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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundai Tucson N Is Reportedly In The Works With A 300-HP Hybrid Powertrain
Hyundai's N Division has shaken up the performance car world since it introduced the spicy Veloster N in 2019, and its future is looking bright. The N Division is responsible for one of the most engaging and exciting EVs we have yet to see in the Ioniq 5 N, and the Ioniq 6 N is the next N model, but news just dropped that the next-generation Tucson may also be touched by the N angels with a 300-horsepower hybrid powertrain. The news that Hyundai's N Division could be planning a proper Tucson N is huge, given that the Tucson is the brand's best selling model by far. The brand's other N models are more niche than a performance compact crossover is, since the Elantra N is only sold as a sedan, and the Ioniq 5 N is an EV. Producing a properly performance-oriented hybrid crossover might just be the division's golden ticket. As a refresher, Hyundai's N Division was spearheaded by Albert Biermann, the former head of BMW's M division who is responsible for the E39 BMW M5, the E46 BMW M3, and the skunkworks BMW 1 Series M. He retired in 2021, but he remains an executive technical advisor to Hyundai's performance division. Read more: How Much Do Car Salespeople Make? The Pay Structure Explained What To Expect From A Tucson N Vice president of Hyundai's N Management Group Joon Park told Auto Express UK that the N Division will not restrict itself to EVs, but will also include a series of lighter hybrid cars including the Tucson N. He said, "We're not limiting ourselves to EVs. We will go further with the ICE-based cars as well; this is not the end of our journey. I cannot tell you exactly – but lighter, more agile, nimble, and exciting. These are the key elements that we are heading to." Park also said that Hyundai will proceed with different hybrid powertrain strategies, one for efficiency, and one for neutral efficiency, and if an N car has a hybrid system, it will be focused more on power. He said, " If we can make a smaller model with a less-weighted battery, then it can be better.' The 300-horsepower Tucson N hybrid may end up receiving a new version of Hyundai's current 1.6-liter I4 hybrid electric powertrain, and if Hyundai's other N models are any indication, it'll be a game changer in the compact crossover space. The yet-to-be-revealed 2027 Hyundai Tucson has been caught in pre-production camouflage, but its design hasn't officially been revealed as of yet. We will keep you posted with any updates we find. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Time of India
12-08-2025
- Time of India
Two collisions, both fatal, but Ahmedabad cops take different legal routes
1 2 3 Ahmedabad: Two crashes. Two sets of lives lost. Yet the legal paths taken by the police in each case are strikingly disparate. It could mean the difference between languishing in jail for a decade or just two years. Within three days of each other, a municipal truck driver in Jamalpur killed one man, while a teen motorist in Nehrunagar killed two scooter riders. But the charges they face under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita tell two very different stories. On Aug 7, E Division traffic police booked a municipal garbage truck driver for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The FIR says 51-year-old Yasin Barafwala died after the truck, allegedly speeding through Jamalpur Pagathia, ploughed into several parked vehicles before hitting him. The driver, Rahul Parmar, did not have a valid licence and drove recklessly. He was charged under the new BNS provision, replacing IPC Section 304 Part II, where the accused is believed to have acted with knowledge that their conduct was likely to cause death. Conviction could mean up to 10 years behind bars. By contrast, on Aug 10, N Division traffic police booked 20-year-old Rohan Soni under the lesser charge of causing death by negligent driving after his speeding car fatally struck two scooter riders in Nehrunagar. This provision, akin to IPC Section 304A, applies when death results from rash or negligent acts without knowledge of likely fatal consequences. It carries a maximum of two years' imprisonment, or a fine, or both. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In both incidents, witnesses and CCTV footage reportedly indicate that the accused allegedly drove at high speed in public areas, leading to loss of life. Yet the differing charges mean the potential prison terms for the accused vary dramatically — from a decade to just two years. While E Division treated the truck driver's actions as "showing knowledge of likely fatal consequences", N Division charged Soni with only "negligence" , despite witness accounts, CCTV footage and his past record of traffic violations. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
29-yr-old Ahmedabad resident who killed father returns from Bangkok, surrenders to police
