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Bentley Mulsanne Speed – A New Definition Of Fastest And Most Luxurious

The fastest, most luxurious car in its sector is here. The all-new Bentley Mulsanne Speed.

Bentley’s iconic 6¾-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, reinvented for the Mulsanne Speed as well as the signature Mulsanne. A brand new combustion system (including combustion chamber, inlet ports, fuel injectors, spark plugs, and compression ratio) enhances a much faster and more controlled combustion process.Torque output of the engine has reached new records, as high as – 1,100 Nm (811 lb.ft) from 1,750 rpm. The power is 537 PS / 530 bhp (395 kW) at 4200 rpm. As far as for transmission, you can get your Bentley with an automatic gearbox, torque converter, rear-wheel drive. With the suspension and steering the Mulsanne has double wishbone, anti-roll bar in the front layout, and at rear layout consists of multi link rear suspension with toe and brake reaction control.

An innovatively new peak power output of 537 PS, enough to reach a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h).This Bentley reaches from 0-60 mph (0‑100 km/h) in 4.8 seconds, taking 4.9 seconds. The luxurious ride reaches the breathtaking top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h).

The fuel consumption in city is 12.4 mpg (22.8 litres/100 km) (12 US mpg), and for highway it is 28.4 mpg (9.9 litres/100 km) (19 US mpg) with a combined of 19.3 mpg (14.6 litres/100 km) (14 US mpg). With a 13 % improvement with the current Bentley Mulsanne the CO2 Emissions are 342 g/km (efficiency class G), with a extended fuel range by 50 miles (80 km) with a fuel tank capacity of 96 litres (21.12 gallons UK) (25.36 US gallons).

If you are looking for top luxury, than this Mulsanne is a must! The interior is just astonishing. The driver interface as sophisticated as it can get with an 8″ high-res screen, central Multi Media Interface (MMI) controller. The sound system consists of the amazing 14-speakers, 2x sub woofers, 8-channel DSP, iPod/MP3 connection, DAB or SDARS radio, 6-disc CD changer, DVD drive, 2x SD card readers, micro-USB, opt. 2200W 20-speaker Naim system. There is also telephone system, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, privacy handset along with an on board storage of 60 GB hard disc with 20 GB of personal storage space.

The front side of the interior is equipped with power-adjustable front (12-way) and rear (8-way) seats with Heating and memory functions. Optional seat ventilation and massage make the driver’s and the front passenger’s ride a lot more comfortable and easier. Driver & front passenger air bags, front/rear head & thorax airbags provide as much safety as a luxury car of this level can offer.

Moreover, here are additional features available in the Mulsanne Speed, some of which are: Tyre-pressure monitoring, Key less entry & ignition, power door-latching and boot, Park Distance Control. Optional: rear-view camera, TV tuner, Naim premium audio, rear-seat entertainment.

Pricing for the new Bentley Mulsanne Speed in Europe goes exactly for €272,200. For the UK -£252,200. And for the USA we are looking at precisely about $335,600.

The new Bentley Mulsanne Speed will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show on Thursday 2nd October, and customers will be able to order it for delivery this winter.

Source: Bentley

September 16, 2014

2014 Citroen DS 3 De La Fressange Paris Concept

The DS styling Centre and Ines de La Fressange Paris have united in a bold attemp to develop two unique, elegant and modern concepts, on both the the DS 3 and the DS 3 CABRIO.

The collaboration between DS 3 and Ines de la Fressange Paris, who share the same ideas for elegance and modern design, is one that contributed to the creation of these two concept models.

The first thing you notice when you see the two unique Citroen cars is the difference in their bodywork colours. The DS 3 is covered in satin-finish Ink Blue, with a beautiful shiny Onyx Black roof. On the other hand, the DS 3 CABRIO is trimmed in lustrous “Perla Nera Black”, showing us an “Infinite Blue” roof with an “Infinite Blue” soft top. There is lots of room for personalisation, thanks to the new color, the DS 3 CABRIO. Both versions are fitted with 17’’Aphrodite diamond-cut wheels which add a unique styling.

