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2025 Nissan Qashqai

In 2020, the third generation Nissan Qashqai arrived on the market, and now, after almost 400,000 units sold in the European market, it’s time for a redesigned edition of this crossover.

At first glance, the refreshed edition will have a new front fascia inspired by the metallic armor of Japanese knights. New headlights with separate five-piece daytime running lights and new taillight graphics, a modified bumper that gives the car a sporty look, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels are now standard, and buyers can choose from three new body colors: Pearl White, Pearl Black and Deep Ocean which changes depending on the lighting. New 20-inch alloy wheels, door sills and body-colored wheel arches are part of the N-Design package.

Inside, the dashboard, door inserts, door armrests, center console cover and knee rests of the higher versions are covered in Alcantara, giving the car extra luxury. Better equipped versions come with leather upholstery and ambient lighting in several shades. There is also a renewed Around View Monitor with footage from four external cameras that provide a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle and enable easier parking, a 3D function that provides a wider view of the vehicle from all sides, and the Parking Sport Location Memory function.

When it comes to the powertrain, buyers can choose between two 1.3-liter engines with mild hybrid technology, with 140 hp (104 kW) and 160 hp (119 kW). There’s also a 1.5-liter E-Power hybrid with 190 hp (142 kW), in which the internal combustion engine is only used to charge the battery and never drives the wheels directly.

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2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary

In 1964, Ford began production of a series of automobiles with the longest-produced car nameplate, the Ford Mustang. Six decades have passed since then, and on this occasion the American manufacturer will produce 1,965 copies of the special edition Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary.

Under the bonnet will be the familiar 5.0-L naturally aspirated V8 engine with 486 hp (362 kW) at 7,250 rpm and 418 lb-ft (567 Nm) of torque at 4,900 rpm. Power is sent to the rear axle via a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission.

This model will be available to customers who opt for the Mustang GT version and will be able to choose between two body styles (Cabrio and Coupe) and three body colors that are matched to the colors in the richly equipped and leather-covered cabin with an unavoidable plaque that is a reminder of the special and numerically limited edition that will be on sale at the end of the year.

What sets this special edition apart from the standard version are lower side appliqués, honeycomb grille elements, and 20-inch wheels with red center caps that are modeled after those of the 1965 Mustang. The housings of the front lights are darkened, while the color of the rear-view mirror housings should be associated with chrome.

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2015 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is up for auction

At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show Bugatti revealed the targa top version of the Veyron Super Sport, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse. It is a limited edition that was produced until 2015 and only 92 cars left the factory. One of them, the 2015 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is up for auction.

This rare car is powered by a quad-turbo W-16 engine with 1,200 hp (882 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 1,100 lbâ‹…ft (1,500 Nâ‹…m) at 3,000–5,000 rpm. That’s enough power to propel the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.6 seconds with a top speed of 254 mph (410 km/h), making it the fastest roadster in the world at the time. To ensure that the car can handle the massive power, Bugatti’s engineers strengthened the chassis.

The car is finished in light blue with contrasting blue carbon fiber trim, and in order to make it stand out from other examples, the owner decorated it with details inspired by the movies “Transformers”. The same theme continues in the interior of the car with matching two-tone blue and black leather with Bugatti’s Sport Comfort seats and blue contrasting stitching throughout. A Transformers logo is inlaid between the seats.

This Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has been well maintained and is in mint condition with 5,163 km on the odometer. In August 2022, the car was sent to Bugatti Munich for an annual service. It should also be noted that the current owner elected to enroll his car in Bugatti’s Passport Tranquillité program in December 2022 for a two-year duration, ending in December 2024. This is a pre-paid comprehensive service program that includes the appropriate annual services for the car . This program remains tied to the car rather than the owner, and the next service will be free of charge if undertaken prior to August 31, 2024.

The auction will take place from 1-3 May 2024 and the car is currently located in Madrid.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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