Author: Georgi Boychev

  • Peugeot Releases A Limited Run of the 208 Model

    2016 PEUGEOT 208 XSPEUGEOT introduces a limited-run of the award-winning 208 hatchback. The special “208 XS” comes with additional trim level and extended list of additional features and personalization options.

    Available with brand’s notable 1.2-liter PureTech 82hp (60kW) petrol unit, three and five door body style,  some distinctive exterior goodies, this sweetie really caught our eye. There are a total of five optional colors that complement the exclusive personalization, 16-inch Technical Grey Titane alloy wheels, Equaliser grille with glossy surround , glossy black door mirrors and of course, unique badges for the front wings.

    In terms of technologies and electronic features, the limited-run vehicles include the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit, compact sports steering wheel, 7-inch multifunction color touch screen and raised instrument panel. Also, additional goodies include DAB radio, Apple Carplay, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, Cruise control and air-conditioning.

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Peugeot 2008: Is it That Compact and That Functional?

    Peugeot also includes the innovative “Just Add Fuel” pack that provides drives with single monthly payment for all the major motoring costs. This includes comprehensive motor insurance, road fund license, vehicle serving, roadside assistance and warranty. Cool, right?

    So, how do you find the limited-run? For us this is definitely a lineup that deserves some attention!

    the new PEUGEOT 208 XS is available for order with prices starting from $19,390 USD.

    Source: PEUGEOT

  • 2016 Renault KADJAR Comes Prepared for the Russian Roads

    2016 Renault KADJAR Renault presented the all-new KAPTUR crossover in Moscow, Russia. This sweetie is one of just ten Renault models that would be available for order outside Europe and focuses mainly in Russia.

    What is happening here is that the Russian market has some specific needs and Renault team decided to call back. And now the KAPTUR comes proud, confident and ready to tackle down the challenges along the Russian roads. So, let’s check out what this tough guy has to offer!

    Exterior styling

    KAPTUR’s design is based on Renault’s six-petal flower strategy marks a new milestone in brand’s approach towards customers in Russia.

    The front end shows Renault’s new styling cues, including the logo in glossy background, while the upper section of the one-of-a-kind grille features new honeycomb mesh pattern. The broad lower part of the bumper is especially created to widen the vehicle, while the sculpted forms of the bonnet and door inserts are bold and expressive.

    Interior styling

    2016 Renault KADJAR

    In addition to the standard lines and curves of the traditional KAPTUR, this special vehicle offers comfortably-appointed and occupant-friendly cabin with tons of customizable features and comfortable ambience.

    All passengers will be delighted to know that  the whole cabin is a bit widened and offers even more luggage space of 387 liters. This amount multiplies as the 60/40 split is engaged to overall 1,200 liters. How cool is that?

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    Furthermore, KAPTUR offers modern equipment pack for everyday use with keyless entry, ignition and locking, while the optional MEDIA NAV system covers all the basic multimedia functions with seven-inch touch screen, radio and Bluetooth connectivity.

    Drivetrain system

    2016 Renault KADJAR

    Especially fine-tuned and adapted for the Russian roads, the KAPTUR is geared with everything needed to tackle down the road challenges. Being an all-terrain 4×4 crossover, the vehicle offers a high ground clearance of 240mm, heavy duty suspension and trustworthy all-wheel-drive gearbox.

    Some more features include winter conditions capabilities, Renault’s Remote Engine Start system, heated front seats and heated windscreen.

    The special KAPTUR is expected to go on sale this summer.

    Source: Renault

  • MR Racing Proudly Present the Almighty Audi RS3

    2016 MR Racing Audi RS3 Proudly showing its exterior design changes and performance upgrades, the Audi RS3 made its debut. Geared with Audi’s trustworthy 2.5-liter turbo engine, this sweetie has a lot to demonstrate. Surely MR Racing’s technicians unlocked the talent potential of the charismatic engine and the whole drivetrain system and confidently demonstrated what this heavily optimized and refined machine can do.

    Some of the most notable features are the modified air system with sports air filter, the stainless steel components and the sport exhaust system. The exhaust system also includes larger downpipe and HJS sport metal catalytic converts and valve control system in order to give some sweet spine-tingling cry at high revs. And last, but not least, the MR Racing’s ECU remap further optimizes the fuel and boosts the overall performance to deliver a total of 448hp (329kW) and 653Nm of torque.

    2016 MR Racing Audi RS3

    Also, thanks to the quattro AWD system, the RS3 efficiently and confidently dispenses power and delivers just enough torque to the wheels in order to improve the overall stability and control.

    SEE ALSO: 2017 Audi R8 Was Recognized As “2016 World Performance Car”

    And if that level of power is not enough for you, the tuner also provides boosted version with a total of 535hp (393kW) and 700Nm of torque. This system also includes a TTE 500 turbocharger, high-pressure fuel pump and more efficient intercooler.

    2016 MR Racing Audi RS3

    And to complete the overall great appearance and performance rates, MR Racing team geared both editions with a set of 9.0×19-inch lightweight ATS GTR alloys in “traffic red” finish and 235/35R19 Pirelli tires. And let’s not forget the fine-tuned KW Clubsport coil-over suspension with independently adjustable bounce and rebound control dampers.

    2016 MR Racing Audi RS3

    So, how do you find this masterpiece?

    Source: XMedia-Group

  • Facelift Done Right: 2016 Subaru Forester Strikes Again!

    2016 Subaru Forester FaceliftSubaru Forester meets the 2016 model season with tons of upgrades and changes that will help the vehicle to keep its position as a well-respected and proven car. The improvements include some exterior style changes, additional interior gadgets and of course, tons of changes onto the drivetrain system. So, let’s check out what is going on here.

    Exterior styling

    2016 Subaru Forester now demonstrates a well-known hexagonal grille, but this time it comes with new wing motif grille mesh, while the front bumpers are reshaped and feature a fresh L-shaped chrome trim that contributes to the overall striking vehicle appearance. Also, the wraparound headlights retain the signature “hawk-eye” shape and now feature black base finish and somehow sharper appearance.

    SEE ALSO: Subaru Showcases 2017 Impreza Hatch and Sedan Models

    In fact, the refreshed Forester also includes new headlamp technology with LED lights and Adaptive Front Lightning System. What it does is to allow the headlamps to rotate left or right into corners, as driver turn the steering wheel. How cool is that?

    Interior styling

    The inside of the restyled vehicle welcomes everyone to a place, fraught with technologies, but at the same time offering high levels of comfort and convenience. Finished with higher proportion of soft-touch materials, the cabin also features a higher-resolution TFT display, new cloth and leather upholstery and new navigation system. Sweet, right?

    Improved ride comfort and better handling

    2016 Forester also received tons of modifications on the drivetrain system. For example, the updated suspension system now behaves better over broken or choppy surfaces and adopts new steering gearbox ratio in order to improve reactions to steering inputs.

    2016 Subaru Forester Facelift

    In terms of power unit availability, the range remains the same, which means that buyers can choose among the 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder 150hp (110kW) sweetheart, the naturally-aspirated 2.0i petrol engine, the 147hp (108kW) 2.0D turbo-diesel and the flagship: the 241hp (177kW) turbocharged DIT petrol engine.

    And in order to improve the overall performance stats, the engineering team included the Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive and the X-Mode on Lineatronic CVT, along with the Hill Descent Control as standard features.

    Source: Subaru 

  • Will You Participate in Jeep’s New Social Campaign?

    "My Jeep Story" CampaignJeep brand kicks off a year-long campaign with global footprint that includes digital and social elements. Named “My Jeep Story”, the campaign provides a platform for brand’s community in order to join the 75th anniversary with inspiring stories: everyone can tell his story of freedom, adventure and passion. Of course, “My Jeep Story” videos will be streamed directly on brand’s official website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram websites. And at the end of the campaign the brand will release a compilation of 75 stories that speak about the adventures of the numerous competitors.

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    Fans and enthusiast can already share their story by posting a video directly on the official website or the social media sites. Throughout the whole campaign time, fans and followers will have the chance to create their story via Jeep branded experiences and adventures. Also, music artist Ciara, who appeared at Camp Jeep during the New York Auto Show will share her own Jeep Wrangler story.

    And in order to keep us entertained, Jeep will release monthly “Story Sessions” with compilation of funny videos. Definitely it will be a joy to watch it, don’t you think?

    So, would you share your story? Tell us about it down in the comment section!

    Source: Jeep

  • The Limited Ford F-150 MVP Edition Comes To Honor Kansas City’s World Championship!

    2016 Ford F-150 MVPFord, America’s leader in truck vehicles, announced the production of limited run of 300 Ford F-150 MVP edition vehicles in order to salute Kansas City’s world championship. These machines will be exclusively built at Kansas City Assembly Plant. All of the 300 machines are based on the F-150 XLT with chrome package and will be available with Oxford White or Blue Flame finish with additional F-150 MVP edition badges and exclusive graphics. Of course, there will be some polished stainless steel components do enhance the feel of exclusivity and luxury.

