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Aston Martin revives the iconic Golfifinger vehicle with limited edition series

1965 Aston Martin Goldfinger DB5 The iconic Aston Martin DB5 will make a dramatic return, due to a collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions. By following the success of DB4 G.T., there would be revealed a series of 25 Goldfinger DB5 editions that will perfectly resemble the original vehicle from 1964. In fact, the authentication process will extend in order to include functioning systems and components such as revolving number plates that made debut in Goldfinger. All these small details will be co-developed with Oscar-winner Chris Corbould, special effects superviser for James Bond movides.

1965 Aston Martin Goldfinger DB5

As you might well know, this is one of the most recognizable James Bond vehicles. It appears in the third movie, called Goldfiner, alongside Sean Connery as James Bond himself. And since this glorious moment this model has appeared in six more James Bond movies: Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Roylale, Skyfall and Spectre. As it seems, such a vehicle is as recognizable as the main protagonist himself!

Nowardays, thanks to the remarkable Goldfinger DB5 project, there will be a total of 25 authentic machines produced, plus additional three – one for EON, one for Aston Martin and another one for chartity activities. Neat!

1965 Aston Martin Goldfinger DB5

Each Goldfinger DB5 continuation car will be priced 3,50m plus taxes and will be available for order in 2020.

Source: Aston Martin

August 21, 2018

Audi reveals further details about the new RS 5 Sportback machine

2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback 2019 RS 5 Sportback is one of these new guys in the family that are capable of focusing all the attention towards themselves. Coming to markets at the end of 2018, this vehicle will offer impeccable balance between sexy design, functionality and refined driving dynamics. Let’s check out more!

Exterior styling

The body of the new RS 5 Sportback is definitely an aggressive one and comes with numerous changes and additions, along with inspiration from other successful Audi models – for example, the 90 quattro IMSA GTO. RS 5 comes with waved-design shoulder line that enhances the athletic stance and flared box fenders which provide resemblance to the standard Quattro all-wheel drive machine. Also, the whole body is widened with a total of 15mm – such an extension contributes to the overall muscular and dominating stance. Neat!

And as any other premium sports car, the RS 5 Sportback comes with distinctive components. Such are the revised flat and wide Singleframe grille, large RS honeycomb air intakers, matte alu-optic front spoiler with Quattro script, matte alu-optic exterior mirror housing and glossy black side sills.

Interior styling

2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback

As it comes to the cabin and aesthetics, RS 5 Sportback features neat accents and driver-focused technologies. For example, Audi team has included this well-known wing-design wrap-around dashboard with user-friendly controls. There are also sporty seats with RS embossing, flat-bottomed and perforated leather RS sport steering wheel and gearshift, stainless steel pedals and new performance Audi Sport package.

Drivetrain system

2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback

This one is geared with a 2.9-liter TFSI V6 biturbo power unit that delivers a total of 444hp and 443lb-ft of torque, available at a wide rev range between 1,900 to 5,000rpm. This unit allow the vehicle to sprint from 0 to 60mph in mere 3.8 seconds and chase a top speed of 155mph. In fact, the top speed can be further boosted to 174, with the optional Dynamic Plus Package.

Furthermore, this vast power is distributed to all four wheels, thanks to Audi’s signature Quattro technology and is controlled by a sporty eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox with optimized shifting times. Also, the vehicle comes with standard RS sport suspension, which lowers the overall height with 7mm and ensures smooth and confident cornering and stability.

So far so good. With all the announced details, we should say that this one will be a proud and confident Audi family member. What do you think about it?

Source: Audi

August 21, 2018

Ford raises funds for medical research by giving away the iconic Mustang Kona Blue

2019 Ford Mustang Kona Blue Ford team would aid Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation by giving a single unit of the iconic Dark Highland Green Mustang Bullitt Kona Blue to a lucky participant that would drive the exclusive vehicle home. Recently revealed, the vehicle showcases tons of incredible features that altogether merge into a single next-gen machine that would impress even the sceptics.

JDRF Mustang Bullitt features prominent gray wheels that perfectly enhance the Kona Blue exterior. It comes with a large 5.0-liter V8 engine that delivers a total power output of 480hp and chases a top speed of 163mph. And just like the original 1968 Mustang, there’s fastback from the classic thriller “Bullitt” that is also appearing at the Woodward Dream Cruise. What is also notable about the advanced vehicle is that it comes with minimal badging and blacked-out grille and special white cue ball shifter.

2019 Ford Mustang Kona Blue

It is always good to see such collaboration taking place in the world of business – after all, every single party benefits of such event – Ford, Juvenile Diabetes Research, people searching for medical help and society in general – becoming more and more aware of their surroundings, people can make more and more adequate decisions and undertake well-calculated actions.

2019 Ford Mustang Kona Blue

So, how do you like the vehicle and the funding idea? Write down in the comment section below!

