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2025 Aston Martin Vantage First Drive: Brutal Looks Can’t Hide The Truth

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Even earlier than Vantage graduated into its personal mannequin line, vehicles bearing the badge have leaned brutish. This 2025 mannequin appears to be like good in colours each wild and reserved, although darker shades can cover a number of the surfacing. From the again, in darkish blue, you would virtually assume you have been following a 911.

Where the DB12 is long and sleek, effortlessly graceful as befits a grand tourer (or, in Aston Martin converse, a “super tourer”), the Vantage eschews any doable extra. It’s the sports activities automobile equal of a membership bouncer in a straining gown shirt: lined up, definitely, however with no query as to the potential mayhem beneath.

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Because of that shrink-wrapped design, like a Saville Row tailor found Lycra for the primary time, the Vantage appears to be like smaller in particular person than it does in photographs. Its proportions — the huge entrance, pinched midsection, and meatily broad rear fenders — are exaggerated and boisterous. The worth of choices could possibly be described equally. This Cosmos Orange instance added on $13,600 for the paint, $1,500 for the satin black wheels, $11,700 for the outside carbon fiber, $1,800 for particular badging, and $1,400 for smoked taillights, amongst different issues. 

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Volkswagen will retire GTX title to make means for warm GTI and R EVs

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Volkswagen will retire its GTX branding for sporting EVs to make means for its first electrical GTI and R fashions.

The GTX badge was first used for warmed-up, range-topping variations of the Volkswagen ID 4 and ID 5 SUVs in 2021, and has since been prolonged throughout the broader ID household, with stronger GTX variations of the ID 3, ID 7 and ID Buzz revealed in latest weeks.  

Initially, the GTX badge was set to be reserved solely for twin-motor, performance-oriented EVs, however the hot new ID 3 GTX stays powered by solely a single motor on the rear.

But regardless of the GTX line-up having been considerably expanded of late, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the branding might be phased out as Volkswagen ramps as much as electrify the GTI and R efficiency manufacturers. 

“GTX is the performance brand of the MEB [platform], but we’ll work our way back to GTI and R in the next products going forward,” he instructed Autocar.

Volkswagen revealed the ID GTI concept (under) final 12 months as preview of an electrical successor to the Golf GTI sizzling hatch, which is due on sale in early 2027. It will not be but recognized whether or not the badge might be rolled out to different electrical Volkswagens; it’s at present used just for the new Polo and Golf. 

Schäfer mentioned Volkswagen remains to be shaping the way forward for the GTI model internally, however emphasised the significance of staying true to its roots. “The question is: how do we position GTI? GTI is traditionally performance and front-wheel drive.”

Volkswagen has but to offer any clues to what an electrical R automobile might appear to be, however has confirmed that R will become an electric-only performance brand by 2030.

Schäfer mentioned it would nonetheless be used “for four-wheel-drive performance” vehicles, because it has been for the previous twenty years. The model has beforehand urged an R model of the Mk9 electrical Golf is prone to arrive round 2029. 

GTI and R, he emphasised, could have “clear genes going forward”.

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ROLLS-ROYCE BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II: THE ALTER EGO, EVOLVED

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  • Black Badge Cullinan Series II, an advanced, extra visceral expression of Rolls-Royce
  • Caters to a choose subset of Rolls-Royce purchasers with particular tastes and priorities
  • Unique Black Badge exterior coachwork and inside particulars developed for Series II
  • More overt and expressive utility of up to date supplies and applied sciences
  • Integrates superior digital interface, SPIRIT, and personal members app, Whispers
  • New inside Clock Cabinet vitrine incorporates Black Badge Spirit of Ecstasy figurine
  • New Duality Twill seating incorporates 2.2 million stitches and as much as 11 miles of thread
  • New Placed Perforation seat sample impressed by clouds over the Home of Rolls-Royce and includes as much as 107,000 particular person perforations 
  • First time a 23-inch wheel is on the market for a Black Badge Rolls-Royce
  • Proven efficiency of 600PS and 900Nm torque preserved
  • Available from launch, alongside Cullinan Series II


“Black Badge strongly appeals to a distinct group of clients who seek a more visceral interpretation of the Rolls-Royce experience. In its engineering, technology, materials, and design, Black Badge Cullinan Series II satisfies these clients’ keen appetite for innovation and new modes of self-expression. Cullinan’s darker alter ego has always asserted its own unique place in our product portfolio; I’m certain that this new incarnation will build on its predecessor’s success.”
 Chris Brownridge, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Black Badge Cullinan Series II reflects the changes we’ve seen in our client profile since we first launched this transformative motor car five years ago. Today, self-expression, individuality and boldness are demanded more than ever before – all attributes that form the core of the Black Badge attitude. Our creative response has matched the daring of those who commission these motor cars. The dark, primal elements that are so essential to the Black Badge character are expressed here in extremis, and are further amplified by dramatic and assertive coachwork reserved for this disruptive expression of the brand.”
 Anders Warming, Director of Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce’s disruptive alter ego, Black Badge, reached its apotheosis in Cullinan the place its assertive and uncompromising angle appeals to purchasers who search the boldest types of self-expression. Today, the marque presents a transparent evolution of this subversive motor automobile with Black Badge Cullinan Series II.


BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II: EXTERIOR

Black Badge Cullinan Series II asserts its presence with an impactful front-end therapy. The principal differentiator is the decrease air consumption design. These geometrical items incorporate widened veins, signalling the motor automobile’s extra pressing dynamic character. Above that is the marque’s iconic Pantheon grille, which has been illuminated for the primary time throughout Cullinan and Black Badge Cullinan Series II. For Black Badge, the grille is completed within the sequence’ hallmark Black, although a silver ‘horizon line’ creates a way of breadth and solidity whereas framing the motor automobile’s vertical daytime working lights. For purchasers wishing to completely cloak their motor automobile in darkness, that is additionally out there in an all-black end.

All exterior physique element parts and brightwork, together with the Spirit of Ecstasy figurine, are additionally completed in Black. For the primary time within the historical past of Black Badge, this now extends from the window surrounds and door spears to the door handles. Each piece is hand-prepared by the marque’s artisans: first, a lightweight abrasive is used throughout the deal with to offer a ‘key’ for a hardwearing primer, onto which 4 coats of Black paint are then utilized. After curing, these items are individually polished to make sure that they match the wealthy, high-gloss coachwork of Black Badge Cullinan Series II.

Other darkened parts, together with the rear tailgate and bumper accents in addition to the motor automobile’s exhausts, are handled with a selected chrome electrolyte to realize the mirror-black impact. This is launched to the standard chrome plating course of and co-deposited on the chrome steel substrate, darkening the end. Its last thickness is only one micrometre – round one-hundredth of the width of a human hair. Each of those elements is precision-polished by hand to realize a mirror-black chrome end earlier than it’s fitted to the motor automobile.

Black Badge Cullinan Series II purchasers are actually capable of prolong exterior colors to all decrease physique surfaces, in addition to the subtly enhanced decrease sill, valances, and decrease entrance bumper – a therapy reserved for Black Badge Cullinan Series II. This visually lowers the motor automobile, making a extra dynamic assertion that additional amplifies its monolithic type.

The exterior therapy is accomplished with 23-inch wheels – the primary time wheels of this dimension have been provided by the marque for a Black Badge motor automobile. From a distance, the design seems to consist of 5 spokes completed in gloss-black and silver. In truth, there are 10 interwoven spokes: the visible impact is created by a carefully-orchestrated interaction between polished, painted and recessed, damaging surfaces. The design additionally permits a transparent view of the Black Badge disc brake callipers, proven in a signature Red, which will also be completed in Black, Turchese, Mandarin, or Forge Yellow.

BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II: A SUBVERSIVE INTERIOR TREATMENT

Advanced, technical supplies have develop into a trademark of Black Badge Rolls-Royce motor automobiles. For Black Badge Cullinan Series II, this theme continues. Clients expressed their appreciation of the unique Black Badge Cullinan’s Technical Carbon end – on this foundation, this beautiful materials has been retained for Series II. The naked-weave carbon-fibre end has been developed to create a exact repeating sample of geometrical shapes that create a three-dimensional impact. Each leaf of Technical Carbon is completed with six coats of lacquer earlier than being left to treatment for 72 hours then all 23 items are hand-polished to a mirror end. This course of takes 21 days in whole.

If Individual Rear Seats are commissioned, purchasers can embody the Black Badge household motif, often called the infinity image, onto the rear Technical Carbon ‘Waterfall’ part that separates the rear reclining seats and conceals the Cullinan Series II Champagne cooler. This delicate aluminium piece is positioned between the third and fourth layer of six layers of subtly tinted lacquer, creating the phantasm that the image is floating above the Technical Carbon. In Lounge Seat configuration, the infinity image is embroidered.

The seats themselves can be found to fee within the marque’s beautiful new Duality Twill textile, a brand new rayon material constructed from bamboo and impressed by the intensive bamboo grove in Le Jardin des Méditerranées on the Côte d’Azur, which neighbours Sir Henry Royce’s former winter dwelling, Villa Mimosa. The twill textile is embroidered with an inventive ‘Duality’ graphic. Based on an summary interpretation of the 2 interlinked letter R initials of the marque’s founders, the design displays a transparent nautical affect, harking back to the interweaving rope traces discovered on crusing yachts – one other refined allusion to the French Riviera.

A whole Duality Twill inside of the intricately embroidered textile incorporates as much as 2.2 million stitches and 11 miles of thread. This beautiful materials could be additional dramatised with daring Bespoke colourways, additional enhancing this outstanding new end for Black Badge purchasers.

Placed Perforation seating will also be included into this daring expression of Cullinan. Up to 107,000 0.8- and 1.2-millimetre perforations are made onto the seat leather-based, creating an summary sample, impressed by the continuously altering shapes and shadows of the clouds over the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood within the twilight hours.

The darkish atmosphere of Black Badge continues with the inside metals. Air vent surrounds on the dashboard and within the rear cabin are darkened utilizing bodily vapour deposition, a way of colouring metallic that doesn’t discolour or tarnish over time or by repeated use.

