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  • Captain Nemo’s Personal Nautilus Will Go On Sale

    nautilusAn extraordinary vehicle, and one of the most famous movie vehicles in the world, Captain Nemo’s six-wheeled wonder Nautilus from Sean Connery’s The League of Extraorginary Gentleman movie will be sold by auctioneers Coyst at the Blenheim Palace auction on July 11th.

    Created by designer and art director Carol Spier is one of the only two made fully functional vehicles, the Nautilus was used throughout the movie and in numerous posters and banners. And how it would be in any different way? This is maybe one of the most interesting and extraordinary vehicles ever created.

    In fact, the vehicle started its life as a Land Rover fire tender, empowered with a Rover V8 engine. The chassis is covered with ivory colored fibreglass shell and comes with numerous components and a special aged gold effect. The inspiration of creating such a beauty came from the Hindu god Ganesha. Interesting and effective, isn’t it?

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    Furthermore, the wheels are measured at 72 cm and are hidden in the special arches and not only help the vehicle to move, but also help it adjust its height. Now, the Nautilus retains its original functionality, but also has some signs of wear from the usage from the on-set use. But despite of this wear, the vehicle stays in almost perfect condition.

    As you might know, for the last few years, Nautilus have been part of a large collection of movie props. it is estimated around $ 40,000.

    Source: COYS

  • The Wraith Comes With Distinctive Looks From the Summer Studio

    wraithRolls-Royce Wraith, created in the Summer Studio in Porto Cervo, Sardinia just made its debut. As you know, The Wraith model is the hottest and most powerful Rolls-Royce ever produced. The two-door luxury beautyone more time promises to deliver extraordinary power and style.

    The Wraith and Its Presence

    With its unmistakable style, the vehicle is equipped with a twin-turbo V12 engine, that works in full harmony with an eight-speed automatic ZF transmission. The unit is capable of generating 624 bhp (465kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque from 1500 rpm. This delivers an instant acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for just 4.4 seconds.

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    As a matter of fact, Wraith model was inspired by grand Italian and British fastback designs from the 1930s, but it of course makes a step further. Every inch of this Rolls-Royce is refined and luxurious. Therefore it delivers the comfort one would expect from the pinnacle brand.

    Moreover, the new Rolls-Royce Wraith is equipped with wide range of exclusive technologies. For instance, the Satellite Aided Transmission processes GPS data to predict the driver’s next move. It operates by automatically choosing the correct gear for the road ahead. There is also included a one-touch call button akin to an on-board valet. It allows navigation, telephone and multimedia to be controlled via voice.

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    And now the latest masterpiece, that comes from the Summer Studio features an stylish and striking exterior design, distinctive orange metallic finish, that blends perfectly with the surroundings at the Summer Studio in Porto Cervo.

    Style, beauty and power. The three words, that can describe every single Rolls-Royce model.

    Source: Rolls-Royce

  • Aston Martin Will Thrill 2015 GFS With its Biggest Appearance

    2015 Aston Martin Vantage GT12Aston Martin team is ready for the 22nd Goodwood Festival of Speed next week and will demonstrate some supreme machines, both sporty vehicles and saloon beauties. This particular lineup is expected to be the largest presence at the festival.

    At the show itself, along with the extended lineup,  that includes Vantage GT12, Aston Martin will also demonstrate the V12 Vantage S Roadster and the luxurious Rapide S four-door. The festival will also offer the rare opportunity for visitors to see the Aston Martin CC100: the special concept vehicle from 2013 in action up the hill.

    Furthermore, the elegant Lagonda Taraf will make its world debut at the festival and will also demonstrate some style up the hill. The vehicle was previously unveiled on static display only, but now the Aston-Martin team will demonstrate what the latest V12 super saloon in action.

    SEE ALSO: Honda Will Show Numerous Surprises at 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Aston Martin Vantage GT12 is home

    Aston Martin GT12 was launched in March this year and there are already 100 units sold until today. The vehicle itself is geared with brand’s special 6.0-liter V12 powereplant, which is capable of producing a total of 600 hp (441 kW). But the crushing power is not the only feature, that makes the vehicle special. It also comes with greatly reduced weight, which means improved handling and better fuel consumption.

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    Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf – The finest of sports cars in action

    Also making its global debut at the festival is the Aston-Martin Lagonda Taraf. Based on brand’s flexible VH style, the saloon was inspired by the well-known Lagonda from 1976 and now the vehicle features a lot of the same engineer tweaks and techniques. Both with modern appearance and aura of something well-known and classical, the Lagonda Taraf has a lot to demonstrate at the Goodwood festival.

