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BORLA Gears Camaro SS with exclusive exhaust system. It is worth reviewing! [w/video]

2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS with BORLA Exhaust System BORLA Performance Industries team proudly announces the launch of a fresh exhaust system, exclusively designed and engineered for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, geared with 6.2-liter LT1 V8 power unit.

BORLA R&D department is, in fact, in the process of developing numerous Camaro systems and the last creation was just revealed. Just like brand’s other products, the exhaust system comes with 2.75-inch diameter and is fine-tuned to fit perfectly the LT1 engine.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS with BORLA Exhaust System

The product highlights include this very same 2.75-inch diameter exhaust, made of stainless steel, high-quality engineering with special warranty, patented ATAK and S-Type muffler technology, different mid-pipe and resonator options, long-tube header and large 3-inch header-back exhaust system.

Furthermore, the ATAK and S-Type rear-section mufflers can be further specified with or without Dual Mode-type valve technology. Also, Camaro SS owners can add BORLA performance mid-pipe to the rear-section mufflers in order to improve airflow and aid the overall performance rates without increasing noise levels.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS with BORLA Exhaust System

In fact, whatever the combinations are, BORLA team created and engineered precisely all of the parts and systems to work in full harmony with Camaro SS models. And the best part is that the team manages to boost the performance without any annoying drone, which is associated with aftermarket exhaust additions. Sweet.

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Source: BORLA Performance Industries

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July 27, 2016

AEB system: is it that popular and important as they want us to see it?

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe New car sales researches revealed what majority of people prefer when it comes to buying a new vehicle. Analyzed by independent researchers, results show that buyers mainly prefer cars with more safety features, but for some reason not everyone is into the Autonomous Emergency Braking. Interesting.

However, good thing is to know that people are heading towards safety, instead of some overall useless hi-tech tweaks, right? However, results show some mixed opinions as it comes to standard safety equipment. Although the first vehicles in the rank have great safety suites, also in the top 3 is the Vauxhall Corsa: a neat vehicle, but with twice as less safety stuff, compared with the leader in the list: the C-Class.

However, one of the most handy and reliable systems, the Autonomous Emergency Braking is available with all of the list with most popular cars. Some brands include it as a part of the standard equipment, others prefer to gear it optionally – with client’s personal preferences.

So, what are people into? Here’s the full list:

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
AEB is named Collision Prevention Assist Plus and is part of the standard equipment.

Volkswagen Golf
The good ol’ Golf lineup incorporates the system to almost all of its models as a part of the standard equipment. Fun thing is that VW does not offer AEB as an extra.

Nissan Qashqai
This one also incorporates the AEB system to almost all vehicles in the lineup, but also offers it as an additional feature.

Ford Focus
Coming by the name of Active City Stop, the system is fitted to surprisingly low number of vehicle models, but the good news is that Ford team offers it as a standalone feature for reasonable pricing.

Vauxhall Astra
The trustworthy Astra also appears to sort of not like the AEB: the vehicles, equipped with this system are as low as 34% of the whole range. Good thing is that AEB is optionally available.

MINI
The system also comes as optional extra and is simply named Driving Assistant.

VW Polo
Named City Emergency Braking, the AEB is available only as a part of the optional “ACC” pack.

Ford Fiesta
The Fiesta also does not incorporate the system as part of the standard pack and offers it as a standalone purchase.

Vauxhall Mokka
Although popular and reliable, the whole lineup does not feature AEB even as a standard feature.

Vauxhall Corsa
Just like the Mokka, Corsa lineup tends to not like the AEB: it is not available even as optional feature.

Source: Thatcham

July 26, 2016

Subaru is proud to earn our trust: here’s more info!

Subaru of America, named Most Trusted Brand and Best Overall Brandy by Kelley Blue Book, decided to celebrate with a launch of a “Proud to Earn Your Trust” television spot that captures brand’s most iconic “Love” ads. This means that the spots review some emotional moments in the earning trust of customers. Sweet.

The spots, created by Carmichael Lynch on behalf of Subaru of America will air throughout July, August and September across cable television, network late night programming and of course, social media websites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more.

What the videos feature is call backs from the most memorable and iconic campaign ads through the years. From the very first days with the “Welcoming Party” through the “Subaru Heaven” to the “Baby Driver”, “Honeymoon” and “Back Seat” that are all directed by Jake Scott.

And as it comes to us, we must say that recently Subaru team impressed us. And not only with a new model or two, but as a whole: it seems as the whole brand has decided to deliver only high quality products and components.

