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2016 Audi TT: Driving With Its Virtual Cockpit A Vision Of The Future

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Beginning with the 2016 TT (including both the TT and TTS Coupe models we drove this past month and the TT Roadster lineup just recently detailed), Audi is taking its long-evolved Multi-Media Interface a dramatic step into the future—entirely by skipping the infotainment screen in the middle of the dash, and instead bringing it right in front of the driver.

It’s all powered by the latest NVIDIA processing technology, and Audi boasts that it had a no-lag, no-latency target in development, which it achieved (you can’t see any screen-update lag when you blip the accelerator and rev the engine, either).

There are a few issues we see with general usability. If you're following navigation directions, the scrolling of the map can be tough to follow, given the screen’s very wide, very thin display; and if your passenger wants to play DJ or help with navigation directions, well that’s pretty much out of bounds. It’s driver-centric to an extrement, and that definitely won’t be for everyone

Lightweight BMW 7-series in development

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Testing of the sixth-generation BMW 7-series is at an advanced stage ahead of the car’s debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September next year before going on sale in 2016.

Key among the goals for the new 7-series is a significant weight reduction via the use of a combination of aluminium, magnesium, high-strength steel and carbonfibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), the latter of which is set to be used not only for the bonnet and roof but also in load-bearing areas in the floorpan and body.

New 2016 A5 Spied

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Testing on the next Audi A5 is underway ahead of a 2016 launch. These new spy photos capture the new A5 coupe on test at the Nurburgring in Germany. They show an early test car mule, wearing cut-n-shut bodywork of the existing A5 around the running gear of the second-generation model.

The A5 is unusually elegant for a mid-sized Audi; it’s one of the reasons why today’s A5 has changed so little in the seven years it’s been on sale. Our sources in Ingolstadt predict a bolder front end with the now-trademark Audi singleframe grille, plus more aggressive and larger air intakes. Expect to see the A5 coupe first, in spring 2016. Six months later, the A5 Cabriolet is due.

Both two-door Audis are based on the B9 components set of the next A4. Dubbed MLBevo, the mildly modified architecture promises to be lighter, stiffer and more efficiently packaged.

It brings a longer wheelbase for more passenger room, optional 20in rims, extra-cost carbon-ceramic

brakes all-round, innovative lighting by LED or matrix technology and a host of new assistance systems are in the offing.

Source: CAR

2016, Mazda, mx-5, New Launch Model, Video

2016 Mazda MX-5

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The all-new Mazda MX-5 comes with SKYACTIV Technology, including specially tuned SKYACTIV-G petrol engines and the first rear-wheel drive version of the SKYACTIV-Chassis. Weighing 100kg less than the outgoing model and with the lowest-ever centre of gravity, the new edition of Mazda’s iconic roadster enhances the Jinba Ittai “rider-and-horse-as one” responsiveness and agility that has always made the MX-5 the essence of driving fun.

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Spied

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Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation GLK-Class is in the final phases of its development, and it looks like the popular small SUV will sport a very handsome new look. As the latest spy shots confirm, the new GLK will be slightly larger than the model it replaces. This is in order to make room for the smaller 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.

The latest prototype clearly has a longer wheelbase than the current GLK, and its track is wider too. We can also see that the hood has been stretched and the front axle pushed forward to accommodate the longer wheelbase. This should translate to more interior space and improved dynamics. It also means the new GLK will better match rivals such as the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in terms of comfort and space.

The new GLK, whatever it’s called, should debut early next year ahead of a sales launch next fall. It should list as a 2016 model.

2016 Mercedes AMG GT EXCLUSIVE

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In today's You Tube Special we going to look at the new 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GT where Sarah Sauer from Fast Lane Daily heads to Germany for the car debut presentation. She had the opportunity to interview the Director of Vehicle Development Jochen Hermann about the new AMG model car so check out this exclusive interview and get your AMG GT details!

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2016 Koenigsegg Agera R Prototype Crashed On The Nürburgring

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News from our spy shooters at Germany's Nürburgring today, as we're saddened to report that the test of a Koenigsegg Agera R-based mule has gone very wrong.

As you can see from the sobering photos , the Swedish supercar crashed while testing at the track, with both driver and passenger taken by ambulance to the hospital. Reports from our man on the ground are sketchy at best, but he does indicate that the driver was the more badly injured of the two in what is described as a "heavy crash into the barriers."

The Koenigsegg test session had included both the Agera R mule and a One:1 prototype. The gallery images of the car at speed were taken just a minute before the calamitous wreck.

The crash serves as yet another reminder of just how dangerous testing cars on the German road course can be. Just a month ago we reported on the fire of an Acura NSX test car – similarly dire in terms of imagery.

Our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery go out to the test driver and passenger.

Source: AutoBlog

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Unveiled

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The wait for the 2016 Mazda Miata is over. The fourth-generation roadster was revealed today at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, with popular '80s band Duran Duran providing the soundtrack. These images give us our first glimpse at the iconic sports car. The 2016 MX-5 ditches the smiley front end of the outgoing generation for a decidedly less friendly-looking Kodofied face.

Overall, the car is wider and lower than the model it replaces, with a hood that's "impossibly low," according to Mazda design director Derek Jenkins, thanks to an engine that's mounted as low as possible. Unlike the current car's relatively flat hood, the 2016 model's bonnet features more curves, which flow into the fenders and across the doors until finally angling up over the rear fenders.

The front fenders were pulled back to give the car a more cab-rearward look. The rear end features a dramatic taper, which helps accentuate the wide fenders and redesigned taillights. The 2016 MX-5 gets full LED headlights, LED fog lights, and LED daytime running lights. Unlike other vehicles in Mazda's range, the Miata won't sport any chrome exterior trim.

The new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata brings the roadster back to its roots, with an even more driver-focused experience. Now paired with a Skyactiv drivetrain, the new Miata offers a balance of performance and efficiency. A new chassis is said to be 14 percent lighter than before, yet stronger and more rigid. In total, the 2016 MX-5 Miata is 220.5 pounds lighter than its predecessor.

Mazda tells us curb weight is well under 3000 pounds, and we've heard it could be as low as 2250 pounds. The last soft-top MX-5 Club we tested tipped the scales at 2482 pounds, so that number might not be too far off given Mazda's weight loss estimate. The added stiffness of the chassis combined with a revised suspension improves handling, though we'll have to wait until we can get behind the wheel of a new Miata to find out how much.

The fourth-gen Miata will go on sale in 2015 as a 2016 model. We're hearing the car will arrive nearly a year from its debut. Pricing has yet to be announced, but hopefully won't increase much over the outgoing 2015 Mazda MX-5's $24,765 starting price.

2016 Bentley SUV Spy Shots

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Bentley’s new SUV is due to enter production in 2016 and should be in showrooms either that year or in early 2017. Today we have our first spy shots of a prototype for the new SUV, which in addition to testing new mechanicals is being used to promote a new microsite that already contains a few teasers and will be updated with more information as we approach the eventual reveal.

The prototype is heavily camouflaged, with most of the panels found at the front and rear sections tacked on to hide the true shape. However, we can still ascertain a number of details from the latest shots and also peer into the lavish interior.

The styling of the new SUV is based on Bentley’s EXP 9 F concept from 2012, although the somewhat gaudy design of the concept is being updated to something more elegant and athletic. A previous teaser image shows that Bentley designers have adopted four individual lights for the production SUV’s headlights as opposed to the two lights fitted to the concept, and this is confirmed in the latest spy shots.

The interior features Bentley’s traditional leather, wood and metal elements. We can also see that the vehicle is getting a new design for the air vents as well as a digital instrument cluster complete with head-up display. Expect a sophisticated electronic interface to go along with the new instrument cluster. Third-row seating is planned, though it’s not clear if this will be standard or optional.

News Source: MOTORAUTHORITY

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2016 Audi TT: Driving With Its Virtual Cockpit A Vision Of The Future

Lightweight BMW 7-series in development

New 2016 A5 Spied

2016 Mazda MX-5

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Spied

2016 Mercedes AMG GT EXCLUSIVE

2016 Koenigsegg Agera R Prototype Crashed On The Nürburgring

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Unveiled

2016 Bentley SUV Spy Shots

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