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      1993 Geo Metro Convertible Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

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      • If you’re in the market for a truly awful car from the ’90s with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine and 13-inch tires, has Bring a Trailer got a car for you.• The tiny Metro was a product of long-departed General Motors brand Geo and also wore the Chevrolet badge at one time.• With bidding set to end on Friday, April 8, the high offer is currently $5100. There could be a bargain price coming for the winning bidder.Last week, everyone went berserk over a three-cylinder Toyota. This week, go reveal your inner freak for a three-cylinder Geo. It’s magenta, it’s terrible, and like most great terrible cars, it’s now commanding actual money on Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). The listing for this 1993 Metro ends in three days, after which you will most likely be unable to purchase a similar three-cylinder convertible with 13-inch tires and 36,000 miles for what could be several months.

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      The Geo Metro tends to come and go in the automotive news cycle. A 400-mile Chevy-branded Metro—the very last two-door hatch before production swiftly ended in 2001—sold on BaT last November for over 18 grand. Considering we bought four all at once for $4500 just a few years ago, the leading bidder is betting on a bright future. When gas prices skyrocketed to then-record levels in 2008, Metros were selling for more than $7000 (we tested one in 1992 that listed at $8670). The little cars’ ability to hit 50-plus miles per gallon was the product of physics, not any technical genius at the Suzuki plants that built them (and the Swift) from 1989 through 2001. When a motorized object weighing less than a ton cuts through the air with the engine displacement of two water bottles, efficiency is the only result.

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      This magenta Metro LSi might appear to be resprayed—it’s bright red under the hood—but the seller and many Metro enthusiasts insist this was a factory feature. There’s also a driver’s-side airbag, air conditioning, a scrunchy black soft top, windows that roll up and down, and absolutely immaculate Geo hubcaps. The 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine has electronic fuel injection and OBD-I sensors to keep all 55 horsepower and 58 pound-feet of torque in clean shape. Everything looks original except the JVC stereo. After its purchase in California, the magenta Metro lived a quiet life in Las Vegas for the next 13 or so years until it moved to Oklahoma and then Colorado. How baby Geo got to Pennsylvania in one piece is a good question to ask in the BaT comments.

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      We don’t need to ask, since we’ve driven many Metros. The Metro LSi convertible we tested for our January 1991 issue cost an astounding $11,106—that’s more than $23,000 in modern dollars—so don’t complain about new cars being pricey. And don’t yell at your own car for being slow. During a 12-car mega test in 1992, a Metro made it to 60 mph in 13.1 seconds. In 2009, a Chevrolet-branded 1998 Metro we drove as a control subject against the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight needed 2.8 more seconds. “It takes 20.3 seconds to cover the quarter-mile, roughly twice the average span that Americans will listen to Kenny G before changing channels,” wrote John Phillips. Removing the roof ensured the Metro had “all the structural integrity of hollandaise sauce atop filet of eel.” For once, Phillips was shooting for accuracy, not humor. The next owner of the magenta Metro will miss out on power steering and service records. In their place are the original owner’s manuals, all the original keys, some burned CD in Sharpie marker, and a brochure about the Geo Satisfaction System. The auction ends on Friday, April 8. Merge with caution and enjoy.

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      Synthetic eFuels Are Coming as Porsche Invests $75 Million in Maker of the Carbon-Neutral Product

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      Porsche is investing $75 million in Chilean company HIF, which has developed a method of creating a synthetic liquid fuel that can be used in any gasoline-burning engine and is also almost carbon neutral.Porsche said it remains committed to electric powertrains for future models, but doesn’t want to leave its current customers behind. A synthetic, carbon-neutral fuel is just the answer.HIF plans to start production of its eFuel in the middle of this year, and Porsche will use the fuel in motorsports when it’s available.Porsche’s interest in synthetic fuels goes back a few years now, but the reasons behind the company’s desire to offer a sustainable alternative to gasoline reach back into its racing past and that of the 911. Today, Porsche announced a big step forward in the production of commercial liquid synthetic fuels: an investment of $75 million in Chilean eFuel producer Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF).

