Month: May 2023 (Page 2 of 3)

This is the Hyundai RM20e Racing Midship sports Car, the latest version of the Korean manufacturer’s testbed for high-performance vehicles.
Unveiled at the Beijing auto Show, the RM20e carries on the evolution started by the RM14 introduced in 2014. It shows how engineers at Hyundai’s N performance division are developing electric powertrains and chassis technology that will allow them to be enjoyed on track and road.

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The RM20’s body is clearly derived from its most recent predecessor, the rear-wheel drive, 2.0-litre turbocharged RM19. but the e in the new model’s name signifies electric power – and plenty of it. The RM20e has a 60kWh battery and a single mid-mounted electric motor producing 799bhp and 960Nm of torque – enough for a 0-62mph time of less than three seconds and a 0-124mph dash in 9.88 seconds.
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Albert Biermann, the former BMW M division chief who is now Head of research and development at Hyundai, describes the new concept as “a revolutionary new chapter of electrified performance”. “RM20e pushes the proven RM platform forcefully into a new, environmentally focused decade of the 21st century,” Biermann said. “Our N engineers continue to garner valuable insights in the arena of zero-emissions performance dynamics.”
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Hyundai has referenced Croatian firm Rimac as a key partner has it pushes its EV development. The giant OEM invested heavily in the EV start-up last year, and it says the RM electrified platform “will continue to evolve along with the growth of this Rimac partnership”.
Thomas Schemera, head of product at Hyundai, said, “The RM20e clearly signals future electrified brand aspirations for Hyundai’s performance N brand, moving N into the prestigious genre of supercar-level performance. RM20e proves that N driving excitement will not be compromised, even in electrified model variants.”
That’s a further reference to a potential bespoke N halo car, a project that Hyundai officials have been unusually open in considering. The company has plans to introduce 44 eco-friendly models over the next five years, and based on Schemera’s comments, it now seems all but certain that any standalone N automobile will be electric.
Click here for our review of the Hyundai RM19…

The Audi A3 owner’s manual is longer than The Lord of the Rings: The two Towers, a new study has shown.
Comparisons drawn between the length of automobile owner’s manuals and famous novels reveal that the A3’s manual is 167,699 words long and would take around 11 hours and 45 minutes to read. By comparison, the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy consists of 156,198 words and would take 10 hours and 56 minutes to get through.
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The study by Bristol street Motors analysed the owner handbooks of some of the UK’s most popular cars and drew comparisons to famous pieces of literature to see how they stack up.
Car/book
WordsTime taken to read
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood prince (J.K. Rowling)168,92311 hours 50 mins
Audi A3167,69911 hours 45 mins
The Lord of the Rings: The two Towers (J.R.R. Tolkien)156,19810 hours 56 mins
SEAT Ibiza154,65710 hours 50 mins
Mercedes C-Class152,87510 hours 42 mins
Mercedes A-Class143,70610 hours 4 mins
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (J.R.R. Tolkien)137,1159 hours 36 mins
Kia Sportage133,5319 hours 21 mins
Ford Focus127,3218 hours 55 mins
Twilight (Stephenie Meyer)118,9758 hours 20 mins
Volkswagen Golf114,6068 hours 2 mins
Honda Civic110,4847 hours 44 mins
Audi A4109,9347 hours 42 mins
Nissan Juke108,8537 hours 37 mins
Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban (J.K. Rowling)107,2537 hours 31 mins

The average number of cars for someone to own in their lifetime is eight and the mean time it takes to read an owner’s manual is six hours and 17 minutes. As such, someone who wanted to read the vehicle handbook of every automobile they owned would spend two days, two hours and 19 minutes doing so.
Bristol street Motors also surveyed 350 people, 60 per cent of whom said they don’t bother reading the owner’s manual of a new automobile before driving it for the first time. Some 37 per cent said they would consult the handbook if they encountered a difficulty with the car, whereas the majority would first go to the Internet or a friend or family member for help. just 29 per cent said they read their car’s handbook in full.
What’s your view on long automobile owner’s manuals? Do Bristol street Motors know what they’re Tolkien about? give us your view in the comments below…

