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The Ultimate Trio of Automobile Luxury: An Auction Like No Other

Car enthusiasts and collectors worldwide will be thrilled this August as an extraordinary auction is set to take place. The event will feature a stunning lineup of luxury automobiles, each embodying elegance, power, and impeccable craftsmanship. From August 10 to August 17, 2023, some of the most coveted vehicles will be up for grabs, making this auction an unforgettable moment in automotive history.

The star of the show is the magnificent Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet. This high-performance beauty shines in Night Blue Metallic, complemented by a brown Cabriolet roof and an Espresso natural leather interior. With its luxurious features, including front and rear seat centers wrapped in deviated leather and High Gloss Black accents, this Porsche is an embodiment of sophistication. Additionally, it boasts the Aerokit Turbo painted in the same striking color.

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The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet offers not only stunning looks but also an exhilarating ride. Its “Power Steering Plus” and “Front Axle Lift System” ensure a thrilling driving experience. Inside, passengers can enjoy heated, ventilated seating and rear footwell lighting. The car also features a Burmester High-End Surround Sound System, making every journey a concert on wheels. This Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is the epitome of luxury on wheels.

The auction also includes a one-of-a-kind, custom-built 1981 Land Rover Defender 110 by East Coast Design Automotive. This exceptional vehicle boasts a powerful Chevrolet LS3 6.2L engine paired with a blasted and powder-coated chassis, guaranteeing both strength and performance. The modern Puma dashboard beautifully contrasts with the hand-stitched leather trim interior, creating a comfortable and elegant atmosphere.

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Functionality meets style in this custom-built vehicle. The 1981 Land Rover Defender 110 offers power front windows and sound/heat insulation for maximum comfort. The seating is versatile with a 2 + 2 front and middle arrangement, as well as two benches in the rear, providing seating for up to eight passengers. The full leather trim, coupled with black carpet floors and sound deadening, creates a peaceful and luxurious environment. With its combination of power, elegance, and practicality, this vehicle is undeniably appealing.

Lastly, the auction showcases a classic 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB. After undergoing a meticulous restoration, this vintage beauty looks as stunning as it did when it first left the factory. The restoration included a bare metal glass-out respray, a rebuilt transmission, and a major service/cam service, ensuring that every detail is perfect.

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The 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB maintains its heritage with original black leather bucket seats, Ferrari carpets, a Momo wheel adorned with the iconic prancing horse logo, and Veglia Gauges. The period-correct radio adds a touch of nostalgia, making this car a tangible piece of automotive history.

This auction in August is not just an ordinary event; it is an opportunity to own a piece of automotive legacy. From the modern luxury of the Porsche to the customized Defender 110 and the timeless allure of the Ferrari, there is something to suit every car aficionado. Mark your calendars, get ready to bid, and brace yourself for a week of pure automotive splendor.

These automobiles are being sold by Burton W. Wiand, Receiver, as appointed by the United States District Court in Tampa. The vehicles will be sold through an auction, both online and live, starting on August 10, 2023, and ending on August 17, 2023. More information about the auction and the vehicles can be found on the Receiver’s auction site: www.Receivership-Auctions.com.

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Bugatti Unveils Chiron Design Inspired by 1935 Type 59 Belgian GP Winner

Bugatti pays homage to its racing history by introducing the visually stunning ‘Special Type 59 Wimille’ design for the Chiron. Inspired by the powder-blue Bugatti Type 59 driven by legendary racer Jean-Pierre Wimille in the 1935 Belgian Grand Prix, this new aesthetic showcases Bugatti’s remarkable lineage in the world of racing.

The Chiron’s contemporary design highlights a meticulously crafted diamond-cut finish on the front mesh, featuring the iconic ‘No 10’ emblem. Combined with the delicate powder blue exterior, this distinct feature creates a visually appealing fusion of past and present that resonates with Bugatti enthusiasts globally.

In the interior, Bugatti’s commitment to reviving its illustrious racing heritage is abundantly clear. The spirit of the Type 59 and Wimille is embodied by the luxurious Marronier Leather and the center line in the signature ‘Type 59 Wimille’ color. The continuation of the exterior’s hues into the interior design creates a unique driving experience that blends modern luxury with a strong nostalgic essence.

The Bugatti Chiron’s ‘Special Type 59 Wimille’ design is not just a new aesthetic, but also a tribute to Bugatti’s legendary racing heritage and their unrivaled craftsmanship. Every detail brings to life a bygone era of racing while delivering the cutting-edge performance expected from the Chiron. This design truly stands out as a symbol of Bugatti’s enduring legacy and automotive excellence.

You can view all available Bugattis for sale here.

