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Mate Rimac on the ten-year plan for Bugatti

September 8, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

All car companies have announced their long-term plans, or will announce them, about what we can expect in the future when it comes to the current offer as well as new models. In an interview with Automobilwoche, Mate Rimac talked about the ten-year plan for Bugatti.

The demand for SUV cars is expanding. Many manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce have joined Porsche, BMW, Mercedes and other car manufacturers that have had SUVs in their range for many years. Some have resisted it for a long time, like McLaren and Ferrari, but they too will soon introduce their SUVs. One of the few brands that still successfully resists this trend is Bugatti.

In the interview, Rimac said that Bugatti will not produce an SUV in the near future, but that they will not produce a fully electric Bugatti either. At least not in the next ten years. “A purely electric version is not included in our 10-year plan for Bugatti. There will also be no SUV,” said Mate Rimac. This does not mean that Bugatti is completely rejecting electrification, as it aims to produce a car with an electric range of 31 miles (50 km).

Bugatti recently unveiled its new model, the Bugatti Mistral, the last to be powered by the W16 petrol engine. It is a limited edition based on the Chiron. It costs 5 million euros, and all 99 cars have already been sold.

Source: Automobilwoche

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The new iPhone 14 comes with the Crash Detection option

September 8, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

A few days ago, Apple presented the new iPhone 14 and Apple Watch, which come with several new options such as Crash Detection, which enables emergency calls in case of traffic accidents, and the “Emergency SOS” option.

How does it work? According to Apple, the option uses three functions of the device, a barometer that detects changes in cabin pressure, GPS that monitors changes in speed and a microphone that registers sounds typical of a traffic accident. There is also a gyroscope and an accelerometer (measuring up to 256G) on the Apple Watch, which help assess the situation. 10 seconds after detecting a traffic accident, the phone will automatically start calling emergency contacts and emergency services. If the user has both devices, the watch will first display a message, and then the phone will call emergency services.

The second option, Emergency SOS, allows the user to send a message via satellite when there is no mobile network signal. Both options are available on all iPhone 14 models as well as Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra.

When it comes to prices, iPhone 14 starts at $799, iPhone 14 Plus $899, iPhone 14 Pro $999, iPhone Pro Max $1,099, while iPhone SE costs $429.

Source: Apple

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1989 Porsche 911 Turbo is the best restored Porsche

September 8, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Restored cars are increasingly popular, especially when it comes to classics, and the American market is home to more classic Porsche sports cars than any other market. Every year, Porsche holds the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge where the best of the best are chosen, and this year’s winner is the 1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo.

The car was restored by Champion Porsche dealership Florida, painted in K5 Dark Blue. Interestingly, engine displacement was increased by an additional 100 cc over the years, but Champion Porsche reverted to the original 3.3L turbocharged flat-six with 282 hp (210 kW) and 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) of torque.

Before the restoration, the car was not in the best condition, so some parts had to be replaced with original ones. “Taking a vehicle missing parts when the project began, Champion Porsche’s efforts to restore a well-appreciated and worn 930 Turbo exemplify our goal at Porsche Classic – keeping all classic Porsche models on the road,” said Jonathan Sieber, Manager Porsche Classic with PCNA .

This model was produced between 1974 and 1989, and is the last one with a G-body. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels. The 911 Turbo’s biggest competitor was a yellow 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Type 993 restored by Porsche Exchange, Chicago.

Champion Porsche really made an effort to restore the car to its original condition. “Not a single bolt was left unturned, and every single part was either replaced with new genuine parts from Porsche Classic or restored. Our mission was to restore our 1989 911 Turbo to exactly what the original factory build sheet called for, resulting in a true factory restoration,” said a representative of Champion Porsche.