Thursday, May 1, 2014

2015 MINI Countryman at the New York Auto Show

2015 MINI Countryman Front Angle
At the 2014 MINI has officially unveiled the 2015 Countryman. New version of the first MINI with four doors, a large tailgate, five seats and optional all-wheel drive; new MINI Countryman (combined fuel consumption: 7.1- 4.2 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 165 - 111 g/km) hones its profile as an all-round talent for versatile mobility and an active lifestyle; fresh measures to ensure the continued success of the premium compact model that has sold more than 350,000 units worldwide; selective design modifications; further enhanced driving performance figures; optimised fuel consumption and emissions; increased engine output in the new MINI Cooper S Countryman; market launch of all model variants including the top sports model MINI John Cooper Works Countryman in July 2014.

2015 MINI Paceman at the Beijing Motor Show

2015 MINI Paceman Front Angle
At the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, MINI has has officially unveiled a modestly revised 2015 MINI Paceman and carrying over some of the changes seen on the Countryman facelift. It would be an overstatement to call this a subtle facelift as the changes brought to the Paceman are minor at best. One of the few novelties is this Piano Black exterior body scheme along with two other fresh paints called Jungle Green and Midnight Grey. There are a few modest changes inside the cabin and fresh alloy wheel designs but nothing to write home about.

2014 MINI Paceman Adventure Concept

2014 MINI Paceman Adventure Concept Front Angle
MINI has officially unveiled the Paceman Adventure concept. A creative collaboration between young apprentices and their instructors at the BMWs plant in Munich and Dingolfing has produced a completely unique vision for MINI. Choosing the MINI Cooper S Paceman as their base model, the students transformed the car into a two seater with a pickup style cargo area. The powerful turbocharged engine, all-wheel drive ALL4 , a modified suspension and numerous unique features available mean this versatile car is ready for just about anything. The name: MINI Paceman Adventure.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Special Service Vehicle (SSV)

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Special Service Vehicle Front Angle
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Special Service Vehicle (SSV) joins the brand’s growing police vehicle portfolio. It goes on sale this summer, offering the same capabilities, efficiency and durability as the award-winning Silverado 1500, with special features designed for police use. The SSV package is available on Silverado 1500 Crew Cab in 1WT or 1LS trims, and includes the 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8, rated at 355 horsepower and delivering the highest EPA-rated fuel economy for a 2WD V-8 full-size pickup: 23 mpg highway. The engine is available with E85 capability. Police agencies can choose 2WD or 4WD models with the standard 6’6” pickup box or a shorter 5’8” box.

2014 Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe SUV at the at Beijing Motor Show

2014 Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe SUV Font Angle
With the Concept Coupé SUV, Mercedes-Benz is raising the standard to a new, higher level in literally multiple respects. This extremely sporty study impresses as a typical representative of the long-standing coupé tradition at Mercedes-Benz, with a flowing side line, stretched greenhouse and striking radiator grille with central chrome louvre. At the same time the Concept Coupé SUV stands out with its muscular wings, large wheel arches, imposing 22-inch wheels, high beltline and generous ground clearance. Its dynamic handling on the road is also on a superior level. Not only thanks to air suspension, but also to the networking of the powertrain, suspension and interior that it realises. The variable dynamic control system "Dynamic Select Control" provides four fundamentally different transmission modes and an individually programmable setup.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class L at the Beijing Motor Show

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class L Front Angle
Specifically for the Chinese market, the long-wheelbase version of the new C-Class is designed, which also celebrates its world premiere at the Auto China. "The capital letter 'C' is reinforced for China in the C-Class. The stretched version we have developed especially for our discerning customers in China. And it is built exclusively for the Chinese market and also produced in China, together with our longstanding partner BAIC, "said Hubertus Troska, Member of the Board of Daimler AG, responsible for the activities of Greater China. 

2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition at the New York Auto Show

2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition Front Angle
Fifty years after debuting one of the world’s most popular cars, Ford is marking the milestone by revealing a Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition. Created to honor five decades of Mustang heritage, only 1,964 examples of the 50 Year Limited Edition will ever be built when it goes on sale this fall.