The subversive design rules of Black Badge motor automobiles have additionally been utilized to Cullinan Series II’s distinctive Clock Cabinet. This inset vitrine shows each an analogue timepiece and an up-lit Spirit of Ecstasy figurine. The Spirit of Ecstasy is constructed from strong chrome steel and rendered in Black, recalling the determine that sits on the prow of Black Badge Cullinan Series II. The Clock Cabinet is flanked by Cullinan’s new Illuminated Fascia, which shows an ethereal glowing infinity image inside the new vertical Cityscape sample.

Black Badge Cullinan Series II can be the stage for an unique digital Bespoke therapy, with instrument dials now out there in 4 neo-futuristic colourways: Vivid Grellow, Neon Nights, Cyan Fire and the kaleidoscopic-style Synth Wave.

BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II: PROVEN ENGINEERING

In Black Badge Cullinan’s first guise, purchasers requested that the Black Badge expertise prolonged past the aesthetic therapy of the motor automobile. In the 5 years since its launch, the modifications made by Rolls-Royce engineers for the 2019 motor automobile, which included greater capability air springs to alleviate physique roll and the addition of even better energy reserves, have develop into integral to this daring motor automobile’s attraction. Accordingly, these qualities are preserved for Black Badge Cullinan Series II, together with the twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine, which generates a complete output of 600PS, and 900Nm of torque.

To exploit the extra energy, the transmission and throttle stay calibrated for extra rapid acceleration. The ZF eight-speed gearbox and each front- and rear-steered axles work collectively to regulate the degrees of suggestions to the driving force, relying on throttle and steering inputs with out compromising the motor automobile’s easy ‘magic carpet ride’ expertise.

Depressing the ‘Low’ button on the gear choice stalk continues to unlock additional Black Badge applied sciences. When activated, drivers expertise a change in tone and quantity from the Bespoke Black Badge exhaust system, signalling that all the 900Nm torque reserves can be found from 1700rpm – simply 700rpm above tick-over. Low Mode additionally will increase the pace of drugs shifts by 50% when the throttle is depressed to 90%. To absolutely exploit Black Badge Cullinan Series II, the brake pedal journey has been decreased to create a extra rapid response to driver inputs.


A BOLD BESPOKE TREATMENT

Like its predecessor, Black Badge Cullinan Series II defines a definite angle and aesthetic code inside the super-luxury sector. The purchasers who patronise this expression of the model achieve this on their very own phrases – with Black Badge Cullinan Series II, Rolls-Royce indicators its ongoing dedication to those people’ necessities, and their daring appreciation of luxurious.

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The 116d Efficient Dynamics continued BMW‘s pattern of complicated petrolheads with its badge designation and engine capacities. Up till this facelift, all diesel 1 Series variants had been powered by 2.0-litre motors, together with the 116d. Come 2015, this was not the case.

As beforehand talked about, the 116d Efficient Dynamics received a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-pot diesel engine, with the remainder of the diesel vary staying loyal to the two.0-litre capability. The base 116d received an output of 114bhp, the 118d was upped to 147bhp and the 120d pumps out 187bhp. The diesel flagship 125d (nonetheless in 2.0-litre kind) develops a substantial 221bhp.

Buyers searching for a petroleum 1 Series received the selection of the 1.6-litre, three-cylinder, 134bhp 118i and 174bhp 120i – the two.0-litre 125i with 214bhp and naturally, the ballistic M140i with its 335bhp 3.0-litre twin turbocharged straight six engine.

Just by being a diesel BMW, the 116d Efficient Dynamics comes into this part with a heavy weight of expectation hung, albatross-like, round its neck, however with solely three cylinders to name its personal, it won’t initially encourage the utmost confidence.

The 1.5-litre triple, nevertheless, proves to be a credit score to each the automobile and the BMW model, delivering admirably peppy and versatile energy mixed with sturdy real-world economic system and an industrious model of likeability.

BMW’s six-speed handbook gearbox is definitely an acquired style, although, and it is the one transmission on provide if you need the 89g/km of the EfficientDynamics Plus mannequin.

The springy, notchy, sometimes fussy shift really feel can be immediately acquainted to long-time BMW house owners, however the EfficientDynamics mannequin’s low-resistance gearbox oil solely serves to exacerbate the unit’s stubbornness – significantly when ranging from chilly.

Once you get used to the deliberate drive required to alter gears with any confidence, there’s the gearing to get on phrases with. With a taller closing drive than that of the common 116d, the EfficientDynamics mannequin feels extraordinarily long-legged.

Around city, you’ll seldom get out of third gear, whereas sixth is just too tall for even average motorway acceleration. As such, common cog-swapping is important if you wish to mix good economic system with equally good ground-covering tempo.

That the automobile manages to tug off these lengthy ratios has the whole lot to do with the working vary of its engine. The three-pot diesel is predictably spikey at low revs, firing some vibration via the pedals and seat. But its inherent benefit comes with engine pace, as a result of because the tacho needle climbs, so the coarseness and wheeziness you anticipate of a diesel engine declines to materialise.

Although the engine produces its 114bhp peak energy at 4000rpm, it revs to 5000rpm and past fairly freely and responds neatly all through the rev vary with a lovely, constant unfold of urge.

