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Take a Closer Look at the BMW X5 M and X6 M Individual

BMW’s M division has lifted the veil off the new BMW X5 M and X6 M Individual. Both vehicles look amazing and you can get assured of that through viewing the gallery below. They come with individual exterior paint scheme and styling as well as exclusive finely crafted interior. Both car were revealed on BMW M’s official facebook with no details in terms of price or market launch.BMW Individual paintwork Azurite Black metallic was inspired by azurite crystals. It now adorns the exterior of the BMW X6 M thus giving it an extraordinary elegance. What is more, this surface changes depending on the light. Precisely, it sparkles in different shades of blue.On the other hand, the BMW X5 M received Xirallic pigments in the BMW Individual paintwork Pyrite Brown metallic. They create a fascinating interplay of different brown tones underneath the paint surface. At the same time they emphasize the prominent silhouette of the X5 M.Inside, we see fine-grain Merino leather Smoke White. It looks, as we are sure that it also feels, enticingly soft and velvety. It complements in harmony the Alcantara roofliner in Smoke White and the contrasting black piano interior trim. The leather-covered instrumental panel completes the detailloving perfection.

December 5, 2014

Mazda Teams up with Xbox for Forza Horizon 2 Livery Design Contest

Mazda is teaming up with Xbox for the release of the 2016 MX-5. For this purpose it is launching livery design contest which is now available at Forza Horizon 2 game. The players are allowed to virtually tour the new Miata and then enter the competition. The best design will be featured in the aforementioned game and then gifted to all players. It is for the second consecutive year that Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is teaming up with Xbox.

This time the reason is to promote the launch of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 and give Forza Horizon 2 players the chance to enter the livery design contest. Both companies have prepared an interactive experience with the car information on the design contest. This will be available through the Mazda branded hub on Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

The contest will last until 4th January, 2015. Forza Horizon 2 players will get the chance to design the livery for the 1994 Mazda MX-5 that is featured in the game. There will be two finalists, who will win a trip in March to South by Southwest 2015 for the final design showdown. The better design will walk away with a new 55-inch curved TV, audio music system, Xbox One Kinect console and one MadCatz Racing Wheel.

What is more, the winning design will be made available for free in the Forza Horizon 2 for all Xbox One and Xbox 360 users.

2016 Mazda MX-5 made an official world premiere this year. The latest edition of the best-selling two-seater roadster is the sportiest one ever created by the company. It fully embodies Mazda’s KODO – Soul of Motion design theme. Under the bonnet the car has a SKYACTIV-G petrol engine that drives the rear wheels.

Source: Mazda

December 5, 2014

Kahn Reveals Range Rover Sport RS300 in Fuji White

Kahn-Range-Rover-Sport-RS300-TUHMB This week the specialists at A. Kahn Design have prepared for us another exciting project on a Range Rover. This time the designation of the vehicle is Sport 3.0 TDV6 which after the tuning adds RS300. The exterior paint color is new and it is called Fuji White. Just in concert with winter, this color makes the SUV look clean, soft and elegant. And of course – more individual. The exterior also got several modern styling modifications besides the new paint. They complement the luxurious interior.

At the front we see a new spoiler flanked by two vertical LED daytime running lights. They were incorporated into the extended fenders. In addition, a 3-D mesh kit sits inside the RS grille and below a large “KAHN” badge. The latter is positioned at the front of the hood.

The sills, door handles, fixed side steps and fender vents are also new and they decorate each side of the SUV. They flow towards the rear where we see widened fenders. At the back of the car there is a special tailgate logo and privacy glass rear windows.

This Range Rover runs on new alloys dubbed Kahn RS600. Their dimensions are 9.5×22 at the front and 11×22 at the rear. Behind them new liquid ref brake callipers are visible.

The cabin is adorned by a special leather interior with Carbon trim which combines a mix of luxury and sports features. This design scheme decorates the dashboard and fascia whilst quilted and perforated black leather with contrasting stitching adorn all of the seats.

The same leather design is to be seen on the door panel tops with quilted and perforated stitching, while the instrument binnacle and glove box feature quilted leather. Below sit black charcoal floor mats, stainless steel door entry sill plates and vented and machined aluminium foot pedals.

Source: A. Kahn Design

December 5, 2014

Vorsteiner Porsche 911 Carrera S Runs Faster With V-FF 101 Wheels?

