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2014 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTi – Price £17,635

2014 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTi is now available with pricing starting from £17,635 for the 110HP ecoFLEX model.

The super-smooth and super-quiet new generation engine boasts an impressive 76.3 mpg UK and CO2 emission of just 97 g/km. It also complies with EURO 6 regulations and boasts best-in-class low noise and vibration.

Jerry Ramsdale, organiser of the Fleet World Fleet Show event, commented: “We are delighted with the green emphasis at this year’s Show, which has seen many manufacturers keen to show off their very latest low-carbon offerings, like the new ‘whisper diesel’ Astra from Vauxhall.”

“For those fleet decision makers who want to find out more about the benefits of going green, the Allstar Card Services Eco-driving Hub will help them understand all the factors affecting the size of their future fuel and tax bills, and all the ways of improving them,” , he added.

The 1.6 liter CDTi ECOTEC is also available with 136HP (100 kW) and 320Nm (237 lb-ft) of torque. The combined cycle is just 4.1 liters / 100 km with emissions of just 109 g/km CO2.

This new generation engine and its innovative engine control unit have been entirely developed in-house by a global team of engineers in Turin, Rüsselsheim and the USA.

Source: Opel

March 10, 2014

2013 Scion FR-S – The Coolest New Car Under $25,000

2013 Scion FR-S

2013 Scion FR-S is named “The Coolest Car Under $25k of 2014” by Kelley Blue Book for second year in a row. The annual consumer resource list highlights affordable vehicles for drivers of all lifestyles, each that bring a subjective “cool factor.”

“Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com again captures the full experience and affordability of the Scion FR-S with a top spot on its 10 Coolest New Cars Under $25,000 list”, said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “Drivers and industry experts continue to tell us the FR-S brings together the style, handling and allusive fun factor that’s needed in this segment and on the roads. We’re happy to deliver.”

The FR-S is powered by the same 2.0 liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 203HP (149 kW) and 205Nm (151 lb-ft) of torque, which is not much, but it is just enough, especially mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. There is also an option for 6-speed automatic, if you prefer lazy driving. The power is send to the rear wheels, where a Torsen limited-slip differential takes care about the traction and going into right direction.

Standard equipment includes Display Audio System featuring a 6.1” LCD touchscreen, AM/FM/CD/HD Radio™ technology, hands-free phone capability, music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology and AUX/USB port with iPod® connectivity.

2013 FR-S comes with the Star Safety System that includes Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Brake Assist (BA), an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

The FR-S is covered by a 3-year/36 000-mile limited warranty and a 5-year/60 000-mile powertrain warranty.

The price is $24,200.

Source: Scion

March 10, 2014

2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty and Expedition King Ranch

Ford has unveiled the 2015 King Ranch Line-up including 2015 F-150, F-Series Super Duty and Expedition models.

The special edition models come with two-tone exterior with running boards and a unique chrome grille. There are also LED puddle lights and a remote tailgate. The interior comes with complete leather upholstery specially created for King Ranch models as well as heated and cooled front seats and a heated steering wheel. Other goodies include a Sony premium audio system with HD Radio and special logo.

“King Ranch vehicles are made to kick butt, to get in the brush and dunes and mud holes,” commented Mr. Meinzer

“We tried to present them in the conditions you’d actually see on a ranch.”, he finished.

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Source: Ford

March 10, 2014

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X Package for Europe

Jeep is going to offer a 2014 Wrangler Rubicon X Package Special Edition at the European market.

It is based on the Rubicon trim level and comes with a 7-slot black front grille and a dual-intake Power Dome hood. There are also tinted windows, body-colored spare tire cover, black fuel-filler and a set of 17” black alloy wheels.

The interior boasts black or red leather seats (front are heated), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, silver accents and Mopar’s tread-pattern slush floor mats. Other extras include a 6.5” touchscreen display and a 40GB HDD.

2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X Package is powered by a 2.8 liter turbodiesl – 200HP (149 kW) and 460Nm (339 lb-ft) or a 3.6 liter V6 Pentastar gasoline with 284HP (212 kW) and 347Nm (256 lb-ft) of torque. Both are mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox.

