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Several machines have already been assembled in which this function is again implemented. Not the most important, but still useful function will return to Lada Vesta cars. We're talking about cooling the glove box. [caption id="attachment_85378" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Lada Vesta NG[/caption] “ AvtoVAZ will return the “glove box cooling” function for Vesta cars. Several test cars have already rolled off the assembly line last week ,” reported the public Avtograd News. The Lada Vesta NG will return the glove box cooling function [caption id="attachment_85379" align="aligncenter" width="770"] Lada Vesta NG[/caption] Let us remind you that Vesta removed the ability to cool the contents of the glove box in early October. Then it was reported that supplies of the mechanism for opening and closing the air duct from the heating and air conditioning system, which was produced in Germany, had ceased to be supplied to Russia. Probably, the mechanism was able to be imported.

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JATO Dynamics Study Manual transmission (MT) in cars is becoming rare in many markets. It's not just North America, where automatic transmissions have long dominated the automotive world. Information from JATO Dynamics shows that this type of transmission is falling out of favor everywhere. Europe is an excellent example of this transition. In 2000, the majority of new cars registered were equipped with a manual transmission. In particular, this percentage was 89%, and in some countries such as Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland and Portugal it exceeded 95%. The exceptions were Norway and Switzerland, where approximately 25% of new cars had an automatic transmission. [caption id="attachment_79383" align="aligncenter" width="780"] mechanics[/caption] How the share of “mechanics” has fallen over the past two decades This percentage remained high for several years until various types of automatic transmissions entered the market. In 2017, the overall percentage of manual transmissions dropped to 78%. In 2022, this figure dropped to 34%, and in the first half of this year it is at 32%. Traffic jams in many cities are becoming more commonplace, and the price difference between manual and automatic is shrinking. The influx of electric vehicles around the world, led by Tesla, is certainly contributing to this. These cars don't need multi-gear transmissions. JATO data shows that in 2010, only 6% of new passenger vehicles sold in the United States had a manual transmission. This percentage dropped to 4% in 2019 and then to 2% in 2020. Over the past two years, manual transmissions have barely registered in the US market, accounting for just 1% of sales. And this year it is even lower: for the first half of 2023 it will be only 0.9%. In markets such as Latin America or South Africa, the share of manual transmissions is still more than 30%.

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It will be installed on the 2024 Camaro ZL1 Chevrolet built the last supercharged LT4 V8 engine for the 2024 Camaro ZL1 before it was discontinued. A photo of engineer Billy Burke with the rest of the team and the engine was posted on social media. [caption id="attachment_84078" align="aligncenter" width="780"] last LT4 V8[/caption] The 6.2-liter engine, which produces 650 horsepower and 881 pound-feet of torque, was built in mid-November, according to Chevy. At this point, it's unclear whether the Camaro ZL1 it's intended for has been assembled, or whether Chevy has any plans to turn the sale of the car into some kind of special event, such as an auction. Chevrolet has so far declined to share details about the fate of the final ZL1. End of an era: Chevrolet built the last LT4 V8 engine for the Camaro The LT4 first appeared in the C7-generation Chevy Corvette Z06 in 2015. A year later, it debuted in the Cadillac CTS-V, and in 2017 it appeared in the Camaro ZL1. While the LT4 Z06 used a dry-sump lubrication system, the LT4 found in the CTS-V and ZL1 uses a more traditional wet-sump system. [caption id="attachment_84080" align="aligncenter" width="456"] last LT4 V8[/caption] With the end of ZL1 production, there are only two cars left with the factory ZL1 powertrain: the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and the Cadillac Escalade V. The Blackwing version makes 668 hp, while the LT4 in the Escalade makes an even more impressive 682 hp. thanks to a more powerful supercharger.

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Ford Explorer deliveries fall Ford has decided to stop selling the hybrid-powered 2024 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, instead focusing on supplying the Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid. "To meet continued high demand for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid and other Ford hybrid vehicles, the 2024 Explorer will be offered only with the fuel-efficient 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine and the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine," Green Car said. Ford spokesman Mike Levine reports. [caption id="attachment_83751" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Ford[/caption] Ford Drops 2024 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Hybrids to Continue Delivery of Police Interceptor Utility The Ford Police Interceptor Utility comes standard with a 3.3-liter hybrid-assisted V6 engine that produces a total of 318 horsepower. The power plant allows police to operate on-board equipment from a lithium-ion battery when the internal combustion engine is turned off. Ford touts the feature as a way to save police money by improving fuel economy and reducing powertrain downtime. Meanwhile, 2024 Lincoln Aviator buyers will now only get the twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Explorer deliveries fell 11.6% in the third quarter.

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Another effect of the agreement with the United Auto Workers At the end of February, Stellantis suspended its assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, where the Jeep Cherokee was previously built. This drastic decision meant that 1,200 workers had to be laid off with no promise of future work. After signing a preliminary agreement with the United Auto Workers union, the situation changed. In an official statement posted on YouTube, UAW Vice President Rich Boyer shared the good news: “UAW Family, I am... honored to announce that we have saved Belvidir. We've done it again... We'll be launching a new vehicle in Belvidere, it'll be a mid-size pickup truck, and we'll have two shifts." [caption id="attachment_77913" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Stellantis car[/caption] We've done it again..." - 1,200 workers will return to the factory to assemble the new Stellantis car Even before production at the plant resumes, those laid off will receive benefits. They will again be placed on temporary layoff with continued pay and medical benefits until they are reinstated to their jobs. The UAW vice president added that Stellantis will create more than 1,000 jobs at the new battery manufacturing plant in Belvidere. It is unclear what kind of pickup truck Stellantis will produce in Belvidere. The first thought that comes to our mind is the Ram Rampage, which is already produced in Brazil at a plant located in Pernambuco. It was repeatedly noticed during tests in the United States. The pickup will probably be equipped with a hybrid or electric powertrain since we are also talking about battery production.

