Beat the cold with aggressive fleet winterization
As any truck driver or fleet manager knows, winter weather and icy conditions can be especially difficult on logistics operations. If a vehicle is poorly prepared, it can lead to costly breakdowns, construction delays, and even road safety hazards, ultimately impacting the bottom line. Also read: Clean fleet revolution or gamble? California’s Bold Initiative and the Future of Transportation As temperatures drop and snow falls, it becomes critical to implement proactive winterization. Discover the most effective ways to combat the cold and keep your fleet in top working order during the colder months. Checklist of Fleet Winterization Strategies for Logistics Professionals Before the cold winter months arrive, savvy fleet operators prepare their vehicles for harsh conditions by implementing a thorough maintenance checklist. These steps form the basis of a robust winterization strategy to ensure resilience throughout the cold season. 1. Check and test the battery Many commercial trucks run on 12-volt coupled batteries, which are particularly susceptible to cold weather…
New BMW M2 CS to beat M4 rivals in 2025
The new king of the BMW M2 range is expected to offer sharper styling, less weight and more power than its bigger sibling go through Brad Anderson December 5, 2024 08:30 Rumor has it that the M2 CS's 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine will deliver around 520 horsepower. Sadly, a six-speed manual transmission won't be available. BMW engineers will also implement a series of weight-saving measures. When BMW first showed off the second-generation M2, many thought it was too big and heavy to compete with its predecessor. However, the new BMW has already proven to be an excellent sports car, and soon, with the introduction of the CS version, it will become even better. BMW has been testing the flagship M2 for quite some time, and our spy photographers have captured it again, albeit this time with slightly revealing camouflage and a particularly lovely pair of gold wheels. WATCH: BMW’s 500HP+ M2 CS Could Be the Ultimate Driving Machine To ensure…
YangWang U9 can hit a top speed of 244 mph, but can’t beat it
Nearly 1,300-horsepower all-electric supercar laps the Green Hell a full 31 seconds slower than Xiaomi SU7 Ultra November 13, 2024 12:10 The Yangwang U9 is the fastest Chinese production model with a top speed of 243.54 mph. The electric supercar lapped the Nürburgring in 7 minutes, 17.900 seconds, but it could do better. The lap time is inferior to Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Rimac Nevera. Not bad, but far from great Let's start with the Nürburgring lap time: 7:17.900 is respectable, especially for a pure electric car. However, in the pantheon of high-performance electric vehicles, the Yangwang U9 doesn't exactly rewrite history. It's a full 30 seconds behind the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype's astonishing 6:46.874, and it's also behind production benchmarks like the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (7:07.55) and the Rimac Nevera (7:05.298). More: Mercedes-AMG One breaks its own Nürburgring record with 6.29 lap time The Chinese car manufacturing giant also shared an in-car video of…
What is the best vehicle to beat the winter?
Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are preparing for months of severe weather and dreaming of the best transportation options to get us through it go through Chris Chilton November 10, 2024 17:36 The approach of summer is the catalyst for thousands of drivers to start looking for something fun but impractical to enjoy for a few months. And, if you're like us, the coming winter will start a very different car hunt. It's up to us to find the perfect winter car, one that can withstand the elements so our "good" car can stay warm in the garage. RELATED: New Korean cold-weather battery promises to eliminate winter range anxiety Just as many summer car-buying plans amount to little more than a few afternoons daydreaming while browsing online classified ads, it doesn't matter if you don't actually need a car specifically for winter. So what do you get? Option 1: Doomsday Prepper’s SUV Photo credit:…
BMW diesel class action settlement approved
2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d and 2009-2011 BMW 335d vehicles are included in the emissions settlement. October 27, 2024 — The BMW diesel class action settlement has received final approval for customers of 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d or 2009-2011 BMW 335d vehicles. The BMW class action lawsuit alleges that diesel vehicles were equipped with emissions suppression devices made by Bosch. The lawsuit is one of many filed against multiple automakers after Volkswagen was found to have cheated on emissions tests. The BMW lawsuit alleges that the vehicles passed official emissions tests, but in real-world driving, the illegal defeat devices caused the vehicles to emit illegal levels of pollutants. BMW fought the class-action lawsuit for five years before it was dismissed outright. In the 459-page lawsuit, the suing BMW owners told the court that BMW should order a recall or establish a "free replacement program" to replace all allegedly defective vehicles. The plaintiffs also told the judge they should have the option…
15-year-old beat police at 100 mph in stolen Corvette
Police pursued an allegedly stolen Chevrolet Corvette Saturday night. Eventually, the car crashed after police used spike strips to puncture one of the tires. Police later discovered a 15-year-old boy was driving the vehicle with a 19-year-old passenger. A routine night out for San Bernardino police quickly turned into a high-speed chase involving a stolen sports car and two teenagers. On Saturday night, police spotted a Chevrolet Corvette that had been reported stolen, and a pursuit began that escalated to the point where the California Highway Patrol had to take over. After the incident, which involved spike strips, a blown tire and a crash, police found two teenagers in the car, including a 15-year-old driver. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The chase apparently began shortly before 10 p.m. in Hesperia, California, when the driver allegedly sped away from a traffic stop. A news…
Honda Beat Scooter with Activa engine patented in India
share tweet share share e-mail The Honda Forza 350, CB750 Hornet and Hawk 11 cafe racer are some of the brand's global products that were patented in India but never made it to showrooms. Joining this list is the Honda Beat scooter, which is already sold in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and Thailand. Similar to the above models, the Beat is unlikely to be launched in India. Let’s take a look at its key details. In terms of power, Honda Beat uses a 109.5cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, which produces a maximum power of 9bhp at 7,500rpm and 9.2Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. It is the same engine that powers the Activa but has been tuned to produce slightly more power and torque. The scooter comes with 14-inch wheels at the front and rear. Suspension duties are handled by conventional telescopic forks and monoshock setup. The body is lightweight, with a curb weight of 87 kg (SBS model) to…
Honda Beat Scooter patented in India; launching soon?
Honda has filed a patent application for Beat in India and the product has been launched in several countries including Thailand and Indonesia. While specific details are still unclear, patent design illustrations hint that the scooter will be similar to its international brethren. The Beat has a sportier look and large 14-inch wheels, which sets it apart from other Indian scooters. It features a unique headlight design, one-piece seats, sharp body panels and traditional floorboards. Given that Beat is positioned internationally as a high-end scooter, it has unique features such as anti-theft alarm and keyless ignition. Also read: 2025 Honda X-ADV scooter launched globally with styling and technology upgrades Mechanically, the scooter is powered by a 109.5cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine (which also powers the Activa) that produces 9bhp at 7,500rpm and 9.2Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. These figures are higher than the Activa (7.6bhp/8.90Nm). For the suspension, the scooter has a shock absorber at the rear and a telescopic fork…
NIO lowers price of Onvo L60 to beat Tesla Model Y
NIO has opened more than 100 stores in China for the Onvo brand. All Onvo L60 models are compatible with the automaker's extensive battery swap network. Next year, a flagship model with a range of 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) will be released. Ever since the Tesla Model Y became the world’s best-selling electric car, many new and compelling alternatives have been touted as rivals, but none have come close to taking the crown. However, NIO believes the L60 from its mass-market Onvo brand could change that narrative, and is offering it at a very competitive price. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Not content with just catching up with Tesla, NIO has further lowered the price, announcing in May a price of RMB 219,900 (about $31,200), which is already very competitive and even lower than the Tesla Model Y's RMB 249,900 (about $35,400). Read: NIO…
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