Saturday, July 25, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
The Worst Cars
The Worst Cars Of All Time
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Even entry-level vehicles and subcompacts these days are surprisingly well made, thanks to a revolution started mainly by Japanese automakers like Toyota (nyse: TM - news - people ) and Honda Motor (nyse: HMC - news - people ). Honda's first-generation Accord came out in the days when Detroit was producing real stinkers like General Motors' (nyse: GM - news - people ) Chevy Vega and Ford Motor's (nyse: F - news - people ) Pinto. Between that time and today, the Japanese proved to the world that just because a car was cheap, it didn't mean it also couldn't be a well-built, value-laden automobile that looked and drove well.
The Worst Cars
The Worst Cars Of All Time
| |
| Click here for the slide show. |
Even entry-level vehicles and subcompacts these days are surprisingly well made, thanks to a revolution started mainly by Japanese automakers like Toyota (nyse: TM - news - people ) and Honda Motor (nyse: HMC - news - people ). Honda's first-generation Accord came out in the days when Detroit was producing real stinkers like General Motors' (nyse: GM - news - people ) Chevy Vega and Ford Motor's (nyse: F - news - people ) Pinto. Between that time and today, the Japanese proved to the world that just because a car was cheap, it didn't mean it also couldn't be a well-built, value-laden automobile that looked and drove well.
Why Ireland is so rainy and windy?
Average annual temperature is about 9 °C. In the middle and east of the country temperatures tend to be somewhat more extreme than in other parts of the country. For example, summer mean daily maximum is about 19 °C and winter mean daily minimum is about 2.5 °C in these areas.
Mean annual windspeed varies between about 4 m/sec in the east midlands and 7 m/sec in the northwest. Strong winds tend to be more frequent in winter than in summer. Sunshine duration is highest in the southeast of the country. Average rainfall varies between about 800 and 2,800mm.
Why Ireland is so rainy and windy?
Average annual temperature is about 9 °C. In the middle and east of the country temperatures tend to be somewhat more extreme than in other parts of the country. For example, summer mean daily maximum is about 19 °C and winter mean daily minimum is about 2.5 °C in these areas.
Mean annual windspeed varies between about 4 m/sec in the east midlands and 7 m/sec in the northwest. Strong winds tend to be more frequent in winter than in summer. Sunshine duration is highest in the southeast of the country. Average rainfall varies between about 800 and 2,800mm.
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Five of the best new family cars for less than £20,000
This week we're looking at that dullard of motoring, the family car. But wait: it's not so dull any more, as this list proves, mostly. Until recently it was evidently assumed that family buyers were interested in space and very little else. Got a family? Get a saloon. That was about the size of it. But times have changed. Everyone wants a bit of prestige these days, and nobody likes to admit that their car is simply a very utilitarian way of getting the kids to school and back. So, the car makers are coming up with all kinds of inventive ways to make family motoring sexy.
This week's list includes five great family cars, each of which will serve the singular purpose of being at least able to carry an entire nuclear family, but each approaching it in an entirely different way. Every one can be had for under £20,000 too, which we reckon is a reasonable outlay for a reasonably sized family runabout. And only one of them is a people carrier, you may be pleased to note.
Actualité automobile sur Yahoo! Auto - news, nouveautés
Five of the best new family cars for less than £20,000
This week we're looking at that dullard of motoring, the family car. But wait: it's not so dull any more, as this list proves, mostly. Until recently it was evidently assumed that family buyers were interested in space and very little else. Got a family? Get a saloon. That was about the size of it. But times have changed. Everyone wants a bit of prestige these days, and nobody likes to admit that their car is simply a very utilitarian way of getting the kids to school and back. So, the car makers are coming up with all kinds of inventive ways to make family motoring sexy.
This week's list includes five great family cars, each of which will serve the singular purpose of being at least able to carry an entire nuclear family, but each approaching it in an entirely different way. Every one can be had for under £20,000 too, which we reckon is a reasonable outlay for a reasonably sized family runabout. And only one of them is a people carrier, you may be pleased to note.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Lamborghini Concept S specs
Engine: 5 liter V-10 500 HP
The sports car as such is great looking and has been modeled like the classic single-seated racing cars of the yesteryears. The traditional windscreen has been replaced by a 'sauté-vent,' which happens to be the French term for change wind. It goes on to divide the interior of the super sports car into two sections, giving it a slick yet aggressive look. It is so strategically placed that in addition to giving an awesome look, it also serves as an air inlet for the mounted engine which is placed behind the seats. There is an electronically operated rearview mirror which is mounted in the middle of two cockpits. It can be used by the driver when he wants and can be hidden when not used. The body of Lamborghini Concept S supercar is designed aerodynamically and it makes it more efficient.
