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Nissan To Reveal New Sedan Concept At Auto China

Next month, at the 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2014) Nissan is going to make a world premiere of the New Sedan Concept (yes, that’s the name), which will be infused with brand’s new global design strategy.

Also featured at the event will be the BladeGlider concept that will also make a debut, but this time only for China, the Autonomous Drive car, Nissan Teana flagship sedan, the new X-Trail as well as the new NV200 Xtronic transmission.

Last year at Auto Shanghai 2013 we saw the debut of the Friend-ME concept, which exuded provocative design and was equipped with many connectivity features. What was striking in its interior design was the unique centre console that stretched from the dash to between the rear seats.

This year at Auto China 2014, Nissan has prepared the New Sedan Concept specifically for the Chinese digital lifestyle. In fact, after the Friend-ME, this concept vehicle will be the second time for Nissan Design China (NDC), to create a concept car design in collaboration with the Nissan Global Design Center (NGDC).

Unfortunately neither information nor a teaser image of the New Sedan Concept was released. So we have to wonder whether the car will be a successor of the Friend-ME concept or not. All will be revealed on 23d of April.

Source: Nissan

March 11, 2014

Domanig Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

Domanig has unveiled their latest project based on Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. The German-based tuning company offers styling and performance upgrades as well.

The 6.2 liter AMG V8 is boosted to 800HP (588 kW) – an increase of 169HP. There is also a KW variant III high-performance suspension system with adjustable dampers and a hydraulic lift system controllable through an iPhone application.

There is also a set of huge wheels including 20” front alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli P Zero tires – 285/30 ZR20 and 21” rear wheels wrapped with 325/25 ZR21 tires.

Other highlights include some decals and special badging.

Source: Domanig

March 11, 2014

2014 Audi RS 5 DTM Getting New Color Scheme

The new Audi RS 5 DTM is getting a brand new livery, called Schaeffler. The car will be driven by the Champion Mike Rockenfeller, who aims to defend his title. Precisely, the 2014 DTM car made its debut in Geneva last week.

It includes newly developed aerodynamics and many detailed improvements underneath its carbon fiber skin. The Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM is the first of the total of eight liveries with which the brand is going to compete in the DTM in 2014.

Here, the basic colors of ‘Rocky’s’ car have been kept. Nevertheless, the body contours of the near-460 hp (340 kW) touring car are now even more dynamic than before. At first glance the new Audi RS 5 DTM appears more aggressive. The reason for this is the complete re-development of the aerodynamics.

Next, the suspension was also redesigned as well as a honeycomb grill was included at the front. New air ducts feed the engine and brakes. The exterior mirrors were integrated into the aerodynamic concept and have a new and very interesting form. Look at the carbon used there as well!

Source: Nissan

March 11, 2014

Hyundai PassoCorto – Inspired By Generation Y

Hyundai has made connections with the students in the famous Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Turin, Italy, and working in collaborations with them has created a sports car that would appeal to Generation Y consumers. The final concept was displayed in Geneva.

Sixteen students draw and designed. As you can see on the pictures, the result is a dramatic, compact and ultra-lightweight sports car concept which carries the name PassoCorto. In Italian this means ‘short wheelbase’.

The compact two-seater weighs only 840 kg due to the extensive use of carbon fibre. Even the chassis is made of this material. The engine which drives this car is a rear-mid mounted four-cylinder in-line 1,6-litre bi-turbo one.

The exterior paint finish was decided in fiery orange with the aim to pay homage to the bright colours of many Italian sports cars back in the 70s’. The car was constructed via manual design and clay modeling. Modern-day 3D digital modelling was used only in the final stages.

The technical feature included here are a video camera that not only acts as a rear view mirror, but also records high-resolution videos to be shared with friends on the web.

Source: Hyundai

March 11, 2014

2014 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTi – Price £17,635

2014 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTi is now available with pricing starting from £17,635 for the 110HP ecoFLEX model.

The super-smooth and super-quiet new generation engine boasts an impressive 76.3 mpg UK and CO2 emission of just 97 g/km. It also complies with EURO 6 regulations and boasts best-in-class low noise and vibration.

Jerry Ramsdale, organiser of the Fleet World Fleet Show event, commented: “We are delighted with the green emphasis at this year’s Show, which has seen many manufacturers keen to show off their very latest low-carbon offerings, like the new ‘whisper diesel’ Astra from Vauxhall.”

“For those fleet decision makers who want to find out more about the benefits of going green, the Allstar Card Services Eco-driving Hub will help them understand all the factors affecting the size of their future fuel and tax bills, and all the ways of improving them,” , he added.

