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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT makes its entrance with new lap record at Laguna Seca

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Porsche is expanding its Taycan lineup with the introduction of two new high-performance models — the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. minutes, it effectively beat the Tesla Model S Plaid’s 1:29.9’s With a lap time of 1:27.87 s unofficial lap time in May 2021.

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Modified Tesla Model S Plaid slashes lap record… accidentally

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A highly modified Tesla Model S Plaid, built by Unplugged Performance, has set yet another lap record, but this time, it was on accident. It is no secret that when it comes to modified Tesla vehicles, few come close to the expertise or success garnered by Unplugged Performance. What do you think of the article?

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Tesla Model 3 fleet chosen as new law enforcement vehicle in Texas county

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A fleet of Tesla Model 3s will now be the patrol vehicles for Dallas County, Texas, law enforcement officers. “It’s the purchase of the Teslas that we’ve been talking about when we talk about the great job that our automotive service center is doing and our environment. . It’s plain and simple.

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BYD’s Yangwang U7 ultra-luxury EV leaked with nearly 1,300 hp and 500 miles range

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It also featured large air intakes at the bottom and carbon fiber side skirts, adding to the sedan’s sporty design. While the front looks like a Tesla Model S, the rear almost adds a Porsche-like feel to it. From the images, you can see similarly designed slim LED headlights and Lidar on the roof.

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BYD’s luxury brand unveils its first sedan, the sleek U7, with over 1,000 horsepower

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After overtaking Tesla as the global EV sales leader in the last three months of 2023, BYD continues to expand. A month before that, BYD revealed another mid-size electric SUV, the Sea Lion 07 , another potential Tesla Model Y competitor. It also featured large air intakes and carbon fiber side skirts. BYD sold nearly 1.6

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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Polestar plans on being a major manufacturer of all-electric luxury vehicles, competing with the likes of Lucid, Porsche and Tesla. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby.

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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Similarly, Porsche’s AI-driven digital assistant, “Sounce,” employs deep learning algorithms to detect irregular noises during vehicle tests, streamlining quality assurance and minimizing manual intervention. AI systems provide detailed insights, indicating which vehicle components require maintenance or replacement.