New BMW 7 Series Features the Debatable Neue Klasse Dashboard: TDS
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7️⃣ BMW has revealed a refreshed version of the seventh-generation 7 Series, which is one of the most extensive facelifts seen. The 2027 model features a significantly revamped exterior that aligns more closely with the Neue Klasse design philosophy, along with the introduction of Panoramic iDrive in the cabin, a standard passenger touchscreen, and the much-discussed vertical two-spoke steering wheel.
🤑 Ferrari plans to price its Luce EV at approximately $650,000, as reported by Bloomberg.
🔥 Ford is recalling roughly 140,000 Ranger pickup trucks due to incorrectly placed or insecure wiring harnesses behind the sun visor and headliner, which could lead to a short circuit and potentially cause a fire near the A pillar, according to Reuters.
📉 EV registrations in California have dropped by 40% compared to a year ago, with Tesla particularly affected, seeing a 24% decline in sales within the state during that time, per Reuters.
⚡ Remember the Smart Fortwo? It’s making a comeback—not in the U.S.—as the Smart #2, which draws on its predecessor’s design and offers around 186 miles of electric range, as reported by InsideEVs.
6️⃣ Porsche specialists Gunther Werks has launched the final installment of their Speedster series, aptly named Project Endgame. This extensively modified 993 features an 840-horsepower, 660 lb-ft 4.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine crafted by Rothsport Racing, according to Top Gear.
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New BMW 7 Series Features the Debatable Neue Klasse Dashboard: TDS
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