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News

Electric Audi A6 property almost prepared for 2024 unveiling

Elsewhere within the vary, there might be a alternative of extra performance-oriented dual-motor set-ups and efficiency-minded, rear-driven variants providing 0-62mph occasions starting from “well under” 4sec to 7sec.

A promised electrical Audi RS6 Avant successor might pack greater than 600bhp, as previewed by the technically related Porsche Macan EV. 

In this utility, the PPE platform accommodates a circa-100kWh floor-mounted battery that offers a claimed 435 miles of vary and might cost at a fee of 270kW to achieve 186 miles of vary from a 10-minute top-up.

Because the battery is sited flat and organized throughout the chassis, the sooner idea model of the A6 Avant E-tron is alleged to supply broadly comparable inside dimensions and cargo capability to the present A6 –  a trait that can seemingly carry over to the manufacturing automobile.

However, product advertising boss Niko Martens stated EV platforms will finally “give more leeway and flexibility, not just in the trunk [boot] but also up the front for a potential frunk”.

Importantly, the electrical idea reveals how the longer wheelbase afforded by an EV platform permits for extra leg room within the entrance and rear.

The A6 Avant E-tron measures 4960mm lengthy, 1960mm extensive and 1440mm tall, which makes it roughly the identical measurement as its ICE forebear.

Cars

The 2025 Toyota Camry is Shifting Focus Towards Hybrid Models and Bold Styling

Toyota is extending its warranty coverage for the 2025 Camry, emphasizing hybrid durability. The car will feature a standard 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty, a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and an eight-year/100,000-mile hybrid-related warranty. In addition, the hybrid battery will be covered by a 10-year/150,000-mile warranty, which can be transferred to new owners if the car is sold. The standard ToyotaCare package will offer two years/25,000 miles of factory scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance.

2025 Camry XSEChris Davies/SlashGear

The main question is how these upgrades and extra features will impact the price of the ninth-generation Camry. The current 2024 model starts at $26,420 (plus destination), while the hybrid version begins at $28,855 (plus destination). Although Toyota hasn’t revealed specific pricing, it promises that it will be competitive with rivals like the latest Honda Accord. More details on how the 2025 Camry compares will emerge closer to its spring 2024 arrival in dealerships.

Entertainment

Why Go90 Was One Of Verizon’s Biggest Failures

In a Q3 2015 investor call, Fran Shammo, a Verizon executive, mentioned that they had not yet started marketing go90. He stated, “Keep in mind we are 20 days into this. We actually haven’t done any advertising or promotion activity around this product. So, for the early stages, we are seeing very good platform stability. We are seeing very encouraging feedback. And of course, we’re looking at specific metrics like viewership, site revisits, and popularity of new shows.”

However, this doesn’t mean they weren’t planning to advertise. According to a report by the New York Post, Verizon had allocated $80 million for marketing the new streaming service.

“go90’s architect,” Brian Angiolet, expressed enthusiasm for the service in a press release, stating, “Brilliant coders and engineers and awesome content partners have invested an incredible amount of work and have taken care to create a video experience that until now has been missing for millennial and Gen Z viewers. go90 bridges the content divide between traditional and digital distributors, along with established and emerging creators.”

But there wasn’t anything particularly unique about go90. The only standout feature mentioned in the press release was the ability for users to “cut & share your favorite clips via text (SMS), email, Facebook and Twitter.” It’s worth noting that YouTube didn’t introduce its own clipping feature until July 2021, almost six years later.

Overall, the marketing copy for go90 seemed forced and trying too hard to be “hip.” For example, it encouraged users to “join or create your own ‘Crew’ to connect and share your interests with friends and other fans.”