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Acura Releases More Technical Details on the Super Cool NSX

Acura just released more details on the NSX and I am super excited about that, because this happens right before the market launch of the car. The reason for the disclosed information were the engineers, who lead the development of NSX and have shared more technical details and design strategies two days ago at the SAE 2015 World Congress and Exhibition. At the base of the working process was the goal to create a “New Sports Experience”, which required a totally new approach in the body construction, engine development and manufacturing technologies.

So, Acura has used for the first time an innovative multi-material space frame design, which you can view in the gallery below. The result is excellent body rigidity mixed with light weight. In the process of achieving this, the engineers have applied for the first time ablation casting technology, which not only ends in a better rigidity, but also promises exceptional handling and control.

Another first use here is the three-dimensional and ultra-high-strength steel A-pillar, which also supports the high level of the rigidity, crash performance and at the same time delivers great outward visibility.

In terms of aerodynamics, the NSX probably scores the best among all. Note that this happens without the utilization of active aerodynamic elements. In support comes also the three-motor Sport Hybrid power unit, which is cooled through 10 heat exchangers, due to the application of a general airflow management strategy. This optimizes the flow of air around and through the beautiful NSX.

As we know already the car is driven by a twin-turbocharged 75-degree DOHC V6 engine mated to nine-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system. The news here is that the twin turbo unit has been confirmed to be 3.5-liters. It will also use racing technology, which will apply both direct and port injection to its design. In addition, the NSX will show one of the highest torque capacities in company’s history, due to the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system.

In fact, Super Handling is the last announced super-cool feature that the car will be equipped with. It will proactively respond to driver inputs. This in turn will allow the vehicle achieve more in the line trace and give a substantial support in the changing driving environments.

Everything sounds very exciting, doesn’t it?

Source: Acura

April 24, 2015

Buick Demonstrates More Efficient Way of Painting Vehicles

It is a good thing to hear, that residential and commercial paint manufactures are developing technologies, that will bring lesser impact on nature in their future work. It is incredible, how just the paint job of vehicles uses over seventy percent of the overall energy, used to bring a car together. To be precise, 2.5 megawatt hours are needed to paint a car. This is the electrical bill for a nine weeks, if this amount of energy was used by a typical US home.

But there are some good news. Since 2011, Orion Assembly, the Buick Verano home, have pioneered in the use of a special water-based “three-wet” paint technology. The process eliminates the need of a blake oven, which is usually used in the process of painting a vehicle. The result is a three-layer paint – primer, color and clear coat – that is applied to one over another before the previous layer is still wet. Using this way, Orion Assembly now uses only one megawatt hour of energy to paint a car.

Buick is a worldwide modern and luxury brand, that offers vehicles with unseen design, incredible interiors and high-tech gadgets, that are delivered with a high-quality yet efficient performance. Buick attracts customers with its luxury model lineup in North America and China.

Source: Buick

April 23, 2015

Rolls-Royce Puts Phantom In The Limelight

Rolls-Royce has released the latest Bespoke Phantom Collection called “Limelight”. The name is inspired by the “limelight effect” which was discovered in the 1820s by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney and is now associated not only with the invention but also with fame. This effect has changed illumination in the theatres around the world, because it has been used to highlight leading actors on the stage. And this where the phrase “in the limelight” comes from.

To go into details, the car has been equipped with the so called “Phantom Suite”. It comprises of one-off rear door panniers and luxury seating configuration. Therefore, inside the Phantom there is such an inviting atmosphere which suggests relaxing in the ultimate luxury.

In addition, the personalized rear door pannier has been designed according customer’s taste. The Ladies’ and Gentleman’s panniers for instance are not only suited to best serve the gender preferences, but also to be personalized to suit one’s possessions for a specific occasion.

There is even a standard configuration, Concealed Fragrance Holder, which is suitable for three individual fragrances in Ladies’ pannier. On the other hand, the Gentlemen’s pannier can hold watches. The designers have added also a special pocket that is perfect for credit cards, business cards, etc.

To ensure the optimum relaxing time in the rear, the designers have used the professional opinion of physicians in order to create the seat that invites the best seat position that relaxes the body most whilst in motion. As a result, Rolls-Royce now debuts the newly developed rear seat.

What is so special about the seats? First, the seat back reclines the body by a recommended 27 degrees. This helps rest the head on the headrest cushion. Additionally, when the body is lowered down, there is a new calf rest which raises electrically by 68° to support the calf. At the same time, the foot rest pops out and raises the feet up to 30°.

