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All About The 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel-Powered Pickup Truck

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Second technology fashions of the Dodge Ram 2500 produced from 1994 to 1997 with the diesel possibility are thought-about by some followers to be the holy grail of Ram oil-burning vehicles, as a consequence of it being the final 12 months to supply the precise model of the Cummins it carries. The diesel engine possibility in 1998 to 2002 Ram fashions was upgraded to a 24-valve model of the Cummins that obtained an up to date turbo and pistons. While it produced fewer emissions and barely higher energy and torque, an electric-rotary gasoline pump changed the mechanical gasoline pump within the 12-valve Cummins. Unfortunately, the electric-rotary pump (Bosch VP44) is thought to fail, whereas the older mechanical gasoline pump (Bosch P7100) has confirmed to be each extra dependable and simpler for lovers to switch for higher stream.

According to Fuelly, a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 might be anticipated to common 13.7 miles per gallon. Longevity and sturdiness are robust factors for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins, according to “CarComplaints”, with 28 reported issues in contrast with 92 reported issues for the 1999 mannequin. With its reliable engine, roomy inside, stout construct, and few reported points, the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel may very well be a sensible choice for the proprietor who must truck issues and do them properly.

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GT World Challenge Europe: BMW M Team WRT triumphs at Misano – Valentino Rossi celebrates residence victory in Italy.

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Misano. What a race weekend for BMW M Team WRT! The Belgian staff dominated the second season occasion within the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup at Misano (ITA) and celebrated victory in each races. In the primary run within the afternoon, Valentino Rossi (ITA) repeated his residence victory from final season along with Maxime Martin (BEL). Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts (each BEL) accomplished the one-two outcome for the BMW M4 GT3. In the second race, which was held within the night beneath darkness, Vanthoor and Weerts had been unbeatable. Rossi and Martin completed third. In the Sprint Cup general standings, Vanthoor and Weerts have taken the lead after two of 5 season occasions.  
 
In qualifying on Friday, pole positions in each classes hinted that BMW M Team WRT and the BMW M4 GT3 had been very robust in Misano. That was confirmed within the races. While Vanthoor and Weerts secured an excellent place within the title struggle with their second season victory after the opening race at Brands Hatch (GBR), the #46 BMW M4 GT3 will solely compete within the Endurance Cup for the remainder of the season after its two visitor begins within the Sprint Cup.
 
In the Silver Cup, Calan Williams (AUS) and Sam De Haan (GBR) within the Team WRT #30 BMW M4 GT3 additionally achieved two victories at Misano and considerably prolonged their lead within the general standings. In addition, Century Motorsport, in its debut season within the GT World Challenge Europe, completed second within the Bronze Cup in race two. BMW M works driver Dan Harper and Darren Leung (each GBR) shared the cockpit of the #991 BMW M4 GT3.
 
Comments after the races:
 
Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “Congratulations to BMW M Team WRT on an incredible race weekend at Misano! Two victories, including the second home success for Valentino Rossi alongside Maxime Martin, and the overall lead in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup for Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts following their commanding victory – simply gigantic! Plus, two more successes in the Silver Cup for Calan Williams and Sam De Haan – the team led by Vincent Vosse has once again proven its extra class. I am also very pleased with the strong results for Century Motorsport in the Bronze Cup. The team is getting along well from the start in its first season in the highly competitive GT World Challenge Europe. The BMW M4 GT3 has won four of the five season races so far at Le Castellet, Brands Hatch, and Misano, proving its versatility on three completely different tracks. This makes us very optimistic for the rest of the season. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these successes!”
 
Vincent Vosse (Team Principal BMW M Team WRT): “We now have 50 victories in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup – what an impressive number! I can’t praise the team enough for its performance during the pit stops today. Everyone did a perfect job. I am especially pleased because we showed a strong reaction after our recently difficult weekend at the FIA WEC at Spa-Francorchamps. Now we can go into the countdown for Le Mans with a good feeling.”
 
Valentino Rossi (#46 BMW M4 GT3): “A fantastic weekend here at Misano! To have won at home again after last year is great. Maxime secured pole position on Friday, but I knew immediately that it would be tough in the race against our sister car. That’s how it turned out, and Charles Weerts put a lot of pressure on me at the end of the first race, but I didn’t make any mistakes and brought home the victory. I am very happy about that. In race two in the evening, we tried to finish second, but we couldn’t overtake on this track. Nevertheless, we can leave Misano very happy with a double podium.”
 
Maxime Martin (#46 BMW M4 GT3): “To win in Valentino’s backyard and to get on the podium a second time is fantastic! Since we are not contesting the entire Sprint Cup season, we can definitely say that we are finishing it on an absolute high after our two guest starts. Now I am looking forward to the upcoming highlights in the Endurance Cup.”
 
Dries Vanthoor (#32 BMW M4 GT3): “We always get along super well as a team at Misano. With first and second place, we had a very good weekend again this time and collected important points for the championship. Our crews were once again the fastest in the pit stops – many thanks for that! I am still a little annoyed about my mistake on Friday in qualifying, without which we would have started from pole position in both races. But we made a good comeback in race one to finish second. In the second race, we executed perfectly.”
 
Charles Weerts (#32 BMW M4 GT3): “Victory, second place, and pole place: It was an incredible weekend for us, with which now we have now additionally taken the lead within the general standings. Many because of everybody for the nice job! We knew that the Misano observe fits us, and as a staff, we received the utmost out of it. We are in a great place after two season occasions, however there will definitely be tracks the place we’ll wrestle extra. That’s why it was so vital to take many factors at Misano.”

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FIAT continues its help for the World Meeting on Human Fraternity with its electrified fleet

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  • For a second yr FIAT is supporting the World Meeting on Human Fraternity organised by the “Fratelli Tutti” Vatican Foundation and happening in Rome on May 10th and 11th.
  • FIAT will present a fleet consisting of Fiat 600 electrical and hybrid, with the latter making its debut in Rome, underlying the Brand’s dedication to atmosphere and sustainability.
  • Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, will take part in “Sustainability and Enterprise: being good pays off” roundtable. 

FIAT proudly pronounces its help for the World Meeting on Human Fraternity (WMHF) for the second consecutive yr. The assembly is organised by the “Fratelli Tutti” Vatican Foundation beneath the theme of #BeHuman and takes place in Rome on May 10th and 11th. Its fundamental goal is to foster dialogue and cooperation amongst international luminaries from various fields to deal with urgent societal challenges.

Central to FIAT’s involvement on this occasion is its dedication to environmental care and sustainable practices. As a part of its dedication, the FIAT fleet of electrified autos, comprising Fiat 600 and together with the debut look of the brand new Hybrid model, will guarantee environment friendly and environmentally pleasant mobility for attendees. This showcase of FIAT’s cutting-edge electrified know-how underscores its proactive strategy to the promotion of extra sustainable mobility.

During the WMHF, distinguished personalities from across the globe will get collectively to discover pathways to human fraternity and collective well-being via a collection of dynamic discussions throughout 12 thematic tables. Notably, one of many pivotal discussions on the assembly, specializing in sustainability, will probably be attended by FIAT CEO, Olivier Francois, reflecting the Brand’s dedication to sustainable dedication and initiatives. Under the theme “Sustainability and Enterprise: being good pays off”, this session will study the position of fraternity as a catalyst for sustainable practices within the company sector. It will advocate for a recentering of widespread good, social cohesion, and collaborative motion to redefine high quality of life—a paramount problem dealing with trendy enterprises.

This yr’s occasion marks the second gathering following the historic Fraternity Declaration signed on June 10th, 2023, underscoring the continued dedication of worldwide leaders to fostering a extra interconnected and compassionate world.

FIAT is honoured to contribute to the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, reaffirming its dedication to driving constructive change and advancing the shared values of sustainability on a world scale.

World Meeting on Human Fraternity Roundtables (LINK: World Meeting on Human Fraternity – Fondazione Fratelli tutti)

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IMSA Laguna Seca: Podium for Turner Motorsport at milestone race – BMW M Team RLL faces points.

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Laguna Seca. Turner Motorsport celebrated second place within the GTD class on the fourth race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Laguna Seca (USA), concluding its milestone weekend on the rostrum. The crew, led by Will Turner, accomplished its 557th race in a BMW automobile – greater than another BMW M Motorsport buyer crew. BMW M Team RLL confirmed good tempo in qualifying with the 2 BMW M Hybrid V8s however fell again within the race after incidents and missed the rostrum .

