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Kahn Releases Barolo Black Land Rover Defender XS 110

The beginning of the week starts with two exceptional news about the Land Rover family of vehicles. The first one, which we will review below, is on A. Kahn Design’s latest project involving the Defender XS 110, and the second one we will keep in secret for the next hour. Ok, ok, it is about one of the most impressive cars in the segment, frequently adored by women and recently announced as a symbol of Britain. Have you guessed it?

But, going back to the topic, the team of specialists at Kahn sent us several photos of a Defender XS 110, with some detailed information which reveals what they have changed. Firstly, we must mention that some of the upgrades included are delivered Chelsea Truck Company’s.

Thus, we have a very contemporary looking seven seater, dressed in Barolo Black “coat”. Starting with the front of the vehicle, it now features brand new X-Lander grille and challenging bumper in which are integrated LED Diamond bright headlights. There are also visible front and rear wide wing arches and bumper sump guard mesh hood vents that basically help to minimize the temperature of the engine.

Another prominent asset of the updated exterior is the new shoes. They are called Mondial wheels and are painted in Piano Black. On all four corners they come in the size of 9×20 inches and are coupled with 275x55x20 tyres. Beneath them we can also see painted brake callipers. At the back, we can not pass without mentioning the twin crosshair exhaust system and hard-wearing mud flaps.

Opening the door, one immediately feels the luxury imbedded inside this SUV. Almost every single element, ranging from the centre glove box to the roof headlining and sun visors is upholstered in seats in quilted and perforated leather. Of course, the same has happened to the three rows of seats.

Those inside will also enjoy the new interior look, due to the addition of Churchill time clock & rev counter fascia, door, new Alcantara sun visors, the vented machined aluminium foot pedals and tuning company’s billet steering wheel. Great project, isn’t it?

Source: A. Kahn Design

February 23, 2015

Meet Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe Based on Mercedes S63

Have you ever wondered which is the world’s most powerful all-wheel-drive coupe which is so fast that it could blow away your hat along with your head? Well, this is the Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe based on the Mercedes S 63. Set to make its official appearance at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the two-door car conveys a sophisticatedly gritty feel of strength, durability and perfected design all of which captivate one’s senses. Very often the guys at Brabus go to extremes in their attempts to create something unseen and even undreamed-for before! With this new project, the tuner is more than ready to set new benchmarks and offer unmeasured exclusivity on a plate to the automotive industry which always craves for more.

Speaking of extremes, Brabus hardly know what limits means in terms of power. For the company the impossible becomes possible, the exciting becomes more exciting and the grandiose becomes even more grandiose! So the new Biturbo Coupe is fed with a modified 8-cylinder twin turbo engine and new turbocharges that have larger compressor units and revised exhaust manifolds. But that is not everything: Brabus 850 intake module and ECU are available too!

What exactly is the result of these modifications? Precisely – a power output that can make your heart beat faster! Thus, the modified unit generates 850 HP (625 kW) at 5,400 rpm and 1,450 Nm (1,069 lb-ft), available between 2,500 and 4,500 rpm! The top speed is electronically limited to 350 km/h (217 mph). Performance wise, thanks to mighty engine, the car can speed up from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, while the 0-200 km/h (124 mph) run can be covered in 9.4 seconds.

Outwardly, the striking design is characterized by a redesigned front bumper with larger air intakes that have carbon fiber elements. At the reat we see a new diffuser and a subtle carbon rear spoiler. Brabus Monoblock wheels with sizes varying from 18 to 22 inches add a finishing touch to the exterior.

The interior completes the black paint finish found on the outside. The cabin receives prominent Brabus leather upholstery which transforms the seats, the door panels and the dashboard and lend them sportier and more elegant virtues. Finally, copper-colored seams and piping add a contrasting tone of rigidness and originality.

Source: Brabus

February 23, 2015

2015 Toyota Auris Looks Like a Shark!

Toyota shared that the Corolla hatch, also known as Auris in Europe, is going to premiere with refreshed exterior and interior looks. This will happen during the Geneva Motor Show next month. There is an extra dose of prestige added to the outside, reworked cabin and a saturated feel of comfort as well as safety. As you can see, the front end of the 2015 Toyota Auris facelift is highlighted by a number of cosmetic changes. They can be viewed when we cast a closer look at the grille.

More sharply–looking headlights and revised bumper make an impression too. But what an impression … To be honest this new design makes the front fascia look like the mouth of a shark, doesn’t it?

The automaker hasn’t released any images that show the back of the car but we expect some minor tweaks there. Perhaps a slightly reworked rear bumper and new taillights? It doesn’t sound too bad at all especially when we take into consideration the sort of plain and not so attractive appearance of the hatch.

