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New car sales growth in Europe

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has published the latest data on new car sales in 28 European markets, which include the European Union, EFTA (European Free Trade Association) and Great Britain. The data show an increase in new car sales, but also an increase in new car registrations in Europe.

New car sales growth in Europe

According to ACEA, European buyers registered 1,080,913 new cars in April (+12%), of which 387,288 cars (35.8 percent) were with gasoline engines, 318,854 hybrids (29.5 percent), 144,656 electric (13, 4 percent), and 124,943 diesel drivers (11.6 percent). Compared to the data for April 2023, only diesel cars recorded a decrease (0.8%), while the registration of all other vehicle types increased (gasoline +4.6%, hybrid 29.1%, electric 14.4%). It should be noted that only diesels recorded a decrease (0.8%).

Also, the number of registered new cars in the first four months of 2024 increased by 6.5 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Since the beginning of the year, a total of 4,476,369 new cars were registered, and the highest demand was for gasoline cars (1,598,296 units). Slightly lower demand was for hybrids (1,329,181 units) with a growth of 21.8 percent, electric cars (593,325 units) with a growth of 6 percent, while only 503,196 cars were diesel (-8.5%).

Volkswagen is still the leader both as a group (+14 percent) and as a brand. When it comes to brands, the biggest growth was achieved by Seat with 33,167 vehicles sold (+63.1), Volvo with 33,767 vehicles (+59 percent) and Honda with 5,887 vehicles (+49.6 percent).

Source: ACEA

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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport “55 1 of 1”

At the 1931 Paris Motor Show, Bugatti introduced the sports car Bugatti Type 55. It was produced until 1935, and in its honor the Italian brand presented a special example of the Chiron Super Sport marked “55 1 of 1”.

Like the original model from the 30s, the Super Sport model is also finished in a combination of black and yellow. At the front, there is a black grille frame, while the Chiron also got black ten-spoke wheels with yellow EB emblems. The rear wing is also painted in black and yellow and contains the inscription “55 1 of 1” on the lower part.

“From a distance, the ’55’ pattern ensures that the fenders appear black, just like on the original car,” said Jascha Straub, manager of Sur Mesure and Individualization at Bugatti.

The same color combination continues in the interior of this unique car. The seats are upholstered in a combination of black leather and Alcantara with yellow stitching and embroidered “55 1 of 1” on the head rest. Leather covers the dash and center console while Alcantara covers the door panels. There are also plenty of carbon details, and special door sill plates signed by Jean Bugatti.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is powered by an 8.0-L W16 quad-turbo engine with 1,600 hp (1,193 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to all wheels. The top speed is 440 km/h (273 mph).

Source: Bugatti

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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport "55 1 of 1"
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Xiaomi increases production of SU7

After unveiling its first car, the SU7, Xiaomi enthusiastically announced a plan to produce 100k cars in 2024, but the latest information suggests that the number could be even higher. According to information from the company, due to the increased demand for this model, the Chinese tech giant intends to increase the annual production of SU7 by 20% (120,000 cars).

The demand for SU7 exceeds all expectations. The car is produced in the Super Factory in Beijing, which has a production capacity of 47 cars per hour (one car every 76 seconds). From June, the factory will work according to the double shift model, which will increase the production time from 8 to 16 hours a day. In this way, the monthly production capacity will increase to almost 20,000 cars. Since the end of April, Xiaomi has received over 80k reservations, and so far in May, 7,058 units have been shipped. Xiaomi has so far delivered more than 10,000 units of this model.

SU7 comes in three versions: SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max. The standard version is powered by an electric motor with 299 hp (220 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, and will have RWD. It accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.28 seconds with a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). It is equipped with a BYD Blade 73.6 kWh battery that provides a range of 700 kilometers. It costs $29,900.

The more powerful version of the SU7 Pro is equipped with an 800V architecture, a 94.3 kWh battery that provides a range of 830 km, and will cost $34,000. However, the most powerful version, Xiaomi SU7 Max, is really impressive. It is powered by two electric motors with a total output of 673 hp (495 kW) and 618 lb-ft (838 Nm) of torque, and has AWD. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.78 seconds with a top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). It is equipped with the Xiami Pilot Max ADAS system, 800V architecture, and a CATI Qilin 101 kWh battery that enables a range of 800 km, or 510 km after a 15-minute charge. It costs $41,500.

Xiaomi intends to expand its sales and service network to 219 locations in 46 cities and 143 service centers in 86 cities. The wide network will cover almost every province, autonomous region and municipality in mainland China, ensuring wide access to the SU7 model.

Source: Xiaomi