Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nofenders/zbjv/~3/LyqYzH2fTmk/stork-drops-in-at-ogaras.html
Monday, 3 October 2011
VW of America says it's now profitable
Volkswagen brand sales are now in the black in the United States but VW won't say whether its manufacturing or financial services divisions are also profitable.
Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Would you like the 2015 Toyota Supra to look like this?
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Toyota has been teasing us with the idea of offering a new Supra sports car for quite some time. First it was rumored that we would all see a new model in 2008, but that didn’t happen. Now, the rumor is back with a debut scheduled for sometime in 2015, after Toyota finally offers up the production version of the FT-86 for our greedy consumption.
Being since this is just a rumor, not much is known about the next Supra. Originally, people thought the Supra would be offered with two engine choices: a 5.0 liter V8 engine producing 450 HP and 383 lb-ft of torque and a 3.5 liter V6 engine with 350 HP and 275 lb-ft of torque. Now people are claiming that the future model will actually be a hybrid sports car powered by a V6 engine with an electric motor for a total output of 400 HP and a top speed of more than 170 mph.
We’ll know more about the next Toyota Supra in due time, but for now, a fan of the model decided to render it to give people an idea of what it could look like. His concept car combines the essence of the Supra with design elements from the recently launched FT-86 sports car. The result is something we would really like to see put into production.
Let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Would you like the 2015 Toyota Supra to look like this? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 1 October 2011 18:00 EST.
F1: Alonso: 2011 tyres will hurt top teams
Alonso: 2011 tyres will hurt top teams By Matt Beer Monday, February 28th 2011, 19:07 GMT Fernando Alonso says he is not in favour of the move towards less durable tyres for 2011, as he fears this will end up penalising faster cars. Related posts:- F1: Teams expect 2011 tyres test in summer Teams expect 2011 tyres test in summer By Jonathan Noble...
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Source: http://doxcar.com/f1-alonso-2011-tyres-will-hurt-top-teams/
Saturday, 1 October 2011
TV/Movie Car VII CBP 'Model And Modelers' In Production!
The TV/Movie Car CBP is back with our new sequel to the TV/MC franchise...The Model And The Modelers. This will be a six month production starting on October 1, 2011 and ending on April 1, 2012. You are cordially invited to audition and to complete as many roles as you wish. While I am the Executive Producer and Director, I will also participate with my own role as well to be announced later. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask me here.
The Rules
- The model must represent a vehicle from a TV show, movie or video that is accessible through normal channels to all. Please announce your role during your audition. No what-if's!
- To be fair to all, the model must be unstarted or to be rebuilt from a disassembled model.
- Any scale except 1:1.
- Can be built from plastic, resin, or modified die-cast.
- Use aftermarket parts and accessories if desired.
- This is a six month production.
FYI
If you have never participated in one of my TV/Movie Car CBPs before, I run this like a like a TV or movie production. Please be ready to start when the Director calls for ACTION and have your role completed when the Director calls THAT'S A WRAP! The future of this franchise depends upon the success of this production. I am depending upon all actors to work together as a team!
Let the auditions begin!
The Actors
- mrmike
- Spencer1984
- F1 Starr
- avidinha
- rickr442
- Charger 01
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/977981.aspx
Fernandes extends Renault deal and adds KERS for 2012
Team Lotus has extended its engine deal to 2013, the last year of the V8 engine formula. In addition the team will have KERS for the first time next year on top of its existing deal with Red Bull Technology … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/09/25/fernandes-extends-renault-deal-and-adds-kers-for-2012/
AMT's Corvair kit
It looks as if every time AMT reissues its 'Vair kit, they keep including a few more stock parts and a few more custom parts. I remember building my 1st one back in the late '70s, where the only wheels you got in the kit were aluminum mags and a custom rear hood which was turned up along the back.
Then came the "Prestige" reissue, complete with stand and pen holder... the pen holder was a little over-the-top, but at least this one offered you a choice of the custom or stock hood.
The one which was out a year or two ago finally included stock hubcaps, plus a turbocharger if you wanted to build it as a Corsa. I built mine as a Monza, and painted it light metallic turquoise for the true classic 'Vair look.
Maybe the next reissue will offer a choice of dash-mounted T-shift for the automatic version instead of just the floor-mounted stick? 8-D
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/936028.aspx
Ginetta teases new sports car
British-based Ginetta has launched a new teaser website which promotes an upcoming sports car, possibly named the GXX. 
Source: http://feeds.worldcarfans.com/~r/worldcarfans/Jxfz/~3/qUZcIJnyg7s/ginetta-teases-new-sports-car
Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels Edgar Barth Giorgio Bassi
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