Toyota Crown Sport Is Available With 302 Horsepower Plug-In Hybrid Power
December 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
The forthcoming Crown Signia SUV and the Crown elevated sedan are the only two of the four Crown models available in the US. In Japan, there’s also this smaller crossover called Crown Sport and a conventional saloon without the lift package. In the Land of the Rising Sun, the latter is now receiving a powerful powerplant and a charging port.
It Can Travel 56 Miles On A Single Tank Of Petrol
With this red-hot paint, the JDM-spec Crown Sport, which is smaller than the Crown Signia, resembles Japan’s version of the Ferrari Purosangue.
Despite the unfortunate lack of a V12 engine, it is nonetheless rather powerful. At least by Toyota standards, that is. It has an electric motor and a 2.5-liter gasoline engine that together provide 302 horsepower that is distributed to all four wheels.
Toyota upgraded the front brakes of the PHEV model, adding 20-inch discs with six-piston calipers that are painted in red at both axles, to increase stopping power.
2024 Toyota Crown Sport PHEV (JDM) Seats
Although we honestly can’t image many drivers utilizing paddle shifters on a plug-in hybrid SUV, it did go to the bother of installing them. More reinforcements to the floor tunnel give this new flavor’s body more stiffness than the non-plug-in hybrid Crown Sport.
As expected from a plug-in hybrid, this one has excellent efficiency. A 56-mile (90-kilometer) pure electric range is provided by a lithium-ion battery that is housed beneath the floor in the middle of the car. To fully charge the battery to 80% capacity, it takes 38 minutes.
2024 Toyota Crown Sport PHEV (JDM) Interior
When the 14.5-gallon (55-liter) gasoline tank is taken into account, the car can go more than 746 miles (1,200 kilometers).
It has bigger tires on massive black 21-inch wheels and an adjustable suspension with redesigned shock absorbers. Even Toyota describes the Crown Sport PHEV as providing a “planted ride.”
Support for bidirectional charging is a useful feature, since the 1,500W (AC 100V) external power supply function might be useful in an emergency. Additionally, it can power a range of gadgets that an outdoor enthusiast would want in the backcountry.
2024 Toyota Crown Sport PHEV (JDM) Plugin Hybrid2024 Toyota Crown Sport PHEV (JDM) Chasis
About 300 Crown Sport PHEVs are anticipated to be sold each month by Toyota, at a price of 7,650,000 yen (about $52,900).
Social Social Site X Unavailable To Users Worldwide
December 21, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / World News
Twitter’s predecessor, social networking platform X, is experiencing problems all around the world.
As to the data compiled by Downdetector.com, an outage tracking website, over 47,000 users in the United States are having trouble gaining access to X and X Pro.
Additionally, certain users in Asia and the UK are unable to access postings on the website that have the word “Welcome to X!”
Elon Musk’s company, X, has been contacted for comment.
December 21, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Enfield’s design team set to work using a variety of cultures and dystopian pop culture as inspiration. Royal Enfield formally unveiled the production Shotgun 650 to the public on December 12, 2023. Here are all the features of the bike that will be sold at Royal Enfield dealers worldwide in 2024, following closely behind the limited edition Motoverse bike.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Studio – Green Drill – Front Left Angle ViewRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Studio – Sheet Metal Gray – Front Left Angle ViewRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Studio – Plasma Blue – Front Right Angle View
The Shotgun 650 differs from the Super Meteor 650 in more ways than one, even though it has the same frame and is powered by the same proven 650cc parallel twin engine that was originally seen on the Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650. It’s all in the details with this bike.
A 648cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine, rated at 46.3 horsepower at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 newton-meters, or 38.5 pound-feet, of torque at 5,650 rpm, powers the new Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. It has a six-speed gearbox attached to it. If you are acquainted with prior 650 Twin-powered Enfields, then this should all sound familiar.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Design Sketches
This is where certain adjustments are made. Compared to the Super Meteor 650, the Shotgun 650 features a very modest decrease in curb weight, a shorter wheelbase, and more ground clearance.
