Friday, December 31, 2010
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Zaniest thing I've seen in a while, the Jade Warrior from 1985
Skip the first 30 secondsLearned about it from http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/ information from http://www.dragzine.com/news/the-jade-warrior-a-truly-insane-and-one-of-a-kind-ride/The creation of British motorcycle racer Angus MacPhail, who built it himself in his garage, it's called the “Jade Warrior,” did the quarter mile in under 8 seconds a quarter century ago without the use of
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Ferrari 599 Fiorano (camouflage paintwork)
V12 / 5.998 cc / 620 PS / 448 lb/ft @ 5.600 / 0 - 62 mph: 3,6 s / Vmax: 207 mph(click images for a larger view)
Happy New Year 2011!
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Coolest damn thing you'll see all week. 1913 Harley, heavily optioned,TANDEM !, unrestored, with a quick history and instructions how to start it. WOW
the bike's options are discussed for the first 5 minutes, then the bike is started up and the procedure is wonderfully demonstrated, step by step. (starts at minute 5:30)Thanks Mike! This is great!
The Camelback locomotive design, used in conjunction with the exceptionally wide Wooten firebox, not safe though
The "Camelback" design, which straddled the cab over the center of the boiler, allowed the exceptional width of the Wooten firebox, which burned lower BTU anthracite coal from Eastern Pennsylvania.The Locomotives in the picture were also called "Mother Hubbards" among other names. They were discontinued from freight service because if a side rod broke, it would wipe out the cab and if on the
Meals on...Exotic Wheels: Gotham Dream Cars Helps Feed the Elderly, so you Best Give a Damn
In charity-oriented news, Gotham Dream Cars recently assisted Pascack Valley, New Jersey's Meals on Wheels program in delivering food to some of the area's age- and hunger-impaired citizens. Edibles were brought door-side via cars like a Viper SRT-10, Lamborghini Gallardo, and Maserati Quattroporte, among others. The best part? Well, that depends. Most people would say it's feeding those in need
U.S. Car Sales Continue the Uphill Trend in December
While the U.S. car market is still underachieving compared to the best results of the last decade, December sales are expected to significantly contribute to the annual forecast of about 12 million sold vehicles, as 2010 is clearly ending with an uphill trend, according to industry analysts. “That's a long way from the 16 million and 17 million sales rates that we experienced for the better part
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Patent Drawings
While looking for the designs of the Smart Roadster model we showed you in our previous post, we stumbled upon these drawings of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK used for trademark filings. Being that an official video of the 2012 SLK has already been leaked online (you can watch it after the jump if you missed out), these pictures simply offer some additional -and unobstructed- views of the
VIDEO: Honda Civic Burnout Ends in Fiery Fail
As far as hooning goes, one would think that a simple burnout should get you in the least amount of trouble. However, the owner of this Honda Civic almost lost his car while dazzling the crowd [...], as after about 40 seconds the tires suddenly burst into flames. So, what have we learned today? Well, first of all, avoid overdoing the burnout if your car is tied to a block of concrete. Also,
Noblesse Wings Up Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sport Hatch
Japanese tuner Noblesse has been steadily releasing numerous aftermarket bits and pieces for the new CR-Z ever since Honda launched its hybrid sport hatch . Among other parts, the company has developed a ground aero-kit with front and rear bumper aprons, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a large roof wing. These can be complemented by a lightweight carbon fiber hood, underbody aero parts, larger
Bufori Geneva Supercharged
V8 / 6.059 cc / 435 PS / 420 ft/lb (569 Nm) @ 4.800 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 5,4 s / Vmax: 165 mph (265 km/h)Supercharged: V8 / 6.059 cc / 560 PS / 509 ft/lb (690 Nm) @ 4.800 / kompressor(click images for a larger view)
2011 Chrysler 200: Conflicting MPG Figures Hit the Maker’s Official Website
Even though the 2011 Chrysler 200 is set to debut in the U.S. at the end of January, many facts on the mid-size sedan remain unclear. The company hasn’t officially (…) released interior pictures yet, only a video, and mpg figures were also unknown. However, as some isolated reports about EPA ratings hit the internet today, we decided to investigate. We found out that Chrysler’s sedan won’t
Mercedes-Benz Patents Designs of Smart Roadster Model
Back in 2001 at the Geneva Motor Show, Smart introduced a quirky roadster concept with no doors, no roof and no windscreen called the Crossblade. The Fortwo Cabrio-based concept eventually went into a limited series production the following year with Smart offering a total of 2,000 cars. Fast-forward to today, and Smart appears to be readying a spiritual successor to the Crossblade as the
Thursday, December 30, 2010
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Porsche tractor gallery
see the whole gallery at http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/2010/11/porsche-tractors.html
Something new in the world of 3 wheelers
No information, just a gallery of photos on http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/2010/11/pak-rak.html
president of the Packard Motorcar Company in a 1913 Packard doing a trailblazer journey across the USA scouting a route for the Lincoln Highway
photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=930 Conceived in 1912 by Carl Fisher, (founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway), the Lincoln Highway would be the first highway to stretch coast-to-coast. In those days few “improved” (graded) roads existed, and those few were only found within city limits. Long-distance auto trips weren’t something even considered
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1933, 5:54pm, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Long Beach. Imagine what the result of that catastrophe would be today in LA rush hour?
for a photo gallery, or to read about it: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-longbeach_1933earthquake-pg,0,3546233.photogallery
Mitsubishi Pajero Dakar 2011 fotos, detalhes, especificações, preço
Pajero Dakar 2011Pajero Dakar 2011Pajero Dakar o sistema multimídia Power Touch, que agrega no mesmo aparelho um GPS com mais de 1.200 localidades mapeadas, sendo 350 navegáveis, rádio AM/FM com reprodutor de CD, MP3 e DVD, conexões para iPod e USB, interface Bluetooth, além de viva-voz integrado. Todo o equipamento pode ser operado através de uma tela touch screen de sete polegadas.Além disso, o
The Big Boy, used coal so fast that shovels couldn't feed it fast enough, so they built a conveyor belt direct from the coal to the firebox
photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927
1910's to 1950's fire engines
1910 Peerless 1928 Seldon and I noticed that this and the 1910 Peerless are moth barked Ft Washington 1941 Ames Iowa photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927
The High and Mighty, mopar engineers and (street racers by night) used it to develop intakes and engines
Above from http://musclecardreaming.tumblr.com above photo via http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/ photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927
In the woods of Maine are the neglected remains of two locomotives
The Eagle Lake and West Branch (ELWB) Railroad Locomotive #1, was built in June 1897 at Schenectady Locomotive Works (4-6-0 stamped #4552), it was originally a steam locomotive but later converted to burn crude oil to eliminate the forest fire threat caused by cinders. Number 1 was purchased by Great Northern in 1926 and used to haul pulpwood in the Allagash area from 1927-1933.ELWB Locomotive
Bentley Continental GTZ Zagato
W12 / 5.998 cc / 560 PS / 479 ft/lb (650 Nm) @ 1.600 / twin turbo / AWD / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 4,8 s / Vmax: 198 mph (319 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Don't let them get caught in the floods, keep them high and dry
Novel solution!photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927
Strada Rebaixada e Tunada
Fiat Strada Tunada e Rebaixada Essas Fotos Ficaram Muito Legais.Strada Tuningrebaixada no chão e o belo jogo de rodas aro 19.
Poll: Should Fiat Cut Loose Alfa Romeo and/or Sell it to Volkswagen?
Like Saab and countless other brands before, Alfa Romeo is at a tipping point. The famed Italian automaker, which once stunned the world with its gorgeous styling and motorsport victories, is now losing an estimate €200 million (US$265 million) per annum. It’s hard to believe that the company that brought us cars like the GTA, the Spider and the 158/159 Alfetta could be reduced to such a sad
For an easy going enjoyable older movie, DC Cab. Its rated R, so send the kids to the other room, but Mr T, Gary Busey, Max Gail, and Bill Maher star
Sounds like a Richard Pryor swearfest, but it's got Checker cabs throughout, car chases, good guys becoming a team and facing the bad guys, solving a kidnapping, and overcoming adversity.
1 of 3 existing BMW R51 RS factory race bikes in unrestored condition getting auctioned
Read about the sad true story of how the first owner was ruined by the US Govt because he was German immigrant businessman at the beginning of WW2, just like many Japanese Americans were. He was the BMW importer in New York, and managed to finagle one of these seventeen R51RS racers from the factory. In truth, BMW sold very few motorcycles in the US in the 1920s and 30s, as protectionist trade
James Robbins’ Corvette Design Study: Close But No Cigar
Here at Carscoop, we love us some Corvette design studies. Heck, if we wanted to we could probably serve up a new one every day of the week. Today’s CAD mock up comes from transportation design student James Robbins. Think of it as a C6.5, a stopgap measure between the current gen Corvette and a future C7 model. The design brief required Mr. Robbins to use the basic proportions of the C6, which
Meet the 388HP V8-Powered and RWD Mercedes-Benz B55 [with Video]
The regular Mercedes-Benz B-Class wasn’t exactly created with the motoring enthusiast’s needs in mind, but this one-off B55 special is another story. Trainees of Mercedes-Benzs Rastatt plant in Germany turned a B200 CDI diesel model into a full-blown sports car by planting in a 388 hp 5.5-liter V8 and transferring the drive from the front axle to the rear. The idea of the project came from
2011MY Jeep Compass Facelift Priced from $19,295*, or Nearly $4,000 More than the 2010MY
The Grand Cherokee-like nose job and the upgraded standard equipment have had a negative impact on the 2011 Jeep Compass' sticker price as the refreshed crossover model will reach showrooms next month with a starting price of $19,295, not including a (*) $700 destination fee. That's close to $4,000 more than the pre-facelift 2010MY Compass, which retailed for $15,365. Read more »
Useless Stat of the Day: Over 50% of British Drivers Have Made Love in a Car [Plus Top 10 Cars for Hanky Panky Time]
According to a research done by Autoquake, 54% of Britain’s drivers have made out in a car and for 22% of those, it was a fantastic experience. Nevertheless, fooling around in a car presents some, let’s say, technical issues, like being cramped and the possibility of getting caught, so 32 percent think that the experience is overrated. Read more »
Ford Recalling F-Series Trucks, Edge and Lincoln MKX Over Fire Hazard
Nearly 15,000 Ford trucks and crossovers are being recalled in the States because of problems with electrical systems that can short and create a fire. The recall concerns certain 2011MY Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. Read more »
VIDEO: Pagani C9 Teaser Shows Scale Model with Engine Key
One would expect an action-filled teaser for a supercar like the upcoming Pagani C9, which will replace the aging Zonda, but the Italian maker approached the task in a more laid-back manner, choosing to show us a man enjoying some coffee and the written news. And then, at the end of the clip, he picks up something that resembles a scale model of the new supercar incorporating what appears to be
Pick-up de seis portas nas praias do Rio de Janeiro
Maior carro do Brasil, grandalhona F-MAXX vai passar virada do ano nas praias cariocasA Tropical Cabines, empresa de personalização de veículos, encerra o ano com o lançamento da F-MAXX número sete. O modelo "grandalhão" estará nas praias do Rio de Janeiro para participar de uma promoção: quem fotografar ou filmar a F-MAXX nas praias cariocas poderá concorrer a um
Triple Recall for Dodge Affects Over 144,000 Journey and Ram Vehicles
The Chrysler Group is recalling certain Dodge Journey crossovers and Ram trucks in three separate actions to repair defective steering wheels, airbags and noisy rear axles. The largest of Chrysler's recalls involves 65,180 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2007, through September 7, 2008. According to a posting on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA],
Classe B ganha "poderoso" motor V8
Funcionário da marca monta versão "nervosa" da minivan com 388 cvQuando o gerente da fábrica da Mercedes de Rastatt desafiou sua equipe a criar um veículo especial com base no Classe B, ninguém de podia imaginar que a minivan alemã receberia um poderoso motor V8 e passaria a contar com tração traseira. Ninguém, a não ser Andreas Würz, chefe no departamento de formação técnica profissional,
