Posted on: May 28th, 2009 at 1:34 am
A perfect mix between apparently opposite worlds such as craftmanship and modern technology, including technical partnerships at international level, Faralli & Mazzanti is proud to announce the first car entirely designed and developed in-house: Vulca. The name, as per Faralli & Mazzanti tradition, is inspired by the Etruscan world.
Posted on: May 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
New segments were also added, including "Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car", "The Cool Wall", "Car News", "Power Laps", and one-off features such as races, competitions and the frequent destruction of caravans.
Posted on: May 26th, 2009 at 1:00 am
The Clipsal 500 Adelaide was attended by a massive 291,400 in 2008. The largest crowd for a domestic motorsport event in Australia. It is almost normal for the current event to set a new attendance record over the previous year. The event also features a concert every night, air displays, amusements and social attractions that bring in spectators from Adelaide, interstate and overseas.
Posted on: May 25th, 2009 at 1:23 am
Top Gear uses a temporary racing circuit which was designed for the show by Lotus and is laid out on parts of Dunsfold's runways and taxiways. A large hangar is used for studio recording with a standing audience who apply to the BBC for free tickets, albeit with an estimated 2–3 year waiting list. The show is estimated to have 350 million viewers worldwide.
Posted on: May 22nd, 2009 at 1:28 am
For 2009, the Dodge Viper SRT10 offers the outrageous power expected, with an 8.4-liter 600-horsepower (450 kW) V-10 engine contributing to blistering acceleration (0-60 mph in less than four seconds, 0-100-0 mph in the low 12-second range), setting an American sports car benchmark. A dramatic hood featuring a larger, more efficient hood scoop for air induction and functional hood louvers to facilitate a greater cooling effect enhance Viper’s bold, aggressive looks. Viper design hallmarks, including deep-cut side scallops, swept-back fenders, lowered hood lines and the signature Dodge crosshair grille remain.
Posted on: May 21st, 2009 at 1:20 am
Jeremy Clarkson, who helped the original series reach its peak in the 1990s, along with producer Andy Wilman, successfully pitched a new format for Top Gear to the BBC, reversing a previous decision to cancel the show in 2001.
Posted on: May 20th, 2009 at 1:00 am
The Clipsal 500 is an annual racing carnival for Touring Cars held in the east end of Adelaide on a shortened form of the Adelaide Street Circuit, the former Australian Grand Prix track. The event is named for naming rights sponsor Clipsal Electronics.
Posted on: May 19th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 - an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design. "Chevrolet's goal with the new ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much - and does so with exceptional driveability," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.
Posted on: May 16th, 2009 at 1:15 am
Top Gear is a BAFTA, multi-NTA and International Emmy Award-winning BBC television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show. Over time, and especially since a relaunch in 2002, it has developed a quirky, humorous style.
Posted on: May 15th, 2009 at 1:59 am
During two days in September 2003, a new legend was born with the reveal of the new Ascari KZ1 at Race Resort Ascari in Southern Spain, the world's first Race Resort. The guests exclusively invited to this spectacular introduction experienced something that all car lovers around the world dream of. Who would not revel at the chance of getting behind the wheel of such an elegant and powerful machine? The Ascari KZ1 was designed and developed to achieve supercar performance with a race-bred aerodynamic package, whilst also incorporating a carbon fibre chassis and body, and using technology which is employed by many of today's leading Formula 1 and Sports car teams.
Posted on: May 14th, 2009 at 1:00 am
The Australian Grand Prix is a Formula One race that is part of the annual Formula One championship season. It is held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit at Albert Park in Melbourne.
Posted on: May 13th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Developed by engineers that helped deliver the iconic McLaren F1, the Caparo T1 is a new uncompromised and unconstrained sports car that sets new boundaries in performance, driver experience and enjoyment. The Caparo T1 has an unrivalled, extremely high speed dynamic performance envelope.
Posted on: May 10th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Top Gear is a BAFTA, multi-NTA and International Emmy Award-winning BBC television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show. Over time, and especially since a relaunch in 2002, it has developed a quirky, humorous style.
Posted on: May 9th, 2009 at 1:04 am
The Continental Supersports is the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever. It is the extreme Bentley, a muscular two-seater that delivers supercar performance and a highly focused driving experience. The Supersports is also the first Bentley capable of running on both petrol (gasoline) and biofuel, pioneering the use of FlexFuel technology in the luxury sector. This represents stage one of the company’s commitment to make its complete model range compatible with renewable fuels by 2012.
Posted on: May 9th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Try splitting a market segment. That is, encapsulate the positives of both ends with none of the negatives. The Audi A6 does it deftly, bridging the space between the midsize A4 and full-size A8. Naturally, it shares engines with both, a 3.2L V-6 and a 4.2L V-8. But for 2009, it receives something in between: Audi's new supercharged 3.0L V-6.