 

Philipp Eng (AUT) began the race within the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 from third place after a powerful qualifying session on Saturday. He held that place till the motive force change to Jesse Krohn (FIN). However, a slip within the ultimate hour of the race resulted in a broken rear that needed to be modified within the pits. Krohn completed the race in ninth place within the GTP class. Connor De Phillippi (USA) and Nick Yelloly (GBR) began within the sister automobile from fifth place and completed in seventh after shedding time throughout a pit cease and in addition slipping off the monitor.

Robby Foley and Patrick Gallagher (each USA) took the lead within the GTD class of their #557 BMW M4 GT3 after the primary yellow part of the race from the second begin place and had victory in sight. However, a couple of laps earlier than the top, there was an unlucky contact with a lapping GTP automobile which precipitated Foley to fall from first to second place. In the GTD PRO class, Madison Snow and Bryan Sellers (each USA) within the #1 BMW M4 GT3 from Paul Miller Racing completed in seventh place.

Comments after the race:

Connor De Phillippi (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, seventh place): “It was a tough race. We had a good car this weekend, but we lost too much time and positions, especially in direct duels and when lapping the GTD cars. We still need to work on the drivability of the car and we generally need to do a better job with the race procedures. In this tight field, it’s about tenths of a second, so we can’t afford any mistakes. We will make another attempt at the podium in Detroit.”

Philipp Eng (#24 BMW M Hybrid V8, ninth place): “The positive is that we showed good pace throughout the weekend. We were in the top-three in every session. The car also felt very good in my first stint. It’s very disappointing that we then fell so far back. We need to analyse exactly how this could have happened. At one point, we were ahead of the winning car. We will attack again in the next race.”

Robby Foley (#557 BMW M4 GT3, 2nd place GTD class): “It was a fantastic day – until just before the end of the race. Unfortunately, there was obviously a misunderstanding when lapping with a prototype. From my point of view, he pushed me off the track as I wanted to turn into the corner but I need to take a closer look at the footage. Second place is still a great result, and we take a lot of important points with us. However, when you’re so close to victory, it still leaves a bitter taste.”

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FIA WEC at Spa-Francorchamps, IMSA at Laguna Seca: Second consecutive double-header weekend.

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Spa-Francorchamps/Laguna Seca. For the second consecutive time, BMW M Motorsport is dealing with a double-header race weekend within the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA Series). At Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), Belgian BMW M Team WRT will compete with two BMW M Hybrid V8s and two BMW M4 GT3s in its residence race within the FIA WEC. At Laguna Seca (USA), the fourth IMSA race of the 12 months is on the schedule. BMW M Team RLL will enter two BMW M Hybrid V8s within the race. Paul Miller Racing and Turner Motorsport will begin with the BMW M4 GT3 within the GTD lessons.

 

FIA WEC: Home race for BMW M Team WRT in Belgium.

After the house race comes one other residence race. After BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi (ITA) lately thrilled Italian followers at Imola (ITA), it’s now his group’s flip. At Spa-Francorchamps, BMW M Team WRT tries to proceed the clear upward development within the FIA WEC in entrance of the Belgian residence crowd. After sixth place for Robin Frijns (NED), René Rast (GER), and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) with the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 at Imola, the purpose is to additional set up themselves within the main group among the many hypercars within the third race for the reason that comeback. Raffaele Marciello (SUI), Dries Vanthoor (BEL), and Marco Wittmann (GER) will compete within the sister #15 automobile.

In the LMGT3 class, there was a incredible one-two end result for the 2 BMW M4 GT3s to have fun at Imola. Augusto Farfus (BRA), Sean Gelael (INA), and Darren Leung (GBR) achieved the primary victory for a BMW M Motorsport automobile within the historical past of the FIA WEC within the #31 BMW M4 GT3. Second place at his residence race went to Rossi, who shared the cockpit of the #46 BMW M4 GT3 with Maxime Martin (BEL) and Ahmad Al Harthy (OMA). Both crews now compete at Spa-Francorchamps to assault for the rostrum locations once more and gather extra factors on the earth championship. Victory on the 24-hour race in 2023 proved that the course is sweet for the BMW M4 GT3.

The race at Spa-Francorchamps begins on Saturday at 13:00 CEST.

