Car Insurance: 08/01/11

Monday, August 1, 2011

2011 Mini Cooper Soho Specs and Review

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Mj 02 Aug, 2011

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C63 AMG Coupe having fun

Author: $ | Posted at: 3:27 PM |

Watch a 2012 C63 AMG Coupe drift a Figure 8 around two other C63 AMG Sedans at high speed. No C63 AMG Coupes were harmed in the making of this video.

A N D O N I S 02 Aug, 2011

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ATS Spied Again

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A N D O N I S 02 Aug, 2011

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C7 Spied

Author: $ | Posted at: 3:15 PM |

It will be shrinking in size, will have front engine layout; the engine sound is Ferrari-like.

more soon.

images by LLN

A N D O N I S 02 Aug, 2011

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Mini launches Soho limited edition for Britain

Author: $ | Posted at: 1:55 PM |

The British market is one of the most important ones around so it’s no surprise when one of the major manufacturers create a special edition that’s been tailored for it.

It gets to a point where it’s actually boring in some of the manufacturers cases because they just seem to come up with a new limited edition once every couple of months.

Limited Edition Mini Soho

Mini, the maker of this new special edition, is probably the most zealous limited edition maker around but that hasn’t stopped from coming up with a new one.

This one is called the Mini Soho, it’s a British car, a British name and generally it’s overall full of heritage on all fronts.

Well, of the 60 or so total limited edition Minis ever made, it’s not unique in that respect either but at least none of the previous ones were named after this particular area of London.

When talking about what really makes it special, it’s not exactly festooned with all the glamour the real Soho area and it’s not even as impressive the one in Manhattan either.

That’s because the Mini Soho limited edition is made up of no more than a White Silver metallic paint that’s unavailable on other versions and a new set of 17 inch wheels.

Limited Edition Mini Soho

It’s all very nice to have these two things but really, it’s too little to call it a limited edition. The rest of the special equipment that’s available on the Mini Soho can be fitted to any other of the counterparts.

The kit levels include bi-xenon headlights, anthracite headliner, a three-spoke sport steering wheel and piano black interior accents and none of this stuff manages to make the Mini Soho impressive.

To me, there’s even worse news when it comes to choosing the spec of your Mini Soho is an option I wouldn’t recommend, going for the SD badge.

Forget about the badge mania, it actually stands for the fact that you were thick enough to get the diesel engine with a special limited edition fashion statement hatchback.

Limited Edition Mini Soho

To add insult to injury, whatever version of the diesel you go for, the Mini Soho is cheaper for the equivalent bodied petrol version.

In Britain getting the Mini Soho limited edition hatch, will cost you ₤16.765 in petrol powered guise whereas the diesel is ₤18.045.

The same story happens with the convertible, a petrol powered one is ₤19.060 and the oil burner does ₤20.135.

Lupica G. 02 Aug, 2011

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VIDEO: Volkswagen shows how the Temporary Auto Pilot system works

Author: $ | Posted at: 1:55 PM |

Few weeks ago we had the opportunity to discuss about Volkswagen’s latest technology achievement, a system called Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP) which manages to take complete control over the car using the already existent safety systems in order to keep the vehicle and the passengers inside safe. The Germans from Volkswagen unveiled the system few weeks ago part of the HAVEit (Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport) project.

VW Temporary Auto Pilot

Even it might sound too much, this system is able to fully control the vehicle while the driver has only to supervise and be prepared to take control. The system can operate at speeds up to 130 km/h while the driver can simply override it, therefore, it has to be carefully even if the system is working.

The new Temporary Auto Pilot uses the safety systems already installed such as the Keep Lane Assist in order to remain on the right lane while front and rear sensors are analyzing the road conditions and traffic every millisecond and keep the vehicle at a safe distance from the other cars on the road.

VW Temporary Auto Pilot

"Above all, what we have achieved today is an important milestone on the path towards accident-free car driving. The system also observes overtaking rules and speed limits. Stop and start driving maneuvers in traffic jams are also automated." emphasizes Leohold at today's final presentation of the EU research project HAVEit in the Swedish city of Borås.