When we talk about the interior we can notice that the cabin still has this conservative and kind of modest design of the previous generation. Nevertheless, some glossy black elements have been added so that the dashboard can look less dull and boring. Different air vents are also presented. Still, with such minimal alterations I highly doubt that Auris will be viewed as a big competitor in the compact segment.

Oh, yes, Toyota also said that customers can benefit from better fuel efficiency thanks to the 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that has a total power output of 140 hp (103 kW). How do you think? Does this make a huge difference?

Source: Toyota

February 23, 2015

Idris Elba Tests Jaguar XE’s Technology and Economical Credentials [VIDEO]

It’s a driver-focused car! It is the car injected with sophistication, dynamism and spectacular strength! It is the ultimate car! This is the Jaguar XE! On this very day, the automaker showed the final film consisting of several short videos which documented Idris Elba’s epic road trip from London to Berlin in this impressive vehicle.

Firstly, the journey begins with XE powered by 2.0-litre i4 diesel which delivers 163 PS (120 kW). Driving this great car, the actor tried to push its eminent technology and economical credentials to the very limit by covering 750 miles (1200 km). Despite the fact that the road trip took Elba through challenging winter weather conditions in Europe, the real world car turned out to be… well, a real world car. Still achieving 65 mpg, the fitted with winter tires sedan proved to be a head-turner!

Idris also drove a Jaguar XE S with the racing legend Martin Brundle at Spa Francorchamps racing circuit in Belgium. The XE S is powered by a 3.0-litre petrol power unit which is capable of delivering 340 PS (250 kW).

750 Miles (1200 KM) and three days later, Idris arrived at a glamorous Jaguar party at Berlin’s Umspannwerk where the Berlin launch of the XE was celebrated. The actor very impressively parked the sports saloon right onto the stage, stunning 200 VIP guests. Take a look into his journey by watching the video below and tell us what you think.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Jaguar

February 23, 2015

Police in Dubai Shows Off with Brabus 700 Widestar [VIDEO]

Dubai. Police. City chase. Brabus Mercedes-Benz G-Class B63S 700 Widestar. When we combine all of these elements together, we get something truly spectacular. After the introduction of Brabus’ latest project that is based on Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG, catching the bad guy has been taken to another level. This is because driving something that cool can really make him or her stop running just to have a glimpse of the police car. In a recently-uploaded video, we are enabled to see the Widestar, or should I said “the Wild Star”, on the move, demonstrating what greatness on four wheels means. Literally.

The Dubai Police Edition arrives with legal and safely tuned attributes which definitely make an out-loud statement when the police is cruising around the streets of the luxury city. This car gets the standard B63S 700 updates which are applied to the 5.5-litre V8 bi-turbo engine.

The Brabus package boosts the power unit to 700 HP (515 kW) at 5,300 rpm and electronically limited 960 Nm (708 lb-ft) of maximum torque at 2,000 rpm. Retaining the AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic allows the car to cover the 0-100 km/h run in the impressive 4.9 seconds. Top speed is limited to 300 km/h.

Designed to impress, because obviously everything in Dubai have it as a key goal, Mercedes-Benz G-Class B63S 700 Widestar Dubai Police can really set new standards among cars with such purposes. The exterior is made better with the in-house Widestar full body kit and the gigantic 23″ Platinum Edition monoblock forged wheels. On a side note, as it seems, the ultimate splendor of these automobiles can turn policemen into celebrities as well. Attention. Pictures. Light. And action! Just check out the video to see more.

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Video Source: Dubai Police via Youtube

February 20, 2015

Why Vorsteiner BMW F32 435i Has More Rugged Appearance?

The American tuner car manufacturer Vorsteiner is introducing its latest lightweight flow forged alloy technology which is a real treasure when it comes to safety, design, quality and performance. Even though this new technology is approximately 25% lighter compared to a conventional cast construction, it is capable of demonstrating exceptional strength, balance and resistance. A model that takes advantage of these lightweight wheels is the BMW F32 435i. The car arrives with 300 untamed horses (223 kW) and a maximum torque of 406 Nm (300 lb-ft).

This specially fitted BMW is displayed in Carbon Graphite double five spokes wheels that come in dimensions of 20×8.5 inches at the front and 20×10 inches at the rear. The use of a standard profile in the front and concave profile in the rear is a recipe for absolute clearance even when we talk about the largest big brake kits in the market nowadays.

But how does the new technology work? Taking into consideration every possible detail, the unique Vorsteiner flow forged technology is placed into a steel rim mold and prepped to be processed. After that, there is an extensive heat and pressure applied by using three individually shaped rollers.

