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The smart EQ forfour, which is the four-door longer-wheelbase model and a sibling to the Renault Twingo , went out of production in December according to a report from  Electrive . This means that smart is among the automakers with the smallest range, since it is only offering the eq fortwo in coupé and cabrio forms. The first generation smart forfour was sold between 2004 and 2006. The supermini based on the Mitsubishi Colt, was smart’s first four-door model. After a long hiatus, smart unveiled the second generation  forfour  in 2014, which became a longer derivative of the popular fortwo. The  fully electric versions followed in 2017, and in 2019, smart became an all-electric brand by unveiling the facelifted  EQ fortwo/forfour and discontinuing the ICE-powered models. Read Also:  The Twingo Won’t Live Past Its Current Generation, But Renault Won’t Abandon Segment The EQ forfour was one of the most affordable electric models in the European market...

Back in 2017, Pagani unveiled the Zonda HP Barchetta , one of the countless special editions of the Italian hypercar that was supposed to be the last. In 2019, the automaker revealed they won’t be making any new Zondas , only new variants based on existing chassis. Fast forward to 2022, and LMM Design has teased a new Zonda on Instagram, which will allegedly be the “fifth and final entry into Pagani’s insane 760 Series”. According to LMM Design, the model will be a “brand new” Zonda created in collaboration with the Pagani factory, and the first Zonda specification fully designed by the firm. While the term brand new is pretty much self-explanatory, we can’t help but wonder if an existing Zonda served as a base for this project. The company will reveal the full specifications of the hypercar “soon”. Until then, we only have a set of teaser photos showing the production process. See Also: Pagani Puro Program Will Certify The Authenticity Of Your Zonda Or Huayra   ...

Although car thefts have been declining for the last 30 years, the rate has risen slightly over the past five years. Research from insurance agency Uswitch reveals which states saw the most and the fewest stolen vehicles in 2020. The agency’s study reveals that last year there were 246 stolen vehicles across America per 100,000 inhabitants. Compared to 1990, that’s actually pretty good. The rate of thefts for that year was at 657.8 per 100,000 inhabitants, meaning it has fallen significantly over the last 30 years. However, between 2015 and 2020, the rate rose a little over 10 percent. However, car theft rates vary widely from one state to the next. Read Also:  People In California Are Leaving Their Trunks Open To Dissuade Thieves Topping the list of states with the most car thefts per capita is Colorado . It is the leading state by a wide margin, with 524.3 stolen vehicles per 100,000 inhabitants. That’s almost 100 more than the next highest states, New Mexico and Californ...

Toyota Europe has just announced the Hilux GR Sport, the new flagship variant of the pickup inspired by its  Dakar Rally counterpart , featuring design and suspension upgrades. Notably, the EU-spec Hilux GR Sport is different from the JDM-spec model bearing the same name, and from the Hilux Revo GR Sport unveiled last year in Thailand. Starting with the exterior, the Hilux GR Sport is visually distinguished by a redesigned front bumper featuring a huge honeycomb grille with Toyota lettering, a G-pattern mesh, and a glossy black surround. The front end also benefits from taller decorative intakes incorporating the fog lights, plus a body-colored skid plate. Other than that, the flagship trim gets the LED headlights from the higher trims of the facelifted Hilux that was unveiled in 2020. See Also:  Rad’s “Pathfinder” Bodykit Gives Toyota Hilux Raptor-Rivaling Looks The EU-spec Hilux GR Sport (right) is visually distinguished from both the JDM-spec model (top left) ...

Good morning, and welcome to our daily digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with… Your A-Z Guide To All The New Cars, SUVs, Trucks And EVs Coming In 2022 A new year means a slew of new cars scheduled for launch. And with the world slowly finding its feet after a couple of rocky years, 2022 looks like it’s going to be packed with new metal. So we’ve rounded up everything from the Acura Integra to the VW ID.5 in our new car, SUV, truck, and EV A-Z. Quick Spin: The Toyota Mirai Is A Comfortable And Stylish Fuel Cell Flagship While not everyone is convinced there’s a future for hydrogen-powered vehicles, Toyota has been one of the strongest proponents of the alternative fuel source. But is it a Betamax car in a VHS world? Quite possibly, and it doesn’t help that California is the only state where one can refuel. Regardless, the Mirai is a glimpse at what could be possible, but with most automakers opting for battery electric tech, for the time being it can’t be...

The M3 Touring is poised to be one of the German automaker’s most exciting new model launches in 2022 and to ring in the New Year, BMW has released a new teaser video of the car. The clip was filmed in snowy conditions somewhere in Europe and shows the M3 Touring powersliding around turns and putting all of its power to good use while being filmed by a helicopter. It ultimately spells out ‘2022’ in the snow. BMW enthusiasts have been clamoring for an M3 Touring for many years and, finally, the Bavarian automaker will offer customers a new alternative to the Audi RS4 Avant and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Estate. Read Also: Check Out The 2022 BMW M3 Touring’s Brakes Glow As It Gets Pounded Around The ‘Ring The carmaker has yet to confirm technical specifications about the M3 Touring but it will probably be sold exclusively in Competition guise. If that’s the case, that means it will rock a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six producing the same 503 hp and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque a...

Following the kind of tease routine that would put a Vegas stripper to shame, Mercedes will today finally unwrap its mile-munching Vision EQXX concept . The German automaker set itself a target of creating the most efficient Benz yet , an EV capable of traveling 1000 km (621 miles) on a single charge, but rather than simply whack in a huge battery pack, which would add weight and cost, Mercedes is relying on a different, more intelligent strategy. You can find out more about that strategy by tuning into the livestream event at 12.00 EST (18.00 CET) today, but from the glimpses we’ve seen so far we know it will feature an adjustable rear diffuser and won’t feature conventional door mirrors. And for anyone (us included) that was disappointed that the production EQS sedan looked rather unsexy compared with the EQS Vision concept that previewed it, you’ll be pleased to note that  the EQXX promises a whole lot more sizzle. View the EQS in profile and all you see is one boring unb...

Lexus feels it has to spell it out for you and, across the back of its cars at least, will make the switch from its longtime L badge, replacing it with its full name. Brian Bolain, Lexus’ global head of marketing, recently told Motor Trend  that the trend previewed with the 2022 NX will eventually be a brand-wide design choice. “We need some way to signify that change is coming to Lexus, and this may seem like a dumb way, but it catches your eye,” Bolain told the outlet. The updated LX will be the next vehicle to gain the badge. The trend is part of a larger industry move towards bold lettering, rather than symbolic badging. Lexus will join Range Rovers, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, the GMC Hummer, and a number of others in choosing to spell its name out over the rear of its vehicles. Read Also:  Car Brand And Model Names Go Wide And Large In New Trend That’s Sweeping The Industry Additionally, Lexus is looking to up its infotainment game. Along with Toyota, it has invest...