The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recognized 2018 Kia Niro with the highest possible Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) award. The vehicle has managed to catch the eye with its Forward Collision Warning System and Autonomous Emergency Braking System and the high-intensity discharge headlights. Although being an award for safety and comfort, we should mention that this is a sexy machine with numerous technological advancements – and we are happy to know that along with all the pleasure from driving there is vast number of safety features that would act adequately in tricky situations.
With this award, the total number of recognitions from IIHS of Kia vehicles only for 2018 is nine – it is a big number and as we can see, Kia is still on the chase of making this number even bigger!
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The award itself, the TSP+ requires a vehicle to earn “Good” ratings in six crashworthiness tests – these include driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength, head restrain and more, along with “Good” or “Acceptable” rating in the passenger side small overlap front tests, “Advanced” to “Superior” rating for front crash prevention and “Good” rating in headlight testing. Also, in order to be a fit for the prize, the vehicle must also earn “Good” rates in five crashworthiness tests and earn “Advanced” or “Superior” rates for crash prevention and “Good” rate for headlights tests.
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BMW team has finally introduced the latest 2019 8 Series Coupe. Available as a BMW M850i xDrive model, the coupe makes a dramatic comeback after two decades and definitely would mark a new chapter in the story of the brand with outstanding performance, elegant design and advanced technologies.
Kia presents the third generation of Ceed model – designed, developed and engineered in Europe, the handy machine has managed to impress anyone with its capabilities and technological features. And just like its predecessors, the new model will be built and engineered in Kia’s facility in Žilina, Slovakia, along with its siblings Sportage and Venga.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles are still one of the best in terms of technological advancement, features and sporty feel. Refined and revised to perfection, every AMG machine would showcase beautiful body language, along with one of a kind driving experience. However, there are people who seek even more – RENNtech, for example, who offer a special upgrade kit for E 63 and E 63 S.
ŠKODA has recently announced some improvements and changes in the Fabia lineup. And finally here we are standing and witnessing all this that was promised. With new all-petrol engine range, boosted equipment goodies and refined engineering solutions, the mighty Fabia is ready to rock the streets!
BMW X3 is still one of brand’s most popular and beloved machines to date and as it seems, it is also a favorite one for tuners and engineers. And probably this is why Dähler Design & Technik GmbH has decided to take a closer look at a particular model and tweak it a bit. In fact, there are numerous tweaks, upgrades and fine-tunings. So, let’s check out what this project is all about!
Ford, America’s police brand has introduced the new Police Interceptor Utility vehicle, the first pursuit-rated hybrid SUV. This project is the response from the law enforcement agencies for improved performance with lower costs and more technological utility features.
Despite being considered as a gentleman brand, Mercedes has never stopped looking for perfection and refinment. And along with brand’s stylists and designers, there are others who seek this sexy and yet classy look – VANSPORT.DE team offers a neat upgrade for the V 250 model and makes the van even sexier and more appealing. Let’s check out more, shall we?
GMC expands its premium Yukon lineup with a neat addition – two 2019 Graphite Editions vehicles. These are exclusive machines with darkened exterior appearance and some neat performance upgrades. First of all, these two are available on the SLPT trim level and can be directly ordered on Yukon or Yukon XL on both 2WD and 4WD variants.
2019 Genesis G70 is released and it would try to set new benchmark and set new standards for the segment by presenting a vehicle with refined body design, refined luxury and advanced drivetrain system. G70 is the third of six new Genesis vehicles and as it seems, a highly-competitive entry-level sedan.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas model has been recognized as the Best Three-Row SUV in the list of 10 Best Family Cars for 2018 by Parents mangazine and Edmunds. This list has gathered a total of 10 contestants that have managed to receive a 5/5 star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. Mechanics and overall drivetrain system capabilities we also taken under consideration when the choice was made. Eventually, the choice was narrowed down to a total of 20 vehicles.
The X6 is still one of the best vehicles in the SUV segment. Since its release this bad boy has showcased numerous technologies, advanced driving dynamics and next-gen gadgets. However, specialists from G-POWER decided to see how much upgrades and imprvements the X6 can carry and deliver us a special project that offers tons of revisions and fine-tuning ideas.
