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Xiaomi YU7 will offer a range of up to 770 km

In a few months, Xiaomi will launch its second all-electric model, the YU7, which will be equipped with cutting-edge technology and we recently saw the first photos of the interior. Now, new information says that it will have a range of up to 770 kilometers.

The YU7 will be 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide and 1,600 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm and a weight of 2,405 kg. It continues the design language of its predecessor, the SU7, which has exceeded all expectations of the Chinese company since its launch.

The cabin is made of premium materials, purple and brown leather, and provides plenty of space for passengers. The driver’s seat has an electronic footrest, which increases comfort on long trips. There is also a Panoramic Head-Up Display (PHUD) instead of a traditional dashboard, a center console with an infotainment screen, slightly smaller than the one in the SU7, with Xiaomi’s HyperOS operating system that offers easy integration with other Xiaomi devices.

In front of the driver is an elegant and functional steering wheel, covered in Alcantara and carbon fiber, which has physical buttons for easy access to key functions. There is also a red “Boost Mode” button for rapid power delivery, i.e. even better performance, and there is a button to activate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Additional equipment includes wireless chargers, electronic door handles, and a discreet LiDAR sensor mounted on the roof that clearly signals that the YU7 will offer advanced autonomous driving capabilities.

The YU7 will be available with two batteries: the 96.3 kWh (NMC) will provide a range of 770, 760 and 675 kilometers, while the 101.7 kWh (NMC) battery will offer a range of 670, 750 and 760 kilometers. When it comes to the powertrain, the YU7 will be offered in single and dual electric motor options. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive version has a total power of 691 hp (508 kW) and a top speed of 253 km/h. There is also a weaker all-wheel-drive version with two electric motors with a total power of 489 hp (365 kW). The single-motor rear-wheel-drive version has 315 hp (235 kW) and offers a top speed of 240 km/h.

Speaking of the price, the Xiaomi YU7 will start at around 31,100 euros.

Source: Reuters

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1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO is for sale

In the mid-1980s, Nissan launched a new sports car, the 300ZX, which a few years later became the platform for one of the Clayton Cunningham Racing team’s most successful cars. Only seven cars were produced between 1989 and 1995 and one of them, the 1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO, is for sale.

This 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO had seven top-five finishes in 1989 alone, and achieved its first victory in 1990. By the end of 1992, the car had four wins in 45 starts, including Mosport and Road America Mid-Ohio and Mosport, as well as 16 top three finishes.

At the end of the 1992 season, the car was fitted with an additional passenger seat, and was used for Cunningham Racing’s track driving experience. It should also be noted that this is the only car in the series to have a modified chassis for the passenger seat.

A few years later, this 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO was sold to Toby Bean, who exhibited it at vintage racing events and kept it in race-ready condition. In 2017, it was sold to a new owner who completely restored it, and two years later it won the Long Beach Grand Prix and the Rolex Motorsports Reunion in Monterey.

The car features a fully adjustable front and rear suspension, as well as a liquid-cooled braking system. Unfortunately, the passenger seat has since been removed to meet IMSA specifications. It is powered by a 3.0-L twin-turbo DOHC V-6 engine with 860 hp, mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a Cunningham Racing quick change rear end housing with Hewland VGC internals.

The auction will take place on March 6-7, 2025 and the asking price is $450,000.

Source: Gooding & Company

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1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo IMSA GTO is for sale
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BMW Group delays EV production in Oxford

The BMW Group had previously announced that all production of the Mini Cooper Electric and Mini Aceman would be moved from China to Oxford. However, the latest information suggests that Mini cars will continue to be imported from China, despite the fact that the EU has imposed additional tariffs on EVs imported from this Asian country. The reason is that the start of production in Oxford has been postponed indefinitely due to the slowdown in sales of electric cars.

BMW has invested more than 600 million pounds in the reconstruction of the factory, as well as the body pressing plant in nearby Swindon. The investment included the expansion of the body shop, the construction of a new area for the installation of batteries and new logistics facilities. A BMW Group spokesman said that they were currently considering restarting production of electric Mini models in Oxford, but did not say when this would happen. He also added that a previously announced government subsidy, which was supposed to be part of the investment in the factory in addition to BMW Group funds, would no longer be used.

The Oxford plant has about 4,000 employees and is expected to produce electric vehicles in the future. The production target of 200,000 units over the next five years seems unrealistic and will definitely be revised.

Source: BMW Group

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BMW Group delays EV production in Oxford