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Flat Die Small Pellet Mill with Electric Motor:

The ZLSP D-Type series of Flat Die Small Pellet Mill are a kind of small pellet machines,  which are made of a set of press roller, flat die, feeder and gear bearings equipped with electrical motor, diesel engine, tractor and gasoline powerd. 

You can select a proper flat die pellet mill depending on your practical needs. The pellets are made from powder materials under great force created between flat die and press rollers. Compared with ring die pellet mills, flat die small pellet mills are proper for small large scale pellets production. For instance, you can make own pellets with flat die pellet mil at home or on the farm. Moreover, our ZLSP-D type flat die pellet mill can process a wide range of raw material like agro-forestry wastes and other biomass materials into biomass pellets.

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NGH GT9 9cc Gas Engine With Rcexl CDI Ignition

NOTE: Do not run with less than the manufacturers recommended oil:fuel ratio!

Includes:
• GT9 engine
• Diaphragm fuel pump
• Muffler
• Spark plug
• Complete CDI ignition system
• Full instruction manual


Spec:
Engine type: Single cylinder, 2-stroke, air-cooled
Bore/Stroke: 23.35 x 21.2
Piston displacement: 9.07cc
Max. power: 0.8HP/15,000rpm
Min. idle Rpm: 2200-2600
Practical RPM: 2,600-15,500
Ignition: Rcexl CDI with auto advance
Spark plug: 1/4 x 32 Rcexl
Carburetor: NGH 2 needle 60G integral regulator (external pump included)
Ignition Power DC 4.8-6.0v (Lipoly via a Ubec)
Lubrication oil: 2 cycle Engine Oil API TC / JASO FD or better specs. (Mobil + M2T)
General use fuel: 20:1-25:1
Propellor range: 10x6 to 12x6

Dimensions/Weight:
Length backplate to propeller boss: 90.7mm
Stand off: 22mm
Mounting: 44mm x 18mm
Height from crank centreline to spark plug tip: 86.6mm
Weight: 545g (including ignition and muffler)

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More Power For Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz is giving its flagship roadster a power boost for the 2015 model year. The SL63 AMG's twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 gets a hefty 48-horsepower increase, bringing total output to 585 horsepower--matching that of the upcoming 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG coupe, and making both cars the most powerful vehicles yet to carry this particular engine.


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1956 Maserati 450S Prototype by Fantuzzi

What would you do with 4 million-5.5 million euros (around $5.5m-$7.6m)? A fleet of Bugatti Veyrons, perhaps? Build the biggest garage you can and fill it with pretty much every one of your dream cars?

If the 1956 Maserati 450S Prototype by Fantuzzi hits its estimate at an RM Auctions sale in Monaco on May 10, one buyer will have spent that amount on that stunning race car alone. Driven by Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson at the 1956 Mille Miglia, the car was originally built as a six-cylinder with the chassis number 3501. Before the Mille Miglia race in Italy that year, engineers quickly installed the now-incumbent 5,657cc 90-degree V-8 engine, producing an impressive 520 horsepower. Moss crashed the car when its brakes gave out during the race--perching the car precariously against a tree over a ravine.

Since then the car has gained the chassis number 4501, once used on an entirely different Maserati 450S but now verified for this car. Since then the car has been sold on to various owners, even receiving a Corvette V-8 engine during a 1965 restoration. After that the car was sold to a buyer in the U.S, who sold it once again in 1970. That owner actually used the car on the roads of California, but the car returned to Italy in 1981 in the hands of an Italian collector. It received a full, authentic and Maserati-overseen restoration in 1987, resulting in its current status.

It isn't the only striking Italian lot at the upcoming Monaco auction. Alongside it is a 1955 Lancia D50A Formula One recreation, built from original plans for the late Tom Wheatcroft, who owned the historic Donington Park circuit for many years. As a recreation its 800,000-900,000 euro estimate ($1.1m-$1.24m) is lower than the "real thing", but this is as close as recreations get to the cars driven by Fangio and Ascari back in 1955.