      Porsche (and the Volkswagen Group as a whole) remains hugely invested in bringing more electric vehicles to market, with Porsche itself spending hundreds of millions of dollars on EV technology. But new EVs don’t help today’s Porsche owners, which is where Porsche’s investment in a gas substitute called eFuel comes in. Porsche says the electricity-based synthetic fuel that’s produced using wind energy is almost carbon neutral and that it is an ideal option for driving enthusiasts. The company wants to sell eFuel at its Experience Centers and may one day deliver all new cars with a tank of eFuel, Porsche executive board member Michael Steiner said on a conference call with reporters, but there’s one other important market for a carbon-neutral fuel.

      “Besides racing and the Porsche Experience Center, the iconic 911 is the main focus for our eFuel project,” Steiner said. Porsche knows that it doesn’t matter in the big picture if you say you’re eliminating carbon emissions from this model or that one; the key is to get fossil fuels out of the picture. If you can do that, and still drive a liquid-fueled car, why not make it a 911? Steiner said. Porsche wants to provide its drivers with this option wherever feasible.”Whether we offer [our eFuel] everywhere in the world, I would say no,” he said. “But in terms of consumed fuel, it is our target to take care that all the fuel that is consumed by, for example, 911s will be provided as eFuel, but not at every location.”Porsche’s $75 million investment is enough to give the automaker a stake in HIF of around 12.5 percent. HIF’s eFuel production method, developed with help from Siemens Energy and ExxonMobil, uses wind power to turn hydrogen and CO2 into a liquid fuel. HIF expects to start producing eFuel in Chile in the middle of this year.That fuel works in any car that burns gasoline, which is exactly what a carbon-neutral needs to do, Steiner said. Porsche could probably design a fuel for a specific engine, but whatever efficiency gains you might find wouldn’t solve the main problem: letting old 911s continue to cruise the streets without contributing much of anything to global warming. “The answer is no, we do not plan to design new combustion-engine technology for a specifically designed eFuel,” he said. “The main reason is that . . . if you use a designed fuel, you cannot use this fuel in the existing car fleet.”Some of Porsche’s HIF investment will be spent bringing eFuel production sites to places other than Chile, such as the U.S. and Australia. Porsche said it thinks aviation and ocean shipping companies might also be interested in eFuels. Porsche plans to introduce more of the world to eFuels through “motorsport flagship projects,” but no details have been released.
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      New Suzuki 250cc Adventure Motorcycle Teased – KTM 250 ADV Rival

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      Latest teaser shared by Suzuki Motorcycle India today, more or less confirms that it is V Strom 250, and not V Strom 1050XT2022 Suzuki V Strom 250. Image – MisterzamSuzuki Motorcycle India is expected to launch a new adventure motorcycle in the country soon. The company has been sharing teasers on its social media handles that indicate that the Indian arm of the Japanese automaker could launch a new ADV offering in the near future.The brand already retails V-Strom 650XT in India and we believe there are two possible options for Suzuki for its upcoming ADV. It could be a toss between an entry-level ADV in the form of V-Strom 250 or a flagship model in the form of V-Strom 1050. A test mule of either model hasn’t been spotted on Indian roads as of now.Suzuki 250cc Adventure – V Strom 250Seeing the latest teaser shared today, it is highly likely that the upcoming motorcycle is V-Strom 250. It will be a potential rival to a host of other ADVs like KTM 250 Adventure, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Benelli TRK 251, BMW G 310 GS and Yezdi Adventure. It is most likely to be based on the Gixxer 250 platform featuring the same quarter-litre heart.Powering the naked streetfighter and its faired sibling- Gixxer SF 250, this 249cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox. This unit belts out 26.1 bhp at 9300rpm and 22.2 Nm of peak torque at 7300rpm. Hardware components may differ in order to suit the bike’s adventure characteristics. For instance, suspension setup may offer more travel than the road-friendly Gixxer siblings.The #MasterOfAdventure is here to take you on the most thrilling rides across different terrains, from your regular city rides to the most adventurous spots!#SuzukiIndia #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/HPNwpf1aez— Suzuki Motorcycle India (@suzuki2wheelers) April 6, 2022Moreover, V-Strom 250 could be the upcoming Adventure bike since Suzuki recently announced that India could be a global manufacturing hub for all models in the 125cc and 300cc range. The company currently operates through its production facility based out of Gurugram in Haryana and has an annual capacity of over one million units.2022 Suzuki V Strom 250Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT: Flagship ADVAnother possibility is the flagship V-Strom 1050 which might be offered in its most hardcore XT form. The fully-fledged ADV has been labelled as a “master of adventure” by the Japanese brand. If launched, this model could arrive in India as a fully imported model under the CBU route and could rival the likes of Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin and Kawasaki Versys 1000.Powering V-Strom 1050XT will be a 1037cc liquid-cooled, V-twin motor that pumps out 106 bhp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 100 Nm at 6000rpm. This motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Suspension setup consists of inverted forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking is handled by disc brakes at both ends, assisted by dual-channel ABS as standard.XT trim of V-Strom 1050 rides on alloy wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres. If and when launched, the flagship ADV could be priced upwards of Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, if V-Strom gets launched, it could be priced above Rs 2.00 lakh (ex-showroom). More

