CARS GLOBALMAG December 2016

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• Coast to coast!

MISSES OF THE MONTH

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• NIO: A vision comes true - VIDEO • Lexus UX “inside-out” - VIDEO

AUTONEWS

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• Los Angeles Auto Show

RACING SIDE

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• Baja 1000: a day in the Desert • Mark Webber Interview

CLASSIC

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• A happy Sunday in autumn • Wow!

GLOBALNEWS • Pininfarina: the Chinese Way

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The final meeting of the FIA WTCC 2016 in Qatar also saw the end of Citroën Racing’s involvement in the competition. Now over, Citroën’s track racing adventure has brought three consecutive world titles Photo Citroen Sport - @World by Paulo Maria

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Aston Martin drivers Nicki Thiim and Marco Sørensen win 2016 FIA World Endurance GT Drivers Championship with their V8 Vantage GTE

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There are 11 classes in the National Autograss Sport Association (UK), with each class differing by the type of car set-up and engine size, which varies from 1,000cc Minis through to specifically designed spaceframe single-seater race craft with ultra-powerful V8s

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In the spirit of camaraderie formed around the passion of the Prancing Horse, members of the Ferrari Owners Club Singapore came together for the 2016 Drive of the Year to Phuket, Thailand

1 MONTH 5 PICS Podium finale for Hyundai Motorsport as Belgian driver Thierry Neuville claims second place in 2016 World Rally Championship Photo Hyundai Motorsport

FR ON T PA G E MERCEDES-BENZ GOES FROM COAST TO COAST WITHOUT ROADS

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COAST! A DOZEN MERCEDES-BENZ FOURWHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES HAVE SUCCESSFULLY TRAVERSED THE UK, FROM THE EAST COAST TO THE WEST COAST, WITHOUT THE USE OF ANY OPEN PUBLIC ROADS. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE FIRST EVER JOURNEY COMPLETED OFF-ROAD

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vehicles (a mixture of GLE, GLS and G-Class models) recently made the 65-mile journey across the Scottish Highlands, over the course of two days. The vehicles were all standard UKspecification cars, fitted with road-legal ‘mud tyres’, but with no modifications apart from the removal of side steps where fitted.

Leading the expedition was the iconic GClass, which since 1979 has blended rugged go-anywhere ability and luxury. Its permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive, low-range gearbox and three fully lockable differentials ensure that it can cope in the roughest of all terrain – not least the gravel, rock, wet grass, rivers and gelatinous mud of the Highlands.

It is hand-assembled in Graz, Austria, at the rate of just 15 vehicles a day.

Although the GLS’s quilted leather massage seats could suggest it is more about opulence than off-roading, the Off-Road package ensures it is equally at home off the beaten track.

The Off-Road package adds a centre differential lock; protective underbody panelling; a low-range gearbox; fully manual mode for the automatic transmission; special off-road programming for the ABS, ESP and 4ETS traction control; and an extra three selectable ride heights for the standard AIRMATIC air suspension. It also adds to the standard Driver Select system’s ‘Off-road’ mode with an ‘Off-road Plus’ mode for especially difficult terrain.

The stylish GLE might more commonly be seen on high streets rather than the Highlands, but when also equipped with the Off-Road Package it makes light work of the most arduous of routes. Just like the GLS, the GLE managed the entire off-road route, from rocks to rivers to muddy fields.

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In UK Mercedes runs Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, a brand experience centre in Weybridge, Surrey. Mercedes-Benz World has welcomed over 3 million visitors since it opened in 2006.

The UK is also home to Mercedes-Benz HighPerformancePowertrains and the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1™ team, where 1000 dedicate their work to Grand Prix Engineering.

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M IS S O F T HE MO NTH NextEV launches NIO Brand

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NextEV’s global brand NIO embodies the car company of the future and unveils the NIO EP9 electric supercar, probably the world’s fastest electric car. NIO EP9 has beaten the fastest Nürburgring lap time, achieving 7mins 5.12s

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November 21, at a launch event at the Saatchi Gallery in London, electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO. This visionary electric car brand will help users rediscover the ‘joyful lifestyle’ of car ownership by creating inspiring vehicles that deliver superior performance, a new benchmark for aesthetic design and unique user experiences.

Additionally, the company unveiled its electric supercar, the NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe (see the dedicated video).

On October 12th 2016, the EP9 lapped the 20.8km ‘Green Hell’ in 7m 05.12s, beating the previous EV lap record held, marking it out as the fastest electric car in the world. Additionally, on November 4th, it smashed the EV record at Circuit Paul Ricard in France, recording a time of 1m 52.78s, eclipsing the previous record of 2m 40s.

With four high-performance inboard motors and four individual gearboxes, the EP9 delivers 1-MegaWatt of power, equivalent to 1,360PS. The EP9 accelerates from

0-200kph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 313kph. With an interchangeable battery system, the EP9 is designed to be charged in 45 minutes and has a range of 427 kilometres.

The carbon cockpit and chassis embodies a new approach to performance vehicle design to handle the physical demands of a car with 3G cornering capabilities, with added structural solidity and aero efficiency. The EP9 is capable of achieving 24,000 Newtons of downforce at 240kph.

NextEV Founder and Chairman, William Li, said: “Today we launched our electric supercar that broke the record at the Nordschliefe.

The NIO EP9 was born to push limits and is the first stage of automotive production for NIO. It is a statement of our vision and technical and manufacturing capabilities. It is a best-in-class product that showcases what is possible with electric vehicles. We believe that when the car ownership experience exceeds expectations, electric vehicles will become the natural choice for everyone, leading to a more sustainable tomorrow. And with that, our vision of a blue sky will come true.”

