From the skin, the variations are scant. The 2025 G-Class’ boxy silhouette stays, although the grille is now optionally fared-in (in addition to being illuminated round its edge). Compared to the gasoline model, the hood is barely raised and the rear wheel arches are a bit extra flared, with air curtain intakes reduce by means of to help with aerodynamics. At the rear, as a substitute for a spare tire, there is a new elective Design Box on the side-opening door. That can maintain the G 580’s charging cable or different equipment.
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That rear door can also be the place the badge is, and there the electrical G-Class debuts not solely a brand new EV in Mercedes’ lineup, however — in eschewing the rumored EQG nameplate for the SUV — a revamped naming technique, too. While present electrical fashions just like the EQS and EQE will preserve their names for now, future EVs might be rolled into the automaker’s conventional product nomenclature and distinguished with their drivetrain know-how tagged onto the top of that. So, a future luxurious electrical sedan may very well be the “S Class with EQ Technology.”
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Inside, options acquainted from the revamped gasoline G-Wagon are carried over. That means twin 12.3-inch dashboard shows, Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, normal Nappa leather-based, climate-controlled cupholders, ambient lighting, and a Burmester 3D Surround Sound system. Pride of place continues to be given over to the billet-like off-road drivetrain controls, although their perform is a bit modified within the G 580.
While the Hector Blackstorm will get some crimson inserts on the skin, the Harrier Dark variants get a wholly blacked out exterior
The MG Hector Blackstorm version has just been launched and it comes with an all-black exterior, crimson inserts right here and there, and an all-black cabin. While it does look good, it isn’t the one all-black mid-size SUV on the market, as for the same value, you can even go for the Tata Harrier Dark version, which comes with an all-black therapy as effectively. But they each take barely completely different approaches for this sporty look. Find out their variations on this detailed gallery.
Exterior
Starting with the MG Hector, the Blackstorm version is completed within the Starry Black exterior shade with a darkish chrome grille. This darkish chrome can be seen on the bumper and the cladding, and lastly, Hector Blackstorm additionally will get crimson inserts across the headlights.
As for the Harrier Dark, it additionally comes with an all-black shade, a very blacked out grille and a black bumper. Here, Tata has not used any chrome components and it additionally doesn’t get any crimson design components.
On the edges, the Hector will get darkish chrome on the cladding and the ORVMs get small crimson inserts. It sports activities 18-inch blacked out alloy wheels and the callipers are completed in crimson.
The Harrier alternatively will get 19-inch alloy wheels in an all-black shade and the “Harrier” badging is completed in a darkish chrome shade giving it a delicate look. No crimson callipers right here.
At the again, the Hector will get a skinny crimson strip on the boot lip and the bumper and rear skid plate get darkish chrome particulars.
Finally, the Harrier’s rear profile has the “Harrier” brand in darkish chrome and the remainder is all black.
Interior
The Hector Blackstorm’s dashboard, very like the outside, can be completed in black with some chrome components on the steering wheel, centre console, door handles, and AC vents. Other inserts are completed in a darkish gray. Here, it will get a crimson ambient lighting strip and crimson ambient lighting on the door bottle holders.
The Harrier Dark additionally will get an all-black dashboard however with no chrome components in sight. Instead, it will get shiny black components on the door handles, centre console, and on the steering wheel. Here, the Harrier Dark additionally will get an ambient lighting strip however its base color is blue.
The Hector’s seats have an all-black leatherette end and you may spot “Blackstorm” embossing on the entrance row seats’ headrests. It doesn’t have any crimson distinction stitching on the upholstery.
Inside the cabin of the Harrier Dark, you can see all-black leatherette seats nevertheless it will get distinction blue design components on the seats together with blue stitching. It additionally will get “#Dark” branding on entrance row seats’ headrests.
MG can be providing this blacked-out Blackstorm therapy for the 3-row Hector Plus, which may rival the Tata Safari Dark variants.
Price
Ex-showroom Price
MG Hector Blackstorm (Not together with Hector Plus)
Tata Harrier Dark
Rs 21.25 lakh to Rs 21.95 lakh
Rs 19.99 lakh to Rs 26.44 lakh
The base-spec value of the Tata Harrier Dark is over Rs 1 lakh cheaper than that of the Hector. One factor to notice is that whereas the Harrier Dark is out there from the decrease variants of the SUV, the Hector Blackstorm version solely comes within the one-below-top Sharp Pro variant.
