Pure Energy – the Audi RS e-tron GT Prototype
Fully electric power meets the e-sound of the future in the prototype of the Audi RS e-tron GT. The best of an RS and a Gran Turismo combined in one electric car.
The new Aygo X moves the minds already in the stand. In addition to its powerful design and color concept, it also convinces with the comparatively large tires and a robust crossover appearance, which already visually gives the impression: No road is too difficult for it. Extensive use of insulating materials and other optimizations helped to further enhance the Aygo X's on-board noise comfort. Together with JBL, Toyota has developed a premium audio system whose sound profile has been tailored to the special requirements of the Aygo X. The system is equipped with a 300-watt amplifier. It features a 300-watt amplifier and four speakers, as well as a subwoofer in the trunk that combines powerful bass with clear voice reproduction and a wide sound spectrum. In addition, a retractable folding soft top is available as an option for the Aygo X. The fabric roof is made of high-quality material, as is also the case with premium models. It is highly durable and offers reliable protection from rain and dust. A wind deflector calms air turbulence in the interior.
Fully electric power meets the e-sound of the future in the prototype of the Audi RS e-tron GT. The best of an RS and a Gran Turismo combined in one electric car.
With its robust appearance and functional versatility, the new BMW X1 embodies an authentic experience of freedom and independence in day-to-day driving and on longer journeys. The interior’s progressive design and sophisticated ambience, and the much broader selection of standard equipment compared to the outgoing model, serve to underline its deeply embedded premium character. At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines. These will link up with a seven-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as standard, and their drive power will be channelled to the road via either the front wheels or the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, depending on the model. This starting quartet will immediately be followed by the all-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30 as well as by a pair of plug-in hybrid models and another two conventionally powered variants with 48V mild hybrid technology. The new BMW X1 will be built at BMW Group Plant Regensburg, where models with combustion engines, plug-in hybrid systems and all-electric drive will all roll off a single assembly line for the first time. The BMW iX1 will bring the experience of locally emission-free driving pleasure to a vehicle segment enjoying worldwide growth, making it accessible to a very wide target audience. The compact SAV powered by the latest BMW eDrive technology will therefore give a major boost to the accelerated ramp-up of electric mobility. The improvements in sustainability compared to the predecessor model can be partly attributed not just to the wide-ranging electrification measures, but also the increased use of green energy, both for production and in the supply chain, and the greater quantities of secondary raw materials and natural materials used.
To create CUPRA’s future electric vision. This was the challenge facing the CUPRA design team, with the freedom they were given to create a concept car. And so, the CUPRA UrbanRebel Concept was born, a model inspired by the world of motorsport that showcases the most radical interpretation of an urban electric car. What was this challenge like for the design team? CUPRA Design Director Jorge Diez explains how they achieved their most rebellious model for the electric era.
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