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NextEV is a global start-up, designing and developing smart, highperformance, premium electric vehicles. NextEV has recruited thousands of world-class R&D and design experts from around the world with significant technology and management background from leading automobile and high tech companies. It has more than 2,000 employees in San Jose, Shanghai, Munich, London and eight other locations. In October, NextEV USA announced that it was issued an Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit by the California DMV and it would begin testing on public roads under the Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program guidelines as it progresses on its path to bring autonomy to market.

Investors include Tencent, Temasek, Sequoia Capital, Lenovo, TPG and other world-renowned investment institutions. The company is also involved in the FIA Formula E Championship where won the inaugural drivers’ championship title in 2015

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T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S OVERVIEW • Two-seater fully-electric supercar • Four-wheel drive • 1 MW delivery at wheel / 1,360 PS equivalent • 1735 kg total • Batteries = 635 kg (both) • Dimensions: 4888 x 2230 x 1150 mm POWERTRAIN • 777 V full electric Powertrain • Peak power - 1 MW • Peak torque - 1480 Nm at motor 0-7500 rpm • Peak torque - 6334 Nm at wheels 0-7500 rpm • 4 x inboard motors, 4 individual gear boxes • Torque vectoring • Battery changeable • 2 lithium batteries, indirectly water cooled (UN R100 compliance safety standards) • 45 minutes Battery charge time • 427 km range CHASSIS • Carbon monocoque chassis & bodywork • Active suspension • 4 way adjustable dampers • Full length floor diffuser • Front adjustable splitter optimized for downforce in cornering conditions • Active rear wing with 3 positions park, low drag, high downforce BRAKES & WHEEELS • Bespoke 6 pot calliper • Bespoke CCMR discs, 408x40 front, 408x36 rear • Bespoke wheel rims 13 x 19” and 10.5 x 21” with carbon inlays • 320/705 R19 - performance slick tyres • 295/35 R21 - show tyres with bespoke cut pattern

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CONCEPT LEXUS UX

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Designed by ED2, Lexus’ design centre in the South of France, the UX Concept represents a new step in the company’s design journey and a redefinition of the driving experience.

A powerful reinterpretation of the Lexus design signatures, the UX Concept reflects the brand’s determination that each of its models should have a unique, stand-alone character with a strong concept behind it; here represented by the powerful, inside out design concept and deconstructed interior styling

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new Lexus compact crossover concept vehicle, the UX Concept, made its world debut at the 2016 Paris motor show, showcasing Lexus’ vision for a compact SUV of the future.

This bold design embodies imaginative, forward-thinking technologies to provide occupants with a fully immersive experience. This sensation is generated through cockpit ergonomics which flow from the driver’s body, and innovative three-dimensional HMI technology.

The vehicle also features a first design execution of a breakthrough seat technology, the Kinetic Seat Concept, designed by Lexus in response to a re-evaluation of the principles of car seat occupancy.

The UX Concept is a new variety of four-seater crossover which contrasts the almost brutal appearance and real 4x4 presence of an off-roader with a low ground clearance and a coupe-like driving position, reinforcing the dynamic performance promise embedded in the compact packaging of the design.

At the heart of the design lies a futuristic, ‘inside-out’ concept which creates a strong synergy between exterior and interior styling.

In top view, this is most strongly represented by an X-shaped movement in the architecture from the cabin outwards and vice-versa.

To the front, the fenders flow seamlessly into the cabin to form housings for e-mirror screens showing the image from door-mounted, rear facing cameras. The dashboard top sits lower than these screens to combine a decon-

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structed look with excellent forward visibility.

To the rear, the bodywork again flows into the cabin, here forming the main structure of the rear seat headrests.

X-shaped movement from the inside outwards is similarly reinforced through the 4x4 style emphasis of the powerful fenders, with aerodynamically-efficient wheel arch cladding adding a further dimension to the design.

On board, signalled by the sharp, aggressive front fender and softer, more welcoming rear fender exterior treatment, the cabin offers two different perceptions of luxury in one volume.

The front represents agile sophistication and driver engagement, the rear -styled as a welcoming, soft lounge sofa which wraps around into the rear hinged back doors- the comfort and spaciousness of a robust SUV. Linked both by a central axis console element which floats the full length of the cabin and the visual transparency of a unique front seat design, front and rear space differences are further reinforced by the interior colour scheme. The front is dark, to communicate a premium, driver-focused environment, whilst the rear is light and far brighter to create an attractive, welcoming space.

The UX Concept highlights Lexus’ intention to attract an ever-wider group of new, younger, ever-connected urban customers -’Urbanites’to the brand for the first time.

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Exterior Designer Stephan Rasmussen said: “Our brief was to create a new genre of compact crossover; a vehicle that could progress the user experience and create something unique from a customer’s point of view. Inspiration came from many sources, but the main source of inspiration comes from the key phrases representing the character of the car: ‘Robust Yet Agile’ and ‘In and out styling concept’.

This comes from one of the Lexus fundamentals, the ‘Yet’ philosophy. We were looking for inspiration representing the synergy of contrasting values, in architecture, fashion design or nature, with a view to fusing lightness, structural, artistic and emotional values”

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ALFA ROMEO STELVIO As the second of a new generation of vehicles built on an all-new platform, the 2018 Stelvio epitomizes Alfa Romeo’s La meccanica delle emozioni (the mechanics of emotion) spirit, delivering race-inspired performance to the premium mid-size SUV segment. The all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Stelvio Ti models provide a wide-ranging list of standard features, including an all-aluminum, 2.0-liter, direct-injection turbo engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering a standard 280 horsepower and 306 lb.ft. of torque, class-exclusive carbon fiber driveshaft, dual exhaust with bright tips, 18-inch

aluminum wheels (available 19- and 20-inch wheels), leather seating, backup camera with rear park sensors, power liftgate, Formula One-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel with integrated push button start and much more.

