Ford packs a bounty of safety assists into the little hatchback, and occupants get a much nicer cabin, too. Ford gave the world a good luck at the next-gen Fiesta's rounder design yesterday , but the Blue Oval held back most of the technical details about the latest version of its popular hatchback until now. When the model arrives, it looks to pack a ton of cutting-edge technology in a compact package. Depending on what customers want, they can choose between the higher-riding Active model, sporty ST-Line, luxury-oriented Vignale, and stylish Titanium. (pictured from left to right below) The new Fiesta five-door measures 159.1 inches (4,040 millimeters) long, which is 2.8 inches (71 mm) more than the current model. At 68.3 inches (1,734 mm) wide, the latest model is also 0.5 inches (12 mm) broader than the present one. It rides on a 98.2-inch (2,493-mm) wheelbase – an increase of 0.2 inches (4 mm). Ford reports that the new Fiesta is a sharper handler now because … [Read more...] about New Ford Fiesta tech details and powertrain specs finally revealed
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Steiner: No issues over representation in Netflix F1 series
Drive to Survive has been a hit for Netflix since it was first shown in 2019, helping bring rafts of new fans to F1 with unparalleled behind-the-scenes access. Haas team boss Steiner has become a fan favourite through the first two seasons of Drive to Survive, most notably for his forthright demeanour and interactions with his drivers. Read Also: No point being fake for Netflix - Steiner How Steiner's smashed office door delivers peak Netflix drama Steiner is once again a key part of the third season, which was released by Netflix on Friday morning. Former Haas driver Romain Grosjean's accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix is a major storyline late in the season, taking the focus of an entire episode. Steiner is yet to watch any of the three seasons of Drive to Survive and refuses to watch it, but said he had no issues with how Netflix delivered its storylines, saying it was the job of filmmakers to make events as dramatic as possible. "We know filmmakers, … [Read more...] about Steiner: No issues over representation in Netflix F1 series
2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: New-Generation Audi A8 Unveiled
Home Four wheelers oi-Sukesh By Sukesh Updated: Sunday, March 21, 2021, 3:49 [IST] German automaker Audi has unveiled its new-generation A8 luxury sedan at the ongoing 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new Audi A8 in its fourth-generation sports a new premium design language and driver assistance technology. The body of the new A8 is made out of 58 percent aluminium parts mixed with hot-form steel and ultra-high strength carbon fibre reinforced polymer components. This has resulted in a stronger body as compared to the outgoing model. On the design front, the new A8 sedan features an upright single-frame grille and HD Matrix LED headlights. The rear of the car sports full-length strip of dynamic lighting with OLED technology and sleek exhaust tips at either side of the bumper. The flat roof renders it a sporty look. Recommended Video - Watch Now! Audi A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet And S5 Sportback … [Read more...] about 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: New-Generation Audi A8 Unveiled
Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept Stalls In Hallway, Misses Debut
It's not the inspiring start when introducing a new EV concept that a company would want. Nissan and its Infiniti luxury brand intended to stage a one-two punch by debuting electric vehicle concepts at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show . A technical snafu ruined the plan when the Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept broke down before it was even able to roll onto the stage for a big unveiling. The folks at The Detroit Free Press were able to capture the unfortunate event as it happened. The QX Inspiration is Infiniti's preview for an electric luxury crossover arriving sometime in the future, and we presume it must run better than the concept. The brand doesn't provide powertrain specs beyond there being a pair of electric motors – one at each axle. A flat battery sits beneath the floor. The company claims that this layout maximizes the size of the passenger compartment in a crossover with roughly the same footprint at the current QX50 . See Infiniti and Nissan's EV … [Read more...] about Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept Stalls In Hallway, Misses Debut
Bentley Bentayga V8 Gasoline Live From Geneva Motor Show
Can't afford the W12? The V8 should suffice. [UPDATE, March 6] Live images from the Geneva Motor Show have been added at the beginning of the gallery, below. Bentley originally introduced the company’s first-ever SUV, the Bentayga , in September 2015 with the mighty W12 engine. About a year later, the opulent luxobarge borrowed the Audi SQ7’s biturbo 4.0-liter V8 TDI for the controversial diesel-powered version. Fast forward to present day, the folks from Crewe are ready to spice up the range furthermore by launching another V8 version, this time around a gasoline engine with a 4.0-liter displacement and a pair of turbochargers. Hotter Bentayga W12 coming: Bentley Bentayga Speed Planned With "Big Change" In Design Developing 542 horsepower (404 kilowatts) and 568 pound-feet (770 Newton-meters) of torque like in the Porsche Panamera and Cayenne Turbo, the new Bentayga model runs to 62 mph (100 kph) in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 180 mph (290 kph). For the … [Read more...] about Bentley Bentayga V8 Gasoline Live From Geneva Motor Show