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| Posted: 17 May 2012 01:12 AM PDT  Mille Miglia 2012: oggi il via da Brescia Questa sera partirà la Mille Miglia, gara di fama mondiale riservata alle vetture storiche che ogni anno vede impegnati centinaia di concorrenti sulle strade d'Italia. Quest'anno[...] |
| Posted: 17 May 2012 01:12 AM PDT  Vídeo: GT-R Track Pack versus 911 Turbo S Filed under: Nissan, Porsche, Cupés, Deportivos Un circuito: Brands Hatch. Una comparativa: 911 Turbo S contra Nissan GT-R Track Pack. Un piloto: Chris Harris. Y todo grabado en vídeo para tu disfrute. ¿Necesitas más argumentos para correr "al otro lado" y disfrutar de la prueba? Te diré que el Nissan GT-R que Harris prueba es muy similar al que Lucas Ordoñez utilizará este fin de semana para intentar ganar la categoría SP8T en las 24 Horas de Nurburgring.Continue reading Vídeo: GT-R Track Pack versus 911 Turbo SVídeo: GT-R Track Pack versus 911 Turbo S originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 17 May 2012 03:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 17 May 2012 01:12 AM PDT  Vuelve el Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati, pero ahora se llama Edizione Maserati Filed under: Utilitarios, AbarthPincha la imagen para ver la galería Lo esperábamos en el Salón de Ginebra de este año, pero de pronto, sin razón aparente, el 695 Tributo Maserati desapareció del programa de la muestra, y no hizo acto de presencia. Ahora reaparece tres meses después en forma de nota de prensa oficial de la marca. Se llama ahora 695 Edizione Maserati (ligero cambio de nombre), y conserva prácticamente todos los atributos anunciados previamente, como son el motor 1,4 TJet de 180 caballos, el cambio secuencial, el escape "dualmode" Monza con colas de escape inspiradas por las del Quattroporte, las llantas de 17 pulgadas también de clara inspiración del tridente. El interior tiene piel Frua, salpicadero en fibra de carbono mate, un juego de maletas a medida de la marca Tramontano, y un equipo de sonido JBL con amplificador de ocho canales y nueve altavoces con 400 vatios de potencia sonora.Gallery: Abarth 695 Tributo MaseratiContinue reading Vuelve el Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati, pero ahora se llama Edizione MaseratiVuelve el Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati, pero ahora se llama Edizione Maserati originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 17 May 2012 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 17 May 2012 01:11 AM PDT  Mercato auto Europa: ad Aprile le immatricolazioni al -6.5%; la posizione di UNRAE Arrivano puntuali i dati UNRAE e ACEA relativi alle immatricolazioni in Europa nel mese di Aprile 2012: il quadro che ne emerge è quello di un mercato continentale "tenuto a galla" dalla[...] |
| Posted: 17 May 2012 12:15 AM PDT  Ventas abril 2012: Rusia Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de abril las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Rusia se incrementaron en un 14,0% en relación al mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 266.267 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron: SUBEN VW +82,2% Chery +361,9% Geely +195,3% BAJAN IZH -72,0% Haima -71,1% ZAZ -46,8% Continue reading Ventas abril 2012: RusiaVentas abril 2012: Rusia originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 17 May 2012 02:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 17 May 2012 12:15 AM PDT  BMW M6 safety car voor MotoGP BMW M levert ook dit jaar weer een officiële safety car voor de MotoGP kampioenschappen. En dit keer hebben ze voor hun M6 gekozen om de tweewielers voor te gaan. Hij maakt zijn debuut komend weekend tijdens de 24 uur van de Nürburgring, alwaar de BMW M6 MotoGP Safety Car voorop zal rijden tijdens de [...]verwante verhalenWat te denken van een klassieke Mercedes Hot Rod?Terreinrijden met een Corvette, je doet het verkeerdBMW E30 333i uiterst zeldzaam en niet voor onsPagani Zonda 760 RS gespot!Bizar: een eland koppen en toch op tijd op je werk |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 11:31 PM PDT  Bizar: een eland koppen en toch op tijd op je werk Een mevrouw rijdt onderweg naar haar werk een eland aan, loopt ernstige verwondingen op maar komt toch op tijd. Hoe zit dat? Dat zal ik jullie vertellen. Deze mevrouw reed haar woon-werk route in haar Chrysler Sebring en raakte onderweg een eland. En ze raakte hem hard ook: de voorruit en het dak zijn niet [...]verwante verhalen2000 pk Hennessey Ford GT pakt wereldrecord [video]Wat te denken van een klassieke Mercedes Hot Rod?Terreinrijden met een Corvette, je doet het verkeerdBMW E30 333i uiterst zeldzaam en niet voor onsPagani Zonda 760 RS gespot! |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 10:53 PM PDT  Tushek Supercars: aprirà un concessionario in Inghilterra ? Il produttore Tushek Supercars sarebbe pronto ad aprire un concessionario in Inghilterra e istituire rivenditori autorizzati in diversi Paesi, stando a quanto riportato da Evo. La T500, realizzata in[...] |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 07:54 PM PDT Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber | F1 Fanatic round-up Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.In today's round-up: Sauber CEO Monisha Kaltenborn now owns one-third of the team.Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright. |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 07:54 PM PDT Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber | F1 Fanatic round-up Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.In today's round-up: Sauber CEO Monisha Kaltenborn now owns one-third of the team.Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright. |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 07:53 PM PDT Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber | F1 Fanatic round-up Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.In today's round-up: Sauber CEO Monisha Kaltenborn now owns one-third of the team.Kaltenborn takes one-third stake in Sauber is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright. |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 05:27 PM PDT  Official: Gazoo Racing drums up twincharged 320-horsepower Toyota GT86 Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Toyota As if turbos weren't enough.Gazoo Racing (full name: Gazoo Racing Masters of Nürburgring) has unveiled a concept racing version of the famed Toyota GT86 that features both a turbocharger and a supercharger to offer up 320 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The car, officially called the Sport FR Concept, oozes high performance out of its fenders and includes Gazoo brakes, spoilers and suspension tuning, according to FT86Club.com. However, few specifics were available.Toyota teamed up with Gazoo earlier this year to help jump start it's small-displacement engines. Earlier this year, Toyota gave the green light to the iQ Supercharger. Gazoo was expected to build about 100 of those cars.Gazoo Racing drums up twincharged 320-horsepower Toyota GT86 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 05:26 PM PDT  Retrofitted BMW M3 electric will compete in Pikes Peak race Filed under: EV/Plug-in, BMW, USA Last year, a BMW i8 plug-in hybrid was featured in the Tom Cruise-starring Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. This year, another BMW electric-drive vehicle is looking to make a star performance, and without the editing or tricky camera angles. A 1995 BMW M3 has been retrofitted with a 420-horsepower electric motor and will compete in the "electric" heat in this year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, aka the 90th Race to the Clouds.EV West, which built the car, posted a minute-long video on YouTube showing the car laying waste to a poor set of tires. EV West is based in San Marcos, Calif., about 35 miles (or, in this little beast, about 20 minutes) north of San Diego. About 100 cars and about 120 motorcycles will be competing in the Pikes Peak competition in July, including six other electric vehicles. See the complete list here, and scroll down below to watch the video.Continue reading Retrofitted BMW M3 electric will compete in Pikes Peak raceRetrofitted BMW M3 electric will compete in Pikes Peak race originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 16 May 2012 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 04:51 PM PDT  Pics Aplenty: BMW celebrates 40 years of M Filed under: Classics, Performance, BMW, Luxury When we think of the BMW M division, the 1978 M1 comes instantly to mind, followed by the E30 M3 and then the 2001-2002 M Coupe. But the company's in-house hot rod shop actually dates back to 1972, when it was formed as a subsidiary to manage the company's racing operations, dubbed BMW Motorsport. It was this month 40 years ago that what is known today as BMW M GmbH was launched. So to celebrate its anniversary, BMW has offloaded some 50 lustworthy images celebrating that performance history. See them all in our gallery.Pics Aplenty: BMW celebrates 40 years of M originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 04:51 PM PDT  Fotos espía: MINI 2013 (F56) Filed under: MINI, Fotos espía, UtilitariosHaz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería Por el MINI no pasan los años. Su estética retro tiene la inherente ventaja de dulcificar el impacto del