Volkswagen is preparing to launch the seventh generation of its Transporter range, which will be presented to the world in the spring of 2024.

In a new teaser, VW explains that the new Transporter will take its place alongside the all-electric ID.Buzz and Multivan, aimed at families and leisure travelers.

Volkswagen Transporter will be completely business-focused, serving the needs of commercial vehicle operators throughout Europe. Volkswagen says it aims to make the van “suitable for everyone.” The company will offer a variety of powertrain options, including all-electric, plug-in hybrid and diesel powertrains.

In addition, the automaker boasts that the Transporter variant line-up will be “huge” and will include panel vans in two lengths and heights, a double-cab flatbed truck, a Kombi and a Caravelle shuttle bus to carry a large number of passengers.

Volkswagen has not yet revealed the technical specifications of the seventh-generation Transporter, but it is known that it will be closely related to the Ford Transit, with which it shares underpinnings, as a result of an alliance between the two brands.

Volkswagen says pre-sales of the new van should begin before the end of 2023 in Germany.

The Most Reliable New Cars, SUVs, and Brands You Can Buy in 2023 The Most Reliable New Cars, SUVs, and Brands You Can Buy in 2023 Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization that has been protecting consumers since 1936, has released its annual Auto Reliability Index. for 2023.

This ranking lists the most reliable new cars, SUVs, and brands you can buy today. Toyota and Lexus dominate Consumer Reports’ list of the most reliable cars and brands of 2023, with Mini a surprise third. This may come as a surprise since the brand has outpaced several Japanese automakers, including Acura, Honda and Subaru.

“Buying a reliable car is a good way to avoid the inconvenience of repairs while the car is under warranty, and it’s also a smart way to save on the cost of car ownership over time,” said Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports. “That’s why consumers consistently tell us that reliability is one of the most important factors when buying a car.”

This year, Consumer Reports collected data on more than 330,000 vehicles through surveys distributed to its members. Most of these vehicles ranged from the 2000 to the 2023 model year, including a few early 2024 model year examples. The study covers 20 problem areas, including electric motors, batteries and charging aspects of electrified vehicles (EV, PHEV, HEV).

The mid-size Mitsubishi Outlander crossover has been improved in terms of equipment for the Japanese market in the new model year.

In addition to the existing USB-C and USB-A connectors, the car now has HDMI, which allows for easy transfer of images from a mobile device to the display of a multimedia system. Owners can play video games, high-definition movies or navigation map data.

All Outlander models now come with headlight washers and rear fog lights. The color range of the crossover has been replenished with two new options: gray metallic in a graphite shade and a combined color with a silver metallic roof and black metallic body.

The Black Edition, which features gloss black trim, now comes standard with a third row of seats, a panoramic sunroof, head-up instrumentation and a Bose audio system.

The fourth generation Mitsubishi Outlander, based on the Renault-Nissan CMF-CD platform, is equipped with petrol engines, including hybrid variants, with power ranging from 161 to 252 hp.

The car is produced in Japan and China.