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Satellite and Streaming Details of the BMW Group Night and Press Conference at Auto China 2024.

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Beijing. Please discover the satellite tv for pc and streaming particulars of the BMW Group Night and Press Conference at Auto China 2024 with the World Premieres of the brand new MINI Aceman and the brand new BMW i4.

Agenda April 24, 2024:

14:00 – 14:40 CEST: BMW Group Night (LIVE)
From 15:15 CEST:    BMW Group Night (On Demand)

Technical knowledge for TV Satellite transmission
hooked up as PDF for areas:

Europe, South Africa
Asia – China, India, Indonesia
C-Band North & South America, Northern Europe
Africa, Australia, Asia

Live Stream obtainable at: 
 http://www.live.bmwgroup.com 

 

Agenda April 25, 2024:

From 09:00 CEST:    BMW Group Press Conference (On Demand)

On Demand Stream obtainable at: 
 https://live.bmwgroup.com/k8oW8b 

 

If you’ve any questions, please contact:

BMW Group Corporate Communications
Ramona Sander, BMW Group Press & PR Events
Telephone: +49-151-601-76239
E-Mail: Ramona.Sander@bmw.de

Car review

Porsche Taycan

All however the single-motor variations of the Taycan had been on provide to check on the automotive’s press launch in Seville and drives in 4S, Turbo and Turbo S derivatives proved that none desires for plentiful, accessible energy.

Even the 4S, examined with Porsche’s Performance Battery Plus fitted, has a pervasive sense of instantaneous thrust about it. Buy a faster mannequin if you’d like – however there’s no query that anybody would wish to.

In the case of the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S, the automotive’s urge for food for velocity can start to really feel fairly savage when absolutely tapped – however linear and completely responsive accelerator pedal calibration implies that, even right here, you by no means placed on extra velocity than you plan. 

Use Normal driving mode and there’s no noise to talk of from the Taycan’s powertrain. Dial up Sport or Sport Plus as a substitute and there’s a synthesised electrical powertrain noise so as to add some efficiency flavour – however you may flip it off individually in the event you so select, and it’s definitely not essentially the most irksome ‘fake engine noise’ made by a efficiency EV. The approach it helps to telegraph throttle load, in addition to the purpose at which the rear motor modifications from first to second gear, is definitely fairly helpful.

Drivability is saved easy. There aren’t any bodily power regeneration controls, and so the extent of battery regeneration the automotive offers on a trailing throttle relies upon totally on the chosen driving mode (although there’s by no means sufficient for one-pedal operation). 

Porsche has added a push-to-pass button on the automotive’s steering-wheel-mounted drive mode selector knob, which dials up a 10sec hit of further motor energy on automobiles outfitted simply so (Sport Chrono bundle, optionally available larger battery) – however with a lot energy beneath your toe to start with, it’s one thing you seldom discover a want for on the highway.

The blended brake pedal, in the meantime, stays fairly evenly weighted by Porsche requirements – progressive sufficient, and straightforward to module in outright phrases, although missing the suggestions, chunk and warranted weightiness of a typical Porsche brake pedal.

Motorsport

Volkswagen’s Cupra Brand Is Coming to the United States

SEAT had its annual press convention right this moment, and whereas that may not appear related for the United States, it truly is. The spin-off Cupra model established in 2018 intends to enter North America by the top of the last decade. Of all of the Volkswagen Group manufacturers not bought right here, we had hoped to see Skoda attain this aspect of the pond however we’re getting Cupra as an alternative.

The plan is to introduce a totally electrical model of the Formentor, though doubtless based mostly on the subsequent technology. The present crossover is already 4 years previous, so it could be severely oudated by 2030. SEAT says a facelift for the present mannequin is ready to interrupt cowl within the coming weeks for the European market. Our cash is on the next-gen Formentor for the US market because the present mannequin would not actually have a battery-powered model.


Motorsport

Volkswagen Will Reveal its High-Performance ID.Buzz GTX on March 21

Volkswagen introduced on Friday plans to disclose a brand new efficiency automobile throughout its annual press convention taking place March 21. The firm revealed a teaser picture to LinkedIn alongside the announcement exhibiting the headlight silhouette of an ID.Buzz electrical van, suggesting a high-performance model of VW’s people-mover is lower than a month away.

Confirmed for manufacturing at the start of 2023, the ID.Buzz GTX will be a part of the corporate’s different sporty EV choices, the ID.3 GTX and the ID.7 GTX Tourer, in VW’s rising listing of high-performance, zero-emissions autos.