We’ll compare the measurements side by side so you can begin to mentally picture the differences. As you will soon see, putting any of these objects side by side doesn’t make them the same.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Wheelbase
1,465mm (about 57.6 inches)
1,500mm (about 59 inches)
Ground clearance
140mm (about 5.5 inches)
135mm (about 5.3 inches)
Length
2,220mm (about 87.4 inches)
2,260mm (about 88.98 inches)
Width
820mm (about 32.2 inches)
890mm (about 35 inches)
Height
1,105mm (about 43.5 inches)
1,155mm (about 45.5 inches)
Seat height
795mm (about 31.2 inches)
740mm (about 29.1 inches)
Rake and trail
25.3 degrees and 101.4mm (about 4.09 inches)
27.6 degrees and 119.38mm (about 4.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
13.8 liters (about 3.6 gallons)
15.7 liters (about 4.15 gallons)
Curb weight
240 kilograms (about 529 pounds)
241 kilograms (about 531.3 pounds)
The designers and engineers at Royal Enfield collaborated to rethink how to give the Shotgun a unique identity. There’s no denying that adjusting the suspension properties may affect the riding quality of a bike.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Studio – Sheet Metal Gray – Right Side
In contrast to the Super Meteor 650, which has 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels, the Shotgun 650 has 18-inch front wheels and a 17-inch rear. Up front, the Shotgun 650 likewise receives a pair of 43mm Showa Big Piston Forks that are inverted; however, these forks are 33mm shorter than those on the Super Meteor. Compared to the Super Meteor, the SG650’s rear dual shocks are 20 mm longer.
The brakes remain identical. One two-piston ByBre floating brake caliper and a 320mm disc in front, and one two-piston ByBre floating caliper and a 300mm disc in back are featured on the Shotgun 650. Both ABS and factory-installed braided stainless steel brake lines are standard.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Studio – Plasma Blue – Overhead View (1)
A series of circular gauges are used up front on the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, while a bigger digi-analog gauge displays information such as gear position indication and speed. The Royal Enfield Tripper Navigation pod, the smaller one on the right, is capable of connecting via Bluetooth to your smartphone to show navigation if you so like. Additionally, there is a USB connector for charging your phone.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Studio – Green Drill – RearRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Studio – Green Drill – Front
The Shotgun 650’s global pricing has not yet been disclosed by Royal Enfield. It will be offered in four hues in 2024: Sheet Metal Gray, Green Drill, Plasma Blue, and Stencil White.
Regarding availability, it is anticipated to start appearing in marketplaces all over the world in 2024. We’ll be sure to let you know as we learn more precise details.
How does one feel about the Shotgun 650? Would you be willing to give one a try? Tell us in the comments below, and soon RideApart will have a comprehensive First Ride review.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – Genuine Motorcycle Accessories Exploded View
Rosanne Cash And Kris Kristofferson At Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday
December 18, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Celebrity News
Fans had the opportunity to witness Kris Kristofferson and Rosanne Cash perform live tonight on CBS as part of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday celebration. Many were taken aback by his appearance and the fact that he was still alive. Did you think his performance was fantastic?
The Main Event By Rosanne Cash and Kris Kristofferson. A video of this performance from months ago was uploaded on YouTube by Taste of Country.
For copyright issues, it was ultimately taken down, but they did release a few photos from the event. They were confident that it would be a huge hit. It’s available for viewing below. With any luck, a few snippets will be able to be published now that it has broadcast. A must-see performance, this one!
Followers Tweet About Their Thoughts:
The supporters immediately took to Twitter to voice their opinions. What they said was as follows:
Roseann Cash and Kris Kristofferson performing “Loving Her was Easier” brought tears to my eyes.
The sight of Roseanne Cash singing beside Kris Kristofferson is equally breathtaking. Incredible.
Did Kris Kristofferson have a stroke while watching #Willies90th? It was really difficult to watch. He is very weak.
Our Lady Mother…Kris Kristofferson and Roseanne Cash together—what a celebrity and pro she is. #love Kristofferson is already a legend; nothing more can be said. legendary performance. #Willie Nelson
I shed a tear when I saw the amazing Kris Kristofferson in person. Though he appeared frail, what a charming smile
Something remarkable about the Willie Nelson birthday special I found it funny when Rosanne Cash sang alongside Kris Kristofferson.
It seems that I was unaware of Kris Kristofferson’s age.
In actuality, Kris Kristofferson has been battling health issues lately. Fans can see that he is still alive, but it sounds as though he may be reaching the end of his life.
He has trouble remembering things. According to his wife, the doctor first diagnosed him with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, a tick bite had also infected him with Lyme disease. It appears that the precise cause of his memory problems is unknown.
How did you find Kris Kristofferson and Rosanne Cash’s performance? When you discovered he was still alive, were you taken aback? Share your opinions in the comments section below. I hope Kris’s health doesn’t deteriorate more.
Releasing Soon Specifications Of The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G Series
December 18, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News
With its Redmi Note 13 4G series, the global smartphone industry is expected to see significant growth.
When the lineup was first released in China, it featured the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro, which, in contrast to their 5G counterparts, were 4G-only models. Xiaomi intends to use its worldwide products to carry out a similar maneuver. These are the Note 13 4G Series specifications.
Redmi Note 13 4G
The upcoming series is definitely unique in the cinematography department. The 200MP primary camera on the Redmi Note 13 Pro, a considerable improvement over the 108MP sensor on the previous model, transforms smartphone photography.
Not far behind, the regular Redmi Note 13 variant has a 108MP main camera that enhances the device’s desirability. Both versions come with adaptable triple-camera setups that include a 2MP sensor for closeup or depth photography and an 8MP ultrawide lens.
Users are guaranteed a full toolset for photography with this configuration. These latest Xiaomi 4G phones have similarly amazing display technology. The 6.67-inch AMOLED screen of the Redmi Note 13 series is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. Ideal for gaming and media, the FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels) with a 120Hz refresh rate ensures a clear, fluid viewing experience.
Redmi Note 13 4G Series Color Options
The Redmi Note 13’s internal processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, however the Pro model’s CPU is probably a MediaTek Helio G99. Both smartphones will run MIUI 14, which is based on Android 13, and come with memory options of 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB.
The series will be offered in at least two eye-catching colors—green and purple—on international markets. A little but significant difference: the Redmi Note 13 Pro weighs 187g instead of 188.5g, making it somewhat lighter.
Kawasaki’s First Hydrogen Engine Motorcycle Prototype
December 15, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
It’s true that Kawasaki has been showcasing its advancements in producing alternatively-powered cars at a record rate in recent months.
The HySE-X1, a brand-new four-wheeled hydrogen-powered experimental vehicle that will compete in the Mission 1000 competition in the 2024 Dakar Rally, was first shown back in October 2023. HySE, the collaborative hydrogen engine development organization that was previously founded by Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, Toyota, and Yamaha, unveiled this car as its debut project.
Clearly, Team HySE Has Been Quite Busy
Kawasaki Hydrogen Motorcycle 3
The start of the 2024 Dakar Rally is not too far off, since it is already mid-December 2023. Although we’re eager to follow the HySE-X1’s progress, our curiosity would naturally grow if it were, for example, a motorbike powered by a hydrogen engine.
Fortunately, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a huge corporation operating in several different industries. Those segments all presently strive toward group carbon neutrality objectives, but they do it in various ways, so every now and then they have group meetings where they report on how each segment is doing.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries held its Group Vision 2030 Progress Report Meeting on December 12, 2023. It also kindly uploaded the complete event on its YouTube account, however it’s entirely in Japanese, which shouldn’t come as a surprise.
The agenda included updates from senior managing executive officers of Aerospace Systems Company, Energy Solutions and Marine Engineering Company, Yasuhiko Hashimoto, president and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Limited, and Hiroshi Ito, president and CEO of Kawasaki Motors Company Limited.
Kawasaki Hydrogen Motorcycle
Of course, the one that piques our curiosity the most is the update from Hiroshi Ito, president and CEO of Kawasaki Motor Co. He provided updates throughout his section on the recent launches of the battery-electric Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 motorcycles as well as the recently announced Ninja 7 HEV and Z 7 HEV.
It was just a matter of time until a motorbike powered by a hydrogen engine made its appearance, given four of the five businesses engaged in HySE are the major four motorcycle makers in Japan. We saw it for the first time during this Kawasaki presentation on December 12, 2023.
President Ito claims that the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX serves as its basis. The prototype design stays true to several tones of soothing blue instead of the regular hues used by Team Green. In addition, such may be seen on the HySE-X1 car that will compete in Dakar 2024 and in the HySE logo.
There was a dearth of specifics or hard data provided. Sadly, not even a brief starter footage is included in the film, despite the fact that a test rider demonstrates both the Ninja 7 Hybrid’s walk function and the first-ever public display of the hybrid engine motorcycle prototype.
