In order to allow the brand new characteristic, be sure you are operating the most recent developer beta of the iOS 17.3 construct that was launched earlier in the present day. To activate it, comply with this path: Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Stolen Device Protection. Once enabled, it makes Face ID obligatory for a variety of delicate processes, together with the ability to reset Apple ID credentials and entry passwords saved regionally. Doing so ensures that solely the cellphone’s authentic proprietor can entry the delicate Apple account credentials by verifying their id in individual utilizing a facial scan or Touch ID verification. Apple basically seeks to reduce the intensive injury {that a} unhealthy actor would in any other case inflict with simply an iPhone’s passcode and altered Apple ID credentials.
Next, the characteristic additionally allows a location-sensitive delay for altering Apple ID credentials. So, if somebody desires to vary your Apple ID password, they might want to wait it out. In that interval, the sufferer can select to trace their machine utilizing the FindMy community, remotely wipe their iCloud content material, and file a lost device insurance coverage declare with Apple. Furthermore, to keep away from being pulled into any legal conspiracy act tied to their iPhone, the theft sufferer can report the incident to legislation enforcement authorities and do the identical with their mobile service associate to disable the cellular SIM features.
Full-sized pickup trucks demand large engines to efficiently handle towing, hauling, and off-roading as they are often required to do. These tasks put a lot of stress on the engine, resulting in high operating temperatures, internal stress, and the need for usable, low-end grunt.
In recent times, changes in emissions regulations have led to a downsizing of engines, making these tasks increasingly difficult. Typically, smaller engines do not produce as much power as larger ones and struggle to handle extreme loads. Despite these challenges, the second-generation 3.0-liter Duramax inline-six stands out and performs incredibly well in various aspects of truck usage.
The 3.0 Duramax, also known as LZO, now powers Chevrolet trucks like the Silverado and more upscale variants of the same vehicles such as the GMC Sierra 1500. Although it is a new engine, mechanics and owners are already impressed. Let’s take a look at the 10 ways the Duramax 3.0-Liter Diesel pushes GM Trucks to a new level.
First released in 2001, the Chevy’s Duramax diesel engine line delivered a big boost in power and torque and continued to evolve over time
To provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer’s websites such as Chevrolet, GMC, and other authoritative sources, including MotorTrend.
10The 3.0 Liter Duramax Offers Ample Torque
The Benefits Of The In-Line Six
Photo: Nicolas Sena
Diesel engines are known for delivering ample torque, making them the preferred choice for work-related applications. The 3.0-liter Duramax benefits from both diesel advantages and a design advantage as a straight-six engine.
Duramax LZ0 Engine Specs
Feature
Description
Engine Type
3.0-liter turbocharged Duramax inline-six (LZ0)
Horsepower
305 HP
Torque
495 LB-FT
Vehicle Applications
Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, and other upscale variants
Internal Build
Forged crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, and liners
Emission Compliance
Advanced emission control technologies, improved emission performance
Diesel engines, including the Duramax, typically have a larger stroke than the cylinder bore. The Duramax LZ0 has a bore and stroke of 3.30 x 3.54 inches, providing favorable torque output at lower RPM. This design results in 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque, impressive figures for an engine of this size.
9The Duramax Is An Extremely Strong Engine
Improving On The Gen-1 Duramax
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New engines often produce a lot of power but may lack strong internals to support that power for extended periods. However, the new Duramax engine utilizes a forged crankshaft, connecting rods, and pistons and liners, providing increased strength and better fatigue resistance.
Performance And Efficiency Enhancements Of The Duramax LZ0 3.0-Liter Diesel Engine
Aluminum Block and Head: Reduces engine weight, enhances fuel efficiency.
Variable Geometry Turbocharger: Improves performance and throttle response.
Chain-Driven Dual Overhead Cams: Ensures precise valve timing and durability.
Active Thermal Management: Optimizes engine temperature for efficiency and performance.
These forged internals make the Duramax a tuner-friendly engine, allowing for additional power to be easily obtained at specialized shops. Additionally, the use of forged parts provides increased strength and better fatigue resistance due to a different production process.