 

IMSA Series: BMW M Team RLL goals for the primary podium of the season.

The fourth race weekend of the IMSA season takes place on the spectacular observe at California’s Laguna Seca. BMW M Team RLL has proven robust tempo with the 2 BMW M Hybrid V8s thus far this season however remains to be ready for the primary podium end. That is the purpose for Philipp Eng (AUT) and Jesse Krohn (FIN) within the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 in addition to Connor De Phillippi (USA) and Nick Yelloly (GBR) in automobile #25.

A particular weekend awaits Turner Motorsport. Team Principal Will Turner’s squad is competing in its 557th race for BMW and is thus the BMW M Motorsport buyer group with essentially the most race entries. In honour of this milestone, the BMW M4 GT3 will carry begin quantity 557 as an alternative of the standard 96. Since 1998, Turner Motorsport has solely competed with BMW racing vehicles and has achieved quite a few prestigious victories and titles. In the GTD-Pro class, Paul Miller Racing will subject the #1 BMW M4 GT3 with BMW M works driver Madison Snow and Bryan Sellers (each USA) at Laguna Seca.

The race on the WeatherTech Raceway begins on Sunday at 21:10 CEST (12:10 native time) and lasts 2:40 hours.

 

Comments earlier than the races at Spa-Francorchamps and Laguna Seca:

 

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “We go into the third race of the FIA WEC season positively after the steps we made at Imola. In Italy, we not only celebrated the fantastic one-two result in the LMGT3 class but also saw a clear upward trend with our hypercars. We have tested at Spa-Francorchamps and want to continue the positive trend at BMW M Team WRT’s home race. In the IMSA Series, the goal is clear. We want to convert the consistently good performance of the BMW M Hybrid V8 this season into corresponding results. In the GTD class, it will be a very special weekend for Turner Motorsport. Congratulations on the 557th start in a BMW racing car and at the same time a big thank you for the decades-long loyalty to our brand. It is always a pleasure and a lot of fun to work with Will Turner and his very professional crew. The long list of victories and titles speaks for itself. Turner Motorsport is an indispensable part of BMW M Motorsport’s racing programme in North America. I hope it will stay that way for many more years!”

 

Vincent Vosse (Team Principal BMW M Team WRT): “After a good weekend at Imola, where we made a clear step forward with our hypercars and celebrated a fantastic one-two result in the LMGT3 class, we are now looking forward to our home race in the FIA WEC. The course traditionally suits the BMW M4 GT3 well, so we should be well positioned again in the LMGT3 category. For the hypercars, it’s about taking one step at a time. Hopefully, we can make the next step in front of our home fans.”

 

Dries Vanthoor (BMW M Team WRT, #15 BMW M Hybrid V8): “I am really looking forward to the home race for the team and also for me personally. There will be many fans, but also friends and family on site. We have tested again with the BMW M Hybrid V8 at Spa-Francorchamps and hopefully made further progress that we can show on the race weekend.”

 

Augusto Farfus (Team WRT, #31 BMW M4 GT3): “We want to take the momentum from our victory at Imola to Spa-Francorchamps and finish the first third of the season on a high before the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The goal is to continue on the good path we have taken and score many points for the world championship.”

 

Connor De Phillippi (BMW M Team RLL, #25 BMW M Hybrid V8): “I can’t wait to race at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. It’s the track where I had my very first racing experiences, and I have many fond memories of this place. We had a good test on the freshly paved track a few weeks ago. I think the race will be very exciting, especially in terms of strategy.”

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Swedish artist Karin Westman creates this 12 months’s cellular paintings at Market Art Fair. Initiative is impressed by the well-known BMW Art Car sequence.

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Munich/Sweden. For the second 12 months in a row, electrical BMW automobiles dressed within the work of a Nordic artist will be seen round Stockholm. During this 12 months’s Market Art Fair, 17-19 May, the BMW automobiles designed by Swedish artist Karin Westman will likely be used to drive company to and from the honest. The thought for the initiative comes from the worldwide BMW Art Car venture, the place well-known artists have been making use of their artworks on automobiles since 1975. For the second time, a Nordic artist has been chosen and given the liberty to specific their artwork on the BMW automobiles that will likely be used as shuttle automobiles in the course of the days of the exhibition.