VIDEO: BMW Owner Leaves Car in Gear to Push, House Pays the Price
So here's how this 'fail' story goes: A female driver gets stuck on a patch of ice / snow in her automatic BMW 1-Series. After a few unsuccessful attempts of trying to free the Bavarian hatch from behind the steering wheel, she decides to leave it in gear and give it a push herself. While the BMW driver eventually managed to clear out of the slippery part of the road, she ended up in another mess
Maybach 57S Coupe by Xenatec
V12 / 5.980 cc / 612 PS / 738 lb/ft (1.000 Nm) @ 2.000 - 4.000 / twin turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 5,0 s / Vmax: 171 mph (275 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Russia's Topcar Continues Porsche Cayenne Tune with Vantage 2
It's only been a few weeks since Topcar presented its most recent Porsche Cayenne package called the Vantage GTR2, yet the Russian firm has launched another tuning proposal for the second generation of the German automaker's luxury SUV. The new package is named Vantage 2 and it comes with a wide body kit and a choice of performance upgrades. Read more »
Rising Gas Prices Might Affect Large SUV Sales and Trade-In Values
As crude oil reached $91 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange last week, U.S. gasoline prices started going up reaching an average value of $3.05 per gallon. That’s about half a dollar more than what Americans had to pay a year ago and the highest level since October 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Diesel prices have also increased to an average of $3.29 a gallon. If
Cruze hatch revelado
Modelo mantém dianteira da versão sedã e ganha traseira similar a do Vectra GTJá não é mais um mistério o visual do Cruze hatch, provável substituto do Astra no Brasil. É que a Chevrolet registrou as formas definitivas do modelo na Europa, e o site da agência de patentes divulgou suas imagens. Nelas é possível perceber que o hatch tem linhas similares ao conceito que foi apresentado no Salão
Report: 20 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2010, Toyota Led the Way with 7.1 Million Recalls
Some 20 million vehicles were recalled in 2010, according to a study of preliminary federal data conducted by the Associated Press. It was the highest recall level in the U.S. since 2004, when a record number of 30.8 million vehicles were recalled. Read more »
Lançamentos Volvo já contrata esperando crescimento
Fabricante espera que demanda aumente e que produção chegue às 380 mil unidadesA Volvo anunciou que vai contratar 200 novos trabalhadores na Suécia, para estar previamente preparada para um esperado aumento da procura de carros da marca. O anúncio foi feito por Per-Ake Froberg, porta-voz da marca sueca adquirida em agosto pela chinesa Geely Holding, que revelou que a
Bilionário está construindo sua própria Ferrari P4/5
Exclusivíssimo modelo tem até hoje apenas um exemplar produzidoNada como ser um bilionário e, ao invés de comprar modelos exclusivos, mandar fazer os próprios. Foi o que fez Jim Glickenhaus, investidor americano que está produzindo por conta própria a segunda unidade da Ferrari P4/5 para competir. O americano abonado adquiriu primeiro uma Ferrari 430 Scuderia, e, com base nesse modelo, vai
Ferrari Enzo
This car is known as the "Enzo", the name was taken from the name of the founder of Ferrari, was first published in 2002 Paris Motor Show. Enzo produced very limited to keep this car is unique, as many as 400 units produced, although the precursor to produce only 349 cars, and since it was launched, all units have been sold out even if the price reaches $ 1 million.Following its
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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Home built Shelby Cobra Daytona was made when Shelby sold chassis CSX2130 to an independant racer. I wonder if it was the only one
learned about this at http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5870067&postcount=13861 but the story is at http://www.imca-slotracing.com/1964-Le%20Mans%2024-5.htmSeptember 26, 1964 - The annual Autosport Three Hours, at the Snetterton track is the tenth and last round of the British Championship and the fifth time that Ford and Cobra stay eye into eye.Eventually there are only two
Justacargal has moved to a bigger and better blog, she is now blogging at http://justacargal-s.blogspot.com/
for her lighter side of cars, life, and the things she enjoys sharing you can find them at http://justacargal-s.blogspot.com/
A Trolley hit this car, makes me wonder how often that happened
the type of Trolley I'm referring to is the electric streetcar before they were all disposed of in favor of gross polluting GM busses http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/07/wouldnt-city-transportation-be-more.html no joke, the lobbyists for GM (biggest corporation in the world at that time) convinced the national senators and congressmen that the electric streetcars were worse than diesel busses
Cool old cars
the Miss Houston is featured in a gallery about the Houston Speedway in the 1920s http://www.sloanegallery.com/houston_speedway.htm Stanley Steamer that didn't need a restoration The front of a Packard dealership 1912 Moon Raceabout Speedster, see a whole gallery of one at http://www.flickr.com/photos/94957089@N00/3607440577/ The building of the Nurburgring, photo from http://
Haulers of heavy loads... locomotives
The above load was 100 tons, looks like the tires are solid rubber, and the trailer appears to be the same in the above and the below photo photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=931
Haulers that moved the military, the jeeps, tanks, and ambulances
photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=931
New car tranporters, of Bugs, T Birds, 1950 and 54 Nashs
Take a close look at the cab on the semi, unusual double front window where the firewall was because that cab was put on top of the cab foundation that used to be too short evidently photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=931
unusual haulers and transporters
1935 Plymouths, 1934 Dodge semiphotos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=931
Mitsubishi pajero full 2011 fotos, detalhes, especificações, preço
pajero full 2011Ninguém mais, ninguem menos que a lenda mundo da música apresentando a lenda do mundo automobilístico.Se você tinha algum motivo para não ter a lenda do 4×4, agora não vai ter mais. Pajero Full é simplesmente perfeito.pajero full 2011pajero full 2011Preço 169.990,00
Voisin C20 Mylord Semi Berline
V12 / 4.890 cc / 115 PS / Vmax: 93 mph (150 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Nissan's Leaf has Game-like Infotainment Screen so you can Beat your Friends at Saving the Environment
Nissan wants drivers of its new Leaf - which didn't seem to take as much time or PR mumbo-jumbo to reach the pavement as Chevy's Volt - to know everything there is to know about their cars and the trips being made in them. In Nissan's case, trip transparency is provided by a handy-dandy system called CARWING. The program gives drivers a bucket o'information ranging from travel time to
China's BAIC Working with Pininfarina on Saab-based Model, Confirms Interest in the Italian Design House
Photo: BAW C71 from 2010 Beijing ShowYesterday, we brought you photos and details about a new and very Mercedes-Benz B-Class-like model from BAIC or Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp. Today, we have more news on the Chinese automaker as a media report citing an unnamed executive from the company claims that BAIC is working with Italian engineering and design specialist Pininfarina on a new
New Honda CR-Z JCOTY Memorial Award Edition Shows off with Special Paint...and that's About it
To commemorate its "Japanese Car of the Year" award, Honda will release a limited edition of its CR-Z sport-hybrid hatch in Japan. Billed as a "Memorial Award Edition", the car will be coated in a hue called Pearl Deep Sapphire Blue and will roll on unique Dark Pewter Gray 16-inch rims. Read more »
James Glickenhaus’ Ferrari P4/5 Competizione Starts Taking Shape
In 2006, American car collector James Glickenhaus took the world by surprise with his Enzo-based one-off Ferrari P4/5, built by Pininfarina. In the meantime, Mr. Glickenhaus decided to build a race version, too, dubbed P4/5 Competizione, which, initially, was scheduled to make its racing debut at this year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Unfortunately, that never happened. However, we're happy to
Flashback: Steve McQueen Drives the 2005 Ford Mustang... 25 Years after His Death
In 1980, the world lost a cultural icon. Steve McQueen, the star of such films as Bullitt and Le Mans, had died. Metastatic cancer had claimed the life of the King of Cool. Still, the legacy lives on. The actor’s love of cars and motorcycles was well known. McQueen competed in many motor races including the 12 Hours of Sebring and the Baja 1000. He also owned several semi-unique vehicles
$5 a Gallon by 2012? Worrisome, but Survivable...for Some
For drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles who were hoping to hear good news about the future state of fuel prices, here's something to rain on your parade. Former Shell President John Hofmeister recently indicated that he foresees gas prices hitting a very European $5 a gallon by 2012. The question everyone wants answered is this: will vehicle manufacturers be ready? Hopefully they learned their
2011 Kia Pro_cee'd Facelift Leaked Ahead of Geneva Salon Debut
Photos of the mildly refreshed Kia Pro_cee'd are making the internet rounds before the car's scheduled world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in early March. The most obvious visual changes concern the restyled front end that brings the three-door version of the European market Cee'd more in line with Kia's latest offerings. Along with the new H-shaped front grille finished in black,
Projeção mostra como seria o Fiat Cherokee
Journey da Fiat, Freemont nutre a imaginação e criatividade dos artistasDepois do anúncio de que o Dodge Journey será vendido na Europa sobre o emblema da Fiat, com o nome de Freemont, o exercício de imaginação dos artistas foi ainda além. Agora uma projeção mostra como seria uma versão do "Fiat Cherokee". Esquisito a primeira vista, o modelo contaria com três aberturas simétricas na parte
VIDEO: Sanitation Workers Wreak Havoc on a Parked Ford Explorer
Even if you know your winter driving ABCs and have properly equipped your car, sometimes there’s no way to avoid getting snowed in. Should that happen in a thriving metropolis, chances are that the sanitation “cavalry” will have your back covered. However, this wasn’t the case in New York, as a Sanitation Department loader got stuck and, in what can only be described as a very poor effort of
Merdad's Porsche Cayenne 902 Coupe in the Flesh
Back in September, we reported on the custom-built Porsche Cayenne 902 Coupe that lost two-doors, courtesy of Merdad. Now, the UK-based tuning firm brought to our attention some real life shots of the SUV, which had its world premiere at last month's MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show in London. Read more »
Fiat lança pedra fundamental em Suape
Montadora começa obras da nova planta em PernambucoA Fiat deu início oficialmente à construção de sua nova fábrica na região metropolitana do Recife, em Pernambuco. O lançamento da unidade fabril foi marcado pela inauguração da pedra fundamental da fábrica no Complexo Industrial Portuário de Suape e contou com a participação do Presidente Luís Inácio Lula da Silva.A nova unidade da montadora
Jaguar XFR
V8 / 5.000 cc / 510 PS / 461 lb/ft (625 Nm) @ 2.500 - 5.000 / kompresszor / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 4,7 s / Vmax: 155 mph (250 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Ford V6 3.5 Ecoboost desmontado ao vivo
Motor que encarou mais de 250 mil km será desmontado no Salão de DetroitDepois de rodar cerca de 257.500 km, o "coração" da Ford F-150, o V6 3.5 Ecoboost de 365 cv e 569 Nm, vai ser completamente desmontado, ao vivo, no estande da marca norte-americana no Salão de Detroit, que abre suas portas para o público apartir do dia 10 de janeiro.O demonte do bloco será no dia
Os 20 carros de produção mais rápidos do mundo
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Os 10 superesportivos de 2010
Confira os bólidos que foram os grandes destaques do anoEste anos de 2010 foi desafiador para a indústria automotiva global. A recessão econômica em muitos países não impediu que os principais fabricantes mostrassem ao mundo alguns incríveis superesportivos.Abaixo está uma lista de 10 supercarros que deslumbraram o público ao longo de 2010. Um tributo fiel à engenharia automotiva, a paixão de
SLK rumo à Detroit
Nova geração do roadster da Mercedes está confirmado para motorshow americanoA Mercedes aguarda o Salão de Detroit para apresentar oficialmente o novo SLK. Depois de aparecer acidentalmente em uma imagem na internet, foi possível perceber que o modelo terá porte musculoso e vocação mais esportiva, alinhado em termos de design com as restantes propostas da marca
2012 Ford Focus Gains Torque Vectoring Control for Improved Handling
The 2012 Focus will be available with a new vehicle stability control system, which uses torque vectoring to improve the car’s handling. According to Ford, the system was inspired from downhill skiing and snowboarding techniques. Read more »
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Facelift Photos Leaked?
