Saturday, March 13, 2010

2010 Honda Civic Sports Car Type R Mugen 200

2010 Honda has announced today the launch of their new BTCC team and also premiered the special edition Honda Civic Type R MUGEN 200. As you have probably already guessed, the Honda Civic Type R MUGEN 200 will be built in only 200 units and will go on sale in April. In addition to the jam-packed Civic Type R MUGEN with its tweaked 240HP 2.0-liter i-VTEC, of which only 20 units will be sold in the UK at a hefty £38,599 a piece (approximately US$60,300 or €44,400 at today's exchange rates), Honda today announced that it will offer a less hardcore variant of the hot hatch without the performance upgrades.
2010 Honda Civic Sports Car Type R Mugen 200
The Honda Civic Type R MUGEN 200 is powered by the standard 201PS i-VTEC engine and features a number of styling upgrades, plus a Limited Slip Differential. The Honda Civic Type R MUGEN 200 features front and rear bumpers with skirts, various badges and a Limited Edition number plaque. The car comes with a Championship White exterior paint and gloss black door mirrors. The Honda Civic Type R MUGEN 200 sits on 19-inch alloy wheels and the company also plans to offer various chassis tuning parts as an option.
2010 Honda Civic Sports Car Type R Mugen 200
The Honda Civic Type R MUGEN 200 price will be announced at a later date and you'll be able to start ordering yours from March. An enhanced, limited edition Civic Type R featuring exclusive MUGEN equipment will go on sale through Honda dealers in the UK in April.
2010 Honda Civic Sports Car Type R Mugen 200
Inspired by MUGEN Euro’s high-performance Type R, the MUGEN 200 is fitted with unique body parts, wheels and badges to give it stand-out looks. As its name suggests, only 200 of the special Type R models will be made. A range of tuning parts, to further enhance the chassis dynamics of the Type R, will also be available as dealer fit options. The order bank for the MUGEN 200 opens in March, when prices will also be announced.
2010 Honda Civic Sports Car Type R Mugen 200
This limited edition Type R continues the association between Honda (UK) and MUGEN Euro – the Northampton-based subsidiary of Honda’s long standing tuning partner MUGEN. Last year, MUGEN used its 36 years of experience and engineering expertise gained at the forefront of global motorsport, to further develop the Type R, and create the Civic Type R MUGEN of which just 20 units will be made.
2010 Honda Civic Sports Car Type R Mugen 200
From April, a network of Honda dealers will also offer an exclusive range of original MUGEN tuning parts for Type R owners to use to modify their own cars – both used and new. These parts will be available to buy from a number of selected dealers across the UK, and will offer a range of tuning and cosmetic parts, including sports suspension upgrades, lightweight wheels and interior trim.
2010 Honda Civic Sports Car Type R Mugen 200
The limited edition car also celebrates the launch of Honda’s BTCC team for 2010, continuing its long-standing relationship with Team Dynamics. The team will compete in two Civics – which will feature a similar White and Black colour scheme to the MUGEN 200 cars. More details will be announced before the first race of the season, which is at Thruxton on 4 April.
 
2010 Honda Civic Sports Car Type R Mugen 200

Friday, March 12, 2010

2010 Hyundai i-Flow Concept Diesel-Electric Hybrid Powertrain

The Geneva Motor Show is quite generous in reveals this year, considering the trend of the automotive industry. Hyundai has just presented its new i-Flow Concept on the catwalk, continuing the company’s statement of developing a the “fluidic design”. As Hyundai continues to branch out into new segments, its European operation, which until recently has focused primarily on small cars, is debuting the Hyundai i-flow concept in Geneva. It's a vision of a coming Hyundai that's expected to do battle in Europe's larger D-segment.
2010 Hyundai i-Flow Concept Diesel-Electric Hybrid Powertrain
The i-flow is the latest concept to wear Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design language, and the large D-segment sedan wears it well. Hailing from Hyundai's European Design Headquarters in Russelsheim, Germany, the i-flow incorporates lightweight materials and solar cells from supplier BASF meant to reduce weight and increase energy efficiency.
2010 Hyundai i-Flow Concept Diesel-Electric Hybrid Powertrain
The i-flow is fitted with Hyundai's first-ever diesel hybrid drivetrain, in which a 1.7-liter diesel engine with dual-stage turbocharging is mated to Hyundai's Blue Drive hybrid system and a new six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. As we understand it, the i-flow is a parallel hybrid, allowing it to be powered by its lithium-polymer battery pack and electric motors, the diesel engine or a combination of both. Combined with a slippery 0.25 coefficient of drag, the i-flow will reportedly return 78.4 mpg and emit 0.30 grams of CO2 per mile.
2010 Hyundai i-Flow Concept Diesel-Electric Hybrid Powertrain
The new lines give an elegant avant-garde look, helping in the same time in reducing the CO2 emissions to 85g/km and improving its aerodynamics. In collaboration with chemical company BASF, Hyundai produced its first eco-friendly diesel hybrid powertrain, using high-technologies and next-generation materials. The new i-Flow combines perfectly the concept of a little-big car, as it shows a sporty looks but also provides quite enough space due to the use of a minimalistic design for the seats and center console.
2010 Hyundai i-Flow Concept Diesel-Electric Hybrid Powertrain
The high-tech engine presents the new 1.7-litre engine fitted with 2-stage turbocharging connected to a Lithium Ion-Polymer battery for a more efficient consumption, especially when driven i-flow’s six-speed, dual-clutch transmission. The i-Flow technology is a test bed for new energy harvesting ideas, ranging from flexible solar panel roofing to a thermo-electric generator which uses exhaust heat to produce power. More news of Hyundai’s star cars will be published in advance of the show and will be available on the stand.  The company’s press conference will take place in Hall 1 at 14:15 (CET) on Tuesday 2nd March  (2010).

Renault has presented the 2nd model from tuning series Gordini

Renault Sport Gordini

On a motor show in Geneva the French company Renault has presented the second model from a new ruler of the "charged" cars Gordini, received name Clio Renault Sport Gordini 200. Also two sport packages for family Megane have been shown.

Renault Clio Sport Gordini 200

The basic difference of cars Gordini from standard is a dark blue colour of colouring of a body, white "racing" strips, and also cases of rear-view mirrors with the inserts painted in white colour. The technical stuffing "charged" Clio has not undergone to any changes. The car is still equipped with the 2-l atmospheric petrol engine power of 200HP and a 6-step mechanical transmission.

Sales Renault Clio Renault Sport Gordini 200 will begin summer of current year in the European car market.

New Renault Clio 200

In sport packages GT and GT Line, prepared for family of cars Renault Megane, the new forward and back bumper, the modernised suspension bracket, 17-inch wheel disks (for version GT — 18-inch), the sports seats borrowed at Megane 250 RS, aluminium overlays on pedals and carbon inserts in salon enters.

Such packages are accessible only to the cars equipped with the 180-strong petrol or 160-strong diesel engine. To order these completions in Europe it will be possible in the summer.

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Abt R8 Spyder debuted on a motor show in Geneva

Audi R8 Spyder

Tuning firm Abt has shown the own version of roadster Audi R8 Spyder on the international motor show which has opened today in Geneva. Founders of the complete set of completion have given the basic attention to expressiveness of external shape opened a supercar.

Audi R8 Spyder by Abt

So, new Abt R8 has received the modernised skirts on the forward and back bumper, a new lattice of a radiator, modified thresholds and two-coloured wheels in diameter of 19 or 20 inches on a choice.

As to the engine power of the 5,2-l V-shaped eight-cylinder unit has been increased by 75HP, having reached value in 600HP. Thanks to it, R8 Spyder about 100 km/h for 3,8 sec are accelerated and develops the maximum speed of 320 km/h.

Audi R8

Besides stylistic changes and the advanced engine, engineers Abt have improved controllability of the car, having completed springs new springs.

As a result experts managed to achieve essential reduction of a road gleam and decrease in the centre of gravity. Cost of tuning version Audi R8 Spyder is not disclosed yet.

Audi R8 Spider

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Citroen has constructed a coupe for gentlemen

Concept car Citroen

Company Citroen has presented the conceptual sport compartment developed by the designer of hatchback DS3 by Mark Lloyd under the project of the editor of the British version of magazine GQ Dylan Jones which has tried to create own car of the future "for gentlemen".

Concept car by GQ

The prototype is equipped by the hybrid power-plant combining the 1,6-l petrol engine with direct injection of fuel, the electromotor and feeding accumulators. Representatives of the French manufacturer assert, that from 0 to 96 km/h such car can be dispersed for 4,5 sec, and the maximum speed is limited on a mark of 250 km/h. Level of emissions CO2 of a novelty makes only 80 grammes/km.

