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D2Forged Mercedes-Benz CLS-550 FMS08

D2Forged Mercedes-Benz CLS-550 FMS08 comes to show its new appearance. The four dour CLS-550 coupe is powered by a 4.6 liter direct-injected twin-turbo V8 engine. The unit produces 402 hp (296 kW) and is capable of generating 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque.

This powerful beast has been caught under the attention of the specialists at D2Forged Wheels, which had the goal to make it more distinctive than ever. They have been working on creating builds with their Fixed Modular Spec (FMS) entry level forged wheels, thus delivering this Mercedes-Benz with a real-eye catching feature.

To be more precise, they have secured for this Mercedes-Benz one-of-a-kind set of D2Forged FMS08 wheels which were installed in Brushed Brilliant Clear Center and include Chrome Lip and are in Gloss Black Inner Barrel color.

For the front, the professionals have utilized wheels in size 20×9.0” and for the rear – 20×11”. They undoubtedly take bring the car to the next level, thus securing it a prominent place on the road and securing it with many glances and admirations.

Source: D2Forged Wheels

June 26, 2013

Radical RXC To Debut At Salon Prive [VIDEO]

At this year’s Salon Prive which will happen in September, there will be an important debut. The visitors there will have the opportunity of seeing for the first time the new Radical RXC vehicle.

The model is Radical’s first ever enclosed car which signals for the evolution of the brand. It brings the true Le Mans engineering and aerodynamics to the road within a package which delivers astounding performance.

The RXC is equipped with a V6 engine which is mated to a seven-speed gearbox. This configuration has been developed especially for this car, and the engineering process was conducted under the guidance of Radical’s MD Phil Abbott and Chief Designer Nick Walford.

The engine is a 3.7-litre 24-valve V6 unit and has twin-independent variable cam timing and sequential multi-port electronic injection. The latter is controlled by a bespoke Radical/AER Life engine management system, which was previously used in the SR3 SL roadster.

The exterior credentials of the Radical RXC vehicle include stunning gullwing doors and carbon fibre sections. More details around the car will be announced near debut. 2013 Salon Prive will take place from the 4th to 6th of September at West London’s Syon Park.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Radical

June 26, 2013

2014 Infiniti Q50 Goes On Sale

The pricing of the new 2014 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan has been announced and the model will go on sale at Infiniti retailers in the beginning of July. 2014 Q50 is created and designed with the aim of appealing to the young customers who are looking for unique blend of inspired performance and hospitality.

The Q50 offers unique design in addition to the engaging performance, world’s first technologies and unmatched levels of connectivity and personalization. Under its hood the vehicle is equipped with 3.7-liter V6 engine or a 3.5-liter one (for Hybrid models only), depending on the model. The Q50 Hybrid for instance includes one of the fastest accelerating hybrid engines and additionally it is one of the most fuel-efficient powertrains in the segment.

Both models are available with a choice of rear-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. They are also equipped with features such as sport brakes and sport suspension tuning in order to deliver enhanced performance and engaging driving.

Furthermore, there are three new world’s first production performance technologies which are making their debuts in the Q50. These are the Infiniti Direct Adaptive Steering technology, Active Lane Control and Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW).

The first one allows advanced control of the Q50’s tire angle and steering inputs by simply transmitting the driver’s intentions to the wheels faster than a mechanical system. Ste second system – Active Lane Control, utilizes a camera-based lane marker detection system and Direct Active Steering system to additionally improve the lane-keeping capability of the vehicle and its straightability.

At last, the Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) system informs the driver of risks that lie beyond the their field of view. It can sense a vehicle in the vicinity, one which is directly ahead, and one – in front of the preceding one.

2014 Infiniti Q50 also comes with Infiniti InTuition, which is a fully customizable digital environment for linking various driver settings and driving characteristics to their Infiniti Intelligent Key, and Infiniti InTouch next-generation smart connectivity, featuring dual touch-screens and wide range of functions, features and custom applications.

2014 Infiniti Q50 US Pricing:

Model	Engine/Drive	MSRP
Q50 3.7	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$36,700 USD
Q50 3.7 AWD	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$38,500 USD
Q50 3.7 Premium	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$39,550 USD
Q50 3.7 AWD Premium	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$41,350 USD
Q50S 3.7	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$43,200 USD
Q50S 3.7 AWD	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$45,000 USD
Q50 Hybrid Premium	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / RWD	$43,950 USD
Q50 Hybrid AWD Premium	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / AWD	$45,750 USD
Q50S Hybrid	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / RWD	$46,350 USD
Q50S Hybrid AWD	3.5-liter V6 Hybrid / AWD	$48,150 USD

Source: Infiniti

June 26, 2013

Renault Announces The New Twizy Cargo

The French brand Renault has just unveiled its new Renault Twizy Cargo model. It is based on the shape and style of the standard Twizy, but it includes on the place of the rear tandem seat a large boot with an opening and lockable door.

The single seat version of the Twizy now comes with 180-litre storage area and it was specifically designed for business use. The integrated load area is capable of accepting loads weighing up to 75 kilos and in addition it opens out to 90 degrees. In fact, this vehicle is the perfect solution for companies, which offer callout or support services. The load area can also be reached directly via the cabin’s lockable door.

Twizy Cargo runs perfectly in all conditions: urban, suburban, rural or even large depot sites. It has a range of around 50 miles. And when it arrives at its destination it can be topped up with charge simply by using a standard plug, by way of the in-built charging cable.

The full charge of the car takes only three and a half hours and moreover – it costs less than $2. Of course, being and all-electric vehicle, it is showcases its green credentials having zero-emission. Additionally, Renault Twizy Cargo has very low running and charging costs.

In terms of appearance, Twizy Cargo comes with unmistakable lines offered in three hues. It’s also very easy to get in and out of it, especially as the driver can get in from either side and get on the move, shaving even more time off multi-drop stops. It can also be parked simply and in the tightest of spots.

The starting price of Renault Twizy Cargo is around US $9 625.

Renault Twizy Cargo Technical Characteristics

Top speed	56 mph
Range	62 miles (NEDC). Real world conditions circa 50 miles
Power	17hp
Boot capacity	180 litres
Boot dimensions	550mm (d) x 500mm (l) x 950mm (h)
Max load	75 kg
Vehicle dimensions	2338 x 1237 x 1454mm
Unladen weight	375kg
Kerb weight	474kg

Source: Renault

June 26, 2013

Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC – 350HP and 510Nm

After the revealing of the “High Performance Concept” based on the Volvo S80 T6 at the Las Vegas SEMA Show, Heico Sportiv has unveiled their latest project based on Volvo V40 T5.

The V40 T5 HPC is powered by a 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged petrol boosted to 350 HP (257 kW) and 510 Nm (376 lb-ft), which is an increase of 96HP and 150Nm. The result is thanks to a number of upgrades including new exhaust system, turbocharger, charge-air system and intercooler. There is also a water-ethanol injection system. 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 265 km/h (164 mph).

The sports hatchback rolls enormous 19” alloy wheels fitted with 235/35 R19 ContiForceContact cup tires. Behind them, there are 6-piston calipers with 370mm perforated discs. The ride is lowered with 30 mm thanks to a sports suspension.

Other upgrades include a full body kit, a matte toxic green film for the exterior and lateral black decorative stripes. The interior boasts Recaro sport seats, a sport steering wheel with fixed paddle shifters, Alcantara-wrapped handbrake and gearshift, aluminum pedals and green stitching

Source: Heico Sportiv

June 25, 2013

BMW 4-Series 435i M Package – US Model

Bimmertoday.de has published several nice pictures of a 2014 BMW 4-Series 435i F32 with ///M Sport Package. The premium coupe was spotted in Freising, 35 km north of Munich.

The model will be positioned above the Sportline and will come with different front and rear aprons, bigger alloy wheels and some interior upgrades like sports front seats and steering wheel.

The F32 435i is powered by a 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 300HP (224 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seocnds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The model is priced from $46,925, but there is a cheaper version – 428i with 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 245HP (180 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 428i has a price tag of $41,425.

xDrive is available as an option and it will boost the price with another $2,000.

Source: BMW

June 25, 2013

Lightweight Bugatti Veyron With 1500 Horsepower Planned

A lightweight 280 mph-plus Bugatti Veyron Hypercar is going to be launched as early as next year and it is said that it will be capable of generating more than 1500 horsepower. In fact, the production of this final and highly extreme version of the Veyron is set to satisfy the ambitions of the luxury brand for astounding performance.

Currently, the team at Bugatti which is responsible for this project is looking at several options. There isn’t set any time limit, but still the specialists are sure that in order to be worth it, the programme has to be expensive and time-consuming.

It was also disclosed that the new model will be based on Veyron Super Sport, but it will be dramatically enhanced in terms of weight and hence will include new weight-saving technologies. This probably means that for the structure of the will be used extensively carbon fibre, which is to cut about 200 kg from the Super Sport’s 1888 kg kerb weight.

In addition, there will be also included enhancement in terms of power. In contrast to the Super Sport’s standard 1184 horsepower (870 kW), the planned Veyron will have a potential power output from the quad-turbo W16 engine of more than 1500 hp (1103 kW).

There are also rumors that the unit will be possibly combined with an electric boost system. The most extreme version of Veyron, would probably achieve at least 280 mph, in order to bring enough satisfaction to the customers who are willing to pay the more than £5 million price for it.

Source: autocar.co.uk

June 25, 2013

Jaguar C-X75 – A Prototype State-of-the-art Hypercar

Jaguar has published several images and information about C-X75 prototype. The plug-in hybrid hyper car was originally slated to go into limited production, but we doubt in that information.However, C-X75 will be powered by a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol with 500HP (372 kW) and two electric motors with 390HP (290 kW). This makes a combined power of around 850HP (633 kW), which is enough to accelerate 0-160 km/h (0-100 mph) in less than 6 seconds. The top speed is going to be 354 km/h (220 mph).The model also has an electric only range of approximately 40 miles (64 km).Probably, the C-X75 will not go into series production, but some details will be used for future Jaguar models.

June 25, 2013

2014 BMW X5 F15 – US Price $53,725

BMW US has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 X5 (F15).

The entry level model –sDrive35i RWD (rear-wheel drive) starts from just $53,725 (including $925 destination charge). Next in the price list is the same model, but with xDrive (AWD), which is priced from $56,025.

Both of them are powered by a TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 300HP (224 kW) at 5,800RPM and 406 Nm (300 lb-ft) at just 1,200RPM.

The diesel variant – xDrive35d starts from $57,525, while the top-of-range xDrive50i is a lot more expensive – $69,125.

Newly-standard equipment for the X5 includes, but is not limited to, BMW’s Auto Start-Stop system, BMW’s iDrive4.2 Navigation System with Touchpad, 10 years of BMW Assist eCall service, 10 years of BMW TeleService, BMW Apps, 40-20-40 split-folding rear seat, and now standard Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering.

BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive can be complemented by Dynamic Performance Control as part of the optional Dynamic Handling Package. The Dynamic Handling Package also includes Active Roll Stabilization providing an additional edge to the X5’s sporty handling attributes as well as Dynamic Damper Control and a rear-axle air suspension.

Adaptive M suspension, available as part of M Sport, also includes Dynamic Damper Control and rear air suspension with more sports-oriented suspension tuning.

Source: BMW

June 25, 2013

2013 Honda Civic Mugen – Sport and Driving pleasure

Mugen has unveiled a new styling program for the 9^th generation Honda Civic. The 2013 Civic Mugen is designed to emphasize the car’s sporty characteristics.

The aerodynamics package consists of a new front and rear bumpers, a pair of side skirts and a prominent rear wing. There is also a body-color “sports” grille, Mugen badging and different sets of 17” alloy wheels.

The sports silencer tuned exclusively for the CIVIC can not only contribute to excellent in design of CIVIC but also satisfy the customers expecting sporty driving.

The styling accessories will go on sale soon, but nothing is mentioned about the pricing.

Source: Mugen

June 25, 2013

Peugeot 2008 Crossover climbs the Tamworth Snowdome

Peugeot-2008-Crossover-at-the-Tamworth-Snowdome-651 The reveal of the new 2013 Peugeot 2008 Crossover happened in the beginning of the year, and now the vehicle is currently being launched worldwide. It comes to demonstrate its capability of pioneering Grip Control improved traction technology in the most dramatic way.

Peugeot has just released a video, showing how the crossover behaves when it is driven up and down an indoor snow slope. The driving route happened at the popular Snowdome in Tamworth, Staffs, which has a 170-metre ski slope.

At first, the driving began with a car without the utilization of the Grip Control and hence the Peugeot 2008 struggled to get more than a few metres on the hard-packed snow. However, when a vehicle with Grip Control was used (Grip Control is standard on Allure and Feline trim levels with 1.6 petrol and diesel engines), the contrast in performance stood out.

Thanks to the improved traction control and all season tyres, Peugeot 2008 drove straight to the top of the slope. Another challenge was when the drivers were even encouraged to perform an emergency stop on the descent. Due to car’s advanced traction system, the stop was brought quickly to a halt with the minimum of fuss.

Grip Control was especially designed for customers who have active lifestyles and drive on a big range of different surfaces thus needing more traction. The technology works through components which are to be found in the vehicle and in addition it also works on its front wheels in order to enhance confidence of driving and safety.

Furthermore, the standard mode was developed for normal road conditions and where there is a low level of skidding. Nonetheless, the Standard mode can be switched via a dial located in the centre console, to a Snow, Off-Road, Sand or ESP Off mode. The effect is high level of performance, which is usually associated with 4×4 off-road vehicles.

2013 Peugeot 2008 Crossover will be available at dealerships in mid-July.

Source: Peugeot

June 25, 2013

2014 Acura MDX Is Made For Mankind [VIDEO]

2014 Acura MDX debuted in March at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Today the brand unveiled a new multi-channel advertising campaign for the all-new SUV, which is entitled “The Extremely New MDX – Made for Mankind”.

The advertising campaign puts emphasis on the full technical transformation of the MDX and in addition, it centers around the concept of “Made for Mankind”. The latter highlights the unique engineering and design philosophy at the heart of all Acura vehicles, which lies in the synergy between man and machine.

Acura aims to showcase what makes the MDX different from other vehicles and how it harnesses technology that connects the Acura driver to the car, to the road, and to the world around them.

Furthermore, there will be three distinct video concepts as part of the campaign. First, the “Human Race” represents the anthem spot evoking Acura’s dedication to creating vehicles performing in harmony with the driver.

Secondly, “Re-Invention” shows the way MDX has been completely re-thought and enhanced to the point that the only remaining component of the previous generation model is a small metal bracket.

At last, “Choose” puts a highlight on the 2014 MDX’s all-new Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) with three driving modes: Sport, Normal and Comfort. The IDS adjusts steering effort, throttle response, SH-AWD performance and Active Sound Control in order to better to suit the driver.

2014 Acura MDX will go on sale by the end of the month. The vehicle is built on a completely new platform and it offers excellent ride comfort, more versatile and luxurious cabin, enhanced fuel efficiency, advanced connectivity and great dynamic performance.

Source: Acura

June 25, 2013

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