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Author: Georgi Boychev

Peterson Automotive Museum launches Porsche-themed events

The Peterson Automotive Museum has announced an upcoming two-part exhibition show in partnership with renowned Porsche-focused theme events. The first exclusive exhibition is called Pfaffenhausen Speed Shop – The RUF Gallery,” and will include some bespoke supercars and restomod classics. The second one will reveal the legacy of Porsche 956 and 962 models.

Back in 1939, Alois Ruf Sr. founded AUTO RUF, a service garage located in the Bavarian town of Pfaffenhausen, Germany. When his son Alois Ruf Jr. became the director in 1974, he released the first RUF-modified Porsche. Since this moment, RUF has twice held the title “World’s Fastest Production Car” with the BTR and CTR. Some of the brand’s latest vehicles including the CTR Anniversary and SCR are designed, engineered, and manufactured exclusively by RUF using their own parts, including chassis, engine, transmission, and body.

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“Pfaffenhausen Speed Shop – The RUF Gallery” will open to the public on May 15, 2021, and be on display in The Vault presented by Hagerty. The RUF vehicles on display will include a 1990 RUF CTR Yellowbird, a 2012 RUF CTR3 ClubSport, a 2007 RUF Turbo R Cabriolet, a 2016 RUF Turbo R Ltd, a 2016 RUF Ultimate, a 1994 RUF RCT EVO narrow body, a 1994 RUF RCT EVO wide body and a 2015 RUF RT12R.

Source: Peterson Automotive Museum

May 17, 2021
Saietta’s new motor technology contribute to more agility and efficiency

Some real-world efficiency testings of the Saietta Group’s advanced AFT 140 electric motor have demonstrated that the technology can dramatically improve the driving range of lightweight electric vehicles.

The tests included two Renault Twizy demonstration vehicles that were put in a head-to-head comparison experiment on public roads in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The first vehicle was a standard and stock Renault model, and the second one was geared with Saietta AFT 140. Everything else was left original and didn’t undergo any aftermarket upgrades or changes.

All tests took place across two days in different road settings, and with different weather, temperature, and traffic conditions. The examination team concluded that the Saietta AFT 140 Twizy showed about 10 percent increased efficiency over the standard Renaut Twizy.

Also, the conclusions point at the great opportunities that the electrified technologies offer for the two-, three-, and four-wheel lightweight vehicles and the flexibility they offer in terms of other drivetrain technologies.

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The AFT 140 is the first liquid-cooled axial flux motor from Saietta that will go into mass production. The unique design ensures some class-leading performance and high torque density at low voltage and efficient urban duty tasks. The motor itself is compact and lightweight and is specially designed to retain a class-leading performance-to-efficiency ratio. The AFT 140 motor in the Twizy vehicle is an in-wheel variant of the AFT technological concept and showcases the full flexibility and modularity of Saietta’s motor tech advancements.

Source: Saietta

May 17, 2021
McLaren Special Operations recreates the exclusive Gulf livery

The in-house bespoke arm of the luxurious automaker Mclaren, McLaren Special Operations has unveiled a bespoke Gulf-Oil-livered 720S model with brand’s well-known racing colors.

The project is a part of the renewed partnership between McLaren and Gulf. This is not the first time the teams partnered together – back in the day they established relationships in Formula 1 and Can-Am between 1968 and 1973, and some time later, in the 1990s they continued to compete together with the GTC Competition team’s legendary McLaren F1 GTRs.

Now, reunited again, both brands will continue to impress both skeptics and enthusiasts as the partnership will result in some incredible results both for the professional motorsport world and for the enthusiasts. In fact, a limited number of customers will have the opportunity to have their personal McLaren vehicle hand-painted by the MSO in Gulf livery.

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Also, in addition to the iconic color schemes, MSO will come up with new blends that will honor the partnership between McLaren and Gulf.

As it comes to the vehicle, the 720S remains the benchmark in the world of supercars. It is geared with a twin-turbo McLaren V8 power unit with a total of 710hp and 568lb-ft and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in mere 2.8 seconds.

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May 17, 2021
CUPRA and Primavera Sound join forces for mutual benefits

CUPRA and Primavera Sound kick off a new project together to inspire the world from Barcelona.

The automotive brand and the music festival announced a three-year partnership that focuses on exporting new ways of enjoying music. Ahead of the Primavera Sound Festival 2022, the two companies reveal a teaser of artists’ lineup, featuring the new Cupra Born.

The idea for both brands is to help each other, as both are at a key moment in their professional goals – CUPRA is about to unveil a new Born lineup, while Primavera launches the campaign that promotes the 2022 music festival.

CUPRA President Wayne Griffiths said: CUPRA is an unconventional challenger brand that inspires the world from Barcelona with progressive cars and experiences. Primavera Sound has become the city’s most iconic festival with a global reach. This strategic alliance is a unique opportunity to inspire the world together and explore new ways of experiencing music, while increasing the global awareness of both brands. This is just the first step for CUPRA in the world of music and the beginning of a long-term partnership with Primavera Sound.

