Aston Martin - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - Video emerges showing Aston Martin Valkyrie interior - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

A few days ago, here is the first look at a near-production ready Aston Martin Valkyrie.

The upcoming hypercar was on display during Aston Martin's Art and Lifestyle event that immediately followed last month’s 2017 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, and now new details from the event have emerged.

A video filmed at the event shows the Valkyrie sporting a very minimalistic and driver-focused interior. We remind you that we're not looking at a production example here, so the design could ultimately change prior to the start of deliveries in early 2019.

The video was filmed in vertical fashion (boo) but we're still able to make out a few details surrounding the cabin which is accessed via a pair of very small gullwing doors. To start, there's a massive screen in the center of the dashboard that most likely serves as the infotainment hub. Secondary screens at either end of the dash suggest Aston Martin plans to install rear-facing cameras instead of side mirrors, though whether regulations allow this remains to be seen.

The video quality is a bit poor, but it doesn't seem there are any sort of traditional gauges in front of the driver. However, who knows what Aston Martin has up its sleeve. Considering the F1-inspired nature of the car, some driver and vehicle information could be displayed on the steering wheel as well.

We also get a glimpse of the exterior, that as we previously reported, features some key differences compared with the original concept shown last year. Head and taillights have been fitted to the car and more conventional-looking exhaust tips can be seen at the rear. A much bigger wing can also be seen at the rear.

What’s also impressive is the visible suspension struts seen through openings in the body shell, making it appear as though the Valkyrie is truly an F1 car with a beautiful Aston Martin body draped over it.

Power in the Valkyrie will come from a mid-mounted 6.5-liter V-12 and route to the rear wheels via a 7-speed transmission of undisclosed type. Some form of hybrid technology will also feature. No numbers  have been mentioned but the car is expected to come close to a 1:1 power to weight ratio, measured in horsepower per kilograms. Considering the car is expected to weigh around 1,000 kg (2,200 pounds), we should be looking at an output of around 1,000 hp.

source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1111101_video-emerges-showing-aston-martin-valkyries-interior

by Sean Szymkowski

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Audi - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - More of the 2019 Audi A8 revealed in new teasers - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

Audi has released two new videos that reveal more of its upcoming fourth-generation A8 flagship sedan.

Both videos only provide glimpses of the new sedan which will be revealed to the world on July 11, but they also show some of its cool new electronic driver aids in action.

The first video features “Spider-Man: Homecoming” star Tom Holland playing the role of  Peter Parker during a driver’s test. In it, we see the car’s traffic jam assistant, dubbed Audi AI, briefly in action. We also get a preview of the car’s self-parking function.

As previously reported, the A8 will appear in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” alongside a couple of other Audi models. You’ll also get to see the Audi AI system in action in the movie which premieres on June 28.

The second video gives us another preview of the Audi AI system. In it, a father and son are traveling in the A8 during some traffic. The son distracts the father from his driving with a toy. Instead of brushing his son off, the father turns around and joins in the fun, leaving the car to handle the traffic situation on its own.

Audi says this initial version of Audi AI will be able to handle traffic at speeds of up to 37 mph. When there’s a proper center divide in the road, the system is expected to offer a true hands-off, eyes-off driving experience, making the new A8 the first Level 3 self-driving car.

All self-driving systems to date are Level 2, because they require constant monitoring by the driver. Level 5, the ultimate goal, is where a car can handle all situations by itself and no longer requires a driver on board.

Stay tuned for the new A8’s debut in a few weeks. It will arrive in showrooms next year, as a 2019 model.

source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1111145_more-of-the-2019-audi-a8-revealed-in-new-teasers

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

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Range Rover - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - JLR showcases new autonomous Range Rover - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

Jaguar Land Rover is demonstrating its new Range Rover Sport with autonomous driving technology for the first time at the Horiba test centre, Nuneaton. It will bring together JLR's portfolio of urban self-driving technologies.

It is equipped with up to Level-4 self-driving technology, which means it can drive itself but needs to have a human being behind the wheel. It can negotiate roundabouts and junctions, and respond to traffic lights in a simulated urban road network.

