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Explanation from Tesla Lars Moravi, Tesla's vice president of automotive manufacturing, confirmed to TopGear that the Cybertruck will never make it to Europe. “First of all, the pickup truck market in America is huge, but here it’s different. Secondly, European regulations require rounding of protruding parts by 3.2 millimeters. Unfortunately, it is impossible to make a 3.2 millimeter rounding on a stainless steel plate with a thickness of 1.4 millimeters,” he told Top Gear. Here's why the Tesla Cybertruck won't come to Europe Insideevs also gives other reasons. If the Cybertruck were released, the driver would have to have a category C license, which is intended for vehicles with a gross weight of more than 3.5 tons. [caption id="attachment_85752" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla Cybertruck[/caption] Another factor that makes the Cybertruck an American exclusive is the limited appeal of large pickups in Europe over the years.

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Below the $70,000 threshold Rivian CFO Claire McDonough announced that the Rivian R1S and R1T will have a new battery next year. Rivian plans to release a new battery for R1 vehicles in addition to the new standard battery that will also arrive next year. “Introducing the new battery pack for the R1 vehicles.  [It] saves thousands of dollars by reducing additional weight,” McDonough said. “This is another example of some of the new technologies that will emerge over the next year that will be key to the operational and cost efficiencies that will be enabled by these deployments.” [caption id="attachment_85743" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Rivian cars[/caption] A cheaper and lighter battery will reduce prices for Rivian cars as early as 2024 The new battery will not only be much cheaper to manufacture, but also lighter and easier to assemble than any of Rivian's current battery packs. The new, simplified battery pack could allow Rivian to lower the starting price of its R1 cars below the $70,000 threshold. Claire McDonough also reported that Rivian's assembly lines will shut down for several weeks in the second quarter of 2024 to prepare for the introduction of new R1 batteries and configurations. Interestingly, she mentioned that Rivian will introduce "three battery packs, two different drive units, and a completely new network architecture."

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Sales will begin next year Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz combined the C-Class coupe and E-Class into the new CLE. On Tuesday, the company unveiled a more powerful version called the Mercedes-AMG CLE53, which will go on sale in the United States in 2024. [caption id="attachment_85689" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-AMG CLE53[/caption] Under the hood of the new coupe is the AMG-developed 3-liter M256M inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine. It produces 443 hp. and 559 Nm of torque, which can increase torque to 600 Nm in a 12-second interval thanks to the Overboost function. Mercedes estimates the CLE53 can accelerate to 96 km/h from a standstill in 4 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The engine is equipped with optimized combustion chambers, redesigned intake and exhaust ports, new piston rings and improved injection. A larger exhaust turbocharger increases boost pressure to 22 psi, working in conjunction with a new electric auxiliary compressor. It also features a second-generation integrated starter-generator, a vital component of the vehicle's 48-volt mild hybrid system. Mercedes-AMG CLE53 2024 presented [caption id="attachment_85690" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-AMG CLE53[/caption] The CLE53 sends power through an AMG SpeedShift TCT 9G transmission, which transfers it to the standard AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. Stopping power comes from 14.6-inch front brakes with four-piston calipers and 14.2-inch rear brakes with single-piston floating clamps. The optional AMG Performance Studio package gives the coupe a more pronounced rear spoiler on the trunk and a rear diffuser between the tailpipes. Two AMG Night packages and two AMG Carbon Fiber packages will also be available. [caption id="attachment_85691" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-AMG CLE53[/caption] Inside, there is a 12.3-inch free-standing display in front of the driver, and an 11.9-inch center screen. The AMG Performance package includes seats with improved support.

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The price has not yet been announced The Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan was spotted testing at the Zhejiang International Circuit in Shaoxing. The car is covered in red, white and black camouflage, and its active rear spoiler is raised. Xiaomi will hold a conference in December where the SU7 will be officially unveiled and pre-orders will begin. The date of the conference has not yet been announced, but Chinese media noted that December 27 will mark the 1000th day since Xiaomi announced plans to release the car. Last month it was revealed that Xiaomi would use state-owned BAIC as a contract manufacturer. This is a fairly common occurrence for EV startups in China. For example, Xpeng cars were originally produced by Haima, while JAC produced Nio cars. The first Xiaomi car was filmed on the track. Pre-orders will begin this month [caption id="attachment_85684" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi car[/caption] In December, local media reported that Xiaomi SU7 had entered the fifth stage of production line inspection (PT5) at BAIC's Beijing Yizhuang plant. The plant plans to produce 300 test vehicles in December and prepare for mass production in early 2024. In addition, Xiaomi is preparing to release three new models in 2024. First the SU7, codenamed Modena, followed by the Le Mans all-electric vehicle (BEV) and the Kunlun plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

