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2015 Land Rover Discovery Facelift

Land Rover has unveiled the facelift version of Discovery. The 2015 model comes with a number of nice upgrades – in-car technologies and a more economical engine range. These enhancements are available to order on the Discovery now with customer deliveries starting from September.

2015 Land Rover Discovery boasts two-tone Ebony/Cirrus Windsor leather seats as well as a Grand Black Lacquer wood, new lather ergonomic steering wheel, a Straight Grained Walnut wood trim elements and the most important – support for Land Rover InControl Apps. Some of these features were introduced with the 25^th Anniversary Special Edition Discovery, which was presented earlier this year.

The exterior of the updated Discovery boasts a set of new five-spoke XXV 20” alloy wheels with a light silver finish. There are also new body colors including Montalcino Red, Kaikoura Stone, Yulong and Aruba.

The engine range includes a 3.0 liter V6 supercharged petrol with 340HP (250 kW) at 6,500RPM and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. The fuel consumption is just 11.5 liters / 100km. A 3.0 liter TDV6 diesel with 211HP (155 kW) and a 3.0 liter SDV6 with 256HP (188 kW) are also available. The fuel consumption of the two diesels stands on 7.8 liters / 100 km and 8.0 liters / 100 km, respectively. All engines come with a Start/Stop function and are mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox.

2015 Land Rover Discovery is already available on the market and first deliveries are expected in September, this year.

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Source: Land Rover

June 12, 2014

SGA Aerodynamics Gives Audi R8 New GT Aero-Kit

SGA Aerodynamics Audi R8 XII GT has some special aero characteristics. SGA Aerodynamics subjected the R8 sportster to a clear rejuvenation treatment and has given it an body kit and great looking rims. The package in the case of this Audi is called “XII GT Aero Kit” and was developed in order to ratch up the visual appearance of the sports car. At the front we can see multi-level, angular air inlets as well as razor-sharp spoiler blade, while at the back there is a huge rear wing. The down-force values on the front axle have also been impacted.

Furthermore, thebottom line of the new angular side skirts follows precisely the edge of the front spoiler. This ensures clean alignment. The rear end has been reinforced via air outlets on the sides and a massive rear diffuser. The huge aero-wing on the rear flap lends the silhouette a breath of the R8 some GT spirit.

In addition, there is a new bumper which holds two fitting recesses for the racing exhaust system created by MAE Design. The system has one valve control that can be controlled through a radio remote control system and thus offers a sound intensity.

At last, the car was fitted with the apropriate wheels and rims which make it stand out even more. Three-part forged wheels “MAE Forged” were mounted on this Audi R8. They come in the dimnsions of 8.5 and 12 x 21 inches at the front and back, respectively. Of course, Michelin tires of the sizes 245/30 and 295/25 ZR 21 is what comes along with them.

Source: SGA Aerodynamics

June 12, 2014

2015 GMC Canyon Adds Wi-Fi Hotspot

2015 GMC Canyon was designed to be small. Yet, it still makes a strong and lasting first impression. The innovative cargo box features and a stronger foundation, as well as its striking styling, all make Canyon standout among all its siblings from the small to midsize truck segment. Now GMC is enhancing the 2015 Canyon as well as other 2015 model year vehicles with a new connectivity feature – the OnStar 4G LTE technology.

This connectivity system will give occupants the ability to play games like EA SPORTS Madden NFL 15 online between two stationary automobiles or with others at home. The OnStar also includes a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Thanks to it up to seven people in or around the vehicle can stay connected.

However, the OnStar Wi-Fi is not the only way that the occupants can stay connected. Due to the addition of RemoteLink smartphone app, users can start and stop, or lock and unlock a Canyon. Other two quick phone commands offer the convenience of unlocking or re-locking the vehicle.

GMC Canyon is powered by three engines that are also efficient. The standard one is the 2.5L I-4 unit, while there is an optional 3.6L V6. Both powertrains include direct injection, variable valve timing and six-speed transmissions. The most powerful engine option is the 2.5L Duramax Turbo-Diesel, which joins the engine lineup for the MY2015.

Source: GMC

June 11, 2014

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Is Getting Upgrades

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is getting more goods. The eye-catching Sport 5-passenger compact crossover has been enhanced in terms of looks and engineering. The engine of the vehicle – the DOHC 2.0-liter-based 4-cylinder drivetrain, has been also boosted and noew produces 148 horsepower (108 kW). In addition, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has regarded Outlander as one of the safest compact crossover models. The SUV will be available in either 2WD or 4WD, as well as with a solid-shifting 5-speed manual or the sophisticated CVT transmission.