Source: Ford

August 20, 2018

MG Motor team reveals details about its latest flagship model

2019-MG-Motor-MG3-910 MG Motor UK, one of UK’s fast growing brands, presents its latest project: a new MG3 vehicle that would replace the current flagship model and would showcase new design, technologies and utility gadgets. And given that there are tons of personalization features, we are eager to find out more about this vehicle.

First of all, the MK3 will be offered in three versions: Explore, Excite and Exclusive. All three trim levels are geared with Bluetooth, large color touchscreen, smartphone incorporation, DAB radio and steering wheel controls. However, Exclusive pack adds a reversing camera with dynamic guidelines. Sweet.

Starting with relatively low price, MG3 would also try to appeal to enthusiasts with sexy design. The whole visual concept has undergone an extensive update and now showcases star-rider grille with neat frames and brand’s notable logo, clean lines and sporty expression. The interior, on the other hand, is practical, spacious and stylish. In fact, new MG3 offers one of the roomiest cabins in the supermini segment with class-leading head and leg room. The revised design has aided designers and engineers to pump up the space to a total of 285 liters of capacity.

So, what do you think about the new guy? We surely believe that this one would be a proud family member and would push the boundaries even further. Enjoy!

Source: MG Motor UK

August 20, 2018

Volkswagen reveals efficient and agile concept vehicle

2018 Volkswagen XL1 Hybrid Concept Let’s talk about a supercar that is, above all, super efficient. Summer visitors of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu can witness Volkswagen’s latest and definitely strangest vehicle – the XL1 Hybrid that offers cutting-edge low emissions, smooth driving experience and advanced technologies. So, let’s delve into Volkswagen’s ideas, shall we?

Presented as a Super Efficiency Vehicle, the XL1 is fitted with both electric motor and a compact 800cc two-cylinder diesel engine, paired to a dual-clutch seven-speed gearbox, delivering power to the rear wheels. As you might well expect, being a super-duper ecologically friendly machine, the XL1 can be driven solely on electric power for about 30 miles with a single charge. However, once the battery power drops below 14%, the diesel motor engages and together the vehicle can make a pretty impressive run of up to 340 miles with a single gallon of diesel. Neat!

2018 Volkswagen XL1 Hybrid Concept

By now you should have noticed the body style. It resembles a Jetta in wheelchair. Frankly said, we are unimpressed by the design work – the vehicle really looks as it would not live without the aid of a lifesaving system. However, Volkswagen team came up with an explanation and sort of an excuse: the body shell is constructed from carbon fiber reinforced polymer, and all component weight a fraction of the steel equivalents. And by installing polycarbonate windows, the XL1 has reached super-low overall weight: 795kg. Although we do understand the intention behind the lightweight construction, we still believe that the design hasn’t reached its prime state and form.

However, we are still eager to see this guy performing. Although not super-impressive performance rates are recorded, we see the results as satisfactory and capable of doing the job just fine – XL1 can speed from 0 to 62mph in 11.9 seconds and chase an electronically limited top speed of 99mph. Not bad for an efficient vehicle, right?

2018 Volkswagen XL1 Hybrid Concept

Named as “car of the future, built today”, XL1 is a result of almost two centuries of hard work – the first concept was revealed back in 2002 and the second seven years later in 2009 and featured tandem seating, while the 2011 version was offered as staggered side-by-side seats. Neat!

2018 Volkswagen XL1 Hybrid Concept

Source: Volkswagen

August 17, 2018

Ford Performance reveals limited run of new Mustang machines

2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Ford Performance reveals details about one of the fastest drag vehicles that the brand has ever produced – a menacing Mustang that is capable of covering quarter of a mile in mere mid-eight-second range. This Mustang Cobra Jet is also a limited-edition vehicle that honors the 50^th anniversary of the original drab beast, revealed in 1968.

Making its debut this weekend at the 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise, the Cobra Jet would try to become the most powerful and quickest Mustang Cobra Jet ever created – and we tend to believe such words. After all, stock rates are pretty impressive – the vehicle can reach 150mph incredibly fast and at the same time the eight-second quarter mile run is pretty menacing achievement.

2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

In terms of drivetrain system, the vehicle is geared with an exclusive 5.2-liter engine that appears to be a revised version of Ford’s popular and successful 5.0-liter V8 that is strengthened and enhanced with a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger. The power is distributed to the wheels through a 9-inch solid rear axle, two-way coil-over stocks with adjustable ride height and low-drag disc brake system from Strange Engineering. There’s also an exclusive four-link rear suspension with antiroll and panhard bars. Neat!

