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BugattiPassion Unveils First Image Of Next Legend Edition Veyron

Yesterday, Bugatti announced that the Rembrandt Bugatti Veyron Legend Edition has already been sold after its successful premiere at the Geneva Motor Show last week. Today we found a reportedly official render of the next Legend in Brand’s exclusive line-up.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Elizabeth Junek is the fifth model of the special edition series and will have its reveal later this year. In fact, we are actually expecting to see it debuting at the Beijing Auto Show.

Similarly to all other Legends, this new Bugatti will be based on the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, and its production will be limited up to three units. Another thing in common is also the price of the supercar, which will be around 2 million Euros. Of course, we can also expect that the roadster will be quipped with the same 8 litre W16 engine. The unit produces the unparalleled 1,200 hp (882 kW) and 1,500 Nm (1107 lb-ft) of torque.

The model has been dedicated to the prestigious Czech female racer Elizabeth Junek which had great achievements in the first half of the last century. As visible on the render, this Veyron will sport a two-tone black and yellow exterior. This is not occasional, but is a reference to the colors utilized by Junek on her race cars.

We can see also the same two-tome combination on the wheels. Slightly seeable is the interior, which is wrapped in brown leather upholstery, and will probably also include the name of the racer on the door-sills and headrests.

March 12, 2014

Advanced Materials Reduce Weight Of 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

What’s new about 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is that it has been built with engineering techniques and lightweight materials. The result is a true pickup capability in a mass-efficient midsize package. In fact, the new 4×4 crew cab weighs 880 to 1,400 less than a full-size truck.

To be more precise, the savings in weight are result of the smaller overall dimensions of the model as well as the extensive utilization of lightweight materials such as high-strength steels and aluminum.

In overall size, Colorado is 212.76 inches long, 74.3 inches wide, but still can deliver up to 6,700 pounds of towing capability. In the design and construction of this Colorado, GM engineers have utilized materials that would guarantee strength, safety and refinement, and at the same time – dependability.

Lightweight, high-strength steels are used for the creation of the fully boxed frames, thus delivering less weight and more stiffness for a quieter ride and better handling. About 71 percent of the body structure is comprised of high-strength steels. In addition, the pickup box consists of roll-formed steel that is lighter and stronger than traditional stamped steel.

To go even further into details, the major aluminum components feature the hood, front steering knuckles, and cylinder heads and engine blocks for both the 2.5L four cylinder and 3.6L V-6 engines. At the front, there is composite grille opening reinforcement with active shutters that seals the front of the truck, reducing aerodynamic drag and improving cooling performance.

The electric power steering not only helps improve steering assist but also contributes for the weight savings. Speaking about the engines, both include direct fuel injection and continuously variable valve timing. The standard one is the 2.5L four cylinder unit which produces 193 horsepower (142 kW), while the available V-6 powertrain generates 302 horsepower (222 kW).

2015 Chevrolet Colorado will be available in dealerships this fall.

Source: Chevrolet

March 12, 2014

Isuzu D-Max Blade Is A Special Edition Pick-Up

Isuzu has enhanced its pick-up range with the addition of a special edition vehicle called Isuzu D-Max Blade. The model is based on the D-Max, and is equipped with a wide range of unique style features and technology upgrades.

D-Max Blade is driven by the powerful 2.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, which generates up to 163 hp (120 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. Despite this power, the vehicle is capable of returning great fuel economy of just 38.2 mpg (combined). The engine can be matched with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of exterior, the vehicle runs on 18-inch, six-spoke ‘Shadow’ alloy wheels fitted with 255/60 R18 Pirelli Scorpion Zero tyres. In addition, the exterior upgrades also include a ‘Shadow’ grey front grille, privacy glass windows, black door and tailgate handles, black roof bars and rear bumper, and heavy-duty side steps. The Blade trim will be offered in two available body colours – solid ‘Splash White’ or mica ‘Cosmic Black’.

The pick-up also benefits from a towing capacity of 3.5-tonnes and 1-tonne payload. Also standard feature here is the under-rail bed liner for added practicality. There is a choice of an Aeroklas hard top complete with internal light or a Mountain Top Black Roller Top Cover.

Inside, Isuzu included automatic climate control and premium black leather seats, the front ones of which are heated. The new Blade will also benefit from DAB digital radio, Pioneer AVIC-F950 6.1-inch touchscreen navigation system, and integrated rear safety camera.

Isuzu D-Max Blade Special edition will be available in dealerships in April.

Source: Isuzu

March 12, 2014

Rembrandt Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Sold Out!

Bugatti achieved unsurpassed success at the Geneva Motor Show and has disclosed that this is due to the fact that all three cars of the “Rembrandt Bugatti” Legend are already sold out. The price of this limited-edition Vitesse is 2.18 million Euros.

