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All-new Fiat Panda Cross 4×4

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The 2014 Fiat Panda was officially revealed at the 2014 Geneva motor show in March. In fact, the Panda Cross is based on the Panda 4×4 model. Now the Italian manufacturer offers some new technological upgrades, which make this off-road mini more capable and really fun to drive.

The upgrades for the new Fiat Panda Cross include : “Torque-on-Demand” all-wheel drive system, Electronic Stability control, Electronic Locking differential and Hill Descent control as standard.

Above are complemented by new plastic-cladded front and rear bumper, metal skid plates front and rear, redesigned fog lights and LED daytime running lights. There are also roof bars and plastic-cladded side sills and wheelarches.

The engine range is also updated : the TwinAir petrol 0.9-liter two-cylinder turbo engine with power of 89hp (66kw), or a 1.3-liter MultiJet turbo diesel with power of 79hp (60kw). The petrol engine is connected with a six-speed manual gearbox and five-speed gearbox for the turbo diesel respectively.

The MultiJet turbo diesel is more economical to run with claimed fuel consumption of 4.7l/100km,while the TwinAir engine consumes 4.9l/100km.

The interior is also consistent with the overall performance of the vehicle. The seats are decorated in bespoke natural fabric with brown eco-leather bolsters. The center console and the dashboard are finished in a new silver “ultrashine” as the surround and audio system details.

The standard equipment of the Fiat Panda Cross includes : automatic climate control; Blue&Me™ Bluetooth connectivity with a USB port and steering wheel controls; a satellite navigation dock; heated electric door mirrors; remote central locking; split rear seat with rear head restraints; height-adjustability for the driver’s seat and steering wheel; front fog lights; a leather steering wheel and gear knob; ESC system complete with ELD (Electronic Locking Differential)and Terrain Control and specific 15-inch alloy wheels with a burnished finish and all-season 185/65R15 M+S tyres.

The 2014 Fiat Panda Cross goes on sale in the end of 2014. The expected price is less than £ 17,000 (€21.500).

Source : Fiat

July 22, 2014

Top 3 Fastest Stock AWD Super Cars – Porsche 991 Turbo, Audi R8 GT and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560

Dragtimesinfo has published a video showing Top 3 fastest stock AWD (all-wheel drive) super cars. On the first place is Porsche 991 Turbo S – 560HP, on the second place is Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 – 560HP and on the third place – Audi R8 GT – 560HP.

The 2012 Audi R8 GT has a 5.2 liter V10 FSI – 560HP (412 kW), which is enough for catapulting to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and to 200 km/h in 10.8 seconds. The top speed is 320 km/h (199 mph). It managed to cover 1 km in 21.392 seconds with a trap speed of 253.34 km/h.

The Gallardo LP560-4 is powered by the same engine – a 5.2 liter V10 – 560HP (412 kW) at 8,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 11.8 seconds. The top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph). It covered 1 km in 21.227 seconds with 255.68 km/h.

The 2014 Porsche 991 Turbo S has a 3.8 liter flat-six turbocharged engine – 560HP (412 kW) at 6500RPM and 700Nm (519 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a DCT 7-speed gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 318 km/h (198 mph). It finished in 20.225 seconds with a speed of 262.19 km/h.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JORuiUtQ-j8

Source: Dragtimesinfo

July 22, 2014

BMW 1-Series Sedan [render]

The designer – Theophilus Chin has created two nice render images of BMW 1-Series Sedan, which is only a rumor for now. The entry-level BMW is now offered only in 3- and 5-door hatchback configurations, while the 2-Series offers coupe and convertible models.

Besides the possible 1-Series Sedan, there is another bothering news – the model will come with front wheel drive as the recently announce 2-Series Active Tourer and the 2^nd generation X1.

“The NES (New Entry-Level Sedan) is integral to our growth plans,” commented unknown source.

“It will be an important pillar in the future 1-series lineup, particularly in the U.S. and China, where sales of small premium-brand four-door sedans are on the rise.”, he added.

BMW 1-Sereis Sedan is going to compete versus CLA and Audi A3 Sedan. Probably, both of them will be slightly bigger than the BMW, but they are in a same segment of FWD small saloons.

