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    “Hockenheim” for Porsche Taycan, EV sports first special specification .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Porsche Taikan “”Hockenheim””, the first special edition of the EV Sport 19:30, Sunday, May 29, 2022

    Porsche Taikan GTS ‘Hockenheim Edition’ of the Porsche Taikan GTS
    Porsche announced on May 20 that the first special model of its EV sports car, the Taikan, will be available in Europe as the “”GTS Hockenheim Edition””.

    The car celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Hockenheimring in Germany. The Hockenheimring, located in southwestern Germany, is also known as the site of the F1 German Grand Prix. The exclusive Stone Gray body color is the result of a custom color program. Underfoot, the car is complemented by 21-inch “”Mission E”” design wheels. The wheel centers were painted in satin-finished Bronzite, while the surrounding area was finished in the same Stone Gray high-gloss finish as the body color. To match the wheel centers, the hubcaps were painted in Bronzite with a colored “”Porsche Crest””. Brake calipers are painted in gloss black.

    The interior features decorative stitching in Island Green. This contrasts with the black leather interior and is said to be the first time this color scheme has been used on a Taikan. Pardao open-pore wood trim was used. The selector lever, cup holders, and air vents above the center console, as well as the driver’s and passenger side air vents, are painted Bronzeite. The GT Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel is upgraded with Bronzite trim, decorative stitching, and island green markings at the 12 o’clock position. The floor mats are finished with leather inlays and island green stitching. The lid of the center console storage compartment was engraved with the Hockenheimring commemorative logo. Door projectors display the commemorative logo underfoot.”

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    Take a closer look at the “evolution” points of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV … Human and car technology 2022 .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s “”evolution”” points carefully…Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Technologies for People and Vehicles2022.

    Body framework of the Outlander PHEV with increased battery capacity and enhanced EV driving Body of the Outlander PHEV Door panels, etc.
    Mitsubishi Motors, which exhibited at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2022, focused its technical exhibit on the new Outlander PHEV. Explanation staff were stationed to explain the various technologies, and a handset and tablet were set up in front of the poster display.

    By picking up the phone, visitors could connect with engineers and developers waiting in their offices and ask questions via videophone on their tablets. Suppliers are the stars of the show, and even OEMs do not have huge booths. Since this is a technical event, they can pinpoint their products and technologies. Conversely, it is difficult to have an exhaustive exhibition of many products and technologies and a large number of staff on hand to explain them.

    MMC’s remote staff may be a good idea, as they can communicate directly with engineers on site.

    The actual points of explanation are the evolved points of the Outlander PHEV’s predecessor and new model. The battery has been expanded from 300V 13.8kWh to 350V 20kW. The increase is approximately 44% more power. The increase in volume was made possible by changing the cells from square to thin laminated cells and widening the width of the pack shape from long to wide. The thickness of the pack itself was also reduced to 90mm.

    The battery temperature management system has also evolved. The previous generation was air-cooled by a fan, but the new system uses a heat sink cooled by a refrigerant. The elimination of the fan has also led to a larger pack size. The increased capacity of the temperature management system also further reduces battery deterioration due to charging and discharging.

    Along with the increased battery capacity, the control of the inverter and battery power management unit has also been changed. In order to increase fuel economy and cruising range, and to make driving smoother, the control system is designed to increase EV driving as much as possible.

    The electronically controlled S-AWC enables finer attitude control by expanding the EV driving range.

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    Front strut tower bar Blitz for Rise & Rocky .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “BLITZ Adds Front Strut Tower Bar for TOYOTA RISE/DAIHATSU ROCKY
    Tuning parts manufacturer BLITZ has added a model for the front of TOYOTA RISE/DAIHATSU ROCKY to its BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR series currently on sale.

    Customized New Product Information May 26, 2022 (Thursday)
    BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR for Front [96159
    BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR (Strut Tower Bar) for Front [96159] For Toyota Rise Front Installation photo
    Tuning parts manufacturer BLITZ has added a new model to its “”BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR”” series for the front of TOYOTA RIZE/DAIHATSU ROCKY.

    This product uses a 50mm wide, 15mm thick hollow structure aluminum shaft to achieve light weight and high rigidity. It improves the vehicle’s dynamic performance by reducing body distortion during cornering and braking and allowing the suspension to perform at its full potential.

    The shaft portion is blasted and then coated with a special black coating to achieve a textured look that is more resistant to scratches than normal black. In addition, the 50 mm wide shaft has a strong presence in the engine compartment. The shaft center section is laser-engraved with the BLITZ logo for durability and high quality feel.

