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2013 Subaru WRX Special Editions – US Price $28,795

Subaru of America, Inc. has presented 2013 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Editions. The 2013 WRX Special Edition starts from $28,795 and the powerful WRX STI is $34,795. This is an increase of $500 over the non-special edition series, but for these money you get quite a good value.

The Special Edition WRX and WRX STI models feature an “Orange and Black” custom paint scheme, with Tangerine Orange Pearl paint off-set with jet black custom wheels, black front fender badging and exterior mirrors. The Special Editions cars also receive black exterior graphics.

The interior of WRX Special Edition boasts dark trim including a black headliner. The Special Edition orange interior is also applied to the stitching on the seats, doors and shift boot, and custom orange trimmed floor mats. Both vehicles also feature front fog lamps.

The WRX has a turbocharged petrol with 265HP (195 kW) and 330Nm (244 lb-ft) of torque, while the powerful WRX STI has 305HP. The power is put on the road through 6-speed manual gearbox and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.

The WRX STI is also equipped with Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) and a Multi-Mode Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system, the latter featuring a track performance-optimized mode.

The Special Edition series is limited to just 200 units of WRX and 100 units of WRX STI.

Source: Subaru

Subaru of America, Inc. has presented 2013 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Editions. The 2013 WRX Special Edition starts from $28,795 and the powerful WRX STI is $34,795. This is an increase of $500 over the non-special edition series, but for these money you get quite a good value.

The Special Edition WRX and WRX STI models feature an “Orange and Black” custom paint scheme, with Tangerine Orange Pearl paint off-set with jet black custom wheels, black front fender badging and exterior mirrors. The Special Editions cars also receive black exterior graphics.

The interior of WRX Special Edition boasts dark trim including a black headliner. The Special Edition orange interior is also applied to the stitching on the seats, doors and shift boot, and custom orange trimmed floor mats. Both vehicles also feature front fog lamps.

The WRX has a turbocharged petrol with 265HP (195 kW) and 330Nm (244 lb-ft) of torque, while the powerful WRX STI has 305HP. The power is put on the road through 6-speed manual gearbox and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.

The WRX STI is also equipped with Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) and a Multi-Mode Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system, the latter featuring a track performance-optimized mode.

The Special Edition series is limited to just 200 units of WRX and 100 units of WRX STI.

February 6, 2013

Pininfarina at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with a Tribute to Sergio

Pininfarina will attend the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with a tribute to the man who headed the Company for 40 years and created cars which entered the legend, Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina.

He passed away in July 2012, but his work will be forever remembered. Sergio is universally recognized as the “Maestro” of Italian style. His creative genius made exceptional design solutions.

To celebrate his talent and his work, Pininfarina will present as a world premiere in Geneva a concept car, which renews the spirit of the extraordinary achievements born from Sergio Pininfarina’s pencil, translating it into a modern vision in the name of exclusivity, innovation and passion.

The tribute is named after Mr. Pininfarina – Sergio. The Concept will be uveiled on March 5, 2013 at 1pm on the Pininfarina stand.

Source: Pininfarina

February 6, 2013

2013 Audi A4 B8 Facelift tuned by Rieger

Rieger has presented their tuning program for the new Audi A4 B8 Facelift. The tuning company offers a number of styling modifications.

The exterior boasts a complete body kit including a new front bumper, a pair of side skirt, modified rear bumper and sports exhaust system. Other highlights include MR Racing Stripes and a set of huge wheels fitted with low profile tires. The choice is between TOMASON TN9 – 8,5Jx20 ET 45 with 245/30 R20 and 8,5Jx20 ET 45 with 245/30 R20; and CORNICHE MONZA 9,0Jx20 ET 40 fitted with 245/30 R20.

Rieger also offers performance packages for both petrol and diesel engines: 1.8 TFSI; 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TFSI. The diesel range, which can be boosted include 2.0 TDI, 2.7 TDI and 3.0TDI. The pricing for engine re-map is €890.

All parts fit perfectly to factory elements and are made form high-quality materials.