Furthermore, there are additional factory-provided racing performance upgrades such as NHRA-certified safety roll cage, FIA-certified seats and anniversary-badged racing wheels. Available in Race Red and Oxford White, the vehicle also features neat 50^th Anniversary graphics and badging. And if you are interested in buying one, you’d better hurry up – the production is limited to 68 vehicles! Enjoy!

2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

Source: Ford Performance

August 17, 2018

Kahn Design reveals sketches about a project in progress

2018-Kahn-Design-Range-Rover-SVR-Pace-Car-Sketch-910 Project Kahn’s latest work of automobile fashion has been unveiled and what we see is yet another sexy and advanced machine that deserves even more attention. This time the team showcase a sketch of a lucky Range Rover Sport SVR that would undergo some comprehensive tuning program only to show what dedication and hard work can deliver us. So, let’s waste no more time and see what is going on here!

This is a 2018 5.0-liter V8 Supercharged Range Rover SVR machine that would soon meet our world and as it seems, would dominate it. As always, this is a Pace Car project and specialists at Kahn Design seem determined to defend brand’s positions as one of the most prestigious and advanced tuning studio in the world.

What we see on the sketch itself is what-would-become the final result of tuning and upgrading. The Range Rover will benefit from tons of exterior styling enhancements, mainly made of light weight carbon-fiber and premium fabrics. We also can see wider rear wheel arches and front arches with integrated air dams that would also accommodate sexy and exclusive Project Kahn wheels – as you know wheels are the final and crucial component of a complete and well-designed exterior shape.

In terms of interior, we are not fortunate enough see pictures and plans, but however, what we know so far is that designers will upholster new sports seats with quilted and perforated leather in order to allow driver and passengers to tackle down any road challenge in enhanced comfort. It is also highly likely to see new components and ornaments that will mark the exterior changes and of course, will resemble all of them in terms of styling concept and quality.

However, we remain silent and would impatiently await for the final result – once its announced, you will immediately be announced by our personal review!

Source: Kahn Design

August 16, 2018

APR team reveals its latest tuning project!

2019 APR Volkswagen Atlas APR, one of the most prominent Volkswagen and Audi tuners reveals its latest project: a neatly refined and heavily upgraded VW Atlas. By utilizing contemporary hardware and software features, the lucky vehicle delivers tons of power and benefits from exquisite drivetrain system upgrades and changes.

The custom-built Atlas comes with a 2.0-liter TSI engine with AWD system, making it ideal for road- and off-road challenges. And given that the team has managed to add a kick to the stock 235hp and 258Nm and enhance these numbers to 350hp and 350Nm, we are sure that driver and passengers will enjoy pleasurable and dynamic ride every single time.

This notable result was achieved by installing a factory IS38 turbocharger from VW Golf R and APR’s custom ECU upgrade. Further exclusive goodies include Carbon Fiber Intake System, Cast Race DP Exhaust System, Turbo Inlet Pipe, Turbo Muffler Delete and custom catblack exhaust system. In addition, there’s also custom APR 6-piston 350mm Performance Brake upgrade. Neat!

Also, in order to provide clearance for the Toyo Open Country M/T 275/55R20 tires. APR team has installed new bullet suspension that lifts the whole vehicle with additional 1.5 inches. Furthermore, the rear trailering arms were fabricated to complement the lift kit, while APR’s Light-Weight S01 20×9-inch Forged Wheels are enhancing the aggressive exterior presence in spectacular way. And as we talk about exterior design, we should also mention that the vehicle is covered in custom vinyl wrap that was also designed by APR and installed by Digital Precision in Alpharetta, Georgia. Enjoy!

Source: APR

August 15, 2018

Nissan Sentra reveals further surprises for 2019 model year

2019 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo Nisan announces further details for the new 2019 Nissan Sentra, brand’s sexy answer to the demands of 2019 season year. Geared with tons of features and refined drivetrain system, the latest family member has a lot to demonstrate – and we are eager to review it, so let’s waste no more time and see what this bad boy has for us!

As expected, there’s new upgrade package that includes 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, Blind Spot Warning system, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Intelligent Cruise Control, power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature, central room dim lamp and dual illuminated visor mirrors. This is a so-called Special Edition Pack and is present or can be installed to any of the 6 trim levels.

2019 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

In terms of drivetrain system, the 2019 Sentra adopt the efficient and yet agile 124hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, paired to an advanced Xtronic gearbox with fast and yet smooth shifts. For SR Turbo and NISMO trim levels there’s a 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline turbocharged engine that produces a total of 188hp and can be paired to either 6-speed manual or exclusive and fine-tuned Xtronic gearbox.

Furthermore, every vehicle in the lineup features the already mentioned 17-inch 10-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, lower body sill extensions, rear spoiler with integrated LED brake lights, fog lights and chrome exhaust tip finisher. Exclusively for NISMO trim level, engineers have included signature “layered double wing” design treatment in the front, side and rear lower body panels, while the interior features NISMO front seats with logo and additional side bolstering.

