In continuation with my previous post about the promising weekend, here is a recount of the weekend, which exceeded all the expectations I had set, by a million light years!
It all started with Noobie and I going for the F1 on Friday. Those were the special passes (Paddock Club) given out to us, only for that day. It was a special privilege to be amongst the “who’s who” in Singapore. The treatment gives to us was princely! Not to mention that the place where we were sitting was right above the “Pit stop” – It was actually the best possible place to be seated in F1.
Here are some pics… All the pics have been taken from above the pit stop!
The Renault Team
And here it goes… zipping by…
And finally the moment we had been waiting for… The Force India car!! It was a delight beyond imagination watching the tricolor painted across the car!!
As soon as the F1 thing was over, I realised I did not have a lot of resilience to LOUD noise!! When these cars zip by next to you, your ears hurt like they never had!! Finally better sense prevailed and I used ear buds to protect the vulnerable duo! After that, it was a party time!
After rushing off from the F1 area, we went for Dandiya.. it was good fun… even though we were all tired, we danced our hearts away.. I still have blisters in my feet from that evening!!
Saturday was India-Pak match, which was a hugeeeeeeeeee let down! Anyways, we had the whole junta over at our place.. so, it was a great evening, nonetheless!!
Sunday was marked by Whats your Rashee? And well you know, how that turned out!!
Are you a racebike enthusiast? Happen to be planning a trip to the Nuerburgring in Germany?
If so, you may want to visit former motorcycle and auto dealer and racer Frithjor Erpelding, a man who claims to have the second largest private museum in Europe dedicated to race motorcycles. Located in the Eifel mountain hamlet of Jammelshofen, near the ‘Ring, the museum houses 200-some bikes and a half-dozen of his championship-winning race cars.
Among the units on display: AJS, Aprilia, Ariel, Bimota, BSA, CZ, Egli, Gilera, NSU, Koenig, Moto Parilla, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Matchless, Maico, Triumph, Norton, Greeves, Jawa, Puch, Wanderer, Harris, BSS, Benelli, Laverda, Royal-Enfield, Harley-Davidson, Horex, Honda, Gilera, Kawasaki, Kreidler, Linto, Suzuki, Scott, Seley, Yamaha, Rickman, KTM, Ducati, Montessa, NSU, Vincent, Velocette and Zuendapp, etc.
I asked Erpelding which of the 200 units is his favorite. “The Norton,” he replied without pause. Erpelding has two Norton Manx. “The chairman of Cambridge University recently contacted me, asking if I would sell one of my Manx. I told him ‘No’. He offered Euro 100,000 and I declined. Then he offered Euro 200,000 and I again declined. Finally, I cut to the chase and told him I wouldn’t be selling the bike no matter what the price.”
But, Erpelding is willing to sell certain units. He says he recently sold a Vincent to a collector in the United States for Euro 80,000. “He deposited the check in my bank account before even receiving the bike. I called and asked him why he trusted me, and he said, ‘I’ve heard you’re a trustworthy guy’.”
Erpelding is a fella who loves telling his stories. If you’re planning a visit, be sure to leave time to have beer at his Race Museum Bar. He’ll tell you about his run-ins with racer Agostini and Yamaha bosses; his thoughts on Triumph, MZ and KTM; his trips to Goodwood; and his days of racing Honda motorcycles and cars.
Check out Erpelding’s website, which features the full line-up of the museum’s bikes on display.
Need for Speed SHIFT Console Demo Available October 1
Taste the True Driver’s Experience in This Year’s Most Critically Acclaimed Racing Game
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that the console demo of the highly-rated Need for Speed SHIFT will be available for download on October 1 on PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE. The demo gives players a chance to see for themselves just how SHIFT delivers on the Need for Speed promise of speed, adrenaline and precision racing. Need for Speed SHIFT has been commended by AOL GameDaily as “one of 2009’s best racing games” and as “outstanding” by IGN.
Players will sample this year’s most intense authentic racing game by pushing one of four cars to its limits on the world-famous Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and the tight city circuit of London River. Players that dominate each track and collect enough stars will also unlock the ultimate racing machine; the Pagani Zonda F.
Jump into the cockpit of one of these five cars and find out how Need for Speed SHIFT combines real-world physics with perception based G-forces to deliver a supercharged on-the-track experience.
The PC demo is currently available for download at www.needforspeed.com.
The game introduces a brutal first-person crash dynamic that creates an unparalleled immersive experience. The signature cockpit view delivers a true driver’s experience. Need for Speed SHIFT further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile — a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. Need for Speed SHIFT is the most realistic and intensive authentic racing game ever.
With a perfect score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT is the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.
Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and coming soon on the iPhone™. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.
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Intotdeauna am crezut ca m-am nascut cu darul de a-mi imagina lucruri, insa de aici la a crea un concept precum BMW Lovos, este cale lunga. Daca arunci o privire pe imaginile alaturate nu poti califica din prima secunda exemplarul. Sa semene cu un peste, cu un porc mistret sau cu un crocodil? Sau mai degraba cu toate aceste fapturi la un loc. In orice caz … cu o masina nu aduce mai deloc. Poate rotile … dar ar putea fi, de asemenea, membrele porcului tepos.
Lasam deoparte beletristica pentru a face loc informatiilor de natura concreta. Asadar, discutam despre un concept realizat de o tanara din Germania, Anne Forschner, in colaboare cu producatorul auto bavarez.
Numele (Lovos) semnifica….
Citeste mai multe depsre BMW Lovos si vezi galerie poze pe Auto.ro.
Muita potência, comportamento sem reparos, qualidade a rodos, versatilidade na opção coupé/cabriolet e uma caixa de velocidades fantástica são argumentos mais que suficientes para justificar o título deste ensaio. Se lhe dissermos que além de tudo isto o Z4 foi desenhado por duas mulheres, a perfeição roça-se nas sensuais curvas deste BMW.
Como os árbitros têm cor clubista, os comentadores políticos preferências políticas, os jornalistas têm paixões e gostos por marcas de automóveis. Nunca percebemos muito bem porque razão esconder esses gostos e preferências se os intervenientes forem profissionais e isentos. Lembramo-nos desta situação quando nos sentámos ao volante do Z4 porque, aqui fica a nossa confissão, a paixão pela marca bávara é uma realidade e já fomos proprietários de alguns modelos da BMW.
Provavelmente alguns dos nossos ilustres colegas irão parodiar e apontar o dedo (quando alguns deles sentem o mesmo, mas escudam-se no manto diáfano da deontologia), mas o supremo interesse dos nossos leitores e seguidores – que já são muitos e ultrapassam largamente os 20 milhares – levou-nos a esta confissão.
Amadurecido
Isto porque, voltando ao BMW Z4 sDrive 35i DKG, este carro é verdadeiramente espectacular. A BMW levou algum tempo a amadurecer o seu roadster, depois da primeira experiência com o Z3. Esse mesmo, o modelo que utilizando a base do Série 3 E30 (quando este já tinha acabado a sua vida produtiva) deu origem a um pequeno automóvel que muitos fizeram gala em possuir e declinado em versões mais ou menos explosivas com destaque para o Z3M e para o Z3M Coupé (que era feio como uma noite de trovoada, mas Meu Deus! um carro lindo de conduzir).
