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iOS 17.3 Beta Brings Stolen Device Protection Feature To iPhones

In order to allow the brand new characteristic, be sure you are operating the most recent developer beta of the iOS 17.3 construct that was launched earlier in the present day. To activate it, comply with this path: Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Stolen Device Protection. Once enabled, it makes Face ID obligatory for a variety of delicate processes, together with the ability to reset Apple ID credentials and entry passwords saved regionally. Doing so ensures that solely the cellphone’s authentic proprietor can entry the delicate Apple account credentials by verifying their id in individual utilizing a facial scan or Touch ID verification. Apple basically seeks to reduce the intensive injury {that a} unhealthy actor would in any other case inflict with simply an iPhone’s passcode and altered Apple ID credentials.

Next, the characteristic additionally allows a location-sensitive delay for altering Apple ID credentials. So, if somebody desires to vary your Apple ID password, they might want to wait it out. In that interval, the sufferer can select to trace their machine utilizing the FindMy community, remotely wipe their iCloud content material, and file a lost device insurance coverage declare with Apple. Furthermore, to keep away from being pulled into any legal conspiracy act tied to their iPhone, the theft sufferer can report the incident to legislation enforcement authorities and do the identical with their mobile service associate to disable the cellular SIM features. 

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Driving a Lunaz bin lorry: the UK’s biggest new EV

Interested in a vehicle with 5000lb ft of torque making weekly tours through your local streets? That’s what Lunaz is offering.

This kind of pulling power is about double what the largest heavy-haulage vehicles can offer. And believe it or not, this vehicle can accelerate from 0-50mph in six seconds, despite weighing 17 tonnes when empty.

Lunaz, the Silverstone-based company known for electrifying premium classic cars, is about to deliver its first ‘upcycled’ electric bin lorry to Buckinghamshire Council. The company has garnered investment from high-profile investors, including David Beckham. Although it’s unlikely that Mr Beckham will be involved in the waste management operations, his support adds to Lunaz’s environmental credentials.

Lunaz Applied Technologies, the company behind the electric bin lorry, is poised to be the main revenue generator for the brand. Founded only five years ago by David Lorenz and Jon Hilton, the company has developed the lorry in its new 250,000sq ft building.

Upcycling is Lunaz’s unique selling point. Instead of requiring local authorities to invest in an all-new heavy commercial EV, Lunaz repurposes a bin lorry, using the chassis, cab and body from a vehicle that has reached the end of its UK service life. Lunaz replaces the diesel drivetrain with an electric one, producing around twice as much power and seven times the torque.

The concept allows the Lunaz lorry to retain 80% of the donor vehicle, with the electric components being the main upgrade. This results in 80% of the lorry’s embedded carbon being saved, compared to a brand-new commercial EV, which has to be manufactured from scratch.

Lunaz says its bin lorry is just the start, with the potential for over 1100 upcycled electric commercial vehicles to be produced yearly. Details about the specific derivatives have not been revealed.

Motorsport

Ford GT Mk IV Only Used 700 HP Instead Of 800 HP At Track Debut

It’s almost been a year since Ford unveiled the ultimate version of its mid-engine supercar. In early December 2022, Ford unveiled the GT Mk IV, a track-exclusive version of the V6 EcoBoost beast. The car made its public debut at the Velocity Invitational event at the Sonoma Raceway in California, where spectators had the opportunity to witness the uncorked GT in action.

This model is an evolution of the Mk II, which was introduced in mid-2019 for $1.2 million. The Mk IV is even pricier, with a staggering sticker price of $1.7 million. Interestingly, despite its high price, Ford has received more orders than the 67 units it plans to produce, and potential buyers are being selected through a hand-picking process.


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As Air Quality Levels Get Hazardous, These Are The 10 Most Affordable Cars With A Proper Air Purifier


All these cars come with a built-in air purifier, to make sure you can breathe cleaner air inside the car even when the air quality outside is worryingly poor

10 Most Affordable Cars With An Air Purifier

Air pollution is a major issue in India with numerous contributing factors. Inhaling this harmful air can lead to serious health issues. During the festive season, the levels of air pollution are expected to rise, leading to even worse conditions. For instance, the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was in the high 400s in early November 2023 (a score of 50 or lower indicates good air quality).

