See how you guys are doing when you are on their way stands a parked car.
I wonder how he felt the owner of this BMW? In its place would be pretty pissed off.
I think that the gentlemen came up with a brilliant idea and switched the car on the previous place. Unfortunately, this is unlikely. Well, the guy is himself guilty. there was no need to park in a place where for the moment will be laid on the new surface and would not be a problem.
Based on the restyled version of the C30 series, its derivative is given a shield sporting longer, lower and wider which allows for greater downforce on the front.
"We've worked hard to make the most of the restyled version of the C30, passing many hours in a wind tunnel" announced Jan Andersson, Technical Director of the Volvo team Polestar.
First public presentation at Modena in Italy for the last born in Maranello. The boss Luca di Montezemolo was of course present. "We have created a magnificent car, the most powerful of our history, an exclusive car at GTO historic name, it deserves," he said.
Recall that the 599 GTO receives a 6.0 liter V12 engine with 670 horsepower. With only 1,495 pounds on the scales, it accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.35 seconds until the top speed of 335 km / h. Count € 319,495 per copy. 599 units will be produced.
How do you take a V6 Mustang from stock to super-powered? Dave Kaek from AmericanMuscle and Swarr Auto have teamed up to modify a stock 2005 V6 Mustang and see just how much horsepower they can crank out of 6 cylinders. Check out the video series to see what they did to make an average Mustang look and perform like a super-powered beast!
The first video features Dave Kaeck kicking things off at Swarr Auto with our baseline dyno run to get the raw numbers, plus a first look at the huge variety of parts we're using on our '05 Legend Lime V6.
Video two begins our performance overhaul with the installation of a new CAI, exhaust, and custom tune. We also start our styling with by installing lowering springs and adding a new set of wheels and tires.
In the third video, the crew from Swarr Auto brighten up the 'Stang with new headlights, taillights, and and some side marker decals. After that, Dave heads to the home garage for some final styling featuring painted parts from AM.
And in our fourth video, we reveal our final numbers as Dave heads back for one last dyno run (and to add a little something extra).
Make sure you check out the official project page, which gives you a complete list of all the mods used in the videos.
AudiA1 Justin Timberlake Commercial It has already closed its doors, but the Geneva Motor Show has been attended by a few international stars this year. Shakira is coming to such a transition in flash Seat, Audi and could count on the singer / actor Justin Timberlake to promote his new little A1. If you wondered what the sequence tour a few months ago, when the new German city was first seen in daylight, look no further.
Audi has indeed released the making of this movie, absolute debauchery and average wholesale tour almost as great a movie box office bombs. Meanwhile the whole film, that the making of the work done by Audi in collaboration with the star in the open mouth. What seems to escape the evil men armed with its new Audi A1.
Television advertising clip of the new Citroen DS3 in the UK caused a wave of anger among the fans of The Beatles.
In the clip used frames from the home collection of Yoko Ono, on which John Lennon utters the words "Why all the nostalgia? Try something new! Live Now. As the newspaper writes, fans angered by the behavior of Lennon's wife, which, according to fans, earning the name of the dead singer, and therefore offer a boycott and not buy a Citroen advertised model.
Quality and technology are two powers that brought him even Audi A1, which has a wide track with sports suspension, steering gear ratio with direct. 4 engines are available, all Euro5, turbo and direct injection. Two petrol. The 1.2 TFSI by 86 horses (16.3 kgm of torque from 1,500 rpm) and you can touch 179 km / h, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 12 1 and runs an average 19.6 kilometers per liter (119 g / km of CO2). For those who want more panache is the 1.4 TFSI 122 hp (20.4 kgm) that pushes the A1 at 200 km / h with one click takes 9 1 0 to 100 and states same consumption.
There are also two diesel, both 1.6 TDI. The first has 90 horses (23.5 kgm): Maximum speed 179 km / h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 12 "2 and average distance of 26.3 km / liter (99 g / km of CO2). The second touches the 105 hp (25.6 kgm) to 187 km / h, from 0 to 100 in 10 "8 and an average distance of 25.9 kilometers per liter. Standard on all models the Start & Stop system, but it is a required field double-clutch 7-speed, or the appreciation, on the other Audimodels, S-tronic. The 3-door Audi A1 coming onto the market in late summer (for the 5-door Sportback It was not until year-end) available in 10 colors.
