Author: Georgi Boychev

  • 2016 Elio P5 Will Come With Better Design And Even Better Engine

    Elio Motors announced, that it begun work on the fifth generation of the well-known prototype vehicle, which is expected to follow the successful formula of its predecessor. The so called P5 model will include the recently unveiled 0.9-Liter, 3-cylinder engine and a manual transmission.

    The brand plans to launch the machine in mid 2016, which will produce up to 84 mpg. Sweet. Furthermore, the P5 will include a supplier summit, which is a special supply chain management technology, that provides opportunity for company’s suppliers to get together and discuss different aspects of the design, performance and the process of making.

    In fact, along with the revised style and upgraded aerodynamics, the vehicle will also include heavily revised engine and transmission systems. As we know, the Elio vehicles are incredible blend of power and efficiency, which gets better and better with every generation. Now, brand’s engineers will create a special technology for a combusting engine. And the powerplant will be paired with the Multi-mode Manual Transmission, especially designed at Aisin, which is world’s largest gearbox manufacturer.

    Currently the P4 model continues to develop interest among customers. There are about 43, 000 people, that made reservation for a place in the production process. And now, with the latest model in production the brand will expand with about 1,500 workplaces. How cool is that?

    Source: Elio 

  • 2016 Lexus GS F Will Make Debut At 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Lexus GS F is the brand’s latest model, that will make a demonstration for its European audience at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with a drive on the famous hillclimb with Toyota Gazoo Racing pilot Mike Conway behind the wheel.

    The machine will demonstrate incredible confidence with the special V8 engine and with the numerous upgrades, that it comes with. Despite the fact, that Goodwood hill is not capable of providing terrain, so the vehicle can demonstrate its full abilities, the place is still a wonderful start for a bit of demonstration of what the vehicle can really do.

    SEE ALSO: Aston Martin’s Vantage GT12 Will Make its UK Debut at 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    With a tradition to follow, Lexus team designed the GS F for incredible drive reward, capabilities and comfort. GS F comes with sharpened performance and handling, along with a reinforced shell, fine-tuned suspension system and the special Torque Vectoring Differential: GS F is the first vehicle, to be geared with such a technology.

    The heart of the beast is in fact a monstrous 5.0-Liter V8 engine, that produces a total of 470 hp (345 kW) and 530Nm of torque.

    And along with the latest model, that will be shown at the Goodwood presentation, Lexus is looking forward to showing and other models at the show. For example the LFA supercar and the RC F GT 3.

    This year’s Festival of Speed surely will be one of the most interesting events, when it comes to the world of automobiles.

    Source: Lexus

  • Aston Martin Unveiled a Special Vantage GTE Model

    Aston Martin today unveiled a special 24 Hours of Le Mans art car, personally designed by artist Tobias Rehberger. The idea behind the concept is to create the illusion of speed and movement, even when the vehicle is static.

    As you know, Rehberger is famous for his abstract art and interesting optical effects, that make you question your perception abilities. He has received numerous prizes and awards, that include the prestigious Golden Lion for best artist at the 2009 Venice Biennale. And now Aston Martin team invited him to create a concept, that will add incredible dynamics and colors to the vehicle.

    SEE ALSO: Nissan Proudly Returns on Le Mans Race With Three GT-R NISMO Models

    There are more than thirty years, that passed since the first art car took place in the 24-hours race and now Rehberger takes the challenge to use geometric shapes and patterns, so the impression of movement and speed is still strong, even the car remains in one place. The artwork was commissioned by owner of vehicle #97, who is interested in the art of Rehberger and wanted to witness a combination between the elegant lines of the luxurious vehicles and the challenging art concepts of the artist. We bet he is amazed by the end result. Just as we are.

    The design, that will be seen on #97 Vantage GTE was unveiled at the official race scrutineering in the town center today.

    let us remind you, that the toughest race in the world, Le Mans starts on Saturday 13 June at 15:00 hrs.

    Source: Aston Martin

     

  • Aston Martin’s Vantage GT12 Will Make its UK Debut at 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Aston Martin‘s performance-focused road vehicle, the Vantage GT12 will make its world debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed. It is extreme, lightweight and confident-looking. The vehicle comes with a 6-liter V12 engine, that produces the crushing 600 hp (441 kW) and it is ready to demonstrate it is an honorable member of a proud family.

    In fact, there will be only 100 units, that have already been purchased by eager buyers.

    On June, 25, visitors at the Goodwood Moving Motor Show will have the chance to witness the showing of the Vantage GT12. After the ceremony, the machine will go up the famous Goodwood Hill Climb with Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer himself behind the wheel.

