Suzuki Spin Low Rider

The element of point and the total rumours always heating were the manufacturer the 'weapon effective of the motor vehicles of S of the world to put on jack to the top the mark they. Proven in each exposure of the motor vehicles of the world, the bicycle of concept of war which was filled by future technology favorable to the environment, always emerged. But with precision which success was the thousands of penarik of magnet of visitors. As in the site of the 29th international engine of Bangkok (BIMS) show in the Na building of blow of BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand (27/3-6/4).

Its proof in the first day the exposure was opened, the pengujung of thousands which filled Stan that the wheel of two was made either astounded the aspect of several engines of concept. They which generally carried the kamer the pocket, gak neglected the occasion of immortaliser these engines. Because usually inside of a certain hour in the future be the produced mass its manufacturer.

Although tampilan the engine not to be identical thereafter like with precision which was shown. Nah, part of Stan which was completely occupied were attacked by the visitor, Suzuki. Its article at the principal stage the manufacturer of the engine had this Co. tha�e Ltd of engine of �, Suzuki, because a Thailand symbol showed the skutik 2 that the concept have nuances of point. Its name SD-01 (the black color) and SD-02 (white).

His conceive the futuristik and the aerodinamis by the firm lines in everywhere the bodi were enough to hypnotize the eyes. All of the two engines carried the kitchen of tooth have a small capacity, namely 125 DC which it seems were based on Hayate 125. Cover only the external machine (CVT and the magnet) was conceived repeated with the concept more futuristik and elegant. The cover of Antara the machine and the shock absorber which the wheel was written is united.

Enough that interesting was the elegant setang V of plan which was carried by him. When in the skutik-skutik generally maintaining the setang was covered cover, in the two elementary schools of concept with precision was made with minimalis. Probably followed tren lately. Not was in some manner that significant without right-hand side of panel of indicator.

The device of the machine and the speed of the round reader continued to be available, but its dimension was made as on small scales while possible that was placed in the average setang. Alhasil showing the continuous setang to be minimalis applied, but the results was more exotic.

The system of positioning (GPS), the MP3 and the personal DIGITAL Assisting (PDA) were lined in PRIMARY SCHOOL-02. All integrated in the panel of indicator in the setang. The article of www.maticholic.com technologies really facilitates the driver during in the voyage. The GPS played a part like instrument of navigation. Maintaining the MP3 tended for the entertainment. While PDA for the facility of GPS played a part like instrument of navigation. Maintaining the MP3 tended for the entertainment. While PDA for the facility of communication. Indeed these technologies not the new thing. Particularly in the vehicle of wheel of four. However in the motor bike could be considered still new. Thus could be known as was future technology for the engine.

DODGE CHALLENGER IN VANISHING POINT

A Dodge Challenger R/T was famously used in Vanishing Point - the 1971 action-road movie starring Barry Newman.



New! Dodge Challenger & Plymouth Barracuda – Chrysler's Potent Pony Cars, a brand new book by Dodge specialist Peter Grist is an in-depth look at the highly collectable and much sought after cars that captured the imagination in the 1960s and 1970s when they featured as stars of both the big screen and drag strip.

This new book follows a chronological journey through the development of pony cars from the 1960 Valiant onwards. Fascinating design concepts and evolution are incorporated, featuring all sub-series and models. The book boasts 375 mainly colour pictures, including fresh new photos of original vehicles and rarely seen archive pictures and period adverts.

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FORD DAY

On this day in history (1903) The Ford Motor Company was founded. Here's a selection of some Ford related books from Veloce.



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BOOK OF THE MONTH

La Carrera Panamericana by Johnny Tipler gets another great review, this time with the honour of 'Book of the Month' from New Zealand Classic Car magazine.

"For those interested in the mighty motoring epics of a past age, this will be essential reading."


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BRITISH DRIVERS GO ‘PETROSEXUAL’

Male and female drivers are no longer poles apart

A new breed of driver is dominating British roads. These drivers, termed ‘petrosexuals', are not identified by the cars they drive, but by their boots full of shopping and the rock anthems they singalong to.

A study into British driving habits, released today by Carmony.co.uk, shows that unlike outdated preconceptions, women and male drivers are now seen to be equals at the wheel, resulting in a new era of ‘petrosexual' drivers. Women are also edging in on men in the car knowledge stakes, with 57% of women saying they know a coupe from a hatchback, compared to almost two thirds of men (65%). However, BMW drivers seem to be the most aware of what's under the bonnet, with one in five (20%) saying that they have a similar knowledge to Jeremy Clarkson himself.

Women are still more likely to name their cars, with almost one in five (17%) naming their ‘Fifi Fiesta' or ‘Andy Audi', compared to just 12% of men. Renaults are the most likely vehicle to be named, with 20% christened by their owners. ‘Tommy Toyotas' however, are few and far between, and are the least likely to be given the human touch (12%).

