Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:35:37 GMT /Article/Luxury_cabs_the_new_trend_for_aristocrats_in_Moscow/1016 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:14:46 GMT Have you ever asked yourself what do Russians have and we don’t? Well, according to the latest photos available on the internet it looks like Russian do know how to travel and when they do it, they must use only in luxury cars.In some recent photos we could see that Russians don’t have the ordinary yellow cabs we are used to see everywhere. Who has the money and can afford it, can choose to travel with a Maybach 62 or the powerful Techart Magnum, based on the Cayenne Turbo. Unfortunately we... a06a37c491fb3d6538a652d6f5b7f9f6 /Article/Pressure_Mounts_to_Bounce_Mosley/1017 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:14:46 GMT Pressure on Max Mosley to resign as president of the FIA mounted during the week-end, building on the decision by the royal prince of Bahrain, Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, earlier in the week to uninvited Mosley from this week-end’s Formula One race in that country.Three time world champion and Formula One elder, Sir Jackie Stewart - pictured here - told the press in Bahrain where he is a guest of the crown prince that it was time for Mosley to go.Referring to the crown prince’s actions... 7378df98eaccd9576101a5634281d080 /Article/Vw_39_s_new_four_door_to_be_called_CC/966 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:51:38 GMT Volkswagen revealed the Passat CC four-door coupe in January at the Detroit Auto Show. Although it is based on the Passat, the German manufacturer took the decision to rename the vehicle from the Passat CC to the CC.This decision was taken in order to separate the CC from the Passat and to create a new class, as Mercedes did with the CLS four-door coupe. Set to be launched in early 2009, the new Volkswagen CC will be powered by a 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine capable of delivering 200 hp and a 3.6 liter... 961936694443498d9a54d8402ca9e0fb /Article/March_2008_overview/960 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:51:35 GMT March saw the unveiling for many new models. VW announced the new Scirocco model and BlueMotion versions for the Sharan model range. Volvo announced details of the new Volvo XC60 including its award winning City Safe active braking system. Nissan confirmed prices and specifications for the new Nissan GT-R model range. Audi released details of the new A4 Avant model range. Mercedes announced prices and specifications for the face lift of the 2009 CLS-Class that we have already seen pictures of. Citroen... 734d178bd02e183881c6732b1b3aa5b8 /Article/Alonso_denies_8220_get_out_8221_clause/961 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:51:35 GMT The BBC is reporting that Fernando Alonso has played down speculation that he will move to Ferrari at the end of the season.The move will do little to quell such speculation as he is reported to be on a release clause with Renault and the story looks set to continue for the entire season or at least until he signs a contract for someone.When asked if he had a get out clause he replied “No” and later added “I do not remember that clause” but continued "as we saw last year contracts are always... b2a93e7bbe53510ba0874a890299e799 /Article/Shell_and_Virent_searching_for_the_miracle_formula/964 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:51:35 GMT According to Reuters, Royal Dutch Shell and US bioscience firm Virent Energy Systems, are to research a gasoline alternative from non-food crops. The aim is to reduce CO2 emissions without increasing food prices.Shell said that unlike ethanol, the fuel it aims to develop with Virent will be able to run in existing vehicles without the need to modify their engines. Current gasoline engines can usually only run on small amounts of ethanol blended with gasoline, typically 5%. Much higher percentages can be... 6cc1bfe8db8622e4dd94fc6c2926ac82 /Article/This_week_in_brief/954 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:51:29 GMT Here are the top 10 most important news of the week:Volkswagen Golf VI GTI renderings Volkswagen Golf VI GTI renderings Picture Gallery Kia KEE_wii Concept 2008 Kia KEE_wii Concept Picture Gallery Pontiac G8 GXP Coupe in the next three years Pontiac G8 GXP Coupe in the next three years Picture Gallery Lamborghini Ferruccio Concept Lamborghini Ferruccio Concept Picture Gallery Mercedes C63 AMG US pricing announced Mercedes C63 AMG US pricing announced Picture Gallery 2009 Seat Ibiza 2009 Seat Ibiza... 5878959666f15cd5a8b893553029ffae /Article/GTA_Concept_The_800_hp_supercar/884 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:08:29 GMT Be ready to admire a brand new special supercar, the GTA Concept. The Spanish automaker GTA Motor is planning to sell almost 98 units of the 800-horsepower monster in 2008! It hasn’ t been revealed a price for this car but if we think that the production is limited and if we analyse the target audience we shouldn’t expect a small bill at all.The GTA Concept uses super light materials such as carbon, kevlar and titanium and it is a completely handbuilt car. One of the attractions which Concept brings... 