The VW Beetle is a 1938 to 2003 from the current car model, Volkswagen AG, produced and was until June 2002 with over 21.5 million copies, this best-selling car in the world until he had title to his successor, the VW Golf, passed.
The origins of the VW Beetle was going to State efforts of Nazi Germany to create an affordable for the public as "Car", at that time called KDF car back. Much of the development of Ferdinand Porsche, who is commonly known as the creator of the Beetle. The idea of a "Car" is in its basic features, but older than his development of the Nazi period.
The KDF-Wagen was produced before the war, not in series, because the (established in May 1938 Volkswagen plant at Fallersleben Wolfsburg's now a district) was not yet finished. During World War II military vehicles were produced there, and other armaments, so that mass production could begin then, Volkswagen called the car until the summer of 1945. By the end of 1945 1785 cars were produced and delivered to the occupying powers and to the German Post. By 1946, the VW could be bought with ration card for the price of 5,000 Reichsmark privately also.
By exporting to the USA and many other countries and because of the so-called German economic miracle, which stood for the Volkswagen symbolically reached the Beetle production at Wolfsburg and numerous manufacturing and assembly plants around the world unimagined heights. In the United States - to Germany's main VW market - gained the beetle as a cheap, fuel efficient vehicles by local terms, but above all as an embodiment of a "counterculture" to the Straßenkreuzern in the 1960s won great popularity. The early 1970s, sales dropped, because the beetle had increasingly are being challenged by more modern small cars. 1974 production of his successor, VW Golf in Wolfsburg began production in Germany (Emden) finished 1978th After that it was produced only in Mexico and Brazil. Until 1985, the VW Beetle was offered in Germany.
21,529,464 VW Beetles were produced, of which nearly 15.8 million stem pieces (including some 330,000 convertible) of the German production .
The beetle-plant was given the designation, type 1, than in 1950 as the VW Transporter Type 2 came out.
The body shape of the products produced in Mexico since 1998, VW New Beetle is modeled on that of the beetle.
After the presentation of the GP Mercedes Formula 1 cars, now let's see their F1 Ferrari. The Ferrari for the season of 2010, the aptly named "F10" to bear. The most opvallande change is the frequent use of white on the front and rear. This course will benefit the new sponsor "Santander". The Santander bank which is moved along with Alonso from Renault to Ferrari Team. The other driver Felippe Massa remains natural.
Mini Countryman describes as a crossover between the classical and a Mini Sports Activity Vehicle. The length of the Countryman is 4.10 meters. This is he the first production Mini which exceeds four meters. The wheelbase of the crossover is 2.60 meters. The trunk has a capacity of 350 liter. Who the rear sliding forward, the decision about 440 liter. With rear seats folded this increases value to 1170 liters. The Countryman is unmistakably a Mini. This is the typical roof line, the hexagon radiator grille, the hood integrated into the headlights, turn signals on the side, striking the interior and the wheel arches. Mini also promises that "kart-like" also in this cross-over is preserved. Yet there are obvious differences: the first generation Mini, the novice four conventional doors, a greater ground clearance and perhaps a bit like swearing in church for the Mini-purists, a high seating position. The innovative Mini Center Rail takes place in the traditional center tunnel.
Three petrol models The Mini Countryman comes with three petrol and two diesel engines. The basic version is the One Mini Countryman with 98 hp 1.6-liter four cylinder and the maximum torque is 153 Nm. The sprint to 100 kilometer per hour takes 12.7 seconds and top speed is 175 kilometer per hour. The average consumption is 5.9 liters per 100 kilometer and CO2 emissions is 137 grams per kilometer. Thus, this version qualify for 20 percent aggregation. Who wants more power, can contact the Cooper Mini Countryman. Which also has a 1.6-liter engine, but in this case, the power 122 hp. Maximum torque is 160 Nm. The sprint to 100 kilometer per hour takes 10.5 seconds and top speed is 190 kilometer per hour. The average consumption is 6.1 liters per 100 kilometer and is 142 g / km CO2 emissions. Top version is the Cooper S Countryman. Which has a 1.6-liter turbo engine under the hood, good for 184 hp. Maximum torque is 240 Nm. With overboost increases even temporarily to 260 Nm. The sprint to 100 kilometer per hour takes 7.6 seconds and the fun is at 215 kilometer per hour. The average consumption is 6.3 liters per 100 kilometer and CO2 emissions come from to 146 g / km.
