tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27237766925073223052024-03-05T07:19:59.125-08:00Auto Cars ConceptAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.comBlogger491125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-73513929062467692952013-03-25T06:07:00.000-07:002013-03-27T03:26:08.442-07:002014 Buick LaCrosse<div style="text-align: justify;">Buick on Monday revealed its refreshed <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/2014-buick-lacrosse.html">2014 LaCrosse</a></b> sedan featuring new front and rear fascia, a larger and more striking grille, new LED wraparound tail lights and a new interior with more comfortable seats.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">General Motors Co. Tuesday in New York City will show the full-size sedan, which has a more modern look and comes with more technology than today's LaCrosse. That's just ahead of press days at the New York International Auto Show.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lx47pwEw_JoVvRQnCaWU3omU6pMyacAmWF9t-z2CMZHfgLWpGSMeQ5S_LdBNyn8wWOA_txeHpswtuDZvxC1vbJuCOjhI_6OKrRlbiFAfC-aMGlVg8GGWRhTZ9loJbe-vLk-yFBS7QcI/s1600/Buick-LaCrosse-GL-Concept-582x350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Buick LaCrosse GL Concept" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lx47pwEw_JoVvRQnCaWU3omU6pMyacAmWF9t-z2CMZHfgLWpGSMeQ5S_LdBNyn8wWOA_txeHpswtuDZvxC1vbJuCOjhI_6OKrRlbiFAfC-aMGlVg8GGWRhTZ9loJbe-vLk-yFBS7QcI/s400/Buick-LaCrosse-GL-Concept-582x350.jpg" title="Buick LaCrosse GL Concept" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2014 Buick Lacrosse</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5zDFjKKNaXneCQ8d99stnIQAweNC_LuTesHdqjzElRo90TMfB1obc-GF7mdlngSFM6es7KJALa6oDq1rTKYw3V_Qnc3r4HYIfj5gjqLZfWGacv-XFx7MhwaCwhbUiSU6_QV-eAQpOJM/s1600/BuickLaCrosseCenturion_1000px.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Buick LaCrosse Centurion" border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5zDFjKKNaXneCQ8d99stnIQAweNC_LuTesHdqjzElRo90TMfB1obc-GF7mdlngSFM6es7KJALa6oDq1rTKYw3V_Qnc3r4HYIfj5gjqLZfWGacv-XFx7MhwaCwhbUiSU6_QV-eAQpOJM/s400/BuickLaCrosseCenturion_1000px.jpg" title="Buick LaCrosse Centurion" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2014 Buick Lacrosse</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Dp_vw1A8x-4mrnLfMZLdWPstS7PixnqSOCB5-ZpzTgWm8Ji_8UtvylH187d9ipdD7FqH39XL870WCm8CfqVBsvONSm9sGiK11y1bw99ChVegcKtFg3kFujlJ6FyaAJCbtoCJ3T6B8Dg/s1600/buick-lacrosse-2014-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="buick lacrosse 2014" border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Dp_vw1A8x-4mrnLfMZLdWPstS7PixnqSOCB5-ZpzTgWm8Ji_8UtvylH187d9ipdD7FqH39XL870WCm8CfqVBsvONSm9sGiK11y1bw99ChVegcKtFg3kFujlJ6FyaAJCbtoCJ3T6B8Dg/s400/buick-lacrosse-2014-01.jpg" title="buick lacrosse 2014" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2014 Buick Lacrosse</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVF21HBsYyD1nHjPVnu0zxdDlGty_SUfG-qpoi2319C4FOxHW9bJa1vb0KhM5wR_Y0rVZbCVom_3EDR3KLR_3DPfwXOkDam1XUt9ULwQ18QoqDtm2dqdwfr3R-p-xpUKSFjD6mUmjxy4/s1600/001-2014-buick-lacrosse-opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2014 buick lacrosse opt" border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVF21HBsYyD1nHjPVnu0zxdDlGty_SUfG-qpoi2319C4FOxHW9bJa1vb0KhM5wR_Y0rVZbCVom_3EDR3KLR_3DPfwXOkDam1XUt9ULwQ18QoqDtm2dqdwfr3R-p-xpUKSFjD6mUmjxy4/s400/001-2014-buick-lacrosse-opt.jpg" title="2014 buick lacrosse opt" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2014 Buick Lacrosse</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQH_qzWl47Fv6M_SjhjrcsyTQdR-Wv09IawTxqBSbnaS2E3beAKczPtRlln8wBVTDs-lMlBSYB-F3F27dTshmg4b2j_yJGqynh1777ib_YYg-pe7bkNg2JXXDN_60k71jmM8FTS5BIpk/s1600/buick-lacrosse-gl-concept.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="buick lacrosse gl concept" border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQH_qzWl47Fv6M_SjhjrcsyTQdR-Wv09IawTxqBSbnaS2E3beAKczPtRlln8wBVTDs-lMlBSYB-F3F27dTshmg4b2j_yJGqynh1777ib_YYg-pe7bkNg2JXXDN_60k71jmM8FTS5BIpk/s400/buick-lacrosse-gl-concept.jpg" title="buick lacrosse gl concept" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2014 Buick Lacrosse</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"We evolved the interior and exterior design, increased luxury amenities and materials and enhanced the safety and personal technologies to give customers more reasons than ever to rediscover Buick," Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick marketing, said in a statement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's the first exterior and interior refresh for the LaCrosse, which was all-new in 2009.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Inside the cabin, consumers will find more luxurious materials, the next generation IntelliLink infotainment system with natural voice recognition and swiping capability, 10 fewer center stack radio controls and more storage.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">New for the 2014 LaCrosse, Buick is offering an Ultra Luxury Interior Package that features sangria-colored seats with ebony accents, suede headliner and pillars, real wood trim and high-end leather.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"The warm color combinations, premium interior materials and advanced technology in the 2014 LaCrosse provide the interior environment our discerning luxury customers are seeking," Ven Lai, creative designer for color and trim at Buick, said in a statement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The large sedan will hit dealer showrooms this summer. The new version will be sold in China later this year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">U.S. LaCrosse sales have been on the slide, dropping 2.4 percent last year from 2011 and are down 21.9 percent through February compared to the first two months of 2012.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"The large car segment that the Lacrosse is in is a tough one," said Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst for the car shopping website Edmunds.com. "We don't see a lot of growth in that segment."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In February, the large car segment captured just 3.9 percent of the U.S. new car sales market. That compares with an 18 percent market share for the midsize segment last month, according to Edmunds.com.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Globally, GM has sold more than half a million LaCrosse vehicles since its 2009 debut.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are no powertrain changes for the 2014 LaCrosse. Customers can buy a LaCrosse with a standard, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine featuring eAssist technology or a 3.6-liter V-6. Buick says about 25 percent of LaCrosse sales feature eAssist, which uses a small electric motor and lithium-ion battery to boost fuel economy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The new LaCrosse is available with loads of technology, such as a lane change alert technology, which detects fast-moving vehicles in the next lane that are up to 230 feet behind the vehicle. The LaCrosse is the first GM vehicle to offer that technology, said Buick spokesman Nick Richards.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Buick also is offering several LaCrosse first safety features such as forward collision alert, adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation braking that can apply emergency brakes for the driver.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pricing for the 2014 LaCrosse has not been released. A 2013 front-wheel drive LaCrosse starts at $32,555 and a 2013 all-wheel drive at $36,930.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> detroitnews</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-50884411278183880352013-03-22T09:26:00.000-07:002013-03-27T03:26:08.449-07:002014 Jaguar XJR<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Jaguar has revealed a teaser pic of the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/2014-jaguar-xjr.html">2014 Jaguar XJR</a></b> for debut at the 2013 New York Motor Show further augmenting its “R” series of performance sedans.