Shortly after launching its mid-sized XC60, Volvo is here once again
with another SUV, its entry-level urban outdoor warrior, the XC40.
Built in Belgium, the smallest Swedish SUV will hit the market first
with four-cylinder turbocharged gas and diesel engines, but further down
the line, it'll also become the first Volvo available with a
three-cylinder turbo. Hybrid and pure electric versions will also arrive
at a later date. What's more, it is Volvo's first model to come with
the ‘Care by Volvo’ subscription service.
Volvo claims this national, already-negotiated monthly fee "will make
having a car as transparent, easy and hassle free as having a phone,
combined with getting a new car every 24 months." If that idea seems
familiar, that's because Volvo's parent company Geely is trying to do
the very same thing through the recently launched Lynk & Co brand,
using a car based on the same shared CMA platform as the Volvo XC40.
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2018 Kia Stinger: First Drive
A classic front-engined, rear-drive sedan—all-wheel drive is
optional—the Stinger comes in two levels of sting, each with a standard
eight-speed automatic transmission. The base model has a 255-hp,
2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder. The Stinger GT has a 365-hp, 3.3-liter
twin-turbo V6, the same one as in the Genesis G80 Sport.
Biermann is at pains to point out that the Stinger is not meant to be a
track car, nor a full-blown M rival—just a well-rounded sport sedan that
doesn’t feel out of its element if you happen to stumble across 12.9
miles of one-way toll road in Germany’s Eifel Mountains.
He’s underselling it. Controlled and agile, with huge reserves of
front-end grip from its 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, the
rear-wheel-drive Stinger GT didn’t feel remotely out of its depth at the
Ring. Only the worst of the Nordschleife’s horrific dips that cause
extreme compression in every car’s suspension system questioned the
Stinger’s resolve and body control. The steering feels natural, and the
long, 114.4-inch wheelbase, coupled with a rear-driver’s limited-slip
differential, makes neat little tail slides easy to hold.
The New TVR Griffith Needs Its Traction Control
At the Goodwood Revival, TVR Chairman Les Edgar told me that the red
show car on display, its first complete Griffith prototype, is fully
functional, and that he would've loved to take it around the Goodwood
Circuit, if only the rules would allow. But of course, it being the
Revival, only cars made until 1966 could enter the holy asphalt.
Yet, we didn't need to wait long for some confirmation that this thing
runs. After leaving Lord March's playground, Edgar took the car back to
Gordon Murray Design, only to give us a hint of what that Cosworth-tuned
Ford 5.0-liter V8 sounds like through a very short sidepipe at idle. He
also made sure to demonstrate that a rear-wheel drive car with 500
horsepower and a dry weight of 2755 lb can be hairy on cold tires.
So far, typical TVR stuff. Except for the fact that the Griffith
actually has traction control. And that's not there to "take away its
soul." It's there to keep you alive on a cold British morning. Win-win
in my book.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie Won't Have a Radio
The Aston Martin Valkyrie Won't Have a Radio
The McLaren F1 is famous for its lack of a radio. As the story goes, designer Gordon Murray didn't listen to the radio, so the F1 came only with a six-disc CD changer, designed specifically for the car by Kenwood. The Aston Martin Valkyrie, however, will feature no such luxuries. That was revealed in a Bloomberg Businessweek story all about the the buying process for the Valkyrie. Aston Martin design boss Marek Reichman told Businessweek's Brett Berk that the Valkyrie won't include any sort of audio system—the only thing drivers will be able to listen to is a 6.5-liter V12. That shouldn't be a problem considering the Valkryie's V12 is a naturally aspirated unit developed by Cosworth that revs to 11,000 rpm and features a 12-into-one exhaust. Why is that exhaust setup good for noise? According to the Valkyrie's mastermind, Adrian Newey, it makes the car sound like it's revving twice as high as it is in reality. Given all that, why would you want a radio? The Valkyrie isn't totally devoid of luxuries, however—Reichman told Buisnessweek that it will have air-conditioning. Otherwise, it's pretty bare. Presumably the Valkyrie will have at least one speaker too. Chevrolet engineers famously wanted to sell the Camaro Z/28 without any audio system whatsoever, but they were forced to include one speaker for door chimes and other warning sounds. So if you want a radio in your F1-inspired hypercar, you'll need to buy a Mercedes-AMG Project One.