Whilst ‘boy racers' are easy to spot in their souped-up Subarus and slow ‘Sunday drivers' identified by their gleaming estates, ‘petrosexuals' are less concerned about the make of the car that they drive and more about what the car offers them. Music is their number one driving companion and the study shows that today's ‘petrosexuals' are most likely to belt out Queen - ‘Don't stop me now' when driving.

Top of the ‘petrosexual' pops



Source: Carmony

AUTO HEADLINES

Fiat could still take the driving seat at GM

The deal to sell the European arm of General Motors faces the risk of collapse, thereby opening the door once again for Fiat.

Insiders have hinted at a ‘cooling’ towards GM’s preferred bidder, Canadian car parts firm, Magna International.

It means weeks of more uncertainty for 5,000 British workers at Vauxhall, which is owned by GM.

Officials in Germany, where the bulk of GM’s European operations are based, have revealed that the door remains open for Fiat, which was once thought to be in the driving seat to acquire GM Europe, and for Chinese companies.

German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg says his officials were still talking to potential investors in Vauxhall and Opel which have not yet been made public.

He said: “We are still in contact with other investors.” It is understood that China’s fifth largest carmaker, BAIC, is in the running alongside Fiat and another unnamed Chinese investor.

UK Government officials are due to meet Magna executives in London next week. (National newspapers: June 12).

Swedish sports car group poised to buy Saab

Koenigsegg, the Swedish producer of supercars, is set to buy Saab, General Motors’ up-for-sale Swedish-based company.

GM is expected to shortly announce that it is in exclusive sales talks with the company and its allied Norwegian investors. The deal is likely to be closed by early summer.

The development would mark bankrupt GM’s third move to dispose of a car brand in less than a fortnight, part of its plan to focus on four core brands. It follows last week’s announcement of the sale of Hummer to China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery and of Saturn to Penske Automotive Group, the dealership chain.

The decision follows talks this week between the three shortlisted bidders and GM at its European headquarters in Zurich.

Koenigsegg ‘has the best overall offer’, a person close to the deal said. Further details were not immediately available.

The privately owned company, based near Malmo, sold 18 cars last year and is said to be interested in applying its knowledge of niche models to a higher-volume carmaker.

Koenigsegg beat bids from Renco, US investor Ira Rennert’s holding company that bought and turned round the maker of Humvee, and Merbanco, a group of private investors in Wyoming. (FT.com: June 12).

FOUR DECADES OF TOURING CARS AT THE SILVERSTONE CLASSIC

The Silverstone Classic’s David Leslie Trophy now celebrates touring cars from the ‘70s and ‘80s as well as the ‘90s.

Cars including RS Capris and BMW’s red, violet and blue striped ‘Batmobiles’, originally driven by legends such as Niki Lauda and Henri Pescarolo on tracks across Europe in the 1970s and 1980s, will join touring cars of the ‘90s. Spectators will see them racing side by side with Vauxhall Vectras, Ford Mondeos, Honda Accords and the famous Leslie-Aiello duo’s Nissan Primeras at Silverstone next month.

The under two-litre touring car race (U2TC) features cars from the 1960s. Director of Racing at Silverstone Ken Prichard Jones says: “We are delighted to add such variety to the touring car grid; due to demand, we now welcome contenders from four decades of touring cars, all running in their respective classes: forty years of touring car racing and technological development are faithfully represented in two thrilling races.”

The Silverstone Classic takes place from 24 to 26 July 2009, featuring the world’s iconic racing cars and marques. Grids celebrating over ninety years of racing include pre-war sports cars, Grand Prix race cars, Group C Le Mans racers, pre-’63 GT and sports cars, alongside other crowd favourites such as Mini racing, touring cars and Formula Junior. Both young and seasoned racers, as well as celebrities and racing heroes will take to the track for three days of atmospheric and thrilling on-track action. Silverstone Classic will host over 20 races, more than 80 car clubs, 4000 cars on display, 700 cars and 900 drivers, automobilia sales and Bonhams’ classic car auction, with further entertainment provided by Harley-Davidson® stunt bikes and drag racing. Alongside the racing, free live entertainment throughout the day and into the evening will add an additional soundtrack to that of historic engines. History also features in the aerobatic display and Victorian fun fair, making the Silverstone Classic both an extraordinary event for classic car and racing enthusiasts, and a unique outing for the family.

Racing at Silverstone Ltd is the licence holder until 2017 of the Silverstone Classic.

Source: www.silverstoneclassic.com

Coming soon! British Touring Car Racing – The crowd’s favourite – late 1960s to 1990 By Peter Collins.



An affectionate, mainly pictorial panorama of twenty-odd years of the British Touring Car Championship, from the anarchical 1960s and early 1970s of flared wheelarches, lifting wheels and smoking tyres, through the Group 1 years when the rule-makers tried to make the cars look standard and, as a result, slowed them down. This had the predictable effect of galvanising race car builders into trying to get round the restrictions, eventually resulting in cars that were faster, and evolved into the tarmac-melting fire-breathing, turbo-powered frontrunners of the late 1980s. The story takes us up to the point where the rule-makers attempted another clampdown as the final decade of the 20th century dawned ...
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