2016 Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro Launched

Audi has unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of 2016 Audi Q7, the 2016 Audi Q7 e-tron, at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, the model coming with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine. This would be a second plug-in hybrid version revealed, after the carmaker has unveiled a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 unit, at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
This would be launched as a 2016 year model and would be first available in China, Japan as well as Singapore, and later on in the United States. The 2016 Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro is backed by an electric motor, mounted between the eight-speed automatic transmission and the engine. The plug-in hybrid SUV will also have a four-wheel drive layout.

2016 Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro

The overall power stands at 367 horsepower and impressive 700 Nm of torque, just enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds, at a topping of 225 km/h. But other than the power and good performance, the 2016 Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro is also fuel-efficient, coming with 94.1 mpge on conventional power, while in the electric mode, the SUV comes with a 53 km range mile.

The range mile is obtainable thanks to the 17.3 kWh lithium-ion battery, which can be recharged on the go, thanks to the brake energy regeneration or the engine itself. But how does it work? Well, the electric motor acts like a generator, slowing down the SUV and charging the battery at the same time. No pricing details yet revealed, but we should expect fresh news soon!

2016 Ford Taurus

It seems that Ford decided to shorten the wait and unveil the new Taurus sedan. The American model will debut in world premiere at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show, but we get the opportunity to see it closer today.
Designed for the Asian markets, the new Ford Taurus is a premium sedan that comes with stylish LED headlights and taillights, a hexagonal front grille, chrome inserts and 19-inch alloy wheels.

2016 Ford Taurus

A panoramic sunroof offers a nice view while high quality materials and finishes are available inside. The new Ford Taurus will be built at the company’s Changan Ford Hangzhou Plant, a facility which can output 250,000 units per year.

2016 Ford Taurus

With local production, Ford should save enough resources so the new model has all the ingredients to be a success. In terms of power, the American company will opt for a 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine.

2016 Ford Taurus

The power output of the V6 unit is currently unknown but the company claims that it will offer plenty of power. That’s something to be expected from a premium sedan which most likely will come with a premium price tag too. Keep an eye on our blog for more details on the 2016 Ford Taurus, as the company will reveal them.

2016 Ford Taurus

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Edition

Porsche decided to unveil a special edition of the 911 Targa 4S at the AutoRAI show. The automotive event takes places in Amsterdam but the special model will be available in the whole Europe.
Starting at €223,230 and built in a limited run of 15 units, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Edition comes with several styling and performance tweaks. There’s also a manual model that is €6,000 more expensive than the PDK version mentioned above.

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Edition

On the styling front, Porsche offers new 20-inch Fuchs alloy wheels, smoked headlights, special Gulf Blue exterior finish, LED taillights and glossy black inserts. Power tweaks include a new kit that adds 30 hp for a total output of 430 hp as well as ceramic composite brakes.

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Edition

The new set of brakes will improve safety even though the power bump is not that big. Enter the cabin and you will find sport seats with black leather, a revised center console and a premium Burmester surround audio system. Last but not least, new illuminated door sills will greet you when entering the car.

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Edition

In conclusion, if you like this special model and got a quarter of a million euros to spend, be quick and book one of the 15 units.

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Edition

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Edition

2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI

The recently launched 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI, has already reached to shores of Australia, where the cheapest version is available for customers from 27,490 AUD. I am talking here about the 6-speed version, while the 7-speed DSG will cost more, around 29,990 AUD.
As expected, the 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI will come with a lot of important performance features under the hood, being fitted witl a 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit, capable of developing 141 kW and 320 Nm of torque, hooked to the 6-speed manual transmission.

2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI

On the other hand, in the 7-speed DSG, the model is producing 141 kW and 250 Nm of torque. With the both transmissions, the 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. But the later one is more fuel efficient, with 5.7 liters/100 km, as opposed to the 6-manual transmission, with 6.1 liters/100 km.

2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI

Apart from the good performance figures, the 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI is also fully tweaked inside, especially with a lot of safety systems, like the hill start assist, alarm system, the multi collision brake, Bluetooth connectivity, the Composition Media infotainment with the 6.5-inch color touch, black headliner and a few more.

