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Motorsport

The Hyundai Ioniq 6’s Current Lease Deal Is So Good It Feels Like a Mistake

Battery-electric autos aren’t excellent for everybody simply but. Our nation’s diminutive charging community makes adopting the EV way of life difficult, however a brand new lease deal from Hyundai will allow you to discover the Ioniq 6 for reasonable with out an excessive amount of dedication.

Hyundai launched a brand new, two-year lease deal final week that runs by means of April 1, 2024. Lucky lessees who act quick will have the ability to seize the EV for simply $239 a month, with $239 due at signing.

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited

The deal is for the entry-level SE trim, rated to go the furthest out of the bunch—361 miles. It has one electrical motor on the rear axle that makes 225 horsepower. Hyundai additionally affords a deal on the SEL trim, which prices $349 a month.

If you need all-wheel drive, Hyundai has you coated. The SE AWD is $349 a month, whereas the SEL AWD lease deal is $449. They can journey as much as 305 and 271 miles on a single cost, respectively, with the dual-motor variants making 320 hp. Motor1 reached out to Hyundai to verify the lease particulars. 

The Ioniq 6 was Hyundai’s second battery-electric automobile after the Ioniq 5 crossover. Deliveries within the US started in March 2023, and the corporate bought 12,999 sedans final 12 months. 2024 would be the mannequin’s first full 12 months on sale. Through February, Hyundai has bought 1,662 Ioniq 6s. Hopefully, demand will enhance all year long as a result of the mannequin is on monitor to promote fewer copies than it did final 12 months.

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited
Technology

5 Things You Need To Do On Facebook For The New Year

Having too many individuals in your Facebook community is just not all the time a great factor. The app’s information feed normally reveals newly added person profiles extra incessantly, burying the posts of individuals you friended again within the early days of the social media platform. 

To be certain that you primarily see relevant Facebook content going ahead, contemplate eradicating folks whose posts you do not work together with or care about that a lot. A superb rule of thumb is that if you have not interacted with an individual’s posts or messaged them within the final six months or so — and likewise have not manually visited their profile — it could be time to get rid of them out of your Facebook mates listing.

To do that, go to your Facebook profile and choose the Friends tab on a pc or faucet See all mates on the app. If there’s anybody on the listing you do not acknowledge or do not care to be in contact with, hit the three-dot icon subsequent to their identify and choose Unfriend. Alternatively, on the cellular app, you possibly can faucet Manage and hit Unfriend subsequent to folks’s names.

After eradicating a Facebook good friend, you’d have so as to add them again (or vice versa) to regain entry to their protected posts. If you discover deleting Facebook connections too dramatic or awkward, you possibly can select the Unfollow choice as a substitute so you possibly can keep mates and not have to see their Facebook posts on the principle information feed. This could be finished by way of the method beforehand talked about — solely you hit Unfollow as a substitute of Unfriend — or by hitting the three-dot icon within the top-right nook of their Facebook entry and selecting Unfollow whenever you come throughout it by way of the principle information feed.

News

Stellantis to introduce battery swap stations from 2024

Stellantis will launch a community of battery swap stations that may match a totally charged battery to an EV “in less than five minutes”.

The expertise, developed by San Francisco-based Ample and backed by Vauxhall mum or dad Stellantis, will likely be rolled out on a subscription foundation and be launched in Madrid, Spain, subsequent yr. Further websites will comply with, though the model is remaining tight-lipped on places and timelines.

It will initially be accessible for less than the electrical Fiat 500 however the system will likely be expanded to accommodate each marque within the Stellantis secure, together with Citroën, Peugeot, Jeep and Maserati.

It has been conceived to make gaining a totally charged battery “as fast and convenient as refuelling with gas”, in keeping with Stellantis. Cars will likely be recognised on arrival, with drivers utilizing an app to provoke the swapping course of.

It follows an analogous set-up by Chinese EV model Nio, which has greater than 1300 of its Power Swap Stations in service throughout its house nation, with an additional 13 in a number of central European international locations. Plans for the UK have beforehand been mooted.

For Stellantis’s tech, the swappable modular batteries have been designed as “drop-in replacements” for present packs utilized by any electrical automotive. It permits Stellantis to combine its batteries with out re-engineering platforms, saving money. 

