Month: June 2023

Following the Malaysian-market launch of the three.0L biturbo V6 petrol engined Ford Ranger Raptor, the performance-oriented double-cab pick-up truck now arrives in 2.0L biturbo diesel kind, priced at RM248,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.

As with its petrol-powered twin, the diesel Ranger Raptor is offered in Malaysia with a five-year, 160,000 km guarantee, whichever comes first. For comparability, the three.0L V6 petrol model of the Ranger Raptor is priced at RM259,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.

The headlining distinction right here is the powertrain, which is identical 2.zero litre twin-turbocharged inline-four cylinder diesel engine that outputs 210 PS at 3,750 rpm and 500 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 2,000 rpm, that are similar output figures as these within the common Ranger variants with the biturbo model of this engine.

Transmission is identical as these of the biturbo diesel powertrain variants, being a 10-speed computerized. The diesel-engined Ranger Raptor will get digital shift-on-the-fly for 4A (4WD Computerized), 2H, 4H and 4L modes. Right here, the two.0L will get an electronically managed rear axle LSD; the petrol model will get entrance and rear LSDs.

Drive modes on the diesel Ranger Raptor are comprised of Regular, Sport and Slippery for normal paved roads, and the off-road modes encompass Rock Crawl, Sand, Mud and Ruts, and Baja mode.

Primary suspension structure for the diesel Ranger Raptor is similar to that of the V6 petrol model, right here on the diesel that includes entrance double wishbones with light-weight Fox 2.5-inch inner bypass dampers, aluminium higher and decrease management arms within the entrance, and a Watts linkage coil spring setup for the rear.

Rolling inventory on the diesel Ranger Raptor can also be shared with the V6 petrol model, boasting of 17-inch alloys wheels fitted with 285/70R17 BF Goodrich all-terrain KO2 tyres.

Exterior dimensions for the diesel Ranger Raptor match these of its petrol twin, measuring 5,381 mm lengthy, 2,028 mm huge and 1,922 mm tall with a wheelbase of three,270 mm.

Visible identifiers that set aside the diesel-fuelled Ranger Raptor from its petrol sibling are few, save for the rear finish the place there’s a sole exhaust pipe positioned additional contained in the rear bumper as on the common Ranger variants, whereas the three.0L V6 Ranger Raptor is adorned with twin exhaust retailers at every finish of the rear bumper.

Exterior tools on the diesel is in any other case similar to the petrol, with LED matrix headlamps that includes self-levelling alongside C-clamp formed LED daytime operating lights, powered facet mirrors with puddle lamps, a fender flare over every wheel, and ‘FORD’ block lettering on the entrance grille.

Additional exterior options on the diesel Ranger Raptor embrace LED hind lights, aluminium facet steps, 2.Three mm underbody safety plates, entrance and rear restoration tow hooks, standard-fit bedliner, six cargo hook factors, and an easy-lift tailgate.

Shifting inside, the inside of the diesel-fuelled Ranger Raptor takes after its V6 petrol sibling, the place the motive force will get a 12.4-inch multi-information show, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with 12 o’clock marker in orange and a ‘Raptor’ emblem on the base, magnesium shift paddles and an digital gear selector.

Slight variations between the petrol and diesel variations of the Ranger Raptor floor; whereas the petrol V6 will get 11-way electrically adjustable chairs for each entrance occupants, the two.0L diesel right here presents 10-way energy adjustment for the motive force, whereas the entrance passenger will get 10-way guide adjustment.

Each nonetheless get lumbar assist, and are trimmed in leather-based for each the entrance and rear seats. all 4 doorways get seize help handles. Becoming a member of the trim pack is a set of Raptor scheme flooring mats.

Infotainment is offered by a 12-inch, portrait-oriented touchscreen that includes Ford’s SYNC 4A interface together with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as normal, and an eight-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, matching that of the petrol V6 model.

Additionally included within the diesel Ranger Raptor are 4 USB charging ports (one USB-C and one USB-A in entrance and the rear, every), a 12-volt DC energy outlet within the centre console field, and a 230-volt 400W CA outlet within the cargo mattress.

Security package on the diesel variant contains seven airbags, entrance and rear parking sensors, reverse digital camera, ABS and EBD with digital stability management, hill begin help, hill descent management, a tyre strain monitoring system and a 360-degree digital camera system.

Superior driver help methods additionally embrace adaptive cruise management with cease and go perform in visitors, AEB with pedestrian detection, ahead collision warning, lane maintain help, lane departure warning, blind spot detection system, excessive beam help, rear cross visitors alert, multi-collision brake and emergency cease sign.

