BMW honestly rolled up their sleeves because they waited too long with hybrid vehicles. This time, however, in Geneva, we were impressed with the first production car of the BMW brand, which has hybrid technology. They didn't hold back and chose their off-road flagship BMW X5, labeled xDrive40e, for their first venture into the world of crossovers. And once again proved that they can do better than the competition. This is evidenced by the two announced data on the extremely low combined consumption of 3.3 liters and the exceptional stable with 313 horses.
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The new Jeep concept SUV Chief is based on the Wrangler model, but its source of inspiration was the Cherokee model from the early seventies (1974). The Chief has many retro elements, a chrome grille and four passenger seats, and is dedicated to the aforementioned Cherokee, which dates back to the days when Jeep was still under the umbrella of American Motors Corporation (AMC). For the beach and where the sand is replaced by rough terrain.
On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the legendary Nissan GT-R model, Nissan produced a gold model, the "45th anniversary gold edition" model, which pays tribute to its "forefather". If you are well educated, you will know that this one was born in 1969, not a year later, but why split hairs. The special model will bear the designation 45. Otherwise, a very limited number of gold examples will be produced, and the newcomer has received more than just cosmetic tweaks compared to its predecessor, except for the color.
While the segment of suvs or off-road SUVs is steadily gaining in popularity, many brands also offer the alternative of sports wagons with off-road enhancements and standard four-wheel drive. One of the best examples of its kind has been the Škoda octavia scout for many years, which in the last generation took a big step forward in terms of advanced technology and equipment for more discerning customers.
The Aston Martin Thunderbolt Vanquish supercar does not come from Aston Martin's development department. It is an unofficial concept based on the Vanquish model, as conceived by the former designer of this English car manufacturer, Henrik Fisker, otherwise the founder of Fisker Automotive, a maker of electric cars with an extended range.
IndyCar is a little less known motorsport in our country, because from across the Atlantic we mostly hear about the NASCAR series. But the American version of Formula 1, which has a turbulent history behind it, is slowly getting back on the path of its old glory. Despite spending much less money on race cars that are also significantly more restricted than their F1 brethren, Honda and Chevy have delivered the world's most resilient bodies. Not only do IndyCar racers fight closer and more exciting battles, they also now look better than those from the queen of motorsports.
In the 2015 Formula 1 season, ten teams will compete for the championship title. Among them was the Manor Marussia team, which waited until five past twelve for a ticket from the International Automobile Federation (FIA). Otherwise, we will see old faces, but only when it comes to the names of the teams, because this year's championship of the queen of motorsport brings plenty of fresh blood, as the teams have rejuvenated not only the racing cars, but also their drivers. The youngest among the F1 racers, Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso), was a historic 17 years old when he made his debut.
The new smallest Mazda 2 drove up to us, which has grown a little in almost all directions, and in addition to more space and equipment, it offers an exceptional set of assistance systems for the segment. Prices start at ten thousand, and there are as many as seven equipment packages to choose from right from the start, which bring an above-average amount of equipment and three engines. Diesel comes a bit later.
Although racing on the road isn't the same as racing on the water, that hasn't stopped German sports car manufacturer Mercedes-AMG and American racing speedboat maker from putting their heads together again and unveiling a new sports speedboat called the Cigarette at the Miami Boat Show Racing X Mercedes Marauder GT S and which can reach as much as 217 km/h.
With the 911 GT3 RS, Porsche has completely blurred the line between racing car and road car, which it has achieved through a combination of power, improved aerodynamics and a reduction in weight, thus walking the fine line of legal but still usable on public roads. It was presented at the 85th Geneva Motor Show, where it moved from the Nürburgring track, where it set Porsche's best time of 7 minutes 29 seconds.
If nature could choose, then it would certainly choose the emission-free BMW i3, and its wild side the hybrid sports car BMW i8. Both BMW i vehicles were presented for the first time in Slovenia at the Crystal Palace in BTC, where the first BMW i pop-up showroom was opened here.
The Toyota Yaris is a long-standing fixture of the B-segment and also one of the best-selling and most desirable models, especially among the fairer sex. The latest generation has recently undergone a cosmetic facelift, giving it a distinctive X-shaped bonnet and a more colorful cabin and better materials inside. The price also surprises, as it is discounted, even among the cheapest in its class.