Citroen DS3

Citroen concept

Interior Citroen DS3

Conceptual interior for Citroen

Creation of this concept car is only advertising project and serial release is not planned.

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ABT Sportsline has presented Volkswagen Golf R

Hatchback Volkswagen

The German tuning studio ABT Sportsline which is engaged in tuning of cars of a German car industry, on a motor show to Geneva has brought at once some the "charged" cars among which there was hatchback Volkswagen Golf R.

Volkswagen Golf by ABT Sportsline

One of the most favourite modern cars of tuners became not only is more aggressive outwardly, but also has received more powerful power-plant. The standard 2-l motor of 270HP has been forced by power to 310HP, that, of course, should be reflected in dynamics of the car.
With 0 to 100 km/h Volkswagen Golf R it is accelerated for 5,2 sec, and the maximum speed of a hatchback reaches 261 km/h.

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf R

Volkswagen Golf R

Interior hatchback Volkswagen Golf

Interior Volkswagen Golf R

Outwardly "charged" Volkswagen Golf R it is allocated with a forward spoiler, light-emitting diode headlights and wheel disks dimension from 18 to 19 inches.

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Swiss tuning studio Fab Design has presented Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera Turbo

Swiss tuning studio Fab Design on a motor show in Geneva has presented for the first time the modifed version of four-door coupe Porsche Panamera Turbo.

Porsche Panamera by Fab Design

Experts Fab Design specialising usually on operational development of lineup Mercedes-Benz, have changed to the predilections, "having charged" Porsche Panamera. On a four-door coupe there was a new forward bumper with the expanded apertures for air fence, a forward spoiler, a carbon cowl, an aerodynamical bumper. Porsche Panamera have lowered a suspension bracket on 20 mm and "have changed" in 22-inch carbon wheel disks.

Panamera Turbo

Porsche Panamera

The standard 500-strong petrol engine in studio Fab Design forced to 700HP. According to some information, with the modernised 4,8-l installation time of dispersal to 100 km for 3 sec, and the maximum speed exceeds 320 km/h. In total Swiss studio plans to make 15 copies of the given model.

I love FAB Design!

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The Best Tuning Company

Tuning by Brabus

German tuning studio Brabus receives the fifth year a rank of the best tuner of year successively.

Brabus: the Best brand 2010

Readers of German magazine Auto motor und sport recognised Brabus "The Best brand 2010" in a category "The Best tuning company". 100 thousand readers of the edition from which practically every second has given the voice for Brabus — 49,2% of all participants of voting have taken part In award voting almost. According to readers, it is tuning studio improves the most attractive cars.

According to official representative Brabus, the fifth award testifies that tuning studio Brabus modernises really impressing cars successively, and also obliges the company to continue to adhere to so high level, not to deceive expectation of the admirers.

Brabus tuning cars

All about Life Insurance

Happy family

Life Insurance — the insurance providing protection of long-term interests of the insurer. Provides, as a rule, regular long-term financial relations between the insurance agent and the insured person.

Happy bearLife Insurance is the checked up way of the decision of unforeseen vital problems from which nobody is insured.

What for Life Insurance is necessary?

OK! You already know where to take money for the operative decision of problems with health in case of a serious trauma or illness?

The main sense of insurance is indemnification of a certain sum of money, for example, in case of an unforeseen trauma, or other unfortunate event in a life of the insured person.

In case of death (death of the insured person), the insurance company completely pays monetary accumulation to a family (the sum depends on an initial payment), and also carries out a full cycle of funeral actions (special Funeral Insurance program).

Car Loans

Life Insurance Quotes in many developed countries is presented as a part of system of a provision of pensions. The given principles is maximum-comfortable care of your future.

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

2010 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Only 100 Units

ROLLE, Switzerland (Feb 1, 2010) – The Infiniti FX Line of performance crossovers might already be one of the rarest and best equipped cars in its class but this has not stopped customers demanding an even more exclusive version. Hoping to gauge some more interest in Europe, Infiniti announced today that it will offer the European market. Infiniti is responding with a very special, limited run of the FX37S and FX50S called, simply, the Infiniti FX Limited Edition.
2010 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Only 100 Units
The Infiniti FX Limited Edition will be rare indeed. Availability has been strictly limited to just 100 units across Western Europe. Based on the already dramatic looking FX37S and FX50S, the Limited Edition features striking Black Obsidian 'Scratch Guard' paintwork as standard, with equally distinctive Moonlight White pearl metallic available as an option. Unique 21 inch 'Turbine' design alloy wheels are finished in dark Graphite, as are the radiator grille, air vents and roof rails are in similar trim. It has 320PS 3.7-litre V6 or potent 390PS 5.0-litre V8.
2010 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Only 100 Units
The Infiniti FX Limited Edition's interior is equally breathtaking. Opening one of the doors reveals illuminated 'Infiniti' entry guards and a carefully co-ordinated combination of the finest natural materials, including supple Graphite leather upholstery with contrasting stitching and a luxurious Alcantara® headlining. Genuine Carbon fibre is used extensively on the dashboard, centre console and door panels, replacing the standard cello flame maple wood veneer. 
2010 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Only 100 Units
Completing the Infiniti FX Limited Edition's extensive standard specification, Infiniti's state-of-the-art Connectiviti+ technology package provides a fully integrated navigation, communication and entertainment system including an 11-speaker Bose® Premium Sound System, the Michelin Guide, full iPod connectivity and a 10GB music box with Gracenotes database. An option on the standard FX37S, this is joined on both the V6 and V8 engined Limited Editions by Infiniti's unique Around View Monitor. With its breathtaking combination of sports car proportions and muscular SUV stance, the FX is an unmistakable performance luxury crossover.
2010 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Only 100 Units
The Infiniti philosophy of Modern Luxury is exemplified in the Infiniti FX Limited Edition's stylish and comprehensively appointed interior. From the supple Graphite leather upholstery complete with quilted stitching, to the opulent Alcantara® trimmed headlining and roof pillars and wool carpets, only the finest natural materials are used. Illuminated 'Infiniti' door entry guards are also unique to the Infiniti FX Limited Edition.
2010 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Only 100 Units
The extensive use of genuine carbon fibre across the dashboard, centre console and door panels provides an appropriately high-tech contrast to the soft-touch natural materials and provides a fitting backdrop to the Infiniti FX Limited Edition's standard Connectiviti+ infotainment system. Employing the very latest Hard Disk Drive (HDD) technology it features a fully integrated satellite navigation system with 42-country, Europewide coverage and, in a world-first collaboration with Michelin Green Guide, a database of some 22,000 addresses, which enables the location and booking of leading hotels and restaurants while on the move.
2010 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Only 100 Units
Additional standard equipment includes electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof, Infiniti's keyless entry and start system, and magnesium paddle shifts that work in conjunction with the seven-speed automatic gearbox. Also included is startling performance that sees the V8 powered Limited Edition speeding to 62mph in just 5.8 seconds with the V6 version only a second behind. Traction in all weathers is assured by intelligently controlled, all-wheel drive.
2010 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Only 100 Units
The FX Limited Edition is available for reservation now via an Infiniti Centre. Pricing starts at £55,855 for the 320PS, V6 engined FX37S rising to £62,035 for the 390PS, V8 powered FX50S.

Volkswagen has presented the most high-speed Polo GTI

Volkswagen Polo GTI

After release of new model Volkswagen Polo clients of a German motorcar giant with impatience expected from Volkswagen working out of the "charged" updating of a hatchback which the day before has officially been shown on the international motor show in Geneva.

New VW Polo GTI

Volkswagen Polo GTI becomes the fast and economic Polo GTI for all history of creation of the car. The hatchback which will be issued in three- and five-door bodies, has received 1,4-l petrol engine TSI. Power of the engine makes 180HP. For model in weight of 1,1994 kg seven-step transmission is provided only.

Volkswagen Polo GTI new generation it is accelerated with 0 to 100 km/h for 6,9 sec and is capable to continue acceleration up to 229 km/h, it is spoken in the official press release of the German company. The "charged" version Volkswagen Polo spends only 5,9L of fuel for 100 km of a way, and level of emissions ะกะž2 makes 139/km.

VW Polo GTI

Polo GTI

Volkswagen Polo GTI

In comparison with a usual hatchback, the novelty has the suspension bracket underestimated on 15 mm, 17-inch sports disks, red a support, a firm lattice of radiator GTI with a red fringing and a new back bumper.

In show-rumy of Germany Volkswagen Polo GTI will arrive in May, and hardly later the model will appear and in other European markets. Approximate cost of the car will make £18,000.

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Volkswagen will subdue the market of pure cars

Minicar E-Up

German motorcar giant Volkswagen has shared the plans on release of harmless and economic cars, intending to become in 8 years the leader in a segment of electromobiles, having equipped with electric motors even such midget cars, as Golf and Jetta.

Hybrid family

Within the next three years in grocery ruler Volkswagen there will be at once four hybrid cars, first of which — crossover Touareg Hybrid. Hardly later under hybrid "banners" there will be hatchback Golf, sedans Jetta and Passat. Hybrid variants Golf and Passat will go on sale in 2013, and economic updating Jetta which will be intended only for the North American market, will make year before.

By 2013 the management of a German motorcar giant plans to begin manufacture of electromobiles E-Jetta and E-Golf, and also city minicar E-Up. As writes WCF, for testing of electric variant Golf in Volkswagen will make 500 copies of the car on electrodraught next year.

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

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Bentley has presented a high-speed cabriolet

Continental Supersports Convertible

On the Geneva motor show the manufacturer of luxury cars company Bentley has presented the fastest in the world a cabriolet. The novelty has received unambiguous name Continental Supersports Convertible.

Bentley Continental Cabriolet

Under a cabriolet cowl 6,0-l engine W12 power of 621HP, working together with 6-step automatic transmission ZF has taken places. Dispersal to 96 km/h for 3,9 sec, and the maximum speed reaches 325 km/h.

Cabriolet Bentley

Cost of new cabriolet Bentley: from $300,000US...

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The Impact of the Utility Truck on Commercial Vehicles

Hummer H2

Does your current job require that you travel from one location or jobsite to another with all kinds of equipment to perform your services? If so, having an organized system by which you can securely store your tools in your vehicle without constantly digging around for them or fearing that something gets lost is of the utmost importance. Thankfully, there is a specific type of vehicle that was designed specifically to solve these problems, the utility truck.

The origins of the utility truck come from the Australian State of Victoria in the 1930’s. Allegedly, a farmer’s wife wrote to the Ford manufacturing plant and inquired as to why the company had not invented a vehicle that could simultaneously be used to haul the family to church on Sunday, while transporting the pigs to market on Monday. Part of her inspiration had to do with the fact that at that time, the Australian banks would provide loans for farming vehicles, but not passenger vehicles. Thankfully the good people at Ford liked the idea, and the first Utility Truck was born.

HONDA

Today you can find utility trucks for sale at new and used automobile dealerships throughout the United States and the entire world. Who uses these trucks today? All kinds of people use them. For example, if you worked as a cable installer burying fiber optic cables into the ground, you might need a truck with extra towing capacity to lug around your heavy machinery, as well as storage space for all of your cable. Voila – the utility truck solves both of these needs.

Alternatively, a plumber typically has to carry all kinds of equipment, whether it is wrenches, elbow joints, piping, a plumbing ‘snake’, and other tools. Specially designed utility trucks come with lockable storage containers mounted onto the sides of the vehicle that are perfect for storing all of this various equipment. Today the utility truck has expanded from the original Aussie ‘Ute’ to take on many forms. It is the prototype for the modern parcel van, single or dual rear wheel utility truck, contractor flatbed, service truck, and a whole host of other vehicles that are used for commercial use today.

Utility Truck

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Citroen 2020 Dakar Rally Vehicle Concept Car By Chu Hyung Kwon

The futuristic Citroen 2020 Dakar Rally Vehicle concept from designer Chu Hyung Kwon came forth as the designer’s desire to have more high-tech Dakar Rally vehicles, which have technology at par with that of F1 racing. The basic theory behind this structural skin is that the core is the strongest part of the vehicle, while the outer extremities (the structural surface) displays relative flexibility. This is the basic concept behind the reduction of shock from external elements. A main feature of the concept appears to be elasticity; also, I’m totally in favor of elasticity, the more, the better. But that’s beside the point. The concept uses elasticity for safety and to some point, for stability.
Citroen 2020 Dakar Rally Vehicle Concept Car By Chu Hyung Kwon
An elastic capsule surrounds the driver and works to reduce/ prevent injuries in event of a collision. Elastic working at the concept’s rear helps it to get back on its wheels if it is ever knocked off upside down. The wheels are a special arrangement, each with a number of sections. In case of a puncture or damage, only the said section needs to be removed, rather than having to deal with the entire wheel.
Citroen 2020 Dakar Rally Vehicle Concept Car By Chu Hyung Kwon
Shock resistance. With modern advances such as the following, even the most severe of impacts will be dissipated: AeroGel, Carbon/Kevlar composite, and liquid metal. along with the formentioned simple self-righting system and the ability to climb right up the side of a pit make this Structural Skin car quite the formidable foe.