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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Facing Bankruptcy, NEVS Loses Right To Saab Name
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Big Citroëns through the years
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Citroën's plush CX luxury car, we've put together a gallery that looks back at the CX and other memorable large cars from the company's past
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Bentley to Unveil New Design Language on its Future SUV
Bentleys introduction to the SUV world will come in the form of the Falcon. Due next year, Bentleys new flagship model, will be designed by Luc Donckerwolke, who has worked for the Volkswagen group for many years now and was the designer behind the Lamborghini Murcielago and Gallardo. His style usually utilizes sharp, crisp lines designed to reflect light. “I like really sharp, defined surfaces. If it’s too voluptuous, it’s too sweet. You need spices.”Said Donckerwolke.
This is somewhat different to the usual Bentley design, which is about softer, more rounded edges. However, despite his love for sharper lines, the new Falcon SUV will stick closely to the Bentley design language while still being a new direction for the famed British brand. “We are adapting the DNA of the brand to a new topology of car, but it’s always good when you do something that the brand hasn’t done before.”
A larger issue that Donckerwolke faces is creating a car for both the Western and Eastern markets. The Chinese and Russians seem to like the EXP 9 F concept, in which the Falcon is based, quite a bit, however the Western markets seemed more opposed to it. So the design for this car has to meet somewhere in the middle for both markets. Donckerwolke claims this is a difficult task and says Bentley “can’t design for just one market. We are ambassadors of a culture, and we have to look like a Bentley.” Hopefully Donckerwolke is up to the task, as he will have some stiff competition from Maserati and Aston Martin, which are both developing their own SUVs.
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Bentley to Unveil New Design Language on its Future SUV originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 18:00 EST.
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2014 British MotoGP: Marquez is back on top
With his 10 race winning streak coming to an end at Brno, Marc Marquez was under immense pressure as the MotoGP circus landed in Silverstone for the 2014 British Grand Prix. There were speculations that whether Marquez would be able to bounce back from the setback of the previous race, he silenced his critics on Saturday by qualifying on pole. But a characteristic poor start meant, he was overtaken by Jorge Lorenzo in the first corner of the race with Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso following him in third place.
Despite his best effort to take back the lead, Lorenzo was able to hold on and by end of lap one. Dovizioso set the fastest lap of the race on lap three with a timing that is 0.3 seconds faster than the reigning champion which allows him to close in on Marquez. The Repsol Honda rider is swift in his response as he ups the ante in the following lap to magnify his lead over Dovizioso. The pecking order remains unchanged by the halfway mark as Lorenzo continues to lead with Marquez in second followed by Dovizioso in third place. However, Valentino Rossi and Dani Pedrosa have cut down on the lead of the Ducati rider as it becomes a three-way tussle for the final step on the podium.
On the 11th lap of the race, Marquez tries to overtake Lorenzo as they enter C1, his overenthusiastic attempt results in the Repsol Honda rider running wide off the track allowing Lorenzo to magnify his lead and give him breathing space. Further down the grid, Rossi manages to stick his move on Dovizioso for third place. The Italian rider surprised by the move of the nine-time champion is caught napping by Pedrosa, who overtakes him a few corners down the lap relegating him to fifth place.
By this moment, it was clear that it would be a two-way scuffle between the Spanish duo of Lorenzo and Marquez for the win as they were over 1.5seconds clear of Rossi and Pedrosa. With seven laps remaining in the race, Marquez sets the fastest lap of the race that is 0.3seconds a lap faster than Lorenzo to close in on his M1. The reigning champion is able to make his move stick on Lorenzo in the following lap to clinch the lead for the first instance and starts to widen the gap between Lorenzo and himself right away.
It seemed that the Repsol Honda rider will win the race without much effort, but there was a twist in the tale. Lorenzo's response took Marquez by surprise, as he posted some blistering fast lap times to cut down his lead and uncannily the Repsol rider was caught unaware by the Yamaha rider to give away the race lead. Despite Marquez's best effort, Lorenzo was able to hold on to the lead as just five laps remained in the race. Further down the grid, Rossi and Pedrosa were exchanging positions as their battle for third position waged on.
