The new Ferrari California has a V8 engine delivering 450 bhp,mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.We think that all the attention will be on this car at the Paris Motor Show in October but with a serious rival , the Jaguar F-type.As you can see,the design was inspired from the 599 Barchetta.An amazing thing is the top made of aluminium (to keep the weight down) that can be lowered.The car will go from 0 to 100km/h in just 4 seconds.

We don’t know exactly when the Ferrari California will go on sale,but we expect to see it in the UK showrooms by 2009,with a price around £130 000 .

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Luca Serafini the creator of Lamborghini Embolado presented the Ferrari F430 Concept

The new concept was inspired from the current F430 model and from other classic Ferraris.Serafini’s concept is not bad at all but there’s still something about the car’s front-end that doesn’t fit.

AliasStudioTools responded to Serafini’s demand to draw a 1:4 scaled model.

Now we are waiting for Ferrari to accept or not Serafini’s proposal.

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This can happen if you talk on your cell phone while you are driving

A driver that was talking to his cell phone didn’t see the red light and crashed into an Acura that was running on green.Acura’s driver was seriously injuried.

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Hyundai and Kia are the first Asian automakers to get systems from Microsoft,but this won’t stop the software company to deal with other automakers.As we already know,Microsoft makes the sync system for Ford.

“There is know exclusivity clause involved here” - Velle Kolde - Microsoft spokesperson.

Microsoft considers that the systems for Hyundai and Kia will be the next version after the one used on Ford and it will be upgradeable.

Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR was presented at the NY Auto Show in 2007 and we thought it can reach a max.price of $55.000.

The Mustang GT500KR will go on sale this mounth and it will cost aprox.$80.000.Wow,who has ever thought that a Mustang will be more expensive than many automotive delights.(BMW M3:$55.875 , Lexux IS F:$56.675 , Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG:$57.225 , Nissan GT-R:$70.426 , Chevrolet Corvette Z06 :$72.125 , Porsche 911 Carerra:$74.160 and others)

The Mustang GT500KR will be the most powerful Mustang ever made:540bhp-supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 engine.

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The seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is still a celebrity.

According to the reports,Hollywood made an offer to Schumi,to star in a film about his life and career,where the famous actor Bruce Willis could interpret the role of race commentator,Murray Walker.

Michael Schumacher hasn’t accepted the offer yet,but his manager Willi Weber said that it’s under consideration.

Schumi also played in kid’s movies like Asterix and Pixar’s Cars.

Lamborghini is working on a new version of Gallardo,the LP560-4.The new Gallardo has a 5.2-liter V-10 gasoline engine,making 552 hp at 8000 rpm.(aprox.40 hp over the previous version).Also the car has an improved powertrain,a new suspension system and because the aerodynamics package has been improved,the car will be more stabile at high-speed.

The new Gallardo LP560-4 goes from 0-100 km/h (60mph) in 3.7 seconds and it can reach a top-speed of 323 km/h (201 mph).
The standard package includes electric rear spoiler,stability control and 19-inch wheels.

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Honda’s new SUV has a 3.5 liter V-6 engine,mated to a five-speed gearbox,making 250 horse power and 253 lb-ft of torque.A new feature is represented by the VCM : Variable Cylinder Management.It means that the engine can use all six cylinders for great power or it can use just for or three cylinders to reduce fuel-consumption.

The 4-wheel drive powertrain,bluetooth, power tailgate,lift-up hatch and the hill start assist remain just options.

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GM wants that the Corvette ZR1 to be a very powerful car and,at the same time,a fuel-efficient one.

The ZR1 has a 6.2 liter V-8 engine making 638 bhp.The supercharger has a displacement of 2.3 liters with a maximum boost pressure of 10.5 psi.This will be the most powerful engine that GM has ever made and will propel the “Blue Devil” to a top speed that is well over 320 km/h (200mph).

We don’t know exactly but it seems the car will go from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds,due to the race-hardened six-speed gearbox.

The ZR1 will have 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires (developed specifically for the ZR1).

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Chevrolet CorvetteZR1 Blue

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Chevrolet CorvetteZR1 Black

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The P50 holds the record for being the smallest car in the world.It measures 134 cm Lenght,99 cm Width,and 1.2 m Height.The car has a 49 cc engine making 4.2 bhp and that is enough as it weighs around 50 kg.

As the P50 is a three-wheeler, has a small engine (under 1000 cc) and weighs less than 8 cwt, it is classed as a motorcycle, and that’s the reason no speedometer was fitted.In 1963 the P50 (only 100 coming off the production line) were sent all around the world.Nowdays there are just two P50s remaining:one is privately owned and the second one you can admire if you go to The Peel Transport Museum.

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