President Ito continued by stating that this prototype will shortly undergo testing, which is probably why a startup attempt was not made while the cameras were filming.
Do you find HySE’s study on a possible motorbike with a hydrogen engine intriguing? If there was infrastructure in place to ensure that you could always get fuel when you needed it, would you be willing to ride one?
December 15, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
It won’t be long until the new Factory series of KTM motocross bikes make their appearance.
The first round of the AMA Supercross championship won’t happen until January 6, but before then, we may watch the wealthiest and sportiest KTM motocross production—the SX-F Factory—in action.
There will be an abundance of details, in true Factory fashion, which add to the series’ allure and desirability.
KTM Cross 2024 – New SX-F Factory Edition
The most significant innovations are found elsewhere in the frame, such as the new engine mounts, which are lighter and more flexible and provide a better ride and handling during use, and the new rear monoshock, which is now stiffer and lighter. Other unique features, such as the orange-painted frame and the anodized steering guards, are unmistakably Factory models.
The new Offroad Connectivity Unit is standard on the 450 and 250 Factory models, and there are additional features like an Akrapovič exhaust, a new filter box cover, a 4-bolt Factory engine guard reinforced with carbon fiber, and a gorgeous billet Hinson clutch cover.
KTM Cross 2024
All in all, winter enthusiasts will have a lot to look forward to this year.
Although there will be no shortage of Power Parts for the ordinary version of the next KTM SX, the Factory variants continue to be the most eye-catching and desirable of the KTM lineup.
2024’s Critics Choice Awards are Lead By Barbie View The Complete List Of Finalists
December 14, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Entertainment News
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The Critics Choice Awards 2024 nominations for the Films category are now available. The organizers unveiled their TV project candidates earlier this week.
Now available is the full list of candidates for the Critics Choice Awards in 2024. The film category candidates were made public by the organizers. The television candidates were unveiled earlier this week. As anticipated, Barbenheimer fever dominated the nominees in the film category. Barbie, played by Greta Gerwig, received the most nominations (18).
Best Picture, Best Actress for Margot Robbie, Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling, Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrera, Best Director, and more were among the categories in which Barbie received nominations. Barbie has received more nominations for Critics Choice Awards than any other movie in history.
The Winners Will Be Announced On January 14
Check out the full list of Critics Choice Awards 2024 nominees here:
Best Picture
“American Fiction” (MGM) “Barbie” (Warner Bros.) “The Color Purple” (Warner Bros.) “The Holdovers” (Focus Features) “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures) “Maestro” (Netflix) “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) “Past Lives” (A24) “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures) “Saltburn” (Amazon MGM Studios)
Best Actor
Bradley Cooper — “Maestro” Leonardo DiCaprio — “Killers of the Flower Moon” Colman Domingo — “Rustin” Paul Giamatti — “The Holdovers” Cillian Murphy — “Oppenheimer” Jeffrey Wright — “American Fiction”
Best Actress
Lily Gladstone — “Killers of the Flower Moon” Sandra Hüller — “Anatomy of a Fall” Greta Lee — “Past Lives” Carey Mulligan — “Maestro” Margot Robbie — “Barbie” Emma Stone — “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actor Sterling K. Brown — “American Fiction” Robert DeNiro — “Killers of the Flower Moon” Robert Downey Jr. — “Oppenheimer” Ryan Gosling — “Barbie” Charles Melton — “May December” Mark Ruffalo — “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actress Emily Blunt — “Oppenheimer” Danielle Brooks — “The Color Purple” America Ferrera — “Barbie” Jodie Foster — “Nyad” Julianne Moore — “May December” Da’Vine Joy Randolph — “The Holdovers”
Best Young Actor/Actress Abby Ryder Forston — “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” Ariana Greenblatt — “Barbie” Calah Lane — “Wonka” Milo Machado Graner — “Anatomy of a Fall” Dominic Sessa — “The Holdovers” Madeleine Yuna Voyles — “The Creator”
Best Acting Ensemble “Air” “Barbie” “The Color Purple” “The Holdovers” “Killers of the Flower Moon” “Oppenheimer”