“Ample’s Modular Battery Swapping solution has the opportunity to offer our customers greater energy efficiency, outstanding performance and lower range anxiety. We are looking forward to executing the initial programme with our stellar Fiat 500e,” Stellantis senior vice chairman Ricardo Stamatti stated.

According to Stellantis, the swap stations might be constructed and totally operational in “as little as three days”.

Ample CEO Khaled Hassounah stated: “The combination of offering compelling electric vehicles that can also receive a full charge in less than five minutes will help remove the remaining impediments to electric vehicle adoption.”

Motorsport

Motorsport Network Appoints Mike Spinelli, Travis Okulski As Group Editorial Leaders

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 – Motorsport Network, the leading independent global motorsports and automotive digital media platform, today announced the hiring of Mike Spinelli as Head of Content and Travis Okulski as Editorial Director, Automotive.

Spinelli will work on brand extensions across Motorsport Network‘s portfolio, including Motorsport.com and Autosport, while Okulski will focus on Motor1, InsideEVs, and RideApart. Both hires are part of GMF Capital’s recent acquisition and investment in Motorsport Network to expand the presence and scope of these titles.

Redaktionsleiter der Motorsport Network Group

Mike Spinelli

Spinelli brings more than two decades of automotive and motorsports media experience to the role. He was the founding editor of Jalopnik, Editor-in-Chief of 0-60 magazine, and co-founder of the /DRIVE YouTube channel, as well as a writer, producer, and host of automotive videos on YouTube and cable TV, including the show /DRIVE on NBC Sports. Most recently, he was a writer and story editor for the IMSA GTP docuseries, Win the Weekend.

“I’m truly energized by the entire Motorsport Network team,” Spinelli said. “We have a once-in-a-career opportunity to revitalize the mission of motorsports and automotive media while sharing our access, knowledge, and obsessions with a dynamic and expanding community of fans and enthusiasts. It’s a thrilling time to cover this particular surface area of sports and technology.”

Motorsport Network Group Editorial Leaders

Travis Okulski

Okulski has spent the last decade in automotive media. He started Business Insider’s automotive coverage and had stints as Editor-in-Chief at both Jalopnik and Road & Track, where he oversaw a total revamp of America’s longest-running sports car magazine. Most recently, he was Road & Track’s Editor-at-Large, focusing on print and web feature stories.

“I’m stoked for the opportunity to join Motorsport Network and lead such highly regarded titles,” said Okulski. “I’m looking forward to growing and developing these brands into must-read destinations for longtime and brand new car enthusiasts alike as well as creating valuable resources for car shoppers.”

About Motorsport Network:
With more than 40 million monthly users and an active social media community of more than 15 million followers, Motorsport Network is the world’s largest independent motorsports and automotive media platform. Its nearly 50 digital flagships include prominent automotive brands Motor1.com, InsideEVs, and RideApart, as well as leading racing portals such as Motorsport.com, Autosport, Motorsport-Total, and GPOne.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passenger Cars prepares plants for the future

The Volkswagen brand is getting its Germany-based production network ready for the future. In a meeting, the Group Board of Management informed the Supervisory Board of the Volkswagen Group about its plans for vehicle allocation for the brand until 2028. By doing this, the company is setting itself up for profitable capacity utilization and economic success in the coming years. The brand’s performance program, ACCELERATE forward | Road to 6.5, emphasizes efficient vehicle allocation and increased productivity.

Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, highlighted the challenges faced by the industry during its transformation under difficult business conditions. He emphasized the importance of preparing individual plants and the Volkswagen production network in Germany for the future. The newly approved vehicle allocation plan will significantly contribute to building a strong, competitive VW brand.

Christian Vollmer, Board of Management member for Production and a member of the Extended Executive Committee for Production, stated that the transition to electromobility presents an opportunity to simplify production operations and increase plant efficiency. The company aims to streamline vehicle production by grouping vehicles based on the same architecture across all brands. This approach will save costs associated with integrating different vehicle architectures and enable plants to produce multiple models using the same technical basis.

Daniela Cavallo, General Works Council Chairwoman, expressed satisfaction with the decisions made regarding domestic vehicle manufacturing VW plants. The company and the Works Council worked together to find solid solutions that maximize factory utilization and provide clarity for the workforce. The planning round and performance program will now proceed to the next stages.