    This edition of Goodwood Festival of Speed will be a really interesting one with all the brands, that will participate and all the interesting models they will demonstrate. Stay with us for further information!

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    Source: Aston Martin

  • ECOTECH: 2016 Opel Astra Comes With To Show What Style and Pleasure

    ecotechOpel‘s latest 1.4-liter engine is called ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo and will celebrate its debut in the latest Opel Astra at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, held this September. In its core this is a four-cylinder turbocharged machine, that comes with a special direct injection system and will be available with two outputs: 125 hp (92 kW) and 150 hp (110 kW). As you also noticed, this combination is similar to the recently introduced 1.0-ECOTEC Direct Injection, geared with Opel ADAM and Corsa models. We can even say, that the 1-4-liter ECOTEC is sort of the big brother of the 1.0 version. Furthermore, both engines are part of the small gasoline engine family: this is a lineup of advanced engines with three and four cylinders and trunks below 1.6 liters. This lineup plays important role in today’s Opel plans for development, as the lineup contains 17 engines.

    The Latest Opel ECOTECH engine is a pleasure to the ears and for the purse

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    Opel team paid a lot of attention to improve the dynamics and responsiveness of the unit. Now, the ECOTECH unit provides between 2,000 and 3,500 rpm: incredible torque plateau. Further improvements were also made onto the efficiency rates of the powerplant. Now it delivers not that bad emissions, measured at 114g/km and consumes about 5 liters of gasoline for every 100 km (62 miles). And this is not all. Engineers have also paid attention to the reduction of the noise volume, coming from the engine, that now purrs like a little kitten. But beware! The kitten can instantly become a furious tiger if you dare to step properly on the gas pedal!

    SEE ALSO: 2015 Vauxhall Astra Comes More Flexible and Even More Adaptive!

    Lightweight and efficiency. ECOTECH offers both.

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    The 1.4 ECOTECH engine now adds less kilograms to the overall weight of the vehicle, which means two things: the fewer kilograms mean lighter and better handling and also it means lower fuel consumption. Furthermore, while the three-cylinder Opel vehicles are developed even smaller, lighter and more efficient, the 1.4 ECOTECH is “rightsized”: engineers at Opel use this term to explain, that the vehicle reached the perfect balance between weight, performance and comfort.

    The 2016 Astra looks really promising vehicle and we will continue to bring news about it and from Opel brand. So, for further information stay with us!

    Source: Opel

  • The Potential Consequences of Drink Driving

    Public education campaigns across the country over the last few decades have made great inroads to reducing the incidence of drink driving, and as a result the road toll due to alcohol has steadily fallen from its peak in the 1970s. However, the message has not reached some people who still get behind the wheel after a drinking session without considering the damage they can cause.

    Read on to discover some of the potential consequences of drink driving.

    Dulled senses

    As a depressant, alcohol dulls the senses. This leads to slower reaction times and impaired judgement, meaning drivers affected by alcohol react more slowly to potential hazards (if they notice them at all). Alcohol can also affect your judgement, causing inhibitions to diminish and confidence to increase, leading to a belief that you are safe to drive when you are not. This combination can have terrible consequences for drivers, passengers, other road users and pedestrians.

    Loss of licence

    Depending on how far over the blood alcohol limit you are, the penalty can range from a short suspension to a full cancellation of your driver’s licence. The impact on people who drive for a living (or where driving is their only option to travel to their place of business) is that they may lose their employment.

    Injury

    Incidents caused by drink driving can result in horrific injuries, from broken bones to organ damage, brain damage and permanent paralysis. These injuries can be life threatening, and survivors may take a very long time to recover. Injuries place enormous strain on the families of victims and on an already overburdened health system. Since the driver tends to be the most protected person in a vehicle, it is common for the drink driver to receive less serious injuries than their passengers.

    Death

    The most severe consequence of drink driving is death. Frequently, it is not the drink driver who loses his or her life but passengers in their car, occupants of other vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. In addition to the grief of victims’ family members and friends, drink driving leading to the death of others may result in serious criminal charges, prison time, family breakdown and a lifelong feeling of deep regret for the damage wreaked upon so many people.

    The consequences of drink driving are severe and far reaching. If you are in a situation where there is the slightest chance that you are over the blood alcohol limit, keep your keys in your pocket and find another way to get home. If you have received a penalty notice for drink driving, it is highly recommended that you contact a firm of specialist drink driving lawyers, such as GC Traffic Lawyers, to obtain expert legal advice. Penalties differ according to the severity of the offence. Legal experts will examine your case in detail and advise you on your options according to the local law. In less severe situations, they may be able to help negotiate restricted terms for returning your driving licence in order to retain your job or represent you in court if the case requires it.

  • 2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid Introduced in Japan

    2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid Front View2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid will be exclusively launched to the Japanese market on July 10. The vehicle is actually the second hybrid in Subaru’s line-up, following the XV Hybrid introduced in 2013. The hybrid model adds more versatility to the Impreza Sport lineup by embracing company’s design philosophy and adding sporty exterior look and a luxurious interior stylining.

    The hybrid Impreza Sport is fitted with a special motor assist function, which delivers smooth and linear acceleration. It has been combined with sharp and sporty handling to bring about the best from the driving experience.

    SEE ALSO: “Making Memories” is Already on TV, Starring Subaru Forester!

    What is more, the vehicle shows outstanding fuel economy rated at just 20.4 km per liter. In addition, the car has been designed to make optimum utilization of the low center of gravity and superior weight balance. This is achieved with the help of Subaru’s unique symmetrical All-Wheel Drive layout.

    Drivetrain

    2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid Drivetrain

    The special hybrid system fitted in this Subaru features motor assist function. This function actually keeps both smooth acceleration and low fuel consumption. In addition, the symmetrical AWD layout takes care over the superb driveability.

    2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid’s batteries have been re-engineered to use regenerated energy at high speeds, thu susing more active power. As a result, the fuel economy has been improved. On the other hand, the Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) features reduced friction and modified torque converter and this also have contributed towards better fuel economy.

    Exterior

    2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid  Side View

    At the front we see strong contours which highlight the wide and low look which is characteristic to this hybrid grade. The dynamism in the exterior is further strengthened via the special side-sill spoilers and the huge tires. They come in diameter of 215/50R17 in order to achieve the best balance between grip and fuel economy.

    The rear end of the car features roof-end spoiler, which further improves aerodynamics and benefits low-energy consumption. There are also LEDs in the rear combination lamps.

    The hybrid vehicle can be specified with ice silver metallic, crystal black silica, crystal white pearl, deep sea-blue pearl, quartz blue pearl, and Venetian red pearl exterior color paint schemes.

    Interior

    2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid Interior

    The cabin of the 2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid is filled with blue accents exclusive, which are actually exclusive to the hybrid model. Inside, we also see piano-black panels and extensive use of the metallic trim.

    The top of the range grade will have the advantage of silver Ultrasuede seats with blue stitching. Other high-specification features included here are the power seats for the driver and front passenger.

    Standard Features

    Impreza Sport Hybrid comes as a standard with Hybrid-Spec EyeSight on all grades. The coordinated control of the hybrid system and EyeSight benefits from the use of the Eco-Cruise Control function. This in turn helps in maximum utilization of electric vehicle driving and regenerative braking when Adaptive Cruise Control is operating.

    Source: Subaru 

  • Renault Duster Oroch Pick-Up Revealed! To Debut with Sandero R.S. 2.0

    Renault Duster Oroch Pick-Up Side ViewRenault Duster Oroch Pick-Up has been finally revealed after an intensive teaser campaign. The mid-sized pick-up looks very good and what is even more exciting is that it won’t debut alone at the 7th Buenos Aires International Motor Show. Next to it, Renault will showcase the latest Renault Sander R.S. 2.0. The event will happen between June 19 and 28.

    Renault Duster Oroch Pick-Up

    The pick-up is actually the first vehicle produced by Renault which enters the competitive pickup segment. It is based on the Oroch concept revealed last year as well as on Duster’s design. The medium-sized pickup pushes back traditional boundaries thus creating the new segment in LCVs.

    The vehicle has been built on a simple and successful formula. A perfect instance for this is the Duster family, which has been renouned worldwide. The most important benefit of the Oroch is that it combines the characteristics of a true double-cab pick-up with the space, performance and comfort of a compact and sporty SUV.

    Renault Duster Oroch is positioned between the half- ton and one-ton pick-ups. It features four doors and space for five people. It is more compact and nimble, and also has abundant loading space.

    Renault Duster Oroch Pick-Up will be launched in the second half of this year.

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    Renault Sandero R.S. 2.0 Side and Front VIew

    Next to the Renault Duster Oroch Pick-Up, the Renault Sandero R.S. 2.0 will be also making a premiere in Latin America. It was designed and developed by Renault Sport exclusively for the continent. It is actually the first RS model which is built outside Europe.

