Saturday, 23 February 2019

See The New 2019 Bentley Continental GT - Photos


Just as the saying says, the comeback of a lion is always deadly but in the case of Bentley, it is more beautiful, unique and far better.

Deception is far from the point of a grand tourer, but deceptive speed is the hallmark of a great one. A sports car thrills at high speeds. A luxury car will wallow and grow nervous. But a grand-touring automobile calms as the speedometer winds toward the big numbers. It finds its composure. A proper grand tourer is the sort of car in which the driver can sneak up on seriously extralegal speeds without disturbing his passengers, in which there's no tell to the extreme heading of the rate needle other than the grin on his face and the increasingly brief blur and whoosh of passed traffic.

There is no truer example of the grand tourer on sale today than the Bentley Continental GT. And "GT" is not just there in the name; the philosophy pervades every nut, bolt, and stitch in this opulent coupe. It's a continent-crossing meteor built for lavish comfort and outrageous speed in equal measure. A massage at 200-plus mph? That is what grand touring is all about.

Bentley simply refers to it as a dual-clutch. The abuse it can take suggests this new gearbox is ready for the big-rig leagues, but while the transmission doesn't flinch, the world rapidly warps around the big Bentley. The Conti hits 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, and you're clear of the quarter-mile in 11.5 at 123 mph. That it manages to cram two shifts into that 3.3-second sprint to 60 mph is testimony to the transmission's shift speed.

The natural torque of a 6.0-liter 12-cylinder is plenty adequate most any other time; it's only in comparison with the torque of a 6.0-liter 12 when it's choking down 12.9 psi of boost that it feels low.









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Thursday, 14 February 2019

This #3.6m 3-Wheel Electric Car Is Set To Change The Vehicle Industry


SONDORS releases a three-wheel electric car concept that’s going to change the world. It’s an affordable, high-quality electric vehicle that looks really attractive. The company applies the same principles that it uses to revolutionize electric bike industry, it wants to change the way cars are purchased, manufactured, and delivered. SONDORS will sell its electric cars primarily online where customers can choose specific options for their vehicles at point-of-sale, including add-ons to customize their vehicles.

SONDORS is designed with three wheels and a low center of gravity, it delivers great stability and handling dynamics without drivetrain complexity. The unique design of this vehicle also allows for reduced weight and lower drag coefficient, thus, resulting in more efficient power utilization and performance.


SONDORS three-wheel electric car design was inspired by a lifelong passion for Gran Turismo but with a modern edge. This design wants to make a powerful statement for future electric car design with striking front, profile view, and impeccable integration of the 3rd wheel. Working with Italian designers, SONDORS aims to design and developed timeless and beautiful cars. Available in multiple battery options, a customer can choose 75, 150, or 200-mile range, this car can go from 0 to 60 Mph in just 5 to 8 seconds. The overall weight will be just 1,800 pounds.

Even though it looks small, the interior has been designed to provide you with the feeling of open and large space. Inside, you’ll find seating arrangement for adult-sized passengers. Simple and clean, yet innovative. This car has been designed for fun and exhilarating ride without sacrificing your safety. It’ll meet and exceed automotive safety standards, currently, the company is working really hard to take into account the probability of injury from the front, side, and rear in the event of accidents. Some of the safety features are safety belts, air bags, safety cell, anti-lock brakes, and traction stability control.







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Monday, 11 February 2019

2020 Range Rover Evoque: These Are The Price Details

Range Rover seems to have a strong comeback in 2019, after the release of its SVADiscovery which was tagged the James Bond of SUVs, they are back with another banger.

Although it originally made its debut back in November at a launch event in London, the all-new 2020 Range Rover Evoque showed up for the first time on U.S. soil this week at the Chicago auto show and this time, it brought along price information. The lineup is bookended by the base S P250 ($43,645) on one side and the First Edition model ($57,845, that is 21million naira) on the other. The price of the base model represents an $850 increase over the 2019 Evoque's lowest-priced model. More expensive Autobiography versions of the 2019 Evoque were offered, and although Land Rover has made no announcement of such models for 2020, we imagine they are all but inevitability is given the brand's penchant for luxurious trims.

Models branded P250 are powered by a 246-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine, and P300 models come with a 296-hp powertrain that consists of the turbo four-cylinder engine and a 48-volt hybrid system. All Evoques have a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.


