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Renault Duster tuned by DC Design

DC Design has announced their tuning package for Renault’s compact SUV – Duster. Although, we know that the model is more famous with Dacia badge, actually the original is by Renault. The complete transformation costs just €4,940, which is very important, because Renault Duster is probably the cheapest compact SUV on the market.

The tuning package includes both interior and exterior upgrades.

The exterior boasts new LED headlights, new front bumper with fog lights, polished side steps, a complete matte black paint and special DC alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior features artificial leather, wood elements and complete multimedia infotainment system with screens all-over the place. The center console has been extended to the rear seats which has basically transformed the vehicle into a four-seater.

Source: DC Design via Idianautosblog

April 24, 2013

2013 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition – US Price $23,495

Volkswagen US has announced a new limited series Passat called Wolfsburg Edition. The family car will be offered with a number of nice extras with a little additional cost.

This “value-oriented” model comes with perforated leather seats (heated fron), a power driver’s seat, satellite radion and a Media Device-Interface with an iPod cable. Other highlights include a multi-functioning steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity and distinctive 16” alloy wheels.

2013 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition is powered by a 2.5 liter five-cylinder engine with 170HP (127 kW) and 240Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed automatic gearbox powering the front wheels. 0-100 km.h in 8.7 seconds, which good performance for everyday driving.

The 2013 Passat Wolfsburg Edition will be priced from $23,495.

Source: Volkswagen

April 24, 2013

Brilliantly Bright: SR Auto Fisker Karma Chrome

SR Auto Fisker Karma Chrome is a vehicle that can’t be seen everyday. Firstly, given the fact that it is a Fisker Karma, and secondly because it’s outstanding exterior appearance. Brilliantly bright this vehicle exudes perfect stance and electrifying charm.

The four-door Fisker model brings to reality the astonishing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds. Despite this performance the model is able to achieve an impressive consumption of more than 100 miles per gallon and 83 g/km CO2 emissions.

What is more important however is that this car transcends the boundaries of color and tones. A majestic reflection of the world is cast upon the hybrid super car – it wears a chrome cloak. In addition, the elongated frame accentuates the sheer magnificence of each panel.

Thanks to SR Auto Group, what completes the perfect visual attributes of this particular vehicle is the new bespoke set of twenty-two inch forged PUR 2WO wheels, which are brushed silver face with pearl white windows.

Source: SR Auto

April 24, 2013

2014 Nissan Versa Sedan – Pricing Announced

2014 Nissan Versa Sedan’s pricing has just been introduced for the new model year. It stays unchanged from 2013 and starts at $11 990.

2014 Versa Sedan is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with dual injector system and twin Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC). The engine is matched with a the Xtronic CVT® transmission, which helps achieving a fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon highway, 31 mpg city and 35 mpg combined. It is rated at 109 horsepower (80 kW) and 144 Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque.

The Versa S is rated at 27/36/30 mpg city/highway/combined with 5-speed manual transmission and 26/35/30 mpg city/highway/combined with the 4-speed automatic transmission.

In addition this Nissan model includes some popular features such as air conditioning, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, and AM/FM/CD/Aux-in audio system. Some of the new features however are the following: 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, tri-cot headliner, 4.3-inch display audio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) for Versa Sedan SL models; standard 60/40-split fold-down rear seat and key fob trunk release for Versa Sedan SV models; and tachometer and low rolling resistance tires for Versa Sedan S models.

What is more, all of the models under this name will receive a suspension and steering tuning change. There have also been made some interior changes. On the other hand only Versa Sedan SV and SL models will be equipped with high-gloss black B-pillar treatment and will deliver enhanced seat comfort thanks to the bottom cushion and foam density.

At last, there are optional SV Convenience Package and SL Tech Package that include upgraded content such as NissanConnectSM with Navigation system.

