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  • Mitsubishi Motors enters 2021 Rebelle Rally with Special Tribute Livery

    2021 Dakar MitsubishiMitsubishi team announced that it will enter the 2022 Outlander in the Rebelle Rally, and revealed a rendering of the vehicle that will compete in the grueling all-women’s off-road navigational competition in October. The 2022 Outlander’s exclusive paint scheme pays tribe to a history-making Dakar Rally win from before 20 years, when Jutta Kleinschmidt drove a Mitsubishi Pajero to victory back in 2001, becoming the only woman ever to win the world-famous Dakar.

    MMNA will also celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary in the US, partnering with military veterans charity Record Journey to contest Rebelle for a third consecutive year.

    Mitsubishi Motors has much to celebrate this year, including the 40th anniversary of MMNA, the 20th anniversary of our success at Dakar with Jutta Kleinschmidt, and the successful launch of our all-new flagship vehicle, the 2022 Outlander,” said MMNA Chief Operating Officer Mark Chaffin, Returning to the Rebelle with an Outlander inspired by that Dakar-winning Pajero is a fitting tribute to our history, a powerful statement about our ongoing commitment to women’s achievement, and the exciting future ahead for our brand.

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    As it comes to Dakar Rally, Mitsubishi proved to be the most successful manufacturer at the event with its 12 wins, including seven consecutive. Now, thanks to the Super AWC AWD system, and the numerous more innovations, the new 2022 Outlander can once again compete for victory in the grueling challenge.

  • Kia donates two 2022 Carnival MPV for an honorable cause

    2022-Kia-Carnival-910Kia America today announced that it donates two new 2022 Carnival MPVs to Kheir Clinic, A Los Angeles-based medical facility that offers provides culturally sensitive, quality primary healthcare and human services support to underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California. Such donations can help the clinic continue its mission of providing essential health care and services to those who need it the most.

    At the height of the pandemic, Kia donated face shields to Kheir Clinic and learned how vital the facility is to the health and well-being of the Southern California community Kia America calls home, said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America, Kheir Clinic provides a wide range of assistance, and with the donation of these Carnival MPVs, the clinic can expand the essential services they provide and reach even more patients in need.

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    The two MPVs will be used to transport patients and to help facilitate deliveries of food and other kinds of provision to low-income senior citizens. Kheir Clinic helps more than 19,000 patients eligible for no-cost transportation services.

    Kia’s generous donation directly addresses transportation insecurity, a critical barrier to healthcare services in our community, said Erin Pak, CEO of Kheir Clinic, With Kia’s support, we are strengthening the safety net of services for vulnerable patients who don’t have access to a vehicle and cannot safely use public transportation. Instead of falling through the cracks, these patients will receive VIP treatment in the new Kia Carnival MPVs.

     

  • SKODA reveals new AWD 80x SportLine version of the Enyaq iV

    2021 SKODA Eniaq iVSKODA expands the Enyaq iV electric SUV lineup with a new AWD 80x SportLine version. This is by far the most powerful Enyaq iV with its 265hp.

    The newcomer is geared with a second electric motor which drives the front axle and contributes to a more responsive and aggressive driving character. It also helps the vehicle to be the fastest in the lineup with an acceleration rate of 6.9 seconds to reach 100km/h, this is truly a menacing vehicle.

    Just like its rear-wheel sibling, the 80x SportLine is geared with a sports chassis and comes with a lower ride height that reduces gravity and enhances the handling capabilities. Furthermore, the new Enyak iV comes with full LED Matrix headlights with an intelligent technology that automatically turns off individual segments of the light beam when the camera on the windscreen detects vehicles, pedestrians, and any kind of object.

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    As it comes to the interior, the 80x SportLine’s upholstery and roof lining are covered in black, and the dashboard is upholstered in black synthetic leather with grey contrasting stitching and carbon-fiber effects. Furthermore, the three-spoke multifunctional leather sports steering wheel is also a part of the standard equipment and features a leather-covered rim with grey contrasting stitching and exclusive badges.

     

  • Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations reveals Rover Sport SVR Ultimate Range

    2021 Land Rover Range Rover Special EditionSpecial Vehicle Operations has launched an exclusive edition of the Range Rover Sport SVR with a neat new solid glass flake paintwork.

