Driving on a city road as if Frank Martin (from The Transporter film series) is chasing you is never a good idea and it can get you and other people in trouble or even worse, as was the case with this BMW owner.
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Beware of Fast Driving BMWs
Diposting oleh Unknown on Senin, 31 Desember 2012
Driving on a city road as if Frank Martin (from The Transporter film series) is chasing you is never a good idea and it can get you and other people in trouble or even worse, as was the case with this BMW owner.
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CAR Magazine Puts Together a Motley Crew in its Search for the World’s Best Car
Diposting oleh Unknown on Jumat, 28 Desember 2012
Car of the year is so old hat; picking the world’s best car, on the other hand, is quite an ambitious undertaking. It’s an intriguing one, too, and probably that’s the reason CAR magazine decided to go ahead with it for their December 2012 issue cover story.
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Watch a Tug of War Between a VW Touareg V10 TDI and a Chevrolet Silverado Duramax V8
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It seems that pickup truck owners throughout the country have a thing for competing in amateur pulling contests.
Only a couple of weeks ago, we witnessed the finesse, skill, and let's not forget, the…ahem…sportsmanship between two drivers in a Chevrolet Silverado and a diesel-powered Dodge Ram Cummins battling it out on a parking lot before they moved on to challenge each other in a traditional fist fight.
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The Top 10 Cars Most Likely to be Targeted by Thieves in Britain
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General insurance company Swiftcover has released a list with the top 10 vehicles that are most likely to be stolen in Britain.
The company states it analyzed more than 2,300 theft claims among the UK vehicles it insured from February 2011 to February 2012, while taking into account the estimated numbers of cars on the road and removing models with less than ten cases of theft per year.
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Jay Leno Walk us Around Four Pristine Pieces of Corvette History
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Most of you are already aware that American comedian and TV show host Jay Leno is a very serious car enthusiast who also likes to share his passion with others gearheads.
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Bentley Fires Plant Priest Before Christmas Because it Doesn't Want to Offend Non-Christian Workers…
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Reverend Francis Cook was employed by Bentley for the past 10 years. Once a week, he visited the VW Group-owned luxury automaker’s factory in Crewe, England, and chatted to its employees, run Christian courses and written messages in the company’s newsletters.
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New Mitsubishi Mirage to be Offered in the States with a Three-Cylinder Engine from Fall 2013
Diposting oleh Unknown on Kamis, 27 Desember 2012
The car that Mitsubishi believes will help it grow again and increase its sales on a global basis and especially in developing markets, the new Mirage, will join the brand's range in the United States next year, but we already knew that.
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Future Audi Models will Differ More in Design from Each Other, Says R&D Boss
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Things are looking great for Audi: in the first 11 months of the year, its sales have already exceeded 2011’s total, recording a 12.7 percent increase and it’s nigh impossible to find a niche in which it doesn’t compete.
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New Mercedes-Benz Citan Van Receives One of its First Tuning Jobs
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The new Citan urban delivery van is the fruit of the partnership between Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance. It is based on the French firm's successful Kangoo series and is available in three different body variants.
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Toyota FJ Cruiser Jumps Sand Dune in Saudi Arabia, Lands Face First and Tumbles Down…
Diposting oleh Unknown on Rabu, 26 Desember 2012
The good thing with hot deserts and sand dunes located near highways is that they're easily accessible by drivers feeling adventurous or who simply want to blow off some steam.
On the other hand, this also means that just about anyone driving an SUV or a crossover capable of going off-road can jump off the highway at any time and try whatever comes to mind without taking any precautions or acting in a sensible way.
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MT Tests the 2013 SRT Viper GTS to Find Out How Sharp its Fangs Are
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When the third-generation Viper was launched back in April at the New York Auto Show, SRT boss Ralph Gilles had said that the company “simply would not let the performance icon of the Chrysler Group die.”
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Polish BMW Drifters Return with New Hoon Video
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Just in time for the holiday season, the Polish crew from JBB, an acronym for Jazda Bardziej Bokiem that translates to "More Driving Sideways", has released a new video dedicated to the newly born daughter of one of their drift team's members.
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Bentley Continental GT Receives a Custom Touch by Vilner
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You would think that a car that costs as much as a small house like the Continental GT series wouldn't need any interior renovations, especially since Bentley itself already offers its customers many personalization options, but there are always exceptions to the rule.
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Honda Gets Super Busy for 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon with a Barrage of Concepts and Tuned Models
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Honda will be unleashing a host of new production and prototype vehicles and motorcycles at Japan's largest aftermarket event, the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013 that runs from January 11 to Sunday, January 13, 2013.
