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LUMMA Porsche Cayenne II GTS

Lumma Design has presented their tuning program for Porsche Cayenne II GTS. The CLR 558 GT-S bodykit is especially made for those customers who like to combine sporty dynamics with understatement. The tuning specialists aim to create the Cayenne GTS “hotter” than its big brother Turbo S.

The body kit includes a new front spoiler bumper, side skirts, and rear bumper fit all models from V6 to Turbo S and can be installed with all currently available wheel widenings. The front bumper is priced at 3,510. A pair of modified side skirts is 1,725 and the rear apron bumper is 2,670.

The Sports Activity Vehicle rolls enormous 10J x 22” wheels at the front fitted with 295/30 R22 and 12J x 22” with 335/25 R22 tires at the rear axle. The set is available in matt black, glossy black, or silver and can be furnished with designer stripes upon request. The price is 5,400.

Lumma can also install in exhaust pipe deflectors with four 90 mm chrome tailpipes for 950.

All conversion parts are TUV-certified and can either be delivered after painting in in-house facility or installed by LUMMA Design upon request.

Source: Lumma

January 10, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Mercedes-Benz is now adding two particularly fuel-efficient and eco-friendly BlueEFFICIENCY Edition models to the range: the 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition petrol.

The fuel consumption of the BlueEFFICIENCY Edition models is even lower than for the basic vehicles– by 0.2 (diesel) and 0.3 l/100 km (petrol) respectively, representing an improvement of five percent in each case. This means – 3.6 liters / 100 km with CO2 of 92 g/km for the CDI and 5.2 liters / 100 km with 120 g/km CO2 for the petrol variant.

The 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is a 1.5 liter diesel with 109HP (80 kW) and the 180 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol is a 1.6 liter naturally aspirated engine with 122HP (90 kW).

Factors contributing to the lower fuel consumption are: better Cd value of the A-Class from 0.27 – already a record for hatchback vehicles in this segment – to 0.26. Additional aerodynamic optimisation measures include, for example, the partial covering of the upper section of the radiator grille, aerodynamically shaped spring link coverings that improve the flow of air along the underbody at the rear axle, and a suspension that has been lowered by 15 mm.

The generator management system has also been revised, as has the manual transmission, which now features longer gear ratios in the higher gears. Visually, the BlueEFFICIENCY Edition models are differentiated by round LED daytime running lamps set into the bumper, assuming that customers have not selected either of the available options of bi-xenon headlamps or the Intelligent Light System.

The models will go on sale on 1 February 2013, while the first vehicles will reach customers in March 2013.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

January 10, 2013

Petrolicious: The Caretaker [VIDEO]

Andy Greene’s Sports and Vintage Race Cars is a special kind of a place. Why? Because it is literally the haven for vintage vehicles, where they are maintained and brought back to life.

The first video for the year by Petrolicious, presents the unique story of Andy Green, whose passion for all types of classic cars brought him to complete dedication to them. As a matter of fact, his greatest love is for the Ferrari marque and for this reason he has specialized in it for over three decades.

This made him one of the leading Ferrari mechanics in the country. And this basically that this man has worked on some models, we can only dream about seeing. More importantly, his vision about his work and passion lies on the responsibility to keep these amazing vehicles alive for future generations. Why he calls himself a “Caretaker”, you can understand by whatching the video below.

httpv://vimeo.com/56926831

Video Source: Vimeo

Source: Petrolicious

January 10, 2013

Lotus Racing Unveils Two New Models at Autosport International

Lotus Racing has just disclosed that it is going to reveal a brand new two Exige models at the 2013 Autosport International Show. In addition to the world debut, both race cars will compete in the race.

The two new derivatives are the the Exige V6 Cup – the latest Cup version for track or road, and the Exige V6 CupR – the pure race-bred car. They will make up part of a three car line-up, where the race winning Evora GT4 will also be on display as a perfect contender for race teams looking to compete in the newly announced SRO GT4 European Trophy.

Furthermore, those who are going to visit the stand of the brand will have the o opportunity to win a Driving Experience Day at the Lotus Driving Academy. In addition, on display will be also the award-winning Exige S and Evora S road cars.

Source: Lotus Racing

January 10, 2013

D2Forged Enhances the BMW 650i Gran Coupe

D2Forged BMW 650i Gran Coupe CV15 can undoubtedly called the “perfect car”. The firs reason for this is that the 650i Gran Coupe is equipped with V8 powerplant, which generates 330 kW (450 hp) amount of power. And secondly because the tuners from D2Forged Wheels have made it look even more aggressive.

To be more precise, the this BMW includes TwinPower Turbo technology of new-generation that comes with VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing. The new technology package increases the maximum power to 330 kW/450 hp, which is available between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm, and maximum torque to 650 NM (479 lb-ft) between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm.

This means that the BMW 650i Gran Coupe accelerates effortlessly from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds. Despite those impressive numbers, the average fuel consumption of the car lies between 8.6 and 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres (32.1 – 32.9 mpg) and has CO2 emissions between 199 and 206 grams per kilometer.

