Sunday, February 28, 2010

Get it right, folks.

Ever watch one of those slide shows your email host promotes and wonder why you bothered?
I viewed one titled "Wacky Cars" on Sympatico and marvelled at how lazy the dolt putting it together must have been. When you get past the missing captions and spelling and grammar errors - there are the glaring mistakes.
The description of this picture says, "There's no way to identify them precisely, but those were seen in England a few years ago. The two drivers are having fun behind the wheel of their electrical cars." Any microcar buff would be to identify the red car. It is a Peel Trident, made on the Isle of Man in the 1960s and is NOT an electric car.
Another slide erroneously states that this modified smart car was created for the Thunderbirds film. It was in fact made for the three part series Red Dwarf: Back to Earth which aired in April 2009.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Smart Car Roadster Coupe Fastback For Sale


Smart Roadster Coupe Fastback
Engine: 698
Body Type: Coupe
Color: Silver Pink
Mileage: 23000
Year: 2004 54

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Cheap Cars Ferrari 2009 | Ferrari Information, Pictures, Specs and Reviews


Select a new Ferrari model for more detailed Ferrari information, images, specifications and reviews.

Ferrari 2009 430 is 2-door, 2-passenger luxury sports car, available in two trim, and the Scuderia Spider.

After the introduction, the Scuderia is equipped with a standard 4.3-liter, V8, 503-horsepower engine. Spider is equipped with a standard 4.3-liter, V8, 510-horsepower engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

2009 Scuderia is the remnants of 2008. Spider is the all-new for 2009.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Driving as far north as the gravel goes

DAWSON CITY, Yukon - Lorraine Sommerfeld handed over the key to the Star's Smart car with a strange combination of reluctance and enthusiasm. She'd driven it from Kelowna, B.C., north into the Yukon as part of the Smart Winter Expedition, a rolling convoy of seven of the little cars headed as far north as the permanent road goes.
Here you are, boss," she told me when we met up for the handover in Whitehorse. "She's like me. Treat her with respect, and she'll treat you the same way, too."
Of course, at this point Sommerfeld had the distinction of being the first person in the convoy to have driven off the road, heading into a snow bank the day before when a truck forced her too far over from her lane. So I didn't expect much when I began the drive the next morning.
There were a dozen automotive journalists and writers on this leg of the journey, driving the Smarts from Whitehorse all the way north to Inuvik.
I paired up with a young journalist who once worked at the Star and the two of us loaded the back of the car with our small bags and large jackets.

Read full story here.

Yamaha Rhino Review


Yamaha Rhino Review

New for 2008 Yamaha Rhino models:
  • All the new 686cc engine puts out more power broadband. New four-valve head with 9.2:1 compression and forged pistons bumps power and efficiency.
  • Electronic fuel injection ensures peak performance in almost all conditions and altitude, along with instantaneous cold starts.
  • Tough, keeping the door rotomolded mud, water and dirt on the path where they are.
  • New four-wheel disc brakes stopped providing unsurpassed power, and a new parking brake super comfortable.
  • Cool, comfortable new steering wheel and new passenger grabbed the handle.
  • Now with two cup holders for convenience larger creatures.
  • New underhood tool-free air filter is a snap service.
  • New Stainless Steel Exhaust with Spherical joints
  • New front differential
  • CV Joints bigger and As
  • Bigger and Radiator Fan
  • New Brake Pad Material - Reduces squeaks
  • CVT filter has been redesigned

Friday, February 12, 2010

Contact Yamaha Rhino In The Event Of An Accident


Contact Yamaha Rhino In The Event Of An Accident

If you are injured in a Yamaha Rhino accident, please click here to contact a Lieff Cabraser attorney, or call toll free 1-800-541-7358 and ask to speak with Yamaha Rhino accident lawyer / attorney Fabrice Vincent.

We will promptly review your case at no cost or obligation on your part. We can assist you in recovering damages for pain and suffering you and your past and future medical expenses.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Custom Yamaha Rhino | Yamaha Rhino Modification Pink

Custom Yamaha Rhino
Custom Yamaha Rhino | Yamaha Rhino Modification Pink

Yamaha Not Recognizing The Responsibility of Rhino Rollover Accident


Yamaha Not Recognizing The Responsibility of Rhino Rollover Accident

Even with the repair program announced in March 2009, Yamaha still has not admitted legal liability for people injured in Rhino rollover accidents. Only through the filing of a lawsuit against Yamaha Rhino injured drivers and passengers can get justice.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Smart Announces Edition Greystyle for Germany

Smart has just launched the ForTwo Edition Greystyle, a luxurious, special-edition version of its commuter car only for the German market.
The special edition Smart features bright yellow highlights to offset the matte grey finish. The Greystyle features body-color, 6-spoke, 15-inch wheels. Yellow accents are found on the mirror covers, instrument bezels, and seat stitching. The Nappa leather used inside is the same grade found in premium Mercedes-Benz offerings.
The ForTwo Greystyle is available in both coupe and convertible form. Engine choices include 71- and 84-hp powerplants. The subcompact also features start/stop technology that shuts off the engine whenever the brakes are applied at less than 5 mph. Smart says the technology can improve fuel economy by as much as 20 percent.
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New Yamaha Rhino Owner's Manual

Yamaha Rhino
New Yamaha Rhino Owner's Manual

Yamaha also noted that in August 2007, a user manual for the Rhino 660 has been updated with new information related to the vehicle door. Read an excerpt from the security information provided by Yamaha in 2007 owners manual updated. For all copies of updated 2007 Rhino owner's manual.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

New CO2 low for the smart fortwo city car

The super small city car has moved back to the top of the ‘green’ charts with news that the engineers at smart have shaved 2g/km of CO2 off its official emissions figure so that the diesel engine now emits only 86g/km.
For several years the smart fortwo has been at the forefront of the emissions table, however with the latest generation of diesel engines sneaking up on the fortwo the engineers have been able to improve the cdi’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
A high level of environmental friendliness is an innate characteristic of the mart fortwo. The diesel model – the smart fortwo cdi – always underlined this claim with carbon dioxide emissions of just 88 grams per kilometre, the lowest figure worldwide for cars with a combustion engine. Now the smart fortwo is setting a new record with emissions of just 86 g/km, and fuel consumption of 85.6 mpg (combined cycle) in the manual “softip” mode which means that it keeps its title of CO2 champion.
The measures included an improvement in the vehicle’s aerodynamics. A reduction in ride height by seven millimetres, for example, resulted in improved rolling resistance characteristics.
Dermot Kelly, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Cars, said: “Our customers are proud to drive the vehicle with the lowest consumption worldwide, and we have been working hard to make our smart models even more environmentally friendly. “As a trendsetter we have to live up to the standards we set: the next level of sustainable drives is ready to go – the smart fortwo electric drive. From April this year, 100 drivers in London, the South East and West Midlands will be selected to take delivery of the latest-generation smart fortwo electric drive, and from 2012 the dream of motoring with no local emissions will become a reality for everyone.”
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Development At Rhino Yamaha


Development At Rhino Yamaha

Yamaha announces the development of doors and extra passenger handles for Rhino. The door is meant to prevent riders from sticking out arms or legs during rollover accidents. Yamaha offered to install these new safety features free of charge to all 2004-2007 Rhino owners, if Rhino was purchased new or used. Owner ordered to visit the Yamaha dealer for details.

In addition, Yamaha has issued a warning on the product label for the Rhino that recognizes the risk of rollover injuries and destroy the Rhino, even on flat open surfaces during quick maneuvers or tight turn

Monday, February 8, 2010

Yamaha Rhino Regulations to Reduce Number of Accidents

Yamaha Rhino
Yamaha Rhino Regulations to Reduce Number of Accidents

On September 11, 2006, Yamaha issued a letter to customers said:
  • Driver and passenger "should always buckle the seat belt" when driving a vehicle
  • Driver and passenger "should wear approved off-road motorcycle-type helmets that fit correctly"
  • rotate too quickly or sharply increase the risk of tip over and
  • If Rhino "from the tip, gradually leads the way down if there are no obstacles in your path. When you regain proper balance, gradually lead again in the direction you want to go; if you are in a situation where the vehicle is tipping over , do not put your arms or legs outside the vehicle to try to stop it. "

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Report Issued on Citizen Safety Hazards Include Yamaha Rhino UTVs

Yamaha Rhino
Report Issued on Citizen Safety Hazards Include Yamaha Rhino UTVs

Group of advocates and victims report issued safety warnings about the security defects of some Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), also called "Side-by-Side" vehicles, which cause increased death and injury toll of their users. The report calls for fundamental changes in the design of this rollover-prone vehicles off-road, with a special focus on the Yamaha Rhino, substantially improving their ability to protect passengers in rollovers

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Smart cars survive Arctic test


Seven Smart cars survived an Arctic challenge this week, having driven on the Dempster Highway from Inuvik, N.W.T., through the Yukon.
Automotive journalists who were recruited to test drive the Smart fortwo coupes stopped in Whitehorse on Tuesday, and are now en route to Vancouver.
The tour through the notoriously rough Arctic highway was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, the car company that sells Smart cars in Canada.
"The goal of the whole event, if you will, is to show that the Smart fortwo can tackle pretty much some of the harshest winter driving conditions imaginable in our country," Matt St-Pierre, a Montreal-based writer with Auto123.com, told CBC News on Wednesday.

Read more: CBC

Yamaha Rhino Recall | Yamaha Rhino Information Security


Yamaha Rhino Recall

Recall Yamaha Rhino | Yamaha Rhino Information Security

March 2009: Government Soon To Call To Halt Use Of Yamaha Rhino Because To Safety Issues

On March 31, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ( "CPSC"), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, announced a repair program for ALL Rhino 450, 660, and 700 models to address rollover safety defects that have killed at least 46 and wounding Yamaha hundreds of others in the U.S. would stop selling this model immediately until they have been installed. Consumers should immediately stop using the popular recreational vehicles until the repair is free installed by a dealer. Read the CPSC press release.

