The 2024 Dakar Rally resumed after a relaxation day. It was a 483-kilometer particular, which took rivals alongside winding, rocky paths earlier than transitioning right into a stretch of dunes. Honda’s Nacho Cornejo began ninth and had one of the best time, which helped him as he continues to be one of many three prime riders with one of the best likelihood to win the general prize in 5 days time. The different two riders are Honda’s Ricky Brabec and Hero’s Ross Branch, who completed fifth and fourth on the stage. Brabec now holds a skinny 1-second benefit over Branch within the general lead, with Nacho 6:48 again. Jacob Argubright had a good day, ending nineteenth, regardless that he as soon as once more misplaced his seat and needed to experience standing for a lot of the 6-hour experience.
Ricky Brabec
Ricky Brabec: “Difficult day right from the start, tricky navigation made for a slower day up in the front. Lost the rear brakes early on so managed to ride the special with only the fronts which isn’t too bad but a little hairy in few situations. Spent a lot of the day riding up with Adrien Van Beveren & Toby Price to open the way and happy to have made it to the end of this day in a good position.”
Ross Branch
Ross Branch: “It was a long stage today as well – 480 kms of really tough riding. But it was also a lot of fun. Lots of open flowing tracks and wadis and some dunes in the middle – I enjoyed it! The race in the front is now really close, so we’ve got a few days to manage it well and see what we can do.”
Jacob Argubright: “Had another issue with my seat and somehow received the quad roadbook tablet which caused some speed limiting issues for me all day so I just played it safe and just dialed it back for P19. Long day tho without a seat but I still cherish the days I have here at Dakar regardless. Bring on stage 8!”
STAGE 7
1. JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM 05H 18′ 33” 2. LUCIANO BENAVIDES, HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING + 00H 03′ 12” 3. KEVIN BENAVIDES, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 03′ 32” 00H 03′ 00” 4. ROSS BRANCH, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY + 00H 06′ 36” 5. RICKY BRABEC, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 07′ 26” 6. DANIEL SANDERS,RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING + 00H 09′ 17” 7. STEFAN SVITKO,SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 00H 10′ 17” 8. TOBY PRICE,RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 11′ 26” 9. ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN,MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 12′ 44” 10. MARTIN MICHEK, ORION – MOTO RACING GROUP + 00H 16′ 23” 19. JACOB ARGUBRIGHT,DUUST RALLY TEAM + 00H 42′ 26” 89. WESTON CARR,HT RALLY RAID HUSQVARNA RACING + 03H 00′ 23” 94. KYLE MC COY,AMERICAN RALLY ORIGINALS + 03H 18′ 19”
STANDINGS AFTER STAGE 7 1. RICKY BRABEC, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM 32H 37′ 20” 2. ROSS BRANCH, HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY + 00H 00′ 01” 3. JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 06′ 48” 4. ADRIEN VAN BEVEREN, MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM + 00H 14′ 39” 5. KEVIN BENAVIDES, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 24′ 39” 6. TOBY PRICE, RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING + 00H 31′ 00” 7. DANIEL SANDERS, RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY RACING + 00H 37′ 41” 8. LUCIANO BENAVIDES, HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING + 00H 43′ 12” 9. STEFAN SVITKO, SLOVNAFT RALLY TEAM + 01H 10′ 33” 10. MARTIN MICHEK, ORION – MOTO RACING GROUP + 01H 43′ 21” 69. KYLE MC COY, AMERICAN RALLY ORIGINALS + 17H 01′ 59” 78. WESTON CARR, HT RALLY RAID HUSQVARNA RACING + 19H 03′ 47” 99. JACOB ARGUBRIGHT, DUUST RALLY TEAM + 52H 50′ 03”
The second spherical of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season passed off at Oracle Park in San Francisco this weekend regardless of heavy, relentless rain. It was one of many muddiest races in Supercross historical past, however the situations appeared to swimsuit defending champion Chase Sexton completely. He led the primary occasion from begin to end whereas a lot of his most important rivals suffered setback after setback. Second place was a rejuvenated Eli Tomac, who made inroads into Sexton’s lead late within the race. But, probably the most spectacular journey of the night time belonged to Ken Roczen, who stalled within the first flip whereas attempting to cross Sexton for the lead, then got here by means of the pack to take third place. In the 250 class it was Jordon Smith who led each single lap. Levi Kitchen was second, whereas Garrett Marchbanks was the person who got here by means of the pack in that race to complete third. For extended coverage of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season, click here.