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-2D-Vua7yT-tdWTK6nlAQNbYBnz3h5sJErF5wPZy2AjLzXh3pWJf_YJdbSOj9992jUGs9ZGLNqyOJxxxdgqUmXF6hWRArH7IIQfyAsRXHu9_fbJOmP0A6BMRb2paEtofWa1IwNmjMMI/s1600/0320-jaguar_full_600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2014 Jaguar Logo" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-2D-Vua7yT-tdWTK6nlAQNbYBnz3h5sJErF5wPZy2AjLzXh3pWJf_YJdbSOj9992jUGs9ZGLNqyOJxxxdgqUmXF6hWRArH7IIQfyAsRXHu9_fbJOmP0A6BMRb2paEtofWa1IwNmjMMI/s400/0320-jaguar_full_600.jpg" title="2014 Jaguar XJR" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2014 Jaguar Logo</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvouT5pxsddGiZZUkDpaWEAK5y4UaT-7acsENubGgrmRzfC-l-5ePbE6_ZM0LNR4nrusb1AjuG8CGJLMGdnmXee3RmWmJW0esqL71ffE-eZrrkKpmaFZYUeyeKkLSrIVFvYf6I8Ga5E0/s1600/2014-jaguar-xjr-front-three-quarter-650x0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2014 Jaguar XJR" border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvouT5pxsddGiZZUkDpaWEAK5y4UaT-7acsENubGgrmRzfC-l-5ePbE6_ZM0LNR4nrusb1AjuG8CGJLMGdnmXee3RmWmJW0esqL71ffE-eZrrkKpmaFZYUeyeKkLSrIVFvYf6I8Ga5E0/s400/2014-jaguar-xjr-front-three-quarter-650x0.jpg" title="2014 Jaguar XJR" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2014 Jaguar XJR</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhAtSPigHcmCiZMzCI8-VdeHWlhAgrJIHkXDdexOfYHA8HGSVeIyDrjgGt9QlELVwRiH__IPxuPEzRVHrNe8Nc3KbVjxm6OzFYMP1t0aSJ4ehiDujjyq_UlK2KJA9QLfeom8veuJm0_c/s1600/2014_jaguar_xj_f34_carnews_32013_600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2014 Jaguar XJR" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhAtSPigHcmCiZMzCI8-VdeHWlhAgrJIHkXDdexOfYHA8HGSVeIyDrjgGt9QlELVwRiH__IPxuPEzRVHrNe8Nc3KbVjxm6OzFYMP1t0aSJ4ehiDujjyq_UlK2KJA9QLfeom8veuJm0_c/s400/2014_jaguar_xj_f34_carnews_32013_600.jpg" title="2014 Jaguar XJR" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2014 Jaguar XJR</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTr3UTev6gNu3PHqSvLWXKgP6PsryCsrn__nBhEIW6MVFwydL4kGg5WmI-0uAnRm4opR-ZlB9TtVTtKPU0UdX-YWAJjAcYcqrfpBTY8A3hqmkm97tEC5vxiIidBV-Of3nj90Xjm2qQK4/s1600/2014-Jaguar-XJR-1024x682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2014 Jaguar XJR" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTr3UTev6gNu3PHqSvLWXKgP6PsryCsrn__nBhEIW6MVFwydL4kGg5WmI-0uAnRm4opR-ZlB9TtVTtKPU0UdX-YWAJjAcYcqrfpBTY8A3hqmkm97tEC5vxiIidBV-Of3nj90Xjm2qQK4/s400/2014-Jaguar-XJR-1024x682.jpg" title="2014 Jaguar XJR" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2014 Jaguar XJR</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Andy Goss, President, Jaguar Land Rover North America said “Jaguar is growing its product lineup to meet a far wider spectrum of customer demands ranging from sedans with 2.0 liter and 3.0 liter engines and All Wheel Drive to the exciting new F-TYPE sports car. It is clear that performance will continue to lie at the heart and soul of the brand. To that end, the growing R performance lineup offers our customers the truly elevated dynamics and design, but in a Jaguar luxury package. The Jaguar XJR is a British performance machine that delivers emotionally and dynamically on the road and on the track.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first visual differentiation on the new aggressive looking Jag is the dark grille with an ‘R’ badge which generally is chromed in the Jaguar lineup. A revised bumper, spoiler, vented hood, new set of wheels and racy red calipers. The steering, suspension and braking dynamics have been tested at the manufacturer’s Nürburgring test facility.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 550 bhp supercharged V8 has been retained from the Jaguar XFR-S that was showcased last year at the Los Angeles Motor Show. Shifting duties will be taken care of by an 8 speed paddle shifted ZF auto transmission. Though official performance figures haven’t been announced yet, but expect the big leaping cat to clock 0-100 kph just over 4 seconds with top speed to be likely in the region of 300 kph.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-61562328319652724162013-03-22T09:20:00.000-07:002013-03-27T03:26:08.456-07:002014 Dodge SRT Viper TA<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Since its arrival in 1991, the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/2014-dodge-srt-viper-ta.html">Dodger Viper</a></b> has been a stateside supercar that just doesn’t get its due. From the RT/10 all the way to the 2014 SRT Viper, the Dodge beast, much like the serpent from which it takes its name, has been a quiet killer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitc7JFmmTFYZh66Fe72Z08nFKwHyHTUMRzB-LgdrFC0sOM2M2fy2jPplXRiK2C4O6Gv-XnfEUJiwXZe2DAd0QrG3YlAW5uhd6x2s_Wi-kTyHAlslaPmS4LwQ2OY3RqkZ1uvqn-lvxLYnY/s1600/2014-dodge-srt-viper-ta-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA" border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitc7JFmmTFYZh66Fe72Z08nFKwHyHTUMRzB-LgdrFC0sOM2M2fy2jPplXRiK2C4O6Gv-XnfEUJiwXZe2DAd0QrG3YlAW5uhd6x2s_Wi-kTyHAlslaPmS4LwQ2OY3RqkZ1uvqn-lvxLYnY/s400/2014-dodge-srt-viper-ta-1.jpg" title="2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZrVG0toDLKeMUKO4LEfibOlHvz9GaMZrwsmQDUejRQ6BLvc6K7QsrA5K9ZBZCGvDCt4MU_TPygWrvf7bSpG4johpBTGQLesa5jRw08W9POH92-ibAFEzB4QbNEPx81w51CCP4JRShcR8/s1600/2014-SRT-Viper-TA-badge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA" border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZrVG0toDLKeMUKO4LEfibOlHvz9GaMZrwsmQDUejRQ6BLvc6K7QsrA5K9ZBZCGvDCt4MU_TPygWrvf7bSpG4johpBTGQLesa5jRw08W9POH92-ibAFEzB4QbNEPx81w51CCP4JRShcR8/s400/2014-SRT-Viper-TA-badge.jpg" title="2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaq59rY5pgui4zuvDx_AcbRJsaiwfbc7CAGl3o9GokHzfO1RCx1OJ20NehhN-RvHzJ8VeAXQF9IyNOsBZLCXap6eQZVQBk2MC9QG_HTQsU2jhjhMYP-PSXeX4bn1DUdEyilUDHWd4FhfU/s1600/2014-SRT-Viper-TA-badge-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA" border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaq59rY5pgui4zuvDx_AcbRJsaiwfbc7CAGl3o9GokHzfO1RCx1OJ20NehhN-RvHzJ8VeAXQF9IyNOsBZLCXap6eQZVQBk2MC9QG_HTQsU2jhjhMYP-PSXeX4bn1DUdEyilUDHWd4FhfU/s400/2014-SRT-Viper-TA-badge-2.jpg" title="2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2014 Dodge SRT Viper TA</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While the <a href="http://0.0.0.13/03/2014-dodge-srt-viper-ta.html">2014 SRT Viper TA</a> is likely slated for the same underrated reception amidst the Italian, French, and German supercars of the moment, at least its retina-searing colorway is damn loud.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">About the car itself: Back in the ’70s and ’80s “TA” stood for Trans/Am, but as a sign of the times, it now stands for the very-videogame-y term “Time Attack”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Only 33 of these Time Attackers (?) will be produced, all in that crazy tangerine paintjob. While Dodge once hoped the Viper could fight Ferrari or Porsche in the luxurious sports car division, but the TA says “f**k” that noise, scratching leather seats and an audio system in exchange for the ability to hit 60mph in just 3.3 seconds.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It’s an 8.4-liter V10 and 640 horsepower that’ll get the TA to that speed, and oversized brakes will help slow it down once it does. Carbon fiber detailing, and stickers (instead of badges) help to slim the Viper down for the track. Of course, it sports the oversized side exhausts — they’ve become almost as recognizable a trademark as its pouncing snake logo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Considering its relatively accessible $97,000 USD base price, it’s a real shame there are only 33 to be had.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-90050035178458762612013-03-06T01:50:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.462-07:00First Alfa Romeo 4C Promo Touts Brand's Return to the U.S., Configurator Launches in June<div style="text-align: justify;">There's a lot to like about the production <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Alfa%20Romeo%204C">Alfa Romeo 4C</a></b>, from its ultra-lightweight construction that uses carbon fiber components to keep the dry weight at a surprisingly low 895kg or 1,973 pounds, to its nicely crafted body, and one thing to hate: those spider eye-style headlamps that look like a bad afterthought.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUQEk0snHQcDnb07NPtoXbif6jo1isGVC42crujQ0ezy9HU1jXgIU3jW9mQjz1VAGd6KQL0lRqOkEX_6KFt1xm5PTITmmlAn1rI2dPb9nqLOjbK22lo0cWmnM_VpITIFDUeY_D8NFTgc/s1600/Alfa-Romeo-4C-24%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Alfa Romeo 4C" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUQEk0snHQcDnb07NPtoXbif6jo1isGVC42crujQ0ezy9HU1jXgIU3jW9mQjz1VAGd6KQL0lRqOkEX_6KFt1xm5PTITmmlAn1rI2dPb9nqLOjbK22lo0cWmnM_VpITIFDUeY_D8NFTgc/s400/Alfa-Romeo-4C-24%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Alfa Romeo 4C" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, it could be just us and a bunch of other gearheads we talked to and who said the same thing, so if you disagree, don't be shy to share your feelings in the comments.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, the reason why we're coming back to the 236HP (240PS) Alfa 4C that was unwrapped earlier today at the <b>Geneva Auto Show </b>isn't to talk about its lights, but to tell you that the Italian brand has released the first promotion videos of the mid-engine sports car, and launched a primitive online configurator.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Alfa tells us in one of the videos that the full-spec configurator will be available in June. The one that's online now, only gives the chance to choose from two colors for the body and interior trim.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At Alfa Romeo's Geneva motor show press conference, the Italian company's CEO Harald Wester confirmed the 4C's North American premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, with first deliveries before the end of the year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While Alfa won't reveal pricing for the United States until the LA show, Wester did say that the 4C Launch Edition shown in Geneva will be priced at €60,000 (US$78,000) in Europe where it goes on sale in September.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZkF9swhnF-Q" width="540"></iframe> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aCkkPeVvfWY" width="540"></iframe> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8FoPSaCYspI" width="540"></iframe><br /><b> Video Source : </b>YoutubeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-89010667612432830552013-03-06T01:46:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.469-07:00Opel Brings Adam Rocks and R2 Rallye Concepts to the Geneva Motor Show<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As it turns out, <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Italdesign">ItalDesign's</a></b> pair of Parcour concepts aren't the only studies making their debut at the Geneva Motor Show that are inspired by parkour athletes, as<b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Opel"> Opel</a></b> claims the same about its new Adam Rocks, though, we'll take the former any time of the day and night if anybody is offering keys, thank you very much.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It is based on FIA R2 regulations R2 and is powered by a 1.6-liter ECOTEC gasoline engine generating 182hp (185PS / 136kW) and peak torque of 190Nm.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Following its homologation, the ADAM R2 will be eligible for every national championship in Europe. "All 40 vehicles that Opel planned to race in Germany and France have already been sold and are in the hands of their proud owners,” said new Opel CEO, Karl-Thomas Neumann.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-18488192071891731482013-03-06T01:40:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.475-07:00Mitsubishi's Bootylicious GR-HEV Concept is an L200 Pickup from the Future<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the two previously-teased <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Mitsubishi">Mitsubishi concepts</a></b> featuring some kind of electric power, is the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/mitsubishis-bootylicious-gr-hev-concept.html">GR-HEV</a></b>. What it does is to grant us a glimpse into the brand's future design direction, and most likely (very loosely) previews the next generation L200 pickup.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibeYFpoxF405dq0zjs8_x2Iv7DmzBPC3-M_g8GVRfCpTr4H7YCRCLL5sR3nmV28ZzriDf3T4YdSroeMrmR8MktVK6t-bHVjMOeWDKneBCGCsY0AxkSrEw5jTMREqAHWrfe7JKIBIFvMVo/s1600/MitsubishiGR-MiEV-1E12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mitsubishi GR-MiEV" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibeYFpoxF405dq0zjs8_x2Iv7DmzBPC3-M_g8GVRfCpTr4H7YCRCLL5sR3nmV28ZzriDf3T4YdSroeMrmR8MktVK6t-bHVjMOeWDKneBCGCsY0AxkSrEw5jTMREqAHWrfe7JKIBIFvMVo/s400/MitsubishiGR-MiEV-1E12.jpg" title="Mitsubishi GR-MiEV" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoz3N8T8pdfUxlCv5oKePyrQO34F3mCZb30WZErcstKvNCvp04B2rILfGCHw8mCYvCCpAY1mlTX2UJOFbzMf8X4M546BjNWVKXkjVDA9iAoCtwFim63iBdkHuYOK_jTKAymejXakBKbOs/s1600/MitsubishiGR-MiEV-2E22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWwdCU1P9lLYGRLPBjo92iZ7UFtvIBAsXC9LdQH-Ydqqdmg9ascqN6QXurJGjn2AXdJ2sgUS-1bSJIubhYskI0ROJSU0GAeBDpG7rA0ywuAk1mYH_r04G86Sf2BFaVWSPFOOv4B_VzgA/s1600/MitsubishiGR-MiEV-8E82.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mitsubishi GR-MiEV" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWwdCU1P9lLYGRLPBjo92iZ7UFtvIBAsXC9LdQH-Ydqqdmg9ascqN6QXurJGjn2AXdJ2sgUS-1bSJIubhYskI0ROJSU0GAeBDpG7rA0ywuAk1mYH_r04G86Sf2BFaVWSPFOOv4B_VzgA/s400/MitsubishiGR-MiEV-8E82.jpg" title="Mitsubishi GR-MiEV" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is quite handsome, for the type of vehicle it is, and if they don't tone it down too much in its transition from concept to production, then it may even attract some style-conscious buyers, who will be more attracted by its rugged good looks, and the idea behind it, not the necessity of having five seats and a big flatbed on the back.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rugged good looks aside, the GR-HEV is also interesting from a powertrain point of view, as it offers a diesel-electric hybrid along with the firm's Super All Wheel Control system, or S-AWC. No real technical details are available, other than its very low CO2 emissions figure of 149 g/km – an impressive feat for a vehicle of this bulk.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The concept will made its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source : </b>Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-50000989750965879752013-03-06T01:34:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.482-07:00Toyota Conceptualizes New RAV4 and Auris Touring Sports Models in Geneva<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Joining the three-wheel i-Road and FT-86 Open concepts at Toyota's <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Geneva%20Motor%20Show">Geneva motor show</a></b> booth, are three new design studies based on the Japanese brand's new Auris Touring Sports and RAV4 models. According to Toyota, each one was created to individualize and amplify certain aspects of the car's character.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErYsgIJ4xAU4uDnAVCu-SBQmVAUcZSKlTB32aSvLyYFa7cQYNKY1sJBa6iVA6eygg7eCJTKcuycmCJGucowOHdd0bAfc0687EeVSJeqansF73SALPDWKe4ffGHpsfWynqxQw6cxwzdf0/s1600/Toyota-RAV-4-Adventure-1%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Toyota RAV4" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErYsgIJ4xAU4uDnAVCu-SBQmVAUcZSKlTB32aSvLyYFa7cQYNKY1sJBa6iVA6eygg7eCJTKcuycmCJGucowOHdd0bAfc0687EeVSJeqansF73SALPDWKe4ffGHpsfWynqxQw6cxwzdf0/s400/Toyota-RAV-4-Adventure-1%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Toyota RAV4" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQs-3TeY7MZ8IyMN_N8B3UsYXWVEX_L78OsrUSuzfblya_wlmceWJJXFOu1ZVGKpbJaE4UsnPcpNtOPkgXXxRp6fDMAGdalwuX2XBK6jG_8rm2ads6nODdHLoBmkJhYNhepcNsyyL7EBE/s1600/Toyota-RAV-4-Adventure-2%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Toyota RAV4" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQs-3TeY7MZ8IyMN_N8B3UsYXWVEX_L78OsrUSuzfblya_wlmceWJJXFOu1ZVGKpbJaE4UsnPcpNtOPkgXXxRp6fDMAGdalwuX2XBK6jG_8rm2ads6nODdHLoBmkJhYNhepcNsyyL7EBE/s400/Toyota-RAV-4-Adventure-2%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Toyota RAV4" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjI1LKhNkltscfCF4Lpc_QxHluPr0HzaQXBu7A1_FZfQbBI8u2AlSb6blKGpDALArhdMXuwI-2FHusYKWt1BVHJ9mHWQi-1fKlFroDJ-0RDWnyvZE3UzAzG5vA66xYsmOa1v7zQXpI9Q/s1600/Toyota-RAV-4-Adventure-3%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Toyota RAV4" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjI1LKhNkltscfCF4Lpc_QxHluPr0HzaQXBu7A1_FZfQbBI8u2AlSb6blKGpDALArhdMXuwI-2FHusYKWt1BVHJ9mHWQi-1fKlFroDJ-0RDWnyvZE3UzAzG5vA66xYsmOa1v7zQXpI9Q/s400/Toyota-RAV-4-Adventure-3%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Toyota RAV4" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnoK-mzkfHxb7BWeTrLGOFMm-l4FaEsQFshZ7_zjzzsAUeG74vneZfopHWiNrzxN_q-vDWguB5inWoNKxiK_XSbdQBQI2LvwFARBOrHU45WEscC53LN7yJzsj_PooFr-_Lpc_NrN_his/s1600/Toyota-RAV4-Premium-1%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Toyota RAV4" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnoK-mzkfHxb7BWeTrLGOFMm-l4FaEsQFshZ7_zjzzsAUeG74vneZfopHWiNrzxN_q-vDWguB5inWoNKxiK_XSbdQBQI2LvwFARBOrHU45WEscC53LN7yJzsj_PooFr-_Lpc_NrN_his/s400/Toyota-RAV4-Premium-1%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Toyota RAV4" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrSNZkKLBgT9YJtO9fXI9WWZbev8vcgWga09EOEwl_Vy-GHXL3kgHICwBs4sgOVvnTVimBR7KDfcO6dA0Mu6SKOLHyTCbDN-L_Pd-befb2r2Or2FrtfCiM6bFM0Fi8fo-a-Vr_8IU9A0/s1600/Toyota-RAV4-Premium-3%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Toyota RAV4" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrSNZkKLBgT9YJtO9fXI9WWZbev8vcgWga09EOEwl_Vy-GHXL3kgHICwBs4sgOVvnTVimBR7KDfcO6dA0Mu6SKOLHyTCbDN-L_Pd-befb2r2Or2FrtfCiM6bFM0Fi8fo-a-Vr_8IU9A0/s400/Toyota-RAV4-Premium-3%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Toyota RAV4" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We'll begin our tour with the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/toyota-conceptualizes-new-rav4-and.html">RAV4</a></b> Adventure designed to emphasize the SUV's off-road capabilities. Painted in a dark red finish, the Adventure study features extended wheel arches that accommodate larger 20-inch alloy wheels shod in off-road tires, and redesigned front and rear bumpers finished in matt paint and fitted with reworked skid plates.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rounding out the changes are the machined roof rails, a different front grille, chunkier side sills and quad exhaust pipes integrated into the rear bumper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As you can tell by its name, the RAV4 Premium is all about luxury and a more sophisticated look, starting with the exterior that is painted in a bespoke 'Deep Bronze' color, while also gaining chrome trims and roof rails, 20-inch alloy wheels and newly designed bumpers. Inside, the cabin is dressed in two-tone leather with two-tone double stitching used in several areas.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The third and final study is the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Toyota">Auris Touring Sports Black</a></b> that stands out thanks to its 'Night Sky' black metallic paint finish, which contrasts with the red and black 19-inch alloy wheels, and the red inserts on the front and rear end, while there's also a new central exhaust pipe design.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The same color scheme can be found inside, with black leather surfaces and double red stitching featured on the sport seats, steering wheel, door panels, dashboard, gear shift lever and handbrake. Furthermore, Alcantara is used to cover the interior pillars and for the roof lining, while red is the feature color for the instrument panel illumination and the finish on the air vents and cup holders.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source : </b>Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-24603366631574491822013-03-06T01:28:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.488-07:00Italdesign Presents Lamborghini V10-Powered Parcour Concepts<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Even <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Italdesign">Italdesign</a></b> can't stray away from the SUV-mindset that has taken over the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Volkswagen">Volkswagen</a></b> Group lately. At the Geneva Motor Show, the Italian design house, which passed into the ownership of the VW Group in 2010, will debut two new concept models for a high-performance crossover running on<b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Lamborghini"> Lamborghini</a></b> power.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl25GUBFo1ZETH2U8lbB9oxtkIGtumu8XnG3BV1xy9R8xMkQ2BD8PMe9NQ2YuxOcV_PooSE_VjHnqU9qtkp7b8NsYLDS73sxKbnw3sYCzVHANU2QxN0hcGi6B4Jtg_QVIUjhViskIKahw/s1600/ItalDesign-Parcour-Coupe-Roadster-16%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="ItalDesign Parcour Coupe Roadster" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl25GUBFo1ZETH2U8lbB9oxtkIGtumu8XnG3BV1xy9R8xMkQ2BD8PMe9NQ2YuxOcV_PooSE_VjHnqU9qtkp7b8NsYLDS73sxKbnw3sYCzVHANU2QxN0hcGi6B4Jtg_QVIUjhViskIKahw/s400/ItalDesign-Parcour-Coupe-Roadster-16%5B2%5D.jpg" title="ItalDesign Parcour Coupe Roadster" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A 7-speed double-clutch automatic automatic transmission drives all four wheels (on 22-inch rims).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The concepts measure 4,530mm long, 2,070mm wide and 1,335mm high, and tip the scales at 1,550kg or about 3,417 pounds.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Italdesign quotes a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 320km/h (199mph).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-83062964095848881612013-03-06T01:21:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.495-07:00Hamann's New BMW M5 Mi5Sion Begs the Question<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We're guessing <a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/hamanns-new-bmw-m5-mi5sion-begs-question.html">Hamann Motorsports</a> has no time for games when it comes to its new<b> <a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/BMW">BMW</a> M5</b> styling kit named Mi5Sion, which offers the high-performance sedan the most…serious face we've ever seen on an F10.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It also gets a pair of wings at the back and different rims.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Regardless of the exterior components, Hamann customizes the interior of the M5 with bespoke trims on the dash, door panels and center stack, a new flat-bottom steering wheel and aluminum pedals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-35398964634842121652013-03-06T01:15:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.502-07:00Updated Hyundai i20 WRC Looking Good for the Geneva Motor Show<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">While <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Kia">Kia</a></b> has chosen to build and sell actual sporty versions (the Cee'd and Pro_Cee'd GT) of their regular road-going cars, in order to boost the sporting credentials of their brand, sister-brand Hyundai has chosen a slightly different approach in order to achieve the same basic goal – participation in the World Rally Championship.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQ5KFTIwFUb66Rkko0QMFmbgL4jHACYqBLbCf7x-a8XVtK2D3fUp3PQcydfg5pI6d8YfxFJigO9Hv4obo60G0CIS3TijNnMFPbZtsTAaS9Hruw6kQ_i6YDXRBPfb14CIyje1Q38F09vo/s1600/Hyundai-i20-WRC-8%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hyundai i20 WRC" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQ5KFTIwFUb66Rkko0QMFmbgL4jHACYqBLbCf7x-a8XVtK2D3fUp3PQcydfg5pI6d8YfxFJigO9Hv4obo60G0CIS3TijNnMFPbZtsTAaS9Hruw6kQ_i6YDXRBPfb14CIyje1Q38F09vo/s400/Hyundai-i20-WRC-8%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Hyundai i20 WRC" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Their <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/updated-hyundai-i20-wrc-looking-good.html">i20 WRC</a></b> is being worked on and incrementally-improved in preparation for the car's official debut onto the world rally stage, which is set to take place next year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First revealed at the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Motor%20Show">Paris Motor Show</a></b>, last year, the i20 WRC has since received several upgrades, and while it's not really finished, it really looks the part with the latest body upgrades and a revised livery, which combines Hyundai's trademark light-blue color with traditional Korean script.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aside from the cosmetic and aerodynamic alterations, the car has also had its suspension setup retuned, under the supervision Michel Nandan – a WRC veteran. He now heads the newly-created Hyundai Motorsport GmbH, which operates out of Alenzau, Germany and has developed the car along with <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Hyundai">Hyundai'</a></b>s own research and development team, based in Namyan, Korea.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">No technical specifications have been released, but it will most likely be powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, with just under 300 hp, powering all four wheels. Private test sessions will be arranged at various locations around Europe later in the year and more details will be provided along the way.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-86510447792063157382013-03-06T01:09:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.509-07:00New Renault Captur Puts a Crossover Twist to the Clio Platform<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Making its first public appearance today in front of a crowd at the<b> Geneva Auto Salon</b>, is the brand-new <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-renault-captur-puts-crossover-twist.html">Renault Captur</a></b>, a sub-compact crossover based on the Clio's familiar "B-Platform", which also underpins the Nissan Juke, with which it will compete in the European market.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Renault Captur" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJJCeqF0A9XX1L_C0p2uA8sl1z8hG5oFLvOrJcWeZQfqrxMhEznrvalydW8aOyaTJiU63MRUCElAPSi-Gb_IlOxD1zRxDOM4FUPvvmfYi0EsLzB46HPgJtm4iYbvllgM-5Xe549EpaMs/s400/Renault-Captur-20%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Renault Captur" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The French carmaker says the Captur combines "the best of the MPV, SUV and hatchback worlds" in a single package, one that measures 4.12m long, 1.77m wide and 1.57m tall, with a ground clearance of 200mm.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unlike the Juke, the Captur is offered exclusively with front wheel drive and an initial selection of three engines, a 1.2-liter turbocharged TCe petrol in either 89hp (90PS) or 118hp (120PS) versions, the latter only with a dual-clutch EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission, and an 89hp (90PS) turbo diesel, which can be optionally equipped with the EDC.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the highlights of the Captur is the ability to customize its appearance through two-tone paintworks, exterior décor graphics, the color of the wheels, the interior trims and a range of eight, interchangeable, 'Zip Collection' zipped seat covers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-86411074801511056952013-03-06T01:04:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.606-07:00Mitsubishi's CA-MiEV Concept Looks Like a Prius that Shrunk in the Dryer<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the new <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/mitsubishis-ca-miev-concept-looks-like.html">CA-MiEV</a></b>, a <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Geneva%20Motor%20Show">Geneva Motor Show</a></b>-bound concept study made by <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Mitsubishi">Mitsubishi</a></b> to provide us an indication of the next generation of the brand's all-electric models, and which from certain angles, looks like a smaller Toyota Prius with more interesting design details (though, feel free to disagree).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We’re not referring to the gorgeous 911 GT3 that will form the basis of Porsche's new racer but the two Formula 1 arch-rivals that launched their new hypercars at the Swiss show.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2Fw4e6eT9O_AY0Ob7yZs3wgQBHbDvSdkTP0yn8wxgdMVVlS22vIXGvvv-95dXII8FyoPYAG9Zbx2ZTPcuLNyLXGZPmyLpHXXUU7a04CHZOp6LcBZolVafBFUR-CxCneEiVDuze04WE8/s1600/McLaren-MP4-12C-2%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="McLaren MP4 12C" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2Fw4e6eT9O_AY0Ob7yZs3wgQBHbDvSdkTP0yn8wxgdMVVlS22vIXGvvv-95dXII8FyoPYAG9Zbx2ZTPcuLNyLXGZPmyLpHXXUU7a04CHZOp6LcBZolVafBFUR-CxCneEiVDuze04WE8/s400/McLaren-MP4-12C-2%5B2%5D.jpg" title="McLaren MP4 12C" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwPRKjZvUksgKXbZE4iDzCChcAHeNxrztGmCcjy7Zlk2TQXNGz-cx4Z-qtmEbpeEyJq8thu8I2EzTLEcFF28wrJoUkHPXeWI-yV1K-2Nd_2aoMQPuMSyx302dx9VVWgmj4XrptFVivVM/s1600/McLaren-MP4-12C-1%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwlWrZHPzq1KUt7w-MD6v5j-bsOSJlb5Ut9N9GhJHPgU18m3PA0njDyduyqJs1FJ7chQ-edqSjeNYx8CVDloHcH80EfO-Q179yOJKddKu6QXMDekuUxBZY7zKyOqLLQIVpaPKPQKzkKVM/s1600/McLaren-P1-8%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="McLaren MP4 12C" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwlWrZHPzq1KUt7w-MD6v5j-bsOSJlb5Ut9N9GhJHPgU18m3PA0njDyduyqJs1FJ7chQ-edqSjeNYx8CVDloHcH80EfO-Q179yOJKddKu6QXMDekuUxBZY7zKyOqLLQIVpaPKPQKzkKVM/s400/McLaren-P1-8%5B2%5D.jpg" title="McLaren MP4 12C" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">That will be Ferrari and McLaren, then. Both boast outlandish horsepower figures in excess of 900HP, sub-3.0-second 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration times, a level of technology unseen until now in production cars and will be produced in limited numbers and, of course, priced accordingly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Only one of them has a really daft name though… Evo magazine’s Henry Catchpole gave the other a very close inspection and was kind enough to share his thoughts with the rest of us mortals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can watch Henry stroke and caress the McLaren P1 in the way only a true petrolhead would, and also get behind its lovely Alcantara and carbon fiber trimmed wheel in the video that follows right after the break.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-36897198744317968012013-03-06T00:44:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.798-07:00Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition Shines in Geneva<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Geneva%20Motor%20Show">2013 Geneva International Motor Show</a></b> was the venue chosen by <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Aston%20Martin">Aston Martin</a></b> to show off a limited edition model of their new Vanquish. Called the Centenary Edition, it has been made to celebrate the British sports car builder's 100th birthday. And just in case you were wondering, the number of examples to ever be built is limited to just 100 units.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReLVVAHrs0q1JoDnLsut3IYepaWkB3F7k2cL0MKcYCMLIBEcUMuOoIh_iNVuzaHiukFNNjLXzQ_YX5LPSzCOlQIQxfrhfJZlZ43B3e4esAksf8stEvWJQrUb86XwI4UUBOKGh2mxbPoU/s1600/Aston-V-Centenary-12%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Aston Martin Vanquish" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReLVVAHrs0q1JoDnLsut3IYepaWkB3F7k2cL0MKcYCMLIBEcUMuOoIh_iNVuzaHiukFNNjLXzQ_YX5LPSzCOlQIQxfrhfJZlZ43B3e4esAksf8stEvWJQrUb86XwI4UUBOKGh2mxbPoU/s400/Aston-V-Centenary-12%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Aston Martin Vanquish" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARjrnn7J1LGBZ86IrA8UYXGh38rCxnKsRekOzK-Md1tKAGyX-Fd2EKczlfIXE18DjVX0TGcRjYrvj_nyrwcgyVS91BY-d9yWtJ9b7OdETNntvxAww-cefvfmVzGIY8EAR_JZCwBu4FaU/s1600/Aston-V-Centenary-14%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzohnJ6dN06rVN1shH00SZ_rpvQlOSdj7DlZ0fpqB330jIcqM7KCI_Wwl35Z57kB0DtunlmaWz030uCllpPlLUi254Y2iEY3k6O61OE_LRdjHaCpF5GKCCRxaWQO5mo2YrdWlT7m7UWz8/s1600/Aston-V-Centenary-4%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Aston Martin Vanquish" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzohnJ6dN06rVN1shH00SZ_rpvQlOSdj7DlZ0fpqB330jIcqM7KCI_Wwl35Z57kB0DtunlmaWz030uCllpPlLUi254Y2iEY3k6O61OE_LRdjHaCpF5GKCCRxaWQO5mo2YrdWlT7m7UWz8/s400/Aston-V-Centenary-4%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Aston Martin Vanquish" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, what sets it apart from the regular Vanquish? Well, its main standout feature is the two-tone graduated paint scheme – the top part of the silver car's bonnet is black (or very dark grey) and it looks like a visual continuation of the black roof. However, the darker part does not simply stop somewhere, as it blends seamlessly with the car's base color the further down the bonnet you go.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The car's badging is also special, and each piece is made out of solid silver.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Step inside its plush interior features swathes of black leather stitched with contrasting silver thread – similar to what you'd find on the One-77 supercar. Finishing off unique interior features are the embroidered headrests and special metallic scuff plates not found on any other model.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The lucky hundred who will be able to afford this car will also be treated to a gift box which includes useful Aston Martin-branded accessories – we found the inclusion of a "silver polishing cloth" which will "help owners ensure the silver centenary wings badges and sill plaques on their car keep their lustre.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-38047551772644193322013-03-05T18:13:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.895-07:00IED's Alfa Romeo Gloria is a Concept for a Sporty Looking Sedan<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As far as static <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Concept">concept cars</a></b> go, there is only one thing they have to do, and do well: look good and attract attention, in order to consolidate a particular brand's image.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One such example is the Instituto Europeo Di Design or IED-designed<b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Alfa%20Romeo"> Alfa Romeo</a></b> <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/ieds-alfa-romeo-gloria-is-concept-for.html">Gloria Concept</a></b>, which was revealed today at the Geneva Motor Show. It shows a possible future styling direction for a sleek sedan with coupe-inspired lines.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFnZEcGy0pBPhMQwzogO05JxMOI5U1EkRieI0EGZ4nViIVHMUbuaWYQOYlLzqfTyyJcD4mEF38x-XhV3zGIx160cO8oW5G31XPjNdxwWlvKUfxCoglOSfrET7YcOic1sH91eVGixoCBE/s1600/Alfa-Romeo-Gloria-Concept-1%5B3%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFnZEcGy0pBPhMQwzogO05JxMOI5U1EkRieI0EGZ4nViIVHMUbuaWYQOYlLzqfTyyJcD4mEF38x-XhV3zGIx160cO8oW5G31XPjNdxwWlvKUfxCoglOSfrET7YcOic1sH91eVGixoCBE/s400/Alfa-Romeo-Gloria-Concept-1%5B3%5D.jpg" title="Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9A3Fzbf5NdfgvBMJ2Ynj_Lia5iepFsxLvCHcwZmVe75c6mh3Ck1wbT6ipcbQtxZz6zYmvuD0MHT2ER3igLkvLb2ZtptX8x4Vq47-yDtmn9ze4KZ4OoPb0-nEJJhat9fVL7PfPUQvOGxI/s1600/Alfa-Romeo-Gloria-Concept-3%5B3%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxbifsKqWkODh5hSfIpNOyuyjjGd4c__bKithV9tF18wFSKFsR0wc_ZZA9ddx0o6c675gPU4v0teNL-zMNH4Aw_NZAlUMwcVhAIZRnUbXTvz7mHpXey6-wB4HUivsiUF7xv74FMdiWas/s400/Alfa-Romeo-Gloria-Concept-5%5B3%5D.jpg" title="Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvA4eaU34lQkVi6UyRjMlP5vWvvMgftOYGdRlJxPKTklUxE174bLb-d7yIMvndVusiGrLBnRigKdZ-uj7_g9imvuSsvbAx94QUiCSFnHK6PEt_btUP44Pg9vuR3pqQhOr1W3rBxkkfSI/s1600/Alfa-Romeo-Gloria-Concept-6%5B3%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvA4eaU34lQkVi6UyRjMlP5vWvvMgftOYGdRlJxPKTklUxE174bLb-d7yIMvndVusiGrLBnRigKdZ-uj7_g9imvuSsvbAx94QUiCSFnHK6PEt_btUP44Pg9vuR3pqQhOr1W3rBxkkfSI/s400/Alfa-Romeo-Gloria-Concept-6%5B3%5D.jpg" title="Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was designed by a group of 20 students for their thesis project in order to receive their Master of Arts in Transportation Design degree.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, while not directly designed by Alfa Romeo, the Italian automaker did participate in its creation, possibly with their own agenda of previewing a proposed four-door model. The official press blurb states that the concept was designed to accommodate turbocharged V6 and V8 engines, undoubtedly referring to those found under the bonnet of the new Maserati Quattroporte. If so, then all-wheel drive is most likely also in the books.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If this is a preview for a future model, the 4.7-meter long concept is a glimpse at what a possible rear-wheel drive mid-size Alfa could look like.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition, the car has apparently been design to be an appealing prospect mainly for the Asian and North American markets, where Alfa plans to build on its image as being a premium manufacturer of sporty cars, with the irresistible allure of Italian style.