The two brands are also working on new projects, yet to be announced, that will take the traditional musical experience beyond the festival, allowing music lovers from all over the world to experience it in a different way.

Source: CUPRA

May 14, 2021
The first 2022 Nissan Pathfinder rolls off the fabric

The first Nissan 2022 Pathfinder rolled off the assembly line at the award-winning Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee.

“Start of production of the new Pathfinder marks another major milestone in our Nissan NEXT momentum story,” says Jeff Younginer, vice president, Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. “The Smyrna plant team is thrilled to put the newest version of this iconic vehicle on the road for customers.”

The new Pathfinder, alongside the new Frontier, represents Nissan’s dedication towards new technologies and contemporary sustainability concepts. These two lineups, alongside others, prove that the Nissan team not only focuses on retaining its positions as a segment leader but also wants to push the boundaries of conventional automobile manufacturing approaches.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder specs

Alongside a bold exterior design and a comfortable interior with a 10.8-inch Head-up Display, 12.3-inch digital dashboard, ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link, and standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360, 2022 Pathfinder offers some neat performance capabilities.

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The vehicle comes with a 284-hp 3.5-liter Direct Injection V6 mated to a revised 9-speed transmission for smooth, direct response. The drivetrain also includes a revised Intelligent 4WD with 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector helps provide confident driving on- and off-road, while Pathfinder’s available 6,000-pound maximum towing capacity provides plenty of capability to haul boats and trailers.

May 14, 2021
New all-electric Fiat 500 takes home one more prestigious award

The fully-electric Fiat 500 continues to gain popularity and expand its fanbase. Also, it continues to gain more recognition and wins awards. For example, the last one is the Best Small Car overall Car of the Year by Electfying.com.

The jury praised the charming Fiat 500 for its flexibility, affordability, and numerous personalization options. Offered in four trim levels, La Prima, Action, Passion, and Icon, the new 500 was also recognized as the vehicle that suits the most budgets in the Electfying.com survey.

The new 500 is the first-all-electric vehicle from the French brand that provides Autonomous Driving technologies, and a variety of battery options for extended mile coverage. Furthermore, the vehicle adopts 85kW fast charging, enabling the battery to reach 80 percent of its charge in mere 30 minutes.

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Ginny Buckley, Founder and CEO, Electrifying.com said, the Fiat 500 electric brings affordable electric chic to the city car market. It looks great and is good to drive, but most of all we love the choice. There are two battery pack options and hatchback or cabrio body styles. It’s a small car which costs buttons to run but is stylish enough to be a fashion accessory.

Source: Fiat

May 14, 2021
Acura reveals first details for the new TLX S prior to the global debut

Acura’s new and highly anticipated 2021 TLX S is about to make its debut at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexigon, Ohio. The new Type S comes with new exclusive gadgets, neat advanced engineering solutions, and numerous personalization options.

Equipment and characteristics

The heart of the beast is an all-new 24-valve, dual-overhead-cam 3.0-liter V6 engine with direct injection and a single twin-scroll turbocharger, producing a total of 355hp and 354lb-ft of torque. Exclusive to the lineup is a fine-tuned 10-speed automatic gearbox and the Super-Handling-All-Wheel-Drive with true torque vectoring, double-wishbone front suspension, and Brembo brakes.

In terms of styling, the TLX Type S is distinguished by an open-surface Diamond Pentagon grille, which offers increased airflow, a front splitter, rear diffuser, large quad exhaust outlets, and a choice of two-wheel designs, including the exlcuisve NSX-inspired lightweight wheels, featured on the pace car.

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The interior is characterized by a flat-bottom steering wheel, Utrasuede trimmed 16-way power seats with adjustable bolstering and Type S embossing. There’s also a special audio system incorporated – the award-winning ELS STUDIO 3D 17-speaker premium sound pack.

Stick with us for further details.

Source: Acura

May 14, 2021
New Skoda Enyaq wins its first-ever award!

New SKODA Enyaq iV, the brand’s pure electric vehicle, has started its awards and recognition collection by scoring a major victory at the 2021 electrifying.com awards.

The jury named the new Enyaq iV the Best Family Car 2021 and praised the model’s practical design and convenient features. Commenting on the award, electrifying.com founder Ginny Buckley said: “We’ve had more questions from readers about this car than any other over the past year. Real people are thinking it could be the right car for them. Having driven the car on UK roads, we don’t think they’ll be disappointed.”

Enyaq iV comes with a new concept and will be the base for all future SKODA models. Available with two battery packs and a wide choice of personalization options, the vehicle can specify its Enyaq in many convenient ways and benefit from a WLTP driving range of up to 333 miles on a single charge. In addition, SKODA has announced four-wheel-drive models coming to the lineup later this year, as well as a special SportLine version that will be soon announced.

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New Enyaq iV is already available for order and the first deliveries will be available in July this year.

Source: SKODA

May 14, 2021
The Automobili Pininfarina Battista hyper GT takes home one more award

The Automobili Pininfarina Battista hyper GT continues to impress skeptics and enthusiasts with its capabilities and the latest achievement is that the pure-electric hyper GT car has earned the “Electric Dream” award by Electrifying.com.

The fully-electric Battista took home the award given by a demanding panel of juries, consistent of experts in the field of motorsport. The award comes as the vehicle’s testing programs are about to finish, and some selected clients can give a feedback for vehicle’s capabilities.

Also, the achievement follows the recent launch of Automobili Pininfarina London, which increases the company’s global footprint with the appointment of Jardine Motors Group as its London and the southern UK retail partner. Meanwhile, potential clients were offered the opportunity to take to the passenger seat of the Battista hyper GT at Goodwood Motor Circuit to get their first feel of the car’s advanced performance rates.

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Paolo Dellacha, Automobili Pininfarina Chief Product and Engineering Officer, said: We’re really excited to be given this award by Electrifying.com, it absolutely reinforces what we believe we have achieved with the Battista. We have always strived to create a pure-electric hyper GT that delivers desire and elicits the feeling of aspiration from future owners when they first see and experience the car. The great thing is that Battista Is now much more than a dream, as we continue apace with its development programme in Italy.

May 13, 2021
Alpine showcases the new 2021 A110 Légende GT

Alpine presents the new A110 Légende GT 2021, a limited edition version of the A110. The lineup is consisted of only 300 units and comes with tons of exclusive features and technologies.

The A110 Légende GT 2021 adopts the powerful engine seen in the A110S but also brings some more refined elements for an unprecedented new model.

The new A110 Légende GT 2021 is available in two design combinations. The first one is the Mercury Silver matt paintwork model and comes with black leather Sabelt Comfort bucket seats and contrasting gray finish. The second variant is the Abyss Blue with exclusive Amber Brown leather Sabelt Comfort seats.

Furthermore, both models feature pale gold Alpine monograms and 18-inch diamond-cut Grand Prix alloys, complemented by vibrant gold brake calipers and translucent LED rear lights.

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Additional distinctive elements are the Dinamica headliner and the glossy carbon fiber components with elegant copper weave on the central console, dashboard visor, and air vents.

Drivetrain system

The vehicle also comes with an exclusive chassis design and adopts some of the most advanced technical concepts known to the world of motorsport. The A110 Légende GT 2021 is based on a lightweight aluminum structure with a centrally mounted engine. As mentioned, the unit is a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 292hp, with 320Nm of torque available between 2,000rpm and 6,400rpm. It can reach a top speed of 155mph and sprint from 0 to 62 mph in mere 4.4 seconds.

Source: Alpine

May 13, 2021
Vauxhall announces details for the new Combo-e Life lineup

The all-new and all-electric Vauxhall Combo-e Life is already available for order and comes with spacious interior and tons of connectivity features. Based on the award-winning Combo Life, the vehicle comes with a 50kWh lithium-ion battery and a 136hp electric motor with 260Nm of torque.

Producing zero emissions, the Combo-e Life is available in SE trim and in two sizes: Medium and Longer XL. All models come with 16-inch alloys, led daytime running lights, panoramic rear-view camera and automatic windshield wipers.

The inside is characterized by Vauxhall’s Multimedia system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, Vauxhall Connect, and more.

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What makes this vehicle special is that it is based on the Combo Life model, which was named AUTOBEST’s Best Buy Car in 2019 and also took home the Best Medium Family Car category at the Parkers New Car Awards 2020.

Vauxhall team aims to offer an electric variant across its model line by 2025, with the entire range available to order via the brand’s official site.

Source: Vauxhall

May 13, 2021
New Tiguan Allspace comes with new features and tons of customization options

Tiguan has received an upgrade back in 2020 and now the lineup receives one more update – the long-wheelbase version comes with new utility systems, premium features, and new customization options.

The vehicle offers a sharper look and its whooping volumes remain unchanged: it offers a luggage compartment volume of 760 to 1,920 liters, with the seven-seater offering 700 to 1,755 liters. The optional seats in the third row can be folded like the rear bench seat and backrest in the second row. Also, they can be dropped to fit flush into the luggage compartment floor thus creating an even loading area.

However, now the vehicle can be specified with three TSI and two TDI engines. Depending on the equipment, a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox is also optional, as well as the 4MOTION AWD.

New equipment levels

VW team has reconfigured the equipment matrix of the Allspace. The vehicle will be available with Life, Elegant, and R-Line trim levels. All trim levels feature numerous chrome-plated elements and exclusive wheels, all along with sporty steering wheels, touch operation availability, and styling upgrades.

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In terms of the drivetrain system, partly automated driving is now possible, thanks to the IQ.DRIVE Travel Assist. Depending on the gearbox type, the system can take over steering, braking, and acceleration in order to prevent crashes and retain the health of the occupants.

Digital technologies in new Tiguan Allspace

In order to achieve more connectivity and utility, the vehicle boasts a number of infotainment systems, and can be purchased with an Online Connectivity Unit, We Connect Plus, MIB3, and Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Furthermore, some of the infotainment goodies include an exclusive Harman Kardon audio system with a subwoofer, 16-channel amplifier, 8 plus 1 high-performance speaker, and an amplifier with a total of 480-watt output.

Source: Volkswagen

May 13, 2021