Listen to this article The paint has barely dried on the Ioniq 6 but Hyundai is already willing to talk about potential ways of extending the lineup. In an interview with British magazine Auto Express , the automaker's chief designer was asked whether a more practical liftback derivative was ever considered as opposed to the traditional trunk lid. His answer was rather interesting: "I can make a great hatchback out of that; a shooting brake." Hyundai's luxury division Genesis already has such a car in the G70 Shooting Brake . Originally developed for the European market, the swoopy wagon will also be released at home in South Korea. A potential Ioniq 6 Shooting Brake would likely have rear doors as well, therefore not fully meeting the shooting brake criteria. It's too soon to say whether it'll actually happen, especially since the regular Ioniq 6 was revealed mere hours ago. Hyundai Ioniq 6 Design Debut 14 Photos … [Read more...] about Hyundai Chief Designer Talks Ioniq 6 Shooting Brake And Ioniq 6 N
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Buick Is Best In J.D. Power Study, But Overal Initial Quality Is Down
Listen to this article For 36 years, J.D. Power has conducted its Initial Quality study to gauge customer feedback in the first few months of new-vehicle ownership. And the news for 2022 isn't good – overall initial quality has never been as bad as it is now. That doesn't mean new vehicles have gotten worse. Rather, it's a combination of traditional issues with low inventory, high prices, and missing components due to the pandemic and continuing supply chain woes. That's the main takeaway from the 2022 study, which was released on June 28. J.D. Power examines new vehicles in nine categories, including features, controls and displays, driving assistance, powertrain, seats, climate, infotainment, exterior, interior, and driving experience. Vehicle owners are asked 223 questions; the results are tabulated and ranked on a scale of problems per 100 vehicles – PP100 for short. As such, a higher number is bad, and for 2022 the overall industry average is up to 180 problems per 100 … [Read more...] about Buick Is Best In J.D. Power Study, But Overal Initial Quality Is Down
Ericsson on Palou clash: “Nothing wrong with that move”
Listen to this article After Palou and Ericsson qualified third and fourth respectively – Ericsson’s best grid position of the year – the pair had retained those positions from the start, despite the Swede’s sidepod and right-rear receiving a nuzzle from Pato O’Ward’s Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet on Lap 1, Turn 1. Following the long run down to Turn 5 on Lap 4, Palou appeared to brake slightly early in response to being so close behind the second-placed car of Josef Newgarden, while also choosing to take the fastest racing line to the 90-degree left-hander. That left the inside line open to Ericsson who braked later, and filled the hole. Ericsson ran only slightly deeper on exit than leader Alexander Rossi and Newgarden, but Palou turned in toward the apex, his left-front wheel made contact with his teammate’s right rear, and so he broke a toelink. Possibly without the benefit of seeing a replay, Palou made some uncharacteristically salty comments following his … [Read more...] about Ericsson on Palou clash: “Nothing wrong with that move”
Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition Details Leaked
Home Two wheelers oi-Athul By Athul Published: Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 17:01 [IST] The type-approval certificate of the Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition has been leaked online and reveals various information regarding the upcoming motorcycle. When launched, the Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition will be the range-topping variant in the Hero Xpulse range of motorcycles. Earlier, Hero MotoCorp had introduced the Rally Kit for the Hero Xpulse 200 4V motorcycle and this special kit at the time of launch was priced at Rs 46,000. This kit adds a few extra bits to make the motorcycle far more off-road worth. The Rally Kit includes upgrades such as Maxxis off-road tyres, rally-tuned suspension at both front and back, a flat and tall rally-style bench seat, handlebar risers, a longer side stand, and an extended gear pedal. Thanks to these extensive modifications as part of the Rally Kit, the ground clearance of the … [Read more...] about Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition Details Leaked
2022 Kia Seltos Revealed & It’s Coming To India Very Soon
Home Four wheelers oi-Athul By Athul Published: Thursday, June 30, 2022, 13:21 [IST] 2022 Kia Seltos has been revealed digitally ahead of its global debut at the Busan Motor Show. We expect the facelifted version of the SUV to soon make its way to the Indian shores. Speaking about Kia Seltos, the C-segment SUV has been a very successful model in India and the success of the SUV laid the foundation for the South Korean automaker in the country. As Kia has revealed the facelifted version of the Kia Seltos SUV, it is just a matter of time before the automaker launches the updated iteration of the Seltos SUV. The facelifted version of the Kia Seltos SUV will keep the model fresh and attract more customers to its showrooms in the country. Recently, a Kia Seltos was spotted testing wearing heavy camouflage and from the spied images, the silhouette of the camouflaged Kia Seltos SUV remains largely similar to the … [Read more...] about 2022 Kia Seltos Revealed & It’s Coming To India Very Soon
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard Launched At Rs 11.49 Lakh
Home Two wheelers oi-Dennis Abraham James By Dennis Abraham James Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 17:25 [IST] Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has launched Scrambler Urban Motard In India. The Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard is priced at Rs 11.49 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard Specs The Ducati Scrambler Uran Motard is based on the Scrambler 800 series and its users the same mechanical parts as the rest of that lineup. Power comes from a fuel injected 803cc L-twin engine with 50mm throttle bodies that produces 71.8bhp at 8,250rpm and 66.2Nm of peak torque at 5,750rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears. The Scrambler Urban Motard features a hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multi-plate clutch. The Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard features a tubular steel trellis frame with a Kayaba 41mm upside down fork at the front … [Read more...] about Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard Launched At Rs 11.49 Lakh
McLaren: Budget cap uncertainty has put handbrake on F1 upgrades
Listen to this article Amid ongoing debate among grand prix racing’s chiefs about how best to address problems triggered by rising inflation and the cost of living crisis, teams are reluctant to keep spending on upgrades until they know there is no risk of them potentially being in breach of the spending rules. With McLaren having already admitted that it is on course to break the current $140 million cost cap limit , it is more mindful about the risk of further over-spend until it knows what F1 is doing to address the problems teams face. And that is why team principal Andreas Seidl has revealed that McLaren has stopped for now work on any more major developments to its MCL-36. “Hopefully it is not just us who had to pull the handbrake in terms of further developments, due to the restrictions we're having mainly from the cost cap side,” explained Seidl, speaking about the work on improving the team’s current challenger. “But there are also the restrictions you have … [Read more...] about McLaren: Budget cap uncertainty has put handbrake on F1 upgrades
Schumacher has ‘four races left’ to score points – report
Bild reports that Mick Schumacher has ‘four races left’, but it is not as dramatic as it seems as that’s to score points to put him in a better bargaining position with Haas for 2023. Competing in his second season in Formula 1, Schumacher had hoped that his performances by now would have secured his place on the grid. They’ve done everything but. The German has yet to score a single point, and is sixth on the all-time list of most races without a point. Two big crashes, Jeddah qualifying and the Monaco Grand Prix, have not helped his cause with the driver incurring a repair bill estimated at $2 million for the two crashes, and he hasn’t been able to balance that scale with points. It has led to mixed comments coming from Haas team boss Guenther Steiner, the Italian saying on one hand that it cannot continue, and on the other accusing the media of trying to drive a wedge between himself and the 24-year-old . But with Schumacher out of contract at the end of this season, … [Read more...] about Schumacher has ‘four races left’ to score points – report