It felt as if Lorenzo would handover Yamaha their first win of the 2014 season, sadly, that wasn't to be. With three laps remaining, Marquez made an aggressive move on Lorenzo which resulted in both the Spanish riders brushing against each other with Marquez emerging on top. Fully aware that he cannot afford anymore mistake, Marquez upped the ante whereas it seemed Lorenzo was satisfied with a second place finish as the Yamaha rider slowed down his pace in the last two laps. This allowed Marquez to cross the finish line with a comfortable lead of over 0.7seconds on Lorenzo to register his 11th win of the 2014 season. The battle for the final step on the podium didn't cease till the final corner of the race but it was Valentino Rossi who emerged victorious to finish third ahead of Pedrosa.
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Victory Vision Tour
The 2015 Victory Vision Tour brings a breath of fresh air in the world of touring motorcycles. It offers a perfect mix of comfort, practicality and agility thanks to its ergonomic construction, potent engine and smart chassis.
At the heart of the motorcycle sits a 106 cubic-inch freedom V-Twin, counter-balanced and fuel-injected engine which delivers a maximum torque of 108 ft-lb. The engine’s power is kept under control by a modern 6-speed transmission with overdrive.
The 2015 Victory Vision Tour is also offered with heated handgrips and heated seats and features 29 Gallons of trunk & saddlebag space.
Other notable features include ABS, cruise control, a power windshield and full-coverage frame mounted fairing, as well as an ultra-smooth rear suspension travel.
The motorcycle can be yours for no less than $20,999.
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Victory Vision Tour originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 12:56 EST.
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Cadillac To Build ATS-Based GT3 Race Car
The Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) has become increasingly difficult for Cadillac and its CTS-V.R race car, which now faces competition from lighter and more powerful GT3-spec machines. Mercedes AMG, McLaren, Lamborghini and Porsche have all joined the PWC series in 2014, preventing the CTS Coupe-based racer from winning more than three events in 2014. Cadillac is in dire need of brand-new vehicle and word has it the manufacturer is already testing a brand-new chassis for 2015.
According to Racer, the next-generation Pirelli World Challenge car was seen lapping the Gingerman road course in Michigan in late-August 2014. While there’s no actual footage or photos of the vehicle, the source claims the new chassis will drop the CTS-V Coupe body in favor of an ATS-V Coupe-based shell. A new body could also mean a new engine, as Cadillac is expected to drop a twin-turbo V-6 in the yet unconfirmed ATS-V.R. The current race car is motivated by a naturally aspirated, 6.2-liter V-8.
As with its predecessor, the ATS-V-based track car is also developed by longtime Cadillac Racing partner Pratt & Miller engineering.
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Cadillac To Build ATS-Based GT3 Race Car originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 12:00 EST.
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Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering
Strong, tough to the core and agile, the Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering is an unstoppable ATV especially developed to withstand the toughest punishment without breaking a sweat.
In its off-road adventures, the ATV is helped by a 722 cc, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, fuel injected engine that was especially tuned to deliver a generous low-to-mid range torque. The engine’s power is kept under control by a QuadMatic CVT-type automatic transmission with fender-mounted gate-type shifter operation for high/low forward ranges, plus neutral and reverse.
Other notable features include the advanced Power Steering system, an independent rear suspension, a locking front differential and a geneorus 17.5 L (4.6/3.8 US/Imp Gal) fuel tank. The ATV’s backbone is represented by a high-tensile steel frame.
The Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering is offered with a base price of $9,499.
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Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 09:40 EST.
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Sunseeker Manhattan 73
The Sunseeker Manhatan 73 inspired relaxation and serenity. Its fluid designed language helps it stand out from the crowd, while its aerodynamic hull cuts the water effortless.
Built with maximum attention for every detail, the Sunseeker Manhattan 73 promises to reward you with first class ergonomics and superior sailing performances, each time you want to venture in deep waters.
We especially like the large hullside windows which allow natural light to sweep through, the welcoming lower deck which can sleep up to eight guests and the refined flybridge.
Power comes from twin fixed-pitch propellers which can deliver a maximum speed of up to 34 Knots with a cruising speed of 25 Knots. It is also worthy of being mentioned that the Yacht has a range of up to 325 Nautical Miles.
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Sunseeker Manhattan 73 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 09:29 EST.
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Bavaria Sport 360 Coupe
Flexible and sporty, the Bavaria Sport 360 Coupe has all it needs to make you feel relaxed and comfortable each time you jump on its deck.
This versatile motor yacht features big windows, a large sliding door to the stern and comfortable cabins which will reward you with plenty of comfort features.
It is also worthy of being mentioned that the Bavaria Sport 360 Coupe features a smart hull design in stable sandwich construction and a high freeboard which makes it fairly easy to handle.
The yacht is propelled by a pair of standard 5.0 MPI DTS Brav. III (2 X 260 PS/Hp) engines which can deal effortless with anything you ask of them.
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Bavaria Sport 360 Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 06:04 EST.
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Video: Red Bull RB8 Burnout Filmed In Infrared is All Sorts of Awesome
Leave it to Red Bull to pull off a stunt like this. The F1 racing team got the help of FLIR, the leading company in infrared camera systems, to do some high-speed infrared video of its car commencing in gratuitous burnouts.
The video provided by the high-speed FLIR cameras is absolutely stunning, with hot pebbles of rubber and scorching exhaust gases showering front and rear of the racecar. The slow motion effects add all the more drama. The footage was captured at the GAMMA Racing Day 2014 at the famed TT circuit Assen.
FLIR captured these shots with several of its camera systems, including the T650sc, the B660, and the x6580sc for high-speed shots. FLIR is the world’s largest company specializing in infrared cameras has supplies cameras to everyone from the U.S. Military, to BMW for uses in their vehicles, to a consumer-based infrared camera for the iPhone.
One thing is for sure, you’ve never seen doughnuts like this before.
Video: Red Bull RB8 Burnout Filmed In Infrared is All Sorts of Awesome originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 06:00 EST.
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First drive: BMW M4 Convertible
An exhilarating blow-dry, or a heavy, pointless waste of an M car? Paul Horrell reports
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Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse
Spacious, luxurious and fast, what more could you want from a yacht? The Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse rewards you with all these features and even more.
Built to be able to impress even the most demanding customers, the Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse features the largest aft deck and salon in its class, and is also comes with an optional on deck master suite.
Every part of the yacht has been designed to take your breath away and the attention to details is impressive.
Starting with the bow observation lounge, continuing with the relaxing aft deck and finishing with the impressive flybridge, the entire boat can be seen as an oasis of relaxation in the middle of deep waters.
The interior is even more impressive than the exterior, featuring exotic hard woods, exquisite craftsmanship, granite countertops and fine furnishings.
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Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 05:34 EST.
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Husqvarna TC 85 19/16
Husqvarna’s dirt bikes are among the most capable models in their class and the TC 85 19/16 makes no exception.
Built for the beginner riders who wish to learn the ups and downs of off-road riding, the Husqvarna TC85 19/16 delivers superior performance in a small package.
Weighting only 68.5 kg (dry), the Husqvarna TC 85 19/16 is propelled by an 84. 93 cc, 1-cylinder, 2-stroke, water-cooled engine with reed intake and exhaust control. The engine is brought to life by a kick starter and is mated on a six speed, claw shifted transmission.
The unit is mounted on a solid chassis that has been updated with a new swingarm and new tyres.
You also get a set of reliable Formula brakes which include a radial, four piston brake caliper and 220mm Wave disc at the front, and a two piston caliper and 210mm Wave rear disc.
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Husqvarna TC 85 19/16 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 05:21 EST.
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Grand Banks 47 Heritage CL
The Grand Banks 47 Heitage CL promises to reward you with first class ergonomics, plenty of space and superior sailing performances.
Perhaps it goes without saying that the boat is also fitted with a wide range of modern technologies that where especially developed to make your life on board as comfortable as possible. You will also like the new tri-cabin trawler that features a modified deep-V planing hull.
In terms of power, the Grand Banks 47 Heritage is offered with standard Twin Cummins QSC8.3 - 500 Mhp engines which deliver a maximum speed of 24.00 Kn at 2,600 rpm and a cruising speed of 21.60 Kn at 2,400 rpm.
On the options list you will find Twin Cummins QSC8. - 550 Mhp, Twin Cat C-9 ACERT - 575 Mhp and Twin Cummins QSC8.3 - 600 Mhp units.
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Grand Banks 47 Heritage CL originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 31 August 2014 04:51 EST.
