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New all-electric Fiat 500 takes home one more prestigious award

The fully-electric Fiat 500 continues to gain popularity and expand its fanbase. Also, it continues to gain more recognition and wins awards. For example, the last one is the Best Small Car overall Car of the Year by Electfying.com.

The jury praised the charming Fiat 500 for its flexibility, affordability, and numerous personalization options. Offered in four trim levels, La Prima, Action, Passion, and Icon, the new 500 was also recognized as the vehicle that suits the most budgets in the Electfying.com survey.

The new 500 is the first-all-electric vehicle from the French brand that provides Autonomous Driving technologies, and a variety of battery options for extended mile coverage. Furthermore, the vehicle adopts 85kW fast charging, enabling the battery to reach 80 percent of its charge in mere 30 minutes.

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Ginny Buckley, Founder and CEO, Electrifying.com said, the Fiat 500 electric brings affordable electric chic to the city car market. It looks great and is good to drive, but most of all we love the choice. There are two battery pack options and hatchback or cabrio body styles. It’s a small car which costs buttons to run but is stylish enough to be a fashion accessory.

Source: Fiat

May 14, 2021
Acura reveals first details for the new TLX S prior to the global debut

Acura’s new and highly anticipated 2021 TLX S is about to make its debut at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexigon, Ohio. The new Type S comes with new exclusive gadgets, neat advanced engineering solutions, and numerous personalization options.

Equipment and characteristics

The heart of the beast is an all-new 24-valve, dual-overhead-cam 3.0-liter V6 engine with direct injection and a single twin-scroll turbocharger, producing a total of 355hp and 354lb-ft of torque. Exclusive to the lineup is a fine-tuned 10-speed automatic gearbox and the Super-Handling-All-Wheel-Drive with true torque vectoring, double-wishbone front suspension, and Brembo brakes.

In terms of styling, the TLX Type S is distinguished by an open-surface Diamond Pentagon grille, which offers increased airflow, a front splitter, rear diffuser, large quad exhaust outlets, and a choice of two-wheel designs, including the exlcuisve NSX-inspired lightweight wheels, featured on the pace car.

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The interior is characterized by a flat-bottom steering wheel, Utrasuede trimmed 16-way power seats with adjustable bolstering and Type S embossing. There’s also a special audio system incorporated – the award-winning ELS STUDIO 3D 17-speaker premium sound pack.

Stick with us for further details.

Source: Acura

May 14, 2021
New Skoda Enyaq wins its first-ever award!

New SKODA Enyaq iV, the brand’s pure electric vehicle, has started its awards and recognition collection by scoring a major victory at the 2021 electrifying.com awards.

The jury named the new Enyaq iV the Best Family Car 2021 and praised the model’s practical design and convenient features. Commenting on the award, electrifying.com founder Ginny Buckley said: “We’ve had more questions from readers about this car than any other over the past year. Real people are thinking it could be the right car for them. Having driven the car on UK roads, we don’t think they’ll be disappointed.”

Enyaq iV comes with a new concept and will be the base for all future SKODA models. Available with two battery packs and a wide choice of personalization options, the vehicle can specify its Enyaq in many convenient ways and benefit from a WLTP driving range of up to 333 miles on a single charge. In addition, SKODA has announced four-wheel-drive models coming to the lineup later this year, as well as a special SportLine version that will be soon announced.

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New Enyaq iV is already available for order and the first deliveries will be available in July this year.

Source: SKODA

May 14, 2021
The Automobili Pininfarina Battista hyper GT takes home one more award

The Automobili Pininfarina Battista hyper GT continues to impress skeptics and enthusiasts with its capabilities and the latest achievement is that the pure-electric hyper GT car has earned the “Electric Dream” award by Electrifying.com.

The fully-electric Battista took home the award given by a demanding panel of juries, consistent of experts in the field of motorsport. The award comes as the vehicle’s testing programs are about to finish, and some selected clients can give a feedback for vehicle’s capabilities.

Also, the achievement follows the recent launch of Automobili Pininfarina London, which increases the company’s global footprint with the appointment of Jardine Motors Group as its London and the southern UK retail partner. Meanwhile, potential clients were offered the opportunity to take to the passenger seat of the Battista hyper GT at Goodwood Motor Circuit to get their first feel of the car’s advanced performance rates.

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Paolo Dellacha, Automobili Pininfarina Chief Product and Engineering Officer, said: We’re really excited to be given this award by Electrifying.com, it absolutely reinforces what we believe we have achieved with the Battista. We have always strived to create a pure-electric hyper GT that delivers desire and elicits the feeling of aspiration from future owners when they first see and experience the car. The great thing is that Battista Is now much more than a dream, as we continue apace with its development programme in Italy.

May 13, 2021
Alpine showcases the new 2021 A110 Légende GT

Alpine presents the new A110 Légende GT 2021, a limited edition version of the A110. The lineup is consisted of only 300 units and comes with tons of exclusive features and technologies.

