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McLaren is Ready to Release 540C Coupe

McLaren team is ready to launch the second model from the Sports Series, that will be named 540C Coupe. It will be shown at the Shanghai Motor Show, that is opened for visitors from 20 to 29 April 2015. This model will join the recently unveiled 570 S Coupe and together they will mark an incredible growth for 2015.

The 540C Coupe is a proud addition to the McLaren Sport line and proves it with every single detail. All the fans of the brand will instantly notice some similarities with the Super Series and Ultimate Series. Some of them are the carbon fiber chassis and the next-gen race-inspired drive technology.

The 540C Coupe is geared with a 3.8-liter twin turbocharged V8 engine, that delivers incredible response and performance at every speed. In fact, this is an award-winning engine and as the name of the line suggests, it is built for high speed and high performance races. Further powerplant stats include 540 hp (397 KW) at 7,500 rpm and 540 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm.

This engine setup fits perfectly to the seven-speed seamless shift gearbox (SSG), which is further upgraded for additional weight loss and goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) for the incredible 3.2 seconds. The top speed of the vehicle is 320 km/h (199 mph). Impressive, huh?

In addition to the incredible engine performance, carbon fiber elements are really dong a wonderful job with the overall weight reduction and fuel consumption efficiency: the 540C is with almost 150 kg lighter than the last McLaren model and has one of the best fuel efficiency systems ever installed on a McLaren car.

The 540C comes with a restyled suspension system, that includes a Formula 1 design, which ensures both stiffness and comfortable ride on the track. There are adaptive dampers, that could be further adjusted by the well-known McLaren “Normal”, “Sport” and “Track” settings.

The interior of the 540C is especially design to bring maximum space, comfort and most importantly visibility in every direction. The interior components are made with high-quality components, including luxury leather-coated seats, especially designed dashboard and a floating centre console. In fact, the car is geared with anything you will ever need in a sports car: navigation system, a big touch-screen monitor, Bluetooth connectivity.

Both the McLaren 540C Coupe and the 540S Coupe are incredible vehicles, that will proudly stand up next to the other models in the line. Both models are already available for purchase in more than 30 countries.

Source: McLaren

April 20, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Unveils GLC Coupe Concept

2015 GLC Concept With a well-known manner and style, Mercedes-Benz shows its latest masterpiece, that is indeed the Concept GLC Coupe. The idea behind the vehicle is to combine the well-known and successful GLE formula with compact style and more aggressive character. And as always, Mercedes-Benz team has done the job with German precision and passion, that only a few other have, when it comes to creating not just a vehicle, but a piece of art.

And really the Concept shows some incredible design. The front strikes you with aggressive lines and overall badass look, supported by the radiator grille, the large side air intake units and of course by all the trim elements, that are not only geared to bring maximum performance, but also to show some ready-to-conquer sporty design.

But definitely the design wonders don’t end here. The side profile of the SUV shows some incredible lines, that continue the sporty and aggressive affair, shown in the front. The roofline is lowered and further-restyled, just to fit perfectly with the recessed door handles and the side window blends. Further thrill and dynamics are added by the widened shoulders and wheel lips. In fact, all the extreme proportions bring the feeling of massiveness and domination. This SUV is definitely a machine, that is especially built to rule over every terrain.

The rear is precisely 78.7 inch wide and shows muscular and widened back shoulders, that support the 21-inch wheels. There are four stainless-steel tailpipes and a A-wing, that together blend to create not only striking visuals, but to boost the overall sporty performance of the SUV.

The overall styling of the Concept is tight, direct and makes clear, that this vehicle is especially created to take challenges on the road and not to be the beauty-queen-on-the-prom-night.

With a great exterior comes a great engine. The heart of the beast is a V6 powerplant, that produces a total of 367 hp (270 kW) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm). In fact, the drive system has similar genes with the AMG line. This means, that the Bi-Turbo engine is connected with a 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic gearbox, that together work in perfect harmony with the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. All the engine system units are especially built and connected to each other just to ensure impressive performance, fast response and overall sporty feel.

The Concept SUV machine deserves its place in the SUV line of Mercedes-Benz. Surely a vehicle, that deserves our attention. So, tell me what you think of the Concept GLC Coupe?