Depois seguiu-se o mais moderno Z4, mas as coisas não saíram lá muito bem e o carro além de não ser muito bonito não respeitava a herança desportiva da marca. Agora chega o “novo” Z4 e o que mais salta à vista são as linhas deste roadster que, finalmente, se rende à evidência dos coupé/cabriolets. Sensual como poucos, este carro desenhado por duas mulheres deixa-nos boquiabertos seja qual for o ângulo escolhido para o mirar. E as jantes de 19 polegadas (opcionais) são um mimo.
Fizemos a experiência em Peniche – onde fomos comer um belo peixe grelhado – deixando o Z4 parado em frente aos restaurantes na zona do molhe do cais de embarque para as Berlengas. Ficámos a olhar para ele e de imediato várias pessoas passaram e entre alguns comentários menos abonatórios, apenas justificáveis pelo período eleitoral que passámos, lá ouvimos vários “é pá, que lindo!” ou “ganda maquinão” ou uma voz feminina que disse “com um carro destes casava outra vez”…
E ainda por cima, o Z4 possui todas as notas que fazem do estilo BMW um verdadeiro caso de estudo: o duplo rim da grelha dianteira (estilizado, mas está lá!) e o Hofmeister Kick (a pequena inclinação do vidro latertal traseiro). Numa palavra, brilhante!
Para nós, a face mais bonita do Z4 é quando lhe escondemos a capota de alumínio. É a nossa opinião e vale o que vale, mas veja nas fotos que estão na galeria e diga-nos se não é verdade que é assim que este BMW dá prazer de ver? Fechado, é mais um coupé cuja capota rígida estraga um pouquinho a sensualidade das curvas.
Interior belo e com qualidade
Entrar para o BMW Z4 sDrive 35i (mas porque raio a BMW se lembrou agora de ter nomes tão grandes?!) é um exercício que não está ao alcance de todos. A embaladeira é alta – e tinha de o ser para conferir a elevada rigidez torsional que exibe quando aberto – e o banco… baixo. O processo acaba por ser mais simples e ser for a dar para o magro, basta deixar-se cair no banco e já está.
E quando nos acabamos de ajeitar e levantamos os olhos PUM! levamos uma bofetada de bom gosto e qualidade. Lembrando um pouco o poderoso (e hoje clássico de preço exorbitante) Z8, o tablier está revestido a pele e alumínio escovado, o mesmo material que encontramos na consola central a rodear a alavanca da caixa, o comando do sistema multimédia e o travão de mão eléctrico.
O banco é confortável, deixa-nos bem encaixados e o volante é um mimo, com óptima pega e um tamanho ideal. E com um novo estilo para os comandos do sistema de som e do computador de bordo.
Apesar de algumas diferenças, a verdade é que tudo dentro do Z4 é familiar a outros modelos BMW e por isso a ambientação foi fácil e rápida. A posição de condução é muito fácil de encontrar e a visibilidade para os dois instrumentos principais que têm um aspecto óptimo é perfeita.
Um único senão: o estilo criado pelas duas meninas ou senhoras faz com que seja praticamente impossível ver o final da frente. E se quisermos ficar mais altos, temos depois a limitação da capota que não deixa muitas opções. Quer isto dizer que muitas vezes as tangentes são tiradas por omissão transformando-se de quando em vez em secantes…
Muita qualidade a bordo, tudo em “su sitio” – excepção feita ao facto de não termos espaços para arrumação se excluirmos o que está na consola central e que pelo estilo do interior não é muito fácil de utilizar – e condições óptimas para a prática de um exercício fantástico: conduzir o Z4 sDrive 35i!
Comportamento fantástico
Bem sentados, com uma caixa de velocidades de dupla embraiagem com comando manual controlável pela ponta dos dedos – as patilhas solidárias com o volante podiam ser mais agressivas, logo mais práticas, e a alavanca da caixa é demasiado Série 5… – e mais de 300 CV debaixo do pé direito, para o sonho ficar perfeito faltava uma estrada compatível.
Nessa impossibilidade, decidimos seguir para o habitual percurso de ensaio que mistura troços rápidos com curvas em apoio, com outros muito sinuosos que são um tormento para os chassis e zonas de recta, além de uma passagem pela autoestrada.
Primeiro tivemos quem vencer o receio inicial de estarmos praticamente sentados em cima das rodas traseiras. Percebido o modo de funcionamento partimos para a busca dos limites do Z4 com o DSC ligado (através de botão colocado ao lado da alavanca da caixa e que têm três modos: Normal, Sport [com o DSC mais livre] e Sport + [desliga o DSC]).
Como é habitual, o controlo de estabilidade não é muito brusco, mas o natural comportamento mais pontudo do Z4 leva a que o DSC tenha limites mais curtos. E para que ninguém diga que não fazemos as coisas bem-feitas, fizemos o mesmo percurso com capota aberta e fechada. E em ambos os casos ficámos satisfeitos, mesmo que aberto, o BMW sofra um pouquinho mais. Nada de preocupante, diga-se.
Depois optámos por desligar o DSC, mas aí as coisas complicaram-se. O Z4 continua a satisfazer, mas são necessárias mãos precisas e muita crença nas capacidades de pilotagem, pois os 306 CV e o binário de 400 Nm incutem respeito. Experimentámos, mas dois ou três ameaços foram o suficiente para darmos por terminado o processo e regressámos ao modo Sport. Questão de brincar mas com rede…
Por tudo isto que já referimos, o BMW Z4 sDrive 35i DKG é um caro assombroso que nos deixou embasbacados. E piores fic+amos quando percebemos que o preço final ultrapassa os 70 mil euros (esta unidade ficava próximo dos 90 mil!).
Um preço só ao alcance de certas bolsas, mas que justifica cada cêntimo que custa e a profunda inveja que temos por aqueles que possam comprar um.
Características técnicas
Motor – 6 cil. 24V; 2979 c.c.; duplo turbo e injecção directa; Potência (CV/rpm) – 306/5800; Binário (Nm/rpm) – 400/1300-5000; Transmissão – Traseira, caixa semi-automática de dupla embraiagem com 7 vel.; Suspensão (fr./tr.) – Independente, tipo McPherson/Independente, multibraços com apoio central; Travões (fr./tr.) – Discos vent. 348 mm/Discos vent. 324 mm; Comp./Larg./Alt. (mm) – 4239/1790/1291; Dist. entre eixos (mm) – 2496; Capacidade da mala (lt) – 180/310; Peso (kg) – 1580; Velocidade Máxima (km/h) – 250; Acel. 0-100 km/h (s) – 5,1; Consumo médio (l/100 km) - 9,0; Emissões CO2 (gr/km) – 210 (Categoria E); Preço – 70.270 euros
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“ It became the first city in history assaulted by nuclear armament when theUnited States of America dropped an atomic bomb on it on August 6, 1945, near the culmination of World War II…
On September 17, 1945, Hiroshima was struck by the Makurazaki Typhoon(Typhoon Ida), one of the largest typhoons of the Shōwa period”- Who knows what is it?
