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Motorsport

Ford Mustang Mach 1 Goes Head-to-Head Against Dark Horse In Close Drag Race Battle

On paper, one would assume the Ford Mustang Dark Horse is a straightforward victor on this pony-versus-pony showdown. Packing 500 horsepower and Ford’s quick-shifting 10-speed computerized, it is the present efficiency champion within the Mustang household. Surely it may well outrun a previous-generation Mach 1 with a six-speed handbook, proper?

The Mach 1 debuted in 2020 as way over simply an look package deal. Ford tweaked the 5.0-liter V8 to make 480 horsepower, solely 20 hp away from the Dark Horse. That ranking dropped to 470 in subsequent years, nevertheless it’s nonetheless roughly equal to a brand new GT. We’ve seen simply how shut the seventh-gen Mustang trims are in a drag race, so there’s little cause to doubt this might be a detailed match, too.


Technology

5 Of Batman’s Most Useful Gadgets That We Wish We Could Buy

One of Batman’s gadgets that stands out is the Ultrasonic Bat Beacon, which has made appearances in “Batman Begins,” “Batman: Year One,” and various Caped Crusader stories. Despite its relatively small size compared to other tools in his arsenal, this device has proven to be quite effective in aiding Batman in taking down notorious villains such as Penguin, Two-Face, and Bane. When Batman needs backup and doesn’t have any sidekicks or Justice League members around, the Ultrasonic Bat Beacon emits a bat signal of its own, drawing swarms of the hero’s spirit animal into the fray for assistance.

The function of the device is simple: it emits an ultrasonic sound that attracts bats in large numbers. It can be fashioned as a handheld device similar to a garage door opener, attached to Batarangs, mounted on drones, or modified to be placed in the user’s shoe heel, making it very portable and capable of serving as a self-defense tool like pepper spray or a taser.

If this gadget can help Batman defeat formidable foes and ward off the GCPD’s finest, it has the potential to protect ordinary individuals seeking to get home safely. Additionally, it can also be used to deter unwelcome visitors, particularly those who overstay their welcome. Beyond its use in crime-fighting, the Ultrasonic Bat Beacon can be utilized for various purposes, such as coordinating bat-themed musical performances on TikTok or setting up a bat sanctuary. With its versatility, it could become a sought-after item if marketed to the right consumers.

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Check Out The 2023 Tata Harrier Dark Edition In 5 Detailed Images


The Dark edition of the Tata Harrier sports an all-black interior and exterior with an option of bigger alloy wheels

2023 Tata Safari Dark Edition

The 2023 Tata Harrier facelift was recently launched with various new features and safety updates, but one option that remained the same is the Dark Edition. This updated SUV still comes in an all-black design, and you can explore it further in our detailed image gallery.

Front

2023 Tata Harrier Dark Edition Front

The Dark Harrier features a black exterior shade with a blacked-out grille, bumper, and skid plate. The chrome Tata logo is the only element that is not blacked out.

Also See: Latest Tata Curvv Spy Shots Reveal More Of Its Coupe Design

Side

2023 Tata Harrier Dark Edition Side

The side profile of the Dark Harrier also features the black treatment. The roof rails, ORVMs, and door handles are black, while the Harrier lettering is finished in chrome. The car also has a #Dark badging near the front door.

2023 Tata Harrier Dark Edition Alloy Wheel

The Dark Edition comes with all-black alloy wheels that are available in two sizes. The lower-spec variants have 18-inch alloy wheels, while the top-spec variants have 19-inch ones.

Dashboard

2023 Tata Harrier Dark Edition Dashboard

The interior of the Dark Edition also follows the black theme. The dashboard has three black layers, with one featuring a carbon fibre-like finish. The normal variants offer different color options for the interior.

2023 Tata Harrier Dark Edition Centre Console

The doors, grab handles, and center console are finished in piano black.

Also Read: Here’s How The 2023 Tata Safari Dark Edition Differs From The Old Safari Red Dark Edition

Seats

2023 Tata Harrier Dark Edition Rear Seats

The seats in the Dark Edition are black and grey, with triangular design elements. The same pattern is seen on the rear seats.

Price

The Tata Harrier is priced between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 27.35 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). The Dark Edition starts from the mid-spec Pure+ S variant, priced at Rs 19.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). The updated Harrier competes with the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector, and Jeep Compass.