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      Electric Two Wheeler Sales FY 2022 – Hero, Ola, Ather, TVS, Bajaj

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      Sales of electric two wheelers in India rose significantly of the past year with Hero Electric continuing to lead the wayAther Electric ScooterElectric two wheeler sales in India noted a significant rise in FY 2022 with 2,31,338 units sold. New electric startups continue to enter the segment and the recent news of several fire incidents involving electric scooters has had no adverse impact on sales, which is expected to grow exponentially in the months ahead.Total sales in FY 2022 which stood at 2,31,338 units was a significant 460 percent growth over 41,046 units sold in FY 2021. Leading the pack was Hero Electric, which sells models such as the Photon HX, Optima HX, NYX HX and Flash LX. Hero Electric sales which stood at 14,771 units in FY 21 increased to 65,303 units in FY 22. However, market share dipped from 35.99 percent held in FY 2021 to 28.23 percent in the FY 2022 period.Electric Two Wheeler Sales FY 2022Electric two wheeler maker, Okinawa Autotech finished FY 2022 as the second largest manufacturer in the segment. Sales increased from 6,972 units in FY 2021 to 46,447 units in FY 2022. Market share increased from 16.99 percent in FY 2021 to 20.08 percent in FY 2022. Okinawa sells 6 models in this space that include the likes of i-Praise, Praise, Ridge +, R30, Lite and Dual. The bikes are all priced between Rs 59,000-Rs 1,09,000.Ampere, Ather and PUR Energy followed in quick succession, each posting significant growth. Ampere sales increased from 5,903 units sold in FY 2021 to 24,648 units in FY 2022. The company’s 5 electric scooters – Rio, Rio Elite, Magnus EX, Magnus Pro and Zeal continued to find demand among buyers in the country.Electric Two Wheeler Sales FY 2022 – FADAAther Energy sales also surged significantly on a YoY basis to 19,971 units in FY 2022 over 4,401 units sold in FY 2021. Ather Energy recently marked its entry in North-East India with the opening of its first retail outlet in Guwahati, Assam. This is Ather Energy’s 31st Experience Centre in India. Ather 450 Plus and the Ather 450X are priced at Rs 1.31 lakh and Rs 1.50 lakh respectively.PUR Energy at No. 5 on the list of best-selling electric two wheeler OEMs in India saw its sales increase from 2,079 units in FY 2021 to 14,862 units in FY 2022. Its market share also went up from 5.07 percent to 6.42 percent correspondingly.Ola, TVS, Revolt, BajajOla Electric, TVS and Revolt came in next on the list with Ola sales at 14,371 units in FY 2022. TVS sales increased from 837 units in FY 2021 to 9,458 units in the past financial year while market share doubled from 2.04 percent to 4.09 percent. Revolt sales went up to 7,623 units in FY 2022 from 1,793 units sold in FY 2021.Electric Two-Wheeler OEMFY’22MarketShare(%),FY’22FY’21Market Share(%),FY’21HERO ELECTRIC VEHICLES PVT. LTD65,30328.23%14,77135.99%OKINAWA AUTOTECH PVT LTD46,44720.08%6,97216.99%AMPERE VEHICLES PRIVATELIMITED24,64810.65%5,90314.38%ATHER ENERGY PVT LTD19,9718.63%4,40110.72%PUR ENERGY PVT LTD14,8626.42%2,0795.07%OLA ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES PVTLTD14,3716.21%–0.00%TVS MOTOR COMPANY LTD9,4584.09%8372.04%REVOLT INTELLICORP PVT LTD7,6233.30%1,7934.37%BENLING INDIA ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD7,0843.06%1,1082.70%BAJAJ AUTO LTD7,0123.03%1,4703.58%JITENDRA NEW EV-TECH PVT. LTD3,7881.64%6191.51%MEW ELECTRICALS LIMITED2,7601.19%3270.80%GOREEN E-MOBILITY PVT LTD2,7411.18%2270.55%KLB KOMAKI PVT LTD1,8820.81%380.09%RGM BUSINESS PLUS PVT LTD7910.34%–0.00%ELTHOR ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED5250.23%570.14%ECO FUEL SYSTEMS (I) PVT LTD4390.19%480.12%BOOMA INNOVATIVE TRANSPORT SULUTIONSPVT LTD2410.10%–0.00%CHANDANA CORPORATION2330.10%–0.00%Others1,1590.50%3960.96%Total2,31,338100.00%41,046100.00%Benling India sales of electric two wheelers stood at 7,084 units in FY 2022, up from 1,108 units sold in FY 2021 while Bajaj Auto sales increased to 7,012 units from 1,470 units in FY 2021. The Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is priced at Rs 1,19,684 – ex-showroom P={une. It claims a top speed of 70km/h and a range of 95km (in Eco mode).Lower down the order was Jitendra EV-Tech with 3,788 units sold in FY 2022, MEW Electricals (2,760 units) and Goreen e-Mobility (2,741 units). This segment also had KLB Komaki (1,882 units) RGM (791 units) and Elthor Energy (525 units) while there were others with 1,159 units sold in FY 2022. Each of these electric two wheeler makers reported outstanding growth over FY 2021. More

