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2012 Kia Cee’d Sportswagon – UK Price £16,895

KIA has announced the new 2012 Cee’d Sportswagon, which is already available on the UK market. The price start from £16,895 OTR for the entry level model – the 1.4 CRDi with 89HP (66 kW) and 220Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. The price can go up to £24,795 for the top-of-range vehicle.

The engine range also includes 1.6 CRDi with 126HP (93 kW) and 260Nm (193 lb-ft) from only 1900rpm. Both transmissions, including the automatic offered with the 1.6-litre engine, are six-speed units, while manual-gearbox models are fitted with Kia’s Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) fuel-saving, emissions-reducing engine stop/start technology.

The 1.4 CRDi is capable of returning 67.3 mpg UK and with CO2 emissions standing at 109 g/km.

The standard equipment includes automatic lights and wipers, heated steering wheel, electronic parking brake, dual zone climate control and a 10-way adjustable driver’s memory seat. Standard safety equipment includes electronic stability control, hill-start assist control, vehicle stability management and six airbags.
As with every Kia, the new Cee’d Sportswagon comes with a fully transferable seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

UK Cee’d Sportswagon line-up:

Model	Power bhp	Torque Nm	0-60 sec	Max speed mph	Average mpg	CO₂ g/km
‘1’ 1.4 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG	89	220	13.4	106	67.3	109
‘1’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG	126	260	10.8	120	64.2	116
‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG	126	260	10.8	120	64.2	116
‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed auto	126	260	11.7	115	50.4	149
‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG	126	260	10.8	120	64.2	116
‘4’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG	126	260	10.8	120	64.2	116
‘4 Tech’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG	126	260	10.8	120	64.2	116

cee’d Sportswagon pricing

Engine	On The Road Price
‘1’ 1.4 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	£16,895
‘1’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	£17,695
‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	£19,295
‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed auto	£20,395
‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	£21,095
‘4’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	£22,895
‘4 Tech’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	£24,795

On The Road Price includes Delivery, Number Plates, 12 months Vehicle Excise Duty and Vehicle First Registration Fee.

Metallic paint is £445 option

Insurance groups

Engine	Group (1- 50)
‘1’ 1.4 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	6
‘1’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	12
‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	13
‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed auto	13
‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	13
‘4’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	14
‘4 Tech’ 1.6 CRDi 6 speed manual ISG	15

Source: Kia

September 11, 2012

Nissan e-NV200 Panel Van Concept at the Hanover Motor Show

Nissan will exhibit the e-NV200 Panel Van concept at the 2012 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany. The manufacturer didn’t release any certain information, about their new electric car.

However, it is likely to have an electric motor with 109HP (80 kW) and 280Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque, and a lithium-ion battery for the charge.

The company has already announced that the new 2013 e-NV200 Panel Van will actually hit the market in the end of this year. They also claim, that it will have similar driving range to the LEAF.

Stay tuned!

Source: Nissan

September 11, 2012

Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R

Usually we know that the motorcycles are extremely fast and especially, when matched to ordinary cars. However, the highly tuned Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ is not an ordinary car and it manages to beat a lot of superfast bikes including this brand new Kawasaki ZX-14R, which also has minor upgrades.

The GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ is running on regular 93 octane gasoline, but still has more than 1000WHP (1200+ HP). It rolls Toyo 888R tires, which hardly can get any traction at low speeds.

The Kawasaki ZX-14R comes with modified sports exhaust system boosting the engine to 220HP (195 WHP), which is also a lot, because the bike is superlight.

Still, the GT-R is way faster than the mighty ZX-14R as you will see in the video below.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDDFUQFydYk

Source: Dragtimesinfo

September 11, 2012

2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman – Pricing Announced

MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is the latest model by the adored MINI brand which is receiving the badge of John Cooper Works sub-brand. This in fact is a performance model of the range and the first to come with MINI ALL4 all-wheel drive.

In addition, this model is for those who seek racing passion on the road with extreme driving fun on rough terrain. The JCW Countryman is powered by the newly developed four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 1.6-litre displacement.

In fact the latter has a maximum output of 160 kW (218 hp) and a peak torque of 280 Newton metres (207 lb-ft). These numbers makes the model the most powerful drive unit in the MINI model range.

Furthermore, this vehicle is designed by construction principles and with the help of materials adapted specially from race-trim cars. Thanks to the featured valvetronic technology, the car has a compelling performance and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.0 seconds.

Additionally, the engineers didn’t forget about the efficiency factor, for this purpose they have equipped the car with an extensive range of MINIMALISM technology, including Brake Energy Regeneration, Gear Shift Indicator, Auto Start-Stop function and Electric Power Steering.

Six-speed manual gearbox is fitted here as standard. The six-speed automatic gearbox with Steptronic function and steering wheel shift paddles can be optionally chosen.

The innovation here however is the MINI ALL4 permanent all-wheel drive. As a matter of fact, it makes its debut in a John Cooper Works model. In particular, the distribution of power varies seamlessly between the front and rear axles by an electromagnetic centre differential positioned directly on the final drive.

The car is exactly 4,133-millimetre-long, 1,789-millimetre-wide and 1,549-millimetre-tall. This means that it gets generous levels of space and seating comfort, which encourage the driver and passengers to admire the qualities of this versatile performance athlete over longer journeys as well.

The MINI is also equipped with DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) including DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) linked up to ALL4 all-wheel drive. And this is as a standard!

Sophisticated chassis technology is provided of course from MacPherson in the form of struts at the front axle and a central-arm rear axle. Extra-lightweight 18-inch Twin Spoke light-alloy wheels are also to be enjoyed by the customers who opt for the standard equipment.

Moreover, the customers can choose between seven exterior paint shades. Of course, contrast paint finishes are included for the roof and exterior mirror caps in white and black. The interior has an exclusive John Cooper Works cockpit design with sports seats, sports steering wheel, interior trim strips in Piano Black, anthracite-colored roof liner and dark speedometer and rev counter dials.

2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman will cost £28 595 in the UK.

Source: MINI

September 11, 2012

Vilner completes Carlsson Mercedes-Benz S500

I am always excited to announce a whenever there’s something new going on around the Bulgarian tuning company Vilner. Now, the fellows have made a major commitment in transforming three emblematic vehicles.

Namely the cars are Mercedes-Benz S500 by Carlsson, Audi S8 and Mercedes-Benz S63 by Brabus. In fact the last one is the only fully completed by Brabus Mercedes commissioned by Bulgarian.

Today, Vilner has given more details on the work done on the S500 Carlsson. More information around the other cars is expected very soon.

But to go further into details, the exceptional work on the S500 started with light touches on the back lights of the car. In addition, the front lights were further developed in order to keep the masterful presence. They are finished in matte black, black from and red accents.

Next, the tuners have given this Mercedes-Benz an alcantara roof, black shades and black alcanatra accent on the rearview mirror. The steering wheel has been also tweaked and now it looks more like one of S65.

Furthermore, they have installed a monitor on the center console and a digital TV tuner with MPEG4. The interior enhancements continue with the alcantara ceiling. In fact it was accentuated even more with black nappa leather with light gray stitching.

Source: Vilner

September 11, 2012

SR Auto Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder: Project Mastermind

Project Mastermind is the name of the latest work of the tuners from SR Auto Group, which is done not on a mere car but on a true Lamborghini. In addition, it is the convertible version of the Gallardo Spyder.

SR Auto Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 with 550 hp (405 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. This means that it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.2 seconds on its way to the top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph).

Moreover, the soft-top of the Gallardo Spyder is designed for unlimited top-speed enjoyment both open and closed. With the aim to capture the glory of a cabriolet supersports car, the tuners have performed so well that they are enhancing the immaculate appearance of the Gallardo.

What they have done in particular is to equip it with a set of mesh wheels. Their choice was the Design 2WO by PUR Wheels. A great attention to detail has been paid to those wheels in a Modern Matte Black finish.

Source: SR Auto Group

September 11, 2012

HRE Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale C99S

HRE Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale C99S is another supermachine tuned by the unstoppable HRE Performance Wheels team. This limited edition Super Trofeo Stradale is in fact one of the hundred and fifty examples produced.

Being a true Lamborghini it boasts stunning power-to-weight ratio of 2.35 kilograms per horsepower and has a breathtaking performance. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds and reaches 200 km/h just 10.4 seconds later. Its forward thrust finally tops out at 320 km/h.

Furthermore the supersports car is equipped with the powerful V10 powerplant, which generates 570 horsepower (420 kW) at 8000 RPM. The maximum torque is equally impressive, with the torque curve peaking at 540 Nm (400 lb-ft) at 6500 RPM.

The tuners have given this Rosso Mars Red beauty a set of their C99S with 19 inches front and 20 inches rear wheels. These include now updated designs creating the latest in lightweight technology for Motorsport and Street applications.

The car also features an aggressive rear diffuser, carbon composite rear aero spoiler and quick-release engine cover.

Source: HRE Performance Wheels

September 11, 2012

2013 Range Rover UK – Price £71,295 [video]

2013 Range Rover is named to be the world’s most refined and capable SUV. We do not doubt about that, especially when we see the awesome exterior and interior of the vehicle. The fourth generation of the iconic Range Rover line, the new model has been revealed to the world via a dramatic event held at The Royal Ballet School in Richmond, London.

“Launching the all-new Range Rover represents a major milestone for Land Rover, being the first exciting output from an unprecedented investment in premium vehicle technologies,” commented John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director.

“The new Range Rover preserves the essential, unique character of the vehicle – that special blend of luxury, performance and unmatched all-terrain capability. However, its clean sheet design and revolutionary lightweight construction have enabled us to transform the experience for luxury vehicle customers, with a step change in comfort, refinement and handling.”, he added.

The new Range Rover is powered by a powerful 510HP (375 HP) LR-V8 supercharged engine and two diesel power units – a 3.0 liter TDV6 with 258HP (189 kW) and a mighty SDV8 with 339HP (249 kW). All engines come with the BMW’s ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox.

The Supercharged version accelerates the enormous SUV to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The TDV6 manages to be 22% economical, returning 37.7 mpg UK (7.5 liters / 100 km) and has CO2 emissions of 196 g/km.

2013 Range Rover is priced from £71,295 for the Vogue 3.0L TDV6 and it goes all the way up to £98,395 for the fully-loaded Supercharged model.

The all-new Range Rover has been engineered with the latest developments in vehicle technologies, from interior luxury features to advanced chassis and driver assistance technologies.

The interior is packed with a full suite of premium features to provide both front and rear seat passengers with the same peerless luxury experience. Their well-being is assured by the latest interior technologies for comfort, convenience and seamless connectivity.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ION_W6PJSZg

The new and improved features include:

Convenience – premium features including keyless entry, soft door close with power latching, power upper and lower tailgates, cooler compartments, and electrically deployable towbar
High-end audio from British specialists Meridian – exclusive surround sound music systems with audiophile-quality sound
Displays – state-of-the-art high-resolution displays, include the stunning full digital instrument cluster and the central 8-inch touch-screen with Dual-View functionality
Voice control and connectivity – a seamless connectivity package for mobile devices
Climate control – all-new best-in-class climate control systems, including the powerful new premium four-zone system and Park Heater timer facility
Luxurious seating – upgraded seating with luxurious new features such as multi-mode massage, and the exclusive new Executive Class rear seating package
Interior illumination – the latest LED illumination for subtle and sophisticated ambient lighting, including the ability to change the colour scheme to suit the driver’s mood

To enhance dynamic performance, and to ensure that drivers enjoy a relaxed and stress-free experience behind the wheel, the new Range Rover incorporates a comprehensive range of advanced chassis and driver assistance technologies. Among the new and enhanced features are:

Two-channel Dynamic Response active lean control, and Adaptive Dynamics with continuously variable damping
Electric Power Assisted Steering, which enables Park Assist – the latest automated technology to help drivers parallel park their car in tight urban parking spots
Adaptive Cruise Control – with new Queue Assist feature which allows the system to continue functioning at low speeds and down to a complete stop
Intelligent Emergency Braking (including Advanced Emergency Brake Assist) – to help drivers avoid a collision if the traffic ahead slows quickly or another vehicle suddenly moves into their lane
Blind Spot Monitoring – with new Closing Vehicle Sensing feature to detect vehicles which are closing quickly from a further distance behind
Reverse Traffic Detection – to warn drivers of potential collisions during reversing manoeuvres
Surround Camera System – with T Junction view, Trailer reverse park guidance, and Trailer hitch guidance.

Source: Land Rover

September 10, 2012

2013 Aston Martin Vanquish – 573 HP of pure naturally aspirated POWER

Aston Martin has released a new video of their latest model – the 2013 Vanquish. The two-minute video, which shows the new car on a variety of roads in Europe, is expected to prove extremely popular with fans of the great British brand that are keen to see, and hear, the Vanquish in action.

The new Vanquish comes with a lot of features by the Aston Martin Virage and the epic One-77 models.

The 2013 Vanquish features include a ventilated hood, a carbon fiber front splitter and a set of enormous 20” alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero tires.

The power comes from a naturally aspirated monster under the hood – 6.0 liter V12 with 573HP (421 kW) and 620Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed Touchtronic 2 transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph), which is actually not so much for such power and aerodynamics.

The 2013 Vanquish will hit the UK market later this year priced at whopping £189,995.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxREZWOrxaE

Source: WCF via Youtube

September 10, 2012

2013 BMW 760Li V-12 25 Years Anniversary Edition

BMW has launched a very special limited edition 25th Anniversary Edition 760Li V-12 reflecting a rich tradition of V-12 engines that began back in 1987 with the then groundbreaking BMW 750iL when BMW engineers crafted the most Ultimate Driving Machine of its day with the introduction of its first automotive V-12 engine. Only 15 of these very limited edition models will be available to US customers on a special order basis only for BMW Center delivery in early 2013 at a price of $159,695 including destination and handling.

The “V-12 25 Years Edition” BMW 760Li features BMW Individual Champagne Full Merino Leather and, exclusively for this model, black piping. The black floor mats and rear footrests are also complimented by contrasting piping in Champagne. The door sills, headrests and iDrive controllers are all specially badged with “V-12 25 Years Edition”. Also included with this special edition flagship model are:

Rear Seat Entertainment with iDrive control
20’ Individual wheel style 301 with performance tires
Alcantara headliner in champagne (sides of headliner in black)
A/B/C pillars in black leather
Rear parcel shelf in Anthracite Alcantara
BMW Individual Piano Black Wood trim
Piano black wood inlay in steering wheel
Shadowline exterior trim

A full range of exterior colors is available for this limited edition as well as additional options, making it possible to craft a truly unique automobile.

The 760Li, with its 6.0-liter Twin Turbo V12, remains the pinnacle in the BMW 7 Series line up boasting 535HP (399 kW) and 744 Nm (550 lb-ft) of torque catapulting the big Sports Sedan from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph) with the M Sport Package option.

September 10, 2012

Lamborghini Aventador LP760-4 Dragon Edition by Oakley Design [VIDEO]

Lamborghini Aventador LP760-4 Dragon Edition was presented recently for the first time at Chelsea Auto Legends. This limited edition model was the special feature of the Oakley Design.

Only ten examples of the sumptuous Dragon will be produced. Some of its unique features include a fixed carbon fiber rear spoiler, redesigned front bumper and rear air vents.

In terms of power the super car was modified and now is able to achieve 760 horsepower (560 kW). Part in this power enhancement plays the new titanium exhaust system.

The “Dragon Edition” also runs on new forged Monoblok HRE Wheels that are wider and lighter than stock ones. They have modern conical profile creating the strongest, lightest P40 version up to date.

In particular, the Lamborghini is fitted with 19×9.5 at the front and 20×13 at the rear. The wheels are in gloss black finish. Here, the side cuts and backpad pocketing are standard in order to minimize unsprung mass and rotational inertia for maximum performance and handling.

Take a look at the footage below and you’ll get the impression of how mighty this Lamborghini is!

httpv://youtu.be/i81NKr4xIHo

Video Source: YouTube

September 10, 2012

SsangYong e-XIV Concept to be Revealed in Paris

SsangYong e-XIV Concept is going to be officially revealed at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. This is an environmentally friendly electric car concept, named e-XIV.

The e-XIV abbreviation stands for exactly the following: electric − eXciting user Interface Vehicle. This EV concept has been included within the SsangYong XIV design series and the B-segment CUV (crossover utility vehicle).

In fact, this concept is a “Range Extender EV” electric car which in addition is also self-chargeable by using a small petrol engine. This allows the vehicle to overcome the issues of limited driving distance and battery charging infrastructure.

In particular, the dimensions of the e-XIV concept are: 4,160 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width, 1,575 mm height, and the wheelbase is a 2,600 mm. The glass roof provides enhanced visibility for passengers, while the roof mounted solar cell panels supply pollution free solar energy.

Source: SsangYong

September 10, 2012

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