Hyundai’s N division is placing the ending touches to a sizzling new model of the Ioniq 6 saloon, which can deliver Porsche Taycan ranges of efficiency and dynamic agility honed on the racetrack.
Hyundai N’s second electric car, following the just-launched Ioniq 5 N, is coming into a sophisticated stage of growth shortly after the efficiency division confirmed it will cease growing combustion automobiles, following the elimination of the i20 N and i30 Nhot hatchbacks from Europe.
“Going forward in Europe, Hyundai is developing Hyundai N as a pioneer of high-performance EVs,” the model mentioned not too long ago. “Our customers will benefit from technological developments that will make EVs even more attractive in the future.”
The subsequent stage within the efficiency model’s transition to an all-EV line-up would be the launch of the Ioniq 6 N, which was previewed by the outlandish RN22e concept in 2022. It was not too long ago noticed testing on the model’s technical centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, sporting solely mild camouflage to disclose the vary of styling tweaks it receives over the usual automotive.
As with N’s first EV, the Ioniq 5 N, the visible modifications embody wider wheel arches, bigger alloys, pink brake calipers, deeper facet skirts, a bigger rear spoiler and a extra aggressive-looking rear bumper to go well with the automotive’s performance-oriented billing.
Riding on the identical E-GMP platform as the recent crossover, the sporting 6 is probably going to make use of an 86kWh battery to feed a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrain that produces as much as 641bhp and 549lb ft.
The Ioniq 5 N touts a BMW M3-beating 0-62mph time of round 3.5sec and 161mph prime pace, however its saloon sibling’s decrease profile and sleeker silhouette might permit it to enhance on these figures.
The Ioniq 6 N can also be prone to obtain the identical chassis tweaks as its sibling, together with enhanced brakes, stiffened and lowered suspension, and a gearbox that simulates the behaviour of the eight-speed dual-clutch unit utilized by N’s combustion automobiles.
It might additionally obtain the 5’s synthetic exhaust be aware, which makes an attempt to seize the spirit of a conventional combustion sizzling hatch by matching street pace to ‘revs’, and works with the simulated gearbox to emulate the feeling of driving a petroleum sports activities automotive.
The Huayra’s engine was constructed by Mercedes’ AMG efficiency division, and based on Car and Driver, solely 40 Huayra BC roadsters will likely be made. The engine vents its exhaust by way of six distinct pipes, and 4 intercoolers are employed to maintain the motor from turning right into a blob of molten metallic. If you may get your fingers on one of many 40 manufacturing model Huayara BC roadsters, it can price you $3.5 million, however contemplating that will get you just about 800 horsepower behind a automotive that weighs lower than a Honda Accord, it is cash properly spent in case you have it.
The Huayra BC roadster set a lap file for manufacturing vehicles of 2:23.081 at Belgium’s Spa Francorchamps street course, and Motor Trend‘s Jonny Lieberman was impressed to the purpose of intimidation by the facility of the Huayra’s V12. “I came off the throttle after a few seconds because, well, because I was frightened,” he wrote. “The tires couldn’t handle the torque, I couldn’t handle the torque, nor could MotorTrend’s insurance company.” The present BC roadster would be the final model of the Huayra, however begin saving your pennies as a result of its beastly V12 will reside on in Pagani’s next car, theC10.
The Sherco TVS Team has received the Rally 2 division on the 2024 Dakar Rally. Indian rider Harith Noah completed as excessive as fifth on a person stage this 12 months and ended up eleventh within the total classification.
The ultimate stage of the Dakar was a comparatively brief day for the riders. The race concluded on the fringe of the Red Sea, the place the end of the particular was situated. This final particular didn’t provide any main problem, however it will probably nonetheless show to be decisive. A timer was triggered over 174 kilometers round Yanbu no matter occurs, represents a menace to the one within the lead. Harith Noah gained momentum throughout these 2 weeks, committing only a few errors. He took care of his 450 SEF Rally and restricted risk-taking. He was usually near the highest 10, he rode with consistency and adopted the group’s technique, he managed to earn the general victory in Rally 2 and completed eleventh within the basic classification.
Harith Noah
Harith Noah: “I’m here and very happy to have finished. It’s great to have won the Rally 2 category but I wasn’t sure until the end. I had no expectations when I arrived, I wanted to just ride my bike without really looking at the results. I started to be very surprised by my position during stage 10, when I did the 5th best time of the special. I don’t really know what happened during that week, I felt good and the bike ran perfectly. I hope that my victory will convince many young people to join the rally. I didn’t imagine when I was a child that I would come to the Dakar, that I would first finish 20th, and now 11th.”
BMW’s efficiency division is not going to observe Mercedes-AMG’s technique of providing downsized engines for its models. Instead, BMW M will maintain its present inline-six and V8 motors till it will definitely strikes to electrical powertrains. No three- and four-cylinder mills with electrical motors and batteries are being thought-about, BMW M’s boss Frank van Meel confirmed in a current interview.