They strengthen the barrel to the exact width and density, thus forming stronger rims without using too much material. Finally, the wheels have higher impact tolerance and weigh less thanks to the molecular mixture of the aluminum. Precisely, the front alloys have a mass index of 21.4lb, while those at the back weigh 22lbs.

At last, Vorsteiner ensured that their V-FF 103 are accompanied by the appropriate tyres. So they have chosen the Pirelli P Zero for the task and the sizes 245/30/20 and 275/30/20 for the front and rear, respectively.

Source: Vorsteiner

February 20, 2015

“Black Out” is Chevy Silverado’s Latest Special Edition

We all admire those huge beautiful American trucks that have powerful stance and muscular appearance. But what we really like is when we see such truck made even more special through tuning, or even better – via limited edition series. This is the case with Chevrolet’s new Black Out series created specifically for the regular- and double-cab 2015 Silverado 1500 Work Trucks (WT) models. Once you look at it, you are immediately in awe.

The secret lies in the equipment included in this special package. First that grabs the attention are the five-spoke wheels, which come in huge size of 20 inches and are of course painted in black. The alloys are shod with all-season blackwall tires in the dimension of P275/55R2, placed on all four corners.

Those inside will sit behind a deep tinted glass for enhanced privacy and for added on-road stance. The last “black’ feature in the package is the black bowtie. Chevy is also giving the opportunity to customers to choose any color for this package “as long as it is black” (winking).

Just as any Silverado model, the Black Out is powered as a standard with the 4.3-Liter EcoTec3 V6 engine. It produces 285 horsepower (210 kW) and 413 Nm (305 lb-ft) of maximum torque. This enables the truck to tow of up to 7,200 pounds. The optional engine is the V8 5.3L Ecotec3 unit boasting 355 horsepower (261 kW) and 519 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado Black Out Special Edition has a starting price tag of $28,895 USD.

Source: Chevrolet

February 20, 2015

Kia cee’d GT Line with Improved Turbo Engine

Kia is introducing the new Cee’d which is set to premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, along with a new turbocharged engine and seven-speed dual clutch gearbox. The car benefits from a number of visual enhancements as well. Conventional Cee’d GT, Kia Pro_cee’d GT and Cee’d SW can take advantage of theses sporty specifications, too.

For the GT Line, the company is presenting its all-new 1.0-litre ‘T-GDi’ power unit. This is a downsized, three-cylinder engine designed to provide better fuel consumption and emissions while offering willing performance and excellent responses to driver input. Making its premiere in Europe, this is the first representative of the upcoming range of Kia’s downsized engines.

Exact figures? The 1.0-litre T-GDi unit generates 120 hp (88 kW) and a maximum torque of 172 Nm (127 lb-ft). Additionally, the 1.0-litre cee’d GT Line comes with Kia’s fuel-saving ISG system as standard, available with the six-speed manual transmission.

A more powerful variant is the cee’d’s 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine. Thanks to some notable alterations this one gets a power increase from 128 to 133 hp (98 kW) and torque from 265 to 285 Nm (210 lb-ft).

Finally, the cee’d GT Line also comes with a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox which was seen for the first time on the facelifted Hyundai i30. This model will be offered with the 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine, generating 133 hp. The DCT is capable of handling torque outputs up to 300 Nm which is more than the capacity of the replaced six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.

Regarding the styling, the cee’d GT Line is refreshed by 17-inch alloy wheels, ice cube LED daytime running lights, angrier front and rear bumpers and dual exhaust setup. Moreover, there are also GT side sill moldings and LED taillights.

Inside, the cabin is said to have received a more stylish upholstery in gray, white and black that includes eye-catching grey stitching, GT Line logos, piano black accents, aluminum pedals and GT-developed leather steering wheel.

The impressive Kia cee’d GT Line will be available in the European dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2015.

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Source: Kia

February 20, 2015

Fastest Skoda Octavia Ever Produced to Debut in Geneva

Skoda Octavia RS 230 is showing revolution in company’s design language and it will be debuting at the Geneva Motor Show this March. The top of the range model will be an example not only of roominess combined with comfort, safety and efficiency, but most importantly of sports-oriented driving experience. And we are almost sure that we won’t be disappointed when we see the car in its full glory in the Swiss city.

The new special edition is inspired by the racing legacy of Skoda and this is visible not only through its sports-related exterior design elements, but also though it’s interior. Of course, the most substantial feature of this car is its turbocharged powerplant.

As the name suggests, Octavia RS 230 will produce no less than 230 horsepower. In fact, this is the first ever model created by Skoda, which will be equipped as a standard with an electronically controlled differential front axle lock. It will play an important role in dynamic cornering.

The 230 horses (or 169 kW) come directly from the two-liter gasoline engine, which is also responsible for the breath-taking acceleration time. Precisely, the car needs only 6.7 seconds for the acceleration sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. The top speed stands at 250 km/h.

