Author: Georgi Boychev

  • Citroen reveals a dramatic concept way before official debut

    2016 Citroën CXPERIENCE Concept Revealed entire month before official debut ahead of the Paris Motor Show, Citroën CXPERIENCE CONCEPT will try to be just as brand wants it to be: by completely embodying brand’s “Be Different, FeelGood” slogan idea. And we all wonder whether it will succeed.

    This concept will bring some new stuff to the whole segment: of course, we all wait for some new ultra-modern and neat gadgets, but what we know so far is that this sweetie looks incredible!

    Immediately recognizable, this one is inspired by the hi-tech world. We see an elegant and sporty vehicle with unique and beautiful headlights, clean sides with distinctive wheel design and neatly done rear-end design.

    2016 Citroën CXPERIENCE Concept

    Also, the CXPERIENCE CONCEPT demonstrates the latest achievements of Citroën Advanced Comfort programme. By supporting the technological development of brand’s models, the programme brings this sweet styling and numerous more additions: incredible interior styling, new kind of infotainment system, smart phone and tablet incorporation and many more. We presume that the best is yet to come and Citroën team will showcase the most notable additions and features at the Paris Show.

    SEE ALSO: Did we just find the best Citroen car out there?!

    We do like this vehicle. At least, its styling aspects. Hopefully, this design is just a part of bigger picture of additions, innovations and systems. Paris Show is not that far in time, but we are already impatient. What about you?

    2016 Citroën CXPERIENCE Concept

    Source: Citroën

  • Nissan comes with sweet Sirius servicing offers. Check ’em out!

    2016 Nissan SiriusXMNissan brings good news to customers and buyers: many of 2017 vehicles will be equipped with navigation and a multi-year subscription to SiriusXM and SiriusXM Travel Link as part of the standard equipment. These additions include detailed traffic data with information on traffic speed and flow, accidents, construction and road closures, weather information, fuel prices and more.

    Also, other select Model Year 2017 models will be offered with a three-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, while other vehicles without navigation will get a three-year subscription to SiriusXM Travel Link.

    SEE ALSO: Nissan reveals some more goodies for the 2017 Pathfinder. Check ’em out!

    And one more cool thing: customers that purchase new Nissan cars with satellite radio will also receive a three-month subscription to SiriusXM’s Access audio pack with Howard Stern, all NFL, MLB and NBA game, every NASCAR race and NHL games, along with PGA TOUR coverage. So cool, right?

    All these additions make me think about Nissan’s plans for the future. Giving so much for free is not only because engineers and designers want to show-off with cool products, right? Well, my conclusion is that this is a sort of long-term investment in order to make new customers keep hooked on all these pleasurable gadgets and systems. I wonder whether this plan succeeds..

     Source: Nissan 

  • 2016 Elise 250 Special Edition: Lotus’ pearl is here!

    2016 Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition In celebration of 50th anniversary of Lotus’ Hethel side, the engineering team reveals a special collectable vehicle: the Elise 250 Special Edition.

    Based on the Elise Cup 250 model, the new one comes as a refined and more premium edition with tons of new features and tweaks. Capable of going from 0 to 100km/h (60mph) in 3.9 seconds, the Special Edition also impresses with style and refinement. So, let’s see what is going on here!

    There will be only 50 units produced, so if you tend to like this one, you’d better hurry up!

    2016 Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition

    The design is inspired by brand’s most popular and beautiful models and features some sporty appearance, blended with brand’s well-known elegant lines and curves. Sweet. There are also four colors to choose from and there are also some optional carbon-fiber components to be installed.

    Unlike the exterior, the interior appearance is geared with numerous carbon-fiber components as part of the standard equipment. There are carbon-fiber seats, covered with dark gray leather, contrast stitching and numerous more hand-crafted components.

    And what about the drivetrain system?

    Along with the powerful engine, the special Elise has some more stuff to show: it comes with a six-speed manual gearbox and Electronic Differential Lock system for better traction and faster exit speeds when cornering.

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    Other notable gadget is the mode selection system. There are only two modes, Sport and Race, but as it seems, they are more than enough to satisfy any high-speed fan out there.

    Addition equipment

    2016 Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition

    Elise 250 Special Edition can also be personalized through the Lotus Exclusive program. This service encourages customers to make further step in customizing the vehicle in their own and unique style. And the best thing is that there are customization tweaks and additions that suit any budget. Cool!

    Source: Lotus 

     

  • 2017 Lincoln MKZ: Beautiful and Trustworthy

    2017 Lincoln MKZ2017 Lincoln MKZ received the highest safety award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The premium vehicle has managed to tackle down all the challenges and even scored exceptional results in the front crash prevention test.

