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Mopar Customizes 2015 Dodge Challenger And Charger

Mopar brand is enhancing the brand new 2015 Dodge Challenger and Charger with a number of accessories and performance parts. This means that muscle-car enthusiasts will have the chance to personalize their ride and make it unique. Both new Dodge models were unveiled officially at the New York Auto Show, previewing a completely new exterior design and powerful equipment. In fact, the cars come to commemorate brand’s 100th anniversary and for this reason feature 1971-inspired classic styling.

Mopar performance parts that will be available from launch include suspension lowering kit, anti-sway bar kit and cold air intakes. In addition, light weight wheels and a cat back exhaust, along with big brake kit and Scat Pack stage kits are among the performance offerings.

Specific to the 2015 Dodge Challenger are the shaker hood, T/A hood kit and T/A hood venting system. Other highlights offered by Mopar for both muscle cars include: cold air intake, anti-sway bar kit, suspension lowering kit, brake kit, cat back exhaust, hood pin kit, hood kits, grille kit and eleven wheel options and Mopar wheel center caps.

In addition, the customization brand has also prepared for the 2015 Charger and Challenger the following: new rear spoilers, decal kit, stripe kits, bright pedal kit, EVTS, wheel locks, remote start, park distance sensor kit, engine block heater kit, fog light kit and ambient lighting, door sill entry guards and floor mats.

Source: Mopar

April 24, 2014

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 – US Spec

Mercedes-Benz US has announced the 2014 CLA 250 model. It comes with a powerful turbocharged engine and double-clutch transmission. The model will be also available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive system as an option.

“The response to the Concept Style Coupe was overwhelming. The most frequent comment by far was ‘Please put this car into series production.’ That’s precisely what we are doing now,” commented Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management for Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

“The CLA is a car that does not confuse ‘mid-size’ with ‘mid-quality’. Its sporty design underscores the sporty side of the Mercedes-Benz brand.”, he added.

The engine in CLA 250 model is a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 211HP (155 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission. It comes with the ECO stop/start function as standard for added gas mileage.

This radar-based assistance system provides the driver with visual and acoustic warnings of identified obstacles and primes Brake Assist for adaptive braking. Brake Assist is initiated as soon as the driver steps hard on the brake pedal. When the system identifies a risk of collision, Collision Prevention Assist calculates the precise braking force ideally needed to avoid an accident.

The optional Driver Assistance package also offers Distronic Plus, as well as familiar safety systems including Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist. PARKTRONIC with Advance Parking Assist enables autonomous parking in parallel and perpendicular parking spaces and is available as a standalone option.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

April 24, 2014

Dodge Introduces 2015 Charger

2015 Dodge Charger is world’s only four-door muscle car and it gets refined for the new model year. The model gets a brand new exterior, and it is powered by 300 horsepower V-6 eingine, coupled to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, thus delivering an estimated 31 miles per gallon. The handling was also optimized. In fact, the exterior of the 2015 Charger was resculpted almost entirely. It includes dramatic LED lighting in both front and rear. The powertrain option for the R/T trim is the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine. In fact, the Dodge brand introduces this model along with the new 2015 Challenger in order to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

2015 Dodge Charger will be available in four models: SE, SXT, R/T and R/T Road & Track. The production of the car will begin in the fourth quarter of this year. Furthermore, some of the new interior details include three-spoke steering wheel, 7-inch reconfigurable gauge cluster, premium materials used for the seats and covered surfaces as well as a choice of eight new trim and color combinations.

Dodge is also including in the new Charger more than 80 standard or available safety and security features. Some of them are the Forward Collision Warning-Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control Plus with Full Stop, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, ParkSense rear park assist systems and 9-1-1 call/Assist Call.

In terms of technologies, the drivers of this muscle car will enjoy the Uconnect Access system, Uconnect Access Services with roadside assistance, theft-alarm notification, voice texting, new Dodge Performance pages, new 3-D navigation and the ability to turn the Charger into a Wi-Fi hot spot.

