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Cars with moving Wi-fi zones to be produced by FORD

December 30, 2009 in Ford

wi-fi-zone-ford Ford has planned to offer its new car consumers the choice of turning their vehicle into a moving Wi-Fi hotspot in 2010.

The next generation Sync in-car entertainment system will use a USB mobile broadband modem to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection.

The system will be accessible in 2010 on selected Ford cars and will not necessitate users to take any additional subscriptions to mobile internet services � users will merely use their own USB Wi-Fi routers to get online. The Wi-Fi enabled models are yet to be established by Ford.

Shop and socialize in the car

“While you’re driving to grandma’s house, your spouse can be finishing the holiday shopping and the kids can be chatting with friends and updating their Facebook profiles,” said Mark Fields, Ford president of the Americas.

“And you’re not paying for yet another mobile subscription or piece of hardware because Ford will let you use technology you already have.”

Ford claims interest in in-car connectivity is rising swiftly, with one-third of people reviewed by the Consumer Electronics Association in the US wanting the alternative of being able to get online while in the car.

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Bmw art cars

December 28, 2009 in BMW

�� Above: Bmw 525i which was painted by Esther Mahlangu,1992

Bmw has also cars that look dashing with colors. Here is a collection of different cars painted marvelous.

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Above: Bmw M3 group A racing version which was painted by Michael Jagamara Nelson, 1989.

Above: Bmw M3 group A racing version which was painted by Ken Done, 1989.

Above: BMW 535i painted by Matazo Kayama, 1990

�� Above: BMW Z1 painted by A.R Penck, 1991

�� Above: BMW 635 CSi painted by Ernst Fuchs, 1982.

�� Above: BMW 3 series saloon-car racing prototype painted by Sandro Chia, 1992

�� Above: BMW 730i painted by C�sar Manrique, 1990

�� Above: BMW 850 CSi painted by David Hockney, 1995

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Ferrari�s Christmas Celebration with Felipe Massa As Santa

December 21, 2009 in Ferrari, Formula 1

After a horrifying season in Formula One in 2009, all the Ferraristi joined CEO and President Luca di Montezemolo for the traditional Christmas lunch.

People came to Maranello with their families, and had a little surprise in store. Alongside Di Montezemolo and Ferrari’s team principal Stefano Domenicali, they were �to see three rather special Father Christmases, namely Felipe Massa, Luca Badoer and Marc Gene.�

Felipe Massa Dressed Up As Santa

Felipe Massa was not present not present in the F1 team during the second half of the season, due to his head injuries in the Hunagrian Grand Prix accident. Badoer took over the F1 seat for a couple of races, while afterwards returning to his test/reserve driver role next to Marc Gene.

Besides the fact that he really escaped death during the Hungaroring incident, when a piece of Rubens Barrichello’s car hit his helmet at over 120 mph � Massa had many to be thankful for throughout 2009. Most prominently, he became father a few weeks ago, when his wife gave birth to baby boy name Felipinho.

Addressing each person in the Gestione Sportiva last weekend, he took the opportunity to be grateful to the team for their massive support after the Hungaroring accident.

�What happened to me this year was unbelievable and I took so much strength from you to recover as quickly as possible. The heartfelt warmth I felt from Ferrari is something I will never ever forget as long as I live. I assure you that my determination to get back on track and to win has never been this strong!� said Massa.

As for his Christmas party, Massa admitted �it�s the first time I�ve dressed up as Father Christmas. It�s nice to be here with so many children. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone peace, health and goodwill and for those of us who work for Ferrari, obviously, my wish is that we get back to our winning ways so that we can fight for the world championship.�

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Ferrari�s �special Christmas present� for Felipe Massa

December 15, 2009 in Formula 1, Motor sports

felipe-massa Felipe Massa will be testing the forthcoming Formula One car this week. Ferrari has portrayed it as a “special Christmas present” for Felipe Massa.

Circuit testing is barred until after the new cars are launched at the end of January, but the Italian team said Massa “asked Ferrari to give him a present”.

“In the next few days, the Brazilian will be back on a race track at the Mugello circuit to drive a Formula One car,” said the Maranello based outfit, revealing that the single seater at the 28-year-old’s disposal will be a F2007 with demonstration tyres.

Ferrari said the test will not take place on Monday, with an exact date to only be set pending the region’s weather forecast.

“I wanted to jump into a Formula One car before the end of the year, so I made the most of being in Maranello to do it,” said Massa.

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New small cars to hit India for 2010

December 14, 2009 in Auto News

2010 would prove another interesting year for the automakers in India.

A couple of new players would try to take on the giants of the Indian market by launching small cars.
Ford would be launching their Figo small car.

Volkswagen would bring out their Polo hatchback.

Nissan Micra would also arrive in the first half of 2010 in India.

GM would launch Chevrolet Beat early next year.

Volkswagen is also said to be working with Suzuki on a new car that could replace Alto in the coming years.

Toyota would showcase their new small car for India next month at Auto Expo. This model could be launched by December 2010.

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2010 Audi A3 TDI wins the “Green Car Of The Year” award

December 9, 2009 in Auto News

The Green Car Journal has crowned Audi A3 TDI the title Green Car of the Year 2010. The award recognizes new model vehicles that provide genuine answers for new car buyers looking for a personal stake in dwindling ecological impact.

Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius, and Volkswagen Golf TDI were the final opponents of Audi A3 TDI. The winner of this year was unveiled at a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

�The Audi A3 TDI is an exceptional vehicle that �green car� enthusiasts would be proud to drive,� says Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of the Green Car Journal and editor of GreenCar.com.

�Without exotic technology or special measures, it achieves lower CO2 greenhouse gas emissions and highway fuel economy of 42 mpg, the best highway fuel efficiency of any vehicle in the luxury segment. Plus, the A3 TDI offers loads of low-end torque and is fun to drive. Its sportiness, luxury overtones, and good looks simply add to this �green� car�s appeal.�

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