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2016 Kia Sorento to go Official in America

2016 Kia Sorento CUV is going to make its official North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car has been redesigned and is larger than the previous generation model. In fact, it offers up to three rows of seating. But you can expect even more: it is packed with luxurious equipment. The CUV will be available in five trim levels: L, LX, EX, SX and SXL. This is the third gen of Kia’s best selling model and this means that it now features more mature appearance.

The new styling is now more aggressive and features intricate surface detailing. The car is longer, lower and wider, meaning that it has an extended wheelbase. The design of the mode incorporates fresh visual elements inspired by the Kia Cross GT concept. As an example: just take a look at the long bonnet and the distinctive treatment of the wide D-pillars from the previous generation.

The Sorento includes larger, more upright ‘tiger-nose’ grille as well as a three-dimensional diamond pattern, and long, swept-back headlamps. The lower roofline, higher beltline and more muscular, rounded shoulders at the rear give the car a dramatic appearance.

The SUC has grown also in size with 95 mm to 4.780 mm. In contrast, the height was reduced down to 1,685 mm, while the 80 mm longer wheelbase is now 2,780 mm and is what ensures the space for all three seat rows.

2016 Kia Sorento is expected to go on sale globally in the Spring of 2015.

Source: Kia

November 7, 2014

Cayenne and Cayenne GTS Debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show

Porsche premiered two new Cayennes, Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, which are slightly more compelling than their predecessors.

The new 2015 Cayenne GTS gets its power from a 3.6 liter V6 twin-turbo engine, which is a performance-oriented improved version of the new powertrain that was recently presented in the Cayenne S. The GTS’ power output is increased by 20 hp to 440 hp and torque by 62 ft.-lbs. to 445 ft.-lbs., while –observe!- fuel consumption is reduced. Porsche claims that its Cayenne GTS accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 163 mph. The standard kit includes a sports exhaust, PASM and air suspension, and flared wheel arches. Yet, not to lose itself in too much standard dimensions, Porsche has added a new feature on the front doors: striking GTS lettering! Wow!

Not to disappoint you but “standard” seems to be the leading factor in terms of the new models for there aren’t too many innovations with the base model. Cayenne is equipped with the familiar 3.6 liter V6 naturally aspirated engine. It produces 300 hp and accelerates the car from 0 to 62 mph in 7.7 seconds – 7.6 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package. Well, there is a slight enhancement obviously because that’s 0.2 seconds faster than before.

Cayenne and Cayenne GTS are going to celebrating their world debut in November 19th at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Sales of the cars will begin in the United States at the end of February 2015. The price for the Cayenne is $58,300 and for the Cayenne GTS is $95,500.

Source: Porsche

November 6, 2014

Ken Block Unveils the EXCLUSIVE Hoonigan Ford Mustang RTR

We haven’t seen a tuning like this for a long time. The Hoonigan Ford Mustang RTR by Ken Block is breath-taking at first glance and I’m sure you are going to fall in love with it as I did. The muscle beast was showed for the first time at Ford’s booth at this year’s SEMA Show. As you can see the project is completely unique. It is based on world’s first performance all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang notchback, and is a result of the collaborative effort between Block, Hoonigan and RTR.

The pony car was heavily modified by RTR and ASD Motorsports and is powered by a 410 cubic inch Roush Yates V8 engine which boasts 845 hp (621 kW) and 976 Nm (720 lb.ft)!!! This force is coupled with a one-off six-speed Sadev SC90-24all-wheel drive system, featuring a hydraulic handbrake system.

Block unveiled that he and the other teams have been working on this project for more than two years. And now it has come fully to fruition. The racer will be competing with the special Mustang at the Gymkhana SEVEN, and by far, I must say, this is the best Gymkhana car we have ever seen.

The suspension of the special car is delivered by ASD Motorsports, as well as the full tubular chassis, custom roll-cage, door bars and front and rear suspension mounts. RTR made the carbon fiber body panels, while the wide body of the car was designed by RTR, Ken Block and Hoonigan.

We can’t pass by the fifteen 52 three-piece R40 wheels in the size of 18” x10.5”, which were fitted with 295/30/18 Pirelli Trofeo R tyres. All in all, this bad boy has made our day: it is one-off, absolutely adorable and has a lot of power and potential to show. Good work Hoonigan!

Source: Hoonigan Racing

November 6, 2014

Toyota Shocks Sema with 850-horsepower Camry Dragster

2015 Toyota Sleeper Camry managed to shock onlookers at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Loud roars and extensive enthusiasm abounded around the Toyota booth after the reveal of the all-new Sleeper Camry. The word “sleeper” presented in drag racing terms identifies a car which has the look of an innocent kitten but acts like a lion. In other words, it is a vehicle that can blow your mind and leave you speechless.

