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10 Things You Need To Know About The Lucid Air Touring

The Lucid Air entered the electric vehicle market as a force to be reckoned with, bringing groundbreaking innovations and disruptions to the industry. It set new standards and challenged established norms with its advanced technology and superior performance. The Lucid Air Touring is one of the few EVs that provides an onboard generator and bidirectional power flow capability, opening up a world of possibilities.

The Lucid Air Touring takes electric vehicle performance to new heights with a powerful 620 horsepower dual-motor configuration and quick acceleration of 0-60 mph in about three seconds. Its well-designed and highly aerodynamic exterior contributes to impressive efficiency figures. It is currently the most efficient vehicle on the market and offers the longest range.

The Lucid Air Touring sets itself apart from the competition with features like the Glass Cockpit, the Pilot Panel, voice and facial recognition systems, the copilot DreamDrive driver-assistance system, a midsize exterior with full-size cabin dimensions, and a super size front trunk.

The Lucid Air Touring starts at $95,000, offering exceptional value with a long list of luxury features as standard. It is $17,600 more expensive than the base Pure trim and $30,600 cheaper than the top-of-the-line Grand Touring trim.

The Lucid Air Touring has an EPA-estimated range of up to 425 miles, making it the electric vehicle that comes closest to the driving range offered by gas-powered vehicles. It achieves this range with a 92 kWh battery pack and a highly aerodynamic exterior.

The Lucid Air Touring’s interior is luxurious and spacious, with high-quality materials like perforated Nappa leather and sustainably harvested open-pore North American Walnut wood trim. It offers comfort and convenience features like 14-way power front seats and a 21-speaker Surreal Sound Pro audio system.

The Lucid Air Touring boasts cutting-edge technology in its cabin, including the Glass Cockpit, a 34-inch 5K floating screen that extends from behind the steering wheel and curves around the driver. It also has a retractable tablet-like touchscreen called the Pilot Panel and advanced voice and facial recognition technology.

The Lucid Air Touring offers versatile and practical storage solutions with a bi-level trunk and the biggest front trunk fitted on a sedan at 10 cubic feet of storage space. It also has a pass-through storage area when the rear seats are folded down.

The Lucid Air Touring comes with Lucid’s highly advanced DreamDrive driver assistance suite, which includes features like Highway Assist, front and rear cross traffic protection, auto park, and automatic emergency braking.

The Lucid Air Touring has a sleek and aerodynamic exterior design with smooth lines, sculpted curves, and a low drag coefficient of 0.197 Cd. It has a distinctive front grille, uniquely designed LED headlights, taillights, and a rear spoiler that enhance its aerodynamic profile.

The Lucid Air Touring is equipped with up to 19.2 kW of bidirectional power flow capability, allowing it to both receive power from the grid and send power back. This feature turns the Lucid Air Touring into a mobile power station that can supply electricity to homes, appliances, and other vehicles, and it also allows vehicle-to-grid integration.

In terms of competition, the Lucid Air Touring is priced competitively compared to other electric vehicles in its segment. It offers superior efficiency and range compared to rivals like the Porsche Taycan and BMW i7, and it outperforms the Tesla Model S and Audi e-Tron GT in terms of driving range.

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2008 Alpina B7 Returns to Factory After $43K Restoration

The 2008 Alpina B7 is a notable car that often grabs attention. It is known for being expensive to repair, maintain, and restore. This is why the recent video on the M539 Restorations YouTube channel feels like a significant event.

More than a year ago, Sreten purchased the 2008 Alpina B7 for $4,000. He affectionately refers to it as a “giant check engine light.” The car is based on the E65 BMW 7 Series and comes with striking features such as 21-inch wheels, a more aggressive body design with a deeper front air dam, side skirts, and a rear valence. However, the true upgrades are hidden beneath the surface. Along with the cosmetic changes, the car receives improvements to its suspension and brakes to handle the power of its 500-horsepower supercharged 4.4-liter V8 engine.


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Benelli Introduces the New TRK 700 and TRK 700X in Europe

Benelli, the Italian motorcycle brand now owned by Chinese motorcycling conglomerate Qianjiang, is making waves in the global motorcycle market. With its extensive resources, Benelli is considered one of the reputable players from China. The brand is now entering the middleweight adventure (ADV) segment with the all-new TRK 700 platform.

The middleweight adventure bike category has gained popularity, thanks to the success of bikes like the Yamaha Tenere 700 and Aprilia Tuareg 660. Can the new Benelli models compete with established players in this segment? The TRK 700 boasts a brand-new parallel-twin engine, with a displacement of 698cc. This liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine features a standard 180-degree crankshaft, delivering similar sound and performance to the Kawasaki Versys 650. The TRK 700 produces 70 horsepower and 50 pound-feet of torque.

In terms of design, the TRK 700 follows a familiar frame setup, with a steel trellis frame that utilizes the engine as a stressed member. This not only reduces weight but also improves rigidity, resulting in better handling on both on and off-road terrain. The bike is equipped with 50-millimeter inverted front forks with 140 millimeters of travel, and a preload adjustable rear monoshock. Dual 320-millimeter front disc brakes and a single 260mm disc brake at the rear provide stopping power.

The TRK 700 and TRK 700X differ in their wheel setups. The TRK 700 is designed for road use and features standard wheels, while the TRK 700X is more rugged and equipped with wire-spoked wheels. Both models have 19-inch front wheels and 17-inch rear wheels.

In terms of technology, both the Benelli TRK 700 and TRK 700X come with modern features commonly seen in this category. They feature a five-inch full-color TFT display with Bluetooth smartphone pairing. Heated grips and saddles are available as optional extras. The bikes also come with full-LED lighting, a tall windscreen, and modern bodywork that resembles the styling of the previous version of the Ducati Multistrada.

Benelli has announced the launch of the TRK 700 and TRK 700X in the European market, with a price tag of 7,740 Euros (approximately $8,618 USD). The launch date for the US and other markets has not been confirmed yet.