Adding to the luxury feel are the Light contrast scheme in the interior as well as the Seashell with Navy Blue Contrast Leather and Seashell tone-on-tone stitching. On the other hand, the Dark contrast scheme uses the Navy Blue color with Seashell Contrast Leather and Navy tone-on-tone stitching.

The embroidery inside is complex and inspired by a diamond shape. It has been applied to the central seat flutes, door cards, rear console and Picnic Table backs. Two-veneer finish, piano Seashell applied to the door cappings and smoked chestnut rounds out the colour scheme of the interior.

Regarding the exterior, the choice for paint finish is Gala Blue color. This Phantom runs on nine-spoke alloys and features a Seashell and Navy Blue hand-painted coachline with a diamond motif.

2015 Phantom Limelight Collection will be built in only 25 examples and will be distributed around the world.

Source: Rolls-Royce

April 23, 2015

2015 Ford F-150 Proved Itself One More Time As The Safest Ford Car Ever [Video]

2015 Ford F-150 As we told you, the Ford F-150 is one of the safest vehicles the brand has ever created. And now, Ford team proved it one more time, as the F-150 got the government’s highest possible crash test rating. This makes the F-150 the toughest, smartest and most flexible model ever built by Ford. The F-150 was tested in Super Crew, Super Cab and Regular Cab.

The 2015 F-150 has improved performance by the incredible weigh upgrades, that the engineering team has provided. Some of the tweaks include a redesigned high-strength steel frame, military-grade aluminum alloy in the body and of course the craftsmanship of the Ford team.

A really tight and functional team revised the truck development by numerous researches in order to deliver improved durability, capability, fuel efficiency. The overall number of innovations is 31 and includes redesigned structures, materials, and different methods for overall performance, that were especially tested with supercomputer simulations.

As you know, Ford Motor Company is a global leader in motor industry, based in Michigan. Its working bases and manufactures are placed in six continents and with an army of 187, 000 workers and overall of 62 plants worldwide, this brand delivers one of the best, well-known and loved vehicles on the market today.

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Source: Ford

April 23, 2015

Vauxhall Shows Interesting Politics for its Customers

Vauxhall is the first manufacturer to offer its customers free labour, when filling the AdBlue. In fact, “Fill4Free” is part of brands Service4Fleet standards, that offer money-saving programs, fixed-cost menus and over 400 Vauxhall retailers. James Taylor, Fleet Sales Director ensures us, that the Service4Gleet Program will make customer’s life much easier. Definitely an interesting idea, but how efficient is it?

With the strict emission regulations, most Euro-6 diesel vehicles must be upgraded with a Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system, that reduces the harmful Nox emissions. Current Vauxhall models, that include this technology are Insignia, Cascada, Zafira Tourer, Vivaro and Movano.

Free labour means, that customers shouldn’t worry about taking time out to source, store and fill AdBlue or worry about any kind of leaks. Vauxhall ensures, that only highest-quality components will be used.

In general, some of the Service4Fleet options include: Free top up SCR tank, when purchasing Genuine GM AdBlue; Maximum of three days of working time, Delivery service in ten miles radius; Onward mobility, if work couldn’t be completed in three days; Only genuine Vauxhall components are being used; Official pricing website and many, many more.

Well, it looks that Vauxhall knows how to care for its customers, right? Tell me what you think about the Vauxhall down in the commets.

Source: Vauxhall

April 23, 2015

Callaway Debuts Custom Chevy Corvette Z06 at National Corvette Museum

Callaway Corvette Z06 looked from above Today is the big reveal of Callaway’s 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 which will happen at the National Corvette Museum. Although the company did not release much of visual information on the car, it disclosed the details on the new package. The car is based on the Z06 and can achieve almost limitless levels of power. The reason for this is that the modified by Callaway horsepower and torque are currently awaiting final validation.

Precisely, the company added a GenThree supercharger system with 32% more displacement than the stock one, better manifold design s well as triple-element intercooling system. The most prominent factor in power maximization is the reduction of inlet air temperature. This is done via the exposure of supercharger’s large plenum area to outside ambient airflow.

This also means that the intercooling system is also changed, which in turn contributes for the ambient charge air temperature and the low air restriction. Furthermore, the geometry of the supercharger housing was made in such way that it allows for additional optimization. The result: more power and torque without any compromises.

The Callaway package for the Corvette Z06 has a staring price of $16,995 USD and includes in-house made GenThree Supercharger with triple-element intercooler system, supercharger surround hood ring, carbon engine covers, high flow air intake system, embroidered floor mats, anodized aluminum door sill panels, unique badging, underhood build plaque with VIN and key fobs.

More news and pictures are going to be announced very soon.

Source: Callaway via Facebook

April 23, 2015

How Safe is the Safest Suzuki Vitara SUV?

2015 Suzuki Vitara SUV The Latest Suzuki Vitara SUV is rater one of Europe’s safest vehicles, as it received the highest 5-star rating from the European NCAP. But the Vitara is also recieved 5-star ratings in the 2015 Euro NCAP for additional safety features and safety system. By far, this is really one of the safest Suzuki vehicles on the market.

The Vitara‘s systems are especially developed to react to potentially dangerous situations. The systems have some really wonderful response time and excellent features. One of the best extras is the Total Effective Control Technology, that further absorbs the impact and is especially designed to bring overall weight-reduction features.

The standard pack includes seven airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, force limiters. The European NCAP tests demonstrated wonderful whiplash injury protection, both on the front and back seats.

The child safety features deserved special attention. Suzuki team created such a safe vehicle, that received further highest-score ratings in its ranks. The whole system is especially created in accordance with the European legislation and pedestrian protection. The bonnet shape and the special structure for the cowl top and wipers are essential for the high ratings.

Suzuki Vitara SUV is already on the UK market and comes with a 1.6-Liter petrol engine, and two options for a drive system: two-wheel ALLGRIP system or four-wheel ALLGRIP version.

Source: Suzuki

April 23, 2015

Skoda Fabia R5 is Ready for the Road

The latest Skoda Fabia R5 is ready for its debut in the Czech Republic. This is by far the best vehicle, that Skoda team has ever built after the legendary Super 2000 model. After the successful 2014 season, Skoda prepares for the upcoming 2015 competition with full force. And with a monster like the latest R5 model, we all expect even greater results and higher achievements.

The driver will be the well-known for his skills Jan Kopecký (CZ) and he will be taming the latest R5 for the 50th anniversary of the famous Rally Šumava Klatovy. The Skoda team plans to test the overall performance of the car on real rally competition and starts right away at the Czeck Rally Championship (MCR)

The debut is arranged for the native Czech Republic audience, but the R5 will be competing at some rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) an the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC)

The cabin of the R5 will continue to be occupied by the famous Czech duo even after the debut. Jan Kopecký and his co-driver Pavel Dresler will compete with the car at the Rally Sumava Klatovy. The race celebrates its 50th anniversary and features 12 special stages, that include a special 150 km against-the-clock race.

And for all Skoda maniacs out there we present some known and some unknown facts:

The Fabia R5 is based on the Super 2000 model. At the presentation of the car, which was on the 15th of April, lots of journalist had the chance to try the R5, just to be put on their places by Jan Kopecký and Esapekka Lappi, when the two professional drivers took the journalists for a ride.

In fact, the Skoda Fabia R5 engine is built from scratch. And in addition, the 1.6-Liter turbo engine was built by synergy with the Volkswagen group.

So, tell me, do you know something interesting about the Skoda Fabia R5?

Source: Skoda

April 23, 2015

ROUSH Performance Releases Stage 3 Kit for the Mustang [VIDEO]

Ford Mustang has been lucky to be one of the most famous and desired car in the world. This does not count only for ownership, but also for customization. Many companies have already released their tuning kits for the latest generation Mustang, thus making it more unique and with better characteristics. The good news is that one of the prominent modifiers of the pony car has already finished its phase 2 and 3 kits.

I am talking about the specialists at ROUSH Performance, who have also released a video showing a dyno run for a development vehicle. In it you will see and hear the rear wheel horsepower with a stock engine and the phase 1 Supercharger kit hardware plus. The upgrades added are as follows: a 75mm supercharger pulley, upgraded fuel injectors, fuel pump booster kit and calibration enhancements.

The testing they performed was done via 93 octane, stock manifolds, and stock catalytic converters. What impression we can get from the video? Due to the small modification to the phase 1 hardware, the 2.3L supercharger kit is capable of exceeding 800 horsepower (588 kW). Just imagine what phase 2 and 3 could do?!

To go into details, the stage 3 Mustang is expected to be the most powerful and well-balanced production version of the car to be launched, not only out of ROUSH Performance garage but also in general. Under the hood of the car is the ROUSHcharged Coyote 5.0, pushing out more than 800 hp. In the second video below you can see in details what it exactly features.

For instance, there is a Quad-Tip exhaust mated with an Active Exhaust System, exclusive “R7” aerobody complemented by graphics and badging, and single adjustable coilover suspension system as a standard. In addition, there is also an independent rear- and optional TrakPak coilover suspension. The latter allows for adjustment of height, compression, and rebound.

ROUSH Stage 3 for the Mustang has been priced at $21,995 USD. It’s up to you to decide whether it is worth it. Nonetheless, the car looks and sounds astonishing!

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: ROUSH Performance

April 23, 2015

KW automotive with new tweaks for BMW M4 Cabrio

KW BMW M4 Cabrio Front and Side View This blue BMW M4 F83 Convertible just received some tweaks from KW automotive. The car was unveiled last year in September and this literally has urged the tuning specialists to play with it. BMW M4 Convertible is powered by the new six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The unit produces 431 hp (317 kW) from its 3.0-litre displacement and a peak torque of 550 Nm (406 lb-ft). All of this makes it possible for the 2015 M4 Convertible to reach the 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds when equipped with the optional seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission.

What wasn’t right for the team at KW automotive? They were obviously missing the additional lowering and therefore have created continuously variable lowering one that ranges between 15 and 40mm.

This kit not only allows one to lower the car but also offers the benefit of separately adjusting the rebound and compression damping forces. The rebound can be changed in sixteen clicks and this allows more comfort at low speeds.

The change in the compression damping happens in twelve steps and this significantly influences the body roll movements. In addition, the steering behavior can be further adapted.

The coilover kit is made entirely of stainless steel and as mentioned allows adjusting according to the individual preferences.

Source: KW automotive

April 23, 2015

Flying Huntsman Family adds Defender Pick Up

Flying Huntsman 105 Pick Up Side View At the Geneva Motor Show happened the big reveal of the Flying Huntsman. This is one of Kahn Design’s ultimate creations, which has gathered so many praises at the event. Now, the British tuner is unveiling the next member in the exclusive family of the Flying Huntsman. This time, the unique vehicle series got a pick-up among them. The car will be revealed at the Great British Land Rover Show at Donnington Park this Sunday.

The Flying Huntsman 105 Pick Up is based on the two-door Defender 90 Pick Up, but includes more than 15 inches to the standard 90-inch wheelbase. The lengthening includes 400 mm added to the bonnet as well as 150 mm added to the width.

Other modifications, which were announced feature a new dramatic body color and exclusive X-Lander front grille, front and rear wide wings with vents and bolt apertures as well as widened wheel arches. In addition, there are new headlamps accompanying the replaced front bumper. The bonnet and side vents were made with mesh stainless steel; there are also new side steps and matt black 18-inch Defend 1945 Retro alloys.

Under the Hood of the Huntsman we have 2.2-litre diesel engine, which drives the four wheels through a button-operated six-speed automatic transmission. What is more, the tuner has also changed brakes and suspension for more security on the road.

Proceeding to the interior, there is said to be full upholstery, complementing the front two GTB Sports Seats. Other special treats inside feature Churchill time clock & rev counter fascia, vented machined aluminium foot pedals and a Kahn billet steering wheel.

We hope to get more details and pictures after Sunday when this car will be officially revealed.

Source: A. Kahn Design

April 23, 2015

Nissan Starts the Production Of 2016 Maxima [Video]

2016 Nissan Maxima Nissan‘s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant continues its reign over North America. This really is the top-producing plant and it confidently continues to expand by. One of the main expansions is marked by the start of the production of the restyled 2016 Nissan Maxima. In fact, Gov. Bill Haslam, U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd joined the celebration.

The eighth generation of the brand’s incredible “4-Door-Sports Car” brings 300-horsepower (220 kW) engine and beautiful looks. In addition to the monstrous power, the latest model meets you with exclusive features. In fact, the safety system is what deserved greatest attention in the latest Maxima model. The vehicle comes with Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Forward Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Warning systems. And especially for this model, Nissan team included the Driver Attention Alert system, that indicates, for drowsy or inattentive driving. Impressive, huh?

As you might know, the Smyrna Plant began operating in the late 1983 with about 8, 500 people. In 2014 the plant assembled almost 500, 000 vehicles, which marks the highest productivity plant in North America. Smyrna Plant builds one of the most successful Nissan models, including the award-winning Altima, Maxima, the all-electric LEAF and some luxurious models as Pathfinder SUV and Infiniti QX60.

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Source: Nissan

April 22, 2015

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