Ford Ranger Raptor V6 2023.

Ford Ranger Raptor V6 2023.

Ford Ranger Raptor V6 2023.

Ford Ranger Raptor V6 2023 next generation: three-liter V6 engine, 397 hp. Sales start this summer.

The novelty of the American brand is the third vehicle in the current Raptor family after the corresponding versions of full-size pickup Ford F-150 and SUV Bronco.

«Regular» pickup Ford Ranger of the new generation was introduced in late November 2021.

Recall, the project was implemented in partnership with the German concern Volkswagen, while «twin» novelty — VW Amarok next generation — has not yet been introduced.

In the meantime, it’s the turn of the debut of the top version of the medium-sized Ford truck: the company today presented a version with the addition Raptor to the name.

The Ford Ranger Raptor joins the current family of «extreme» versions of the brand’s models, which also includes the full-size Ford F-150 Raptor pickup and the Bronco Raptor SUV.

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Cupra Tavascan Extreme E 2024.

Cupra Tavascan Extreme E 2024.

Cupra Tavascan Extreme E 2024.

The Cupra Tavascan Extreme E electric 2024 off-road racing vehicle is unveiled.

The Cupra Tavascan Extreme E electric concept developed together with ABT Sportsline has premiered at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich.

This prototype is also known under the name «e-CUPRA ABT XE1».

It is a racing off-road vehicle with an aggressive exterior design, high ground clearance and «teeth» wheels.

Curiously, its body is not made of popular in racing models carbon fiber, but of biocomposite, which contains, for example, linen fibers.

This material is about 10% heavier than carbon fiber, but it’s much more environmentally friendly — during its production the level of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere is almost 85% lower than while making the same carbon fiber.

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Porsche Macan Electric EV 2023.

Porsche Macan Electric EV 2023.

Porsche Macan Electric EV 2023.

Porsche Macan Electric EV 2023. The Germans spoke about the start of road tests of the Porsche Macan electric model, whose market launch is scheduled for 2023.

After the first checks at the test site at the Porsche Development Center in Weissach, a pair of «physical prototypes» were sent outside the company’s premises for the first time.

Michael Steiner, member of the Porsche Executive Board for Research and Development, says the electric Macan will be the sportiest model in its segment.

By the time the new Macan hits the market, its prototypes will have covered about three million kilometers around the world in various conditions, the company says.

Porsche uses the word “physical” for a reason: more than 20 detailed digital models of the Macan were created in parallel, on which engineers perfect aerodynamics, acoustics, ergonomics and a new virtual cockpit, energy management, temperature control of the battery, motors and on-board charger.

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Citroen C5 Aircross 2022.

Citroen C5 Aircross 2022.

Citroen C5 Aircross 2022.

Citroen C5 Aircross 2022: updated appearance and interior, but the same “stuffing”

The premiere of the updated SUV Citroen C5 Aircross took place in Europe.

During restyling, the model received a modified front end in a fresh X-face corporate style.

The latter implies that the DRL LED strips in the headlights are visually connected to each other by means of a dotted line.

By the way, such a design decision visually made the “face” somewhat wider.

The taillights of the SUV retained the old housings, but at the same time received a three-dimensional light pattern, plus the car got new wheels and a changed color palette.

In particular, if the pre-reform model had bright contrasting accents “in a circle”, then the restyled one has a much more strict dark decor.

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Hyundai Kona 2023.

Hyundai Kona 2023.

Hyundai Kona 2023.

Hyundai Kona is one of the most outstanding crossovers of the Korean company.

Car enthusiasts speak inconsistently about this model because of its bizarre design. However, this SUV does not leave anyone indifferent.

There are pictures of the updated crossover Hyundai Kona.

Western media published pictures with a camouflaged Hyundai Kona crossover version of the 2023 model year.

The camouflaged vehicle was tested in snowy Sweden.

Whatever anyone says about Hyundai Kona, the appearance of this crossover definitely attracts the attention of all road users.

Having been on the market since 2017, the South Korean car received a small update at the end of 2020.

Now, Western publications have published photos with a prototype of a new generation of South Korean news, which is now being tested.

The test car was filmed in Sweden, and this car was fitted with Autec rims and a standard set of rims.

Hyundai has another crossover called the Bayon. Both of them are small crossovers from the South Korean brand.

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