The most popular luxury utility vehicle on the market has the power of three rows

The 2018 Lexus RX L models offer the same award-winning safety, style, luxury and performance as the two-row versions. Once in dealerships, the RX 350L will have a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $47,670* (FWD) and $49,070* (AWD). Families will now be able to enjoy more space with their luxury utility vehicle. The … Read more

Eye Catcher at 2017 Essen Motor Show: Batman’s Current Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo

Justice League: Super Heroes drive Mercedes-Benz.

Justice League -Super Heroes drive Mercedes-Benz
Justice League -Super Heroes drive Mercedes-Benz;

One of the most-noticed vehicles at the 2017 Essen Motor Show is located in the Mercedes Fan World in Hall 3: the Mercedes- Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo in which Batman chases criminals in the current cinema film entitled Justice League. Autograph sessions with the tuning stars Sidney Hoffmann, JP Kraemer and Franz Simon will also await the fans in the coming days. Moreover, the tyre manufacturer Hankook will greet several Borussia Dortmund players in Hall 10 at the finale of the Essen fair on December 10.

Justice League x Mercedes-Benz - Hard to Resist
Justice League x Mercedes-Benz – Hard to Resist; image: mercedes-benz

 

Justice League x Mercedes-Benz: Hard to Resist

“Justice League”, one of the most anticipated superhero movies of all time, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles are joining the League alongside Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash as they race to save the planet from an alien assault of catastrophic proportions.

Accompanying DC’s most iconic heroes on the big screen, the new E-Class Cabriolet and the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo with its completely new interior developed for this film are playing an integral role in this epic action adventure.

The E-Class Cabriolet premiers on the silver screen as the vehicle driven by Diana Prince. Better known to the world through her Super Hero identity, Wonder Woman, Diana takes the E-Class Cabriolet for a ride on a mission to speak with Victor Stone, aka Cyborg. An additional automotive highlight in the film is the appearance of the visionary Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo as Bruce Wayne’s vehicle of choice when he drops in on Barry Allen, aka The Flash, to recruit him into the League.

“Initially revealed to the public in 2013, for “Justice League” production purposes, the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo now has a fully fleshed-out interior with illuminated elements, racing seats and a virtual dashboard section. Filming required the whole vehicle to be enlarged to 110 % compared to its predecessor, in order to accommodate seating the film’s impressive 6’3’’ Bruce Wayne while maintaining its sleek-looking low roofline,” explained Mercedes-Benz.

-Super Heroes drive Mercedes-Benz.

The 50th Essen Motor Show is well-placed in the race.

The first three days of the fair were primarily characterised by innovations and premieres which are awaiting the visitors to Messe Essen still until December 10. Almost 130.000 car and tuning fans went on a pilgramage to the performance festival on the Preview Day and at the past weekend. Amongst other highlights, they experienced the debuts of the Ford Mustang GT4 and the new Skoda Karoq compact SUV at a European fair. On the Peugeot booth, interest centred on the 308 GTi and 208 GTi models for the road and the racetrack. Lada, Porsche, Renault, Shelby and VW Motorsport also used the start of the fair for the attention-grabbing presentation of their vehicles.

Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen, showed that he was satisfied with the start of the fair: “It can carry on like that. We are pleased about keen interest on the part of the visitors and a fantastic mood in the halls.” In addition to the car manufacturers, the tuning sector also stepped on the accelerator on the occasion of the start of the fair. Amongst other booths, the visitors streamed to those of Abt, Brabus, G‑Power, Prior Design and Techart. On the occasion of the Preview Day on December 1, the TUNE IT! SAFE! initiative unveiled its new campaign vehicle: an Oettinger VW Golf 400R which will be used for the initiative’s advertising for safe and reputable automobile tuning in the coming year.
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A special Ghost, a silent Phantom and The Luxury Car of the Year

While other competitors announce massive weight reductions, Rolls-Royce adds 6mm two-layer glazing and more than 130kg of sound insulation to create the Phantom – the most silent motor car in the world. The eighth generation Rolls-Royce Phantom continues to earn plaudits from the world’s most prestigious and discerning critics. The latest accolade came from BBC … Read more

Samson Motors Switchblade is a real flying car that actually flies

Samson Motors Switchblade metallic
Samson Motors Switchblade; Image: samsonmotorworks

The Switchblade – The World’s First Flying Sports Car Has the best of both worlds.

The revolutionary Switchblade three-wheeled Flying Car leads the field as the first of this new vehicle line to meet the growing demand for flying cars and roadable aircraft.

On the ground you will need either an automobile license or a motorcycle license. In the air you will need a private pilot license.

The Switchblade is a three wheel, street legal vehicle that you drive from your garage to a nearby local airport. Once there, the wings swing out and the tail extends in under 3 minutes. You then fly your registered aircraft directly to the destination – at up to 200 mph and 13,000 feet. You simply land, transform your flying sports car back to driving mode – the wings safely stowed and protected – and continue to your final destination.

The Italian-inspired clean shape is designed to produce a down-force in gusty wind conditions, stabilizing the lightweight vehicle on the road. The wings are set at the correct angle so you literally fly the plane off the runway. Landings are similar, in that you simply fly the vehicle onto the runway to land.

Standard features of these flying car include extendable wings and tail, wings fully protected while driving, redundant ignition and fuel systems,5-speed transmission for driving, dual ground / air  lighting systems, digital instrument display, premium sound system, heating and air conditioning, adjustable leather seats,  complete vehicle parachute, front and rear crumple zones, a roll over protection, front and rear disc brakes, safety glass front windshield.

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Samson Motors Switchblade Flying Car PERFORMANCE:

Maximum Airspeed: 190 mph / 305 kph;
Cruise speed: 160 mph / 257 kph;
Max driving speed: 125+ mph / 201+ kph;
Range: 450 miles / 724 km;
Fuel capacity: 30 gal / 114 L;
Take-off distance: 1,100 ft / 335 m;
Landing distance: 1,600 ft / 488 m;
Stall speed (with flaps): 67 mph / 108 kph;
Max Takeoff Weight: 1,750 lb / 794 kg;
Payload: 544 lb / 247 kg.

Experimental / Homebuilt class, requires the owner to build 51% of the vehicle, says Samson Motors, so the kit is delivered majorly assembled.  Should you desire professional assistance, one of the company Builder Assist Centers will be able to help you complete the vehicle in as  little as three weeks, adds Samson Motors.

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET YOUR SWITCHBLADE 1-1.5 YEARS EARLIER THAN THE CROWDS?

Right now, there is an easy way to beat the crowds and get a much earlier delivery position. It’s called the Switchblade Reservation Program.

“Currently, there is no money required until after we fly. After that point, for Reservation Holders, there will be a $2,000 deposit, refundable less $500. Once our first Switchblade comes off the production line and deliveries have begun, the Deposit turns hard,  and you either stay in, maintaining your position, or are refunded $1,500,” explained Samson Motors Switchblade.

Gyronautics, Airplanes without runways, and the transport revolution: On-demand urban air taxis are one step closer to reality

Switch Mobility And Skyworks Global Announced a Joint Venture. Coud this joint venture introduce a viable urban air taxi model?   Door-to-door, customized transportation experience may soon only be a click away, says Skyworks, the world’s leading expert in gyronautics, a sustained autorotative flight platform. Gyronautics, a technology born nearly a century ago, modernized by … Read more