    The bracket part is designed exclusively for each car model with BLITZ’s know-how to realize high strength. The red metallic paint contributes not only to the strength but also to dress up the engine compartment.

    It is also compatible with BLITZ’s electronically controlled coilover kit “”DAMPER ZZ-R SpecDSC PLUS”” to prevent interference with the motor, and can be installed at the same time.

    BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR for front [96159
    Price: ¥17,050 (tax included)
    Applicable models: TOYOTA RISE (A210A 2019/11-), RISE HYBRID (A202A 2021/11-), DAIHATSU ROCKY (A201S 2021/11-)

    Inquiries: Blitz Support Center tel. 0422-60-2277 (10:00-17:00 Mon-Fri)”

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    Recall 52,000 units such as Subaru and Levorg … Risk of inability to start .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Subaru Recalls 52,000 Levorg and Other Models… May 26, 2022 (Thu) 16:15

    Subaru Levorg models subject to improvement
    On May 26, Subaru filed a recall (recall and free repair) of the Levorg and three other models with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism due to a defect in the EGR pressure sensor.

    The affected models are the Levorg, Forester, and Legacy, with 52,838 units manufactured between October 21, 2020 and April 6, 2022.

    The EGR pressure sensor installed in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system may not have sufficient resistance to exhaust gas.

    As a remedial measure, all vehicles will have the EGR pressure sensor replaced with a countermeasure and the control program of the engine control unit rewritten.

    The defects have been reported in 549 cases and no accidents have occurred. The recall was reported based on information from the market.

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    The ancestor is a compact car ! Daihatsu’s first “Rocky” was a cool off-road vehicle!

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Your Ancestor was a Compact XC Car! Daihatsu’s first generation “”Rocky”” was a cool off-roader!

    The first “”Rocky”” is a hot compact XC!
    　In recent years, the popularity of SUVs has progressed on a global scale and is now in full boom. Japanese manufacturers are also offering models in various segments and price ranges, with SUVs making up the majority of new models.

    See the very rare XC vehicles Daihatsu used to sell .

    Daihatsu’s first generation “”Rocky”” was a compact and stylish XC vehicle!

    　In the domestic market, the Toyota Rise, a compact SUV launched in November 2019, has always been one of the top selling SUVs in the Japanese market.

    　The Rise was jointly developed by Toyota and Daihatsu, and the Daihatsu brand has added a sister model, the Rocky, to its lineup, with a hybrid model joining the lineup in November 2021, further increasing its popularity.

    　The name “”Rocky”” has been used for models sold in the past, and the current model is the second generation, but the first generation was also quite a unique model.

    　Here is a look back at what the first-generation Rocky was like.

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    　The first generation Rocky was born in June 1990, at the height of the bubble economy. The name was derived from the image of the West Coast of the United States from the Rocky Mountains.

    　The body size was 3800 mm (overall length) x 1635 mm (overall width) x 1725 mm (overall height), a compact size that matched the road conditions of Japan. The body type was the three-door “”Regent””.

    　The body type was the three-door “”Resin Top”” with seating for four passengers only. The rear of the cabin was a resin canopy that could be removed from the rear roof to the side windows, allowing the driver to enjoy open-air driving.

    　The vehicle was developed as a genuine cross-country vehicle, built on a full-fledged ladder frame, and was a global car that was also marketed in North America and Europe.

    　It was equipped only with a 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder SOHC gasoline engine with a maximum output of 105 hp and a 5-speed manual transmission, but a 4-speed automatic transmission was added with a minor change in March 1992.

    　The lineup of drive systems included full-time 4WD, which was rare among XC cars at the time, and part-time 4WD with manual transfer, but these were integrated into the part-time 4WD system when the AT model was introduced.

    　The suspension was double wishbone with torsion bar springs in the front and a rigid axle with leaf springs in the rear, emphasizing durability when driving on rough roads.

    　The compact body made it lightweight for an XC vehicle, with all grades weighing around 1,250 kg, and it boasted high rough road drivability.

    　The first-generation Rocky gained a certain level of popularity as a compact XC vehicle, but lost market share to the Suzuki Jimny 1300 (later renamed the Jimny Sierra) and the later Mitsubishi Pajero Junior, and production ended in 1997. Then, as mentioned above, it was revived after 22 years.

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    　When the first-generation Rocky was being sold, Daihatsu was also marketing another compact XC car, the Ruger.

