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2022 Mazda CX-5

Mazda has unveiled new versions of its sleek, spacious and dynamic CX-5 SUV.

The car has a new three-dimensional grille, and Mazda designers have changed the look of the headlights and taillights. Also, the range of body colors has been expanded, so it is now possible to choose the Zircon Sand color.

The new CX-5 comes with significant improvements including Mi-Drive driving modes, improved driving dynamics, changed design, practicality improvements, greater differences in equipment levels, increased range and a range of safety systems.

The Drive Select (Mi-Drive) system allows the driver to select the most appropriate driving mode with just one touch of a button. Some models equipped with i-Activ AWD all-wheel drive have Off-Road mode, which makes driving more natural on slippery surfaces.

The CX-5 also benefited from Mazda’s next-generation Skyactiv-Vehicle platform that brings body, suspension and seat evolution. This has improved comfort and reduced driver and passenger fatigue. Insulation has also been significantly improved, especially in driving situations on rough surfaces.

It will be powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 250 hp. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Sales of the redesigned CX-5 will begin next, and the price is currently unknown.

Source: Mazda

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New York bans ICE by 2035

The state of New York has passed a law banning the sale of cars with ICE by 2035. This means that all new cars will have to have zero emissions.

The New York Senate and Assembly have put forward a bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul to try to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35 percent in order to advance climate goals, including an 85 percent reduction in GHG emissions. by 2050.

However, New York has a lot of work to do, as currently the share of electric cars makes up only 1 percent of vehicles sold.

Therefore, under the new law, several state agencies must co-operate in developing an electric vehicle market strategy, which should be ready by the end of next year. It is necessary to find a feasible way to sell even off-road vehicles and equipment without gas emissions in the country from 2035.

In addition to convincing people to buy electric vehicles, New York also needs to build a network of chargers, and their locations include apartments, shops, shopping malls, and parking lots.

California also has a law banning the sale of new cars with ICE from 2035 onwards. Massachusetts has something similar. Efforts to introduce the same law in Washington have failed.

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Mini JCW GP3

Behind the upgrade of the third edition of Mini’s famous GP series is the Dutch company Beek Auto Racing. It is a Mini JCW GP3 model with 330 hp.

In the department of the Dutch company Beek Auto Racing, which deals with Mini cars, they made an effort to offer owners solutions with which the powerful MINI will be even better. The result is a limited edition JCW GP3.

The third edition of the Mini GP series was presented last year and stands at the top of the model range from the generation behind the F56 designation. The JCW GP3 two-seater is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 330 horsepower. Power transmission to the front axle is done via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The Beek Auto Racing engineers did not offer the owners of the third GP a manual transmission, but they raised the power of the BMW engine to 330 hp, which is an increase of 24 hp compared to the base model. Parts of the standard suspension have been replaced by parts produced by AST with which the JCW GP3 will be more comfortable and manageable on uneven roads with asphalt quality that is far from the quality offered on the tracks.

It is equipped with an exhaust system from the British company Milltek, which should ensure better sound quality. In addition to the tires (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2), the standard mechanical limited differential lock will help in the fight against understeer in corners.

Source: Beek Auto Racing

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