Volkswagen’s been mum on particulars concerning the ID.Buzz GTX, saying solely that it’ll make 335 horsepower due to a dual-motor all-wheel drive system, mirroring output on the ID.7 GTX. We count on different upgrades too, like a stiffer suspension, higher brakes, greater wheels, and a sportier inside.

volkswagen teaser image with head-on shot of id.buzz headlights

The ID.Buzz GTX has been on our radar for months now. An all-white take a look at mule stated to be a prototype for the automotive was spotted by our spy photographers on the street final summer season. Not lengthy after that, it was caught lapping the Nürburgring throughout an trade take a look at pool session. So the timing of this reveal is smart.

It’s unclear proper now whether or not Volkswagen is planning to carry this high-performance ID.Buzz variant to the United States. Neither the ID.3 GTX nor the ID.7 GTX tourer are slated for US consumption, and the traditional ID.Buzz has but to even go on sale Stateside. Moreover, Volkswagen’s electrical GTI has but to be greenlit for the US. With demand for electrical autos waning, a sporty EV van seems like a really area of interest product which may not conjure the demand VW expects. Either method, we might love to present one a go. 

Motorsport

The Average Sales Price Of A New Porsche Is $128,000

Porsche had its annual press convention this week, and aside from asserting the 911 Hybrid, the corporate additionally shared the same old uninteresting monetary figures. We will not bore you with many of the numbers, however there’s one which stood out. In 2023, clients paid on common about €117,000 on their buy. At present trade charges, that works out to roughly $127,800.

To put that into perspective, a Carrera T prices roughly the identical within the United States after factoring within the obligatory supply and vacation spot fees. For practically $128,000, you would purchase two base Macans and nonetheless have a number of thousand {dollars} left so as to add some choices. As is the case with just about all vehicles, Porsches are cheaper within the US than they’re within the European Union the place individuals pay value-added tax (VAT), which will be as excessive as 27 % in Hungary.

2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Rear 3/4

On prime of that, governments in EU nations penalize individuals who wish to purchase vehicles powered by high-emissions engines. That’s why a Toyota GR Yaris can cost over $100,000 in France. The Honda Civic Type R is also a six-figure car in The Netherlands. Europe (excluding Germany) was good to Porsche in 2023 as shipments grew by 12 %. In the corporate’s dwelling market, demand went up by 9.9 %. Europe accounted for practically a 3rd of worldwide demand. North America (excluding Mexico) was subsequent with a 26.9 % share whereas China (together with Hong Kong) represented 24.8 % of the overall gross sales.

Porsche explains the common transaction value retains rising 12 months after 12 months as a result of Porsche is rising the usual tools, which is mirrored within the base value. Someone who enjoys enjoying with on-line configurators has observed costs are going up often, making the 911 (or some other mannequin for that matter) tougher to acquire. That’s to not say gross sales are down. On the opposite, 2023 was one other file 12 months.

For the third 12 months in a row, deliveries reached an all-time excessive, peaking at 320,221 autos or 3.3 % greater than the 12 months earlier than. The Cayenne was the corporate’s strongest vendor with 87,553 models, adopted carefully by the smaller Macan at 87,355 crossovers. The iconic 911 took final place on the rostrum with 50,146 sports activities vehicles whereas the electrical Taycan completed fourth with 40,629 vehicles. The Panamera occupied the penultimate spot with 34,020 models whereas the 718 Boxster/Cayman was final with 20,518 autos.

It’ll be fascinating to see whether or not Porsche will have the ability to preserve the gross sales momentum in 2024 contemplating the gasoline Macan is being retired from the EU. Because of upcoming cybersecurity laws, the corporate is pressured to take away its money cow from all 27 nations that make up the EU. The sporty crossover will proceed within the UK.

NewsNew

COLT NICHOLS TO RACE BIRMINGHAM SX

PRESS RELEASE: Liqui Moly Beta Racing manufacturing facility rider Colt Nichols is about to return and make his 2024 AMA Supercross debut at Round Nine in Alabama this weekend. After struggling a rotator cuff damage earlier than the season began, Nichols has spent the primary eight weeks of the season rehabilitating his shoulder. Now that his shoulder feels considerably improved, he is able to return to racing. With Colt Nichols returning he joins teammate Benny Bloss who’s coming off a top-ten end in Daytona, a primary for Beta Motorcycles in its inaugural Supercross season.