Source: Rieger

February 5, 2013

MS Design Ford Focus ST – Styling Upgrades

MS Design Ford Focus ST - Front Angle

MS Design will introduce their tuned Ford Focus ST Competition at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The tuning professionals give the ST only styling upgrades, because it’s power is just perfect.

The exterior boasts a new front spoiler, a pair of revised side skirts, a new rear diffuser and a tailgate spoiler. There is also a lowered sport-tuned suspension and a set of enormous 20” bi-color alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

Ford Focus ST is powered by a 2.0 liter EcoBoost with 250HP (184 kW) and 360Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

To experience first live performance of the Ford Focus ST Competition is at the Geneva Motor Show in Hall 2 Booth 2141st.

Source: MS Design

February 5, 2013

BMW ///M Sport Limited Editions for Australia

BMW Australia has announced M Sport Limited Editions including: X5 xDrive 30d, 5-Series F10, BMW Z4, 1-Series Coupe, 1-Series Convertible, 3-Series Coupe and 3-Series Convertible. All models will be available until March 31 as part of the company’s “Festival of ///M”.

The X5 M Sport Limited Edition comes with ///M Package (exterior and interior), bi-xenon headlights and electric seats. There is also a tion Professional, automatic tailgate, rear view camera, voice control and anti-dazzle exterior mirrors.

The 5-Series and the Z4 are available with ///M Sport Package and the 1-Series and the 3-Series can be ordered with ///M Sport Plus Package. It includes M Sport suspension, aero kit, leather steering wheel, bespoke 18” alloys, blue leather-piped velour floor mats, chrome-plated “Edition” door sill finishers, anthracite roof liner and blue-stitched upholstery.

Pricing:

X5 xDrive 30d – $92,100

5 Series – from $77,900

Z4 – from $76,900

1 Series Coupe – $48,000

1 Series Convertible – $53,800

3 Series Coupe – $70,100

3 Series Convertible – $83,100

Source: BMW

February 5, 2013

Toyota GT 86 GT4 Race Car

GPRM has presented Toyota GT 86 GT4 Race Car, which will take part in a number of competitions. The Race Car meets all FIA regulations for 2014.

The 2.0 liter four-cylinder boxer engine can be boosted from 360HP (268 kW) to 400HP (298 kW). The final output will be determined after the testing phase is completed. The power unit is developed by GPRM in collaboration with Nicholson McLaren Engines.

The GT 86 GT4 comes with modified front bumper, new hood with vents for additional cooling of the engine, extended front and rear wheel arches to make space for the big light wheels fitted with race tires. There is also a huge rear wing for additional downforce.

The interior is stripped, but it features sports seat and steering wheel as well as a safety roll cage.

Source: Toyota

February 5, 2013

Dodge SRT Viper GTS-R to Compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans [VIDEO]

Not one but two factory-supported Dodge SRT Viper GTS-R cars will compete in famous Le Mans Race in France in June, was just announced by Dodge.

The Viper finished one-two at the 24 Heures du Mans in GTS class competition three consecutive years from 1998 to 2000. And this means that racing is inherent in Viper’s genes. Historically the Viper GTS-R has enjoyed great success at Le Mans and now is expected to continue this tradition.

Dodge SRT Viper GTS-R represents a rebirth for the brand in road racing. The race car engages in an elevated level of technical sophistication to the track. For this reason SRT Motorsports teamed with Riley Technologies on the design-and-build process.

Furthermore, the drivers returning to the SRT Motorsports lineup for this year will be Tommy Kendall, Kuno Wittmer, Dominik Farnbacher and Jonathan Bomarito. Additional team announcements will be revealed at a later date.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Dodge

February 5, 2013

MINI John Cooper Works GP and Countryman With Updated Performance

The MIN John Cooper Works range will be extended for the customers in the United Kingdom with the addition of the updated performance-oriented models. The prominent feature here is the enhanced version of the 1.6-litre four-cylinder twin-scroll turbocharged petrol engine.

The latter was optimized for the different models in the range. We are speaking about the JCW variants of the MINI Hatch, MINI Clubman, MINI Convertible, MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster. The new unit has the same levels of output and torque as its predecessor – 211 hp (155 kW) output at 6,000 rpm and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque (280 Nm/ 207 lb-ft with overboost) between 1,850 and 5,600 rpm.