The McLaren F1 is famous for its lack of a radio. As the story goes, designer Gordon Murray didn't listen to the radio, so the F1 came only with a six-disc CD changer, designed specifically for the car by Kenwood. The Aston Martin Valkyrie, however, will feature no such luxuries. That was revealed in a Bloomberg Businessweek story all about the the buying process for the Valkyrie. Aston Martin design boss Marek Reichman told Businessweek's Brett Berk that the Valkyrie won't include any sort of audio system—the only thing drivers will be able to listen to is a 6.5-liter V12. That shouldn't be a problem considering the Valkryie's V12 is a naturally aspirated unit developed by Cosworth that revs to 11,000 rpm and features a 12-into-one exhaust. Why is that exhaust setup good for noise? According to the Valkyrie's mastermind, Adrian Newey, it makes the car sound like it's revving twice as high as it is in reality. Given all that, why would you want a radio? The Valkyrie isn't totally devoid of luxuries, however—Reichman told Buisnessweek that it will have air-conditioning. Otherwise, it's pretty bare. Presumably the Valkyrie will have at least one speaker too. Chevrolet engineers famously wanted to sell the Camaro Z/28 without any audio system whatsoever, but they were forced to include one speaker for door chimes and other warning sounds. So if you want a radio in your F1-inspired hypercar, you'll need to buy a Mercedes-AMG Project One.
McLaren 570GT "Luxury" Car Is an Absolute Monster on the Track
McLaren 570GT "Luxury" Car Is an Absolute Monster on the Track
The
McLaren 570GT is supposed to be the softest, most comfortable car in
the company's range. It has a more luxurious interior than its 570S
counterpart, along with more space, a softer suspension setup, and
steel, rather than carbon-ceramic brakes standard. Of course, it's still
a McLaren, as Top Gear presenter Chris Harris finds out in his latest
video. Harris got the chance to get behind the wheel of the 570GT
recently to see if all that softening up took away from the driving
experience on track. He finds that even with all that "downgrading"
compared to the 570S, the GT is still extremely pleasurable to whip
around at and beyond the limit. Remember, the 570GT still has that
562-horsepower twin-turbo V8, as well as that fast-shifting seven-speed
dual clutch. But Harris finds that even with the move to GT status, the
car keeps its balance as well, and on the road, rides better than ever.
الثلاثاء، 8 أغسطس 2017
Hot hybrid Mercedes-AMG range to launch with petrol-electric CLS
Mercedes-AMG will introduce a new petrol-electric hybrid line-up to sit
below its 63 range, starting with a CLS version later this year.
The model is due to be revealed as part of the next-generation CLS range at the Los Angeles motor show in November,
before reaching roads in the middle of 2018. It will use AMG’s 3.0-litre straight-six engine, as used by 43 models, in conjunction with a 50kW electric motor.
Autocar revealed AMG's intentions to introduce a hybrid-six-cylinder drivetrain to its line-up earlier this year at the E-Class Coupé launch,
but information at that time suggested it would be a range badged as 50. New information suggests AMG could also choose 53 or 55 to more closely
align its hybrid models with its existing naming conventions. AMG boss told Autocar that the final name would have to unify the range, but also refer to tradition as well.
The hybrid AMG CLS's combined system output is expected to exceed 450bhp, likely ranking it more than 100bhp behind the current V8-engined CLS 63 S. However,
the hybrid six-pot model’s electric torque-filling ability should ensure performance is much closer – so much so that it will likely take the 63’s place and become the CLS’s top variant.
This would clear space for the AMG GT four-door that’s due in 2018 as an entirely different model, inspired by the GT Concept of the 2017 Geneva motor show.
The GT four-door will use a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, borrowed from either the AMG GT or E63, with a hybrid range-topper producing around 800bhp.
The hybrid CLS is expected to come with regenerative braking technology to help replenish its lithium ion batteries when on the move.
This technology is already in use elsewhere in Mercedes’ range, and would come as part of 48v electric architecture.
Following hybrid six-pot models will share the CLS’s drivetrain. An AMG E-Class would be the most likely next candidate for the system,
due to the CLS’s strong technical links with the E-Class. Sources suggest that the electric and six-cylinder system will be the only drivetrain available
on AMG coupé and convertible E-Classes, while larger saloon and estate models will remain as E63s with V8 engines.
The model is due to be revealed as part of the next-generation CLS range at the Los Angeles motor show in November,
before reaching roads in the middle of 2018. It will use AMG’s 3.0-litre straight-six engine, as used by 43 models, in conjunction with a 50kW electric motor.
Autocar revealed AMG's intentions to introduce a hybrid-six-cylinder drivetrain to its line-up earlier this year at the E-Class Coupé launch,
but information at that time suggested it would be a range badged as 50. New information suggests AMG could also choose 53 or 55 to more closely
align its hybrid models with its existing naming conventions. AMG boss told Autocar that the final name would have to unify the range, but also refer to tradition as well.
The hybrid AMG CLS's combined system output is expected to exceed 450bhp, likely ranking it more than 100bhp behind the current V8-engined CLS 63 S. However,
the hybrid six-pot model’s electric torque-filling ability should ensure performance is much closer – so much so that it will likely take the 63’s place and become the CLS’s top variant.
