Wednesday, 28 September 2016

3-Row 2018 Land Rover Discovery Makes Debut with Busy Families in Mind

3-Row 2018 Land Rover Discovery Makes Debut with Busy Families in Mind

3-Row 2018 Land Rover Discovery Makes Debut with Busy Families in Mind

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The redesigned 2018 Land Rover Discovery made its debut at the Paris Motor Show with a lot of features designed for busy families.

The fifth-generation Discovery will replace the LR4 and its design does away with the boxy look Land Rovers are famous for in favor of an entirely new look that's more streamlined. The new Discovery is also a staggering 1,000 pounds lighter than the outgoing LR4, thanks to extensive use of aluminum.

The new Discovery is powered by either a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque or a turbocharged 3.0L diesel V6 with 254 hp and a generous 443 lb-ft of torque, online from as low as 1,750 rpm. Both engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

ALSO SEE: Full Paris Motor Show Coverage

With its three rows of seating, Land Rover promises that each seat is "the best seat in the house," even in the typically cramped third row, which the British automaker says will have enough headroom and legroom to make it suitable for most adults.

One of the stand-out interior features is an industry-first new seat folding system that allows people to reconfigure the second and third row of seats safely and electronically using controls at the rear of the SUV, via the central touchscreen, or remotely using a smartphone app. All three rows are also available with heated seats, while the first two rows can also be cooled. Massaging seats are available for the driver and front passenger.

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The Discovery also has more storage cubbies throughout the cabin, and a massive 82.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity with all the seats folded flat and 45 cu-ft behind the second row. With all three rows in use, 9.1 cu-ft of space remains behind the third row. A one-piece tailgate also breaks Discovery tradition, replacing the split-tailgate design.

The Discovery comes equipped with up to nine USB ports, six 12-volt charging ports, and 3G wifi that can host up to eight devices. It also gets the same waterproof Activity Key wristband like the Jaguar F-Pace that allows drivers to use it to lock the SUV and disable the regular key, which can then be safely left inside so they don't have to worry about damaging it.

The full-time four-wheel-drive Disco has a 8,201-lb towing capacity, and, of course, it wouldn't be a Land Rover if it couldn't off-road. Ground clearance is rated at 11.1 inches and the SUV and wade in water up to 35.4 inches deep, both figures that beat the outgoing LR4. All the latest off-road driving assistants are also available and a two-speed transfer box can be used to swap between high and low ratios while the SUV is still in motion.

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery is available with all the latest driver assistance technology like adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, parking assist, blind spot monitoring and more, and will arrive at dealerships in mid-2017. Pricing starts at $49,990 in the U.S.

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Hyundai ‘Santa-Fast’ is a 1,040-HP SUV Heading to Las Vegas

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Hyundai has previewed its first 2016 SEMA Show project.

Once again teaming up with famed tuner Bisimoto, one of the Korean automaker's creations this year will be a 1,040-horsepower Hyundai Santa Fe SUV that the team is calling "Santa-Fast." The power will come from a flex-fuel 3.8-liter V6 engine that features a long list of modifications, including a custom Bisimoto twin-turbo kit and intercooler, Arias forged pistons, Brian Crower steel rods, Bisimoto-Web camshafts, Supertech valvetrain and more.

To help get all the power to the ground, Bisimoto has swapped out the standard transmission for a six-speed manual Genesis R-Spec transmission and has further reinforced it with a Spec stage-5 clutch and aluminum flywheel. The Santa-Fast will also boast a rear differential from the Hyundai Equus.

SEE ALSO: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+

To give it a stance SEMA showgoers will appreciate is a set of KW coilovers, while all four corners feature 19-inch Fifteen52 Tarmac R40 wheels paired with 265/35/19 Toyo R888 tires. Enhancing braking performance are Buddy Club four-piston calipers.

The 2016 SEMA Show will kick off November 1, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and you can check back with AutoGuide.com for live coverage of the annual event.

"Bisimoto takes pleasure in making any vehicle fun to drive, even a larger SUV," said Bisi Ezerioha, owner of Bisimoto. "Our Santa-Fast SUV is a proof-of-concept vehicle with driving capabilities that our customers can count on every day they turn the key."

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Gallery: Millionth Miata Celebration Tour Stop 16 in Phoenix

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The Millionth Miata Celebration Tour took a tight turn into the Phoenix, Arizona-area Tuesday closing in on the conclusion of its epic 18-stop tour.

