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Volkswagen ID 6

In 2023, Volkswagen plans to launch the fifth ID electric car, a production version of the ID Vizzion concept. Volkswagen is developing a new model under the name Aero-B, which will be called the ID 6.

This model will be a rival to the BMW i4 and Mercedes EQE, and will be offered in both saloon and estate forms. It will be similar in dimensions to today’s Passat, but in the interior it will offer more space that can be compared to the one in the “retired” Phaeton.

ID 6 will be based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, which has been specially developed for electric cars. This model will arrive after the ID 3 hatchback, the recently introduced ID 4 SUV and the ID 5 coupe-SUV to be introduced next year. Also, in 2022, a production version of the MPV ID Buzz concept is expected.

From 2023, production of the ID 6 model will take place at the Volkswagen plant in Emden, Germany. The current home of the Passat and Arteon is undergoing a process of major improvements. By 2023, it will have a production capacity of up to 300,000 electric cars a year.

The first ID models from the production line in Emden will be ID 4 and ID 5 in 2022. Temporary production is at the Zwickau plant. ID 6 will be produced in China from 2024 in collaboration with Volkswagen and its partners SAIC and FAW.

The ID 6 will be offered with one motor for rear-wheel drive or two motors for four-wheel drive. The second version will have a GTX performance model that will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.6 seconds. The single-engine version will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 8.5 seconds.

Like other ID models, the ID 6 will be sold with a variety of batteries. The best model will have an 84 kWh battery that will give it a range of 431 miles on a single charge. This range will be the result of an improved lithium-ion battery, reduced rolling resistance and improved aerodynamics.

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Ti

Stelvio Veloce Ti joined the rest of the offer for the first time and found a place between the standard Stelvio models and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio model.

Inside, there are visual changes that include aluminum paddle shifters, sports seats upholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara, a black headliner and rear carbon fibre trim for the dashboard and centre console. Slightly different are the window frames, which are also tinted, and there are special markings on the body.

The Stelvio Veloce Ti is distinguished by its 21-inch black alloy wheels with a typical Alfa design, which will be available in other equipment packages a later date.

The firm has also added a host of connected services, including an on-board WiFi hotspot, an SOS call function and an updated navigation system which provides real-time traffic information and speed camera alerts. There’s also a new, dedicated smartphone app, which can remotely lock and unlock the Stelvio’s doors, set speed limiters and flash the car’s headlamps. The system also works in conjunction with Amazon Alexa and Google Home assistants.

The Stelvio Veloce Ti is turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which develops 276 hp and 400Nm of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox. The engine has a carbon drive shaft, and its power is transmitted to all four wheels via the Alfa Q4 AWD system.

Alfa Romeo will announce more improvements for Stelvio and Giulia in January 2021, and there are not many details yet. The SUV and sedan will receive engines that complies with Euro 6d regulations, as well as a complete package of Alfa Connect Services services standard or optional across the range.

As a reminder, the Stelvio QV is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that delivers 505 hp and can now be upgraded with several Mopar components.

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Jaguar F-Type Heritage 60 Edition

On the 60th anniversary of the E-Type sports car, Jaguar has prepared a special version of this model called the F-Type Heritage 60 Edition.

The exterior is adorned with glossy black and chrome details “inspired by heritage”, 20-inch black alloy wheels and black brake calipers.

The interior has also been changed, upholstered in Caraway and Ebony Windsor leather in two tones. There are E-Type 60th logos on the headrests. There’s also an aluminium console finisher inspired by the E-Type’s rear -view mirror casing. There are also special carpet mats, commissioning plaque and commemorative badging.

Each car of the special model will be made at Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant, and the finishing is left to XV Bespoke personalization experts doing their job in Warwickshire, and coupes and convertible versions will be on offer.

The F-Type Heritage 60 Edition is based on the F-Type R model which is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 supercharged engine. This engine develops 567 hp and power is transmitted to all four wheels. The Type R accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, with top speed electronically limited to 186 mph. A prominent change to the exterior is the Sherwood green color used in the original color palette of the first E-Type model. This color has not been on offer since the 1960s.

Only 60 examples will be offered for sale globally, excluding China. Speaking of price, the 2021 F-type R ranges from $ 104,350 for the coupe and $ 107,050 for the convertible.

Jaguar’s Classic operation will build six matched pairs of restored 3.8-litre E-Types. They’re based on the original prototype cars – with nameplates 77RW and 9600HP.