Hyundai will most likely offer a new MPV model in Asia in the first half of this year, which according to some sources will be called Custo. Until then, we have before us patent images that reveal his appearance.

It is a vehicle with a front part modeled on the newer models of this brand, while inside it will have three rows of seats for a total of seven passengers.

Concrete technical details are yet to come, and the question remains whether Custo will be sold only in Asia or will it be a global model.

BMW has introduced its next i8 M concept, this new BMW’s luxury sedan will come out for the 2024 model year. The 2024 i8 M available in two trims models: Coupe and Roadster. So with this article, we will find out more details about the 2024 i8 M, how good its performance, and how much it costs to get one. Let Check it out:

2024 BMW i8 M Preview
So What’s New for 2024? The 2024 version of i8 M or whatever BMW makes a decision to call its next-generation crossbreed cars– will be brand new for the 2024 version year. We anticipate learning much more as we obtain closer to the automobile’s on-sale day, which is anticipated to be at some point in 2023 as a 2024 version.

Little is understood about the i8 M’s cabin thus far, yet we are really hoping BMW addresses the i8’s hard access and also egress by furnishing the brand-new vehicle with front-hinged doors as well as a reduced side sill to make the inside much more quickly available. Like the present car, the i8 M will be BMW’s playground for future designing as well as need to include one-of-a-kind products, innovative functions, and also eye-popping styles. Storage space as well as freight capability will likely continue to be limited, yet a front trunk (or “frunk”) might take a look to give extra baggage room.

2024 BMW i8 M New Exterior Design

Navigation & Infotainment
A whole lot can transform on the planet of the in-car infomercial in three-plus years, so information regarding what may be used in the i8 M is any individual’s hunch. In the Vision M Following principle, BMW displayed an advanced take on an infomercial that the firm calls the Increase Shuck; it includes numerous glass displays as well as a head-up screen to give the chauffeur accessibility to car-related info and also on-board amusement functions.

How Powerful The 2024 i8 M?
The i8 M’s plug-in hybrid powertrain is prepared to comply with the very same standard configuration as the present i8, which indicates an electric motor driving the front wheels and also a mid-mounted fuel engine, and also an electric motor for the back wheels. Instead of the i8’s turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder gas engine, BMW has claimed the brand-new automobile will use a turbocharged four-cylinder; the firm likewise asserts an overall system outcome– gas and also electric power integrated– of 591 horsepower, which is much more than the i8’s 369-hp outcome. This up-rated powertrain will aid the i8 M to take on competitors such as the Acura NSX, Lexus LC500h, as well as Polestar 1.

2024 BMW i8 M Powered by New Engine System

In terms of Gas/Fuel Economic Situation and also Real-World MPG, The EPA has actually not evaluated the i8 M or launched quotes for its gas intake– which is not unexpected considering that the auto does not exist yet. Along with enhancing electric driving variety, we’re anticipating the i8 M to provide somewhat far better gas economic situation rankings than the existing i8, regardless of an awaited renovation in velocity and also driving efficiency.

Pricing
Speaking about the price, honestly, the company doesn’t provide its official price information yet. But According to Caranddriver, and other autos website, the price for the 2024 BMW i8 M Coupe is $160,000 while
Roadster version is $180,000

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The idea from run-flat tires is great: after a flat tire / puncture, it is possible to drive another 80 kilometers, but the real question is: how do run-flat tires behave in the real world?

Some time ago I had an appointment with a business partner from another city. About an hour before the start of the meeting, he called me to tell me that he would be late because he had a problem with the car - a tire defect. So the morning meeting turned into a late afternoon, and as we stood in front of the company I asked him what his tires were, and he just sadly said, “Run-flat”. After that, a complaint started about how much those tires cost, how - obviously - they didn't work the way they were designed and how he had trouble finding a vulcanizer to patch that tire.

In a study done by J.D. Power states that users of run-flat tires are dissatisfied with users of "ordinary" tires and that they changed tires more often in the first two years of use than users who stayed with classic tires. In percentage terms: 10% of run-flat tire owners changed their tires in the first year compared to 7% of classic tire owners, while in the second year the clash increased: 27% of run-flat tires versus 16% of classic tires.
The director at J.D. Poweru Brent Gruber says: “It is crucial that car and tire manufacturers pay attention to driving characteristics and the issue of tire life. The users expect that the run-flat tire will not be worse in terms of durability and the possibility of a quiet and comfortable ride. ”

Where is the problem? Run-flat tires to maintain their shape after a puncture must be stiffer than classic tires: a stiffer tire means a harder ride and more noise. And not only that - run-flat tires are heavier, which means they wear faster than classic tires, and weight also has an impact on fuel consumption.

