Saturday, 12 September 2015

Poll: Jaguar F-Type R or Mercedes-AMG GT?

Poll: Jaguar F-Type R or Mercedes-AMG GT?

Poll: Jaguar F-Type R or Mercedes-AMG GT?

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If your money was on the line, which super sexy sports car would you pick? The British Jaguar F-Type R or the German Mercedes AMG-GT?

This is a tough choice, as both have supermodel looks and supercar sounds. Each of these coupes are powered by snarling V8s, and both sound out of this world. The Jaguar has 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque while the Mercedes packs 503 hp and 479 lb-ft. The Benz also costs about $30,000 more.

But which beautiful beast would you have in your garage? Have your say in the poll below. Stay tuned, because we have a comparison of the two cars coming soon.

BUT FIRST: Click here to compare these two cars side by side

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BMW i3 Undergoes Evaluation with LA Police Department

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The Los Angeles Police Department is putting the BMW i3 to the test.

BMW has loaned the LAPD an i3 electric vehicle for 12 months as the first U.S. test of the innovative vehicle in an authority fleet. The test vehicle was unveiled sporting the famous LAPD black and white livery and a rooftop light bar. Along with being tested rigorously for a year, the BMW i3 will also be featured at public events during the loan period.

SEE ALSO: BMW i3 Vehicles Donated to NYC Parks

The BMW i3 evaluation is part of the police department's initiative to add 100 electric vehicles to its fleet in the coming years. The i3 boasts 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque with a hybrid-synchronous electric motor and is good for 80 to 100 miles of emissions-free driving.

"The decision by the Los Angeles Police Department to undertake this evaluation highlights the compelling nature of the BMW i3 as a versatile, sustainable vehicle," noted Christine Fleischer, manager of BMW i for BMW of North America. "By virtue of its innovative design and construction from leading-edge materials, the i3 is a brilliant fit with the technology-driven research philosophy of the LAPD. This will be a valuable learning experience for both BMW and the Department."

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Thunder Power EV from Taiwan has Impossible 373-Mile Range

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An automaker from Taiwan is looking to compete with Tesla by releasing an electric vehicle sporting a 373-mile range, more than the America automaker's 265-mile range.

The newly born Thunder Power will debut a concept version of its electric vehicle at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show next week with the company claiming it will have 430 hp and a zero to 62 mph time of under five seconds while achieving a top speed of 155 mph. For the car's styling, Thunder Power promises "European engineering" with "Italian design" and has hired former Lotus and Bugatti technician Dr. Peter Tutzer to oversee the development of the car. Taking on the role of the company's chief production officer is Franz Schulte, who previously worked at Porsche and Ford.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview

Currently, Thunder Power is testing the vehicle in Milan and is hoping for a 2017 launch in Europe. But first, the Thunder Power EV will be available in China with a price of around 400,000 yuan ($62,730).

Based on the teaser image, it appears that the Thunder Power EV is heavily inspired by European styling and has a bit of a Tesla Model S look. Check back with AutoGuide.com next week as we'll be sure to check out the new car up close and personal in Frankfurt.

[Source: Autocar]

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Announcement on Return of Volkswagen Microbus Coming in 2016

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An official confirmation that the Volkswagen Microbus is returning will be made next year.

The German automaker is expected to unveil an updated version of its Microbus camper van concept at next year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, ahead of an official announcement that the iconic van will return to the lineup. The concept will be a close preview to the production Microbus that will be produced at Volkswagen's Puebla factory in Mexico starting 2017. As previously reported, the new Microbus will feature a newly developed electric drivetrain with an estimated range of 250 to 310 miles. Volkswagen will also offer versions with conventional four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline or diesel engines.

SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Plotting Electric Microbus

The Microbus will be smaller in size compared to the latest Multivan and will resemble the 2011 Bulli concept seen above. The reintroduction of the model is part of the German automaker's plan for a broader commercial vehicle strategy that aims to boost sales in the U.S.

Earlier this year, Volkswagen's development chief Hans-Jakob Neusser confirmed that engineers and designers were working on a new Camper van concept that has a small electric motor driving the front wheels and battery packs stored under the floor.

[Source: Autocar]

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2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit Adds Innovative New Technologies

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The 2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit is getting numerous technology upgrades to aid law enforcement.

Dodge has added a laptop-sized Uconnect 12.1-inch touchscreen system that provides a display of Uconnect radio and vehicle controls, as well as the ability to toggle to a law enforcement officer's computer through a menu bar at the top of the screen. The system can also split the touchscreen to display the familiar and award-winning 8.4-inch Uconnect interface. There is also a plug-and-play Ethernet solution to connect an officer's mobile computer out of sight in the Charger Pursuit's trunk.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat Review

Overall, the new Uconnect 12.1 is more than five times larger than the Dodge Charger Pursuit's standard Uconnect 5.0 system and is the segment's largest offering.

The 2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit delivers 370 horsepower and is equipped with a factory-installed Mopar upfit package and all-wheel drive.

"As America's high-performance police vehicle, Dodge Charger Pursuit is going big for 2016, offering a massive Uconnect touchscreen system that streamlines a law enforcement officer's computer system with our easy-to-use Uconnect system – on an all-new laptop-size 12.1-inch touchscreen display," said Tim Kuniskis, president and CEO – Dodge and SRT Brands, and vice president – Fleet Operations, FCA – North America. "Designed and tested to Charger Pursuit's stringent test requirements, our all-new Uconnect 12.1 system is the latest piece of tactical hardware that is neatly integrated into the instrument panel for a mobile command center that could only be delivered from Dodge."

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Lamborghini Eyes Sales Record for 2015

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Lamborghini expects to set a new sales record this year.

Last year, the Italian automaker saw deliveries increase 19 percent to a record 2,530 units and CEO Stephan Winkelmann believes 2015 will end "in a better way than the previous year." Lamborghini is benefiting from strong demand for the new Huracan, which will see a convertible variant debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week in Germany. The Huracan Spyder won't go on sale until next spring, however.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Lamborghini Huracan Video Review

Although exact numbers weren't announced, Winkelmann confirmed that sales in China are broadly flat this year compared to 2014, despite the economic downturn. Deliveries are significantly higher if Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are taken into account.

Lamborghini will be launching its Urus SUV in 2018 and expects to sell about 3,000 units annually, meaning that Lamborghini will more than double its sales before the end of the decade. Check back early next week when Lamborghini drops the top on its Huracan as AutoGuide.com will be reporting live from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

[Source: Reuters]

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