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Watch Mercedes Drift The Electric G-Class on a Frozen Lake

Mercedes-Benz guarantees the forthcoming EQG—often known as the electrical G-Class—is a correct off-roader. There’s little purpose to doubt the declare provided that it appears to be like nearly precisely just like the ICE mannequin. With every wheel getting its personal motor, the electrical model might be extra succesful, with the power to drag off stationary tank turns. Those particular person motors are additionally good for getting comfortably sideways do you have to stumble upon a frozen lake in Sweden.

In this new video from Mercedes-Benz, CEO Ola Källenius journeyed to his house nation for an electrical G analysis, demonstrating the G-Class’s capabilities at a winter testing middle arrange by the corporate. There, he tackles a slalom and skidpad, the place the SUV appears composed, regardless of all of the snow and ice.

The actual motion comes on the skidpad, the place Källenius explains how the person motors can vector the EQG to maintain it underneath management when slip is detected. Even when goading it into vital oversteer, issues seem calm within the cockpit. After an acceleration take a look at on ice (which Mercedes says takes “just a few seconds”) Källenius jumps into extra sideways enjoyable. It’s unclear if stability techniques are adjusted and even disabled for this portion of the video, however the huge G has no downside sustaining loads of reverse lock.

The video concludes with a brief path journey off the lake, the place we get a couple of technical teasers. The electrical G-Class has a 32-degree method angle and a 35-degree departure angle, barely higher than the present mannequin. There’s 9.8 inches of floor clearance too, additionally a couple of tenths higher versus the ICE model.

It’s been a minute since Mercedes first floated the electrical G-Class with the EQG idea. Thankfully the manufacturing mannequin will debut this year, although a particular timeframe hasn’t been shared. Until then, anticipate a couple of extra teasers main as much as the official reveal.

Car review

Jeep Renegade

Compact, boxy and pugnaciously cute as it might be, the Renegade nearly counts as a correct four-seat, five-door household automotive. To squeeze three on its again seat can be a trial, however two youthful adults match simply high-quality.

The relocation of the 12V battery to the aspect of the boot compartment, together with the packaging of the electrical drive motor and energy inverter below the ground, has affected boot capability. 

The space for storing is just a little slender and shallow by class requirements and there’s solely 330 litres below the load-bay cowl, which is an effective deal lower than even a Volkswagen Golf hatchback provides till you begin folding seats and loading to the roof.

However, there may be area for a full-sized spare wheel below the ground in order for you one. If you don’t, the split-level boot flooring makes the perfect of what storage quantity there may be.

The driving atmosphere is sort of distinctive, characterful and vibrant in locations, though some notable low factors on perceived high quality relatively betray this Renegade’s standing as ostensibly a fairly low cost crossover with an costly powertrain.

Luckily for Jeep, its vehicles have at all times had practical cabins completed fairly sparsely and with plain, robust supplies.

The Renegade’s actually really feel fairly plain; not at all times so robust or hard-wearing, although.

The shiny, wobbly mouldings used across the steering column are like those who different producers solely match to prototypes. Elsewhere, flimsy, rough-feeling seat adjustment levers, dull-looking ‘leathers’, wobbly exterior mirrors and hollow-sounding doorways would possibly go away a barely bitter style in your mouth.

The driving place is medium-high, granting good visibility in most instructions, on a broadly snug driver’s seat that lacks some adjustability.

The secondary controls are chunkily proportioned. Having a good-sized scroll knob for the touchscreen infotainment system, for instance, can be helpful when driving in gloves or with soiled fingers.

Jeep’s alterations to the instrument pack for the PHEV model of the Renegade didn’t appear to make fairly a lot sense to our testers. By eradicating the usual automotive’s analogue speedometer and changing it with a hard and fast ‘power/ charging gauge’, it has taken away one thing helpful and changed it with one thing a minimum of a bit superfluous.

Being informed how exhausting the automotive’s powertrain is working or regenerating energy at anyone time appears just a little useless when the place and motion of your proper foot can inform you simply as properly. 

That’s true, notably contemplating that the digital speedometer that has been added is mostly given too little prominence on the broader instrument structure, though that does rely on the show mode you’ve chosen for the marginally antiquated-looking digital journey pc.

