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Struff triumphs on the 2024 BMW Open and wins an all-electric BMW i5 M60.

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Munich. A strong smash, after which it was finished. In the fourth remaining of his profession and his thirteenth look on the BMW Open, Jan-Lennard Struff was in a position to have fun his first title on the ATP Tour in Munich on Sunday. The 33-year-old took 1:19 hours to defeat Taylor Fritz 7-5, 6-3 in Sunday’s remaining. As a reward for profitable his first title on the ATP tour, the German receives €88,125 in prize cash, the normal champion’s Lederhosen, and an all-electric Winner’s Car: the BMW i5 M60(Combined energy consumption: 21.2–18.2 kWh/100 km. Combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km. Electric vary: 439–516 kilometers. All information based on WLTP). BMW additionally introduced on Sunday that the title partnership, which started again in 1987, will proceed sooner or later. As such, the event will proceed to be known as the BMW Open when it enters a brand new period as an ATP 500 occasion subsequent 12 months.

“It was once again a fantastic tournament week,” stated Bernhard Kuhnt, Head of BMW Region Europe, handing over the keys to the automobile on the presentation ceremony. “The BMW Group is proud to have been title sponsor of this magnificent sporting event in our home city for the 37th time – and that we will continue to be the title sponsor. On behalf of the BMW Group, I would like to congratulate our champion Jan-Lennard Struff on an outstanding performance, his first title at the BMW Open, and winning the all-electric BMW i5 M60. I am sure that he you will have a lot of fun with this innovative 5 Series. Game, set, match, joy. We now look forward to shaping the future of the BMW Open in the ATP 500 category, along with our long-term partners.”

The BMW Open additionally loved a primary within the grandstands this 12 months. For the primary time, all 9 days of the long-lasting event at MTTC Iphitos in Munich had been bought out. Over the course of the week, a file crowd of greater than 50,000 guests defied the unsettled climate, created the distinctive environment on the BMW Open and loved additionally world-class tennis from a top-drawer area: amongst these with their sights set on profitable the title at Aumeisterweg had been Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev (GER), final 12 months’s winner Holger Rune (NOR), former US Open champion Dominic Thiem (AUT) and Félix Auger-Aliassime (CAN).

In the top, Struff, who had already reached the ultimate of the BMW Open in 2021 (dropping 4-6, 6-7 to Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili), deservedly triumphed. Fritz could not face up to the strain of the German’s highly effective recreation all through the ultimate. Similar was the destiny of Rune within the semifinal towards Struff. The world quantity twelve, who had received the BMW Open twice in a row and had not misplaced a match in Munich till then, needed to settle for defeat with a rating of 2-6, 0-6.

“I’m thrilled that I finally made it, and it means a lot to me that I’ve won my first title in Germany. I can hardly wait for the next BMW Open, it’s an incredible tournament,” stated Struff, who obtained the trophy from Markus Söder, Minister President of Bavaria. The Winner’s Car BMW i5 M60 was introduced from Bernhard Kuhnt on the Center Court. “That’s a fantastic car,” stated the visibly impressed champion. “I’m just happy.”

The champion can look ahead to a strong motor and sporty driving dynamics. The BMW i5 M60 affords the efficiency typical of a BMW M automobile – however in all-electric type. The new 5 Series saloon additionally underlines its refined character with revolutionary digital providers, together with for in-car gaming, audio and video streaming, and significantly high-quality driver help programs.

Tournament Director Patrik Hühnen had checked out and picked up the Winner’s Car himself on the manufacturing website – the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing – on behalf of the 2024 BMW Open champion.

Like the Winner’s Car, the shuttle fleet, which BMW operated in the course of the event, was additionally all-electric. It comprised the fully-electric BMW i7, BMW i5 and BMW i5 Touring, BMW iX, BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 fashions.

