Electric Cars
BMW owners may start hacking their car’s software because of heated seats
Car experts in the American publication Carscoops believe that a paid subscription to heated seats in BMW cars may encourage owners to hack their car software to get this feature for free.
In the past, BMW owners have been involved in hacking the electronic control unit (ECU) in order to get some of the features that the Bavarian automaker introduced by subscription for free. So, for example, some owners made changes to the software after BMW offered to pay $80 a year for Apple CarPlay in 2018. Later, the automaker changed the terms of the subscription, offering to use the feature for 20 years for $300.
It is noted that many owners of BMW cars hack the electronic systems of cars to use some hidden features. However, according to experts, so far they have not seen reports of hacking the iDrive 8 multimedia system in order to activate heated seats.
The fact that BMW has introduced a subscription to heated seats and steering wheel, it became known at the beginning of the week. For example, heated seats cost $18 per month, and a yearly subscription to this option will cost $180.
Electric Cars
“A car that everyone can afford.” Chery Arrizo 5 WS for 9.5 thousand dollars has already appeared at dealers in China
Dealers in China began receiving the Chery Arrizo 5 WS sedan. The Chinese resource Autohome calls it “a car that everyone can afford.” And the point here, of course, is the price: you can buy a car for 69,900 yuan – that’s about 9.5 thousand dollars. Interestingly, there is no talk of any manual gearbox – the engine works in conjunction with a variator.
Under the hood of the Chery Arrizo 5 WS is a simple 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with a power of 1109 hp. It is clear that the dynamics are sluggish, but the consumption is relatively low – 6.6 l/100 km based on measurements using the WLTC method.
The car received a regular dashboard with traditional speedometer and tachometer scales and a small on-board computer screen between them. But at the same time, the climate control is touch-sensitive, there is a media system with a fairly large screen, cruise control, a tire pressure monitoring system, an electromechanical handbrake, and the interior is leather.
The 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari is currently the most expensive car on eBay. A total of 499 cars were produced.
The car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013 and went into production in June. US models were built between 2014 and 2016, while Ferrari LaFerraris for the rest of the world were built between 2013 and 2016.
This is Ferrari’s first full hybrid and the company’s most powerful car at the time. It is powered by a rear-mid-mounted 6.3-liter direct-injection V12 engine that revs to 9,250 rpm and produces 800 hp. and a torque of 700 Nm, working together with a KERS unit with a power of 163 hp. The total system power reaches 963 hp. It accelerates from 0 to 97 km/h in 2.7 seconds and covers the quarter mile in 10.2 seconds, with a top speed limited to 355 km/h.
The car is painted Nero Daytona black. The fog lamp surrounds, side mirrors, and wheel caps are made of matte carbon fiber. The car features 20-inch forged wheels painted black with carbon ceramic brakes and black calipers.
The eBay listing claims the car is in new condition. In eight years he traveled 1316 km. For this copy they are asking $4,350,000.
Second place on eBay is held by a 1960 Aston Martin DG4GT Zagato worth $3,790,000. Third went to the 2020 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37, for which the seller is hoping to fetch $3,599,950.
Mitsubishi is working on a new vehicle aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, which it plans to unveil next month at the Japan Mobility Show 2023.
The manufacturer published a single teaser and confirmed that the mystery car will be electrified to some extent. Mitsubishi says it provides “peace of mind in any weather and on any road”, hinting at all-wheel drive.
Perhaps it’s a minivan or even a motorhome. The single image shows the silhouette of a tall car with T-shaped daytime running lights flanked by an illuminated Mitsubishi logo. An additional set of headlights is installed vertically.
At the upcoming event, Mitsubishi intends to showcase “a unique, fulfilling mobile lifestyle that awakens the spirit of adventure in drivers.”
Japan Mobility Show 2023 will be held at the country’s largest exhibition center, Tokyo Big Sight, from October 25 to November 5.
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