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2014 Fiat Punto Young – Price

Fiat has presented the new 2014 Panda and Punto Young. The two new versions are dedicated to customers young, dynamic and attentive to the latest in connectivity and style
Characterized by some distinctive elements both inside and outside.

The exterior of 2014 Fiat Punto Young comes with matte gray mirror covers and some black accents. The Panda Young boasts fluorescent yellow accents, matte gray mirror caps and special badging.

The interior is also slight upgraded – both models come with nice standard equipment including Air Conditioning, special upholstery with yellow contrast stitching. There is also a Clarion premium audio system featuring music stream from a smartphone.

Interior changes are limited but both models are equipped with air conditioning, special upholstery and yellow contrast stitching. The cars also have a Clarion audio system that allows owners to stream music from their smartphone. For safer trip, Punto and Panda Young come with Hill Holder and four airbags.

2014 Fiat Panda Young is priced from € 11,360 and the Punto Young with three doors and 1.2 liter petrol engine – € 12,710.

You can additionally order the Young Style Pack consisting of alloy wheels 15 “black diamond polished with tires 185/65 R15, tinted glass and front fog lamps.

Source: Fiat

April 2, 2014

2015 Cadillac Escalade – US Price

Cadillac is now offering 2015 Escalade with pricing starting from $71,695. The manufacturer has also revealed more details about the range-topping model powered by a huge V8 engine.

2015 Cadillac Escalade comes with completely new design featuring a “Galvano” chrome grille flanked by LED headlights. The model also comes with enormous 20” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. Do not bother for the ride comfort, because Escalade brings it on another level. However, there is a bigger model – the ESV variant comes with extended wheelbase by 355 mm (14”). As you can see on the pictures, it is really huge.

The interior of the new Escalade matches to the exterior. It boasts impressive equipment including heated steering wheel with wood and leather. There is also an American Walnut, Natural Finish Elm or Santos Palisander wood trim. The steering column has power tilt and telescoping function in order to be most convenient for the driver. Other highlights include a three-zone climate control, ambient lighting and fold-flat second- and third-row seats. The front seat are vented and heated, while the 2^nd row comes with heating as standard. Last, but not least are the 12.3” digital instrument cluster, the CUE infotainment system and a push-button ignition.

The top-of-range 2015 Cadillac Escalade is powered by a 6.2 liter V8 with 420HP (313 kW) and 623Nm (460 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. The fuel consumption is at decent level – an EPA-estimated 15 mpg in city and 21 mpg on highway. The four-wheel drive version returns 14 mpg in city.

Source: Cadillac

April 2, 2014

2014 Renault Clio Costume National Limited Edition – Price

Renault has presented another Special Edition of 4^th generation Clio. This time, the French manufacturer has teamed up with Italian fashion house Costume National to create the limited edition car.

2014 Renault Clio Costume National Limited Edition boasts a special 3D leather texture also used for the interior upholstery. There are three paint schemes available – these include Bianco Ghiaccio (white), Grigio Cassiopea (gray) and Nero Etoilé (black). Other exterior upgrades include a unique texture for the wing mirrors, which resembles a new fabric introduced by Costume National. There are also some chrome accents and 16” or 17” alloy wheels available as options.

The interior features a new gear lever covered in laminated calf leather with 3D effect and a similar headliner. Although the upgrades are very few, these make the interior quite more comfortable.

The pricing starts from €15,550 for the Hatchback version with 1.2 liter petrol engine – 75HP. The Estate model powered by a 1.5 liter dCi diesel with 90HP costs €18,300.

Source: Renault

April 2, 2014

ABT Motorsport Centre – A New Home

ABT Sportsline now has got a new home based next to its headquarter in Kempten, Bavaria. The state-of-art motorsport centre is settled on 2,400 m² and a staff of about 50 will now prepare the four Audi RS5 DTM’s for the DTM and develop the FIA Formula E activities.

“Motorsport is our great passion and has been a pillar of our company for decades”, commented CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt.

“With the new complex, we have created the right conditions for our future work. Our team feels good there, enjoys ideal working conditions and has a lot of space to be creative.“, he added.

The all-new centre is really impressive both inside and outside. The exterior boasts chamfered, matt-black steel plates and red, high-gloss aluminium, while the interior is a real motorsport paradise. There are lavish work areas, modern offices, carbon and transmission workshops, a washing shed, modern equipment, a spacious warehouse and a gym. The truck shed next door can house five trailers, which now can be loaded and unloaded in whatever weather conditions may obtain outside. Even the daily DTM pit stop exercises can be done inside.

