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A 2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale with less than 200 Miles is for sale

Super cars can rarely be seen on sale, especially those with mileage less than 200 miles, but every now and then such an example appears. Well, this 2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale from Los Angeles (CA) is one of them. The IAAI has announced the sale of this SF90 Stradale (equipped with the Assetto Fiorano package) which, as can be seen in the photos, had a bad ending.

The IAAI did not say what kind of accident it was, but it is obvious that the car had a direct hit in the front. The bumper, left headlight, hood, radiator and some other parts at the front were destroyed. Also, minor damage is visible on both sides of the vehicle, especially on the driver’s side. The left corner suffered more damage in the rear, and the rear lights were broken. There was no major visible damage inside.

The 2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and three electric motors, generating a total power of 986 hp (725 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Ferrari’s official estimate is that this supercar can reach 60 mph in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 km / h).

The car sells for $ 1,034,887 USD and the estimated repair costs $ 999,999 USD.

Source: IAAI

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Honda will build Sony’s first EV

Sony has joined forces with Honda to produce Sony’s first EV. It all started two years ago, when Sony introduced the concept of its first electric car, the Sony Vision-S. A year later, testing of the electric sedan prototype began. Last month, Vision-S 02 was unveiled at CES in Las Vegas.

The seven-seater, Vision-S 02, is equipped with in-seat speakers that create a 3D audio experience, a panoramic infotainment system and separate rear screens that allow you to watch a variety of content and play games via a remote connection to the Sony PlayStation console.

Sony Vision-S 02 is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 536 hp (400 kW). Vision-S reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph (240 km / h). Vision-S 02 is a bit heavier and slower.

Sony announced that it will produce the cars in cooperation with the Japanese company Honda. The cooperation will be realized through the newly established company “New Company.” The plan is for the first EVs to hit the market by 2025.

It is currently unknown whether the Vision-S and Vision-S 02 concepts will be the basis for the new Sony EV.

Source: Sony

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Car prices are getting higher

The current situation in the world, caused by the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, affects all branches of the economy, including the automobile industry. The lack of chips, as well as problems in the supply chain around the world affect the production but also the growth of car prices. It can be said that it is not cheap to buy a new car at this time.

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares expressed his concern, saying that in the United States over 80 percent of customers are paying over the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price). He also stated that the average price of a car last year was almost $ 50,000, which is $ 6,000 more than in 2020.

In order to reduce the price of their vehicles, Stellantis is considering reducing marketing but also the franchise, which currently accounts for a third of the price of EVs.

The prices of metals most used in the automotive industry are currently at their highest: aluminum is over $ 3,500 per ton (up 27 percent), nickel is up 32 percent per ton ($ 26,000), and palladium is up 41 percent ($ 2,700) .

Earlier, Stellantis announced that it plans to become fully electric by the end of the decade.

Source: The Detroit Bereau

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