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Jeep to Introduce Seven Concepts at Easter Jeep Safari

The 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari is going to start as usually in Moab, Utah, in the last Saturday of March and will continue till fifth of April. This is a grand event for Jeep and for this reason we expect to see there many new concept vehicles. So far so good, because this is exactly what will happen when the seven new concepts debut. Everything that we know so far is that they will be equipped with Jeep performance parts from Mopar.

Oh, and there are to new teasers showing just two of the concept debuting in Utah. These are the Jeep Chief and Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Responder and they pose some questions since there is literally no information disclosed.

As we look at the images, the first one, the Chief concept, appears to be somehow a vintage Wrangler with retro-styled taillights and appearance due to the side graphics (the teaser below). Will this be a new take on the popular Jeepster of the sixties and seventies?

On the other hand, the second one will undoubtedly feature truck bed and a decal. The question here is will it be a pickup concept?

And that’s it, there are no other words saying what to expect. So we will have to wait until next week for more data on the entire Easter Jeep Safari lineup. Hope to receive it prior 28th of March. Stay tuned!

Source: Jeep

March 13, 2015

Watch How Lamborghini LP740 is Born [VIDEO]

We usually do not comment on advertisements but when we do, this means that we were impressed by what we have seen. The case with the ad reviewed here is the same and I must admit that it is very rare for me to be left speechless after watching any kind of commercial. But it is exactly what the director Alessandro Pacciani commercial did to me.

In short, the video depicts the birth of Aventador LP740. And what happens in it is a vivid depiction that in the beginning were only ashes coming from an active volcano. Then the metal used for the construction of the LP740 was melted via lava coming out from the depths of Earth.

It seems that even the rubbers were made from lava. At last everything is slowly taking form and result in this speechless representation of the lively Lamborghini car. By the end of this short but very emotional film, we see the LP740 in its full form and function.

The viewer is left in the company of the impeccable presence of the Aventador, which accelerates effortlessly in some sort of tunnel. Speaking of acceleration this car is capable of a lot.

Precisely, this vehicle is unstoppable and can take your breath away with a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds. All this coming from the Aventador’s 6.5 liter V12 engine that produces exactly 740 hp as the name of the supercar shows. But enough talk, it’s time for show:

Video Source: Vimeo

March 12, 2015

It’s Official: Range Rover Evoque Convertible Coming in 2016 [VIDEO]

It’s very exciting news today, since Land Rover has confirmed that it is going to introduce to the market a Range Rover Evoque Convertible. In fact, the vehicle has already been put under some serious testing at Crossrail, which is Europe’s largest construction project comprised of 26 miles of tunnels. In addition, the tests have been filmed and the result is a stunning film, which can be viewed below.

After we have seen the 2016 Evoque at the Geneva Motor Show, the company could not hide a little more from us that a cabrio version of the model is coming in 2016, too. And this is when both will go on sale. As you can see the open-top SUV has the new design cues that were incorporated in the new model year Evoque.

There are no details regarding any specification, but there probably won’t be any surprises. We expect the same gasoline engine, which produces 240 horsepower (176 kW) and accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 62mph (0-100km/h) in 7.6 seconds on the way to a top speed of 135mph (217km/h).

Bringing some attention to the video, it happens forty meters below the streets of London. This is where the first prototype was tested on the 26-mile network of Crossrail tunnels. The short film begins with the introduction of the convertible into the tunnel via a crane. Then it proceeds to the real testing where it meets a lot of various obstacles. And this is where the things get a little bit hotter. Check out and see for yourself.

Later this year, the company will release other details about the strongly demanded Evoque Convertible. What we are left until then is this beautiful video and the hope to get soon any news.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Land Rover

March 12, 2015

Dodge Challenger Hellcat Arrives in Europe

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat can be already acquired in Europe and responsible for this are the specialists at GeigerCars.de. The most powerful production muscle car with 707 hp, which will also make prominent appearance in ‘Furious 7’, is showed here with some stylish tweaks which need some attention and can be seen in the gallery below.

An interesting fact, that is not so popular, is that the Hellcat 6.2-litre V8 unit under the hood of this Dodge is actually based on the larger displacement 6.4-litre, 492 hp engine. The latter we have seen powering the Challenger SRT 392. The difference here is that the first one includes a twin-screw supercharger, while the second is naturally-aspirated.

There is therefore no question where these 707 hp (567 kW) come from. The torque that we haven’t mentioned is measured at 881 Nm (650 lb-ft). This results in a 3.7 seconds acceleration time for the 0-100 km/h sprint and a V-max of 320 km/h.

Because the engine is that powerful it requires a huge quantity of cooling air. This is why the Challenger received this new nose with big intakes behind which are positioned four large intercoolers.

The impressive exterior paint finish of this particular car is complemented by aggressive matt black graphics. All of this is then mimicked in the ‘Slingshot’ wheels. They are black, multispoked and include and outer green strip. The size of the alloys is 9.5 x 20-inches while this of the tyres – 275/40R20. Oh, and do you notice the 390 mm two-piece Brembo brakes behind the wheels?

GeigerCars.de will offer all interested a huge variety of paint and trim options, while inside the choice is between Nappa leather with Alcantara and Laguna premium leather treatment. And if you already wonder about the price, it is 86,000 Euros which equals around $90,620 US Dollars. Although this is pretty impressive amount of money, we must admit that there is no other car on the European market with these powerful capabilities.

Source: GeigerCars.de

March 12, 2015

Holden Releases “Lightning” Car Dubbed by Fan [VIDEO]

It is the Holden Commodore SV6 that has been named ‘Lightning’ by a fan after a Facebook competition held in January. The person who won it is Eu Wyn Wong and the result is a special edition which will go on sale later this month. The fan-named model will be available on two versions: SV6 sedan and ute. As a special edition it, of course, it includes various additional equipment.

Common between both variants is that they will ride on 20-inch forged alloys and will be accentuated by gloss black elements. Precisely, the sedan gets gloss black lip spoiler, fender vents, front grille surrounds and side decals. On the other hand, the highlighted-with-gloss-black features in the ute are the front grille surrounds and side decals.

For those who chose the automatic transmission, they will also immediately receive an alloy foot pedals. In addition, from the picture it is visible that the ute has been made better. This is due to the new slimline hard tonneau that accentuates its athletic on-road presence.

SV6 Lighting models will be powered by the well known 3.6-liter SIDI direct-injected V6 engine, which produces 281 horsepower (210 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.

All in all, both versions look extremely sporty and deserve some serious attention from those who like the brand. And of course, the name ‘Lightning’ describes perfectly the exciting and energetic credentials of this special edition.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Holden

March 12, 2015

Tested to the Limits: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu [VIDEO]

The next generation Chevrolet Malibu is obviously making a big furore out there, since the company had to reveal a video and more information about it prior its official release. This will happen at New York Auto Show on 1st of April as you already know. The 48 seconds film shows how Chevy has tested the limits of Malibu to make sure that the sedan has literally no boundaries.

This happened in a very interesting way with the help of data collection boxes that were placed in various cars around the world. They collected real-time data of the road conditions, and in fact since 1972 these devices have recorded the frequency of the road, recording how the car handles various types of obstacles.

After all the collected data was analyzed, the engineers have estimated what damage can be created on the car over running into 150 000 miles of potholes and other hazards. The next step was to mimic these conditions on a home-built road with simulated obstacles, where the car had to drive hundreds of times.

But this is not all of the testing. There were also driving on open roads, in harsh weather conditions as well as stationary and dynamic tests. The benefit: we will probably get a more reliable and durable Malibu. Watch the video to make sure of that. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu will have a market launch by the end of the year.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Chevrolet

March 12, 2015

This is the Ultimate M5. G-Power Tunes it to crazy 740 HP

G-Power is a tuner famous for its admirations for BMW models. And specializing only in this single company’s products it has achieved heights that it is literally impossible for anyone else to follow it. Of course, we are speaking in terms of power, since this beautiful black M5 is capable of more than 740 horsepower (455 kW) and 975 Nm (717 lb-ft), delivering it via its tweaked 4.4 V8 bi-turbo engine.

This means that the car achieves the same performance level as the first versions of the legendary G-Power M5 and M6 HURRICANE cars that were equipped with the supercharged V10 engines. And if these numbers mean nothing to you, then you should know that the standard M55 generates “only” 560 hp/(412 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft). Now this is impressive, isn’t it?

But how this gain in power has been achieved? The performance package here is called Bi-Tronik 5 V4. It comprises of an external performance module that has been based on a microprocessor, as well as a Titanium exhaust system with racing catalysts.

Then the Bi-Tronik 5 V4 was enhances by a G-Power V-MAX increase, which is actually a software optimization that adds some numbers to the top speed. The result is breathtaking: the V-max now stands at 350 km/h. All of these changes logically result in better performance figures. G-Power says that the enhanced BMW sprints from 0 to 200 km/h in only 10.5 seconds on its way to the new top speed.

Modifications have been implemented to the engine cover, which is now made from visual carbon fibre, and there is tuning company’s badge in its middle. The sound of the powerful unit now goes out from four titanium/carbon tail pipes. Then, the appropriate wheels were added, being namely the 21 inch G-Power HURRICANE RR, which were then shod with 255/30 ZR 21 and 295/25 ZR 21 Michelins.

All in all, this is another stunning tuning from G-Power that attracts a lot of attention. Great work guys!

Source: G-Power

March 11, 2015

See Dodge Challenger in ‘Furious 7’ [VIDEO]

It is not “Fast and Furious” without a Dodge! Since the awaited premiere of ‘Furious 7‘ happens on 3^th of April, everyone is getting really exciting. This time Dodge will participate in the movie with three exceptional vehicles: 2015 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger R/T and an ‘armored’ Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The first one is candy red (literally) and will be driven by ladies favorite Dom Toretto, played by the actor Vin Diesel, who will drive it through various chasing scenes. And we sincerely hope that the car will remain intact.

Letty Ortiz, the character played by Michelle Rodrigues, will be the driver of the Sublime Green and Black Challenger R/T, just like the one you can see in the promotional and very funny video below. At last, the Wrangler will be driven by Tej Parker (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges). And if you want to be revealed a secret a little bit earlier, he will play very important role in the film.

Another interesting fact is that the company has provided almost 30 vehicles for the production of the movie, so this raises our excitement even more. What you can watch below is the “Flash to the Future” advertisement. In it a customer walks in Dodge’s dealership and sits comfortably in Challenger R/T.

Suddenly something very strange happens and he gets lost in his imagination fantasizing about “Furious 7” world. What happens when he comes back to reality you should see for yourself. Can’s wait till April the third, can you?

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Dodge

March 11, 2015

Camouflaged BMW Race Car Previewed Ahead of Official Reveal

This year BMW is celebrating 40th Anniversary of its first US race win at the 1975 12 Hours of Sebring. This is also the number of the years in which the company has been present in North America, so we are to expect some very impressive cars coming thought 2015. The celebration will officially happen at the 20th-annual Concours d’Elegance at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island from 12^th till 15^th of March.

At the Concours the visitors will also see the iconic BMW 328 that has been a legend in racing history. In fact, the company has gathered several BMW 328 models featuring the 328 Touring Mille Miglia Coupe. This one is famous for its lightweight construction and advanced aerodynamics, and more precisely that it was the first car to include such changes. As a result it won the 1940 Mille Miglia endurance race.

Of course, at the event will be also the 328 car with which Sir Stirling Moss achieved his first victory. But even more important than this is the premiere that will happen there. As you can see from the picture, BMW has teased a very mysterious car and showed it wrapped in camouflage.

No details have been released so far and we will have to wait until the official reveal on Saturday. However, our sources say that it will be a 3.0 CSL-inspired livery Z4 GTLM. The car is destined to race in this year’s edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring on 21^st this month. The person behind the steering wheel will be Bill Auberlen. Stay tuned!

Source: BMW

March 11, 2015

Which is Women’s World Car of the Year?

If you have ever wondered what women want, well it is obviously a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The car has been voted Women’s World Car of the Year 2014 by 21 judges from various countries around the globe. Next to this award, the pretentious S-Class was named Luxury Car of the Year, too. The selected jury had to vote on 10 criteria which are said to be the most important among women. Some of them include the appearance of the car, styling and of course the ‘wow’ factor.

In other words this basically means that the car stands for everything she seeks to find in a vehicle. Of course, there are other factors that have lead to this award and they include the great safety characteristics as well as the quality and comfort of the model.

And if you consider buying an S-Class as a present for your dearest lady, then you should know that the range comprises of four-, six-, eight- and twelve- cylinder engines. There are also two Hybrids and a Plug-in Hybrid.

The trims are two: SE and AMG that can be ordered in two different wheelbase options: a standard and a long one. In case there is something of Christian Grey in you, then you should definitely think of acquiring a Mercedes-Maybach or a Mercedes-Maybach Pullman.

Comfort is the other name of the S-Class. It proves it with the seven different ambient colours for its interior, the hot stone massage capability of the front seats and the perfume diffuser. Regarding the driving quality, it has been recently made even better with the introduction of Magic Body Control. The technology is capable of detecting bumps in the road ahead and then automatically corrects the suspension.

Mercedes-Benz was presented with the Awards at the Geneva Motor Show, where it has made a lot of furore with its luxury-imbued stand.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

March 11, 2015

Larte Design Invites us to Solve the Enigma

At the Top Marques Monaco the Russian tuning company Larte Design will reveal its Enigma. We are speaking about the recently teased Tesla Model S which will also be called with the synonym of “riddle”. It is inspired by both Nikola Tesla who still gives rise to many puzzles, and by the car that is the perfect combination of power and eco-friendliness.

With this project the tuner aims to give a new vision of the EV. Judging by the teasers it is obvious that this vehicle will pay tribute to the Master of Lightning. The sharp lines of the car seem to be even sharper and this in turn emphasizes its sporty nature.

Larte Design says that inside the car will be fitted with various luxury features but does not continue with any other details. Large forged wheels accompanied by acoustical element are what will draw the attention. The sound will come from integrated electronic sound module that will also have another purpose: to show-off the 700 hp capability of the electric car.

It was also revealed that the tuning kit will be made of light and strong composite material. Most probably it will be a carbon fiber, but there are rumors for a basalt-fiber reinforced plastic, too. If you wonder about the latter, well it is generated from lava rock and is usually utilized in bullet-proof vests of space technology.

The big reveal of Larte Design Tesla Model S Enigma will happen on 16^th of April at Top Marques Monaco.

Source: Larte Design

March 11, 2015

Liberty Walk and SR Auto Roll Out Insane Ferrari 458 Spider

In December last year we announced that the specialists at SR Auto Group have begun working on a Liberty Walk Ferrari 458 Spider. Back then there was only a couple of photos released suggesting that the black Italian supercar will have some red stylish accents. And so it has. Today we have the project fully revealed and I must admit it is crazy!

At first we must bring some attention to the LW wide body kit, which is the first factor making the car that impressive. The Japanese tuner has installed a front splitter as well as new extended side skirts. There is also the need of flared wheel arches so Liberty walk couldn’t just skip them. At the back we see carbon fibre bootlid lip spoiler and a new rear diffuser.

In fact, the lowered ride height perfectly complements the new aggressive and contrasting Davinci Red alloys. They come from PUR Wheels in the size of 20 inches at all four corners and feature exposed hardware in Gloss Black.

At last, this Prancing Horse did not receive any engine upgrades, meaning that it is powered by the direct-injection 4.5 litre V8 unit. It generates 578 horsepower (425 kW) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. The maximum speed is of 320 km/h (198 mph) and the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is under 3.4 seconds.

All in all, this project seems to be very minimalist, but this is what I really like about it: small details mixed with a lot of passion!

Source: SR Auto Group

March 10, 2015

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