Also Read: These 7 SUVs Offer The Highest Discounts This Diwali

To prevent the harmful air from entering your body while driving, some mass-market cars offer built-in air purifiers and not just a PM2.5 filter. Here are 10 of them which can be purchased for under Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet comes with an air purifier starting from its HTK Plus variant. Kia refers to it as the Smart Pure air purifier, which offers protection against viruses and bacteria. The air purifier unit with the readout is housed in the central console armrest between the front seats. The HTK Plus variant starts from Rs 9.64 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue comes with a built-in air purifier, referred to as Auto Healthy air purifier. This feature is available from the SX (O) trim of the subcompact SUV but is not offered with the diesel manual powertrain. The variant is available for Rs 9.76 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Seltos

2023 Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos compact SUV offers an integrated air purifier, introduced back in 2019. It also integrates haptic controls and a perfume diffuser mechanism with the air purifier system. This feature is available from the mid-spec HTK variants, priced from Rs 12.10 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

The new Tata Nexon now also gets an air purifier with dust sensors, in the top-spec Fearless variants, starting from Rs 12.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna

The Hyundai Verna gets an integrated air purifier from the higher-spec SX (O) variant, available from Rs 14.66 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta also offers an air purifier, called the Auto Healthy air purifier, with haptic controls and a perfume diffuser mechanism. The compact SUV gets this feature from the SX variants onwards, starting from Rs 14.81 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Carens

Kia Carens

The Kia Carens also offers an air purifier with virus and bacteria protection. This feature is available from the mid-spec Luxury variants, starting from Rs 16.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Nexon EV

Tata Nexon EV

The facelifted Tata Nexon EV comes with an air purifier with an AQI display, in the top-spec Empowered variants, starting from Rs 17.84 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Harrier

Tata Harrier

The recently updated Tata Harrier gets an air purifier with an AQI display, in the mid-spec Adventure+ variant, starting from Rs 21.69 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Safari

Tata Safari

The new Tata Safari also comes with an air purifier with an AQI display, available from the mid-spec Adventure+ variants, starting from Rs 22.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Also Read: Top 10 Best-selling Car Brands In October 2023: Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra And More

While these cars can protect you from the severe concentration of harmful pollutants in poor quality air, it is still advisable to avoid going out much during this festive season. If you have to, wear a mask for extra protection.

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Motorsport

Hyundai Kona Jayde Concept Isn’t Jade But Is Coming To SEMA

The Hyundai Kona Jayde Concept is making a splash at this year’s SEMA Show with its attention-grabbing color scheme. While the name suggests a jade hue, Hyundai clarifies that the body wrap is actually robin’s egg blue. Complementing this vibrant shade are black accents on the bumpers, fender cladding, and window trim. The exterior aesthetics are enhanced by Air Design’s contributions, including an aggressive front lip, side sills with metallic inserts, and a rear spoiler. The Jayde showcases custom one-piece HRE 520M wheels with a brushed-black finish.


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Lexus LF-ZC Concept: A Step Towards an Electric Future

Lexus has been known for its hybrid models, but it hasn’t been at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) scene. However, that is set to change as Lexus and its parent company, Toyota, are ramping up their efforts to introduce a range of electric vehicles in the coming years. One of these upcoming EVs is a large hatchback from Lexus, which has been previewed by the LF-ZC concept at the Japan Mobility Show.

The LF-ZC concept, which stands for Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst, is a bit challenging to categorize in terms of its design. It could be described as a sedan, but some might argue that it leans more towards a hatchback or even a crossover. Lexus has mentioned that the production version of the concept will take the shape of a hatchback. It will have a similar size to the current IS model, but it’s unclear whether it will replace the sedan or coexist with it.


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This Ducasu 400 Is A Mirror Universe Ducati Supersport With A Parallel Twin

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then this little Ducasu sure is something or other. It’s powered by a 385cc parallel twin that makes a claimed 25 horsepower—but hey, just look at that single-sided swingarm!

I love small bikes, and I’m a fan of cosplay. I’m a fan of people being so enthusiastic about something that they become obsessed with it and feel almost supernaturally compelled to make homages to it by hand. When people love something enough to paint it or draw it or turn it into a realistic-looking cake, I am completely down. I didn’t grow up with a lot of money, so I totally know about showing up to school with Pro-Wings instead of brand name shoes. I get it.

This, though? This is just kind of strange. Yes, there are lots of copies of Ducati designs, especially in China. While digging into Ducasu a bit more, a cursory search even found some electric bikes that were clearly made to look like little Supersports powered by electrons instead of petrol. None of that is particularly surprising.

Ducasu DK400 - Right Side
Ducasu DK400 - Left Side

No, the thing that seems weird about Ducasu isn’t the designs themselves. Instead, it’s the combination of those designs with the company name choice, font choice, and of course the logo choice. We can’t skip over discussing the logo choice. I mean, just look at it.

Like any company that’s been around for a long time, Ducati has had multiple versions of its logo over the years. I chose two modern variants that were obviously extremely influential on whoever designed Ducasu’s logo. Note the font choice (which is almost but not exactly the same), as well as the border around the rounded triangular shield logo. Or a guitar pick; I’ve always kind of thought this form factor of the Ducati logo resembled a guitar pick.

Ducati and Ducasu Logo Comparison

Two Ducati logos and the Ducasu logo, side by side.

Google Translate interprets the text above the Ducasu logo as “Shanghai Construction Technology.”

