1967 Shelby GT500 will be auctioned after three decades

on Saturday, January 19 later, Barrett-Jackson will auction a 1967 Shelby GT500 with a number of new odometer at a distance of 15 837 kilometers Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

If you want to add a Shelby GT500 into a collection of classic cars and find the perfect car, prepare your checkbook to write a large number of digits.

Is it still less attractive?

The car uses the original paint and interior as well as carrying the 428 Police Interceptor. In addition, he also uses tires and original velek plus documentation and inspection stickers 1970.

Barrett-Jackson auction house believes that the car is a 1967 Shelby GT500 lowest mileage in the world. The conditions were super smooth making it the Shelby GT500 are coveted by collectors.

The original owner of this vehicle is Stephen Becker is scheduled to be present at the Scottsdale auction and ready to answer any questions as well as the history of the car.

Initially the vehicle was purchased by Edward Milkos in 1967 for the purpose of drag race. This vehicle has only competed for two years before its owner sidelined after suffering an injury.

After Milkos recovered and ready to compete again, high  material prices make it too costly exercise. Shelby 500GT was finally saved by Milkos for three decades until he sold it to Becker and replace it with the latest Jaguar models.

The price for the Shelby GT500 with excellent quality is relatively stable in the last three years, with a list price of about U.S. $ 193 000, but it would be surprising if a vehicle with this condition do not reach a price of U.S. $ 250,000.

World-class circuit's built near the coast of the Black Sea

Krasnodar Krai, - Government funded  World class Circuit of Russia spends cost for 195.4 million U.S. dollars  is indeed beautiful. Built on the coast of the Black Sea, Sochi with views different than other world-class circuit.

Racing motorcycles became the target countries-developed and developing countries to be held as one of the tourist puller. After receiving assurance will host F1 in 2014 (contract up to seven years), the management circuit Sochi, Russia, "drool" to be able to hold MotoGP and WSBK racing.

Alexander Bogdanov, CEO of Sochi circuit said, no doubt, designed Sochi renowned F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke was very appropriate for the type of race. With a length of 5854 meters, Bogdanov proud to Sochi. The reason, will be one of the world's longest F1 circuit. This circuit will also be used to hold the inaugural race in conjunction with the Winter Olympics.

"This circuit is suitable for the FIA GT World Series, FIA WEC, WTCC, Formula 3, and the Russian national races. We are trying to hold MotoGP or World Superbike, "said Bogdanov.

Bogdanov statement echoed by Hermann Tilke - the architect - who say that the circuit is very likely to hold a variety of world-class racing. Also confirmed, Sochi is one of the best circuits in the world has ever designed. "There is no doubt if the circuit is used as raceways. Construction and facilities available at very adequate. For any race very well prepared, "he said.

Ford Fusion and Ford C-Max Hybrid are questioned about fuel efficiency

NEW YORK -Ford Fusion and Ford C-Max Hybrid is aimed at solving the current problems of environment. We needs to know more about them.

 claim the average fuel efficiency of the Ford Fusion and Ford C-Max Hybrid denied by Consumer Reports magazine.

Indeed, Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-Max offers an average of 47 miles per gallon or 20 km / liter. However, Consumer Reports said in the report different results. Fusion only recorded 39 mpg or 16.5 km / liter and the C-Max recorded 37 mpg or 15.7 km / liter.

"Both of these vehicles have a big difference between our calculations and the results were published by Ford and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)," Consumer Reports said in a website.

Ford himself is currently campaigning for a car with high fuel efficiency over the last six years. U.S. government asked the automakers to achieve fuel efficiency targets average 54.5 mpg until 2025.

Fuel efficiency is highly dependent on the way ekesternal driving and other factors such as road conditions and the level of congestion. Ford has been testing the C-Max and Fusion fuel economy figures reported reaching more than 47 miles per gallon.

"This reinforces the fact that driving style and road conditions, and other factors may cause variations in the average fuel consumption," said Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood.