This electric car spells the end of parking dings, self esteem
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Humanix is a group of students at Japan's Hiroshima University who want to build a car that is kind to humans. What they've done, at least with this car, the iSAVE-SC1, is build an EV that is kind to the Earth and mankind, though a nemesis to self-respect.
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Uncle Jim's Rowdy Snow Mobile Causes a Mini Avalanche
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Sometimes us humans think we can conquer mother nature with our mechanical contraptions, but that's clearly not the case.
A one Uncle Jim, and whom we assume to be his nephews, went out to play around in the snow with their rides. When the former tried to climb a slope, he seems to have triggered a mini avalanche that sent both the rider and his snowmobile rolling down the hill.
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Are Hybrid Cars The Future?
Diposting oleh Unknown on Minggu, 23 Desember 2012
By Graham J Baylis
There is generally one very good thing about improving technology and that is that it also helps to improve and educate people. Car engines are now very sophisticated and efficient and this has brought to the fore the fact that we need to find alternative methods of powering our vehicles so that we are not so reliant on fossil fuels. Engineers are creating engines that can run on other sources of energy but still have the range of a traditional petrol or diesel driven vehicle and they have come up with the hybrid engine. So what is a Hybrid car? In simple terms, it is a motor vehicle that has two sources of power which are battery or fuel. When the engine is required to deliver power, such as when you are driving normally on a highway or motorway, the combustion engine works to give the power. When the car is moving slowly or in a stop start situation such as driving in busy towns, the battery kicks in and takes over delivery of the power.
It is a fact that has been known for a considerable time that a petrol or diesel engine is not efficient at low speeds and that the exhaust emissions can be considerably higher than those coming from an engine that is working at a higher range. This is one reason why the automotive industry has been working to develop the hybrid car. There are now several different types of hybrid car available on the market with the choices growing every year. Hybrid vehicles can be anything from small city cars to family cars to SUVs and they are becoming ever more sophisticated and efficient as the technology advances. However, will they be around in the future? In short, yes, at least for the foreseeable future. Hybrid cars are already becoming more affordable and as oil is getting more expensive and will become more difficult to obtain in the future, it will be even more important to have access to vehicles that work from power sources other than oil
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Hybrid vehicles are not only more advantageous because they are more fuel efficient and use less, they also produce fewer emissions. Pollution levels a decade ago were rising and for this reason governments have been trying to tackle emissions and pollution levels. Hybrid vehicles have been developed to run on other fuels not only as a way to save motorists money, but also as a way to reduce the carbon footprint. There are also engines that can run on bio fuels and recycled cooking oil which reduces the amount of fuel oil required and also the emissions created. Using cleaner fuels and the development of cleaner engines is a goal that must be strived for because we have become so reliant upon our vehicles for every aspect of our lives. As the technology continues to develop, the hybrid car will become more commonplace and as such the purchase costs will be reduced. Toyota was one of the first manufacturers to develop a hybrid car with its Prius model being rolled out in 1997. Since then, most of the big motor manufacturers have followed suit with Honda, Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen among the well known names producing a selection of hybrid vehicles. The future of the hybrid vehicle looks assured as they continue to be developed and become more accessible and cheaper to run.
There is generally one very good thing about improving technology and that is that it also helps to improve and educate people. Car engines are now very sophisticated and efficient and this has brought to the fore the fact that we need to find alternative methods of powering our vehicles so that we are not so reliant on fossil fuels. Engineers are creating engines that can run on other sources of energy but still have the range of a traditional petrol or diesel driven vehicle and they have come up with the hybrid engine. So what is a Hybrid car? In simple terms, it is a motor vehicle that has two sources of power which are battery or fuel. When the engine is required to deliver power, such as when you are driving normally on a highway or motorway, the combustion engine works to give the power. When the car is moving slowly or in a stop start situation such as driving in busy towns, the battery kicks in and takes over delivery of the power.