    SEE ALSO: Mazda Will Demonstrate Legendary Vehicles at 2015 Goodwod Festival of Speed

    The vehicle is redesigned and inspired by the V12 Vantage GT 3 race car and now it is here to demonstrate some incredible confidence and numerous sporty features with its monstrous engine and the special aerodynamic body.

    In fact, this will not be the only Aston Martin vehicle on the festival. Other machines, that will be demonstrated along the latest Aston Martin member are:

    • Vanquish Coupe V12 Vantage S Coupe
    • V12 Vantage S Roadster
    • Rapide S
    • Vanquish Volante

    As you know, we are also expecting  impatiently the festival, so for further information stay with us!

    Source: Aston Martin

     

  • 2015 SsangYoung Tivoli Launches in UK and Offers Incredible Features and Price

    2015 SsangYoung Tivoli2015 SsangYoung Tivoli B-segment SUV is already available from all SsangYoung dealers worldwide. The Tivoli is well-equipped and comes with three model options: SE, EX and ELX. Buth this is not all. For customers, who are still not satisfied, the brand comes with a special program for further customization and upgrades. Now, let’s see what all the three models have to offer

    2015 SsangYoung Tivoli SE

    2015 SsangYoung Tivoli SE

    The models is geared with a 1.6-liter Euro 6 petrol or diesel engine, paired with a manual transmission. Furthermore, the vehicle comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, start/stop system and Smart steering system with three modes: normal, comfort, sport. The model also comes with seven airbags and RDS/Bluetooth radio.

    2015 SsangYoung Tivoli EX

    2015 SsangYoung Tivoli EX

    The EX model comes with option of automatic transmission on the petrol-powered car, while the diesel model comes with automatic gearbox and 4×4 system only wioth the My Tivoli program. The EX comes also with leather upholstery, 18-inch alloy Spiral wheels, dual zone climate control, 7-inch touch-screen smart audio system, rear camera, heated seats and front fog ligths.

    2015 SsangYoung Tivoli ELX

    2015 SsangYoung Tivoli EX

    This is the top of the range. And here is why: the model comes with incredible customization options for petrol or diesel engines, manual or automatic gearbox, FWD or 4×4 system. Furthermore customers are granted with Diamond cut alloy wheels, smart keyless start, front and rear parking sensors, rear spoiler, automatic headlamps, TomTom navigation system, that includes a 7-inch touch screen, rear camera. Furthermore, the SsangYoung Tivoli ELX comes with the option of two interior packs: Styling pack or Red leather. Sweet.

    All the models come with incredible features and wonderful price, that starts from $19,815.

    So, tell me, which is your Tivoli model?

    Source: SsangYoung

  • Mazda Will Demonstrate Legendary Vehicles at 2015 Goodwod Festival of Speed

    Mazda will celebrate its role as Central Feature Marque at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed. With the ever-growing desire to create even better and better engines and vehicles, Mazda team has always been motivated by a single motto: “never stop challenging”. Now, at 2015 Goodwood festival the Japanese brand will honor the incredible lineup of super cars, including the 1991 Le Mans 787B. In fact, this particular vehicle will make its first appearance at Goodwood since 2011.

    Also joining the show is the 1990 Le Mans winner Mazda 787 with chassis number 002. Now the vehicle is maintained by Mazda USA and will remind everyone about its confidence and incredible features at 2015 Goodwood festival.

    With their private owners, two Mazda 767B and 757 models will also make appearance, along with the famous Kent Abrahamsson Chevron B-16 Mazda, that marked Mazda’s first Le Mans entry back in 1970. These vehicles wrote history back in the day and now they are back to tell about their glorious moments.

    SEE ALSO: Toyota Will Celebrate Numerous Successful Events at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Leading the way is definitely the special 1992 RX-792P, that was created for attacking the prototype ranks of American IMSA racing. The machine is powered by the same engine as the 787B model, but has numerous upgrades and changes. The model is famous, because it is the last Mazda model, that uses the factory produced prototype R26B engine.

    Other famous Mazda vehicle, that will take place at the 2015 Goodwood festival is the 1991 IMSA GTO RX-7. This car is special, because, along with a team of professionals it managed to record 100 class victories in just 12 years. Impressive, isn’t it?

    Now owned and used by British enthusiast Kevin Doyle, the 1981 Spa 24 Hours winning RX-7 is the first Mazda vehicle, that set the first major outright Le Mans victory.

    This yeas’ Goodwood Festival of Speed will be a really interesting event. With legends such these Mazda vehicles, this is one of the most-anticipated events this year.

    Source: Mazda

  • William Shatner Will Ride One-Of-A-Kind Vehicle Throughout U.S.

    The well-known Hollywood icon, that was captain of Starship Enterprise for more than 30 years, William Shatner teams up with American Wrench go create the first Rivet motorcycle. With the aid of Rivet, Shatner will make a ride across the country to showcase the machine on the road. The start of the tour will be on 23rd June and will continue the next 8 days with the idea to showcase the Rivet motorcycle in various cities across the US.