Both concept vehicles feature the exclusive “Ines Red” door mirror housings. The DS 3 gains a wide range os features, including: “Aéropostale” adhesive signature in red, white and blue, across the back of the car, an enamel-effect emblem with the words “Ines de la Fressange Paris” on the central pillar. Both brand’s history and luxury is represented from the blue, white and red colours.

DS 3 & DS 3 CABRIO Ines de la Fressange Paris Concept both impress us with a leather covered interior of exceptional quality which is placed also on the headrests. The three emblematic colours of the union are put in a matched layout. The seats are covered in white topstitching.

The two concepts, DS 3 & DS 3 CABRIO, are amazingly styled styled and illustrated to perfection.

Source: Citroen

September 16, 2014

2015 Lexus NX 300h E-Four

The 2015 Lexus NX which is the hybrid version of Lexus’ new compact luxury crossover. It brings a total of 6 new hybrids for the brand, the most among luxury brands. The base model and the hybrid one have a very compliant suspension system, quiet and smooth ride and a very comfortable interior.

The innovating new system “E-four” installed in the car, safes energy and fuel. It uses a powerful electric motor to drive the rear axle, that way it provides additional providing grip and a lot better vehicle control on slippery surfaces. E-Four is a smart system, varying the amount of drive torque to the rear wheels along with driving dynamics and different road conditions, to secure just the right stability when pulling away or accelerating in low-grip conditions.

There are three important things you need to know about the NX:

Its unique aggressive styling is probably unlike anything you have seen before.
There are innovative features inside and out.
An efficient fuel economy model

This is a very useful vehicle. There is a cargo cover in the trunk area, the seats can be fold down, providing additional space to fit in a lot of luggage. But it wouldn’t be exactly good if you want to use it to renovate your home. More importantly though, this is a really flexible vehicle, with an all-wheel drive as an option, it gives the feeling of a very comfortable ride, providing that extra traction you need during the winter. There is almost no wind noise, theres not a lot intrusion from the suspension into the cabin.

Lexus’ signature spindle grill is easily distinquished. The head lamps fit in perfectly like puzzle pieces. LED low-beam lights with halogen high-beam come as standard. Three projector LED low and high beams are also available. The Nx300h comes with a uniquely shaped LED fog lamps. Look from a profile you can see muscular arches connected by a beltline. The power side mirrors are heated and at top, aluminum roof rails are standard. There are sculpted LED tail lamps, enhanced with a black exo skeleton.

The NX300h comes with standard 10-spoke 17-inch wheels. Duo exhaust pipes have been added for the first time on a Lexus utility vehicle. The NX door handles are designed to be functional and beautiful

From the inside it’s a luxury car. The rear seats are nicely done, they can incline providing little extra legroom for adults. The NX comes with a lot of technology innovations throughout the interior.

This vehicle has a 2.5 l 4-cylinder engine that generates 194 hp which is more than enough for a vehicle of this size. As far as for gearboxes, the NX will have 2 different choices, dpending on which engine you go with. Turbo models will feautre a standard 6-speed automatic programing that automatically calculates the torque required based on the driving scenario to help maximize acceleration and response on demand.

The Nx300h achieves combined cycle fuel economy of 54.3mpg with 121g/km CO2 emissions.

