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2025 Aston Martin Vantage premiere

The British manufacturer presented the new generation of the Aston Martin Vantage, which will no longer be powered by a V12 engine. The British company says this is the fastest and most driver-focused Vantage in the model’s 74-year history.

The new generation comes with many improvements compared to the previous model. The front cross member of the body has been redesigned and positioned differently with greater lateral strength between the rear suspension struts, adaptive dampers have been installed which the company says provide “an inherently sporty feel while leaving room for the introduction of progressive ‘tighter’ body control, and are paired with improved electronic There is also a larger front fascia, Matrix LED lights similar to those on the DB1 model, a wider rear bumper, larger tailpipes and a wide range of body colors.

Inside, the new dashboard contains a new infotainment system with a 10.25-inch screen, plenty of buttons and switches, a 390W sound system with 15 speakers, and a 1,170W Bowers & Wilkins sound system is available for an extra charge.

The Aston Martin Vantage also comes with an advanced vehicle dynamics control system, as well as an electronic rear differential and an improved ESP system. Under the hood is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 665 hp (496 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. It reaches 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). It sits on a set of 21-inch forged wheels wrapped in 275/35 front and 325/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires.

The car should go into production by the end of March, and the first deliveries are expected by the summer.

Source: Aston Martin

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The new Toyota GR86 could hit the market soon

After the recent announcement that it was withdrawing the GR86 model from the European market, information appeared that Toyota is preparing the third generation of this model, which could arrive on the market in 2025.

What most people are interested in is the powertrain that could power the new generation Toyota GR86. According to some rumors, Toyota could opt for two hybrid options: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine or a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. The second option has a slightly better chance.

New rumors suggest that the engine could be similar to the 1.6-liter G16E-GTS three-cylinder engine that powers the Toyota GR Yaris and Toyota GR Corolla, but with more power (about 300 hp and 276 pound-feet of torque) and a hybrid system. This could mean that the choice of a 6-speed automatic or manual gearbox could be retained to send power to the rear wheels.

It is also rumored that the car could be built on a modified platform used by the Lexus IS. That would mean a length of 4400mm, a width of 1800mm, a height of 1300mm and a wheelbase of 2600mm.

Source: Bestcarweb

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Demand for EVs in Germany dropped by 54.9 percent

At the end of last year, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) predicted that the demand for EVs in Germany will fall in 2024, despite constant growth in the world market. This already happened in January, when demand dropped by 54.9 percent compared to the same period in 2023. One of the reasons is the abolition of the subsidy.

The German government’s sudden decision to temporarily suspend subsidies for the purchase of new EVs has forced manufacturers to reduce vehicle prices in order to remain competitive with other manufacturers. As a reminder, BYD lowered prices by 15 percent, while Dacia reduced the price of the Spring model by 10,000 euros.

Buyers turned to proven options, gasoline and diesel cars, which had a decline in sales last year. However, the current situation with EVs has resulted in demand for cars with internal combustion engines. In January, 9.1 percent more gasoline cars were sold compared to the same period in 2023, while demand for diesels increased by 9.5 percent.

Another major reason for the decline in demand for EVs is the current state of the German economy, which has recently been in crisis, as well as geopolitical tensions in the region. Inflation, high prices and poor infrastructure of charging stations also affect demand. Even the leading car rental companies are looking for alternatives for their fleets due to the high cost of maintaining electric vehicles.

The VDA expects the German car market to drop by 1 percent to 2.82 million in 2024. At the same time, the global market is forecast to grow by 2 percent to 77.4 million cars. “Problems in the supply chain have largely been resolved, but the business environment for German carmakers remains challenging,” said VDA chief economist Manuel Kallweit.

Source: Reuters

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