In April, 2023, Yamaha introduced the NEO’s electric scooter for the European market. This scooter was designed to provide convenient urban mobility and was classified as an electric moped. Unlike motorcycles, the NEO’s did not require a motorcycle license but could be ridden with a standard car or B license.
Initially, there were plans to launch the Yamaha NEO’s in India, which has the largest motorcycle market in Asia and is known for its innovation in electric mobility. However, the Indian government recently reduced subsidies for electric vehicles, causing prices to increase for end users. This made the NEO’s too expensive to be competitive in the Indian market, leading Yamaha to reconsider its launch plans.
Eishin Chihana, chairman of Yamaha India, explained that Indian consumers have different needs and preferences when it comes to electric vehicles. While economic value is a major motivation for purchasing electric vehicles in India due to high fuel prices, Yamaha customers also value style, performance, and aspiration. As a result, Yamaha decided to develop a new platform specifically tailored for the Indian market that would offer an exciting, stylish, and sporty scooter.
By localizing production and optimizing the model’s performance, Yamaha aims to reduce costs and better meet the needs of the Indian market. The development of this new platform has been underway for some time, and the company expects the model to be unveiled within the next two to three years.
Yamaha faces tough competition in India’s electric scooter market, which includes impressive offerings such as the Ola Electric S1 and Ather 450 X. These scooters offer excellent range, performance, and features at an affordable price, making them popular among commuters and enthusiasts.
The Italian Air Force will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, and the newly established Massimo Tamburini brand has introduced its first motorcycle to commemorate this occasion. While Massimo Tamburini himself passed away in 2014, his son, Andrea, is now designing motorcycles and related accessories to continue his father’s moto design legacy.
The Massimo Tamburini F43 Centenario is a highly limited edition bike, with only one unit being produced to honor the Italian Air Force. This bike is based on the MV Agusta F4, and although complete specifications are not yet available, it is known that carbon fiber plays a significant role in its construction.
The Moto Club Massimo Tamburini will auction off this singular F43 Centenario to support a worthy cause, the Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC). If you wish to learn more about AIRC or support them, we will include a link to their website in our sources.
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This release comes just six months after the unveiling of the Tamburini Corse F43 Tributo in December 2022. At the time of the announcement, five different variants were planned, with Tamburini Corse producing only five of each variant for the public.
One notable difference with the F43 Centenario, aside from its exclusive production of only one unit, is the matching helmet that can be seen in the photos. Designed by Andrea Tamburini, the hand-painted Arai RX-7V Evo perfectly complements the F43 Centenario.
While Tamburini Corse has not yet updated its website with information about this bike, they have been consistently sharing photos from the official unveiling in mid-June 2023 on their active social media accounts. For more details about this bike and its upcoming auction, you can contact Tamburini Corse at info@tamburinicorse.com. The limited-edition Arai RX-7V Evo helmet, which is sold separately, is also available for purchase through Tamburini Corse. For any inquiries, you can use the provided email address to get in touch.
If you’re a fan of bright colors on motorcycles, you’ll be excited to hear about Ural’s latest Special Project color package for the Gear Up. The 2023 Gear Up Standard 2WD initially came in a standard color called International Klein Blue. To make it more eye-catching, Ural took inspiration from nature once again and created the Green Tanager accent package. This package includes lime green accent pieces such as a headlight bezel, luggage rack, skid plate, lime green badges, and lime green tanager drawing decals. The result is a vibrant and summery look.
The name “Green Tanager” comes from two birds, the glistening green tanager and the green-headed tanager, both of which have similar color schemes. The glistening green tanager has lime green feathers across its body, while the green-headed tanager features a green head transitioning into bright blue feathers on its wings, with pops of neon yellow, black, and acid green under the wings and toward the rear.
If you love this color combination and own a Gear Up or plan to buy one, you can purchase the Green Tanager accent package from your local Ural dealer. You have the option to have it installed by the dealer or install it yourself. The package itself costs $2,250. Adding black powder paint to the powertrain will cost an additional $1,000. A brand new 2023 Ural Gear Up Standard 2WD in International Klein Blue has an MSRP of $21,999.
