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News

New Intelligent Speed ​​Assistance (ISA) regulation

The European Commission has adopted a new regulation on the mandatory installation of Intelligent Speed ​​Assistance (ISA) devices on all new vehicles, starting in July 2022. From the summer of 2024, the ISA will become mandatory for all new cars sold.

This decision means that it is up to manufacturers to ensure the reliability of speed limits, and it is up to EU countries to take care of speed limit signs. All cars must be equipped with cruise control, while the speed adjustment would be defined by the data of the navigation system or traffic sign recognition system.

The ISA system will inform the driver of the maximum allowed in one of four ways: Cascaded acoustic warning, Cascaded vibrating warning, Haptic feedback through the acceleration pedal or
Speed ​​control function. This does not mean that the driver will not be able to drive over 81 mph (130 kph) because the driver will be able to ignore the system by pressing the accelerator pedal abruptly. It is possible for the driver to deactivate the system, but for it to be activated automatically each time the engine is started. The way it works is, to put it simply, like a start-stop system.

The decision is a step forward in road safety and reducing potential tragic consequences.

Source: EU

Future, News

Porsche is investing over 100 million euros in 1KOMMA5 °

German carmaker Porsche will invest over 100 million euros in sustainable mobility. By purchasing shares of 1KOMMA5 °, through Porsche Ventures, Porsche is entering the field of smart city technology to close the system from sustainable generation and energy storage to intelligent networking and carbon-neutral use.

“The topic of smart cities is an exciting field of activity for Porsche. We are primarily concerned here with the networked, efficient and sustainable city. At Porsche, we are asking ourselves a question: how can we further enhance the quality of life in urban areas? And not only on four wheels, but also with more extensive premium offers. In this respect, 1KOMMA5 ° fits perfectly into our investment strategy, ”says Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT at Porsche AG.

Porsche Ventures is a start-up company whose intention is to reduce the share of carbon in private households by expanding the energy market and air conditioning technology. By networking the system, the devices installed would be available for the energy services of the future.

In 2022, 1KOMMA5 ° will open stores in German cities to present the ideas of carbon neutrality to a wider audience. The first stores will be opened in Binnenalster, Hamburg and Lingen an der Ems.

Source: Porsche

News, Tuning

Manhart CR 700 Wagon

The new Mercedes-AMG C63 was the basis for the creation of the Manhart CR 700 Wagon. It is the work of the German tuning company Manhart, which made an effort to make this caravan more impressive.

The CR 700 Wagon still looks powerful. The Manhart equipment kit brings a black body color, standard for all Manhart models, with contrasting gold stripes on the sides and the entire length of the car. There’s also a new black grille, adjustable H&R springs so the car can be lowered further, a new air intake, a new intercooler, a sports downpipe with 200-cell catalysts and optional racing downpipes, and a remapped ECU.

The Manhart CR 700 Wagon is powered by a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine with 712 hp (524 kW) and 679 lb-ft (920 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard Mercedes-AMG C63 has 510 hp (375 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. The car is mounted on 20-inch Concave One wheels with 255 / 30ZR 20 (front) and 275 / 30ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires.

It is unknown at this time what the price is, but how much the exhaust system costs $ 9,150 (€ 8,099), 20-inch wheels cost $ 3,150 (€ 2,796), the performance improvement package is $ 20,300 (€ 17,999) and the MHtronik Powerbox module is $ 2,595 ( € 2,299).

Source: Manhart Performance