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Jeep Wrangler comes with a neat exclusive upgrade! Check it out!

2017 Chelsea Truck Company Black Hawk Edition Volcanic Sky Another month is about to begin and there is another Chelsea Truck Design masterpiece that is about to hit the road: a lucky Jeep Wrangler unit was stripped down to vital elements just to rise as a Volcanic Sky Black Hawk Edition. And the best part? This new-old machine incorporates the brutality and aggressiveness of Jeep and at the same time incorporates the fine components implemented by Chelsea Truck Design.

2017 Chelsea Truck Company Black Hawk Edition Volcanic Sky

Available in either three-door and five-door editions, the Black Hawk Edition has a lot to demonstrate. Let’s start with the rugged front bumper that is fitted along with vented Iron Man bonnet, accompanied by Shadow Chrome tinted headlights, LED daytime running lights and Tron Ring auxiliary lights. A good news for all off-road maniacs out there is that this machine is capable of tackling down numerous extreme challenges: geared with 7×17-inch 1941DC wheels and Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx 285x70x17 All Terrain tires, this machine will follow the driver in any kind of off-road journey.

The interior has also received some attention: the design team geared the truck with GTB seats, original rear seats, armrests, central glove box and many more components are exclusively trimmed with Black Matric leather. The finishing touches include heated front seats, vented foot pedals, stainless steel door entry plates and fresh new rubber floor mats.

2017 Chelsea Truck Company Black Hawk Edition Volcanic Sky

We do like this one. What about you?

Source: Chelsea Truck Design

February 28, 2017

A concept with an instinct for adapting: sounds and looks good. For now

2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept PEUGEOT has finally let us taste what the future of mobility would look and feel like. Or, at least, the team would make anything possible to make us believe that they did so. Just revealed in Spain, the PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept caught the eye of audience and critics. And there is a reason for that.

First of all, this thing is beautiful. And super elegant. It features all these styling tweaks that make it look as it is from the future: elegant curves, straight lines and eye-catching proportions. And let’s not forget the large wheels. When we think about it, it became a sort of a trend to use this combination of curves and lines to make vehicles look more futuristic, hasn’t it?

2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept

We also like the way that the doors open and the interior styling concept: pretty much resembling the outside looks, the cabin features nice-looking seats, numerous hi-tech gadgets and these very same highly appealing straight lines. It does make you think about the future.

And as we talk about future cars, we should mention some of the technologies that driver and passengers will be dealing with: there is this new thing called “Internet of Things”. It is a special software that is capable of “learning” about user’s lifestyle and manages to preconfigure some settings, depending on the gained information. Cool.

And what about the drivetrain system?

2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept

Well, what we know so far is that the INSTINCT Concept comes with four selective driving modes: “Drive”, “Drive Boost”, “Drive Relax” and “Autonomous”. And the coolest thing? This learning software is also usable with the driving behavior of the vehicle, meaning that the car will automatically switch to the behavior that the certain driver likes the most.

Source: PEUGEOT

February 27, 2017

Even more stylish and appealing: a Maserati model touched by Carbon Motors magic!

2017 Carbon Motors Maserati Coupe No matter the circumstances, a fine artist remains a fine artist. So does Carbon Motors team: the masterminds from Bulgaria have proved themselves worthy one more time by proudly demonstrating an especially fine-tuned and upgraded Maserati Coupe.

The vehicle itself is a sporty one and feature a V8 Ferrari power unit, F1 gearbox, integrated differential, active suspension with a dedicated sports mode. Sounds cool, doesn’t it?

So, how did Carbon Motors crew contribute?

2017 Carbon Motors Maserati Coupe

First of all, the starting point was a pretty stylish one: “lesser visible additions with bigger importance”. Sounds like a self-respected virtuoso, right? The seats are covered with soft black leather and grey Alcantara. The roof is also dominated by Alcantara, along with light stitching and some orange accents.

Also, racecar enthusiasts will be happy to know that there are numerous carbon-fiber components in the cabin: some could be seen on door handles, central console, inserts and more.

