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Is Porsche testing the new Panamera or is it just a new facelift?

Although Porsche introduced the Panamera almost two years ago, according to spy photos, the Stuttgart company is preparing a new facelift for this model.

So far, Porsche has not provided any information about this model. At first glance, it looks like a previously revised model with a new bumper, and slightly modified updated headlights. Inside, the dashboard is covered which indicates that some novelties can be expected.

When it comes to powertrain, the current model is offered with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 473 hp (353 kilowatts) and 620 hp (462 kilowatts). There’s also a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 325 hp (242 kilowatts) and 443 hp (330 kilowatts). Whether the test Panamera will use the same powertrain remains to be seen. Some rumors say that this could be a new Panamera GT, but these are just rumors.

For now, it is not known when this model could have its official presentation, but we expect that some information could be released soon.

Source: Automedia

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2023 BMW M750e with 560 hp

As the arrival of the next generation BMW Series 7 approaches, some information on the performance of this model is also emerging. Rumor has it that the new BMW M750e will have almost the same power as the current M760i xDrive.

According to BMWBlog, the most powerful model of the BMW Series 7 will be powered by a B59 3.0-liter 6-cylinder turbo petrol engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 560 hp (312 kW), which is only 41 hp (30 kW) less than the M760i with twin-turbo V12 engine. It is estimated that the petrol engine would deliver around 400 hp while the remaining 160 hp would come from the electric motor, although this has not been confirmed.

When it comes to design, the new Series 7 will have a somewhat futuristic look to the front including two-row LED lights, as well as a massive radiator grille and several air intakes. There will also be a large radar unit for auxiliary systems. It will use Rolls-Royce technology such as fully automatic doors, enhanced Bowers & Wilkins speakers and will offer more customization options.

Production of the first Series 7 models will begin later this year, and will hit the market in early 2023.

Source: BMWBlog

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Traffic jam in the Elon Musk tunnel

Traffic in the “Loop” tunnel has reached its peak. According to a video that appeared on social media, there was a traffic jam in an underground tunnel built by the Boring Company in Las Vegas, owned by Elon Musk.

The reason for the traffic jam at one of the drop-off points could be the Consumer Electronics Show, which is being held at the Convention Center in Las Vegas. People started making jokes about Elon Musk, because the tunnel was made to avoid traffic jams in Las Vegas, and that is exactly what happened.

Boring Company was founded in 2016 with the intention of expanding the tunnel in Las Vegas to other major destinations, and later connecting it with Los Angeles. This could reduce driving time between the two cities from four or five hours to less than two hours. However, similar projects were rejected in Washington, Baltimore and Chicago, while Fort Lauderdale officials at Florida agreed to such a project.

Source: Mike Sington via Twitter

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