Jeep Renegade 4xe infotainment and sat-nav

All Renegade fashions had been beforehand supplied with a 7.4in central driver show and an 8.4in ‘UConnect’ touchscreen with a manufacturing facility navigation system, an in-car wi-fi hotspot and smartphone mirroring for each Apple and Android handsets. 

In 2024, the model upgraded this technique to a brand new, bigger 10.1in touchscreen which ahs appeared within the bigger, extra premium Jeep Compass, paired with a ten.25 digital driver’s show behind the steering wheel. Both screens are 40% bigger than earlier than. 

There’s additionally a brand new USB port to suit each Type-A and Type-C connections, although the model has additionally launched wi-fi telephone connectivity too, which is an enormous plus. 

The two new screens are an enormous improve in comparison with the earlier system. Both are crisp and clear with minimal enter lag and are very straightforward to make use of and customise to your liking, however they’re additionally a noticeable step up from the usual touchscreen system utilized in different Stellantis fashions. 

Thankfully, the model has opted in opposition to eradicating rotary local weather dials and buttons, which, when utilized in mixture with the upgraded infotainment programs, make for a logical and easy-going person expertise.

Technology

5 Affordable Air Pumps For Your Camping Air Mattress

If we’re speaking about baseline ideas, a correct air pump solely must do two issues: put air in issues and take air out of issues. If that is the one order of the day, then a easy electrical air pump will get the job completed simply nice, and if easy is what you are searching for, you’ll be able to’t go fallacious with the AGPTEK Electric Air Pump.

This compact gadget options inflation and deflation ports – merely plug the inflation finish into your air mattress’s air valve, flip the change, and let the wind circulate. When it is time to break camp, plug the valve into the deflation port, and it will suck the air proper out. This pump comes with three interchangeable valve nozzles, guaranteeing you’ve gotten the right match on your air mattress, regardless of how huge or small. As for energy, the pump does require an exterior energy provide, but it surely comes with an AC adapter and a automobile charger, so so long as you are close to your automobile or have a transportable battery, you are golden.

The AGPTEK Electric Air Pump is on the market on Amazon for $20.99, with a 4.4 out of 5 consumer ranking. Users recognize this pump’s easy, no-frills design, doing precisely what it must do conveniently and expediently. Several customers have stated it is also nice for blowing up inflatable toys for the pool and seaside.

Cars

Maintenance Tips To Help Increase The Longevity Of Your Honda Civic

Proper driving habits put much less stress in your Civic’s components and can decrease the necessity for replacements and servicing. As a normal rule, it is dangerous driving follow to speed up and brake instantly. Not solely does this put on your brake pads, rotors, and tire treads faster, nevertheless it may push components into positions they should not be in, damaging them. There are extra apparent guidelines, after all, like by no means exceeding your automotive’s most payload or towing capability and by no means ignoring a verify engine gentle on the dashboard.

For guide Civics, there are a plethora of dangerous habits it’s best to be careful for. Some vital ones it’s best to know are: do not shift gears too early, do not change from drive to reverse with out coming to an entire cease, do not rev too excessive whereas in low gear, and do not go away your foot on the clutch after altering gear. All of this stuff will put on out your automotive’s drivetrain, transmission, and engine a lot sooner.

Another vital driving behavior is rarely driving your Honda Civic with a low fuel tank. Driving round with a low tank implies that your Civic will seemingly attract dregs on the backside of your tank and clog or harm one thing. Gas additionally acts as a coolant on your gasoline pump, and it could overheat while you use it with low gasoline. Hondas are amongst the most fuel-efficient cars however strive to make sure your tank is a minimum of half full always.

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Kia Sonet Facelift: Here’s What To Expect


The Kia Sonet is getting its first proper mid-life refresh with most of the changes focused around its exterior design and feature list

Kia Sonet facelift

The Kia Sonet facelift has just been teased for the first time ahead of its India debut. It’s the first thorough update for the SUV since it went on sale back in 2020, which marked Kia’s entry into the sub-4m space. Here’s what you can expect from the updated Kia SUV:

Design Revisions Inside And Out

Based on the previous spy shots and the official teaser, Kia has made most of the revisions to the SUV’s exterior. These include an updated grille, fresh LED headlights with longer fang-shaped LED DRLs, and a restyled front bumper housing sleek LED fog lamps.