New Prime Minister of Japan
Yukio Hatoyama- translated as -you a falsificat and illusionist for that you have pit. He was born 11.02. as my own son. His wife have interesting name too, more- she is actress. There’s child has education in Moscow as engineer – it means fig tree for oil and gas as for Taro Aso.
“Hatoyama comes from a prominent Japanese political family which has been called the “Kennedy family of Japan.” Kennedy was only information picture of my own father- they killed family with the help of there Belarus agent because they think by there pure mind – my own father must seat down at throne of the USA by himself.
That Mr. Pit can not be from the” Kennedy” family not as information picture , not as with own relations with us. Surname Kennedy have translation as – to NN I am going.
As in Russia Naina Elcina presented the ruling to her native daughter Tatiana with the new name Ludmila Putina, in Japan rulling in my own inheritance Mechrencev-Kozuchov- Lopatinskiy- Lobov- Nazarbayev family give to each other the place of Prime Minister of Japan. With connections with appropriating my own inheritance in Middle East ( as Saudi Arabia and etc.- Al Waleed bin Talal, new made king Abdullah- translated as – swindlered ah)
The same situation in Italy.
As Bush family, as Clinton, as Barrack Obama- translated as – barrack have both and boss from Russian special and prostitute service mixed with Negro, Mongolian, Kazachian’s and etc. which appropriated under the names Primakov, Ginko–Surkov, Lobov, Breznev, Lopatinskiy,Chrushev, Dzerzinskiy my own inheritance in Russia and USA.
In Japan rulling from my adopting family new baked mr. Mikasa-translated as – we are bank cash ans mr. Akihito- translated as – AK hi hit that- all of them lost not only oil and gas industrial places but steel and weapons too.
Now in Greece the same situation. Armenian- Georgian- Russian’s freaks from Stalin-Lopatinskiy, Cruchev -Ezov- Vorochilov’s family present the role of the head of the country to each other.
Si alguien dijera que un coche de 356CV puede tener un consumo de 3,76l a los 100km nadie le creería; hasta ahora. Deportividad y eficiencia siempre han sido términos incompatibles, pero BMW los ha unido en un gran concept car.
Vestido con un impesionante traje tricolor con complejas formas, el prototipo que BMW ha presentado en el Salón de Frankfurt es un compendio de tecnología y estética rompedora. Empecemos por la tecnología: la motorización híbrida del Vision se compone de tres motores. Un pequeño pero matón turbodiésel de 1,5 litros y 163CV, un motor eléctrico para el eje delantero de hasta 141CV y otro para el trasero con 51CV como máximo. A pesar de ello y gracias al uso de metriales ligeros para la carrocería y chasis, el peso se queda en 1395kg.
Así dispone de tracción a las 4 ruedas y unas prestaciones de infarto: de 0 a 100km/h en 4,8 sg y velocidad limitada a 250km/h. También monta un sistema de frenada regenerativa y baterías de polímero de litio que proporcionan una autonomía de 50km sin gasoil. Las baterías se recargan en 2 horas en un enchufe convencional y en tres cuartos de hora en uno de 380V.
La estética es rompedora pero no es sólo fruto de una imaginación desbocada. La aerodinámica dicta muchas de sus formas y BMW ha conseguido en el túnel de viento un Cx de sólo 0,22. Lo más llamativo es la parte posterior donde las luces parecen flotar entre trozos de carrocería. Las enormes ruedas de 21 pulgadas lo hacen parecer más pequeño de lo que es, 4,60m de largo, 1,90m de ancho y 1,24m de alto. Con estas dimensiones puede llevar a 4 ocupantes en un interior muy luminoso al estar vestido con cuero blanco e iluminado en azul. A la luminosidad también contribuyen las puertas que son totalmente transparentes. Como en todo buen concept car la apertura de las puertas no es convencional. Pivotan sobre el pilar A (como en el Mercedes SLR McLaren).
Una enorme galería en Motorpasión
En resumen, un maravilloso concept car que esperemos anticipe lo que está por venir de la mano de BMW en los próximos años.
European auto shows are also the place to be for all the major car tuners. Every two years, ALPINA is present at the Frankfurt Auto Show, each time displaying an impressive fleet of “tuned up” BMWs.
Several Alpina models have been displayed there, but this time we’ll focus on the high-end B7, a vehicle based on BMW 7 Series.
From the enhanced aggressive look to all the changes that took place underneath the hood, the B7 is positioning itself as the ultimate sports sedan. The new B7 is powered by a V8 4.4 liter twin-turbo engine outputting 505 horsepower and an impressive 517 lb-ft (700Nm) reached at 4,750 rpm.
It runs from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.7 seconds, compared to the regular 750Li which stops the clock at 5.3 seconds. Alpina B7 is electronically limited at 174 mph (280km/h). The B7 uses the automatic “SwitchTronic” gearbox, of course, rear-wheel-drive transmission.
Senza abbandonare le sperimentazioni e la ricerca nel campo dell’ibrido, per cui probabilmente saranno necessari ancora diversi anni affinché diventi un’appetibile realtà, Bmw approda nel segmento delle auto ibride con due importanti novità. Denominate ActiveHybrid X6 e ActiveHybrid 7, hanno debuttato al Salone Francoforte (17-27 settembre) e arriveranno in listino entro fine anno. Avranno due differenti sistemi ibridi sviluppati entrambi a partire dal propulsore a benzina V8 biturbo di 4,4 litri a iniezione diretta, ma completamente diversi in tutto il resto e sviluppati in collaborazione con Mercedes. La ActiveHybrid X6 adotta sostanzialmente un sistema full-hybrid bi-modale, ovvero in grado di marciare con il solo motore elettrico fino a 60 Km/h e per 2,5 Km. Il sistema ibrido viene completato dal succitato propulsore V8 da 408 CV e 600 Nm affiancato da un cambio molto particolare (a 7 marce automatico o sequenziale) che ne consente l’abbinamento a due motori elettrici da 91 CV e 260 Nm e da 86 CV e 280 Nm. La potenza massima disponibile generata dai tre propulsori e la relativa coppia è dunque di 485 CV e 780 Nm, con un’accelerazione da 0 a 100 km/h in 5,6 sec. Per quanto concerne i consumi i dati dichiarati parlano di 9,9 litri/100 Km (-20%) ed emissioni di 236 g/Km di CO2. Il sistema della ActiveHybrid 7 può essere invece definito un mild-hybrid in parallelo, nel quale il motore elettrico svolge solo una funzione di assistenza e non spinge mai da solo la vettura. Quest’ultimo sviluppa 20 CV e 210 Nm di coppia è si trova tra il propulsore V8 da 449 CV e 650 Nm ed il convertitore di coppia del nuovo cambio a 8 rapporti della ZF (lo stesso delle versioni V12). La sua funzione è di ausilio al motore benzina ai bassi regimi, fungendo anche da alternatore in fase di rilascio (recuperando energia) e da motorino di avviamento ogni qualvolta occorra riavviare il motore dopo una sosta (funzione Stop&Start). Ad alimentare il motore elettrico (come per la Mercedes S400 Hybrid) è una batteria agli ioni di litio che pesa 23 kg ed è alloggiata all’interno del bagagliaio. La combinazione tra V8 e motore elettrico produce una potenza massima di 465 CV e 700 Nm per un’accelerazione da 0 a 100 km/h in 4,9 secondi con consumi nel ciclo combinato ridotti del 15% e pari a 9,4 litri/100 km, con emissioni di 219 g/Km di CO2. Tutte le informazioni utili al guidatore saranno dunque, in entrambe i casi, riportate dal sistema multimediale iDrive, dove è stata integrata di una nuova funzione Hybrid.
