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Motorsport

Lotus Receives 17,000 Orders in 2022, Surpassing Last Year’s Sales of 576 Cars

Lotus, the British sports car manufacturer founded by Colin Chapman 75 years ago, is known for many things, but producing high volumes of cars is not one of them. However, that perception is about to change.

In the first six months of this year, Lotus has received approximately 17,000 orders for its vehicles worldwide, a remarkable milestone for the company. This number significantly exceeds the mere 576 cars sold throughout the entirety of last year.

The primary factor behind this extraordinary improvement is the introduction of the all-electric Eletre SUV. The Eletre made its debut in the spring of 2022 and was made available to Chinese customers at the end of March. Deliveries to the UK and Europe are scheduled to commence later this summer.


Technology

Why Your WhatsApp Messages Aren’t Sending (And What You Can Do To Fix It)

If you are unable to send or receive WhatsApp messages and it’s not due to a widespread outage, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue on your end.

The first thing to check is your internet connectivity. Poor or unstable internet connection is one of the main reasons for WhatsApp message delivery and reception failures. You can easily check your internet connection by opening a new webpage or doing a Google search. If your internet is working fine, then the problem is not related to your internet connection.

Another possible cause of WhatsApp connectivity issues is weak wireless connection or poor data connectivity. If you suspect this to be the problem, try moving closer to your Wi-Fi router and see if the situation improves. If not, a simple restart of the router might solve the problem. If you are using mobile data, consider going to an area with better mobile network coverage.

Featured

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon Openworked Only Watch

Only Watch is an auction established in 2005 by Luc Pettavino to raise funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research. It has become a highly anticipated biennial event for both watch brands and collectors. Audemars Piguet, the luxury watchmakers, are proud to support this charitable auction by donating a unique piece called the Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked. This timepiece was unveiled in 2022 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak. It features a 41mm white ceramic case and bracelet, with a striking blue main plate and bridges.

The Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked Only Watch Edition has a design enhanced by a blue inner bezel, white gold hour-markers, and luminescent-coated hands for better visibility. The 22K gold oscillating weight is colored with blue and rhodium tones, matching its modern look. The flying tourbillon cage and rhodium-toned gear train are the centerpiece of the watch, adding depth and visual appeal. The sapphire crystal backcase reveals another view of the intricate movement, while the outer case features engravings that say “Royal Oak UNIQUE PIECE.” The Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked Only Watch Edition will be auctioned off on November 5th at the Only Watch event.

Motorsport

Koenigsegg Teases Jesko Absolut Speed Record Attempts “In Due Time”

It’s June 2023, and so far no automaker has officially established a top speed record of 300 mph for a production car. In 2019, there were expectations that several street-legal production vehicles would surpass this remarkable limit. However, none have accomplished this feat yet. In a recent Instagram post, Koenigsegg, the Swedish hypercar brand, teased the possibility of attempting a speed record. The post showcases images of the Agera RST, which is essentially an Agera RSN equipped with the 1,360-horsepower engine from the Koenigsegg One:1. The caption of the post mentions Koenigsegg’s previous speed records, including the recent 0-249-0 mph record set by the Regera. It concludes by confirming that the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut will “challenge these records in due time.”

The Jesko Absolut, which debuted in 2020, is Koenigsegg’s version specifically designed to exceed 300 mph. Although it has been in pre-production testing, little information has been released about its performance. With this social media post hinting at record attempts, it seems that we may finally witness the true capabilities of Koenigsegg’s ultimate speed machine.

Koenigsegg is no stranger to speed records. The Regera currently holds records for acceleration and braking, and the Agera RS is known for reaching an impressive top speed of 277.8 mph. If we look at top-speed testing in a technical sense, the Agera RS still holds the title for the fastest production-spec homologated road car. The SSC Tuatara recorded a speed of 282.9 mph earlier in 2021, but it wasn’t a road-legal car.