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2016 Chevrolet Malibu: With Great Weight Comes Great Performance

2016 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan was put on a special test and training program in order to become even more efficient, powerful and more comfortable. And the team behind the project achieved some interesting results. Now, the 2016 Malibu vehicle is lighter with about 136 kg (300 pounds) and achieves some excellent purity: only 48 mpg in city and about 37 mpg on the highway, thanks to the redesigned 1.5-liter turbo engine. And of course, the lighter weight means improved ride and handling. So, let’s see what the Chevy team has achieved.

The five most noteworthy achievements in 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

1. Stronger body construction

The 2016 Malibu’s greatly reduced weight means that the engineers used only light, but high-strength steel, that ensures thinner, but extremely well-built components, that improve the handling and the overall safety of the vehicle. Furthermore, the stronger body construction means and one more thing. The suspension system can be fine-tuned even more precisely, which means even smoother and comfortable ride.

2. Wonderful use of aluminum

Light and extremely strong, the use of aluminum components in the 2016 Malibu machine is one of the main reasons of the great weight reduction. The overall reduction, thanks only to the aluminum components reduced the car’s weight with 3 kg, which is quite impressive. Furthermore, aluminum components in the suspension system improve the handling and the overall responsiveness of the Malibu.

3. Streamlined instrument panel and light power accessories

For example, the redesigned window regulators save up to 4.2 pounds, while additional 2.2 pounds are reduced by the complex order inside the instrument panel. But complexity also means more integrated parts and components, which bring additional features for no additional weight or energy cost. In fact, even the center console was greatly improved and now it weights with 1.75 pounds less.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

4. Lighter seats and other soft materials

Chevrolet 2016 Malibu now comes with special leather seats, that save up to 40 pounds of the overall vehicle weight. Furthermore, there were a total of 2.6 pounds reduced by redesigning the trunk and the changed interior carpet. It is interesting how Chevrolet team manages to reduce the weight in such interesting ways.

5. Lighter engine components

And the last, but not least, the powerplant. The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu now offers customers a special 1.5-liter turbo engine, that is 86 pounds lighter than its predecessor, the standard 2.5-liter engine. And along with the wonderful features, that a lightweight engine brings, one is especially important: the lightweight system bring better front-to-rear weight balance, which contributes the vehicle’s wonderful responsiveness.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

With great weight improvements the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2015. Furthermore, the vehicle will be offered in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. Furthermore there is also a special Hybrid model, that will demonstrate some stunning performance and efficiency features.

Source: Chevrolet

June 18, 2015

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Enters Baja Portalegre 500

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is going to enter the Baja Portalegre 500 cross-country rally. The competition will take place at the Portalegre municipality in the eastern part of Portugal between 22nd and 24th of October this year. Outlander PHEV is the only twin-motor 4WD in production today, and this signifies a special step forward for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.

The Japanese company has developed for the event a special version of the Outlander PHEV, which will be driven by Mr. Hiroshi Masuoka. He is the person who won the Dakar Rally twice back in 2002 and 2003. Mr. Masuoka will be also team’s captain.

In the team will take part Mr. Yasuo Tanaka. He is an engineering expert from the EV Component Research Department within MMC’s Development Engineering Office. He will be also supported by four engineers from his department.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV rally car is based on the production model but features various modifications, required for the competition. As a matter of fact, MMC has entered the vehicle in order to display the development of EV and 4WD technologies.

Outlander PHEV utilizes production model’s drive battery that is in the core of a plug-in hybrid vehicle. However, some modifications to its structure have been made in order to realize greater capacity and output.

There is also a modification in the control system which governs the motors and now delivers more horsepower. Furthermore, the generator and engine have been modified to boost power output and overall system performance.

In terms of the body, the vehicle has been fitted with a roll cage and other safety equipment features. For instance, the off-road performance is now better and the driver can benefit entirely from the upgraded PHEV system. Other changes include a higher ground clearance and longer suspension stroke as well as larger diameter rally tires.

Mitsubishi hopes that the applied changes will improve Outlander PHEV’s performance limits so that it can perform exceptionally in the rally. Under the punishing conditions of the competition, Mitsubishi will gather valuable data so that it can be used in the future development of production cars.

Source: Mitsubishi

June 18, 2015

Bentley Flying Spur Beluga Offers Striking Styling and Features

Bentley Flying Spur Beluga looks athletic and confident. It is the new specification level that the company has just introduced for the Flying Spur V8 model range. The luxury four-door sedan comes with striking exterior and interior styling cues that boost its visual appeal and charm. Some of its distinctive features are the 20-inch alloy wheels, gloss black radiator and cabin styling highlights.

