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2014 Chevrolet Camaro – UK Price £35,320

The 2014 Camaro will go on sale across Europe towards the end of this year. The pricing in the UK starts from £35,320 for the coupe with manual gearbox. The convertible with manual transmission is priced from £40,320.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro boasts revised exterior appearance that integrates high-performance aerodynamics, allowing for more efficient cooling and stability at high speeds. The front fascia has a wider lower grille and a narrower upper grille, while the functional hood vent helps reduce heat and aerodynamic lift. At the rear, a sculptural deck lid, horizontal lamps and diffuser complete the facelift.

The powerful 6.2 liter engine has 432HP (318 kW) with manual gearbox and 405HP (298 kW) with the automatic transmission, which has TAP shift functionality.

Remote keyless entry is standard, and customers can opt for remote engine start functionality on the automatic variants.

Chevrolet MyLink technology comes as standard, with a 7” touch-screen, rear-view camera and a voice recognition system that, together with the new colour heads-up display, helps drivers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel. An optional navigation system, with Europe wide coverage is also available.

Source: Chevrolet

June 10, 2013

2014 Ford Fusion 1.5 liter EcoBoost – 181HP and 240Nm

Ford has announced a new 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine, which will power the 2014 Fusion model.

The four-cylinder turbocharged 1.5 liter EcoBoost has 181HP (133 kW) at 6,000RPM and 240Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500RPM. The result is thanks to an aluminum block and head with twin independent variable camshaft timing. Fuel economy figures are not available, yet.

The transmission variants are either a 6-speed automatic (standard) or a 6-speed manual (option).

The 2014 Ford Fusion can also be ordered with a 2.5 liter four-cylinder with 177HP (130 kW) at 6,000RPM and 240Nm (170 lb-ft) at 4,500RPM and a 2.0 liter four-cylinder EcoBoost with 243HP (179 kW) at 5,500RPM and 365Nm (270 lb-ft) at 3,000RPM.

Remember, that the 1.0 liter EcoBoost won “Engine of the Year” for second time, so obviously the EcoBoost power units are quite good.

Source: Ford

June 10, 2013

Lexus IS Coupe [render]

TopSpeed has released a render image of the upcoming Lexus IS Coupe. The premium mid-sized coupe is inspired by the LF-CC Concept and looks just stunning.However, the image is based on the IS Sedan, but with some modifications to the doors, roofline and greenhouse. Still, the result is pretty good and the IS Coupe could go on production sometime during the next year.The engine range will include a 2.5 liter V6 with 207HP (152 kW) and a 3.5 liter V6 with 310HP (228 kW). A Hybrid version will also be available with a 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor with combined power of 223HP (164 kW).The rendering was created by David Kiss.

June 10, 2013

Holden VF Commodore – Styling Accessories

Holden has introduced a new range of styling accessories for the VF Commodore. It will allow customers to personalise their vehicles more than ever before.

The new range of Genuine Holden Accessories are available in modular kits called “Design Packs” that allow customers to choose from subtle sports decorative highlights through to the ultimate sports performance styling package, and everything in between.

VF Commodore Design Packs start with the stage one exterior appearance package, which includes colour-matched upper and lower grille surrounds in red or black, black daylight running lamp surrounds (SS V-Series models) and black fender vents.

Customers can add Holden’s stage two Design Pack including track stripes, alloy sports pedals, sports carpet floor mats, colour-matched mirror caps, sports engine cover with red accents (V8 models only) and black lip spoiler (sedan only). Stage three adds four HF-20 20” forged alloy wheels in Midnight Dark Grey or a machine faced Gunmetal Gloss and 245/35 ZR20 High Performance tyres.

Source: Holden

June 10, 2013

Kahn Jeep Wrangler Sahara Chelsea Truck Company CJ300

The tuning specialists at A. Kahn Design seem to be at their best form because they are constantly surprising us with new transformed vehicle every week. In the beginning of this week we are happy to see that they have released their Kahn Jeep Wrangler Sahara Chelsea Truck Company CJ300.

