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2025 Genesis GV60 Magma

In March, South Korean brand Genesis unveiled a luxury concept that represents a milestone in the brand’s evolution, the GV60 Magma. Now the company has announced that production will start in 2025.

“We want a new unique combination of Korean premium feeling, which is quite unique and special, as well as European driving dynamics. We will not talk about numbers, because that is not the most important thing. However, Magma cars will not be slow,” said Director of Vehicle Development, Tyrone Johnson.

The GV60 Magma concept is wider and lower than the standard GV60 and is adorned with unique exterior details, adjustable suspension and thermodynamics. Inside, there are comfortable leather-trimmed seats with double diamond pattern stitching. It is equipped with the Magma Performance Program, which will eventually reach every model in the range.

Although it is Genesis’ answer to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and KIA EV6 GT, the company says it is a completely different car. “The Ioniq 5 N and the EV6 GT are categorically different cars, they have different characters, and that’s not just the result of the tuning, but also some hardware changes. Also, the Magma brings hardware changes,” said Tyrone Johnson.

Source: Genesis

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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

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