About Colt Nichols:

Colt Nichols is from Muskogee, OK. He turned professional in 2015. He completed third place within the 250SX West in 2019, and in 2021 Nichols received the 250SX East Championship. He has 4 profession wins in Supercross and was the 450SX Rookie of the Year within the 2023 season.

“I’ll see you guys at Alabama. I’m very excited to finally be racing, my shoulder took much longer to heal than I anticipated but feeling good and ready to get on the gate and back racing.”

NewsNew

RESERVATIONS BEING TAKEN FOR DUST ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

Press Release: Dust Moto has launched its second crowd-funding marketing campaign as a part of its clear “build in public” strategy, opening up 100 subscription spots by its “First100” program. The First100 program gives 100 bikes at 15% off the acquisition value, with funds unfold over 15 months with no curiosity. The month-to-month subscription mannequin aligns incentives for the client and firm, guaranteeing danger is minimized, perks are delivered, and every First100 participant receives a manufacturing bike. No different powersports firm has provided their clients entry to the event course of, a uncommon alternative to assist construct an American dust bike and model from scratch.

A Validated Prototype in Six Months

Six months after efficiently closing its preliminary Angel funding and Founders50 packages, Dust has a totally functioning Alpha_1 Prototype. Dust discovered success by involving members of its Founders50 program through the preliminary design and growth course of, with their suggestions serving to additional propel the model to its validated Alpha_1 prototype in solely six months. “The mid-sized Model_1 corners like a 125 and pulls like a 250,” explains Dust Moto Founder Colin Godby. “Initial rider feedback has validated the concept, and through our ongoing development program, Dust continues to refine its concept into a category-defining electric dirt bike.”

Unique Mid-Size Category Design

Dust is purposefully concentrating on the mid-size class by constructing a motorcycle that highlights the advantages of electrical, minimizes the drawbacks, and maximizes enjoyable with distinctive dimension, weight and powertrain traits. “This bike is not designed to replace the full-size gas-powered dirt bike in your garage,” explains Godby. “Instead, it’s a less intimidating, more user-friendly mid-sized dirt bike that opens up new opportunities for riders to spend more time riding moto, be it backyard tracks, freeride zones, or singletrack.” The result’s an electrical dust bike that delivers an exhilarating expertise for pro-level riders whereas interesting to much less skilled riders and crossover athletes from MTB, snow, and water sports activities.

Model_1 Target Specs

  • Bike Size – Mid-size (95% wheelbase of a full-size bike, and 95% stand over.)
  • Wheel Sizes – Full-size dust bike wheel spec (21″ Front, 18″/19″ Rear)
  • Suspension – 260mm entrance, 275mm rear with customized kinematics
  • Brakes – 260mm entrance brake disc, 220mm rear disc
  • Peak Power – 26kW+/35hp
  • Battery –5kWh swappable
  • Torque – 500Nm
  • Speed – 60+ mph
  • Weight – 91kg (Target 200lbs)
  • MSRP – $10,950

See it in Action: Alpha_1 Prototype Test Video

Join the Dust Moto First100 Program

Now is your alternative to assist construct an American dust bike model from scratch. Those who join one of many First100 program spots obtain a dust bike at a reduced charge and acquire entry to Dust’s month-to-month member conferences, newsletters, and behind-the-scenes updates. Once the ultimate manufacturing runs, First100 members obtain bike supply from the primary batch of bikes, together with unique customized touches.

Interested riders can join the Dust First100 program at www.dustmoto.com.

About Dust

Dust Moto is an electrical dust bike firm on a worldwide mission to be the #1 American Moto Brand. We’re dedicated to the imaginative and prescient of constructing an iconic model by distinctive merchandise, storytelling, and group constructing. There’s a large hole available in the market, and we’re assured that by partaking you, the passionate fanatic, we are able to construct one thing wonderful collectively. Dust believes we can assist create a brand new golden age for dust biking by bridging the powersports business to rising mobility tech. Dust builds reasonably priced efficiency electrical autos that maximize the connection between rider, machine, and surroundings. With the fitting components, extra individuals can join with the game than ever, enabling riders to interrupt free from the shackles of the eye economic system, push their limits, construct deeper connections to the individuals and world round them, and finally lead a life value residing. www.dustmoto.com

About the Dust Moto Team: https://blog.dustmoto.com/about/

Dust Moto Social: https://www.instagram.com/dust.moto/

NewsNew

2024 SUPERMOTOCROSS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

PRESS RELEASE: During tonight’s tv broadcast of the DAYTONA Supercross, Round 8 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and TremendousMotocross World Championship, lead analysts Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart revealed that zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, and The Strip on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the 2024 TremendousMotocross World Championship Playoff Rounds and Final in September.

