BMW puts i8 of tech based campaign

SAN FRANCISCO -- BMW is learning that what distinguishes the ultimate driving machine can be a metter of taste.

To win over the growing ranks of wealthy car buyers who care model about technology than horsepower or heritage think Telsa the German brand is delivering its message throuch a new marketing vehicle : the i8.

BMW has put the $136,650 plug-in hybrid sports car at the center of a national marketing campaign called "BMW Innovations,"which started Sept. 1 its goal is to cast a glow from the i8's tecnology halo over the entire BMW lineup --  and increase sales of bread-and-butter products such as the 3-series sedan and x3 crossover.

One of the new TV sport, "Loking Forward," facuses on the i8's full-color head-up display, which project the speedometer and turn display which projects the speedometer and turn-by-turn navigation instructions onto the wildshiled to keep the driver's eyes on the road.It does so, a narrator says, "even when you're driving the BMW's series" -- and voila, the i8 visually morphs into BMW's classic sports sedan, Which also offers the head-up display.

Electric Car Production from Audi

Supermini : 
A supermini is reportedly the car on the anvil as per a report by what car ? Audi CEO, Rupert Standler says:.."so we are planing for a changing market when customers will be ready." Audi is alredy busy on the electric sports car planned with a limited number release by 2012 to be marketed under the E-tron name.

A Sedan For the Speedway

Its wheelbase is 4.2 inches longer and it has two additional doors, but the Dodge Charge sedan is virtually a mechanical twin of the challenger coupe.SO it was straightforward enough to move the parts that turn a challenger into a hellcat over to the Charger.

 

 The Charger hellcat will not only be the most powerful sedan from any mainstream manufacturer but it maybe the fastest four-door on earth.Because the Charger body is more aerodynamically efficient than the Challenger's the top speed is higher : 204 miles per hour, compared with the Challenger Hellcat's 199.

The 2015 Changer Hellcat, which arrives this fall at an expected price above $60,000 will be powered by the same supercharged 707-horsepower Hemi V8 found in the Challenger Hellca.

Taking a Bugatti Veryon across the USA 2015

"A Boo-gahdi? Are you famous ?" On a packed Santa Monica pier, sprawl of LA to the right, Pacific Ocean to the left, the pneumatic blonde - hair dyed porcelain-white, bosoms overinflated as basketballs, hot pants lacquered to posterior - leans over the Veryon's door, inch-long eyelashes almost brushing my face."Can I get ride ?"

Taking a Bugatti Veryon across the USA 2015 "Er, no," reply. "I'm not famous. I'm.. English it's not my car".

Pneumatic Blonde's demeanour switches, flick-knif style, from conquettish to caustic. "Then get off the frickin' pier !!" And away she huffs, six-inch heels stomping the boardwalk, in hunt of a man ogf true wealth and, eventually a messy, profitable divorce settlement.

And in that instant it pops the dizzy sense of euphoria, of utter relief at having delivered a two-million quid, 260mph hypercar - the greatest car in the word, no question - on the biggest, daftest road trip in TG history 2,404 miles from Chicago to tje LA waterfront whitout damage,speeding ticket or the most retweeted crash in history.

Honda NSX

Price : £100,000 (est)
On Sale : mid-2015

 

 As well as launching a new Civic Type R and returning to F1 as an eiginer builder, Honda will revive its NSX next year.But the new supercar will be a hybird. A mid-mounted direct-injection v6 will drive the rear whells through a twin-clutch gearbox while three electric motors -- twon on the front axle and one built into the gearbox -- give the car four-wheel drive and a combined power output of over 400bhp.The motors will also have a torque vectoring function, ensuring agile handling.

New Masda 2 2015

Price : £12K

It gets a range of new SKYACTIV technologies that improve the chassis, powertrains, body and suspension and there's also a serious visual update as well: it's far more stylish than the current2.

There's a lot at stake witch the new Mazda 2 , but the changes over the previous model are pretty extensive.

Four new trim levels improve things inside as well, with better materials, higher quality and stronger refinement, which should tahe the foght to its European rivals.

