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New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 Priced From £155k In The UK, Nearly £16k More Than 751HP Taycan Turbo S

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Two months ago, Mercedes unveiled the AMG EQS 53 at the Munich Motor Show as the first electric vehicle to wear the AMG badge. Now, the German automaker has released pricing for it, and it’s about what you’d expect for a range-topping high-performance EV sedan.

The EQS 53 will start at £154,995 (equal to around $208,000 at current exchange rates) in the UK, or 55% more than the base EQS 450’s starting price of £99,995. It’s also more expensive than the current flagship Porsche Taycan Turbo S that’s rated for 761PS / 751HP and kicks off from £139,280 (about $186,900).

For that money, you get a dual-motor AWD drivetrain producing 649 hp (658 PS / 484 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of instant electric torque. Upgrade to the AMG Performance Package with the Night Edition that pushes the starting price to £163,900 (around $220,000) though, and that same drivetrain produces 751 hp (761 PS / 560 kW) and 752 lb-ft (1020 Nm) of torque.

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The former enables a 3.8-second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) with a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h), while the latter allows for 3.4 seconds to 62 mph with a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). The range is the same for both, with a WLTP-estimated 358 miles (576 km) on tap from the car’s 107.8 kWh battery.

Standard features on all variants include the 56-inch Hyperscreen, an AR heads-up display, Nappa leather upholstery, a Burmester® surround sound system, a Parking package with Active Parking Assist, and 360° camera, Driving Assistance Package Plus, AMG sound programs, AMG-specific bodywork, and an AMG steering wheel.

Included with the Night Edition are 21-inch AMG alloy wheels, a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, and sport pedals. Upgrading to the £8,995 AMG Performance Package (which is only available with the Night Edition) gets you carbon-ceramic brakes, AMG Dynamic Plus boost for Race Start, the AMG Sound Experience, the AMG Driver’s Package with increased top speed, AMG TRACK PACE, and AMG carbon-fiber interior trim.

Related: 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 Spied Almost Undisguised With Different Wheel Designs

Finally, serving as a counterpart to the bold Night Edition is the more subtle Touring specification, which comes with 22-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels and elegant ambient lighting in the cabin. On top of that, you can opt for the £2,995 Rear Luxury Lounge package (only available with the Touring), which outfits the multi-contour rear seats with black Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery, power reclining, luxury headrests, neck and shoulder heating, comfort armrests, separate climate controls, an MBUX tablet, wireless charging, and additional USB ports.

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is currently on sale now, with the first UK deliveries expected to arrive in April 2022.

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MINI Plants Mini Forest Near Its UK Plant In Swindon

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MINI has teamed up with Earthwatch Europe in the UK to improve the biodiversity of both flora and fauna through their “Tiny Forests” program.

The automaker planted its first Tiny Forest in East Wichel Park, near its plant in Swindon. It will be the size of just a tennis court but will contain 600 densely packed trees that are native to the area.

That, Earthwatch Europe reckons, will be capable of attracting more than 500 animal and plant species in just three years.

“Tiny Forests provide rich opportunities for connecting young and old alike with the environment and sustainability,” said Louise Hartley, Tiny Forest Program Manager at Earthwatch Europe. “We are delighted to be working with MINI UK to bring these inspiring spaces to Swindon and Oxford.”

Also Read: Bentley Builds Bat Boxes to Bolster its Base’s Biodiversity

This is the first Tiny Forest in the Swindon area. Data from the project will be collected by the community and school children to determine its efficacy as a carbon sink, a flood mitigator, a social boon, and an encourager of local biodiversity. The move follows a similar project from Bentley to build bat boxes nears its Crewe factory.

“We are really pleased to be working with Earthwatch Europe and MINI UK to bring the first Tiny Forest to Swindon,” said Chris Watts, Chair of South Swindon Parish Council. “The Tiny Forest is being planted in the relatively new community of East Wichel. We hope it will become a unique feature for that community that people from across Swindon will visit.”

MINI already has plans for its next Tiny Forest. It will be planted in Oxford in 2022, and more are on the way, it says. Moreover, its future will also be “green”, as BMW recently announced that it will turn MINI into an all-electric brand in the early 2030s.

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Britain Gains Entry-Level Toyota GR Supra 2.0 From £45,995

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Britain’s new entry-level 2021 Toyota GR Supra is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and costs £7,000 less ($9,500) than the 3.0-liter variant. The new Supra 2.0 is available to order now from £45,995 ($62,500), with customer deliveries set to commence later this month.

While the £45,995 price tag is for the 2.0 Pro variant, there’s also a Fuji Speedway Edition model to consider, priced from £47,395 ($64,400).

Just like with the straight-six, this unit is also borrowed from BMW, delivering a total output of 254 HP (258 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, allowing you to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.2 seconds, before maxing out at 155 mph (250 km/h). Toyota also says that you can expect a return of 38.7 mpg (32.2 U.S. mpg) combined.

Read: Toyota Unveils Supra Sport Top Targa And TRD-Sport Trailer Concepts

With the engine more compact and lighter by 100 kg (220 lbs) compared to the 3.0-liter unit, Toyota managed to mount it further towards the center of the car for a 50/50 weight distribution, which in turn “improves the car’s inertia characteristics and chassis balance for even sharper handling.”

“To achieve agile steering and stable cornering, we worked very hard to reduce the new car’s weight, while aiming for a 50:50 weight balance,” said GR Supra chief engineer Tetsuya Tada. “This presented us with huge challenges, but we did not want to compromise on our targets.”

Specs at launch for the Pro variant include the 18-inch wheels, 8.8-inch multimedia display, four-speaker 100W audio system and Alcantara upholstery for the heated seats. Toyota Supra Safety+ is also available, offering a Pre-Collision Safety system with Braking function, Pedestrian and Cyclist detection with Braking Function, Lane Departure Alert with Active Steering, Road Sign Assist and Automatic High Beam.

As for the Fuji Speedway limited edition model, there are only 45 examples coming to the UK (available at launch).

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Jeep Offers Free Vibrant Color Upgrades To UK Wrangler Buyers In Order To Lift Spirits

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With research showing that colors can dramatically affect a person’s mood, Jeep has decided to offer free paint upgrades to UK buyers who want to pick a vibrant color for their Wrangler.

The offer is valid only via participating dealers until September 30th. It applies to a range of Wrangler colors, including Firecracker red, Punk’d Metallic orange, HellaYella yellow and Bikini metallic blue.

“People often think of color as just a visual stimulus, but it also creates psychological changes, altering how someone feels in an instant,” says color psychologist Karen Haller. “It is thought people are only 20 percent conscious of the color choices they make, when in reality it influences everything people do – from what people buy and eat to how people relax and most importantly how people feel.”

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As for how these vibrant colors are supposed to make you feel, it would seem that Firecracker red can give drivers an instant energy boost and helps you stand out in a crowd of cars – which is technically true, given how bright it is.

Orange meanwhile is a color that expresses joy, while yellow will supposedly leave you feeling full of optimism and positivity. It’s also the most visible color in daylight, more so even than red. As for Bikini metallic blue, this is an easy one: blue is arguably “the world’s favorite color,” because of its association with a warm tropical sea.

“Wrangler is an iconic car built to have a positive impact on people’s lives. The introduction of a free color offer means we can now harness the joy of Wrangler even further,” said Jeep UK exec Damien Dally. “Hopefully it will lead to more of our cars on the roads in HellaYella yellow or Punk’n metallic, which will not only have a positive impact on the driver and their passengers, but also on those who see them driving by.”

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