These numbers make the model the fastest Octavia ever produced in company’s history. After the Geneva debut, Skoda has decided to introduce the vehicle on the market. In other words this means that we will see its launch in the dealership in June this year.

Source: Skoda

February 20, 2015

Petty’s Garage Mustang GT is the Perfect Rock ‘n’ Roll Muscle Car

Do you remember the exuberating light blue Mustang GT from the SEMA Show? Precisely, we are talking about Petty’s Garage project which stunned the public with its new characteristics and key modifications. Now, the muscle car is heading to Ford’s dealerships, where exactly 143 units of it will be sold. Depending on the Stage program, they will come in two “forms”. The Stage 1 version will be narrowed to 100 examples and the rest 43 units will be reserved for the Stage 2 Mustang.

Every single Petty’s Garage modified Mustang GT will come equipped with Ford Racing/Roush supercharger, which acts in means of enhancing the power output of the car. There are also one-of-a-kind styling enhancements like Richard Petty’s signature featured on the dashboard.

The first version of the car, meaning Stage 1 Petty’s Garage Mustang GT, will boast remodeled rear fascia that now has center-exit exhaust as well as racing-inspired spoiler. The exterior will also benefit from one-off 20-inch Petty’s Garage HRE FlowForm wheels coupled with Continental rubbers.

Stage 2 version features in-house made Wilwood big brake and will give the muscle beast two-tone exterior paint finish like the car we have seen at SEMA. The wheels here are HRE three-piece forged-aluminum ones. Both Stages sport minor interior design changes like embroidered head restraints and floor mats, an the mentioned signature on the dashboard.

Under the hood, one can find the updated 5.0-liter engine. The enhancements in the horsepower resulting in 627 hp (461 kW) are due to the addition of Ford Racing/Roush supercharger, cold air intake and MagnaFlow exhaust system as well as the custom engine calibration.

Do you know who has already ordered the first Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT? We’ll give you a hint: he is a real rock ’n’ roll legend! He is AC/DC’s Brian Johnson who made the first purchase, meaning that there are only 42 Stage 2 cars left. So if you are interested in buying one you’d better hurry and prepare $92,210 USD for the Stage 2 version. If you are interested in buying the other one, then you’ll need $62,210 USD.

Source: Ford

February 20, 2015

Take First Look at the Mercedes-AMG GT3!

Mercedes-AMG GT3 has been finally revealed! Although the company has uploaded only one image of the awaited car on its social network, we think that it is enough to soothe the emotions ahead of the “full debut”. Next to the picture, Mercedes announced that the new AMG Customer Sport race car complies with every single FIA GT3 race regulation. For the design and creation of this extreme vehicle, the technicians and designers have used the road-going AMG GT. This is the perfect basis for a superb racetrack performance machine, isn’t it?

As we already know, the GT3 car will make its world premiere in eleven days at the Geneva Auto Saloon. As a matter of fact, at the event the model will be introduced as a replacement of the SLS AMG GT3 that was stopped from production last year.

We can clearly see from the darkened photograph that the model has extremely purposeful and wide body. The front end of the car definitely looks modified and if you are a fan of Mercedes, then you will notice that it features larger radiator grille, redesigned bumper with new gills as well as lower mesh grille.

What we also received as information about this “beasty” car is that it will undergo extensive testing accompanied by a development period after its debut in Geneva. At last, we had hopes to see the car in action sooner, but it is already official that it will hit track next year, participating in the FIA GT3 Championship season.

Source: Mercedes-Benz via Facebook

February 20, 2015

Apple Becomes a Car Maker? Yes, First EV to be born in 2020

What happens when the ultimate producer of top-class electronics decide to become a car maker? The future hits us before the proper time has come! That’s what happens. Now the technological giant Apple Inc. is planning to start a production of an electric car as early as 2020. Originally, a typical timeframe for automakers to create a brand-new car can vary from five to seven years.

Apple’s goal to present the futuristic electric vehicle by 2020 has been set on the table and it demonstrates sufficient and unquestioned determination. After all it will tease and challenge Tesla, right? This is something that propels the company to work even harder on completing the mission. And maybe, just maybe, the billions and trillions of dollars will contribute a lot to the success of the technology-maker in this sector.

This kind of unexpected foray into the automobile industry resembles the previous attempts of Apple to dig its way and break into other spheres. We all know that it wasn’t the pioneer that first made a highly efficient smartphone or a personal computer.

What Apple did, though, was introducing a ground-breaking product which reformed our perceptions regarding these categories. So maybe even this time it will finish the project in a manner that will transform our vision about the fast-progressing automotive world, don’t you think?

Source: fakti.bg

February 20, 2015

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