tiempo, y mientras que prácticamente todos sus rivales envejecen a pasos agigantados, el eterno juguete de Oxford conserva todo su encanto. Lo cual no quita para que ya vaya necesitando una actualización. El modelo actual fue lanzado en 2006, así que ya va siendo hora de darle relevo para evitar que su escasa competencia se le suba por las barbas. El nuevo F56 aparece hoy en nuestras pantallas disfrazado de limón, un poquito más ancho y más largo, si bien la longitud de los voladizos (particularmente el delantero) podría no ser representativa dado el camuflaje de las unidades, que estaría cubriendo un nuevo frontal al estilo Rocketman. Lo mejor que puedes hacer para buscar sus medidas es fijarte en la posición de los grupos ópticos, igualmente provisionales. Supuestamente, el MINI F56 hará uso de un buen puñado de elementos compartidos con el nuevo Serie 1 para reducir costes, así como un pequeño motor de tres cilindros. Puedes leer mucho más sobre el F56 y los planes de MINI a medio plazo haciendo clic aquí.Gallery: Fotos espía: MINI 2013 (F56) Share TweetFotos espía: MINI 2013 (F56) originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 16 May 2012 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 04:12 PM PDT  Spy Shots: Supercharged Jaguar F-Type R spotted testing? Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Performance, Etc., Jaguar, UK, Luxury Our spy photographers appear to have grabbed the first glimpse at Jaguar's upcoming F-Type R. Judging by the not-so-subtle "F" camouflage and quad exhaust outlets, odds are this is the more high-strung version of the next convertible from Jaguar. What exactly is under the hood? That remains to be seen, though early reports suggest its something other than the tried-and-true blown 5.0-liter V8 we've come to know and love. The base F-Type will get along with a turbocharged V6, and the brawnier R model will likely bow with something packing eight cylinders and power figures in the neighborhood of 500 horsepower. So, when can we get our hands on this creation? A final launch date is murky at best, though there is some indication Jaguar could hold onto the V8 F-Type until later in the model's lifecycle, but doesn't quite dovetail with the fact that Jaguar is already road-testing the machine. Chances are we'll see the F-Type R earlier than expected.Supercharged Jaguar F-Type R spotted testing? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 03:39 PM PDT  Video teaser Opel Adam Video teaser ufficiale dedicato alla nuova Opel Adam, l'ultima utilitaria della casa di Rüsselsheim che debutterà sul mercato nel 2013, dopo l'unveiling programmato per il Salone di Parigi (29[...] |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 03:39 PM PDT  Report: Pininfarina turns first net profit since 2004 Filed under: Etc., Europe, Earnings/Financials, Design/StyleAutomotive News reports Pininfarina projects it will turn a profit for 2012, thanks in part to debt restructuring. The Italian design studio hasn't seen a profit in eight years, but signed a deal in April to restructure $182.6 million in debt. The move effectively stretched the studio's repayment deadline from 2015 to 2018. At the same time, Pininfarina announced it will likely see an operating loss this year, but a one-time gain of $57.6 million will result in the net profit. Last year, the company lost $8.3 million in the first quarter, though that figure has dropped to just under $4 million during Q1 2012. Pininfarina also saw its net revenue increase by $2.9 million. The company designs vehicles for manufacturers the world over, including makes like Ferrari, Maserati, Rolls-Royce and Cadillac, though CEO Silvio Pietro Angori recently announced China is set to become the studio's largest market this year. That title was previously held by Germany.Pininfarina turns first net profit since 2004 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 03:39 PM PDT  Official: Lola files for bankruptcy Filed under: Motorsports, Earnings/Financials, UK, MISCLola may not be a name recognized by the average consumer, but racing fans will know it well. The British concern has built and continues to build race cars that have spanned an enormous variety of series and disciplines since its founding in 1958, including (but not limited to) Formula One, Le Mans, CART and just about every formula feeder series you could think of, including Formula Two, Formula 3, Formula 3000, Formula 5000 and A1GP. Now, unfortunately, the company is filing for bankruptcy protection. The reasons are pretty simple: too many expenses and not enough revenue, although tax credits it was due from the British government are also said to be partially to blame. As a