Audi A8 L Security armored revealed in Russia: It weighs 3,875 KG

13/05/2020

This version called ‘Security’ is a VR9 class bulletproof with Class 10 glass

But if you didn’t see the blue LED light from above, this Audi would look like the standard A8 L model, but what it contains under the ‘skin’ makes this car super special.

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This version called ‘Security’ is a VR9 class bulletproof with Class 10 glass. Its weight reaches 3,875 kilograms due to its bulletproof body as well as the extra parts of Audi. The Audi A8 L Security has a fire extinguishing system underneath it, wheel protection, and fuel protection.

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To turn the standard A8 L model into Security, Audi took 400 hours of extra work while it was manufactured at a factory dedicated to it. All the armored vehicles of this company have been tested by the security authorities, to test its resistance to snipers, grenades, and automatic weapons.

In a real event, this car will be able to leave the dangerous place even if its tires will explode, at a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour.

While the ‘Security’ version is based on the A8 L model, its power comes from the S8 model, which produces 563 horsepower while making this car reach speeds from 0 to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds and the maximum, limited to electronically, at 210km/hour.

Audi will initially offer this car only in Russia for a starting price close to 750 thousand dollars, while it says that after the order, it requires 3 to 6 months to be produced and delivered to the customer.

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Top Best Sedans in 2020

13/05/2020

One of the most popular types of passenger cars among the residents of the US is a sedan. Comfortable, cost-effective, spacious, and, at the same time, prestigious – that’s all about them. Let’s choose the best sedan in 2020 together with experts from Mechanicfaq.com

This vehicle class will suit any type of family, no matter if it’s a single person or a complete family with a few kids. Basically, it has a spacious interior and a large trunk.

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Top 5 Sedans in 2020

1. Toyota Camry

This beauty opens our rating. Camry is more than just a one-time-best-selling sedan both in the USA and a few other countries. It’s a real legend in the sector! Her competitors are Mazda 6, Nissan Teana, and Skoda Superb.

Camry has all the necessary amenities. Standard equipment includes ABS, ESP, Android Auto smartphone compatibility, several airbags, front/rear electric windows. In addition, there is dual-zone climate control, front-seat heating, electric heating of the windshield, etc.

This car is available in L, LE, SE, XSE, XLE, and TRD trims. It has a new 2L engine (gas) and a 6-speed automatic transmission. It has replaced the old 4-speed hydraulic automatic transmission. In addition to the 2L engine, there are two more – 2.5L with 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque (+ 3 hp and 2 lb-ft for XSE models) and 3.5L V6 (301 HP, 267 lb-ft).

Pros: reliable, spacious, safe, four-cylinder engine, easy-to-drive (comfortable seats, great steering control, and visibility)
Cons: costly spare parts, loud engine noise, outdated stock infotainment system.

The price starts from $24.295 for the Standard package with a 2L engine. The most expensive configuration, Executive Safety with a 3.5L engine will cost $35,130.

2. Skoda Superb

The second place in the ranking of the best sedan-class cars is occupied by the previous Toyota Camry competitor. The basic Skoda Superb version includes ABS, airbags, front and rear power windows, steering wheel height/reach adjustment. It also includes up-to-date assistance systems, AC, electric drive, mirror heating, front and rear parking sensors, fog lights, rain sensor.

You can choose one of the four available engines – 1.8L, 2.0L, or 3.6L (gas), or 2.0L (diesel). There is a 6-speed manual or 6- and 7-speed automatic transmission. 0-60 mph takes 8.6 seconds with a 155 mph top speed.

Pros: comfort, soft suspension. Owners note that the car is perfectly controlled even on the most wrecked roads. Good noise insulation. The quality of materials and design of the interior is at a high level. The seats at the back are beyond competition. Great fuel economy both in a city or highway.
Cons: arches make noise on the coarse asphalt. Long idling in winters. Low liquidity in the secondary market, losing 20% of its value per year.

Skoda Superb is available in two versions – Elegance and Laurin & Klement. The first one offers a 1.8L engine with manual transmission. The price starts at $25,998.

An all-wheel-drive version with the most powerful 3.6L engine (260 hp) will cost more than $30.998. The Laurin & Klement version can be purchased for $34.998.

3. Volkswagen Polo Sedan

The third place in the ranking is deservedly occupied by Volkswagen Polo Sedan. It’s cost-effective and convenient, with more than a great combination of price and quality.

The Volkswagen Polo sedan fits your wallet just fine, does not require a lot of maintenance, and is easy to repair. This car has a roomy interior, which makes it a perfect family car. For the last nine years, the Polo has been assembled at a factory near Kaluga, Russia. The model was specially designed with improved performance characteristics to match the harsh climate conditions of the country, bad roads, and other similar peculiarities.

The most common engines on the market are the 1.6L’s with 105 HP. There is also a not so popular 85 HP option.

Pros. Reliable, economical, high ground clearance.
Cons. All are connected with the car class and price. Bad interior rag, scratchy oak plastic everywhere, bad soundproofing, motor performance is well audible. The front suspension’s weak spot is cross stabilizer racks.

The price starts at $9,031 for Conceptline. $10 130 (Trendline), $10,804 (Connect), $10,879 (Comfortline).

4. Honda Accord

The fourth position goes to the Honda Accord. Because of its high price, the car is not very popular on the market, but it’s still beautiful and reliable. Honda, as a company, has suffered a significant drop in sales, and, therefore, it’s fourth in the top.

Despite that, the Accord is getting better every year – the latest update has made it more stable, roomy, reliable, and ergonomic. Experts consider this car to be the best family car of them all. It simply “behaves well” both in a city and on the highway. If you have enough money, this car definitely deserves attention.

The new Honda Accord is offered in Elegance, Sport, Executive, and Premium versions. The basic model includes two-zone climate control, keyless entry system, keyless push-button start, heated front seats, headlight washer, and an 8-inch color display.

In addition, the price includes an audio system with 6 speakers and control buttons located on the steering wheel, USB-connector, cruise control, rain/light sensor, pulsed power windows on all doors, electrically heated mirrors, and fog lights.

Pros. Comfort, rigid but comfortable suspension.
Cons. Small clearance.

The cheapest Accord can be purchased for $29,842. The price will increase depending on the package.

5. Kia Optima

Elegance, spaciousness, beauty, and reliability are the words experts use when talking about the Kia Optima. The updated sedan was first presented in 2018, the car’s appearance was improved since then, and a number of technical innovations were introduced.

Today you can recognize the Optima by a new radiator grille, plus the headlights are now LED. The basic (Classic) package includes air conditioning, heated front seats, windshield in the rest area of wipers and exterior mirrors (with electric drive), fabric interior upholstery, and 16-inch alloy wheel disks.

The complete Comfort package will offer separate climate control, Drive Mode Select, and a leather steering wheel.

The Luxe version includes a Supervision dashboard with a color 4.3” display, leather trim door panels and a center console, electric driver seat adjustment with memory function, navigation system with a 7” display.

The Prestige has wireless phone charging, a premium Harman/Kardon audio system with 10 speakers (including a subwoofer and external amplifier).

The maximum speed is 149 mph, 0-60 mph takes 10.7 seconds. The car “eats” 8 liters per 60 miles in a city and 6-7 liters on a highway.

Pros. Value for money, attractive exterior, comfortable interior, inexpensive maintenance.
Cons. Noise insulation leaves much to be desired, poor-quality windshield, “weak” plastic.

Retail price for the car varies from $24,890 to $27,742

How to Choose a Sedan

As sedans are the most popular cars in the secondary market, you should be precisely careful when choosing one. Their utility, comfort, and availability are the reasons for huge popularity. This type of car is suitable for both families and youth.

Retailers often adjust the mileage to increase the value of the car. Cheating can be a few tens and hundreds of thousands of miles! Thus, in no case, limit your “inspection” to the mileage alone. Dirty dusty engine, shabby interior, muddy lights will tell you that the car is “tired” and has run more than those 30,000 miles shown on the counter.

If you buy a car from a dealership (new/used), remember that you may be imposed on additional services. Managers try to sell as many questionable quality “accessories” and extra equipment as possible.

Check the car with a special device called the “thickness gauge,” especially the roof. The car might be repaired after a serious accident. And if it has flipped over in an accident, it may have distorted geometry. Besides, cheap repairs and fake airbag replacements can harm you and your passengers.

Be careful not to run into a bad car. Do not try to get it once you like it – check special websites first. The car may be on credit, arrested, have registry action limits, etc. Modern services will even show you if the car has previously been involved in an accident.

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2021 BMW Alpina D3 S Debuts: A turbodiesel with real muscles

12/05/2020

Based on the BMW M340D model

Who is Alpina? For all those who do not know this special name of the world of sports cars, without falling short, we can briefly inform you that Alpina is a company specializing in the preparation of special versions of some of the most sporty models of BMW. This collaboration is long over time and produces about 1,700 units per year.

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The new model that Alpina has produced is based on the BMW M340D model. The declared values of this model with 3,000 cubic diesel engine, with six cylinders in line, are 355 horsepower in 4,200 rpm mode, 730 Nm of torque starting from 1,750 rpm and a time of 0-100km/h of sports car: in only 4.6 seconds. The maximum speed is 273 km/h. Alpina declares for this car a fuel consumption of “poor” of the level of 6.4 liters/100 km.

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But the Alpina D3 S is not just an elaborate model. The technological luggage of this model also provides a light hybrid system with 48 volt batteries, offered by BMW in the original version M340d, which offers up to 11 extra horsepower and comes into operation at times when more power is required. During the braking phases, the system charges the 48 volt battery while at a speed of 15km/h the diesel engine shuts down to reduce fuel consumption.

The Alpina D3 S includes 4×4 traction with xDrive technology, but in this case is adapted for a sporty guide, discharging more power to the rear axle. BMW fanatics and rear-wheel drive will be happy.

The Alpina D3 S is offered in sedan and station wagon versions, suitable for sports guide enthusiasts but who do not want to give up on-board space. So it will be easier to load the car with stuff and skis and go for a white for the weekend in Kolashinin or Mavrovo.

Alpina has also made some aesthetic interventions to make the model more distinctive. The chassis is lower, the discs are giant at 19 ”or 20”, the discharge tubes are four and the maskerino can be black, in addition to the normal chrome version.

Aesthetic interventions have also included preschools to emphasize the sporty character. The declared prices for the German market start from 70,500 euros, while for the rest of Europe they still have to be declared.

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Audi RS Q8 with gold details and dizzying price

10/05/2020

Manhart RS 900 will be produced in a limited series of only 10 units at a staggering price, 280,000 euros per unit

The German company that deals with car modification, Manhart Performance, warns of the latest project called “RS 900“, which it has dedicated to the RS Q8 model of Audi.

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Among other things, Manhart revealed that for the project “RS 900” has chosen the reinforcement of the 4.0-liter Twin-Turbo V8 engine with full 661kW/900HP. But this company has not currently disclosed the data for maximum acceleration and speed. Recall that the standard RS Q8 reaches speeds from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.8 seconds and a maximum of 280 km/h.

Manhart has also modified the 8-speed automatic transmission and with the new project, this RS Q8 will be available with all-wheel drive traction system. Also part of Manhart’s new project are: the new sports exhaust system, carbon fiber, some gold details, modified shock absorbers (the model becomes lower by 30mm), wheelset 23 -aluminum alloy, as well as modified interior including Alcantara leather material, gold details, etc.

The Manhart RS 900 will be produced in a limited series of only 10 units at a staggering price, 280,000 euros per unit.

2020 Kia Sorento Officially Revealed

06/05/2020

Kia’s biggest SUV

The cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show was a great loss for the organizers and for all the manufacturers who were prepared to exhibit the new models for 2020. Among them was the Korean giant Kia that would present, among other things, the new Sorento model. Now the public will be able to see it directly in the car showrooms all over Europe in the period July-September.

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How is the new Kia Sorento?

To begin with, the dimensions are almost unchanged. The chassis is new, but the length increases by only 1cm (481cm total) and the width is also (190cm) while the most interesting “promise” comes from the opening between the axles that have increased by 3.5cm, normally for the benefit of passengers. Given that a large SUV must first and foremost guarantee comfort, Kia has also changed the depreciation system to have more comfort and more dynamics in the guide. The overall look of the new model is important and modern.

The Design

The design is oriented to maintain continuity with the previous model, but by modernizing it. The giant masquerade that includes headlights inside is a new element for Kia which turns out to be a hit element. The profile has harmonious lines with a sporty “cut” that is evidenced by the angle of the glass and cabin in the rear area while from the back Sorento has a solid look with chrome elements in which the Korean manufacturer is not spared.

Inside

From the inside the design remains relatively traditional, but Kia promises that the quality of the materials used has increased. The attention to technology and detail brings a modern car. Led screens occupy a leading place in the interior space. The digital frame measures 12.3 ”while the infotainment measures 8” or 10.25” depending on the version. The Cambio lever has disappeared to make way for a rotating Jaguar Land Rover style model.

The Motorization

From the motor point of view, hybrid motorization stands out based on the 1,600 cubic motor unit accompanied by an electric motor with 60 horsepower. The total power of the system is 230 horsepower. The gearbox is automatic with (only) six gears.

In addition, the Sorento also offers the possibility of a diesel engine based on the traditional 2,200 cubic engine with 202 horsepower. The automatic gearbox in this case is double friction and robotic with eight gears.

The Electronics

The electronics in this model have an important voice as it enables traction control, power-sharing on axes according to the terrain and automatic gearbox ratios. The power on the wheels is controlled autonomously for each of them and guarantees optimal traction in the guide outside the asphalt when we may encounter mud, sand, or snow.

The Kia Sorento is also equipped with a range of Adas systems.

Prices and Availability

Sales will begin in the second half of the year, but we still don’t have the price list for the versions that the new Kia Sorento will offer.

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Lamborghini Urus close to 1,000 HP, from 0 to 100km/h in just 2.9 seconds

06/05/2020

The most powerful tuned Urus we’ve seen so far

When it comes to superfast SUVs, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and Lamborghini Urus are definitely worth mentioning.

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The Trackhawk has a 6.2-liter V8 Hellcat engine that produces 707 horsepower (527 kilowatts) while the Urus has a smaller, 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 650 horsepower (485 kW).

Trackhawk in a race with Urus has managed to beat it, but it has not competed with the model modified by HGP. The German car modification company, HGP has updated the Urus, turning it into a super-fast SUV.

This modified Urus has 947 horsepower while the speed from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour is reached in just 2.9 seconds and the maximum at 340 km/h.

HGP did not have to replace Urus turbocharger to achieve these figures. This company has given Urus the chip developed by them, a new ventilation system, gas discharge pipes from Akropovic and reprogrammed marches and with these modifications they have reached close to 1 thousand horsepower.

It is known that Urus is something special, a super sports SUV, but now it can compete with the supercars of Ferrari, Porsches, and Lamborghini Aventador.

Mercedes-AMG A45 S Boosted to 525 HP by Posaidon

02/05/2020

The speed from 0 to 100 km/h is reached in 3.6 seconds

The Mercedes-AMG A45 is a very powerful car, which has a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine of 285 kW/ 87 horsepower while its S version has 310 kW/421 horsepower.

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However, for someone this is not enough. So, the German company that deals with car modification, Posaidon, has prepared the new package “RS 525“. This package includes engine boost of this model in full 386 kW/525 horsepower.

Now, this AMG A45 RS 525 reaches speeds from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.4 seconds and a maximum of 324 km/h.

In addition, Posaidon also offers the weakest package with which this AMG A45 is reinforced at 342 kW/465 horsepower. With this package, the speed from 0 to 100 km/h is reached in 3.6 seconds while the maximum at 318 km/h.

Also, Posaidon has prepared some new parts for this A45, from the new set of wheels, stronger brakes, modified shock absorbers, etc.

VW ID.4 GTX High-Performance EV Spied For The First Time While Being Tested

30/04/2020

Volkswagen is continuing to work on expanding its electric cars range

So far, the final version of the Volkswagen ID.4 has not been released, but reporters dealing with new cars have caught it while testing a sporty version of this model.

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Based on previous reports, it was said that Volkswagen is working on a high-performance sports version, called the GTX, while it is believed that this car has just been caught for the first time.

