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It’s no secret that new vehicles take a giant hit on worth as soon as they go away the dealership lot. Some take larger hits than others. Then there’s the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The luxurious EV loses a whopping 48.7 p.c of its common new value after only one yr of possession, in keeping with a research revealed by iSeeCars. That equates to $65,143—primarily the identical as writing off a whole E-Class.

It’s not the one electrical automobile on iSeeCar’s listing of fastest-depreciating vehicles, both. Five of the highest ten autos within the research are EVs, beginning with the Nissan Leaf in second place. It solely loses $15,786 on common, however with a significantly decrease beginning value, we’re nonetheless speaking a few 45 p.c drop. Jaguar holds the excellence of getting the highest-depreciating combustion automobile with the F-Pace in third, dropping $28,555, or 35.4 p.c of its worth. Alfa Romeo is not far behind with the Giulia at 33.4 p.c, dropping $16,297 on common. The Kia EV6 nabs fifth 33.3 p.c, dropping $18,081 on common.

Make/Model	Difference Used Vs New (share)	Difference Used Vs New (Price)	Average Used Price
Mercedes-Benz EQS	-47.8%	-$65,143	$71,231
Nissan Leaf	-45.7%	-$15,786	$18,756
Jaguar F-Pace	-35.4%	-$28,555	$52,010
Alfa Romeo Giulia	-33.4%	-$16,297	$32,467
Kia EV6	-33.3%	-$18,081	$36,243
Hyundai Ioniq 5	-$32.9%	-$16,805	$34,303
Volkswagen ID.4	-32.9%	-$15,609	$31,870
Alfa Romeo Stelvio	-32.3%	-$17,495	$36,630
Nissan Murano	-32.0%	-$13,842	$29,458
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	-31.5%	-45,781	$99,598

What about autos that are not taking such a monetary beating? The research reveals a lot of love for hybrid autos, but it surely’s the plucky Kia Rio that turned our heads. It appears people within the US nonetheless need a reasonable combustion-powered subcompact, as a result of it solely misplaced $21 on common after one yr of use. It’s a drop of simply 0.1 p.c, that means a calmly used Rio nonetheless fetches a nearly-full sticker value. The incontrovertible fact that it was dropped from Kia’s lineup for 2024 could possibly be an element, too.

Make/Model	Difference Used Vs New (share)	Difference Used Vs New (value)	Average Used Price
Land Rover Range Rover	+2.8%	$4,067	$147,311
Kia Rio	-0.1%	-$21	$18,682
Mercedes-Benz G-Class	-2.3%	-$4,587	$196,112
Ford Maverick	-4.1%	-$1,385	$32,505
Ford Maverick Hybrid	-4.4%	-$1,474	$32,039
Toyota Sequoia Hybrid	-4.6%	-$3,737	$77,653
Toyota Corolla Hybrid	-5.0%	-$1,359	$26,038
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid	-5.3%	-$2,131	$37,727
Honda Civic	-5.5%	-$1,577	$26,934
Kia Sportage Hybrid	-5.9%	-$2,085	$33,397

Saving face for Mercedes is the G-Class, which ranks third on the least-depreciating scale with a 2.3-percent drop, or $4,587 on common. Meanwhile, the Ford Maverick solely loses round $1,400 on common. It holds fourth and fifth place right here, representing the usual combustion mannequin and the hybrid at 4.1 and 4.4 p.c.

The first-place Land Rover Range Rover has the curious distinction of promoting 2.8 p.c over its new sticker value on common after one yr. We suspect that is skewed as a result of new 2024 mannequin slowly reaching the market, pushing up demand for used SUVs as impatient consumers get bored with ready or refuse to pay excessive supplier markups. The iSeeCars group mentions this concept as properly.

The research evaluated over 1.6 million new and used listings from January by means of March 2024, incorporating 2023 and 2024 model-year autos. In this occasion, “used” equals a automobile having mileage inside 20 p.c of 13,476 miles, largely thought-about common mileage for a yr of use. Low-volume area of interest autos have been excluded from the analysis.

