Author: Georgi Boychev

  • Forza Horizon 2 Surprises Winners With All-New 2016 Mazda Miata MX-5

    Forza Horizon 2 was only a purchase, but with it David Goss of Missouri recieved a fresh out-of-the-fabric 2016 MX-5 Miata. How? Today, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, Goss defeated Colton Miller of Indiana in the Mazda MX-5 Challenge, especially created by Mazda and Xbox, which grants the car as a prize. In fact, each one of the two participants received a all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 vehicle. How cool is that?

    Eric Watson, director of marketing, MNAO says, that he congratulates both David and Colton. He is convinced, that the boys spent many hours behind the virtual wheel in order to prepare for the big race at E3. He ensures us, that the preparations and hopes, along with the demonstrated abilities wouldn’t disappoint the players.

    The event itself, the Mazda MX-5 Challenge began in March 2015 and gave all the player chance to compete for the big price. After the free download of the virtual vehicle in Forza Horizon 2, players were challenged to compete in a special “Rival Mode” on the Sisteron Perimeter Sprint Track. And at the end, both players with best times are invited to a special 1v1 race, where the winner takes it all.

    SEE ALSO: Mazda Announces MX-5 Specifications

    Watson says also, that the campaign with Xbox and Forza Horizon 2 introduced thousand of players to the Mazda brand and the 2016 Mazda MX-5. He is convinced, that Xbox gaming consoles were the perfect platforms for Mazda brand to attract and inspire players in the virtual reality before going out and try out a real vehicle.

    We congratulate Matt and Colton and wish them many more successful races both in the virtual reality and in real life!

    Source: Mazda

  • 2015 i-Road Has Finally Reached Texas!

    North Texas residents met the i-Road, the three-wheeled electric vehicle and COMS, the compact electric vehicle last weekend at American Airlines in Dallas. All the people, who participated in the event spent some time answering questions and reviewing different technological trends and told the audience about the ultra-compact vehicles and the ways they will make our lives easier.

    Furthermore, there are numerous focus groups in Silicon Valley, California in February 2015, that received some positive feedback from numerous participants. In fact, there was also a guy, who presented a credit card and immediately purchased an i-Road vehicle. But the bad news is that he must wait a bit longer to receive it.

    In fact, the i-Road demonstration projects have already begun in France and Japan and the teams are working hard to test the vehicles in different city situations. For example, in Grenoble, France and Toyota City, Japan the demonstration units are positioned in car sharing applications, while the i-Roads in Tokyo, Japan come with an option to be loaned to individual customers. They will start taking orders next month.  On the other hand, COMS vehicles have already begun sales in Japan.

    There are no some specific plans and formulas for the US audience. All we know is, that the i-Road demonstration programs will be launhed in the near future. So, stay in tune and don’t forget to try out the vehicles of the future!

    Source: Toyota

  • Honda-Powered HPH ARX Vehicle Will Be Racing at the Pikes Peak Event

    Honda and Acura vehicles have participated in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event in recent years with numerous models as the Acura NSX and the Honda Fit and even the furious Honda Odysey, but now Honda Performance Development team has cvreated a special model in order to dominate over the 14,110-foot mountain. But now something special comes our way!

    Honda introduces the HPH ARX Coupe

    The special Honda-powered HPH ARX-04b LMP2 coupe, that have already proved its capabilities in this year’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, entered in the 2015 Pikes Peak event will be tamed by Verizon IndyCar Series winner and former Formula 1 driver Justin Wilson.

    SEE ALSO: Mopar HEMI Challenge Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

    The ARX-04b will be the first full-carbon-fiber vehicle ever sanctioned for PPIHC and will demonstrate what its 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine is capable of. The ARX-04b will be competing in the Unlimited class, which include numerous heavily modified vehicles, that can go through all the 156 turns in the 12.42-mile track in less than 10 minutes.

    The ARX-04b, that was crafted through an effort between HPD and With Research comes with an energy-saving technology, low drag and incredible fuel efficiency. And with Wilson behind the wheel we all expect some wonderful results. But as always, only time will show what will happen.

