Peugeot Sports Performance Models to Incorporate Plug-in Hybrid Technology

As more and more automakers focus on using hybrid platforms for their vehicles PSA Peugeot Sport division has decided to take the plug-in hybrid route to balance between performance and superior efficiency. The automaker now believes that hybrid technologies are going to play an important role in the near future cars and therefore they are coming up with vehicles that incorporate this technology. Read More: AutosHype.com

Hackers can Control your Cars Steering and Brakes - Report

Hackers only need a gateway to get connected to any device and that’s also true for cars which have systems that connect them to a cellular network. A research report from Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, shared with CNNMoney, explain similar findings. According to the report, if a car’s functions like the steering, brakes and tire pressure monitor are on the similar network as features that link the car to the Internet, the hackers can control any function remotely.

They could engage brakes and control features like adaptive cruise control and active lane assist. Read More: AutosHype.com

1918 Cadillac Type 57 – A Car with an Interesting Past

United States declared war in April 1917 and joined France, Britain and Russia in the Great War. If the tanks and troop carriers in America’s supply were meager in numbers, the civilian auto fleet was impressive. The first personal automobiles of volunteers that went across the world never returned. However, one did return, and it was 1918 Cadillac Type 57 that was bought by a Presbyterian minister, John H. Denison. Read More:AutosHype.com

 

Classic Mini Now Available as a LEGO Set

Mini has decided to come up with something interesting for the consumers who would like to have a creative version of the vehicle. The automaker revealed that The LEGO Group has unveiled the new 1,077 part LEGO set that provides authentic building and driving for all LEGO and Mini fans. It was also revealed that the LEGO Group designers have built the model based on the classic Mini Cooper built up to the last year 2000. The designers have taken lot of care to ensure that they keep the design similar to the original one. Read More: AutosHype.com

Novitec Rosso Group Unveils Special Exhaust System for Ferrari 458 Speciale

The Novitec Rosso Group has disclosed a special exhaust system for the Ferrari 458 Speciale by uploading a video of it on YouTube. The Ferrari 458 Speciale sports the new Novitec Rosso exhaust model which is comprised of INCONEL, a material primarily used in Formula 1 race cars. The INCONEL made exhaust allowed the German Tuner to optimize the exhaust note and power output by the car while reducing its weight as well.Read More:AutosHype.com

Volkswagen Introduces 2015 Passat for the European Markets

The eight generation of Passat is already here and Volkswagen has announced the new 2015 Volkswagen Passat that will have a starting price of 25,875 EUR and above. The all-new 2015 Volkswagen Passat will include some new features and will be available in estate and sedan versions in the European market. The vehicle will go on sale on 10 July 2014. In terms of exteriors there are some changes that are made for improved styling and performance. The vehicle has also shed some weight and it is 85 kilos lighter than the earlier model. Read More: AutosHype.com

Ferrari 312PB Still Remains Attractive and Aggressive Racer Car

Ferrari 312PB is certainly the final purpose-built racer car from Ferrari that claims that Ferrari is serious about the Formula One games. The car gets this modified wedge shape design that ensures superior performance when its 3.0 liter 12 cylinder engine is at full tune. The car won every race that it entered in the year 1972 and it still remains one of the most popular Formula One car produced by Ferrari. The engine is mated with five speed manual transmission. Read More: AutosHype.com

Bonhams Auctions 1954 Ferrari 375-Plus For $18 Million at GoodWood Festival of Speed

The auction held by Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed saw the two-seat Sports-Racing car auctioned off for US$ 18,435,346 (£10,753,500). The sale, which netted an amount equal to almost half of the day’s sales totals, was made after a heated war between two bidders.
The 1954 Ferrari 375-Plus with a 4.9L V12 engine capable of producing 330 HP bearing chassis number 0384 AM is one of five cars of this make ever manufactured. It has changed owners multiple times over the years and was even the subject of an ownership lawsuit in recent years before finally being put up for auction. Read More: AutosHype.com

Lamborghini Huracan: A True Supercar

Lamborghini certainly has the power to attract and surprise even the biggest Lamborghini fan with the kind of speed it delivers. Launched for the very first time at the Geneva Motor Show, the Huracan has managed to impress almost everyone with its bold statement and the speed and performance. The new vehicle is a successor to the Gallardo and it manages to fit in that category with its top speed that is around 325 kmph. In terms of the supercar market, the vehicle has already managed to get pre-orders that number around 1,500. The Huracan will go on sale later this year. Read More: AutosHype.com

Jaguar C-X17 Bags Concept Vehicle Interior Award 2014

Jaguar C-X17 is among the latest concept vehicles that was first launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a design study that would particularly focus on the Jaguar’s new advanced aluminum monocoque architecture that will be the base for some of the sports saloon in the future. Jaguar C-X17 has now been honored with an award for Concept Vehicle Interior Design at the Automotive Interiors Expo 2014 Awards. The awards were hosted in Stuttgart and honors some of the world’s finest interior designers, innovations and products and comprises of all automotive interior excellence and innovation. Read More: AutosHype.com

Jaguar Announces Production of Road Legal F-Type Project 7

Jaguar has been focusing on superior performance vehicle and therefore has announced that they are going to build the F-Type Project 7 which will be their fastest and most powerful production Jaguar so far. Sharing more information about their upcoming sports car Jaguar mentioned that the new F-Type Project 7 will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014. This will mark the 60th anniversary year of the Jaguar D-Type racer vehicle which is the inspiration mark for the new F-Type vehicle. The new vehicle will be made by an exclusive run of up to 250 units and will be hand-built by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations team. Read More: AutosHype.com

Hyundai`s New Speed Camera Detection System Automatically Slows down Cars

Tired of constantly getting caught by speed cameras? Hyundai’s new speed camera detection system prevents drivers from speeding by automatically slowing down when a speed camera is nearby. This system isn’t something new, as it has been included in high end cars before. But it traditionally relied on GPS systems to warn drivers of oncoming speeding cameras.