Say good day to the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, mildly refreshed on the surface with a bit extra taking place within the cockpit. The small pickup truck retains its acquainted powertrain decisions, however explicit consideration falls on the XRT trim. When it debuted in July 2023, it was purely an look bundle. Now, issues have modified, albeit barely.
For starters, all 2025 Santa Cruz fashions profit from a small however important facelift. A brand new grille made up of rectangular cutouts sits above a barely revised decrease fascia. The swooping V-shaped grille is gone, changed with straight traces and symmetrical shapes that, frankly, give the Santa Cruz a extra truck-like look. We can not help however marvel how a lot the Ford Maverick’s squarish nostril influenced Hyundai designers, but it surely was clearly a focus for the Santa Cruz replace. Aside from new wheels and a particular rear fascia on the XRT, the entrance clip is the one revision you may discover on the surface.
Speaking of XRT, Hyundai installs all-terrain tires to assist the truck’s grip off the crushed path. Previously, the XRT rode on the identical road tires as different trims, however there is a bit extra taking place than simply tires. The grille will get a particular sample, and the entrance and rear fascias are XRT-specific for a greater strategy angle when off-roading. Prominent pink tow hooks are added to the entrance, and it rides on XRT-specific 18-inch wheels.
As for the within, adjustments listed here are way more outstanding. The new greenhouse borrows a web page from the not too long ago up to date Tucson with a curved panoramic display incorporating driver and middle infotainment shows. Each one is accessible as much as 12.3 inches in dimension, nestled in a brand new sprint with a shelf above the glove field. A financial institution of tactile controls for audio and local weather settings lives within the center, with a outstanding shift stalk nonetheless in place for the transmission. A brand new Tucson-esque steering wheel is added as effectively.
The inside improve comes with extra know-how. Over-the-air updates are actually doable, and you will find wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on all trims. Bluelink+ linked automobile tech is plugged in, together with Hyundai Pay in-car fee methods. Hyundai’s Digital Key 2 Touch helps you to lock or unlock the truck along with your smartphone, and within the security division, Forward Attention Warning is added. Opt for the XRT and you will get standard-issue surround-view and blind-spot cameras, too.
Under the pores and skin, you continue to have a alternative of two engines. The 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder is normal, driving both the entrance wheels or all 4. The burly model is the two.5-liter turbo making 281 hp and 311 pound-feet of torque. It’s linked to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and on XRT or Limited trims, the turbo provides you a brand new towing mode good for five,000 kilos.
The 2025 Santa Cruz reaches dealerships this summer season. Pricing will probably be introduced nearer to its on-sale date. For reference, the 2024 Santa Cruz begins at $28,275 with vacation spot included. The different finish of the dimensions is the Santa Cruz Limited with a sticker value of $42,695.
Kievari Rantapirtti, positioned about 30 miles outdoors Jyväskylä within the coronary heart of Finland’s ‘1000 Lakes’ area, is often known as the ‘House of Kalle’.
Rovanperä, that’s: the double World Rally Champion grew up simply minutes away and honed his preternatural driving abilities on the forest advanced, on each its gravel tracks in summer season and its frozen ice lake in winter.
Now it’s my activate that frozen lake – and I’m behind the wheel of a Toyota GR Yaris besides. Ice is the proper canvas on which to showcase the new hatch: energy onerous right into a nook, dab the brakes, flip the wheel, then hit the accelerator, utilizing the throttle pedal to regulate the slide.
So supremely balanced is the chassis of the GR Yaris that I can nearly hear an enthusiastic Finn roaring his approval. “Turn, turn, brake, power, power, power. Yessss, more power!”
Except the enthusiastic Finn isn’t in my head: his identify is Cedric and he’s sitting within the passenger seat of the GR Yaris, providing tuition meant to show me from Bumbling Brit into Flying Finn. Cedric is the son of Esko Reiners, who runs a rallying elements provide enterprise and college that has a fleet of such Toyota scorching hatches.
He additionally has some expertise right here: the primary automobile he ever drove was a Group N Subaru Impreza. On this frozen lake. When he was 10.
That form of ardour for rallying and the necessity in winter to deal with tough driving circumstances on slender, undulating roads maybe explains why this area – dwelling to Finland’s spherical of the WRC – has produced so many rally drivers. There’s Rovanperä, after all, and his dad Harri.