Mercedes-Benz may have wanted to keep the C63 AMG under covers for now, but photos of the high-performance model of the recently revealed 2012 C-Class facelift have already hit the web. The pictures, which appear to be legit, show that the C63 AMG gains a restyled fascia with new headlamps, a single-bar grille and a new bumper design. There's also a single shot of the interior, which features
Esportivo híbrido da BMW se chamará i8
Previsto para 2012, modelo deve custar cerca de R$ 340 milO esportivo híbrido da BMW já tinha até preço divulgado, aproximadamente 150 mil euros ( R$ 340 mil), mas ainda não contava com um nome oficial. Agora a marca confirma que o modelo "ecologicamente correto" da marca se chamará BMWi8.Baseado no Vision EfficientDynamics, que foi mostrado pela primeira vez no
Harman: acordo de US$ 1,2 bilhão com Grupo VW
Empresa vai fornecer sistemas de som para a nova plataforma de veículos da montadoraA Harman, empresa de soluções integradas de áudio, vídeo e navegação para automóveis, fechou um acordo de US$ 1,2 bilhão de seis anos com o Grupo Volkswagen. O acordo prevê o fornecimento de sistemas de som para a nova plataforma de veículos da montadora. A Harman ainda se compromete em oferecer tecnologia de
Aston Martin pode produzir Maybach
Rumores apontam para uma nova limousine Maybach com tecnologia inglesaDe acordo com relatos de várias publicações internacionais, a Aston Martin estaria em conversações com a Daimler para a produção de modelo da Maybach.Em contrapartida, o construtor inglês seria responsável pelo fonecimento de tecnologia de motores da marca alemã. Os rumores dizem que já existe um
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Novo Fiat Uno 2011 revela detalhes e fotos sem camuflagem
Novo Fiat Uno 2011Fiat só vai lançar o novo Fiat Uno em maio, mas já lançou, nesta quinta-feira (22), informações sobre o seu lançamento mais importante do ano - depois que o carro desde a sua estréia está entre os modelos mais vendidos no mercado brasileiro. Com visual totalmente diferente, a marca leva inovação para estrear dois novos motores: o 1.0 Fire Fire 1.4 e Evo Morales, ambos flex.
Saveiro Tunada e com som Alto motivo
Volkswagen Saveiro Tunada com som Altomotivo Muito Louco e rebaixadacom rodas aros 20, 22 Saveiro Tunada com som Saveiro TuningSaveiro Tuning
Update on the Portugese barn find collection that shocked everyone a couple years ago, full story and list of cars
Feb 2007 was when 58 photos and a description of a barn with steel doors welded shut was opened for the first time in decades and this collection was found. Well, the story was all made up... but a journalist finally went to get to the truth of the matter in 2009, and new photos as well as a complete inventory are after the linkhttp://www.hagerty.com/Hagerty-Online/News/Features/All-articles/
Mercedes' Chinese Partner BAIC Blatantly Copies B-Class with New BC301Z
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp., commonly known by the acronym BAIC, is one of Mercedes-Benz's partners in China. However, that didn't stop the Chinese automaker, which has acquired the intellectual rights for Saab's older 9-5 and certain 9-3 models, to rip off the design of Mercedes' B-Class for its new BC301Z five-door hatchback and to a lesser extent, the BC302Z sedan. Read more »
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II "Krug Champagne" Van
V8 / 6.750 cc / Vmax: 118 mph (190 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
eBay Find: 1981 E23 BMW 735i Touring Prototype [with Video]
Yep, that’s not a typo: BMW did actually build an E23 735i Touring and it showed it at the 1980 Frankfurt Auto Show to gauge the public’s reaction. Unfortunately (or not), the car didn’t make it into production and was slowly forgotten, up until ten years ago. That’s when this example, one of only two custom built prototypes, first surfaced on eBay with 8,179 miles (13,163 km) on the odometer.
Isetta truck... good idea!
from http://bzisettas.blogspot.com/2010/08/bruce-weiner-microcar-museum.html the micro car museum tour gallery on BZ's BMW Isetta blog
Good photography I happened across on the HAMB
1950's car advertising photos were elegant from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927
Beijing to Restrict Car Usage, Chinese Automakers Anticipate Market Downturn
Beijing is a city in crisis. It is, more or less, a microcosm of the world at large: smog and traffic congestion are choking China’s capital. This year, 4.7 million cars were sold in Beijing alone; nearly twice the number sold just five years ago. Despite a new subway system, the roads remain gridlocked, and the Beijing municipal government has had enough. From 2011, radical changes will be
1964 World's Fair display, Uniroyal Tire ferris wheel and Chrysler's Engineering Island
Chrysler's Pop-Art pavilion was one of the largest at the Fair and one of the most imaginative and fun places to visit. An over-sized engine, 55 feet high and 100 feet long with a dragon for a crank shaft stood on one island for the visitor to explore. Its Design Island was dominated by a giant car, 80 feet long from bumper to bumper. Its wheels were more than 20 feet high. Beneath the car, which
Woodlight Headlights, my number one in the headlight design world.. E&J come in 2nd place
Above 3 images from http://www.dieselpunks.org/photo/albums Above photos of the 1929 Auburn Cabin Speedster and 1929 Stutz M-8 from http://www.tuningforum.cz/ the above 2 are Du Pont cars, the bottom I don't know.. probably another model of Du Pont, but it has different louvers on the hood sides As far as I've seen, only Ruxton and Du Pont had the Woodlight as standard lights. I read somewhere
VIDEO: Dangerously Foolish Hooning-Hour on Mulholland Drive
While a twisty road and a good sports car are a match made in heaven, public hooning is never a good idea, especially if you don’t possess adequate driving skills. Unfortunately, most people don’t think about the consequences and repeatedly act out in high traffic areas, such as California’s Mulholland Drive (or at least that's the road listed on Youtube). Seeing these amateurs almost bite the
First Maybach 57S Cruisero Coupe by Xenatec Listed for Sale in Saudi Arabia
The very first example of the Xenatec Maybach 57S Coupe has been put up for sale by Saudi-Arabian-based luxury car dealer, AutoKingdom, which is one of two companies outside of Germany listed as an official dealer of the limited production model, the other being the ArmorTech Group from Russia. The Maybach-endorsed coupe, which carries the 'Cruiserio' nametag, is priced by AutoKingdom at
Celta Rebaixado e Tunado
Chevrolet Celta Tuning e RebeixadoCelta Rebaixado e TunadoCelta Rebaixado e Tunado
Fiat Marea Tunado e Rebaixado
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High Demand for German Luxury Cars in the U.S. and China
Germany’s car market has definitely seen better days, as sales in the first 11 months of 2010 are down 25.2% compared to the same period last year. However, strong demand for luxury cars in the U.S. and China is keeping premium automakers like Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz busy during the holiday season and, most importantly, profitable. “2010 was expected to be a tough year all round” John Lawson
Fiat Stilo Tunado e Rebaixado
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Vespa calendar famous people, John Wayne, Cary Grant, Raquel Welch, Charleton Heston, Geraldine Chaplin
Thanks to Tim for sharing! Vespa had a damn good idea with this calendar, the added exposure and free advertisign they got by giving or loaning the scooters to famous people while they made movies was a brilliant idea, and far less costly than getting the stars paid to endorse.
Vilner's Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Shadow Line gets some Interior Love [with Video]
From the makers of the redone Hennessey Jeep SRT600 Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet Camaro V6, comes our next tune. Vilner, a relatively new company in the aftermarket industry based in Bulgaria, has prepared a styling proposal for the interior of the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG. The package is called "Shadow Line" and it treats the hardtop roadster's cabin with handmade leather goods starting from
on the road to Ahun
from http://community.livejournal.com/ru_foto/46094421.html via http://li-shariff.livejournal.com/
Gran Turismo 5 Competition Offers European Gamers the Chance to win a Real-Life Mercedes SLS AMG
On Monday, December 27, the Signature Edition Challenge for Playstation 3 went live, offering European gamers the chance to win a brand-new, real-life Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG worth €180,000. In order to participate, owners of the Signature Edition game pack will need to redeem their voucher code via the Playstation Store and register their details on gran-turismo.com. The challenge takes place in
Renault Megane RS 250 Cup Trophee
S4 / 1.998 cc / 250 PS / 250 lb/ft (340 Nm) @ 3.000 / twin turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,1 s / Vmax: 152 mph (245 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Japan’s Economic Future in Doubt: A National Introspective
It’s not been a good year for Japan. China has recently overtaken the Land of the Rising Sun as the world’s second biggest economic power and a recall of over ten million vehicles by one of the nation’s biggest and most respectable companies, Toyota, kicked off a global PR debacle that some analysts predict will take years to recover from. Add to that Japan’s aging population, its growing
VIDEO: "Buying a Volkswagen from an Old Lady" Dutch Ad is Epic
In what could very well be one of the most amusing automotive-related ads we've seen this year, this Volkswagen commercial from The Netherlands puts a surprisingly wild twist on the belief that old ladies take good care of their cars. The 50 second-long clip finishes with the tagline "Not every old lady is reliable as a Golf". Watch the video after the break. Read more »
Automakers Developing Significantly Lighter Trucks to Meet New Fuel Economy Standards
Reuters is reporting that major automakers are tirelessly working on reducing the weight of future generation pickup trucks, in order to meet stricter fuel economy standards without sacrificing key abilities, such as power, payload capacity or towing capability. Until 2016, when the new mandates take effect, manufacturers must reach an average fleet economy of 35.5 mpg (6.63 lt/100 km), while
Punto tem nova versão com câmbio Dualogic
Hatch compacto oferece versão Essence 1.6 16V com câmbio automatizadoO Punto agora dispõe de uma nova versão Essence 1.6 16V com câmbio Dualogic por R$ 47.350. Esta variante disponibiliza de série piloto automático, retrovisores externos elétricos mais chave canivete com telecomando de abertura/fechamento das portas e vidros. Fora isso, os outros equipamentos são os
Projeções do Citroën DS3 Cabrio
Versão conversível do compacto francês pode ser lançada apenas em 2012Esperada para 2011, a versão conversível do Citroën DS3 pode chegar ao mercado apenas em 2012 para não afetar o sucesso da versão "original", que começa a ser vendida no Brasil no segundo semestre do próximo ano. Enquanto a marca francesa não revela como será o modelo, aqui estão algumas projeções de como poderá ser o rival
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback: Production Version's Shape Trademarked
At the 2010 Paris Motor Show in early September, General Motors unveiled a near-production version of the Chevrolet Cruze five-door hatchback. Now, the Detroit automaker has registered trademark filings with the European patent office revealing the shape and details of the actual production model which is set to reach dealerships in Europe as a Chevrolet and in Australia as a Holden, in mid 2011.
Nova Ranger chega ao Brasil apenas em 2012
Pick-up média da Ford traz visual renovado e novo motor 2.2 litros turbodieselApresentada em outubro no Salão de Sydney, na Austrália, a nova Ranger vai desembarcar no Brasil apenas em 2012. A pick-up média da Ford, vendida por aqui desde a década de 90, continuará sendo produzida em General Pacheco, na Argentina. O modelo se destaca pelo visual bem mais robusto e
Aluguel elétrico
Locadora vai disponibilizar Mitsubishi i-MiEV em sua gama a partir de janeiroA partir do dia 1º de janeiro a empresa Sixt começa a disponibilizar o pequeno elétrico Mitsubishi i-MiEV para locação em Lisboa, Portugal. Desde o começo do mês o modelo já pode ser adquirido na Europa a partir de 29.675 euros, ou R$ 66.440, para pessoas físicas. Empresas pagam 34.680 euros
Kia to Start Assembly of New Model at its Slovakian Plant in 2012
Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Motors Corp. are certainly on a roll after overtaking Toyota as the biggest Asian carmaker in Europe and have no plans of stopping any time soon. According to a report citing Slovak news agency TASR, Kia wants to begin production of a new model at its European plant in 2012. “We launched two new models this year and we want to launch a new model in 2012”,
Fiat Sports Up its Strada Pickup Truck in Brazil
Passenger car-based pickup trucks represent a significant proportion of sales in Brazil taking up some 7 per cent of the total market, so it comes to no surprise that major players in the segment like Fiat are always on the lookout to expand their offerings. This time, Fiat has revealed a more athletic version of its Strada compact pickup truck called Sporting. Read more »
Toyota Yaris
Hatch da Toyota deve começar a ser vendido no Brasil em 2012Estas são as primeiras imagens reais da nova geração do Toyota Yaris 2011. Como pode ser visto, o modelo usa o nome Vitz, como é chamado no mercado japonês. Neste país, o novo Yaris será vendido a partir do próximo ano, enquanto no resto do mundo, incluindo o Brasil, ele só desembarca no início de 2012.Com seu novo design, o Toyota
Lotus Evora será vendido no Chile
Esportivo inglês desembarca no país sul-americano pelo equivalente a R$ 200 milUma das estrelas da inglesa Lotus, o esportivo Evora será vendido no Chile. Renovado após 15 anos, o modelo foi projetado para ser um clássico com linhas bonitas que transmitem a sensação de velocidade com toques de agressividade. Seu preço no Chile será de US$ 120 mil, o que equivale a R$
Monday, December 27, 2010
Real unusual things from trailer washers, motorized wheels, to tank track Rolls Royces
Never seen one before, and something about the age of a black and white photo tells me that these are obsolete I have no idea at all what this is Ok, but why take it out if you have to add skis? Really early car phone Odd stuff on this tow truck 1890's and I was told it's a velocipede Lenin's 1922 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost snow machine. Most expensive snow machine conversion? or strangest use for
the Dymaxion that went commercial
Acquired in Washington DC and brought to Charlotte North Carolinaphoto from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927But a lot more photos of the Dymaxion at http://www.washedashore.com/projects/dymax/pictures.html
Coolest dad ever award goes to this kids innovative dad for making his kid such a unique and awesome pedal car
photo from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927
EJ Potter, the Michigan madman tried unreal power in bikes and cars, most famous for small block Chevy powered Harleys
He built stuff like a 1957 Plymouth stuffed full of an Allison airplane engine that ran nearly 150 mph in a period of time before Funny Cars existed. One could argue that EJ had the first one. He refined that idea after the Allison backfired through its supercharger and the car essentially became an oven. Potter suffered burns on his hands and arms while trying to get the car to a halt. His
The early method of painting the stripes in the middle of the road (1920's? )
photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920
two USPS (post office) mail carriers that weren't stopped by high water in the swamp
for more postal carrier vehicles, the variety was astounding! http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/postal-delivery-vehicles-from-vespa-to.html photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920
Heavyweight Champion of the World 1910-1915, Jack Johnson
1912 Vanderbuilt cup milwuakee wisc is what the photo was labeled Looking like after a race, only because of the number on the radiator and the missing fenders photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927 Jack also founded the famous Cotton Club
I don't come across funny photos very often... here are some good ones
photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927
Bumper cars
Top two photos are from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920
Fiat FCC III apresenta o conceito, o resultado do projeto Fiat Mio
Recentemente, a Fiat criou a página milhões para desenvolver um carro conceito com as idéias para os fãs eo público em geral. Agora, ela apresenta o fruto dessa idéia. Nasce o terceiro FCC (Fiat Concept car), resultado de mais de 10.000 sugestões de saídas de 40 países. FCC III é fundamentada, segundo a Fiat, em três pilares: compacto, com zero de emissões e tecnologicamente avançada, unindo
Streetcars, were good for more than just public transportation... did you know they were used to plow snow along their route?
