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Lancia Ypsilon celebrates its 40th birthday

In 1985, Lancia launched the small city car Ypsilon, which for years attracted a large number of customers. It was produced in five generations and over 3 million units left the production lines. He is celebrating his 40th birthday this year.

This model is currently the only one in the offer of the Italian manufacturer which, as part of one of the largest automotive conglomerates, Stellantis, intends to return some of the glory it had a few decades ago.

The first model was called the Y10 and it quickly became recognizable for its unusual shape for that time, but also for the fact that all cars had black tailgates. The second generation arrived on the market in 1995, and eight years later the third generation was launched, which also brought certain changes.

The fourth generation Ypsilon was launched in 2011, which was offered for the first time with five doors. In 2024, the fifth generation of Ypslilon arrived on the market, which brought many novelties and hope for a better future for the Italian brand.

The current Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with Level 2 autonomous driving technology, and buyers can also opt for a purely electric version with a 51 kWh battery that allows a range of up to 403 kilometers, and 156 horsepower.

Source: Lancia

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Tesla is taking orders for the Roadster even though its future is uncertain

In 2017, Tesla presented a new generation of Roadster, which was supposed to hit the market three years later, but it didn’t happen. The American company is still taking deposits for the electric car, whose future is uncertain.

At the launch, Elon Musk promised that the Roadster would have miniature rocket engines and extraordinary performance. However, a lot of time has passed since then, and there is no sign of the car.

The new Roadster was supposed to have a range of 1,000 kilometers on a single battery charge, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in about two seconds. The plan was to produce a standard version that would cost $200,000, and 1,000 Founder Series examples that would cost $250,000 each.

The company opened orders after the car was unveiled, and each customer was required to pay a $5,000 deposit, followed by an additional $45,000 to secure a slot in line.

Whether or not Tesla will ever start production of this car remains to be seen.

Source: Reuters

2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Convertible

The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Convertible is a new car from the British manufacturer that has officially arrived on the market. It is the world’s most powerful front-engine convertible, and deliveries are expected in Q3 2025.

Aston Martin has equipped the Vanquish Volante with a roof with a K-fold mechanism, which can be opened in 14 seconds and closed in 16 seconds. Removing the fixed roof has reduced rigidity, so engineers have added chassis reinforcements, which make the Volante 75 percent stiffer laterally compared to the previous DBS Volante. The suspension features Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers to make the ride comfortable.

The cabin is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment system screen, which uses Aston Martin software. Music lovers will enjoy the standard Bowers & Wilkins sound system with 15 speakers, and for those who want more, Aston Martin’s Q division offers numerous interior customization options.

The Vanquish Volante is powered by a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 engine with 824 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque, enough to propel the 1,930kg car from 0-100km/h in just 3.4 seconds. It is 95 kg heavier than the Coupe, which is also reflected in the acceleration of +0.1 seconds.

When it comes to price, Aston Martin has not yet announced how much the Vanquish Volante Cabriolet will cost. However, it is expected to be slightly more expensive than the coupe, which costs £334,000.

Source: Aston Martin

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