Meanwhile Stelvio Quadrifoglio highlights Alfa Romeo’s performance and motorsport pedigree as the “halo” model in the lineup. The heart and soul of this ultra-high performance SUV is an all-aluminum, direct-injection 2.9-liter 24-valve bi-turbo intercooled V-6 engine, delivering a best-in-class 505 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque, and a standard Q4 all-wheel-drive system.

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ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH S Sharper styling, greater potency and increased athleticism define this latest evolution of the Aston Martin Vanquich S. Central to this is the naturally-aspirated 6.0 litre V12 engine, which now produces 580bhp and enjoys sensational throttle response, thanks to a revised, freer-breathing intake system. Visually the Vanquish S can be readily distinguished by a new aerodynamic package. Fashioned from exposed carbon fibre, this revised front splitter and rear diffuser combine to deliver a meaningful reduction in frontal lift with a minimal penalty in additional drag. Combined with visually striking new quad exhaust outlets the Vanquish S has more aggressive appearance, entirely fitting for Aston Martin’s most overtly sporting GT production model.

BUICK CASCADA SPORT RED WITH DARK EFFECTS PACKAGE The new Sport Touring Cascada in Sport Red with the exclusive Dark Effects package is the second unique expression added to Buick’s convertible lineup this year. Earlier this fall, the 2017 Cascada Sport Touring launched with a vibrant True Blue exterior color, an exclusive new 20-inch wheel design and sporty interior trim. Exterior styling is a top consideration for customers, and the Cascada’s new Dark Effects package features a gloss-black finish on the grille, mirror caps, as well as body-color trim across the decklid. Inside, new red stitching adds contrast to the instrument panel, doors and seats. The package is paired exclusively with the new Sport Red exterior color and is available only on the Cascada Sport Touring model in limited volume - 150 initial vehicles will arrive starting February 1, 2017.

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AUDI A5 AND S5 SPORTBACK The 2018 A5 and S5 Sportback models mirror the coupe’s breakthrough design language, featuring a wider, flatter Singleframe grille and longer, lower hood lines that highlight the powerful engines of the new A5 family vehicles. The precise wave-design shoulder line is more pronounced than previous generations and wider wheel arches provide design cues to the vehicle’s quattro DNA. Rear horizontal design lines joined by the slim, yet sculptural three-dimension LED taillights offer a distinctly powerful look and emphasize vehicle width. Similar to the Coupe and Cabriolet

models, the A5 Sportback comes equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission that produces 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque and sprints from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The S5 Sportback is equipped with a re-engineered 3.0-liter TFSI V6 engine to produce an impressive 354 hp and 369 lbft of torque and sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The S5 is also newly equipped with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission that is well suited for the low-end torque of the new 3.0-liter turbocharged engine.

AUDI Q5 The 2018 Audi Q5 applies the distinctive Audi “Q” SUV design language. The exterior has been redesigned to feature enhanced lines including a flat, coupelike roof line coupled with a strong, wave-design shoulder line and pronounced wheel arches. It also offers improved interior space compared to the previous generation, with more rear legroom and shoulder room, as well as increased cargo capacity with the second row seats folded down. The redeveloped 2.0-liter TFSI® engine generates 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque to sprint from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, over a full second faster than its predecessor.

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CHEVROLET COLORADO ZR2 & EQUINOX Compared to a standard Colorado, the ZR2 features a much wider track and a lifted suspension. The ZR2 features 17 x 8 inch aluminum wheels, in a pattern exclusive to the ZR2, wrapped in 31-inch Goodyear Duratrac offroad tires for exceptional traction. The all-new 3.6L V-6, mated to a class-exclusive HydraMatic 8L45 8-speed automatic transmission, yields 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, while the class-exclusive Duramax diesel engine produces 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque and will provide excellent range to overland drivers.

Offering an expressive design, the latest connectivity, more safety features and a trio of propulsion choices - including the segment’s only turbo-diesel - the all-new Equinox is a fresh and modern compact SUV. It will go on sale in the first quarter of 2017 in North America. A range of three turbocharged engines, including the segment’s first turbo-diesel in North America, provides customers more choices. Engines include a 1.5L turbo, a 2.0L turbo that is matched with GM’s new nine-speed automatic transmission and a 1.6L turbo-diesel.

FORD ECOSPORT Ford introduced the all-new EcoSport for North America. The EcoSport, a capable and connected compact SUV, boasts B&O PLAY audio system featuring 10 speakers. Along with 10 exterior color choices, there are seven ambient lighting options and four trim level offerings – S, SE, SES and Titanium. All series feature a swing-gate-style tailgate. Equipped with either the 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost or 2.0-liter four-cylinder, EcoSport provides power and control. Drivers opting for the 2.0-liter engine get Ford’s Intelligent 4WD standard. Both come with sixspeed automatic transmissions.

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GENESIS G80 3.3T SPORT Genesis introduced the all-new 2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport trim. It builds on the popular Genesis G80 and adds a powerful new 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 engine plus unique sport performance upgrades delivering improved driving dynamics and sport agility. In addition, distinctive styling elements and features visually differentiate the new 3.3T Sport from the rest of the enhanced Genesis G80 model line-up. The 2018 Genesis G80 is scheduled to arrive in the Spring of 2017.

HONDA CIVIC SI PROTOTYPE The shimmering Rallye Red Pearl Honda Civic Si Prototype features a full Factory Performance aero kit, including front and rear splitters and rear spoiler, plus a center-mounted polygonal exhaust finisher and 19-inch 235/35Y high-performance tires mounted on HFP 19 x 8J 10-spoke forged aluminum alloy wheels. The 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Si Sedan will be powered by a high-performance, high-torque 1.5-liter, directed-injected and turbocharged DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine with dual variable cam timing mated to a short-shifting 6-speed manual transmission.

