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April 28, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The Selection In The Entry-Level Market Is Expanded By The A2-Compliant Neo-Retro Roadster

400cc motorbikes are regarded as mid-sized vehicles in Europe. Young riders must first complete an A1 licence before obtaining an A2 licence since they need an A2 licence to ride. An unlimited licence follows, allowing motorcyclists to operate any motorbike with any amount of power and displacement. While such an idea would be ludicrous in the United States, it is relatively common in Europe and some regions of Asia.

Therefore, it comes as no surprise that mid-sized bikes with 400- to 500-cc engines are quite well-liked in Europe. Global manufacturers are releasing an increasing number of models into the market. For instance, the Wottan Rebbe 400, a neo-retro naked bike, is about to be on sale in Italy.

Performance Upgrade Revealed For The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

April 24, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Aerodynamic effectiveness and steady performance over long distances are prioritized in the new design.

The newest generation of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, outfitted with the new Evo-kit to further improve its performance on the track, has been introduced by Porsche Motorsport. The new layout prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency and consistent performance over long distances and is primarily intended for GT2 racing series, track days, and Clubsport events.

The high-performance 911 GT2 RS sports vehicle from the 991 generation is built upon, but the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo-kit adds considerably optimized aerodynamics, revised 18-inch wheels, reworked shock absorbers, and better safety systems.

Porsche Motorsport intends to provide its clients with the tools necessary to continue competing at the pinnacle of the GT2 industry with the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo-kit, according to Michael Dreiser, Director of Sales at Porsche Motorsport.

With a modified front splitter and a taller Gurney flap on the rear wing to improve aerodynamic balance, the new layout has undergone considerable aerodynamic revision. A redesigned apron, improved air intakes for brake cooling, and a radiator located in the middle are all features of the front section.

The front lid has also been changed to offer the proper ventilation. The revised shock absorber arrangement results in consistently quick lap times by reducing tire wear during competitions.

In order to accommodate bigger rims, which have increased in size from 10.5 to 12 inches on the front axle and from 12.5 to 13 inches at the back, the new Evo-kit also has widened front and rear fenders. The side sills were recently redesigned to make a visually seamless transition between the wheels.

In addition, wider air ports in the rear apron provide more effective ventilation of the engine compartment and back brakes, lowering the thermal load on parts, especially in high-temperature situations.

The most recent configuration stage will make its debut this weekend in Italy’s Monza as a part of the European Fanatec GT2 series, which consists of six racing weekends with two races each lasting around 50 minutes. In addition to an SRO package that includes a quick-fill fuel system and enhanced side impact cushioning, the new rain lights meet FIA specifications.

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The New AK Premium Is Unveiled By Kymco In Europe

April 24, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

With its most luxurious maxi-scooter to yet, the Taiwanese scooter expert seeks to unseat the powerful Yamaha TMAX.

Kymco, a Taiwanese scooter manufacturer, has unveiled a new model to compete in the high-end maxi-scooter market. Kymco established themselves in this market when they unveiled the AK550 in 2017. To compete with the Yamaha TMAX, the company has introduced the AK Premium for 2023, a stylish and potent scooter.

A 550cc twin-cylinder engine with a 270-degree crankshaft that generates 51 horsepower powers the AK Premium. The engine is coupled with a constantly variable transmission for a comfortable and easy ride. Throttle-by-wire technology on the scooter enables smoother acceleration and more precise engine control. Additionally, it has two different power settings that may be chosen from in its programmable riding modes.

The AK Premium boasts a menacing front fascia with aggressive LEDs and more aggressive bodywork. The design makes the Premium seem even more futuristic in style than the already athletic aesthetic of the AK550. The AK Premium has a number of extra amenities that make it a comfortable and secure ride for long-distance trips, including traction control and cruise control.

With a weight of 238 kilogrammes, the new Kymco AK Premium challenges the heavyweights in its division. The Yamaha TMAX weighs 216 kilogrammes as a point of reference. But Kymco has made sure that the weight is evenly distributed and that the scooter is simple to use.

The AK Premium is a tough competitor in the premium maxi-scooter market because of its strong engine, fashionable design, and opulent features.

With a suggested retail price of 10,999 Euros (or $12,206 USD) from Kymco, the AK luxury offers a competitive option in the market for luxury maxi-scooters. In fact, at this price range, the premium maxi-scooter retails for 15,613 Euros in its Tech Max trim, which is a few thousand Euros less than the Yamaha TMAX.

The manufacturer thinks that riders looking for a robust, cozy, and stylish scooter capable of managing both city and long-distance trips would find the AK Premium appealing.

