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Gold Ford Transit 50 Years | CV Show 2015

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date April 24, 2015

The Ford Transit, is now 50 years old and to celebrate, it has been painted in gold and exhibited at the Commercial Vehicles Show (CV Show 2015) in Birmingham, England. I must point out that this isn’t real gold.

It may have been around for half a century but the Transit is still one of the most common vehicles you will spot on the road, albeit not the most glamorous. So why am I writing about it? Because this van plays a part in all our lives. Most goods, including our luxury shoes and handbags, are delivered in a Ford Transit or at least some of their parts are carried in one. Therefore, it would seem almost ungrateful to skip the Transit’s milestone birthday.

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The transit is an unlikely automotive icon. I know many people will reject this notion, decrying the Transit as just a commercial vehicle, but it has been in production for half a century; that’s something you cannot ignore. During the Transit’s 50 years on the road, it has been improved to the point of being one of the most reliable vehicles on the planet; basically, a Transit will keep working until it runs out of fuel.

I‘d love to write about all the Transit models available but there are more than 12 million possible combinations! So, I would be typing for quite some time.

Next time you see a Ford Transit, remember it is probably older than you so respect your elders!

Tags Canon, CV Show, CV Show 2015, Ford, Transit

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Rolls-Royce Phantom 1930 Model at HR Owen, London

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date April 20, 2015

Few days ago, I spotted this classic car in HR Owen, London. Rolls-Royce Phantom 1930 model! I am not a fan of classic cars but when I saw this Phantom from the 1930s, I just couldn’t help but stop and stare. Unlike navigating in our contemporary driving world, the early Rolls-Royce driver needed to pay more attention whilst at the wheel.

Most of the controls for the engine are manually manipulated, so a good understanding of the engine mechanics is necessary. Additionally, though the interior really is beautiful, you won’t find any safety features. The main objective is not to crash!

In terms of interior design, there is a definite resemblance to the modern Rolls-Royce models. Even if you purchase a brand new Rolls-Royce, you won’t be straying far from the traditional design heritage.
In summary, this car looks like it came from a different planet and you can see how the automotive industry has evolved over the years.

Tags Canon, HR Owen, Rolls Royce

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Rolls-Royce Phantom HR Owen London

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date March 29, 2015

Rolls-Royce Phantom from London (HR Owen), as usual taken with 50mm f 1.8 lens. I know this Phantom is from more than ten years ago and you might be wondering why I am writing about it. Despite its age, the Phantom is still the pinnacle of the ultra luxury car. There are no any other cars to substitute for this car.

Neither the Bentley Mulsanne nor Mercedes-Maybach S600 can offer the uniqueness of the Phantom. These competitors may have targeted the Ghost, but not the Phantom.

Interestingly, this time I found a Phantom with a short-wheel base. Until this point, I’d always spotted the long-wheel base model but I found this model was really short! You can spot the lack of space at the rear seats. However, a short-wheel base is not a bad thing; if you wish to drive a Phantom yourself, a short-wheel base will be more suitable for you.

Tags Canon, HR Owen, London, Phantom, Rolls Royce

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The New Audi Q7 (Second Generation)

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date March 15, 2015

I’ve finally managed to see the new (Second generation) Audi Q7 in Mayfair, London. Actually, it was the pre-production model and didn’t feature all the new gadgets. Despite being in pre-production, the new second generation looks way way better in real life than the Internet photos. The main reason for this? The press photos from Audi have been taken when the Q7’s air suspension is lowered to the bottom, thus making the Q7 look like a raised estate car. In real life, the Q7 looks like a real SUV.

What’s New!

Interestingly, it is 30mm shorter than the first generation but it does look really long. Despite its size, this model features a class-leading pre-crash and warning system. It is also capable of semi-autonomous driving up to 65 km/h. That’s a great feature, I love it! You don’t need to drive whilst the car is moving. The Q7 also features a night vision assistant. And if that isn’t enough, it can understand whether you’re sticking to your lane or not, blindspots as well!

In terms of gadget features, the second generation model features an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and you can even order it with two Android tablets at the rear. However, you do have to deal with the Android updates! Did I mention there is a 1,920-watt Bang Olufsen sounds system? I am not into sound systems.

The coolest features are the all-wheel steering and 1000-rpm driving mode. Rear wheels can steer up to 5-degrees depending on the situation. And the new vaporisation system enables the engine to run as low as 1000-rpm without any vibration. This reduces the fuel consumption.

The interior ergonomics are very good and it was really easy to control Audi’s MMI information system. The massive touch pad makes it so easy to access the menus and set the navigation or the radio.

Despite the unexpected external look of the second generation, the features and the quality of the interior space compensate for that non-charming exterior. For me though, it is more of a massive gadget than an SUV!

Price starts from £50,000. Technical details are;

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (272 HP) 5-seater:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.1 – 5.7** (38.6 – 41.3 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 159 – 149** (255.9 – 239.8 g/mi)
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI (333 HP) 5-seater:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.1 – 7.7** (29.0 – 30.5 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 189 – 179** (304.2 – 288.1 g/mi)

Camera: Canon 70d with 50mm f 1.8 lens.

