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Samsung Is Giving Away Free 65-Inch TVs: Here’s The Catch

As talked about earlier, the Samsung TVs that qualify for the free 65-inch TV supply are all 2024 fashions from the corporate’s premium 2024 lineup, together with fashions from the Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED, OLED, and The Frame collection.

Samsung’s 2024 mannequin Neo QLED 8K TVs are available three dimension choices: 85-inch, 75-inch, and 65-inch, and span two completely different mannequin collection: QN800D and QN900D. Prices for the QN800D TVs begin at $3,499.99 for the 65-inch mannequin, going as much as $4,499.99 for the 75-inch variant, and tops out at $5,999.99 for the 85-inch choice. The QN900D lineup is costlier, beginning at $4,999.99 for the 65-inch variant, $6,299.99 for the 65-inch mannequin, and $7,999.99 for the 85-inch choice.

Moving on to the eligible Neo QLED 4K collection fashions, this platform is available in all kinds of show sizes and spans two mannequin collection: the Q85D and Q90D. First, the Q85D begins at $1,399.99 for a 55-inch, $1,899.99 for a 65-inch, $2,599.99 for a 75-inch, after which goes all the way in which as much as $3,699.99 for the 85-inch. Then, the Q90D fashions vary from an entry-level 43-inch mannequin priced at $1,499.99, going up to an enormous 98-inch choice that prices a staggering $14,999.99.

OLED TVs from Samsung’s 2024 lineup, together with the S90D and S95D lineups, are additionally eligible for this supply. Prices for OLED TVs from the S90D lineup begin at $1,999.99 for the 55-inch mannequin and go as much as $2,699.99 for the 65-inch choice. There are three fashions inside the S95D lineup: a 55-inch mannequin that prices $2,599.99, a 65-inch choice priced at $3,399.99, and a 77-inch choice that prices $4,599.99.

Some might imagine the Samsung Frame TV is just a gimmick, but if you think it’s worth the price, there are a number of within the 2024 lineup. Prices for these TVs begin at simply $999.99 for the bottom 43-inch mannequin and go as much as $2,999.99 for the 75-inch prime variant.

Motorsport

Not Even Nissan Wants Fisker

Fisker is in bother. The electrical car startup introduced earlier this month that it did not come up with the money for to make it to December. The hope was that one other firm would swoop in and put it aside from eventual chapter—however these talks have fallen aside.

According to regulatory paperwork filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday—as first reported by Reuters—Fisker wasn’t capable of strike a take care of potential suitors. “The large automaker” concerned in preliminary talks “terminated the negotiations.” Fisker was reportedly in discussions with as much as 5 automakers.

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One of the largest names connected to a possible Fisker funding was Nissan—a model wanting to get extra EVs on the highway—though that was by no means formally confirmed. According to an earlier report from Reuters, Nissan’s largest curiosity was the electrical Alaska pickup, with a reported $400 million on the desk towards manufacturing of the truck at one among Fisker’s US vegetation.

The Fisker Alaska debuted final yr in idea kind promising 340 miles of vary within the US and a $45,000 beginning value. The range-topping dual-motor, all-wheel-drive mannequin reportedly had 550 horsepower whereas the bottom model had 275 horsepower. It was anticipated to go on sale within the US someday this yr.

Fisker is now compelled to search for alternate choices to remain afloat. The doc notes that the corporate “continues to guage strategic alternate options.” That may embrace enterprise restructurings in courtroom or inventory buybacks. Speaking of—Fisker’s inventory dropped 28 % on the day of the announcement and buying and selling was halted. The New York Stock Exchange will quickly delist the inventory totally. 

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Thus far, Fisker has lowered its workforce by 15 % in an try to chop prices. Many of these jobs have been in gross sales as the corporate switches from direct-to-consumer gross sales to a conventional seller mannequin. The firm has reportedly signed 13 seller companions in North America and Europe, with an bold plan to ship round 20,000 Ocean SUVs worldwide in 2024.

We’ll see the place the subsequent few months take Fisker, however the future doesn’t look promising.