All Charger models also get new wheels. The 20-inch wheels are standard on R/T models. Special heritage colors for the wheels include TorRed and new B5 Blue, along with Redline Tri-coat Pearl, Jazz Blue Pearl, Granite Crystal Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic, Phantom Black Tri-coat Pearl, Ivory Tri-coat Pearl and Bright White.

The powerful 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine is intended for the Charger R/T and R/T Road & Track models and as mentioned it utilizes the TorqueFlite electronic eight-speed automatic transmission. With it the unit delivers up to 370 horsepower (272 kW) and 535 Nm (395 lb.-ft.) of torque.

On the other hand, the Charger SE and SXT rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) models are powered by the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. The latter produces 292 horsepower (218 kW) at 6,350 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque at 4,800 rpm, and is rated at 31 mpg.

2015 Dodge Charger Details And Specifications:

Exterior:

New hood, fenders, front and rear fascias, front doors
Three-piece spoiler (standard R/T)
Dodge signature LED racetrack tail lamps
Projector headlamps (high-intensity discharge headlamps on premium trims)
LED fog lamps (SXT and R/T)
Center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL)
20-inch wheels standard on R/T models
Six different 20-inch wheel styles available

Interior:

7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) customizable digital gauge cluster
Instrument panel center stack with next-generation radio and 5.0-inch and 8.4-inch touchscreen displays with 3-D navigation and downloadable apps
Three-spoke thick rim steering wheel with available paddle shifters
Performance-inspired electronic shifter
Dodge Performance Pages (R/T Road & Track)
Eight new interior trims, including:
- Black and Tungsten cloth
- Black and Pearl leather
- Black and Ruby Red

Technical highlights:

Included trial of Uconnect Access Services:
- 9-1-1 call/Assist Call
- Roadside Assistance Call
- Theft-alarm notification
- Uconnect Access App for remote services
- Yelp
- Voice texting
- Wi-Fi hotspot (service available)
Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control Plus with Full Stop
Advanced Brake Assist
Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus
Dynamic gridlines displayed with the rear camera view to show projected path of vehicle based on driver steering input
TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission standard on all models
Fully hemmed rear wheelhouse to accommodate larger tires
All-wheel-drive (AWD) with front-axle disconnect

Source: Dodge

April 24, 2014

Citroen C-XR Concept Previews Future Production SUV

Citroen C-XR Concept is a contemporary SUV that made a world premiere at this year’s Beijing Motor Show. It is a preview of the first crossover developed jointly between Citroen and the DongFeng Motor Group. The vehicle is intended for production in China and offers compact styling with an assertive look combined with elegance and strength. It is also promised to deliver great fuel efficiency.

CX-R concept has wide chrome-finished grille that links the chevrons to the headlamps. In addition, at the front are featured LED daytime running lights that enhance the front light signature as well as front optics with double module and indicators. The C-shaped side signature links visually the roof bars and the chrome-finished waistline. At the rear, Citroen added 3D-effect rear lights. They were combined with a chrome-finished dual tailpipe.

Furthermore, the concept vehicle runs on 17-inch wheels fitted with All Seasons tyres. The front and rear fairings and wheel arch embellishers, red side décor and wing-mirror housings, round-out the look. Another detail is that the vehicle features the longest wheelbase in the segment measured at 2.65m, thus delivering in-car spaciousness. The large glass panoramic roof contributes towards soft filtered light inside.

Citroen C-XR Concept is fitted with Grip Control technology. This system manages optimal traction of the wheels on all types of ground. The concept is fitted with the THP 160 petrol engine that includes a Stop&Start function. The unit is coupled with the latest generation automatic gearbox. A key factor to the increased fuel and CO2 efficiency is the considerable weight savings.

Source: Citroen

April 24, 2014

MINI Unveils 2015 Paceman Range

2015 MINI Paceman offeres fresh design, optimised aerodynamics and revised engines. The Sports Activity Coupe was unveiled at Auto China in Beijing. The new model includes a distinctive and highly expressive body design. Of course – it carries all of the characteristics typical for a MINI. At the front it is equipped with large headlamps and hexagonal radiator grille contour. Its elongated silhouette on the other hand reinforces its sportiness. At the rear we see lights which are horizontally arranged for the first time on a MINI.

