From everyone here at casey/artandcolour, um, well that's me, lol, I hope everyone has a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas!
Lincoln MKB Hybrid—Just In Time for Christmas
From everyone here at casey/artandcolour, um, well that's me, lol, I hope everyone has a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas!
Front Page—NSX for Automotive News
Front Page! My commissioned rendering of Acura's upcoming NSX sportscar was featured on the front page of Detroit's Automotive News last week. Due to be shown at the Detroit International Auto Show in a couple of weeks, I worked with an editor at the newspaper to render this V6, hybrid, mid-engined sportscar from his recollection of a press briefing. It was a great experience. I first wrote about it all, here. I'm especially amused by the rainbow-colored advertisement below my illustration!
Closeup of the illustration and my bold faced photo credit!
- My work is also featured this week in the Autoextremist's Year End Review, a great honor, as always! Along with my work for Automobile magazine earlier this year, it's been a fun year, and the first year in which my car renderings have been seen in print.
BMW Active Hybrid X6 New Edition | Review Car.
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| BMW Active Hybrid X6 New Edition | Review Car. |
Description Cars : This time, BMW issued a new car, the BMW X6 Active Hybrid. This car is designed with a sporty and trendy style. BMW X6 Active Hybrid visual design is based on the X5, which has a dramatic roof line sloping downward, raising the profile timeless classic fastback coupe. X6 provides a typical and aerodynamic finesse, which is shown by its exterior. Equipped with 20-inch wheels are made of lightweight metal alloys, car and styling that has been streamlined in order to minimize air resistance and fuel consumption is lower. Other features include easy access to the system that recognizes the car keys from the driver that allows the handle of the car door is opened after the driver comes in, contact with it. Lighting around the handles will remain lit for 20 seconds, allowing safe entry to the vehicle.
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| Price BMW Active Hybrid X6. |
The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 always provides a unique driving experience that is completed with many hi-tech items surrounding the car, plus a great V8 engine for this midsize car. The X6 price starts from $ 60.000 for the base model.
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| Inteior Design BMW Active Hybrid X6 New Edition | Review Car. |
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| BMW Active Hybrid X6 New Edition | Review Car. |
The BMW Active Hybrid X6, a four-door SUV that is one of the BMW’s recent model, has been introduced to the world. Based on the design of its previous generation, X5, the X6 has improved the in and out appearance and the engine. The exclusive ambience of the interior is further enhanced with the BMW individual headliner in Anthracite, the fine wood trim in dark bamboo grain, plus black floor mats with oysters-colored edging. The X6’s interior boasts comfortable seats, an excellent driving position, and high quality materials. The front sport seats are upholstered in Nevada Leather Oysters with black contrasting seams, adding a unique appeal to the interior. The front seats have additional capabilities to regulate settings for seat height, angle and back rest angle. Lumber facility is also there to give the greatest comfort and reduce strain on the back muscle. In the cockpit, the dashboard accommodates the BMW iDrive navigational system, without adding an extra hump in the center, as many BMW dashboards do. We can control the climate ourselves inside the X6, using a four-zone automatic climate control system that adjusts to the cold of winter to the heat of summer. The vents can be set to control the temperature inside the entire interior and circulate the air in a draft free environment or passengers in the backseat can separately control the climate.
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| Exterior BMW Active Hybrid X6 |
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| Exterior Design BMW Active Hybrid X6 |
Dimensions Exterior :
• Length : 192.1 inch
• Width : 78.1 inch
• Height : 66.5 inch
• Fuel tank capacity : 22.5 gal.
• Wheels and tires : 19 inch front and rear wheels and P255/50R19 both tires.
• Width : 78.1 inch
• Height : 66.5 inch
• Fuel tank capacity : 22.5 gal.
• Wheels and tires : 19 inch front and rear wheels and P255/50R19 both tires.
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| Engine BMW Active Hybrid X6 |
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| Engine Design BMW Active Hybrid X6 |
The BMW Active Hybrid X6 Engine that empowers the X6 is a turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 with two twin scroll turbochargers that produce a maximum of 555 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Two electric motors are concealed to the six-speed automatic transmission and provide the needed torque to achieve additional acceleration. They can also serve as generators to convert movement into electrical energy at 84 hp or charge the battery. The X6 provides all-wheel drive and superior handling of the road. With the assisted of BMW’s unique ConnectedDrive technology which gives the driver intelligence and information to assist optimum driving.
Source:http://autorelease.com
Source:http://autorelease.com
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2012 BMW 3 Series 335i New Edition | Review
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| 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i New Edition | Review |
Description Car : Now BMW has released the newest car 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i with the latest edition. This car is one of the best trademark in the compact executive car, the 3 series models are now rejuvenated. This car is specially designed with a capacity of passengers that can go a lot, in the exterior and interior design with the coolest, and also a guaranteed safety. The sixth generation is now released to the public, equipped with three trim models, 328i, 335i and 335d. It first debuted in 1975, and until now, all the trim of all five generations always enliven the executive car segment. But the truth really comes into its own in 1992, when it reaches the first winner of 19 straight and 10 car award for the best driver. In 2006, won the World Car of the Year.
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| Price 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i New Edition | Review |
The car that has a design interoir sporty and stylish exterior will be sold at a price that is quite expensive, about $ 51,000. For those of you who want to buy this car, you do not worry about your comfort while riding. This car is specially designed for users so that users feel comfortable when driving.
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| Interior 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i |
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| Interior design 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i |
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| Design Interior |
2012 BMW 3 Series 335i gives a touch on the sporty interior design ny abergaya. BMW continues its winning formula, by integrating the power of a large, elegant design and cabin comfort. Improvements were first observed when we opened the door. 335i cabin seem larger than previous models. Because the dimensions of the car increases, the backseats now ampler space. 335i rear passenger seat can be filled up to 3 adult passengers can enjoy greater leg room and head back. Space captain is specifically designed to simplify the driver to easily access the controls, like the fuel gauge, speedometer, rev counter and oil temperature gauge. BMW iDrive existing standards with a high resolution display. 335i is also equipped with USB / iPod interface and Bluetooth connectivity.
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| Exterior Design |
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| Exterior Design 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i |
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| Exterior 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i |
Dimensions 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i :
• Length : 4520 mm
• Width : 1817 mm
• Height : 1421 mm
• Curb weight : 3185 lbs
• Wheels and tires : 16-inch and 205/55 R16
• Fuel-tank capacity : 61 liters
• Length : 4520 mm
• Width : 1817 mm
• Height : 1421 mm
• Curb weight : 3185 lbs
• Wheels and tires : 16-inch and 205/55 R16
• Fuel-tank capacity : 61 liters
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| Engine Design 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i |
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| Engine 2012 BMW 3 Series 335i |
2012 BMW 3 Series 335i already has a machine that is up to date. supported by the N55 3.0-liter V6 turbocharged engine with 300 hp at 5800 rpm and 295 pounds-ft of torque at between 1200 and 5000 rpm. It outputs the strong can make the car from 0-60 mph sprint in 5.5 seconds, with top speed is 155 hp at. All the trim of the 3 series is equipped with 6-speed manual transmission with 8-speed automatic transmission as an option. 335i fuel efficiency is rated 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway.
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2013 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Maybe.
2013 Impala—The next large Chevy sedan will be based on the same architecture as the new Cadillac XTS. I've created a Chevy version of that car, and I'm guessing it's pretty close to the real deal. I've used classic Impala logos and wheels, as well as very 1961-like Chevy lettering on the hood. Compared with the XTS, I've simplified the bodysides and given it a late-model Impala greenhouse, as well as smoothing out the trunk shape.
Update: This chop is now more than a year old. The new Impala is out and I'm happy to say it looks much better than this! I was surprised to see the "twin grille" finally tossed, but happy about it.
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i New Edition | Review Car
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| 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i New Edition | Review Car |
Description Car : Now, BMW has issued a new car that has a sporty and elegant style, which of course makes a woman lured a pair of eyes when you drive, this car is not just in design with an attractive style, but also its interior and exterior design that looks very glamorous. In 2012, BMW turn on-line by releasing the all new BMW Z4 to the market. BMW Z4 is a two-seat convertible sedan that offers the benefits of the retractable hardtop.
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| Price of 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i |
Price :
2012 BMW Z4 28i sDrive this is one of the leading sedan current conversion, and also has a style that is very elegant and glamorous for its users. The retractable hardtop offers the best protection for the residents and also the best styling of this roadster.Mobil nevertheless a price of about $ 45,000 and i6 is approximately $ 50,000.
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| Interior 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i |
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| Interior 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i |
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| Interior 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i |
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| Interior 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i |
Interior :
The 28i’s cabin visually exposes the BMW’s theme, which reflects simple black and white analog instrumentations, sweeping driver-centric lines, easy-to-use functional controls, and a high level of fit and finish. The black vinyl wraps the seats, gear knob and the multifunction steering wheel. The cabin also offers a large room for two people. The head and legroom is pretty large and wide, like what you’ll find in a full-size SUV. The entertainment system includes HD radio, iPod/USB ports and 650-watt, 14-speaker sound system.
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| Exterior 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i |
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| Exterior 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i |
Exterior :
The 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i has the classic design on its exterior, visually reflected by its long hood and short decklid. The hardtop gives the Z4 sexier appearance. It looks pretty elegant with the top down, but when the top’s up the appearance gets sleek as the coupe. The tube-like taillights appear to be the theater lights when switched on.
Dimensions :
• Length : 167-in
• Width : 70.5-in
• Height : 50.8-in
• Curb weight : 3450 lbs
• Wheels and tires : 17-inch and P225/45R17
• Fuel-tank capacity : 14.5 gallons
• Width : 70.5-in
• Height : 50.8-in
• Curb weight : 3450 lbs
• Wheels and tires : 17-inch and P225/45R17
• Fuel-tank capacity : 14.5 gallons
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| 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive 28i |
Jeepster Reborn as Fiat/Jeep Off Roading SUV
2013 Jeepster heavy duty off roading SUV—OK, this one will probably be controversial as it hits the web, lol. Now that Fiat owns Chrysler, which owns Jeep, rumors have been swirling for months about Fiat-based Jeeps. I've seen countless renderings of the little Fiat Panda with bigger tires and a slapped on Jeep grille touting the new cars.