The 1.6 liter CDTi ECOTEC is also available with 136HP (100 kW) and 320Nm (237 lb-ft) of torque. The combined cycle is just 4.1 liters / 100 km with emissions of just 109 g/km CO2.

This new generation engine and its innovative engine control unit have been entirely developed in-house by a global team of engineers in Turin, Rüsselsheim and the USA.

Source: Opel

March 10, 2014

2013 Scion FR-S – The Coolest New Car Under $25,000

2013 Scion FR-S

2013 Scion FR-S is named “The Coolest Car Under $25k of 2014” by Kelley Blue Book for second year in a row. The annual consumer resource list highlights affordable vehicles for drivers of all lifestyles, each that bring a subjective “cool factor.”

“Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com again captures the full experience and affordability of the Scion FR-S with a top spot on its 10 Coolest New Cars Under $25,000 list”, said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “Drivers and industry experts continue to tell us the FR-S brings together the style, handling and allusive fun factor that’s needed in this segment and on the roads. We’re happy to deliver.”

The FR-S is powered by the same 2.0 liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 203HP (149 kW) and 205Nm (151 lb-ft) of torque, which is not much, but it is just enough, especially mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. There is also an option for 6-speed automatic, if you prefer lazy driving. The power is send to the rear wheels, where a Torsen limited-slip differential takes care about the traction and going into right direction.

Standard equipment includes Display Audio System featuring a 6.1” LCD touchscreen, AM/FM/CD/HD Radio™ technology, hands-free phone capability, music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology and AUX/USB port with iPod® connectivity.

2013 FR-S comes with the Star Safety System that includes Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Brake Assist (BA), an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

The FR-S is covered by a 3-year/36 000-mile limited warranty and a 5-year/60 000-mile powertrain warranty.

The price is $24,200.

Source: Scion

March 10, 2014

Abarth Introduces 695 biposto

Abarth 695 biposto is definitely a very special car. And note that it is not a “Limited Edition”, but comes to offer exhilarating performance blended with unique style. The car weighs just 997 kg and is driven by the 1.4 T-Jet engine. The unit is capable of generating 190 hp (140 kW), thus helping the biposto cover the 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint in only 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 143 mph.

Furthermore, the unit is coupled with a gearbox that features dog rings with controls and disc and clutch self-locking differential that were straightly derived from racing. In addition, driver’s interface includes an all-aluminium turret with H-configuration gear selection.

In other words, Abarth 695 biposto is all about racing. Street legal racing. An intercooler is positioned at the front with specific pipes inspired by race cars. Next, dynamic aspiration filter casing with carbon finish by BMC were also added, as well as air intake devices and dual-stage exhaust system with titanium tail pipes by Akrapovic. In particular, when the driver presses the SPORT button on the dashboard, the exhaust valve completely opens and this contributes to improved performance.

The reliability and safety of the car is ensured by the ABS, ESP and TTC, disc and clutch self-locking differential and the racing-derived Brembo braking system with front floating, ventilated and perforated discs (305×28 mm) and four-piston one-piece calipers (4×38 mm). In addition, the model is also equipped with shock absorbers with hydraulic and height adjustment by Extreme Shox.

For perfect driving, Abarth also gave this exclusive sports car front fixed windows with polycarbonate sliding panels and, lightened 18-inch rims by OZ fitted with 215/35 R18 tyres. To make it even more “racing-real”, there’s the data logger from MLX included.

In terms of exterior, we can’t miss the exclusive front and rear bumpers, side skirts, wheel arches and spoiler that are more pronounced and muscular, and are enhanced by carbon inserts. The exterior color of this model sports brand-new textured-effect Matt Grey paint finish.

Additional accents are provided by the titanium finishes for the front bonnet trim, door handles and tailgate and rear handle. The titanium is also visible at the hub caps, wheel bolts and water, oil and fuel caps. The bonnet has a specific design with two bumps and is made of aluminium, while the mirror and post covers are made of carbon.

The carbon material makes the link between exterior and interior. Inside it is to be found on the dashboard fascia inserts, rearview mirror, and handbrake. The racing spirit of the 695 biposto is also visible in the rear titanium roll bar by Poggipolini.

At the rear there are no seats. An ‘anti intrusion’ net for securing luggage and the four-point seat belts are also attached to the roll bar. The upholstery comprises of electro-welded Alcantara and titanium-coloured leather with new colours and finishes. The door handles and oddment net enhance the front door panel.

Source: Abarth

March 10, 2014

WALD Shows Mercedes-Benz M-Class Black Bison

After the reveal of the WALD Mercedes-Benz E-Class Black Bison Edition last month, the tuners obviously like the styling and branding and now are offering the Black Bison treatment to an M-Class Mercedes-Benz, thanks to which the vehicle shows unique credentials and stands out.