Source: Lexus

September 16, 2014

Porsche Exclusive Releases Cayenne S in Palladium Metallic

Porsche definitely means exclusivity. But can a model produced from the company be even more attractive than before. The answer of course is “yas” and it includes customization. Here however, the modification specialists are no other but those at Porsche Exclusive – company’s in-house customizing division. They have released a few photos and some information about their last endeavour: the beautiful Porsche Exclusive Cayenne S in Palladium Metallic paint scheme.Except for the exclusive exterior color, the car is equipped with the optional SportDesign package. It comprises of sideskirts, Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), smoked LED taillights with adaptive brake lights, sports exhaust system including sports tailpipes. In addition, this package also adds 21-inch Cayenne SportEdition wheels, which are painted in Cayenne’s color and come with wheel arch extensions.Inside, the car has also been customized. The options here include an extended trim package in leather. The interior package consists of armrests in leather in a contrasting colour, leather seat centres in a contrasting colour, leather PCM surround and leather air vents and centre console armrest front with Porsche Crest. There are also roof lining grab handles, sun visors and steering column casing made of the same material.Unfortunately there are no mechanical modifications made. This means that the Cayenne S in Palladium Metallic is driven by the standard 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. The unit generates 414hp (304 kW) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. This Cayenne sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 257 km/h (160 mph). Its combined fuel consumption in accordance with EU 5 is rated at 9.8-9.5 l/100 km, while the CO2 emissions – at 229-223 g/km.

September 16, 2014

Infiniti QX70S Design to be Unveiled at Paris Motor Show

Since its inception in 2002, the Infiniti FX stood out among performance luxury crossovers with its bold aggressive styling and that holds true for the current model now known as the QX70. However, the problem is that rivals like the Porsche Cayenne and BMW x5 are coming off with big updates. Like the Infiniti is nearing the end of its second generation, which is now 5 years old to buy a little time until the next generation QX70 can come out. Infiniti has spiced a little bit its aging crossover with a new blacked-out appearance package. Ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show next month, the Infiniti QX70S gives an even more vile presence to the already sinister QX70 with an abundance of dark trim, and we will have to wait a bit longer to see the entire vehicle.

Infiniti has already released several teaser shots, showing some of the details. On the outside this includes black chromed grill, fog lights, side scoops and rear license plate frame. Adding to the dark appearance are the black 21-inch six-spoke wheels and a black roof rails and mirror caps.

Inside, the Infiniti QX70S design black lacquer finish on the center console and the rest of the interior is covered in black leather with purple accent stitching throughout.

By far, Infiniti claims that the QX70S design will only be sold in Western European countries, following its first debut in the Paris. So there is no word as to whether or not it will be offered in the US.

The Infiniti QX70S design will be unveiled during the press days at the Paris Motor Show, which runs from 2^nd October 2014.

Source: Infiniti

September 16, 2014

More Pictures of the Future Batmobile Revealed

Zack-Snyder-BatmobileTHUMB Probably there isn’t almost anyone reading this who hasn’t watched at least one of the Batman movies. And since the director Zack Snyder is currently filming the last one, starring Ben Affleck as Batman himself, the enthusiasts and fans are eager to know everything around it. The latest news that Snyder has uncovered via his official Twitter account is couple of pictures giving additional glimpse of the Batmobile.

The exclusive vehicle, which helped the superhero save lives and make history, was based on a Lincoln roadster in the original series to the Tim Burton-era. But just take a look at the pictures and you will see that the car has evolved tremendously over the years.

Despite the fact that we have to wait until March 2016 to see the film, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, going officially on the screen and having a real impression of the last Bat-vehicle, the released images show that it (the car) has some good shapes.

A few months ago, Snyder tweeted a rear 3/4 view of the cloaked Batmobile. Then followed a close-up shot with Ben Affleck in costume, and the latest couple of images show the car on the set in Detroit. The car definitely looks pretty badass.

From what we can judge, it is something like mix between Tim Burton’s Batmobile and Christopher Nolan’s. It has all flat panels converging at the sharp angles of the vehicle, has some bulgy tires, vents, ducts and its whole body is covered with military-grade bolt-ons.

News Source: Zack Snyder via Twitter

September 16, 2014

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster – Price €5,699,999

One of nine Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is now available on the market in Germany. The extreme sports car is priced at whopping €5,699,999, which is a lot more than the original starting price of €3.3 million. There is no doubt that somebody will purchase it, because a Veneno Roadster is a huge investment rather than an expensive toy.

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is powered by a 6.5liter V12 naturally aspirated V12 engine with 750HP (552 kW) at 8,400RPM and 690Nm (507 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500RPM. The engine is connected to a 7-speed ISR transmission and a permanent all-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 355 km/h (221 mph).

The performance specs are impressive, but the car is a lot more than that. It is built entirely from carbon fiber (including the wheels) and weighs just 1,490 kg (3,285 lbs). The weight/power ratio is 1.99 kg / HP.

The wheels are 20” at the front fitted with Pirelli ultra-performance tires – 255/30 ZR20 and 21” at the rear wrapped in 355/25 ZR21. There is also ESP/ABS with different ESP characteristics managed by drive select mode. The steering gear boasts three different servortonic characteristics managed by drive select.

Source: mobile.de

September 16, 2014

Opel Introduces Karl

Opel Karl is the next addition to the family of the new generation Corsa and the stylish, three-door ADAM. The small car will be offered from the summer of next year. As a matter of fact, we have seen the debut of the five-door Karl a few days ago, but standing under different name – Vauxhall Viva. Opel has chosen to dub the vehicle “Karl”, because this is a short, snappy and catchy name that represents brand values: German, emotional and approachable. With the introduction of this model, Opel aims to fulfil all kinds of requirements.

Karl, ADAM and the latest Corsa will all be launched in less than 30 months as of next year. This means that the company will have the strongest portfolio in the mini and small cars segments in its history, and one of the youngest on the market place.

But to go into details, the Corsa is about 4.00 meters in length, which offers great comfort and great balance between exterior size and interior space. It is in five- and three-door versions. The ADAM on the other hand is just 3.70 meters long, has three doors, and is Opel’s individualization champion. This model offers dynamic driving, excellent connectivity and the widest personalization choice to those who want their car to express their lifestyle.

The Karl is even smaller than the ADMA in length! It comes in a compact package of 3.68 meters, but keeps its five door body. Inside, there are up to five seats. In addition, the car offers the best of Opel virtues in a smart and highly practical manner.

Another interesting fact is that the name Karl’s pays homage to one of Adam Opel’s sons. He was the person who had founded the company in 1862. Adam made Opel one of the largest bicycle manufacturers in the world. His sons Carl, Wilhelm and Friedrich entered the automobile business in 1898 and built their first car one year later.

Source: Opel

September 16, 2014

211 Horsepower Porsche Boxster Offered in Europe

Not so regular version of the Porsche Boxster leaked through the webpage of Porsche Belgium. The car is powered not by its typical 4-cylinder engine, but by a 2.7 flat-six engine. The unit is producing 211 horsepower which equates to 155 kW. In fact, the car was unofficially unveiled on the site, because it hasn’t been yet confirmed by the German manufacturer.

The official figures “speak” that with this engine the Boxter will be capable of delivering 280 Nm (206 kW) at 4500–5300. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) is estimated at 6.4 seconds with manual transmission. The same time is covered in 6.1 seconds when the Porsche is equipped with the PDK automatic transmission. The top speed rated at 245 km/h (152 mph) and 243 km/h (151 mph) respectively.

Furthermore, as we can see from the site, the Boxter will have Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), which is an optional system for increasing dynamic performance and stability. PTV varies the distribution of torque to the rear wheels and includes a mechanically locking rear differential.

For enhanced efficiency the model is equipped with intelligent electrical system recuperation. The vehicle battery is recharged by the generator predominantly under braking. Due to this selective recharging, when the driver request full driving power the maximum possible output can be directed straight to the road.

Clear glass halogen headlights are fitted as standard on the Boxster. In addition, the Boxster S will get standard Bi-Xenon headlights. On both models, LED daytime running lights and position lights are housed in a separate auxiliary light unit above the outer air intakes. All Boxters will also come equipped with automatic headlight activation as standard.

As an option, Porsche is offering the Bi-Xenon headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS). PDLS comprises of Bi-Xenon headlights with halogen main-beam headlights, a head- light cleaning system and automatic dynamic range control, delivers uniform illumination of the road whether dipped or main beam is selected.

Porsche Boxster with 211 hp is still not official confirmed, but the model is already on sale in Belgium and has a starting price of 52,030 Euro (circa 67,500 USD).

Source: Porsche

September 16, 2014

Lincoln Vehicles Finally Arrive in China

Lincoln is achieving another milestone in its luxurious history by delivering the first shipment of its vehicles in China. The number 10 was lucky for all Chinese Lincoln enthusiasts, because on 10^th of September, the exclusive company stepped for the first time on Shanghai territory. The journey from design, to the assembly line, and now to Shanghai-represents is what Ford Motor Company at its best, representatives of Lincoln say.

There will be Lincoln dealerships opening in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou in October. As a matter of fact, just two years ago, a small cross functional team conceived unique luxury experience, which was destined and aimed to revolutionize the way premium and luxury cars are sold in China.

Now, all of the customers in China, who can’t resist buying a vehicle produced by the brand, will have this opportunity in less than two weeks. They will begin experiencing the “Lincoln Way”. This is not a movie, song or advertisement, but a personally crafted sales process specifically tailored to meet customer’s unique needs.

What is more, by the end of 2014, there will be a total of eight dealers throughout China. In this way the company will bring its personalized service and class-leading technologies to Chinese consumers in seven major cities.

Lincoln says that this is the culmination of months of teamwork and collaboration both in North America and in China. The next two shipments of Lincoln vehicles will happen in early October, thus supporting the upcoming grand opening events scheduled for later the same month.

Source: Lincoln

September 16, 2014

Vilner Exclusively Shows Customized BMW Е92 М3

After a long summer holiday Vilner is entering the new season stronger than ever! The luxury tuning studio has recently revealed the customized Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent and now is ready to show the exclusive and stylish Vilner BMW E92 M3. The car used as a basis is the last two-door M3 model, which after a short but intense stay at the design studio, has left it more beautiful than ever.

In Interlagos blue color scheme and the recent and almost obligatory for the last M3 coupes carbon ceiling, this car is a real beauty queen. But don’t get misled by its exterior appearance. This car is a beast because it hides under its hood something monstrous – its V8 powertrain, which produces more than 414 horsepower (304 kW).

Furthermore, the professionals at the studio have further enhanced the BMW. Inside, this M3 includes carbon leather on the dashboard and seats, new ergonomic steering wheel and generous amount of Alcantara. The material isolates the carbon ceiling as well as it also covers the plastic basis of the seats.

The interior is decided in black. The team plays with this color, using a combination of different materials. Here, they have engaged premium black nappa leather, high-tech Alcantara in the same color as well as black carbon leather. The latter adds an extra dose of drama to the already sporty coupe of the E92 M3.

The highlights inside this beauty feature blue seatbelts and stitching in the same color. The exclusivity this Vilner machine is represented by a discrete personal plate located in front of the gear lever. On the headrests of the front seats there is an embroidered M logo in the obligatory colors: blue, white and red.

September 15, 2014

Kia’s Mixx and Maxx Added To The Soul Range

Kia’s all-new Soul range continues to expand even further with the arrival of two high specification models – the Soul ‘Mixx’ and ‘Maxx’. These 2 models create a unique road style with their their 18 inch alloy wheels, urban styling pack and LED daytime running lights. All Soul range models are front-wheel-drive, five-door crossovers. With lower fuel consumption and 4×4 the models come out with semi elevated driving position.

The new Soul range is elegant in design and appears to look like a SUV. There is an outstanding eight inch touchscreen, satellite navigation, the interior is covered in nice leather with heated front seats and automatic air-conditioning. Equipped with a reverse camera. These Kia models come with a smart key entry system with engine start/stop button, front and rear parking mirrors and auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a sunroof and rear and front parking sensors. Both Kia models are equipped with a premium Infinity tm sound system.

The Soul range became marker leader for China and the United States back in 2008 when it was first launched.

The Soul models come with a 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual and automatic versions along with a 1.6 GDi manual gearbox – priced about £18,150. The Soul Maxx is priced about £19,950 and is available in six-speed manual 1.6 GDi and 1.6 CRDi options.

Source: Kia

September 15, 2014

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