“Rembrandt Bugatti” is the fourth model of the six-part edition “Les Légendes de Bugatti” or “Bugatti Legends”. The bran has designed and created them with the aim to pay homage to the important personalities from its company history. All six models are to be based on the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and are strictly limited to three vehicles. The next legend will be presented at Auto China in one month.

Rembrandt Bugatti was brother of company founder Ettore and one of the most important sculptors. He became famous with a sculpture of a dancing elephant, which can be seen on the radiator of the Bugatti Type 41 Royale and which later became the brand’s symbol.

Rembrandt Bugatti is equipped with 8 litre W16 engine which achieves an unparalleled torque of 1,500 Nm (1107 lb-ft) and 1,200 hp (882 kW) at 3,000–5,000 rpm. It can effortlessly accelerate from 0–100 km in only 2.6 seconds on its way to a maximum speed of 408.84 km/h with the roof down. This makes the Vitesse the fastest production roadster ever built.

The body of this supersports car was designed in the “horizontal split”, and is largely composed of bronze-coloured clear-coated carbon. The lower half of the vehicle is painted in an elegant light brown – “Noix”. The famous Bugatti horseshoe gleams in platinum from the front grille, with platinum also ringing the EB logo at the rear.

The Legend runs on wheels in dark “Firefinch” and light “Noix” browns. In reference to the artist and Legends car’s namesake, Rembrandt Bugatti’s signature has been lasered onto the petrol and oil cap.

Inside, the same elegant and harmonious treatment is applied. This Vitesse is entirely upholstered with leather in light brown “Cognac”. The rear centre box between the seats has a new provocative design. It sports Rembrandt Bugatti’s famous elephant sculpture. The elephant was cast in bronze and worked as an insert into the cover.

The latter is made of bronze-coloured clear-coated carbon. The door trim features braided leather in the colours of “Cognac” and “Coffee”. Platinum is also to be found in the interior onto the EB logo on the steering wheel.

The insert of bronze-coloured clear-coated carbon on the extended centre console with the lettering “Les Légendes de Bugatti” and Rembrandt Bugatti’s elephant, the door sill plates displaying the sculptor’s portrait and signature are also unique features for this Bugatti Legend.

Source: Bugatti

March 11, 2014

Nissan To Reveal New Sedan Concept At Auto China

Next month, at the 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2014) Nissan is going to make a world premiere of the New Sedan Concept (yes, that’s the name), which will be infused with brand’s new global design strategy.

Also featured at the event will be the BladeGlider concept that will also make a debut, but this time only for China, the Autonomous Drive car, Nissan Teana flagship sedan, the new X-Trail as well as the new NV200 Xtronic transmission.

Last year at Auto Shanghai 2013 we saw the debut of the Friend-ME concept, which exuded provocative design and was equipped with many connectivity features. What was striking in its interior design was the unique centre console that stretched from the dash to between the rear seats.

This year at Auto China 2014, Nissan has prepared the New Sedan Concept specifically for the Chinese digital lifestyle. In fact, after the Friend-ME, this concept vehicle will be the second time for Nissan Design China (NDC), to create a concept car design in collaboration with the Nissan Global Design Center (NGDC).

Unfortunately neither information nor a teaser image of the New Sedan Concept was released. So we have to wonder whether the car will be a successor of the Friend-ME concept or not. All will be revealed on 23d of April.

Source: Nissan

March 11, 2014

2014 Audi RS 5 DTM Getting New Color Scheme

The new Audi RS 5 DTM is getting a brand new livery, called Schaeffler. The car will be driven by the Champion Mike Rockenfeller, who aims to defend his title. Precisely, the 2014 DTM car made its debut in Geneva last week.

It includes newly developed aerodynamics and many detailed improvements underneath its carbon fiber skin. The Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM is the first of the total of eight liveries with which the brand is going to compete in the DTM in 2014.

Here, the basic colors of ‘Rocky’s’ car have been kept. Nevertheless, the body contours of the near-460 hp (340 kW) touring car are now even more dynamic than before. At first glance the new Audi RS 5 DTM appears more aggressive. The reason for this is the complete re-development of the aerodynamics.

Next, the suspension was also redesigned as well as a honeycomb grill was included at the front. New air ducts feed the engine and brakes. The exterior mirrors were integrated into the aerodynamic concept and have a new and very interesting form. Look at the carbon used there as well!

Source: Nissan

March 11, 2014

Hyundai PassoCorto – Inspired By Generation Y

Hyundai has made connections with the students in the famous Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Turin, Italy, and working in collaborations with them has created a sports car that would appeal to Generation Y consumers. The final concept was displayed in Geneva.

