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Aston Martin will continue to offer V8 and V12 engines after 2030

At the beginning of 2024, Mercedes announced that it will continue to offer ICE and hybrid cars after 2030, it seems that Aston Martin has chosen the same path. The CEO of Aston Martin has stated that the company will continue to offer cars powered by V8 and V12 engines, at least until the middle of the next decade.

Aston Martin has planned the premiere of its first electric car for 2025, it will not happen. Although the British manufacturer already has a built platform for four previously planned models that will use only electricity, the British car company decided to delay their arrival due to weak demand.

The CEO of Aston Martin Lawrence Stroll claims that the key role in the survival of internal combustion engines is played by advanced plug-in hybrid systems that meet the new Euro 7 standards, so it is clear that the partial electrification of Aston Martin models has delayed the arrival of electric options.

Also, Aston Martin continues its partnership with the German company AMG, whose well-known and proven V8 and V12 engines supported by hybrid systems will still be used in Aston Martin models. The previously mentioned hybrid option with a V6 engine that was planned to power the Valhalla supercar will be replaced by a V8 engine.

“We are confident that there will always be more customers who want an Aston Martin with an internal combustion engine and we will make them as long as we are allowed to,” Stroll said.

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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E with longer range

In 2021, Ford introduced its first all-electric crossover, the Mustang Mach-E, and now a refreshed edition of this model has arrived, bringing more torque and a longer range.

This electric crossover comes in options with one and two electric motors. The version with two electric motors has 480 hp (353 kW) and 712 lb-ft (965 Nm) of torque, which is more than the previous 612 lb-ft (830 Nm). That’s enough power to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds (0.2 seconds faster than its predecessor), which is better than the Tesla Y Performance and Porsche Macan 4. The range has also been increased to 320 miles (515 km), which is around 10–20 miles further than the previous model.

The version with one electric motor is equipped with a 98.7 kWh battery, which now provides a range of up to 640 kilometers on a single charge. Also, the battery is charged from 10 to 80 percent in a shorter time (- 9 minutes).

The exterior of the car has not been changed, but in addition to the improved performance of the GT version, there are also new sports front seats, Brembo front brakes and MagneRide suspension with adaptive shock absorbers.

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2025 Bentley Bentayga S Black Edition

Bentley has unveiled its most striking SUV ever, the Bentayga S Black Edition. It is a special version with more style and elegance, and off-road capabilities compared to the standard model.

The Bentayga S Black Edition is powered by a 4.0-L twin-turbo V8 engine with 550 hp (410 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds wit a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). An electronic all-wheel steering system as well as a sports suspension designed for better grip are standard.

Drivers will be able to enjoy driving even more thanks to the new Sport driving mode, which improves steering feel, reduces body tilting and ensures a better reaction to turning the steering wheel. For the off-road environment, drivers will be able to choose Snow, Wet Grass, Dirt and Gravel, Mud and Trail and Sand modes. The torque vectoring system has also been recalibrated, and the sports exhaust system is part of the standard equipment. There is also the Bentley Dynamic Ride system with electric active chassis control.

As an option, Bentley offers the Bentayga S Black Edition with a 3.0-L TFSI V6 gasoline engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 599 hp (447 kW). That is enough to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of 254 km/h (158 mph).

Visually, this car does not differ much from the standard models, and is equipped with the Bentley Styling Specification body kit. The front fascia, side skirts, rear diffuser, and rear wing are detailed in Mandarin, Signal Yellow, Klein Blue, Pillar Box Red, Ice, Hyper Green, and Belgua.

Inside, the seats are covered in black Beluga leather with contrasting orange stitching. The same combination covers the door panels, dashboard and central console with carbon details. The Dark Chrome package is standard and includes metal accents, while buyers will be able to choose from three available sound systems, including Naim.

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