Source: Mercedes-Benz

April 20, 2015

Volvo Is Ready to Unveil yet Another Hybrid

Volvo Hybrid Volvo Cars is ready to reveal the world’s first seven-seat vehicle, that is a plug-in hybrid. The ride will be first introduced in the United States and the model is XC90 T8 Twin Engine. The hybrid is powered with Volvo’s 2.0-Liter supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E powreplant and with a rear axle electric motor. With the cooperative power of both power supplies the car is capable of producing 394 hp (289 kW) and goes from 0-68 mph in 5.7 seconds.

The brand’s latest model will come with three selectable driving modes, that allow smooth performance and flexibility on every terrain and occasion. The modes are:

Hybrid: This is the default mode, often referred as the “casual” mode and brings alternate power from both motors and has the greatest fuel consumption efficiency.

Pure electric: Obviously the mode, that uses energy only from the electric motor. It is a wonderful city-drive based mode and is capable of going for about 17 miles without recharging.

Power mode: This is the special mode, that utilizes both the combustion engine and the electric motor. It works as this. When both engines are started, the system takes advantage of the electric motor, which has faster response time until the combustion engine gets up to speed. This is the ideal mode if you need better torque at lower revs.

The XC90 T8 design really highlights the sporty performance with incredibe features, that include the piano black grille, R-Designed front spoiler, dual tail pipes, silver trim. The cabin is really a comfortable place and welcomes the drivers with Nubuck and Nappa leather clothing.

With all the wonderful features, the XC90 TB has its well-deserved positive feedback. In fact, there is large interest in buyers, who already made tremendous preorder pays.

Soon the XC90 will be completely unveiled and we will watch with interest everything that it has to show us. Keep with us for further information.

Source: Volvo

April 17, 2015

Create Your Own And Real Viper Right Now!

Dodge VIper Customizator There is good news for customers, fans and dreamers of Dodge brand. The well-known vehicle company released the Dodge Viper GTC Customizer, already available on the web. The Viper GTC Customizer brings the option for everyone to personalize his hand-built supercar. Definitely a tweak, that anyone would like to have along with the car itself.

The Dodge Viper GTC Customizer lets anyone create his own virtual version of a Dodge Viper vehicle, through a platform, that delivers wonderful options and incredible online experience.

When the platform is ready to use, customers are directly put in a virtual Design Studio, that offers more than 25 million combinations, that include 8,000 exterior options, 24,000 stripe colors, 11 wheel options and wide gamma of interior tweaks. Long story short, there is wonderful chance for anyone to create a really unique vehicle. And not just in a the virtual world. Everyone, who likes his creation is free to purchase it directly from the Dodge brand market.

Once the customers are ready with the tweaks of their own Viper, they can show it to their friends and family, throughout various image formats, that are of course supported by social media platforms. And there is also a list with the technical information for the unique car, that could be further downloaded and shared with friends. How cool is that?

The customizable project offers instant customer orders, but under one condition. No one can order the same customization, including even the color in the same year. All the dealers started taking orders in February, but the production of the customized Vipers started in April.

So, what is your configuration? Show me down in the comment section.

Source: Viper

April 17, 2015

PEUGEOT Unleashes The Mighty GT Line

2015 Peugeot GT Line PEUGEOT launches a sporty “GT Line”, that will show restyled and enhanced 208, 308, 508 and RCZ models. The lineup is especially created to expand the overall choice of models, tweaks, packs and of course wide range of affordable engines. In most cases the lineup could be identified by different visual changes and design tweaks.

The GT Line will be known for the larger wheels, twin exhaust pipes, RedLine color style and LED Headlamps. One of the greatest upgrades in the lineup is definitely the incredible amount trim level specifications.

All models are available in three or five-door versions. And of course, with different engine options. For example, the 208 GT will be available with 1.2-Liter PureTech 110 hp S&S and with a manual or automatic gearbox or with the 1.6-Liter BlueHDi diesel with an output of 100 or 120 hp. Additional feature for all the lineup is the “Equalizer Grille”, 17-inch Caesium alloy wheels, chrome color addons.

The Peugeot 308 GT brings overall beautiful design both on the Hatchback and SW versions. The lightning comes from the high-end LED headlamps and taillamps. In fact, the 308 GT has a total of 142 LEDs.

Other addons, included in the 208 GT model are 18″ Diamant alloy wheels, twin exhaust pipes, a signature GT Line, that is applied to the grille, bonnet and front wings.

