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The two-row Audi Q8 (and the SQ8 tested here) are not the biggest model in Audi's stable. That honor goes strangely to the lower-numbered, three-row Q7, which is longer, wider and has more cargo space. That said, it's one of the handsomest Audi sells. It's also one of the most technologically advanced, and expensive when options are added on. The Q8 competes with the lower-roofed versions of luxury SUVs like the BMW X6 (almost exactly the same size) and the Mercedes GLE Coupe. All can be optioned well into the six-figure range. What we tested: Newsweek test drove a 2024 Audi SQ8 in Rotor Grey for this review. The two-row SUV has a starting price of $96,600 with a $1,195 destination charge added on. With the Prestige Package and other options this 2024 Audi SQ8 had an as-tested price of $123,990. It's hard not to start with the engine here. The base Q8 features a six-cylinder engine making 335 horsepower but the SQ8 goes further with a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 delivering a nice round 500 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque. In practice that means the 2024 Audi SQ8 shoots off the starting block with quattro all-wheel drive pushing all four tires. It's enough to throw you and your passengers back in their seats from a stoplight. It also makes for easy passing maneuvers on the expressway when the SQ8's transmission will drop three gears and spring past any slower moving traffic. When in Comfort or Efficiency driving mode the stop/start system is aggressive, killing the engine at almost every stop. In a vehicle with a four-cylinder it's not intrusive but here it rumbles to a stop, which makes the brakes grip harder and throws the drivers head forward. The large, 12.3-inch touchscreen works with either a tap or a press. A light tap will engage whatever icon you need but most screens don't work with gloves. Most glove materials are non-conductive, meaning they can't carry the electrical charge needed to register a touch on a capacitive touchscreen. In the SQ8 the screen can also be physically pressed, and it comes with a satisfying click noting that a button has been hit. In the winter in the north it's always a pain to remove the gloves when using a touchscreen. In southern states it's certainly less of a problem. The 2024 Audi SQ8 is hard to complain about, even with a base price of $96,600. However, with the Prestige package, the S Sport package, the premium sound system and a few other options boxes it has an as-tested price of $123,990 including destination and handling. That is a ton of money for a two-row that can be outdone, utility-wise by a domestic SUV costing a third of the price. Mercedes engines used to sound like NASCAR motors at full tilt. They still sound great, but the smaller V8 is no match for the old German 6.3-liter. Here in the Audi, it's latest V8 sounds like an American hot rod when it's working hard, and when starting up on a cold morning. Luxury vehicle or not, the SQ8 has a flair for the dramatic, not just in looks and lights, but in sound.
Lucknow: KGMU on Monday introduced advanced Functional MRI (fMRI) services to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex brain conditions like tumours and trauma. These services were announced during the 38th Foundation Day celebrations of the radiodiagnosis department, which also featured a continuing medical education (CME) programme on advanced neuroimaging techniques . Head, radiodiagnosis department, Prof Anit Parihar shared that the fMRI services are currently being offered at Shatabdi Hospital Phase I for research purposes and are provided free of cost to patients who meet specific medical criteria. He described fMRI as a more advanced imaging technology than conventional MRI that helps map critical areas of the brain responsible for movement, sensation and speech. This mapping is particularly useful for pre-surgical planning and is expected to improve treatment for epilepsy, stroke, brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Prof Parihar said that fMRI can assist in evaluating psychiatric conditions such as depression and schizophrenia. Dr Mona Tiwari from the Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata, discussed basics of fMRI physics and its use in identifying neurological issues. She explained the role of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in detecting subtle brain injuries and managing autism. Dr Shriram Varadharajan from Chennai spoke about clinical applications of fMRI and DTI. KGMU VC Prof Soniya Nityanand, praised the department for its progress in medical technology. The celebrations concluded with awards ceremony. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
Jackson leads but Barkley closes gap in NFL Pro Bowl votingNASSAU, Bahamas — Scottie Scheffler brought a new putting grip to the Hero World Challenge and felt enough improvement to be satisfied with the result, a 5-under 67 that left him three shots behind Cameron Young on Thursday. Young was playing for the first time since the BMW Championship more than three months ago and found great success on and around the greens of Albany Golf Club, chipping beautifully and holing four birdie putts from 15 feet or longer for his 64. He led by two shots over Justin Thomas in his first competition since his daughter was born a few weeks ago. Thomas ran off four straight birdies late in his round and was a fraction of an inch away with a fifth. The big surprise was Scheffler, the No. 1 player in golf who looked as good as he has all year in compiling eight victories, including an Olympic gold medal. His iron play has no equal. His putting at times has kept him from winning more or winning bigger. He decided to try to a "saw" putting grip from about 20 feet or closer — the putter rests between his right thumb and his fingers, with his left index finger pointed down the shaft. "I'm always looking for ways to improve," Scheffler said. Scheffler last year began working with renowned putting instructor Phil Kenyon, and he says Kenyon mentioned the alternative putting grip back then. "But it was really our first time working together and it's something that's different than what I've done in the past," Scheffler said. "This year I had thought about it from time to time, and it was something that we had just said let's table that for the end of the season, take a look at it. "Figured this is a good week to try stuff." He opened with a wedge to 2 feet and he missed a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 third. But he holed a birdie from about the same distance at the next par 5, No. 6, and holed a sliding 6-footer on the ninth to save par. His longest putt was his last hole, from 12 feet for a closing birdie. "I really enjoyed the way it felt," he said. "I felt like I'm seeing some improvements in my stroke." Young, regarded as the best active player without a PGA Tour victory, is treating this holiday tournament as the start of a new season. He worked on getting stronger and got back to the basics in his powerful golf swing. And on this day, he was dialed in with his short game. He only struggled to save par twice and kept piling up birdies in his bogey-free round on an ideal day in the Bahamas. "The wind wasn't blowing much so it was relatively stress-free," Young said. Patrick Cantlay, along with Scheffler playing for the first time since the Presidents Cup, also was at 67 with Ludvig Aberg, Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala. Thomas also took this occasion to do a little experimenting against a 20-man field. He has using a 46-inch driver at home — a little more than an inch longer than his regular driver — in a bid to gain more speed. On a day with little wind, on a golf course with some room off the tee, he decided to put it in play. "Just with it being a little bit longer, I just kind of have to get the club out in front of me and get on top of it a little bit more," Thomas said. "I drove the hell out of it on the back, so that was nice to try something different and have it go a little bit better on the back." Thomas said the longer driver gives him 2 or 3 mph in ball speed and 10 extra yards in the air. "It's very specific for courses, but gave it a try," he said. Conditions were easy enough that only four players in field failed to break par, with Jason Day bringing up the rear with a 75. Get local news delivered to your inbox!