Bridegstone America were investigating the Russian dandelion

Bridgestone has also developed the concept of a tire without air by substituting the radius of the inner surface of the stretched tire to support the weight of the vehicle.

These tires require no maintenance and riders can finally say "goodbye to the leaking tire '.

Dandelion Taraxacum officinale by the Latin name is often used for teas and salads are very good for health. But there is another type known as the Russian dandelion Taraxacum kok-saghyz or which can be utilized for vehicle tires.

Bridegstone America were investigating the Russian dandelion as a raw material for making high-quality vehicle tires. After initial experiments, they will continue testing in the lab of materials engineering at Akron and Tokyo in the coming months.

After following the trial will be continued in an even larger scale in 2014. The experiment is part of the Russian dandelion project to find alternatives for natural rubber at Ohio State University.

Bridgestone role in this project is to test the performance of the material. Russian dandelion has a quality that is very similar to natural rubber extracted from havea (rubber tree), which is currently the main source of natural rubber used in tires.

Taraxacum kok-saghyz itself has been known as a source of rubber since the 1930s, when the Soviet Union found in Kazakhstan in 1932. At that time, was trying to find sources of local rubber from Hevea brasiliensis supplies threatened in Southeast Asia.

But when the supply returns to normal and affordable after World War II ended, the Russian dandelion program was discontinued.

One of the two main reasons he glanced back to this plant as a source of rubber because the industry requires new materials to meet increasing demand. And this should not be difficult because there are about 1,200 species of plants that can produce natural rubber, although not entirely meet the requirements of the industry.

Secondly, the industry wants to make new materials research as much as possible in the ongoing effort to increase environmental awareness in the auto industry with the supply of raw materials that can be updated.

Research aligned with dandelion, Bridgestone is also researching other sources of natural rubber called guayule are numerous in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.

two Ford GT40 coupe is very interesting for auction

RM auction house estimates, the offer price would appear to reach U.S. $ 2.3 to 2.7 million..

LIST of classic cars to be auctioned in Monterey, California, USA, in August increasing in number. This time it appears the two Ford GT40 coupe is ready for his new owner at the RM auction.

Managing Director of RM California, Shelby Myer's proud to have been trusted by the Ford GT40 race car owner to sell the iconic cars are rare in Monterey.

The first car is a GT40 Mirage which is the body lighter version of the GT40 driven by John Wyer and the Gulf Racing in the 1968 racing season. This car carries the colors of the legendary team, Powder Blue and Marigold and has a racing pedigree Daytona and Le Mans.

In addition to the GT40 is never sold to a production house in 1970 and used as a camera car to film shooting Steve McQueen, Le Mans.

The second car is one of 31 units GT40 MK1 made ​​in 1967 that changed for daily use (in contrast to 7 GT40 MKIII produced only as a race car).

Apparently, this one unit can be a GT40 MK1 with the best condition of remaining at this time. Special, this time he was in the hands of the second owner since new, mileage on the odometer registered only 8046 miles and almost in perfect condition.

Bollywood try to prevent driver to use cell phone

This system can also be adapted in order to report a violation of the use of the phone to the police. In some cases, RFID radio signal identifier device (radio frequency identification) can store details of the violation with vehicle registration details and transmitting it to a traffic signal post where the police can access the data.

Alternatively, the system can also provide a warning signal when the driver intends to use their mobile phones.


Society should know that using a cell phone (cell phone) while driving is dangerous. But not a few people who do. Therefore, researchers from India trying to find a solution.

Researchers in the land of Bollywood is trying to prevent the driver using his cell phone to call and make a brief message by developing technologies that can block the driver's cell phone signal, without affecting other passengers cell phone.

Researchers from the University of Technology in Tamilnadu Anna showed that about 20 per cent of fatal road accidents involving trucks and heavy vehicles are generally related to the driver who was busy playing with his cell phone.

Risks arise not only when pressing and holding the phone number, but also during the conversations that may distract the driver from the road. That means, either by hand or hands-free device, cell phone use while improving the likelihood of accidents.

To stop these bad habits, the research team has designed a system that can detect the driver was using his cell phone when the vehicle is running.

