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Most expensive cars ever sold at any auction

Instamedia Content Writing — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:12:32 +0000

The automotive industry has of course changed the economy, market, and the life style of people. Since the first car hit the roads, there have been a lot of car manufacturers who manufactured, sold and eventually ceased production of the cars. However, there are few special cars manufactured by the pioneers of automotive industry. Those cars are considered antique as they were specially manufactured considering few special parameters. There are people who love to own these cars at any price quoted during an auction. The first car auction was initiated in 1987 when a Bugatti Royale was sold for the first time at a whooping price of $7 million in London. Let us discuss few of the most expensive cars that are sold in an auction ever.

1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype

A 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa was auctioned in the Gooding and Company auctions, Monterey, Calif in August 2011. The car was eventually sold at an incredible price of $16,390,000. As this car is the prototype of all the subsequent Testa Rossa, it held high value in the auction. This car has a 3.0 liter V12 engine.

1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa

Ferrari holds the credit of getting auctioned with a price that is few million dollars less than the price of the auctioned 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype. The auction for this car was held in May 2009 in Maranello, Italy. Finally, the car was auctioned at a price $12,402,500. The specialty of this car lies in the old technology drum brakes and a live rear axle. This was a very limited edition car as only 19 of them were manufactured.

1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder

Ferrari being the leading manufacturer of racing cars has gained enough popularity for its every product. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder has a 3.0-liter V12 engine. It was auctioned in May 2008 in Maranello, Italy. It was sold at a price of $10,894,900.

1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy-Bodied Coupe

This trendy looking car was auctioned in August 2011 in Monterey, California. The auction price for this car went for a price up to $10,340,000. George Whittell Jr. introduced this car. He started making this car after his first passenger car was launched in 1921. This car has also won a French Grand Prix. This car was designed on a truck type ladder frame with an impressive Frank-Hershey design and Murphy Pasadena construction.

1931 Bugatti Royale Type 41 Kellner Coupe

The 1931 Bugatti Royale Type 41 Kellner Coupe was ready for auction in November 1987 in London. This is the first car to be auctioned in the history of car auctioning. This car was sold at a price off $9,800,000. Bugatti started manufacturing biggest and luxurious automobiles keeping the comfort of the kings and queens around the world. Bugatti manufactured only six cars of this design and could manage to sell only three. This car was manufactured using a 12.7-liter aircraft and train engine.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST review

Instamedia Content Writing — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:45:25 +0000

The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a compact sedan with power packed features. This 5-door hatchback is equipped with enhanced Torque Vectoring Control or eTVC, which makes the drive smooth and pleasurable. Although big cars are more famous in America but Ford Fiesta ST tends to break this trend and is able to attract the people’s attention thanks to its style, power and technology used to produce this car. Let’s take a quick look into its specs and find out what all it has to offer. Externals The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST has a length of 160.1 inches and is 67.8 inches wide. As it’s evident from the specifications it’s a small sedan and as per EPA certification it comes under the category of Subcompact Cars. The car is available in several attractive colors such as Race Red, Performance Blue, Oxford White, Tuxedo Black Metallic, etc. Internals This car is equipped with a powerful 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine, which generates 197 horsepower running at 6350 rpm. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is basically a front wheel driven vehicle, which adds to its acceleration and power. This car can zoom from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds, which makes it one of the fastest cars in its category. Transmission and other features This car is equipped with 6-speed manual transmission, which is a bit out of sync since automatic transmission is always preferable. Although this car is small in size but it can easily seat 5 passengers, which makes it a valuable car for a small family. As per the EPA ratings, this car can give a mileage of 27 mpg in city while on highways the mileage can go up to 35 mpg. Closer Analysis As far as the safety of passengers is concerned, this car does no compromise. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is equipped with ABS and AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for additional layer of stability and control. This car is also equipped with side impact beams to absorb any kind of impact arising laterally. Apart from this it is also equipped with a high quality Sony AM/FM stereo system for that unmatched sound quality you always wanted to have in your car. Not only that, it also has a voice activated entertainment and communication system so that you never get bored while driving. Price and Availability The base price of this vehicle is $22,195. If you go for any additional accessories and options then the price will increase depending upon the chosen features. Verdict Mileage and driving comfort play the decisive role when a prospective customer makes up his/her mind to buy a car. In both the areas mentioned here, this car scores high point. Not only that, this car is backed by eminent company such as Ford so it’s for sure that the customer service, once the car is bought, shall be world class.

Hybrid cars that are the cheapest and have low emission too

Instamedia Content Writing — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:10 +0000