Read More on : Tata Harrier diesel

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Here’s How The 2023 Tata Safari Dark Edition Differs From The Old Safari Red Dark Edition


The current Dark edition comes with all the changes of the facelift, but the old Red Dark edition offered a little more style

The Tata Safari facelift has been launched recently with a brand new design and upgraded feature list, and like its predecessor, the new Safari also comes with a Dark edition with cosmetic and feature upgrades. However, the pre-facelift Safari got a special Red Dark edition with a similar treatment near the end of its cycle. Here, in this detailed gallery, we look at the differences between the two special editions.

Front

2023 Tata Safari Dark Edition Front

We all know that there is a major design difference between the new and the pre-facelift Safari. But keeping that aside, the special editions also have some cosmetic differences. The current Dark edition gets an all-black fascia with a black bumper, black grille and a black skid plate, however, the Tata logo has been finished in chrome.

Pre-facelift Tata Safari Red Dark Edition Front

The old Red dark edition on the other hand has a black Tata logo, along with an all-black front profile. Another cosmetic difference is the red insert on the grille, which was a part of “Red” in the Red Dark edition.

Side

2023 Tata Safari Dark Edition Side

The side profiles of the two special editions are nearly identical, as the design has not changed much. Both get an all-black paint, but the current Dark Edition sports all-black 19-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic inserts.

Pre-facelift Tata Safari Red Dark Edition Side

The Red dark edition came with the same black hue, but the wheels were finished in chrome with red brake calipers. This special edition also had the Red Dark badging near the front door.

Rear

Apart from the design changes, there are no major cosmetic differences between the two special editions. Both get a black colour, black bumper, black skid plate and black rear spoiler. The only difference is the Tata logo, which just like in the front, is finished in chrome in the new Dark edition.

Also See: Watch: All The Changes For Tata Harrier And Tata Safari Facelifts Side By Side

Dashboard

2023 Tata Safari Dark Edition Touchscreen

The dashboard layout has been changed slightly in the new Safari. Both special editions get an all-black layered dash, but the current Dark edition comes with a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen compared to the 10.25-inch one in the Red Dark edition.

Pre-facelift Tata Safari Red Dark Edition Centre Console

Apart from the dash and the design changes that came with the facelift, there is one more cosmetic change. The Red Dark edition had red grab handles in the centre console, which are black in the current Dark edition.

Front Seats

The front seats of the new Dark edition are finished in black and have triangular design elements.

Pre-facelift Tata Safari Red Dark Edition Front Seats

In the old Red Dark edition, the seats had a bright red hue with a “#Dark” badging on the headrests.

Rear Seats

2023 Tata Safari Dark Edition Rear Seats

The 2nd and 3rd-row seats of the new Dark Edition get a similar treatment as the front ones with all black upholstery and triangular inserts.

Pre-facelift Tata Safari Red Dark Edition Rear Seats

In the old Red Dark edition of the Safari, the red colour follows till the 3rd row and the same “#Dark” badging can be seen on the rear seat headrests as well.

Pre-facelift Tata Safari Red Dark Edition Sunroof

With the red dark edition, Tata also offered red ambient lighting in the front, inside the door handles, and around the panoramic sunroof.

Also Read: 8 Features The 2023 Tata Harrier & Safari Get That Are Absent On The Mahindra XUV700

Tata has been offering special editions for the Safari for a long time, and the SUV has had many of them in the past couple of years. But between these two, which one do you like better, let us know in the comments below.

Read More on : Tata Safari diesel

Motorsport

This Might Be The New Toyota Camry

Toyota is hinting at a new car with the statement “A new dawn is coming” and a dark image. While it’s unclear which car the company is teasing, the next-generation Camry appears to be the most likely candidate for a debut.

In the image provided by Toyota, the pointy running lights are clearly visible. On the passenger side of a brighter version of the picture, there’s a glimpse of the lower fascia, indicating a possible TRD version. The badge is prominently placed on the nose.

Toyota Vehicle Teaser Possibly Camry

According to a report from February 2023, the new Camry is expected to debut in 2024. This aligns with Toyota’s teaser campaign for the next-generation model. The brand previously used a similar strategy for the 2024 Tacoma pickup, releasing various images before the official unveiling.

Technical details about the new Camry are still limited. It’s said to be based on an evolved TNGA-K platform, but no information about the powertrain has been revealed. It’s likely that both internal combustion engines and hybrid options will be available.