Droves of faithful fans rolled up in their own Miatas to see and sign the one millionth production Mazda MX-5 Miata at Earnhardt Mazda in Scottsdale and catch a glimpse at the 15th ever production Miata in mint condition. And some of the luckiest even got custom etched nameplates to add to their own MX-5s.

The Millionth Miata Celebration Tour continues this tomorrow with a stop in Los Angeles, followed its conclusion Saturday and Sunday in Monterey. For full details on this tour, check out our Millionth Miata Celebration Tour Hub and be sure to share your photos here and on Instagram using the #MX5Movement hashtag.

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Volkswagen I.D. Concept Promises up to 370 Miles of All-Electric Range

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Volkswagen has set a goal of selling 25 million electric cars by 2025 and the new I.D. Concept is the very first signpost revealing what the brand's new range of EVs will be like. 

The I.D. is wearing an entirely new design DNA which VW will use with its electric cars to set them apart moving forward. Powering the concept is an electric motor with 167 horsepower which will be capable of travelling between 248 miles (400 kilometers) to 372 miles (600 kms).

On the inside, the concept has a new "spatial experience" that Volkswagen calls Open Space. No photos of the interior have been revealed but the name does seem self explanatory.

SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Patents Adaptive Self-Driving Tech in Germany

VW expects to sell a production version of the I.D. by 2020, while a fully autonomous drive mode is said to be available by 2025. When the I.D. is driving itself, its steering wheel will be able to tuck back into the dashboard.

Finally, Volkswagen says that the I.D. will be able to receive parcels using a delivery service if the owner of the car isn't at home.

This will be Volkswagen's first car based on the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) platform, which will spawn a lineup of EVs in the future.

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BMW is Headed Back to Le Mans, Getting into Formula E

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BMW is pushing further into motorsports announcing a reorganization of divisions, its intention to get back to Le Mans by 2018 and a partnership with a Formula E team. 

The German brand has announced a new singular auto racing division called BMW Group Motorsport, which will now include the motorsport activities of the Mini and 'i' brand. BMW thinks this will create efficiencies and should help with the development of new cutting-edge technologies.

BMW is now committing to a number of difference race leagues, including the FIA World Endurance Championship, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, DTM racing and the Dakar Rally with Mini. Aside from all those, BMW also announced a partnership with the Andretti Formula E team for two seasons, at the end of which BMW will consider entering its own team into the electric open-wheel race series.

SEE ALSO: Facelifted BMW M4 Spied Testing Alongside Aggressive Special Edition Model

BMW will enter back into Le Mans in 2018 with a competitor in the LMGTE class, racing against Ferraris, Corvettes and Porsches. The last time BMW competed at Le Mans was in 2011 where the brand finished third in the LMGTE class.

Currently, BMW runs the M6 GTLM in the IMSA WeatherTech series and offers GT3 and GT4 race cars for purchase.

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Poll: Chevy Cruze or Hyundai Elantra?

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Which compact car do YOU prefer, the Chevy Cruze or Hyundai Elantra? Vote in our latest poll!

Redesigned for 2016, the new Chevy Cruze is about 250 pounds lighter than its predecessor, which is an astounding achievement for a compact car. This reduction pays major dividends, helping improve both performance and efficiency.

This bow-tie offering is motivated by a standard 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. With direct injection it musters an impressive 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft torque. Drivers can choose between a manual or automatic transmission, both of which have six forward speeds.

Stop-start technology boosts the MPG, helping this car return up to 40 miles per gallon on the highway. Despite its efficiency, the Cruze is still plenty potent, hitting 60 miles an hour in as little as 7.7 seconds.

Keeping technophiles happy, both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are offered, as is a range of advanced driver-assistance systems. Things like blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist and forward collision warning are available.

Not to be outdone, Hyundai's Elantra sedan offers much of the same technology, from pedestrian detection to rear cross-traffic alert to lane-keep assist and more. As you'd expect, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are both on the options menu.

The standard engine in this car is a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder unit that delivers 147 horses and 132 lb-ft of twist. A 1.4-liter turbo is also offered, which sees duty in Eco versions of the Elantra.

When equipped with a six-speed automatic gearbox (a manual with the same number of ratios is also available) this economical Hyundai stickers at 28 miles per gallon city, 37 highway and 32 MPG combined.

Both of these compact cars are winners in the segment, offering loads of technology, sophistication and cutting-edge technology. Which one do YOU prefer? Feel free to compare them directly here and don't forget to vote down below!

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