Then there’s Mikko Hirvonen, Henri Toivonen (plus his circuit-racing brother Harri) and four-time WRC champion Tommi Mäkinen, amongst others.
The Earth Edition has desert-inspired seems to be and will get a recent beige paint on the skin whereas there are beige touches contained in the cabin as properly
The Mahindra Thar lately acquired a particular version known as the ‘Earth Edition’, based mostly on the top-spec LX trim, that instructions a uniform premium of Rs 40,000 over the common variants.The Thar Earth Edition has now reached dealerships, and right here’s the way it seems to be and what it provides:
Front
The solely change on the fascia of the SUV is the brand new beige end for the chrome slats within the grille. Apart from that, it nonetheless has the identical spherical halogen headlights and chunky bumper.
Side
It’s from the edges that you just discover extra distinctive touches to the particular version within the type of the ‘Earth Edition’ badges on the B-pillar, beige inserts within the alloy wheels, and the dune-inspired decals on the doorways.
Rear
There’s no change made to the rear profile of the Mahindra Thar, and it nonetheless options the identical tailgate-mounted spare wheel and rectangular taillights with the ‘Thar’ moniker.
The most blatant change on the within is the dual-tone leatherette seat upholstery with distinction beige stitching. It additionally has the dune-like embossing on the headrests. You may discover the beige end for the ‘Thar’ moniker positioned on the door panels. The Thar Earth Edition additionally will get beige highlights for the AC vent surrounds, within the centre console, and on the steering wheel.
Mahindra has offered the Thar Earth Edition with a 7-inch touchscreen, cruise management, keyless entry, and a height-adjustable driver seat. Its security equipment contains twin entrance airbags, digital stability programme (ESP), and rear parking sensors.
Two Engine Options
The Thar particular version is on the market with each petrol and diesel engine choices:
Mahindra is providing the Thar Earth Edition solely with a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) model. The common variants of the SUV additionally get a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) model, that are supplied with a smaller 1.5-litre diesel engine and the identical 2-litre turbo-petrol engine.
Prices And Competitors
The Mahindra Thar is priced between Rs 11.25 lakh and Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). It takes on the Force Gurkha and Maruti Jimny.
April 15 is a day that Americans are likely to eye warily. If you are one in all our readers exterior the US, that is as a result of most years, it is our annual federal tax deadline. Almost nobody who is not a paid tax preparer is happy about at the present time, however Aprilia is right here to assist us riders probably change our minds.
Why? If you may be in or close to the neighborhood of Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on April 15, 2024, that simply so occurs to be the very first day of the Aprilia Racers Days 2024 season.
Throughout the yr, Aprilia hosts Racers Days events at a few of the highest tracks throughout America, inviting Aprilia homeowners out for an unforgettable expertise on monitor. Kicking issues off at COTA on a day that everybody nearly universally dreads is probably a next-level stress reliever.
2024 Aprilia Racers Days Dates, Tracks, And Locations
Date
Track
Location
April 15, 2024
Circuit of the Americas
Austin, Texas
April 22, 2024
Road Atlanta
Braselton, Georgia
July 1, 2024
Ridge Motorsports Park
Shelton, Washington
July 22, 2024
Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca
Salinas, California
September 30, 2024
New Jersey Motorsports Park
Millville, New Jersey
October 21, 2024
Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Buttonwillow, California
Please notice that should you do not reside on both coast of the US, the one ARD occasion in 2024 that is not on both coast is the primary one at COTA in April. That’s nonetheless fairly a trek should you’re in, say, Minnesota.
What You Need To Know To Participate In Aprilia Racers Days 2024
Aprilia Racers Days in progress.
Aprilia Racers Days are occasions sponsored by Aprilia Americas for current homeowners of Aprilia bikes to convey their bikes to the monitor and enhance their abilities. All contributors might want to convey their very own gear (helmet, leathers, boots, gloves) and their motorbike.
Aprilia additionally invitations main motorbike gear and tire producers together with Dainese, AGV, and Pirelli to its Racers Days occasions. Participants will have the ability to try the most recent and best merchandise on provide from these producers at every of the six occasions.
Pricing varies by location and exercise. Regular monitor day experiences in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced teams can be found in any respect ARD occasions. Schools (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) are additionally out there, however they normally value a bit greater than the usual monitor day by itself since instruction is concerned.