As with the three.0L petrol biturbo V6 Ranger Raptor, the two.0L biturbo diesel Ranger Raptor right here is obtainable in a palette of 5 exterior colors – Code Orange, Absolute Black, Arctic White, Conquer Gray, and Blue Lightning. To recap, this mannequin is obtainable in Malaysia with a five-year, 160,000 km guarantee, whichever comes first.

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Kalau kita lihat kebanyakkan model-model baharu yang dilancarkan di Indonesia, masih banyak yang hadir dengan pilihan varian dengan kotak gear guide. Tidak seperti Malaysia di mana antara mannequin mampu milik yang ditawarkan dengan kotak gear guide adalah Proton Saga Commonplace, dan juga Perodua Axia E generasi terdahulu (dikhabarkan akan dijual semula tidak lama lagi).

Ini adalah kerana permintaan untuk model-model dengan kotak gear guide ini mendapat permintaan yang sangat rendah di Malaysia, sehinggakan ia tidak lagi berbaloi untuk diproduksi oleh pengeluar.

Agaknya berapa banyak lagi permintaan untuk kotak gear guide tersebu di Indonesia sehingga ia masih ditawarkan secara meluas di negara berkenaan? Menurut David Gunawan, ketua rantau Astra Daihatsu untuk kawasan Jawa Timur, Bali dan Nusa Tenggara, permintaan terhadap mannequin dengan kotak gear guide bagi Daihatsu sememangnya masih lagi sangat tinggi.

“Untuk kami di Daihatsu, memang guide masih sangat diminati. Tapi memang kalau untuk jenama lain, saya lihat pasti transmisi automatik lebih diminati. Di Daihatsu sendiri kita juga perlu melihat modelnya, kerana setiap mannequin mempunyai dominasi yang berbeza antara guide dan automatik,” kata David kepada portal automotif Indonesia, Autonetmagz.

“Contohnya untuk Rocky (kembar kepada Perodua Ativa), tentunya pilihan transmisi automatik lebih dominan berbanding guide. Tetapi untuk Sigra dan Xenia (kembar kepada Perodua Alza), komposisi yang membeli transmisi guide lebih besar berbanding transmisi automatik,” jelas David dan menambah bahawa pilihan transmisi guide untuk pelanggan Daihatsu di Jawa Timur masih mencecah 80%.

Apa yang dinyatakan oleh Daihatsu Indonesia ini agak sama dengan apa yang disebut oleh Honda Indonesia sebelum ini. Menurut pengarah pemasaran jualan dan inovasi perniagaan PT Honda Prospect Motor, Yusak Billy ketika pelancaran Honda WR-V E dengan kotak gear guide enam kelajuan bulan lalu, Honda masih mempunyai ramai pelanggan yang mahukan kereta dengan kotak gear guide khususnya diluar kawasan Pulau Jawa.

“Honda WR-V E transmisi guide ini kami tawarkan untuk memenuhi permintaan pelanggan, terutamanya dari luar Pulau Jawa yang ada keperluan dan keadaan bentuk muka bumi yang lebih bervariasi. Dengan tetap menampilkan pelbagai kelebihan dari Honda WR-V, kami percaya varian ini akan memberikan lebih banyak pilihan dengan nilai yang lebih besar bagi pelanggan.” katanya.

The following-gen Volkswagen Tiguan is on the best way and will arrive in 2024. This new gallery of spy photographs catches each the usual mannequin on the Nürburgring and the R-Line trim on the highway.

The VW improvement crew makes use of delicate camouflage to cowl this car. For instance, there is a faux grille and decals over a part of the headlights. Among the materials on the decrease fascia additionally seems to be there as a placeholder, which is very evident on the R-Line.

On the again, there are stickers over the taillights. The decrease fascia options faux exhausts.

The black R-Line has a distinct grille for the decrease fascia with diamond-shaped mesh. Nevertheless, that is the one main distinction that is seen due to the bountiful camouflage.

The white Tiguan in these footage appears just like the one from spy photographs from the USA in late March. This hints that the model for Europe and the US would possibly look alike, reasonably than VW giving the North American model a distinct look.

Inside, the brand new Tiguan has a massive, tablet-like show on the middle stack (see above). The spy photographs do not present an amazing look, however there appears to be a digital instrument cluster.

