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Automakers are Bleeding out. Huge layoffs, plant closures, and evaporating profits...

#cars #nissan #jeep #dodge #ram #bmw #mercedes #audi #vw

Aside from #Honda and #Toyota - most automakers around the word are bleeding money trying to figure out customers and legislation. Profits have dried up, as competition increases in China, Europe and USA.

sources:
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/nissan-offers-buyouts-cut-jobs-us-business-slides
https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/stellantis-job-cuts-voluntary-buyout-offered-salaried-workers
https://www.autonews.com/executives/carlos-ghosn-nissan-honda-mitsubishi-deal-honda-takeover
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/lucid-gets-15-billion-cash-infusion-saudi-shareholder-quarterly-revenue-beats-2024-08-05/
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/VW-other-European-carmakers-weighed-down-by-EVs-China-and-R-D

00:00 - Nissan sinking
03:04 - Stellantis sinking
03:51 - Honda Takeover
06:06 - Lucid injection
07:27 - German Automakers Bleeding
10:14 - Automakers sinking


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The 2024 Audi S8 is an enormous regal sedan with incredible v8 thrust

#Audi #s8 #sedan #v8 #twinturbo

Audi's S8 is becoming more special as time goes on. V8 engines are getting cancelled and the retention of this luxurious powertrain really makes the #flagship #sedan that much more desirable.

The Audi S8 combines progressive luxury with dynamic athleticism while honing its reputation as the benchmark for the brand’s engineering efforts, with an innovative suspension system and exceptional performance from a biturbo V8. The S8 first arrived in the U.S. for the 2007 model year and entered its fourth generation for model year 2020. The S8 received a significant refresh for model year 2022 with sharpened design elements. Following that mid-cycle refresh, the A8 and S8 see only minor changes for 2024.

All A8 models now benefit from a six-month trial subscription to Audi Connect PLUS® with Audi app store. Along with remote start functionality, Audi Connect PLUS® also includes access to the new Audi app store which seamlessly integrates Music, Video, Gaming, Navigation, Parking & Charging, Productivity, Weather, and News apps into the MMI.

Sebring Black crystal effect paint replaces Vesuvius Gray metallic while all other exterior colors for 2024 carryover from the previous model year.


Technical Specifications

2024

S8 quattro®

Starting MSRP

$123,400

Engine(s)

4.0 TFSI® V8

Transmission

quattro® 8-speed Tiptronic®

Horsepower (hp)

563

Torque (lb-ft)

590

0-60 mph (sec)

3.8

Top track speed (mph)

155

Curb weight (lb)

5,126

00:00 - Intro / Engine
01:11 - Exterior Walkaround
02:23 - Cargo
03:04 - Backseat
06:33 - Frontseat
09:44 - 0-60 runs
10:41 - Driving Impressions



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Day in the life of a dystopian future


2025 Acura RDX ANNOUNCED // New Styling and Tech...Type S?!

#Acura #RDX #types

For 2025 Acura has updated the RDX #crossover . With no #hybrid or Type S model, does it have the updates needed to tackle the changing market? What's next for Acura? Where's the #adx and how is the company doing?



2025 Acura RDX gains more distinctive look with new "frameless" Diamond Pentagon grille and aggressive grille mesh
Functionality of center console enhanced with increased storage and easier access to wireless smartphone charger
New wide-screen mode added for standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility
Acura today introduced its refreshed RDX performance SUV that takes the brand's popular 5-passenger SUV to an even higher level with sophisticated styling, updated cabin and enhanced technology. The 2025 Acura RDX gains a new "frameless" Diamond Pentagon grille and aggressive grille mesh for a more distinctive look. The cabin experience is improved with a redesigned center console with increased storage, larger cupholders and easier access to the wireless smartphone charger. Moreover, the standard 10.2-inch HD center display now includes a new wide-screen mode for its standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility.

The 2025 RDX will begin arriving at Acura dealers nationwide later this month.

"This is the most premium RDX we've ever made," said Mike Langel, assistant vice president, Acura National Sales. "Our Acura performance SUV lineup has never been stronger as we continue to deliver on our commitment to advancing Precision Crafted Performance throughout the Acura lineup."

The Acura RDX has been an incredible success, with nearly 800,000 sold since it first came to market in 2006, and this year, RDX is one of the fastest growing models in its segment with sales up over 25%.

Styling Enhancements
Distinctive and sporty, the enhanced exterior styling of the new Acura RDX reflects the latest Acura design direction with a "frameless" Diamond Pentagon grille and more aggressive grille mesh. The standard RDX is further distinguished with premium gloss-black exterior trim. All RDX trims receive sportier wheel designs, including new standard Berlina Black 19-inch wheels. In addition, the 2025 RDX with Advance Package receives additional refinements with exclusive body-color lower exterior trim and redesigned Berlina Black Machine-finished 19-inch wheels with a distinct multi-spoke design.

The RDX A-Spec and A-Spec with Advance Package are designed for buyers who desire a sportier appearance with a more aggressive blacked-out exterior treatment, new 20-inch wheels and A-Spec badges. For additional visual attitude, new Berlina Black machine-finished 20-inch wheels are exclusive to the RDX A-Spec with Advance Package. RDX A-Spec features a new 10-spoke wheel design with a distinct Shark Gray finish.