450 HEAT 1 1. Jorge Prado 2. Chase Sexton 3. Ken Roczen 4. Eli Tomac 5. Jett Lawrence 6. Adam Cianciarulo 7. Shane McElrath 8. Justin Rodbell 9. Dean Wilson 10. Kyle Chisholm 11. John Short 12. Vince Friese 13. Justin Barcia 14. Jason Clermont 15. Theodore Pauli 16. Hunter Schlosser 17. Joel Wightman 18. Cheyenne Harmon 19. Benny Bloss 20. Kevin Moranz
450 HEAT 2 1. Dylan Ferrandis 2. Cooper Webb 3. Aaron Plessinger 4. Jason Anderson 5. Hunter Lawrence 6. Malcolm Stewart 7. Christian Craig 8. Derek Drake 9. Austin Politelli 10. Tristan Lane 11. Gared Steinke 12. Freddie Noren 13. Luke Kalaitzian 14. Justin Cooper 15. Brandon Marley 16. Josh Cartwright 17. Mitchell Harrison 18. Scott Meshey 19. Cade Clason 20. Justin Starling
450 MAIN 1. Chase Sexton 2. Eli Tomac 3. Ken Roczen 4. Shane McElrath 5. Aaron Plessinger 6. Dylan Ferrandis 7. Jorge Prado 8. Adam Cianciarulo 9. Jett Lawrence 10. Hunter Lawrence 11. Cooper Webb 12. Jason Anderson 13. Derek Drake 14. Christian Craig 15. Austin Politelli 16. Dean Wilson 17. Justin Barcia 18. Justin Rodbell 19. Cade Clason 20. Freddie Noren 21. Jason Clermont 22. Malcolm Stewart
250 HEAT 1 1. Jo Shimoda 2. Jordon Smith 3. Garrett Marchbanks 4. Mitchell Oldenburg 5. Anthony Bourdon 6. Julien Beaumer 7. Joshua Varize 8. Slade Varola 9. Geran Stapleton 10. Max Sanford 11. Talon Hawkins 12. Josh Greco 13. Max Miller 14. Ty Freehill 15. Braden Spangle 16. Deegan Hepp 17. Alex Nagy 18. Julien Benek 19. Robbie Wageman 20. Blaine Silveira
250 HEAT 2 1. Ryder DiFrancesco 2. RJ Hampshire 3. Levi Kitchen 4. Maximus Vohland 5. Carson Mumford 6. Matti Jorgensen 7. Phillip Nicoletti 8. Cole Thompson 9. Hunter Yoder 10. Nate Thrasher 11. Guillaume St-Cyr 12. Chad Saultz 13. Tre Fierro 14. Billy Laninovich 15. Hunter Calle 16. Kyle Wise 17. Chris Howell 18. Carter Biese 19. Addison Emory 20. Robert Hailey
250 MAIN 1. Jordon Smith 2. Levi Kitchen 3. Garrett Marchbanks 4. Phillip Nicoletti 5. Carson Mumford 6. Anthony Bourdon 7. Joshua Varize 8. Hunter Yoder 9. RJ Hampshire 10. Mitchell Oldenburg 11. Julien Beaumer 12. Max Sanford 13. Matti Jorgensen 14. Slade Varola 15. Cole Thompson 16. Geran Stapleton 17. Deegan Hepp 18. Nate Thrasher 19. Maximus Vohland 20. Ty Freehill 21. Ryder DiFrancesco 22. Jo Shimoda
The rebrand from MKX to Nautilus and the replace accompanying the title change didn’t inspire an uptick in sales. Lincoln hopes that the brand new and massively improved Nautilus shall be a larger gross sales success than the mannequin it replaces. Here are 10 methods the Lincoln Nautilus has improved during the last technology.