New trim color is available – it is caled Piano Black. Chrome Line Exterior trim is also available as a no cost option. New colours for the MINI Paceman include Jungle Green metallic and Midnight Grey metallic. Black or white white contrasting roofs are also available. On the other hand, the contrasting Chilli Red roof is offered exclusively for the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman. Vaarious colors are also available for the sport and bonnet stripes.

As a standard, MINI offers a range of new light alloy wheels with reduced weight and LED fog lights. Precisely, the Cooper and the Cooper D Paceman come equipped with the 16-inch light alloy wheels in 5-Star Air Spoke Design. In addition, the 17-inch light alloy wheels in the new 5-Star Triangle Spoke Design were specifically created for the Cooper S and the Cooper SD Paceman. They are also available in a two-colour design. MINI John Cooper Works Paceman runs on 18-inch light alloy wheels in Twin Spoke Black Burnished Design as standard.

Inside, 2015 Paceman benefits from acoustic optimization. Speed and display dials are now anthracite-coloured in the style of the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman across all models. In addition, the model will also include the new ALL4 all-wheel drive system. MINI ALL4 distributes drive power at continuously variable levels between the front and rear axle by means of an electromagnetic centre differential.

The engines offered in the range are listed below along with their details. They can be combined with an optional six-speed automatic transmission instead or the standard six-speed manual. The suspension technology included in the car features the combination of McPherson spring struts and forged wishbones on the front axle, a multilink rear axle and electromechanical power steering.

Figures for 2015 MINI Paceman range:

Model	Power	0-62 mph	Fuel Consumption	CO2
Cooper	122 hp	10.4 (-0.1)	47.9 mpg	137 g/km
Cooper D	111 hp	10.9	67.3 mpg	111 g/km
Cooper S	190 hp	7.5 (-0.1)	47.1 mpg	139 g/km
Cooper SD	143 hp	9.2 sec (-0.1 sec)	62.8 mpg	119 g/km
John Cooper Works	218 hp	6.9 sec (- 0.1 sec)	39.8 mpg	165 g/km

Source: MINI

April 24, 2014

2014 Ford Fiesta ST3 – Price £19,250

Ford has announced the new range-topping ST3 version of the Fiesta. The compact city car is priced from £19,250 and comes with a number of nice extras.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST3 is based on the ST2 model and features keyless entry, cruise control, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers and an auto-dimming rear view mirror. There are also power-folding mirrors, Sony DAB with navigation, as well as an electronic automatic temperature control.

It can be ordered in one of five exterior paint schemes – Spirit Blue, Molten Orange, Panther Black, Race Red, Frozen White, and two interiors – Smoke Storm and Molten Orange. For an additional £250 the Fiesta ST3 can be equipped with rear parking sensors.

The engine is a 1.6 liter four-cylinder EcoBoost with 182HP (134 kW) and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) sent to the front wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h (139 mph). The fuel consumption is extremely low considering the good dynamics – 5.9 liters / 100 km (39.9 mpg US or 47.9 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 138 g/km.

Source: Ford

April 23, 2014

2015 Ford Mustang – Options List

The options list for the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang has been published by MustangG6. Although the manufacturer didn’t release any details, the new Mustang can be equipped almost with everything that you need. 2015 Ford Mustang will be available in 10 colors and the options list will include Recaro Seats, All Weather Floor Mats, Spoiler Delete, Engine Block Heater, Enhanced Security Package, Automatic Transmission, 3.55 Limited Slip Differential, 3.73 Torsen Differential, DRL’s, Smokers Package, 18″ Aluminum Wheels, Spare Wheel/Tire, GT Performance Package and Reverse Park Assist.The Premium GT options include Adaptive Cruise Control, 19″ Painted Aluminum Wheels, 20″ Machined Aluminum Wheels, Premium Trim CAG, Navigation System, 50th Anniversary Package (19’s & 50th Annv Mats, seat/door trim).No words about pricing for the 2015 Ford Mustang and its extras, but the information will be revealed soon.Stay tuned!

Base model GT options:

Recaro Seats
All Weather Floor Mats
Spoiler Delete
Engine Block Heater
Enhanced Security Package
Automatic Transmission
3.55 Limited Slip Differential
3.73 Torsen Differential
DRL’s
Smokers Package
18″ Aluminum Wheels
Spare Wheel/Tire
GT Performance Package
Reverse Park Assist

Premium GT options:

Adaptive Cruise Control
19″ Painted Aluminum Wheels
20″ Machined Aluminum Wheels
Premium Trim CAG
Navigation System
50th Anniversary Package (19’s & 50th Annv Mats, seat/door trim)

April 23, 2014

Porsche Macan – Four-Cylinder 2.0 liter Turbo

Porsche has unveiled a new entry-level version of the compact crossover – Macan. The new model will be powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged engine. It is going to offer good dynamics and reasonable fuel consumption.

The German manufacturer has last used a four-cylinder engine in 1995 for the 968. It was 3.0 liter with 240HP and 305Nm and accelerated the sports coupe 0-100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds (manual gearbox variant).

Twenty years later, the 2015 Porsche Macan has received a four-cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 241HP (177 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft). It is connected to a PDK dual-clutch gearbox and 0-100 km/h is reached in 6.9 seconds. The fuel consumption is very good 7.5 liters / 100 km (31.3 mpg US or 37.6 mpg UK).

The four-cylinder Macan can be recognized with its dual exhaust arrangement as opposed to the S and Turbo variants which make use of quad pipes. There are also 18” alloy wheels and a dual-zone climate control system as standard. The options list includes a panoramic roof, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) along with front and rear Park Assist.

Source: Porsche

April 23, 2014

2015 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Sport – 367HP

Mercedes-Benz is going to offer a C450 AMG Sport model for 2015. It will sit just below the top-of-range C63 AMG and will have quite powerful and economic engine.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Sport is powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 with 367HP (274 kW), which is an increase of 34HP compared to the previous version. The model will be offered with both RWD (rear-wheel drive) and 4MATIC (all-wheel drive) systems. The C63 AMG is planned as RWD only. There is no information whether the model will remain only as a saloon or other body styles will be included in the plans.

AMG Sport Edition model comes with full body kit as well as AMG boot lid spoiler, and dark-tinted headlamps and high-gloss black grille. The interior features AMG Sport Plus seats wrapped in black Artico and Dinamica leather with blue/grey contrast stitching. The same treatment is applied to the Dinamica-covered door panel trim. There is also new dark brushed aluminium trim and grey contrast stitching for the gear shift lever. Last, but not least are the 18” seven-spoke AMG alloy wheels and two optional packages.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

April 23, 2014

Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase Debuts In Beijing

Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase officially debuted at Auto China in Beijing. The Long Wheelbase of the model was introduced last year in Dubai, and now we are seeing the birth of the hybrid version. The derivative brings together two of the most recent innovations in the Range Rover line-up: premium luxury interior space and exceptional fuel and emissions performance. In fact, together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid, it will be the first diesel hybrid model from any manufacturer to be offered in China.

Range Rover Hybrid powertrain combines Land Rover’s 3.0-litre SDV6 diesel engine with a 35 kW electric motor. The power is transmitted onto the road via the eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The system allows the driver to select from three different drive modes in order to optimize performance or efficiency, thus delivering 169g/km Co2 emissions and 6.4 l/100 km (44.1mpg).

Another advantage of this vehicle is that it offers additional 186 mm of legroom for rear seat passengers. Furthermore, the option of the executive seating package delivers an impressive increase in the rear seat angle of recline to 17 degrees.

The hybrid system utilizes the same Terrain Response system and all-wheel drive technology which we have seen in the petrol and diesel-powered models. The complete system features a lithium ion battery pack, inverter and electric motor, and weighs less than 120kg.