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In Lada Vesta NG 2022 it sounds louder The Lada.Online website posted a review from another owner of the new Lada Vesta NG, who claims that AvtoVAZ is already saving on the horn. [caption id="attachment_85657" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada Vesta NG[/caption] The Lada Vesta NG horn has become quieter. Comparison published For comparison, he posted two videos. The first demonstrates the sound of the Lada Vesta NG 2022, and the second demonstrates the Lada Vesta NG 2023. The spare parts catalog indicates that the Lada Vesta NG uses a new high- and low-tone audible warning device. There is a version that the plant installed a horn from the old Vesta from leftovers on the first Vesta NG, and then began installing a new one.

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The plant plans to deliver more than 40,000 cars in December AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov said on the sidelines of the People Forum that in December the plant expects to supply dealers with at least 40 thousand Lada cars. According to the top manager, in this way they will be able to approach the annual sales level of the pre-crisis 2019. I have no doubt that sales in December will be more than 40 thousand cars. That is, 40 thousand cars will go from the AvtoVAZ site to dealers. This means that, due to the factoring mechanism, AvtoVAZ will already count these cars as sold and will receive money to pay off suppliers and put these funds into an asset along the entire chain. [caption id="attachment_85648" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ plans to get closer to the sales result of 2019 based on the results of 2023 He recalled the difference between the terms “implementation” and “sale”. In the first case, we are talking about the shipment of cars from the AvtoVAZ site. And the dealers themselves are directly involved in sales. Yes - we set a goal to sell more than 40 thousand. But even if this figure is not achieved due to cooling of demand, the speed of operation of AvtoVAZ conveyors will not change. And we will produce everything that we have planned according to our plan. And if we produced it, believe me, we will sell it. In November, AvtoVAZ sold 36,054 Lada passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia. Compared to November last year, sales increased by 65.9%, while November sales were lower than October sales (40,912 cars).

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2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Fusion and 2016 Lincoln MKZ Ford is recalling 45,173 vehicles due to doors that may swing open while driving. The list includes the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Fusion and 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The problem is that the spring part can crack and eventually fail. If a part breaks, the door may open unexpectedly while driving. As a warning, owners will see a “door ajar” light. [caption id="attachment_85602" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Ford[/caption] The doors open as they move. Ford recalls tens of thousands of vehicles Ford became aware of this problem on August 16, 2023. The automaker, together with the supplier, investigated the situation and determined the number of potentially faulty parts. As of October 18, 2023, there have been dozens of complaints from vehicle owners about faulty door locks or unexpected door openings. There have been no reports of injuries as a result of this problem. Ford estimates that about one percent of its 45,173 vehicles are affected by this problem. To solve this problem, dealers check the manufacturing dates of door locks. The new parts use a modified spring that is stronger than the original components.

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It turns out that Vesta NG has problems not only with the digital “tidy” of the top version New owners of the Lada Vesta NG have identified new problems with the car - in addition to a bunch of those that are already known. Thus, the owner of a Vesta NG Enjoy purchased a month ago complained about... stuck mileage! It is important to note that this configuration comes with a regular dashboard, not a digital one, the operation of which has a lot of complaints . [caption id="attachment_85591" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada Vesta NG[/caption] “ It’s basically dead at 3,375 km ,” the owner complained. He also talked about freezing turn signals: “ One fine frosty morning, well-rested, I approach the car, warm it up, start driving, turn on the left turn signal and see that it doesn’t turn on, turn on the right one - also nothing. After 30 minutes, turning on both the left and right turn signals, I saw that they had finally come off and started working as normal .” The owners spoke about new problems of the Lada Vesta NG Another owner of a Lada Vesta NG also has a problem with turn signals, and the car’s mileage is only 1,800 km: “ The left turn signal does not work (they are replacing the steering column switches with new ones) ,” a person who was not very happy with the car briefly described the essence. The wipers also do not work on this car. “ The wipers don’t work... replacing them with new ones helps ,” the owner wrote. This is not a complete list of problems. Meanwhile, more than a dozen Vesta NG owners have encountered freezing windshield wipers. Here is how the Lada.online resource describes the problem: “ After starting the engine, if you switch the wipers to the first position in the first mode, they freeze (they stop in a raised position). This doesn’t happen anymore until you turn off the engine .” [caption id="attachment_85592" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada Vesta NG[/caption] An algorithm for solving a problem has already appeared , which, however, in principle should not exist.

