|
|
|
|
---|
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Labels: Suzuki Motorcycle
Monday, December 20, 2010
Once installed, the Python will make short work of your trip to the boat launch with an average 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds. Once you get to the yacht club, stun your high society friends by driving the Python straight into the water, pressing one button to retract the wheels and another to start the jet. You’ll be gliding on a bright blue highway in seconds. Far from a glorified Amphicar, this baby can do 60 mph on the water.
In addition to being one of the absolute coolest toys we’ve ever seen, we can imagine high-speed police chases in L.A. might get a bit more interesting if suspects choose a Python as their getaway car.
On land, the Python is a custom-built hot rod that looks like a cross between a Chevy Avalanche and a Corvette. Out on Lake Havasu, where you just know one of these will show up, it’s a 20 foot luxury boat appointed with a polished wood dashboard and a leather wraparound bench seat — just like the Chris Craft you keep at your house in the Hamptons. Sadly, air conditioning, an automatic transmission and a hardtop are not currently available.
We’re especially amused by the dual set of safety and regulatory guidelines that apply to an amphibious motor vehicle. Headlamps and turn signals are to be used on land but green and red nautical lights are for use on the water. Not only do owners of the Python need to register their vehicle as both a car with license plates and a boat with marine stickers, but special amphibious vehicle insurance must be purchased unless owners want to buy both a car and boat policy.
On paper, the Python appears to be twice as fast on the water than its closest competitor, the Gibbs Aquada. We wonder how long it will be before someone smashes Sir Richard Branson’s record of crossing the English Channel in an amphibious automobile that he set in his Aquada back in 2004.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Youngho Jong is a Korean design student, he taken Saab to looking towards future as sport sedan for 2025 Advanced Warning System Vehicle concept: a rakish, four-door saloon with coupe-like styling. And no headroom, by the looks of it, but that’s a forgivable oversight. More interesting to us, however, is how he used his knowledge of nature and human psychology to come up with a vehicle that isn’t just smart, it’s downright sinister.
With his research showing that 50% of vehicles accidents are caused by carelessness, excessive speed and tailgating, Jong wanted to create a car that would warn other drivers to back off and drive with care.
Jong also mentions that the Saab Sport Sedan Concept Study’s skin is constructed of a soft, impact absorbing material that reduces pedestrian injuries and vehicle damage in collisions. He incorporate sharp edges and the colours red and yellow to further emphasises the possible danger.
Labels: sedan
Sales of used cars are way up. So far almost four million more have been sold this year than last. But buying a used car is never a good deal if you end up with someone else’s headaches. Consumer Reports’ auto experts can keep you on the straight path.
Labels: Sales of used cars are way up
south carolina has no sense of adventure. a police officer there thought his cop car was looking a little dirty. so he took it to a stripper-sponsored "tits and tats" car wash to get his cruiser wet and waxed. there were pictures. he was fired.
Labels: car wash
Well, summer is almost here and you know what that means. People hauling out the hoses, buckets and soaps for their traditional driveway car wash. Fun as this may be, many people are still unaware of the devastating impacts the at-home car wash can have on our environment. Each time you wash your car, an average of 80 – 140 gallons of water are used. Carried in this soapy mess are contaminants such as brake dust, exhaust fumes, oils, and harsh detergents from the soaps. Once this drains into open sewers it wreaks havoc on our water supply. Outlined below are ten eco-friendly car washing techniques that work!
- Consider switching to an waterless car wash this summer. Trade the hoses and buckets for a small spray bottle and two microfiber towels. Currently popular overseas, waterless car wash products are finally here in the U.S.
- Swap paper towels for re-usable microfiber towels. Microfibers are super absorbent and can be re-used up to 50 times.
- Steer clear of products containing “petroleum-distillates, kerosene, silicone, or mineral spirits” These products are known carcinogens and have an adverse impact on the environment.
- If you do continue using the hose method, buy an automatic shut-off valve so that water is not continuing to flow as you wash.
- Look for soaps which are phosphate-free. Phosphates encourage algae bloom when they enter water and reduce oxygen levels for other aquatic species.
- Wash your car over the lawn instead of in the driveway. You’ll both water the grass, and also prevent the contaminated water from hitting open sewers.
