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Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/motor-insurer-aig-stops-insuring-mclarens-driven-to-malaysia SINGAPORE – In a rare move, motor insurer AIG has decided not to insure McLaren sports cars when they are driven across the Causeway. The move comes after a recent crash in Johor involving three McLarens when a group of the British sports cars was heading south towards Kluang on Oct 29, 2023. No one was injured in the incident. In a correspondence to an insurance broker, AIG said its decision came on the back of “an exceptional increase in frequency of severe accidents involving McLaren vehicles in Malaysia”. From April 1, 2024, the insurer said it will not be liable for losses arising from accidents occurring outside Singapore. AIG declined to comment when contacted by The Straits Times. The move came as a shock to McLaren owners. Mr Marcus Luah, who was among the trio involved in the Johor crash, said: “I don’t understand why McLaren is being singled out. There have been many past crashes in Malaysia involving other brands. So I’m a bit puzzled.” Mr Luah, 32, a property agent, said AIG has quoted him a premium that is “five times” that of his current one for policy renewal. “Obviously, I am not going to go back to them. I can understand if it is two times, but five times!” Insurance broker Eazy, which specialises in insurance for high-end cars, indicated that the stand by AIG was rare but not unheard of. “It’s not uncommon for cars which cost more than $3 million,” said Eazy chief executive Douglas Chia. “But it’s less common for cars below that price range.” Prices for the latest McLaren model – the 750S – range between $1.5 million and $1.6 million with certificate of entitlement. Mr Chia said the annual premium for a car like the McLaren Artura ranges between $6,000 and $10,000 for a regular driver with a 50 per cent no-claim discount. “We’re sourcing for alternatives for our customers,” he added. Mr Chong Kah Wei, managing director for McLaren at multi-brand dealership Eurokars, said: “This is a hard call by AIG. They are doing this for their own interest. But we have other insurance partners like Liberty. “We are working to transition some customers over to Liberty, so that they are taken care of. Meanwhile, we are in talks with AIG to see how we can lessen the impact on existing customers.” When approached, the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) said it does not comment on the practices of individual members. “This is a matter of each insurer’s risk acceptance,” said GIA chief executive Ho Kai Weng. Lawyer Chia Boon Teck, a co-managing partner at law firm Chia Wong, said: “When the insurance policy is up for renewal, the insurer is entitled not to cover Malaysian drives. But I don’t think the insurer can unilaterally do this midstream of the insurance policy – unless the policy allows the insurer to do so.” Not all spectacular crashes involving McLarens take place in Malaysia. On May 21, 2023, the driver of a McLaren was arrested after his vehicle crashed in Keppel Road. The police said the 43-year-old male driver was arrested for failing to render assistance. His passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was left alone in the wreck at the scene. According to Land Transport Authority statistics, there are around 200 McLarens in Singapore.

where is McLaren ? LOL

Whats the masking tape about? McLaren's design failure or wrong choice of material?

Let these owners engage lawyers to fight the case in court lor.... Am sure the lawyers also happy to except the case and earn themselves another Mclaren while they are at it? Some more, just not covered when driving to Malaysia... Just drive your 2nd or 3rd car when u die die want to go malaysia lor.. As I said, rich people problem.

Any McLaren owners that think the car is not powderful enough for them can try selling it at https://www.quotz.com.sg/. - Bro Quotz

This McLaren,AIG can cover.?

Heard that Mclaren is the most difficult supercar to drive in terms of handling its dynamics...

mai la. tiao in workshop and occupy a service bay or occupy a car park lots. claim back COE and paper better. IMHO which british car is decently good these days. all plagued with unreliability. i see so many videos of poeple trying to open mclaren car door i want to laugh.

AIG runs a business. It sees expensive claims coming from high risk cars in MY... oh.. it's another McLaren. Even if they keep raising their premium, it's not enough. So there you go... cancel them.

Obviously, McLaren have lousy drivers.

It is rare that insurer change terms & conditions for in-force policies. If it can happen to McLaren, it means that it can happen to anybody.

32yr old, property agent owns a McLaren... At that age, I was still driving my Japanese B&B... I am in the wrong profession...😒

A lot of these McLaren on the road are COE 12 C , no more PARF value lo … transact price mostly around 320-360 k … cheaper than a new 5 series now … but drive on the road jin sart … so not surprised to see the drivers age mostly the early 30s lo … if accident , will die die try to repair if not if total loss , only left COE value … then confirm POK

IMHO. There are about 180-200 McLarens in SG. In the article, NCB 50%, is between $6k to $10k (average $8k). Eurokars since 2020 have strategic partnership with Liberty Insurance so it is unlikely AIG has the entire pie. Let's say AIG indeed have the entire of let's say 200 McLarens, each paying $8k, total will be $1.6m Only sufficient to replace 1x McLaren. Only need 1 car to sabo the rest of the cars. Source : Info off the internet.

It is rare that insurer change terms & conditions for in-force policies. If it can happen to McLaren, it means that it can happen to anybody.

Rich people problem. 🤣 32 years old property agent drive McLaren…Huat ah!

Ferrari and Mclaren racing for podium today

Maybe he has a McLaren parked at Millenia Walk and see Merc no up?

McLaren built a $1 million hypercar that it says is unlike any other vehicle in the world http://www.businessinsider.sg/mclarens-senna-hypercar-pictures-details-2017-12/?r=US&IR=T The McLaren Senna hypercar debuted on Saturday. It’s named after legendary Formula One racer Ayrton Senna. McLaren will on build only 500 Sennas with a price tag of $1 million each. The Senna is powered by a 789 horsepower twin-turbo V8. Ayrton Senna is arguably the greatest driver in Formula One history and one who made an indelible mark on McLaren. The Brazilian spent six of his 11 seasons in F1 with McLaren during which time he delivered 35 race victories and three world championships. On Saturday, McLaren unveiled a new $1 million (£750,000) hypercar called the Senna in a ceremony at the company’s headquarters outside of London. The McLaren Senna will be just the second member of the company’s Ultimate Series, which has remained without a production model since the P1 hybrid hypercar ended its run in 2015. “The McLaren Senna is a car like no other: the personification of McLaren’s motorsport DNA, legalized or road use but designed and developed from the outset to excel on a circuit,” McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt said in a statement. “Every element of this new Ultimate Series McLaren has an uncompromised performance focus, honed to ensure the purest possible connection between driver and machine and deliver the ultimate track driving experience in the way that only a McLaren can.” According to McLaren, the Senna is built to be the ultimate track-focused road car. Thus, everything about the Senna is about putting up insane lap times on the track while offering a comfortable commute on the road. That also means function over form when it comes to aesthetics. The Senna is powered by a 789 horsepower version of the McLaren’s 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged, M840TR V8 engine. It’s development of the M840T engine that debuted earlier this year in the 720S supercar. McLaren has yet to announce any performance figures associated with the Senna. But, I wouldn’t be shocked to see a 0-60 mph time quicker than 2.8 seconds and a top speed north of 212 mph. With that said, the Senna’s party piece won’t be its straight-line speed. Instead, the car’s forte will be its ability to meld that speed with mechanical and aerodynamic grip to deliver mind-blowing lap times. The new hypercar built on McLaren’s new Monocage III carbon fiber structure. At just 2,641 pounds, the Senna is the lightest McLaren since the company’s ground-breaking 240 mph F1 hypercar of the 90s. The McLaren Senna will make its official world debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in March. Unfortunately, all 500 Sennas are already spoken for.

McLaren has electric door release button. The key hole (just in case car no battery) is at undercarriage.

Having explored the Welt and the Museum, let’s venture to another destination for those who wish to kickstart their Bavarian day with a dose of automotive delight. Situated a short distance from the city centre in Freimann, Motorworld is a veritable treasure trove of automotive wonders representing a wide array of manufacturers. It serves not only as a collective of showrooms but also functions as a storage facility, an event venue, workshops, and even hosts cafes and boutiques, all tailored to satiate our gasoline-fueled passions. Oh, and here’s an added bonus – Motorworld opens its doors at 7:30 am too! If you happen to visit on weekdays, you’ll find that one of the cafes within Motorworld, Caffè Pol GmbH, starts serving at 8 am. It’s the ideal place to kickstart your day. Having frequented Motorworld on several previous occasions, my intention for today was to make a relatively short visit before relishing the remainder of the day in the city, perhaps picking up anything interesting in the memorabilia store along the way. Located within the premises of Motorworld in Munich, McLaren’s primary showroom consistently offers a captivating array of vehicles. During my previous visit, I had the pleasure of witnessing both a Speedtail and a Senna GTR on display. This time around, an Elva graced the showroom, which was already quite remarkable. However, the true highlight was another car, one that held an even more intriguing allure. You’d never be able to guess. This is it. What exactly is it? This is a 1969 McLaren M12 Coupe. While the McLaren F1 might be their first official road car, this particular M12 was in fact the first-ever McLaren to hit the streets, albeit somewhat unofficially after being made “street legal” in France by one of its previous owners. This McLaren M12 Coupe #60-14 remains the only one of its kind that has retained its original Big Block Chevy V8 engine and it has been shown at many concours events. It was even on loan for several months as a display car at the McLaren factory and if you have the means, you can buy it. How much? Well, if you had to ask… A little further down the luxury ladder of showrooms in Motorworld is Morgan. While not quite as exotic as a McLaren I can imagine these cars being just as fun to throw down a winding countryside road. With a curb weight of just slightly over 1,000 kilograms, I can only imagine the sheer driving pleasure these cars must offer when it comes to driving. Of course, when we talk about “Sheer Driving Pleasure,” we can’t overlook Munich’s very own Bayerische Motoren Werke. Unsurprisingly, BMW has its own dedicated space within these halls, known as the BMW Studio. Here, they showcase a rotating selection of curated cars, adding to the overall automotive delight of the venue. On this occasion, their exhibit featured an absolutely stunning 1600Ti. Fresh from BMW Group Classic, this particular unit was in impeccable condition. I can only dream. And yet again, while the sight of a lovely 1600 would make most BMW fans giddy with excitement, they had another vehicle on display that was unquestionably even more exceptional and undoubtedly of a significantly higher value. That car ladies and gents, is the Ken Done Group A E30 M3. This remarkable vehicle is one of the two E30 M3 racing cars commissioned by BMW in 1989 to a pair of Australian painters. With the second car going to Michael Jagamara Nelson. Through deep immersion in encyclopedias and the natural environment that enveloped him, Done cultivated a profound fascination with nature. He developed a special affinity for animals, especially creatures like butterflies, parrots, and fish. For his Art Car, Ken Done aimed to encapsulate the joyful essence of modern Australia. To achieve this, the M3 was adorned with a vibrant palette of exotic colours, reflecting the vitality of his homeland. He incorporated quintessentially Australian elements, such as the sun, beaches, and tropical landscapes, as well as abstract interpretations of the animals which had been hallmarks of his previous artistic endeavours. This particular E30 M3 boasts an impressive racing history preceding its transformation. It achieved remarkable success by claiming victory in Class B for eight out of the nine rounds during the 1987 season. Additionally, it secured outright victories, even outpacing more