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All-electric Audi R8 coming soon

A new generation of all-electric Audi R8 sports car has been rumored for a long time, and two years ago those speculations were confirmed. Now, Audi has announced that it is developing an electric vehicle platform aimed at low-production sports cars and supercars, which means the R8 is coming soon.

In an interview with Autocar, Head of Technical Development at Audi Sport, Oliver Hoffmann, hinted that the brand has not given up on sports cars. He added that the systems and modules of the SSP platform will be used, while the components of some other electric platforms will be borrowed. He also confirmed that by 2025, Audi will have at least 20 models in the global offer that will be powered only by electricity.

This means that future sports cars will use different components of the MEB, PPE and SSP platforms, i.e. take the best from the rest of the world, which would reduce development costs, and the cars would have access to the best features of each platform. Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume previously confirmed that models based on the SSP platform will develop up to 1,677 hp (1,233 kW).

When it comes to design, sources say Audi will stay true to its two-seater style.

Source: Autocar

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2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

After presenting the redesigned Porsche Cayenne and its most powerful version, the Turbo E-Hybrid, the Stuttgart-based company expands its range with a third version, the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid.

Cayenne S E-Hybrid is powered by a 3.0L turbo V6 engine (353 hp/260 kW) combined with an electric motor (176 hp/130 kW) with a total power of 529 hp (382 kW) and 533 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque . It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 263 km/h (163 mph). It is equipped with a 25.9 kWh battery that enables a range of 90 km. Thanks to the AC charger, the battery is charged with a charging power of up to 11 kW in less than two and a half hours.

This version of the Cayenne found its place between the Cayenne E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. It is equipped with an adaptive suspension that provides stability and exceptional driving comfort, depending on the chosen driving mode, an exhaust system with two double ends in brushed stainless steel, matrix LED lights (HD matrix LED headlights are an option). Innovative technology with 2 compression chambers and 2 valves to adjust the capacity of the chambers enables a very wide range of adjustment of the compression and rebound of the shock absorber, from extremely comfortable and soft to very “hard” and sporty shock absorption. The car is available in SUV (silver) and SUV Coupé (black) body versions.

Inside, eight-way adjustable seats, a Sport Chrono package that includes a mode switch for selecting the desired driving program, stainless steel gas and brake pedals, as well as a Diamar interior package painted in Silver Shade, are some of the equipment that puts the driver experience on higher level. For an extra charge, Porsche offers a new passenger display, including in-car video functions, as well as a new air quality system to protect against particles and pollutants.

When it comes to price, the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid costs from 117,062 euros (121,227 euros for the Coupé). Orders are open and the first cars will be delivered in two months.

Source: Porsche

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2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
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2024 Mazda 2 Hybrid

The Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer presented the Mazda 2 Hybrid, which looks similar to the Toyota Yaris. This is the fourth generation of this model from the B segment, which is actually a “copy” of the Toyota model.

The new Mazda 2 will be available to European customers from next year, and it brings a different front bumper and radiator grille, five revised equipment packages: Prime, Centre, Exclusive, Homura and Homura Plus, as well as an additional body color (Glass blue).

The basic equipment package includes keyless unlocking, a USB-C connector and a multimedia system that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay applications. Richer equipment packages include 16 and 17-inch aluminum wheels, multi-speaker audio system, front and rear parking sensors, LED lights, dual-zone air conditioning, larger multimedia display, panoramic roof, etc.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mazda 2 is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 116 hp (85 kW). That’s enough power to propel this small city car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 9.7 seconds with a top speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). According to WLTP norms, the average fuel consumption is 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

Source: Mazda

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2024 Mazda 2 Hybrid