    For further information stay with us!

    Source: Honda

  • Mopar HEMI Challenge Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

    MoparMopar, for 15th consecutive season underscores its commitment to Sportsman racing competition within the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) with the demonstration of the Mopar HEMI Challenge. Now, the popular race event will be staged during the US Nationals in Indianapolis with schedules to take place September 3-4 at Lucas Oil Raceway.

    As you might know, the HEMI Challenge debuted back in 2001 on a quarter-mile track at the US Nationals and starred a special 1968 HEMI-powered Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracuda, which, as we all know, are classic muscle cars, that contributed to Mopar’s well-known reputation and success.

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    And now, 2015 edition celebrates its 15th anniversary with a special race and a special prize: an unique HEMI Challenge trophy, custom Mopar HEMI Challenge winner’s jacket and of course, some cash: $15,000. Surely this award will make some wonderful motivational effect on all the attending racers. In fact, there are cash awards for all the top 16 racer, that will qualify.

    Mopar Additional Prizes

    Furthermore, every Mopar-powered Super Stock/Automatic-HEMI class competitor will receive a special 15th anniversary event hat,  replica license plate and a special commemorative poster. Mopar will also provide a special vehicle suspension seminar, a display of a new product and will talk about opportunities for participants to win a Mopar Gen II HEMI engine block. It is nice to see how a brand like Mopar motivates racers and participants to show their best, isn’t it?

    As you might remember, the first Mopar HEMI Challenge was won by Bucky Hess back in 2001, followed by Richard Beshore in 2002, Jerry Jenkins in 2003 and Jeg Coughlin Jr. in 2004. And the driver with the most HEMI Challenge prizes is the champion Charlie Westcott Jr, who earned a total of six career wins in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012 and 2014. This year’s Mopar HEMI Challenge will take place September 2-7.

    Source: Mopar

  • 2016 Chevrolet Malibu: With Great Weight Comes Great Performance

    2016 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan was put on a special test and training program in order to become even more efficient, powerful and more comfortable. And the team behind the project achieved some interesting results. Now, the 2016 Malibu vehicle is lighter with about 136 kg (300 pounds) and achieves some excellent purity: only 48 mpg in city and about 37 mpg on the highway, thanks to the redesigned 1.5-liter turbo engine. And of course, the lighter weight means improved ride and handling.  So, let’s see what the Chevy team has achieved.

    The five most noteworthy achievements in 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

    2016 Chevrolet Malibu

    1. Stronger body construction

    The 2016 Malibu’s greatly reduced weight means that the engineers used only light, but high-strength steel, that ensures thinner, but extremely well-built components, that improve the handling and the overall safety of the vehicle. Furthermore, the stronger body construction means and one more thing. The suspension system can be fine-tuned even more precisely, which means even smoother and comfortable ride.

    2. Wonderful use of aluminum

    Light and extremely strong, the use of aluminum  components in the 2016 Malibu machine is one of the main reasons of the great weight reduction. The overall reduction, thanks only to the aluminum components reduced the car’s weight with 3 kg, which is quite impressive. Furthermore, aluminum components in the suspension system improve the handling and the overall responsiveness of the Malibu.

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    3. Streamlined instrument panel and light power accessories

    For example, the redesigned window regulators save up to 4.2 pounds, while additional 2.2 pounds are reduced by the complex order inside the instrument panel. But complexity also means more integrated parts and components, which bring additional features for no additional weight or energy cost. In fact, even the center console was greatly improved and now it weights with 1.75 pounds less.

    2016 Chevrolet Malibu

    4. Lighter seats and other soft materials

    Chevrolet 2016 Malibu now comes with special leather seats, that save up to 40 pounds of the overall vehicle weight. Furthermore, there were a total of 2.6 pounds reduced by redesigning the trunk and the changed interior carpet. It is interesting how Chevrolet team manages to reduce the weight in such interesting ways.