The A110 Légende GT 2021 adopts the powerful engine seen in the A110S but also brings some more refined elements for an unprecedented new model.

The new A110 Légende GT 2021 is available in two design combinations. The first one is the Mercury Silver matt paintwork model and comes with black leather Sabelt Comfort bucket seats and contrasting gray finish. The second variant is the Abyss Blue with exclusive Amber Brown leather Sabelt Comfort seats.

Furthermore, both models feature pale gold Alpine monograms and 18-inch diamond-cut Grand Prix alloys, complemented by vibrant gold brake calipers and translucent LED rear lights.

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Additional distinctive elements are the Dinamica headliner and the glossy carbon fiber components with elegant copper weave on the central console, dashboard visor, and air vents.

Drivetrain system

The vehicle also comes with an exclusive chassis design and adopts some of the most advanced technical concepts known to the world of motorsport. The A110 Légende GT 2021 is based on a lightweight aluminum structure with a centrally mounted engine. As mentioned, the unit is a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 292hp, with 320Nm of torque available between 2,000rpm and 6,400rpm. It can reach a top speed of 155mph and sprint from 0 to 62 mph in mere 4.4 seconds.

Source: Alpine

May 13, 2021
Vauxhall announces details for the new Combo-e Life lineup

The all-new and all-electric Vauxhall Combo-e Life is already available for order and comes with spacious interior and tons of connectivity features. Based on the award-winning Combo Life, the vehicle comes with a 50kWh lithium-ion battery and a 136hp electric motor with 260Nm of torque.

Producing zero emissions, the Combo-e Life is available in SE trim and in two sizes: Medium and Longer XL. All models come with 16-inch alloys, led daytime running lights, panoramic rear-view camera and automatic windshield wipers.

The inside is characterized by Vauxhall’s Multimedia system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, Vauxhall Connect, and more.

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What makes this vehicle special is that it is based on the Combo Life model, which was named AUTOBEST’s Best Buy Car in 2019 and also took home the Best Medium Family Car category at the Parkers New Car Awards 2020.

Vauxhall team aims to offer an electric variant across its model line by 2025, with the entire range available to order via the brand’s official site.

Source: Vauxhall

May 13, 2021
New Tiguan Allspace comes with new features and tons of customization options

Tiguan has received an upgrade back in 2020 and now the lineup receives one more update – the long-wheelbase version comes with new utility systems, premium features, and new customization options.

The vehicle offers a sharper look and its whooping volumes remain unchanged: it offers a luggage compartment volume of 760 to 1,920 liters, with the seven-seater offering 700 to 1,755 liters. The optional seats in the third row can be folded like the rear bench seat and backrest in the second row. Also, they can be dropped to fit flush into the luggage compartment floor thus creating an even loading area.

However, now the vehicle can be specified with three TSI and two TDI engines. Depending on the equipment, a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox is also optional, as well as the 4MOTION AWD.

New equipment levels

VW team has reconfigured the equipment matrix of the Allspace. The vehicle will be available with Life, Elegant, and R-Line trim levels. All trim levels feature numerous chrome-plated elements and exclusive wheels, all along with sporty steering wheels, touch operation availability, and styling upgrades.

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In terms of the drivetrain system, partly automated driving is now possible, thanks to the IQ.DRIVE Travel Assist. Depending on the gearbox type, the system can take over steering, braking, and acceleration in order to prevent crashes and retain the health of the occupants.

Digital technologies in new Tiguan Allspace

In order to achieve more connectivity and utility, the vehicle boasts a number of infotainment systems, and can be purchased with an Online Connectivity Unit, We Connect Plus, MIB3, and Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Furthermore, some of the infotainment goodies include an exclusive Harman Kardon audio system with a subwoofer, 16-channel amplifier, 8 plus 1 high-performance speaker, and an amplifier with a total of 480-watt output.

Source: Volkswagen

May 13, 2021
MINI presents the variants of the new Convertible lineup

MINI continues to expand its range and announces a successor to the open-top four-seater.

As the electrified technologies advance, the latest edition of the MINI Convertible quickly became one of the most popular in the segment and impresses audiences with advanced technologies and smart utility solutions. MINI Convertible is available with three powerful and efficient engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology. The Cooper comes with a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engine delivering 136hp, the Cooper S 2.0-litre 4-cylinder with 178hp and the most powerful John Cooper Works with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder, with an output of 170kW/231hp.

Bernd Körber, Head of the MINI brand said, The MINI Convertible has a large and particularly loyal fan base. This is also shown by the great demand for the latest, freshly updated model. We are therefore firmly convinced of the success of this vehicle concept for the future.

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After the first version was shown at the British Motor Show in Birmingham in 1992, a convertible version was added to the classic Mini for the first time. Then, after the relaunch of the brand in 2001, fans received what they wanted and MINI Convertible was launched in 2004 and has been one of the best-selling four-seat convertibles in the world ever since.