    　The Ruger, launched in 1984, had a slightly larger body than the Rocky, but the standard version was still within the 5-number size range.

    　Production of the Ruger also ended in 1997, but it was a very luxurious time when Daihatsu sold two XC cars at the same time.”

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    Hill climb to challenge with EV! The 100th “Pikes Peak” SAMURAI SPEED participates in “Leaf” .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Hill Climb Challenge by EV! SAMURAI SPEED to Participate in the 100th “”Pikes Peak”” with “”LEAF

    EVs to Challenge Traditional Hill Climb Races!
    Pikes Peak”” is the name of a mountain near Colorado Springs in the Rocky Mountains of North America, and in motorsports circles it means the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a race held annually on the mountain. The 100th event is scheduled to be held over seven days from June 20 to 26, 2022, and the Tokyo-based extreme powersports team “”Samurai Speed”” will participate in this event.

    Samurai Rush! View the SAMURAI SPEED Attack Cars from the previous event

    SAMURAI SPEED will participate in “”Pikes Peak”” again this year. The photo shows the Attack Cars of the 99th event in 2021.

    The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) is a motor race that began in 1916, and is a huge event that is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors. A total of 78 cars are entered in the 100th event in six categories, including four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles, and 11 cars are scheduled to run in the “”Unlimited (no modifications) Class”” in which SAMURAI SPEED will be entering.

    　Since 2012, SAMURAI SPEED has been competing in the “”Pikes Peak EV Challenge”” with electric vehicles, and this year, the team will be driving a Nissan “”LEAF e+”” based attack car with racing driver Takashi Oi.

    　SAMURAI SPEED has developed an original body made of CNF (cellulose nanofiber), an environmentally friendly material developed by partner company Daio Paper Corporation, and has succeeded in reducing the amount of plastic and weight of the car.

    　The new car is equipped with the latest lithium-ion battery temperature control system developed by Sanden Corporation, which enables it to run at high speeds for extended periods of time. This system enables the car to run at high speeds for extended periods of time. As for the chassis, the battery and auxiliary equipment have been relocated to take into account the weight distribution between the front and rear wheels, thereby improving the vehicle’s dynamic performance.

    　SAMURAI SPEED will continue to utilize new materials and know-how of many partner companies this year, not only to complete the PPIHC, but also to collect valuable data obtained from the world’s toughest hill climb race and provide feedback to partner companies in order to contribute to the creation of even better products. We will continue our activities to contribute to the manufacture of even better products.”

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    Honda shows the new “CR-V” flickering !How will it evolve in the 6th generation? What is the latest Honda SUV?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Honda shows a glimpse of the new CR-V! How does the 6th generation evolve? What is the latest Honda SUV?

    New 6th-Generation CR-V Revealed in Advance!
    　On May 24, 2022, U.S. Honda released teaser images of the new CR-V (2023 model year). The design around the headlights/tail lamps has been revealed.

    Honda gives a glimpse of the new 6th generation “”CR-V””! See the first 16 images released

    　The new CR-V is the sixth generation in the U.S. What is the history of the new CR-V?

    Teaser images of the all-new CR-V unveiled for the first time in the world by Honda in the U.S.

    　The first-generation CR-V was launched in 1995 as one of the “”creative movers”” (lifestyle creation vehicles) that Honda developed in the 1990s as so-called RVs. It was introduced in the North American market in 1997.

    　The history of the car continued with the 2nd and 3rd generation ……, but the 4th generation CR-V was discontinued in Japan in the middle of its model life. In the Japanese market, sales were suspended for about two years.

    　The current model, the fifth-generation CR-V, went on sale in Japan in 2018 after being released in North America earlier in 2016.

    　However, Honda has once again indicated its intention to discontinue sales of the CR-V in Japan, announcing to users that production for Japan will end in August 2022.

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    　The CR-V is undergoing a complete renewal in North America, and for the all-new 6th generation model, Honda of the U.S. explains that it has “”a robust and refined design, improved utility, and a more advanced hybrid system that delivers sportier driving and greater functionality. The company has announced that details will be announced in the summer of 2022.

    　It will be interesting to see how the CR-V, which began its history as one of the Creative Movers, will evolve.

    　So here is a quiz.

    　Like the first-generation CR-V, the CR-V was introduced in 1996 as one of the Creative Movers. Which of the following is the name of the Honda car that gained popularity among young people, but ended after only one generation?

    1] NSX

    2] HR-V

    3] S-MX

    4] MDX

    The correct answer is “”S-MX”” in [3].