    The vehicle features a selection of new paint schemes and a newly-tailored interior, created by the SV Bespoke team. After their changes and upgrades, the 575hp Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate Edition proudly showcases a contemporary and elegant expression that fully complements the advanced and powerful engine system.

    As it comes to the paint schemes, the vehicle can be specified with either Maya Blue Goss or Marl Grey Gloss colors, both of which are exclusive to the Ultimate lineup. There are also elegant and highly reflective fine glass flake particles in the base coat, which contribute to a more star-like sparkle. There’s also a third exclusive option – the Ligurian Black Satin. All options come with a Narvik Black contrast roof.

    Additional visual upgrades include a colored carbon fiber vented bonnet, 22-inch five split-spoke forged alloy wheels, and black brake calipers.

    The vehicle is by far the fastest and most powerful Land Rover produced to date. This is the model’s second generation and it features a massive 5.0-liter V8 unit with a total of 575PS and 700Nm of torque – enough to finish a 0-100km/h sprint in 4.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 283km/h.

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    Mark Turner, Commercial Director, Land Rover SV Bespoke, said, Range Rover Sport SVR redefined Land Rover’s high-performance capability when it was introduced in 2014. We’ve sold more than 20,000 examples to date and demand for the SVR’s characterful mix of power, luxury, and thrilling dynamics continues to grow every year. The SV Bespoke personalization features of this Ultimate edition elevate its appeal even further.

     

    Hannah Custance, Design Manager, SV Colour and Materials, said: Our SV Bespoke design team is always pushing the boundaries to create stunning vehicle colors with enhanced individuality. This is the first SV Bespoke edition we’ve offered with beautifully textured and reflective glass flake paint finishes, which puts the Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition at the forefront of our innovative approach to personalization.

     

  • AC Cars Cobra Series 1 made a stunning debut at the British Motor Show

    2021 AC Cars Cobra-1The new AC Cobra Series 1 made its debut at the British Motor Show in front of tens of thousands of attendees.

    Britain’s oldest automobile manufacturer, AC Car’s new Series 1 marks a completely new chapter in the brand’s 120-year history. Now, the latest model lineup features a sporty drivetrain system, advanced and hand-built electronics, and a fully electric engine system.

    What is also special about the vehicle is that it retains the iconic styling that made Cobra famous, as well as the advanced drivetrain system developed by Derbyshire partner Falcon Electric.

    Alan Lubinsky, Chief Executive of AC Cars for more than two decades, said, This was our first chance to show off the car, and the positive response was overwhelming. There’s so much adoration for the AC Cobra, whether you’re six years old or over 60 – and the chance to share and enjoy people’s stories was fantastic. It shows that our best of British approach – combining an iconic car with cutting-edge technology – will be a sure-fire hit.

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    In terms of performance, the Cobra accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 4 seconds and has a massive output measured at 500Nm of torque, and 230kW via the 55kWh battery. The vehicle can cover a range of about 150 miles with a single charge.

  • 2021 Nissan Altima receives a prestigious award from US News & World Report

    2021 Nissan AltimaAltima, Nissan’s best-selling sedan, has won the US News & World Report’s “Best Cars for Teens” award as the top choice in the $30,000 to $35,000 category segment. The sexy Altima managed to impress the jury with its reliability ratings, crash tests scores, available driver assistance functions, and recommendations from top critics.

    2021 Altima offers ProPILOT Assist and Safety Shield 360 with Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, radar-based Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and High Beam Assist, all part of the standard equipment.

    The winners of the Best Cars for Teens awards all have active safety features that can help teens safely develop their driving skills while lowering the risk that they’ll be involved in a collision, said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News Best Cars, the winners also have strong crash test ratings, so if a collision occurs, there’s a better chance of occupants being protected.

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    In addition, 2021 Altima can also be specified with All-Wheel Drive, which uses an advanced torque split control strategy which automatically redistributes torque to the wheels (from 0:100 front up to 50:50 front-to-rear) according to road and driving conditions.

    2021 Nissan Altima receives a prestigious award from US News & World Report

  • Ford reveals a new Ice White upgrade pack for the Mustang lineup for the first time in almost 30 years

    2021 Ford Mustang Ice White Appearance PackageFord celebrates its Mustang history with an introduction of a new Ice White Edition Appearance Package both for Mustang Coupe and Mach-E. This is the first white-on-white upgrade pack for a Mustang for the first time in 28 years.