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PUMA Motorsport Launches The Porsche Legacy Turbo S Collection

PUMA Motorsport is partnering with Porsche to release the PUMA x Porsche Legacy Turbo S collection. This collection is inspired by the enduring legacy of Porsche and embodies their rich heritage and motorsport excellence. It combines sleek design, sporty characteristics, and the power of Porsche engines, creating a high-performance and stylish wardrobe.

The collection introduces vibrant color combinations, including Lemon Chrome, PUMA Black, Bold Blue, and Sand Dune, perfect for the upcoming autumn season. The range showcases premium materials, improved graphics, and innovative designs that pay homage to Porsche’s esteemed Turbo S line of Porsche 911 models. The collection also features prominent Turbo branding and the iconic 911 car silhouette, adding a unique character to each piece.

From relaxed fit polos to statement jackets and chic pants, the PUMA x Porsche Legacy Turbo S collection offers a perfect blend of style and performance. Experience this collection by visiting the link below.

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How To Password Protect An Excel File

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Microsoft Excel has been one of the go-to spreadsheet apps for several decades, and it’s developed an array of tricks throughout its lifetime, not just for making data entry, editing, and organization easier (though it does that, too) but to give users more ways to better protect the information they’re spreadsheet-ing. This includes adding password protection to your Excel files.

Whether you’re working with extremely sensitive or privileged data, trying to keep contact details out of the wrong hands, or just don’t want anyone else to be able to access your spreadsheets without your express permission, setting up a password for your work is a relative breeze.

The only caveat is you’re on your own if you lose or forget the password. Excel doesn’t have the capacity to retrieve password information, and there’s no “forgot password” option for you to try and replace it with a new one. So if you decide to protect any of your Excel files with one, be sure it’s something you won’t forget or find another way to keep track of it. Once a password has been set up, you must enter it every time you open the protected file.

Password protecting an Excel document

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When you choose to add password protection to an Excel document makes little difference — you can make a new one and immediately set up a password or revisit existing documents to add protection well after their creation. This process is the same for both Windows and macOS.

  1. With the Excel file open select File in the top-left corner of the screen, followed by Info.
  2. Select Protect Workbook, then choose Encrypt with Password.
  3. Enter the password you want to use, then select OK.
  4. Re-enter the password to confirm and select OK.
  5. Alternatively, select the Review tab along the top of the document and then choose Protect Workbook (to protect all the worksheets in your current workbook) or Protect Sheet (to protect just one sheet).
  6. Type in the password you want to use and select OK, then re-enter the password when prompted and select OK again to confirm.

You’ll know that your worksheet (or workbook) is protected if the Protect Sheet (or Protect Workbook) icon in the Review tab is highlighted.

Removing password protections from an Excel document

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If you decide it’s no longer necessary to protect your Excel spreadsheets with a password, you can remove it, though you will need to re-enter the password you’ve assigned to it first, so make sure you don’t lose or forget it before removing the restriction.

  1. Open the document you want to remove password protection from (you’ll need to enter the password to do so).
  2. Select the Review tab at the top of the page.
  3. For an individual spreadsheet, select Protect Sheet followed by Unprotect Sheet to remove password protections.
  4. For a workbook composed of multiple spreadsheets, select Protect Workbook followed by Unprotect Workbook.
  5. Enter the Workbook password again when prompted and select OK to remove protections.

Remember that, with password protections removed, anyone with access to your Excel file can open, view, and edit it. If you’ve decided a password isn’t necessary anymore, this likely isn’t an issue.

Gaming, News

FTC Will Appeal Court Ruling On Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced its intention to appeal a court ruling regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The decision to appeal was revealed in a legal document filed with the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California on July 12. The FTC did not provide any additional information about its appeal.

This appeal comes at an unfortunate time as the deal must be completed by its deadline on July 18. If the deadline passes while the legal issues are unresolved, it remains to be seen whether the two companies will reach an agreement to extend it or if either of them will choose to abandon the acquisition altogether.

Microsoft wasted no time in stating that it will challenge the appeal once more information is available from the FTC. Brad Smith, the company’s president, expressed disappointment in the FTC’s decision to pursue a weak case and confirmed Microsoft’s opposition to any further efforts to delay the progress of the acquisition.

Technology

Microsoft Introduces AI Hub in the Windows 11 App Store

Microsoft is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the Windows Store with the introduction of the AI Hub. While it is uncertain how much value this will bring to the average Windows user, it offers a convenient way to explore and discover AI applications that could be beneficial.

This addition also serves as a platform for Microsoft to promote its own Office suite of productivity apps, which now feature enhanced AI capabilities. Back in March 2023, Microsoft launched Microsoft 365 Copilot, which utilizes AI to enhance Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and other apps. With this tool, Word can generate draft ideas, while PowerPoint can create detailed presentations based on a short text prompt.

