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Tesla Cybertruck: 340 miles, 845bhp and bulletproof bodywork

The Cybertruck’s body is constructed using a unique stainless steel alloy designed by Tesla. The material is claimed to be bulletproof against 9mm bullets and provides the pickup with greater torsional stiffness compared to a McLaren P1.

Elon Musk stated, “We needed something that you could actually manufacture, that wouldn’t corrode, and that doesn’t need paint, that you could make in volume,” as the reason behind the decision to create a completely bespoke alloy material.

Musk also highlighted the Cybertruck’s off-road capabilities, stating, “You can drive over practically anything; It has insane off-road capabilities.” This is made possible by features such as 17 inches of ground clearance, 35-inch all-terrain tires, adaptive air suspension on all four corners, and locking differentials that do not protrude below the body of the vehicle.

The Cybertruck also features steer-by-wire technology and four-wheel steering, giving it a smaller turning circle than the Model S.
Musk expressed, “Once in a while a product comes along that is rare. Something that is rare and unusual. We have a car here that experts said was impossible, said would never be made.”

Musk on Cybertruck: Tesla has “dug its own grave”

Tesla has encountered challenges with production of the Cybertruck, leading CEO Elon Musk to declare in October that the company has “dug its own grave” with the Cybertruck. Promised 2021 deliveries are behind schedule, with production beginning in July but orders still unavailable, with only reservation deposits being accepted.

Motorsport

Mercedes-AMG C63, E63 to Revert to V8 Engines for Future Models: Sources

According to a report from Car and Driver, future models of the Mercedes-AMG C63 and E63 are slated to reintroduce V8 engines. The information comes from two independent sources who claim that these vehicles will adopt a modified version of the M177 twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine by 2026.

Senior engineers working on the project have revealed that the C-Class and E-Class will undergo minor modifications to accommodate the V8 engine. This particular version of the engine is expected to meet EU7 emissions regulations and may also feature hybrid assistance, as suggested by the sources. When Motor1.com approached Mercedes for comment, the automaker declined to provide any confirmation or additional information regarding future products.


Motorsport

New Mercedes S-Class Could Feature Yoke Steering Wheel and Physical Buttons

The upcoming iteration of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is rumored to do away with the current steering wheel design that incorporates capacitive-touch buttons. Instead, the company plans to reintroduce physical switches in the vehicle, albeit in a different form. According to a report from Handelsblatt, the automaker is set to replace the conventional wheel with a rectangular yoke, a trend that other car manufacturers are also embracing.

The design of the new yoke is said to draw inspiration from the rectangular controller found in the Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept. The report, which stems from insider sources, explains that Mercedes-Benz believes the flattened shape of the yoke will provide an unobstructed view of the road and the driver’s display.