The name Sony is known to everyone, but few of us would associate this name with the automotive world. In all probability, this would be done by gamers on the Playstation platform, while the rest would first think of the famous 'walkman', laptop, television or the aforementioned 'toy' platform. From CES 2020, this concept will also be different.
The curtains have come down and Japanese automotive titan Toyota has revealed its latest creation: the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. With an all-new hybrid powertrain that delivers a whopping 326 horsepower and a new off-road package, it sounds like something that's everything pick-up drivers want. like to see in your garage.
We've seen quite a few Jeeps that have been modified in one way or another. We were sure we had seen everything, but we were surprised by Loco Hauk, which uses the chemical compound H2O for propulsion.
Remember the movie Hancock and the glasses worn by Will Smith? The British car manufacturer MINI will provide additional safety and comfort for drivers and passengers with glasses of a similar design, as at the Shanghai Motor Show it presented the concept of MINI smart glasses for displaying augmented reality Augmented Vision, which, in a similar way to the one already presented by Google Glass, with a screen at eye level and with relevant information improves and enriches driving.
The electric Hyundai Kona is among the first to combine electric mobility with off-road styling. It sets a different philosophy among electric cars, because now we can drive longer, and for the average user we have enough energy available for daily needs.
The electric motor segment is a fertile field for motorcycle designers. Instead of arranging complex internal combustion engines, they are dealing with an extremely simple and compact engine and a flexible battery pack. Plus, no one has really mapped out what an e-bike should look like, so they can experiment with ideas that would never hold water in the octane world. A typical example: the Expemotion e-raw motorcycle with a wooden seat and an iPhone for the dashboard.
American Hennessey brings news that will please all fans of sports pickups. They recently unveiled their latest masterpiece called the VelociRaptor 500, which is based on the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor. Under the hood of this off-road beauty, you'll find a fearless 500 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful in its segment. If you like that, you'll have to shell out $24,950 (about €23,000) for the upgrade package, which is a big addition to the pickup's base price, which is set at $56,960 (about €54,000 in the US market). The first deliveries are planned for the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Cobalt Co50 Valkyrie is the fastest private jet in its class in the world. It is a superb steel bird with the appearance of fighter jets, which is at the same time an extremely handsome and capable "animal". It can travel 1,945 kilometers on a single breath and is equipped with hand-stitched leather seats.
The Italian motorcycle manufacturer Volt has introduced its first electric motorcycle Lacama. It is an engine that customers will be able to fully customize with the help of 3D printing, bringing it closer to their personal style.
In the world of classic cars, there are few vehicles that can boast such heritage and recognition as the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, especially the one that played a role in the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street. This car is not only iconic for its design and performance, but also for its role in cinematic history. Recently, this precious piece of automotive and film history hit the auction stage, garnering interest from collectors and car enthusiasts from around the world.
The X4 is the continuation of the story with the X6, with which BMW opened a new sub-segment of a crossover between an SUV and a sports coupe and now extends this concept to the mid-size class. Compared to its bigger brother, it has a few less noses, but it's still a feast for the eyes, and considering the similar spaciousness and usability, I would definitely prefer the first one.
At the auto show in Detroit, MINI will present a refreshed image of the three- and five-door model, as well as the one "without the top". At the same time, these models will also be the first to wear the redesigned MINI logo, which emphasizes MINI's core values – driving pleasure, distinctive design, premium quality and emotional appeal.