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The Aston Martin DBX Is Hugely Important For The Brand, But Does It Deliver The Goods?

August 10, 2020 admin

Roughly one month after production of the long-awaited Aston Martin DBX commenced, Harry Metcalfe has had the opportunity to test the performance-focused SUV.

Aston Martin has spent roughly five years making the DBX a reality, and its future arguably rests on the DBX’s shoulders.

Power is supplied by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 sourced from Mercedes-AMG that is rated at 542 hp and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. This engine is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission that’s coupled to an advanced four-wheel drive system. Aston Martin says the DBX requires just 4.5 seconds to accelerate from naught to 62 mph (100 km/h) and will top out at 181 mph (291 km/h).

When driving the DBX, the first thing Metcalfe discusses is the air suspension. Not only does it offer an adjustable ride height, but it apparently absorbs bumps beautifully. What’s more, he says that the handling dynamics are “extraordinary,” thanks in no small part to the trick anti-roll bars that use 48-volt technology.

The veteran journalist recently had the opportunity to test out a Lamborghini Urus on the same roads where he reviewed the DBX, and the Aston Martin seems to handle just as well, if not better. However, the SUV is not perfect, with Metcalfe pointing out that the braking is the vehicle’s weak point. He also says that the DBX is not “crazy quick” like the Urus, but is nevertheless more than fast enough.

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Elantra GT & GT N Line Discontinued from US-market

August 8, 2020 admin

It finally happened. Hyundai Motor America has announced some changes into their U.S line-up for 2021 model year and that will remove the Elantra GT hatchback also on its N-Line variant.

Despite it was a predictable movement (after they premiered the 7th generation Elantra sedan, the Elantra GT was removed from the media site) it was not until now when Hyundai officially discontinued.

In the case of regular Elantra GT, Hyundai allegedly decided to discontinue it due to the expand of its SUV line-up as well as market trend. The N-Line will have a different fate as will be replaced by Elantra N-Line sedan set to debut before the end of the year.

Below is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2021 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news.

2021 Elantra – All New
2021 Elantra Hybrid – All New
2021 Elantra N Line – New
2021 Sonata – Carryover
2021 Sonata Hybrid – Carryover
2021 Sonata N Line – New
2021 Accent – Carryover
2021 Veloster – Carryover
2021 Veloster N – Product Enhancement
2021 Ioniq – Carryover
2021 Venue – Carryover
2021 Kona – Carryover and adds Night Edition
2021 Kona Electric – Carryover
2021 Tucson – Carryover
2021 Santa Fe – Product enhancement
2021 Palisade – Carryover and adds Calligraphy trim
2021 Nexo – Carryover

Elantra GT – Discontinued from the lineup due to expanded SUV lineup that includes Venue and Kona.

Elantra GT N Line – Discontinued from the lineup and replaced with Elantra N Line that is being developed.

Would Anyone Buy A Ford Mustang Mach-E Off-Roader Like This?

July 16, 2020 admin

Customer deliveries of the Ford Mustang Mach-E will kick off in the not too distant future heralding a new era for the Mustang nameplate.

The Mustang Mach-E is a very important vehicle for the car manufacturer and spearheads its future range of EVs. While debate continues to rage online about whether or not it should be called a Mustang, we happen to be quite fond of the design that pays tribute to ICE-powered Mustangs while bringing with it a unique EV style.

The off-road-inspired Mach-E in these renderings from Abimelec Design is an interesting proposition. Immediately making the vehicle stand out are a set of new wheels and massive BF Goodrich mud-terrain tires that would give the EV the grip it needs to hustle its way through some pretty treacherous terrain. To fit these tires, the ride height has also been increased while there are also flared wheel arches at all four corners.

Elsewhere, the designer has rendered a set of three spotlights on the frunk while also covering the headlights in a yellow tint. At the rear, the Mach-E render is more aggressive than the actual EV thanks to a sharp new diffuser and an enlarged spoiler stretching off from the roof.

These renderings come just a week after a mysterious ‘spy video’ of a Mustang Mach-E prototype hit the web. In that video, Ford engineers could be seen drifting the EV around a paved testing facility, leading some to speculate the car could be used by Ken Block in some form.

Note: This rendering is the work of Abimelec Design and is in no way affiliated with nor endorsed by Ford

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‘Bronco Nation’ Website Is Your One-Stop Shop For All Things Ford Bronco

May 21, 2020 admin

Ford Bronco owners and fans of all things Bronco can sweeten the wait until the world debut of the all-new 2021 Bronco and 2021 Bronco Sport by accessing a new website made especially for them.

It’s called the Bronco Nation and was developed by a passionate group of enthusiasts “whose mission is to celebrate the iconic Bronco brand and build a community for everyone that loves the Bronco.”

The website describes itself as “an independent enthusiast community and the first to be nationally recognized and certified by Ford.” Bronco Nation is said to be built by “a passionate and knowledgeable community of enthusiasts” and its goal goal is to create a community for Bronco fans. It will do that by hosting exclusive news, community forums, events, interactive maps, how-to content, historical archives, and other resources.

Bronco enthusiasts will also be able to buy merchandise from the website, which currently offers t-shirts, caps, patches, and sticker packs. Obviously, the website focuses more on the upcoming 2021 Ford Bronco which is likely the reason why it was set up in the first place. Ford needs a Bronco community to rival the Jeep Wrangler community and Bronco Nation aims to do just that.

While it looks great, the website is low on fuel at the moment and by fuel we obviously mean 2021 Bronco- and 2021 Bronco Sport-related stuff. Originally scheduled to debut on March 17, the all-new Bronco body-on-frame SUV was delayed because of the coronavirus outbreak and is currently expected to launch sometime this year.

The launch of the smaller, unibody Bronco Sport was also delayed for the same reasons. Production has been postponed by nearly two months, with manufacturing of the SUV now scheduled to start on September 7 at Ford’s plant in Hermosillo, Mexico. The 2021 Ford Bronco will be made in the United States, at the Fort Wayne plant in Michigan.