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The Citizen
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
JAC unveils limited-edition T9 Hunter bakkie for SA market only
JAC Motors South Africa has just unveiled a new, limited-edition version of its T9 Hunter bakkie for the local market following a record-breaking endurance test at Gerotek. Looking for a new or used JAC? Find it here with CARmag! Not so long ago, Chinese automaker JAC embarked on setting a new record, involving a gruelling 24-hour endurance challenge, where the T9 bakkie was pushed far beyond typical road limits. The challenge, held at the Gerotek Testing Facility in Pretoria, saw a T9 2l CTi cover 4 084 km at an average speed of 170.1km/h over the period. This distance broke the previous 15-year-old record for commercial vehicles held by Isuzu. To celebrate this accomplishment, JAC is producing an exclusive run of only 24 T9 Hunter units. Each of these special bakkies will be individually numbered and will receive unique upgrades over the standard T9, including enhanced performance and comfort features. While full details are still under wraps, this limited production run is clearly designed to offer buyers a tangible piece of the T9's track success. Under the bonnet, the T9 Hunter retains the potent powertrain used in the record-breaking test (which is a stock, factory unit). This means a 2l intercooled turbo-diesel engine that generates 144kW of power and 487N.m of torque. Power is delivered through an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. Related: JAC T9 Bakkie Runs Non-Stop for 4 084 km to Set New SA 24-Hour Endurance Record Karl-Heinz Göbel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa, notes that the launch of the T9 Hunter aligns perfectly with the brand's accelerating growth. 'Our sales figures reflect the increasing confidence customers have in our products,' Göbel stated. Indeed, T9 sales have seen a nearly 28% increase from January to May 2025 compared with the same period last year, while the popular T8 has surged by a massive 140%. The remainder of 2025 will see the brand introduce the T9 Plug-in Hybrid, marking its entry into the electrified bakkie market. This will be followed by the arrival of the T6 single-cab, catering to a more utility-focused segment. Additionally, engine updates are planned for both the T8 and X200 models, promising improved performance and efficiency across the lineup. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post JAC Unveils Limited Edition T9 Hunter Bakkie for SA Market Only appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
Motor Trend
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2025.5 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD First Test: Simpler, Swifter, Better
Pros B transmission mode a great quasi-one-pedal option Ample EV power for around-town cruising Reasonable day-trip range and overnight recharging Cons Abrupt engine engagement in Hybrid mode Front-biased power challenges traction Laggy screens We've heaped a ton of praise on the second-gen Volvo XC90 luxury three-row SUV, from crowning it our 2016 SUV of the Year to marveling at its continued viability nine years later, when it was ostensibly meant to be replaced by the all-electric EX90. Well, it's still here, we've driven all its variants, tested the midgrade B6 trim, and now strapped our gear to the range-topping T8 plug-in hybrid version. Have we found a hole in this SUV's armor this time around? 0:00 / 0:00 Simpler Not really. This 2025.5 model is the automotive epitome of working smarter, not harder. Its powertrain is vastly simplified and at the same time measurably better at its job. When we first praised the T8, its powertrain comprised a four-cylinder engine that was assisted by not just a turbocharger and belt-driven supercharger, but also a mild hybrid helper motor sitting just ahead of the transmission, with a more powerful second motor powering the rear wheels. Nowadays, that same basic 2.0-liter turbo makes about the same output sans supercharger. And despite ditching its 46-hp/111-lb-ft helper motor, swapping in a 143-hp/228-lb-ft motor in the rear (replacing an 87-hp/177-lb-ft unit), and roughly doubling the size of its battery, total system power jumps from 400 hp and 442 lb-ft to 455 hp and 523 lb-ft. Gotta love modern math. (Cake icing: Doubling the battery size apparently offset the weight of the supercharger and front motor, as this '25.5 T8 Ultra weighed precisely the same 5,132 pounds as the 2017 T8 Inscription range-topper we tested, while improving front/rear distribution by a percentage point, to 51/49.) Swifter