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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Bentley Mulsanne Speed Blue Train special edition


Bentley has officially introduced the Speed Blue Train edition for the Mulsanne. As a reminder, the British company won the “Blue Train” race in 1930. Behind the wheel was Captain Woolf Barnato.
In order to celebrate 85 years since the victory, Bentley unveiled this very special model. The luxury sedan stands out thanks to the exterior that received a special front grille.
Bentley Mulsanne Speed Blue Train edition
Bentley Mulsanne Speed Blue Train edition
New black alloy wheels are also available and complete the exterior changes. Step inside the cabin and you will find a fluting pattern for the door panels, new tread plates with “Blue Train 85 Years”. Everyting at the interior was made with a simple and direct purpose: to be as similar as possible with the Bentley Speed Six model.

If what you already heard is not impressive, you have to know that Bentley will produce only four units and these cars will be available exclusively in Europe.
Pricing details were not released yet but you can expect some big figures, mainly considering that the car will be produced in such a limited run. Being an anniversary edition for such an iconic model is also something that will greatly bump up the price.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Mercedes announces new affordable C160 model


The Germans at Mercedes announced the introduction of the C160, a new model for the C-Class range which has a more affordable price tag. Starting at 31,683 for the sedan and 33,349 for the wagon, the new Mercedes C160 packs a 1.6-liter four-cylinder unit producing 129 horsepower.
Power goes to the wheels via a standard six-speed manual gearbox, the only one available for this model. There’s also a seven-speed automatic one but you can get it only on higher-grade models.
2014 Mercedes C-Class
2015 Mercedes C-Class
Guess this is one of the downsides of opting for the entry-level model.

For now, this base C160 model is available only for the sedan and wagon, with coupe and convertible variants likely to be introduced towards the end of this year. As you know, Mercedes is not offering the coupe and convertible body styles at all.
According to the company, the new models will be available in dealerships starting June. However, the orders book will open this Tuesday, so you can be sure to book yours early. Stay tuned for more details as we will provide them as soon as they are released.

2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe


BMW officially unveiled the ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe at the New York Auto Show. As you know, ALPINA offers comprehensive performance and styling tweaks for BMW models, this one being no exception.
We start at the exterior where the company offers LED Adaptive Headlights with High Beam Assistant as standard, new alloy wheels, revised front and rear spoilers and a tweaked grille.
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
You will also notice the blue brake calipers that match the exterior finish as well as the more sculpted hood. Get into the performance specs and you will get more excited as this model packs a tweaked 4.4-liter V8 producing 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft (799 Nm) of torque.

2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
Compared to the stock model, the 2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe has extra 60 hp and 50 lb-ft (67 Nm) of torque and a special eight-speed automatic transmission. Accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h takes only 3,6 seconds witha top speed limited at 321 km/h.
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
Needless to say that the xDrive all-wheel drive system also helps with the performance figures. Pricing details were not released yet but we do know that the BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe will go on sale in the States in June.
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe

Peugeot Foodtruck Concept


Peugeot hasn’t announced any important models at the 2015 New York Auto Show, instead it had the opportunity of launching online the odd yet interesting Peugeot Foodtruck Concept, a model which is destined for mobile food delivery, being generically named a “mobile bistro”.
The Peugeot Foodtruck Concept popping up on the web ahead its official debut at an event in Paris, was build and designed by Peugeot Design Lab, which is set to be displayed at the 2015 Milan Design Week, starting April 14th.
Peugeot Foodtruck Concept
Peugeot Foodtruck Concept
Representatives from Peugeot have already started offering some details with the launching of Peugeot Foodtruck Concept, stating that the model “will take up residence at the Peugeot stand during the 2015 Milan Design Week, before travelling the few miles across town to set up outside the French Pavilion for the 6 months of the 2015 World’s Fair Expo Milano. It is sure to be one of the Pavilion’s stars.”