Bem, meu 1º post depois de alguns dias será sobre um tema atual, porém pouco debatido ou pensando. Quero falar sobre a justiça brasileira e seus erros.
Antes de tudo, sei que todos os países, pessoas e instituições cometem erros, até grosseiros, muitas vezes. Porém o que me deixa estarrecido é o fato desses erros serem tão recorrentes em um país considerado ‘grande’, não apenas em tamanho territorial e populacional, mas também em cultura e diversidade.
O fato que gostaria de explorar foi algo que aconteceu em São Paulo no mês passado e meu deixou profundamente revoltado, apesar de já estarmos conformados com tamanha violência contra o ser humano.
Foi assim: um empresário, pilotando sua BMW, atropelou um garoto de rua, que acabou morrendo. Ele foi preso. Até aí vemos uma justiça ativa e operante. Mas o que revolta a todos é o fato que vem a seguir. O empresário, tendo muito dinheiro, conseguiu a liberdade depois de pagar fiança.
É assim que nossa bandeira deveria ser representada, tamanha corrupção...
Agora me digam, caros leitores: A vida de um ser humano, por mais simples que seja, vale algumas notas de papel-moeda? O sangue inocente vale o mesmo que uma mansão ou algo de maior valor comercial? Reflita e me diga! Como podemos viver em um país com tanta corrupção em praticamente todas as esferas da sociedade e ficarmos parados, sem reação?! Não é possível que o brasileiro seja tão ingênuo para que não veja o que acontece em seu próprio país…
Voltando ao assunto, podemos aceitar uma lei que protege os mais abastados? Basta parar para pensar: sim, o empresário tinha o direito perante a lei, isso eu não nego. Mas quero saber se, perante a ética, isso seria correto. Por mais que a lei proteja um agressor, devemos perceber que a vida de alguém foi tirada e o responsável por isso tem que pagar pelo que fez. Sim, sei que haverá um julgamento e tudo mais, mas para que passar por todo esse processo quando se sabe que foi ele que fez aquilo? Não seria mais fácil e justo prendê-lo ao invés dele ‘recorrer em liberdade’?
Sim, nosso país tem coisas que são de se orgulhar, como a abundância de riqueza natural, a beleza feminina, a cultura e os costumes regionais, mas temos também nosso lado negro, aquele que me faz ter vergonha de ser brasileiro. Sei que parecesse errada minha atitude, mas no país em que vivo não posso ser feliz se os erros são protegidos, abraçados e ‘alisados’. No dia que meu país descobrir o que é justiça, aí sim serei feliz.
BMW Designworks created a 7-piece selection of furniture for public transport spaces called “metro 40.”
The seven pieces are broken down into categories: connect, rest, ride, collect, hi glo, lo glo, and show. Together, they cover everything you’d generally need to do at a bus stop: sit down, get under cover, lock up a bike, throw things away, and see things.
The point of the pieces is to enhance “the overall perception of inner cities with high traffic density and to convey a personal atmosphere to these particular areas.”
One of the best automobile brands, launches it’s Internet TV. BMW has created a unique channel, easy to navigate on and with quality content. There are films about it’s new efficient dynamics models, motorsports, it’s automobile and motorcycle models and BMW Innovation and Technology. The content is in a docu / brand films format, which is also a very good way to show who and what the brand is about. BMW is a visionary company and has well understood how to build a successful brand.
Below are a few BMW films.
JOY IS BMW Film
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. Part1
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. Part 2
Partener de baza al bavarezilor, AC Schnitzer a prezentat un pachet de tuning cuprinzator, dedicat noului Z4 Roadster. Deocamdata a fost crescuta puterea unui singur motor, si anume al agregatului biturbo de sub capota versiunii 3.5i.
Acesta livreaza 360 CP fata de 306, fiind capabil sa catapulteze decapotabila in doar 4,9 secunde pana la 100 km/h, cu 0,2 secunde mai repede decat modelul de serie.
am auzit toti ca timpul e relativ, si am auzit cu siguranta ca daca nu dormi cel putin 7-8 ore pe noapte, o sa mori tanar, sau nu e sanatos. Fie!
Uite ca pentru prima oara, in veci, am decis sa nu dorm o noapte siu sa fac ceea ce fac toata ziua, modelez masini. Nu imi dau seama de ce am decis sa fac asta, nu vreau sa mor tanar, adica ma rog, nu foarte tanar. Dar e singurul lucru pe care pot sa il fac, destul de bine, zic eu. Pasiunile ne ucid. Dar,ca sa scap de ganduri, imi ocup timpul, tot timpul.
Azi mi-am zis ca o sa ma axez ceva mai mult pe un concurs de pe visualart.ro, ceva Bmw is joy si tot fac BMW-uri! Pacat ca nimeni nu vrea sa fie sotia mea (joke)
ล่าสุด “WaterColor Inn & Resort” รีสอร์ท หรูริมชายหาดซานตา โรซ่า ในมลรัฐฟลอริด้าได้จับมือค่ายรถยนต์ BMW ออกโปรโมชั่นแคมเปญเด็ดเกินห้ามใจ ภายใต้ชื่อ “BMW Ultimate Drive” เอาใจสาวก BMW โดยเฉพาะ
แขกของทางรีสอร์ทที่ซื้อแพคเกจ “BMW Ultimate Drive” สามารถนำรถ BMW ไปทดลองขับตามสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวต่างๆ ในละแวกใกล้เคียง อาทิ Grayton Beach State Park และ Eden Gardens State Park หรือจะขับกินลมชมวิวไปเรื่อยๆ ก็ได้ตามใจชอบ
Grayton Beach State Park
Eden Gardens State Park
สำหรับรถยนต์ BMW ใหม่เอี่ยมอ่องที่นำมาให้แขกของทางรีสอร์ทได้ทดลองขับ มีด้วยกันทั้งหมด 8 รุ่น ได้แก่ BMW Z4, 128 Convertible, 335 Convertible, 650 Convertible, 750 Li, X5d (ดีเซล), X6 (SUV) และ MINI Cooper S Convertible
David Yurman Joins the iPhone App Crowd (Luxist)
A David Yurman personal shopper comes to the iPhone with promotional videos, product features and more.