Commenting on many alternative matters to CarExpert, van Meel mentioned placing a smaller engine beneath the hood of a full-blown M mannequin together with huge batteries merely “would not be the right way” for the corporate. Electrification will play a job within the transition to completely electrical M automobiles – take the XM with its electrified 4.4-liter V8 for instance – however electrical motors may have a supporting position within the course of.
“That’s not the best way we see it as a result of we wish to have a robust base engine anyway. So, for us, going to smaller combustion engines together with larger batteries wouldn’t be the proper manner. For us, then the step might be to go purely electrical instantly. And try this in a correct manner,” van Meel informed the web publication.
And what about these purely electrical M automobiles? Apparently, they are not coming to market anytime quickly as van Meel believes the EV know-how will not be prepared but for a track-focused machine – one that may present “continuous power output in a significant way.”
“It has to do one or two laps [of the Nurburgring Nordschleife] at full speed, actually, then with the battery, if you go, let’s say over 250 kilometers per hour, you won’t get any much further anyway. So that’s currently the restriction,” the CEO added.
Toyota‘s GR efficiency division plans to make use of hydrogen to maintain its combustion-engined sports activities automobiles on the highway – however infrastructure shortcomings stop it from being an rapid answer.
The GR division, which has its roots in Toyota’s Gazoo Racing motorsport operation, at present sells 4 automobiles: the GR Supra, the GR86, the GR Yaris, and, within the US, the GR Corolla, every of which is powered by a petroleum engine.
Toyota lately revealed the FT-Se concept as a preview of GR’s first EV and has detailed plenty of initiatives on which it is working to make sure that electric sports cars are suitably participating. However, it hasn’t put a timeframe on their arrival and has voiced no plans to part out its petrol automobiles.
Now GR supervisor Masahito Watanabe has mentioned that all-out electrification is not a precedence for the sub-brand, pointing to Toyota’s extremely publicised efforts lately to develop hydrogen-combustion expertise as a possible lifeline for its piston engines.
“We still think the internal combustion engine has some potential and, as we do so, we will of course be trying to comply with all the applicable rules according to the regions in each country,” he mentioned.
“But we do not wish to surrender. It’s not over simply but, as a result of if you happen to have a look at the inner combustion engine, there’s nonetheless hydrogen combustion that may be part of that zero-emission line-up, so I feel that is going to proceed.
“As you see in the [FT-Se], we still see high possibility for battery EVs, but what we want to do is pursue the multi-pathway [approach] that we’ve been seeing in motorsports and sports cars in general.”
Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy manifests in a product plan that features 15 battery electric cars by 2026 however nonetheless leans closely on hybrid expertise in a bid to supply most selection for customers.
It additionally stays dedicated to hydrogen gasoline cell expertise, though is shifting its FCEV focus from passenger automobiles to heavy items automobiles, in addition to ships and energy storage.
Ford’s electric vehicle division faced a $1.3 billion operating loss in the third quarter, translating to a loss of around $36,000 for every electric vehicle sold during that period. A significant portion of this loss is due to ongoing investments in next-generation EVs. Recent evidence confirms that the Blue Oval manufacturer is actively developing new electric products. The gallery below showcases a new electric crossover from Ford, set to debut next year.
A few days ago, our spies provided photos of an upcoming zero-emissions SUV from Ford, based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. The newly captured prototype hints at a smaller electric crossover, which will join the Puma family. Previously, the Puma served as Ford’s entry-level product in the European market after the discontinuation of the Fiesta hatchback. The new electric crossover is expected to follow suit.
Triumph has partnered with Monster Energy for the FIM Motocross World Championship in the MX2 division for the 2024 season with a two-rider team. Below is the official release from Triumph:
Mikkel Haarup and Camden McLellan Join Monster Energy Triumph MX2 Race Team for Europe’s 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship
The Monster Energy Triumph MX2 Race Team introduces Mikkel Haarup and Camden McLellan as its MX2 racers for Triumph. In their highly anticipated first year of competition for Monster Energy Triumph Racing in Europe’s FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship, both Mikkel and Camden bring experience, talent, and a clear focus to ensure a successful season in 2024.
Mikkel Haarup, a respected racer and podium finisher in the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship over many years, had a standout season in 2022, finishing seventh overall in the final MX2 standings. The Dane’s consistent results and frequent trips to the podium caught the attention of the Monster Energy Triumph Racing Team Manager, Vincent Bereni.
Joining Mikkel is up-and-coming racer, Camden McLellan. After placing fourth in the 2022 EMX250 European Championship, the 19-year-old joined the highly competitive MX2 Motocross World Championship for 2023. Despite an early season injury, he became a regular threat to the top-five, ultimately finishing 13th in the final standings.