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INFINITI Q60 3.0T SPORT Designated by the silver “S� model badge, the new Q60 3.0t Sport is the latest addition to the 2017 Q60 portfolio and is equipped with the new VR-series 3.0 liter V6 twin turbo engine featuring 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Offering select content from the Q60 Red Sport 400 flagship, the Q60 3.0t Sport includes sport brakes with silver-painted calipers, sport-tuned Dynamic Digital Suspension, carbon fiber interior trim, semi-aniline leather-appointed sport seats, paddle shifters and aluminum-accented pedals.

JEEP RENEGADE DESERTHAWK & ALTITUDE The Jeep Renegade Deserthawk takes the Renegade Trailhawk’s rugged appearance a step further with exclusive features and functionality inspired by the desert. Available in Alpine White, Anvil, Black or Deserthawkexclusive Mojave Sand, the Jeep Renegade Deserthawk features fully painted 17-inch black wheels, exclusive hood and rear body panel decals, rock rails and Trailer Tow Group.

Inside, the Renegade Deserthawk features an exclusive interior with black leather seats, Light Frost stitching and accents, all-weather floor mats and cargo tray mat.

The 2017 Jeep Renegade Altitude features a unique “blacked-out” look with a distinct, aggressive flair. Available in all exterior colors, the Jeep Renegade Altitude features 18inch Gloss Black wheels with Gloss Black accents around the exterior, including the front and rear badges, grille rings and tail lamp rings. Inside, the Renegade special edition’s blacked-out theme continues with a black interior, black premium cloth seats and High Gloss Black finishes. Metal Diamond accents are found throughout on key touch points, such as the shifter knob and door handles.

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LAMBORGHINI HURACAN SPYDER Automobili Lamborghini presented the Lamborghini Huracรกn rear-wheel drive Spyder. The rear-wheel drive Huracรกn Spyder features a newly designed front and rear with a dynamic but more aggressive look distinguishing it from the four-wheel drive version by adopting the soft-top solution. Its naturally aspirated V10 5.2 l engine sends 426 kW / 580 hp to the rear axle, with its

dry weight of just 1,509 kg providing a weightto-power ratio of 2.6 kg/hp. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is achieved in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 319 km/h. The rear-wheel drive Spyder will be available in markets worldwide from January 2017, priced between the two and four-wheel drive coupe models and completing the core Huracรกn product range.

LEXUS LS The 2017 Lexus LS offers a raft of driver-assist technologies, including the Advanced Pre-Collision System with Collision Avoidance Assist. This system is designed to assist the driver in avoiding or mitigating frontal collisions with vehicles and pedestrians, under certain conditions. At speeds lower than 24 mph, this technology can help the driver to avoid accidents by automatically bringing the LS to a full stop. The car mounts a 4.6-liter V8 teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Its 386 horsepower (359 hp with AWD) and 367 lb.ft. of torque move the LS 460 to highway speeds with consummate ease.

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LINCOLN NAVIGATOR CONCEPT The Lincoln Navigator Concept vehicle is equipped with several drive modes designed to improve ride and handling and allow drivers to find the experience that best suits their given terrain. Drive modes affect steering, suspension and noise levels. A 360-degree camera and enhanced park assist features take the stress out of parallel and perpendicular parking. Navigator concept’s Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection uses radar and camera technology to scan the road ahead.

If a collision risk with a vehicle or pedestrian is detected, the system provides a warning to the driver. If the driver doesn’t respond, it can automatically apply up to full braking force to help reduce the severity of – even eliminate – some frontal collisions.

MAZDA CX-5 The new Mazda CX-5 prioritizes passenger comfort and adopts G-Vectoring Control, the first of the SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS vehicle motion control technologies. The body color lineup includes the newly developed Soul Red Crystal, which highlights Mazda’s KODO designs. The powertrain lineup comprises the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and 2.5 gasoline, and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel engines.

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MERCEDES-MAYBACH S650 CABRIOLET The first cabriolet from the MercedesMaybach brand is limited to 300 examples worldwide and to just 75 units in the U.S. It includes high-end appointments in the interior make up part of the vehicle’s special characteristics. In the US market three attractive themes will be available for this exclusive cabriolet: Zircon Red paint with Porcelain / Black interior, Cote d’Azur Blue paint with Porcelain / Saddle Brown interior and design Diamond White paint with Porcelain / Yacht Blue Interior - plus hand-finished craftsmanship of the leather seats with perforations in a waterfallstyle look. The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet is powered by a 6.0L V12 biturbo engine with an output of 621 hp.

MINI COUNTRYMAN The new MINI Countryman is 20 centimetres long than its predecessor, has powerful proportions and in addition to the characteristic raised seating position, it provides considerably more space on its five fully-fledged seats and luggage compartment. In the US automotive market, there are two petrol engines to choose from, both of which are of the latest generation featuring MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology. Both engines can be combined with the new efficiency-optimised version of the all-wheel drive system ALL4. In addition, the new MINI Countryman is the first model of the British brand to be available with a plugin hybrid drive. In the form of the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 it has a range of up to 40 kilometres running on electricity alone.

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NISSAN VERSA NOTE & JUKE BLACK PEARL EDITION The 2017 Versa Note is highlighted by a dynamic new front end treatment, with a new front fascia and “V-Motion” grille. It is powe-

red by a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, matched with a next-generation Nissan Xtronic transmission, helping achieve up to an EPA-estimated 39 miles per gallon highway fuel economy.

Starting with a well-equipped JUKE SV (with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive), the 2017 JUKE Black Pearl Edition provides aftermarket style personalization straight from the factory. Just 1,250 units will be built – 1,000 to be sold in the United States and 250 in Canada. Like all 2017 JUKE models (non-NISMO), the Black Pearl Edition features a 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque – combining performance and good fuel economy.

NISSAN ROGUE ONE STAR WARS LIMITED EDITION Nissan unveiled the 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition. Custom features include a unique badge, exclusive interior and exterior trim items and a full-size Death Trooper collectible helmet. Only 5,400 units of the Limited Edition vehicle will be available in the U.S. and Canadian markets. The Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition package will be available for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $1,990, and is only available on 2017 Rogue SV equipped with the Sun and Sound Touring Package.