Friday, February 5, 2010

2010 Audi E-Tron Version To 2


2010 Audi E-Tron Version To 2. Audi E-Tron Wallpaper, Audi E-Tron Posters, Audi E-Tron Picture

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Bugatti Veyron Centenaire>> Fastest Cars On Earth

Bugatti Veyron CentenaireBugatti Veyron Centenaire>> Fastest Cars On Earth


Fastest Cars On EarthBugatti Veyron Centenaire Posters

Commemorate 100 years of Bugatti in coloring the way their work world-class automotive industry, Bugatti is introducing a car supercarnya Centenaire Bugatti Veyron on display at the Geneva Motor Show.

This car was also created as a dream of a Ettore Bugatti in which 100 years ago he dreamed of making the fastest car on earth.

Bugatti was known as extra-powered cars and sporty classy, like a fantasy car. Now through variant Bugatti Centainer Edition, a groundbreaking fantastic news to accompany her appearance in the car exhibition in Geneva, next month.

Remain stylish design with a model of extreme sports such as racing cars. Bodi also appear attractive to the curve of the aerodynamic body and a door in two. One of the interesting things from the presence of the Centenaire Edition, which will hold the position as the fastest car in the event. Although the type berbasic Bugatti Veyron, but about the power that is a very noticeable difference.


Bugatti VeyronBugatti Veyron Centenaire Wallpaper

Bugatti Veyron Review Centenaire:
Centenaire a Veyron engine quad-turbo 8.0-liter, 16 cylinders (W16) with power up to 1350 horse power and can be driven up to 420 km per hour. The car will be produced this limited 0-62 mph can be driven (100 kpj) in just 2.4 seconds.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Arash AF10 Attended With 17 Color Options | Review Arash AF10


New sports car in 2010 - Arash AF10 Cheap Car

After 1 year a concept car, the British supercar Arash AF10 finally entered the stage of production around the year 2010.

Arash AF10 supercar will be produced approximately 70 units and his brother plan are: Arash AF8 will follow.

AF10 own producers will be prepared with 17 color perunitnya option will dibandrol about 320 thousand euros or about U.S. $ 530,000

Arash AF10 will carry the 7000 cc engine equal to berkonfigurasi V8 GM brand car, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 can output power of 505 HP. With the machine application, AF10 can move up to a maximum speed of 330 km / h with the dominance of the manual six-speed gearbox.

Supercar has been designed by experts and the performance will be strong. And if you're going to leave the car pretty tempting and exciting. From dream to concept, from concept to reality. This is the reality, there is no concept car

And more than that, the producer Arash also planning to manufacture AF10S with supercharged and intercooled V8 configuration 7.000 version that can produce 800 HP at a later time.


Arash AF8

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

TEST DRIVE: Kelowna to Whitehorse in a smart car

WHITEHORSE, Yukon: This is the story about the little car that could.
Press launches of new vehicles are the lifeblood of auto journalism. Normally, the car companies pick scenic locations and roads that put their new offerings in the best light.
Because it takes time to get to these locations, it means actual driving time can be as brief as two hours, hardly a lot of time on which to base lasting impressions.
So when Mercedes-Benz called up to propose a drive in the dead of winter over 15 days from Kelowna to the Artic Circle and finishing in Vancouver, I was intrigued.
The event would be split into three legs: Kelowna to Whitehorse, Whitehorse to Inuvik (68∞ 22' North) and back to Whitehorse and finally Whitehorse to Vancouver. I was assigned to Leg One with a total distance of 2,480 km.
It would mean four days of driving about 500-700 km a day with no cellphone, sketchy internet and no radio.
And to get there Mercedes wasn't using its selection of robust SUVs or even its sedans with 4Matic all-wheel-drive.
No, they wanted to do this in smart cars.

Read more here.

Russia’s richest oligarch wants to launch a city car


So you own the New Jersey Nets and you have a few billion in assets. And you’re Russian. What do you do next?
You start a line of $12,000 city cars designed to look sort of like the Smart car but more Slavic. The oligarch, Mikhail Prokhorov, is investing $141 million in the Yarovit Motors plant and will create a hybrid or electric vehicle.
From the images it seems you’ll be able to dock your phone into the car and use it as a read-out, something decidedly futuristic. However, considering the success thus far of Russian-made vehicles (the Lada comes to mind) I’d be worried about the generally salability of these things.
View Source: Crunch Gear

Monday, February 1, 2010

Kia Soul Review | Price Custom Kia Soul

Kia Soul Review
Kia Soul Review | Price Custom Kia Soul

Kia price in two variants, namely the automatic transmission, with an estimated price of $ 19,000, and a manual transmission with an estimated price of USD 17,700.

Assembler national assembly to be a place to assemble the imported variants are unraveled from there Korea, which will be dealing directly with the Suzuki SX4 crossover variant when it was marketed.

1600 cc engine capacity, with the standardization EURO 4, KIA Soul only made as many as 750 to 800 units for one year, for reasons of limited production capacity in Korea there.