Exterior

The exterior of the car is contemporary and undoubtedly more athletic than its siblings in the Flying Spur range. The purposeful visual appeal of the Beluga is emphasized via exclusive 20-inch Black and Bright machined alloys fitted with low profile tires.

In addition, this is further strengthened via the gloss black radiator matrix and a body-colored lower grille bar. In other words Bentley Flying Spur Beluga is a specification, which is the perfect example of enhancement for a modern performance saloon and craft and comfort.

There is also the option to specify the popular Mulliner Driving Specification, in combination with the Beluga specification. In this case, the car will be fitted with striking 21-inch six-spoke ‘Extrovert’ wheels.

Interior

The cabin of the Flying Spur Beluga has been entirely created by hand. The interior is filled with extremely luxurious features like swathes of piano black veneer and knurled gear shift paddles. Contrast stitching has been applied to the luxurious seats and steering wheel as well as deep pile floor mats and boot carpet. There is also an onboard WiFi featured in the specification.

The interior of the Bentley Flying Spur Beluga with Mulliner Driving Specification features diamond quilted hides, a knurled gear lever, drilled alloy pedals and an indented hide headlining.

Engine

Just as any other Flying Spur in Bentley’s range, the Beluga comes powered by the 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine. The unit produces 500 hp and can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. The 0-62 mph is measured at 5.2 seconds. At the same time the car offers a single-tank range of 500 miles.

Designed for comfort and refinement, the Flying Spur has benefitted from a suite of upgrades and enhancements for 2015. The exquisite cabin gains modern and tactile new features (as well as onboard WiFi) to maintain Bentley’s reputation for interior style and usability.

Bentley Flying Spur Beluga is currently available to order. First deliveries are expected in the autumn.

Source: Bentley

June 18, 2015

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC in Details and Abundant Photoshoot [VIDEO]

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC has been finally revealed! After a lot of teasers and renderings, the SUV is now here and it is absolutely stunning. The vehicle has been based on the recently announced GLC Coupe Concept and we are happy to see the big resemblance between both, because as we told you the GLC definitely deserved a place in Mercedes-Benz line-up.

The SUV looks fantastic as you can see from the pictures in our gallery below. It is obvious that the car has combined the ultimate in driving comfort mixed with a sporty touch. As a purely-bred Mercedes-Benz it impresses with its powerful presence and appeals to the eye with the exceptional exterior and interior design as well as abundant equipment.

A lot of standard safety features are fitted in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC as well as assistance systems that will make happy any driver. Outstanding energy efficiency and 19% lower fuel consumption is something the SUV can also stand proud about. Features like Air Body Control and Dynamic Select transmission as well as 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive are also standard. They enhance the ride comfort as well as vehicle’s sporty agility.

Exterior

The exterior of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC follows the design idiom demonstrated via the GLC Coupe concept shown this spring. As a matter of fact, this design approach will be used as a standard for future SUV families.

Aesthetics here are favored over the classic off-road look. The exterior is dynamic and exudes powerful presence. The clear design lines of the surfaces only represent a departure from its predecessor – the G-Class. SUV’s off-road capabilities remain as outstanding as ever.

At the front we still see the short, succinct overhang and the three-dimensional radiator grille with a twin louvre and centrally positioned brand star. As an option, Mercedes is offering LED High Performance headlamps.

Furthermore, there are three variants of the bumpers which include integrated underguard come in three variants: a base version, one optimized for off-road use with a larger angle of approach & departure, as well as sportier AMG variant.

The rear is characterized by muscular shoulders, split LED rear lamps and the three bumper variants are available here as well. All the antennae have been integrated into the exterior mirrors and the roof spoiler, thus making it possible to do away with the fin.

Interior

Mercedes has been always used as a synonym for luxury. Here this approach hasn’t been changed. The cabin of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC has been given a high-luxurious treatment with the help of only high-end materials and hand-crafted character. There have been used nappa leather, open-pore wood and a lot of mind-blowing detailing.

The space inside has been also enlarged so that the occupants have better feeling of comfort. In addition, the optional large-area panoramic glass roof enhances the light and airy feel inside.

The main focus inside has been the dashboard and the centre console. As you can see they feature flowing lines and a huge one-piece console panel. There is also a touchpad in the handrest over the rotary pushbutton which is positioned in the centre console. All of its functions are intuitively and simply operated with a touch of a finger.