    Mustang has always had the power to attract attention on the road, but the new Mustang Ice White Edition could – just like the original ’93 Triple White Fox body feature Mustang – become one of the hot collectibles of future generations, said Jim Owens, Mustang brand marketing manager, We are proud to continue a longstanding Mustang tradition of continuously offering fresh, new styling options for customers to empower them to make their Mustang an extension of who they are.

    The upgrade pack includes Star White mirror caps and wheel lip moldings to ice out the exterior, front and center on the grille is an Oxford White pony badge, which also appears between the tri-bar taillamps. The pack also adds exclusive 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with Oxford White-painted pockets.

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    Light Space Gray scheme dominates the interior and appears on the seats, central console, and door-panel armrests. A Bright Silver hex-patterned instrument panel plus an Oxford White pony badge on the steering wheel add chill to the interior ambiance.

     

  • Vintage Bugatti vehicles win numerous prizes at the Monterey Car Week event

    1930 Bugatti Type 37 Grand PrixMany of Bugatti’s glorious vintage models have received prestigious recognitions and awards at this year’s Monterey Car Week.

    The audience at the show had the chance to have a close look at an exclusive 1930 Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix, which also won the “Best Show” award.

    Also, the brand’s 1929 Bugatti Type 35 B Grand Prix received “Chairman’s Trophy”, an award given personally by the chairman, Sandra Button. This award is given only to the most deserving winner at the event.

    1929 Bugatti Type 35B Grand Prix

    The audience also witnessed the showcase of a more contemporary 1994 EB110 Super Sport, which set a new model record – the super sports car managed to speed up to 351km/h. This is also the first sports car with carbon fiber bodywork, an AWD system, and quad turbochargers.

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    Also at the show was a 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coupe, which earned the top award in the “European Classic Sports”. This model is special because it managed to retain Bugatti’s prominence in the premium automobile segment because of its premium construction and agile performance – with a top speed of 120mph and excellent handling and acceleration, the model secured numerous Grand Prix victories, as well as two 24 Hours of Le Mans victories back in 1937 and 1939.

    1994 EB110 Super Sport

  • Ford adds two new models to the 2022 ST lineup

    2022 Explorer ST LineFord adds two new choices for the 2022 Explorer lineup – both vehicles come with enhanced styling and new features in terms of drivetrain system.

    This is the sixth generation of Explorer and it is built on the same platform that made the 2022 lineup so popular and preferable.

     We’ve taken Explorer, already the all-time best-selling SUV, and given our customers the chance to put the emphasis on the things they value most, said Jeff Marentic, Ford marketing manager, For on-road performance and styling, our new rear-wheel-drive Explorer ST and new Explorer ST-Line are specifically designed to appeal to new customer groups with different adventure needs.

    The two vehicles feature a rear-wheel drive system, a four-wheel drive is optionally available, a 3.0-liter EcoBoost power unit with 400hp and 415lb-ft of torque and a 10-speed automatic gearbox.

    No two SUV drivers use their vehicles the same way, so our goal is to meet the needs of as many as possible, said Lee Newcombe, Ford Explorer marketing manager, Four-wheel-drive capability is great if you need it, but if you don’t, you shouldn’t have to pay for it. These changes to the Explorer lineup were guided by what our customers told us they wanted.

    Furthermore, the new models feature exclusive ST-Line mirrors, 20-inch machined aluminum wheels, black grille, fascia-integrated dual exhaust tips, glossy “EXPLORER” hood badging and more.

    In terms of interior, the new models come with Ebony Black ActiveX seats with Miko inserts, heated first-row seats, heated sport-style steering wheel and red accent stitching, 12-speaker B&O sound system, wireless charging pad, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a 360-degree camera. There is also Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ technology†† including Evasive Steering Assist, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and voice-activated navigation. Additional touches include ST-Line scuff plates and premium floor mats.

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    The ST brand has been very well received by Explorer customers since it arrived two years ago, Newcombe said. With the addition of Explorer ST-Line, Explorer will offer the broadest performance-inspired lineup in the segment.