Not much information has been disclosed on this project and only two low-res images were published. This left us with now choice, but judging from previous Black Bison tunings and photos what this car is all about.

This WALD Mercedes-Benz M-Class W166 Sports Line Black Bison Edition obviously stands lower to the ground and features a lowered sports suspension. At the front, a new front bumper can be seen which in addition includes new LEDs and large air ducts.

Furthermore, the fender arches have been widened and extended towards the rear bumper. At the rear, the revised rear bumper features new diffuser and quad-tailpipe exhausts system. Trunk-mounted lip spoiler and a roof spoiler were also added there.

At last, we can’t miss the wheels which sport new design and are decided in black-and-white theme. It is also visible that they are fitted with large and low-profile tyres.

Source: WALD International

March 10, 2014

Land Rover Teases New Discovery Family [VIDEOS]

land-rover-discovery-a4-teaser-THUMB2 At the 2014 Geneva Motorshow, Land Rover announced that an all new Discovery family will be introduced in 2015. This will celebrate the 25 years anniversary of the model line-up. Land Rover Discovery was first introduced in 1989 and since then has become the vehicle of choice for those who share its spirit of adventure.

It became so popular due to its renowned all-terrain capability and extreme versatility. It became also an emblematic vehicle in races such as the Paris-Dakar Rally and the off-road Camel Trophy. And now the model is going to enter a new chapter in its history. This new chapter will see the vehicle build upon its foundations of capability, versatility and exceptional design.

The family of Discovery vehicles remains so far a mystery, and we are really eager to see it. The good new is that Land Rover has disclosed two videos in order to tease the upcoming models, which you can view below.

httpv://youtu.be/ouy-L_HB-zU

httpv://youtu.be/PuaLhUBTnQU

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Land Rover

March 10, 2014

2014 Nissan NV Passenger And Cargo Van Go On Sale

2014 Nissan NV Cargo Van and 2014 Nissan NV Passenger Van are both going on sale around the United States, specifically prepared for the new model year and offering convenience. The new NV Cargo will be offered in three models: NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. In addition to this the vehicle will have two options for roof configurations – namely, Standard Roof and High Roof.

For this vehicle Nissan offers two powerful and at the same time efficient engines, which power the rear-wheels: the 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8 one. Both are coupled with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission.

What is new for the MY2014 here? Well, the brand has prepared enhancements only for S and SV trim levels. In addition, there are also available optional equipment packages. All 5.6-liter V8 vehicles now have the former Tow Package content as standard equipment.

Next, the NV Passenger vehicle is a 4-row/12-passenger Van which is offered in three well-equipped models: NV3500 HD S, NV3500 HD SV and NV3500 HD SL. All of them come equipped with a V8 engine only again mated as a standard to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of safety, 2014 NV Passenger is equipped with eight standard air bags (including roof-mounted), curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for 2nd through 4th row outboard occupant head protection and standard head restraints and integrated seat belts for all rear seating positions. It is interesting that the model offers 324 seating configurations and a total of six independent rear seats.

The available technology offered here features 5.0-inch touch-screen navigation system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 and Aux-In, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with NavTraffic, USB input, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System and RearView Monitor.

2014 Nissan NV Cargo Standard Roof models pricing:

Model/Roof/Engine
NV 1500 Standard Roof S V6	$25,670 USD
NV 1500 Standard Roof SV V6	$26,660 USD
NV 2500 Standard Roof S V6	$26,670 USD
NV 2500 Standard Roof SV V6	$27,660 USD
NV 2500 Standard Roof S V8	$27,870 USD
NV 2500 Standard Roof SV V8	$28,860 USD
NV 3500 Standard Roof S V8	$29,570 USD
NV 3500 Standard Roof SV V8	$30,560 USD

2014 Nissan NV Cargo High Roof models:

Model/Roof/Engine
NV 2500 High Roof S V6	$29,220 USD
NV 2500 High Roof SV V6	$30,210 USD
NV 2500 High Roof S V8	$30,420 USD
NV 2500 High Roof SV V8	$31,410 USD
NV 3500 High Roof S V8	$32,120 USD
NV 3500 High Roof SV V8	$33,110 USD

2014 Nissan NV Passenger Van:

Model/Engine
NVP 3500 S / 4.0-liter V6	$32,240 USD
NVP 3500 SV / 4.0-liter V6	$34,440 USD
NVP 3500 S / 5.6-liter V8	$33,440 USD
NVP 3500 SV / 5.6-liter V8	$35,640 USD
NVP 3500 SL / 5.6-liter V8	$38,240 USD

Source: Nissan

March 10, 2014

Vorsteiner Introduces V-GT Edition 991 Porsche Carrera S

Vorsteiner is a tuning company which works with no compromise when it comes to the materials it uses or even the cars it tunes. We have seen so far from the designers, breath-taking project done with an effortless touch.

