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2015 Jaguar XE revealed

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The new Jaguar XE has arrived with the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 in its sights. The new baby Jaguar, known as the Jaguar XE, as been officially launched at a star-studded event in Earls Court, London.

Jaguar's great new hope in the compact executive car class will go on sale after the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October with the first deliveries in May 2015. The new Jaguar XE price range will start at around £27,000.

If any car maker wants to be truly thought of as premium, it’s got to compete against the big boys – and they don’t come any bigger or better than the all-conquering BMW 3 Series, the impressive new Mercedes C-Class or soon-to-be-replaced Audi A4.

That’s the challenge Jaguar has set itself and the new XE has just entered the lion’s den. It’s the result of a total investment of around £2bn in a new factory on Land Rover’s home turf in Solihull, W Mids, to build the mostly aluminium bodyshell and put the car together, and a new engine plant in Wolverhampton producing efficient new Ingenium engines.

The XE has created more than 3,000 new jobs in the UK and will significantly boost Jaguar sales, which in this country at least lag behind Land Rover three to one. So is the new car up to it?

Mercedes AMG GT unvealed

4:30 PM

Just when things threatened to get a little dull at Mercedes-Benz, along comes a cool new sports car. The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT represents a new direction for the famous German brand's performance division as it says it is moving ahead into a new sports car segment. It appears from the new name that AMG got to play a larger role in the development. And the GT has a tough act to follow, the gullwing-door Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.

If you want one, you'll pay top dollar. Prices are expected to start at about $120,000.While Mercedes underscores the car's performance prowess, it says the two-seater is meant to be an everyday driver. Or as the brand puts it, "a comfortable and reliable companion for everyday motoring thanks to its practical decklid, easily accessible luggage compartment, and high level of comfort on long journeys."

The car has a long hood and wide rear end in what Mercedes says is an attempt to underscore its rear-wheel-drive heritage. The car will be largely made of aluminum.

"The new Mercedes-AMG GT is a sports car in its purist form", says Gorden Wagener, vice president of design for Mercedes' parent Daimler. "Breathtaking proportions, powerfully sculpted surfaces and flowing lines turn the new AMG into a contemporary sports car which embodies the spirit of the glorious Mercedes sports cars."

Only the second sports car developed in-house by Mercedes, the GT is a front mid-engine design centered around its biturbo 4-liter V-8 engine. The motor produces 456 horsepower. If that isn't enough, there's a GT S version putting out 503 horsepower.

Mercedes says it thinks its powerplant will be good for zero to 60 mph acceleration times of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph.

Source: USATODAY

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Audi A6 2015 revealed

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The Audi A6 has been given a range of engine and gearbox updates, as well as new headlights and an updated infotainment system, in an attempt to keep the large executive car at the top of its game.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, board member for technical development at Audi AG, said: "The Audi A6 sets new standards in many technical fields: the lightweight body, the powerful and efficient engines, the sporty chassis and the advanced assistance and multimedia systems."

Like the updated Audi A7, the facelifted A6 gets new headlights, a redesigned grille, bumper and side sills, as well as refreshed rear lights and exhaust pipes. Customers buying the new Audi A6 SE will now get xenon headlamps as standard, while LED units will be included on S line cars.

Buyers can also upgrade to Matrix LED lights on all A6 and S6 models, with top-spec Audi RS6 models getting them as standard. They effectively remove the need for a full-beam function, by extinguishing individual LEDs – forming a dark spot around other road users, but keeping the rest of the road illuminated, before turning them back on when the way is clear.

S line models will also benefit from a new ‘Lunar Silver’ upholstery. Before, the top-of-the-range models were only available with black leather seats – making the interior feel very dark. Other upgrades to the S line models include four-zone climate control (instead of the previous two-zone), a new gear lever and additional chrome detailing.

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Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7

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Shortly after releasing the F-Type Roadster, Jaguar created the Project 7 design study. The concept car paid tribute to Ecurie Ecosse racing team that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race twice with the Jaguar D-Type in the 1950s.

The concept featured a D-Type -style rollover hoop behind the driver’s seat, as well as the race car’s white-striped livery. It showcased its astonishing looks at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed before going into history as one of the sexiest concept cars of the 21st century.

Coming into 2014, Jaguar commissioned its Special Vehicle Operations division to transform the concept car into a production vehicle. Thus the F-Type Project 7 ditches its auto show queen status and goes to wander the streets and tracks in all of its Le Mans-inspired glory.

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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.

MCLAREN OFFICIALLY NAMES ITS NEW MODEL THE 500S

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McLaren has created much anticipation for its forthcoming vehicle, internally known as the P13. It is official, the P13 will be known as the 500S. The 500S is being developed as McLaren’s entry level, mass market vehicle, and if they play their cards right, McLaren may start reaping the profits benefits very soon.

The 500S utilizes the same “tub” chassis design as the 650S and will feature a detuned version of the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 also found in the 650S. It is rumored that the 500S will produce 500 horsepower hence the 500 in its name.

McLaren CEO, Mike Flewitt describes the 500S’ design as “evolutionary” and McLaren design director Frank Stephenson believes “Ferraris must look like Ferraris, and Porsche invariably look like Porsches, but there is no fixed formula for a McLaren.”

McLaren is producing the 500S to go head to head with the upcoming Mercedes-Benz AMG-GT as well as the ultra fast Porsche 911 Turbo. McLaren is bringing tough competition to the entry-level supercar market and it will be exciting to see what McLaren has in store for the 500S.

Look for the McLaren 500S to make its international debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next March with sales commencing shortly after. It is expected that the 500S will be offered in three configurations, coupe, spider, and a track focused version. Expect pricing to start somewhere in the $180,000 range.

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2015 Volvo XC90 Unveiled

4:30 PM

It has been a staggering 12 years since the world has witnessed the introduction of a new Volvo XC90 and that, apparently, was just slightly too long for some to wait.

From a design perspective, the new XC90 bears some resemblance to current competitors in the SUV segment, including the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. The big difference, though, is the bold, stand-up front grille, which possesses a level of bravado nearly on par with Rolls-Royce. Within that grille is the new, larger Volvo iron mark logo; framing this picture are the T-shaped “Thor’s Hammer” daytime running lights. The net effect is powerful

As expected from Volvo, the new XC90 will set the pace for the company in terms of active safety. The vehicle will debut two world-firsts: a run-off road protection package tightens the front safety belts and triggers an energy-absorbing feature in the seats when dire circumstances are detected; and the auto-brake feature stops the vehicle when the driver mistakenly turns in front of an coming car.

Volvo is counting on the XC90 to send the company into a prosperous new direction. Global sales are expected to surpass 50,000 in the first year of partial production and 80,000 annually in 2016

News Source: CarAdvice

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