Another work of art gracing the block in Monaco is a 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by Franay. The ultra-rare car--just three were made in this design--has an estimate of 725,000-1m euros ($999K-$1.37m). The design is a mixture of British class and Gallic flair, the Bentley uses a 178-horsepower, 4,566cc six-cylinder engine with twin SU carbs. The seller describes it as "the grandest of British tourers", and it's up for auction in Monaco on May 10, a few weeks before the Monaco Grand Prix.(motorauthority.com)

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2016 MINI Clubman Spy Shots

Despite MINI’s plans to introduce a new five-door Cooper later this year, it looks like there are no plans to phase out the existing extra versatile Cooper variant, the Clubman. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for what’s destined to be a second-generation MINI Clubman.

Previewed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in concept form, the new Clubman will keep its signature split tailgate but see its single suicide-style rear door replaced by two conventional rear doors. The new Clubman will also feature different tail lights compared to those used on the third-gen MINI Cooper Hardtop, with which it will share the BMW Group’s new UKL front-wheel-drive platform.

Another major change is the size of the vehicle. As confirmed by the concept, the new Clubman will be almost as big as a BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon. The enlarged version of the UKL platform it will ride on will also be used for a seven-seat BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer as well as a possible MINI 'Traveller' MPV.(motorauthority.com)

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Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo Takes On An F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Jet: Video

What we have here is a gratuitous display of power and speed, courtesy of two guys who both think they have the best job in the world. Granted, it's hard to argue with that description when it's applied to a Formula One driver and the pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet.


Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo took on Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot Michael Keightly at an air base Down Under because... why not? A fighter plane is probably the only thing cooler than an F1 car, and there's great footage of both here. Maybe the FIA should consider sanctioning plane vs. car racing.

Even with a bit of wheel spin, the F1 car gets the jump on the jet off the line. That's not surprising, given the Hornet's size and the time needed for its engines to get up to speed. Once the plane gets going though, it's another story.

Ricciardo was in his native Australia for the start of the 2014 F1 season, and to dedicate the Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy, a cooperative effort between Red Bull and the Japanese luxury brand to train the next generation of engineers.


Announced last year, the program will send three candidates on a one-year assignment at Red Bull Racing's base in the U.K., and they'll also work with Infiniti on road car development. Salary and accommodations, as well as a trip to the British Grand Prix, are included in the deal.(motorauthority.com)

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2014 Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix Weather Forecast

The Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix is a very demanding race, both for the drivers and the cars. Not only is there the humidity and heat to contend with--the drivers lose more than 6 pounds in sweat--but torrential rain can be, and often is, a problem. And there’s a good chance we’ll see some of the wet stuff this weekend.

The current forecast for Sunday’s race is a peak temperature of 93 degrees F (34 degrees C), humidity levels at 63 percent and wind speeds low. There is also the strong chance of a thunderstorm. Similar conditions are expected for Saturday’s qualifying.

Tire supplier Pirelli has brought its full wet tires just in case. Otherwise, teams will be using P Zero Orange hard and P Zero White medium, the two hardest compounds this year. This is to cope with the abrasive asphalt of Malaysia’s Sepang circuit; tire degradation will be a key issue during Sunday’s race.

After today’s practice session, it was clear Mercedes AMG will be the team to beat, though Ferrari and Red Bull Racing weren’t too far off the pace. Mercedes’s Nico Rosberg was the quickest during practice, followed closely by Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen and Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel. Fourth quickest was Rosberg’s teammate Lewis Hamilton while Räikkönen’s teammate Fernando Alonso rounded out the top five.

Going into the weekend, Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg sits on 25 points in the Drivers’ Championship while McLaren’s Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button have 18 and 15 points respectively. In the Constructors’ Championship, McLaren leads with 33 points versus the 25 of Mercedes AMG and the 18 of Ferrari.

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Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton Secures Pole At 2014 Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix

Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton has managed to secure his second consecutive pole position after a stunning performance during today’s rain-affected qualifying session for the 2014 Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix. Despite some very heavy downpours, Hamilton managed to set a reasonable fastest time of 1:59.431 near the end of the day.

He’ll still have his work cut out for him tomorrow, as reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing posted the second fastest time, a 1:59.486, and thus secures the second spot at the front of the grid.

Third on the grid went to Hamilton’s Mercedes AMG teammate Nico Rosberg, who set a fastest time of 2:00.050, while fourth place went to Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard collided with Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat during the session and stewards are still investigating the matter. The Russian rookie ended up 11th fastest.

Rounding out the top five was Red Bull’s new driver Daniel Ricciardo. Then it was Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen in sixth, Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg in seventh, McLaren’s Kevin Magnussen in eighth, Toro Rosso’s Jean-Eric Vergne in ninth and McLaren’s Jenson Button in tenth.

Unfortunately, more rain is predicted for tomorrow’s race so we could see more of the red flags and delays that we saw today. Tire supplier Pirelli has brought its full wet tires just in case. Otherwise, teams will be using P Zero Orange hard and P Zero White medium, the two hardest compounds this year. This is to cope with the abrasive asphalt of Malaysia’s Sepang circuit; tire degradation will be a key issue during Sunday’s race.

Going into the race, Nico Rosberg sits on 25 points in the Drivers’ Championship while McLaren’s Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button have 18 and 15 points respectively. In the Constructors’ Championship, McLaren leads with 33 points versus the 25 of Mercedes AMG and the 18 of Ferrari.(motorauthority.com)

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1969 Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Jet Found In Pristine Condition: Auction

A person's passing is never a time for joy. Nonetheless, silver linings do exist, and in this case, it's a silver lining that was put away and preserved for us by Larry Brown. It's a one-owner 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet with just 8,531 original miles, and it's in amazing shape.

The Black Jade paint is only lightly covered in dust, while the car itself appears to be nearly in as-delivered condition, including the 428 Cobra Jet engine and four-speed transmission--as well as the 8,531 miles on the odometer.

Bearing serial number 1946, this 1969 GT500 is a larger, later take on the classic muscle-Mustang theme, but there's no doubt that it deserves that Shelby badge. Nor is there any doubt it will be a highly desired collectible when it comes to auction in Pennsylvania on April 25.

As Yahoo! Autos reports, because Brown died with no living heirs and leaving no will to otherwise dispose of the car, the car will be sold at public estate auction by Ron Gilligan Auctioneering(souce-motorauthority.com)

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Memo Gidley and Matteo Malucelli crash at 2014 Rolex 24

At the Daytona 24 Hours race this January, we sat down with Ferrari North America's CEO Marco Mattiacci to talk racing, touching on both the current Tudor United SportsCar Championship series, and Ferrari's history in endurance racing. How those things intertwine--or don't--and how Ferrari approaches its factory-backed customer racing program in the U.S. sheds light on the fight that's developing this year between Porsche, Audi, and Ferrari in the highly competitive and challenging GT Daytona class.The Daytona 24 itself was fraught with peril and controversy. Partway through the race, Gainsco Bob Stallings driver Memo Gidley, piloting a Daytona Prototype into the setting sun, smashed into the back of Risi Competizione driver Matteo Malucelli's Ferrari 458 GTD car at over 100 mph. The resulting impact was shocking, but fortunately both drivers survived, though each was injured, and Gidley is still recovering from extensive injuries.On the final lap of the race, the hard-charging Flying Lizard Motorsports Audi R8 LMS of Markus Winkelhock appeared to be forced off the track during a challenge for position with Level 5 Motorsports' Alessandro Pier Guidi at the wheel of a Ferrari 458 Italia. The Ferrari came out in the lead and took the checkered flag, but before it had finished waving, race officials slapped a penalty on the Ferrari, awarding the win to the Audi. A few hours later, that penalty was reversed, and Ferrari was back on top of the podium.

With so much on-track action (and an unfortunate amount of armchair intervention from the race organizer's box), it's clear that the rivalry between the GT Daytona teams is only heating up. The next stage of the American endurance racing series starts this weekend with the 12 Hours of Sebring, so we thought you'd enjoy hearing Mattiaci's perspective as it was during the race at Daytona.

Marco Mattiacci, CEO, Ferrari North America

Marco Mattiacci, CEO, Ferrari North America
Motor Authority: What are some of the strengths Ferrari brings to its North American endurance racing program?

Mattiacci: In the last six years, Ferrari has been extremely consistent in delivering amazing products, amazing races, amazing drivers, and making this country the most important. It is the largest market, one of the largest fanbases, and the largest number of collectors. The consistency in fighting every weekend under different forms in every track, the consistency to be always competitive.

Motor Authority: Sitting just outside the building is the NART Ferrari 250 GTO, an icon of North American endurance racing history. How does that relate to today's racing?

