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Perth Now
a day ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Shark attack! GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV manages feat BYD Shark 6 couldn't
GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard Mickey Thompson all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, otherwise as it rolled off the showroom floor. 'I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years,' said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. '[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect.' For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease.
7NEWS
a day ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Shark attack! GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV manages feat BYD Shark 6 couldn't
GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD 's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard Mickey Thompson all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, otherwise as it rolled off the showroom floor. 'I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years,' said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. '[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect.'
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Shark attack! GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV manages feat BYD Shark 6 couldn't
GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, as it rolled off the showroom floor. "I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years," said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. "[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect." For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease. Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, as it rolled off the showroom floor. "I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years," said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. "[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect." For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease. Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, as it rolled off the showroom floor. "I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years," said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. "[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect." For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease. Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has posted footage of its GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV climbing a muddy 'Beer O'clock Hill' – the same hardcore hillclimb on which a BYD Shark 6 was seriously damaged in a similar attempt last month. In a thinly veiled shot at fellow Chinese automaker BYD, GWM is now spruiking the Cannon Alpha PHEV as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to scale the infamous, vehicle-destroying off-road ascent. The plug-in Cannon Alpha ute not only beat the Shark 6 to the summit, but also the Ford Ranger PHEV, which is due in showrooms in within weeks and, as far as we know, is yet to tackle Beer O'clock Hill. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Located in The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park two hours southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50-degrees. It was the site of recent heartbreaking damage to a BYD Shark 6 that failed to make it to the rock-ledge summit. Owner Chris Baker, who runs the All Terrain Action website, seriously damaged his weeks-old Shark 6 during his attempt to climb the steep and muddy hill, bending the chassis and disabling the vehicle. The Shark 6 could only be driven in electric mode after the mishap. It's worth noting that the damage was not the result of a product failure on BYD's part. Yet the result led to members of the BYD Shark 6 owners group kicking off a GoFundMe campaign to get Mr Baker's ute back in shape – or replaced. The GoFundMe page for Mr Baker has so far raised $1045. Now, GWM has posted footage of its Shark 6 rival climbing the same slippery hill, complete with mud and ruts following more recent rain, with comparative ease. The Cannon Alpha PHEV was fitted with a set of non-standard all-terrain tyres but was, according to GWM, as it rolled off the showroom floor. "I reckon Beer O'clock Hill has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage over the years," said The Springs Park 4×4 Adventure Park owner Lucas Bree in a statement. "[It's] Shut down some of the most heavily modified rigs I've seen, so watching showroom-spec GWM vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid, make it to the top has completely changed my view of the brand. They've earned serious respect." For good measure, GWM also showed a Cannon XSR and a GWM Tank 300 large SUV confidently conquering the slippery slope – also fitted with Cooper A/T tyres – again in what appears to be relative ease. Content originally sourced from:
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, May 31
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's Haydock, Chester, York, Southwell, Stratford and Lingfield. The third-placed finish of LIEBER POWER (NB) at Newmarket on his last run has received multiple form boosts and he looks overpriced in the 1.13pm at Haydock. The winner of that race, El Cordobes, was third in a Group Three on his next start, while the second and fourth both won their next races. Lieber Power runs here off a 1lb lower mark. In the 2.10pm at Chester, NEVER SO BRAVE (NAP) makes his reappearance at the same track where he beat the now 112-rated Witness Stand by two lengths in receipt of 3lbs. Gelded since his last run and now making his stable debut for Andrew Balding, he should prove too good off 101 from stall six. WIZARD OF ODDS BY CHRIS BAKER 1.48 HAYDOCK: KODI LION is an improving sprinter who went close on his last two starts. Positive tactics from his high draw could see him land a third career win. 2.40 YORK: JM JUNGLE (nap), who has a good record at York, has chased home American Affair in both starts this season — form boosted when that horse ran well in a Group Two last week. 3.33 HAYDOCK: AUDIENCE, last season's Lockinge and Lennox Stakes winner, can take advantage of a drop in class and resume winning ways. The step back up to seven furlongs will also be in his favour. HAYDOCK ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.13 Lieber Power (nb) 1.48 Baldomero 2.23 Jasour 2.58 Estrange 3.33 Alyanaabi 4.08 Zouky 4.43 Sea Founder GIMCRACK 1.13 Steel Tiger 1.48 Kodi Lion 2.23 Leovanni 2.58 Beautiful Love 3.33 ALYANAABI (nap) 4.08 Arabian Leopard 4.43 Sea Founder NORTHERNER – 2.58 ESTRANGE (nap); 3.33 Spycatcher (nb). CHESTER ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.35 Breckenbrough 2.10 NEVER SO BRAVE (nap) 2.45 Tricky Tel 3.20 Grey Fable 3.55 Box To Box 4.30 Seraphim Angel 5.05 Wilhelmina 5.35 Yellow Card GIMCRACK 1.35 Breckenbrough 2.10 Telemark 2.45 Goldenstateofmind 3.20 Surrey Belle 3.55 Spirit Of Acklam 4.30 Nazuki 5.05 Wilhelmina 5.35 Divine Legacy YORK ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.30 Rock Opera 2.05 Tadej 2.40 Jm Jungle 3.15 Term Of Endearment 3.50 White Crown Star 4.25 Cape Breton 5.00 Feel The Need GIMCRACK 1.30 Baba Reza 2.05 Art Lover 2.40 Jumbeau 3.15 Term Of Endearment (nb) 3.50 Singoura 4.25 Far Ahead 5.00 Delicacy NEWMARKET – 3.15 TERM OF ENDEARMENT (nap); 4.25 Munsif (nb). SOUTHWELL ROBIN GOODFELLOW 4.20 Arlington 4.55 The Voominator 5.25 Alligator Alley 5.55 Albert Lasker 6.25 Coedana 6.55 King Of Ithaca 7.25 Create GIMCRACK 4.20 Kipp Kelly 4.55 Master Zack 5.25 Imperial Guard 5.55 Young Endless 6.25 Coedana 6.55 Rich Rhythm 7.25 Create STRATFORD ROBIN GOODFELLOW 5.30 Old Bridge 6.00 Iskar D'airy 6.30 Clear Storm 7.00 Jo's Rainbow 7.30 Up For Parol 8.00 My Gift To You 8.30 Village Master 9.00 Hillsin LINGFIELD ROBIN GOODFELLOW 5.40 Golden Phase 6.10 Cavalry Call 6.40 Shine On Me 7.10 Private Project 7.40 Blue Wonder 8.10 City Cyclone 8.40 Danger Alert GIMCRACK 5.40 Golden Phase 6.10 Papagei 6.40 Shine On Me 7.10 Private Project 7.40 Tolerance 8.10 Francisco 8.40 Bint Havana Gold
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cardiff Met director apologises for women's demotion
Cardiff Met's director of football, Chris Baker, has taken full responsibility after the women's side lost their place in Welsh football's top Archers are winless in the Adran Premier this season with just two rounds to go. Their demotion was sealed in a 2-1 defeat at fellow strugglers Aberystwyth Town, with former Met player Gwen Jones scoring the winning released a statement on the club's social media, saying the "season has not met our expectations and I take full responsibility for this outcome".After recognising the efforts of the backroom staff and the players during a "challenging season", he said the club is "fully committed" to returning as a top-tier team in Wales. Prior to its decline, the university team had enjoyed success over the past decade, including league titles and representation in Europe."My focus now turns to [re]building an environment that upholds the values and standards necessary to represent this prestigious football club," Baker will finish their season with a double header against Barry Town before taking their place in the BUCS Premier and Adran South next Welsh capital's other side, Cardiff City, wrapped up a third successive Adran Premier title last weekend with their 3-1 win over The New will lift the trophy after their final game against Briton Ferry Llansawel at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday, 13 April.
