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2025 MG HS

Chinese-owned company, MG Motor, has expanded its fleet with a new generation of the HS model, intended for European customers. It is larger than its predecessor and should be one of the rivals to the Japanese SUV cars Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

The new MG HS is 26 mm longer, 14 mm wider, and has a 45 mm longer wheelbase than the previous generation. It is equipped with a massive front grille, new slimmer LED headlights, LED taillights connected by a strip and trapezoidal tailpipes. The company did not release images of the car’s interior, but they point out that customers can count on two 12.3-inch screens, a tray for wireless phone charging and an audio system with eight speakers. It’s spacious enough to accommodate four passengers and offers 507 liters of luggage space, without folding the rear seats.

When it comes to the powertrain, the new MG HS is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-L four-cylinder engine with 169 hp (126 kW) and 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels . A 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is optional.

Buyers will also be able to choose a PHEV option with a turbocharged 1.5-L engine (142 hp) combined with an electric motor (209 hp), which is enough power to push the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds. It is equipped with a 24.7 kWh battery that enables a range of 121 kilometers WLTP.

Sales will start in the British market at a price of 24,995 – 31,495 pounds (29,745 – 37,480 euros), depending on the powertrain.

Source: MG

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2026 Honda Prelude

At the end of 2023, there were rumors about the return of the Honda Prelude. In the meantime, the rumors have been confirmed, and now the Prelude Concept has been officially presented. The presentation was held at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will take place from July 11 to 14, 2024.

It will be a continuation of the story that started in 1978 and ended in 2001, when the production of the fifth generation of Honda’s first two-door coupe ended. The new Prelude has a new design and, except for the name, almost no similarities with its predecessor. The front part is reminiscent of sports cars, thin headlights connected with an LED bar, black side mirrors, a roof line that descends towards the rear part is reminiscent of the design of the Porsche 911 and Hyundai Ioniq 6. The rear part has a black lip spoiler, a black bumper and an LED bar which extends along the entire length. The design of the interior is still unknown.

When it comes to the powertrain, it was said that the new Prelude will be fully electric, but the Japanese manufacturer has opted for a hybrid option, and the specifications are currently under wraps. The start of production is expected in the next year or two.

Source: Honda

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2026 Honda Prelude
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Evoluto 355 based on the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta

In the world of increasingly popular restomod cars, where the majority are projects based on the Porsche 911, an example based on one of the Ferrari models also pops up. This time it’s the Evoluto 355 based on the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, the work of British company Evoluto Automobili.

The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta was produced from 1994 until 1999, and over 11,000 cars left the production line, making it the most-produced Ferrari at the time. However, Evoluto Automobili did everything to modernize it but at the same time keep some of the main features of this car. All body panels are made of carbon fiber, which reduces the weight of the car by 200 kg compared to the standard model.

Under the bonnet is still a 3.5-L V8 engine with 426 hp (318 kW) @ 8,500 rpm. This means that the restomod now has 45 hp more than the standard car which has 381 hp (284 kW) at 8,250 rpm. Currently, there is no data on the performance of the Evoluto 355, and the standard F355 Berlinetta accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph), so we can expect better figures. Power is sent to the rear axle via a 6-speed manual gearbox with limited mechanical differential lock.

“The potential of Ferrari’s famous atmospheric engine, which in this case is responsible for only 1,250 kilograms, is more than enough for top-notch fun in a car with a refined suspension and a 23 percent stiffer body on adequate tires,” say the company in which today’s super sports hybrid cars with enormous power they consider it pointless and difficult to use even on closed circular paths.

Evoluto will build only 55 cars, and this one is painted blue, which is the total opposite of the standard Rosso Corsa. It sits on lightweight 19-inch wheels wrapped in 235/35 front and 305/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

The price is not known.

Source: Evoluto Automobili

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