Friday, December 16, 2011

Enthusiast Racecar of BAC MONO


Cool cars have never been cooler similar to the BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) MONO. Car enthusiasts all over the world have drooled over the magical that the BAC MONO brings. It has racecar equipment that can be used on the road by any racecar enthusiast.

It has horse supremacy of 520 bhp/ton and speeds to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds! And the MONO zooms to 100 mph in 6.7 seconds. The MONO’s max speed reaches an astonishing 170 mph.

The car is also made of science and art brought by the Brigg’s brothers’ expertise and familiarity with Ford, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz. The car’s engine has a capability of 2.3 liter inline-4, natural aspiration, a torque of 207 lb-ft, and has a weight of 1, 190 lbs.

The cool car MONO is a mechanism that is designed superbly with carbon fiber and tubular steel safety cell. The enormous power of the MONO comes from its 280 hp, 2.3-litre Cosworth unit, mated to an electronically-controlled, paddle-shift, six-speed sequential Hewland diffusion with limited-slip differential.

The braking is designed by AP Racing, the bespoke HRT alloy wheels is completed by OZ Racing, the public road legal track tires by Kumho, and the vehicle electronics and instrumentation by GEMS.

Monday, December 5, 2011

EV Car Architect Aptera Shuts Losing


Automotive establish company Aptera Motors, supporter of the weirdly styled, three-wheeled 2e electric car shut down on Friday, saying it was out of money.

The company said it was unable to raise funds from personal investors that would have kept it going until it received a $150 million loan from the Department of Energy's Advance Technology Vehicle Manufacturing curriculum.

This is a difficult time for everyone associated with our company because we have never been closer to realizing our vision, CEO Paul Wilbur said in an announcement.

In August, Aptera returned cash deposits it had taken from potential buyers of the 2e. At that time it said the refunds were compulsory because a six-month window with its credit card processor to launch construction had passed.

Aptera garnered attention by entering the 2e in the 2008 Automotive X Prize contest. At that time, the company claimed the 2e would get the comparable of 300 mpg and cost less than $30,000.

Wilbur said Aptera has spent the last year emergent a hybrid-powered sedan, about the same size as a Toyota Camry, which would return the comparable of 190 mpg and have a base price less than $30,000. Aptera had been negotiating to use a blocked auto plant in Moraine, Ohio, to build the car.

Aptera has also been distillation technology that let it produce body panels from compound materials with a Class A surface finish that would not need to be painted--which would severely cut labor and manufacture costs.

We remain confident, even as this chapter closes, that Aptera has contributed new technologies to build an opportunity for more efficient driving. Through the enthusiastic staff at Aptera, our board and suppliers we have touched this outlook. All that remainder is for an important person to grab it.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Marietta Transmission and Auto Repair Experts


If you live in Marietta, auto repair that you can count on is right in your neighborhood. At Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care, we understand how important your car is for your daily commute and errands.

As Atlanta's trusted source for quality car repairs, we are here to help you, no matter how big or small your automobile issue may be.

At Cottman, we know that you depend on your vehicle to get you where you need to go on a daily basis. If you are having problems with your car, the disruption can put a serious wrench in your daily routine.

When you are having automobile problems, trust the Atlanta metro area's trusted source for quality auto repairs.

When you are having car troubles, trust the areas experts. With a top-of-the-line facility conveniently located in Marietta, auto repair from Cottman of Marietta is always trustworthy, dependable and affordable. Bring in your car today, or call us for more information.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Maserati Birdcage 75th


The Maserati Birdcage 75th was a concept car created by automobile manufacturer Maserati and designed by Pininfarina and the design team, including Jason Castriota under the guidance of Ken Okuyama at Pininfarina. It was first introduced at the 2005 Geneva Auto Show. It was named to honor the classic Maserati Birdcages of the 1960s and Pininfarina's 75th anniversary. The original car intent was discussed and pursued originally by Paolo Pininfarina, Pininfarina S.p.A, Franco Lodato and Peter Aloumanis, from Motorola during a business gathering in September 2004 at Pebble Beach, California

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Auto shipping offers a good range of services

There are many car lovers who love to decorate their car on their own. In order to get the feeling of their own home they would try out every possible way that is available so as to decorate their vehicle.

