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Updated FIAT 500X

FIAT is among the few car companies that have presented updated editions of their existing models these days. This time, the Turin company decided to undergo a refreshing treatment once again with the compact crossover model FIAT 500X.

At the front, above the one-piece radiator grille, instead of the current FIAT inscription, there is now a stylized number 500. For the European market, the crossover will be equipped with newly designed rims and will be offered in combination with soft-top (Dolcevita), which will be available with Cross and Sport equipment packages.

The basic equipment kit brings 16-inch alloy wheels and a Uconnect 4 multimedia system controlled via a 7-inch display, as standard.

When it comes to propulsion, the 500X will be powered by two turbocharged petrol engines (FireFly) with mild hybrid technology. These are the 1.0-liter FireFly Turbo engine with 120 hp (88 kW) and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) of torque, and the 1.3-liter FireFly Turbo engine with 150 hp (110 kW) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) torque. The Stellantis group has already confirmed that the 500X will soon be offered in a fully electric version.

Source: FIAT

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Tesla security issues

After many problems that have hit Tesla in the past, now Elon Musk’s company could find itself in the biggest security problem so far. A young man from Germany claims that he found a weakness that enabled him to control Tesla’s cars from 13 different countries.

19-year-old David Colombo posted on his twitter profile that he used third-party API keys and software to gain access to the vehicles. He claims that car owners, not Tesla software, are to blame for his success. He said that he did not establish control over steering and acceleration, but what he did is still dangerous for car owners.

“Regarding what I‘m able to do with these Tesla‘s now. This includes disabling Sentry Mode, opening the doors/windows and even starting Keyless Driving. I could also query the exact location, see if a driver is present and so on. The list is pretty long. I think it’s pretty dangerous, if someone is able to remotely blast music on full volume or open the windows / doors while you are on the highway. Even flashing the lights non-stop can potentially have some (dangerous) impact on other drivers, “Colombo said.

He confirmed that Tesla had already contacted him, and that the company was investigating the case. He also said that he never had bad intentions and that his posts confirm that.

Source: Bloomberg News

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Daymak Spiritus is the fastest three-wheeler

When we talk about three-wheelers, the first thing that comes to mind is the Trotter family from the sitcom “Only Fools and Horses.” Well, this time we are talking about the Spiritus model, developed by the Canadian company Daymak. This is no ordinary three-wheeler, it is the world’s fastest three-wheeler.

The company has been developing this vehicle for some time, and is now officially unveiled at York University in Toronto. The vehicle is equipped with solar charging panels, an energy regeneration system, and is charged using a wireless charger. It will be offered in two versions, Spiritus deluxe and Spiritus ultimate, and both will be equipped with Ionix Pro lithium-ion battery with AI technology.

The Spiritus deluxe will have a range of 180 miles (290 km) with a top speed of 85 mph (137 km / h), and will reach 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. The more powerful Spiritus ultimate will have a range of 300 miles (480 km) with a top speed of 130 mph (209 km / h), and will reach 60 mph in 1.8 seconds.

Daymak has set a goal to produce 50,000 vehicles by 2023. According to their information, the demand is high, which is confirmed by the fact that they have received 25,000 orders so far. The price of the Spiritus deluxe is $ 19,995, while the price of the Spiritus ultimate is $ 149,000 USD.

Source: Daymak

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