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Nio technology in future McLaren cars

It has been reported that future McLaren electric cars will use Chinese technology, and the reason for this is the merger of the British brand and the company Forseven. In this way, CYVN Holdings, which owns McLaren and 20 percent of the Chinese brand Nio, is bringing China closer to Europe.

The merger with Forseven will give McLaren access to advanced technologies thanks to the recent agreement between Forseven and the Nio brand. It could also be a turning point for the Woking-based brand, combining British know-how with Chinese technologies for electric mobility in a unique blend.

Although McLaren CEO Michael Leiters has always expressed caution about the possibility of the brand’s supercars being fully electric, the new partnership opens the way for possible evolutions, including high-performance hybrids and possibly pure electric cars, precisely by using the knowledge that Nio has acquired over time.

What does McLaren gain from this merger? Well, one of the key aspects of the merger is the expansion of the range. Like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche have done before, McLaren could also introduce a luxury SUV and a sports sedan. This would expand the brand’s offering to existing and new customers without undermining what the brand has built over decades.

Source: McLaren

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Mexican police will use Tesla Cybertrucks during the World Cup

Although Tesla Cybertrucks are not achieving the expected results in the market, the authorities in the Mexican state of Jalisco have decided to renew their police vehicle fleet with several examples of this car.

In 2026, the United States, Canada and Mexico will host the World Cup, and preparations have already begun to secure the large number of fans who will arrive in these countries next summer. Therefore, the police in Talisca will receive 678 new patrol vehicles that will be deployed in tourist areas to increase the safety of tourists.

One Cybertruck has already been seen on the streets of the city, as well as two Ford F-Series pickup trucks. Mayor Pablo Lemus Navarro is determined to ensure that security during the World Cup is at the highest level, but the cost has still upset a number of local residents. The Cybertruck is covered in matte black foil with a police livery. It is equipped with police lights built into the front and rear bumpers, as well as sills. There are no photos of the interior yet, but it is likely that it has been modified and equipped with additional police equipment.

At the beginning of the year, Las Vegas also announced that their police received 10 Tesla Cybertruck cars and some of them will be used by SWAT units. It could be an opportunity for the American company to show something positive at a time when their sales are in free fall.

Source: Retures

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Next-generation Mazda MX-5 could be EV

10 years ago, Mazda launched the fourth generation of the MX-5, and now the Japanese company is working on the development of the next generation, which could be a step into the future. According to Auto Express, Mazda is currently considering offering an all-electric version in addition to the version powered by the new combustion engine.

Auto Express claims that the secret patents reveal an electric-powered MX-5. They envisage a battery located in the transmission tunnel, which is the opposite of the construction of the standard architecture that electric vehicles have. This is not new, as the Lamborghini Revuelto uses the same architecture with a 3.8 kWh battery also located in the transmission tunnel. The car will also have two batteries located behind both seats, similar to the new all-electric Porsche Cayman. There is no information about the battery, but some rumors say that Mazda could opt for a 35.5 kWh battery.

What can also be learned from the aforementioned documents is that the moment of inertia of the steering can be further reduced, because the battery is installed in the tunnel, which allows the center of gravity of the vehicle to be close to the middle. This is a familiar philosophy of the company that has contributed to the MX-5 being more agile and manageable.

Also, the documents show a single electric motor located behind the seats, so it is expected that the MX-5 will retain rear-wheel drive. The new Skyactiv-Z engine is expected to power the next generation of the MX-5 after the current generation is retired, meaning we could expect two different Mazda MX-5 models by 2027.

Source: Auto Express