174e67640957821147a168eb9339da11 /Article/New_7_Series_spy_shots/883 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:08:28 GMT The auto express spies have uncovered the new BMW 7 Series.Despite the heavy amount of camouflage it is clear to see the styling hints taken from the recent CS concept with what looks like the return of shark-esque front ends and kidney grills.The new car is large than the current one and is due for launch at Septembers Paris motor show.Click the Source link below for more [source] ebb35086c7a353e8bc05a1e6bb47728a /Article/Unreal_Max_Wants_a_Meeting_of_the_FIA_8211_His_8220_Privacy_8221_Has_Been_Invaded/882 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:08:28 GMT According to Autoweek.com, FIA president Max Mosley has called for a meeting of the FIA general assembly in extraordinary session.Why? "The full membership of the FIA will be invited to attend the meeting at which the widespread publicity following an apparently illegal invasion of the FIA president’s privacy will be discussed. It is anticipated that the meeting will take place in Paris. It will be held on the earliest practicable date. No further comments will be made by the FIA regarding the... d9ac06aa8eca9863b99afc040d6490e5 /Article/2009_Seat_Ibiza_first_video/876 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:08:28 GMT Seat revealed yesterday first images and information of the 2009 Ibiza. The new SEAT Ibiza will be making its debut motor show appearance in Madrid on May 22, 2008, after which it will receive its European market launch.Debuting with a range of potent, proven powerplants, the Ibiza five-door promises both strong performance and outstanding economy. Beneath the bonnet, this front-wheel drive motor will initially offer three petrol engine options: either a characterful 1.2-litre three cylinder 70 hp... 3a42478eb57dcba83fabd34c6b4d729b /Article/Parking_tickets_rise_100_every_year_in_UK/877 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:08:28 GMT Owning a car in the UK is getting every day more expensive, with the congestion charges and registration taxes getting higher and higher. But this doesn’t seem to end here for the English drivers since a new report shows that is becoming almost impossible to find free parking spaces. During the last 6 years there was registered a rise of 100% every year for a parking ticket.According the annual report delivered by the Traffic Penalty Tribunal, during 2006-2007 there were issued more than 3.5 million... 0a04796e5ef2cee7f3727eaca2bf1569 /Article/Jenna_Jameson_39_s_Murcielago_for_sale/873 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:08:24 GMT Who is Jenna Jameson? For those who don’t know her she is known as the "Queen of porn". And she is tired of her old supercar and she put it on sale on eBay.This Murcielago is a rare 6 speed, V12 6.2, factory chrome wheels, pearl yellow, factory yellow stiching, indash touch screen radio, aftermarket exhuast , front lift system and more. This car is beautiful and turns heads everywhere you go. It has an incredible sound and the power to match. It has just had a new kevlar clutch, flywheel, filters... 76b63d24a161d16f1082a0b64c117d82 /Article/Mercedes_SLR_production_ends_in_2009/605 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:43:41 GMT If a few hours ago we brought you a new rendering of the Mercedes SLC supercar that will replace the current SLR, we can now tell you that the production of the SLR McLaren, both coupe and roadster version, will end in 2009, only five years after its official debut.Production of the SLR rose in 2007; 275 were built last year, 14 more than in 2006. But that’s significantly down on Mercedes’ original estimates of 400-500 cars a year.The next step for McLaren is a new supercar codenamed P11, that will... 77e7ea260c5d2994eff40d8962730a82 /Article/Bmw_confirms_tii_models/596 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:43:37 GMT BMW Serie 1 tii concept In a recent interview, Bmw chief Norbert Reithofer unveiled the fact that the Bavarian manufacturer’s tii models are on their way. The tii models are based on the Concept 1-Series tii that was unveiled last year at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept points out the philosophy Bmw develops: performance kits for the 1-Series coupe and hatchback, an aero package, carbon fiber details, fatter wheels and tyres, sports and instruments.Bmw plans to apply the tii badge on other... 7923a7939f5fec0a29cd7d9a5ec206aa /Article/Carroll_Shelby_sued_by_Unique_Performance_customers/597 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:43:37 GMT The liquidation of the Texan company, Unique Performance, brought nothing but trouble to Carroll Shelby, because he is now being sued by the former clients of the shady car customizer. Although his only involvement in the Unique Performance was to give the license for the use of the Shelby brand for some models the plaintiffs sustain that he is in fact guilty for their loss.There are around 140 people with claims who paid for the desired car but never got to see it. More than sixty-one cars were seized... ea60f260b85f1462ddbb7c5c3ab7f45c /Article/I_Can_Buy_A_Corvette_for_That/599 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:43:37 GMT $48,000.That’s the price that TopSpeed.com reported, earlier today, will be the possible list for the Chevy Volt at its introduction.That’s above the sticker for a moderately well-equipped C6 Corvette. Hell, it’s above what you’ve gotta pay for a Cadillac DTS or a V-6 CTS or STS.About two weeks ago, when Bob Lutz was talking to the Volt acolytes at the New York Auto Show and told the assembled multitude that GM would lose money on every one of them, we put up a post suggesting that GM ought to... c81ebd7baa3ab060db260037f8537775 /Article/OnStar_announces_Destination_Download/600 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 04:43:37 GMT OnStar today announced the introduction of two new navigational services to complement and enhance its existing Turn-by-Turn service, the most widely available navigation system on the market. These features solidify GM’s leadership in navigation with more vehicles on the road with embedded navigation systems and more options than any other automaker. The first new service is OnStar Destination Download, which enables OnStar subscribers with screen-based navigation systems to quickly input their... 