Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Sexy China

I’m a bit astonished.

China if you happen not to know is considered as the world’s largest country when it comes to population count. With more than 1.3 billion people, who would have thought that they were not able to create a single good looking car? With all those people, its amazing how not a single one of them were able to make a good looking car.

In view of this, my attention was drawn over the blog which I am currently reading right now. China has now their very own Geely Tiger GT which is the first sexy and cool car to ever come from a Chinese car manufacturer. It was released during the 2008 Beijing Auto Show which amazingly gained a lot of supporter and eventually became the star of the night against its competitors which includes Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche.

Here is the quote about the vehicle I found at the site.

As for performance, it is rumored to be powered by a 3.5 liter V-6 engine that produces 225 horsepower and 340 pound-feet torque. Again, no concrete details but it’s supposed to have a 0-60 mph time in about 5.5 seconds, and a final top speed of around 155. Not too impressive performance-wise, but it’s the styling that blows crowds away.

The Tiger, however, is a car I would be proud to own, and if its styling is any indication, then I think that China could make its mark on the auto industry yet.

Out-of-date Update

I know this is not new anymore, but still I want to blog about it. Pardon my being not the early-bird-kind, anyway as they say, its better late than sorry so here I go!

Honda had just launched a new ad campaign for their Accord based on Skydiving. You can look for the video at Youtube. The video itself actually doesn’t possess even the slightest indication of it being from Honda since it would merely allow users to go to DifficultIsWorthDoing.com. Once you go to this site, it will just appear to be a basic blog about skydiving but a wiser man would definitely observe that the Honda logo in the header as well as there is a build-up for the new Accord.

Green and Mean

This is amazingly one of the best vehicle I’ve seen in my entire life..

Mean and green, exactly something that will allow your eyes to drool.

This model is known as the Scorpion which was created by Ronn Motor Company (RMC), and is expected to be created this fall perhaps by October or so. Unless your blind, you need not to wait for other to tell you how good looking this vehicle is since it is entirely a stunning car that possess a looks to compete with any exotic, but it’s the mechanics that are the real beauty.

This model is the living proof that environmentally friendly cars don’t have to be sluggish and disgustingly ugly. This car is a hybrid, but above anything else, it is run by hydrogen. Yes, you can let your eyes roll now! Goodness I really want to have this model!!! Actually, it runs on a 30-40% hydrogen/gasoline blend.

As anyone would know, almost all kinds of hydrogen cars do make use of fuel cells, a extraordinary but expensive system that should needs to be improved. In this method, hydrogen will enter the fuel cell in where it is electrochemically changed into electricity that is used to powers the car.

The specs are:

Price: $150,000 (estimate)

Engine: 3.5 liter V-6

Top Speed: 200+ mph

Horsepower: 450

Torque: 302 lb-ft.

0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds

Mileage: 40+ mpg

I really want to have one. I just hope my money would suffice enough to allow me to buy such a remarkable and I would say extremely gorgeous model! I can’t wait to see the actual model! I really could not wait!!!!!

PS: as much as I want to provide a picture, I cant find the one that I’ve seen before…my apology.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Matchbox


One of my friend gave me a Matchbox toys for a token and I love it. Somehow it had satisfies my cravings for vehicles. If I could not actually get one model then for sure I can buy this cute matchbox to enjoy the feeling of having a new collection.

Matchbox is a die cast toy brand currently owned by Mattel, Inc. Matchbox toys were so named because the original models were packed in boxes similar in size and style to boxes of matches. The series became so popular that the Matchbox name was once widely used by the public as a genericized trademark for all die cast toy cars measuring approximately 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in length, regardless of brand. In the 1970s, Matchbox switched to the more conventional, plastic and cardboard "blister packs" used for other die cast cars such as Hot Wheels, although the box style packaging was re-introduced for the collector market in recent years, particularly successfully with the release of the "35th Anniversary of Superfast" series in 2004.


