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Laptops, News

Best Moments Of MWC 2024 Day 1: AI, Clear Laptops, And Record Pit Stops

Concept merchandise are a wierd factor: they’ll blow your thoughts or make you query why they exist. Either means, there’s going to be a deep-seated a part of your soul that actually needs to personal the odd product on provide. Lenovo’s clear laptop ticks each field on this class. It does have area of interest makes use of, thoughts. The instance Lenovo showcased concerned an engineer positioning it over a river after which sketching within the bridge they wish to construct. You might additionally theoretically use it to design a mural or some other sort of artwork mission. It can operate as headset-free AI do you have to want it to, as effectively.

lenovo transparent laptopDave McQuilling/SlashGear

Whether all of this is sufficient to justify an precise launch is up for debate — and, as it’s possible you’ll suspect, there are flaws for shoppers within the machine to think about. You do not actually get “blacks” in a picture, you get transparency, so viewing issues in top quality is out of the query. The keyboard is a touchscreen affair, so typing lengthy items on it’s mainly out of the query. Still, there’s sufficient there to generate curiosity and even when the total product does not find yourself on basic sale, parts of it’s going to possible crop up on Lenovo’s gadgets because the years go on.

Motorsport

Shelby’s ‘New’ $500,000 Coupe Is Actually 25 Years Old

Remember the Shelby Series 1? Released in 1997, it was an odd catfish-faced trying try at a supercar that got here straight from Shelby American, promising Cobra-like efficiency with modern-era tech. Instead, it delivered patrons with an Oldsmobile-Aurora-powered parts-bin GM automotive that suffered from severe high quality issues. Just 249 were made, so that you’re forgiven should you forgot about it. The Series 2, launched in 2018, promised to repair all of these woes, and now — 25 years after the introduction of the Series 1 — orders are open for a batch of ten Series 2 coupes, constructed underneath license by Wingard Motorsports.

 

While this technically is not the primary run of the Series 2 — four Series 2 cars were sold in 2018, additionally underneath license by Wingard — that is the primary time that the Shelby Series 2 can be accessible as a hardtop coupe. Three of those ten whole coupes can be made solely out of aluminum; the remaining seven will get carbon-fiber physique panels. Wingard is constructing the vehicles as engineless rollers, however has assembled a number of drivetrain decisions for homeowners to have put in later, together with a Windsor V8 with a sequential six-speed transmission or an unspecified “Performance EV” electrical package deal. The chassis is reportedly able to dealing with as much as 1,100 horsepower, and six-pot brake calipers come customary on all corners, so these accessible drivetrains can get a bit of loopy if desired.

Whatever drivetrain patrons select, they should come ready to pay for it. The Series 2 curler begins at $385,600 for a carbon fiber mannequin; aluminum-bodied vehicles will begin at $498,200. The least expensive drivetrain will begin at an extra $83,500 — earlier than set up — and climb from there, that means even these seeking to scrimp can be spending round half one million {dollars} to drive their new Shelby Series 2. The vehicles, regardless of being rollers constructed underneath license with out engines, will get a Shelby American serial quantity and be recorded within the official registry of Shelby vehicles.

2018 Shelby Series 2

2018 Shelby Series 2 Interior

The unique Series 1 was a little bit of an automotive oddity, and it is good to see the remaining components nonetheless used to construct drivable vehicles. Let’s simply hope that for half one million, the inside will get one thing a bit extra… premium this time.

Motorsport

Fulfill Your Weird Truck Fantasies With This Cartoonishly Long Dodge Ram 4500

The world of automotive creativity is aware of no bounds. All method of strange creations can be found on the web, however the particularly bizarre stuff all the time exists within the labeled sections. It’s the place desires, like this guide transmission 2015 Dodge Ram 4500 with a custom 14-foot bed on the market, go to die.

This truck is kind of the spectacle, constructed from a generic cab-and-frame truck often meant for fleet makes use of like a flatbed or a field truck. Instead, vendor Jason Arbuckle stretched a 2500 dually mattress to suit the extra-long chassis to make his creation, full with the license plate “STR88CH.” According to the itemizing, Arbuckle purchased the truck with simply 197 miles and has pushed it to 54,000 miles, most with the ultra-long mattress.


Motorsport

2024 Volvo EM90 Luxury Minivan Rendered Based On Teaser

The concept of a luxury minivan may seem unusual, but it has a strong following in China. In this market, Lexus sells the LM to compete with the Buick GL8. Now, Volvo wants to enter the luxury minivan segment with the EM90. However, Volvo’s approach will be different as it will feature an electric powertrain instead of a traditional combustion engine. The first official teaser for the Volvo EM90 was released recently, and now we have a rendering of what the minivan might look like.

Although this rendering is speculative, it is based on the official teaser video and draws inspiration from the Zeekr 009, which is believed to be the basis for the EM90. It would not make sense for Volvo to develop a new minivan from scratch, especially considering that the demand for minivans is relatively low compared to SUVs.

2024 Volvo EM90 unofficial rendering

The EM90 is expected to retain the large and boxy body of the Zeekr 009, but with Volvo’s signature design elements. The teaser suggests that Volvo will make adjustments to the lights and front grille to give the minivan a distinct Volvo look.

The EM90 is rumored to offer a three-row cabin with sliding doors on both sides. There is also a possibility of an ultra-luxury version with two-row seating and individual rear seats. The minivan will likely be based on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture, which aims to create a comfortable and luxurious “Scandinavian living room on the move.”

Given its designation as a “90” series model, the EM90 will be on the larger side. For reference, the Zeekr 009 is 205 inches long, 80 inches wide, 74 inches tall, with a wheelbase of 126 inches. Geely’s other luxury brand offers MPVs with different seating layouts.

It’s worth noting that Volvo does not have plans to sell the EM90 in the United States or Europe. However, the company is considering other markets outside of China for the minivan.

Motorsport

2024 Hyundai i30 N Hot Hatch Spied Hiding Possible Second Facelift

Hyundai, known for its short product life cycles, is surprisingly working on a second facelift for the i30 N. Unlike its usual practice of making significant modifications for a facelifted version, this time the changes seem to be minor. Recent spy shots captured a camouflaged prototype of the i30 N near the Nürburgring, revealing subtle updates compared to the refreshed hot hatch released in 2020.

Upon closer inspection, it appears that the test vehicle features the same revised headlights and taillights introduced in the first facelift for the i30 N. While the camouflage might be deceiving, there are some noticeable novelties at the front. The bumper has been redesigned to accommodate vertical air intakes, and the honeycomb pattern of the front grille has undergone a slight change. Additionally, the area surrounding the lower intake has seen mild revisions.


Motorsport

Porsche 911 Carrera Cup Crash From 2015 Immortalized In 1:43 Scale Model

Something strange happened on September 26, 2015, that transcended the world of auto racing to become an incident of global interest. At the start of a Porsche one-make race in Spain, a small collision took place on the first lap that saw one 911 come to rest neatly atop another one. Now, that bizarre collision is captured in a detailed 1:43 scale diorama depicting the corner, skid marks galore, and the two damaged race cars.

Spark Models is the company behind this build. Known for producing a wide range of diecast race car replicas, this could be the first time any company designed and created a specific crash in such detail. The two Porsche 911 race cars aren’t simply stacked either – Spark Models accurately recreates the liveries for the two cars involved in the crash, then applies simulated damage to each that’s also race accurate. As for the track, it represents turn three at Circuito de Navarra in Spain though the final resting spot for the cars isn’t as accurate as the cars themselves. Still, we get the idea. And we love it.

To refresh your memory, the actual crash occurred less than 30 seconds into the Porsche Carrera Cup France race. Drivers Jules Gounon, Alexander Cougnud, and Joffrey de Narda were fighting for the lead when Cougnud tapped De Narda. This spun De Narda (driving the no. 9 Porshce) around just ahead of the very sharp turn three at Navarra, leaving De Narda in the unwelcome position of facing traffic.

Still, we doubt he expected to see the underside of Gounon’s no. 169 driving up the windshield. Wheel-to-wheel contact with Cougnud sent Gounon airborne just enough to clear De Narda’s nose. Momentum carried the green-trimmed Porsche neatly to the roof, with the nose resting on the rear wing. The balance was near perfect, though Gounon did suffer minor injuries. As for De Narda, repairs were made and he was back on track to score a victory later in the race weekend.

On its website, Spark Models states the 1:43 scale model of the crash is still in development. However, preorders through retailers such as Hobby Search have begun, showing a price of approximately $155 with an estimated release date of September 2023.