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2013 Ford Fusion – US Price $21,900

Ford has announced the pricing of the new 2013 Ford Fusion, which is a very good choice, if you are searching for a midsize saloon.

The engines are very fuel-efficient (from 22 mpg in city to 34 mpg on highway). The car also boasts sharp handling, good ride and very low noise in the cabin. Other highlights include advanced technology and a lot of safety systems.

The exterior is really eye-catching compared to other vehicles in the same segment.

There are three trim levels available – S, SE and Titanium. The 2013 Ford Fusion S is priced from $21,900 and includes SAT NAV system, Bluetooth, iPod input, front/side and curtain airbags, stability control and traction control. The SE trim level is priced from $23,855 and the top-of-range Titanium starts at $30,500.

Source: Ford

June 5, 2013

2013 Dodge Ram Superman Power Wagon

Dodge has announced a new Ram Superman Power Wagon, which is prepared with the cooperation of Warner Bros.

The Ram interior and exterior design team created a special edition, one-of-a-kind “Man of Steel” Power Wagon truck with special “Man of Steel”-inspired design cues, colors and branding. The truck will make its debut June 10 in New York City at the world premiere of the movie. It will then be on display at special events throughout the summer and fall, including the National Finals Rodeo and State Fair of Texas, before being auctioned off for charity at a later date.

The Dark Ceramic Gray truck features a high-gloss black roof with Anodized Red grille accents, created from a durable 14-coat paint process. It has forged-aluminum, satin black 17” off-road wheels, Superman logos on the front grille and rear tailgate and a custom, one-off vehicle wrap inspired by the crest and texture of Superman’s suit. The wrap highlights a tone-on-tone interpretation of the iconic Superman S-shield, and helps unify themes found on the interior and exterior of the truck.

Interior includes custom mesh seat inserts reminiscent of Superman’s own suit with integrated Superman logos on the seats and console; Pewter leather seats; and Anodized Red paint trim accents on the doors, steering column, radio cluster and seats. There also is “Man of Steel” logo badging on the glove box and a “Man of Steel” screen backdrop and start-up screen on the radio cluster.

Source: Dodge

June 5, 2013

2014 Toyota Corolla Teased Again

2014 Toyota Corolla is going to make its official debut tomorrow – on 6th of June and just ahead of its reveal, the Japanese brand decided to tease the public once again. This time, what has been disclosed are parts from the front fascia of the car, which of course you can view below.

According to the rumors all over the web space, the 2014 model is going to look like the Toyota Corolla Furia Concept. The latter debuted in the beginning of this year at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.

The current images that have been released show part the grill, the new headlights and the emblem. In addition, it is also certain is that the redesigned Corolla is going to have aggressive new styling and new 17-inch alloy wheels next to the LED lighting clusters and the available touch screen audio system.

In addition, it has been also rumored that 2014 Corolla is going to be propelled by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine probably mated to a four-speed automatic transmission as a standard or an optional six-speed manual transmission.

We are definitely eager to see what tomorrow will bring after the official release of the car.

Pictures Source: Toyota Official Facebook Page

June 5, 2013

NRW Volkswagen Passat CC With Enhanced Power Output

The latest project by FolienCenter-NRW is this Volkswagen Passat CC which has been wrapped with high-grade Marrakech brown-matt taken from the Hexis foil program. However, they have made a contrast with the warm brown colour shade and the roof, external rear-view mirrors and the radiator grill which were covered in glossy black.

In addition, there is also a three-dimensional “R” relief which is embossed on the broad C-column in the wrapping dress. It is naturally reflected in the factory-installed R-line bodywork package of the luxurious flagship.

The specialists have also equipped this Volkswagen with new set of shoes. To make it even more luxurious they have included Bentley Mulliner rims with matt-black stars which perfectly match the 9×20-inch Nobel wheels. The latter in addition were applied with Nankang NS-II tyres of the dimension 225/30R20.

Furthermore, the CC was given a lowering DDC coilover kit which ensures that the wheel-tyre combination is completely fitted in the wheel houses. An additional boost in the engine was delivered by SKN. The professionals there managed to increase the output of the 2.0 litre TDI engine from 170 hp (125 kW) to about 210 hp (155 kW) via “stage 1” engine map optimization.

This enhancement also resulted in increase of maximum torque which now is more than 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) and thus leading to a powerful thrust whenever the accelerator is pressed.

At last, FolienCenter-NRW also put some efforts on the interior of the Passat CC. For instance the company equipped the car with aluminium surface of the R-line package on the dashboard, centre console and door linings wrapped in the colour of the car, R-line sports steering wheel which is flattened below and R-line aluminium pedal systems.

Source: FolienCenter-NRW

June 5, 2013

Pagani Zonda Revolucion – Price €2,200,000

Pagani has announced the Zonda Revolucion Special Edition, which will be the last Zonda ever produced. As such, it has a price tag of whopping €2.2 million.

The Pagani Zonda Revolucion is the apex of the celebration of performance, technology and art applied to a track car. Horacio Pagani and his team have created a car designed to amaze both on the track and in a car collection.

