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Keep in mind the automotive Tony Stark drove in Avengers: Endgame? That was the Audi e-tron GT, and the absolutely electrical sports activities sedan is making its official launch debut as we speak, becoming a member of the Q8 e-tron in PHS Automotive Malaysia’s (PHSAM) line-up of e-tron fashions.

The 2022 World Efficiency Automotive of the 12 months first made its debut in February 2021 and is constructed on the J1 platform, which is shared with the Porsche Taycan. The e-tron GT measures 4,989 mm lengthy, 1,964 mm huge, 1,414 mm tall and has a wheelbase of two,900 mm. In comparison with its SUV stablemate talked about at the beginning, the e-tron GT vary is loads easier in relation to the variety of variants supplied.

On the entry stage, there’s the e-tron GT quattro that retails at RM587,990 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. For the cash, you’re getting an all-wheel drive electrical powertrain with an electrical motor on every axle, with the one on the entrance being paired with a single-speed transmission, whereas the rear unit has a two-speed gearbox.

Collectively, they supply a complete system output of 476 PS (469 hp or 350 kW) and 630 Nm of torque, which is sweet for a 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds and a prime velocity of 245 km/h. Do you have to want just a little bit extra, an obtainable increase mode briefly gives you with 530 PS (523 hp or 390 kW) and 640 Nm so you’ll be able to full the century dash in simply 4.1 seconds. Nifty.

Powering the electrical motors is a lithium-ion battery with a gross power capability of 83.7 kWh (93.Four kWh gross) that gives as much as 458 km of vary following the WLTP normal. For charging, the e-tron GT quattro helps a most AC enter (Kind 2) of 11 kW, with a full cost taking about 9 hours. When plugged right into a DC quick charger able to matching the automotive’s max enter of 270 kW, a 5-80% state of cost (SoC) takes simply 22.5 minutes.

Normal gear that’s included with this variant embrace 20-inch black five-spoke aerodynamic module type alloy wheels, managed dampers (not air suspension), the e-tron sport sound system, Audi drive choose, LED headlamps and taillights with dynamic flip alerts, the Black look package deal plus, a panoramic glass sunroof, leatherette inside parts, a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel, perforated leather-based upholstery, powered entrance sports activities seats with driver-side reminiscence operate and three-zone local weather management.

Infotainment wants are met by the MMI Navigation plus with MMI contact system, which includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen show in addition to assist for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay by way of the Audi smartphone interface. One other show current within the inside is the 12.3-inch Audi digital cockpit (digital instrument cluster).

As for security and driver help techniques, the e-tron GT quattro comes normal with eight airbags, Audi pre sense entrance and rear (contains AEB), adaptive cruise management (with velocity limiter, effectivity help swerve help and switch help), lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring in addition to entrance and rear cross site visitors help.

Do you have to want to improve the package record, the e-tron GT quattro may also be ordered with the Dynamic Package deal that brings the asking worth as much as RM661,990. For the added premium, you get matrix LED headlamps with laser gentle expertise, a head-up show, a carbon-fibre roof in addition to metal brakes with a hardy tungsten carbide coating (just like the Porsche Floor Coated Brake system) and purple brake calipers.

Different upgrades embrace inside parts in nice Nappa leather-based or Dinamica microfibre in addition to a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system. The onboard AC charger additionally sees a rise in charging capability to 22 kW, bringing down the time it takes to achieve a full cost right down to about Four hours.

If the e-tron GT quattro is just not spectacular sufficient for you, think about the RS e-tron GT as a substitute. The range-topper is priced at RM787,990 and might speed up from a useless cease to 100 km/h in simply 3.6 seconds.

That is made attainable by the upper outputs from its pair of electrical motors, which give 598 PS (590 hp or 440 kW) and 830 Nm. As with the “base” choice, there’s a lift mode that will increase peak energy briefly to 646 PS (637 hp or 475 kW) so you will get from 0-100 km/h in 3.Three seconds. Vary is sacrificed for the added grunt, with 447 km supplied by the battery with similar power capability because the e-tron GT quattro.