Although the latest Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S debuted more than two years ago they are still desired object for customization. This time the responsible for the tuning are the fellows at Vorsteiner – a Californian based tuning company with a rather German name. We see from the beautiful pictures they have sent us, that Porsche’s original blue color is complemented by new wheels in very special color. In this way the car not only looks more sporty, but it definitely receives a shade of individuality.

Precisely, the most recent photo shoot that the company has made highlights the new V-FF 101 Flow Forged Wheels. They are lightweight and were specifically developed for the Porsche 991 Carrera S.

The eye-catching color of the wheels is called Carbon Graphit, while their dimensions are 20×8.5 at the front and 20×11 at the rear. Vorsteiner has used Standard Profile on the front and Concave Profile for the rear in order to advantage of Porsche’s original tire sizes. This means that the 245/35/20 tires at the front and 295/30/20 Pirelli tires at the rear are are rub-free even after a moderate drop.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is motivated by the 350-horsepower (261 kW) coming from the 3.4-liter boxer engine. On the other hand the Carrera S delivers 400 hp (298 kW) from 3.8-liter boxer engine. The acceleration time for the first from 0 to 100 km/h is estimated at 4.4 seconds, while the Carrera S covers this sprint in just 4.1 seconds.

The time for acceleration is further reduced to 3.9 seconds when 911 is equipped with the Sports Chrono Package Plus. Top-track-speeds for the 911 Carrera and Carrera S are 179 mph (288 km/h) and 188 mph (303 km/h), respectively.

Source: Vorsteiner

December 5, 2014

Mazda Motorsport Takes Part in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill Race

Last year, Mazda participated in the longest endurance race in America, the National Auto Sport Association (NASA)’s 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance. Now, it is going to test its endurance and level of performance again. There will be three Mazda6s and 14 more Mazda models lining up along with 56 other cars which will be competing in six different classes.

The drivers who will be presenting the Dealers in cars 55 and 56 are Richard Fisher (The Autobarn Mazda, Evanston, IL), Joel Weinberger (Continental Motors, Naperville, IL), Taz Harvey (Dublin Mazda, Tracy Mazda, Dublin/Tracy, CA), Chris Wilson (CJ Wilson Mazda, Countryside, IL), Camden Jones (Velocity Mazda, Tyler, Tex.), Ben Robertaccio (Morrie’s Mazda, Minneapolis, Minn), Jason Meise (North Park Mazda, San Antonio, Tex) and Daniel Tremblay (representing SpeedSource, the official professional racing partner of Mazda Motorsports, Sunrise, Fla.).

The Factory team will be in car 70, represented by Randy Miller (Mazda R&D), Ken Saward (Mazda Design), Mike Allen (Mazda Motorsports) and Jeremy Barnes (Mazda Public Relations and Brand Experience).

In mechanical terms, the cars remain with almost all of their stock features, with just some changes on the inside. The interiors are removed so that they can accommodate an Anthony Woodford Racing roll-cage, a Sparco Pro-ADV racing seat, Safecraft racing seatbelts and plumbed-in fire systems as well as AIM MXL Pista dashes and data acquisition. Underneath the skin there is an upgraded SKYACTIV-D diesel engine. Thanks to the cold-air intake, larger intercooler, aluminum radiator and custom tune, the Mazda6s will be able to offer some solid performance and a remarkable fuel economy, as they compete for the E1-class stage.

Source: Mazda

December 4, 2014

Aston Martin DB10: The New James Bond Movie Car

There is some really exciting news for the Aston Martin fans because the Aston Martin DB10 has been unveiled today during the 24^thJames Bond movie announcement. Yet if you love James Bond films as well as Aston Martin vehicles, well then… Today might be your day!

Being revealed during a special event at Pinewood Studios in London, the Aston Martin DB10 is said to play a crucial part in the 24th installment in the James Bond franchise. After pulling the wraps off the vehicle, we are able to see this aggressively shaped new supercar in which James Bond will be sophisticatedly driving around. The movie is going to be out on the 6^th of November, 2015 and its official name is SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion). The really long title is a reference to the fictional global terrorist organization which is talked about in the novels written by Ian Fleming.

The spectacular car exhibits revolutionary styling which will be probably seen again in the future AM’s era of models which are fitted with engines supplied by Mercedes-AMG.

Filming is starting tomorrow at different locations such as Pinewood, Mexico City, Rome, Tangier and Erfoud (Morocco), Sölden, Obertilliach and Lake Altaussee (Austria). SPECTRE is directed by Sam Mendes and will star: Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris and Rory Kinnear are Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, David Bautista and Andrew Scott.

More details and additional images of the car will be released soon. For now, this is Martin. Aston Martin DB10.

Source: Aston Martin via Twitter

December 4, 2014

Electric Vehicles are the Future? Meet Tesla’s cousin, the TOMAHAWK!

Can you easily agree that electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry? Well, I will surely agree with this since I’m eco-friendly-minded, but most of the fellows who like extreme horsepower and fast acceleration would rather be on the opposite opinion. Maybe Tesla’s Model S is a compromise? If you do agree on this one, then you’ll probably dig the Canadian automaker Dubuc Motors EV named the TOMAHAWK.

The aim of the company is to electrify mobile transportation through connected green cars. And through its latest project, the Tomahawk it is ready to revolutionize the world and be the first and only all electric sports car with an extended range.

In it, mechanics and software unite and function in perfect unison. We are promised that the 2 + 2 seater AWD will be fitted with the best automotive technologies driving the latest software applications. What is more, the programs will be updated and will also detect or troubleshoot problematic issues in real time.

The electric supercar shows exceptional performance of only just over three seconds for the sprint from 0 to 60 mph. The top speed here is limited at 140 mph and as an electric vehicle it offers an extended range of 275 miles.

The adjustable height air suspension here comes as a standard feature as well as the luxurious cabin with the customizable dashboard setting. The TOMAHAWK is built on an all aluminum structure and weighs only 5,275 lbs.

And to convince you a little bit further, it is estimated that more than 35 million electric vehicles will be on roads worldwide by 2022. Now, do you like them better?!

Source: Dubuc Motors

December 4, 2014

Audi A6 Honeycomb: Punchy, Stylish, Dazzling

For the experts at Carlex Design difficulty means nothing and challenge equals an opportunity to impress. With a sting to it, the specialists from Carlex Design released into the internet space their dazzling redesigned Audi A6 Honeycomb.

The red and black combination used for the interior shapes a vehicle of excellence and distinctive supremacy. The car will not just make you dream of it, it will make you dream about it, live and breathe for it.

Some of the experts from Carlex Design claimed that; “We had at our disposal the modern Audi interior with brilliant seats which were the excellent starting point for making our unique concepts a reality. The project design was approved unanimously.”

One of the most intriguing and not-so-simple tasks in the transformation of the A6 proved to be the re-trimming process. But as it seems, Carlex Design successfully managed to deal with this difficulty because the result is just splendid.

This time, though, the more intensive use of saturated black creates rather discrete appeal and elegant look. There is also a punchy honeycomb overstitching contours which put emphasis on the sporty spirit of the Audi A6 Honeycomb. The intriguing forms and colors crafted a phenomenal interior that really stands out. Not betraying its nature, Carlex company used a high quality nappa leathers from Bentley range, mixing them with the exclusive honeycomb overstitching. All of those underlining refined characteristics plus the shape of the seats unleash the full capacity and genuineness of the A6.

What do you think? Thumbs up or thumbs down?

Source: Carlex Design

December 4, 2014

Paul Walker’s Nissan Skyline GT-R on Sale! How Much Would You Pay?

If you are browsing through the pages of our page, then it is most likely that you have been watched the “Fast and Furious” movie series. And specifically if you have seen the number 4 film, then you’ll definitely remember the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) that Paul Walker drove. As a matter of fact in the movie took part exactly nine examples of the car, but this one is absolutely an original one of those nines.

It is also very interesting that the car on sale didn’t have a specified price tag, but rumors say that the price tag could reach 5 million euro. And this is why we ask you: how much would you give for this blue beauty?

About this Nissan: it is powered by a six-cylinder 2.6-liter twin-turbo engine, which is fitted with a front-mounted Turbonetics intercooler. The numbers of the output are 550 horsepower (404 kW) channeled through a six-speed Getrag manual gearbox. The car has been driven for only 6,000 km (which equates to 3,728 miles) and is currently located in Germany.

What is more, this Skyline also features versatile range of upgrades. To name a few, take into account the Nismo lowering springs and exhaust, as well as the custom roll cage inside. The Rotora brakes with front six-piston and rear four-piston calipers provide the perfect stopping power, while the Nismo Version II bumper fitted with side skirts extends the muscular appeal.

