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2014 Peugeot 308 – Price £14,495

Peugeot has announced the full details and pricing for the new MY2014 308 model, which is now available to order. 2014 Peugeot 308 boasts a stylish design, impressive driving experience, class-leading efficiency and built to high-standards with high-quality materials, but does so in ways that also enhance the delights of ownership and the stress-free driving experience.

There are four trim levels: Access, Active, Allure and Feline, each one with compelling features and competitively priced.

The standard equipment for Access includes AC, remote central door locking, cruise control with speed limiter, DAB digital radio, LED daylight running lights and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Active model comes with dual zone air conditioning, electric handbrake, rear parking sensors, integrated 9.7” touch screen and SAT NAV.

The Allure features innovative full LED headlamps, 17” alloy wheels, a reversing camera and front parking sensors.

The top-of-range Feline has an impressive specification that includes a panoramic Cielo glass roof, Alcantara trimmed sports seats and the Driver Assistance Pack with an impressive collection of driver assistance and safety devices: Dynamic Cruise Control, Emergency Collision Alert and Emergency Collision Braking System.

The engine range includes five petrol and HDi diesel engines, all offering class-leading fuel economy and low CO₂ emissions.

2014 Peugeot 308 is priced from £14,495 with first deliveries from January, next year.

ACCESS MODEL

Exterior features

– LED daytime running lights, Rear lamps with ‘claw effect’ LEDs, colour-coded door mirrors / door handles

Comfort and convenience

– Manual mono-zone air conditioning, Electric ‘one touch’ front windows, remote controlled central locking and cruise control with speed limiter

In-car entertainment

– DAB digital radio, USB connection and Bluetooth connectivity

ACTIVE (extra features over the ACCESS model)

Exterior features

– 16″ alloy wheels

Comfort and convenience

– Dual zone air conditioning, electric handbrake, rear parking sensors and leather steering wheel

– Automatic headlamps (with follow-me-home function) and wipers

In-car entertainment

– 9.7” multifunction colour touchscreen, satellite navigation and USB input for external audio device

Interior features

– Electric driver lumbar support

ALLURE (extra features over the ACTIVE model)

Exterior features

– 17″ alloy wheels, Front fog lights and Full LED headlamps with fully integrated LED daytime running lights

Comfort and convenience

– Reversing camera & front parking sensors and electric folding door mirrors with courtesy approach lighting

FELINE (extra features over the ALLURE model)

Exterior features

– 18″ alloy wheels, Panoramic Cielo glass roof and tinted rear side windows

Interior features

– Alcantara trimmed sports seats and passenger lumbar support

Comfort and convenience

– Peugeot Open & Go system (keyless entry) and Driver Assistance Pack:

Dynamic Cruise Control, Emergency Collision Alert and Emergency Collision Braking System

Source: Peugeot

October 3, 2013

Brabus B63S Mercedes-Benz G-Class 6×6

Brabus has exhibited their B63S Mercedes-Benz G-Class 6×6 at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The special 6-wheel SUV boasts incredible performance and unique off-road capabilities.

The exterior features a complete aerodynamics package including a new front spoiler, a carbon fiber hood scoop and carbon fiber wheel arches. There are also tinted xenon headlights, underbody protection and LED daytime running lights.

The interior boasts premium leather upholstery, Alcantara trim and a bespoke headliner. Other highlights include illuminated sill plates and alloy pedals.

The 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted to 700HP (515 kW) and 960Nm (708 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 156HP and 200Nm. 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) – electronically limited.

Source: Brabus

October 2, 2013

2014 Subaru Outback 2.0D SX Lineartronic

2014 Subaru Outback comes with enhanced handling characteristics, revised suspension components and the latest incarnation of Subaru’s Vehicle Dynamics Control. The model also features a revised design for both the interior and exterior.

The most significant change is the new powertrain pairing. A world first, Subaru engineers have combined the popular 2.0-litre Boxer diesel engine with a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) – bringing improvements in driveability, fuel economy and emissions while also widening the car’s appeal immensely.