The at the moment obtainable data suggests the brand new Tiguan would use an up to date model of the present mannequin’s underpinnings. The corporate reportedly does not need to put money into an all-new platform when it may put that cash in direction of future EVs.

We do not but have precise powertrain particulars concerning the new Tiguan. An earlier report indicatees that the next-gen mannequin will get more-powerful engines, at the least in the USA. Extra muscle can be on the best way for the Atlas.

Search for the brand new Tiguan to debut earlier than the top of the yr. Though, gross sales won’t start till 2024.

An electrical Tiguan can be coming. Nevertheless, it’d experience on the electric-specific MEB-Plus structure. Manufacturing begins in 2026 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Closely camouflaged improvement automobiles are already on the highway.

MONTMELO, Spain — Max Verstappen had warned that his Crimson Bull workforce was adequate to win each single race of the Formulation One season. On Sunday he took yet one more step towards that formidable sweep by easing to victory on the Spanish Grand Prix.

The 2-time defending champion began from pole place and by no means was challenged as he breezed to his fifth win in seven races this 12 months.

Verstappen beat Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari to the primary nook after which eased his superior automotive across the 4.6-kilometer (2.8-mile) Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to complete properly forward of Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.

“It’s a huge pleasure to drive a automotive like this and it confirmed on a day like this,” Verstappen stated. “Hopefully we will stick with it all year long.”

However Verstappen warned in opposition to complacency.

“We simply should deal with ourselves and attempt to carry on bettering our automotive,” he stated. “In fact proper now all of it seems nice, however you’ll be able to’t stand nonetheless on this world.”

His dominant race efficiency got here after he secured pole place with intimidating ease on Saturday. Verstappen set an untouchable prime lap time after which watched the remainder of the pack scramble for the opposite spots on the grid from his storage.

The Dutchman had stated earlier than follow for the Barcelona race that whereas the Crimson Bull vehicles had been quick and dependable sufficient to win each single race, he figured that “We are going to all the time have tracks the place it doesn’t work out precisely, unhealthy luck in qualifying, errors, no matter.”

Nothing went improper, not less than not for Verstappen, this weekend.

As anticipated given the tempo of the Crimson Bull, the 66-lap race was largely determined within the 595-meter run from the beginning line to Flip One.

Sainz tried to get the soar on Verstappen from the off by beginning on a quicker, though much less sturdy, tire than the polesitter. Sainz was side-by-side with Verstappen after the lengthy opening straightway going into the primary flip, however the Crimson Bull fended off the Ferrari to remain in entrance.

His 40th profession win, together with his third in Barcelona, leaves Verstappen one win behind the late Ayrton Senna’s complete of 41. He additionally appears properly on target to matching Senna’s three world titles. Verstappen set a Crimson Bull report with 39 wins final weekend at Monaco, breaking Sebastian Vettel’s report of 38.

Crimson Bull’s different driver, Sergio Pérez, completed fourth after combating his approach up from 11th initially. Pérez gained the 2 races Verstappen did not win this 12 months.

Verstappen grew his lead over Pérez to 53 factors after he additionally grabbed an additional level for the quickest lap.

After seeing off Sainz, the most important problem that Verstappen confronted was staying inside the monitor traces: he was warned thrice by race officers that he had pushed out of bounds.

Sainz needed to accept fifth after being handed by the Mercedes vehicles and Pérez’s Crimson Bull.

Dwelling favourite Fernando Alonso disenchanted the legion of Spanish followers by ending a season-worst seventh place, proper behind teammate Lance Stroll.

Esteban Ocon was eighth in an Alpine forward of Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu and Pierre Gasly within the different Alpine to spherical out the highest 10.

As Verstappen sailed off into the gap, the aggressive racing got here for the opposite podium spots and the factors positions of the highest 10.

Mercedes acquired the higher of Ferrari and Aston Martin with its new improve within the battle for a possible second-place end within the constructors championship.

Hamilton, a six-time winner in Spain, acquired previous Sainz early on and by no means let go of the runner-up spot.

Russell, in the meantime, produced probably the most spectacular driving of the day by overtaking automotive after automotive to make up for his 12th-place begin.

Russell additionally offered some humor when at one level he informed his workforce radio that he thought rain was falling, solely to comprehend that it was sweat inside his helmet.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was 11th after beginning the race from the pitlane following a change to the rear of his automotive after a disastrous qualifying session left him 19th.

The season now heads to Canada in two weeks.

Hamilton is fourth within the standings, behind Alonso in third.

