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Bugatti Chiron Colorizer Launched. Here are the Individualization Options it Offers

Bugatti Chiron Colorized front view Bugatti Chiron, which we have been waiting for a long time, debuted last week at the Geneva Motor Show, giving a glimpse of what the world’s most powerful, fastest and most luxurious car looks like. Exclusive in its production (it will be limited to 500 units only), the Chiron is the first sports car currently on the market to offer 1,500 HP (1103 kW) and torque of 1,600 Nm (1180 lb-ft). The maximum speed of 420 km/h makes the Chiron ready for a new world speed record, while the acceleration is also unsurpassed: the superposrts car speeds up from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2.5 seconds.

Since we have heard the details already and we have seen the Chiron in the traditional French Racing Blue exterior color, now it is time for some sort of “movement”. If you are going to spend at least €2.4 million for this car, and you do not like the blue color, Bugatti has launched the new colorizer for the hypercar. In the gallery below you can see more of the popular color options available.

Precisely, there are eight different color themes which you can chose from and you can actually colorize the doors, hood and front fenders and make it in unicolor. On the other hand, you can make a contrast by choosing another shade for the roof, rear fenders, rear end, sills, and lower front bumper. As you can see, there is an option where you can make your entire Bugatti Chiron in exposed carbon fiber.

Bugatti Chiron Colorized Rear View

Next, the brake calipers are painted in the color scheme chosen for the exterior, while the alloys are various and offer an abundance of options. Unfortunately, we don’t have any pictures of the interior but we can surely tell that it will be in perfect harmony with the external outlook of the Bugatti.

At last, Bugatti has already gathered 180 deposits before the Geneva Motor Show had even started and is probably now close to 200. The deposits are around €200,000 ($250,000 USD). The process of building (and waiting) will be long, since Bugatti will make up to 65 cars per year, making a production end around 2024.

Bugatti Chiron is limited to a series of 500 units and will have a market launch in autumn 2016 with a starting price of €2.4 million.

Source: Bugatti

March 9, 2016

VUHL 05 is Coming to UK & Middle East Loaded with a… Righthand Drive

VUHL 05 front view Do you remember the Mexican car with a strange name VUHL 05? Well if you do and you are based in the United Kingdom or in the Middle East, then you can now purchase this unusual racing vehicle now with a righthand drive. By the way, those who were cleverer than us and who didn’t wait to hear this announcement have already done this and they are now driving their VUHLs since, the first customer cars have been already delivered.

UK Appearances

The expectations for the lightweight supercar are high and we see it making great strides in 2016. The first appearance that the VUHL 05 will make is of course in London at the Motor Show at the Battersea Park between May 5^th and 8^th. This will be company’s first visit to the England capital and we are sure that the interest in the high-performance two-seater will be notably strong.

SEE ALSO: VUHL 05 Enters Production

In June (23-26), the 05 will again participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed and precisely in the new ‘Race Cars For The Road’ class. We know that the car will be driven by a top racing driver.

Qualities & Pricing

VUHL 05 view from above

VUHL 05 has been designed with the intention to be useful on both road and track. It offers one-off combination of innovative design, supreme lightweight technology and a power-to-weight ratio of 410bhp/ton. Of course we can not easily surpass the uncompromising build quality and the amount of attention to detail added. 2016 VUHL 05 with as righthand drive has a starting price of £59,995.

Source: VUHL

March 9, 2016

2016 Infiniti Q50 Offers a Competitive Pricing in a Luxury Package

2016 Infiniti Q50 front view 2016 Infiniti Q50 is going on sale with just tow of a total of four available engines. The announced pricing is for the Q50 2.0t and Q50 Hybrid Premium models and it starts at $33,950 USD for the Q50 2.0t and $47,050 for the Q50 Hybrid Premium. They can be now purchased in all of Infiniti’s retailers around the United States.

The 2016 will be a strong year for the Q50, because the model enters it with an array of enhancements including the new three turbocharged engines and the new technologies enhancing the strong driving dynamics. Furthermore, the expanded range of trims also features rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, namely: Q50 2.0t and Q50 2.0t Premium, Q50 3.0t Premium, Q50 Hybrid Premium, Q50 3.0t Sport and Q50 Red Sport 400.

Digging into the details, the 2016 Infinti Q50 2.0t offers a long list of standard equipment: 8-way power front seats, Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, Infiniti InTouch™ and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. This model has two trim levels, the 2.0t and 2.0t Premium. The 2.0t is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which produces 208 horsepower (153 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The fuel economy figures for the rear wheel drive are 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined.

2016 Infiniti Q50 Interior

Next, the Q50 Hybrid Premium is powered by a gasoline-electric powertrain, and includes the following standard equipment: 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Backup Collision Intervention (BCI), Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) and Around View Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD).

Powered by the Direct Response Hybrid system with Intelligent Dual Clutch Control, it is driven by the combined force of the 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 and the compact laminated lithium-ion battery. The V6 is rated at 302 horsepower (222 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque, while the 50 kW electric motor is rated at 67 horsepower and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque. The total power is therefore 360 hp.

Pricing:

Model	Engine/Drive	MSRP
Q50 2.0t	2.0-liter I4 Turbo / RWD	$33,950 USD
Q50 2.0t AWD	2.0-liter I4 Turbo / AWD	$35,950 USD
Q50 2.0t Premium	2.0-liter I4 Turbo / RWD	$37,650 USD
Q50 2.0t AWD Premium	2.0-liter I4 Turbo / AWD	$39,650 USD
Q50 Hybrid Premium	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / FWD	$47,050 USD
Q50 Hybrid Premium AWD	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / AWD	$49,050 USD

2016 Infinti Q50 equipped with the 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo-engines, the 3.0t and Red Sport 400 are to be revealed later this year followed by pricing announcement.

Source: Infiniti

March 9, 2016

This is Why 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has Earned the Best Highway Fuel-Economy Rating

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Front View 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has some good news to show-off with! The minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 miles per gallon (mpg) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which makes it the firs among minivans on the market to show such fuel efficiency. This also makes an improvement of 12 percent over the Pacifica from the model year it replaces. In addition, the Pacifica seems to be nine percent greener than the outgoing vehicle.

Chrysler says that these nine percents are actually a reflection of the Global Warming Potential (GWP), which considers the environmental impact of fuel production and delivery, along with the implications of its consumption. The engineers at the brand have utilized industry-standard software to calculate and compare new Pacifica’s GWP with that of the previous generation, calculating over 124,274 miles (200,000 km) of operation.

When considering the city- and combined-cycle fuel-economy ratings, they have been estimated at 18 mpg and 22 mpg, respectively. By the way, the combined-cycle makes a 10-percent jump compared with the outgoing vehicle, while the city one delivers a 5.9-percent benefit.

The Reasons Behind the Fuel Economy Improvement

2017 Chrysler Pacifica - Two Models

Several important reasons can be attributed to the substantially improved fuel economy rating. First, Ward’s 10 Best 3.6-liter V-6 with a two-step variable-valve lift (VVL), cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) and innovative engine-weight reductions. The unit boosts engine’s efficiency but also deliver one-of-a-kind performance.

The second reason is the transmission called TorqueFlite. It is the first nine-speed automatic ever featured in a minivan. Next comes Pacifica’s light unibody structure based on Chrysler’s new vehicle architecture that has been created specifically for the global minivan front-drive E-segment. Note that the model is nearly 250 pounds lighter than its predecessor. Despite the reduction of weight, the Pacifica is very stiff, because it uses approximately 22 percent more high-strength steel than its predecessor.

Another advantage of the 2017 Pacifica is the drag co-efficient of .300, which is best among its primary competitors.

Now are you sure you want to drive anything else because this fuel economy seems to be pretty seducing.

Source: Chrysler

March 8, 2016

Ford Escape Offers Clearer Winter Vision with the Windshield Wiper De-Icer [w/video]

Ford Escape Titanium Front View Clearer vision is coming soon to a winter near you! In other words Ford is equipping Escape models (as an available option) with an updated variant of the Cold Weather Package. It will help drivers eliminate the winter headache of maintaining a clear windshield… and it is as simple as that. There will be no more wiper blades covered in chunks of ice or wiper blades freezing to the glass.

As a matter of fact, the Escape model is the first Ford to SUV in the US to be fitted with the windshield wiper de-icer (as this special de-icing feature is called), which is part of a Cold Weather Package. The latter is standard only for the Titanium models and comes as an option on the SE models.

Of course, if you think that this is much like the traditional rear window defrost systems, you would be right. In fact, I have ever wondered why this isn’t a standard for the front window. So, how does it work? The base of the windshield where the wiper blades rest is equipped with a local heating element. This system is designed to clear light snow and ice from the wiper blades in less than 10 minutes at minus 18 degrees Fahrenheit. This is why it is already a standard feature on Escape models sold in Canada.

