2010 Volvo Air Motion Concept Design

Let’s face it, nearly everybody in the world is affected by the price of fuel and this has affected our lifestyle. But with the Volvo Air Motion Canyon Carver, gasoline is history. That’s right, this is a vehicle that uses no gasoline at all but still considered to be a fast car. This car uses air to run.

Its exterior is designed like a clamshell; a body made from carbon fiber and can hold up to four people. The normally heavy conventional internal engine is replaced by compressed air motors. Theses motors cool down instead of heating up when it is under load, making heavy cooling systems unnecessary for the vehicle, thus making it lighter. Instead of gasoline stations, the mounted air tank of the vehicle is filled with compressed air using “Air Replenishment Sites”; these sites are outfitted with a wind-power air turbines suspended one-thousand feet in the air. This car makes people say goodbye to gasoline, gasoline-powered cars and/or vehicles, and although this doesn’t eliminate the need for gasoline completely, it eliminates one of the machines that need it the most.

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2011 G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR

The world’s fastest 4 seat coupe, the G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR, a car capable of reaching a top speed of nearly 370km/h (229mph). It has twin superchargers called the ASA T1-316 radial supercharger reaching 800hp, a development of the previous SK III RS bi-supercharger system that has 750hp. But the performance of the G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR doesn’t stop from top speed alone.

It has incredible acceleration, in less than 4 seconds it can reach a speed of up to 100km/h. Aerodynamics play an important role as well; this car has been equipped with a carbon fiber front skirt and spoiler in the rear to generate greater aerodynamic down force at high speeds. In addition to its high-speed capability is its G-POWER RS coil over sports suspension together with its high-end braking system called the G-POWER high performance braking system. Because of its incredible top speed and superior acceleration this car is nearly as fast as a hurricane, a very fast car.

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New 2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept

The new Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) has been unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show. Pioneering construction techniques, an advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain and innovative packaging all play a part in allowing the XL1 to return 260 mpg on the combined cycle to set a new benchmark for vehicle efficiency. Powering the XL1 is a compact 800 cc TDI two-cylinder common rail diesel engine developing 47 hp. It’s linked to an electric motor producing 27 hp, resulting in a total of 74 hp – a modest output yet more than enough when the low kerb weight of 1753 lbs (795 kg) of the vehicle is taken into account.

The TDI engine is linked to an electric motor and a seven-speed DSG gearbox with an automatic clutch mounted between each unit. The electric motor can either work independently of the TDI engine or in tandem when accelerating. In pure electric mode the XL1 can travel up to 20 miles (35 km) before the diesel engine cuts in. Accelerating from rest to 60 mph can be achieved in 11.5 seconds; the electronically limited top speed is 99 mph.

In both its styling and packaging the XL1 draws on lessons learned from the 1-Litre car (2002) and the L1 concept (2009). The XL1 has evolved to feature staggered seating with the driver and passenger placed next to each other in a body structure made from advanced new materials providing immense strength yet weighing just 507 lbs (230 kg).

To make such weight savings possible, and yet viable for series production, Volkswagen developed and patented a new system for the manufacture of the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) parts on the car called the Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) process.

In total the XL1 weighs 1753 lbs. In addition to the body structure, the weight is accounted for by the drivetrain, the running gear, the interior including a pair of bucket seats and the electrical system. In total just 23.2 per cent of the car is made out of either steel or iron.

Further savings are made through the extensive use of lightweight materials including magnesium (wheels), ceramics (brake discs) and aluminum (dampers, steering system, brake calipers).

The styling of the XL1 is borne out of functional requirements – easy access to the interior is granted via a pair of elegant scissor doors that hinge on the A-pillar while the profile of the car has been honed in the wind tunnel, the result being a remarkable coefficient of drag figure of 0.186. The XL1’s overall length and width are similar to those of a Volkswagen Polo yet its height is more akin to that of a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.

Although the XL1 is still very much a concept, its unveiling marks the next step towards the birth of a new class of Super Efficient Vehicles, while the advent of a process such as RTM is a significant milestone.

