KW Street Comfort & handling/suspension mods on the Octavia vRS245
The Octavia vRS 5E is based on the MQB platform which is extremely popular the world over and has massive aftermarket potential. With the vRS (230/245) in India we get the full fat EA888 2L engines that are capable of handling a lot more power than they come with from the factory, and adding power is probably the first mod that most of us do, but the handling side is a must if you want to extract and control all that power.
My goal was to make this fast, family sedan a lot more fun to drive and a lot more controllable. I am sharing my experiences and documenting it here, to encourage others to look beyond straight-line speed (which this car can easily do). Power is certainly an important component and needed, but a car that handles beautifully can be enjoyed at slower speeds in the city too, you dont need to only drive a fun car really fast to enjoy it.
Mercedes-Benz Expands EQC Range to the Extremes, AMG Line Costs More Than €73k 17 Feb 2021, 14:02 UTC ·
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Electrification efforts are in full swing over at Mercedes-EQ, and following the introduction of the EQA, the sub-brand is back with something new for its first electric SUV. The EQC gains two new versions in Europe that cater to a couple of extremes, as we’re presented with a new base model and a sporty AMG Line trim. 9 photos
The Mercedes-EQ EQC 400 4Matic is the new base variant that’s becoming available throughout all markets across the Old Continent in an identically configured version, enabling the German automaker to post a more affordable price tag of €66,068.80 (around $79,647 at the current exchange rates) on the window sticker.
Starting this spring - when the first deliveries are scheduled across Europe and the UK – Mercedes-Benz s most affordable entry into the fully electric EQ family will be the all-new EQA. If it looks familiar to you, it’s because the new CUV shares a lot of traits with the second-generation GLA. Naturally, the main difference comes in the form of a 140-kW (188 hp/190 PS) zero-emissions powertrain that should enable a range of up to 486 km (301 miles).
Mercedes-Benz EQA Unveiled as the 188-HP Electric Alternative to the GLA 20 Jan 2021, 12:20 UTC ·
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Mercedes-Benz is just one of the many legacy automakers promising the impending arrival of the EV revolution, only to fall a bit short at the moment. We could name a few other manufacturers that tout their eco-friendliness but have just one series-produced EV to show for: Volvo with the XC40 Recharge, Chevrolet with the Bolt EV, or Ford with the Mustang Mach-E.
Ford Ranger MS-RT Goes for Street Cred, Keeps 210-HP EcoBlue From Ranger Raptor 18 Jan 2021, 10:43 UTC ·
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The Blue Oval is on a roll these first days of 2021, especially when discussing how its commercial vehicles are doing sales wise. After the 44th consecutive sales leadership of the F-Series in America, we also just found out the Ranger was crowned as the most popular pickup truck across Europe. And the company is clearly aiming for an even better evolution in 2021. 21 photos
Ford is gradually moving away from less profitable sectors of the automotive industry, increasingly focusing on what consumers like the most. For the time being, that means crossovers, SUVs, and lots of pickup trucks. In Europe, those would be the little Puma and the fully electric Mustang Mach-E, as well as the Ranger.
2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Lose Trim Levels In The US ++ The number of trim levels has been reduced from seven to just four.
Alfa Romeo is bidding adieu to the 4C in North America with a Spider 33 Stradale Tributo special edition, but that’s not the only change prepared for the 2021 model year. The company’s other two cars sold in the United States, Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV, are also going through some tweaks to keep the models fresh in a competitive market.
First and foremost, it’s going to be a lot easier to pick the Giulia or Stelvio that fits your exact needs and budget as the lineups have been simplified. Alfa Romeo is cutting down the number of trim levels from seven to only four: Sprint, Ti, Ti Sport, and Quadrifoglio. Yes, the “Sprint” name is being revived, although it’s technically been around for a while as the Giulietta Sprint was launched in Europe back in 2014.