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Ford details F-150 Raptor Foxshock absorbers
One of the most capable pick-up trucks on the market and clearly the best sold in the US is the popular Ford F-150. The car underwent major changes when the new generation was introduced, and along with the new aluminium frame, the car also received some nasty shock absorbers, that Ford says are the toughest in the industry.
Audi Q2 Edition 1 to be launched next month
Along with the introduction of the all new Audi Q2 on the UK market, the German manufacturer is also introducing an entirely new and individual specification to the line-up: the Q2 Edition 1.
Hyundai offers Android Auto and Apple CarPLay on its cars
After Kia introduced Apple CarPLay and Android Auto on its UVO Connect multimedia system accross the range, Hyundai is following the example. They are adding smartphone integrations to several more existing models today, via do-it-yourself installation and now has completed the rollout of smartphone integration across the 2017 model year lineup.
Valentino Balboni launches its own tuning brand
Have you heared about Valentino Balboni? He is an italian who tuned the Lamborghini driving dynamics for the last four decades. You read that right: for the last 40 years, Balboni tuned the chassis of SantAgata Bolognese supercars.
Porsche Panamera will feature a Burmester sound system
We first saw it on the new generation Mercedes S-Class. Now we start to see it mor eoften in luxury cars and the all new Panamera maks no exception. Porsche will use Burmester technology for its most demanding clients.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder awarded 5 stars NCAP
The US safety regulations are more harsher than the European ones. So the US NCAP is a real big deal, compared with the EuroNCAP we find in Europe. Beginning with the 2011 model year, NHTSA introduced more stringent tests and requirements in order to earn 5-star ratings.
Audi Q2 orders now opened in UK
Audi is now opening the order book for its Q2 model in the UK. The smallest SUV in Audi range has prices starting from £22,380 OTR, with more engines and an even lower pricing point to follow shortly, including an entry level three-cylinder 1.0 TFSI and a 2.0 TDI with 190 hp, the latter introducing the option of quattro all-wheel drive.
80 anniversary for Skoda Rapid’s trip around the world
There are a few people that know that the Rapid moniker was not invented a few years ago with the budget-saloon Czech model. Back in 1935, Skoda was also selling a Rapid model. Between 1984 and 1990, the Czech car manufacturer had another Rapid with rear-engine and rear-wheel drive.
This Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster Special is going for auction. And has a unique story
Mercedes-Benz delivered only 29 500K Roadster Special and this one comes with a unique story. Back in 1945, towards the end of the World War II, the Allied troops found this car hidden on the estate of Hans Prym. The German industrialist was sent to prison in the same year while the car was shipped out in the United States.
This is why the CVT is great
We know that the continuously variable transmission (CVT) has a bad reputation. But the guys from Engineering Explained is telling us why this is wrong.