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Parisian taxi company G7 has withdrawn its fleet of Tesla Model 3

After one person lost his life and 20 were injured in a car accident over the weekend, Parisian taxi company G7 withdrew its Tesla Model 3 fleet.

The incident involved a driver who was not during working hours and who was driving towards the restaurant in a car with his family. According to French media, the car hit two pedestrians, then a traffic light and a van. Tesla’s autonomous technology seems to have failed this time. Tesla rejected the possibility of a technical problem with the car after checking all the data. Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the charge of murder and unintentional injury.

The company has previously been criticized for deception because its technology cannot automatically drive a car, but drivers must maintain control and attention at all times.

What is Tesla’s responsibility in this case, we do not know. In the past, it was known that users often abused the system by using mobile phones, changing seats or driving without a driver behind the wheel.

Earlier this year, the American authorities opened an official investigation into Autopilot after 11 accidents in which Tesla cars have been involved since 2018.

Source: Reuters

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Mercedes S 680 Guard is the new vehicle of the German Chancellor

The specially designed Mercedes S 680 Guard is the new vehicle of the German Chancellor. The pride of the German car industry was used by all chancellors from 1949 to 1998. Since 1998, VW Phaeton, Audi A8, BMW 7 Series have been used.

The Mercedes S 680 Guard is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 612 hp (450 kW) and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque, and for the first time 4Matic all-wheel drive. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The maximum speed that the car reaches is 118 mph (190 kph), and the average fuel consumption is rated at 19.5 L / 100 km.

The distinctive S Class body is equipped with special protection such as steel shields, ten-centimeter-thick multi-layer glass, bulletproof tires, fire and toxic gas protection systems. The total weight of the car is 4.3 tons, of which the car’s armor weighs two tons, and only the windshield weighs 120 kg. The car comes with VR10 certification.

The price of the S 680 Guard is 547,000 euros, and its production takes about 50 days, while the standard S Class takes only two days.

The former chancellor, Angela Merkel, used an Audi A8 L Security that is powered by a 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 435 hp (320 kW).

Source: Mercedes

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New Honda Civic Type R final testing

At the Suzuka racetrack, Japan, Honda is finishing testing the most powerful version of the Civic. The new generation Honda Civic, which has long been hiding behind the Type R designation, has previously passed tests at the Nürburgring and Nardo racetracks.

Among the details that, in addition to the camouflage foil, reveal the character of the car, stand out the large red brake calipers behind the dark rims with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, as well as the large spoiler on the fifth door.

Although the integrated drive and hybrid option were mentioned, this will not happen because the current concept has proven to be outstanding. The new Type R will be powered by an improved 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, from the 10th generation, with more than 306 hp (228 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm). Power is transmitted to the front axle, which will be assisted by a limited differential lock, via a six-speed manual transmission.

The arrival of the new Civic Type R is expected in 2023. Before unveiling the final product, leading people at Honda claim that the new Civic Type R will be the best so far. There is no reason not to trust them.

Source: Honda

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