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Volkswagen Offers Exclusive Golf SportWagen Limited Edition

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Limited Edition is going to arrive in North American dealerships later this month. The model is positioned between the S and SE grades and includes wide variety of features that every Golf Wagon admirer will enjoy immensely. What is more, at no cost buyers can now get a panoramic sunroof and 17-inch alloys.

Speaking of the standard features, the Golf SportWagen Limited Edition has also an envious list of assistance features like the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Monitor, and Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist). Over the S trim, the Limited Edition other enhancements like the chrome window trim and a “Limited” badge on the front fenders.

The interior has been too updated with standard with leatherette seating surfaces and KESSY keyless access with push-button start. Even more, the front seats are heatable and there are also standard window washer nozzles. The occupants will stay amused by the MIB II infotainment system, which provides a comprehensive suite of connectivity features too. And don’t worry that your device won’t be supported: it Volkswagen offers all three available connected car systems: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink.

At last, but not least, the VW Golf SportWagen Limited Edition is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct-injection TSI four-cylinder engine that develops 170 horsepower (125 kW) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission. The economy rating of the model is also a thing to keep in mind: estimated EPA on the highway is of 35 mpg.

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Limited Edition is scheduled to go on sale in dealerships later this month. It will be offered on a starting price of $24,995 USD.

Source: Volkswagen

March 7, 2016

Maser GranCabrio Sport is a Maserati-Based Masterpiece by Vilner

Maser GranCabrio Sport Exterior Maser GranCabrio Sport is the name that Vilner gave the MY2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport after the thorough and substantial tuning of its cabin. And interesting fact is that the car was sent by England with the single purpose to get its interior beautified in the Bulgarian-based Art Tuning Studio.

In terms of the exterior the Maserati hasn’t been changed. This means that it has kept the original Rosso Trionfale exterior color as well as the beautiful black Astro 20-inch wheels. No changes have been given to the engine too, since the owner was pretty satisfied with its performance values. 2012 Maserati GranCabrio Sport is powered by a 4.7 liters V8 engine with 4691cc displacement, 450 hp (330 kW) and 510 Nm (378 lb-ft) of torque. The unit is mated to a six-speed automatic and drives the rear wheels.

The Work on Maser’s Cockpit

Maser GranCabrio Sport Interior Picture One: Before and After

In contrast to the exterior, the stock Bianco Pregiato cockpit is now history. The custom Vilner interior is entirely different in terms of design philosophy and craftsmanship in comparison to the production one. The soft brown leather used for the entire wrapping of the cabin features wine red accents and white stitching. Everything has been dressed in Alcantara and high-quality leather: from the sun visors to the door panels. Speaking of the latter, their design includes a white stitching which beautifully frames the plane of the surface.

Discrete details can be seen on the front belt-leaders, their locking mechanisms and the inner door handles. Precisely, these elements have been made of two different layers of skin with a round perforation on the outside. All of the hard surfaces (like the base of the seats) of this Maserati have been wrapped in fine Alcantara. The front frame of the mirror have been wrapped in brown skin, while all of the original plastic decorations on the dashboard and doors have been lacquered in black.

Maser GranCabrio Sport Interior Picture Two: Before and After

An intriguing contrast is making the cover of the gearshift lever with its black base, as is the red-wine color used for the revised steering wheel. Other changes include the following: the bars of the Bose speakers are now brown, the shutters of the anti-rollbars at the back are now red, the Alcantara wrapping for the ceiling, the floor mats in red leather trim, and the floor of the trunk with “Trident of Neptune” embroidery. We can’t skip the special bag, which is always included in Vilner’s tunings and that complements the design of the interior.

After the tuning was eventually finished, the owner was so stunned by the work of Vilner’s experts that e praised their work with the following words:

“I love this car, from the moment I took it. It has techniques that carry Ferrari genes, but the vinyl interior was quite numb and was easily damaged. The new one, executed by Vilner, is just wonderful! If only Maserati could do the cockpit in this quality and half as impressive! Finally, the interior meets the exterior.”

