The Prime Minister of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev during a tour of the city of Kazan in Russia, led by himself a Mercedes M-Class, but probably forgot to put the handbrake so the M-Class to take the course to fall onto the crowd. Fortunately people managed security and stopping the car before it hit a man.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
New Bugatti Atless Concept by Canadian Amadou Ndiaye
Here's an innovative concept. It is the work of Canadian Amadou Ndiaye. We propose two cars in one. A GT for use on roads and a race car to run on circuit.
By adding or removing certain body panels it is possible to switch from one configuration to another. This is an attractive concept in principle but may be less obvious to live in reality.
To realize this concept, called Altess, Amadou Ndiaye was inspired by the Bugatti Atlantic and 35 of the great era of the brand.
First images of "Chinese Hummer"
The internet appeared first images of the future "Chinese Hummer".
According to newspaper ChinaCarTimes, company Dongfeng, intends to produce its own version of the Hummer.
Some time ago a Chinese company of a clone army HMMWV "Humvee" named Meng Shi (fierce soldier). The new model will be less "legitimately" because they intend to do so based on the concept of HX, shown for the first time in 2008 the salon in Detroit.
China has built the world's longest over-water bridge
In China today, June 30, officially opened the world's longest over-water bridge. The length of the bridge over the bay of Jiaozhou in the Yellow Sea. Organized a six-lane bridge on vehicular traffic density of up to 30 thousand vehicles per day, which was opened this morning, reports Associated Press referring to the Chinese Central Television. If this bridge was in Europe, it is easily linked to France with Great Britain, because its length exceeds the width of the English Channel.
The bridge over the bay of Jiaozhou sea was built in four years, the cost of the work amounted to more than 10 billion yuan (1.5 billion dollars). The bridge is supported by over 5 thousand concrete piles, which can withstand an 8-point earthquake.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, the longest sea surface above the bridge was considered a bridge-causeway across Lake Pontchartrain in the U.S. state of Louisiana. This building, built in 1956, yields on the length of the Chinese Bridge for more than 4 km. Currently, seven of the ten longest bridges in the world, including record-length 164 km, are located in China.
Mandy Lange Crowned Miss Tuning 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Rolls-Royce Masterpiece London 2011 Drophead Coupe【Video】
Rolls-Royce unveiled a one-off bespoke Phantom Drophead Coupe that was hand-built at the company’s home of Goodwood, England.
Designed for the "perfect weekend get-away" the bespoke Phantom features a one-of-a-kind Asprey jewellery box which is built into the glove compartment. Before the top goes down, the removable jewellery box acts as a quick stash for rings, cufflinks and earrings. Other bespoke details include teak decking with mother-of-pearl inlays, embroidered R-R logos in headrests, engraved tread plates, white instrument dials, rotary controllers and clock finished in mother-of-pearl.
The coupe will use the standard 6.7-liter V12 engine cranking out 453-hp and 531 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm.
Inside, it gets a leather interior in Seashell with Navy Blue contrast color, embroidered headrests, and yacht-inspired teak decking. Mother-of-pearl inlays highlight the Santos Palissander wood veneer and dash-mounted clock.
Press Release
Rolls-Royce presents one-off bespoke Drophead Coupé at Masterpiece London 2011
Rolls-Royce Motors Cars proudly presents a very special Phantom Drophead Coupé, hand-built by craftspeople at the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England. The highly bespoke model was designed to capture the essence of a perfect weekend get-away, offering drivers and their passengers the ultimate luxurious and relaxing experience in roof-down motoring.
As well as bespoke luggage, the Masterpiece London 2011 Drophead Coupé features a one-off Asprey jewellery box, housed discretely in the glove compartment. Designed for rings, cufflinks and earrings, it presents stylish and secure storage for these essential valuables before drivers and their passengers sink back into sumptuous leather seats, set the roof down and head out of town.
The model was created for Masterpiece London 2011 and hosts a suite of additional bespoke design details, including teak decking, engraved tread plates and Spirit of Ecstasy with inscription that marks the centenary of the world’s most famous bonnet icon.
The Masterpiece London 2011 Drophead Coupé is also the first Rolls-Royce to be presented in Mazarine Blue, a bespoke finish that joins a palette of 44,000 shades already available to clients ordering Phantom models. This eye-catching colour takes inspiration from the Mazarine Blue butterfly, a whimsical creature at home in continental Europe, which can still occasionally be seen wafting by in the South of England.
The luxurious natural-grain leather interior comes in Seashell with Navy Blue contrast for floor and door panels with embroidered R-R logos finished in headrests. With roof down, the car reveals its yacht-inspired teak decking, with mother-of-pearl inlays throughout cross-banded Santos Palissander wood veneers. White instrument dials, rotary controllers and clock finished in mother-of-pearl complete the design.