Survey: Wealthy Give Luxury Industry an ‘F’ (National Jeweler Network)
Discounting Lowers Luxury Perception, Expenditures For Some
Mercedes and BMW Hit Hardest by Slump (Business Week)
Germany’s premier automakers have been hurt more than rivals by declining sales of luxury vehicles and a shift to smaller cars.
The A-Word: Fashion Embraces Accessibility (Wall Street Journal)
Richard Chai didn’t show his namesake clothing line during New York’s Fashion Week. Instead, the designer used his coveted runway slot to introduce a new, less-expensive line called Love.
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Alfa Romeo
This model year tends to reflect the down nature of the economy with a few bright spots for those with dough and risk takes. For example, Alfa Romeo is back with three Italian beauties. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan is a BMW 3 Series fighter with a 260 horsepower 3.2-liter V6 engine stunning looks and standard all-wheel drive all for about $35,000. Adding to that Italian Flair is the Alfa Romeo Brera 2 plus 2 Coupe that is really attractive and carries the same drive train as the 150 sedan. As usually, you have to pay more for something beautiful so the sleek two door should run a couple of grand more. Of course, going topless is the sole purpose of the Alfa Romeo Spider which should cost over $40,000 probably with the same V6 engine. We suggest wait and see.
Acura
Aston Martin has more expensive eye candy for anyone still with a couple hundred thousand dollars to spend. The Rapide has four doors, a first, and 470 horsepower. For a hundred thousand more you can own a smaller vehicle, the DBS Volante 2+2 and sit on 510-horsepower. That is the same horsepower you can feast upon in a Jaguar sedan that costs $80,000. There is also the One-77 for two million, a V12 with 700 horsepower and it is built to the owner’s specifications, more or less. Oh, the name? They are only going to build 77 of them. Hurry. You can get a lot more for a lot less.
Audi
Whether Audi’s winning streak lasts is in the hands of four new Audi vehicles. The A5 Cabriolet does away with the A4 in appearance only as most of the drivetrain is the same. Look for some more technology and a price a little over forty grand. You can also order supercharged version for a few thousand dollars more. Finally, the Audi S4, at around $50,000, is going to have a 3.0-liter supercharged six-cylinder engine making about 335 horsepower and all wheel drive. A BMW with a softer image.
BMW
BMW continues its quest to build some pretty strange looking vehicles, but they continue to succeed. The Z4 well have a retractable hardtop and its excellent twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine as well as a base model sans the induction help starting in the mid-$40,000 range. For $80,000 you can harvest a large BMW 7-Series with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 with 400 horsepower. Again, less horsepower than the Jaguar sedan, but it has more backseat room. Back to strange looking BMWs and the X6 M. For nearly ninety thousand dollars you can drive a very fast SUV that can rival the Porsche Cayenne in everything, including deprecation. Look for 550 plus horsepower from a twin-turbocharged V8. The base 3 Series is still the best BMW.
Buick Lacrosse
We don’t recommend General Motors products at this time. The Lacrosse is priced at about $28,000 and for that you can get a slightly used Lexus RX still under warranty. Remember that General Motors only allows select people to test drive their vehicles so watch for bias.
Cadillac
We don’t recommend General Motors products at this time. Cadillac has a new sports wagon and more powerful engines in most of its products. The SRX and sports wagon cost nearly the same, about $34,000 and they both do essentially the same, with the wagon being more sprightly. We don’t get the pricing strategy, but we also don’t understand why GM hired back a leader who helped create the bankruptcy in the first place.
Ferrari
Ferrari California is offered at about $195,000. For that you get a retractable hardtop convertible, a 4.3-liter V8 that produces 460 horsepower, a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, and a Ferrari that makes the overpriced and poor riding Bentley look like yesterday.
Fiat 500
When it comes buy it. Pricing is fairly high for such a small machine, just below $20,000, but it is cute, rides well, and you can order it with a fuel sipping 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with 100. We recommend you delay your gratification until the more powerful engine becomes available.
Ford Mustang
It isn’t getting old and it is getting better, The Mustang looks much sharper this year and the handling has been smoothed. A myriad of engine choices. For about $20,000 you can have a car that makes the weird looking Chevrolet Camaro and bulking Chrysler Challenger like bad styling exercises.
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Expensive, high riding, and expensive, the F-150 Raptor is meant to destroy off-road obstacles and pass most everything except a gas station. $39,000.
Ford Taurus
We highly recommend the Ford Fusion. If you need more leg and cargo space, the new Taurus is a darn good vehicle to consider, especially with a $26,000 asking price. Good fuel mileage, a six-speed automatic transmission and a 3.5 engine are standard. If you need more power and want to spend nearly $39,000 you can stuff your Taurus with the SHO turbocharged, 365 horsepower engine.
Ford Fusion
A bargain and fun to drive, the Fusion is now available as a hybrid that can easily get mid-30 mpg. Well priced at just over $20,000, the Fusion is just as good as the competition from Asia and the hybrid is one of the best family vehicles you can possess that offers exception fuel mileage.
Honda Insight
Priced below $20,000, the Insight is less expensive than the Toyota Insight, but you get a lot less. Fuel mileage in the low 40 mpg arena. Look for Toyota to offer a stripped Prius to offset the Honda’s price advantage. However, it won’t have the Honda handling.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Wow, for those who like a slick looking coupe that goes fairly well, the $23,000 Genesis coupe is a must drive. The turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and the 3.8-liter V6 produce 210 and 306 horsepower respectively. Why pay more?
Jaguar XJ Series
This stunning sedan is available with an extended-wheelbase and potent powertrains from the base
5.0-liter V8 and its 385 horsepower to the .XJL Supercharged have 470 horsepower version to the Supersport’s
510 horsepower engine. Safety wise the Jaguar offers ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Add to that Jaguar’s Adaptive Dynamics adjustable air suspension and you have a sweet riding sedan. You can also add a dual-screen DVD entertainment system. The Supersport is a bargain for those who like their sedan to truly leap. One of our favorites.
Priced just under $70,000.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
As the much anticipated Chevrolet Volt is said to be the most important vehicle to General Motors, the Grand Cherokee is even more vital to Chrysler. To this end they are offering extended warranties on the drivetrain and a less ancient styling. Pricing is expected to be just over $30,000, but more importantly, you are going to own a vehicle with a nicer interior and better handling than any previous model. Well worth the late for those that need the Grand Cherokee’s legendary off-road ability.
Kia Soul
A real surprise, the Kia Soul can be bought for under $15,000 and you get a very useful and fun car to drive. It has a high seating position and both the 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and 142 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder get good gas mileage. The large tires give a sturdy ride, but that is the sole concern with the Soul. Another one of our favorites.