Source: Vilner

March 3, 2016

Sweet and Handsome, FIAT 500S Received Tons of Attention at the Geneva Show

2016 FIAT 500S Beautiful and agile, FIAT 500S make its global debut at 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Following the success of the FIAT 500, this bad boy offers some sporty features, along with notable improvements.

Compared to the predecessor model, 500S comes with sporty bumpers, special side skirts and rear spoiler, while the door handles, tailgate and the distinctive 15-inch alloys speak of passion and dynamics. There are also special 16-inch diamond black wheels as an optional feature. Also, the rear privacy glass and the chrome-finish exhaust tailpipe, along with bold rear grille are only some of the new features of the 500S.

2016 FIAT 500S

The inside of the vehicle is enhanced by black seats and black roof lining that contrasts with the door panels and seat edges. the Satin Graphite details are visible on the dashboard fascia and the sports wheel. In fact, the interior can also be trimmed in the optional Frau leather with white or light blue details for additional exclusivity boost.

The dashboard incorporates FIAT’s fresh Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touch screen with tablet-like controls. This goodie offers wide range of functions as Uconnect LIVE, Bluetooth hands-free system, voice recognition, Bluetooth streaming, USB connectivity and more. Of course, drivers will be delighted to find out that the vehicle benefits from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

2016 FIAT 500S

Source: FIAT

March 3, 2016

Luxurious and Agile: BMW M770Li xDrive at the Geneva Show. What Does it Offer?

2016 BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence With the introduction of the new BMW M760Li xDrive, the BMW 7 series regains its good positions in the luxury segment. With exceptional power and refined driving capabilities, the new sweetie has a lot to offer. So, let’s check it out!

In terms of performance the new xDrive vehicle offers the titanic power of a M Performance TwinPower Turbo 12-cylinder petrol unit. this 6.6-liter V12 monster develops a total of 610hp (448kW) and has a peak torque of 800Nm. This all means that the vehicle goes from 0 to 100km/h in mere 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). And if the customer decides to install the optional M Driver’s Package, the top speed goes above 300km/h (189mph).

Also, in terms of drivetrain system, the Executive Drive Pro suspension system contributes to additional smoothness and ride comfort. And the Active roll stabilization minimises body movements, while the rear-biased BMW xDrive intelligent AWD system distributes just the right amount of power individually to each of four wheels.

2016 BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence

And the incredible steering dynamics are achieved via the Integral Active Steering system that also offers more direct steering ratio at the front axle by adjusting the steering angle of the rear wheels, according to the situation at hand.

Additional equipment goodies include Driving Assistant Plus system, Steering and lane control assist, Lane keeping assistant, rear collision preventation and crossing traffic warning functions. Also, there is a Traffic jam assistant that involves semi-automated driving.

Exterior styling

2016 BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence

In terms of appearance, BMW M760Li xDrive proudly demonstrates large air intakers, exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design with matt Cerium Grey finish. Also, the exclusive grey finish is applied to the kidney grille frame, along with the front apron strip, door handles, and more.

Other distinctive exterior components are the special mirror caps, V12 badges on the C-pillars, M logos on the sides and the xDrive lettering. Also, the new M sport exhaust system with flap control generates emotional and dramatic sound.

Interior styling

2016 BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence

There are some familiar components as exclusive M leather steering wheel, Pearl Gloss Chrome multifunctional buttons, shift paddles, door sill plates with illuminated V12 logo and overall sporty ambience.

But the sporty spirit doesn’t mean uncomfortable ride. Just the opposite. The electrically adjustable front comfort seats with memory function and the Fineline black fine wood interior trim strips with high-gloss metal blends with the high-quality deep-pile floor mats in the rear to create exclusive premium ambience.