Motorsport

Honda And Nissan Confirm Talks About Teaming Up For EVs

What began as a rumor in Japanese media earlier this week has now been formally confirmed. Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding for a feasibility research to discover the potential of collectively developed electrical automobiles. If the 2 automakers attain an settlement, the partnership may additionally embody working collectively on software program.

The collaboration continues to be in its infancy but when Nissan and Honda do ink a deal, the plan is to channel efforts into “automotive software platforms, core components related to EVs, and complementary products.” The software program half may pertain to security and/or autonomous driving applied sciences for the reason that press launch printed by each firms talks about “zero traffic-accident fatalities.” It additionally features a shared purpose of reaching carbon neutrality.

According to a report printed by Nikkei Asia a number of days in the past, Nissan and Honda wish to develop a brand new platform solely meant for electrical automobiles. The collaboration may prolong to engineering EVs collectively. In addition, the Japanese automakers may pool cash to purchase a typical EV powertrain and batteries.

A tie-up wouldn’t solely velocity up growth but in addition convey R&D prices down. Honda is not working with General Motors to co-develop reasonably priced electrical crossovers, so the very fact it’s looking for a brand new accomplice is not any shock. The collaboration with GM is prone to be restricted to the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX on the Ultium platform.

Nissan has a accomplice in Renault in terms of EVs and different forms of automobiles. The next-generation Micra shall be closely primarily based on the reborn Renault 5. It’s going to make use of about 80 p.c of the identical elements and can enter manufacturing in 2026 at Renault’s Douai manufacturing unit in northern France.

With Chinese competitors intensifying whereas the Volkswagen Group and Stellantis are doubling down on EVs, Nissan and Honda do not wish to path behind. However, for the reason that two have simply signed an MoU, it means a collectively developed platform/automobile is unlikely to return out within the subsequent few years, offered a ultimate deal is agreed upon.

Motorsport

Mate Rimac Says 0-60 MPH In One Second ‘Is Possible,’ But There’s A Catch

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a radical declare earlier this week in regards to the upcoming Roadster supercar, saying the corporate is aiming for a 0-60 mph time of less than one second. While many have since dismissed the declare, he does have an ally in Bugatt-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac—kind of.

When requested on his Facebook web page if he thought the under-one-second declare was plausible, Rimac responded with a shocking sure. “It is possible with thrusters,” he says within the Facebook remark. “We did the simulation.”

But there’s a important stipulation to go together with that affirmation.

“Problem is, you release the air in two to three seconds and then you have a lot of dead weight that you are carrying around (tanks, compressor, valves, nozzles etc.),” Rimac continues. “Same with fans—they just give you more grip but you need something like 30,000 newton-meters on the wheels to accelerate below one sec 0-100 km/h, which means you need massive motors, inverters, gearboxes, driveshafts, etc.”

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Rimac additionally notes that the automotive must be “super light,” which isn’t sometimes the usual for battery-powered vehicles. Even his Rimac Nevera hypercar—which is able to hit 60 mph in beneath 2.0 seconds—weighs over 5,000 kilos.

“So thrusters are really the only way to go,” he says. “But they bring a lot of downsides as well.”

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recommended in 2018 that the Roadster would have “10 small rocket thrusters arranged seamlessly around the car.” That, in concept, can be the kind of thrust the Roadster wants to attain that sub-one-second 0-60 time. Although, it’s unclear how that may fare with the NHTSA.

We’ll have to attend and see if Elon’s claims come true. The new Tesla Roadster will reportedly debut later this 12 months.

 
Motorsport

Apple Spent More Than $10 Billion On Its Failed Car Project

Apple canceled its car project earlier this week, failing to ship a viable product after a decade’s value of labor. The firm dumped over $10 billion into the endeavor — an ungodly amount of cash to burn on a challenge that might by no means see the sunshine of day. As it seems, prices rise when you’ll be able to’t make up your thoughts.

According to a brand new report from The New York Times, the corporate initially meant to tackle Tesla and construct an electrical car. Then, it needed to battle Waymo with a self-driving automotive.

