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2022 VW Amarok

After a long wait, Volkswagen has finally set a date for the arrival of the production version of the electric van ID. Buzz. The presentation of this model will take place on March 9. It won’t be the only VW model to arrive this year, as the world premiere of the new Amarok is also expected in the coming months.

We’ve seen a few teasers over the years, and now new ones have emerged that offer a slightly better view of the pickup. Massive plastic protection of the wheel arches, winter tires and a suspension that allows it to move with ease on uneven terrain are just some of the features of the new model. which, according to Volkswagen, will be bigger.

The Amarok will be built on an upgraded T6 platform, increasing the vehicle’s dimensions by 100 mm in length and 40 mm in width compared to its predecessor. It will be offered with a variety of diesel engines, including the powerful V6 TDI, and depending on the market, other engines will be on offer as well.

Source: Volkswagen

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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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