8Emission Regulations Are Its Friends
Addressing The Diesel Engine’s Achilles Heel
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Diesel engines are known for strong torque but often struggle with emissions, emitting particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, which are harmful to both health and the environment.
Diesel Particulate Filter: Captures and burns off soot to reduce emissions.
Low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) System: Reduces nitrogen oxide emissions and improves efficiency.
B20 Biodiesel Capability: Compatible with environmentally friendly biodiesel blends.
Clever emissions devices have been developed to drastically clean up diesel engine by-products expelled through the exhaust, and the Duramax is a prime example of a successful effort. Changes in the emissions devices ensure better results in emissions tests, making the Duramax engine a clean burning unit.
The new Duramax engine’s advanced emissions devices, positioned closer to the turbo to ensure earlier warm-up, contribute to even better results in emissions tests compared to the older model.
The 3 is now available for ordering, starting at £79,900, and production is set to begin early next year.
For an additional £5600, the Performance Pack includes performance-based tweaks to the air suspension and unique 22in alloys.
The 3 will be the first Polestar model made at a Volvo factory in Chengdu, China. Starting in 2024, it will also be manufactured at Volvo’s factory in South Carolina, US.
The model will feature bi-directional charging, enabling the 3 to discharge energy from its battery back into a home or the electricity grid.
Polestar is participating in a project in Gothenburg, Sweden, focused on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology with a fleet of 3s. The aim is to develop scalable and applicable business models and trial tangible use cases for V2G across regions. The project will commence in the first half of 2024 and run for two years.
The company has also joined a pre-study in California to explore vehicle-to-grid possibilities in the US state.
First ride: New 2023 Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 marks a departure from the company’s traditional performance-focused models. As a sibling to the Volvo EX90, the 3 is a spacious SUV with a sleek profile, standing out in its class.
During a short loop around a residential area of Santa Monica, we rode in the back, where the ample leg room and head room, along with the large panoramic roof, create a sense of airiness. The modern and high-quality material choices make for a pleasant environment. Although the dual screens in the front are also common to its Swedish sibling, the 3’s interior materials set it apart from Volvo models.
When you purchase the Factory Five Hot Rod kit, you will receive a body and interior, steering components, a fuel system, and front suspension and brake parts. However, you will need to provide the engine, transmission, rear end and brakes, wheels, tires, battery, fuel pump, and paint (unless you want your hot rod to resemble an unpainted World War II fighter plane).
Factory Five offers kits that can accommodate a variety of crate engines, such as Ford’s Coyote and 5.0, as well as Chevy Small Block or Chevy LS engines. Given the widespread availability and popularity of these powerplants, finding a suitable engine should not be too challenging. Furthermore, these engines have limitless potential for power, thanks to the extensive range of aftermarket parts. Whether you choose a salvage yard treasure or a brand-new custom-built block with more horsepower than several Corvettes, the choice is yours.
If you have the necessary knowledge and skills to assemble an entire car, the Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod kit might be your next exciting project. Now, all that’s left to do is decide which engine will roar inside your creation.
We will have to wait until around 2026 to learn more about the shape and design of the next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio. However, for Alfisti enthusiasts who can’t wait that long, we have created an exclusive rendering that showcases a complete overhaul of the SUV’s styling. You can find the result in the gallery attached below.
At this early stage, one thing seems certain: the next-generation Stelvio will be purely electric. In a November interview last year, Alfa’s Head of Product, Daniel Guzzafame, admitted that the Italian company will not invest in electrifying the current Stelvio. Instead, they will focus on making its successor purely electric. This move toward electric vehicles is not just speculation on our part, as Alfa Romeo has already confirmed that it will only sell electric cars starting from 2027.
A group of Members of Parliament (MPs) is calling on the government to urgently pass comprehensive laws for autonomous vehicles in order to prevent the UK from falling behind other countries. The cross-party Transport Committee believes that the current laws for self-driving vehicles are outdated and restrictive.
Fully automated driving systems are currently prohibited in the UK. Initially, they were expected to be allowed by 2021, but this deadline has been pushed back to 2022, and now possibly 2025.
The Transport Committee has recommended that legislation address safety, security, liability, as well as infrastructure and the use of personal data.
