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Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Hyundai Launches Killer 2025 Ioniq 5 N Lease Offer for May
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N, one of the market's sportiest electric SUVs, holds a base price of over $65,000. Drivers behind the wheel of a 2025 Ioniq 5 N receive up to 641 horsepower, a maximum torque rating of 568 lb-ft, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). This model's range is on par with its high-performance electric SUV competitors, offering up to 221 miles per charge. Drivers can charge the lithium-ion battery from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes using DC fast charging, whereas a typical level 2 home charger will take about 7 hours and 20 minutes to go from 10% to 100%. The Ioniq 5 N's rear cargo capacity is about what you'd expect from a mid-size performance crossover SUV at 26.1 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 59.3 cubic feet with the rear seats down, and the passenger capacity tells a similar story at 107 cubic feet of total interior volume. Hyundai offers a single trim for this electric SUV, which also includes N Performance, boasting a variety of exclusive drive modes like N Launch Control, N Race (Sprint/Endurance), N Drift Optimizer, and more. Pirelli P Zero tires sit on Forged N 21-inch alloy wheels, while features like the N-exclusive front grille, side skirts, and unique color combinations distinguish the exterior. With a starting MSRP of $66,200, some may be more inclined to lease this athletic electric vehicle (EV). However, the model's previous lease price was also high at $899 per month, potentially causing some to reconsider the SUV, even without a need for long-term commitment. Hyundai has shaken up its May lease offers with a new deal saving hundreds of dollars a month for 2025 Ioniq 5 N lessees. Hyundai is offering the 2025 Ioniq 5 N at $699 monthly for 36 months and a 10,000-mile yearly allotment with $3,999 due at signing. This deal, running through May and ending on June 2, is available at a lower price thanks to Hyundai reducing the money factor, or the interest rate used to calculate the rent charge, to .00016 for 36-month/10,000-mile leases, Carscoops reports. Consider the monthly payment cost, taxes, and fees before signing a lease. Lease offers vary by metro market. Check your local pricing here. Since Hyundai hasn't changed the amount of money it's requesting down from the Ioniq 5 N's previous lease offer, you may be interested in putting $0 down, like many drivers leasing. In that case, you'd pay about $811 per month. High-performance EVs are gaining popularity, and Hyundai is capitalizing on this momentum with its Ioniq 5 N, offering a compelling balance of form and function. While the Ioniq 5 N's price reflects its cutting-edge electric performance and ability to turn heads, its new discounted lease offer makes it more accessible to other drivers who wish the lease was a couple hundred a month cheaper. Additionally, you'll get splashes of daily practicality with interior capacities on par with other mid-size crossover SUVs and exciting drives via an array of race-inspired drive modes. *Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NZ Autocar
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Tesla Model Y Performance hits the Nurburgring
A revised Performance version of Tesla's 'Juniper' Model Y update will soon join the electric family SUV line-up. Despite the camouflage, it's possible to make out subtle design tweaks. Tesla doesn't go all out to hide its potent Performance or top-spec Plaid versions. This tester has an identical front bumper to the facelifted Model Y, and the Cybertruck-inspired lighting signature. Rear lights are unlikely to change either. In fact the only real change to hint it's the Performance model is in the new ducktail spoiler and flash wheel design. The latter will come wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tyres. You can expect red brake calipers too for the Performance mode, as seen on this prototype. And a lower ride height is possible. Expect a suspension retune and perhaps extended range, given that the other variants showed range improvements. It is up to 620km for the Long Range Rear-Drive model. Check out our review of the 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance here. There could be a boost in performance, too. The previous Performance model managed 0-96 in 3.5 seconds. An even lower figure would place it amongst some seriously rapid SUVs. There will surely be a redesigned centre console, like with the other updated Model Y variants. A new wheel is likely too. And instead of having two stalks the new car will have just one, with gear selection being done via the central screen. The infotainment system is the latest from Tesla, although it sits within the same 15.4-inch touchscreen display.
