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JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) is no stranger to high-performance SUVs with beefy engines, and its next will be a hardcore Defender that will introduce the new performance sub-brand OCTA. Previously thought to be called the Defender SVX, the Defender OCTA has already been spotted testing in prototype form and is due for a debut later this year. The timing points to the vehicle reaching the U.S. as a 2025 model, assuming it’s offered here. Teaser photos released by JLR on Tuesday hint at some of the upgrades planned for the Defender OCTA, and also indicate the origins of the…
BMW is working on a whole new range of eco-focused models falling under its recently established i brand, with everything from electric scooters to plug-in hybrid supercars planned. The first of these is to be an electric minicar called the i3, a car many of you will recognize as the long-awaited production Megacity Vehicle. However, the flagship of the range, and the model we’re most interested in, will be the new i8 plug-in hybrid supercar, a concept version of which has been revealed today at a special press conference ahead of its official world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto…
Before the Bugatti Bolide track car starts production, the development team is getting input from a very experienced driver. Andy Wallace has won the triple crown of endurance racing, with victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona, and 12 Hours of Sebring. He’s also been a Bugatti test driver and brand ambassador since 2011, breaking the 300-mph barrier in a Chiron Super Sport 300+ in 2019. “Every Bugatti automobile is, in its own way, unique,” Wallace said in a statement, “but the Bolide is very special to me; it is simply incomparable—a true Bugatti masterpiece…
Mercedes-Benz AMG is working on a new member of its GT Coupe family that’s expected to sit somewhere between the current GT 63 grade and an upcoming plug-in hybrid range-topper that will likely be badged the GT 63 S E Performance. A prototype has been spotted and the lack of camouflage gear suggests a debut might happen later this year. The lack of a charging port at the rear and the typical yellow warning stickers for electrified test vehicles point to the prototype skipping a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The wider front fenders and square shape of the exhaust tips are…
Original Shelby GT500s cost a small fortune, and the ravages of time mean the cars aren’t always in the best condition. An alternative for buyers looking for the GT500 experience, especially those who plan to rack up serious miles, is opting for one of the replica examples from builders such as Classic Recreations or Superformance. Another name in the business is Hi-Tech Legends, based in Provo, Utah. The company is the U.S. distributor for Hi-Tech Automotive, a separate company that builds Shelbys and other classics under license at a plant in South Africa. Hi-Tech Automotive also supplies other companies, including…
For 35 years, Keith Miller has franchised Subway restaurants in Northern California. In that time, the minimum wage he must pay his employees has nearly quintupled. Customers, he said, continue to ask what happened to the “$5 footlong,” which was a Subway staple when the minimum wage was less than half of what it is now. On Monday, minimum wage for fast food workers in California jumped to $20. The statewide minimum wage is $16, although some municipalities (including San Diego) have slightly higher base pay for workers within city or county boundaries. “You keep kind of wondering when you’re…
Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market Source: abcnews.go.com
Fast-food workers rally for health and safety protections near a McDonald’s in Los Angeles, in 2021. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Fast-food workers rally for health and safety protections near a McDonald’s in Los Angeles, in 2021. Mario Tama/Getty Images Some half a million workers in California are getting a big bump up in pay. The state’s minimum wage for fast-food employees jumps to $20 an hour on Monday, giving many a raise of 25% from just last week. The law affects some of the biggest restaurant chains — McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, KFC, Subway, Starbucks…
Bitcoin price started another decline from the $70,000 resistance zone. BTC is down over 5% and there was a move below the $67,500 support. Bitcoin price is gaining bearish momentum from the $70,000 resistance zone. The price is trading below $68,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $68,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could extend its decline toward the $64,000 support zone in the near term. Bitcoin Price Turns Red Bitcoin price struggled to settle above the $70,000 resistance…
Toyota has been working on a new research and development center since April 2018 in Shimoyama where it opened a 3.3-mile version of the Nürburgring track a year later. Work on the R&D site has now been finalized, and there’s another connection to the famous German circuit. This time, it’s inside the building where future models are being developed. The place where Toyota GR and Lexus models are born has an interior design that simulates the look and feel of the Nordschleife’s pit lane. This is where teams from planning, design, engineering, and development will meet with people responsible for prototypes and…