Bugatti Drops the Lid off 1,200PS Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse in Geneva
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AMP to Debut All-Electric Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Detroit Motor Show
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Adding another new green vehicle to the long line forming at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show, AMP Electric Vehicles will premiere it's latest electric conversion based on the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Ohio-based company is in the business of converting gasoline-powered vehicles to electrichaving previously offered a battery-powered version of the Saturn Sky while it currently converts the 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 and the Chevrolet Equinox (for fleet use).
Commenting about the pure electric Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jim Taylor, AMP CEO said: "Beginning with a world class vehicle, and adding AMP's electrification results in an EV that offers everything SUV Customers expect: smooth powerful performance, zero emissions and up to a 100-mile range."
AMP said that it will announce pricing, initial delivery dates and market distribution for the Grand Cherokee EV at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
*Regular 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee shown in pictures
Adding another new green vehicle to the long line forming at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show, AMP Electric Vehicles will premiere it's latest electric conversion based on the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Ohio-based company is in the business of converting gasoline-powered vehicles to electrichaving previously offered a battery-powered version of the Saturn Sky while it currently converts the 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 and the Chevrolet Equinox (for fleet use).
Commenting about the pure electric Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jim Taylor, AMP CEO said: "Beginning with a world class vehicle, and adding AMP's electrification results in an EV that offers everything SUV Customers expect: smooth powerful performance, zero emissions and up to a 100-mile range."
AMP said that it will announce pricing, initial delivery dates and market distribution for the Grand Cherokee EV at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
*Regular 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee shown in pictures
New Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse gets 1,200-Horses
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Bugatti Presents a Trio of Special Edition Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Supercars at Dubai Show
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While the coupe version of Bugatti's Veyron series has been sold out, the VW Group-owned supercar maker still has the open-top Grand Sport model up for sale.In fact, Bugatti says that from the 150 units planned for production, it has delivered 45 Grand Sports to date, which leaves us with 105 more cars if you do the math.
For those that prefer to have Bugatti's design and engineering teams tick all the options and choose what colors and materials should be used for the mighty supercar, the Molsheim-based manufacturer brought three bespoke examples of the Grand Sport to this week's Dubai International Motor Show.
The first special Grand Sport is finished in a bright yellow body with the car's underside trimmed in visible black carbon, including the black-tinted wheels. The same color theme continues inside with the seats finished in yellow-colored leather with black stitching. This example is priced at €1.58 million or US$2.15 million.
The next individualized Grand Sport gets a horizontal color split comprising of visible blue carbon, framed in polished anodised aluminium, and which also appears on the rims and the grille. The interior is trimmed in tangerine leather throughout, with the door panels, dashboard, steering wheel and console covered in dark blue Indigo leather or exposed blue carbon fibre. Those interested will have to pay Bugatti €1.74 million or US$2.42 million for the car.
The third and final customized Grand Sport appearing in Dubai is dressed in green carbon fibre tone and polished aluminium. Inside, the special edition model gets a matching green and silver treatment. It is priced at €1.74 million or US$2.42 million.
While the coupe version of Bugatti's Veyron series has been sold out, the VW Group-owned supercar maker still has the open-top Grand Sport model up for sale.In fact, Bugatti says that from the 150 units planned for production, it has delivered 45 Grand Sports to date, which leaves us with 105 more cars if you do the math.
For those that prefer to have Bugatti's design and engineering teams tick all the options and choose what colors and materials should be used for the mighty supercar, the Molsheim-based manufacturer brought three bespoke examples of the Grand Sport to this week's Dubai International Motor Show.The first special Grand Sport is finished in a bright yellow body with the car's underside trimmed in visible black carbon, including the black-tinted wheels. The same color theme continues inside with the seats finished in yellow-colored leather with black stitching. This example is priced at €1.58 million or US$2.15 million.
