Friday, September 26, 2008

Oilonomics 201

There seems to be this persistent theme in the energy policy and fuel economy debate that we need to be independent of "foreign oil". In his latest column, for example, John McElroy writes about ways to reduce our use of "Pesian Gulf" oil.

This is really an emotional play, to get people worked up about the issue. There is no such thing as "Persian Gulf" oil, in terms of public policy.

Oil is a commodity, which is traded on commodities markets worldwide. Traders buy and sell contracts, and customers who actually want oil arrange delivery via tanker and pipeline.

The "middle eastern oil" label implies that if we could just reduce our consumption by a few million barrels a day, we could bankrupt the Saudis (a worthy goal) while keeping our Canadian and Mexican friends in business. But really, what would happen, is that we would drive down the global price of oil. The Saudis wouldn't starve, but they would make less profit, as would the Canadians, Russians, and Nigerians.

An unintended side effect of reducing our use of oil would be to make it cheaper for the Chinese and Indians to burn more of it--so from a global warming point of view, reducing our oil consumption may not have that big of an impact if the developing world picks up the slack.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Video: Woman Ejected

As if you didn't need another exhibit of how bad it is to not wear your seatbelt. It is very hard to be thrown out of a car if you are buckled in.


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Video: Dumb Dad

One day, he might Darwin his way out of the gene pool.


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Saturday, September 20, 2008

GM Dropping Orlando MPV

According to various sources (see Autoblog), GM is killing its plan to bring a c-class (compact) 7-seat people mover to the U.S., the Chevrolet Orlando.  

This puzzles me, for several reasons.  The concept is a handsome vehicle, and looks quite practical.  It reminds me of a down-sized Traverse.   I think it is an exciting vehicle that would compete well.

Other carmakers are already selling small people-movers with some success, such as the Kia Rondo, Mazda 5.  More small MPVs are going to be sold in the U.S. in the near future, such as the rumored Ford C-Max (and possibly S-Max) MPVs based on the European Focus.  Honda may bring the Stream here as well.

Maybe, for some reason, the economics didn't work out for GM.  But from my seat, this looks like a mistake.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

TRD engine Toyota Engine Development






TRD engine, have you heard about it, it is ana abreviation of Toyota Engine Development.all toyota team developed engine for sport car
With technology fed back from the racing field, TRD has improved the seal and durability of our cylinder head gaskets by changing the material and optimizing the surface pressure distribution. Also, by changing their thickness, we have made it possible to obtain the ideal compression ratio for improved performance.the result of the development shown on pictures

Singapore Grand Prix

Formula singapore ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738
WILL BE FIGHT AT THE RACE
The 2008 FORMULA 1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix is a rain or shine event.come to visit the race. and the program are on the list below:

Program 1:

The provisional schedule of the race weekend is as follows:

Friday 26th September, 2008.
13.00 Gates open for all ticket holders
14.00 Formula One Paddock Club™, Sky and Club Suite Opens
15.00 – 15.25 Formula BMW Pacific Practice Session
15.50 – 16.20 Aston Martin Asia Cup Practice Session
16.40 – 17.25 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Practice Session
17.50 – 18.15 Formula BMW Pacific Qualifying Session
19.00 – 20.30 Formula One First Practice Session
21.30 – 23.00 Formula One Second Practice Session
Midnight Formula One Paddock Club™ , Sky and Club Suite Closes
Saturday 27th September, 2008.
13.00 Gates open
14.00 Formula One Paddock Club™, Sky and Club Suite Opens
15.50 – 16.20 Aston Martin Asia Cup Qualifying Session
16.50 – 17.15 Formula BMW Pacific Race One (10 Laps)
17.45 – 18.15 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Qualifying Session
19.00 – 20.00 Formula One Third Practice Session
22.00 – 23.00 Formula One Qualifying Session

Midnight Formula One Paddock Club™, Sky and Club Suite Closes
Sunday 28th September, 2008.
13.00 Gates open for all ticket holders
14.00 Formula One Paddock Club™, Sky and Club Suite Opens
15.30 – 16.00 Aston Martin Asia Cup Race (10 Laps)
16.30 – 17.00 Formula BMW Pacific Race Two (10 Laps)
17.30 – 18.05 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Race (12 Laps)
18.30 Formula One Drivers Parade
18.45 – 19.15 Starting Grid presentation
19.46 Singapore National Anthem
20.00 2008 Formula 1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix (61 Laps)
Midnight Formula One Paddock Club™ , Sky and Club Suite Closes
Note: All information is correct as of 08/09/08 and is subject to change.

Toyota on F1 2009

Toyota On  Formula 1, it will be the next legend, 

Toyota RVX-03


Toyota RVX-03 the Legend


NoYearEventCar NoEntrantDriverCarEngineQual posRace pos12003Australian GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03514 (ret)22003Australian GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031618 (ret)32003Malaysian GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031017 (ret)42003Malaysian GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03111152003Brazilian GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031417 (ret)62003Brazilian GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03181072003San Marino GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-0310982003San Marino GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03131292003Spanish GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03614 (ret)102003Spanish GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03136112003Austrian GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031118 (ret)122003Austrian GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031310132003Monaco GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031713142003Monaco GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03109152003Canadian GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-0378162003Canadian GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03911172003European GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03719 (ret)182003European GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031016 (ret)192003French GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03108202003French GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031311212003British GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031311222003British GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-0367232003German GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-0375242003German GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-0396252003Hungarian GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031017 (ret)262003Hungarian GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031511272003Italian GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03915 (ret)282003Italian GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-031218 (ret)292003United States GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03317 (ret)302003United States GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-0399312003Japanese GP20Panasonic Toyota RacingOlivier PanisToyota TF103Toyota RVX-03410322003Japanese GP21Panasonic Toyota RacingCristiano da MattaToyota TF103Toyota RVX-0337
Moteur Toyota RVX-03

10 cylindres en V à 90°
2998 cm³
Carburant / Lubrifiants Esso
Adhésifs non révélé

Transmission

Boîte Sélection séquentielle semi-automatique à 7 rapports (Toyota) et à activation hydraulique
Embrayage non révélé

Dimensions

Voie avant 1424 mm
Voie arrière 1411 mm
Empattement 3090 mm
Longueur totale 4547 mm
Largeur totale non révélé
Hauteur totale non révélé Empattement 3090 mm
Longueur totale 4547 mm

Largeur totale non révélé
Hauteur totale non révélé

Toyota F1 Jarno Trulli Cap


Toyota F1 Jarno Trulli Cap  , wanna tu buy it, but the cap was made in 2005, really want it, just purchace it, ok.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

All New Nissan maxima

Maxima this eighth generation was developed was based on the D platform just Nissan, but was supplied the long machine 3.5 litre VQ V6 that in-upgraded so as to be able to spray out the power until 290 mobile phones were bigger 35 mobile phones compared to his preceding model. This machine was smaller compared to the new machine 3.7 litre V6 with the power 330 mobile phones belonging to Infiniti G37. This machine disandingkan with the transmission of the new Xtronic CVT manual (Continuously Variable Transmission) and mode Ds (drive sport) to pengendaraan that more sporti. “i was planning to make one machine front and berpenggerak the front wheel of the best performance in dunia,” said Al Castignetti, the Vice President and General Manager, Nissan division, Nissan North America to AP on Tuesday, (28/5) Castignetti added, New Maxima 2009 will be available in all the stages that offered the value, the quality and the performance that was fresher like that was hoped for by the consumer to Nissan. Nissan Maxima was the first time introduced in the United States the New Year end 1981. Till at this time four from five Maxima
All New Nissan maxima
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Just. Plain. Wrong.

Today, minding my own business, driving up Southfield Road, I came accross a brand new shiny black Lincoln MKS.

With a glued on vinyl roof.

Any dealer caught doing that to a modern car should have their franchise yanked.

Happy Birthday GM!

Today is GM's 100th birthday. For all of its problems, you can not ignore the impact that GM has had on the automotive industry, and the impact that it continues to have today. Even in its current, pruned form, GM is still one of the largest companies in the world. Some stats:
  • 266,000 Employees
  • 9.37 million 2007 Vehicle Sales
  • Operations in 35 countries
  • 13 global brands, plus OnStar
  • 6,776 U.S. dealers
  • Revenue of about $172 Billion
Some GM Innovations:
  • Electric headlamps
  • Electric starter
  • Energy absorbing steering column
  • Unibody construction
  • Independent front suspension
  • Engines that run on unleaded gasoline
  • First mass produced automatic transmission
  • Production airbags
  • Catalytic converter
  • Frigidaire, first room air conditioner
  • First mechanical blood pump (for open heart surgery)
  • First metal highway barriers
  • OnStar, first telematics service
And GM has made some very popular and important cars over the years. Corvette. Suburban. Impala. Camaro. Bel Aire.

Here's a toast to GM. Keep fighting, guys, Michigan and the whole industry needs you.

Honda Vario Modification

Hey people, Modif Freaker,have you seen Honda vario Modif, or Modificaton, well i guess you have seen it on Motor show or otocontes, or auto contest in your town, but wait i have several Photo, include modification honda vario . the style is nice the velg usine ring 17",
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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Food Vs. Fuel: Soybeans Spike

I was browsing through a recent copy the WSJ when I came accross an article about soybean prices. On Friday, soybeans jumped by 23% on worries of short supplies.

The writer attributed the increase to to main factors: lower supply due to displacement by corn, and a delayed harvest due to a wet spring and summer.

Agriculture processors such as Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., and Cargill Inc. crush soybeans into soybean oil and soybean meal. Soy oil is used in cooking and has industrial applications such as biodiesel. Soymeal is fed to livestock.

Soybean stocks are at near-record lows this year. That is partly because farmers last season planted more corn instead of soybeans to cash in on high corn prices driven by a booming export market and a growing appetite for corn-based ethanol.

This illustrates the danger of quickly shifting to food based bio-fuels. The high demand for corn caused farmers to plant more corn and less soybeans (and other crops, like barley and wheat). This reduces the supply of those crops, and causes our animal feed and food prices to increase. Beer is getting more expensive!

Instead of propping up corn based ethanol, making big agriculture even richer, and driving our food prices up, Congress should kill the ethanol tariff and allow importation of ethanol and sugar beet feedstock from Brazil. This will allow us to bridge our ethanol needs until the point when non-food sources of ethanol are viable.

Of course the ethanol mandates and price supports are not the only reason that food has gone up in price so dramatically, probably the largest factor is the price of oil, followed by a weakened dollar.

We have ways to reduce the price of oil, but Congress is not yet willing to use them. It's a shame, because downward pressure on oil would result in downward pressure on food prices also.

Carnival Of Cars 09/13/2008

If you haven't been watching his blog in RSS, be sure to add Mark Tapscott's Straightline Blog over at Edmunds. He just posted the latest version of the Carnival of Cars.

I started the Carnival of Cars for "independent" bloggers some time ago, and later Mark Tapscott took it over and has kept it going.

What's a blog "Carnival"? it's a compendium of posts from a few different blogs, sort of the "best of" and a quick way to check up on what different bloggers are doing. By "independent" bloggers, I mean the small guys who write their own thoughts, rather than repackaging press releases like the corporate owned blogs like Autoblog.

Not that there is anything wrong with Autoblog, but their ratio of original content to repackaged press releases is sometimes pretty small. I wonder what happened to Eric Bryant ("The Angry Engineer")? he was a good source of down-on-the-ground original writing.

The neat thing about small bloggers is that most of us don't make money from our blogs, and are doing it for fun, or as a way to vent.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Biker Vs Biker

An amusing contrast. From UrbanGrounds


(Not that there is anything wrong with riding a pedal bike, or anything. I think Palin has better legs).

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Live-superbike

Superbike - Aggregate

1 21 Bayliss T. (AUS) Ducati 1098 F08 29'55.384 (153,267 kph) 2 66 Sykes T. (GBR) Suzuki GSX-R1000 k 1.266 3 3 Biaggi M. (ITA) Ducati 1098 RS 08 28.636 4 36 Lavilla G. (ESP) Honda...
SBK RIDERS RANKING

1
Bayliss
AUS
334

2
Neukirchner
GER
252

3
Corser
AUS
242

4
Checa
ESP
233

5
Haga
JPN
230


Nissan Livina XR New

Nissan
The style with SPACIOUSLY COMPACT You will find extra spaces And Luxury Interor design /desain interior yang mewah.Hopefully it will Add More Style to Life. supporting with  dynamic hatchback .
Live with More Power and Control LIVE WITH MORE POWER AND CONTROL
Nissan Livina makes you Easy Everyday Use EASY EVERYDAY USE .more space,  Riding Comfort RIDING COMFORT
Here  are Pricing For Nissan Livina In  Jakarta,
Price for   Nissan Livina untuk wilayah Jakarta:
Tipe: Harga:
Livina XR 1.5L M/T Rp.148.000.000,-
Livina XR 1.5L A/T Rp.156.000.000,-
Livina X-gear Rp.162.500.000,-
Livina X-gear AT Rp.170.500.000,-
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NB: Untuk pertanyaan langsung mengenai , Layanan purna jual.
Nissan Customer Relation Departement

Jl. M.T. Haryono Kav. 10
Jakarta 13330, Indonesia
Telp: +628121128000
Fax : 021-8584928
E-mail:customer.relation@nissan.co.id
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Saturday, September 6, 2008

Swift-GT2-A/T

all new jazz 08 M&A/T or Swift-GT2-A/T CASH :
Harga OTR (On The Road)

1.Swift ST M/T = 137.000.000
2.Swift ST A/T = 148.000.000
3.Swift GT2 M/T = 149.000.000
4.Swift GT2 A/T = 160.000.000

KREDIT:
1.Swift ST M/T DP = 21.000.000
2.Swift ST A/T DP = 23.000.000
3.Swift GT2 M/T DP = 23.000.000
4.Swift GT2 A/T DP = 25.000.000

*Mesin M15A 1.500 cc VVT Injection
EURO 2
*New Design Front Grill and Bumper
*New Design Alloy Wheel 16 inch
*New Design Rear Bumper
*New Twin Pipe Muffler
*New Reverse Lamp
*New Rear Upper Spoiler
*New Side Skirt
*Steering Wheel Audio Switches with *Single Disc Audio System
*Sporty Instrument Panel
*MID ( Multi Information Display )
*Build in Audio Set
*Manual Air Conditioner with Outside *Temperatur
*5 Seater Capacity
*Flexible 2nd Row Seat Arrangement
*Door Instruments with Central Lock
and Power Window
*Front Door Pocket
*Front Door Holder
*Glove Box
*Rear Cup Holder

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Mercedes-Benz-SL-65-AMG-Black-Series

Mercedes Benz and AMG had finally released first official information and had given details about the Black Series edition from new SL65 AMG. Ini the method of Mercedes-Benz and AMG to tempt the consumer who wanted the vehicle that more ekslusif from AMG regular. This model was offered with the price $320,000 in the USA and €309,000 in Europe. Supercar this used the machine 6.0 litre V12 with two turbocharger that produced the maximal power 661hp (493kW) /5,400 rpm and peak torsion 738 lb-ft (1,000Nm). This meaning that 20hp (15kW) higher than SLR McLaren 722.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Digital twin spark full Injection

Digital twin spark full Injection 
DTS-i is Digital Twin Spark ignition means 2 spark plugs at either ends of combustion chamber instead of the conventional single spark plug which helps in better & faster combustion.
Now it has been upgraded to DTS-Fi which is Digital Twin Spark Fuel Injection. In fuel injection the usual carburettor has been replaced by a fuel injector which injects fuel in to the engine.

Pulsar DTS 1 Montain riding

DTS 1 Pulsar Montain riding. vacation riding

 Tag: Pulsa DTS F1 , bajaj New 

DC BOOSTER (Booster Pengapian DC)

DC BOOSTER (Booster Pengapian DC) adalah
Now we will talk about DC Booster.The Product claimed Up the RPM.
i found in the forum:"SPESIAL UNTUK YANG MASIH MEMAKAI CDI DC LIMITER. PRODUK INI BISA MENAIKKAN BATAS PUTARAN MESIN. BATAS PUTARAN MESIN DIGESER KE RPM YANG LEBIH TINGGI. TENAGA MOTOR AKAN KELUAR SEMUA. JADI SERASA MEMAKAI CDI DC UNLIMITER" 

DC BOOSTER  can be used  in 4 stroke motor  and 2 stroke motor:
* HONDA : Kirana, Karisma, Supra X 125, Supra X 125 PGM-FI, Vario, Click, Nova Dash, Nova Sonic, GL-Max Neotech, GL-Pro Neotech, Megapro, New Megapro, LS2, NSR 150, CBR 150.
* YAMAHA : Jupiter, Jupiter-Z, New Jupiter-Z, Jupiter MX 135LC, New Vega-R, Mio, Mio Soul, Nouvo, Nouvo Z, X-1, Tiara, 125Z, V-Ixion, TZM, Touch.
* SUZUKI : Shogun 110, New Shogun 110, Shogun 125, New Shogun 125, Smash, New Smash, Arashi, Satria 125, Spin, Skywave, Satria F150, Cool, Raider 125, Raider 150, Thunder 125, Thunder 250, FXR 150.
* KAWASAKI : Blitz, Blitz-R, Blitz Joy, Kaze ZX130, New Kaze 125, Kaze Zone 125, Ninja 150RR / ZX150.
* KYMCO : Khusus yang memakai CDI DC.
* BAJAJ : Pulsar.
* APRILIA : RS 125, RS 250.
* CAGIVA : Mito, Stella.

Yamaha New Motor

It seems the Product will Launch soon. it will be the next revo. i think the revo is the transition for these new Motor.The New Yamaha powered up with 110 cc Plus injection engine and it will taka a fight in market with Yamaha Vega R And Suzuki Shogun 
Produk “Entry Level” Bertampang Jupiter MX
if you watch at the first sight,  you will recognize that it is like Jupiter  MX, But the dashboard like Honda CS 1 this convensional mode signs that it is entry level of Honda. combined with Suspensi ganda dan cakram tunggal plus sistem transmisi manual tanpa kopling khas bebek konvensional motor ini semakin mengaskan bahwa memang segmen yang mereka incar adalah pada segmen entry level. Now  we just wait and see for the Launching of these Product

Suzuki Shogun 125 Modified


Shogun Suzuki Modified green color, Modifikasi nyentrik  

New Suzuki Shogun 125 Modified Pictures




New Suzuki Shogun 125 Modified Pictures

TAken from thailand, we found black Shogun Modified.
Modifikasi shogun Hitam

Suzuki Hayate Modified Style



Here are a picture collections of Suzuki Hayate Modified style, it was taken from thailand, with grey coated painting, it was good looking. for every eyes of modificator in all over the world,

All wheel chrome coated

New Suzuki Hayate 125 Racing



New Suzuki Hayate 125 Racing

Look at
the style of the suzuki racing hayate, it is from Thailand, with Yellow coated design , and huge power of Modified suzuki, it will be the khight street ever.
Tag: Midification, contest, Modifikasi

Monday, September 1, 2008

Honda Icon Thailand Icon

Honda Icon Thailand Icon
It is now several months after AP-Honda launched its icon Honda scooter, as the main target market for Thai adolescent population.

A movement of the agreement 4, 2-cooled engine valve SOHC 108cc, Honda energies icon. The dislocation of the cylinder is accumulation 50m by 55m m m hole and rub lightly, which generate a compression ratio of 9.5:1 than air-cooling se basa en - air - in what forced cooling air is forced by a fan to cool various engine parts, which makes the icon of self-Honda engine overheating.

The transmission for the icon is Honda V-Matic belt-drive, with a gear ratio of 2.68 - 0.85, the transmission system of handing the belt to the rear wheel energy efficient and produce less sound for driving comfortable and relaxed .
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The icon Honda comes in 3 flavors, which have only cosmetic differences in others. The flavors are icon are `icon` Cute ', are Sport and is the icon of `Cyber'.

Honda is using the patented and comprehensive security features for the icon Honda, including technology-Combi Brake, which distributes braking energy balanced, front and rear wheels. The brakes icon Honda also have parking-brake, like working as parking brake of a car and prevent the icon Honda moves, even if the motorcycle parking on a slope. Another fruitful future of security is that the icon breaker Honda engine when hand-Place is low, this can prevent the dangers of forgetting moments lift-placed side before exiting.

To drive icon Honda motorcycle is not the fastest 110CC, but the suspension very balanced with the quality of leadership is extremely good. The telescopic front forks and give a monkey-shocked back of the arm swing, and a base wheel 1240M m is providing Honda icon of the road and behavior that corners with which many motorcycles biggest and strongest can dream only.
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