Mattiacci: The 250 GTO is really an embryonic phase of Ferrari. Today we have the Ferrari 458 Italia, probably one of the best Ferraris ever, the important thing is that what we are showing to the world is that we have a car that can do a 40-minute challenge race, then come here with the same car, but win a 24 hours. Ferrari nuts and bolts, made by Ferrari in Maranello. Very few of these people at this race battling with us today can claim the same.

The 250 GTO was very innovative for its years. Likewise, the 458 Italia is very innovative today. Can you compare the two ways of racing, the braveness of drivers like Phil Hill, to the drivers of today? I don't know, they are brave too. But it's a different environment, there's a big organization behind it all. Today is the first race with IMSA, the merger of Grand Am and ALMS, to open a new chapter of racing in the U.S.

Motor Authority: Ferrari races all over the world. How does the atmosphere in the U.S. compare to Europe or Asia?

Mattiacci: I love it here. GT racing in the United States gets customers extremely close to the drivers, to the cars--extreme accessibility. It gives the possibility for the enthusiasts to get close to the drivers and dream of them. Ferrari is an aspirational brand, there are millions of people that love us, but probably will never buy a Ferrari--but they foster the brand and are very passionate. (source-motorauthority.com)

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Size Matters 2 screencap. 2014 Audi RS 5 DTM race car

It's always hard to imagine how the Dubai Police will top its latest exotic-car acquisition, but luckily the world's automakers keep obliging it with outrageous supercars.

The Dubai Police fleet already includes a Bugatti Veyron, Aston Martin One-77, and Lamborghini Aventador and, while those cars are very impressive, none of them are Swedish.

A Koenigsegg One:1 seems like a natural addition, which is why Santapanter Photography (via The Supercar Kids) rendered one in the Dubai Police's green-and-white livery. Not surpirisingly, it looks good.

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Named for its power-to-weight ratio of one horsepower per kilogram, the One:1 is based on the Koenigsegg Agera, and was unveiled at the recent 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

With a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 producing 1,340 hp, and a curb weight of 1,340 kg (2,954 pounds) Koenigsegg boasts that the One:1 could outrun a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, reaching an estimated top speed of 273 mph. That would make it the perfect vehicle for catching speeders in supercar-heavy Dubai.

However, Koenigsegg says the One:1 is really all about the corners, where it can pull up to 2.0 g thanks to copious aerodynamic aids.

While it's unclear whether the Dubai Police will pony up the requisite $2 million for a One:1, there is another police version of this supercar ready to go on duty.

The One:1 will be one of many police supercars featured in the video game Need For Speed Rivals.(source-motorauthority.com)

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Bajaj Pulsar 200NS

Claimed to be the world’s first motorcycle to adopt the Triple Spark Engine Technology, the all-new Pulsar has been hitting the streets of Nepal since its launch in September 2012. Introduced by HH Bajaj, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj two-wheelers in Nepal, the next-gen Pulsar has made quite an impression from the launch day – thanks to its great looks. A team from New Auto Nepal did the test ride around the streets valley to figure it out more closely.



Engine and Performance:

While being introduced in the Indian Market, the new Pulsar 200 NS was acclaimed to add further study on ‘Performance Motorcycle’. The engine of Pulsar 200 NS is regarded as the-most reformed engine of its entire brand till date. Its four-valve head is powered by a single overhead camshaft, and its combustion chamber is home to a trio of spark plugs. It has maximum power of 23.17 Bhp @ 9500 rpm and maximum torque of 18.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm. Since it’s powered with triple spark technology, the combustion efficiency is better than twin spark plug by 27% and single spark plug by 50%. The solid six-speed gearbox shifts effortlessly, with exact feel in a one-down, five-up pattern, and the clutch sense is also good. The combination of these technologies makes the overall performance of the bike excellent.

Style

The new Pulsar NS 200 is all muscle and bulk. Its muscular perimeter frame, specially designed foot pegs, split seat, clip on handle bar, sporty naked chain makes it look a definitely-male motorbike. The tapered headlight shines a brilliant – well focused beam at night. Tucked its silencer box neatly away below its engine makes it more appealing. Overall, the style perfectly matches its next-gen theme and makes it stand out from the crowd.