Struff narrowly missed out on the BMW Open double. The doubles competitors was received by Yuki Bhambri (IND) and Albano Olivetti (FRA) after an thrilling remaining, with a rating of 7-6; 7-6 towards Struff and Andreas Mies (GER). The Allianz Para Trophy, which was held as a part of the BMW Open and featured a top-class area, was received by Martín de la Puente. The 24-year-old Spaniard defeated Gordon Reid (SCO) 2:6; 7:5; 7:6 within the remaining. Frederic Cattaneo/Stephane Houdet (FRA) received the doubles, defeating Anthony Dittmar/Christoph Wilke (GER) 4:0; 4:2 within the remaining. 

BMW i5 M60 xDrive:
Power consumption mixed in WLTP cycle: 21.2 – 18.2 kWh/100 km
Electric vary in WLTP cycle: 439 – 516 km

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2024 CAMP COOKER GNCC RAW VIDEO : PRO CLASS ACTION

The fourth spherical of the 2024 GNCC off-road National race was at Camp Coker Bullet positioned in Society Hill, South Carolina. The racing got here all the way down to the final nook between the 2 manufacturing facility KTM riders Jonathan Girroir and California rider Danta Oliveira. We captured the RAW terrain, and RAW CARNAGE in your pure enjoyment.

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2024 ANAHEIM 2 SUPERCROSS RESULTS

The fourth spherical of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season was the primary triple crown format of the yr. It was a wild night time with extremely various outcomes. There had been six totally different riders who gained races, and that doesn’t embody  Cooper Webb, who was the largest winner of all along with his 2-2-5 rating and the general victory within the 450 class. You might additionally level out that Aaron Plessinger is a winner by ending on the rostrum and preserving the purple plate of the factors chief within the 450 class. In the 250 class, it was Levi Kitchen who got here away with the purple plate.  For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.

ANAHEIM 2 450 OVERALL

1. Cooper Webb 2 / 2 / 5
2. Eli Tomac 5 / 7 / 1
3. Aaron Plessinger 6 / 4 / 3
4. Jason Anderson 4 / 1 / 8
5. Chase Sexton 1 /  11 / 2
6. Jett Lawrence 7 / 3 / 4
7. Ken Roczen 3 / 6 / 10
8. Justin Cooper 10 / 5 / 6
9. Dylan Ferrandis 8 / 15 / 7
10. Malcolm Stewart 11 / 10 / 9
11. Hunter Lawrence 9 / 9 / 12
12. Jorge Prado 12 / 8  /15
13. Justin Barcia 13 / 16 / 11
14. Christian Craig 17 / 12 / 13
15. Justin Hill 16 / 13 / 14
16. Vince Friese 15 / 14 / 16
17. Kyle Chisholm 14 / 20 / 19
18. Shane McElrath 19 / 17 / 18
19. Freddie Noren 20 / 18 / 20
20. Benny Bloss 18 / 19 / 21
21. Derek Drake 21 / 21 / 17
22. Luke Kalaitzian 22 / 22 / 22

450 POINTS AFTER ANAHEIM 2

1. Aaron Plessinger 80
2. Chase Sexton 76
3. Cooper Webb 74
4. Jett Lawrence 72
5. Eli Tomac 70
6. Jason Anderson 67
7. Dylan Ferrandis 62
8. Ken Roczen 57
9. Justin Barcia 49
10. Jorge Prado 45
11. Hunter Lawrence 38
12. Justin Cooper 36
13. Shane McElrath 33
14. Adam Cianciarulo 33
15. Malcolm Stewart 26
16. Dean Wilson 24
17. Christian Craig 20
18. Derek Drake 17
19. Justin Hill 15
20. Freddie Noren 11
21. Cade Clason 10
22. Benny Bloss 9
23. Kyle Chisholm 9
24. Austin Politelli 7
25. Vince Friese 6
26. Justin Rodbell 5
27. Jason Clermont 1
28. Luke Kalaitzian 0

