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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 S 4Matic+

At the beginning of the year, Mercedes-Benz presented a new generation of the GLA model, and just half a year later, a refreshed edition of this model, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 S 4Matic+, arrived on the market.

The GLA 45 S 4Matic+ has a new grille with a different radiator grille, redesigned intakes, new LED headlights that now have new light signatures (Multibeam LED headlights are an option), an AMG logo is placed on the hood, wide wheel arches in body color, new rear LED lights, red brake calipers, and 19-inch wheels.

Inside, there is a new AMG Performance steering wheel, a redesigned MBUX infotainment system with AMG screen design, which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems. Customers can order the interior with a combination of Artico faux leather in Sage Grey/Black and Microcut microfiber available in Bahia Brown. Mercedes-AMG now also offers the option of Red Pepper red/black leather seat covers.

Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 416 hp (306 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. That’s quite enough power to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

When it comes to price, Mercedes-Benz has not announced how much the new GLA 45 S 4Matic+ will cost.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 S 4Matic+
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Hennessey Camaro ZL1 Exorcist Final Edition with 1,000 HP

American hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, Hennessey Performance, has unveiled its latest work, the Hennessey Camaro ZL1 Exorcist Final Edition, based on the Chevrolet Camaro.

The Chevrolet Camaro is retiring next year, and Hennessey is saying goodbye to this car in a great way, producing 57 examples of the super powerful car. The ZL1 Exorcist Final Edition is powered by a 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine with 1,000 hp (735 kW) and 996 lb-ft (1,350 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in just over 2 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). As a reminder, the standard Camaro is powered by the same engine with 650 hp (478 kW) and 650 lb-ft (881 Nm) of torque.

Hennessey does not focus on design, but on the engine. So, the power is increased thanks to a bigger compressor, better air intake and an improved fuel system with a new pump and nozzles. The engine also features ported cylinder heads and new camshafts, and upgraded components include valves, springs, lifters, pushrods, high-flow catalytic converters and more.

Hennessey plans to produce only 57 examples of this super powerful car.

Source: Hennessey

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Hennessey Camaro ZL1 Exorcist Final Edition with 1,000 HP
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VW Up! will no longer be produced

At the 2011 International Motor Show Germany Volkswagen presented the city car VW Up!, and two years later the electric version, VW E-Up!, arrived on the market. It was offered as a 3-door and 5-door hatchback, and 12 years later, VW announced that the small city car had come to an end.

The car was produced in the plants in Bratislava (Slovakia), where they are already ready for the production of the new Passat station wagon. Only already produced versions remain in the offer for potential customers.

After the cessation of production of the Citigo (Skoda) and Mii (Seat) models, Volkswagen was left without a car in the A segment. However, the company has already announced that by the end of the decade it will offer a similar electric model, the ID.1, which will be a cheaper alternative to the previously announced ID.2 model.

Currently in the Volkswagen offer, the Polo is the smallest but also the most affordable model in the offer for European markets. There’s also the Up GTI, premiered in 2016, powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder TSI petrol engine with 113 hp (85 kW), which is enough to push the small city car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8 .8 seconds with a top speed of 196 km/h (122 mph).

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VW Up! will no longer be produced