The construction period was just 10 months and the result is just great!

Source: ABT

April 1, 2014

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Full Details

Mitsubishi has released full details about the 2014 Outlander PHEV, which according to them is a car with an impeccable pedigree. Thanks to years of research and a passion to create a car that can fulfil the promise of a true hybrid, the Outlander PHEV is the best 4×4 SUV PHEV available on the market.

The Outlander PHEV is the most practical vehicle that qualifies for the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant (P-iCG) with five seats, 4WD capability and a very large luggage compartment. The car is kind to the planet emitting just 44 g/km of CO2 which means that there is no Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) payable.

The pricing starts from £28,249 for the entry-level GX3hOutlander PHEV. There are two other Outlander PHEV variants: GX4h priced at £32,899 and GX4hs which is £34,999 (after the grant).

The drivetrain of Outlander PHEV includes a 2.0 liter petrol engine and two electric motors. Both of them has a maximum power of 82HP (60 kW) – each and maximum torques of 137Nm (102 lb-ft) at front and 195Nm (144 lb-ft) at rear axle.

The vehicle’s unique combination of electric motors and a petrol engine give it amazing flexibility in optimising fuel efficiency and environmental performance whilst providing a cruising range of 824 km (512 miles). On electric power only, the Outlander PHEV can travel up to 52 km (32.5 miles). So, the consumption figure for PHEV is 148mpg UK – 1.9 liters / 100 km.

The Outlander PHEV has three drive modes: EV Drive Mode, Series Hybrid Mode and Parallel Hybrid Mode. The super-efficient SUV also comes with regenerative braking.

Storing the drive battery under the floor improves safety by lowering the centre of gravity and reducing roll movement, without affecting SUV functionality.

GX3h Specification:

18” alloy wheels
Cruise control
Dual-zone climate control air conditioning
Privacy glass
Electric folding/heating mirrors with indicators
Leather steering wheel
Steering wheel audio controls
Bluetooth hands-free

On top of the GX3h, the GX4h has:

Sat-nav with HD seven-inch touchscreen
Wide-beam HID headlamps
Heated front seats/power driver’s seat
Reversing camera
Leather seats
DAB radio
Electric sunroof
Power tailgate
Mobile App
Timers to control heating/cooling and charge times

Over the GX4h, the GX4hs has the following items:

Adaptive cruise control
Forward collision mitigation system
Lane departure warning

Source: Mitsubishi

April 1, 2014

2014 BMW M4 DTM – Four New Liveries

BMW has revealed four new liveries for the 2014 M4 DTM Race Car.

The first one is Castrol EDGE M4 DTM, which will be driven by Augusto Farfus.

“I am now entering my third season together with my partner Castrol EDGE. The bright colors have been very lucky for me so far, and I hope I can represent them well again in 2014”, he commented.

The second is Ice-Watch M4 DTM with Marco Wittmann behind the steering wheel.

“Hopefully we will see the Ice-Watch design at the front of the field more regularly this season. That is certainly my goal”, Marco explained.

The third car will have Samsung theme and Maxime Martin will be behind the wheel.

Last but not least is Antonio Felix da Costa with the Red Bull M4 DTM.

“I am delighted to be able to race in Red Bull colours again this year, and that I can still count on their support in the DTM,” said Félix da Costa. “

“Red Bull has been associated with the ultimate success in motorsport for years, and I feel a part of this family. After my initial tests in the BMW M4 DTM, I am confident that I can also be successful for the combination of Red Bull and BMW Motorsport.”, he finished.

Source: BMW

April 1, 2014

MINI Paceman GoalCooper – 2014 FIFA World Cup

MINI has unveiled the Paceman GoalCooper designed to celebrate this years’ biggest global sporting event – 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The special MINI is based on the John Cooper Works Paceman and comes with a distinctive green, yellow and blue exterior recalling the national colors of Brazil. The South American country is hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The football theme continues in the interior, too. There are Brasileiro Green floor mats and floodlights for a “stadium like feel”. The Paceman GoalCooper comes also with a mini table football game and an iPad holder. Last, but not least, the rear seats can be folded down to allow access to a net which is perfect for soccer practice.

There are a lot of football fans, who will buy 2014 MINI Paceman GoalCooper, so if you like it – hurry up!

Source: MINI

April 1, 2014

2014 Citroen C4 Cactus Arsenal Edition

Citroen has unveiled C4 Cactus Arsenal Special Edition, which will be limited to just 11 units. All of them come in red, blue and gold shades to match the Gunners’ iconic crest.

