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iihs gives genesis gv80 top safety pick plus award

IIHS gives Genesis GV80 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the first-ever 2021 Genesis GV08 SUV has been awarded the TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS recognition, the institute’s highest possible award. By achieving this recognition, the GV80 joins the 2021 G70 sport sedan and 2021 G90 flagship sedan, G70, G80, and G90 that

acura reveals first details for the new 2021 type s

Acura reveals first details for the new 2021 Type S

Acura announced the on-sale timing for the new 2021 TLX Type S, which returns the Type S performance to the showrooms for the first time in more than 10 years. Inspired by the award-winning second-generation Acura TLX, the new Type S comes with an exclusive V6 power unit, a sport-tuned chassis with double-wishbone fron

mclaren team reveals a street-legal version of the beloved 720s gt3

McLaren team reveals a street-legal version of the beloved 720S GT3

McLaren Customer Racing has confirmed that the unrestricted version of the 720S GT3 racecar, the 720S GT3X is available to order through the McLaren Retailer Network. Especially designed by the motorsport team of McLaren Automotive, the new vehicle comes with tons of power, an advanced drivetrain system and numerous cool features. Also, it is street-legal. Cool! The heart of the beast is a hand-built 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged power unit, opt

bmw group announces new sustainability approaches with the new xdrive 50

BMW Group announces new sustainability approaches with the new xDrive 50

BMW announces the second generation of the all-electric iX lineup. This model line showcases brand’s new approaches towards design, connectivity, electrification technologies, and all different kinds of services. However, the main goal of the BMW team remains sustainability. Let’s find out more! BMW and its sustainability ambitions The brand focuses on the responsible use of resources and minimization of the overall carbon emissions of all stag

peugeot reveals the striking new 308 model

PEUGEOT reveals the striking new 308 model

New PEUGEOT 308 blends an attractive contemporary design, cozy and functional interior, and some neat class-leading technologies. The vehicle also comes with an agile and efficient hybrid set of engines and a choice between petrol and diesel variants. Exterior design New PEUGEOT 308 features a sleek and dynamic look with some sharp lines and an overall bold visual concept. At the front, the vehicle showcases the brand’s new logo and revised LED headlights design. This distinctive design contributes to a more mena

skoda presents new kushaq: the first production car of the india 2.0 project

SKODA presents new Kushaq: the first production car of the INDIA 2.0 project

New SKODA Kushaq is the first production car from the INDIA 2.0 project. Based on the MQB-A0-IN, a variant of the modular MQB platform, the vehicle will be available with new features, a plethora of safety features, and a brand-new SUV design. Exterior design The vehicle proudly presents a muscular and yet elegant body stance that completely resembles the new Indian approach. New Kushaq comes with high ground clearance, large wheels, and el

bmw team reveals beautiful new livery

BMW Team reveals beautiful new livery

BMW’s trio 330i M Sport cars will sport a new livery for the 2021 British Touring Cars Championship. All of the three will bear the iconic “M” colour scheme and will compete for some additional silverware. Inspired by the liveries of the ’70s, the vehicles will proudly showcase Bavarian Blue, Dark Blue and red and a sexy matt-black base, but with a contemporary twist. Since their debut back in 2019, the BMW 3 Series has enjoyed some sweet victories and marked the start of an incredible

hyundai annoucnes tucson plug-in hybrid and n line models

Hyundai annoucnes Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and N Line models

Hyundai announces the addition of N Line and Plug-In Hybrid models to the 20222 Tucson lineup. All machines in the new series are shaped by the experts from Hyundai Design Center and all of them are based on the Sensuous Sportiness global design concept. The Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain technology Tucson’s plug-in hybri

ford reveals new f-150 police responder vehicle

Ford reveals new F-150 Police Responder vehicle

Ford reveals all-new 2021 F-150 Police Responder, the brand’s purpose-built and pursuit-focused pickup truck. The vehicle comes with increased capability, improved top speed of 120mph, automatic four-wheel driving mode and torque-on-demand transfer function. Performance and drivetrain system F-150 Police Responder comes with a 3.5-litre EcoBoost power unit that produces a total of 400hp and 500lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired to a 10-speed SelectShift automatic gearbox which is carefully calibrated to meet

toyta celebrates the 13 millionth vehicle ensembly

Toyta celebrates the 13 millionth vehicle ensembly

A special RAV4 Hybrid rolls out of Toyota’s largest plant, Georgetown, Ky. Along with the vehicle’s striking exterior design and fine-tuned hybrid engine, the SUV also marks the 13th million vehicles assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. The factory began production of the RAV4 Hybrid in January 2020 as

opus reveals more details about its mercedes-amg tuning project

OPUS reveals more details about its Mercedes-AMG tuning project

Some time ago, OPUS Automative GmbH became the first tuner to upgrade a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series vehicle and boost its overall power output to 1111hp. There haven’t been any track tests, but we should note that this will be one of the fastest and most agile street-legal unmodded vehicles on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. There are two editions, called “OPUS Binary Editions” with 1111 and 1001hp and will be released for sale after some mo

new rimac c_two undergoes an extreme temperature testing [video]

New Rimac C_Two undergoes an extreme temperature testing [VIDEO]

The Rimac C_Two is at its final stages of the multi-year global homologation program, which means that it can already be sold all over the world, from Canada to the Middle East. The vehicle has undergone some demanding tests and engineers have added their seal of approval to the HVAC system that was tested that was put to the ultimate weather test. By using a Climatic chamber, capable of creating temperatures as high a 48 degrees (118F) and as