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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxi passed the DMV test

Hyundai is one of the leaders in autonomous driving technology, which is becoming an indispensable part of new cars. The question is, how much do people trust self-driving cars? According to the survey, most Americans are afraid of autonomous vehicles and 1/4 of them are unsure about this technology. Therefore, Hyundai decided to put its Ioniq 5 Robotaxi through a driving test similar to the one that drivers go through. The car managed to meet the criteria of DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) examiner Kandice Jones.

Kandice Jones is a professional in this field with 25 years of experience and someone who is very strict. It should be noted that only 16 percent of its candidates pass the driving test. During the test drive, she paid attention to everything from stopping distance to changing lanes. “I’ve failed thousands and thousands of students in the interest of public safety. The criteria is the same as for humans. I monitored speed, realignments, maneuvers, stopping, driving in the lane, reaction time and more,” Jones said.

After the test drive, Jones noted that she was impressed with the vehicle’s capabilities, and that the Ioniq 5 Robotaxi met all the criteria. Of course, this was just a test and nothing more, but Hyundai hopes that this test will give people more confidence in autonomous vehicles.

Source: Hyundai

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2024 Renault Captur with Esprit Alpine trim

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show Renault introduced a series of subcompact crossover SUVs, the Renault Captur, which went into production two years later. It is one of the best-selling B segment crossovers in Europe, which has now received a redesigned edition, the Esprit Alpine.

The appearance of the front and rear of the redesigned edition follows the current design of Renault models with a different graphic of the headlights, a redesigned logo, while the false ends of the exhaust system on the bumper have been removed. Buyers will be able to choose from 14 single- and two-tone body combinations. The basic version of the Captur is mounted on steel 17-inch rims, and part of the standard equipment in combination with the Esprit Alpine version are also special 19-inch aluminum rims.

The interior of the car is equipped with a larger display of the multimedia system and a larger display of the adaptive digital instrument panel. Synthetic leather has been replaced with recycled materials such as hemp, and chrome details have been removed.

When it comes to the powertrain, the new Captur comes with four options. The base version is powered by a 90 hp (67 kW) 1.0-L 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels. Customers can also choose a 1.3-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline with 140 (104 kW), or 160 hp (119 kW) with an automatic 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The economical version comes with a 1.5-L 3-cylinder turbo engine with 100 hp (75 kW), which can run on gasoline and autogas. Two tanks ensure the crossing of more than 1,600 kilometers.

The hybrid option is powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline engine in combination with an electric motor with a total power of 145 hp (108 kW), and Renault claims that this version in city conditions is powered by the electric motor 80% of the time.

Source: Renault

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2024 Renault Captur with Esprit Alpine trim
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Xiaomi is developing its first SUV

At the end of March, Xiaomi officially introduced its first car, the SU7, which will soon enter production. It is a fully electric sedan for which the Chinese tech giant received more than 50,000 orders in less than half an hour after its presentation. Now comes the information that Xiaomi is working on the development of its second car and its first SUV.

The Xiaomi SUV should bring a larger battery and extended range, and some information says that it will not be built on the Modena platform like the SU7, but on a completely new platform. It will be similar in size to the Porsche Cayenne, and its rival will be the Li Auto L9.

The artist known as Sugar Chow has released the first renders showing the SUV with front and rear lights similar to those on the SU7, but integrated into the body like the lights on the Ferrari Purosangue. It should be noted that Xiaomi has not yet released any information about its first SUV.

When it comes to SU7, it will come in three versions: SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max. The standard version is powered by an electric motor with 299 hp (220 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, and will have RWD. It will accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.28 seconds with a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). It is equipped with a BYD Blade 73.6 kWh battery that provides a range of 700 kilometers. It will cost $29,900.

The more powerful version of the SU7 Pro will be equipped with an 800V architecture, a 94.3 kWh battery that provides a range of 830 km, and will cost $34,000. However, the most powerful version, Xiaomi SU7 Max, is really impressive. It is powered by two electric motors with a total output of 673 hp (495 kW) and 618 lb-ft (838 Nm) of torque, and has AWD. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.78 seconds with a top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). It is equipped with the Xiami Pilot Max ADAS system, 800V architecture, and a CATI Qilin 101 kWh battery that enables a range of 800 km, or 510 km after a 15-minute charge. It costs $41,500.

Source: Xiaomi, sugardesign_1 via Instagram

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