Claiming fuel efficiency of a vehicle which had been a problem. Hyundai-KIA previously had to apologize after proven wrong in claiming frugality level variants.

The buckruptcy will be ended at GM

The buckruptcy will be ended at General Motor or GM and it's true. It can be signed that the government plans to fully divest their remaining shares in the next 12 to 15 months, according to market conditions.

In a statement, GM CEO Dan Akerson said, "This announcement is an important step for a successful industrial salvage and remove the assumption that this is a government-owned company in the eyes of the consumer."

"It also demonstrates GM's confidence in progress and our future," said Akerson.

He added, "We work every day and be grateful that the taxpayers of the United States and Canada stepped forward to save the industry, and we are determined to show that the overwhelming support of them are not in vain."



STORY about bankruptcy of General Motors (GM) ended shortly after the company announced plans to buy back 200 million shares of the government of the United States (U.S. Department of the Treasury).

GM will pay U.S. $ 27.50 per share with a deal worth U.S. $ 5 billion. This will reduce holdings of Treasury to about 300 million shares, or about 19% of the company.

significant annual sales increase of cars

Detroit, -significant annual sales increase of cars in US.  Polk Auto Research Institute researcher estimates, sales this year rose again to 15.3 million units. It can happen because of the emergence of 43 new models, doubling from a year earlier.

 Car sales in the United States in 2012 rose 9 percent last thanks to Toyota and Honda. As a result, total sales in 2012 reached 14.5 million units, up 13 percent compared with the previous year (2011).

Last year, U.S. residents can still enjoy the incentive to buy a new car. Economic conditions also improved with an indication, the number of unemployed decreased. Banks also soften requirements and provide low interest.

"Sales of passenger cars continued to shine," said Jeff Schuster, senior vice president of forcasting LMC Automotive, a research institute in Detroit.

top car sales
Japanese car sales last year rose 27 percent are Toyota, Honda 24 percent last year, 10 percent of Nissan and Infiniti. Volkswagen acquired the highest growth, 35 percent. While the original brand of the United States, Chrysler up 21 percent (2012), GM 3.7 percent and 5 percent.

According to GM, sales growth is obtained from all brands. For that, the next 18 months, GM launched 70 percent of the model that has been marketed in order to grow sales even higher.

Head of GM's sales in North America, Mark Reuss added to the front no longer a strategy to boost sales with discounts, especially on the new model. "Give us 18 months, you will see all our latest portfolio," beber Reuss.

Meanwhile, Ford said that while every citizen spouse earn 450,000 dollars and 400,000 dollars per year greater taxable, assessed no effect on car sales. Economic Analyst, Ellen Hughes-Cromwick said only 2 percent of new car buyers are taxed taambahan.

Very Old cars come to biggest contributor of pollution

In a proposal to the city council on Monday, the mayor would ban the use of cars or very old cars older than 17 years and trucks or buses that are over 18 years old in September 2014.

Delanoe also banned very old cars or motorcycles made ​​before 2004 and called it the biggest contributor to pollution and noise.

Vintage vehicle ban will take effect in the A86 highway that surrounds the capital city of France. Old Vespa and motorcycles also includes the taxable ban, as quoted inautonews.

The proposal is part of a comprehensive plan to reduce emissions by 30 percent by 2015. If it fails, the EU will be fined 100 million euros in France.


The nightmare will come to the vehicle owners the past (old school) in the French capital. Mayor of Paris plans to ban classic cars, motorcycles and old trucks' in the city in 2014.

Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe Socialist party said the move was very important to reduce pollution. The rival described him as "anti-social, anti-sub-urban and anti-motorist".

Marc Marquez's given by helpful advice unveiled by senior

Italy, -Helpful advice for Marc Marquez. In the course of a career in moto2, Marc has actually been able to steal the world title in 2011 if it is not an accident. At that time, he was competing with Stefan Bradl tight in the last three rounds. Marc chances dashed when an accident during the race at Phillip Island, Australia followed by official practice at Sepang, Malaysia.