Precisely, the electric motor produces 170 Nm (125 lb-ft) of torque. It also acts as a generator, harvesting kinetic energy through regenerative braking, charging the battery when the vehicle is slowing. In all electric mode, the new Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up to 30mph (48km/h) for a range of up to one mile (1.6 km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts. Combining the output of the diesel engine and electric motor makes a total of 340 hp (250 kW) and 700 Nm (515 lb-ft) of torque between 1,500-3,000 rpm.

Source: Land Rover

April 23, 2014

Hennessey Performance Upgrades 2015 Cadillac Escalade

2015 Cadillac Escalade has just been released for sale across the United States. The tuners at Hennessey Performance have been taking advantage of this fact and are currently offering an engine upgrade for the 6.2L V8 engine of the model. The developed supercharger upgrade for the new unit offers the perfect balance of attitude, performance and luxury. It is called HPE550 package and delivers up to 557 hp (410 kW) and 735 Nm (542 lb-ft) of torque from the belt-driven supercharger.

The additional power of this Cadillac however is nothing without reliability, so the tuners have added an air-to-water intercooler system that keeps charge temperatures low. In addition, Hennessey’s recalibrated engine management computer optimizes the air/fuel ratio throughout the rev range.

Another upgrade included in this project is the addition of a set of lightweight Hennessey H10 forged monoblock wheels in the size of 20”. The H10 wheels have reduced rotating mass, which allows even more power to reach the tires. In this way less energy is spent.

The good news here is that the HPE550 upgrade will be also available for other vehicles with GM’s 6.2-liter DI V8 powertrain. These include the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali, 2014-2015 GMC Sierra trucks and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado trucks.

Hennessey HPE550 Supercharged Upgrade:

557 bhp @ 5,500 rpm
542 lb-ft Torque @ 4,200 rpm
High Flow Supercharger System
High Flow Intercooling System
HPE Engine Management Calibration
All Necessary Gaskets, Fluids & Hardware
Professional Installation
Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
Serial-Numbered Dash Plaque
Serial-Numbered Engine Plaque
Hennessey Exterior Badging
HPE550 Supercharged Badging
Hennessey Embroidered Floormats

Source: Hennessey Performance

April 23, 2014

Range Rover 600-LE Bali Blue Luxury Edition By Kahn Design

Kahn Range Rover 600-LE Bali Blue Luxury Edition connects the worlds of fashion and cars. It is the latest addition to Kahn’s collection of fashionable vehicles. It is painted in Bali Blue colour scheme and looks mesmerizing. In addition, the designers have used the finest materials to create a tailored interior package and make this Range Rover deliver the most individual driving experience. It is completed with inviting seats in red and black to contrast the exterior, and it includes sharp instrumentation and technologies.

Bali Blue Luxury Edition sits on 9.5 x 23” wheels in shadow chrome fitted with 305x30x23” tyres. The original front and rear bumpers have been replaced. At the front we see now a floating carbon bumper, while at the rear – one that includes exhaust diffuser. The roof spoiler include extended Lip spoiler.

In addition, the tuners added 600-LE Stainless Steel crosshair quad rear pipes and finishers in polished aluminum. Next, in this project are also present front grille outer surround in body colour, floating roof in piano black, front grille with 3D mesh floating insert, lower boot lid spoiler with extended lip, side vents in carbon fibre finish, front grille floating insert in silver and with inner surround in matt black.

The new front bumper and front grille mesh are now decided in silver, while the brake calipers are finished in liquid gold. Kahn also included a privacy tinted glass, door handles in body colour, Kahn enamel wing shields, bonnet and tailgate lettering.

Inside, we see 3D Modular front and rear seats in perforated red Nappa leather. The same material is used for the centre glove box, door cards, steering wheel centre and armrests. The door entry sill plates are in stainless steel, while the vented foot pedals are in machined aluminium.

Source: A. Kahn Design

April 23, 2014

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