Le nouveau BOLIDE de Cristiano Ronaldo - Automoto Express #498

Summary

The French government is expanding its low-cost electric car leasing program beyond original targets due to high demand, with the Ford Mustang's V8 engine being kept to meet emission rules. Mercedes teases its future electric G-Wagen SUV in a video showing a prototype climbing a mountain. Formula One announces a new street circuit race in Madrid starting in 2026 alongside Barcelona. To celebrate a prolific goal-scoring year, footballer Cristiano Ronaldo gifts himself a Ferrari Purosangue SUV worth €390,000.

Takeaways

• 😀 The government is increasing the goals for the social leasing program for electric cars, with 35,000 applications so far this year.
• 🚗 Ford says the Mustang's V8 engine will live on thanks to the success of the electric Mustang Mach-E SUV.
• ⚡ Mercedes shows off its electric G-Wagen prototype climbing a mountain alongside the original gas version.
• 🏎️ Formula 1 is coming to Madrid, Spain starting in 2026 with a 10-year contract for a new street circuit.
• 💰 Cristiano Ronaldo gifted himself a $390,000 Ferrari Purosangue SUV for his 39th birthday this year.
• 🎧 The show played some music to liven up the news.
• 🚘 The social leasing program for affordable electric cars is proving more popular than expected, so the government may expand it.
• 🔋 Mercedes is teasing its electric G-Wagen before its official reveal next year.
• 🏁 Madrid will host a Formula 1 race alongside Barcelona for at least the 2026 season.
• ⚽ The new Madrid track will loop around the Real Madrid training center.

Q & A

What is the leasing social program?

It's a program put in place by the French government to help lower income people lease electric vehicles for less than 150€ per month excluding insurance and maintenance.

How many leasing social applications did the government initially expect for 2024?

Initially the government expected to approve 25,000 applications for 2024.

How many leasing social applications are now expected for 2024?

Due to high demand, the government is now expecting to approve around 40,000 applications for 2024.

What is ensuring the survival of the Ford Mustang's V8 engine?

The Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is helping offset the V8 Mustang's emissions, allowing Ford to keep producing the V8 engine.

What is Mercedes doing to prove the off-road capabilities of its future electric G-Class?

Mercedes is showing a prototype electric G-Class climbing a mountain alongside a traditional G-Class to prove it can go anywhere its gas-powered counterpart can go.

Where will the new Formula 1 track in Madrid be located?

The 5.4km track will be around the Exhibitions Palace and Real Madrid's training facilities.

Will there still be a Spanish Formula 1 race in Barcelona after 2026?

Barcelona's contract runs until 2026 and they are in talks to extend it, but nothing is confirmed yet beyond 2026.

What car did Cristiano Ronaldo buy to celebrate his successful 2022 season?

He bought a Ferrari Purosangue SUV, the first SUV from Ferrari, with a 725 hp V12 engine.

How much does the Ferrari Purosangue cost?

The base price is €390,000 before custom options.

What other expensive cars does Cristiano Ronaldo own?

His collection includes a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, a Chiron, a LaFerrari, and a McLaren among others.