With the Lincoln model comprising an all-SUV mannequin lineup, this is what the American luxurious automaker has in retailer for the 2024 mannequin yr
In order to provide the latest and correct info potential, the information used to compile this text was sourced from numerous producer web sites and different authoritative sources, together with goodcarbadcar, Car And Driver, and Ford Authority.
10The Introduction Of A Hybrid Powertrain
Gas And Electric Power Working In Unparalleled Harmony
Lincoln
The 2024 third-generation Nautilus is offered in three trims: Premiere, Reserve, and Black Label.
2024 Lincoln Nautilus Price
Premiere
$50,415
Reserve
$54,750
Black Label
$74,250
(Source: Lincoln)
The adoption of hybrid powertrains is in full swing amongst SUV producers as they attempt to conform to emissions laws and lure in prospects with the promise of higher gas effectivity. A 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and a 100kW electrical motor make up the Nautilus’s hybrid powertrain.
Important Features Of The Nautilus’s Hybrid Engine
Electric motor churning out 134 horsepower
Powertrain paired to a CVT
Combined output of 310 horsepower
The ‘mild’ hybrid system employed by the Nautilus is similar to the one featured in the Ford Escape Hybrid: the powertrain can change between gasoline and electrical energy or use each concurrently. The EPA hasn’t launched consumption statistics for the Nautilus hybrid powertrain. Nevertheless, the Ford Escape Hybrid is rated at 39 MPG mixed, 42 MPG metropolis, and 36 MPG freeway.
9Ditching The Fast But Inefficient V-6 Engine
Better Fuel Efficiency For The Nautilus
Lincoln
Unlike Mazda, which built a new six-cylinder engine for several cars in its SUV lineup, Lincoln ditched its V-6 energy unit, opting to stay with small turbocharged inline-four engines. The twin-turbo V-6 of the earlier technology, which produced 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet, is not provided with the Nautilus. The normal engine possibility is a turbocharged 2.0-liter making 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of twist.
Performance Specifications
Engine
Turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four
Turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four hybrid
Horsepower
250 horsepower
310 horsepower
Torque
275 pound-feet
NA
Transmission
Eight-speed computerized
CVT
Driveline
AWD
AWD
(Specs: Lincoln)
The new-gen inline-four and the last-gen inline-four have related horsepower outputs. However, the previous-gen engine churned out 5 extra pound-feet of torque. Therefore, it’s anticipated that the gas effectivity will stay the identical: 22 MPG mixed, 20 MPG metropolis, and 25 MPG freeway. The discontinued V-6 produced extra energy than the brand new Nautilus powertrains. Whether the brand new SUV will carry out higher than the last-gen SUV is unclear. However, the brand new automotive will doubtless be extra fuel-efficient.
8All Wheel Drive Is Standard On All Trims
Power To All Wheels
Lincoln
You may have the previous-gen Nautilus with front-wheel drive. Lincoln has finished away with the front-wheel drive possibility, providing the Nautilus solely as all-wheel drive. This ought to enhance the SUV’s off-road capabilities. The new Lincoln midsize SUV options adaptive suspension and sensors that continuously monitor the automobile’s braking, steering, physique motion, and movement.
Lincoln Nautilus Standard Drive Modes
Normal
Conserve
Excite
Slippery
Deep circumstances
These completely different drive modes exhibit that the Nautilus isn’t a one-trick pony: it may adapt to varied highway circumstances. In Normal mode, options like Active Noise Control show their value, preventing excess road noise from entering the cabin. In Slippery circumstances, the usual Roll Stability Control helps maintain all wheels planted onto the highway’s floor.
Although Lincoln has been sluggish to enter the EV and PHEV house, the model has made latest strides towards electrification.
7An Improved Hands-Free Driving System
Look! No Hands
Lincoln
An improved model of Lincoln’s hands-free driving know-how, Lincoln Bluecruise 1.2, options within the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The enhanced software program incorporates options like Lane Change Assist, which performs a hands-free lane change after the motive force faucets the flip sign, and In-Lane Repositioning, which actively retains the automotive inside its lane.