Following the unveiling of the Monster Energy Triumph Racing MX2 race bike at the FIM Motocross of Nations, Mikkel began testing with the team in Spain at a variety of different tracks and was joined by Camden in early November. Initial feedback is incredibly positive, with both riders and Monster Energy Triumph Racing fully focused on the 2024 MX2 Motocross World Championship, which begins with the MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina on March 10.
“To get the opportunity to be a part of a factory team like Monster Energy Triumph Racing doesn’t come around very often. I’m extremely proud to be joining Triumph for the 2024 season and it means a great deal to me. We have all the right people in place within this team and the support from everyone involved has been amazing. I am looking forward to showing what this new bike can do during 2024 and I can’t wait to start racing!” – Mikkel Haarup
“I’m honored to be one of two riders to get the opportunity to join this team and become part of its history. It’s been a long wait for everyone to see the bike in action and I really believe that Triumph took every second behind the scenes to build a race-winning bike; I really believe that’s what they have delivered, and I can’t wait to get behind the gate on the new machine! My first impressions of the bike and team is hard to put into words. I’ve really been blown away by both the performance of the bike and the insane work ethic and intent of the whole crew. We’ve just started testing and already I’m more than comfortable on the bike, and it’s only going to get better as we continue to fine-tune things. My goal next year is to go out and be a title contender, but I don’t want to get too ahead of myself. I just need to focus on improving and getting fitter, stronger, and faster throughout the winter and by round one next year I can have a more realistic expectation.” – Camden McLellan
Vincent Bereni, Monster Energy Triumph Racing Team Manager, said: “We are excited to welcome Mikkel and Camden to the Monster Energy Triumph Racing team. Together, we will begin a historic season competing with Triumph in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Our testing program began right after the Motocross of Nations, and we will continue our race machine development throughout the winter. Mikkel is a very experienced rider in the MX2 class, and this is very important to Triumph. He has already shown impressive speed and skill on the bike, and with his motivation, combined with our team’s work ethic and experience, we will work hard to achieve our goals. As for Camden, he not only impressed us during the 2023 season, but I feel like the whole paddock was impressed by his speed and consistency. We are very fortunate and very excited to have Camden on the team and I strongly believe that we can take his ability to the next level in 2024. For now, we will continue testing in readiness for the new season, and we can’t wait to get things underway in Argentina.”
Head of Off-Road Programs at Triumph Motorcycles, Ian Kimber, added: “Signing Mikkel and Camden as the first riders to the Monster Energy Triumph Racing MX2 program marks a new chapter in Triumph’s rich racing history. Together, with the efforts of the rest of the team led by Vincent, both riders will ensure that we have the best chance of showing the world what our new 250cc motocross bike is capable of. Mikkel and Camden have settled into the team very well, showcasing their excellent work ethic and ability, while quickly getting to grips with the new bike to give valuable feedback during our initial winter tests. Both riders have demonstrated they have the talent and outright speed, and we are excited to see them be the first Monster Energy Triumph Racing riders to line up on the MX2 World Championship gate in 2024.
Rolls-Royce and its division in Dubai have unveiled The Pearl Cullinan, a unique customized version of the Cullinan SUV. This special edition vehicle was created to commemorate a significant birthday and will be gifted by the owner’s family. Notably, this is the first bespoke Cullinan to undergo modifications by the company’s newly established Private Office Dubai center, in collaboration with local dealer partners.
The Pearl Cullinan project began in early 2022, initiated by a loyal Rolls-Royce customer who wanted to celebrate his father’s 90th birthday in grand style. Top executives from the brand personally met with the father to gain insights into his life story and interests. This meeting served as the inspiration for the entire project.
BMW introduced the XM as the second model fully developed by the M division. With its large size, heavy build, and immense power, the SUV has shown impressive speed on straight highway sections. However, its cornering capabilities have come under scrutiny.
After the crash at Pikes Peak during an attempt to surpass the Lamborghini Urus’ record, there were doubts about the XM’s cornering design. Nevertheless, giving it another chance, the super SUV underwent testing on the Nurburgring during development. A new video from km77.com provides insights into its performance in the moose test. The Spanish colleagues who conducted the test discovered that the XM is not particularly slow, but it also isn’t exceptional.
Bentley has created a new tricycle for kids, drawing inspiration from its bespoke Mulliner division. This specially designed trike incorporates elements commonly found in Bentley’s customized Mulliner models, providing children with a luxurious riding experience.
The Mulliner tricycle comes in White Sand paint, directly taken from Bentley’s color palette. To ensure safety, it features a five-point harness with magnetic buckles that securely fasten the child. The tricycle also boasts a newly designed seat with soft inserts, showcasing Mulliner’s signature diamond-in-diamond handmade quilting. Additionally, the headrest proudly displays the Bentley badge stitched onto it.
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