Monthly Archives: May 2019

2019 European performance sedan comparison - Rational versus emotional: Alfa Romeo Giulia Q v Audi RS5 Sportback v BMW M3 Pure v Mercedes-AMG C63 S

2019 European performance sedan comparison – Rational versus emotional: Alfa Romeo Giulia Q v Audi RS5 Sportback v BMW M3 Pure v Mercedes-AMG C63 S

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Versatile yet visceral. Audi’s RS5 Sportback coupe-sedan crossbreed is the latest model to promise well-heeled petrolhead parents and ambitious executives a rare vehicle purchase that’s both rational and emotional.

The fastback-style Sportback is a first for the RS5 range that has previously been coupe and convertible only.With its concoction of practical five-door, five-seater body style, sophisticated technology and potent twin-turbo V6 engine, it aims to be a family car, executive car and sports car all in one.
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https://www.caradvice.com.au/761550/2019-european-performance-sedan-comparison/

Google Pixel 3a Review: A question of compromise

Google Pixel 3a Review: A question of compromise

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When it comes to smartphones, it’s easy to get caught up on the “more is best” treadmill. More megapixels, more gigabytes and gigahertz, more camera sensors… and more money, of course. Then along comes the Google Pixel 3a and slams the emergency stop button.

Where a Pixel 3 will set you back $799, the Pixel 3a is just $399. Even taking into account widespread promotional pricing, this new Android still significantly undercuts its bigger sibling. Yet while “midrange” can all too often be shorthand for a phone that’s under-powered, under-equipped, and generally underwhelming, here Google has achieved something very different.
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https://www.slashgear.com/google-pixel-3a-review-a-question-of-compromise-31578709/

Sony KD-85ZG9 8K TV review : Sony's first foray into 8K is an absolute barnstormer

Sony KD-85ZG9 8K TV review : Sony’s first foray into 8K is an absolute barnstormer

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We’re in a real chicken and egg situation with 8K. Without more 8K TVs being sold, no one will be interested in streaming or broadcasting 8K content. And while there’s no 8K content to watch, few people can justify the extra outlay for an 8K TV.

And we are talking about a huge outlay. The Sony ZG9 is available in two sizes, the biggest of which (98in) will set you back £85,000. The smaller, 85in ZG9 is cheap by comparison, but at £14,000, it’s still £9000 more expensive than Sony’s top 4K LCD, the KD-85XG9505.
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https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-kd-85zg9-8k-tv

Another Xiaomi phone is getting the Android Q beta – here’s how to install

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro matches OnePlus 7 Pro and Galaxy S10 Plus in this key spec

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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro’s high-end configuration will equal the OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus in terms of the top amount of RAM.

The highest configuration of the Xiamo Redmi K20 will pack a whopping 12GB of RAM, just like the top-spec variants of the OnePlus 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (via GizmoChina). With this major specs bump, we hope to see smooth performance — but as our reviews show, RAM alone doesn’t always predict the best performing phone.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/xiaomi-redmi-k20-will-match-oneplus-7-pro-important-area-3820189

The monstrous, momentous PC hardware of Computex 2019

The monstrous, momentous PC hardware of Computex 2019

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From futuristic laptops to trailblazing new chips, this is the PC hardware that caught our eye at Computex 2019.

Where tomorrow’s computing gets real

CES is where the technology industry goes to dream. Computex, in Taipei , Taiwan, is where things get real ahead of the crucial back-to-school and holiday seasons.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3398944/the-monstrous-momentous-pc-hardware-of-computex-2019.html#slide1

Ferrari plotting sub-2sec hyper-EV

Ferrari plotting sub-2sec hyper-EV

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If you thought the prancing horse’s SF90 Stradale super-hybrid was quick, just wait for its F1-beater…

As the Ferrari fairy dust settles after this week’s launch of the spectacular new SF90 Stradale super-hybrid — the fastest car the Italian brand has ever built — it seems the company is already aiming at an even loftier goal.

How does a plug-in hypercar that can hit 100km/h in less than two seconds sound? A road-going Ferrari that can beat a Formula 1 car to the national highway speed limit?
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https://www.motoring.com.au/ferrari-plotting-sub-2sec-hyper-ev-118779/

Pixel 3a and Honor 20 Pro might have some serious competition from the Meizu 16Xs

Pixel 3a and Honor 20 Pro might have some serious competition from the Meizu 16Xs

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Meizu has just launched its latest ‘junior’ flagship, with some high-end specs that will turn the screws on mid-range competitors. Here’s the full lowdown.