Last yr’s landmark inaugural season noticed two of the game’s youngest and brightest stars cement their place within the historical past books. At simply 17, Haiden Deegan earned Rookie of the Year and captured the 250cc World Championship whereas Australian sensation Jett Lawrence, at 20, turned the first-ever 450cc World Champion within the premier class, additionally as a rookie.

Showing the world this was no fluke, each Deegan and Lawrence are off to spectacular begins of their 2024 campaigns. Deegan simply earned his first win of the season (and his profession) this previous weekend at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and sits a mere seven factors again within the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship after two rounds. Lawrence, alternatively is the present factors chief within the very deep 450SX premier class and has two wins already in a yr that has witnessed 5 totally different race winners within the first seven rounds.
TremendousMotocross World Championship Playoff 1 will happen on Saturday, September 7 at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. and Playoff 2 will happen on Saturday, September 14 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The SMX World Championship Final will happen on Saturday, September 21 at The Strip on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, marking a long-anticipated return to a metropolis that has hosted many memorable ultimate Championship rounds in Supercross’ wealthy historical past.


“Last year, we created a completely new off-road motorcycle racing playoff series that combined both disciplines of indoor stadium racing (Supercross) and outdoor motocross racing (Pro Motocross) that was fully embraced by the teams, athletes, industry and fans,” stated Dave Prater, Vice President of Supercross, Feld Motor Sports, Inc. “Collectively, more than 110,000 fans from all over the world made their way here to attend the inaugural three round SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final and for the first time in the sport’s history witnessed the crowning of a true World Champion. The SuperMotocross World Championship is where the world comes to race.”
zMAX Dragway is located adjoining to Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. and its world well-known four-lane dragstrip and twin grandstands offered the proper backdrop to host final yr’s first-ever SMX World Championship Playoff. The Charlotte space is a hotbed for followers of the game and is a simple metropolis to get to from most factors within the Eastern area. Last yr’s playoff turned the “must see” occasion of the yr and is a main cause for our return. zMAX Dragway proved to be a world-class facility in each means the place the SMX expertise was totally dropped at life with a full day of fan actions on Friday, an business packed FanFest on Saturday and a mess of prime tenting choices for each funds. The “Bellagio of Dragstrips” additionally offered the proper quantity of width and depth to create a really distinctive, world-class SMX monitor that stunned the groups and caught lots of the sport’s star athletes off guard which led to dramatic racing and unpredictable outcomes.
“Last year, we transformed a four-lane drag strip into the ultimate off-road playground and fans were treated to a full day of action-packed racing at the opening round of the inaugural SMX World Championships,” stated Greg Walter, govt vice chairman and normal supervisor of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “Building on that experience, we’re excited to once again partner with Feld Motor Sports to bring together the top Supercross and Motocross riders from around the world at zMAX Dragway to put on a high-flying, white-knuckled show for the fans.”

The dual-lane break up begin was considered one of a lot of distinctive options of the SMX World Championship Playoff monitor design held final fall at zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Texas Motor Speedway, positioned in Fort Worth is well accessible for followers touring by automobile or aircraft with its central location and proximity to a number of worldwide airports. The 1.5-mile quad-oval superspeedway sits on over 1400 acres of land and is likely one of the largest sports activities amenities within the nation. Being a world-class venue, Texas Motor Speedway isn’t any stranger to marquee occasions as they’re an everyday cease on the NASCAR Cup Series and supply all the fashionable facilities motorsports followers anticipate when buying an occasion ticket. Last week’s Supercross spherical (7) in Arlington, Texas broke attendance data and this Playoff spherical might show to be a good larger spectacle with a deliberate Friday FanFest, and fan tenting choices being made accessible.
“All of us at Texas Motor Speedway are thrilled to have been chosen to host Round 2 of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs and we look forward to welcoming an entirely new and energetic group of race fans, from across the country and around the world, to our world-class facility,” stated Texas Motor Speedway Executive Vice President & General Manager Mark Faber. “Supercross and motocross fans in the Fort Worth/Dallas metroplex have proven for years how much they love their sport so we look forward to proving to them how much we appreciate them coming to Texas Motor Speedway.”
Aptly named, The Strip on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is conveniently positioned simply twenty minutes away from the world-famous Las Vegas strip and was a significant deciding consider bringing the SMX World Championship Final to Las Vegas.
“The Strip” is likely one of the most iconic dragstrips within the nation and joins zMAX Dragway as being considered one of simply two dragstrips within the nation to function four-wide racing. This expansive footprint will enable our grasp monitor builders to get very imaginative in creating the ultimate SMX World Championship monitor of the season. Situated proper throughout the road from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Strip is residence to greater than 50 occasions a yr and supplies an intimate viewing expertise from the grandstands and suites whereas additionally providing followers the flexibility to “line the fence”, comparable to what’s accomplished at a Pro Motocross occasion.
“The pinnacle of two-wheel racing is making its return to Las Vegas, and we’re thrilled to crown the ultimate champion at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, surrounded by the passionate fans of Supercross and Motocross,” stated Chris Powell, Las Vegas Motor Speedway President. “In recent years, Las Vegas has emerged as the ultimate sports hub, making it fitting to include the SuperMotocross World Championship Final on the list of prestigious events hosted here.”

