We drove the 2024 Genesis G70, Porsche encountered a difficulty importing most of its lineup with U.S. customs, and Lamborghini’s CEO talked in regards to the automaker’s future electrical automobiles. It is the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Motor Authority.
We drove the 2024 Genesis G70 and located the up to date luxurious sport sedan stays elegant. The brand new base turbo-4 supplies extra energy which in flip supplies a good stronger worth proposition. The turbo-6 automobile continues to be downright fast and our selection, however the base engine makes the inexpensive mannequin extra enjoyable than earlier than.
The 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant GT debuted because the fire-breathing wagon’s swan tune. The limited-production high-performance variant options hand-built remaining meeting with numerous carbon fiber bits, big 22-inch Avus wheels, and presumably a big price ticket when it arrives later this yr.
Most new Porsches are being held at U.S. ports on account of a U.S. Customs’ problem. An organization spokesperson stated a small digital part, regarded as a microchip, is the difficulty and must be changed in every automobile earlier than they are often launched and shipped to dealerships. Clients ready for automobiles are being advised components are on their means and the automobiles shall be up to date as shortly as attainable. A timeline is unknown.
The Volkswagen Arteon was set to bow out after the 2024 mannequin yr, however the hatchback ceased to exist in 2023, a yr sooner than deliberate, regardless of no one noticing. Volkswagen stated manufacturing of the Arteon ended someday within the second half of 2023. Will probably be changed by the electrical ID.7 within the lineup later this yr.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelman stated that future electrical Lambos may have blistering efficiency on paper, however nonetheless will ship an emotional feeling behind the wheel. The manager famous a power-to-weight ratio is essential, and EVs must have a ton of energy as a result of batteries weigh rather a lot. The primary electrical Lamborghini shall be a high-riding 2+2 GT adopted by an excellent SUV.