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Volkswagen to ditch ID naming scheme for ‘proper names’ for new EVs
- Volkswagen will be ditching the current ID naming scheme for its electric vehicles and opting for 'proper names' in line with the brand's history.
- The change will begin with the production versions of the ID. Every1 and ID. 2all, with specific names to be announced later by Volkswagen.
- There are speculations about potential names for upcoming EVs, including the ID. Golf and ID. Up, or possibly giving them completely new names.
- This shift to 'proper names' aligns with Volkswagen's move towards more traditional design for its next-generation EVs, as seen in recent concept cars showcased at the 2025 Shanghai motor show.
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[VIDEO] The First 1984 Corvette VIN 001 with 277 Original Miles Gets its First Wash in Years
- WD Detailing is tasked with cleaning the very first 1984 Corvette VIN 001, which has only 277 original miles on it.
- The Corvette was originally won in a contest, then quickly sold and later purchased by Peggy's husband, who mortgaged their house to buy it.
- Following the husband's passing, WD Detailing is carefully cleaning the Corvette to preserve its historic value, paying close attention to the original details.
- The goal is to perform a meticulous preservation detail without causing any damage to the historically significant car, which holds great importance as the first of over 358,000 C4s produced until 1996.
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Pick of the Day: 1959 BMW R69 Motorcycle
- The Pick of the Day is a 1959 BMW R69 motorcycle, highlighted for its reliability, ease of maintenance, and historical significance in motorcycle history.
- The 1959 BMW R69 was known for its reliability, reaching speeds over 100mph, and featuring innovative front swingarm suspension called the Earles Fork.
- This specific R69 is in excellent condition, completely numbers-matching, and underwent a comprehensive mechanical restoration in 2024 to address potential issues due to aging.
- Priced at $28,000, the bike comes with its tool kit, manuals, original paint, and historical photos, making it a desirable choice for vintage motorcycle enthusiasts.
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Mastering Rust Arc and Mutex: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe Shared State in Concurrent Programming
- Arc in Rust's std::sync module allows multiple threads to share ownership of data by using atomic operations to track reference counts, ensuring data is dropped only when all references are gone.
- Mutex, another synchronization primitive in std::sync, ensures that only one thread can access shared data at a time, preventing data races by requiring a lock before access.
- Combining Arc and Mutex in Rust provides a safe way to share and mutate data across threads, essential for building concurrent systems.
- Arc enables safe shared ownership by allowing multiple threads to access the same value, deallocating it only when the last reference is dropped.
- Mutex provides controlled mutability by allowing exclusive access to data, ensuring thread-safe writes.
- Combining Arc
- Using Arc
- Arc and Mutex work together to provide a powerful abstraction for concurrent programming in Rust, with Arc handling shared ownership and Mutex ensuring exclusive access.
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- By combining Arc and Mutex with channels, Rust enables safe task distribution and coordination among multiple threads, ensuring thread-safe shared state.
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This Groundbreaking Porsche Prototype Is For Sale Now
- The very first Porsche 910 prototype and hillclimb racer is up for auction.
- Porsche 910 played a crucial role in bridging Porsche as a dominant force in sports and race cars.
- The car has a rich history of victories and has been converted for street use.
- Early examples of Porsche 910 were powered by 2.0-liter flat-six engines, known for their sound and performance.
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Watch Hammond and May Lap The Top Gear Test Track One Last Time
- The Top Gear test track at Dunsfold's Aerodrome in the UK, known for hosting iconic moments, may face an uncertain future with rumors of demolition for housing projects in 2018.
- Former hosts James May and Richard Hammond recently revisited the track to reminisce on their experiences, highlighting the track's significance in the show's history.
- Production of Top Gear was halted in 2023 after an incident involving host Freddie Flintoff rolling a Morgan 3-Wheeler at Dunsfold, resulting in serious injury and a settlement with the BBC.
- Despite the break in Top Gear production, other activities related to the show like Top Gear Magazine in the UK continue to use the Aerodrome for timed laps with the Stig, setting impressive records like the McMurtry Spéirling fan car's 55.9-second lap time.
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Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for May 18th
- Mike Furman of Criswell Chevrolet is the top individual Corvette seller in the nation, delivering new Corvettes to customers from all over the country.
- Chevrolet recognized Mike as the top salesperson for 2024, presenting him with an award for his outstanding efforts in making Corvette dreams a reality.
- Zora Arkus-Duntov, known for his engineering work on the Corvette SS, was based in Detroit where he led the development of the 1957 Corvette SS project with key figures at GM facilities in the Detroit area.
- Customers like Jalen W. from Pennsylvania are factory ordering customized Corvettes such as the Black 2025 Z06 with Velocity Yellow racing stripes, showcasing individual preferences and unique specifications.
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VW changed its culture and embraced Rivian's 'startup DNA' in its partnership with the Tesla rival, software chief says
- Volkswagen has partnered with Rivian to address its software challenges in electric vehicles, sealing a $5 billion deal in 2024.
- Rivian's chief software officer praised Volkswagen for embracing a more agile and innovative culture, incorporating Rivian's 'startup DNA' into the partnership.
- The partnership will integrate Rivian's software and electrical architecture into a range of Volkswagen vehicles, including an electric car priced at $22,500.
- Legacy automakers like Volkswagen face the challenge of developing advanced vehicle software to compete with Tesla and others, with Bensaid emphasizing the need for a cultural shift and talent acquisition in the industry.
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Upcoming Maruti Escudo SUV – 5 Key Details To Know!
- The upcoming Maruti Escudo SUV, based on the Grand Vitara, will be a midsize 5-seater vehicle named 'Maruti Escudo'.