potent Class A rivals, most notably a Nissan Skyline GTR32 driven by Glenn Seton. After its illustrious racing career, it transitioned into a serene retirement, taking on a new life as a rolling sculpture displayed in museums and galleries. As one might anticipate in a facility of this kind, automotive marvels are not limited to the showrooms alone; you’ll encounter vehicles adorning the expansive corridors throughout the venue. The hallways also provide some interesting backdrops for photographs. Here, it’s not about having a collection of million-dollar dream cars; it’s about featuring vehicles that are captivating and intriguing in their own right. Like this pair of Fiat Cinquecentos! What about this gorgeous Giulia? However, considering that Motorworld also serves as a storage facility for collectors, you can often find some high-performance machines discreetly shielded behind protective glass. Like, say, a Stratos… Or, perhaps, a Porsche 935/K3/K4. Or something a tad “tamer”? Like this BB-Auto 911 to round off the visit? As I finished my rounds and found nothing of interest (within my budget anyway) to purchase in the shops, it was time to head back into town, but not without walking through the carpark of course where some interesting cars might be lurking, like this lovely 911 Speedster.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.analysis-why-mclaren-and-ricciardo-divorced-and-what-they-will-do-next.7pECuAwj2HxqUPImhmRHJb.html ANALYSIS: Why McLaren and Ricciardo divorced – and what they will do next A relationship that promised so much has come to an early end, with Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren to part ways at the end of the season. F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto answers the key questions surrounding the news… Why did McLaren want a change? Aside from a remarkable weekend in Monza last year, when Ricciardo led home Lando Norris in a shock McLaren one-two, the parties’ time together has failed to deliver the lofty ambitions they both had when they signed a three-year contract. Eight-time race winner Ricciardo started the season on the back foot, missing Bahrain testing after testing positive for Covid-19. He never really got to grips with the vastly different 2022-spec cars in the first half of the season, the Australian seemingly struggling to find a way to unlock the potential of the car as he did in 2021. Ricciardo’s form was not for want of trying. The Australian spent hours with his engineers trying to get on top of the car – while McLaren threw resource and manpower at trying to make him more comfortable. But they were unsuccessful. “I’m surprised we didn’t get it to work because with everything Daniel has shown before, having won so many races before, we thought the transition would be easier and therefore it’s very unfortunate we ended up in this situation,” said McLaren Team Principal Andreas Seidl. “We had some shared challenges and also some shared responsibility for not making it work. We will go far away from putting the blame on Daniel for our position we have in the constructors’ championship. “In terms of performance, for an F1 driver to pull off performances, he needs to be fully one with the car. We didn’t manage that he was as comfortable as Lando was, especially when it came to pushing to the absolute limit. We put a lot of effort team side to see what we can do car side to help him. He put a lot of effort as well. But we still didn’t manage to unlock these percentages that were missing.” He added: "We tried everything we could from both sides but unfortunately we couldn't make it work, which is obviously my responsibility, being in charge of the team. In the end it is a team effort between the team and the driver and that's how I also see it. It's a share responsibility for also not getting it to work." There was dialogue between McLaren CEO Zak Brown, Seidl and Ricciardo throughout this year, with both sides open and honest about their view on the Australian’s results. Both wanted to find a way forward, but the growing frustration was clear. McLaren haven’t delivered a car as fast as they would have hoped this season, and rather than kicking on from a strong fourth in the constructors’ championship last year they are in a tense fight with Alpine for that position. Ricciardo was costing them points