2016 Audi RS3 Sportback

After seeing the recently unveiled 2015 Audi RS3 Sportback for some snowy tests this winter, the high-end model from the German premium carmaker is ending up in our news again, this time through a new series of phots, which showcase the model in its plenitude.The photos were taken in Ingolstadt and are highlighting the RS3`s important characteristics and performance features.
As a reminder, the 2016 Audi RS3 is the top of the line version of the RS3 lineup, coming in the Sportback five-door body style and being officially unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. And from my point of view, the model is considered one of the hottest hatch in the world, if we consider the motorization under the hood.

2016 Audi RS3 Sportback

First off, the 2016 Audi RS3 Sportback is equipped with a five-cylinder petrol configuration, attached to the tuned up 2.5-liter engine, enough to produce an impressive 367 horspower and good 465 Nm of torque. You might think that the power isn’t much, but consider the segment, this is quite impressive.

2016 Audi RS3 Sportback

The 2016 Audi RS3 Sportback is also impressive when sprinting at full throttle, as it takes just 4.3 seconds to reach the 0 to 100 km/h mile range, thanks to the 7-speed S tronic transmission, while the topping is electronically limited at 250 km/h, with the possibility of raising it to 280 km/h.

2016 Audi RS3 Sportback

But the performance is also given by the car`s aerodynamics, the RS3 now coming with a specially designed body kit, consisting of a deeper front bumper with large air dams, the radiator grille now compressing mesh inserts, revised side skirts as well as a more dynamic air diffuser, found in the rear bumper. The larger 19-inch alloy wheels add more grip to the sports car.

2015 Audi A6 L e-tron

The 2015 Audi A6 e-tron, the gorgeous plug-in hybrid version from the company, was first foreseen at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show as a concept form, and now the version is ready to be officially unveiled in Shanghai. As the name suggests, we are looking here at hybrid powertrain.

2015 Audi A6 L e-tron

This means that aside the conventional 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit, this particular version will also underpin a disc-shaped electric motor, hooked to the car`s eight-speed automatic transmission. This means that the 2015 Audi A6 L e-tron will output a total of 245 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque, sent to the front wheels. Impressive power for an impressive acceleration from 0 to 100 km in 8.4 seconds, carried out at a topping of a limited 200 km/h.

2015 Audi A6 L e-tron

But the real deal about the 2015 Audi A6 L e-tron is its reduced fuel consumption, the plug-in hybrid version managing a mixed 107 mpge. The performance is also achieved by the 14.1 kWh lithium ion battery, which provides the model an additional of 31 mile range. No prices have been yet revealed.

Dacia Duster Commercial

The Renault subsidiary in Romania, Dacia, has recently launched the Dacia Duster Commercial in the United Kingdom. Mind that we are not talking about a promo, we are talking about the Commercial version of the already famous Duster in Europe. And now the model is getting its UK market share, where it will become available from the base 9,595 GBP.
The aforementioned price concerns the 4×2 base version of the Dacia Duster Commercial, while the 4×4 comes with a higher 1,700 GBP price. The difference is not important, and if I lived in the UK, I would definitely go for the 4×4 version. It is more versatile and keeps you out of troubles in the rainy days when venturing on the muddy countryside roads.

Dacia Duster Commercial

Surely, the Dacia Duster Commercial comes with a couple of motorizations, but the one worth mentioning is the topping dCi 110 diesel engine, with the four-wheel drive configuration, which is very fuel efficient. This one runs 56.5 mpg per liters, with the CO2 emissions also low, at just 130 g/km. What can I say, cheap model with worthy performance. This made the Duster model really successful outside Romania.

Dacia Duster Commercial

Apart from the performance characteristics, even if not plenty described here, the Dacia Duster Commercial truly remarks itself due to its load capacity of 1,150 liters and a payload of 550 kg, enough to keep up with the high demand from the United Kingdom market. Once again, well-done Dacia!