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If you may shrink all the way down to 1:8 your personal measurement, we reckon you may drive this insanely detailed Lamborghini Countach duplicate. It’s the newest creation from the scale-model execs at Amalgam, capturing the unique 1974 LP400 in excessive element. But you may pay dearly to place this on show in your own home. Prices start at $19,995 … roughly $2,500 greater than an actual 2024 Nissan Versa.

But does the Versa have scissor doorways? This small LP400 does, opening vertically to disclose particulars like window cranks and door pockets faithfully recreated in 1:8 scale. Perusing the inside additional, we see an correct steering wheel, gauge cluster, gated handbook shifter, stereo, speaker indents, and even an ashtray within the middle console. It’s all there. And it is superb.

There’s extra element to be uncovered within the entrance trunk, together with brake parts and the spare tire, amongst different issues. While you are on the entrance, you’ll be able to select to have the headlights up or down. And while you’re accomplished taking part in establishing that neat-o characteristic, transfer to the again and lift the LP400’s engine cowl.

Underneath you may discover a faithfully recreated 4.0-liter V12, nestled longitudinally between the wheel arches and searching implausible. Between the crimson spark wires and throttle linkages for the carbs, we are able to virtually hear it operating.

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Hyundai Venue, Creta, Alcazar, and Tucson Still Going Strong On Diesel

September 8, 2023 Prafful Singh

As diesel options continue to shrink, Hyundai’s SUV lineup carries on to offer the choice as per customer needs

Hyundai India COO, Tarun Garg, has confirmed that the carmaker’s diesel cars will continue to be sold.
Venue’s sales comprise 21 percent diesel buyers, while the same for Creta is 42 percent.
Majority of the Alcazar and Tucson buyers prefer going for the diesel variants.
The Venue, Creta, and Alcazar use the same 1.5-litre diesel engine, while the Tucson gets a 2-litre unit.
Hyundai plans to launch more diesel cars in the future, alongside EVs.

With emission norms getting stricter, car manufacturers are slowly shying away from diesel engines in their lineups. However, Hyundai stays adamant on offering a diesel option for its larger offerings, i.e., the SUVs, since it still sees a strong demand for the same.

In a recent report, Tarun Garg, COO of Hyundai India, revealed the petrol and diesel sales split between the models that still offer the latter – Venue, Creta, Alcazar, and Tucson.

Model	Diesel Sales	Petrol Sales
Hyundai Venue	21 percent	79 percent
Hyundai Creta	42 percent	58 percent
Hyundai Alcazar	66 percent	34 percent
Hyundai Tucson	61 percent	39 percent

This shows that the presence of a diesel engine is still appreciated in bigger SUVs. The strong initial torque and the extra fuel efficiency of a diesel car appeals to the buyers who frequently undertake long-distance journeys and tend to go off-roading with their SUVs.

It is also worth noting that the SUVs with a diesel-oriented buyer are not the volume drivers for Hyundai. Even with this rate of demand, diesel models only account for around 20 percent of the brand’s sales according to the same report.

Also Read: Hyundai Venue Is The First Sub-4m SUV To Get ADAS

Diesel-powered Rivals

In the case of the Hyundai Venue, there’s the Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, and Mahindra XUV300 that also offer the choice of a diesel motor in the subcompact SUV segment. But the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos (essentially the same cars under the skin) have the monopoly of a diesel option in the compact SUV space.

For even bigger SUVs like the Hyundai Alcazar and Hyundai Tucson, the majority of the demand is for the diesel variants. The report further states that the waiting period for diesel variants is higher than that of petrol ones, revealing the strong demand for the former.

Hyundai Diesel Engines

Models	Venue, Creta, and Alcazar	Tucson
Engine	1.5-litre diesel	2-litre diesel
Power	115PS	186PS
Torque	250Nm	416Nm

While the Venue only gets a diesel-manual combination, the Creta and Alcazar get the choice of an automatic as well. Since Hyundai uses the same engine for the three models, it can keep them updated with more ease.

Also Read: Could Creta EV Be Hyundai’s First Mass Market Electric Car For India?

While Hyundai has had to discontinue the diesel option in its smaller offerings like the Grand i10 Nios and i20 hatchbacks, the Korean carmaker further plans to add more diesel cars and will keep updating its existing lineup with the option of the same. At the same time, the brand is also committed to bringing cleaner models and EVs to India with big investments for local manufacturing, and developing charging infrastructure as well.

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RC Big Rigs In Small Scale Look Like A Fun Way To Work Hard, Cost Thousands

June 24, 2023 Prafful Singh

Radio-controlled vehicles offer a downsized version of the automotive experience. They come in a range of prices, with some models being more complex and feature-rich than others. The RC rigs showcased in the video above go beyond mere replicas of dump trucks, excavators, semis, and other big rigs by incorporating intricate details.

The level of detail in some of these machines is remarkable. Many of them include functioning lights to enhance their realism, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Some vehicles even have illuminated dashboards and center screens, while their engine and reverse sounds mimic the actual noise produced by hard-working electric motors. In fact, some clips in the video sound like an actual construction site.

However, such detailed RC rigs come at a cost, with most models ranging well over $1,000. For example, the five-axle low-loader semi-trailer featured at 6:40 in the video retails for €5,512 ($6,004 at today’s exchange rates). This trailer is equipped with a front-end storage box, sunken lashing and anchorage eyes, fold-out chassis extensions, as well as complete wiring with rear lights and side markers.

Not everything in the video is as expensive though. The JDM-198 RTR loader shown at 5:25 is relatively cheaper, retailing for $2,241. The 1/14-scale articulated dump truck, available at 8:55 in the video, costs $2,052 on ToucanHobby.com. The Kabolite Liebhe 350 excavator featured at 3:30 falls in the middle range with a price tag of $3,456, while the LESU Lieghe loader, seen at 5:43, is an investment of $2,884 on the hobby website. However, it’s worth noting that the latter model comes unassembled and unpainted.

These hard-working RC rigs demonstrate the diverse range of car culture. Although they may not be the supercars that grace posters and magazine covers, they are equally awe-inspiring as functional machines. These scaled-down vehicles, even in 1/14-scale, are capable of performing tasks just like their real-world counterparts. The video showcases the excavators digging dirt and loading it into dump trucks that drive away, mirroring real-life construction scenarios.

While purchasing toys like these may not be feasible for everyone due to their high price point, there are always cheaper alternatives available. These alternatives may not have the same level of detail but still offer an enjoyable radio-controlled experience. The RC market caters to various budgets and extends beyond models, with options like RC engines and transmissions that celebrate the engineering found in modern automobiles.

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