It is a fact that has been known for a considerable time that a petrol or diesel engine is not efficient at low speeds and that the exhaust emissions can be considerably higher than those coming from an engine that is working at a higher range. This is one reason why the automotive industry has been working to develop the hybrid car. There are now several different types of hybrid car available on the market with the choices growing every year. Hybrid vehicles can be anything from small city cars to family cars to SUVs and they are becoming ever more sophisticated and efficient as the technology advances. However, will they be around in the future? In short, yes, at least for the foreseeable future. Hybrid cars are already becoming more affordable and as oil is getting more expensive and will become more difficult to obtain in the future, it will be even more important to have access to vehicles that work from power sources other than oil
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Hybrid vehicles are not only more advantageous because they are more fuel efficient and use less, they also produce fewer emissions. Pollution levels a decade ago were rising and for this reason governments have been trying to tackle emissions and pollution levels. Hybrid vehicles have been developed to run on other fuels not only as a way to save motorists money, but also as a way to reduce the carbon footprint. There are also engines that can run on bio fuels and recycled cooking oil which reduces the amount of fuel oil required and also the emissions created. Using cleaner fuels and the development of cleaner engines is a goal that must be strived for because we have become so reliant upon our vehicles for every aspect of our lives. As the technology continues to develop, the hybrid car will become more commonplace and as such the purchase costs will be reduced. Toyota was one of the first manufacturers to develop a hybrid car with its Prius model being rolled out in 1997. Since then, most of the big motor manufacturers have followed suit with Honda, Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen among the well known names producing a selection of hybrid vehicles. The future of the hybrid vehicle looks assured as they continue to be developed and become more accessible and cheaper to run.
Graham Baylis writes articles for Exol Lubricants with the aim informing their customers about the subject of lubrication oils and fluids. If you are interested in this area, their blog is also a resouorce that you should not miss out on. See www.exol-lubricants.com for more.
Audi A1 Attracted
Diposting oleh Unknown on Jumat, 21 Desember 2012
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This special series is available with two engines: the 1.2 TFSI 86 hp and 1.6 TDI 90 hp, the latter with manual or automatic S tronic gear box.
A strong point of the Audi A1 Attracted is the equipment that includes leather, multifunction steering wheel, alloy wheels and 16-inch and aluminum applications in the interior. Items that will undoubtedly enhance the sportiness of the Audi A1.
Heavy Competitive Vehicle concept by Vladimir Aranovich
Diposting oleh Unknown on Jumat, 14 Desember 2012
Nice zBrush work by our friend Vladimir Aranovich.
Keywords: va-12 persecutor heavy competitive vehicle zbrush sculpt model concept by vladimir aranovich
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2013 TechArt Porsche Boxster
Diposting oleh Unknown on Sabtu, 08 Desember 2012
The 2013 TechArt Porsche Boxster, is an individualized version of the standard Porsche 981, it will be unveiled at the Essen Show sometime December 2012.
Techart's MD (Managing Director), Thomas Behringer revealed that their purpose was to make the standard car look sportier while at the same time highlighting the elegant styling and appearance of the 981.
Exterior
Exterior
The most obvious TechArt features are the front and rear spoilers. Despite being manufactured and fitted by a third party, the front spoiler is perfectly integrated with the Porsche and looks like a standard feature of the car. It has a two-part spoiler with a built-in splitter. The rear spoiler is fixed, and blends in perfectly with the Porsche. A Boxster individualized by TechArt sits lower to the ground than the standard Boxster thanks to TechArt’s spring kit.
TechArt added several other features, including trims on the diffuser and the side mirrors, as well as crosspieces to the air vents on the side to make them look attractive.
You will have a choice of two types of 21-inch TechArt wheels. You can opt for forged wheels, designed with a double spoke, or the light alloy wheels, designed with five spokes.
You will have a choice of two types of 21-inch TechArt wheels. You can opt for forged wheels, designed with a double spoke, or the light alloy wheels, designed with five spokes.
TechArt customization also means a new exhaust for the Porsche. The classical round tailpipes are made from polished stainless steel, which makes them look like chrome-plated pipes. TechArt offers an optional muffler system, or a sporty exhaust system. The latter features valve control that gives the Porsche Boxster an aggressive sound.
Interior
As with the exterior, Techart's aim inside the car was to add a touch of sportiness without comprising elegance. The company offers a range of styling packages in combination with a leather interior featuring highly decorative stitching. The sporty look and feel is enhanced by carbon fiber packages.
2013 Tramontana XTR
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The 2013 Tramontana XTR concept is one of the most extraordinary supercars ever conceived.
While most designers and manufacturers of this type of supercar have concentrated on building cars that look sleek and racy with smooth curves and contours, the planned Tramontana has sharp angles and several bits protruding around the car. It looks more like a toy kit car that has been badly assembled.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Est. Market Price: $800,000.00 |
| Length: 192.9 in. (490 cm) | Wheelbase: 120 in. (305 cm) |
| Height: 48 to 50.2 in. (122 to 127.5 cm) | Width: 81.9 in. (208 cm) |
| Engine: 5.5L V12 60° BiTurbo | Compression Ratio: 9: 1 |
| Horsepower: 888 HP | Max RPM: 5850 rpm |
| Torque: 678 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Transmission: Ultra-rapid competition gearbox |
| 0-60 mph: 3.0 seconds | Top Speed: 200 mph (322 km/h) |
Despite its unusual appearance, the unique styling make it very eye-catching. On the racetrack, it is certainly going to stand. Another highly unusual feature of the two-seater is that the passenger seat is behind the driver, an idea taken from fighter planes.
