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Electric Cars: Are We Ready?

Posted by admin On August - 23 - 2010

Our planet is facing numerous threats, the biggest one being global warming, which is the result of excess CO2 in the environment. Cars produce substantial amounts of the gas, and with the stupendous number of internal combustion engine (ICE) based cars, those running on gasoline, present in the world, the production of harmful CO2 being reduced is unlikely. An alternative to ICE-based cars is electric car, which has been in existence, surprisingly, since the early 1900s.

First and foremost, electric cars run on batteries, which do not require CO2 emitting fuels, thereby proving to be the cleaner than the traditional vehicle. The cost of running electric cars is coming down every year and the speed & power are still comparable to the latest models of the ICE-based cars. The present-day electric cars run on Li-ion batteries, which can be charged from household power supplies. It takes 20 hours to completely charge the battery of electric cars in countries with 110W power supply and 8 hours in those with 220W supply.

Already, electric cars are suitable to travel distances less than 40 miles, which can’t really be considered short, and with new researches being carried out regarding long distance travel in these cars, we would be able to completely replace the gasoline-guzzling ICE-based cars with its cheaper and cleaner cousin.

The gold wrapped Audi R8 is the latest to hit the roads

Posted by admin On July - 26 - 2010

The latest Audi-R8 is a striking car with matte gold finish that has already hit the roads of Dubai. The rich and the famous of Dubai are making a rush for this golden wonder and is quite unlike the bright chrome mirror finishes that most super cars offer. Onlookers will not get blinded with a brilliant reflective surface but instead can have a closer look at its rich matte finish, which sets this car apart from all other GT machines.

The rich color of gold and the superb matte finish has even made the black Audi R8 look dull. This latest sports car was also spotted in Moscow, Russia. Some of the noteworthy features of Audi R8 are mid-mounted V8 FSI engine, quattro permanent four wheel drive and Audi space frame aluminum body. The engine can deliver almost 420 HP and sprints the car from 0 to 60 mph at 4.5 seconds and can go up to 187 mph. The exact price for the golden makeover is not yet known, but the look definitely outshines all other black and gray cars.

Though gold lovers may not get to drive a car made of gold but they have a possibility of driving a golden car with this remarkable golden Audi R8.

Chrome Hearts x Cervelo Bike sells for $60,000

Posted by Yogesh On May - 24 - 2010

chrome-hearts-x-cervelo-bikeThe  limited edition Chrome Hearts x Cervelo Bike that has been  designed in collaboration with Cervelo, sells for around $6,000. The standard Cervelo P4 TT bike asks for a whopping $60,000 which is the one of the the world’s most prestigious bike manufacturers. This bike has been decked out with custom Chrome Hearts graphics,  precious metals, leather as well as rhinestones.

The Chrome Hearts x Cervelo Bike is a true work of art which looks good enough to bring any uber-rich cycling enthusiast into the outdoors.

Motor_homeIf you are a person who is accustomed to the nomadic lifestyle, but would love to further grow the nomad in you then this fastest gas-powered motor home of world would make you the first person to  have some of the best settings on your vacation.

This fastest motor home is equipped with an economical 2.3-liter engine along with an innovative gas-diesel-drive along with its with its official Guinness record run at 230 km/h.

It is created in a joint project of Gold and Hymer Schmitt and it is a great solution for those people who wants to cut off from the chaotic lifestyle really fast.

Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird model up for sale

Posted by Kamleshwar Bhatt On May - 18 - 2010

BluebirdSir Malcolm Campbell, the English racing motorist, wanted to surpass his previous Sunbeam Blue Bird’s achievement of the 150 mph barrier,  he drove the 950bhp Napier-engined car that helped him to reach 200 mph and to achieve the land speed record of 206.96mph at Daytona Beach in February 1928.

Now  at Bonhams, as a model of Bluebird 1928 which is the land speed record car driven by Sir Malcolm Campbell marks its presence, it is definitely make die-hard collectors feel weak in the knees. It is estimated to fetch between $45,000 to $51,000, this beautifully crafted model is about weighs about 2lb and 47cm long.