Moreover, Microsoft has plans to introduce more AI-driven features to the Windows Store. One such feature, highlighted by the company, is the “AI-Generated Review Summary” that summarizes an app’s description and user reviews, providing users with a quick understanding of what an app offers and whether users are satisfied with it.

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Caterham Project V: The Lightweight EV Sports Car We’ve Been Waiting For

If the Caterham Project V makes it to production, it will be the first Caterham car with a conventional roof. The design of this lightweight electric vehicle draws inspiration from the Caterham C120 (which never made it to production) and the Jannarelly Design 1, the brainchild of Caterham’s current chief designer, Anthony Jannarelly. Like other cars in Caterham’s lineup, the Project V is known for its lightweight and simplicity. The goal is to keep the weight of the Project V around 1,190kg (2623 lbs) in the 2+1 configuration, achieved through a carbon fiber and aluminum composite chassis. There will also be an optional 2+2 configuration.

The Project V will be powered by a battery electric powertrain with a 200kW (272PS) single motor in the rear axle. This motor will be accompanied by a 55kWh USOC lithium-ion battery pack with advanced thermal management. With a 150kW DC rapid charger, the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in just 15 minutes.

Performance-wise, the Project V boasts impressive acceleration, going from zero to 62mph (100kph) in less than 4.5 seconds. It has an estimated top speed of 143 mph (230 kph) and a target range of approximately 249 miles (400km) according to WLTP standards. The Project V will also feature double wishbone suspension at the front and rear with fully adjustable geometry, electrically assisted power steering, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (19″ at the front and 20″ at the rear), and high-performance brake discs.

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How To Install macOS Sonoma Public Beta

Before installing the macOS Sonoma public beta, you need to check if your computer is compatible. The software is compatible with MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini models from 2018 or newer. iMac Pros must be from 2017 or later, and iMacs or Mac Pros from 2019. For Mac Studio, the minimum requirement is a 2022 model. Once you’ve confirmed compatibility, follow these steps to install the public beta:

  1. Go to the Apple Beta webpage.
  2. If this is your first beta, sign up for access to the Apple Beta Software Program using your Apple ID.
  3. Click macOS.
  4. Click “Download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility.”
  5. Once the .DMG file is downloaded, run the .PKG file in the image.
  6. If you haven’t made a Time Machine backup, this is a good opportunity to do so (optional).
  7. If System Preferences doesn’t open automatically, open it and click on Software Update.
  8. If the download is not immediately available, you will receive a notification when it is. After the download finishes (which may take a while), click “Upgrade Now” and follow the provided instructions.

If you have previously signed up for a macOS public beta, you can skip most of these steps. Simply go to the top-right corner of the Apple Beta webpage, click “Enroll Your Devices,” then click on Software Update, followed by Upgrade Now. Follow the steps provided by Apple to complete the installation.

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Get Up to Rs 1 Lakh Off On Hyundai Cars in July


Cash discounts, exchange offers, and corporate benefits available on selected Hyundai models

  • Save up to Rs 38,000 on the Grand i10 Nios.

  • Enjoy savings of up to Rs 33,000 on the Aura.

  • Avail benefits of up to Rs 20,000 on the i20 and i20 N Line.

  • Get an exchange bonus of Rs 20,000 on the Alcazar.

  • Enjoy the highest benefits worth Rs 1 lakh on the Kona EV.

For the month of July 2023, Hyundai is offering attractive discounts on the Grand i10 Nios, Aura, i20, i20 N Line, Alcazar, and Kona EV. However, popular models like the Venue, Venue N Line, Verna, Creta, and Tucson are not included in these offers. Here are the model-wise discounts available until July 31:

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Discounts

Amount

Cash discount

Up to Rs 25,000

Additional exchange discount

Rs 10,000

Corporate discounts

Rs 3,000

Total Discount

Up to Rs 38,000

  • These offers are applicable to the Sportz Executive manual variant of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.

  • Except for the AMT variants, all other variants receive a cash benefit of Rs 20,000. AMT variants do not receive any cash offers.

  • The hatchback is priced from Rs 5.73 lakh to Rs 8.51 lakh.

Hyundai Aura

Discounts

Amount

Cash discount

Up to Rs 20,000

Additional exchange discount

Rs 10,000

Corporate discounts

Rs 3,000

Total Discount

Up to Rs 33,000

  • Customers opting for the Hyundai Aura CNG can enjoy a cash discount of Rs 20,000 for maximum savings in July.

  • All regular petrol variants, including manual and AMT, receive a cash offer of Rs 10,000.