Engine
Engine
If the car ever goes into production, it will be one of the fastest cars ever built. This 2013 XTR will be fitted with the same Mercedes V-12 engine as earlier models. However, the engine has been modified and optimized, resulting in an increase in horsepower from the already impressive 720 to an astonishing 888. The result is a car that is capable of going from zero to 60 in just three seconds, and will be able to reach a top speed that is over 200 mph.
A 5.2 Liter V10 naturally aspirated is also being considered to be offered as an option. The V10 is expected to produce 600 horsepower and 428 lbs ft of torque.
The car is a rear wheel drive, and is supplied with a gearbox that the company describes as an "ultra-rapid competition" one, which presumably means the car will come equipped with paddles mounted on the steering wheel.
Price
Price
Tramontana has not given details of how much this car is going to cost, but it is certainly not going to come cheap. It is likely to begin somewhere in the $800,000 range. Similarly the company has not given detailed specifications of the car's dimensions.
The company had hoped to build and launch the first car before the end of 2012, but the 2013 Tramontana XTR has yet to make an appearance.
2012 Wheelsandmore Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Seven-11
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After successfully completing the CLS63 AMG Seven-11 project, Wheelsandmore has now embarked on a new project that transforms the SL63 AMG into a Seven-11.
Painted in Armageddon-Matte-Gray, the 2012 Wheelsandmore Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG Seven-11 looks impressive from all angles.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Est. Market Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.1 gallons (80L) | MPG: NA |
| Length: 180.8 in. (459.2 cm) | Wheelbase: 100.8 in. (256 cm) |
| Height: 51.1 in. (129.8 cm) | Width: 73.9 in. (187.7 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 10.2 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 2 |
| Engine: V8 Twin Turbo | Displacement: 5.5 Liter |
| Horsepower: 700 HP | Torque: 811 lb-ft |
**Stock AMG Specs
Performance
Performance
The most remarkable part that Wheelsandmore did for the SL63 AMG is the Engine. The 5.5L V8 engine gets the right adjustments that lead to its improved performance. The German tuner boosted the performance of the new Seven-11 by adding a new flap-controlled exhaust system, sports catalyst, remapped software and an optimized air induction.
With these features, the engine can now deliver 700 horsepower up from 537 and 811 lbs-ft of torque up from 664. They added an electronic lowering module called Low MaXX, it is responsible for lowering the ABC suspension. The module switches off at 70 km/h, providing safety and comfort reserves.
Exterior
Wheelsandmore are known for paying much attention to the wheels. For the SL63 AMG, they continue this tradition. This time round, they have fitted the Seven-11 version with 10 by 20 inches 3-piece 6Sporz forged alloy wheels at the front and wrapped them with 255/30/20 tires. The back gets the same type of wheel but measuring 12 by 20 inches and wrapped with 305/25/20 tires.
The German tuners are also offering the wheel/tire combination in 20/21-inch staggered combination. The paint is Armageddon Matte-gray mixed with Light-Matte-Black finish. This is topped with the customary Wheelsandmore race-stripe. The interior details are still not available for the time.
Although Mercedes offers the original Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, the modifications the popular German tuner gives, makes the 2012 Wheelsandmore Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Seven-11 more than appealing.
Concept vehicles by Kian Ng
Diposting oleh Unknown on Kamis, 06 Desember 2012
kianchai on CGhub.
Keywords: concept all terrain atv vehicles futuristic video game truck art by kian ng petroglyph games las vegas
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Vehicle concepts by Smyk Vitaliy
Diposting oleh Unknown on Rabu, 05 Desember 2012
SID75 on deviantART. Check out conceptships.
Keywords: concept vehicle car automotive mass transportation design illustration paintings by smyk vitaliy sid75 samples from deviant art portfolio
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Mercedes Citan
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We will have three options when purchasing this Van - Length -3.94, 4.32 or 4.71 meters and body - Box. Joint and Combined.
Three diesel engines are also available in this Mercedes model : 75 CDI, 90 CDI and 110 CDI. The gas block is a 1.2-liter 114 hp. We may further choose between a gearbox of five or six relationships.