This is the Detroit electric SP:01, a completely electric two-seater sports cars and truck that its maker claims is “the fastest-ever production electric car.”
Based on the rolling chassis of an Elise and clad in specially developed carbon-fibre bodywork, the SP:01 can total the 0-62mph sprint in 3.7 seconds as well as has a restricted top speed of 155mph – the exact same 0-62 time as the Tesla Roadster Sport, however 30mph quicker flat out.
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The cars and truck was exposed in Detroit, where 999 examples of the SP:01 will be built starting from August, with costs starting from $135,000 – or around £90,000.
Each design features a mid-mounted 150kW (201bhp) electric motor, as well as has a 37kWh lithium-polymer battery that provides a claimed variety of almost 190 miles.
A quick fee takes 4.3 hours, while a fee from a home plug takes 10.7 hours. A power back-up system called the 360-Powerback can find if your home suffers a power failure, too, as well as can utilize the electrical power stored in the car’s battery as a back as much as your house supply.
The SP:01 evaluates 1,068kg, as well as is unusual for an electric cars and truck in being provided with a four-speed gearbox as standard, with a five-speed manual or two-speed car offered as an option.

The all-new Volkswagen Caddy MPV is offered to order now. It joins the just recently introduced Caddy Cargo panel van as well as sports a likewise strong new look, a tech-laden interior as well as a fresh platform originated from the latest Golf hatchback – as well as there’s more area than ever.
Prices begin from £24,648 for the entry-level model, climbing to £32,922 for the range-topping Caddy Maxi Life variant. When the very first examples reach UK shores early next year, they’ll offer fresh competition for the Ford Tourneo link as well as Peugeot Rifter.

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Buyers have their option of two trim-levels as well as two wheelbase lengths. The entry-level design comes as common with electric windows, air conditioning, cruise control, a pair of cup holders in the centre console as well as a 6.5-inch infotainment system. There’s likewise a new multi-function steering wheel as well as an electronic handbrake with an auto-hold function.
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The more lavishly equipped Caddy Life starts from £27,420 as well as adds a leather multifunction steering wheel, lumbar support for the front seats as well as a larger 8.25-inch infotainment system. There’s likewise a couple more convenience features, such as a removable squander bin as well as storage drawers under the front seats.
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Volkswagen’s long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi adds £1,320 to the MPVs starting price, for which purchasers get a bit additional area as well as a third seating row at the rear of the vehicle. An even larger 10-inch infotainment system as well as digital instrument cluster can likewise both be specced as optional extras.
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From launch, UK purchasers can select from two diesel as well as one petrol engine. The diesel units are both based on the exact same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which is offered in two specifies of tune – either 101bhp or 120bhp. The least powerful choice is mated to a six-speed handbook gearbox as standard, while the more muscular variant gets a seven-speed automatic.

The city automobile segment is challenging at the moment, but the onset of electrification has helped breathe some new life into the industry – and Volkswagen has exploited that nicely with its revised up! range.
You can still purchase the up! as a three or five-door model and with VW’s 59bhp naturally aspirated 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, and a terrific city automobile it is, too, with good punch around town and just enough performance to cut it with motorway traffic. It also rides well, providing a mature feeling to the way it deals with bumps and broken surfaces in towns and cities, where the up! will spend many of its time.

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It’s the grown-up feel and relatively strong practicality that are essential to its appeal. but the up! range also provides plenty of choice where other city automobiles do not, so there ought to be something for every budget.
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If you’re after some fun, the 113bhp up! GTI has that covered. It boasts the same level of usability as the regular car, but with a turbocharged version of the 1.0 unit kicking out much more power and a lot much more torque for much more pace. The dealing with is much more involving, too, showing the flexibility of the VW’s small automobile platform, because its architecture also accepts full electrification.
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The all-electric e-up! is the newest addition to the line-up and provides a range of up to 159 miles from its 36.8kWh battery, which is quite large for a small car. Practicality isn’t compromised because the e-up! has the same level of interior space and 250-litre boot. CCS rapid charging is included as standard, which implies with a 40kW power supply you can top up the battery to 80 per cent in 50 minutes, making it very usable.

