Jeep Wrangler Enjoys Some Bulgarian Pizzazz from Vilner

As a no-nonsense 4x4, the Jeep Wrangler doesn't really need to be flashy or full of comfort features, but some owners wouldn't mind some upgrades either, which brings us to this new 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara that was customized by Vilner.

The revisions begin with the exterior where the Bulgarian studio replaced the stock 17-inch wheels with a new set of glossy black 20-inch rims, while adding LED headlights, fog lights and rear turn signals, and chrome for the door handles, grilles, mirrors and the tank cap.

Inside is where Vilner's technicians spent most of their time giving the Wrangler's cabin a red and black two-tone look through the use of leather and Alcantara for the seating, door, steering wheel and dashboard surfaces. They also painted the metal parts of the roof in black and added chrome detailing on the doors, steering wheel and the air outlets on the dashboard.

Finishing off the build, the studio upgraded the 2.8-liter diesel engine's software lifting output from 197hp (200PS) and 460 Nm (339 lb-ft) to 257hp (261PS) and 558 Nm (412 lb-ft).

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China's Qoros 3 Sedan Designated 2013’s Safest Car by Euro NCAP [w/Videos]

In September last year, the Qoros 3 Sedan became the first car made in China to get five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests. That was an impressive feat, but what’s even more impressive is that Euro NCAP has designated the Qoros 3 Sedan as the safest car it has tested last year (in that time frame, not in general), regardless of category.

The Qoros 3 Sedan scored the best result for Adult Occupant Protection in Euro NCAP’s 2013 program, while its safety passenger cell proved to be “extremely robust” in front-end, side impact and pole impact collisions. Obviously, the Chinese car was the safest of its category (Small Family), with six other cars being designated the safest in their class.

These cars are the Renault Zoe (Supermini), Lexus IS 300h (Large Family), Kia Carens/Ford Tourneo Connect (Small MPV), Jeep Cherokee (Small Off-Road 4x4) and Maserati Ghibli (Executive).

The Renault Zoe and Lexus IS 300h were at the same time the all-round performers of the electric/hybrid cars tested by Euro NCAP in 2013.

Euro NCAP updated its assessment of child occupant protection in 2013, giving credit to manufacturers that allow for easy installation of most popular types of child seats, which comply with the most recent revised child safety standards. Furthermore, the organization has started to test voluntary-set intelligent speed assistant systems as part of the rating.

By Dan Mihalascu

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