Source: BMW

March 3, 2016

Chelsea Truck Company Debuts the Jeep Wrangler Black Hawk Edition in Geneva

Kahn Jeep Wrangler CTC Black Hawk Edition Front View Chelsea Truck Company Jeep Wrangler Black Hawk Edition debuts at Kahn’s stand at the Geneva Motor Show alongside the Vengeance. The special edition Jeep was teased with a sketch drawing recently, but it didn’t show the vast beauty that the vehicle has been actually endowed with. As a matter of fact, the styling pack mimics Chelsea Truck Company’s Land Rover Defender Wide Track pack and has many similarities in the design. And here are the details.

The Exterior

Starting off with the exterior color, the Wrangler has been painted in Volcanic Rock. It perfectly complements the aggressive wide wheel arches (that are entirely redesigned), the new grille and bumper assembly. At the front of the vehicle we see the four-slot grille with industrial mesh that is emblematic for the Chelsea Truck Company (CTC). It is flanked by two smoked headlights.

Furthermore, the front is also adorned by vented Iron Man bonnet, Piano Black door handles a fuel filler cap and mirrors, Tron Ring lights and horizontal LED DRLs, while the rear CTC’s iconic spare wheel cover.

A new set of Kahn wheels are always preliminary for tuner’s modifications and they are complemented by painted brake callipers and a quad- cross-hair exhaust system.

The Interior

Kahn Jeep Wrangler CTC Black Hawk Edition Interior

The cabin of this Jeep Wrangler looks even better! The front and rear seats have been wrapped in brick-red quilted and perforated honeycomb leather that is contrasted with gold top stitching. The same material is used for the centre glove box and arm rests, while the absolutely new in-house made steering wheel will offer the driver greater grip and more comfort.

Kahn Jeep Wrangler CTC Black Hawk Edition will be available in petrol and diesel variant, in both right hand and left hand drive. The exterior styling package will be available to purchase soon.

Source: Kahn Design

March 3, 2016

Maserati at Geneva Show: What Did the Team Offer to the Audience?

2017 Maserati Levante Maserati chose the Geneva Show scene to unveil its first ever SUV to the world: the Levante. With a name, inspired by the wind, the fresh vehicle joins the club of luxury SUVs along with Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo and GranCabrio.

So, what makes this vehicle special? We should mention design characteristics, exclusivity and definitely the refined performance. Also, the team has paid special attention to the interior, that has been crafted with finest materials: the cabin is spacious and offers cozy and pleasurable ride with the panoramic electric sunroof, along with coupe-sleek external lines.

Levante SUV shares the same architecture as Quattroporte and Ghibli, but also offers some new features as fine-tuned suspension, capable of going on- and off-road and electronically controlled damping with four corner air-springs that provide five dynamic ride levels.

2017 Maserati Levante

In terms of performance, the SUV is geared with a 3.0-liter V6 Twin-Turbo petrol unit, capable of producing 350hp or 450hp (depending on the model) and a 275hp 3.0-liter V6 Turbo Diesel engine. All of the power units are paired to a Q4 intelligent all-wheel drive system.

All this means that Levante S (430hp) finishes the 0-100km/h (62mph) in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 264km/h (194mph). This model provides combined NEDC-cycle consumption of 10.9l/100km. On the other hand, the 350hp version needs 6 seconds to complete the 0-100km/h sprint and offers a top speed of 251km/hwith combined cycle consumption of 10.7l/km. The diesel unit covers 0-100 in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 230km/h with consumption, measured at 7.2l/100km.

In terms of additional technical equipment, the vehicle offers Maserati Touch Control system with a 8.4-inch high-resolution screen, wide range of advanced drive-assistance systems that include adaptive cruise control, automatic Start&Stop function, forward collision warning, automatic brake assist and lane departure warning.

Also, there are two optional upgrade packs: Luxury-Package and Sprot-Pack. Both offer additional visual and technical goodies and additional personalization options.

2017 Maserati Levante

Along with Vevante SUV, Maserati will be displaying Ghibli and Quattroporte saloons, along with GranTurismo coupe.