Its profile will only see one big change in the form of a different alloy wheel design. At the back, we are expecting the 2024 Kia Sonet to have a connected LED taillight setup same as the new Kia Seltos, and a refreshed bumper.

The only big changes expected on the inside are a new climate control panel and revised upholstery. Its recent teaser confirmed the 2024 Sonet will be fitted with the same 10.25-inch touchscreen system as the outgoing model.

Tech On Board

Kia Sonet facelift 10.25-inch touchscreen

Kia is expected to offer the new Sonet with a 360-degree camera and a semi-digital driver’s display. The existing model’s equipment such as the wireless phone charging, single-pane sunroof, ventilated front seats, and cruise control will likely be carried forward.

The sub-4m SUV’s safety kit will likely comprise six airbags (as standard), front and rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and even advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Changes Under Its Hood?

The facelifted Sonet won’t get any changes under the hood over the outgoing model. Its engine-gearbox options will include:

Specification

1.2-litre Petrol

1-litre Turbo-petrol

1.5-litre Diesel

Power

83 PS

120 PS

116 PS

Torque

115 Nm

172 Nm

250 Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT

6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT

6-speed iMT, 6-speed AT

We would like to note that there were unconfirmed reports that Kia could bring back a conventional manual transmission option for the diesel engine to replace the iMT (manual without clutch pedal) option. If you are considering a new sub-compact SUV with a diesel-manual option, we would recommend waiting to see if Kia does make that change with the facelifted Sonet.

Competition Check

Kia’s updated SUV will continue to be a part of the crowded sub-4m SUV space, hence rivaling the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and the Maruti Fronx crossover.

Also Read: The Last 3 New Cars That You Will See In 2023: An Electrified Lambo And Two Small SUVs

Expected Prices And Launch Timeline

Kia Sonet facelift teased

We expect the Kia Sonet facelift to go on sale sometime in early 2024. Its prices are likely to start from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

Would you be waiting for the new Sonet or are you looking at one of its rivals? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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Only 3 Diesel Automatic SUVs Priced Under Rs 15 Lakh


All three are sub-4m SUVs, and only one gets a proper torque converter automatic transmission

Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, and Kia Sonet

As emission norms continue to get ever stricter, the option of diesel engines has faded away from most cars in small segments. Due to the considerable input costs associated with upgrading diesel engines to meet the stringent pollution standards, implementing these changes would have made small cars with diesel powertrains prohibitively expensive. 

However, if you’re in the market for a new car with a diesel engine with the added convenience  of an automatic transmission, there are still 3 options priced under Rs 15 lakh to choose from. All of them are subcompact SUVs from brands like Tata, Mahindra, and Kia. Let’s have a look at these options in detail.

Mahindra XUV300

Diesel Automatic Price Range: Rs 12.31 lakh to Rs 14.76 lakh

Mahindra XUV300

The most affordable and powerful diesel automatic option on this list is the Mahindra XUV300. Mahindra’s subcompact diesel SUV has a 1.5-liter diesel engine with a performance rating of 117 PS and 300 Nm. The automatic variant of this diesel SUV is equipped with a 6-speed AMT transmission.

The XUV300 comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a single-pane sunroof, automatic AC, and cruise control. Passenger safety features include up to 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, and front and rear parking sensors.

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Kia Sonet

Diesel Automatic Price Range: Rs 13.05 lakh to Rs 14.89 lakh

Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet also uses a 1.5-liter diesel engine, with a power output of 116 PS and 250 Nm. This is the only diesel model here paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the Kia Sonet diesel offers the choice of a 6-speed iMT (manual transmission without a clutch pedal). If an iMT setup works for you, you can also look at diesel variants of the Kia Seltos and Kia Carens priced under Rs 15 lakh.

The Kia Sonet is packed with features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a single-pane sunroof, wireless phone charger, automatic AC, ventilated front seats, and an air purifier. In terms of safety, it gets up to 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). A facelifted version of the Sonet is due to arrive in 2024 and it will likely get pricier too.

Tata Nexon

Diesel Automatic Price Range: Rs 14.30 lakh to Rs 15.50 lakh 

Tata Nexon

In September, Tata gave a comprehensive makeover to its subcompact SUV, the Tata Nexon. With this update, the Nexon emerged as a more feature-loaded option in its segment and also retained the choice of a 1.5-liter diesel engine (115 PS and 260 Nm). In its automatic iteration, this diesel engine is paired with a 6-speed AMT transmission.