read about plowing snow with street cars: http://cincystreetcar.wordpress.com/2009/01/I like that many were made into little diners. See the inside of one at the Henry Ford museum https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMXwTYaCOTluuyAm1sU4VmY-ffHbC3vIhAkLdhfRszbdCXJuBBVMn3aHyb-x_aWBFpqt-UryLPzxd7Gsw9rhyWEUMm3xnD5pDtImWOESuBa57QdfbWLTshcwMRZHNT1XY9TyvZoJ05OI/s1600/Henry%2520Ford%2520Diner%5B1%5D.jpg it is the nicest I've seen, most are far more simple and less ornamental Some were made into houses:
Fiat Ira abrir fabrica no Porto de Suape em Pernambuco
São Paulo - Pernambuco chegou ao topo dos estados que abrigam grandes empreendimentos. Para somar à refinaria, estaleiro, polo têxil, entre outras grandes obras, uma montadora e uma siderúrgica devem aportar no Complexo Portuário Industrial de Suape. Hoje, o governo do estado assina um procotolo de intenções com a Cone Sul S/A de uma siderúrgia, orçada em R$ 1,5 bilhão. A Fiat, maior fabricante
Inspeção Veicular 2010 / 2011
a Inspeção Veicular Ambiental do ano de 2010. O Programa vem sendo implantado gradativamente desde 2008 e em 2010 é obrigatório para toda a frota da capital: gasolina, álcool, flex, gás natural, diesel leve, ônibus , motocicletas e caminhões O valor da tarifa é de R$ 56,44. Para fazer a inspeção o dono do veículo deverá inicialmente imprimir o boleto, efetuar o pagamento e aguardar o prazo de 72
Discovery 4 ganha versão blindada
SUV promete zero a 100 km/h em 10.6 segundos a pesar dos "quilos extras"A gama de modelos blindados da Land Rover passa a contar com uma variante do Discovery 4, que, segundo a marca, não abre mão das mesmas potencialidades da versão sem blindagem.Comparado com o modelo "normal", o Discovery 4 Armoured, montado em parceria com a empresa norte-americana Centigon, conta
Nova Ferrari 612 Scaglietti passeia na neve
Especulações apontam que modelo pode ser o primeiro híbrido da marcaRumores na imprensa estrangeira apontam que a nova Ferrari 612 Scaglietti pode fazer sua estreia no Salão de Genebra, em março de 2011. Outra especulação aponta que o modelo poderia ser apresentada em uma inédita versão híbrida. Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, CEO da Ferrari, alimentou os boatos em uma entrevista à revista
Audi to Invest €11.6 Billion in New Products, Technologies and Human Resources Over the Next Five Years
In the next five years, Audi will invest approximately €11.6 billion in new products and technologies, production facilities and human resources, the Ingolstadt based manufacturer announced today. “With this investment, we are laying the foundation for sustained, profitable growth, and supporting our claim to leadership in the premium car segment”, said Axel Strotbek, Board Member for Finance
Dodge Journey to be Sold as the Fiat Freemont in Europe
The Fiat Group, which currently owns a 20 per cent controlling stake in Chrysler, is planning to rebrand the Dodge Journey crossover to the Fiat Freemont in Europe, according to a report from Autoweek citing inside sources from the Italian company. The sources said the American automaker will stop selling the Journey in Europe and that the Fiat version, will get its world premiere at the upcoming
Novo 300 C será atração da Chrysler em Detroit
Após sofrer face-lift, modelo da marca americana será reposicionado no mercadoUm dos principais problemas da Chrysler a nível mundial sempre foi a qualidade dos interiores de seus veículos, assim como o design dos automóveis, sempre focados no mercado estadounidense. Pouco a pouco, a marca melhorou a parte mecânico – como o caso do Dodge Journey, atualmente um dos
GM convoca Cadillac CTS
Modelo apresenta problemas nos sensores que ativam os airbagsA General Motors acaba de convocar 100 mil unidades do Cadillac CTS, fabricado entre 2005 e 2007, nos Estados Unidos. O chamado acontece por conta de um problema nos airbags do modelo. De acordo com um comunicado publicado no site da Agência de Segurança Rodoviária, a NHTSA, a fabricante espera corrigir o mau
Nissan GT-R 2011 em fotos espiãs
Esportivo japonês fica 50 cv mais potente que a versão atualO Nissan GT-R 2011 foi flagrado em fotos espiãs pelo site italiano Infomotori quase pronto para fazer sua estreia, que está prevista para o Salão de Genebra, em fevereiro de 2011. O esportivo japonês traz um novo para-choque dianteiro mais largo, luzes diurnas em LED, frisos cromados na grade dianteira e novas entradas de ar. A parte
Mercedes-Benz Brabus E V12 "One of ten"
V12 / 6.233 cc / 800 PS / 1.047 lb/ft (1.420 Nm) @ 3.500 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,7 s / 0 - 124 mph (200 km/h): 9,9 s / Vmax: 217+ mph (350+ km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Porsche Officially Confirms World Premiere of New Model at 2011 NAIAS
Earlier this month, we told you about Porsche spokesman Hans-Gerd Bode's interview with Bloomberg where he discussed the firm's plans to unveil a new model at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit (January 10 to 23). Today, the Stuttgart-based sports car maker made it official by announcing that it will be giving a new model its world debut at the Detroit Show. Porsche,
Top Gear's Christmas Special Cars go on Display at the World of Top Gear Exhibition in the UK
This year’s Top Gear Christmas Special saw Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on their most dangerous challenge yet: following the path of the three wise men, which took them on a 1,200 mile (1,932 km) journey, from Iraq to Bethlehem. In classic Top Gear fashion, the TV show hosts completed the trip in a trio of specially modified cars. These vehicles are now on display in the
Saudi Arabia Signs $500 Million Deal with Korean Company to Build Cars
The King Saud University (KSU) on Sunday announced a $500 million deal with South Korea's Digm Automotive Technology to set up Saudi Arabia's first car manufacturing company. The Saudi university recently made headlines with the Mercedes G-Class-based 'Gazal 1' (pictured above) after announcing that the SUV is heading for production. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the university's
Ford to Expand Use of Start-Stop Tech in Conventional Cars and Crossovers
In a move to improve fuel efficiency across the range, Ford said on Monday it will introduce its new Auto Start Stop system, which is found today on the Fusion and Escape Hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe, to conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America. The system, which automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop, is said to offer gains as high as 10
Dodge Journey será Fiat Freemont
Modelo mudará de nome e será comercializado sob a bandeira da marca italiana A imprensa internacional especula que o Grupo Chrysler pretende deixar de vender o Journey sob a marca Dodge, passando-o para a alçada da Fiat, onde receberá o nome Freemont. O modelo, aliás, será uma parte importante do plano de Sergio Marchionne para reduzir os custos de desenvolvimento e aumentar a capacidade de
Toyota Hilux Pickup Trucks Complete Antarctic Crossing
Roughly the same time when the Moon Regan Transantarctic Expedition used the highly specialized Bio-Inspired Ice Vehicle for an epic Antarctic crossing, Toyota also sent a fleet of four Hilux pickup trucks to the South Pole, as part of an expedition carried out by the members of the Indian National Center for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR). Read more »
Audi já faz planos para 2011
Marca vai investir bilhões em novos modelos e na contratação de funcionáriosCom o fim do ano cada vez mais próximo, a Audi celebra seu melhor desempenho em toda sua história e já planeja os próximos anos. A fabricante vai investir 11,6 bilhões de euros em ativos fixos até 2015, o que representa o maior programa de investimento na história da empresa. Cerca de 80% do investimento, mais de 8,5
Volkswagen produz unidade número 111.111.111
Um Golf, o carro mais produzido da história da marca, foi o carro que atingiu a marcaO Grupo Volkswagen produziu sua unidade de número 111.111.111 desde a sua fundação. O modelo em questão foi um Golf GTI azul metalizado, que saiu da fábrica de Wolfsburg, na Alemanha. Coincidência ou não, o Golf é o modelo mais fabricado na história da marca, com 28 milhões de unidades já produzidas até hoje.
Kia KV7 será mais uma atração em Detroit
Conceito coreano traz porta no estilo "asas de gaivota" e bancos giratóriosA Kia vai estrear um novo protótipo no próximo Salão de Detroit, evento que abre as portas já em janeiro. A fabricante coreana aposta no KV7, um monovolume conceitual com visual agressivo e amplo espaço interno. Da imagem é possível perceber as formas inspiradas no Soul, com o acréscimo de duas portas traseiras no
Sunday, December 26, 2010
I'd love to go see these gas stations with fighter planes and bombers
Above and below are the same place, six miles south of Portland Oregon the above is in Everett WashingtonFrom http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920
Cool airplanes interest almost everyone.
I wasn't sure what the aircraft on the ground was (above it you see the B52 that it used for piggy back rides to test altitude) , but 3 readers used the comment feature to let me know it was the Northrop HL 10, used to do flight research on aircraft design for unpowered reentry from space, utilizing the speed of falling to create lift for the controlled flight of the spacecraft. More interesting
Early Harleys and Indians
The above Indian riders were relay riding from New York to San Fran, and I notice there are no front brakes. read about it here: http://www.shorpy.com/node/9225?size=_original from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920
The "Good Humor" truck... well made specific application cab
from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920
Reasons horses towed cars... cars got stuck easy, horses pulled them out... but did you know Nantucket outlawed cars from 1900 to 1918?
above image from http://steampunkvehicles.tumblr.com/ This is an interesting example of another reason on Wikipedia: "Clinton Folger's "Horsemobile" delivering mail, on South Beach Street, at Hayden's Hot Sea Bathhouse entrance.For nearly twenty years, from 1900 to 1918, Nantucket was the only place in the nation that successfully fought encroachment of the automobile within its limits. Opposing
Elephants, suddenly they are getting stuffed into cars, and pulled out. How? Why?
from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920
old busses
Above, 1938 photo of a White bus Above and below, a 1929 Kenworth from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920
Novo Fiat Uno Uno Cabrio e Roadster Concept Convertible Sporting
Novo Fiat Uno Uno Cabrio e Roadster 2011Fiat Brasil é o maior mercado do mundo, à frente da Itália e por esta razão, os esforços para melhorar a oferta e, especialmente, a atenção do público são muito claras. Em São Paulo Motor Show vai ver a versão conversível do One, mas apenas em forma de conceito. Com um design muito agressivo, o One Cabrio Concept possui uma linha de provocação e equilibrada
Como Melhorar o som do Seu Carro
Tuning de som de carroFazendo o melhor sistema de áudio para o seu carro é extremamente importante e, às vezes, pode revelar-se um trabalho mais difícil do que levar o carro em si. Isso ocorre porque os componentes de áudio têm as suas próprias especificações técnicas e é preciso entendê-las cuidadosamente antes de instalar um sistema de áudio em seu carro.Para obter o melhor sistema de áudio
Como Turbinar um carro
Como Colocar uma Turbina No seu CarroComo funciona o Turbo de um carroTurbos proporcionar uma maior economia de combustível e desempenho. Um turbo é uma "bomba de ar" que empurra base um volume de ar no motor, o que aumenta a potência. Este turbo é acionado por uma turbina no sistema de escape, ligadas por um cabo direto para um rotor no sistema de admissão. Quanto mais gases que flui, mais o ar
Volkswagen Beetle / Bug Rat Rod
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2010 Audi S4
Hot on the heels of last year’s all-new A4 comes the hot-rod version, the S4. But the new S4 is quite unlike the previous S4; Audi’s aim is to broaden the S4′s appeal. Gone is the big fuel-guzzling V8 and the lofty price tag; in its place is a high-tech supercharged V6 and a lower price. Has Audi found a better formula for the S4 — or have they disemboweled a once-great car? Read on. $46,725 base
Holy Bat Race! To the Batmobile, Carscoop!
Since the beginnings of hot-rodding and customization, the world of modifying cars has been a realm in which car fans could express themselves in an almost uncountable number of ways. It plays host to a broad spectrum of possibilities; ranging from minor appearance items like headlight eyelashes and spoilers to fully coach-built supercars like James Glickenhaus's Ferrari P4/5 and Michael
Ferrari 275 GTS
V12 / 3.285 cc / 260 PS / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 7,0 s / Vmax: 136 mph (220 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Saturday, December 25, 2010
One more merry christmas photo... couldn't resist
from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=791
Jeep Hurricane
2 x V8 / 2 x 5.654 cc / 670 PS / 740 lb/ft (1.000 Nm) @ 3.500 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 5,0 s (click images for a larger view)
Charger Body Kits Will Give A Special Look To Your Car
At present Dodge Charger has a reputation of a reasonably priced sedan respected for its performance. When it debuted in 1966 it had a different identity. Then it was a two-door coupe known for its powerful engine. In its present reincarnation it is a four-door sedan which is larger than a midsize sedan. It has spacious and comfortable interior. It has been favorably commented upon by the
Suzuki apresenta SX4 2012 na China
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Gillet de volta com Vértigo.5 Spirit
Tradicional fabricante está de volta após 16 anosA tradicional marca belga Automóbiles Gillet está de volta 16 anos após ter fechado aas portas com seu novo modelo Vértigo.5 Spirit. O esportivo tem chassi de fibra de carbono e um motor Maserati V8 DOHC montado a 90 graus de 4.244 cc e 32 válvulas em posição central capaz de gerar 420 cv. O câmbio é sequencial de seis
Júri americano antecipa os destaques de 2011
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Rússia na era híbrida
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Nissan Leaf Aero Style estará em Tóquio
Nissan diz não à Detroit, e promete versão "tunada" do elétrico para o JapãoA Nissan não vai participar do Salão de Detroit, a atenção da fabricante será voltada para o motorshow "caseiro", o Salão de Tóquio. Neste, a marca pretende revelar nove novos modelos. Entre eles o Nissan Leaf Aero Style, um conceito que "tunado" em relação ao modelo elétrico original desenvolvido pelo departamento
The Uses Of A Car Camera
In the modern world, security is a serious issue that needs attention. Whilst we are often quick to secure our homes with burglar alarms and cctv cameras, we do not do the same with our cars. The car is a place that we spend a considerable amount of time, and a place where accidents can occur and road rage can be experienced or witnessed. Car crime is also on the rise across the world. Do you
Carlsson já sonha com Mercedes CLS modificada
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Juke esportivo será atração em Tóquio
Nissan garante visual incrementado para seu crossover A Nissan revelou outra atração da marca que estará no Salão de Tóquio, o Nissan Juke Sporty Pacote. Vale lembrar que por não participar do Salão de Detroit, em janeiro, a marca promete revelar nove novos modelos no motorshow japonês. Neste seu primeiro pacote estético o crossover japonês recebe novos para-choques, saias laterais e spoiler
Antes tarde do que nunca: Strada Sporting
Versão esportiva da pick-up está disponível por R$ 46.270 com mais de um ano de atrasoPouco mais de um ano após ser apresentada à imprensa, finalmente chega a vez da Strada Sporting ganhar as ruas brasileiras. A versão esportiva da pick-up da Fiat aposta no visual incrementado para aumentar suas vendas, uma estratégia amplamente utilizada pela montadora - vide Uno Sporting e Siena Sporting.
Accord 2011 chega com poucas mudanças
Sedã médio-grande da Honda recebeu apenas modificações estéticas e novas rodasA Honda começa a vender no Brasil a linha 2011 do Accord. O sedã médio-grande da montadora japonesa recebeu apenas algumas alterações estéticas e continua sendo oferecido nas versões EX 2.0, com motor de 156 cv de potência e EX V6 com propulsor 3.5 de 278 cv, ambas equipadas com transmissão
Toyota revela sua gama híbrida em Detroit
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Aveo vira Sonic na América do Norte
Nova geração do modelo da Chevrolet muda de nome para superar má reputaçãoA tendência mundial que muitas marcas estão seguindo de manter um mesmo nome para seus modelos nos diversos mercados mundiais parece não afetar a General Motoros. A fabricante americana anunciou que a nova geração de seu modelo Aveo vai se chamar Sonic nos países da América do Norte, ou seja,
Ford vai lançar Grand C-Max europeu nos EUA
Monovolume terá pela frente desafio de se sair bem em segmento de más vendasOs visitantes do estande da Ford no Salão de Detroit, que acontece em janeiro, devem ficar atentos. É que lá vai estar exposto o Grand C-Max europeu, mas que para o mercado americano será chamado de C-Max. O monovolume com dimensões de minivan será lançado no mercado americano com um desafio
Chevrolet revela Sail elétrico
Modelo tem visual futurista e é equipado com motor elétrico de 88 cvA Chevrolet aproveitou o Salão de Guangzhou, que acontece na China, para revelar oficialmente a versão elétrica do Sail. O modelo foi desenvolvido em parceria com o Centro Automotivo Técnico Pan Asia, o PATAC. Chamado de Sail EV, o veículo chama a atenção pelo visual inspirado no Volt. Em termos de
Subaru WRX STI tS especial para o Japão
Modelo baseado no WRX terá 400 unidades voltadas exclusivamente para país asiáticoA japonesa Subaru acaba de apresentar ao seu mercado o sedã WRX STI tS. Trata-se de um modelo especial baseado no WRX, limitado a 400 unidades. O STI aparece com teto feito em fibra de carbono, capô em alumínio, spoiler dianteiro, suspensão diferenciada e rodas de 18 polegadas. No
Hyundai Veloster aparece em pequeno vídeo
Cupê coreano faz suspense antes de sua estreia no Salão de DetroitO aguardado Hyundai Veloster é mais uma atração confirmada para o Salão de Detroit, em janeiro. Mas enquanto a versão definitiva do cupê coreano não estreia, está circulando pela internet um pequeno vídeo que mostra um pouco como será a dianteira do veículo. Além disso o vídeo confirma que o nome do modelo será mesmo Veloster,
Cadillac Series 62 Convertible "The Golden Ruby" by John D'Agostino
V8 / 5.422 cc / 162 PS / 312 lb/ft (423 Nm) @ 1.800 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 17,1 s / Vmax: 90 mph (145 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
VIDEO: Mika Häkkinen and Michael Schumacher Meet up in New Mercedes Ad
Over the years, Mercedes-Benz has released many TV ads featuring two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen and other renowned pilots, most ending with a funny twist. The Stuttgart-based automaker's latest commercial to hit the web, called “Sunday Driver”, follows a similar recipe. This time, Mercedes chose a hilarious way to promote its 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system. To shake
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Carscoop!
Everyone here at Carscoop would like to wish our festive readers a very Merry Christmas, and to those of you that don't celebrate this time of year, Happy Holidays. The plan is to shift our keyboards into neutral over the weekend, so things may be a little more quiet than usual around here, but we’ll be back in full force on Monday. For now, follow the break to watch a... unique execution of the
Fiat Palio 2011 2012: As primeiras fotos
Fiat Palio 2011 2012Decididamente, se entende melhor e melhor porque a Fiat esteve presente em Paris, enquanto se ausentar do salão parisiense, que acabou por cair muito mal para o grupo italiano. Entre as novidades para os EUA e que a do Mercosul, chegamos a compreender que a empresa italiana tem sido praticamente omisso quanto à nomeação, em Paris. De acordo com o roadster Uno, Sporting, aqui
MINI Clubman Cooper S Streetworker from Schmidt Revolution
Schmidt Revolution, a German-based company that primarily specializes in alloy wheels but occasionally presents fully tuned projects, has unveiled its latest creation, a conceptual version of the MINI Clubman Cooper S called the "Streetworker". Read more »
Honda Civic Tuning, Socado e Rebaixado
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Happy holidays, and merry chistmas everyone
I believe the above image was taken by Scooter McRad http://scootermcrad.blogspot.com/ last year, and is one of the best hot rod Xmas photos I've come across images from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=750
Idiot who drove around the police barrier because he thought his Porsche could make it regardless of the flood level river running over the road
The next moron at least didn't risk a Porsche at the next road crossing the valley, same result though The San Diego River floods over these 2 roads, and one more I didn't bother photographing, every year when the rain storm hits for more than one day. This happens a couple times minimum every rainy season. No one is shocked that the police put up these ribbon barriers and try in this minimulist
VIDEO: Pedestrian Shows Awesome Reflexes, Avoids Out of Control Car
Just picture this; you are standing at the corner of a snow covered road in freezing temperatures when all of a sudden two cars crash and one of them heads straight towards you. Chances are most people would have frozen stiff at the spectacle, but not this man who displayed some very sharp reflexes by quickly running out of ways harm's way. Video follows after the break. Read more »
Prior Design’s Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Black Desire
Based in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany, Prior Design presented its take on the latest generation Mercedes E-Class Coupe, called Black Desire. The tuning package is mostly about visual enhancements, however, upon request, the tuning firm also offers various engine conversions. Read more »
240SXbody Kits - Give A New Look To Your Car
When people buy a vehicle they also think of the aftermarket products that they would acquire at a later stage. It is their way of showing appreciation of the vehicle by adorning it with the accessories of their choice. Body kits rank high in their preferences. Whatever be the vehicle right from a heavy pickup truck to a sport coupe or any other in between all can be fitted with body kits. When
My Top 10 Cars of All-Time - U.S.A.
In the past I’ve covered my picks for the best cars of the 1980s and ‘90s. Now it’s time for my Top 10 cars of All-Time, whereby I pit country against country. Our six contenders are the U.S.A., Britain, Japan, Germany, Italy and France. Will you side with American muscle or French flair? Can Japanese perfection trump Italian passion? Or do you choose German engineering over British ingenuity?
Toyota Settled an “Unintended Acceleration” Lawsuit with US$10 Million
The families of four people killed in an accident allegedly caused by the now infamous “unintended acceleration” throttle-gate, sued Toyota earlier this year and reached a settlement in September. At the time, the amount was not made public, but now, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that a lawyer representing Bob Baker Lexus of San Diego, California, a defendant in the case, has revealed that
Monteverdi High Speed 375L
V8 / 7.206 cc / 390 PS / 480 lb/ft (652 Nm) @ 3.200 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,0 s / Vmax: 162 mph (260 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Bad Boy Off-Road Electric Buggy Recalled for... Unintended Acceleration
Believe it or not, not even those little electric golf cart "buggies" seen around country clubs, marinas, and large-scale properties are immune from an occasional recall. Just recently, approximately 9,300 of these little errand-runners have been recalled for having a case of the "Toyotas", or unintended acceleration. Read more »
Man Turns Pontiac Fiero into an Amazing Replica of Lamborghini Miura!
All too often, Pontiac Fiero-based replicas are simply horrible, to say the least. But, once in a while, a truly unique build hits the internet forums like this LS3 V8-powered Lamborghini Miura wannabe. Dreamed up by the owner of Chop Top Fiero in Machesney Park, Illinios, the so-called Fiura (no need to explain that) has been carefully developed over a period of three years and it’s the mother
Suzuki Launches New Solio Small Wagon in Japan, will Also be Available by Mitsubishi
Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. on Friday unveiled its new domestic market Solio, a tall mini wagon that will go on sale in the country in early January. The Solio measures 3,710mm in length and will be available exclusively with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine producing 91HP, linked to a CVT and either front- or optionally, four-wheel drive. The Japanese automaker said it targets domestic yearly sales of
Aston Martin Adds Three New Special Edition Models to DB9 Line-Up
A new trio of new DB9 offerings are joining the Aston Martin line-up, in what can only be described as a tailor-fit sports car bonanza. The three models are named “Carbon Black”, “Quantum Silver” and “Morning Frost”, and can be had in coupe or convertible flavor. Read more »
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Stars and their cars, post 1940's
No doubt you recognize James Garner Here are Jack Benny, Rochester, and the Maxwell http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/06/jack-benny-and-pres-harry-truman.html Why is Elvis messing with a Messerschmitt? Yikes, those aren't good looking glasses Sean Connery and a Sunbeam Alpine that was his to use during a movie he was making I hope you recognize Roy Rodgers, I doubt anyone has an unkind word
Jackie Gleason and Buick, they sponsored the Honeymooners, and he spent all day on the assembly line building himself one
top photo from http://forums.aaca.org/f117/nos-54-55-56-buick-factory-282948.htmlJackie spent time on the Linden NJ assembly line babysitting and building this Buick all the way bottom photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=738
if you've never seen an Isetta pulling a trailer, you aren't alone, they probably never have, but if they could they'd pull Airstreams, right?
I hope that made you laugh... I'd love to have an Isetta, and an Airstream, and put that little bimmer on nitro and pull that Airstreamfrom http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=738
Tunados E Rebaixados
Ford Mustang Gt 500 Tuning um Sonho de CarroFotos que vc Pode usar como Papel de ParedeFord Mustang Gt 500 Tunado
Cool old police vehicles and motorcycles
Above, 1912 Detroit from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=738
Nova Ferrari 458 Italia
Nova Ferrari 458 O '458 'parte do nome da nova Ferrari Italia é derivado do meio-montado V8 de 4,5 litros que produz 562bhp a 9000rpm - que é 79bhp mais e 500rpm superior ao F430. Segundo Ferrari, o 458 Italia é o seu carro de estrada mais alta rotação cada vez que vai alguma maneira a explicar porque o tempo de sprint de 0-62mph para este nível de entrada da Ferrari é um 3.4secs um tanto
Nova Fiat Strada Sporting 2011
Strada Sporting 2011fotos, detalhes, especificações, preçoStrada Sporting, a Fiat anuncia a chegada da Strada Sporting, com motor 1.8 16v e cabine estendida, pelo preço de 46.270 reais. Seu visual é específico, com faróis biparábola com máscara negra; minissaias laterais, molduras nas caixas de roda e spoiler dianteiro na cor do veículo; rodas de liga leve com pneus 185/55 R16; capa dos
Novo New Ford Edge 2011
Ford Edge 2011New Ford Edge 2011 tem novo visual. Embora tenha sido apresentado já há um bom tempo nos EUA, aqui no Brasil ainda não estava sendo vendido. Agora, com o Salão do Automóvel 2010, a Ford aproveitou para mostrar o modelo e anunciar que ele já pode ser adquirido por 122.000 reais.Suas tecnologias são inovadoras e exclusivas. O New Ford Edge possui sistema MyFord Touch™ com SYNC® Media
New Kia KV7 Crossover Concept Heading to Detroit Motor Show
Kia is giving us our first glimpse of its all-new KV7 concept model, which will have its world premiere at next month's 2011 Detroit Motor Show. Aside from the teaser rendering you see pictured above, the Korean firm didn't really reveal any details on the funky crossover model that features a set of Gullwing-style rear doors, but if you insist, we've added the press release after the jump.Read
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (pink)
V8 / 6.750 cc / Vmax: 118 mph (190 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
VIDEO: Suzuki Pits Kizashi Against Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 and Volvo S40 in New Ads
Even though Suzuki had high hopes for the new Kizashi, sales of the sedan model haven't exactly blown the socks out of anyone this year. In fact, in the U.S., Suzuki has only managed to deliver a mere 5,269 units of the four-door saloon through November. Do the math and that comes to under 500 cars a month. But the Japanese automaker isn't about to throw in the towel, not just yet. Marking one
Mercedes and Aston Martin Working Together to Save Maybach?
Mercedes-Benz finally appears to be getting its head straight in regards to the laughable Maybach brand. The Financial Times indicates that Mercedes is courting Aston Martin to help bring the Maybach name back from the brink; the plan is to allow the British automaker to both design and manufacture Benz's Bentley competitor. All these murmurings involve a lot of back-and-forth; in this case,
Tata receives prestigious GOOD DESIGN award
The Tata Nano has received the prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Award for 2010, which is conferred annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design together with The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The Nano won the award this year for in the category of transportation.The GOOD DESIGN award was founded in Chicago in 1950. The award recognizes new,
Nissan V Platform sedan ‘Sunny’ unveiled
UPDATE 2: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has unveiled the new Global Sedan model (the V platform sedan, known to us as the Sunny till now) at the 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition. The name Sunny, however will be used only for the Chinese market for now. The car, which is the second product spawning out of Nissan’s versatile V platform will be first introduced in China in January
BMW Launches the X1 in India @ 22Lakh ex-Delhi
BMW has launched its cheapest model in India, the X1. The new SUV is priced between Rs 22 lakh – Rs 29.9 lakh. The new vehicle will be assembled locally in India at BMW’s plant in Chennai.Bmw is offering two engine options for the X1. There is one 1.8-ltre petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel. The petrol sDrive (2WD) 18i, will be available for Rs 22 lakh. The diesel variant will have two options – X1
Hyundai Sells Over 200,000 Sonata Sedans in North America this Year, Sets New Record
The well received new Sonata is spearheading Hyundai's North American sales efforts this year, with the South Korean automaker selling more than 200,000 examples of the mid-size sedan in the U.S. and Canada in 2010, setting a new sales record. More importantly, the four-door saloon helped the company deliver more than 530,000 vehicles in the United States and over 110,000 in Canada for the first
Pontiac Fiero Goes All Ferrari F40
Is there some sort of underground movement in Germany we don’t know about devoted to converting Pontiac Fiero’s into shoddy Ferrari knockoffs? Is this a new national pastime over there or a devious ploy by Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Audi to discredit their Italian competitors? Whatever you may think, the Fiero-based Ferrari replica is here to stay. And, much like David Hasslehoff, there’s
GM Issues Separate Recalls on Cadillac CTS and Escalade, and Chevy and GMC Trucks
General Motors is recalling close to 100,000 vehicles in two separate campaigns. In a posting with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], GM said the first recall affects almost 96,000 Cadillac CTS sedans from the 2005-2007 model years over concerns that some of the vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of the passenger sensing system mat in the passenger
Piecha Design Pumps up W207 Mercedes E-Class Convertible's Style with New Package
German tuner Piecha Design has unveiled a comprehensive tuning package for the W207 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible, which includes among other bits, a body kit, upgraded exhaust system and custom wheels. Read more »
Explorer Body Kits - Great Styling For A Tough Car
With a car that has a name such as an Explorer you can expect the car to be able to handle the rough and tough terrain that it will encounter. And in fact it was so good at this that it has been credited with having popularized SUVs in the US market. And though it is fun to take the car out into the rugged wild natural places but it is also that you will be often driving the car within the city
Common Causes Of Car Accidents: 5 Ways To Minimize The Risks
Car accidents have become a common characteristic of American life, and indeed, those of us who live in traffic congested cities have grown accustomed to the site of damaged vehicles stopping up traffic. The majority of these instances are the routine fender-bender, but as most of us realize, vehicular accidents are also often deadly. For many, one of our greatest fears is never seeing our loved
BREAKING: Toyota to Debut Prius Concept Alongside New Prius Minivan at Detroit Show
[Updated] It's going to be all about the Prius hybrid family at Toyota's 2011 Detroit Motor Show stand, as the Japanese automaker revealed today that in addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in vehicle (PHV), the first all-new addition to the Prius range, the as-of-yet unnamed compact minivan seen in the teaser above, will debut along with a new Prius-branded concept
Car Relocation - Ways It Is Made Simple And Safe For Everyone
Are you going to have care relocation done for you in the near future to get your vehicle moved to a new home? Then you have to be sure you know how easily this can be done safely and simply for anyone. There are some important things that will help make moving your automobile easier and safer, no matter how far you will be relocating it. One of the things that you need to do is to decide how you
2012 Mercedes C-Class Makes Official Debut: 50+ High Res Photos
Mercedes' face-lifted 2012 C-Class recently made its official appearance, and now we have all the nitty-gritty for you. Set to arrive Stateside next summer, the exterior gets a few tweaks (available LED lights, new creases, etc.) to stay in-line with the Benz family, while inside we get a redesigned dashboard. Other than the dash, the interior wears metallic trim on some controls and a new gauge
Breaking news: Mercedes-Benz (W204) C 250 CDI - FIRST OFFICIAL IMAGES!
S4 / 2.143 cc / 204 PS / 369 lb/ft (500 Nm) @ 1.600 - 1.800 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 7,1 s / Vmax: 150 mph (240 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
VIDEO: Chrysler Group's 2009-2010 Highlights in Under 9 Minutes
The Chrysler Group's PR gurus have come up with a new corporate video highlighting the company's achievements from November 2009 up until now. The just under 9 minutes-long film is titled "Business Plan 2010-2014 in Action" and includes numerous product presentations over the year such as the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Durango, as well plant visits by President Obama and VP Biden and various other
Car Alarms
With the advent of science and technology cars, virtually a fleet of them are enabling millions worldwide to travel large distances in the shortest amount of time possible. What’s interesting is that with the increase in the number of cars the amount of car theft has also increased worldwide. This alarming scenario of car thefts all around the world have brought to the fore the importance of
Three World Premieres for BMW at the 2011 Detroit Show
In less than three weeks from now, the 2011 North American International Auto Show [NAIAS] will open its doors at the Cobo Hall in Detroit, and BMW will be there with three world premieres. These include the new 6-Series Convertible, the punchy 1-Series M Coupe and the revitalized for the 2011MY, 1-Series Coupe and Convertible. We've already had a chance to see all three models, so no surprise
Think Adds an Extra Pair of Seats to its All-Electric City Car
For the first time since its introduction, the Think City electric car will be offered with a 2+2 seating arrangement. The Oslo-based company's four-seater model will go on sale in Europe within the next few days. The company did not say if or when the more practical version of the City will be available in North America. Read more »
Fast And Cheap Car Insurance Is Available Online
Everybody needs auto insurance because it is unlawful to drive a car without it. However, not everyone, especially in these troubled economic times, has the same amount of money to spend on auto insurance. Therefore finding inexpensive solutions is vital. Fortunately, some reasonably priced insurance companies do exist, and there are agencies that can help you find them. Many of these can be
Portugal's Prime Minister Becomes first Head of State to Use EV for Official Matters, Receives Nissan Leaf
The Prime Minister of Portugal, Jose Socrates, has become the first head of state in the world to adopt an all-electric vehicle for official matters. On Wednesday, Portugal received delivery of the first 10 Nissan Leaf EVs to be offered in Europe, as recognition of the country's pioneering work in the electric mobility field with the MOBI.E Programme. One of those cars landing in the hands of Mr.
VIDEO: Aston Martin V12 Vantage Meets Gulf DBR1-2 Racer
Aston Martin has released a new video to promote the connection between its road cars and racing models, and in particular, the firm's 6.0 liter V12 engines that sits at the heart of the One-77, DBS, DB9, Rapide and V12 Vantage but also the 2010 DBR1-2 Le Mans race car. The new footage shows the 517-horsepower V12 Vantage riding along Aston Martin's DBR1-2 LMP1 race car which competed throughout
Fusion Hoods Will Boost The Style Of Your Car
Fusion, a sedan made by Ford is comparatively a recent entrant in the market. It debuted in 2006 and was known for its spacious interior, pleasing style, and admirable driving quality. It has been refurbished in 2010 and has attained stature of a celebrity in mid-size sedan category. It is a comfortable, well equipped car with a sporty touch. It is mainly a front-wheel driven car but there is an
Replacement Brake Pads - Be Nice To Your Car
The modern car performs its function through a complex set of components in a reliable manner day in and day out. It is the result of pain staking research and diligent manufacturing. But a car has a lot of moving components that suffer wear and tear and it is up to you to be nice to your car and help it perform its function optimally by replacing components that have completed their life with
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tow trucks were sometimes made from big used cars, because trucks were really expensive, so here's a Packard and 2 other cars converted
photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=733
Old fashioned stop signs
The above probably looks nothing like anything you've seen before, but I did post one similar once before: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/03/museum-exhibit-you-wont-want-to-miss-if.html from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=733
Kids three wheelers, the start of a lifetime of enjoying cool stuff with wheels
And check out that 64 vette behind the kid!photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=733
1954 Lincoln Futura concept that the original tv show Batmobile car was made from
most photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=733
Jeeps, marvelous vehicle, simple to assemble, disassemble, and get into the battlefields (dropped with parachutes)
If you haven't seen one of them field stripped yet, enjoy! http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/09/most-amazing-thing-youll-see-all-week.htmlFull gallery of the Jeep being built from parts and readied for crating and transporting http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5781967&postcount=12060
Fiat Punto Evo 2010 Tunado e Rebaixado
Foto, Papel de Parede do Fiat Punto Evo 2010Fiat Punto Evo 2010 Tunado e Rebaixado
Holiday warning about driving
Thought it would be better to get this out before the Holidays...Please, take care of yourself. A recent joint study conducted by the Department of Health and the Department of Motor Vehicles indicates that 23% of traffic accidents are alcohol related.This means that the remaining 77% are caused by assholes who drink bottled water, Starbucks, soda, juice, energy drinks and shit like that.
Ford Edge 2011, Fotos e Características
Ford Edge 2011, FotosFord Edge 2011, FotosO Ford Edge 2011 será oferecido em HySeries Drive, que utiliza tecnologia de versão no mundo real que é actualmente utilizado no Ford modelo conceito Airstream. Foi revelado em 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Ele vai usar hidrogênio da célula combustível híbrido de série movidos powertrain.O peso do modelo será de 1000 kg a mais do que o modelo Edge convencional
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz' SLS AMG Roadster Loses the Top and Gullwing Doors
Mercedes-Benz is nearing the end of the development process of its forthcoming open-top SLS AMG Roadster, which will join the coupe model when it enters the market late next year. Apart from dropping the metal top in favor of an electrically operated fabric roof, as you can see from the location of the door handles in these latest spy pictures, the SLS AMG's famous Gullwing-style doors have made
Chevrolet Corvette Custom (1958)
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Say Again? Lamborghini Sesto Elemento up for Sale in Germany...
Unless we're missing something here or we've somehow managed to imitate Marty McFly and travel into the future, Lamborghini's Paris Motor Show Sesto Elemento lightweight supercar remains a one-off concept model - at least officially and for now. That said, we find it hard to explain the sale of the car by German luxury and supercar dealer, Auto Salon Singen, on Mobile.de. In the description,
Raunchy Lesbian Ad for Renault Twingo Banned in Italy
What woman wouldn’t falsely seduce another to steal her shirt? No, this isn’t another one of my sexist rants: it’s a (legitimate?) question posed by a Renault ad that has been banned in Italy. The ad features two women – who I’ll refer to as the blonde and the brunette – who sneak off together for some hanky-panky bedroom fun. The brunette undresses; the blonde blindfolds her and steals her pink
Hamann Turns Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 into Victory II
German tuning firm Hamann decided it was time to update its Victory performance and styling package for the Lamborghini Gallardo and adapt it to the newer version of the Italian supercar, the LP560-4. The Victory II adds a flamboyant paint job along with a wide body kit and the not-so necessary, but apparently welcome by buyers, power upgrades. Read more »
Racing Flashback: On Board Video of Juan Manuel Fangio Driving the Maserati 250F
In today's world of motorsports, much to the delight of fans, it's the norm to have one or more cameras fitted in the car or even in the driver's helmet. But that wasn't the case back in the 1950's, so we were quite surprised to discover such a video featuring the five-time Formula 1 World Champion and one of the greatest pilots of all time, Juan Manuel Fangio. A moment of coolness follows in the
New Photo Gallery of Lotus' Future Sports Car Lineup
You may have to ask a second time for their name and you probably need to take more than a couple of looks to tell them apart, but that doesn't mean we're not impressed by the next generation of Lotus sports cars. Unveiled for the first time as concept studies at the Paris Motor Show in October, with the North American debut taking place at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, the new Elise,
VIDEO: Chevrolet Tries to Explain the Volt's MPG Equivalent and MPG Ratings
Once upon a drive, all we had to know about a car's fuel consumption was how many miles the vehicle could travel on a single gallon of gas in the city, on the highway and on a combined route, regardless of whether the engine was fed with petrol or diesel. Nowadays, the appearance of all-electric and extended range hybrid electric cars in showrooms has forced [ahem...] the U.S. Environmental
The Sno Cruiser driving from Chicago to Boston, then loaded on a ship for the south pole, and broke the off-loading ramp, you gotta see the video
full gallery here:http://www.joeld.net/snowcruiser/snowpics.htmland to watch the 50 second video (in color!) click on the bottom link here: http://www.joeld.net/snowcruiser/snowvids.html Some photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6023990&postcount=18495 For new info and photos on the Sno Cruiser "Penguin" http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/06/
New Beetle Limousine is a Prom Queen’s Dream
New Jersey’s Route 22 Limousines is selling this 1999 Volkswagen Beetle limousine. The six passenger vehicle was built in 2001 and is finished with a white exterior and grey leather interior with TV, minibar, mirrored roof and custom lighting. Imagine the look on the face of Daddy’s Little Princess when you bring this home to take her to the Senior Prom... Read more »
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan and Estate Facelift: First Photos hit the Net
We’ve already brought you plenty of spy photos and even brochure scans of the refreshed (2012MY for North America) 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but now we’ve gone one step better with the first official pictures of both the sedan and estate model. We're still waiting for Mercedes to come out with a press release detailing all the changes, but we can tell by looking at the photos that the exterior
Mercedes Classe C reestilizado: primeiras fotos
Modelo ganhou novas faróis e lanternas com luzes de ledÉ tempo de estreia para a Mercedes-Benz. A marca alemã divulgou as primeiras fotos e informações da reestlização que fez no Classe C. A primeira exibição está prevista para março, no Salão de Genebra. Os faróis ganharam corte mais quadrado, seguindo a linha dos últimos lançamentos da Mercedes, e agora também
Hyundai Veloster novamente flagrado
Cupê esportivo da Hyundai terá como rivais Renault Mègane e VW SciroccoO Hyundai Veloster foi novamente flagrado em meio a uma bateria de testes. O cupê compacto vai estrear sua versão final no Salão de Detroit, em janeiro. Quando chegar ao mercado, o sul-coreano vai se posicionar entre o hatch i30 e o Genesis Coupé. Entre seus principais rivais estão Volkswagen Scirocco e o Renault
Mustang Shelby GT500
Na versão 2011, muscle car chega mais potente com motor de 550 cvPoucos são os veículos que podem retratar de maneira tão perfeita um conceito de estilo como o Mustang Shelby GT500. O "muscle car" da Ford é um dos modelos mais emblemáticos da indústria automotiva norte-americana. E isso já seria argumento suficiente para considerá-lo como ótimo presente na época de
Hyundai i40 estreia em Genebra
Fabricante promete modelo dinâmico e de alta qualidadeA Hyundai confirmou para o Salão de Genebra, em março de 2011, a estreia mundial do novo i40, modelo criado para o segmento de médios-grande europeu. A fabricante promete "um design dinâmico, qualidade excepcional, desempenho e características técnicas impressionantes". Inicialmente será lançada a versão wagon, para depois chegar a
New Hyundai Veloster Coupe: First Official Teaser Photo and Video Released Ahead of Detroit Show
It won't be long before we get to see the production version of the 2007 Veloster Concept as Hyundai has launched a mini site counting down the days and hours left before the small coupe makes its world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show in mid-January. The road-going model will keep the concept car's Veloster nameplate, while according to the official teaser video, it will be equipped with a
Subaru Drops a Carbon Roof on the Impreza WRX STI tS
Destined only for the Japanese market, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI tS is the latest addition to the performance sedan's range. The highlight of the car is the new lightweight carbon fiber rooftop, but to sweeten the deal, Subaru's STI division also added some more goodies such as a lighter aluminum hood, a front lip spoiler, mutlispoke 18-inch alloy wheels, a rather discrete boot lid spoiler
Aston Martin Launches New Apple App, Includes Virtual Accelerometer and More
It seems like every automaker is jumping on the Apple App-wagon these days and Aston Martin is no exception. The British firm today announced the availability of its new iPhone and iPod Touch app, the Aston Martin Explore, which comes with a variety of goodies including an acoustically accurate accelerometer and real life content, such as sounds from the entire current model line-up being driven
U-SPY: Carscoop Reader Snags a Fleet of BMW Prototypes in Austria
The BMW Group is quite busy these days as the Bavarian automaker is developing a raft of new models, ranging from the upcoming Megacity electric-vehicle and the MINI Coupe and Roadster, to the next generation of the 3-Series and the production version of the Vision ED concept sports car. Carscoop reader Andras from Hungary was vacationing in Obertauern, Austria when he spotted this convoy of
500 vira obra de arte nos EUA
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VW Golf 5 GTI W12 650
W12 / 5.995 cc / 650 PS / 553 lb/ft (750 Nm) @ 4.500 / biturbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,7 s / Vmax: 202 mph (325 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Ford vai apresentar futuro do Kuga em Detroit
SUV "estiloso" é grande sucesso de vendas na EuropaO Salão de Detroit está cada vez mais próximo - 10 a 23 de janeiro de 2011 - e com ele a Ford vai antecipar a segunda geração do Kuga. De acordo com fontes dentro da empresa, a intenção é que o novo SUV seja desenvolvido na plataforma global C, já iniciada C-Max e Focus, e ainde deve substituir o Escape nos Estados Unidos. O país
New 2012 Toyota Yaris / Vitz Breaks Cover in Japan [Photos and Video]
The new Toyota Vitz, or as we'll come to know it on both sides of the Atlantic, the third generation Yaris supermini, was unveiled Wednesday in Japan. Even though what you see pictured here is the Japanese domestic market (JDM) version, as was the case with the previous generations of the Vitz, we expect the European and North American Yaris to look more or less the same when it arrives in the
Ferrari 458 Italia coleciona prêmios
Superesportivo acaba de ser eleito “Performance Car of the Year 2010”A superpremiada Ferrari 458 Italia tem mais um troféu para colocar em sua estante. O superesportivo italiano acaba de ganhar o prêmio “Performance Car of the Year 2010”, algo como "carro esportivo do ano", pela Car Magazine, uma das mais respeitadas revistas da Grã Bretanha. "A Ferrari 458 Itália é
Aston Martin DB9 ganha séries especiais
São três versões disponíveis nas carrocerias cupê e conversívelA Aston Martin lançou três versões especiais para o DB9, tanto na variante cupê quanto na conversível. Todas serão vendidas na Inglaterra por 132.325 libras, algo em torno de R$ 350 mil. As séries especiais são modificações apenas estéticas, o que significa que o V12 de 6.0 litros e 470 cv acoplados com a
Hamman deixa Gallardo mais potente e vistoso
Preparadora ainda coloca famosa porta em "tesoura" no superesportivoNada é tão bom que não possa melhorar. Deve ter sido nesse ditado que a preparadora Hamman se inspirou para mostrar seu modelo Victory II, que nada mais é que um Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 da primeira geração com 20 cv a mais e aparência mais agressiva.O maior destaque desta versão preparada do superesportivo italiano não
Por que sistema de injeção é melhor que carburador?
