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China’s Changan to launch Deepal off-roader within the UK

Chinese manufacturer Changan will launch its Deepal model within the UK with a new 4×4, firm officers have confirmed.

The new Deepal G318 is the newest in plenty of devoted off-roaders from Chinese companies together with BYD, Chery and Great Wall Motor.

Deepal has but to supply any official technical info on the G318, though Changan officers confirmed that it stretches to virtually 5 metres in size.

They additionally hinted that it is based mostly on a brand new ladder-frame chassis, geared toward offering it with better wheel articulation and off-road capacity than present Deepal fashions, that are based mostly on Changan’s EPA1 platform.

In line with the Chinese off-roader competitors, it is anticipated to be initially offered with a petrol-electric range-extender powertrain, much like that obtainable on the Deepal L07 saloon and S07 crossover on sale in China.

This consists of a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electrical motors – one powering the entrance wheels and the opposite offering drive to the rear wheels.

The petrol engine acts purely as a generator to provide electrical power that is then saved in a battery, with none direct drive to the wheels.

Deepal G318 side

Together, the 2 electrical motors develop a mixed 258bhp.

Buyers are supplied the selection of both a 19.0kWh or a 28.4kWh lithium ion battery. Overall ranges are between 320 and 746 miles on China’s CLTC check.

Alternative drivetrains additionally obtainable within the L07 and S07 embrace totally electrical (BEV) and hydrogen fuel-cell (FCEV) techniques.

Launched in 2022, the Deepal model has world aspirations. Changan officers have confirmed to Autocar that it plans to enter the Asian and European markets and obtain annual gross sales of 450,000 by 2024.

This determine represents over 17% of Changan’s general world gross sales of two.55 million in 2023.

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Hero MotoCorp Offices And Chairman’s Home Searched By Authorities In India

On August 1, 2023, officials from India’s Enforcement Directorate, under the Ministry of Finance, conducted searches at three properties related to Hero MotoCorp. The searches were carried out at Hero offices in Delhi and Gurugram, as well as the home of Hero’s Chairman Pawan Munjal. These searches were part of an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, following a complaint made by India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. The complaint alleged that a person close to Munjal was involved in carrying undeclared foreign currency.

Hero MotoCorp released a statement acknowledging the visits and stating their cooperation with the agency. During the searches, financial documents and electronic data were seized for further review. As a result of these raids, Hero MotoCorp’s shares fell by over four percent during the day’s trading.

This is the third investigation involving Hero MotoCorp in the past two years. In June 2023, India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs initiated an investigation into an alleged diversion of funds by a third-party vendor. In 2022, an income tax-related investigation also led to visits at Hero offices and Chairman Munjal’s residence.

The outcome of the current investigation and its connection to the previous cases is still unclear. As more information becomes available, updates will be provided. Additionally, Hero MotoCorp recently announced the release of a new motorcycle, the Harley-Davidson X440, produced in partnership with the American motorcycle company. Pre-bookings for the bike will temporarily close on August 3, 2023, with the price expected to rise when bookings reopen in the future.

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See Wheel From Classic Jaguar Come Off, Take Scary Bounce Into Goodwood Crowd

Update: Goodwood officials confirm no serious injuries resulting from this wayward wheel. The exact number of people affected hasn’t been revealed, but officials say they are back and “enjoying the event.”

During the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, a classic Mk1 Jaguar experienced a frightening incident. After exiting the second turn early in the run, the car lost its left rear wheel. The wheel then bounced unexpectedly and flew into the crowd. Unconfirmed reports suggest that two people were struck.

According to witnesses at the event, the wheel hit an older man who was able to give a statement to officials before being taken away in an ambulance. Goodwood officials have not yet confirmed the number of people affected or the severity of any injuries. The racing action was paused for approximately 40 minutes due to the incident. It then resumed with the McLaren Artura leading a procession of supercars up the hill.

The Jaguar involved in the incident is a Mk1 Jaguar driven by Grant Williams, a seasoned Goodwood veteran and exhibition expert. It’s unclear what caused the wheel to detach; the run began with a burnout at the starting line to warm up the tires. Williams navigated the first turn with a controlled drift and slightly wobbled in the second turn, which is a common occurrence on the hill. In the video, the left rear wheel is seen wobbling before it comes off. The wheel then passes the car and bounces off the ground, landing on top of the hay bales. It bounces again, clears the fence, and lands in the crowd.

This isn’t the only notable incident that occurred on the first day of the Goodwood event. The Hyundai RN22e electric concept crashed heavily when the driver missed the infamous tight left-hander midway through the course. Although the occupants of the unique concept car were unharmed, it plowed straight through several rows of hay before coming to a stop. Visible damage suggests that the car suffered significant impact.

The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed will continue until July 16. You can watch the action, which has been quite eventful so far, through the livestream available on Motor1.com.