Saturday, July 25, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
The Worst Cars
The Worst Cars Of All Time
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Even entry-level vehicles and subcompacts these days are surprisingly well made, thanks to a revolution started mainly by Japanese automakers like Toyota (nyse: TM - news - people ) and Honda Motor (nyse: HMC - news - people ). Honda's first-generation Accord came out in the days when Detroit was producing real stinkers like General Motors' (nyse: GM - news - people ) Chevy Vega and Ford Motor's (nyse: F - news - people ) Pinto. Between that time and today, the Japanese proved to the world that just because a car was cheap, it didn't mean it also couldn't be a well-built, value-laden automobile that looked and drove well.
Why Ireland is so rainy and windy?
Average annual temperature is about 9 °C. In the middle and east of the country temperatures tend to be somewhat more extreme than in other parts of the country. For example, summer mean daily maximum is about 19 °C and winter mean daily minimum is about 2.5 °C in these areas.
Mean annual windspeed varies between about 4 m/sec in the east midlands and 7 m/sec in the northwest. Strong winds tend to be more frequent in winter than in summer. Sunshine duration is highest in the southeast of the country. Average rainfall varies between about 800 and 2,800mm.
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Five of the best new family cars for less than £20,000
This week we're looking at that dullard of motoring, the family car. But wait: it's not so dull any more, as this list proves, mostly. Until recently it was evidently assumed that family buyers were interested in space and very little else. Got a family? Get a saloon. That was about the size of it. But times have changed. Everyone wants a bit of prestige these days, and nobody likes to admit that their car is simply a very utilitarian way of getting the kids to school and back. So, the car makers are coming up with all kinds of inventive ways to make family motoring sexy.
This week's list includes five great family cars, each of which will serve the singular purpose of being at least able to carry an entire nuclear family, but each approaching it in an entirely different way. Every one can be had for under £20,000 too, which we reckon is a reasonable outlay for a reasonably sized family runabout. And only one of them is a people carrier, you may be pleased to note.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Lamborghini Concept S specs
Engine: 5 liter V-10 500 HP
The sports car as such is great looking and has been modeled like the classic single-seated racing cars of the yesteryears. The traditional windscreen has been replaced by a 'sauté-vent,' which happens to be the French term for change wind. It goes on to divide the interior of the super sports car into two sections, giving it a slick yet aggressive look. It is so strategically placed that in addition to giving an awesome look, it also serves as an air inlet for the mounted engine which is placed behind the seats. There is an electronically operated rearview mirror which is mounted in the middle of two cockpits. It can be used by the driver when he wants and can be hidden when not used. The body of Lamborghini Concept S supercar is designed aerodynamically and it makes it more efficient.
Though based on the super cool sports car Lamborghini, the design team has labored hard to make this car look unique and hence a few aesthetically appealing changes have been made. The supercar's front and rear spoilers have been slightly remodeled and the twin offset grilles in an angular honeycomb pattern are just amazing to look at and rear of the concept car has been loaded with black mesh vents and the well-placed flush mounted tail pipes and the rear diffuser has been slightly reshaped. Simply put, when you look at the sports car inch by inch, the style quotient is evident everywhere and the design really makes you wonder how many hours of work went into come up with this kind of stylish look.
You would imagine this kind of a stunning supercar to have a dynamic engine and that is exactly what you get here. The 5.0 liter V-10 engine is the same engine used in the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe. This 500 horsepower engine is very powerful and makes for one heck of a drive. The body of Lamborghini Concept S sports car is around 70 kg lighter than that of Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe, thanks to the aerodynamically designed body. It has an elegantly designed 6 speed manual gearbox and the engine has an output of 4500 rpm. With these kinds of features, you would expect a car like this to literally fly on the roads, and it certainly lives up to the expectations. You can clock from 60 mph to 200 mph in about four seconds, which makes it a driver's dream. If you are the kind of driver who loves to race his heart out, then the Lamborghini Concept S is just about the perfect sports car for you.
Alar, The Ugliest Lamborghini Ever
Lamborghini released first official photos of Alar, which could quite possibly be the world’s ugliest Lamborghini. We understand that aerodynamics are important, but to do that to a Lambo, well, that’s a crime. More photos after the jump.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Detroit Auto Show
Cobo Center
One Washington Blvd
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Public Viewing: January 17-25, 2009
Press Viewing: January 11-13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Tata Nano: The World’s Cheapest Car
Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Motors, displaying the Nano in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo by Money Sharma/European Pressphoto Association)
Tata Nano: The World’s Cheapest Car
Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Motors, displaying the Nano in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo by Money Sharma/European Pressphoto Association)
BMW 5-series 2010
Could this really be the new 
When you think of luxury executive saloons, one car always comes to mind, the BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series remains a crucial car to BMW. With the current E60 5-series introduced back in 2004, BMW is preparing the sixth-generation model to be revealed in 2010. It will be a tough job for the designers as well as the thousands of engineers working across BMW’s development centers to renew the current model, a car that already resides at the edge of the technical front line. The new design is critical for BMW’s design manager Adrian van Hooydonk and his team, who have to create an exterior that radiates the brand’s distinctive design values and at the same time feels new and fresh. Using information from various sources, these renderings were compiled by our partners over at Sweden’s Auto Motor and Sport and their illustrator Radovan Varicak, giving us a preview of what the final version will look like. The front-end will likely feature a more upright kidney grille in order to comply with stronger pedestrian protection laws, while the headlights won’t be stretched out like on the current model. BMW’s characteristic interaction between convex and concave shapes will still be emphasized, and will be clearly indicated in the engine hood’s lines.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Top Gear Season 13 Episode 3 Full Online
Watch Top Gear Season 13 Episode 3 s13e03 - Top Gear Mercedes-Benz SL 65 Online Free Stream. Hello guys waiting this show ? yeah Top Gear Season 13 Episode 3 will be airs at July 05, 2009 and Top Gear Season 13 Episode 3 entitle to “Mercedes-Benz SL”, so guys if you fans of Top Gear Show! don't ever miss to watch this episode. yes guys you can watch online here because we will embed and share video for all fans of Top Gear Series 13 Episode 3.Top Gear Season 13 Episode 3 Synopsis :Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May confront the credit crunch head on as they attempt to find three sensibly priced small cars that won’t make you miserable, a process that involves haranguing bankers, harnessing large dogs, and almost getting arrested. Plus, James meets American stunt driving legend Ken Block, Jeremy tests the mildly insane Mercedes SL Black on the track, and Michael McIntyre is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Mercedes SLR McLaren, one of the 10 most expensive cars in the world
Check out McLaren Automotive's official SLR McLaren website for additional specs and a couple of cool pics.