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MITSUBISHI EX CONCEPT The MITSUBISHI eX Concept is a vision for a unique 100 percent electric-powered compact SUV aimed at the fast-growing compact SUV market. It uses Mitsubishi’s electric-powered technologies and all-wheel control combined with automated driving, connected car interfacing and active safety technologies. Together with the reduction in weight and higher efficiency of the new EV system, a reduction in the weight of the body has given the MITSUBISHI eX Concept a cruising range of 400km (248.5 mi-

les). This drivetrain delivers 70 kW (94 horsepower) to both front and rear wheels for a total output of 140 kW (188 horsepower) of power. The Twin Motor 4WD drivetrain incorporates the S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control system that uses braking to control the front wheels and a transfer mechanism (Active Yaw Control) that varies torque split between the rear wheels.

With the AYC controlling rear wheel drive split, the MITSUBISHI eX Concept delivers handling that faithfully reflects driver intent.

PORSCHE PANAMERA EXECUTIVE LINEUP Porsche is continuing to expand the model range of the new Panamera having presented the luxury saloon with a new 243 kW (330 hp) V6 turbo petrol engine (up by 20hp from the corresponding engine of the previous Panamera), along with an extended Executive version as yet another body option.

The Executive models of the big Porsche, with their 150 millimetre longer wheelbase, expand the body and equipment portfolio at the top end of the model line. Designed as a chauffeur saloon, this Porsche is available in the all-wheel drive versions Panamera 4 Executive (243 kW / 330 hp), Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive (340 kW / 462 hp), Panamera 4S Executive (324 kW / 440 hp) and Panamera Turbo Executive (404 kW / 550 hp).

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RAM 1500 REBEL MOJAVE SAND This is the first time Mojave Sand exterior paint has been available on a Ram truck model and is exclusive to the limited production Rebel. In addition to the new body color, the new Rebel package includes a black-decaled performance hood and a new, unique fully black interior. The new black Rebel interior features black anodized bezels on the doors, center console, instrument panel and gauge cluster trim rings. The Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand starting MSRP is $45,590 plus $1,320 destination. Mojave Sand production is limited to 1,500 units, which will start arriving in dealerships in December 2016.

SUBARU VIZIV-7 CONCEPT Subaru unveiled the Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept. Subaru VIZIV is a concept series embodying the future vision of car development for the “enjoyment and peace of mind” that Subaru wants to provide to customers. With full

TOYOTA C-HR The all-new 2018 Toyota C-HR compact crossover was presented in Los Angeles. Toyota’s New Global Architecture, or TNGA, allowed the production model C-HR to stay true to the original concept’s form. The diamond theme permeates throughout the silhouette.

Powerful wheel arches and 18-inch aluminum wheels accentuate the posture. The C-HR is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 144 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. All power is directed to the front wheels via a Continuously Variable Transmission.

three-row capability and Subaru’s DYNAMIC x SOLID design philosophy, Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept shows the size direction of the all-new three-row midsize SUV to be introduced to the North American market in early 2018.

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF & PASSAT GT CONCEPT Volkswagen is updating the Golf. The main focus of the 2017 model year is - alongside new engines, sharper design and new driver assistance systems - a completely new generation of infotainment systems. The top-of-the-range “Discover Pro� system can be operated by

gesture control, a world first for the compact car segment. With its 9.2-inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display, which is also new to the Golf.

More than 20 design changes from the standard Passat mark the GT as a unique, from the black honeycomb grille insert with red accent lines that harken to those on the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the upgrades include unique bumper treatments, black window surrounds, a black roof and trunk spoiler, LED headlights, smoked taillights, a dual trapezoidal exhaust and a sport muffler. The 19-inch Tornado wheels cover red-painted brake calipers, and a 0.6-inch reduction in ride height gives the Passat GT concept a road-hugging stance. Power comes from the Volkswagen 3.6-liter FSI VR6, which makes 280 horsepower, tied to a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, controlled through shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS While the Atlas grew from the CrossBlue concept first displayed in 2013, it’s much larger and more substantial in appearance than the concept. The Volkswagen design philosophy of “simplicity and precision” drove the team at every stage of the design, from the grille and standard LED headlights to the stitching in the seats. As one example, the designers integrated the LED Daytime Running Lights into the grille with a generous amount of chrome and detail for a robust look. The functionality of the seven-seat layout was paramount in the Atlas’ development, with third-row seats that do not suffer in comfort compared to the second-row location, and an easy-access system to the third row that is usable even if car seats are installed in the second row.

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A Day in th A Day in the Desert

Starting and finishing in the heart of Ensenada in front of the historic Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center, the course of the Baja 1000 traveled in a counterclockwise direction through Mexico’s Baja California. The 854-mile course covered both sides of the peninsula and included four checkpoints and 122 viritual checkpoints. 277 total entries from 33 U.S. States and 18 other countries battled for a whole day in one of the most extreme deserts on the planet

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Methodically

mastering a radically rugged course and a highly competitive field of challengers, Las Vegas’ Rob MacCachren put on a show with an assist from co-driver Jason Voss, driving to the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck victory at the 49th annual SCORE Baja 1000.

The victory in the Granddaddy of all Desert Races gave the veteran MacCachren a three-peat in one of the world’s toughest, roughest and longest desert races. The daring duo finished the mentally-draining, physically grueling, vehicle-destroying 854 mile race that started and finished in Ensenada in 17 hours, 12 minutes and 58 seconds while averaging a solid 49.63 miles per hour in the No. 11 Rockstar Energy MacCachren Mo-

The No. 11 Rockstar Energy MacCachren Motorsports Ford F-150 team celebrates the victory at the 49th SCORE Baja 1000

torsports Ford F-150. In winning the iconic desert race for the third straight year, they defeated a field of 270 starters in cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles and quads (31 of which in the marquee SCORE Trophy Truck division for high-tech, 850-horsepower unlimited production trucks).

In earning the overall victory of the SCORE Baja 1000, Rob MacCachren recorded his record 14th career SCORE Trophy Truck race win and Voss picked up his second career SCORE Trophy Truck race win. MacCachren started his tri-fecta run in the SCORE Baja 1000 in 2014 with Andy McMillin and Jason Voss as additional drivers and last year won his second straight with McMillin. MacCachren, a six-time motorsports All-America driver who now has nine SCORE Baja 1000 class wins including four overalls, started the race and drove the first 498 miles, turning over the wheel to the talented Voss to drive the rest of the way to the finish line.

Racers from Mexico and Las Vegas finished second and third overall: for the second straight year, Mexico’s Carlos ‘Apdaly’ Lopez of Tecate, who won last year’s SCORE Trophy Truck season point championship, finished second in the No. 1 RPM Racing Chevy Rally Truck splitting driving with his father Juan C. Lopez in a time of 17:39:45 with an average speed of 48.38 mph. Third overall in the new No. 91 Monster Energy Terrible Herbst Motorspors Ford F-150 were Troy Herbst and Ryan Arciero, in 17:42:10 at 48.27 mph.

Rob MacCachren and Jason Voss, overall winners on a Ford F-150

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Ronny Wilson, winner in the Class 1 category and sixteenth overall on a Jimco-Chevy

Jamie Galles and Lence Jorgensen (Brenthel) finished second in Class 1

Troy Herbst and Ryan Arciero, third overall on Ford F-150

Wayne Matlock (Polaris) finished second in the UTV Pro Forced Induction class

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Rob MacCachren said: “It is a good feeling. My first overall SCORE Baja 1000 win was in 2007 to Cabo and the feeling I got winning that race was second to none. We had a flawless day with 854.50 miles of the most brutal desert in Baja. We had over 80 people down here helping us with this race. We had 11 chase trucks and four fuel stops and lots of people at home rooting us on. It was a really good day. When we were first on the road we had an alternator wire that had broken off so we had to get that fixed. That put us down for about nine minutes. After that we were fourth on the road and we started working our way back up. Around mile 475 the Riviera truck (No. 3 Mark Post) and one of the Herbst trucks (No. 91 Troy Herbst) was still in front of us but they pulled over to pit so we went on by. I gave the truck to Jason at mile 498.

He was first on the road from there and just nailed it.�

Jason Voss (left) and Rob MacCachren (right)

Night action in the desert at the 49th SCORE Baja 1000

Levi Gikson and William Wallace on a CanAm in the UTV Pro Forced Induction class

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Jamie Huerta Jr. and Bryan Hanson (Tag), third in Class 1

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Mark Webber talks to a young Mark Webber

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Mark toghether with teammate David Coulthard during the winter tests ahead of the 2007 season GEPA Pictures - Red Bull Content Pool

Mark Webber retired from professional motorsport at the end of the World Endurance race in Bahrain on November 19. Here the much loved Aussie, who won nine races in Formula 1 for Red Bull between 2007-2013, gives advice to his 25-year-old self, before his F1 debut, on how to handle life in the fast lane.

years will go quicker than you can ever imagine and will take you to the heights of Formula One and within one race of claiming the World Championship. It will introduce you to people and opportunities that will shape and influence you in everything you do. As you already know, even getting to Formula One has been extremely difficult; it’s already a huge change from 1997 when Aussie rugby union legend David Campese stepped in to loan you some money so you could continue racing in British Formula Three!

Remember the times aged six when you used to ride your dirt bike on the farm in Australia, commentating to yourself about being in races with your heroes? And the times when go-karting with incredible dreams and ambitions of one day visiting a famous track in Eu-

rope like Silverstone or Monaco, let alone the thrill of racing on one? You will live out all of these dreams and more, with memories of racing with some of the best in the business like Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso in your mind forever. Make sure you enjoy every moment.

When you line up for your debut Grand Prix in Australia with Minardi in 2002, aged 25, you have it all to learn but a challenge is not something you will ever shy away from. As you become older and wiser, you will begin to realise there were times when you would have liked to have done things a bit differently but it’s all part of the learning curve and there’s no rewind button!

The nerves and homesickness you felt when moving to Europe as a small fish in a big pond have already disappeared, but don’t forget the people who didn’t believe you could make it.

Turn it into a positive and use it to fuel the fire.

Mark during a Formula 1 demo in Naples, ITALY in 2010

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B y M ar k t o M ar k All the difficulties are just part of the ride.

Whether it is the dangerous accidents - some your fault and some not - or the ginormous challenge of learning how to beat people at the highest level consistently, embrace the task at hand and get amongst it from the start.

And the biggest advice I can give to you is don’t be afraid to utilize the experts around you from the very start of your career. On the technical side, try and get more out of the resources that you have available to you at a much younger age. It is really hard to get that wisdom early, but not impossible.

You will always have good relationships with so many people you work with but play to their strengths which in turn will benefit your

performance. It is really important and comes with experience but working with great people will help get the best out of you. There will be people with more talent but they will never figure out how to do this and won’t even have a career in Formula 1.

Of course you won’t win every race you enter and you will have some headwind along the way which you need to deal with in the best possible way. Use every training session to squeeze everything possible out of yourself and that will be the secret to having a long career. Keep your emotions level and in check, being sensible with the absolute highs and dealing with the absolute lows in a measured way – there will regularly be both.

The last chapter of the Mark’s career has been spent with Porsche on the Endurance Championship. Webber won the World Title in 2015

The last victory with Porsche, in the Shanghai 2016 WEC race with young Aussie Brendon Hartley and German Timo Bernhard Dutch Photo Agency - Red Bull Content Pool

Some of the best times in your career will be at Red Bull Racing. After a tough period at Williams, grab this new opportunity with both hands and make the most of the honest and open relationship with David Coulthard, who you will learn a hell of a lot from and help to build the team with while becoming great mates away from the track too.

