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NDTV
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Range Rover Electric Undergoes Winter Testing- Fresh Pictures
The new Range Rover Electric is presently undergoing tests in varying conditions and temperatures. After completing the high-temperature test in the United Arab Emirates, following the tests in the Arctic Circle, the SUV has completed the second round of winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. The latest test by the automaker was focused on the EV's new thermal management system. During the test, the automaker analysed how well the thermal management system could heat the cabin and maintain the rapid-charging performance in extreme sub-zero temperatures. The temperature management system is also responsible for ensuring that the EV has an optimised driving range even in the coldest temperature. Also Read: This Tuned BMW M340i Is More Powerful Than M5; Check Details Along with this, the prototypes also had to go through some high-angle inclines and declines on frozen surfaces. This was done to test one-pedal driving modes functioning across a range of terrains. Thomas Muller, Executive Director, Product Engineering, JLR, said: "Our second winter season in the Arctic Circle has provided the perfect opportunity for us to put our new ThermAssistTM technology to the test, and it has surpassed our expectations. It will help to ensure Range Rover Electric's range remains intelligently optimised while also ensuring charging speeds are maintained when a top-up is required." Apart from this, the brand also confirmed that the Range Rover Electric is equipped with a 117 kWh battery pack designed in-house. It comprises 344 prismatic cells and runs at 800V. The range is yet to be confirmed. JLR also confirmed that the vehicle will stay true to its roots, with an electric powertrain boasting all-terrain capability. To achieve this, the single pedal driving is tuned to work with Terrain response while engaging hill hold. It will also have switchable twin-chamber air suspension developed to manage body movements.
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
This Tuned BMW M340i Is More Powerful Than M5; Check Details
India's car tuning scene is evolving, highlighting a mix of performance and style. A viral Instagram reel from The Drivers Hub features a BMW M340i that looks stock but has an incredible 780 horsepower. Modified by Harmonix Tuning, this sedan is now the fastest M340i in India, combining high performance with a sleek design. This isn't merely an add-on improvement; it represents a significant shift in performance. While the M340i may not be flashy, its mechanical setup reflects effective modern performance tuning. Also Read: The build features a KLM6466 turbocharger, which enhances the car's power output significantly compared to its original capacity. With upgraded internals, custom tuning software, and a focus on reliability, this M340i produces 780 horsepower, surpassing many high-performance vehicles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Drivers Hub (@thedrivershub) The car retains a stock appearance, making it a "sleeper." This M340i has a simple layout from the outside but delivers impressive performance. There are no spoilers, widebody kits, or fancy alloys, just a straightforward design. This build is impressive for its balance. It offers high horsepower while still being easy to drive and comfortable for everyday use. It handles city traffic well and performs great on the drag strip. Harmonix Tuning, a rising name in India's performance car scene, completed the project. They are known for enhancing German cars while keeping their original feel. This BMW M340i is not only a fast car, it symbolizes India's growth in the tuning industry. It shows that Indian enthusiasts have the skills and passion to create top-performance machines. Stay tuned for a full review of the car that is likely to drop soon.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
BMW M340i review, first drive: Fierce & demure
Our country isn't one with a large population of performance cars, and for many reasons. In such a market, achieving more than 1,000 unit sales for a perfromance car is beyond commendable, and that is the car that you see on these pages, the 2024 BMW M340i. The M340i looks the same from the front with the same kidney grille, swept-back LED headlamps, and the same bumpers and air vents. advertisementIt hasn't been very long since we last drove the BMW M340i, which was beefed up with some minor changes and now it's time again. Oh did I sound like I was complaining? Not at all. The M340i is an idea, made into a product, it is the short-wheelbase 3 Series, with the B58 motor, that is a slightly watered down version of the S58, which powers the M2, M3 and M4. The result is a car that plays so heavily on its duality of nature, that it starts pulling on one's heartstrings after just a few minutes behind the wheel. The rear of the M340i also does not get any changes. advertisementNow given the choice between the BMW M2, the hot-headed RWD coupe or the M340i, I'd choose the former, but that is because the quintessential RWD sports coupe format is the peak in any enthusiasts mind, and the M2 by all means is the perfect car, especially with the stick-shifter. But lets say you are a bit sceptical about going all in into a hardcore sports coupe, and would like to have a car that isn't going to wake up the neighbors or scrape its belly on speed breakers, then you should keep reading. The dashboard of the M340i follows BMW's standard layout of the German Marquee. The 2024 MY M340i was launched last year in November, and it comes with even less changes when compared to the 2023 update that the car received. It looks exactly the same from the front, the same kidney grille, the same slim, swept-back LED headlamps, and the same bumpers and air vents. Over to the sides, the story continues as before, but the 19-inch jet black alloys are new, with a new design as well, which blends in much better with the overall theme of the car. It looks the same from the rear as well, with its lip spoiler, diffuser and twin exhaust tips. The Arctic Blue Race Metallic paint you see on the car on these pages is also new, and it is so much better compared to older Tanzanite Blue. Just because it looks 95 per cent the same doesn't mean it is a negative, I actually love the way BMW has given this car some sportier elements, such as the active cooling kidney grille which opens up to provide fresh air to the engine, the aerodynamic ORVM housings and the diffuser and twin-exhausts all let off the vibe that the M340i means business. The interior of the M340i gets hidden aircon vents with toggle-like directional controls, along with electric seats. Step inside, and the interiors are the same as the one before this, but with subtle changes. Firstly, it gets hidden aircon vents with toggle-like directional controls, neat, but not the simplest to operate. While the BMW Curved Display with the 12.3-inch and 