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Cars

5 Bad Habits To Avoid For Extending The Life Of Your Car’s CVT Transmission

This was a apply in older autos once they weren’t fairly good sufficient to know when and when to not use gas. However, a fast Google search confirmed that many are nonetheless partaking on this apply, which merely is not needed and may put undue stress on the driveline.

If you reside in an space with only a few and really fast stoplights, then perhaps you may attempt to justify shifting to impartial to stop having to be so heavy on the break. However, in trendy autos, it is nonetheless utterly pointless. With how fast lights are, lasting no various minutes at a time, the gas you may be saving is negligible. Compare that to the price of having to restore your driveline or carry out extra frequent upkeep in your CVT, and you will find that the numbers do not actually assist this age-old apply.

It’s additionally doable chances are you’ll attempt to drive whereas the automotive is in impartial. While this is not essentially unhealthy, in the event you do shift whereas the engine is revved, chances are you’ll trigger your transmission to slide. Do that too usually, and you’ll run into considerations.

Of course, this does not apply to longer waits, like if you recognize you will be stationary for fairly a while. In that case, put it in park and launch the brake, or simply flip the engine off.

Motorsport

Bless Your Ears With The Sound Of Porsche 911 GT3 Rally Cars

Porsche 911s won’t make a lot sense as rally automobiles on paper, however in observe, they’re among the most enjoyable machines to ever depart tarmac. Late-model GT3s are particularly cool to observe and take heed to as they fly down phases by the again roads of Europe. 

The Belgian-Motorsport YouTube channel put collectively a compilation of all of the 997-generation Porsche 911 GT3 rally automobiles it filmed all through the 2023 season, giving us an opportunity to soak in 9 straight minutes of motorsport-inspired flat-six glory. The footage, shot by a number of occasions held in Belgium over the 12 months, reveals the rally-prepped Porsches slide, bounce, and pace by tight turns, slender straightaways, and hay bale chicanes.

Judging by the sound and pace, most of those GT3s have been extensively modified to carry out effectively away from the graceful tarmac Porsche meant. There are particular suspension mods, modest aero adjustments, shorter aspect mirrors, and sequential transmissions rather than the manufacturing unit stick shifts. 

Even with all of these mods, these GT3s seemingly aren’t as fast as correct all-wheel drive rally machines constructed for the game. But they’re undoubtedly extra enjoyable to observe. With how sideways a few of these Porsches are getting, we suspect they’re much more enjoyable to drive, too. 

Motorsport

TikTok Is Eviscerating The Las Vegas F1 Race

Last night, the first practice session of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix was cut short after just eight minutes due to a loose drainage cover being dislodged by Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari. Not only did the incident damage Sainz’s car and result in a 10 grid place penalty, but it also disappointed F1 fans.

The scheduled free practice one was canceled, and by the time free practice two was set to start at 2:30 am for an extended 90-minute session, all fans had been asked to leave. This marked a disappointing start to what was expected to be a significant weekend on the F1 calendar. Additionally, the event faced criticism due to exorbitant pricing, traffic disruptions, lower than expected temperatures, and the lackluster response from a multiple-time champion.

Though I personally don’t use TikTok, members of the Motor1 and InsideEVs staff have noticed widespread criticism of the race weekend on the platform. Below are a few examples:

 
 
 
 

If you have more examples, feel free to share them in the comments. Let’s hope for a better remainder of the weekend.

Wearables

Why Audiophiles Disapprove of Beats Headphones

When we talk about audiophiles, we normally refer to individuals who are passionate about high-quality sound reproduction. However, the concept can be quite complex and nuanced.

Today, even someone who simply enjoys vinyl records and invests in a good turntable and speakers can be considered an audiophile. Similarly, individuals who listen to high-resolution recordings through streaming services like Tidal and Qobuz using proper equipment may also fall into this category. Nevertheless, the term “audiophile” often carries a negative connotation, as some enthusiasts are criticized for spending large sums of money on upgrades or peripherals that offer minimal or hard-to-discern improvements. There are even instances where these so-called audiophiles claim to have exceptionally sensitive hearing, leading to skepticism and challenge from their critics.

An incident that exemplifies this divide occurred in 2022 when the audiophile community was shocked to discover that Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), a specialty reissue label, had been misleadingly promoting their vinyl releases as entirely analog productions, despite most of their recent releases being mastered from digital files. What made matters worse was that MoFi was selling expensive “One-Step” records (priced above $100) under the pretense that they needed to limit quantities to preserve the master tape, even though many audiophiles couldn’t discern the use of digital sources in these records. Consequently, MoFi faced a class-action lawsuit, which they eventually settled.

In summary, the term “audiophile” encompasses a wide range of enthusiasts with varying perspectives and preferences.

News

BMW Motorrad And TVS Celebrate 10 Years Of Strategic Partnership

Western motorcycle manufacturers teaming up with Indian brands to expand their reach is a common practice. Recently, we have seen partnerships like Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp, as well as Triumph and Bajaj. BMW has been doing this for 10 years and their partnership with TVS has been highly successful. The G 310 series, a result of this collaboration, has been a hit for both brands. In fact, the BMW G 310 range accounted for 90% of BMW Motorrad India’s motorcycle sales in the first half of 2023, with over 4,000 units sold.

2023 BMW G 310 RR - Main

Dr. Markus Schramm, Head of BMW Motorrad, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership in a press release. He stated, “This 10th anniversary is an impressive proof of the success and strength of the collaboration between BMW Motorrad and TVS Motor. Our strong synergies have led to the development of impressive offerings in the sub-500cc segment. The BMW G 310 R and BMW G 310 GS single-cylinder models have become immensely popular and have contributed significantly to BMW Motorrad’s global success.”

In addition to the G 310 range, TVS and BMW are working together to develop new platforms and technology for the future of mobility. The recently unveiled BMW CE 02 electric motorcycle was co-developed and designed by TVS, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between the two companies.

BMW CE 02 - Riding 14

Mr. KN Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO of TVS Motor Company, also commented on the partnership. He said, “With the extension and expansion of this partnership towards future technologies and sustainable mobility solutions, we are also in discussions to expand our manufacturing network beyond India. We look forward to developing platforms targeted towards global urban markets and the next generation of consumers.”