On July 2, a silver-plated model of Bluebird 1928 is to go under the hammer as part of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Custom_TriumphWhen Triumph reinvented themselves to design the unique Speed Triple then it was sure that some models from those would end up determining the design of new models. One of Austria’s top Triumph specialists, Julian Schneider has definitely taken the Triumph Speed Triple’s looks and refined engineering to another level.

This custom Triumph, Dubbed Burt Munro Edition features intake modifications and a Supertrapp exhaust along with shocks, fork springs and a steering damper from Ohlins. This bike is well suited to tackle the hairpins of the Austrian alps with Beringer brake system and the Marchesini magnesium wheels.  The bike looks very compact and seems to be built around the rider.

Bike EXIF favorite LSL have provided the bars, headlight and footrests and there is also a smattering of Rizoma parts. The result is a bike looks good that simply pays tribute to the speed bike racer Burt Munro.

Harley-Davidson is back in flowery

Posted by Yogesh On May - 4 - 2010

Harley-DavidsonWe all guys known well that Harley-Davidson motorcycle is known as the father of all motorcycles and it remain the same throughout the ages even with the varying trends and styles.

But this customized limited edition by the Catalan designer Custo Dalmau is sure to make your ride colorful and stylish, for all those who say that “I ride my own”.

In the colorful style, the designer has revamped the model Night Rod and has combined with the dragster look to suit hand-painted bodywork. This limited edition bike will be auctioned this summer and the proceeds from the sale will be donated to support children in Sierra Leone.

Dartz launched new Prombron with golden wheels

Posted by Kamleshwar Bhatt On May - 3 - 2010

prombron_golden_wheelsDartz is the Russian armored car manufacturers and tuners who is popular for its uber-luxury SUVs, has another luxurious SUV up its sleeves after the current launch of his Dartz Prombron Red Diamond Edition.

Prombron, inspired by James Bond sagas, is “the car with the golden wheels”. The vehicle will be piece of golden armor and it will include golden wheels. Not only wheels will be touched by gold, armored glass will be also coated with gold and all the body of car will be covered by gold snake skin vinyl.

To keep “skin” free from dust, Dartz has used nano gold coating.
To stay away from any trouble when treading in this royal ride,
its owners will also be offered a golden gun, an authentic copy of Bolshevik favorite gun Mauser in gold.

knight-xv-conquest-vehiclesIt was regarded as the most luxurious SUV of the time when  Conquest Vehicles revealed the KNIGHT XV. But the €1million Dartz Monaco Red Diamond Edition took away the title after claiming itself to be the world’s most luxurious, strongest and expensive armored car.

But, the biofuel – powered KNIGHT XV has added more than 60 new security and luxury upgrades, probably to reclaim the title.
New changes include a turbo kit, a commercial-grade multi-link air-ride suspension system, a high-performance front brake system with  12 pot calipers and 15.5 inch rotors.

A 24-inch vehicle extension package to fit  my friends and family and right-hand drive conversion to suit the country’s traffic norms and an amazing addition is an onboard black-box system that constantly has the multiple layers of armor and record button on help push the KNIGHT XV’s weight to 12,000 pounds.

So, I think you should ready to be knighted.

World’s ‘first ever’ motorcycle sold for £86,200 at Bonhams

Posted by Yogesh Kumar On April - 29 - 2010

H&W's_motorcycleThis 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller motorcycle is the the first-ever patented ‘motorrad’ and is the last thing bike and enthusiasts would love to lay their hands on.

Bonhams auctioned this the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller and I am sure it gave goose bumps to those who cherish the ultimate engineering masterpieces and automotive designs.

In Munich, this essential piece of motorcycle history was manufactured by H&W and it was the first powered two-wheeler to  enter series production.

At the weekend (April 25), the first-ever series produced motorcycle was for sales at Bonhams Important Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors’ motorcycles.

The Hildebrand brothers, Wilhelm and Heinrich, were among many engineers to experiment with steam power, then turning it into a two-stroke gasoline engine.

In partnership with his mechanic, Hans Geisenhof and Alois Wolfmüller, the quartet succeeded in producing a water-cooled, four-stroke parallel twin capable of displacing 1,488cc still the largest power unit ever fitted to a motorcycle, until recent times.
There had been steam-driven “boneshakers” on both sides of the Atlantic.

Auctioned with an estimate of £40,000-60,000, this essential piece sold for £86,200, inclusive of buyer’s premium.