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10/27/23 - Porsche Taycan EV spotted with a design upgrade, 2025 Kia K5 to Receive a Handsome Facelift, 2024 Audi Q8 lands early next year

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  • 🚗 Car reveal/review: Porsche Taycan EV spotted with a design upgrade, 2025 Kia K5 to Receive a Handsome Facelift, 2024 Audi Q8 lands early next year

  • 🏭 Industry trend: VW delivers solid nine-month results in a challenging environment, Ford delays $12B in EV investments as automaker wrestles with demand

  • 🤖 Auto Tech: How will cyber security evolve in the data-driven world?, Viral TikTok ‘Kia Challenge’ Prompts Hyundai to Launch Anti-theft Software

  • 🙌 Tips/advices: Car paint protection, films and ceramic coatings explained

Porsche Taycan | Electric

Porsche is upgrading the Taycan due to increased competition. After a strong start in 2019, Taycan sales have slowed amid new rivals like Tesla Model S and Lucid Air. Porsche plans to refresh the Taycan, potentially improving battery efficiency and range. The Taycan Turbo GT, a Tesla Model S Plaid rival, has been spotted testing. The upgraded Taycan is set to be unveiled in 2025.

Kia K5 | Car And Driver

The 2025 Kia K5 is getting a facelift with new headlights, taillights, and interior upgrades. The front end features distinctive daytime running lights, while the interior gets a digital gauge cluster and touch controls. Engine options are expected to remain similar to the 2024 model. U.S. details on these changes are forthcoming.

Audi Q8 | Motor Authority

The 2024 Audi Q8 range, arriving early in 2024, includes the base Q8 55, sporty SQ8, and a new Q8 E-Tron. Prices start at $74,895 for the Q8 55, $97,795 for the SQ8, and $75,495 for the Q8 E-Tron. The updated models offer styling tweaks, new interior trim options, and updated infotainment. The Q8 E-Tron boasts a larger battery with a 285-mile range, while the SQ8 E-Tron has three motors and around 250 miles of range. The RS Q8 is expected next year.

Volkswagen Group achieved robust deliveries and revenue growth in the first nine months of 2023, despite production disruptions and cost challenges. Deliveries rose by 11%, and sales revenue grew by 16%. The Core brand group saw a 24% increase in sales revenue, and the Progressive brand group posted a 13% gain. Porsche's operating return on sales remained strong at 18.8%. Deliveries of battery electric vehicles rose by 45% in the first nine months. The Group anticipates delivering 9 to 9.5 million vehicles and expects a 10 to 15% increase in sales revenue for 2023.

Ford is postponing around $12 billion in EV investments and reported a $1.3 billion loss in its Model e unit in Q3. While overall profits come from gas and hybrid vehicles, the EV segment is a financial challenge for Ford. The automaker aims to reduce electric vehicle prices to remain competitive in the EV market. Ford is slowing investments and reevaluating battery plant projects while working to cut operational costs. Despite challenges, Ford is committed to next-gen EVs and achieving an 8% margin with cost-optimized electric vehicles.

This article discusses the increasing importance of cybersecurity in the automotive industry, as vehicles become data-driven with numerous interconnected systems. It highlights the rising incidents of automotive cyberattacks, data breaches, and their potential consequences. The author emphasizes the need for a data-centric security approach, including techniques like tokenization and pseudonymization, to protect sensitive data effectively in this evolving landscape.

The "Kia Challenge" on TikTok and YouTube is leading to a surge in car thefts of Kia and Hyundai models in the US. This dangerous trend involves easily stealing these vehicles by manipulating the ignition system. Milwaukee and St. Petersburg are among the affected areas. Hyundai is addressing the issue with anti-theft software upgrades and enhancing security measures for vulnerable models. Car owners are advised to take precautions, such as using steering wheel locks and parking strategically.

This article discusses various options for protecting your car's paint, from do-it-yourself wax coatings to professional treatments. The effectiveness and cost of these treatments depend on your budget, the type of car you own, and your driving habits. While paint protection can be valuable for luxury or high-mileage vehicles, it might not be as cost-effective for family cars. Prices range from £20-70 for wax and sealants to over £500 for professional paint-protection layers or films, depending on car size.

And.. that’s a wrap