If positive, it will trigger the jamming device is able to block cell phone signals. Because the jamming device has a low range, then the other passengers in the vehicle can still use their cell phones.

Ferrari 599XX's featuring Evo's unique sports car as the main auction To attract donors

To attract donors, Ferrari 599XX featuring unique sports car Evo as the main auction. The auction has now closed and 599XX successfully sold for 1.4 million euros  to the bidders from the United States.

While the combination with the various items of memorabilia are being sold on the Ferrari website, this charity auction managed to collect a fund of 1.8 million euros.

Ferrari 599XX buyer is not only contribute to helping the victims, he also will benefit disemainya at a later date. Because the vehicle is the only vehicle that has a special plaque signed by the head of Ferrari Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and F1 Suderia two drivers, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

Other items being auctioned is the Ferrari F60 nose purchased at a price 23 000 euro by the customer is from Malaysia. While the F2008 F1 engines are sold for 80 000 euro  to the UK.

Similarly, racing suit and helmet's Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso and Fisichella are also sold in a charity auction.

 After the devastating earthquake that shook the region Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy on 20 and 29 May, Ferrari held an online auction to raise funds to help the families of victims of the accident.

Apart from the results of an auction item, Ferrari also obtain some additional funds that spontaneously given by the donors, including the money of 100,000 euros  of Russian consumers.

Subhan is still navigated by Jeff Judd in PWRC

In the PWRC standings, Subhan is now perched on rank 6 with a collection of 24 points. With the absence of the top rally driver PWRC like Benito Guerra (Mexico), Michal Kusciuszko (Poland) and Nicholas Fuchs (Peru), is an open opportunity to gain more points.

"In theory it is, but in a race like this a lot of unexpected things can happen. Moreover, another racer out they were not to be taken lightly. What is clear, we will fight to the finish with extra points. Will be ranked how much, see you later course and hopefully not disappointing, "said Subhan.

ON the seventh round of 2012 FIA World Rally Championship in New Zealand, June 22 to 24, Subhan Aksa is the only participant in Indonesia and the Asean championship, this time as well as to race three prestigious categories: WRC, SWRC, and PWRC. Subhan is still navigated by  Jeff Judd (New Zealand) struggled in the classroom PWRC (Production World Rally Championship).

Although only one of the Asean region, Subhan can immediately spot the Kiwi's rally community. Together Hayden Paddon, Subhan a local hero who is expected to incise the best performance on home turf.

Paddon is a top racer from New Zealand is currently contesting the SWRC class after last season won the PWRC class. Subhan be a local hero would not be separated from the figure of an athlete automotive navigator that senior-laden country's international experience and achievements.

Paddon and Subhan selected FIA (Federation International Motor Car) be guest speaker at the official press conference on Thursday (21/6) in Auckland along with a number of other top racer. What's more, Subhan / Jeff recently successful as runner-up in the Acropolis Rally ago.

In front of dozens of journalists from around the world, racer Bosowa Rally Team claimed surprise when it reaches the Acropolis podium as runner-up because never before have such high targets.

Therefore, in New Zealand this time he and Jeff did not specifically target pairs in addition to striving to achieve the best results.

"I would be greatly assisted by Jeff. He is very familiar with the ins and outs of all trajectories of this rally, â €? Said Subhan when one reporter asked her secret weapon to face this rally.

After doing a survey in a few days earlier, Subhan was deeply loved characters who became the location of the track 22 SS (special stage) to be forded in a three-day race.

The track is mostly gravel and some sand and gravel that had similarities with the track rally in Indonesia that would have become the daily diet Subhan from the cockpit of his Mitsubishi Evolution X.

"Many a dangerous area here. Tikungannya blank and unpredictable. Jeff will certainly provide the right to live it well," he added.

On another occasion, Hade Mboi acting as Team Manager confirmed, any unencumbered Subhan for this rally even though the previous two PWRC series to achieve results beyond previous expectations.

"Same thing with the two previous series in Argentina and Greece. Most important is the process of maturation Subhan as a racer, and that is what is expected from Jeff that his experience is far beyond us," said the navigator who had been accompanying Subhan.

