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Porsche Recalls 911 For Windshelds That Can Detach In A Crash

Porsche has recalled over 8,000 911s as a result of the entrance and rear glass windshields might detach in a crash.

Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 8,101 Porsche 911s from 2020 by means of 2024 are doubtlessly affected, although the paperwork do not specify which trims are concerned. The downside lies with the adhesive used to bond windshields and rear home windows to the vehicles, or quite, the circumstances wherein it was used. It appears some 911s did not have surfaces utterly away from residue on the time of set up on the manufacturing unit. This can lead to a weaker adhesive bond.


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Citroen eC3 Gets More Feature-rich With New Top-spec Shine Variant

The characteristic updates embrace electrically adjustable ORVMs and a rear parking digital camera

  • The top-spec Shine variant of the Citroen eC3 is priced at Rs 13.20 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).

  • New options embrace electrically adjustable ORVMs, a rear parking digital camera, and rear defogger with rear wiper and washer.

  • Still comes with the identical 29.2 kWh battery pack which affords an ARAI-claimed vary of as much as 320 km.

  • It is now priced between Rs 11.61 lakh and Rs 13.50 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).

The Citroen eC3, launched in India in February 2023, was being supplied in two broad variants: Live and Feel. Now in 2024, the eC3 electrical hatchback has obtained a brand new top-spec Shine variant. With the introduction of this new variant, the eC3 has now develop into extra characteristic loaded than earlier than.

Before we get into extra particulars, let’s check out the whole pricing for the Citroen eC3:

Variant

Price

Live

Rs 11.61 lakh

Feel

Rs 12.70 lakh

Feel Vibe Pack

Rs 12.85 lakh

Feel Vibe Pack Dual Tone

Rs 13 lakh

Shine

Rs 13.20 lakh

Shine Vibe Pack

Rs 13.35 lakh

Shine Vibe Pack Dual Tone

Rs 13.50 lakh

All costs are ex-showroom pan India

Feature Updates

The Citroen eC3, in its top-spec Shine variant, now comes with options corresponding to electrically adjustable ORVM, a rear parking digital camera, rear wiper-washer, and rear defogger. Additionally, the steering wheel is now wrapped in leather-based.

Exterior updates are restricted to silver skid plates on the entrance and rear bumpers, and as with the mid-spec Feel variant of the eC3, with the the Shine variant additionally runs on 15-inch alloy wheels additionally being out there on the mid-spec Feel variant of the eC3.

Other options on board the Citroen eC3 embrace a ten.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument cluster, guide AC, and keyless entry. The security side is taken care of by twin entrance airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors.

Also Check Out: Tata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3: Specifications Compared

No Changes To The Battery Pack

Citroen has not made any adjustments to the powertrain of the electrical hatchback for its new top-spec Shine variant. The eC3 makes use of a 29.2 kWh battery pack which affords an ARAI-claimed vary of 320 km. The battery pack is mated to an electrical motor which produces 57 PS and 143 Nm.

The eC3 helps two charging choices: 50 kW DC quick charging, which takes 57 minutes to cost the battery from 10 to 80 p.c; and a 15A residence charger which may rejuvenate the battery from 10 to 100% in 10.5 hours.

Note that the petrol-powered Citroen C3 already has a variant with the identical ‘Shine’ moniker.

Also Check Out: New Hyundai Creta vs Skoda Kushaq vs Volkswagen Taigun vs MG Astor: Price Comparison

Rivals

The Citroen eC3 rivals the Tata Punch EV and Tata Tiago EV, whereas being a much bigger different to the MG Comet EV.

Read More on : eC3 Automatic

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This Is The New Dodge Charger

Update: Added a further picture exhibiting the rear of the automotive, confirming this can be a Charger Daytona EV.

Dodge simply dropped one thing of a shock on us. In a post on social media, the automaker reveals a number of photographs of a brand new automotive. With the photographs comes a easy message: No cameras or recording gadgets permitted. Pre-production mannequin proven. Available late 2024.

