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2023 BMW i7 will be premiered in April

Next month, BMW will present its all-electric model, the 2023 BMW i7. The car has been tested in the Arctic Circle and southern Europe, and now the final tests are taking place in the wind tunnel and the streets of Germany. Along with it, BMW will also present the new 7 Series, which is powered by an internal combustion engine.

So far, only spy photos have appeared, based on which we could see that the car was covered with camouflage. The front part will be adorned with light elements made of exclusive crystal glass and illuminated contour of the kidney grille, which will give the car a modern look. Knowing the commitment of BMW engineers and employees, we can expect the best possible solutions when it comes to aerodynamics and comfort.

The interior of the i7 will be equipped with a curved display, a newly developed panoramic glass roof Sky Lounge, light and functional strips on the instrument panel and doors that will provide better ambient lighting, while the rear will feature a 31-inch 8k resolution screen.

The company is still hiding data on the performance of the electric sedan, but they have revealed that the i7 will be the most powerful version of the 7 Series. “The all-electric BMW i7 is also the most powerful BMW 7 Series. It combines the best driving experience with the ultimate digital experience. This makes it the ideal vehicle for forward-thinking, responsible decision-makers and avant-garde pioneers, ”said Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG Development. This means that the electric motors will produce more power than the 6.6-liter V12 engine from the M760i.

It will use the CLAR platform and will be equipped with a 105.2 kWh battery set, which will provide a range of 392 miles (630 km) on a single charge.

The order book for the new generation 7 Series and all-electric i7 will open in the second half of the year.

Source: BMW

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Jump with a Tesla car

The unknown driver decided to make a jump with his Tesla car after a gathering of fans of this manufacturer in Los Angeles. It all happened in Echo Park, and a $ 100,000 Tesla car suffered visible damage.

According to YouTube user Alex Choi, who posted the video, the driver of this Tesla decided to go to the place where another YouTube user, David Dobrik, made a jump in Tesla Model X. This crazy jump was not successful, and Tesla’s limousine ended in a parked Subaru Forester. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Police are currently collecting data on this event, and have even announced a reward for information that will lead to the identification of the driver.

“Currently we do not have a description of the driver, and Tesla has been abandoned. A violation has been committed and detectives are working to find the suspect,” a police spokesman told Newsweek.

The video has over a million views on YouTube, and is another proof that people are willing to do anything, even the craziest things, for popularity.

Source: Alex Choi via YouTube

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Toyota will offer the GR Yaris with an 8-speed automatic gearbox

Two years ago, Toyota introduced the most powerful B-segment car, the Toyota GR Yaris. Now, according to Japanese media reports, Toyota and Gazoo Racing are preparing an 8-speed automatic transmission for this model.

The most powerful B-segment car is powered by a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 261 hp (192 kW) and 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km / h).

Drivers will have the option of manually changing gears with levers under the steering wheel, and Toyota says the GR Yaris with automatic transmission will be more economical. This should not affect the good performance of this car.

Gearbox is currently being tested in the current Yaris with which Toyota Gazoo Racing competes in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The car is equipped with larger suction cups, an oil cooler for the automatic transmission, as well as a new steering wheel with built-in paddle shifters.

Source: Car Watch