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Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison teased

Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison teased

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[ad_1] The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 isn't even in production yet and a Bison variant has all been but confirmed. On Saturday at the media drive for the 2023 Colorado ZR2, Chevrolet rolled a camouflaged prototype of the upcoming Colorado ZR2 Bison into the parking lot of Hall Racing USA. Chevrolet spokespeople were tight lipped about the prototype. The body was under heavy camouflage, but upgrades from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) were clearly visible. Checrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison teased The ZR2 Bison rode on 17-inch AEV wheels wrapped in 35-inch Goodyear DuraTrac all-terrain tires. Notably, these tires are not only larger in size than the 33-inch tires on the 2023 Colorado ZR2, but also different. The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 rolls on Goodyear Territory Mud Terrain tires. Checrolet Colorado ZR2…
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2024 Kia EV9 debuts with 300-mile range, app store performance upgrade

2024 Kia EV9 debuts with 300-mile range, app store performance upgrade

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[ad_1] Kia is quickly proving that Tesla isn't the only mainstream brand capable of delivering a compelling electric vehicle. After impressing with its 2023 EV6 compact crossover, Kia has launched the 2024 EV9 three-row SUV as a follow up. Kia provided a first look at the EV9 in mid-March, and on Tuesday the automaker confirmed specifications. Kia isn't shy about calling the EV9 its new flagship, and that's not only because the SUV will be among the most expensive models in Kia's lineup, but also because it helps define the automaker's focus going foward: electric mobility, leading technology, and sustainable materials. The EV9 is based on Hyundai Motor Group's flexible E-GMP platform, which is also found in the EV6. The dedicated EV platform features an 800-volt electrical architecture capable of…
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Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings due to battery fire concern

Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings due to battery fire concern

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[ad_1] We now know what caused an F-150 Lightning to catch fire in February. On Friday, Ford spokesperson Emma Berg told Motor Authority the automaker will recall 18 2023 F-150 Lightning electric trucks due to a battery issue. The issue is what led to the fire in February and will prompt Ford to replace the affected trucks' high-voltage battery packs. Bergg said battery supplier SK On and Ford determined the fire was caused by a battery cell manufacturing defect. Battery packs with the defect were built and shipped to the production line over a four-week period at the end of 2022. Ford has established that only 18 F-150 Lightnings with suspect packs from that four-week period went to dealers and customers. Ford dealers will replace the packs of the affected…
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2024 Cadillac XT4 channels Lyriq with 33-inch curved screen

2024 Cadillac XT4 channels Lyriq with 33-inch curved screen

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[ad_1] The smallest Cadillac crossover SUV just received an overhaul. On Monday, the 2024 Cadillac XT4 debuted with a refined exterior design and an revised dashboard featuring the automaker's latest whiz-bang technology. Set to continue in three trim levels including Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport, the refreshed XT4 will hit dealers this summer after production commences at GM's Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas. Prices will be announced at the end of March. 2024 Cadillac XT4 All about that screen The biggest changes take place inside the XT4. The current model's 8.0-inch touchscreen and dashboard that might as well have been plucked from the Chevrolet parts bin have been chucked aside. A new dashboard inspired by and similar to what's found in the Lyriq electric crossover SUV now takes…
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Chevy’s updated Silverado gets the PaxPower Jackal treatment

Chevy’s updated Silverado gets the PaxPower Jackal treatment

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[ad_1] The Ford F-150 has the Raptor, and the Ram 1500 has the TRX, but when it comes to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 there's still no high-performance option to be found. Some years back, Houston, Texas-based PaxPower stepped in to fill that void with its original Jackal. The conversion added the rugged suspension and flared wheel arches inspired by Baja pre-runners, and coupled this with the availability of a V-8 engine. The company now has a new version of the Jackal based on the updated Silverado introduced for 2022. The Jackal conversion can also be performed on the related GMC Sierra 1500. The conversion is priced at $24,950 and can be performed on any Silverado grade, including the off-road-ready ZR2 and ZR2 Bison grades that were introduced with the updated…
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One-of-one 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible heads to auction

One-of-one 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible heads to auction

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[ad_1] A unique 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible is set to cross the block at an RM Sotheby's auction in Phoenix, Arizona, on Jan. 16. The Monaco Orange drop-top is the only one of its kind. And it's one of just two factory-documented ZL-1 Corvettes built for 1969, and the only convertible to get the ZL-1 treatment, an option that added a race-derived 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine to the C3 'Vette. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible (photo via RM Sotheby's) Based on the L88 engine, the ZL-1's 427 features aluminum block and heads, the latter with an "open chamber" design aimed at increasing power, plus redesigned and beefed-up engine internals. Based on engines used in Can Am racing, General Motors offered the ZL-1 option for homologation purposes, and didn't…
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2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, next VW ID EV: Today’s Car News

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, next VW ID EV: Today’s Car News

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[ad_1] A redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is headed to showrooms soon, and it will once again spawn high-performance AMG variants. Our latest spy shots reveal a prototype for AMG's new GLC 43, which will come with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 pumping out over 400 hp. Volkswagen will use the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in January to present its next electric vehicle. The vehicle is expected to be a mid-size sedan previewed earlier this year by the ID.Aero concept car. Porsche's rugged 911 Dakar may be limited in production, but the automaker is open to adding more vehicles like it to the 911 range. Porsche's chief has said he's open to making rugged 911s a new model range within the 911 family, similar to the current GT and heritage ranges. You'll find these…
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What is Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin?

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Due to the recent interest in cryptocurrencies, in cryptoforlife.gr we examine what Bitcoin is, how the technology on which it is based works, how its price is affected and other useful details... More will follow..! Bitcoin, which was created in 2009 by a user with the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, is one of the cryptocurrencies that function as a decentralized payment system made up of peer users that is not based on any central authority, such as the state bank of a country . Instead, it relies on the so-called blockchain, an immutable digital ledger or otherwise distributed database, a recent copy of which exists on thousands of computers around the world that can be owned by ordinary people to specialized software engineers called miners. Miners, through a process called bitcoin…
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2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63, 2024 Acura Integra Type S: This Week’s Top Photos

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63, 2024 Acura Integra Type S: This Week’s Top Photos

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[ad_1] Mercedes-Benz AMG revealed a redesigned S 63 this week. The car is now called an S 63 E Performance, with the additional designation indicating that the gas engine is  augmented by a sophisticated plug-in hybrid system that uses technology similar to that found in Formula 1. 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2 race car Another AMG in the headlines this week was a new race car based on the GT sports car and designed for GT2 competition. Set to hit the track in 2023, the car will compete primarily in the SRO-sanctioned GT2 European Series, whose highlight is the 24 Hours of Spa. 2023 Ford GT Mk IV Ford revealed a new version of its GT supercar, which the automaker promises will be the last. It's a track-only model similar to…
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What is blockchain?

What is blockchain?

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In recent years, technology has invaded our lives. Blockchain, which is a comprehensive concept was presented with the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, as a way of keeping data, always securing its uniqueness and validity, without the need to involve any central authority control. The technology is relatively new, developed in the last decade and besides the cryptocurrency space, from which he also gained fame, has uses in one multitude of disciplines such as legal, insurance, supply chain, management copyright, etc. Blockchain technology is analyzed in this paper as well as its applications in the business environment. Technical terms are presented such as features, versions, cryptography and hashing algorithms, addressing, digital signature, public and private keys, block characteristics, etc. Reference is then made to the types of consensus protocols and various examples…
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