Ascari A10 GT Race Car

Ascari, the same company that is creating the fastest car in the UK, have revealed details of their newest project. Called the A10, this is a 600 bhp, road-going version of Ascari’s Spanish GT Race Car.

So far, a single yellow example has been completed and is being extensively tested before the regular production version is revealed in 2006. Engineers at Banbury, and the exclusive Race Resort Ascari racetrack, are committed to ensuring this 220mph supercar delivers world-class performance similar to other independents such as Pagani, Koenigsegg and Mosler.

Like its KZ1 predecessor, the 1280kg A10 will be rare, with just 50 to be hand-built at Banbury. With an exclusive price tag of around 350 000 GBP, Ascari’s anouncement is particularly bold.

Power will come from a modified BMW M5 engine with a six speed manual as standard or a sequential gearbox available as an option. With its wide carbon fibre body and matching fixed rear wing, the A10 is much more dramatic compared to the KZ1 it’s based off.

Chris Burton from Ascari says: ”We are extremely excited by the prospect of launching the A10. This car’s roots are in the racetrack making it a truly inspiring driving machine, yet refined enough by design to be driven every day as a supercar.”

Ascari is now ready to pre-register for 50 A10 orders.

2008 Hyundai SUV Veracruz

Hyundai has traditionally been, at least in North America, a low-cost provider. And, frankly, I steered people away from Korean marques, with their reputation for sketchy quality and bargain-basement dealers.

That was then. This is now. I’ve been driving a Hyundai Azera for a few weeks, and it’s the equal of any near-luxury car from Acura, Lexus or Infiniti. It’s also 5 or 10 large less expensive.

Enter the Veracruz crossover SUV. Sharing the Azera’s 3.8-liter V6, it could easily pass for one of the more expensive brands. The refreshing exterior styling looks even better in the metal than on the screen, benefiting from excellent paint and panel-fitting. Hyundai has been bragging about its initial quality test scores lately, and this vehicle should help in that respect. Couple that with the longest warranty in the industry, and you’ve got a compelling reason to seek out decent dealer.

With a host of comfort and convenience items standard (including sundry like XM radio and stability control), there won’t be much of an option list. And like the Azera, it should be priced “comfortably under $30,000.

The Hyundai Veracruz is a new mid-size crossover SUV sold by Hyundai in the US and Canadian market and its home market. The official date of unveiling in South Korea is October 12, 2006. It is available now in the United States as a 2007 model. Hyundai has settled on its segment name as Luxury Utility Vehicle (LUV). The Veracruz is aimed mainly at the Lexus RX. It is a new, larger-than-Santa Fe crossover. and priced similarly with Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-9. The Veracruz went on sale in March 2007 and is Hyundai’s largest crossover SUV until the large Portico launches in 2009. The Veracruz is a replacement for the truck-based Terracan, which was sold worldwide except for North America. The Veracruz is be built on the stretched Santa Fe platform.

The Veracruz gets its name from a state in Mexico, continuing the Western theme from the small Tucson SUV and mid-size Santa Fe SUV. According to Autoweek, the Veracruz is larger than the Honda Pilot, and has more cargo volume than the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class; power comes from a 3.8L V6, with Aisin sourced 6-speed automatic transmission. It is likely that the second generation mid-size Kia Sorento, due for release in 2009 will be a clone of the Veracruz.

Many have suggested that the Santa Fe and the Veracruz, as well as the Azera and the Genesis are testing the waters for a new luxury brand by Hyundai, to compete with the likes of Lexus, Cadillac, Lincoln, Infiniti, and Acura.

The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) said crash results indicated, “… a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity,” which is the highest result possible. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) found similar results when they tested the Veracruz, awarding it five stars after its frontal crash test for both passenger and driver and in the side impact event.

Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

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The spectacular success of the 2005 Mustang has put Ford in a giddy mood. The suits invited Carroll Shelby to Dearborn for consultation. The result is the Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 on these pages, a faithful preview of a 450-plus-hp 2007 production model you’ll be able to purchase in the fall of ‘06 for less than $40,000.