With all that, the experiences of the owners are not easy. Like my business partner, other owners face the same problems: in order to patch run-flat tires, vulcanizers must be equipped with special tools that not everyone has. If the tire cannot be patched - it is necessary to buy a new one. This again leads to a new problem - on average run-flat tires cost 33% more than classic tires in the same class. It should also be borne in mind that they do not last as long.

What is the RX 350?

Even though this current-generation RX 350 is getting on in years, it remains a strong option in the competitive midsize luxury SUV segment. Its V6 engine isn't the most efficient, but it delivers smooth acceleration and, combined with the unflappable ride quality, makes the RX 350 one of the most comfortable SUVs you can buy.

Lexus restyled the RX 350 for 2020, so it's unlikely we're going to see anything changing on the outside of Lexus' iconic SUV. We'd love to see Lexus discard its unloved infotainment touchpad controller, but we're not going to hold our breath. With a rumored redesign happening in 2023, Lexus will likely have an all-new look for the RX inside and out.

The Lexus RX 350 looks to carry over into 2022 with minimal changes. Even so, it will remain a pleasant and relaxing option in a hotly contested segment. While rivals including Acura's MDX are getting a complete redesign, Lexus RX fans will need to wait at least another year. Make sure to check back with Edmunds for all the latest news on the RX 350

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According to Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess, the physics behind the use of hydrogen as a fuel for cars is unreasonable.

A new Financial Times report highlights the disagreement of several car manufacturers to continue investing in hydrogen propulsion technology.

The report comes at a time when the European Union is making huge efforts to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2050, and hydrogen is one of the key energy sources with which it intends to achieve that.

Mostly European manufacturers are the ones who strongly oppose technologies that include hydrogen, and among them are the VW Group, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. However, manufacturers from Asia, such as Toyota and Hyundai, continue to aggressively advocate the adoption of hydrogen as an alternative fuel.

According to Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess, the physics behind the use of hydrogen is unreasonable given that an additional battery of approximately 10 kW and an electric motor are needed to run the fuel cell at all.

Meanwhile, Carlos Tavares, CEO of the Stellantis Group, suggested that companies advocating for hydrogen vehicles are lagging behind in the development of batteries and EV technology.

However, not all producers in Europe are against hydrogen. Renault believes there is great potential for commercial vehicles to use this drive.

Renault’s head of alternative fuels, Philippe Prevel, wants to capture at least 30% of the market with light commercial hydrogen vehicles. In his opinion, even all trucks that would like to reach a range of more than 300 kilometers should turn to hydrogen.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is about to come in for a round of updates, as evidenced by a prototype spotted in Germany.

The prototype is for an updated version of the A-Class hatchback sold outside the United States, but we should see the same changes introduced on the sedan variant we get here.

The current A-Class arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. We should see the updated version introduced in 2022 likely as a 2023 model.

We're still at a very early stage of development. Right now only the grille is camouflaged, and looking through the gaps we can see that there's a new mesh pattern. It also looks like the center of the grille, where the Mercedes logo would normally sit, will house a sensor for the electronic driver-assist systems. It's possible the sensor will be integrated with the logo in the updated A-Class.

It isn't clear at this early stage what other changes are planned. It's possible a plug-in hybrid powertrain is finally offered in the U.S. with this update. One has been available in other markets since 2019. In fact, this prototype is a plug-in hybrid, an A250e. The powertrain is comprised of a 1.3-liter inline-4 and an electric motor-generator integrated with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. System output is 217 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, and the exhaust vents from underneath the car which is why you can't spot exhaust tips.

The A-Class is currently offered exclusively with 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4s in the U.S. The base version has a modest 188 hp but you can get an A35 from AMG, which packs 302 hp.

Don't look for a battery-electric A-Class. Mercedes had planned to launch an electric A-Class at one point but decided to focus on crossover body styles instead, hence the reason it has just launched the GLA-Class-based EQA and will soon add a GLB-Class-based EQB.

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British Kahn Design and their subbrand Chelsea Truck Company present a new modified version of the Jeep Wrangler this week.

As usual, this car also has a long name, and in this case it is the Chelsea Truck Company Volcanic Moss Black Hawk Edition.

In short, the Volcanic Moss Black Hawk Edition received fender extensions, CTC front grill, trimmed bumpers, hood with air vents, LED headlights, 20-inch Mondial wheels in Satin Black, Cooper STT PRO tires 275x55x20 ”, tinted glass, Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover, new exhaust system, Lift kit, as well as Vesuvius Orange GTB seats, along with aluminum pedals, stainless steel elements and new floor mats.

The Chelsea Truck Company Volcanic Moss Black Hawk Edition in the UK costs £ 49,999.