When it comes to gear, the RS e-tron GT intently matches the e-tron GT quattro with the Dynamic Package deal, but it surely will get some variant-specific objects like 21-inch black five-twin-spoke concave module alloys, nice Nappa leather-based/Dinamica microfibre upholstery, the Shiny carbon styling package deal, carbon exterior mirror housings, stainless-steel pedals, matte Carbon Twill ornamental inserts, illuminated shiny carbon scuff plates and a black Dinamica microfibre headliner.

Of extra significance are the driving-related options particular to the RS e-tron GT, which embrace a managed rear differential lock for the quattro all-wheel drive system, rear-wheel steering and an adaptive air suspension system.

Every e-tron GT bought comes with an ordinary two-year guarantee and five-year roadside help. Prospects can choose so as to add on the Audi Assurance Package deal (AAP) that provides one other three years to the car guarantee for a complete of 5 years. The EV battery can be coated by an eight-year, 160,000-km guarantee.

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Some time again, YouTuber Joe Achilles did one thing that each automotive fanatic fears—a cash shift. What’s a cash shift, you would possibly ask? It’s while you’re on the prime of a gear, nearing redline, and, as an alternative of upshifting, by accident downshifting a gear. In Achilles’s sake, he was on the prime of forth gear in his BMW M2 Competitors on monitor and went to upshift into fifth to maintain accelerating down the straightaway. Nonetheless, as an alternative he by accident shifted into third. As you possibly can think about, that over-revved the engine, which made some crunchy noises.

When he first made the video, explaining what occurred, he wasn’t positive of the harm that was finished to the engine. All he knew was that it didn’t run anymore. So he had it towed to Swift Efficiency to have it checked out, to find out the harm and the way a lot it was going to price. Nonetheless, it was going to take a few weeks earlier than Swift Efficiency might test the automotive out, so Achilles needed to wait.

On this new video, you get to see Achilles head again to Swift efficiency in hopes of determining precisely what was damaged, the way it could possibly be fastened, and the way a lot it would price. Every time a automotive will get money-shifted, the timing can exit of whack, inflicting the pistons and valves to make contact, thus kissing the engine goodbye. In order that’s the place Swift efficiency began their investigation.

Plugging the automotive in confirmed error faults for timing, in order that they have been fairly assured one thing was mistaken. Nonetheless, it wasn’t instantly clear simply how mistaken issues have been. Whereas checking for points, they pressure-tested every cylinder, to ensure they have been all holding stress. Because it turned out, cylinder three wasn’t holding any stress in any respect, whereas the opposite 5 have been good. So clearly one thing went horribly mistaken with cylinder three.

Precisely what went mistaken and the way a lot it would price is but to be decided. Whereas the valves appeared OK below first inspection, there might nonetheless be harm there as properly. It might find yourself being costly or extraordinarily costly. Nonetheless, Achilles put some huge cash, time, and coronary heart into his M2 Comp, so it’s probably value fixing. Let this be a lesson to anybody who thinks they’re a correct sizzling shoe: Achilles is a fairly good driver and even he money-shifted his automotive. It may possibly occur, and when it does, it may be a really costly repair. Let’s hope Achilles’s M2 is again on the street quickly sufficient.

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The 2024 Mazda3 arrives with a revised trim lineup that provides new grades and loses others. The bottom value is now $25,335 after the $1,165 vacation spot price, which is $1,720 greater than final yr.

The S grade stays the bottom mannequin, however it’s now solely out there as a sedan. Expanded customary options embrace blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert with rear door alert. The two.5-liter four-cylinder makes 191 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque.

The Choose Sport is a brand new trim that replaces final yr’s Choose grade and is offered as a sedan and hatchback. It has keyless entry, dual-zone local weather management, a rear armrest with cup holders, and side-mirror-mounted flip indicators. The upholstery is black leatherette.

The Most popular grade provides an influence moonroof, heated entrance seats, and an eight-way energy driver seat. The cabin is offered in black or Greige leatherette.