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2010 Pininfarina Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Spider

Sporty can never be sportier with the 2010 Pininfarina Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Spider that boasts of elegant curves, athletic angles, and mind blowing engine performance. The concept car is the monument to the winning history of Pininfarina and the far-famed victories of Alfa Romeo units.

Aesthetically speaking, the 2uettottanta is a confluence of muscle and delicate lines. The line that traverses across the horizontal length of the body instigates the impression of the car ‘taking off’ from the ground. The sign that the car proudly bears makes it all the more astounding and attention-grabbing, just like most of Alfa Romeo spiders. Moreover, the Alfa Romeo mark is strongly reflected by the simple, solid front end that is broken only by a central line. At the heart of the super car is the Alfa Romeo shield, an emblematic figure that readily says what has to be said.

In addition, the 2uettottanta’s dimensions bring a new meaning to an Alfa Romeo Spider. It is 1797 mm wide, 1280 mm high, and 4212.6 mm long. The wheelbase measures 2500 mm, and its red paint work makes it hard to ignore. Lastly, it has a 1.75 liter inline-4 engine that propels the car to jaw dropping speeds.

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Fastest Cars In The World: Top 10 List 2010-2011

World's Fastest Cars

While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car in the world, some will do whatever it takes to possess such speed and power. So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world? Here are the 10 fastest cars available on the market measures by top speed.

1. Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $1,700,000. Tested again on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version, the Bugatti Veyron once again claimed its title as the fastest car in the world at 267 mph.

2. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010 until recently it fell behind the Bugatti Veyron to take the #2 spot.

3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass, will make you want to show it off non-stop.

4. Koenigsegg CCX: 245 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is aiming hard to be the fastest car in the world, but it has a long way to go to surpass the Bugatti and the Ultimate Aero.

5. McLaren F1: 240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. Check out the doors, they looks like bat wings, maybe Batman need to order one and paints it black

6. Ferrari Enzo: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 ever produced, the price goes up every time someone crashes.

7. Jaguar XJ220: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.8 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price was $650,000. Made in 1992, this car still got what it takes to make the list.

8. Pagani Zonda F: 215 mph, 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $667,321. With a V12 motor, this baby can do much better.

9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640: 211 mph, 0-60 in 3.3 secs. V12 Engine with 640 hp, base price is $430,000. Nice piece of art, the design is very round and smooth.

10. Porsche Carrera GT: 205 mph, 0-60 in 3.9 secs. Aluminum, 68 Degree, Water Cooled V10 Engine with 612 hp, base price is $440,000. The most powerful and most expensive Porsche nearly made the list as #10.

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Japanese Used Car Exporters

Japanese cars Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan are the world renowned for its high quality finish and quality. These are durable and known for its long life. Therefore, there is no harm in buying these used cars. Thousands of these cars sold very cheaply in all over countries of the world like UK, United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, Russia, Philippines, India, Kenya, Singapore, Chile, Ireland, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, New Zealand and Pakistan and Mauritius.

Japanese drivers are careful to maintain their car mechanically and cosmetically so all the cars put up in auction look good virtually. Cars in Japan are subject to strict emissions standards under the Japanese government that encourage the sale of used cars faster than any other countries. The government is very careful about safety system, if car is getting old more than 5 years then they suggest you to buy new one and put an old one for auction. The used Japanese cars are peerless on price, quality and cleanliness. There is intensifying battle between Japanese auto giants and South Korean competitors in the market.

 

EXPORT/IMPORT ONLINE :

Internet is the best solution to find the best exporter. Nearly all the car exporters are available online; we have to do detail research before buying the car. It is better if we contact directly to the exporter not a middleman and take detailed information of dealer. Search the best online vehicle exporter with the help of online vehicle export listings. Second thing is that always check whether safety system used by the exporter is recognized by the Japanese Government. Select the car and its model number, and then make payment through a secure online system. There are lot of scams happens online, like the picture which shows in a web are different from what you see your car standing at the door. Therefore pre examination is necessary before shipment to avoid any risk.