I remember the toy given to me by my dad when I am still young. I love reminiscing the past, it allows me to bring back to my ‘past-me’ someone who had been so brave in struggling to live a normal life despite the abnormalities of my being.

Thanks for the toy Ladee!

Ferrari Aiming for a New Affordable Model?

Really? hmmm

Rumor has it around, it’s flooding the internet, I saw many blogs that feature this topic. They say that Ferrari is on their way in developing a new entry level. It is expected to be a 2+2 V8 hardtop convertible which is aimed to be released on the American market in 2009, although Europe has to have it bit earlier.

Rumors say that the new member of Ferrari will be called the Dino, which is aimed to be one of the most good-looking Ferrari’s ever made. Lets just wait and see the result after all, 2009 is just a year ahead. I hope its really going to be cheaper but without sacrificing the quality. Im itching here, I cant wait to see it!

Buzz..Buzz..Buzz


JAY LENO TOLD DETROIT TO MAKE BETTER CARS!!!

Intriguing. Come on, he must have been taking ‘courage supplements’ to talk this way. What do you think?

"It ain't that hard folks -- make better cars."—these are the same words dubbed by famous late-night television host and car collector. The hosts said that he believes that there aint nobody who builds trucks as competent as Americans do; he took Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado as examples. He also added that when it comes to performance, American make also lead the scene "The Corvette Z06 has 505 horsepower, comes with a big warranty, and can hit 200 miles per hour. It weighs almost exactly the same as a half-million-dollar Porsche Carrera GT and gets higher mileage - 26 miles per gallon," words that were exactly utter by Leno.

Conversely, he added that Americans are such a failure when making economy cars "In order to make the more expensive car more appealing, U.S. companies feel as though they have to dumb down the cheaper car. When you get into a high-priced, well-made American car today and the key is in the ignition, you hear a melodic bong, bong. But when you get in a cheap American car, like a rental, and the key is left in, it goes plink, plink, and plink. It's just horrible. Every time you use the turn signal, it's like breaking a chicken leg."

With this, he suggests that the Detroit should follow the track created by Harley-Davidson, which had been noted before to have turned around its quality-control problems thus becomes as the market leader. The host further suggests "I believe that, all things being equal, Americans will buy American. It just has to be as good as the competition; it doesn't have to be better."

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

TRIVIA

For fun, I decided to post this trivia which I found from other site. have fun readers!

Top fuel dragsters accelerate at up to 5g from standing start. The nitromethane injection produces 6000 BHP.

The fastest time for removing a car engine, and replacing it is 42 seconds for a Ford Escort, on 21 November 1985.

An airbag moves up to 4500 mph within a second when triggered. A force of 200g is generated. They are designed to explode at an impact speed of 19 mph. The bag inflates within 40 milliseconds of a crash.

The Ferrari Formula 1 team is unique in the fact that it produces both chassis and engines for its cars.

Ferrari makes a maximum of 14 cars every day.

There were only 107 models of the Ford GT40 made of which only 7 were road cars.

The Worlds longest traffic hold-up was 110 miles long, between Paris and Lyon on the French Autoroute in 1980. A more recent contender for the title was a 100 mile long traffic Jam, near Hamburg in Germany in 1993.

The first known automobile was built in 1668, it was a two foot long steam powered model constructed by Ferdinand Verbiest, a Belgian Jesuit preist.

Luxembourg has the most crowded roads in Europe with 570 cars per 1,000 people.

The first car race ever seen in the United States was held in Chicago in 1895. The track ran from Chicago to Evanston. The winner was J. Frank Duryea, whose average speed was 71.5 miles per hour.

In 1924 a Ford automobile cost $265.

The first auto insurance policy is purchased in Westfield, MA, in 1897



Audi RS8


Just in case you are thinking that Audi would stop creating good cars after the popularity brought by their Audi R8 then you better think again. Good for the company since they now want to create a newer and upgraded version of their R8 which they will call as the Audi RS8.

If you will put these two models side by side, the 2009 Audi RS8 will still projects a more influential twin-turbo V-10 engine that is longed to create 580 hp. Amazing, right? Come to think of this, the new model has110 hp more than the first thus you can expect to drive as you would do with a Lamborghini Gallardo. The new model is also expected to run the speed of over 200 mph and it can hit 60 mph in an inspiring time of 4.0 seconds. Whew!! I can now imagine myself riding this. But wait, of course any model that is able to create such power is expected to heat up easily, Audi has an answer to this since it is mounted with better and more advanced cooling components in order to prevent it from heating up and catching fire once it hit the street.

Let me clear it again, this model is expected to be release next year but I just cant wait..

Zonda Cinque

If you are the type of person who would drool over limited edition cars or perhaps you just want to be noted on the street, then you must probably always on a search for supercar. Do you still remember the moment when Bugatti in 2007 planned to create an ultra-expensive vehicle? Tough luck since Pagani is also aiming for such with the whole new Zonda Cinque. You must not have heard enough about this vehicle but anyone who know this would love the fact that it is a street legal version of the new Zonda R.


So what does this car have to offer? MANY!

First thing first, it has a new carbon-titanium composite which was particularly designed for the Cinque by Pagani model itself. As expected, this material is much much lighter and tougher if compared to the carbon fiber. There is also a Cima sequential six speed, titanium and magnesium composite suspension and many new features. Now let’s go to the engine. It is mounted with 7.3 liter V12 that is skilled to pump out 678 stallions and 575 pound-feet of torque. Its highest speed falls on 217 mph.

Here are the SPECS:

Price: $1.5 million

Engine: 7.3 liter V12

Top Speed: 217 mph

Horsepower: 678

Torque: 575 pound-feet

0-60 mph: around 3.3 seconds

Oh my I’m drooling again…

Monday, June 9, 2008

Color and Accident



Are you aware that the color of your ride seriously increases the probability of meeting an accident while you drive? This is not some kind of a joke.

Based on the survey done by Churchill Motor Insurance, they found out that there is a direct correlation in terms of car color and accident frequency. Black are twice expected to be involved in accidents, same with the color cream.

According to the survey, the list are the colors that are expected to have an ill fate on the road.

1. Black
2. Silver
3. Green
4. Yellow
5. Blue
6. Grey
7. Red
8. Pink
9. White
10. Cream

Personality Car


Cars come in wide range of colors. If you are in a car market to buy your dirivng machine, one of the most common problems you have to deal to is to choose your car color.

What is the color of your car? Mine is black, red, pink, beige and white.

The color of your ride depicts your personality. Read the list below and see if it really suits yours

Black cars denote an aggressive personality or someone who's an outsider or rebel.


Silver cars indicate someone who's cool, calm and slightly aloof.


Green cars can often be chosen by people with hysterical tendencies.


Yellow cars signify someone who is idealistic and novelty loving.


Blue cars are chosen by the more introspective, reflective and cautious driver.


Gray cars represent those who are calm, sober and dedicated to their work.


Red cars denote those who are full of zest, energy and drive and who think, move and

talk quickly.


Pink cars are chosen by gentle, loving and affectionate drivers.


White cars represent status-seeking extrovert drivers.


Cream cars are the least likely to be involved in accidents and denote self-contained and

controlled owners.


So mine would be:

-I agree the aggressive personality that black connotes.

-The color of red agree to my personality of being a thinker though I’m not really that active.

-Pink agrees to my gentleness

-white is for status seeker and that’s ME!

-beige, no description.

Vehicle Accident


Last time, I’ve posted about my encounter of a man who happens to meet an accident along the way due to his desperate attempt to use his cell phone while driving. In view of this, I decided to write about the common road accidents so people would be alerted on how to prevent these things from happening.

Let me first ask mister wiki of car accident description: car accident is a road traffic incident which usually involves at least one road vehicle being in collision with, either another vehicle, another road user, or a stationary roadside object, and which may result in injury or property damage. Phrases used to describe accidents include: auto accident, car crash, car smash, car wreck, fender bender, motor vehicle accident (MVA), personal injury collision (PIC), road accident, road traffic accident (RTA), road traffic collision (RTC), road traffic incident (RTI), traffic collision.

As simple as it may sound, people are aware that most of the time, this simple happening can lead to death. More and more people falls victim, each year the number of road accidents never seem to go down. It does not choose its victims; in fact much renowned personality had also suffered the same fate. Consider the case of Louis IV of France who passed on his life in 1954 when he falls down from his horse. Same fate was experience William I during 1087 and William III in the year 1702. On present days, perhaps the most controversial road accident happened to Princess Diana.

There are many underlying causes of road accidents; one is driving in the influence of alcohol which contributes partly to about 93% of crashes. Anyone knows the fact that driving and alcohol just can’t get along. Accidents due to alcohol results to about 100,000 accidents every year in United States alone, this is based on the study done by the U.S. National Traffic Safety Administration. Authority found out that there is a higher risk when driving around 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. This is the time when people should suppose to go to their bed and sleep therefore they become drowsy on street.

Fatigue is another factor for road accidents. Some signs to watch out for before attempting to drive which may indicate fatigue are heavy eyelids, a drifting vehicle that wanders over road lines, frequent yawning, misjudging traffic situations, varying vehicle speed for no reason, seeing things "jump out" in the road, or irritable and daydreaming. If you sense that you are having these kinds of problem then it is better to do the following:

· Take a break from driving at least every two hours.

· Get a good night's sleep before a long trip.

· Share the driving whenever possible.

· Avoid long drives after work.

· Avoid drinking before driving.

· Pull over and stop when drowsiness, discomfort or loss of concentration occurs.

· Find out whether any medicine you are taking may affect your driving.

Sourced from: http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/07/20/the_6_most_common_causes_of_automobile_crashes.htm

Moreover, speeding can also be another problem. In fact, this is a multi-tiered threat seeing the fact that it does not merely reduce the amount of time needed to keep away from experiencing crash on the road but rather it also increases the danger of crashing. Driving in high speed is also the same as aggressive driving, the two are highly dangerous. So if you want to preserve your life, better act with cautious within the road. Life is too precious, take care of it.

Drive safely. Do not attempt to make the road your racing arena, at least think about the life of other people.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Cellphone and Driving

Yesterday, I happen to come across an accident on the street although it is not something which means life and dead, I hurriedly cross the street to see what happened. It was a man on his late 40s, smiling like crazy after he loss track of his driving, telling people its ‘alright’ because he’s good as new. Perplexed by the scene, I sneak over the conversation of the police and this not-so-insane man, I heard the man was talking on the phone with his wife when he started to be so caught up in the conversation and BOOM he met an accident. Cellphone while driving? I could almost roll my eyes in front of this careless living creature standing in front of me.

Although I consider myself as a pro when it comes to driving, I think being new to it should not be use as an excuse for doing such an unforgiving act while traveling on the road. For once, come to think about other people around you. What if a child crossed on the street and you’re too busy talking on the phone? What if you hit such an innocent child? And you started to blame their parents of being irresponsible for allowing the child to go out on the street alone. Although the parents have their own fault, still you cannot blame the entire things to them.


Cellphone and driving just don’t mix.

Here are some rules to guide you:

· 5 states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington), the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands have enacted jurisdiction-wide cell phone laws prohibiting driving while talking on handheld cell phones.

· With the exception of Washington State, these laws are all primary enforcement—an officer may ticket a driver for using a handheld cell phone while driving without any other traffic offense taking place.

· 17 states and the District of Columbia have special cell phone driving laws for novice drivers.

· School bus drivers in 15 states and the District of Columbia are prohibited from all cell phone use when passengers are present, except for in emergencies.

· Washington, Minnesota and New Jersey are the only states to ban text messaging for all drivers, but other states are expected to follow suit.

· New Jersey has primary enforcement—an officer may ticket a driver for texting while driving without any other traffic offense taking place. Washington's law is secondarily enforced.


article source: http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html

Teens Without License

According to the survey done by Federal Highway Administration, the number is declining when it comes to teens that are getting their driver license. Sad truth. Back then, almost a half of kids ages 16 years had them but now, it’s continuing to go down. I can’t get the real logic behind. Why are kids getting this feeling that it is not really necessary to get driver’s license? I guess its because of the increasing cost of getting one or it may be because of the fact that they’re too lazy to even spend their time just to get seek a license for himself. Probably, another factor could be because they love the thrill that it gives them. You know, driving around the town with their peers, getting over with the local police, stuffs like these can really be exciting, I admit.

It is also a way to go away with mom and dad! Funny.

This is out of order. I guess authorities should be stricter this time; parents should also their means to prevent their kids from fooling around authorities. After all, when accidents happen it is only the time when they would regret their action and too bad, the regret comes late. School should also play their part. Why not instill to these kids the fact that driving around without a license isn’t fun at all?

Surely, this is not an overnight problem. Sooner it will get worse, its better to act as early as NOW than regret the fact of being too careless.

Teens Without License

According to the survey done by Federal Highway Administration, the number is declining when it comes to teens that are getting their driver license. Sad truth. Back then, almost a half of kids ages 16 years had them but now, it’s continuing to go down. I can’t get the real logic behind. Why are kids getting this feeling that it is not really necessary to get driver’s license? I guess its because of the increasing cost of getting one or it may be because of the fact that they’re too lazy to even spend their time just to get seek a license for himself. Probably, another factor could be because they love the thrill that it gives them. You know, driving around the town with their peers, getting over with the local police, stuffs like these can really be exciting, I admit.

It is also a way to go away with mom and dad! Funny.

This is out of order. I guess authorities should be stricter this time; parents should also their means to prevent their kids from fooling around authorities. After all, when accidents happen it is only the time when they would regret their action and too bad, the regret comes late. School should also play their part. Why not instill to these kids the fact that driving around without a license isn’t fun at all?

Surely, this is not an overnight problem. Sooner it will get worse, its better to act as early as NOW than regret the fact of being too careless.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Did I buy the Nano?

Back then, I’ve written here at my blog about my interest of buying the cheapest car in the whole universe! Well, I admit I wanted to make a scene. I wanted people to see that despite the price, it can still give the sense of pride and honor one would most likely get when they are traveling down the busy street. So, did I buy the Nano? YES!! this is what my new pet looks like

click on the image for the source

For a developing country like India, I’m glad they were able to come up with an inexpensive mode of transportation in order for any people could afford. You could not ask anything else more, there is enough room for the family, and there is still room to house other supplies. The features and contours are sleek and neat; in fact, you would not even think that it is available for such a small price!

The question now, could this small vehicle bring me to work? Yes it can. In fact, it is created to function like the rest of vehicle models do. I’ll be forever be grateful to its manufacturer, it haven’t hurt my budget but in return it gave me the satisfaction that I need.


Of course when you compare it to other expensive vehicle on the street, you’ll definitely choose the other but with the price of the Nano, why should I ask for more? This is an advancement of science that we should all be proud of and I wish the manufacturer would find their way to export this model to other developing countries so ordinary people will have a taste of how it is to drive a four-wheeled vehicle.


Til then! My dad asked me if we could road test my Nano.

P.S. I think daddy’s proud of my choice, I could see it in his smile. lolz!