Jaguar XE 2015

Price : £25,000 

 The XE is going to be Jaguar's most inportant car for years.It'll be aiming to break German brands's dominance of the compact executive class, eith a raff of new tecnologhy to lure buyer away from the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class.This shot of the nose is all we've seen so far, but a clean design with XJ styling cues is a strong starting point.

This will be first Jahuar to use a new aluminium platform-which also serves as the basis for the upcoming C-X17 SUV - and will be offerd with a variety of new four-cylinder engines.Some will emit less than 100g/km of C02 and others will hep the car top  186mph.We'll  see the production model by the end of the year, with estate and coupe versions to follow.

Hyundai Sonata : Playing It Safe

Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 Now With Less Fluid

First, if you were hoping that Hyundai's head-turning, swoopy designs would continue-after all, they have been hugely effective in getting Hyundais noticed in the last few years-you'll be disappointed.This is the second production Hyundai, Following the new Genesis luxury sedan, to wear the company's new Fuidic Sculpture 2.0 design languange, and now we can say with certaily that Fuidic Scultre 2.0 has a lot less "fluid". While we're told that there will be some changes to fascias front and rear for the American market, most of what you see here is what we'll get when the car makes its U.S. debut a few weeks from now at the 2014 New York auto show.

The face is handsome,if more mundane, arrangement of polygonal lights and grille shapes, with the de riguer strip of LED daytime running light lining the inner and upper edges. The bodysides provide some continuity from the 2014 Sonanta, including a chrome element joing the headlamps and the side windows, an arching fastback roofline, and a subtler (but still present) upward swoosh in the doors. A panorama roof option continues, while out back, the tall, square deck contains higher-set taillamps shaped like, well, they don't really have a shape.

Spesifications & Price :

2015 Ford Mustang Debuts

The car will shrink just a bit in length and height, although it will have a significantly wider rear track. More important to its long, sleek look is that the A-pillar moves back by more than an inch and the hood and rear deck are lower.Interior volume increases, but the rear seats in the mustang are still best enjoyed by the headless.Try not to bleed all over the place though, sinze the materials and finishes are much improved, with lots of soft-touch plastic, metallic trim, and better leather.

Both current Mustang engines will carry over, joined by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder-first seen in Lincoln's MKC.This new addition toFord's EcoBoost family is direct-injected and uses a twin-scroll turbocharger and air-to-air intercooler to produce at least 305 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.

Ford is being coy abot power levels, declining to give exact numbers for any of the three.However, the folks in Dearborn project that the 3.7-liter V-6 actually will lose five horse and 10 lb-ft, dropping to 300 and 270.The 5.0liter V8 is expected to make at least 420 horsepower and 396 lb-ft of torque, but don't be srprised if Ford announces bigger numbers before the car goes sale.

The Mustang will start at $24,425 including destinations charges, when it goes on sale later this year.

World Fisrt Laser Hed-Up Display Enhance Range Rover Evoque And SW1 Special Editions

• Paris Motor Show debut for new Range Rover Evoque special editions inspired by the iconic Union Flag
• SW1 Evoque features the flag in two distinctive styles; full colour and stylish Monochrome
• World-first intergrated laser Head-Up Display now available to order across Range Rover Evoque line-up

The instantly recognisable design of the British falg and its combination of red, white and blue provides the perfect theme for Evoque which is a huge British success story. Range Rover Evoque was designed and developed at Land Rover's Design and Engineering headquarters in Gaydon,Oxfordshire, and is manufactured in HalewoodMeseyside.

To date Evoque has won 161 international awards and recorded more than 340,000 sales wordwide, making it the fast-selling Land Rover of all time.Land Rover celebrates the best of British with new personalisations options and technology  for the Ranger Rover Evoque. SW1 special editions Evoque is the firts in "inspired by Britain" special editions from jaguar Land Rover's award winning design team. The new models provide additional personalisation opportunities for Evoque customers globally.

The New Ferrari 458 Speciale Spider

Specifications :

• year : 2015
• make : Ferrari
• model : 458
• price : $285000
• engine : v8
• Horsepower @ RPM : 596 @ 9000
• Torque @ RPM : 6000
• 0-60 time : 3 sec.
• Top Speed : 202 mph

The news broken by 4wheelsnews.com via "inside sources" within Ferrari, but the details behind the model remain a relative mystery for now. What we know for sure is that this model will weigh significantly less than current 458 Italia Spider, carry the same engine as the Speciale Coue and clip 60 mph in around three trikc of the second hand.