Riding and Security

Though the bike might have a sporty posture, riding NS 200 is very comfortable – as it is more commuter friendly than it looks. But it feels huge to sit-in and the slightly wider handlebar grips – of a very nice texture – underpins your feeling of this bike being a large motorcycle. The NS provides a well padded, roomy split saddle, and is a comfortable bike to lead – thanks to an upright riding position. The seat height is also higher and coupled with the short wheelbase gives better quickness to the bike. The Pulsar easily holds its line when committed mid-corner, even as it falls short of feeling as light and effortless to turn-in as its sibling, the 200 Duke. Ride quality is simply good.

The Pulsar NS 200 leans over with an effortlessness that implies it is 20-25kg lighter than the initial impression. Brakes are very good too and the bike is backed up with enough power as you continue to squeeze the lever. The rear disc also allows a fair amount of travel so modulating pressure is easy.

Performance is matched by a significantly more capable chassis both in ride and handling departments and that means all in all, this is a great bike to ride on.

Bajaj had launched Pulsar 200 NS and KTM Duke almost at the same time in the Indian Market, and a lot of bike enthusiasts seemed confused regarding the similarity of these two. However, besides crankshaft, crankcase and gear box there are lot of unique features in both the bikes.

The Pulsar has been the basis of affordable performance. Bajaj have managed to instill the new motorcycle with a good sense of performance while retaining both in design terms and in engine note.

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Martini Racing Makes Formula One Return With Williams

It was only a year ago that Martini Racing, the official racing brand of Italian distillery Martini & Rossi, the maker of some very fine vermouth, made its return to international motorsport, teaming up with long-time partner Porsche to run its famous blue and red livery on a car raced by Sébastien Loeb in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Martini is now making its return to the world of Formula One, by partnering with Williams, which has been rebranded Williams Martini Racing.

At a special event held in London overnight, Williams’ FW36 2014 F1 car was rolled out wearing the Martini livery. The two have signed a multi-year contract, with drivers Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas also onboard for the next couple of years.


The Martini brand’s longstanding relationship with motorsport and rich history of both sponsorship and participation in worldwide sporting events began in 1968, although the Martini name had already appeared on some cars before then.

In 1972, Martini made its first foray into F1 by partnering with the team Tecno for a one-year deal. It then returned in 1975 as a partner of the successful Brabham team, a partnership that continued for three years. From 2006 to 2008, Martini was an official partner of Scuderia Ferrari but only had a minor presence.

Now it’s time for a new chapter in the history of motorsport to be written, with Martini in partnership with Williams. We’ll see the Martini colors fly for the first time this season at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, which gets underway in just over a week.

“2014 is going to be a fascinating season, with regulation changes of this scale often shaking up the grid and creating opportunities for teams to make a good step forward,” Williams founder and team principal Sir Frank Williams said in a statement. “In Martini we have a brand that shares a passion for motor racing and winning championships--this partnership is a milestone in our history and we look forward to working closely with Martini over the coming years.”

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2015 Renegade - Jeep Downsizes For World Domination, Geneva Debut:

Jeep isn’t just an American brand. It’s a global icon. And suitably, near the one of the headquarters of the United Nations, the Jeep Renegade is making its world debut.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade, which will reach dealerships in the U.S. the third quarter of this year—and Europe this summer—is being shown here at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show. It follows the new Cherokee in presenting a Jeep that will play as well in Turin as it will in the brand’s Toledo (Ohio) home.

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The Renegade, which will be built in Melfi, Italy, for the world market, is cute yet ruggedly handsome; and carlike but tough enough to live up to the brand’s rugged reputation.

Interior design chief Klaus Busse notes that the Renegade was designed by young people, for young people who do extreme sports or backpacking. The color palette will mix those influences on the outside, with what this set, along with most shoppers for an affordable vehicle such as this want: a more refined, subtle look inside.

Jeep is truly going global. And that means American-size vehicle and American-size thirst won’t quite work. At less than 167 inches long, the 2015 Jeep Renegade fits just below the Compass and/or Patriot in the U.S. market.

