Hyundai Equus 2014

Nearly three years ago when the Hyundai Equus first threatened to take the luxo-barge segment by storm, we knew that its reputation would ultimately be determined by its spec sheet, and its success would be determined by its value. Now that Equus has proven itself as a worthy competitor in today’s marketplace, Hyundai is ready for an encore, giving their top of the range executive sedan a thorough makeover for 2014.

Although Hyundai has not yet officially announced the changes for the 2014 model year, we can tell by looking at the new (Korean-spec) Equus that it will offer substantially more content than the current model. 

Features like LED headlights and fog lights, a larger LCD infotainment screen with Blue Link, restyled dash and center console with new electronic gear shift lever, updated steering wheel design with new controls, and a revised rear passenger area that features dual LCD screens for redundant control over entertainment and climate control are all new for 2014.

We’ll have much more once an official announcement is made sometime next year, but for now, take a look at our exclusive high-resolution photo gallery of the 2014 Hyundai Equus.

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Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: The All New Startech

Startech has brought some of his achievements at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013. The stand of the tuner stood a particular Range Rover Evoque LPG set up by the coach, accompanied by a Range Rover, a Range Rover Sport, an Infiniti FX Vettel Edition and a Land Rover Defender supercharged.

The Range Rover Evoque LPG , presented as a world premiere in Frankfurt, has been equipped with a system using the Prins Si4 engine. the 2.0-liter turbo engine with 240 horsepower uses the latest technology for the injection of LPG and is able to significantly reduce operating costs and CO2 emissions. News also with regard to the Land Rover Defender updated aesthetics and interiors, with an intensive renovation that has brought a breath of luxury inside the cabin of the off-road home.

In the world premiere of the new styling kit for the Range Rover which can be combined with all the changes of the mechanical tuner, such as the SD30 S kit for the 3.0-liter diesel Land Rover home, upgrades to the brakes and suspension. The Startech Range Rover is in fact lowered by 30 millimeters compared to the original mounts and the huge 23-inch rims Startech Monostar S with tires 305/30. By mounting the aforementioned Startech SD30 S, the six-cylinder diesel increased from 258 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of factory up to 300 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 685 Nm available from 1,950 rpm. Changes are also being studied for the new 4.4 V8 turbodiesel, in addition to other engines of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport .

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2015 Honda Civic Type-R

Usually, when one utters the word 'Type-R', the origin of the spoken trajectory always seems to come from a voice box attached to either a pimply-faced teen or someone that has 'cap-fitting' issues - i.e., the backwards hat brigade. Now, it's easy to stereotype without investigating the actual draw card with this Type-R obsession. That being the bang-for-buck hot Honda's offer: good handling and high revving, VTEC-delivered performance.

For the European and Asian market Civic, this tuned 'R' arrangement started out with the EK9 3-door hatch in 1997. From there on, successive generations have improved on the formula with emphasis put on weight reduction and engine fine-tuning. Currently, the Civic Type-R is on leave, however as we've reported earlier, Honda is readying a new 'fourth-generation' version - spied recently at the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit.

With our rendering, we've translated those horrid zebra-coated prototype mules into something much more visually palatable. Starting with its eye-punching, acidic green paint job - the initial response is that someone from Honda nicked off with a WTCC racer and made it road legal. Cue those bulging fender-flares, with half-cut lower sections and chiseled frontal air intakes. Fog-lights sit recessed into the outer corners of the bumper, whilst the lower center intake is dissected by angled framework that leads up into the intersecting glossy black section, migrating towards the grille.

A casual glance may register the grille as looking similar to the 'garden' variety Civic; however, it's now deeper, squared-off and more desirable for bees with its honeycomb mesh inlay. Those with a penchant for hood scoops or bulges will have to make their own on this latest version - the hood is as standard compared to the lesser versions; although, in the interests of weight saving it's now stamped in aluminum.

Paying homage to Touring Car-like aero-kits, the front fender vents sit squared-off where the front doors hinge open - yet at the rear, the wheel-arch flares are smaller and less prominent. Below these are chunky side skirts which help 'ground' the car to improve its visual stance; they also extend around to the back diffuser where you'll find at set of prominent quad exhausts which emphasize that this Honda means serious business.

