Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2023.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2023.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2023.

A secret software update boosts the 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S to incredible speeds.

Porsche, known for its penchant for subtle changes, has introduced a number of minor software updates to the Taycan Turbo S over the past two years, resulting in noticeable improvements in performance.

As the brand’s first modern electric vehicle, the Taycan Turbo S has received accelerated improvements in independent testing, achieving a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h) a full second faster than two years ago.

Recent testing has shown improved acceleration performance at various speed levels, demonstrating faster times to 90 mph (145 km/h), 120 mph (193 km/h) and more efficient quarter mile completion, completing the distance in 10. 3 seconds at 132 mph (212 km/h) compared to the previous 10.5 seconds at 130 mph (209 km/h).

Interestingly, the 0-60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration time remains unchanged at 2.4 seconds, suggesting that the «Overboost» feature is at the heart of the improved performance.

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Honda Ridgeline 2024.

Honda Ridgeline 2024.

Honda Ridgeline 2024.

Ruble price tags have been announced for the more off-road version of the Honda Ridgeline pickup truck.

The official website of the Japanese brand has published accurate information about the 2024 model year Honda Ridgeline pickup truck in the more off-road Trailsport version.

The basic version of the pickup costs $950 or 85,705 rubles. more than before.

The Honda Ridgeline will be available in 2024 with minor styling changes, new trim levels and a slightly higher price.

The price of an entry-level pickup truck now starts at $41,125 or RUB 3,710,124, which is an increase of $950 or RUB 85,705. more than before. The pickup will begin arriving at dealers in the United States today.

Honda will offer the Ridgeline in four trim levels: Sport, RTL, TrailSport and Black Edition.

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Nissan Note 2024.

Nissan Note 2024.

Nissan Note 2024.

Nissan Note also switched to the brand’s new corporate identity.

The Japanese compact has had its exterior tweaked; there are new things inside, too, but they are more modest. All the equipment is the same.

The Nissan Note hatchback has been in its current, third generation since 2020.

The model turned out to be successful, it is consistently included in the TOP 10 of the most popular “full-fledged” cars on the Japanese market (that is, excluding kei cars, they have separate statistics).

Moreover, in 2021, Note was recognized as the best car in Japan.

And now the time has come for restyling: for now only the basic modernized compact is presented, the cross-version from the Autech division and the “luxury” Aura version will be updated later.

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Evolute i-Space 2024.

Evolute i-Space 2024.

Evolute i-Space 2024.

Information about the first hybrid car appeared on the official website of the Evolute company: it was called i-Space.

The Russian brand Evolute is preparing to launch sales of the new hybrid i-Space.

A few days ago, Evolute announced the premiere of a new model in an official teaser.

Particular emphasis was placed on the fact that it is equipped with a hybrid installation. Now a little more has become known about the new Evolute i-Space 2024.

By the way, it is under this name that the crossover will go on sale. The brand’s website contains images of it and a number of other details.

A photo has been published with the inscription “Coming soon”, and there is also a form to fill out, through which, most likely, you can get comprehensive information.

The timing of its release to the market has not yet been announced. But it is already becoming clear that it was created on the basis of the current Dongfeng Fengon E5.

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Renault Megane E-Tech 2024.

Renault Megane E-Tech 2024.

Renault Megane E-Tech 2024.

Renault’s new family hatchback is called the Megane E-Tech Electric because it is designed on an electric platform and runs purely on electricity.

There will be no gasoline engines in the lineup, understand? Yes, Renault, we understood from the first time that it was electric, it was not necessary to indicate this in the name twice.

The Megane is not the only electric car built on the new platform, as Renault shares it with other companies in its alliance.

The specific design gives the Megane E-Tech Electric some advantages.

It’s quite spacious inside and has plenty of useful storage compartments thanks to its high body, flat floor and long wheelbase.

The dashboard is even moved forward a bit, as the climate control is located under the hood.

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