So what are we taking a look at right here? Dodge confirmed with us that these are next-generation Dodge Charger photographs, proven right here in pre-production type with out a sew of camouflage. In reality, the photographs present a tiny little bit of camo being eliminated, however alas, we do not get a fully clear take a look at your complete automotive. Between odd angles, shadows, and a sequence hyperlink fence, one thing is obscured. But nonetheless, here is the brand new Charger earlier than you are alleged to see it. Though Dodge shared these photographs, so truly, you are alleged to see it.

From what we will see, the general traces of the idea are maybe only a bit subdued for the manufacturing mannequin however a lot of what we noticed in 2022 carries over. The roof seems a bit taller, and there are normal facet mirrors on the doorways. Here’s a take a look at the idea for comparability.


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The 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe Wields Electric Power In A Way You Don’t Expect

The CLE 53 AMG comes with positively large 14.6-inch entrance and 14.2-inch rear brake rotors. You’ll probably want all of that braking energy when sorting by means of the 5 out there AMG Dynamic Select drive modes. There’s “Comfort,” “Sport,” “Sport+,” “Individual,” and lastly, “Slippery.” The drive modes not solely increase the adjustable air suspension system, steering, and all-wheel drive system but in addition help to the CLE 53’s all-wheel steering functionality.

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Inside the AMG is a digital show behind the steering for all of your readouts and pertinent driving metrics. In the middle, the MBUX-powered show controls infotainment, local weather management, and may be configured to provide you further knowledge relying in your drive mode. There’s additionally 64-color ambient inside lighting for good measure. Mercedes has not revealed the worth as of but. The CLE model is entirely new for Mercedes and seeks to take a seat between two-door variations of the C-Class and E-Class. The CLE 53 AMG units out to do the identical factor, solely with the standard quantity of AMG aptitude (and value premium). 

Car review

Audi TT RS

The TT RS is about a foot shorter than the Porsche 911 but it’s still relatively practical.

The rear seats are big enough only for very small occupants, and Audi knows it; there’s a yellow label on the inside of the passenger door warning you against even trying to get in if you’re more than five feet tall.

Yet the seats are useful, if not for people then for shopping bags or holdalls.

And if usability is going to sell any sports car, it ought to sell the TT RS next to strictly two-seat rivals such as Jaguar F-Type even harder than it sells lesser Audi TTs against 2+2 rivals such as the Toyota GT86.

But the readily apparent material quality, sharply drawn style and dazzling technical sophistication of the TT RS’s cabin ought to sell the car harder still.

Sports car interiors so often look and feel like afterthoughts – the bit that manufacturers get to last, after they’ve spent most of the budget on (and traded off occupant space for) an expensive mid-mounted engine and then invested in lightweight suspension and a flighty weight-saving body.

But the TT’s cabin has never felt like that, and the TT RS’s in particular surrounds you with swish, perfectly finished materials and tactile leather and Alcantara and greets you with wonderfully neat, solid and appealing switchgear.

The car’s driving position is excellent, too, being as low as you’d ever want it and offering abundant leg room and decent head room.

Instrumentation is via Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit concept, which takes a bit of time to get used to but is well worth the investment of effort. It allows you to have large-scale analogue dials if you prefer – or to display almost any other information you’re likely to want close to your natural line of sight.

The TT RS’s 12.3in Virtual Cockpit instrumentation and infotainment system shows how digital technology can and should be used in a sports car, putting pertinent information close to your line of sight and allowing you to choose exactly what is put in front of you and when. It also makes toggling between modes very easy.

The extra display mode added for this particular model is reminiscent of the one appearing in the current Lamborghini Huracán, putting an analogue-style tacho and digital speedo front and centre and your navigation mapping off to one side.

It’s great for use on track days or similar, but for road driving we still prefer a pair of analogue dials.

The car’s MMI Navigation Plus package gives you Audi’s MMI Touch with fingertip character input, 10GB of onboard HDD music storage and Audi Connect services with Google Maps and Street View destination input.

As a standard offering, it’s unbeatable in the class. Audi Phone Box with wireless charging and a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system are available as options.