The engine range of the future 1-Series Sedan will be carried over – three- and four-cylinder direct-injection (with or without turbocharger) petrol and common-rail diesel units. A hybrid version will probably emerge, too because of the demanding on the market.

Stay tuned!

July 22, 2014

2015 GMC Canyon Is The Most Agile Pickup

2015 GMC Canyon is a midsize pickup which offers great maneuverability. This is probably the top reasons for the growing popularity of the vehicle among the customers in the United States. The new Canyon offers the right size for those looking for a more agile pickup. In this way the customers will enjoy the convenience of this smaller size mid-sized pickup’s ability to easily fit in a garage, travel downtown areas of big cities, and navigate crowded parking lots.

2015 GMC Canyon is the smaller sibling of the 1500 Sierra, 2500 and 3500 Sierra Heavy Duty pickups. The short-bed crew cab is 212.7 inches long, which is exactly 17 inches shorter than a comparable Sierra 1500. The width of the Canyon measures 74.3 inches which is five inches narrower than Sierra and two inches wider than the Terrain compact SUV.

However, the smaller size of the vehicle does not mean a compromise in terms of functionality or capability. 2015 Canyon has a tight turning radius of around 41 feet or 12.6 meters. This makes it easier for the driver to maneuver when parking or backing into tight spots. In addition, the electric power steering also provides help in maneuverability.

GMC Canyon is powered by four versatile and efficient engines: the standard 2.5L I-4 unit, the optional 3.6L and V6. The last two units feature direct injection, variable valve timing and six-speed transmissions. The most powerful in the engine range is the 2.5L Duramax Turbo-Diesel.

The 2015 GMC Canyon is scheduled to arrive in dealerships this fall.

	Length (in/cm)	Width (in/cm)
2015 Canyon short box crew 4×4, 3.6L V-6	212.7 / 5403	74.3 / 1886
2014 Sierra 1500 short bed crew 4×4, 5.3L V-8	229.5 / 5829	80.0 / 2032
2014 Ram 1500 short bed crew 4×4, 5.7L V-8	229.0	79.4
2014 Ford F-150 short bed crew 4×4. 5.0L V-8	231.9	79.2*
2015 Toyota Tundra short bed crew 4×4, 5.7L V-8	228.9	79.9

Source: GMC

July 22, 2014

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan To Have Five And Seven-Seat Versions

The second generation 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan will arrive in two sizes – a five-seat and a seven-seat version. In addition, the German company is developing a petrol-electric hybrid of the model. The new version of Tiguan is currently undergoing durability testing in a prototype form. The second-gen midsized SUV will be shown in September next year during the Frankfurt Motor Show. The sales are scheduled to start in the beginning of 2016.

The initial Tiguan model will be based on the standard wheelbase that we are familiar with and have seen in the first generation version of the vehicle. It will measure length of 2605 mm and will feature two rows of seats that ca accommodate up to five occupants.

The second specification of the Tiguan will have a long wheelbase. In this way the car will deliver additional rear legroom as well as a third row of seats. This means that the long wheelbase Tiguan will accommodate up to seven persons.

While the five-seater will have a debut in Frankfurt, the seven-seater will have its premiere later in 2016 during the auto saloon in Detroit. It will be built specifically for the United States, Middle East and China. However, there are also plans to sell the SUV derivative in Europe.

Furthermore, the engines that will power the new Tiguan will be four-cylinder petrol and diesel. Volkswagen also disclosed that there will be also offered the option of 4Motion all-wheel drive next to the standard front-wheel drive. We expect to see the 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol units as well as the 1.6 and 2.0 diesel ones. There is also a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid engine which VW is currently developing.

Source: www.autocar.co.uk

July 22, 2014

Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe High Performance Support Vehicle [VIDEO]

Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe High Performance Support Vehicle has been built to support the Team Sky during Stage 20 of the 2014 Tour de France, when riders will traverse from Bergerac to Périgueux. Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe is the most dynamic and capable performance-focused production Jaguar ever built. It went on sale globally earlier this year. This current bespoke F-TYPE concept vehicle is based on the F-TYPE R Coupe and will be also driven by the 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine, which produces 550 horsepower (404 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft).