However, it will offer increased responsiveness, lower fuel consumption and cleaner emissions. The enhanced versions also include a wider utilization of MINIMALISM environmental technologies such Brake Energy Regeneration and Auto Start/Stop.

Furthermore, for the first time in the JCW range will be offered a new engine offers a six-speed manual transmission. Of course there is an optional automatic one with manual override on the gear selected or steering wheel paddles.

More importantly, the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman which is brand’s newest performance model will include MINI ALL4 all-wheel drive and also gets launched in UK. It has advanced traction system and comes equipped with 1.6-litre 218 hp (160 kW) engine with peak torque of 280 Nm (207 lb-ft). The unit is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox with Steptronic function.

The interior of this John Cooper Works model includes sports seats, sports steering wheel, Piano Black interior detailing and an anthracite-coloured roof liner. MINI’s innovative Centre Rail storage and attachment system is part of standard specification.

What is more MINI John Cooper Works GP which brings about the highest level of performance, and will be included in the range that is going to be launched. The JCW GP road car utilizes race-developed technology and is the fastest production model that MINI has ever built. It will be limited to just 2000 examples worldwide.

It is packed with JCW motorsport features does not have a rear bench seat, hence the hot hatch boasts outstanding performance. The engine has been reworked to develop 218 hp(160 kW), pushing the car from 0-100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds and on the way to a Vmax of 150 mph.

Other modifications include adjustable coilover suspension, a new sports brake system, a more aerodynamic body kit and unique alloy wheels with performance tyres. The exterior color is the exclusive metallic Thunder Grey, but has added accents with the vibrant red finish around the air scoop on the bonnet, door mirror caps and front air intakes. The interior of the model includes two Recaro sports seats with special GP stitching.

MINI John Cooper Works GP is priced at £28 790, while MINI John Cooper Works Countryman has a starting price of £28 595.

MINI John Cooper Works models performance data:

MINI John Cooper Works models – key performance data Model	0-62mph/secs		Top speed/mph		Combined fuel economy/mpg		CO2/g/km
manual (auto)		manual (auto)		manual (auto)		manual(auto)
MINI JCW Hatch	6.5 (6.7)		148 (147)		42.8 (39.8)		153 (165)
MINI JCW Clubman	6.8 (7.0)		148 (147)		42.2 (39.2)		155 (167)
MINI JCW Convertible	6.9 (7.0)		146 (145)		41.5 (38.7)		157 (169)
MINI JCW Coupe	6.4 (6.6)		144 (148)		42.8 (39.8)		153 (165)
MINI JCW Roadster	6.5 (6.7)		147 (146)		41.5 (38.7)		157 (169)
MINI JCW Countryman	7.0 (7.0)		140 (139)		38.2 (35.8)		172 (184)
MINI JCW GP	6.3		150		39.8		165

Source: MINI

February 5, 2013

Kahn Land Rover Defender 110 Concept 23 Teased

Land Rover Defender is an emblematic vehicle which exudes power and stability. The new modification of it was released two years ago and is equipped with new 2.2-litre diesel engine.

The latter delivers 122 hp (90 kW) at 3500RPM and 360Nm (266 lb-ft) at 2000RPM matched to a GFT MT 82 6-speed gearbox. The Vmax of the Defender is 144 km/h (90 mph).

Now, no other than the tuning team at A. Kahn Design is going to transform this Land Rover into something we haven’t seen before. The designer has teased us with a sketch of the upcoming Kahn Land Rover Defender 110 Concept 23 and has promised to bring it to the real world very soon.

The concept study will mix elements of adventure and romanticism, and reinforce incredible strengths. It will be more aggressive, because the team will add wide track arch kit. This kit will comprise of lightweight extended wide wheel wings with integrated vents, embossed Kahn feature, side vents with mesh, bonnet vents with mesh, clear rear light lenses, clear side repeaters, clear front light lenses, crosshair headlights and Kahn prototype wing blades, Kahn prototype tailgate badge and the Kahn oval tailgate badge.