As always, we are impressed with the fine work of Carbon Motors team: not only the incorporation of new elements is neatly done, but it also resembles the style and character of the vehicle itself. Something more, it enhances the whole concept of Maserati vehicles: aggressive, sporty, but at the same time beautiful and elegant.

2017 Carbon Motors Maserati Coupe

Source: Carbon Motors Bulgaria

February 24, 2017

The latest B&B project includes massive power output and dedicated tea table!

2017 B&B Volkswagen T6 B&B Automobiltechnik team has decided to incorporate all of its 3 decades of experience and knowledge into a single vehicle: an upgraded and revised 2.0 BiTDI diesel VW T6 unit. And the result is quite astonishing: the van not only looks super sexy and menacing, but at the same time offers some tremendous amount of power.

What the engineering team decided to do is to offer byers several trim levels. All of these so-called Stages offer different kind of goodies. So, let’s check ‘em out!

2017 B&B Volkswagen T6

The first trim level, aka Stage 1 comes with sweet 240hp and 500Nm. Also available with this pack is the ECU remap and increased turbo boost pressure.

The second trim level includes more hardware changes and upgrades and higher amount of power, compared to Stage 1: 275hp and 56Nm of torque. Sweet, isn’t it? This all means that Stage 2 setup aids the vehicle to reach 0-100km/h (62mph) in about 7.8 seconds. Not bad for this kind of vehicle, right?

Furthermore both versions share the same technical improvements and additions: neat B&B audio sound generator that reduces many of the noises in the cabin. There is also an exclusively fine-tuned sport spring kit that adds more stability and lowers vehicle’s height with a total of 45mm: just enough to ensure low center of gravity and enhanced stability in corners.

2017 B&B Volkswagen T6

B&B also included neat set of brakes: the whole system includes 342mm diameter vented discs. In fact, there are optionally available larger 396mm set, but it also requires larger set of tires: 19- or 20-inch wheels. In fact, as we talk about wheels, B&B team geared the van with B10 light-alloys, wrapped by 275/35R20 tyres. Sweet!

2017 B&B Volkswagen T6

So, do you like it? We most certainly do!

Source: B&B Automobiltechnik

February 23, 2017

2017 i30 Tourer: should we be hyped for this one?

2017 Hyundai i30 Tourer And yet we see another generation of i30 Tourer get shown to the world. This year’s Geneva Motor Show is the chosen stage for Hyundai team to unveil the latest model in the lineup and showcase why it is better than the previous generations. Or, at least, they would try to do so.

So, what should we expect?

This latest i30 machine demonstrates some sexy curves and lines, all along with tons of utility and versatility features: there is this widened boot space of 602 liters that widens up to 1,650, when the seats are folded. Further goodies include advanced safety and connectivity gadgets, along with tons of autonomous systems that would avoid, or in the worst scenario, save the life of the passenger.

2017 Hyundai i30 Tourer

Of course, Hyundai marketing team would try to convince us that this is by far the best car in the segment with the best of the best gadgets. At this point we are a bit skeptical, but we should also say that there are many of these safety features that impress us: the camera sensors, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Driver Attention Alert, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Speed Limit Information Function and more. Sounds good, does not it? Hopefully, it will be at least that good in reality.

The drivetrain system

What we know so far is that the engines for the i30 Tourer will be turbocharged, especially revised to deliver optimal responsiveness and neat efficiency rates. As you think about it, we hear these words over and over again for each new model. However, drivers will be dealing with either two petrol units and one turbo diesel engine. Also, there is this new four-cylinder petrol engine and a sweet three-cylinder T-GDI that would try to serve as all-purpose machine.

Additional features

2017 Hyundai i30 Tourer

This vehicle has been tested on the well-known Nürburgring Nordschleife track, where the rigid body has proved itself worthy: it is built with more than 50% High Strength Steel components and delivers more direct and stabile steering, along with softer and more comfortable ride.

However, we are eager to test this sweetie right away when it is available for purchasing. And we do hope that all these promises by Hyundai appear to be reality.

Source: Hyundai

February 22, 2017

Fostla.de shows a tweaked Mercedes-AMG unit. And it is worth the check out!

