Category: Automotive

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Epicly Talented and Sporty Family SUV : Automotive Addicts

Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins, www.AutomotiveRhythms.com

It was an insightful media trip to Franklin, TN to visit with product planners, communications professionals, and Mitsubishi Motors engineers for a deeper understanding of the newly released 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The sporty and family SUV PHEV, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, has a combined driving range of 420 miles. If you decide to cruise around town in EV mode only, the battery affords the Outlander 38 all-electric miles. The Japanese seven-seat, three-row SUV is a winner for consumers looking for a crossover utility blessed with talent, sporty styling, rugged capabilities, and extended range.

From the time the reimagined gasoline model hit the scene last year, the company’s 330 dealer partners across the United States have been engaged and selling Outlanders like holiday cupcakes. We are not sure why Mitsubishi took so long to reinvigorate the product, but they are no longer a

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Fast Bikes ends distributor agreement with Triumph in Malaysia, becomes Honda Big Wing Dealer on Jan 14

As of January 14, 2023, Fast Bikes will cease to be the official Malaysian distributor for Triumph motorcycles, subsequently taking on a Honda Big Wing dealership. Accordingly, Motoradic, as exclusive official importer for Triumph, will also relinquish its role.

Fast Bike’s Triumph outlets in Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu will also end operations on that date. A new Triumph motorcycles representative for Malaysia has been appointed but the name has not been officially announced.

For Triumph motorcycles no longer under warranty, Fast Bikes remains available for consultation and advice on service and technical matters. For motorcycles still under warranty, Triumph Motorcycles UK and its official representative in Malaysia will be solely responsible for all terms and conditions.

D-Ford takes human-centric design to the next level

For commercial drivers, their vehicles play a central role in their business success. These vans and trucks rack up high mileage and often double as mobile offices. In many cases, drivers are working to high-pressure efficiency targets where every second counts. Monitoring the changing needs of this segment is no easy task.

Ford is the leading commercial vehicle brand in both the US and Europe, and plans to keep that title. To do so, it must not only respond to user feedback but also anticipate it. That task falls to D-Ford.

D-Ford serves as Ford Motor Company’s Global Innovation ‘start-up lab’ focused on developing human-centred design. “We’re putting the customer right at the heart of our design process,” says Usha Raghavachari, Lab Director at D-Ford. She set up the division in 2019, bringing together an eclectic bunch of software developers, engineers, data scientists, product designers, and business model specialists. “We

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How to Successfully Start a Car Rental Business : Automotive Addicts

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Anyone that has an interest in cars and an entrepreneurial spirit may wonder how they can combine the two. There are lots of good options, including starting your own car rental business. Car rentals are always in demand whether this is people that are on holiday and in need of a car, someone that is currently without a car, or someone looking for a vehicle for a special occasion/specific purpose. So, how can you go about setting up a car rental business?

Market Research

Much like any new business, the first place to start is with market research. You want to become an expert in the car rental industry learning as much as you can about the industry, future predictions, and current challenges. You also want to learn as much as you can about other car rental businesses in the area and who your target market is. Once

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2022 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD Review & Test Drive : Automotive Addicts

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The Hyundai Tucson has proven to be a worthy contender within the mainstream compact crossover segment as its respectable sales figures will reiterate. Having experienced many of the trim levels of the new Tucson from its recent full redesign for the 2022 model year, I fully understand why you see so many on the road.

The new 2022 Hyundai Tucson is a decent vehicle out on the road with a comfy ride that’s easy to navigate. The one downfall remains to be its powertrain’s power output being a little sluggish from the onset. However, once things get moving and you become adapted to how the Tucson performs without having high expectations, things are rather agreeable for most and the purpose such a vehicle serves.

See Also: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Review & Test Drive

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Powering the Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD and all other non-hybrid trims, is a 2.5-liter

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New Car Preview: 2023 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance : Automotive Addicts

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The Mercedes-Benz S Class has been a benchmark for a full-size luxury sedan for nearly as long as it has been in existence. Embarking deep into all that the latest iteration of the S Class has to offer Mercedes realizes that many still want a V8-powered S Class despite the valid efforts of bringing us some enthusiastic electric vehicles like the new EQS and its AMG versions. Still, there’s time to deliver on the promises of the last hurrahs of gas-burning thrill machines even when they are pitted in the luxury realm of the S class – in comes the new Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance.