In addition to the ID.3, which will be ramped up in 2023, the plant in Wolfsburg will produce a second electric model. Starting in 2026, a high-volume all-electric SUV for the A segment is scheduled to be manufactured. The plant will also produce the popular Golf and the new Tiguan generation, ensuring its stable utilization. The successor model of the Tiguan Allspace will be produced at the Wolfsburg main plant starting in 2025. Instead of building an additional plant in Wolfsburg Warmenau, new electric models based on the SSP architecture will be integrated into existing and modernized structures at the main plant, to be introduced at the end of the decade. The Volkswagen icon Golf will also transition to electric power on the SSP basis. The Trinity vehicle project, originally planned for Wolfsburg, will now be assigned to the Zwickau plant.

The Osnabrück plant will continue its partnership with Porsche and produce the Arteon and T-Roc convertible, in addition to combustion vehicles.

The previous planning will remain unchanged for all other German and international locations of the Volkswagen brand.

Motorsport

Motorsport Network Hires Patrick George as Editor in Chief of InsideEVs, US

NEW YORK, September 19, 2023 – Motorsport Network, a leading global digital media platform in motorsport and automotive, has announced the appointment of Patrick George as Editor in Chief for the US branch of its brand InsideEVs.com.

George brings over 20 years of media industry experience to InsideEVs. Previously, he served as the longest-serving Editor in Chief of Jalopnik and Editorial Director at Recurrent Ventures, overseeing websites such as The Drive and Task & Purpose. His writing has been featured in The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The Verge, and other publications. More recently, George co-wrote, co-hosted, and produced Vox Media’s “Land of Giants” podcast, which explored the rise of Tesla and the future of electric vehicles.

“I am delighted to welcome Patrick George to the Motorsport Network family as the leader of InsideEVs,” said Seyth Miersma, Editorial Director, USA Automotive at Motorsport Network. “His exceptional news sense, track record for building media brands, and understanding of the future of electrified transportation make him the ideal fit for this role.”

InsideEVs, established in 2012, is one of the oldest and largest electric vehicle websites globally. It extensively covers sustainable mobility and technology, publishing news, reviews, features, and original videos.

“InsideEVs has been reporting on the electrified revolution from the very beginning, and I am incredibly excited to lead the publication as this technology becomes mainstream,” George mentioned. “The zero-emission, digital transformation of the car industry is currently the most captivating and significant story in the world. I am eager to assist Motorsport Network in expanding its coverage of this crucial topic and aiding drivers worldwide in understanding the profound changes that await them.”

About Motorsport Network:

With over 40 million monthly unique users and a social media community of over 15 million followers, Motorsport Network stands as the world’s largest independent motorsport and automotive media platform. Its nearly 50 flagship digital properties include renowned automotive industry brands such as Motor1.com, InsideEVs, RideApart, as well as leading racing properties like Motorsport.com, Autosport, Motorsport-Total, and GPOne.

Featured

Maruti Suzuki Arena Celebrates 6 Years with Over 7 Million Customers


Maruti Suzuki’s Arena network offers popular models like Alto K10, S-Presso, Celerio, Wagon R, Eeco, Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, and Brezza

Maruti Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) is commemorating six years since the launch of its Arena retail channel, which has catered to over 7 million customers during this period. The company has a presence of 2,853 outlets (including showrooms and service touch points) across 2,392 cities in the country.

The Arena lineup consists of models such as the Alto K10, S-Presso, Celerio, Wagon R, Eeco, Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, and Brezza. Maruti introduced the Nexa channel in 2015 to focus on premium cars, while the Arena showrooms were launched in 2017 to cater to more affordable models.

Maruti Swift

Several Arena models, including the Alto K10, Wagon R, Swift, and Brezza, consistently rank among the top-selling cars in India each month. These models, on average, achieve around 10,000 monthly sales.

Also Read: These 5 Maruti Cars Are Most Likely To Get Their Bharat NCAP Safety Ratings The Earliest

Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales at Maruti Suzuki, emphasizes the significant contribution of Arena to the brand’s success. With a standalone market share of over 29% in FY 2023-24 until July 2023, Arena’s lineup of 9 products has accounted for 68% of Maruti Suzuki’s overall sales.

Maruti Ertiga CNG

The Nexa lineup includes the Ignis, Baleno, XL6, Grand Vitara, Invicto, and Fronx. Maruti offers most of its cars with the option of CNG, while the Grand Vitara and Invicto models also have a strong-hybrid variant. By 2025, Maruti Suzuki is expected to release its first electric vehicle.