Each ARD 2024 occasion features a complimentary lunch and free monitor day images. Registration is first come, first served, so transfer shortly if you already know you need to take part in a particular ARD occasion.
Can I Test Ride New Aprilia Bikes At Aprilia Racers Days 2024 Events?
2024 Aprilia RS 457 – This may very well be you, in case your title is Maverick Viñales.
Aprilia can have bikes from its 2024 lineup available for riders to demo at every cease on the Aprilia Racers Days 2024 calendar. However, there are some restrictions.
Beginner (or C Group) riders will solely have the ability to demo the 660cc and 457cc machines, and will be unable to attempt any 1100cc bikes. Racers who’re within the Intermediate or Advanced (B or A Groups) will have the ability to demo any bike from Aprilia’s present fleet that’s at that occasion.
One demo experience is on the market per participant, and Aprilia and its teaching workers reserve the best to refuse demo rides and/or ask any negligent riders to depart the occasion. So, you already know, be in your greatest habits. You had been going to do this anyway, proper? Right.
Be conscious that Aprilia additionally has a $500 minimal payment for any crashes that happen both within the monitor or within the paddock whereas using its demo fleet. This quantity will probably be charged to the bank card contributors file at registration for every occasion. Available demo fleet fashions will embody the RSV4, Tuono V4, RS 660, Tuono 660, and RS 457.
To register for any of the ARD 2024 occasions, try the Aprilia hyperlink in our Sources.
Oh, Ferrari, what are you doing? A brand new video from exterior the Prancing Horse’s Maranello manufacturing unit reveals what appears to be staff from the Italian supercar maker testing a Tesla Model S Plaid. We don’t imagine Ferrari has any upcoming plans to deal with the electrical sedan section, so we’re shocked to see the four-door American luxurious automotive inside and round Ferrari’s hallowed grounds.
Maybe Ferrari is simply getting a really feel for what’s already in the marketplace. Or maybe the corporate’s engineers are benchmarking the Tesla towards an upcoming PHEV system that rockets a automotive to 60 miles per hour in two seconds earlier than igniting the gasoline engine. We don’t know, however we hope Ferrari doesn’t study any of Tesla’s unhealthy habits.
We know the automaker will launch three new cars in 2024, one among which might pack a plug-in hybrid twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The LaFerrari successor will allegedly pack an engine derived from the 296 GTB. We must also see the 812 Superfast substitute debut, but it surely’ll possible lack any electrification and stick to a naturally aspirated V12 engine. The camouflage-wrapped prototypes you see all through the video are possible hints of what is to come back.
Ferrari is likely to be specializing in hybrids proper now, however, like the remainder of the trade, it’s additionally researching battery-electric automobiles. The Model S isn’t Tesla’s hottest mannequin, however with over 1,000 horsepower in its spiciest configuration, any electrical automotive from Ferrari should outperform the four-door American sedan from California.
The Tata Safari Red Dark version comes with purple inserts outdoors, and purple leatherette seat upholstery on the within
The Tata Safari Red Dark version has been showcased on the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in 2024 in New Delhi. This version of the Safari is predicated on its top-spec Accomplished Plus 6-seater variant. In this comparability, we discover the variations between the already out there Dark version of the Tata Safari and its new Red Dark version. While each are supplied within the Oberon Black exterior shade, the Safari Red Dark version options distinctive purple highlights each in and out. Let’s delve into how these two SUVs differ in look.
Both the Red Dark and Dark editions of the Tata Safari have equivalent entrance designs. The skid plate and air dam are blacked out on each variations of the SUV. The solely visible distinction is that the Red Dark version of the Safari encompasses a Dark chrome Tata brand and a purple insert within the headlamp housing. In distinction, the Dark version of the Safari comes with the common chrome Tata brand.
Both variations of the SUV get all-LED headlights and taillights with linked LED DRLs. The DRL setup additionally options welcome and goodbye animations.
Talking in regards to the profile, the Red Dark version of the Tata Safari encompasses a purple ‘Safari’ mascot on the entrance doorways, whereas on the Dark version, it’s in black. Though the alloy wheel design of each editions is identical, the Red Dark version comes with red-painted brake callipers.
At the rear, the Safari Red Dark encompasses a red-colored Safari badge on the tailgate, whereas on the Dark version, it’s completed in chrome. Apart from the badges, each the Red Dark and Dark editions of the SUV look the identical. Both variations include linked LED taillights that includes welcome and goodbye animations.