Labels: car wash
![](http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif)
The deal hits the insides of the blue-branded iPhone stores on 16th October and, even after your 12 months expire, you still get to keep all the music you've downloaded. Of course, it'll be DRM-ed up to the eye-balls but there you go. Anyway, at least you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own
![](http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif)
The good news is that the 5310 XpressMusic will come in a choice of eight colours, the bad news is that you still have to pay for all your phone calls.
Now, the part I'm trying to figure out is can you take the music to another Nokia phone when you're done and if that's the case, does that mean you can do it immediately? So, infact, can you lay out the £129.95, sell the
![](http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif)
Labels: car phone warehouse
Labels: nano car
Labels: nano car
Friday, December 17, 2010
Esta situação pode ser responsável por um acidente, pois o motorista fica com sua visão encoberta.
Como as palhetas do limpador são feitas de borracha e ficarem do lado de fora, estão sujeitas às ações do tempo. Isso acarreta o ressecamento do material e, por conseqüência, o desgaste, que pode começar a soltar pedaços.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95EmIISAB-eLyqPIDXVvJ7T4aDxBRGkB-H9ksftwDbg9MDeUIk3gyZW6pFC6cgiXv1RN6UKiAdVdE3Yyd-Wjh7OyF0y3lKfEvKx7v_2ftZ2F88qs2TIMZa7CtUwGbTkotayRhycnX-xc/s400/palhetas.gif)
É importante que se verifique o estado das palhetas pelo menos uma vez por ano, ou que peça para um mecânico fazer isso. Uma palheta genérica custa em torno de R$ 10, as originais custam de R$ 20 a R$ 35.
Nada de detergentes também no reservatório do limpador que deve ser abastecido com uma solução de água com aditivo apropriado para limpeza que ajuda na diminuição do atrito entre a borracha e o vidro, melhora a qualidade da limpeza e não corrói a borracha.
Também é importante observar a como estão as mangueiras que puxam a água do reservatório de água até o esguicho. Como ficam debaixo do capô, essas mangueiras sofrem a ação do calor provocada pelo motor e também podem ressecar. Portanto, verifique a cada 12 meses se há furos ou partes danificadas nas borrachas.
Outro problema que pode ocorrer é a trepidação quando o limpador é utilizado. Isso acontece porque o mecanismo apresenta folgas.
Ao instalar um novo jogo de palhetas, é preciso cuidar da limpeza do vidro antes de se fazer o primeiro acionamento. Para promover a limpeza do pára-brisa e eliminar as impurezas ali acumuladas, o ideal é usar uma solução de água com um pouco de álcool e aplicá-la com um pano limpo no vidro. Detergentes, querosene e quaisquer tipos de sabão, NUNCA! Esses produtos danificam a peça, comprometendo o seu funcionamento e reduzindo sua durabilidade. Para a limpeza das borrachas, quando for necessário, basta apenas passar um pano umedecido com água limpa para retirar possíveis impurezas, sempre com cuidado para não danificar os braços do limpador durante o processo.
O Contran (Conselho Nacional de Trânsito) publicou em 27 de dezembro de 2006, com vigência a partir da mesma data a Resolução 216, que fixa exigências quanto às condições do pára-brisas. Tal resolução determina que o motorista deve estar atento quanto ao estado do limpador. Aqueles que forem flagrados em desconformidade com a lei estão sujeitos à multa no valor de R$ 127,69, o que caracteriza infração grave. Além disso, podem acumular cinco pontos na CNH (Carteira Nacional de Habilitação).
Todas essas dicas são importantes para que você possa cuidar corretamente das palhetas do limpador do pára-brisa do seu carro. Esses cuidados vão assegurar maior durabilidade da peça e que, por sua vez, cumprirá com eficácia a sua função que é de melhorar a visibilidade em situações adversas, chegando a ser componente essencial em casos extremos de chuvas intensas em locais escuros. Agora que você conhece um pouquinho melhor essa peça, sua importância e como cuidar dela, lembre-se de amanhã mesmo verificar o seu funcionamento e estado de conservação. Não hesite em substituí-la no momento adequado. Afinal, você merece trafegar em segurança e com a tranqüilidade de poder ir e vir sem preocupações.
Fontes Folha da Regiao e Carro100
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Only intended for the European roads, the new CityX XB12Sx combines the 93bhp Sportster-derived air-cooled Thunderstorm V-twin engine with an iMac-influenced chassis design that stands out from the crowd.
The styling design get ‘Shockwave’ grille, LED daytime running lights and sleek new wing-vents mark the new car out from the front, while the rear features a new ‘Superflow’ rear spoiler, LED tail lamps and twin exhaust tips that mimic the shape of the front grille.
Labels: 2011 Vauxhall VXR8
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Vin Diesel e Paul Walker estão de volta na sequencia de Velozes e Furioso (o 5ª sequencia).
No trailer vemos BMW série 5 E39, Dodge Charger, Nissan 350Z, diversos Porsche, Ford GT, Corvette Grand Sport Roadster Replica, Nissan GT-R.
O filme se desenrola aqui no Brasil, mais exatamente no Rio de Janeiro. A estréia é prevista para 29 de Abril de 2011 nos EUA.
Labels: Filme, Trailer, Velozes e Furiosos 5, Vídeo
Labels: Acidente, Mitsubishi, Vídeo
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6lIUchLOYuy45ZXuJK4TNzaopjboufBE1FoA_7Nmo9RxvJnjtU23ozqyicS9edzw4Qe6zWWNRFnPMFbyO6qJs3AF5CWe78XFsPcxttTgdCK9phlMjvsJBmiCUXc5mUV5FcwCmLizWw/s320/00+Chevrolet+Omega+Fittipaldi.jpg)
Ele tem o motor Alloytec 3.6 litros V6 SIDI, com injeção direta de combustível e 292 cavalos de potência e transmissão automática de seis velocidades. Podendo acelerar de 0 a 100 km/h em 6,8 segundos chegando a máxima de 235 km/h que é limitada eletronicamente.
Ele tem novo acabamento interno os bancos e painéis de porta agora vêm em couro bege, no console central tem uma tela sensível ao toque de 6,5”, com ela é possível controlar rádio AM/FM, CD MP3, entrada USB.
O Omega Fittipaldi chega as lojas até o final do mês com o valor sugerido de R$ 128.600.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAFQp16E6p9OlbTp0Ws-yjfIETOI6ureW1a9xUnwIltyU_HjWi3kI3GVl4TDsVcSi3Ms2M6ulhD1xRn4RTFmn7wroVxYyM-samZQL0Klq74L-uUNNrVFYOMHs4FS9Zq_2EsWeEWc1JA/s200/02++Chevrolet+Omega+Fittipaldi.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYk0gRsmHbrOZxAZ6kRgRbBmQ-d7uWzl7_-pY8Ur68BbG2E5N2r3BxP4QPG2guZOS2wKKDtIy-nwxtthcqfH35xXC3n0BsZJwtlZtf7LAJryGTQFcrA-y4QsoENZDL0c5NM8UCKJaKQ/s200/01++Chevrolet+Omega+Fittipaldi.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMzCESZ2TCB2nDhk0Nu2gu0aBsGd9qq3i8_D7xqQ6hHZ_9retsDT524kfhgpYxrbSpWXGNrQTBxt8PAkMFydeeDKD2LOGAkSY-79Ms3mZ7rNplMIkjmCol2D9TRpxCEuAKB525BHkIw/s200/05++Chevrolet+Omega+Fittipaldi.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFW0Z756Dea2y1YHEkec0jOQuNG2cg-EL_tpKgXPG_GPItij-4hnGJcpvWjO9himXLn0IOfNQU5xKysR2xlSsyot1sq7wlu0eOYgnWL-5_iyMBSFoM5Ko0ISOuVBOJRg5oPKslFw16Q/s200/03++Chevrolet+Omega+Fittipaldi.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgUcDYI7NS87SHM5HB7sKJzRLYMpGQyGlYkVfcuH3tKfPSNfMDWcXRM4F7S9iJxDBSnzecrVj2BfReTbtXfvea14LbQhAOdqGOq8acy_eY33KZEGR27giWx0c5uAGYELMtZZ_cBEUxA/s200/04++Chevrolet+Omega+Fittipaldi.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5If_XqHgJRum84U-rpKeSK-v7jj_hlBNkbiOgfgzSAhI6m1kKwMuYOTQlMJaX8_Ee5WysuykkyqrmHsw3g4o2ptgo8PnaBcDN5P2dsdlJh12hBA3Bl170s-gIbf7r32InIXO3nuiWw/s200/06++Chevrolet+Omega+Fittipaldi.jpg)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Labels: Cool Bikes, ducati bikes, Honda, Modification Yamaha, Suzuki