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Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic and S-Class Edition 100

Celebrating a hundred years since the first production car of the German company Maybach, Mercedes has prepared limited editions called Edition 100. Behind the unique hand-painted bodies, the Cirrus Silver and Nautical Blue, are two limited Mercedes-Maybach models, the GLS 600 4Matic and the S-Class Edition 100. The cars are based on the S-Class and GLS models.

Inside, buyers of both models will be able to choose between Crystal White and Silver Gray Pearl interiors. The models offered by Mercedes-Maybach in recent years should satisfy even the most pampered customers who have been looking for their “luxury on wheels” in Rolls-Royce and Bentley models.

The GLS 600 4Matic SUV is powered by AMG’s 4-liter V8 biturbo engine with 558 hp (410 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph in less than 5 seconds at a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

The S-Class Edition 100 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6-liter V12 engine with 612 hp (450 kW) and 664 lb-ft (990 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. Both models ride on forged 20-inch wheels with a chrome black finish.

Delivery of both models should begin in the first quarter of next year.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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Ford and SK Innovation will build two new plants to produce cars and batteries

Ford has decided to close the production cycle of its new F series, from making the car itself to producing a battery for this model. Ford and SK Innovations will join forces to build two new complexes in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky to produce cars and batteries. With more than $ 11 billion, it will be the largest investment in the company’s history.

The first complex will be built in Stanton, Tennessee, and will be called the Blue Oval City. They don’t exaggerate when they say it’s a small town – a $ 5.6 billion complex that will employ 6,000 workers. Both complexes will “change the picture of how vehicles and batteries are produced,” the company says.

$ 5.8 billion Ford will spend on building the BlueOvalSK Battery Park, which will employ 5,000 people in two battery factories. This factory will supply batteries to the new generation of Ford and Lincoln models. The annual production capacity is 86 GW batteries.

On this occasion, Ford CEO Jim Farley said: “This is our moment – our biggest investment in history – to help a better future for America.”

Thanks to U.S. government decisions, Ford will collect a maximum of $ 12,500 in incentives for electric vehicles. These include $ 7,500 of the basic incentive for electric vehicles, $ 500 for domestic battery production, and $ 4,500 of the union incentive for vehicle production in America.

Production in both complexes is expected to start in 2025, and the whole process will be carbon neutral.

Source: Ford

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Nissan Juke 700-R

In collaboration with SVM, Nissan has produced a limited edition Nissan Juke 700-R. It is one of only 5 produced copies.

All five cars were developed by Severn Valley Motorsport (SVM) under the supervision of Nissan experts. Unfortunately, two cars were destroyed in traffic accidents. Besides the sales model, two are owned by Nissan.

Maybe someone will think it’s a 2015 Nissan Juke-R 2.0, but it’s not. The Nissan Juke 700-R is powered by a 3.8-liter petrol VR38-DETT V6 engine with 700 hp. That’s 100 hp more than the 2015 Juke-R which has 600 hp. The engine is paired with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The car is equipped with a wide carbon body kit, carbon wheel arch extensions, carbon front and rear bumper, Juke R rear air diffuser and top twin spoilers. Inside the car there are sports seat belts, special mats and a fire extinguisher. It rides on 20-inch wheels with Bridgestone Flat 225/40/20 (front) and 285/35/20 (rear) tires.

For safe stopping and braking there are SVM 400mm front brakes with R35 Brembo brake calipers.

The Nissan Juke 700-R has the number # 005 and was last manufactured. The price of this model is € 237,941 ($ 278,000).

Source: VDM Cars

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