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Nissan showcases new technologies and future plans at Geneva Show

2018 Nissan IMx KURO Concept Nissan pushes the boundaries of all that is convenience and has always showcased incredible products, systems and everyday life solutions. And as it seems, the team now is hitting these boundaries again. And as it seems, they are pushing them really hard.

First of all, we have seen the unveiling of the all-new all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship race car. It marks the ambition of Nissan team to dominate the race track one more time. The vehicle will make its first circuit debut at the start of the new race season.

2018 Nissan IMx KURO Concept

Furthermore, the Geneva Show Audience has witnessed the reveal of an all-electric, zero-emission NISSAN LEAF. Being one of the ecologically cleanest machines that the brand has created, the new family member will try to maintain its fame as the most popular and fastest-selling EV.

In fact, the LEAF is iconic for Nissan not for one reason. First of all, a game changer is the Intelligent Mobility Vision system. We should also mention the innovative ProPILOT advanced driver assistance technology and of course, the incredible battery power capacity that is present for every single Nissan electric vehicle.

2018 Nissan IMx KURO Concept

The brand has also highlighted plans for updating other lineups and future ideas for the Intelligent Mobility system. Also, it is officially announced that Nissan team has partnered with E.ON energy company. This means that there would be new and more confident researches and announcements that would change the course of automobile history. Sweet.

Source: Nissan

March 6, 2018

Sexiness unleashed: McLaren Senna Carbon Edition to debut at Geneva Show

2018-McLaren-Senna-910 McLaren Senna will definitely raise the heartbeat at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. With its exclusive Visual Carbon Fiber body kit and the McLaren Special Operations design team the vehicle demonstrates how a contemporary sportscar should look like.

Created of a total of 67 individual parts, the body set required more than1,000 hours to be produced. And given that it is also functional and not only visually appealing, this design project would definitely remain one of the best in the 88^th Geneva Show edition.

2018 McLaren Senna Carbon Edition

The carbon-fiber gray and sporty yellow patterns are carried through the interior and continue this sexy and stylish concept with even the smallest details. The cabin welcomes everyone to a place, dominated by Carbon Black Alcantara and next-gen electronics. Both seats feature the already S logo and share this very same gray-yellow color pattern.

2018 McLaren Senna Carbon Edition

In fact, McLaren Special Operations also takes the opportunity to reveal Senna’s new wheel option. The standard wheels are available in three color finishes, while the exclusive ones, the MSO 7-Spoke Hybrid Carbon Fiber Wheels are what really catches the eye. These are not only super beautiful, but also handy – they are with a total of 10 per cent lighter, comparted to the original McLaren wheels. This also means one more thing: the lightweight body design and the special shape contribute for better rotating inertia, better acceleration and deceleration. Cool!

And as we talk about personalization, Senna comes with tons of customizable features. To name just a few, the vehicle can be specified with Diamond Cut or Stealth finish, all along with Memphis Red and Vega Blue satin finish and numerous more.

2018 McLaren Senna Carbon Edition

And one more thing. There are just 500 units produced and all of them are already booked. Each one is hand-assembled in Woking, Surrey, England and the whole process has taken about 300 hours. Of course, the vehicles with exclusive personalizing tweaks would take more time to be constructed and delivered, but as we like to say, good things require time, don’t they?

Source: McLaren

March 1, 2018

Aston Martin at the Geneva Show: there’s what to be excited for.

2018 Aston Martin Vehicles at Geneva Motor Show Aston Martin attends at the 88th Geneva International Motor Snow with confidence and tons of pleasurable surprises for both fans and buyers. As we have learned, the team will make the biggest-ever opening event and would try to impress everyone, including sceptics.

2018 Aston Martin Vehicles at Geneva Motor Show

The press-conference will be held in stand #2229, located in Hall 2 of the Palexpo Exhibition centre and what audience would see is a new Vantage making its global debut, along with sportier and far more agile Vantage GTE race car. This last one is built exclusively to participate in the World Endurance Championship and it has already undergone most of the tests and experiments with excellent results.

2018 Aston Martin Vehicles at Geneva Motor Show

Joining the team of fresh new exclusives is the DV11 Coupe with a V8 drivetrain and the already revealed DB11 Volante. In fact, this is the first time that both DB11 and Vantage are shown collectively. As you might know, this is not pure coincidence – it is part of Aston Martin’s “Second Century” product strategy.

And last, but not least, audience will also witness the unveiling of the Red Bull Racing F1TM show car. This F1 challenger will not only celebrate Aston Martin’s title sponsorship, but will also take place at many track challenges. It will be followed by a special press conference by Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal Christian Horner and Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey.

