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Motorsport

2024 Nissan Rogue Reveals Updated Design in Spy Photos

When it comes to making changes to a popular vehicle, careful consideration is necessary. With nearly 200,000 Rogues sold in 2022, Nissan’s designers have taken a conservative approach for this mid-cycle refresh.

This is only the second time we have caught a glimpse of the SUV, with the first sighting occurring back in April 2023. Since then, the Rogue has shed some of its heavy camouflage coverings, revealing its updated front fascia. However, it is challenging to spot any noticeable differences. In our previous observation, we speculated that the grille might be narrower and deeper, but now that its outline is visible, it appears to be the same as the current model in terms of size. That said, we can see a new mesh pattern beneath the tape, and we would wager that the grille surround has also been tweaked.


Gaming Accessories

How to Connect a GameCube Controller to Your Nintendo Switch

If you still have your GameCube controller from back in the 2000s or have recently purchased one, like the controller released alongside “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,” you may be wondering how to connect it to your Nintendo Switch. The original GameCube controller’s connector is not directly compatible with the Switch, but with the right add-on, you can work around this limitation.

Nintendo offers an official GameCube to USB adapter plug for $70 that allows you to connect up to four wired GameCube controllers to your Nintendo Switch. When plugged in, the Switch recognizes the GameCube controllers as generic USB controllers, giving you the freedom to customize button layouts. You can even utilize features like rumble, but only in supported games such as “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.” Once you have the adapter, here’s how to use it:

  1. Turn on your Nintendo Switch in TV mode.
  2. Connect both of the adapter’s USB plugs into the two USB ports on the side of your Switch dock.
  3. Connect the GameCube controller to one of the open GameCube ports on the adapter.
  4. Press any button on the GameCube controller to activate it.

Once the controller is activated, you can use it to play compatible games. Just remember that the adapter needs to be plugged into the Switch dock, meaning you can’t use the GameCube controllers in handheld mode.

BMW

BMW M GmbH confirms development of a new BMW M5 Touring

The next generation of the BMW M5 is entering the practical phase of its development process. The prototypes, though disguised, clearly display their high-performance nature. BMW M GmbH has officially announced that a Touring variant of the new BMW M5 will join its model range in 2024.

The Touring variant, like the sedan, will feature a newly developed partially electrified drive system. This will provide M-typical performance and a finely tuned chassis that enhances driving dynamics and agility. BMW M GmbH sees this as a step towards electrification, with hybrid drive systems being introduced in their high-performance cars.

For nearly 40 years, the BMW M5 has been the epitome of driving dynamics, agility, and precision in the high-performance sedan segment. The BMW M5 has achieved this through evolutionary progress, racing development expertise, and groundbreaking innovations in areas such as drive, suspension, aerodynamics, and lightweight construction.

The new BMW M5 Touring will build upon this legacy, with exciting innovations to deliver an even more exhilarating driving experience.

The first BMW M5 Touring was introduced in 1992, based on the second-generation BMW M5 Sedan. Since then, it has represented a combination of high performance and everyday practicality. In 2007, BMW M GmbH introduced a Touring variant for the fourth-generation BMW M5. The recent successful launch of the BMW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive further demonstrates the appeal of this special vehicle concept in the premium mid-range segment.

Testing of the new BMW M5 Touring prototypes will commence soon, with various road and track tests planned to ensure an ideal balance between sporting performance and comfort in real-world driving conditions.

BMW M3 Touring: fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 10.4 – 10.1 WLTP; CO2 emissions in g/km combined: 235 – 229 WLTP.

BMW

BMW M GmbH confirms development of a new BMW M5 Touring

The next generation of the BMW M5 is now in the practical phase of development, with prototypes undergoing test drives on public roads, BMW Group proving grounds, and racetracks globally. BMW M GmbH has also confirmed the addition of a Touring variant to its model range, combining high-performance capabilities with long-distance comfort and spaciousness. Both the sedan and Touring versions will feature a newly developed partially electrified drive system, enhancing driving dynamics and agility. BMW M GmbH is embracing electrification, installing hybrid drive systems in its high-performance cars. For almost 40 years, the BMW M5 has been the benchmark for driving dynamics in high-performance sedans. The new generation aims to push the boundaries even further with innovative technologies. The first BMW M5 Touring was launched in 1992, followed by a Touring variant of the fourth-generation M5 in 2007. The success of the BMW M3 Competition Touring further emphasizes the appeal of this special vehicle concept. Prototypes of the new BMW M5 Touring will undergo testing in urban traffic, country roads, motorways, and even on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife.

BMW M3 Touring: Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 10.4 – 10.1 WLTP; CO2 emissions in g/km combined: 235 – 229 WLTP.