Generally, most exporters are responsible for organization and completion of vehicle transportation till the vehicle arrives to your home or Port of Destination (POD). At the POD, responsibility of the possession laid on the importer. Dealer charges may depend upon their policy. They cost for their searches and services separately or add into final price. They may have a fix price or charge on percentage basis. During shipment marine insurance is also added on final price. Be aware that importing laws are different in different countries. Some countries require the car pass, an inspection before shipment like the JAAI inspection is required in India, Mauritius, Tanzania, Kenya, Bangladesh and others. When the car visits to your country check that all the custom duties and taxes have been paid to avoid any further tensions and headache In case the damage occurs during shipping, the bearer has to suffer all financial losses.

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Classic Cars For Sale

 

 Building, restoring and or looking for Classic Cars for Sale, Classic Muscle Cars for Sale, and Classic Cars and Trucks for Sale has be come a tremendous hobby for the baby boomers. They seem not to be able to get enough of those big shiny and in many cases very fast cars of the 50s, 60s and early 70s. Yes American muscle cars of the 60s and the big boats of the 50s are the most popular at car shows and Classic Car Auctions. The Classic Cars for Sale at these Classic Car Auctions number in the hundreds and seem to be growing in numbers every year. These cars are no longer in production but have not lost their value or their appeal. In fact the Classic Old Cars for Sale in today's market can cost as much as 100 times what they sold for new. I think one could replace a stop sign at many intersections with the words Classic Cars for Sale and get a better response rate. If the Classic Cars for Sale, Classic Muscle Cars for Sale, is any indication the Classic Cars for Sale fever is alive and well in America. It is a major television event in the month of January every year one any Classic Car buff would not want to miss.

The amount of Classic Cars for Sale there number in the thousands and not all are expensive or over priced many are very affordable for the average person. The events and the Vender's are also very extraordinary to see, every thing from road side memorabilia such as old signs and old fashion gas pumps, to 900%2Bhp Vipers and big block V8 powered motorcycles. So if you can make it to Scottsdale Arizona next January for the fantastic Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction you won't be disappointed. The whole week of the Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction is a great experience for anyone that grew up in the 50s or 60s it's very nostalgic just to be there.

This year at Barrett Jackson there was a great show put on by event controllers and that was an exhibition of Drifting. In case you don't know what that is it is basically when a Driver or Drivers as in this case place their cars in a some what controlled slide. It was amazing to watch these two Ford Mustangs Gets race side by side around just a few feet apart sending up a cloud so smoke from the tires and never collide. The crowd really loved it especially the children in the stands they were on their feet the whole time trying not to miss the action. This was the first time I had seen drifting done live it was really enjoyable.

One more thing I have to mention was the side by side drag racing on a stage. This was accomplished by chaining two Ford Mustangs to portable dyno machines with huge three foot tachometers and speedometers for the crowd to watch. Then two driver's names are drawn from several hundred names of the drag racing hopefuls and the race is on. Each driver is given instructions on what he is allowed to do then the starting lights flash down and away they go. The cars hit second gear the tires chirp and the speedometers climb. The event is held every hour and is exciting to watch as the crowd cheers on their favorite driver. In all of the races that I witnessed the speeds reached well over 100mph in the Quarter mile that each car was driven on the imaginary track Barrett Jackson you really know how to throw a party.

So before you go running off to the nearest Classic Car for Sale auction to pluck your hard earned money on your favorite Classic Car, here are a few things to remember. First remember UN-restored Classic Cars are cheaper but you have to be ready to spend a lot of time and or money to restore the car to 100% original condition. Second those parts can be hard to find, thank heaven for eBay, although there a great number of company's that have started making new parts that look and work just like the original ones. You can sometimes find Classic Car Parts at some of your local junkyards but the chance for finding a rare Classic Old Car or undiscovered Muscle Car for Sale are very slim. Some of these automobile Bone yards may have few vintage cars but they will be the four door models and will have small block V8's or six cylinder motors in them and not desirable collectibles. The third thing that I highly recommend is when you go to view any Classic Car for Sale that you have available some way of checking engine numbers and VIN numbers. Because every Classic Car collector knows that the right engine numbers with the right VIN numbers are a must. If you have ever had Classic Car for Sale you know the first words out of your mouth are DO THE NUMBERS MATCH.