Posted on: May 8th, 2009 at 1:00 am
A promotional model is a person hired to drive consumer demand for a product, service, brand, or concept by directly interacting with consumers. A promotional model can be female or male, and typically is attractive in physical appearance.
Posted on: May 7th, 2009 at 1:51 am
Aston Martin has released a snapshot of the stunning new One-77; the ultimate creative interpretation of the renowned British marque. One-77 fuses advanced technology with stunning Aston Martin design to create possibly the world’s most desirable automotive art form. Based on a sophisticated carbon fibre chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, this 7.0 litre V12 super car will deliver exhilarating performance for a strictly limited number of discerning customers.
Posted on: May 4th, 2009 at 1:09 am
First run episodes are broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two. Top Gear is also shown on Dave, BBC America, Special Broadcasting Service in Australia, and a number of other television channels around the world.
Posted on: May 3rd, 2009 at 1:39 am
The modern, sustainable legacy of BMW M GmbH began in 1985 when engineers placed the snarling, race-bred inline-6 engine from the M1 supercar into the production BMW 5 Series sedan, reworked the suspension and brakes, and created the first M5. Through this industry-first combination of attributes, the M5 redefined the capabilities of a sedan with levels of power, precision, balance, and linear control never before imaginable. Since then, finding new ways to expand the boundaries of what is possible with existing BMW models has been the singular purpose of the craftsmen at BMW M.
Posted on: May 2nd, 2009 at 1:46 am
The Osaka Auto Messe (大阪オートメッセ) is an annual auto show that is held at Intex Osaka in Osaka, Japan since 1997. It focuses on modified car and car after parts.
Posted on: May 1st, 2009 at 1:03 am
Top Gear is a BAFTA, multi-NTA and International Emmy Award-winning BBC television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show.
Posted on: April 25th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Single-seater (open-wheel) racing is one of the most popular forms of motorsport, with cars designed specifically for high-speed racing. The wheels are not covered, and the cars often have aerofoil wings front and rear to produce downforce and enhance adhesion to the track.
Posted on: April 19th, 2009 at 1:37 am
The 1930s saw the transformation from high-priced road cars into pure racers, with Delage, Auto Union, Mercedes-Benz, Delahaye, and Bugatti constructing streamlined vehicles with engines producing up to 450 kW (612 hp), aided by multiple-stage supercharging.
Posted on: April 13th, 2009 at 1:28 am
With auto construction and racing dominated by France, the French automobile club ACF staged a number of major international races, usually from or to Paris, connecting with another major city in Europe or France.
Posted on: April 7th, 2009 at 1:23 am
The first regular auto racing venue was Nice, France, run in late March 1897 as a "Speed Week." To fill out the schedule, most types of racing event were invented here, including the first hill climb (Nice - La Turbie) and a sprint that was, in spirit, the first drag race.
Posted on: April 1st, 2009 at 1:14 am
Racing began soon after the construction of the first successful petrol-fueled autos; before that time people raced in other vehicles such as horse-drawn buggies. The first race ever organized, by the chief editor of Paris publication Le Vélocipède, Monsieur Fossier, was on April 28 1887 and ran 2 kilometers from Neuilly Bridge to the Bois de Boulogne.
Posted on: March 31st, 2009 at 1:32 am
Roll-Royce has just released these photos of it’s new “entry-level” vehicle. Code-named the EX200, the concept vehicle will be on display at the Geneva Auto Show in March ahead of its Spring 2010 on-sale date. This yet-unnamed Rolls-Royce sits on an entirely new chassis that is larger than an extended-wheelbase 7 Series and yet smaller than a Phantom.
Posted on: March 28th, 2009 at 1:15 am
The Audi R8 claimed a number of world firsts – that is, walking away with magazine awards and journalists' hearts the world over. The Audi R8 V10 is about to claim a world first in technology: it will be the first car to offer high and low beam LED headlights as standard equipment.
Posted on: March 26th, 2009 at 1:15 am
Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) is now starting to appear in production vehicles such as the 2007 (Mark II) BMW Mini. Exhaust gases are also cleaned up by fitting a catalytic converter into the exhaust system.
Posted on: March 25th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Protoscar Lampo is yet another interesting concept, lined up for a debut at Geneva. The sports car like concept features an all-electric powertrain with two front and rear electric motors for better acceleration and regenerative braking. The motors will supply power of 268hp with max torque at 440Nm.
Posted on: March 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 am
In Europe the Polo slots in between the tiny Fox (formerly Lupo) and the VW Golf - the smallest model currently offered in North America. It would compete in an ever increasing category of small, fuel-efficient cars, which include the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Chevy Aveo and Suzuki Swift.
Posted on: March 20th, 2009 at 1:44 am
On final approach to Malaga, Spain, the view from the 737's porthole is of countryside lately rained on. Getting closer to the ground, roads can be discerned as half-dry with damp patches. A 518-hp, mid-engined Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro supercar awaits outside the terminal building. Now normally, the prospect of piloting such a machine in these conditions would cause more apprehension than anticipation. Not with this Audi though. The R8 has always been such a delightfully trustworthy machine -- an inanimate object that displays the animate characteristic of appearing to be on your side. So it seems reasonable today to put faith in it once again, even as its power scales more breathtaking heights than ever.
Posted on: March 20th, 2009 at 1:07 am
Gasoline engines have the advantage over diesel in being lighter and able to work at higher rotational speeds and they are the usual choice for fitting in high-performance sports cars. Continuous development of gasoline engines for over a hundred years has produced improvements in efficiency and reduced pollution.
Posted on: March 19th, 2009 at 1:47 am
The 2010 911 GT3 might seem like more of the same from Porsche, but that's hardly a bad thing. The combination of a high-revving flat-six combined with excellent handling and boy racer looks has never been so appealing.
Posted on: March 16th, 2009 at 1:42 am
At the Geneva Motor Show for 2009 Bentley will reveal, what they call it, the fastest Bentley ever. It will be the fastest and most powerful model they ever built. So how fast?
Posted on: March 14th, 2009 at 1:59 am
Diesel-engined cars have long been popular in Europe with the first models being introduced in the 1930s by Mercedes Benz and Citroen. The main benefit of diesel engines is a 50% fuel burn efficiency compared with 27% in the best gasoline engines.
Posted on: March 13th, 2009 at 1:36 am
It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since Aston Martin first unveiled the Rapide Concept at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Despite the lengthy delay in getting this sporty sedan to market, Aston has consistently reiterated its commitment to the swoopy saloon and now the company has finally released the first photos of the production model Rapide.
Posted on: March 9th, 2009 at 1:32 am
With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good performance with exceptionally low fuel consumption.
Posted on: March 8th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Most automobiles in use today are propelled by gasoline (also known as petrol) or diesel internal combustion engines, which are known to cause air pollution and are also blamed for contributing to climate change and global warming.
Posted on: March 4th, 2009 at 1:26 am
The Citroën DS Inside Concept will be debuting at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show in March and offers us a peek at the direction the company is going with its just announced, revived DS line, starting with the DS3, the bigger DS4, and top-of-the-line DS5.
Posted on: March 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 am
An automobile or motor car is a wheeled motor vehicle for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor.
Posted on: March 1st, 2009 at 1:18 am
You saw it here first. Now the Corvette Stingray Concept's finally official, uncovered as Sideswipe here in Chicago ahead of a starring role in Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen.
Posted on: February 28th, 2009 at 1:23 am
It’s called ‘list-bottom’ optioning, and there’s a certain section of society that’s rich enough to do it, even if the rest of us are forced into eating pets and heating our houses by squishing aged relatives into a domestic wood-burner. Basically, ignore the more affordable stuff at the top of the list, scroll down straight to the biggest engine and most eye-bulging price-tag and you’re set.
Posted on: February 26th, 2009 at 1:55 am
Hammond May and Clarkson go on a hunt to find the World's best roads in some of the world's best supercars. Lightweight cars are the winners, James May has a rough ride and Hammond finds a gem of a road in Switzerland. The hills are alive to the sound of horse power. Clarkson Hammond and May pack their suitcases and their Lamborghini Aston Martin and Vanquish supercars on an epic journey to find the best driving road in the world. Amazing views and fantastic driving terrain in this clip from BBC's Top Gear.
Posted on: February 25th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Before the start of a race (either SuperBike Championships or MotoGP), the riders have to pull up onto their grid and wait for all the other racers to take their places on the line.
Posted on: February 24th, 2009 at 1:32 am
The M1 is a major north–south motorway in England primarily connecting London to Leeds, where it joins the A1(M) near Aberford. While the M1 is considered to be the first inter-urban motorway to be completed in the United Kingdom.
Posted on: February 23rd, 2009 at 1:15 am
Funny how some cars slip unnoticed into our congested roadscape, unloved and unnoticed. Cars like the Mazda3. You just don't see many around, despite it being the company's biggest-selling car, accounting for one in three of all Mazdas sold around the world.
Posted on: February 22nd, 2009 at 1:51 am
Jeremy Clarkson interviews Jordan (Katie Price) who shares her love of cars, especially Aston Martins, followed by her lap in a Suzuki. How does she do? Check it out.
Posted on: February 20th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Autobahns are built and maintained by the federal government (as are the federal highways), thus the name "Federal Freeway". The first were built in the 1920s, and in the 1930s the official name was "Reichsautobahn" (Freeways of the Reich).
Posted on: February 19th, 2009 at 1:53 am
Paddock girls (or umbrella girls) is a term that has been used in professional motorcycle racing for many years. It refers to females employed to hold umbrellas above racers to protect them from the sun. "Paddock" refers to a pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race.