Drifting – refers to a driving technique and to a motor sport where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while preserving vehicle control and a high exit speed.
A car is said to be drifting when the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle prior to the corner apex, and the front wheels are pointing in the opposite direction to the turn (e.g. car is turning left, wheels are pointed right or vice versa), and the driver is controlling these factors.
As a motor sport, professional drifting competitions are held across the world.
In 1989 Pontiac was bursting with excitement and still chasing the youth market. This dune buggy like concept car never made it past the auto show circuit but it showed there was still a pulse and sense of fun at the company that launched the muscle car craze.
As the New Year begins, Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in the journey towards emission-free driving. Concept BlueZERO, a series of highly efficient and practical passenger cars, was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (running from 11 – 25 January in Detroit, USA).
BlueZERO is a vision of ultra-fuel-efficient motoring, embodied in a trio of eye-catching aerodynamic vehicles. Each one uses different power sources to provide fuel-efficient solutions suitable for a wide range of driving situations. It’s an ethos summed up as “electromobility for every requirement”.
BMW’s groundbreaking The Hire film series ignored conventions and created the phenomenon known as online films.
The Web has never been the same since. These eight short films by critically acclaimed Hollywood directors effectively revolutionized the world of interactive entertainment, while showcasing the absolute limits of automotive high-performance exclusive to BMW.
Over 100 million film views and numerous awards later, The Hire film series served as further proof that when it comes to innovation and technology, BMW has always been ahead of its time.
VW Golf VI GTI Review – VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI IS VIRTUALLY HERE
Golf VI has started his engines
Overview I know that you and your friends are haunted about VW Golf, starting from Golf I and now Golf VI. The future is for VW and Golf lovers. Here you’ll see a PressRelease review about Golf VI!
History of Golf Ahead of the UK launch of the new Golf GTI on May 22, Volkswagen has constructed a Scalextric track on an epic scale inside a hangar to lend armchair (or office chair) enthusiasts the chance to race the new hot hatch online and against the clock.
About Models The track is the work of a team of 60 modellers and features over 200 scale buildings in a space occuping 25ft by 30ft.
New GTI Project It forms the basis for the ‘GTI Project’, a new online game through which you can control the 1:43 scale Golf GTI as it negotiates the hairpins, straights and narrow bridges that make up the track. There’s no need to spend hours setting it up on the living room floor, no potential damage to furniture (and family pets) should you crash at high speed.
Simply log onto the GTI Project website and you’ll be guided to the virtual workshops of the GTI Project and the track itself.
As with the real thing, too much enthusiasm leads to crashes and lost time. A delicate approach and a little perseverance lead to quick times and your chance to appear on the online global leader board, possibly resulting in universal acclaim from friends and colleagues.
Along the way you can learn more about the new Golf GTI, from its new 2.0-litre TSI engine to the advanced six-speed DSG gearbox, colours, trims and performance information. In addition you can order a brochure or even book a test drive.
Set a particularly quick time and you’ll be entered into the prize draw to stand the chance of winning the opportunity to drive a new Golf GTI for three months.
The order books are now open for the full-scale Golf GTI. Prices for the three-door model start at £22,410 and rise to £22,995 for the five-door model. More information on the new Golf GTI can be found at www.volkswagen.co.uk or at any Volkswagen Retailer.
Golf VI Technical Specifications: In the dynamics of the car contributes the new and decisive DCC Adaptive Chassis Control. In a simple push of a button the car goes from “Normal” mode to “Comfort” mode or “Sport” mode depending of the rolling surface.
When we give her a little more gas on the highway the car sense it, like it communicates whit us, and carry us very smooth. In the end, the new Golf VI responds exactly to our wishes, and give us the same trill that the manufacturer accustomed us whit the previous series.
Five stars for Golf 6 certification at Top EuroNCAP for protection systems. Impact test at EuroNCAP subdued the new Golf VI to a rigorous series of test. The outcome was fantastic, 5 stars, and best result in comparation with direct competition. The safety of the new Golf VI was proven in the most recent test at EuroNCAP: a fantastic result of 36 points out of 37 possible and a five star protection for passengers.
Four stars for children protection with a total of 41 points, and three star for pedestrian protection, this option boost Golf VI to the top of pedestrian protection available at this moment.
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The Infiniti EX37 is likely to be one of the most talked about new models launched in 2008. Powered by a new 3.7-litre version VQ family of petrol engines, EX37 brings together three different elements in one elegantly attractive package.
Its distinctive coupe-like styling masks a roomy cabin with electric fold down rear seats to extend the load bay and turn it into a sports estate. And then there’s the raised driving position and four-wheel drive traction of an SUV to consider. It all makes EX perhaps the ultimate Crossover.
Exterior styling
Despite its Crossover status, EX37 has been designed following traditional Coupe lines. That means a stretched wheelbase, long bonnet, short overhangs and a sharply tapering roof line. It is noticeably lower than its key rivals which helps to accentuate its low centre of gravity and lends more credence to its Crossover status.
Although longer than most of its SUV rivals – which benefits interior space – a compact overall shape help give EX37 the best aerodynamic positioning in the sector.
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Better than Electric Car – 258 miles/gallon: IPO 2010 in Shanghai This is a single seated car
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The world’s most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, has a whole new look. After 25 years and over 947,00 sales worldwide, the new fourth-generation 2014 Mazda MX-5 (known as the Mazda Miata in the US) has finally been revealed. The MX-5 is one of Mazda’s most iconic models
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The centrepiece of the Mercedes-AMG GT, the new 4.0-litre V8 biturbo, responds instantly with extreme power right from low revs and delivers outstanding performance.
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The Alfa Romeo has become synonymous with style. Many people crave the look of an Alfa. However, this car is not a one trick pony. It performs as well as it looks. For many, they feel that they have to compromise style over speed. With an Alfa, this is simply not the case.
The Classic Alfa Romeo Montreal: Is it Worth the Hype?
5-liter supercharged V8 engine and will reach 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, and a top speed of 186 mph (electronically limited)2. The F-TYPE S Coupe and F-TYPE Coupe are powered by 3-liter supercharged V6 engines in 380hp and 340hp forms respectively, giving 0-60 mph in 4.8/5.1 seconds and top speeds of 171/161 mph2.
The F-TYPE Coupe visual message is defined by three key ‘heart lines’, that visual message beginning with the formidable grille. It is from the twin ‘shark gill’ openings that sit either side of the grille that the essential first heart line – which mirrors the design of the F-TYPE Convertible – flows and begins to take shape. Running up through the headlamp, and accentuated by the LED ‘J blade’ signature running lamps, the line then arcs up over the front wheel arch before dropping elegantly as it runs through the door, washing out into the muscular rear haunch.
The second heart line begins at the rear edge of the door, swelling outwards and upwards to create a visually strong wheel arch, emphasizing the car’s rear-wheel drive layout, before dropping vertically through the tail lamp ...
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