Half-owned by Bahrain, the supercar offshoot of Formula One giant McLaren is gearing up for the launch of a spectacular new model

IN MARCH, when Formula One world champions Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button unveiled the supercar (picture above) which the McLaren Group hopes will see them take their motoring success off of the circuit and on to the road it was hailed as a display of the best of British.

But the McLaren MP4-12C, the high-performance road car that the new McLaren Automotive marque will begin to produce in 2011, has been put together with strong support from within the Gulf.

Volvo C30 electrical specifications

Volvo is ready kicked off with an environmentally friendly product. This week, the Swedish manufacturer that states are ready to release 10 units of electric vehicles on the C30 to the market this spring. Volvo C30 will provide battery-powered electricity at the Detroit Auto Show in January, with plans to build a fleet of 50 vehicles for testing real-world test in 2011.

The model shown in Detroit would be more along the prototype development process than previously presented in September at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

"The first prototype to help us identify the main technological challenges, such as battery packs and safety issues. We have discussed this challenge without sacrificing C30 cool and pleasant personality-to-drive. I am very pleased with the results. The C30 power in Detroit is a product that much more complete, "said Lennart Stegland, Director Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.

Certainty that after the manufacturer signed an agreement with the company Göteborg Energi. All the demo units of each product and will be equipped with measuring instruments to determine the effectiveness of energy used.

Volvo C30 Electric cars offer security as is typical of other manufacturers. The main difference of this vehicle as compared with other Volvo models only on pure electricity consumption.

"10 units shipped will begin this spring Volvo C30 Electric one of our focus on products as a drive that also mengampanyekan new way of life.," Says Volvo's party in a written statement, as reported by autoevolution (06/09/2010) .

This car is claimed to have traveled 150 kilometers distance in a state of the battery is fully charged. The energy source is supplied from lithium-ion batteries can be recharged simply by striking the wall socket. It took eight hours to charge from empty to full position.

For acceleration, the car can drive 000-100 miles per hour in less than 11 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 130 km / hr.

Exterior:

• R-Design badge in the grille
• Grille and door mirror housings in special silk metal finish
• Body kit with front and rear spoilers, lower door trim moulding and side-skirts colour-matchedto the rest of the body
• New 17-inch five-spoke Cratus aluminium wheels (18-inch optional)
• Tailgate spoiler
• Visible chrome-plated sports tailpipes (90 mm)

Interior:

• Upholstery in two colour combinations: cream-coloured leather with sides in dark grey Flex-Tec, or off-black leather with edges in off-black (new)
• Embossed R-Design emblem in the front seats
• R-Design centre stack and panel inserts
• Gear lever knob trimmed in leather and aluminium
• Sports pedals in aluminium, with rubber ribs
• Sports steering wheel trimmed in leather, with R-Design emblem
• Blue speedometer and rev counter gauges
• Textile floor mats with contrasting piping

Spesifikasi Modifikasi Nissan Cefiro

Sporty elegant appearance but really inspire young modifier. In Malaysia, some have been modified Cefiro drift style and appearance of which will be converted to a Nissan Skyline R32, so the practical Skyfiro usual, "explains Johan Fardjito, owner of 1992 Nissan Cefiro had undergone facial surgery R32 Skyline Country progress.

Drifting in neighboring communities, create Johan interested to build a drift car spec After consulting with his friends, Nissan Cefiro was chosen because it was considered best not to inhale the guinea pig .. "Caves select Cefiro since the price is cheap enough and suitable to change the body so that the Skyline R32," he added. Johan went to good fortune when he saw the Nissan Cefiro piled on the sidewalk near his home "Caves are interested because the body is still in good condition., Only the machine that has spent age," he said.

Not much to say, Johan borer immediately redeem the car and rushed to the home modification Das Auto, the number of arteries in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. But apparently, the intention to convert at Skyline R32 has been prepared by him or her an adult. Half-cut set of components Skyline R32 has been obtained before Johan even get the car.

"Although my father initially had agreed to build a baseball Cefiro., But after he saw the Skyline R32 is cut in half, I think he changed his mind," joked Johan Incidentally,. Johan gave a friend Skyline R32 half cut stock imported directly from Malaysia.

