The World Of Cars

Super Sports Car - The Veyron

2011-12-24T03:18:00.000-08:00

The design of the Veyron honors a great heritage without drifting off into retro style. Every detail of the classic two-tone color scheme, a quote from the 1920s and 1930s, has been carefully thought out, resulting in the typical Bugatti profile with the classic, contrasting ellipsis – the stylistic element used by Ettore Bugatti himself. The “crest line”, which runs uninterrupted from the hood to the only 1.21-m-high roof, is a proud homage to the Veyron’s forebears. Thus, the Veyron’s classic paintwork and harmonious design connect this state-of-the-art super sports car to the glorious heritage of Bugatti automobiles.

Model Car - Bugatti Royale Coupe de Ville 1930

2011-12-24T03:08:00.000-08:00

This preassembled, die-cast model is a milestone in model manufacture. This 1:18 scale model reconstruction of the legendary Bugatti Royale Type 41 Coupe de Ville is made up of more than 1,300 individual parts, and is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. 18 different materials went into the making of this model, and all parts were assembled piece-by-piece by loving handwork. The die-cast metal body can be removed from the chassis with just a few manipulations, giving you a unique view of a scaled version of the nearly 1.5 meter long original engine. The 1.85 kg weight is exceptional for a 1:18 scale model – as was the deadweight of the original car, which weighed more than 3,000 kg. The model comes with a highquality wooden base and mirror.
Price : 499,00 Euro ( inclusive of VAT)

Information Source :
http://www.bugatti-collection.com/product_info.php/info/p1090_Bugatti-Royale-1930.html

Australian Rally in 1958 -opened new doors for Nissan

2011-12-17T07:24:00.000-08:00

Nissan sends two cars to an Australian Rally in 1958, the “World’s Cruelest Rally” – an endurance race so tough that it was never held again.

At that time Nissan was struggling to come up with a post-war business model stumbles upon a strategy that would help define its next 50 years: international car racing.
With hopes simply to complete the race, a surprising outcome opened doors to the Japanese automaker never imagined.

Few Facts about Henry Ford

2011-12-10T04:02:00.000-08:00

1. Henry Ford was born in Wayne County,Michigan on July 30, 1863

2. The friendship between Henry Ford and scientist and inventor Thomas Edison, is legendary.

3.Henry Ford called his first vehicle the Quadricycle.

Basics of a Hybrid Car

2011-12-10T03:47:00.000-08:00

Hybrid is part gasoline engine and part electric motor.Due to electric motor,gasoline engine does not have to run all the time.This is good for fuel efficiency and for environment also.For small distances and low speed hybrids run exclusively on electricity.At higher speeds and when you need more power gasoline engine kicks in.While running, the gasoline engine charges battery. Energy from braking is also captured to charge battery.

Tom Cruise's car at the MI : 3 Fan Screening in Hollywood

2011-12-03T10:23:00.000-08:00

Bentley Motors logo on yellow Car

2011-12-03T10:18:00.000-08:00

Vintage Green Bentley

2011-12-03T10:12:00.000-08:00

Fiat 126 with Che Guevara

2011-12-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

Customised Fiat 126 with Che Guevara image ,Vedado,Havana, Cuba West Indies, Central America

The Land Rover Heritage

2011-11-05T11:20:00.000-07:00

The first Land Rover made its debut in 1948. It was designed with brilliant simplicity for extraordinary ability and unrivalled strength and durability. In fact, six decades on it is estimated that two-thirds of all these incredible vehicles are still at work – many of them in some of the most extreme conditions and inhospitable places on earth.

Defender - Land Rover

2011-11-05T11:14:00.000-07:00

Defender Front View

1960's U.S. Presidential Lincln Continental state automobile

2011-08-30T03:12:00.000-07:00

Car Auction at Retromobile Car Show Paris France 2011

BMW - 2011 NAIAS

2011-08-30T03:00:00.000-07:00

The 2011 mini paceman concept is a kind of 2 door version of the mini coutryman.With all wheel -drive,the paceman is aimed directly at the Volkswagen GTI.

Famous lovers of famous cars

2011-06-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

Bentley

The Lovers of Bentley Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri recently put their custom-built 2007 Bentley Continental GTC convertible for auction on eBay . Oprah Winfrey also auctioned her 1996 Bentley Azure convertible, which sold for just under $68,000.
Bentley lover Paris Hilton’s can’t-miss-it Pepto-pink number, while Victoria Beckham loves her posh Continental GTC with monogrammed seats.Which was gifted by Tom Cruise. Sharon Stone, Kim Kardashian, and The Game drive black Bentleys, Liz Hurley and Richie Rich drive silver cars, while Seal drives in golden Bentley.

Mercedes

Britney Spears loves her white Mercedes CLK convertible.
Other lovers of CLK include Lauren Conrad and Katie Holmes. Mercedes is also a car of choice for other starlets like Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Tara Reid, Lady Gaga, Reese Witherspoon, and Miley Cyrus. Among the male lovers of Merc are Ryan Seacrest, Dwayne Wade, Michael Jordan,Ringo Starr, and Lebron James.

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's Car

2011-05-26T04:35:00.000-07:00

An epitome of Gaddafi’s eccentricity is the car he designed for himself, which Libya claims is the safest vehicle on earth. However, don’t go into any details to back up the claim.

This Saroukh el-Jamahiriya,which means Libyan rocket is the car owned by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.It is a five-seater saloon with the nose and tail of a rocket and powered by a 230bhp V6. Launched at a conference called the Organization of African Unity and organized by Colonel Gaddafi in 2009, the Libyan Rocket comes with airbags, an electronic defense system and collapsible bumpers that supposedly help out in a crash..The car is loaded with an “electronic defense system. Apparently, no one knows what it is or how it works.
Dukhali Al-Meghareff, chairman of the Libyan Arab Domestic Investment company which produced the prototype, touted it as revolutionary in automotive history. "The leader spent so many hours of his valuable time thinking of an effective solution. It is the safest car produced anywhere," Mr Meghareff said.

Panamera Turbo S

2011-04-11T09:38:00.000-07:00

0-60 mph: 3.6 s
Top Track Speed: 190 mph
Consumption (Highway): 23 mpg
MSRP $ 173,200.00

Cadillac 2011 CTS Coupe

2011-03-10T04:36:00.000-08:00

Cadillac unveiled the 2011 CTS Coupe, the latest and most dramatic of the brand's series of new designs to reach production. The CTS Coupe is a new luxury sports coupe designed to become the centerpiece of the brand's revised lineup.

World's Most Beautiful Cars

2010-12-02T08:26:00.000-08:00

Bentley Mulsanne
Mulsanne is inspired by the company founder W.O. Bentley's crowning achievement, the 8-liter auto first shown at the 1930 London Motor Show. A 6 3/4-liter, V8 engine gets 505bhp; inside, exotic woods, leather hides and solid stainless-steel brightware are hand-crafted for maximum luxury

Aston Martin Rapide

The front mid-mounted 6-liter V12 engine produces 470 bhp, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds. The engine is hand-built in Köln, Germany, and features a six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission.

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
The 4.7-liter, V8 engine gets 444 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. Each angle on the front and sides of the car was calibrated to ensure the most efficient airflow around the car, Alfa says, and it shows: It'll do 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 0 to 100 mph in 9.7 seconds.

Meet the new 2011 Lincoln MKX

2010-12-01T10:05:00.000-08:00

With its prominent new Lincoln split-wing grille, oval chrome exhaust tips and dynamic lines, the 2011 Lincoln MKX creates a striking image.

Inside, luxury abounds. Standard leather-trimmed seats and available wood-trimmed accents come together to create a rich ambience. Lincoln MKX features standard heated and cooled front seats. It is the only vehicle in its class to offer these seats as a standard feature.A heated steering wheel is also available to keep your hands warm in the coldest of weather.

