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Top Gear
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Overheating Triumph Stag could break UK heatwave records, scientists claim
Overheating Triumph Stag could break UK heatwave records, scientists claim 'What heatwave,' owner remarks, 'it's always this hot' Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. Here's roving correspondent, Cory Spondent, with his mostly incorrect exclusives from the world of motoring An overheating Triumph Stag currently stuck in motorway traffic has been blamed for the recent heatwave sweeping the UK. Advertisement - Page continues below Top meteorologists rejected suggestions the sweltering conditions were due to slow-moving high-pressure systems, pointing the finger instead at a poorly engineered British GT car from the 1970s radiating extraordinary amounts of heat from its engine. And experts are warning that if the mustard-coloured convertible Stag doesn't get any fresh air into its engine soon, it could push UK temperatures into never-before-seen numbers and break heatwave records. 'What heatwave?' the owner of the Stag remarked, 'it's always this hot. Right? 'Yeah, it gets a bit cosy in here, but I just pop the roof down. How else are people supposed to see my fabulous Triumph cap? Advertisement - Page continues below 'Sure, sometimes in traffic the view over the bonnet looks a bit weird; 'hazy', you might say, but I just imagine that's because the Stag's V8 is so powerful it can't be contained. 'Yes, I topped up the coolant this morning and changed the water pump yesterday. That'll see me through until tomorrow. Right? 'Oh god did that sound like a timing chain to you?' A series 1 Jaguar E-Type stuck in traffic a few cars behind the Stag was also in a state of extreme overheating, but the owner was too busy flirting with nearby motorists to notice. 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*
Edmunds
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
Audi RS 6 Avant vs. BMW M5 Touring: Big Wagons Hit the Track
And he's right. When you drive the two wagons back to back, there is an immediate sense that the Audi is more agile. It felt sharper than the M5 in just about every section on the track, save for the straightaways, which favored the BMW. But even with less power, the RS 6 was ultimately the better thrill. Its V8 supplied ample power and included a fun growling soundtrack in every foot-down moment. The gearbox was smooth while operating on its own and got even better when we chose to do the work ourselves with the paddle shifters. And once those Continental tires got some heat in them, the RS 6 clung on around corners more like a supercar and less like a family wagon. Weirdly, the thing we liked least about the RS 6 Performance is one of its highlight features: the self-locking center differential. The Audi's ability to shuffle power between all four wheels depending on the situation is a good thing, but it did so a bit clumsier than we would've liked. During a quick corner, we could feel (and hear) the car trimming the power from the inside wheel, which felt unnatural. A system like this shouldn't be noticeable to the driver, and it definitely was. The M5 has a ridiculous list of ways that you can configure the car for driving. You have individual control over the steering, brakes, engine, transmission, all-wheel-drive system, suspension and exhaust. Then there's a separate manual altogether for the electric elements, controlling whether the Touring drives in all-electric, hybrid or recharge mode depending on battery levels. If reading this was confusing, that's because doing it in real life was as well. It will take the owner multiple track days to figure out the best way to dial in the car to their liking.
ArabGT
a day ago
- Automotive
- ArabGT
Mercedes Turns the Tables as Gasoline Engines Stay Alive
In a major shift from its previous long-term vision, Mercedes-Benz has restructured its strategy to give gasoline engines and hybrid powertrains a central role in its lineup well into the next decade. Moving away from an aggressive all-electric push, the automaker is now taking a more measured, market-driven approach—one that reflects real consumer demand rather than idealistic EV targets. A More Pragmatic Path Forward While Mercedes had previously committed to becoming an all-electric brand by 2030, shifting global dynamics have led the company to reassess that trajectory. Slowing electric vehicle uptake in Europe and North America, coupled with volatile battery prices and inconsistent government incentives, have revealed the limitations of an overly ambitious EV rollout. Rather than focusing solely on battery-electric platforms, Mercedes now plans to retain and refine its gasoline engines and hybrid systems. This updated approach reflects a more grounded response to evolving consumer behavior across global markets. Massive Investment to Modernize Engines This updated strategy is supported by substantial financial backing. Mercedes has allocated approximately €14 billion to upgrade its internal combustion and hybrid systems. These investments include enhancements to its renowned V6 and V8 powertrains to comply with stricter emissions regulations in both Europe and China. Through advancements in fuel efficiency and emissions performance, the company aims to keep traditional engines viable within tightening regulatory frameworks, while maintaining the performance and luxury standards expected of the brand. Responding to Global Market Trends Recent sales data played a role in shaping this new approach. In China—Mercedes' largest single market—vehicle deliveries declined significantly in 2024. Similar patterns have emerged in other key regions, prompting the brand to adopt a strategy that is both adaptive and diversified. Rather than focusing exclusively on electrification, Mercedes is choosing to offer a broader portfolio that includes EVs, hybrids, and next-generation combustion engines. This flexible approach enables the company to respond swiftly to shifts in demand across different geographic markets. The Dual Powertrain Strategy Development of Mercedes' dedicated electric vehicle platform, continues as scheduled, with its first models expected to debut mid-decade. However, gasoline engines, alongside hybrid powertrains, will remain a core part of the lineup for the foreseeable future—likely extending through the end of the decade and potentially beyond. This recalibrated strategy reflects a more flexible vision for the future of mobility. While electrification remains a central objective, preserving gasoline and hybrid options enables Mercedes to serve a wider range of customers, adapt to regional market differences, and manage the transition to lower-emission technologies without sacrificing performance or brand identity.