It’s attention-grabbing to see a transparent drop in EV costs versus sturdy residuals for used hybrids. This helps the softening demand for totally electrical autos we have seen, whereas hybrids stay fascinating selections for a lot of. The research additional breaks down new-versus-used autos by value brackets and areas within the US, which you’ll see on the supply hyperlink under.

Motorsport

2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Edition 1 Gets Gigantic $82,435 Price Tag

April 3, 2024 Prafful Singh

Should you see a Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Edition 1 on the street, remember to take an excellent look. Only 25 are slated for manufacturing, so you may seemingly by no means see one once more. And don’t fret about mistaking it for the standard CLA-Class. With orange trim and large AMG letters on the perimeters, it is not possible to overlook.

Those are the largest highlights of this unique Merc, coming to dealerships later this 12 months. When it arrives, it should carry a not-insignificant sticker value of $82,435 — $81,195 for the automobile and $1,150 for the necessary vacation spot payment. You get a great deal of stuff to your cash, although. The Edition 1 comes normal with a handful of in any other case elective gear, together with the AMG Aerodynamics Package. That provides an enormous entrance splitter, rear spoiler, and a bigger rear diffuser amongst different gadgets. You additionally get the AMG Night Package Plus, which plugs in black badges and a blackout remedy for the grille, which pairs fairly properly with the Edition 1’s Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno exterior end.

Exclusive to the Edition 1 you may discover orange trim outlining the sides of the decrease fascias each entrance and rear, the nook consumption vents, aspect mirrors, and the rocker panels. It’s additionally the colour of selection for outstanding AMG lettering on each side, and it largely hides a checkered stripe additionally working alongside the underside of the automobile. Look intently and you will see these checkers are literally tiny AMG logos.

Moving inside, the AMG Performance Seat Package is normal however Edition 1 provides orange trim and distinction stitching to the combo. There’s extra orange stitching on the sprint, CLA45 S branding on the headrests, and particular inside lighting.

This is strictly an look bundle, however that is simply fantastic contemplating the usual powertrain is a lot highly effective. To refresh your reminiscence, the CLA45 S makes use of AMG’s heroic 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, boosted to 416 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. It turns all 4 wheels by an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and when traction is sweet, Mercedes claims a 0 to 60 mph dash in 4.0 seconds.

Then there’s the value. A regular CLA45 S is barely over $70,000 as soon as the aforementioned packages are added in, across the similar value as a well-optioned BMW M2 or Audi RS3. But Edition 1 consumers may have exclusivity together with the efficiency, so we suspect Mercedes will promote each instance they construct.

Artificial Intelligence, Technology

How To Get Free Access To Microsoft Copilot Pro

March 22, 2024 David

Starting March 2024, you’ll be able to make the most of a free 30-day Pro trial simply by downloading the Copilot mobile app on your iOS or Android device. This supply, nonetheless, is barely open to new subscribers and, in response to the Microsoft agent we talked to, is at the moment accessible to simply 15 places: the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, India, and Japan. If you meet the factors, this is a step-by-step of the way to get your free trial:

Install Microsoft Copilot from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Open the app.
Press Continue on the welcome display.
When prompted, grant the app permission to make use of your location.
Tap “Sign in” within the higher left nook.
Select “Sign in” subsequent to the Microsoft account possibility.
Log in together with your e mail and password.
On the Copilot chat display, press the menu (three horizontal traces) within the top-left nook.
Select “Get Copilot Pro.”
On the dialog field that seems, faucet “Start 30 days free trial.”
Add your cost methodology when prompted.
Press Subscribe to complete.

You can now get pleasure from Copilot Pro in your cell system and the free net variations of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook. To accomplish that, simply check in to office.com with the identical account as your Copilot Pro trial. If you occur to have a Microsoft subscription that additionally makes use of that account, you may get Copilot Pro in your Office desktop apps, too. If you do not wish to proceed your subscription after the trial ends, you’ll want to cancel proper earlier than. Otherwise, you will mechanically be charged $20/month.

News

Autocar journal 20 March: on sale now

March 20, 2024 David

This week in Autocar, we check out Bentley’s daring new EV for 2026, drive China’s bonkers Defender rival, and provides our unique verdict on the newest Citroen Ami rival – the Silence S04.