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The manufacturer's lineup includes several electric vehicles A few days ago, BMW filed a trademark application for iM3. The head of the BMW M division, Frank van Meel, quickly commented on the information. In an interview with Top Gear, Van Meel said the company would never use the letters i and M side by side in the same car. “No, it will be “mission impossible”! In fact, we would never use the letter i with an M, even if it were an electric car.” [caption id="attachment_85568" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BMW iM3[/caption] Why the BMW iM3 will never see the light of day, said the head of BMW M But that doesn't mean the company won't release a high-performance electric car in the M line: "If we ever do something like that, it will always be called an 'M' without an 'i.' Because it's just technology, and M is not technology. We are talking about promises, about motorsport, about emotions. It's not the transmission." BMW already has four electric vehicles under the M brand - the iX M60, i4 M50, i5 M60 and i7 M70 - and in 2022 the company debuted a four-motor prototype that resembled the 3 Series. Thus, the BMW Neue Klasse electric platform will definitely lead to a high-performance electric car, it just won't be called the iM3.

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The manufacturer's lineup includes several electric vehicles A few days ago, BMW filed a trademark application for iM3. The head of the BMW M division, Frank van Meel, quickly commented on the information. In an interview with Top Gear, Van Meel said the company would never use the letters i and M side by side in the same car. “No, it will be “mission impossible”! In fact, we would never use the letter i with an M, even if it were an electric car.” [caption id="attachment_85568" align="aligncenter" width="780"] BMW iM3[/caption] Why the BMW iM3 will never see the light of day, said the head of BMW M But that doesn't mean the company won't release a high-performance electric car in the M line: "If we ever do something like that, it will always be called an 'M' without an 'i.' Because it's just technology, and M is not technology. We are talking about promises, about motorsport, about emotions. It's not the transmission." BMW already has four electric vehicles under the M brand - the iX M60, i4 M50, i5 M60 and i7 M70 - and in 2022 the company debuted a four-motor prototype that resembled the 3 Series. Thus, the BMW Neue Klasse electric platform will definitely lead to a high-performance electric car, it just won't be called the iM3.

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Now from $45,890 Pricing for the 2024 Honda Civic Type R has been announced, with buyers paying $1,900 more for the new model year and receiving no additional benefits over last year's model. [caption id="attachment_85565" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Honda Civic Type R 2024[/caption] Annual price increases are not unusual in the world of new cars, although they are usually accompanied by changes such as new features or improved standard equipment. Sometimes the increase is the result of an automaker moving away from entry-level trim levels, but in this case it's different. A Honda spokesperson explained to Motor1 that the higher price for the Civic Type R is due to "higher costs associated with production and logistics and will take effect from the 2024 model year." Honda Civic Type R 2024 has risen in price by almost $2,000, The starting MSRP is now $44,795. Last year, the Type R started at $42,895. The mandatory $1,095 destination charge remains unchanged. This brings the starting price to $45,890 for the 2024 model. For this money, buyers get a 315-horsepower Civic in Rallye Red or Crystal Black Pearl. The standard price also includes 19-inch Matte Black wheels, a two-tone red and black interior, a suite of Honda Sensing driver assistance systems, a Bose stereo and other features. [caption id="attachment_85566" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Honda Civic Type R 2024[/caption] It's worth noting that the price of the 2024 Honda Civic SI has increased by only $300.

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Premium manufacturers also have problems The fact that a premium car has an engine from a well-known brand does not mean that there can be no problems with the power plant. This was demonstrated on the YouTube channel I Do Cars, which disassembled the Mercedes-Benz M278 4.7-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine from the ML550 and found serious problems with the cylinders. [caption id="attachment_85554" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes V8 engine[/caption] When turning on the engine, strange clanging sounds were heard that should not have been there. Additionally, some of the spark plugs had a lot of deposits on them. There was a lot of carbon deposits on the intake valves, even more than is typically found in powerplants with direct injection fuel systems. Additionally, one of the timing chain tensioners was loose. Disassembly of the Mercedes V8 engine from the ML550 showed deep marks on the cylinder walls. During disassembly, it became clear that the filter was full of small pieces of metal. Several cylinders have deep scratches. Eric from I Do Cars stated that these scratches are deep enough to not only feel with your fingernail, but also feel with your finger. As you would expect, the piston skirts were also very worn. Mercedes used the M278 engine in various models, including some E, S, CL, CLS, ML and GL series cars. According to Eric, problems with the engine bores are also present in the AMG version of the engine, which is internally designated M157. The M276 V6 engine is also not immune to this problem. https://youtu.be/ubMyWT49IWs People on various Mercedes-Benz forums have also reported this problem, but the exact cause is difficult to determine. Some say it takes too long between recommended oil changes. Others claim that the problem is in the piston rings.

