Jaguar Type 01 är det officiella namnet på den kommande ultra-luxuriösa Jaguaren: TDS.
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📇 Jaguar has finally revealed the name of its highly anticipated ultra-luxury electric vehicle: “Type 01.” The brand elaborates, “‘Type’ nods to iconic predecessors, ‘0’ signifies zero tailpipe emissions, and ‘1’ represents the first of a new generation.” [Jaguar]
☀️ Baja Designs introduces a new off-road auxiliary light named Squadron 2.0, featuring high-lumen output, various selectable colors, and numerous vehicle-specific plug-and-play mounting kits. [Baja Designs]
🚦 On the topic of lights, a company called LED Truck Media is aiming to launch mobile illuminated billboard trucks that utilize a striking forced-perspective 3D effect, similar to what you might have observed in major city displays. Sounds like a potential distraction… [Invidis]
🎮 The newly released Resident Evil Requiem video game features a uniquely modified Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, which has now been brought to life with 3D-printed exterior components. Pretty cool. [TCT Magazine]
🎓 Toyota has launched a budget-friendly, gas-powered, six-speed manual version of the Corolla in Japan, exclusively designed for driving schools. The sticker price is ¥2,142,800, approximately $13,500. [Toyota]
🐉 Chinese car manufacturer BYD is gearing up for its next growth stage by potentially acquiring “underused” European car factories run by Stellantis and others. [Automotive News]
🏭 In Germany, industry experts in the auto sector are preparing for significant job losses, estimating that “up to 225,000 positions could be cut by 2035, which is around 35,000 more than previous predictions.” [Deutsche Welle]
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The Yakima StepUp Swing has sold me on the idea that high-priced bike racks can indeed be valuable.
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Rowdy Honda Single-Seater Boosted Power by 100 HP After Swapping in an 800cc Snowmobile Engine
Replacing the old 400cc two-stroke with a larger Skidoo engine proved to be a smart decision, as this project is destined for Dax Shepard's collection.
Ford Super Duty Eliminates 6.8L Engine, Now Offering 7.3L Gas V8 as Standard
The smaller Super Duty gas V8 lasted only a few years before Ford decided to discontinue it.
Rowdy Honda single-seater boosted its power by 100 HP with an 800cc snowmobile engine swap.
Replacing the old 400cc two-stroke with a larger Skidoo engine proved to be a smart decision, as this build will be added to Dax Shepard's collection.
Jaguar Type 01 är det officiella namnet på den kommande ultra-luxuriösa Jaguaren: TDS.
On one side, "Type 01" appears to be just as aggressively lifeless as the forthcoming Jaguar's design featuring sans-serif flat surfaces. However, it aligns well with the model names the manufacturer has previously employed.