2017 Fostla Mercedes-AMG S 63 4Matic There are many places to look for a neat automobile upgrade, or simply a beautiful makeover, but there are some brands and teams that know how stuff is done just right. One of these is the team at Fostla.de, located in Hannover: what makes them special is that the designers and engineers have specialized in the art of knowing just what to do and how to do it.

They prove themselves worthy one more time with the unveiling of the luxurious Mercedes-AMG S 63 4Matic machine: of course, with all the additional features and aspects that make Fostla.de stand out from the crowd.

2017 Fostla Mercedes-AMG S 63 4Matic

The vehicle comes with a V8 bi-turbo power unit that delivers a total of 585hp (430kW) and that neat Mercedes-AMG styling concept that would remain unmistakable even for the next 100 years. However, Fostla.de team has taken a closer look to the drivetrain system and added some magic here and there.

First of all, the S 63 now comes with these massive 740hp (544kW) and 1,200Nm of a total power output. Neat, isn’t it? This enormous power is supported with exclusive exhaust system and revise throttle system. The result? A sprint from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) that ends in mere 3,5 seconds. Sweet.

2017 Fostla Mercedes-AMG S 63 4Matic

Further goodies include fresh 22-inch forged wheels, wrapped by 265/30-22 on the front axle and 305/25-22 on the back axle tires. Also, the engineering team has revised the suspension that now behaves even more confident in corners and offers some more stability.

So, do you like it? Write down in the comment section below!

Source: Fostla.de

February 21, 2017

Sexiness overload: Lexus presents 2018 Lexus LC 500 model details!

2017 Lexus LS 500 Lexus reveals some sweet news for all the brand lovers out there! The new LC 500h full hybrid machine flagship beauty will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show this year! Furthermore, the long anticipated LC luxury coupe will be also presented with fresh new V8 and pure hybrid drivetrain systems.

As far as we know, Lexus team offers wide range of customizable combinations: there are these powerful over 400hp V8 engines that can be mated to the world’s first 10-speed direct-shift automatic gearbox and there’s also a neat 354hp full hybrid system with a V6 engine, all along with Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System for the new LC 500 beauty. Sounds good, does not it?

Of course, these drivetrain changes will be accompanied by neat exterior and interior styling changes that would meet the high requirements of the new-age customers. Or, at least, will try to do so.

So, what should we expect from such an ambitious project?

First of all, the standard equipment features full LED lights, rear parking sensors, Lexus Premium Navigation system, 12-speaker premium audio system, large multimedia display and much more. It both sounds familiar and pleasurable. However, we would like to hear from you what should this car include!

2017 Lexus LS 500

Furthermore, all units from the latest edition will come with neat safety system suite that includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Crash Safety, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Monitor and more.

And for these who are still unsatisfied: Lexus has prepared a special upgrade, named Sport Pack that gears the already hot machines with large 21-inch forged alloys, numerous carbon-fiber components (including carbon-fiber roof), leather and Alcantara upholstery, adjustable power seats and more. Neat!

Stick with us for further information!

Source: Lexus

February 14, 2017

Easiest Ways to Sell Your Car in a Hurry

Looking to sell your car fast and still make a great profit? You are not alone. Whether you are moving to a big city where you don’t need a car, forsaking vehicles for bicycles for the benefit of the environment, or you need a larger vehicle for your family, most people will typically sell at least one car in their lifetime. If you are in a hurry to get your car sold and get fast cash in your pocket, here are the easiest ways to sell your car quickly.

Compare With Other Listings

It goes without saying that selling your car at a lower price will get the car off of your hands quicker. One excellent strategy is to find the value of your car in Kelley Blue Book. Next, you can compare the price you find in Kelley Blue Book to the prices you find in your area. If your competitors are selling your make and model vehicle at a certain price, you can adjust your price accordingly. You may even want to go ten or more percent below the Kelley Blue Book price. Certainly the lower the price the quicker your result—but that is up to your discretion.

Clean Your Car

You may want to sell your car in a hurry, but invest the time to clean it. You will likely have lower offers and less of them if you have a stain on the seats or trash in the back. Take your car to the local carwash and get it detailed inside and out. Strip off your car decals with a razor and Goo-gone, vacuum your car, and deep clean all cup holders. This is an easy way to automatically raise the appeal of your vehicle.