Lincoln Nautilus Hands-Free Driving Guide
Activated by way of the Lincoln Way App
Should solely be used on the 130,000 miles of Hands-Free Blue Zones
Drivers must be able to resume management at any level
The system is offered on all three trims. Lincoln will supply a 90-day Bluecruise trial to Premiere and Reserve prospects with an choice to buy a four-year service plan. Black Label prospects will get a service plan requiring renewal after 4 years.
6Introduction Of A 48-Inch Infotainment Screen
A Display Spanning The Entire Dash
Lincoln
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus includes a display screen spanning the whole dashboard. It includes two 24.0-inch screens joined collectively, to create one lengthy 48.0-inch unit, the most important display screen within the midsize luxurious SUV phase. It’s managed by a high-definition 11.1-inch touchscreen; drivers can customise the bigger display screen by dragging and dropping widgets from the smaller show.
Lincoln Nautilus Infotainment System Features
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Alexa built-in
‘Calm’ mode that turns off the 48-inch display screen
Optional 28-speaker Revel sound system
Lincoln insists that the 48-inch show received’t distract the motive force. In truth, the automaker says that the motive force can view the display screen with out taking their eyes off the highway. Lincoln designed the Nautilus’s steering wheel with a flat prime so the driver could have an unobstructed view of the screen.
5Luxurious Interior With Ventilated And Heated Front Seats As Standard
Ride In The Perfect Position
Lincoln
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus’s inside options huge expanses of leather-based, luxurious supplies, and crystal-themed finishes. The entrance seats are heated and ventilated as normal – and you may go for Active Motion therapeutic massage, which provides a therapeutic massage operate to the seats. Perfect Position 24-way-adjustable entrance seats with air flow and warmth can be found.
Lincoln Nautilus Available Interior Themes
Black Onyx and Medium Light Space Gray
Smoked Truffle
Black Onyx and Allura Blue (provided on the Reserve mannequin)
Perfect Position seats are impressed by high-end workplace furnishings seats and plane seats. They function plastic substrate and polyurethane foam, which offer superior consolation and help. The 24-way adjustable perfect-position seats accessible with the Nautilus function thigh extensions.
This luxurious American automaker jumped 14 locations to take the highest spot and is likely one of the most vastly improved manufacturers for predicted reliability
4Optional ‘Lincoln Rejuvenate’ Feature That Disperses One Of Three Scents Into The Cabin
A Fragrant Cabin
Lincoln
‘Lincoln Rejuvenate’ is a function that manipulates the lighting, sound system, therapeutic massage seats, and display screen to supply a efficiency that ought to chill out and reenergize the motive force. As a symphonic orchestra performs, the lighting modifications, the seat massages you and high-resolution animations play on the display screen, rejuvenating your physique. The non-obligatory function additionally disperses certainly one of three scents into the cabin.
The third-gen Lincoln Nautilus has extra passenger room than the outgoing mannequin. The occupants ought to, subsequently, journey in larger consolation. Heated rear seats are non-obligatory on the Premiere and Reserve trims and normal on the top-ranked Black Label variant.
Legroom And Cargo Space Metrics
2023 Lincoln Nautilus
2024 Lincoln Nautilus
Front legroom
42.8 inches
43.5 inches
Rear legroom
39.6 inches
43.1 inches
Cargo Space
37.2 cubic toes
36.4/35.2 cubic toes (Premiere/Reserve & Black Label)
(Specs: Lincoln)
An undesirable aspect impact of elevated legroom for passengers is decreased cargo house. The Nautilus has no third-row seating, so the house behind the second row is reserved for items. Lincoln prioritized passenger consolation of cargo house when designing the brand new Nautilus, which isn’t a nasty factor. Furthermore, there’s nonetheless loads of house so that you can haul cargo.
