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Dodge Charger drops V8 for straight-six and electrical energy

The eighth-generation Dodge Charger has been unveiled, dropping its long-running Hemi V8 engine for a alternative of straight-six or battery-electric energy.

The new Charger Daytona’s combustion providing is the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre Hurricane straight six from the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Dubbed the Sixpack, it sends 420bhp (‘standard output’) or 550bhp (‘high output’) by all 4 wheels.

Dodge has but to offer detailed efficiency statistics for the Sixpack muscle vehicles. What the American model has elaborated on, nevertheless, is the potential of the Charger Daytona EV.

The range-topping Scat Pack options twin permanent-magnet synchronous motors with silicon-carbide inverters, producing a mixed 630bhp and 627lb ft as commonplace.

Using the Powershot, a 15.0sec overboost mode whose title references the normal shot of nitrous oxide in drag racers, output is boosted to 670bhp – almost as a lot as within the wild 707bhp V8 Charger Hellcat.

This allows the Scat Pack to dispatch the 0-60mph dash in 3.3sec, regardless of weighing all of 2648kg. Covering a quarter-mile is alleged to take 11.5sec and high pace is rated at 134mph.

For reference, the Tesla Model S Plaid electrical saloon’s tri-motor set-up produces 1020bhp, giving it a 0-60mph time of two.4sec and a claimed quarter-mile time of 9.2sec.

Dodge Charger Daytona cornering – side

Scat Pack vehicles can optionally be geared up with the Track Pack, which goals to spice up cornering efficiency. The springs are stiffened and the monotube dampers are swapped for adaptive models, whereas the disc brakes are swapped for Brembo models with a diameter of 410mm. It additionally features a staggered tyre set-up, carrying Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 rubber that measures 305mm vast up entrance and 325mm vast on the rear.

In the entry-level Charger Daytona R/T, the dual-motor system’s outputs are diminished to 456bhp (496bhp utilizing Powershot) and 404lb ft.

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Volkswagen Golf reinvented with extra highly effective GTI

Volkswagen has comprehensively rebooted the eighth-generation Golf in a bid to maintain its enchantment to the top of the last decade, when it will likely be changed by the electric Mk9.

As it turns 50, the German agency’s all-time best-seller receives a wide-reaching suite of know-how upgrades, usability enhancements, materials enhancements and a brand new look inside and outside.

The powertrain line-up has been revamped, too, with the addition of recent long-range plug-in hybrids, revised petrol and diesel choices – and extra energy for the GTI hot hatch, which is able to head the line-up till the launch of the revised four-wheel-drive Golf R later this yr.

Due within the UK in April, the 2024 Golf seeks to reinstate the mannequin as Europe’s primary by gross sales quantity after provide chain bottlenecks and a drop in reputation induced it to slide behind the likes of the Peugeot 208, the Dacia Sandero, the Volkswagen T-Roc and the Renault Clio within the gross sales charts.

Styling parts that distinguish the brand new Golf embrace an illuminated Volkswagen badge on the entrance – a characteristic made attainable by a current change in Europe’s promoting legal guidelines – and a reprofiled entrance bumper with redesigned air ducts (embellished by a honeycomb insert on the GTI).

Another apparent change are the new-look, angular LED headlights, which will be optionally specified with VW’s IQ Light HD matrix know-how.

There are new sills beneath the doorways too, in addition to a extra distinguished spoiler above the tailgate on the GTI, a restyled rear bumper and new-look LED tail-lights.

The 11 paint colors provided up till now have been prolonged to incorporate 4 new metallic colors, and a black roof is being made obtainable for the primary time as an possibility on the GTI, GTE and R-Line variants of the Golf.

Motorsport

2024 Toyota Hilux GR Sport II: Upgraded Suspension and All-Terrain Tires

The current generation of the Toyota Hilux, which was introduced in 2015, is still going strong. The versatile truck is now receiving the GR Sport treatment for the second time in the UK. This updated version includes various cosmetic and mechanical enhancements. However, unlike the more powerful GR or GRMN variants, this lower-tier GR Sport model does not come with any additional horsepower.

Similar to its predecessor, the Hilux GR Sport II is available exclusively as a double cab model. It features a suspension lift, increasing the ride height by 20 millimeters (0.8 inches). The front and rear tracks have also been widened by 140 mm (5.5 in) and 150 mm (5.9 in) respectively. The truck now sits on new 17-inch lightweight wheels equipped with all-terrain tires. These upgrades contribute to improved off-road capabilities, including an increased approach angle from 29 to 30 degrees.


Motorsport

2024 Volkswagen Golf: Everything We Know

The upcoming eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf is set to receive a significant update between late 2023 and early 2024. This redesign is expected to be one of the last before the model transitions to an electric vehicle (EV).

New spy shots have emerged, showcasing development vehicles being tested in Europe. Based on these images, our artists have created a rendering that provides an idea of how the updated Golf may look.

What Will It Look Like?


Motorsport

2024 Nissan Sentra Receives a Fresh Look and New Trim Level Amid Falling Sales

Nissan has given the eighth-generation Sentra a makeover for the 2024 model year. The latest updates offer a sleeker design and a more fuel-efficient powertrain, although the new fuel economy figures have yet to be revealed.

The 2024 Sentra is set to be available in S, SV, and SR grades when it goes on sale in late summer. The front of each Sentra now sports a fresh V-motion grille paired with a refined bumper design and brand-new headlights. The SV grade will also come equipped with an eight-speaker Bose sound system as part of the new SV Premium Package. Additionally, integrated side-mirror turn signals and Nissan’s Intelligent Around View Monitor are also included. The SV is available with a fresh 16-inch wheel design.