Though based on the super cool sports car Lamborghini, the design team has labored hard to make this car look unique and hence a few aesthetically appealing changes have been made. The supercar's front and rear spoilers have been slightly remodeled and the twin offset grilles in an angular honeycomb pattern are just amazing to look at and rear of the concept car has been loaded with black mesh vents and the well-placed flush mounted tail pipes and the rear diffuser has been slightly reshaped. Simply put, when you look at the sports car inch by inch, the style quotient is evident everywhere and the design really makes you wonder how many hours of work went into come up with this kind of stylish look.
You would imagine this kind of a stunning supercar to have a dynamic engine and that is exactly what you get here. The 5.0 liter V-10 engine is the same engine used in the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe. This 500 horsepower engine is very powerful and makes for one heck of a drive. The body of Lamborghini Concept S sports car is around 70 kg lighter than that of Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe, thanks to the aerodynamically designed body. It has an elegantly designed 6 speed manual gearbox and the engine has an output of 4500 rpm. With these kinds of features, you would expect a car like this to literally fly on the roads, and it certainly lives up to the expectations. You can clock from 60 mph to 200 mph in about four seconds, which makes it a driver's dream. If you are the kind of driver who loves to race his heart out, then the Lamborghini Concept S is just about the perfect sports car for you.
Lamborghini Concept S specs
Engine: 5 liter V-10 500 HP
The sports car as such is great looking and has been modeled like the classic single-seated racing cars of the yesteryears. The traditional windscreen has been replaced by a 'sauté-vent,' which happens to be the French term for change wind. It goes on to divide the interior of the super sports car into two sections, giving it a slick yet aggressive look. It is so strategically placed that in addition to giving an awesome look, it also serves as an air inlet for the mounted engine which is placed behind the seats. There is an electronically operated rearview mirror which is mounted in the middle of two cockpits. It can be used by the driver when he wants and can be hidden when not used. The body of Lamborghini Concept S supercar is designed aerodynamically and it makes it more efficient.
Though based on the super cool sports car Lamborghini, the design team has labored hard to make this car look unique and hence a few aesthetically appealing changes have been made. The supercar's front and rear spoilers have been slightly remodeled and the twin offset grilles in an angular honeycomb pattern are just amazing to look at and rear of the concept car has been loaded with black mesh vents and the well-placed flush mounted tail pipes and the rear diffuser has been slightly reshaped. Simply put, when you look at the sports car inch by inch, the style quotient is evident everywhere and the design really makes you wonder how many hours of work went into come up with this kind of stylish look.
You would imagine this kind of a stunning supercar to have a dynamic engine and that is exactly what you get here. The 5.0 liter V-10 engine is the same engine used in the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe. This 500 horsepower engine is very powerful and makes for one heck of a drive. The body of Lamborghini Concept S sports car is around 70 kg lighter than that of Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe, thanks to the aerodynamically designed body. It has an elegantly designed 6 speed manual gearbox and the engine has an output of 4500 rpm. With these kinds of features, you would expect a car like this to literally fly on the roads, and it certainly lives up to the expectations. You can clock from 60 mph to 200 mph in about four seconds, which makes it a driver's dream. If you are the kind of driver who loves to race his heart out, then the Lamborghini Concept S is just about the perfect sports car for you.
Alar, The Ugliest Lamborghini Ever
Lamborghini released first official photos of Alar, which could quite possibly be the world’s ugliest Lamborghini. We understand that aerodynamics are important, but to do that to a Lambo, well, that’s a crime. More photos after the jump.
Alar, The Ugliest Lamborghini Ever
Lamborghini released first official photos of Alar, which could quite possibly be the world’s ugliest Lamborghini. We understand that aerodynamics are important, but to do that to a Lambo, well, that’s a crime. More photos after the jump.
