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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Maserati Levante production starting next year Alfieri could come within 28 months

Maserati is on a roll. The new Ghibli and Quattroporte have been huge successes, and it unveiled the gorgeous Alfieri concept (pictured above) at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The next step for the brand is getting the Levante crossover into production.

"We are getting Mirafiori ready for production [of the Levante]. The first bodies are expected for 2015," said Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne to Reuters in Geneva. He also said that there isnt much keeping the Alfieri off the streets. "The platforms and motors are there. Technically, production could start in 24-28 months," he said. However, Marchionne refused to say whether the company would actually give the concept a green light to be built.

Fiat hopes to be profitable again by 2016, and while its acquisition of Chrysler is certainly going to help, rejuvenating Alfa Romeo and Maserati are also a major part of the plan. In 2013, the Italian luxury brand saw sales more than double to 15,400 vehicles. Maser is still far away from its goal of selling 50,000 units by 2015, but its quite a start. Fiat bought Maserati in 1993, but business went through a decade or more of doldrums and falling sales. It appears that the century-old brand is finally finding a path forward with some gorgeous new cars.

2015 Ferrari FF Review

The Ferrari FF is definitely a strange car, not because of its engine, or its interior, or even its price. The only "weird" thing about it is that it is a hatchback, but its also a Ferrari. It is also Ferraris first car with four-wheel-drive, so it has better grip on both roads and tracks than the 458. But, some people dont even really consider the positives of this car, and just hate it. I actually like the FF, and I think the styling works really well for Ferraris first attempt at a hatchback. The engine is more powerful than the 458 Specialé, and cranks out 651 horsepower (a lot) and 504 pound-feet of torque. With this insanely powerful engine, the FF manages to to 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, and achieves a top speed of 208 mph. With a base price of $295,000, you would expect the FF to be a pretty nice car as well. And the FF doesnt disappoint. It has heated power front seats, as well as memory, a touch-screen nav system, and an optional rear-seat entertainment system. Yes, thats right, the FF has a rear seat, compete with climate control and a full-length center console. New for 2015, the FF is offered with a fitted luggage set, custom tailored with the same leather found in the interior.

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Fitted luggage

Kobayashi designs special edition Caterham Seven for Japanese market

Caterham Seven 250R Kamui Special Edition

News recently broke that Caterham is soliciting new investment to carry on with its ambitions plans. However, thats not keeping the sports car builder from moving forward with new projects. Case in point is its latest creation: the limited edition Seven 250R Kamui Special Edition in honor of its F1 driver, Kamui Kobayashi.

As the name implies, the Seven 250R forms of the basis of the special edition with 123 horsepower and 120 pound-feet of torque from its 1.6-liter Ford Sigma four-cylinder engine, six-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential. While power may seem modest, Caterham claims that it can reach 62 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph.

What makes the Kamui Edition special is what Caterham does with the cars already light body. The exterior is finished in high-gloss black paint with matte black stripe decals, and the front fenders use dark-green-lacquered carbon fiber in a shade like the teams F1 livery. Tiny nubs of carbon fiber replace the windshield as well, and the passenger seat is gone in favor of an aluminum tonneau cover. For safety, a roll hoop rises up over the drivers head.

Things are even sparser inside. The driver sits on a bare carbon fiber seat with "Kamui" embroidered on the head support. The dashboard is made from similar green carbon fiber like the fenders and also has the Kamui logo at the center of the gauges.

Caterham will build just 10 of the Kamui Special Edition models, a nod to his driver number, and they will only be sold in Japan at 6,000,000 yen ($58,822) each, plus tax. Hopefully, this special Seven will fare better than the underperforming F1 team. Scroll down for the full announcement.

TELEGRAM FROM CATERHAM HQ - CATERHAM CARS REVEALS KAMUI KOBAYASHI LIMITED EDITION SEVEN FOR JAPANESE FANS
May 27, 2014 Written by Caterham Cars

Caterham Cars has taken the wraps off a brand new special edition Seven designed by Caterham F1 Teams Japanese driver, Kamui Kobayashi.

Just 10 examples of the Kamui Kobayashi special edition go on sale in Kamuis home country from today, priced at Â¥6,000,000 (including local taxes).

Based on the 125bhp Seven 250 R, the distinctive special edition is packed with an array of performance-focused features hand-chosen by the Formula One driver. The Seven 250 R is powered by a 1.6 Ford Sigma engine, achieving 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. It has six-speed manual transmission with a limited slip differential.

The exterior is finished in high-gloss black paint with matt black sport stripes. Every Kamui Kobayashi edition wears a number 10 badge on its nose â€" Kamuis Formula One driver number. The front wings and rear wing protectors are finished in carbon fibre infused with a unique Caterham green lacquer, the first of the Seven models to offer this finish.