“Combining art and mobility has always been a passion for BMW. The collaboration with Market Art Fair gives us a unique opportunity to support young Nordic artists while emphasising our commitment to art and culture”, says Johanna Kriisa, CEO of BMW Sweden.

Mobile paintings on the streets of Stockholm
The artist behind this 12 months’s profitable entry “Wetland” is Karin Westman (GSA Gallery, SE), recognized for her sensual and summary paintings impressed by the Baroque and revolving round a dramatic and wealthy color palette.

The cellular artworks displaying Karin’s distinctive aesthetic will even be displayed exterior Liljevalchs in the course of the honest weekend.

“I believe that art can reach a wider audience through this kind of meeting. Industrial designers and artists work for different purposes, but both workcreatively. There are things to learn from each other, but only time will tell exactly what and where it will lead”, says Karin Westman.

Last 12 months’s winner was Swedish-ethnic artist Siiri Jüris (Galleri Duerr, SW), however the thought of getting Nordic artists’ work adorn BMW automobiles comes from the BMW Art Car venture, which has been operating since 1975.

“BMW has a long history of global cultural engagement. To be able to collaborate with such a natural partner and together promote a young artist and bring the art into the city in the form of mobile artworks feels fantastic”, says Petra Stenvall-Thompson Partnership Manager Market Art Fair.

The historical past of BMW Art Cars
For nearly 50 years, BMW has allowed world-renowned artists to specific their artwork utilizing the automotive as a canvas. The thought of collaborating with distinguished artists to remodel automobiles into rolling artistic endeavors started when, in 1975, French racing driver Hevré Poulain got here up with the concept of letting an artist, Alexander Calder, use the racing automotive as a canvas to color a chunk of artwork. No one might have predicted then that they had been making fashionable artwork historical past and that the automotive could be the beginning of the BMW Art Car venture.

Many world-famous artists have adopted in Calder’s footsteps, together with , Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Jenny Holzer, Cao Fei, Esther Mahlangu and Jeff Koons to call however a couple of. This spring, the automotive of the 20 th artist, Julie Mehretu, will compete on the 2024 Le Mans 24-hour race. Known for her summary work, Mehretu is taken into account some of the influential artists of her technology.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan: Power consumption mixed in WLTP cycle: 20,6 – 18,2 kWh/100 km, Electric vary in WLTP cycle: 455 – 515 km.

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FIA WEC: BMW M4 GT3 triumphs at Imola – Strong race for the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8.

Imola. Great outcomes for BMW M Motorsport and Team WRT on the second spherical of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). The 6 Hours of Imola (ITA) ended with a one-two outcome for the BMW M4 GT3 within the LMGT3 class. Augusto Farfus (BRA), Sean Gelael (INA), and Darren Leung (GBR) triumphed forward of their team-mates Maxime Martin (BEL), Valentino Rossi (ITA), and Ahmad Al Harthy (OMA). It was the primary victory for a BMW M Motorsport automotive within the historical past of the FIA WEC. BMW M Team WRT additionally celebrated success within the Hypercar class. After a difficult begin in Qatar, Robin Frijns (NED), René Rast (GER), and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) gave a really sturdy efficiency, battled for the rostrum for a very long time, and finally completed in sixth place.

 

The climate circumstances, with rain setting in across the midway level of the race, turned the occasion into a technique gamble. However, all BMW M Motorsport groups made the correct tyre decisions and have been rewarded with excellent outcomes. The BMW M Hybrid V8 made huge enhancements in comparison with the season opener and was aggressive underneath all circumstances. On the moist observe, last driver van der Linde even had the rostrum inside attain, however issues over the last pit cease and a subsequent drive-through penalty pushed the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 again to a still-strong sixth place. The #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 with Raffaele Marciello (SUI), Dries Vanthoor (BEL), and Marco Wittmann (GER) within the cockpit was unfortunate and received innocently concerned in a collision firstly. After about an hour of repairs, the group managed to get the automotive again on observe for necessary take a look at kilometres.

The celebration was even better within the LMGT3 class. Both BMW M4 GT3 crews continued on slick tyres because the rain started to fall, making the correct choice. No competitor may match their velocity, and so they drove to a commanding one-two end. Never earlier than had a BMW M Motorsport automotive gained a race on this collection because the founding of the FIA WEC in 2012.

 

Comments after the race at Imola:

 

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “That was an extremely positive FIA WEC event at Imola. In Hypercar, we made great progress after the challenging start in Qatar. We had the pace to achieve a top result on our own. I am pleased that car #20 was able to hold its own in the leading group throughout the race, even under difficult conditions. The early unprovoked accident of car #15 was very unfortunate and annoying. Many thanks to BMW M Team WRT, which rebuilt the car and sent it back on track. That allowed us to finish the race and collect important data to continue improving. On the LMGT3 side of the garage, it couldn’t have gone better. Congratulations to all drivers and crew members for very strong performances. Thank you to everyone at BMW M Motorsport and the team for a very successful weekend!”

 

Vincent Vosse (Team Principal BMW M Team WRT): “What a great weekend for our LMGT3 crews! Qualifying and the race went very well, and we did the little things right. Augusto and Maxime stayed on slicks on a wet track and were able to show incredible pace. That gave us a good lead and ultimately the one-two result. In Hypercar we were in the window where we belong this time after the big disappointment in Qatar. We are taking one step at a time and have already done some things very well here. On to the next race at Spa-Francorchamps.”

 

Sheldon van der Linde (BMW M Team WRT, #20 BMW M Hybrid V8, sixth place): “In the end, that was one of the most challenging and craziest stints I’ve ever driven. I thought several times that I would lose the car. I knew I had to bring it home so we could score very good points. Luckily, that worked out. The team did a great job improving the car so much since Qatar. We can be very proud of that. Thank you to everyone!”

 

Marco Wittmann (BMW M Team WRT, #15 BMW M Hybrid V8, 18th place): “That was a wild start phase, where some of our competitors quite misjudged themselves. I was hit from behind and spun around. That was very annoying. The guys did a great job repairing the car and getting us back on track. That allowed us to collect important test kilometres. My stint after the repair was great. The car felt good, and we could have made up some places. The pace and balance were good; we need to build on that. Hopefully, we’ll have more racing luck next time.”

 

Augusto Farfus (Team WRT, #31 BMW M4 GT3, 1st place): “I am incredibly happy and proud. We showed today that it’s about having the best team in this championship, not just the best car or the best individual driver. In my stint, the track was always differently wet, and it was a constant question of which tyres were better. We stayed on slicks the whole time, and I felt very comfortable in the BMW M4 GT3 under those conditions. The team always stayed calm and did everything right in the end. It’s my son’s birthday today – I couldn’t have given him a better gift.”

 

Sean Gelael (Team WRT, #31 BMW M4 GT3, 1st place): “I’m super happy! Darren qualified the car in fourth place on Saturday and drove a strong first stint. I had quite a bit of fun after that and was able to make up some time. Then I handed over to Augusto, who was sensational on the track and put pressure on Maxime. It was not so bad today.”

 

Darren Leung (Team WRT, #31 BMW M4 GT3, 1st place): “Winning in just my second FIA WEC race – that’s just incredible! We did an outstanding job as a team. The turbulent start phase was difficult for me, but I got through it very well and was able to hand over the car in a good position to my colleagues.”

 

Maxime Martin (Team WRT, #46 BMW M4 GT3, 2nd place): “A fantastic result for the team. We had a strong car and decided on a bold strategy. That made the difference in the end. Congratulations to the #31 crew on the victory! We collected a lot of points and will continue to work hard in the next races.”

 

Valentino Rossi (Team WRT, #46 BMW M4 GT3, 2nd place): “I am very happy about the one-two for Team WRT, for BMW M Motorsport, and my first podium in FIA WEC. We already had a strong car on Saturday in qualifying, and Ahmad achieved a very good third starting position. In the race, we then decided to stay out on slicks. Augusto was a bit faster than Maxime at the beginning and took the lead. Nevertheless, I am very happy with the result.”

 

Ahmad Al Harthy (Team WRT, #46 BMW M4 GT3, 2nd place): “My first podium with Team WRT – that’s an incredible feeling! Many thanks to the team, which did a fantastic job. We took a calculated risk, and it paid off in the end.”