In fact, there are two Ghibli models: the AWD SQ4 with 410hp via 3.0-liter V6 Twin-Turbo power unit and the diesel-version with 275hp 3.0-liter V6 Turbo unit that also features Zegna Edition interior.

The Quattroporte on display is indeed the GTS version with 530hp 3.8-liter Ferrari-produced V8 Twin-Turbo unit with peak torque of 710Nm that allows the vehicle to go from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.7 seconds, also offered with Zegna Edition interior.

And the flagship mode, the GranTurismo MC Starale is also on display. Geared with naturally-aspired 4.7-liter 460hp V8 unit, this sweetie goes from 0 to 100km/h in 4.5seconds and has a top speed of 303km/h.

Source: Maserati

March 3, 2016

Kahn’s Vengeance Launched in Geneva! Mixes Classic Design with Modern Engineering

Kahn Vengeance Exterior Kahn Vengeance is one of the custom built cars that Kahn Design is debuting this year at the Geneva Motor Show. In fact, the Vengeance has been officially launched there, since we have seen slices of it through the previous months. The coach built two-door coupe, which is based on the Aston Martin DB9 chassis, is a synthesis of modern engineering and classic design.

As a matter of fact, design this car was Afzal Kahn’s lifelong pursuit and inspiration. The Vengeance is actually the car he has always wanted to drive.

Built entirely by hand, the car has unique design inside and out. The front has been entirely remodeled and features new front bumper and wide spaced grille with aggressive appearance. Both elements are framed by widened front wings which merge into the doors.

Kahn Vengeance Interior

The central bulge of the bonnet continues to the roof, which flow outwards to the widened C-pillars and rear wings. The chrome roof halo curves around the large rear window and goes to the redesigned rear. The latter includes new bumper that houses in-house made crosshair exhaust system and rear lighting.

The wheels that Vengeance runs on are lightweight and have one-off retro styling with multi-spoke design and two tome retro finish. The number of spokes increases from sixteen at the front to eighteen at the rear, lending extra visual weight to the rear wings. These unique wheels were fitted with 225-wide tires at the front, and 335-wide ones at the rear.

Kahn Vengeance can be seen at the Geneva Motor Show at company’s stand Nr. 6338.

Source: Kahn Design

March 3, 2016

Nissan Previews the Future of Mobility in Geneva with a Trio of Concepts

Nissan IDS Concept Front view Nissan is currently debuting three exclusive concept vehicles at the Geneva Motor Show. They all include the advanced technology and future innovation, or the Intelligent Mobility, and are shown for the very first time before the European public. The trio comprises of the IDS Concept, the X-Trail Premium Concept and the Nissan Qashqai Premium Concept.

Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility & IDS Concept

The technologies of tomorrow pursue the aim of zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road. Precisely, Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision features three areas of innovation, including: Nissan Intelligent Driving (company’s autonomous drive technology, Piloted Drive), Nissan Intelligent Power (more efficiency, more power, including electric vehicles), and the Nissan Intelligent Integration (the links between vehicles and society).

The Intelligent Mobility vision is entirely applied into the IDS Concept: a preview of a future Nissan electric vehicle that features autonomous driving, sophisticated EV technology, advanced aerodynamic performance, acceleration and evolved AI capability.

Nissan Qashqai & X-Trail Premium Concept

Nissan Qashqai & X-Trail Premium Concept Front View

The Qashqai crossover is going to be the first vehicle on Nissan’s line-up, which will feature autonomous drive technology. It will be equipped with ‘Piloted Drive 1.0’, which will allow it to drive autonomously and safely in a single lane in heavy traffic conditions on highways. The car will roll off the line next year.

Currently, the Qashqai is previewed in a “Premium Concept” form in Geneva alongside the X-Trail (also in Premium Concept variant). Both cars offer a fresh take on the design of the widespread appeal of Nissan crossovers.

If you are visiting Geneva Motor Show, Nissan stand (4150) is located in Hall 4.