2Revised Exterior With Optional Jet Appearance Package
As Sleek As A Jet
Lincoln
The all-new Nautilus’s daring new design contains all-new LED headlights and taillights and 4 distinctive grille designs, that each one embody Lincoln’s Quiet Flight design language. All fashions function a entrance mild bar and ‘Lincoln’ lettering that lights up beneath the rear LED taillight. Overall, the third-generation Nautilus regarded extra sculpted and sleeker than the outgoing mannequin. The Jet Appearance Package sharpens the Nautilus’s seems and is offered on all fashions.
Jet Appearance Package Features
High-gloss black or machined wheels (relying on trim)
Exclusive Black Onyx inside
Two-tone paint
Anodized black exterior components
Paint-matching wheel arches and fenders
Redesigned entrance bumper
The Premier trim rides on 19-inch wheels, whereas the Reserve and Black Label trims function 21- and 22-inch wheels, respectively. They are very enticing SUVs as normal. However, the Jet Appearance Package provides an additional layer of magnificence definitely worth the cash.
As an typically neglected three-row SUV within the mid-size luxurious phase, this is how the Aviator is definitely out-gunning a few of its European rivals
1Updated Lincoln Embrace Welcome Sequence
A PrizeWorthy Lights Show
Lincoln
Frankly, the Lincoln Embrace function is a gimmick, like a Tesla Easter Egg. Nevertheless, the flashing lights of your Lincoln could make you are feeling pleased with your luxurious SUV or put a smile in your face after an extended day. An improved Lincoln Embrace sequence awaits prospects of the upcoming Nautilus.
Lincoln Embrace Features
Headlamp and taillamp lighting sequences
A welcome mat that illuminates the world under the entrance doorways
Lighting sequences contained in the cabin
The function detects your strategy by way of your smartphone or key fob and initiates the lights present. You can disable Lincoln Embrace by negotiating to settings on the infotainment display screen and switching ‘Welcome Lighting’ off.
The grim reaper took away the beloved Audi R8 in 2023, however the supercar went out with a proverbial bang. The R8 GT RWD served because the swan music final yr when demand for the Lamborghini Huracan’s sister mannequin doubled within the United States.
Audi of America printed full gross sales outcomes for the yr that simply ended, revealing some fascinating stats. Deliveries of the R8 shot up by 101 %, reaching 631 automobiles in 2023 in comparison with the prior yr when solely 314 individuals purchased one. Looking again in time, Audi moved 649 R8s in 2021, 581 in 2020, 574 in 2019, 927 in 2018, and 772 in 2017.
The R8 is anticipated to return at some point for a fully electric third generation, one that can hopefully be a hit versus the ill-fated R8 E-Tron. Fewer than 100 models of the electrical supercar had been made with an exorbitant asking value of €1 million a pop.
Year
Total Annual Sales
2023
631
2022
314
2021
649
2020
581
2019
574
2018
927
2017
772
Another Audi sports activities automotive going the way in which of the dodo that noticed its gross sales bounce in 2023 was the TT. Recently discontinued, the Tourist Trophy loved a 41-percent hike in demand final yr when the Four Rings bought 725 automobiles within the US. Here’s how the fashionable TT coupe/roadster duo fared in earlier years:
Year
Total Annual Sales
2023
725
2022
516
2021
986
2020
830
2019
1,324
2018
1,289
2017
2,294
But how was 2023 for Audi of America total? It was really a file yr as shipments jumped by 22 % to 228,550 autos. Demand for licensed pre-owned (CPO) autos went up by a considerable 14 %, reaching 37,292 models.
The Ingolstadt-based luxurious model is completely satisfied to report gross sales of electrical fashions additionally reached a file stage within the United States:
With the vacations proper across the nook, BMW M took to Instagram to tease the brand new M5 Touring in entrance of the Christmas tree. The high-performance wagon ditches its earlier camo for wrapping paper and a giant gold bow as a substitute. A festive video can be popping out right this moment on YouTube.
