Audi reveals more about the 2016 Q1 crossover

Audi’s chef, Rupert Stadler, released new details on the upcoming Q1, the German crossover that will be revealed next year. Carmakers start to vary their range and create models to slot between certain existing ones.

The Audi Q1 will be similar to an A3 but will offer the so-called benefits of a crossover, such as the higher posture. Moreover, Stadler said that it will ride on a shorter version of the well-known MQB platform, therefore, don’t expect a massive car.

2016 Audi Q1 sketch

Front-wheel drive will be standard while certain variants can be equipped with the quattro all-wheel drive system, something which is needed if you want to take the car on more difficult road conditions.

Current rumors indicate that the model has received the green light for production and will enter the assembly line in Ingolstadt, Germany. The same sources indicate that people are highly interested in premium crossovers, something that made Audi consider the Q1 even more.

In terms of engines, the new Audi Q1 will benefit from the usual petrol and diesel units as well as a plug-in hybrid and a high-performance SQ1. The last two won’t be available at launch and will probably join the range later.

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Caught on Shots

The updated version of the present Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which will be released as the 2016 model, has been recently caught on two shots, with the model wearing a slight camouflage in a car park in Netherlands.

The two shots were provided by the guys from Auto Junk and are previewing a test mule of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, wrapped in some camouflage, which means that the final version will come with some light updates, at least at the body.

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Spy Shot

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class will thus come with some minor changes at the body style, the model finally receiving a revised front and rear bumpers, a new radiator grille and a few exterior tweaks, which will differentiate it from the current model.

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Spy Shot

As a reminder, the present Mercedes-Benz A-Class is offered as a 5-door hatchback style, as well as a Shooting Brake version, sharing the same platform as its siblings the CLA and the GLA crossover.

Under the hood, the current Mercedes-Benz A-Class brags with a wide array of engines, like the 1.6-liter or the 2.0-liter turbo petrol, while the diesels come in the shape of the 1.5-liter, the 1.8-liter as well as the 2.2-liter units, all hooked to a choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmissions.

Audi Q6 All-Electric – First Official Image.

The long-rumored Audi Q6 all-electric is now popping up in our news again, this time the German based carmaker releasing the first official teaser with the model. This might come as a suitable competitor for BMW`s X6 or Mercedes-Benz`s GLE Coupe, also launched recently.

There isn`t much to tell from the official teaser image, but we should state that the Audi Q6 all-electric will be standing on the company`s new MLB platform, also used on the R8 e-tron, which will make it stand under the Q7.

The Audi Q6 all-electric will take some design features from the Prologue Concept as well as from the Q7. In terms of powertrain, little it is known about the kind of power it will come with.

But rumors have it that the Q6 all-electric model might also come with a powerful 100 kW battery pack, with a substantial single charge mile range of 293 km.

As a reminder, the Audi Q7 e-tron was launched at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, packing a conventional 3.0-liter TDI six-cylinder unit which is backed by an electric motor. The overall 373 horsepower makes the hybrid reach the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 6 seconds, at a topping of 225 km/h.

Lamborghini Might Consider RWD Huracan Supercars

With the recent unveiling of the Ferrari 488 GTB which is the direct competitor of the Huracan, the Lamborghini is planning to fight back against the odds and considers launching two rear-wheel versions of the famous supercar. The announce was not made official, but some reports confirm the company`s intention.

The Lamborghini RWD Huracan will be first introduced as the direct replacement of the Gallardo Superleggera, while the second rear-wheel drive model will bear the name of the Huracan LP610-2. The Italian carmaker is also planning to introduce the Huracan Spyder, which was also long-rumored, and perhaps we will be seeing it at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Lamborghini Huracan

As a reminder, the Lamborghini Huracan was first unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, in March, with the supercar being the follower of the famous Gallardo model.

Lamborghini Huracan

The Lamborghini Huracan comes with a rear mid-engine and an all-wheel drive transmission, the power being sent to the wheels trough a 7-speed dual clutch automated manual.

Lamborghini Huracan

Under the hood, the Lamborghini Huracan has a 5.2 V10 unit, the same also seen on the Gallardo, but now outputting a higher power, like 602 horses and 560 Nm of torque. The Lamborghini Huracan can reach the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds, having a top speed of 325 km/h. The supercar is being manufactured in Sant`Agata Bolognese, Italy.

                           

Mercedes GLE Coupe – Prices and Powertrain Configuration Announced in Europe

Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLE Coupe at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and now the carmaker has already announced the prices with the model in Europe.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe will come in three versions: the GLE 350, priced at 66,699 euros, the GLE 400 at higher 67,235 euros as well as the GLE 450 AMG Coupe, which will set you at 75,804 euros. Next, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 AMG S Coupe will cost 125,000 euros.

Mercedes GLE Coupe

For instance, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d will be equipped with the 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 unit, hooked to a 9-speed G-Tronic transmission, while the GLE 400 will sport the same 6-liter V6, but will receive the twin turbo configuration. The version will produce 333 horsepower.

Mercedes GLE Coupe

Finally, the Mercedes-Benz 450 AMG Coupe will receive the same twin turbo V6, but will churn out 367 horsepower, when hooked to the 9-speed automatic transmission. On the other hand, the GLE 63 AMG S Coupe will come with 585 horsepower, for a 5.50-liter unit. However, there will be other versions presented, but with no prices confirmed. For instance, the GLE 63 AMG will put put 5.5-liter V8 unit, with 557 horsepower, which is the same one used on the ML63 AMG.