Of course the upcoming concept will also include Kahn 1948 Defender wheels in 8×16 size, finished in satin black. With their simple clean lines, soft organic surfaces promise to strengthen not only the powerful visual attributes of the vehicle, but also to make it a true winner on the road.

Kahn Land Rover Defender 110 Concept 23 is set to launched in July this year.

Source: A. Kahn Design

February 5, 2013

Reborn as a Crossover: Renault Scenic XMOD

The new Renault Scenic XMOD model will enrich the automotive world, being reborn as a crossover. It has a sporty and elegant stance, raised ground clearance and special alloy wheels.

The crossover-inspired design includes special front and rear bumpers, sill guards and chrome-finish roof bars across the range. Furthermore, the front end combines Renault’s new design identity and signature LED daytime running lights for more distinctiveness.

The logo of the brand at the front has made bigger and set against a gloss black background. This is the new grille, which expresses the new design language of the famous French automaker.

In terms of interior, this Scenic modification features wide range technology equipment: fixed centre console, rotary control for the all-new Grip Xtend traction control system, multi-directional joystick control for the Renault R-Link 7” touchscreen multimedia system with customizable TFT display.

The top-of-the-range includes a flat-bottomed steering wheel, aluminium-capped pedals and gear lever knob and new interior appointments, new stitched upholstery, Leather/Alcantara Pack, Bose® tailor-engineered sounds with excellent acoustic performance.

What is more, the XMOD features the Grip Xtend system, which is an advanced traction control system that helps the crossover to grip the road confidently under difficult driving conditions. There are three modes here: “Expert” mode, where the Grip Xtend operates the braking system, while leaving the driver in full control of the engine torque.

The second one is the “Road” mode, where the driver is being offered conventional traction control settings. And at last the “Loose Ground” mode, which maximizes the braking control and engine torque control as a function of available grip.

The vehicle will be offered three new Energy powertrains. Especially noteworthy is the brand-new TCe 130 Stop & Start engine, boasting a 15% improvement on fuel consumption over the previous TCe 130 unit, equivalent to a combined-cycle saving of more than 1 litre/100km.

Renault Scénic XMOD will make its official debut on 5th of March at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

Source: Renault

February 5, 2013

2013 Steeda Ford Fusion Sport – Just Impressive

Steeda has presented their latest project based on the new Ford Fusion. The 2013 Steeda Fusion Sport is a perfect combination of style and performance The saloon comes with a turbocharged, direct injected 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 with a collection of strategic Steeda performance and handling upgrades.

The styling modifications include complete exterior package – front lip spoiler, a pair of side skirt and a modified rear bumper.

The performance is boosted thanks to Steeda Cold Air Intake and velocity stack injection that allows the EcoBoost engine to breath much more freely than it’s stock intake system. The addition of a performance exhaust system adds an incremental performance boost and also provides an authoritative exhaust note that lets everyone know this Fusion is indeed something special.

The chassis and suspension comes with a number of upgrades. That ensure a smooth, responsive ride with exceptional handling and driving dynamics that put fun into every mile you drive. With specially tuned front and rear lowering springs and anti-roll bars tuned for maximum performance and minimal roll, enhanced cornering and track performance along with perfect stance

February 4, 2013

Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas F1W04 Silver Arrow Revealed [VIDEO]

Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas F1W04 Silver Arrow has just completed its first laps this morning at the Jerez circuit in Spain. In addition the successful team announced the beginning of a partnership with BlackBerry, which will be its official mobile computing partner.

The new BlackBerry 10 platform will deliver tools and services for Mercedes AMG Petronas. With their help the fan engagement will be enhanced through the joint development of apps. In addition the smartphones will also be used by the team throughout the Formula One season.

Furthermore, the BlackBerry branding can be seen on the chassis and headrest of the F1 W04 Silver Arrow, the racesuits of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, and on the team’s racewear kit. In the video below you can watch how Lewis Hamilton himself utilizes the smartphone in order to memorize the first day of the Silver Arrow out and “see how it goes”.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 4, 2013

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