News

Bentley’s first EV might be a 1000bhp assertion of intent, providing as much as double the facility of any mannequin in its present line-up – we converse to design chief Robin Page and provide all it’s essential know.

The new Audi Q6 E-tron, in the meantime, kick-starts a complete new period for Ingolstadt’s electrical automobiles as its first mannequin to be constructed on a brand-new, high-tech platform. We cowl all the things from powertrains to exterior design.

An electrical Renault Clio will be a part of its hybrid stablemate from 2026, sitting above the reborn 5 as a barely bigger and family-focused supermini. You’ll discover full particulars within the journal.

Skoda has previewed an entry-level EV known as the Epiq, and Mercedes-AMG is readying a 1000bhp all-electric Taycan rival.

Reviews

The fourth-generation Skoda Superb has arrived, sticking with custom and retaining its very typical property automobile kind. Does it nonetheless hits all the proper notes?

Electric automobiles would possibly wrestle to excite lovers, however the brand new Maserati Grecale Folgore is promising combustion ranges of hype, not least in its daring advertising and marketing imagery. Does it ship?

The Yangwang U8 has over 1100bhp, can carry out 360deg ‘tank turns’, and floats for as much as half an hour. But is it extra Instagrammable than usable?

We’re additionally driving the Volkswagen ID 5 GTX, BMW iX2 30e, Toyota CH-R, and for highway take a look at 5666, we’re trying on the BMW X6.

Features

The fabulously cultivated W12 engine that revitalised Bentley is retiring, similtaneously a really completely different sort of Bentley arrives. Our editor drives a Flying Spur as much as Scotland for a primary and final style.

What makes a BMW a BMW? Our John Evans finds out by asking an knowledgeable on BMW design: creator Steve Saxty.

A Spanish agency, Silence, has used its electrical motorcycle tech to create a miniature electrical ‘car’ that we will purchase within the UK. Matt Prior has a go.

Opinion

Matt Prior riffs on dashboard cameras, individuals who would relatively get into an accident than keep away from one, and the marked discount in site visitors cops.

Steve Cropley, in the meantime, feedback on MG’s centenary celebration at this 12 months’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, provides some recommendation to new expertise getting into the Formula 1 realm, and rejoices at Asa’s transfer to arrange store at Bicester Motion.

News

Google I/O 2024 Event Date Revealed Following ‘Break The Loop’ Puzzle

March 15, 2024 David

As normal, Android developments will take the front-row seat at I/O 2024. Google is predicted to drop extra particulars about Android 15, the subsequent main launch of its cell working system, which is already within the developer preview section of testing. This model brings help for some neat options like partial display screen sharing, a consolidated well being knowledge dashboard with additional privateness, low-light digital camera enhancements, and enhanced file safety. In addition to Android 15, Google will seemingly share extra particulars about all of the next-generation upgrades lined up for Wear OS and Chrome OS.

If earlier I/O occasions are something to go by, the 2024 version may also witness the launch of a brand new mid-range telephone. Leaks have already spoiled the telephone in query, dubbed the Pixel 8A, because of some alleged CAD-based renders and inside {hardware} particulars. This one is predicted to borrow the Tensor G3 processor from the mainline Pixel flagships whereas providing the identical signature design because the Pixel 8 series phones. However, patrons is perhaps in for an disagreeable shock this yr. Winfuture stories that the Pixel 8A may price roughly $550, persevering with a pattern of rising Google smartphone costs lately.

Motorsport

Dacia Will Sell You A New Car Without A Center Screen

March 15, 2024 Prafful Singh

The overreliance on screens has develop into a security concern. We are inclined to take our eyes off the street to navigate by way of submenus to entry an often-used function. It’s an actual downside that Euro NCAP has not too long ago highlighted. From 2026, Europe’s unbiased security group will penalize automakers by decreasing the security score of a automotive that does not have bodily controls for sure features.

This resolution acquired us pondering – are there nonetheless vehicles with out middle screens? By that, we imply no show in any respect. There are a handful of vehicles with non-touch screens surrounded by buttons, however we need to concentrate on automotive interiors that do fully away with a middle display. The reply must be sure. For instance, Dacia will promote you a Sandero hatchback, Logan sedan, Jogger wagon, or a Duster SUV with out a central show, supplied you keep on with the most cost effective model.

Smartphones

How To Use Your iPhone To Improve Your Daily Routines

March 8, 2024 David

The iPhone’s Do Not Disturb function prevents undesirable calls, messages, and notifications, however you possibly can reap the benefits of its full potential by enabling a selected Focus. When arrange, a Focus can silence notifications that will help you focus on a specific process, comparable to while you’re driving, working, learning, or sleeping.

The best strategy to allow a Focus in your iPhone is by opening Control Center, tapping Focus, and deciding on which Focus you wish to allow. If you do not have particular Focus modes arrange, you are able to do this within the Settings app. Each Focus may be personalized to permit solely particular individuals and apps to ship you notifications. You can even schedule a Focus to routinely activate and customise app filters.

In Focus settings, in case you enable Share Focus Status on your iPhone, apps like Messages will let your contacts know that your notifications have been silenced.

Featured

BYD Seal Prices Undercut All Premium EV Rivals In India!

March 6, 2024 Prafful Singh

Launched at a beginning value of Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom), the BYD Seal is right here to tackle all method of premium EV rivals!

The premium electrical automotive section in India has simply been shaken up with the arrival of the BYD Seal electrical sedan. First showcased at Auto Expo 2023, the Seal has lastly been launched within the nation with a extremely aggressive price ticket. Before we talk about the numbers, you’ll want to know that the BYD Seal is a reasonably well-equipped mannequin with the highest variant providing a dual-motor setup and sufficient efficiency to do the 0-100 kmph dash in beneath 4 seconds. Here’s how its variant-wise costs evaluate to its closest rivals and alternate options:

BYD Seal Prices Vs Rivals

BYD Seal	Kia EV6	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Dynamic – Rs 41 lakh
Premium – Rs 45.50 lakh		Rs 46.05 lakh
Performance AWD – Rs 53 lakh			P8 AWD – Rs 57.90 lakh
	GT Line – Rs 60.95 lakh
	GT Line AWD – Rs 65.95 lakh
				eDrive35 M Sport – Rs 72.5 lakh

The base-variant of the BYD Seal undercuts the Hyundai Ioniq 5 by Rs 5 lakh. Even in its top-spec performance-oriented type, the dual-motor BYD Seal undercuts the sporty XC40 Recharge (with AWD) by near Rs 5 lakh. But maybe most impressively, the top-spec BYD Seal undercuts the subsequent out there premium electrical sedan in India, the BMW i4, by almost Rs 20 lakh!

BYD Seal: Battery, Range and Performance

In case you are actually contemplating the BYD Seal as your subsequent premium EV, listed here are the variant-wise powertrain specs for the electrical sedan:

	Seal Dynamic Range	Seal Premium Range	Seal Performance
Battery dimension	61.44 kWh	82.56 kWh	82.56 kWh
Drivetrain	Single motor (RWD)	Single motor (RWD)	Dual motor (AWD)
Power	204 PS	313 PS	530 PS
Torque	310 Nm	360 Nm	670 Nm
Claimed Range	510 km	650 km	580 km

Features Overview

As a premium providing, the BYD Seal has quite a bit to supply when it comes to consolation and know-how. It comes with a panoramic glass roof, dual-zone local weather management, a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system and 10.25-inch digital driver’s show.

As a 5-star security rated EV by Euro NCAP (2023), it comes with loads of security gear too. The India-spec BYD Seal will get 9 airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, and a set of superior driver help methods (ADAS).

Worth It?

While BYD has actually impressed us with the aggressive pricing for its flagship providing in India, we’ve got but to expertise the Seal electrical sedan for ourselves. So keep tuned to CarDekho for our first drive evaluate and extra content material across the BYD Seal within the coming weeks.

