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INFINITI announces the exclusive Q50 Signature Edition

New 2021 INFINITI Q50 Signature Edition is already available for purchase and comes with numerous exclusive features, as well as some new design approaches.

The Signature Edition blends the four-door sedan’s luxury with an elegant exterior and well-equipped interior. Some of the vehicle’s unique highlights are the neat 19-inch sport aluminum alloys, Saddle Brown leather interior upholstery with sports seats, and a neat dark chrome grille. Also, the vehicle can be specified with Dynamic Sunstone Red, Grand Blue, Majestic White, or Midnight Black finishes.

All models in the lineup are powered by INFINITI’s award-winning twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine that generates 300hp and 295 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired to an advanced seven-speed automatic gearbox with manual shift mode.

The Signature Edition is also special because of its well-equipped grade levels, including, LUXE, SENSORY, and the RED SPORT 400, which is available with a twin-turbo VR 3.0-liter V6 with 400hp.

The 2021 INFINITI Q50 Signature Edition is fueled by passionate drivers looking for something as distinctive as they are,” said INFINITI Americas Group Vice President Jeff Pope. “Its exclusive interior and striking exterior shades complement the Q50’s daring attitude and exceptional twin-turbo V-6 under its hood.

Source: INFINITI

May 4, 2021

Volkswagen Golf eHybrid Style: a quick overview

2021 Volkswagen Golf eHybrid Style Volkswagen now takes orders for the new Golf eHybrid Style lineup. The vehicle comes with excellent economy rates and an advanced drivetrain system.

New Golf eHybrid comes with a 1.4-liter TSI petrol unit and an electric motor with a lithium-ion battery and generates a total of 204hp and 350Nm. Also, the six-speed DSG gearbox allows for some more aggressive performance and agile accelerating – the vehicle can speed from 0 to 100km/h in mere 7.4 seconds and chase a top speed of 137mph.

Furthermore, the Golf eHybrid Style is generously equipped and comes with Digital Cockpit Pro, , DAB+, and mobile phone interface with inductive charging function, Dynamic Road Sign Display, a multifunction leather steering wheel, sports comfort seats, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist lane-keeping system, Front Assist Autonomous Emergency Braking, Air Care Climatronic automatic air conditioning, a start/stop system with brake energy recuperation, the pioneering Car2X local warning system, new Keyless Start keyless comfort start function, LED Plus headlights and LED tail light clusters, as well as smart 16-inch ‘San Antonio’ alloy wheels.

2021 Volkswagen Golf eHybrid Style

The new Golf eHybrid’s persuasive list of attributes includes pure electric zero tailpipe-emission driving; superb long-distance fuel economy; generous equipment; and a BIK rate of only 7% – all underpinned by Volkswagen’s renowned build quality and superb retailer network. Together, they result in a car that will especially appeal to company car drivers, as well as retail ones.

2021 Volkswagen Golf eHybrid Style

Source: Volkswagen

May 4, 2021

New Fiat Tipo brings sportiness and aggressiveness to the lineup

2021 Fiat Tipo The Fiat Tipo range is updated with an eye-catching and elegant sporty look and an extended list of standard features, further diversifying the lineup. Indeed, the new Tipo City Sport is already available – let’s find out some more!

Fiat Tipo City Sport Exterior

The model brings new design idea to the Tipo family and proudly showcases a new glossy black front grille, door handles, and mirrors. Also, the vehicle features a new LED headlights design, sporty 18-inch wheels and an overall muscular stance that contributes to that overall sporty and aggressive feel.

Fiat Tipo City Sport Interior

The sense of sportiness and aggressiveness is also brought inside, where occupants will benefit from a chrome steering wheel and gear knob with detailed black stitching. There’s also a chrome finish on the air vents and handbrake button.

As part of the standard features, the vehicle offers keyless entry and go, ParkView rear parking camera, front parking sensors, electrically adjustable glossy black door mirrors, and more.

The Fiat Tipo was launched in 2016 with a saloon version, five-door, and Station Wagon and now the lineup is further expanded with the addition of the new Tipo City Sport. From launch, it has contributed to the performance of the Fiat brand, with more than 70% of its sales volumes in markets beyond Italy and a total of 670,000 units sold.

2021 Fiat Tipo

Source: Fiat

May 3, 2021

Nissan showcases first details for the new Qashqai model line

2021 Nissan Qasqai Nissan team confirms On-The-Road details for the third generation of the all-new Qashqai lineup. The first deliveries start in early summer and the vehicle will be available with a wide range of custom options and an extended list of standard features.