2019 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

And as you might well expect, all trim levels offer advanced safety features as Safety Shield Technology, Automatic Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control, Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

2019 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

So, do you like it? We surely do!

Source: Nissan

August 15, 2018

Honda reveals details for the new Civic lineup

2019 Honda Civic And finally we can see what Honda has brought on the table with the latest Civic model. Sedan and Coupe variants are already available for order and we are eager to see what these bad boys have to offer. To start off, we should mention that Sedan and Coupe versions have undergone tons of changes and tweaks in order to deliver us contemporary styling, blended with tons of neat features and engineering wonders. So, let’s check out what these bad boys are all about!

This is the 10^th generation of Civic and the team has marked the anniversary with aggressive design and recognizable stance. The most notable changes are indeed incorporated in the expression and drivetrain system. For 2019 Honda has relied on the sporty aggression: the vehicles are lower and wider, compared to older models and feature new piano black upper fascia wing, revised lower fascia, bumper and low grille, full width front splitter, chrome side pod accents and revised halogen or LED headlights. Basically, every exterior component has undergone through comprehensive changes.

2019 Honda Civic

In terms of drivetrain system, engineers have included optional combinations and choices, based on the trim level. For example, Sport trim comes with a high-revving 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC unit, mated to either a smooth and efficient CVT with G-Shift Control or a good ol’ sporty and aggressive 6-speed manual gearbox.

We should admit that we do like Honda vehicles. And, in fact, we eagerly anticipate for every new model that is announced. And by seeing the latest vehicles hit the roads, we also are dealing with great expectations about the latest family members – after all we have seen incredible Honda vehicles rolled out recently and according to past experience, we do expect nothing but the best from the new Civic lineup.

2019 Honda Civic

How about you?

Source: Honda

August 14, 2018

G-POWER offer comfort and power in a single vehicle. Check it out!

2018 G-POWER Mercedes-AMG E 63 Usually, if not always, car enthusiasts are forced to choose between the comfort of a spacious wagon and the agility of a sportscar. Reason or fun has been the ultimate choice for all fans and automobile buyers and such a question has turned into some kind of fundamental philosophy debate. And although there are still some feasible solutions, there aren’t many manufacturers who can offer both features in a single vehicle.

However, we would like to take a look at the E 63 S from 212 series. The vehicle comes with a massive 585hp and 800Nm twin-turbo V8 engine that also offers ample space for passengers and luggage. Ensuring that all high-speed fans will be satisfied, G-POWER team have geared the vehicle with exclusive hardware optimizations and have modified the power processing with special software system in order to give that neat boost for the overall output.

2018 G-POWER Mercedes-AMG E 63

Furthermore, the engine hardware adjustments include revising both turbochargers in order to make them more powerful, there’s new stainless steel exhaust system added and new stainless steel downpipes. Long story short, all these tweaks and additions contribute to some incredible performance rates – the 0-100km/h sprint ends in mere 3.1 seconds and with this impressive start the vehicle chases a top speed of 340km/h.

And finally, the G-POWER E 63 S AMG features some neat new visuals that mark the internal changes. This includes new set of HURRICANE RR 20-inch forged wheels with five classic double spoke sport high-performance 245/30 ZR20 and 285/25 ZR20 tires. Sweet!

2018 G-POWER Mercedes-AMG E 63

Source: G-POWER

August 14, 2018

Honda includes new technologies in the latest CR-V model. Check ’em out!

2019 Honda HR-V Honda has finally revealed more details about the new 2019 HR-V and by all the information we are given, we should say that this might well be one of the most sophisticated subcompact SUVs to date. Coming with tons of advanced technologies and numerous neat engineering wonders.

The new HR-V comes with elegant exterior design with new glossy dark chrome panes, font bumper with deeper air itake sections, new circular fog lights, projector lenses with revised LED daytime running lights. For the rear, the engineering team has included a dark chrome garnish across the tailgate mirrors and overall tight and sporty rear-end face. This agile expression is topped off with new 17-inch alloy wheels. Neat!

2019 Honda HR-V

In terms of drivetrain system, 2019 Honda HR-V will be offered with the agile and efficient 1.5-liter i-VTEC naturally aspirated petrol unit that generates a total of 130hp and maximum torque of 155Nm. This system allows a 0-100km/h run to end in 10.2 seconds. However, the high speeds are not the focus with this one. The engine and the six-speed manual gearbox ensure smooth and progressive acceleration.

In terms of interior space and equipment, the team has added greater levels of insulating material and features Active Noise Cancellation system for the first time. This system is especially designed to reduce low-frequency noise in the cabin by using two special microphones and then cancelling these frequencies with well-timed reverse phase audio signals via the speakers. Neat!

2019 Honda HR-V

Source: Honda

August 13, 2018

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