250 WEST A2 OVERALL

1. Levi Kitchen 1/ 2/ 3
2. RJ Hampshire 2/ 1/ 7
3. Nate Thrasher 3/ 10/ 1
4. Jo Shimoda 9/ 3/ 2
5. Jordon Smith 4/ 8/ 4
6. Anthony Bourdon 8/ 6/ 8
7. Julien Beaumer 12/ 5/ 6
8. Ryder DiFrancesco 5/ 7/ 12
9. Garrett Marchbanks 6/ 16/ 5
10. Phillip Nicoletti 7/ 4/ 18
11. Carson Mumford 15/ 9/ 9
12. Mitchell Oldenburg 13/ 12/ 10
13. Robbie Wageman 16/ 11/ 11
14. Hunter Yoder 10/ 14/ 14
15. Cole Thompson 14/ 13/ 13
16. Max Miller 18/ 15/ 15
17. Matti Jorgensen 19/ 17/ 16
18. Joshua Varize 17/ 19/ 17
19. Talon Hawkins 11/ 22/ 22
20. Slade Varola 21/ 18/ 20
21. Max Sanford 22/ 20/ 19
22. Billy Laninovich 20/ 21/ 21

250 WEST POINTS AFTER ANAHEIM 2

1. Levi Kitchen 84
2. Jordon Smith 84
3. RJ Hampshire 76
4. Garrett Marchbanks 70
5. Anthony Bourdon 55
6. Jo Shimoda 54
7. Mitchell Oldenburg 51
8. Nate Thrasher 50
9. Julien Beaumer 48
10. Carson Mumford 47
11. Hunter Yoder 44
12. Ryder DiFrancesco 42
13. Joshua Varize 35
14. Cole Thompson 34
15. Phillip Nicoletti 30
16. Robbie Wageman 28
17. Matti Jorgensen 22
18. Maximus Vohland 20
19. Max Sanford 16
20. Slade Varola 10
21. Talon Hawkins 10
22. Lance Kobusch 9
23. TJ Albright 8
24. Geran Stapleton 6
25. Max Miller 6
26. Deegan Hepp 5
27. Julien Benek 3
28. Lux Turner 2
29. Ty Freehill 2
30. Alex Nagy 1
31. Billy Laninovich 0

Motorsport

2024 Citroen e-C3 Debuts In Europe With 199-Mile Range, $24,500 Starting Price

Citroen is introducing the fourth generation of the C3 with a purely electric powertrain, transitioning from combustion-powered vehicles. The 2024 e-C3 is now available in the European market, with a starting price of approximately $24,500 (23,300 Euros). In 2025, an even more affordable entry-level model is expected, potentially becoming one of the most budget-friendly electric vehicles in Europe. Here’s a closer look at the features and improvements of this new supermini.

The model, based on Stellantis’ Smart Car Platform, features a fresh design language compared to its predecessor. The traditional small hatchback has transformed into a more crossover-like vehicle with wheels positioned at the edges. This design choice, combined with a higher roof line, results in a significantly more spacious cabin. Citroen claims there is an additional 1.18 inches of headroom and 0.8 inches of knee room for occupants. The cargo area behind the rear seats has also slightly increased from 10.59 cubic feet to 10.94 cubic feet.


Cars

Ranking the Generations of the Toyota Supra, from Least to Most Valuable

The most valuable iteration of the Toyota Supra is the fourth generation, which was in production from 1993 to 2002. When it was first released in 1998, it carried a price tag of under $31,000. However, over the years, its value has appreciated significantly. Today, depending on its condition, a 1998 Supra can fetch anywhere between $35,000 and $65,000, with some exceptional examples selling for over $100,000 each.

The fourth generation Supra boasted a twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six engine that churned out 312 horsepower and 315 pounds-feet of torque. With this power, the 3,265-pound coupe could race from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 177 mph. Additionally, buyers had the option to choose a model with a removable targa top. The 18.5-gallon fuel tank and the highway fuel mileage of 22 mpg offered a cruising range of over 400 miles.

