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Infiniti Will Show Some Style and Design From the Future with the Three Concept Vehicles at 2015 GFS

nfiniti‘s studio will move to Sussex for the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed and will offer visitors a glimpse of future models and plans. Furthermore, the latest concept vehicles will also take place at the stage of the festival.

In fact, this will be the first time, that the three award-winning concept cars are displayed together: they will display the trends and the way, that Infiniti is taking in future development.

The Q60 Concept demonstrates a stylish 2+2 sports coupe, while thr Q80 Inspiration shows Infiniti’s future designs and plans. The super luxury four-door vehicle really blends some classical details and future trends. And the latest concept, the QX30 offers a style, that will be incorporated in vehicles, that will be available for purchase next year. The Concept itself shows some sleek lines, confident looks and of course premium detail work. It was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this year and now it is ready to make its UK debut at Goodwood show.

Infiniti team will also demonstrate some other goodies at the festival: the Infiniti GT Vision Gran Turismo and a special virtual racer, that allows everyone to try out the Gran Turismo 6 video game.

In fact, Infiniti is marking record sales in UK and will welcome visitors to the “Infiniti Shapes The Future” stand on each of the days of the 2015 Festival of Speed.

Source: Infiniti

June 16, 2015

2016 Jaguar XJ Lineup Demonstrates How a Luxury Vehicle Looks Like

2016 Jaguar XJ now comes with all-aluminum luxury saloon and numerous more premium goodies. Like the LED headlights and the overall stunning looks. Furthermore, materials such the semi-aniline leather and the inlay veneers bring that cozy and luxurious feel inside the cabin. Furthermore, combining the traditional craftsmanship with the latest word of the technology, the vehicle comes not only with great looks and comfortable cabin, but also with incredible pieces of technology. For example the infotainment system. The InControl Touch Pro system grants customers with maybe one of the best navigation systems today. Other wonderful gadget is the audio system: a 1,300W Meridian Digital Unit, that ensures the highest quality of music, combined with the highest quality components.

But the cosmetic add-ons are not the only ones, when it comes to the latest XJ model. Now the driving experience is even better, because of the V6 diesel engine, that offers higher amounts of power and torque and lower consumption and CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the electric-powered steering system defends the well-known Jaguar reputation, when it comes to agility and responsiveness.

The interior cines with fully redesigned grille, that is now larger, while the chrome bladers in the outboard air intakers bring that confident and yet stylish look. The LED headlights are further enhanced with a special system, that provides a color temperature, closer to that of daylight, which means improved visibility and driving comfort. And yes, they save more energy. In fact, the special “J-Blade” daytime lights are interesting addition to the XJ series, as they improve visibility and the light itself changes colors, when the direction indicator is opened. Sweet, huh?

The interior has also deserved its attention. The portfolio now gains quilted soft-leather seats with diamond stitching and figured ebony veneer. Furthermore, the Autobiography model is now available with long-wheelbase body, and 20″ Maroa wheels. The inside of the machine is covered with unique leather seats and contrasting stitching, rich oak inlay veneer and illuminated stainless steel treadplates and air vents. The rear seat place is actually filled with individual seats, that come with massage function and of course an entertainment system with two 10.2-inch HD screens.

The XJ range will offer XJ Luxury, XJ Premium Luxury, XJ Portfolio, XJ R-Sport, XJR, XJ Autobiography. Furthermore, the different models will be geared with different powereplants: 300 hp (220 kW) 3.0-Liter V6 diesel automatic, 340 hp (250 kW) 3.0-litre V6 petrol automatic; 550hp (404kW) 5.0-litre V8 petrol automatic.

All the vehicles from the XJ lineup are manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich Plant.

So, what do you think about the latest XJ models?

Source: Jaguar

June 16, 2015

Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion Receives Various Updates

Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion and Volkswagen Passat Estate BlueMotion have received a wide range of updates, which will enhance their appeal. The multi-award-winning vehicles will not only count on looks, but will also perform exceptionally efficient for its future owners. Precisely, both models return 76.3 mpg and emit only 95 g/km of carbon dioxide.

Engine

These numbers of efficiency and emissions are possible due to the new updated version of the Passat’s entry-level 1.6-litre TDI engine. The modifications include SCR and BlueMotion. The unit produces 120 horsepower (88 kW) at 3,600 rpm and has a torque of 250 Nm (185 lb-ft) developed at 1,750 rpm.

