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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2025 Audi A5 Does the Job of Two Former Models
Read the full review | See interior photos The new 2025 Audi A5 is marketed as a sedan but hews closely to the last generation's Sportback bodystyle, with fresh liftback sheetmetal and a screen-heavy interior treatment. The A5's 268-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine has higher output than the outgoing car's optional powertrain. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive come standard. The new sheetmetal has a clean, muscular look and hides the door openers in little cutouts. Available customizable DRLs and OLED taillights offer eight lighting signatures each so you can tune the look of your lights. Keep going to check out even more pictures of the 2025 Audi A5. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Economic Key
a day ago
- Automotive
- Economic Key
Egyptian Automotive & Trading Company Unveils the All-New Third-Generation Audi A5
Egyptian Automotive & Trading Company (EATC)—Egypt's official Audi importer—has launched the all-new Audi A5 in the local market in three different trim levels: Advanced, S-Line, and the range-topping S-Line Plus. The first-generation Audi A5 debuted in 2007, showcasing a versatile range of body styles, including the coupe, cabriolet, and 'Sportback.' The second generation arrived in 2016, while the current third generation was unveiled in mid-2024, replacing the A4 Saloon and the outgoing two-door A5 Coupé and A5 Convertible. The 2025 Audi A5 has received a refreshed, bolder look, a new, upscaled interior, a suite of technical gadgets, and a powerful 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. The third-generation Audi A5 looks more aggressive and sportier than before, and the biggest changes are on the exterior. The front fascia is now bolder, with a revamped, slimmer Singleframe grille flanked by two sleeker Matrix LED headlamps with a washer system. Widened fenders, fancy digital OLED taillights, large bumper intakes, black door handles, 19-inch alloy wheels, brake calipers painted in red, and heated auto-dimming exterior mirrors with memory function are among the features available for the range-topping variants. In addition to the several exterior paint colors that customers can choose from, the 2025 Audi A5 is 4829 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, and 1,444 mm tall, with a 2,892 mm wheelbase. Built on the all-new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture, the A5 has grown beyond its compact roots, offering a more spacious and refined driving experience. Inside, the new generation of the Audi A5 is a radical departure from its predecessor. It now features a clean yet sophisticated layout packed with an array of high-tech gadgets. Drivers will be greeted by faux-leather elements, Dinamica microfiber surface treatments, contrast stitching, and gloss black accents. The dashboard features a curved panoramic display that combines an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster for the Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus with a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen. An enhanced head-up display and a 10.9-inch front passenger display are also available. Depending on the trim level, the all-new Audi A5 offers a wide range of upscale amenities, including three-zone automatic air conditioning, power-adjustable front seats with ventilation, and heating, 4-way lumbar support for front seats, Sport Seats Plus at the front, a three-spoke, leather-wrapped flat top and bottom steering wheel with shift paddles, a Bang & Olufsen 3D premium audio system with head restraint loudspeakers, an Audi smartphone interface, a Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency, a projection light in exterior mirrors, and an ambient lighting package pro, to name but a few. In the safety department, the 2025 Audi A5 gains a plethora of driver-assistance systems and safety features as standard, including front and side airbags (curtains), adaptive cruise control, manual speed limiter, surround view cameras, a lane departure warning, side assist with exit warning, front and rear cross-traffic assist systems, Audi Drive Select, a driver attention and fatigue monitoring system, front emergency brake assist, a tire pressure monitoring system, and front, side, and rear proactive occupant protection system. Powering the third-generation Audi A5 is a 2.0-liter TFSI engine delivering 196 hp and 340 Newton meters of torque. Mated to a seven-speed double-clutch automatic transmission (S Tronic) sending power to the front wheels, the four-cylinder mill allows the four-door sedan to go from zero to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds before hitting a top speed of 246 km/h. The 2025 Audi A5 is also equipped with an S sport suspension system with electronic damper control, which offers a wider spread between the individual driving modes that can be selected via the Audi Drive Select. As for the price tag, the latest Audi A5 models start from EGP 3,375,000, تم نسخ الرابط
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Babar Azam Becomes BBL 2025s Costliest Signing, But Earns Far Less Than IPL's ₹27 Crore Star Rishabh Pant; Heres All You Need To Know