  • Prices of the subcompact sedan range from Rs 6.33 lakh to Rs 8.90 lakh.

Also Read: Hyundai Exter Gets These 7 Features Over The Tata Punch

Hyundai i20 & i20 N Line

Discounts

Amount

Cash discount

Rs 10,000

Additional exchange discount

Rs 10,000

Corporate discounts

–

Total Discount

Up to Rs 20,000

  • In July, only the Magna, Sportz, and Asta (O) DCT variants of the Hyundai i20 are eligible for the cash and exchange offers mentioned above.

  • The same offers apply to the DCT variants of the i20 N Line as well.

  • Other trims do not receive any benefits.

  • The i20 is priced from Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 11.89 lakh, and the N Line is priced between Rs 10.19 lakh and Rs 12.31 lakh.

Hyundai Alcazar

Discounts

Amount

Cash discount

–

Additional exchange discount

Rs 20,000

Corporate discounts

–

Total Discount

Rs 20,000

  • There are no cash or corporate offers available with the Hyundai Alcazar. However, customers can enjoy an exchange bonus of Rs 20,000.

  • Prices of the three-row SUV range from Rs 16.78 lakh to Rs 21.13 lakh.

Hyundai Kona EV

Discounts

Amount

Cash discount

Rs 1,00,000

Additional exchange discount

–

Corporate discounts

–

Total Discount

Rs 1,00,000

  • Customers can enjoy a flat Rs 1 lakh discount on the Hyundai Kona EV this month.

  • The compact electric SUV is priced from Rs 23.84 lakh to Rs 24.03 lakh.

(All prices ex-showroom)

Exact discounts may vary depending on the model and location of purchase. Please contact your nearest Hyundai dealership for more details.

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Hyundai Exter Gets These 7 Features Over The Tata Punch


The Hyundai Exter packs an extensive equipment list, which includes a few segment-first features as well

The Hyundai Exter has entered the micro SUV segment, challenging the monopoly of the Tata Punch since its launch in late 2021. Along with the option of a CNG powertrain, the Exter offers a range of features that can attract buyers from other segments. Let’s take a look at the top 7 features that the Hyundai Exter offers over the Tata Punch:

A Sunroof

The Hyundai Exter comes with a sunroof, a highly desired feature among Indian buyers. This feature is available on the SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect variants of the SUV.

Digitised Driver’s Display

While the Tata Punch offers a semi-digital driver display with a 7-inch screen, the Hyundai Exter provides a fully digitised instrument cluster similar to the Venue. Though the Punch has a larger coloured TFT screen (7 inches compared to 4.2 inches), the Exter’s digitised display is more functional as it also supports multi-regional languages. Additionally, the semi-digital cluster is only available on the top-spec Creative variant of the Punch, while Hyundai offers the digitised driver display as standard.

Also Read: Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch, Citroen C3 And Others: Price Comparison

Dual Dashcam Setup

The Exter is equipped with a segment-first dual dashcam setup, similar to recent Hyundai cars. This feature is available only on the range-topping SX (O) Connect variant and includes front and rear cameras, a 2.3-inch display, smartphone app connectivity, and multi-recording modes. The dual cameras have different recording options such as Driving (normal), Event (safety), and Vacation (time lapse), and can shoot videos in full HD resolution.

Wireless Phone Charging

The Exter shares many features with the Grand i10 Nios, including wireless phone charging, which is a segment-first offering for the micro SUV. This feature is available in the higher-spec SX (O) and SX (O) Connect variants.

Paddle Shifters

The Exter surprises with another segment-first feature – paddle shifters with its AMT gearbox, borrowed from the Venue’s DCT automatic. This feature is available in the SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect AMT variants of the micro SUV, and it marks the first time the Exter offers paddle shifters with only the AMT gearbox.

Related: You Can Buy The Hyundai Exter In 9 Different Shades

A Bigger Touchscreen

While the Tata Punch comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system in its higher-spec Accomplished and Creative variants, the Hyundai Exter features a larger 8-inch touchscreen unit, similar to the Grand i10 Nios. This touchscreen is available across the Exter’s lineup, except for the base-spec EX and EX (O) variants. The infotainment unit in the range-topping SX (O) Connect variant also includes BlueLink connected car tech and Alexa connectivity features.

A Beefier Safety Kit

While the Tata Punch scored a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP with features like dual front airbags, traction control, and brake sway control, the Exter goes further and offers six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill-start assist, and 3-point seatbelts for all passengers.

The Exter is priced between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10.10 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India). It competes with the Tata Punch, Maruti Ignis, Renault Kiger, Citroen C3, and Nissan Magnite.

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