At first sight, the mild-mannered seemingly stock sedan looks like it has nothing special than some custom-made wheels and ordinary smoky shade. BUT! Reality is different. The 2015 Toyota Sleeper Camry does indeed give grounds for the presence of the word “sleeper” in its name. The car flips open, and uncovers a tube-frame chassis. Just like some of those autobots that you can see in Transformers. Almost.

The underneath part of the elegant Camry skin is all about intimidating force, strong durability and rough speed. The purpose-built dragster features a 5.7-liter 3UR-FE V8 engine sourced from the Toyota Tundra boosted by a TRD supercharger. It also includes a wet nitrous system that strikes with more than 850 HP. The crazed Sleeper Camry is equipped with brutal DOT 335/30/18 drag racing tires which are expected to help propel this Toyota to a dazzling 9.80-second quarter mile.

2015 Toyota Sleeper Camry features:

Magnuson Products
IPT Performance Transmissions
Plumbing: Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems
TRD
Magnaflow
Autometer Digital Dash
Impact Racing safety harness
Battery: Optima Yellow Top
Goodyear tires
Nitrous Supply
Seat: Fast Ed’s Interiors
The Polishing Shop
Forged pistons and connecting rods
Suspension: Strut front and 4-link live rear axle

Source: Toyota

November 6, 2014

BMW M6 RS800 Gran Coupe by PP-Performance is World’s Fastest 6 Series [VIDEO]

BMW M6 RS800 Gran Coupe by PP-Performance can show more than 240 horsepower than the production M6 power. The reason for this almost unbelievable optimization is the work of the tuners at PP Performance, who wave optimized the engine and it now delivers 800 hp (588 kW) instead of 560 hp (413 kW). The first number means that this is the world’s fastest BMW 6 series.

The top speed stands at 328 kmph (203 mph) the new Newton metes measure 950 (production are 680 Nm). The customizing specialists have also added special downpipes, an Akrapovic titan exhaust system and BMC racing filters.

For the external appearance of the car took car professionals at Cam Shaft. They not only specialize in optimization of car hard and soft ware, but also highly professional process high tech foil in fields of car design. And now you get the reason why this RS800 shines brightly in exclusive Electric Lime.

Furthermore, it has to be mentioned that each PP-Performance power improvement solution has being developed and tested in Abu Dhabi. The reason is because of the dominating climate there and the daily highest temperatures above 50°C (122°F), the tuners are able to give the necessary stability guarantee. Enjoy the video below, it is worth it!

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: PP-Performance

November 6, 2014

Hyundai Fantastic Five Debuting at SEMA

SEMA is a really big thin at the moment for the entire automotive world. One of the companies with an every year presence at the show is Hyundai, and it has released five of its concepts introduced at the event. It has once again teamed up with some of the biggest names in the tuning community. This year, the focus is on performance, thus boosting the new Genesis and Sonata models. The lineup of Hyundai vehicles includes ARK Performance AR550 Genesis Sedan, Bisimoto Engineering Sonata, Blood Type Racing Genesis Coupe, JP Edition Sonata and Toca Signature Edition Genesis Sedan.

ARK Performance AR550 Genesis is ultra-luxurious and equipped with supercharged power. ARK also focused on the power, handling, and note: sound of the Hyundai power plant. High-performance racing technology was also integrated in the Genesis in order to introduce a very unique and bold tuning.

Bisimoto is teaming up with Hyundai for the third year for SEMA. The powertrain gurus have created the most-powerful, front-wheel drive Sonata ever! The number is 708 horsepower (521 kW) and is produced by the entirely custom 2.4-liter “Theta-II” four cylinder engine. The car is made distinctive via the custom laminated body wrap and graphics.

The third car is the Blood Type Racing Genesis Coupe and it is the most-powerful 2.0-liter Genesis Coupe ever built. It features high-boost Precision Turbo turbocharger, strengthened and fully balanced internal components, a custom intake, intercooler, full exhaust kit and nitrous injection. All of this means that the tuners at BTR achieved the goal of extracting almost 1000 horsepower (735) from the engine.

The aggressive appearance of the Genesis Coupe which perfectly complements power under the hood is the addition of a widebody kit from Japanese designer Kei Miura, with 40mm-wider front and 60mm-wider rear fenders, front bumper lip spoiler, rear diffuser and a GT wing.

Number four is the JP Edition Sonata and it features a balance of performance products, in-car entertainment and represents the enthusiasts whose cars showcase an extension of their personalities and lifestyles. JP has given the Sonata a performance boost, as well as AEM cold air intake, a MagnaFlow exhaust kit and a hot charge pipe from Bisimoto engineering.