The BMW M5 Touring is among the rarest vehicles the M division has ever constructed. The E34 was assembled in solely 891 models whereas the E61 was restricted to 1,025 models. Both had been fairly particular as the previous got here at a time when sports activities wagons had been a rarity whereas the latter had a V10 engine with Formula 1 DNA. The G99 will not be almost as unique however it’s additionally going to be an fascinating automotive by portraying a V8 wagon within the age of downsizing and SUVs.
Unlike its predecessor, subsequent 12 months’s M5 Touring has probability of making it to the United States, if studies are to be believed. In addition, BMW M certainly needs to lure prospects that may in any other case purchase an Audi RS6 Avant or a Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate.
The M5 Sedan (G90) along with its wagon counterpart would be the solely 5 Series fashions to maintain the V8. Under the hood, BMW M is putting in a twin-turbo 4.4-liter engine. However, the eight-cylinder mill will not be on their own since it’ll be part of forces with an electrical motor. The plug-in hybrid setup is estimated to push out a mixed 700+ horsepower, greater than the usual XM however lower than the XM Label.
Considering BMW has but to disclose the common 5 Series Touring, the new M variant is unlikely to debut anytime quickly. The commonplace wagon will premiere early in 2024 along with the totally electrical i5 (together with i5 M60) whereas the M5 Touring goes to interrupt cowl later within the 12 months.
Prepare to pay a not-so-small fortune for the reason that speedy property goes to value properly over $100,000. The previous-generation M5 Sedan began at $107,900 for the 2023 mannequin 12 months, and the brand new one is unquestionably going to be dearer.
The 30,000 km journey took 10 months and there have been no modifications to the battery or drivetrain for the Nissan electrical SUV
The solely modification finished to the Nissan Ariya was the fitment of 39-inch BF Goodrich tyres.
The couple began from the North Pole, drove by North, Central and South America and ended the journey in Antarctica.
Idea for this journey got here after the couple accomplished the Mongol Rally in 2017 with a Nissan Leaf.
One of the most important challenges for an EV in any market has been the difficulty of vary nervousness. For some, a problem is supposed to be overwhelmed and that’s what adventurer couple Chris and Julie Ramsey got down to do, with the Nissan Ariya EV. The workforce has lastly accomplished their epic journey from the North Pole to the South Pole.
The Challenge
The workforce began its 30,000 km journey on the 1823 Magnetic North Pole, making its approach by North, Central, and South America, and ending within the hostile terrains of Antarctica.
The Tool For The Job: An Electric SUV?
Notably, this marks the primary time any automobile, not simply an EV, has accomplished a Pole-to-Pole drive. The Nissan Ariya used for this journey was in its unique manufacturing unit situation with the one modifications being the fitment of the 39-inch BF Goodrich tyres. As for specs, the Ariya comes with two battery pack choices: 63 kWh and 87 kWh. It will get a number of electrical motor choices with output figures going as much as 394 PS and 599 Nm, and comes with an all-wheel-drive choice (that was used for this specific journey). It has a claimed vary of as much as 489 km.
Why Choose An EV For This?
The thought for this journey got here after the Ramseys accomplished the Mongol Rally in 2017, a ten,000 km problem, in a mildly modified Nissan Leaf (additionally an electrical automobile). The purpose was to kindle curiosity in electrical vehicles and create a memorable exploration expertise. Both Chris and Julie Ramsey needed folks to know that they will take into account electrical vehicles for on a regular basis use.
This newest accomplishment marks a major milestone for electrical vehicles, demonstrating their potential for extraordinary journeys. As electrical autos acquire recognition for his or her dependable efficiency, the Ramseys’ journey turns into a testomony to the rising excellence of electrical vehicles in various and difficult environments.
If you needed to try such a monumental problem, which EV would you might have picked to finish the journey from the North Pole to the South Pole? Let us know within the feedback under.
Last 12 months, Ken Block took the bonkers Audi S1 Hoonitron to Las Vegas for his first all-electric Gymkhana journey. After his tragic snowmobiling accident in January, we thought the Vegas smoke present can be the tip of the Ken Block Gymkhana period. But we have been improper. He filmed yet another journey late final 12 months in Mexico, and it is lastly right here.