Apple procured engineers from Porsche and NASA to work on the challenge, which rotated via 4 totally different leaders and a number of other totally different visions. At one level, it even thought of buying Tesla, speaking with Elon Musk in regards to the concept.

More than 2,000 individuals have been engaged on challenge “Titan” when Apple allegedly canceled this system this week. By then, the imaginative and prescient for the automotive was again to being an electrical car that might rival Tesla. If Apple had introduced the automotive to market, it could have probably value over $100,000, despite earlier rumors.

While it appears we’ll by no means get an Apple-made automotive, not the entire challenge’s work might be misplaced. Many of the crew members will reportedly transfer to Apple’s AI division and apply what it is discovered about synthetic intelligence to different merchandise. There is a few tech for the automotive, nonetheless, that can probably by no means see the sunshine of day.

Apple made a brand new sunroof, for instance, that would scale back warmth from the solar, and a windshield that would present turn-by-turn instructions in its efforts to interrupt additional into the automotive trade.

Just as a result of the Apple automotive is useless does not imply the corporate is disappearing from the sector. It’s nonetheless going robust with CarPlay because it makes an attempt to dominate every possible screen. Expect the corporate to be concerned for years to come back, in a method or one other.

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The FTC Isn’t Happy About Microsoft’s Plan To Lay Off Activision Workers

At the center of the FTC’s argument lies the obvious contradiction between Microsoft’s earlier assurances and its current actions. During the preliminary merger assessment course of, Microsoft informed the courts that Microsoft and Activision Blizzard would function as separate entities following the merger. The tech large had additionally promised the court docket that it will keep the pre-merger establishment.

However, Microsoft’s current choice to chop greater than 1,900 jobs in its online game division additionally included Activision staff. The FTC argues that had Activision been actually impartial as Microsoft initially claimed, these layoffs at Activision would have by no means occurred.

It’s price noting that the job cuts at Activision Blizzard spanned a number of groups, together with Blizzard’s esports divisions and subsidiary studio Toys for Bob. Also affected have been staff related to Blizzard’s unreleased survival recreation, codenamed Odyssey. Microsoft defended its actions and claimed that the layoffs have been a part of an “execution plan” to scale back “areas of overlap” between Microsoft and Activision.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is presently deliberating on the FTC’s enchantment, and issues might take an fascinating flip if it guidelines in favor of the FTC.

Motorsport

Paris Votes In Favor Of Tripling Parking Fees For Heavy Cars

The European Federation for Transport and Environment revealed a research earlier this 12 months that confirmed SUVs are becoming too large for European roads and parking areas. With air pollution from SUVs additionally a priority, local weather activists insist there ought to be restrictions in opposition to house owners of cumbersome automobiles.

The outcomes of a referendum held over the weekend in France’s capital present that some individuals are okay with making the lives of SUV house owners a bit more durable. Parisians have voted in favor of successfully tripling parking charges to €18 (almost $20) per hour within the metropolis heart and €12 (nearly $13) in the remainder of Paris. These modifications will not apply to residential parking.

It ought to be talked about that the choice will not solely impression crossovers and SUVs. Owners of standard vehicles weighing 1,600 kilograms (3,527 kilos) or extra should pony up the additional money. Electric automobiles tipping the scales at over 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) may even be affected. Those who stay or work in Paris will likely be exempt, as will these affected by disabilities. Additionally, taxi drivers, well being employees, and tradespeople will not be impacted by the result of the referendum.

Only round 5.7 % of voters, about 78,000 folks out of a complete of 1.3 million, went to one of many 39 voting cubicles. Parisians voted 54.55 % in favor of tripling parking charges for heavier vehicles. Despite the low turnout, the choice is anticipated to come back into impact as early as September 2024.

The referendum final 12 months in April to ban rental electrical scooters wasn’t in style both, with solely about 103,000 folks voting, accounting for simply seven % of registered voters. Despite the low turnout, rented electrical scooters had been subsequently banned within the City of Lights.

The new referendum held over the weekend is projected to impression about 10 % of automobiles in Paris, as said by the town’s deputy mayor answerable for transport, David Belliard. It’s protected to imagine that somebody who owns an enormous luxurious SUV reminiscent of a Mercedes GLE or a BMW X5 will not have a problem with paying an hourly fee of €18 as a substitute of €6.

That stated, the result of the voting may affect different capitals to take related motion. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo believes that some European cities will likely be inspired to take related measures, stating:

“Parisians have made a clear choice… other cities will follow. We’re proud of having posed an eminently environmental question at a time when the environment is presented as the source of all evil. It’s a form of resistance here in Paris to this very concerning movement.”

Motorsport

We Asked Every Automaker How Many Customers Went For Manuals In 2023

With auto gross sales for 2023 streaming out earlier this month, we began questioning what number of handbook automobiles had been offered within the US final 12 months. While the recognition of the handbook transmission has waned considerably from its peak, there’s something of a small renaissance taking place amongst fans. 

Manual gross sales made up lower than a % of automobiles offered within the US in 2021, however final 12 months, that quantity was round 1.7 %. Not loads, however not nothing. Many automakers have expanded their handbook choices, too, maybe most notably Toyota bringing a handbook to the Supra for the 2023 mannequin 12 months.

So we reached out to each automaker that sells a handbook automobile within the US to share take charges for manual-transmission fashions. Some gave us detailed information, some declined to offer something. Here’s what we gleaned concerning the state of the handbook within the U.S.

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Integra Manual Take Rate: 22%

Right now, Acura sells two manual-transmission fashions, the Integra A-Spec, and the Integra Type S. All in all, 22 % of the 32,090 Integras offered in 2023 had six speeds and a clutch pedal for a complete of seven,060 automobiles.

Of course, that determine is down from the preliminary 70-percent handbook take charge of early reservation-holders for the Integra A-Spec, although that’s unsurprising. Typically fans who need a particular kind of automobile transfer first, then the remainder of the market is available in. And, 22 % of all Integras is exceptional when you think about the handbook is barely out there on the A-Spec Technology mannequin – whose $37,995 base worth is $5,000 larger than the bottom fashions – and the $52,995 Type S. 

Maybe our shock is misplaced. As with its Civic sibling, the Integra’s handbook is likely one of the sweetest available on the market.  

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M2 Manual Take Rate: 50%
M3 / M4 Manual Take Rate: 20%

Even because the BMW model pushes ahead with electrification, it nonetheless affords an ordinary handbook transmission within the M2, M3, and M4. They’re widespread, too, with over half of M2s offered right here so geared up and round 20 % of M3s and M4s. Worth noting, too, is that the bottom M3 and M4 are manual-only, whereas the extra highly effective Competition, Competition xDrive, and limited-run M3 CS and M4 CSL are/had been automatic-only. 

The handbook has confirmed robust sufficient for BMW to place the gearbox into the Z4 M40i in a US-exclusive trim. Though this isn’t new for BMW. Both the E60 and F10 M5s had been offered with sticks in America. But with BMW M going hybrid, the present M2, M3, and M4 will probably be the final with manuals.

Unfortunately, BMW doesn’t break down gross sales of M fashions versus the remainder of their respective lineups, so we don’t know precisely what number of handbook automobiles it offered right here final 12 months. 

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CT4-V Blackwing / CT5-V Blackwing Manual Take Rate: Nearly 50%

Now that sixth-gen Camaro manufacturing has ended, Cadillac is the one GM model to supply manual-transmission automobiles. A six-speed is normal on the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing, and the handbook take charge in 2023 was practically half for each fashions individually. As with BMW, we don’t know the full of Blackwings offered, however in any case, that is nonetheless a great variety of automobiles.

Unfortunately, these will probably be Cadillac’s final manual-transmission automobiles, because the model makes its transition to all-electric.

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Camaro Manual Take Rate: Not Provided

A Chevrolet spokesperson didn’t present take-rate figures for the Bow Tie’s solely handbook mannequin left, the Camaro. As the Camaro ended manufacturing late final 12 months, Chevy not has a handbook providing.