Sixteen students draw and designed. As you can see on the pictures, the result is a dramatic, compact and ultra-lightweight sports car concept which carries the name PassoCorto. In Italian this means ‘short wheelbase’.

The compact two-seater weighs only 840 kg due to the extensive use of carbon fibre. Even the chassis is made of this material. The engine which drives this car is a rear-mid mounted four-cylinder in-line 1,6-litre bi-turbo one.

The exterior paint finish was decided in fiery orange with the aim to pay homage to the bright colours of many Italian sports cars back in the 70s’. The car was constructed via manual design and clay modeling. Modern-day 3D digital modelling was used only in the final stages.

The technical feature included here are a video camera that not only acts as a rear view mirror, but also records high-resolution videos to be shared with friends on the web.

Source: Hyundai

March 11, 2014

Abarth Introduces 695 biposto

Abarth 695 biposto is definitely a very special car. And note that it is not a “Limited Edition”, but comes to offer exhilarating performance blended with unique style. The car weighs just 997 kg and is driven by the 1.4 T-Jet engine. The unit is capable of generating 190 hp (140 kW), thus helping the biposto cover the 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint in only 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 143 mph.

Furthermore, the unit is coupled with a gearbox that features dog rings with controls and disc and clutch self-locking differential that were straightly derived from racing. In addition, driver’s interface includes an all-aluminium turret with H-configuration gear selection.

In other words, Abarth 695 biposto is all about racing. Street legal racing. An intercooler is positioned at the front with specific pipes inspired by race cars. Next, dynamic aspiration filter casing with carbon finish by BMC were also added, as well as air intake devices and dual-stage exhaust system with titanium tail pipes by Akrapovic. In particular, when the driver presses the SPORT button on the dashboard, the exhaust valve completely opens and this contributes to improved performance.

The reliability and safety of the car is ensured by the ABS, ESP and TTC, disc and clutch self-locking differential and the racing-derived Brembo braking system with front floating, ventilated and perforated discs (305×28 mm) and four-piston one-piece calipers (4×38 mm). In addition, the model is also equipped with shock absorbers with hydraulic and height adjustment by Extreme Shox.

For perfect driving, Abarth also gave this exclusive sports car front fixed windows with polycarbonate sliding panels and, lightened 18-inch rims by OZ fitted with 215/35 R18 tyres. To make it even more “racing-real”, there’s the data logger from MLX included.

In terms of exterior, we can’t miss the exclusive front and rear bumpers, side skirts, wheel arches and spoiler that are more pronounced and muscular, and are enhanced by carbon inserts. The exterior color of this model sports brand-new textured-effect Matt Grey paint finish.

Additional accents are provided by the titanium finishes for the front bonnet trim, door handles and tailgate and rear handle. The titanium is also visible at the hub caps, wheel bolts and water, oil and fuel caps. The bonnet has a specific design with two bumps and is made of aluminium, while the mirror and post covers are made of carbon.

The carbon material makes the link between exterior and interior. Inside it is to be found on the dashboard fascia inserts, rearview mirror, and handbrake. The racing spirit of the 695 biposto is also visible in the rear titanium roll bar by Poggipolini.

At the rear there are no seats. An ‘anti intrusion’ net for securing luggage and the four-point seat belts are also attached to the roll bar. The upholstery comprises of electro-welded Alcantara and titanium-coloured leather with new colours and finishes. The door handles and oddment net enhance the front door panel.

Source: Abarth

March 10, 2014

WALD Shows Mercedes-Benz M-Class Black Bison

After the reveal of the WALD Mercedes-Benz E-Class Black Bison Edition last month, the tuners obviously like the styling and branding and now are offering the Black Bison treatment to an M-Class Mercedes-Benz, thanks to which the vehicle shows unique credentials and stands out.

Not much information has been disclosed on this project and only two low-res images were published. This left us with now choice, but judging from previous Black Bison tunings and photos what this car is all about.

This WALD Mercedes-Benz M-Class W166 Sports Line Black Bison Edition obviously stands lower to the ground and features a lowered sports suspension. At the front, a new front bumper can be seen which in addition includes new LEDs and large air ducts.

Furthermore, the fender arches have been widened and extended towards the rear bumper. At the rear, the revised rear bumper features new diffuser and quad-tailpipe exhausts system. Trunk-mounted lip spoiler and a roof spoiler were also added there.

At last, we can’t miss the wheels which sport new design and are decided in black-and-white theme. It is also visible that they are fitted with large and low-profile tyres.

Source: WALD International

March 10, 2014

Land Rover Teases New Discovery Family [VIDEOS]

land-rover-discovery-a4-teaser-THUMB2 At the 2014 Geneva Motorshow, Land Rover announced that an all new Discovery family will be introduced in 2015. This will celebrate the 25 years anniversary of the model line-up. Land Rover Discovery was first introduced in 1989 and since then has become the vehicle of choice for those who share its spirit of adventure.

It became so popular due to its renowned all-terrain capability and extreme versatility. It became also an emblematic vehicle in races such as the Paris-Dakar Rally and the off-road Camel Trophy. And now the model is going to enter a new chapter in its history. This new chapter will see the vehicle build upon its foundations of capability, versatility and exceptional design.

The family of Discovery vehicles remains so far a mystery, and we are really eager to see it. The good new is that Land Rover has disclosed two videos in order to tease the upcoming models, which you can view below.

httpv://youtu.be/ouy-L_HB-zU

httpv://youtu.be/PuaLhUBTnQU

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Land Rover

March 10, 2014

2014 Nissan NV Passenger And Cargo Van Go On Sale

2014 Nissan NV Cargo Van and 2014 Nissan NV Passenger Van are both going on sale around the United States, specifically prepared for the new model year and offering convenience. The new NV Cargo will be offered in three models: NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. In addition to this the vehicle will have two options for roof configurations – namely, Standard Roof and High Roof.

For this vehicle Nissan offers two powerful and at the same time efficient engines, which power the rear-wheels: the 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8 one. Both are coupled with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission.

What is new for the MY2014 here? Well, the brand has prepared enhancements only for S and SV trim levels. In addition, there are also available optional equipment packages. All 5.6-liter V8 vehicles now have the former Tow Package content as standard equipment.

Next, the NV Passenger vehicle is a 4-row/12-passenger Van which is offered in three well-equipped models: NV3500 HD S, NV3500 HD SV and NV3500 HD SL. All of them come equipped with a V8 engine only again mated as a standard to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of safety, 2014 NV Passenger is equipped with eight standard air bags (including roof-mounted), curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for 2nd through 4th row outboard occupant head protection and standard head restraints and integrated seat belts for all rear seating positions. It is interesting that the model offers 324 seating configurations and a total of six independent rear seats.

The available technology offered here features 5.0-inch touch-screen navigation system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 and Aux-In, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with NavTraffic, USB input, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System and RearView Monitor.

2014 Nissan NV Cargo Standard Roof models pricing:

Model/Roof/Engine
NV 1500 Standard Roof S V6	$25,670 USD
NV 1500 Standard Roof SV V6	$26,660 USD
NV 2500 Standard Roof S V6	$26,670 USD
NV 2500 Standard Roof SV V6	$27,660 USD
NV 2500 Standard Roof S V8	$27,870 USD
NV 2500 Standard Roof SV V8	$28,860 USD
NV 3500 Standard Roof S V8	$29,570 USD
NV 3500 Standard Roof SV V8	$30,560 USD

2014 Nissan NV Cargo High Roof models:

Model/Roof/Engine
NV 2500 High Roof S V6	$29,220 USD
NV 2500 High Roof SV V6	$30,210 USD
NV 2500 High Roof S V8	$30,420 USD
NV 2500 High Roof SV V8	$31,410 USD
NV 3500 High Roof S V8	$32,120 USD
NV 3500 High Roof SV V8	$33,110 USD

2014 Nissan NV Passenger Van:

Model/Engine
NVP 3500 S / 4.0-liter V6	$32,240 USD
NVP 3500 SV / 4.0-liter V6	$34,440 USD
NVP 3500 S / 5.6-liter V8	$33,440 USD
NVP 3500 SV / 5.6-liter V8	$35,640 USD
NVP 3500 SL / 5.6-liter V8	$38,240 USD

Source: Nissan

March 10, 2014

Vorsteiner Introduces V-GT Edition 991 Porsche Carrera S

Vorsteiner is a tuning company which works with no compromise when it comes to the materials it uses or even the cars it tunes. We have seen so far from the designers, breath-taking project done with an effortless touch.

Their take on the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S dubbed as V-GT Edition is another example of the craftsmanship they can do. TO be more precise, this Porsche 911 has been fitted with Vorsteiner’s Flow Forged V-FF 101 in Matte Textured Gunmetal that adds a striking contrast to the red exterior paint finish.

The wheels come in sizes of 20×8.5J at the front and 20x11J at the rear. Of course, they were later perfectly coupled with Pirelli P Zero tyres that come in sizes 245/35/20 and 295/30/20 for the front and rear, respectively.

Then the tuners added their Carbon Fiber Aerodynamic Package that comprises of our Carbon Fiber V-GT Front Spoiler, Side Skirts and Rear Diffuser. Vorsteiner’s Autoclaved Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber gives the parts superior stiffness, aerospace strength and durability in comparison to the traditional hand laid carbon fiber composites. In addition, the carbon elements give the car more aggressive and sportier appearance.

Source: Vorsteiner

March 7, 2014

Author: Lidia Todorova