As for the interior, since this is the first image of the vehicle, there are no specific details about its design. However, Toyota’s recent models, like the Prius and Crown, feature a large portrait-oriented infotainment screen on top of the center stack. The Camry is expected to continue offering advanced safety features.

The Camry is a crucial product for Toyota in the United States, consistently ranking among the best-selling vehicles. In 2022, it was the fifth best-selling car in the country, with 295,201 units sold. However, its popularity is not as high in Japan, where Toyota reportedly discontinued sales after it dropped below 6,000 units.

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A Closer Look at the Tata Safari Facelift Dark Edition: 12 Real-life Images


The Dark edition of the Tata Safari facelift is based on its higher-spec Adventure and Accomplished variants

The Tata Safari facelift has been unveiled with a new design, an updated cabin, and additional features. Customers can now also reserve one for a token amount of Rs 25,000. Alongside the new Safari, Tata has also showcased its ‘Dark’ edition, which features the Oberon Black exterior shade. Let’s take a closer look at the all-black edition of the Tata Safari in these 12 pictures.

Starting at the front, the Tata Safari facelift’s Dark edition features a gloss-black parametric grille. Above it, you’ll find connected LED DRLs with welcome and goodbye animations and dynamic turn indicators.

It also features a prominent all-black air dam in which the ADAS radar sensor is integrated. Unlike the other variants of the Safari facelift, the skid plate here is finished in black. The SUV also comes with a vertical headlight housing equipped with LED projector headlights and LED fog lamps.

Coming to the profile, the Safari Dark facelift gets black side-body cladding, and the front doors of the SUV also get a ‘Safari’ moniker finished in chrome. It features all-black 19-inch alloy wheels. In contrast, other paint options include dual-tone alloy wheels of the same size.

At the rear, the Dark edition of the Tata Safari facelift boasts connected LED taillamps with welcome and goodbye animations. The Safari emblem on the tailgate is now finished in chrome.

The skid plate is again finished in black, but if you opt for any other colour on this SUV, you will get silver skid plates.

The updated Safari offers a boot space of 420 litres when all three rows are being used. The third row seats can also be tumbled into a 50:50 split ratio for an increased boot space of 827 litres.

Also See: Tata Safari Facelift Explained In 13 Pics

The updated Dark edition of the Safari facelift boasts an all-black cabin theme with black seat upholstery. In the 2023 Tata Safari Dark, you will get an all-black 4-spoke steering wheel featuring an illuminated Tata logo, while the regular variants of the facelifted SUV have an Oyster White insert on the steering wheel. The dashboard of the Safari facelift has been completely redesigned, now featuring a touch-based climate control panel.

It features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system which supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, with 10-speaker JBL sound system (5 speaker, 4 tweeters, and a subwoofer). Other features include a 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display, multi-colour ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof with ambient lighting, dual-zone automatic AC, and wireless phone charger.

Also Check Out: 2023 Tata Safari Facelift’s Variant-wise Features Revealed

Other features on board the new Dark edition of the Safari facelift include 6-way powered and ventilated driver’s seat with memory and welcome feature, and 4-way powered and ventilated co-driver seat with electric Boss mode. Only 6-seater variants of the SUV get seat ventilation for the middle row seats.

In terms of safety, the updated SUV gets seven airbags (including one knee airbag for the driver), electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist, a 360-degree camera, and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The Safari facelift also features a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), now including adaptive cruise control.

Only A Diesel Offering

The 2023 Tata Safari comes with a 2-litre diesel engine which makes 170PS and 350Nm. The unit is either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic.

Expected Price & Rivals

The Tata Safari facelift is expected to be launched in the coming weeks starting from Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It will continue its rivalry with the MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV700, and Hyundai Alcazar.

Motorsport

Rolls-Royce Introduces La Rose Noire Droptail with Audemars Piguet Timepiece

Rolls-Royce has unveiled the La Rose Noire Droptail, a captivating motor car that tells a love story. This exquisite vehicle was presented exclusively to its owners at a private event during Monterey Car Week and draws inspiration from the elegant Black Baccara rose. According to Rolls-Royce, this car symbolizes the cherished experiences of its owners, who embody the highest form of connoisseurship.