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      Tata CURVV Electric SUV Concept Debuts – Bigger Than Nexon

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      When launched, Tata CURVV Coupe EV could lock horns against MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona ElectricTata CURVV Electric SUV Coupe ConceptA few days back Tata Motors teased an upcoming electric SUV on its social media handles. At first, it was believed that the company could be launching the upcoming updated Nexon EV with a larger battery pack.However, when Tata released another teaser, it was revealed that it will be an all new Electric SUV concept. Today, Tata Motors has taken wraps off their all new electric SUV Coupe – CURVV.Tata CURVV Electric SUV ConceptRumours about Tata Motors working on a stretched version of the Nexon with a Coupe body style – have been doing rounds for quite some time now. With the debut of CURVV concept today, the rumours have finally been laid to rest. It is planned for launch within the next two years. Range is to be about 500 kms.The company’s original plan was to unveil this concept at the 2022 Auto Expo in February. However, with the biennial auto event being postponed due to obvious reasons to January 2023, Tata Motors decided to present the Concept vehicle in April 2022. That said, market launch of the production-spec vehicle is still some time away, which is expected to take place in 2024.Tata CURVV Electric SUV Coupe ConceptTata Curvv is a mid size SUV coupe, which will sit above the Nexon in the company line-up. Tata Motors has said that this is not a new gen Nexon, but an all new car, based on a new platform. Take a look at the Tata CURVV concept walkaround in the video below.[embedded content][embedded content]While the concept showcases a battery-powered version, Tata Motors is also likely to develop new IC engine powertrains. Petrol or diesel engine options could be on offer in the future. Hybrid will not be on offer. Tata CURVV production spec petrol or diesel SUV will take on the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, etc. It will sit between the Nexon and Harrier in company lineup.Tata CURVV – Exterior DesignTata Motors has built the CURVV on design philosophy – Less is More. In the front, Tata CURVV electric features an LED DRL running across the width of the bonnet crease. Triangular LED elements are seen on the front bumper which might serve as the main headlamp cluster.Tata CURVV Electric SUV Coupe ConceptOther notable highlights include grey alloys with a machine-cut design and a sloping Coupe-like roofline. It gets an EV badging to notify its powertrain. Given how many production cars from Tata resemble their pre-production concept counterparts, we expect the final electric Coupe SUV to be more or less similar to its concept shown.Mr. Shailesh Chandra – Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. ecstatically said – “With a fantastic year gone by, it gives me immense pleasure to announce a flying start to the new year, with a brand new ‘promise’, a brand new ‘thought’ and a brand new ‘design’ – all put together in this magnificent Electric SUV Concept – CURVV. Our focus here has been to enable customers with a product option that is the perfect amalgamation of modern functionality and design. With a robust SUV DNA at its core, and a plethora of new age materials, features and interfaces, we are confident that this Coupe Concept will redefine mainstream SUV design. Furthermore, with the concept CURVV, we now enter the Generation 2 EV architecture which will further enhance the adoption of EVs in India by overcoming the current barriers. With this new architecture, we will strengthen the key pillars of Range, Performance and Technology, while retaining Safety and Reliability as hygiene offerings.”Tata CURVV Electric SUV Coupe ConceptTechnical HighlightsNew Tata CURVV Coupe SUV will likely have a 50mm longer wheelbase. Overall length will likely stand at around the 4.3 metre mark, putting it into the category of mid-size SUVs like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and others. Coming to powertrain, CURVV electric SUV coupe is expected to feature next generation of EV powertrain from Tata Motors. It will deliver more power, more range. New gen tech features will also be on offer. Tata CURVV electric is aimed to offer a range of 500 kms on full charge.Tata Motors say, “Generation 2 EV architecture will be advanced, flexible and capable of offering multi-powertrain options. Products on this architecture will be crafted to deliver a higher range while retaining the credibility and reliability standards set by the Generation 1 products powered by Ziptron.” As far as its IC derivative is concerned, Curvv Coupe could be powered by a larger 1.5-litre turbo petrol mill. The 1.5-litre diesel engine from the regular Nexon could also be carried forward by upgrading it to make it compatible with the upcoming BS6 Stage 2 norms. More