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YouTube Outage Takes Down Home, Shorts, And Subscriptions

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The web’s second hottest web site is experiencing a partial outage that, at greatest, has taken down the platform’s Subscriptions feed. Users who try and view the feed, which comprises movies from channels they subscribe to, report experiencing one of some totally different points, the commonest of which seems to be a message stating that their watch historical past has been disabled. 

Users who’re capable of load the feed state that they are unable to get the movies to play. In our personal checks, SlashGear encountered each points: a perpetually-spinning loading animation on movies from the Subscriptions feed when accessed on Android, and the watch historical past discover when accessing YouTube on desktop. Similar points with loading movies have been encountered on iOS.

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The subject additionally seems to be impacting each the Home and Shorts feeds for some customers who report seeing the identical watch historical past message displayed within the Subscriptions feed. Other sections of the web site and cellular app stay accessible, nevertheless. At the time of writing, movies are displayed like normal inside the Trending, Music, Shopping, News, Gaming, and different genre-based feeds. During our testing, we have been capable of play movies accessed by way of these particular classes with out subject. The purpose for the outage is unknown at the moment.

The YouTube outage hit late on Monday night time

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Downdetector, a web site that publishes real-time reviews and information on potential outages, showed a spike in reports involving YouTube beginning at round 9:30 p.m. EST. The reviews continued for greater than an hour. At the time of writing, YouTube has not shared any statements in regards to the subject on its X (previously Twitter) accounts. If historical past is any indication, this subject will probably be resolved within the close to future.

This is not the primary outage to hit a serious tech platform in 2024. As of April, Meta has experienced two major service outages, together with one which made all the things from Threads to WhatsApp unusable for many individuals. While outages over at Meta aren’t uncommon, extra shocking was an April outage that briefly took down many core Apple services, together with the App Store and subscription companies like Apple TV+ and Apple Music. In each instances, the outages have been resolved inside a handful of hours.

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Car News That Mattered This Week (April 8-12): New Edition Launches, Teaser, And Spy Shots

Apart from new launches, a brand new electrical MPV from Kia was additionally confirmed for India

In the second week of April, MG and Jeep launched particular editions of their SUVs, whereas Mahindra dropped a brand new teaser for its up to date subcompact SUV. During the identical week, Volkswagen introduced important value cuts, whereas there have been some fascinating spy photographs as nicely. Let’s take a look in any respect the vital highlights of the week.

MG Hector & Hector Plus Gets All-black Treatment

MG Hector and Hector Plus SUVs joined the all-black Blackstorm lineup alongside the MG Astor and MG Gloster. The Hector Blackstorm not solely options an all-black exterior shade, but in addition boasts crimson inserts inside and outside. We have additionally compared the Hector Blackstorm with the Tata Harrier Dark in pictures.

Jeep Compass Night Eagle Edition Launched

Jeep relaunched the limited-run Night Eagle edition of the Compass SUV once more, which options gloss black completed design parts and an all-black inside. The Compass first acquired this particular version in 2020, after which in 2022 with its facelifted model.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Teased Again

Mahindra dropped a new teaser for its facelifted subcompact SUV, the XUV 3XO, giving us a glimpse of its dashboard, profile, and in addition some new options. The XUV 3XO is ready to make its debut on April 29, 2024.

Volkswagen Taigun Received Price Cut

If you might be planning to purchase a Volkswagen Taigun this month, it’s one of the best time because the automaker has implemented price cuts of over Rs 1 lakh throughout a number of variants, with the top-spec GT Plus variants receiving even greater reductions.

Kia Carens EV Confirmed For India

Announcing its future roadmap on the 2024 Kia Investor Day meet, performed in its residence nation, the automaker confirmed the Carens EV for the Indian market. It may very well be probably the most inexpensive electrical MPV in India at launch which is predicted to be launched in 2025.

Hyundai Creta Facelift Crossed 1 Lakh Bookings

The Hyundai Creta obtained a significant facelift in 2024, and simply after three months of its launch, it garnered over 1 lakh bookings in the country. The Creta facelift obtained the primary 50,000 bookings inside a month of its launch.

Spy Shots Of The Week

The spy shot tales this week embody Tata Curvv once more, which was spotted with a new safety feature, in the meantime the inside of the 2024 Maruti Swift was also spied last week. We additionally acquired a glimpse of the Hyundai Creta EV’s cabin.

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