02/19/24 - 2024 Range Rover Sport SV 🚗, Tesla's Update Enhances Cold-Weather Charging 🏭, Don't Trust Your Automatic Rear Braking S

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• 🚗 Car reveal/review: 

  • 2024 Range Rover Sport SV

  • 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Adds New Trail Edition

• 🏭 Industry trend: Tesla's Update Makes Cold-Weather Charging Much Easier, Is Saudi Arabia Taking Over Electric Motorsports?

• 🤖 Auto Tech: Mitsubishi Is Developing A System For Cheaper Home Charging Rates For EVs

• 😄 Fun read: Don't Trust Your Automatic Rear Braking System, 5 Under-the-Radar Motorsports Events You Should Attend

2024 Range Rover Sport SV (8 mins read)

The Land Rover SVR, a legend in its own right, was successful but lacked innovation due to its derivative nature. The new SV represents a strategic shift, integrating SVO efforts more closely into Land Rover's core business. Developmentally, it boasts advanced features like a hydraulically interlinked, height-adjustable chassis, upgraded suspension, steering, brakes, and a powerful BMW twin-turbocharged V8. Priced at £171,460 ($229k), it's sold out despite its premium cost. Read more.

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Adds New Trail Edition (3 mins read)

The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport introduces a new Trail Edition, maintaining its affordability as one of the cheapest all-wheel-drive vehicles. Priced lower by $2,000, it offers black trim, mud flaps, and all-weather floor mats for added protection. The base model starts at $1,445 destination charge inclusive, offering basic features with optional upgrades in higher trims. The Outlander Sport is available now. Read more.

Tesla's Update Makes Cold-Weather Charging Much Easier (3 mins read)

Tesla introduces a 2024.2.6 over-the-air update, focusing on cold weather improvements. Charging ports now automatically warm up, aiding cable connection in freezing temperatures. New features include a timer for battery preconditioning and improved Sport and Off-Road modes. Adaptive high beams reduce glare, and ultrawide band technology enhances phone key accuracy. Read more.

Is Saudi Arabia Taking Over Electric Motorsports? (10 mins read)

Saudi Arabia's PIF invests in global sports, including a new electric motorsports series. Agag, broker of the deal, emphasizes diversification from oil. The Kingdom aims to shift its economy with initiatives like Formula E, countering accusations of 'greenwashing' and 'sportswashing'. The Electric 360 project aims to boost technology, awareness, and GDP growth. Plans for renewable energy include a surplus for export, aligning with the post-oil era. Electric racing aligns with global trends towards electrification. Read more.

Mitsubishi Is Developing A System For Cheaper Home Charging Rates For Electrified Vehicles (2 mins read)

Mitsubishi Motors introduces an EV smart charging service in Japan for the Outlander PHEV, aiming to reduce charging costs. Developed with partners, it allows users to set charging times via a smartphone app, optimizing for low electricity prices. The service requires a subscription plan but no additional equipment. Mitsubishi plans to expand its electrified vehicle lineup, including an all-electric pickup truck, to revitalize its presence in the US market. Read more.

Don't Trust Your Automatic Rear Braking System, Says AAA (5 mins read)

AAA's study reveals reverse automatic emergency braking systems in modern SUVs have limited effectiveness in preventing collisions. Out of 40 test runs with four different 2023 SUVs, only one avoided a cross-traffic crash. Even stationary pedestrians behind vehicles faced a 50% collision rate. While automakers emphasize driver awareness, they acknowledge limitations in their systems' ability to stop collisions completely. Read more.

5 Under-the-Radar Motorsports Events You Should Attend (4 mins read)

This article discusses five motorsports events for 2024: SCCA Runoffs at Road America, Road America Vintage Events, 25 Hours of Thunderhill, Barber Vintage Festival, and Lemons Racing. From SCCA's diverse racing to nostalgic vintage events like the Road America Vintage, each promises unique experiences. The 25 Hours of Thunderhill offers endurance challenges, while Barber Vintage Festival showcases motorcycles. Lemons Racing adds an eccentric touch, where creativity meets motorsport in unconventional ways. Read more.