Category: Vehicles

Tesla’s not the only one to present Driverless Models yet with a steering option as well. Google has just unveiled a real time Self Driving Car prototypes, fully autonomous and completely safe on roads, with no steering wheel, accelerator or brake pedals. You heard it right! The very idea behind the production is that about 1.2 million people die all over the world in roadside accidents where 90% of these accidents occur due to human error. The new Google Self Driving vehicle will do jobs 100% on its own with the help of software and sensors. The sensors remove the blind spots and detect the proximity of objects at a distance of two football fields from all directions. For now, the prototype cars are built to move at 25 mph and could really help a lot of people who can’t drive. The interior is designed with respect to learning, not luxury. However, it’ll be equipped with two comfortable seats, a space for the goods, button for start and stop and an LCD to display the routes. Google is going to build 100 self driving vehicles later this summer. Given the success of this technology, Google will contact the partners for mass production.

Superleggera is an Italian word for ‘superlight’ and so is this MINI Superleggera Vision concept roadster. A compact and cleverly engineered aerodynamics and minimalist design format is hand beaten on lightweight steel tube frame that is wrapped with hand-pounded aluminum sheets. MINI developed this super concept car together with Touring Superleggera from Milan, and featured in an electric drivetrain. While MINI hasn’t yet released a detailed story what’s under the hood, it possibly be guessed that a cool acceleration of 0-60 in 8 seconds with top speed of 95mph is expected as per the MINI E setup. Inside, we see a naked aluminum dashboard with no traditional array of infotainments and inlays. Most have said it to be an un-MINI MINI they have ever seen. The classic Italian style design language is not there but to please the eye, stripping down exterior, and interior devoid of elementary components.

What is that enormously shining and animated 4-wheel machine flashing on the road? A moment of rejoice for the Lamborghini’s lifetime devotees who really want to make out the most of their bad ass. Meet Morohoshi, a regular yet creative guy from Kabukicho, a no-go area in Tokyo. He does with his modified Lamborghini Diablo anything he wants. We have another guy, Huxham, who is a passionate videographer and been making documentary style films in Tokyo since last six years. Huxham has got many reasons why did he join the punishing company of tattooed Moroboshi-san and friends and decide to highlight the underground automotive culture to the world. However, it wasn’t that easy for him to enter the Yakuza’s area and shoot his flashing Neon Lamborghini. An intermediary person takes the responsibility and you are allowed to stay as shortly as you are done.
Huxham is an institution in himself when he says he performs all things alone, whether it is storyboard, directing, editing, color grading or sound. The ganster with dark background and dangerous lifestyle was open to be filmed. Huxham wasted not a jiffy and youtubed dolly shoots of Lambos wrapped in flashing holographic vinyl film. [VIA]

Since 2010, when Audi first put A7 to debut, the new automotive standards are still in progress with 2014 the busiest year for Audi. The 2015 Audi A7 Sportback is a refreshed version with facelifts and fewer updates, though Audi didn’t attempt to rebuild the already extraordinary design profile on the whole. The four-door sedan exhibits athletic aesthetic and elegant style with five powerful and highly efficient engine options from 160 kW to 245 kW.

The very first thing of its awesome exterior that catches our attention are the LED headlights with angular design and Audi’s Matric LED technology. Other exterior changes include more angular edges and new graphics at both ends. Engine line-up and transmission system have also been improved, but we see the sporty interior remains intact except redesigned color palette and inlays and an upgraded modular infotainment system integrating faster processor.

Audi goes too big that it the optional engine construction becomes a norm. It offers two gasoline and three diesel units generating varying powers from 218 hp to 333 hp and all comply with the Euro 6 emission standard. Similarly, the wheels option ranges from 17 to 21 inches. The dealers will get the consignments in late summer 2014 with the price 51300 Euros in Germany.

This is 2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO, a high performance sports car unveiled at ZDayZ getthing in North Carolina last week. 370Z NISMO surprised the fans with its GT-R inspired body kit and a series of upgrades which elevated it from mere functionality and speed into sharp visuals and new exterior design elements. With a deeper front fascia adorned with LED Daytime running lights, jet black headlight bezels, and just aside 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels give the 370Z NISMO a sleek, restyled and mature finish. Such cleverly engineered aerodynamics are designed to boost downforce while projecting an aggressive look.

NISMO comes in two transmission options: a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed automatic both with synchronized downshift rev matching. Under the hood, it houses 3.7 liter DOHC V6 engine with 350 hp and Variable Valve Event and Lift Control. The car boasts four impressive exterior colors including Pearl White, Magnetic Black, Brilliant Silver and Solid Red. Inside, the NISMO sports a resigned interior consists of red and black Recaro leather seats with Alcantara accents. Furthermore, leather-wrapped steering wheel, red colored NISMO tachometer and Nissan’s new navigation system displayed on a 7-in touch screen add luxury elements in interior construction. 2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO goes for the US buyers in July 2014. Check out the madness on the road.

We know how leading carmakers celebrate their anniversary, making debuts of a new edition, just like what Bentley did. Celebrating the 95^th anniversary, Bentley introduces in the UK the Mulsanne 95, a special-edition version of its exclusive predecessor Mulsanne sedan. The notable aspect is that it comes in three bespoke exterior colors namely Britannia Blue, Empire Red and Oxford White. A bonnet mascot ‘Flying B’ is Bentley’s iconic trademark tucked on the hood, plus model-specific 21 inch five spoke alloy wheels.

There are some things unchanged such as 6.7 liter turbocharged V8 engine with 505 hp and 752 lbs-ft torque. What’s cool is its 8-speed automatic transmission. To make a difference in luxurious interior, they have engraved ‘Ninety Five’ on the tread plates, a ‘95’ badge on all seats as well as on fascia panel.

If it’s not a big difference, here’s the big one. Bentley Mulsanne 95 features elegant wood veneer sourced from a giant walnut tree in Lincolnshire, England. The tree is said to be 400 years old and is used in entire interior construction. The wood features unique ripple effect and patterns throughout the cabin. The interior also features blue and white leather dressing and distinguished red stitching accents. Only 15 special editions of Bentley Mulsanne 95 will be built and, hold your breath, reserved only for the British market.

Audi boasts to be a leader in introducing the energy efficient automotive lighting technology. After we came through the idea of laser high beams from the BMW Concept Vision Future Luxury car, Audi R8 LMX realized it and has introduced the world’s first production car featuring powerful laser high beams. Both headlights feature one laser module each and each module feature 4 high power laser diodes. Thus, it generates a high ranging cone of blue laser beam, twice the range of present LED headlights.

Under the hood, the mid-mounted engine develops 570 hp and hits 0-62 mph in cool 3.4 seconds. With the excellent fuel consumption of 18.2 mpg or 481g CO2 per mile, the Audi R8 LMX offers breathtaking performance on the road. Being a top-of-the-line- Audi limited edition, the model has ASF aluminum body developed and based on racing, with a top speed of 199 mph. Torque production is 398 lb-ft. It’s  a Quattro permanent all wheel drive and is powered by a compact seven-speed S tronic transmission. 19-inch wheels are integrated with carbon fiber ceramic brake disc with red anodized brake calipers which look awesome behind the wheels.

The dynamic black toned interior accented with blue includes Fine Nappa leather seats, Carbon matted center tunnel console and parking brake lever, illuminated aluminum inlays, leather adorned knee pads, and the floor carpeting with black piping blue stitching.

Audi presents their A3 Clubsport Concept, an extreme power and dynamic in compact format. The Concept car, exhibited at the Worthersee Show, is based on S3 Sedan and is powered by five-cylinder turbocharged engine. Almost identical Audi LMX, the whole blue 2480 cc car with unique large grille boasts 525 hp with a burning 442.4 lb-ft torque. The Audi A3 accelerates 62 mph or 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with an awesome top speed of 193 mph.

It features a seven-speed S tronic automatic transmission with three-shaft layout. The tall seven gear helps reduce the fuel consumption and, to get it more helpful, final gear ratio is also modified. It capacitates four persons comfortably and the seats are covered with light gray piping and stitched in Sepang blue leather. The interior of the Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro concept include black seats, red-ringed gear lever, stainless steel pedals and footrests and impressive inlays shined with brushed aluminum.

That sense which is realistically futuristic, mind-blowing and eye-freezing is only given by BMW, this time by their Vision Future Luxury concept. Unveiled in Beijing Auto Show 2014, the hell gorgeous design scheme of carbon fiber and aluminum rendering, BMW promises even better fuel efficiency by reducing drags. The newly featured laser headlights will make their debut at 2015 i8 Sports Cars arena. Something like sci-fi fantasy domains, this elegant sedan is a big ‘Smartphone’ from the inside. A process named “subtractive modeling” is used for the interior construction.

The rear portion employs a luxury entertainment suite and the floor is posh with wood and silk carpeting. Rear Seats have a special Touch Command Tablet to control the secondary functions such as displaying all info of the driver interface, and media streaming. The driver interface is equipped with multiple infotainment displays that include BMW specific ConnectedDrive concierge, a series of heads up for cameras, speed limits and traffic warnings etc.

This Vision Future Luxury is planned to be only a concept for now, yet the honed aerodynamic technology and intelligent lightweight engineering would possibly be incorporated in 7 Series. We weirdly believe it can also be the first look at the next 9 Series flagship, however, BMW avoids any suggestive language as per the official press release. [VIA]

The Morgan Motor Company has always been doing it differently for a century on how to present an impressive take on retro-futuristic long sweeping hood and short rear sports cars. The latest Plus 8 Speedster is a high-flying celebration of the Morgan’s 100^th anniversary. It’s powered by the BMW’s 4.8L V8 unit to generate 367 hp and 370 lbs.ft of torque. With the top speed of 155 mph, the Plus 8 Speedster offers stunning performance of 0 to 60 km in 4.2 sec. It features BMW Man 6spd automatic gear transmission and fuel tank size is 55 liters.  The car is fully customizable up to your desire with multiple options such as roof, wheels, and roll bars. Aluminum bonded plus riveted chassis, the car goes around an aggressive $117800 despite the fact that it’s not loaded with luxurious elements. Oh yeah, it’s a special edition model, so that’s understandably comes in mind about it.