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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Spied: 2012 Porsche Boxster S

The new Porshce Boxster was recently spied while being taken for a test drive, undisguised and in broad daylight. The picture provides a clear view of the model’s lines and detail with its sharp side strakes, side air inlets and prominent wheel arches. The rear of the vehicle sees a new integrated lip spoiler that spans right across the car’s rump, bisecting the taillamps.

Provided by some forced induction and a few tweaks, the 2.5-litre flat-4-cylinder engine could generate as much as 360hp under the hood.

The model is expected to make its official debut around the beginning of 2012.

Bentley’s Luxurious Linley Edition

Bentley Automobile

Bentley takes luxury to a whole new level by collaborating with British design company Linley to launch 10 limited edition Continental Flying Spurs. David Linley, the Chairman of the company, has established himself as the finest designer of luxurious furniture in the UK and maybe even the world and so, it is fitting that two brands synonymous with sophistication and affluence should come together in this way.

Bentley Auto

The vehicle was unveiled in completion at the Jack Barclay dealership in London. It features the finest Santos rosewood veneers covering the fascia, console, waistrail and roof console of the interior. Where Bentley chestnut or walnut would normally be used, veneers cover the entire wood surfaces of the model. The waistrails and fold-down picnic tables feature Linley’s trademark Helix motif from the furniture collection inlayed from four different types of wood into an intricate pattern. The custom fitted Linley humidor drops into a unique console that contains a humidification system, cigar cutter and ashtray. Other key features include an in-built fridge set behind the arm rest and rear console with specially designed space for bottle storage and a pop up vanity mirror concealed in the picnic tables.

Mark Blanchard, Head of Design at Linley, stated that “It has been an exciting and challenging project to work on. We designed the interior within the stringent constraints specified by Bentley, however we ensured the car exemplified Linley craftsmanship.”

View the video below for the official launch.

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Only a few years after the launch of the Panamera Turbo, Porsche Turbo S has been added to the lineup with a squeeze another 50 hp from 4.8 liters awesome, twin-turbo V-8. This model is not exactly a surprise: The Panamera V-8 engines shared with the Cayenne and Cayenne last generation is offered with a 550-hp variations.

From ultra luxury to ultra performance, the 2012 Porsche Panamera is the "everything to everybody"sedan.Impressive cornering ability; engine choices from willing to thrilling; high fuel economy ofHybrid model; comfortable ride; beautiful cabin quality.

Panamera is big and heavy car, but it shines as it thunders on the road at real speed. Modified engine management and turbocharger enables an increase in titanium aluminum is 550 hp and 553 pounds-ft of torque, up from 516 for the regular Turbo. The chassis is "Sport" and "Sport Plus" mode, overboost function increases the twist to £ 590 ft-wild. Turbo can regularly raise the already-impressive 568 pounds-ft below the overboost, which is accessed by paying for Sport Chrono package. This package is standard in the Turbo S.

Added power translates into a performance you do not need to complain about: Porsche says 60 mph can be achieved in 3.6 seconds, but we used to clock the 3.3 Turbo. Picture a tenth or two faster than that, thanks largely to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic, which includes the launch-control function. This is the only transmission available. The company claims a top speed of 190 mph, but based on our testing, real-world figure will be higher around 5 mph. If you are concerned, Porsche does not have a final rating of the fuel economy, but it said they would approach the Turbo city / highway numbers of 15/23 mpg.

2014 Volkswagen Phaeton

WHAT IT IS: The follow-up to the spectacularly slow-selling Phaeton. It will continue to be assembled at a lavish factory in Dresden, Germany, and once again will share powertrains and technology with high-end Audis and the Bentley Continental range.

WHY IT MATTERS: The Phaeton represents the VW brand’s highest aspirations. As before, the Phaeton will attempt to move VW upmarket into the BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes sphere.

PLATFORM: Architecture usually reserved for Audis (dubbed MLB) will undergird the Phaeton. A longitudinally mounted engine and all-wheel drive are its hallmarks, as is the extensive use of aluminum.

POWERTRAIN: A new, twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 with 345 horses will power base versions. A few will come with the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 that is shared with the Continental range and the Audi S8. Even fewer will come with a W-12.