2018 Aston Martin Vehicles at Geneva Motor Show

Source: Aston Martin

February 27, 2018

Sweet and Handsome, FIAT 500S Received Tons of Attention at the Geneva Show

2016 FIAT 500S Beautiful and agile, FIAT 500S make its global debut at 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Following the success of the FIAT 500, this bad boy offers some sporty features, along with notable improvements.

Compared to the predecessor model, 500S comes with sporty bumpers, special side skirts and rear spoiler, while the door handles, tailgate and the distinctive 15-inch alloys speak of passion and dynamics. There are also special 16-inch diamond black wheels as an optional feature. Also, the rear privacy glass and the chrome-finish exhaust tailpipe, along with bold rear grille are only some of the new features of the 500S.

2016 FIAT 500S

The inside of the vehicle is enhanced by black seats and black roof lining that contrasts with the door panels and seat edges. the Satin Graphite details are visible on the dashboard fascia and the sports wheel. In fact, the interior can also be trimmed in the optional Frau leather with white or light blue details for additional exclusivity boost.

The dashboard incorporates FIAT’s fresh Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touch screen with tablet-like controls. This goodie offers wide range of functions as Uconnect LIVE, Bluetooth hands-free system, voice recognition, Bluetooth streaming, USB connectivity and more. Of course, drivers will be delighted to find out that the vehicle benefits from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

2016 FIAT 500S

Source: FIAT

March 3, 2016

Volvo Ocean Race Editions at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Volvo will exhibit a full range of Ocean Race Edition models at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. These include the Volvo V40, V40 Cross Country, V60 and XC60 as well as V70 and XC70 Editions for customers with a taste for a more dynamic look and handling.

The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s most gruelling ocean adventure. The route includes 11 cities in 11 countries, and the teams cover 38,739 nautical miles – equivalent to 71,745 km.

“The Volvo Ocean Race Edition reflects our brand strategy to design cars around the customers. It reflects the values Volvo buyers look for when they choose a car for an active lifestyle and exciting adventures, without compromising on safety, environmental care and fuel-efficiency,” comments Anders H Gustavsson, Vice President Special Vehicles at Volvo Car Group.

The models are available in four colours – Ocean Blue II, Bright Silver, Black Sapphire and Crystal White. The unique seven-spoke ‘Portunus’ wheel comes in 17” (V40 and V40 Cross Country) and 18” (V60 and XC60) dimensions. The Volvo Ocean Race identification is displayed on the tread plates and front fenders as well as in the start-up sequence on the Infotainment screen.

The interior boasts black or blond leather upholstery with orange stitching and the Volvo Ocean Race logo in orange. The stitching is echoed on the door panels and floor mats, which also have a special rubber tag attached. There is a unique deco inlay, and the load cover on the V60 and XC60 is decorated with a Volvo Ocean Race map and logo.

The V70 Edition is characterized by a number of high gloss black details, including the ribs in the grille, the rear-view mirror caps, the side window frames and parts of the tailgate. 17” wheels in high gloss silver are standard, while 17” and 18” wheels in high gloss black are optional. The XC70 Edition also features several high gloss black details. Specially designed 18-inch, diamond cut wheels in glossy black are standard.

Source: Volvo

February 18, 2014

Kia Sportage MY2014 Update Debuts At Geneva

2014-Kia-Sportage-shadow 2014-Kia-Sportage-medium With the Geneva Motor Show drawing nearer, we get all kinds of news: interesting, prolific, and downright mind blowing. This is neither of these, but we’ll deliver nevertheless. It’s the slightly updated Kia Sportage range for this year.

Here’s the deal: the MY2014 gets a new premium sound system, FlexSteer (Kia’s selectable steering feedback) as standard, a heated steering wheel, and trailer stability control. In terms of refinement, the interior is, apparently, less noisy thanks to an even more stream defying windshield. Bush-mounted subframes and new transmission mounting brackets bring about further improvements to the overall ride quality.

We guess beauty is in the details since there’s nothing else to be said about the update. Surprisingly enough, the Spotage is Kia’s best-selling model in Europe. Back in 2013 there were a total of 89,553 models sold. That’s a year-on-year increase of 10.5 percent. Clever moves like that are sure to keep that trend going.

Source: Kia

February 12, 2014

Second Model Qoros at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

The 2^nd model of Qoros will be revealed at the 84^th Geneva Motor Show in March, next year.

It will retain the elegant design introduced on the brand’s debut model, the Qoros 3 Sedan, while also introducing distinctive features such as a subtly evolved treatment of the front grille and unique rear LED lamp clusters. Some of the highlights include the innovative QorosQloud infotainment system accessed via an 8” touchscreen.

