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Your Daily Automobile updates From Around The World [img]  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [img]( [The Automobile News]( [Ford Bronco Launch Delayed Until Summer 2021 Due to COVID-Related Supply Woes]( Ford Motor Co. is delaying the launch of the Bronco SUV — one of its most hotly anticipated releases in recent memory — to summer 2021 because of coronavirus-related supplier issues.The all-new Bronco two-door and four-door customer deliveries will begin in the summer rather than the spring due to COVID-related challenges our suppliers are experiencing,” spokesman Jiyan Cadiz said Friday. “We are committed to building Broncos with the quality our customers expect and deserve.” While not ideal, some industry experts and Ford dealers say it’s better to delay the launch now than potentially deal with nagging quality issues later, especially on the heels of Ford’s botched Explorer launch last year.Jim Seavitt, owner of the Village Ford dealership in Dearborn, said that while he’s not necessarily happy about the launch being pushed back and is concerned it might cause some customers to forego their reservations, he’d rather see the Bronco delayed than have a problematic launch: “Make sure it’s right when it comes out. We do not want another Explorer. Ford declined to share further detail about what the supply issues were or which suppliers were affected. The Mexico-built Bronco Sport already is in production; the Blue Oval sold 22 of them in November, sales figures show.Ordering for reservation holders will begin in mid-January rather than on Dec. 7 as initially planned, the Dearborn automaker said. And those who have placed orders now have until March 19 to finalize dealer selection, place their order, and agree to a selling price. News of the supplier issue comes as the coronavirus pandemic surges in the U.S., with cases, hospitalizations and deaths reaching new records. Other vehicles have experienced production issues or delays due to the pandemic.General Motors Co., for example, has had to briefly halt production of its Chevrolet Corvette at least twice since October due to supply issues. A two-month North American auto production shutdown in the spring, induced by the pandemic, resulted in three-month delays for three major upcoming Jeep launches planned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV. An as-of-yet unnamed new three-row, full-size SUV is expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2021 at a new assembly plant on Detroit’s east side. Manufacturing of the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs will follow in the second quarter at Warren Truck. And in the third quarter, the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee is supposed to begin production.There’s enough industry wide impact from coronavirus and delays that this doesn’t reflect on (Ford CEO Jim) Farley or Ford, it reflects a larger industry issue,” said Karl Brauer, executive analyst at iseecars.com. “Or at least it can be presented that way and there’s no solid reason to dispute it.” AutoForecast Solutions LLC was expecting production of the Bronco to begin in late March, but the push until June or July isn’t “too much of a delay,” said Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting. The vehicle will be built at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, where it was previously in production for 30 years before the nameplate was retired.This is an important product for Ford,” said Fiorani. “Whether the quality is there, whether the volume is there is going to be a key to make it a success in what is an extremely competitive market with one other major player.” [Read More]( The post [Ford Bronco Launch Delayed Until Summer 2021 Due to COVID-Related Supply Woes]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [Pravaig Electric Car Debuts – Made In India, Claims 5 Star Safety]( Even as the Indian electric car segment is currently ruled by EVs such as the Hyundai Kona, MG eZS, and Tata Nexon, there would soon be a rival in the form of the new Pravaig Extinction electric sedan. This new electric car from Bengaluru based Pravaig Dynamics has now been officially unveiled in India ahead of official launch, which is only slated for sometime late next year. Pravaig Dynamics has estimated sales at around 250 units per annum with the new Extinction to be initially sold in Delhi and Bengaluru with markets to be extended to Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad later. The company is slated to offer the new Extinction as an exclusive lease model and will even provide chauffeur services if the customer so requires. Hence, no prices have been announced as on date. Pravaig Extinction design and dimensions The Pravaig Extinction sedan will boast of a low couple style design with special focus on aerodynamics. It will be presented as a four door model with a swooping roof, LED projector headlamps connected by an LED. It will get a similar arrangement at the rear with LED tail lamps with an LED connecting bar. Pravaig electric car will get a minimalistic side profile, distinctive shoulder line, blacked out alloy wheels and a ‘Pravaig’ logo prominently positioned in the middle of the tail