The Bentley Bentayga will be next to adopt a coupe-SUV silhouette following the launch of fellow Volkswagen Group stablemate, the Audi Q8, according to a report by Auto Bild. The Crewe, England-based marque is set to introduce the sleeker-roofed Bentayga for 2019, which is shortly after the current Bentayga bodystyle gains a plug-in hybrid engine option. The Bentayga currently has a trio of engines on offer – the 6.0 litre biturbo W12 petrol with 608 PS and 900 Nm of torque, the 4.0 litre ‘triple-charged’ diesel with 435 PS and 900 Nm of torque, and a 4.0 litre biturbo V8 petrol with 550 PS and 770 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid version is tipped to pair a V6 petrol mill with electric drive, for a total system output of 460 hp and 830 Nm of torque, according to Auto Bild. More versions of the Bentayga SUV are surely on the way; A Speed version has been rumoured to be in development, bringing uprated engine outputs closer to those of fellow Volkswagen … [Read more...] about Bentley Bentayga Sport, PHEV due in 2019
Ohio State’s dual-threat QB history lures Dwan Mathis to flip from MSU
Perry A. Farrell Detroit Free Press Published 4:01 p.m. UTC Jun 25, 2018 Oak Park quarterback Dwan Mathis made the toughest decision of his life Sunday afternoon when he flipped his commitment from Michigan State to Ohio State. According to Terence Mathis, his father, Dwan gained permission from the Michigan State staff to visit OSU. The family was blown away by coach Urban Meyer and his staff, and the dual-threat quarterbacks the program has developed over the years: Terrelle Pryor, Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett. Dwan Mathis, a 3-star prospect, is the No. 251-ranked player in the class of 2019, according to the 247Sports composite. Terence Mathis said the entire family made the trip to Columbus on Friday and Dwan had a chance to spend a lot of time with Dwayne Haskins, another dual-threat quarterback slated to start this fall for the Buckeyes. Michigan fans saw Haskins last November, when he came in for an injured Barrett to lead the Buckeyes to victory. … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s dual-threat QB history lures Dwan Mathis to flip from MSU
Detroit Lions 2018 most important: Can No. 20 Teez Tabor be a starter?
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 4:01 p.m. UTC Jun 25, 2018 We’re taking a little different approach to our top 20 Detroit Lions list this year. Rather than simply rank players in reverse order of what I expect their contributions to be this fall, I’ve opened it up to everyone in the organization to make this a true top-20 list. Matthew Stafford, as the Lions’ quarterback and best player, is obviously key to whether the team will win on any given Sunday. But how does he compare to first-year coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn (whose heavy lifting is done in March and April) when it comes to the Lions' success or failure the rest of this season? Here, for 2018, is our list of the 20 Most Important Lions: No. 20: Teez Tabor Position: Cornerback. Age: 22. 2017 stats: 10 GP, 14 tackles. Contract status: Entering Year 2 of four-year rookie deal signed in 2017. Why he’s No. 20: It’s not quite clear yet who the Lions will start in … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 2018 most important: Can No. 20 Teez Tabor be a starter?
57 years later, Detroit Tigers signee will throw out first pitch
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 4:00 p.m. UTC Jun 25, 2018 If Louis Patler hadn’t hurt his right knee shortly after the Detroit Tigers signed him to a contract in 1961 out of Hollywood High School in Los Angeles, who knows what would have happened? Patler had a big arm and, at least for a couple of months, equally big dreams. But two weeks after graduation, Patler suffered a serious knee injury playing basketball and the Tigers quickly gave up on him. In the predraft era, the Tigers basically offered Patler a tryout contract they could easily rescind without compensation. Patler was disillusioned. He turned his back on baseball. He couldn’t bear to think of the sport and the opportunity of a lifetime he had missed. “I was so heartbroken,” Patler said, “I literally didn’t touch a hardball for at least 10 years.” Patler decided to turn toward his studies. He eventually made it to Detroit, earning a Ph.D. in sociology at Wayne … [Read more...] about 57 years later, Detroit Tigers signee will throw out first pitch
3 money tasks you shouldn’t tackle on your own
Liz Weston NerdWallet Published 4:02 p.m. UTC Jun 25, 2018 No one cares as much about your money as you do, but never asking for help can be dangerous — and expensive. In a previous column, I detailed the hazards of trying to do your own estate plan and how problems often aren’t apparent until it’s too late to fix them. The following financial tasks also are more complex than they may seem, and the consequences for ignorance can be severe. Hiring expert help may ultimately save you a bundle. When to retire People have to make a lot of decisions around the time they retire. Many of those choices are irreversible and can have a dramatic impact on future comfort. If you withdraw too much money from your 401(k) or IRAs, for example, you could run out of cash before you run out of life. Retiring in a bad market is particularly dangerous, since you’re siphoning money from a shrinking pool and the amount you spend won’t be able to benefit from the … [Read more...] about 3 money tasks you shouldn’t tackle on your own
