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  • Volkswagen Releases a Video Teaser of the CES Concept Car

    CES Concept Car by Volkswagen (Teaser Video)After having released the first official teaser image of the CES concept car in the mid of December, Volkswagen has uploaded on their official YouTube Channel a video showing a little bit more of the vehicle. The company also stated that the “Internet of Things is making our cars more and more intelligent”. This leads us to the thoughts that the car will be interactive and we’ll probably see connectivity features never experienced before. After all, the Consumer Electronics Show is all about innovation and technology.

    Basically, we do expect to see how helpful the Internet can be in our mobile life when speaking about cars. This will happen from 6th till 9th of January at the world’s leading trade fair for innovative technologies in Las Vegas.

    SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Teases a Mysterious Electric Vehicle Ahead of CES Debut 

    It was also disclosed that at 2016 CES Volkswagen will focus on networking and long-distance electromobility as well as the next generation of connectivity. Everything we are speaking of will be integrated in a completely new concept car, which will illustrate the major changes that the car is set to go through in the next few years.

    VW CES Concept Car - First Teaser Image

    What is more important however is that this world premiere will mark the beginning of a new era of affordable long-distance electromobility. Additionally, the innovative features will demonstrate the advantages to the customer that the brand will be offering in the near future due to the increasing interconnectedness of the automobiles.

    Besides the concept show car, Volkswagen will also debut at the event brand new display and operating concepts, which will be making their debut in Las Vegas. There will also be the latest developments in in-car infotainment which are on the verge of being launched onto the market. An instance is the Golf R Touch concept. But anyway, the show approaches and will soon speak of itself. Here’s the video:

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    Source: Volkswagen via YouTube 

  • Ford’s Latest GT Supercar Is Named Official Vehicle of CES 2016

    2016 Ford GTFord returns to CES in January with a ton of news and demonstration of brand’s new approach towards latest Ford products and strategies. Ford team will make a special conference of CES 2016 on Tuesday, January 5 at Mandalay Bay. Furthermore, CTA has named the special and ultra-high performance Ford GT the Official Vehicle of CES 2016. Sweet, right?

    The new supercar depicts Ford’s commitment and passion to deliver innovative technologies and improved levels of driving experience through never-ending developing process. Now, the special Ford GT offers advanced and light weight carbon fiber components, along with next-gen technologies that will surely show how the future looks. Under the bonnet, there is a powerful 600+hp (461kW) twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 unit that surprisingly shows and incredible fuel efficiency. This beast is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle that provides ultra-fast gear shifts and enhances the overall drive control.

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Ford GT: a Carbon Fiber Supercar that Delivers More Than 600 HP [VIDEO]

    The vehicle also offers aerodynamic and beautiful exterior design whose every slope, shape and small detail is designed to minimize drag. At the same time the rear spoiler deploys and adjusts its height and pitch angle depending on the road conditions with one single purpose: to contribute to vehicle’s superior performance.

    SEE ALSO: Elfyn Evans Showcases his Special 2016 Ford Fiesta WRC Vehicle

    The interior is fully driver- and performance-oriented. It comes with F1-style steering wheel with all the needed controls and knobs, while the transmission paddle-shifters are placed on a more comfortable place for smoother and faster driver response. Of course, there are fully digital and configurable instrument cluster and ton of driver-focused information components.

    SEE ALSO: Ford Seats Are One of the Most Comfortable. And Here is Why

    The supercar will start production in 2016 and will arrive in markets to celebrate Ford GT’s 50th anniversary. As you might know, back in 1966 Ford GT race cars placed 1-2-3 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

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    Source: Ford

  • Audi TT With New Interior Design

    Audi-TT-Interior-thUMBAudi has just revealed the future interior of its TT model which promises to be “puristic”, sporty and fully focused on the driver. The interior design is to be shown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and is promised to be launched on the market in the course of the year.

    To be more precise, Audi virtual cockpit is the focus of attention here. This includes fully digital instrument cluster which shows all the information directly in front of the driver, meaning that there is no need for a central MMI monitor.

    This is a very convenient solution because it gave the designers the freedom to slim down the instrument panel architecture such that it visually conveys the Audi lightweight construction principle. In other words, the interior sports clear lines and offers innovative technologies, and has been redesigned entirely.

    In addition, Audi’s virtual cockpit also features 12.3-inch TFT monitor. Drivers can switch between two display modes: classic view and infotainment mode. The first one brings on the foreground the speedometer and rev counter, while in the second mode, the virtual instruments are smaller which leaves space for functions such as the navigation map.

    All elements of the Audi TT operating concept are focused on the driver. Another example for this is the TT’s multifunction steering wheel which includes a flat-bottomed rim, with aluminum-look clips framing its spokes. The buttons and controls are positioned on the spokes.

    Thanks to the MMI on the other hand, all the main functions are just in few clicks away. It also allows the driver to scroll and zoom in lists and on maps. Other innovations throughout the new interior feature S sport seats with significantly curved side bolsters, integrated headrests and low seating position.

    All in all, the new Audi TT’s cockpit will offer in the future clear and sharp lines, and it will perfectly express vehicle’s sporty nature. Everything in the interior shows Audi’s attention to quality: from the design of the gear knob and the precise functioning of the rotary pushbutton to the Audi virtual cockpit.

    Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept
    Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept
    Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept

    Source: Audi

  • Hyundai Makes New Connections At CES Las Vegas Debut, World´s Largest Electronics Show

    Hyundai Motor Company will showcase some of its newest infotainment technologies in its debut at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which opens on Jan. 8 in Las Vegas. (more…)