By SEMA News Editors
Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Coupe Caught Thinly Disguised on the 'Ring
Mercedes-Benz is replacing both the C-Class and E-Class coupe and convertible models in the United States with the new CLE model, spotted recently by SEMA News sources. The new model will slot between the C-Class and E-Class and be available as both a coupe and convertible, including sportier AMG variants.
The car was spied testing at the Nürburgring with minimal camo. In addition to the high-performance "63" variant, the new four-seater coupe is expected to offer a range of gas and diesel engines, including a smaller CLE 53 AMG version. Based on the thin camouflage, the release of the CLE coupe and convertible seems imminent, with an expected debut in spring 2025.
New Images of Hyundai IONIQ 6 Reveal Mid-Cycle Facelift, N High-Performance Version
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is set to receive a significant update, according to SEMA News sources, with a mid-cycle facelift aimed at boosting its competitiveness against its main rival, the Tesla Model 3. The update will introduce several new features, sources said, with a focus on enhancing the vehicle's powertrain.
One of the major updates involves replacing the current 77.4-kWh lithium-ion battery with a larger 84-kWh battery. This upgrade is expected to extend the IONIQ 6's range to approximately 435 miles. The vehicle will continue to offer both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options.
In addition to the facelift, Hyundai is also developing a high-performance version of the IONIQ 6, known as the IONIQ 6 N, following the success of the IONIQ 5 N. Spy shots taken near Germany's Nürburgring have captured our cleanest look at the IONIQ 6 N.
Speculation suggests that the IONIQ 6 N will build on Hyundai's RN22e prototype, incorporating many of the features found in the IONIQ 5 N. It's likely to include the same upgraded 84-kWh battery and high-powered electric motors, delivering 641 hp in Boost mode and 601 hp in regular driving modes. Driver-focused features from the IONIQ 5 N, such as the synthetic eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and N Active Sound+ (which mimics the sound of Hyundai's gas-powered N models), may also be included.
Production of the refreshed IONIQ 6 is reportedly set to begin in early 2025.