Perhaps what stands out most in this vehicle are all of its advanced features. There's standard MyLincoln Touch™ that, combined with the SYNC® in-car connectivity system, will forever change the way you interact with your vehicle. Manage your phone, entertainment, climate and available navigation features by using the intuitive steering wheel controls, eight-inch LCD touch screen or via voice commands. Available adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support automatically adjusts your speed to help maintain a preset distance from the vehicle in front of you. The available Navigation System with SIRIUS Traffic™ and SIRIUS Travel Link™ not only gives you turn-by-turn directions, but also provides traffic alerts, gas prices, weather forecasts, sports scores and more.

The 2011 Lincoln MKX excels in the performance category, featuring best-in-class standard 305 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque.† Plus, it delivers unsurpassed EPA-estimated FWD 18city/25 hwy mpg.

The World Of Green Cars

2010-12-01T09:53:00.000-08:00

Before the start of 2011 the first mass-market electric vehicles are about to go on sale in selected cities, kicking off the beginning of a wave of new green vehicles.
The Chevrolet Volt, from General Motors and the Leaf, from Nissan both launching in December, are just the beginning of the electrification trend. At least eight hybrids and 12 plug-in electric cars in every price range are planned for 2011, with another batch of electric vehicles (EVs) expected in 2012.

The rollout of these vehicles will be regional, starting with California and a handful of other states, including New York, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Tennessee, among others. It could be several years before EVs are readily available across America. Each employs different powertrain technologies, so it pays to do your research at sites like www.hybridcars.com or pluginamerica.org.
But here are the basics:
A hybrid, as the name suggests, uses both a gasoline engine and electric motor to power the car, switching back and forth as necessary. A plug-in hybrid is similar, but comes with a larger battery that allows the vehicle to travel solely on electric power for short hops, but not for long stretches. An extended-range electric vehicle, like the Volt, can go up to 40 or so miles on electricity, after which a small gasoline motor kicks in to recharge the battery and keep driving. A pure EV, like the Leaf, runs solely on electricity and needs to be recharged every 100 miles or so.

When it comes to hybrids, Toyota's Prius is the only one anyone ever really talks about, so it might surprise you that there are 27 other hybrid models already on the market today, including hybrid versions of the BMW 7-series, Mercedes S-class and Lexus LS.

Many more are coming. They include luxury cars like the recently introduced Porsche Cayenne S hybrid SUV, which, at $67,700, sells for about $4,000 more than the gasoline version of Porsche's bestselling vehicle, and the Lexus CT 200h compact, due in early 2011, which is aimed at a younger, Gen-X crowd, and will likely be priced under $32,000.
German carmakers, which had been trying to steer more Americans to clean diesels, are now making a big push on hybrids and plug-ins, too. A hybrid version of the Volkswagen Touareg SUV comes out next month, followed by a hybrid VW Jetta small car in 2012.

Meanwhile, virtually every carmaker, including many industry newcomers, is working on some sort of electric plug-in car, though not every company is ready to take them into the mass market. They're rolling them out slowly, to utilities and government fleets, until there's a charging network that can support them.

Some exceptions: The Coda sedan is an electric vehicle assembled in California with parts imported from China that will sell for $44,900. A federal tax rebate will bring the cost down to $37,400, and buyers could be eligible for additional state and local incentives. The car will be marketed through a unique network of retail stores and delivered to customers in person. The first deliveries are expected before the end of the year, and Coda says it plans to produce 14,000 by the end of 2011.

Another small company with big plans is Think, based in the Netherlands. It's building its tiny Think City at a factory in Indianapolis, which is expected to sell for about $34,000 when it goes on sale next year. Think plans to sell 2,000 to 3,000 of the cars in 2011.

Ford Motor hasn't even started selling its next-generation Focus compact (it goes on sale at the start of the year), but it's already planning an electric version. The Focus EV will go on sale in late 2011, and will be manufactured alongside the gasoline version at a factory in Michigan. Chrysler, controlled by Italy's Fiat , will sell the Fiat e500, a plug-in version of Fiat's cute 500 city car, beginning in 2012.

Toyota, which sold an electric version of its Rav4 SUV a decade ago, is now working on the second generation with help from Tesla, the Silicon Valley startup that markets a $100,000 electric roadster. Tesla will build and supply the lithium-ion battery pack and other components. A small fleet of new Rav4 EVs will be tested in 2011, with the expected full-market launch expected in 2012.

The Best Cars of 2011

2010-11-26T07:10:00.000-08:00

Some of the hottest cars to hit the scene in 2011 make their way to showrooms this spring.

Here is a list ,which will make you dream of owning one starting with Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport the world's fastest production car (it hit 268 miles per hour last summer in Germany) but it is also one of the most refined--with interior cues taken from its sister company, Bentley. Its cockpit is wrapped in hand-stitched soft-grain leather and trimmed to the hilt in carbon-fiber; the rear-view camera, Bluetooth capability and Satellite radio make driving to the store a pleasant experience rather than the sweat- and stress-inducing jolt provided by other exotic autos.

Exterior of Super Sport's is too hot, with bold lines that look modern but evoke Bugattis from the 1920s and '30s . At a retail price of $2.5 million, only the world's wealthiest people can afford to put a Super Sport in their garages.

Ferrari's street-legal 599XX variant, the GTO, the elegant Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI Quattro and McLaren's first-ever solo production car, the MP4-12C, will quicken lots of heart rates when they hit the streets next year.

A common thread between some of the hottest new cars is an emphasis on weight control. Almost every car in 2011 including the Range Rover Evoque, boasts a streamlined frame, light-as-air carbon fiber components or a super-efficient, whittled down engine.

Porsche's latest 911 variant, the lightening-quick GT2 RS, embraces that ethic. The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is also lighter than its closest family member, the M3. The much-anticipated Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, a Detroit-made animal whose $75,000 limited-edition Neiman Marcus variant sold out in three minutes last month. The standard version will have a 312-horsepower V6 engine and will go to production in the first quarter of 2011. There will also be a V8 SS option, which will likely be priced near $36,000.

Sure the Camaro packs a lot less punch than the Super Sport, as will even Lamborghini's Jota, the code-named successor to the Murcielago coupe. But for drivers in need of an ego boost next year, either will easily do the trick.

Hybrid Efficiency Meets Lincoln Luxury in the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

2010-11-01T10:19:00.000-07:00

The all-new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid -is the most fuel-efficient luxury car in America. It features 39 combined mpg.The front-wheel-drive 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is also, on average, more than 50 percent more fuel-efficient than other luxury cars. On top of that, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers over 700 city miles on a single tank of gas.
Lincoln has always been synonymous with luxury. In fact, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has more standard luxury. Features include the SYNC® voice-activated communications and entertainment system, walnut swirl or olive ash wood trim and Bridge of Weir leather-trimmed seating. This leather employs a chromium-free tanning process and can be recycled at the end of its life. And the wood trim comes from forests that are managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards.

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ features the standard dual-LCD SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide that provides feedback on fuel efficiency and your driving performance. It has a full-color display with leaves that appear or fade in real time based on short-term driving efficiency. As your driving becomes more efficient over the long term, flower blossoms appear in the display.

James Bond Cars for sale in London

2010-10-16T10:14:00.000-07:00

Three James Bond sports cars – and one helicopter – will be auctioned Oct. 27 at RM Auctions’ Automobiles of London sale at the Battersea Evolution arena.

The highlight of the lot is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery in “Goldfinger”. There’s also the green 1998 Jaguar XKR driven by the villain ‘Zao’ in “Die Another Day” and the 1969 Lamborghini Islero GTS driven by Sir Roger Moore in “The Man Who Haunted Himself”.
The helicopter at stake is a 1960 Hiller UH -12 E4, which was flown by actress Honor Blackman in her role as Pussy Galore. (Its first time on film was for a 1963 movie called “The VIPs”, which starred Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.) RM says the chopper will likely go for nearly £400,000.

