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2014 Renault Clio Graphite Special Edition – Price €17,100

Renault is now offering a 2014 Clio Graphite Special Edition. It is priced from €17,100 and is available as a hatchback and estate models.

The Graphite Special Edition is based on the Zen trim level. It boasts grey accents, tinted windows and 17” alloy wheels with a grey diamond-effect finish. There is also a gloss black paint on the side moldings, door mirrors and rear skirt.

The interior boasts two-tone fabric seats and grey accents on the steering wheel, gear lever surround and window switches. It also comes with the R-Link infotainment system and a three-month subscription to live services – standard HD Traffic and Coyote applications.

The engine range includes TCe 90, Energy TCe 90, TCe 120 EDC, dCi 75, dCi 90, Energy dCi 90 90g and Energy dCi 90 EDC. The Stop&Start system tops its class in terms of low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Five body colours are available: Glacier White, Platine Grey, Cassiopée Grey, Flamme Red and Pearlescent Black.

Source: Renault

January 7, 2014

2014 Citroen DS3 Pink Special Editions

Citroen has announced a new range of DS3 Special Editions for the start of 2014. DS3 Pink is a fun, fresh and fuchsia take on Citroen’s award-winning supermini. Exclusive to the UK, the eye-catching models are on sale from January 2014, with prices starting from just £15,675.

The exterior boasts a fuchsia pink roof, door mirrors and wheel centre caps. The striking pink theme continues inside the cabin, with a fuchsia dashboard and a colour coded gear lever knob adding a splash of colour to the interior.

DS3 Pink versions are available with Polar White or Perla Nera Black body colours and feature additional specification above and beyond the existing DStyle and DSport equipment levels. There are four engines to choose from across the two trim levels.

The DS3 DStyle Pink packs 16” Ashera Black or White alloy wheels – to match the chosen body colour – as well as a HiFi System upgrade with additional speakers on top of the usual DStyle specification. Meanwhile, the range-topping DSport Pink boasts 17” Bellone Black or White alloys, plus the addition of a ‘City Signature’ pack, which includes automatic headlights and wipers, rear parking sensors, heated and electric folding door mirrors and a front central armrest.

The engine range includes a VTi 120 petrol or an e-HDi 90 Airdream diesel that produces just 95g/km of CO₂. DS3 DSport Pink is powered either by a THP 155 petrol or an impressively efficient e-HDi 115 Airdream diesel engine – both coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

DS3 PINK VERSION	ECONOMY (COMBINED)	CO₂ EMISSIONS	MRR OTR PRICE
VTi 120 manual DStyle Pink	49.6mpg	132g/km	£15,675
e-HDi 90 Airdream manual DStyle Pink	78.5mpg	95g/km	£15,870

THP 155 6-speed manual DSport Pink	48.7mpg	135g/km	£17,800
e-HDi 115 Airdream 6-speed manual DSport Pink	74.4mpg	99g/km	£18,075

The only cost option available for DS3 Pink models is Perla Nera Black paint at £495.

Source: Citroen

January 6, 2014

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Spec – Price €330,820

Rolls-Royce has unveiled Ghost V-Spec which boasts a number of upgrades, including additional power.

2014 Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Spec comes with a set of 21” alloy wheels taken from the Wraith model. There is also a Sapphire Black exterior paint scheme, along with V-Specification rear armrest with black embroidery, black stitching, a different clock, treadplates and unique piping.

The power is coming from a 6.6 liter twin-turbocharged V12 – 601HP (442 kW), which is a power increase of 31HP.

The special model will be exhibited at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March.

Source:home.mobile.de

January 6, 2014

2014 Lotus Elise S Cup R

Lotus has introduced the 2014 Elise S Cup R, which will take its place alongside the Exige V6 Cup and Exige Cup R as well as the mighty Evora GT4. The small sports car is going to race in Birmingham between 9^th and 12^th January.

