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Audi Q6 e-tron Off-Road Concept

Audi has unveiled a new off-road vehicle capable of tackling any terrain. It is the Audi Q6 e-tron off-road concept that also features a new design language.

Although not much information has been released about this car yet, what can be seen in the photos are the thin headlights positioned in the upper front part, the closed front grille, thin daytime running lights located in the bumper, and four LED lights. The sporty look of this off-roader is contributed by the falling roof line that indicates that this is a coupe-SUV model, and not one of the crossovers from Audi’s fleet, and the wide wheel arches.

The car is equipped with a set of massive off-road tires, and the high ground clearance shows that this off-roader is capable of tackling any terrain. Audi did not reveal many details about the car except that it is an EV concept powered by two electric motors with a combined power output of 380 kW and can climb gradients of up to 100 percent thanks to its newly designed portal axles.

The new design also increases the torque at the wheels by 50 percent, which reduces the vehicle’s top speed to 175 km/h (108 mph). That’s plenty for any off-road vehicle, but it also allows it to climb slopes of up to 45 degrees.

“The Q6 e-tron offroad concept is a reinterpretation of quattro. The model shows the potential that our platform for all electric vehicles already has today. This vehicle can claim new ground. We look forward to seeing our customers’ reactions to this highly emotive car,” said Audi CEO Gernot Döllner enthused.

The car will be tested on February 1, 2025, at the F.A.T. Ice Race.

Source: Audi

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Nikola Corporation could get a new owner

The American manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles, Nikola Corporation, was founded in 2014 and since then has been struggling with all the difficulties of the commercial vehicle market. Now, it is in the most difficult situation that suggests that the company could be sold.

Three years ago, the founder of the company, Trevor Milton, was sentenced to four years in prison for fraud, and his place at the head of the company was taken by Steve Girsky. Unnamed sources told Bloomberg that the company is in financial trouble and needs a savior. The company also announced that it has enough money to cover its obligations until the end of Q1 2025, and that it is working to find a partner to save the company from bankruptcy.

Although a final decision has yet to be made, it is possible that management will give permission for the sale, although many believe that the best decision would be a partnership, if there are interested parties.

Source: Bloomberg

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2026 Škoda Octavia 4×4

In 1996, Škoda launched the small family car (C-segment) Octavia, which shares its name with a model produced between 1959 and 1971. Over time, this car became the Czech manufacturer’s flagship model in Europe, and its success was based not only on listening to customers and offering proven solutions, but also on a complete range of engines. Now, 4×4 drive is returning to the offer in a new petrol version with great performance.

This decision could be a good move by the Czech company, because its main competitors have kept this technology only in SUV models. All-wheel drive comes in both body styles, which is not the case with the new sports version (Octavia RS).

The manufacturer intends for this version to enter production in Q2 2025, while the first deliveries would start in early summer. The Octavia 4×4 comes with a 2.0-liter TSI engine with 204 hp, connected to a 7-speed DSG gearbox.

The Octavia 4×4 is already available for order in Germany and will be launched in other markets in the coming weeks. As for pricing, it starts at 39,760 euros for the sedan and 40,460 euros for the Octavia Combi 2.0 TSI DSG 4×4.

Source: Škoda