    Alongside with Shatner will be some of the American Wrench team members and members of The American Legion Riders. Shatner will be meeting crew members all along the road and the journey will make stops in numerous places: St. Louis, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuqueeque, Flagstaff, Las Vegas and will get back to Los Angeles on June 30th.

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    Now, let’s talk about the ride itself. It is a machine, that was born with the creative ideals of Shatner, alongside with American Wrench owner and designer Kevin Sirotek, that aimed to create landjet, that the world haven’t seen before.

    Furthermore, the journey will be documented for a special upcoming television show. The plot will follow Shatner and company to each city he visits. There will be numerous opportunity for people to meet the Rivet in person and of course Shatner and the rest of the crew.

    Sounds enough interesting for me! For further information about the show and the machine stay tuned!

    Source: blog.dupontregistry.com

  • 2016 Seat Ibiza Will Make its Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    2016 Seat Ibiza is believed to be the star of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the four-day event (25-28 June), that will witness not just good vehicles, but also good conditions to try them out right away.

    The Goodyear’s audience will have the chance to check out the iconic mini by themselves. let us remind you, that the vehicle is sold with more than five million units for the last 30 years and it is one of the most-anticipated Seat models ever released. Now, the latest model, that will be launched in September comes with even more upgrades and tweaks, with even better performance and even better fuel efficiency.

    SEE ALSO: Ford Demonstrates Latest Models at Goodwood Moving Motor Show

    Now, sharing the sweet place under the limelight along with the 2016 Ibiza will be the Leon ST CUPRA 280, that brings some incredible race experience and the Leon X-PERIENCE, that will dominate every kind of road.

    Furthermore, SEAT will be bringing the special 330 hp (242 kW)  Leon Cup Racer, that, along with the high power output also demonstrates incredible endurance specifications. This surely will be one of the most interesting vehicles in this year’s show.

    Furthermore, visitors will have the chance to try out the special Leon Cup Racer simulator. But this is not all: there will be a small competition, which will grant the winner numerous goodies to take back home. The simulator itself will transport customers to the Nürburgring Nordschleife track, also known as “The Green Hell”.

    This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will be a really promising one. Tell me what you think about it down in the comments.

    Source: Seat

  • 2015 CPOP Will Witness Doughie Lampkin Performing at the Event!

    Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP) 2015 will see Dougie Lampkin MBE, a bike legend, who won twelve world titles will show off some skills on 13th and 14tn of June.  Ahead of the debut, Red Bull UK’s athlete some more tricks at the Media City piazza in Manchester. As you might know, Dougie was joined by a wide range of extreme vehicles, that represent variable elements of this year’s CPOP from 80s vehicles to modern machines. And here is the full list:

    • 2015 Lotus Evora GTE
    • BMW i8
    • BAC Mono
    • 1974 Cologne Capri
    • 2002 V8 Star
    • 2003 Opel Astra DTM
    • 1969 Lamborghini Miura S ‘Jota’
    • 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302

    Furthermore, the 8th CPOP event will celebrate the meaning of “power” on land, air and water with Lotus on Friday, American Muscle cars on Saturday and Eighties supercars on Sunday. The event will also welcome the two-wheels legends Dougie Lampkin MBE and Sammy Miller MBE for the weekend, along with the Millyard Viper V10 and Suzuki Hayabusa.

    And something more. The event will witness the world’s only flying Vulcan, that will dominate the skies above Cholmondeley for its last Cheshire flight, while the Red Bull Matadors will entertain the crowd with special aerobatic performance.

    And for full and pleasurable experience, the organizers also included numerous artists, live music, trade stands and numerous more. The event surely becomes tastier and tastier!

    Source: CPOP

  • Land Rover Launches a Special Event For Demonstrating its Rich Heritage

    Land Rover Heritage Driving Experience is open at the special customer test facility in Fen End, West Midlands. As you know, for the first time, customers will have the chance to experience Land Rover’s rich heritage, that started a sort of a cult back in 1948.

    There will be a variety of packs, that allow  visitors to focus on a certain era of the Land Rover’s history, from the beginning to the present day and the last model. There will be professional instructors, who will provide directions, facts and all kind of interesting information about the brand’s history and particular vehicles. Furthermore, customers will also be able to witness numerous incredible vehicle exhibits and browse a merchandise outlet. Nice, isn’t it?

    Customers will choose among different packs and ticket ranges, that all include an experienced instructor and variety of events:

    Series I, II, III and Modern Defenders

    This range will allow people to see how the Land Rover’s spirit evolved from all generations an how it remained still, strong and confident.