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      Yamaha Prices April 2022 Increased – R15, FZS, Aerox, Fascino, RayZR

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      It’s the third time in 2022 that Yamaha has raised prices of its two-wheelers; earlier prices were revised in January and FebruaryImage – MRD VlogsLatest round of price hike for Yamaha scooters and motorcycles is likely due to rising input costs. Yamaha scooter prices have been increased in the range of Rs 1,600 to Rs 3,000. Yamaha motorcycles have become costlier by up to Rs 4,500.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices April 2022Yamaha motorcycles have become dearer by Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,500. In percentage terms, the price hike is in the range of 0.95% to 3.24%. Least price hike of Rs 1,500 is applicable on R15S, which now retails at Rs 1,59,100. Bikes like FZS-FI, FZS-FI Deluxe, and FZ-X have become costlier by Rs 2,500. New prices are Rs 1,18,400, Rs 1,21,400 and Rs 1,28,800, respectively.Yamaha R15 V4 motorcycle prices have been increased by Rs 3,500. New prices are R15 V4 Metallic Red (Rs 1,76,300), R15 V4 Dark Knight (Rs 1,77,300), R15 V4 Racing Blue (Rs 1,81,300) and R15M V4 Metallic Grey (Rs 1,86,300).Max price hike of Rs 4,500 applies for FZ 25 and FZS 25. These are now priced at Rs 1,43,300 and Rs 1,47,800, respectively. Yamaha motorcycles that have not witnessed a price hike in April 2022 include FZ-FI, FZ 25 Monster, R15 V3 Grey / Red, R15 V3 Blue, R15 V3 Dark Knight and R15M V4 Monster.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices April 2022Yamaha Scooter Prices April 2022In percentage terms, Yamaha scooters have become costlier in the range of 1.89% to 2.27%. Scooters like Fascino and RayZR have witnessed price hike of Rs 1,600. It is applicable to most variants, barring a few exceptions. For example, price of RayZR Hybrid Disc – Monster is the same as earlier.Max price hike for Yamaha scooters is for Aerox 155, which has become costlier by Rs 3k. New price of Yamaha Aerox 155 is Rs 1,35,000. The maxi scooter was launched in India last year in September at a starting price of Rs 1.29 lakh. It is powered by the same 155cc engine used with MT-15 and R15 V4.Earlier this year in January, Yamaha had increased prices of Fascino 125cc, RayZR 125cc, R15 V4, FZ X and Aerox. Prices were increased in the range of Rs 800 to Rs 2,000. The company had issued a statement saying that price hike was due to steep rise in raw material cost and safety regulation of footrest.Yamaha Scooter Prices April 2022In February 2022, Yamaha had increased prices of Fascino, RayZR, Aerox and R15 V3 Blue variant. Prices were increased in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200. Even with multiple price hikes this year and in 2021, Yamaha scooters and motorcycles continue to be competitively priced. Most other two-wheeler manufacturers have also increased prices multiple times in the last 12 months.There could be more price hikes later this year, as the supply situation continues to be adversely impacted. Input costs have been rising continuously, forcing auto companies to pass some of the burden to customers. More

