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Didn't do any detailing to the engine bay as the detail was taking much longer than expected and I was running out of time. After compounding with M105, the entire car was finished with M80/W8007/Rotary followed by NXT 2.0/W9006/ROB and UQD. Turned the car around to take some sunlight pictures of the other side. The orange peel was still evident in this section as there was a limit to how much I could wetsand and correct around the stickers. But the lower panel turned out quite well. The section under the rear spoiler has a Porsche badge on the rubber portion and the words 'Porsche' stamped into the metal just below. The owner was kind enough to let me drive the car around the neighborhood for some final shots. When the owner came to collect the car he offered to give me a ride on a highway nearby. That's still some impressive power from a car built in 1982. He even let me drive it on the way back which made this detail all worth it. After all the time spent on the car, I was almost sorry to see it go. This was all that what was left behind on the garage floor. Many thanks for looking. As always, your comments and feedback are most welcome.
Jaguar's first all-electric car has been a sales smash, with demand far outstripping supply. And as is befitting of a premium electric SUV, it's a quiet place to spend time. Unlike with Tesla, there's just one electric drive system on offer, but it delivers the same amount of comfort and refinement and is arguably even more relaxing at higher speeds. Jag has paid real attention as to how the I-Pace rides and handles. The fringe benefit of this is that while the I-Pace is quiet, it's also relaxing, with a smooth ride leaving passengers unruffled, even on the car's biggest wheel options. And with the latest suite of electrical assistance systems on offer, the Jaguar is highly relaxing to drive as well. There's nothing like a full-size limo to offer the ultimate in quiet and comfortable luxury, and the Audi A8 is one of the best in the business. Often overlooked when compared to the all-conquering Mercedes S-Class, the A8 still delivers the kind of comfort and quietness that captains of industry demand. One addition to the A8 is a 48-volt mild hybrid system.
This allows you to come to a halt and pull away again in silence, as the electric system 'fills in' before the engine engages, and boosts low-speed refinement. As with the best limos, there are standard and long-wheelbase models, while Audi also offers a sporty S line version. This comes with bigger wheels, so isn't quite as comfortable as the standard model, and there's likely to be more road noise, too. Still, German limos are designed to storm along the autobahn, usually up to a regulated maximum of 155mph, and you can guarantee that the A8 has been created to deliver a hushed cabin experience even at three-figure speeds. UK's motorway network at 70mph will be a breeze for this Teutonic express. Here's proof that electric drive boosts refinement even in the most humble of models. You'll get around 150 miles out of a full charge, which should be decent for a week of short trips, and the e-Golf's quiet and refined nature will take the strain out of every one.