Another benefit of the new Escape is the SYNC Connect, which can activate the windshield wiper de-icer system from their smartphone as part of the FordPass experience. This feature allows owners to start, lock, unlock and locate their vehicle from anywhere using their smartphone. Even this is possible: to schedule a specific time to start remotely, so the vehicle is ready to hit the road already de-iced.

The de-icer isn’t the only feature included in the Escape’s Cold Weather Package. Here are also present the all-weather floor mats, the heated side mirrors, the heated seats and the supplemental powertrain conditioning heater. 2017 Ford Escape equipped wit the Cold Weather Package is going to be available in the showrooms this spring.

See how the de-icer works in this video:

httpv://youtu.be/ohIGBq-f1GA

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Ford

March 8, 2016

Do You Remember the Beetle Denim? It Can Be Now Yours for $25,995 USD

Volkswagen Beetle Denim Front View 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim which was revealed the last November is now ready to go into the hands of the customers with a special pricing starting at $25,995 USD. The limited edition denim has many benefits over the standard Beetle Convertible and more importantly it pays homage to the iconic Jeans Bug from the 70s. Well, yes, it is a little bit modernized, I must admit.

This variant of the model is powered by the 1.8-liter TSI engine, which is turbocharged and features direct injection. The 170 hp (125 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) are transmitted onto the road via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Exterior

Furthermore, customers can also chose whether to drive the model in Pure White or Stonewashed Blue exterior color. The production run will be split equally between the two colors. Making a contrast or a harmonious addition to them is the top, which has been finished in Dark Blue with a brand new textured fabric that resembles denim.

Interior & Infotainment

Volkswagen Beetle Denim Interior

On the inside, the cabin includes unique light-blue-and-silver dashpad and jeans-inspired seat pockets with small Beetle flags in red. The light blue denim-color cloth seating surfaces also includes white piping and dark blue leatherette accents.

Another benefit of the Denim cabrio is that it will be fitted with Volkswagen MIB II infotainment system, which offers higher resolution, faster processing speeds, and great graphics. The system also includes 5.0-inch resistive touchscreen display that comes with a host of standard features including AUX-in, SD card slots, and a USB multimedia interface with iPhone and iPod device connectivity, display for the rearview camera, and Bluetooth.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim from the convertible lineup will be produced in just 2,000 units and will be offered across the United States.

Source: Volkswagen

March 8, 2016

You Have to See the KTM X-Bow GT Black Edition Before You Watch the New Batman Movie!

Wimmer RS KTM X-Bow GT Black Edition seems like it has just made a great photo-session in Batman’s lair. Take a look in the gallery below and you’ll get my idea, but… it will be the ultimate batmobile, if Batman wasn’t a protagonist but a real-life superhero. The car is setting absolutely new standards when it comes to defining “fully carbon fiber vehicle” and the reason for this is that its whole body is made of the lightweight material. Literally.

So basically, it sits on a unique monocoque (well-known from the other X-Bow models) and in addition the car is fitted with components in high-tech carbon fiber like the complete underfloor, the bonnet, and the front and rear body parts as well as the wheel arches and engine covers. By the way, the use of aerodynamically optimized parts has helped in achieving the down-force of a Formula racing car.

The Design

And how about the design of this unique Black Edition of the KTM X-Bow GT? First, stepping on the basis of the X-BOW GT, the car features additional details that make it really individual. Precisely, it is equipped with the Sticker Kit, which is located on the side of the monocoque and has one-off color. There is a choice of 18- and 19-inch BBS rims, which are also part of the standard equipment.

The Interior

On the inside, the design continues to impress with its detailing and substantial use of carbon fiber. The seats for example are hand-stitched and also include a stamp “BLACK EDITION” on their headrest. Furthermore, the cabin can be proud of suede leather steering wheel with color-coordinated 12-hour markings and matching stitching, right up to the all-aluminum machined gear and hand brake levers as well as the multi-media interface with rear-view camera. The aluminum badge on the center console indicates the production number of this limited special edition car as well as the signature of the employee responsible for the hand-construction of the model.

Power & Performance

Wimmer RS KTM X-Bow GT Black Edition Rear View

At last, the driver of the KTM X-BOW “Black Edition” will also enjoy the black anodized sport exhaust, a quick shifter for quicker gear-changing and a factory engine tuning up to 320 hp (235 kW).

KTM X-Bow GT Black Edition will be produced in only five units. They are currently available at a starting price of €99,000.

Source: WIMMER RS via Miranda Media

March 7, 2016

Toyota Setsuna Concept: A Boat-Like Car that Deserves Your Attention

Toyota Setsuna Concept Car front View Toyota Setsuna Concept is a car that we won’t see every day. And although it is unusual topic for our online magazine, the effort that Toyota is making with it should be appreciated. As you can see on the picture, this vehicle is rather an object of art, then a regular car. And that’s was the purpose of the concept – to impress visitors at the Milan Design Week next month.

