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subaru starlink enhanced by sirius xm

Subaru STARLINK Enhanced by SIRIUS XM

Subaru of America, Inc. is teaming up with Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services Inc., a unit of Sirius XM, and AT&T in order to enhance its Subaru STARLINK in-vehicle connectivity system. STARLINK represents an in-vehicle platform which delivers a variety of hands-free connectivity, entertainment and safety services. Thanks to the collaborative work Subaru STARLINK will be able to give more. Arriving with a built-in AT&T 4G LTE capability, the in-vehicle platform will offer featur

detroit eelectric sp:01 - specifications

Detroit Eelectric SP:01 - Specifications

Detroit Electric has finally unveiled the exterior and interior designs for the SP:01 pure-electric sports car. Pre-production prototype models are going through some extensive testing at Detroit Electric’s production facility in Leamington Spa, UK, ahead of the official production in early 2015. Power-wise, the lightweight electric car is fitted with an electric motor which is able to produce 285 HP (210 kW). There are also carbon fiber body panels and manual transmission that comes as standard. An optional

mercedes-benz f 015 luxury in motion: automobile revolution

Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion: Automobile Revolution

Think of the future. Yes, that future, with huge capital F! This is what Mercedes-Benz is trying to incorporate in its latest concept car revealed at CES this week. The automotive company is seeking to encapsulate a whole set of futuristic ambitions into a car that will serve the needs of drivers on a totally diffe

golf r touch cockpit concept solves future challenges

Golf R Touch Cockpit Concept Solves Future Challenges

It is a known fact that the two creates creation in the world, the car and the computer, are merging together, thus forming a final automobile product which is expected to be more communicative, reliable, safer, advanced, interesting and even entertaining. Having the goal to create such successful merging between t

2016 chevrolet volt: sneak peek

2016 Chevrolet Volt: Sneak Peek

It is finally here, people! Instead of waiting for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week when the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is going to be revealed, General Motors chose to depict its new electric hybrid earlier at CES. For now all that we have is a visual glimpse of the new model, without any official specifics. Nevertheless, the automaker has promised that the 2016 Chevy Volt will be equipped with an improved steering system and refined acceleration. Moreover, it is

bmw 550i – more “steam” than m5 series

BMW 550i – More “Steam” Than M5 Series

The tendency of car-wrapping instead of coloring has been progressing for quite some time now and has been significantly conquering every part of the world. More or less. In relation to this, Fostla at Seelze near Hanover, Germany, is considered to be some sort of a master when it comes to car-wrapping and for this reason, it has been preferred by many customers. Such example is the BMW 550i F10 which has received not only full wrapping in urban-Taupe-mat-metallic or also gray-olive-mat-metallic but has also

volkswagen polo lounge special edition in germany

Volkswagen Polo Lounge Special Edition in Germany

A new special edition Volkswagen Polo Lounge has been added to the line-up for the German market. The new Lounge special edition is equipped with a choice of four petrol and three TDI diesel engines. The starting price for the initial 1.0-liter 5-speed model is that of 15,200 EUR (18,140 USD), while the top-of-the-range 90 HP (66 kW) TDI version with DGS gearbox is priced at 20,375 EUR (24,300 USD). What really distinguishes the special edition from its siblings is the visually improved exterior and inter

2015 mazda cx-5 arrives with upgrades

2015 Mazda CX-5 Arrives with Upgrades

2015 Mazda CX-5 is ready to impress customers with some significant interior and exterior enhancements. The line-up is available in three grades: SE-L, SE-L Lux and Sport Nav. The range includes three 2.0 liter petrol two-wheel drive variants equipped with six-speed manual transmissions, and thirteen 2.2 liter diesel versions - six of which are available with all-wheel drive. They are equipped with a choice of six speed manual or automatic transmissions. The compact SUV delivers uncompromisi

infiniti reveals q60 concept

Infiniti Reveals Q60 Concept

Infiniti takes the wraps off its Q60 Concept ahead of the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. What we are presented with is definitely a stunning coupe which shines with genuine sportiness and style. The combination between edgy exterior contours, well-crafted handmade interior and excellent performance characteristics results in “a no-compromise fusion of looks and speed.” Even though Infiniti Q60 Concept fumes with significant freshness and newness, it someho

2015 mg gts unveiled

2015 MG GTS Unveiled

MG has finally taken the wraps off its GTS crossover which is planned to go on sale in China next year. This is the first ever production SUV which for now we can see only in a series of images. 2015 MG GTS will come with a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo engine that is able to develop 217 bhp (162 kW) and 349 Nm (258 lb-ft) of maximum torque. The power output will be transmitted to the wheels through a dual-clutch six-speed transmission that works along with an all-wheel drive on-demand s

sneak preview of 2015 donkervoort d8 gto bilster berg edition

Sneak Preview of 2015 Donkervoort D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition

2014 has been one very remarkable and successful year for Donkervoort. Pretty much since the start of the year, Donkervoort GTOs have managed to win the automaker some memorable moments. For instance, the D8 GTO was part of the latest racing game from the well-known Forza Motorsport series for Microsoft Xbox. With the opening of the new branch in Germany, Donkervoort scored yet another great achievement. The exclusive location of the branc

meet the bulgarian sin [video]

Meet the Bulgarian Sin [VIDEO]

Is it possible to be too good-looking? I don’t think so. It is just as attractive as it should be and just as fast as it needs. This is Sin R1, the first Bulgarian supercar. Being the brainchild of a company owner and racer (in his spare time) Rosen Daskalov, this hot yellow beast stings with its appearance and power. Sin R1 is a product that is being manufactured in a collaborative work with Daventry-based firm Proformance. The company provides raw materials for the motorsport branch and