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Nissan Hyper Force Concept with 1,341 HP

Between October 26 and November 5, the Japan Mobility Show takes place, where many companies will present their new cars. One of them is Nissan, which has unveiled a high-performance electric supercar, the Nissan Hyper Force Concept.

A completely new design that not only pays homage to the current GT-R model, but also contains solid carbon and has great aerodynamic performance developed in cooperation with the Nismo department. Active aerodynamic components, movable front wings and both ends of the rear wing, as well as the design of the front section and rear diffuser give better airflow, providing better stability and handling. It is equipped with advanced self-driving technology and numerous sensors and hyper LIDAR.

The Hyper Force Concept is equipped with a 1,000 kWh battery that enables a power of 1,341 hp which, thanks to e-4ORCE technology, is sent to all wheels. The driver can use several driving modes, GT (Grand Touring – used as a mode for more comfortable driving and combines the screens on the steering wheel into a simpler interface) and R mode (Racing – provides more information valuable for racing and includes a red light in the cabin).

The car is also equipped with lightweight forged carbon rims that help cool the brakes but also improve aerodynamic performance. The cabin is illuminated with blue light and the seats are made of carbon and have four-point seat belts.

Source: Nissan

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Porsche sales results in nine months of 2023

After last year’s record sales results, the first half of 2023 brought better numbers that also continued in the third quarter. According to the Porsche AG report, the company recorded a 12.6 percent increase in sales revenue in the nine months of 2023.

“Across all model lines, our vehicles are in high demand worldwide. At the same time, exclusivity and individualization of our products are steadily increasing,” explains Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board at Porsche AG.

Despite the large investments and other expenses that the company had this year, when it celebrates its 75th anniversary, Porsche is heavily preparing for the premiere of four new models next year. This did not significantly affect the operating profit of the company, which increased by 9.0 percent, but the operating return on sales was lower by 0.6 percent (18.3 percent) compared to the same period in 2022 (18.9 percent).

“We benefit from a robust positioning in key global regions. We have seen above-average growth in Europe, North America as well as in the ‘Overseas and Emerging Markets’ region. Our business model is based on our unique positioning in the automotive industry. Unlike niche luxury manufacturers, we benefit from scaling effects within Porsche and cost advantages due to the cooperation with Volkswagen Group,” said Blume.

In the first nine months of 2023, Porsche delivered 242,722 vehicles, which is an increase of 9.6 percent compared to the same period last year. The electric Porsche Taycan was delivered to 27,885 customers, which is 11 percent more than in 2022. “We continue to benefit from high demand and positive product mix and price effects. We have always clearly exceeded this goal – despite difficult circumstances in the supply chain and sales regions, where development in terms of e-mobility can vary significantly,” he said Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Board Member for Finance and IT.

Porsche has high expectations in 2024 as well, when sales revenue is expected to be in the range of 40 to 42 billion euros.

Source: Porsche

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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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