The inside is clothed with red stitching, trimmed seats, special full-grained leather steering wheel and a gear level gaiter. There is a wonderful 9.7″ touch screen, that follows the color scheme. The sporty feel is boosted by pillar trims, stainless steel doors, aluminum pedals. The 308 GT Line comes with wonderful gamma of engine types: 1.2-Liter PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed manual gearbox and 1.2-Liter PureTech 130 S&S EAT6; 1.6 BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed manual; 2.0-Lier BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed manual and 2.0-Liter BlueHDi 15 S&S EAT 6.

The 508 GT Line is the line, that is most tweaked and changed by the project. The major changes include a really aggressive exterior design, vertical chromed grille, full-LED lamps and LED fog lamps. The aggressive looks is further-boosted by the 18″ GT alloy wheels and the dual-pipe exhaust tailpipe.

The Cabin is geared with sporty seats, 7″ touch screen monitor, RedLine color scheme, blind spot sensors. This models is available with 1.6-LIter Blue HDi 120 with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 2.0-Liter BlueHDi 150 with a 6-speed manual transmission.

And last, but not least comes the RCZ GT Line. This lineup accents on the 19″ Technical Grey alloy wheels, Xenon headlamps, gloss black mirrors, leather seats and leather door inserts. The model is available with a 1.6-Liter THP 200 and a 6-speed manual gearbox.

With the restyled GT Line, customers can enjoy style, performance and sporty feel, that only Peugeot can offer.

Source: Peugeot

April 17, 2015

The Ultimate Safety System Comes With the 2015 F-150

2015 Ford F-150 The fresh Ford F-150 SuperCrew won the highest possible safety rating. In fact, the F-150 is said to be the toughest, smartest and most reliable F-150 model ever created. Because of the 31 safety additions, the 2015 F-150 has confidently earned the five-star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program

A cross-functional team of specialist at Ford manufactury developed a vehicle, that comes with incredible weight-reduce, fuel economy and safety upgrades. The crew designed components and schemes, that, blended together bring us the safest F-150 ever created.

The frame is restyled and especially designed for safety drive. Engineers at Ford used a high-strength steel, that further improves stiffness and durability of the vehicle. And adds to the overall weight reduction with almost 60 pounds.

Ford’s engineers developed a cabin, that features a hydroformed roof rails, interesting cabin structure and roof bows to ensure even additional safety and lower body weight.

As you noticed, the Ford engineers had only one word in their minds, when they constructed the F-150. Safety. And, in fact, the safety features don’t end here. Additional restraint system includes numerous driver-assist features, including adaptive cruise control and active park assist.

The trusty F-150 is geared with 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine, that features wonderful fuel economy and environmentally friendly drive: the emissions are measured at 19 mpg city drive, 26 mpg highway drive and both combined bring you 22 mpg.

Safety and efficiency. Simply a dream car.

Source: Ford

April 17, 2015

Winning Car Of The Year 2014 Was Only The Beginning For Peugeot

2015 Peugeot 308 R Hybrid The ultimate Peugeot 208 R Hybrid is here! And as always the model comes with stunning design and crushing power: 500 hp (367 kW). As you know, this is the he proud heir of the car of the year 2014 Peugeot 308. This incredible hatchback combines sporty character and the comfort of a family car. It really is incredible how this beauty goes from o to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.0 seconds.

The design, as in every Peugeot vehicle, is really stunning and reminds of the 2014 model, but at the same time the R Hybrid redesigns the Quartz concept. The model seen most recently at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year.

The Hybrid comes with widened front and rear tracks, which brings incredible stability and confidence on the road, that is further supported of the restyled grille, which improves the cooling of the monstrous engine.

In profile, the Hybrid proudly demonstrates a dramatic design lines and finish, that really catches the eye. The body paint is especially created to boost both the aggressive and clean lines. The design is really a piece of art. There aren’t that many people, who can combine aggression and softness in a single vehicle, right?

The rear of the beauty shows narrow spoiler and wonderfully placed tailgate, that boost the aerodynamics. There is also a great way of cooling the battery temperature: the bumpers twin air scoops are especially crafted to draw the hot air. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the greatest.

Now, the interior. The 1015 Hybrid shows an already familiar look, but at the same time brings some fresh and innovative ideas. There are four restyled sports seats, covered in premium leather material, which boosts the overall look of the cabin. And that is the idea of the Peugeot team: a car, that brings dramatic look and feel, mixed with aggressive touch and premium driving experience.

And to show something really special, the team uses materials, that are only used for concept car ideas. For example, the dashboard is covered in a special material, that is created by a digital weaving technology. The material is soft and flexible and is used because of its high quality and low weight. Yes, it really helps to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle.