The accident made ​​him to be absent in the last two races. Without Marc, Bradl won the crown a champion and he took the class to MotoGP with LCR Honda team.

"Marc impress everyone. I hope he can be guided in the right way. Because, to win immediately is very difficult and takes time," said Agostini told Gazzetta dello Sport estimating Marc can not have it all this year.


 Former MotoGP world champion Giacomo Agostini moto2 appealed to world champion Marc Marquez, prospective MotoGP rider this season, so do not be ambitious to pursue victory first. The message, Marc had to "bury" first racing style that transcends his ability and should go first in the life of a rider in the top class.

Advice given Agostini that a 19 year old Spaniard was able to resist temptation or emotion to things exaggerated. More importantly, Marc can menapakkan career smoothly.

Alicia Keys celebrates Christmas Day with Karma

NEW YORK - To note, the Fisker Karma hybrid car is powered by two different engines, one that is able to electrically drive the car as far as 50 miles, and the other engines, turbocharged 2.0L VVT DI Ecotec LNF.

Fisker calls the above with the name of Q-Drive. Alloy is also capable of generating power up to 408 hp and torque of 1300 Nm.

There are two ways to operate Karma, which uses mode "sport" that can reach speeds of 201 kph and accelerates from 0-100 km / h for 5.8 seconds.

The second mode, "Stealth". If drivers choose this mode, the electric motors that work only just. The maximum speed that can be achieved, 152 kph.

This is the second car to Alicia, formerly Beatz gives his beloved wife a Lotus car. The car has been used around New York.

On Christmas Day had passed some time ago, R & B singer Alicia Keys got a special gift from her husband Swiss Beatz. Gifts in the form of an electric car Fisker Karma berkelir white.

To be seen as a special gift, the husband put a red ribbon in the middle of the hood. It appears in the photo, the singer with the full name Alicia Augello Cook was so expressive when sitting behind the steering wheel while holding the child.

Karma given the husband was not completely standard, there are some parts that have changed. As in the grille that has been painted white to harmonize with the body's Karma. In addition, standard alloy wheels replaced with larger Forgiato alerts the tires wrapped a thin profile.

MV Agusta 800 Rivale gets biggest concerns

Milan - MV Agusta 800 Rivale recently introduced by MV Agusta won the biggest concerns than 15,000 visitors of the world's largest motorcycle exhibition EICMA held in the city of Milan, Italy.

That way, the MV Agusta Rivale 800 was chosen as the 'most beautiful motorcycle. " MV Agusta 800 is only complains Rivale defeated automotive giants like Ducati Hypermotard SP and the BMW R 1200 GS or Honda CB1100.

MV Agusta 800 Rivale managed to get votes from 35.5 percent of visitors to earn that title. That figure is far higher than the Ducati Hypermotard SP which won only 22.9 percent of the vote and the BMW R 1200 GS which won 15.5 percent of the vote.

MV Agusta Rivale's election as continuing the tradition that makes the MV Agusta motorcycles exotic design. In 2010 they also won the same title by the MV Agusta F3 Ducati 1199 Panigale was replaced last year.

Exotic design with sharp angles combined with the kitchen runway three-cylinder engine with power up to 125 bhp which can be felt at 11,600 rpm and 60 lb-ft of torque at 8600 rpm would invite attention. Moreover, the figure is higher than brutale 675 that has a power 113 bhp and a torque of 52 lb-ft.

"For us this is further recognition and confirmation related to the amount of energy and resources MV Agusta is dedicating itself to the constant development of new products," said Giovanni Castiglioni, president and CEO of MV Agusta, as quoted from Motorcycle.