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Saturday, August 30, 2014
Video: 800-Horsepower Nissan Juke R Is Unleashed At The Nurburgring
If you thought the GT-R-powered Nissan Juke and its 545 horsepower was a crazy idea, then you’re in for a big surprise. Nismo’s crazy limited-edition crossover is far from being the fastest Juke ever built and it’s quite slow compared to the monster a Russian company managed to create. How’s that possible, you may ask? Well, the folks over at Shpilli Villi Engineering squeezed no less than 800 ponies out of Godzilla’s twin-turbo, 3.8-liter, V-6 engine, while adding a shot of nitrous for an extra 200 horses. That’s right, this Juke has no less than 1,000 horsepower traveling through its drivetrain, albeit only for a few seconds.
So what do you do when you have at least 800 horses to spare besides winning a dozen drag races against the world’s most powerful supercars? You take it to the Nurburgring track, of course, the place where all production cars go to have their engines and chassis refined. Not that this Juke needs further tweaks or any race-course time given its purpose, but at least the Juke R isn’t one of those massive SUVs BMW and Mercedes-Benz keeps bringing at the ’Ring.
Naturally, the overly powerful crossover isn’t the kind of vehicle you’d expect to set a new Nurburgring record, especially on a wet track, but owner and race car driver Vladimir Ulanov manages to put the Juke R through its paces and clock a few fast laps. Thankfully, the Russians captured it all on tape and you can watch the madness in the video above.
Video: 800-Horsepower Nissan Juke R Is Unleashed At The Nurburgring originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 30 August 2014 23:00 EST.
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Suzuki Vitara
The Vitara, one of Suzuki’s most iconic vehicles, was launched in 1988 as a compact SUV. Dubbed Escudo in Japan and Sidekick in the United States, the small crossover came to North America for the 1989 model year. The Vitara name, mostly used in Europe and some South American and Asian market, was introduced in the United States starting 1999. That’s when the second-gen Vitara was born as a slightly larger, pricier and more powerful version of the first-gen model. A replacement was developed for 2005, but the current Grand Vitara has very little in common with the original concept. For 2015, however, the Vitara nameplate is making a surprising return to its roots, as it’s pinned as a compact SUV destined to compete against the Nissan Juke.
Set to break cover at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October, the brand-new Vitara promises to have "a striking road presence," a "distinctive design," and numerous personalization options, the latter a feat Suzuki rarely offers. So is the Vitara signaling the Japanese are reinventing themselves? It’s a bit too early to draw a conclusion, but the compact SUV is definitely a new approach for a company such as Suzuki.
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Suzuki Vitara originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 30 August 2014 18:00 EST.
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Next BMW M5 Could Feature as Much as 625 Horsepower
BMW’s M5 is rumored to get a healthy boost in power while the rest of the 5-Series lineup gets some additional features both inside and out. That’s according to the German website Autobild, which reports the changes will come with the next generation of BMW’s full-size sedans.
Leading the headlines is a rumored 626-horsepower M5 that will feature all-wheel-drive. Not much is know on how BMW plans on producing that power, but it’s a possibility the automaker will still use the same twin-turbocharged, 4.4-liter V-8. Currently that engine produces 560 horsepower, so adding an extra 66 horsepower shouldn’t be an impossible task.
The next-gen 5 Series lineup is said to also roughly 100 pounds lighter, thanks to extensive use of aluminum in place of steel. Despite the added lightness, the Bimmer will feature more premium interior materials. The iDrive controller will be revised to use smaller turn/push knob and its voice recognition software will be easier to use. The car’s automated driving features are also set for an extensive update, making fully automated driving a closer reality.
A plug-in hybrid is also set for release. Its 109-horsepower electric motor will work in conjunction with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine, itself producing 240 horsepower. The hybrid is also rumored to have inductive charging abilities.
The remainder of the BMW 5 Series lineup will get power updates as well. The top version of the 3.0-liter I-6 will produce 354 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque; the diesel will produce 324 horsepower with a respectable 486 pound-feet of torque; and the M550xd will kick out 402 horses and 553 pound-feet of torque.
We can expect the new 5 Series to hit German roads for the 2016 model year.
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Next BMW M5 Could Feature as Much as 625 Horsepower originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 30 August 2014 12:00 EST.
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Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, Mercedes-AMG GT, Volvo XC90: The Week In Reverse
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New Volvo XC90, VW e-Golf Pricing, Ford's New Hybrids: The Week In Reverse
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