Koenigsegg Jesko rips around Top Gear test track, set up
Track-focused Jesko Attack nearly beats Michael Schumacher's time in Ferrari FXX go through Brad Anderson December 11, 2024 14:29 Koenigsegg took the track record from the Ferrari SF90 Stradale with a time of 1:10.9. The Jesko is powered by a 5.1-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 1,600 horsepower on E85 fuel. Koenigsegg has come a long way since first showing off its supercar on Top Gear 20 years ago. Not only were its cars more powerful, they also featured new technology, high-revving engines and transmissions that offered lightning-fast shifts. When Top Gear got the chance to test the Jesko Attack at Dunsfold Airport, it's no surprise that the Stig went on to set a new lap record for the Swedish supercar. The Jesko represents the current pinnacle of the Koenigsegg product line. It's powered by a 5.1-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 1,280 horsepower on pump gas and 1,600 horsepower with E85. What's special about this engine is not only…
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 previewed, set to debut on October 18
The first GT model of the Porsche 992.2 will make its debut on October 18th. Porsche said it will display GT3 and GT3 Touring Package models. The GT3 will become "more emotional" and will offer "more personality". Porsche has officially announced that the first GT model of the updated 992.2 generation will be unveiled on October 18. A dark, moody teaser reveals the silhouette of what is almost certainly a facelifted 911 GT3, the track-beating machine that Porsche enthusiasts have been dying to see updated. 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 brand also teased that the model will be available in "two versions simultaneously," suggesting that the regular GT3 and the more restrained GT3 Touring Package will debut together. Camouflaged prototypes of both models have been exposed multiple times over the past few years, showing only minor cosmetic tweaks. More: Porsche hides new…
Billy Monger and David Holmes set record in McLaren 750S
Racing legends Billy Monger and David Holmes drive McLaren 750S to break 180mph speed record The world of motorsport is all about challenging limits, pushing boundaries and challenging the impossible. When two racing legends, Billy Monger and David Holmes, teamed up to break the 180 mph speed barrier in a McLaren 750S, it became a story worth telling. Watch the video below to learn more. Additionally, those interested in purchasing a new McLaren can check out our online inventory and vehicle financing options at our McLaren Chicago dealership in Chicago, IL. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiFls0Wi3XY[/embed] The McLaren 750S is a supercar that has been engineered to perform even better than its predecessors. Designed to shatter the brand's already strong benchmarks, the 750S delivers unprecedented levels of performance, precision and power. So when race car driver Billy Monger and famous stuntman David Holmes set out to push the 180 mph limit, there was no better car to rise to the challenge. With its cutting-edge…
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NATDA Trailer Show™ Set to Break Records in 2024
NASHVILLE — North American Trailer Dealers Association (National Technology Development Agency) Trailer™,organizer Trio Collective and Music City Center From August 27 to 29, the net exhibition area, number of visitors and number of exhibitors all set new records this year. According to NATDA, the exhibition area is the largest to date, extending from the packed exhibition hall to the conference hall for the first time. The 2024 show attracted more than 4,000 visitors, more than 700 North American trailer dealers, and more than 310 exhibitors. NATDA Executive Director Andria Gibbon said the towing industry’s success during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was an essential business, was key growth factor and helped the event to record-breaking results in 2021 and has grown exponentially since then. "Dealers understand that in order to grow their business, they need to be at the show. They need to make connections, they need to attend educational sessions, and I think exhibitors realize that more dealers want…
Skoda is the latest Western brand to set its sights on the Chinese market
Skoda Volkswagen Group is reportedly in talks with SAIC, which owns brands such as MG and LDV, to borrow its technology for plug-in hybrid models to be sold in the Chinese market. The Volkswagen Group brand is the latest Western brand to seek Chinese help for future products, after fellow brands Audi and Volkswagen reached deals with SAIC and Xpeng Motors respectively last year. China Stores Car Home It is reported that Skoda hopes to use SAIC's new DMH super hybrid technology to launch Chinese PHEV models that are more suitable for local market needs. Its parent company Volkswagen Group has a long-term partnership with SAIC to sell Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda vehicles in China. The SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture has been in operation since 1984. CarExpert offers hundreds of new car deals right now. Let the experts help you get the best deal. Browse now. Skoda Superb The news comes as Skoda's sales in China are slowing. Its local lineup…
Smart Travel: Global Tourism to Set Record in 2024
Listen to Audio Welcome to Travel Smart, our weekly column where we share the latest tips and tricks to keep you up to date on the news you can’t miss while traveling. Today, we detail a new U.S. travel plan, global tourism data, advice for solo female business travelers, the latest issues at Boeing, and the latest additions to Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park. Booking.com offers advice for solo female business travelers Since the majority of professionals in the meetings industry are women, we want to make sure you stay smart and safe on your next business trip. Research your destination’s travel restrictions, the safest modes of transportation, and emergency phone numbers, and check local news before you go so you’re aware of any climate or political issues that may affect your trip. Avoid posting photos on social media that tag your location, real-time movement, and accommodation or flight details. And consider these other tips: Buy travel insurance…
Set the perfect background music for your next meeting
Listen to Audio Interview with Aaron Levinthal, Chief Experience Officer, Singapore Airlines You remember it well - the last event you attended had raucous background music. The audio element of any meeting is crucial, setting the mood and determining the atmosphere when attendees arrive. Is your event fast-paced, slow and steady, or serious and formal? For each (and everything in between), the right music is vital to the overall enjoyment of your meeting or event. Aaron Levinthal I spoke with Aaron Levinthal, Chief Experience Officer at MAS, an experience agency dedicated to “evoking emotion through bold moments, from ideation to execution—big and small, physical and digital.” Levinthal has a lot of experience when it comes to setting the soundtrack for meetings and events, and he shared some key takeaways for meeting professionals. Not everyone fully understands the importance of music when it's not the focal point of an event. What are some of the reasons why the audio element is…
Mitsubishi reportedly set to join Honda-Nissan alliance
Mitsubishi will join Honda and Nissan's existing partnership, Nikkei Asia reported. Honda and Nissan announced in March 2024 that they would collaborate on electric vehicles and artificial intelligence software development. The report sent Mitsubishi shares up 6.3 percent. Mitsubishi Motors is poised to join the newly formed Honda-Nissan partnership to focus on electric vehicles and artificial intelligence software, according to new reports from Japan. 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"); } }); Joining the new alliance (originally announced by Honda and Nissan in March 2024) could help Mitsubishi significantly reduce research and development costs related to electric vehicles. The three companies can also save money by standardizing AI-related software in cars. In addition, they can also expand their respective product lines by reaching OEM agreements in areas such as PHEV powertrains and light vehicles. MORE: Honda and Nissan team up to take on Tesla and China The…
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