The centrally positioned media display has been integrated above the centre console. The interior of the 2016 GLC also features round air outlets with metallic “cool touch” effect.

Drivetrain & Efficiency

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC is now more efficient than ever. This is because the company has applied an extensive package of measures to enhance the GLC’s energy efficiency and performance substantially. The drive systems for instance have been modified. Other major factors contributing for the enhance fuel consumption are the outstanding aerodynamics of the car and the intelligent lightweight design.

Precisely, when compared to the previous generation, the new diesel and petrol models have significant reductions of up to 19 per cent in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. At the same time, they show improved performance with the same power output.

Here you can read the specifics:

	GLC 220 d 4MATIC	GLC 250 d 4MATIC	GLC 250 4MATIC
Output (horsepower)	170	204	211
Torque (Nm)	400	500	350
Fuel consumption (mpg)	56	56	43
∆ Consumption %	-19	-19	-12
CO2 g/km	129 – 143	129 – 143	152 – 166
∆ CO2 g/km %	-19	-19	-12
0-62 mph	8.3	7.6	7.3
Vmax (km/h)	130	138	138

There is no information on 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC’s market release up to date. Stay tuned and check out the exceptional photoshoot Mercedes did for it.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Mercedes-Benz

June 18, 2015

2016 Peugeot 308 GTi Unleashed! To Debut at Goodwood [Detailed Review]

2016 Peugeot 308 GTi has been finally revealed prior to its official premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The best news about it is that it will be available in the new model year in two variants, with 250hp and 270hp 1.6-litre THP S&S petrol engines. Both have been developed by PEUGEOT SPORT. The 308 GTi models can also show-off with capable chassis and Torsen limited-slip differential, which has been fitted only in the 270hp model.

The exterior stands out with two-tone paint scheme and clean lines, and of course the application of company’s modern design language. On the inside, Peugeot has applied i-Cockpit cabin with sports characteristics and a lot of cool detailing.

The powerplant is also the most efficient in its sector and has CO2 emissions of 139g/km. The fuel efficiency has been rated at 47.1mpg.

Exterior

PEUGEOT SPORT decided to make the 308 GTi a car infused with motor sports characteristics. Boasting exclusive styling front and rear, the cars are 11 millimetres closer to the ground when compared to the previous generation. At the front the engineers decided to install full LED headlamps, at the both sides of the black radiator grille with a horizontal chequered pattern and gloss-black finishing.

We also notice the same approach on the air intake, which has been surrounded by sequential LED indicators and a red detail strip. Chrome has been used on Ultimate Red cars. Below the bumper, there are two aero front spoilers.

The sides of the cars have been redesigned significantly and now feature aggressive door sills. On the other hand, at the rear there is a gloss-black section housing the twin exhaust pipes.

The ‘Coupe Franche’ exterior color finish is an exclusive two-tone design that has been specifically created for the GTi 270 version. It features ‘Ultimate Red’ colour contrasted with Nera Black. The 308 GTi is also available in the new Ultimate Red, Pearlescent White, Magnetic Blue, Nera Black, Cumulus Grey as well as the non-metallic Hurricane Grey.

Wheels & Tires

GTi 250 runs on ‘Diamant’ alloys shod with 225/40 R18 92W Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tires. The GTi 270 version is fitted with 19-inch ‘Carbone’ light-weight alloy wheels coupled with a little bit larger tires, Michelin Super Sport 235/35 R19 91Y tires. Behind them we see solid red four-piston calipers and PEUGEOT SPORT signature.

Interior

Inside, the 2016 Peugeot 308 GTi is in perfect harmony with the performance-oriented exterior. The black upholstery has been contrasted via red stitching. It can be also seen on the door panels, gear lever and floor mats. The door sill have been finished in aluminium and carry the GTi and PEUGEOT SPORT logo. Aluminium has been also used on the pedals, foot rest and gear knob.

GTi 270 is has been specifically fitted with ‘bucket’ seats by PEUGEOT SPORT. They feature Alcantara upholstery and are also contrasted via red stitching. The steering wheel is compact, wrapped in full-grain leather and carrying the GTi logo at the bottom and a red centring mark at the top.

Peugeot’s i-Cockpit has been also applied. It features centrally-mounted, driver-facing touch-screen with great functionality, Redline theme and user-friendly approach. As an option, Peugeot has also developed a special Driver Sport Pack. Thanks to it, with just a press on the Sport button on the centre console, the display changes from white to red. It also shows additional information on the central read-out like power and torque.

