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BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition is up for sale

In 2022, the Schubert Motorsport team won the championship title, and in their honor BMW produced a special edition of the M4 DTM model, the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition. It is a limited edition car and one example is for sale.

This M4 DTM Champion Edition is powered by a 3.0-L twin-turbo inline-six with 503 hp (375 kW), mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels.

The bodywork is painted red, while the right front part and the left rear part are yellow, just like the car of the South African driver Shelden van der Linde, who was the 2022 DTM driver’s champion. There are white details with the number 31 on the front fenders, and black decals adorn the hood. The sills are painted black, the rear lip spoiler is a combination of yellow and black, while additional black details adorn the rear bumper.

Inside, the black sports seats are decorated with red details and the inscription “#31 SVL DTM Champion Edition” on the hearrest. There are plaques with the Schubert Motorsport logo and Van der Linde’s signature on the door sills, while a small plaque located on the center console contains the words “Hockenheim 1/9” and the silhouette of the track.

The car is located in Germany and the asking price is €169,900.

Source: Schubert Motors

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Chinese manufacturer Aiways is moving to Europe

China has been the leader in the production of electric cars for years, and now it has become an overcrowded market with a large number of manufacturers who are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. One of them is Aiways, which in the battle of giants like BYD, Tesla or VW, decided to leave the domestic market.

Aiways Automobiles was founded in 2017, and from the very beginning, the goal was to develop a range of SUVs with electric drive. Now the company has announced that it has no plans to stay in the Chinese market due to the intense price pressure and competition that exists in this market, and that the center of global sales operations is moving to Europe (Germany).

After financial problems that forced the company to suspend car production at the Shangrao plant, Aiways still managed to find a way out and continue operations. They are currently working on a new crossover that, according to the company’s plans, should attract a larger number of customers with a low price and ensure better days for the manufacturer. According to Autocar, for now Aiways does not intend to transfer production to European soil, so the U5 and U6 models will continue to be produced in China.

Source: Autocar

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Stellantis brings Leapmotor to the European market

In October 2023, Stellantis formed a joint venture with Leapmotor, where the world’s largest conglomerate will have a 51 percent stake with the rights to export, sell and manufacture Leapmotor electric vehicles outside of China. The first cars of the Chinese company that will be assembled and sold on the European market are the T03 and SUV C10.

The cars will first be offered on the markets of nine European countries (France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Greece and Romania) and sales will begin at the end of summer. By the end of the year, Stellantis will expand the business of the Chinese brand to the markets of the Middle East, Africa, India, South America and the Asia-Pacific region.

Leapmotor T03 will be produced in Poland using SKD assembly, which is the simplest way to assemble the car. It should be noted that the Fiat 500 and Jeep Avenger are produced in the same factory. Currently, T03 can be bought in France, and the plan is to expand to other European markets. It is powered by a single electric motor with 101 hp (75 kW), and with one battery charge this car has a range of up to 265 kilometers.

Unlike the T03 model, the Leapmotor C10 SUV will not be produced in Europe, but in China. It is powered by a single electric motor with 231 hp (170 kW) and 235 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. Enough to accommodate five passengers, the C10 is equipped with a 52.9 kWh battery that enables a CLTC range of 410 km.

Source: Stellantis

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