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      Special 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 Honors Designer Virgil Abloh

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      Mercedes has unveiled the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh, the “final chapter” in a collaboration with the late fashion designer.The limited-edition model features the same black and tan two-tone look seen on the Project Maybach concept car that Abloh helped design, revealed by Mercedes last fall.Mercedes will build only 150 units of the model globally when it arrives later this year. When iconic fashion designer Virgil Abloh died last November, Mercedes-Benz honored him by unveiling the Project Maybach. The magnificent off-road luxury coupe concept was a collaboration between Abloh and Mercedes’s chief design officer Gorden Wagener. Now Mercedes has revealed what it calls the “final chapter” of Abloh and Wagener’s partnership, the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh, the design of which was finalized prior to Abloh’s passing.

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      Essentially a highly customized Mercedes-Maybach S680, Abloh and Wagener’s creation is finished with a two-tone paint job akin to the one found on the Project Maybach concept car. The upper section is painted Obsidian Black while the bottom of the car, including the monoblock wheels, is coated in a tan shade.

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      The same two-tone scheme appears inside, with sand-colored Nappa leather accented by black trim on the doors, center console, and steering wheel. Mercedes-Maybach and Virgil Abloh logos adorn the center console, rear cushions, headrests, and door sills. Mercedes even says that the infotainment system has been customized—the home button has a matching tan color and a logo marking the limited edition. There are also available profile pictures for the screen featuring fashion accessories.

      The 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh will be available in the U.S. later this year, with only 150 units produced globally. Customers will also get a 1/18 scale replica of the car inside a custom-made wooden box wrapped in tan Nappa leather, along with a special car cover with the Maybach and Abloh logo. There’s no word yet on price, either for this special edition or for the standard-issue, V-12–powered Maybach S680, but both are likely to command well over $200,000.
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      Chevy Bolt EV, EUV Resume Production after Battery Recall

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      Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV production restarted on Monday at the Lake Orion Assembly plant in Michigan.The Bolt EV and EUV had been recalled last year for manufacturing defects in the battery packs built by LG Energy Solution that could cause fires.The Bolt duo had been out of production since November, when GM issued a stop-sale order as it worked to fix the faulty battery packs. The LG packs now being used have been modified to fix the problem.Last year, General Motors recalled its affordable EV, the Chevrolet Bolt, and its crossover counterpart, the Bolt EUV, after multiple reports of battery pack fires. Production was halted in November and a stop-sale order was issued as GM and battery supplier LG Energy Solution worked on a fix. But now new Bolts will begin to roll off the line once again, with production of the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV resuming at the Lake Orion Assembly plant in Michigan on Monday.

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      General Motors spokesperson Dan Flores confirmed that production restarted yesterday, adding, “We are very excited to restart production and we’ll continue to balance battery availability for new vehicle production while continuing to prioritize recall repairs.” In total, around 140,000 Bolts were recalled for a pair of manufacturing defects in LG’s battery packs that could cause a fire. GM has been working to repair the affected vehicles since battery production resumed last fall.

      Since the third quarter of 2021, Chevrolet has delivered fewer than 400 units of the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV. Just 25 units were delivered in the fourth quarter of last year, while 358 Bolt EVs and EUVs found homes so far in 2022. This is down substantially from the 9000 Bolts delivered in the first quarter of 2021. Now that production of new Bolts is back underway, it will be interesting to see if sales recover. Chevrolet sold more than 24,000 Bolts in 2021 before the recall, but customers might now be wary of the Bolt EV and EUV. Several new EV models from other automakers have also gone on sale since Bolt production stopped, although none can match the Bolt’s $32,495 starting price.
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