Lotus owners looking to race their road cars at weekends, or indeed take racing a step further by entering their Lotus to compete around the world through the global Lotus Cup network; or indeed take part in the almighty GT and endurance series with the outstanding Evora GT4 – there is a Lotus to suit.

2014 Lotus Elise S Cup R is powered by a mid-mounted 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine. It also comes with a bespoke aerodynamic body kit and a motorsport-specific map in the engine control module (ECM).

The body kit includes a revised front splitter, barge boards, winglets, rear diffuser, floor extensions and rear wing. The clever manipulation of air-flow creates extra downforce – and combined with adjustable dampers and springs, lap times are reduced by circa 4 seconds on a 3.54km (2.2 mile) lap over the standard Elise S.

Source: Lotus

January 3, 2014

2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo at the Sodegaura Raceway [video]

2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo has hit the Sodegaura Forest Raceway in Japan. The video shows some highlights and sounds of its impressive performance. The lightened GT-R is now faster than ever. It can close a lap around Nurburgring Nordschliefe in just 7 minutes and 8 seconds.

2014 GT-R Nismo is powered by the well-known 3.8 liter V6 (VR38DETT) – 600HP (441 kW) and 650Nm (481 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in less than 3.0 seconds and top speed of around 322 km/h (200 mph) – without limiter.

Other highlights include Bilstein DampTronic dampers, improved aerodynamics, a lot of carbon fiber elements and a massive rear wing adding 100 kg more downforce (at 300 km/h). The Nismo GT-R rolls 255/40 ZRF20 front and 285/35 ZRF20 rear Dunlop tires.

The color range include: Brilliant White Pearl, Meteor Flake Pearl Black, Ultimate Metallic Silver, Vibrant Red, and an exclusive for this model Dark Matte Grey.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw4VpJXn41c

Source: Nissan

January 3, 2014

2014 Subaru Levorg [video]

Subaru has published a video on Youtube with first impressions of the 2014 Levorg. The model is expected to hit the Japanese market tomorrow. The pricing starts from ¥2,667,600.

2014 Subaru Levorg is described as a “real sports tourer”. The production model is practically identical to the concept, which was presented at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

The engine range includes a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol with 170HP (125 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque and a 2.0 liter turbocharged with 300HP (221 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. Both are mated to a CVT (continuously variable transmission) sending the power to an all-wheel drive system.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVjkgeqxGH8

Source: Subaru

January 3, 2014

2014 Volkswagen Passat Executive Style – Price £23,895

Volkswagen is now offering two new trim levels for the new 2014 Passat: Executive and Executive Style. 2014 Volkswagen Passat Executive Style is priced from £23,895 and comes with impressive standard equipment.

Executive trim level comes with 17” Michigan’ alloy wheels (a full-size alloy spare is also included), exterior chrome trim, along with matt black roof rails on the Estate. The interior boasts standard DAB radio, MDI multi-device interface with USB and iPhone cables and Bluetooth connectivity are added to with Volkswagen’s RNS 315 touchscreen SAT NAV system. The leather-trimmed multifunction wheel and gear lever are enhanced by Vienna leather upholstery, including heated front seats, and electric adjustment for the driver’s seat.

There is standard 2Zone climate control, automatic lights and wipers as well as auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror. Cruise control is also fitted, along with front and rear parking sensors, with both audible output and optical display.

The Executive Style builds on the Executive, but as the name suggests, it comes with a more distinctive look. Hunkered down on 15 mm lower sports suspension, the Executive Style comes with 18” ‘Kansas’ alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, front fog lights, and tinted rear glass.

Both trim level are now available to order.

Trim level	Engine derivative	CO₂, g/km	MPG (comb)	Price, £ RRP OTR
Passat saloon
S	1.4 TSI 122 PS 6spd man	138	47.9	20,235.00
S	1.4 TSI 122 PS 7spd DSG	138	47.1	21,750.00
S	1.6 TDI 105 PS 6spd man	114	65.7	21,000.00
S	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd man	119	61.4	22,290.00
S	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd DSG	135	54.3	23,920.00
BlueMotion	1.6 TDI 105 PS 6spd man	109	68.9	21,270.00
Executive	1.4 TSI 160 PS 6spd man	144	45.6	22,900.00
Executive	1.4 TSI 160 PS 7spd DSG	142	46.3	24,400.00
Executive	1.6 TDI 105 PS 6spd man	114	65.7	22,545.00
Executive	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd man	119	61.4	23,660.00
Executive	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd DSG	135	54.3	25,400.00
Executive	2.0 TDI 177 PS 6spd man	120	61.4	25,010.00
Executive	2.0 TDI 177 PS 6spd DSG	136	54.3	26,750.00
Executive Style	1.4 TSI 160 PS 6spd man	144	45.6	23,895.00
Executive Style	1.4 TSI 160 PS 7spd DSG	142	46.3	25,395.00
Executive Style	1.6 TDI 105 PS 6spd man	114	65.7	23,540.00
Executive Style	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd man	119	61.4	24,655.00
Executive Style	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd DSG	135	54.3	26,395.00
Executive Style	2.0 TDI 177 PS 6spd man	120	61.4	26,005.00
Executive Style	2.0 TDI 177 PS 6spd DSG	136	54.3	27,745.00

Passat Estate
S	1.4 TSI 122 PS 6spd man	142	46.3	21,585.00
S	1.4 TSI 122 PS 7spd DSG	140	46.3	23,165.00
S	1.6 TDI 105 PS 6spd man	116	64.2	22,355.00
S	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd man	120	61.4	23,705.00
S	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd DSG	135	54.3	25,335.00
BlueMotion	1.6 TDI 105 PS 6spd man	113	65.7	22,625.00
Executive	1.4 TSI 160 PS 6spd man	144	45.6	24,310.00
Executive	1.4 TSI 160 PS 7spd DSG	144	45.6	25,810.00
Executive	1.6 TDI 105 PS 6spd man	116	64.2	23,955.00
Executive	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd man	120	61.4	25,070.00
Executive	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd DSG	135	54.3	26,810.00
Executive	2.0 TDI 177 PS 6spd man	123	60.1	26,420.00
Executive	2.0 TDI 177 PS 6spd DSG	136	54.3	28,160.00
Executive Style	1.4 TSI 160 PS 6spd man	144	45.6	25,305.00
Executive Style	1.4 TSI 160 PS 7spd DSG	144	45.6	26,805.00
Executive Style	1.6 TDI 105 PS 6spd man	116	64.2	24,950.00
Executive Style	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd man	120	61.4	26,065.00
Executive Style	2.0 TDI 140 PS 6spd DSG	135	54.3	27,805.00
Executive Style	2.0 TDI 177 PS 6spd man	123	60.1	27,415.00
Executive Style	2.0 TDI 177 PS 6spd DSG	136	54.3	29,155.00

Source: Volkswagen

January 2, 2014

Second Hand LaFerrari – Price €2,380,000

SEMCO GmbH now offers a second hand Ferrari LaFerrari Special Limited for whopping €2.38 million. Despite the manufacturer has set a starting price of the hyper car of €1.3 million, this model is nearly twice more expensive, because it is number 1 from 499.

However, the car is practically brand new, because it has covered only 200 km (125 miles). Of course, it is finished in red and has a lot of exposed carbon fiber elements.

2013 Ferrari LaFerrari is powered by a 6.3 liter V12 with 800HP (588 kW) at 9,250RPM and 700Nm (519 lb-ft) at 6,750RPM. With the help of HY-KERS, the overall power is whopping 963HP and over 900Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h in under 3.0 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7.0 seconds and 0-300 in breath-taking 15.0 seconds.

A lap time at Fiorano of under 1’20” – 5 seconds faster than the Enzo and over 3 seconds faster than the F12berlinetta.

Source: mobile.de

January 2, 2014

2014 Peugeot 308 UK – Price £14,495

2014 Peugeot 308 UK is now available to order with pricing starting from £14,495 – Access trim level, Active is priced from £17,195, Allure costs £18,645 and the top-of-range Feline is £20,995.