The powerful engine is mated to an eight-speed sports automatic transmission, which cooperates with an Auto Start-Stop function and ECO PRO mode.

More importantly, what makes this car truly unique are the 22″ D2Forged CV15 Concave Wheels. They complement perfectly the breath-taking red exterior of the BMW and include BBC Center, Chrome Lip and Gloss Black Inner Finish.

In addition, they were given a Hand Painted Red “D2″ Centercap Logo. For the front were utilized 22×9.0 – 2.0″ lip Shallow Concave wheels and for the rear – 22×10.5 – 5.0″ lip – Deep Concave ones.

Source: D2Forged

January 10, 2013

First Official Images Of 2014 Lexus IS Revealed!

2014 Lexus IS - Front The awaited 2014 Lexus IS has just been officially revealed with exclusive new photos. They show its powerful and elegant exterior and interior styling, and a cabin that is more spacious. The images are being released before the official world’s first appearance of the model at NAIAS on 15th of January.

The new Lexus model follows the design philosophy of the LF-CC Concept but displays its own interpretation of the spindle front grille arrangement. At first glance, the IS exudes power, elegance and a stronger brand identity.

Observed from one side, the vehicle shows the mass of the cabin concentrated towards the rear, with a rising line flowing from the blower body into the rear lamp clusters, adding more elegance and dynamism.

The headlamp cluster design is also something new and it includes Lexus’s signature L-shaped daytime running lights that are presented independently below.

2014 Lexus IS - Interior

Next, the interior of the car’s cabin has clean and elegant design, which leaves the feeling of luxury. The model now has a longer wheelbase which delivers more comfort and offers greater luggage capacity.

In particular, the thinner front seat design and the extended wheelbase ensure that there is more knee-room and access in the rear. The new rear seats also have a 60:40 split-folding function. In addition

Furthermore, the driver’s seat also has a new design and offers more comfortability and better lateral support. The seat hip point and the angle of the new steering wheel are lower, and the steering wheel’s reach adjustment has been increased, giving a more sporting driving position.

As you can see from the images, the materials used in the cabin are high-quality and they are complemented by advances in HMI technology and the introduction of a high-quality analogue clock. The centre console controls include electrostatic switches that need just a finger touch to adjust the air conditioning temperature.

The new 2014 Lexus IS F Sport models can be immediately recognized because of the special design of their grille and front bumper. The “waistline” of the spindle-shaped grille is set higher compared to standard models, thus creating a larger lower grille that can draw in the greater volume of cooling air needed for sportier driving.

What is more here is that there is also included exclusive seat design which provides extra support for the driver. The seats are made using an integrated foaming method that ensures there are no gaps between the upholstery and the filling, giving both excellent comfort and great lateral holding.

Source: Lexus

January 10, 2013

DMC Lamborghini Gallardo SOHO [video]

DMC has announced Lamborghini Gallardo SOHO. The tuning company has also published a video in Youtube presenting their new tuning program for the sports car.

The styling kit is created specially for the models produced from 2003 to 2007. The design is very similar to the new LP570, but according to us – it looks better. The body kit includes a new front bumper, a pair of modified side mirrors, side skirt extensions and a new rear diffuser. All components are made from carbon fiber.The interior boasts leather and carbon elements.

There is also a performance package boosting the engine with 68HP (50 kW) and 80Nm (59 lb-ft) of torque. The result is thanks to an ECU re-map and complete stainless sports exhaust system. Nothing is mentioned about the acceleration, but the top speed is more than 322 km/h (200 mph).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtVjEgjv6lw

Source: DMC

January 9, 2013

HARTGE BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11 – Test Drive [video]

Hartge has published a video with their tuned BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11. The mighty diesel is doing several accelerations from 80 km/h to 200 km/h. It is really impressive, what a big station-wagon can do on the highway.

BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11 is powered by a 3.0 liter three-turbocharged diesel with code name N57D30. The engine also features high-pressure piezo injectors and a lot of aluminum elements. It delivers 381HP (280 kW) and 740Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The fuel economy is just 6.3 liters per 100 km. The engine is mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox and the power is put on the road through AWD system.

The Hartge version boosts the engine to 438HP (322 kW) at 3,000RPM and 870Nm (642 lb-ft) of torque at just 2,900RPM. The price of the performance package is 2,689.40 including 19% VAT.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRAOo4UTAd0

Source: Hartge

January 9, 2013

2013 Suzuki Swift X-TRA – Price €14,290

Suzuki Germany has announced a special edition of the Swift. The Swift X-TRA is priced from €14,290.

The special edition is based on the 5-door Swift Club and comes with a new Bison Brown Metallic finish. There is also a choice between: Silky Silver Metallic, Cool White Pearl Metallic, Galactic Gray Metallic, Ablaze Red Pearl Metallic and Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic.

The 2013 Swift X-TRA rolls 16” alloy wheels fitted with proper tires. It is powered by a 1.2 liter petrol with 94HP (70 kW). It returns up to 56.5 mpg UK – 5 liter per 100 km with CO2 emissions of 116 g/km.

Among the standard equipment you will find 7 airbags, a roof spoiler, tinted windows, MP3-compatible CD radio featuring steering wheel-mounted controls, USB port and an air conditioning system with pollen filter.

Source: Suzuki

January 9, 2013

2013 Peugeot 208 Intuitive – UK Price £14,245

Peugeot 208 Intuitive Special Edition is available with a choice of petrol and HDi diesel engines, 3- and 5-door variant. The pricing starts from £14,245 for the 1.2 VTi 82HP petrol. The small car comes with better equipment and showcases new technology in the form of Park Assist – the automatic parallel parking feature which is available for the first time on a Peugeot.

All Intuitive models are based on the current 208 Allure versions but benefit from a range of extra standard equipment consisting of: Park Assist, 16” alloy wheels, Satellite Navigation, Cielo Roof with ambient lighting, Directional front fog lights, Automatic Dual Zone Air conditioning and LED surround on the instrument dials.

As well as the extra standard equipment, all Intuitive models also benefit from: ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), power steering, six airbags, remote control central locking with deadlocks, three rear three-point seat belts, 2/3–1/3 split folding rear seats, steering column adjustable for reach and rake, radio / single CD player, trip computer, Cruise Control with speed limiter, electrically operated / heated door mirrors and air-conditioning.

Model Range	On-the-road Price	Combined MPG	CO₂ Emissions
3 Door Models
208 Intuitive 1.2 VTi 82	£14,245.00	62.8	104
208 Intuitive 1.4 HDi 70	£15,545.00	74.3	98
208 Intuitive 1.6 e-HDi 92	£16,195.00	74.3	98
5 Door Models
208 Intuitive 1.2 VTi 82	£14,645.00	62.8	104
208 Intuitive 1.4 HDi 70	£15,945.00	74.3	98
208 Intuitive 1.6 e-HDi 92	£16,595.00	74.3	98

Source: Peugeot

January 9, 2013

Clone of Tesla Model S Debuts in Hong Kong

The popular and breath-taking Tesla Model S now makes its first debut in the Asian market and it is available for in-person customer demonstrations and test drives in Hong Kong. Model S is a premium sedan built as an electric vehicle with the aim to raise the spirits of public’s expectations of what a premium sedan can be.

According to the opinion of those who were firs to test drive the model there, the EV is quiet, smooth, and pollution free at the tailpipe. They have expressed that it was a pure joy to drive it and it was like no other car – being fast and very responsive, and at the same time including luxury and comfort.

Furthermore, Tesla also introduced its innovative “Design Studio” in Hong Kong, within the same space as its existing Service Center. The Studio includes interactive displays where customers can design their own Tesla Model S on a large touchscreen.

The goal of the new step that Tesla Motors have undertaken is to expand the impression and knowledge in the audience of how advanced technology behind Model S and what are the benefits of an electric car.

At the heart of Tesla Model S is a proven powertrain which delivers great range and a thrilling drive experience. The vehicle has a rigid body structure, nearly 50/50 weight distribution and a remarkably low center of gravity. This means that it offers responsiveness and agility nearly as a sports car.

In addition, Model S offers many battery options that set the benchmark for electric driving range. All of them utilize automotive-grade lithium-ion cells arranged for optimal energy density, thermal management, and safety.

On the other hand the interior of Model S is designed to deliver more cargo space than any other sedan in its class and features a second trunk under the hood. In the cabin can be also seen a 17” in-dash touchscreen with Internet capabilities, allowing for streaming radio, web browsing and navigation.

Tesla is promising that it will continue to expand its retail network into 2013, supporting the mission to engage and inform as many people as possible about driving electric vehicles.

Image Source: Flickr

News Source: Tesla

January 9, 2013

2013 Kahn Range Rover RS600 Adds More Styling

2013 Kahn Range Rover RS600 is the first tuning for this year that the specialists from A. Kahn Design have revealed. They have equipped the new generation Range Rovers with exceptional wheels matching is aggressive stance thus enhancing its overall appearance.

In particular, the vehicle has been equipped with Kahn’s popular RS600 wheels, which were especially enlarged to an impressive 9.5 x 23 inch in order to fit the new 2013 Range Rover model. As a matter of fact, this wheel and tyre package delivers an improved road ride.

Due to the increase in diameter, the wheels will ensure suppleness and control that eludes most luxury SUVs. In addition this also contributes to more confidence in driving during vigorous driving situations.

As we can see, the RS600 wheels incorporate distinctive clean lines and tensioned spoke surfaces that eventually “end” in a purposeful mechanical centre. They are in silver, but also there is an option of matte black and matte gun metal paint.

Source: A. Kahn Design

January 9, 2013

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