Fun again, the conversion process is not too difficult "Simply create a new bracket on the body just to fit in with his muzzle Cefiro R32 Skyline, once installed it is longer than. Cefiro original face," said this Limkokwing University students while at the stern, Johan use only lamps and rear bumper Skyline GTR R32 for the body and then knitted in Cefiro. "

It took a little adjustment on the bracket to be installed lighting is perfect, hard baseball, "he added To Skyline R32 appears more and more like the original, then the whole body is painted Skyfiro Arctic White paint from DuPont. Because buying a half cut in a condition, engine and brakes have been built package Nissan Skyline R32.

Once again the process of entry into the engine room Cefiro RB20DET engine means no constraints there was no change at all, although the company mounted .. This is because the standard engine which is coded RB20E Cefiro has a construction similar to the engine Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-t RB20DET default.

"Difference only wear baseball Cefiro turbo engine back and still single (SOHC engine)," said Johan.

In addition, to support the hobby of playing drift Johan then, congenital Skyline R32 manual gearbox feels better than a sip of congenital Cefiro using automatic machines to maximize performance, Johan just add artificial Mine intercooler. "It was a direct influence on engine performance baseball. But I was ready to make bigger turbo rather than later," lid Johan. EIS, I think it will be even more interesting.

Specification Honda Odyssey Special Sliding Door

If in Indonesia, PT Honda Prospect Motor launches new premium MPV Honda Odyssey with a conventional door, so now there are options Odyssey with sliding doors or sliding doors.

Touring Elite is a performance almost similar to the concept cars that show off the Honda Odyssey at the Chicago Motor Show 2010.

Honda said the 2011 model offers a more exclusive appearance and a new interior features, including a sliding door.

New 2011 Odyssey, which will be released in the fall, is the first Honda van was developed by a team of engineers in the United States. It will be built at the same factory in Alabama where Odyssey is currently assembled.

New minivan looks slim. It has a 1.6-inch roofline is lower than the current model and track (distance between the wheel counterclockwise), 1.4 inches wider, and also improve the economic aerodynamics provide fuel for a better and wider interior. Honda adds nearly an extra inch of shoulder space in the front row.

The engine is a 3.5-liter V-6 with variable management system Honda three-cylinder mode, which allows the engine to run on three, four or six cylinders, depending on how much power is needed. Older models have the same type V-6; if any enhancements have been made to the engine for new models, Honda does not say.

Honda created the "cool" that will continue and remain calm six 12-ounce cans or four 20-ounce bottle when the vehicle is running. Of a new center console between the first row seat is big enough to accommodate the bags. And can be removed so that one can walk through to the second row and then reinstalled.

There are three configurations for second-row seats. Middle seat between two captain's chairs have a very narrow matter, but now it is four inches wider so maybe comfortable even for adults. The second amendment is a "wide mode" which enables the second seat outboard seats to move to the side almost two inches so that the largest number of child seats on the market that can be stored in all three seats simultaneously. Finally, the chair features the convenience centers so parents can move to slide the baby in the seat nearly six inches closer to the front lines.

While the third row, Honda says the cabin is wider there to make adults more comfortable with sliding doors to keep the motor below the surface of the shoulder. Third-row legroom increases by one-inch as well. Honda says it has made the third row "magic seat" that folds into a well on the floor - a concept that Honda introduced to the market years ago - much easier to store or lift. Instead of having to deal with and use the rope, now can be done with just one rope.

Honda has not announced pricing for the 2011 Odyssey. Preliminary fuel economy is estimated to-above-the-line Touring model is the Elite 19 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. That improvements to the Odyssey Touring model came out.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Full Trailer

I'll let the trailer do the talking for this one.

New Honda Accord Crostour, Fuel Economy, Equipment Update

Based from the Honda Accord, with a combined contour and shape of the other variants, such as the CR-V also Odissey therefore be crosstour honda accord with a very futuristic body design. Berbody bongsor with high ground clearance, but not too far from the station wagon is perfect for a family.