A certain mountain biking accident early on won’t help! You will be pretty second-hand and far too unfit to be hanging onto a GP drive lying in the hospital bed in 2008 after breaking your leg badly at your own charity event in Australia, but the team will stick by you.

Dietrich Mateschitz will give you peace of mind and tell you Red Bull is right behind you while ensuring you have the best medical care possible which will help you return in time for the ‘09 season. His patience and loyalty is

something you will never, ever forget.

You will recover and go on to get your first pole position and win your first Formula 1race in Germany in 2009 before adding a further eight victories, 12 poles and 42 podiums along the way to a grand total of 215 Grands Prix.

2010 will be a special year that, ultimately, will end in your biggest disappointment after leading the Championship by 16 points with three races to go, before losing out in the title decider in Abu Dhabi. Be very proud of the achievement though as you put yourself in contention in a lot of races and drove very well the whole year. Your teammate, Sebastian Vettel, will lead the Championship for one race and win the title – that is the way racing goes sometimes.

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Although it will be a big call when you decide to hang up your Formula 1 helmet at the end of 2013, it’s definitely the right decision especially as you will have been eyeing up something to reignite your fire after 12 years on the F1 treadmill. Perhaps you never would have imagined you’d be joining a sports car team again after Le Mans ’99 but you will sign up with the brand new Porsche LMP1 programme and will have an amazing three years.

You’ll be surprised how much you enjoy sharing a car with teammates again – you’ll build some great friendships and walk away with a Drivers’ World Championship under your belt.

Then, despite still feeling young and having a huge amount of knowledge and experience to draw upon, you will step away from the cockpit for the final time. You will be bowing out when you’re still driving well and enjoying it but it’s the right decision. It might sound baffling to you now but there will come a time when lap times just aren’t as important to you anymore.

Lastly, and probably most importantly, don’t ever forget to treat people with respect and race fairly throughout your career. Always.

The way you were brought up by your family should never change.

You will want to retire without there being a single person you can’t shake hands with and say that we put it all out there and that it was all done in the correct way. It is important that all the trophies you will win and have at home have been won fairly.

Don’t forget your roots, Mark, you will always be a country boy who really just loves to go racing.

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CL A S S I C Veterans make their annual pilgrimage from capital to coast under glorious blue skies

A happy Sunday in aut As a crisp and chilly London was still covered by darkness, nearly 400 pioneering veteran cars, their intrepid drivers and plucky passengers gathered in Hyde Park on Sunday 6th November, waiting for daybreak to signal the start of the annual London to Brighton Run

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Una Oldsmobile Curved del 1903 transita sul Mall

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The 1895 Peugeot was the oldest car at the start

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120 years since the original Emancipation Run, which was held in 1896 to celebrate the Locomotive on the Highway Act. This raised the speed limit for ‘light locomotives’ from 4 to 14 mph and abolished the need for a man to walk ahead waving a red flag.

It also marked 130 years since German engineer Karl Benz revealed his Patent Motorwagen, a petrol-powered three-wheeler regarded as the world’s first automobile. In his honour, this year’s Run had a German theme which was supported by Daimler Benz who entered a number of early Benz and Mercedes cars from its museum. One of these, a 1901 Benz Spider, was driven by ex-Formula 1 team owner turned TV pundit Eddie Jordan.

Jordan was not the only former F1 team owner turning back the clock on the road to Brighton. Ross Brawn also completed the course in his 1904 Wilson Pilcher.

After the ceremonial tearing of the red flag – performed this year by Jordan – the cars set off alongside Buckingham Palace and down the Mall before heading past Big Ben and over Westminster Bridge at the start of the journey to the coast.

With the 60-mile route bathed in autumnal sunshine and lined by hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators, the first target for the intrepid automobilists was Crawley and The Harrods Stop at Honda Gatwick. Here their cars could be fettled while the participants enjoyed warming refreshments from the Harrods Food Halls.

While the Run is famously not a race, the Time Trial introduces a competitive element.

More than 180 entrants, more than ever before, elected to take part in the Trial by attempting to keep to a strict average speed for the stretch between Crawley and Burgess Hill. The winner was Wolfgang Presinger in a 1904 Covert who covered the 13 miles at an average speed of 8.05mph compared to his 8mph target.

In total 351 of the 392 starters made it to Brighton before the 4.30pm deadline to claim a coveted finishers’ medal. Appropriately in a year celebrating German cars, the first car home was the 1903 racing Mercedes driven

by Chris Scott from Jersey which arrived in the sunny seaside resort shortly after 10am.

With a mighty 9.2-litre engine under the bonnet delivering an impressive 60bhp, perhaps that was no surprise.

The Royal Automobile Club’s Peter Read, Chairman of the Motoring Committee, said: “Once again this remarkable event – the world’s largest gathering of veteran cars and the globe’s biggest free-to-view motoring event – was a huge success, a fitting tribute to the men and machines who first put the world on wheels.

The weather was glorious – if a little chilly – this year, and that was a real bonus for the spectators, the participants taking part not to mention the volunteer marshals who, fittingly, make sure it runs like a well-oiled machine.

Here’s to next year when the Run will be held on 5th November, ahead of Bonfire Night.”

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The forst cars arrived in Brighton has been this 1903 Mercedes 9.2 lt.

351 of 392 cars started in London reached the final Brighton arrival

The Run marked the end of the Royal Automobile Club’s London Motor Week – a seven-day celebration of motoring, which included an art exhibition, motoring lectures, a motoring forum and a motoring book awards evening. The penultimate event in the week was the free-to-view Regent Street Motor Show, on Saturday 5th November, which turned London’s flagship shopping street into a motoring showcase that put the spotlight on veterans and moderns alike and attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors.