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Challenger Manual Take Rate: Not Provided

Dodge provided a six-speed handbook on many Challenger variations, however the automaker declined to supply a take charge determine for the 44,960 models offered final 12 months. This was the ultimate 12 months for Challenger gross sales, and whereas Dodge is engaged on a brand new two-door Charger to switch each the outdated Challenger and Charger, it’s unclear whether or not it can provide a handbook in any respect. While an internal-combustion model of the brand new Charger is rumored to exist, it’s nonetheless unconfirmed.

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Mustang / Bronco Manual Take Rate: Not Provided

While Ford affords a handbook on each the Bronco and the Mustang, the automaker declined to supply take charges. A spokesperson merely says the corporate is “proud to continue offering manual-transmission options on the Bronco and Mustang.” For the Bronco, the handbook pairs completely with the bottom 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. It’s a singular seven-speed with an ultra-short crawler gear. For the present S650-generation Mustang, the handbook is barely provided on V8-powered fashions, the GT and Dark Horse. 

Ford did reveal the preliminary handbook take charge for the brand new Mustang to Road & Track final summer time. As of late July, 27 % of orders had been for the six-speed.

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Civic Manual Take Rate: 7%

The Integra’s extra egalitarian sibling, the Civic, affords a handbook on many trims. It’s out there on each the Sport and Sport Touring Hatchback, and is the one transmission provided on each the Si and Type R. Honda’s manuals have lengthy set the usual within the automotive business, and this stays the case with the Civic’s six-speed, particularly so within the Type R. Don’t be disenchanted to study that solely 7 % of patrons within the US go for the handbook. But, when you think about Honda offered over 200,000 Civics final 12 months, it’s one of the vital widespread handbook automobiles within the nation.

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Elantra N Manual Take Rate: 25%

Hyundai’s solely handbook providing within the US is the Elantra N sport-compact, and of all these offered final 12 months, round 25 % had a handbook transmission. A Hyundai spokesperson tells us that this determine has been constant all through the Elantra N’s life. The different transmission possibility for the sedan is an eight-speed dual-clutch computerized.

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Wrangler / Gladiator Manual Take Rate: Not Provided

The Wrangler and Gladiator are among the many few vehicles that also provide a handbook transmission, however Jeep declined to supply figures. We suspect the take charge is pretty small, given the character of the market. The handbook can also be solely out there with Stellantis’ venerable Pentastar V6, so there are a selection of fashions the place it isn’t out there as an possibility.

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Forte Manual Take Rate: Around 2%

We forgot the manual-transmission Kia Forte GT exists. It does, and we hope you’ll forgive our ignorance. It really sits atop the Forte mannequin hierarchy with a $26,315 base worth. A Kia spokesperson tells us that as of quarter 4 2023, the take charge was round 2 %. Given that Kia offered 123,953 Fortes in 2023, we will assume round 2,479 are manuals. 

It’s nonetheless out there for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, so if you need a really uncommon automobile, put in an order together with your Kia supplier.

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MX-5 Miata Manual Take Rate: 60%
Mazda3 Manual Take Rate: Not Provided

Mazda has two handbook choices for the time being, the MX-5 Miata and the three hatchback. A spokesperson tells us that round 60 % of Miata patrons go for the stick, however declined to supply a selected determine for the three, although famous that take charges for the handbook have declined year-over-year. We’ll take excellent news the place we will get it, although, and with Miata gross sales up considerably over 2022, which means a whole lot of new handbook MX-5s have arrived in buyer palms. Around 5,834, to be particular.

The Miata’s 60-percent take charge is healthier than that of the Toyota GR86’s 48 %, although decrease than the Subaru BRZ’s exceptional near-80 %. These three show there’s a good marketplace for reasonably priced, handbook sports activities automobiles within the US. We hope it’s massive sufficient for automakers to justify persevering with these choices.

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John Cooper Works 2-Door Manual Take Rate: 51%
Cooper S 2-Door Manual Take Rate: 22%
All Other Models: 11%

Mini has lengthy been a booster of handbook transmissions within the US, and whereas its stick-shift choices go away on the finish of February, it offered loads final 12 months. The British model affords a handbook on all three variations of Cooper 2-Door (Base, S, and JCW), Cooper and Cooper S 4-Door, plus Cooper and Cooper S convertible. Nearly 51 % of JCW two-doors ordered final 12 months had been manuals, one thing a Mini spokesperson suspects is a results of the model asserting a handbook discontinuation. Twenty-two % of Cooper S 2-Door patrons went with the handbook final 12 months, whereas solely round 11 % ordered manuals on different fashions.

This 12 months, Mini can have an enormous lineup refresh with new gasoline and electrical variations of the Cooper 2-Door and Countryman SUV. The all-electric Aceman can also be anticipated to affix the get together in 2024. With the brand new technology of Cooper fashions, the handbook will not be on the choices listing.

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Versa and Z Manual Take Rate: Not Provided

While Nissan affords a handbook on each the Versa subcompact sedan – a five-speed no much less, on the $17,405 base mannequin – and the Z sports activities automobile, it declined to supply take charge figures for both. Notably, the brand new Nismo Z is automatic-only, a call that’s proved controversial amongst fans. 

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718 / 911 Manual Take Rate (On Models With Manual Offered): 40%

The sports-car large doesn’t have up-to-date figures, however a spokesperson notes that as of some months in the past, the place each transmissions are on the choices listing, the cut up was typically 40-percent handbook, 60-percent dual-clutch on 718 and 911. The spokesperson doubts that has modified a lot.

In a whole lot of methods, Porsche arguably spurred on the manual-transmission renaissance, first with the manual-only 911 R in 2016 after which by reintroducing the choice on the 911 GT3 in 2017. The handbook GT3 has since proved vastly widespread, particularly within the US, the place at varied factors it has made up the overwhelming majority of gross sales right here. 

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BRZ Manual Take Rate: 79%
WRX Manual Take Rate: 74%
Impreza/Crosstrek Manual Take Rate: 1.6%

By our reckoning, Subaru has one of the best take-rate figures going. A spokesperson tells us “our enthusiast buyers have overwhelmingly preferred shifting their own gears.” For the WRX final 12 months, 74 % of patrons opted for the handbook whereas over 79 % of BRZ clients ordered the stick. The WRX is probably going one of the vital widespread handbook automobiles in your entire nation, on condition that of the 24,681 whole automobiles offered, 18,264 had manuals. That’s larger than all handbook Civics mixed. 

We’re undecided why extra BRZ patrons go for the handbook than Toyota GR86 clients, however we’re simply pleased that plenty of these automobiles are out available on the market. The 2023 mannequin 12 months was additionally the final for the handbook Impreza and Crosstrek, and so they made up round 6 % of gross sales.

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GR86 Manual Take Rate: 48%
GR Supra Manual Take Rate: 43%
Tacoma Manual Take Rate: 1.4%

Toyota really has one of the vital various handbook choices within the business. A six-speed is out there on each the GR86 and GR Supra 3.0 — its first full 12 months of availability — and the Tacoma pickup. It’s additionally the one transmission out there on the GR Corolla. A spokesperson tells us that for 2023, 48 % of US clients went for the handbook on the GR86, whereas 43 % opted for it on the GR Supra. That totals to five,317 and 1,140 models, respectively. 

Just 1.4 % of Tacoma patrons opted for the handbook, or 3,287 of the 234,768 whole offered final 12 months. It’s not a ton, however sufficient for Toyota to justify carrying the handbook ahead to the brand new 2024 mannequin truck.

But the preferred handbook Toyota is the one that gives no different transmission—the GR Corolla. Toyota offered 5,567 final 12 months. 

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Golf GTI Manual Take Rate: 50%
Golf R Manual Take Rate: 40%
Jetta GLI Manual Take Rate: 40%
Jetta S/Sport Manual Take Rate: 5%

VW has notably revealed the brand new 2025 GTI, and whereas it brings a number of welcome modifications, it drops the six-speed manual option. But, over the course of 2023, manuals proved widespread amongst American Volkswagen patrons. A spokesperson informed us round 40 % of Jetta GLI and Golf R patrons went for the handbook, whereas half of GTI patrons made the identical selection. Volkswagen additionally affords a handbook on the Jetta S and Sport, although the take charge for these was solely round 5 %.

So, why is VW killing the handbook GTI (and presumably Golf R) within the States in the event that they’re so widespread? It’s as a result of growth of the upcoming Mark 8.5 Golf started when VW was anticipating harsher Euro 7 emissions guidelines. Those had been since relaxed, however not quickly sufficient to get the handbook again within the automobile. And whereas U.S. GTI patrons purchased the handbook in huge numbers, globally, it solely accounted for round 5 % of whole gross sales. 

While handbook automobiles have skilled a pleasant renaissance over the previous few years, it’s nonetheless hardly a plurality. Yet, its area of interest appears to be comfy. Automakers have sizable take-rate figures to report on specialty fashions, and good quantity on extra mainstream choices just like the Civic. Sure, we’ll quickly lose handbook Minis and GTIs, however we’ve obtained loads of others to make up for the absence. 

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2024 DAKAR RALLY: STAGE 5 RESULTS

After having a stage taken from him with rushing penalties earlier within the 2024 Dakar Rally, Pablo Quintanilla got here again to win stage 5. It was half considered one of a Chrono stage, the place the elite riders within the Rally GP class will begin in reverse order tomorrow, so it’s excellent timing for Quintanilla, who stands to make up extra time. Ross Branch additionally had a very good day, ending sixth, inside 4 minutes of Quintanilla and regaining the general lead for the Hero staff. Ricky Brabec is also in glorious place. He was seventh on stage 5 and nonetheless holds on to 3rd general, simply 3:47 from the lead.

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Stage 5 was a giant morale booster for the besieged Mason Klein. He lastly had a clear day of using with out mechanical difficulties, and completed fifth–a best-ever efficiency for the Chinese Kove staff. Jacob Argubright can be up and operating. With his misfortunes on the Marathon stage, he has amassed an unimaginable whole of penalties to position him 51 hours behind.

STAGE 5

1. PABLO QUINTANILLA, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM 01H 32′ 53”
2. ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 00′ 37”
3. TOBY PRICE, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 01′ 39”
4. DANIEL SANDERS, RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING + 00H 02′ 58”
5. MASON KLEIN, KORR OFFROAD RACING + 00H 03′ 01”
6. ROSS BRANCH, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY + 00H 03′ 42”
7. RICKY BRABEC, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 03′ 48”
8. STEFAN SVITKO, SLONAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 04′ 10”
9. TOBIAS EBSTER, KINI RALLY RACING TEAM + 00H 04′ 33”
10. SKYLER HOWES, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 04′ 55”
85. KYLE MC COY, AMERICAN RALLY ORIGINALS + 00H 41′ 45”
92. WESTON CARR, HT RALLY RAID HUSQVARNA RACING + 00H 47′ 15”
119. JACOB ARGUBRIGHT, DUUST RALLY TEAM + 02H 41′ 54”

STANDINGS AFTER STAGE 5
1. ROSS BRANCH, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY 19H 05′ 03”
2. JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 01′ 14”
3. RICKY BRABEC, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 03′ 47”
4. ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 18′ 10”
5. KEVIN BENAVIDES, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 21′ 17”
6. PABLO QUINTANILLA, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 26′ 47”
7. TOBY PRICE,RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 31′ 36”
8. DANIEL SANDERS, RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING + 00H 37′ 44”
9. ROMAIN DUMONTIER, TEAM DUMONTIER RACING + 00H 38′ 52”
10. MARTIN MICHEK, ORION – MOTO RACING GROUP + 00H 39′ 52”
11. LUCIANO BENAVIDES, HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING + 00H 45′ 36”
12. JOAN BARREDA BORT, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY + 00H 48′ 02”
13. SKYLER HOWES, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 48′ 37”
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Tata Harrier & Safari Get A 5-star Rating In Maiden Bharat NCAP Outing

Both Tata SUVs additionally obtained 5-star rankings earlier this 12 months from Global NCAP crash assessments

Tata Harrier & Safari Crash Test

  • Both SUVs scored 30.08 factors out of 32 in grownup occupant safety.

