This is a quick roundup of what’s happened in automotive for the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024.
Lotus Launches Electre Carbon Special Edition at $230k
Lotus is offering a ultra-luxury variant of its electric hyper-SUV called the Eletre Carbon. The $230,000 utility has been designed specifically for the North American market. Orders will begin delivery in the first quarter of 2025.
Mustang GTD Is Fastest and Most Powerful Production Mustang in History
The 2025 Mustang GTD sets a new performance bar for the brand with 815 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. Top speed is 202 miles per hour. The GTD includes active aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic brakes, and inboard-rear suspension with semi-active dampers.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Opens for Orders
The new First Call package for the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona EV launches for ordering. Deliveries expected to begin late this year. Orders include a two-day experience at the Radford Racing School.
2025 Honda Accord SE Gets Mid-Cycle Refresh
The new 2025 Accord SE sees exterior styling upgrades, interior features changes, and pricing starting at $28,295 plus delivery.
Lotus Unveils Theory 1 Concept
Lotus has unveiled Theory 1, a concept car that embodies the future of the company’s intelligent performance vehicles. It’s “DNA” includes digital experience, natural connections, and analogue engineering.
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ Motorsport Collectors Edition Launched
A new 200-unit, limited model of the Mercedes-AMG GT 63, called teh Pro 4Matic+ Motorsport Collector’s Edition, includes exclusive paintwork with hand finish, a contrast-stitched interior, and exclusive standard equipment and a custom AMG car cover.
GM Begins Shipping EVs With NACS Plugs
General Motors has begun shipping electric vehicles with Tesla’s NACS plugs and has added a GM-approved NACS DC adapter for customers with J1772 plugged vehicles.
Jeep Gladiator Gets New Transmission, Exterior Paint Options
Jeep has announced that the 2025 Gladiator pickup truck will have a new eight-speed automatic transmission and two new military-inspired exterior paint options.