JLR had previously demonstrated Level-2 and Level-3 self-driving technology. However, the ultimate in self-driving is Level -5, where the car can drive itself to a parking location or back to pick up passengers without help from a human driver.

Many other autonomous and connected vehicle technologies will also be demonstrated at the Horiba facility, including Emergency Vehicle Warning, Intersection Collision Warning (ICW) and In-Vehicle Signage (IVS). Some of these features would require roadside technology boxes to be installed for relaying real-time driving information as part of a flow of car-to-car information.

The ICW can warn the driver if a junction has high traffic and risk of collision. IVS is likely to replace in-car cameras in the near future since it ensures more reliable data transmission.

The project to bring innovation in autonomous driving technology and more self-driving cars to British roads is initiated by UK Autodrive, a public-private consortium.

source: http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-news/jlr-showcases-new-autonomous-range-rover-405202.aspx

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BMW - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - Watch not one, but three, BMW M1 Procars spit flames and make beautiful sounds at Spa - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

BMW built approximately 457 M1 super coupes. This production run lasted from 1978 up through 1981, during which time BMW teamed up with Lamborghini to deliver its wedge-shaped machine as a homologation special. To press more cars into the hands of buyers, BMW created the M1 Procar Championship. This one-make racing series ran for two years and drew participation from some colossal names from the racing world.

Today, the M1 Procar racers appear at a handful of high-level vintage racing events. Such was the case recently at Spa-Francorchamps, where three of the cars were set loose. 

The sound you're hearing comes courtesy of a road-racing variant of a remarkable street car. The M1 Procar racers are a bit different in a number of ways compared to the road cars--most notable is the fact that their M88 straight-6 engines make 470 horsepower compared to the 273 horses of the road cars. The cars also have adjustable anti-roll bars, adjustable brake bias, and race-ready steering racks.

We don't think the road car ever spit this much hot fire, either. The tail area of these M1s are running rather hot as they rip and roars through the famed Belgian circuit. It's an amazing sight to behold, but it also means a lot of unburnt fuel is finding its way through the engines. It looks cool, but it's not efficient.

Still, we'll take cool over efficient when it comes to a car like the BMW M1 Procar.

source; http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1110982_watch-not-one-but-three-bmw-m1-procars-spit-flames-and-make-beautiful-sounds-at-spa

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Mercedes Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

Mercedes-AMG engineers came up with the CLK GTR. There were two variations. The first came from the race shop with a 6.0-liter V-12 engine that produced approximately 600 horsepower. Later variations would see that number climb to 630. A 6-speed sequential transmission handled shifting duty. The driveline rested in a beautiful chassis made from an aluminum and carbon fiber honeycomb monocoque. It was a force of nature, and it was built quickly. From drawing board to the first race of the 1997 season, it took Mercedes-Benz 128 days to design, engineer, and build the car.

That's not to say it was a weapon right out of the box. Early season fumbles meant the CLK GTR didn't make the podium until the fourth round at the Nürburgring. After that, the car took five more wins, thereby securing both the manufacturer and driver championships.

The second variation was built to compete at Le Mans, and featured what was thought to be a more durable 6.0-liter V-8. That reasoning proved untrue, as the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans saw both of the entered CLK LMs bow out of the race with engine failures.

Road cars like this one, however, retained the big V-12. Mercedes-Benz built just 25 examples, and if the car is rare, seeing one driven as intended is even more unique. Check it out, hear its glorious sounds, and revel in the rarity in the video above.

source; http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1110545_enjoy-the-sights-and-sounds-of-the-mercedes-benz-clk-gtr

by Zach Bowman

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Jaguar - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - Jaguar Land Rover’s £7million classic car restoration facility UNVEILED in stunning images - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

Jaguar Land Rover has opened its new Classic Works facility in Coventry, which it will use to restore, maintain and sell classic Jaguar and Land Rover models. 

The 150,000 sq-ft Midlands property, which opened its doors earlier this week, is the world’s largest restoration facility of its kind in the world.

Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations Managing Director, John Edwards, said: “Classic Works is hugely important to Jaguar Land Rover. 