In true racing style, the car is a single-seater and features an aluminium tonneau cover over the passenger seat area; to match, there is also a single-sided rollover hoop fixed to the rear bulkhead, with all new 13-inch diamond cut black wheels. There is also a polished chrome rear exit exhaust system to complete the dynamic styling.

Inside, the performance theme continues with a carbon fibre dashboard detailed with the Caterham green lacquer, which will be personally signed by Kamui. The sports seat is also constructed from carbon fibre, with green contrasting stitching, a Kamui logo in the head rest and a green Takata-branded 4-point harness.

Other interior features include special Kamui gauge inlays, an anodised green gear knob with Kamui wordmark and an anodised green key.

Kamui drove a Caterham Seven for the first time earlier this year at Silverstone circuit, speaking about the special edition, he said: "For me, the Caterham Seven is a pure car; when you drive a Seven it feels like you are driving, not like the car is driving you. In my Caterham F1 car, I have electronics that control everything but to drive the Seven is to truly understand the car and to truly understand the enjoyment of driving.I hope my styling of the Seven adds something special to a car that is already awesome to drive."

David Ridley, Chief Commercial Officer for Caterham Cars commented: "Japan is our second-largest export market and our Japanese Caterham community are huge fans of Kobayashi; Im delighted to be able to offer our fans in Japan this exclusive model which will, one day, no doubt become a collectors item. Kamui had great fun customising the design and has even test-driven the first prototype to give his seal of approval."

Kamui Special Edition

Introducing the brand new special edition Seven designed by Caterham F1 Teams Japanese driver, Kamui Kobayashi.

Other interior features include special Kamui gauge inlays, an anodised green gear knob with Kamui wordmark and an anodised green key.

Kamui drove a Caterham Seven for the first time earlier this year at Silverstone circuit, speaking about the special edition, he said: "For me, the Caterham Seven is a pure car; when you drive a Seven it feels like you are driving, not like the car is driving you. In my Caterham F1 car, I have electronics that control everything but to drive the Seven is to truly understand the car and to truly understand the enjoyment of driving. I hope my styling of the Seven adds something special to a car that is already awesome to drive."

HIGHLIGHTS
Performance-orientated specification
Limited slip differential & 6 speed manual gearbox
Unique Caterham green lacquered carbon fibre components
Limited to 10 cars to be sold in Japan

1.6 LITRE FORD SIGMA
0-62 MPH 0-100 KPH 5.90 SECONDS
TOP SPEED 112 MPH/180 KPH
125 PS

SPECIFICATIONS
-STANDARD
1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine
6 speed manual gearbox
Limited slip differential
Superlight suspension with De-Dion rear suspension
13" diamond cut Apollo alloy wheels with Avon CR500 tyres
Ventilated front discs & quad piston calipers
Carbon interior panels & dashboard
Carbon fibre aeroscreen
Single hoop roll over bar
Quick-release Momo steering wheel
Bespoke Kamui gauges
Adjustable padded carbon seat with bespoke stitching
Bespoke gearknob & key
Heater
Push button start
Aluminium tonneau cover
Four point Takata race harness
Gunmetal grey chassis

-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Caterham Seven 250 R Kamui Special Edition
Engine: 1.6 Litre Ford Sigma
Max Power (bhp/rpm): 125 @ 6,100 rpm
Max Torque (lbs ft/rpm): 120 @ 5,350 rpm
0-60mph: 5.9 seconds
Top speed: 112 mph

-PAINT OPTIONS
Gloss black paint with a unique matt black decal pack

2015 VW Amarok

VW Amarok looks forward to success and appreciably increase sales Volkswagen automobiles lately. This VW pick-up truck appeared in 2010 on the market. Since then, the organization through special updates, and special trimming is trying to make it perfect. Facelift, that has been lately speaking refers to a 2015 VW Amarok. But it still are not able to say for sure whether it will be. Much more interest is drawn Amarok model presented in the Geneva Motor Show this year. Because it has been equipped, just what would it not American market thought.

2015 VW Amarok – Changes

By all accounts, there was not more scarce report on the changes of a car lately. Some sources say that the backbone of the facelift 2015 VW Amarok makes changes in the lighting group. New Amarok will get Xenon headlamps, and LED daytime running lights. The whole story of changes for MY 2015 ends here, for now.

Largest and most prestigious automotive market is considering a completely different aspect of the new VW Amarok model. America can not accept the fact that Volkswagen has no plans to place the Amarok pick-up model in its market. Last featured special edition VW Amarok model has flared wish again, that this pick-up becomes available, and also to U.S. customers. Here’s Why!

2014 MTM Amarok V8 Passion – Just what should be for USA

All previous editions of the Amarok pick-up truck were equipped with engines that are not to the taste of the customer’s demand in the U.S. market. When VW introduced the VW Amarok with MTM tuning treatment at Geneva Motor Show, the matter has become somewhat personal.