COMPETITION: Audi A8, BMW 7-series, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-class.

WHAT MIGHT GO WRONG: Perched way above the rest of the VW lineup, the new Phaeton may continue to confuse shoppers.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL AND PRICE: Anticipated in late 2013, starting at about $65,000.

Talented Alex has designs on your next new car

A MERSEYSIDE dad has spoken of his pride this week after his son landed a dream job designing a Chinese car company's latest models.

Jeff O'Brien, from Thornton, told Life On Cars that after impressing car industry executives with his design flair his son Alex has now jetted off to Shanghai to help design vehicles for Qoros, a joint Israeli-Chinese firm which will be launching its first cars in the UK next year.

Mr O'Brien said yesterday: "Alex's designing and sketching skills are out of this world, and after completing the car design course at the University of Coventry he impressed a lot of design executives for different companies, who all saw what he'd come up with and wanted to take a look. One of them was a manager at Qoros, who spoke to Alex and was absolutely delighted with him.

"Alex wanted to work with Qoros because it's a new company, and they're really keen to use some of his design skills in their models."

The model which former Manor High School pupil Alex created to conclude his design course, a sports car design aimed at supercar builders Bugatti (pictured above), attracted attention from car industry executives at an exhibition, used to showcase the UK's latest car design talent, held in Coventry last year. Father and son worked together on the car, with Jeff, a retired Craft, Design and Technology tutor, helping to fashion the wheels for the model of Alex's sports car design.

Although work commitments in Shanghai meant Alex was unavailable to speak to Life On Cars, a Qoros spokesperson said of its new range of cars: "Qoros is a fresh, new brand without legacy. It is driven by a passionate international team of expert designers, engineers and marketers who are united in their desire to develop sophisticated and highly individual products.

"The company is dedicated to meeting an ever-increasing demand for cars that are highly differentiated from other products within a crowded automotive marketplace. In addition to design that is both elegant and functional, Qoros products will be distinguished by a strong focus on state-of-the-art technology, with high levels of user-friendly in-car connectivity and vehicle safety standards which compare to the best in Europe."

The first Qoros car to be sold in the UK, an as-yet-unnamed four door saloon, will make its European debut at the Geneva Motorshow next March.

Toyota GT-86 Sports Line 2013

Wald International Closure package prepared for the Toyota GT 86 and our shows. It costs 2,090 euros and has called Sports Line consists of a new front bumper, inflated fenders, new side spoiler, vented hood, spoiler, diffuser and quad exhaust tailpipes.

2012 Ford Explorer Review

2012 Ford Explorer front three-quarters view

The 2012 Ford Explorer.

One of the maddening things about car buying these days is the wide price range for the same vehicle. It's caused by multiple trim levels. Case in point: The Ford Explorer. You can get it in four different levels...Explorer, Explorer XLT, Explorer Limited and Explorer Sport. And from the Explorer to the Explorer Sport, there's an $11,585 price spread.

That's a chunk considering the base price of the base model is $29,135 (we're comparing 2-wheel drive models here. 4X4 costs extra).

13 months ago, we reviewed the Explorer and said "The price is right."

For that one, it was. It was a four-wheel drive XLT, which started at $33,190 and with options rang in at $37,505...a fortuitous price point for Ford, since it was $580 below the Jeep Grand Cherokee that charmed its way into the TireKicker Top Ten Cars (So Far) the month before and still is on the list.

The Most Expensive Car Ever Insured Pictures

It may be hard to define what amount of a car maybe insured for.

More expensive cars will cost more to replace, and so the insurance will cost you more too.Naturally, there are always limited edition cars that would have to be insured for a lot of money, because there are limited cars that might be when equated with them.Cars that are regularly parked at the roadside are at a higher risk of being stolen or involved in collisions, and so will be more expensive to insure.

This is a kind of car that recorded the most expensive car ever insured:

Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
has been insured for $50,000,000.

Ferrari GTO
$28,500,000

Bugatti Type 41 Royale
$12,000,000.

Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR
$2,000,000.

