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2014 Hyundai i10 Sport – Price €13,990

Hyundai is now offering a special edition i10 Sport designed especially for the customers in Germany. The small city car comes with some nice sport upgrades like big wheels and lowered suspension.

The exterior of 2014 Hyundai i10 Sport boasts a set of 17” alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires as well as new side skirts, LED DRLs (daytime running lights) and red and black race-inspired graphics from the front bumper to the rear window. The stance is further improved thanks to a new set of lowering springs (-20 mm).

The interior boasts full music connectivity (iPod, Bluetooth, USB) and red sporting elements. Last, but not least are the partial leather seats.

2014 Hyundai i10 Sport is powered by a 1.2 liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine – 87HP (64 kW) and 120Nm (88 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). Although the small city car is way behind normal sport cars, it is pretty nimble in normal conditions. It can average 4.9 liters / 100 km.

The price for this toy is €13,990, which is a good value for money considering the additional extras and the nice look.

Source: Hyundai

July 3, 2014

2015 Audi R8 Limited Edition Performance Package

Audi has announced Limited Performance package for the 2015 R8 supercar. The manufacturer didn’t release any further details, but the package will be the last upgrade for the current model. 2015 Audi R8 is expected to hit the US market this summer, but there is no word on when the package will be released.

The 2015 Audi R8 offers new exterior paint color options and available painted red brake calipers, new Quilted Leather package in Silver, and a new diamond-stitched Alcantara headliner. The 2015 R8 V10 S-tronic model will have a new sport exhaust option. The R8 model line will also feature a new Limited Edition performance package that will be communicated at a later date.

Model Year 2015 Suggested Retail Prices & Retail Release Dates:

R8 V8 Coupe Manual $115,900 Summer

R8 V8 Coupe S tronic $124,900 Summer

R8 V10 Coupe Manual $153,900 Summer

R8 V10 Coupe S tronic $162,900 Summer

R8 V10 plus Coupe Manual $173,500 Summer

R8 V10 plus Coupe S tronic $182,500 Summer

R8 V8 Spyder Manual $129,400 Summer

R8 V8 Spyder S tronic $138,400 Summer

R8 V10 Spyder Manual $166,100 Summer

R8 V10 Spyder S tronic $175,100 Summer

Destination and delivery charge is not included in MSRPs listed. Destination and delivery charges for R8 model line is $1,250.

Source: Audi

July 3, 2014

Vorsteiner BMW M4 Coupe

Vorsteiner presents an impressive Austin Yellow BMW M4 Coupe featuring special edition forged VSE-003 alloy wheels. The set measures 10J x 20” at the front and 11J x 20” at the rear finished in a nice Gunmetal paint. The tires come from Michelin in size 275/30 ZR20 and 295/30 ZR20, respectively. Vorsteiner also offers adjusting wheel specifications around applicable tires and on personal taste and preferance.

2014 BMW M4 Coupe has a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed ///M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The new M3 and M4 are able to cover 100 km with just 8.8 liters (32.1 mpg UK) of fuel in the combined cycle with the manual transmission and 8.3 liter with the DCT.

Some of the special features include an updated MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension by using lightweight components. M carbon-ceramic brake system is available upon request.

2015 BMW M4 Coupe is priced from $65,125 in the US, which is just $2,800 more than the previous version (E92 M3).

Source: Vorsteiner

July 3, 2014

JMS BMW 4-Series Coupe

JMS has unveiled their latest tuning program for BMW 4-Series including Coupe, Convertible and GranCoupe models. The tuning specialists have prepared styling upgrades giving to the stylish BMW models even more aggressive appearance. There are also some performance tweaks as well.

The exterior boasts a new front lip spoiler and a set of 19” Tomason TN 12 alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires. JMS fitted the 4-Series Coupe with an adjustable KW coilover suspension lowering the ride height by 55 mm at the front and 45 mm at the rear.

Performance upgrades list include a complete sports exhaust system, a speed pedal (optimizing throttle response) and an ECU re-map for all models across the range.

No pricings and specific figures about power increasing are published, but all information is available upon request.

2014 BMW 4-Series is available in a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. These include 420i – a 2.0 liter with 184HP (135kW); 428i – a 2.0 liter turbocharged with 245HP (180 kW) and a 435i – a 3.0 liter turbocharged with 306HP (225 kW). The diesel range includes 420d – 2.0 liter with 184HP (135 kW); 425d – a 2.0 liter with 218HP (160 kW), 430d – a 3.0 liter with 258HP (190 kW) and 435d – a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged diesel with 313HP (230 kW).

Source: JMS

July 3, 2014

Jaguar Reveals F-Type Project 7 Details With Video

2014 Jaguar F-Type Project 7 is a limited edition variant of the hugely popular F-Type sports car. It has already debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Furthermore, Jaguar has announced that the car will go into production run of 250 units. Project 7 is powered by 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine. It produces 575 hp (423 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. Given that the car weighs only 1585 kg, the acceleration time it achieves from 0 to 100 km/h is of 3.9 seconds. The top speed is electronically-limited at 186mph (300km/h).