Peugeot Foodtruck Concept
Peugeot Foodtruck Concept
Little it is known about the Peugeot Foodtruck Concept at this very moment concerning performance or pricing, but officials also stated that the model has been created based on the Boxer model, which can serve for different turistic destinations in different French cities, and provide food for around 30 people. The food is preserved in a 400-liter refrigerated compartment, while the drinks will be restored and kept fresh in a 350-liter refrigerator. The foodtruck also contain a deep fryer, two grills and four induction burners.
Peugeot Foodtruck Concept Peugeot Foodtruck Concept Peugeot Foodtruck Concept

2016 Lexus RX


I have had the great pleasure of seeing a lot of interesting and wonderful vehicles being displayed and officially launched at the present 2015 New York Auto Show and one of the models that I really set my eyes on is the gorgeous 2016 Lexus RX mid-size SUV. It is absolutely fantastic, from every angle.
I was first stroke by its unique body language, the one that Lexus has always accustomed us with, starting with the L-shaped taillights now enhancing LED technology, along with the daytime running lights, the fog lights, or the personalized dual-exhaust system. Of course, the body features don’t stop here.
2016 Lexus RX
2016 Lexus RX
Second, the cabin is also fully covered in different high-end materials, which would make this model extremely classy and luxurious, while the high-tech gizmos continue to amaze me: active stabilizer system, the instrument cluster fitted with the TFT Multi Information Display, the AVS-enhanced Sport + model, with the Eco, Normal and Sport features.

2016 Lexus RX
2016 Lexus RX
Under the hood, this new 2016 Lexus RX will be fitted with the 3.5-liter V6 engine, developing a good 300 horsepower in th 350h version, while the RX 450h will tweak a higher 3.6-liter V6, hooked by an electric motor, which outputs an overall of 300 horsepower. No performance details have been yet announced.

Range Rover SV


The 2015 New York Auto Show was the perfect opportunity for Land Rover to officially unveil the long-expected Range Rover SVAutobiography, which will come with a spicy price of $199,495 once it will be launched in the US, this fall.
As you can depict from the photos, this would be perhaps the top of the line model from the entire Range Rover fleet, as it was manufactured and equipped with different exclusive features, thanks to JLR SVO (Special Vehicle Operations).
Range Rover SVAutobiography
Range Rover SVAutobiography
The marks of JLR SVO can be first identified at the SVAutobiography`s body, as this wears the Graphite Atlas paintjob which comes in contrast with the polished chrome grille, the fresh lettering found on the hood, as well as the four-tailpipe exhaust system found at the rear end.

Range Rover SVAutobiography
Range Rover SVAutobiography
Inside, the Range Rover SVAutobiography comes with a lot of high-end materials, like the Windsor leather on the seats, wood flooring and a lot of safety systems.
Range Rover SVAutobiography
Range Rover SVAutobiography
Under the hood, the gorgeous model is taking pride with a 5.0-liter V8 supercharged unit, which develops 550 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque, capable of reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, at a topping of 225 km/h. A plug-in hybrid version will also emerge, along with other diesel burners.

2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition


Land Rover has already given us a closer look at the recently unveiled 2016 Range Rover SVAutobiography at the 2015 New York Auto Show, and today, the British carmaker is back to present its latest edition from the Range Rover Sport fleet, which is the 2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition.
When we think of the 2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition, we think of a special model indeed, perhaps the top of the line SUV, which completes the model lineup with higher power, cooler body style and more advanced technology inside.
2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition
2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition
But perhaps the HST Limited Edition`s strongest point is the engine it will be fitted with under the hood, making it more powerful even than the Range Rover Sport. A 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine, which delivers 380 horsepower, as opposed to the Sport`s 340 horsepower.

2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition
2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition
Of course that the engine is not the only strong point that makes the 2016 Range Rover Sport HTS Limited Edition a one-of-a-kind SUV, as the body design and fine cues also make it attractive. This would be translated through the black paintjob in contrast with the dark front and rear lights, gloss black finish on the hood, fog lamp surrounds, or the 21-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in dark satin grey.
2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition
2016 Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition
Finally, the entire work is complemented by a series of fresh elements inside, like the high-end materials, including the Oxford leather upholstery, the ebony-color door trim, the interior trim with the “Sports” textured finish, or the HST name on the instrument panel, dashboard and more.