2023 BMW 7-Series & i7, 2023 Ferrari 296 GTS and Mercedes EQS SUV: Your Weekly Brief

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Tesla’s profit rose to $3.3 billion in the first quarter thanks to higher prices and strong demand

Tesla reported record profits of $3.3 billion in the first quarter of 2022, which is $1 billion more than what the company made at the same time last year. The company has seen sharp price increases for many of its cars over the past few years, with the Model 3 now priced 34 percent higher than it was three years ago.

2023 BMW 7-Series gets first EV variant and 31-inch widescreen TV for rear passengers

BMW has pulled the covers off the all-new 2023 Series. Sharing a somewhat polarizing face with the recently revealed X7, the latest flagship sedan also includes the i7 as the first all-electric 7er to come from the brand. Unlike the EQS and S-Class, the i7 remains integrated into the 7 Series lineup. ICE options at launch will consist of six inline motors and a V8, both assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system. BMW will soon offer two more performance-oriented models, including a plug-in hybrid model, and a high-performance electric version.

2023 Ferrari 296 GTS Hybrid is a tanning machine with 819 horsepower

Say hello to a new addition to the Ferrari 296 range. The 2023296 GTS Hybrid features a retractable hardtop that opens in 14 seconds and at speeds up to 28 mph (45 km/h). Key specs are carried over from the hardtop GTB, including a V6 that can make 654 hp (663 hp) with 165 hp of electric power for a total of 819 hp (830 hp). The GTB and GTS share a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 2.9 seconds, but the 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) roadster is 0.3 seconds slower. .

Lexus RZ 450e debuts as a professional Toyota bZ4X with 309 hp and 0-62 in 5.6 seconds

Lexus’ first experience with the electric e-TNGA platform is a sibling to the Toyota bZ4x and Subaru Solterra, but it aims to differentiate itself in several ways. It comes with a different chassis, a more powerful propulsion system, and premium features. The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e features two electric motors and all-wheel drive as standard. Together, the two engines produce 309 hp (230 kW / 313 hp) and 435 Nm (321 lb-ft) of torque – significantly more than the 215 hp (160 kW / 218 hp) and 309 Nm (228 lb-ft) of electric crossovers Toyota and Subaru two-engine. The RZ has an estimated WLTP range of more than 400 km (249 mi), which is less than the 470 km (292 mi) confirmed WLTP range of the EU-spec Toyota bZ4x. Inside, there’s an optional yoke steering wheel and the premium materials you’ve come to expect from a Lexus.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV looks like the king of its all-new electric class

Not to be confused with the similarly named EQS Sedan, it looks like the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV could be the best in its class. Despite the somewhat lackluster styling, the EQS SUV gets all the tech that its sedan counterpart does, including options like MBUX Hyperscreen, rear-seat entertainment and advanced artificial intelligence. Driving range is low on the EQS sedan, with the SUV managing 373 miles (600 km) on the WLTP scale versus the 479 miles (770 km) of the sedan.

The new Lincoln Star SUV concept is the brand’s guiding light for the future of electric vehicles

With the brand enjoying a purple patch of global sales, Lincoln is leveraging its success to plan for a future where half of its volume comes from electric vehicles. Although the new Star SUV concept isn’t announced as a product per se, it previews the brand’s EV trajectory. Some notable features include a “coast-to-coast” screen for the interior, a beverage cooler in the rear seats, and a “lounge mode” that converts the rear hatch to outside seating.

The Audi Urbansphere concept is an electric pickup truck taller than the Cadillac Escalade

The Urbansphere is the third and final vehicle to be offered from the brand’s “Sphere” range, which saw the Sky Sphere Roadster and Grandsphere luxury sedan. The Urbansphere is essentially a luxury van in an electric minivan and was designed with the Chinese market in mind. Audi describes the concept as “a lounge on wheels and a mobile office, serving as a third living space during your time in traffic” while boasting that it has the most interior space of any of its models, aided by its shape and EV platform encapsulation.

2025 Audi Q5: design, engines and everything else we know about the latest ICE إصدار

There’s a new Audi Q5 on the horizon, with the third generation SUV likely to be introduced in 2024 as the 2025MY. It will be the last Q5 to use internal combustion engines, but it will feature a range of hybrid options, including light and plug-in versions. CarScoops artist Josh Byrnes’s independent illustration shows what we’d expect from an Audi volume vendor, based on what we’ve already seen from the spy footage.

Watch the Cop Dodge Bullets and the PIT Dodge in the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer

An Oklahoma soldier demonstrates exemplary vehicle control and calmness while participating in a high-speed pursuit of a suspected armed thief in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Despite coming under fire from the jeep driver, Officer Miller continued to engage in the chase, eventually using a much smaller Dodge Charger to complete a pit maneuver.

What else makes the news

Netflix loses 50 billion dollars in value

HBO Max & HBO gained 3 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2022, while Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers. pic.twitter.com/odhizdUmWh

– Pop Base April 21, 2022

Netflix shares fell 35 percent as the company announced that it had lost subscribers for the first time in a decade. Subscriptions fell by more than 200,000 in the first four months of 2022, while the company also struggled with price hikes and a departure from Russia. according to BBCWilliam Ackman, one of the most popular American investors, abandoned his $1.1 billion investment in Netflix on Wednesday, posting a loss of more than $400 million.

Lewis Hamilton confirms interest in Chelsea bid

🗣️ “I’ve been a football fan since I was a kid.”

Lewis Hamilton explains why he’s joining a consortium making bids for Chelsea Football Club.pic.twitter.com/RjmKLTH2WZ

– Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) April 22 2022

Lewis Hamilton has confirmed his interest in buying Chelsea FC. In an interview during press sessions at the Imola Grand Prix, Hamilton mentioned how his sister made him an Arsenal fan, but his uncle was a huge fan of the Blues. He described himself as a sports fan, emphasizing his interest in the consortium seeking control of the club.