Source: Nissan

March 3, 2016

Lamborghini Makes Tribute to Aviation with Huracan LP 610-4 Avio

Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Avio is debuting alongside the exclusive Centenario at the Geneva Motor Show this year. And unlike the latter (which will be produced in 40 examples that are already sold), the Avio will have a limited production run of up to 250 examples. The special edition is dedicated to the world of aviation and aeronautics, and this is absolutely understandable by supercar’s name, colors and materials used for its building.

For the creation of this unique car, Lamborghini was inspired by powerful fighter jets. This is exactly from where it has borrowed the technological, aerodynamic and ergonomic, and stylistic know-how. For instance, there can be made references to the aeronautical world featured in Lamborghini’s current product line, including the following: digital instrument clusters, controls located on the center console, the red engine ‘start’ button, the tight stylistic language of exterior lines and more.

The Exterior

Avio can be ordered in five new colors, which were specifically developed for it. The standard one is called Grigio Falco with pearlescent finish. The other four available finishes include the matt colors Blu Grifo, Grigio Nibbio, Grigio Vulcano and Verde Turbine. The names of the colors are taken from the coats-of-arms representing courses at the Italian Air Force Academy. If one wants to order another color, then he or she can reach the Lamborghini’s Ad Personam customization program, which allows owners to choose from further color and trim options.

Regardless of the exterior color one chooses, the Avio will feature white or grey painted details contrasting the body paint scheme. For instance, these details adorn the tops of the side member, the side view mirrors and the lip on the front spoiler. In addition, there is a double stripe in white or grey, which runs along the roof and down the front bonnet. Signifying the special Avio edition are the L63 logos found on the door panels. Here L stands for Lamborghini and ’63 is the year the company was founded.

The Inteiror

Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Avio Interior

The cabin is as exclusive as the exterior and it includes alternate black leather matched with a special black Alcantara with laser-engraved hexagonal motif. The material covers the central section of the seat, the armrest, the knee support and part of the door panel. White stitching contrasts the black interior scheme.

As on the door panels, the L63 logo can be seen embroidered (by hand) onto the sides of the seats. Another emphasis on the exclusivity of Avio is making the hand-enameled plate on the driver’s side window. This Huracán also offers a wide variety of premium functional features in its standard configuration including lifting system, cruise control and GPS.

The Engine

Just like any other Lamborghini Huracán, the Avio is powered by the 610 HP 5.2 liter V10 engine matched to a 7-speed gearbox with double clutch. It runs on hybrid chassis in aluminum and carbon fiber, and has a power/weight ratio of only 2.33 kilograms per hp. This means only breathtaking performance: 0 to 100 km/h is covered in a mere 3.2 seconds, while the maximum speed is over 325 km/h.

Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Avio is going to reach dealerships this summer.

Source: Lamborghini

March 3, 2016

Geneva Debuting Subaru XV Concept Previews Future Design Direction

Subaru XV Concept Front View Subaru XV Concept that was teased last month via exclusive images is finally being revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. As you already know from the previous news about the XV Concept crossover, it actually previews the design direction for the next generation vehicles of the brand. Of course, it is the preview-form of the new XV compact crossover.

To go into details, the XV Concept embodies Subaru’s new ‘DYNAMIC X SOLID’ design philosophy. This includes solid, robust appearance and raised ground clearance and of course, the All-Wheel Drive capability that is famous for the vehicles of the brand. The sides of the model are sleek, mimicking a normal car but at the same time staying a true crossover.

The muscular body and forms are sized 4.520mm in length, 1.920mm in width, 1.570mm in height and a wheelbase of 2.670mm. These dimensions speak of added practicality. The surfaces of the body are divided by two strong character lines. The first one extends from the front bumper, along the doors and into the rear shoulder, while the second one rises from the lower half of the doors towards the rear of the car.