Source: MINI

May 13, 2021
The first McLaren P1 ever produced will cross the block at Silverstone Auctions

McLaren P1 definitely was a game-changer. With its spectacular dynamics and adjustable front and rear wings, the vehicle features the massive 600kg of downforce at 160mph and is still one of the most agile vehicles ever produced.

A particular model in the lineup, the first one registered from the lineup of 375 units will be on display at a special exhibition at Silverstone Auctions. It will be accompanied by a historical letter from Frank Stephenson, the McLaren P1 designer, to this P1’s first owner and states that “It was with great pleasure that I was there with our team to witness you driving our very first baby out into the big wide world”.

This particular unit has had only two owners, who are from the same family and is finished in Volcano Yellow and features black leather upholstery. It has covered only 3,666 miles from new. The special car has been exclusively looked after McLaren’s main dealers, and the most recent service was carried out by McLaren Birmingham in 2020 for a battery replacement.

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Estimated at £885,000 – 985,000, it will be offered on Saturday 22nd May at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. This will be the first Silverstone Auctions sale where bidders can attend in person for over a year, alternatively, bidding will still be available online, by phone, or via commission too.

To view the car in person, contact Silverstone Auctions on 01926 691141 where you can make an appointment from 12th – 21st May at Stoneleigh Park.

Source: Silverstone Auctions

May 12, 2021
Zenvo reveals new TSR-S hyper car

Zenvo Automotive’s TSR-S has landed on UK tarmac ahead of the demanding events program that will allow customers across the country to experience the capabilities of the limited-edition hypercar. The anticipated event will be soon officially announced and will give onlookers the opportunity to witness the world’s fastest accelerating rear-wheel drive vehicles in action.

The TSR-S comes with an in-house developed 1,177bhp 5.8-liter twin-supercharged flat-plane V8 engine, paired to a motorsport-influenced gearbox and accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 2.8 seconds. Furthermore, it can sprint from 0 to 200km/h in 6.8 seconds and chase a top speed of 325km/h.

What is particularly special, is that the vehicle comes with a full carbon body and showcases a patented active Centripetal wing, which can change the angle of attack on two different axes. It creates additional drag and acts as an air brake, while also distributes downforce to the inner side of the vehicle to minimize vehicle roll.

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The exclusive vehicle sits at the pinnacle of the hypercar segment and is built at Zenvo’s headquarters in Præstø, Denmark.

Source: Zenvo Automotive

May 12, 2021
Alfa Romeo reveals new Giulia: here are some details

The Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA makes its dramatic debut at the former AUtodelta workshop at the Balocco Proving Ground, the site which saw the unveiling of the original Giulia Sprint GTA back in the 60’s.

The vehicle comes with instantly recognizable characteristics and design lines, altogether with ultralight materials and advanced engineer concepts. New Giulia GTA is geared with Alfa Romeo’s 2.9-liter V6 that generates 540hp and offers excellent weight-to-power ratio of 187hp per litre. This setup allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in mere 3.6 seconds.

Furthermore, the Alfa Romeo engineers have worked to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle and enhance the handling capabilities by incorporating numerous carbon-fibre components and composite materials.

Exterior design

One of the most notable features that make Giulia instantly recognizable is the incorporation of elegant lines and defines the beautiful forms of the vehicle.

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The bodywork features an expressive front-end with large intakers and many facrbon-fibre components. The active splitter has been redesigned and now is larger and can be adjusted lengthways by 40mm, in order to ensure the balance between the rear spoiler and the four-position adjustment of the central sections. On the sides, the carbon-fiber side skirts broaden the body of the Giulia and contribute to that menacing stance and sporty feel. The 20-inch wheels further enhance the sporty spirit of the vehicle and are specially designed to blend style and lightness.

Interior design

The dashboard, door panels, glove compartment, side pillars and the central trim on the seats are all covered with Alcantara upholstery. Also, the matt carbon-fibre inserts offer a distinctive technical and aesthetic elegance, while the roll bar and the door pull loops match the color of the six-point SABELT seat belts.

Source: Alfa Romeo

May 12, 2021
Volkswagen showcases the first image of the new Polo GTI. Check it out!

Just in time for the traditional GTI weekend meet-up on Lake Wörthersee, VW reveals the first images of the new Polo GTI. The compact sports car is based on the last generation Polo and offers premium features and numerous customization options. Also, the vehicle showcases a dynamic and beautiful exterior design – a part of VW’s new concept approach towards the new generations of models.

The official premiere of the new Polo GTI will take place later in June 2021.

As fans will say, “Once a GTI, always a GTI”, and with a reason. The success of the GTI concept continues with VW’s latest models and now the engineering team not only focuses on retaining the strong excitement but also build on this foundation and add new tech concepts to the mix.

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As it comes to the meet-up, this is the usual spot for GTI maniacs since 1982. Over the years, the event attracted both enthusiasts and specialists and has become a soft of a dedicated festival with the simple idea of admiring the GTI lineup.

Source: Volkswagen

May 11, 2021