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Kahn Makes New Ivory Black Interior For 2013 Range Rover Vogue

The tuning specialists at A. Kahn Design are famous with the fact that they create interiors for the vehicles which are exquisite, captivating, and luxurious, and in addition are made with precision and craftsmanship.

Another example for this is the luxurious executive interior package which the designers have prepared for the 2013 Range Rover Vogue. It is decided in sumptuous and generous ivory and black stripe, which creates immediately an ambience that invites the driver to step inside and escape the every-day-life, thus experiencing an original sense of style and comfort.

The front and the back seats as well as the steering wheel have been wrapped in black and ivory leather. The stitching was decided in white color so that it makes the perfect contrast with the black part of the interior, but at the same time – when applied on the ivory – soothes the senses and creates additional comfort.

Every thought around the coupe is focused primarily on the occupant’s experience with the advantage of supreme ergonomic comfort. Of course, this new inner side of the Range Rover perfectly matches its aggressive and masculine outer side.

Source: A. Kahn Design

October 14, 2013

2014 Cadillac ELR Sales to Begin in January

Cadillac has announced that the sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR electrified luxury coupe will start in January next year. The new model will be offer provocative design and extended range electric vehicle technology.

The latter is capable of providing of total range in excess of 300 miles. In addition, the brand has specially trained and certified the dealerships in order to sell and service the 2014 ELR. Even more, customers of the ELR can take advantage of their own ELR Concierge Representative, who is trained to deliver information on battery care, home charging, service scheduling, news and updates.

2014 ELR comes standard with Cadillac Shield, which includes Remote Vehicle Diagnostics, a Premium Care Maintenance program and 24/7 roadside assistance. Other standard technologies in the model are the Cadillac CUE with Navigation that comes with eightinch touch screen, light-emitting diode, or LED, front and rear exterior lighting, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, the Safety Alert Seat and the exclusive Regen on Demand feature that allows the driver to temporarily regenerate energy from the vehicle’s momentum via steering-wheel paddles.

Furthermore, this Cadillac’s interior delivers only luxury and features handcrafted leather complemented by authentic wood grain and chrome trim. What propels the vehicle is a combination of pure electric drive and an efficient 1.4L gasoline-powered electric generator.

Along the centerline of the vehicle, between the front and rear wheels, is positioned the T-shaped 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This allows optimal weight distribution. What is more, the pack supplies energy to an advanced electric drive unit to propel the vehicle.

The ELR also offers unique driving features such as four driving modes: Tour, Sport, Mountain and Hold mode. 2014 Cadillac ELR has a starting price of $75 995.

Source: Cadillac

October 14, 2013

2014 Hyundai i10 – The New Generation

Hyundai has announced the new 2014 i10 city car, which will hit the UK market on 30 January 2014, with prices starting at just £8,345.

The New Generation i10 features a more expressive design both inside and out, while generous levels of comfort, quality and safety equipment enhance the car’s appeal even further.

Some of the options include automatic climate control, heated leather steering wheel and cruise control provide additional comfort, while safety features include the standard-fitment of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and six airbags.

The New Generation i10 will be available with two refined and efficient petrol engines. The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder powertrain has an output of 66HP and 94Nm. 0-100 km/h in 14.9 seconds and a top speed of 154 km/h (96 mph). The four-cylinder 1.2-litre engine delivers 87HP at 6,000rpm and 120Nm at 4,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 12.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 170km/h (106 mph)\.

The S trim level comes specified with the 1.0-litre powertrain, cloth interior trim in black with beige inserts, 14 inch steel wheels, central locking, electric front windows, CD tuner + USB, Daytime Running Lights, ISOfix and tilt adjust steering wheel as standard. The S Air with the addition of air-conditioning will be available from £8,995.00.

The mid-trim SE, customers will benefit from remote central locking, electric rear windows, electric heated door mirrors, body colour door handles and mirrors, driver’s seat height adjustment and black B pillar. The SE is available in 1.0-litre manual, 1.0-litre Blue Drive with ISG (4 seat), 1.2-litre manual and the 1.2-litre automatic variants. Blue accent cloth interior trim is standard with vibrant orange accent cloth trim available as a no-cost option. Prices begin at £9,295.

The range-topping Premium trim sets new standards for equipment in the A- segment. 14” alloys, Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, steering wheel controls, LED daytime running lights, front fog lamps, rear speakers, drivers safety window, door mirror indicators, Emergency Stop Signal are all available as standard, ensuring customers receive the very best value for money for Hyundai’s popular city car. The interior and exterior design and perceived quality is further enhanced with the addition of side body mouldings, leather steering wheel and gear stick and chrome effect interior door handle and parking brake. The Blue accent cloth interior comes as standard. Vibrant orange interior is available as a no-cost option and the woven pattered cloth interior in red with black leather-like side panels comes as a cost-option on the 1.2-litre Premium. Prices start from £9,995 OTR.

Check out the price list below!

