Porsche Taycan Turbo S v Polestar 1 v Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4dr | Autocar

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What kind of fast grand touring cars will the future of the automobile bring us – and what will they be like?
The 751bhp Porsche Taycan Turbo S, priced at £139,000 ($187,470 in the US) which has a top speed of 162mph and can get from 0-62mph in just 2.8 seconds, gives us a taste of all-electric answers to that question.
Meanwhile the 592bhp Polestar 1 (top speed 155mph, 0-60mph in 4.2sec) suggests a plug-in hybrid take, priced at £135,500 (or $165,500 if you’re in the USA).
Is either better than a V8-engined Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4dr for a long blast across continent? This 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged internally-combusted car can go from 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in 3.8sec and has a mega top speed of some 193mph – because, y’know, engines.
Matt Saunders and Ricky Lane headed to the idyllic roads of the Cote d’Azur to find out what the future looks like.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

How The World’s Most Expensive Spice Is Harvested

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In this episode of Local Obsessions, Hashim Aslami, a successful saffron producer and Afghanistan’s top advisor in the saffron sector, talks about the world’s most expensive spice, known as “red gold.” Hashin explains how saffron has impacted Afghanistan’s economy. Saffron, prized for its bright color and savory flavor, is produced entirely by hand and extremely labor intensive and is often used in dishes such as bouillabaisse, paella, tahchin, and risotto milanese among many others. Now, Afghanistan is the third-largest saffron producing country in the world. ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!