Admission requires the purchase of a £50 auction catalog, which admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry. Previews start Oct. 26.

Aerodynamics of Formula 1 cars

2010-09-10T10:39:00.000-07:00

A modern Formula One car has almost as much in common with a jet fighter as it does with an ordinary road car. Aerodynamics have become key to success in the sport and teams spend tens of millions of dollars on research and development in the field each year.
The aerodynamic designer has two primary concerns: the creation of downforce, to help push the car's tyres onto the track and improve cornering forces; and minimising the drag that gets caused by turbulence and acts to slow the car down.
Several teams started to experiment with the now familiar wings in the late 1960s. Race car wings operate on exactly the same principle as aircraft wings, only in reverse. Air flows at different speeds over the two sides of the wing (by having to travel different distances over its contours) and this creates a difference in pressure, a physical rule known as Bernoulli's Principle. As this pressure tries to balance, the wing tries to move in the direction of the low pressure. Planes use their wings to create lift, race cars use theirs to create downforce. A modern Formula One car is capable of developing 3.5 g lateral cornering force (three and a half times its own weight) thanks to aerodynamic downforce. That means that, theoretically, at high speeds they could drive upside down.
Early experiments with movable wings and high mountings led to some spectacular accidents, and for the 1970 season regulations were introduced to limit the size and location of wings. Evolved over time, those rules still hold largely true today.
By the mid 1970s 'ground effect' downforce had been discovered. Lotus engineers found out that the entire car could be made to act like a wing by the creation of a giant wing on its underside which would help to suck it to the road. The ultimate example of this thinking was the Brabham BT46B, designed by Gordon Murray, which actually used a cooling fan to extract air from the skirted area under the car, creating enormous downforce. After technical challenges from other teams it was withdrawn after a single race. And rule changes followed to limit the benefits of 'ground effects' - firstly a ban on the skirts used to contain the low pressure area, later a requirement for a 'stepped floor'.
Despite the full-sized wind tunnels and vast computing power used by the aerodynamic departments of most teams, the fundamental principles of Formula One aerodynamics still apply: to create the maximum amount of downforce for the minimal amount of drag. The primary wings mounted front and rear are fitted with different profiles depending on the downforce requirements of a particular track. Tight, slow circuits like Monaco require very aggressive wing profiles - you will see that cars run two separate 'blades' of 'elements' on the rear wings (two is the maximum permitted). In contrast, high-speed circuits like Monza see the cars stripped of as much wing as possible, to reduce drag and increase speed on the long straights.
Every single surface of a modern Formula One car, from the shape of the suspension links to that of the driver's helmet - has its aerodynamic effects considered. Disrupted air, where the flow 'separates' from the body, creates turbulence which creates drag - which slows the car down. Look at a recent car and you will see that almost as much effort has been spent reducing drag as increasing downforce - from the vertical end-plates fitted to wings to prevent vortices forming to the diffuser plates mounted low at the back, which help to re-equalise pressure of the faster-flowing air that has passed under the car and would otherwise create a low-pressure 'balloon' dragging at the back. Despite this, designers can't make their cars too 'slippery', as a good supply of airflow has to be ensured to help dissipate the vast amounts of heat produced by a modern Formula One engine.
In recent years most Formula One teams have tried to emulate Ferrari's 'narrow waist' design, where the rear of the car is made as narrow and low as possible. This reduces drag and maximises the amount of air available to the rear wing. The 'barge boards' fitted to the sides of cars also helped to shape the flow of the air and minimise the amount of turbulence.
Revised regulations introduced in 2005 forced the aerodynamicists to be even more ingenious. In a bid to cut speeds, the FIA robbed the cars of a chunk of downforce by raising the front wing, bringing the rear wing forward and modifying the rear diffuser profile. The designers quickly clawed back much of the loss, with a variety of intricate and novel solutions such as the ‘horn’ winglets first seen on the McLaren MP4-20.
Most of those innovations were effectively outlawed under even more stringent aero regulations imposed by the FIA for 2009. The changes were designed to promote overtaking by making it easier for a car to closely follow another. The new rules took the cars into another new era, with lower and wider front wings, taller and narrower rear wings, and generally much ‘cleaner’ bodywork. Perhaps the most interesting change, however, was the introduction of ‘moveable aerodynamics’, with the driver able to make limited adjustments to the front wing from the cockpit during a race.

2012 CLS-Class Coupe from Mercedes-Benz

2010-09-09T04:00:00.000-07:00

The CLS remains a captivating anomaly in today's automotive landscape, an enthralling new incarnation will be unveiled this October at the Paris Auto Show. And it promises to define an entire class of vehicle. Again.
The Key Highlights of the new vehicle are given below :
0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds,
14-speaker, 610-watt harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system
Seating for four adults in hand-stitched leather
Hand-crafted trims from Burl Walnut or Black Ash wood to available Black Piano Lacquer wood or Carbon Fiber
World's first headlamps to offer full LED capability for all dynamic light functions
PRE-SAFE predictive occupant protection system

Mullin presents rare collection of Bugatti

2010-08-28T10:15:00.000-07:00

Peter Mullin, one of the most famous car collectors in the world, has opened his own automotive museum in Oxnard/California. The Museum celebrates French Art Deco cars - amongst the numerous vintage Bugattis on display the recent Bugatti history is featured the four iconic Bugatti Showcars: the EB 118, EB 218, EB 18/3 Chiron and the Veyron 16/4. Bugatti is thrilled to have the Mullin Automotive Museum as the perfect ambassador for these unique vehicles in their most important market in Southern California. The museum is located north of Los Angeles.

Enzo Ferrari - Creator of Ferrari Cars

2010-08-21T09:55:00.000-07:00

It is twenty two years since Enzo Ferrari passed away but he is remembered by all his collaborators, owners and fans of the Maranello marque, the man who created Ferrari.
Since the company's beginnings, Ferrari has been involved in motorsport, competing in a range of categories including Formula One and sports car racing through its Scuderia Ferrari sporting division as well as supplying cars and engines to other teams and for one make series.

The first racing car to be designed by Enzo Ferrari was 1949 AAC 815, although it was not badged as a Ferrari model.

The Cavallino Rampante ("prancing horse") black prancing stallion on a yellow shield is the famous symbol of the Ferrari race team, usually with the letters S F (for Scuderia Ferrari), with three stripes of green, white and red (the Italian national colors) at the top. The road cars have a rectangular badge on the hood and, optionally, the shield-shaped race logo on the sides of both front wings, close to the door.
Ferrari's first models were sports/racing cars quite different from the grand touring models that followed. See below for a complete list.

Starting from 1949, 166 Inter the 2-seat Gran Turismo is still popular.
The various Dino models were named for Enzo's son, Dino Ferrari, and were marketed as Dinos by Ferrari and sold at Ferrari dealers—for all intents and purposes they are Ferraris.

In the mid 1990s, Ferrari added the letter "F" to the beginning of all models (a practice abandoned after the F512 M and F355, but adopted again with the F430).

A Human Powered Hybrid Car

2010-08-19T10:16:00.000-07:00

HUMANCAR INC. creates a car that doesnot require gas,generates its own electricity,and may charge power back to the grid. The vehicle seats four and generates power through a system of hand cranks. Yes, hand cranks.The next big thing in hybrid vehicles does not come from the likes of Toyota or General Motors. Instead, it comes from Charles Samuel Greenwood. Greenwood has been working on a human-powered vehicle concept for decades, and all of his hard work is coming together in the form of the HumanCar Imagine_ PS.
Don't think that a hand-cranked vehicle would be marketable only as a neighborhood vehicle with a limited top speed. However, the HumanCar has surprising potential--a top speed of 30 mph going uphill and 60 mph on a flat surface. All of this can be achieved via human power and nothing else.
As an exercise-enabled vehicle, it is possible for one, two, three or four people to operate the bi-directional human-power interface. Alternatively, a single operator may operate the vehicle in electric power mode only – or any combination of human and electric power may be employed.