photoDetails english 2922248 Babar Azam has been signed by Sydney Sixers for Big Bash League 2025, becoming one of the highest-paid players in BBL history with a deal reportedly worth PKR 10 crore (~₹4 crore). However, his earnings are significantly lower than IPL's highest-paid player, Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore. This stark ₹23 crore gap highlights IPL's financial dominance over other global T20 leagues. While Babar brings world-class experience and prestige to BBL, Pant's mega deal, brand endorsements, and ₹100 crore net worth underscore the unmatched commercial appeal of the Indian Premier League. Updated:Jun 26, 2025, 08:22 AM IST 1. Babar Azam's BBL Salary Breaks Records, But Still Trails IPL Giants 1 / 20 Despite being the highest-paid player in BBL 2025, Babar Azam's reported deal of PKR 10 crore (approximately USD 360,000) is modest compared to IPL standards. 2. Rishabh Pant's ₹27 Crore Deal Makes IPL History 2 / 20 Lucknow Super Giants bought Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking ₹27 crore, making him the costliest player in IPL history. His earnings are unmatched in global T20 leagues. 3. Babar vs Pant: A ₹23 Crore Salary Gap in T20 Earnings 3 / 20 The difference between Babar Azam's BBL earnings (~₹4 crore) and Rishabh Pant's IPL salary (₹27 crore) is a massive ₹23 crore, showcasing IPL's financial dominance. 4. Global Reach, Local Cheques: Why IPL Players Earn More 4 / 20 While BBL is gaining popularity, IPL's billion-plus viewership and multi-billion dollar ecosystem allow franchises to offer far higher salaries and marketing opportunities. 5. Babar Azam's Resume Rivals Pant's—But Not His Bank Balance 5 / 20 Babar Azam has over 11,000 T20 runs, multiple ICC awards, and global league experience, but his pay package remains well below what IPL stars like Pant command. 6. Rishabh Pant's ₹100 Crore Net Worth Backed by IPL & Endorsements 6 / 20 Pant's wealth, estimated at ₹100 crore, comes from IPL contracts, BCCI salary, and endorsements from top brands like Adidas, Realme, and Cadbury—far more than Babar's. 7. BBL Platinum Category Maxes Out at $420,000 – Still Less Than IPL Bench Players 7 / 20 BBL's top salary bracket offers around ₹3.5 crore. In contrast, even secondary IPL players often make more, proving how IPL attracts and retains top talent globally. 8. IPL Captains Earn Crores—Babar Azam's National Salary Is Modest in Comparison 8 / 20 Babar earns approximately ₹43 lakh per month as Pakistan's captain. Pant's IPL salary alone equals over five years of Babar's national contract earnings. 9. Luxury Cars? Both Have Them, But Pant's Garage Is Next Level 9 / 20 Babar owns a Lamborghini and Audi A5, but Pant's collection includes an Audi A8, Ford Mustang, and Mercedes GLE—financed by his IPL fortune and elite endorsements. 10. Why Babar's BBL Signing Still Matters Despite the Salary Gap 10 / 20 Babar's BBL move is a game-changer for league visibility, boosting BBL's appeal in Asia and signaling a growing challenge to IPL's global monopoly in T20 cricket. 11 / 20 12 / 20 13 / 20 14 / 20 15 / 20 16 / 20 17 / 20 18 / 20 19 / 20 20 / 20
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Mum says no consequences will 'be enough' for truck driver who caused death of son
'There is no comeback from this,' she said. 'A mother to lose a child is not a natural thing, I will never get to hug or kiss him, never get to chat again.' A truck driver has been sentenced to five years for dangerous driving causing the death of a much-loved young Connemara man. Shaun Curran (32) of Middle Dore, Bunbeg, Co Donegal, lost control of his truck following a tyre blowout and crossed directly into the path Rian Sheridan (24), Cluainluáin, Renvyle, Co Galway. The fatal collision happened at Newtown, on the main Athlone to Roscommon road about 10pm on March 27, 2024. Roscommon Circuit Court was told Mr Curran knowingly drove with a wholly defective threadbare trye that was evidently blistered. Mr Curran was driving a Scania Tractor lorry with a fully laden trailer filled with alcohol for more than 15 hours when he lost control and drove head on at speed into Rian Sheridan's Audi A5. Judge Kenneth Connolly found Mr Sheridan, who was on his way home from football training, was 'blameless for the collision and made every attempt to avoid the oncoming lorry'. CCTV footage also showed that Curran had checked the tyre twice on the date of the incident and had researched the price of a new tyre. A forensic collision report found that the excessive wear of the tyre could be due only to the vehicle's steering geometry being misaligned and this would have been noticeable to the driver through irregular/pulsating feedback on the steering wheel. Rian Sheridan News in 90 Seconds - June 25th Judge Connolly said the court found it 'repugnant' that Curran to this day was maintaining he had been unaware the tyre was in a dangerously defective and unroadworthy condition. The court was also told that Curran had travelled 814km on the day, had not taken proper breaks and had four speeding infringements. Curran also misused the tachograph on the lorry to 'wilfully' evade his regulated driving hours. When the collision occurred, he had been driving for more than 15 hours. Judge Connolly said the use of another driver's tachograph card was particularly aggravating because it showed a 'pre-determined and pre-meditated express plan to flout road traffic law'. Garda Sergeant Ronan O'Meara told the court that Curran was speeding just before the crash, travelling at 93kmh. The standard speed limit for HGVs is 80kmh on all roads except motorways, where it is 90kmh. The hearing was also told Curran had made admissions around breaches of tachograph data, which records a driver's activity, including driving time, rest periods and vehicle speed and distance. Curran had used another driver's tachograph card on the day of the crash and that card was in the truck at the time of the crash. In her victim impact statement, Maria Sheridan, the mother of Rian Sheridan, told the court that her son had 'lost his life in unnecessary and violent circumstances. "There is no comeback from this' she said. 