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Italian sports car maker Lamborghini has announced that 2022 will be the final year it offers pure combustion-engined cars. Starting from next year, the automaker will begin selling plug-in hybrid models, and all of its offerings will be electrified by 2024.
In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said:
“2022 will be the last time that we only offer combustion engines.”
Lamborghini’s first production PHEV is said to be unveiled later this year, which is among four new planned product launches. The company has allocated record 1.5 billion euros for its electrification phase, including an all-electric Lamborghini that’s scheduled to be released after 2025. Lamborghini is also working on the final design for its first EV, while Winkelmann said the company is leaning toward a four-door model suited for daily use.
Meanwhile, the CEO said Lamborghini has nearly sold out its entire production run for 2022, on the back of record deliveries and demand in 2021 as the company delivered 8,405 vehicles globally in 2021.
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Despite COVID-19 challenges and global shortage of semi-conductor chips, Chery sold 961,926 units, which is not only a massive 37% year-on-year increase but also a record-breaking figure for the Chinese automaker.
Among nearly 1 million vehicles it sold last year, Chery exported 269,154 units, which is 136.3% higher when compared to exports from previous year. With that, Chery has retained its title as the leading exporter of Chinese passenger vehicles for 19 consecutive years.
Chery claims a global user base of over 10 million consumers, including 1.95 million users outside of China. Chery attributes its popularity in global markets to the “Pro/ Plus” series of models which boasts enhanced looks & features compared to regular models.
Two of such Pro models– Tiggo-4 Pro and Tigg-8 Pro were unveiled recently as Chery having teamed up with Ghandhara is in process of making a comeback by introducing a range of passenger vehicles in Pakistan. As revealed by the company officials during the event, Chery will launch at least 6/7 more products in the country within the next 2/3 years including sedans and new energy vehicles. The move is part of Chery’s strategy to engage with emerging automotive markets around the world, tailoring brands and products to meet the rising consumer demand.
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23Jan, 2022
The return of Loeb Sébastien / Galmiche I. Ford Puma Rally1 to the World Rally Championship will be remembered with the victory in the Monte Carlo Rally 2022. Although not a full season, Loeb gave very strong support to Ford and recorded his first victory with the new generation cars.
Today, the two Sébastien Loeb and Sebastian Ogier (Ogier S. / Veillas B. Toyota GR Yaris Rally1) fought for the victory, with Loeb taking the victory with +10.5 seconds.
At the beginning of Sunday, Ogier led, and after the first stage today the lead was exactly 20.0 seconds. But on the 16th CE La Penne - Collongues 2 (19.37 km) penultimate for the day Sebastien Ogier burst a tire, and without changing it continued to the final, but with a loss of 34.1 seconds.
In the last stage Power Stage the winner is Rovanperä K. / Halttunen Jonne Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.
Ford's strong performance is complemented by the third position of Breen Craig / Nagle Pa (Ford Puma Rally1) at +1: 39.8.
Fourth in the Monte Carlo Rally 2022 is Rovanperä K. / Halttunen Jonne (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1) at +2: 16.2.
A disastrous start for Hyundai this season, with the 6th Neuville T. / Wydaeghe M. (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) leading the way with more than 7 minutes to go.
First in RC2 and 7th in the overall standings is Mikkelsen A. / Eriksen T. (Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo).
It should be noted that Sebastian Loeb won the Monte Carlo Rally with a new navigator Isabelle Galmiche, and just a week ago recorded second place in the toughest race in motorsport, the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
The next race on the calendar of the World Rally Championship is Rally Sweden on February 24-27.