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New Kia Forte Spied For The First Time, Could Be Called K4

A mystery awaits us, my friends. This particular set of automotive spy photos presents a vehicle that has not been seen before and carries sparse information about it. Kia deserves acknowledgment for their ability to keep secrets.

Based on our deductions, we believe that this camouflaged sedan is the forthcoming Kia Forte of the next generation. However, we use this name loosely because the Forte goes by the name Cerato in certain markets. Additionally, there are rumours that it might be called K4 once the covers are removed. There is also a chance that it could be referred to as K3, which is yet another name for the current Forte in specific regions. This adds to the confusion since Kia recently unveiled a new K3 sedan in Mexico, although that K3 is an upgraded version of the subcompact Rio. Notably, the car captured in these photos appears to be larger. Therefore, regardless of the badge it ends up donning, it is clear that this is an evolution of the Forte. Are we all on the same page?


Cars

Kia EV6 GT: A Stunning Car with a Competitive Price, but Does It Live Up to the Hype?

The increase in power in the Kia EV6 GT is truly remarkable. The previous flagship model, the GT-Line e-AWD trim, boasted an impressive 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque. These figures alone are enough to impress, especially when compared to a Porsche 718 Cayman which only has 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, albeit with less weight to carry.

However, Kia takes it a step further with the EV6 GT, ramping up the power to 576 horsepower and 545 lb-ft of torque. To put this into perspective, this is 142 more horses than a Cayenne Turbo and almost as much torque as a Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. It’s worth noting that the Porsche SUV is around 900 pounds heavier than the smaller Kia model.

GT seat insertChris Davies/SlashGear

Consequently, the EV6 GT accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.4 seconds. Kia proudly points out that this is faster than renowned sports cars like the Mercedes-AMG GT, the McLaren 570S, and the Ferrari California T.

Motorsport

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Vs. Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Defender

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is here, debuting at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new LC, known internally as the 250-Series, borrows some of its hard bits from the Lexus GX and Toyota Tacoma, but with a starting price in the mid-$50,000 range, it’ll go toe to toe with the likes of the Land Rover Defender 110, Jeep Wrangler, and Ford Bronco. So how does it stack up against that excellent competitive set?

We’re pitting the 250-Series up against the base-model Land Rover Defender S 110, a nicely equipped Ford Bronco Badlands four-door, and a Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe four-door, all of which can be had for about the same price as the Land Cruiser’s estimated $55k base. As is usually the case, the Land Cruiser is better in some specifications and worse in others. And of course, we’ll have to wait and see how the 250-Series performs in the real world before we can truly name a winner in this newly revitalized off-road SUV segment. But one thing’s for sure, the Bronco, Wrangler, and Defender have some new competition.


NewsNew

Triumph Releases Motocross Model Chassis Information

The highly anticipated Triumph motocross bike has become a reality, and now we have access to the chassis information! Recent social media posts by Ricky Carmichael hinted at exciting news regarding the new Triumph motocross bikes. However, he did not share any details, which left the internet feeling dissatisfied. Fortunately, Triumph has just released the first episode of a video series that will focus on various aspects of their new motocross machines. The inaugural episode sheds light on the chassis. While an official release date has not been announced, Triumph assures us that the new motocross bikes will be available later this year.

News

2023 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Raised $7.4 Million For Men’s Health

In 2023, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride achieved great success, raising $7.4 million for men’s health. This annual event, which celebrated its 10th year in partnership with Triumph Motorcycles, saw a record-breaking turnout of 104,000 riders in 893 different cities around the world. These dapper riders came together to raise funds and awareness for both physical and mental health.

The $7.4 million raised represents a 24 percent increase from the previous year’s fundraising efforts, which is particularly impressive considering the challenging financial times many people are facing. This achievement highlights the dedication and generosity of the riders involved.

Mark Hawwa, the founder and director of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, expressed his satisfaction with the event’s success. He emphasized the mission of challenging stereotypes associated with motorcyclists and using the classic motorcycle community as a force for good. Hawwa also highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental health, strengthening social connections, and ensuring that no one feels alone in their struggles.

Triumph Motorcycles played a significant role in the success of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, supporting the event for 10 years. Triumph chief commercial officer Paul Stroud expressed his admiration for the record-breaking 2023 DGR event and the partnership between Triumph and the ride. He mentioned that Triumph released the Bonneville T120 Black DGR Limited Edition and a range of lifestyle clothing to contribute to fundraising efforts for men’s health.

Overall, the 2023 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride demonstrated unity, resilience, and passion within the motorcycle community. The organizers and participants have much to be proud of in their global commitment to supporting men’s health.

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Trystan Hart Secures 2023 U.S. Hard Enduro Championship with Silver Kings Victory

Trystan Hart: “The race went really well here in Idaho, not a lot of drama for me – I caught the guys early on and then Cody [Webb] and I battled for a bit before he had a huge high-side down the hill. The track got harder and harder closer to the finish and I was just coasting on the trails, which I don’t normally do, but I was conserving energy in case there were any more surprises. It was a good race, I was so nervous bringing it home!”

Trystan Hart from FMF KTM Factory Racing has successfully defended his AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Championship title by winning the Silver Kings Hard Enduro race. This year, Hart has maintained his winning form from last season and continued his perfect record in Round 6 at the Silver Mountain Ski Resort, also securing the AMA West Extreme Regional Championship.

Hart took the lead during the early stages of the Main Event, finishing with a total time of 2:52:36 and securing a winning margin of 40 seconds. This victory marks his third consecutive crown in the series.

Ryder LeBlond: “It was a gnarly day on the mountain here at the Silver Kings Hard Enduro. This was definitely a real hard enduro – probably one of the toughest ones I’ve done in the United States so far, it was just a long, brutal beat down. We had some good battles all day, which was fun, and at the end there I was able to break away from the group and grab P2 for the day, which is awesome.”

