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2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5

Audi has introduced new models of its compact luxury crossover SUV, the Q5 and SQ5. These are versions of a model that has been on the market for over 15 years, and now comes with a new and more economical gasoline and diesel engine.

Audi now offers three engine types, each including a mild hybrid system with a 1.7 kWh battery and an electric motor with 24 hp and 230 Nm of torque. These include a 2.0-liter TFSI engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque, with FWD and optional AWD. European buyers will also be able to choose a 2.0-liter TDI engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. When it comes to the Audi SQ5, buyers can count on a 3.0-L TFSI 6-cylinder engine with 367 hp (270 kW) and 405 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque.

The Q5 is based on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) platform, and thanks to it, the improved suspension and steering system, the car is noticeably more comfortable than its predecessor. Standard models are equipped with Frequency Selective shock absorbers, while air suspension with adaptive shock absorbers is optional. It is also equipped with second-generation digital OLED taillights, which can warn other road users of accidents and breakdowns by displaying custom graphics, while the front has Matrix LED lights.

Audi says the new Q5 is more spacious than ever before. It is equipped with adjustable rear seats, a curved screen with an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch MMI infotainment display, and there is a 10.9-inch screen on the passenger side. The infotainment system uses the Android Automotive OS and includes access to applications including YouTube. There is also a wireless and cooled charger for mobile phones, two USB-C ports located in the front and two in the back, which charge devices with a power of up to 100W, which is enough for a laptop.

When it comes to prices, the Q5 will start at 52,300 euros, while the new SQ5 will cost around 82,900 euros.

Source: Audi

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Škoda will produce the Octavia in Kvasiny

Škoda has announced that the Octavia will now share the production line with the Karoq and Kodiaq models at the Kvasiny plant. For this reason, the Czech manufacturer opened a training center equipped with the latest technology, including three robotic training workstations and two classrooms for advanced theoretical instruction.

“By producing additional copies of the Octavia in Kvasiny, we use our flexible production network more efficiently and fully utilize the capacities of our factories. In addition to preparations for additional Octavia production in Kvasiny, we have established a training center that offers an ideal environment for additional training and improvement of our team. I would like to thank everyone who participated in this project,” said Andreas Dick, a member of the Škoda board that oversees production and logistics.

Octavia first appeared on the market in the mid-1990s, and since then around 7.5 million cars have been produced. In 2019, the fourth generation of this model based on the improved MQB platform arrived on the market, and recently the Czech manufacturer presented a refreshed edition equipped with the second generation of Matrix-LED headlights. The car is now safer and more comfortable, and ChatGPT has been added to the Laura voice assistant.

When it comes to the powertrain of the current model, customers will be able to choose between two 1.5 TSI petrol engines with optional mild-hybrid technology and DSG, two 2.0 TSI engines, with outputs from 85 kW (115 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp), and one all-wheel-drive variant.

Source: Škoda

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Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires for the new Mercedes-AMG GT

More and more car manufacturers are working closely with tire companies to ensure that the tires are the perfect fit for their vehicles. This allows them to ensure optimal operation of the suspension, steering system and brakes. One of them is the Michelin company, which for three years developed the special Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires for the new Mercedes-AMG GT.

Guys from YouTube channel Tire Reviews conducted an interview with Michelin Sport test driver, Pierre-Antoine Gregoire, who is
said the focus was to produce tires that offered superior handling. Many things were thought about, such as how the car handles on real roads, how the steering wheel feels and how the tires react when changing direction quickly.

Michelin used 25 different compounds for the front tires, which have three parts: the inner is good for wet roads, the middle offers optimal performance when dry, while the outer is tough enough for track driving. The rear tires have two sections for wet grip, a middle section for dry performance and an outer section which is also made for dry conditions.

The Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 was developed at the Michelin test site in Ladoux, France, at the same time that Mercedes was developing the new AMG GT.

Source: Tire Reviews via YouTube