Wayne Rainey, a living MotoGP legend, made a surprise appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2022. Alongside racing legends Kenny Roberts, Kevin Schwantz, and Mick Doohan, Rainey rode his 1992 championship-winning Yamaha YZR500 at the event. This was a special moment not only for the racing fans but also for Rainey himself. He never expected to ride his championship-winning bike again. Thanks to Yamaha’s three-year project, his dream became a reality.
In this video, Rainey talks about the experience and the technical details that made this ride possible. Due to his paraplegia, Rainey can only feel the handlebars when he’s on the bike. To ride again, he needed hand-operated button controls to shift gears. Yamaha made modifications so that operating the clutch lever allows him to shift. It took some getting used to, but Rainey was thrilled to get back on the bike.
Other considerations included mountain bike-style pedal clips to secure his boots on the pegs and a special tank pad that provided support and improved his connection to the bike. These modifications ensured that Rainey’s legs stayed in the right position and gave him more control over the bike’s movements.
Although Rainey was used to having a dedicated pit crew and technical staff in professional racing, his appearance at Goodwood was not drastically different. The crew positioned the bike, and once Rainey was ready, he would signal to the person holding the bike, and they would step aside as he rode away.
“ITALY. THE LAND OF COLOURS.FIAT. THE BRAND OF COLOURS”.Today marks a breakthrough for FIAT as it stops producing grey cars and ushers in a brand-new, colourful world.
FIAT is the first automotive maker to make this revolutionary decision, starting with the new Fiat 600e.
From now on, the colours in the present and future FIAT lineup are inspired by the Italian Sea, Sun, Earth, and Sky.
Grey is the most popular colour for new cars in the UK.
Mobility is about to become more colourful and cheerful than ever: FIAT is embracing a real challenge, as shown in the dedicated video available here.
Starting today, FIAT will no longer produce grey cars. This decision was made to emphasize the importance of colours in life, embody the Italian way of living, and reaffirm the brand’s new Dolce Vita value.
Italy is closely associated with vibrant colours such as the Sea of Italy, the Sun of Italy, the Earth of Italy, and the Sky of Italy; landscapes that provide FIAT with ample inspiration for its cars. This strategy has been implemented to give FIAT cars a distinctive feature in the automotive market, as 2023 is a year of significant change for the brand.
“We broke the rules: we decided to stop the production of grey FIAT cars. This is a challenging and disruptive move aimed at further reinforcing FIAT’s leadership as the brand of joy, colours, and optimism. Italy is the country of colours and, starting today, FIAT’s cars will be too” declared Olivier Francois, FIAT Chief Executive Officer and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Stellantis. “This choice further communicates the New Dolce Vita values and the Italian DNA embodied by the brand. FIAT wants to inspire people to live with optimism and positivity, and this will also be one of the missions of the new Fiat 600e, the electric car for families and friends, which will be presented on July 4th.”
In the new dedicated video, viewers can discover FIAT’s brand-new colourful world as the brand’s CEO, Olivier Francois, aboard the new Fiat 600e, takes a deep dive into colour under the claim “ITALY. THE LAND OF COLOURS. FIAT. THE BRAND OF COLOURS.”
The current FIAT range – New 500, 500 Hybrid, 500X, Panda, and Tipo – is available in different shades of colours, including Gelato white, Sicilia orange, Paprika orange, Passione red, Blu Dipinto di Blu, Italia blue, Venezia blue, Rugiada green, Foresta green, Rose gold, and Cinema black. All of these colours have evocative names that remind us of Italy’s beautiful landscapes and the Dolce Vita mood.
Grey is the most popular colour for new cars in the UK, according to official registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), representing more than one in four new cars sold in the UK in 2022.
Auto enthusiasts around the world love sports cars due to the fact that they are fun and engaging to drive. They are designed for speed and agility and put a smile on the face of anyone who drives them. Sports cars are much more than just a mode of transportation. You don’t drive one just to reach from one point to the destination. It is more about the journey itself. They create a special bond between the driver and the car since they are designed to give the maximum driving pleasure possible.
But European sports cars are quite unique compared to the sports cars from other parts of the world. They have won the hearts of many car enthusiasts, as the driving experience of European sports cars is far more engaging. European manufacturers craft their sports cars with passion, which results in a glorious artistry of performance, style, and engineering excellence. From sleek designs, and enhanced performance to rich heritage and refined interiors, here are the most notable things that you should know about European sports cars.