In lieu of that supercharger, the new engine employs the Miller cycle. This efficiency booster is where the engine runs a high mechanical compression ratio that's offset by leaving the intake valves open during part of the compression stroke, reducing the negative work on the crank and effective compression, while allowing a full expansion ratio. (This trick is called Atkinson cycle until you bolt on a turbo or supercharger; then it's a Miller cycle). The hole-shot launch doesn't improve that much, so the 0–60 time only drops by a tenth—to 4.9 seconds—but at the quarter mile the new car is half a second and 8.8 mph out in front of the older one, at 13.4 seconds and 105.9 mph. Less Grippy? Tire compounds may have changed over the past eight years, because the tire sidewall markings suggest they're similar and yet an identical, better distributed curb weight resulted in a 6-foot longer 60-mph stopping distance (a still quite respectable 121 feet), a less tenacious 0.80 g of maximum lateral grip (down from 0.84), and a 1.1-second-slower figure-eight lap (differences in stability-control programming likely account for some of this time difference). Under the conditions where you'd have an opportunity to observe these differences, you'll likely be laser focused on an impending emergency. In normal driving, this new XC90 feels as poised and adroit as ever. It's also worth noting that the 295-/228-lb-ft front/rear torque split led to the occasional front-wheel peel on damp roads, especially in turns, before traction control kicked in. A Genuine PHEV Many plug-in hybrids over the past decade have struck us as disingenuous tax-incentive grabs. Vehicles with short EV ranges and insufficient electric oomph to support normal driving can end up being way worse for the environment than a purely combustion version of the same vehicle if they result in multiple cold starts in any given trip, because cold starts account for the vast majority of a vehicle's controlled emissions. Here, with 143 hp and 228 lb-ft of rear-drive power on tap, it's possible to accomplish all your normal around-town driving in EV mode. Volvo facilitates this with a setting that lets the XC90 start in Pure (EV) mode, in which case the engine only starts if you floor the accelerator, depressing the 'kick-down' switch. Even in Hybrid mode, a variable line on the power meter clearly indicates the point at which the engine will engage. And after a day or so of gentle driving, a full battery indicated 35 miles of EV range (3 more than the EPA rating). That's darned close to the 39.7 miles the DOT says is the nationwide daily average for drivers. Those looking to exercise all 455 horses and 523 lb-ft may notice that during part-throttle acceleration, the transition can be somewhat abrupt, surging noticeably as the ICE wakes up. Great One-Pedal Idea for Two-Driver Households There are no shift paddles or screen menu options that adjust one-pedal driving. Those who like this feature will adopt a habit of double-tapping the Orrefors crystal shifter to engage B mode, while occasional users who do not like it need never struggle to disable it. One slight drawback is that one-pedal devotees must remember that feature never works in reverse. B-mode regen is roughly aligned with the middle setting in three-level adjustable systems. Complaints? The updated Google-based UX looks nice and adds functionality, but screen response can be laggy, raising the question whether the new tech stack's reach has exceeded the legacy electrical architecture's grasp. We still wish the lovely center and driver screens offered more data for us to consume—you know, like Springsteen laments: '57 channels and nothin' on.' Bottom Line Maybe a future test of the entry B5 version will give us a chance to really complain about a Volvo XC90, but don't count on it. This remains a very well thought-out luxury three-row SUV, and at $74,295 for the entry Core model, it's a decent value in the segment. No wonder the XC90 remains the top pick amongst Luxury 3-Row SUVs and Luxury 3-Row Hybrid SUVs in MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings. And unlike some PHEVs like the Mazda CX-90 that make their electric motors spin through the gas engine's transmission, the XC90's powerful rear motor spins a single reduction-gear drive as in a proper EV, making this a great 'training EV,' providing weekday electric driving plus 530 miles of carefree weekend range. Maybe buy this one now, and plan to trade it in on an EX90, which itself may still seem equally fresh years down the line.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PGA Championship 2025 odds, betting, lines: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy favorites to win year's second major