“It’s much more than a building – it’s the heart, and soul, of Jaguar Land Rover Classic for our clients worldwide. 

“Being able to support owners and enthusiasts of our two great brands with a full suite of services for classic vehicles is a fantastic opportunity.”

Inside there is a dedicated showroom space and 54 different workshop bays for serving and restoring all Land Rover and Jaguar models which have gone out of production.

The new Jaguar E-Type Reborn, Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Series 1 car restoration programmes all have their own dedicated stations within the sprawling complex.

The workshop is organised into an area which strips down the model, manufacturing and assembly and an engine shop. 

Classic Works is also home to the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Collection of over 500 vehicles showing the rich history of stunning cars the brand has built and a reference point for the restorations. 

Our people, their knowledge and their skills are the heart of Jaguar Land Rover Classic.

Jaguar Land Rover Classic Director, Tim Hannig Jaguar Land Rover has invested heavily in traditional manufacturing skills to support the growth of the Classic business.

The number of skilled staff employed has risen boy over 100 per cent since the project was first established.

More than 80 specialists are now employed at the new facility and by the end of 2017 this figure is expected to rise to 120 employees. 

Jaguar Land Rover Classic Director, Tim Hannig, said: "Our people, their knowledge and their skills are the heart of Jaguar Land Rover Classic. 

“There are more than 1.5 million classic Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in existence worldwide, and we are investing in traditional manufacturing and restoration skills to ensure enthusiasts are able to give cars with a glorious past, a glorious future.”

Project will also be undertaken to resort the XK120 to XK8 and Series Land Rovers to Discovery and Freelander models from the 1990s.

JLR has 30,000 individual and guaranteed parts to help restore these cars from relics to modern classics. 

Fans of the Jaguar XJ220, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year will also not be disappointed as the 212mph supercar has a dedicated serving zone. 

Jaguar Land Rover are holding tours of the facility which cost from £49 per person.

source: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/817865/JLR-Jaguar-Land-Rover-classic-car-restoration-facility

by Luke John Smith

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Bentley - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - 2018 Bentley Continental GT spy shots and video - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

Bentley’s Continental GT is now one of the oldest models in production, with the original coupe having first appeared on the scene as far back as the 2003 Geneva auto show.

Yes, the vehicle has undergone numerous updates since then but the basic styling and underlying platform have continued unchanged over the years.

A successor is coming soon and we now have new spy shots and video of a prototype.

2018 Bentley Continental GT spy video from Motor Authority

What’s immediately clear is that Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 concept from 2015 was the inspiration for the design. The redesigned Continental GT is adopting a sleeker, more dynamic look than the current model and should prove to be a stunner. A peek inside also reveals some new details like the digital instrument cluster.

This isn’t a production version of the EXP 10 Speed 6 as some have reported, as the car’s size is comparable with the current Continental GT and in some of the shots you can make out a 2+2 seating arrangement. The EXP 10 Speed 6, if approved for production, will be a proper sports car with only two seats.

Underpinning the redesigned Continental GT is the Volkswagen Group’s MSB platform designed for large, rear- and all-wheel-drive cars with engines mounted up front. The platform made its debut in the 2017 Porsche Panamera.

2018 Bentley Continental GT spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

Porsche was in charge of development of the platform, which thanks to increased use of lightweight materials such as high-strength steel and aluminum in its construction should result in significant weight savings for the redesigned Continental GT. The platform will also end up in a redesigned Flying Spur.

Bentley’s redesigned Continental GT should once again offer both W-12 and V-8 engine options. While it’s unlikely we’ll see a diesel engine fitted to the car, a plug-in hybrid option has been confirmed. The W-12 should be the only option at launch. It will be the new twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W-12 with direct fuel injection that made its debut in the 2017 Bentley Bentayga. Factor on an output of at least 600 horsepower, up from the 582 hp found in the latest 2017 model.

The redesigned Continental GT should make its debut soon. It will arrive on the market late this year or early next, as a 2018 model. Shortly after the arrival of the coupe, Bentley will launch a redesigned Continental GT Convertible.

source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1027709_2018-bentley-continental-gt-spy-shots-and-video

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

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