    Land Rover Historic Drives

    This pack offers customers to see how a legend was born and will witness the creation of original Series, classic models and unusual models. For example the 101 Forward Control, that was created especially for the British Army.

    Range Rover Then & Now

    Customers will have the chance to compare classic models with modern ones, bot on- and off-road. Furthermore, all, who decided to try out this pack, will be granted with facts about the tracks, the performance experience and numerous off-road experiences.

    Land Rover – The Collection

    The pack offers an experience of seeing all the key models from the start back in 1940s until 2010. There will be numerous series included, military vehicles, collectable vehicles, modern machines and numerous more.

    Jaguar Experience

    This pack demonstrates passenger rides, that include models such as XK150 and Mark II Saloon. Also, customers will have the chance to compare different series and models line Series 1 and Series 3 E-type and many more.

    Le Mans Experience

    Now we are talking. The pack allows customers to see legends like Mike Hawthorn and Duncan Hamilton with iconic drives like C- and D-types, that ruled over Le Mans back in the 1950s. The pack also include models like XKSS and F-TYPE R Coupe. Sweet, isn’t it?

    Grace and Pace Experience

    This is the last and maybe most interesting pack. It offers a full day of driving Jaguar Heritage legends,  that include post-war vehicles, sports saloons, coupes, roadsters and many, many more like XFR and F-TYPE R coupe models. Furthermore, the pack also offers customers to try out the special vehicles from brand’s Special Operation division. Sweet!

    Source: Land Rover

  • Nissan Proudly Returns on Le Mans Race With Three GT-R NISMO Models

    It is finally here! The moment has arrived! On June 13, at 9 a.m. there will be three Nissan GT-R LM NISMO models, that will start the world’s toughest race, which will also mark Nissan’s return on Le Mans 24 Hours race.

    The three machines, that received some radical upgrades, will compete with international team of drivers from Formula One, sportscar racing and Nissan’s GT Academy.

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    Max Chilton (GB), who is an ex-F1 star, GT Academy winner and GP3 racer Jann Mardenborough (GB} and the sportrscar legend Oliver Pla (FRA) will tame the #23 beast.

    In car #22 will compete the longest-standing NISMO racer of them all, Michael Krumm (GER) himself, side by side with Le Mans winner Harry Tincknell (GB) and Nissan GT ace Alex Buncombe (GB)

    SEE ALSO: Audi Brings Together All Le Mans Winner Models

    And now, the special part. Nissan NISMO #21 was given a special livery to celebrate the Nissan R90CK, that dominated the Le Mans track 25 years ago. The number 21 vehicle comes with red, white and blue finish, so that it honors its predecessor. Now, for 2015 le Mans race, #21 will be driven by the current Super GT Champion Tsugio Matsuda (JAP), the first GT Academy winner and Super GT500 racer Lucas Ordonez (ESP) and the first winner of GT Academy Russia, Mark Shulzhitskiy (RUS).

    httpv://youtu.be/UbfNSq7kKDk

    The tree Nissan GT-R LM NISMOs will get back on the track on Wednesday, June 10 for a practice session. The qualifying for the race itself starts on Wednesday and Thursday.

    As you know, Nissan-powered machines has taken the LM P2 class victory numerous ways in the last year, which makes it no surprice, that the NISMO-tweaked Nissan VK45DE V8 engine will be still choice number one for LM P2 engineer and race teams. Now the 2015 Le Mans 24-hours race will meet the three Nissan vehicles with V6 twin-turbo engines, and a 30 per cent grid at Le Mans, powered by Nissan.

    Stay tuned for further information.

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    Source: Nissan

  • “Making Memories” is Already on TV, Starring Subaru Forester!

    Subaru Forester proudly appears in a special “Making Memories” commercial, acclaimed by director and Director’s Guild of America award winner, Noam Murro.

    The commercial wants to say to everyone, that a Subaru vehicle can fit in numerous memories and that, there will be always room for more. Furthermore, the commercial tells a story about a father, who cleans his good ol’ Subaru Forester, as he prepares to give the keys to his 16-years-old daughter. And with each item and artifact he retrieves, there is a memory flasback from his child’s early years and the wonderful times they had together. From that moment the girl emerges from the house, eager to drive off and create memories of her own. Definitely a touching and well-made story and video. In fact, the music track is “Time Will Tell” performed by Gregory Alan Isakov. A wonderfully chosen theme song for the commercial.

    And here is the video itself: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkX4aOQ_u2I

    The vehicle itself, the 2016 Subaru Forester comes with spacious interior and wonderful All-Wheel-Drive system with 32 miles-per gallon. Furthermore, the folding back seats  can open up incredible amount of space. This feature, along with the 8.7 inches of ground clearance make any road challenge for the Forester look like a child’s game.

    Source: Subaru