Posted by Tom K. on 2011/08/21 under Jeep | 
Vilner is a Bulgarian design company that recently finished another project for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The model has also undergone a retuning by American tuning company Hennessey who raked up its power output to a staggering 600 horsepower.
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600 now has a beautiful interior accent that includes the installation of premium Alcantara leather in red and black plus ornamental red seams for trimmings. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600’s has also been improved with more comfortable grip as per the request of a particular client. The steering wheel has also been given the Alcantara leather treatment in red and black leather.
The revamped unit is powered by Hennessey’s Vortech power plant which is a turbocharged 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine at 600 horsepower.
The Bulgarian design company has also improved the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600’s exterior design with redesigned external headlights. There is also the addition of LED day lights and brand new headlamps to make the unit more ferocious than ever.
Vilner’s Facebook fan page shows a series of the Bulgarian design company’s past and recent projects. Go and search for them on Facebook to get the latest photos of the newly revamped, badass 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600.
The design company has yet to release official word on the Vilner-2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600 along with other specifications for engine figures and other exterior/interior details. So stay tuned for more detail about this badass Vilner creation.
Posted by Tom K. on 2011/07/29 under Volkswagen |
When the 7th generation Volkswagen Golf kick starts its sale season this year, VW fans will get to see a more casual look on the new model. The Volkswagen hatchback has always been the European brand’s fundamental model car. However, the carmaker is decided to give the basic hatchback a new look by lowering its roofline and driving position. These changes are expected to improve the driving experience as well.
The 7th generation Volkswagen Golf or the Mk7 Golf will also received a redesigned windscreen to steer the design direction towards new heights. These changes are planned to be able to distinguish the Golf’s different versions from each other. So far, there’s the three-door Golf, the five-door Golf and the Golf Plus units that have elevated roofs. It has also been expressed the next generation Volkswagen Golf Plus will look more like a mini- multi-purpose vehicle in a five-seat platform. While the designs for the Golf Mk7 reeks of more sporty influence compared to the five-door version, the former still could not compete with the Vauxhall Astra GTC.
Volkswagen has also developed a new steering wheel technology called the Mechanical Active which will most likely debut with the new Golf models along with tweaks and upgrades in the car’s interiors.
The 7th generation Volkswagen Golf or Mk7 Golf reeks of the brand’s Modularer Querbaukasten architecture or simply MQB platform. The new model is set to debut towards the end of 2012 or in early 2013 according to press reports.
Posted by Tom K. on 2010/06/21 under Nissan |
A few years from now, we might be seeing a significant number of electric vehicles to hit the market and cruise on the road. Certain standards are starting to come up like concerns about charging these rides, measuring their range, and the likes. Another feature being put on spotlight is the need for these EVs to have a sound signature contrary to earlier EV fanatics boasting about their silent operation.
Safety regulators are pushing for the electric vehicles to emit a certain sound that will somehow alert other people that they are approaching or passing by. Nissan begins a study which will involve 500 individuals from government agencies, customers, and media to test the Leaf in their testing grounds in Oppama, Japan.
Among things they will be evaluating will be the “approaching sound”” that will be installed on the Leaf and the Fuga hybrid. The Japanese carmaker is looking into using a sound for their EVs which will sweep through frequencies so practically everyone can hear it. The sound will also differ if it is accelerating or slowing down.
You can click on the video below to have an idea of what we are talking about.