When We reviewed the Honda's new Accord model Crosstour, one of Our Few gripes was in the fuel economy of department. Rated at 18/27 mpg (FWD), its not bad, but the lack of a six-speed transmission makes getting the most out of Each gallon a bit hard.

Honda appears to be ready to announce the Addition of a six-speed auto-box for the 2011 model year car, Which Will go on sale before the end of the year. This is well, ahead of a mid-cycle update, Which Should take place in the 2013 model year. The new transmission will of likely deliver a slight improvement in city fuel economy as much as two and outs mpg on the highway, making the CrossTour more competitive with the Toyota Venza Pls it comes to fuel economy.

Honda typically sticks to very strict model cycles, and four years after it WENT on sale as a 2008 model, the Accord is receiving its scheduled refresh. Among the tweaks for 2011 is an exterior freshening for both sedans and coupes, including a Sharper front fascia design, new wheels, and updated rear lighting. The grille is wider and sports marginally less chrome than before, and it rests above a restyled bumper with more Deeply scooped fog-light surrounds. Sedan models have a new trunklid with lighting strips adjacent to the license-plate holder.

Crosstour Honda Accord is equipped with engine mounting, vibration can be suppressed very well. Using the name of the application crosstour porters with huge capacity was already a necessity. Double wishbone and multilink system behind, with better use of the bushing and the composition of geometry-enhanced arms, front and rear suspension damping in the shocks created in various road conditions. Some things that are served by making more felt comfortable in making a long trip and stay safe in different conditions.

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Mercedes Benz Cars Pictures and History

Since its inception, Mercedes-Benz had a reputation for quality and durability. Objective measures looking at passenger vehicles such as JD Power surveys showed a decline in the reputation of this approach in the 1990s and early 2000s. In mid-2005, Mercedes returned temporarily to the industry average for initial quality, a measure of problems after the first 90 days of ownership, according to JD Power. JD Power's Initial Quality Survey for the first quarter of 2007, Mercedes showed dramatic improvement in the escalating 25-5 th place, surpassing quality leader Toyota and earning several awards for its models.

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For 2008, Mercedes-Benz initial improvement in the rating for another brand, now in fourth place. In addition to this distinction, which also received the Quality Award for its Platinum Plant Mercedes Sindelfingen, Germany assembly plant. Since 2009, Consumer Reports of the United States has changed its reliability ratings for various Mercedes-Benz vehicles to the "average", and recommending the E-Class and S Class
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Riding to Paradise: Iran

Some time ago, when we decided to travel as much as we can on our bikes, we needed a pespective. We decided to travel, starting from near to more distant places. Namely, first Istanbul and Marmara regions and then making larger circles each time, evenually meeting the country borders and beyond. A non ending project. But we would always know our direction.

It is our map to decide where to go next. We planned a trip to our neighbours on the east, namely Georgia, Azerbeijan, Armenia and Iran. It turned out to be too complicated due to many border crossings. Besides we would cross Iran from the north of the country only, but there was much more to see there. So we decided to make this an Iran ride only.

Sinad Khodro: Another Made in Iran's Car

This car is one of the best Iranian built cars (that's right, Iran does build cars) on the market there. It comes in two body styles: hatchback and coupe. Only a couple of years ago, the only cars seen on Iranian roads were the ancient and unrefined Paykans.

Rivers of these rebaged Hillman Hunters (remember those old 70's cars?) flowed through the country. Now, things are starting to improve with the new Samand on sale and the Sinad. The Samand is a car that was built with the help of French corporations. It is much better than the Paykan, but it can't compete with American autos. There are other cars sold in Iran too, like Renaults and Nissans. For more info, go to www.irkhodro.com or www.kishkhodro-sinad.com.

Marmaduke: Review

Marmaduke! Or.... Some Kind Of Wonderful without Lea Thompson and lotso lotso CG dogs.

 So I'm lining up at the cinema to buy my ticket right, and the second I told the ticket guy, I wanna see Marmaduke.. He gave me that kind of look that I haven't seen since I was in high school. Let me tell you something, there were about 7 people in the theater and with the exception of me, the rest were all little children. I felt like a fucking pedophile in there. I had to keep telling myself, "This is for the review.. this is for the review..."

