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2025 Hyundai i30 N for the Australian market

Hyundai has unveiled another refreshed edition of the i30 N, this time for the Australian market only. It comes with a new design and sharper body lines, which make the powerful hatchback more exciting.

The new i30 N comes with a redesigned front fascia, a new air intake, a new lip spoiler with matte gray and red accents, and 19-inch forged wheels with a matte gray finish. Inside, in addition to the standard 10.25-inch infotainment screen, there is also a new 10.25-inch instrument cluster, and a red NGS button has been added to the steering wheel that enables N Grin Shift boost. As standard, there are Intelligent Speed ​​Limit Assist systems, as well as Read Occupant Alert, Driver Attention Warning and Multi-Collision Braking systems.

In some markets, the refreshed edition comes with Hyundai Bluelink which includes the Automatic Collision Notification system, Emergency Call function, Connected Routing with real-time traffic information, Alert services and over-the-air software updates. The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system has been upgraded with new front radar sensors, and the camera is placed behind the windshield.

When it comes to the powertrain, there were no changes. Under the bonnet is still a turbocharged 2.0-L four-cylinder engine with 280 hp (209 kW) and 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual or eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Source: Hyundai

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Lanzante offers the conversion of the RB17 Hypercar into a road-legal car

A few days ago, Red Bull presented a two-seater as a blend of two decades of innovation in Formula 1, the RB17 Hypercar. Not a single car has been delivered, yet, and Lanzante are offering new owners to convert the track-focused car into a road-legal high-powered car.

“Lanzante will work with the owners to develop a road-legal version of the RB17 with a V10 engine. We want to ensure that the project stays true to the original design to allow for optimized performance on the track, but still be usable on the road,” the company said.

Red Bull unveiled the RB17 Hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​and at that event Lanzante informed potential buyers that it intended to offer the conversion of their cars into road legal ones. The RB17 is powered by a naturally aspirated V10 engine (around 1,000 hp) combined with an electric motor (200 hp / 149 kW) with a total power of over 1,200 hp, paired with a carbon gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. That is enough to develop a top speed of 350 km/h and achieve lap times like a Formula 1 car.

The British automotive company specializing in service restoration and development of unique vehicles, has experience in turning track-focused cars into road-legal ones. Their latest project is the Porsche 935 produced in only 77 examples, and at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​Lanzante presented two road-legal examples. One of them wore a Martini livery while the other was in a Marlboro Chevron livery. They are powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine with 691 hp (515 kW), mated to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Source: Lanzante

Mini could produce an off-road SUV

The demand for SUVs is increasing, so the British brand Mini announced the arrival of its SUV, which according to unconfirmed information should be based on the Countryman model.

This decision is not surprising if we consider that Mini has experience in Dakar Rally races. They have not confirmed from the British company, it is speculated that the SUV will be built on the basis of the current generation SUV Countryman which comes with drive through all axles (ALL4). Also, the SUV should have significantly higher ground clearance, reinforced suspension and wheels for different surfaces.

Until the decision on the new Mini SUV is confirmed, the British brand offers its customers the electric model Countryman in versions S and JCW with a single electric motor and SE powered by two electric motors.

The Mini Countryman is powered by a single electric motor with 201 hp (148 kW) and is equipped with a 64.7 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and has a range of 462 km. For those who want more power, the Countryman SE ALL4 is powered by two electric motors with a power of 309 hp (227 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.

Source: Reuters

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