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Jeep Gladiator FarOut Final Edition

When Jeep introduced the open-air truck, the Jeep Gladiator, in 2020, everything looked promising. However, the pressure of electrification forced the manufacturer to stop production of this car. So Jeep has prepared a special edition of this model, the Gladiator FarOut Final Edition, for European customers.

Gladiator FarOut Final Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 Multijet diesel engine with 264 hp (194 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It is equipped with the advanced Selec-Trac system with permanent 4×4 drive, which has a transfer case for low gears, third-generation Dana 44 axles and a Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential. It is mounted on black 18-inch wheels.

Jeep has already started the transition to an all-electric brand, so the decision to withdraw the 5.18-meter-long Gladiator pick-up is somehow expected. The Gladiator FarOut Final Edition can be ordered in seven exterior colors: Bright White, Black, High Velocity, Zynith Silver, Sting Grey, Sarge Green and Hydro Blue.

The car is equipped with Mopar tubular side skirts, leather upholstery, heated seats, heated steering wheel, Alpine premium audio system and LED lights.

Source: Jeep

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Mini is giving up the manual gearbox

British car manufacturer Mini has announced that it will no longer sell cars with a manual gearbox. Obviously, the company is sticking to its plan to switch to all-electric cars.

In an interview with Top Gear, the head of the British brand Stefanie Wurst said that in the future Mini will focus even more on electric models, including the motorsport division. As for the thermal engines, Mini did not reveal more information, but it is possible that it will only be offered as a hybrid.

The John Cooper Works 1TO6 Special Edition will be the last Mini with a six-speed manual gearbox. This car, which offers the feeling of driving a go-kart, is based on the old generation Cooper and was produced in only 999 examples.

A few days ago, Mini presented new generations of fully electric Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric. Mini Countryman is powered by a single electric motor with 201 hp (148 kW) and is equipped with a 64.7 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and has a range of 462 km. For those who want more power, the Countryman SE ALL4 is powered by two electric motors with a power of 309 hp (227 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Petrol engines with 168, 215 and 296 hp are also available as an option.

Mini Cooper Electric comes in two versions, E and SE. The Cooper Electric E is powered by a single electric motor with 181 hp (133 kW) and is equipped with a 40.7 kWh battery. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 seconds and has a range of 306 kilometers. The Cooper Electric SE is powered by a single electric motor with 215 hp (158 kW) and is equipped with a 54.2 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds and has a range of 403 kilometers.

Source: Mini, Top Gear

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2024 Mercedes AMG GT Concept E Performance

After the presentation of the CLA concept and the announcement of a smaller version of the G-Class, Mercedes presented another car, but this time it is a powerful sports plug-in hybrid, the Mercedes AMG GT Concept E Performance.

The AMG GT Concept E Performance is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 twin-tube engine combined with an electric motor, with a total power of more than 800 hp (588 kW), which is more than the AMG GT Black Series (720 hp). Specifications have not been released, but it should be noted that the GT63 S four-door coupe E Performance with 831 hp (611 kW) and the S63 E Performance with 791 hp (582 kW) have a similar powertrain. It sits on 21″ wheels wrapped in 295/30 ZR 21 Michelin Pilot Sport S tires.

The car attracted the attention of all visitors, and at first glance one cannot notice a big difference compared to the Mercedes-AMG GT. A combination of black and red adorns the exterior of this racer that comes with an optional rear wing and carbon-ceramic brakes with gold brake calipers. The charging port is located on the rear bumper.

Source: Mercedes

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