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Ford Puma EV

Following the competition that pushed the transition to fully electrified cars by the end of the decade, Ford announced last year that it would also offer only electric cars from 2030. One of them is the new Ford Puma EV, which will go into production next year.

The new Ford Puma, one of the most popular sub-compact crossovers in Europe, will not differ much in design compared to the current generation. Small changes will be made to the front end. This means that the headlights will get new graphics, and the radiator grille, unlike the gasoline model, will probably remain closed due to aerodynamics.

With the all-electric Puma, Ford is trying to attract fans of B-segment crossovers. But unlike the Explorer, the electric Puma should not be based on the MEB, but instead use Ford’s electric car platform. The car is currently on the platform of the “Global B” group, which will probably be upgraded to accommodate new engines.

When it comes to engine power, it is assumed to have 134 hp (99 kW), as its van sibling. Ford currently offers engines with 181 hp (133 kW) and 265 hp (195 kW), but it is unlikely that any of them will be used in the Ford Puma. However, it is most important for Ford to keep up with the competition in terms of autonomy, so it will have to use at least a 55 kW battery. Therefore, a WLTP range of around 400 kilometers must be possible so that the target group does not choose the competition.

Source: Ford

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2025 Pininfarina B95

The Pininfarina B95 is a new expensive car from the luxury electric vehicle manufacturer with roots in the Italian car design firm Pininfarina SpA. It is a limited edition open-air two-seater that will be produced in only 10 copies.

The car uses a powertrain from the model Battista, which means it is powered by four electric motors with a total output of 1,877 hp (1,380 kW) and 1,726 lb-ft (2,340Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push this supercar to 62 mph in just 1.86 seconds, 124 mph in 4.76 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). It is equipped with a 120 kWh battery that charges from 20 to 80 percent in 25 minutes.

The car in the photo is finished in a gray shade of Bronzo Superga with contrasting Gialo Arneis details. It sits on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminum wheels in matte black, behind which are hidden yellow brake calipers.

It’s equipped with carbon elements, and what makes the B95 unique compared to other Speedsters and Barchettes we’ve seen over the years is the fact that the driver and front passenger have unique and electrically adjustable small windshields, which are inspired by old fighter planes and made of transparent polycarbonate with exposed aluminum supports. The driver’s and passenger’s seats can be easily raised and lowered as desired and needed.

The interior of the car is just as spectacular as the exterior. Upon entering the cockpit, the carbon dashboard, designed as a floating wing, immediately attracts attention. The seats are upholstered in Tan Sustainable Luxury Leather, which also covers the dashboard, while the headrests are upholstered in Pied de Poule Houndstooth Luxury Textile material with black and white elements.

The Pininfarina B95 goes into production in 2025, when the company celebrates its 95th anniversary, and the price is also known. Each copy will cost €4.4 million.

Source: Automobili Pininfarina

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Nevera Time Attack is the king of the Nürburgring Nordschleife

The Rimac Nevera is one of the most powerful and fastest cars in the world. This Croatian car manufacturer recently presented a new version of this supercar, the Nevera Time Attack, a racing car built for new records.

The car was unveiled at The Quail Motorsports Gathering and only 12 units will be built. The new fastest time of the Nürburgring Nordschleife (7:05:928), in the category of production electric cars, showed what kind of car it was. The driver was Croatian racer Martin Kodrić, and the car was equipped with Michelin Cup2R tires.

Nevera Time Attack is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 1,914 hp (1,408 kW) and 1,741 lb-ft (2,360 Nm) of torque which is enough to push the car to 62 mph in just 1.81 seconds with the title of EV with the highest verified top speed of 256 (412 km/h). This time the top speed was limited to 219 mph (352 km/h).

“We had challenging weather conditions during our practice sessions this week and have chosen what seems like one of the hottest days on the track this summer to set a lap time. However, a 7:05:298 lap time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife is commendable. The fact that the Nevera can achieve this kind of speed on the track, when it’s been developed to be a comfortable hyper GT for the road, is what makes it so special. It’s such a well-rounded piece of engineering and design; gentle and usable in the city, thrilling to drive on twisting B-roads, comfortable over long distances and devastatingly fast on a race track,” said Kodrić.

“In many ways the Nevera has reinvented the world of the hypercar, bringing new technologies, new abilities and new levels of performance. But the simplest way we can demonstrate its capabilities is to go out and break records. And that’s exactly what we’ve done in 2023 time and again. The Nevera Time Attack is a Limited Edition that celebrates the achievements of the past year, wearing a bespoke livery inspired by the car that set each of them. Built in a series of 12, each has already been spoken for by our customers eager to capture their very own part of performance car history. And it’s only August, too, so there’s plenty of time for more records to be broken…” said Mate Rimac.

This record is only one of over 20 that Nevera broke this year. At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Nevera set a new record on the 1.86 kilometer track with a time of 49.32 seconds.

Source: Rimac Automobili

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