Lamborghini Centenario Press Conference: Highlights

Lamborghini Centenario Press Conference: Highlights

The Centenario is the truest expression of Lamborghini’s commitment to new and inspirational design, allowing Lamborghini designers and engineers the freedom to create a technology demonstrator in the form of a limited edition The Centenario’s pure and essential lines are evident in a new design language throughout, demonstrating the quintessence of Lamborghini’s commitment to ‘form follows function’ The car has a permeability, defined by the intakes, outlets and ducts that mark its aerodynamic superiority
A mono line from front to back defines the recognisable Lamborghini contours, with long, low overhangs front and rear creating a clean, sensuous, mono-body shape The Centenario measures 4.924 m long and 1.143 m high. Aerodynamic inlets made of several fins characterize both front and rear. Large air scoops in the front bonnet, while reminiscent of 1970s sports cars, are there for functionality: air is taken in through the car’s front contributing to downforce on the front axle.

Infiniti Press Conference at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show

Infiniti Press Conference at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO – Infiniti today revealed the full lineup of new advanced engines for its Infiniti Q50 sports sedan at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, including 300-horsepower and 400-horsepower versions of the advanced 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engines and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine. The three new engine-equipped Q50 models – designated the Q50 2.0t, Q50 3.0t and Q50 Red Sport 400 – are on display at the country's oldest and best-attended auto show, along with the 2016 QX60 crossover and the all-new QX30 premium active crossover. It is the first time all of these new models have appeared together.

Ferrari F80 Concept and Audi S1 Assetto Corsa

Hypercar heavyweights go head to head at Vmax 200 Stealth, the Ferrari LaFerrari and Bugatti Veyron The Italian boasts 950hp, the Bug still has 1001hp but substantially more weight to it; with the slightly damp conditions the AWD helps substantially though At the speed traps set almost 2 miles down the runway, the LaFerrari reached 206mph, with the Veyron clocking in 214mph On a later run the Veyron also managed to make it to a top speed of 224mph when it had dried up more.

Aston Martin Vanquish - A Bold New Breed of Aston Martin

Aston Martin Vanquish - A Bold New Breed of Aston Martin
Sitting proudly at the pinnacle of the Aston Martin model line-up, Vanquish is a breath-taking new super grand-tourer representing the zenith of current Aston Martin design and engineering.

Featuring the engine sound track of the new Vanquish on roads around Aston Martin's headquarters in Gaydon, England, this film explores the interior and exterior of this luxury new sports car.

Mercedes-AMG G 63 Edition 463 - Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG G 63 Edition 463 - Mercedes-Benz original
Mercedes-AMG G 63 EDITION 463: Fuel consumption combined: 13.8 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 322 g/km.*

The Mercedes-AMG G 63: The impressive appearance does not deceive. Where could you be better looked after than out on the road in a G-Class? The on-road abilities, the precious design as well as the alignment make the Mercedes-AMG G 63 unique.

Bentley - Power on Ice 2016

Power on Ice 2016 – Go Beyond
As the ice thickens on the lakes of northern Finland, a very special circuit begins to take shape. On the edge of the Arctic Circle, a vast and frozen surface is turned into a driving course unlike any other.
It is the home of Bentley ‘Power on Ice’, an event that, we believe, goes beyond anything you will have experienced. Created especially for Bentley in this remote and beautiful part of the world, which – in the middle of winter – becomes the perfect playground for an all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Porsche 718 Boxster – Design.

The new 718 Boxster – Design.
20 years after the first Boxster made its debut, Porsche is restructuring its mid-engine roadsters. The designation for the new generation of models is 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S. The two-seat convertibles are now more powerful yet more fuel efficient. With them, Porsche continues the tradition of the four-cylinder flat engines that were used in the Porsche 718 mid-engine sports cars that won numerous races back in the 1950s and 1960s, among them being the legendary Targa Florio and Le Mans.

Mercedes-Benz - The new generation SL. On a perfect mile

The new generation SL. On a perfect mile – Mercedes-Benz original
On a perfect day, with perfect weather on a perfect road the Mercedes-Benz SL goes on a hunt for the perfect mile along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway in California. The Mercedes-Benz SL is the top performer in the widest variety of disciplines: an elegant roadster for relaxed, comfortable cruising or a dynamic coupé for sporty cornering. More powerful engines, the automatic transmission 9G-TRONIC, DYNAMIC SELECT with five transmission modes and Active Body Control ABC with the curve tilting function all take the legend to a new dynamic level.

The model range now comprises the SL 400 with its V6 engine uprated to 270 kW (367 hp) and 500 Newton metres (additional power: 25 kW/35 hp and also 20 Newton metres of torque) as well as the SL 500 with the powerful 335 kW (455 hp) V8 engine. As standard the power transfer is handled by the new the nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. With DYNAMIC SELECT the vehicle characteristics can be adjusted in seconds at the touch of a button, as the system modifies the setup of the engine, transmission, suspension and steering at the driver’s behest. Additional variants include the two Mercedes-AMG models in the guise of the SL 63 and SL 65, the latter with a V12 engine.

