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Audi RS Q8 with 1,000 HP

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The RS Q8 is the largest SUV in Audi’s fleet and is now the basis for a new Mansory project. The German tuning company has made it better and more powerful.

This car is a true beast in the world of SUVs, and it showed it on one of the most famous tracks, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, where it set the fastest lap time in the production SUV category. Last year, a refreshed version was presented, powered by a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine with 640 hp and 850 Nm of torque, which is enough to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 306 km/h.

The Mansory version has a black body and a yellow leather-covered interior. The leather can also be seen on the body details, rims and huge brake calipers. At Mansory, the most attention was paid to increasing power. Under the bonnet is still a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine, but with 1,000 hp and 1,250 Nm of torque. While Mansory hasn’t revealed performance data, what we do know is that the car gets a modified ECU, new turbochargers, new water-cooled intercoolers, more open air filters, new tailpipes and a new exhaust system.

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Retro Mercedes G-Class Limited Edition

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Mercedes has a new limited edition G-Class inspired by the 1980s version, the Edition Stronger Than 1980s. Only 460 units will be produced, with deliveries expected to begin later this year.

This G-Class is finished in Agave Green, just like the retro version introduced two years ago. It features a front grille, radiator grille, brush guard, lower bumper, bumpers, side skirts, wheel arches and mirror caps painted in Night Black Magno, to highlight the rugged design of the original G-Class, and silver 18-inch wheels. It also comes standard with the Professional Line equipment package that includes all-terrain tires, mudguards and a roof rack with a ladder mounted on the rear.

Customers will be able to choose from three different body colors: Agave Green, Cream and Colorado Beige. These three colors were the first available for the G-Class in the 1980s. The car carries special badges located on the hood, tailgate and spare tire cover.

The interior is equipped with Dove Gray plaid fabric inserts and a “1 of 460” badge located on the center console. The passenger grab handle reads “Stronger Than the 1980s”, and the front door sills feature a topographic map of the Schöckl mountain.

As for the powertrain, this version is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six engine with mild hybrid technology for a total output of 443 hp. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission with limited slip differentials.

Speaking of price, the G-Class Edition Stronger Than the 1980s costs £152,815 in the UK.

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2026 Renault Austral

After expanding its fleet a few years ago with the new family-friendly Austral, Renault has decided to launch a refreshed version of this model. The new Austral is Renault’s compact SUV that brings a visual change but also greater passenger comfort compared to the current model.

The design changes are inspired by the Rafale model, and include a new front end, a new hood, a new multi-angled radiator grille with the Renault logo, narrow headlights, while the DRL lights in the shape of an airplane wing are located in the bumper. The rear lights are smaller despite the trend of long light lines.

The cabin features more ergonomic seats with additional cushions, a 12.3-inch dashboard and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which will be familiar to anyone who has been behind the wheel of the current SUV. However, more apps are available via Google’s media system.

“Renault Austral has a key role to play in our C-segment market offensive. Unique on the market, it is a compact car that thinks big, with the exceptional interior space provided by the sliding rear seat, the highly efficient full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain, as well as onboard equipment rivaling higher market segments with 4Control Advanced, driver recognition with automatic profile loading and OpenR Link with Google built-in. Ultra-versatile and even more desirable with its contemporary looks, New Renault Austral has all the qualities to reach even more buyers,” said Bruno Vanel, VP Product Performance, Renault Brand.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Austral is powered by a 1.2-L gasoline engine combined with electric motors, with a total power of 200 hp, paired with a clutchless multi-mode automatic gearbox. Outside France, the range also includes a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine (160 hp) assisted by a starter-alternator, and a 12V lithium-ion battery mated to a CVT-type automatic gearbox.

Renault claims that the new Austral is quieter thanks to the Alpine equipment package, which includes laminated glass for the front doors, which further reduces noise, and new engine mounts that reduce vibrations in the cabin.

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