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Sales are constantly growing Hyundai Motor America reported sales of 70,079 vehicles in the U.S. in November (up 10.7% year-over-year), marking its 16th consecutive month of growth. The brand has sold 726,031 vehicles this year, up more than 11% from a year ago. Last month, sales of Hyundai's all-electric vehicles, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, were 2,372 and 1,386 units respectively, for a total of 3,758 units. This is 216% more than last year. The share of electric vehicles in Hyundai's total sales increased to 5.4%, up from 1.9% a year ago. [caption id="attachment_85550" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai Ioniq[/caption] Hyundai Ioniq sales more than triple in US While other automakers are struggling with production and demand, leading many to question the near future of electric vehicles, Hyundai Motor Group's sales are rising, as are Kia's. In addition, the company is moving forward with big plans for battery and electric vehicles, more electric models and updated technologies. More than 41,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5/Ioniq 6 have been sold in the US this year (up 96% from last year, even though the Ioniq 6 wasn't available a year ago). Kia previously reported record sales and began delivering the Kia EV9 in the United States.

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Indicators are growing rapidly Kia America reported 58,338 U.S. vehicle sales in November, up 2.9% from a year ago and more than any other November. The company has sold 722,176 vehicles this year (up 14% on last year), setting a new annual record, with one month left in 2023. Eric Watson, vice president of sales for Kia America, noted that Kia sales are currently growing: “Demand for Kia vehicles continues to be at an all-time high, and the fact that we broke our previous annual sales record in less than 11 months. demonstrates the strength of the Kia brand. New customers are buying Kia like never before, and our retailers are selling more vehicles than ever.” The company reports record sales and begins deliveries of the Kia EV9 in the United States [caption id="attachment_85532" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia EV9[/caption] Even more interesting things are happening in the all-electric segment: Kia has begun delivering the all-new three-row Kia EV9 SUV to customers. Kia noted that the EV9 reservation program has received deposits from customers in each of the 50 US states. Meanwhile, Kia EV6 sales more than doubled from last year, reaching 1,290 units (up 101%), representing about 2.2% of the brand's total. Kia says total sales of all-electric vehicles are up 120% compared to last year. In the case of the Kia Niro EV, sales for October almost reached 10,000 units (up 37% year-on-year). In the 12 months of 2022, Kia sold 20,498 EV6s and a further 8,209 Niro EVs in the US - a total of more than 28,700 units.

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Why electric cars are not the best choice for taxi drivers Tesla cars, and electric vehicles in general, may not be the best choice for drivers of Uber or other ride-hailing services who make a living doing it, according to a story published on the YouTube channel Out of Spec Guide. The owner of the new Tesla Model Y said that the car was purchased in April 2021. A year later, he drove about 64 thousand km, after which the electric car began to show less and less remaining range when the battery was fully charged. [caption id="attachment_85500" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla Model Y[/caption] Initially, the range on a full charge was 525 km, but after a week the estimated range was just over 418 km. Tesla eventually issued an error BMS_a066 - “Maximum battery level and range may be reduced.” A week later the car stopped charging. The owner made an appointment at a Tesla service center, where he was informed that the high-voltage battery needed to be replaced and all this would be done under warranty, since the electric car was only one year old. This Tesla Model Y is already running on its third battery after only 100,000 km. As the owner later found out, he did not receive a new battery. If the battery is replaced under warranty, Tesla will provide a remanufactured battery that uses used cells instead of new ones. After just 30,000 km, the car again displayed the same error, indicating that the replacement battery had also failed. The second time, the owner went to another Tesla service center, where he had the battery replaced within a week. https://youtu.be/o3E2bIbek-M Today he has about 170,000 km on the odometer, that is, he has driven more on the second replacement battery, but the battery warranty expires at 190,000 km, which means that next time he may have to shell out more than $10,000 for replacement out of your own pocket.