    5. Lighter engine components

    And the last, but not least, the powerplant. The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu now offers customers a special 1.5-liter turbo engine, that is 86 pounds lighter than its predecessor, the standard 2.5-liter engine. And along with the wonderful features, that a lightweight engine brings, one is especially important: the lightweight system bring better front-to-rear weight balance, which contributes the vehicle’s wonderful responsiveness.

    2016 Chevrolet Malibu

    With great weight improvements the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2015. Furthermore, the vehicle will be offered in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. Furthermore there is also a special Hybrid model, that will demonstrate some stunning performance and efficiency features.

    Source: Chevrolet

  • Smart Fortwo and Forfour with Extended Twinamic Range

    Smart fortwo side viewFollowing its brothers,the Smart Fortwo wtih 90 hp (66 kW) and the 71hp (52kW) Forfour now also come with a special fully automatic tiwnamic dual clutch transmission. What this means is now both models come with incredible gamma of engines and transmission systems: a total of nine engine/gearbox combinations. Furthermore, the redesigned models will be on the market at the end of July this year.

    And along with the technical tweaks, the Smarts received and detailed modification to the interior: the equipment now comes with exclusive black-gray color gamma.

    Smart Fortwo new engine

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    As you may know, the benefits of twinamic transmission system are numerous. First of all, the shifts now are smoother and easier to perform and do not interrupt the tractive power. Unlike the micro car segment, the dual clutch gearbox system bring everything good from automatic and manual systems: the convenience of the automatic gearbox in city traffic and the sporty performance in highway sprints. Furthermore, there is an optional Sports package, that brings even better performance with the special shift paddles on the steering wheel.

    And here are some more details about the tweaked Smart cuties:

    fortwo 66 kW forfour 52 kW
    Number of cylinders/arrangement 3/R 3/R
    Displacement (cc) 898 999
    Rated output (kW/hp) 66/90 52/71
    at rpm 6200 6000
    Rated torque (Nm) 135 91
    at rpm 2500 2850
    Combined consumption from (l/100 km) 4.1 4.2
    Combined CO2 emissions from (g/km) 96 96
    Efficiency class
    B
    B
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 11.3 16.9
    Maximum speed (km/h) 155 151
    Price (in euros) from 13,065 from 12,980

    Source: Smart

  • 2016 Buick Cascada Will Demonstrate Some Bold Style and Safety Features

    2016 Buick Cascada convertible will be offered early the next year with numerous add-ons, that altogether bring a refined and stylish appearance, wonderful performance and versatility and of course, exceptional pleasure of driving.

    What is different, is that the whole body construction now allows the top, the folding mechanism and the roll bar will be stowed below car’s “belt line” and under the hard cover, which will bring a smooth and stylish profile. This configuration also brings some more cargo space: 22.4-inch by 12.6-inch (320 mm by 570 mm) pass-through from the trunk to the passenger compartment. We all love the extra cargo volume, dont’we? Furthermore, when the 50/50-spit rear seat is folded, some long items, for example a snowboard, can be easily stowed inside. Handy.

    And there are more examples of engineer wonders. For example, the roll bar system enables the rear-seat cargo pass-through and when it is deployed, the roll bars extend with about 14 inches to match the height of the windshield.

    In fact, the whole reinforced body of the Cascada supports the roll bar system and brings some comfortable and pleasurable drive. Some more of the included elements are:

    • A-pillars featuring press-hardened steel in the inner structures and reinforced with high-strength, hot-rolled and cold-bent tubes within the pillars
    • Reinforced rocker panels with increased cross section
    • Underbody reinforcements including X-braces, V-braces and additional brackets
    • A reinforced “torsion box” bulkhead behind the rear seats that incorporates the pop-up roll bars

    Source: Buick

  • Holden Colorado Z71 Comes With a Promise to Be the Top Model For The Colorado Lineup

    Holden Colorado Z71 - Front AngleHolden Colorado Z71 is almost here. This model is expected to be the top of the Colorado lineup and it will be on sale at the beginning of July. we all know, that Holden has done some wonderful job lately and released some really successful models, so we we expect, that the Z71 will be a really interesting vehicle. So, let’s check out what awaits us in July.

