Here is a nice picture of the official 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. It is expected to make its official debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, next month.The successor of CL-Class is a bit “softer” than we expected, because Mercedes-Benz has already said that the production version will resemble the concept shown at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.The stylish S-Class Coupe will have the same engine range as the saloon, so it will be offered in both high-performance S63 and S65 AMG models.The interior will be also taken from the sedan, but the analog clock will be removed and the steering wheel will have a new design. Other changes include repositioning of the wood trim on the dashboard as well as more metallic accents.Stay tuned for more information and pictures.
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe [official image]
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2014 Avorza Dodge Ram 3500 Black and Red [video]
Here is a video with some highlights of 2014 Avorza Dodge Ram 3500 Black & Red Edition prepared by Alex Vega The Auto Firm. The vehicle comes with styling modifications only.The stylish pick-up truck is finished in finished in black metallic paint and comes with a lot red accents – headlights, emblems, side signs and two-tone wheels fitted with low-profile Pirelli tires. The tuned Ram 3500 also comes with fully-adjustable air suspension.The power is coming from a 6.7 liter inline-six Cummins diesel – 350HP (260 kW) and 880Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YKKop912H8 -
2014 Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX Shown At Chicago Auto Show
At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai premiered its brand new addition to its most popular line-up of vehicles – the Veloster. The model is called Veloster RE:FLEX and it is built upon the successful 2013 Veloster RE:MIX.However, this model can show-off with its sportier look and one-of-a-kind styling. Precisely, the car will run on exclusive and standard 18-inch alloy wheels with a PVD chrome finish and will be propelled by the Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that is coupled with a six-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission.
What is more, the Veloster RE:FLEX is equipped as a standard with projector headlights with LED headlight accents, LED taillights, illuminated door sills, chrome hood accents, chrome door handles, special RE:FLEX badging, floor mats and a choice of black or red full leather seating.
Hyundai has included also as a standard its popular Style Package, that adds front fog lights, piano black interior accents, 450-watt Dimension premium audio system with eight speakers and with a subwoofer. The package also gives to the model a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, alloy pedals and an automatic up driver’s window.
The rearview camera, which is in general an optional feature, here comes as a standard. It projects what it captures on the 7-inch touchscreen display, which also shows important vehicle information. At last, RE:FLEX will be offered in a choice of several unique exterior paint finishes: Ice Pearl, Century White, Vitamin C, Ultra Black, and Boston Red paint finishes.
2014 Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX will be available in dealerships this Spring with a limited production run of 3000 units.
Source: Hyundai
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Volkswagen GRC Beetle To Compete In Red Bull Global Rallycross
Volkswagen and Andretti Sports Marketing have introduced more information about the 2014 Rallycross program. This included the reveal of a new vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show. The brand has announced also that it will run two cars in the series for drivers Tanner Foust and Scott Speed.At first, the team will compete with modified Polo rally cars, and later will switch during the season to the Volkswagen GRC Beetle. The latter is an all-wheel-drive rallycross car that is built upon the third-generation Beetle and will offer more than 560 horsepower (412 kW) from its turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engine.
If you haven’t heard about the Rallycross, well here some info: this is the fastest growing form of motorsports in the United States. The cars which are competing are pitted against each other and the clock in a series of heats on a closed course that’s usually a mixture of dirt and pavement, with a 70-foot jump. What attracts the most is that the action is fast and intense.
Tanner Foust, as mentioned, will sit behind the steering wheel of the Beetle. He is a 2011 and 2012 GRC champion and runner-up in 2013. Foust is also famous for hosting the U.S. version of Top Gear and for his rally driving skills.
The other driver to take part in the rally is Scott Speed, who will be racing the 7UP entry. Speed has competed at the very pinnacle of motorsports, driving Formula 1 for Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2006 and 2007. He also participated in NASCAR between 2008 and 2013.
Red Bull Global Rallycross series begins in May, where a pair of Polo cars driven by Foust and Speed will be competing. The definitive Volkswagen GRC Beetle will appear at the X Games in June.
Source: Volkswagen
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Custom Honda Civic Si Coupe Revealed In Chicago
Forza Motorsport is probably the best racing game franchise. It has teamed up with Honda to reveal the winning entry of the Forza Motorsport Civic Si Design Contest at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The model was chosen from nearly 170 entries, and it is designed by Forza gamer Tiffany Labedz.More importantly, this Civic is unique and is among the first vehicles from the Forza Motorsport community to be brought from the virtual world to the real one. It is no secret that Honda loves to meet its customers where their passion lies. Bringing it to life this virtual model at the Chicago Auto Show is an example of how cars and gaming are increasingly intertwined.
Next to the custom Civic coupe, the visitors of the show will have the opportunity to play the new Honda Legends Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 on Xbox One, which includes the here-shown redesigned 2014 Civic Si Coupe, the 1984 Mugen CRX and the 1994 Prelude.