At last, Toca Signature Edition Genesis, dubbed “Steel Phoenix”, is powered by the Hyundai’s “Tau” 5.0-liter V8, which later was enhanced with Garrett twin turbo setup, ARK Performance catback exhaust system. The result is a power output of 600 horsepower (441 kW). Inside, the vehicle has also been given a boost: custom black leather seats with contrasting white stitching, carbon-fiber trim panels and a Rockford Fosgate sound system are all at hand.

Which one do you like the best?

Source: Hyundai

November 6, 2014

The New Skoda Fabia Ensures Top-level Safety

Recently the new Skoda Fabia has been praised with the maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests which are based on results for occupant protection for adults and children, pedestrian protection and safety assistance systems. Demonstrating high efficiency and top-notch safety performance, the new small car highlights its great qualities of a highly reliable vehicle in the market.

Undergoing a number of tests by Euro NCAP in order to see how this hatchback will perform in case of an accident, Skoda Fabia scores remarkably high results in relation to its protection of 18-month-old and the protection of three-year-old children. Of course, such astonishing achievements would not have been possible without its safety features.

For example, the new Skoda Fabia features Front Assistant with integrated Emergency Braking Function which uses a radar sensor to measure the distance to the traffic ahead. If the distance is too small, the Assistant interferes and it switches from warnings to a full automatic emergency stop. Moreover, in the car available is the Multi-Collision Brake which is part of the standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. The key role of the Multi-Collision Brake is to lower the chances of risk of the vehicle when becoming involved in a secondary collision following an accident.

Things get even better and more secured for Skoda Fabia is supplied with an optional Driver Activity Assistant (fatigue detection). Additionally, other safety systems include Speedlimiter (standard from SE), Hill-Hold Control and an electronic tyre-pressure monitor. The comprehensive safety package of Fabia includes six airbags (front, side and head airbags) as well. There are also five three-point seat belts which protect the occupants of the car in case of a collision.

Skoda Fabia is going to be launched in the first European markets in the next couple of days.

Source: Skoda

November 6, 2014

Audi Hints at the Future A9 Concept [VIDEO]

Audi has released a teaser video of the A9 Concept, which will debut at the motor show in Los Angeles this month. The company also presented the new head of design Mark Lichte, who talked about his first project in the brand. He was appointed Head of Audi Design in February, and has promised to communicate the technical competence and uncompromising product quality of the German car maker.

Mark said that his passion came from cars like the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO, the first generation A8 and TT Coupe. The future Audi A9 concept aims to showcase the new design philosophy of the company.

According to previous information, the suggested A9 will come in 2017 and will be driven by a 4-liter V8 with tuinturbo unit producing 600 hp (441 kW). The concept car will be fully unveiled on 18th of November at the first press day of the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Lichte also said that the new model will be immediately recognizable as an Audi. This means that it will retain the emblematic signature single frame grille. Being a concept version of the A9, this means that the car will stay at the top of the range model, sitting above the existing A8.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Audi

November 6, 2014

The New 2015 Suzuki Jimny is Finally Here

Look who we have back!

After quite some time in absence, the well-known Suzuki Jimny compact 4×4 model has returned and this time it brings a number of upgrades. With the exterior and interior changes, the quality feel of the compact SUV exceeds the standards of its iconic class.

For the new model year, Suzuki is enhancing not only the Jimny’s off-road characteristics but its virtues as a car that can be driven in the city. As Andrew Moore, Suzuki Australia Automobile General Manager, comments; “The Jimny Sierra has always been an off-road icon – and now its retro styling and great value sees Sierra appealing to more younger buyers as a small hatch alternative.”

The new Suzuki Jimny gets all-alloy 16 valve 1.3-litre engine that benefits from variable valve timing. It serves to ensure dynamic performance, and sufficient fuel economy with the manual transmission model returning an official 39.8mpg in combined cycle driving (38.7mpg for the automatic). Respectively, the CO₂ outputs are 162 and 167g/km.

What is more, the SUV comes with Steel Silver and Khaki Green which have been added to the variety of metallic color ranges including five different nuances. They are available for the higher specification SZ4 version with one solid and three metallic paints which are also available for SZ3.

Another alteration comes with the new leather trim steering wheel as well as the included ESC (Electronic Stability Control) as standard. Along with the EU regulations SZ3 and SZ4 SUVs are now equipped with a new design instrument cluster that is comprised of a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for additional safety as well as a Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) which helps the driver keep fuel consumption to a minimum. Finally, the 2015 Suzuki also has a new synthetic seat fabric that has been applied to the SZ3 while SZ4 has new design 15-inch alloy wheels finished in dark Silver.