The Carbon Version now solely comes with all-wheel drive. The trim degree additionally features wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s additionally a Qi wi-fi telephone charger. This grade solely comes within the colour Polymetal Grey and crimson leather-based upholstery.

The Premium grade is now solely out there with a six-speed guide with front-wheel drive and the hatchback physique. This mannequin additionally has a Bose 12-speaker stereo, a head-up show, navigation, and an adaptive entrance lighting system. Inside, there’s black or crimson leather-based upholstery.

The Turbo grade is gone, and there is now the Carbon Turbo trim. Its turbocharged engine makes 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque on 93-octane gasoline, and these fashions solely include all-wheel drive. On the skin, the physique is Zircon Sand Metallic with gloss-black aspect mirrors. The cabin has a mixture of black and terracotta leatherette with crimson stitching. The infotainment display screen measures 10.25 inches, reasonably than 8.Eight inches for the opposite grades.

The Turbo Premium Plus continues to be the range-topping trim. The sedan’s exterior has a rear lip spoiler, and the hatchback will get a roof spoiler and a entrance air dam. The expanded security options embrace Rear Course Base Security that features braking help whereas in reverse, visitors jam help, 360-degree digital camera system, visitors signal recognition, and auto-dimming rearview mirror. A 12-speaker stereo, navigation, and a head-up show are among the many further facilities. 

Mazda lists 5 premium paint colours. Soul Crimson Crystal Metallic and Machine Grey Metallic are $595. Polymetal Grey Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, and Ceramic Metallic are $450.

The desk under exhibits 2024 and 2023 Mazda3 pricing by trim degree:

We not too long ago featured {a magazine} that’s bucking the “print is lifeless” development. There are extra, however they aren’t one thing you will see at your native newsstand or Barnes & Noble like Hemmings Basic Automotive. If in case you have loved that periodical, then you might be sure to get pleasure from Crankshaft as a result of it’s the creation of Richard Lentinello, the gentleman who formed Hemmings Basic Automotive from inception.

Richard Lentinello first dipped his publishing toes with the self-published Carrozzeria journal. From there, he joined CSK Publishing and have become the editor of Excessive-Efficiency Pontiac, then Muscle Vehicles and different titles throughout the CSK roster. Whereas at Hemmings Motor Information, his enter and affect might be felt inside all its titles.

Richard’s expertise has put him within the thick within the American traditional automotive scene, however it’s the creation of Crankshaft that’s his magnum opus. In response to the web site, the objective of this quarterly publication is “to be the very best, all-inclusive collector-car publication of its type; one which you’ll get pleasure from studying with immense satisfaction” irrespective of the origin of the car. Recurring departments embody:

• Beneath Restoration
• Vanished — a glance again at racing venues that not exist
• From the Drawing Board — in-depth profiles on coachbuilders
• Nonetheless Taking part in With Vehicles — profiles on older fanatics who proceed to get pleasure from engaged on automobiles
• The Youngsters Are Alright — profiles on the under-30 crowd
• Mechanical Masterpieces — tech articles concerning the parts that make sure traditional automobiles tick

Every Crankshaft subject is over 140 pages of paper correctly befitting the subject with phrases and images from many journalists of whom you might acknowledge (together with lots of your favorites from Hemmings). Take a look at Crankshaft’s web site and permit your self to be peer-pressured right into a subscription.

Suppose you had a factor for 1920s-era automotive design and wished to make a Gatsby-esque assertion on the subsequent Monaco Grand Prix. Or maybe you desire a lair on the excessive seas worthy of a James Bond villain. If the reply to both of those situations is “sure, please,” then Andy Waugh Yacht Design has one thing for you. 

Dubbed the Decadence, the 80-meter, or 262-foot catamaran idea is impressed by the automotive and aeronautical advances of the 1920s. It seems to be like an Auburn Speedster or the “Depend Trossi” 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK. However in accordance with the design agency, it “exemplifies the potential of the SWATH hull type,” which refers back to the idea of small-waterplane-area-twin-hull vessels.