Kia Forte
Yet another bargain from Kia, the Forte is a sedan that has an available 173 horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and room for five all for under $15,000. Kia is on a roll, pun intended.
Kia Forte Koup
A two door version of the Forte for under $20,000.
Kia Sorrento
The Sorrento is leaner, but still not nearly competitive with the other crossovers at this time. However, Kia dealers are willing to deal and the new engine choices might make this a thrifty hauler. Well under $25,000 and look for good deals.
Lexus IS C
This convertible relies on the Lexus name and stunning interior to gather new customers. The base engine is barely adequate, and the larger engined IS 350C and its 3.5-liter, 306 horsepower V6 drives up the price thousands. Look to pay over $40,000 and for that you get a retractable hardtop and Lexus service. Watch for those bulging side panels in parking lots, though.
Lexus RX 450h
Another giant leap forward for the best crossover in the land, the Lexus RX. This time Lexus has improved the performance and offers a plethora of new technology treats for those who want the $42,000 smoothmobile. You can easily get over 30 mpg and there is plenty of pep, but the reality is that the base RX offers nearly the same mileage for much less. Drive them both.
Lexus HS 250h
Not the best Lexus when it comes to styling, the HS 250h is a larger Prius with the Camry hybrid’s 2.4-liter engine. Rides well and is pretty perky, but it is priced in the mid-$30,000 range and the fuel mileage isn’t that much better than the terrific Toyota Corolla.
Lincoln MKT
We like Lincoln, but we don’t always understand their attraction. They seldom are different than the base Ford they are based on, but that may all be in the past as the MKT comes online. A stunning interior, an attention getting exterior and ample power. Priced in the mid-$40,000 range. Our advise, buy the turbocharged engine with its 355 horsepower.
Mazda3
More versions of this poor man’s BMW, the Mazda3 in the form of a four and five door and a souped-up sizzler, this fun and frugal winner has seen its interior expanded, but not its powertrain. Prices start around $17,000. The Speed version threatens the pavement with a 2.3-liter engine creating 263 horsepower. Can you say torque steer?
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
For nearly $90,000 you can own the luxurious S Class Mercedes that combines the power of the base engine with that of electric motors to give a big push to a big car without sacrificing too much fuel. Personally, we think the Bluetec diesel is the best offering, but it does not come in the S model.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
A very large coupe at a good price, the $54,000 E-Class is available with an optional 382-horsepower V8 to provide a lot of go in this attractive two door.
Mercedes-Benz GLK
An optical illusion, this SUV is actually small on the outside, but large on the inside. Available with the diesel, which would make it perfect, it also comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a potent 268 horses. Priced below $35,000. The best MB SUV.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Hybrid
Priced around $50,000, this SUV combines a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a continuously variable transmission and two electric motors to make it seriously fast and still get fuel mileage above 20 mpg. In reality, this is better than the General Motors products in the form of the Cadillac Escalade hybrids, but lacks the polish of the Lexus RX 450h. Stick with the M-Class.
MINI Crossman
A MINI on steroids, the all wheel drive Crossman is a tall, stubby, attention getting version of the MINI that uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 172 horsepower to push it through the considerable turbulence its design creates. For about $30,000 you can drive something different.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Sporty in appearance and handling, this Lancer can be ordered with all wheel drive and the station wagon styling makes it very family friendly. The hot rod Ralliart version is also planned. Priced under $30,000, the Sportback is the most utilitarian of the Lancers, but look for dealers to offer some good pricing.
Nissan
The 370 Z convertible is here and this two-seater is a hoot to drive, especially considering its base pricing of just over $40,000 well equipped. For a lot less you can have the hard top version with the same engine, transmission, and suspension. With prices starting around $30,000, the 370Z comes with a 332 horsepower V6, six-speed manual transmission and the must have SynchroRev Match system that automatically matches engine speed to your selected gear on downshifts. A real bargain, but there is a lot of competition in the sporty car field now with the upgraded Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Chrysler Challenger, and Hyundai Genesis coupe.
Nissan’s Cube is a box with a little style and a lot of utility. The poster car for funky, the Cube has an asymmetrical rear glass and a side opening rear hatch. For about $14,000 this eye catcher can do your daily chores without much fuss thanks to the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with 122 horsepower. There is a lot of competition in this niche once dominated by the Scion B and D. Now the pressure comes from the Kia Soul.
Porsche Panamera
This is a four door Porsche that comes in two forms, fast and faster. The 4400 pound sedan comes in either two or four wheel drive, but with engines pushing from 400 horsepower to 500 horsepower version. Certainly usable for a family, but at $125,000 plus it is best left to those who enjoy the status of owning this unusual vehicle.
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Why bother. Another Rolls gas hog that serves no purpose that a vehicle half its cost does not provide. A good way to spit in the face of environmentalists while getting the best parking spot at upscale restaurants.
Saab 9-5
Probably due much later in the model year, the new Saab 9-5 is a knockout. Nothing else much new from Saab due to its sale, but used Saabs are a bargain and the 2006 anniversary edition convertible remains one of the great automobile collector bargains with only 400 produced.
Smart fortwo ED
We love the Smart cars, except for the jerky transmissions. They are a hoot to drive and with this version you even get good gas mileage thanks to its electric motors. Another of our favorites.
Subaru Legacy
Bigger and sort of better, the $20,000 Legacy is larger and better looking, but the weak base engine still is challenged in mountain driving even with the new 6-speed manual transmission. We highly recommend the more expensive 3.6-liter flat-six engine option. Another one of our favorites.
Subaru Outback
Essentially the same as the Legacy, but with fancier exterior parts, the one to own is the
2.5 GT. Priced under $25,000
Suzuki Kizashi
The Kizashi is a totally new direction for Suzuki to grow with a appealing exterior, a 2.4-liter, dual overhead cam four-cylinder engine mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT, all wheel drive option, and the promise of more power to come. Lots of promises from Suzuki such as upscale audio systems, lots of safety equipment, and a price not much over $20,000. If you are interested in smaller vehicle this is a must drive.
Toyota Prius
Another winner from Toyota. The new Prius is much superior to the previous generation in every way from better fuel mileage to improved cargo room. Prices start about $23,000. Awesome, but the tires are noisy and the handling is for the slow goers. Easily one of the best cars of 2010. Another one of our favorites.
Volkswagen GTI
It looks the same, but the GTI I much improved, although the powertrain remains virtually the same with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 200 horsepower and 6-speed manual or dual-clutch gearbox. Not inexpensive at $26,000, the handling and versatility of this VW might just spark new interest.
Volkswagen Golf
A well priced Volkswagen; the Golf is essentially the old Rabbit with a 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine or the highly desirable 2.0-liter diesel pushing the wind aside. Excellent fuel mileage and a $17,000 price tag make this a good vehicle for those who like to drive, but still enjoy passing a gas station.
