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Mansory Elongation based on the Tesla Cybertruck

Almost six years ago, Tesla unveiled its battery electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which Elon Musk said that it packs a lot of technology and it doesn’t look like any other vehicle out there today. Now, German tuner Mansory has unveiled its own version, the Mansory Elongation.

The Elongation is equipped with forged carbon components that replace some of the original steel panels, but also give it a more aggressive look. These include new fenders, a hood with a vent, a sporty bumper with an integrated splitter and a set of LED roof lights, new side mirrors, sills and false windows with a vent, two spoilers on the corners of the rear, a massive splitter, F1 brake lights and a carbon panel with an illuminated Mansory logo. It sits on black 26-inch FD.15 wheels wrapped in 315/40 R26 high-performance tires.

The interior is upholstered in high-quality leather covering the seats, and there are also plenty of carbon details. Mansory offers a choice of interior colors, and this example is finished in a combination of white, black and green.

When it comes to the powertrain, nothing has been changed. The Elongation is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 805 hp (600 kW) and 1,033 lb-ft (1,400 Nm), which is enough to push the car to 62 mph in just 3 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).

The price of the upgrade is unknown.

Source: Mansory

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Mansory Elongation based on the Tesla Cybertruck
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The future of Maserati is uncertain

Lately, Maserati has been fighting a tough battle to survive, and now comes another bad news that could further complicate the future of the Italian brand. According to the latest information, Stellantis gave up an investment of 1.5 billion dollars, which would have been a large injection and a possible way out of the current crisis.

In an interview with Autocar, Stellantis’ chief financial officer Doug Ostermann said that the company must review its plans, which includes abandoning investments. “We have to recognize the dynamics in this business, especially in the Chinese market, and our expectations in terms of how quickly the luxury market will switch to electrification,” Doug Ostermann said.

This decision will particularly hit Maserati, whose sales are not at the expected level, and sales results for 2024 show that the brand is recording large losses. In 2024, Maserati sold only 11,300 cars (- 57.5%) and made a financial loss of 260 million euros. This situation could put a large number of jobs at risk, so the FIM union has scheduled a meeting with Maserati management for March 11.

“Maserati is in one of the most critical situations. Despite its quality and high-performance models, the brand is suffering from marketing mistakes and negligence. We can no longer waste time,” said FIM Secretary General Ferdinando Uliano.

It remains to be seen whether Maserati will survive the current crisis or become another Italian brand that has become a thing of the past.

Source: Autocar

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2026 Lynk & Co 08 Hybrid SUV

Almost two years ago, Chinese-Swedish automaker Lynk & Co launched a mid-size crossover SUV, the Lynk & Co 08, which was only offered in the Chinese market. Now, it’s coming to Europe and will cost around 52,995 euros.

The Lynk & Co 08’s design is reminiscent of most other Chinese SUVs. It’s equipped with a black front grille, black door mirror housings, a black roof, sharp black details on the front doors, while the handles are hidden in the doors. There are also LED daytime running lights that look like claws. It’s mounted on a set of wheels with aerodynamic covers that should improve efficiency.

Inside, the SUV offers a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a massive 15.4-inch central infotainment screen, as well as a 92-inch head-up display.

What we do know about the European version of the Lynk & Co 08 is that it is based on the CMS Evo platform, while many key specifications are still under wraps. When it comes to powertrain, it is expected to share the same engine as the model offered in China, a 1.5-L 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine combined with an electric motor. It should also have a 39.6 kWh battery that allows an electric range of 245 kilometers, or over 1,200 kilometers of combined range.

Source: Lynk & Co

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2026 Lynk & Co 08 Hybrid SUV