The Droptail’s color, known as True Love, is a stunning and intricate dark pomegranate shade that exhibits a pearlescent shimmer, reflecting various hues depending on the lighting conditions. To achieve this effect, the base coat is followed by five layers of clear lacquer, each blended with a slightly different shade of red. Rolls-Royce went to great lengths to develop a new paint process for this color, involving the expertise of a dedicated team who carried out over 150 iterations to achieve perfection.


News, Technology

Elon Musk Announces Twitter’s Permanent Shift to Dark Mode

The exact date of Twitter’s permanent switch to dark mode is currently unknown. However, what is certain is that this decision has been one of the many controversial proposals made by Musk since the X rebranding process began. While Musk’s acquisition of Twitter was already surrounded by controversy, the rapid pace of its transformation into X has been criticized by some analysts as a major mistake. This is because Twitter has become deeply ingrained in global culture, and transitioning away from it at such a fast pace seems to indicate potential disaster.

According to a recent comment from a branding expert to Bloomberg, “It took more than 15 years to build up that level of worldwide equity, so losing the Twitter brand name would be a significant financial setback.”

Not only that, but X Corp. might also face legal issues as they rebrand Twitter to X. A 2017 patent from Meta has recently resurfaced, which involves a product called X designed for social networking. Additionally, the removal of Twitter signage last week was halted by the San Francisco police due to unapproved curb work, possibly resulting in fines.

Cars, News

Ford Mustang Dark Horse R Takes The Pony Car To The Track

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse R takes the classic pony car and transforms it into a track-ready beast. It is equipped with the powerful 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine found in other Dark Horse models, such as the Mustang GT3 and GT4. Although specific details about performance enhancements have not been disclosed, previous versions of this engine have been known to produce over 500 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque.

Sharing components with its Dark Horse counterparts, the Dark Horse R features a Tremec six-speed manual transmission, a Torsen limited-slip differential, and larger Brembo brakes. However, it distinguishes itself with track-focused modifications. These upgrades include essential safety features like a safety cage, adjustable anti-roll bars, FIA-certified seats, harnesses, and a safety net.

The Dark Horse R also comes with unique “beskope” wheels, which are wider than those found on the standard Dark Horse model. The front wheels measure 10.5 inches wide, while the rear ones are 11 inches wide. Ford has also made improvements to the oil system, as well as the cooling systems for the transmission and differential. In terms of aesthetics, the Dark Horse R sports a rear spoiler, custom Borla exhaust, and tow hooks on both the front and rear ends, reflecting its track-centric design.

Motorsport

Ford Mustang Dark Horse R Debuts: Track-Only Pony With Its Own Racing Series

# Ford Mustang Dark Horse R Debuts: Track-Only Pony With Its Own Racing Series

The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the most powerful naturally aspirated Coyote V8 in any ‘Stang, and Ford claims it is the most track-capable version of the seventh-generation Mustang to date. Now, Ford Racing has unveiled the new Dark Horse R, a turn-key race car designed for buyers who want to spend their weekends on the track.

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse R retains many of the elements that make the standard Dark Horse great, but with specific racing cues for track use.

The engine is the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 found in the road-going version, but it has been tweaked to produce “500+ horsepower.” The powertrain also includes an upgraded oil system, transmission cooling, differential cooling, a Borla racing exhaust system, and a fuel cell for added safety and capacity.

The Dark Horse R features the same six-speed manual transmission and Brembo brakes as the base Dark Horse model. Visually, the exterior is very similar, with the exception of a few necessary tow hooks and smaller 19-inch wheels wrapped in racing slicks.

To enhance on-track performance, Ford has made significant tweaks to the Dark Horse R. It features Multimatic DSSV racing dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars, and adjustable front camber plates. Inside, all creature comforts have been removed in favor of a full racing cabin, which includes a roll cage, Recaro racing seats, a Sparco racing harness, and a removable Sparco steering wheel.

Buyers who manage to get their hands on a limited Dark Horse R will also have the opportunity to compete in the Mustang Challenge, a new single-make racing series organized by Ford Performance Racing School. This IMSA-sanctioned series will have a 10- to 12-race calendar on five or six yet-to-be-named tracks in North America, starting in 2024.

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse R comes with a price tag of $145,000 and deliveries are expected to begin in 2024, just in time for the first Mustang Challenge races.

[Images: Motor1.com](https://www.motor1.com/news/678898/ford-mustang-dark-horse-r-teaser-debut/)

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