One of the first things that you should know about European sports cars is that they have exquisite styling mostly done by experienced designers in the automotive industry, resulting in sports cars that look like art. The exterior styling of most European sports cars includes smooth lines and timeless style.
The same goes for the interior components like the seats, steering wheel, dashboard, and so on.
Hence, these cars are visually appealing and include some of the most beautiful sports cars in the world. In fact, the British-made 1961 Jaguar E-type is considered the most beautiful car ever made, according to leading automotive designers. Even their new modern sports car, the F-type, is a very stunning car to look at.
9They Have Rich Heritage
Aston Martin
Front 3/4 of Aston Martin Vantage parked along a shore
European automakers have a rich history of making luxurious, high-performance cars with automotive excellence. So depending on the brand, this legacy is carried out with every generation of sports cars that they produce. The British car manufacturer, Aston Martin, builds sports cars with luxury, utmost performance, and elegance. Porsche is a German car manufacturer renowned for their iconic 911 which is a high-performance sports car focused solely on the pursuit of driving pleasure.
Similarly, another British manufacturer, Lotus, is famous for its light and agile sports cars with marvelous handling capabilities and balanced weight distribution. On top of that, most European manufacturers started building sports cars by focusing on the perfect blend of style, performance, and passion. And to this day, they have maintained this heritage to build exciting new modern sports cars that stand out quite well from the American and Japanese sports car manufacturers.
8Powerful Engine
Porsche
Engine of Porsche 911 in top view
European sports cars are also known for their powerful engines, which may vary from turbocharged four-cylinder engines to V-8 and even a few evocative V-12 engines. No matter the engine configuration, European manufacturers are always successful in extracting the best performance figures possible for their sports cars. They extensively use turbochargers to achieve these amazing performance numbers. As a result, even a low-displacement twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine has a similar power output compared to something like a naturally aspirated American V-8 sports car.
For example, the twin-turbocharged flat-six engine of the German-made 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo can produce up to 473 horsepower whereas, the naturally aspirated V-8 of an American sports car, the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, produces 495 horsepower. Even though the Corvette produces more power with a difference of 22 horsepower, the power output of the 911 is still impressive considering the fact that it has a smaller engine with lesser cylinders.
Front 3/4 of Alfa Romeo 4C driving fast through a twist mountain road
Even though there are many open highways and motorways built in Europe like the infamous Autobahn in Germany, they still have a lot of fun roads up in the Alps. These twisty roads are highly preferred by enthusiasts to drive their sports cars. The European manufacturers also focus on providing the driver with the best handling possible to tackle the fun back roads filled with corners.
So they generally use lightweight body components, high-performance tires, a well-balanced weight distribution, and upgraded suspension on their sports cars. As a matter of fact, many European manufacturers like Porsche, Lotus, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, and BMW are renowned for their creation of great sports cars with superb handling.
6Advanced Engineering
BMW
Static shot of the 2017 BMW i8 Coupe with sunset in the background
The engineers in the European automobile industry are some of the best in the world and come up with the most innovative technologies. So it’s no surprise that European sports cars are also equipped with advanced engineering. These technologies include anything from high-tech braking systems and aerodynamics to numerous ECU or driving modes and safety features.
If you look at the BMW i8, it is still one of the most technologically advanced sports cars due to its sophisticated hybrid technology. Thanks to this, it has also been successful to be included in Top Gear’s list of the greatest sports cars ever made.
5Excellent Build Quality
Audi
Interior of Audi TT with fantastic build quality
European sports car manufacturers pay special attention to detail on the overall build quality of the car. These vehicles go through extensive weather testing on roads as well as tracks to ensure their performance and handling capabilities in these conditions.
Since European automobile manufacturers focus on producing luxurious and stylish sports cars, the cars’ finish of both the interior and the exterior components also has excellent build quality. They use high-quality materials on the interiors, which include various types of leather and synthetic microfiber for the refined finish. Similarly, the exterior panel gaps are also designed and built to the tightest of tolerances.