As mentioned above, the system uses production-like sensors, scanners and lasers which are already available for the everyday models. This means that there would be no surprise to see the final version of this system in the upcoming VW’s vehicles in the next few years.

In order to prove its efficiency, Volkswagen decided to release a video presentation where the Temporary Auto Pilot system is used while the driver has nothing to do but to oversee the situation and keep an eye on the road.

Lupica G. 02 Aug, 2011

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Bugatti Galibier production – actual figures get closer

Author: $ | Posted at: 12:46 PM |

Bugatti may be a brand that sparks up more conversations in gentlemen’s clubs than bars but there’s no denying on how it’s something special, something very exclusive and in a class of its own.

The only trouble is that since the last Bugatti Veyron rolled off the production line, they’ve been staring down the barrel of a massive problem.

Bugatti Galibier

Once the even smaller production of the Veyron Super Sport and Veyron Grand Sport ends, how will they exist without making a car? Happily though, what they’ve been planning and plotting for several years is about to come true.

Bugatti’s Galibier Concept will cease to exist as a concept and tailor its suit for a life of production, absolute luxury cruising, teamed with speed and exclusivity at an unprecedented level.

In a recent interview for Auto Motor und Sport, the company’s president, Mr. Wolfgang Durheimer confirmed the above and he didn’t miss the opportunity to praise it.

Bugatti Galibier

In fairness, Bugatti’s products as a whole were so rare and expensive that they kind of got used to praise but the new Galibier is apparently designed with an outrageous a purpose as the Veyron was initially.

When it hits the roads, the Bugatti Galibier will be the sole definition of the high class it’s in. Apparently, it will be able to welcome four passengers into its cabin and its boot will take all their luggage.

For a kick-off, that’s pretty impressive when compared to the Bugatti Veyron but the Galibier still has the same engine.

Bugatti Galibier

The faith of the forced induction setup remains to be determined but whether it uses a turned down quad-turbo, a normal twin-turbo or even none at all, that W16 won’t be wanting for oomph.

After all, it’s not like an 8.0 liter engine won’t have power but in the W16 arrangement, we’re told by Durheimer to expect around 800 horsepower, smoothness and usability.

It all sounds impressive and frankly it has to be. Not because it’s a Bugatti, not because it’s going to wear a 2013 model year, but because when it arrives it will cost at least a cool million euros.

Bugatti Galibier

With total production rumored to stop at around 1000 to 1500 units, the Bugatti Galibier will definitely not be for everybody, but then again the price probably told you that beforehand.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

Lupica G. 02 Aug, 2011

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POTD: Dodge Charger III Concept

Author: $ | Posted at: 11:06 AM |

A N D O N I S 02 Aug, 2011

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Ferrari EGO Concept

Author: $ | Posted at: 9:53 AM |

The EGO Concept is a study of a light, compact sportscar focused on emotional content and driving sensations. It was designed by Salvatore Simonetti, Massimiliano Petrachi, Vincenzo Morlino and Luca Zunino

The EGO (Emotional Generation One) Concept is a lightweight hypercar for the year 2025, that aims at combining extreme performances and strong emotional content with the tradition and beauty of Ferraris.

The project was inspired by three elements: the egg, which symbolizes the self-centered concept, the car's mechanic "heart" – a centrally positioned V8 Biturbo – and the connection between man and the machine.

The "egg" idea translates into a advanced, protective cockpit made of carbon fiber and connected with the suspension through a tubular chassis that extends to the center tunnel.

The exterior design is characterized by a separation of volumes defined by the ascending side line – which takes inspiration from several Ferrari limited series models.

The front end is dominated by the prominent hood, which visually extends to the wraparound windscreen.

At the rear the car showcases an extremely short overhang, and a design dominated by the spoiler and the circular tail LED lights, that contrast with the dark carbon-fiber surfaces providing a distinctive image.

The Ferrari EGO also features an umber of active aerodynamic elements such as spoilers, wings and active outlets that use the exhausted gas to increase the downforce as well as the aerodynamic performance.

The sources of inspiration included the P4/5 and the legendary P3.