Real-world gas economic system is likewise spectacular, and whereas it’s not probably the most civilised engine in its class, the 1.5-litre triple conforms to BMW’s trendy turbodiesel mould. In different phrases, it’s able to over-deliver on efficiency, effectivity and tractability above all else.

At the opposite finish of the spectrum, the two.0-litre four-cylinder diesel lump of the 125d is remarkably linear in its supply, with a broad energy band that is nearly free from lag and one which continually desires to chase the redline past its peak energy output at 4400rpm. Its hefty 331lb ft of torque from 1500-3000rpm makes the 125d unquestionably swift in real-world driving, too.

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The History And Science Behind Chevy’s Flowtie Badge

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  • The Chevy Flow-Tie badge is a small change to the enduring Chevy Bow Tie emblem, but it surely represents a major leap in car efficiency engineering.
  • The re-design of the badge permits for higher airflow to the engine, enhancing cooling effectivity and general car efficiency.
  • The Flow-Tie showcases Chevrolet’s dedication to innovation, mixing aesthetic design with sensible engineering to enhance car efficiency.

The introduction of the Chevy Flow-Tie badge is seemingly a small change to the enduring Chevy Bow Tie emblem, but it surely represents a major leap in car efficiency engineering. Born from a mix of aesthetic attraction and technical necessity, the brand new badge is greater than an improve to the enduring badge however showcases Chevrolet’s pursuit of innovation.

First featured on the 2014 Camaro Z/28, a automobile celebrated for its monitor prowess, the Flow-Tie was Chevrolet’s ingenious reply to a essential problem: enhancing engine cooling with out compromising the car’s iconic design. Unlike the traditional solid badge, the re-design is a hollowed-out emblem, a chic answer that elegantly marries Chevy’s storied historical past with a forward-thinking strategy to car design.

The Chevy Flow-Tie is a bit of engineering artistry that quietly boosts efficiency, permitting for higher airflow to the engine and thus enhancing cooling effectivity.
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The History Of The Chevy Flow-Tie

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The Flow-Tie is a revolutionary emblem from Chevrolet, which first emerged with the 2014 Camaro Z/28. This specific mannequin, a beast on the track, served as the proper incubator for what can be a small but vital innovation.

Chevy engineers at all times push the envelope in car efficiency and determined to show their consideration to an unlikely candidate: the enduring conventional Chevy Bow Tie emblem. This transfer was not only a whimsical redesign, however a calculated step in the direction of enhancing the automobile’s efficiency.

The Reason For The Chevy Bow Tie Transformation

The transformation of the standard Chevy badge into the Flow-Tie was greater than a design change; it was a strategic choice to enhance aerodynamics and engine cooling. The unique, strong badge, as iconic because it was, acted as a barrier to airflow.

In high-performance automobiles just like the Camaro Z/28, each little bit of air counts on the subject of cooling the engine. During testing, it was found that the usual badge was really displacing air that may very well be used to chill the engine. This revelation was the catalyst for the start of the Flow-Tie.

The Changes Made To Chevy’s Iconic Badge

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The re-imagined badge, now a skeleton of its former self, was coined “Flow-Tie” by the engineers. It was not a strong piece, however a top level view, permitting air to move by means of it and into the radiator. This seemingly easy alteration had a profound influence.

The Camaro Z/28, equipped with the newly designed badge, saw increased airflow to the radiator. This extra airflow was not simply marginal; it was substantial sufficient to cut back the engine temperature, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the automobile, notably in high-stress, high-temperature racing situations.

The inception of the Flow-Tie is a basic instance of how Chevrolet blends imaginative design with sensible engineering. It underscores the corporate’s dedication to not simply sustaining however elevating the legacy of its automobiles. Chevy engineers showcased their skill to innovate in areas usually missed, proving that even the smallest adjustments can have an actual influence on overall vehicle performance.
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The Science Behind The FlowTie Design

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The science behind the Flow-Tie reveals a story of meticulous engineering and aerodynamic effectivity. The concept, born out of necessity, was initiated by a keen observation from Richard Quinn, a Powertrain Cooling Development Engineer at Chevrolet. Quinn observed a essential problem through the testing section of the Camaro Z/28: the standard Chevy Bow Tie on the car’s grille was impeding airflow, a valuable commodity for high-performance engines.

The Success Of The Chevy Flow-Tie Re-Design

The conventional badge, whereas iconic, acted extra like a blockade, pushing air away from the radiator, an integral part for engine cooling. This realization led to a refreshingly easy but modern answer: modifying the emblem to allow air to pass through.

The ensuing re-design is basically the body of the standard badge, with its heart eliminated. This design change, whereas delicate in look, had a dramatic influence on the car’s efficiency. By changing the logo right into a hollowed-out model, the badge allowed an extra three cubic meters of air to stream into the radiator per minute. This elevated air consumption resulted in a noticeable drop in engine temperature by about two levels Fahrenheit, or 1.2 levels Celsius.

This improved cooling functionality means the engine can perform extra effectively and with much less threat of overheating, a major benefit in each racing and heavy-duty functions. The elevated airflow facilitated by the Flow-Tie additionally contributes to raised general aerodynamics. In high-speed situations, similar to on a racetrack, aerodynamics performs a vital function in car stability and pace. The new badge, by lowering air resistance on the entrance grille, helps create a smoother airflow over the car’s physique, which might translate to raised dealing with and probably improved gas effectivity.

