Ford's redesigned Ranger was first shown in 2021, but it has only now been revealed in its U.S.-market form. The new mid-size pickup truck hits dealerships this summer as a 2024 model, and will include for the first time a fiery Raptor version for Americans.
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Heritage Customs Valiance Convertible based on the Land Rover Defender 90
A Dutch coachbuilder by the name of Heritage Customs this week announced a convertible conversion for the Land Rover Defender. The conversion starts at about $90,000 and turns the two-door Defender 90 into the perfect droptop for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a luxury ride.
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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale
One of the vehicles we tested this week was the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale. It's a close cousin of the Dodge Hornet, and Alfa Romeo is offering it exclusively with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and sporty moves.
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2024 Volvo C40 Recharge
We also spent some time behind the wheel of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge and the related C40 Recharge. New to the range is an entry-level version with a single motor mounted at the rear, making these the first rear-wheel-drive Volvos to reach the U.S. in 25 years.
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2025 Volkswagen ID.7 wagon spy shots - Photo credit: Baldauf
Volkswagen has only just revealed its 2025 ID.7 hatchback but a new body style for the electric car is already out testing. It's a wagon, and there's a good chance it will be offered in the U.S.
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2024 Porsche Panamera spy shots - Photo credit: Baldauf
Also spied testing this week was a prototype for a redesigned Porsche Panamera that is likely to arrive late this year or early next. This will be the last generation of the big hatchback and wagon to feature internal-combustion engines, as Porsche plans to make all of its models electric apart from the 911.
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Alpine A290 Beta concept
And finally, French performance marque Alpine provided an early look at the first of its future electric vehicles. A concept car revealed this week previews an Alpine A290 hot hatch due to enter production in 2024.