The interior also includes Sony head unit as well as custom head-up display. If you look below the Momo steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara, you’ll find Nismo V-spec pedals. There are also OMP seats and five-point harness that need to be mentioned.

Source: Nissan via classic-trader.com

December 4, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Shows CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake OrangeArt Edition

The production version of the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake was shown couple of weeks ago, and now the German luxury company has released online several pictures showing a special limited-edition named OrangeArt Edition. Although the information for the specifications of the model is scarce, it is definitely worth reviewing it. Why? Simply because this Mercedes-Benz car features thrilling design that adds flair to the market launch. Just like the original production version, this one is set to make a sales debut in the first months of 2015.

Precisely, this unique CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake is fitted with select design features in matte graphite grey above the side sill panels. This design technique gives the car additional impact to its sporty lines.

As a beautiful contrast to the gray accents there are the orange splashes found on the AMG radiator grille as well as on the exterior mirrors and in the rear apron trim. The same orange color scheme is applied on the black allows and bi-xenon headlights which include highlight rings of the aforementioned hue.

All of this is combined with the Night package that includes black design features and chrome tailpipes. Inside, we see the same sports-styling via the flat-bottom steering wheel, the carbon fiber used and the two leather sport seats wrapped in DINAMICA microfiber. The dashboard is ARTICO-wrapped and is highlighted by orange contrast stitching.

No modifications to the engine have been implemented. This means that we get the same engine, which is the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo unit. It produces around the globe which produces 181 horsepower (133 kW) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. The car speeds up from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. The fuel consumption is of just 7.1 liters for 100, while the emissions are rated at 161 g/km.

Source: Mercedes-Benz via Facebook

December 4, 2014

Peugeot RCZ R Receives Top Award Frpm FHM Magazine

The amazing RCZ R has scooped some really significant praises since its launch early in 2014. Now, Peugeot’s flagship coupe has been honored by FHM Magazine in its annual Car of the Year Awards.

Let me remind you some specifications about the car. This Peugeot arrives with a THP engine that’s is able to deliver 270 hp (199 kW) from its 1.6-litre engine at 6000rpm and has a peak torque of 330Nm at 1900rpm to 5500 rpm. The CO2 emissions are estimated at just 145g/km. In order to “tame” this significant power, the RCZ R is fitted with a Torsen®differential which delivers improved grip efficiency and dynamics.The 1.6-litre engine and the HP turn the RCZ R into the most powerful production model in Peugeot history. The vehicle can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds.

What is more, the suspension of the new Peugeot RCZ R is lowered by 10mm compared to standard models of the RCZ. Its aerodynamic downforce has been increased because of the new fixed rear boot spoiler. There are some technical upgrades developed by PEUGEOT Sport which feature a new turbocharger, larger intercooler, redesigned exhaust, modified pistons, reinforced engine block plus a new clutch and gearbox.

More about the FHM Car of the Year Awards can be read in the January issue of the magazine, which is already on sale.

Source: Peugeot

December 4, 2014

MINI ALL4 Racing to Participate in the Dakar Rally

The MINI ALL4 Racing is returning in 2015 again to defend its Dakar Rally crown! This thrilling motor race takes drivers across 9,000km of the South American continent, thus passing through Chile, Bolivia and Argentina. The people who are going to fight for MINI’s trophy are the famous Nani Roma and his experienced co-driver Michel Périn. The latter is a four-time Dakar winner himself.

In relation to the race, the legend Nani Roma commented: “The Dakar Rally is the most physically and mentally challenging rally in the world. After doing it 18 times it runs through my blood. Winning the 2014 Dakar Rally in the MINI ALL4 Racing was very special to me because it came exactly ten years after my first Dakar victory.”

The MINI ALL4 Racing is said to be ready to demonstrate what is really locked in its nature. It is super powerful, really reliable and, above all, fast! Those are qualities that will definitely help the MINI justify its title of a winner.

More about the race now. The Dakar Rally represents an absolute orienteering challenge and endurance test. People who are taking part in it, drivers and co-drivers, are not aware of the exact route until the night before when the co-driver is presented with his Roadbook. This is the key to the race which provides information about the route, dangers highlighted courses and the different terrains the car is supposed to go through.

Most importantly though, the Dakar Rally tests the unique skills of the participants, their orientation and individual character.

Source: MINI

December 4, 2014

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