Category: Lifestyle

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Zeekr, Geely’s premium EV brand, updated their 001 “Luxury Safari Coupe” for 2023, one year after its market launch in China. The big news is that the 2023 Zeekr 001 is available in a limited production variant offering an impressive range of 1,032 km (641 miles) between charges according to China’s CLTC cycle.

Starting with the technical specifications, the Zeekr 001 retains the electric powertrain of its predecessor producing 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) with a single electric motor or 536 hp (400 kW / 544 PS) with dual electric motors. The most powerful can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.8 seconds.

Read: Zeekr 009 Is An Electric Luxury Minivan With 536 HP And 511 Miles Of Range

The standard battery packs have the same capacity of 86 kWh or 100 kWh offering CLTC ranges between 546-741 km (339-460 miles). However, there is also the option of a new 140 kWh Kirin battery pack, which is responsible for the record-breaking range figure of 1,032 km (641 miles) in the RWD variant, even though its availability is limited to only 1,000 units. The owners of those models can brag they have the longest-range production model in the world.

Visually, the 4,970 mm (195.7 inches) long Zeekr 001 remains unchanged which is logical considering that it was originally introduced in April 2021. This means it still has the Lynk&Co-inspired face with split headlights integrating matrix LED technology, and the unconventional five-door bodystyle blurring the lines between shooting brakes and a crossovers. For 2023, Zeekr added a trio of new exterior shades, including the Yu Guang Orange, the Extreme Blue, and the Polar Night Black.

The interior is also carried over, including the large 14.7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment, the 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and the 5.7-inch touchscreen for the rear passengers. The front seats are heated and ventilated with a massaging function, while the Nappa leather upholstery is available in black, blue, gray, or brown shades. Electric doors are now standard equipment for all trims. Other features include tri-zone climate control, dynamic ambient lighting, a premium audio system by Yamaha, and the adaptive air suspension system.

The ADAS package has been upgraded with new and more sophisticated features including an active lane change system. Finally, the optional “Z Sport” package adds a set of lighter 22-inch forged alloy wheels, larger-diameter perforated brake discs with six-piston calipers by Brembo, 18-way electrically adjustable racing seats, and a heavy dose of gray Alcantara upholstery covering most of the interior.

The updated Zeekr 001 is already available to order in China with the first deliveries expected in the second quarter of 2023. Pricing ranges between ¥300,000-386,000 which translates to $43,487-55,953 at current exchange rates. A European launch is also scheduled for the near future.

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Everyone knows that great makeup starts with your skin. But with winter in full swing and dry, flaky, irritated skin to contend with, how is anyone supposed to slay in these conditions? Sure, there’s plenty we can do to switch up our skin care during the wintertime—from infusing nourishing ingredients into our regimens and swapping our regular moisturizer routine to ‘French girl slugging’—but it stands to reason that your makeup application should get an update, too.

While the heat and humidity of summertime calls for heavy duty putty primers and oil-absorbing powders, mastering your winter makeup prep is all about packing on hydration, according to Rachel Duncan, professional makeup artist and owner of luxury bridal makeup company Color Me Gorgeous.

“Beautiful makeup starts with hydrated skin, I can’t say it enough,” explains Duncan. “Get rid of all that dead/dry skin…It’s what causes cakey looking makeup nine out of 10 times.” In lieu of a dedicated makeup primer, opt for a smoothing, hydrating serum instead to prep skin for winter makeup. “You want to use skin care that balances the skin, replenishes, and protects that moisture barrier,” says Duncan. “Not only does it leave the skin looking juicy and plump, but it also is a foundational step for glowing, long-wearing makeup.” To help you serve looks all season long, we tapped pro makeup artists to share their favorite serums for winter makeup prep.

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According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, some Full Self-Driving Beta users are getting relief from a somewhat annoying feature this month. That feature is referred to as the steering wheel nag and soon, some FSD Beta users will have the option to turn it off. The change could spark hotter debate about autonomous driving features.

The nag is intended to ensure that drivers are keeping their hands on the steering wheel of a Tesla. The intent is that they’ll be ready to react in the event that they need to. As it sits, it’s far from a perfect system though. Some drivers report that getting the car to recognize their hand on the wheel can sometimes result in accidental disengagement of the car’s autonomous driving features.

A Twitter account under the name Whole Mars Catalog tweeted out to Musk a proposal. “Users with more than 10,000 miles on FSD Beta should be given the option to turn off the steering wheel nag.” Musk himself replied, “Agreed, update coming in Jan.”

