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The Future is near!

The future of technology and cars is here. We all can’t wait to see what is in store for us. Some of the cars that are made for our future is very near. Let’s not take it too far and focus on what’s coming next.

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Toyota Century

Remember back in the days, how luxury cars used to look like? I think that is what Toyota is aiming for. Here is the third generation Century, longer and more spacious. The Century is also the most exclusive car in Japan that it cannot be purchased in a typical dealership but only in specialized store and by invitation only. Talk about exclusivity!

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Mercedes-AMG Project ONE

You may call this is Supercar or a Hypercar. It fits both category. Displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year, this car promises to bring the genuine Formula 1 technology on the road. The performance and technology of this car calls for an out-of-this-world design. From the collaborative minds of Mercedes-AMG and the Petronas Motorsport team, it features a highly-integrated powertrain with a turbocharged combustion engine and four independent electric motors.

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Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

This demon right here is the world’s fastest production car! Every feature in this car was chosen to optimize drag strip performance. Every demon buyer will have the option to purchase the “Demon Crate”. According to http://www.motorauthority.com , the tools will include:

  • a hydraulic floor jack with carrying bag

  • a cordless impact wrench with charger

  • a torque wrench

  • a tire-pressure gauge

  • a fender cover, and

  • a tool bag

  • a foam case that fits into the trunk and securely holds the front runners

In addition to those tools, the Demon Crate will include a dozen more parts, including Direct Connection Performance Parts:

  • a performance powertrain control module with high-octane engine calibration

  • replacement switch module containing high-ocane button

  • conical performance air filter

  • passenger mirror block-off plate

  • front-runner drag wheels

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KIA Stinger GT

The 2018 KIA Stinger GT was recently reviewed at a fashion event in New York City. According to KIA, this is the true Grand Touring vehicle. The car was also unveiled at the 2017 North American International Auto Show and will be on sale later this year. You can even choose your leather colours for the trim level. There is also the heated steering wheel, just in case it gets cold.

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BMW i Vision Dynamics

This is apparently another rival to Tesla’s autonomous driving software. Now, BMW joins in the competition and unveiled the BMW I vision dynamics at the recent Frankfurt Motor show. This car is all about the future and will begin production in the next few years. BMW chairman said, “At the BMW Group, the future of electric mobility has already arrived.”