- The Maruti Escudo will feature a hybrid powertrain with options of a 1.5L petrol engine and a strong hybrid setup paired with an e-CVT gearbox.
- It is expected to be larger than the Brezza SUV and slightly longer than the Grand Vitara, with a boot space that might exceed the Grand Vitara's 373-litre capacity.
- The Maruti Escudo will be sold exclusively through Arena dealerships, positioned between the Brezza and Grand Vitara in Maruti Suzuki's SUV lineup for an India launch in 2025 Diwali season.
- While the exact pricing is not confirmed, it is anticipated that the Maruti Escudo will likely be priced similar to the Grand Vitara, with the entry-level variant expected around Rs 10 – 11 lakh and the hybrid variant around Rs 20 lakh.
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Do You Use Any of These Features in Your Car?
- Some car features like soft-close doors and rear wipers are rarely used by drivers, even though they come as standard in modern vehicles.
- Hands-free liftgates can be convenient for those with their hands full, but the sensor activation can sometimes be tricky, causing frustration for users.
- Sunroofs, although offering a pleasant driving experience under the right conditions, are not frequently used by everyone who has them.
- Paddle shifters, popular among driving enthusiasts, may not be utilized regularly by all drivers, even though they offer clutchless gear shifting.
- Auto start/stop technology in cars, aimed at saving fuel, is a polarizing feature with some users finding it bothersome and opting to disable it.
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Greaves Aero Vision Concept: Futuristic Electric Three-Wheeler Designed in India
- Greaves Electric Mobility's Aero Vision concept was recognized among the Top 50 Designs at the CII Design Excellence Awards 2024 in the Mobility Design category.
- The Aero Vision concept draws inspiration from various sources like the Arctic Tern, India's space technology, sci-fi aesthetics, and traditional Indian architecture.
- Aero Vision represents Greaves' commitment to developing smart, sustainable, and affordable 3-wheeler mobility solutions with a strong 'Designed in India' ethos.
- The futuristic electric three-wheeler design aims to deliver performance and efficiency for the cargo mobility sector, blending inspiration from diverse sources.
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Maruti, Tata, Renault Are Coming For CRETA – New SUV Launches!
- Hyundai Creta dominates the midsize SUV segment in India with record sales, averaging a sale every 2.5 minutes.
- Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Renault are set to launch new midsize SUVs to compete with Creta by 2026.
- Maruti will introduce a midsize SUV named 'Escudo' positioned between the Brezza and Grand Vitara, sharing the Global-C platform.
- Tata's upcoming Sierra SUV will offer petrol, diesel, and electric powertrain options with a Tata-claimed range of 500km on the electric version.
- Renault's new Duster, expected in 2026, might feature hybrid powertrain options, including a 1.0L turbo petrol engine and advanced ADAS features.
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Every dual-cab ute coming to Australia in 2025
- The Australian sales charts have been dominated by dual-cab utes for nearly a decade, with Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger leading the pack.
- New players like Kia Tasman and Chinese manufacturers are entering the market to challenge the established favorites.
- Upcoming utes in 2025 include the Deepal E07, an electric option with impressive range and performance.
- The Ford F-150 is set to arrive in Australia with updates in the second half of 2025, offering improved features and power.
- Ford Ranger PHEV, Foton Tunland V Series, and Jeep Gladiator facelift are also on the list of anticipated utes for 2025.
- Kia Tasman, LDV eTerron 9, and MG U9 are introducing new models to challenge the existing market leaders.
- Mitsubishi Triton is expanding its range to include cab/chassis models to cater to a broader audience.
- Exciting developments in the dual-cab ute market in Australia promise a variety of options for consumers in 2025.
- The competition is heating up with a mix of traditional and new players introducing innovative features and designs.
- Consumers can expect a range of choices from electric to hybrid powertrains and different styling aesthetics in the coming years.
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Which luxury electric SUV should you buy in 2025?
- CarExpert explores the option of luxury electric SUVs in the Australian market, with reviews on the Porsche Macan EV, Cadillac Lyriq, and Polestar 3.
- Various luxury electric SUV models available in Australia include Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW iX3, Cadillac Lyriq, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Polestar 3, and more.
- Opinions from CarExpert team members include preferences for models such as Lotus Eletre, Mini Countryman E, Volvo EX90, BMW iX1, Cadillac Lyriq, Porsche Macan, Polestar 3, and Audi Q6 e-tron.
- Alborz Fallah considers the Lotus Eletre for its impressive technology despite concerns about resale value.
- Marton Pettendy reflects on the pricing and luxury branding of electric SUVs, considering Mini Countryman E or Tesla Model Y as options.
- James Wong favors the Volvo EX90 for its blend of comfort, luxury, and performance in the electric SUV segment.
- William Stopford appreciates the design and performance of the BMW iX1 and the Cadillac Lyriq among luxury electric SUV options.
- Damion Smy leans towards the Porsche Macan due to its overall appeal and potential resale value.
- Josh Nevett considers the Polestar 3 and Audi Q6 e-tron for their capabilities in terms of driving range, technology, and performance.
- Max Davies opts for the Lexus UX300e as a cost-effective luxury electric SUV with good interior comfort and driving experience, despite some limitations.
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Cars and Auto Parts Likely to Become Cheaper After Budget in Pakistan
- In the upcoming 2025-26 budget, cars and auto parts in Pakistan are expected to become cheaper.
- IMF urged Pakistan to lower import-related taxes in the automobile sector to promote competition.
- Government may reduce the current 2% additional customs duty on auto parts to zero and gradually decrease existing customs duty slabs on parts.
- The aim is to bring Pakistan's tariffs in line with global standards, reduce weighted average tariff on automobiles to 5.6% by 2030, and provide relief in duties primarily for new imported vehicles.
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