Developed with Fiat, but not a 'badge job'

The Renegade’s underpinnings aren’t completely new, but it’s far from a badge job. It’s built on a new small-wide architecture that’s an evolution of what underpins the Fiat 500L—and will be shared, mostly, by the upcoming Fiat 500X. The Renegade and 500L might still be related, but in order to engineer in the packaging, the design, and the toughness and 4WD that Jeep wanted, the Renegade got different front frame rails, a revised rear suspension, a new fuel tank, and all sorts of other body improvements. There’s a completely different driving position here than in the 500L as well—with the steering wheel moved to accommodate it.

The lineup of powertrains in the Renegade will truly be global as well. While international versions will get a wider range of gasoline engines, most with stop-start, we’ll get a base 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo, making 160 hp and 184 lb-ft. It will be offered with a base six-speed manual gearbox and a choice between front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The step-up engine for America will be a 2.4-liter Tigershark in-line four, making 184 hp and 177 pound-feet of torque.

European versions of the Renegade will also offer a 1.6-liter ‘E.torQ’ engine that’s fitted with stop-start and a five-speed manual tuned for fuel-efficiency. Europe, as well will be able to specify two different MultiJet II turbo-diesel engines—a 1.6-liter and a 2.0-liter—with the latter engine making up to 258 pound-feet of torque. Even the smaller one makes 118 hp and 236 pound-feet and is “a leader among engines with displacements of 1.8 liters or less.”(source-thecarconnection.com)

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Maserati Alfieri concept, 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Maserati’s upcoming SUV, the Levante, will enter production in 2015 at the Mirafiori plant located in Turin, Italy, which is owned by Maserati’s parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and has the capacity to build up to 300,000 cars per year. The information was revealed by FCA boss Sergio Marchionne during an interview with Reuters.

Confirmed to share a platform with the Jeep Grand Cherokee originally, Maserati boss Harald Wester recently said that this was no longer the case. Instead, it’s likely Maserati will use a modified version of the platform underpinning its Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans. This way, Maserati will be able to employ its own Q4 all-wheel-drive system which is already offered in both the Ghibli and Quattroporte.

As for engines, expect the same turbocharged V-6 and V-8 gasoline units found in the Ghibli and Quattroporte to make their way into the Levante. The most powerful model should match the 523-horsepower rating of the most powerful Quattroporte. Overseas, expect a diesel too.

During the same Reuters interview, Marchionne said that production of the Alfieri sports car concept could take place within the next 24 to 28 months, should the project receive the green light. He explained that the relatively quick destination was due to FCA already having an available platform and engines.

Though the Alfieri concept was built on a shortened version of the current Maserati GranTurismo’s platform and shared that car’s V-8, a production version is expected to ride a shortened version of the platform developed for Maserati’s Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans. The car, which may revive the GranSport name, was recently reported to feature a turbocharged V-6 should it be built(source-motorauthority,com)

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Koenigsegg One:1 Supercar Comes With Cloud Connectivity And Custom App

These days developing the world’s premier supercar takes a lot more than simply ensuring you have the quickest acceleration or highest top speed or most outrageous styling. Today, supercar brands need high-tech interfaces and connectivity options just as much as they need horsepower, and one of the most advanced in this field is Sweden’s Koenigsegg.

Koenigsegg is presenting at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show this week its limited edition One:1 supercar, whose 1,340-horsepower output makes it the most powerful production car on the planet and potentially the fastest too. But the One:1 isn’t all about brute power as it also has a pretty sophisticated suite of electronic goodies.

Working together with fellow Swedish firm Telenor Connexion, Koenigsegg is offering with its new One:1 cloud services, a web interface and an app for smartphones and tablets. The various services will enable owners to remotely track their car, its fuel level and battery status as well as access the latest software.

Koenigsegg, too, will be able to access the cars remotely, allowing it to optimize settings, install new software and monitor vehicle health all from its headquarters in Ängelholm, Sweden.

Some specific services, which are destined to be offered with future Koenigsegg models in addition to the new One:1, enables owners to get direct access to statistics such as recent runs, average speed, top speed, lap time, g force etc. They can also adjust the height of the rear wing, the firmness of the suspension, adjust the temperature, and even open the doors and windows.

“Our target market is demanding global customers who want the best-of-the-best,” Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said in a statement. “Telenor Connexion was the obvious choice for connecting our cars, with their broad and extensive experience in connected automotive solutions.”(source-motorauthority.com)

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Honda Civic Si built from Forza Motorsport gamer's design, 2014 Chicago Auto Show

The crossover between video games and real life has become something we in the car world know and respect--most notably through Gran Turismo and the Nissan GT Academy. Now, it's Forza Motorsport and Honda that are helping bridge the digital divide with a custom Civic Si designed by one lucky gamer.

