Kia Sorento "Justice League" by West Coast Customs

Posted on 07.18.2013 12:00 by Justin Cupler

The San Diego Comic-Con opened up today and what better way to celebrate it than with a comic book-inspired ride? Well, Kia was happy to deliver the goods by way of a Justice League-inspired 2013 Sorento that took a whopping 10 months to complete.

For those that don't know, the Justice League first appeared in The Brave and Beautiful issue No. 28, which was put on shelves in 1960. The original seven members of the famed comic book team were Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Martian Manhunter, but many characters came and went through the years. This Sorento features all of the original characters with the exception of the lesser-known Martian Manhunter - in his place is more mainstream Cyborg - painted on each side of the vehicle by West Coast Customs. Each of the characters on this Sorento also had their own individual customized Kia and you can see each one by clicking on each name above.

Up front, the hood features a "Justice League" decal and nothing else, giving the crossover a clean, but still custom, look from the front end. The Kia also received blacked-out upper and lower grilles.

On the inside, the customization continues. West Coast Customs reupholstered all three rows of seats with one character's colors and logo on each seat. Up front, the driver's seat features the Superman logo and red piping, and the passenger's seat features a batman logo on the headrest and gold piping. The three center-row seats features Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Flash logos with their respective colored piping. Finally, the third row of seats feature Aquaman and Cyborg logos with piping to match.

Also customized are the door panels, which feature comic strips on the upper inserts and color-coordinated piping, and the center console with its comic-strip covering.

What's more, is that you can buy this custom rig on Ebay and bidding runs from today through July 27th here. The profits from the auction will go to help the We Can Be Heros campaign, which helps feed starving families in the Horn of Africa. So, not only can you own an awesome ride, but you also help a great cause, it's a win-win situation.

The customization is based on a Sorento EX with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that puts down 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque.

Click past the jump to read more about the Justice League Sorento.

Kia Sorento "Justice League" by West Coast Customs originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 18 July 2013 12:00 EST.

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Benelli Motard 250

Posted on 07.18.2013 15:33 by Sulthoni , Serafim

The Benelli Motard 250 was especially created to be the perfect motorcycle for less experienced riders. When designing the bike, Benelli's engineers have spent a lot of time to make it easy to maneuver, light and also strong enough to offer a fun riding experience.

At its heart lies a single-cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valves, double overhead camshaft, fuel injected engine that puts out a maximum output of 18 kw (25 cv) at 9000 rpm and 21 Nm (2,14 kgm) of torque at 7000 rpm. All this power is kept in leash by a six speed gearbox with wet clutch.

The engine is wrapped by a stiff frame made of resilient tubular steel which sits on a set of comfortable suspensions. Talking about suspensions they consist of a 50mm front fork with hydraulic adjustment and a rear single shock-absorber with progressive link.

Hit the jump for more information on the Benelli Motard 250.

Benelli Motard 250 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 18 July 2013 15:33 EST.

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Report: Next-Gen Mustang will Start as a Limited-Run 2014 1/2 Model

Posted on 07.18.2013 16:00 by Justin Cupler

If you dig deep into the Mustang's history and pull up the first generation, you will find that it was actually a mid-model-year addition to Ford's lineup, which makes it a 1964 1/2 model year. Back then, half-model-year vehicles were not a too rare, like they are today, but it looks as if we are set to see one really soon in the next-gen Mustang.

According to an insider that spoke to the folks over at Mustangs Daily, there will be a limited run of next-generation Mustang's bearing the 2014 1/2 model year. The insider claims that this is a way for Ford to celebrate the true 50th anniversary of the famed pony car.

According to the report, only 1,000 examples if the 2014 1/2 Mustangs will see production and they will each feature a special VIN and build number to separate them from the 2015 models. With only 1,000 units hitting showrooms at what we assume will be a rather inflated price, this special run of next-gen Mustangs will be an instant collector's item.

The report also indicates that, despite an anticipated price hike, the 2014 1/2 model will not feature any power upgrades.

If this report proves to be true, then we are likely getting rather close to seeing Ford drop the camo from the Mustang in time to squeeze in for 2014. Stay tuned for more details!

Click past the jump to read about the 2015 Mustang

Report: Next-Gen Mustang will Start as a Limited-Run 2014 1/2 Model originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 18 July 2013 16:00 EST.

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Chevrolet Captiva Sport

Posted on 07.18.2013 17:00 by Tom Burkart

In the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport's senior yearbook, the standard headshot would have been replaced by a blank "No Photo Available." This commercial vehicle sits in the fleet-only section of Chevy's U.S. lineup. These models major on sale price and fuel mileage - but typically include few tech or luxury features and zero trendy styling.

The opposite of trendy, the Captiva Sport is eerily familiar on all American roads. By george! It is the stillborn, second-gen Saturn Vue in a bowtie grille! Additional fender flares and chrome accents appear where there were once maroon Saturn badges.

Reviving this car is a special treatment within General Motors, and only replicated with the (also fleet-only) Chevy Caprice PPV that started life as the 2008 Pontiac G8 GT. What this distinction means for the Captiva Sport is that the vehicles have to be delivered directly to a commercial operator, thereby skipping the local retailer in favor of bulk orders.

The Captiva Sport's big news for 2014 is an updated infotainment unit that now offers Chevrolet MyLink touchscreen audio and mobile connectivity.

The Captiva Sport is therefore a work car for people who might otherwise be in a Malibu Classic (yes, it existed..) or a Cruze - neither of which have AWD winter traction.

The larger Chevrolet Equinox is also on the fleet books for virtually identical list prices. How do they compare?

Click past the jump for the full review of the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, the only autobahn-tested AWD crossover in the Chevrolet's American commercial fleet lineup.

Chevrolet Captiva Sport originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 18 July 2013 17:00 EST.

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BMW rules out an M3 & M4 CSL - report

2014 BMW M4 [11th Dec, 2013] [11th Dec, 2013]

Company says the cars are as light as they can be

BMW's Matt Collins has revealed the company isn't planning to offer a CSL variant of the new M3 or M4 Coupe.

Speaking to Top Gear, Collins said "There are no plans on a CSL. Or anything like a CSL either." As he explained, the original CSL was "great because it had this real focus on lightweight engineering. But we've already done that with these new cars. We've made them as light as possible - they come in under 1500 kgs (3307 lbs), which for a car like this is incredible."

While a CSL looks unlikely, previous reports have indicated the company could offer an M4 GTS in 2016. Little is known about the model but is could be equipped with additional aluminum and carbon fiber components which could bring the weight down to less than 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs). The model is also rumored to have a sportier suspension and a stripped out interior with lightweight racing seats.

 

2015 Audi TT gets rendered ahead of its Geneva debut

Audi TT rendering / designrm.wordpress.com

Should be unveiled in March

Audi recently previewed the 2015 TT with the allroad shooting brake concept, so Remco Meulendijk has created some rendering of what the production model could look like.

Sporting an evolutionary design, the car has an aggressive front fascia with an edgier grille that is flanked by LED-infused headlights. Moving further back, we can see a rakish windscreen, a stylish roofline and muscular wheel arches.

As we have previously reported, the TT will ride on the MQB platform and feature an assortment of engines which are expected to include a 1.8-liter TFSI with 180 HP (132 kW) and a 2.0-liter TFSI with outputs of 220 HP (162 kW) and 300 HP (221 kW). There could also be a range-topping TT-RS with a turbocharged five-cylinder engine that develops 380 HP (279 kW).

Vorsteiner Lamborghini Renazzo 2014

The Vorsteiner Renazzo design is derived in part from the Gallardo Super Trofeo race car that competes in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo cup, and will bring those styling cues to the Gallardo sports car for the street. Additional aerodynamic solutions in the Renazzo line will be released shortly, ensuring a complete visual cohesion. Also featured are the Vorsteine Special Edition Forged VSE-001 one-piece wheel, available in a wide variety of finishes and fitments.

Chevrolet SS 2014

The 2014 Chevrolet SS debuted at the Daytona International Speedway. The Chevrolet SS is powered by the LS3 Chevrolet V-8, expected to deliver 415 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. Also used in the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette, the LS3 displaces 6.2 liters, more than the 5.5-liter V-8 powering the Chevrolet SS NASCAR competitors.

The Chevrolet SS accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about five seconds - making it one of the quickest sedans on the market.

Video: Over 5,000 Horsepower Worth of Porsche 918 Spyders Invade Monaco

Posted on 07.18.2013 18:00 by Simona

Having the chance to see a Porsche 918 Spyder on the road is pretty rare, but YouTube user Marchettino had the opportunity to catch not one, but six of these beasts on the streets of Monaco (AKA the supercar capital). While cruising around Monaco, he stumbled upon a convoy of three 918 Spyder, then when they stopped at the gas station, three more were right behind them. You can only imagine what the six V-8 engines pounding out a combined 5,250 horsepower must have sounded like.

As a reminder, the 918 Spyder combines a 4.6-liter V-8 engine with two electric motors for a total output of 875 horsepower. The supercar can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and up to a top speed of 211 mph.

The model is limited to 918 units and will carry a price tag ranging from 781,155 (about $1million) to 853,155 ($1.1 million) when you also opt for the Weissach package.

Video: Over 5,000 Horsepower Worth of Porsche 918 Spyders Invade Monaco originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 18 July 2013 18:00 EST.

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Vespa 946

Posted on 07.19.2013 01:31 by Sulthoni , Serafim

The 2013 Vespa 946 is a small scooter that was especially developed to help you move with agility around the city.

As far as style is concerned, the Vespa 946 draws inspiration from the first Vespa prototype of 1946, featuring a retro design combined with a few contemporary lines.

The scooter's distinctive element is its body which is technically a single steel and aluminium component which also has a supporting function. Thanks to its modern body and the intensive use of aluminum, the scooter has a very low curb weight which is combined with an upgraded 125cc, 3 valve, 4 stroke, air cooled engine to offer an impressive fuel consumption rated at 155 mpg.

In terms of power the 2013 engine rewards you with a maximum output of 11 hp - a 7.1 percent power increase compared to the previous generation.

Hit the jump for more information on the 2013 Vespa 946.

Vespa 946 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 19 July 2013 01:31 EST.

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Video: Here's How the Audi R8 V10 Plus is Built

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The second season of DRIVE's Inside quattro GmbH started big with a very cool video shot at the assembly line of R8, which is situated in Neckarsulm, Germany. In this episode you will learn how the most powerful R8 - the V10 Plus - is built.

The video was filmed by Leo Parente, the man who toured the special assembly shop where the R8 comes together. Of course, the assembly line if equipped with all the latest technologies, but many of the car's elements are hand-built.

The R8 V10 Plus is powered by a 5.2-liter, V-10 engine that delivers a total 550 horsepower and a peak torque of 398 pound-feet at 6,500 rpm. When equipped with the S tronic transmission, the R8 V10 Plus sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and up to a top speed of 196 mph, and when mated to a manual gearbox, R8 Plus goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, up to a top speed of 198 mph.

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Video: Here's How the Audi R8 V10 Plus is Built originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 January 2014 13:00 EST.

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Can-Am Commander XT-P

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The 2014 Can-AM Commander XT-P is all about rugged power, reliability and tough jobs. Thanks to its strong DNA, the vehicle can withstand the toughest punishments of the most demanding trails, but it also features a playful side, so it is a great recreational partner too.

At the heart of the Can-Am Commander XT-P sits a 976cc, V Twin, liquid -cooled, SOHC, 8 Valve (4 Valve / Cyl) unit which is mated to a CVT transmission with high, low, park, neutral and reverse modes. The vehicle also features standard Engine Braking, a steel cage, Tri Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and 12" Beadlock wheels wrapped in Maxxis Bighorn tires.

The Can-Am Commander XT-P is fitted with the industry's largest fuel tank (10-gal) which has a capacity that's 11% more than its nearest competitor.

The 2014 Can-Am Commander XT-P is priced at $17,299,

Hit the jump for more information on the Can-Am Commander XT-P.

Can-Am Commander XT-P originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 January 2014 13:14 EST.

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Triumph Scrambler

Posted on 07.19.2013 03:07 by Sulthoni , Serafim

With its classic style and the old school stance, the 2013 Triumph Scrambler looks like a blast from the past. And there is no wonder why, because when designing the Scrambler, Triumph's engineers have drawn inspiration from the 60s Triumph off-road sports motorcycles that were stripped down for racing.

In terms of style, we especially like the Scrambler's classic gaiters and high swept chromed side pipes, as well as the spoked wheels, high footrests and the wide off-road style handlebars.

The motorcycle's backbone is represented by a strong tubular steel cradle frame which is combined with 41mm forks and chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload.

Needless to say that the Scrambler's center piece is, of course the engine - an air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin unit that sends its power to the ground through a five speed gearbox. The engine rewards you with an average fuel consumption of 53 mpg.

Hit the jump for more information on the 2013 Triumph Scrambler.

Triumph Scrambler originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 19 July 2013 03:07 EST.

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Beta Ark AC / LC

Posted on 07.19.2013 03:35 by Sulthoni , Serafim

Compact, comfortable and agile, the 2013 Beta Ark is a friendly scooter designed for city riding.

As far as style is concerned, the 2013 Beta Ark comes with funky color schemes, a pretty sleek fairing and two round headlights. You also get high mudguards, off-road sides, brawny muffler and a hardy frame. The motorcycle sits on a pair of tiny 13 inch wheels wrapped in 120/70 - 13 front and 130/60 - 13 rear tyres.

The 2013 Beta Ark is propelled by a single-cylinder, 2-stroke, air cooled engine with lamellar induction in the crankcase. The single-cylinder's power is kept in leash by an automatic continuously variable transmission with dry automatic centrifugal clutch.

The ride quality is assured by a hydraulic fork and an adjustable spring preload mono-shock that grant adherence to the road and a good steadiness.

Hit the jump for more information on the Beta Ark AC / LC.

Beta Ark AC / LC originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 19 July 2013 03:35 EST.

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Ken Block San Francisco Video 5

Hot off the YouTube press, Ken Block presents GYMKHANA 5 in his 2012 650 Ford Fiesta HFHV (which does 0-60 in 1.8 seconds) from the closed off streets of San Francisco; his ultimate playground!

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Ferrari F70 Spy Photo + Video

Hot off the Italian Maranello roads and and thanks to CarPassion.it is the most recent spy video and rendered images of the Enzo Ferrari successor the Ferrari F70. Ferrari's new flagship supercar will be powered by a 7.3L V12 (borrowed from the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta) most likely tuned to deliver a blistering 800+ horsepower. It will also be aided by another 100+ hp thanks to KERS (thanks Dr. Feynman) adapted from current Formula 1 racing technologies.

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2014 Audi S1 spied cold weather testing, could debut in Geneva

2014 Audi S1 spy photo / SB-Medien

Could have approximately 220 HP (161 kW)

Audi is putting the finishing touches on the S1 as our spies have caught the model ahead of a possible debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

Dressed in swirly camouflage, the S1 has been equipped with a sporty body kit that includes a new front bumper, a rear diffuser and a tailgate-mounted spoiler. We can also see new head- and taillights as well as a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system.

Power will likely be provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops approximately 220 HP (161 kW). It will likely be connected to manual and automatic transmissions which send power to the ground via a quattro all-wheel drive system.

Kia GT4 Stinger designer hints at a possible production variant - report

Kia GT4 Stinger concept [13th Jan, 2014]

Would likely lose the vertical LED headlights and see-through A-pillars

The designer behind the Kia GT4 Stinger concept has raised the possibility of a production variant.

Speaking to Auto Express, Tom Kearns said the car is a "total concept but when we do these cars we have in the back of our minds that if we decide to make it, we don’t have to change it too much.” Kearns went on to say that if the concept is green-lighted, the production model would likely lose the vertical LED headlights and see-through A-pillars.

The chances of production seem slim but Hyundai has a Genesis Coupe which could provide a suitable basis for the GT4 Stinger.

If everything pans out, the car would be positioned to rival the Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ and Mazda MX-5. Kearns also said "Pricing has to be fitting for a Kia – it’s a value brand.”

 

Monterey Motorworks Revival 2012 Photos

Many thanks to my friend Richard Owen @ Supercars.net for supplying us with photos from last nights 2012 Gordon McCall Motorworks Revival Photos at the Monterey Jet Center. This luxury lifestyle event unofficially kicks off the next 4 days of awesomeness during Monterey Car Week! Cars that were on display were: 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, Koenigsegg Agera R, Lexus LFA, Lamborghini URUS SUV, Shelby Cobra Display, Pagani Huyara and more photos at MadWhips.com.

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Supercar Heaven Exists in Monterey

If heaven does exist I am confident that this will be how it looks for many of us auto enthousiasts. Beautiful sunny ocean backdrops with white on white supercar Angels everywhere! While in Monterey California for the 2012 Monterey Car Week the talented and very connected Jason Thorgalsen orchestrated this photo shoot of 8 supercars assembled on 17 mile drive with Pebble Beach in the background. Cars include Koenigsegg Agera R, Mansory RENNtech Mercedes SLR McLaren, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, Lamborghini, Murcielago LP670-4 SV, McLaren MP4-12C, Ferrari 458 Italia, Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale, Mansory Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe and a Mansory Porsche Panamera Turbo.

Photo by Jason Thorgalsen

SLR Club Tour Adriatica Photos

15 Mercedes McLaren SLR's (which included 2 Stirling Moss SLR) took part in a 6 day SLR Club Tour Adriatica along the Croatian coast of the Adriatic sea and covered 1000km (MAP). The tour tarted in the city of Zagreb and travelled through Istria, Rovinj, Zadar, Split, Hvar and finally ending up in Dubrovnik. The route was over 600km long and the pictures speak for themselves

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