'A mother to lose a child is not a natural thing, I will never get to hug or kiss him, never get to chat again.' Addressing Curran directly she said: 'Whatever the consequences you face that will never be enough. Rian had one precious life ahead of him and me and my family will never be the same again.' Finian Sheridan, Rian's father, said he could not have asked for a better son, adding that part of him died that night with Rian. He said that what happened was not an accident but the result of an "irresponsible and inconsiderate decision". He said his son had lost his life 'in circumstances which were avoidable". "Society should not accept that. It is totally unacceptable that as a driver he put other road users at risk when he shouldn't have'. Rian's sister, Ciara, said her family adored their little brother and, since he died, have been living their worst nightmare. His sister, Doireann, said that Rian was a gift to the family and his loss was felt deeply by everyone. Another sister, Aebhín, said that Rian was one of the "kindest, most positive people" she knew, and it breaks her heart to think about the future stolen from him. His partner, Aine Griffin, said the pair had met at the Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo in 2015 and shared a love for music. She spoke about their plans to travel, before settling down and having a family. "He was my morning, noon and night," she said. She recalled the day of the crash and said she spoke to Rian on the phone, because she was in Dublin and he was on his way to football training at Kilbride GAA. She spoke of the panic she felt when she received an automatic SOS text from Mr Sheridan's phone and thought he had come across a crash, but she said when she tried to call him, there was no answer. 'That was the worst night of my life,' she said. In mitigation, Judge Connolly said Curran who had a "fledgling business" with three trucks on the road, all of which he had been repaying loans for, had pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. He had co-operated with gardaí at the scene and alerted them to dashcam footage from the truck and had made admissions around the misuse of the tachograph. The court was told he expressed remorse about what had happened, and an apology was read to the court in which he said he took full responsibility. Judge Connolly said Curran had high moral turpitude and set a headline sentence of five years. Owing to his guilty plea and mitigating factors he suspended the final 12 months. Speaking outside court, Ms Sheridan thanked the meticulous and professional garda investigation. She said the past 15 months had been the 'saddest and loneliest time in the lives of our family'. She said their only son's death was 'completely avoidable'. 'Had the owner/driver of the articulated truck, Shaun Curran, followed safe driving behaviour and acted responsibly as a road user, Rian would be still alive. 'The consequences of his actions changed our lives forever and devastated our family.'
NZ Autocar
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Latest ANCAP crash testing has four Euros on five stars
Four new vehicles from Europe have recently undergone ANCAP crash testing and passed with flying colours. Polestar 3 First up, the Polestar 3 EV impressed with a very high level of protection offered to child occupants, scoring 94 per cent. It also received top marks for the effectiveness of its child presence detection system (CPD). The set-up offers direct feedback to the driver if child occupants are left in an unattended vehicle. The vehicle was almost as effective at Adult Occupant Protection with a 90 per cent result. Its active safety features include reverse AEB, which prevents driveway and carpark reversing collisions involving children and adults. It received a 79 per cent score for safety assist and also vulnerable road user protection. Volkswagen Tiguan Next up, Volkswagen Tiguan, which also achieved five-star ANCAP status. It scored 83, 88, 84 and 84 per cent across each of the respective Adult, Child, Vulnerable Road User and Safety Assist categories. ANCAP said that the five-seat Tiguan presents a safe all-round package. Driver and front passenger protection in the frontal offset crash test was judged as being very good. 'The Tiguan blends a solid crash structure with a well-rounded active safety offering. That makes it a dependable and practical choice for the safety-conscious family,' said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg. Audi A5 Audi's full-size sedan, the A5, achieved an 87 per cent scores for both Adult and Child Occupant Protection. Protection from injury in the range of destructive crash tests was Good overall. Good levels of protection were also observed for child occupants in the side and frontal crash tests. A child presence detection system is fitted, although this system is not as sophisticated as the direct monitoring CPD system fitted to the Polestar 3. The collision avoidance systems fitted to the Audi A5 showed effective performance, with the most consistent performance seen in car-to-car autonomous emergency braking functionality. The A5 achieved solid scores of 78 and 79 per cent for Vulnerable Road User and Safety Assist categories, respectively. Volkswagen Multivan This people mover first arrived in New Zealand in 2022, though did not go on sale in Australia until early 2025. It features a host of airbags throughout, helping it to achieve a 90 per cent Adult Occupant Protection score and 88 per cent for Child Occupant Protection. Strong scores were recorded in each of the physical crash tests. For Vulnerable Road Users, the score was 69 per cent and for Safety Assist Multivan managed 79 per cent. 'For families and businesses transporting people regularly, the Multivan offers reassuring levels of protection throughout its three-rows as well as to those outside the vehicle,' said Ms Hoorweg. Unlike the other three tested here using the latest criteria, the Multivan was assessed using the 2020-2022 crash test regimen.