result, the outfit responsible for - among numerous other accolades - five LMP2 titles at Le Mans since 2000 alone is entering financial administration as it seeks new investors. Along with it, Lola Cars is taking Lola Composites, however the effect this might have on its concerns in defense and aerospace (among other areas) remains to be seen. As is the future of the SP/300.R track car which Lola builds for Caterham, or the countless racing teams that continue to count on Lola to build and support their sports prototypes. But with so many racing programs at stake, we can hardly imagine the company's considerable capabilities and expertise will go unclaimed for long. Scroll down for the official announcement.Continue reading Lola files for bankruptcyLola files for bankruptcy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 03:38 PM PDT  Translogic examines the power of plug-in hybrids for commercial fleets Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Ford, Videos The crew at Translogic took the time to stop by and see the the team at ALTe Powertrain Technologies. Founded by a group of former Tesla Motors executives, the company focuses on building plug-in hybrid conversions for fleet vehicles. From creations like a Ford F-150 with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and two 60 kW electric motors to full-size delivery trucks, buses and vans, the company is focused on reducing fuel consumption on some of the largest and hardest-working machinery out there. ALTe says the F-150 conversion supplies up to 465 pound-feet of torque, which is more than the old 4.6-liter V8. Most of the truck conversions come with 22 kWh lithium-ion battery packs, yielding 25-40 miles of all-electric range. From there, the four-cylinder kicks in to keep the batteries charged and the motors spinning. ALTe says the company has focused on Ford conversions first, since the F-Series is the best-selling pickup in the country. While E-Series and Panther-based creations are also on the docket, ALTe is also focusing on partnering with OEMs in China. Scroll down below to check out the video for yourself.Continue reading Translogic examines the power of plug-in hybrids for commercial fleetsTranslogic examines the power of plug-in hybrids for commercial fleets originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 16 May 2012 17:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 03:38 PM PDT  Holden Commodore Expected to be Announced for US Soon Holden Commodore Expected to be Announced for US SoonThe latest rumblings from Down Under are suggesting that GM subsidiary Holden will soon announce its plan to export the V8 Commodore to the American market as the Chevrolet SS Performance sedan. If and when that announcement comes, as it's expected to, it will confirm speculation that the mysterious "SS" badge recently filed with the... more |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 02:59 PM PDT  Official: Toyota GT 86, Lexus LFA racers ready for Nürburgring 24 Hours Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Europe, Lexus, Toyota, RacingToyota and Lexus are gearing up for this year's Nüburgring 24 Hours. The two companies plan to take to the track with a total of five entries, including four Toyota GT 86 race cars and one Lexus LFA. Prepped by factory tuner Gazoo Racing, the LFA will compete in the SP8 class while two of the GT 86 models will go fender-to-fender in the SP3 class. Those will be joined by two more GT 86 racers built by Toyota Motorsport and competing under the Toyota Swiss Racing Team banner in the V3 class for production vehicles. Gazoo Racing has already had a little fun at the Nüburgring this year. While competing at two shorter events at the legendary track, the LFA took home two wins. This year's 24-hour endurance race kicks off this weekend, May 17-20. The even will be streamed online here and here. Scroll down for the quick press release.Continue reading Toyota GT 86, Lexus LFA racers ready for Nürburgring 24 HoursToyota GT 86, Lexus LFA racers ready for Nürburgring 24 Hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 02:25 PM PDT  Documentación filtrada de Fisker revela un importante retraso para el Atlantic (y algunas de sus especificaciones técnicas) Filed under: Industria, Híbridos, verdes y alternativos, FiskerHaz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería Nos duele el alma solo de pensar en ello, pero hay serias posibilidades de que no lleguemos a ver nunca el Atlantic en los concesionarios. Con el Karma, Fisker ha descubierto que ser un fabricante novato con planes excesivamente ambiciosos termina pagándose muy caro, y una serie de problemas de distribución y técnicos han terminado