Smart Car Still Alive After Hitting Two Trucks

When you are driving a small car and suddenly a big one overtake you, a feeling of worry would usually envelop your system. This is not a bizarre feeling at all because who would want to be sweep away with these giants of the street? The news on the web weeks ago strike my attention the most, a smart car was hit by two trucks but end up alive! Amazingly true! I thought small vehicles are like a weakling on the street that would not even dare to protect their user.

The picture says it all; it is a true to life world crash test utilizing the ever nice Mercedes Benz Smart ForTwo city car. This incident took place somewhere in North America. The actual happening took place when a Smart ForTwo got rear-ended was hit by huge GMC box truck which more or less weights a total of 10 to 12 thousand pounds.

With the said incident, it had only proven that despite the size, Mercedes Benz sure that they are created in accordance to the toughness that will protect its occupants in case of collision or crash. My friend actually owns this model so I had to go straight to their house to see the actual look of this amazing driving machine. When I got to touch them, the very first thing that enters my mind is the fact that even a people merely by touching the vehicle could attest on how sturdy it is. It feels rigid and strong.

I think, this is what vehicles should make of. I’m glad that despite their size, the company had exerted much of their effort in ensuring its toughness With this, kudos to Mercedes Benz for proving that they are still indeed the best in the industry! .


Monday, June 2, 2008

F1 Video Game; Now with Codemasters

Aren’t you’re one of those people who are sweep on their feet the moment when they play racing video game? In this game, you don’t have to worry about police racing your way merely because you violated the speed limit of the road, a typical scene in life. With this, speed is the game and it is your speed which will determine your fate. The faster you are the better chance you have in winning.

Its official! For this season, Codemaster won the bid for Formula 1 video games. The company triumphantly won over Sony after the later wished to renewing the ridiculously high bid. Lucky for Codemaster, they were able to get the right mix to finally allow Bernie Ecclestone to give them the right to license the fame. With this, people can expect a whole new game this time, it could be better or worse, who knows?

However, Codemaster, thrilled with the thought that they finally won the most coveted chance to finally host the game told the media about their intention that they will exhaust all means just to give every costumer the fun that they want as they try to fill up all the flaws seen on the previous games when it was still hosted by Sony. They proclaim that the F1 game will be created multi-platform which simply connotes that if in case you own any portable gaming system, next-generation console, or even a PC competent enough to host gaming then there is a big chance that you can triumphantly pick up the new F1 game from Codemasters. It is not a surprising idea that the company won the bid seeing that Codemasters would fork over the dough just to get the cherries on top. They are the same company behind the development of Colin McRae and Race Driver games.

“Formula One is ambitious in expanding its reach with more circuits planned beyond recent additions in the Middle East and China. It is also ambitious in expanding its reach via technology. The digital communities that computer and video gaming creates will play a key role in further growing the Formula One audience and connecting them globally,” these words were uttered by Rod Cousen which is the chief executive officer of Codemasters.

They further said that with the success, brings the dedication to face the challenge better. “The combination of Formula One’s new momentum of expansion and Codemasters’ contemporary technology and past experience is the breaking of a new dawn for the sport, on the track and on the HD game screen.”- by Chris Deering, chairman, Codemasters.

The said wiining gave Codemaster the chance to feature all Grand Prix circuits, Formula One teams, driver, and likenesses. They said that the championship game will be patterned along with the EGO Game which is the best so far in the industry. Looking for means wherein they can employ advanced graphics as well as physics technology so they could provide the best and perhaps the unmatched cinematic excellence to people most specially gamers.

With this, reviewers will most likely expect a rise in the demand of the newly released F1 game once it comes into the real world. Perhaps, it will be another best-seller. Lets just hope and pray that Codemaster will be able to stick with their words as soon as they release their version and I just hope that will exceed all features offered by Sony.

F1 race had always been fun, and Codemaster promises to provide more fun and excitement in obstacles placed in every laps and roads that the player will meet. Lets wait and see…