The New 308 is a Peugeot like no other and at its heart is the innovative Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2). The car is the first new Peugeot to benefit from this advanced architecture, which has incorporated 116 patented technologies. The new 308 is up to 140kg lighter compared to the predecessor model.

One of the features which makes the New 308 so desirable is its premium ‘i-Cockpit’ interior. Driver-focused like nothing else in the segment, and with a notably uncluttered dashboard, it offers one of the most technically advanced touch-screen infotainment systems on any new car. With a large 9.7” screen size, this intuitive interface allows the user to control everything from the climate control to the audio system.

“The New 308 is a significant leap forward for Peugeot. It’s high on style and quality and provides a truly rewarding driving experience, all at a value-for-money price. We’re confident it will be a big hit with UK customers.”, finished Peugeot M.D. Tim Zimmerman.

Source: Peugeot

January 2, 2014

2014 Volvo V60 Sportswagon – US Price $35,300

Volvo has announced the pricing of the 2014 V60 Sportswagon for the US. It is set to hit the market in the beginning of this year with pricing starting from $35,300.

The standard equipment includes Shimmer Graphite trim, textile upholstery and a premium audio system including Bluetooth/USB/iPod connectivity. There are also power front seats, a moon-roof and a dual-zone air-conditioning system.

The engine range includes a 2.0 liter T5 Drive-E four-cylinder – 240HP (179 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque; a 2.5 liter T5 five-cylinder – 250HP (186 kW) and 360 Nm (266 lb-ft) and the top-of-range 3.0 liter T6 six-cylinder – 325HP (242 kW) and 480Nm (354 lb-ft).

The Drive-E engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the T5 and T6 engines are paired to a 6-speed automatic gearbox and an AWD (all-wheel drive) system.

Source: Volvo

January 2, 2014

DMC Lamborghini Aventador LP988 Edizione GT [teaser]

DMC has released several teaser images of their latest project – Lamborghini Aventador LP988 Edizione GT.

The exterior boasts a carbon fiber front splitter, carbon fiber canards and a carbon fiber rear wing. There are also new side skirts, a huge rear diffuser and a new exhaust system delivering more power and reducing the weight.

Nothing is mentioned about the performance, but LP988 speaks only one – 988HP from the mighty 6.5 liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, which originally produces 700HP (515 kW) and 690Nm (507 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). With the all additional power of almost 300HP, the Aventador LP988 Edizione GT will accelerate to 100 km/h in around 2.5 seconds and will hit speeds of more than 380 km/h (236 mph).

Stay tuned!

Source: DMC

December 30, 2013

2015 Cadillac Escalade – Full Details

Cadillac has unveiled full details about the new 2015 Escalade. The enormous SUV can be ordered in three trim levels – Standard, Luxury and Premium. It is scheduled to hit the market during the spring of 2014.

The standard equipment include LED headlights, an electric tailgate and 20” aluminum wheels. There is also a rear view camera, park assist, Magnetic Ride Control and an adaptive remote starting system.

The interior boasts leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Other highlights include a digital instrument cluster, a CUE infotainment system and a Bose premium audio system.

Since the standard equipment is extremely rich, the Luxury and Premium can’t add much. Still, the Luxury trim level offers IntelliBeam headlights, a sunroof and 22” alloy wheels. There is also a color heads-up display, power fold-and-tumble second row seats and a Driver Awareness Package that includes a Sefaty Alert Seat, a Lane Departure Warning system and Forward Collision Alert.

The Premium trim level adds illuminated exterior door handles, a rear seat entertainment system and a Driver Assist Package with Automatic Collision Preparation, Automatic Braking and Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control.

There is only one engine in the range for now – a 6.2 liter V8 – 420HP (313 kW) and 623Nm (460 lb-ft) of torque. IT is connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system is available as an option.

Source: Cadillac

December 30, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov