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VW Taigo for 2022

A small crossover is coming from Wolfsburg, as Volkswagen has announced the arrival of the Nivus on the European market with a different name. It is a VW Taigo that should fill the gap in VW’s offer of small crossovers. In addition to Europe, it is planned to be sold in Turkey and Africa.

The VW Taigo is a more elegant alternative to the T-Cross. The design is very reminiscent of the Nivus with a few interior details from the new Tiguans and Arteons, such as the new climate control settings introduced earlier this year.

With a length of 4.26 meters and a wheelbase of 2,566 mm, the Taigo is longer than the T-Cross model, regardless of the version. With a height (58.6 inches / 1.49 meters) and width (69 inches / 1.75 meters), it is longer, narrower and lower than the T-Roc model.

For the small crossover, VW has stored extremely well equipment such as matrix LED headlights, partial autonomous driving, 18-inch wheels, 9.2-inch touch screen, driver assistance features, and there is quite enough 438 liters of luggage space.

The Tiago comes with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with 95 hp or 110 hp, and a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 150 hp. The engine is paired with a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission and has front-wheel drive. There is also a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Source: Volkswagen

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford has produced a special Mustang Mach-E model for the AirVenture Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is a special model dedicated to Women Airforce Service Pilots of the Second World War.

The exterior of the car is made in a combination of silver and black with contrasting yellow details. The stars of the US Air Force are also on the car. The interior of the car is the same as the previous one, with the addition of a specially designed armrest with yellow contrasting stripes and the number “38”, which represents the number of female pilots who died in the air force. Yellow stripes can also be seen on the steering wheel, door panels and dashboard.

The electric Mustang Mach-E is powered by two electric motors with 346 hp and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. With all-wheel drive, the Mustang Mach-E reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds. The car is based on the Mustang Mach-E Premium, and the full battery provides a range of 270 miles (435 km).

Female pilots did not take part in air battles. As volunteers, they transported planes to air bases thus making their significant contribution in World War II.

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SLR McLaren 722 By McLaren Special Operation (MSO)

In 2003, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren created the SRL model, and now one copy is on sale at a very high price. It is a SLR McLaren 722 By MSO and is selling for € 2.6 million.

The McLaren 722 SLR was modified by the McLaren Special Operation (MSO), and only 25 copies were made. It was created to pay homage to the Mercedes 300 SLR from the ’50s, and by 2009 only 2,157 units had been produced.

The modified SLR has undergone many external changes. It has new bumpers, a diffuser, a new bonnet, a titanium exhaust system and a new aerodynamic body. New ceramic brakes have been installed, the suspension has been redesigned, and a new steering wheel has been installed.

The McLaren 722 SLR is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine with 641 hp and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm). Compared to the basic model, it is 50 kg lighter. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 209 mph (336 km / h).

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