Honda is building the car for display at the Chicago Auto Show. Chosen from 170 entries, the winning design comes from Forza gamer Tiffany Labedz. Labedz's design was chosen by the Forza Motorsport community's 17,000 gamers.

"At Honda, we love meeting our customers where their passion lies, and the  racing and custom car design in Forza Motorsport is definitely a passion for so many Honda and Civic enthusiasts," said Tom Peyton, assistant vice president of advertising for American Honda. "Taking an immersive gaming experience like Forza and bringing it to life here at the Chicago Auto Show will make for an exciting exhibition and a real-life demonstration of how cars and gaming are increasingly intertwined."

"Seeing cars like the design contest-winning Honda Civic come to life on stage at the Chicago Auto Show is a testament to the power of the Forza Motorsport franchise to fuel creative expression among car lovers and videogame fans," said Alan Hartman, studio manager for Turn 10 Studios, the makers of the Forza Motorsport series.

The 2014 Honda Civic Si is now available in-game in Forza Motorsport 5 as part of the Honda Legends Car Pack.Visit our hub page for more of the cars at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.

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2014 Ford Mustang - Review

The current class of muscle cars and pony cars sure contains some strong personalities, but there's no model that has it all quite like the 2014 Ford Mustang.

While the Mustang's design goes back to 2005, Ford has subbed in world-class engines, seen the car through some serious chassis and drivability upgrades, and made the interior and features list classier and more upscale. And that puts it on very solid ground against rival models like the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger—or for V-6 models, an expanded set that includes the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and Nissan 370Z.

What you get is a well-rounded Coupe or Convertible that can have a throaty, near-exotic V-8 exhaust note, phenomenally quick acceleration, and surprisingly deft handling, considering its aged live-rear-axle layout. Yet inside, the Mustang can be a comfortable street-cruiser, grand-tourer, or commuter, with many of the comforts, amenities, and convenience items—and yes, even active-safety features—that you'll find in sedans.

With a round of improvements last year, the 5.0-liter V-8 engine is up to 420 horsepower, while the top-performance Shelby GT500 and its 662-horsepower, 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 push Mustang performance to (almost) insanity. Yes, 200 mph. If you need a reality check, it's good to know that the base 2014 Ford Mustang V-6 is plenty quick—enough to turn out six-second 0-60 times (even faster by some stopwatches) and yet earn a 31-mpg EPA highway rating. All at around $23k for the Coupe.

In the case of either the V-6 or the V-8, you have a choice between a six-speed manual gearbox and a six-speed automatic, and we fervently vote for the manual. Yes, you'll get a little more road noise and gear whine in the cabin, but it's worth it, as both of these engines are revvers; the V-6 especially comes to life if you run it well above the 3,000-rpm mark.

Cabin appointments are also simply much better sorted in the Mustang, compared to the Camaro as well as many other sporty coupes. The driving position feels right, and the design of the dash nods to the past while marrying the nostalgia with some modern details, like great lighting, and soft-touch dash materials. Opt for the awesome Recaro seats if you plan to take to the track, but even the base seats aren't bad.

In Convertible form, the Mustang is one of the few models that will fit friends in for a short street-cruise on a summer night; the soft top is tight-fitting, but you'll lose some of the Coupe's ride refinement—and we also vote for the Coupe if you want to take full advantage of the Mustang's handling.

Getting around to features, you have quite the potential to build exactly the 'Stang you want, through a long list of appearance packages—as well as a few performance ones (look to the V-6 Performance Package, the GT Track Package, or the Brembo Brake Package if you're dreaming of the performance potential.

There's no MyFord Touch yet (we know some will breathe a sigh of relief), but there is a good 4.2-inch display screen, available Sync connectivity, and standard MyKey to keep the teenage drivers (and valets) out of trouble. Options include Shaker 500-watt audio, dual-zone climate control, and even active-safety extras like blind-spot mirrors and a rearview camera system.

An all-new 2015 Ford Mustang is expected to bow next year.(source-motorauthority.com)

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