Whether it’s a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a mighty V-8, European sports cars typically have an exhilarating exhaust note. They have a distinctive sound depending on the engine configurations and brand, which increases the emotional bond between the car and the driver.
Front 3/4 of 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T with skyscrapers in the background
Considering all the above-mentioned characteristics of European sports cars, it’s expected that the they have a higher price tag compared to the Japanese and American sports cars. They are typically more luxurious, use more high-quality components, and have more impressive performance numbers than their Japanese or American rivals.
If you look at the 2023 Porsche 911 and the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette once again, they start at base prices of $107,550 and $65,895 respectively. If you analyze it closely, you are paying almost $42,000 more for a car that makes lesser power and has a smaller engine. But in reality, you are paying the extra amount for the prestige heritage of the European car brand, a more luxurious interior, a more efficient engine for performance, better handling, and better build quality.
2Track Ready
Porsche
Front 3/4 view of the track ready 718 Cayman GT4 RS going fast in a racetrack
The exceptional handling and powerful engines of European sports cars are also well-suited for the track. Their handling and performance capabilities are so good that they can be felt right at home on a racetrack even if they are not equipped with any aftermarket modifications. Since European car manufacturers also have a rich history in motorsports, they implement a few developments from their racing experience on their modern sports cars too.
So they often come with carbon ceramic brakes, advanced aerodynamic components, and track-tuned suspensions to enhance your driving skills on the track. The sports car manufacturers even launch track-focused special edition models with upgraded components of their base sports car to make it even more ready for a racetrack. These upgrades also help in increasing the sales of the sports car models.
Front 3/4 of Lotus Elise 240 Sport Final Edition driving through a twisty country road
You get an extraordinary driving experience when you drive a European sports car. The combination of a beautiful design, powerful engine, luxurious interior, excellent handling, and thrilling exhaust sound results is an unparalleled driving experience. Sports cars are supposed to be fast and fun to drive, but European sports cars take them to a higher level as all their features make you feel really special when you drive them.
They are specifically designed for enthusiasts who love driving fast and agile sports cars with advanced engineering. This is why, the European sports cars have a huge fan base of enthusiasts who appreciate the engineering excellence and the heritage of these brands and consider these sports cars as fine pieces of art.
Yamaha Racing Snowshoe: Motorcycle Race Report Kelley Returns to The Top in West Virginia
The Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, (GNCC Racing) concluded its ninth round of racing, Yamaha Racing Snowshoe, on Sunday, June 25, atop Cheat Mountain in Snowshoe, West Virginia. Some sunshine made an appearance after rainy conditions were presented to the area throughout the week, it was clear that the tradition of the old Blackwater 100, known as “America’s Toughest Race,” was still alive.
As row one took off, the Snowshoe GNCC event pays tribute to the Blackwater heritage as the race starts “in town” with riders lined up in groups of five or seven on the main road. They start live-engine ever 10 seconds, and are time adjusted based off of what row they begin on. The early lead would go to AmPro Yamaha’s Ricky Russell as they came through on lap one.
Ben Kelley (FMF/KTM Factory Racing) earned his second win of the season at round nine in West Virginia. Photo:Mack Faint
However, as they came through on lap two it would be Rocky Mountain/Tely Energy/KTM’s Steward Baylor leading the way. Not far behind them FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Ben Kelley was making the necessary moves towards the front of the pack, and he would move into the lead position by the time they came around to the finish line on lap three. Kelley would continue to hold the lead and push forward for the next two laps. When the checkered flag came out, Kelley would come through with over a minute lead to earn his second win of the season.
Magna1 Motorsports/Husqvarna’s Jordan Ashburn would have a consistent race at Snowshoe as he held the number two position for the majority of the race. Ashburn would battle for the lead but would be unable to make a pass stick. He would hold onto second overall at round nine. FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Jonathan Girroir would also have a good race as he continued to battle in the third overall position for the duration of the race. Girroir would come through to round out the podium before summer break.
After briefly holding the lead, Baylor would have to make a long pit stop to have a rear tire changed. He could get back out on the track and continue to charge, making his way up to fourth overall for the day. Baylor Jr. now sits tied in the points standings for the National Championship. Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green’s Grant Baylor would round out the top five overall finishers on the day as he worked his way up from seventh.
