What’s the best retro revival of all time?
What's old is made new again as automakers continue to breathe new life into classic models and long-forgotten brands November 9, 2024 19:10 Scout recently launched the Terra and Traveler, and the retro-styled models continue to make a splash. They're modeled after other old-school retro models, including the Ford Bronco and Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The trend of retro designs is not new, similar styles were introduced in the 1990s and 2000s. Scout Motors has recently launched the Terra and Traveler, but they're still far from the first retro-styled throwbacks. Quite the contrary, we are in the midst of a new wave of old-school revivals. First, Scout's parent company, Volkswagen, owns the ID.Buzz, which is inspired by the Type 2 Microbus. The U.S. market is also getting in on the action, with Ford relaunching the Bronco and GMC relaunching its Hummer range of electric off-roaders. On the other side of the Atlantic, Land Rover has launched the new Defender. Not to…
Audi A2 gets 25th revival as a one-off Electromod
This concept proves that the 25-year-old hatchback was well ahead of its time October 21, 2024 10:32 The Audi A2 is back, not as a production car, but as a one-off EV conversion from the automaker's apprenticeship program. The A2 e-tron reinterprets the brand's innovative modern classic with new styling cues and an all-electric powertrain, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the original. The model was shown on Audi AG's social media channels, but there was no information about the electric car's underpinnings. The proportions and greenhouse follow the original A2, combined with some redesigned parts for a modern look. More: Audi Q6 and SQ6 Sportback E-Trons Bow with Stylish Style, Up to 510 HP At the front, the A2 e-Tron features slimmer LED headlights, an illuminated Audi badge on the overlay grille, and a cleaner bumper design. The silhouette has been enhanced with the omission of door handles, rearview mirrors in place of cameras, wide fender extensions and a…