New for the 2015 model year are three packages: Deluxe, Premium and Touring. Deluxe Package for the SE grade adds leather seating surfaces and power-adjustable driver’s seat. The Premium one adds panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting, black roof rails, 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system with 9 speakers, auto dimming rearview mirror and power-adjustable driver’s seat.

The touring Package will enhance the Outlander Sport with MMCS Navigation system, leather seating surfaces, panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting, black roof rails, 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system, auto dimming rearview mirror and power-adjustable driver’s seat.

Every 2015 Outlander Sport model comes equipped with wide range of safety features and technologies such as seven air bags, Active Stability Control (ASC) with Hill Start Assist (HSA), Traction Control Logic (TCL), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE Specifications

Wheelbase:	105.1 in.
Length:	169.1 in.
Height:	64.2 in.
Width:	69.7 in.
Engine:	DOHC MIVEC 2.0-liter inline-4
Horsepower:	148 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque:	145 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm
Transmission:	5-speed manual or Sportronic® continuously-variable transmission (CVT)
Dynamics:	Anti-Lock Brake System w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist (HSA), Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL) and Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Wheels:	18 x 7-in. aluminum alloy
Maximum Tires:	225/55R18 all-season radials
Fuel Economy:	25 mpg city/32 mpg highway* (ES and SE 2WD with CVT) 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway* (ES 2WD with 5-speed manual) 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway* (ES and SE with AWD)

ES Grade Standard Features:

SE Grade Standard Features:

(added over ES grade)

Air conditioning with pollen filter
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Chrome grille surround
18-in. alloy wheels
Soft-touch instrument panel trim
4 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system
Roof carrier plug-in accommodation
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Active Stability Control (ASC)
Heated outside mirrors
Advanced front air bag SRS with passenger weight and driver’s seat position sensors, front seat mounted side-impact air bags and curtain side air bags with roll-over sensors
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
60/40 split folding and reclining high-back rear seats with armrest and cup holder
Remote keyless entry with panic feature
Center room lamp
Rear intermittent wiper
High-contrast gauge meters with full-color LCD Multi-Information Display
FUSE Hands-Free Link System® w/USB port
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
Power door locks and side view mirrors
Power windows with driver’s one-touch up/down
Steering-wheel mounted audio and cruise control
Two 12-volt power outlets

Super-wide beam High-Intensity Discharge (S-HID) headlights,
6 speaker 6.1-in. touchscreen display audio system
SIRIUSXM® satellite radio with 3-month pre-paid subscription
HD Radio®
Rearview camera
FAST-key passive entry system
One-touch Start/Stop (OSS) engine switch
Large center console with sliding armrest
Heated front seats
Rain-sensing wipers
Auto on/off headlight control
Fog lights with LED running lights
Chrome exterior beltline molding
Automatic climate control
Exhaust outlet with chrome tip

Source: Mitsubishi

June 11, 2014

Gumpert Apollo Tattoo Car Revealed [VIDEO]

Inked Gumpert Apollo has made a successful debut on 8th of June as announced in the beginning of the month. A lot of people gathered on a sun-drenched Regent Street in London to watch the official unveiling. This is one of the world’s first tattooed cars and it will participate in the Gumball 3000 Rally. It took exactly two weeks for the tattoo artist Aleksy Marcinow to ink the supercar and make it look really amazing! For this project, Marcinow collaborated with London Motor Museum. At the official premiere of the car, he and the owner of the museum have revealed this unique Gumpert.

In fact, the Apollo is one of the fastest cars in the world. It is powered by a4.2 liter bi-turbo V8 engine constructed by Audi and can produce up to 650 horsepower (478 kW). It is also one of most powerful street-legal cars ever created and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds. It has a top speed of 205 mph.

The inspiration for vehicle’s design was taken from Japanese art and irezumi. The latter is an area he is currently exploring. He has also disclosed that he has never tattooed a car before and at first it seemed like a crazy idea. However, he enjoyed the process and found that tattooing a car had many similarities to tattooing the human body. You can watch the video below to get sure of this!

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: London Motor Museum

June 11, 2014

What Makes Porsche 919 Hybrid Unique

If you wonder what lies under the skin of the new Porsche 919 Hybrid, which is the most complex Porsche race car ever built, it is the V4 2.0 liter Turbo Engine. The car was designed and developed in-house by Porsche engineers and it is going to compete in the top LMP1 category of World Endurance Championship (WEC) and Le Mans. 919 Hybrid is entered in the ‘6-megajoule’ class. According to the rules, this means that the 500 hp+ petrol engine must consume just 4.78 litres fuel per lap. The complex hybrid drive system was created exactly to satisfy these regulations, due to its ability to recuperate the thermodynamic energy from exhaust gases.