Asprey Jewellery Case
The Asprey jewellery case, which fits neatly into the passenger glove compartment, took two working days to finish, using a hide of softest grade-one suede cut into 15 separate pieces.
Its central earring holder is detachable and can be interchanged for use with clip earrings or stud styles. There are also two additional sections for elegant cufflinks, and a separate compartment for the owner’s most precious rings. An embossed silver foil Asprey stamp finishes this stunning one-off feature.
Bespoke Luggage
Designed in Goodwood, the bespoke luggage set can be found nestled neatly in the picnic boot of the Masterpiece London 2011 Drophead Coupé. The leather used to craft this bespoke set of four cases is of the highest quality and employs a traditional approach in its creation.
Hides were carefully selected for the firmness and grain structure then tanned in pits, a slow artisanal way of producing hard-wearing yet supple leather – and a process that takes four months to complete. The result is beautiful; a substantial material, in deep Navy Blue, that is also resistant to hard wear. Moreover the leather has a distinctive and intense aroma of vegetable tannins that come from the mix of bark, wood and berries used to stabilise and pigment the hides.
Masterpiece London 2011
Masterpiece London 2011 is held in the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, this unique Rolls-Royce is available for preview from Friday 29 June 2011. The fair runs from Saturday 30 June – Friday 5 July 2011. For further details please visitwww.masterpiecefair.com
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2013 Toyota Yaris hatchback three-door photos
At the disposal of the site were Autoblog first official photos of the three-door hatchback Yaris modification of the next generation. The world premiere will take place on the car at the Motor Show in Melbourne, which will be held from 1 to 10 July this year.
In contrast to the five-door "Yaris", declassified in the mid-June, the novelty has received more aggressive appearance with the other bumpers, a different grille, sills and small body rear spoiler. It is expected that trehdverka will be offered with the same engines as the five-door model: with two petrol engines in 1.0 and 1.33 liters, developing 69 horsepower and 99, respectively, as well as a 90-horsepower 1.4-liter diesel engine .
Chevrolet Camaro will receive special model in honor of the new Transformers
Chevrolet produced a special modification of the convertible Camaro, which is timed to coincide with the movie "Transformers 3: The Dark Side of the Moon." Orders for the car, made in the style of one of the characters Ribbon - Bumblebee, the U.S. market will take in July.
Special version will be offered only to complete sets 2LT and 2SS, which are equipped with a 312-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine and 426-strong "eight" in volume of 6.2 liters, respectively. Compartment will be painted only in yellow with black stripes running through the body, as well as get a new rear spoiler, 20-inch alloy wheels with sport tires and fabrication with the logo "Autobots" on the front wings.
Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Styling package
Bentley decided to offer its customers more than the new Continental GT styling package is developing Mulliner Styling.
And without that perfect car Continental GT has received a number of additions that give the car an even greater uniqueness and style.
Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Styling differs from the standard model: a modified front bumper, extended side skirts, rear diffuser and side mirrors - all made of carbon fiber, which again hints at the sporty nature of this car.
2013 New Honda CR-V is waiting around the corner spy photos
Japanese concern Honda, developed in recent months following the crossover generation CR-V, the official website of the North American division posted a message, which referred to the upcoming debut of the car.
Web site at Honda North America published photo automobile tunnel labeled "CR-V 2012 is around the corner" and a small press release, revealing the first details about the Japanese crossover.
"With the new capabilities, features, exterior design and interior model CR-V 2012 model year will set new standards for its class. We believe that the crossover will go the way of its predecessor, which is a bestseller among classmates for the past five years, and even become even more successful. In the coming months we will talk about the new details of the car "- said in a press release from Honda.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
2011 BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics
BMW officially announced the X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition set to debut this fall.
This model is powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo diesel engine that produces 161 hp (163 PS / 120 kW) and 280 lb.-ft (380 Nm) of torque.
With an average fuel consumption of 4.5 l/100 km and a CO2 emission level of 119 g/km on the European cycle, the new X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition is the most efficient BMW X model.
Other features that come with the BMW EfficientDynamics package include engine start-stop, brake energy regeneration, electromechanical power steering unlike the full hydraulic on the X1 sDrive20d which we tested. Adding to the list is a disengageable air-conditioning compressor and low rolling resistance tires. The BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition also features a longer rear axle drive ratio and specific light alloys in the Streamline design.
Press Release
The BMW X1 - unique in the premium segment and now even more efficient.
Munich. The BMW X1, the very first and still the only premium vehicle in its segment, continues to extend its pioneering position in the field of fuel efficiency. In the autumn of 2011, the model diversity across the range of the compact all-rounder will be complemented by the BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition. This model, which was systematically designed to provide driving pleasure simultaneously combined with reduced fuel consumption and emission levels, is powered by a 120 kW/163 hp four-cylinder diesel engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. With an average fuel consumption of 4.5 litres/100 km and a CO2 emission level of 119 grams per kilometre it achieves best marks for efficiency in a BMW X model. Furthermore, from the autumn of 2011, a newly developed four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology will be available for the BMW X1. The 135 kW/184 hp power unit also sets new standards in the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions within its performance class, with values ranging from 7.1 litres and 165 grams for the BMW X1 sDrive20i and 7.7 litres (automatic: 7.6 litres) and 179 grams (177 grams) for the BMW X1 xDrive20i.