This premium vehicle combines legendary and benchmark capability with rich and modern styling. The exterior of this Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2.8 Diesel 4DR – Chelsea Truck Company CJ300 is decided in bright white which gives it an upscale presence.

To make it even more distinctive, Kahn Design Team decided to give this Wrangler brake calipers finished in Liquid red, pair of xenon crosshair headlamps, fuel filler cap in smoked black, Kahn enamel wing shields and tailgate logo, painted roof, Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover, Chelsea wheels, RS Chelsea wheels 7.5×17” in smoked black and door entry sill plates in stainless steel.

We are all familiar that the luxury tuning specialist are masters of the interior and always deliver the best “bespoke touch” in industry. To make it look even more evolved and sophisticated, they have equipped the Wrangler with quilted and perforated front and rear seats in red leather with matching stitching, mud flaps, vented foot pedals in machined aluminium and speedo and rev counter in fascia in red completes.

To sum up, A. Kahn Design again showed how the monotony of mass produced vehicle can be tailored into an individual creation.

Source: A. Kahn Design

June 10, 2013

Updated: Buick Lineup Equipped With Active Safety Suite

Buick models Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, Encore and Enclave are going to be offered with a range of available active safety systems. They are designed with the aim to watch the front, side and rear of the vehicle in order to prevent crashes.

In addition, Buick is the only brand in industry which offers Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Warning, and a Rear Vision Camera on every vehicle.

To go further into details, Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning utilize a single forward-looking camera to read traffic and lane markers on the road ahead. Here visual warnings and audible tones alert are used to inform the driver about the lane changes or a slowed vehicle.

In addition, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Warning use radar thus observing the spots the driver may not see. Of course, they also utilize visible and audible warnings to “catch” the attention of the driver.

In the cases when the car is in reverse and the Rear Vision Camera is active, then the Rear Cross Traffic Alert will flash a red icon and directional arrow if another vehicle is approaching from either side.

Furthermore, the Side Blind Zone Alert is the technology which detects when other vehicles are in Buick’s blind spot. If there is a vehicle in the blind spot, then the system alerts the driver with a yellow icon on the glass of either side view mirror. And in the cases when a turn signal is engaged and at the same time another vehicle is detected in the next lane, the system delivers an audible alert.

All of the current Buick models are created with high strength steel and additionally, the Verano compact luxury sedan and Encore luxury small crossover offer 10 standard air bags. On the other hand, the Enclave luxury crossover comes as a standard with front center air bag. The latter helps protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes.

Source: Buick

June 10, 2013

2014 Range Rover Sport Sets Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record

2014 Range Rover Sport has just made its first record for a production-standard Sport Utility Vehicle and even more – it broke the long standing record for any kind of production-standard vehicle on the Pikes Pike International Hill Climb. The achievement was done at the annual competition known as ‘The Race To the Clouds’.

There the new Range Rover Sport managed to conquer the 12.42-mile course in only 12 minutes 35.61 seconds. The average speed it achieved on this track is 59.17 mph (95.23 km/h). The record was independently timed and sanctioned by Pikes Peak International Hill Climb organisers of the annual competition at the Colorado venue.

TO be more precise, the record was set by this Range Rover model which is equipped with the 510 hp 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8 engine. The only thing that differentiated the vehicle from production specification was the fitment of a roll cage and harness seatbelts.

The SUV was driven by Paul Dallenbach who is already known as a Pikes Peak specialist and who has won his division at the Hill Climb six times and won the event outright three times.

The new Range Rover Sport was developed alongside the highly-acclaimed Range Rover with the aim to deliver brand’s best-ever on-road dynamics and all-terrain capability. The latest generation of this model has more assertive and muscular exterior as well as more luxurious interior. In addition, the 2014 specification provides by the option of occasional third row seating.

The lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies are also included in the new Range Rover Sport. This serves in weight optimization and in fact saves mode than 420 kg of the total weight of the SUV.

Source: Land Rover

June 10, 2013

MINI Countryman And MINI Paceman Updated For The Summer

MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman are getting ready for the summer because from July they will be equipped with new customization options and details. The new enhancements will be available starting from July.

For instance, the new sports options feature the John Cooper Works Exterior Package, the John Cooper Works Interior Package and the John Cooper Works Chili Package. There is also an optional storage package for the MINI Countryman which now includes a double cup holder at the rear.

Furthermore, it is promised that in the future, the Paceman model will be equipped with a rear centre console as standard. It will also feature integrated storage facilities and a 12-volt power socket, as well as two cup holders (optionally.

The permanent all-wheel drive system ALL4 can be selected in four model variants of both the MINI Countryman and the MINI Paceman. The top sports models – MINI John Cooper Works Countryman and MINI John Cooper Works Paceman will be fitted with the system as a standard.

In the MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4 and MINI Cooper Paceman ALL4 the power output is estimated at 90 kW (122 hp) and it is delivered by the 4-cylinder engine. The power is distributed between the front and rear wheels thus improving the traction on slippery surfaces as well as increasing the driving fun. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission as a standard or to the optional six-speed automatic transmission.

For the summer there is also available the new John Cooper Works Exterior Package, which consists of sport suspension settings, 18-inch light alloy wheels in Twin Spoke Black Burnished Design and the John Cooper Works Aerodynamics Kit. To be more precise the latter comprises of a front apron with integrated air ducts for brake cooling, model-specific side sills and a rear bumper with diffuser.

Furthermore, the Dark Style package offers strips in black or white on the bonnet, exterior mirror caps and turn indicator surrounds in Black Checkered, anthracite-coloured roof rails and radiator grille ribs in anthracite.

To go inside the car, the John Cooper Works Interior Package includes sports seats Diagonal Track fabric in John Cooper Works Carbon Black, the John Cooper Works leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, Sport Button, Dynamic Traction Control, John Cooper Works door sill finishers and an anthracite-coloured roof liner.

Next, the John Cooper Works Chili Package features all of the additions in the John Cooper Works Exterior Package and the John Cooper Works Interior Package along with the following: fog lamps, rain sensor, automatic air conditioning, on-board computer, lighting package, storage package, height adjustment for the passenger seat and velour floor mats.

In this package, another special feature is the Parallel Lines Light Tobacco fabric/leather combination for the MINI Countryman, and the Hot Cross Carbon Black fabric/leather combination for the MINI Paceman. The package also offers xenon headlights in the MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper SD models.

New paintwork finishes also come to deliver some freshness to the summer. The Countryman and Paceman will be available from July in the exclusive Chili Red color, which was previously seen only on the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman and MINI John Cooper Works Paceman models.

Source: MINI

June 10, 2013

McLaren P1 in the US – 375 Units

McLaren P1 has been delivered in the US at the manufacturer’s dealership in Newport Beach, California.

There is a video showing the interior, where you’ll find carbon fiber, everywhere. All the surfaces don’t have the top layer of resin since this would have increased weight by 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs). The adjustable seats have a carbon shell and weigh just 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs). All in McLaren P1 screams “weight-saving”, but this is the perfect way to get faster.

The overall result is a curb weight of just 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs). However, the P1 comes with a premium sound system, air conditioning and SAT NAV system. There is also a racing digital dash providing all kinds of information for the driver.

The P1 will be limited to just 375 units.

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Source: Sota1080

June 7, 2013

Racer Crashes His £250 000 1924 Bugatti Type 35 [VIDEO]

Bugatti brand is famous for its unsurpassed performance, design and luxury it delivers. The company was found in 1909 by the Italian-born Ettore Bugatti. The focus in this present case however falls on the 1924 Bugatti which is better known as Type 35 and which is associated with many racing victories.

The production of the first models of the Type 35 began in 1924 and the vehicle was equipped with 2-liter unit. The race car won in many competitions till the beginning of the 1931, when the last version of this model was introduced.

The latter was equipped with 2.3-liter engine and included a compressor. It was known in the automotive world as Bentley T35 TC or T35B and it was only vehicle suitable for both road and racing.

In the video below you can vie how a racing driver crashed his quarter of a million Bugatti Type 35 classic racing car. The person behind the wheel was Edmund Burgess, 56, from Lavenhan, Suffolk, and he was competing in the Prescott Speed Hill Climb in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire on 2nd of June.

The reason for the accident was that the brakes on this classical Bugatti failed. More interestingly however, is the fact that although the vehicle flipped right over, and even the driver obviously hit his head, Burgess dusted himself off, and after paramedics assessed him, he headed straight to the bar to have a beer.

June 7, 2013

2013 Acura TL Special Edition – US Price $37,405

Acura has announced a new TL Special Edition priced from at $37,405 (excluding an $895 destination charge). Joining the TL line as a mid-2013 model, the TL Special Edition offers a step up from the standard TL, with the addition of highly desirable feature upgrades, creating an incredible value in the luxury four-door sedan segment.

The highlights include a trunk-mounted spoiler, Special Edition badging and 18” alloy wheels. Acura TL Special Edition is available in Bellanova White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Graphite Luster Metallic or Silver Moon Metallic.

The interior boasts Ebony leather seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and a powerful audio system. There is also a power moonroof and a Keyless Access System.

The engine is a 3.5 liter V6 with 280HP (209 kW) and 344Nm (254 lb-ft). It is connected to a 6-speed automatic gearbox powering the FWD.

Standard safety equipment on all Acura models includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control, ABS, dual-stage/multiple-threshold front airbags, front-side airbags, side curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions, front seatbelts with automatic tensioning system and load limiters, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Daytime Running Lights (DRL).

Source: Acura

June 7, 2013

Audi R18 e-tron quattro Focuses On Safety At Le Mans

This year Le Mans 24 Hours celebrates its 90th anniversary. In it will see many exclusive models competing and among them is the 2013 Audi R18 e-tron quattro. The main focus in this racing car is the active safety systems which defuse dangerous situations in the preliminary stages.

Some of the already available assistance systems in standard Audi models are for instance the ‘Audi side assist’ which facilitates lane changes; the ‘Audi pre sense’ that helps avoid accidents; the night vision assistant which helps the driver in seeing pedestrians.

However, not all of the technologies that are being offered are suitable for racing. Race drivers are expected to demonstrate their skills on the wheel instead of having their most challenging tasks performed by electronic assistants. However, Audi still managed to equip the new 2013 Audi R18 e-tron Quattro with assistance systems which are going to help in the competition.

The first example is that the lighting technology has been improved by extending the headlight sight distance by 85 percent. The drivers will benefit from a light beam that is more than 800 meters long.

In addition, the every headlight comprises of eight LED units and even more, the engineers have used matrix-beam principle which now can divide the light into individual segments. Next, Audi also utilized the technology known as cornering light. The LEDs on the outside of the corner are dimmed and the ones on the inside of the corner emit a brighter light.

Another interesting technology featured here is the digital rear-view mirror, which is mounted on the roof above the driver. On it the driver can see the traffic behind the car with a field angle of 60 degrees. The electric signal is transmitted to a display in the cockpit, featuring innovative AMOLED technology.

This acronym stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode or to say it even simpler – an organic light emitting diode with active matrix technology. The screen has a diagonal of 6.8 inches and the display has a resolution of 600,000 pixels.

This new system has several advantages over the standard mirrors. First of all it remains free from vibrations. Secondly, the blind spot behind the car has been eliminated. Next, when lapping other cars, it is easier for the drivers to judge when they can change lines.

One of the major changes featured in this car is in the steering wheel, which now includes 13 buttons that are located on the front. They can be utilized to control functions such as brake force distribution, traction control, the radio, drink supply, the starter and electronic functions. What is more, there are also rotary controls that help influence the engine and traction control system maps.

Furthermore, a digital display shows the information about the absolute lap times, times in track sectors, the difference to previously clocked lap times or tyre inflation pressure. It is located in the centre of the driver’s field of vision and is accompanied by alarm functions.

The two-way radio communications on the other hand make fast exchanges of important information, in order to help the driver respond quickly and influence the car’s handling by using the steering wheel functions.

Source: Audi

June 7, 2013

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