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In China, Harley-Davidson Reveals The X500 For The First Time

April 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

It is by no means a secret that Harley-Davidson and the Chinese motorbike maker QJ Motor are partners. The parent business of numerous upcoming brands in the motorcycle industry is QJ, usually referred to as Qianjiang. The Qianjiang empire includes companies with names like Benelli, Keeway, and QJ Motor. It also has alliances with well-known producers like MV Agusta and, yes, Harley-Davidson.

The X500 Is The Newest Model Created By Harley-Davidson In Collaboration With The Chinese Company Qianjiang.

The X 500, a departure from Harley-Davidson’s classic cruiser style and more of a tough, urban roadster, is one of the most widely anticipated bikes to emerge from the Harley x QJ cooperation. The newest model, which follows closely on the heels of Harley teasing the jointly built 4XX with Indian motorbike maker Hero MotoCorp, was formally introduced during the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show.

As would be predicted, the Benelli Leoncino 500, an existing motorcycle in the Qianjiang armoury, and the Harley-Davidson X500 have a lot in similarity. The chassis, wheels, and general posture of the X500 resemble those of the Leoncino 500, therefore the designers at QJ appear to have done very little to hide this fact. The outcome is, next to the Pan America adventure cycle, one of the least Harley-looking Harleys in existence.

Those of you familiar with Benelli’s 500cc twins won’t need an introduction to the X500’s performance. It has a 500cc parallel-twin engine with a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected output of 47 horsepower and around 33 pound-feet of torque. Steel tubular frame, 50-millimeter inverted front fork, and monoshock at the back all support the engine. The front and rear 17-inch wheels of the X500 let it roll along, and the front and rear single disc and twin radially mounted disc brakes help it stop.

The X500’s cockpit is equipped with a semi-digital instrument pod that keeps everything appearing small, if not a bit flimsy. A single LED headlight and a tail light with built-in turn signals are also included on the bike. Other than ABS, the X500 doesn’t have many technological rider aids. We’ll have to wait and see where this new model goes next as the bike has only been shown off in China thus far.

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The Lamborghini Revuelto Debuts At The 2023 Auto Shanghai

April 20, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The Huracan Tecnica and Urus Performante are in the limelight alongside the electric supercar.

Nowadays, there aren’t many significant auto shows, but China is still a thriving market, thus Auto Shanghai is a fantastic venue for manufacturers to display their newest models. The Revuleto, Lamborghini’s much anticipated Aventador successor, will be on display during the event.

The Urus Performante and Huracan Tecnica join the V12 plug-in hybrid supercar, and a Urus S is displayed in a special Ad Persona chamber for custom builds.

The Revuelto is painted in a brilliant orange colour, just like in the official photos. If you don’t like that, there are no fewer than seven colour groups available in the configurator, which is currently operational.

In Shanghai, the electric Sant’Agata Bolognese vehicle with 1,001 horsepower is making its Asia Pacific premiere. Being at the exhibition with the “High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV)” makes sense given that China is Lamborghini’s second-largest single market.

As Revuelto will be followed by a few other hybrids, it marks the start of a new phase for the raging bull. In 2024, when the Huracan replacement will also be unveiled with an electrified engine, Lamborghini has already announced a Urus PHEV. The fleet will expand to include a fourth car around 2028—a 2+2 grand tourer that is entirely electric.

In the interim, we anticipate that Lamborghini will use the same method for the long-running Aventador by producing a number of versions of the Revuelto. It is reasonable to assume that the roadster will be the next addition to the supercar family, and it probably won’t be long until the Italian exotic label does so.

In a recent interview, CEO Stephan Winkelmann predicted that despite stricter emissions rules, the new supercar will still be around in 2030. It will be made possible by hybridising the V12, and the Huracan replacement’s hybrid drivetrain will make it viable as well. The second version of the Urus hyper SUV will be an EV.

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For Its Next Models, Ferrari Will Use Samsung OLED Technology

April 16, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The Italian supercar manufacturer desires to outsource the creation of non-essential components.

Samsung is most likely best recognised for its smart devices, which include LCD and LED panels, cell phones and tablets, TVs, digital movie theatre screens, computers, and many more items.

However, aside from the consumer technology sector, Samsung works on a wide range of other initiatives and is actually one of the largest component suppliers to the automobile sector, including infotainment systems, telematics, and sophisticated driver-assistance system parts. The South Korean business has partnered with a well-known carmaker for its latest venture.

In order to provide OLED technology for new display options that will be used in next production models from the Maranello-based company, Samsung and Ferrari inked a Memorandum of Understanding.

Benedetto Vigna, the CEO of Ferrari, and JS Choi, the president and CEO of Samsung Display, inked the agreement during a formal ceremony at Samsung Display’s Asan facility in Korea.

Elevating the client’s experience is crucial in the premium industry, Vigna said during the ceremony. “We will advance significantly in the digital environment of our next-generation models through this strategic partnership with Samsung Display for the dedicated development of bespoke OLED technology display solutions,” the company said.