The front end includes Subaru’s signature hexagonal grille and ‘hawk-eye’ headlamps, matt black body cladding running from the front bumper and going over the wheel arches, and speaking of the sides there are side sills tat flow into the rear bumper. The back of the crossover concept is wide, low and stable and matt black-clad rear bumpers and combination lamps with the same design motif as the ‘hawk-eye’ headlamps.

The paint finish you see here is specifically developed for the concept and is called ‘Glacier Khaki Silica’. Contrasting orange accents appear on the grille, front and rear bumpers, 19-inch aluminium wheels and roof rails. At last, the alloys were fitted with tires sized at 245/50 R19.

Source: Subaru

March 3, 2016

Fiat Showcases the new Tipo at the Geneva Show

2016 Fiat Tipo The fresh-out-of-the-fabric FIAT Tipo hatchback and estate made its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Joining forces with Tipo saloon that was unveiled back at the Istanbul Motor Show, the latest Tipo share the same ideas for spacious interior, smooth ride and high quality elements. All this wrapped in rather nice face and offered for a sweet price.

The hatchback offers exceptional roominess both for passengers and luggage. The 4.37m long, 1.79m wide and 1.50m tall vehicle has a boot capacity of 440 liters, while the Estate version expands this volume to 550 liters. Also, the Tipo offers comfortable and highly-functional interior that also adopts the capabilities of modern-age technologies.

In terms of drivetrain system, Fiat offers a total of five engines. Two of them are turbo diesel units: the 1.3-liter MultiJet II, capable of producing 95hp (69kW) and 200Nm of torque and the 1,6-liter Multijet II with 120hp (88kW) and 320Nm of torque. The rest are petrol units that offer 95hp(69kW) and 125Nm via a 1.4-liter 16 engine, a 1.4-liter turbo unit with 120hp (88kW) and 206Nm of torque and a 1.6-liter e-TorQ engine with 110hp (80kW) and 152Nm.

The new Tipo will be offered in three trim levels with air conditioning, remote central locking, electric windows for estate, electric mirrors, six airbags, DAB digital radio and Bluetooth connectivity. Further details will be revealed soon.

Source: Fiat

March 2, 2016

Dacia Showcases Limited-Run Models at the Geneva Show

2016 Dacia Duster As you might know, Dacia achieved record sales in 2015 and also marked incredible rise in terms of fans and enthusiast. This fast-growing community means that Dacia team stays motivated and seeks not only popularity, but also approval for quality and functionality. So, what did the brand showcase at the Geneva Show?

Duster Essential: new series of limited-edition vehicles

Dacia proudly showcased series of limited-edition versions of Duster, Sander and Logan MCV, along with other models. Of course, the names of the special editions will vary, depending on the market in different countries.

Furthermore, the vehicles combine sweet looks, refined drivetrain system and competitive price. There is also a new exterior color, the Chestnut Brown, fresh alloy wheels and distinctive badges. The cabin offers some more hi-tech gadgets as Bluetooth and USB connectivity, electric front windows and central locking.

The limited editions will be available in almost 20 countries, including United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic and more.

The Easy-R automated gearbox

2016 Dacia Duster

Easy-R was launched at the end of 2015 and was first equipped to the TCe 90 Stop&Start petrol unit. Now, for the same price, this transmission can be installed on the dCi 90 diesel version of the Logan, Sander, Sandero Stepway and Logan MCV. The advanced transmission offers smooth and quick shifts and contribute to better fuel economy.

Furthermore, the reliable automated transmission eliminates the need of clutch pedal and is fine-tuned to enhance the smooth and pleasurable rive in congested traffic and urban areas. And the best part is that the Easy-R is offered on wonderful price.

Source: Dacia

March 2, 2016

Category: Car Makes

The Work on Maser’s Cockpit

Exterior styling

Interior styling

The Exterior

The Interior

Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility & IDS Concept

Nissan Qashqai & X-Trail Premium Concept

The Exterior

The Inteiror

The Engine

Duster Essential: new series of limited-edition vehicles

The Easy-R automated gearbox