lamps. Dimensions would stand at 4,820mm length, 1,934mm width and 1,448mm height with 3,038 mm long wheelbase. The interiors will be in a lounge like arrangement, much in the same way as is seen on the Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge. This would give passengers extended leg room and relaxed posture. The company has also stated that the new Extinction could come in with recline of left rear passenger seat at around 165 degrees. Apart from its well designed interiors, customers will also be able to incorporate their own designs while liaisoning with a tie up with architects and fashion and interior design professionals, so as to get a bespoke interior set up. For example, for the music system, they have tied up with France based Devialet audio technology company. Pravaig also plans features such as autonomous driving technologies while this has yet to get Government of India approvals, swappable battery pack, HEPA air filters and a total of 8 air bags. Regenerative braking and smartphone connectivity could also be a part of its features. Battery and Range Pravaig Extinction electric sedan will be powered by a 96 kWh battery pack offering max power of 150 kW or 200 hp with an electric range of 504 km and a top speed of 196 km/h. Acceleration from 0 top 100 km/h could be achieved in 5.4 seconds and fast charging upto 80 percent charge in 30 minutes. Pravaig aims to rival Tesla in terms of battery performance, and offer Mercedes S-Class like luxury. Speaking about safety, Pravaig claims that safety has been their top priority, and that the car offers 5 Star Safety. But it is not clear if the car is actually crash tested by any other body or it is an internal claim of 5 star safety. The full debut presentation can be watched on YouTube. Pravaig Dynamics targets corporate customers like fleet operators and hotels with the new Extinction and hence this sedan will not be seen in any showroom for purchase by private buyers and will be exclusively on lease. The company will itself reach out to potential customers and will even offer chauffeur service with the car if the customer so desires. Interiors of the cars were not revealed. The car still seems to be far away from production. If the production variant can manage to achieve all the above claimed figures, that is a matter of discussion for another day. [Read More]( The post [Pravaig Electric Car Debuts – Made In India, Claims 5 Star Safety]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [Here’s How Much A Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Is Worth Today]( Let’s look at why the Ferrari 612 is a tasty option on the used market, and what makes it special. The 612 is one of those Ferrari models that are very easy to disregard but believe us, you’d be a fool for doing so. Even with a high six-figure starting price, the car is having a second renaissance on the used market. Today there are more supercar options than ever before and almost all of them have the same thing in common, wild styling. The 612 is the opposite, it’s classy and clean without trying too hard. Striking Looks, With A Trunk Big Enough For Golf Clubs The 612’s 5.7 liter V12 would be happily at home in a mid-engined supercar, instead, it sits in a car big enough to have back seats, cup holders, and a large rear compartment. This car wasn’t designed to be a track-focused time-attack monster, but for a car with comfy heated leather seats, cup holders, and a top-notch sound system, it’s clear who Ferrari was marketing this car too. The jet-set grand touring elite, who want to drive across continental Europe or America in abject comfort and style. So if you’re looking for something a little more special than a Mercedes SLK, we think giving the 612 a hard look is well worth the time. As Seen On The BBC Anyone who grew up watching Jeremy Clarkson a blue 612 to Verbier in Switzerland against Hammond and May using a combination of different public transportation will be happy to know that there’s still plenty of them around on the used market. Watching Jeremy hoon the Ferrari along his route which consisted of ” Dover, Seacat, Calais, Dijon, ‘left a bit’, ‘mountainy bit’, and finally, Verbier” was some of the most memorable content of the whole series. The film ends with Jeremy sitting on a chair in Vernier, cold one in hand after his Ferrari beat Hammond and May to the finish line at a ski-lodge. Even using the most advanced public transit services in Europe wasn’t enough to catch Jeremy in his blue Italian sports car. Want One? The wonderful thing about the 612 is that after ten years of depreciation, you can buy the keys to a top of the line Italian Grand Tourer for the same price as a brand new Dodge Challenger Hellcat. That’s right, as you read this, right now, there’s a black 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1A Coupe on sale with just 20 thousand miles on sale for just $80 thousand dollars. We love the Hellcat to death, but given the choice of that or the 612, we think it’d be like deciding which arm you’d most like amputated. [Read More]( The post [Here's How Much A Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Is Worth Today]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. 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