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One Of Only Two Red Spykers Ever Made Sold For $670,000

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This rare Spyker is one of only two finished in a shade of red. Originally a Spyder, it was later converted into a Laviolette coupe. A 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 sends 400 hp to the rear wheels. After going belly-up several years ago, Spyker is about to make a comeback , gearing up to revive the Preliator with a twin-turbocharged V8. Perhaps in part due to renewed interest and publicity about the brand, a particularly stunning example has just been sold for $670,000 in the US. Read: Spyker Spent A Decade Collapsing Twice, Now It’s Building An 800 HP V8 As far as classic Spyker models go, it’s hard to find one more spectacular than this. It’s a 2006 C8 Laviolette and was sold out of Scottsdale, Arizona, with just 2,100 miles (3,379 km) on the odometer. Painted in a bright shade of red, it is one of just two Spykers ever painted in this color. BaT The Bring a Trailer listing notes that the ca...
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An Algorithm Now Tells You How Fast To Drive On California’s First Smart Freeway

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California’s first “smart freeway” can hold drivers at ramps for four minutes. Officials say longer ramp waits could reduce overall travel times by 20% or more. The system relies on algorithms and sensors, not artificial intelligence. Traffic is an issue of plenty of cities across the USA , but few states know it the way California does. Mitigating the issue usually involves more lanes , hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars, and construction that slows traffic even more for weeks or months on end. Temecula is going to try something different, and it all starts by stopping some cars altogether. Along an 8-mile stretch of northbound Interstate 15 between Temecula and Murrieta, transportation officials have launched what they describe as the state’s first “smart freeway.” Rather than widening the road, the $33 million pilot project uses sensors, coordinated ramp meters, and computer algorithms to control how...
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Peugeot’s First Electric GTi Does 62 MPH In 5.5 Seconds For Under €43,000

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Peugeot has detailed the new e‑208 GTi, which costs €42,900 ($49,646). Model features a 54 kWh battery and a motor developing 277 hp. It hits 62 mph in 5.5 seconds and can travel up to 233 miles on a charge. Following a preview earlier this month , Peugeot has unveiled the e‑208 GTi. The hot hatch packs a surprising punch and is the brand’s first fully electric performance variant. Starting with the powertrain, the model has an M4+ motor developing 277 hp (207 kW / 281 PS) and 254 lb-ft (345 Nm) of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.5 seconds, before hitting a limited top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). More: Peugeot’s Next 208 Wants To Reinvent The Wheel The motor is powered by a 54 kWh battery pack , which gives the vehicle a combined WLTP range of up to 233 miles (375 km). However, on the standard Michelin Pilot Sport 4S performance tires, the range drops to 219 miles (3...
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