    Indeed, we are talking about the Top Safety Pick+ award. As you might already know, this is the toughest one to get and in order to classify as worthy, a vehicle must get superior ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side and roof strength tests. And with incredible confidence and versatility, the 2017 MKZ rushed through all of them and amazed all jury members.

    SEE ALSO: Lincoln has launched the ad campaign “it’s like that”, starring Matthew McConaughey [w/videos]

    In fact, what aided the MKZ through the examinations are the modifications made and the numerous additional gadgets and systems. These include Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, new and better cameras and radar technologies, Lane Keep System, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) and many, many more.

    Just in the style of Lincoln, the new addition is as beautiful and as versatile as all of the predecessor models and we are pretty sure that the 2017 MKZ is yet to impress us. Also, it would be a pleasure to see more of these sweet video advertisements that were launched not so long ago. However, stick with us for further information!

    Source: Lincoln 

  • 48-liter gallon fuel tank on Ford CrewCab? Yes, please!

    2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum Crew Cab 4x42017 Ford F-Series Super Duty, believed to be the toughest, smartest and most versatile Super Duty vehicle that brand has ever produced, receives additional goodies. More precisely, it is just one, but a massive one: a 48-gallon fuel tank. Ford engineers’ idea is to reduce the fill-ups and allow drivers to have more time to get the job done.

    And thanks to the new long-box CrewCab longer wheelbase and wide track, compared to old models, the new tank fits between frame and driveshaft. This one is exactly 37 per cent larger than the 2016 model and is built from light-weight materials as high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy. Definitely a badass addition.

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    Ford team has also geared new and better fuel filter and water separator filter that together allow longer change intervals and reduce time and money spent on maintenance. Basically, the idea is to make the Super Duty spend more time on the road and get more job done.

    As it seems to me, Ford has done some superior work with the entire F-Series lineup. We got all these powerful and monstrous vehicles with ever-evolving features and systems and we should say that we are quite happy to know there is someone to deal with the heavy duty work.

    And when do we get one of these toys? Ford promises to start purchases in fall 2016.

    Source: Ford

  • Chevy gears 2017 Colorado with mighty drivetrain units!

    2017 Chevrolet ColoradoIn order to rock 2017 Model Year, Chevy team gears the new Colorado with redesigned V6 power unit and class-exclusive eight-speed automatic gearbox system. And as we see it, this is probably the biggest change and improvement done on the vehicle since the big restyling program back in 2015. So, let’s find out what makes Chevrolet brand sell more than 160,000 Colorados in the first 24 months since the launch.

    The engine system

    This second-gen Chevrolet double-overhead-cam power unit keeps the same 3.6-liter displacement, but now includes variable valve timing for intake and exhaust, enhanced direct injection and Active Fuel Management System (the so-called cylinder deactivation). And the most important thing: the horsepower and torque have increased to a total of SAE-certified 308hp (230kW) and 275lb-ft at 4,000rpm.

    The automatic transmission system

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    The GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L45 has many advantages, compared to the 6L80 (the older model). Although they both share the same size and weight, the 8L80 comes with wider 7.0 overall gear ratio spread, which directly results on higher first gear ratio, which further helps the driver start off more confidently and furiously. This also helps when there is heavy load or when trailering.

    And the best news? Well, Colorado fans will not wait that much for this one to be available for purchase: the enhanced vehicle comes in the fourth quarter of this year. Sweet.

    Source: Chevrolet 

     

  • Nissan reveals some more goodies for the 2017 Pathfinder. Check ’em out!

    Pathfinder, one of Nissan’s most, if not the most, popular lineups receives a comprehensive upgrade for the upcoming 2017 model year lineup. In pure Nissan style, the vehicle receives tons of new gadgets, enhanced capabilities and some sweet styling tweaks here and there. So, without further due, let’s see what Nissan has revealed this time.

    Updates and enhancements

    First of all, there is a change in the exterior appearance: the design team has done a lot to make this new Pathfinder somehow more adventure-ready and give off stronger sense of power. There are new boomerang-shaped headlights, new LED daytime running lights, optional LED headlights, V-Motion grille design and overall more aggressive front end.

    In terms of drivetrain system and capabilities, buyers will be dealing with a new 3.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline V6 machine, capable of producing a total of 284hp (211kW). This means a kick in power, measured with 26hp more than the predecessor model.

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    There are also additions in terms of safety: new technologies take place as Forward Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control and Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection. Advanced Driver Assistance suite is also present. It includes Forward Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control and exclusively for this model there is Moving Object Detection and Around View Monitor.

    Available in 4WD and 2WD drive set and in a total of four trim levels, this sweetie sets some really high standard for other rivals out there!

    Source: Nissan 

  • Kia reveals Optima PHEV Hybrid: here’s why we liked this one

    2016 Kia PHEV Hybrid Kia, just like numerous more brands has set a goal to drastically reduce CO2 emissions and deliver us more efficient vehicles. And here it is: the new PHEV hybrid with reasonable price and tons of sweet features. So, let’s see whether Kia managed to achieve its goal, or it is just showing off.

    Let’s dive straight in numbers and statistics

    The vehicle can reach a range of 33 miles in all-electric mode and has CO2 figure of just 37g/km, which further means that company car users pay under 7% benefit-in-taxation in 2016-2017. In terms of drivetrain system, the PHEV is geared with a 2.0-liter direct injection petrol power unit with a total output of 154hp (114kW) and additional 67hp (50kW) via the electric motor. And when working together, both systems generate 375Nm of torque. Powerful, right?

    And what about standard equipment and specifications?
    2016 Kia PHEV Hybrid

    Optima PHEV is a sort of stand-alone model in the whole Optima range. And as any other Optima vehicle and as any other independent hi-tech machine, this one has a lot to show to its customers. In fact, they will deal with big 8.0-inch touch screen navigation, geared with tons of maps, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay systems, Kia Connected Services via TomTom, wireless mobile phone charger and neat 10-speaker premium audio system with Clari-Fi technology.

    SEE ALSO: Kia Rio in sketches: bold, muscular and confident. Hopefully, as the real one.

    In terms of safety features, the sweetie comes with Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management and Hill-Start Assist Control.

    Exterior styling and appearance

    2016 Kia PHEV Hybrid

    PHEV proudly shows 17-inch alloys with wrapped around 215/55 R17 tires, LED daytime lights, special “follow-me-home-lightning” and one hell of expressive look. We do see a confident vehicle with muscular and sporty stance. The face expression is bold and it strikes with badass eyes and sporty and simple grille design. The sides show simple, yet effective curves, while the back disappoints. Yep, you read that correctly. It differs from the front and the sides with too much simplicity and not that great design tweaks. However, it still expresses power and confidence, but it is a sort of too simple. However, it does the job neatly, which is also important.

    The intelligent systems

    Optima PHEV offers tons of impressive-wanna-be technologies. These include Regenerative Braking, Driving Style guide, ECO-DAS (ECOnomy Driver Assistance System) with Coasting Guide Control, Drive Mode Select button and HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Select switch. In other words, you will be safe, no matter what the circumstances are and you will drive a super efficient vehicle with a sort of its own willpower. Cool.

    So, what else should we say? We do like this one and we think Kia team gets more and more serious and more and more devoted into the idea of delivering us some high-quality products. Enjoy!

    Source: Kia 

  • Kia Rio in sketches: bold, muscular and confident. Hopefully, as the real one.

    2016 Kia Rio Long story short, the fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its world debut on 29 September in Paris, at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile.

    Short story long, Kia reveals tasty details for the upcoming SUV and by all it looks as engineer and design teams have decided to make their very best on this project. And by judging by the official sketches, we tend to believe that this Kia vehicle will be a killer one.

    Rio’s dynamic new exterior and interior design has undergone numerous changes and improvements that bear the touch of the specialist design centres in Germany, California and Korea. We see neat straight lines, smooth surfacing and longer front overhang and bonnet, longer wheelbase and upright C-pillar that altogether contribute to that manly and muscular body with action-ready stance.

    2016 Kia Rio

    Of course, Kia team also promises class-leading practicality and safety technology, new-gen connectivity features and overall more pleasurable and rewarding ride.

    SEE ALSO: The second generation Kia Cadenza offers more engaging driving experience and enhanced styling

    In fact, Kia’s Rio is one of brand’s best-selling models with the titanic 473,000 units sold in 2015. Hopefully, this won’t stop Kia team to evolve and bring us even better and better vehicles and products.

    2016 Kia Rio

    Official details will be gained on September, 29 in 14:45 CET, when Kia’s official press conference takes place at the Mondial de l’Automobile event.

    Stick with us for further details!

    Source: Kia 

  • Did we just find the best Citroen car out there?!

    1973 Citroen DS Super 5We have told you about many classy and super-classy Citroen vehicles. Remember the new Citroen Megane Sport III? And the Tour Hyphen Concept? And what about all these Cactus Special Editions? We bet you remember. In fact, recently Citroen team has brought us many cool vehicles that deserved our attention. And then, most suddenly there is this 1973 Citroen DS Super 5, considered to be the finest Citroen DS vehicle in the world.