"After winning in 2010 with a unique jewel created by my father, F3 675, is a tremendous satisfaction to win again with an entirely new engine," he added.

below list at the EICMA for  most beautiful  motorcycle can be clues.
    Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 2.5%
    Honda CB1100 2.0%
    Benelli TNT R 2.0%
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R ABS 2.0%
    Yamaha TMax Black Max 2.0%
    KTM Duke 125 ABS 1.4%
    Kawasaki W800 1.2%
    Suzuki Burgman 650 0.3%
    Piaggio X10 500 0.2%
    MV Agusta Rivale 35.5%
    Ducati Hypermotard SP 22.9%
    BMW R 1200 GS 15.5%
    1400 Moto Guzzi California Touring 5.2%
    Vespa 946 3.8%
    Aprilia Caponord 1200 3.5%
    
What a beautiful bike this year? Ducati, BMW or KTM? Was wrong. This year is the prettiest bike MV Agusta Rivale 800. Italian motor sport is considered much more beautiful people than other motors available.

Who is the winner of FIA Middle East 2012?

Despite failing to finish, al-Kuwari has retained its podium two final standings with 52 poin.While Qassimi a second podium finish in only four positions standings with 42 points.

The third position is also occupied rider Qatar, Misfer al-Mari with 51 points. Al-Mari with its mini car JWR finish line fourth with a time 02:20:11,4 seconds behind the rider in the United Arab Emirates, Rashid al-Ketbi.


Qatari rally driver Nasser al-Attiyah for the eighth time Middle East rally champion after winning the 2012 FIA Middle East series Dubai. This victory was the sixth in a row.

Al-Attiyah set the fastest time at the first place finish with a total time 02:08:40,8 seconds. This achievement makes the collection of al-Attiyah to 93 points and was enough to be crowned the overall winner is the eighth time at the event.

Within three minutes behind him was the host driver, Abdulla al-Qassimi. He's  managed to finish second after another rider Qatar, Abdulaziz al-Kuwari off the track after his car was damaged.

Baja KTM 990 Adventure is very credible for challengers

VIENNA - Besides providing KTM tank bag and rear bag that is waterproof. Front and rear suspension can be adjusted to the road conditions. Ground clearance reached 261 mm, fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. Unladen weight of the motor only 210 pounds.

"We feel obligated to serve bikers around the world, by providing bike they need. We feel closer to consumers and KTM receive any suggestions and input in designing a motorcycle," said Hubert Trunkenpolz Executive KTM, as reported by the Motorcycle.

Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, KTM 990 Adventure spawned variants Steel Edition. Unfortunately, this is only an adventurous bike launched specifically for the U.S. and Canada.

Baja KTM 990 Adventure is presented in a special edition for the U.S. land famous for its motorcycle adventurer. 999cc engine with power is 113 horsepower 990 Adventure retained possession.

The main change is visible from the side of Baja graphical model, frame color orange, tires Dunlop 908 RR models of off-road, crash guard layer orange LED lights, suede upholstery, aluminum radiator cover, GPS holder and aluminum-steel sprocket.

debut a new sedan concept

debut a new sedan concept of Toyota Furia will come true and  Apparently, in the near future, Toyota will soon release a much more detailed information. But for now, the video is considered to be quite representative of the new Toyota sedan concept. We wait

TOYOTA announced it will debut a new sedan concept called by Furia at the Detroit Auto Show 2013, January. They also display the video image vehicle pieces to make us a little curious.

As in the video, in the form of sedan vehicles, orange, have some carbon fiber accents like the rear spoiler lip. Pretty cool taillights with unique design headlights.

the photos of new medium SUV's been circulated

Shanghai, - From the photos  of VW Tiguan that circulated, it appears that the medium SUV receives some changes. Start LED headlights, a chrome-accented grille made ​​two black lines (formerly chrome), and some minor changes in the bumper and rear lights are made darker (smoked).

Still the same engine, 1.400cc TSI, TSI 1800, and the 2.0 TSI which never bears the best heart. In addition to integrating hard-turbocharged and supercharged fuel-efficient too. The machine is also used by the VW line-up such as the Touran MPV.

                                    

VW considers China as one of the important markets other than Europe and America. The indicators, launched several models of  first facelift in the Bamboo Curtain country, including the Tiguan are starting to look around and spyshoo was already circulating in cyberspace. Prior officially rolled, VW will first be exhibited at the Shanghai Auto Show, April 2013.