The co-founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is one of the richest people in the world. And when you’re rich, you can fulfill, for most people, unattainable desires. In cooperation with the automobile repair shop focused on the customization of vehicles, West Coast Customs, he created a special car for his wife, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan.
Mark said that what Priscilla wanted was a minivan, so he decided to design a vehicle that would meet her needs while maintaining a sporty spirit. Therefore, he chose the Cayenne Turbo GT, showing his love for his wife Priscilla, but also his commitment to creativity and innovation, even outside of Facebook.
Also, he did not forget himself. He chose a GT3 Touring model with a manual gearbox for himself, so that they would have the perfect pair of cars.
At the beginning of October, Peugeot premiered its all-electric crossover SUV, the E-408. It is the electric version of the Peugeot 408 model, with which the French manufacturer has completed its range of EVs.
At first glance, the E-408 is almost identical to the 408 model. Only a few minor elements can be noticed that show that it is still an electric vehicle. There is a new grille with chrome trim, thin matrix LED headlights, LED taillights in three parts that simulate the shape of three claws, and a new inscription that will differentiate this car from the petrol and hybrid. The lower part of the body is protected by a series of protective covers, and it should also be noted that the car is equipped with 19-inch wheels with a graphite finish.
The interior of the all-electric crossover SUV E-408 has a futuristic design and reveals a wide range of technological equipment, such as a fully configurable 3D 10″ digital instrument panel.
The car is developed on the EMP2 platform, and is equipped with a lithium-ion 58.2 kWh battery located in the chassis of the car, between the wheels, in order to avoid losing space in the passenger compartment. This battery provides a range of 453 kilometers according to WLTP, which is more than enough for everyday trips. Thanks to the charging power of up to 120 kW, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just over 30 minutes, and a 10-minute charge enables a range of almost 100 km.
The Peugeot E-408 is powered by an electric motor with 190 hp (140 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque. In Eco mode, drivers can count on more power, 170 hp (125 kW) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque. In Sport mode, the E-408 offers a maximum of 214 hp (157 kW) and 254 lb-ft (345 Nm) of torque.
The order book will be opened in certain markets, and the price will be around 49,000 euros.
The Volvo EX30 is the smallest model in the Swedish manufacturer’s fleet but also the second best-selling electric car in Europe in August, after the Tesla Model Y. Now Volvo has announced that it has produced the 100,000th EX30, which is an extraordinary result.
Since the start of 2024, Volvo has sold 53,966 examples of the EX30, making it the company’s second best-selling car after the Volvo XC60 with 58,254 deliveries. However, given that the monthly sales of the smaller SUV are twice as high, it is possible that with the September results, the EX30 will become Volvo’s best-selling car.
The starting price of the EX30 model in Europe is 36,000 euros. The version with one motor and a standard battery has a range of 440 kilometers. An extended-range battery that costs 4,200 euros more and offers up to 593 kilometers on a single charge.
In April, Volvo announced that it was moving the production of the EX30 model to Europe, specifically to its factory in Ghent, Belgium. The Ghent plant is one of the most profitable for the Swedish-Chinese brand, which currently produces the EX40 and XC40 models. However, there is still enough capacity in Ghent to produce the EX30 with which Volvo will achieve the maximum production volume. Last year, about 230,000 units left the factory in Ghent, of which 60 percent were electric cars.
