Really dangerous and I don't recommend anyone from following their example. However, I go to admit, the driver is quite skilled.
Stunt driving
A friend forwarded me these pics of some crazy Arabs doing stunt driving.
Really dangerous and I don't recommend anyone from following their example. However, I go to admit, the driver is quite skilled.
Really dangerous and I don't recommend anyone from following their example. However, I go to admit, the driver is quite skilled.
Tata to create 700 jobs in the UK
Indian car maker, Tata recently announced a £ 700 million investment plan with the creation of 600 jobs at Jaguar Land Rover. It is also launching a new programme to recruit new graduate engineers in September. That's great news for the Midlands.
I have no idea why but unlike other companies, there is absolutely no news about this in both the Jaguar or the Land Rover sites. Only got to read bout it in the local newspaper.
I have no idea why but unlike other companies, there is absolutely no news about this in both the Jaguar or the Land Rover sites. Only got to read bout it in the local newspaper.
McCain to issue Clean Car Challenge
Republican John McCain want's to be seen as environmentally friendly. He said that he would issue a Clean Car Challenge to U.S. automakers. If he was elected, he would propose "A $300 million prize for the development of a battery package that has the size, capacity, cost and power to leapfrog the commercially available plug-in hybrids or electric cars."
Read the Reuters report "McCain calls for $300 million prize for car battery".
Read the Reuters report "McCain calls for $300 million prize for car battery".
Ford to reduce production of bigger vehicles
Hit by falling demand for their bigger vehicles - namely pickups and sport utility vehicles, Ford will produce 25% fewer vehicles in the third quarter of this year as compared to last year.
They also announced the delay in launching their new F-150 pick-up truck. It will now come out in late fall.
The 105th Anniversary Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 bears the Bar & Shield logo on the center caps of its 22" polished forged aluminium wheels. It comes in two distinctive paint treatments (shown in Black monotone exterior). From the ford website.
Read the report in CNN Money: Ford delays launch of new F-150
The BBC Report: Ford 'to make fewer big vehicles'
They also announced the delay in launching their new F-150 pick-up truck. It will now come out in late fall.
The 105th Anniversary Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 bears the Bar & Shield logo on the center caps of its 22" polished forged aluminium wheels. It comes in two distinctive paint treatments (shown in Black monotone exterior). From the ford website.
Read the report in CNN Money: Ford delays launch of new F-150
The BBC Report: Ford 'to make fewer big vehicles'
2009 Audi TTS
Audi TTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Audi TTS
Price: £33,390 coupé, £35,390 Roadster
Engine: 1,984cc, four cylinders, 16 valves, direct injection with turbo, 272bhp at 6,000rpm, 258lb ft at 2,500-5,000rpm
Transmission: six-speed manual, four-wheel drive
Performance: 155mph, 0-62 in 5.4sec, 29.4mpg average, CO2 191g/km (all with super unleaded; normal unleaded will reduce performance)
THE RIVALS
BMW 135i M-Sport coupé: £29,755
It looks dumpy, but it has a 3.0-litre straight-six with twin turbos and 306bhp, plus wonderfully interactive rear-wheel-drive handling. Good value next to TTS.
Nissan 350Z: from £26,795
A bargain in this company, with its 3.5-litre, 313bhp V6, great looks and enjoyable rear-wheel-drive dynamics. CO2 of 280g/km is its downfall.
Porsche Cayman 2.7: £36,220
One of the most dynamically pure cars you can buy, but this 'base' 2.7-litre version isn't particularly quick. Unusually, costs more than its open-top relative, the Boxster.
Lexus IS F
Having set new standards in terms of quality, reliability and refinement for almost two decades, Lexus now wants a piece of the prestigious high-end performance market cornered by its German rivals. The first salvo is a muscular and taut, V8-powered, 416-horsepower version of the sleek IS sport sedan. It was conceived by a passionate chief engineer and developed under his guidance, with outside help from engine specialists and long-time partners at Yamaha.
The IS F is the first Lexus production model to fly the F. This high-performance version of the current IS sedan was created in the time-honored tradition of hot-rodders: by dropping in a big 5.0-liter V8 where lesser engines had once purred. It is the brainchild of chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi, a 30-year veteran at Toyota and Lexus.
Per standard Lexus practice, there is only one very well-equipped model of the IS F, carrying a current base price of $56,000. The major options are a 14-speaker, 300-watt, Mark Levinson entertainment system with a six-disc DVD/CD changer that can play both the DVD-audio and DVD-video formats, priced at $3,990; a $2,850 Pre-Collision System; and a voice-activated navigation system with backup camera and Bluetooth technology that adds $2,550 to the sticker. Lexus will also add Intuitive Parking Assist for $500 and your choice of SIRIUS or XM satellite radio for $486.
The IS F carries three stylized F badges with a silver contour on a blue background; two on the front fenders behind the wheels; and the third on the trunk lid. The front fascia is beefier with larger air intakes than the IS 350. The side panels are more sculpted, with subtle skirts and functional scoops cut vertically behind the front wheelwells. They help cool the engine, not the brakes as one might presume.
The rear fascia is also unique to the IS F. The two pairs of vertically stacked, chrome-finished oval “pipes” are not real exhaust tips (alas), which will probably disappoint serious gearheads. Lexus says the four oval tubes are designed to ease the underflow of air at the rear, for better aerodynamic efficiency. A quartet of 19-inch, forged-aluminum, titanium-colored BBS wheels nicely complete the package.
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Lexus IS F Pictures Credit: © Marc Lachapelle / MSN Autos
Lancer Sportback to be unvieled at Paris Motor Show
The new Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will be unveiled at the Le Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 (Paris Motor Show 2008). The show is being held in Halls 1-8 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 2 to 19 and will be open for the general public on 4th October.
The Lancer Sportback is a 5-door sport hatchback with a unique inverted-slant nose and trapezoidal grille. It will be available 1.5-liter (109PS), 1.8-liter (143PS) gasoline engines and a 2.0-liter (140PS) turbo diesel engine versions.
Lancer Sportback (Europe spec.)
Other cars that will be on display at the Mitsubishi stand include the Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Sportback Ralliart models.
Lancer Sportback Ralliart (Europe spec.)
Lancer Ralliart (Europe spec)
These models are powered by a turbocharged engine mated to Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) and delivering power to all four wheels through an Active Center Differential.
The Lancer Sportback is a 5-door sport hatchback with a unique inverted-slant nose and trapezoidal grille. It will be available 1.5-liter (109PS), 1.8-liter (143PS) gasoline engines and a 2.0-liter (140PS) turbo diesel engine versions.
Lancer Sportback (Europe spec.)
Other cars that will be on display at the Mitsubishi stand include the Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Sportback Ralliart models.
Lancer Sportback Ralliart (Europe spec.)
Lancer Ralliart (Europe spec)
These models are powered by a turbocharged engine mated to Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) and delivering power to all four wheels through an Active Center Differential.
Priced: 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet today announced pricing for the 2009 Chevy Aveo lineup – including the redesigned 2009 Chevy Aveo5 five-door hatchback – begins at $12,120 (including a $660 destination charge) for Aveo LS and Aveo5 LS, making it one of the most affordable cars on the market. It costs hundreds less than many competitors and comes standard with features such as side-impact air bags and OnStar.
Job cuts at Aston Martin
Around 60 temporary workers at Aston Martin's Gaydon factory will lose their jobs later this month. Some of the staff that will lose their jobs said that "they were given less than three weeks' notice"
Read the report here: Jobs axe falls at Aston Martin Gaydon base
Read the report here: Jobs axe falls at Aston Martin Gaydon base
Asian brands beat American brands in the US
According to a report in the International Herald Tribune, the three big US car makers, namely, General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler, combined sold less than (44.4 %) than the Asian brands - 10 brands in total (48.1 %) for the first time ever. The data was provided by the Autodata Corporation.
Amazingly, Toyota overtook GM in United States sales.
The drop in sales of pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles with growth in sales of compact cars show that consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about fuel economy of their cars.
Read the full report here: U.S. cars lose to Asian rivals for first time
Amazingly, Toyota overtook GM in United States sales.
The drop in sales of pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles with growth in sales of compact cars show that consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about fuel economy of their cars.
Read the full report here: U.S. cars lose to Asian rivals for first time
Nissan to build new model at Sunderland plant
According to latest reports, Japanese carmaker Nissan will build a new compact car at its Sunderland plant in the UK. That is good news as it means more jobs. At present the Sunderland factory also makes the Note.
It also plans to move manufacturing of the Micra to Chennai in India.
According to Carlos Ghosn:
Read the full report here: NISSAN ANNOUNCES NEW VEHICLE FOR SUNDERLAND PLANT
It also plans to move manufacturing of the Micra to Chennai in India.
According to Carlos Ghosn:
"By delivering on tough commitments, our employees at Sunderland have demonstrated our plant can be a globally competitive centre for the production of high-value products. We are encouraged by the proactive support shown by the British government to decide new products for the Sunderland plant."
Read the full report here: NISSAN ANNOUNCES NEW VEHICLE FOR SUNDERLAND PLANT
Safety test results for some family cars
Euro NCAP recently released the test results for seven cars in five different categories. The cars, which are targeted at consumers with families, include the Audi A4, Skoda Superb, Citroen Berlingo, Ford Kuga, the VW T5 Caravelle and two Superminis, the Hyundai i10 and the Seat Ibiza.
All of the cars received four stars in Child Occupant Protection. SO far, no car has received the maximum of 49 points or five stars.
The Child Occupant rating was introduced in November 2003 and is based on the evaluation of the manufacturer’s recommended child restraints for an 18-month infant and a 3-year old child.
For more information, go to www.euroncap.com.
All of the cars received four stars in Child Occupant Protection. SO far, no car has received the maximum of 49 points or five stars.
The Child Occupant rating was introduced in November 2003 and is based on the evaluation of the manufacturer’s recommended child restraints for an 18-month infant and a 3-year old child.
For more information, go to www.euroncap.com.
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