More: Over 285,000 Beta Testers Have Bought Tesla’s Full Self-Driving

What exactly the final form of this software update will look like, we don’t know. Will mileage be the only qualifier? Will other features like Tesla Vision be utilized more heavily to ensure that the driver is paying attention and in a position to react if need be? Both could be the case. Nevertheless, traffic safety advocates and regulators are unlikely to love the idea of more FSD Beta users without their hands on the wheel.

Even in a perfect world where this feature is used properly, there are still a few concerns about its implementation. What happens when a Tesla owner who has surpassed the 10,000-mile mark trades in their car for another? Unless their personal FSD history can be moved over to their next vehicle, they’d lose that no-nag feature until they surpassed 10,000 miles again. As of this writing, Tesla doesn’t offer the ability to transfer it to a new vehicle.

In addition, there’s a concern that someone without those miles logged could buy a used Tesla and immediately have access to the feature. Tesla itself often removes paid-for features on the cars that it resells as used but it’s possible to buy from a third party or a private individual without losing FSD Beta access.

One thing we’re confident about though is that whenever this update drops, there will be a number of FSD Beta users with a fresh new incentive to use the software to get to whatever milestones they need to reach to gain access to the ‘no-nag’ steering wheel.

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The Ford GT has had a remarkable seven-year run, picking up wins in sports car racing and in the courtroom (mostly against John Cena). And now that its final iteration (the track-only GT MK IV) has been released, its legacy can be celebrated with a new, massive, Lego Technic set.

The Danish toy brand revealed that it will sell a 1,466-piece set starting in March that can be assembled into a 1:12 scale model of Ford’s V6-powered, mid-engine supercar. With a variety of moving parts and realistic details, Lego says that this set is the perfect way to get under the skin of the Ford GT.

As a result of the large number of bricks, the kit is intended for adults. For their effort, though, builders will be treated to a model that is 3.5-inches (9 cm) tall, 15-inches (39 cm) long, and seven-inches (18 cm) wide.

Read: 2023 Ford GT Mk IV Is A $1.7 Million Track-Only Swan Song With Over 800 Hp

The size and the large number of parts also mean that the Ford GT is recreated in remarkable detail. Along with front wheels that can be turned, the model also has independent suspension at all-four corners, a V6 engine whose pistons actually turn a crank, which is, in turn, connected to the rear wheels via a working differential.

In addition, the doors open, the rear wing is adjustable, and the hood opens to allow you to admire the model’s intricate details, and all of your hard work. The latest set in the Lego Technic automotive range, it joins the likes of the Ferrari 488 GTE, the BMW M 1000 RR, and McLaren’s Formula 1 racecar.

The Ford GT is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that is rated at 660 hp (492 kW/669 PS). For the unrestricted, limited edition Ford GT MK IV, the swan song for the model, the automaker is expected to pump the power all the way up to 800 hp (588 kW/811 PS).

That track-only model will cost buyers $1.7 million, so the Lego Ford GT may be a better toy for buyers on a budget. Going on sale on March 1, it will retail for $119.99.

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Sure, you shared your holiday wishlist with your loved ones to spare them the pressure of trying to buy you something you’ll actually like, but let’s be honest: There’s always an item or two that slips through the cracks anyway. Fortunately for us, several retailers are still offering great deals on some of the items we wanted most last month—which means now is a great time to finally fill your kitchen with the last few items you were eyeing to start your new year cooking routine off right.

Indeed, if you’re following along with Well+Good’s 2023 ReNew Year program, you already know that according to Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, owner of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition and author of Eating from Our Roots (which comes out January 24), one way to encourage yourself to make more home-cooked meals in the new year is by getting your kitchen ready with the appropriate tools you need to cook up a storm.

To that end, we spoke with David Lee, the co-founder and executive chef of PLANTA, an innovative plant-based restaurant located in Toronto, South Florida, New York City, and Bethesda, to learn which chef-approved cookware pieces are a must in his kitchen for making restaurant-worthy meals at home.

3 essential chef-approved cookware pieces every kitchen needs

An RD explains how to eat pasta every day, and we’re all ears:



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This is the IAT T-Mad and it is, for lack of a better description, China’s answer to the Tesla Cybertruck. While it has only been showcased as a concept, the wild electric truck is expected to reach the production line.

Presented for the first time at the Guangzhou Auto Show, the T-Mad is a gargantuan electric pickup truck with a keen focus on off-roading. It is 5,878 mm (231.4 inches) long, 2,198 mm (86.5 inches) wide, and 2,029 mm (79 inches) tall, complete with a massive 3,622 mm (142.9 inches) wheelbase.

This makes it almost exactly the same length as a Tesla Cybertruck but both wider and taller and with a slightly shorter wheelbase. However, given that Tesla has yet to release the production-spec Cybertruck, its exact dimensions are not yet known.

The exterior design of the T-Mad makes it look like something out of a sci-fi film. The front end is extremely unconventional and has full-width LED lights instead of traditional headlights. It also lacks a front grille and has a black plastic bumper that protrudes out and is fitted with two tow hooks. Like the Cybertruck, IAT’s creation is a four-door but it has rear suicide doors that open up to reveal a cabin that can be configured in many different ways.

Read: IAT Kalman Is A $1.9 Million Ford F-Series-Based SUV Out Of This World

One image shared by IAT shows that the cabin features a large lounge-like chair at the very rear of the cabin while three smaller seats are distributed in the cabin and can be swiveled around. The driver sits in the center.

Few technical details about the T-Mad are known but the production model is expected to have a range of around 497 miles (800 km) but this will be upgradeable to as much as 621 miles (1,000 km) with a larger battery pack.

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Good morning and welcome to our daily digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with…

10 Imports That Get Their 25-Year Green Cards In 2023

If you aren’t already too excited about the new year you should take a look at the classic cars that can be legally imported to the U.S. under the 25-year rule. We compiled a list of some of the most interesting examples, including the tiny first-gen smart ForTwo, the sporty Honda Accord Type R, both the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V and Subaru Impreza 22B, the glorious sounding Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6, and the quirky Fiat Multipla six-seater minivan which is often described as the ugliest but also surprisingly practical car of its time. Finally, our billionaire readers will appreciate the fact they can now import and daily drive a Mercedes CLK-GTR Strassenversion in the US – if they can find one of course.

New BMW 7-Series Tries On The Faces Of Its Predecessors

The 2023 BMW 7-Series created a lot of controversy with its front-end design, prompting us to include it in one of our face-swapping sessions. We chose the original E23 from the ’70s, the admittedly gorgeous E38 from the ’90s, and the polarising E65 from the ’00s as donor cars, merging their faces with the G70’s bodywork. If you were the CEO of the Bavarian automaker, which one would you send as a brief to the designers for the next update of the 7-Series?

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› Toyota Dealers Are Charging Up To $30k Over MSRP For GR Corolla

› For $115,000, Will An 8k Mile 1991 Acura NSX Brighten Up The New Year For You?

› The Legendary Ford Camarostang Has Been Crashed

› This 2000 Porsche Boxster Has Dissociative Identity Disorder

What Else Is Making The News

Two Helicopters Collide In Australia Leaving Four Dead And Three Seriously Injured

#BREAKING: At least four people have died after two helicopters collided near Sea World on the Gold Coast this afternoon.

More to come. @BonnellYasmin #9News

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— 9News Gold Coast (@9NewsGoldCoast) January 2, 2023

A very rare occasion of mid-air helicopter collision occurred in Gold Coast, Australia yesterday. As reported by BBC, four passengers in one of the helicopters died and three others are hospitalized in critical condition. The pilot of the other aircraft managed to make an emergency landing, with five out of the six passengers walking away with minor injuries. According to the Queensland Police, the accident happened while one helicopter was taking off and the other was landing.

High Demand For Tech Workers Following Mass Layoffs

Last year was not great for tech workers, as the industry faced unprecedented layoffs highlighted by Twitter under Elon Musk’s control. Thankfully the vast majority of the laid-off workers found a new job in the tech industry within a short period of time according to a new survey by ZipRecruiter shared with The Wall Street Journal. More specifically, 74% of them stayed in tech, 6% moved to retail or e-commerce, 5% to financial services, and 2% to healthcare. As reported by Gizmodo, 79% of the recently hired tech workers found their new job within three months of searching.

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Students from Nihon Automotive Technology School (NATS) in Japan are readying a unique Mazda RX-3 Cabriolet for the Tokyo Auto Salon kicking off on January 13.

Given that the Mazda RX-3 is quite a desirable car and was never actually sold as a convertible, the students haven’t taken an original and chopped off its roof. Instead, it is based around an ND-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata that has been stripped back to the shell and then fitted with new bodywork.

Fitted to the front of the Miata is a fiber-reinforced plastic fascia produced by EZO-ISM that just happens to be almost the perfect width for the car. Various other body panels, including the wheel arches, have been made by the NATS students themselves.

Read: Remember That Wicked Mazda MX-5 Speedster Render? It’s Entering Production!

Given that the car is being built for the Tokyo Auto Salon, it comes as no surprise that the students haven’t set out to build a Mazda RX-3 Convertible that looks like it could have rolled out of the Mazda factory in the 1970s. Instead, it has been equipped with a host of unique features, including flared fenders and a massive front splitter. It also rocks a large ducktail-style spoiler on the rear.