This zero-emissions vehicle is not only better for the environment; it improves the driver's health thanks to the workout you get while driving it. The human health aspect was part of Greenwood's decision to build and ultimately refine this concept.

"It was 1968. Traffic was at a complete standstill, again, on a busy boulevard in what is now known as the Silicon Valley," Greenwood wrote. "Sitting within their cars were many commuters who were overweight and out of shape, breathing unhealthy exhaust fumes. As a young engineer working at my first job at a research and development laboratory for a major corporation, it seemed intuitively that there must be a better way to move people around than this."

And with that, the concept for the HumanCar Imagine PS was born. The vehicle is street legal as a low-mass vehicle and is vehicle-to-grid (V2G) compatible. Greenwood plans to bring the vehicle to market next year but is already taking reservations on his website. A $50 fully refundable, no-questions-asked reservation fee will put you on the list for a $15,500 HumanCar Imagine PS.

The Ferrari Story

Audi TTS Roadster

2010-08-07T23:09:00.000-07:00

Audi TTS Roadstar

Priced around $50200.
The Ferrari Story

'The Transition' - Flying Car

2010-07-29T06:31:00.000-07:00

Terrafugia a small, privately held company has recently gained FAA approval for its roadable aircraft (i.e., flying car), and new improvements to the vehicle's design bring it only about a year away from being available to customers, according to Forbes and MSNBC.
Named "The Transition," Terrafugia's flying car takes the notion of driving a hybrid to a whole new level. The latest model features a more car-like look, with traditional headlights and even a license plate holder. Other new fixtures include an improved wing that folds up with a touch of a switch, like in a convertible car, rear-wheel drive with a continuously variable transmission, independent suspension and even a futuristic touch screen interface in the cockpit.
On ground the vehicle folds its wings up to achieve legal street-ready dimensions. The concept is for users to be able to drive it from their own garage to a nearby airport, allowing for independent, convenient travel. At the very least, it would help drivers bypass those annoying airport wait times.
The flying car will be an expensive proposition.Estimated price for a first-generation Transition is slated at around $194,000. Though that's out of the price range for the average consumer, it's at least an important first step toward bringing childhood fantasies of driving a flying car closer to reality.
The launch date will be in late 2011.
Source - Forbes
The Ferrari Story

Porsche Boxster Spyder

2010-07-29T05:53:00.000-07:00

Luxury beauty from Porsche
The Ferrari Story

The Greenest Cars of 2010

2010-07-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

Every automaker have been steadily releasing hybrid, electric and smaller vehicles to appeal to environmentally-conscious and cost-sensitive consumers. Ford ,Toyota,Honda which are the greenest cars.With all these new cars on the market, you might be wondering which are the greenest.
Here is a list from -The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. They looked at the fuel economy and emissions of 2010 model cars to calculate a "green score" and rank the top cars.
1. Honda Civic GX
2. Toyota Prius
3. Honda Civic Hybrid
4. Smart Fortwo Convertible/Coupe (Tied)
4. Honda Insight (Tied)
5. Ford Fusion Hybrid/Mercury Milan Hybrid
6. Nissan Altima Hybrid (Tied)
6. Toyota Yaris (Tied)
7. Chevrolet Cobalt XFE/Pontiac G5 XF (Tied)
7. Honda Fit (Tied)
7. Hyundai Accent Blue (Tied)
7. Mini Cooper (Tied)
Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

An electric version of RAV4 to be released in 2012

2010-07-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

An electric version of Toyota's RAV4 will be launched in the U.S.in 2012. Toyota Motor Corp. and electric vehicle upstart Tesla Motors Inc. will work together to develop this new vehicle.
The companies announced a partnership in May to develop and build electric cars at a recently closed auto factory in the San Francisco Bay area.
Tesla which at present sells only one vehicle, a two-seater electric sports car costing $109,000. It plans to sell the Model S in 2012 for $49,900, including federal tax credits. It's designed to travel up to 300 miles on a three- to five-hour charge.

California - CA car insurance

2010-06-18T10:43:00.000-07:00

Car or motorcycle insurance technically provides protection against the losses incurred as a result of unavoidable instances. It helps cover against theft, financial loss caused by accidents and any subsequent liabilities. The cover level of Car insurance can be the insured party, the insured vehicle, third parties (car and people). The premium of the insurance is dependent on certain parameters like gender, age, vehicle classification, etc. Car insurance gives confidence to drive fearlessly but at the same time should follow the traffic rules. In emergencies it acts like a boon to the insurer.

With so many car insurance companies vying for customer base in the market, it is quite difficult to make a decision like choosing the right policy covering the requirement, right insurer, etc. Figuring out the right insurance policy fulfilling the requirement and being cost effective can be time consuming.
California- CA car insurance assists in this endeavor of finding the right car insurance for the users. It is very easy to find the best quote at California Car Insurance.You just have to enter your zip and get local quotes.You can possibly save $100's just by comparing quotes.This site brings the most competitive cost quote and benefits of all insurance companies under one roof helping decision making. This is the best site to get the most suitable policy.

Cars owned by bollywood superstars

2010-06-03T08:08:00.000-07:00

Cars are the favourite showoff item for celebrities in Indian film industry.Here is a list of cars owned by your bollywood actors :
1.Bipasha Basu is a proud owner of a Porsche Cayenne. The car cost ranges from Rs 65 lacs to 1.46 crore.
2. Hrithik Roshan drives in style with a Mercedes Benz S-class. This luxury car comes for a price ranging between Rs 77 lacs to 2.4 crores.
3.Priyanka Chopra would settle down for nothing but a Porsche when it comes to car. She owns a Porsche Cayenne priced between Rs 64lacs to 1.46 crore .
4.Katrina Kaif has a passion for F1 and owns a full-size luxury SUV Audi Q7. The price tag ranges from Rs 55 lacs to 69 lacs.
5. Salman Khan recently purchased an Audi A8 that ranges from Rs. 71 lakh to Rs. 1 crore in India.
6.Rani Mukerji does it the best. She is a proud owner of a Mercedes Benz E-class. With a price tag of Rs 44 lacs, the car features impeccable style and remarkable performance.
7. Shahrukh Khan owned a Maruti van when he was in school but now he is a proud owner of a Mitsubishi pajero and an Audi. The car costs approximately Rs 20 lacs.
8.Shahid Kapoor owns white Mercedes Benz and a 2010 Range Rover. The perfect blend of luxury and ruggedness comes at a price range of Rs 98 lacs to 1.05 crore.
9.John Abraham who is famous for his bike mania, likes to drive around in style and luxury and owns an Audi Q7.
10.Rolls Royce Phantom worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore was gifted to Amitabh Bachchan by director Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
11.Ajay Devgan is a car fanatic and his cars collection prove just that. Along with a Maserati, Ferrari and a Mercedes Z-class, he has recently acquired a modified Toyota Celica.
12.Toyota Camry is what catches Asin's fancy when it comes to cars. The car price ranges from Rs 22 lacs to 25 lacs.
13.Abhishek Bachchan drives a Bentley, which is a gift from his dad. The car costs around Rs. 2.25 crores in India.
14.Anil Kapoor may not be a car freak but he likes to ride in style and luxury. He owns a blue Mitsubishi Lancer that costs approximately Rs 8 lacs.
15.Kareena Kapoor owns an SUV Lexus LX 470. The car comes with a price tag of approximately Rs 36 lacs.
16.Sanjay Dutt owns a variety of cars including a Lexus SUV, Mercedes Benz M-class, Porsche SUV and a Toyota Land Cruiser.
17.Sunil Shetty owns a civilian version of the Hummer H3 used by the US military. The car costs approximately Rs 1.5 crore.
18.Kamal Hassan owns a Hummer H3. The price tag of the car is approximately Rs 1.5 crore.
Courtsey- msn-india

2010 Bentley Mulsanne

2010-03-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

Bentley's new 505 hp flagship offers a Drive Dynamics Control system comes with three standard modes (Bentley, Sport and Comfort) and a forth custom mode, allowing the driver to configure the Mulsanne to a personal driving style. This customization philosophy extends to the exterior, with a 114 exterior paint choices and a personalized keyless entry system. The price ranges from $224,000 for the regular model to $264,000 for the long-wheelbase model.