If you crave Corvette speed but need a back seat, you might consider switching allegiance to the blue oval. Before he cleaned out his desk early this year, John Coletti and his loyal SVT coconspirators conjured up the makings of a Stingray spoiler: the revitalized Mustang muscled up with fatter rubber, bigger brakes, aero accessories, and a totally irresponsible load of horsepower. Shelby spent five hours riding Coletti’s mule before filing this succinct assessment: “Wow!”

With eighty-two years under his hat, Shel has seen and done it all. When he says “Wow!” it’s not because his bursitis is flaring up.

The Shelby tie-in is perfect, because this is another ride back to the glory days of Ford’s Total Performance period. Ford’s 1962-70 juggernaut left burned-rubber traces all over the drag, road-course, off-road, rally, stock-car, Indy-car, and Formula 1 racing worlds. In June 1962, Ford said “Screw you!” (in so many words) to the Automobile Manufacturers Association’s ban on factory motorsports participation. Agents were dispatched to buy Ferrari; when that initiative failed, Ford signed a blank check to beat the Scuderia at Le Mans with the GT40 and its derivatives.

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Shelby was equally low on Enzo Ferrari’s Christmas-card list in the early 1960s. After being rebuked by GM, Shelby in 1961 asked Ford to supply engines for his Cobra sports cars. Four years later, he returned the favor by removing the back seats from Ford Mustangs to convince the Sports Car Club of America that the cars deserved eligibility in the club’s B Production ranks. Three dozen R-model Shelby GT350s built with Ford’s blessing gave amateur racers the ammunition necessary to break Corvette’s lock on the B Production championship. The Ford-Shelby courtship also yielded an interesting run of steroidal Mustangs for street use. The second car in that series was the 1967 Shelby-Mustang GT500 fastback, powered by a 7.0-liter big-block V-8 that inhaled through two Holley four-barrel carburetors to produce 355 (gross) hp.

Honda FC Sport

If the Tesla Roadster has proven anything other than the disruptive effects of a hyper-inflated ego, it’s that well designed eco-vehicles will sell… at any price. Yet the general design theme amongst hybrid builders appears to be your grandfather’s loafer. Honda too, just look at the FCX Clarity. So we’re pretty stoked to see Honda roll out its FC Sport concept three-seater (driver front-and-center) at the LA Auto Show using the same V-Flow fuel cell stack and electric drivetrain found in the FCX Clarity.

Honda Civic could get the Mugen treatment in Europe

Japanese tuning legend Mugen might just lay its hands on the Honda Civic and what might come out of this is anyone’s guess, a sheer powerhouse Mugen Honda Civic RR expected to rip the roads off.

Mugen will be striping extra weight off the car and boost the power to 240hp that pretty much will do the trick, if not then the big 18-inch alloys, upgraded Brembo brakes, Recaro sports seats and specifically re-tuned suspension ought to do it.

Of course all this high end tweaking doesn’t come cheap. The Mugen Honda Civic RR is expected to cost Rs. 27 lakhs. But befoe all we Indians get excited about this, it will be sold only in the European market.

Like how the 270 bhp Accord made it to India, the Mugen-treated Honda Civic could serve as a limited edition. After cars like the Honda Civic Hybrid, we infer the company isn’t necessarily against experimenting, which gives us confidence to say there is a chance for such a car.

Eye Candy- 2010 Honda Civic

The Honda Civic has been one of the most popular cars in Automotive history, and it’s not very tough to understand why. I mean, look at the current gen Civic. The interior design is like two decades in advance and its exterior appears as though it was put together at Boeing’s wind tunnel facility.

Model after another for the past three decades or so, Honda has given the world a car that exceeds everyone’s expectation with regard to technology, styling, pricing etc. So, its clear to expect the unexpected as far as the next gen Civic is concerned, right?

It looks forceful, adamant and miraculous. In spite of the fact that the hatchback is rendered, you can conjure up a small and aerodynamically shaped boot stuck to the back of it.