Bugatti Veyron
This is easily about the most costly cars in the world, and it is only logical that it is also one of themost expensive cars insured too. Insurance companies would need to consider the rarity and the repair costs of these vehicles.

McLaren F1
$1,000,000

Ferrari Enzo
Limited edition of this vehicle was sold for $1,000,000.

Koenigsseg CCX
$700,000.

Porsche Carrera GT
$440,000.

Pagani Zonda C12
$428,000.

Rolls Royce Silver Ghost

Ferrari GTO

Police Cars

The progress of the automotive world force the police to adjust the streets.If the police can not customize their vehicle with the road users so they will not be able to order the vehicle and maintain their dignity.Here this the coolest police car in the world:

Bugatti Veyron Police Car

Chevy Camaro Police Car

Corvette C6
The sixth and most current generation of Chevrolet Corvette introduced last 2005. Has 6 liter LS2 V8 producing 400 hp.

BMW Coupe Police Car

Super Car

Some cars are designed for strict track use and others for touring. There are in fact massive differences between most super cars, research will be paramount. Pay particular attention to the ride quality, some cars have a great set up which is perfect for track use and also deliver great ride quality. There has never been a selection of 200mph cars this vast before, it can be easy to over look companies like Noble, Ultima, Spyker and tuning companies which offer real performance foryour money. Sticking to Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche might help you sleep at night but it won't give you exclusivity.Choosing the correct super car for your needs is paramount. Super-cars are supposed to be much faster and fearsome than ordinary cars. Though they still are all that, but compared to the Super -cars of the past made almost fifteen years ago they are slightly slower now.

Super Car Russia

The modern Super-cars have so much more technology that even if you hit the brake the computerinside the car calculates the speed and traction control and then brake the car making the response time slower than older Super-cars; in which the car did exactly what and when you told it to do. Fifteen years ago Mclaren proved that they had the technology to cross the 240 mph speed mark.

Super Car Porche

Though Porche have the same technology to achieve that goal, somehow for some strange reason they held back from doing so. In some old Super-cars like the Ferrari F40 there were no door handles, no radio and no carpets and all these things made it a lot lighter. The F40 could go from naught to 60 in 3.2 seconds which almost no modern super-car can accomplish. New modern carson the other hand have a lot of gadgets but they only serve as distractions. When you are in a super-car is drive and drive fast.Older Super-cars are still much faster than the new contemporary ones.Sports cars offer us the combination of speed, luxury, and safety. People often debate the difference between a sports car and a "sporting" car, for our purposes they are all prestige cars.

Super Car Acura

Super Car BMW Concept

Car Accessories

Anywhere in the world!
Generally, there are two major categories of car accessories namely Interior Auto accessories and Exterior car accessories.Among various safety car accessories...

Interior Auto Accessories:
Air freshener, carpets, floor mats, seat covers, television, stereo system and DVD system, air bags, rear view mirror etc are all Interior Auto accessories.

Exterior Car Accessories:
License plate, side bars, body panels, light covers, exterior lights, wheel covers, windshield wiper blades etc are all Exterior Car Accessories.

How to Pimp Your Ride?
No matter what auto accessories you choose for your car, you must make sure that you buy the ones that you needs most, and furthermore, should always buy the best possible quality product as well.You should make a list of all the car accessories that you like to have in your car. After that you can prioritize the car accessories which you need to install first in case you have a limited budget.You can find a design that suits your personality and tastes perfectly.To make your car appear classy you should think about something budget friendly, easy to place yourself and available at many shops, the decorative pillar posts.

One additional car accessory you should install in your car is some sort of GPS navigation.The next cool and affordable car accessory we recommend are Bluetooth speakerphones,rearview cameras.There are many hidden dangers and spots that are hard to see behind you.Another upgrade you should consider are high performance headlights.The good news is that these add on features can make your driving experience safer.After you install various car accessories, you should also consider the following three things specifically scent,music,and upkeep.This will make your car is always convenient.Choose a scent you really enjoy to freshen up the atmosphere in your car,a good sound system can make a three hour drive seem like it's passed in moments.
Some examples of car accessories that you can apply in your vehicle: