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Lamborghini Huracan STJ Limited Edition

This year, Lamborghini will premiere the successor to the Huracan model, and this is its last version powered by a V10 engine, the Lamborghini Huracan STJ. It is a limited edition inspired by the Super Trofeo racing car, and only 10 examples will be produced.

At first glance, the Huracan STJ is identical to the STO model, but there are still some differences. It is equipped with adjustable shock absorbers, an improved chassis and a unique aerodynamic package developed by the Lamborghini Squadra Corse department, which includes new aerodynamic parts and a three-degree increase in the angle of the rear wing, resulting in a 10 percent increase in aerodynamic load without negatively affecting the car’s balance. It’s mounted on a set of specially developed 20″ wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza Race tires.

Lamborghini offers two different design themes for 10 customers, designed by the Lamborghini Centro Stilo department. The first option is a combination of Grigio Telesto, Nero Noctis, Rosso Mars and Bianco Isi. Second option is Eliadi blue body, roof in Nero Noctis, while Rosso Mars and Bianco Isi were chosen for details. Inside, the seats are upholstered in Nero Cosmic black Alcantara with leather accents, contrasted by Rosso Alala red stitching. Each car comes with a numbered carbon plate, and buyers can get an additional plate located on the passenger side.

When it comes to the powertrain, under the bonnet is a 5.2-liter V10 engine with 640 hp (477 kW) and 417 lb-ft (565 Nm) of torque, mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: Lamborghini

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Tesla settles lawsuit over 2018 accident

For years, Tesla has been facing accusations that their cars have caused a large number of accidents, sometimes with fatal outcomes. One of the lawsuits filed over the 2018 crash that killed Apple engineer Walter Huang has been closed by settlement with Huang’s family.

Huang was killed when his Tesla Model X, on Autopilot, crashed into a highway guardrail. His family filed suit, and a trial was set to begin in California this week. However, this will not happen due to the settlement, but if it did, Autopilot and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology would again come under fire and scrutiny.

For years, Tesla claimed that the driver was to blame for the accident, because he was playing a video game before the accident happened. Similarly, in other lawsuits, they have tried to dispute the guilt of their autonomous driving system by shifting the blame to the drivers, claiming that the drivers did not follow instructions to maintain attention when using the system.

The settlement comes at a time when the company is experiencing poor sales results. Since the beginning of 2024, the number of orders and deliveries has dropped, while at the same time the company is fighting with growing competition, primarily from Chinese manufacturers.

Source: The Guardian

2025 Audi S3

In 2020, Audi revealed the latest generation of the sports model S3 (8Y), and four years later, a redesigned edition of the C-segment car arrived on the market, the Audi S3.

Customers will still be able to choose between two versions of the body, which will be offered in combination with four new colors. It is equipped with a wider one-piece grille that is positioned lower, a redesigned front spoiler with larger air intakes and a redesigned rear spoiler. Quad titanium tailpipes, suspension with adaptive dampers, and 19-inch wheels with 235/35 tires are optional.

Inside, the dark cabin is equipped with premium materials such as leather covering the sports front seats with integrated headrests and a multifunction steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and aluminum door handles.

What many are most interested in is the powertrain. Under the bonnet is still a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 333 hp (248 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s more than its predecessor, which has 310 hp (231 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels (quattro) via an upgraded 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (S tronic). It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds (0.2 seconds faster than its predecessor), with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Source: Audi

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