New Generation i10
	Fuel Type	CO₂ Emissions g/km	Insurance Group (1-50)	VED Band	Recommended On The Road Price £
S
S 1.0 Manual 66PS	P	108	TBC	B	£8,345.00
S Air 1.0 Manual 66 PS	P	108	TBC	B	£8,995.00
SE
SE 1.0 Manual 66PS	P	108	TBC	B	£9,295.00
SE Blue Drive 1.0 Manual (4 seat)	P	98	TBC	A	£9,595.00
SE 1.2 Manual 87PS	P	114	TBC	C	£9,795.00
SE 1.2 Automatic 87PS	P	142	TBC	F	£10,495.00
Premium
Premium 1.0 Manual 66PS	P	108	TBC	B	£9,995.00
Premium 1.2 Manual 87PS	P	114	TBC	C	£10,495.00

Source: Hyundai

October 14, 2013

2014 Toyota Harrier

2014 Toyota Harrier will be sold exclusively in Japan. Essentially, it is a Lexus RX with slightly modified body.

The exterior comes with significantly modified front fascia compared to the RX, darkened headlamps, an Avalon-like large air intake as well as what appears to be a glossy transparent plastic grille. At the back there are stylish slender taillights and a roof-mounted spoiler.

The drivetrain includes a 3.5 liter V6 petrol and two electric motors and a Ni-MH battery. The combined power is 295HP (220 kW), which is more than enough. 0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). It is derived from the RX 450h.

Stay tuned for more details and pricing!

Source: Toyota

October 14, 2013

Kia Forte Cabrio [render]

X-Tomi Design has published a render picture of a cabrio version of the 2014 Kia Forte (also known as Cerato or K3). The manufacturer is currently selling the second-gen Forte as a five-door hatchback, four-door sedan and as a two-door coupe.

So a convertible model is a very good idea, which can attract more customers. The segment for affordable cabriolets isn’t overly crowded, that’s why a low-priced Forte Cabrio could be a hit in this department.

The Forte Cabrio is based on the 2-door coupe and it has a nice attractive exterior. Obviously, there isn’t much space at the rear seats, but the model will certainly draw some attention in the entry-level convertible segment.

October 14, 2013

2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible – US Price $49,675

BMW has officially unveiled the 2014 4-Series Convertible, which will make its official debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. 2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible is scheduled to hit the US market in the beginning of the next year with starting price of $49,675 for the 428i and $55,825 for the 435i.

There will be three trim levels in the US – Sport, Luxury and M Sport, while the European version will also get Modern.

The 4-Series Convertible will again feature a three-piece retractable hardtop with new features and functionality. There is a sound-absorbing headliner which reduces wind noise by up to 2 dB in comparison to what the previous 3-Series Convertible had. The top can be removed by a single push of a button in just 20 seconds with speeds of up to 18 km/h (11 mph).

Other nice innovation are the three-temperature neck warmers which will allow you to drive the car with the top down even at lower temperatures without getting too cold.

The engine range includes a 428i – powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 240HP (179 kW) and 345Nm (255 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 435i comes with the well-known 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 300HP (224 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

These engines will be connected exclusively to an 8-speed automatic gearbox providing Normal and Sport transmission modes, while the 428i model can be optionally configured with an xDrive all-wheel drive arrangement.

The European version will also get a 420d with a 2.0 liter turbodiesel with 184HP (135 kW) and 380Nm (281 lb-ft). The Euro-spec 4-Series comes as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission but can be optionally mated to the aforementioned 8-speed automatic gearbox.

The interior of the BMW Series 4 Convertible presents a stylish fusion of sporty allure, elegance and exclusivity. All of the controls are arranged ergonomically around the driver to provide optimum access to all functions. The doors are designed so that all the lines converge towards the rear, and bright color combinations featuring a two-tone effect for the door and side panels, in combination with the hardtop cover, contribute to the “boat deck” look

Source: BMW

October 11, 2013

2016 Nissan GT-R [render]

Topspeed has published several renderings of the upcoming 2016 Nissan GT-R. One of the best sports cars in the world is going to get an entire new look.

The exterior borrows some elements from the recent concepts. The artists created a sleeking looking coupe that has features from the previous GT-R as well as Nissan’s future models. The result is probably very far from the real car, but it shows a stylish model with boomerang headlights and a familiar grille. There are also aggressive side skirts and ventilated front fenders. At the rear, there is a big wing and also boomerang-shaped taillights.

Nothing is mentioned about the performance, but the model is more likely to get slightly tuned version of the 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 with over 600HP. Rumors have also suggested it could have cylinder deactivation technology and an engine start/stop system improving fuel efficiency drastically.

Source:Topspeed

October 11, 2013

Toyota GT 86 Sedan [render]

Theophiluschin published some renderings of Toyota GT 86 Sedan. The four-door version is allegedly close to production series. The four-door GT 86 will have a 100 mm extended wheelbase and could be exhibited at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

We expect the same 2.0-liter boxer engine with 200HP (147 kW) and 205Nm (151 lb-ft) with fuel economy of 7.8 litres / 100km for manual models – and even better for automatic versions at just 7.1 litres / 100km.

Probably, there will be an optional hybrid model derived from the Yaris Hybrid-R Concept boasting 272HP (200 kW) and a KERS system similar to this one used for F1 cars.