Remain Safe

Do not try to sell so quickly you forget about proper safety. When people want to sell their cars quickly, they can fall into a trap if they do not judge their buyer wisely. You’ve likely heard some of the horror stories offered from Craigslist transactions (including dozens of murders a year). Not only that, but bogus buyers have been reported to pay for cars with laundered money. Here are a few tips to sell your car safely if you use an internet ad:

Meet in Public. Always, no matter what the transaction, meet in public. It is best to meet them in the middle of the day in a busy area. If you are uncomfortable with a stranger knowing where you live, you can meet in a parking lot occupied by large stores such as Target or Wal Mart. Have a friend or family member come with you to add to your safety.
Request their ID. Not only is it illegal to drive without a license, but you will want a record of their personal information should something happen. Some people take a photo of the license and send it to a friend. You do not need to make a show of it—simply taking the time to snap the photo and send it to a friend should be enough.
Have them Pay with a Cashier’s Check. Why not cash or money order? Because cash and money order can easily be fraudulent. You should tell them in advance that you want the name and location of the bank branch from which you will receive your money and the name of the banker you can speak with for any questions. If your buyer suddenly backs out of the deal when they hear this, then you may have dodged a bullet.

Consider a Car Buyer

At the end of the day, companies that buy carsmay be the quickest, safest, and most efficient way to sell your car. You can hardly go wrong with an established business with a proven track record of giving sellers fair deals on their vehicles. If you want a stress-free transaction, try looking for a car buying company in your area.

February 13, 2017

Manliness and power from Bulgaria: Vilner presents Jeep Hunting Unlimited!

2017 Vilner Jeep Wrangler Hunting Unlimited You do know that super cool feeling and excitement that fills you, when you see a muscular, worn and a bit rusty old vehicle, don’t you? To be honest, we also have that fascination with old and yet super expressive machines that tell their stories via the external and internal vintage styling, mixed with the unmistakable signature of time itself. And as it appears, this fascination is also familiar to Vilner team.

2017 Vilner Jeep Wrangler Hunting Unlimited

Team’s latest project involves tons of manliness, vintage romance, smell of leather and a neat 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Key elements in this project are actually two: the rusty exterior styling and the mean and brutal interior shape. The first one, vehicle’s appearance is notable for mainly the interesting body “finish” and the vast 37-inch BFGoodrich Krawler T/A rock climbing tires. The finish itself is actually real rust that was created with a special procedure inside Vilner’s studio and has been kept in this shape with special maintenance kit.

As it comes to interior, we hardly doubt that there are people that would be unimpressed. Men would be fascinated by the forever fashionable old school leather coverage, while girls will be pleased to enjoy high-adrenaline ride and still enjoy the high-quality interior components. These include high-quality brown and orange leather that completely dominates the cabin, tons of Alcantara fills and these neat brass inserts on the gear shift lever, door inserts and roof. This raw styling is completed with leather bags, placed at the rear of the rear seats: as you see, these are not just any bags. Completely resembling this vintage styling, these accessories further enhance the overly-manly experience of the whole project. Enjoy!

2017 Vilner Jeep Wrangler Hunting Unlimited

Source: Vilner

Images source: Vilner

February 9, 2017

Wheels done right: team SCHMIDT showcases its first project for the new year!

2017 SCHMIDT BMW M4 Convertible Back in 1985 Volker SCHMIDT started a kind of cult with the establishment of SCHMIDT Felgan company. Throughout the years, the brand has proved itself worthy with the numerous lucky vehicles that received neat upgrades and changes. Even today SCHMIDT Felgan company is well-known among automobile tuning freaks and they all would gladly tell you that is one of a kind experience to have your car tweaked by the hands of these magicians!

2017 SCHMIDT BMW M4 Convertible

And today we feel lucky and happy to show you brand’s latest creation: a BMW M4 unit with convertible top with tons of changes and tweaks! As you might expect from brand like BMW, the vehicle is super sexy by itself and also delivers some massive power output, mixed with outstanding road behavior. And of course, SHMIDT team did not miss the chance to showcase its dedication to tuning. The Bavarian beauty now proudly showcases large wheels and tires: these are 10,5Jx20 with Michelin sporty tires in 265/30 R20 on the front and 11,5×21 with even more massive 305/25 R21 on the rear axle.

