Articles in the Car Category
Posted in Automobile, Car, Home Decor, News, Technology on 23 July 2008
With the surging rise at the technological front and growing population and pollution, the overt need expressed by every second person is the availability of the flying cars. And again the simpler response to calm or shun their needs is the routine statement: It is difficult to produce one. But now you ca revive your hopes as Moller International has plans to unveil their flying vehicles by 2009. Currently running in the completion stage of volantor airframe, it is anticipated that counted 40 models running on fly-by-wire, multi-engine would be delivered by 2009. The preliminary volantor sculpt available for sale in 1009 would be the M200G Jetson, designed for functionality at up to 10-feet above ground level.
Designed and developed as a vertical take off & landing (VTOL) fast, the budgeted two passenger personal leisure vehicle is inhibited to this elevation so that machinists will not be in requisite to avail a pilot’s license. Moller is hoping the success of it’s operationally along with safety during a nearly scheduled demo, which would shun the question of attaining private pilot’s license for taking a ride over it. The credit for its easy performance of M200G Jetson goes to integrated wire computer technology that supports the flying functionality leaving the pilot with the choice to take it in the direction he wishes to.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Luxury, Shopping on 23 July 2008
They may call it the worlds fastest and pricey PC ever developed but on first appeal it is nothing but a standard coupe. Called Brabus SV12 Biturbo, the functionality of the coupe offers a mobile feature to the need of workstation, PC and other sundry thingamajigs. Featuring 211mph, the Brabus SV12 Biturbo can speed up from 0-62mph in just 4 seconds. Exhibited at the British Motor Show, it is accessible via long-wheelbase Mercedes S600 limo along with one of Brabus’ renowned 6.3litre V12 ‘Rocket’ engines, mounting 730bhp, condensed into it. Priced at £270,000, the IT aspect of the motor gathered my attention as the fat sum of £24,726.70 (ex. VAT) for the ‘Business equipment’ defines that concern is merely intellectual.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Luxury on 23 July 2008
Those owning a hefty bank balance have every right to know about it. Lightning’s pristine GT, is one of the two motorcars available globally that run on lithium-titanate battery technology. They say novelty facilitates the automobile to go from lifeless to fully charge within minutes albeit you would have to identify that grants three-phase engineering power, so as to count the payback over conventional Li-ion cells. The firm’s Chris Dell claims that it’s demanding cost of £120,000 ($239,400) is well justified by the distinct quick charge tech specks involved. Further, he is hoping to form an association with the UK-based production to ink a deal within motorists can sway by, juice up and be on their way while peripatetic. Those anxious about owning one may have to wait for another one year.
Via Engadget / TheRegister
Posted in Automobile, Car, Concept, Designer on 21 July 2008
Here is a vehicle concept that has a potential to ride the road like a car and if need be can zip off likewise a motorbike. With the face of the model throwing hints of its appeal similar to that of a car and equal amount of respect goes to its weird rear that qualifies it as a bike. So, you have every right to feel opportune if this concept meets reality. Designed by Alvino Design, the Proxima is a two-seater model that effectively merges two diverse automobile forms. Probability is if you have developed a fad for motorcycles then Proxima might not be your overt choice but those have a liking for peculiar vehicle impression followed by a sleek body styling would surely value Proxima’s graceful tapering from one automobile to another. Must say, the design is ultra-cool.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Elite Find of the Day, Gadgets, Technology on 20 July 2008
If that fender bender has done some harm to your parked coupe and realizing your absence has absconded from the place without leaving a note then it won’t result in hue and cry but the possibility is he can be traced via the Car Camera Voyager Pro. Developed by Brickhouse Security, the car camera voyager pro along with GPS logger would make your job of extracting the insurance claim from the alleged harsh driver. The kit comprises of a G-sensor that perceives the incident happened in your absence and the dear camera is capable of capturing footage (360 degree video recording) from around 10 seconds before until the 30 seconds after the mishap has occurred. GPS reflects the location of the accident whilst the tag of $445 is an invitation to grab it and install it in your car, once it gets launched during next week.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Concept, Designer on 17 July 2008
There is no dearth of coupe concepts but only few aims to meet the needs of middle class gentry. As China persists to slope up its grade as a developed worldwide authority, lately it has designed a revolutionary auto solution concept targeting the middle class. Hailing from Beijing, the nameless car enables the coupe’s body to rotate with the course of travel in the same way as a motorbike does when rounding a curve to compensate centrifugal strength. Designed and developed by Huiwen Ji, the diamond exterior and Bat-Pod-esque wheels declare it aloud that only nerdy car aficionados can afford to burn the road by taking a tough ride over it.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Technology on 17 July 2008
Claiming to the world’s first carbon neutral flying car, the Parajet Skycar is a part of the Skycar Expedition team plan that aims to take the attention grabbing coupe from London to Timbouctou in 2009. Using a blend of voyage and dynamic to battle the tough Saharan terrain, it would be covering the 3000 miles of journey from London to Timbouctou. Powered by a biodiesel-adaptable Yamaha R1 1000cc motorcycle engine, the motor of Parajet Skycar runs through an incessantly changeable diffusion either to control the stern wheels or to turn a large rear-facing propeller via a girdle coerce. When in fly mode, the Parajet Skycar would be suspended by the most recent ram-air wing and competent of take-off from a field or airfield within 200 meters. Unlike other aircrafts, it would be easier and secured to fly over it as it requires no pitch control and hence is unfeasible to freeze or leap.
Posted in Auctions, Automobile, Car on 13 July 2008
International fine art auction house Bonhams lately inked a new world record for sales generation of Jaguar motor car during an auction. The 1955 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racing Car ‘XKD509′ went to an anonymous British buyer for a monstrous cost of £2,201,500 ($4.4 million). The 3.4-litre coupe model claims to be the first Jaguar D-Type that underwent production in 1955 (costing £2,500 then) and sports an original subframe, tub and 3.4-liter competition engine.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Luxury on 13 July 2008
Becker Automotive Design in alliance with STRUT has developed a special-edition Cadillac Escalade ESV ($125,000 - $225,000). The contemporary Becker/STRUT Cadillac Escalade ESV unifies an unrivaled blend of retreat and European opulence internal craftsmanship with ultra functional mobile office competence dipped in custom-leather interior from floor-to-ceiling. It exemplifies comfort, expediency, and ergonomic efficacy. The Escalade ESV comes incorporated with an Apple iPod audio-video system, DVD, digital surround sound and satellite HDTV.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Designer on 7 July 2008
Now those would-be parents shouldn’t worry about their inefficiency to take care of child and the efforts involved in transporting them to a car and then making them comfortable on a stroller. No, you needn’t seek tips from proficient parents but rather install All-in-One Car Seat and Baby Stroller, which is a perfect answer to all your worries. The indispensable development of All-in-One Car Seat and Baby Stroller can be molded into a standard car seat or booster seat and becomes functional as a four wheeled stroller when you are off the coupe. With a potential to hold a child weighing 5-40 pounds, it is operational via fully regulating handle for a steady center of gravity. The sidelong rear storage pocket allows you to accommodate all the needful required for a kid, thereby offering you a safe travel.