The design relies on a catamaran with submerged cylindrical hulls connected to a central physique by “stilts” with a minimal cross-section. It presents the benefit of a number of technical developments, together with an estimated 70 % discount in pitch and roll actions in comparison with a standard yacht for better consolation and security. All whereas providing “distinctive and thrilling aesthetic potentialities but to be absolutely realized within the luxurious superyacht sector,” in accordance with the design agency. 

Dimensions embrace a 30-meter or 100-foot beam offering beneficiant inside area with absolutely enclosable exterior areas on every deck. The sponsons, or outer hulls, present extra usable area for the crew or technical areas. Renderings additionally present the Decadence with retractable or inflatable sails, which the agency says present extra wind energy. Major propulsion could be offered by a radical new propulsion system that would cut back power utilization by as much as 30 %.   

The first problem with the design is the broad beam which might make it tough to navigate the tight confines of many marinas or discover a appropriate berth. In response to the agency, the Decadence’s dimension and stability of the SWATH hull “negates the need to shelter from adversarial climate circumstances.” Moreover, the superyacht would have the capability for 2 tender boats as much as 45 ft in size to shuttle folks and cargo to and from shore.  

Andy Waugh Yacht Design is understood for its extravagant designs pushing the superyacht business’s boundaries. Nonetheless, the boattail speedster design of the Decadence is likely to be its most outrageous idea but. It is not solely an even bigger flex than hoisting a Ferrari F40 onboard your yacht for the Monaco Grand Prix, however it might make a press release anyplace it sailed.  

The FIA GT3 racing class laws enable for modifying a sports activities automobile for taking it racing. Now, the Ford Mustang GT3 debuts at Le Mans forward of competing within the well-known 24-hour race in 2024.

The Mustang GT3 makes use of the 2024 Mustang Darkish Horse as a place to begin. The physique includes a extra outstanding entrance splitter and canards within the corners. Further lights are on the outer sections of the grille. The hood positive aspects a pair of large shops.

There are flared fenders at each ends. Those in entrance have a collection of cuts for higher airflow. An inlet is on either side of the rear. The exhausts exit simply forward of every again wheel.

An enormous, swan-neck-mounted wing attaches to a excessive level on the hatchback. The decrease part incorporates an enormous diffuser.

The Mustang GT3 sports activities a colourful livery in a mixture of orange, blue, purple, and pink. The automobile additionally wears the brand new Ford Efficiency brand that includes a rounded “FP” emblem.

Ford companions with M-Sport to construct the Coyote-based 5.4-liter V8 engine. The included pictures present that it has a carbon-fiber consumption.

In comparison with the road-going Mustang, the GT3 has a bespoke short-long arm suspension. The engine runs to a rear-mounted transaxle gearbox.

Lengthy-time Ford companion Multimatic will construct and assist the Mustang GT3. The corporate additionally constructed the most recent GT for the automaker.

“It isn’t Ford versus Ferrari anymore. It’s Ford versus everybody. Going again to Le Mans is the start of constructing a worldwide motorsports enterprise with Mustang, identical to we’re doing with Bronco and Raptor off-road,” stated Ford CEO Jim Farley within the Mustang GT3’s announcement.

Proton Competitors is the primary workforce to commit to purchasing the Mustang GT3. The squad will compete with a pair of them within the 2024 World Endurance Championship season, which is able to embrace the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Ford Efficiency together with companion Multimatic Motorsports will race two Mustang GT3s within the IMSA GTD Professional class. It will embrace racing on the 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

In a teaser for the Mustang GT3 from March 2023, Farley tweeted the message: “Ought to we make a street model?” This created hypothesis that the corporate was engaged on simply such a car. Presumably, it could adapt some components from the racer for the street.

The 2024 Ford Mustang will start deliveries within the US earlier than the tip of the yr. Costs begin at $32,515. A Darkish Horse with each possibility and accent is $79,515.

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.