Iain Stewart, the Chair of the Transport Committee, stated, “Self-driving vehicles are a promising British success story, and we have a competitive advantage over many other countries. However, if the government fails to introduce a transport bill before the next general election, all of our hard work could be at risk.”
Stewart further explains, “There are various obstacles to the widespread adoption of self-driving vehicles, including public confidence in their safety and security, as well as the potential impact on other road users. To achieve the government’s goals for self-driving vehicle deployment, we must address these complex issues. We believe in taking a cautious and gradual approach, initially introducing SDV technologies in well-defined contexts to avoid unintended consequences.”
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The MPs have raised concerns about the government’s proposed “safety ambition”, which states that self-driving vehicles should achieve a safety level equivalent to that of a competent human driver. They believe this ambition is too weak and vague.
The committee also suggests that the government should outline a strategy for the future of human driving in a world of self-driving vehicles. This strategy should include potential changes to driving tests and ensure that all drivers have a full understanding of self-driving technology.
Starting October 4, PlayStation 5 owners will have the option to purchase the new Deep Earth Collection console covers and DualSense controllers. In the United States, the console covers will be priced at $59.99 and the new DualSense options at $74.99. The collection will also be available for purchase in Japan, the U.K., and multiple European countries. To make a purchase, customers will need to order directly from Sony’s PlayStation storefront or from select retailers, which have not been specified yet.
The controller remains unchanged in terms of functionality, with the only difference being the color. Similarly, the console covers are plastic shells that can be easily placed over the existing white cover of the console. Sony offers their own range of options, but there are also third-party designs available for those who prefer something different. One such option is a cover with a larger air vent for improved thermal management, as seen in this example.
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE more like a pumped-up C-Class or a slimmed-down E-Class? At first glance, its size might lead you to think it’s more like the former.
However, once you step inside, it becomes obvious that the CLE’s interior is derived from the C-Class. The distinctive quartic air vents, tapering fascia panel, and glossy black center stack and transmission tunnel all give away its C-Class roots. It may disappoint those hoping for the wider and more expansive fascia of the E-Class.
The lower fascia plastics also lack the tactile material quality of an E-Class, with a hint of hard and reflective cheapness. Mercedes tries to distract you from this with its usual flashy chrome and gloss carbon fiber. Overall, the ambience is rich enough but not as lavish and expensive-feeling as some might expect.
However, the CLE boasts impressive digital technology. It features the new E-Class’s third-generation MBUX infotainment system, which has a more powerful processor and a simplified top-level menu system with larger icons. It also offers fully integrated and connected compatibility with Android apps like TikTok, Webex, and Zoom (note that video conferencing apps only work when the car is parked). The revised home screen layout improves usability.
While owners of the E-Class Coupe may find the material quality in the CLE not up to par with their old car, they will appreciate the digital technology that Mercedes emphasizes. The car also provides decent usable space. The front seats offer generous elbow and headroom, even for taller adults. In the back, it’s more suitable for smaller adults or children, but it’s still an improvement from the cramped C-Class Coupe and slightly better than its main rivals: Audi A5 Coupe and BMW 4-Series Coupe.
The General Motors Fleet Order Guide shows several changes coming to the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The truck just entered a new generation for the 2023 model, making it somewhat surprising to see so many revisions.
The high-output turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder now goes by the name TurboMax engine, like the Silverado. The tune making 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft is now optional for the WT and LT trims, and it’s standard on the Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2. Chevy is eliminating the Turbo Plus version making 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet. For the 2023 model, this variant was standard on the Z71 and Trail Boss while being optional for the WT and LT.
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV, an all-electric vehicle, is now available for order at Mercedes dealerships in the United States. It comes with a starting price of $110,450, which includes the $1,150 destination and delivery charge.
First revealed in October 2022 along with the non-AMG versions of the electric SUV, the 2024 model of Mercedes’ first-ever electric crossover offers several standard features. These include the AMG Ride Control+ air suspension with adaptive damping, active rear-axle steering, Digital Light headlamps with projections, and the MBUX “Hyperscreen” system. The Hyperscreen features a 12.3-inch driver display, a 17.7-inch central display, and a 12.3-inch passenger display. The SUV also comes with Nappa leather upholstery, a Burmester 3D surround sound system, and a panoramic sunroof.
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