Therefore, further Hade, Subhan instructions to the team is still as before. Tactical fight and be consistent in some early SS and only then raced to get the best outcome.

"No need to insist to always be the fastest in each of the SS because of the risk. That's the experience of the previous two series races. Many are forced to risk of harm or damage to the car. Consistency, that's what matters. And it's a trick that has been used is that Sebastien Loeb We noticed not many SS in Greece to win the last, "said Hade.

the owner of the car spend around US89, 3 million each year for birds dirt

 Halford estimate, the owner of the car spend around US89, 3 million each year to repair damage to their car paint.

A recent study revealed red cars more inviting birds to throw dirt on it than any other color. The research was conducted online store Halford.

In his research revealed that 18 percent of the red car was spotted by a bird, while the blue percentage ranks second with 14 percent, while the green car gained 1 percent.

This study uses a sample size of 1140 cars in Brighton, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol. But there is no indication of the amount of each color of the car in the group.

The study also asked the owner of the vehicle quickly seerapa clean bird droppings from their car paint. And the result, only one of six car owners immediately clean it up, while more than half to wait until the next scheduled car washes.

Halford said, a very strong alkaline substances contained in bird droppings on the car can cause serious damage to the paint so it requires an expensive repair costs.

Formula 1 with six wheels will be firstly exhibited

 Williams FW08B 1982 with four wheels on the back once tested and scored the fastest lap record thanks to improved traction and acceleration.

And that was the last time a car like that seen in 1983 due to new F1 regulations prohibiting six-wheeled car, as well as a four-wheel-drive makes the development and experimental six-wheeled cars to Formula 1 is stopped.

 
FOR the first time three Formula 1 racing car with six wheels will be exhibited together at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​in England which will be held from June 28 until July 1.

The third F1 race cars, each equipped with six wheel Tyrell P34 was, March 2-4-0 and Williams FW08B. The use of four wheels on the front is intended to increase the stranglehold that eventually banned from use.

Tyrell P34 six wheels, each of the four wheels in front and two behind the wheel once down in the race in 1976 and 1977 racing seasons, while the British Formula 1 team Williams March and also design and fabricate experimental six-wheeled car but four wheels on the back for improve traction.

It's faster than arrow! wow, the performance of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2013

 In a few moments, Genesis Coupe's  faster than the dashed arrows. Video footage is claimed to be 100 percent without a computer engineering and digital tricks.

TO illustrate the performance of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2013, the South Korean car manufacturer is making a video show the contents of proving whether this sporty vehicle capable of racing faster than an arrow.

The video footage was finally able to answer that question. Powered vehicle is capable of 348 hp precede an arrow from his bow and released more quickly reach the target.

Hyundai set up an archer and their target within 100 meters of straight track. Two Genesis Coupe is prepared behind the archers, one of which served to capture the images for documentation purposes as well as 'evidence'.

Both vehicles then went along way behind the archers who are ready to release an arrow from a bow that he expand. Once the vehicle parallel to the position of the archer, the arrow shot into the air quickly.

Aston Martin Vanquish will be introduced at the end of the year

 This  new Aston Martin Vanquish will be launched at the end of the year at a price of £ 189 995

APPROACHING the introduction of the new Aston Martin Vanquish, the figure of a vehicle that was previously covered up all of a sudden have been circulating in cyberspace.

Aston Martin Vanquish latest known internally as project AM310 is intended to replace the model of Aston Martin DBS in the ranks, although he was named Vanquish.

Vehicles whose designs are inspired from the DBS and One-77 is identical to the current DBS, especially on the V12 engine it uses.

V12 engine is capable of generating power up to 573 ps at 6750 rpm with 620 Nm maximum torque power at 5500 rpm which is able to run the car from 0 to 96 km / h in just 4.2 seconds with a maximum speed of 300 km / h.

the models of the latest generation of Porsche Boxster and Boxster S having system cabriolet

"Porsche Boxster is the most important part that has been providing customer satisfaction.

Both models have interior and exterior design is inspired from the Porsche Carrera GT as the door body shape. Forward side of the ergonomic design and aerodynamics with a shorter overhang with a large vent.