402c89f1d19d1ad1222ce57f83ca44b7 /Article/JUN_Veyron_Top_Speed_Car_designed_to_hit_500_km_h/534 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:24:25 GMT A while ago the Ultimate Aero SSC smashed Bugatti’s Veyron world speed record for production cars. If the old record was 407 km/h, the Aero was able to hit a top seed of 411 km/h. Of course this made Bugatti angry! And until they will be able to come with something faster, the tuning companies are trying to come with an idea!We are talking in here about the first private tuning over a Veyron. The Jun Veyron now has a maximum power of 1413 hp!!! And is designed to hit a top speed of 500 km/h 310... 9f7bdc9ad5c8ac7623acfef2fa264e25 /Article/Knight_Rider_series_to_debut_this_fall/535 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:24:25 GMT The Knight Rider TV-Movie pilot was a great success, so BC has greenlit the new Knight Rider as an ongoing series to debut this fall. It’s possible the show will be given a Friday night timeslot when NBC announces its fall schedule at their Upfront presentation this coming Wednesday.However, NBC is making it clear that the schedule they announce this week could very well change based on various factors, including how their pilots progress and what competition the other networks schedule – the... eb6d5595e7fe42a4706cae87c6f5023f /Article/Smart_Fortwo_by_Renntech/537 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:24:25 GMT RENNTECH’s 722 tuning package for the Mercedes SLR McLaren supercar has been generating a lot of attention recently, as has RENNTECH’s appointment as the American agent for the Mercedes-Benz McLaren 722GT club racer and SLR.Club Trophy USA series. Building on these runaway successes, RENNTECH has released details of an exciting new project called the 7.22. Based on the new Smart ForTwo, the 7.22 is powered by two 2 1000cc, 3 cyl. Smart engines, each mated to its own 5-speed, automated... d51e0dee830af9b6eeada88998ec10f9 /Article/EBay_bid_of_the_day_1999_Vector_M12/531 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:24:23 GMT A very rare supercar is now for sale o eBay: the 1999 Vector M12. Current bid: $100.000. "This 1999 Vector M12 is beautiful with a silver exterior and blue leather interior reflecting its superior power and performance. This is a one of a kind rare vehicle with a 5.7 liters 12 cylinders engine pushing out close to 500 HP."The Vector M12 is powered by a a 5707 cc Lamborghini V12 engine, which produced 492 PS 362 kW and 425 ft-lbf 576 N-m of torque at 5200 rpm. With this power, the car was able to... 41e1be827c30c3a80e761cc1cacbdac3 /Article/Seat_unveils_electro_reflective_exterior/532 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:24:23 GMT Seat, the innovative brand of VW, revealed today something unique. We don’t know exactly if this is a trick due to April Fool’s day, but according to the Spanish manufacturer an elite team of technicians working at the company developed a special paint which constantly adapts to mimic the car’s surroundings.Unfortunately this can’t be catalogated as a great invention because cars wearing this technology will be hard to see in traffic. An interesting question would be: will the car ever be... a892c5db0840b383506218015db2aa2b /Article/April_Fool_39_s_Day_in_brief/525 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:24:17 GMT April 1st was a very interesting day regarding automotive news. We can’t tell you for sure if the things are for real or not, but we will let you be the judge of that! It all started with the Kia KEE_wii, a concept that incorporates a new, dynamic and more involving drive system, called Dynamic On-Road Kinetics.And then it was the Smart Two tuning kit by RENNTECH. It is powered by two 2 1000cc, 3 cyl. Smart engines, each mated to its own 5-speed, automated transmission. The end result is a... fb51a5b7a03fc70fe64da8b9cbc15108 /Article/Gemballa_GTR_550_TARGA/474 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:42:45 GMT Gemballa released a new tuning kit based on the 997 Targa. Called GTR 550 TARGA, the new tuning kit features new AVALANCHE-Chassis, Front Bonnet GT / GT EVO, Front Skirt AVALANCHE, Front Spoiler Lip GT2 EVO Carbon, Rear Skirt GTR EVO, Rear Spoiler GT and RACING 20" BLACK EDITION. [source] 86ec650fb15258ccbe1a34c37936e85a /Article/De_Tomaso_Panthera_coming_back_and_being_based_on_Gallardo/470 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:42:42 GMT The first time we heard about De Tomaso Panthera’s revival was at the middle of 2007. Now it seems that things are getting a bit closer to reality. If the designer Stefan Schulze manages to sell his idea to any investor, the Panthera will go into production and will cost around $100,000.De Tomaso Pantera was the first super-sport model produced between 1971 until 1996. In its 25 years only 720 units were made.The De Tomaso Panthera Concept is a project based on the Lamborghini Gallardo’s... 9fcb84a3533c07a07d5d24649e342d8b