The wonderful steering wheel is especially designed to bring more control and faster response. The paddles are naturally fitting almost perfectly in the driver’s hand and are especially designed, so the driver can have perfect control over the gearbox. In fact, the gearbox is controlled with finger-tip gadgets. There are also buttons, that allow the driver to check the system performance and engine performance.

And now the most interesting part. The engine. The heart of Peugeot 308 R Hybrid is in fact astonishing technical piece of art. This is a plug-in system with four-wheel drive, that develops the monstrous 500 hp (367 kW). But the interesting stuff doesn’t end here.

The powerplant combines not one, but three sources of power and each of them is capable of providing enough power to drive the vehicle all alone. They are four-cylinder 1.6 -liter THP 270 S&S petrol engine and two electric motors, that both bring 115 hp (85 kW).

For unmatched precise and trusty handling, the cars weight is further reduced and placed as low as possible. The lithium-ion 3kWh battery is incredibly designed for optimal efficiency and size and it is placed under the rear seats, where actually the fuel tank should be.

The vehicle comes with four selectable driving modes: Hot Lap, Track, Road and Zev. The idea behind the four modes is to choose the most comfortable and reliable for each individual driver and for each individual track.

The Peugeot 308 R Hybrid is really a piece of art, that brings not only comfortable and safe drive, but also incredible performance on every type of road. This really is a honorable heir of the car of 2014 Peugeot 308.

Source: Peugeot

April 17, 2015

Kia Sedona Comes With Full Force

2015 Kia Sedona Kia Motors America’s 2015 Sedona has earned 5-star overall safety rating, given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With a SUV like style and incredible high quality components Sedona endured the front-impact, side-impact and pole tests. The vehicle is built on redesigned components and brings not only a superior safety system, but also a pleasurable driving experience.

The 2015 Sedona comes with restyled chassis and stiffness, that is with 36-percent greater than any other competitor. Further upgrades include a body, built by Advanced High Strength Steel, that brings incredible durability and protection in every second.

The Sedona model comes in L, LX, EX, SX and SX Limited trim levels and a choice between seven- or eight-passenger seat cabin. All the models come with the trusty 3.3-Liter V-6 engine, capable of producing 276 hp (202 kW) and a six-speed auto transmission, connected to the front wheels.

The inside of the 2015 Sedona is spacious, geared with premium quality components and brings overall feel of comfort and luxury. Some of the technology gadgets include Surround View Monitor, Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection.

This is a vehicle, that is comfortable, reliable and definitely safe. Kia bravely shows that a vehicle can be both trustworthy and comfort to drive.

Source: Kia

April 16, 2015

Bentley Reveals 2016 Blue Train

Bentley Motors are remembering the iconic “Blue Train” race, dramatically won by the Bentley Speed Six back in 1930 with the special Mulsanne Speed “Blue Train”. Debuting this week at the Techno-Classica show in Essen, Germany, only four examples of the hand-crafted Crewe will be shown. The beauties can be seen between 15th and 17th April.

The “Blue Train” Limited edition is carefully built to bring as many historical references as possible. And for a brand like Bentley even the smallest details deserve special attention. For example, the interesting patter in the door panels and rear quarter are almost the same as the original.

Other wonderful reference is the dashboard, that includes marvelously crafted image of the original Bentley “Blue Train” Speed Six. There are and some elegant additions. The treadplate plaques bear the “Blue Train 85 Years” and the front grille is slightly redesigned.

Mulliner exists to meet the requirements of not just any customer. As a result, the marvelous vehicles are especially designed and crafted. Every single part had its attention and only the highest quality products are involved in the art of creating such a masterpiece. These Limited Editions truly are special cars, built by a special event and for special people.

Source: Bentley

April 16, 2015

Volvo Expands the Hybrid Line

Volvo vehicles continue global expansion with the premium hybrid S60L T6 Twin Engine. The latest member of the family was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show. As you know, Volvo brand is a pioneer in the field of hybrid engine systems. In fact, Volvo is the first company to present a plug-in hybrid and a diesel engine in such application.

The proudly crafted S60L shows a Drive-E four-cylinder 2-Liter petrol engine, that is connected to rear-axle drive electric motor, further powered with an 11,2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This whole combination of technology and dedication brings a total of 306 hp (225 kW) and 350 + 200 Nm with emissions of 49g/km. All these stats make the S60L one of the best performing hybrids on the market today.

In addition to the great performing powerplant system, Volvo team bring us a vehicle with switchable driving modes, that can satisfy the requirements of every customer. The Twin-Engine technology includes three different modes: Pure, Hybrid and Power.

The Pure mode brings only electric energy and brings a range of up to 53 kilometers (29 miles)

The Hybrid variant, as name suggests, both engines cooperate to bring a pleasurable drive and emissions of only 49g/km

In Power mode you will experience the maximum power, that the vehicle can offer. Both the petrol and electric motor bring a total of 238 + 68 hp (175 + 50 kW) and acceleration, measured at 5.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.

S560L can be recharged from a regular outlet, or at home and the recharging time depends on the amperage. The time varies between 4.5 to 7.5 hours.

Sourc: Volvo

April 16, 2015

A Comeback of a Legend. Scirocco Rises from The Ashes.

2016 Schirocco GTS There are cars like Scirocco, that stay in our hearts forever. Some of them live by our memory and other live, because they are constantly reinvented. The Scirocco comes back to life, just like a phoenix rises from the aches. There was a time, 41 years ago, when the first GTS was introduced at Geneva Motor Show and instantly became an icon not only for the German coupes, but for all of Europe.

Now Volkswagen presents a wonderful redesigned and revised edition, that keeps the traditions alive, but at the same time a modern technology is added. The completely restyled Scirocco GTS comes with 220 hp (162 kW). The Volkswagen customers and fans will notice that the Scirocco engine is similar to the Golf GTI powerplant. In fact, yes, the brand intentionally got the design and performance genes of the GTI series and put them in the newborn GTS powerplant.

At the end, when we talk about the engine system, Scirocco demonstrates a four-cylinder turbo-charged petrol engine, that is well-known for its incredible response time and agility. An in addition, it is designed to fit and perform in full harmony with either the manual gearbox, or the special 6-speed DSG gearbox. The top speed is 246 km/h and the car will go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds.

The interior also deserved its attention. The red and black colors dominate and blend together to bring that sporty look and feel. The comfortable cabin includes beautiful inlays, GTS badges, stainless steel pedals, redesigned seats, special air vents and other.

And when it comes to technology, we definitely must tell you about the Modular Infotainment Matrix, that is included for the first time in a Scirocco model. In fact, the Scirocco model can be ordered with customizable interior tweaks, that include the “Vienna” leather pack, panoramic sunroof, multifunctional steering wheel and many other.

The Scirocco GTS is really a special car, that brings back good memories and is ready to get you to adventure like no other.

Source: Volkswagen

April 16, 2015

There are no Limits for Acura Team

2016 Acura RDX One more time Acura shows not only dedication to creating luxurious rides, but also that limits exist only in our heads. The 2016 RDX SUV comes with more power, better fuel efficiency and overall luxurious feel. You may be still astonished by the supreme 2015 model, but yes, the heir is better in every aspect. And one of the best news is that the starting price of the 2016 model is almost the same as the 2015 model.

The 2016 5-seater SUV machine brings even more power and higher-rate performance. RDX is geared with a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine and it is refreshed with some weight and handling tweaks and, as expected, the list with technology units is expanded.

The standard package includes the lovely AcuraWatch safety and drive systems, redesigned interior, some high-tech jewels like the LED headlamps, LED taillights and inside monitors. And of course there are some additional features and tweaks, that can be installed with optional packages.

The engine itself is further upgraded with the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system and brings 279 hp (205 kW). and 252 lb.-ft. The overall design of the powerplant is especially created to bring faster and more precise respond in addition to the improved fuel efficiency.

The inside of the RDX is restyled and brings lots of well-known features and additional technology, that together make the cabin a really comfortable and lovely place. Some of the goodies are the 8-way adjustable seats, the special dual-screen On-Demand Multi-Informational Display (ODMD), HD radio, outdoor cameras and a blind spot information system.

The Advance Package comes with 18″ alloy wheels, fog lights, parking sensors nad additional display monitors. All the RDX models could be further equipped with the AcuraWatch suite, that brings even more safety features. In fact, the vehicle is rated 5-star for its safety system at the National Highway Traffic Administration and a “Top Safety Pick” by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The 2016 Acura RDX is definitely a proud heir to the RDX line. And definitely a vehicle, that you must try out.

Source: Acura

April 16, 2015

Author: Georgi Boychev