The 458 Speciale was a bit of a surprise when the details began leaking out in 2013 and we ware in for an even bigger treat when it debuted during the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show with in 596 horsepower -34 more horse than the base 458-398 pound-feet of torque 200 pounds of weight loss, and three-second 0-to60 mph time. Now on june 24th, 2014 rumors surfaced claiming that ferrari is planing on removing the top from the 458 Speciale, creating a new , road and track - ready spider.

Bugatti Veyron's Successor Could be Called "Chiron"

With only a hadful of cars left to be sold. the venerable and spectacular Bugatti Veyron is getting ready to hit the history books, There's been a lot of talk about its successor, reportedly due in 2017 but details are still under wraps as of August 2014.

What we know for a fact is that the vehicle coming to replace the Veron will be more powerful meaning output will blast beyond the 1,250 horsepower mark. Naturally, Buggati will want to inprove on its Guinness Book record for the fastest production car.

As we're waiting for Bugatti to confirm whether or not the veyron successor will carry a hybrid drivetrain - as suggested buy a pair of mules spotted on the Nurburgring track in April 2014- the folks over at car and Driver claim the have solved one mystery surrouding the new supercar. Namely, the next uber-fast Buggaty will bear the Chiron moniker. What's more the report suggests the so-called Chiron will make its first public appearance as soon as 2015, meaning the Veron might get heir to the speed-record throne sooner than expected.

Jaguar F-type R Roadster 2015

Estimated Arrival and Price:

It's hard to peg an on-sale date at this point, but given how production-ready this prototype looks, figure on a debut either late this year or early next.The 2015 F-type R coupe cost an MSRP of $99,925, a $22,000 premium over the coupe v-6S. Applying the same math to the V-^ S droptop, the F-type R roadster's MSRP could reach $104K, some $11K more than the V-8 S roadster.

What It is : A 2015 Jaguar F-type R roadster undergoing testing in Germany, Although the test team has made a gallant effort, no amount of squigglu-patterned vinyl wrap can hide the large front air splitter that appears to be even bigger than that of the hottestcat in the current F-type lineup,The R coupe.

The same goes for the large lip affixed to the deployable rear wing-which appears to be fixed in the "up" position here-that extends all the way to the fenders. Could jaguar have affixed the outsized aero just to paly with us ? Absolutely.But look closer, and you'll see that this cat is waering carbon-ceramic brake rotors, which currently are only avaiable on F-type V-6s and R coupes

Audi A3 2015

The redesigned 2015 Audi A3 earns praise for its peppy turbocharged egines sporty handling and long list of standart and optimal feature .

The 2015 A3 comes standart with a turbocharged four-ylinder engine taht test drivers  say produces plenty of power for higway mergin. A more powerful all-wheel drive version of the redesigned A3 sedan is available and reviewers write that it provides even more impressive  acceleration. According to the EPA, the base 2015 Audio A3 gets 24/33, despite having more horsepower and all-whell drive. Reviewers agree that the base A3 has a smooth ride, agile hadling and responsive steering while all-wheel drive models are even more dynamic thanks to their additional grip.

Reviewer remark that the 2015 Audio A3'sinterior har an attractive, user-friendly design and some of nicest materials in the class. However, the A3 has a small trunk for the class and most reviewers think its rear seats provide limited head and legromm when compared with other small car.

Standart features in Audi A3

• a 12-way  power -adjustable driver's seat
• a panoramic sunroof
• a 10-speaker audio system
• satelite radio
• HD Radio
• Bluetooth
• automatic windshield wipers and headlight 
• Audi's MMI indotaiment system

which uses a 4G cellular connection to provide a WiFi hot spot and Google Maps views for the navigation system.

The New VW Polo GTI 2015

Details are sparse, so we'll be quick : Volkswagen has released the firts official of the details for this , the brand new Polo GTI.

Due to be officialy uneiled at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, this new Polo GTI ditches the old 1.4-litre twin-chargedfour-pot for a 1.8-litre turbocharged motor, here producing 189bhp - 12bhp more the beforre - and 236lb ft of torque.