2014/2015 VW Amarok is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter FSI turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, or the 2.0-liter TDI. Power of 180 hp is transmitted through the six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. With four-wheel drive, 2015 Amarok has a towing capacity of 3,200 pounds. Similar size as the Honda Ridgeline, Amarok equipped with a more powerful engine would be perfect representative of class on the market overseas.

That engine has just been part of the new Triming latest edition. Equipped with a V8 Passion engine capacity 4.2 L, with 410 hp, is VW Amarok that American buyer wants to ride. This TDI engine with 686 pound-feet-of-torque – down low, is mated to eight-speed automatic transmission. Enngine gets to 62 mph in six seconds and can reach a top speed of 138 mph. EPA rating is 25 mpg highway. Comment by MTM that this engine, the new Amarok ”fits like a glove”, explains everything.

Overt desire that 2015 VW Amarok to be equipped with a V8 engine and as such to be exported to the American market is still present. It remains to be seen whether Volkswagen will find a good enough reason to this pick-up transport across the ocean, although in Europe, he achieved more than excellent sales results.

Probe shows current GM VP Parks aware of ignition problem in 2005

New documents have revealed that a current General Motors vice president, Doug Parks, was aware of the ignition switch problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt as early as 2005. At the time, Parks, whom Bloomberg called a "confidante" of CEO Mary Barra and an integral part of GMs product development team, was the chief engineer on the Cobalt and Saturn Ion. Congressional investigators uncovered the documents, which include an email from Parks and meeting attendance lists for the ignition switch problems.

This new evidence sheds some doubt on GMs own internal investigation, which found that none of the companys current executives knew of the ignition switch problems on the Cobalt and Ion. This news is also curious, following GMs large-scale dismissal of employees found to be responsible for the problem, such as Ray DeGiorgio.

"As Ms. Barra has said repeatedly we have taken all of the personnel actions that we feel are appropriate at this time," GM spokesman Greg Martin told Bloomberg via email.

More troubling, though, is what this revelation could do to GMs legal proceedings. The discovery of Parks knowledge of the issue could cause potentially serious damage to GMs bankruptcy argument, in which it claims that "New GM" isnt responsible for the actions of "Old GM." According to Consumerist, lawyers could now argue that the lack of a recall, particularly when a former chief engineer and current vice president knew of the issue, could lend credence to arguments that the company was attempting to cover up the problem.

Report Brad Pitt to join Tom Cruise in Go Like Hell

Call us optimistic, but it seems that a golden age of racing movies could be upon us once again. After classics like Le Mans and Grand Prix gave way to cheeseballs like Days of Thunder and Driven, the past few years have given us the epic documentary Senna and the recent blockbuster Rush. And the next great racing movie could be speeding around the corner.

That movie is called Go Like Hell, a film adaptation of the AJ Baime book about the epic showdown between Ford and Ferrari at Le Mans in the 1960s. Just a couple of months ago we brought you news that Tom Cruise had signed on to play Carroll Shelby, and now the buzz on the streets of Hollywood has it that Brad Pitt has signed on as well.

Just what roll Pitt would play in the movie remains to be seen, but he was reportedly first approached about the project when Michael Mann was in the directors chair. Now that Oblivion director Joseph Kosinki has taken over, Pitt has reportedly signed on the dotted line.

New Gen 2016 Dodge Journey Redesign

2016 Dodge Journey – Considering on buying a new car? The 2016 Dodge Journey would be a good choice. You will be surprised that this car is so spacious. You can make this car to be your storage space and fill things that needs to be moved. If you need more space, you can fold the seatbacks to give you 67.6 cubic feet of cargo room. The front passenger seat is foldable to flat too. Made in next year Dodge Journey 2016 is specially made to be your family SUV.

2016 dodge journey srt6

2016 Dodge Journey Redesign

This car uses 2.4-liter four-cylinder that gives 177 hp. If you think this power is not sufficient enough, you can get the step-up engine which is in 3.6 liter V-6. It makes 283 hp which is sufficient for a SUV. The New Dodge Journey 2016 has a six-speed on it. The V-6, in additional, is more modern, quieter, and more powerful enough. 2016 Dodge Journey price on its Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts on $21,000 including destination charge. This is the best deal to buy your journey 2016.

That price is worth to get 2016 dodge journey changes. You can make your car into two passengers layout with spacious cabin, 5-passenger layout in a 2-row, or 7-passenger arrangement in a 3-row. The first two rows have more leg space, so it is best used for adults while your kids can sit on the last row.

What are you waiting for? Although 2016 Dodge Journey release date have not been confirmed yet, it is suspected to be sold in the public before the end of the year or early on 2016. Do you think those are not enough? Enjoy the Uconnect infotainment system, includes a 4.3-inch Uconnect touch-screen radio, heated mirrors, a USB port, and dual-zone air conditioning while optional features may have a rear camera, satellite radio, hands-free text messaging and rear parking sensors. These are what 2016 Dodge Journey can give to you.