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The Mercedes-Benz S Class has been a benchmark for a full-size luxury sedan for nearly as long as it has been in existence. Embarking deep into all that the latest iteration of the S Class has to offer Mercedes realizes that many still want a V8-powered S Class despite the valid efforts of bringing us some enthusiastic electric vehicles like the new EQS and its AMG versions. Still, there’s time to deliver on the promises of the last hurrahs of gas-burning thrill machines even when they are pitted in the luxury realm of the S class – in comes the new Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance.

Set as the most powerful S Class ever, the S63 E Performance touts a total of up to 791 horsepower and an astonishing 1,055 lb-ft of torque by putting the best efforts of its 4.0-liter Biturbo V8 and a 140-kilowatt e-motor forward for up

Transmission fluid plays a vital role in keeping your car running efficiently. As the vehicle runs, the fluid lubricates the transmission box components to reduce wear and tear. On occasion however, your car can experience a transmission or gearbox oil leak, which requires immediate attention. 

This guide will show you how to find a transmission fluid leak and what action you need to take to fix it. If you require replacement fluid for your car, check out our range of automatic and manual transmission fluids to get your car running efficiently again. 

1 – Spot the leak 

To begin fixing a transmission fluid leak, you first need to locate it. This fluid will often be red in colour, but can also be dark brown if the fluid is old. The colour is different to help you tell the difference between transmission fluid and motor oil, which is typically amber-coloured. 

If

Real ID Quick Facts

• Department of Homeland Security extended the Real ID enforcement deadline to May 7, 2025.
• Real ID-compliant licenses or state identification cards are TSA-acceptable forms of identification at airport security checkpoints and secure federal buildings.
• Federal regulations aim to standardize the criteria used for issuing state driver’s licenses.
• Motorists can drive with non-compliant driver’s licenses until they expire.

You might recall hearing something several years ago about Real ID and needing to get a new driver’s license. Or maybe you heard the news recently, depending on where you live. Regardless, you’re likely to hear more about Real ID as its full enforcement date approaches or the deadline is moved — again.

Continue reading to learn about the federal Real ID initiative, what it means for drivers, how to get a Real ID in your state, and when you’ll need to use compliant identification.

What Is Real ID?

Toyota is continuing to develop its hydrogen-powered internal-combustion engine technology through the lens of motorsport, but has now revealed its most road-going concept yet.

The Toyota Corolla Cross H2 concept largely looks like a regular Corolla Cross SUV but has the powertrain of a race car.

The race car in question is the hydrogen-powered GR Corolla H2 that has been competing in the Super Taikyu endurance racing series in Japan since May 2021 by the Rookie Racing division of Toyota Gazoo Racing.

The powertrain was also used in a GR Yaris concept that competed in a special demonstration run during the ninth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Ypres, Belgium in August this year.

Although this Corolla Cross H2 concept uses the same fuel source as the Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the two are different.

The Mirai FCEV uses a chemical reaction in its fuel cells