Best Director Bradley Cooper — “Maestro” Greta Gerwig — “Barbie” Yorgos Lanthimos — “Poor Things” Christopher Nolan — “Oppenheimer” Alexander Payne — “The Holdovers” Martin Scorsese — “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Best Original Screenplay “Air” — Alex Convery “Barbie” — Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach “The Holdovers” – David Hemingson “Maestro” — Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer “May December” — Samy Burch “Past Lives” — Celine Song
Best Adapted Screenplay “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” — Kelly Fremon Craig “All of Us Strangers” — Andrew Haigh “American Fiction” — Cord Jefferson “Killers of the Flower Moon” — Martin Scorsese, Eric Roth “Poor Things” — Tony McNamara “Oppenheimer” — Christopher Nolan
Best Cinematography Matthew Libatique – Maestro Rodrigo Prieto – Barbie Rodrigo Prieto – Killers of the Flower Moon Robbie Ryan – Poor Things Linus Sandgren – Saltburn Hoyte van Hoytema – Oppenheimer
Best Production Design Suzie Davies, Charlotte Dirickx – Saltburn Ruth De Jong, Claire Kaufman – Oppenheimer Jack Fisk, Adam Willis – Killers of the Flower Moon Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer – Barbie James Price, Shona Heath, Szusza Mihalek – Poor Things Adam Stockhausen, Kris Moran – Asteroid City
Best Editing William Goldenberg – Air Nick Houy – Barbie Jennifer Lame – Oppenheimer Yorgos Mavropsaridis – Poor Things Thelma Schoonmaker – Killers of the Flower Moon Michelle Tesoro – Maestro
Best Costume Design Jacqueline Durran – Barbie Lindy Hemming – Wonka Francine Jamison-Tanchuck – The Color Purple Holly Waddington – Poor Things Jacqueline West – Killers of the Flower Moon Janty Yates, David Crossman – Napoleon
Best Hair and Makeup Barbie The Color Purple Maestro Oppenheimer Poor Things Priscilla
Best Visual Effects The Creator Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Oppenheimer Poor Things Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
December 14, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Toyota Debuted The New Prius vehicle In Korea.
With a Latin name, this innovative hybrid has sold over 5.9 million units globally since 1997 and was a major contributor to the rise in popularity of hybrids prior to the introduction of completely electric vehicles. The first comprehensive redesign of the Prius in eight years has resulted in the conventional and plug-in variants.
The plug-in variant obtains 19.4 km/liter, while the normal version’s combined fuel economy is 20.9 km/liter. After a single charge, the plug-in can go up to 64 kilometers on electricity alone.
Because of its lower chassis, which lowers the center of gravity, it offers better driving performance. Its appearance is sleeker than that of the previous model as well.In January, the new Prius went on sale in Japan, where it was just crowned the finest car of the year.
Maker 0f Fortnite Wins Lawsuit Against Google Play Store
December 12, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News
A US jury has determined that Google made its Play Store more popular than competitors’ app shops through illegal means.
Google was sued in 2020 by Epic Games, the company behind the well-known video game Fortnite, who claimed Google had a monopoly on in-app purchases and app distribution.
Installing applications for devices running Google’s Android platform is a common practice for hundreds of millions of users worldwide through the store.
Google declared that it will contest the result.
Wilson White, Google’s vice-president of government affairs and public policy, stated that “Android and Google Play provide more choice and openness than any other major mobile platform.”
“The trial made clear that we compete fiercely with Apple and its App Store, as well as app stores on Android devices and gaming consoles. “We’re steadfast in our commitment to upholding the Android business model and to our partners, consumers, and the larger Android ecosystem.”
Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic, announced that the company will begin working on fixes in January.
“We’ve defeated Google! “The California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts after 4 weeks of extensive court testimony,” Epic Chief Executive Tim Sweeney said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In the trial that lasted more than a month, the attorneys for the two firms presented their closing arguments on Monday.
The lawsuit also contested Google’s up to 30% transaction fees for Android app creators.
In the case, Epic said that Google’s “web of secretive, anticompetitive agreements” “suppresses innovation and choice.”
Google has filed a countersuit against Epic, alleging that the latter had broken the terms of the developer agreement.
Prior to the commencement of the Epic trial, the tech giant settled comparable allegations from the dating service Match in a number of antitrust proceedings.
A US judge mostly decided in favor of Apple in 2021 after Epic launched a similar antitrust lawsuit against the company in 2020.