Today was a tiring day when me and my aunt V.S.Kalah(www.vskalah.blogspot.com) went cycling for 1 hour . It was an EXTREME adventure . I got mud all over me and i was socking wet.
#awesome
#enjoyed_it :D

Mercedes-Benz reveals F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at CES 2015

Described as a self-driving luxury sedan.

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed their vision of future motoring luxury – the egg-shaped Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept.

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Billed as a “future self-driving luxury sedan” the Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept previews a host of new technologies that is aimed to revolutionize everyday motoring. With extensive use of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) and other lightweight materials, it weighs 40% lighter than a similarly sized vehicle. At 5,220 mm in length, 2,018 mm in width and 1,524 mm in height, the concept is as long as an S-Class LWB, but wider and taller.

The large dimensions, omission of the B-pillar and short overhangs allowed Mercedes-Benz to integrate a lounge-like cabin that features four rotating seats to allow occupants to interact with each other face-to-face while the car drives itself to the destination. When passengers open the doors, the seats swing outwards by 30 degrees for easy entry and egress.

The large dimensions, omission of the B-pillar and short overhangs allowed Mercedes-Benz to integrate a large lounge-like cabin.

Interaction with the concept takes place through the dashboard, which hosts no less than six individual displays that respond to touch, gesture and eye tracking functions.

Interacting with the concept takes place through touch and gestures.

Power for the F 015 Luxury in Motion concept comes from a next generation plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric setup that promises a staggering range of 1,100 km. The two rear-mounted electric motors produce a combined output of 268 bhp and 398 Nm, which help the concept sprint from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, before hitting an electronically-limited top speed of 200 km/h.

2015 Honda N-Box mini MPV to be showcased at Tokyo Auto Salon – Japan

Prices to start at 1,270,000 Yen onward. 

Honda’s kei car, the N-Box, is said to have undergone some changes for the 2015 model. The vehicle will be showcased at the upcoming 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon. Prices for the base model start at 1,270,000 Yen and go all the way up to 1,670,000 for the top-spec G-Turbo L package version .

The 2015 model comes with updated interior and exterior. Picture of the N-Box Slash used for representational purposes only.

As for the changes on the new version, reports say that it will get LED foglamps, smoked (black) taillamps, updated bumper and grille design. Changes continue inside the cabin, the navigation package is set to be standard now, while the instrument panel has changed as well.

The exterior colour range consists of 11 shades, out of which three are new for the 2015 model. Being a kei car, it’ll continue to be powered by a 660 cc engine, although the final specs for the 2015 model aren’t out yet. Needless to mention, both naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions will be available, and the engines in the new version can be more efficient by up to 0.5 km/l.

A new navigation system and cluster are in the offing for the 2015 model. Image of the N-Box Slash used for representation only.

The Tokyo Auto Salon starts on January 9, in the city of Chiba. The N-Box will be joined by other cars like the Suzuki Alto Turbo RS concept at the salon...

Volvo S60 Cross Country revealed

Swedish car maker Volvo now appears to be rewriting the history books, with a sedan-based crossover. Called the Volvo S60 Cross Country, the vehicle boasts added ground clearance and the capacity to scale bad terrain.

Volvo S60 Cross Country shares its underpinnings with the S60 sedan, but comes with high profile tyres and a 65 mm increase in ride height.

To be showcased at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show), the S60 Cross Country continues with the underpinnings of the regular S60 sedan. As before the car is 4,635 mm long, 2,097 mm wide, and 1,484 mm tall, but now offers 65 mm of increase in ride height.

The exterior appearance is given a little update to differentiate it from S60, and justify its crossover sedan status. The increase in ride height is apparent, the front and rear get a skid-plate like treatment on the bumpers, there’s an added skirt on the sides, and the wheel arches are now black plastic items. It runs a suitable two-tone theme, with parts like rear view mirrors covered in black instead of the body colour.

The S60 Cross Country will be offered with both 18-inch and 19-inch wheels (both running high profile tyres), and depending on the market, will be made available in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions. Engine options will be the same as the S60’s, and a D4 diesel powered all-wheel drive will also be offered.

Sales begin this summer, with all-wheel drive optional.

Volvo says the vehicle will be available to order by early summer, and more details should be available as the car makes its debut in Detroit. An India-arrival is yet to be announced, but considering it’s got the right ingredients for the mixed road conditions that our country offers (varying from great to downright horrible), it looks like a very decent proposition.

To be showcased at the 2015 NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show).