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TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
JAC T9 Hunter 4x4 Special Edition celebrates record-breaking endurance run
JAC Motors has unveiled the new T9 Hunter 4x4 Special Edition, after the Chinese carmaker's record-breaking performance in a recent 24-hour Endurance Challenge. During the event, held at Gerotek Testing Facilities in Pretoria, Gauteng, a T9 2.0L CTi covered 4,084km in 24 hours at an average speed of 170.1km/h. This feat surpassed a 15-year-old commercial vehicle record set by the Isuzu KB300 TDi in 2010, which managed 4,063km at an average speed of 169.3km/h. To commemorate the achievement, JAC is producing 24 unique T9 Hunters in 4x4 configuration. Each will be individually numbered and fitted with enhanced performance and exclusive comfort features. Under the bonnet is a 2.0l four-cylinder turbodiesel engine delivering 144kW and 487Nm, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission that drives all four wheels. Pricing and detailed specifications will be announced in due course.
Top Gear
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition can scale mountains in yellow or green
The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition can scale mountains in yellow or green Special edition honours Defender's 'history of global adventure'. Take it somewhere exciting, please Skip 7 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 7 Land Rover has revealed a new special edition of its all-conquering Defender better equipped to tackle the hellscape of modern British roads. And maybe the odd mountain. Meet the 110 Trophy Edition. It's a new trim that allows you to conquer the supermarket queue, rutted British highways and byways and maybe even the odd puddle and perhaps a mountain via knobbly tyres and either yellow or green paint. Advertisement - Page continues below Sorry, 'Sandglow Yellow', referencing 'Defenders used on international Trophy-style events', or 'Keswick Green' that apparently 'celebrates rural exploration in Defender's UK homeland'. The Lake District suddenly got a lot more fun. Scared of getting either colour a bit scratched? You can option on some protective film, while standard-fit items include lots of 'Trophy' decals, gloss black 20s that look suspiciously like steelies (yay) on all-terrain tyres, wheelarch protection, a black front undershield and rear scuff plate. There are illuminated tread plates. Leather seats. And a £4,995 'Accessory Pack' that adds even more Trophy to your Trophy. It includes a roof rack, a roof ladder, a side-mounted Carrier Of Things, and a couple of admittedly very cool bits: a raised air intake and mud flaps! Prices start at £89,810 which includes the £5k accessory pack. Where you taking it? Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Mint
09-06-2025
- Mint
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE review: Best in class sound quality for money, but ANC falls short
When Sennheiser launched their ACCENTUM Wireless headphones last year, I was eager to try them out. I finally got my hands on the Special Edition recently for review. This version retails for ₹ 12,990 and brings some design tweaks along with a wireless dongle in the box. Let's find out if this budget-friendly offering from Sennheiser lives up to its promises in this review. The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE comes in a cardboard-coloured box, with the headphones neatly placed alongside a charging cable, a BTD 600 dongle, and a quick start guide. There is no carry case or pouch included in the box, which might be a move by the brand to keep the headphones more affordable. You may be interested in Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE unboxing Feature Details Battery Playtime 50 hours on a single charge Driver 37mm driver by Sennheiser Bluetooth Dongle BTD 600 Bluetooth dongle included Noise Cancellation Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation Sound Modes Bass Boost, Podcast mode, 5 Band equaliser Comfort Lightweight and ergonomic design App Sennheiser Smart Control app for customisation The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE headphones look stunning in their stealthy black colour and matte finish. The construction is all polycarbonate, but the quality is impressive and feels premium to the touch. Weighing in at around 227 grams, they're light and easy on the head. Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE comfort For comfort, the cushioning on both the headband and earcups is soft and very comfortable. Both parts seem built to last. The headband is made from a soft rubber material, while the earcups are crafted from high-quality faux leather. Overall, the headphones are quite comfortable, but I can see the extending mechanism potentially getting loose over time. One gripe I have with the design is the lack of a carrying case, and the headphones also don't fold down, which would have made them more portable and easy to carry. The 37mm drivers are well-suited for enjoying all types of content. The sound profile is nicely balanced, delivering clear audio with satisfying bass when needed. I listened to a wide range of music on the ACCENTUM Wireless SE and genuinely enjoyed every moment. Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE sound quality and ANC While watching movies and shows, I noticed that the surround effect isn't particularly impressive, though the overall sound remains crisp and clear. There are two modes: Podcast and Bass Boost, but I never really felt the need to use them. The ANC on these headphones isn't quite up to the mark and feels like another area where costs were trimmed. I tried using them at work to block out chatter and general office noise, but the performance was mediocre at best. Transparency mode works decently, but it doesn't filter out wind noise. Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE comes with Bluetooth for seamless connectivity. This special edition also includes the BTD 600 dongle, which not only offers ultra-low latency but also better sound quality. Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SEdongle The USB dongle comes with a Type-C converter, so you can easily connect it to a smartphone or a MacBook. The connection process is super fast—just plug in the dongle, turn on the headphones, and you're good to go. With this dongle, there's no need for a 3.5mm port or any wired connection to your device. The Smart Control app is required to customise the features of the ACCENTUM Wireless SE headphones. The app includes a 5-band EQ for tuning the sound quality, along with Podcast and Bass Boost modes. You also get ANC customisation with different options for noise cancellation and ambient mode. Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE Smart Control app The app features a Sound Check tool, which is a special sound quality customizer. It creates a sound profile tailored to your personal hearing preferences, and it's very easy to set up. Besides these, there are various connectivity settings and other tweaks available in the app to help you get the most out of your headphones. The battery life on the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE is impressive, offering up to 50 hours of playback on a single charge. With my daily usage of 3 to 4 hours, I only need to charge these headphones once a week. There's also a quick charge feature that gives you several hours of playback after just a few minutes of charging. One thing I really appreciate is the inclusion of a long charging cable, which is a nice change from other premium headphones that often come with short cables in the box.
