Car News
Ford uses 3D mapping for building the F-series truck, a first in auto industry
Ford engineers are using 3D mapping in what is believed to be the technology’s first application in the auto industry to better analyze rear axle parts of F-Series pickups during assembly, leading to a smoother, quieter ride for drivers of Ford trucks.
Volkswagen builds its 250.000 Passat in Chattanooga plant
Volkswagen Chattanooga announced today that its workforce has produced the 250,000th Passat midsized sedan.
2013 Volvo XC60 facelift gets promoted with the help of Swedish House Mafia
This week, the members of Swedish House Mafia unleashed a new version of their hit song “Leave the World Behind” featuring the young Swedish singer Lune. Swedish House Mafia created their new music video in collaboration with Volvo Cars in Scandinavia and the song and video will be the leading theme in Volvo’s forth coming global launch campaign of the new Volvo XC60.
Mini by Roberto Cavalli sells for 150.000 euros at 2013 Life Ball Vienna
Watched by tens of thousands of spectators, the Life Ball MINI 2013 by Roberto Cavalli last Saturday marked its first public appearance on the Life Ball’s Magenta Carpet.
Land Rover Evoque RS250 Orkney Grey – a new styling package from A. Kahn Design
The special tuning house A. Kahn Design has released a new package for the Range Rover Evoque. Dubbed RS250 the British kit offers a more aggressive look to the sporty crossover.
Mercedes could revive the CLK model
Four years ago, Mercedes-Benz decided to ditch the CLK model. Now, the latest report is indicating that the next generation of the C-Class will bring back the CLK moniker.
Video: Renault Twingo Twin’Run Concept – The philosophy behind the 320 HP prototype
This weekend, at the Monaco Grand Prix, Renault has unveiled a special concept. Named Twingo Twin’Run, the prototype comes with a 3.5 liter V6 engine, rear wheel drive and 320 horsepower.
Video: Paul Walker aka Brian O’Conner gets Fast and Furious in a Lexus LF-A
When you say Paul Walker you say Brian O’Conner and this means Fast and Furious franchise. To show us that Brian O’Conner really loves Japanese cars, actor Paul Walker took a drive test in a Lexus LF-A.
Holden will continue to produce cars in Australia
Despite Ford’s announcement to end local manufacturing, Holden believes the industry can survive in Australia and has already adjusted in large part given Ford’s relatively low production volumes.
VIDEO: BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe gets on tape
With the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe, the two time-honoured companies are unveiling the outcome of their first collaboration at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013. The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe is a one-off and represents the exclusive interpretation of a luxurious BMW Coupe as seen through the eyes of Pininfarina. Now we have the chance to see the concept on film also, enjoying a few close-up with the futuristic looks of the concept.
The trademark BMW kidney grille forms the central element of the front-end design, and all surfaces and lines take their bearings from it. It symbolically points to the engine at the heart of the vehicle, its size reflecting the power of the V12 unit nestling behind it. The “kidneys†are angled towards the road, citing the typical BMW “shark nose†and lending the front end an even more dynamic look, particularly when seen from the side.
Above the kidney grille the bonnet stretches across the front of the car, its subtle contours appearing to emanate from the BMW emblem and lending the bonnet a dynamic elegance. The flat headlights underline the road-focused look associated with a BMW and round off the “face†of the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe.
The four-seater luxury coupé rolls out an exclusive ambience to welcome driver and passengers. The front and rear seats from the Pininfarina drawing board embrace all occupants with sporty side supports while providing the highest levels of comfort.
The roof liner of finest Italian virgin wool features the striking “Principe di Galles†pattern. This grey plaid strikes a bold contrast to the traditional materials used for the doors and dashboard. The brown leather seats also pick up on the pattern in their all-round piping.