The 2025 PGA Championship tees off Thursday at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Scottie Scheffler (+450 at BetMGM) is the slight favorite to win. Scheffler, the No. 1 ranked player in the world, is coming off a fourth-place finish at the Masters and a dominating win two weeks ago at the Byron Nelson. He has yet to win a PGA Championship but finished tied for second in 2023 and T8 last year. Rory McIlroy ended his decade-plus majors drought and won the Masters in April, beating Justin Rose in a playoff after losing the lead down the stretch. McIlroy (+500) has the second-best odds to win the tournament at BetMGM and is the only other player in single digits. Scheffler and McIlroy are followed on the odds board by Bryson DeChambeau (11-1) and Justin Thomas (18-1). Thomas has won two PGA Championships — the last one coming in 2022 — but has failed to make the cut in five of his last nine major appearances. DeChambeau was two shots off the lead heading into the final round at the Masters, but shot a final-round 75 to finish fifth. Xander Schauffele (20-1) is the defending champion and is tied for the fifth-best odds with Jon Rahm. Jordan Spieth (50-1), Dustin Johnson (100-1) and Phil Mickelson (300-1) are a few former major winners with longer odds.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PGA Championship 2025 odds, betting, lines: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy favorites to win year's second major
The 2025 PGA Championship tees off Thursday at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Scottie Scheffler (+450 at BetMGM) is the slight favorite to win. Scheffler, the No. 1 ranked player in the world, is coming off a fourth-place finish at the Masters and a dominating win two weeks ago at the Byron Nelson. He has yet to win a PGA Championship but finished tied for second in 2023 and T8 last year. Rory McIlroy ended his decade-plus majors drought and won the Masters in April, beating Justin Rose in a playoff after losing the lead down the stretch. McIlroy (+500) has the second-best odds to win the tournament at BetMGM and is the only other player in single digits. Scheffler and McIlroy are followed on the odds board by Bryson DeChambeau (11-1) and Justin Thomas (18-1). Thomas has won two PGA Championships — the last one coming in 2022 — but has failed to make the cut in five of his last nine major appearances. DeChambeau was two shots off the lead heading into the final round at the Masters, but shot a final-round 75 to finish fifth. Xander Schauffele (20-1) is the defending champion and is tied for the fifth-best odds with Jon Rahm. Jordan Spieth (50-1), Dustin Johnson (100-1) and Phil Mickelson (300-1) are a few former major winners with longer odds.
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Commuters face disruptions, delays over Sydney Harbour bridge closure
Listen to article A major police operation on the Sydney Harbour Bridge triggered widespread transport disruptions on Monday afternoon, with rail services suspended and multiple traffic lanes closed, disrupting thousands of commuters during peak travel hours. Train services on the T1 North Shore Line between Wynyard and North Sydney were brought to a halt due to the incident. Commuters were urged to make alternative travel arrangements, including switching to Metro services where possible. The police operation also caused significant disruptions to other rail lines, including the T1 Western Line, T9 Northern Line, T2 Leppington & Inner West Line, T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line, T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line, and the T8 Airport & South Line. Additional delays were reported on the South Coast Line and Southern Highlands Line. Traffic was similarly affected, with two northbound lanes and one southbound lane on the Harbour Bridge closed temporarily. Motorists were advised to plan for extra travel time and remain cautious, as emergency services and traffic crews were on-site to manage the situation. The disruptions coincided with the build-up to the West Tigers vs. Parramatta Eels NRL game, adding further strain to the city's transport network as fans made their way to the stadium. By 4:00 p.m., all lanes on the Harbour Bridge had reopened, and train services between Wynyard and North Sydney had resumed. However, authorities continued to warn commuters to allow extra time, stay updated through announcements and displays, and remain aware that travel alerts and service changes may occur at short notice.