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The Nexon diesel is loaded with amenities like a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display, auto AC, wireless phone charging, ventilated and height-adjustable front seats, cruise control, and a 9-speaker JBL sound system. The safety features include 6 airbags (as standard), hill assist, electronic stability program (ESP), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a 360-degree camera. Please note that the Tata Nexon is the only option in this list to offer 6 airbags as standard.

All prices listed above are ex-showroom

If you had to choose one of the above three diesel-automatic options, which would it be? Let us know in the comments section below.

Also, if you extend your budget till Rs 20 lakh, you get bigger diesel automatic SUV options like Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, or even Tata Harrier as well.

Read More on : Nexon AMT

Cars

Why Buc-Ees Is An Essential Stop For Your Next Road Trip

Every road trip requires a kitschy souvenir purchase by each passenger. It’s an unspoken rule. Thankfully, Buc-ee’s surpasses all others in terms of kitschiness, with its gift shops bigger than most theme parks.

Buc-ee’s gift shops offer an extensive range of merchandise, featuring the iconic toothy beaver face. Alongside the typical roadside shop staples like plush toys, t-shirts, hats, sunglasses, and keychains, you can also find kitchen utensils, phone holders, stickers, swimsuits, folding chairs, mugs, blankets, and much more. Depending on the time of year, special merchandise for holidays like Halloween and Christmas may also be available. Additionally, Buc-ee’s supports local businesses in Texas by stocking their products alongside their own branded items. And don’t forget to say hello to the Buc-ee’s mascot who can often be spotted roaming the aisles, always ready for a photo opportunity!

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2023 Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift: What’s New And What’s Not


The sporty hatchback is now more affordable by Rs 20,000 due to the replacement of the iMT (clutchless manual) with a proper manual transmission

Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift

Days after the launch of the facelifted Hyundai i20, its sportier-looking alternative, the Hyundai i20 N Line, has also been introduced in a refreshed avatar. It gets minimal changes in terms of design and is now more affordable than its pre-facelift version. Here is everything that’s new on the i20 N Line, and everything that’s still the same:

What’s New

The first thing new with this facelift is the design. Hyundai has not changed the design much, but there are some minor tweaks made to its exterior. The fascia gets a tweaked bumper, redesigned grille and updated LED headlights. There are no changes on the sides except for the new alloy wheels while the rear end is almost identical as before. With this facelift, Hyundai has also added a new Abyss Black exterior shade option to the colour palette of the 2023 i20 N Line.

Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift Type-C Port & Wireless Phone Charger

The cabin doesn’t get any significant feature changes except for the addition of a type-C USB port in the front just like we saw on the facelifted i20. Its safety kit is also the same but now gets 35 standard safety features including six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), 3-point seatbelt with reminders for all passengers, and vehicle stability management (VSM).

Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift 6-speed Manual Transmission

One more thing that’s new, is in the powertrain. It still comes with the same 1-litre turbo-petrol engine which makes 120PS/172Nm, but instead of the previously offered 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual), the sportier-looking hatchback now comes with a proper 6-speed manual transmission. The 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) option has been retained.

What’s Still The Same

Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift Cabin

Since it is not a major facelift, the overall design language is still the same. Inside, the updated i20 N Line gets the same cabin with an all-black dashboard, same leatherette upholstery with contrast red stitching and ‘N’ logo, and red ambient lighting. The steering wheel with the “N” badging is the same as well and so is the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Also See: 2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Spied With ADAS, 360-degree Camera & More

On the outside, it still has red inserts, red brake calipers and “N-Line” badging all around.

Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift 10.25-inch Touchscreen

Its features list has not changed apart from the inclusion of a type-C port. The hatchback still comes with the aforementioned infotainment system, semi-digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, push-button start/stop and cruise control.

Price & Rivals

Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift

The updated Hyundai i20 N Line is priced between Rs 9.99 lakh and Rs 12.32 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). While its only close rival is the Tata Altroz Turbo, it will compete with the upcoming Tata Altroz Racer.