The 2025 RDX is available in three exciting new paint colors: all-new Solar Silver Metallic, and—new to RDX—Canyon River Blue Metallic and Urban Gray Pearl, which are also available on the extensively refreshed 2025 MDX.


00:00 - 2025 RDX refresh
00:48 - Exterior Updates
03:37 - Interior Updates
06:55 - Other new details
08:41 - Acura sales decline
11:49 - Next RDX?
13:53 - No hybrids? ADX?


Transmitting video over 20,000ft - HOLY $H!T

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Today we took DJI Transmission for a spin, it's a video transmission system designed for film and television shooting, and it works quite well.

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0:00 Intro
0:46 DJI Transmission Unboxing
3:50 Handheld
4:47 Game Testing
7:41 Mounting
10:00 Camera Testing
12:36 Range Test
20:00 3 Kilometers
23:48 6.9 Kilometers
25:36 Thanks DJI


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I Want To Smuggle CPUs - WAN Show December 9, 2022

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0:00 Chapters
1:18 Intro
1:43 Topic #1 - "Pregnant" woman caught smuggling CPUs
4:14 Why smuggle tech into China? discussing item distribution
7:32 Brazil's tech import tariffs, American imports & exports
12:06 Smuggling to exploit tech shortage?
13:07 Topic #2 - New Arc driver, Arc challenge update
13:26 Intel's e-mail, criticizing Intel's Arc Control & its notifications
18:19 Only drivers matter for first-gen, Arc PC giveaway...on Arc Control
20:26 Luke won't update his driver until Arc Control informs him of it
20:55 Intel Support Assistant, Luke on the extended Arc booting
23:50 Performance graph of DirectX9 & driver performance uplift
26:42 Discussing Vulkan & Proton running DirectX9
29:40 Explaining the misconstrued chemistry between Linus-Luke
32:41 LTTStore Linus plushies moved to the bonus bins
33:36 Merch Messages #1
33:38 Update on Linus's knee since the Dennis fight
38:38 What was Linus's & Luke's first luxury purchase?
46:53 Topic #3 - eufy port forwarding & notifications update
53:22 LTT's ZeroTier video idea
54:36 Sponsor - Vessi Footwear
55:40 Sponsor - Brilliant
57:06 Sponsor - Newegg
57:58 Topic #4 - Nintendo DMCA's DYKG's video on a 2004 Zelda pitch
59:21 Mentioning the source of the video's content, why did Nintendo do this?
1:01:00 Discussing NDA, hate tweet on DYKG, Activision-Blizzard
1:03:56 Nintendo "acknowledges" S&V bugs, "takes feedback seriously"
1:05:40 Linus considers not purchasing Nintendo products, mentions SMP
1:12:12 Where is the line drawn with these companies?
1:13:12 Merch Messages #2
1:13:25 Is the boost Optane provides worth daily driving it?
1:14:52 Ever felt pressure as a public person tackling politics?
1:16:00 If given the option, would Linus be in a movie?
1:24:23 Topic #5 - Markiplier's OF, proceedings to go to charities
1:26:14 How are nudes "tasteful"?
1:27:47 ChatGPT defines "tasteful nude photographs"
1:30:26 Merch Messages #3
1:30:42 Innovation, or lack thereof, in the VR industry
1:33:10 Thought on a station-less full body tracking for VR
1:36:58 Collecting community suggestions for labs product reviews?
1:37:56 Topic #6 - The Game Awards 2022
1:38:45 Valve was giving away Steam Decks, Elden Ring won GOTY
1:39:12 Kid mentioning Bill Clinton arrested, other previous stunts
1:40:05 Topic #7 - They're Just Movies podcast ended
1:43:15 Criticism online is personal Linus' & Luke's perspectives
1:47:14 Complimenting Luke, losing weight & building muscle
1:48:03 The name of the lab
1:48:32 Luke hosting videos once again, discussing OVH & Arc videos
1:50:48 Topic #8 - LTX2023 & Whale LAN page design & dates revealed
1:53:02 VIP packages, all-night Whale LAN, Luke's epic father & friend
1:55:28 PAX & LTX, possible quarterly LAN parties, special guests
1:59:43 Expo building, showcasing booths & games
2:06:04 Linus's potential investment on a NAS software start-up
2:11:01 Linus on DIY NAS mirrored storage issues, defining obtuse
2:17:18 Topic #9 - Apple scraps CSAM, encrypts iCloud
2:19:05 Topic #10 - Xbox games are now up to $70
2:21:00 Topic #11 - Adobe Stock to sell generated AI stock images
2:24:19 Merch Messages #4
2:24:26 What can the education system do against cheating with AI?
2:32:53 Topic #12 - Stack Overflow banned ChatGPT
2:36:23 Luke's thoughts on ChatGPT version 4
2:38:27 Invalidity of ChatGPT answers, defining why it was banned
2:40:28 Using large language models on game development
2:43:30 Luke's ideal sandwich, ranting about killing Quadro
2:45:26 Any notable tattoos around the company?
2:45:48 How long until Arc is competitive in the professional market?
2:46:37 Would LTT accept Nintendo as a sponsor for LTX?
2:46:58 Favorite pieces of tech to use in the kitchen
2:48:28 Outro


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