There are no current plans for a series production of this unique F-TYPE Coupe. This exciting version of the sports car will only support some of the Team Sky riders this Saturday on 26th of July during the time trial (TT).

The car is built in such way so that it can accommodate two of the team’s Pinarello Bolide TT bikes. The exterior of the car is finished in Team Sky’s livery, with colourways and other Team Sky graphic design cues.

The same can be also seen inside the car. Furthermore, other specifications feature a separate electric supply in the boot that delivers power to the radios, amplifiers, microphones, horns and televisions this supporting communications between Team Sky’s Sports Director and the rider.

Jaguar is the Official Supplier to Team Sky since 2010. Back in the victorious 2012 and 2013, the British engineering leaders supplied Team Sky with a fleet of performance Jaguar XF Sportbrakes.

httpv://youtu.be/LO9yfQAO57s

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Jaguar

July 22, 2014

2015 Volvo XC90 To Feature Intellisafe Solutions

Volvo XC90 Intellisafe Solutions is designed to make tricky parking situations and maneuvering in tight spaces easier than before. Extended Park Assist Pilot is included in the IntelliSafe support technologies. It offers automatic reversing into a parking bay, entering and exiting a parallel parking spot. Furthermore, this new feature in the 2015 XC90 also displays digitally created bird’s-eye view of the 360° area around the car on the large centre screen. These options turn the potentially stressful parking situations into comfortable ones.

The updated Park Assist Pilot makes it easier for the drive parallel and bay parking by taking over. Then it operates the steering wheel while the driver is operating with the gearbox thus controlling the speed of the car.

While maneuvering, the new XC90 collects information from twelve ultrasonic sensors around the car. If the driver decides to activate the Park Assist Pilot in a parallel parking situation, then the sensors begin scanning the side of the car for empty parking slots.

If a parking slot is larger than 1.2 times car’s length, the person behind the steering wheel in notified via an audible signal and a message written on the instrument cluster. The same thing happens in a bay parking situation. However, the slot needs to be the width of the car plus 1 meter. Gradually the driver is guided by texts and animations on the display until the car is parked.

The next technology included is bird’s-eye view from above the car or the so called 360° Surround View. It delivers the driver an overview of the surrounding area from a point above the car.

This feature is enabled by four concealed fish-eye cameras. The first one is integrated into the front, the second and third – in each of the door mirrors and the last one – above the rear number plate.Thanks to these cameras, the driver also can get access to other views of the surrounding area like front, rear and side views.

IntelliSafe also features Cross Traffic Alert. This technology covers the driver’s back when reversing out of a parking space. It notifies the driver with an audible signal and a warning on the center screen when a car is in the vicinity of up to 30 meters on each side.

Source: Volvo

July 22, 2014

2015 Chevrolet SS will Get a 6-Speed Manual Gearbox

2015 Chevrolet SS will get a 6-speed manual transmission as well as a 3.70 rear axle ratio. The model will also get a Magnetic Selective Ride Control system improving the handling and the comfort significantly by adjusting the stiffness of the dampers continuously.

Other new features include five colors: Jungle Green Metallic, Regal Peacock Green, Perfect Blue, Some Like It Hot Red and Alchemy Purple. There is also a new front license plate bracket and an OnStar 4G LTE infotainment system with a touchscreen display.

The engine remains the well-known LS3 6.2 litre V8 with 415HP (310 kW) and 563Nm (415 lb-ft) of torque. It accelerates the vehicle from 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, when connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Standard extras include High intensity discharge headlamps with Light emitting diode daytime running lamps, Automatic Parking Assist, Chevrolet MyLink with a color touch screen and GPS-based navigation system, Bose premium audio system – including SiriusXM radio (with 12-month trial), Color head-up display and color driver information center, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Alloy pedal covers, Heated and ventilated front seats with memory, Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning, Rear-vision camera with rear park assist, Keyless access and push-button start.

Source: GM

July 22, 2014

Prefix Performance Dodge SRT Viper Convertible

Prefix Performance has unveiled their latest tuning project based on the extreme Dodge SRT Viper. The name of the project is Medusa, which is a “type of vehicle you clamor for but doesn’t exist”.

