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2025 Smart #5

At the 2024 Beijing Motor Show, Smart unveiled its largest and most spacious car, the Concept #5. Now the German automotive marque announces the arrival of the Smart #5, which will debut on August 28.

The company released several sketches where we can see that the electric SUV is similar in size to the Mercedes-Benz GLB with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, which is also the size of the Tesla Model Y. There are LED lights on the roof while the luggage boxes are on the C-pillar. There are also muscular fenders with massive wheels.

The Smart #5 is an important car for the German manufacturer, with which the company hopes to steal a certain number of customers from competitors such as the most popular car in the world last year, the Tesla Model Y. There are no photos of the interior yet, but in April spy photos revealed that it futures massive digital screen that extends to the passenger side.

When it comes to the powertrain, Smart has not released any information. However, from some other sources it is known that there will be four options, two with a single electric motor with 340 hp and 363 hp. The other two options will be powered by two electric motors, one on the front axle with 224 hp and one on the rear axle with 363 hp or 422 hp.

Source: Reuters

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2025 DeLorean DMC-EV

A few months ago, Lynx Motors announced the arrival of a modernized and electrified DeLorean DMC-EV, and now we have more information about the vehicle.

Lynx has kept the classic shape of the car that gained fame thanks to the Back to the Future film trilogy, but with the addition of the most modern electric technology. The car received modern LED headlights, lower bodywork, new taillights and a bumper that appears to be made of glass as well as a large diffuser.

The interior of the cabin is completely modern with a three-spoke carbon steering wheel, a massive LED instrument display & touchscreen that extends almost the entire dashboard. There is also a new center console, which contains a wireless charger for mobile phones, as well as a rotary controller with an integrated screen. Also, new door panels can be seen, as well as modern leather-covered seats with improved side bolsters.

The DeLorean DMC-EV is powered by 4 high output electric motors located in the wheels that enable acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 4 seconds. It is equipped with a 70 kWh CATL battery pack that provides a range of up to 250 miles (∼402 km).

Lynx Motors is still working on the development of this car, which will cost $249,999 and will begin deliveries to customers in 2025. Buyers can reserve a car with a $2,500 deposit.

Source: Lynx Motors

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2025 BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur with more luxury

The BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur is an improved version of the luxury full-size SUV, which hit the market four years ago. In 2022, Alpina revealed a refreshed version of this model, on which the XB7 Manufaktur is based.

Compared to the standard XB7, this model brings some additional features to make it more attractive to customers who can now choose between ALPINA Blue metallic and ALPINA Green II metallic body colors. Also, Black or Aluminum Satin exterior elements are optionally available, which include BMW Individual Metallic paints like Gunmetal II, Jerez Black, Orinoco, Malachite Green, and Wildberry.

In the cabin, customers can choose exclusive materials, finishes, and design elements. However, the full LAVALINA leather interior option of 427 pieces of leather stands out. This option requires more than 100 hours of manual work to cut and sew, creating a unique vehicle.

Under the hood is a 4.4-L V8 twin-turbo engine with 621 hp (463 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s xDrive system. The SUV is equipped with sport-tuned air suspension, unique damper and kinematic setups, and a high-performance brake system.

When it comes to price, the BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur in Germany costs 190,500 euros, and the first deliveries are expected in early 2025. It still remains uncertain whether it will be available in the United States.

Source: Alpina

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