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• Nico Rosberg claims victory at chinese Grand Prix

  In Cars / 15 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Nico Rosberg won chinese GP after claiming pole position on 14th april,2012. This is first victory for Mercedes since 1955 at Monza by legendry F1 driver Juan Manuel Fangio. Nico was able to finish 20 seconds ahead of the competition. The remaining places on the podium is divided between McLaren drivers – Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. For the latter, the current third place in this season is the third in a row, but it is possible for him to take the lead in the championship. The race took place on dry pavement, and at the start there were no serious incidents. It was interesting to watch the Sauber team. Hoping for an economical consumption tires, Swiss team planned to stay longer on track and less in pits. But this time, this tactic did not work. Kamui Kobayashi at the start with a fourth place finish tenth, Sergio Perez – finished eleventh (starting from eighth position). [...]

• Chinese GP – Nico Rosberg takes F1 pole

  In Cars / 14 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Nico Rosberg claimed his first ever pole position at Chinese GP. The german was furious as he was half a second faster at 1:35.121 than second driver on pole, Lewis Hamilton. Michael Schumacher managed third position but due to a gearbox penalty Lewis Hamilton will start from third position making Mercedes duo as front runners. This is also first pole position for Mercedes since 1955. This achievement  is possible as a result of Mercedes innovative front wing design. Kimi Raikonnen managed fifth pole position followed by Jensen Button and Mark Webber at sixth and seventh position respectively. Current world champion Sebastian Vettel will start from Eleventh position.

• 2012 BMW S1000RR

  In bikes, BMW / 14 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Scarcely two years after the launch in 2009, BMW Motorrad is now presenting the revised model of this successful supersports bike, now with many optimized details. The primary objectives were even greater riding precision and agility, a punchier power buildup, and a more sensitive response. The revised model of the S 1000 RR has incorporated quite a few feedback reports from national super stock races. The convincing features of the new S 1000 RR are its improved handling with absolute riding stability, supreme engine performance with perfect everyday practicality, and a resounding dynamic performance. The highest level of active safety is safeguarded by the most advanced brake system today on the market, the BMW Motorrad Race ABS. When accelerating, the rider is supported by the Dynamic Traction Control system DTC. Both of these systems have been optimised for the perfect interaction. There have been no changes to the superior engine power of 142 [...]

• Bugatti Veyron Vitesse – Gallery,Video and specs

  In Bugatti, Cars / 13 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Bugatti has launched its premiere version of the Vitesse convertible supercar Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport at Geneva motor show. It delivers a staggering 1184  hp and a whopping 1500 Nm(1106 lb-ft) of torque. Engine is same with four turbos in W16 format from the Veyron Super Sport. This is a remarkable supercar as previously, the CEO reported that the installation of 1,200-horsepower Bugatti Veyron on the open top is hardly possible because of difficulties with its cooling system. But the emergence of Vitesse version indicates that the engineers had managed to solve these difficulties. According to the automaker, it will produce 100 models of this astonishing supercar. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse can achieve 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds and maximum speed in track mode, up to 410 km / h, making it the fastest roadster in the world. The fastest production car in the world still remains a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which [...]

• Ry Cooder – Crazy ‘Bout An Automobile

  In Cars / 11 April 2012 / 24 comments

  

  From “Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let’s Have A Ball”, a film by Les Blank taped at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA on March 25′th 1987. Comment from MrBillindallas: Concert was from a two night run – the last of nine total dates on the NorCal tour. Shot on 16mm film with an audio remote truck in the alley. Movie was released in Europe but not in the US. Great band, at one of the best venues in the ‘States, the last two nights of the mini-tour they were truly on fire. One venue was so small the band filled the stage and the dance floor.

• Does Automotive Journalism Matter? – ROAD TESTAMENT

  In Cars / 11 April 2012 / 25 comments

  

  In a world where car enthusiasts have tons of raw information and fan forums at their fingertips, why do they need journalists? “Storify” stalk the New York Auto Show to ask members of the automotive media and industry pros to define what car journos must do to stay relevant. With Mike Spinelli and Leo Parente. More comments from DRIVE viewers on storify.com

• GENEVA 2012 – Mercedes A-Class

  In Cars, Mercedes-Benz / 11 April 2012 / 27 comments

  

  The all-new Mercedes A-Class made its world debut at an exclusive unveiling and pre-show party in Geneva last night. And when the dancing and dry ice had died down, it was clear to see why Mercedes was so excited about its new five-door hatchback.   source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

• Ferdinand Alexander Porsche dies at 76

  In Cars, Porsche / 6 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  A sad day for Porsche and automobile industry as Ferdinand Alexander Porsche grandson of Ferdinand Porsche died on April 5, 2012. He was a designer at Porsche who was responsible for first Porsche 911. He had also designed and shaped Porsche 904 which according to him was his favorite among other major accomplishments. His death occurred on the same day when the new Porsche 911 claims 2012 performance car of the year award. We pay our condolence to Porsche family.

• 2013 Dodge Viper

  In automotor shows, Cars, Dodge / 5 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Finally the all new Dodge viper is back after it was discontinued two years ago. The new viper will be sold under the brand SRT (Street Racing Technology – a brand of Chrysler division). Dodge has designed the viper supercar by keeping family traits like a very long bonnet, front wings inflated with “gills” and side exhaust pipes. Frame is mostly made of high strength steel and aluminum. The drag coefficient of new viper is very low at 0.364 against 0.45 for its predecessor which is impressive. Dodge viper now weighs at 1521 kg which is also 45 kg (100 pounds) less than previous model. Under the hood lies all aluminum 8.4 liter V10 engine with new forged pistons and a different intake manifold. As a result it now produces 640 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque.  The power is sent to the rear wheels via a Tremec TR6060 six-speed [...]

• BMW i8 spyder

  In BMW, Cars / 4 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  We all remember futuristic BMW i8 coupe which was driven by Tom cruise in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. BMW now has unveiled i8 spyder convertible concept. It is a two seated car with a hybrid propulsion system consisting of a gasoline engine and an electric motor producing a decent 354 hp (combined) and 406 lb-ft of torque and with these figures of power and torque, the performance of the BMW Concept i8 spyder is a like a sport car. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. BMW i8 spyder has a slighter short wheelbase as compare to coupe. Body and chassis of spyder are made of composite materials i.e. carbon fiber and aluminum, with an objective to attain right weight and efficient dynamics. The body structure is divided into upper and lower part which BMW calls together as [...]