Their take on the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S dubbed as V-GT Edition is another example of the craftsmanship they can do. TO be more precise, this Porsche 911 has been fitted with Vorsteiner’s Flow Forged V-FF 101 in Matte Textured Gunmetal that adds a striking contrast to the red exterior paint finish.

The wheels come in sizes of 20×8.5J at the front and 20x11J at the rear. Of course, they were later perfectly coupled with Pirelli P Zero tyres that come in sizes 245/35/20 and 295/30/20 for the front and rear, respectively.

Then the tuners added their Carbon Fiber Aerodynamic Package that comprises of our Carbon Fiber V-GT Front Spoiler, Side Skirts and Rear Diffuser. Vorsteiner’s Autoclaved Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber gives the parts superior stiffness, aerospace strength and durability in comparison to the traditional hand laid carbon fiber composites. In addition, the carbon elements give the car more aggressive and sportier appearance.

Source: Vorsteiner

March 7, 2014

Geneva Motor Show: 2015 Nissan Juke [VIDEO]

As announced earlier, the 2015 Nissan Juke was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The emblematic model has refined front and rear design that contributes towards sportier appearance. In addition, at the front, the upper lamps have been redesigned and now feature bi-intensity LED daytime running lamps while the headlamps have Xenon bulbs and new lens covers.

Door mirrors integrate LED side turn strip repeaters and cameras for the Around View Monitor. At the rear the bumper has a more aggressive shape and features boomerang tail lamps with LED light guide technology. The exterior paint finishes now extends to ten, including three new shades: Sunlight Yellow metallic, Ink Blue metallic and solid Red.

What completes the exterior revisions are the 16-inch steel and alloy wheels as a standard, or the optional 17-inch alloys on Acenta and Tekna variants. A band new 18-inch alloy wheel will be available with colored inserts.

The interior of the new Juke was refined as well. The distinctive features included here are the centre console inspired by a motorbike, interior in a sophisticated grey theme or in red, white, black or even bright yellow themes. Nissan offers two styles of fabric for the seat upholstery – comfort and sport.

The brand didn’t stop with the revisions here but focused on the luggage area which now has an increased space by 40 per cent of up to 354L. The flat folding rear seat on the other hand make it easier to load large objects, while the inclusion of a two-stage floor in the luggage area makes the space even more flexible.

In addition, what’s new for the MY2015i s the downsized 1.2-litre turbocharged engine which offers greater performance, economy and lower emissions as well as the revised 1.6-litre DIG-T unit. The existing and acclaimed 1.5 dCi diesel with 110 hp (81 kW) continues unchanged.

Precisely, the 1.2-litre DIG-T petrol engine delivers 115 hp (85kW) and generates 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque, while emitting only 126g/km of CO2 and having a fuel consumption figure of 5.5l/100km.

Next, the revised 1.6 DIG-T petrol unit now delivers lower end torque below 2,000rpm and produces 190 hp (140kW). This engine emits 139g/km of CO2. Both powertrains are coupled with a six-speed manual transmission, while only the 1.6 DIG-T can be optionally matched with Xtronic transmission gearbox.

Continuing with the changes, Nissan has also improved the four-wheel drive with Torque Vectoring System, added new alloy wheels and a wide range of advanced equipment such as new audio system, the latest generation NissanConnect driver-vehicle interface, Nissan Safety Shield, Nissan’s Dynamic Control system, and an optional opening glass roof.

All models come equipped as a standard with LED daytime running lamps, CD radio with an AUX-In socket, gear-shift indicator to promote a more efficient driving style and tyre pressure monitor. The Visia 1.5 dCi and 1.6 Pack versions add alloy wheels, manual air conditioning, drive computer and driver seat height adjustment.

Next, the Acenta models come equipped with front fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic air conditioning, remote audio controls, Bluetooth connectivity for phone and audio streaming, cruise control and limiter, Nissan Dynamic Control System and chrome interior touches.

At last, the Tekna models add power folding door mirrors, light and rain sensors, i-Key with Start/Stop and the latest NissanConnect with rear-view parking/reversing camera, Around View Monitor and Safety Shield.

2015 Nissan Juke will go on sale across Europe this summer.

httpv://youtu.be/CzFIBx8VI-0

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Nissan

March 7, 2014

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