Tags Audi, Audi London, Audi Q7, Canon, London, SUV

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Audi Quattro with No Road Tax and Congestion Charge

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 19, 2015

Audi Quattro with no road tax and no congestion charge. If you are not living in London, you have no idea what I am talking about. In London, if you car emits more than 75g/km CO2, you need to pay the congestion charge fee £11.50. And there are very few cars that are exempt for this lovely tax. And today, I found another car that is exempt from road tax, congestion charge or anything else.

The solution I found is relatively a smaller car than the average. It does offer Quattro, it does have state-of-art of ESP and traction control systems, the brakes are as strong as your feet. And also, it is very very light. In addition, it does offer all Audi character from top to bottom. Horsepower? Actually it depends on the food you just ate and your visits to gym!

The only issue with this car, it is for kids but available to buy at Audi’s Mayfair showroom.

https://merchandise.audi.co.uk/?page=shop&pid=1661

Tags Audi, Audi London, Canon

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Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible | Canon 50 mm Lens

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 17, 2015

Another Bentley Continental GT Convertible Speed from Jack Barclay, HR Owen. This time, I took all the photos with Canon 50mm f 1.8 lens so I can create a more artistic photographs. I wrote about this car many times. So I can’t add any more!

Tags Bentley, Canon, Continental Series, HR Owen, Jack Barclay

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Bentley Mulsanne Speed | 50 Shades of Grey

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 13, 2015

Bentley Mulsanne Speed, this is the faster version of the standard Mulsanne. So what is special with the Mulsanne Speed, it is powered by a 6.75-lt V8 engine producing 537 HP with 1100 nm of torque. It is coupled with 8-speed automatic gearbox and only needs 4.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h with the top speed of 305 km/h. And it has the most ideal colour for this week, 50 Shades of Grey!

This Bentley Mulsanne Speed is painted in Dark Grey Satin, it looks very sexy and that’s why I found a resemblance with the 50 Shades of Grey movie. And it is still available to see at Jack Barclay, HR Owen dealer!

Tags 50 Shades of Grey, Bentley, Canon, HR Owen, Jack Barclay, Mulsanne, Mulsanne Speed

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Rolls-Royce Wraith via Canon 50mm f 1.8 Lens

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 12, 2015

Rolls-Royce Wraith with Canon 50mm f 1.8 lens. I cannot describe the beauty of the Wraith, therefore I took these photos at HR Owen Rolls-Royce dealer in Mayfair, London. I wrote many articles about Wraith but I keep taking photos of this car!

Wraith is powered by a 6.6 litre, twin turbo-charged V12 engine. And this brings 624 hp with 800 Nm of torque. Wraith needs only 4.4 seconds to reach 100 km/h!

Tags Canon, HR Owen, Rolls Royce, Wraith

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Porsche 911 Targa 4S from Mayfair, London | Canon 50 mm f 1.8

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 3, 2015

Porsche 911 Targa 4S from Mayfair, London Porsche dealer. When you first hear the Targa and if you were born in early 1980s, you just have flashbacks. I don’t know why but Porscge 911 Targa always reminds me the 1980s. However, the latest Porche 911 Targa looks a bit old school with the exposed metal anti-roll bar.

Honestly, I am not a fan of the soft-top Porsche 911s. I prefer the coupe all the time. However, the unique style of the metal anti-roll bar and the roof mechanism changed my perception.

You might be thinking, soft-top Porsche 911 will suffer from the lack of leg room at the rear seats! Yes, the leg room at the rear seats are near to nothing. But you won’t have a first class airliner comfort with the Porsche 911 Coupe.

In my opinion, Porsche 911 is a two-seater car, don’t force people seat at the rear! How 911 Targa drives? I have no idea, but it sounds amazing. Also, it should give a great driving experience for long journeys. The lack of room may reduce the rolling resistance of the body but I don’t think 911 Targa customers are looking forward to push their cars to those limits!

Does Porsche 911 Targa worth to buy? Yes! And as usual, the photos were taken by Canon 50 mm f 1.8 lens!

Tags 911 Targa, Canon, Porsche, Porsche Mayfair

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Bentley Continental GT V8 S | Top Gear | Canon 50mm f 1.8

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 2, 2015

I am sure you all watched the last episode of Top Gear and excited with the tweety yellow coloured Bentley Continental GT V8 S! And I did a massive journalism and manage to spot a Monaco Yellow Bentley Continental GT V8 S at Jack Barclay HR Owen. As you guessed, Bentley branded this tweety inspired yellow as Monaco Yellow. Sounds better!

As usual, I took the photos with Canon 50mm f 1.8 for an artist approach!

GT V8 S may have a 4-lt V8 engine with 528 HP but it is better balanced than the W12. Because, V8 is lighter than the W12 and this reduces the tendency to understeer at the corner. Also, lighter engine means, less nose dive under heavy breaking!

Technical details? V8 S only needs 4.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h with 528 HP and 680 nm of torque. The engine is coupled with 8-speed conventional automatic gearbox and the top speed is 309 km/h!

The best bit, this Bentley is available to purchase at Jack Barclay, HR Owen! And it is pre-owned, so it is relatively more affordable!

Tags Bentley, Canon, Continental Series, GT V8 S, Top Gear