The tuning company removes the fixed roof and adds a retractable soft top and a modified rear end. Each car of the limited series will come with an individually-numbered plaque, special branded floor mats and a painted X-brace under the hood. Prefix Performance also offers custom stripes for the bespoke interior.

Prefix will build just 10 units of Medusa with pricing starting from $35,000. The 2014 Dodge SRT Viper is priced from $101,309 in the US.

As a reminder, Dodge SRT Viper is powered by a 8.4 liter naturally aspirated V10 engine producing 640HP (477 kW) and 814Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The curb weight of the vehicle is just 1,521 kg (3,354 lbs), so 0-100 km/h takes 3 seconds and a top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph). The ¼ mile is covered in 11.5 seconds. If that’s not impressive enough, the model can go from 0-160-0 km/h in less than 12 seconds.

Source: Prefix

July 22, 2014

2015 Mitsubishi Pajero Facelift

Mitsubishi has unveiled the 2015 Pajero Facelift in Japan coming with a number of upgrades for the exterior as well as the interior.

Outside, the 2015 Pajero boasts a new front bumper and a revised grille. There are also LED DRLs (daytime running lights) and a new spare tire cover giving the vehicle more refined look. The interior boasts a complete makeover including new metallic trim elements and additional sound material for the instrument panel, door trim. It further raises the silence inside the vehicle. The VR II models comes with piano black accents, while the Exceed and Super Exceed trim levels feature wood grain trim.

The engine range is not modified – 3.0 liter V6 petrol and a 3.2 liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. The petrol engine develops 178HP (131 kW) at 5,250RPM and 261Nm (193 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 13.6 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). The diesel has 200HP (147 kW) at 3,800RPM and 441Nm (327 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000RPM. The top speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).

The 2015 Mitsubishi Pajero is already on sale in Japan. The price is starting from ¥2,921,400 (before taxes).

Source: Mitsubishi

July 22, 2014

2014 Porsche Macan Tuned by TechArt

TechArt has presented their latest tuning project based on 2014 Porsche Macan. The sporty crossover can be fitted with different alloy wheels and comes with exterior and interior upgrades.

Outside, the TechArt Macan boasts a new front spoiler, a roof spoiler as well as a modified rear diffuser and wheel arch extensions or side skirts. All components are manufactured from a lightweight fibre composite of polyurethane RIM. The aerodynamics package is distinguished by high levels of load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability with a low tare weight.

The interior features interior styling packages in carbon fiber or exotic woods. There are also exquisite TechArt leather equipment and an ergonomic 3-spokes Multifunctional Sport Steering Wheel with TechArt paddle shifters. The tuning company also offers aluminum sport pedal set, and branded floor mats as well as luggage compartment floor mat.

TechArt also offers performance packages for Macan’s six-cylinder engines. The power kits include ECU re-map as well as complete sports exhaust system. There are no official performance figures, but the additional power with make the crossover even sportier.

The air suspension module can adjust the ride height according to driver’s demands. There are also different sets of sport spring lowering the vehicle between 20 and 60 mm.

Alloy wheels sets include: Formula; Formula II; Formula III and Formula IV designs in sizes between 20” and 22”.

Source: TechArt

July 21, 2014

TAG Motorsports BMW M4 Coupe

2014 BMW M4 Coupe is already available on the market and a lot of tuning companies presented their tuning variants for the sports car. TAG Motorsports also unveiled their tuning program for the highly-appreciated vehicle.

The main highlight is the set of enormous 20” light alloy wheels finished in a nice gold paint and wrapped with ultra-low profile performance tires. The tuning company also offers different designs of those wheels and pricing is available upon request.

2014 BMW M4 Coupe comes with a newly-developed 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder engine delivering – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is connected to a speed manual gearbox as standard or optional 7-speed M DCT. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 (4.1) seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or 300 km/h (186 mph) with ///M Driver’s package. Still, the combined fuel consumption is just 8.3 liters / 100 km.

As we recently discovered, the engine is even more powerful than the official data. It delivers around 480HP (353 kW) and 650Nm (481 lb-ft) of torque, which is 50HP and 100Nm more than stated. Probably, the main reason for the official data is tax-evading, but that obviously doesn’t bother anyone.

Source: TAG Motorsports

July 21, 2014

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