Nothing about the drivetrains or the technology has been issued, but you can expect something high-powered and power-packed overall. Like I said, expect the unexpected. It’s a Honda for crying out loud.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

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The 2i010 Chevrolet Camaro they say is gonna be one of the most popular cars in the future or as this one comes out. The price for the new Camaro is 33,745 which is a pretty decent price for a nice car. It is 19 mpg,and comes in Silver Ice,Aqua Blue,Imperial Blue,Cyber Gray,Red Jewel,Victory Red,Summit White,Rally Yellow,Black, and Inferno Orange. People are rating 9.5-10,if you need a new car this is the car you just have to get. It can 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds,so if your looking for a nice sports car here it is. It's supposed to be nicer than any other Camaro they have made so far. Im telling you if you want a nice car here its.

Cool Cars

With main focus on extreme design but keeping an eye on the environment, the graduates at the Royal College of Art have competed for the 2008 Pilkington Automotive Vehicle Design award, with several futuristic cool cars ideas.Among these graduates were Ian Callum, the Jaguar design chief, Peter Schreyer, the original Audi TT designer and current head of Kia design, Marek Reichman, the design director at Aston Martin, and many other important figures from the industry.The winners of the RCA Vehicle Design 2008 were Pierre Sabbas for the best car concept and Jon Radbrink for best using of glazing.

First comes the Phoenix concept by Sergio Loureiro Da Silva, the Spanish designer who used this innovative car concept design to express the regeneration of lost energy through movement. He said: “It’s about improving sustainability by designing every element to aspire to less energy consumption.”“The beauty of a vehicle comes from the contrast of a fluid shape with precise technical elements”, added the designer.

The winner for best concept, Pierre Sabas, created the Airflow glass car design, placing both the electrically driven engine and suspension in the wheel, this leading to a high degree of architectural freedom. Inside, the car is made of glass and has 4 capsules for the passengers.

“I’ve tried to wrap it around like fabric,” says Sabas. “It allows for a new driving sensation and it gives the occupants a new perception of the outside world.”

2010 Honda Hybrid

Spy shots of the 2010 Honda Hybrid may have Toyota looking over its shoulder.

Road & Track’s team of spy photographers caught the next-generation Honda hybrid in the scorching deserts of the Southwest performing hot-weather testing. You can immediately tell from the car’s profile that Honda’s new “green” car is going straight after the Toyota Prius. Although the car is heavily camouflaged, you can see the basic overall design that mimics Toyota’s popular hybrid and is heavily influenced by the shape of the company’s FCX Clarity fuel-cell concept that appeared at the last Tokyo Motor Show.

Back then, the FCX was introduced as a sporty hybrid, but it’s obvious from these photos that usable economy is the name of the game now. Some have speculated that this new car will replace the now-discontinued Insight in Honda’s lineup, while others maintain that it will become the new Civic Hybrid. Whichever label it wears, one thing for sure is that it will be one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the world, and may wrest the crown away from the Prius as the world’s favorite green car.

The price of this new car will be low, as Honda maintains it will be an entry-level car with 200,000 units selling annually — half of those to be sold in the United States. Early rumors indicate that it may be as low as $19,000. With seating for five, this 4-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback will be using an updated motor-assist hybrid system and an advanced nickel/metal-hydride system, not lithium-ion batteries.

We’re not sure yet on the gasoline part of the equation; it could be the company’s lean-burning 1.3-liter inline-4 (in the current Civic Hybrid) or something even leaner. The expectation is class-leading fuel economy, no doubt way north of 40 mpg. Look for the new Honda Hybrid to arrive at dealerships here in the Greater Toronto Area in late 2009.

New Car Salesperson

Of all the positions at a new car dealership, the salesperson is perhaps the most underrated and under appreciated. But salespeople are a vital part of our business and are highly valued within the dealership.

According to a poll by Maritz Research, Canadian new car buyers increased their reliance on salespersons at dealerships during the past four years despite industry predictions that the power of the Internet would largely displace the traditional top source of information.

The dealership salesperson is a leading source of information for almost 56 per cent of shoppers. That’s up 3.3 percentage points from 2004.

For anyone entering the profession today, however, the job requirements and expectations are much different. Before you are permitted to sell cars, you must pass an Automotive Certification Course. This course covers a range of issues, including the laws, rules and regulations that govern the retail automotive sector.

One of the biggest differences between selling cars today is the consumer. The Internet has made it possible for car buyers to conduct exhaustive research on various makes and models and to compare lease and finance rates.

Buyers’ use of dealer or manufacturer websites rose, too, but not at the pace industry watchers had expected.

Websites are a top source for 21.7 per cent of buyers, still far below salespersons in importance, according to the survey, which was conducted last August among about 40,000 people.

“There was a perception 10 years ago that the Internet would replace the salesperson in a dealership,” said Chris Travell, vice-president of auto research at Maritz.

“Obviously that hasn’t happened.

“There is still a relationship that needs to be developed when someone buys a car and the salesperson fulfils that role,” he added.

“A majority of Canadian shoppers rely on a personal touch.

“To many consumers, buying a car is like a romance.

“It’s difficult to have an intimate relationship with the Internet.”

The survey also indicated that dealer and manufacturer websites have moved up from sixth to fourth spot among top information sources but still fall significantly behind “word-of-mouth” and “consumer guides.” Travell said the Internet has also changed the dynamics among salespeople, dealerships and shoppers. The ability to research autos has increased dramatically and given consumers more power.

“Customers are coming into showrooms armed with more information than they ever have.” Websites such as newcarToronto.com have valuable information such as who to trust when buying a car and new car reviews and reports.

Automakers are using more objective third-party information from the Internet to help salespersons sell autos, Travell noted.

Almost 26 per cent of buyers rated fuel economy as a top reason for choosing a vehicle, the survey showed.

That was up from 21.6 per cent in 2004.

Value for money and reliability remain the top two purchase reasons, according to the survey.

Road handling, ride quality and engine performance have declined in importance because most vehicles perform well in those areas and it is more difficult for a buyer to differentiate between them, Travell said.

Jaguar XJ review

There we have the measure: a trio of Teutons and one Lexus. If their nameplates read S-Class, 7 Series, A8 and LS460 you’re in the headquarters of motorised luxury. They own it, this quartet. They define flagship mobility.

And for a very simple reason: they cover all the bases in the last stop before über-ville, where Bentleys and Rolls-Royces waft along.

Allan Bloom’s book on the failure of higher education, The Closing of the American Mind, has some parallels with what’s happened in the upper echelons of car design. The thinking might be rigorous, but it’s also been channelled, rigged and closed down by the expectations of fashion – de rigueur. Luxury car makers embrace conservatism.

And why not? Differences between entry-level cars, for instance, are minute because parameters are so restrictive. There’s no latitude in terms of size or price. Variety only opens up in the compact and middle classes, mainly because of niche derivatives like estates, coupes, convertibles, MPVs, SUVs and bakkies.

Not in the upper segments. Where cars are expensive and clients few, proliferation grinds to a halt. The adventurous design spirit might balloon around its own girth, but it’s tied down at the top and bottom. In the luxury segment, we’re back to a common design solution, generally expressed in limo shape.

Perfection, after all, can only be embodied by a single vision. Hence requirements have been distilled into an instantly recognisable formula: more is more.

More power, luxury, refinement, equipment and technology . . . which also means more machine, all of it technicised by layers and layers of electronics that depersonalise the interface between driver and car.

Call it a ghost in the machine. And surprise, surprise, ghosts are an empty presence, as EPS (electric power steering) proves.

Enter Porsche’s Panamera and Jaguar’s new XJ. They have their differences, but there’s a spiritual connection: both of them sporty and pure.

Neither car attempts, for instance, to cover all the fancy de rigueur calls of the luxury segment. They don’t boast self-closing door functions. They’re not burdened by iDrive-type menu controllers. In the Porsche, systems are accessed by pushing buttons; in the Jag by touching screen icons. The XJ also eschews all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering and electronic rollover control. Cruise control doesn’t perform a bouquet of circus tricks and the car’s front rides on steel springs.

It’s possible to argue that most of this is a function of R&D money – or a lack of it. XJ steering column adjustments are still driven by a single motor, which is slower and less-refined than two motors (one for height, one for reach).

Cool Car Walpaper

Cool Car Walpaper

Best Car Modification

Best Car Modification

Car Modification

Car Modification

Types of Car Modification

Types of Car Modification

BMW Z4 2.5si Roadster

BMW Z4 2.5si Roadster

Body kits

Imagine turning an ordinary looking car into It can be done. Start of with a nice looking body styling kit. Then add on a rear spoiler. Change the rims to stylish ones that suit your taste. There are thousands to choose from. Then lower your car by changing over to lowering spring kits. That's about it. Wanna customised more? How bout swapping the hood, lamborghini style doors. Move onto the car's interior and change the seats, shift knob, steering and pedals. then add a bass thumping sound system and you got yourself an only one of it's kind. Just imagine, of all the millions of cars around the world, yours is the only car that looks like that. There are tons you can do to modify your car. You don't have to do it all at once. Take your time and do it at your own pace. to bookmark this page or simply BodyKits dot BZ and remember to check this site out whenever you wanna accessorize!

Through here you can find car body kits from APEXi, Blitz, Greddy, Wings West, Xenon and Replica body kits including AD style, AL style, Black Widow style, Blitz style, Drift style, Extreme style, Street Fighter 2 style, Sensei Evo style, 3P style, Buddy Club style, Bomex style, Combat Kombat style, CTR style, Cwest style, Mugen style, R33 style, SF style, TF style, VS Invader style, N-One style, ING style, Black Widow II style, R34 style, Ninja style, Evolution style, Big Mouth style, Type M3 style, VS Invader II style, SF II style, Mugen style, Feelz style, ZEA style, GT style, REV style, Blitz II style and Type R style, euro style, AMG, Lorinser, Expression body kits

New Unic Cars

What compels these car owners to go to extremes in the world of car modifications?

They are different, totally insane and head turning.

Unlike owners of brands like Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini, which compared to these cars, are common, these owners want to take car modification to the extreme….’how low can you go?’, ‘how big n bad is your spoiler?’. You can quite easily spend the same money on these cars as on purchasing a Ferrari.

As DannyBoy says “You can buy a Ferrari from anywhere….most people nowadays would not even bother looking at them, they are common you see……but these cars….you always get a comment….some people think they are ugly or stupid, but others think they are radical!…..the madder the badder….see!”

To these extreme modders, these cars are aesthetically pleasing….and pushing the boundaries of aerodynamics….a statement to the drones….we are unique, we are original! One thing is for sure….avoid those speed bumps!

Ferrari Sport Car

The Ferrari sports car built with a 12 cylinder and mid engine berlinetta as call buy the mane of the founder, Enzo Ferrari.

this car is a very unique powerful naturally aspirated production cars. the main reason that we start to built car like this is the Formula technology, such as a carbon fibre body, for the races we more types like F1 style sequential shift transmmission and a full carbon fibere reinforced silicon carbide ceramic composite disc brakes.

Will you decided to rent a car you have to take a little thought.

First you have to think which kind of area are you going to travel , Second think what kind of car are you need,Third you have to know if you travel single or couple with or without a child.

Well for now after you decided from the above categories you have to start to do your own research.

Used Car

Do you want to buy A Used Car Like This one

Or New Car Like This one?

We all the time think What is the best for us a Used car or new? Where to look for used cars, what to look for when buying a used car? There are many questions you may have when it comes to used car buying process.

In this case we will answer to some of these questions and hopefully, make the used car buying process easier for you. There are many essential facts you should consider before buying your next car so you won't regret your decision for a moment after wards.

Lamborghini Sport Car

Lamborghini Sport Car is a an Italian sports car manufacturer, the manufacturer based in the small village of Sant' Agata Bolognese.the car is Founded by businessman and tractor factory owner Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963.

the company has achieved widespread recognition for sleek, exotic designs, and its cars have become symbols of performance and wealth. Despite this, the automaker has endured a tumultuous history and has changed ownership a number of times, most recently becoming a subsidiary of German car manufacturer Audi AG, itself a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, in 1998.