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This is not yet a full-fledged Kia K5 2024 GT sports sedan, but its sporty version In South Korea, the latest Kia K5 GT sedan performed by GT Line was photographed right in the parking lot.  This version differs from the regular Kia K5 2024 in its developed front bumper with vertical LED inserts on the sides. [caption id="attachment_77664" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024 GT Line[/caption] [caption id="attachment_77665" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024 GT Line[/caption] This is the Kia K5 2024 GT Line. At the rear, there is some kind of diffuser and false exhaust pipes. The car will also have its rims with a pattern that differs from the rim pattern of a regular sedan. The interior is not shown in the video, but most likely there will be no significant differences from the interior of the base model. The most you can count on is GT Line logos on the seats and some color accents. https://youtu.be/rbyE_0L9FQo The units of the Kia K5 2024 GT Line will be the same as those of the regular version of the sedan. Well, the “charged” Kia K5 2024 GT will be presented later.

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This is not yet a full-fledged Kia K5 2024 GT sports sedan, but its sporty version In South Korea, the latest Kia K5 GT sedan performed by GT Line was photographed right in the parking lot.  This version differs from the regular Kia K5 2024 in its developed front bumper with vertical LED inserts on the sides. [caption id="attachment_77664" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024 GT Line[/caption] [caption id="attachment_77665" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia K5 2024 GT Line[/caption] This is the Kia K5 2024 GT Line. At the rear, there is some kind of diffuser and false exhaust pipes. The car will also have its rims with a pattern that differs from the rim pattern of a regular sedan. The interior is not shown in the video, but most likely there will be no significant differences from the interior of the base model. The most you can count on is GT Line logos on the seats and some color accents. https://youtu.be/rbyE_0L9FQo The units of the Kia K5 2024 GT Line will be the same as those of the regular version of the sedan. Well, the “charged” Kia K5 2024 GT will be presented later.

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And delays the opening of a new battery plant Ford Motor Company's third-quarter earnings showed widening losses from electric vehicles, driven primarily by slowing demand and the electric vehicle price war initiated by Tesla earlier in the year. Ford managed to sell 20,962 electric vehicles in the third quarter, beating General Motors by a small margin, thanks in large part to increased production of the Mustang Mach-E: Mach-E sales rose 42.5% in the third quarter with 14,824 units sold, 5,872 of which implemented only in September. The automaker's electric vehicle deliveries increased 44%, driving Ford's Model E EV division's revenue up 26% year over year to $1.8 billion. [caption id="attachment_76688" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Ford[/caption] Ford loses $36,000 on every electric vehicle sold. That's where the good news for Ford's electric vehicle business ends. Despite the higher volume, EV losses continued to widen in the third quarter, with the company reporting an operating loss of $1.3 billion, up from $1.1 billion in the prior quarter and more than double the 2022 third quarter. That means Ford lost about $36,000 on every EV sold in the quarter, beating the estimated loss of $32,350 per EV in the second quarter. For the full year, the automaker expects its electric vehicle division to report an annual loss of $4.5 billion. Ford said the third-quarter loss was "driven by continued investments in next-generation electric vehicles and challenging market dynamics." Regarding the latter, the automaker noted that "many North American customers interested in purchasing electric vehicles are unwilling to pay more for them than for gasoline or hybrid vehicles." According to Ford, this puts pressure on the prices and profitability of electric vehicles. As a result, the company said it was cutting its planned investment in electric vehicles by about $12 billion. Ford is cutting production of the Mustang Mach-E and delaying the opening of one of its two battery plants.

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For $3200 An Australian student has just won a prestigious award for his conversion kit, which can turn internal combustion engine cars into hybrids at a meager cost. He claims that its design allows for bolt-on installations to be completed in one day. The issue price is only $3,200. [caption id="attachment_73709" align="aligncenter" width="780"] cars[/caption] The auto industry is moving toward electrification, but the challenge of reducing carbon emissions is here to stay. ICE cars, which existed before and even during the transition to green cars, are not going away anytime soon. The startup Rapid Electric Vehicle Retrofits will offer owners the opportunity to electrify their cars for a small fee. According to Alexander Burton of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, the key to its success is its special pancake-shaped axial flux motor. It bolts to the wheel hub and has a rotating plate between the brake rotor and the wheel. Burton says each engine can produce 67 hp. A student has invented a cheap way to convert cars with internal combustion engines into hybrids He's testing a prototype in his Toyota Corolla - the motors are mounted to the rear wheels, and the "standard battery" with a capacity of 15 kWh is located where the spare tire would normally be. At the same time, the power reserve on all-electric traction is about 100 km. https://youtu.be/uKVVpbvDMN0 During the tests, the system was not connected to the internal combustion engine at all, but it could operate simultaneously to reduce the amount of fuel burned by the engine. In full EV mode, the system will keep the 12-volt battery charged and power the lights, air conditioning, etc. However, Burton needs to refine some parts of the design.

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