Engraved Portrait of Richard Bentley

2010-03-24T11:01:00.000-07:00

Portrait Founder of Bentley

Cars of your favourite cricket stars

2010-03-15T12:55:00.000-07:00

Sachin Tendulkar - Ferrari 360 Modena
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar loves to move in his Ferrari 360 Modena, which he got as a gift from F1 driver Michael Schumacher in 2002 on behalf of FIAT. The car was draped in controversy after it was reported that the Sachin had requested a custom duty waiver on the car despite getting it as a gift and not winning it as a prize in any tournament. Besides Ferrari, Sachin also owns a silver-coloured Mercedes-Benz and a black Opel Astra.
Dhoni has garage full of cherished vehicles, including a 2009 H2 Hummer priced at Rs. 1 crore. He also owns a Toyota Corolla, a customized open-topped Scorpio (gifted by the Mahindra Group), Mitsubishi Pajero, Harley Davidson, Yamaha 650cc sports bike, Kawasaki Ninja and other two-wheelers.
After skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh recently bought the Hummer and the feisty off-spinner says the American SUV is the dream car he has always wanted to possess. Bhajji imported the car from England, which costs about Rs 70 lakh in India. After paying the duty, the cost of the vehicle has come to Rs one crore.
But controversies and Harbhajan Singh seem to travel together and just after a month he bought the car, the off-spinner was challaned by the Chandigarh Traffic Police for plying his car without a registration number. Harbhajan also owns a Ford Endeavour.
Vice captain Virender Sehwag is a proud owner of BMW 5-series. The car is priced at an astounding Rs. 43, 00,000.
Insistent fast bowler Sreesanth owns in his Honda City Civic Coupe DX and dreams of buying as Porsche soon.
This Delhi daredevil is obsessed with cars. Gambhir owns a Toyota Corolla and Maruti SX4.
Rocket-paced Ishant Sharma presently owns a Honda City, but is looking to buy a hot SUV soon.
Enigmatic Yuvraj is a proud owner of BMW M5 and M3. The cars are priced at Rs 1 crore and Rs. 80 lakh respectively.
The Bengal tiger has recently bought a Mercedes convertible priced at Rs. 46, 55,000. Besides, Dada owns 20 Mercedes Benz cars, 4 BMWs and several other cars.
His teammates may move around in Ferraris and BMWs, but for Dravid "it's about being comfortable" He drives a white Hyundai Tucson
All rounded Irfan is humble in taste in automobiles as he owns a Mahindra Scorpio
Veteran leg-spinner drives a Ford Endeavour

Ford - 2010 Escape Hybrid

2010-03-07T06:53:00.001-08:00

Here are some of the features of 2010 Escape Hybrid :
Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a pre-warmed or pre-cooled vehicle. PowerCode Remote Start has a small, single-button key fob that provides long-range remote start and stop. Automatic transmissions only.
The available deflectors keep out snow or rain so you can crack open the window and let fresh air in. These durable, smoke-colored acrylic deflectors feature self-stick adhesive for easy installation.
Available cargo organizers shown clockwise from the top: the soft-sided large folding cargo organizer, the soft-sided cooler bag with adjustable carrying strap and the soft-sided standard pop-up cargo organizer.
Take the show on the road with the available Dual INViSiON™ DVD Headrest System. Watch a DVD or plug in and play video games.
The available moonroof deflector reduces wind noise and blocks snow and rain, so you can crack open the moonroof and let in fresh air.
Conceal your belongings with the available heavy-duty vinyl cargo security shade. Available in colors to match the vehicle interior: Camel, Medium Charcoal and Medium Stone.
Cloth seats feature eco-friendly fabric made from post-industrial materials that would otherwise have ended up in a landfill. The cushions use a soy-based foam that helps conserve limited resources.
The available voice-activated Navigation System provides a 10GB hard drive for storing photos, ripping CDs and managing music with the Jukebox function. Watch DVDs when the vehicle is in Park.
The available Intelligent 4WD System for 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid lets you take on rough roads and rugged terrain, no problem.
Not only does Escape Hybrid thrive in city driving, it's easy on the environment too. It meets strict Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II) and Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) standards.

Audi - The Four Rings

2010-03-07T06:32:00.000-08:00

At the behest of the State Bank of Saxony, which realised that its investment in Saxony's car industry was in peril, Audiwerke, Horchwerke and Zschopauer Motorenwerke/DKW merged to form Auto Union AG on June 29, 1932.
The new entity simultaneously concluded an agreement with Wanderer Werke on the purchase and lease of Wanderer's automotive division. The new group chose Chemnitz for its registered office. The symbol of this merger was four rings, the design that serves as the Audi logo to this very day.

Following its creation, Auto Union AG was the second-largest motor vehicle group in Germany. The brand names Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer were retained, and each of the four brands within the group was assigned a specific market segment: DKW for motorcycles and small cars, Wanderer for midsize cars, Audi for cars in the deluxe midsize segment, and Horch for luxury cars at the top end of the market.

To enhance its public profile, the new company decided in 1934 to enter motor racing at the very highest level – Grand Prix events. During the next few years the Auto Union "Silver Arrow" cars won countless races, championships and world records on racetracks in many different countries.
Source-audi.com
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Nano EV - Tata Motors electric car

2010-03-07T06:13:00.001-08:00

Nano EV was unveiled by Tata Motors at the Geneva Motor Show. The car based on the Nano platform has an electric motor which is powered by polymer lithium ion batteries. The Nano EV has a claimed speed of 0-60kmph in under 10 seconds with a predicted range of 160km. It is also the second vehicle in the Tata motors portfolio to sport an electric powertrain after the Indica Vista EV, which is expected to go on sale in Europe sometime this year.
Tata Motors vice chairman, Ravi Kant said "Electrification will be an integral part of our initiative to launch environment-friendly vehicles. The Indica Vista EV will be introduced in select European countries beginning this year. We will progressively introduce electric vehicles in all relevant markets." The other vehicles on display from the Tata Motors portfolio include the Tata Aria, an MPV with prime SUV qualities, Indica Vista EV, Indigo Manza and the Xenon double cab pick-up vehicle.

Nissan LEAF Purchase Process

2010-02-28T01:47:00.000-08:00

The Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour culminated on 11th Feb 2010 with an appearance in New York City. The three-month tour, which made 63 stops in 24 cities, offered the opportunity for interested drivers, media, civic partners, businesses and university students to learn more about the Nissan LEAF and the benefits of zero-emission driving.

