May 7, 2010

Formula 1 - Barcelona Spanish Grand Prix

Simulator Preview Of The Spanish Grand Prix - RedBull's Sebastian Vettel
The 2010 Barcelona Spanish Grand Prix is just around the corner and all the teams were busy getting ready, today and preparation of the car since they are allowed to modified their car. We will see how Spanish Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso play his part at home-ground. Ferrari has been struggling through out the race with faulty engine. The FIA has allowed them to tweek-changes their engine and we will see how it goes. While 7-times world champion, Michael Schumacher is still struggling from comeback to Formula 1 and outpace by team-mate Nico Rosberg whom managed to secured 2 podium  for the team. Meanwhile, RedBull's Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber knew that they had to win at Spain to close the gab and looking forward to be on pole position at Barcelona. Don't forget to watch the 2010 Barcelona GP this weekend. For the meantime enjoy the video of Barcelona-Spanish Grand Prix Preview with RedBull's Sebastian Vettel on his Formula 1 Simulator  after the Jump! Enjoy..

May 6, 2010

The Koenigsegg Trevita CCXR - Jay Leno

Perfect Engineering - Jay Leno Impressed With Koenigsegg Trevita CCXR
It takes a serious piece of engineering to really impress Jay Leno

When sunlight hits the car, it sparkles like millions of silvery white diamonds infused inside the visible carbon fiber weave bodywork.Trevita is an abbreviation in Swedish and translates into - three whites. The Koenigsegg visible carbon weave body work is renowned around the globe for its perfection and uniqueness. However, so far it has only been possible to utilize the classic black carbon fiber.
As Koenigsegg always strives to create new unique technologies and solutions, we have now reached a new milestone -The Koenigsegg Proprietary Diamond Weave. Koenigsegg will only produce three Trevitas in total, hence the name. This makes the Trevita one of the most rare versions in the Koenigsegg family cars. The three cars are fully equipped with Koenigsegg Shimmering Diamond Weave bodywork, double carbon wing, paddle-shift, inconell exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, hydraulic lifting system, infotainment system, tyre monitoring system, chrono instrument cluster and airbags.  
Watch the Video after the Jump and see Jay Leno's reaction with the modern super-car - the Koenigsegg Trevita CCXR.

Latest News - GM Recalls All Hummer H3 Models

Hummer H3 - Recall For Hood Issue
General Motors has just announced a recall on it's latest Hummer H3 models which manufactured between year 2006 and 2010. The recall were made according to Consumer Reports, soon after they found-out that the H3 model have a defective hood louvers that could come loose over time and detach from the vehicle while driving.

The precaution were announced and owners need to look-out for any vibration of the louver assembly as that may lead to an indicator failure. A total of 162,000 Hummers H3 are covered under the recall, and General Motors says that technicians will apply an adhesive in order to keep the louvers from coming loose at no cost. Owners can visit the NHTSA recall site or go to the nearest dealer for support.

New Release - Audi Showing Seven A1 Model-Designs

19 New Audi Vehicles At The Wörthersee
Audi will bring 19 of it's new design car for show during the Wörthersee Tour 2010 this week and out of the 19 cars, nine cars will be the new Audi A1 mini-car and seven of those have been customized with a special wraps and interior treatments which is something new and specially made for the Audi A1 model. The special customized features from Austrian police car to an airport guide vehicle including the white-walled flame-sprouting low rider on black steelies. Audi aims to go after the audience that has been applying this kinda customized and personalized finishes to modern Minis for the past decade. Audi will also offer a variety of competition-kits of interior and exterior bits when the car goes on sale later this year.
Follow the Jump for more Pictures and other designs.

Formula 1 - Silverstone New Arena Circuit

British-Silverstone Circuit - The Fastest F1 Track?
Track layout of the new redesign Silverstone Circuit.

British most famous race-track the Silverstone Circuit has just launched the most significant revisions of it's current track which aimed to bring the facility up to speed. The new track layout which dubbed the Arena Circuit has been reconfigures from the existing circuit with more handful turns. The new layout actually bypass the old Bridge Complex in-favour of it's new widen-lengths of 760meters of tarmac. The changes were made aimed to increase the difficulty level for every race and to improve a better spectators view. Follow the Jump for Press Release.

May 5, 2010

Formula 1 - Felipe Massa's Steering Wheel

Felipe Massa's Simplified Steering Wheel
Look at the settings button on Massa's steering wheel. It's all depends on it.

Here we have a video of Giuliano Salvi, car number 7 Performance Engineer, presents the 2010 Formula 1 single-seater steering wheel, explaining its functions and the handling by the driver during a session. Fernando and Felipe are using slightly different steering wheels, regarding their personal needs. Enjoy the 9 minutes Video of your life after the Jump!

New Release - Audi R8 GT Lightweight

Extreme lightweight Audi R8 GT 
The R8 high-performance sports car has been a winner from the very beginning. This applies to both the production models, winners of the “World Performance Car” Award in 2008 (R8) and in 2010 (R8 V10), and to the race car, the R8 LMS, which won 23 races in its first season and claimed three championships. The genes of the race version are now coming to the street – in the R8 GT. The exclusive series is limited to 333 units. Each R8 GT has a badge with its production number on the shift lever knob. Continue reading on the Press Release and enjoy the Pictures after the Jump!

Latest News - Is Mika Hakkinen Up To Be Hamilton's Manager

Former World Champion Could Become Hamilton's New Manager
 Lewis Hamilton (left) has a good ties with the former world champion, Mika Hakkinen (right).
After being successfully handled by his father Anthony for years, 2008 World Formula 1 Champion, Lewis Hamilton has decided to stand alone without any manager. His professional split move to race with McLaren without manager, was not the right thing to do, said McLaren team boss.
While Hamilton's career is currently handled by McLaren itself, the team boss, Martin Whitmarsh is pushing and encouraging Hamilton to appoint a dispassionate and independent new manager.
Read More about the rumours right-after the Jump!