    Sandero R.S. 2.0 offers space for five persons and is fitted with five doors. Being a true hot hatch it produces 145 hp (107 kW) through an engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. Other goodies include ESC with sports tuning, new suspension settings, steering and brake system with four discs.

    2015 Renault Sandero R.S. will be introduced to the market in Argentina early next year.

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    Source: Renault 

  • Hennessey Chevrolet Corvette Z06 HPE800 Under Chassis Dyno Tests [VIDEO]

    Hennessey Chevrolet Corvette Z06 HPE800 Dyno TestHennessey Chevrolet Corvette Z06 HPE800 offers nothing less but power and exceptional driving experience. And we don’t have to even convince you of that since it is a well known fact that the tuning company shows outstanding expertise in output uprating. What we have here is the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 which has been fitted with HPE800 upgrade and has been tested to the limits. And there is a video below to make things even more graphic.

    The production version of the Chevy is powered by the LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine. It produces more than 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque (881 Nm) at 3,600 rpm. These numbers make the car the most powerful production GM vehicle.

    HPE800 Upgrade

    After the HPE800 upgrade was added Corvette C7 Z06 is now capable of furious 800 hp (588 kW) at 6,500 rpm! Just check out the video and you can hear and see everything. But how the specialists have achieved this mind-blowing performance uprating?

    SEE ALSO: Hennessey Performance 774HP Mustang GT Runs to 207.9 mph [VIDEO]

    In other words, what does the HPE800 upgrade include? There are a lot of factors contributing for the power boost. Starting with the lower pulley upgrade, the high flow cylinder heads, upgraded valve springs and lifters are just some to mention.

    What is more, there is also new cold air induction system added as well as custom HPE camshaft. In addition, Henessey Performance added all necessary gaskets and fluids to make everything work smoothly.

    Serial-numbered dash and engine plaques as well as the Hennessey exterior badging will make sure that the car stays recognized. At last, there are also in-house made premium floormats which will adorn the interior.

    Optional Upgrades

    If the styling features are not enough for the powered-up Corvette, then the owner can opt for some optional goodies. Examples are the Hennessey Performance carbon fiber door sill plates and the H10 monoblock wheels coming in different sizes.

    At last, we urge you to view this great video. There’s a lot to see and you won’t believe your eyes!

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    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Hennessey 

  • ABT Volkswagen Touareg is Capable of 290HP

    ABT Volkswagen Touareg Front ViewABT Volkswagen Touareg is more potent than ever, because t has received a boost by the talented tuners at ABT Sportsline. Not to mention that the vehicle also looks fantastic due to the addition of various additional design elements. The attractive uprating is actually with more than 30 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque.

    ABT ‘New Generation’ Supercharger

    As a standard the Touareg is fitted with the latest 3.0 TDI engine, which produces 262 hp (193 kW) and 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque. After t has received the power upgrade, canned ‘New Generation’, it can now show-off with 290 hp (213 kW) and 650 Nm (480 lb-ft).

    SEE ALSO: ABT Sportsline Unveils a 210HP Audi Q3 2.0 TDI

    What is more, ABT Volkswagen Touareg also gone though extensive tests on an in-house made dynamometer as well as on public roads. What they experts have found is very inspiring: although the output and torque of the car were boosted, the fuel consumption and dependability remain the same as those shown by the production car.

    Exterior

    ABT Volkswagen Touareg Rear View

    ABT Volkswagen Touareg looks also gorgeous from the outside. The Bavarian tuner has specifically created for it new sporty polyurethane (PUR) rear wing. At the front we see also something different: it is adorned by a new front grille add-on featuring headlight covers.

    The options for the in-house made wheels here vary among different materials and finishes as well as sizes between 20- and 22-inches. There is also various shades optionally available as well as abundant range of high-performance tires. Of course, the valve caps feature the ABT Logo round off each respective package.

    For those Touaregs that have air suspension, ABT have prepared suspension springs or Level Control.

    Interior

    There are minimal changes done to the interior of the ABT Volkswagen Touareg and they only include ABT floor and trunk mats. The coolest feature here is that as soon as the driver opens the door, the ABT entrance lights’ LEDs will project the right logo onto the ground.