A Small Change With Big Results

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While this will appear minor, within the realm of high-performance racing, even a small discount in temperature can considerably influence the engine’s effectivity and longevity. The science behind the Flow-Tie showcases Chevrolet’s dedication to precision engineering. It exemplifies how a small aerodynamic tweak can result in a notable enchancment in efficiency. This breakthrough expresses the model’s ethos of constantly searching for methods to mix aesthetic design with useful prowess, making certain that each facet of their automobiles, proper right down to the badge, contributes to the general driving expertise.

Another facet of the badge’s influence is its contribution to engine longevity. Consistent and efficient cooling is important for the well being of an engine. By making certain that the engine stays at a secure temperature, the Flow-Tie helps in lowering put on and tear on essential engine elements. This can result in longer engine life and decreased upkeep prices over time.
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Expansion Of The Flow-Tie Beyond The Camaro

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The success of the Flow-Tie on the Camaro Z/28 marked the start of its implementation throughout a wider vary of fashions. Chevrolet, recognizing the badge’s potential, determined to broaden its use past the realm of high-performance sports cars. The rationale was that if it labored for the Camaro, it could make a distinction to different fashions within the Chevy lineup.

Other Chevy’s Sporting The Flow-Tie Badge

The re-designed emblem made its subsequent vital look on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado vans, together with the 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD fashions. This extension showcased the flexibility and utility of the Flow-Tie throughout totally different car segments, from track-focused sports activities automobiles to heavy-duty vans.

The inclusion of the new-look badge on the Silverado vans was not merely for aesthetic attraction. These heavy-duty vans, designed for demanding duties, require environment friendly cooling methods to handle the substantial hundreds they’re able to carrying. The Flow-Tie, with its confirmed functionality to extend airflow and cut back engine temperatures, was a great addition. The hollowed-out badge allowed extra air to achieve the radiator and the engine bay, aiding in holding the engine at optimum temperatures even underneath strenuous circumstances.

The Dual Role Of The Flow Tie

This strategic redesign of the badge underlines the twin function of a efficiency enhancer and a design aspect. Chevrolet launched the Flow-Tie as a chic answer, emphasizing practicality and aesthetic contribution to the efficiency automobiles and the truck phase.

The growth of the Flow-Tie to totally different fashions highlights Chevrolet’s philosophy of integrating type and performance. It was not restricted as an emblem of a high-performance sports activities automobile however has change into an indicator of effectivity and design throughout varied Chevrolet fashions. The story of the badge’s growth from the Camaro to the Silverado trucks signifies Chevrolet’s imaginative and prescient of steady enchancment and adaptation, making certain that every car, no matter its function, delivers the most effective in efficiency and design.
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Subtle Design Changes Can Produce Big Results

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The Chevy Bow Tie emblem is a defining symbol of the brand and has been by means of varied iterations since its introduction in 1913. Over the years, this emblem has come to characterize the core values of sturdiness, efficiency, and American automotive ingenuity.

The introduction of the Flow-Tie was a daring step on this ongoing narrative, showcasing Chevy’s willingness to re-interpret even its most iconic symbols within the pursuit of technological development. By re-engineering the badge to transcend a primary model image and changing into a useful element of the car’s efficiency system, Chevrolet demonstrated holistic design, the place each aspect of a car serves a function.

The Flow-Tie Impact On Design Philosophy

The badge change represents a shift in automotive design philosophy, the place aesthetics and performance are not seen as separate entities however as interconnected facets of a car’s general design. The Bow Tie to Flow-Tie transformation is a reminder that on this planet of automotive design, even the smallest particulars can drive innovation and signify a model’s dedication to performance and quality.

Aesthetics With A Purpose

This small emblem encapsulates a big a part of what makes Chevy a frontrunner in automotive innovation. The Flow-Tie’s journey from a useful necessity on the Camaro Z/28 to a characteristic on the heavy-duty Silverado trucks illustrates how considerate engineering can result in vital enhancements throughout a various car lineup. This modern emblem demonstrates how the model constantly pushes the boundaries of what’s doable, turning each element, irrespective of how small, into a possibility for enhancement.

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10 Cool Details About The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N You Might’ve Missed

The Hyundai Ioniq 5N is Hyundai’s first high-performance electric vehicle under the N badge. It produces 641 horsepower, doubling the all-wheel drive Ioniq 5, which is essentially the most highly effective model. It additionally makes use of Hyundai‘s distinctive N e-shift transmission, to stimulate gear adjustments, making driving an EV really feel like driving a handbook race automotive. Working hand in hand with the N Active Sound+, a rise in RPM produces a robust sound that mimics the sound of a jet’s engine. Like each track-ready automobile, distinctive drive modes improve the expertise on the monitor and the N mode does it for the Ioniq 5N.

Working with the N Power Sense axle, the entrance axle comes alive with high-performance capabilities. Driver suggestions is enhanced when cornering. When cornering, the N Torque Distribution system ensures energy supply is optimized to extend driving pleasure. It makes navigating tight corners or accelerating on straightaways straightforward but enjoyable.