The consistent deployment of highly efficient engines and BMW EfficientDynamics technology fitted as standard helps BMW X models also achieve brand-typical driving pleasure combined with exemplary fuel economy and low emission levels. The BMW X1's outstanding efficiency is a fundamental part of its premium character, which is unique within the competitive environment and also underscored by high-class workmanship, elaborated functionality, a variable interior and numerous equipment features. The BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition raises the relation between sporty and athletic agility and fuel economy to a new level. Its 2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, whose BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprises a supercharging system with variable turbine geometry and Common Rail injection, generates a maximum output of 120 kW/163 hp between 3 250 und 4 200 rpm. Maximum torque of 380 Nm is available between 1 750 and 2 500 rpm.
The engine has been optimised in detail in order to achieve an exceptionally high degree of efficiency. Special model-specific features include a centrifugal force pendulum in the dual-mass flywheel, which compensates vibration experienced at low engine speeds, thus providing more riding comfort when the vehicle is driven within the economic low engine speed range. The gear-shift point indicator fitted as standard has been adapted to suit the new engine characteristics. Moreover, standard features also include brake energy regeneration, Auto Start Stop function, electromechanical power steering, a disengageable air-conditioning compressor and tyres with reduced rolling resistance. The BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition also features a longer rear axle drive ratio and specific light alloys in the Streamline design.
Furthermore, the BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition features newly conceived insulation technology for reducing engine noise that is perceptible inside the vehicle. The noise optimisation measures will be deployed as from the autumn of 2011 in all further diesel versions of the BMW X1.
The petrol engine variants of the BMW X1 also present themselves as pacesetters for ever-increasing driving pleasure combined with optimised efficiency. The BMW X1 xDrive28i is now being followed by further models featuring a new generation of four-cylinder combustion engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The technology package featured on the 2-litre four-cylinder power unit for the BMW X1 sDrive20i with rear-wheel drive and the BMW X1 xDrive20i with intelligent four-wheel drive comprises a supercharging system according to the Twin Scroll principle, the direct injection system High Precision Injection and variable valve control VALVETRONIC. This combination guarantees not only spontaneous response and sporty power delivery even in the higher load ranges, but also favourable fuel consumption that is outstanding for petrol engines in this performance class.
Maximum power output of the new engine is 135 kW/184 hp, which is made available between 5 000 and 6 250 rpm, whilst maximum torque of 270 Nm is achieved between 1 250 and 4 500 rpm. Thanks to its supreme pulling power and sporting performance, the BMW X1 sDrive20i accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and the BMW X1 xDrive20i in 7.8 seconds. Average fuel consumption of 7.1 litres/100 km as per the EU test cycle and a CO2 emission level of 165 grams are applicable to the BMW X1 sDrive20i both in conjunction with the standard six-speed manual gearbox as well as with the optional eight-speed automatic transmission. The BMW X1 xDrive20i achieves an average fuel consumption of 7.7 litres/100 km (automatic: 7.6 litres) and a CO2 emission level of 179 (177) grams per kilometre. The standard BMW Efficient Dynamics technology package featured on both models comprises in addition to brake energy regeneration and on-demand control of ancillary components also the Auto Start Stop function and the gear-shift point indicator for vehicles with manual transmission as well as electromechanical power steering on the BMW X1 sDrive20i.
With the introduction of the new engines, the drive portfolio of the BMW X1 will increase in the autumn of 2011 to a total of three petrol and four diesel power units with a power output spectrum ranging from 105 kW/143 hp to 180 kW/245 hp. All told, there is a choice of ten model variants, five of them featuring characteristic BMW power transmission to the rear wheels and five with the electronically controlled four-wheel drive system xDrive.
The entry-level model from the BMW X family attains additional appeal through optimisation of the suspension technology as well as an extended range of optional equipment. The standard stability control feature DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) has been supplemented on the rear-wheel drive diesel models by the dry braking and fading compensation functions. The models BMW X1 sDrive20i, BMW X1 sDrive28i, BMW X1 xDrive20i, BMW X1 xDrive28i and BMW X1 xDrive20d are equipped in addition with the brake stand-by function and a hill-start assistant. The BMW Individual roof rail system High Gloss Shadow Line will also be available in future as an individual option and thus not only in conjunction with the M Sport Package for the BMW X1. Moreover, the optional range of BMW ConnectedDrive features will be supplemented as from the autumn of 2011 by the Real-Time Traffic Information function.
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