2014 Nissan Versa Sedan Pricing:

Model/Engine/Transmission
Versa Sedan S 5MT	$11,990 USD
Versa Sedan S 4AT	$12,990 USD
Versa Sedan S Plus CVT	$13,790 USD
Versa Sedan SV CVT	$15,240 USD
Versa Sedan SL CVT	$16,890 USD

Source: Nissan

April 24, 2013

Renault Teases F1-Influenced Electric Concept Vehicle

When the worlds of Formula 1 and electric vehicles meet, then according to the French brand Renault, something unique is born. And this is their new electric vehicleconcept, that has just been teased with the above image, giving insufficient information of what it will look like.

The model has been teased a day ahead its official reveal on 25th of April, where the company’s latest concept will be showcased at its Valladolid plant in Spain.

All that has been revealed so far is that this is a prototype vehicle, which will exude muscular styling and will deliver impressive performance credentials. It aims to provide a bridge between the world of Formula 1 and that of electric vehicles.

Source: Renault

April 24, 2013

Opel Astra H OPC Nurburgring by WRAPworks

WRAPworks has chosen the compact Opel in order to make of it an exquisite creation which will proudly carry the name “Nurburgring Edition”. The foil colors that have bee used in this project are titan-metallic mat as well as high-gloss red and they have been carefully chosen to match the factory logo.

However, in order to foil every tiny detail, the car has been largely disassembled into its component parts. In addition, there was especially developed a high-gloss digital printing in carbon style for the engine hood in order to accentuate the logo.

What is ore, this Astra is equipped with an exhaust system by Remus with centered tailpipe which is accentuated by means of the red line ending on it. To preserve the relation to the original Nurburg Edition, the series checks have been left on the bonnet, top and tailgate, at least partially.

Next, the Astra H OPC is lowered by means of EIBACH-30/30 springs and includes an OPC 1 brake cooling and yellow fog lights, an adjustable Whiteline-rear axle-stabilizer and a Pipercross air filter, Courtenay PU motor bearing and the bronze bushings for the guide pins of the ATE-break calipers at the front axle, Nitro rims by Motec in size 8×18 ET30 and Hankook Ventus V12 tyres in size 225/40ZR18. Finally the rear wiper was removed and Rally-4-safety belts by SCHROTH were installed inside.

Source: Miranda Media

April 24, 2013

Audi R8 V10 Plus at Nurburgring Nordschleife – 7 minutes and 45 seconds

Sport Auto has tested the mighty Audi R8 V10 Plus on the famous “Green Hell” (Nurburgring Nordschleife). It managed to stop the clock at 7 minutes and 45 seconds, which is faster than Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, which is probably the best GT car.

The Audi R8 V10 Plus S-tronic is powered by a 5.2 liter naturally aspirated V10 with 542HP (399 kW) at 8,000RPM and 537Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500RPM. The curb weight is 1,595 kg making 340HP per ton (power-to-weight ratio). Other highlights are ABS, traction control, 4WD, 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and 295 section rear tires.

The price is £127,575.

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2C0GNavG4U

Source: Sportauto via Youtube

April 23, 2013

2013 Renault Captur – A Better Urban Crossover

Renault has announced the new 2013 Captur – The new supermini crossover.

The vehicle will be available to order in the UK from 1^st May. With keen pricing and a series of life-simplifing features up its sleeve, it will also be looking to make serious inroads in the booming B-segment crossover class. Led by its sister Alliance car, Nissan Juke, the market’s already growing fast on the back of the MINI Countryman and the slightly larger Chevrolet Trax and Vauxhall Mokka. It’s expected to explode even more with the future launches of rivals such as the Fiat 500X, Ford EcoSport and Peugeot 2008.

UK prices are confirmed from £12,495 on-the-road, which undercuts current class top-seller by £500.

There are four trim levels for Renault’s first supermini crossover: Expression, Expression+, Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique S MediaNav.

The standard equipment includes 16” alloy wheels, 60/40 split and sliding rear seat bench, body coloured bumpers, cruise control, ECO mode (up to 10% fuel saving), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ETC (Electronic Traction Control), front and rear electric windows, HSA (Hill Start Assist), speed limiter, trip computer.

The top of range Dynamique S MediaNav offers 17” Explore alloy wheels (choice of coloured inserts), contrasting roof and door mirror colour, Exterior Gloss and Interior Touch Packs, City Pack (electric folding door mirrors and rear parking sensors), heated front seats, extra tinted rear windows.

The options list includes: Renault R-Link (including TomTom sat nav, 4x35W Arkamys 3D Sound) £450, reversing camera (Dynamique MediaNav and above), City Pack (£395), heated front seats (£250), metallic paint £495 (including i.d. Arizona and Tahoe Blue £595), painted roof £300, Interior Touch (£350) and Exterior Gloss Packs (£350)

The engine range features an all-new 1.2 TCe 120 EDC; 0.9 TCe 90 and 1.5 dCi 90. The dCi 90 EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) follows later in 2013. Stop&Start standard on every manual. dCi 90 also sub-100g/km.

Full UK range launch pricing is as follows:

Version	Engine	CO₂ g/km	BIK	Insurance Group	OTR Price
Expression	TCe 90 Stop&Start	115	C	tbc	£12,495
	dCi 90 Stop&Start	95	A	tbc	£13,895
Expression+	TCe 90 Stop&Start	115	C	9E	£14,495
	dCi 90 Stop&Start	95	A	11E	£15,895
Dynamique Media Nav	TCe 90 Stop&Start	115	C	9E	£14,995
	dCi 90 Stop&Start	95	A	12E	£16,395
	TCe 120 Auto EDC	125	D	14E	£17,195
	dCi 90 Auto EDC	tbc	tbc	tbc	£17,395
Dynamique S Media Nav	TCe 90 Stop&Start	115	C	tbc	£16,495
	dCi 90 Stop&Start	95	A	tbc	£17,895
	TCe 120 Auto EDC	125	D	tbc	£18,695
	dCi 90 Auto EDC	tbc	tbc	tbc	£18,895

Source: Renault

April 23, 2013

Volkswagen Gran Lavida at 2013 Auto Shanghai

Volkswagen exhibited the 2013 Gran Lavida at the Auto Shanghai. The vehicle will be produced exclusively for the Chinese market at the firm’s Shanghai-Volkswagen joint venture. It has the same wheelbase as the saloon model, but the overall length has gone down from 4605mm to 4454mm.

The engine range includes a 1.4 liter TSI with 130HP (97 kW) and a 1.6 liter TDI with 105HP (77 kW). Probably, the Gran Lavida will get more powerful engines later.

Gran Lavida is just one of the models Volkswagen is launching in China as part of an objective to have no less than 90 models by 2015.

Source: Volkswagen

April 23, 2013

Debut For Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept In China

Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept has just been presented to the public at 2013 Shanghai Auto Show showing it the future design cues intended for Volkswagen SUVs.

The five-seat CrossBlue Coupe is 4,889 mm long, 2,015 mm wide and just 1,679 mm high and for that reason offers distinctive and muscular look. When observed at the front one can see the radiator grille trim that consists of two polished aluminium struts and the VW logo in a 3D form which eventually extends into the headlights.

Moreover, under the C-pillars there can be seen ports for the fuel tank and battery. The fuel filler neck is positioned under a lid on the right side of the vehicle, while the cover for the electrical outlet is located symmetrically on the left side. It consists of one socket for charging the high-voltage battery and another for connecting electric devices. This basically means that the interface (16 A, 230 V) makes the CrossBlue Coupé a generator as well.

One can not go without paying attention to the tailpipes, which are designed in stainless steel, and in addition are integrated into a polished aluminium trim panel that runs horizontally along the back of the coupe.

One of the most important highlights here is the drivetrain that offers an extended range of possibilities. Here we are speaking about a plug-in hybrid system that comprises of a V6 turbocharged direct injection petrol engine and two electric motors (40 kW front and 85 kW rear).

When they work together they are capable of generating 415 hp (305 kW). The power is transmitted via a six-speed DSG gearbox. These horsepower make the car sprint form standstill to 100 km/h in only 5.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 146 mph.

Despite those inspiring results, the fuel economy is impressive with a combined cycle figure of 3.0 l/100 km, or 94.1 mpg. In hybrid mode, the CrossBlue Coupé returns 6.9 l/100 km (40.9 mpg). What is more, when the vehicle is powered by its battery alone, the CrossBlue can cover up to 33 km/20 miles as an EV.

When the vehicle operates in E-mode, only the rear electric motor propels the vehicle and the TSI engine is shut off. However, it is switched again after 75 mph an then the TSI unit is coupled to the drivetrain again, within fractions of a second. The battery can be charged by external power sources or by the engine while the SUV is moving.

In addition, the TSI drivetrain charges the battery while driving thus storing electrical energy for EV operation. There are also a number of other modes such as Coasting, Battery regeneration, Boosting, Off-road(‘propshaft by wire’), TSI only.

Source: Volkswagen

April 23, 2013

Premiere For The Buick Riviera Concept Vehicle

A brand new version of the Buick Riviera Concept vehicle made a world debut in Shanghai, showing off its avant-garde aesthetics and range of advanced technology. The concept is powered by a plug-in hybrid electric motor which comes in a single package.

The Rivera Concept retains the sweeping design cues of the previous versions, but is more athletic in terms of shape and exudes elegance and deeply sculpted lines. The concept’s silhouette has a three-dimensional effect that resembles waves in the ocean coming to a standstill for a split second.

In addition, here are featured Buick‘s one-of-a-kind gull-wing doors that add more to the sportiness of the model. The new Riviera has an ice celadon exterior finish inspired by jade. What is more, the updated concept vehicle has a new waterfall grille and wing-shaped daytime running lights.

The balance between style and performance is kept thanks to the inclusion of its raked windshield, 14-degree fastback design and metallic fiber spoiler, active grille shutters and diffusers, and active pneumatic wheels.

Next, the interior of the car is based on the 360-degree integrated design strategy. Inside the coupe, the eaglewood tone predominates and features extensive use of refined materials like sand-blasted aluminum alloy, lava suede and ebony. The luxury feel is further enhanced, thanks to the new center console, front floating seats, adaptive seating system and noise-absorbing head restraint system.

In terms of technologies included in this project, this Buick includes BIP (Buick Intelligent Performance) and dual-mode W-PHEV (wireless plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) propulsion system. This basically means that the driver can choose to go on green power in electric mode and enjoy the exhilarating handling and performance of a sports car while driving “green” in hybrid mode.

The Rivera can be charged with a traditional cable or wirelessly via a sensory recharge panel on the car’s chassis. Another highlight here is that this concept is also given an intelligent four-wheel steering, an electromagnetic-controlled suspension and an air spring package.

The safety and security features here include a forward-looking active safety system that gathers traffic information through 10 high-resolution cameras and 18 micro high-precision sensors. Then the information is being integrated and afterwards projected in a holographic image on the windshield.

Furthermore, the intelligent driver assist system delivers high level of active safety and security, because it incorporates some versatile technologies such as an eagle view record system, night view assist, side blind-zone alert system, lane departure warning system, full-speed range-adaptive cruise control system, lane change assist system, parking assist system, rear cross-traffic alert system, autopilot system and “transparent” A pillars.

Source: Buick

April 23, 2013

Honda Concept M And Jade Models Revealed In Shanghai

Next to Honda Cider Concept, the Japanese brand made a world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2013 of another exclusive concept – the Honda Concept M. The vehicle’s production version is going to enter the market next year.

The new Concept M is a vehicle for the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) segment and was developed especially for the Chinese market. The new model offers the attributes of a passenger car while adding new value through the combination of a comfortable and spacious cabin space.

Of course, it will include a wide range of technologies and will deliver nothing less but fun of driving. Concept M was designed by the design studio at the Automobile R&D Center of Honda R&D Coin Japan.

In addition, Honda introduced the Jade model, which is based on the Concept S. The latter was officially introduced at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show. However, Jade comes with innovative design which is based on an image of a jade stone, thus delivering beautiful exterior stance and sense of quality.

Honda Jade is planned to go on sale in September.

Source: Honda

April 23, 2013

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