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Jeep will stop offering internal combustion engines on the European market

As previously announced, Jeep has decided to modernize its offering in the European market. This decision refers to stopping the offer of cars with petrol and diesel engines, after Jeep electrified all its models on offer.

This decision comes a day after the premiere of the plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee. Jeep will continue to offer internal combustion engines in the Italian market, while the rest of Europe will have to choose between E-Hybrid and plug-in hybrid (4xe).

“We’re speeding up electrification, boosting 4×4 capabilities and the spirit of freedom with electrification. It’s not just about being more green. It’s about highlighting and improving the capabilities of our Jeeps – to make them more fun, exciting, sustainable and enable off -road driving in silence, “said Jeep CEO Christian Meunier for British Autocar.

The new generation plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine assisted by an electric motor, with a total power of 375 hp (280 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque.

Recently, Jeep announced its plan that by 2025, 70% of sales will be electrified models.

Source: Autocar

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McLaren F1 with BMW engine and Audi gearbox

In honor of the five McLaren F1 GTRs that finished the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1995, McLaren produced five examples of the powerful F1 LM model and one prototype. It is an extremely rare and expensive car that most cannot afford, but can make a replica.

McLaren never released blueprints and diagrams of the F1 LM model, but that didn’t stop a big McLaren fan, Danie Brough, from making a replica of this car. It took him 23 years to realize his dream.

Proportions taken from photos and smaller models were used in the production. The car is painted in Papaya orange, and is made of aluminum, carbon fiber and plexiglass, while the chassis is a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber.

“Everything you see on the car, I made myself. The exception is BMW’s twin-turbo V12 engine paired with Audi’s 6-speed manual transmission. The project required years of research, photo viewing and sizing,” Brough said.

The McLaren F1 replica is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 engine with 650 hp (485 kW), and weighs 1,180 kg which is 40 kg more than the original.

Every goal is achievable, if you strongly believe in it. The proof is this gentleman from South Africa, Danie Brough.

Source: Cars.co.za via YouTube

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The Lamborghini Aventador will be produced one more time

The fire, which recently destroyed 3,965 cars transported by the cargo ship Felicity Ace to the United States, caused major problems for carmakers whose models were on the ship. As we announced earlier, there were 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys on board, but also an unknown number of Volkswagen, Audi and Lamborghini models.

The Lamborghini Aventador will be produced one more time

It is Lamborghini that has the biggest problem, as the ship was carrying the latest examples of the Aventador, which Lamborghini recently stopped producing. According to the latest information, there are great chances that the line will start again and produce an unknown number of Aventador.

Lamborghini CEO in America, Andrea Baldi, told Automotive News that he still does not know the consequences of the fire when it comes to Lamborghini. The company hopes that at least some Aventador models have survived, and that it is possible to restore them. If this is not the case, they will have to produce new ones.

“The car is sold out, but there is a possibility that out of 563 examples, some cancellation will enable the replacement of the Aventador, but I hope that at least some Aventadors on board remained safe. We will notify our clients as soon as we receive a complete picture of the damage. We hope for the best, and we are ready to face the worst, “Baldi said.

It is estimated that owners will have to wait at least six months for their Lamborghini Aventador cars.

Source: Automotive News