Jordan Ashburn (Magna1 Motorsports/Husqvarna) battled throughout the race to finish second overall at Snowshoe. Photo: Ken Hill
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong, who is now tied with Baylor in the points standings for first, did not have the race he hoped for at Snowshoe as he came through sixth in XC1 and 11th overall on the day. His teammate, Trevor Bollinger would come through in seventh with a 15th overall finishing position.
Battling back after running outside the top 10 for the majority of the day was Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green’s Josh Strang. As he came through to the finish, he would cross the line eighth in the XC1 Open Pro class. GASGAS/FXR Moto/Scott Goggle’s Layne Michael would come through behind Strang to earn ninth in the class, while Enduro Engineering/GASGAS’ Joshua Toth made an appearance at the GNCC event to round out the top 10 in XC1. Unfortunately for Russell he would only be able to complete three laps before having to retire from the race.
Johnny Girroir continues his rise up the ‘fast guy’ food chain with a strong third at the tough Snowshoe GNCC. Photo Mack Faint
AmPro Yamaha’s Liam Draper earned his second-straight XC2 250 Pro class win of the season atop Snowshoe Mountain Resort. However, Draper would battle throughout the day with Phoenix Racing Honda’s Ruy Barbosa as they swapped the lead position for a brief period. Draper would soon regain the lead and come through to earn the win, while Barbosa would hold onto second in the class when the checkered flag flew. FMF/RPM KTM Racing’s Angus Riordan would find himself in podium contention once again after working his way up from a seventh place start to the day. Riordan would make the pass for third on the last lap and hold onto until he reached the checkered flag.
Liam Draper (AmPro Yamaha) earned his second XC2 250 Pro class win at the Yamaha Racing Snowshoe GNCC. Photo: Mack Faint
In the FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am class it was Bonecutter Off-Road/Steel City Mens Clinic/XC Gear’s Thorn Devlin returning to the GNCC races and earning the class win after leading all five laps of the race. Carolina XC/Moose Racing/KTM’s Zack Hayes would work his way up to second in the class after a fourth place start to the day. Osburn Off-Road/JDP Suspension/Bell Helmet’s Jayce Knopp would steadily work his way up through the pack and round out the FMF XC3 podium with a third place finish on the day.
Thorn Devlin earned the FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am class win. Photo: Ken Hill
Earning the Snowshoe GNCC Top Amateur Honors was Nicholas Defeo of the 4-Stroke A Lites class as he earned the class win and came through 14th overall on the day. Cooper Jones would come through to earn second Top Amateur as he earned the 250 A class win and finished 18th overall. Michael Delosa finished second in the 250 A class and 22nd overall, earning himself the final spot atop the Top Amateur podium.
Rachael Archer (AmPro Yamaha) earned another WXC and overall morning win at Snowshoe. Photo: Ken Hill
As the morning race got underway and the WXC racers took off it was AmPro Yamaha’s Rachael Archer getting out front early in the race. Archer would continue to push and place a gap out front as the race wore on. As the checkered flag flew Archer would come through to earn her sixth win of the season.
GASGAS/Over and Out/RG Factory Racing’s Rachel Gutish would hold onto second for the duration of the race, even after a slight mechanical issue would set her back from making a push to battle for the lead. Raines Riding University/Yamaha Racing’s Prestin Raines would swap the third place position multiple times with Trail Jesters KTM Racing’s Korie Steede. However, Raines would hold on to earn her second podium of the season with a third in the WXC class.
Gary Fridley of the Super Senior A class would come through to earn second overall in the race behind Archer, and Tucker Kenreigh would earn third overall and first in the 150 B Schoolboy (12-17) class.
Ryan Amancio earned the Bike Youth overall win in the muddy conditions. Photo: Ken Hill
In the Youth Race it was Ryan Amancio coming away with the overall win at Snowshoe, followed by James Jenkins and Canyon Richards rounding out the top three overall finishers. All three also completed the YXC1 Super Mini Sr. (14-15) class podium.