and they could see he wasn’t getting the most out of the car because on the other side of the garage, Norris was delivering in a big way. The Briton scored a brilliant podium in Imola and has made the top-10 10 times this year, compared to four for Ricciardo – and that leaves him 57 points clear in the drivers’ standings. “Lando is clearly one of the superstars of the sport and the goal is to have two drivers that can race each other hard, as you see in George Russell and Lewis Hamilton at the moment or Carlos and Charles and even Sergio and Max are racing each other hard, so I don’t see why we shouldn’t be able to field two very competitive cars,” said CEO Zak Brown. With that in mind, McLaren realised they had to make a change. But Ricciardo had to agree to part ways as he had a contract for next year. Ultimately, after some negotiations which are believed to have been very amicable, they agreed a deal that will have involved a financial settlement and moved to announce it quickly so that both sides had plenty of time to put next steps in place and focus on the future. What next for Ricciardo? While McLaren and Ricciardo have not revealed details of the settlement agreement, Brown did say “it was never a discussion between Andreas and I nor Daniel to consider not allowing him to race in any other form of motorsport next year, and we hope he does”. He added: “He’s a friend of the family and always will be, and restricting a racing driver from racing cars is not something McLaren will do.” That means Ricciardo is free to race next season. Brown said he would welcome conversations with Ricciardo should he want to do so for McLaren in one of their other series – they are involved in Indycar and Extreme E and will join Formula E next year – but added, “we will let him speak for himself, but I believe he is very focused on Formula 1”. So what does Ricciardo want to do? He looked heartbroken in his video on Instagram announcing the news, the Australian having given it everything to try and find a way to get the most out of the McLaren. He’s remained positive throughout – and at times seemed like he didn’t have an answer for why he couldn’t unlock the car’s potential, which in turn made it even more painful. He hasn’t lost his speed overnight – and remains one of the best drivers in F1. It’s just that the McLaren marriage didn’t work out. It's with those emotions in mind that Ricciardo is giving serious consideration to finding a seat elsewhere on the grid in 2022, not to prove a point to those on the outside but more prove to himself that this two-year stint in orange was just a blip. Alpine are the favourites to land his signature. With Fernando Alonso having decided to leave to join Aston Martin, there’s a seat open alongside Esteban Ocon. Ricciardo has previous with the Enstone team of course, having raced for them under the Renault banner for two years prior to joining McLaren. He ended that stint with 11 straight points finishes, including two podiums. The team were sad to lose him to McLaren and as they are in the ascendancy and at this point actually faster than McLaren, having someone of his experience would be of huge benefit. Ricciardo could settle in quickly there and potentially make an instant impact. Unsurprisingly, other teams are also keen to get him onboard, namely Haas. It’s believed the American team have contacted the Australian’s representatives. That there is such interest in his services, despite his disappointing form, shows how highly-rated he is. This isn’t the end of Ricciardo in F1 if he doesn’t want it to be. What will McLaren do? The team will announce their plans “in due course” with McLaren CEO Zak Brown saying: “the goal is to have two drivers that can race each other hard”. F2 champion Oscar Piastri, who this year is fulfilling reserve duties with McLaren as well as Alpine – where he is part of the driver academy – is favourite to get the nod. He is highly-rated – he won the F2 and F3 championships in back-to-back seasons – but while he has tested older F1 machinery, he hasn’t run the new generation of cars that were introduced for this year and is therefore something of an unknown quantity at this level. Beyond that, there are limited to no high calibre options for McLaren, which only increases the chances of Piastri making his F1 debut with the team.

We're nearing the end of 2023, which means the door is closing on a number of vehicles as automakers have rolled out most of their new products for next year. That means many of the cars, trucks, and SUVs that we love so much won't make it to 2024. Luxury brands like Audi and Mercedes-Benz are putting multiple cars to rest as they prep new products, while American automakers like Chrysler and Dodge have at least one vehicle going the way of the dodo as they prep for the upcoming EV onslaught. Even a few supercars won’t stick around next year, some destined to be replaced by more powerful models. More cars will join this list next year. For now, let's say our goodbyes and remember those vehicles we've lost. Alpina BMW B7 Alpina inked a deal with BMW early last year that ended the in-house tuner's independent run, giving the automaker full control of the company after 2025. With that, the Alpina B7 – based on the BMW 7 Series – won't see a direct successor based on the current generation with other Alpina models in danger of being discontinued as well. Audi R8 Audi's enduring supercar is finally reaching the end of the line. With the 2023 GT RWD model announced for the US (and priced at a cool $251,395), production of the R8 is officially winding down after 16 years spanning two generations. Audi TT The Audi TT will say its goodbyes after 25 years. The iconic sports car survived two and a half decades before the automaker made the decision to move on from the nameplate. Buyers in the UK will see a Final Edition model for 2023, while the RS Heritage Edition introduced last year will be the last of its kind for the US. Chevrolet Bolt EV The bigger Bolt EUV arrived with Chevy's refresh in 2022 boasting more interior passenger space, and for the first time, Super Cruise on a Chevy product. It too, though, was discontinued. It's unclear whether the new Ultium-based Bolt expected in the next few years will also include the larger EUV. Chevrolet Camaro Turbo The Chevrolet Camaro nameplate as a whole will stick around for one more year before it too is discontinued – but the base turbo model won’t. Chevrolet confirmed that the four-cylinder Camaro won’t be available for the 2024 model year, which means the base motor is now the 3.6-liter V6 making 335 hp. That version starts at $32,495. Chrysler 300 Chrysler is rolling out just a few thousand examples of the 300 sedan for the 2023 model year; only 2,300 units are available for buyers this year in both V8 and V6 variants. This 300, though, marks the end of the line for the muscle car after this generation survived 18 years following its debut for the 2005 model year. Dodge Challenger Dodge is reluctantly discontinuing the Challenger as the automaker moves to electrification, specifically with the arrival of the new Charger Daytona SRT EV. As one final act, though, Dodge released a variety of "Last Call" special edition Challengers, including the limited Demon 170 with 1,025 horsepower and a ridiculous 0-60 time of just 1.7 seconds. Dodge Charger Like the Challenger, Dodge is discontinuing the Charger sedan. The Charger sedan has been a staple in the Dodge lineup since its debut in 2006, with some truly awesome models like the Scat Pack, the Hellcat, and the Hellcat Redeye in that successful 17-year production run. Dodge Hellcat Models But it's not just the Challenger and Charger names that will be discontinued after the 2023 model year – Dodge is killing the entire Hellcat line, too. Reports indicate that the final Hellcat engine will be built later this year with the iconic supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine being phased out. Ferrari F8 Tributo Ferrari’s 488 replacement had a relatively short run. Believe it or not, only one (1) example of the F8 Tributo was officially imported into the US. But don’t worry, buyers that want the F8 coupe’s same stellar performance with the upgrade of a removable roof can still get their hands on an F8 Spider. That version starts at $319,342 and packs the same 3.9-liter V8 engine with 710 hp. Ferrari Portofino M Say arrivederci to the lovely Ferrari Portofino M as it’s set to be replaced by the Roma Spider in 2024. The Roma Spider boasts a more-powerful twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine that gives it 612 horsepower and 561 pound-feet of torque, and it offers a traditional cloth roof as opposed to the Portofino’s convertible hardtop, which helps with weight. Ford Edge The mid-size Ford Edge probably won't survive after this year in part due to labor disputes at the automaker's Oakville Assembly plant in Canada. That, and the Blue Oval's ongoing transition to EVs. The Edge will live on in China in the form of a longer-wheelbase hybrid crossover, but there are currently no plans to bring that SUV to America. And as for the Lincoln Nautilus – the Edge's more luxurious cousin – it recently underwent a major makeover for the 2024 model year. Ford Explorer Hybrid If you work in law enforcement, you can still buy a Ford Explorer Hybrid. But for the average man, Ford is killing off its fuel-sipping mid-sizer. The current iteration of the Explorer Hybrid debuted in 2020, but it won't make to the 2024 model year. Hopefully another hybrid SUV is on the way. Ford Fiesta Although Ford hasn’t sold the Fiesta in the US since 2019, the seventh-generation model was available in Europe – but now