The 2014 MY Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic variant will feature a new trim level, the SX. High levels of standard equipment are featured inside and out.

The exterior comes with new 17” gunmetal alloy wheels, along with body-coloured bumpers, body-coloured power folding door mirrors (with integrated LED indicator repeaters), and matching colour-coded door handles. Silver roof rails and a roof spoiler are other exterior accents, while a power-sliding glass sunroof (with sunshade) and UV protected front, side and rear glass also feature. Self-levelling automatic HID headlamps and rain sensing wipers add convenience for the driver.

Further highlights include front fog lights, pop-up headlight washers, heated mirrors, rear window defogger with timer, front and side window defrosters, and a windscreen wiper de-icer function.

The interior boasts multi-functioning leather-trimmed steering wheel, heated sports seats providing extra comfort when the weather turns cold. There are also a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, Bluetooth hands-free system, audio system with USB connectivity and a VGA centre display with rear vision camera are all present.

Source: Subaru

October 2, 2013

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser – Price £34,995

Toyota has introduced the all-new 2014 Land Cruiser expected to hit the market on 1^st December. The model benefits from a refreshed exterior design, improvements to the interior, new entertainment features and advanced off-road technologies. The entry-level model is priced from £34,995, while the top-of-range Invincible 3.0D A/T 7-seat costs £52,495.

There are three trim levels: Active, Icon and Invincible. The SUV benefits from significant enhanced specification on Icon and Invincible grades, while retaining the pricing levels of the corresponding outgoing grades.

There are also different packages, which can be ordered to improve safety, off-road capabilities or interior.

Safety Pack

In addition to the comprehensive range of safety features available as standard on 2014 Land Cruiser, customers can specify an additional safety pack. This includes adaptive cruise control with pre-crash system, designed to minimise the chances of injury in the event of a collision. This pack is priced at £1,360.

Off-road Pack

The Icon grade can be specified with all the off-road driver assistance technology available as standard on Invincible grade. This pack is priced from £1,650.

Two-tone leather

Icon and Invincible grades can be specified with two-tone leather upholstery as a ‘no-cost’ option.

2014 Land Cruiser is available to order now, with customer deliveries from 1 December

MODEL	ENGINE/TRANSMISSION	BODYSTYLE	OTR PRICE
Active	3.0D M/T	3 Door/5 Seat	£34,995
Active	3.0D A/T	5 Door/5 Seat	£38,750
Active	3.0D A/T	5 Door/7 Seat	£39,145
Icon	3.0D A/T	5 Door/7 Seat	£47,495
Invincible	3.0D A/T	5 Door/7 Seat	£52,495

Full specification details of the model range can be found below:

Active	Icon (in addition to Active)	Invincible (in addition to Icon)
17” Alloy Wheels Front fog lamps LED headlamps LED Daytime Running Lights Electric windows Body coloured door handles Body coloured retractable door mirrors Chrome radiator grille Climate control air conditioning Toyota Touch 2 with 9 speakers, radio/CD & Multimedia connectivity Rear view camera Bluetooth Cruise control Smart entry & start system Leather steering wheel and gear shift knob Fabric seat and door trim 7 airbags VSC with Active Traction Control Hill-start Assist Control and Downhill Assist Control (no DAC on 3dr) Privacy glass(3dr only)	18” Alloy Wheels Leather seats Powered and heated front seats 3^rd row seats: power folding Electrically adjustable steering wheel Electric foldable mirrors Triple zone automatic air conditioning Dusk sensing headlamps Rain sensing wipers Auto dimming rear view mirror Toyota Touch 2 with Go, 14 JBL speakers, radio/CD & Multimedia connectivity DAB Front and rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitor system Privacy glass Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System Colour TFT display	Leather and wood steering wheel Rear electric suspension & Adaptive Variable Suspension Crawl control and multi terrain select Trailer Stability Control Multi terrain monitor with 4 cameras Lane change assist with blind spot monitor system and rear traffic cross alert Rear entertainment system (Blu Ray) 2^nd row heated seats Sunroof

Source: Toyota

October 2, 2013

CDC Performance Range Rover Sport [video]

CDC Performance has announced their latest project based on the first generation Range Rover Sport. The name of the project is Nighthawk and it includes both styling and performance upgrades.