Transmitting takes place for the simple reason that you have decided on your own or you have been made to move from older place of staying to the newer place of staying. Hence such wonderfully decorated vehicle when has to be transported or auto shipped from one part of country to another part of country then it is of sure that no car owner would be ready for this.

The reason being behind this is they fear that they might lose their decorated car or the vehicle may lose the looks of the decorative(s). And hence some would even come to a decision to travel on their own no matter what the distance is going to be.

Before you go with such a decision you are advised to rethink on your choice so as to get the better answer. To say you in clear words even if you tend to travel on your own means there is not assurity that your car will reach in same condition as you were willing to have in your newer place.

Now many of us wondering that it is you who is going to drive the car then why there is no such assurity that it will reach in same condition. Then to say you that though you take care to drive safely there are many unseen happenings that can occur on your way and due to such unintentionally you end up in damaging your own car.

To get relief from such decision you can go with the option of hiring the services of car shipping so as to transport your vehicle. It is a company which takes care to transmit your automobile from one end to another end.

Since the job of auto shipping is to relocate the vehicles we can say that they carry a very rich experience in transporting vehicles and taking care of the whole transit. Before you go to hire them you are required to ask for a quotation so as to get the best results.

Do remember that you make a thorough research in locating out a reliable auto shipping company that not only suits your taste and preferences but it also suits your budget too. Never compromise on the quality of service if you do so then it is you and your car who are going to be the sufferers.

Auto shipping offers a very good range of services so as to suit the needs and requirements of every customer who approach to them. Insurance coverage would be offered by them so that you can claim for the damages that has occurred on our vehicle during the transit.

Auto shipping will make sure to offer the best service which is within their reach. You would be intimated immediately if the shipment gets delayed which can happen for any reason.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Trailers Vs Drive Away Services

Most people who have bought a car online or the people who are about to relocate often worry much about taking their vehicle along them. They would be almost confused about the method to be used for relocating their vehicle. While some, make their plans to drive.

Young guys who always loved traveling are the ones who mostly choose the above said option. But my friend I’ll tell you one thing that please doesn’t go for this option. Since when you think of it, it might seem to be an easy task as it is your car and you are going to drive it but it would be much more costly as well as dangerous than any other means-- you'll be spending a amount for fuelling, lodging, meals, and incidentals -- not to talk about the wear and tear on the means of transportation, in all time it will take, and the added risk to your safety by traveling many miles on the highways.

Few others who are much more responsible often think about safer means of traveling. Now they mostly get confused whether to go to a drive away company or a Car Shipping Company. To them the question that I would like to ask is "Is it really worth it going to a drive away company?"

The below information will explain about the differences between the two services, the advantages and the disadvantages in each service, thereby telling you the reason for me asking such a question.

About Car Shipping Service

A car shipping service loads your vehicle onto a trailer with contains many other vehicles those are to be transported to the same destination or to a different destination along the way. The trailer that the vehicle gets into can be a closed or open. It depends on the type of transport that you choose. The auto transporters coordinate their shipments among many customers. The more vehicles they can cargo onto a trailer, the more inexpensive the trip is.

About Drive Away Service

In a drive away service, they allocate a person to drive your vehicle to the required location.

Why Car Shipping Service Is Better Than A Drive Away Service?

Drive Away Adds Miles

When you ship your car in a trailer, there should be no wear on the engine.
On the other side, using a drive away service puts miles on the car and that add hidden cost to the service such as oil and fluid changes. What if your car meets with some problems along the way? You will have to pay for those troubles also.

Professionals vs. Amateurs

The major difference between an auto shipping service and a drive away service is the quality of the drivers. Car shipping companies employ only professional drivers. Your car is under the care of an experienced and trained expert. This person is being paid well by the shipping companies for doing his job and therefore has a personal stake to take your car to the destination on time and in good shape. Whereas there is nothing as such in a professional drive away driver.

Drive away companies vary in standards based on drivers that they employ. Drive away service companies call for candidates who have clean driving references, records and they generally need to be at least 21. However that does not assurance the excellence of driving. After all, the person drives someone’s vehicle and it's easy to get careless when it's not your vehicle.

Therefore Car Shipping is always the best means to transport you vehicle!!