This would clear space for the AMG GT four-door that’s due in 2018 as an entirely different model, inspired by the GT Concept of the 2017 Geneva motor show.
The GT four-door will use a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, borrowed from either the AMG GT or E63, with a hybrid range-topper producing around 800bhp.
The hybrid CLS is expected to come with regenerative braking technology to help replenish its lithium ion batteries when on the move.
This technology is already in use elsewhere in Mercedes’ range, and would come as part of 48v electric architecture.
Following hybrid six-pot models will share the CLS’s drivetrain. An AMG E-Class would be the most likely next candidate for the system,
due to the CLS’s strong technical links with the E-Class. Sources suggest that the electric and six-cylinder system will be the only drivetrain available
on AMG coupé and convertible E-Classes, while larger saloon and estate models will remain as E63s with V8 engines.
Very exclusive : leaked Nissan 2018
The
all-electric hatchback, due for reveal on 6 September, has been
engineered to maximise range with a slipperier exterior helping
the model to be capable of driving for up to 340 miles on each charge.
That's more than twice the range of the outgoing car and would cement the Leaf at the top of its class in this respect, beating the latest Renault Zoe by about 90 miles.
The gains will also come thanks to new battery pack options for the Leaf that will enable Nissan to sell it with a variety of specs, as Tesla does with its models.
The largest battery could double the 30kWh lithium ion pack found in the highest-spec version of the current Leaf.
Nissan is aiming to make the Leaf the segment's most autonomous-capable model, with Pro Pilot Park technology its newest system.
Using sonars and cameras, the car will be able to park itself in parallel, angled, front or straight
the model to be capable of driving for up to 340 miles on each charge.
That's more than twice the range of the outgoing car and would cement the Leaf at the top of its class in this respect, beating the latest Renault Zoe by about 90 miles.
The gains will also come thanks to new battery pack options for the Leaf that will enable Nissan to sell it with a variety of specs, as Tesla does with its models.
The largest battery could double the 30kWh lithium ion pack found in the highest-spec version of the current Leaf.
Nissan is aiming to make the Leaf the segment's most autonomous-capable model, with Pro Pilot Park technology its newest system.
Using sonars and cameras, the car will be able to park itself in parallel, angled, front or straight
back-in parking spots, handling throttle, braking and
steering input.
الجمعة، 28 يوليو 2017
السبت، 22 يوليو 2017
2018 Audi A8
All the rage, or noticeable car web journals and groups at any rate, the all-new Audi A8 has oh,
put a conclusion to the different reviews and mysteries at the brand's first Audi Summit held in Barcelona.
Denoting a defining moment for the brand, the all-new A8 remains consistent with its leader position in the line-up,
offering bleeding edge innovation and adequate measures of self-driving tech.
put a conclusion to the different reviews and mysteries at the brand's first Audi Summit held in Barcelona.
Denoting a defining moment for the brand, the all-new A8 remains consistent with its leader position in the line-up,
offering bleeding edge innovation and adequate measures of self-driving tech.
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Keeping with the marque's robotized vision,
the 2018 Audi A8 is the first and final generation car on the planet to be produced for exceptionally mechanized driving.
Driving the route for others to take after, the German luxobarge highlights "Level Three" self-ruling frameworks,
with various guides, for example, Parking Pilot, Garage Pilot, and Traffic Jam Pilot, advancing into generation and streaming over the range.
Bearing a solid tasteful attach to its antecedent, the all-new fourth-era display respects a wide,
upright Singleframe grille that supplements the strong body to hint an atmosphere of donning class.
Having conveyed on the guarantee of the Audi Prologue, the A8's telling nearness is enhanced by smooth headlamps
the 2018 Audi A8 is the first and final generation car on the planet to be produced for exceptionally mechanized driving.
Driving the route for others to take after, the German luxobarge highlights "Level Three" self-ruling frameworks,
with various guides, for example, Parking Pilot, Garage Pilot, and Traffic Jam Pilot, advancing into generation and streaming over the range.
Bearing a solid tasteful attach to its antecedent, the all-new fourth-era display respects a wide,
upright Singleframe grille that supplements the strong body to hint an atmosphere of donning class.
Having conveyed on the guarantee of the Audi Prologue, the A8's telling nearness is enhanced by smooth headlamps
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full-length LED tail lights, and a fragile utilization of chrome embellishments along the bodywork.
You may likewise be keen on: What to anticipate from the exceptionally expected 2018 Audi A8
Having become significantly both all around,
the lodge emanates bespoke quality with fine punctures in the seat upholstery and electronically worked air vents.
Permitting control of different vehicle capacities (encompassing lighting, in-auto back rub, and LED perusing lights) from the back
the back seat remote is a cell phone measured removable unit housed in the focal armrest and a somewhat commonplace bit of pack to BMW proprietors.
You may likewise be keen on: What to anticipate from the exceptionally expected 2018 Audi A8
Having become significantly both all around,
the lodge emanates bespoke quality with fine punctures in the seat upholstery and electronically worked air vents.
Permitting control of different vehicle capacities (encompassing lighting, in-auto back rub, and LED perusing lights) from the back
the back seat remote is a cell phone measured removable unit housed in the focal armrest and a somewhat commonplace bit of pack to BMW proprietors.
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Spoiling the blue-bloods sat at the back and endeavoring to rethink the extravagance section
the A8 is fitted with an unwinding seat that offers four novel modification alternatives and a fairly captivating footstool. Surpassing desires,
the unwinding seat takes into account the soles (actually no, not souls) of travelers to be warmed and kneaded,
with different settings consolidated into the back of the front-traveler situate. Tickly, I assume.
Having an effect in the advanced age,
the all-new A8 gets rid of the well-known rotating handles and touchpads of past era models for a cleaner and more straightforward design.
the A8 is fitted with an unwinding seat that offers four novel modification alternatives and a fairly captivating footstool. Surpassing desires,
the unwinding seat takes into account the soles (actually no, not souls) of travelers to be warmed and kneaded,
with different settings consolidated into the back of the front-traveler situate. Tickly, I assume.
Having an effect in the advanced age,
the all-new A8 gets rid of the well-known rotating handles and touchpads of past era models for a cleaner and more straightforward design.
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In the inside dwells a 10.1-inch touchscreen that permits the instrument board to be clear of superfluous catches and switches,
while mixing imperceptibly into the polished dark encompass.
while mixing imperceptibly into the polished dark encompass.
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Taking
care of urban blockage with ease,the Audi AI road turned parking lot
pilot assumes responsibility of driving in moderate moving movement - at
paces of up to 60 km/h - and on parkways.
Enacted utilizing the AI catch on the inside reassure, the road turned parking lot pilot deals with beginning, quickening, controlling, and braking,
with the utilization of different sensors, laser scanners, and cameras scattered all around the vehicle.
Enacted utilizing the AI catch on the inside reassure, the road turned parking lot pilot deals with beginning, quickening, controlling, and braking,
with the utilization of different sensors, laser scanners, and cameras scattered all around the vehicle.
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The Audi AI remote stopping pilot and the Audi AI remote carport pilot,
control the A8 freely into and out of a parking spot, without the driver waiting be available inside the vehicle.
Utilizing the myAudi application, drivers can screen the move on their cell phone utilizing the vehicle's 360-degree cameras and watch the vehicle consequently draw in Park,
also, turn off the motor and start toward the finish of a move.
The Audi AI remote stopping pilot and the Audi AI remote carport pilot,
control the A8 freely into and out of a parking spot, without the driver waiting be available inside the vehicle.
Utilizing the myAudi application, drivers can screen the move on their cell phone utilizing the vehicle's 360-degree cameras and watch the vehicle consequently draw in Park,
also, turn off the motor and start toward the finish of a move.
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Audi A8 Grille 2018
Pressing a selection of motors, the Middle Eastern bound 2018 Audi A8 is probably going to include a 340-drive 3.0-liter TFSI unit in standard appearance,
with a discretionary and beefier 4.0-liter TFSI powerplant producing 460 drive.
The genius of the line-up, the W12 motor, bears an uprooting of 6.0-liters and is set to join the armory at a later date.
Pressing a selection of motors, the Middle Eastern bound 2018 Audi A8 is probably going to include a 340-drive 3.0-liter TFSI unit in standard appearance,
with a discretionary and beefier 4.0-liter TFSI powerplant producing 460 drive.
The genius of the line-up, the W12 motor, bears an uprooting of 6.0-liters and is set to join the armory at a later date.
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All motors work in conjunction with a belt alternator starter (BAS),
which is the operational hub of a 48-volt electrical framework. This gentle half breed innovation empowers the auto to drift with the motor turned off,
what's more, lessens fuel utilization by up to 0.7 liters/100 kilometers.
which is the operational hub of a 48-volt electrical framework. This gentle half breed innovation empowers the auto to drift with the motor turned off,
what's more, lessens fuel utilization by up to 0.7 liters/100 kilometers.
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developments likewise incorporate dynamic all-wheel guiding and a game
differential that appropriates torque between the back wheels
a special reward to the Quattro lasting all-wheel-drive framework that is currently standard in the new A8
Based on past patterns, the all-new A8 is relied upon to advance toward the Middle East before the year's over with a beginning cost of roughly AED 360,000
a special reward to the Quattro lasting all-wheel-drive framework that is currently standard in the new A8
Based on past patterns, the all-new A8 is relied upon to advance toward the Middle East before the year's over with a beginning cost of roughly AED 360,000
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