So, tell me, what do you think about Subaru and the campaign ad. Write down your opinion in the comment section below!

Source: Subaru

July 22, 2016

A special Ferrari model will seek its new owner at Silverstone Auctions!

There is a 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello with football star provenance that will be offered for a sale by Silverstone Auctions at this year’s Silverstone Classic motor sport festival on 30th of July.

The Maranello itself has a mileage of just 36,000 miles and the most interesting thing about it is that it was owned by the great Sir Geoff Hurst MBE. As any football fan would tell you, Mr. Hurst led England team to a World Cup 4-2 victory against Germany back in 1966 at Wembley Stadium.

Also, Saturday, 30th July marks the fiftieth anniversary of the occasion and at this exact same day the famous classic motor sport festival Silverstone race circuit takes place.

But back to the Ferrari. The UK supplied car has been maintained in superior condition. It is a road-ready machine and it is expected that bids can go up to $250,000 USD. Sweet. This right-hand model comes with Argento Nurburgring finish and black leather Daytona style seats. Buyer will also be granted with full carbon interior trim, leather headlining and silver-painted brake calipers.

2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Also, the vehicle will be sold with two sets of keys, full Ferrari leather bound book pack, red Ferrari cover and full service history.

The car will be auctioned along more than 150 other classic vehicles as part of three days of auctions hosted by Silverstone Auctions from 28th to 31st July.

Source: Silverstone Auctions

July 21, 2016

Skoda will challenge supercars from the ’70s and 80’s. Stupid idea, indeed

2016 SKODA Superb 200hp

This time SKODA team tries to do the impossible. And most likely it will fail. The engineering team tries to achieve performance rates from a vehicle that are enough to challenge a Lambo car or a Ferrari. And the most surprising thing? Well, SKODA is not going for this ultra-high quality next-gen hyper ultracar which goes from 0 to 200 mph in two seconds. Nor the team will charge some six figures for the model. So, let’s see what is going on here!

We talk about a new Superb model with 2.0 TSI 280hp (208kW) power unit. In fact, SKODA claims that this is by far brand’s most refined and powerful engine provided so far. And what for? To challenge a 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB. Genious, SKODA. Challenging a 40-year older vehicle seems a good idea. And it is worth spreading the news. Apparently, SKODA team has way too much free time.

Along with its not-bad-sporty-oriented drivetrain system, the new Superb also comes with tons of luggage space. Okay, not tons, but a good 660 liters of free space. This also makes this particular mode one of the most spacious throughout all SKODA lineups.

Available in SE L Executive, SportLine and Laurin & Klement trim levels, the vehicle offers 18-inch alloys, Columbus satellite navigation system, electrically operated boot, leather upholstery and heated seats. Of course, we get the ambition to prove itself worthy among retired vintage cars, but we prefer not to talk about that.

It seems as SKODA team needs a summer vacation. A long one.

Source: SKODA

July 19, 2016

2017 Elantra brings some sporty dynamics! Check it out!

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Hyundai unveiled the 2017 Elantra Sport! At the meeting of the Washington Automotive Press Association in Alexandria the audience witnessed the first public appearance of Hyundai’s most powerful Elantra model so far. So, what’s so special about this one?

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport

Powered by a 1.6-liter Turbo GDI four-cylinder power unit, the vehicle also features either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DCT system with paddle shifters. What we also know so far is that the suspension is exclusively fine-tuned to elevate the on-road dynamics and comfort. Sweet.

The vehicle somehow reminds of Ford Focus

In terms of exterior, the Elantra Sport looks just fine. Just fine. There is nothing interesting with that one, if we have to be honest. There are only two distinctive elements: the massive and badass-looking grille and the standard wheel design. And it is indeed the grille that reminds me of a Ford vehicle. The rest is just a straightforward design without any interesting curves and lines. I don’t say it is an ugly vehicle, not at all. We just expected something more. Or, maybe, it was our expectations that let us down.

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport

However, this is all we know so far. Further details will be released closer to on-sale date later in 2016.

Stick with us!

Source: Hyundai

July 13, 2016

2016 Renault Grand Coupe: was it that necessary?

2016 Renault Megane Grand Coupe After the unveiling of the new Megane in 2015 and the Megane Sport Tourer in March this year, Renault team decides to launch a neat Grand Coupe model. This is a four-door saloon with sweet styling and well-balanced proportions. And just like its brothers, this one wants to be authentic, functional and useful. But did it succeed?