The exterior has a wide body kit including new front and rear bumpers, a pair of extended side skirts as well as widened wheel arches. There is also a set of 23” alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile 315/25 R23 tires. For improved stance, the big SUV is fitted with an electronic module for the air suspension, which can reduce the ride height by 70 mm.

Other upgrades include a dual sports exhaust system, new brakes with 6-piston calipers (front and rear).

The interior boasts Alcantara and leather surfaces, a lot of carbon fiber elements and new steering wheel.

The 5.0 liter supercharged V8 is boosted to 580HP (426 kW) and 695Nm (512 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 70HP and 70Nm.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NynuxFcJ_TE

Source: CDC Performance

October 2, 2013

Interior Of 2015 Cadillac Escalade Teased

2015 Cadillac Escalade Interior Last week Cadillac announced that it will unveil its brand new 2015 Cadillac Escalade Luxury SUV on 7th of October in New York City. In addition, the brand also revealed two teaser images of the vehicle, which displayed part its headlights.

Now, the brand is disclosing a third image, which is all about the interior of the car. The greatest changes made in the vehicle are probably there. The all-new interior delivers luxurious handcrafted elements with state-of-the-art advanced technology.

In addition, the new design takes benefits of Cadillac’s cut-and-sew interior craftsmanship technique. The latter allows precisely elegant surfacing of the instrument panel and door areas. The modern elements in the car are achieved thanks to the advanced technical features and controls, as well as the latest features in luxury, connectivity and safety for up to eight occupants.

Source: Cadillac

October 2, 2013

Prior Design Gives Porsche Panamera New Aerodynamic-Kit

Porsche is one of the most luxurious brands in the automotive industry nowadays. It produces nothing but exclusive and stunning new vehicles among which is the new Panamera. The car entered production in 2010, and ever since it has achieved a high status among the customers.

To add even more excellence to the Panamera model, the tuners at Prior Design have developed a special aerodynamic kit, called PRIOR600. Originally the car is powered by a 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 engine which is capable of delivering 520 hp (388 kW) at 6,000RPM and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque at 2,250 RPM.

Now changes to the engine have been made, but the exterior has undergone some significant transformations. All parts used in the kit are made from Dura-Flex Fiber Reinforced Plastic, which is characterized by an excellent surface finish which provides sufficient flexibility combined with high stability.

To be more precise, the package consists of the following: PRIOR600 front bumper, PRIOR600 rear bumper, PRIOR600 side skirts, PRIOR600 front bonnet, PRIOR600 rear trunk spoiler, as well as mounting material.

Below, you can see the most recent photos of the car that the design team has made.

Source: Prior Design

October 2, 2013

Ford Introduces New EcoBoost Race Engine at 24 Hours of Daytona

Ford Motor Company will bring its 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost racing engine to the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship series. The new unit will debut at the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona in January next year.

In addition, it will run the entire 12-race season and will power a new-look Daytona Prototype car. The vehicle will be driven by Michael Shank Racing, which will be the first team to put EcoBoost power behind its DP car.

Ford EcoBoost engine provides both performance and fuel economy, on and off the track. The powerplant includes all the newest technologies – direct injection, turbocharging and high efficiency. Moreover, the engine will power a new Ford-inspired Riley Technologies Daytona Prototype car.

The body of the vehicle includes improved design cues created by the lead Ford production designer Garen Nicoghosian with aerodynamic support from Ford Racing chief aerodynamicist Bernie Marcus. The car is perfectly adapted obviously adapted for racing applications with racing controls.

The new engine will make its competitive racing debut at the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona. However, it will hit the Daytona track for the first time much sooner – on 9th of October.

What is more, Michael Shank Racing, Ford Racing and Continental Tire team up in order to set a new track record at the “World Center of Speed” by eclipsing the 210.364 mph lap laid down on 9th of February 1987 by NASCAR champion Bill Elliott. For this reason – to prepare for the record run, the EcoBoost engine has undergone endurance testing at Ford’s Dynamometer Lab.

Source: Ford

October 2, 2013

ONYX Reveals Bentley Continental GTVX Concept

ONYX Bentley Continental GTVX Concept has just been unveiled with several images, which will literally take your breath away. The ONYX tuning company has also revealed the details around this project.

Firstly, the engine under the hood of this Bentley is the V8 one which is capable of producing 600 horsepower (441 kW), which contributes towards an effortless acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h in under 4 seconds. In addition, the car has grown in size and now has a 30 mm wider wheel base. It was also fully equipped with carbon and polycarbonate exterior styling package.

The refinements and updates that have been made here have all undergone wind tunnel testing. A radical cosmetic change on the exterior, it comprises of one of the most comprehensive and light weight products.

Furthermore, the front, the rear and the sides have all been upgraded thanks to the wider track and 10mm lower ride height. As a result the redesigned Continental now delivers sharper handing which operates in combination with the additional power. At last, the visual presence of the car is entirely rounded off by the 22 inch flow forged wheels on which it runs.

Source: ONYX

October 2, 2013

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse [video]

Lamborghini has published a nice video in Youtube showing the true nature of Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse. The special edition Gallardo comes with a lot of carbon fiber and aluminum components reducing the weight and improving the performance vastly.

The Squadra Corse is based on the Gallardo Super Trofeo. It is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 naturally aspirated engine – 570HP (419 kW) and 540Nm (397 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 6-speed E-gear transmission. 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 10.4 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The total weight of Squadra Corse is just 1,340 kg (2954 lbs).

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse will be a limited model and it has a starting price of €191 100.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfiVR4Glejk

Source: Lamborghini

October 1, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – 1/4 mile in 12.23 seconds with 185 km/h

HPEdesign published a video showing a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hitting the dragstrip. One of current best US sports cars is able to cover quarter mile in low 12 seconds.

2014 Corvette Stingray is powered by a 6.2 liter V7 LT1 engine – 460HP (343 kW) at 6,000RPM and 630Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque at 4,600RPM. The engine is mated to a 7-speed manual gearbox with active rev matching. Originally, it accelerates 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

According to the testing, the model did 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.15 seconds, 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) in 9.5 seconds and covered ¼ mile in 12.23 seconds @ 185 km/h (114.88 mph).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-mHojkOT5k

This particular car comes with the Z51 package including:

· enhanced aero package for optimised high-speed stability

electronic limited-slip differential
specific shocks, springs and stabiliser bars
specific performance gear ratio
dry-sump oiling system, differential and transmission cooling
larger front (8.5J x 19″) and rear (10J x 20″) wheels and tyres
larger front (345 mm) and rear (338 mm) brakes

Source: HPEdesign

October 1, 2013

2014 McLaren 12C GT Sprint – Price €233,550

McLaren 12C GT Sprint is priced from £195,000 (around €233,550 or $316,000). The car is developed exclusively for track use, so it comes with a number of upgrades delivering maximum performance.

The model bridges the gap between the 12C and the all-out racing 12C GT3. The 12C GT Sprint boasts optimised aerodynamics and cooling upgrades.

The exterior features new front bumper, GT3-inspired bonnet, center-locking 19” wheels fitted with Pirelli competition tires and track-focused braking system with carbon ceramic (CCM) brake discs.

The interior features include FIA-approved rollcage and integrated fire extinguisher system. A fully adjustable HANS-approved, lightweight composite racing seat fitted with full six-point harness provides the optimum driving position, while an air-conditioning system is retained, albeit a lightweight version, offering added comfort.

A carbon fibre dash houses the race developed digital display and key vehicle controls which interface with a McLaren GT developed steering wheel.

The 12C is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine that produces 625HP (460 kW) at 7,000RPM and a peak torque of 600Nm (442 lb-ft) at 3,000RPM. It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Source: McLaren

October 1, 2013

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