Also, Nissan offers a limited-run of special Premiere Edition models that will feature exclusive packaging and will be geared with 1.3 DiG-T 140hp Mild Hybrid Manual 6-speed system or a .3 DiG-T Mild Hybrid 158PS Xtronic automatic system.

Consumers want uncompromising comfort, connectivity, and safety from their personal mobility – the new Qashqai absolutely delivers on all these requirements, said Andrew Humberstone, Managing Director, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd.

Along with the rich standard equipment for all models in the lineup, the Nissan team has also made changes to the design language in order to honor the technological advancements of the latest Qashqai lineup.

In fact, Nissan remains one of the most prominent automobile manufacturers and continues to impress both brand enthusiasts and skeptics. Now, the Nissan team’s biggest goal is to present a new generation of vehicles that produce no emissions and yet are as capable and reliable at all times.

Source: Nissan

May 3, 2021

Kia announces details for the new EV6 lineup

2021-Kia-EV6-910 Kia UK Limited reveals details for the new Kia EV6 model lineup. The new vehicles include the sport-inspired GT-Line models and GT-Line S.

The top-tier machine is the EV6 GT. It comes with AWD system and is based on brand’s dedicated new E-GMP technology. EV6 is geared exclusively with electric motor and a 77.4kWh battery pack. Furthermore, every version of the five-seater comes with panoramic display, twin 12.3-touchscreens, smartphone integration. The entry-level Kia EV6 is rear-wheel drive, powered by a 168kW motor on the rear axle (226bhp). This model offers the following feature highlights:

Dark grey 19-inch alloy wheels with diamond-cut finish
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors
LED headlights, rear lights and daytime running lights
Black vegan leather upholstery
Ambient lighting
Heated front seats and steering wheel
Dual automatic air conditioning
Rear parking sensors
Rain-sensing front wipers
Engine Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with city, pedestrian, cyclist and junction-turning functionality
Highway Driving Assist
Drive Mode Select

EV6 GT-Line

This lineup is available with a choice of different drivetrains – a rear-wheel drive with 226hp and an AWD with 321hp, generated via a dual-motor drivetrain. GT-Line models also offer additional standard equipment:

GT-Line exterior and interior styling
Black 19-inch wheels with diamond-cut finish
Black suede and light grey vegan leather two-tone upholstery
Front parking sensors
Premium relaxation seats (tilt-back front seats for a ‘NASA nap’ while charging)
Memory driver and power front passenger seats
Alloy driver pedals
Vehicle-to-load (three-pin plug)
Wireless smartphone charger
Dual LED headlamps with adaptive driving beam
Privacy glass
Blind-Spot Collision Warning

EV6 GT-Line S

2021-Kia-EV6-Interior

This lineup also offers a choice between a rear-wheel drive and AWD configuration, but adds up some more advanced technologies and features such as:

20-inch wheels with dark grey inserts
Ventilated and heated front seats
Heated outer rear seats
Power Tailgate
Panoramic sunroof with tilting and sliding functionality
14-speaker Meridian audio system
Remote Smart Park Assist
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Highway Driving Assist 2
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (with junction functionality)
Augmented Reality (AR) head-up display

EV6 GT

This is a flagship range and is expected to be in dealers in the second half of 2022. The vehicle will come with an advanced AWD system, 430kW dual-motor drivetrain with a combined power output of 577hp. Features include:

GT exterior styling (removes panoramic sunroof)
21-inch wheels
Bucket seats, trimmed in black suede with neon green highlights (replace memory driver and power front passenger seats and premium relaxation seat functionality)
Electronically controlled suspension
Electronic limited-slip differential
Drive Mode Integrated Control
Battery heat pump
Premium paint

2021-Kia-EV6-Rear

Source: Kia

May 3, 2021

CUPRA presents new models for the Formentor and Leon lineups

2021 Seat CUPRA The CUPRA family continues to expand with new variants for the Formentor and Leon Estate versions. This time Formentor lineup is extended with a selection of petrol and Plug-In Hybrid powertrains. The first one is e-HYBRID DSG-auto 204hp. This variant is the most efficient in the range and delivers up to 235.4mpg on the combined WLTP cycle and 27g/km CO2 emissions.

This hybrid is paired with a 1.4-liter TSI petrol engine that generates a total of 116hp and together 330Nm of torque – enough to complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds and chase a top speed of 127mph.

On the other hand, Formentor TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 190 offers buyers an advanced four-wheel-drive system and a revised 2.0-liter TSI petrol unit. It is available in two trim levels with an extended list of standard features.