Volvo XC60
The Volvo wagon remains one of the best you can buy for safety and room, especially the XC 70. However, the pricing on these big wagons is steep and so Volvo is offering the XC60. This smaller, Volvo wagon has an abundance of safety features and the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with its 285 horsepower has just enough power to move this crossover. The all-wheel-drive unit and better handling make this a better choice than its longer brother. Look for prices around $38,000. This is the best Volvo.
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Tra sperimentazione e avanguardismo, gli stilisti dell’auto non smettono di stupire e spesso vediamo arrivare sul mercato modelli praticamente impossibili da “rinchiudere” in uno dei classici segmenti. E’ il caso della nuova Bmw Serie 5 Gran Turismo. A metà strada fra una berlina ed una station wagon, la nuova GT bavarese inaugura una nuova nicchia di mercato, ben lontana dalla classica eleganza di una berlina a tre volumi e certamente molto più slanciata di una familiare. Se nasca da una precisa esigenza di mercato non è dato saperlo, ma è risaputo che la ricerca e l’innovazione siano tese a soddisfare dei bisogni oppure a crearne di nuovi.
La Serie 5 si apre così ad una terza linea di carrozzeria portando con se tutto ciò che rappresenta il “know how” tecnico del marchio nel 2009. Con un profilo da X6 in versione “ribassata”, adottando lo schema delle sospensioni e le quattro ruote sterzanti della più recente Serie 7, la nuova Gran Turismo di Monaco si propone come una vera e propria ammiraglia, ma con una linea da “due volumi” e poco più. La Serie 5 GT è lunga 4.998 mm, larga 1.901 e alta 1.559 e la sua versione “entry level” (535i) pesa 1.940 Kg, alcune centinaia in più rispetto ad una pari grado berlina, più corta e più bassa di alcuni centimetri. La principale particolarità risiede certamente nella zona posteriore della carrozzeria, dove trova posto un portellone dalla doppia funzionalità, come baule o come una classica quinta porta, per sfruttare appieno i 490 litri di capacità (che diventano 590 litri facendo scorrere in avanti i sedili posteriori). Degno di nota è certamente il reparto motoristico, invidiabile anche dalle più blasonate sportive: si parte dalla 535i GT, equipaggiata con il 6 cilindri biturbo di tre litri e iniezione diretta di benzina da 306 CV. A seguire l’8 cilindri da 4,4 litri biturbo da 407 CV che spinge la versione 550i GT ed il classico 6 cilindri di 3.0 litri alimentato a gasolio (530d GT) con 245 CV. Tutte le versioni sono inoltre equipaggiate con il nuovo cambio automatico a 8 marce realizzato dalla ZF, inaugurato sull’ammiraglia 760i e già adatto a supportare l’alimentazione ibrida e capace di garantire, a parità di motore, un consumo medio inferiore del 6%, rispetto al superato 6HP. Secondo il dati ufficiali diffusi infatti, i consumi si attestano rispettivamente sugli 8,9, 11,2 e 6,5 litri/100 km di percorrenza nel ciclo misto. Entro la fine del prossimo anno è previsto anche l’arrivo delle versioni con trazione integrale. Come presumibile i prezzi sono adeguati al segmento “premium”: si parte dai 58.000 euro della 530d Gran Turismo Eletta per arrivare agli 84.500 euro della 550i GT Futura, passando per i 58.500 della 535i Gran Turismo Eletta.
Že zelo dolgo nazaj so pri Bayerische Motoren Werke pokazali njihov koncept BMW Gina. Fora avta je v tem da ni zgrajen na konvencionalen način, kjer je avto prekrit s plehom, je Gina pokrita z neko polimerno tkanino. Če je kdo slučajno pozabil kako ta štirokolesnik zgleda:
Point te objave je da sem šele pred kratikm na netu zasledil komentar enega od inžinerjev pri projektu Gina: “safety is not measured in thicknes of metal”… Če vozila z debelejšim plehom niso bolj varna, zakaj se lahko tank zapelje čez katerikoli avto oz. prebije steno, medtem ko se vi superšportniki (Bugatti Veyron, Viper, Ferrari, Lamborghini..) totalno uničijo ob najmanjšem trku? Cause safety of a vehicle IS measured in thicknes of metal.
José Pedro Fontes e o Vodafone Wedo Samsung Team são os novos Campeões Nacionais da Categoria 1 do Campeonato de Portugal de Circuitos / Portuguese Touring Car Championship!
A penúltima ronda do PTCC, realizada hoje em Braga, no Circuito Vasco Sameiro, correu novamente de feição ao piloto do BMW 320 Si número 6. Fontes foi segundo nas duas corridas, sendo sempre muito rápido, e acabou por atingir os objectivos para esta deslocação a Braga. “Pretendíamos, pelo menos, manter a vantagem pontual para o segundo classificado no Campeonato Absoluto, o que conseguimos. Na Categoria 1, sabíamos que podíamos resolver as coisas já e acabámos por ser uns justos Campeões”, disse José Pedro Fontes, satisfeito “por um título que todos merecemos e em que acreditávamos desde o início ser possível. É realmente fantástico estarmos tantos anos seguidos nos ralis e regressarmos logo a ganhar um título importante no ano de estreia!”.
O Vodafone Wedo Samsung Team tem agora quase dois meses até à última jornada do PTCC, em Portimão, onde vai tentar alcançar o título absoluto. Fontes sabe que “a vantagem pontual que temos é, claro, importante, mas este Campeonato é muito disputado e não podemos relaxar. Vamos fazer tudo para vencer, referiu o piloto.
É, então, no dia 8 de Novembro que as contas do título absoluto vão ficar definitivamente fechadas. José Pedro Fontes partirá com 9 pontos de vantagem para a concorrência mais próxima.
Atat a durat sa ajungem la Ingolstadt, mergand drum intins. A fost obositor, dar am castigat o zi de vizite pe-aici. Frate-meu a fost eroul zilei, asa ca am suportat cu stoicism vreo 500 km de ascultat Julio Iglesias )) (eu care ascult VIBE FM, metal si gangsta mexican )
Drumul in Romania a fost ok, 10 ore Bucuresti-Arad cu tot cu opriri; pana la urma n-am mai trecut prin Timisoara. A, o intamplare fun, daca n-ar fi stresanta: pe drum am avut ceva probleme cu vasul de expansiune, asa ca ne-am agitat sa rezolvam in tara; well, pe distanta Sibiu-Arad/Timisoara n-am gasit niciun service/magazin piese auto care sa aibe vasul respectiv pe stoc. Faza haioasa a fost ca un magazin de piese ne-a recomandat sa cumparam vas second-hand din…Las Vegas Micalaca )))) As in – Las Vegas din Arad
Anyway, am renuntat si-am continuat drumul asa, pana la urma a fost ok. In Ungaria mi-a placut chiuveta de la o toaleta de pe autostrada, era pe sistem 3 in 1 (sapun, apa si uscator) in etape, ca la spalatoria auto
In Austria eu am incercat sa dorm un pic, dar n-am reusit. Foarte buna autostrada, benzinarii din plin, totul ok. In Germania m-am speriat foarte tare fiindca la un moment dat era drum in lucru, si se mergea pe o banda foarte ingusta, trebuia sa ai maare atentie sa nu zgarii masina de parapeti, mai ales dupa ce-ai condus 17 ore intins. Eu nu-mi imaginam decat ca am luat-o gresit, fiindca alte masini nu mai erau, ca o sa se ingusteze drumul pana nu se mai putea trece si ca o sa ne scoata de-acolo cu macaraua, ca de mers inapoi cu spatele nu se punea problema Dar a fost bine, dupa 8 km de stress am scapat.
