2016 Audi A8L 4.0T Sport Gets HP Increase, Starts at $91,425

2016 Audi A8L 4.0T Sport Gets HP Increase, Starts at $91,425
2017 Acura NSX Horsepower Finally Revealed
Hyundai Previews 500-HP Genesis Coupe Headed to SEMA
Tesla Model 3 to be Made in China for Local Market
2016 Chevrolet Silverado: 6 Things You Need to Know
Honda Ridgeline Desert Race Truck to Offer First Glimpse of New Style

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The new 2016 Audi A8L 4.0T Sport will be priced from $91,425 including destination.

Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, the A8L (L denotes a long wheelbase) has 450 horsepower, an increase of 15 hp from the previous model. The sport model also includes a more aggressive front end boasting larger air intakes. Giving the vehicle an even wider stance are more prominent rocker panels, while at the rear of the car, Audi has also reshaped the lower bumper. The long-wheelbase sedan comes standard with 20-inch five-double-spoke wheels and will offer two other 20-inch wheel styles as options. Also available are larger 21-inch five-arm wheels with summer tires.

As the flagship of the Audi lineup, the A8L executive sedan boasts plenty of luxury features in the cabin including 22-way front seats with leather and diamond pattern stitching. The front seats also feature ventilation and massage functions, while an Alcantara headliner, panoramic sunroof and acoustic glazing on the windows are all standard.

Audi driver assistance functions include Audi side assist with pre sense rear, Audi head-up display with navigation information and Audi adaptive cruise control with stop & go.

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2017 Acura NSX Horsepower Finally Revealed

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The 2017 Acura NSX will finally arrive next spring sporting 573 horsepower.

Ever since the Japanese automaker debuted the all-new NSX in production form, Acura has kept relatively quiet on exact specifications, simply promising that it would make more than 550 hp. Now it has been revealed that the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 combined with a trio of electric motors will produce a total system output of 573 hp while mated to a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. The sports car will weigh 3,803 pounds with an approximate top speed of 191 mph. Unfortunately, Acura hasn't revealed zero to 60 acceleration times yet or even a price estimate.

With the mid-engine setup, the Acura NSX will have a 42-percent front, 58-percent rear weight distribution with standard Brembo brakes featuring six-piston calipers in the front with 14.5-inch vented aluminum rotors. In the rear will be four-piston calipers with 14-inch vented aluminum rotors. Available as an option will be carbon-ceramic brakes.

Stock tires will come in the form of Continental Conti-Sport Contact 5P rubber, measuring 245/35/19 in the front and 305/30/19 in the rear.

Expect more details on the 2017 Acura NSX to be revealed as we get closer to its on-sale date next year.

[Source: Automobile]

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Hyundai Previews 500-HP Genesis Coupe Headed to SEMA

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Hyundai has previewed its final project for this year's SEMA Show, a custom Genesis Coupe by Tjin Edition.

This is Tjin Edition's first Hyundai vehicle built for SEMA, with the Genesis Coupe getting inspired by underground racing for a 500-horsepower sports car. Under the hood is the Korean automaker's 3.8-liter V6 engine that has received a Vortech supercharger kit courtesy of Bisimoto Engineering. Along with a Bisimoto exhaust system, Vortech front mount intercooler and blow-off valve, the Genesis Coupe has more than enough power to spin the 19-inch Rotiform three-piece HUR wheels paired to Falken FK453 tires. Helping stop the 500-hp monster is a custom set of Baer Extreme Plus brake calipers, while KW coilovers gives it an aggressive stance.

Outfitting the exterior is a custom front lip, rear spoiler and trunk lid by Unique Fabrication while the vehicle has been painted a custom Kylie Tjin Axalta green. The Tjin Edition Hyundai Genesis Coupe, along with all the other Hyundai 2015 SEMA Show projects will debut November 3 and AutoGuide.com will be in Las Vegas reporting live from the show.

"The Tjin Edition Hyundai Genesis is the perfect mix of speed and style," said Neil Tjin, president, TJIN Edition RoadShow. "The vehicle grabs your attention with its vibrant, Tjin green 'Axalta' paint job and custom Rotiform wheels, boasts impressive performance thanks to a Bisimoto Engineering supercharger system and Baer brake system, and the interior is finished in CT-inspired Alea leather."

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Tesla Model 3 to be Made in China for Local Market

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Tesla will build the upcoming Model 3 in China for local Chinese customers, so the American car company can cut costs and skirt the country's enormous taxes on imported cars.

Teslas for the rest of the world will continue to be built in California, but the company says it will be working with a local Chinese manufacturer, which has not yet been named, to build the compact electric sedan for buyers in the country. It is being reported that this move will cut the cost of a Model 3 for Chinese consumers by 30 percent and will make it easier to buy and register.

China is experiencing a massive push for electric cars and hybrids as a result of overwhelming pollution. Tesla is hoping to start Model 3 production in China in 2017. So far this year, about 3,000 Model S sedans have been sold in China.

The Tesla Model 3 has been confirmed to have a 250-mile range, and China is in the process of bolstering its charging infrastructure for electric cars. Pricing is said to be about $35,000 and the car is said to debut in March 2016.

[Source: Autoblog]

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado: 6 Things You Need to Know

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Just two model years after a full redesign, GM has given its half-ton pickup trucks an update that adds fresh style and some additional hardware.

The profits driven from pickup trucks are massive, and GM is making sure it doesn't get left behind by all the new products hitting the market.

So is this just a facelift, or is the 2016 Chevy Silverado really a better truck? Let's take a look.

New Looks

The most obvious update to the new Silverado comes to front end, which now wears a more angular grille. The muscular look around the sides and at the back of the truck remains, though the nose loses some of the "fist in the wind" look that Chevy first touted when the truck was released.

On our High Country trim Silverado, chrome is the primary choice for the horizontal grille bars, while body color bumpers tie this sharp looking pickup together. The truck also gets LED lights all around.

Trick Step

Chevy is trying to make access to the bed easier with a new power folding step feature. After it deploys under the doors, a button can be pressed on the end of the step itself, which sends it rearwards, far enough so you can use it to climb onto when reaching into the bed.

It works great and is a big help for reaching things deep in your truck's bed or for tying down large cargo, but there is a clear downside.

In complete contrast to the rear bumper-integrated step, which has no moving parts and is always deployed, GM's new power-folding step seems like it is over-engineered, with multiple moving parts that will take a beating from road debris and weather, especially winter.

Eight-speed Auto

The biggest change to the driving experience of the 2016 Silverado is the addition of an eight-speed automatic for the mid-level 5.3-liter V8, which still makes 355-horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, though that feels like a little but more, thanks to the addition of those two extra gears.

The 5.3-liter has never been a torque-laden engine, so the extra power that is getting to the ground in the first few gears are noticeable.

Shifts are always smooth, and even a 6,000-lb load didn't upset the Silverado. Though our time with the truck was a bit to short to give a fuel economy estimate, it should improve slightly compared to today's six-speed automatic.

Apple CarPlay

New technology inside the truck is highlighted by the addition of Apple CarPlay, a proprietary system for iPhone owners that allows them to mirror their phone's screen on the truck's touchscreen.

Android Auto, CarPlay's biggest competition is on its way to the this truck, but it hasn't arrived just yet.

Wireless Charging

Chevy's wireless phone charging has also been added to its pickup trucks, a system that will be a big help to any contractor or businessman who uses their truck as a mobile office. But not all phones are compatible, so double check your phone's specs.

Safety Improvements

Driving safety systems have also been upgraded on the Silverado with the addition of lane-keep assist and active high-beams. The lane keep assist system worked well, not being overly aggressive. Instead, it calmly applied light steering to keep you in your lane if you started to veer.

Active high beams are also a welcome addition to the truck, though we did not drive in a dark enough situation to try them out.

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Honda Ridgeline Desert Race Truck to Offer First Glimpse of New Style

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Honda is getting back into off-road racing and will show its new Ridgeline Desert Race Truck Concept at the 2015 SEMA show.

This will be our first look at the styling direction of the new 2017 Ridgeline, which is expected to make its official debut sometime in early 2016. Honda also announced that the Ridgeline Desert Racer isn't just for show; the brand plans to re-enter off-road racing with a Honda Performance Development (HPD) factory team.

Alongside the new truck, Honda will also be showing off four HR-V crossovers, each one built by a different U.S.-based tuner. A range of accessories for the new 2016 Honda Civic Sedan and Pilot SUV will also be on display.

For more info on Honda's SEMA showcase, check back to AutoGuide.com next week for live show coverage.

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Monday 26 October 2015