There is no more information provided by the two parties on the new arrangement, and no financial information is presently available. Prior to now, Ferrari stated that as it puts more money into electrification and new powertrains, it would begin employing outside suppliers for non-essential parts or software.

The pinnacle of this new approach should occur in the middle of this decade when the supercar manufacturer introduces its first battery-powered production model.

The CEO of Samsung Display stated, “Based on our considerable knowledge in OLED technology, we are set to provide cutting-edge display solutions that satisfy Ferrari’s high requirements.

“We are confident that our partnership with Ferrari will present a dynamic opportunity to apply our strengths to the supercar field and strengthen our position in the automotive OLED market, enabling us to achieve ever greater heights.”

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Chinese Luxury Minivan Denza D9 Costs $65,000 & 400 HP Power

April 11, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

In the past, the minivan market in the US and Europe had significant popularity. While there are still some respectable MPV options available on both sides of the Atlantic, the selection is often limited.

However, that is not the situation in China, where big, boxy people movers are now gaining popularity and several domestic and international manufacturers are producing new versions. The Denza D9, which is offered with plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains, is one of the newest participants.

Let’s begin with the name of the brand. Denza is a joint company that BYD and the Mercedes-Benz Group hold equally and that creates high-end automobiles for the People’s Republic. The majority of the company’s earlier products had the feel of rebadged BYDs (a popular Chinese brand), but Denza upped the ante with this new offering. China introduced the D9 last year.

Denza provides the opulent minivan with a choice of three different plug-in hybrid powertrains based on the battery and motor to further complicate matters. The model seen in the page’s opening video is the top-of-the-line model, with a maximum output of 502 pound-feet (681 Newton metres) of torque and 401 horsepower (299 kilowatts) at its peak. These are impressive stats for a nondescript minivan. Up to 112 miles (180 kilometres) may be covered on pure electric power, and curiously for a plug-in hybrid, DC charging is possible with up to 80 kilowatts of power, which isn’t very frequently.

The D9’s cabin may be its most remarkable feature. The Chinese minivan has a total of seven screens: three in the front, two in the front seatbacks for the back seats, and two in the second-row armrests. Although we may not have preferred the capacity touch buttons on the centre console, the quality and material choices around the interior are excellent. All of this isn’t cheap, though; the top-of-the-line vehicle in question costs around $65,000 in China, which is about what Jeep is asking for the flagship Grand Cherokee L in the US, for instance.

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Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Edition 1 Releases With Exorbitant Price

April 11, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The Mercedes-AMG S63 will continue to use its powerful V8 engine for at least another generation, much to the pleasure of aficionados. We regrettably can’t claim the same with the C63 because it has been downgraded to a four-banger.

Both super sedans are now plug-in hybrids, and the larger of the two is already receiving a unique variant called the Edition 1 that will only be available for a short period of time.

It Features Extra Delights Both Inside And Out And Is Only Available For A Brief Period Of Time

The electrified S63, which is advertised as being fully equipped, has a Manufacture alpine grey uni exterior and is fitted with a set of cross-spoke 21-inch AMG forged wheels.

Additionally, it includes the AMG external Night Package, which adds external highlights in high-gloss black or dark chrome. Other amenities include tinted glass, red brake calipers, and a silver-chrome gasoline filler lid with the AMG insignia.

Mercedes has not yet revealed inside photos, but the Edition 1 includes black Nappa leather seats with red seams that contrast with the black. The sporty steering wheel is also covered in Nappa leather.

The inside of the special edition features a black and red color scheme throughout, and it has a distinctive Edition 1 badge carved in the console as well as an illuminated red AMG emblem on the door sills.

Mercedes will also provide an indoor vehicle cover with a permeable outer layer as a bonus. Scratches and dust shouldn’t be an issue because it is made of a tear-resistant synthetic fabric and has an anti-static woven flannel lining inside.

Price? That amounts to exactly €208,392.80 on the domestic market for the vehicle. It amounts to little more than $228,300 at the current exchange rate, but keep in mind that Germany has a 19 percent VAT. Local deliveries are expected to start the following month.

By buying the V12-powered Maybach S680 4Matic for an eye-watering €230.556.55, German customers may pay even more for an S-Class. With a range-topping price of $229,000 before extras, it is significantly more accessible but still not inexpensive in the US.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Wins Two More Awards In Addition To The 2023 World Car Of The Year Title

April 7, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The Ioniq 6 won the World Car of the Year Award for 2023, becoming Hyundai the first automaker to do it twice in a succession. It was won in 2022 by the Ioniq 5 together with two other categories. The World Car Design of the Year and World Electric Vehicle Awards went to the Ioniq 6 once more, repeating earlier victories.

One of three candidates for the COTY award, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 edged out the Kia Niro and BMW X1/iX1 for the top spot.