Drivetrain & Braking Technology

Under the hood of the new 2016 Peugeot 308 GTi is the specifically developed by PEUGEOT SPORT 1.6-litre THP S&S engine. It comes in two variants, with outputs of 250hp (182kW) and 270hp (200kW). Both engines develop high torque of 330Nm (244 lb-ft) at just 1,900rpm and feature manual six-speed manual transmission. Both are also completely Euro 6-compliant and feature standard Stop&Start technology. This results in fantastic efficiency of 47.1mpg and CO2 emissions of just 139g/km.

The 308 GTi with 270hp can reach 62mph (100 km/h) in just 6.0 seconds, compared to 6.2 seconds for the 308 GTi 250. The top speed in both is electronically limited to 155mph.

When it comes to braking, the GTi 270 version features race-developed 380mm ventilated carbon discs in the front and the rear discs with a diameter of 268mm. Exclusive to the GTi 270 version is a the new Torsen limited-slip differential that has been incorporated into the transmission to enhance cornering traction.

Pricing

Both 2016 Peugeot 308 GTis have a starting price of £26,555 and they will be available to order soon, after they make a debut at this year’s Goodwood Moving Motor Show and Festival of Speed, over 25th – 28th June.

Source: Peugeot

June 18, 2015

Smart Fortwo and Forfour with Extended Twinamic Range

Smart fortwo side view Following its brothers,the Smart Fortwo wtih 90 hp (66 kW) and the 71hp (52kW) Forfour now also come with a special fully automatic tiwnamic dual clutch transmission. What this means is now both models come with incredible gamma of engines and transmission systems: a total of nine engine/gearbox combinations. Furthermore, the redesigned models will be on the market at the end of July this year.

And along with the technical tweaks, the Smarts received and detailed modification to the interior: the equipment now comes with exclusive black-gray color gamma.

Smart Fortwo new engine

As you may know, the benefits of twinamic transmission system are numerous. First of all, the shifts now are smoother and easier to perform and do not interrupt the tractive power. Unlike the micro car segment, the dual clutch gearbox system bring everything good from automatic and manual systems: the convenience of the automatic gearbox in city traffic and the sporty performance in highway sprints. Furthermore, there is an optional Sports package, that brings even better performance with the special shift paddles on the steering wheel.

And here are some more details about the tweaked Smart cuties:

fortwo 66 kW	forfour 52 kW
Number of cylinders/arrangement	3/R	3/R
Displacement (cc)	898	999
Rated output (kW/hp)	66/90	52/71
at rpm	6200	6000
Rated torque (Nm)	135	91
at rpm	2500	2850
Combined consumption from (l/100 km)	4.1	4.2
Combined CO2 emissions from (g/km)	96	96
Efficiency class	B	B
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)	11.3	16.9
Maximum speed (km/h)	155	151
Price (in euros)	from 13,065	from 12,980

Source: Smart

June 17, 2015

2016 Buick Cascada Will Demonstrate Some Bold Style and Safety Features

2016 Buick Cascada convertible will be offered early the next year with numerous add-ons, that altogether bring a refined and stylish appearance, wonderful performance and versatility and of course, exceptional pleasure of driving.

What is different, is that the whole body construction now allows the top, the folding mechanism and the roll bar will be stowed below car’s “belt line” and under the hard cover, which will bring a smooth and stylish profile. This configuration also brings some more cargo space: 22.4-inch by 12.6-inch (320 mm by 570 mm) pass-through from the trunk to the passenger compartment. We all love the extra cargo volume, dont’we? Furthermore, when the 50/50-spit rear seat is folded, some long items, for example a snowboard, can be easily stowed inside. Handy.

And there are more examples of engineer wonders. For example, the roll bar system enables the rear-seat cargo pass-through and when it is deployed, the roll bars extend with about 14 inches to match the height of the windshield.

In fact, the whole reinforced body of the Cascada supports the roll bar system and brings some comfortable and pleasurable drive. Some more of the included elements are:

A-pillars featuring press-hardened steel in the inner structures and reinforced with high-strength, hot-rolled and cold-bent tubes within the pillars
Reinforced rocker panels with increased cross section
Underbody reinforcements including X-braces, V-braces and additional brackets
A reinforced “torsion box” bulkhead behind the rear seats that incorporates the pop-up roll bars

Source: Buick

June 17, 2015

Holden Colorado Z71 Comes With a Promise to Be the Top Model For The Colorado Lineup

Holden Colorado Z71 is almost here. This model is expected to be the top of the Colorado lineup and it will be on sale at the beginning of July. we all know, that Holden has done some wonderful job lately and released some really successful models, so we we expect, that the Z71 will be a really interesting vehicle. So, let’s check out what awaits us in July.