Volvo Keyless Cars

Introducing Volvo Keyless Cars
Volvo Cars plans to become the world’s first car manufacturer to offer cars without keys from 2017.
Volvo customers will be offered an application for their mobile phones to replace the physical key with a digital key. The innovative Bluetooth-enabled digital key technology, will offer Volvo customers far more flexibility, enabling them to benefit from entirely new ways to use and share cars.
The new Volvo app enables the digital key on the customer’s mobile phone to do everything a physical key currently does, such as locking or unlocking the doors or the boot and allowing the engine to be started.
This new technology will also offer customers the possibility to receive more than one digital key on their app allowing them to access different Volvo cars in different locations – according to their changing mobility needs.

Lexus LC 500h

Introducing the Lexus LC 500h
The fuel-sipping model is called LC 500h. Lexus is keeping official technical details under wraps for the time being, but a source close to the car maker told Australian website Motoring that the coupe’s gasoline-electric drivetrain will consist of a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 308 horsepower and a compact electric motor programmed to develop 217 ponies. Working together, the two power sources could crank out over 470 horsepower.

Lamborghini - Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder for the streets of Miami

INSTINCTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Some of the most technologically advanced features in the market:
* Full-LED lighting system
* Hybrid aluminum/carbon fiber chassis
* Lamborghini Doppia Frizione (LDF) dual clutch gearbox
* Lamborghini Dynamic Steering (LDS)
* Magneto-rheologic suspension
* Electronically controlled all-wheel drive system
* Naturally aspirated V10 engine

Mercedes-Benz 360° drive in the SL along the Californian coastline

360° drive in the SL along the Californian coastline - Mercedes-Benz ori...
Experience the new generation SL in a 360 degree video along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway in California.
For the 360° effect, watch this clip on the YouTube App on iOS or Android, or use the Chrome browser in 2160s (4k) resolution on your computer.
The Mercedes-Benz SL is the top performer in the widest variety of disciplines: an elegant roadster for relaxed, comfortable cruising or a dynamic coupé for sporty cornering. More powerful engines, the automatic transmission 9G-TRONIC, DYNAMIC SELECT with five transmission modes and Active Body Control ABC with the curve tilting function all take the legend to a new dynamic level.

Jaguar - Behind the Scenes

The Art of Performance Tour – Behind the Scenes

Get behind-the-scenes access into the cinematic world of Jaguar and be among the first in the U.S. to drive the all-new XE. You’ll go from behind the wheel, test-driving the all-new XE, to starring in your own action-packed mini-movie. Not to mention you’ll also get up close and personal with the all-new Jaguar F-PACE. The Art of Performance Tour is on its way to Dallas and Miami.

Mercedes-Benz - The new C-Class Coupé. On a perfect mile

The new C-Class Coupé. On a perfect mile - Mercedes-Benz original
On a perfect day, with perfect weather on a perfect road the new C-Class Coupé goes on a hunt for the perfect mile in the Spanish province of Málaga – certainly in the sport mode. Far away from the rush of the city it makes its way along the coast of southern Spain heading for the lush woodlands.

BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid iPerformance, Animation Powertrain

BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid iPerformance, Animation Powertrain



World premiere: The new BMW M760Li xDrive raises the bar in the sporting luxury sedan segment as the flagship variant of the successfully launched BMW 7 Series model range. The first ever M Performance TwinPower Turbo 12-cylinder petrol engine generates 441 kW/600 hp* and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 3.9 seconds* (fuel consumption combined: 12.6 l/100 km [22.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 294 g/km)
The new iPerformance model designation, which will be given to all BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles from July 2016, provides a visible indicator of the transfer of technology from BMW i to the BMW core brand. It will be seen first on the plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 7 Series, e.g. the BMW 740e iPerformance. The iPerformance models will benefit from the transfer of technical expertise regarding electric motors, battery cells and electronic control systems. Visible indicators, meanwhile, are a BMW i logo on the front side panel, BMW i-style blue elements in the kidney grille and wheel hubs, and an eDrive logo on the C-pillar. Customers can also make use of the BMW i 360° ELECTRIC range of products and services, including the BMW i Wallbox.
The new BMW M2 takes to the stage with BMW M Performance Parts. A wide variety of components are available for the compact high-performance sports machine which enhance its dynamics and individualise its design.
BMW i presents the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition special-edition model and highlights its success on various fronts. BMW i has achieved the largest market presence of any premium supplier of electric vehicles worldwide and offers the world’s only car with a certified carbon footprint*** in the shape of the BMW i3.

Range Rover tackles off-road tracks in 360º video

Range Rover tackles off-road tracks in 360º video
Through innovative technology, we bring to life the Land Rover Experience in 360-video. Use the arrows in the top left corner of the screen to navigate the tracks and see what can be achieved on a Land Rover Experience.

Aston Martin Vanquish - Vanquish in Motion

Vanquish in Motion - The Aston Martin Vanquish
The first official dynamic footage of the Aston Martin Vanquish is revealed in this exclusive new film. Captured on location in Italy with a striking 'Hammerhead Silver' model, this film explores the power, beauty and soul of our new flagship.

Unveiled to the public in June 2012, Vanquish represents a continuation of Aston Martin's tradition in producing some of the most beautiful cars in the world.
The advanced AM29 V12 engine is the most powerful Aston Martin GT production engine ever created. Peak power of 568 bhp. Peak torque of 630 Nm. A top speed of 201 mph. Blistering 0-60 mph of just 3.6seconds. Not only did we deliver stunning performance we also did the impossible – AM29 delivers improved fuel efficiency of 22.1mpg (combined economy).

McLaren P1™ GTR meets the iconic McLaren F1 GTR - Geneva preview

Thanks to the rendering above, we can now enjoy the velocity-sculpted lines of a McLaren 570S Can-Am. The image, which comes from British artist Khyzyl Saleem, brings many elements that might seem mind-bending, such as the rear wing, which flows into the roof of the car.

However, given the inspiration source of the digital project, such extravagant bits and pieces are only normal.

We'll remind the less retro-savvy part of our audience that the Can-Am racing series swept Canada and America (hence the designation) off their feet during its initial era.

Between 1966 and 1987, automakers such as Mclaren, Porsche, Lola and others, entered a racing series that had no limits.

As we as a racecar had a pair of seats, followed the basic safety rules and had a body that enclosed the wheels, anything was accepted.

At the time, stuff like proper turbocharging, aerodynamics involving massive wings and ground effect designs were considered cutting-edge technology, with Can-Am racing deserving tons of credit for such developments.

The series was one of the victims of the North American Oil Crisis, and while multiple revival efforts have been made, the astronomical costs associated with the level of engineering required by such a form of racing kept it from returning to its former glory.

With Bruce McLaren having grabbed two driver's titles (using Chevy power) in the original series, we imagine he'd love to see this rendering.

Toyota - Arctic Challenge | 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro

So whether you’re conquering the Alaskan wilderness, or just tackling your local trail, the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro pickup is ready to help you rule it all.

The compact pickup was just unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show and will go on sale this fall      It's based on the existing Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4 Double Cab and comes with both cosmetic and chassis upgrades    Sadly, power still comes from a naturally aspirated V6 engine      But the 3.5-liter has got a sufficient 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque, meaning it's much faster than the 2015 model year      Regardless of whether you go for the 6-speed manual or the automatic, it will have 4x4 and a standard electrically-controlled limited slip differential    The suspension has been upgraded and now consists of Fox 2.5 Internal Bypass shocks and TRD springs that give it a 1-inch lift      The back has Fox dampers and progressive-rate leaf springs      To cope with mother nature, Toyota gave the truck some sturdy 16-inch black alloys shod in Goodyear Wrangler that are reinforced with Kevlar      They also installed offsets, widening the tracks by 1 inch at the front and the rear   Right, let's move on to the cosmetic changes      We've got a Toyota heritage grille, a traditional hood scoop, aluminum front skid plate, LED fog lights, LED daytime running lights and some nifty black fender flares      Compared to the 2015 model, the interior is like a Cadillac                or, at least, an Avalon      We've got leather seats, a TRD shifter, leather steering wheel, custom floor mats and the latest infotainment system      It's also pretty safe and comfortable to drive, being equipped with rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, and blind spot monitoring      And before you tell us that it's not as tough as a Ford, watch the video below      Two guys drove the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro to the Arctic Circle without making any mods to it     

BMW i8 -THE MOST DESIRABLE DESIGN ICON

THE MOST DESIRABLE DESIGN ICON. The BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition.




The BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition embodies unbeatable sportiness and futuristic aesthetics. The Protonic Red paintwork underlines the wide and extremely low-slung front. The powerfully shaped surfaces thus create an even more dynamic impression and further highlight the so-called V-shaped black belt that extends from the bonnet across the entire bodywork to the rear. With specific highlights in Frozen Grey metallic on the BMW i typical kidney grille and at the rear as well as 20" light alloy wheels W-spoke 470 in Orbit Grey, the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition catches the eye even when it’s standing still − and offers a clear foretaste of what will happen once it gets going. 

Inside the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition, top-quality workmanship meets elegant sportiness. As soon as you open the door, your gaze is immediately drawn to the door sill finisher emblazoned with Protonic Red Edition lettering. Other eye-catchers include the dark NESO seats with woven red stitching and the headrest with the embossed BMW i8 logo. A strikingly attractive contrast is created by the seat belt. The interior trim with true carbon fibre strips and a ceramic-looking gear shift lever combined with the classic driver orientation create a high-tech atmosphere – for even more style and even more driving pleasure.