The Megane Grand Coupe comes with the cost-cutting CMF C/D architecture. This means that the engineering team has done its best to deliver a vehicle with enhanced driving comfort, neat dynamics and overall great pleasure of driving.

2016 Renault Megane Grand Coupe

Additional features include a 7-inch TFT display, 8.7-inch multimedia tabled, R Link 2, Multi-Sense, Easy Park Assist and some driver-assistant systems as Advanced Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning.

In terms of powertrain system, there are some different variants, depending on the country: there is the SCe 115 with a 5-speed manual gearbox, a TCe unit, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch EDC automatic. These are the petrol machines. Diesel systems include dCI 90 with a 6-speed manual and a dCi 130 also with 6-speed manual.

2016 Renault Megane Grand Coupe

So, what can we say at the end? We got a sweet looking Renault machine with numerous features and systems. Just like the rest of the lineup. We doubt that this was a necessary model to be released, but hey, who cares? We have a sweet vehicle over here!

2016 Renault Megane Grand Coupe

Source: Renault

July 13, 2016

Limited, distinctive and exclusive: Lotus Evora Blue and Orange is here!

2016 Lotus Evora Blue and Orange Limited Edition Lotus fans have helped the brand to develop new and exclusive color scheme that will soon be released in limited run with an Evora model.

Challenging enthusiasts had show their preference from selected and carefully curated designs that were also available to browse from on brand’s official social media channels.

Car fans across the world have helped the Lotus Exclusive service by choosing one of the most famous racing colour schemes for a run of extremely limited Evora 400 Exclusive editions. The winning scheme, light blue with orange stripe, has made it through the list and left behind some notable Lotus colorings that include established liveries and classic ones.

The Blue & Orange edition recalls the famous racing color combination that was first seen back in the 1960s in combination of neat interior styling: black leather upholstery, contrast stitching and tons of standard features.

2016 Lotus Evora Blue and Orange Limited Edition

Developed by a team at Hethel, Lotus Exclusive program inspires customers and brand enthusiasts to personalize and give distinctive character to their vehicle. Furthermore, the super limited edition demonstrates the appeal of Lotus Exclusive: customers have the chance to get both British craftsmanship quality and neat design features.

So, tell me, how would you personalize your Lotus? Write down in the comment section!

Source: Lotus

July 12, 2016

Jaguar Land Rover showcases a rather special system. Check it out!

2016 Jaguar Land Rover DSRC System Jaguar Land Rover shows a range of some badass technologies that will aid future self-driven vehicles through any surface and terrain. It is a multi-million dollar research project that aims to make the autonomous driving as flexible and as confident as possible.

And in order to enable this next-gen of technology, Jaguar Land Rover team has developed some sweet technologies: there are some sensors, surface identification tweak and a 3D path sensing. All of them incorporate the use of a camera, radar and sensors to deliver detailed 360 degree view of the world around the vehicle. Of course, buyers will have the chance to get their path planned, and see some potential dangers and road situations. Sweet.

2016 Jaguar Land Rover DSRC System

One more key element is the ability for vehicles to “talk” to each other: the machines can communicate with by sending data and prepare for any off-road obstacles and road challenges.

In fact, Jaguar and Land Rover have already made an off-road demonstration with two Range Rover Sports that use the DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communications) technology in order to create an Off-Road Connected Convoy. The wireless vehicle-to-vehicle communication system shares data for vehicle’s location, wheel-slip, suspension activity, wheel articulation and All-Terrain Progress Control information.

2016 Jaguar Land Rover DSRC System

As it seems, autonomous and self-driven vehicles and technologies gain more and more popularity and different brands show us some different and interesting solutions to the modern day challenges. How do you find the new systems? Drive in the comment section below.

2016 Jaguar Land Rover DSRC System

Source: Jaguar Land Rover

July 12, 2016

Mazda MX-5 race teams prepare for a big race in September

2016 Mazda MX-5 Cup Car British MX-5 racer Oliver Allowood secured a neat seat in the Mazda MX-5 Global Cup car for this year’s Global MX-5 Cup race that took place this year at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Oliver, who raced with a Mk1 MX-5, is one of just five European racers that have won fully-funded trips to race at the legendary American track.

As we have told you, with the support of Mazda UK, the championship leaders of the British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC) MX-Championship, 750 Motor Club, MX-5 Club and some more joined the intense knock-out competition at the ParcMotor Circuit. And there were five racers that have proven worthy: Moritz Kranz (Germany), Kamil Franczak (Poland), Erik Blixt (Sweden), Oliver Allwood (UK), Gabriele Gardel (Switzerland).

