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2025 Aston Martin Vantage

In March 2022, Aston Martin presented the latest generation Vantage powered by a V12 engine. It was the fastest, most powerful and most dynamically capable V12 Vantage ever. However, in two weeks the British car manufacturer will premiere the new Vantage as well as its racing GT3 version and the Formula 1 AMR24 car.

The car was announced with a teaser showing the front of the left side. Not much can be seen in the teaser, but if we go by the spy photos, the new Vantage will have wider wheel arches than its predecessor, which should give the car a muscular look. Anyway, we will have more information on February 12, when the premiere is scheduled.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Vantage will no longer be powered by a V12 engine, instead it should be the 4.0-liter V8 that powers Mercedes-AMG cars (this is not official). Aston Martin has other options available, such as the twin-turbo V8 engine with 680 hp that powers the DB12 model, and rumors say that it could also be a new V8 engine with more than 600 hp. It will also have an automatic gearbox like its predecessor, while a manual gearbox could appear in the future, as Aston Martin has previously indicated that it will offer this option in limited numbers such as the Valour that debuted last summer.

Source: Aston Martin

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2024 VW Golf R

Ten days ago we saw the sketches of the redesigned VW Golf Mk8 and now we have the first official photos of the new generation of the most powerful version of this model, the VW Golf R. Of course, something remained hidden under the blue foil, to save it for the premiere that will happen in the summer .

For now, there are not many details about the car, but some information suggests that the difference in power between the GTI and R models has been reduced. The new generation Golf GTI now has 265 hp, which is 20 hp more than its predecessor, while the new Golf R will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 315 hp (235 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. It will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. Power is sent to all wheels via a DSG automatic gearbox.

When it comes to the design, what can be noticed at first glance is that there have been subtle changes, but it is still the recognizable Golf R. The design of the front bumper has been changed and now includes a centrally positioned radar, which is not the case with the current model. There are also lowered suspension, blue LED light strip between the headlights, LED tail lights, four exhaust pipes, a rear diffuser and 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior is minimalistic with lots of blue stitching, sports seats, few buttons and some fiddly details.

Europeans also have a more powerful Golf R 333 model, as well as a Golf R station wagon, unlike buyers in North America. R 333 is powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine with 333 hp (245 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph).

Source: VW

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A black box will be mandatory in all new cars sold in the EU

When we say “Black box” or data recorder (a device that records data with a specific algorithm), the first thing that comes to mind is airplanes, and of course they are mandatory in all aircraft. However, from the summer of 2024, they will be mandatory in all new cars sold in the EU.

Traffic accidents also have financial consequences for the people involved in them, and it is often difficult to decide who caused the accident. That’s why the EU passed a regulation that all new cars (class M1 – up to eight seats) must have an EDR (Event Data Recorder) built in, like N1 class vehicles, including pickups and vans whose weight does not exceed 3,500 kilograms. This decision applies to all 27 EU members (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands , Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden).

According to European Commission documentation, EDR records data on the speed, braking, position and tilt of the car on the road, as well as how safety systems react. The device will record these parameters in a short period of time, five seconds before and 0.3 seconds after the impact. Of course, the data must be recorded with high precision and ensure its persistence. In addition, the device analyzes whether the emergency call system has been activated. It is known that the eCall system has become mandatory in the EU since April 2018.

The EDR will be built into the airbag control unit and cannot be turned off. Activates automatically when seat belt pretensioners and airbags deploy. In addition, it starts recording when the vehicle’s active hood pops up or when there is a lateral or longitudinal speed change of more than 8 km/h within 0.15 seconds.

All data stored by the EDR belong to the owner of the vehicle and will only be available to the competent authorities to assist in the reconstruction of the accident. The device works on the principle of a closed loop, and the data is collected anonymously to prevent manipulation if it falls into the wrong hands. The last four digits of the vehicle’s VIN number are not stored, nor are any other types of data that would reveal the identity of the owner.

Source: Reuters