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Here it is, The Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo, which was revealed today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and will be available for download as from July in the Gran Turimo 6. Gamers are in for a great time as they will be able to drive this V12 mid-engined beast in the Gran Turimo 6. The initials DP represents Design Prototype and the concept is billed to remain a digital-only experience for now; that explains why it joins other digital prototypes created by other manufacturers for the popular computer game's 15th anniversary. The sensational looks of the DP-100 means business; this car, in theory has Aston Martin's 6.0 liter V12 mid-mounted and its force feed with oxygen by a pair of turbochargers, which makes the total power rating to be 800-bhp.   Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's design director said details such as the Blade inspired rear lamps would find their way down to production models, as he said 'The im

Land Rover is finally displaying the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR with 550-hp to the public at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. A camouflaged version of the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR will travel across the famous Goodwood Hill in front of fans and spectators alike this weekend. It going to be a blast judging by the video Land Rover posted earlier on of the Range Rover Sport devouring those tight turns and twists of the Nurburging. According to Land Rover, the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR is the fastest and most powerful model it has ever produced.  it would have a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that develops 550 PS (405 kW) and 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. Since this is 40 PS (29 kW) and 55 Nm (40 lb-ft) more than the Range Rover Sport Supercharged, we can expect the SVR to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 5.0 seconds. Regardless of the final numbers, Land Rover says the SVR will "extend the Range Rover Sport's established capabilities as the fastest, mos

According to a UK dealer leaked information, that points the RS6 is about to get more hardcore. Yes, it appears Audi is ready to release the Audi RS6  plus Avant powered by an Upgraded version of the bad ass twin-turbocharged 4.0 Liter V8 in the Standard car.  Power will stand at a staggering 600 horsepower, an increase from 560 horsepower in the standard RS6.

The Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa in the U.S. is the  production site of the new  C-Class  .   The plant is located in Alabama and is the third location of the global C-Class production network. The new C-Class sedan is running for the first time in Tuscaloosa from the belt and accompanies its production program of the SUV range, the M-Class, R-Class and  GL-Class . The sedan in the highest-volume series of Mercedes-Benz produced on four continents: the Bremen plant in Germany started in February and in the South African plant in East London started in May, the Tuscaloosa,  and  soon also the production site in Beijing (China).   According to Markus Schäfer, Executive Vice President Mercedes-Benz Cars Production and Supply Chain Management: "With the successful start of production at the Tuscaloosa plant, we extend our C-class capabilities and are ready for the forthcoming autumn launch in the U.S. and Canada.   For the first time the C-Cla

Nissan has pulled the sheets off the Concept 2020 Vision GT, the latest in a series of awesome concept cars that will be available for virtual test-drives in the  Gran Turismo 6  video game. The car, which was teased last week, is an attention grabbing supercar with extreme angles and lines, and may provide hints as to the look of the next Nissan GT-R. For now, the Nissan Concept 2020 Vision GT is just a styling exercise penned by Nissan Design Europe, and it will be available to drive as a free download in  Gran Turismo 6  starting in July. Although, Nissan says the design on the concept was so impressive that engineers from the Nissan Technical Center in Japan weighed in on the car's hypothetical performance. Moreover, the company strongly hints that this concept will influence a new sports car, potentially signaling a design direction for the next-generation Nissan GT-R. In a statement, the company said that the Nissan Concept 2020 Vision GT, "gives hints as to how a

Mercedes Benz has revealed the 2015 CLS Saloon and Shooting Break in distinct official images. The mildly reworked CLS receives few subtle mid-life changes and an extended list of options, which includes Mercedes Benz's latest Multi beam LED head lamps, AMG line plus and Night packages for further individual taste and needs. Externally, there is very little differentiate the facelifted model from the car it replaces. Styling changes include an altered front bumper with greater structure and larger air ducts, a subtly reshaped grille with a diamond pattern plastic inserts and revised headlamps that now come as standard LED operation for both the high and low beam as well as day time running lamps.This uses 24 individually controlled high-performance LEDs to build on the already brilliant Intelligent lighting system. Inside there is a new dash mounted 8-inch colour display, three spoke steering wheel, improved infotainment systems, improved refinement a

Mercedes Benz has released full details of the engine which will power the upcoming AMG GT. The all-new unit is billed to make its first appearance under the bonnet of the new Mercedes AMG GT. Code named M178 the mills spots a 90-degree quad-cam direct injection design, new sand-cast aluminium block engine and boasts a 83mm and 92.0mm bore and stroke measurement respectively. Borg Warner produced turbochargers mounted in the space between the cylinder banks operates in a parallel state at a maximum boost pressure of 2.3 bar and are cooled by a water-to-air intercooler. Other interesting features and technology on AMG's second turbocharged production car engine is Bosch supplied Peizo injection system capable of providing up to seven individual injections per cycle, cylinder walls finished with Mercedes Benz patented Nanoslide friction reducing material, a cylinder head produced from a lightly Zirconium-refined aluminium and dry sump lubrication. The engine produces 503bhp

The new Nissan Navara pick up truck has been officially revealed after series of teasers. Nissans new pick up truck upscale and refined look which is enhanced by the large imposing grille. There is also a dynamic character line as well as LED daytime running headlamps while the turn signals have been relocated to the door mirrors. The interior is all-new with better materials and aluminium like touches on the dashboard. The large TFT display in the instrument cluster provides access to various functions like compass and turn- by- turn Navigation system and support, radio content, audio track and fuel economy. The 2015 Nissan Navara NP 300 features a reworked high strength chassis together with an updated leaf sprung and its motivated by a reworked 4 cylinder, 2.5 - Liter DOHC diesel engine producing : 163PS (120kW) and 403Nm (297 Ib-ft) as well as 190PS (140kW) and 459Nm (332Ib-ft) .

New details have emerged from Mercedes about the 2015 AMG GT The brand says the model have a "muscular never ending hood and a staggering beautiful rear." The AMG GT will ride on an aluminium space frame and will ensure that it is a true light weight. Mercedes is still being quiet about the specifications but they confirmed it will be powered by a new twin turbo engine which will be coupled to a dual-clutch transmission. 2015 Mercedes AMG GT

Volkswagen has released a new teaser image of the new Passat. The new model which is set to be unveiled next month has new and strong character lines which can be seen and LED embedded headlamps, and we can also see muscular wheel arches.  The new will be slightly smaller compared to its predecessor and will loose some pounds,thanks to its aluminium and high strength steel construction. Volkswagen is playing it safe with its specification announcement, but they have confirmed it will be powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.0 liter TDI engine that develops 176kw and 500Nm. The engine will be mated to a 7 speed DSG transmission and all-wheel drive system which could enable it to return 5L/100km .

The paddle shift is component used to change gears manually in a semi-automatic transmission or gearbox on an Automobile. The paddle shifters are usually located on or behind the steering wheel and on either side of the steering wheel. This shifter on the right is marked with the sign   +   for up shifting or increasing gears while the   shifter on the left is marked with the Sign – for down shifting or gear reduction. This system uses electronic sensors to shift into gear on the command of the driver, and it is linked to Semi Automatic Gear Box   which have the usual modes like P N R and D.   There is this extra mode is shown with the letter S, which means Sport mode, in this mode, the paddle shifters can be used to change gears manually. Paddle shifters are fast and smooth way of changing without having to take your hands off the steering wheel and saves you the job of having to use your left leg to depress the clutch pedal with your left leg while driving. And yes the ge