Of course, this is not all: one more noticeable addition is the installment of numerous carbon-fiber body parts. Also, the additional Lowtec springs provide more menacing stance and ensure even more cornering stability. In addition, the exhaust system comes with EG operating permit and carbon pipes. And all this is topped with neat matte vinyl wrapping in Daytona Grey. Sexy, menacing and unique. We definitely like this one!

2017 SCHMIDT BMW M4 Convertible

Source: SCHMIDT Revolution

February 6, 2017

Ford Ranger by MR Car Design: eye-candy and a beast at the same time

2017 MR Car Design Ford Ranger Lifestyle The well-respected professionals at MR Car Design from Erftstadt strikes again! As you may know, these fine gentlemen are a sort of magicians with incredible powers in the field of exclu-sive tuning and refinement of sports and luxury vehicles. And here they are proudly revealing their latest creation: Lifestyle. This is a Ford truck that has undergone some comprehensive tun-ing program and now catches the eye with some incredible features. So, let’s waste no more time and see what this bad boy hides under the sleeves.

2017 MR Car Design Ford Ranger Lifestyle

First of all, this thing is tall: it is with a total of 5 centimeters taller than the original and it also bears some kind of higher-mounted kit. The side bumpers are widened with a total of 7,5 centi-meters and additional 30mm spacer discs are geared to the four axle ends. Also, the team geared the vehicle with neat 9×18-inch wheels, wrapped by 285/60-18 tires. Long story short, this thing is massive. And muscular.

Also, we are pretty sure that Ford fans will be pleasantly surprised by this big guy: MR Car De-sign engineers and stylists have managed to keep these notable and menacing original Ford lines, but at the same time they have also added stylish and clean details. Indeed one of the most notable additions is the aluminum checker plate, covered in matte black. There are also other chrome parts in black vinyl and black. Cool. Definitely cool.

2017 MR Car Design Ford Ranger Lifestyle

Source: MR Car Design

January 24, 2017

Vilner Morphs Into Beauty and Harmony With Mother Nature

2017 Vilner Acura MDX There is something special in the bond between an artist and a client. It is a sort of art that can lead to beautiful results and stunning pictures. Having mastered this art, the magicians of Vilner proudly reveal their latest project: 2010 Acura MDX that is especially reshaped to please even the most demanding. In this case this is a lady from China that adores butterflies and fine art.

In fact, her concept is rather challenging and as beautiful as a butterfly: she showed Viner team members a box with six butterflies and told them about the four life phases that any butterfly must go through. Her desire, though, was to add a new fifth phase that would be incorporated in the vehicle.

2017 Vilner Acura MDX

Confident and mindful as always, Vilner team accepts the challenge and immediately begins work on the project. In fact, this time they decided not to act alone: Mr. Chao, co-founder of Vilner China, considered to be one of the most honorable and respected artists in China, joined forces with the engineers. And the result is rather spectacular.

The main accent are indeed the wings of the butterflies, incorporated in the dashboard and rear doors. Of course, the elegance and beauty are not achieved only with wings and here’s why Vilner team added fine finish, neat color schemes and meticulous attention towards details.

2017 Vilner Acura MDX

Such details can be seen on the steering wheel, door inserts, armrests and the seats themselves. And what has caught our eye is the fine combination between fine black-purple leather and blue-purple Alcanatara that altogether with the contrast stitching add an almost biological and “alive” presence in the cabin.

2017 Vilner Acura MDX

There is also one more super cool feature. The roof. It is created by incorporating fine optical pieces on Alcanatara leather. This is the second time some is doing such a thing. As you might remember, the first time the world saw such a beautiful technique was with a Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicle. This technique usually costs about 13,000 USD. And with the Acura the quality and precisions are exactly the same. So, we recommend you take a good look at this roof, because it is definitely worth it!

2017 Vilner Acura MDX

The exterior styling is also worth mentioning. Acura MDX “Morph” received some neat light blue accents that were created with exclusive technology. The result is matte finish and reminding one about butterflies’ wing dust. Cool, isn’t it?