Source: Jeep

March 10, 2014

2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty – 2nd Generation Power Stroke Turbodiesel

Ford will going to install a 2^nd generation 6.7 liter Power Stroke V8 Turbodiesel engine in the 2015 F-Series Super Duty models. The new engine offers best-in-class horsepower, torque and towing capacity.

As we talking about “best-in-class”, this means 440HP (328 kW) and 1,164Nm (860 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 40HP and 81Nm compared to the previous version of the power unit. Thanks to all this power, the F-350’s maximum towing capacity has also been increased to 12 tons (26,500 lbs), while the larger F-450 can tow up to 14.1 tons (31,200 lbs).

Other modifications include a new rear leaf springs, beefier stabilizer bars, upgraded shocks and a stronger steering system. The model also gains larger brakes and a retuned antilock braking system delivering better performance.

“We’re the only manufacturer that develops and builds our own powertrains in this class and when you combine that with a chassis that’s purpose-built for best-in-class power and torque, you can feel the result in the way it drives, especially when towing big loads.” He went on to say “Our chassis people work in unison with our powertrain people to develop more than a great truck, it’s a machine engineered for work”, commented Doug Scott – Ford Truck Group Marketing Manager.

Source: Ford

March 7, 2014

B&B Volkswagen Golf VII R – 420HP and 530Nm

B&B Automobiltechnik has presented their latest project based on the all-new hot hatchback – Volkswagen Golf VII R. It comes with styling and performance upgrades as well. There are three performance packages for the 2.0 liter TFSI engine.

Stage I boosts the engine to 360HP (265 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) – an increase of 60HP and 80Nm. The price is €1,298 and the performance package includes an ECU re-map.

Stage II includes a bigger downpipe as well as a sports catalyst. The price is €3,950 and the result – 385HP (283 kW) and 480Nm (354 lb-ft) – an increase of 85HP and 110Nm.

Stage III comes with a bigger turbocharger and complete sports exhaust system as well as a new induction system. The price is €9,850 and the power is increased to 420HP (309 kW) and 530Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque, which is spectacular result – 210HP / liter displacement.

0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 17.5 seconds. The top speed is over 300 km/h (186 mph).

Other upgrades include an oil-cooling system – €985, a set of performance springs to improve the stance and handling – from €298, a pair of bigger stabilizers – from €498 and a set of big 8.5J x 20” alloy wheels with 235/30 R20 tires along with 4 or 6-piston calipers.

Source: B&B

March 7, 2014

2015 BMW X4 – Sports Activity Coupe for Women

The official revealing of the all-new 2014 BMW X4 matches to International Women’s Day. There is no doubt that the X6 is one of the most muscular and aggressive vehicles currently available on the market and if you match it with a powerful twin-turbo V8 engine, it becomes a real beast, which is certainly not suitable for girls. That’s why, the German manufacturer has created the X4, which turns to be a women’s SAC.

Do not mistake the new X4 with soft and shy car, which you can see on the road. It has a really strong presence thanks to the wide stance and the aggressive front. This SAC is designed for strong and independent women, who want to declare their presence on the road.

The exterior of 2015 BMW X4 boasts a prominent grille flanked by twin headlights and distinctive fog lights. The sloping roofline and the four doors without frames are classic for the sports coupe design. At the rear, we can see L-shaped LED taillights and a big diffuser. The X4 is based on the current X3, but it is 14mm longer and 36mm lower, which means more interior space even for up to five people.

Talking about interior, it is classical for the current BMWs – a semi-driver oriented dashboard with a lot of switches and buttons. The i-Drive console is placed on more intuitive place and features touch function. There is a lot of high quality materials used in the cabin as well as aluminum trim, electroplated accents and gloss black control panel surrounds. There is also a 40:20:40 split rear seat which folds down to expand the luggage compartment to whopping 1,400 liters.

The engine range includes three diesel and three gasoline engines at the beginning. The diesels are a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder with 190 HP (140 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft); a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder with 258 HP (190 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) and a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder with 313 HP (230 kW) and 630 Nm (464 lb-ft). The petrol range includes a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder with 184 HP (135 kW) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft); a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol with 245 HP (180 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) and a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder petrol with 306 HP (225 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft).

In conclusion, the 2015 X4 is a real BMW coming with aggressive exterior, ergonomic interior and powerful engines. It is a perfect choice for those who don’t want a vehicle as big as X6, but they want to be noticed.

Source: BMW

March 7, 2014

BMW M4 Coupe MotoGP Safety Car

BMW has unveiled the 2014 MotoGP Safety Car based on the all-new M4 Coupe. The last season’s MotoGP safety car was an M6 Gran Coupe, but now all eyes are on the M4.

The exterior boasts the tradiotional ///M livery and the typical lettering as well as a light bar. By the way, it look a lot like a real cop car. With the BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car, the German manufacturer is showcasing some of the performance parts available for the sports coupe like front skirt attachments, a rear spoiler as well as a new diffuser. All parts are made exclusively from carbon fiber for maximum lightness and strength.

As a reminder, the engine is a 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 double clutch transmission.

Source: BMW

March 7, 2014

TopCar Porsche 991 Carrera Stinger

TopCar has unveiled their project based on the Porsche 991. The name of the project is Carrera Stinger and it will be released in the USA following its premiere at the Auto Exotica show in Moscow, last summer.

The 991 Cabriolet comes with a new body kit and ADV5.1 SL wheels. The aerodynamics package includes a new front and rear bumpers, front and wing extensions as well as a modified bonnet, additional spoiler and new exhaust pipes. All parts are made from carbon fiber ensuring maximum strength and lightweight.

The styling package is priced from $18,530 and is available for 991 Carrera, the Carrera S, the Carrera 4, the Carrera 4S and the Cabriolet models.

Source: TopCar

March 7, 2014

2014 Geneva Motor Show: Bentley GT Speed Convertible

Bentley is currently exhibiting the the 2014 GT Speed Coupe and Convertible at the 84^th Geneva Motor Show.

“Making its global debut at the Geneva Show, the new Continental GT Speed is the ultimate expression of the modern Bentley grand tourer. This one car effortlessly combines immense, dramatic levels of performance with the exemplary standards of luxury, individuality and refinement our company is renowned for,” said Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors.

The exterior features new front splitter, modified side skirts and a new rear diffuser. There are also tinted head- and taillights, red brake calipers and new “Speed” badging on the front fenders. Other upgrades include more sportier suspension and a set of huge 21” alloy wheels in dark finish.

The interior comes with optional contrast stitching through the diamond quilting of the seats and doors.

The most important – a 6.0 liter W12 with 635HP (467 kW) and 820Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 10HP and 20Nm. 0-100 km/h in around 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph) for the coupe and 327 km/h (203 mph) for the convertible.

Source: Bentley

March 6, 2014

LARTE Design Infiniti QX70

LARTE Design has unveiled their latest project based on Infiniti QX70. The stylish crossover comes with completely new body kit manufacturer from PU RIM. The Russian tuning company has already released tuning packages for QX60 and QX80.

The exterior boasts a new front apron as well as a new grille with matte-black struts.There are also new LED DRLs and large mesh lower grille. The upper grille is also new and has received matte black struts. At the rear, there is a redesigned spoiler, a new apron and solid side trims on the flanks.

Other highlights include vents behind the wheel arches along with wider wings which have increased the car’s width by 50mm. Last, but not least is the set of 22” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires and a matte black look.

The quad sports exhaust system with 101mm black chrome tailpipes manufactured from stainless steel finish the aggressive look.

Source: Larte Design

March 6, 2014

2014 Geneva Motor Show: Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic

Land Rover has introduced the top-of-range Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic at the 84^th Geneva Motor Show. The model comes with a number of upgrades and a nice powerful engine.

The 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol has 285HP (210 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 45 HP and 60Nm over the most powerful model in the range. The power is put on the road through a modified ZF 9-speed automatic transmission offering improved response.

Other highlights include updated steering, suspension featuring recalibrated adaptive dampers, suspension geometry and firmer spring rates.

The interior boasts leather upholstery available in six colors as well as illuminated tread plates, InControl Apps and premium heated and ventilated front seats.

2014 Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic will hit the market in few months.

Source: Land Rover

March 6, 2014

Author: Victor Ivanov