A 1903 Panhard-Levassor along the famous Brighton Pavilion

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A 1904 Brennan with the Big Ben on the back

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Mrs. Jodie Kidd, on the Harrods Pope Wawaerly 1901, runs early in the morning in front of Buckingham Palace

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This 1960 vehicle served as Arkus-Duntov’s (the “father of the Corvette) personal testbed for what became the Chevrolet Corvette in the 1960s. Fitted with a 377ci aluminum small block, an advanced Rochester fuelinjection system and Indystyle tires and wheels, the car comes with considerable paperwork and history and stands as one of the experimental landmarks of General Motors history

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of the most important pieces of American automotive history, the Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle 1 (CERV 1) was developed between 1959 and 1960 by Zora Arkus-Duntov as a functional mid-engine, open-wheel, single-seat prototype racing car. It served as Duntov’s personal Corvette engineering test bed; a platform for engineers to develop and refine the Chevrolet body, chassis and suspension systems. Duntov drove the CERV 1 in demo laps at the U.S. Grand Prix in 1960, but that is as far as its racing aspirations went, due to the ban on manufacturer-sponsored racing at the time.

The car was designed by Larry Shinoda and Tony Lapine, and was originally equipped with a 283ci/350hp small-block V8 weighing only 350 lbs because of the use of aluminum and magnesium engine components.

The CERV 1 features a four-wheel independent suspension, 4-speed manual transmission and front disc and rear drum brakes. The steering system features a high-efficiency recirculating-ball-type steering gear of 12:1 ratio; overall steering ratio is a very fast 13.5:1.

Fuel is delivered via two rubber bladder fuel cells with a total capacity of 20 gallons. Fuelinjected small-block technology was developed using this incredible car.

Later, for even greater performance, Duntov refitted the CERV 1 with a 377ci (6.1 ltr.) aluminum small block, an advanced Rochester fuel-injection system, and Indy-style tires and wheels. Shinoda also redesigned the body structure for greater aerodynamics and the car recorded a top speed of 206 mph.

Includes loads of paperwork and history on the car, which stands as one of the experimental landmarks of GM history.

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G LO B A L N E WS The DX3 designed

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CHINESE WAY The DX3 is a new compact SUV designed for young generations with a dynamic lifestyle.

In the next 5 years, SEM will develop together with Pininfarina different types of SUVs with the goal of forming an entire family of products for China

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new compact SUV DX3, the second model born from the collaboration between Pininfarina and South East Motor-SEM, recently made its debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show.

The DX3, combining a sporty look with flowing and elegant lines typical of Pininfarina, will form the basis for the future style language of the DX series as in the next 5 years, SEM will develop together with Pininfarina different types of SUVs with the goal of forming an entire family of products for China.

The DX3 is a new compact SUV designed for young generations with a dynamic lifestyle.

Together with SEM Pininfarina experimented a variety of design proposals to create an innovative vision based on the values of SEM linked to the expectations of young customers.

DX3’s design expresses vigor and momentum through a dynamic flow of surfaces like moving water. A powerful and muscular design with bold and generous shapes. All of these elements are blended together in a single flow, like in the artistic conception of Chinese Calligraphy, creating a design of perfect balance between vigor, sport and power. The interiors as well offer a new on board experience both exciting and vibrant. The dashboard reminds the dynamism of an aircraft through the strong identity expression of the air vents. The high precision and quality of the interior details, from the multifunctional steering wheel and aircraftstyled gearshift to the super large touch screen, offer an intuitive interaction and a joyful driving experience to the user. The result is a young and fashionable SUV that moves forward the design expression of SEM to a new level of confidence. The confidence of beauty.

T H E C H I N E S E WAY The DX 3 is the continuation of the design activities on the DX7, the first Chinese SUV with an Italian touch, presented at Auto Shanghai 2015. Thanks to Pininfarina design, the DX7 boomed winning dozens of awards, among which the Red Dot China Good Design Award and the SUV of the Year Award in 2015 as part of the “China Automotive Billboard Awards”. Since it went into production in July 2015, moreover, the DX7 exceeded for different consecutive months the target of 10,000 monthly orders, rapidly conquering the Chinese SUV market. The DX7 had already won, in his first appearance at the Guangzhou Motor Show in 2014, the prize “The most awaited local SUV brand” awarded by more than 100 media and more than 50,000 visitors.

Cooperation between Pininfarina and SEM began in 2012. Following the commercial success of the DX7, South East Motor will deepen the collaboration with Pininfarina developing new quality products for Chinese consumers. At present, Pininfarina and South East Motor are already working on the next generation of new models.

To actively contribute to the success of the partnership with South East Motor is the Pininfarina Automotive Engineering Shanghai team, established in 2010 with the aim of locating a satellite design development in Shanghai, automotive strategic site for the Asian region.

Today PAES is an established outpost of commercial development and design creation that, under the guidance of Federico Viganò (General Manager) and Orazio Daldosso (Design Director) and supervision from Italy of the Chief Creative Officer Fabio Filippini, can count on a multicultural team of 20 people that give the Chinese headquarters of Pininfarina a strong international character and global vision in the daily challenge to an increasingly demanding market.

The 2015 data are clear: growth of the customer portfolio, 3 million euros of revenues (more than tripled compared to 2014), over 20 projects developed, 7 of which in collaboration with the Italian headquarters and 14 independently, 20 clay models and 13 models CAS made. A development which also required the expansion of the offices and the transfer to the technological hub Auto City, also in Shanghai.

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Pininfarina was the first Italian design house to provide styling and engineering services to Chinese carmakers since 1996. Since then, Pininfarina has expanded its range of activities by developing partnerships with manufacturers like AviChina (Hafei), Chery, Changfeng, Brilliance, BAIC, JAC and others, for which commercially successful vehicles have been designed

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