Cars

Leaked Cybertruck Video Offers New Look Inside: What Stood Out

In a moment captured on video, the person holding the camera opened the rear driver-side door and provided a brief glimpse inside. The footage revealed that the backseat in the Cybertruck appears to be foldable, presumably allowing for additional storage space. However, the backseat also seems somewhat tight. This might be due to the truck’s smaller size compared to the original prototype. As a result, the backseat legroom may have been reduced in the final product.

Additionally, there is an infotainment system located on the back of the center console for passengers in the backseat. If it operates similarly to the system in the Model 3 and Y, users will be able to control features like temperature, entertainment volume, and Bluetooth. The video ends with the person filming demonstrating that the tonneau cover can be opened and closed using a control panel at the back of the vehicle. If the video depicts real-time action, the cover opens in approximately five seconds.

While it’s exciting to get a first look at the Cybertruck’s interior, it’s important to be cautious about sharing this video. According to Tesla enthusiast Jeremy Judkins, the electric vehicle company does not want the leaked video to spread and may revoke invitations to the upcoming Cybertruck event on November 30 for anyone who draws attention to it.

Cars

The Reason Your Car’s Rear Windows Don’t Roll Down Fully (And It’s Not About Safety)

Simply put, the reason that the rear windows in most cars don’t roll down all the way is that the window storage compartment in the rear doors is not large enough. When you roll down the windows, the glass needs a place to go.

Car doors have a small cavity that holds the window glass when it’s rolled down. The cavity is larger in the front doors because they are typically bigger. They have enough space to accommodate the window cavity and other mechanical parts of the door.

On the other hand, the rear doors are usually smaller and do not extend all the way down to the bottom of the car’s body. Because of their smaller size, there is less room for a window cavity. Typically, there is only enough space in a rear car door to lower the window about three-fourths of the way. The remaining space is needed for the mechanics of the door.

Newer, larger cars have windows that can roll down all the way because the passenger doors are bigger. Having bigger doors means there is more space for a window storage cavity. This allows the rear windows to safely roll down without affecting the door’s functions.

Any safety benefits that come from the window not rolling down all the way are simply a result of design or may be an unintentional consequence of how passenger doors are made.

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Tata Harrier Facelift Detailed In 7 Pics


The Tata Harrier facelift now features connected light setups on front and rear, a bigger touchscreen, and enhanced safety features

The Tata Harrier facelift has received a comprehensive refresh, a new cabin with an updated center console, and more tech in terms of features and safety. The carmaker is already accepting orders for the updated SUV for a token amount of Rs 25,000. If you are planning to book one, explore the updated SUV in our image gallery to discover what’s new.

Up front, the Tata Harrier facelift gets a revised grille design with chrome inserts, along with a bigger air dam and a black skid plate. The facelifted SUV now features connected LED DRLs with dynamic turn indicators and welcome and goodbye animation.

The headlight housing has been redesigned to a vertical orientation. It now includes LED projector headlights and LED fog lamps. This housing is connected by a black strip that runs between the grille and the air dam.

Also Check Out: 2023 Tata Harrier Variant-wise Features Detailed

The top-spec Fearless variant of the Tata Harrier facelift now features new aerodynamically designed 18-inch alloy wheels. On the other hand, the Dark editions of the facelifted SUV come equipped with larger 19-inch blacked-out alloy wheels.

Coming to the profile of the SUV, it gets body-colored door handles, blacked-out ORVMs, and side body cladding. The most noticeable addition to the side of the facelifted SUV is the ‘Harrier’ badging on its front doors.

At the rear, the Tata Harrier facelift features connected LED taillamps with welcome and goodbye animations, as well as dynamic turn indicators. The reflectors and rear fog lamps are housed on either side in a vertical arrangement. Additionally, it boasts a revised bumper with a more prominent blacked-out skid plate. The new Harrier now also gets a gesture-controlled powered tailgate.

Also Check Out: Tata Harrier And Safari Facelifts Fuel Efficiency Figures Out

Inside, the 2023 Tata Harrier features an updated cabin with all-black seat upholstery and variant-specific color inserts, such as the sunlit yellow accents in this case. It has an updated layered dashboard layout with redesigned central AC vents. The updated SUV now gets a 4-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo.

Tata has also provided the Harrier facelift with a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, along with a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. The infotainment system supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, including the Alexa voice assistant feature. Its top-spec variant features a 10-speaker JBL sound system.

The center console inside the updated Harrier has been completely redesigned and features a new touch-based panel for the climate control. The updated Harrier now also gets dual-zone climate control and multicolor ambient lighting. The new Harrier also boasts a voice-enabled panoramic sunroof which also features mood lighting.

The facelifted SUV not only gets a 6-way powered driver’s seat with memory and welcome feature but also gets a 4-way powered co-driver’s seat. Both front seats come with ventilation too.

In terms of safety, the Tata Harrier facelift now gets seven airbags (including one knee airbag for the driver), a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) which now also include adaptive cruise control.

Tata has equipped the facelifted Harrier with the same 2-liter diesel engine (170PS/350Nm) mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission variants of the SUV also come with paddle shifters.

Also See: 2023 Tata Harrier Base-spec Smart Variant Detailed In Images

Expected Price & Rivals

Tata could price the Harrier facelift from around Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It will continue its rivalry with the MG Hector, 5-seater versions of the Mahindra XUV700, and more equipped variants of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

Read More on : Tata Harrier diesel

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2024 Subaru WRX TR Debuts With Improved Steering, Brembo Brakes

UPDATE: Subaru has confirmed the US model won’t get the big rear wing.

UPDATE 2: Subaru confirms the 2024 WRX TR is only available with a six-speed manual.

The 2024 Subaru WRX TR has been officially revealed, after numerous teaser images and leaks. The vehicle, which will make its global public debut at Subiefest Florida on October 7, features several mechanical upgrades over the standard WRX and is expected to be available in US showrooms early next year.

One of the notable performance modifications on the WRX TR is the inclusion of stiffer springs and revised damping rates, along with a retuned steering rack that promises a sharper steering response and improved body control. The car also comes equipped with a set of standard 245/35 R19 wheels fitted with Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires, which enhance grip in both wet and dry conditions.


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Ford Develops Floor Airbag Patent to Protect Occupants from Loose Cargo

Ford has recently filed a patent for a floor-mounted airbag that is positioned between the rear seats and the cargo space, designed to ensure the safety of occupants in the event of a collision. This innovative technology has the potential to be applied to both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

The proposed airbag would be concealed underneath the floor in the cargo area, near the backs of the rear seats. At least one tether and retractor would be hidden behind a trim piece along the side pillar.

In the event of a collision, the airbag would rapidly inflate, and the retractor would pull the tether to deploy the airbag quickly and efficiently. The shape of the airbag would be C-shaped to provide protection along the seatback and the walls of the vehicle. The airbag curtain would be taller than the rear seats, potentially extending as high as the roof. This barrier would effectively prevent loose cargo in the cargo bay from striking passengers in the back seat.

Furthermore, Ford also describes an alternative version of this system, where a section of the airbag would extend over the seatback when deployed. This additional feature would provide protection for the heads of occupants during a collision.

The patent also outlines a configuration where the passenger area is open to the cargo space. In this scenario, the floor airbag system would prevent cargo from sliding forward in the event of a crash.

The activation of the airbag would follow the same mechanism employed for driver airbags. Sensors would be connected to a computer system, which, in the event of a crash, would send a signal to an inflator that would fill the airbag with gas.

It is important to note that the patent description does not provide specific details on how this technology would function in commercial vehicles, such as the Ford Transit van. However, one possible application could be to protect goods inside a delivery vehicle. The C-shaped airbag would cover the walls and prevent packages from falling during a collision.

As with any patent filing, there is no guarantee that Ford will actually introduce this airbag application into production. Companies often patent ideas to safeguard their concepts from being taken by competitors.