East Kentwood 4-star DT Mazi Smith completes UM’s recruiting trifecta
The Detroit News Published 4:26 p.m. UTC Jun 25, 2018 Michigan's 2019 recruiting class received another boost as East Kentwood four-star defensive tackle Mazi Smith announced via Twitter on Sunday he plans to attend the school. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman, who is ranked the seventh best at his position by 247Sports Composite, picked Michigan over Ohio State, Michigan State, Alabama, Penn State, Notre Dame, and Georgia, among others. “I like Michigan’s tradition, the way they want their players to carry themselves,” Smith said in a May 2 interview with The Detroit News. “Of course, I like their new weight room, like their D-line coach (Greg) Mattison, too." The Wolverines recorded quite recruiting haul during the weekend, receiving verbal commitments from three-star TE Erick All and four-star RB Zach Charbonnet. UM's 2019 recruiting class has 14 commitments. … [Read more...] about East Kentwood 4-star DT Mazi Smith completes UM’s recruiting trifecta
One man found dead in crashed car on Detroit’s west side
Breana Noble The Detroit News Published 4:19 p.m. UTC Jun 25, 2018 A man was found shot to death and another was taken to a hospital with head pain after police found the pair in a crashed car on Detroit's west side Sunday. Police found two men in a crashed car at 10:03 p.m. Sunday in the 2500 block of West Philadelphia Street near New Bethel Baptist Church. A 39-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound, police said. A 24-year-old man in the car was complaining of head pain and was taken to a local hospital. His condition was unknown, although police said his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. … [Read more...] about One man found dead in crashed car on Detroit’s west side
Jaguar Land Rover trialling connected car tech
British automaker takes next step in autonomous vehicle development. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has released details of its connected vehicle testing, commencing new trials as part of the UK CITE Project.The British automotive group says it has deployed a fleet of connected cars – based on current models like the Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport – with an array of communication systems that can 'talk' to other vehicles and compatible infrastructure.JLR says its connected car trials are part of the £7.1 million ($12.68m) UK CITE Project, which is geared towards creating Britain's first fully connected infrastructure in the lead-up to autonomous vehicles.Some 40 miles (64km) of road will be fitted out with wireless technologies – including stretches of the M40, M42, A45 and A46 roads in the UK – for the implementation of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) systems."To realise the full benefit of self-driving cars, we need to … [Read more...] about Jaguar Land Rover trialling connected car tech
2018 Lexus LS500 Sports Luxury review
Lexus once again takes aim at the top end of town with its new LS500 flagship sedan, with a new platform, new engine, and incredibly detailed handcrafted interior that puts its German competitors on notice. Not since the first LS of the late 1980s has Lexus’s flagship sedan posed such a threat to its European rivals.That’s a big statement, sure, and the new 2018 Lexus LS500 can carry it. Much like the original LS400 that arrived in 1989, the 2018 LS range shows meticulous attention to detail with a broad view to conquering vital markets for the large limousine category.Of course, in the nearly 30 years since the LS debuted, much has changed from a global perspective, including Lexus’s laser-sharp focus on the US market that has lessened slightly, with China now seen as a vital market for cars like this.Meanwhile, Australia isn’t the natural hunting ground of grand prestige saloons designed to pamper rear-seat occupants. Of course, they sell here, albeit in … [Read more...] about 2018 Lexus LS500 Sports Luxury review
2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R in Malaysia
Launched in conjunction with the Boon Siew Honda Hari Raya media lunch and track day at Sepang International Circuit were the 2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R naked sports bikes. The duo are priced at RM74,999 for the Honda CB1000R and RM22,999 for the CB250R, with prices excluding road tax, insurance and registration. First shown to the public at the 2017 EICMA show in Milan, Italy, the CB1000R uses the same engine design as the CBR1000R superbike an inline four-cylinder 998 cc mill producing 143 hp at 7,500 rpm and 104 Nm of torque at 8,250 rpm. However, the engine is modified to withstand the rigours of road use with reinforced pistons, greater valve stroke with bigger valves, larger intake and redesigned combustion chamber to provide more mid-range torque. Geared for acceleration, the CB1000R’s ratios are 4% lower, mated to a six-speed gearbox that comes with a lighter assisted pull lever with slipper clutch. A model specific 4-2-1 exhaust is fitted, 4.5 kg lighter than most … [Read more...] about 2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R in Malaysia