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Mick Schumacher in Michael Schumacher’s F1 car at the GFS

German Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher at the Goodwood Festival of Speed drove two Mercedes cars in the suit of his father, seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.

At the end of the last F1 season, Mick burned the tires of his car because it was his last race for the Haas team. The people on the team didn’t like it, so they asked him to stop doing it. “Sorry Mick, can you stop doing that, seriously? I’m sorry, but we just can’t do that. Sorry,” was the message to Schumacher from his pit.

Mick was a little sarcastic saying, “Okay. I love you too.”

After that, Mercedes offered him the position of reserve driver, which he accepted. Team boss Toto Wolff hasn’t forgotten what Haas did to Mick, offering him to drive his father’s car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Mercedes posted a photo on social media with the caption: “Ok Mick, you can make donuts” and added a fire emoticon to represent burning tires.

Source: Mercedes

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Mick Schumacher in Michael Schumacher's F1 car at the GFS
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Tesla Cybertruck

In 2019, Tesla unveiled its Cybertruck, promising that mass production would begin at the end of 2021. It was part of a marketing ploy with Tesla bragging about production ahead of schedule, which did not happen. However, 18 months later, it was announced on the official Twitter account that Tesla built the “first Cybertruck” in Giga Texas.

Tesla has not provided any information for a long time, and the latest was that production of the Cybertruck will begin this summer and that deliveries are planned for the end of the third quarter. This means that this eccentric pickup is well on its way, and even ahead of the planned production and delivery dates, since the American media reported that they heard a little earlier that Tesla had already informed suppliers to be ready for the start of production of the Cybertruck at the end of August.

Many already doubt that Tesla will meet the second delivery deadline at the end of September. They believe that it is better for management and factory workers to fine-tune the production and supply chain so that production and deliveries run smoothly.

There is no new information about the car. What is known for now is the information published in 2019. Its exoskeleton body is built from Ultra-Hard 30X Cold-Rolled stainless-steel for ultimate durability and passenger protection. Its low center of gravity provides extraordinary traction control and torque. It is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 805 hp (600 kW) and 1,033 lb-ft (1,400 Nm), which is enough to push the car to 62 mph in just 3 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h). It has a range of up to 500 miles.

Source: Tesla via Twitter

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2023 BYD Dolphin

Chinese electric cars are slowly but surely conquering the European market. One of the manufacturers BYD (Build Your Dreams) presented the hatchback BYD Dolphin, a car from the C-segment that will be available in four versions with a range of up to 425 km.

It is 4,290 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,570 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,770 millimeters. The trunk has a volume of 345 liters in the base, or 1310 liters with the bench folded. Capable of accommodating 5 passengers, it provides more space in the back due to the above-average height of the vehicle. The sports seats are upholstered in vegan leather, and the panoramic roof floods the interior with natural light.

The BYD Dolphin will be available in four versions (Active, Boost, Comfort and Design), all with front-wheel drive. Dolphin Active comes with a 95 hp (70 kW) electric motor, a 44.9 kWh battery and a range of up to 340 kilometers. The Dolphin Boost will be equipped with the same 44.9 kWh battery, but with a 176 hp (129 kW) electric motor and a range of 310 kilometers. The Dolphin Comfort will be powered by a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor, will use a 60.4 kWh battery, and will have a range of up to 425 kilometers. The fourth version of Dolphin Design will have the same technical specifications as Dolphin Comfort, but more standard equipment.

All cars will be equipped with a range of driver assistance systems, such as forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, rear collision warning, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist in an emergency.

The BYD Dolphin will arrive on the European market at the end of 2023. year, and the price will be around 29,990 euros.

Source: BYD

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2023 BYD Dolphin