Silence, a European EV manufacturer, has launched a new pure-electric moped. It’s called the e-moto and it’s due to go on sale in the UK during spring this year. prices start from £2,695 for the least powerful entry-level model and rise to £4,995 for the flagship version.
It looks and rides much like a conventional scooter, with a step-through frame, a twist-and-go throttle and independant brake levers for the front and rear wheels. Unlike a petrol moped, it also has a reverse gear and low centre of gravity, as the heavy battery pack is mounted on the bike’s floor.

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Silence provides four variants of the e-moto. The entry-level SO2 LS (which stands for “low speed”) model features a 1.5kW (2bhp) electric motor and a 2kWh battery pack, which offers a top speed of 30mph and a maximum range of 35 miles per charge.
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Above that sits the SO2 LS long Range, which features the same motor, but a larger 5.6kWh battery pack, which increases the scooter’s range to 91 miles – the maximum possible for the line-up. prices for the middling option start from £3,595.
The much more powerful Silence SO2 starts from £4,695. It features a 7kW (9bhp) electric motor and a 5.6kWh battery pack, which offers a top speed of 56mph and a maximum range of 80 miles. As the SO2 and SO2 LS long range are aimed at delivery drivers, both can also be specced with a range of useful options, including top boxes and windscreens.
The range-topping Silence SO1 is targeted at commuters, so it has the equivalent power to a 125cc motorbike. It has the same 5.6kWh battery pack as the SO2, but top power rises to 9kW (12bhp), enhancing the scooter’s top speed to 62mph. prices start from £4,995.
Silence hasn’t disclosed the e-moto’s charge times, but the company says that buyers ought to only pay around £1 in electrical power for every 100 miles covered, which is around 80 percent less expensive than the cost of fuel. For convenience, the scooter’s battery can also be disconnected and charged at a conventional 240V socket.
What do you make of the new Silence e-moto? let us know in the comments section below…

Ford has broadened the EcoSport’s line-up, adding its off-road inspired active trim-level to the crossover’s range. It’ll join the existing Fiesta active and focus active in UK showrooms early next year, with prices starting from £21,645.
The EcoSport active shares many of its conventional equipment with the EcoSport Titanium – implying buyers get silver roofing system rails, automatic headlights, cruise control, rear vehicle parking sensors, a rear view video camera and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Ford has fitted the active model with raised suspension, rugged black plastic body cladding and distinct 17-inch alloy wheels. There’s some extra equipment too, such as rear privacy glass, blacked-out headlamp bezels, a contrasting black roofing system and distinct upholstery with leather inserts and blue stitching.
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For an extra £600, buyers can also choose to upgrade to Ford’s active X specification. The package adds a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo system, electrically folding door mirrors and keyless go. Ford also provides a choice five conventional body colours, including Desert Island Blue, Luxe Yellow and Frozen White.
Other optional extras include HID headlamps (£500), a detachable tow bar (£500) and a winter season pack (£300), which adds heated seats and a heated steering wheel. Finally, buyers can spec Ford’s chauffeur support pack for an extra £600, which adds front vehicle parking sensors, a blind-spot tracking system and an automatic high beam function.
There’s just one engine choice on offer – Ford’s turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol unit. The engine develops 123bhp and 170Nm of torque, which Ford says is enough for a 0–62mph time of 11 seconds and a top speed of 111mph. The unit is mated to a six-speed handbook gearbox and can return up to 47.9mpg on the WLTP combined cycle.
What do you make of the new Ford EcoSport Active? let us know in the comments section below…