Source: Suzuki

November 6, 2014

King Cobra Parts Package for 2015 Ford Mustang GT Depicted at Sema Show

There is no question that the newly built 2015 Ford Mustang GT with exclusive Ford Racing performance parts is one of the most striking hits at this year’s Sema Show. What is the best part about it? Since it is built with the initial idea to be a high-performance street-and-drag strip car, the King Cobra can be duplicated by anyone who owns Mustang with the help, of course, of Ford Racing’s extensive parts catalog.

As usual, Ford once again has pushed the boundaries of its productivity and has achieved some spectacular results with the King Cobra package for Mustang GT. The car is equipped with Ford Racing’s “Drag Pack,” “Handling Pack,” and “Super Pack” supercharger kit that helps the King Cobra produce about 200 hp more than Mustang GT’s 435 hp.

Nevertheless, the most important component of the Super Pack is the 2.3L Twin Vortices Series (TVS) supercharger assembly which is a product of the cooperative work between Ford Racing and ROUSH Performance. In combination with the supercharger, there is a six-rib belt drive system, air inlet system, electronic throttle body, fuel rail, high-flow fuel injectors, intake manifold, complete air-to-liquid intercooler system and, last but not least, Ford Racing performance computer calibration.

On top of this, there is the scale-filled cobra-skin paint contours which are synonym for originality and creativity. With the black, gold, and red shades that fade into one another, the wow-factor is pretty obvious. 2015 Ford Mustang GT King Cobra, then, is bold, stunning and, really, one of a kind!

Source: Ford

November 6, 2014

Mazda Motorsports Releases Global MX-5 Cup Racecar

Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the best selling roadsters around the globe. In addition, this is the most road-raced car in the world and its fourth generation has been just released. At the SEMA show the Japanese company announced that the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be raced in a new Global Cup series in North America, Europe and Asia. The racings will culminate at the end of 2016 with a Global Shootout at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey in California.

Unfortunately Mazda did released only pictures of the Mazda Global MX-5 Cup racecar. There are no final specifications released, equipment details or technical partners for the car. The only thing confirmed by Mazda is that the cup racecar will be equipped with a 2.0 liter SKYACTIV-G four cylinder engine.

In fact, the car is currently in development. From this winter Mazda Motorsports will select the optimum tires, suspension and powertrain and safety modifications. The final specifications will be announced in 2015. Then will be also the time when Mazda will be ready to accept orders.

Full details of the Global MX-5 Cup, including which countries will be involved and when the races will take place, is soon to be announced. 2016 Mazda MX-5 was revealed officially in the beginning of September with events held simultaneously in Japan, USA and Spain. The car will enter the global markets in 2015.

Source: Mazda

November 6, 2014

Custom Lexus NX 200t F SPORT also Starring at SEMA

More news from Lexus! The ban is obviously making a furore at SEMA show, because it has just released additional information on two other models that are currently under the spotlight at the event. We are speaking about the NX 200t F SPORT made by 360 Elite Motorworks and the Instabuilt RC F by VIP Auto Salon. The NX model of choice is of course the 200t Sport, which is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.

In addition, the car features unique tweaks such as the Artisan Spirits aerodynamic kit. It includes front lip, front bumper LED attachment, rocker panels, rear diffuser and trunk spoiler. As you can see, the paint isn’t the production one. In the case of this NX, the Foreign Auto Body studio has created a specific paint scheme called Molten Pearl.

21 inch HRE P104 forged monoblok wheels in gloss black fitted with Toyo Proxes T1R Sport tires as well as the new front and rear fender flares is what rounds-out this exclusive SEMA-built project.

Next, the Instabuilt RC F by VIP Auto Salon adds Lexon Exclusive Japan kit, which comprises of a front and lip spoiler, and side Steps. Here the paint is also untraditional and is called Oracle 970RA Seafoam. This RC F runs on 20 inch Vossen VPS 3101 forged monoblock wheels coupled with Nitto Invo low profile tyres.

Behind the spokes of the wheels there is a Brembo GT brake system, featuring front: 6-piston 405 x 34mm (16”) 2-piece discs and rear 345 x 28mm (13.6”) 2-piece disc upgrade. The coilovers are delivered by RSR Sports-I, while the exhaust system with integration system & N1 Evolution-X as well as the power intake – by Apex.

Inside, this Lexus gets Sabelt SPS bucket seat, custom steering wheel with Alacantara grips, carbon fiber and Seafoam accents, unique paneling with Seafoam accents as well as Madico CH50 window film installed by STM.

Source: Lexus

November 5, 2014

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