Honda details Civic Type R, new photos released

Honda Civic Type R

Sales start in July

Honda has published new details and photos for the production Civic Type R that was revealed back in March this year.

Described as “the most extreme and high-performing Type R ever built”, the car will go on sale in Europe from July this year and will be available in two trim levels. Customers can choose from five different exterior colors - Championship White, Crystal Black, Polished Metal, Brilliant Sporty Blue and Milano Red.

As we have already informed you, power is provided by a 2.0-liter turbo petrol unit, providing 310 PS (228 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque between 2,500 and 4,500 rpm. The engine features a new turbocharger, incorporating the company’s Variable Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) and Dual-Variable Timing Control (VTC) systems.

The powerplant is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, which enables the car to sprint for a standstill to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.7 seconds before hitting a top speed of 270 km/h (167 mph).

The Civic Type R also benefits from a specifically developed Four-wheel Adaptive Damper System, as well as an Advanced Dual Axis Strut Front Suspension system that “enhances high speed stability, on-the-limit cornering and steering feel”. The sports vehicle has been equipped with a revised rear suspension, a retuned steering system and high performance Brembo brake package with four-piston calipers and 350-mm drilled discs at the front axle.

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Lykan Hypersport added to Abu Dhabi police fleet

Lykan Hypersport for Abu Dhabi police

One of the seven cars ever made

The Abu Dhabi police fleet has recently taken delivery of a limited-run Lykan Hypersport.

There seems to be an ongoing "battle" between the police authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the most impressive fleet in the world. UAE's capital has now made a bold move by acquiring the Lykan Hypersport, one of the seven units ever made at a jaw-dropping price tag of $3.4 million. The supercar was recently featured in Furious 7 where it showcased its diamond-coated LED headlights.

As a reminder, the Lykan Hypersport by W Motors is motivated by a RUF-developed twin-turbo, flat-six 3.7-liter engine unleashing 770 PS (566 kW) and 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque delivered to the road through a 6-speed sequential transmission. It hits 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in 2.8 seconds and tops out at 245 mph (395 km/h).

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2016 Hyundai Equus

Hyundai has released a new, mildly updated version of its range-topping luxury sedan, the Equus, in the U.S. market. The 2016 Hyundai Equus is chockfull of advanced safety, convenience and connectivity features, and it also benefits from superior dynamics, according to the manufacturer.

Nothing has changed on the exterior of the Equus and you still get the same bulky body garnished with a good deal of chrome on the front grille and fascia and 19-inch turbine-design wheels. The same applies to the premium interior in terms of design, but then again, this car has so many features and equipment one would be glad they didn’t changes the location of all the knobs and switches!

An all-new feature of the 2016 Hyundai Equus is a hands-free trunk opening mechanism. It’s hardly an innovating feature, but Hyundai says theirs is better than that of the competitors since it operates if you stand close to the trunk with the keyfob on you. You don’t have to kick anything or do a dance with one leg for it to open.

The Korean automaker also boasts a lot about the dynamics of 2016 Hyundai Equus which features a rear-wheel-drive architecture, Continuous Damping Control (CDC), and 19-inch wheels with P245/45R19 front P275/40R19 rear tires. The car has a very good engine as well, a 5.0-liter Tau DOHC V8 with 429 horsepower and 376 lb.-ft. of torque.

Korea’s S-Class also comes with high-end features like multi-camera parking system, Hyundai Blue Link with care and rescue services, Lexicon audio system, and…

Refreshed BMW 6-Series Priced And Detailed In The UK

BMW updated its 6 Series with subtle cosmetic changes and small powertrains tweaks across its range.
The visual changes are really small, given that the last generation 6 Series didn’t really need an overhaul to remain relevant, and these are concentrated on the front and rear, with revised LED lights, a nine-bar grille instead of ten, redesigned bumpers, larger tailpipes, five new metallic paint finishes and of course newly designed alloys of up to 20 inches in diameter.
The dashboard now features as standard leather upholstery with contrast stitching to enhance the perceived quality and luxury while all the non M-cars now have a fully configurable digital instrument panel.
All the engines are now EU6 compliant, tweaked to emit less CO2 with the 313hp 640d Coupe managing an impressive 139g/km. The 450hp V8 650i models are still the fastest -bar M6- you can buy, with 0-60mph in just 4.6 seconds (0.3 seconds faster than before) and an electronically limited 155mph top speed.
All petrol models now come with a new sports exhaust which can be tuned by the flick of a button which according to BMW “adds a more intense timbre to the engine soundtrack”.
BMW is now offering its ConnectedDrive as standard, with a built-in sim card allowing to the driver access to Concierge Services, which include information like real-time traffic, BMW’s Teleservices, Intelligent Emergency Call and several other.
Prices start for the UK market at £59,430 for the 640i Coupe/Gran Coupe while the 650i Coupe/Gran Coupe starts at £69,790. The 560hp M6 begins at £92,350 for the Coupe model.

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