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 The Honda Vezel Modulo X Shows Up at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022   The Vezel (HR-V) e:HEV Modulo X concept was recently displayed at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon as a preview of a factory-tuned model to be released later this year. The modifications are aimed at enhanced performance and will provide a welcome upgrade from the basic appearance of the new Vezel launched last February. What’s New in Vezel Modulo X? The changes include a new back spoiler, 18-inch brushed alloy wheels, lots of black accents, reworked fascia with a redesigned grille, and revised front and rear bumpers reinforced with rear fins to improve airflow at the rear. The inside is mostly black, with red stitching and Modulo X badging on the seats and various other components.     The video below shows a test unit of the Modulo X concept on high-speed runs, curvy routes, and tough roads. Suspension modifications, including stronger coil springs and more viscous shock absorbers, have also improved the Modulo...

 In the Exynos 2200 with AMD graphics finally officially introduced     Hyundai and its luxury vehicle brand Genesis are reportedly working on compatibility with Apple’s digital car key feature that will allow compatible vehicles to be unlocked using iPhone’s Wallet app.   While the feature is only supported by a few BMW vehicles, the CarKey technology will be available in Hyundai’s Genesis models by summer 2022, according to Bloomberg. Hyundai already has exclusive iOS apps such as MyHyundai with Bluelink and the Genesis Intelligent Assistant that allow users to start or unlock compatible vehicles remotely but adding support for Apple’s version of the digital key feature will make functionality smoother and will allow users to avail system-level  Apple  Wallet conveniences. For now, the NFC-based digital key feature is only available on Android phones, as per Hyundai’s website. Apple’s digital car key function was first unveiled in 2020, and while it is on...

 In The Haval SUV Maker Wants to Compete With Suzuki   Famous Chinese automaker, Great Wall Motors (GWM), which introduced Haval SUVs in Pakistan, will soon also launch the Tank 100 as a direct rival to Suzuki Jimny. GWM has decades of expertise in designing strong off-road vehicles for the Chinese military and there is no doubt that Tank 100, the smallest SUV in its lineup, will also be formidable. ALSO READ Suzuki Swift Might Be Launching Next Month The current generation Suzuki Jimny was released in 2018 but is still in high demand all over the world, with thousands of backorders awaiting fulfillment. Still, there is room for a Chinese alternative, and GWM aims to take advantage of it. According to information from carspiritpk, the Tank 100 will include a full 4-whee  drive system with a locking differential for real off-roading. It will use the same 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that the Tank 300 has, producing around 224 hp and 387 pound-feet of torque. Th...

 This Canadian Electric Car Earns Money When Parked   Everyday companies come up with propositions for the electric vehicle (EV) arena that blur the lines between utility and novelty. While some EVs can crabwalk across the road or post ridiculous 0-100 km/h times, others are supposedly smart enough to actually make money. The latter feature is in a new Canadian EV prototype called the Daymak Spiritus. It is an all-electric three-wheeled car with the capability to mine several types of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin, while parked and idling. Mike Chow, the Vice President of Research and Development for Daymak Inc., posted the video of the EV’s first test drive via his social media and Youtube accounts. He is known for his work as an actor, stunt coordinator, and production manager in various Hollywood blockbusters such as The Day After Tomorrow, Pacific Rim, and Bulletproof Monk. Other Features The Spiritus is a two-seater high-tech EV with advanced...

 The Suzuki Swift Might Be Launching Next Month   Pak Suzuki might be launching the new Swift next month, after more than a decade. This means that there are just a few days left until its launch.  For Pakistan, Suzuki will launch the Swift with a 1250cc, K12C dual jet inline-4 engine, connected to a 5-speed CVT or manual transmission, according to a report by Pakwheels. Despite the fact internationally Swift comes with a  1000cc turbo engine, Pakistan appears to be getting the 1250CC one Previously, Swift had a displacement of 1395cc, and owners had to pay a higher token tax amount, which to some extent, had an impact on its sales. Pakistani customers will now benefit from the 1250cc engine displacement as it will have a lower tax rate. According to reports, the price for the hatchback will fall between Rs. 2.7 million and Rs 2.8 million. If true, the price is a bit too high considering Changan Alsvin, Toyota Yaris, and the base variant of Honda City can be had with...

 Car Toyota Hilux Wins 2022 Dakar Rally   Nasser Al-Attiyah won the 2022 Dakar Rally in a GR DKR Hilux T1+ for the Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa team last week. The 51- year old Qatari driver finished 27 minutes and 46 seconds ahead of France’s nine-time Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX) World Rally Champion (WRC) winner, Sébastien Loeb, driver of Prodrive Hunter T1+. Al-Attiyah and his co-driver, Mathieu Baumel, won three stages of the incredibly tough rally raid event, including the introductory stage on New Year’s Day. He was never at risk of losing the lead despite Loeb’s two victories along the course. Toyota also won the twelfth and final stage through Henk Lategan of South Africa. This is Toyota Hilux’s second victory after Al-Attiyah’s previous victory in the 2019 edition. The Hilux, which has nothing in common with the production variant, was fully modified to comply with the new T1+ rules which allowed for bigger tires and wheels, as well as increased suspension travel. A...

 Is Hyundai Staria Luxury Van Launching in Pakistan? Coming Soon      Several models of the new Hyundai Staria luxury van have been sighted in Lahore at Emporium Mall’s parking lot (as reported by carspiritpk), which suggests that Hyundai-Nishat is ready to officially launch it in Pakistan, similar to how the latest version of Kia Carnival was brought here just months after its international debut. The luxury van debuted globally in March 2021 and is the successor of the Grand Starex. It has been sold as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) vehicle in Pakistan and has already reached right-hand-drive markets, including Malaysia and Thailand. Engine and Styling Depending on the variant, Hyundai Staria comes in 7-seat or 11-seat configurations. It is equipped with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 177 hp at 3800 rpm, and 431 Nm of peak torque at 1,500 to 2,500 RPM. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and a...

City Lahore Excise Registers its Most Expensive Vehicle Ever   The Excise Department of Lahore recently registered the most expensive vehicle — a Mercedes G63 AMG, for which it charged a fee of millions of rupees. The Citi Housing Scheme had applied to register a Mercedes Benz worth more than Rs. 127 million, and its registration price turned out to be Rs. 5.3 million, according to a report by 24NewsHD. The luxury vehicle was registered with the department on 13 December 2021, against a Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Lahore address. Here is a breakdown of the registration fee: The registration fee — Rs. 5,093,600 Cost of the number plate — Rs. 12,000 Withholding Tax — Rs. 62,500 The 2021 Mercedes-AMG G63 is all about making things look easy, and it falls in the category of 2501cc or above vehicles as its engine is 3928cc. This beast is immensely powered, whether it’s tearing down the highways at triple-digit speeds or crawling over hills. Besides the ginormous registration fee, it...

 Honda Teases Vezel 2023 [Images] Honda recently released official artistic renderings of the subcompact 2023 HR-V crossover — the mini-SUV also known as Vezel for its Japanese assembled variants. While the visuals of the new HR-V conjure up thoughts of a snowy adventure, they are actually a first glimpse of the small, redesigned SUV that could be sold in the United States later this year. The 2023 HR-V will replace the current generation vehicle that has been in the market since 2014. Considering the images, it does not appear to share a body with the HR-V hybrid that was announced last year for the European market, implying that the US version will be bulkier. It is expected that the HR-V’s powertrain will be similar to that of the current Civic, offered with both the 158 hp naturally aspirated 2.0-liter and the Turbo 1.5-liter inline-four engine with 180 hp options. This will be a departure from the Fit-based underpinnings of the current model. The lineup could also get a hybrid...

 Toyota Unveils the New Yaris, GT3 and Sporty bZ4X in Tokyo    Toyota recently presented three vehicles at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022, including GRMN Yaris, the GT 3 concept, and bZ4X GR, that are previews of the future of sporty Toyotas — from motorsports to quick family transportation. Toyota’s reputation has been based on automobiles that are dependable and capable rather than thrilling. With a succession of sports cars including the inexpensive and lightweight GR86, the all-powerful Supra, and the overseas-only rally car — the all-wheel-drive GR Yaris, the Japanese carmaker has finally showcased the fruit of the many years’ work of incorporating excitement into its offerings. GR GT3 Concept The strikingly designed GR GT3 concept foreshadows Toyota Gazoo Racing’s future in motorsports. For the uninitiated, Gazoo Racing is Toyota’s motorsport/racing division. Cars with GR in their name are modified by this division for better performance. Toyota currently has a Supra wit...

 The Sony’s Electic Car Can Be Driven From Another Country [Video]       Japanese tech giant Sony has collaborated with Vodafone to give life to the catchphrase ‘look ma, no hands’ and road-tested the Vision-S 01 electric vehicle (EV) sedan concept on a testing track in Germany controlled remotely from Japan. The experience appeared similar to a car video game; except now, it’s reality. The smartphone manufacturer has embraced the hype for EVs and is now showcasing and testing the capabilities of its high-tech vehicles. How it Worked The Vision-S 01 was successfully remote-controlled from Tokyo on a 5G connection and was driven on a custom-built circuit in Aldenhoven, 9,363 km away. The test driver in Tokyo sat at his desk with a three-monitor arrangement and was able to bring the EV up to speeds of 61 km/h (38 mph) with an accelerator pedal from what appears to be a gaming steering wheel arrangement. Interestingly, the setup also had a clutch pedal, but it was not n...