    　The correct answer is “”S-MX”” in 【3】.

    　The S-MX appeared as an irregular 4-door hatchback tall wagon with one door on the driver’s side and two doors on the passenger’s side.

    　It featured a spacious interior, as well as a full-flat seat arrangement that was equivalent in size to a semi-double bed.

    *Quiz source: Kuruma Meister Test”

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    “Uncle’s heated debate!” Hybrid abolition is also “Skyline is turbo !” Which generation is the best? 3 traditional “Ska G turbo” .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Uncle Dan’s heated debate! Hybrid cars are being phased out, but “”Skyline is all about turbos, right? Which generation is the best? 3 choices of the traditional “”Skyline G Turbo

    Three six-cylinder turbocharged sedans from Skyline’s history
    　Around April 2022, Nissan posted on its official Web site that “”orders for the Skyline hybrid version of the company’s sporty sedan have reached the planned sales volume.
    　
    　As of late May 2022, only the 3-liter twin-turbo engine model remains and continues to be sold.

    Even police vehicles! Photos of successive generations of
    Nissan Skyline GT Turbo (C210 model, 1980)

    　Some people on social networking sites are disappointed about the suspension of orders for hybrids, saying that it is going against the trend toward electrification.

    　On the other hand, however, core Nissan fans say, “”The Skyline GT (Skyline GT) is a 6-cylinder turbo! Skyline is meant to be a sedan and sporty.

    　In fact, the Skyline has often made headlines by introducing high-performance engines with six-cylinder turbochargers.

    　In this issue, we look back at three historic models in the Skyline’s history that are related to the sedan model and the six-cylinder turbocharged engine.

    The Dawn of the High-Performance Era! The 5th generation “”Japan”” C210 Skyline GT Turbo

    　The first turbocharged 2-liter “”L20E”” inline 6-cylinder Skyline engine was installed in the 5th generation C210 model, commonly known as the “”Japan”” model.

    　The Skyline GT Turbo, added in June 1980, produced a maximum output of 145ps (gross). Nicknamed the “”Skyline GT Turbo,”” it marked the beginning of a new era of high power in the Japanese car market, which had been temporarily closed to high performance due to increasingly strict exhaust gas regulations.

    　It also attracted attention when a special vehicle based on the SCA-G Turbo appeared in the popular detective drama “”Seibu Keisatsu”” (Western Japan Police) under the name of “”Machine X.”” It is still popular among core fans today.

    The most popular car of all time! R32 8th-generation Skyline GTS-t

    　The 8th generation Skyline (R32) was born in 1989, in the midst of the bubble economy. The big news was the revival of the ultra-high-performance Skyline GT-R (BNR32), which was announced at the same time, but the regular model also attracted attention with its drastic line change.

    　This was a complete turnaround from the 7th generation model, which had gone the luxury route to compete with the rival Toyota “”Mark II. The 7th generation model, which had been a bold move to compete with the rival Toyota “”Mark II,”” was now a sporty car with a smaller body size, an unprecedented move in these times of economic boom.

    　The 2-liter straight-six turbo engine with a maximum output of 215ps, multi-link suspension, and Super HICAS (rear-wheel angle control system) were highly acclaimed for their high-performance performance, and many fans still consider it the No. 1 sports sedan of all previous Skyline models.

    The current V37 is the “”strongest Skyline sedan in history! Skyline 400R

    　The 13th-generation V37 Skyline, which underwent a full model change in February 2014, was initially available only with 3.5-liter and 2.5-liter V6 non-turbo engines.

    　The 6-cylinder turbocharged engine was revived during the big minor change implemented in July 2019.

    　The 3-liter V6 twin-turbo VR30DDTT engine, in addition to the regular version with 304 hp, is now available in a higher output version, the 400R, with 405 hp, the highest in the Skyline sedan’s history.

    　The high power model with more than 400 hp was widely acclaimed by core Nissan fans as “”the revival of the sports sedan! and has achieved a certain level of sales performance.

    　The 6-cylinder turbocharged engine Skyline sedan was revived after 18 years since the 2.5-liter turbocharged R34, which was discontinued in 2001.

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    　While the Skyline hybrid will no longer be ordered, the luxury sedans Fuga and Cima are expected to be discontinued in the summer of 2022.

    The number of classically styled sedans has been rapidly declining in recent years due to the popularity of SUVs and minivans.

    　Nissan has already discontinued production of the 4-door sedan Sylphy and Teana models for Japan in 2020, respectively.

