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2024 KIA K5

After almost four years, KIA presented a refreshed version of the K5 model intended for the global market. This car is already available in the South Korean market.

KIA K5 is powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine with 160 hp (118 kW), and a 1.6L turbo gasoline engine with 180 hp (132 kW) is also available. Also, customers will be able to choose between a 2.0L LPI (Liquid Propane Injection) engine with 146 hp (107 kW) and a 2.0L engine with 152 hp (112 kW) combined with an electric motor (38.6 kW) for a total power of 204 hp (151 kW).

The car will be offered in two body colors, Wolf gray and Moonscape matte gray, and the exterior design will not differ much from its predecessor. The front and rear lights have been redesigned like those on the electric models, there is also a new front bumper with larger intakes, new tailpipes, but also newly designed rims in sizes from 16″ to 19″.

The interior of the new Kia K5 has undergone several changes. There are two curved screens on the dashboard, the gear lever has been replaced by a small rotary controller, and the car has also received a fingerprint sensor positioned on the center console. There’s also a new head-up display, added soundproofing material and more support for over-the-air upgrades, as well as better high-resolution cameras.

Source: KIA

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2024 KIA K5
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Lando Norris’s 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation is up for sale

Lando Norris is a British-Belgian motorsports racing driver, who entered the world of Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix in 2019. This 24-year-old has so far driven 100 races in which he achieved 1 pole position, 12 podiums and 5 fastest laps in Formula 1. He is currently a member of the McLaren-Mercedes team and although he earns a lot of money (£16m/$20m a year), many expected the first car he bought to be some super powerful sports car, but that is not the case. With his first earnings he bought a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation.

The car is based on the Fiat 600 Jolly, and legend has it that Gianni Agnelli wanted a car that could fit on the back of his 82ft yacht, and the result is this car. The Gia company produced only 650 copies of this model, and Lando’s is unfortunately not original. However, Lando didn’t mind so he bought a car and also let his friends drive it.

This Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation is powered by a rear-mounted 499cc air-cooled 2-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, controlled by a floor-mounted shifter with a wicker gear knob. The car has only 36,539 kilometers on the odometer, and is now looking for a new owner.

The auction will take place between October 26 and 31, and the estimated value of the car is between £28,000 and £33,000.

Source: Car and Classic

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Lando Norris's 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation is up for sale
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2024 Skoda Superb in hatchback and Combi body styles

Last month, Skoda published several photos of the camouflaged fourth-generation Skoda Superb, which will premiere on November 2. Now, the company has released teasers showing the final design of the car in hatchback and Combi versions.

The hatchback is 4,912 mm long, 1834 mm wide and 1481 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2841 mm, and has a lower roofline and wide and thin taillights, including a slightly longer rear suspension. Also, it has a new radiator grille while the side profile is improved with strong shoulder lines.

The interior is spacious enough to accommodate five passengers, and provides 645 liters of luggage space. It is equipped with a 13-inch infotainment screen and a 10-inch digital cockpit. The capacity of the luggage compartment is 645 liters for the hatchback, or 690 liters for the Combi variant, and 28 Simply Clever features are available that further improve practicality.

When it comes to the powertrain, there are three gasoline and two diesel options available that will meet Euro 7 emission standards, as well as a plug-in hybrid available only in the station wagon version. Gasoline engines are 1.5 mHEV with 150 hp/110 kW, and 2.0 TSI with 204 hp/150 kW and 265 hp/195 kW (AWD). The diesel options are the 2.0 TDI diesel engine with 150 hp/110 kW and 193 hp/142 kW (AWD). All engines are paired with a DSG gearbox. It should also be noted that the new Superb is built on the modular MQB platform of the Volkswagen Group.

Source: Skoda

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2024 Skoda Superb in hatchback and Combi body styles
2024 Skoda Superb is here