One of the world’s leading performance-luxury manufacturers of cars and motorcycles, BMW (Bavarian Motor Works) has designed an innovative concept that develops the technology of tomorrow for the automobiles of today, named as ConnectDrive, which offers in-car Internet access, aiming to provide users an unique range of mobility - for sheer driving pleasure, today and tomorrow.
The concept car which can drive both on land and underwater was inspired by James Bond “The Spy Who Loved Me” has becomes the reality car in today’s world. It has recently announced by a Swiss company “Rinspeed” named as “sQuba”. sQuba, at the touch of a button, can capable to diving to a depth of about 33 feet under the water.
Ferrari unveiled a concept car which is able to run on ethanol by its Chief Executive Amedeo Felisa at the North American International Auto Show recently. The new Ferrari F430 Spider Biofuel which was shown at the Auto Show has green stripes on its silver bodywork can consume an E85 – 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline – mix, a growing fuel blend in US.
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The well-known sports car manufacturer based in Italy, Ferrari has recently announced at the Bologna Motor Show 2007 that its cars will all have Brembo carbon-ceramic (CCM) brakes (previously available as an expensive option) starting in 2008, making the Italian sports-car legend the first manufacturer to make carbon brakes standard equipment across their lineup.
All drivers face challenge while driving. Some challenge might be tough and serious enough to cause death. Accidents happen when driver least expect them. As a result, it is important to know or have some knowledge on survival strategies if something unexpected happen.
How to survive a rear-end collision: Forty percent of crashes involve a motorist being hit from behind, yet no one is taught what to do when they see the impending crash coming. First, pull your seat belt taut. Next, release your foot from the brake and put the car in neutral. This will help distribute the force and may prevent you from being rear-ended twice, which can happen if you’re applying the brakes after being hit and the car behind you is still moving forwards.
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The famous Japanese Automobile giant, Nissan has introduced its Nissan Forum Concept with a higher level of dramatic styling through its wide stance, high beltline, wide-open visibility and an aggressive front end appearance, targeting a next-generation family minivan.
Fall asleep while you’re on the wheel is very dangerous and even endangers your co-passengers and pedestrians lives. For solution, the famous Automaker, Mercedes-Benz has concerned of drivers need with the development of an innovative warning system - Attention Assist. Read the rest of this entry »