To go directly into details the car is really made primarily out of wood. This material was chosen for the project because it was one of the few which can capture the developing relationship between people and their cars and more specifically – the way objects that people use and how their appearance changes over the years. This means that Setsuna’s surfaces will gradually transform with the years it stays usable and drivable.

Standing for “moment” in Japanese, the name Setsuna was chosen to reflect how people can experience special and memorable experiences with their cars. In this lies the belief of Toyota that over time such collective moments can give cars a significant place in their owners’ lives.

More specifically, the designers at the brand picked different and distinctive types of wood for different parts of the car, including the exterior panels, frame, floor and seats. Exactly this gives Setsuna appealing characteristics not found in “normal” cars. For instance, it can last for many generations and its colour and texture will change in response to its environment.

Another interesting fact is that during the process of the building, Toyota used the traditional Japanese joinery technique called okuriari, which doesn’t use any nails or screws. As a result, the completed body line expresses a beautiful curve reminiscent of a boat.

It will be rather strange if we told you that the Setsuna is powered by a petrol or diesel engine. The concept car is driven by electric motor, but we didn’t receive any other specifics regarding its output. At last, to get the whole picture about this ship-like vehicle, it measures 3,030mm in length and 1,480mm in width, it is a two-seater and stands 970mm tall and has a 970mm wheelbase.

Toyota Setsuna Concept Car will be exhibited in public at 31 Via Tortona in Milan from 12 to 17 April.

Source: Toyota

March 7, 2016

Volkswagen Offers Exclusive Golf SportWagen Limited Edition

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Limited Edition is going to arrive in North American dealerships later this month. The model is positioned between the S and SE grades and includes wide variety of features that every Golf Wagon admirer will enjoy immensely. What is more, at no cost buyers can now get a panoramic sunroof and 17-inch alloys.

Speaking of the standard features, the Golf SportWagen Limited Edition has also an envious list of assistance features like the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Monitor, and Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist). Over the S trim, the Limited Edition other enhancements like the chrome window trim and a “Limited” badge on the front fenders.

The interior has been too updated with standard with leatherette seating surfaces and KESSY keyless access with push-button start. Even more, the front seats are heatable and there are also standard window washer nozzles. The occupants will stay amused by the MIB II infotainment system, which provides a comprehensive suite of connectivity features too. And don’t worry that your device won’t be supported: it Volkswagen offers all three available connected car systems: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink.

At last, but not least, the VW Golf SportWagen Limited Edition is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct-injection TSI four-cylinder engine that develops 170 horsepower (125 kW) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission. The economy rating of the model is also a thing to keep in mind: estimated EPA on the highway is of 35 mpg.

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Limited Edition is scheduled to go on sale in dealerships later this month. It will be offered on a starting price of $24,995 USD.

Source: Volkswagen

March 7, 2016

Maser GranCabrio Sport is a Maserati-Based Masterpiece by Vilner

Maser GranCabrio Sport Exterior Maser GranCabrio Sport is the name that Vilner gave the MY2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport after the thorough and substantial tuning of its cabin. And interesting fact is that the car was sent by England with the single purpose to get its interior beautified in the Bulgarian-based Art Tuning Studio.

In terms of the exterior the Maserati hasn’t been changed. This means that it has kept the original Rosso Trionfale exterior color as well as the beautiful black Astro 20-inch wheels. No changes have been given to the engine too, since the owner was pretty satisfied with its performance values. 2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport is powered by a 4.7 liters V8 engine with 4691cc displacement, 450 hp (330 kW) and 510 Nm (378 lb-ft) of torque. The unit is mated to a six-speed automatic and drives the rear wheels.

The Work on Maser’s Cockpit

Maser GranCabrio Sport Interior Picture One: Before and After

In contrast to the exterior, the stock Bianco Pregiato cockpit is now history. The custom Vilner interior is entirely different in terms of design philosophy and craftsmanship in comparison to the production one. The soft brown leather used for the entire wrapping of the cabin features wine red accents and white stitching. Everything has been dressed in Alcantara and high-quality leather: from the sun visors to the door panels. Speaking of the latter, their design includes a white stitching which beautifully frames the plane of the surface.

Discrete details can be seen on the front belt-leaders, their locking mechanisms and the inner door handles. Precisely, these elements have been made of two different layers of skin with a round perforation on the outside. All of the hard surfaces (like the base of the seats) of this Maserati have been wrapped in fine Alcantara. The front frame of the mirror have been wrapped in brown skin, while all of the original plastic decorations on the dashboard and doors have been lacquered in black.

Maser GranCabrio Sport Interior Picture Two: Before and After

An intriguing contrast is making the cover of the gearshift lever with its black base, as is the red-wine color used for the revised steering wheel. Other changes include the following: the bars of the Bose speakers are now brown, the shutters of the anti-rollbars at the back are now red, the Alcantara wrapping for the ceiling, the floor mats in red leather trim, and the floor of the trunk with “Trident of Neptune” embroidery. We can’t skip the special bag, which is always included in Vilner’s tunings and that complements the design of the interior.

After the tuning was eventually finished, the owner was so stunned by the work of Vilner’s experts that e praised their work with the following words:

“I love this car, from the moment I took it. It has techniques that carry Ferrari genes, but the vinyl interior was quite numb and was easily damaged. The new one, executed by Vilner, is just wonderful! If only Maserati could do the cockpit in this quality and half as impressive! Finally, the interior meets the exterior.”

Source: Vilner

March 3, 2016

Chelsea Truck Company Debuts the Jeep Wrangler Black Hawk Edition in Geneva

Kahn Jeep Wrangler CTC Black Hawk Edition Front View Chelsea Truck Company Jeep Wrangler Black Hawk Edition debuts at Kahn’s stand at the Geneva Motor Show alongside the Vengeance. The special edition Jeep was teased with a sketch drawing recently, but it didn’t show the vast beauty that the vehicle has been actually endowed with. As a matter of fact, the styling pack mimics Chelsea Truck Company’s Land Rover Defender Wide Track pack and has many similarities in the design. And here are the details.

The Exterior

Starting off with the exterior color, the Wrangler has been painted in Volcanic Rock. It perfectly complements the aggressive wide wheel arches (that are entirely redesigned), the new grille and bumper assembly. At the front of the vehicle we see the four-slot grille with industrial mesh that is emblematic for the Chelsea Truck Company (CTC). It is flanked by two smoked headlights.

Furthermore, the front is also adorned by vented Iron Man bonnet, Piano Black door handles a fuel filler cap and mirrors, Tron Ring lights and horizontal LED DRLs, while the rear CTC’s iconic spare wheel cover.

A new set of Kahn wheels are always preliminary for tuner’s modifications and they are complemented by painted brake callipers and a quad- cross-hair exhaust system.

The Interior

Kahn Jeep Wrangler CTC Black Hawk Edition Interior

The cabin of this Jeep Wrangler looks even better! The front and rear seats have been wrapped in brick-red quilted and perforated honeycomb leather that is contrasted with gold top stitching. The same material is used for the centre glove box and arm rests, while the absolutely new in-house made steering wheel will offer the driver greater grip and more comfort.

Kahn Jeep Wrangler CTC Black Hawk Edition will be available in petrol and diesel variant, in both right hand and left hand drive. The exterior styling package will be available to purchase soon.

Source: Kahn Design

March 3, 2016

Kahn’s Vengeance Launched in Geneva! Mixes Classic Design with Modern Engineering

Kahn Vengeance Exterior Kahn Vengeance is one of the custom built cars that Kahn Design is debuting this year at the Geneva Motor Show. In fact, the Vengeance has been officially launched there, since we have seen slices of it through the previous months. The coach built two-door coupe, which is based on the Aston Martin DB9 chassis, is a synthesis of modern engineering and classic design.

As a matter of fact, design this car was Afzal Kahn’s lifelong pursuit and inspiration. The Vengeance is actually the car he has always wanted to drive.

Built entirely by hand, the car has unique design inside and out. The front has been entirely remodeled and features new front bumper and wide spaced grille with aggressive appearance. Both elements are framed by widened front wings which merge into the doors.

Kahn Vengeance Interior

The central bulge of the bonnet continues to the roof, which flow outwards to the widened C-pillars and rear wings. The chrome roof halo curves around the large rear window and goes to the redesigned rear. The latter includes new bumper that houses in-house made crosshair exhaust system and rear lighting.

The wheels that Vengeance runs on are lightweight and have one-off retro styling with multi-spoke design and two tome retro finish. The number of spokes increases from sixteen at the front to eighteen at the rear, lending extra visual weight to the rear wings. These unique wheels were fitted with 225-wide tires at the front, and 335-wide ones at the rear.

Kahn Vengeance can be seen at the Geneva Motor Show at company’s stand Nr. 6338.