A handful of videos have been shared on YouTube showing the build process of the show car. One of these videos shows the students painting it in a bright shade of yellow with green accents.

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A highly desirable 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird is heading to auction on January 12 and is expected to sell for between $900,000 and $1.2 million.

Each and every Plymouth Hemi Superbird produced is special but this one is one of just six painted in Limelight Green and one of just two painted this color and still fitted with its original engine and drivetrain.

Read: Who Knew The 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Would Look So Good With A 911 Targa Style Roof

The engine takes the form of a Hemi V8 with dual 4-barrel carbs, an H-pipe Hemi exhaust, a factory hydraulic cam, and large, oval air clean. It pumps out 425 hp and is coupled to a Hemi four-speed transmission and a Dana 60 9.75-inch rear end. The Superbird’s A13 package also added power steering, power brakes, and disc brakes at the front.

The Mecum listing notes that the car has been resprayed in the original color of Limelight Green. The exterior also retains all of the original touches, including large Plymouth fender decals, hood pins, Road Runner icons, and the famous rear wing. It also sits on the original wheels that are wrapped in Goodyear F60-15 Polyglas GT tires and it has been driven 31,300 miles (50,372 km) since new.

Collectors will be pleased to know that the Superbird retains its original fender tag, window sticker, broadcast sheet, Dave Wise Report, and Chrysler Registry fender tag. Images of the interior show that just like the exterior, it has been well-maintained and shows very few signs of wear.

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As a skin-care lover, I’m ashamed to admit how often I’d poke, prod, squeeze, and simply examine my pores. Blackheads have been my enemy ever since hormones kicked in. (As if middle school wasn’t bad enough.) Even with a regimented face washing routine, decades later I still wasn’t able to nix the bumps on my forehead and the little black spots on my nose.

Then recently, like angels singing down from the heavens, a new skin-care tool came into my life and changed everything. Or, at least changed my pores.

Meet my new obsession: BeautyBio’s GLOfacial Hydration Facial Pore Cleansing Tool ($199), which I affectionately call my pore vacuum. With a simple swipe of this tool over your entire face, you can gently suction out all the dirt, excess oil, and old makeup that’s been living in your pores. It simultaneously unclogs pores and exfoliates dead skin cells while infusing your skin with a clarifying serum, leaving you with hydrated, smooth skin and a glow like you just walked out of a facial. In fact, it’s not unlike an at-home hydrafacial—one that you can give yourself several times a week.

If you’re wondering if pore vacuums are dermatologist-approved, in general they get the thumbs up. Board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD gives tools like the GLOfacial the go-ahead for surface-level suction, but recommends leaving the serious skin work to professionals. “Pore vacuums offer mild suction to help remove blackheads from the skin,” Dr. Zeichner explains. “They may be effective in clearing mild blockages, but may not be enough if you have large or deep-rooted blackheads.”

The first time I revved up my GLOfacial, I had high—but tentative—hopes. I wasn’t expecting a miracle for my pesky blackhead situation, but I was hoping for one, especially since I’m meticulous about my skin-care routine. So meticulous that it doesn’t matter how many martinis I drink, or if I fall asleep on the couch watching yet another sea life documentary, or how much I really don’t feel like it: I never (ever, ever) skip washing my face before crawling into bed. I also rarely wear makeup and am serious about exfoliating.

Let me tell you. After my face’s maiden voyage with the GLOfacial, I was shocked to see the chamber of cloudy, dirty water with all kinds of floaties.

That was in my face?

I immediately had to do it again. And again the next day. Now I’m on a regular rotation of sucking all the gunk out of my pores a few times a week. It’s wild—wild!—what still comes out, even with regular use.

Here’s how the GLOfacial works. First you have to patiently wait while it charges. (Tough, I know.) Then, cleanse your skin, leaving your face damp. Add the included clarifying salicylic and plumping hyaluronic acid to the fill line of the left chamber and top it off with water. (You can also skip the serum and just use water.) Then turn it on, choosing between one of three suction modes.

Holding your skin taut, move the tool slowly but steady. Keep the tool upright, too—it’ll beep at you if it’s being held at the wrong angle. Once the left chamber is empty, admire all the gunk that you sucked out of your face and then clean both chambers with the included cleansing brush. Clean the tips with soap and warm water too. Follow a vacuuming session with a gentle skin-care routine, and for the best results, use the GLOfacial three times a week.

Goodbye blackheads, see you never. Now excuse me while I go suck the gunk out of my skin again.

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