Set as the most powerful S Class ever, the S63 E Performance touts a total of up to 791 horsepower and an astonishing 1,055 lb-ft of torque by putting the best efforts of its 4.0-liter Biturbo V8 and a 140-kilowatt e-motor forward for up

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Welcome to the BMW Museum and BMW Welt in Munich, Germany : Automotive Addicts

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Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins, www.AutomotiveRhythms.com

 

When traveling through Munich, Germany, Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) enthusiasts must pay homage to the brand’s rich heritage by visiting the BMW Museum and BMW Welt. They combine nostalgia with futuristic architecture, a profound transformation, and fascinating insights into the present and future of mobility.

The BMW Museum brings over 100 years of automotive fascination, innovation, and dynamism to life through various exhibits, from the storied 3 Series and fascinating BMW Art Cars to the glorious M Brand and BMW motorcycles (aka Motorrad). You will also receive deeper context on the meaning of the BMW and M logos, the motorsports pertinence of the immaculate M1, and the importance of the 3, 5, and 7 Series models. Visitors can also book a tour of the BMW Group Plant, located directly across the street, to witness the assembly of a BMW and its 24,000

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The BMW 3.0 CSL: Honoring 50 Years of BMW M : Automotive Addicts

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By Kimatni D. Rawlins, www.AutomotiveRhythms.com

 

At the BMW Welt in Munich, Germany, Automotive Rhythms had a chance to witness the much-anticipated BMW 3.0 CSL (Coupe Sport Lightweight) which honors the 50th Anniversary of BMW M and its storied racing passion. Fifty of these prestigious and mostly hand-built machines will be produced by a special team of 30 associates at BMW M GmbH in Munich.

The original 3.0 CSL (E9) aka “The Batmobile” was engineered in 1972 and competed in 1973 where it won the Nürburgring 6 Hours driven by Amon and Stuck. A 2015 3.0 CSL concept, on display at the BMW Museum, also served as an inspiration for the newly introduced 50th Anniversary 3.0 CSL by BMW M.

The current RWD BMW 3.0 CSL features unique carbon fiber bodywork, a 560-horsepower 3.0-liter straight 6-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo gas engine, a 6-speed manual transmission, 20” and 21” lightweight

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5 Benefits of a Subaru Car You Need to Know : Automotive Addicts

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When it comes to cars, there are a lot of different options on the market. If you’re looking for something luxurious, efficient, and affordable, you should consider purchasing a Subaru car.

This blog post will discuss the five benefits of owning a Subaru car. Keep reading to learn more!

1. Resale Value

A Subaru mechanic near me can help you understand one of the most significant benefits of a Subaru car – its high resale value. If you decide to sell your car in the future, you can expect to get a good amount of money for it.

If you wonder why? Here are the points:

  • A Subaru car is known for its high-quality performance, which means it will hold up well over time
  • They are also known for their reliability, so they’re a great choice if you want to own a vehicle that you can count on
  • Finally,
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2023 Infiniti QX60 Sensory AWD Review & Test Drive : Automotive Addicts

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Infiniti has undoubtedly had its challenges in the past, but things are looking up thanks to vehicles like the redesigned QX60. After a second brush with the newly redesigned Infiniti QX60, I find that I better understand where the brand is heading, which is a good thing. Looking at the collective of the QX60 and its purpose while overlooking the few shortcomings I can see a bright horizon for Infiniti and the sales figures of the 2022 and 2023 QX60 will prove such, just sit back and wait.

Performance and Driving Character

For the 2023 model year, the Infiniti QX60 remains unchanged from its complete redesign from the 2022 model year. Having a second go at the new QX60 I’m quickly reminded of the definitive flaws it has but its luxury appeal and value overshadow those nitpicking issues, which remain to be the slow-shifting 9-speed automatic transmission, the finicky

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