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Very certain speculation on the CLE63 Output + Engine

Mercedes-AMG is revving up excitement with its forthcoming CLE 63 AMG, anticipated to boast a formidable twin-turbo 4.0L V8 engine.

The powerhouse of the CLE63 is very certainly expected to unleash a thrilling 577 HP (585 PS) and 590 lb-ft (790 NM) of torque with 4MATIC+. Recent spy shots have caught the CLE 63 nearly undisguised. Intriguingly, the absence of a rear charging port hints at a pure V8 experience, although hybrid variants might still roar into the lineup, offering power well over 800 PS.

After Mercedes announced reducing S-Class production due to declining demand, EQS models follow

Mercedes is cutting production of its flagship S-Class and now the EQS models too, due to declining sales. S-Class sales have dropped 22% in the first half of the year, with only 28,100 units sold worldwide. The EQS has also seen significant declines, particularly in the U.S. Will more “high priced” models follow?

Mercedes attributes this downturn to various “geopolitical and economic factors”. Production at the Sindelfingen plant will be reduced to a single shift starting in October. Despite the cutback, the plant remains flexible to adjust production as needed.

Ferrari CEO targeted by deep-fake attack on company

Ferrari executive narrowly avoided being scammed by deepfake criminals who impersonated CEO Benedetto Vigna using AI technology. How?

The impostors contacted another Ferrari executive via WhatsApp, initially sending messages and then making a phone call using an AI-generated voice that mimicked CEO Vigna. The executive noticed slight mechanical distortions in the voice and became suspicious. To confirm his doubts, he asked a personal question that the scammer failed to answer, promptly ending the call.

As reported by Bloomberg, one of the messages read: “Hey, did you hear about the big acquisition we’re planning? I could need your help.” The scammer continued, “Be ready to sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement our lawyer will send you ASAP.” The message concluded with a sense of urgency: “Italy’s market regulator and Milan stock exchange have already been informed. Maintain utmost discretion.”

Ferrari representatives declined to comment on the incident, which Bloomberg learned about from unnamed sources. The situation, which occurred earlier this month, is under investigation by the company.

2025 BMW M5 Touring + Lamborghini Huracan successor will reveal successively - put it on your calendar!

The new BMW M5 Touring (G99) will make its debut on August 15 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The stats are already known, but here are the hard facts: The Touring will feature a 4.4-liter V8 biturbo engine paired with a strong electric motor, delivering 727 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque.

Lamborghini is set to unveil the successor to the Huracan, expected to be named the “Temerario”, on August 16 during Monterey Car Week. The new model will feature a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine and three electric motors, combining for over 888 horsepower. It will mark the final step in Lamborghini's hybridization strategy.

Most recent BMW delivery numbers are here.

BMW's sales performance for the first half of 2024 showed varied results across its whole model lineup. The X1 and X2 crossovers saw significant growth with a 34.1% increase, selling 185,243 units. The 3 Series and 4 Series were again the most popular, with a 3.8% rise to 272,218 units sold. However, the 5 Series and 6 Series experienced a 19% drop, with sales falling to 114,165 units.

The XM model achieved the highest percentage growth at 53.3%. Why is BMW still considering getting rid of the XM? Simple answer: While in one or two markets, the XM performs great, in most it’s miserable. Meanwhile, the Z4 continued to decline, dropping 14.8% to 5,489 units worldwide.

For a detailed breakdown, you can read the full article here.

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