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matthew mcconaughey behind the wheel of 2015 lincoln mkz [videos]

Matthew McConaughey Behind the Wheel of 2015 Lincoln MKZ [VIDEOS]

Matthew McConaughey is undoubtedly one of the most talented actors nowadays. He has received the Academy Award for his exceptional role in “Dallas Buyers Club” and with his latest movie “Interstellar” he is about to get a second one. The Lincoln Motor Company teamed up with McConaughey for the 2015 Lincoln MKC “Live in Your Moment” campaign. Fueled by its success and SUV’s sales growth, the automaker has teamed up again with the actor to promote

german police to get volkswagen passat gte plug-in-hybrid

German Police to Get Volkswagen Passat GTE Plug-in-Hybrid

2015 Volkswagen Passat GTE Plug-in-Hybrid debuted in Paris this September, making its European debut. The car is one of the most innovative in its class and as a matter of fact it is the first Passat with a plug-in hybrid drive system. This means that it produces zero-emission. The recent news about this vehicle is tha

audi exclusive shows customized rs6 avant

Audi Exclusive Shows Customized RS6 Avant

New images of the bespoke Audi RS6 Avant have been released by Audi Exclusive, showing a notable customization. Judging by what is presented to us in the photos, the super-wagon has received a number of cool and refreshing touches which make it look quite sinister. Power is provided by the familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine which is able to boost 560 PS (412 kW) and a peak torque of 700 Nm (516 lb-ft). The power unit is mated to an eight-speed tiptronic transmission and a quattro all-wheel drive system.

volkswagen polo bluemotion goes on sale

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion Goes on Sale

2015 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion is currently on sale in the United Kingdom with deliveries expected in March. This is the first-ever petrol version of the Polo BlueMotion. The greenest petrol engine in the range I the 1.0-litre BlueMotion TSI unit.  It emits only 94 g/km of CO2 and has a fuel economy rating of 68.9 mpg on the combined cycle. The three-cylinder gasoline powerplant is connected to a five-speed manual gearbox. It is capable of producing 95 horsepower (70 kW) between 5,000 and 5,500 rpm, and a maxim

2015 mazda carol introduced in japan

2015 Mazda Carol Introduced in Japan

Mazda has revealed the 2015 Mazda Carol in Japan but I personally wish it actually hadn’t done it. The car depicts straightforward and plain design which does not really please the eye. There is a sort of rigidness that makes the Carol look like a figure beaten out of a stone. In terms of power, Mazda Carol is equipped with a 660cc engine that generates 49 PS (36 kW) and 58 Nm (42 lb-ft) of maximum torque. Yet, there is a VVT variant which produces 52 PS (38 kW) and 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) of to

lexus adds more safety and luxury to ls and gs range

Lexus Adds More Safety and Luxury to LS and GS Range

New updates for the Lexus large sedan range have been happening lately. The company has added new on-board and safety technology and even more, it has also enhanced the chassis rigidity of the models. For instance, the LS and GS models benefit from the adoption of Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). They also get ENFORM c

2015 jeep renegade signed by the rolling stones auctioned by charitybuzz

2015 Jeep Renegade signed by the Rolling Stones Auctioned by Charitybuzz

2015 Jeep Renegade signed on the hood by Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts was successfully auctioned off. An anonymous buyer has secured the one-of-a-kind vehicle for $46,000 USD. This did not happen at an event but rather at the global charity auction site Charitybuzz, and was held between 5th and 23rd of December. The proceeds will benefit Community Links. Community Links is a London-based org

bmw innovations at consumer electronics show 2015

BMW Innovations at Consumer Electronics Show 2015

After its successful launch in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, the BMW ConnectedDrive Store is now going to be presented in the USA in spring 2015. As it seems, the connection between the person who is driving, the car and the environment is of a great importance to the automaker. In its attempts to make such connectivity even more flexible and reachable, the BMW team of specialists creates an extremely useful and easy to access range of digital features and services which are part of the BMW ConnectedDrive

2015 honda cr-v gets new powertrain and new technology

2015 Honda CR-V Gets New Powertrain and New Technology

Bolder and sportier than ever, the new 2015 Honda CR-V comes with a refreshed style, enhanced engine line-up and new technologies all of which contribute to the remarkable road presence of the car. Thanks to the new 1.6-litre i-DTEC four-cylinder diesel engine, from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technologyseries, the pow

ford mustang iii shorty factory prototype to be auctioned

Ford Mustang III Shorty Factory Prototype to be Auctioned

A beauty from the past is going to be auctioned by Actions America in March, 2015. The vehicle in question is the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang III "Shorty" factory prototype. It is a car that real collectors dream about and it is arguably the most historically-significant Ford Mustang which has been ever offered for sale.

aston martin vanquish on ice

Aston Martin Vanquish On Ice

Aston Martin On Ice is a three-day driving program which gives drivers the ultimate chance to really test their skills in an outstanding environment and surrounding. After last year’s success of the event, early in 2015 Aston Martin On Ice once again goes back to the western town of Crested Butte which is situated right in the center of the Colorado Rocky Mountains for a second round of this adrenaline-propelling experience. On Ice program impresses with a 10-acre ice surface that has mor

toyota unveils 2015 harrier elegance g's

Toyota Unveils 2015 Harrier Elegance G's

2015 Toyota Harrier Elegance G's is the next model which has just made an official debut in Japan. Just like the Mark X GRMN, the car will go on sale next month and will be strictly distributed only in this country. The car is based on the Harrier G Sports concept. However, the production model features more athletic design due to its revised grille and chrome accents. The car also received new rear diffuser to make things a little sportier. In addition to this, Toyota has decided to lower the car 35mm closer to