The $43,645 (16million naira) S P250 comes well equipped right out of the gate and includes desirable features such as:

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • LED head- and taillights
  • Proximity approach lighting
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 10-way power-adjustable front seats with leather upholstery
  • 10-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
  • Low-speed automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist

Next up is the $47,595 (17.1million naira) R-Dynamic S P300, which comes with the more powerful four-cylinder/hybrid powertrain and adds:

  • Metal sport pedal covers
  • Chrome tread plates in doors
  • Perforated leather steering-wheel wrap
  • Steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
  • Dark aluminum interior trim
  • R-Dynamic exterior badging and burnished copper exterior accents
Stepping up to the $48,195 (17.3million naira) SE P250 adds additional features, including:
  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Automatic high-beam headlamps with daytime running lights
  • Power-operated rear liftgate
  • 14-way power-adjustable front seats with memory settings
  • Land Rover's dual-screen Touch Pro Duo infotainment system
  • 360-degree exterior camera system and automated parking
Making the leap to the $52,145 (19million naira) R-Dynamic SE P300 mirrors the equipment on the SE P250 but includes the higher-powered powertrain from the R-Dynamic S P300. Upgrading to the R-Dynamic HSE P300 adds equipment such as:
  • Rearview mirror with integrated rear camera display
  • Power-operated rear liftgate with gesture recognition
  • 16-way power-adjustable front seats with Windsor leather upholstery
  • Meridian premium audio system
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Adaptive cruise control with a traffic-jam assist
  • High-speed automated emergency braking
Finally, lucky buyers who act quickly enough can nab the $57,845 (21million naira) First Edition P250 model, which comes standard with many items that are optional on other Evoques, including:
  • Fixed-panel glass roof
  • Headlamp washers
  • Reconfigurable interior ambient lighting
  • Illuminated tread plates indoors
  • Power-adjustable steering column
  • 14-way heated and power-adjustable front seats with two-tone leather upholstery
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Head-up display
  • 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster

Land Rover offers many of the features listed above as part of packages and as stand-alone options on even the base S P250. With special paint, fancy leathers, and additional option packages, it's quite easy to option the new Evoque up to a price that will rival that of the slightly larger Range Rover Velar, which starts just over $50,000 (18million naira). The new Evoque is expected to land at U.S. Land Rover dealers this spring.










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Friday, 18 January 2019

See The Newly Remodelled 30 Million Naira 2020 BMW 7-Series Car - Photos

BMW's flagship sedan, the 7-series, now matches its new X7 SUV counterpart thanks to its drastically enlarged kidney grilles. By BMW's own measurement, they're 40 percent bigger than before, and they lend a newfound sense of presence to the biggest Bimmer four-door, even if they look a bit ridiculous. Other changes to the 2020 7-series include updates for the optional V-8 engine, a revised plug-in hybrid model, and plenty of new tech features—including an option for hands-free driving under certain circumstances.

As before, the lineup starts with a six-cylinder 740i model and tops out with a V-12 M760i model, and both of those engines are unchanged. The next-rung-up 750i, though, gets the same updated twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 from the 8-series; it makes 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, increases of 80 hp and 74 lb-ft. All-wheel drive is now standard on the 750i, making the base 740i the only rear-wheel-drive 7-series left.

A plug-in-hybrid variant continues but gets an entirely different powertrain, which triggers a name change from 740e to 745e. Like the plug-in X5 SUV, the 7-series swaps its turbo-four gas engine for a turbo six, which begets a combined 389 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, up 67 hp and 73 lb-ft from the 740e. That power is still routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. A new 12.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack will presumably increase electric-only driving range, although BMW isn't releasing official numbers yet.


A wide range of new technology features is available, including BMW's new voice assistant for the infotainment system, optional laser headlights, a digital gauge cluster, and the latest iDrive 7.0 software with updated graphics and menus. New optional active-safety features include the Extended Traffic Jam Assistant, a system that made its debut in the X5. It allows the driver to take his or her hands off the wheel at up to 37 mph while it manages steering, acceleration, and braking and uses a camera to make sure the driver is still paying attention to the road.

Beyond the massive new grille, other visual changes include different taillights, new wheel designs ranging from 18 to 20 inches, and several new color choices, some of which are part of BMW's Individual customization program. Under the skin, there is additional sound deadening material and—to get really specific—new power-window motors that are said to be smoother.

The updated 2020 7-series models go on sale in April. Prices haven't been announced yet, but shouldn't change much from the current car, which ranges from $84,645 (#31million) for the 740i up to $159,395 (#57.8 million) for the top-dog M760i.















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Wednesday, 16 January 2019

This Is The Cheapest 2019 Mercedes-Benz You Can Ever Buy - Photos


Mercedes-Benz has announced that its newest, smallest car, the 2019 A-class sedan, will start at $33,495 (#12,173,087) when it goes on sale in early 2019. That makes it the least expensive car that Mercedes sells, undercutting the current CLA by $600. The low cost of entry should help bring even more new customers to the brand; the company says more than 50 percent of CLA buyers were new to the Mercedes-Benz brand.

Despite the price, the A-class sedan has a long list of standard equipment. A panoramic sunroof, LED head- and taillights, automated emergency braking, and dual 7.0-inch screens (one in place of the gauge cluster and one for the infotainment) are all standard. Options will include features like adaptive cruise control, augmented-reality navigation, and AMG Line body styling. Adding all-wheel drive costs $2000, meaning the 2019 A220 4Matic's price is $35,495.

So far, Mercedes has only announced the base prices, but a spokesperson told us that a configurator with detailed option pricing will go live on the Benz website later this week. We'll update this story when more information is available.









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