2016 Mazda MX-5 Cup Car

Based on the well-known and award-winning Mazda MX-5, the Global Cup car has been created in order to deliver this same road capability, but with some track-oriented improvements. It is built by Long Road Racing in North Carolina USA and offers the aid of the standard 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G power unit with sealed racing ECU, FIA-approved safety cage, AIM data system and special radiator. Of course, there are race springs, Brembo brakes and neat 17-inch RAYS wheels with slick tires. Long story short, racers will compete with a slightly improved road car.

The standalone global MX-5 Cup Race will be held at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit in September. There will be racers from all around the world: America, Europe, Australia and Japan.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Cup Car

Stick with us for further information!

Source: Mazda

July 11, 2016

2016 smart BRABUS Xclusive: launching and advertisement campaigns

2016 smart BRABUS Xclusive BRABUS’ new smart vehicle got famous for two thing: unique agility and incredible dynamics. Available as smart BRABUS or smart BRABUS Xclusive, the vehicle will also be available in fortwo, cabriolet and forfour variants later this year. And as it seems, BRABUS team decided to go for a advertisement campaign.

The team has already launched a video, named “Most Xclusve Test Drive”. It showcases how special and different the driving experience is. Or, at least it tries to be. The film shows three different groups of people who want to try out the BRABUS: a family, a couple and a group of friends. Of course, as you may have already expected, there is a plot twist. The ride gets more exclusive than anyone expected.

2016 smart BRABUS Xclusive

Also, in order to support the market launch of the vehicle, smart will be launching a mobile Live Escape Game in Hamburg, Vienna, Barcelona and Rome from September. What we know so far is that participants will be randomly selected people that will be divided by groups of four and two and the task is to get out of the maze with a BRABUS Xclusive vehicle.

To support the market launch of the new smart BRABUS on an international scale too, smart will be staging a mobile smart BRABUS Live Escape Game in Hamburg, Vienna, Barcelona and Rome from September onwards. The participants are randomly selected people in the respective cities who are interested to play. In groups of two to four people, they will be trapped inside the BRABUS Live Escape Game with the smart BRABUS Xclusive and given a set length of time to escape. Within this set time, the players must solve interactive puzzles with and about the smart BRABUS to liberate the car from the garage. The participans will get a small prize, but that is going to be a surprise.

2016 smart BRABUS Xclusive

Source: Daimler

July 11, 2016

A legendary Jaguar E-Type has returned to us! Check the story here!

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Chassis 62 A missing Jaguar E-Type vehicle, considered to be one of the most sought-after early examples of the model has been discovered in the depths of Scotland. It will be offered at auction by Silverstone Auctions at the Silverstone Classic on the 30th and 31st of July.

This 1961 Series 1 Roadster, Chassis #62 has a rather interesting story. It is one of the first 92 hand-crafted models and had mysteriously disappeared at a certain time. Historians and experts were trying to know more about this Jaguar’s whereabouts for decades, but without any feasible result. Also, the first 20 units of this particular lineup have been fine-tuned to offer some sporty character and were believed to be the “Holy Grail” of E-Types and unarguably, for vehicle collectors.

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Chassis 62

And this particular, Chassis #62, was dispatched to Scotland in July 1961 via Henleys of London for use as a demonstrator vehicle in the whole Edinburgh area. Funny thing is that, it was expressly forbidden for the car be sold until September of the same year, but was purchased by its first owner right in the beginning of September.

Through the years the Jaguar vehicle was passed from owner to owner within Edinburgh area and back in 2013 it has passed in the dominion of its fifth and current owner who was completely unaware of the fact that he possesses a sort of the “Holy Grail” of vintage sports cars. I can imagine the excitement the felt.

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Chassis 62

And with this interesting story to be told for generations, the E-Type will be offered at the auction with its original Jaguar Heritage Certificate with a starting price between $180,000 and 220,000 USD.

Luckily, the car is still in impeccable visual and performance condition, thanks to the meticulous cares of its last owner. Finished in Carmen Red with black-dominated interior, the vehicle still has some original features and this so-called “fat floor”, split-link throttle linkage, thicker screen chrome mouldings and smooth cut-away groove at the top of the A-post capping.

Source: Silverstone Auctions

July 8, 2016

Author: Georgi Boychev

So, what are people into? Here’s the full list:

The vehicle somehow reminds of Ford Focus