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The World Of Collection Cars

Collection cars are highly sought and even have special trade shows dedicated to their very existence. In the world of collectors, you have mechanics who can rebuild old cars to look new, individuals who have protected the original beauty of the car without extensive restoration or collectors who completely build collection cars from the ground up. Every year, collectors gather at shows around the world in order to view a variety of collection cars together in one place.

Early camaros, vintage mustangs and other muscle cars or trucks are just a few of the collection cars that are showcased at trade shows. In exchange for an entry fee, event organizers accept collection cars into their show and award prizes for the top entrants. All collection cars are judged by preselected experts, who decide which are the best of the lot so to speak.

Collection cars are not only nice to look at, but they also bring a pretty price for their owners. Antique and collection cars are highly sought among collectors, but are also popular among those who simply wish to reminisce about their glory days. In addition, many collection cars are purchased for investment purposes. If preserved, collection cars may continue to increase in value during the years to come. If entered into additional car shows, they may continue to win awards or garner media attention that will make them even more desirable.

Collection cars will not be found at the local car dealership, but they are close by for the enthusiast who doesn't mind doing their research. Some of the best places to search for collection cars are specialty magazines, the local newspaper's classified ad section, televised or local trade shows, and even online. Before purchasing anything online, buyers are urged to conduct due diligence on the automobile. An in-person inspection, along with a mechanic's observation, should be conducted prior to signing on the dotted line.

Quite often, collection cars are invited to participate in local parades. No matter the time of year, these auto enthusiasts are anxious to showcase their set of wheels and are proud to ride as part of many parades on an annual basis. Many collection cars can be entered into parades by contacting the local city hall to inquire about participation. Everyone loves collection cars, including those who don't characterize themselves as collection car enthusiasts. From the professional mechanic to the hopeful auto designer and the child who isn't even old enough to sit behind the steering wheel, collection cars are a sight to behold and are celebrated by all who appreciate classic detail at it's finest.

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Classic Car Collecting

Classic car collectors are not at all unlike art collectors. What with the time and resources that they both invest in either acquiring or restoring and maintaining pieces that they consider priceless and worth having, but that may seem cumbersome and not worth investing time and money in to anyone else. Classic cars are generally anything that are 25 years or more -- with most collectors having a special preference for cars built in the 1960s or before; whatever the case this is impressive as most cars usually have a lifespan of between 10 to 15 years. Car manufactures build cars not only for their functionality as a mode of transport but also throw in such considerations as aesthetics and definitely not only for streamlining purposes.

Besides their outer beauty, classic cars might represent various things to their respective collectors with the values of most classics appreciating along with their ages. For most collectors or classic car connoisseurs, there is a satisfaction derived from having restored an auto classic to its glory days, when it was first manufactured; a feeling similar to that derived from purchasing your dream car. This is coupled with an existing potential market for restored cars that one can take advantage of. An interesting development in the classic car genre is the emergence of model specific clubs which cater to the primary interests of owners of particular models and where members can sell or buy cars or trade tidbits regarding maintenance.

Classic cars might also fall into several categories such as muscle or luxury, and collectors might harbor a general bias towards one or the other. A lot of the classic car collections comprise muscle cars that have been manufactured between the 1950s and 1970s -- with a number of the collectors having a special preference for the larger, more powerful V8 engines. Some makes that exude classic muscle include the Detroit Big Threes, namely the Ford Mustang, the Chevrolet Camaro, and the Pontiac Firebird -- others are the Chevrolet Chevelle, the Dodge Charger and the Chevrolet Impala. Some classic luxury cars include the 1948 Delahaye, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, and the Bentley -- all of which have been further developed with time, but which have still maintained major aspects of their primary designs. Another interesting aspect of cars, in general, is color -- which can be used to accent the aesthetic value of your car with certain colors evoking certain responses. Certain car models also appear more interesting in particular colors, red is, however, an accepted standard in beauty with some muscle cars actually appearing more menacing in this color.

 

Some of the major challenges further faced by classic car collectors, and which further increase the premium placed on them, include unavailability of parts which are mostly non existent due to these cars no longer being manufactured and -- if these parts are available, then they might be ridiculously priced. This has, however, partially been taken of by the emergence of model specific clubs which bring together classic car connoisseurs with particular interests.

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