The second model is expected to hit the Chinese market in 2014. The rapid sequence of model introductions is possible thanks to an innovative modular platform and flexible product development processes, led by experienced European senior engineers and supported by globally renowned engineering and systems partners.

Qoros plans to expand its line-up steadily over the next few years with the ultimate aim of offering a comprehensive range across of models in all major vehicle segments.

Source: Qoros

December 30, 2013

2013 Geneva Motor Show: LaFerrari

Ferrari has announced LaFerrari Limited Series Special at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Only 499 will be built of this spectacular sports car.

The model introduces the hybrid system which, making full use of the Scuderia Ferrari’s F1 KERS know-how, has resulted in a solution that exalts Ferrari’s fundamental values – performance and driving thrills.

The hybrid technology used, known as HY-KERS, represents the perfect combination of maximum performance and lower emissions. LaFerrari in fact emits just 330 g/km of CO₂ but without resorting to electric-only drive which would not fit the mission of this model.

The HY-KERS system is, however, designed so that in future applications a car can be driven using exclusively electric power for a few kilometres and, during development testing, a full-electric version of LaFerrari achieved just 220 g/km of CO₂ emissions on the combined cycle.

The engine is a 6.3 liter V12 with 800HP (588 kW) at 9,250RPM an 700Nm (519 lb-ft) at 6,750RPM. With the help of HY-KERS, the overall power is whopping 963HP and over 900Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h in under 3 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7 seconds and 0-300 in breath-taking 15 seconds.

A lap time at Fiorano of under 1’20” – 5 seconds faster than the Enzo and over 3 seconds faster than the F12berlinetta. LaFerrari is thus the fastest road car in Maranello’s long history.

Check out the full technical specs, below!

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HY-KERS system

Total maximum power	963 CV
Total maximum torque	>900 Nm
V12 maximum power*	800 CV @9000 rpm
Maximum revs	9250 rpm
V12 maximum torque	700 Nm @6750 rpm
Electric motor output	120 Kw (163 CV)
CO₂ emissions**	330 g/km

Performance

Maximum speed	over 350 km/h
0-100 km/h	<3 sec
0-200 km/h	<7 sec
0-300 km/h	15 sec

ICE

Type	65-deg. V12
Bore and stroke	94 x 752 mm
Total displacement	6262 cc
Compression ratio	13.5:1
Specific power	128 CV/l

Dimensions

Length	4702 mm
Width	1992 mm
Height	1116 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Weight distribution	41% fr, 59% r

Gearbox
7-speed DCT

Suspension

Front	double wishbones
Rear	multi-link

Tyres (Pirelli P-Zero)
Front	265/30 – 19
Rear	345/30 – 20

Carbon ceramic brakes (Brembo)
Front	398 x 223 x 36 mm
Rear	380 x 253 x 34 mm

Electronic controls

ESC	stability control
High perf ABS/EBD	Performance anti blockage system/electronic brake balance
EF1-Trac	F1 electronic traction control integrated with the hybrid system
E-Diff 3	third generation electronic differential
SCM-E Frs	magnetorheological damping with twin solenoids (Al-Ni tube)
Aerodynamics	active

* with dynamic ram effect
**Undergoing homologation

Source: Ferrari

March 5, 2013

Geneva Motor Show: Rolls-Royce Wraith Unveiled!

Rolls-Royce Wraith is finally being unveiled with the start of the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show. The model has been teased several times the last couple of weeks and now we are pleased to see its outstanding assets and features.

In fact, Wraith is the most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce ever produced. It also exudes luxury, refinement and hand-craftsmanship, alongside its unique character defined by power, style and drama.

When looked in profile, this special Rolls-Royce model, shows sweeping fastback design, bold lines, tension in the panels and a raked rear screen. The dynamic expression is additionally underlined by the deeply recessed grille, wide rear track and dramatic two-tone presentation.

When the doors open, one can see a sumptuous interior complete with softest Phantom-grade leathers and expanses of wood called Canadel Panelling. The model is named after the famous cove in the South of France where Sir Henry Royce. The interior ambiance is complemented by Starlight Headliner, 1,340 fibre optic lamps – hand-woven into the roof lining to give the impression of a glittering, starry night sky.

But more importantly, the power delivery is effortless thanks to the V12 unit coupled with an eight-speed automatic ZF transmission. We are speaking here of 624 bhp (465kW) and 800 Nm of torque from 1500 rpm. This delivers an instant acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for just 4.4 seconds.