Hyundai’s new technology, however, makes clever use of GPS as well as automatic braking to make sure drivers aren’t over the speeding limit. This is done by automatically checking the speed camera’s location and slowing down 800 meters in advance.Read More: AutosHype.com

New Jersey Assembly Approves Tesla Direct Sales Bill

The New Jersey Assembly has passed a bill, which may allow Tesla to carry its sales directly to customers without involving an intermediary. The bill will now be presented to state Senate for approval and if passed, will permit every zero-emission vehicle producer to sell directly to consumers.
Earlier this year, state Motor Vehicle Commission objected on Tesla for setting up company-owned outlets and engaging straight with consumers. The commission demanded that the manufacturer should be blocked from direct sales.
Although the sales figures aren’t very impressive in the US, Tesla’s direct selling strategy has concerned automotive dealers in every state across the country. After this legislation is approved by  state senate and signed by Governor Chris Christie, Tesla Motors will be allowed to sell its zero-emission electric vehicles in the country through its own outlets. Read More:AutosHype.com

 

Chevrolet Volt Continue to Attract More Buyers

When it comes to electric cars, Chevrolet Volt has managed to exceed all expectations and records. According to the study done by General Motors, Volt owners are already exceeding their EPA rated label of 35 miles of EV range per full charge. The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Volt provides owners with fuel economy of EPA estimated 98 MPGe and 35 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway saving Volt owners around $1,450 in annual fuel charges without changing their driving habits. Read More: AutosHype.com

Mazda 2 to feature the small-displacement clean diesel engine

Mazda Moto Corp has finally announced about the latest Mazda 2 which s up for release. According to the company updates, this car will come with the SKYACTIV-D engine. This 1.5 liter engine will have a remarkably smaller displacement along with a feature called ‘clean diesel’. Equipped with the next generation technology of SKYACTIV; the Mazda 2 is ready to amuse its fans with a super powerful performance. Read More: AutosHype.com

The Highly Anticipated 2015 Renegade by Jeep

The 2015 Jeep Renegade – to be released in Q4 2014 – will be the smallest vehicle in Jeep’s lineup, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a real Jeep.  Available in Latitude and Trailhawk models, this compact Jeep is stuffed with features.
The 2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude is the base model, at home cruising the city or exploring dirt roads.  This doesn’t mean it’s short on features or style – the Renegade Latitude has classic Jeep styling, a comfortable and refined interior, Jeep’s Uconnect system, and an available Jeep Active Drive 4×4 system.  Also available is the two-panel My Sky open-air roof.  The front section of this roof can be retracted like a traditional sunroof, or one or both sections may be removed and stored in the rear cargo area in order to provide a panoramic view of the sky. Read More: AutosHype.com

Aston Martin One-77 Specs and Prices

Aston Martin One-77 is the limited edition two-door coupe produced from 2009 to 2012 and sold in 2011-12. The company manufactured only 77 units of this car, which is also evident from its name.

The basic specifications of One-77 include the 7.3 liter Alloy Quad Overhead Camshaft V12 engine that produces whopping 750 horsepower and 750 Nm torque, which is distributed to rear wheels only via a six-speed automated manual transmission. These specifications empower the sports car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, and attain a supreme speed of 254 km/h. Read More: AutosHype.com

McLaren announces its Next Supercar Venture Launch between P1 and 650S in 2016

British car manufacturing giant, McLaren, have a reputation of producing some of best racing cars in the recent history. Therefore, it is now a long awaited journey for their next venture in Supercar which has been confirmed to be launched in 2016 between their other versions P1 and 650S.
This market thrives on the constant thrill, edge and excitement and new launches by companies like McLaren attract constant attention and scrutiny. Thus, there has been no formal announcements made on the specific details and features of the product. Read More: AutosHype.com

Classic Porsche 356 drifting In the Snow

The Porsche 356 was built by German company Porsche from 1948 to 1965. It is one of most comfortable and luxurious sports car. The company first production automobile was the Porsche 356.
You can see this guy drifting his 1953 Porsche 356 “Pre-A” around corners in the Colorado an uncultivated.
In the dead of winter and you think “man, what nonsense?” But keep aside your thinking, preconceptions and preservation about classic cars, and what you have, and beside that focus on what the matter: this person is Jeff Zwart, Pikes Peak Hill Climb champ, former rally driver and film director. He made a film and is actually driving his old Porsche so that you could enjoy his driving old Porsche and as well enjoy him. Owner says it is too precious and too easy to risk in the open wilderness. Read More: AutosHype.com

Discover the Award Winning LaFerrari - The First Hybrid with 963cv

LaFerrari is the latest invention of the renowned sports car manufacturer, Ferrari. It is the first ever hybrid technology car built by the Italian marque. This new sports car comes with a number of improvements that Ferrari has been working on for quite a while. Read More: AutosHype.com