Like each electric vehicle, the entire driving vary from the battery takes heart stage. An 84-kWh battery pack assisted by the N brake regen operate, produces a variety of 278 miles, with the 800-volt DC fast-charging system offering 10-80 % cost in 18 minutes. The battery makes use of N battery preconditioning to pre-set the battery temperature for optimum efficiency and effectivity on the monitor and in numerous local weather circumstances.

In order to provide the newest and correct info attainable, the information used to compile this text was sourced from Hyundai’s official web site and official newsroom releases on the Ioniq 5 N.
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1 Twice The Power That The Most Powerful Standard Ioniq 5 Has To Offer

641 Horses At Your Disposal, Compared To The Standard Model’s 320 Ponies

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5N showcases sports activities automotive efficiency capabilities, bettering electrical innovation. Its twin high-performance motors deliver 641 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque in 10 seconds with the N Grin Boost function activated. This is double the 320 horsepower offered by the Ioniq 5 AWD version.

Performance Specifications

Motor Layout

Dual-motor

Transmission

Single-speed automated

Horsepower

641 HP (with the N Grin Boost button)

Torque

568 lb-ft

Driveline

AWD

0-60 mph

3.4 secs

Top Speed

162 mph

(Data collected from Hyundai)

With a 0-60 mph acceleration time of simply 3.4 seconds and a high velocity of 162 mph, the Ioniq 5N beats the Ioniq 5 AWD by 1.1 seconds. There’s additionally the N Race function that ensures the EV has sufficient endurance to battle the monitor like a real motorsport automobile.

2 It Is Fitted With Hyundai’s Latest N e-shift Transmission

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With the modern N e-shift transmission, the Hyundai Ioniq 5N takes electrical driving to a complete new stage. This proprietary transmission program is designed to replicate the engaging experience of shifting gears in a manual gearbox. Although electrical automobiles usually do not require conventional transmissions, Hyundai has developed the N e-shift to reinforce driver suggestions.

The N E-Shift’s Downshifting Feeling Is Similar To A Manual-equipped Sports Car

It replicates the type of an eight-speed dual-clutch automated transmission in an everyday gasoline-powered automotive, with superior software program that controls the ability and torque, creating that jolting feeling that mimics the feeling of shifting gears manually. The gear stays a single-speed automated transmission with clean and seamless gear adjustments, however makes use of this modern know-how to simulate gears that may be modified by paddle shifters to reinforce each efficiency and driving pleasure.
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3 Its N Active Sound+ Mimics A Gas-powered Engine’s Sounds

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5N makes use of the N Active Sound+ feature to offer you an auditory expertise in an electrical automobile, akin to the sound produced by the ability of a jet engine with three adjustable stage settings. This function is impressed by the N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo idea, which has connections with aeronautics, explaining why the sound system looks like being within the cockpit of a fighter jet.

The N Active Sound+ Feature Is An Auditory Treat

The system makes use of eight audio system contained in the automobile and two exterior audio system to churn out this highly effective and charming sound. Interestingly, the sound adjusts based on the simulated RPM, which makes it extremely lifelike and synchronized with the automobile’s acceleration. When the RPM will increase, the sound turns into extra intense, inevitably heightening the exhilaration of the trip.

4 The N Grin Control System Provides A Mode for Every Mood

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5N’s N Grin Control System means that you can select from quite a lot of modes, tailor-made to your preferences and driving type. There’s the Eco mode for maximizing vary and effectivity, the Normal mode, which is right for on a regular basis driving, offering a balanced efficiency and luxury, after which the mode that units the Ioniq 5N aside: the N mode.

The N Active Sound+ From The “Exhaust” Takes On A Thrilling Note

It’s designed for racing fans, remodeling the automotive into a real efficiency machine. This mode sharpens the engine throttle response, making it extra aggressive, whereas stiffening up the suspension for optimum dealing with. For customization, the N Custom mode means that you can individually tweak and tailor completely different driving parameters, from engine response to steering weight.

Hyundai Ioniq 5N Drive Modes:

  • Eco
  • Normal
  • N
  • Custom
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5 The N Power Sense Axle Enhances Its High-Performance Capabilities

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Hyundai takes driving dynamics to a complete new stage with the N Power Sense Axle within the Ioniq 5N. It is specifically designed to give you an enhanced sense of connection and feedback, supplying you with the sensation that it is responding intuitively to your ideas and inputs. The stage of suggestions it gives means that you can really feel the highway like by no means earlier than.

The N Power Sense Axle Offers A Heightened Level Of Feedback And Responsiveness

The N Power Sense Axle incorporates the N Electronic Control Suspension to offer excessive efficiency. This system adjusts the frequently variable dampers to reinforce stability and dealing with. It retains the Ioniq 5N planted on the highway, so efficiency stays exact and assured, particularly once you’re carving by means of corners or cruising on the open highway.

6 The N Torque Distribution Elevates The Driving Pleasure

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5N’s N torque distribution system is a cutting-edge know-how that allows you to customize torque distribution based on the drive mode selected, making certain the exact quantity of energy is distributed to every particular person wheel based on the preferences outlined within the drive mode chosen. It makes dealing with exact, ensuring the response is managed, so the automotive can unleash its full potential.