Despite these impressive features, the declining popularity of two-door coupes in the U.S. market as the 21st century began led to the discontinuation of the Supra after the 2002 model year. The nameplate remained dormant until 2019, when the Supra returned in its current iteration.

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BMW M Team WRT Wins Indianapolis 8 Hour Race, Maintains Lead in Manufacturer Standings

In the fourth race of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season, BMW M Team WRT emerged victorious at the Indianapolis 8 Hour. The BMW M4 GT3, piloted by Philipp Eng, Sheldon van der Linde, and Dries Vanthoor, secured a win at the prestigious Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 53-second lead. This win marked BMW’s third consecutive victory in the IGTC, allowing them to maintain their lead in the manufacturer standings ahead of Mercedes. Eng remains in second place in the driver’s championship but has closed the gap with the top spot. BMW M Motorsport will compete in the season finale in Abu Dhabi in December, aiming for titles in both categories.

The race saw the #30 BMW M4 GT3 start from fourth position, but Eng managed to take the lead in the first corner. The BMW M Team WRT encountered a setback when they received a drive-through penalty for exceeding the maximum stint duration, temporarily losing the lead. However, with excellent speed and the advantage of cooler temperatures on race day, Eng staged a comeback, propelling the team from fourth to second place. The #31 BMW M4 GT3, driven by Augusto Farfus, Maxime Martin, and Charles Weerts, led the race with a little over two hours remaining. Unfortunately, Farfus collided with another car while attempting to overtake, resulting in damage to the front suspension of his car. Despite the setback, BMW M Team WRT repaired the damage but lost significant time in the process. Nevertheless, the team celebrated their first victory in the USA.

In addition to the BMW M Team WRT, North American BMW M Motorsport teams BimmerWorld and ST Racing also competed in Indianapolis. Samantha Tan, Neil Verhagen, and Jake Walker finished in 12th place, while Bill Auberlen, Robby Foley, and Chandler Hull retired from the race near the end.

The IGTC season finale, the Gulf 12 Hours, will take place on December 9th/10th in Abu Dhabi.

After the race, Andreas Roos, Head of BMW M Motorsport, congratulated BMW M Team WRT and their drivers on their victory and highlighted the global strength of the BMW M4 GT3. Vincent Vosse, Team Principal of BMW M Team WRT, expressed his joy at winning a race in the USA for the first time, despite the setback with their second car. Philipp Eng, Sheldon van der Linde, and Dries Vanthoor, who drove the winning #30 BMW M4 GT3, praised the performance of their team and their determination to fight back after a penalty. Augusto Farfus, who piloted the #31 BMW M4 GT3 before the collision, took responsibility for the incident and expressed his disappointment.

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WorldSBK in Magny-Cours: Celebrating Pole Position with Mixed Feelings at BMW Motorrad Motorsport

The ninth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2023 (WorldSBK) took place at Magny-Cours, where BMW Motorrad Motorsport had a combination of pole position celebrations and mixed feelings. Garrett Gerloff, a BMW Motorrad factory rider, showcased impressive performance throughout the weekend, finishing fourth in the first race and fifth in the second main race. Scott Redding achieved his best race result with a seventh-place finish, and Loris Baz followed suit with a seventh-place finish in the Superpole race. Michael van der Mark struggled to find his rhythm, finishing 13th in both qualifying and the Superpole race.

In the Superpole on Saturday, Gerloff set a new all-time lap record and claimed his first WorldSBK pole position, marking a significant achievement for both himself and the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team. However, Redding unfortunately slid and fell, finishing in tenth place but moving up to ninth on the grid due to a penalty issued to another rider. Van der Mark concluded the Superpole in 13th position.

Despite losing a few positions at the start, Gerloff maintained a position in the top five throughout the first race, finishing in fourth place as the best rider from an Independent team. Redding finished the first race in seventh place, while Baz encountered various problems and ended up in 13th position. Van der Mark crossed the finish line in 16th place.

The Superpole race on Sunday saw a collision between Redding and Gerloff, leading to both riders going down. Gerloff retired after heading to the pits, while Redding was able to rejoin the race and finish in 20th place. Baz secured seventh place in the Superpole race, setting a good start position for the second main race. Van der Mark finished in 13th position.

In the second main race, Gerloff finished fifth, once again achieving the best result for an Independent team. The race was briefly interrupted due to an accident involving Redding and Dominique Aegerter, but after restarting, Baz crossed the finish line in twelfth place. Unfortunately, Redding retired from the race due to a technical issue, and Van der Mark also failed to finish after a crash.

The next round of the 2023 WorldSBK season will take place at MotorLand Aragón, Spain, in two weeks’ time. BMW Motorrad Motorsport, along with the four riders and both teams, had successful testing sessions at Aragón at the end of August.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director, Marc Bongers, expressed his delight with Gerloff’s performance and the achievements of the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team. Bongers also acknowledged the unfortunate racing incident involving Redding and Gerloff, which had a negative impact on the team’s start position for the second main race. He emphasized the potential of the BMW M 1000 RR and the need to build on it in the remaining three rounds.

Gerloff himself expressed his satisfaction with the weekend, especially achieving his first pole position and achieving two top-five finishes. He expressed optimism in using this weekend as a foundation for future races.

Redding, on the other hand, acknowledged his string of bad luck throughout the weekend, with three crashes and a series of unfortunate events. Despite the setbacks, he remained positive and focused on improving at the upcoming races in Aragón.

Baz described the weekend as tough and not meeting his expectations. He acknowledged the technical issues and set up challenges but expressed determination to improve in the remaining races.

Van der Mark admitted to struggling with finding the right feeling for the bike during the weekend. However, he remained confident in the potential of the BMW M 1000 RR and looked forward to the next round at Aragón.

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Letti Holds off Billy Bolt for Red Bull Outliers Hard Enduro Win

Manuel Lettenbichler started strong and won his fourth straight FIM Hard Enduro event at the Canadian Outliers. ” I managed to get up most of the hills without any problem and that helped me to conserve as much energy as possible. I bent my handlebars pretty good on one of the last uphills so that was a bit of a worry. Being the first to reach some of the sections was a bit of a disadvantage, because it was so slippery. Four wins in a row now, I’m speechless.” Photo: Mason Mashon / Red Bull Content Pool

Manuel Lettenbichler, the reigning Hare Enduro World Champion and winner of the first three championship events of the year won his fourth straight, the Red Bull Outliers Hard Enduro held in Canada. Team Husqvarna’s Billy Bolt took home second place, followed by local hero Trystan Hart and his Factory FMF KTM.

Billy Bolt: “I had a good start with Mani, and we rode together early on. I had a few mistakes throughout, but generally I was happy with my riding. On the final lap I had one big mistake that allowed Mario to close the gap to me, but I managed to recover and get some breathing room coming into the final big section. I got onto Mani’s wheel there but had pushed a bit hard and just didn’t have an answer to him at the end.” Photo: Tyler Ravelle / Red Bull Content Pool

Letti started off with a big win in the prologue which gave him the pole position start. Bolt and Letti jumped out in front of a dusty, and tenacious course. Behind them chaos ruled. Sherco’s Mario Roman got caught in a crash zone, moving up to third with Wade Young and Trystan Hart in the hunt. Roman kept the leaders in sight in the two and half-hour race, but could never reel them in. Mario’s teammate Wade Young hit the wall on after charging hard losing touch with the lead pack on lap two.