Optimum energy conversion efficiency is equal to the best possible ratio between supplied and used energy. This has influence every aspect of Porsche’s hybrid, its aerodynamics as well as its weight. What makes the energy efficiency a primary factor however, is the amount of fuel available per lap. In addition, hybrid system is also a pre-requisite for the factory cars starting in the LMP1-H category.

Porsche has registered the 919 Hybrid for the 6 megajoule category, which means that the car can use exactly 1.67 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy per 13.629 km (8 mile) long lap. In other words, with the energy the LMP1 Porsche prototype recuperates during the Le Mans race you could cover 4,576 km.

The car also uses highly innovative recuperation of thermodynamic energy from exhaust gases. It uses extra turbine generator unit instead of the wastegate. The energy from the exhaust gases drives a generator that produces electrical energy. This means that the Porsche 919 Hybrid is the only car which uses the braking energy as well as the “acceleration” energy. Both systems convert kinetic and thermal energy into electrical, which is then used in the liquid cooled lithium ion battery.

The approach used for the combustion engine is also unique. The V4 turbo unit with two litre engine displacement and direct injection represents the perfect combination of low weight and compact size. In addition, it also has structural rigidity and high power output – over 500 hp. Although the driving performance is the same as last year, the permissible amount of energy is 30 per cent lower.

Source: Porsche

June 11, 2014

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C – US Price

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C US-Spec will be offered at the American market with pricing starting from $53,900 (excluding delivery tax). The Italian manufacturer will also offer the Launch Edition, which is limited to 500 units and a price tag of $69,695.The 4C US-Spec is considerably more than its European sibling, which weighs just 895 kg (1,973 lbs).

The US version has a dry weight of 1,050 kg (2,314 lbs). The reason is because for the US-spec model is used stronger carbon fiber tub and some additional safety equipment in order the car to comply with the regulations.Alfa Romeo 4C is powered by a 1.8 liter turbocharged petrol with 240HP (177 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.

The engine is connected to a dual-clutch transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 258 km/h (160 mph). It will average 6.8 liters / 100 km (41.5 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 157 g/km. However, the additional weight will harm the figures, so the expected acceleration is around 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h and a fuel consumption of around 8.0 liters / 100 km (29.4 mpg US).

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C will be offered across 86 dealership in the United States and Canada. First deliveries will commence in the following months. This will mark the returning of Alfa Romeo in the US after a 20-year absence.

June 11, 2014

Two Renault Megane RS Cars for the Madrid Police

Renault Megane-RS Madrid Police - Side Angle

Police of Madrid, Spain has received two Renault Megane RS cars, which will help them to prevent crimes. The ex-fastest FWD (front-wheel drive) car around Nurburgring is one of the best hot hatchbacks in the world. It is not only extremely fast in straight line, but in the corners too, which makes it perfect for car chasing.

Both cars feature the typical police livery and equipment as well as a new doors from Kevlar, which is added for additional protection. Renault Megane RS is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol with 265HP (197 kW) and 360Nm (267 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in under 6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – eletronically limited.

The felons will have a real trouble escaping from these cars, because they are not only fast, but economical. Other special features include Recaro seats, R-Link Multimedia system and TomTom Live navigation system, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres, plus the latest on-board Renaultsport Monitor v2.0 featuring a more user-friendly interface, GPS-tracked lap timing, 0-62 mph times, G-force diagram, power output data and other information. Renault Megane RS Madrid Police - Side

June 11, 2014

2015 Nissan Navara – Looks, Performance, Robustness and Durability

Nissan has unveiled the all-new 2015 Navara, which is actually the 12^th generation of the world famous pick-up truck. The new Navara comes with refined look, complete makeover for the interior, better engine range and more robustness than ever.

Outside, the 2015 Navara boasts a new V-shaped front grille with a lot of chrome, LED DLRs (daytime running lights) and new turn signals that are incorporated in the door mirrors. There are also several new fresh body paint schemes to choose from – Savannah Yellow and The Earth Bronze combined with black B-pillars and chrome mirrors.

Inside, the pickup features a complete restyling with high quality material, aluminum trim elements, a high-resolution TFT display in the instrument cluster and an automatic air conditioning. The TFT display shows important information including navigation, compass, radio content, audio track info and a fuel economy indicator.