    Exterior

    Holden Colorado Z71 is based on the MY16 Colorado LTZ 4×4 Crew-Cab vehicle and adds an impressive list of features and additions, that make it a really special vehicle. For example, the capacity is expanded to the incredible 3.5 tons, and the special 18-inch Arsenal Grey alloy wheels make sure, that the vehicle will deal with every type of terrain, thanks to the special “shift on the fly” 4WD drive system.

    Interior

    The inside of the Colorado Z71 comes with leather appointed seats, rear camera, acoustic pack and the special Holden Mylink infotainment system with 7-inch color touch screen. In fact, Holden’s Executive Director, Peter Keley promises, that the vehicle will ensure great comfort and incredible performance. And we tend to believe him. For now.

    And here we offer you the content, that ensure Colorado Z71 will stay on the top of Colorado lineup :

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    • 18-inch Arsenal Grey Metallic alloy wheels (x5)
    • Sail plane with Z71 graphic (body coloured)
    • Leather appointed seats (heated front)
    • Styled nudge bar
    • Headlamps with dark chrome mask
    • Gloss black mirror scalps and B-Pillars
    • Gloss black tailgate handle
    • Black door handles Black rear step trim
    • Z71 decal on tailgate
    • Black body side door mouldings
    • Black hood with Z71 graphic
    • Streamline Soft tonneau – (hard tonneau optional)
    • Roof rails

    Holden Colorado Z71 - Rear Angle

    Source: Holden

  • How Luxurious 2016 Lincoln MKX Can Actually Get?

    2016 Lincoln MKX Exterior2016 Lincoln MKX will not only come with some wonderful performance features, but also will demonstrate how the master craftsmanship will define the overall quality of the vehicle. In fact, customers of the Lincoln MKX cite overall quality as #1 purchase reason for the well-known crossover.

    There is a study, made by the Luxury Institute and Epsilon, suggesting, that 74%  of the wealthy customers believe, that the highest quality is the most important thing in a vehicle, along with the superior craftsmanship. And listening to the customers, Lincoln brand will release the 2016 MKX model with even better crafting quality and even higher level of quality of the components. We all wander if it really can get better. But let’s see what will the vehicle offer to customers.

    2016 Lincoln MKX Interior

    There will be a sort of “hidden” improvements to the latest MKX, which will make the vehicle a really special one: for example, there will be a special foam added to the wrapped console side panels, which will ensure a soft area, where the legs rest. The same foam will be added in the door armsets and the steering wheel. Furthermore, there will be scuff material in the door and tailgate will be changed with stainless steel, which will not only bring some safety to the overall safe vehicle, but will also bring that beautiful and distinctive look of the automobile.

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Lincoln MKX Offers More Power and Better Agility

    In addition, the 2016 MKX model will offer and a special Bridge of Weir Deepsoft Leather, especially created for the Lincoln seating surfaces. The leather material has gone through a complex 16-hour softening process, which is much longer than other leathers.

    The center console has also deserved some attention: now it will improve functionality, but it will also be crafted with even better components by even better craftsmanship masters. And to increase the crafting appearance, the gooseneck hinge arms are now hidden.

    Furthermore, Lincoln engineers has made a computer-aided design stations and had made some experiments in virtual lab to ensure the high quality of the components and their appearance in the vehicle. The team has also eliminated the sharp edges, cut lines and some sort of visible imperfect spots and has added wonderful wooden and metal materials to the latest MKX model.

    Source: Lincoln

  • 2015 Vauxhall Astra Comes More Flexible and Even More Adaptive!

    2015 Vauxhall Astra Comes More Flexible2015 Vauxhall Astra is ready for the showrooms in October. The model, built at Vauxhall‘s manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, has a lot of features to demonstrate, including beautiful design, numerous technology units and different trims.