Honda also stated that it looks forward to more projects like this, because it finds inspiration in the passion and creativity of Forza Motorsport fans.
Source: Honda
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Prior Design Widebody For The W219 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Prior Design are back with…an old-ish Mercedes-Benz CLS? The W219 went out of production almost 4 years ago to make way for the future. Apparently, however, it still makes sense for Prior to be releasing “widebody” kits for them.And this one here takes the cake for ostentatiousness – dark coppery paint job with eye-blindingly red lines on the sides, company decals, and tires bigger than the rings of Saturn. And that’s not even counting the flaring wheel arches.
Yes, both of the front fenders have been replaced while the rear ones have received a noticible widening. There’s also a Prior front bumper and one at the back as well. The side skirts are also new and apparently there’s an add-on piece for the hood. In other words, the same old Prior story: expensive plastic bits (okay, “dura-flex fiber reinforced plastic” bits). That will be $8,000, please
Still, quite the shocker, isn’t he?
Source: Prior Design
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Renault KWID Concept And The Flying Companion
Wouldn’t you know it, the playful-looking KWID actually does have a complementary drone with it. Not that Renault are planning to actually really make it in the near future, but we are quite stumped. Unveiled at the Delhi Auto Show, this is the French company’s first ever concept outside of the European continent. It had to be good, then. And it is. By good, of course, we mean outlandish.It was sort of designed locally: input from Renault Design India played a big part in the process. It’s pretty short and has almost no overhangs and thus Renault describe it as a “bouncing vehicle”. Add the freakishly big tires into the equation and you’ve got yourself a buggy-like car. It’s still two-wheel driven though.
The one that can be seen at the Auto expo has a 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine and a dual-clutch EDC transmission with a touch pad for shifting gears (yuck). The original idea, however, is to slot in the company’s Z.E. (electric) drivetrain. There’s place for the batteries and a plug behind the Renault logo.
Inside, the KWID is appropriately fitted with an electrically operated front bench seat, electric opening doors, LED lighting, and -instead of a dashboard – a vertically-mounted TFT touchscreen display offering the latest in connectivity.
And speaking of connectivity, we can’t neglect the fact that the KWID has a drone mounted on its top. It’s called the Flying Companion and it has two modes of operation. One is the automatic mode that uses a pre-progarammed flying sequence and GPS location to keep itself out of trouble. The second mode involves a tablet and you as a pilot. Renault say that the companion can be used for scouting traffic, taking aerial pictures and detecting obstacles, but wouldn’t that be a bit distracting from, you know, the main act of driving?
“Customers in new markets are much younger. Their expectations are different and customers are basically gamers. They tend to take a closer interest in technology and want to enjoy themselves. This concept car meets those needs in a variety of ways, but mainly thanks to the Flying Companion which makes driving both safe and fun. This is the very first time in the long automotive history we can drive on earth with an eye in the sky. It’s an amazing feature!” says Serge Mouangue, Brand Manager and Innovative Cooperative Laboratory Manager.
Apparently not.
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Maria Sharapova and her Porsche Panamera GTS
Maria Sharapova is the new Porsche Brand Ambassador, who presented her interpretation of an exceptional sportscar in the luxury segment – the Porsche Panamera GTS. The unique four-door coupe comes with a lot of individualization options available through the Porsche Exclusive program.
The Panamera GTS by Maria Sharapova boasts a high-gloss white paintjob with black LED headlights, tinted LED taillights, black tailpipes and 20” black alloy wheels. There is also an extended leather trim in the interior with decorative stitching in crème. The instrument dials are painted in the body colour white as well as the vehicle key. The front and rear headrests are embossed with the Porsche crest and the armrests are customised with the “Panamera GTS” model logo. The carbon door sill guards feature individual “Maria Sharapova” lettering.
The engine is the well-known 4.8 liter naturally-aspirated V8 – 440HP (324 kW) at 6,700RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 288 km/h (179 mph). The fuel consumption is decent – 15.7 l / 100 km in city; 7.8 l / 100 km on the highway and 10.7 l / 100 km on combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 249 g/km.
Source: Porsche
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2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo EU-Spec – 600HP
Nissan is going to exhibit the European version of the highly anticipated 2014 GT-R Nismo at the Geneva Motor Show on 4th March. The racing machine delivers “factory tuned” supercar dynamics with revolutionary enhanced aerodynamics and ultra-precise handling.
The Nissan GT-R Nismo features exclusive styling that embraces the longstanding racing philosophy of form following function. It has numerous motorsports-inspired technologies to enhance the car’s performance through optimised aerodynamics, suspension and powertrain, creating a well-balanced machine that is at home on both the road and track.
The Nismo is now available in Japan, and will hit the European market in September. It has been developed and tested at Germany’s famous Nurburgring Nordschleife, widely considered to be one of the most challenging circuits in the world.
2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo EU-Spec will be powered by the well-known 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 tuned to 600HP (441 kW). Advanced aerodynamics generating additional 100kg of downforce at 300km/h (186mph) for exceptional road-holding.
“With a 7:08.679 lap time, we can authoritatively say that the Nissan GT-R Nismo*2 holds the volume production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, which is the gold standard of high performance achievement.”, commented Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.
Source: Nissan
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Mercedes-Benz E250 Coupe Special Edition for Japan
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled 2014 E-Class Coupe Special Edition exclusively for Japan. Only 100 units will be produced from the limited edition model – Polar White (80 units) and Fire Opal (20 units).
It is based on the E250 Coupe and comes with twin-spoke 18” AMG alloy wheels and with an exterior sports package. There are also different front and rear spoilers along with other side skirts.
The Polar White model comes with red upholstery for the interior, while the Fire Opal has natural beige upholstery. Both of them come with a dashboard and steering wheel wrapped around in Nappa leather.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E 250 Coupe JDM Special Edition is priced at ¥7,120,000.
Source: Mercedes-Benz
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SRT Debuts Three 2014 Satin Vapor Editions In Chicago
SRT brand is expanding lineup for the 2014 model year with three exclusive new models carrying the name Satin Vapor Editions. Precisely, the modification will be done for the following vehicles: Chrysler 300 SRT, Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT.The modified models can be currently viewed at the Chicago Auto Show, where they have made their debut yesterday. SRT’s Satin Vapor Edition packages were specifically designed to fit the personality of each model.
All three vehicles are fitted with 20-inch by-9-inch forged-aluminum split five-spoke wheels that are finished in Black Satin Vapor Chrome. Another important “detail” in common is the engine, which is the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine.
The unit generates 470 horsepower (351 kW) and 470 lb.-ft. (637 Nm) of torque, and thanks to the use of an active valve exhaust system which allows the Fuel Saver Technology to engage over a wide rpm range, the cars can achieve up to 23 mpg highway.
To start with the first vehicle, the 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT Satin Vapor Edition adds over the common enhancements Satin Black mirrors, Satin Black spoiler, grey 6.4-liter HEMI badge, Satin Black roof and red Brembo calipers. Here, the designers have offered the cistomers the choice of Bright White, Billet Silver and Granite Crystal exterior paint finishes. An optional black body stripe is also available.
The interior of 300 SRT Satin Vapor sports black seats trimmed in Nappa leather with ultra-suede inserts. There are also visible matte carbon and piano black accents that adorn the instrument panel, door bezels and center console.
The second model, the 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT Satin Vapor Edition adds Satin Black mirrors, grey 392 HEMI badge, red Brembo calipers and Satin Black fuel door, and also Bright White, TorRed, Header Orange and Graphite exterior paints. Here the interior is decided in charcoal seats trimmed in Nappa leather with ultra-suede inserts and mini-carbon bezel instrument panel.
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Satin Vapor Edition is the third and last vehicle of the special edition series. Its special exterior treatment includes Satin Black Super Bee tail graphic, Satin Black roof and hood, Satin Black mirrors and spoiler, grey 392 HEMI badge and red Brembo calipers. Available exterior colors are Bright White, Billet Silver, TorRed and Graphite.
The interior of the Charger SRT Satin Vapor Edition features premium black seats again trimmed in Nappa leather with ultra-suede inserts and includes the Uconnect Media Center with the 8.4-inch touchscreen LED display.
2014 Chrysler 300 SRT, Dodge Challenger SRT and Charger SRT Satin Vapor Edition models will be available in dealerships in the second quarter of this year.
Source: Chrysler
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SsangYong XLV Concept To Make Geneva Debut
Geneva Motor Show will see the birth of SsangYong latest concept which is called XLV concept. The initials stand for eXciting smart, Lifestyle and Vehicle and serve as a means to convey the true character of the vehicle.In addition to this the brand has also released two teaser images which in m opinion look incredible and definitely makes me inpatient to see the real car. Precisely, the XLV is a “multi-role” (as the brand call it) B-segment SUV concept which offers significantly lower CO2 emissions.
The reduce emissions are due to its mild hybrid system that combines a 1.6 litre diesel engine with an electric motor powered by a lithium ion battery. Back in 2011 the brand introduced the SsangYong XIV-1 Concept that showcased brands innovative design capabilities, strong and yet smooth lines, and perfect proportions for a compact SUV.
The XLV is 290mm longer than the XIV-1 and provides accommodation for seven passengers in an innovative 2+2+2+1 arrangement. Here the seventh seat slides between the second and third rows for optimum flexibility.
This latest concept exudes a rhythmical and dynamic exterior design and is aimed to appeal to the user seeking individuality and practicality. The wheelbase here is 2,600mm. Other dimensions are: 4,430mm length, 1,845mm width and 1,600mm height.
Source: SsangYong