    2016 Ford F-150 MVPThe idea for limited MVP vehicles originated as a suggestion by Marc Lassale, a Kansas City Royal fan, who celebrated his team’s second world championship. Furthermore, the F-150 MVP edition is straight follower to the 1986 Ford Ranger MVP edition and also includes some customization features as accessories and personal tweaks and fine-tunes.

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    As you might know, Ford has worked with former Kansas City Royals star Bret Saberhagen and Salvador Pérez, from the 2015 Kansas City lineup in order to promote the special F-150 MVP edition. 2016 Ford F-150 MVP F-150 MVP edition is already on sale and can be purchased at the Kansas City area Ford dealers. So, what do you think about this sweetie? Would you like to have one?

    Source: Ford

  • 2016 Kia Sedona is Pure Eye-Catcher and Here is Why

    2016 Kia SedonaKia team definitely made a great job with the new 2016 Sedona model. In fact, it did so well that it won the prestigious Autrader’s Must Test Drive Vehicles award at the New York International Auto Show. The Must Test Drive Vehicles is a list with the greatest vehicles around that somehow made impression to professional critics and automobile enthusiasts. All the recognized vehicles are chosen for their drivetrain features, convenience, comfort and general capabilities.

    2016 Kia Sedona

    Furthermore, to be selected for the award, the vehicles must be available for purchase at the time of the award announcement, to cost under $75,000 USD and offer some significat and eye-cathing components, considered price:quality ratio. Also, potential winners must have no less than 4 out of 5 scores in numerous categories: exterior style, interior quality, cargo capacity, drivetrain system quality and more.

    So, what made 2016 Sedona so special?

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    Available in a total of five trim levels, L, LX, EX, SX and SX Limited and a choice of seven- and eight-passenger seating configuration, the latest Sedona model really has something for everyone. First of all, the vehicle is geared with the trustworthy 3.3-liter V6 power unit with a total output of 276hp (202kW) and a six-speed automatic gearbox, delivering power to the front wheels. Secondly, the CUV-like appearance and overall exterior look is simply beautiful and distinctive and last, but not least, this sweetie features tons of utility and safety technologies: Surround View Monitor, Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning and more.

    2016 Kia Sedona

    So, how do you find the new Sedona? Do you think it deserves the award? Write down in the comment section!

    Source: Kia

  • 2017 Audi R8 Was Recognized As “2016 World Performance Car”

    2018 Audi R8Audi R8 Coupe has won the prestigious “2016 World Performance Car” in the World Car Awards, presented at the New York International Auto Show.

    With a total of four awards, the new Audi R8 proved itself as one of brand’s most successful models and also as one of the best models throughout the history of the World Car Awards. As you might know, the predecessor model has already won two World Performance Car prizes and a World Car Design of the Year award. And this is why we are certain the latest R8 beauty has just started its winning spree.

    The second generation of the high-performance sport fury was able to win the competition thanks to the 73 leading automotive journalists that voted for this particular model.

    SEE MORE ABOUT THE VEHICLE HERE: 2017 Audi R8 Details

    As we have told you, the R8 Coupe is geared with a mid-mounted V10 power unit and refined quattro drive system that together deliver the outstanding 610hp (448kW) and contribute to the extremely short-timed 0-100km/h sprint: the Audi R8 finishes it in the mere 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 369km/h (205mph). Impressive, right?

    Other notable features are the state-of-the-art lightweght construction and extremely dynamic suspension with variable torque vectoring.

    So, what do you think about the new Audi R8? Write down in the comment section.

    Source: Audi

  • Two Mitsubishi Models Mark Brand’s Dedication to Perfection

    2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has finally showed the long-awaited production models of the 2017 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and the 2017 Mirage G4 subcompact sedan. Both vehicles are new for the whole Mitsubishi lineup and demonstrate brand’s confident steps towards growing the market in North America.

    The first one, the Outlander PHEV comes with a efficient 2.0-liter gasoline power unit and two high-performance electric motors and the advanced Superior All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system. Capable of tackling down any road and off-road challenge, this eco-friendly sweetie will be available for order later in Fall of 2016.

    Furthermore, PHEW offers quick and refined torque distribution between the front and rear wheels, while the S-AWC system is especially created to ensure outstanding stability and handling. In fact, the S-AWC system was first exclusively made for the Lancer Evolution in order to aid the vehicle in the world rally circuit tournaments. So, you understand how capable the PHEV is, right?

    SEE ALSO: Mitsubishi eX Concept: A Leader in the SUV Electric Vehicle Design

    On the other hand, Mirage hatchback demonstrates clean and distinctive exterior styling, blended with enhanced flexibility and agility. Mirage G4 is by far one of the best Mitsubishi vehicles, as it comes to fuel efficiency. The interior is spacious and offers extended list of goodies: this time engineers geared the vehicle with tons of utility and safety features, advanced driver-focused technologies and of course, numerous ways of connectivity.

    2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE

    Definitely important releases for the whole brand, the 2017 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle and the 2017 Mirage G4 subcompact sedan caught our eye not only with superior features, but also with the passion that made Mitsubishi engineers bring these models to us.

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • Stylish and Useful, FIAT Talento is Ready to Aid Those in Need

    2016 FIAT Professional Talento FIAT Professional unveils the Talento: a vehicle with vast load capacity that is especially created to aid all the workmates all there through the streets and major roads. Thanks to its great versatility and agility, this vehicle is adaptive and flexible, but also brings convenience and comfort. In fact, its name, as you might have already figured out, comes from the name of ancient coin: the Talent and FIAT chose this name because of the symbolic value and of course, because of all of its performance capabilities.

    In terms of design, the Talento demonstrates compact, functional and well-proportioned body. The forward stretching windscreen blends with the short bonnet and contributes for the overall visual dynamics. The grille wraps around the headlights and create a face with massive and striking appearance, while the squared-off rear is designed to ensure ample storage space and stability and strength at the same time. In general, the design is bold, distinctive and surely delivers that unmistakable FIAT Professional feel.

    SEE ALSO: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth: What to Expect?

    In terms of performance, the Talento can be geared with powerful and efficient turbo and twin-turbo diesel units, paired to six-speed manual gearbox. The overall output is 145hp (106kW), considered just enough for everyday use. Whether you use it for work, people-carrier or else, FIAT promises that the new Talento will do the job just fine.

    Source: FIAT Professional 

  • Subaru Showcases 2017 Impreza Hatch and Sedan Models

    Subaru has revealed the refined and improved 2017 Impreza sedan and hatchback models ahead of their global debut at the New York International Auto Show. The sedan now features the new Global Platform architecture that contributes to enhanced levels of driving pleasure, agility, safety and overall comfort.

    Also, as previous generations, the latest Impreza vehicles are equipped with Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive as a standard feature, along with tons of additional drivetrain improvements. So, what else do the sweeties offer?

    Distinctive exterior design and futuristic appearance

    Subaru’s new design approach includes brand’s signature hexagon grille, sharper headlights and more sculptural body, athletic stance and smooth lines.

    Furthermore, Impreza’s new platform adopts the aid of high-strength steel and lightweight components that altogether improve the overall stability, control, reduce the vibrations and contribute to even more rewarding driving experience.

    And as we talk about vehicle’s architecture, we should mention the lower center of gravity, revised suspension and the addition of the Subaru Global Platform.

    Safety and utility features

    Subaru brand designed the 2017 Impreza to provide the highest possible levels of safety and achieved it by including the EyeSight collision avoidance technology as a standard feature. This system acts as a second pair for eyes for drivers by employing stereo color camera technology to monitor the road and traffic ahead and prevent collisions.

    SEE ALSO: Subaru Family Will Be Granted With Additional Standard Features

    Another great addition is the Steering Responsive Healights that can illuminate curves as the vehicle steers into them, while the Reverse Automatic Braking further reduces the chances of accidents and severe injuries.

    Further details will be revealed soon, so stick with us!

    Source: Subaru

  • Lincoln Unveils the New Navigator Concept: Comfort and Convenience in Single Pack

    2016 Lincoln Navigator ConceptLincoln unveiled the new Navigator Conceptdemonstrated brand’s plans for the future. As you might know, the luxury car manufacturer revealed its first SUV back in 1997 and since then improves and refines the formula of great vehicle with great values.

    This special Concept is designed to deliver comfort and mainly peace of mind. To be honest, we wonder how would that become reality, when the SUV features a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 power unit, capable of producing more than 400hp and offering several driving modes.

    2016 Lincoln Navigator Concept

    However, other notable features are the incredibly spacious interior that welcomes everyone to leather-wrapped components, exclusive Perfect Position Seats with tons of adjustment options, custom wardrobe management system for further utility and all this topped with high-quality materials and components. Sweet.

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    In terms of safety features, the Navigator Concept features Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection with radar technology, a 360-degree camera, improved Park Assist System and many more.

    Also, in the cabin there is a head restraint monitor that provides Wi-Fi connectivity and a second panel screen that displays key vehicle information. This second display can be further customized to show the functions and information that is most needed to the driver.

    2016 Lincoln Navigator Concept

    So, what do you think about the new Navigator Concept? Write down in the comment section.

    Source: Lincoln