    Tight, badass looking and futuristic (in terms of 1970s) this little guy still has that solid presence and catches the eye with neat shapes and expressions. Starting with this super aggressive face at the front, going through the clean and simple sides and finishing with scalloped back with dramatic design solution, we tend to believe that this one is actually a pretty convincing choice for the best DS vehicle out there.

    1973 Citroen DS Super 5

    This particular Super 5 unit is finished in Blanc Meije (period white) and comes with its original Red Targa upholstery. Meticulously restored to exceptional high levels and as close to the original condition as possible, the owner decides to auction this one with the aid of Silverstone Auction’s Salon Privé Sale event, on Saturday, 3rd September at the Blenheim Palace.

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    A 1973 Citroen DS Super 5, believed to be the finest Citroen DS in the world, is set to be auctioned at Silverstone Auctions’ Salon Privé Sale on Saturday 3rd September at Blenheim Palace.

    SEE ALSO: Citroen Will Officially Unveil Tourer Hyphen Concept at the Geneva Motor Show

    But let’s get back on vehicle’s fame. This model is so good that it has took home more than 200 awards overall. Definitely an unrivalled European show car winner, this vehicle has dominated at many concourses and event: these include National Champion at Welsh Benson & Hedges Concours and Hedges Concours, NEC show winner and it was also a national Meguiars Concours display car. Oh, yeah. It was also featured at the Paris Concours and Citroen World Championship.

    1973 Citroen DS Super 5

    And last, but not least, this award-winning 1973 Citroen DS Super 5 will be offered for sale with all of its storage boxes, full photographic restoration folders and about 150 magazine features. The price? between $88,000-$120,000 USD.

    Source: Silverstone Auctions 

  • Renault Megane Sport III rolls out the production plant! Here’s what we know so far!

    The latest Renault Mégane Sport has just rolled out off the production plant in Paencia, Spain and it is already available for purchase!

    The final version of the Sport lineup proudly shows an already famous Liquid Yellow metallic finish, large 19-inch Speedline alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 wrapped tires and exclusive :Öhlins Road&Track adjustable dampers.

    The inside welcomes the brave-hearted to a Alcantara-dominated cabin with sporty steering wheel, Recaro seats, Handsfree keycard, Renault Sport Monitor V2 on-board performance tracking and R-Link Multimedia system with satellite navigation. Sweet.

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Renault Grand Coupe: was it that necessary?

    But let’s get back to the interesting part. The Cup-S specification. This is a higher trim level that adds numerous drivetrain features and improves others. For example, the vehicle with this set up benefits from PerfoHub double-axis front suspension, mechanical limited-slip differential, red Brembo four-pot brake calipers, stiffer anti-roll bar.

    SEE ALSO: Renault proudly presents the new RS 200 EDC sporty beast.

    In terms of engine power, the 275 Cup-S offers (what a surprise!) 275hp (205kW) of power output via a revised 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol power unit. In fact, this is an improved version of the engine that aided the Renault team to brake the lap record at Nürburgring track back in 2014. This means that you will deal with a bad boy!

    In fact, we are impressed with Renault’s ambition to deliver us better and better sport vehicles. And as it looks, this one would not disappoint. Or would it?

    Source: Renault Sport 

     

  • Nissan and five other brands gather to aid the ad campaign for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

    Lucasfilm has just announced that it teams up with five big and famous brands, in order to launch some big promotional campaign in support of the latest Star Wars movie: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. The brands are Duracell, General Mills, Gillette, Nissan and Verizon. Cool.

    All of these brands will launch specific and custom-designed campaigns and promotions in their own and unique style: this time the latest Star Wars movie will get not only wide fan support, but also massive aid by world’s biggest names in business.

    More about the movie

    Taking place back in the time of the first Death Star, the Rogue One plot will tell us about some brave men /and aliens/ and their mission to steal some precious Imperial documents. Sounds good? What we know so far is that director Gareth Edwards will try to represent a new look to some of the most notable Star Wars sights, characters and events. Hopefully, we will see some badass acting, tons of action, comprehensive storyline and cool vehicle designs.

    https://youtu.be/frdj1zb9sMY

    And since Nissan team supports the advertisement campaign, I do wonder whether we would see some flying Nissan machines out there. Just imagine how hilarious it would be to see some badass flying thing out there with Nissan logo at the front.

    However, what are your expectations about the movie? Write down in the comment section below!

    Source: Nissan