Motor Trend
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2025 Jeep Gladiator Dark Sky Edition First Look: Yet Another Special Edition Pickup
Well, it was only a matter of time before Jeep announced yet another special edition Gladiator to try and drum up interest in the not-briskly selling midsize pickup. For the 2025 model year, the newest such Gladiator is the Dark Sky Edition, with an almost black-on-black body that adds a bit more features as part of the total package. Will it be enough to juice sales of Jeep's pickup truck? 0:00 / 0:00 To start, the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Dark Sky edition is not a bad-looking package. The inclusion of body-color fender flares and gloss black bumper inserts are a nice touch for the Sport S trim it's based on, which otherwise wears black plastic pieces. You also get the performance hood from the Mojave to bulk up the looks of the standard Gladiator Sport S design, dark emblems and decals, and tinted daytime running lamps. Jeep also allows Dark Sky buyers to option the body-color hardtop without jumping into the premium package that usually adds another $4,295 to the $43,595 MSRP of the regular Sport S (for a total of $49,885). There's nothing new for the interior and the Dark Sky edition; it is just simply an appearance package. Other than those exterior additions, the only other thing the Dark Sky edition adds is cost to the Sport S. By adding the $1,495 package, your new grand total for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Dark Sky edition is $45,090 before other options.
Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy G Fold may not go on sale in the US — what we know
We've all heard about the Samsung Galaxy G Fold, the new tri-fold phone, that's coming later this year. Details on the phone itself have been a little scarce, especially in terms of release details. But a new leak claims to shed some light on when the phone will arrive — and where. According to Yogesh Brar, the Galaxy G Fold will launch in Q3 of this year, but will only be available in two markets, Like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE, the tri-fold will apparently only be available in South Korea and China. On top of that, the leaker claims that the phone will be available in "limited quantities" with a price tag between $3,000 and $3,500. It's not clear how limited the numbers will be, sadly. Obviously that is not the news a lot of people wanted to hear. The fact the phone is expensive isn't a huge surprise — foldables are already pricey without the extra hinge. But there will be plenty of people upset at the fact they're not able to pick one of these new phones up in the U.S. or Europe. Of course the Galaxy G Fold is a very niche device that probably isn't going to sell in huge numbers anyway. The price tag alone will be enough to put all but the most dedicated (or wealthy) foldable fans off the phone altogether. But if the release of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is anything to go by, fans may just have to be a little more patient. The Z Fold SE never made it out of Asia, not officially anyway, but it is rumored to be the basis of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. So a lot of the same benefits coming to the Special Edition, like the 200MP camera and lightweight titanium hingeplate, will be available on the flagship model. Almost as though Samsung was using the Special Edition model to see if it could offer those things, without risking things going wrong on the flagship release. I'm not saying that the Z Fold 8 will magically have a tri-fold design. But it's possible that Samsung wants to use the Galaxy G Fold as a trial run before offering a wider release of tri-fold phones. Both to ensure the design is sound, and up to scrutiny, and to see how well they'll sell. That's just speculation, but it would certainly help avoid any embarrassing launches — like we saw with the original Galaxy Fold. But we'll have to wait and see what Samsung actually does, and whether the limited G Fold release actually goes smoothly or not.