Stay tuned!

October 11, 2013

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG vs Yamaha R1 at 300 km/h [video]

Nothing is more fun… and dangerous than going on public roads with 300 km/h. Obviously the second part doesn’t bother these two drivers (pilots), who “fly” over two minutes on 2-lane public road with speeds between 250 and 300 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG even do a lot more, because when the biker hits 299 km/h and think he will catch the car, the sports roadster shoots forward fast.

The video is taken from the Yamaha R1 biker’s helmet somewhere in Sweden. Hopefully no accidents happen during this insane race.

Experienced bikers comment that the R1 can’t pass 280 km/h (real speed), but who cares?! The speed limit is 90 km/h, so going so fast in 2-lane road is outrageous.

Of course, Mercedes’ fans will love this video, but we STRONGLY recommend: Do not do that!

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Source: Daxys Micks via Youtube

October 11, 2013

MarkDesign Envisions Unique Ferrari Concept

Ferrari Millenio is a design study of a futuristic electric vehicle. The unique machine’s design was created by MarkDesign and discovered by us via Facebook.

To be more precise, the super-vehicle is envisioned to be powered by two engines. It is a two-seat supercar, with very lightweight construction. The structure of this Ferrari Concept comprises of several pieces proportionally designed and well combined in one.

As a matter of fact, this supersports car delivers the illusion of very complex assembling process. For instance, the front lights look like they are floating and that they are not attached. Here is also envisioned a silicon layer that can be additionally added as a protection.

The designer has definitely drawn inspiration the architecture field – partly by Ferrari’s world park in Abu Dhabi, which is characterized by a sophisticated interplay between different surfaces and materials utilized.

MarkDesign has undoubtedly used an artistic approach which is based on different shapes, optical illusions and variety forms. And given the fact that they were combined in a balanced and proportioned way, they definitely end up creating a stunning visual presence.

Source: MarkDesign via Facebook

October 11, 2013

2014 Scion xD Offered In Two Tone Exterior

Scion is the first non-luxury brand which is going to include a touchscreen audio system as standard across its entire lineup. In addition, it was also announced that an array of new features will be available for the new 2014 FR-S and xD, 2013 xB and the limited-production 2014 iQ Monogram Series.

To go further into details, all 2014 Scion models will come as a standard with the Scion Display Audio System. The latter incorporates 6.1-inch 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.

As an option there will be also offered the available BeSpoke Premium Audio System featuring Aha. This version includes GPS navigation services, integration with popular social media applications and smartphone-compatible access to audio stations.

What is also new around the MY2014 for Scion is that its 2014 xD will be offered now in new Two-Tone Colored exterior, namely – the Black Sand Pearl/ Magnetic Gray Metallic and Classic Silver Metallic/ Sparkling Sea Metallic.

2014 Scion FR-S on the other hand now will feature enhanced comfort, thanks to the Scion FR-S knee cushions that are located on the door panels and the sides of the center console. Next, the 2014 iQ MonogramTM Series are going to include a wide range of equipment, starting with the stylish two-tone paint combination of Black Currant Metallic/Classic Silver Metallic, color-keyed exterior mirrors and spoiler, premium alloy wheel package and floor mats emblazoned with the iQ logo. Only 150 iQ Monogram Series models will be produced.

At last, the 2013 Scion xB now includes as a standard, the Display Audio System, utility with its generous passenger and cargo space and of course unsurpassed comfort. Vehicles will be available in dealerships in September.

Scion Pricing Chart

Model	MSRP
SCION iQ Monogram Series (CVT-i)	$16,520
SCION xD (MT)	$15,920
SCION xD (AT)	$16,720
SCION xB (MT)	$16,970
SCION xB (AT)	$17,920
SCION FR-S (MT)	$24,700
SCION FR-S (AT)	$25,800

Source: Scion

October 11, 2013

Kahn Porsche Cayenne Super Sport Wide Track

Kahn Porsche Cayenne Super Sport Wide Track is one of the most individual vehicles which one can see being offered on the automotive market after being diligently tuned. The vehicle was designed and engineered with the aim that every component is distinctive and unique.

In fact, this Porsche pays tribute to a methodical brilliance and automotive passion. First of all, the exterior of the Super Sport Wide Track has been equipped by the specialists at A. Kahn Design with vented front and rear wide wheel arches with integrated rear air dams, LED daytime running lights for front wheel arch vents and brake calipers finished in liquid gold.

What is more, the appearance of this Cayenne was also improved by a lower boot lid spoiler, door entry sill plates in stainless steel, sports lowered suspension springs, Kahn enamel wing shields and Kahn enamel tailgate logo ensures a blend of refinement and unmatched capability.

The perfect security of the occupants is delivered by the privacy glass, while the enjoinment of the driving is ensured by the purr of the engine and the Kahn cross hair exhaust system.

Furthermore, this Porsche Cayenne runs on Kahn’s RS-XF Wheels in sizes 9.5” x 22” for the front and the rear respectively. At last, going inside the SUV, one can see the presence naturally looking and smooth quilted and perforated front and rear red leather seats.

Source: A. Kahn Design

October 11, 2013

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