The wide rear track, shorter wheelbase and lower roof height additionally contribute to the most powerful, involving driving experience of any Rolls-Royce in history. The car’s suspension has been constructed in order to minimize body roll and discreetly amplify feedback when cornering; while steering weight is heavier at high speeds and lighter at low speeds adding to the spirited drive.

Moreover, there are also some agility improvements. The Satellite Aided Transmission (SAT) technology on the other hand takes the powertrain to a new level of effortless delivery. The latter system utilizes GPS data in order to see beyond what the driver sees. It anticipates his next move based on location and current driving style, and then selects the most appropriate gear for the terrain ahead.

Advanced mechanical and electrical technology deliver systems are also included in the Wraith. For instance, the car comes equipped with head-up display, adaptive headlights and Wraith’s keyless opening boot.

Other enhancements in communications come in the design and functionality of the elegant Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller. This allows navigation through on-screen functions using a touch pad that includes pinch and pull functionality to echo smart phone usage.

Rolls-Royce Wraith will have a price around €245 000.

Source: Rolls-Royce

March 5, 2013

2013 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Veneno

Lamborghini has announced the exclusive Veneno at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Only three unique units of the Lamborghini Veneno will be built and sold. Its design is consistently focused on optimum aerodynamics and cornering stability, giving the Veneno the real dynamic experience of a racing prototype.

It is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 from Aventador, but tuned to 750HP (552 kW). The engine is mated to a fast-shifting 7-speed ISR transmission with 5 driving modes and permanent all-wheel drive. The hyper-car, which weighs just 1,450 kg (3,190 lbs) accelerates itself to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 355 km/h (220 mph).

The Veneno is painted in an all-new, grey metallic-look color with individual parts gleaming in the black of the visible carbon-fiber structure. The exclusive alloy wheels measure 20” at the front and 21” at the rear and are equipped with center mountings. Their design is also determined by aerodynamic functionality – a carbon-fiber ring around the wheel rim works like a turbine to deliver additional cooling air to the carbon-ceramic brake discs.

The bespoke styling carries over to the cabin as the Veneno is equipped with a new instrument cluster, Forged Composite seats and woven carbon-fiber CarbonSkin trim.

Source: Lamborghini

March 5, 2013

ABT with 1,860 HP at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show

ABT Sportsline will take four new models at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The tuning specialists will exhibit: ABT Golf VII, ABT R8 GTR, ABT RS5 and ABT RS6. The combined power of all these vehicles is more than 1860HP.

The 7^th generation Golf boasts a set of 19” alloy wheels fitted with 225/35 R19 tires, a quad exhaust setup, along with a custom sports suspension and several styling changes such as a rear diffuser, side skirts and splitter.

There are performance packages for the 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TDI boosted to 160HP (118 kW) and 170HP (125 kW), respectively.

ABT Audi R8 GTR has 620HP (456 kW), which is 20% more than the factory’s power of 525HP (386 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and Vmax – 320 km/h.

The 5.2 liter V10 received a number of upgrades, which the tuning company keep in secret. However, the car is fully compatible for everyday use and is real fun for cruising on country roads. There is also a sport exhaust system to “calm” down your ears.

The sports car rolls enormous 20” ABT BR alloys or 19” CR Superlight rims.

The ABT RS5-R as also been developed with a focus upon weight optimisation and distribution. The car shows that it is indeed possible to combine roadworthiness with the characteristics of a real racer. The same applies for the ABT RS6, which is boosted to 600HP (441 kW).

“I’m confident that the readers of the AUTO ZEITUNG will honour this innovative power of ours this year as well.”, finished Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Source: ABT

March 1, 2013

Rolls-Royce Reveals Wraith’s Fastback Profile [TEASER]

Rolls-Royce has just revealed another teaser image of their new Wraith model, which will be the last one revealed before the premiere of the car at the Geneva Motor Show. After the brand has revealed the profile, the rear and the interior elements of the Wraith, it now discloses that the fastest Rolls-Royce ever produced will have a fastback profile.

The latest image illustrates the three lines that underscore the car’s striking profile. Giles Taylor, who is Rolls-Royce Motor Cars design director, explains that the purposeful fastback profile is one of the model’s defining elements.

In addition, he confirms that Inherent graceful nature of the model is underlined by the sleek line that sweeps from the top of the screen to the very rear edge. It also promises fast and effortless touring. Another exceptional aspect of Wraith is the expressive gesture that comes from the side window graphic, gliding through Wraith’s glamorous coach door.

For 108 years Rolls-Royce has been on the market, delivering effortless power and sense of luxury. The latest image is an example of dynamic performance and shows that this is a car set to move with purpose on driver’s command. Rolls-Royce Wraith will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show on 5th of March.

Source: Rolls-Royce

February 26, 2013

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