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2023 Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift Launched, Prices Now Start From Rs 9.99 Lakh


The Hyundai i20 N Line is now available with a proper 6-speed manual transmission instead of the previously offered 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) gearbox and as a result, lower starting price

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line facelift

  • Hyundai has priced the i20 N Line facelift from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 12.32 lakh (ex-showroom).

  • With the new manual gearbox, its starting price has dropped down by Rs 20,000.

  • The i20 N Line was first brought to India in 2021.

  • Now gets a slightly revised grille, new alloy wheel design and updated LED headlights.

  • Inside, it still carries on with an all-black theme with red highlights all around.

  • Now gets six airbags, ESC, and TPMS as standard fitment.

Shortly after introducing the Hyundai i20 facelift, the sportier-looking Hyundai i20 N Line facelift has now been launched in India. It is the first update for the i20 N Line since its market introduction in 2021. It’s still available in the same two broad trims as before: N6 and N8, but the former can now be had with DCT as well.

Revised Variant-wise Prices

Transmission

N6

N8

MT

Rs 9.99 lakh

Rs 11.22 lakh

DCT

Rs 11.10 lakh

Rs 12.32 lakh

All prices ex-showroom

With the facelift, the i20 N Line now gets a proper manual gearbox in place of the iMT shifter (clutchless manual). That has helped the carmaker to price the i20 N Line under Rs 10 lakh, making it more affordable by Rs 20,000. Also, the base N6 trim can be had with the DCT gearbox as well.

What’s Changed On The Outside?

As seen on the regular i20 facelift, the i20 N Line also gets minimal cosmetic tweaks. These include a tweaked front bumper, redesigned grille insert, and updated LED headlights (still featuring inverted LED DRL strips).

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line facelift

In profile, the only major change is the new alloy wheel design. The new i20 N Line’s rear looks almost unchanged as it still sports the same LED taillight setup featuring the Z-shaped lighting elements and dual exhaust tips with a mildly tweaked bumper.

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line red brake calipers

Being the sportier-looking model, the i20 N Line has also carried on with the red brake calipers, red inserts and ‘N Line’ monikers inside and out. The carmaker is offering the i20 N Line 2023 in five monotone and two dual-tone colour options, including a new Abyss Black shade.

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No Big Updates To The Cabin

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line cabin

Hyundai hasn’t given any significant update to the i20 N Line’s cabin with the refresh. It still has the same all-black dashboard while featuring red accents all around. The 2023 i20 N Line gets leatherette seat covers with N logo, design and contrast red stitching, and red ambient lighting. The only minor change in its features set is the inclusion of a type-C USB port at the front.

No other revisions have been made to the i20 N Line’s features list. It continues with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, wireless phone charging, push-button start/stop, a semi-digital driver’s display, and cruise control.

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line six airbags

It now gets 35 safety features as standard, which include six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), 3-point seatbelt with reminder for all passengers, and vehicle stability management (VSM).

One Important Mechanical Change

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line 6-speed MT

With the update, Hyundai has replaced the previously offered 6-speed iMT gearbox with a 6-speed manual transmission. The sportier-looking hatchback has retained its 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) option as well as the 120PS/172Nm 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. Both the gearbox options are available with both the variants.

Also See: Check Out The Base-spec EX Variant Of The Hyundai Exter In 5 Images

Competitor Check

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line rear

Its only direct rival is the Tata Altroz Turbo while it will also take on the upcoming Tata Altroz Racer. The i20 N Line continues to serve as a sportier-looking alternative to premium hatchbacks such as the Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza and Tata Altroz.

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Motorsport

Drag Race Showdown: Bentley Continental GT vs Flying Spur

In a recent drag race video, the Bentley Continental GT and the Flying Spur go head-to-head to showcase their impressive performance. Despite the Flying Spur’s larger size, the two cars are remarkably similar in terms of power.

Both the Continental GT and the Flying Spur are equipped with twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engines. The Flying Spur produces 635 horsepower while the GT boasts 659 horsepower. Additionally, both cars generate 663 pound-feet (900 Newton-meters) of torque and feature all-wheel drive with eight-speed dual-clutch gearboxes. It’s worth noting that the Continental GT is lighter, weighing in at 5,011 pounds (2,273 kilograms) compared to the Flying Spur’s 5,372-pound (2,437-kilogram) curb weight.