Fans “lining the fence” and accessing areas which might be extra in keeping with a Pro Motocross occasion are a giant a part of the SMX Playoff expertise that may be offered in a Speedway setting. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
The TremendousMotocross World Championship Playoffs and Final will function the very best athletes on this planet as the highest 20 in mixed Supercross and Pro Motocross factors are mechanically seeded into the playoff rounds. As in different sport playoffs, athletes will probably be competing for the game’s final World Championship title, and the status that comes from overcoming adversity via a 28-round, dual-discipline (indoor and out of doors) season, plus two SMX Playoffs and a Final.
The SMX World Championship is the premier off-road bike racing collection on this planet and as such pays out extra complete prize cash than any off-road bike racing collection on the planet.
All 17 rounds of the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and 11 rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship are on sale. Tickets for the TremendousMotocross World Championship Playoff Rounds and Final will go on pre-sale, Tuesday, April 2, adopted by public on-sale Tuesday, April 9. Friday FanFest, Saturday FanFest and tenting choices for every spherical and venue will probably be introduced later within the season.

Technology

This Smart Lamp May Be An Lifesaver For Senior Citizens – Here’s How

Nobi laid out its mission and its merchandise in a press launch issued on January 9, in the beginning of CES 2024. The gist is that Nobi’s lights detect falls — the corporate claims a 100% accuracy charge — whereas asking the individual in the event that they’re okay and robotically notifying members of the family or caretakers if there is not any response. As Nobi explains it, it is a system that works even when the one that fell is unconscious, not like medical alert button programs.

The lights additionally activate robotically by way of their movement sensors, which Nobi claims assist forestall 4 out of 5 falls. The identical sensors additionally notify caregivers when the seniors stand up, permitting them to assist help these being cared for as they stroll round their properties. Cameras within the lights, in the meantime, present discreet imaging to assist the caregivers work out what induced the autumn and tips on how to forestall future incidents. 

In addition to what’s within the press launch, Nobi’s web site explains that the lights shift relying on the time of day to allow wholesome circadian rhythms and supply two-way communication by way of a microphone and cameras within the lamps. Nobi additionally claims that it may be tied into your property’s locks to permit first responders entry and remotely unlock the doorways.

Streaming Devices

How To Turn Your Amazon Fire TV Into A Nanny/Pet Cam

To carry up your Ring digicam feed in your Fire TV, simply press the voice command button in your Fire TV distant to activate Alexa, then say, “Alexa, show my Smart Home dashboard.” Your Fire TV view will change to the dashboard, exhibiting your energetic cameras.

To carry up a digicam feed, press the voice command button and say, “Alexa, show me (name of Ring camera).” If your Fire TV helps picture-in-picture view, you may also present the digicam feed in a minimized window. To use your Ring digicam’s two-way discuss, press the voice command button and say, “Alexa, talk to (name of Ring camera).” You can then communicate by means of the digicam’s speaker through your Fire TV distant.

Using this setup, you’ll be able to regulate your children and pets whereas they’re out of your bodily view, in addition to the speaker to softly dissuade them from shenanigans. For instance, in case your canine is exterior and barking, you should utilize the Ring digicam’s speaker to inform them to cease. Just do not be shocked in case your canine wanders to the digicam, confused why your voice is popping out of the mysterious field.