Tata Beats Hyundai Again, Edges Ahead In February 2024 Sales

March 3, 2024 Prafful Singh

Tata Motors bought 1,000-odd models greater than its Korean rival to take the second spot on the brand-wise month-to-month gross sales chart

If you’ve got been following the Indian automobile gross sales carefully lately, you’ll have seen that Tata Motors – which is often positioned third on the brand-wise gross sales chart – has been catching as much as the second spot that has been comfortably occupied by Hyundai for many years. In the final couple of years, the Indian carmaker has even gotten forward of the Korean large a few occasions, when it comes to month-to-month gross sales. It has occurred but once more in February 2024 automobile gross sales, which is simply the fourth time ever.

Hyundai vs Tata: Feb ’24 Sales Comparison

Brands	Year-on-year		Month-on-month
Brands	February 2024	February 2023	February 2024	January 2024
Tata	51,267	42,862	51,267	53,635
Hyundai	50,201	46,968	50,201	57,115

Tata managed to beat Hyundai in February 2024 gross sales by 1,000-odd models.
The Indian marque’s year-on-year (YoY) gross sales shot up by almost 20 p.c.
A major share of Tata’s complete automobile gross sales was marked by its EV vary (almost 7,000 models), which elevated by 30 p.c YoY.
Hyundai, however, recorded a YoY improve of virtually seven p.c in February 2024.

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Factors Leading To Such High Sales Numbers

From the numbers above, it’s clear that Tata’s EVs have a noteworthy contribution in month-to-month gross sales because the nation’s chief in electrical vehicles. Another motive for Tata’s leap over its Korean rival has been doable due to the latest launches just like the Punch EV and the facelifted Nexon EV. Even its inside combustion engine (ICE) portfolio has a powerful demand, with the Nexon and Punch regularly that includes within the listing of the highest 10 promoting vehicles each month.

On the opposite hand, Hyundai has cited that it recorded complete gross sales of over 15,000 models of the facelifted Creta in February 2024, which is the very best month-to-month gross sales determine for the nameplate since its inception in 2015. Another robust quantity puller for the Korean marque is prone to be the Exter and Venue duo, each which common properly over 5,000 models in MoM gross sales. While vital, their numbers fall wanting their Tata rivals, i.e. the Punch and Nexon respectively.

What’s Next For The Two Brands?

Tata has already launched the Punch EV in January 2024, and is planning an electrical SUV offensive for the remainder of the 12 months, which incorporates the Curvv and Harrier EVs. Hyundai however, is gearing as much as launch the Creta N Line on March 11. Other anticipated Hyundai vehicles to hit the Indian market in 2024 embody the facelifted Alcazar and the Ioniq 6.

With each carmakers additionally engaged on increasing their manufacturing capacities, given Tata’s wider vary of mass-market SUV choices, we anticipate it’s a matter of time earlier than the Indian carmaker regularly occupies the second-spot in Indian month-to-month automobile gross sales.

Also Read: These Are The 10 Most Affordable Cars With Cruise Control In India

Technology

10 Ways To Keep Your Digital Photos Safe In 2024

February 29, 2024 David

Each picture you are taking collects greater than a reminiscence; smartphones and cameras retailer tons of knowledge with every snap. Even in case your photographs are just for private use, each picture incorporates EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) information.

EXIF information contains info like {photograph} location, a time and date stamp, gadget info, and digital camera settings. Wherever that picture goes — whether or not you publish it on social media, textual content it to a good friend, or add it to the cloud — the EXIF information goes, too.

Another complicating issue? Many social media websites hold the EXIF information on goal. Facebook, for instance, could use EXIF info to customise your expertise. Sites like Flickr give customers management over their EXIF information, and numerous others (together with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp) disguise the info from different customers, nevertheless it’s unclear how the websites themselves could use it.

If prevention is the objective, versus counting on apps to clean the info for you, be taught how to access your photos’ metadata and discover your gadget settings. Turning off the digital camera’s location characteristic (beneath Location Services on iOS and beneath Camera on Android) is step one in maintaining you and your photos protected. Another easy repair is to make use of Google Photos or Apple Photos to share photos and choose the choice to take action with out EXIF information.

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