Speaking of the later, word is that grunt will be provided by a 1.6-liter direct-injection turbocharged four, transferring power to the front wheels via a six-speed manual. Reports have this upcoming pocket-rocket nearing the 300hp bracket, yet how well this will be transferred to the pavement remains to be seen. Rivals like the Ford Focus RS use special front suspension geometry to bypass torque-steer issues associated with high-output FWD cars; and the team at Honda may be considering the option of utilizing torque-vectoring systems too.

Making the most of this extra mumbo will be a stiffer and lighter chassis using adaptive suspension, which will be the bases of the most capable Civic to date. Even CEO of Honda, Takanubo Ito, has signaled that the Japanese manufacturer wants to create the fastest front-wheel drive production hatch to ever lap the Nürburgring - look out VW, Opel, Mazda and Ford…

Unlike the previous 3rd-generation European-market Civic Type-R hatch, the 2015 version will be more family-friendly with the move to a more accessible five-door configuration. Sadly for U.S. enthusiasts, this will not make it Stateside - which is a shame, as Volkswagen, Ford and Mazda offer their Golf GTI / R, Focus and (previous-gen) Mazda3 versions in hot-hatch format for American consumption.

While it's not due to go on sale until 2015, Honda is said to be teasing tidbits of information at the fast approaching 2013 Frankfurt Motor show. Wether the whole car will be revealed remains to be seen - considering the new Civic Tourer will also debut at Frankfurt.

Ultimately the 2015 Type-R would have to be one of the most anticipated hot hatches in a while, and for myself - the first Honda in a long time that has me eagerly waiting for a test-drive. Like most other vehicle segments these days, it's fiercely contested and the Type-R will do battle against updated versions of the Mazdaspeed3, Ford Focus RS, and Volkswagen Golf GTi/R. One thing is for sure - those competitors will give nothing away.

So who feels like lobbying Honda into bringing the next Civic Type-R to U.S. soil? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below – hopefully, they will take note.

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VW Golf Sportsvan 2014

Volkswagen will reveal the Golf Sportsvan (pre-production) concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a car that previews the successor of the Golf Plus, scheduled to launch by mid-2014. Volkswagen doesn’t say it specifically, but the new production model may ditch the Plus moniker and replace it with Sportsvan.
Just like its predecessor, the Golf Mk7-based Sportsvan features a more spacious interior (over 1,500 liters/53 cubic feet of cargo capacity) and flexibility (the rear bench seat has 180 mm/7.1in fore-aft adjustment), than your regular Golf hatch.

The pre-production study also features assistance systems such as XDS+ electronic differential, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, electronic parking brake and Blind Spot Monitor incorporating Rear Traffic Alert. Used on a Golf for the first time, the latter warns the driver of vehicles in the blind spot.

Other available systems include DCC dynamic chassis control, the Front Assist with City Emergency Braking surroundings monitoring system, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and a lane-keeping assistant.The Sportsvan is also fitted with 7 airbags, a 5-inch touchscreen, variable cargo floor and cargo cover.

VW says the production Golf Sportsvan will come with six engines ranging from 85PS (84hp) to 150PS (148hp), all fitted with a stop-start system as standard and up to 19 percent more fuel efficient than previous engine versions. All units are Euro-6 compliant, with the most economical being the 110PS (108hp) 1.6 TDI BlueMotion which is estimated to average 3.7 l/100 km (63.5 mpg US) and 95 g CO2/km. VW says this is the best value among compact minivans.

The new member of the Golf family looks like a cross between the Golf hatchback and the Touran MPV, both in terms of styling and size. On the inside, the dashboard is similar to the one in the Golf, but features rearranged switches and air vents on the center console, with the touchscreen positioned higher. More details are expected to be released when the car will be revealed in Frankfurt.

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FORD MONDEO VIGNALE

Ford has announced plans to launch a new luxury brand called Vignale. More of a sub-brand of the mothership, the name will denote the highest trim level for the company’s vehicles sold in Europe. There are no plans to bring Vignale to the United States, but Ford will be offering a similar Black Label program next year through its Lincoln division, which is not sold in Europe.

The Ford Mondeo Vignale Concept will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week featuring signature styling cues that include upgraded chrome trim, unique wheels and quilted leather upholstery that calls to mind that found in upscale brands like Bentley.

Mondeo is the name used for the popular Ford Fusion midsize model overseas.Owners will also get a personalized experience, with specialized dealership representatives and service. Since selling off its luxury Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover divisions, Ford has been expanding the high-end offerings of its core brands.

 The Vignale design is influenced by the world of architecture and fashion, tell us in the Ford, enriched with technology and modernity. Ford Focus Vignale Concept is a car that stands out, but who do not necessarily want to show off. Outside the front bumper, fog lamps and grille have a different design than the Mondeo "classic". Alloy wheels 20 ", chrome enough, special paints for the body and Vignale badge are the elements that distinguish it.

Inside you can see the quilted leather trim, as well as leather trim The instrument panel, armrests and side panels of the doors. Completing the transformation chrome details and the sill with graphic in relief. Even for Ford Mondeo Vignale Concept will present the SYNC with MyFord Touch that allows the integration of the functionality of smartphones and car sharing in the Internet connection via Wi-Fi. The facilities also parking sensors, rear camera and adaptive headlights with LED.

If the dish can only be the car, the outline for once deserves equal interest. With Vignale Ford points to a different philosophy of product and affection of the purchaser. Not only car, then, but an experience that goes beyond the "simple" purchase and customer care as it has always been proposed. For example, it is clear that customers go to Starbucks for coffee shops but especially for all those services which they feel need. A quiet and comfortable, Free WiFi, and so on. In Ford have wondered: why not bring these concepts in the automotive world?

The Vignale name was first used by an Italian coachbuilder back in the 1940’s, but came to be owned by Ford through various acquisitions.Although it has been applied to a few concept cars in recent years, it has essentially been dormant since 1974. Ford expects the brand to be in showrooms by 2015.

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Just Click

First i just take a picture for my own, i just share my point of view about just click your camera. 

Share your thought, share your picture. A replica of Red Bull Racing Car on IIMS 2012.

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Ahooyyy...Living World Alam Sutera, just test drive 10 new car presented by CAR & TUNING GUIDE 2011.

VW Combi..Vintage and Classic, not a car its a Combi.

Puncak Pass shot, is when i drive a car on 70 km/hour..Then i look some scenery with a unique moment. 2 guys with bike and 1 parachute or "paragliding guys" on sky..

Heyyyyyy....I'm on cameraaa...want a flight?? Parasailing on Bali, Indonesia.

Still on Puncak..Cimory River View

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BMW i8 CONCEPT

While the i3 is an everyday city car - albeit a very sophisticated one at that, the second member of BMW’s new i series that made its way to Frankfurt is an altogether different concept. Derived from the 2009 Vision EfficientDynamics study, the futuristic-looking i8 will enter production in 2013.

Hiding under the lightweight CFRP for skin is an extended range hybrid drivetrain comprising of a front-mounted electric motor sourced from the i3 and a rear-mounted 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder petrol unit. The gasoline unit drives the rear wheels through a dual clutch transmission, while the electric motor uses a twin-speed transmission to turn the front wheels.

Combined maximum output of the two drive systems is 349HP and 550 Nm (405.6 lb-ft) of torque, which makes it more powerful than the previous-generation M3. The sprint to 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) takes just 4.6 seconds and top speed is electronically limited at 250 km/h (155 mph).

According to BMW, the 2+2-seater i8 returns an average fuel consumption of just 2.7 lt/100 km (87mpg US).

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BMW ALPINA D3 BITURBO: POWER DIESEL 2013

BMW tuner Alpina shows at the Frankfurt Motor Show a new diesel power for the middle class. The turbo brings it to 350 hp.

The middle-class offerings in Munich must be in the diesel area not hide: No other car maker in this class offers such a strong diesel as Bavaria. But even if the new BMW 335d xDrive with 313 hp does not meet the requirements, there is still a solution of the environment by BMW: The world and based in Buchloe Alpina has estimated finishers for the 2013 IAA announced a new power diesel.

BMW ALPINA D3 BITURBO: POWER DIESEL AT THE IAA 2013
The upcoming BMW Alpina D3 Biturbo uses a six-cylinder with 3.0 liter displacement and twin turbochargers, as it is already known from Alpina Alpina D5 and XD3. Also in the 3 powerhouse will mobilize around 350 hp and 700 Nm of torque and thus almost on par with the Alpina B3 Biturbo move its petrol engine offers 410 hp. Just as in the case of B3, it may also give the D3 2013 Alpina both rear-wheel drive as well.

Who would not necessarily need the ability to accelerate with just a middle-class diesel in under five seconds to 100 km / h later could even get an alternative from Buchloe: A Alpina D3 Biturbo with four-cylinder is possible. Based on the BMW 325d, such a model could combine superior performance with a pleasantly low-consumption - and last but not least, such a D3 would be achievable as the big brother, thanks to the lower entry price.

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Audi A3 Cabriolet 2013

Audi A3 Cabrio undresses clothes from hatchback sedan and take the car body of the sedan, forming an updated car deeply against the outgoing generation. It proves in fact longer than 18 centimeters (4.42 meters), wider than 2 inches (1.79 meters) and lower than 1.5 inches (1.41 meters), while the step reaches 2.60 meters (+2 cm). In a context also increases the volume of the luggage compartment of 287 liters now. The convertible top (fabric) is operated by an electro-hydraulic system in steel and magnesium, the latter operates up to 50 km / h and completes its movement of opening / closing in 18 seconds. The rear window is made ​​of glass.

The use of the MQB modular platform has proven essential to contain the masses, if it is true that the only body ensures a saving of 30 pounds in comparison with the previous year. L ' Audi A3 Cabriolet weighs a minimum of 1,365 pounds, 50 pounds less than the outgoing car. The color palette includes 16 colors, while the soft top is available in gray, brown or black. In option also a convertible top coated with a greater quantity of insulating material, as in option the system to heat the neck of the front passengers. The interior maintains the same elements of the hatchback and sedan, with the exception of the rear bench.

The engine range will initially be composed of the 1.4 TFSI petrol (140 hp) and 1.8 TFSI (180 hp) and diesel 2.0 TDI (150 hp). They will follow the 1.6 TDI (110 hp) and above the S, with 2.0 TFSI engine with 300 hp and already credited with a 0-100 km / h in 5.4 seconds. All are combined with the Start & Stop, while the six-speed manual transmission may be replaced by a six-speed DSG. Among the options the most interesting - as well as various safety systems and driver assistance - should be reported to the WLAN hotspot, Bang & Olufsen audio system and MMI Navigation plus, while the screen is standard depending on grade Environment . Will be on sale from early 2014, with strike price set at € 31,700 in Germany (1.4 TFSI). Will be exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show (September 10 to 22).

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Honda Odyssey Earn Top Safety Pick+

Honda Odyssey managed to get the Top Safety Pick + in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). These results make the Honda Odyssey became the first MPV earned the highest safety ratings from the IIHS.

"This achievement is a testament of our commitment to safety," said Art St.. Cyr, Vice President of Product Planning and Logistics Honda America. This result was achieved after applying the latest generation of Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure that makes the collision energy distribution is wider.

These results make the Honda Odyssey Honda successfully reconcile with the Honda Civic and Honda Accord as the first vehicle in the automotive industry ranks highest in + 2013 Top Safety Pick from IIHS. "Security is the main thing for people when choosing a vehicle for the family," said Adrian Lund, IIHS president.

In the new roof strength test, the 2011 Honda Odyssey successfully withstood a force more than 5 times the minivan’s weight. Richmond Honda Dealership said that standard active safety features on the Odyssey include the anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), which helps the driver retain steering control when braking hard, and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control, which helps to detect and correct oversteer and understeer.

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9-speed Transmission from ZF

9HP transmission is one of the latest technology developed ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Currently, the 9HP is the number of transmission gears in the world. Nine teeth for possible commercial car casual. But for the medium-sized passenger cars, this very special achievement.