    　Therefore, the current Skyline Turbo is expected to be the only valuable 4-door sedan model among Nissan cars in Japan after this summer.

    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)”

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    Honda’s new “CR-V” pre-release! Completely renewed for the first time in 6 years ! The next-generation SUV with a hexagon grill is unveiled for the first time in the United States .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Honda’s new CR-V preview! Completely revamped for the first time in 6 years! Next-generation SUV with Hexagonal Grill Debuts in the U.S.

    　U.S. Honda has previewed the design of the all-new CR-V on May 24, 2022.

    New Honda CR-V Design Looks Cool! See the new-look SUV in action in pics!
    This is very promising! Front design of the new “”CR-V”” unveiled for the first time in the world by Honda of the United States.

    　The first-generation CR-V was born in 1995. Since then, the current, fifth-generation CR-V was introduced in 2016, making this the first full model change in six years. (Launched in Japan in 2018)

    　And the new CR-V, now in its sixth generation, is said to feature a robust and refined design, as well as improved versatility.

    　The unveiled front design features sharp headlights and a hexagonal grille. It also features chrome bezels and incised shapes on either side of the bumper.

    　The rear design features split left-right taillights instead of the horizontal taillights of the VWZEL, and the bumper has a sporty look.

    　As for the powertrain, it is announced that a more advanced hybrid system will deliver sporty driving performance.

    　More information on Honda’s new CR-V, which is highly popular in the U.S. market, is expected to be released this summer.

    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
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    Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the famous circuit, the first special model of Porsche “Taikan” … European setting

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “First Special Edition of Porsche’s Taikan Celebrates Hockenheim’s 90th Anniversary…European Setting
    Exclusive Stone Gray body color with 21-inch “”Mission E”” wheels

    Black leather with Island Green decorative stitching
    First Taikan to exceed 500 km range on a single charge

    Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6:15 p.m.
    Porsche Taikan GTS ‘Hockenheim Edition’

    On May 20, Porsche announced that the first special model of the sports EV “”TYCAN”” will be the “”GTS Hockenheim Edition”” in Europe.

    ◆Exclusive Stone Gray body color and 21-inch “”Mission E”” wheels
    The car celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Hockenheimring in Germany. The Hockenheimring, located in the southwestern part of Germany, is also known as the stage of the F1 German Grand Prix.

    The exclusive Stone Gray body color is the result of a custom color program. Underfoot, the car is complemented by 21-inch “”Mission E”” design wheels. The wheel centers were painted in satin-finished Bronzite, while the surrounding area was finished in the same Stone Gray high-gloss finish as the body color. To match the wheel centers, the hubcaps were painted in Bronzite with a colored “”Porsche Crest””. The brake calipers are painted in gloss black.

    The B-pillars are decorated with the 90th anniversary logo. The “”Hockenheimring Edition”” lettering is finished in Stone Gray.

    Porsche Taikan GTS “”Hockenheim Edition
    Hockenheim Edition’ of the Porsche Taikan GTS
    ◆Black leather with Island Green decorative stitching
    The exterior design concept was carried over to the interior. Island Green decorative stitching contrasts with the black leather interior. This color scheme is said to be a first for the Taikan.

    Pardao open-pore wood trim is used. The selector lever, cup holders, and air vents above the center console, as well as the driver’s and passenger side air vents, are painted Bronzeite. The GT Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel is upgraded with Bronzite trim, decorative stitching, and island green markings at the 12 o’clock position. The floor mats are finished with leather inlays and island green stitching.

    The lid of the center console storage compartment was engraved with the Hockenheimring commemorative logo. Black brushed aluminum door sill guards feature the Taycan GTS logo. Door projectors display the commemorative logo underfoot.

    ◆Taikan’s first cruising range of over 500km on a single charge
    The base vehicle is the “”Taikan GTS””. When using launch control, the motor produces 598 hp at overboost, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h. Yet, it cruises on a single charge. Yet, it has a maximum range of 504 km (WLTP cycle) on a single charge. According to Porsche, it will be the first Taikan to break the 500 km range barrier.

    The adaptive air suspension, including “”Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM),”” has been tuned specifically to enhance lateral dynamics. Rear axle steering is available as an option, and the setup is said to be even sportier. The “”Porsche Electric Sport Sound”” has an even richer sound pattern.

    The exterior is finished in black or dark color, including the exclusive front bumper, door mirror bases and side window trim. The interior features a black anodized “”Brushed Aluminum Interior Package”” with black “”Race-Tex”” as standard equipment.”