The integrated dashboard console will feature Citroen’s new Geo Organised Away-day Location, Information & Entertainment interface, or G.O.A.L.I.E. The touchscreen system is preloaded with all of Arsenal’s away fixtures, including directions to the matches, a database of pie and mash vendors and a music playlist of rousing football anthems to sing along to.

“We think Mr Wenger and the team will be delighted with this new special edition. As Official Automotive Partner to Arsenal, Citroën is always looking for new ways of celebrating our relationship. With the new fan-focused in-car technology, we think this model is pitch-perfect for the dedicated Arsenal supporter”, said Head of Citroen UK’s Special Projects division, Joseph King.

2014 Citroen C4 Cactus Arsenal Edition will be available to order from showrooms later this year.

Source: Citroen

April 1, 2014

From BMW 1-Series 118d Coupe to 1M CSL with 555HP

How to turn a regular BMW 1-Series 118d Coupe into an extremely fast 1M CSL? Easy! Firstly, you have to dig deep into your pockets for no less than €85,000 and then to give your car for several months to TJ Fahrzeugdesign.

The tuning company will fit the 118d with a 5.0 liter V10 (S85B50) engine taken from E60 M5 and to tune it to 555HP (414 kW). The engine also comes with a 7-speed SMG III gearbox sending the power to the rear wheels. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and 0-200 km/h in less than 12.0 seconds. 0-300 km/h takes 36 seconds and the top speed is over 322 km/h (200 mph).

Other upgrades include a carbon fiber roof as well as front and rear hoods. The 1M CSL rolls 19” alloy wheels and sits on a KW Clubsport coilover suspension Variant 3. The stopping power is granted by brake system from X6 ///M. Other needed components for the suspension are taken from E92 M3.

Last, but not least is the complete sports exhaust system specially created to fit on the 1-Series Coupe powered by a V10.

Source: bimmertoday.de

March 31, 2014

Abu Dhabi BMW 3-Series F30 335i ///M Performance

Abu Dhabi Motors has presented another special BMW for sale. This time a 3-Series F30 335i coming with full ///M Performance kit is on the market.The performance sedan comes with nice Melbourne Red metallic exterior paint job as well as a new front splitter, new front and rear bumpers, a new rear diffuser, mirror caps and side skirts. All parts are made exclusively from carbon fiber. There is also a full ///M Performance exhaust system, a trunk-mounted spoiler and black 20” alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.The ///M Performance kit also boosts the 3.0 liter TwinPower turbo engine to 320HP (239 kW) and 429Nm (317 lb-ft) for the manual and 449Nm (332 lb-ft) for the automatic version. 0-100 km/h is 0.2 seconds faster than stock and 80-120 km/h is improved by 0.5 seconds.

March 31, 2014

Brabus Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG – 400HP and 500Nm

Brabus has presented their latest project based on the ultra-hot hatchback Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. It comes with both styling and performance upgrades.

The exterior features a complete aerodynamics package including new front and rear bumpers, a new diffuser together with a rear wing and Brabus two-tone monoblock alloy wheels. Other upgrades include suspension modifications and big brake system.

The 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is boosted to 400HP (294 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 40HP and 50Nm. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, which is 0.2s quicker than the standard car. The top speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).

The interior features some carbon fiber elements, new leather upholstery and a sports steering wheel.

The German tuning company has already presented the CLA 45 AMG and probably they are planning similar upgrades for the performance crossover – GLA 45 AMG

Source: Brabus

March 31, 2014

2015 BMW M3 and M4 – US Price $62,925 and $65,125

BMW USA has announced the pricing of the 2015 M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe. The sports car are priced from $62,925 and $65,125, respectively, which means that the Sedan is $5,350 more expensive than its predecessor (E90 M3) and the coupe cost just $2,800 more than the previous version (E92 M3).

The manufacturer also offers carbon ceramic brakes for additional $8,150. The Driver Assistance Package is $1,900 and includes side-view camera, autonomous braking, lane departure warning system and blind spot monitoring. BMW is also offering an Executive package for $4,300 packing a rear-view camera, head-up display, heated rear seats, parking sensors, heated steering wheel, keyless entry and satellite radio.

The exclusive options for M4 are the 19” alloy wheels for $1,200 and the Adaptive ///M Suspension for additional $1,000.

As a reminder, the engine is a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed ///M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The new M3 and M4 are able to cover 100 km with just 8.8 liters of fuel in the combined cycle with the manual transmission and 8.3 liter with the DCT.

Source: BMW

March 31, 2014

Author: Victor Ivanov