14.9-inch displays has been a fixture since the last update, they now run the latest BMW OS 8.5. The seats now come wrapped in Vernasca leather, with M-specific stitching, very premium. And except for the placement of a couple of buttons on the central console, and a slightly altered steering with M Stitching and a red centre marker, its the same. All the information about the M340i can be accessed through the 14.9-inch infotainment panel. advertisementWell enough about how it looks, we all know that the money BMW asks for is all for the performance. And it is good money, considering that the B58 3.0-litre inline-six turbo-petrol makes 374bhp and comes paired to a mild-hybrid system adding 11bhp of boost. Interestingly, the engine used to make more power at 387bhp (before 2023), but the addition of the hybrid boost means that it still accelerates at breakneck pace, achieving 100kmph in just 4.4 seconds. That makes it the fastest ICE car made in India, as BMW never forgets to remind us. But all of this ferocity is reserved for the Sport mode, everything becomes red, the exhaust gets louder, the gearshift and the steering change their character to deliver performance which is unbelievable, the engine starts burning petrol into pure symphony, in a car which looks and behaves for the most part like a regular 3. And that is where I feel that the magic of the M340i resides. The M340i rides on 19-inch wheels shod in Pirelli P Zero rubber. advertisementI mean, if you want an thoroughbred four-door sportscar, then you have the M3, or the C-Class AMG, or the S5/RS5, but all of these cost a bit more, and their daily-life usability isn't great. The suspension is stiffened to take on 911s at the Nordschleife, the seats are more to keep your torso and bottom half in place as you pull unnatural G-forces, and the startup, and subsequent acceleration is enough to wake your neighbours and shame Italian purebreds. And this is where I feel that the M340i sits at an absolute sweet spot, it offers close performance to match its superiors, but in a package that is 100 per cent usable as a normal car. One of the key elements here is the adaptive dampers, now standard for the 2024 car, which in normal mode makes the car feel just as pliant as the regular 3, and gets stiff enough in Sport mode. It gets all kinds of creature comforts, 3-zone climate control, powered seats, and even a start-stop system to help save some fuel during traffic stops. In fact most people who noticed the car, assumed it was a regular 3, till I made the 6-cylinder hit the redline and the exhaust crackle and pop. Yes, I am an yob. Meet a corner, and the M340i will remind you why the M Division is revered, it sticks to its line like nobody's business. advertisementPerformance isn't something that the M340i lacks, you can try and push its limits, and well, it is beyond my skill at the very least. Acceleration is relentless, and it keeps going even beyond the 160kmph mark, and the gearbox just putting the engine into its desired revs every time, with the exhaust providing all the extra drama that you'll need. Meet a corner, and the M340i will remind you why the M Division is revered, it sticks to its line like nobody's business, the xDrive AWD with torque vectoring allowing the front wheels to claw at the tarmac while you contemplate going even faster through the corner, and the M Sport Differential ensuring that the car doesn't isn't surprising that the M340i is a fan favourite, it comes with a proper motor, not a downsized one, genuine performance cred, and everyday usability, all of which blend together at a price that the M340i stays undisputed. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Wasco man dies in high-speed crash near Lemoore: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Wasco man died and a passenger was severely injured in a crash caused by high speed near the city of Lemoore on Sunday, the California Highway Patrol said. On April 20 at around 11:25 p.m., an officer with the CHP Hanford Area office was on routine patrol when he saw a solo crash on Houston Avenue over Highway 198, according to officials. According to CHP, a 20-year-old man of Wasco was driving a 2022 BMW M340i westbound on Houston Avenue at a high speed. The driver was unable to safely drive through the righthand curve in the road due to the speed. Pedestrian killed in Tuesday night crash on White Lane The vehicle left the road and struck a concrete barrier on the overcrossing, CHP said. The driver died at the scene. The 23-year-old male passenger in the car suffered major injuries and was taken to a hospital via helicopter. CHP said it is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
26-01-2025
- CBS News
Man, 69, dies after rollover crash in northwest Chicago suburb, police say
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (CBS) — A 69-year-old man has died after a crash in Arlington Heights Saturday afternoon. Arlington Heights police responded to a two-vehicle rollover crash Saturday afternoon just before 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Bloomington Avenue in the village's very northwest section. The crash involved multiple injuries, with one person critically hurt. Preliminary information indicated a dark gray BMW M340i was traveling eastbound on Lake Cook Road at a rate greater than the posted speed limit. At the time, a metallic brown 200 Jeep Grand Cherokee was pulling forward from a stop sign on Bloomington entering Lake Cook Road. Police said the BMW's front end struck the Jeep's driver's side, resulting in a T-bone-type impact. The force of the hit caused the Jeep to rollover several times before resting in the westbound parkway of Lake Cook Road. Paramedics removed the Jeep's sole occupant, a 69-year-old man from Des Plaines, and immediately began advanced life support treatment. He was taken to the Lutheran General Hospital Level I Trauma Center for medical intervention of life-threatening injuries. The BMW driver, an 18-year-old male resident of Deer Park, and two teenage passengers were evaluated by paramedics and refused further treatment. They were picked up by family and self-transported for medical evaluation. Palatine Fire Department paramedics took a third teenage passenger to a local hospital for a nonlife-threatening injury. Lake Cook Road was temporarily closed to both east and westbound traffic, east of Route 53 to Wilke, for several hours during the accident reconstruction investigation. The 69-year-old received life-threatening injuries resulting from the collision. Despite treatment, he was pronounced dead at 4:14 a.m. Sunday by medical staff. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The driver will not be identified until local family members have been notified. The Arlington Heights Police Department is being assisted in this investigation by the Major Case Assistance Team – Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialized Investigative Unit. Buffalo Grove Fire and Police first responders provided assistance during the initial response.
