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ABT Sportsline and Cupra will build special models

In 2026, Cupra will launch new generations of Formentor and Leon, and these models will be the basis for a new joint project between the manufacturer and ABT Sportsline. It is a series of modified cars that will be part of the Cupra range.

“Cupra and ABT have enjoyed an intensive and trusting partnership for years, and the cooperation is now being taken to a new level. We are happy to present special versions of the Cupra Formentor and Leon, which carry the ABT badge,” said Hans-Jurgen Abt, CEO of the ABT Group.

The two companies already cooperate in the Extreme E and Formula E motorsport series. The official announcement did not provide information about chassis or performance improvements for the Leon and Formentor, which means that the changes could actually be limited to aesthetics.

ABT Sportsline will produce a special bodykit that includes a sharper front splitter, side skirts and rear bumper extensions, a larger rear spoiler, ABT badging, and a new set of 21-inch wheels. Leon and Formentor are just the beginning of the modification that other Cupra models will undergo as well.

Source: ABT Sportsline

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2027 Karma Amaris

The Karma Amaris is a new supercar that will hit the market in 2026. It is a project of the American company Karma Automotive, which was formed after the bankruptcy of Fisker Automotive.

The company has not revealed much information about the car, but what is known for now is that it will have an aluminum structure and will follow in the footsteps of the Kaveya model. Some design details will remind many of the Jaguar XKR, such as the hood that connects to a line that starts at the tip of the nose and extends to the back. It will be equipped with 22-inch Constellation forged aluminum wheels and Americana-style side exhaust pipes.

It is also not known which powertrain the Amaris will use, but the option is a four-cylinder turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor. Karma announced that the Amaris will have an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 266 km/h.

Karma Automotive also announced that the Gysera sedan, which was supposed to be an all-electric vehicle, will get an EREV powertrain like the Amaris.

Source: Karma Automotive

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Refreshed Renault Espace

In 2023, Renault unveiled the sixth generation Espace, which shares most of its components with the Austral model. Two years later, the French manufacturer launched a refreshed version of the model.

Renault increased the length of the refreshed Espace to 4.74 meters, added a new Renault design language, a new Baltic blue-gray exterior color, and an exclusive Light Sand interior. This design language was first seen with the arrival of the flagship Rafale model, and was quickly adopted by the smaller Captur and Symbioz models. It includes a redesigned front end with new LED lights, redesigned daytime running lights, a new radiator grille, and simplified bumper air intakes that give it a more elegant look.

The cabin features ergonomic front seats and improved soundproofing. The refreshed Espace is the first Renault model to feature a new driver recognition system, which activates a user profile with personalized settings that include seat position, favorite radio stations, and infotainment system applications. A large glass roof is available as an option and comes with Solarbay technology that allows it to be transparent or darkened according to the driver’s wishes. In front of the driver is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch infotainment system screen, while a 9.3-inch head-up display is optional.

Renault also offers three equipment packages: Techno, Iconic and Espirit Alpine, which differ in their radiator grilles and slightly smaller rear lights.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Espace is powered by a 1.2-L three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine combined with two electric motors with a total power of 200 hp, and offers a range of 1,100 km. The same hybrid powertrain is used in the current version.

Source: Renault

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