The latest Porsche Boxster 2.7 liter engine with a capacity of 2740 cc and rear-wheel drive. The machine can give off power 265 Hp and 280 Nm of torque at 4500-6500 rpm. The car that has a six-speed transmission can reach 0-100 km / h in 5.8 seconds.

Porsche Boxster S 3.4 liter engines with a capacity of 3400 cc and rear-wheel drive. The machine can produce 315 hp power, 360 Nm of torque at 45000-5800 rpm with acceleration of 0-100 km / h in 5.1 seconds.

Both cars have a system cabriolet (open-close) it can save fuel by 15 percent. Its weight, including very light in its class, due to a reduction in body weight and the use of aluminum chassis. Porsche Boxster weighs only 1340 kg & Boxster S has a weight of 1350 kg.

"The performance of the engine is very efficient, because there has been an increase in electrical systems, thermal management, and start-stop function,".

personalization
Users can choose a favorite car color by color. Not only the color, the user can request a car wheel and braking system according to demand.

There are several color options for the cabriolet like black, red, blue, brown color on the body. Users can adjust the ring size of the rim from 18.19, and 20.

If the braking system, customers could choose to standard braking system or braking system based on the ceramic.

Prices of the two models that still use the international price is 50,000 euros off the road.

the models of the latest generation Porsche Boxster & Boxster S are  inspired by Porsche Carrera G.

Electra's belonged to General Motor

 That is a smart marketing move by GM, by retaining the name of power and historical resonance. Surely, it would increase the attractiveness of the latest model with the name of 'Electra'.

The name "Electra" is not a new name in the automotive world. The name was associated with a variety of great cars built by GM's Buick sub-brands between 1959 and 1980.

However, GM has recently filed a trademark name "Electra" to be used in future models. The name was subtly hinted for electric cars.

Thus the name "Electra" will be a model of eco-friendly after Chevrolet Volt for the premium class. Chevy Volt with Buick as his fancy.

Another speculation that the name will be used for Tesla Model S will compete with the latest luxury sedans in the U.S.. It may be the latest model will be based on 2013 Chevy Malibu with front-wheel drive, it is not worth challenging Tesla.

waiting over 12 months to order a Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador

Winkelmann is working for consumers to wait at least less than 12 months. He gave the reason that the request would cause an increase in production capacity to double.

Aventador Lamborghini's current production capacity is capable of making 600 units per year . The new investment will be needed to increase it again and Winkelmann is convinced for the investment in an assembly line capable of reducing the length of the queue list to a more reasonable level.

The news comes just days after the Lamborghini opens new showroom in the Netherlands managed  by Pona  Automobielhandel in Leusden. While Pona  Automobielhandel itself is one of the largest family-owned company in the Netherlands.

 IF you are currently ordering a Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, you can only get it after waiting over 12 months. Dutch news reporting that Lamborghini CEO, Stephan Winkelmann was determined to overcome this.

BMW M1's supercar sliding around 2016

THE German automotive magazine Autobild, BMW plans to recreate the model M1. This was confirmed when the BMW M1 Hommage introduced four years ago could be the reason the truth of this news.

 BMW supercar that seems to be sliding around 2016 it will adhere to the principle of BMW Efficient Dynamics program that will equip the vehicle with start-stop system and braking energy recovery.

This car is certainly going to use conventional materials such as the future of aluminum, magnesium, titanium and a variety of lightweight plastic components for the pursuit of the target weight is in the range of 1250 kg.

BMW M1 is actually the result of cooperation between the two companies differed between BMW with Giorgio Giurgiaro of Italdesign. BMW charge of developing the technical and business components, while the Italdesign charge of designing the body.

The first BMW is currently known by the name 'M'her popular today, was launched in late 1978. With speeds reaching 265 km / h, he became the fastest car on road made ​​in Germany at that time.

BMW M1 is capable of reaching 100 km / h of static conditions in the space of less than 6 seconds. And for the sprint to 200 km / h only takes 20 seconds.

Successor to the BMW engine supercar is expected to use a V8 unit produces about 600 to 650 horsepower. Maximum speed is around number 330 km / hour in order to compete with rivals like the Audi R8, Porsche 911 or Mercedes-Benz new SLS AMG.