Although Volkswagen has camouflaged itself with a fake grill and fake gas pipes, some changes are still noticeable.

Compared to the ID.4 we’ve seen so far, the peak is higher, which means there’s more interior space, while the expansion of the rear has increased the luggage space. The arm located in the visible part, has given this car a much more sporty look, while in general it looks more like the GTI version, while the X has been added to show that it can be driven with all wheels.

The New York Auto Show, which was due to take place this month, was the event where Volkswagen would present this car with 201 horsepower, while now it is not known when it will be able to present it.

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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Revealed

29/04/2020

With a similar design as the Yaris hatchback, even the engines that will be offered with the Yaris Cross will be the same

Toyota has unveiled a new small SUV that rivals the Nissan Juke, Renault Capture, Peugeot 2008 and Skoda Kamic. The SUV will be manufactured at Toyota’s plant in Valencia, France, and in high quality, about 150,000 copies a year, according to Toyota’s plans.

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Unveiled in a live presentation video, the Yaris Cross comes with a design inspired by Toyota’s new SUVs, mostly the RAV4. With a similar design to the Yaris hatchback even the engines that will be offered with the Yaris Crossin will be the same.

Don’t judge it by its name. If the name Yaris indicates a city car, the Yaris Cross is not simply a Yaris a few inches taller, but is a completely separate model in the best sense of the word. It is based on the TNGA platform – Toyota New Global Architecture and will be produced in France, thus becoming a European passport.

The design of the Toyota Yaris Cross is probably the most accomplished element so much that we can say that this model could better be called Rav4 Junior or something similar because it actually looks more like a Rav4. The front view is important and modern, the profile carefully processed and with quality details where the muscular fenders covered with protective plastic stand out and details that enrich it like the chrome logo “Hybrid” below the mirror and the name Yaris Cross realized in the body paint over the plastic protection of the wire under the back door.

The cut profile in the back area creates a dynamic shape giving it character while the back of Yaris Cross is shaped and embossed in the area of lights that join a Led bar on which the Toyota logo is placed. Details like ceilings with different colors from the body enrich it even more by offering personalization options and making it even more trendy. In other words the personality of this car will be one of the strengths.

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Toyota Yaris Cross is 418 cm long, 177 cm wide and 156 cm high. This means that the space on board for its category is good considering another 256 cm of space between the axes.

The kruskot is organized on two levels with the center in the upper area the screen with touch of infotainment and below the mini screen of the air conditioner with physical commands (with buttons). The realization seems qualitative and this is shown by the fact that the air conditioner has two areas.

Japanese designers have also worked carefully in terms of security. This is evident from the inclusion of some elements such as “head-up display” , usually devices that are offered in more expensive models, emergency braking, etc. but we noticed a novelty or more precisely an innovation.

Toyota has produced an airbag that is positioned between the first two seats, ensuring that the driver and first passenger do not collide with each other in the event of an accident. Active Cruise control with Stop & Go, Lane Assistant, emergency maneuver assistant, Led headlights, etc. are elements that further enrich the technological package.

The Toyota Yaris Cross will also offer 4×4 (optional) traction which many of its rivals do not offer. Motorizations will be for all tastes, with diesel, petrol and hybrids. Its hybrid system uses a 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine which, in addition to producing horsepower, also charges batteries for the electric motor. In the Yaris, the electric motor has new lithium batteries, which are lighter than those of the previous model from nickel.

So far Yaris Cross has all the papers in order, but we will have to wait a bit as the delivery to the concessionaires is scheduled for the middle of next year.

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Bulletproof Land Rover Ranger Rover Autobiography

Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography, turned into a super luxurious bulletproof limousine

28/04/2020

It’s even equipped with bulletproof tires

Klassen is known for modifying luxury cars such as Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, making them superior in the luxury category, but this company also turns trucks that are commonly used to carry goods such as V-Class and Sprinter into luxury.

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However, the German company is not only committed to Stuttgart brands. In their catalog there are other brands, such as Lexus, Bentley, Rolls-Royce and this Land Rover Ranger Rover Autobiography which has turned it into a super luxury bulletproof limousine.

This limousine is 6,215mm long, and has 4 comfortable and luxurious rear seats.