“The Bulls are nonetheless a bit forward however we are going to maintain chasing them down,” stated an exuberant Hamilton, who noticed Verstappen snatch the world title from him within the closing race of the 2021 season.

“I feel they’re nonetheless a bit too fast in the intervening time. If we will shut on them by the tip of the 12 months then that might be nice. If not, then subsequent 12 months.”

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• The Honda eGX Racing Kart is an idea for now, however its best enchantment is that it is powered by two 1.3-kWh batteries that final for as much as 45 minutes of flat-out driving and could be changed in beneath 30 seconds.
• The only electrical motor offers the eGX kart loads of gusto, even when the batteries contribute to a 230-pound weight that makes it a bit heftier than comparable fuel karts.
• The batteries take round 5 hours to cost, however the easy swapping process implies that the enjoyable does not must cease when the cost is depleted.

For most individuals, motorsports is prohibitively costly. Even karting, the bottom rung on the ladder, is a pricey train. However Honda’s newest experiment, the eGX Racing Kart, exhibits a brand new path that would make karting much more accessible, eliminating pricey nonrenewable objects and decreasing general upkeep necessities. The eGX Racing Kart is only a idea for now, however the electrical car’s swappable batteries trace at a brand new future for grassroots motorsports.

The eGX kart makes use of Honda’s Cell Energy Pack (MPP) batteries, that are designed to be simply replaceable. Measuring 11.7 inches by 6.2 inches by 7.zero inches, the MPPs are roughly the dimensions of a two-slice toaster and weigh 22.7 kilos. Due to sturdily built-in handles, transporting the battery is a breeze. The MPP is already in use in Japan, the place electric-moped riders can cease at stations to rapidly swap out a depleted battery for a contemporary one quite than wait for his or her bike to cost.

The roughly 50-volt batteries can every retailer 1.Three kWh and take about 5 hours to recharge. Within the eGX, two MPP models are wired to function in collection, leading to a extra environment friendly system with much less vitality loss in comparison with batteries wired in parallel. Honda says the 2 batteries mix to supply 35 to 45 minutes of driving at a time.

If you wish to keep on the observe whereas the batteries recharge, swapping in new packs takes lower than 30 seconds. Merely carry the plastic container lid, undo the locking mechanism by pulling up on the deal with, and slide the battery out. The entire course of is idiot-proof, with MPPs solely becoming into the container a technique and the locking mechanism making a audible click on when the battery is accurately inserted.

We sampled the eGX Racing Kart throughout a current occasion at Detroit’s M1 Concourse. The kart itself is a fairly customary affair, utilizing a Parolin chassis with minor adjustments for brand new mountings. The eGX measures 77.9 inches lengthy, 53.1 inches large, and 23.2 inches tall, sans driver in fact, and weighs 230 kilos, barely heavier than a gas-powered shifter kart. The wheelbase stretches 41.Three inches lengthy.

Energy comes from a single motor mounted behind the motive force’s seat, and though Honda would not disclose the output, the kart felt extraordinarily zippy. The eGX tops out at about 45 mph, though the makeshift observe we trialed them on did not have lengthy sufficient straights to see that prime pace. However the prompt torque of the electrical motor makes the eGX really feel extremely keen and responsive, and the surge of energy does not fall off as you retain the throttle pinned.

In any other case, the eGX feels just like different karts, with huge quantities of grip, tremendously heavy steering, and sensitive braking because of a single 7.6-inch rear brake rotor, which can be utilized to rotate the kart by corners with out scrubbing an excessive amount of pace.

The actual promoting level of the eGX is its simplicity. By eradicating the internal-combustion engine and all of its accompanying fluids, the kart turns into nearly upkeep free. On the eGX, the one actual consumable are the tires, in addition to switching out the batteries after a 45 minute session. In fact, profiting from the swappable setup would require shopping for additional batteries. This might turn into a big expense for somebody who owns their very own kart, though it might be a one-time price. Honda remained tight-lipped about pricing for the battery models.

The larger profit could be for kart observe house owners, the place the economies of scale may lead to huge financial savings. Many areas already use electrical karts that should be parked every time they’re charged, requiring a bigger fleet in order that there are all the time karts accessible to prospects. However Honda’s setup would enable these karts to stay on observe, bringing extra smiles to patrons’ faces whereas the batteries cost on the aspect. Because the karts would not should be taken out of the rotation for charging, the tracks may keep smaller fleets. Mixed with the minimal upkeep, the entire system may make rental kart companies much more environment friendly.