The next individualized Grand Sport gets a horizontal color split comprising of visible blue carbon, framed in polished anodised aluminium, and which also appears on the rims and the grille. The interior is trimmed in tangerine leather throughout, with the door panels, dashboard, steering wheel and console covered in dark blue Indigo leather or exposed blue carbon fibre. Those interested will have to pay Bugatti €1.74 million or US$2.42 million for the car.
The third and final customized Grand Sport appearing in Dubai is dressed in green carbon fibre tone and polished aluminium. Inside, the special edition model gets a matching green and silver treatment. It is priced at €1.74 million or US$2.42 million.
Jeep Debuts Stealthy Grand Cherokee Special at Houston Auto Show, Asks Consumers to Name it
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport "Bumblebee" Special to Debut at the Qatar Motor Show
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Jeep Uses Inspirational Ad to Promote New Grand Cherokee
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The current generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was updated this year at the Detroit Motor Show, is an SUV which is becoming increasingly posh and capable. With the revised styling, few could argue that its appeal has not grown, and it no longer looks awkward parked next to a more expensive alternative from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Land Rover.
The current generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was updated this year at the Detroit Motor Show, is an SUV which is becoming increasingly posh and capable. With the revised styling, few could argue that its appeal has not grown, and it no longer looks awkward parked next to a more expensive alternative from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Land Rover.
Chrysler is very keen to push forward the small incremental improvements made to the Grand Cherokee, both over the non-facelifted model, as well as the model before that.
Now, Jeep launched a new ad for the SUV, called "Chip Away", in which it claims that by chipping away at something, eventually all the inches you gain really add up and start to make a difference.
While this holds true for any part of the automotive industry (or everything else, for that matter), it's not necessarily what the Grand Cherokee is all about, so to our eyes, this ad is a somewhat strained and contrived way of going about promoting the SUV.
A simpler approach of showing that it is very capable off-road (which it is), while also being better on-road, as well as the addition of a diesel engine to the US lineup would have made much more sense. They say that it is "passion given a purpose", which it isn't. It is a capable SUV, which now looks better (well, according to this author's eyes) and comes with a diesel engine – the word passion should not be thrown around so lightly, otherwise it will end up meaning nothing (if that has not already happened). When will committees ever learn?
By Andrei Nedelea
MT Pits the All-New 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Against the VW Touareg V6 TDI
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Jeep seems to be really proud of what it has achieved with the Grand Cherokee, now that it has been redesigned for the 2014 model-year. It can be seen in the way they show it off, the style of writing that they use to promote it, and in the fact that that they gave it a credible SRT version. Now, fuel-conscious buyers can rejoice, because Jeep's flagship offering can be had with a torquey and efficient diesel engine.
Jeep seems to be really proud of what it has achieved with the Grand Cherokee, now that it has been redesigned for the 2014 model-year. It can be seen in the way they show it off, the style of writing that they use to promote it, and in the fact that that they gave it a credible SRT version. Now, fuel-conscious buyers can rejoice, because Jeep's flagship offering can be had with a torquey and efficient diesel engine.
In one of its latest video sessions, MotorTrendhas pitted the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 EcoDiesel (rated for 240 hp and 420 lb-ft), to give its full name, against one of its rivals, theVolkswagen Touareg, featuring a three-liter diesel, with very similar power and torque figures.
The vehicles are put through their paces on a variety of road surfaces, and their off-road capability, maneuverability and engines are evaluated, along with all the other usual tests (ride, interior quality, looks and value).
In the end, it all comes down to costs, and since for only $2,000 more than you pay for the 2013 Touareg that comes with a 240hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel, you can have a fully-loaded Jeep which has "absolutely everything" and is a bit better off road, then the latter is the better choice.
However, the Touareg is a much better handling vehicle on the road, and decently capable off road, so if you want to (inexplicably) drive one of these in the city, it is more car-like (reviewer calls it a "big Passat") and therefor better for that purpose.
For us, it looks like one of the coolest 4x4-related names in the industry now has a lot of substance behind the bold styling, plus the new diesel engine only adds to the appeal - it just seems so suitable for a vehicle like the Grand Cherokee.
By Andrei Nedelea
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