     

  • Kia reveals new Soul EV “Maxx” that would replace the First Edition model lineup

    2021-Kia-Soul-EV-Maxx-910Kia UK has introduced the new Soul EV “Maxx” model, which would replace the “First Edition” lineup. Already available for orders, the new Maxx machine retains the same distinctive and elegant exterior design and adds new and exclusive 17-inch wheels, black leather upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.

    Furthermore, Maxx also receives two new metallic color options – a single-tone Snow White Pearl, the standard cover for the lineup, or the optional two-tone Inferno Red with Black Roof. There are also two already existing paints available: Quartz Black with Red and Neptune Blue with Black.

    As expected, the Soul EV “Maxx” embraces this notable and playful character of its predecessors and along with it comes with a 64kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which helps the vehicle cover about 280 miles with a single charge. Neat!

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    The Soul EV is still a popular choice among EV buyers, with more than 900 sold in the UK so far in 2021. It is one of two fully electric models offered by Kia UK, alongside the popular e-Niro electric crossover. The Soul EV and e-Niro will be joined later in 2021 by the Kia EV6.

     

  • Citroen reveals details about the new C4 SpaceTourer range

    2021-Citroen-C4-SpaceTourer-910Citroen has revealed details for the new and updated Grand C4 SpaceTourer seven-seater MPV. The vehicle confidently steps on the heritage of the previous model that has been named DieselCar & EcoCar ‘Best MPV’ 2021, and ‘Best Used MPV’ in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2021, and offers neat new gadgets and refined systems.

    What shaped the most the image and features of the newcomer were mainly the customer demand and their opinions and feedback about how should the model be designed and equipped. Following these recommendations, Citroen team managed to create two trim levels, Sense and Shine, each with its individual characteristics.

    The Sense lineup comes with 17-inch ‘Shamal’ alloy wheels, dark tinted side windows and integrated aluminium roof bars, 3D-effect rear lights, as well as a reversing camera for added ease of driving. For the inside, engineers included a 12-inch Panoramic HD central display and a 7-inch Touch Drive interface with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. Sense models can also be specified with Citroën Connect Nav with three-years of live traffic updates.

    On the other hand, the Shine trim level adds a panoramic sunroof and black door mirrors to the exterior styling, as well as Xenon Intelligent Beam headlights, which automatically dip to prevent dazzling oncoming road users.

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    Shine models also benefit from an active lane-departure warning system, active cruise control with speed limiter, and braking function for semi-autonomous motorway driving. A blind-spot monitoring system helps reduce accidents even further, while a park assist function can take over parking duties in difficult situations.

     

     

     

     

  • Junior Concours of Elegance returns with full force in 2021!

    2021 Concours Of Elegance JuniorThe Concours d’Elegance, which gathers the world’s rarest and more bizarre vehicles, will see the return of the Junior Concours in 2021. On September 3-5, the event will welcome an array of beautiful hand-crafted half-size and three-quarter scale electric and petrol cars to sit alongside their bigger siblings.

    Just like the full-size machines, the Junior Concours attendants are mostly handcrafted and will borrow the best from the world of motorsport. Audience will have the chance to witness cars like Porsche 911, Jaguar E-Type, Alfa Romeo PS Monza, and Ferrari F40.

    Over the course of the event, the Works Drivers, supported by their Mechanics, will pilot their vehicles on the Concours Live Stage. Competitors will try to win a plethora of awards, some of which are ‘Best Pedal Car’, ‘Best Electric Car’, ‘Best Petrol Car’, ‘Most Original Car’ and ‘Best Dressed’.

    Andrew Evans, Concours of Elegance Director, said: The Junior Concours was such a success last year, that we’ve decided to bring it back for 2021. This feature really shines a light on the fascinating world of bespoke built children’s cars, popularised by the Austin J40 of which almost 32,000 were built from 1950. This year, as we did last year, we have gathered together a wonderful collection of handbuilt cars of all ages, complete with working headlamps, innovative powertrains, and a near-perfect likeness to the full-size models they seek to imitate. With the support of their drivers and mechanics, the Junior Concours will be as much of a spectacle as any of our other priceless displays.

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    This event is expected to gather about 1000 unique cars and will also celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th birthday, and a 30UNDER30 Concours aimed at inspiring the next generation of classic car enthusiasts.