The tour helped pave the way for the 2010 introduction of Nissan LEAF, the world's first all-electric, zero-emission car designed for the mass market, and leads up to the start of the vehicle-purchase process. The Nissan LEAF will be available to consumers via lease or sale, in a single transaction that includes the battery. Steps to acquiring a Nissan LEAF are:

* REGISTER: Interested people can register for more information about the Nissan LEAF on www.NissanUSA.com. To date, close to 50,000 people have registered on the website. Registrants will be given first priority to reserve a Nissan LEAF.
* RESERVE: The reservation process will begin in April, shortly after the announcement of the price of the Nissan LEAF. Upon paying a fully refundable $100 reservation fee, registrants will be among the first in line able to order a Nissan LEAF.
* ORDER: Nissan will begin taking firm orders in August, for deliveries when sales begin in the driver's particular market.
* EARLY DELIVERIES: Rollout begins in select markets in December 2010, with vehicles available in all major launch markets quickly thereafter.
"The Nissan LEAF purchase process is effortless, transparent and accessible, offering value with a one-stop-shop approach for everything related to the car, including the assessment, permitting and installation of in-home battery charging units," said Carlos Tavares, Chairman, Nissan Americas. "We want everyone to feel good about having a car that is affordable, fun to drive and good for the environment."
Coinciding with this next phase of the Nissan LEAF launch is the debut of Nissan's initial global marketing campaign, which is called "The New Car." A first look at the campaign -- which illustrates Nissan's passion about the potential for zero-emission mobility and a better, cleaner world -- was shown in New York as part of the culmination of the Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour.
The Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour covered 10,000 miles in the United States and Canada, providing the first opportunity for more than 100,000 people to see and learn about the Nissan LEAF first hand.
Source - nissanusa.com

Bentley Clubs & Associations

2010-01-26T00:47:00.000-08:00

The Bentley Drivers Club
Bentleys are built to be driven. The Bentley Drivers Club is the largest and most famous group of Bentley enthusiasts. The first members were Bentley drivers attending a race at the legendary Brooklands track in Surrey in 1936, canvassed by a note placed under their windscreens by one G.K. Pelmore. The first meeting was over-subscribed; a bigger venue had to be found at the last minute.
Since then the Bentley Drivers Club has gone from strength to strength, with branches from Dallas to Tokyo and from Cape Town to Canberra. The Club organises a number of social and competitive events, and provides specialist services for owners of Cricklewood-, Derby- and Crewe-built Bentleys. The BDC is now the focus of a world-wide Federation of Bentley Clubs and welcomes new members.
The website of this club is http://www.bdcl.org/
Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club
Formed in 1957 and this club welcomes enthusiastic new members. Bentley cars produced in Derby and Crewe from 1933 to todays cars are represented. Membership is in excess of 10,500 in 52 countries, with more than 3500 Bentleys in ownership. The Club is friendly and informal.
39 geographical Sections, and Eight model Registers organise events, including overseas tours. The Annual Rally with seventeen classes judged, is the largest Rolls-Royce and Bentley gathering in the world.
The Club Bulletin covers all aspects of the Club's activities, with many services of value to members. The members’ website contains a wealth of information with search engines for Historical and Technical Information.
Visit the site at http://www.rrec.co.uk/
Rolls-Royce Owners Club
This Club was established in the USA in 1951 and now has over 9,000 members. All Bentley model cars (and their owners!) are members of the club. The club offers practical, technical and historical information on Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars of all eras and all models.
The RROC helps members restore, maintain and repair their cars. They make the experience of owning a Derby or Crewe built motorcar all the more enjoyable.
Visit their website at http://www.rroc.org/
Information Courtsey Bentley Motors Website

Small Car best option against global warming

2010-01-23T05:50:00.000-08:00

Small cars will be the preferred mode of transport in the coming times the world over.The most important feature of small cars is less fuel consumption.Small cars take less space for parking.
USA and europe will be the most important markets for small cars.
The americans will have to start loving small cars because of so many reasons.Obama administration is convinced that small cars will be the next best mode of transport for americans.From ford to indian nano everybody seems interested in small cars.

Most Expensive Cars of 2010

2009-12-24T08:29:00.000-08:00

Here is a list of cars compiled by forbes with the support of Vincentric, an auto-industry analysis firm in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
1. Mercedes-Benz S Class
2. Mercedes-Benz CL Class
3. Audi R8
4. BMW 7-Series
5. BMW M6
6. Jaguar XJ
7. Mercedes-Benz CLS Class
8. Jaguar XK
9. Chevrolet Corvette
10.Land Rover Range Rover
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Nissan Unveils NV200 Electric Commercial Van Image

2009-11-08T07:30:00.000-08:00

Nissan Unveils NV200 Electric Commercial Van Image

2011 Chevrolet Volt

2009-09-23T04:38:00.000-07:00

This car uses a 16-kilowatt hour lithium-ion battery coupled with a 3-cylinder, 1-liter gasoline engine that powers a 53 kW generator.The Volt represents a completely new paradigm: a mass-produced, affordably priced, all-electric sedan sold in the U.S., specifically as a daily driver. If it succeeds, it could lead the way to GM's reinvention as a strong American automaker.
GM execs have said the Volt will go 230 miles on one charge, although the car has yet to get EPA certification. Top speed is 120 mph.
Estimated price is $40,000. Chevy execs have said the price will be determined in part by the price of gas.

The Maybach luxury cars

2009-09-20T04:16:00.000-07:00

Maybach Landaulet
The $1.4 million Maybach Landaulet is a chauffeur-driven car with a top that can be opened fully at the rear, while the chauffeur's compartment remains completely enclosed. A partition screen with clear glass and curtains dissects the car, and folding tables in the back allow for afternoon Champagne lunches on the go--on reclining white-leather seats, of course. When the weather doesn't allow for such things, there's a Dunhill umbrella stowed in a special slot on the door.
Maybach 62 Zeppelin
If you hate the smell of exhaust or the skunk you just passed on the highway? you should buy the Maybach 62 Zeppelin, your nose will never have to suffer again. The car comes with a built-in, illuminated atomizer that gently diffuses the fragrance of your choice throughout the cabin. The cost of the car is around $506,500.

Brabus SV12 R

2009-09-09T07:44:00.000-07:00

Brabus SV12 R -is going to be the world’s fastest and most powerful luxury sedan. Based on the latest Mercedes S 600 facelift, the SV12 R develops 750 hp and can hit a top speed of 211 mph.
In order to obtain the power increase, Brabus added larger turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with four tailpipes and metal catalysts with low back pressure. As a result the engine delivers 750 hp at 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 995 lb-ft at 2,100 rpm. The SV12 R sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, can hit the 124 mph barrier after just 11.9 seconds and is electronically limited to a top speed of 211 mph.
Next to this immense power upgrade, the SV12 R also adds custom-tailored front aluminum sport fenders that replace their production counterparts, an air vent made from clear-coated carbon and a horizontal brace that spans the outlet with embossed BRABUS signet and integrated LED lights, BRABUS rocker panels that feature integrated entrance lights and light-alloy wheels with diameters ranging from 17 to 21 inches.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

2009-08-22T19:03:00.000-07:00

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid combines the luxury and presence of a Cadillac with an advanced 2-Mode power train for real fuel savings with style.
Standard equipment includes Magnetic Ride Control, 22-inch chrome wheels, power liftgate, remote start, Bluetooth compatibility, and a rear-view camera. Available as a 4x2 or 4x4 the Escalade Hybrid 2-mode hybrid system conserves energy by using an electrically variable transmission, a 300-volt storage system and a 332-hp 6.0L Vortec V8 engine with Active Fuel Management. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery includes an 8 year/100,000 mile warranty.
The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is all new for 2009.
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test has awared 5 star to cadillac Escalade Hybrid.
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Toyota Camry 2010

2009-08-15T07:01:00.001-07:00

Top 5 Fuel-Efficient cars of USA

2009-04-19T00:42:00.000-07:00

These cars were ranked in their class for fuel economy,cost,comfort and performance in America.Here is a list according to a study done by Forbes :
1.The Chevrolet Corvette ranks high among car enthusiasts for its speed, performance and looks.
2.Mercedes-Benz S-Class,
3.Lexus IS 250/350,
4. Mini Cooper Clubman and
5.Toyota Prius
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1950 Buick Le Sabre Convertible

2009-04-15T07:53:00.000-07:00

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1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport Roadster

2009-04-15T07:43:00.000-07:00

German car manufacturer Maybach existed for a relatively brief period of time (1921-1941), yet managed to build more than its share of superlative automobiles. Considered a somewhat less flashy rival to Mercedes-Benz, Maybachs still had plenty of style and performance. The 1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport Roadster is one of the most beautiful Maybachs ever, with thoroughly modern technology such as an electrically welded and cruciform-braced chassis, and fully independent coil suspension. Classic cars and vehicles like this were featured at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed

2009-04-13T07:51:00.000-07:00

Bentley is one of the most illustrious names in car history, boasting incredibly successful race cars, as well as classic, luxury touring cars. From this tradition comes the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed. One of Bentley's three high-performance Speed models, the Continental GTC Speed has a 600 hp engine, allowing zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and a top speed of 200 mph.