The final addition to the Formentor is the TSI DSG-auto version with 245hp and 2.0-liter TSI petrol unit.

Equipment goodies include exclusive alloy wheels, nappa leather, heated seats, power driver seats, leather dashboard, door inserts and trim panels, sporty upgrades like a rear diffuser, bucket seats, dynamic chassis control, sporty suspension system, and numerous more.

Equipment options vary depending on the trim level.

2021 Seat CUPRA

Source: Seat

May 3, 2021

Mazda MX-5 wins 2021 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award

Kelley Blue Book announced today that the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the winner of the 2021 5-Year Cost to Own Awards in the sports car category. The award recognizes the best vehicles in terms of the lowest ownership costs by taking into consideration depreciation, insurance, fees, maintenance, state fees, and fuel costs.

2021 Mazda MX-5 is available with different trim levels and can be further specified with a soft-top or power-retractable hardtop. The vehicle offers enhanced driving dynamics and is geared with tons of technical features. Along with the generous equipment, MX-5 also showcases elegant and yet aggressive design and muscular stance. This package comes with fairly reasonable pricing, and, as it seems, low costs for maintenance and running costs.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California. The brand oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

Source: Mazda

April 30, 2021

INFINITI QX80 is named winner at 2021 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award

2021 INFINITI QX80 INFINITI QX80 received the 2021 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the luxury SUV segment. In fact, this is the fifth time in a row that QX80 wins this award. The event itself honors new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs.

We are thrilled to have the QX80 honored with a Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award, said Jeff Pope, Group Vice President of INFINITI Americas. For model-year 2021, the QX80 has been enhanced with new equipment, innovative technologies, and stylish features befitting its luxury status. It’s fantastic to have this vehicle recognized by such a credible third party five years running.

The research for the best vehicle was conducted by Kelley Blue Book’s own data for new cars for the initial five-year ownership period. Depreciation and fuel costs are the two greatest expenses for the owners, but there are also other factors that impact the costs of owning a car.

The 5-Year Cost to Own information is also based on finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state fees for all new models. The information and award exist to help shoppers make more informed decisions when buying a vehicle and break down the ownership cost details.

INFINITI’s QX80 is the winner of Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Award based on depreciation costs that are estimated to be thousands of dollars less than other domestic and European SUVs In the Luxury Full-Size SUV/Crossover category, said Eric Ibara, director of residual values for Kelley Blue Book. Additionally, lower repair costs contributed to its overall strength.

Source: INFINITI

April 30, 2021

Volkswagen shares some more info about the upcoming Multivan

2021 Volkswagen Multivan Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announces new details for the anticipated Multivan. What we know so far is that the latest generation of the van will try to be even more functional than all previous models combined and showcase new ways of enhancing functionality and comfort.

The latest generation of the Multivan will come with tons of interior space – a great amount has been achieved by transforming the gear knob into a switch and thus reducing its size to a minimum, so the gap for climbing through the back becomes even bigger.

Generosity in the interior. We have taken out the gear knob. We’ve even cleared the space in the middle, assigned it to the driver. The new Bulli will be an exciting product. You can look forward to it, The Head of Design at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Albert Kirzinger says.

As a leading manufacturer, VW is constantly reshaping the transportation of goods, services, and people in a contemporary fashion. Brand’s vehicles have helped families and businesses in their everyday tasks. And now, the wait is almost over as Volkswagen is about to reveal one of the most functional and flexible vehicles in its lineup – the Multivan!

Source: Volkswagen

April 29, 2021

Volkswagen presents ID.4 GTX: intelligent performance with sustainability in mind

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Volkswagen presented a fully electric high-performance model – the ID.4 GTX. With this one, VW is bringing intelligent sportiness to the world of mobility. ID.4 GTX is the first model to feature a modular electric drive matrix and to include a dual-motor AWD system and attractive and contemporary design.

New ID.4 GTX comes with one electric drive motor on both the front and rear axles. Together, they generate a maximum of 299hp and can work together as an AWD system – the first for the ID. lineup. This setup allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds and from 0 to 100km/h in 6.2 seconds. The top speed is 180km/h.

In terms of design, new ID.4 GTX reveals an extraordinary character by combining three revised honeycomb components that form the daytime running lights design, new bumpers, 3D LED taillights, and new brake lights.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

As it comes to the interior, the upper section of the dashboard incorporates leather inserts and red contrasting stitching. The GTX logo appears on the sporty steering wheel, while the sill panel trim contributes to the sporty ambiance.