So Marmaduke is about an unnaturally large dog who moves with his human family to a new neighborhood and has to fit in the new high school there, i.e the playground. There he gets beat up by the school bully who happens to be dating the girl he likes and after an hour of lameness, he realizes that it's his best friend that he's really in love with all along.

Owen Wilson is the voice for Marmaduke and he does do a nice job in this but dude.. you totally picked the wrong script to make a comeback on after your attempted suicide. I wouldn't be surprised if Owen Wilson tries to kill himself again after watching this piece of shit.

This show hits every bottom rung of comedy there is. I have officially lost all the respect I used to have for William H. Macy. At one point in his life, this man was in movies like Fargo, Magnolia and The Cooler. Now, he's getting knocked over and being kicked in the balls by CG animated dogs for brainless kids to laugh at. Now I know where broken actors go to die.

Marmaduke is something that should have gone straight to DVD release. There is absolutely nothing that could draw in people to watch this other than the fact that there are a lot of celebrity voice actors in this, who don't even do a good job.And I also get the feeling that 20th Century Fox also didn't give a shit about this movie, otherwise they wouldn't have dumped it on the same weekend Toy Story 3 was released.

There is absolutely nothing in this film that can make me like it. My brain was literally telling my hands to dig their nails into the seat to prevent the rest of my body from running out of the theater on pure instinct. I just kept saying, "You paid RM11 for this.. you paid RM11 for this.. it's going to be over soon. You can do this Nicholas, just a few more minutes and then you can go.. Just hang in there buddy." But then it got to the ending and I swear my brain died. Three words. CGI. Dogs. Breakdancing.

But I do understand that this movie was intended for children. Clearly Marmaduke was not made to entertain anyone above the age of 7. But for God sakes...to all the parents out there.. Do you really want your children to watch this and grow up mentally retarded?

 RATING: 0/10

BMW’s Green Sports Car

“It’s the sports car of the future, the way BMW imagines it.” That’s how Adrian van Hooydonk, director of BMW’s group design, describes the “BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics” two-door concept vehicle to be unveiled at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show. Think of it as a showcase of the many fuel-efficient technologies that BMW has in various stages of development. Some of the technologies already appear in production vehicles, while the feasibility of rolling out other systems stretch the future to the point of never.

BMW’s overarching goal was to combine breath-taking speed and groundbreaking efficiency. In the BMW Vision, that boils down to 4.8-second 0-to-60 miles per hour acceleration and 63 mile to the gallon.

First, BMW engineers use the rear-axle to combine a turbo-charged small diesel engine and the mildest forms of hybrid technology. That kind of combo comes standard in BMW 1-series cars in Europe. The Vision's setup is a little more similar to the BMW 320d, also to debut in Frankfurt, which uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel to deliver 162 horsepower, while promising more than 57 miles to the gallon. The BMW Vision takes it a step further by downsizing the engine to a 1.5-liter three-cylinder diesel engine mated with the more robust hybrid system found in the pricey BMW ActiveHybrid7, expected in the US early next year.

Not satisfied with 162 horsepower, BMW adds a second motor to drive the front wheels exclusively by electricity. When both motors and the diesel engine are called into service, the overall system can put out 356 horsepower. The BMW Vision is lightweight and aerodynamic. The design features an aluminum chassis and suspension, and an outer skin made mostly of polycarbonate glass. The car’s slippery design boasts a drag coefficient of 0.22—beating out the Toyota Prius’s 0.25.

To mitigate the fuel efficiency penalty paid for power, the BMW Vision utilizes plug-in hybrid technology. This is where the Vision becomes more of a fantasy. The combination of diesel and hybrid technologies is widely viewed as cost prohibitive. Adding enough battery power to allow the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics to travel for 30 miles of all-electric drive, as BMW is promising, would send costs through the roof.

BMW also indicates that the Vision only needs a 187-pound 10.8 kWh battery to achieve the 30-mile all-electric goal. To pull that off, the Vision, according to BMW, will discharge the battery pack's capacity by 80 percent, which is likely to significantly reduce the longevity of the battery. (The Chevy Volt will use about 50 percent of its capacity to help ensure a lifetime of use.)