Going back to the 400cc Ducasu bike itself, note the extremely similar font choice used on the actual bike. The white one uses red and green accents, as Ducati likes to do with its striking Italian flag-inspired graphics. There’s also a black version of this bike with what are nearly Kawasaki lime green accents, and the Ducasu logo on that bike is far smaller and may not even be in the same font (it’s hard to tell from the low image quality).

Who or What is Ducasu?

It’s one of multiple brands owned by Shanghai Jianshe Motorcycle Technology Company Limited, according to the company website. Although it’s not clear how long the Ducasu name has existed, the parent company has apparently been in business since 1994. In addition to selling bikes across China, it also lists a number of countries that it currently exports its bikes to.

It’s also not like Ducati doesn’t have a proper presence in China. Something like this would almost be more understandable in a market that Ducati didn’t reach, you know? A little cheeky, “if you can’t buy a real Ducati, homemade cardboard bikes are fine.”

However, Ducati sells a full range of its very real bikes in China—including both the Supersport 950 and Supersport 950S. You’re going to have to pay considerably more for one of those than the 20,000-ish yuan (about $2,741 as of September 29, 2023) that one of these Ducasu 400s will run you, of course.


Ducasu DK400 - Front Left Angle View

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Motorsport

2024 Skoda Kodiaq: A Sneak Peek at the Refreshed Design

Skoda is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to generate buzz for the upcoming 2024 Kodiaq. As the flagship SUV of the Czech brand, the current model has been incredibly successful, selling 841,900 units since its launch in 2017. The second-generation Kodiaq is just around the corner, and to keep the anticipation high, Skoda has released some teaser sketches showcasing the exterior design.

Like its siblings in the Skoda SUV lineup, the 2024 Kodiaq will feature the distinctive double lights. At first glance, the design appears to be more of a facelift rather than a complete overhaul. It bears a strong resemblance to the previous model, which is instantly recognizable. On the other hand, the Volkswagen Tiguan, which shares its platform with the Kodiaq, has undergone more significant changes in its latest iteration. Notably, the Tiguan will only be available as a five-seater, making room for the three-row Tayron in Volkswagen’s lineup. In contrast, Skoda plans to offer the Kodiaq with a choice of either five or seven seats.


Motorsport

Porsche 911 GTS Facelift Spied Exercising Hybrid Powertrain In Germany

There is some uncertainty about whether this is an updated Porsche 911 GTS. While it features center-lock wheels and lacks the side intakes of the Turbo, it also does not have the hood and front fascia of the 911 GT3, which are unique to those models. Unless Porsche is introducing center-lock wheels to another vehicle, it is likely the GTS.

Another interesting aspect of these spy photos is the round yellow sticker on the back window, indicating that this 911 is a hybrid. This means it will have more power than the standard GTS, which already boasts 473 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine. The exact power output of the hybrid version remains a mystery, as Porsche has not provided any details yet. Sources suggest that it will not be a plug-in hybrid like the Panamera, which can produce over 700 horsepower and run on electric power alone. Instead, the hybrid system in the 911 GTS facelift will likely focus more on performance rather than efficiency.


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Spellman Signature Auctions: 2001 Dodge Viper GTS

Attention all speed enthusiasts and fans of muscle cars, make sure to mark September 30, 2023, on your calendars. An exciting event awaits you at the Newport Car Museum hosted by Spellman Signature Auctions. Prepare yourself for a rare chance to become the owner of an extraordinary vehicle – the 2001 Dodge Viper GTS.

This particular Viper is truly one-of-a-kind with its impressive features and distinctive appearance. With only 15,000 miles under its belt, this car remains in pristine condition and boasts custom modifications that are bound to captivate any audience.

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Underneath its unaltered exterior lies the original powerhouse – an incredible 8.0L V10 engine that generates a staggering 450 horsepower. Paired with a robust six-speed transmission, this beast unleashes a mind-blowing torque of 490 ft-lbs onto its rear-wheel drivetrain, establishing itself as an unstoppable force on the road.

The Viper’s performance speaks volumes; it can effortlessly reach speeds exceeding 200 mph. Its stability is ensured by state-of-the-art 20″ star tech rims equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, guaranteeing not only stunning looks but also exceptional handling capabilities.


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Stepping inside this automotive gem reveals a striking two-tone red and black interior that perfectly complements its unique blue metallic flake paint job. Moreover, indulge yourself in the fully customized stereo system featuring dual amplifiers, subwoofers, and an Alpine head unit – providing both style and superior sound quality during your driving adventures.

It should be noted that this specific Viper comes with a Florida Title as well as a Rebuilt Carfax History report.

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Combining power and elegance flawlessly, the 2001 Dodge Viper GTS stands out as an absolute must-have for every supercar enthusiast out there. Missing out on such a rare opportunity to own this customized piece of automotive history would be regrettable. So, don’t forget to join us at the Newport Car Museum on September 30 and seize the chance to make this extraordinary machine yours through your bidding prowess.