Arnold Schwarzenegger with His Hummer

2009-04-13T07:43:00.001-07:00

2007 Hummer H3

2009-04-13T07:40:00.000-07:00

2001 Hummer H1 on Hill

2009-04-13T07:35:00.000-07:00

'Smart Car' Parked Beside Humvee

2009-04-12T07:31:00.000-07:00

Two people check out the Smart car on Yonge at Shutter parked behind one of the bigger vehicles on the streets of Toronto, a Hummer. Smart cars are so short that they can even be parked nose in or out to the curb to get into tight spaces.

2010 Mazda MAZDA3

2009-04-03T08:41:00.000-07:00

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid

2009-04-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

Expect the all-new 2010 Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrids to generate some serious excitement when they go on sale .These highly advanced hybrids boast city mileage figures of 38 mpg or better. Thanks to a highly compact design, the hybrid system has a minimal impact on passenger and luggage space. The instrument panel features SmartGauge, consisting of high-resolution LCD screens that deliver information to the driver to help encourage fuel efficient driving.

2010 Mazda MAZDA3

2009-04-03T08:31:00.000-07:00

The Mazda3 has always had a devoted following, in part because Mazda has managed to combine spirited (yet refined) performance with exciting styling. This tradition continues with the new 2010 Mazda3.

2009 Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee

2009-03-14T07:20:00.000-07:00

2009 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro

2009-03-14T07:11:00.000-07:00

The 2009 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro is an even higher-performance version of its R8 flagship. A 518-horsepower V10 propels this beast to a top speed of 196 mph. A similar version of this engine will power Audi's new $330,000 R8 LMS racing car that's in development for GT3 events in 2009.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss

2009-03-14T06:57:00.000-07:00

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss is named after the famous race car driver who drove to victory in a Mercedes-Benz SLR in the 1955 Mille Miglia. With a 650 hp supercharged V-8 under the hood, this Benz is capable of blistering performance. Cost: Over $1,000,000.

2009 Chevrolet Beat Concept Car

2009-01-17T07:56:00.000-08:00

2009 Volkswagen Space Up! Concept Car

2009-01-17T07:54:00.000-08:00

2009 Volkswagen Space Up! concept car displayed in the Los Angeles auto show.

2009 Audi R8

2009-01-17T07:52:00.000-08:00

The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2007 and based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platrform.

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2009 Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Car

2009-01-17T07:48:00.000-08:00

The Cross Cabrio combines the genes of a typical dynamic soft-top convertible from Audi with the all-round qualities of a fully fledged SUV.

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

2009-01-03T05:14:00.000-08:00

Ford was first to market with a full-size SUV hybrid and this 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has been fully redesigned. It has SUV capabilities with the increased fuel economy and low environmental impact of its gasoline/electric hybrid system.

2006 Mitsubishi Concept CT

2009-01-03T05:10:00.000-08:00

The 2006 Mitsubishi Concept CT Hybrid features the Mitsubishi In-wheel Electric Vehicle (MIEV) hybrid powertrain, which employs an electric motor in each of the vehicle's four wheels.

2006 Subaru B5-TPH Concept Gas-Electric Hybrid Crossover

2009-01-03T05:09:00.001-08:00

ZAP Electric Cars Zip Around San Francisco

2009-01-03T04:57:00.000-08:00

Steve Schneider, CEO of Zero Air Pollution (ZAP), sits in the protoype of a ZAP L.U.V. (Light Utility Vehicle) electric car. ZAP recently unveiled the new ZAP L.U.V. electric car that can travel up to 240 miles at speeds of 70 m.p.h. They sell for between $9,000.00 and $17,000.
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2005 Volvo 3CC Concept

2009-01-03T04:51:00.000-08:00

This state of the art electric Volvo sports car features a body consisting of a single piece of carbon fiber, forming an extremely strong shell. This enhances chassis rigidity and thus handling. Particularly innovative is a unique two-plus-one configuration, providing seating for two adults in the front and a rear seat for an additional adult or two children.

2007 GEM e4

2009-01-03T04:47:00.000-08:00

Global Electric Motorcars, LLC (GEM), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler and the leading producer and seller of low speed neighborhood electric vehicles.

2006 Subaru R1 Electric Prototype

2009-01-03T04:29:00.000-08:00

The 2006 Subaru R1 Electric Prototype vehicle is designed for the Japanese market, and is powered with Lithium Ion batteries.

1947 Bentley Shooting Brake

2008-12-21T07:00:00.000-08:00

1947 Bentley Shooting Brake

Peugeot 908 RC

2008-12-21T05:46:00.000-08:00

The stunning Peugeot 908 RC is a luxury four-door limousine concept, and derives its name from its engine: the Peugeot V12 HDi DPFS, which powers the racing version of the Peugeot 908. The engine offers an amazing level of performance for a diesel engine, with 700 bhp and torque in excess of 885 lb-ft. A compact 6-speed electronically controlled sequential gearbox has been specially adapted to withstand the tremendous torque, and is located under the engine.

1963 Mercedes-Benz Type 60 Limousine

2008-12-21T05:37:00.000-08:00

Lancia Ypsilon Moda Milano

2008-12-03T07:11:00.000-08:00

Lancia and Italian fashion house Moda Milano team up on the 2008 Lancia Ypsilon Moda Milano. Featuring a two-tone body (Raffaello white and opaque Borromini grey), with interior trim in black Starlite leather and Alcantara, the Ypsilon Moda Milano is the latest in automotive fashion. Exciting cars like this and others were on display at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.

2007 Wiesmann GT

2008-10-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

German tuner company Wiesmann has created this shapely GT, inspired by classic roadsters. The body is constructed of carbon fiber, and weighs 2,756 pounds. The car accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 174 mph. Power is supplied by a BMW-supplied 367-horsepower, 4.8-liter V8 engine.

BMW-Sauber Formula One Racecar

2008-10-25T09:45:00.000-07:00

BMW-Sauber Formula One racecar driven by Jacques Villeneuve during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy.

The New Land Rover LRX

2008-09-24T18:29:00.000-07:00

This stylish compact crossover coupe is Gerry McGovern's first concept vehicle since becoming Land Rover's design head. As such, it provides a revealing look at where Land Rover may be heading, at least stylistically.With an emphasis on luxury and performance, the LRX concept places a special emphasis on weight reduction with polycarbonate windows that are 40 percent lighter than glass.The interior features various recycled materials, the vehicle was on display at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.

The 2010 Nissan Cube

2008-09-23T16:31:00.000-07:00

The Nissan Cube has been sold in Japan for the last 10 years, but is only now being launched in USA as a 2010 model. Sales kick off in early ‘09; about seven years after Toyota introduced the equally boxy Scion xB. Happily for Nissan--and maybe for you, too--this funky, frugal subcompact looks like just the thing to help Americans cope with $4 gas and other new economic miseries. A pure battery-power version is expected early next decade as part of Nissan’s new Green Program 2010. It was recently previewed by the Denki Cube concept (Denki means “electric” in Japanese).Like the xB, the 2010 Nissan Cube is a tall, square-cut, 4-door, five-passenger wagon based on a small mainstream front-wheel-drive hatchback (in this case Nissan’s March/Micra minicar, which has never been sold in the U.S.).
The Cube, however, actually predates (and allegedly inspired) the Scion’s original Toyota bB parent. The Cube coming stateside is somewhat smaller than the newly enlarged 2008 xB. It’s basically the redesigned 2002 Japan-market Cube with trim and equipment alterations to suit North American driving conditions and buyer tastes.In its early years, the Cube was a gotta-have ride for young Japanese fashionistas. Though no longer considered so trendy a decade on, it’s bound to seem like a way-cool novelty here in the States. But the 2010 Nissan Cube should appeal to anyone looking for good fuel thrift and a city-friendly package with surprising interior space. The home-market Cube offers two-row accommodations for six via a front bench seat and steering-column shift lever, but the U.S. version will probably have two front seats with a floor shift in between. There’s also a seven-passenger version, called the Cube3 or “Cubic,” with an extra 6.9 inches of wheelbase making room for a small 3rd-row seat and even more maximum load space. No word on whether that model is coming here too, but we won’t be surprised if it does. In fact, it might be the only one we get, as the wheelbase for the Denki Cube concept was stretched 9.4 inches from the regular model’s, though that was partly to accommodate the bulky batteries of its all-electric drive.However long it is, the U.S.-market 2010 Nissan Cube is generally expected to carry a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine instead of the 1.4-liter unit used overseas.

James Bond's 2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

2008-09-22T17:17:00.000-07:00

This 2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is the same model used in the James Bond movie Die Another Day. Harking back to the classic Aston DB5 used in Goldfinger, the movie version of the Vanquish had all the requesite Bond modifications, such as a pair of machine guns that come up through the bonnet vents, five heat-seeking missiles and a brace of shot guns that operate from the front radiator grille. Although the street version is a bit less flamboyant, it still has a 48-valve V12 engine with a top speed of 190 mph.

2006 Honda Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV)

2008-09-22T17:13:00.001-07:00

The 2006 Honda Civic GX NGV car has been crowned as "America's Greenest Car" by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), and is certified as AT-PZEV (almost zero emissions) by the Californian Air Resources Board (CARB). Powered by compressed natural gas, this Honda is renown for having the cleanest internal combustion engine in the world.

2006 Toyota F3R Hybrid Synergy Concept

2008-09-22T16:29:00.000-07:00

The 2006 Toyota F3R Hybrid Synergy Concept is a hybrid powered design study targeted to a "hipper" minivan automotive market segment.

1930 Doble Steamer Coupe

2008-09-22T16:16:00.000-07:00

Steam powered automobiles use their fuel to heat a boiler containing water that quickly turns to steam. Regulating the steam pressure controls the power, so the car has few moving parts and requires no gear shift or clutch.

2007 Great Wall i7

2008-09-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

2007 Great Wall i7 is a five door hatchback, and is expected to go on sale in China in 2008. It is powered by a new family of 1.3 to 1.5 litre gasoline engines.

1991 GM EV1 or GM Impact Electric Concept Car

2008-09-14T19:03:00.000-07:00

One of the first modern EVs was the General Motors Impact. GM changed its name and started leasing the GM "EV1" in 1996. This sleek looking car even set a World Record of more than 180 miles per hour! General Motors engineers and their outside consultants designed the EV1 from the ground up. The automobile combined lightweight materials, aerodynamic design, a system that recharges the batteries during braking, and sophisticated computer-controlled propulsion to create an electric vehicle.

USA - Electric Car

2008-09-14T18:55:00.000-07:00

A New York City Park Department employee uses one of the 275 all-electric vehicles in Central Park - Global Electric Motor cars - or GEMs - that run for a day and then are plugged into a wall outlet to recharge overnight.

"Cars Not Carbon" Sticker at Sexy Green Car Show

2008-09-14T18:48:00.000-07:00

A "Cars not Carbon" sticker on display at the Sexy Green Car Show at the Eden Project,in England.

2008 Bentley Brooklands

2008-09-13T16:28:00.000-07:00

The 2008 Bentley Brooklands is one of the grandest coupes on the planet. Hand assembled, and limited to only 550 examples, this luxury four-seater features a high-output version of the Azure's hand-built, 6.75-liter, twin-turbocharged V8. This engine produces a stunning 530 hp and 774 lb-ft of torque, and represents the latest evolution of the original Crewe-built V8 launched in 1959.

Steering Wheel in Ferrari Formula One Racecar

2008-09-11T16:22:00.000-07:00

Steering Wheel in Ferrari Formula One Racecar

World's first swimming car

2008-09-10T07:17:00.000-07:00

Three decades ago James Bond (then enacted by British star Roger Moore) wowed the world with a car that could 'fly' under water in the movie The Spy Who Loved Me. Only, it was animation and not an actual scene.

But Frank M Rinderknecht, the 52-year-old automobile visionary and boss of Swiss automaker Rinspeed, has turned a dream into reality with his 'sQuba.'

The Wonder Car - 2008 Ferrari F430 Spider

2008-08-31T06:51:00.000-07:00

The Ferrari F430 Spider is an exotic convertible with top-shelf performance, stunning styling and a price tag that encourages double-takes. It is the soft-top version of the F430 Coupe.
Like many exotic sports cars, the Ferrari F430 Spider is as much a rolling work of automotive art as it is a high-performance car. As with many Ferraris over the years, the car’s seductively aerodynamic design comes courtesy of the noted Italian design house Pininfarina. A compact, power-operated fabric roof lowers or raises at the push of a button.
The Ferrari F430 Spider offers a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. A Formula One racing-derived, six-speed automatic gearbox with manual-shift capability is optional. Operated via steering wheel-mounted paddles, Ferrari claims this transmission cuts shifting times down to just 150 milliseconds to maximize the car’s blazing acceleration.
As expected for a $200,000-plus sports car, the Ferrari F430 Spider delivers race car-like driving dynamics. It rides on a lightweight aluminum space frame and electronically controlled Skyhook suspension. The F430 Spider’s handling is further enhanced by Ferrari’s E-Diff system, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential originally developed for racing. It optimizes traction based on a variety of factors, including the steering angle and lateral acceleration.

Top Ten Bargain Cars For 2008

2008-08-29T10:29:00.000-07:00

According to cnbc.com here is the list of 10 cars that are the best value for money:
1.Honda Fit : 4 door hatchback $14620
2.Hyundai Elantra GLS :4 door sedan $14245
3.Suzuki Reno :4 door hatchback $14224
4.Nissan Versa : 4 door sedan $13540
5.Kia Spectra :4 door sedan $13520
6.Smart Fortwo : 2 door pure hatchback coupe $12235
7.Toyota Yaris : 2 door hatchback $12210
8.Kia Rio :4 door sedan $11515
9.Hyundai Accent GS : 3 door hatchback $11425
10.Chevrolet Aveo 5 SVM : 4 door hatchback $10895

Cars of Tennis Stars

2008-08-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

Do you know which car is favourite with your favourite tennis players.With millions in the bank and automakers lining up to sign sponsorship deals, getting cars isn't the problem for top tennis pros, it's finding time to drive them.
Here is a list of the cars owned by famous tennis stars :
1.Ana Ivanovic - 2007 Peugeot 207
2.James Blake - 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo,2007 Lincoln Navigator,2004 Cadillac Escalade
3.Pam Shriver - 2005 Toyota Sienna
4.Maria Sharapova - 2008 Land Rover Range Rover,2008 Jaguar XK
5.Andre Agassi - Kia
6.Rafael Nadal - Kia
7.Roger Federer - Mercedes-Benz
8.Jennifer Capriati - Ferrari 360 Modena
9.Agnes Szavay - Audi A3 Cabriolet TDI
10.Jelena Jankovic - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe,2007 Porsche 911
11.Shahar Pe'er - 2008 Dodge Nitro,2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
12.Daniela Hantuchova - 2008 Porsche Cayenne,2002 Porsche Boxster,2005 Land
Rover Range Rover

2008 Cadillac CTS

2008-08-28T09:39:00.001-07:00

2008 Cadillac CTS

2003 Cadillac Cien Concept Car

2008-08-28T09:37:00.001-07:00

2003 Cadillac Cien Concept Car