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The Mercedes Benz F 015 Ushers in a Design and Luxury Revolution

The future will offer many things in mobility, but few of them will be the same. Autonomous driving opens up new freedoms in design that are, well, revolutionary. The Mercedes-Benz F 015 features an unusual monolithic exterior with a high-tech feel, with flowing transitions characterize the lounge-like interior. "Anyone who focuses solely on the technology has not yet grasped how autonomous driving will change our society. The car is growing beyond its role as a mere means of transport and will ultimately become a mobile living space," explains Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Tags: AutoDesignO, CES 2015, F 015, John Grafman, Mercedes-Benz|

Dodge Offers Industry-first ‘1 of 1’ Viper Exclusivity and New Order Concierge Service

Dodge Offers Industry-first ‘1 of 1’ Viper Exclusivity and New Order Concierge Service with a new Dodge Viper Customization Program Leverages Hand-built Production Process at Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit. The new Dodge Viper GTC model can be custom-tailored with more than 25 million unique build combinations. Options include 8,000 hand-painted exterior colors, 24,000 hand-painted custom stripes, 10 wheel options, 16 interior trims, 6 aero packages, as well as a host of standalone options. Customers will be able to configure their one-of-a-kind Vipers at drivesrt.com

Tags: 1 of 1, AutoDesignO, Concierge Service, Dodge Viper, John Grafman, SRT|

AUDI AT 2015 CES

Audi is a leading and driving force in all technology areas relating to electronics and electrics. At CES in Las Vegas, the worlds most important electronics exhibition, Audi makes a splash with a host of new technologies. An Audi tablet as a multimedia control panel and simple wireless communication between your mobile devices and your car all demonstrate how diverse the future of the automobile is at Audi. All this and convenience, too: piloted parking and innovative Audi wireless charging (AWC) technology pave the way for electric mobility. A laser headlight shining ahead hundreds of feet and a car lapping the famous Hockenheim speedway at 240km/h (149.1mph) without a driver.

Tags: Audi, Audi Prologue, AutoDesignO, John Grafman, Matrix laser, NVIDIA, R8LMX, TT|

Detroit Electric SP:01 Reveals a Bold Exterior and Interior Design

Detroit Electric Exterior and final interior designs for SP:01 pure-electric sports car revealed. The on-road testing of SP:01 under way, ahead of start of production in early 2015. The SP:01 features bold new fastback design and futuristic, sporty interior. An exciting range of interior and exterior enhancements available at introduction. Detroit Electric also announces the appointment of Integrated Energy of South Korea as its first importer and distributor in Asia.

Tags: AutoDesignO, Detroit Electric, John Grafman, pure-electric sports car, SP:01|

Lamborghini Announces the Aventador LP 700-4 Pirelli Edition

Lamborghini has announced production of an exclusive new special series, the Aventador LP 700-4 Pirelli Edition, created to celebrate the long and ongoing history of collaboration with prestigious Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli. The partnership began back in 1963, the year the House of the Raging Bull was established, and since then all Lamborghini cars have been equipped with Pirelli tires. The two firms share not only their Italian origins but also, and above all, a constant quest for technological innovation.

Tags: Alcantara, AutoDesignO, Aventador Pirelli Edition, John Grafman, Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4, Pirelli|

75 Audi RS 5 Coupe Sport Edition Models Will Be Headed To USA

A few lucky Audi owners will step apart from the pack. The RS 5 Coupe Sport edition features 20’’ 5-V-spoke design wheels, red brake calipers and a Black and Crimson Red Fine Nappa leather interior. It's available in Daytona Gray and Nardo Gray as well as exclusive exterior colors. However, only 75 vehicles to be produced for the U.S. as part of Audi exclusive customization program.

Tags: Audi, Audi RS 5 Coupe Sport Edition, AutoDesignO, John Grafman, Nappa leather|

Visteon Partners with Rightware to Deliver Cockpit Electronics Solutions

Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation and Rightware, a leader in user interaction (UI) design and benchmarking software, have extended their successful collaboration to a strategic partnership to deliver leading-edge UI and graphics solutions for the automotive industry. Combining each partner's strengths, Visteon and Rightware will provide vehicle manufacturers with industry-leading human machine interaction (HMI) solutions using high-definition 3D graphic rendering technologies, capable of delivering photorealistic graphics in various configurations inside the vehicle.

Tags: AutoDesignO, John Grafman, LightScape, OpenAir, Rightware, Visteon|

Being Bold in the Cold: A Look at the 2015 NAIAS

These cars being unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show warm our hearts even on the coldest of days! The production version of the highly anticipated Acura NSX supercar, successor to the legendary original NSX, will make its world debut at the 2015 NAIAS. Acura's parent company Honda is continuing more than a decade of leadership in the area of fuel cell vehicle (FCV) technology. The Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of Honda's next fuel-cell vehicle, prior to launching in the U.S. In the virtual world, Infiniti lifts the virtual covers off the INFINITI CONCEPT Vision Gran Turismo, a vision of what a high performance Infiniti could look like in the future. Not to be outdone, Lexus announced it will be adding a second vehicle to its growing stable of F brand high performance models.

Tags: 2015 NAIAS, Acura NSX, AutoDesignO, Honda Clarity Concept, Honda FCV, INFINITI CONCEPT Vision Gran Turismo, John Grafman, Lexus F|

Jaguar Land Rover Develops Transparent Pillar and ‘Follow-Me’ Ghost Car Nav: Seeing is Believing

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a research project to develop technologies that will offer drivers a 360-degree view out of their vehicle, uninterrupted by the pillars that support the roof. As the most intuitive and efficient way to navigate to a specific location is to be able to follow someone who knows the best route - so the Jaguar Land Rover team is developing 'Follow-MeGhost Car Navigation', which projects an image of a vehicle in front of the driver's car for them to follow

Tags: AutoDesignO, Ghost car, Jaguar, John Grafman, Land Rover, transparent pillar|

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Sports a Distinct Style

Mercedes-Benz is combining two classes of vehicle – each with its own distinct style – to make a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. The sporty nature of a coupe dominates, imbued with the striking characteristics of a robust SUV. In addition to convincing on-road vehicle dynamics, the GLE Coupe looks impressive as well. With its flowing side contour, elongated and low greenhouse, striking radiator grille with central chrome louvre and rear end design

Tags: AMG, AutoDesignO, John Grafman, Mercedes Benz GLE, Mercedes Benz GLE Coupe, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe|