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Nearly Half Of Car Shoppers Likely To Delay Purchases Until Chip Shortage Is Resolved

The semiconductor shortage has hit the new car market hard, according to a study of buyers. Consumer research from Kelley Blue Book reveals that 48 percent of in-market car shoppers are likely to postpone their purchase due to the chip shortage, with a further 40 percent happy to wait seven months or longer.

2022 BMW 2-Series Active Tourer Debuts With Massive Grille, New Tech And Plug-In Hybrid Power

The new 2-Series Active Tourer has debuted, flashing its toothy grille to the world. Set to be released in Europe next February, the second-generation MPV features the new BMW Curved Display and a more premium interior. A range of ICE options will be available at launch, while two plug-in hybrid variants will be added in the summer.

2024 Piech GT Is A 600-HP Aston Martin-Style EV With 311-Mile Range

EV startup Piech Automotive has started testing its 911-sized GT before an anticipated 2024 market launch. The triple-motor set-up is enough for the EV to hit 0–62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.0 seconds, with a range of 311 miles (500km). There are even plans for a hydrogen-powered version in the future.

Porsche Design Chief Believes A Fully Electric 911 Is Achievable

Despite CEO Oliver Blume hinting that the 911 may not make the transition to EV — and if it did, it would be last to make the transition — Porsche’s design chief has been discussing the concept. The German automaker’s head of design told Autocar that he is more worried about the limitations in future combustion engines, and that “purely from a design standpoint, an electric 911 is even easier in the future”.

First Thoughts: Ford Maverick Vs Hyundai Santa Cruz

The compact pick-up segment is back, and it’s already proving to be popular. The Hyundai Sant Cruz is the fastest-selling vehicle in the U.S., but it faces new competition from the 2022 Ford Maverick. Thankfully, we’ve driven both, so here’s how they stack up against each other.

This Kia Dealer Augments Their K5s And Sportages With Bentleys, McLarens And Lamborghinis

If you’re planning to buy a new Kia, we’re not sure you’d be tempted to buy a second-hand Lamborghini instead. But if it were a toss-up between the two, then Kia of Riverdale has you covered. To name a few luxury options on offer, the dealership is selling four McLarens, including a 2016 570S, a 2015 650S, and a couple of 2019 600LTs. If you’re not a fan of English sports cars, you can pick up a 2017 Ferrari California T or a $479,899 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce.

‘No Time To Die’ Bond Movie Boosts Used Aston Martin Searches By 75%, Which Would You Buy?

No Time To Die is busy making money at the box office. But that’s not all the film is doing, with Britain’s Auto Trader registered a 75 percent increase in searches for pre-owned Aston Martins in the weekend following the film’s release. But from all of the list, which would you buy?

What Else Is Making The News

Windows 11 Launches 

The latest version of Windows launched as a free upgrade to users of Windows 10. Windows 11 features a cleaner and simpler interface, as well as a redesigned start menu that shares some similarities with the design of Apple’s macOS.

Intsgram Scraps IGTV, Creating Instagram Video

Instagram will move away from its photo-sharing roots as it continues to compete with TikTok and YouTube. Part of this will be the ditching of IGTV in favor of Instagram Video. These videos, both longer and shorter, will be found on users’ profiles in a new “Video” tab, reports Tech Crunch.