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Pirelli's AI-Enabled Development Mirrors the Pharmaceutical Industry
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Last year, Pirelli showed off its first 5G-connected Cyber Tyre. This year, it's taking that connectivity a step further. Artificial intelligence (AI) helped develop Pirelli's tires of the future, its new-generation P Zero product line, in record time, with algorithms making the connectivity vital to the company's next steps. Pirelli sells the P Zero in five types: P Zero Trofeo Track, P Zero Trofeo RS, P Zero R, P Zero and P Zero E. These types deliver a variety of treads, compounds and sizes, optimized for different categories of models, from performance sports cars to daily driver SUVs. The Track version is only available in the U.S. The onset of COVID-19 caused northern Italy-based Pirelli to rethink the way it designs, engineers and tests tires. Like in many companies, the pandemic hastened Pirelli's speed of digital research and development exercises. Pierangelo Misani, Pirelli's chief technical officer and executive vice president, told Newsweek that the journey started "many years ago" and that's led to today, where tire development tests are first conducted in a digital simulator and only much later in the process do physical prototypes make an appearance. Pagani Utopia driven at Monza while wearing Pirelli P Zero tires. Pagani Utopia driven at Monza while wearing Pirelli P Zero tires. Pirelli Much of this relies on developing a digital twin of a tire that could be brought to market. Digitizing the development has many advantages, not the least of which is time. "It's true that we have been able to accelerate dramatically the development of our products," Misani said. "We have been able to speed up the development pace at minimum 30 percent in terms of development time... We have been able to develop a complete product line in a fully digital way in less than 18 months." That 18 months spans the process from conception of the idea to a new product being on the market. With the implementation of the 5G technology in Pirelli tires, the company's digital product and design development cycle is now circular. The virtual compound, lab prediction and design suite steps rotate to the tire and driving simulator stages before the model goes on sale. Then, the Cyber Tyre's feedback is received and taken into account as the next product development cycle begins. Developing a tire using physical modeling is also a materials-heavy process. Not utilizing those materials or the processes to manufacture them makes Pirelli a greener company. This new style of development is enabled by an AI process similar to that used by the pharmaceutical industry. "The full process of development of products today is digitalized based on models. These models are typically based on physical laws or mathematical laws," Misani said. "It's very difficult to create physical models for chemical components. These chemical components may only be modeled through artificial intelligence," he explained, correlating it to how the pharmaceutical industry works. "Everybody knows that when we speak about artificial intelligence, very often examples are taken from the world of pharma industry to see how they develop molecules based on the AI. So to develop molecules, they don't describe them physically with mathematical models. They directly go to AI. This is the same thing we are doing to develop [tire] compounds," Misani said. "AI is extremely powerful when it's fed with a lot of data, and we have a lot of data from our chemical laboratories." The company has named its AI-powered, customized algorithm technology the "virtual compounder." The virtual compounder has been used to develop all of Pirelli's P Zero product lineup, and the company has digitally modeled more than 1,000 compounds using AI. Misani also points out that the results from the virtual compounder are "extremely powerful and accurate" because they are not at the mercy of physical extraordinary forces or susceptible to human error. The result of using AI in this way is a tire line that furthers the premium performance proposition for drivers. The tires are capable of handling more torque, horsepower and weight than before, can be tuned for each automaker's needs and are more sustainable than previous P Zero generations. Inside a simulation bay at Pirelii's research and development complex. Inside a simulation bay at Pirelii's research and development complex. Pirelli The 5G Cyber Tyre technology delivers three types of data to Pirelli headquarters: tire vertical travel, direction of travel and rotational forces. Technology team members use AI to layer this data with GPS, weather, vehicle type and roadway information to develop a fuller picture of driving situations and wear consumption. That full picture allows Pirelli to analyze the tire's response to the conditions and determine if an alteration to the tread or compound is needed. Additionally, Pirelli could use AI to discover trends in usage and will be able to optimize the supply chain to send tires to regions with more accurate predictability. The company is modifying its staffing levels and jobs to fit its new, more technical needs. Pirelli will have 80 employees working on AI and digital solutions by the end of 2025. Those workers are based at the company's outpost in Bari, Italy.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PCA Offers Unique 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe on Bring A Trailer
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A remarkable 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 coupe, once stored away for nearly a decade, has reemerged and is now offered for auction without reserve through a partnership between the Porsche Club of America (PCA) and a specialty dealership in Arizona. This striking Guards Red Carrera 4 was generously donated in 2020 to PCA by one of its members. Since acquiring the vehicle, PCA has invested significantly in restoring and upgrading the coupe, creating an appealing blend of classic aesthetics and modern performance enhancements. At its heart lies Porsche's venerable air-cooled 3.6-liter flat-six engine, factory-rated at 247 horsepower and 228 pound-feet of torque, paired to a five-speed manual transaxle driving all four wheels. Recent mechanical refreshes include fuel-system overhaul, replacement of valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, distributor components, and meticulous valve adjustments. The coupe also features an aftermarket Fabspeed exhaust system, enhancing both performance and sound. Further performance upgrades include KW V3 coilover suspension, a front strut brace, and upgraded brake components sourced from Porsche 964 Turbo and 993 models, dramatically improving handling and stopping capabilities. Its 18-inch HRE wheels wrapped in performance-oriented Pirelli P Zero tires round out the chassis improvements. Inside, Recaro Pole Position seats with distinctive patterned inserts have replaced the factory seats, complementing the original black and beige cabin trim. PCA also added a Porsche Classic stereo and upgraded speakers, blending modern audio capabilities seamlessly with the vehicle's retro charm. During its refurbishment, PCA addressed key cosmetic and corrosion issues, performed paint correction, replaced windshield and body seals, and meticulously cleaned the undercarriage using dry-ice blasting. This special 911 coupe is accompanied by thorough service records, owner's manuals, removed original components, and a clean Maryland title. Despite its documented mileage discrepancy noted in a 2024 Carfax report, the odometer currently shows just 37,000 miles. Avant-Garde is well-known as an award-winning, top seller (@911r ) on Bring a Trailer. We provide turnkey auction management for our clients. Avant-Garde presents cars in an unparalleled fashion, with a comprehensive history, descriptions, photos, and video for each vehicle. We want to put buyers in the virtual driver's seat so they can experience a vehicle as if they were present, giving them confidence in their purchase Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