We have just found an interesting video which shows a little more about the Jaguar F-Type Project 7. Thanks to XCAR Films we can take a look at how this car celebrates the D-Type and uses it as an inspiration.

In the video, Jaguar’s design director Ian Callum and the head of Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle’s Operations team, talk about the F-Type Project 7. An interesting fact is that this car is the first Jaguar performance vehicle delivered by the SVO team.

The car’s design and engineering was inspired by the three-time Le Mans winner – Jaguar D-Type. Unlike the concept model on which it is based it features an additional second seat. It also comes with two rollover hoops for both driver and passenger.

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Video Source: YouTube via XCAR

July 2, 2014

Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R – Pricing Announced

2014 Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R is the newest limited edition Sport hatch, which was introduced almost two months ago. Of course, the car comes equipped with variety of improvements as well as new more powerful engine: 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged one. As the name of the car states, the unit delivers 275 hp (202 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 360Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm. Furthermore, the new Renault Sport model benefits from new Akrapovic titanium exhaust system, which is lighter than the one used in its predecessor.

This car has achieved two weeks ago 7m 54.36s record for a rear-wheel drive car round the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife. The record was achieved thanks to the dedication of the teams at Renault Sport Technologies and the hundreds of hours of testing. The new lap record highlights once again the knowledge and expertise of the specialists at the brand.

Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R comes as a standard with the Cup chassis with limited-slip differential, Öhlins Road&Track dampers and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres. The car has no rear seats, and in the front one can see Recaro Pole Position polycarbonate monocoque seats with three-point seat belts.

The exterior of the model has new two-tone colour scheme: Etoile Black roof mated with a Pearlescent White finish. Highlights here are also the Trophy-R branded F1-type front blade, chequered flag graphic at the bottom of the front doors and graphics on the sides in Vif Red.

Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R has already gone one sale in France with an initial price tag of €45,000.

Source: Renault

July 2, 2014

Buick Envision Teased Ahead Of Premiere In China

Buick Envision is to make a Chinese premiere. The vehicle has just been teased with an image showing it between brand’s two crossovers: the Encore and Enclave. The first one is positioned in the compact segment, while the second – in the extra-large one. This means that there is enough space for the company to consider introducing a vehicle in the mid-size crossover segment. And this is where the Envision model steps in.

The GM department in Shanghai announced that this new midsize SUV will make its debut in China later this year. The model is inspired by the Buick Envision concept. The latter is the latest member of the Buick SUV family, which has dynamic and assertive styling. It mixes emblematic Buick design characteristics with the brand’s new high-end, refined global design concepts.

Furthermore, Buick has also disclosed that the Envision will adopt a new-generation powertrain as well as company’s new all-wheel-drive technology. As a standard, the vehicle will add the fuel-saving start/stop technology.

The introduction of the model in China aims to make a new benchmark in country’s high-end midsize SUV segment in terms of space, safety, performance and specifications. Of course, Buick said that the Envision will complement the Encore and new Enclave in Buick’s China SUV portfolio, providing a range of choices for SUV buyers. This leads us to the thoughts that the vehicle will probably be introduced in other parts of the world too.

Source: Buick

July 2, 2014

Ferrari FXX Evoluzione on Sale

Miller Motorcars now offer an extremely rare Ferrari FXX Evoluzione. The hyper car does not have a price tag, but we expect seven figures, because only the optional Evo kit was priced at $300,000.

The Italian manufacturer has initiated the FXX program back in 2005 as a race-spec evolution of the Enzo. Two years later, the car was fitted with an Evoluzione package boosting the 6.3 liter naturally aspirated V12 engine from 800HP (588 kW) to 860HP (630 kW). The engine is connected to a 6-speed Semi-automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h in less than 2.4 seconds and a top speed of over 400 km/h (250 mph).

Some of the special features include a carbon fiber body over carbon fibre tub with rear alloy subframe. The brake system comes from Brembo – CCM (carbon-ceramic) discs with 6-piston calipers at the front and carbon-ceramic discs with 4-piston calipers at the rear.

Ferrari produced 30 units of the FXX and only a few received the optional Evo kit. The model features a different livery and an updated rear wing. The gearbox is also updated to shift in just 60 milliseconds. Ferrari also altered the suspension and brakes together with the traction control which came with nine user-selectable settings.

This particular car has only 322 km (200 miles) on the clock!

Source: millermotorcars.com

July 2, 2014

Dodge Celebrates Centennial Year

Do you know that this year one of the most iconic American muscle car automakers marks its 100th anniversary? The brand is Dodge and it is tearing into its centennial year as America’s mainstream performance brand. The exact day of celebration was yesterday, on 1st of July. In fact, after the brand has consolidated with SRT, Dodge is getting back to its performance roots with every single model it offers.

Both Dodge and SRT are aiming to offer a complete lineup of performance vehicles, which are to stand out in their own segments. Dodge is considered as the “mainstream performance” brand, while the SRT – as the “ultimate performance” halo of the Dodge brand. The combination results in complete and balanced performance.