Officially known as Electrikhana Two: Mexico City, the Head Hoonigan in Charge (HHIC) exhibits no mercy to tires in a number of places across the iconic capital metropolis. Technically, it begins on the Plaza de Toros Mexico, however the video opens with an fascinating all-wheel-drive burnout the likes of which you’ve got by no means seen.
Watch carefully – the Audi’s entrance wheels are turning backward whereas the rears spin ahead. That’s the magic of electrical energy and a number of motors, and that is just the start of the trickery to come back.
The video kicks off with a dash outdoors of the stadium, resulting in drifts, spins, tight donuts, and a few close to misses as he launches over curves and clips partitions. When the Audi S1 E-Tron Quattro was first revealed, a selected worth for the one-off wasn’t talked about however the phrase tens of millions was used regularly. The plethora of busted Audi elements we see on this video suggests Block wasn’t interested by such issues for this specific Gymkhana session.
Eventually, the motion reaches the airport the place we get some neat-o spins, drifts, and a 126-mph straight-line pace run. Then comes one other new trick. We do not know if there is a particular title for it, so we’ll simply dub it the Hoonitron J-Turn. The electrically pushed wheels can immediately change path from ahead to reverse, and Block makes use of that functionality to spin the automotive from ahead to reverse and again ahead, all with out dropping a lot pace. Jump to the 7:15 mark to see what we’re speaking about.
Or higher but, simply watch from begin to end and benefit from the trip from the person who turned this style on its head. The video ends with a montage from all of Block’s Gymkhana movies, going again to the OG clip from 2008. It’s good to see him in motion one final time.
Porsche unveiled the third-generation Panamera in Shanghai, surprising the audience with a special one-of-a-kind Turbo model. Developed by the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur division, known for customized vehicles, it showcases the limitless possibilities available through the Sonderwunsch (German for “special request”) program.
While this specific Panamera is a unique creation, Porsche highlights the “all-but-unlimited options” for the new model, meaning it should be possible to order a similar one. It sports a striking two-tone paint with a primary Leblon Violet Metallic color adorned with subtle chestnut accents, finished with a clear coat containing vaporized real gold flakes.
The O2 took design cues from the Precept concept – which previewed the 5 – and Ingenlath said it was developed with two goals: further reinforcing the brand’s image as a “luxury sports brand” and pushing internal development.
“The energy and vision that it brings into the company definitely drives us,” said Ingenlath. “We made the Precept a reality with the Polestar 5, and that’s the result of us daring to go out with that vision.”
He added: “The propulsion of an electric drivetrain is great for a sports car. And then to do it when an open-roof concept, when everybody dreams about ‘the fresh air, the breeze, being closer to nature’ – it’s a perfect fit to have that with an electric drivetrain, and not only have fresh air when you arrive at it, but you’ll leave it for the people behind you.
“Electric propulsion is absolutely a perfect fit for a roadster, so I would love to put an exclamation mark that the future of driving an open roadster has to be electric.”
The O2, which features a fixed retracting roof, is substantially shorter than the 5, at around 4600mm long, with the wheelbase shrunk by around 400mm. This has been enabled by removing the ‘foot garage’ – a well in the skateboard chassis floor of the 5 to increase rear leg room – from the platform. Polestar claims this will allow the model to maintain huge rigidity, ensuring it offers strong handling and dynamics.
The second round of the 2023 FIM World Supercross championship was held in Abu Dhabi. Joey Savatgy emerged as the overall winner in the WSX450GP class, despite not winning any of the three rounds. The round wins went to Vince Friese, Dean Wilson, and Ken Roczen. Vince Friese was the center of controversy throughout the night due to collisions with several riders. At times, he was the aggressor, while other times, he was the victim. In the WSX250 class, Max Anstie claimed victory over Chris Blose. You can watch the live stream below.
In the final race of the night, Vince Friese and Joey Savatgy engaged in a series of collisions. In this particular incident, Friese took a shortcut to stay ahead of Savatgy, but he eventually fell and lost his position. Ken Roczen recorded the fastest lap time of the night, but a crash in the first race cost him the leading position.
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