Exterior

Holden Colorado Z71 is based on the MY16 Colorado LTZ 4×4 Crew-Cab vehicle and adds an impressive list of features and additions, that make it a really special vehicle. For example, the capacity is expanded to the incredible 3.5 tons, and the special 18-inch Arsenal Grey alloy wheels make sure, that the vehicle will deal with every type of terrain, thanks to the special “shift on the fly” 4WD drive system.

Interior

The inside of the Colorado Z71 comes with leather appointed seats, rear camera, acoustic pack and the special Holden Mylink infotainment system with 7-inch color touch screen. In fact, Holden’s Executive Director, Peter Keley promises, that the vehicle will ensure great comfort and incredible performance. And we tend to believe him. For now.

And here we offer you the content, that ensure Colorado Z71 will stay on the top of Colorado lineup :

18-inch Arsenal Grey Metallic alloy wheels (x5)
Sail plane with Z71 graphic (body coloured)
Leather appointed seats (heated front)
Styled nudge bar
Headlamps with dark chrome mask
Gloss black mirror scalps and B-Pillars
Gloss black tailgate handle
Black door handles Black rear step trim
Z71 decal on tailgate
Black body side door mouldings
Black hood with Z71 graphic
Streamline Soft tonneau – (hard tonneau optional)
Roof rails

Holden Colorado Z71 - Rear Angle

Source: Holden

June 17, 2015

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell and California Drivers Make a Lunar Visit

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell has made an achievement which is worth reviewing. The car is so fuel efficient that its California-based drivers have accumulated enough emissions-free miles to reach the lunar surface and return. Well, there were emissions, but they comprise of clean water vapor only.

The trip to the moon and back isn’t actually the same every time. If you ask why, this is because it varies with each lunar orbit. Of course, there is an average round-trip distance which is estimated at 477,800 miles.

Since the introduction of Tucson Fuel Cells in June last year, Hyundai has sold more than 70 examples to the customer from the United States. The car has been also the first mass-produced fuel cell on the market.

A Moon Rock Souvenir from Lunar Visit. Hypothetically.

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell with Moon Rock Present

But let me tell you more about the “Moon-thing”. If such small fleet of only 70 hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles can achieve this mileage and in only few short months, this also signifies that the zero-emissions vehicles have huge potential. We can then only imagine what the future filled with emission-less hydrogen vehicles holds for us.

Precisely, the owners of the Tucson Fuel Sell needed only 240 days to go to the moon. More to that is that they needed 120 days for the return.

But how the precise miles can be estimated so accurately, one might ask. This is because Hyundai service engineers receive periodic mileage updates from Tucson Fuel Cell vehicles in Southern California. Therefore a calculation of the cumulative mileage is possible.

Benefits of Driving a Fuel Cell Vehicle

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is an example of a car, which has a lot of advantages over conventional or even other alternative fuel-powered vehicles. Firstly, the hydrogen fuel is capable of covering a range of 265 miles between fill-ups. Secondly, its driving range and vehicle performance are just slightly affected by weather condition, regardless hot or cold.

Third, they are about the same size as the typical gasoline vehicles. At last, fuel cell vehicles are completely production scalable, meaning that they can range from very small to very large vehicles: from sweet minis to trucks.

Oh, and the best thing of all is that they are absolutely environmentally friendly. And eventually the planet can benefit either. Who’s voting for more of these? I’m the first one on the list.

Source: Hyundai

June 17, 2015

2016 Seat Ibiza with Premiere at the Moving Motor Show

2016 Seat Ibiza has been updated with an extensive package of innovative technologies, new engines and more safety systems and equipment. It is going to make its UK debut at the Goodwood Moving Motor Show accompanied by a lot of other top models from Seat. The event will take place between 25^th and 28^th of June.

After its Barcelona premiere, the next step for the Ibiza is to be fully unleashed in the United Kingdom. The sporty new supermini will be joined by the ST CUPRA 280, Leon X-PERIENCE and Mii by MANGO city car.

The new engines in the range of Ibiza boast cutting-edge technology. There are precisely three-cylinder petrol and diesel units, which will offer improved performance and efficiency, better dynamics and innovative seamless connectivity capabilities.

After the Moving Motor Show, Seat Ibiza will be present at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. There it will be on display along with several CUPRA models, the X-PERIENCE and Mii by MANGO. But its most spectacular sibling will be the track-focused 330PS Leon Cup Racer. The latter will also compete in the famous Hill course in Endurance specification.

What is more, competing in the ‘First Glance’ category will be the remarkable Leon ST CUPRA 280. For an optimum performance it will be equipped with a Sub8 Performance Pack.

There will be also an opportunity for the visitors of the show to drive the new 2016 Seat Ibiza. It will be on disposal for test-driving on Thursday June 25.

Source: Seat

June 17, 2015

How Luxurious 2016 Lincoln MKX Can Actually Get?

2016 Lincoln MKX will not only come with some wonderful performance features, but also will demonstrate how the master craftsmanship will define the overall quality of the vehicle. In fact, customers of the Lincoln MKX cite overall quality as #1 purchase reason for the well-known crossover.

There is a study, made by the Luxury Institute and Epsilon, suggesting, that 74% of the wealthy customers believe, that the highest quality is the most important thing in a vehicle, along with the superior craftsmanship. And listening to the customers, Lincoln brand will release the 2016 MKX model with even better crafting quality and even higher level of quality of the components. We all wander if it really can get better. But let’s see what will the vehicle offer to customers.

2016 Lincoln MKX Interior

There will be a sort of “hidden” improvements to the latest MKX, which will make the vehicle a really special one: for example, there will be a special foam added to the wrapped console side panels, which will ensure a soft area, where the legs rest. The same foam will be added in the door armsets and the steering wheel. Furthermore, there will be scuff material in the door and tailgate will be changed with stainless steel, which will not only bring some safety to the overall safe vehicle, but will also bring that beautiful and distinctive look of the automobile.

In addition, the 2016 MKX model will offer and a special Bridge of Weir Deepsoft Leather, especially created for the Lincoln seating surfaces. The leather material has gone through a complex 16-hour softening process, which is much longer than other leathers.

The center console has also deserved some attention: now it will improve functionality, but it will also be crafted with even better components by even better craftsmanship masters. And to increase the crafting appearance, the gooseneck hinge arms are now hidden.

Furthermore, Lincoln engineers has made a computer-aided design stations and had made some experiments in virtual lab to ensure the high quality of the components and their appearance in the vehicle. The team has also eliminated the sharp edges, cut lines and some sort of visible imperfect spots and has added wonderful wooden and metal materials to the latest MKX model.

Source: Lincoln

June 17, 2015

2015 Shelby Super Snake with 750HP is What We Have Been Waiting For!

2015 Shelby Super Snake has returned and it is more vigorous than ever! Based on the 2015 Ford Mustang GT, the legendary Snake is now 750HP strong. The other enhancements included are to the handling, braking and cooling of the famous pony car. What is more, it will be the first Super Snake to be offered with an automatic transmission.

The perfect basis for this new project is the latest Mustang from the 2015 model year, which rides on sophisticated new independent rear suspension, and is powered by a potent V8 engine connected to a slick shifting six speed transmission. Another interesting fact for the new model is that it was designed for the first time for international markets.

Performance

Shelby American has tuned and modified key aspects the iconic muscle car by giving it better handling and more power. On top of the standard V8, Shelby has added performance suspension components and a throaty Borla exhaust at no additional cost.

Available features include a more powerful supercharger, as well as a better performing intercooler and heat exchanger system. They have been all designed to generate more than 750 horsepower on pump gas.

In addition, it will be the first Super Snake available with an automatic transmission. The standard option is Mustang GT’s six-speed manual.

This power is transmitted onto the new 20-inch WELD Racing Super Snake wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, behind which we see seat-belt-tightening-six-piston Wilwood brakes.

Exterior & Interior

In terms of aesthetics, the car carries the signature Super Snake striping. It also features carbon fiber hood with a forced-air scoop plus and a wide range of other aerodynamic enhancements like the larger rear spoiler for example.

On the other hand, the interior includes special badging, upgraded badged upholstery, floor mats and a very cool three-gauge dash pod.

Pricing

2015 Shelby Super Snake will be produced in only 300 units. Each car will have a starting price of $49,995 USD and this does not include the base Ford Mustang GT.