The hyper-car is powered by the well-known 6.0 liter V12 from AMG – 800HP (596 kW) and 730Nm (538 lb-ft) of torque. The curb weight is just 1,070 kg (2,359 lbs), which means a power-to-weight ratio of 748 HP/ton.

The 6 speed magnesium transversal and sequential gearbox changes gears in 20ms. The traction control developed by Bosch with 12 different settings and the renewed ABS system, allows the driver to adapt the behavior of the car to his driving style.

Other special features include new deflectors on the front hood and a vertical stabilizer on the rear hood. There is also a special rear wing with an F1-inspired Drag Reduction System (DRS) with two operating mods.

The brakes are Brembo with F1 tech-derived CCMR discs that are 15% lighter than the previous. They also provide increased stiffness and lower operating temperatures. The manufacturer says that these discs can last up to four times longer than their predecessors and provide stronger braking power.

We are expecting soon a hot lap around the Nurburgring, so stay tuned!

Source: Pagani

June 4, 2013

G-Power BMW M3 GTS SK II Sporty Drive TU Supercharger

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G-Power has announced their latest project based on the extremely fast BMW E92 M3 GTS. It received both styling and performance modifications and as we well know, G-Power always bets on the performance.

The E92 M3 GTS received a full supercharger system – GTS SK II “Sporty Drive”, which boosts the engine to 650HP (478 kW) at 7,800RPM and 630Nm (467 lb-ft) of torque at 3,900RPM. This is an increase of 200HP and 190Nm. 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 11.8 seconds. The top speed is 323 km/h (201 mph). The price for the complete G-POWER SK II „Sporty Drive“ TU supercharger system plus installation is €23,500.

The braking system is also improved – 6-piston calipers at the front with 396 mm Ceramic-Carbon brake discs and 4-piston calipers at the rear. In addition the G-POWER ceramic braking system reduces the unsprung mass by 50%, compared to a system with steel brake discs. Accordingly the cornering and road handling is improved significantly. The price for the complete set is whopping €26,238.

The wheel/tire set includes G-POWER 20” SILVERSTONE CS wheels fitted with 255/30 ZR 20 on the front and 295/25 ZR 20 on the rear axle – Michelin tires. The price is €7,437.

Source: G-Power

June 4, 2013

Vorsteiner McLaren-V Concept

Vorsteiner has announced the McLaren-V Concept. The project is based on the MP4-12C Coupe, but it will feature “style and performance” that is “nothing less than perfection”.

The exterior boasts a carbon fiber bumper and a carbon fiber front lip spoiler. There are also carbon fiber side blade attachments and a set of 20” front alloy wheels and 21” rears. The rear comes with a new ventilated bumper and an aggressive carbon fiber diffuser.

The MP4-12C is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine that produces 608 HP (447 kW) at 7,000RPM and a peak torque of 600 (442 lb-ft) at 3,000RPM. It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 329 km/h (204 mph). In terms of efficiency, the MP4-12C Spider will average 11.7 L/100km (24.2 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 279 g/km.

Source: Vorsteiner

June 4, 2013

2014 Chevrolet SS – US Price $44,470

Chevrolet has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 SS Sports Sedan. It starts from $44,470 including a $995 destination charge. The car will hit the showrooms in the end of this year.

2014 Chevrolet SS is powered by a LS3 6.2 litre V8 with 415HP (310 kW) and 563Nm (415 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed matic transmission that can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.

Standard extras include:

High intensity discharge headlamps with Light emitting diode daytime running lamps
Automatic Parking Assist
Chevrolet MyLink with a color touch screen and GPS-based navigation system
Bose^® premium audio system – including SiriusXM radio (with 12-month trial)
Color head-up display and color driver information center
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Alloy pedal covers
Heated and ventilated front seats with memory
Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning
Rear-vision camera with rear park assist
Keyless access and push-button start.

Additional chassis and suspension features include:

MacPherson strut front and multi-link independent rear suspension geometry
Electronic power steering system, optimized for sport driving
Standard Brembo front brakes, with ventilated, 14-inch (355-mm) two-piece rotors and four-piston calipers
Forged aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires: 19 x 8.5-inch wheels with 245/40ZR19 tires in front; 19 x 9-inch wheels with 275/35ZR19 tires at the rear.

The SS will be available in five exterior colors – Mystic Green, Silver Ice Metallic, Red Hot 2, Phantom Black Metallic and Heron White. All interiors will be Jet Black and feature sport front bucket seats.

Source: Chevrolet

June 4, 2013

Kia Pro_cee’d GT Cabrio Drawing Takes Over The Web

A drawing of a topless version of the Kia Pro_cee’d GT has been circulating around the web thus provoking many questions to be posed. Since officials at Kia said that, there have been numerous rumours that the Korean brand would indeed enter a cabrio into the market, this particular image made big discussions all over the Internet. However, the promise Kia has made is still unrealized.

These facts also inspire car enthusiasts and designers to create a picture of what a Kia cabrio GT might look like, and this is how the image above has been born. This particular Kia Pro-cee’d GT Cabrio concept drawing is of course only speculation. Nevertheless it brings about the thought that such a model would not be out of the realm of possibility.

