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Audi is seriously considering the SUV Q9

It has been rumored for many years that Audi could produce the Q9 SUV, and according to the latest information, it could happen soon. This could fit into the plans of the German company, which previously announced that it will introduce several new models in the next two years, and the Q9 could be one of them.

“Yes, of course. If you look at our volume compared to other brands, you will see that we are not in some segments unlike them,” said Managing Director of Audi Australia Jeff Mannering.

He also said the name sounds good, and if it goes into production, it should represent the top of the range. It would be significantly larger than the Q7 model, with a focus on comfort and luxury for passengers. The current Q7 offers three rows of seats, but it is far from competing with Mercedes and BMW models when it comes to luxury. Thus, the new SUV would be Audi’s response to the competition.

When it comes to the powertrain, it is not known whether the Q9 will be fully electric or powered by an internal combustion engine, but if we remember that Audi plans to produce only EVs from 2026, electric motors are a closer option. However, we should not forget that the VW Group has a number of ICE options such as V6 diesel and gasoline, as well as twin-turbo V8 engines for potential S and RS versions.

Source: Audi

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Mullen Five RS is a powerful crossover with 1,000 HP

Mullen Five RS is the new super powerful car from Mullen Automotive presented at CES (January 9 – 12) in Las Vegas. The car is based on the Mullen Five crossover and develops more than 1,000 hp.

The car is not only designed to be super powerful and fast, but also has great handling. It is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 1,000 hp (746 kW), paired with a two-speed transmission. That’s plenty of power to propel the car to 60 mph in 2 seconds with a top speed in excess of 200 mph (322 km/h).

It is equipped with a 100 kWh battery and uses an 800-volt architecture, and the company says that the battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in just 21 minutes via a DC fast charger. Assuming Mullen can live up to his promises, this car could pose a serious challenge to Tesla’s Model X Plaid in the race of acceleration.

It’s mounted on 21- or 22-inch wheels behind carbon ceramic Brembo brakes with six- and four-piston calipers. Ultra-Performance Race Track Mode adjusts throttle mapping, drivetrain, cooling, suspension stiffness and steering feel.

The luxurious interior with orange ambient lighting is equipped with sports seats upholstered in Nubuck leather and Alcantara, carbon details on the doors and massive screens for the cluster and infotainment system. There is also a third screen in front of the passenger that shows speed and other information, but also an AI Persona assistant that can recognize faces. It offers space for four passengers, but the luggage space is smaller compared to competing Tesla models.

The first copies should reach their owners in early 2025, and the price is currently unknown.

Source: Mullen

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Mullen Five RS is a powerful crossover with 1,000 HP
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Last Bugatti Chiron with 1,500 PS

At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show Bugatti revealed a mid-engine two-seater sports car, the Bugatti Chiron. The intention was to produce only 500 examples of this model, and now the last example with 1500 PS has left the production line in Molsheim.

The car is finished in Nocturno and Copper, and was delivered to its owner, Bilal Hydrie. Hydrie is the founder, CEO, and President of Inclusive Energy. He ordered his car back in November 2021, and at that time he paid about 3 million dollars for it. You could say cheap, given that at the beginning of 2023, the Bugatti Chiron Profilee was sold for $9.79 million.

Bugatti Chiron Profilee is powered by an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine with 1,480 hp (1,103 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the Bugatti Mistral. It reaches 62 mph in 2.3 seconds with a top speed of 380 km/h, which is 30 km/h more than the Chiron Pur Sport (350 km/h).

The Bugatti Chiron was produced in several versions, and it is still unknown how many copies of the Chiron Pur Sport model, as well as the Mistral and Bolide models with W16 engines are left. All of them should reach their owners by the middle of this year.

Bugatti’s plan is to replace the existing W16 engine with a hybrid V8 in the near future, which should arrive with the successor to the Chiron.

Source: Bugatti

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Last Bugatti Chiron with 1,500 PS