Low aggregation The diesel is the basic Mini One D Countryman. This has a capacity of 90 hp and a maximum torque of 215 Nm. The sprint to 100 kilometer per hour takes 13.2 seconds and top speed is 170 kilometer per hour. Consumption is 4.3 liters per 100 kilometer and CO2 emissions is 113 grams per kilometer. One result, the D in the 20-percent rate for the addition. Countryman The Cooper D is rated at 112 hp. Maximum torque is 270 Nm. The sprint to 100 kilometer per hour is done in 10.9 seconds and top speed is 180 kilometer per hour. At the 100 kilometer lust topdiesel 4.4 liters diesel, representing CO2 emissions of 116 grams per kilometer. This version also benefits from 20 percent bijtelling why.
All4 All versions have a standard manual speed gearbox available to them. The petrol models include a six-speed automatic an option. In principle, the Mini Countryman front-wheel drive. Optional on the Cooper S and Cooper D Countryman However All4 wheel drive system to get. In normal conditions this system up to 50 percent of the drive torque to the rear wheels. But when the going gets tough the Countryman, the cross-over into a temporary 100 percent rear-wheel drive. Reveals the Mini Countryman Motor Show in Geneva
Toyota has issued another recall due to concerns about potentially defective gas pedals.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Toyota has issued another massive recall due to a potentially defective gas pedal. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the most recent safety recall is the second for the automaker due to safety concerns with the gas pedal. A previous recall was issued for 4.2 million vehicles last year.
As noted by the AP, Toyota announced plans to recall 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. on Thursday. The recall comes after reports of crashes linked to pedals becoming stuck and causing vehicles to accelerate suddenly.
John Hanson, a spokesperson for Toyota, is quoted in the report as stating of working on a solution for the accelerator issue, “Responsibility for this in the end is ours.”
Although Giulietta until at the earliest in the spring of this year the dealers will stand, and the premiere is a big months in gestation, there is now a first promo video appeared on the Interweb. In the commercial we get in Italian (as it should) many promises about the excellent driving qualities of the Giulietta to hear. Lets hope that these expectations can redeem the Giulietta and the level of competition in driving dynamics to the Crown succeeds in stabbing.
The operation "comeback" has been launched! Today, record-breaking World Champion Michael Schumacher (started 41) his sensational comeback at Jerez in Spain! With cloudy skies and 13 degree at 9:07 Clock Schumi drove onto the track for the first time in Andalusia and completed in a Formula 1-like GP2 car, first an initial installation lap. Then Schumacher drove back to the pits, where the bolide was again checked through. Clock set at 9:39 Schumi's test drive away in the blue and white GP-2-Boliden with a second round. Curious here: Schumi did in his first Grand Prix for Mercedes drives on his Ferrari-red helmet! Michael Schumacher (born January 3, 1969 in Hurth-Hermülheim) is a German race car driver. Schumacher started from 1991 to 2006 in 249 Grand Prix races in the top class Formula 1 racing and won there seven world championships. After retiring from professional racing driver Schumacher continued to participate in motor sport events, among other things, he tried in 2008 as an amateur in the motorcycle sport (IDM). Michael Schumacher is the most successful driver in Formula 1 history and holds almost every record in that race series. In addition to its seven World Cup titles, Schumacher won 91 races, had 68 plays on the best starting position and drove in 76 races, the fastest lap. In addition, Michael Schumacher gained by far the most World Cup points, was most frequently on the podium and led more laps and miles than any other driver. Its biggest competitors were in Formula 1, Ayrton Senna, Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard, Juan Pablo Montoya and Kimi Räikkönen and Fernando Alonso last. Michael Schumacher's younger brother Ralf was also active from 1997 to 2007 in the Formula 1.
3.6-liter V6 engine with direct fuel injection is proposing, which was coupled with an electric motor. It brings together the hybrid drive, drives all four wheels to 354 hp, while torque is 400 Newton meters. Charged are the lithium-ion batteries on each standard wall outlet, the range should be enlarged, according to GM next in pure electric mode, compared with normal hybrid systems.
The XTS Platinum Concept was equipped with a lot of Cadillac alongside communication and entertainment functions. Along with a comprehensive Entertainmenstsystem, displays with LED technology and a retractable touch-screen for the navigation system are also hidden controls are used.
2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, making its U.S. production debut at the Detroit Auto Show in Detroit, introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, Honda, announced today.