    The 2015 Astra lineup also includes a 1.0-Liter three-cylinder Turbo Start/Stop ecoFLEX engine, paired to an Easytronic five-speed automatic transmission and a class leading emissions, measured at 96g/km. The range also includes the 1.6-Liter, available with the SRI trim, that provides 200 hp (147kW) and the special 1.6-liter Start/Stop ecoFlex “Whisper Diesel” with 110 hp (80 kW), that achieves 91.1mpg and class-leading CO2 emissions of 82g/km

    And here we show you what the different trims have to offer:

    Design

    2015 Vauxhall Astra Back

    This pack brings the 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime headlights, six airbags, R4.0 InterLink audio system, 7-inch multimedia touch screen, Cruise Control system and steering wheel controls

    Tech Line (over Design)

    The trim offers the special Navi 900 satellite navigation system and 8-inch touch screen monitor as well a leather steering wheel and adjustable armset.

    Energy (over Design)

    The Energy pack brings the special 17-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels and heated front seats and heated steering wheel

    SRi (over Design)

    2015 Vauxhall Astra Interior

    The pack has a lots of features to offer: 17-inch five twin-spoke alloy wheels, Driving Assistance Pack with included front camera, OnStar, Sight&Light Pack, Sports seats set, leather steering wheel and front foglamps.

    SRi Nav (applied over SRi pack)

    This pack completes the SRi set with 900 satellite navigation system and adds a special 8-inch touch screen and voice recognition function

    Elite (over Design)

     the pack offers 17-inch multi spoke alloy wheels, leather ergonomic seats with extendable cushions, electrical lumbar, heated rear seats, OnStar, Sight&Light Pack

    Electronic climate control, front foglamps and electrically foldable mirrors

     Elite Nav (over Elite)

    The last pack brings a Navi 900 satellite navigation system and 8-inch touch screen. Voice recognition function is also included

    As you can see,  the 2016 Astra model surely has a lot to offer. And now with the numerous trims and packs the vehicle can get really flexible and adaptive to any character and road.

    What do you think of the latest Astra model?

    Source: Vauxhall

  • Honda Will Show Numerous Surprises at 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be a special event for the UK audience. Why? Because they will see the full 2015 Honda lineup. With wonderful and fresh models Honda team is ready to amaze the audience at the show.

    Definitely this time on display will be the latest Civic and CR-V models, that arrived in dealership in March. Furthermore, Civic Type R will be available in July, while the Jazz and the latest HR-V will be on sale in August. And Honda’s supercar, the NSX will also be on the show with a promise to arrive in UK at the end of next year.

    And as always, the Goodwood festival will offer visitors the chance to get behind the wheel of the latest Civic and CR-V and take a ride up the famous hill.

    Furthermore, Honda will be running a competition to get behind the wheel of the long-awaited Civic Type R. The model was recently launched and it offers 300 hp (220 kW) with a front-wheel-drive. So, it will be an interesting year for Honda at Goodwood festival.

    As you know, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will run from Thursday 25th  June to Sunday 28th of June. So, we will bring you even more news from the show and the attending brands. Stay with us!

    Source: Honda

  • Infiniti Will Show Some Style and Design From the Future with the Three Concept Vehicles at 2015 GFS

    nfiniti‘s studio will move to Sussex for the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed and will offer visitors a glimpse of future models and plans. Furthermore, the latest concept vehicles will also take place at the stage of the festival.

    In fact, this will be the first time, that the three award-winning concept cars are displayed together: they will display the trends and the way, that Infiniti is taking in future development.

    The Q60 Concept demonstrates a stylish 2+2 sports coupe, while thr Q80 Inspiration shows Infiniti’s future designs and plans. The super luxury four-door vehicle really blends some classical details and future trends. And the latest concept, the QX30 offers a style, that will be incorporated in vehicles, that will be available for purchase next year. The Concept itself shows some sleek lines, confident looks and of course premium detail work. It was unveiled at the  Geneva Motor Show this year and now it is ready to make its UK debut at Goodwood show.

    Infiniti team will also demonstrate some other goodies at the festival: the Infiniti GT Vision Gran Turismo and a special virtual racer, that allows everyone to try out the Gran Turismo 6 video game.

    In fact, Infiniti is marking record sales in UK and will welcome visitors to the “Infiniti Shapes The Future” stand on each of the days of the 2015 Festival of Speed.

    Source: Infiniti