Ahmedabad: He ran from his crime. But even thousands of kilometres away, he could not outrun his guilt. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old man who had fled the city after slashing his father's throat in a fit of rage returned from Thailand, surrendered to police and confessed to the murder, shocking his family and stunning investigators. ACP (N Division) S M Patel said, "Varun, who allegedly murdered his 65-year-old father Dr Naren Kirwani at their Satellite flat late last week, has been arrested." According to Satellite police, Varun and his 65-year-old father had been living together at Vaibhav Tower near Mansi Circle, while his mother and sister lived separately in Vastrapur. "They had moved out as Varun had a short temper and often clashed with family members. Dr Kirwani chose to stay with Varun, who was unemployed, as he believed that he could reform his son with patience and love," said police. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The murder came to light on Saturday when Dr Kirwani failed to show up for lunch at the Vastrapur flat — a daily routine. Police said, "When he did not answer his calls either, his wife and daughter became worried and went to the Satellite flat. To their shock, they found Dr Kirwani lying in a pool of blood. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Los sin nombre, completa ya disponible por 9,99€/mes Movistar Plus Subscríbete Undo Varun was missing." They called the Satellite police, who registered a case of murder against Varun. Police launched a manhunt, and preliminary investigation revealed that Varun had first travelled to Delhi and then boarded a flight to Bangkok. An officer close to the investigation said, "Varun whiled away two days in Bangkok. But the emotional weight of his crime began to crush him. "While in Bangkok, he messaged his mother and sister, saying he regretted everything and wanted to surrender," said inspector V J Chaudhary of Satellite police. His family immediately informed the police, who arranged for his detention upon return. "On Tuesday, Varun landed in Delhi and turned himself in. He was taken into custody and brought to Ahmedabad for questioning," said the inspector. Officers described Varun's surrender as highly unusual. "It is rare for someone to flee the country after committing murder and then voluntarily return to confess. We are assessing his mental health and psychological state as part of the probe," said an officer involved in the investigation. Forensic teams have collected evidence from the crime scene, and statements from family members are being recorded. Investigators are also tracking Varun's movements and financial transactions to piece together a clearer picture of what led to the fatal outburst. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Motor Trend
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2ND N EV: Hyundai Teases Upcoming 2026 Ioniq 6 N High-Performance Sedan
Hyundai's N Division has released the first images of its coming new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N sedan, the next vehicle in Hyundai's portfolio to get its performance sub-brand's monster makeover. Aiming to build on the smashing success of the Ioniq 5 N, we expect the sedan version to be just as potent, if not more so, than the existing 5 N. Hyundai's N Division teases the 2026 Ioniq 6 N, a high-performance EV sedan with over 600 horsepower, dual motors, and advanced software features. It features aerodynamic design updates, aggressive styling, and promises enhanced stability and performance akin to the successful Ioniq 5 N. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next What that means exactly we don't know for sure quite yet, but it's a good bet that the Ioniq 6 N will come loaded with just about everything that made the 5 N such a hit with our staff and the public at large. Expect in excess of 600 horsepower out of what should be a dual-motor arrangement that helped propel the 5 N to a blistering 2.8 second to 60 mph number, making it one of the quickest SUVs we've ever tested, regardless of powertrain. Also expect all the innovative software wizardry and likely more of it that the N's engineers coded up for the Ioniq 5 N, including the N E-Shift that mimics an 8-speed dual clutch transmission—a feature that blew our minds and subsequently helped score Hyundai an inaugural MotorTrend Best Technology Award. It was one of a raft of digitized dynamics we lauded as borderline revolutionary. As for what we can make of the first images of the Ioniq 6 N, it sports several evolutionary design cues that are rolling out as part of the broader 2026 Ioniq 6 lineup, including a reworked front end and some significant updating of the present sedan's controversial rear spoiler arrangement, with new lighting elements at both ends. The enhancements look be just as aerodynamic at first glance, if not more so as those of the present car. Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 N itself will be getting a prominent rear wing that's clearly depicted in the images, along with more aggressive fender work and other performance-based enhancements including a set of special, lighter wheels. It will no doubt be lower and wider than the base Ioniq 6 models as well. Given it's a sedan, we expect the 6 N to be more stable at higher speeds than its higher-riding 5 N SUV cousin, and indeed Hyundai is saying just that in its press release teasing the car. It's all part of what N has been pushing as its three core performance pillars: corner rascal (corny, but we like corner-y), racetrack capability (if the 5 N is any indication, this will be a given), and everyday sports car livability (the 5 N is indeed an SUV you can also drive in a civilized, non-punishing way). We'll be getting behind the wheel of a prototype version of the 2026 Ioniq 6 N very soon, so it won't be long before we find out what N has wrought for its second N EV. If the Ioniq 5 N is any indication, it should be another dynamite electrified dynamo.