Honda is not formally promoting the eGX simply but, however we had been instructed that the automaker is presently evaluating the enterprise case for placing the kart into manufacturing. We envision the simplicity of the eGX’s battery swapping inspiring a brand new era of racing drivers, and we hope that Honda can work out methods to make the eGX work financially. As the enduring Subject of Desires line goes, “In the event you construct it, they are going to come.”

The Vary Rover Sport was redesigned for 2023, and for the SUV’s second 12 months in the marketplace JLR (previously Jaguar Land Rover) has made a sequence of updates.

Key amongst them is the brand new Vary Rover Sport SV flagship first proven on Wednesday, which serves because the successor to the earlier era’s Vary Rover Sport SVR grade and combines a 626-hp output with a classy chassis setup.

Getting your palms on one will not be straightforward as JLR plans to supply the SV through invite solely, at the least for the primary 12 months of manufacturing.

There’s loads of efficiency elsewhere within the vary, nevertheless. The entry-level grade is the P360 SE with a 3.0-liter turbo-6 and mild-hybrid mixture that delivers 355 hp and 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.7 seconds. Above that is the P400 SE Dynamic with the identical powertrain because the P360 SE, however with 395 hp, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.Four seconds.

Additional up is a P550e plug-in hybrid grade that is new for 2024. This grade replaces the present P440e plug-in hybrid grade, with the one actual distinction being a extra highly effective electrical motor working with the identical 3.0-liter turbo-6 as the present setup. Peak output is 542 hp, up from the present setup’s 434 hp. With the additional horsepower, the 0-60 mph time drops from 5.5 to 4.7 seconds.

The following step up the efficiency ladder is the brand new SV, which packs a turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8. With 626 hp on faucet, the SV will hustle to 60 mph from relaxation in solely 3.6 seconds.

Different updates for the 2024 Vary Rover Sport embody the newest model of JLR’s Pivi Professional infotainment system, which incorporates a 13.1-inch touchscreen whose important display screen has everlasting digital sidebars with sliding controls for often used features, like adjusting the quantity or local weather settings. The most recent system additionally has built-in Amazon Alexa and assist for over-the-air updates.

Additionally new for 2024 is Nation Highway Help, which makes use of navigation data to regulate car velocity to account for curves and posted velocity limits when adaptive cruise management is activated.

The SV additionally advantages from a brand new characteristic referred to as the Physique and Soul Seat. This consists of transducers constructed inside a number of the seat to generate vibrations to allow you to “really feel” the beat of a tune. Nevertheless, there’s additionally a wellness program designed to scale back stress and improve leisure by influencing the variation in time between heartbeats. JLR hasn’t stated whether or not this characteristic shall be added to different Vary Rover Sport grades.

Pricing for the 2024 Vary Rover Sport begins from $85,075, together with a $1,475 vacation spot cost. Pricing data for the SV flagship shall be introduced at a later date.

Prefer it or not, superior driving help and absolutely autonomous applied sciences are slowly however steadily turning into the brand new norm within the automotive business. And whereas we imagine it will make sense for a number of the most boring and aggravating drives to be managed by some kind of software program, we aren’t so certain about drives that are supposed to provide you with enjoyable and pleasure behind the steering wheel. Sure, we’re speaking largely about observe enjoyable.

Apparently, nonetheless, Hyundai needs to make use of superior programs so as to help you throughout these weekends of closed-course driving. At a look, it might sound like one thing you’d by no means need to use however the reality is the automaker doesn’t need the system to make steering inputs or speed up and brake autonomously, for instance. As a substitute, the essential thought is information gathering and managing for exact driving directions.

Hyundai filed a patent software for this new expertise in June final 12 months however we’re seeing it for the primary time solely now, about 12 months later. That doesn’t essentially imply it will be utilized in manufacturing automobiles anytime quickly – many automakers like to guard their concepts with patents – however a minimum of it reveals the route during which Hyundai is wanting. 

So, what’s the thought? In patent software 17/839,994 from June 14, 2022, the producer explains the strategy contains setting up a database based mostly on supply information together with driving information for a circuit. Primarily based on this information, the system creates driving directions after which gives it to “a minimum of one automobile” earlier than updating the database based mostly on the driving information acquired by that automobile. Or, put merely, it is a self-learning and self-optimizing technique, which ought to present the motive force with directions on the right way to be faster across the observe.

This isn’t the one driver-assist system destined to be used outdoors public roads. Simply yesterday, Jeep teased its autonomous off-road driving tech, which is meant to assist each seasoned off-roaders and novice adventurers.