The most vital distinction between the 2 SUVs lies inside. The Red Dark model of the Safari options red-leatherette seat upholstery with purple inserts on the black dashboard. On the opposite hand, the Dark variant of the Safari has an all-black inside with black leatherette seats.
However, Tata hasn’t made any adjustments to the function listing with the Red Dark version of the SUV. Both Red Dark and Dark variations of the Tata Safari include facilities equivalent to a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a ten.25-inch digital driver’s show, and a 10-speaker JBL sound system. They additionally get gesture-enabled powered tailgate, dual-zone automated AC, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated entrance and rear seats (within the 6-seater model), an air air purifier, a 6-way energy driver’s seat with reminiscence and welcome operate, and a 4-way powered co-driver’s seat with electrical boss mode.
The security equipment consists of as much as seven airbags, digital stability management (ESC), hill help, a 360-degree digital camera, tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS), and superior driver help methods (ADAS).
The Tata Safari is powered by a 2-litre diesel engine which makes 170 PS and 350 Nm, mated to both a 6-speed guide or a 6-speed automated transmission. Both SUVs proven right here get the latter transmission possibility.
Price Range And Rivals
The costs for the Tata Safari vary from Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 27.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The top-spec Dark version of the SUV is priced at Rs 27.34 lakh. The Red Dark version of the SUV will possible carry a small value premium over its Dark model. The Safari rivals the MG Hector Plus, 7/6-seater variants of the Mahindra XUV700, and the Hyundai Alcazar.
The 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT, found after being stored in a garage for nearly 50 years, sold for $152,000 at auction. This specific model is a rare find, with only about 1,500 units produced. It features a shaker hood scoop, a factory manual transmission, a factory sunroof, and the original 351 cubic-inch (5.8-liter) V8 engine with 300 horsepower. The car, despite being covered in dust and dirt, attracted a high selling price.
The early example of the XY Falcon may have served as a field evaluation vehicle for Ford. The vehicle’s history includes being in the possession of Ford for the first year after its manufacture, then being sold to a Ford employee. Subsequently, it was acquired by its most recent owner, who stored it under a house in 1979 after changing jobs and getting a company car, leading to it being forgotten for decades.
During its time in storage, the exterior of the Falcon sustained damage to the passenger rear door, with subsequent rust spots appearing. However, the interior remains in good condition despite being dirty, and the original jack is still in the trunk. The odometer reads 65,278 miles, but the engine’s condition is unknown.
The XY Falcon is highly coveted among muscle car enthusiasts in Australia and has gained global attention. Its increasing popularity is reflected in the substantial prices collectors are willing to pay for these rare finds. For instance, a 1971 XY Falcon GTHO variant was auctioned for over $1 million, demonstrating the high demand and value placed on these classic cars.
I wonder if anyone outside of the world of printer sales is sad that we’re buying fewer of them.
In October, the department store John Lewis stated in its annual ‘How We Shop, Live and Look’ report that its sales of home printers had decreased by 26% during the past year.
The store even admitted that the printer is “resented… a destroyer of homework, voracious devourer of ink” – and it usually tries to be nice enough about things it sells that you will buy one.
Is there a more hated domestic device? The printer industry has a terrible reputation for embracing the worst aspects of the tech world, attempting to control our behavior by forcing the purchase of specific expensive ink cartridges, even if the color you need hasn’t run out, automatically updating software to reduce capability, locking out microchipped cartridges, and trapping us into subscriptions. My toaster doesn’t do that.
“The band Rage Against The Machine never specified which machine they were furious with, but I bet it was a printer,” said one online wit. There are even ‘smash rooms’ where you can pay to beat the living daylights out of one. No other domestic appliance is so despised.
But then I don’t suppose a car is a domestic appliance as it tries to tug the steering wheel from your hands or bongs at you for looking at a scooterist who you’re trying not to run over.
Yes, the latest batch of the European Union’s General Safety Regulations legislation (GSR2), which the UK has adopted too, will come into force in 2024, and it’s now starting to affect the latest cars (plus has necessitated some going off sale). And I fear that it’s going to give the car industry a printer moment.
Our correspondent John Evans recently reported that drivers are finding some of the latest safety features annoying, to the apparent surprise of those who helped to mandate them.
They’ve come from good intentions – printer accidents don’t kill more than 1500 people in the UK each year – but they don’t work well enough, mostly by pinging too many false positives.
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