    Source: ABT

  • Kahn Reveals Land Rover Defender XS 110 Pick Up in Corris Grey

    Kahn Land Rover Defender XS 110 Pick Up  Front ViewKahn Land Rover Defender XS 110 Pick Up is this week’s entry the talented tuner just sent us. For this project Kahn Design have worked closely with Chelsea Truck Company to create this truly unique Double Cab pickup based on the Defender 2.2 TDCI XS 110. Looking even more military than ever, this vehicle features all of the needed design elements to be called a masterpiece. Let’s se what the British experts have achieved this time.

    Exterior

    To begin with the “boxy” outer shell of this Kahn Land Rover Defender, it has been covered with one-off Corris Grey colour. It seems like this paint scheme fits perfectly to the rough style of the model, doesn’t it? Other changes include a set of extended fenders with exposed bolt apertures, new bumper with integrated daytime running lights and shadow chrome headlights.

    SEE ALSO: Range Rover LE Signature Edition Gets Kahn Treatment

    The modifications to the front continue with the new X-Lander front grille, which is in the same color as the lower bumper guard, thus giving it toughened look. A stainless steel hood and fender vent mesh is what keeps the off-road design theme.

    In terms of wheels and tires, this Defender definitely got the best. The reason for this is that it has been fitted with 9 x 20-inch Volcanic Black Mondial wheels. They were then shod with 275/55/20″ tires. In addition, new toughened mud flaps can be seen behind the wheels. The rear pair actually integrates a set of cross-hair exhaust outlets.

    Interior

    Kahn Land Rover Defender XS 110 Pick Up  Interior

    The cabin of the Kahn Land Rover Defender Pick Up is lavishly equipped with exclusive materials and features. Start with the Sports GTB seats, they now replace the standard ones and come in Black Leather and Alcantara.

    There is also a new Kahn billet steering wheel accompanied by vented foot pedals in machined aluminium inside. Rounding out this exclusive project is the Churchill time clock integrated into the dashboard.

    Source: Kahn Design 

  • Forza Horizon 2 Surprises Winners With All-New 2016 Mazda Miata MX-5

    Forza Horizon 2 was only a purchase, but with it David Goss of Missouri recieved a fresh out-of-the-fabric 2016 MX-5 Miata. How? Today, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, Goss defeated Colton Miller of Indiana in the Mazda MX-5 Challenge, especially created by Mazda and Xbox, which grants the car as a prize. In fact, each one of the two participants received a all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 vehicle. How cool is that?

    Eric Watson, director of marketing, MNAO says, that he congratulates both David and Colton. He is convinced, that the boys spent many hours behind the virtual wheel in order to prepare for the big race at E3. He ensures us, that the preparations and hopes, along with the demonstrated abilities wouldn’t disappoint the players.

    The event itself, the Mazda MX-5 Challenge began in March 2015 and gave all the player chance to compete for the big price. After the free download of the virtual vehicle in Forza Horizon 2, players were challenged to compete in a special “Rival Mode” on the Sisteron Perimeter Sprint Track. And at the end, both players with best times are invited to a special 1v1 race, where the winner takes it all.

    SEE ALSO: Mazda Announces MX-5 Specifications

    Watson says also, that the campaign with Xbox and Forza Horizon 2 introduced thousand of players to the Mazda brand and the 2016 Mazda MX-5. He is convinced, that Xbox gaming consoles were the perfect platforms for Mazda brand to attract and inspire players in the virtual reality before going out and try out a real vehicle.

    We congratulate Matt and Colton and wish them many more successful races both in the virtual reality and in real life!

    Source: Mazda

  • 2015 i-Road Has Finally Reached Texas!

    North Texas residents met the i-Road, the three-wheeled electric vehicle and COMS, the compact electric vehicle last weekend at American Airlines in Dallas. All the people, who participated in the event spent some time answering questions and reviewing different technological trends and told the audience about the ultra-compact vehicles and the ways they will make our lives easier.

    Furthermore, there are numerous focus groups in Silicon Valley, California in February 2015, that received some positive feedback from numerous participants. In fact, there was also a guy, who presented a credit card and immediately purchased an i-Road vehicle. But the bad news is that he must wait a bit longer to receive it.

    In fact, the i-Road demonstration projects have already begun in France and Japan and the teams are working hard to test the vehicles in different city situations. For example, in Grenoble, France and Toyota City, Japan the demonstration units are positioned in car sharing applications, while the i-Roads in Tokyo, Japan come with an option to be loaned to individual customers. They will start taking orders next month.  On the other hand, COMS vehicles have already begun sales in Japan.

    There are no some specific plans and formulas for the US audience. All we know is, that the i-Road demonstration programs will be launhed in the near future. So, stay in tune and don’t forget to try out the vehicles of the future!

    Source: Toyota