Given that Kia has recently revealed their decision to expand the GT model range, the convertible version of the car would fit in very nicely with Kia’s current GT family. And to go even further into the realm of imagination, if we can guess what kind of engine will be used for such model, it would probably be the 204 horsepower (150 kW) 1.6L four-cylinder petrol unit fitted with a twin-scroll turbocharger.

The only thing left is just to have the expectation that we could have the happiness of seeing such GT Cabrio in the showrooms by the end of 2015.

News And Picture Source: kia-world

June 4, 2013

Alfa Romeo 4C Debuts At 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Alfa Romeo 4C is going to make a debut at 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event will take place between 12th and 14th of July and in addition, there will be also presented the exclusive “Launch Edition” of the compact supercar.

Back in March was the official debut of the “Launch Edition” at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show. There the vehicle showcased the true meaning of Italian sports car, embodying style, performance and technical excellence and offering maximum driving satisfaction in total safety.

To go further into details, the Alfa 4C is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive, compact sports coupé. It will offer its customers supreme agility with compact dimensions of just under 4 m length and 2 m width and 118 cm height. These dimensions contribute for greater aerodynamism and efficiency.

This Alfa Romeo is powered by an aluminium direct-injection1750cc turbo petrol engine, that produces 240 hp (175 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The unit is matched with Alfa’s TCT transmission. The effect is a Vmax of over 155mph, and an acceleration time of 4.5 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.

In addition, a new version of the Alfa DNA selector fitted to the 4C will also include a new Race mode alongside the original three options – Dynamic, Natural and All Weather. The result is an unforgettable and exciting driving experience.

Source: Alfa Romeo

June 4, 2013

Caterham Make Le Mans 24 Hours Debut

Caterham is going to participate for the first time in the Le Mans 24 Hours this year which will take place on 22nd and 23rd of June this year. In addition, the British company aims to investigate the viability of producing a customer Sports Prorotype package in the future.

The team will compete in the event with the Caterham SP 300R model which is a supercharged, mini Le Mans-style sports prototype. It has achieved glowing reviews from customers and media so far. In addition, there will be also the crew Caterham engineers, technicians and data analysts who will add the future success of the brand.

As a matter of fact, Caterham has an abundant heritage in motorsport. For instance, the most famous car of the company is the iconic Seven which was initially designed to be a race car for the road and its ‘ladder’ of highly-competitive one-make race championships is widely acknowledged as one of the finest in existence.

In addition, Le Mans 24 Hours will also be the first foray into international sportscar racing for Alexander Rossi. The Caterham Motorsport #41 LM P2 car will make its on-track premiere at the official ACO test at Le Mans on 8th and 9th of June. The official race will happen as mentioned above on the 22nd and 23rd of June.

Source: Caterham

June 4, 2013

2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Anniversary Edition

This year Porsche is celebrating a 50 year anniversary of the emblematic 911 sports car model. The celebration will happen at event at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 12th of September, where a commemorative 50 Years Edition of the model will make its premiere. The special model will be limited to 1963 cars.

This number is not accidental. Back in 1963 the company presented the original model to the public as the type 901. The new special edition is inspired by the first coupe and therefore it combines a distinctive silhouette with a rear-mounted, flat-six engine and rear wheel drive.

However, it delivers more efficient performance, and includes active sports suspension and exclusive body styling which result in modern visual characteristics. To be more precise, the special anniversary 911 is based on the 911 Carrera S. Nonetheless, it has wider body – 44 mm broader across the rear wheel arches.

What is more, the exterior styling includes features such as Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), special tuning to complement the increased track width, sports exhaust system for greater driving enjoinment.

What propels this car is the 3.8-litre flat-six engine, which generates 400 hp (295 kW) and thanks to which the 911 50 Years Edition sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 186 mph. The combined fuel consumption is 29.7 mpg, which equates to CO2 emissions of 224 g/km.

One-of-a-kind five-spoke cast alloy wheels give further contemporary interpretation of 911. The new 20-inch diameter wheels are finished in matt black paint with machine-polished centres. The anniversary edition is being offered in darker Graphite Grey, lighter Geyser Grey metallic and Black color.

Each of the 1963 cars has a unique ‘911 50’ badge finished in two-tone 3D-style on the rear lid. It also can be seen on the passenger side fascia strip together with the limited edition number of the individual vehicle.

Other special exterior elements included in the design of this Porsche are the high-gloss window frames and SportDesign exterior mirrors, Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and standard Bi-Xenon headlights.

Furthermore, the interior of the car includes styling touches similar to the original 911 such as green labelling on the instruments with white pointer needles and silver caps on the instrument pivot pins. In addition, the centre panels of the leather seats are reminiscent to the ‘Pepita’ tartan design from the 1960s.

According to customer’s choice, the leather interior can be ordered in Agate Grey or Black with decorative stitching. As a standard this special edition Porsche is equipped with sports seats with 14-way adjustment, while the 18-way Sport Seats Plus are optional.

2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition is already available and has a starting price of £92 257.

Source: Porsche

June 4, 2013

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