Trystan Hart: “Not the result I wanted to get here at my home race, but I have to be happy with a podium. The prologue didn’t go my way – I made a few too many mistakes there, and today was the same. I got caught up in the mayhem early on and was chasing the whole way after that and it really took everything out of me. It’s great to get onto the podium in front of all my home fans, I just wish it was a couple of steps higher.” Photo: Tyler Ravelle / Red Bull Content Pool

Trystan Hart had to fight hard through dusty conditions and viscous terrain using valuable energy in an attempt to catch the Mani/Bolt duo. The final hill climbs were titanic and played a big role in the finish. Bolt had some drama and gave Mani some gap, and allowed Mario Roman to pull in closer. Billy charged hard to the finish, got within striking distance of Mani but didn’t have enough to challenge. Letti won by 41-seconds over Bolt, Trystan Hart finished third, edging past Roman, who had a good lead on his teammate Wade Young.

Billy Bolt and Manuel Lettenbitchler were this close in the closing stages battling on the epic hills at the Red Bull Outliers. Photo: Tyler Ravelle / Red Bull Content Pool
Breathing clear air off the start proved crucial. Photo: Tyler Ravelle / Red Bull Content Pool

Winners, Billy Bolt, Manuel Lettenbichler, and Trystan Hart at Red Bull Outliers Photo: Mason Mashon / Red Bull Content Pool

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2024 Ford Mustang GT Dyno Test Reveals 408 Horsepower at the Wheels

The latest generation of the Mustang GT, known as the S650, is equipped with a fourth version of the Coyote V8 engine. This revision includes a dual air intake box and a dual-throttle body design. As the car begins to arrive at dealerships across the United States, it’s only natural that enthusiasts would want to know the amount of power this naturally aspirated machine is capable of. The factory specifications for this new engine indicate a rating of 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft (563 Nm) of torque.

Middleton Motorsports, an aftermarket accessories and performance shop located in Wisconsin, had the opportunity to test a 2024 Mustang GT Convertible with a 10-speed automatic transmission on a dynamometer. Although the car was brand-new, the shop completed the necessary break-in miles to ensure a more accurate assessment of the V8’s capabilities. At the time of the dyno test, the car had accumulated fewer than 1,000 miles (over 1,600 kilometers). It’s worth noting that the output figures may still increase as the car accumulates more mileage.


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Toyota Rumion, Maruti Ertiga-based MPV, Could Go On Sale By August-End Or Early-September


The Rumion will be the fourth cross-badged product from the Toyota and Suzuki partnership

Toyota Rumion

  • Bookings to open sometime next week along with price announcement.

  • It is a rebadged version of the Ertiga with minor styling tweaks inside and out.

  • Features a 7-inch touchscreen system, cruise control, four airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist, and rear camera.

  • Will be powered by Maruti’s 1.5-litre petrol engine with manual and automatic transmission options, and choice of CNG too.

  • Prices expected to commence from around Rs 8.8 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Toyota Rumion MPV is likely to be launched next week, i.e, either by the end of August or in early September. Our dealership sources have revealed that the bookings will also commence with the price announcement.

What is the Rumion?

Toyota Rumion

The Rumion is a rebadged version of the Maruti Ertiga but with a refreshed front profile, inspired by the Toyota Innova, and different alloy wheels. The interior is slightly tweaked with dual-tone fabric seats and a different tone of shade for the dashboard trim.

Rumion’s comforts

Toyota Rumion

The Toyota Rumion will come equipped with features such as projector headlamps, engine push start-stop button, automatic AC, cruise control, and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Safety will be taken care of by four airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, rear parking sensors, and a rear parking camera.

Also Read: Check Out The Variant-wise Features Of The Toyota Rumion

Rumion powertrains

Toyota Rumion

Powering the Rumion will be a 1.5-litre petrol engine which will come mated to 5-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic transmissions. Like the donor model, the Maruti Eritga, there’ll also be a CNG kit on offer with the manual, which will deliver 26.11km/kg, as claimed by Toyota.

Prices of the Toyota Rumion will be slightly higher than the Maruti Ertiga, which currently ranges from Rs 8.64 lakh to Rs 13.08 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be considered as an alternative to the likes of Kia Carens, Renault Triber, and Mahindra Marazzo.

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