Doc Smith would come through to earn the YXC2 Super Mini Jr. (12-13) class win, while Ethan Harwell and Brayden Baisley rounded out the YXC2 top three finishers. Ryder Sigety claimed the 85 Big Wheel (11-15) class win, Ryder Reick earned the 85 (12-13) class win, Brody Boland would earn the 85 (7-11) class win, Tucker Aldrich brought home the 65 (10-11) class win, Jace Mitchell claimed the 65 (9) class win and Tripp Lewis earned the 65 (7-8) class win. Addison Harris clinched the Girls Super Mini (12-16) class win, Sahara Robinson would earn the Girls 85 (7-13) class win, Aubrey Tsakanikas would take home the Girls 65 (7-11) class win while Peyton Robinson earned the Trail Rider (7-15) class win.
Ben Kelley (center), Jordan Ashburn (left) and Jonathan Girroir (right) rounded out the top three overall finishers at the Yamaha Racing Snowshoe GNCC. Photo: Ken Hill
Yamaha Racing Snowshoe Results and Points Standings Snowshoe, West Virginia Round 9 of 12 Sunday, June 25, 2023
XC1 Pro Event Results:
Ben Kelley (KTM)
Jordan Ashburn (HQV)
Jonathan Girroir (KTM)
Steward Baylor (KTM)
Grant Baylor (KAW)
Craig Delong (HQV)
Trevor Bollinger (HQV)
Josh Strang (KAW)
Layne Michael (GAS)
Joshua Toth (GAS)
*Overall National Championship Standings:
Steward Baylor (178)
Craig Delong (178)
Ben Kelley (174)
Jordan Ashburn (153)
Grant Baylor (130)
Jonathan Girroir (124)
Ricky Russell (113)
Josh Strang (109)
Ruy Barbosa (104)
Angus Riordan (98)
*Indicates that the Overall National Championship Standings will determine the 2023 National Champion.
When it comes to high-powered V-8 SUVs, there are plenty of options to choose from. However, a new wave of electric SUVs is giving traditional models a run for their money. Take, for example, the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with its impressive 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 engine. While it can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, there are electric SUVs on the market that can go even faster.
So, what sets electric SUVs apart in terms of acceleration? The key lies in their electric motors, which provide instant torque. Unlike traditional combustion engines that require time to shift gears and build power, electric motors deliver instant acceleration as soon as the driver hits the accelerator pedal.
Based on data from various automakers and trusted sources like Road & Track and MotorTrend, we have compiled a list of ten electric SUVs that offer faster 0-60 mph acceleration times compared to most V-8 SUVs, including the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat.
10Faraday Future FF91: An EV Startup With Incredible Speed
0-60 MPH Acceleration: 2.39 seconds
Faraday Future
Front three-quarters shot of a Faraday Future FF91
The Faraday Future FF91 is the first electric SUV from the innovative startup. It boasts incredible performance and holds the title of the fastest sprint time in the EV world. This high-end electric SUV is powered by three electric motors, producing more power than any Tesla on the market.
Performance
0-60 MPH
2.39 seconds
Top Speed
155 mph
Curb Weight
6,000 lbs
Horsepower
1,050 hp
Torque
1,328 lb-ft
Layout
tri-motor
Not only is the FF91 powerful, but it’s also luxurious and tech-savvy. With a driving range of 381 miles on a single charge, it combines cutting-edge technology with impressive performance.
The 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb concluded recently, with most competitors having a successful day. The weather conditions were favorable, and the course itself was fast. However, BMW was unable to take advantage of these conditions to set a record time.
The German automaker had set its sights on claiming the production SUV record with its high-performance XM Label Red, which is the first M-specific vehicle to come out of Munich since the M1 in 1981. Unfortunately, the BMW crashed during the event, as shown in the Pikes Peak livestream video, but driver Matt Mullins thankfully walked away uninjured.
The Audi Q8 is set to undergo a mid-cycle refresh, and recent spy photos taken by Motor1.com reader Tom Ryan from Colorado gives us a glimpse of the upcoming SQ8 variant being tested on public roads. Despite the camouflage covering its front and rear fascias, we can still see some of the updated design elements.
These new photos offer a close look at the styling changes on the SQ8. The revised headlights, new bumpers, upgraded grille, and tweaked side skirts will position the SQ8 between the regular Q8 and the hotter RS Q8, which Audi is also planning to update. The quad oval exhaust tips confirm that this model is the performance-focused S trim.
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