Ryder LeBlond from Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing finished in second place, with Cody Webb from Sherco taking the final spot on the podium. Despite a detour that cost him significant time, Colton Haaker put on a solid performance and secured fourth place at the Silver Kings event.

Colton Haaker: “Super steep, super long, and I got some cramps. I had a great time, just had a small mishap at the first checkpoint where I went down the silver route for about 20 minutes and had to double-back to hit the gold run. I was in the lead, then that put me back to 15th, charged through the race, and pulled it in for a fourth-place finish. All in all, great day, and the bike was awesome.”

1.) Trystan Hart

2.) Ryder LeBlond

3.) Cody Webb

4.) Colton Haaker

Motorsport

Meet Mirage, The Rare Porsche 911 from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

The latest Transformers movie is here in time for the summer blockbuster season. Titled “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” it is in theaters now to take audiences on an adventure set in the 1990s. It also introduces a new faction of Transformers called the Maximals and features the Autobots, with a Porsche 911 Carrera named Mirage taking a central role. 

More specifically, Mirage is a 964 series Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 when in car form, a particularly rare model that is an unusual choice to base a hero on. However, according to Oliver Hoffmann, Head of Marketing Communications at Porsche AG, the Carrera RS 3.8 is perfect because of Mirage’s character traits, describing him as “A tough character with a good heart and a bit of a rebellious streak now and again.” 

Porsche only built 55 units of the Carrera RS 3.8, which are highly valuable today. Five picture cars were built to look like the original car to avoid the risk of damage and fulfill specific functions. One car was modified to go backward at high speed, while another was prepared for stunt sequences. Additional cars were built for close-ups or scenes involving the actors interacting with the car. 

The only area where a real Carrera RS 3.8 was used is sound design. “It was important to us to represent the sound of the 911 model depicted in the film,” said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing of Porsche Cars North America. “It was extremely ambitious due to the number of cars needed from a limited production 911, but we are thrilled with the result and hope audiences are too.”

What makes “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” unique is the level of involvement the production team had with Porsche, which was very hands-on with the development of Mirage. According to Irene Trachtenberg, SVP of Worldwide Marketing Partnerships at Paramount, that partnership “brought our Autobot Mirage to life in a most unique, iconic, and unforgettable way.”   

As for Porsche, it has been actively promoting the movie on its YouTube site and through social media. The automaker is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and has been very active in sponsoring exhibits and releasing videos to commemorate the milestone. 

Motorsport

2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R Unofficially Revealed In New Spy Photos

New spy photos have emerged, giving us an unofficial look at the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R. Despite its stealthy appearance, this updated model features distinctive styling tweaks that set it apart from its predecessor. Spotted near Ford’s global headquarters in Dearborn, the truck caught the attention of our vigilant spy photographers.

Unlike the current Raptor R model available for purchase, this upcoming 2024 version boasts noticeable design changes. While Ford has previously teased a facelift for the 2024 F-150, this is our first unobstructed view of the truck. Interestingly, Ford boldly advertises this particular truck as a Raptor R.


BMW

BMW Motorrad’s Award-Winning Brand Room at BMW Welt

The BMW Welt in Munich boasts the Brand & Customer Institute, which is the only one of its kind in the automotive industry. It allows chosen partners and employees to immerse themselves in BMW Group’s brands, including BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and BMW Motorrad, which has had its own brand room since January 2022.

BMW Motorrad’s brand room was named “Brand Architecture” in the “Spatial Communication” category of last year’s Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design. The “Red Dot Design Award” has been adjudicating for the awards since 1954, with the red dot symbolising quality and excellence and becoming internationally recognised.

BMW Motorrad received the iF DESIGN AWARD as the latest recognition, which has been a globally accepted symbol of excellent design since 1954 and is one of the leading global design awards. The BMW Motorrad brand room was able to win over the 133 independent and international experts on the jury for the award for its excellent architectural design and an emotionally crafted brand training programme, making it one of the leading design honours.

The design challenges for the BMW Motorrad brand room were significant because of the small area of 38 square metres, which required the immersion of imaginative brand concepts in inspiring architecture. The solution was a multi-sensory interior design that harmonised with the iconic glass facade of the existing building and supported the interactive experience in the space. The result was an experience that excited curiosity and creativity in visitors who could explore the BMW Motorrad brand and its world.

The customers and fans of BMW Motorrad know that the brand embodies an active lifestyle and experience-oriented attitude, which is the brand promise of “Make Life a Ride.” In the BMW Motorrad brand room designed to cater to personal experiences, the brand’s thematic focus areas are offered through fascinating brand access points that serve as interactive immersion experiences. The BMW Motorrad brand room is a place of communication and dialogue, analogous to a motorcyclist gathering around the campfire that provides a perfect backdrop for training sessions.

In essence, the BMW Motorrad brand room is a holistic experiential concept, featuring elements that appeal to all the senses, including sound, light, and natural materials. The combination of unique features and holistic design makes the BMW Motorrad brand room a memorable and creative experience.

BMW has made it easy to experience the BMW Motorrad brand among other BMW Group brands in the BMW Motorrad brand room at BMW Welt Munich since January 2022. The Brand Mover Training immersive experience in the BMW Motorrad brand room gives visitors all the insight into the brand and its customer types and values through interactive training sessions that simulate all the senses.

If you are interested in BMW motorcycles and BMW Motorrad rider equipment, you can find the press material in the BMW Group PressClub, accessible via www.press.bmwgroup.com. You can also contact Sarah Bauer, Corporate, Product and Innovation Communications, at +49-151-601-94180, or via email at Sarah.Bauer@bmw.de.