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Tesla To Build Diner With Superchargers In Los Angeles

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, had previewed plans for a big new Supercharger site in Santa Monica in 2021. A unique drive-in cinema showing movie clips was supposed to be located here, along with a diner decorated in the style of the 1950s.

Despite Musk’s initial declaration, there has not been any significant advancement on this front over the last two years. While many Superchargers have been built throughout the United States during this time, none have the intended 1950s atmosphere. However, recently, things have changed.

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BMW X5 Li Facelift For China Gets More Legroom

BMW unveiled the refreshed edition of BMW’s X5 Li during the Chengdu Motor Show, despite the model’s initial release as recent as March 2022. As anticipated, the extended-wheelbase X5 incorporates the updated front design and enhanced interior introduced in the latest version of the X5.

While maintaining its elongated body and some features tailored for the local market, the X5 Li has also undergone a mild electrification process. Both available powertrain choices now include mild hybrid technology as a standard feature.

With a length of 5,060mm, the BMW X5 Li boasts a wheelbase of 3,105mm, which is notably 130mm longer than the standard X5 model, aligning it with the X7 and XM flagship models. In terms of appearance, it showcases more distinct LED headlights, sleeker air intakes, and taillight graphics in an X-shaped pattern.

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2025 Kia EV5 Unveiled With Concept Car Aesthetics

Kia introduced the brand-new Kia EV5 compact electric SUV at the Chengu Motor Show in China. As is common for Kia and Hyundai more thorough information about the company’s second zero-emission SUV won’t be made public until October, at the Electric Vehicle (EV) Day event the brand is hosting.

We currently have access to a formal image gallery as well as specific design details scattered throughout the press release. One such element is the addition of a mood lighting system with adjustable brightness levels in the new EV5. Users can choose from a stunning palette of 64 colours, including a group of 10 tones that Kia’s lighting experts have carefully selected.

The manufacturer claims that the mood lighting system, when activated, synchronises with the SUV’s various driving modes, modifies illumination in low-light conditions, and even alerts the driver if the car exceeds the permitted speed limit.

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Volvo’s First Electric Minivan Teased Ahead Of Official Debut

A teaser for Volvo’s first fully electric MPV, the EM90, has been released ahead of its official debut on November 12, 2023, in China.

There are currently few details available about the EM90, but Volvo claims it offers a mobile Scandinavian living room experience intended to maximize time spent in the car. The EM90 provides a space that perfectly fits into your lifestyle, according to the firm, emphasizing that it is more than just a mode of transportation.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB Revealed With A Fresh Design

The latest iteration of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB has made its debut, featuring a handful of minor enhancements. This compact electric SUV was initially introduced for the 2022 model year, making it noteworthy that Mercedes has swiftly implemented updates to improve upon its existing offering.

In terms of aesthetics, the EQB receives notable updates in the form of a fresh grille and front bumper design. The grille adopts the signature Mercedes-EQ family appearance, characterized by the black panel adorned with an array of stars. Buyers now have the choice between black or chrome stars on the grille. The redesigned front bumper serves to enhance the visual width of the vehicle’s front fascia, contributing to a more commanding presence.

Turning our attention to the rear, Mercedes has undertaken modifications to the lighting within the expansive taillight, resulting in a rejuvenated visual identity. These subtle alterations, in addition to the introduction of two new colour options – Starling Blue and Cirrus Silver – serve to complete the array of exterior revisions.

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Porsche Is Selling A Sim Racing Wheel For RM48k

Want to get as close as you can to driving a Porsche? Well, Porsche offers a modified 911 GT3 Cup steering wheel that can be attached to various setups and seamlessly connect to your computer for complete functionality. This exclusive accessory is priced at $10,475 (RM48,720) before taxes and shipping.

Limited to a mere 150 units, the GT3 Cup wheel is meticulously crafted from ultra-light and exceptionally rigid carbon fiber. It doesn’t imitate the real wheel—it is, in fact, the authentic wheel, only minimally adapted for gaming purposes. Featuring the real Cup rim’s six-hole, 70mm pitch circle diameter (PCD) spacer, it can be seamlessly mounted to virtually any hub from different simulation wheel base manufacturers.

The wheel also maintains the exact magnetic shifter paddle module and carbon shifter paddles found in the actual Cup car. While the Cup car employs a wireless hub, the sim version connects to a PC via a USB cable, with illuminated buttons for enhanced visibility.

If you’re one of those hardcore gamers and think you can make it to the big leagues just like Jann Mardenborough from Gran Turismo, head on over to the Porsche shop to get your RM48k sim racing wheel.