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-80977042036684309462013-03-05T18:07:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:08.992-07:00Porsche Unveils 991 GT3 in Geneva<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It's something of a ritual, really, and it dates back to the 964: Whenever <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche">Porsche</a></b> changes the<b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-porsche-911-gt3-boasts-469hp-laps.html"> 911</a></b>, the first reaction from the purists (and, let's admit it, the press too) is that it has somehow lost something of the previous model's character. Never mind that this “character” sometimes felt like killing you…</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Imagine what’s going to happen now that Stuttgart has tampered with one of the holy cows in the 911 ziggurat…</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGeKKUW_mhu7Gkvi4yn6JmvoM7OmwYusjJTQThgUgAbV1ngt9UUjmZPiFQrzTyDBE7TuVBggA-FHsZ8x_iJdndB_G_iIGo-PvnztLWl-Y7j5jY1mMXbH0obUPgm3lvMCGLmmrGnYYQ9s/s1600/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-2%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2014 Porsche 991" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGeKKUW_mhu7Gkvi4yn6JmvoM7OmwYusjJTQThgUgAbV1ngt9UUjmZPiFQrzTyDBE7TuVBggA-FHsZ8x_iJdndB_G_iIGo-PvnztLWl-Y7j5jY1mMXbH0obUPgm3lvMCGLmmrGnYYQ9s/s400/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-2%5B2%5D.jpg" title="2014 Porsche 991" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLE5GQKI-rRLOmWe3zxSr4GKbqkdOR-ptNTF7sGpvvaAhj_Rd30AXYnkR9tRFNNWwQ1EvYVrLxjyp4CmIabpmbOb-40l2hu-jsRn8h9xPt6aChbBH3FUyT3jurS2exKR35hs0Fl8g8pY/s1600/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-3%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2014 Porsche 991" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLE5GQKI-rRLOmWe3zxSr4GKbqkdOR-ptNTF7sGpvvaAhj_Rd30AXYnkR9tRFNNWwQ1EvYVrLxjyp4CmIabpmbOb-40l2hu-jsRn8h9xPt6aChbBH3FUyT3jurS2exKR35hs0Fl8g8pY/s400/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-3%5B2%5D.jpg" title="2014 Porsche 991" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_JfkPmyUWvdvE82DE7GUMEaanuF6UU6p1oMjvZXpC9P8UZ9vpHPmBR21VAhudLTxTUpRt39ueuDLwbGkTSOfHH0ZHAK8ZSlgX3HcLhsaUQEtxL03X29yBSX_kD9ugLZ16e7IceUm80I/s1600/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-4%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2014 Porsche 991" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_JfkPmyUWvdvE82DE7GUMEaanuF6UU6p1oMjvZXpC9P8UZ9vpHPmBR21VAhudLTxTUpRt39ueuDLwbGkTSOfHH0ZHAK8ZSlgX3HcLhsaUQEtxL03X29yBSX_kD9ugLZ16e7IceUm80I/s400/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-4%5B2%5D.jpg" title="2014 Porsche 991" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5u0UtO6aovnTPTySDkQQGPW8h5V3yJqIoKSk0KxtN5G9Js3MWs4lHhK6QFOXifQX2Gx1-W3xV30CbHIVeCvXV3N18EPAxNk1GZ6v6bSslUFwPt1Tsb38QWQS2-5bHuUd0ob3AiEOfqts/s1600/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-5%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2014 Porsche 991" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5u0UtO6aovnTPTySDkQQGPW8h5V3yJqIoKSk0KxtN5G9Js3MWs4lHhK6QFOXifQX2Gx1-W3xV30CbHIVeCvXV3N18EPAxNk1GZ6v6bSslUFwPt1Tsb38QWQS2-5bHuUd0ob3AiEOfqts/s400/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-5%5B2%5D.jpg" title="2014 Porsche 991" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32HZ5mIxtOFUINK0i8gbn2zEh51jNAFag8Y-i-w3eUaSxzbjAl-5Roean023VbQ_YhYnJue3Ixmmb7u6F_ycBDjxEsGB8PACY9RHJddbLyVcNONi91oEwBiJZJ8utQV0bHVtsl4iYl-A/s1600/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-6%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2014 Porsche 991" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32HZ5mIxtOFUINK0i8gbn2zEh51jNAFag8Y-i-w3eUaSxzbjAl-5Roean023VbQ_YhYnJue3Ixmmb7u6F_ycBDjxEsGB8PACY9RHJddbLyVcNONi91oEwBiJZJ8utQV0bHVtsl4iYl-A/s400/2014-Porsche-991-GT3-6%5B2%5D.jpg" title="2014 Porsche 991" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The venerable GT3 no longer uses the old Mezger unit (which also powered the Turbo), and now comes with an electrically assisted power steering, while adding insult to injury, you can have any gearbox you like as long as it’s the updated dual-clutch PDK semi-auto.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, at least the flat-six engine's still in the right/wrong (delete as appropriate) place, there’s a fixed rear wing, twin center exhausts, huge wheels housing equally big stoppers and a big, menacing bumper up front.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Porsche has just released its first video containing driving footage of the 991-gen GT3 that is available after the break. It may be short but it’s mostly action – which, we suspect, is what anyone interested in the new, 469HP GT3 wants to see.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source : </b>Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-42720677050092984192013-03-05T18:02:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.091-07:00New Rapide S Takes Center Stage at Aston Martin's Geneva Motor Show Stand<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Don’t let the “S” designation fool you: the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Rapide%20S">Rapide S</a></b>, which made its debut at the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Geneva%20Motor%20Show">Geneva Motor Show</a></b>, is not a sportier version of <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Aston%20Martin">Aston Martin’s</a></b> sole four-door model but its revamped replacement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The 17 percent more powerful AM11 unit has gained dual camshaft timing, hollow cam shafts, knock sensing and fully CNC machined combustion chambers and has been placed 19 mm lower in the chassis.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thus, the Rapide S is 0.3 seconds faster to the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint, which is dispatched in 4.9 seconds, and its top speed exceeds 305 km/h (190 mph). At the same time, despite being more powerful, it cuts CO2 emissions from 355 to 332 g/km.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The VH platform may be 10 years old now, having debuted in the 2003 DB9, but constant updates by Aston Martin mean that it's now in its fourth generation. The new Gen4 VH architecture forms the basis of the revamped saloon, which is also fitted with a new dynamic stability control system and the ADS adaptive damping with three modes (Normal, Sport and Track) calibrated especially for the Rapide S.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-82906997198922140532013-03-05T17:57:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.187-07:00Pininfarina Honors Late Company Boss with Ferrari 458 Spider-Based Sergio Barchetta<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Famous Italian design house Pininfarina is paying tribute to its former chairman, Sergio Pininfarina, who passed away last July, with a new concept car that bears his name and which it says, "renews the spirit and values" obtained under his leadership "projecting them into the future".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUYiIPY7spDd7GZnfNmPfA6bVa9jMdnaAE1Rv9xGMuvFwabHLhUQ4p2-gEL4xP0Af5glD4ss8U9SAiXTPp7nAwaOK5UC7_7ewGv-97ISwlKYUo7H9W96TYMaXjNgykctSHSa4G1I157I/s1600/Pininfarina-Sergio-Barchetta-4%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ferrari 458 Spider" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUYiIPY7spDd7GZnfNmPfA6bVa9jMdnaAE1Rv9xGMuvFwabHLhUQ4p2-gEL4xP0Af5glD4ss8U9SAiXTPp7nAwaOK5UC7_7ewGv-97ISwlKYUo7H9W96TYMaXjNgykctSHSa4G1I157I/s400/Pininfarina-Sergio-Barchetta-4%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Ferrari 458 Spider" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Pinifarina Sergio is a barchetta-style concept study built on top of the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/pininfarina-honors-late-company-boss.html">Ferrari 458 Spider</a></b> underpinnings, with both the wheelbase and the tracks remaining intact.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Placed behind the driver in a mid-rear-position, is the 458 Spider's 562hp (570PS) 4.5-liter V8 coupled to a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox that directs power to the rear axle.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To compensate for the loss of the windshield, Pininfarina's designers inserted a wing in the front bumper to improve aerodynamics, while a roll-bar with a fixed spoiler protects occupants and increases the down force on the rear axle.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pininfarina says the body's torsion stiffness exceeds that of the original spider, thanks to the reduction in the size of the doors, which now rotate in a 45-degree angle, and due to weight savings of about 150 kg (331 pounds) over the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Ferrari">Ferrari model</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Italian coach-builder quotes a zero to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of under 3.4 seconds, and a top speed of around 320km/h (199mph).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It’s worth noting that Pininfarina states that it places the Sergio "firmly in the tradition of the great Pininfarina one-offs specifically designed for "special" clients, which makes it a real car, not just a show car". What this means, is that if someone is interested, Pininfarina can build the car.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maximum length: 4,550 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maximum width: 1,940 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maximum height: 1,140 mm</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Boot capacity: 110 litres</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Power train (from Ferrari 458 Spider): 4499cc V8; Sequential gearbox 7M + RM</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Package: 2 doors, 2 seats</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chassis: original 458 Spider</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cx XS: about 5% lower than the original car</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Weight: about 1280 kg</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maximum speed: ~320 km/h</div><div style="text-align: justify;">0-100 km/h: less than 3.4 seconds</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-82359406005904566752013-03-05T17:50:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.284-07:00Spyker B6 Venator Treads Out in the Open at the Geneva Motor Show<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We've always appreciated Spyker for their unconventional aircraft-inspired designs and the level of detail and craftsmanship put into their interiors. Thankfully, their all-new <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/spyker-b6-venator-treads-out-in-open-at.html">B6 Venator Concept</a></b>, revealed in <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Geneva%20Motor%20Show">Geneva</a></b> is more of the same. If you know their older cars, then taking one look at this will immediately tell you what this is.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPplpV07PF0X0dQ98ATJVuig9rwK456CdEj7zFYo1j6wTufX6ZnLPA6EV_HpyjIoUIYuoGvxPm-KO3tPj5wNHU1Mu-VcZlgSGQPRMXrnpK_4-HFC-7XroColoiygGNgUHoQhQkJ5C-p8/s1600/Spyker-B6-Venator-001%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Spyker B6" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPplpV07PF0X0dQ98ATJVuig9rwK456CdEj7zFYo1j6wTufX6ZnLPA6EV_HpyjIoUIYuoGvxPm-KO3tPj5wNHU1Mu-VcZlgSGQPRMXrnpK_4-HFC-7XroColoiygGNgUHoQhQkJ5C-p8/s400/Spyker-B6-Venator-001%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Spyker B6" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCVo_N983-bRNoVsdh2pPWv4jVKhnAVmAFNXh7QzIAunuGf3Hkk1_JkcC2lYdJNql1Au_-TW8CnzncY3YKrMgniVrSOboQrsmPFWT0dZh_6nwF-JgdSZbmnzJL5wHy219qJaENeUQcGA/s1600/Spyker-B6-Venator-005%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsEgF6SSauB4e5jY5USLNMo3JRleFjyf1uNS-j_okgiRoU_AFcbJhQVSbdr90n4-hE44EohStN4CkoxVTBQEULKtJOdDA4XnqSTTRCnkajdJJ_YFT19lJ2sBAgvlRFAwspY1K_j_CpFE/s1600/Spyker-B6-Venator-00258%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Spyker B6" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsEgF6SSauB4e5jY5USLNMo3JRleFjyf1uNS-j_okgiRoU_AFcbJhQVSbdr90n4-hE44EohStN4CkoxVTBQEULKtJOdDA4XnqSTTRCnkajdJJ_YFT19lJ2sBAgvlRFAwspY1K_j_CpFE/s400/Spyker-B6-Venator-00258%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Spyker B6" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The B6 is a compact, <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche">Porsche</a></b> Boxster-sized car, with its engine mounted in the middle of its all-aluminium chassis clad in carbon fiber. Providing the car's motivation is a V6 engine, which they say produces in excess of 375 hp.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox, which can also be operated via the exposed-linkage gear lever (a Spyker trademark) or paddles located behind the steering wheel.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Inside the B6 Venator, the airplane-inspired passenger compartment thoroughly deserves being called a "cockpit". Aside from the funky design, future owners of the car will be pleased to know that all the leather used to upholster the interior goes through a "special tanning process" just so the richness of the color finish is just that little bit richer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The start of production is planned for beginning of 2014, and deliveries to Europe, the Middle East and Asia will start soon after. The US is also getting the B6 next year; however, buyers will have to wait until autumn. The price is expected to be roughly the equivalent of between $125,000 to $150,000 (€95,000 to €115,000).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-31161388256462599592013-03-05T17:42:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.380-07:00Suzuki Unveils New SX4 Compact Crossover, Sales Begin this Fall<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The production version of the S-Cross concept, which was displayed by <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Suzuki">Suzuki</a></b> at the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Motor%20Show">2012 Paris Motor Show</a></b>, was unveiled today in Geneva in the form of the new<b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/suzuki-unveils-new-sx4-compact.html"> SX4 compact crossover</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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In its new iteration, Suzuki’s small crossover offers a 430 lt boot that clearly trumps its predecessor’s 270 lt.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Engine options comprise two 1.6-liter units, a gasoline engine based on the current M16A with reduced friction and weight, and a diesel with a variable geometry turbocharger. The former gets a five-speed manual and the latter a six-speeder, while a continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring paddle shifts and a manual mode with seven fixed “gears” is optional.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The new SX4 will go on sale in European markets from autumn in two- and all-wheel drive versions. Suzuki has developed a new 4WD system with four modes that can be selected from the driver via a rotary switch. And no, since Suzuki is pulling out of the U.S., it won't be sold in America.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-36639760775875958882013-03-05T17:35:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.478-07:00Ford Introduces European EcoSport Mini SUV at the Geneva Motor Show<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Nissan">Nissan’s</a></b> success with the funky Juke, the mini crossover niche has become the place to be for mainstream manufacturers. Ford has already displayed its own contender, named the EcoSport, a year ago but its official launch in Europe took place at the <a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/2013-geneva-motor-show.html">2013 Geneva Motor Show</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkXtjGlwKSDVzouIqzeT0_buyy-rvWJpmy66WIQX-2K4RQqiD_O2k6gNWl_crngCfrYLgEYJTfMPYLGIKbTLZIChQ6PMWehy9gdssZhbkp5KWJ9yZ8omuad6iQmPMwnEGkegyCNbzZfI/s1600/Ford-EcoSport-12%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ford EcoSport" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkXtjGlwKSDVzouIqzeT0_buyy-rvWJpmy66WIQX-2K4RQqiD_O2k6gNWl_crngCfrYLgEYJTfMPYLGIKbTLZIChQ6PMWehy9gdssZhbkp5KWJ9yZ8omuad6iQmPMwnEGkegyCNbzZfI/s400/Ford-EcoSport-12%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Ford EcoSport" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The gasoline units are a 109HP (110PS) 1.5-liter normally aspirated four-cylinder and the acclaimed 123HP (125PS) 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged unit, while the sole diesel option is a 89HP (90PS) 1.5-liter that, according to Ford, will deliver “class-leading” fuel efficiency.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“The all-new Ford EcoSport for Europe is extremely economical, flexible and stylish and will, alongside the new B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle, the best-selling Fiesta and all-new Tourneo Courier – complete a comprehensive small car line-up for Europe”, said Nick FitzGerald, chief programm engineer for the EcoSport.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The EcoSport, which was developed entirely in South America, will join the Kuga in Ford’s European SUV line-up and will be followed by the next-generation Edge and the seven-seat Explorer, which will be manufactured in Russia starting later this year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-47912447961253426192013-03-05T17:29:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.575-07:00Subaru's Viziv Concept Previews Future Design Direction and New Diesel-Electric Hybrid<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Whenever you hear the words <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Subaru">Subaru</a></b> and crossover in the same sentence, images of the brand's much-loved Forester come to mind, a car for which stylish good looks take a back seat in favor of interior space, practicality and simplicity.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRX7Ia4ZflXk5LascRyFZHG3sZ8DWUncigjdzNlj-EuplWOdQ1Z7ltDPW9jqlxLT3u5vomOQqaUtSssGfG-2qzrFz7vCkduU0XUTtut_SNFTvjZ8ZhN6Qkbi8pCLCfMYAXkzRftoXNEBY/s1600/Subaru-Viziv-11%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Subaru Viziv Interior" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRX7Ia4ZflXk5LascRyFZHG3sZ8DWUncigjdzNlj-EuplWOdQ1Z7ltDPW9jqlxLT3u5vomOQqaUtSssGfG-2qzrFz7vCkduU0XUTtut_SNFTvjZ8ZhN6Qkbi8pCLCfMYAXkzRftoXNEBY/s400/Subaru-Viziv-11%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Subaru Viziv Interior" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, with the Viziv crossover concept, revealed at the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Geneva%20Motor%20Show">Geneva Motor Show</a></b>, Subaru is announcing a much more style-oriented approach for its future models and its design direction in general.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The concept features a "Subaru Boxer Diesel Hybrid" system, which uses the company's 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed turbo diesel engine in conjunction with two rear-mounted electric motors. With various selectable modes, the system ensures the car has adequate grip in slippery conditions, while at the same time being at home in town.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From a design standpoint, the<b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/subarus-viziv-concept-previews-future.html"> Viziv concept</a></b> is rather successful, we say. With clean, flowing lines and a prominent front fascia, the car heralds the arrival of a much better-looking range of Subaru vehicles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hopefully, the modern design of the interior will also serve as inspiration for future road-going models, as this is an area where the Japanese automaker's offerings have never really shined.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The hybrid powertrain will also make its way into future production models, but will it mean the end of fun-to-drive Subarus? After all, remotely controlled electric motors can't really be a substitute for a prop shaft sending the engine's power to the wheels, at least not in terms of driver engagement and the overall experience of driving a car.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-45913723845341960432013-03-05T17:21:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.671-07:00New 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The new <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-2014-corvette-stingray-convertible.html">Corvette Stingray Convertible</a></b> made its first public outing at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show today, and we must admit, it looks as good, if not better, in the flesh than what the renderings (?) and the official studio shots hinted at.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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"As a result, the Corvette Stingray offers an open-top driving experience with no compromise in performance, technology or design."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Corvette Stingray Convertible is fitted with a fully automatic top that can be opened or closed remotely using the key fob from the outside, and at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31mph) when inside.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like the coupe, the soft-top version is powered by GM's new LT1 6.2-liter V8 delivering an estimated 450 horsepower and 450 lb-ft (610 Nm) of peak torque, paired to either a 7-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Customers can also fit the convertible with the track-capable Z51 Performance Package, which includes the following items: an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling system, integral brake, differential and transmission cooling, as well as a unique aero package to improve high-speed stability.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"We wanted the driving experience of the Corvette to live up to the performance expectations that come with the ‘Stingray’ name,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “Because it was designed from the beginning as an open top car, the Corvette Stingray delivers an exhilarating, connected driving experience - no matter what configuration you choose.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Both the Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible will arrive in global markets in late 2013. According to GM, changes for Corvettes destined for export "vary only in equipment required to accommodate the respective markets’ regulations, such as lighting, headlamp washers, and outside mirrors".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-42765443598484706582013-03-05T17:14:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.767-07:00Koenigsegg Celebrates 100th Car Built in 10 Years With One-Off Hundra Special<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Starting a car company is a task for the brave at heart. Christian von <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/starting-car-company-is-task-for-brave.html">Koenigsegg’s</a></b> achievement is even more admirable as, after only 10 years, he has managed to shift 100 of the ultra-fast, and ultra-expensive, hypercars that bear his name.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLi_CJ_M7tNhpTp_4Bd7sFw5-olZczGh3U9dCc3P4w0A626emVgtpmleAFGz3sJqXNs7nlo4l7x8UBlmJKK3z5QvejNCSQFQz0KoM94UBAD1nFMv1imJ2w2yir3wSZUgEx9zKqfmh0-g/s1600/Koenigsegg-Agera-S-Hundra-2%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koenigsegg Hundrs" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLi_CJ_M7tNhpTp_4Bd7sFw5-olZczGh3U9dCc3P4w0A626emVgtpmleAFGz3sJqXNs7nlo4l7x8UBlmJKK3z5QvejNCSQFQz0KoM94UBAD1nFMv1imJ2w2yir3wSZUgEx9zKqfmh0-g/s400/Koenigsegg-Agera-S-Hundra-2%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Koenigsegg Hundrs" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koenigsegg Hundrs" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuoprXITTk9H_N_lhnOrB4XecoFiAG5KNZMEGTg1c9faCPy0AE6-on4orTrnl0UUzrORrcuv_yvNDhWYmYbradMpcuKoOmbzSo6P2-oYC5z7plOlRBn0LZ3BjhUh2L3rf4dets1sfzrA/s400/Koenigsegg-Agera-S-Hundra-10%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Koenigsegg Hundrs" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To commemorate the event the Swedish company decided that the 100th production car built, an Agera S destined for a well-off client based in Hong Kong, would be something special and would be unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Enter the Hundra, which is Swedish for “100”, an Agera S with hand laid and swirled 24-carar gold leaf inlays in its carbon bodywork. The latest version of Koenigsegg’s supercar is powered by a turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 that puts out 1016HP and sprints from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.8 seconds.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“A lot has happened in the last 10 years”, said von Koenigsegg, adding that the company does not rest on its laurels: “On the contrary. The Koenigsegg range still stands proud, head to head against the greatest new car onslaught in hypercar history.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So he’s not afraid that the new wave of rivals, like the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder will upstage his own models?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Actually no, not a bit: “Our team can’t even wait to get their creation of passion measured against all the latest and greatest hypercars currently being launched.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Articles Source :</b> Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723776692507322305.post-4604591483776949052013-03-05T17:09:00.000-08:002013-03-27T03:26:09.864-07:00Honda Civic Wagon Concept Officially Debuts in Geneva<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's get two things straight: the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/2013/03/lets-get-two-things-straight-honda.html">Honda Civic Wagon Concept</a></b>, revealed at the <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Geneva%20Motor%20Show">Geneva Motor Show</a></b>, is not really a concept, as it is more of a pre-production car with some fancy bits bolted on – these exact body panels and its shape will be carried over to the actual production model.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIrgUA0DTkSniZSsKtK5iYxCIPBAdKagz8RcIQieojkNJRlW4B7jcBASbUj9h8VliWN5uX8evxCREKmSUq-pUo1ecSvlNUocSDaQG_dkiIRvHYNQ2Cawd69ZF4E0gDFKLrr7ARcL1-3w/s1600/Honda-Civic-Wagon-7%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Honda Civic Wagon" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIrgUA0DTkSniZSsKtK5iYxCIPBAdKagz8RcIQieojkNJRlW4B7jcBASbUj9h8VliWN5uX8evxCREKmSUq-pUo1ecSvlNUocSDaQG_dkiIRvHYNQ2Cawd69ZF4E0gDFKLrr7ARcL1-3w/s400/Honda-Civic-Wagon-7%5B2%5D.jpg" title="Honda Civic Wagon" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The second thing is that <b><a href="http://running4heartlinec-sections.blogspot.com/search/label/Honda">Honda</a></b> really needs to make it work, as sales of the latest UK-built Civic hatchback have been less than satisfactory.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Getting back to the first point we made, and the fact that the basic shape of this concept will carry over to the production car, that is a very good thing, since one of the reasons for the hatchback's modest sales numbers was its somewhat awkward styling, an issue we say the estate thoroughly corrects, and once out, will have one of the most distinctive estate shapes in its class.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It will also come with an all-important small-displacement diesel engine, in the form of Honda's new 1.6-liter unit, with 118 hp (120 PS) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft). Sure they had the trusty 2.2-liter diesel before, but most buyers don`t usually opt for the bigger units, and now that a smaller one is available, it will most likely make up the bulk of the sales.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also, it needs to improve on the rather uninspiring driving dynamics the hatch has been criticized for, especially when it faces very talented competition in the class, in the form of the Ford Focus Wagon and, of course, Volkswagen, with their new Golf Variant. Also, there's the estate version of the new Toyota Auris (another Japanese car built in the UK) for Honda to worry about.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Articles Source : Carscoop</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18304952087787605930noreply@blogger.com0