The Chinese brand’s latest smartphone is priced at $245 (~£195), but if the specs are anything to go by, you’ll get a lot of bang for those bucks: the Meizu 16Xs packs a giant 4000mAh battery, a 6.2-inch Samsung AMOLED screen, and a 48-megapixel triple lens camera.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/meizu-16xs-launches-specs-stack-surprisingly-well-pixel-3a-3820135

Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D Lens to be Released Soon, Price $1,249

Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D Lens to be Released Soon, Price $1,249

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The Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D  lens is a super wide-angle zero-distortion lens designed for Fujifilm medium format cameras. The lens offers 13.5mm focal length in full frame equivalent and the field of view angle is 113°.

This allows Fuji medium format cameras to experience a wider picture without switching.The US price of the  Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D lens will stand at $1,249.
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https://www.dailycameranews.com/2019/05/laowa-17mm-f-4-gfx-zero-d-lens-to-be-released-soon-price-1249/

Zeblaze Thor 5 Review: First Smartwatch With Dual Processor

Zeblaze Thor 5 Review: First Smartwatch With Dual Processor

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Buying a good quality SmartWatch is equivalent to investing in a gadget that can reduce your workload on day to day basis. Well, keep that in mind the all-new Zeblaze Thor 5 Smartwatch has got everything likewise a typical smartphone. It works on Android 7.1.1 as the operating system and powered by the MediaTek Quad-core chipset.
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https://technosoups.com/zeblaze-thor-5-review/

Ford Focus Active wagon could join hatch

Ford Focus Active wagon could join hatch

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New Ford Focus joined by $30K crossover hatch; ST hot hatch and maybe Active wagon to come

Ford Australia has released an all-new crossover version of the new Ford Focus hatchback and it could be joined by a wagon version here if it proves popular.

The first Ford Focus Active hatch is available for $29,990 plus on-road costs – midway between the sporty Focus ST-Line hatch ($28,990) and wagon ($30,990), and $4000 more than the entry-level Ford Focus Trend hatch ($25,990) on which it’s based. The luxury-oriented Titanium hatch continues to top the Focus range at $34,490.
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https://www.motoring.com.au/ford-focus-active-wagon-could-join-hatch-118778/

Intel Core i9-9880H vs Core i7-8700 – laptop vs desktop – surprising results

Intel Core i9-9880H vs Core i7-8700 – laptop vs desktop – surprising results

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Laptop hardware technology has gone a long way recently. Last year we had the first mainstream six-core processor from Intel – the Core i7-8750H and this year they updated their game with the eight-core Core i9-9880H. However, have we reached a state where a laptop CPU is better than a desktop processor?
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https://laptopmedia.com/comparisons/intel-core-i9-9880h-vs-core-i7-8700-laptop-vs-desktop-surprising-results/

Galaxy Note 10: Quad cameras? 5G? New colours? Here’s what we know

Galaxy Note 10: Quad cameras? 5G? New colours? Here’s what we know

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10: News, rumours and all the latest leaks

We’ve been very impressed with the Samsung Galaxy S10 range, which launched earlier this year, and we’ve now started seeing loads of leaks about the next Samsung flagship: the Galaxy Note 10.

Read on for everything we think we know about the next entry in Samsung’s formidable big-screen phone range, including price rumours, camera leaks and its potential release date.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/samsung-note-10-release-date-price-news-leaks-3656131

E3 2019: All the latest news, announcements and more for the big gaming show

E3 2019: All the latest news, announcements and more for the big gaming show

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Things are changing across the gaming landscape, and that’s very obvious when you look at E3 2019. While major companies such as Google are taking on the streaming market with Stadia, Nintendo continues to dominate thanks to a robust catalogue of tremendous Switch titles. Sony and Microsoft are yet to unveil their own plans for the coming years, with PS4 Pro and Xbox One X continuing to occupy the console space with blockbuster exclusives and plentiful horsepower.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/e3-2019-news-announcements-games-3704446

Moto Z4 announced: How does it compare to the Moto Z3?

Moto Z4 announced: How does it compare to the Moto Z3?

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After Amazon accidentally shipped out the device before it was even announced, Motorola has acted quickly to make the Moto Z4 official.

Those hoping the Moto Z4 would be a return to the flagship space for Motorola might be slightly disappointed as this smartphone sits firmly in the mid-range competing against the Honor 20, OnePlus 7and Pixel 3a. That might not be an issue though, as it still seems like an interesting device for those who still believe in the Moto Mod future.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/moto-z4-how-does-it-compare-to-the-moto-z3-3820122

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H vs Intel Core i5-8250/8265U – AMD’s new technology is up to the challenge

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H vs Intel Core i5-8250/8265U – AMD’s new technology is up to the challenge

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Intel’s Core i5 ULV duo proved as a very efficient, yet powerful CPU. They are actually two of the most popular processors for an ultrabook, at some points being even a better choice than their Core i7 brothers. However, how do they fare against the latest from AMD – the Ryzen 5 3550H?
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https://laptopmedia.com/comparisons/amd-ryzen-5-3550h-vs-intel-core-i5-8250-8265u-amds-new-technology-is-up-to-the-challenge/

Cherry Mobile Flare Y7 LTE Review

Cherry Mobile Flare Y7 LTE Review

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Cherry Mobile released a new entry-level device called the Flare Y7 LTE this summer. It’s beautiful for a PHP 4,299 device, but does the beauty run skin deep? Here’s our full review.

Design and Construction

Cherry Mobile pulled all the stops in utilizing phone with elegant plastic and glass combination, making it a standout in the brand’s device portfolio. The use of glass on the back is a sight to behold, given that most phones in this price range have polycarbonate shells.
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https://www.yugatech.com/mobile/cherry-mobile-flare-y7-lte-review/#sthash.YpMLrx0p.dpbs#Sx6CMSSZFc6cVEGA.97

2020 KTM 300 XC TPI and KTM 250 XC TPI First Look: Two New Models (6 Fast Facts)

2020 KTM 300 XC TPI and KTM 250 XC TPI First Look: Two New Models (6 Fast Facts)

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We think fuel-injected two-strokes are fantastic, and we are thrilled to see the 2020 KTM 300 XC TPI and 250 XC TPI. They are doubling KTM’s off-road two-strokes that forego carburetion. In addition to the EFI (KTM calls it TPI—Transfer Port Injection) being added to the 300 XC and 250 XC, let’s examine other changes for 2020 to the two motorcycles.
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https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/30/2020-ktm-300-xc-tpi-and-ktm-250-xc-tpi-first-look-6-fast-facts/

Best over-ear headphones under $100

Best over-ear headphones under $100

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Save some cash without sacrificing too much

While true wireless earbuds are really taking off recently, it’s hard to beat a solid good pair of over-ear headphones. The problem is, all of the best ones with the newest features usually require some pretty deep pockets, but that isn’t the case with all of them. Keeping an upper limit of $100, we picked out some of the options that are most worth your hard-earned cash.
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https://www.soundguys.com/best-over-ear-headphones-under-100-23959/

First Sprint 5G Speed Tests: More Reliable Than Verizon

First Sprint 5G Speed Tests: More Reliable Than Verizon

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Editor’s note: Updated 6:15 p.m. ET on May 30 with more impressions from on-the-ground testing of Sprint’s 5G network.

DALLAS — Sprint is blanketing four metropolitan areas with 5G today (May 30), with five more cities coming online soon. So how fast is Sprint’s 5G?

I tested LG’s V50 ThinQ 5G, the first 5G smartphone on Sprint’s network, in Dallas to see if Sprint’s approach to 5G is faster or more reliable (or both) than Verizon’s millimeter-wave 5G network, which we’ve tested twice in Chicago in recent weeks.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/sprint-5g-speed-test,news-30208.html

Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM Review

Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM Review

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Introduction

The Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM is a new updated version of the classic f/4 L-series telephoto zoom lens for Canon’s full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras.

This weather-sealed lens features a constant aperture of f/4 throughout the range, built-in 5-stop image stabilisation system with three different modes, and minimum focus distance of 1m and maximum magnification of 0.27x.
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https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_ef_70_200mm_f4_l_is_ii_usm_review

2020 KTM 450 XC-F, 350 XC-F, and 250 XC-F First Look (5 Fast Facts)

2020 KTM 450 XC-F, 350 XC-F, and 250 XC-F First Look (5 Fast Facts)

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2020 KTM XC-F Lineup First Look: Suspension Changes Lead the Way

KTM did not do a significant makeover of the 2020 XC-F line. However, the 2020 KTM 450 XC-F, 350 XC-F and 250 XC-F all get suspension changes, front and back, this year. Additionally, the flagship 2020 KTM 450 XC-F gets a motor mod. We’ll go over what’s new in the 2020 KTM XC-F three-motorcycle line-up.
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https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/30/2020-ktm-450-xc-f-350-xc-f-and-250-xc-f-first-look-5-fast-facts/

Meet the World’s First 4K, 240FPS External Game Capture Card

Meet the World’s First 4K, 240FPS External Game Capture Card

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You never know what kind of cool stuff you’re going to see on the Computex 2019 floor. Case in point, AverMedia’s Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) external capture card. With an estimated launch price of $499 (availability still TBD), the company claims that this nascent piece of tech is the world’s first 4K HDR external game capture box.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/avermedia-live-gamer-bolt-pricing

You might want to skip the Note 10 and wait for the Galaxy S11 if this ‘leak’ is correct

You might want to skip the Note 10 and wait for the Galaxy S11 if this ‘leak’ is correct

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The latest Samsung leak reveals a revolutionary camera upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy S11 — and if it skips the Note 10 as rumoured, then you might want to too. 

Ice Universe, the Twitter tipster, claims that the new Samsung Galaxy S11 will boast a much-improved sensor. If true it’s one of Samsung’s biggest flagship camera upgrades for four years, and your pictures should have far more detail than before. But the sucker punch is that this all-new sensor won’t feature on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, expected to be released in October 2019.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/s11-camera-rumour-probably-worth-skipping-note-10-3810714

2020 Husqvarna FX 450, FX 350 and TX 300i First Look (5 Fast Facts)

2020 Husqvarna FX 450, FX 350 and TX 300i First Look (5 Fast Facts)

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Just like the FC lineup of motocross racers, the 2020 cross-country range of Husqvarna motorcycles – the FX 450, FX 350 and TX300i – get some updates. Husqvarna has yet to release prices or availability as of this writing.

Following is what’s new in the 2020 Husqvarna cross-country lineup.
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https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/04/30/2020-husqvarna-fx-450-fx-350-and-tx300i-first-look-5-fast-facts/

Avita’s Sleek New Laptop is One of the Best Surprises of Computex

Avita’s Sleek New Laptop is One of the Best Surprises of Computex

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I admit, my expectations were low walking into Avita’s booth at Computex 2019. The company’s first pair of laptops, the Clarus and Liber, felt derivative, which all but confirmed my fears that Avita would be just another brand selling MacBook lookalikes at a low price.

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However, after spending some hands-on time with the new Admiror, it feels like the Hong Kong-based company has turned a corner. Spelling error aside, the Admiror is a genuinely compelling laptop with a unique design that should appeal to students and creative professionals who want their tech stand out.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/avita-admiror-price-specs

Samsung Q900 smart TV review: This 8K TV will make you forget all about 4K

Samsung Q900 smart TV review: This 8K TV will make you forget all about 4K

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There’s very little 8K video content to be had, but this gem of a TV shows it off in spectacular fashion. The Q900 can also upscale lower-resolution content with aplomb.

Now that I’ve seen Samsung’s 8K UHD Q900—the company’s best TV to date—I’m truly regret that the industry didn’t just skip over the 4K generation (2160p) and jump straight from HD (1080p) to 8K (4320p). It’s not that the best 4K TVs look bad, it’s just that 8K gets darn close to the life-like detail that’s been the goal of high-definition TV from the start.
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https://www.techhive.com/article/3393240/samsung-q900-review.html

Triton 2 will coach you to become a better swimmer with AI

Triton 2 will coach you to become a better swimmer with AI

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Next gen device that lives on the head also gets hardware redesign

Canadian startup TritonWear is ready to upgrade the swimming wearable it launched back in 2015 in the form of the Triton 2.

Like the first version, the device is still worn underneath your swimming cap or clipped to your goggles analyses your stroke based on the movement of your head. It can monitor key swim metrics like push-offs, turns, breathing events, dolphin kicks underwater, breakouts and more.
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https://www.wareable.com/swimming/triton-2-swimming-wearable-price-features-release-date-7287

EE 5G Phones: 5G is live and here are all the phones you can buy

EE 5G Phones: 5G is live and here are all the phones you can buy

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EE’s 5G network now live in a selection of areas around the UK. Here’s all the information you need to know about which phones are available and how much they cost.

Vodafone might have been first to announce the start date for its 5G network, but EE has been the first to put its live and ready for people to use. EE’s 5G service is now live in 6 cities across the UK including London, Belfast, Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/which-phones-will-ee-be-selling-on-its-5g-network-3768849

2020 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V pair sports sedans with Super Cruise

2020 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V pair sports sedans with Super Cruise

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There’s good news today if you’re a fan of potent American luxury sedans, with Cadillac pulling the wraps off not one but two new V-Series cars: the 2020 CT4-V and 2020 CT5-V. Expanding the line of Caddy’s most sporting models, the pair promises up to 355 horsepower and high-tech features like Super Cruise.

Aesthetically, both cars share similar hallmarks. Dark exterior accents sit alongside the traditional V-Series mesh grilles. At the rear, there are quad exhaust tips and a unique rear spoiler. The CT5-V gets a special rear diffuser, too.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-cadillac-ct4-v-and-ct5-v-pair-sports-sedans-with-super-cruise-30578631/