The acceleration time for the Passat BlueMotion from standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h) is estimated at 10.8 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited at 130 mph, which is slightly greater than the standard 1.6-litre engine. This of course means no compromises in terms of BlueMotion’s performance.

Volkswagen Passat Estate BlueMotion runs the 0-62 mph sprint in 11 seconds and its top speed is 129 mph. Both variants of the car will be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox only.

Special Features

BlueMotion Passat is based on the entry-level S model. It features Post-Collision Braking System, mis-fuelling prevention and Driver Alert. Inside, there has been also fitted Volkswagen’s 6.5-inch ‘Composition Media’ infotainment system. As a standard, both models are getting Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems.

Exterior

These Volkswagen Passats are also adding 17-inch ‘Soho’ alloys fitted with super-optimized low rolling resistance tires. They are supported by a sports suspension that offers 15 mm lowering. The exterior looks of the car are enhanced by one-off BlueMotion front and rear bumpers, as well as unique BlueMotion badging and chrome grille highlights.

Pricing

Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion models have a starting price of £23,200. They are currently available to order and first deliveries are expected in August.

Source: Volkswagen

June 16, 2015

Ford GT Makes Exclusive Debut in Forza Motorsport 6 for Xbox [VIDEO]

Ford GT is going to be featured exclusively Forza Motorsport 6 Xbox One game! This is fantastic news for anyone who is keen on driving virtual cars, because he or she will have the taste of the latest Ford GT, before many could do that for real. The news was announced yesterday at E3 2015 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles today.

The high-performance Ford GT descended from the rafters, making it clear that it will be featured in the popular game. In addition, the car also makes a world gameplay premiere as cover car for the next iteration of Forza Motorsport 6. The game will be exclusively launched for Xbox One on September 15.

Ford GT: the Ultra-High Performance Supercar

Ford GT will go on sale late next year, and unfortunately it will be distributed in select markets. The car is an example of a technology for the company. There are many reasons for that but let me mention some of the most important ones.

First, it is powered by the ultra-efficient 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, delivering more than 600 horsepower. Next, it is fitted with advanced aerodynamics further supporting the exceptional performance. And at last but not least, the body of the Ford GT has been constructed entirely from lightweight carbon fiber.

All of this is supported by a modern and functional shape, 20-inch multispoke wheels coupled with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires and carbon-ceramic brake discs at all four corners. Inside, one finds two-seat cockpit accessed through upward-swinging doors.

Forza 6 Ford GT Cover

The interior also features driver and passenger seats integrated directly into the carbon fiber passenger cell. The cabin also features an F1-style steering wheel which integrates all necessary driver controls. There is also a fully digital and configurable instrument cluster displaying the driver-focused data.

Forza Motorsport 6 Offers Perfect Opportunity

Forza Motorsport 6 is where the magic happens. In reality, only a few of the world’s top professional race car drivers will get to pilot Ford GT in the GTE-Endurance Pro class at 2016 Le Mans. The game gives the opportunity to many gamers to drive the supercar. In the Forza Motorsport 6 vehicle lineup are also featured Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and F-150 Raptor.

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Source: Ford

June 16, 2015

PIECHA Design Recreates Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

PIECHA Jaguar F-Type R Coupe is another fantastic tuning created by the talented specialists at the PIECHA Design studio. This tailor made performance edition of the F-Type 5.0 V8 R-Coupe looks fantastic and exudes an elegant dynamism, even at rest.

To achieve this, the tuner has added new aerodynamic styling kit made from the finest high-gloss carbon. In addition, 21-inch PIECHA MP-Y alloys in high-gloss silver finish round out the new visual appearance of the Jaguar.

Exterior

Jaguar F-Type R Coupe has a purposeful stance even without any additional changes. However, this look is emphasized via the dramatic modifications to the front and rear. Starting with the back, there is a new wide carbon diffuser with two vertical stabilizing fins. We also see satin textured bezel framing the four 90 mm exhaust tailpipes.

There is more to that, the rear deck also received aerodynamically optimized carbon rear wing. Its black anodized aluminum and support struts are very detailed and speak of a lot of attention given.

At the front, we see high-gloss lacquered carbon front cup wings and carbon sill wings. They give the body of the car wider, more wedge-shaped appearance. The front wings were attached to the original spoiler lip, thus making the front spoiler appear deeper.

Suspension

A special lowering system was developed for this project. The bespoke height-adjustable coil-over spring setup was created to match the front end. The tuners added also new springs to the rear.

At the front, the suspension includes main spring and a helper spring separated by a threaded, height adjustable spring pan. This system provides a lowering adjustment range of between 10 and 30 mm. And this is from stock ride height.

Wheels & Tires

The improved optics and handling, received new MP-Y high-glass silver wheels fitted with Yokohama ADVAN Sport tires. While the alloys come in 9.0 and 10.5 x 21 inch sizes, the rubbers are 255/30R21 and 295/25R21 big, respectively.

This Jaguar F-Type is available for 3.0-litre V6 and 5.0 litre V8 Coupé and Convertible models.

Source: PIECHA Design

June 16, 2015

M-Sport Will Launch a Special Ford Model for the New England Forest Rally

Full squad of Ford rally cars will be delivered by Ken Block in partnership with M-Sport and Team O’Neil. The vehicles will be competing in New England Forest Rally the upcoming month. In fact, one of the most interesting model of them all will be the speical M-Sport Ford Fiesta R5.

In fact, the Fiesta R5 will be driven by Ramana Lagemann, along with his trusty friend and co-driver Nathalie Richard from Canada.

Furthermore, Brendan Reeves and Anthony McLoughlin from Australia will also be joining in the campaign with the M-Sport Fiesta R2, geared with three-cylinder EcoBoost turbocharged engine. In fact, the Fiesta Trophy competitor Max Vatanem took a class win with the same car at the World Rally Championship in Portugal last month.

The R5 comes with 2000cc engine, that is a latest generation unit of Ford’s EcoBoost technology. The machine was developed in-house by M-Sport especially for rally championships, including Rally America, where FIA homologation is not required.

Furthermore, a former factory Subaru driver, Lagemann has retired from being a regular figure on the4 Rally America series. But now he is a contender for numerous more things. Whatever appears and sounds enough interesting for him. As you might remember, he appeared last month at the Olympus Rally, where he dominated the track with a BMW M3 and along with the co-driver Chrissie Beavis.

The New England Forest Rally is the 6th round in 2015 Rally America National Championship. The Subaru Rally duo David Higgins and Craig Drew have already marked five wins since the start of the race. Now, there are three more rounds remaining in the championship and we all impatiently await for the winner!

For further information stay with us!

Source: Ford

June 15, 2015

Porsche Won the 2015 Le Mans Race After 17 Years of Absence!

Porsche has won the legendary Le Mans 24-Hours race for 2015 season. And now they are back since their last victory back in 1998. The drivers in the victorious Porsche #19 were indeed the Formula 1 celebrity Nico Hülkenberg, Nick Tendy and Earl Bamber. They demonstrated the best time in the 395 laps and were able to finish first among all other competitors.

The #19, that started from the third position achieved some incredible positions throughout the night time and scored some incredible results with Hülkenberg and Tandy. In fact, they managed to get onto the first positions after some technical issues made the vehicle get out of the road for some time.

But after the issues Bamber got behind the wheel and managed to get rid of Audi drivers in the early hours of the day, after Audi drivers had to make numerous stops. This allowed Porsche team to get a sort of double victory, after #17 finished at second place.

In fact, last on the hall of fame stepped the Audi #7 drivers, who battled with Porsche #19 throughout the night, but some technical difficulties made them stop for revisions, which is the reason why Audi pilots had to step on the third position.

In fact, Audi #8 crossed the finish line on fourth position, while Porsche #18 made it on the fifth position and after that Toyota #2, Audi #9 and Toyota #1 followed.

We all hope, that this is only the start of a great occasions for celebrations for Porsche team!

Source: Porsche

June 15, 2015

2015 Toyota Prius V Hybrid: With Great Comfort Comes and Great Performance

2015 Toyota Prius V Hybrid seven-seater comes with fresh looks, more comfort and improved performance. There are two models in the lineup, that will bring incredible safety features and hi-tech gadgets like the Lane Departure Alert and the upgraded Pre-Crash Safety System. Furthermore the Prius V Hybrid will demonstrate and wonderful stability with the adjusted suspension system and damping force. But let’s check out what else the model has to offer.

Exterior

The exterior updates of the Prius V shows some elegance and confidence, thanks to Toyota’s latest design concept trends. The vehicle comes with revised front-end features like redesigned upper-grille, more prominent Toyota badge and vertical LED running laps. In fact, the slim headlapms give that distinctive and sharp appearance, that everyone would love, while the gloss black lower grille adopts the well-known Toyota signature trapezoidal shape.

On the other hand, the rear of the vehicle comes with wonderful lamp design and wonderful license-plate trim, redesigned bumper and integrated diffuser.

Furthermore, both the Prius V and Prius V i-Tech include seven airbags, stability and traction control, climate-control air conditioning, rear camera, heads-up display, 16-inch alloy wheel, hill-start assist control, electric vehicle mode and touch-tracer steering-wheel controls

Drivetrain System

Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain comes with a 1.8-Liter Atkinson cycle petrol engine and a speicla 60kW electric motor, that together with the petrol powerplant produces a total of 100 kW. Furthermore, the power of both motors is blended with a special transmission, that helps for the fuel economy, which is incredible: 4.4 liters/100 km (62 miles) and CO2 emissions of 101g/km

Interior

The interior of the latest Prius is greatly redesigned and refreshed and now comes with fluorescent display centre console, multimedia-information display, new steering wheel and seat trims. Some of the visual upgrades include chrome-plated doors, dark silver finish and the slim-line vents of the center console come with chrome finish for even more sophisticated appearance.

And there is also a special “eco-judge” system, that helps the driver to achieve the optimal performance-economics ratio. How cool is that?

Source: Toyota

June 15, 2015

Alpine Celebration Concept Is Here! We All Wonder What it Has to Offer.

Alpine Celebration is an unique and stylish vehicle, which was released as part of the 60th anniversary of the brand, founded by Jean Rédélé. The surprising comeback is here on the eve of the 82rd edition of the world’s toughest race Le Mans 24-Hours!

The race itself attracts more than 250,000 motor racing fans, which makes it one of the most popular and most anticipated event in the motor sport world. As you know, the event blends sports, human abilities and technology since 1923. And now there are more than 80 million TV viewers from nearly 200 countries and about 3 million followers of the website and the social media.

And this is why Alpine’s unveiling needs to be classy and worthy for all the fans of the event.

The vehicle’s idea is influenced by all the Alpine’s motorsport heritage. The Celebration model is a stylish two-seater coupe, that demonstrates some elegant lines with deep blue color scheme. In fact, this is the same blue painting, that had and the Alpine prototypes, that won the race back in 2013.

The Alpine Celebration manages to remind everyone the wonderful style of Alpines, but at the same time adds and some modern features, that make it really elegant. In fact, the low profile, sloping, creased bonnet, sculpted sides and distinctive rear window are clearly inspired by models line the A110.

As we all can see, the beauty and style of the Celebration model rely on the simplicity. The vehicle demonstrates a lot of things about brand’s heritage. It comes with familiar style, but somehow twisted with a modern manner. The carbon details underline the high-tech components of the car, while the front spoiler, the side sill and the rear air intakes demonstrate confidence and determination.

The seemingly floating spoiler expresses strength and confidence, while the sharp lines and the mirrors tell a story of dynamics and flexibility. And of course, there is the well-known Alpine arrowed “A”, visible on the air intake grille, sides and roof.

With incredible style and significance, the Alpine Celebration has really a lot to demonstrate.

Source: Alpine

June 15, 2015

Ford and Xbox One Release F-150 Halo Sandcat

Ford F-150 Halo Sandcat is one-off vehicle which celebrates the release of Halo 5: Guardians. This is an Xbox One game, but the truck isn’t only a virtual concept. To make this project happen, Ford teamed up with Xbox, 343 Industries and Galpin Auto Sports (GAS). The special version of the 2015 Ford F-150 looks so awesome, that it could have been designed by the Master Chief himself, doesn’t it?

Design Inspired by Halo’s United Nations Space Command Vehicle

The unique vehicle is based on the Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 4×4. Under the hood, it is powered by 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine, producing 365 horsepower (268 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft). The vehicle is also equipped with FX4 off-road package.

The design F-150 Halo Sandcat is inspired by Halo’s United Nations Space Command machines and their military outfit.

Based on the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever produced, the Halo Sandcat was specifically designated with the M552 codename by the United Nations Space Command. This codename also closely matches F-150’s official Ford codename, P552.

GAS turned the truck into the Sandcat, by adding a wide range of updates in order to achieve the militaristic of United Nations Space Command style that Halo fans will instantly recognize.

Design in Details. Look what’s inside!

To go into details, the Halo Sandcat is equipped with Addictive Desert Designs’ Baja XTR off-road conversion kit. It features FOX Racing shocks, Deaver leaf springs, a Currie full floater rear axle, ADD fenders, side steps, and chase rack. What is more, the pack also adds huge 17-inch wheels fitted with off-road tires which perfectly complement the custom Halo body wrap.

Inside is where the magic happens. GAS installed an Xbox One custom gaming system in the cabin. There are two displays mounted in the rear head restraints and awaiting game players. This feature is so cool, that we definitely need to try it.

For those who are lucky enough to be in LA, Ford F-150 Halo Sandcat will be on display in the South Hall entrance of the Los Angeles Convention Center. The one-off truck will be also on display at several public events ahead of the launch of Halo 5: Guardians.

Source: Ford

June 15, 2015

Audi R8 Family Gets Updated with Innovative Technologies

Audi is famous for is many supercars, but one thing that makes the company truly stand out is that the race cars and production cars have a lot in common. At least in many technical areas, like their controls and displays for instance. The best example however is the similarity between the Audi R18 e-tron quattro race car prototype and the Audi R8 sports car. The first one has actually competed at the 24 hours of Le Mans this weekend, performing great and achieving third place.

Going on sale this summer, the high-performance sports car, is part of a sporty family comprising of the GT race car, the Audi R8 LMS, and the battery-electric powered Audi R8 e-tron. Now, the vehicle is in its latest evolutionary form and this means it can offer even more power, speed and endurance.

As you can see from the picture below, the designs of the steering wheels of both cars as well as their digital displays show significant similarities. It is obvious that the high-performance Audi R8 is extremely close to that of a race car and its controls and displays are showing this, too.

Similarities: Steering wheels & Displays

Audi R8 and Audi R8 LMS

Audi R8 V10 plus is now getting a steering wheel which comprises of 20 controls. Among them there are four new satellite buttons. On the other hand, the LMP1 race car and the Audi R18 e-tron Quattro have 33 buttons on their wheels. In addition, in both cars, the driver shifts gears from the steering wheel.

There are also color indicators, again similar in both, which notify the driver when the engine is nearing its rpm limit. What is more, key driving dynamic parameters can adjusted or set via new control buttons on the steering wheel in both cars. There is also information for the tire pressure and lap times, which appears on a digital display, both in the R8 LMS and R8.

Audi R8 e-tron with 462 HP

Audi R8 e-tron is famous for being the first all-electric car produced by the company. It will produce 462 hp (340 kW) of power, which will enable it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds. In addition, it will be able of covering a maximum driving range of 450 kilometers (279.6 mi). The e-tron is actually a mobile laboratory for Audi and its aims of developing new electrical concepts and components.

Source: Audi

June 15, 2015

Guinness World Record for Audi A6 TDI: 14 Countries on a Single Tank

Audi A6 TDI Ultra has achieved the impossible, covering fourteen countries on a single tank of fuel! And if you think this is a hoax, then we should tell you that the Guinness World Records have confirmed the title! Sound’s exciting, doesn’t it? Audi A6 TDI Ultra has managed to drive through 14 countries and cover a total of 1158.9 miles. And that’s on one tank of diesel. This also means that the Audi A6 TDI ultra has achieved an overall averaged 75.9mpg fuel economy.

The Record Road Trip started from the Maastricht, Netherlands, at 9.48am (GMT) last Tuesday and ended in Hungary at 12.44pm (GMT) the next day. Both drivers, Andrew Frankel and Rebecca Jackson, drove 28 hours almost non-stop to complete the mission in an A6 that was entirely unmodified (if there are any doubts).

In these 28 hours, the motoring journalist and the racing driver, passed through Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia.

Guinness World Record for Audi

Of course, both drivers faced various challenges in their driving adventure. These included diversions for both heavy traffic because of an accident and a closed tunnel. All this led to an unplanned mountain detour.

They had to maintain an average speed of around 50mph to make this world record possible. So this means that they had to be fully aware of what’s going on the road and anticipate what could happen with the traffic ahead. In other words, maintaining constant, fuel-efficient speed and not being caught out by other vehicles was demanded.

The record achieving Audi A6 TDI ultra represents company’s pinnacle of the Vorsprung durch Technik. This is Audi’s absolute focus on optimum efficiency and outstanding fuel economy and emissions. The ‘ultra’ badge is also reserved for the A3, A4, A5, A7 Sportback and TT models. They are all currently on sale.

By literally covering almost the half of the continent on a single fill-up, Audi has proven that real-world economy of almost 76 mpg can be achieved in reality. This however happens only when the latest technologies are applied.

European cities within range of the A6 TDI ultra	Distance (in miles)
Zagreb	995
Warsaw	982
San Marino	915
Barcelona	895
Vienna	884
Monte Carlo	848
Andorra	783
Prague	757
Milan	701
Turin	731
Munich	684
Zurich	544