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!

Volkswagen T6

Volkswagen decided to unveil the all-new T6 van, a model that gets a series of styling tweaks as well as new engines. At the exterior, you will notice the revised front grille, tweaked wheel arches, new optical blocks and larger air intakes.
If the exterior changes are just enough to refresh the car’s appearance, the new 2.0-liter diesel engines are certainly more of a big upgrade. Volkswagen offers plenty of choices for the frugal 2.0-liter TDIs.

2015 Volkswagen T6

Outputs range from 84 hp to 102 hp, 150hp and even 204 hp. Petrol choices include a single 2.0-liter engine that delivers either 150 hp or 204 hp.

2015 Volkswagen T6

Inside, buyers will get a new infotainment system, revised materials, new metallic accents and even proximity sensors. The latter helps the driver to interact better with the display.

2015 Volkswagen T6

If you want a better-equipped car, you can take advantage of the Generation SIX special edition of the T6. It is available now and offers several tweaks such as 18-inch alloy wheels, tinted windows, LED headlights and a red/white color scheme. All in all, the new Volkswagen T6 is expected to go on sale this month with prices starting at €23,035 in Europe.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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