"Compared to a 6-speed transmission on the same car, the 9HP transmission could save fuel consumption by up to two digits, or rather at the rate of 16%," said Michael Hankel, Board of Management, Corporate Productions, Car Powertrain Technology Car Chassis Technology, Electronic Systems, ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

Gearbox ZF 9HP is designed specifically for front -engined car with a transverse or transverse layout. Whereas before 9HP come, only the highest gear transmission with up to 8 - speed, the engine is in the car position lengthwise ( longitudinal ) such as BMW and Lexus.

ZF 9HP developed with its British manufacturer, Land Rover. Line - up of products that are used as the first transmission this car is a Range Rover Evoque. Although the number of teeth a lot more, but the displacement is mounted on a smooth New Land Rover Evoque at the Geneva Motor Show this year.

When we tried to directly Evoque vehicle development in Schlusselfeld ZF, Germany in mid-June, almost imperceptible difference to most outstanding transmission now. It dispelled fears that the more teeth will be more uncomfortable as bothered by the frequent shifting process occurs.

The transmission is able to move quickly and smooth. In fact, almost imperceptible tugs if cruising speeds because the engine speed is relatively lower.

Although the concept has been introduced since 2009 in the event the ZF internationalen Automobil - Ausstellung ( IAA ) 2009, Frankfurt, but 9HP new Evoque was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2013.

ZF gear is designed to de - passenger car with 2 wheel motion and 4 wheels. ZF to develop not only for cars but also being compact cars that are increasingly popular in the world. It means that a wide scale, 9HP can be installed in nearly 75 % of total vehicles worldwide.

Dog Clutch
One of the biggest challenges is the dimension 9HP. Classic problem of transverse -engined cars are very limited transmission space width of the car. To that end, ZF outsmart by placing the gear set is not in the longitudinal axis, but rather put in it.

While the multi- disc clutch models often result in power loss, using the clutch 9HP rotator models are more efficient. Coupling is also often called the dog clutch pplications. Why were the workings of interference, and not friction as the model of multi disc. 16 % better frugality could occur due to a smaller gear ratio. At a speed of 120 km / h - using gear 9th - engine speed 2,170 rpm only, while the 6-speed transmission takes 2,890 rpm for the same speed.

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Citroën Cactus Concept

As car has no side windows, no rear, a continuous bench seat forward and is faintly eminiscent of the Mehari. This was in response to the in the sixties France VW Buggy, the legendary beach-swing with duck technique that supposedly envisioned the designers when they recorded the "Cactus". As simple and casual as the ILO study should look like future serial Citroën. "A manifesto of simplicity," said Jean-Pierre Ploué, chief designer of the PSA Group.

Actually owns the Citroën Cactus the spirit of a hammock, so relaxed he is. Instead there are simple strikes lever, the rear roof pillar is no more than a hint of metal. And the seats wear a mix of cognac leather and natural gray wool. All gadgets that will surely not be included in the series, but the basic shape could already be in the summer of 2014 at dealers: a 4.21 meter long four-door with a raised roof.

Because one has deeply relaxed since the sixties, when it lightly into the open beach mobile jumped in, guarantees modified: Today Feel-cars must be higher, so that one goes bad back, because with the late hippies their discs are aged. But today, the monitor so-crazy? Cactus wait the two plate-sized displays, which have the advantage that they make a flood of redundant switches - so the new simplicity looks in the cockpit. On the other hand, one wonders what ever is still working at Cactus when the monitors turn times.

Since we are the bleating: The flat roof of the study allows little space above the head, however, the production car is safely practical. How it would look, the roof rails suggests sent. As a motor, so the story Jean-Pierre Ploué, is the new hybrid Air by PSA installed. The stores energy from the gasoline engine in a compressed air tank and to allow consumption of 3.0 liters per 100 kilometers - a cost-effective approach to follow the French so far exclusive.

It is already clear, however, that the Cactus uses the same platform as the Peugeot 2008. During this four-seater clearly belongs to the new wave SUV, the Cactus plays more of the crossover - these are cars that fit formally into any category. But the Mehari has even started.

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