Read More on: Maruti Wagon R on road price

News

New Tesla Supercharger V4 open to all electric cars in UK

Tesla has released the latest version of its Supercharger in the UK, making the charging network available to electric cars from all brands. The new Supercharger, called the V4, comes with a three-meter-long cable and can deliver power at rates of up to 250kW for electric vehicles with a CCS connection. Payment can be made using contactless cards or through the Tesla smartphone app, with a price of 50p per kWh.

While other charging companies have introduced faster chargers, such as Gridserve’s 350kW High Power unit, Tesla claims that the V4 is “future-proof” thanks to over-the-air updates, which could potentially enable even faster charging rates in the future.

The design of the V4 has been updated for a more discreet look compared to Tesla’s previous generation V3 charger. The large aperture design, which was present in three previous versions, has been replaced with a solid box. It also features a digital screen for easy card payment and provides a digital receipt through a scannable QR code.

Currently, the fastest-charging electric vehicles available in the UK can reach a maximum charging speed of 350kW. However, the introduction of 800V charging hardware is expected to significantly reduce charging times in the near future.

The first V4 Superchargers are located at Tesla’s dealership in Tottenham, north London, but they will eventually be installed at Tesla charging sites across the UK.

Tesla currently operates one of the largest charging networks in the UK, with 1100 chargers installed at 115 locations, averaging 10 chargers per location.

Autocar tested the new V4 Supercharger and recorded a charging speed of 76kW on a BMW iX1, which claims to have a maximum charging speed of 130kW.

News

First new UK hydrogen fuelling hub open in 2024

A plan to create a nationwide network of hydrogen refuelling stations is taking its first steps towards becoming a reality with the help of an £8 million UK government grant. The first station is expected to open early next year.

British start-up Element 2 will initially build four stations that will be publicly available to both HGV and car drivers. The government’s target for these stations is supermarket delivery trucks, but they will also be accessible to cars such as the Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo, and BMW iX5 Hydrogen.

The pumps will be located in the north-east of England as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub, which is being developed with the government funding. The first station will open at Teesside International Airport to support another funding recipient, Ulemco, in developing hydrogen-powered airport vehicles.

Element 2 CEO Tim Harper has confirmed that 30 additional pump locations will be identified and have plans in place by the end of the year. The company is working with various forecourt operators and vehicle manufacturers. Last July, they announced their first two sites with planning permission approved at Coneygarth on the A1 and on the M6 near Carlisle.

“The strategy is to have the infrastructure in place before these vehicles arrive in numbers,” said Harper. “With this funding, we now have the confidence and know when it will happen.”

Harper also mentioned that funding for other stations has already been secured. Additionally, £300,000 of funding will be allocated to local colleges to support workforce training and talent development, further establishing the Tees Valley as a hub for hydrogen technology.

“Hydrogen technology has great potential to decarbonise transport and boost the economy,” said Transport Secretary Mark Harper. “Today’s winners demonstrate the expertise of the Tees Valley in developing hydrogen tech, which will create skilled jobs and apprenticeships in the North East.”

Reviews, Technology

Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror And Lightstrip Kit Review: Expanding Your Smart TV With Light

Setting up the Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror and Lightstrip Kit is a breeze with the app guiding you through the process. The app prompts you to connect to the Thread network, an “Internet of things” network that allows Nanoleaf Thread-enabled devices to communicate with each other without relying on Bluetooth or a router. This not only ensures low power usage but also low latency for instant responses to inputs. Additionally, the app suggests using Matter, a smart home standard that seamlessly integrates various devices and networks.

Nanoleaf explains that Matter enables compatibility with popular smart home platforms like Google Home and Alexa. However, if you don’t already use multiple smart home devices, this may not be a significant feature for you.

Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror kit
Justin Owen/SlashGear

While some of the app’s functions may not be immediately intuitive, they are easy to learn. You can group rooms with their assigned lights or devices, allowing you to control them universally or individually. You can set any connected light to a solid color or choose from a selection of pre-installed scenes. These scenes are like little programs that change colors at different intervals, repetition, and speed. Some of them come pre-installed, while others can be downloaded.

If you want more customization options, you can also create your own scenes. This allows you to match the colors to your decor or come up with something original for special occasions like Independence Day. In addition to color control, the app offers brightness and power controls. Unlike many smart home products, this setup includes a physical power button, which is a welcome feature.