  • They received 44.54 factors out of 49 in baby occupant safety.

  • The report doesn’t element the outcomes of the digital stability management (ESC) and pedestrian safety.

  • The Tata Harrier is priced from Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 26.44 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Safari’s costs vary from Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 27.34 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Bharat new automobile evaluation program (BNCAP) was launched on October 1 as India’s personal crash check evaluation company, following which many carmakers volunteered their automobiles to be crash-tested and rated. Now, 3 months after it was launched, BNCAP has lastly launched its first security ranking and its 5 stars for the each the lately launched Tata Harrier and Tata Safari facelifts.

Interestingly, each these SUVs had already scored a 5-star safety rating from the Global NCAP. In BNCAP, the Adventure + variants of each SUVs had been crash examined. Let’s have an in depth take a look at how each these SUVs carried out.

Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)

Tata Harrier & Safari: Adult Occupant Protection

In the grownup occupant safety assessments, each SUVs received 14.08/16 within the frontal impression check and 16/16 within the facet impression check. The Harrier and Safari obtained 5 stars in grownup occupant safety.

Front Impact

In the frontal offset deformable barrier check, the driving force’s head, neck, pelvis, thighs, toes and left shin received good safety. Protection on the suitable leg close to the door was satisfactory, although the safety on the chest was marginal. For the entrance passenger, all these areas obtained good safety.

Side Impact

In each the Harrier and Safari, the driving force obtained good safety on the pinnacle, chest, torso and hip. This impression check is about at a velocity of fifty kmph towards a deformable barrier.

Side Pole Impact

In the facet pole check (at 29 kmph), the outcomes had been the identical as within the facet impression check. The driver received good safety on the pinnacle, chest, torso, and hip.

Child Occupant Protection (COP)

Tata Harrier & Safari Crash Test

The Harrier and Safari scored effectively within the baby occupant safety assessments and scored a 5-star ranking for this facet as effectively. In each SUVs, ISOFIX anchorage is offered for the outer seats of the second row, with the kid seats fitted going through rearward. Here are the main points: 

Dynamic rating – 23.54/24

CRS set up rating – 12/12

Vehicle evaluation rating – 9/13

18-month Old Child

When examined for cover supplied to an 18-month-old baby, the Harrier and Safari each scored 11.54 factors out of 12. 

3-year Old Child

For a 3-year-old baby, each SUVs scored a full 12 factors out of 12.

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Unlike the GNCAP report, the BNCAP reality sheet doesn’t provide a lot element concerning the safety supplied to the kid particularly close to the pinnacle, chest or neck.

Safety Equipment

Tata Harrier & Safari Crash Test

Both, the Tata Harrier & Safari, include 6 airbags, an non-obligatory knee airbag, ISOFIX baby seat anchors, seatbelt reminders (all passengers), ABS with EBD, digital stability management, and the highest variants get a set of ADAS options together with lane maintain help, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise management, and auto emergency braking.

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The BNCAP studies usually are not as detailed in explaining the outcomes and efficiency of the digital security options, as seen in lots of different new automobile evaluation packages. While the BNCAP report does state that the SUVs provide ESC as normal – whereas additionally itemizing pedestrian safety as per AIS-100 – it doesn’t provide any particulars on how the SUVs carried out in these assessments.

Variants The Rating Is Applicable To

Tata Harrier & Safari Crash Test

While the mid-spec variants of each the Harrier & Safari had been crash-tested, the 5-star security is relevant to all variants starting from Smart guide to Fearless + Dark automated for the Harrier, and from 7-seater Smart guide to 7-seater Accomplished + Dark automated of the Safari.

Price & Rivals

Tata Harrier & Tata Safari

The Tata Harrier is priced from Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 26.44 lakh (ex-showroom) and is a rival to the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector, and Jeep Compass. The Tata Safari, which is priced between Rs 16.19 lakh and Rs 27.34 lakh (ex-showroom), goes up towards the MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, and Mahindra XUV700.

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