I don't know about you but I found this Audi ad really funny.
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Sunday, 2 August 2009
Nissan Leaf unveiled
Nissan unveiled their much awaited electric car called the Leaf yesterday. In their words, it is the "World's THE WORLD'S first electric car designed for affordability and real-world requirements".
The hatchback will be launched in late 2010. It comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles).
In case you are wondering about the name,
The "LEAF" name is a significant statement about the car itself. Just as leaves purify the air in nature, so Nissan LEAF purifies mobility by taking emissions out of the driving experience.The car is powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries, which generate power output of over 90kW, while its electric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm.
or more information about the car, check out their press release.
However, they failed to actually say how much the car will actually cost.
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari has officially unveiled their latest car - the Ferrari 458 Italia. With styling byPininfarina, this mid-engined V8 car replaces the Ferrari F430.
According to their press release, the two-seater458 has lower fuel consumption than the F430 but with a higher overall displacement and power. The car has a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.4 seconds. It has a top speed of 202 mph. For now all I have got are some pics and the press release. The car will be unveiled to the public at the next Frankfurt Motor Show.
For more information go to the Ferrari site.
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Jaguar to cut jobs and more auto news
Jaguar has just announced that it may cut up to 300 jobs at its Halewood plant on Merseyside. This follows news that they will end production of the Jaguar X-Type.
More info here
Earlier Aston Martin had also announced that about 95 workers in Gaydon in Warwickshire would lose their jobs .
More news here
In another news, Toyota may build a hybrid version of the Auris hatchback here in the UK.
Read more here
More info here
Earlier Aston Martin had also announced that about 95 workers in Gaydon in Warwickshire would lose their jobs .
More news here
In another news, Toyota may build a hybrid version of the Auris hatchback here in the UK.
Read more here
Friday, 26 June 2009
Can Tesla survive?
Tesla motors, the US based makers of electric cars, recently received $465 million as part of the Department of Energy's $25 billion advanced technology loan fund. This fund seeks to create green jobs and reduce the US dependency on foreign fuel.
However, I am not quite sure whether Tesla can survive the current crisis that has hit the US automakers quite hard. One reason is that they only have two models in the stable, viz., the Model S and the Roadster. Unlike the Toyota Prius or the Honda Hybrid cars, Tesla's models are pure electric cars.
They are also targeted at a niche market - people who like sporty cars. So they are going up against some big names like Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, etc.
Having said that, maybe being small and nimble may actually serve the company well. Plus, a number of people who can afford the fast, flashy cars are turning their backs on the gas guzzlers as being seen as "Green" becomes fashionable. They have already "delivered slightly more than 500 Roadsters". The Model S sedan is also due to come out in 2011.
Model S
This interesting BusinessWeek article asks "Can Tesla Become a Real Automaker?"
However, I am not quite sure whether Tesla can survive the current crisis that has hit the US automakers quite hard. One reason is that they only have two models in the stable, viz., the Model S and the Roadster. Unlike the Toyota Prius or the Honda Hybrid cars, Tesla's models are pure electric cars.
They are also targeted at a niche market - people who like sporty cars. So they are going up against some big names like Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, etc.
Having said that, maybe being small and nimble may actually serve the company well. Plus, a number of people who can afford the fast, flashy cars are turning their backs on the gas guzzlers as being seen as "Green" becomes fashionable. They have already "delivered slightly more than 500 Roadsters". The Model S sedan is also due to come out in 2011.
Model S
This interesting BusinessWeek article asks "Can Tesla Become a Real Automaker?"
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
The Riversimple Urban car launced in London
The Riversimple Urban car was launched in London yesterday.
The two-seater car is powered by hydrogen fuel cells and was developed with Oxford University and Cranfield University. It features gull wing doors as well.
The car is expected to go into production by 2013.
Friday, 29 May 2009
Avoiding motorway congestion
If you are someone who lives in the UK and regularly travel on the motorway, I can understand how frustrating it can be when you discover that there are mile long jams caused by some repair work or an accident. Even if you don't travel up and down the motorway regularly and venture on to the motor ways occasionally, you might want to check out the following sites below:
1. Frixo, a road / motorway traffic reporting site which is updated every 3 minutes via feeds from various sources.
2, My Way, a joint initiative between RAC and Expedia, which provides alternative routes to some of the UK's worst congestion hotspots.
1. Frixo, a road / motorway traffic reporting site which is updated every 3 minutes via feeds from various sources.
2, My Way, a joint initiative between RAC and Expedia, which provides alternative routes to some of the UK's worst congestion hotspots.