These Systems Deliver An Electrifying Driving Experience

There’s additionally the N Corner Carving Differential that ensures that you just keep on monitor whatever the corners, maximizing the enjoyable issue of the trip whereas nonetheless sustaining stability within the course of. This retains the Ioniq 5N grounded and steady, that means you’ll be able to confidently sort out corners with precision. Then there’s the N Pedal that makes throttle management extra exact by means of the turns, bettering management and driver engagement.
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7 An 84-kWh Battery And 800-Volt DC Fast-Charging

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N boasts an 84 kWh battery, which is barely greater than the 77.4 kWh battery within the Hyundai Ioniq 5. This ought to’ve been a slight benefit by way of vary over the Ioniq 5. The Ioniq 5 gives an EPA-estimated vary of 266 miles in its dual-motor configuration and 303 miles in its single-motor configuration.

The Ioniq 5N Suffers A Hit In Battery Range Due To High-Performance

In Eco or Normal mode, the Ioniq 5 N ought to’ve produced extra, however high-performance EVs, just like the Porsche Taycan with an analogous battery dimension, endure a success in driving ranges, and it is not shocking the Ioniq 5N does 278 miles. Both fashions provide a cost velocity of 350 kW resulting from its 800-volt structure. Both automobiles take pleasure in speedy charging functionality, from 10 to 80 % in simply 18 minutes.

8 N Battery Preconditioning Can Pre-Set The Battery Temperature

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5N has the cutting-edge N Battery Preconditioning feature that pre-sets the battery temperature for optimized efficiency, relying on driving wants. In Drag mode, it pre-conditions the battery for max energy. It pre-sets the battery on the goal temperature of 30 to 40 levels Celsius. This temperature is the optimum temperature for the very best acceleration expertise.

The N Battery Preconditioning Feature Helps In Different Climate Conditions, To Offer The Most Of Your Battery’s Performance

This makes positive the bursts of velocity and acceleration stay as exhilarating as marketed, maintaining each drive adrenaline-pumping. In monitor mode, the battery is pre-conditioned at a variety of 20 to 30 levels Celsius, resulting from temperature rising steadily throughout monitor drives. It helps you push the boundaries of the Ioniq 5N on and off the monitor.
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9 N-specific Interior Features Enhance Driving Experience

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Stepping into the Hyundai Ioniq 5N’s cabin, you are greeted by N Light Sport bucket seats, that are light-weight seats that present distinctive consolation at high velocity, with the light-up N emblem, an attention grabbing function. Made from a mixture of leather-based and suede supplies, they arrive with cooling and heating capabilities. It is fitted with a 12.3-inch full-touch infotainment display screen for seamless management of leisure and navigation, and a 12.3-inch digital cluster with N badging.

The N Driving Mode Menu Helps You Plot Your Performance

On the monitor, the N Driving mode menu helps you monitor your acceleration and lap time, the ability, torque, and turbo increase, and settings you’ll be able to customise to get the very best out of your suspension, steering, rev-matching, stability management, “exhaust note”, N Corner Differential, and even “engine” efficiency.

10 It Is Fitted With Unique N-specific Exterior Design Features

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5N has a singular exterior design that differentiates it from its predecessor, the Ioniq 5. Its 19-inch Pirelli P-Zero tires emblazoned with the unique “HN” emblem are specifically developed to supply enhanced steering response, dealing with, and management. It options a wing-type rear spoiler and a front active air flap to offer cooling. It additionally offers it a extra aggressive and sporty look.

The Grille Has An N Mask Graphic Fascia With Functional Mesh

There are additionally high-performance options just like the N-tuned braking system. It has elevated warmth capability resulting from its bigger discs, lighter metallurgy, and the four-piston entrance caliper paired with high-friction pads. Along the aspect is a luminous orange accent line that retains it wanting racetrack-ready. There’s additionally a big rear diffuser for improved aerodynamics and an enhanced sporty enchantment.

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Watch The Maserati MC20 Lap The Nürburgring Then Get Dyno Tested

The Maserati MC20 was originally intended to be an Alfa Romeo. The latter eventually got its own flagship sports car, the 33 Stradale, based on the MC20. This means there are now two new supercars from Italy that don’t carry a prancing horse or a raging bull badge. The MC20 recently made a lap of the Nürburgring when Sport Auto magazine’s test driver put it to the test for a lap of the Green Hell.

Driver Christian Gebhardt completed a lap of the Nordschleife with the MC20 equipped with Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires in 7 minutes and 25 seconds. How does the Maserati stack up against other high-end performance cars? The very same driver lapped the challenging circuit in 6:58 while behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and in just 6:54 with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.


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Toyota Introduces Custom Minivans: Toyota X-Van Gear and Vellfire Spacious Lounge

Toyota Auto Body, a subsidiary of Toyota, has built two impressive minivans that will be showcased at the upcoming 2023 Tokyo Motor Show, now known as the Japan Mobility Show. These minivans, known as the Toyota X-Van Gear Concept and Vellfire Spacious Lounge Concept, offer unique designs and serve different purposes.

The X-Van Gear Concept stands out as it combines off-road characteristics with a spacious interior. While there are other minivans targeting those who enjoy the outdoors, this one has its own advantages. One notable feature is the absence of B-pillars, which allows for easier access and maneuverability.


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Rolls-Royce Ghost Receives Unique Headliner Design to Celebrate Solar Eclipse

Rolls-Royce has introduced a special edition of the Ghost Black Badge model that draws inspiration from a total solar eclipse. This luxury sedan, named the Ékleipsis Private Collection, showcases various elements reminiscent of the celestial event.

One of the most remarkable features of this vehicle is its animated Starlight Headliner. As the engine ignites, a circle composed of 940 stars appears above, representing the sun’s corona, an image commonly associated with total solar eclipses. The display remains visible for precisely seven minutes and 31 seconds, the maximum duration of an eclipse, before reverting back to a constellation pattern.


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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection: An Expression of Spellbinding Beauty

  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents the limited edition Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection
  • Inspired by the drama and mystery of a solar eclipse, only 25 examples will be made
  • The cabin features an animated Starlight Headliner, adding a sense of theater and wonder
  • The bespoke fascia showcases stages of a total solar eclipse and includes a timepiece with a 0.5-carat diamond
  • The leather seats capture the twilight effect of a solar eclipse


“With the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis, we draw inspiration from the rare and mesmerizing phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. These limited-edition motor cars reflect the rarity and beauty of Rolls-Royce Private Collections. Our team of designers, engineers, and craftspeople have once again showcased their craftsmanship, creating exquisite details that embody our brand’s ambition and excellence. We are incredibly proud to present these cars to our most significant clients worldwide, as they inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of modern luxury.”
 Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars introduces the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection, inspired by the captivating phenomenon of a solar eclipse. These bespoke cars explore the interplay of light and darkness, recreating the awe-inspiring moment when the Moon completely obscures the Sun.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost, infused with the Black Badge spirit, provides the perfect canvas for expressing the beauty of this celestial wonder.

The launch of this highly exclusive collection, limited to 25 examples, coincides with the annular solar eclipse visible in parts of the Western Hemisphere on October 14th.


EXTERIOR: GOLDEN DARKNESS

The motor car’s Lyrical Copper exterior color captures the mysterious and ethereal light of a total solar eclipse. The finish contains powdered copper pigment, creating a rich iridescence when illuminated. Mandarin accents adorn the inserts below the Pantheon Grille and brake callipers, reminiscent of the intense sunlight observed during an eclipse. The hand-painted coachline in Mandarin features an abstract representation of the transition from sunlight to darkness as the Moon approaches to cover the Sun.


ANIMATED STARLIGHT HEADLINER

The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis boasts a bespoke Starlight Headliner with a unique animation that invokes the sense of awe and wonder experienced during an eclipse. When the coach doors close and the engine starts, the ‘stars’ in the headliner darken, beginning a mesmerizing sequence that replicates a total solar eclipse. A circle of 940 ‘stars’ represents the bright corona of light around the shadow of the Moon, while 192 illuminating ‘stars’ recreate the otherworldly spectacle of stars visible during daylight in a solar eclipse.

The animation lasts exactly seven minutes and 31 seconds, mimicking the duration of a total solar eclipse. Once the time elapses, the night sky’s full constellation of stars is restored. This technical feature required a year of development and three prototypes to perfect the design and sequencing of the ‘stars’.


ILLUMINATED FASCIA AND ‘DIAMOND RING’ TIMEPIECE

The illuminated fascia of the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis is adorned with 1,846 laser-etched ‘stars’ symbolizing the timeline of a total eclipse. Each ‘star’ underwent precise adjustment by a bespoke designer, taking over 100 hours to achieve the mesmerizing effect.

The fascia also houses a bespoke timepiece with a brilliant-cut 0.5-carat diamond, reminiscent of the ‘Diamond Ring’ effect observed during an eclipse. It is the first time in Rolls-Royce history that a gemstone has been integrated into the clock’s bezel. Rigorous tests ensured the diamond’s secure placement, subjecting the assembly to extreme temperature cycles. The timepiece’s dark aluminum surround features an etching, revealing the bright metal underneath. Over 14 design iterations were made to achieve this contemporary masterpiece.


PANORAMIC SUNSET INTERIOR

The interior of the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis captures the moment of a solar eclipse, when a golden twilight envelops the surroundings, creating the illusion of a 360-degree sunset. The bi-colored seats feature a unique perforated artwork with over 200,000 individual perforations.

The bold Mandarin leather is tinted in black and perforated to reveal a contrasting brighter color underneath, creating a visual effect with depth and subtlety. The Bespoke Collective developed a unique pattern using computational design tools, refining it over seven trials and iterations.

Finishing touches include illuminated treadplates, coach doors with concealed Mandarin-piped umbrellas, and a custom indoor motor car cover with the Private Collection’s wordmark.

All 25 examples of the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection have been reserved by clients around the world.

NEDCcorr (combined) CO2 emission: 359 g/km; Fuel consumption: 15.8 mpg / 18.0 l/100km. WLTP (combined) CO2 emission: 359 g/km; Fuel consumption: 17.9 mpg / 15.8 l/100km. Further information: https://bit.ly/3XtQW7q