Tuesday, 19 February 2019

See The Concept of These Fire Trucks


At a time when African nations are still battling with bad roads and infrastructure, some countries are designing some masterpiece and how their fire-fighting trucks will have a safe landing and a good tracking system.

One of the many designs is Tur. Tur is a modular vehicle concept designed specially to fight the fire. It’s a medium rescue vehicle for the fire department, where each detail is carefully considered to extinguish forest fires. This vehicle can be extended to carry multiple types of equipment necessary to extinguish wildfires, the main unit can tow extra content that is able to carry up to 6000L of water.

Designed by 2Sympleks, Tur Firefighter Concept Vehicle can carry up to four seating firefighters (including the driver) and two standing firefighters at the rear (in an emergency only). At the center of the roof, Tur is equipped with a water hose nozzle to clear its path during the rescue mission.

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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Although it originally made its debut back in November at a launch event in London, the all-new 2020 Range Rover Evoque showed up for the first time on U.S. soil this week at the Chicago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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Saturday, 17 November 2018

See The All-New 2020 Toyota Corolla Ready To Rock The Sedan World


With more than 46 million Toyota Corollas sold globally since its introduction in 1966, it would be difficult to find a driver who did not recognize the name. Everyone, it seems, has a Corolla story. Many, though are going to be doing double takes when they see the re-imagined and reconfigured 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan. And that's exactly the point.

The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla made its arrival in two chapters: the all-new Corolla hatchback arrived earlier this year, and now comes the current best-selling Corolla body style, the sedan. Both are based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), which is far more than a new body structure, bringing together new approaches to engineering, design, assembly, and materials.

TNGA transforms both Corolla styles into drivers' delights while also bolstering the model's renowned value and reliability. Both draw from the same DNA and share powertrains. It's no surprise, then, that the 2020 Corolla sedan dramatically elevates this model's focus on comfort and refinement while also infusing it with the Corolla hatchback's feisty personality.

The Corolla sedan's bold new look is a perfect reflection of the bumper-to-bumper, wheels-to-roof transformation that has taken place. The TNGA platform means an available engine that produces more power than its predecessor yet delivers better fuel efficiency. TNGA imbues the Corolla sedan with greater agility, yet also with its smoothest, quietest ride. TNGA also means an elevated feeling of quality in every surface, switch and control the driver sees and touches. And, critically, TNGA delivers on Toyota's commitment to driver and passenger safety with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite of active safety systems – standard on every Corolla sedan model.

Design Transformation

Toyota shook up the midsize sedan ranks with the new-generation Camry, and now the compact sedan segment is in for a jolt with the 2020 Corolla sedan. From every angle, the new Corolla sedan looks lower and leaner, tauter and tighter. Powerful fender flares and generously curved fender top surfaces accent its sculpted, athletic core.

The bold front fascia details vary by model grade, with the SE and XSE putting on the sportiest face, including a body-color chin spoiler and aero stabilizing fins to emphasize the wide stance. The slim, J-shaped Bi-Beam LED headlamps wrap deeply into the front fenders and give the Corolla sedan a steely stare and a distinct nighttime signature. The sporty SE and XSE grades use triple J-shaped clearance lamps with LED light guides along with LED turn signals, creating a unique design signature.

The rear leaves a distinct lighting impression as well, with narrow combination lamps that wrap deeply into the fenders. All 2020 Corolla sedan models use LEDs, the type and style varying by model grade. The sporty grades feature smoked outer light lenses.

Dynamic Force is with You

The 2020 Corolla sedan L, LE, and XLE grades will use the 1.8-liter engine (2ZR-FAE) found in the previous generation, yet with more horsepower and better fuel efficiency. The XSE and SE grades are powered by a completely new 2.0-liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine (M20A-FKS). This new engine delivers more performance and using less fuel. Remarkably, the new Corolla sedan engine is physically smaller and lighter, helping to lower the car's center of gravity and improve its overall balance.










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