Asadar am ajuns in Ingolstadt, ne-am cazat online la un hotel pe langa autostrada, si am cam facut frigul fiindca in camera AC-ul nu mergea decat pe rece
N-am poze fiindca in Ro nu era nimic spectaculos de fotografiat pe drum, iar in rest a fost bezna
Next post – vizita la muzeul Audi, BMW si BMW Welt.
Lewis Hamilton took his second pole position of the season in the qualifying session at Monza, but most of the attention went to second place on the grid, which was secured by Force India’s Adrian Sutil, and had he not made a small mistake in his final lap, he could well have been at the front.
In Q1,it became clear that the Toyota engine was not coping with the rigours of Spa, as Alguersuari, Buemi, Rosberg, Nakajima and Glock went out, the only real surprise there being Rosberg. There may yet be an issue with Buemi being impeded by Hamilton on his final flying lap, but whether the stewards will do anything given that Buemi probably wouldn’t make Q2 anyway remains to be seen. It provided the highlight of the session for me though, with another classic David Coulthard/Eddie Jordan verbal scrap developing over whether the McLaren team should have told Hamilton to move.
The big story of Q2 was Giancarlo Fisichella, who appeared to be struggling with the brakes in his Ferrari. BMW also proved that the Toyotas were not the only engines with problems, as both their cars were forced to pull off track within minutes due to engine issues. Heidfeld, Fisichella, Kubica, Grosjean and Trulli were out.
Into Q3 the attention switched back to Force India, as they faced the possibility of the second pole in a row. Sutil was competitive throughout, whilst the Red Bulls of Vettel and Webber were less so. The Brawns of Button and Barrichello were fast but not outstandingly so. Ross Brawn and Jenson Button stated afterwards that they were very happy with their grid slots, as they are running very long first stint one stop strategies. Until the weights are published later, we won’t know what anyone else is doing, but I suspect Hamilton is light, and Raikkonen may be in with a good chance. Brawn clearly believe they can get on the podium, and I have to hope that Webber and Alonso are also heavy.
This last weekend, Greg and I set out on a epic little motorcycle and mountain bike excursion, and what else can I say, I had my first true vacation that I can remember in years! We hooked up with some cycling friends who were willing to take our mountain bikes and gear to Oregon for us. So Greg and I hopped on the motos and I had my inaugural long distance trip on the BMW (aka Creampuff). The longest I have ridden before the weekend was 12 miles. This trip ended up being over 500 miles of highway, two lane country roads, wind, rain, darkness, the whole enchilada. I was seriously initiated from the start. Our trip over to Oregon was super windy, but I learned how to lean the bike into the wind and brace myself for the oncoming blast as semi trucks went by. The first day was just 3 hours in the saddle to Boise, but my upper shoulders and neck were completely spent from being gripped and scared for most of the trip. Day 2 was 7 hours in the saddle and I was forced to learn to relax and got the hang of it by the time we arrived at the McKenzie River campground in Oregon.
I will say that Oregon has some really great roads for motorcycles with fresh, black pavement, very little traffic and great scenery. I was driving a bit like a granny on the curvy parts of the drive, but it didn’t matter because no one was behind me. I’ll get a little faster once I get used to leaning the bike a bit more. We met up with a big group of cyclist friends and camped right next to the river in thick, green forest. It’s so lush over there, you expect hobbits and trolls to jump out from behind the trees. The Alpine trail, near Oakridge, was on the agenda for the next day of riding. This trail is well-known for the 100 mile Creampuff race. I’ve never done the race but had heard about it being the best single track ever. The climb was a bit uninspiring, 2.5 hrs or so on dirt road. However, it was worth every second because the next 1.5 hours was all descending on smooth, swoopy, high speed single track through super green forest. It was amazing. Day 2 of mountain biking was the McKenzie River trail, voted #1 trail in the US by Bike Magazine. I pretty much agree with that too. I didn’t think it was possible to top the Alpine trail, but this one had all the super good single track with no fire road climbing. It had a bit of everything from technical lava rock riding to super fast cornering, along with waterfalls and exposed cliff edge riding. It rained the whole day on us for the McKenzie ride, but you couldn’t really tell because the trees are so thick they create a roof over your head. I was glad to be wearing wool though. These two trails were truly two of the best rides I’ve ever done.
The typical Oregon rain continued as we were preparing to drive to Bend. This meant my first motorcycle ride in cold, wet, windy weather. Thank goodness I have heated grips on my bike. I layered up with wool long underwear, rain gear and tried to figure out how to keep my helmet face shield from fogging up. The drive was actually really beautiful with the late afternoon clouds parting for sunset and views of the peaks around Bend. We rode in Bend on the following day and hit some of their really fun built up trails with bridges, log crossings and other mad made features that made you grin. I was away from email and phone for most of the four day trip and didn’t take or wear a heart rate monitor or odometer on my bike. I kept no track of speed, distance, heart rate or training. It was just a weekend of riding with friends on some brand new trails. And working on my throttle arm fitness as well!
Next up is the Worlds Party in Ketchum this Friday to celebrate a great season and both mine and Greg’s repeat 24 hour solo wins this year!
The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid concept car will debut next week at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s the sports car of the future, as BMW envisions it.
“It’s a very radical concept which will show that it is possible in the future to have a car that is fun to drive, expresses joy, and is very efficient…and as such, in terms of personal mobility, is a sustainable answer.”
–Adrian van Hyoodonk, Director BMW Group Design
To see the design process, see these videos: Part I, Part II
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As part of a larger plan to reduce vehicle carbon emissions by 35% by the year 2020, Lamborghini is developing hybrid engines and looking into biofuels (Ferrari, too).
CEO Stephan Winkelmann hinted that the first hybrid Gallardo will offered in 2015 . Unlike other hybrids, the electric motor will only be used at very low speeds–the 10 or 12 cylinder engine will be retained for “fun” driving.
A notícia já era esperada, mas ainda faltava uma confirmação oficial.
Agora não falta mais. Na quinta-feira (03-09), Norbert Reithofer,
presidente da BMW, por sua vez proprietária da Mini, revelou que a marca inglesa
começa a produzir em breve dois novos modelos na linha de produção
em Oxford, na Inglaterra. O executivo revelou a informação à imprensa britânica,
durante sua visita de dois dias às instalações da subsidiária do grupo alemão,
que passará por obras de expansão.
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