2015 Nissan Navara comes with a new high-strength chassis together with an updated leaf suspension. The turning circle has been reduced, which makes the pickup more maneuverable and nicer to drive.

The engine range include a reworked four-cylinder 2.5 liter diesel with either 163HP (120 kW) and 403Nm (297 lb-ft) of torque or 190HP (140 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. The update engine is up to 11 % more economical. There is also a revised four-cylinder 2.5 liter petrol engine. Both are offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic gearbox.

2015 Nissan Navara features a number of assistance systems including Vehicle Dynamic Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist and Active Brake Limited Slip.

Source: Nissan

June 11, 2014

Koenigsegg CCX in Australia for Sale – $1.3 million AUD

The only one Koenigsegg CCX in Australia is currently available for sale. The hyper-car is located in New South Wales and can be had for “just $1.3 million AUD (around $1.2 USD).The odometer has clocked only 281 km, which means that it is a brand new and is driven mainly for demonstration during auto shows and media events.

We don’t know the real reason, but the owner probably decided that he (or she) don’t need so expensive and useless “jewel”.

Otherwise, Koenigsegg CCX is a spectacular vehicle. It is powered by a 4.7 liter twin-supercharged V8 with 806HP (593 kW) at 7,000 RPM and 920Nm (679 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500RPM. The same engine can be tuned to 1,018HP (749 kW) and 1,060Nm (782 lb-ft) (powering the impressive CCX-R).

It is connected to a 6-speed manual CIMA gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of over 395 km/h (245 mph). According to the owner, it can do 417 km/h (259 mph).The chassis is made from carbon fiber reinforced with Kevlar and aluminum honeycomb like previous models.

June 11, 2014

Mazda SKYACTIV-D 1.5 liter Diesel

Mazda has unveiled full details about the newly developed four-cylinder, 1.5 liter SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine. It will power the next generation Mazda2 and boasts a number of technologies improving not only the performance, but the fuel consumption as well. The new engine complies with EURO 6 regulations.

Combined with Mazda’s i-stop idling stop technology, i-ELOOP brake energy regeneration system, and high-efficiency SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission or SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission, the SKYACTIV-D 1.5 will ensure the all-new Mazda2 achieve among the highest level test mode fuel economy figures for a vehicle powered solely by combustion engine in registered vehicles excluding hybrid and micro-mini vehicles in Japan, as well as drastically improved practical fuel economy.

It is another example of how Mazda is implementing its long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, which promises to deliver all Mazda customers both driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance.

The new engine delivers 105HP (77 kW) at 4,000RPM and 250Nm (185 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500RPM.

Key features of the SKYACTIV-D 1.5

Development pursued ideal combustion efficiency despite the lowest compression ratio of any small displacement diesel engine—14.8:1.
Cooling loss is suppressed by combustion mode transition control technology, and high dispersion solenoid injectors which, along with stepped egg-shaped pistons, help to reduce contact between the flame and chamber wall.
The range of homogeneous lean burn is extended through the adoption of high-pressure EGR and low pressure EGR systems, resulting in improved fuel economy, environmental performance and performance feel.
Engine cooling system features cooling water control valves (CCV) and water jacket spacers^*4 for improved combustion efficiency and reduced mechanical resistance.
Variable turbine geometry turbocharger with rotation sensor delivers plentiful boost pressure from low through to high engine speeds.
Water-cooled intercooler integrated into the intake manifold improves acceleration response and turbocharger efficiency.
Outstanding environmental performance to meet Japan’s Post New Long-term regulations and Euro6 emission standards without an expensive NOx aftertreatment system.

Source: Mazda

June 11, 2014

Nissan Vision Gran Turismo Concept

Nissan has published a new picture of Vision Gran Turismo Concept on Twitter. The Japan manufacturer didn’t release any further information, but the interesting sports car resembles a GT-R from the future.

There is a strange V-motion front fascia and slender headlights. The huge air-intakes are going to deliver enough air for the expected extremely powerful engine, which will power the upcoming Nissan GT-R. It is rumored to have over 800HP (588 kW), which is considerably more than the current most powerful version – Nismo having 600HP.

The drivetrain of the new Nissan GT-R will consist of the well-known VR38DETT 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 engine and an electric motor. Of course, a KERS-like system will be installed thanks to Williams F1 Team.

The Vision Gran Turismo Concept boasts a double bubble roof flowing into the rear end. There are also aggressive side skirts and huge five-spoke alloy wheels probably measuring 20” or 21”.

Nissan will unveil more information on June 16^th as well as more pictures and details.

Stay tuned!

Source: Nissan

June 11, 2014

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