Peugeot Partner gets the facelift treatment too
Peugeot unveiled the facelift version of the Partner utility vehicle. At the exterior, buyers will get revised front and rear bumpers, an ew front grille, LED daytime running lights and fog lights. New Artense Grey and Moka Grey exterior finishes are available on the Tepee trim level with 16-inch Managua alloy wheels being offered as optional.
At the interior, Peugeot offers Cadaska Roux trim for the seats, Onega Grey inserts, Bluetooth and USB connectivity as well as a 7-inch touchscreen display part of the new infotainment system.
2015 Peugeot Partner
In terms of power, there will be a lot of engines to choose from with both gasoline and diesels on the list. Power outputs are ranging from 75 hp to 120 hp for the diesels with fuel consumption being significantly improved.
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Smart ForTwo Cabrio Edition Moscot introduced
Smart decided to unveil their ForTwo Cabrio special edition, built in partnership with Moscot. Interestingly enough, they opted for the old ForTwo Cabrio instead of going with the new generation. Even so, the special edition brings a lot of styling tweaks that certainly makes the car even more appealing.
At the exterior, you will see a glossy black finish with matte yellow accents, Brabus Monoblock VII alloy wheels with the same contrasting accents as well as Moscot badges and a Brabus spoiler lip.
Smart ForTwo Cabrio Edition Moscot
Under the hood, power is offered by a 1.0-liter gasoline engine capable to deliver 102 horsepower. It is linked to a five-speed manual gearbox which seems pretty standard.
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Bugatti Veyron Finale – First Pics
The 2015 Geneva Motor Show is fast approaching and Bugatti is ready to launch the Veyron Finale supercar at the event. However, the very first pics with the latest edition from the carmaker, have already popped out on the web, showing us a closer look at the model. The pictures were provided by S.Heiligenstein Photography.
The Bugatti Veyron Finale will be debuting in Geneva with some impressive goodies in terms of performance yet, under the hood, the hypercar is rumored to fit a massive 8.0-liter W16 unit, which is actually the same one found on the present Bugatti Veyron.
Bugatti Veyron Finale
The huge engine will be backed up by two impressive electric motors which will make it even more powerful than the Veyron supercar. We are talking here at a whopping 1,500 horsepower, which is even more than the Koenigsegg One:1, that would run from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds, at a reported speed of staggering 463.5 km/h.
2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Unveiled
Here we are back with the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3, which has been just unveiled ahead the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, one of the most extraordinary creations ever built by Mercedes-Benz, built to tackle its direct predators, like the Porsche 911, Audi R8 or BMW M6.
The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 is good to go, as the sports car has just received the confirmation that it fully complies with the FIA GT3 regulations and is now ready to set its first paces on the track.
2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3
I am particular attracted by the strange, yet aggressive body style, but since we are talking here about a track version, we have to admit its ingenuity in terms of visuals, which will improve the track performance. The carbon fiber body is coming with racing components, like ventilated front fenders, revised bumpers at the front and rear, new side skirts, wider rear wing and a few more.
2016 Audi R8 e-tron 2.0 Official Details Revealed
Audi has finally released the official details with the 2016 Audi R8 e-tron, the model which is waiting to be launched at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The “green” sports car is expected to stand side by side with the already leaked 2016 Audi R8.
The electric version of the upcoming Audi R8 is set to wear the 2.0 e-tron version and will pack a T-shaped battery with lithium-ion high-voltage, specifically designed for an electric car, and which will be installed in the center, just under the passenger seat.
2016 Audi R8 e-tron 2.0
The high-voltage lithium-ion battery will be more than enough to sustain the two electric powers, which now come with a total power of 462 horsepower and impressive 920 Nm of torque.
BMW i8 GT3 Rendered
The BMW i8 is popping in our news again, this time through another interesting rendering, which gives the hypercar a racing car look. The rendering is signed by Jon Sibal and is showcasing the BMW i8 with a GT body style, simply called the GT3.
As seen in the rendering, the BMW i8 GT3 is wearing a racing body style. One might depict the wider wing at the rear, the front lip which is now made entirely from carbon fiber, the lowered spring kit, or the larger racing wheels which provides the plug-in hybrid more grip on the track.
BMW i8 GT3 Rendering
Unfortunately, we will never get the chance to see a BMW i8 GT3 version on the streets or on tracks, as the German carmaker does not plan such a model. The only BMW i8 available for now on the track, is the BMW i8 Safety Car, in Formula E.
2016 Audi R8 Second Image Leaked
Here we are back with a new leaked image of what it would appear to be the 2016 Audi R8. This comes after just one week after the model was caught on the first leaked image, launched online by an Instagram user.
Even if the the first leaked image has not offered much about the sports car`s body style, as it showed us a cloth covering most of the roof, the second one, released by Motor Passion, might be a confirmation that the 2016 Audi R8 will indeed look as fresh as it can be, wearing a red paintjob and tweaking a lot of innovative elements on the body.
2016 Audi R8 Second Leaked Image
So far, this is what we have got about the 2016 Audi R8, but we should expect more detailing next week, when the model will be launched at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
Lamborghini Aventador SV Video Teaser, Sets First Paces before Geneva
The Lamborghini Aventador SV is popping up in our news again, due to a new teaser video, showcasing the supermodel before its grand appearance at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The model is expecting to be a real hit at the event and the carmaker has thus decided to launch a teaser video campaign.
The teaser video with the Lamborghini Aventador SV (Super Veloce) is trying to portrait the supercar as the true predecessor of the Miura SV, Diablo SV as well as the Murcielago SV. The “raging bull” is thus showcased wearing the one-off body and impressive power under the hood.
Lamborghini Aventador SV Video Teaser
Speaking about body design, the Lamborghini Aventador SV is coming with some updates, meaning that new body parts have now been fitted. We are talking here about new front bumper, revised aerodynamics gills, larger air intake and rear wing, wider exhaust opening centrally positioned, new set of wheels and so on. The cabin will also bring a whole bunch of updates.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Al-Adiyat Revealed
The Rolls-Royce British luxury auto manufacturer has been recently working on a one-off and powerful model, called the Rolls-Royce Coupe Al-Adiyat, the name suggesting the throttle it outputs when revving its engine. Generally, the model is wearing the inspiration of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
The model has been revealed by the carmaker over the web and as it can be seen in the pictures, is wearing a cool red shade exterior finish, contrasting with the white line and the stainless steel hood. But the Rolls-Royce Coupe Al-Adiyat is also wonderful inside, where it brags with a lot of high-end materials and high-tech gizmos.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Al-Adiyat
It is worth mentioning the two-tone leather wrapping the seats, the gold plated horseshoes found on the clock, the dark wood trim, or the headrests being fitted with the embroidered horses. To conclude the inside presentation, we might guess that this particular model has been specially customized for a rich South Arabian customer.
Upcoming Renault Clio RS Trophy Teased ahead Geneva
The 2015 Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important auto events in the world and every carmaker is preparing its hot models for an official release. Renault manufacturer is now exception and is just a couple of days before releasing the RS Trophy model.
First, the Renault French carmaker is bound to keep the model out of our sight, as it only revealed a teaser image with the upcoming RS Trophy, showcasing the car`s wheels with the RS logo, as well as a handful of specifications. Rumors have it that the upcoming RS will embrace the Clio name.
Renault Clio RS Trophy Teaser Image
Next, the Renault Clio RS Trophy is also rumored to come with some aggressive body parts, larger wheels, just like the ones seen in the teaser image and other important sporty features that will make is stand aut from the crowd.