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Gizmodo
Download Chromium (free) for Windows, macOS, Android, APK and Linux
While Chromium is not a standalone web browser, it offers a clean, open, and customizable base for creating and testing one, which makes it a perfect choice if you're a developer or researcher of modern web technologies. As an open-source project from Google, it's completely transparent, and you can check its code and all the details on the Chromium project repository. You can use it to build a customized browser that isn't linked to any corporation, so you have complete control over how it uses user data. Many browsers use Chromium as a base since it supports modern web standards, and you can be sure that it will be able to render even the most complex applications quickly and reliably. This browser project is powered by V8 JavaScript and Blink rendering engines that are known for their reliable performance. Since it doesn't include any proprietary modules, with Chromium, you have no background tracking, collection of telemetry data, or automatic synchronization with commercial services, for example, from Google. You can keep every piece of data that Chromium collects locally unless you explicitly integrate it into a different service. Because of these features, you can find Chromium as the basis for many privacy-focused web browsers that are not related to Google. You can download the Chromium codebase and compile it to run on various platforms like Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, or mobile operating systems. It follows the industry standard of write once, deploy anywhere, and adjusting it to different systems will only require making minimal adjustments. Chromium also has a multi-process architecture, meaning that each tab you open is isolated into its own sandbox and process, improving the performance and stability of the browser you build. With Chromium, you don't get automatic updates in the background, which can be a major benefit if you need to work in a highly controlled or secure environment. You can review each update manually and then decide whether to apply it. Chromium also doesn't include a built-in sync for user accounts or bookmarks, support for Flash, media codecs, or DRM (Widevine), which enables streaming services like Netflix, so keep that in mind when working on your custom solution. It's a project more targeted at developers, as it gives you access to tools like page inspection, memory and network monitoring, JavaScript debugging, and performance profiling out of the box. All of those are crucial when you need to test a website, create a web app, or develop browser extensions and review them in real-world conditions.
Top Gear
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Umm, Mansory has just made a Monopoly-spec convertible G-Wagen
Umm, Mansory has just made a Monopoly-spec convertible G-Wagen Want your 809bhp Merc off-roader with lots of Pennybags branding? Here ya go Skip 19 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 19 For reasons we cannot yet fathom, Mansory has transformed the Mercedes-Benz G63 into a short-wheelbase, four-door convertible liveried with everyone's favourite post-Christmas, family-destroying game: Monopoly. Still reeling from when you landed on your sibling's hotel in Mayfair? Look away now. Via creative input from the appropriately named street artist and DJ, Alec Monopoly, this big Merc is dubbed the 'AL3C MONO9O7Y'. It's based on the Grand Entrée Mansory revealed last winter. Advertisement - Page continues below There's a black and white 100 currency note on the sides with splashes of paint, and a seemingly triumphant Pennybags. He's spotted again on the rear wheel cover, this time joined by a band of (presumably) elated bankers. The rest of the body gets Mansory's now familiar grainy carbon look, and new 24in gloss black 'FC.5' alloys, each gaining an individually coloured inner ring. Inside, the cabin is coated in an aqua-blue theme and retains all the familiar G-Wagen touchpoints, only with more Monopoly in places such as the door cards and the passenger handle bar. The seat belts are different colours too, and the rear seat cushions see yet more Monopoly. Beneath the bonnet sits a 4.0-litre V8, spruced up with bigger turbos, a new air filter and a shoutier sports exhaust. As such, outputs now sit at 809bhp and 848lb ft, so 0-62mph hovers around the four-second mark. Advance to really very Go. Advertisement - Page continues below Mansory will create 10 examples at an undisclosed price. Best start gathering the rental fees promised to you two rounds ago. 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*