poniendo a la compañía contra las cuerdas. Ahora mismo Tom LaSorda está buscando capital para las arcas de Fisker, y precisamente la documentación entregada a los inversores revela que el lanzamiento del Atlantic se iría finalmente al ecuador de 2014, y no a mediados de 2013 como fue anunciado. Según unos archivos filtrados, el antiguo Project Nina, diseñado para competir en precio con el equivalente a un Serie 3 o Serie 5 dependiendo del nivel de acabado y las opciones (de 50.000 a 60.000 dólares en EEUU), debería fabricarse finalmente en la antigua fábrica de GM en Delaware que hasta hace poco Fisker estaba modernizando. Gallery: Fisker AtlanticContinue reading Documentación filtrada de Fisker revela un importante retraso para el Atlantic (y algunas de sus especificaciones técnicas)Documentación filtrada de Fisker revela un importante retraso para el Atlantic (y algunas de sus especificaciones técnicas) originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 16 May 2012 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 02:25 PM PDT  Video: Tony Hawk jumps Lexus LFA on skateboard Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Lexus, Luxury Give a Lexus LFA to an auto journalist and there's going to be an attempt to drift it. Give that same LFA to the gents at Blendtec and they're likely to see if it, or at least a piece of it, will blend. Then turn that LFA over to Tony Hawk to use for his birthday and he will, naturally, line the thing up outside of his office and see if he can ollie it. Sure, he had the help of a generous ramp, but we can't blame him. The LFA is $375,000 of sensitive parts that wouldn't react well, nor inexpensively, to flying skateboard trucks. Scroll down to see the 44-year-old Hawk do what he does best.Continue reading Tony Hawk jumps Lexus LFA on skateboardTony Hawk jumps Lexus LFA on skateboard originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 02:25 PM PDT  BMW E30 333i uiterst zeldzaam en niet voor ons Een E30 met een gigantische zescilinder voorin. Short-range versnellingsbak, limited slip diff en 200 pk. Oh boy. Eén land springt er op een of andere manier altijd uit in vanalles BMW-gerelateerds. In Zuid-Afrika heeft BMW gedaan wat de rest van de wereld verbood. Unieke 7 Series, 5 Series, zelfs Land Rover Defenders met een BMW [...]verwante verhalenDit wordt de Porsche Macan. Ongeveer2000 pk Hennessey Ford GT pakt wereldrecord [video]Wat te denken van een klassieke Mercedes Hot Rod?Terreinrijden met een Corvette, je doet het verkeerdPagani Zonda 760 RS gespot! |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 01:48 PM PDT  Report: Leaked Fisker Atlantic documents reveal big production delay, specs Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Plants/Manufacturing, Fisker, Electric, Luxury The Fisker Atlantic extended-range plug-in vehicle will start production about a year after its previously estimated mid-2013 date, Inside EVs blog reports, citing leaked company documents that were dated "a few weeks ago." The Atlantic, formerly known as Project Nina, will compete pricewise against the BMW 3 Series and 5 Series sedans, as well as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class, Jaguar XF and Audi A4 and A6. That would put the model in the $50,000 to $60,000 range, according to the publication. The model, which will still be produced at Fisker's Delaware plant, will have 300 horsepower, a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds and emissions of 50 grams per kilometer of CO2, Inside EVs reports, citing the documents. "As these documents are obviously leaked investor documents and highly confidential, I am not prepared to comment any further," a Fisker representative tells Autoblog sister site, AutoblogGreen. The status of the Atlantic has been in question since plans for the former General Motors plant in Delaware were put on hold once the U.S. Department of Energy froze most of the $529 million in loans earmarked for the California-based company. Fisker unveiled the Atlantic at the New York Auto Show last month, saying that the car's price tag would be "a much lower price point" than Fisker's Karma sedan.Leaked Fisker Atlantic documents reveal big production delay, specs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 01:47 PM PDT  Pagani Zonda 760 RS gespot! Haters gaan haten maar de Pagani Zonda 760 RS is vooralsnog niet in een onvindbare garage verdwenen. De Chileense eigenaar crost er gewoon mee door Santiago. Je bent knotsgek ook als je de meest heftige Pagani ooit koopt en er niet mee zou rijden. Koop dan gewoon een Zonda met kaal carbonfiber plaatwerk. Gelukkig lijkt [...]verwante verhalenMazda lacht elektro-auto's uit & dragbike