At the heart if every Dodge vehicle is the passion of innovation and engineering. They are faster, better or smarter and offer an attitude that was built into the brand by the Dodge brothers themselves a century ago.

Dodge is taking the best of its innumerable successes over these 100 years: the technological advancements of the ’30s and ’40s, 50’s design evolution and the racing heritage of the ’60s, the horsepower of the ’70s, the efficiency of the ’80s and the iconic styling of the ’90s.

The brand has produced many types of vehicles: from muscle cars to compact cars, minivans, crossovers and full-size SUVs. For the new model year, Dodge’s models deliver exceptional horsepower, exclusive technology, unmatched capability and cool features, such as LED headlamps, Dodge signature racetrack tail lamps, dual exhaust, 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment centers and 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) customizable gauge clusters.

2015 will see the market birth of Dodge Charger and Challenger, as well as the Dodge Challenger SRT equipped with the HEMI Hellcat. The latter delivers up to 707 horsepower which makes the Challenger the most powerful muscle car ever built. The Dodge brand 2015 lineup also includes the Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey, the new Crossroad model and of course – the performance beast Dodge Viper SRT.

Source: Dodge

July 2, 2014

Citroen DS 6WR Interior [images]

Citroen has published first official images of the interior of DS 6WR luxury SUV (sports utility vehicle). The cabin comes with a two-tone plush upholstery with aluminum trim elements on the doors, the center console and the steering wheel. There is also a nice LED interior lighting. The Grip Control system’s control switch is placed right next to the leather gear shifter.

Citroen DS 6WR SUV measures 4.55 meters in length, 1.86 meters in width and 1.61 meters in hegith with a 2.73 meter wheelbase. The strong presence is underlined by a set of 19” alloy wheels. The engine range includes a 160HP (118 kW) e-THP and a 200HP (147 kW) THP unit coupled to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

The concept was unveiled at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show in April. It is scheduled to hit the market in September, this year. It will be manufactured locally and will be sold through a network of 60 dealerships.

“With the launch of the DS 6WR in the autumn, it (the brand) now markets three locally-produced models – a feat achieved in just one year. As DS sets out to become a premium brand on a worldwide scale, the results obtained in two years in China, the world’s number-one automotive market, encourage us in the pursuit of our business offensive”, commented Yves Bonnefont, Chief Executive Officer of the DS brand.

Source: Citroen

July 2, 2014

2015 Volkswagen Passat will be Unveiled Tomorrow

2015 Volkswagen Passat will be officially unveiled tomorrow, but more details have emerged on the web. The 2^nd best-selling model of Volkswagen will be presented on Thursday and according to Reuters will go upmarket in order to compete versus Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and of course, BMW 3-Series. This is very brave decision and we are eager to see, how the cheap Passat is going to beat the best-in-class saloons. There is also one more interesting issue, the new Passat is 4,767 mm long, which means that is a lot longer than its rivals.

The engine range is going to include a 2.0 liter TDI with several outputs – 150HP (110 kW); 190HP (140 kW) and the top-of-range – 240HP (176 kW). The smaller 1.6 liter TDI will have a 120HP (88 kW) version. The petrol range features a 1.4 liter TSI – 125HP (92 kW) and 150HP (110 kW) as well as a 1.8 liter TSI with 180HP (132 kW) and a mighty 2.0 liter TSI – 220HP (162 kW) or 280HP (206 kW) – taken from Seat Leon Cupra 280.

All engine meet EURO 6 regulations and Volkswagen has already announced a plug-in hybrid model. It will have a combined range of up over 960HP (600 miles) and will be able to travel up to 50 km (31 miles) on electricity.

Some of the features include LED taillights, optional LED headlights featuring Dynamic Light Assist. There is also a 12.3” instrument cluster, a head-up display, Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, Traffic Jam Assist, City Emergency Braking and others.

2015 Volkswagen Passat will be priced from €26,000.

Stay tuned!

Source: reuters

July 2, 2014

2014 BMW M4 Coupe Individual at Goodwood

BMW has shown a special M4 Coupe Individual at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The sports car is built specially for the event and boasts a number of styling upgrades.

The exterior comes in a nice Tanzanite Blue metallic paint, a sports exhaust system and a lot of carbon fiber elements like a new front splitter, a rear diffuser and a rear spoiler. The interior boasts Merino leather seats and an Alcantara-wrapped sports steering wheel featuring a race display showing different information.

2014 BMW M4 Coupe is powered by a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed ///M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The new M3 and M4 are able to cover 100 km with just 8.8 liters (32.1 mpg UK) of fuel in the combined cycle with the manual transmission and 8.3 liter with the DCT.

As we recently learned, the car actually produces a lot more power – around 480HP (353 kW) and 648Nm (480 lb-ft) of torque. Of course, this is only in benefit of owners, but we suspect some tax evasion.

Source: BMW

July 2, 2014

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