Additionally, It Received Awards For Both Car And Electric Vehicle Design

Jaehoon Chang, president and chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor Company, stated, “We are happy to win this distinguished honor two years in a row, which recognizes the amazing skills and unwavering efforts of everyone at Hyundai Motor Company to bring EVs like the Ioniq 6 to market.

The Lucid Air was named the World Luxury Car by the organization, defeating the BMW 7 Series and the Genesis G90 for the title. With more votes than the updated Nissan Z and the all-wheel-drive Toyota GR Corolla with its 300-horsepower 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, the Kia EV6 GT took home the title of World Performance Car.

The Kia has 576 horsepower available and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The Citroen C3 won the World Urban Car Award after competing against the Volkswagen Taigo/Nivus and the ORA Funky Cat/Haomao.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Interior:

Hyundai won the EV prize over the BMW i7 and Lucid Air. For the design award, it had to compete against the Land Rover Range Rover and the Lucid Air.

The World Car Awards jury this year consisted of 100 worldwide automotive journalists from 32 different nations. To choose this year’s COTY finalists and winner, which will receive trophies made by automotive designer Ian Callum, the jury had to narrow down a list of 30 new vehicles.

This spring, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 will arrive on sale in the US. The range of the EV varies between 270 and 361 miles depending on the motor and battery arrangement. The Hyundai has a single motor that produces 225 horsepower and a twin motor that produces 320 horsepower.

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Honda Wins At Red Dot Design Awards

April 4, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Honda received two awards at the 2023 Red Dot Design Awards for the Civic Type R and the new Civic e:HEV vehicles. In addition, it honored winning two more Red Dot Design Awards for its motorcycles, the XL 750 Transalp and the CB750 Hornet.

The Red Dot Design Awards are a coveted distinction recognized for exceptional product design that is aesthetically pleasing, useful, intelligent, and inventive. The victors represent the most recent technological, social, economic, and ecological demands of customers and are chosen by a panel of 50 international experts who test and assess each submission.

Honda’s model CB750 Hornet won a prize for product design. The brand-new motorcycle with the catchy moniker is a sporty naked bike with a new 755cc two-cylinder engine that draws design cues from the previous generation.

The redesigned Hornet is an embodiment of technological beauty with more aggressive lines and angles, according to Honda’s Rome-based design team. The fuel tank, which is modelled after the form of a wasp’s wing and the strength and agility associated with motorcycles in the Streetfighter style, serves as the primary stylistic reference for the Hornet.

The Red Dot judges also awarded the XL750 Trasalp high honor’s. The XL750 Transalp gives the cosy do-it-all crossover to a new generation of motorcyclists, marking the name’s return to Honda’s motorcycle lineup after almost ten years.

It is based on the same 755cc twin-cylinder motor as the Hornet and pays homage to an earlier version, the 1986 XL 600V Transalp, while sporting more contemporary looks. The model’s recognizable “long-legged” posture is still present, giving the daring look for which she is known.

Honda has now received 13 Red Dot Design Awards since 2020, including a “Best of the Best” honor for the Japanese manufacturer in 2020, thanks to its accomplishments this year.

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Wottan, A Spanish Motorcycle Manufacturer, Releases The Rebbe 400 In Italy

Wottan, A Spanish Motorcycle Manufacturer, Releases The Rebbe 400 In Italy

The Selection In The Entry-Level Market Is Expanded By The A2-Compliant Neo-Retro Roadster

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The New AK Premium Is Unveiled By Kymco In Europe

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In China, Harley-Davidson Reveals The X500 For The First Time

In China, Harley-Davidson Reveals The X500 For The First Time

The X500 Is The Newest Model Created By Harley-Davidson In Collaboration With The Chinese Company Qianjiang.

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The Lamborghini Revuelto Debuts At The 2023 Auto Shanghai

The Lamborghini Revuelto Debuts At The 2023 Auto Shanghai

The Huracan Tecnica and Urus Performante are in the limelight alongside the electric supercar.

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For Its Next Models, Ferrari Will Use Samsung OLED Technology

For Its Next Models, Ferrari Will Use Samsung OLED Technology

The Italian supercar manufacturer desires to outsource the creation of non-essential components.

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Chinese Luxury Minivan Denza D9 Costs $65,000 & 400 HP Power

Chinese Luxury Minivan Denza D9 Costs $65,000 & 400 HP Power

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Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Edition 1 Releases With Exorbitant Price

Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Edition 1 Releases With Exorbitant Price

It Features Extra Delights Both Inside And Out And Is Only Available For A Brief Period Of Time

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Wins Two More Awards In Addition To The 2023 World Car Of The Year Title

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Wins Two More Awards In Addition To The 2023 World Car Of The Year Title

Additionally, It Received Awards For Both Car And Electric Vehicle Design

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Interior:

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Honda Wins At Red Dot Design Awards

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