Peugeot, which swept the competition in the Dakar Rally this year, has unveiled its new machine for the upcoming endurance rally – the Peugeot 3008 DKR. It is the successor of the successful 2008 DKR model. The trump card for the new victory, like its predecessor, has a drive only on the front wheels.
Russian mogul Roman Abramovich has an impressive collection of cars. He recently put his steel horses on display at the famous Nürburgring racetrack, which is owned by his former partner and friend, Russian billionaire Viktor Kharitonin. Experts estimate that the value of the fleet of the owner of the football club Chelsea FC is over 10 million euros!
The fourth version of the Porsche Panamera 4 E-hybrid has become electric. Porsche promises a consumption of only 2.5 liters per 100 kilometers and a 50-kilometer electric range.
Gymkhana 9 is a fresh continuation of the racing hit, under which Ken Block signs. What did the tires do to this professional rally driver? Apparently, he harbors a great grudge against them, because he continues to burn and torture them so that the poor people squeal in pain. If the clutch, steering wheel, brakes, pedals and tires had rights, they would certainly accuse him of doing violence to them. Find out what Ken Block, who this time is torturing a Ford Focus RX, indulged in in the ninth installment of the octane Gymkhana series, which already has over 334 million views on YouTube, in an eight-minute clip that offers plenty of pleasure for car enthusiasts.
Opel instilled the genes of a crossover into its urban toddler, the Opel Karl, and the Opel Karl Rocks was created, a city car with crossover attachments, which is reflected in the additional protection of the body, as a result, a more robust appearance and a greater ground clearance.
Mercedes-Benz presented its vision of the delivery truck of the future. The Mercedes Vision Van commercial vehicle is a futuristically designed electric delivery study with 270 kilometers of range and a fully automated cargo area and a pair of delivery quadcopters on the roof. It is the concept of the first van that fully digitally connects all processes and actors between the distribution center and the recipient.
Hyundai is definitely betting the most on its flagship Hyundai i30, which can represent an important player in the Golf segment. He's teasing us a bit with the pictures, since it's supposed to hit the market sometime at the beginning of next year.
The Karma-Fisker was definitely a crowd pleaser and gained millions of fans around the world. When his story ended in 2014 due to the bankruptcy of the company, the automotive world was very disappointed. Its uniqueness was represented by an extravagant design and a drive that was always electric. The car solved the range problem by using a 260-horsepower GM engine to generate electricity. Quite similar to the Chevy Volt (Opel Ampera), but on a different level. The Chinese and their capital helped the phoenix rise from the ashes. They intend to create a new successful automotive story at the Fisker-Karma site.
Uber says Slovenia is next! The leading provider of transport services, Uber, is expected to come to our lodges by the end of 2016. The controversial service, which has been present in neighboring Croatia for almost a year, has Slovenia next in its sights, said Davor Tremac, General Manager of Uber for Southeast Europe, on the sidelines of the Bled Strategic Forum recently, who promises us a special surprise. Although the exact date of arrival is not yet known, it should happen before the end of the year. Taxi drivers in 'luft'!
The Bentley Flying Spur W12 S is the fastest Bentley in history. Although the appearance says otherwise, it is not a classic four-door sedan, but a sports sedan. The heart of the steel beauty is the familiar 6-liter V12 twin-turbo petrol engine, but on steroids! With 625 hp, it leaves many supercars behind.
The new Peugeot 5008 has joined the ranks of crossovers. Now it is no longer a family MPV, as it looks more like an SUV than a typical MPV. Nevertheless, it remains extremely useful. Peugeot is thus following in the footsteps of Renault and the Espace model, and the second generation of the 5008 is moving away from single-seater paradigms and towards family crossovers. It is equipped with ambient lighting.
The fifth generation of the off-road icon Land Rover Discovery will premiere on September 28, 2016. The giant will be presented to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. Land Rover is already teasing us before the release. He showed the first photo, and also sent his ambassador, the adventurer Bear Grylls, into the fight, who filmed an attractive promotional spot. During the free fall, he moved the seats using an app on his smartphone. The incredible power of the new SUV was demonstrated by putting Discovery on the tracks and having three wagons attached. See if he was up to the challenge.