sprint in 6.94 seconden naar 323 km/u #Groen7Dit wordt de Porsche Macan. Ongeveer2000 pk Hennessey Ford GT pakt wereldrecord [video]Wat te denken van een klassieke Mercedes Hot Rod?Terreinrijden met een Corvette, je doet het verkeerd |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 01:13 PM PDT  Antique EVs get their due at auctions, new museum Filed under: EV/Plug-in, USA As Americans buy more Nissan Leafs, Chevrolet Volts and other electric-drive vehicles, some of those models' forefathers are getting their due by way of auctions and museum exhibits. A 1909 Walker Vehicle Co. delivery van recently sold on eBay for $127,500, signifying that old-school vehicles that predate the Nissan Leaf by a 100 or so years can fetch a pretty penny, according to the Wall Street Journal. The 1909 Walker, which is mounted on solid rubber tires, is one of hundreds of EVs produced around the turn of the 20th Century as early car customers looked for a quieter, cleaner alternative to what were loud and dirty internal combustion engines. Chicago-based Walker also made early variants of hybrid vehicles, according to the WSJ. With contemporary EV sales expected to rise during the next few years, car collectors are seeking out and paying for early versions of battery-electric vehicles. In fact, those thinking that the Walker set some sort of pricing record from the eBay sale would be mistaken. Last August, an 1899 Columbia Electric Landaulet sold at an auction for $550,000, making it the priciest antique EV ever sold. Meanwhile, America's Car Museum, which opens in Tacoma, Washington, on June 2 will have an "Alternative Propulsion" exhibit that will include a 1912 Standard Electric Open Tourer (still roadworthy, the museum says) and a 1914 Detroit Electric Priscilla. In all, the 165,000-square-foot museum will have more than 350 cars, trucks and motorcycles.Antique EVs get their due at auctions, new museum originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 01:13 PM PDT  Official: NHTSA proposes mandatory stability control on big rigs, busses Filed under: Truck, Government/Legal, SafetyStability control was made mandatory on passenger vehicles for this current model year, but it's still not a requirement for semis and busses. But that could soon be changing, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed requiring the technology on all new large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses. While big rigs and their brethren are often available with stability control, the rule would make the feature standard, with manufacturers given between two and four years to comply. NHTSA says the change in policy could save about 50 lives a year, and prevent over 2,300 crashes. Further, research into the effectiveness of stability control systems in preventing rollover crashes shows that over half of all such accidents could be prevented by adopting it.Scroll down to read the full press release.Continue reading NHTSA proposes mandatory stability control on big rigs, bussesNHTSA proposes mandatory stability control on big rigs, busses originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2012 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 16 May 2012 01:13 PM PDT  Aston Martin confirma que el proyecto Lagonda sigue vivo; nuevo concept el año que viene Filed under: Conceptuales, LagondaHaz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería La muerte de Maybach y la pérdida de los posibles puentes que se hubieran podido tender entre Aston Martin y Daimler no parecen haber cancelado la resurrección de Lagonda, sino simplemente retrasarla. A pesar de que la falta de noticias sobre la futura marca todoterreno de Aston Martin nos hacía pensar lo peor (o lo mejor, según se mire) Ulrich Bez, máximo responsable de la compañía británica, ha confirmado que sus ingenieros siguen trabajando en un nuevo modelo para Lagonda. En palabras de Bez, Europa y Estados Unidos son mercados "deprimidos" para Aston Martin, mientras que China está experimentando un fuerte crecimiento. Sin embargo, el consumidor chino no está interesado en mostrar su riqueza paseándose en un deportivo de lujo (Ferrari parece que opina bien distinto...), así que hay motivos para tener una línea de modelos alternativos y más "domesticados" bajo la marca Lagonda. Gallery: Ginebra 2009: Lagonda ConceptContinue reading Aston Martin confirma que el proyecto Lagonda sigue vivo; nuevo concept el año que vieneAston Martin confirma que el proyecto Lagonda sigue vivo; nuevo concept el año que viene originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 16 May 2012 15:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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