Hyundai Motors – Rhys Millen Racing – Testing time with 2013 Genesis Coupe



HYUNDAI MOTORSPORTS – RHYS MILLEN RACING – TESTING TIME with 2013 Genesis Coupe

In preparation for Pikes Peak, Rhys Millen and his custom-built Hyundai racer head out to the proving grounds in Mojave, California. Are you ready ? 😉

Speeding it up with Patrick Dempsey – Porsche Ad



Speeding it up with Patrick Dempsey – Porsche Ad

Hollywood star, Porsche fan, race driver: Follow Patrick Dempsey and his team partners Patrick Long and Joe Foster to idyllic France where getting ready for the legendary 24 Hours literally turns into a 24/7 job.

2013 New Porsche Panamera Diesel

2013 All–New Porsche Panamera Diesel – A new engine, more power and improved dynamic performance With its completely new 300-bhp engine and dynamic performance package, Porsche has made the Panamera Diesel even more attractive just in time for this year’s International Motor Show (IAA). The vehicle has once again been...
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Renault Captur ‘Arizona’ limited-edition

Renault’s new Captur ‘Arizona’ limited-edition version To mark the end of the summer-holiday period, Renault has introduced a new, limited-edition version of Captur. Renault Captur ‘Arizona’ places the emphasis firmly on adventurer looks. Renault has introduced its first limited-edition version of Captur – Renault Captur ‘Arizona’ – which is sure...
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Ford Taurus – Ford Taurus commercial



Ford Taurus (sixth generation) – Ford Taurus commercial

The 2013 refresh of the Taurus was unveiled at the 2011 New York Auto Show and bears cosmetic changes, new engines and new technology. The most obvious change at first glance is the new front fascia incorporating sharper angles very similar to the recent facelift of the Ford Territory in Australia.

Changes to the rear of the car were minor with the only noticeable change being new taillights and dual exhaust tips (only the SHO has true dual exhaust while the other trim levels use a single exhaust that splits under the car). While the interior remains mostly unchanged, the Taurus now incorporates the MyFord Touch system which means a new head unit with 8″ touch screen, steering wheel and interactive gauge cluster. Other features new to the 2013 Taurus include a heated steering wheel, and an all new Sony sound system featuring HD Radio and iTunes Tagging. Additional interior features include Multicontour seats with Active Motion (massage), push-button start, auto high beams and a rear view camera.

The engines available on the face lifted Taurus are an 2.0 L EcoBoost engine with 240 hp (179 kW; 243 PS) and 366 N·m (270 lb·ft) of torque while achieving 22/32/26 mpg. The standard engine is the 3.5 Duratec with 288 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque while achieving 19/23/29 mpg. On SHO models there is a 3.5 L turbocharged V6 272 kW (370 PS; 365 hp) of power and 475 N·m (350 lb·ft) of torque. This engine is paired with six-speed high capacity 6F55 SelectShift Automatic.

The 2013 Taurus SHO’s European rivals are the Volvo S60 T6 R-Design, the BMW 550i (F10), the Mercedes E550 (W213), and the Porsche Panamera 4S.

It became available at dealerships starting in March 2012 and this generation had become the First Generation and arrived in the Middle East for the 2013 model year and replaced the Ford Crown Victoria which had ended at the very end of its 2012 model year, says Wikipedia.

2013 All-New Skoda Rapid Spaceback

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2013 All-new Citroen Picasso, a modern artist ?

    New compact MPV from Citroen

    Citroen’s new C4 Picasso has lost weight, boasts more cabin space, and enough touchscreen gadgetry inside to embarrass a branch of Currys.

    What’s under the skin of the new Citroen C4 Picasso?

    Underpinning the car is PSA Peugeot-Citroen’s new do-it-all platform. The aluminium architecture is 70kg lighter than the old car’s chassis, while a stretched wheelbase and shrink-wrapped overall dimensions mean the overall weight savings compared to the outgoing C4 Picasso is 140kg.

    Citroen claims the C4 Picasso now weighs the same as its smaller stablemate, the C3 Picasso, while boasting a bigger cabin, and a class-best boot-space of 537 litres. Engines are mounted 40-50mm lower than the old car, for a double-whammy of lower centre of gravity and pedestrian-friendly crash protection.

    From the front, the C4 is a rather pretty thing. It has a set of LED lights just above its headlights, with a chrome strip running along the front of the bonnet. While the car looks big, it is actually 4cm lower and 4cm shorter than its predecessor. Inside, the excellent driving position does well to hide the C4’s size.

    There will be four trim levels available in the UK – VTR, VTR+, Exclusive and Exclusive+. Entry-level VTR models start at £17,500 and are only available with either a 119bhp 1.6-litre four cylinder petrol engine or an 89bhp 1.6-litre diesel engine. These models can only be had with a five-speed manual gearbox. VTR versions are equipped with toys such as, air-con, an electronic parking brake, 16-inch alloys, cruise control and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system incorporating Bluetooth, FM radio, AUX-in and USB connectivity.

    It comes with a six-speed manual gearbox that’s a little notchy. However, the optional ETG6 semi-auto ‘box is far worse; this is optimised for economy rather than smoothness, so it’s very slow to change gears by itself, and the car lurches when it does. The e-HDi 90 model is a particularly efficient option when combined with this EGT6 gearbox – it averages 74.3mpg and emits just 98g/km of CO2 – but the more powerful manual e-HDi 115 is still efficient with emissions of 105g/km.

    Clearly the diesel model makes more sense, with its reasonable acceleration, quiet engine note and seriously impressive running costs. That’s not to say the petrol isn’t without its benefits, though, offering a 0-62mph time of 9.0 seconds – that’s significantly quicker than any other model in the range. It’s a nice, smooth engine, with less rattle and vibration than the diesels.

    Citroen has certainly made sure that the new C4 Picasso stands out, with razor-thin daytime running lights flowing in to a full-width chromed double chevron grille. It’s got sporty new proportions, too, at 40mm lower and 40mm shorter than before, while keeping the same width. The squat, ground-hugging stance is more reminiscent of a hatchback than of an MPV, making the C4 Picasso look like nothing else in this class. The interior also looks stylish and upmarket, with all models getting a seven-inch colour touchscreen in the centre console. There are classy Citroen ‘DS’-inspired touches, too, like dual-colour leather seats.

    The Citroen C4 Picasso rides on an entirely new platform called EMP2. It has been developed with Peugeot and will underpin the majority of all their future models. With that much invested in this platform, it’s certain to have been extensively tested for reliability, as have the range of engines used in the C4 Picasso. Most have been used elsewhere in Peugeot and Citroen models with little issue. .

    Citroën’s three-year/60,000-mile warranty looks a bit stingy alongside rivals, too. Renault’s lasts four years, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Toyota offer five, and the Kia Carens is covered for an impressive seven years/100,000 miles.

    Citroen C4 Picasso (2013) first official pictures

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    Here is also the YouTube video presentation made for all-new Citroen C4 Picasso (2013)

    Volvo Trucks: 2013 All-new Volvo FMX



    Volvo Trucks: 2013 All-new Volvo FMX

    “Volvo Trucks – The Hook – The president of Volvo Trucks puts his neck on the line in his own breathtaking stunt. No trick filming.

    Just Claes Nilsson, testing the robustness of the new Volvo FMX. Would you dare? This is the first video releases from VOLVO Trucks, and more will follow.

    The All-New 2014 Chevrolet Impala



    The All-New 2014 Chevrolet Impala

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