Mais confiável, sistema de injeção representou uma evolução no mundo automotivoO sistema de injeção foi desenvolvido e aperfeiçoado ao longo dos anos e agora há uma variedade de padrões, tais como a injeção eletrônica, sistema multiponto, sistema de injeção direta, entre outros. É por isso que as qualidades descritas a seguir são gerais e referem-se a injeção de
Primeiras imagens do novo Yaris
Hatch da Toyota, que é chamado de Vitz no Japão, tem visual inspirado no AvensisDepois de aparecer por acidente em um folheto da Toyota, a terceira geração do Yaris tem suas primeiras fotos oficiais finalmente reveladas. Pelas imagens é possível notar que o visual do hatch foi inspirado no Avensis, com capô curto e inclinado, bordas circulares e faróis projetados para fora da carroceria. A
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Fusca tunado e rebaixado
Fusca tunadoFusca tunadoEm janeiro de 2009 LS Car Audio iniciados "Projeto Maggiolone". Tomando um Super Beetle 1973 e fazer um veículo de demonstração de alta qualidade com características únicas que são um-de-um-tipo. Este é o primeiro carro do mundo que automaticamente "dança ao som da música" com uma luz de néon e mostrar fumaça.Tudo começou com a remoção completa do corpo para se preparar
Honda Civic Tunado e Rebaixado
é um carrão! E um sonho de consumo para mim, então procurei por algumas fotos e imagens de civic tunado, honda civic tunado, new civic tunado, civic tuning, honda civic tuning, novo civic tuning, modificado etc…Então vejam:Honda Civic Tunado e RebaixadoHonda Civic Tunig e RebaixadoHonda Civic Tunado e Rebaixado
My Top 10 Concept Cars of 2010
In less than two weeks, 2010 will draw to a close. So what better time to look back at the real stars of this year’s motor shows: the concept cars! Enter into a world where considerations like practicality and profitability fall by the wayside and the world’s designers and engineers show us their true potential. Let’s count down...my Top 10 Concept Cars of 2010!Read more »
Argentina já recebe Fiat 500 mexicano
Subcompacto produzido no México substitui importado da PolôniaA Fiat começou a vender na Argentina o 500 produzido no México, e não mais o que vinha da Polônia. A mesma medida deve ser adotada com o subcompacto no Brasil, e dessa maneira, deixar de pagar os 35% de importo de importação. O estranho é que mesmo assim a Fiat não abaixou o preço do 500. A versão de
Bentley Continental GT
Luxuoso cupê de quatro lugares é um carro completo O Bentley Continental GT é um carro completo. Oferece luxo, esportividade, conforto e segurança na medida certa. Esteticamente o modelo é uma figura impressionante. Apesar das belas linhas, ele pode passar sem chamar grande atenção no trânsito. O interior é luxuoso e distinto. A versão testada recebia os equipamentos da divisão
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 faz testes finais
Superesportivo alemão, que estreou no Brasil, participará das 24 Horas de DubaiA Mercedes vai participar das 24 Horas de Dubai como uma forma de fazer os últimos testes com o SLS AMG GT3. O superesportivo alemão será utilizado pelas equipes Black Falcon e Heico Motorsport. O evento se realiza no próximo dia 15 de janeiro. Vale lembrar que o SLS AMG GT3 fez sua estreia mundial no Salão de São
Faralli & Mazzanti Antas V8 GT
V8 / 4.691 cc / 440 PS / 361 lb/ft (490 Nm) @ 4.750 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 5,0 s / Vmax: 168 mph (270 km/h)(click images for a larger view)
Lotus confirma compacto urbano
Pequeno City Car será produzido em conjunto com a Nissan e um terceiro construtorDe olho na tendência de carros cada vez menores e menos poluentes, a Lotus vai lançar o City Car, compacto urbano desenvolvido em parceria com a Nissan previsto para chegar ao mercado em 2013. O modelo, que possivelmente será montado sobre a plataforma do Nissan Micra, é um híbrido voltado para o dia-a-dia das
Hear that screaming? Hear the cry of outrage? Yup, they just looked at this GT500 Shelby Mustang Cobra on a junkyard heap of junk cars. The point is
that this should get us fired up, like when Car Craft once had a photo of a Camaro that was being eaten by the jungle slowly... and the submission was accompanied by the phrase "we lost one, but let it be remembered by saving others" (Adam Rosenbaum, Portland Maine) from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=561it reminded me ofthat I posted a couple years ago http://
James Garner's "American Intenational Racing" Corvette racing team
Anyone else notice that the below vette isn't the same white tail paint scheme as all the others in this gallery?from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=561
Classic Flashback: The Ferrari-Powered 1986 Lancia Thema 8.32
All the talk about the Fiat Group's plans to re-badge the redesigned 2011 Chrysler 300 (see our high-res gallery here) and re-brand it as the Lancia Thema in Europe, brought to mind the original Thema of the mid-1980s and -1990s, and especially, the Ferrari V8-powered 8.32 model. Introduced at the 1984 Turin Motor Show, the Thema was Lancia's flagship sedan, sharing the "Type Four" platform
Nissan Announces Nine Models for Tokyo Auto Salon Including Juke Sporty and Leaf Aero Concept
At the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 with NAPAC (Japan Car Parts and Aftermarket Promotion Association), to be held from January 14 to 16, Nissan, together with Autech Japan and its in-house NISMO performance division, will premiere a total of nine vehicles. Read more »
MINI Flavored Double-Decker Bus Hits the Streets of Milan
For those of you enjoying the city of Milan in Italy, MINI's double-decker lifestyle bus will be making a short three-day stop at the Corso Vercelli shopping district from Wednesday, December 22 to Friday, December 24. The specially modified double-decker bus is a mobile play station that includes a shop for MINI's Lifestyle accessories, open from 10 am to 9 pm. More photos of MINI's tricked out
China to Box and Ship Great Wall to Bulgaria
You read that correctly, dear reader, though it’s not what you think. We’re not talking about the Great Wall, we’re talking Great Wall Motor [sic], a Chinese automaker that builds everything from sedans to pickups to hatchbacks and SUVs - some of which will bring to mind [sic times two] models from other European and Japanese carmakers. And, by mid-year 2011, Great Wall Motor will have a factory
Carlsson Does the New 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Sports Saloon
The new CLS won't be arriving in Mercedes-Benz dealerships before the end of January 2011, yet German tuning firm Carlsson has already unveiled its performance and styling program for the second generation of the banana-shaped sports saloon. Read more »
Audi Proposes R8 Spyder Car Cover for Unhappy BMW and Mercedes Owners
From the creators of last year's R8 V10 garage door decal promo, comes this new advertising project for Audi. This time, creative advertising agency Lowe Roche, came up with a groovy Audi R8 Spyder car cover aimed at BMW and Mercedes-Benz owners who are disappointed with their vehicles, as well as the rest of us who can't afford [...] Ingolstadt's flagship roadster model. Read more »
VIDEO: Tata Tries to Boost Nano Sales with New Ad
As previously reported, Tata Nano sales in India have dropped significantly in the past few month, with just 509 customers opting for the US $2,900 micro car, down from 9,000 in July. It seems that Indian buyers have higher aspirations and are moving away from the Nano, as the nation’s market is booming. Reliability issues and a few spontaneously combusting units didn’t help sales either. To
Pontiac GTO Pro Street Muscle Car
V8 / 7.718 cc / 2 kopressor + nitro(click images for a larger view)
2012 Ford C-MAX: Euro-Sourced Minivan Detailed Ahead of Detroit Show Debut
Ford is returning to the U.S. minivan market with the all-new Focus based and European developed, C-MAX, which will get its debut at the increasingly interesting North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January. Read more »
Ford lança Mustang Boss 302 Race Car
Variante para as pistas do muscle car conta com o mesmo motor 5.0 V8 de 446 cvInspirado pelo modelo homônimo de 1969, a Ford lançou o Mustang Boss 302 Race Car, versão para as pistas da já anabolizada versão do muscle car apresentada em agosto de 2010. Visualmente, esta variante de corrida mantém as cores do carro de série e remete ao clássico do fim dos anos 60 e
Honda lança modelo de baixo custo
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Unholy Tuning: Audi R8 Sedan Based on A8 Limo
If you were ever wondering what an actuall Audi R8 sports sedan would look like, sorry to say, you're out of luck. However, if by any twisted chance you're interested in finding out what would happen if a first-generation A8 and R8 got naughty in bed, scroll down and check out the rest of the photos. According to the forum members of the Audizine site, the R8-wannabe sports sedan was snagged
Saab Signs Deal to Return to China Market in 2011
Maintaining a presence in China is vital for any automaker these days, even more so for a company like Saab that is struggling to make a comeback after almost going down this year. The Swedish automaker signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China Automobile Trading Co. LTD (CATC), which will allow the firm to re-enter the Chinese market after a three-year hiatus, as Saab's previous
Saab de volta à China
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2011 Chrysler 300: More Photos, Including Interior and Official Press Release
We've already had the chance to share with you a first batch of photos of the redesigned for the 2011 model year (and not 2012MY as originally speculated) 300, but today, the Chrysler Group continues its media assault with additional photography, which includes pictures of the interior, and a rather uninformative press release on the firm's full-size sedan. The press announcement, which you can
GMC vai levar Sierra de 402 cv para Detroit
Pick-up ganha versão All Terrain HD, mas por enquanto é tratada como conceitoA General Motors escolheu o Salão de Detroit, onde estará em casa, para apresentar ao mundo a pick-up All Terrain HD, uma versão "extrema" da Sierra criada pela GMC, sua divisão de caminhonetes de luxo. O modelo leva seu maior destaque sob o capô, onde está o poderoso motor V8 a diesel de
Volkswagen to Build Cars in Malaysia, will Start with the Passat from 2011
The Volkswagen Group on Tuesday signed an agreement with Malaysia's DRB Hicom auto group for local vehicle assembly as the Wolfsburg-based automaker seeks to expand its operations in Southeast Asia under the Strategy 2018 growth program. The announcement came after VW abandoned alliance talks with Malaysian state-owned carmaker Proton earlier this year for undisclosed reasons. Read more »
Nissan mostra March sedã na China
Sunny é a versão três volumes do hatch que será vendido no Brasil em 2012A Nissan mostrou no Salão de Guangzhou, na China, a nova geração do Sunny, variante sedã do March, modelo que será fabricado no Brasil em 2012. As vendas começam logo no primeiro mês de 2011 na China, mas a Nissan anunciou que vai comercializar o Sunny em outros 170 países sob diferentes nomes.
Gemballa deixa Cayenne com 684 cv
Preparadora transforma utilitário da Porsche em um míssil A história de Uwe Gemballa foi trágica, com problemas que o associaram ao tráfico de drogas e culminaram em sua morte. Mas no mundo dos negócios as coisas devem continuar e o nome Gemballa, como todo seu reconhecimento, foi resgatado.Agora a preparadora está de volta sob nova direção e apresenta seu primeiro trabalho, um modelo chamado
Think City: pequeno elétrico tem nova geração
Compacto urbano agora oferece quatro lugaresA empresa escandinava Think anunciou acaba de revelar a nova geração do pequeno City, compacto urbano 100% elétrico da marca. A principal novidade do modelo está visível logo de cara. Sua configuração de quatro lugares era inédita até então. Além disso, o novo City estreia a quarta geração do sistema de motorização da Think
VW Passat "made in Malásia"
País asiático é estratégico para fabricante se tornar a maior do mundo até 2018No começo do mês, a Peugeot anunciou que iria fabricar seu novo sedã 408 na Malásia, um mercado estratégico no sudeste asiático. Agora é a vez da Volkswagen revelar seu interesse pelo país. Como parte do plano de ser a maior montadora do mundo até 2018, a fabricante alemã assinou um acordo
Monday, December 20, 2010
One big honking vehicle, the TC-497 Overland Train, Obsolete the day it was finished
Above image from Big Lorry Blog, where there are a couple more photos and the info that one is restored and at Ft Yuma Arizona http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2010/10/more-le-tourneau-overland-trai.html#more In the 1950s the LeTourneau company developed several overland trains, essentially oversized semi-trailer trucks that could travel over almost any terrain. Their intention
Karl and Veda Orr, keepers of the hot rod faith and spreading the word with their hot rod publication while the guys were fighting in WW2
Veda set the Full Fendered Roadster record at 104.40 mph and later upped that to 114.24 in 1937. She ran 131-plus mph at the wheel of the Taylor-Blair modified and became the first woman to race in the SCTA.Veda published the SCTA News, and later started her own newsletter as a means of communicating with other racers; however, it wasn't long after its inception that WWII began and many of the
Loewy's personal design '59 Caddy was found
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/06/raymond-loewy-leader-of-amc-designs-and.html to read about it, and the color photos are from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=561
Wow, lowering a train body down onto the chassis. Amazing, just one of those things I've never given a moments thought to how it was made
Does that just blow your mind and make you wish you could hang around and watch while that happens?
Novo Hyundai Sonata Tunado e Rebaixado
Hyundai Sonata TuningAqui está uma tentativa de construir algum hype em torno do novo Hyundai Sonata 2011 que vem com um motor turbo 2.0 de estoque da fábrica. Hyundai uniram-se com passeios e 0-60 revista para personalizar o salão de 274 cavalos de potência para o SEMA show de carros próximos. Acontece em Las Vegas em novembro, ea empresa sul-coreana tuning não teve problemas em admitir que os
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