Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Volkswagen setting up a joint venture with Varta for its upcoming electric cars
According to the latest reports, it appears that Volkswagen is planning a partnership with Varta Microbattery GmbH in order to develop batteries for use in electric cars.
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The four-year project aims to undertake research and development of lithium-ions battery because the manufacturer wants to make them more competitive in terms of technology and price but they still need the approval by the German Cartel Office.
The new E-Up! Concept which was recently showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show will be the first car to receive these batteries in 2013, when Volkswagen want to launch it on the streets. For those who don’t know, this is not the first partnership for the German manufacturer, Vw is already working with Toshiba, Sanyo and China’s BYD on battery technology.
Monday, September 7, 2009
New car sales jump by 6 %
One in four of August's 67,006 registrations were bought through the scrappage scheme, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders.
It is the second month in a row that new car sales have risen following a 2.4% increase in July, the first for 15 months.
The real test will come this month following the launch of the new 59 plate.
The Society's chief executive Paul Everitt said it was clear the scrappage scheme - which gives buyers £2,000 when they trade in an old motor - was working and urged minis-ternot to stop it prematurely. Despite the pick-up, last month's sales were still more than 10,500 down on August 2007 and 15 per cent below the 78,800 market average between 1999 and 2008.
Mr Everitt said: "With consumer and business confi-dencstill fragile, there remain significant risks ahead. It is essential that these early signs of recovery are sustained into 2010."
But Howard Archer, economist at Global Insight, fears the true benefits to the UK economy could be limited.
He said consumers buying new cars will cut spending on other areas. Mr Archer also pointed out most cars bought under the scheme were foreign and warned sales were likely to fall back once the subsidy was withdrawn.
It is the second month in a row that new car sales have risen following a 2.4% increase in July, the first for 15 months.
The real test will come this month following the launch of the new 59 plate.
The Society's chief executive Paul Everitt said it was clear the scrappage scheme - which gives buyers £2,000 when they trade in an old motor - was working and urged minis-ternot to stop it prematurely. Despite the pick-up, last month's sales were still more than 10,500 down on August 2007 and 15 per cent below the 78,800 market average between 1999 and 2008.
Mr Everitt said: "With consumer and business confi-dencstill fragile, there remain significant risks ahead. It is essential that these early signs of recovery are sustained into 2010."
But Howard Archer, economist at Global Insight, fears the true benefits to the UK economy could be limited.
He said consumers buying new cars will cut spending on other areas. Mr Archer also pointed out most cars bought under the scheme were foreign and warned sales were likely to fall back once the subsidy was withdrawn.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Latest Proton Car - Proton Pendera
Received an email today and was surprised it is a NEW Proton Pendera Pictures. I was like WOW not bad Nice design and very sporty. Thou i am no longer a PROTON car owner but i think this one very nice it was stated the car price around RM 63,898.00 but i don’t know how true is the email.
But For those who wanted to take a look at the new Proton pendera Sporty Car..
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport Roadster
1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport Roadster
German car manufacturer Maybach existed for a relatively brief period of time (1921-1941), yet managed to build more than its share of superlative automobiles. Considered a somewhat less flashy rival to Mercedes-Benz, Maybachs still had plenty of style and performance. The 1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport Roadster is one of the most beautiful Maybachs ever, with thoroughly modern technology such as an electrically welded and cruciform-braced chassis, and fully independent coil suspension. Classic cars and vehicles like this were featured at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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German car manufacturer Maybach existed for a relatively brief period of time (1921-1941), yet managed to build more than its share of superlative automobiles. Considered a somewhat less flashy rival to Mercedes-Benz, Maybachs still had plenty of style and performance. The 1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport Roadster is one of the most beautiful Maybachs ever, with thoroughly modern technology such as an electrically welded and cruciform-braced chassis, and fully independent coil suspension. Classic cars and vehicles like this were featured at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
ferari
2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti by Paul A. Eisenstein (3/8/2004)Ferrari does battle with the Bologna Blizzard and throws some good punches. More reviews at TheCarConnection.com Get invoice and MSRP prices for this vehicle Get a dealer quote for this vehicle
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