The GTX lineup is based on the ACCELERATE corporate strategy, with which VW aims to become the most coveted sustainable mobility brand. It has set itself the target of increasing the proportion of sales of electric vehicles in Europe by 70 percent by 2030. VW also intends to become climate-neutral by 2050 and by 2025 it will have invested about 16 billion euro in electric mobility technologies.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

Source: Volkswagenen

April 29, 2021

Volvo’s entire lineup has earned TOP SAFETY PLUS Award by IIHS!

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge The fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge has earned the TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award from the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The addition of the vehicle in the prestigious lineup of winners means that Volvo Cars is the only automobile manufacturer to achieve TSP+ across its entire product range.

The XC40 Recharge is the first fully electric small SUV to earn the award and adds to the record set last month for the most single-year TSP+ awards earned by any car maker since the TSP+ awards began back in 2013.

IIHS recognizes vehicles with TSP+ that provide the highest level of safety. Volvo Cars received 9 TSP+ awards in February, five in March, and now one in April, which makes a total of 15 recognitions.

What sets Volvo Cars apart from other manufacturers is the attention paid when it comes to refining the safety technologies. Such include including forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, combined with advanced pedestrian and cyclist-collision prevention.

Regardless of body style, engine or trim, every Volvo offers innovative protection in a crash, said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO of Volvo Car USA. We are proud that IIHS has recognised this by awarding a Top Safety Pick Plus to every vehicle we produce today. No other company has been awarded this honour across all car lines.

The fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge joins the following vehicles earning a TSP+ award:

The following vehicles produced after September 2020 have been awarded the TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award from IIHS as of 31 March 2021:

Volvo S90
Volvo S90 Recharge
Volvo V90
Volvo V90 Cross Country

The following vehicles have been awarded the TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award from IIHS as of 31 March 2021:

Volvo V60 Cross Country

They join the following vehicles awarded the TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS in February:

Volvo S60
Volvo S60 Recharge
Volvo V60
Volvo V60 Recharge
Volvo XC40
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Volvo XC90
Volvo XC90 Recharge

Source: Volvo

April 28, 2021

IONIQ 5 wins Best Design at TopGear Electric Awards

2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Hyundai IONIQ 5 won the Best Design at the TopGear Electric Awards 2021. The first car in the lineup and the first to be based on the new E-GMP battery electric platform, the IONIQ 5, doesn’t just herald a new era for the EV design, but also for the entire EV segment.

The vehicle is fully electric and rich in eco-friendly materials and includes fast charging capabilities, aggressive performance rages and extended mileage coverage with a single charge. Indeed, IONIQ 5 can be recharged from 10% to 80% in mere 18 minutes and can cover a distance of 300 miles with a single charge. In terms of performance, the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds.

The IONIQ 5 looks like an Eighties hot hatch that’s been beamed into the future. It’s head-turningly bold and peppered with talking point details. Those wheelarch strakes. The robot dot-matrix tail-lights. The solar roof. And inside is just as futuristic, with twin 12.3-inch screens bookended with a magnetic panel you can pin receipts, notes or perhaps family photos on to. The fully flat floor means the interior can be morphed to your will; the centre console slides fully forward, while both front chairs have built-in footrests and recline almost bed-flat, said Jack Rix, Editor of TopGear Magazine.

2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5

In terms of design, IONIQ 5 comes with new approach, made possible by the new BEV platform, evoking the daring attitude of Hyundai Pony, the brand’s first production car.

The front of the vehicle is geared with brand’s first clamshell hood that minimizes the panel gaps for improving the aerodynamic features. Also, the front bumper is defined by an eye-catching V-Shape and incorporates distinctive daytime running lights that provide an unmistakable light signature for the IONIQ 5. The sides are defined by auto flush door handles that ensure clean surface styling and enhanced aerodynamic efficiency. The front and rear forms of the vehicle merge at the doors.

In terms of interior, the vehicle adopts a new “Living Space” design concept for the cabin and takes advantage of IONIQ 5’s bespoke platform. Axles are pushed right to the front and back of the car and free up a free big amount of space in the interior. Many of cabin’s details are eco-friendly too: the seats, headliner, door trim, floor and armrest use sustainably sourced materials, such as recycled PET bottles, plant-based (bio PET) yarns and natural wool yarns, eco-processed leather with plant-based extracts, and bio paint with plant extracts.

2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5

Source: Hyundai

April 28, 2021

Author: Georgi Boychev

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