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Maextro S800 demonstrated “Crab walk”

In November 2024, the Chinese company Maextro unveiled one of the most expensive Chinese cars ever, the Maextro S800. It features a “Crab walk” feature that allows the rear wheels to turn 16 degrees in the same direction as the front wheels, ultimately allowing the car to move sideways.

A video released by JAC and Huawei shows the S800 using the “Crab walk” feature to maneuver around seven Mercedes-Maybach S-Classes parked in a tight formation. The S800 maneuvers around them with the ease of a walk in the park, demonstrating the potential of the technology in real-world driving situations.

The rear-wheel steering feature is particularly useful for a car the size of the S800. The car can make sharper turns and park in spaces that would be “mission impossible” for a car with conventional steering.

The Maextro S800 is powered by three electric motors with a total power of 864 hp, and customers can also choose an extended-range version with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine.

It is 5,480 mm long, 2,000 mm wide and 1,536 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,370 mm. The rounded design of the front grille is different from the design of most luxury sedans. There are also two LED light strips, as well as daytime running lights surrounded by a smaller light source, which creates a unique effect. The same element adorns the rear lights, as well as unique door handles.

The interior is equipped with a starry sky, two separate rear seats, and three screens on the dashboard. The thick B-pillar probably contributes to the safety and structural integrity of the vehicle.

When it comes to price, the S800 costs between 124,320 and 186,510 euros, making it one of the most expensive cars made in China.

Source: Huawei

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Hundreds of Jaguars ended up in a scrapyard

In August 2024, Jaguar recalled 2,760 vehicles due to a high risk of thermal overload from the high-voltage battery, which could lead to a fire. The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace has already been recalled four times since May 2023 due to the same issue, and now someone on Threads posted a photo showing a large number of Jaguars, no older than 6 years, in a scrapyard.

Following the recall, Jaguar advised dealers to update the software to reduce the maximum battery charge to 80 percent while the company’s engineers worked to find a cure for the problem. Owners were also advised to park and charge their vehicles outside until a fix was implemented. However, the problem was never fixed.

Three Jaguar I-Paces caught fire in the US after the software update, but fortunately no one was injured. This negatively affected the brand’s position in the market, so the company decided to buy back all affected cars. The cars in the photo have just been purchased from their owners and are ready to be dismantled.

All of the affected vehicles are equipped with lithium-ion battery cells manufactured by LG Chem. The company has received negative attention after fires involving examples of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV.

Source: Threads

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Buying expensive cars in the US has become risky

Buying a new car in the United States has become risky, especially if the car is being shipped long distances. Delivery can take a long time, and car thieves use this to steal expensive models. One such case occurred recently when a Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible worth $ 300,000 was stolen.

The car was purchased in Florida and was supposed to be delivered to a buyer in Detroit. However, the Rolls-Royce Dawn never arrived, despite being purchased on January 18. The buyer, Nader Eldamouni, was left without a car that he wanted to add to his collection of cars that includes Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royce Phantoms and Mercedes-Benz G-Classes.

In 2024, a thief broke into the systems of the delivery company Dealer’s Choice Auto Transport, and saw the delivery schedule and contact information of the drivers. “The criminal hacked the driver’s portal and knew which vehicles were being transported and where they were being transported. He contacted the driver posing as the customer and gave him new information with instructions on where to deliver the car,” Steven Yariv told WSVN.

The thief stole several luxury cars in this way, such as a Mercedes GLS600 Maybach ($200,000) and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV ($400,000).

Unfortunately, these are not the only cases, as a similar incident also occurred with a Houston customer who bought a Ferrari in New York, but it was delivered to an unknown person in Miami.

Source: WSVN-TV via YouTube, Photo: EPA-EFE

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