I've taken a slightly different tack with mine. I've kept the historic and rugged chassis of the current Jeep Wrangler. Seriously, it's just about the best off roader for consumers built today, so why not use it? I added a modified/stretched Fiat Panda body on top of the Wrangler chassis, utilizing the best part of that Fiat architecture—the modern cabin with all the built-in safety structures and features expected today. I've used many Jeep components—door handles, body clips, thick rubberized cladding, swing out spare tire, etc, to give this newly enclosed little SUV all the tried-and-true ruggedness expected of a vehicle with the name Jeep on it. Entrance/Departure angles remain the same as the Wrangler.
More Wood! Audi A4 Allroad Black Forest Edition
Audi A4 Allroad Black Forest Walnut edition—Finishing a retro-inspired woody triumvirate with my recent Jeep Wrangler Woodsman and Buick Apollo Estate chops, I've micro-veneered the sides and tailgate of this all-wheel drive German luxury compact wagon with genuine walnut from the Black Forest of southern Germany. I've also gracefully changed the greenhouse and lowered the bodysides a bit for a more sporting profile. High fashion, high quality, sporting luxury woody wagon... what more could the well-to-do successful graphic artist ask for, lol?
The background of this image includes a vignette of sailboats in a harbor photographed by none other than Woody, of Woody's Car Site, a very loyal reader!
- Audi's interesting history via Wiki
Wrangler 4-Door Woodsman Edition
Jeep Wrangler Woodsman—A new trim series for the venerated Jeep Wrangler, here in recent 4-door form, the Woodsman edition features 3-D American Walnut microveneer side panels. Door hinges are polished aluminum as is the full-sized roof-mounted luggage rack and bright mesh grille-slat inserts. Interior would feature heavy duty leather seating with wood accents on the instrument panel and removable doors. Snap-in Sisal carpeted mats are removable for cleaning. Body color fenders and rear roof section coupled with the full-length wooden paneling combine for a look reminiscent of the now-classic 1984-era Cherokee SUV.
- Image updated from original post. I had left a badge saying "Call of Duty" on the Jeep's side and was told at the Motor Trend forum that it was a video game. I thought Call of Duty was a Jeep trim level, lol. I deleted the badge for this photo, and was happy to do so, It really cleaned up that front panel! (I've never played a video game in my life, so I really have no idea about these things!)
New Small Buick Crossover: Apollo Reborn as MPV
Buick Apollo MPV—Since the new Buick Regal and the even newer Buick Verano are based on GM's European Opel division, I looked through their porfolio to see what else might be in the pipeline. Opel markets a very cool "mini people mover" or MPV, called the Zafira. It's a versatile, compact tall wagon, with family features so many Europeans have become enamored with since the first Renault Scenic hit the streets fifteen years ago. I created a Buick version of the Zafira, and reached back into the Buick archives for the Apollo nameplate. The first Buick Apollo, 1973-75, was a hurriedly put together compact based on the Nova platform, and gave Buick a small car to sell after that first gas crisis in 1973. Besides the Buick grille and cues, I gave the D pillar a bit more width for a more cohesive, and American, appearance.
Bonus Chop:
It wouldn't be an "artandcolour" wagon if it didn't come with a Woody package! Optional on my Apollo MPV would be this Estate Wagon option, with walnut microveneers adhered to the four doors and layered under the paint's clearcoats for a maintenance free gloss finish.
Taurus SHO Coupe: 1960s-Era Galaxie XL Reborn?
For this 2013 Taurus SHO coupe, I gave it the slim, flowing C pillars that Ford's 1960s cars were famous for. First shown on the '63 1/2 Galaxie "slantback" coupe, my mother's bright red 1966 Fairlane 500/XL had a gorgeous roofline, too. While not really needing to modify the roof itself from the production Taurus sedan, I thinned out the C pillar and gave the greenhouse more glass area. Extending the body contour line just below the door handles, all the way to the taillights instead of breaking it for the rear wheelwell, also gives the Taurus a more flowing appearance. Conventional wisdom is that a Taurus coupe would cannibalize sales from the Mustang, but I really don't see why. The Mustang is a performance rear-wheel drive coupe, even in V6 form these days, and the Taurus is a luxury car with front- or all-wheel drive. I really think the two could co-exist in a Ford showroom.
Audi eTT ron: Lean, Mean and Green Sporting Machine
eTTron Coupe—Based on their recent eTron Roadster, this is my idea of what a third generation TT coupe should look like. The first TT from the late 1990s, was an iconic design, still a "looker" today. The second generation was a very cautious evolution of the first design, not bad, just not as strong a design as the first. For a third generation, I propose not only a groundbreaking new platform, Audi's eTron drivetrain, but an entirely new body architecture. I think this car could be just as iconic for the early 21st century, as the original was for the late 20th century.
Return to its RWD Roots: Corolla SR7 Coupe
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