A six-speed manual gearbox wil be standart (with the option of VW's venerable seven-speed DSG) driving the front wheels, to record a 0-62mph time of 6.7 seconds -a mite quicker than a Fiesta ST - and top speed of 147 mph.

it'll get LED headlights and optional adaptive sport suspension, and, um, tha;s about all we can tell you at this stage.You'll be able to get your order in before the end of the year for delivery in 2015.

Whats this mystery Lamborghini?

Lamborghini is planning on revealing a new car at the up coming Paris Motor Show.At least we think it's a new car . int fact, we'are not event sure it's a car.

The Italian company with a superlative track record for pulling the biggest surprices at motor shows has released a simple outline sketch of a car it plans on showing to the baying masses at paris next month.

No informations, other than the cryptic line "once perfection is achied you can just double it" has been released.Whether that means the italians are planning another four-door supercar (that'll be the 'double' bit) in the vein of the gorgeous Estoque could be a possibility.

"The old one was like an Italian Rolls-Royce." he told at the Seat Ibiza's 30th anniversary party. "I thin there's space for it today."
It certaily fits the mould of a modern-day Espada.But then this is Lamborghini. It also fits the mould of a bloddy intergalactic space cruise. Or a battleship. Or a transforming death robot equipped with frickin LAZERS.

Five of the Most Grueling Rally Events Ever Held in the world

For well over a century. car racing has been a way to push both men and machinew to their absolute limits. In the early days of motosports merely finishing an event was considered an astonishing feat. but competitor began to look for new ways to chalenge them selves as cars got faster and more reliable.

1. Acropolis Rally 

The Acropolis Rally has been heild in Grece since 1953. It traditionally takes place in the summer so it is notorious for its hot temperatures. Some pilots have reported seeing temperatures as hight as 122 degrees in the cockpit of their car.

Rocks on the gravel stages present another sizable challengae.Advancements int tire technology have facilitated the task of getting thtough the even without havinf to change a whell. but hitting too big of a rock can wreak havoc on suspension.

2.Baja 1000

The Baja 1000 has been held in the Baja California region of Mexico sice 1967 . All kinds of vehicles are eligible to participate in the Baja 1000 including production cars, trucks, buggies and ATVs .
The first editions was won by a Volkswagen-based-Meyes Manx a victory that helped turn the buggy into an American icon.

Abig part of what makes the Baja 1000 so challenging is that the course is rountinely booby-trapped by spectator who dig holes and build make-shift jumps. The Baja is so grueling that Ford tested the durability of the new 2015 f-150 s aluminium structure by secretly entering a completely disguised prototype in the 2013 edition of the race.

 3.Bank Utama Rally-Rally Indonesia

The Rally Bank Indonesia (formerly known as the Bank Utama Rally) arguably takes a biggest toll on drivers than it does cars.it takes place within place within a stone's throw of the equator so temperatures rach scorching higs and humidy sometimes rises to 90 percent. In the late-1990s, participants reoprted they found themeselves drigkingover two and a half gallons throughtout the day.

That's not to say the cars have it easy.Torrential rains are capable of suddenly turning the course into an endless stretch of mud making it exceedingly difficult to drive in a straight line. the tough roadconditions pushed Pirelli to design an unusually naroow tire specifically for the Rally Indonesia in the late 1999s.

4.Camel Trophy

Introduced in 1980, the annual Camel Trophy was sometimes called the olympics of 4x4. Generally sponsored by Land Rover the evant blended explorations wht competitions by taking participants across entire continents sometimes in terrible weather conditions.

In the late 1990s, the event started to shif its focus and include other kinds of sport like kayaking and mountain biking, Land Rover stopped sponsoring it in 1998 and the last Camel Torphy was held in 2000.

5.London-to-Sydney Rally

The London-to-Sydney Rally was the brainchild of the three journalists loking for an innovative way toboost British export all around the word. The Journalist reasoned that folks would be more inclined to  buy a British car after seeing one rip up dirt roads in the countryside.

The race was opened to all kinds of cars so odds are the effect it had on the British car industry was negligble at best. It was held again in 1997,1993,2000 and 2004