it's being discontinued, too. Ford plans to fill its spot in the lineup with an all-electric version of the Puma crossover, with the last few examples of the Fiesta expected to roll out of Ford’s German factory in June. Ford Transit Connect Ford's smallest work van, the Transit Connect, won't survive through the 2024 model year. The company did have a new version of the Transit planned using the Maverick's platform, but those plans have reportedly been scrapped as well. Kia Stinger Although it was rumored that the Kia Stinger would be discontinued before the 2023 model year, the sporty sedan is at least sticking around for another short run before production ends in 2024. As a sendoff to the Stinger, Kia introduced a Tribute Edition model with Moonscape matte paint and new 19-inch wheels, with only 1,000 units planned worldwide. Kia Rio Kia is killing off the Rio for the 2024 model year. The automaker's smallest vehicle has been around globally since 1999, and this current generation debuted for the US in 2016. As of this year, it's still one of the cheapest cars in America with a base starting price of $17,875. There's still a change it will be replaced by a new affordable offering next year. Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Like the Explorer, Lincoln is also discontinuing its mid-size SUV hybrid option. The Aviator Grand Touring won't make it to 2024, which, unlike the Ford, was a plug-in-hybrid vehicle and qualified for the full $7,500 tax credit in the US. Next year the Aviator will only be available with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Mazda CX-9 Mazda is discontinuing one three-row SUV in place of another. The longstanding CX-9 will disappear after the 2023 model year in place of the new-and-much-improved CX-90. The new CX-90 has more space, a punchier turbocharged inline-six engine, and for the first time on any Mazda of this size, a plug-in-hybrid option with up to 26 miles of range. The CX-9 won’t be missed. Mazda MX-30 Another Mazda that won’t survive in the US into 2024 is the compact MX-30 EV. With an abysmal 100 miles of range and a $34,645 starting price, the MX-30 was relatively fun to drive, but it didn’t offer enough range for its asking price. And you could only buy it in California. Hopefully better EVs are on the way from Mazda. McLaren 720S McLaren has already shut the door on the 720S sports car with production quietly coming to an end late last year. But the supercar maker already has a successor on the way dubbed the 750S – and it’s sold out until late next year. The 750S will reportedly have up to 740 hp and could debut as early as this month. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Mercedes is trimming down its lineup pretty dramatically. Last year the company discontinued the A-Class and CLS, and now the C-Class Cabriolet is next in line. The timeline isn’t totally clear, but reports suggest the C-Class convertible will be discontinued sometime between 2023 and 2024, meaning it likely won’t survive through the 2024 model year. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe The C-Class convertible won’t be the only discontinued version of the compact luxury car. Mercedes also plans to kill off the C-Class Coupe at the same time, leaving only the sedan in the lineup for the foreseeable future. Mercedes-Benz CLS Another victim of Mercedes-Benz’s ongoing lineup simplification is the CLS. Last year the company killed off its sporty CLS 53 offering, but now the entire nameplate will disappear as production is officially slated to end in August. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet The E-Class Cabriolet will follow the C-Class convertible on its way out the door with the larger two-door also being discontinued. It will follow the same timeline as the C-Class, with production slated to end sometime between this year and next. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe And of course, just like the C-Class, Mercedes-Benz is also killing the E-Class Coupe sometime between now and 2024. With those two two-doors being discontinued, that means the updated AMG GT – whenever it debuts – will be the only true coupe in the lineup, not counting the many four-door "coupes." Mercedes-Benz Metris It might not be Mercedes-Benz’s most well-known model, but the Metris has been a staple among work vans since 1996. Now it’s being discontinued. Both the work and passenger versions of the Metris will be disappearing after this year. Nissan Maxima Nissan's full-size Maxima will reach the end of the line before the end of 2023. It was rumored that Nissan would replace the Maxima will a full-size EV last year, but with no new electric sedan on the way anytime soon, Nissan has quietly killed the Maxima prior to the 2024 model year. Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo With the debut of the new Panamera, Porsche is discontinuing the wagon variant in the US due to slow sales. The Sport Turismo accounted for less than 10 percent of total demand for the previous Panamera.

Currently, the best EPS is McLaren. It is a Electrohydraulic system rather than electric servo. With steer-by-wire, I believe it will numb out all road feedback. It will not be fun.

If this XiaoMi is really Chris Bangle's effort, I will say that is a very poor effort because it just looks like a copy of Porsche Taycan side and Mclaren front.