Hybrid cars are the new age innovative vehicles that run on multiple power sources. The power source for hybrid cars is a combination of the powers of gasoline engines and electric motors backed up by batteries. The battery gets recharged with the help of the gas engine unlike the conventional electric vehicles. The hybrid car engine uses an intelligent technology to determine the power source needed in different driving conditions and situations. The hybrid car engines provide increased fuel efficiency, enhanced, and supplementary power for electronic devices and tools of the engine. The emission quotient in the hybrid cars is close to or less than the predefined emission level of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The partial use of electric motor reduces the amount of harmful emission from the engine and popularizes it as environmentally friendly and greenery supporting engine. Many car manufacturers are into producing hybrid cars in recent times to enhance their credibility and popularity in the automobile industry. In the present scenario of awareness against global warming, the demand of low emissive and fuel-efficient vehicles has unexpectedly exceeded. Let us consider five of the hybrid cars based on market price, fuel efficiency, and greenhouse gas emission. Toyota Yaris Toyota has introduced the hybrid model with a hatchback body type. This hybrid car can be owned by spending just £14,995 to £15,195 depending on its model type. This car comes with a 1497 cc engine and a fuel efficiency of 81 mpg. The Carbon dioxide produced by the engine does not exceed 80g per km. Honda Jazz Hybrid HE Honda being the pioneer in producing environmentally friendly hybrid cars brings out Jazz for a greener and better future of the environment. The engine of Jazz works on the power sources of an i-VTEC engine and an electric motor. Honda Jazz can be afforded by paying just £16,300. It gives a fuel economy of 63mpg and the CO2 emission of around 104g/km. Honda CR-Z Honda CRZ deals with all the positive aspects of the current generation hybrid cars with an efficient and attractive design. It is the first hybrid car in the market with a sporty look. The staring price range to own this car is £18,035. It produces a fuel economy of 57mpg and emits CO2 up to 117 gm/km. Honda Insight Honda insight features the Integrated Motor Assist system. This car has been made mild to environment with the implementation of an innovative Eco Assist System. The Honda Insight can be owned by spending as less as £19,535. It offers a fuel economy of 68.9mpg and CO2 emission in this vehicle is not more than 96g/km. Toyota Auris The Toyota Auris is launched with a 3 door and 5 door hatchback models and marketed by the leading car manufacturer Toyota. This car is available in market with a starting price of £20,535. It offers fuel efficiency up to 74mpg and emits CO2 less than 89gm/km.

Five most popular cars of all time

Instamedia Content Writing — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:25:03 +0000

The new age cars have become technically so improved that it can easily initiate passion in the minds of people who love the thrills of speed. There is a very bright enthusiasm to go for new models, specifications, built, and overall power. Since the day when the first ever car was launched on the roads, there are periodic improvements in the design, performance, and efficiency of cars. There are a number of automobile manufacturers who leave no stone unturned to make their car the best in the industry based on looks, performance, comfort, utility, and efficiency of the cars. Let us talk about the five most popular cars ever produced in the world history of automobiles. People might have divided opinions about the popular cars. This list might reflect the cars that suit the mindsets of the car enthusiastic whose lifestyle alters with the change in the model of their cars.

Ford Shelby Mustang

The Shelby Mustang from Ford is a variant of Ford Mustang, which was brought to existence in between 1965 to 1970. The enhanced performance of this car made it a household name among the car lovers. It was used in the movie, “Gone in 60 seconds”. The power and efficiency of the engine of Shelby Mustang was presented in the movie.

Volkswagen Beetle

Popularly known as the Volkswagen Bug, the Beetle has left its indelible impression on the minds of the car lovers because of its cute appearance and affordable price. Since 1938, this car has been going on adding to the list of its fans. It was considered as the people’s car as suggested by the literal meaning of the car. This car first brought the concept of air-cooled cars in the automobile industry.

Porsche 911

The nine eleven from Porsche AG was the initial version of the current modified versions of Porsche cars available in market. The innovative design and the rear suspension of this car were newly introduced in this car for the first time and this made its popularity grow like wildfire. This car is still considered to be the leader in sports car and it is considered to be the benchmark in the industry of sports car.

Ferrari 250 GTO

The Ferrari 250 GT is the three-time world GT champion. This car was brought to existence in 1962. Only 36 cars were produced in 1962 to 1964. The second version of this car was launched in 1964. This car was originally designed for GT racing. The Ferrari 250 GT is placed in a list of topmost sports cars.

BMW New Class

BMW started the production of the BMW New class in 1962 and continued it until 1977. It was an addition to the compact Sedans though it was the first modern sport sedan. It was famous for its incredible driving pleasure. It had a unit body and fully independent suspension, which made it popular among car lovers.

Five Cars worth waiting for in 2013

Instamedia Content Writing — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:09:01 +0000

With the day-to-day improvement in technology, the automotive industry is moving towards a new era in manufacturing and marketing technology rich cars. The speed freaks are never satisfied with the old versions of their favorite cars from their favorite automakers. Human tendency is to crave for new things always as applied in case of cars as well. A car with huge power and high technical efficiency is appreciated in every country now. People no longer are looking only for the looks, interiors, power, and fuel efficiency of cars. They are keen to experience technology blended with power and efficiency and applied throughout the interiors and exteriors of a car. That’s the key for a car to gain popularity in the current automobile market. As the demand changes within a small time span, car manufactures need to concentrate on creating new versions of the old existing cars by implementing all the specialties demanded by the users. Every year few new cars are launched by the automobile giants such as ford, Honda, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Fiat, Toyota, Skoda, and so on. Let us consider few cars that are to be launched in 2013 though they are announced much before.

The All New Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is a SUV that was initially launched in 1995 and believed to be derived from Honda Civic. However, a new version of Honda CR-V is on the verge of release in 2013. The Honda CR-V is planned to be launched with a petrol engine. However, a 2.2-CTDi diesel engine Honda CR-V may hit the market in 2014. The engine of this car has a 2.4-liter i-VTEC motor that comes with a 2-liter engine.

Ford Ecosport

Influenced with the success of Renault Duster, Ford has it plans to launch its own compact SUV with an improved design and technology. Ford will try to dominate the SUV market by launching its new initiative, Ecosport that comes with three-cylinder, 1-liter Ecoboost petrol engine. The engine promises to generate 120bhp, which makes it a better improvisation in comparison to any car that comes with 1.6-liters petrol unit.

Chevrolet Enjoy

Chevrolet has its plans in place to launch the seven-seater MPV, Enjoy in 2013. The design of Enjoy is of a Chinese van manufactured by General Motors in collaboration with the Chinese partner, Sanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. Chevrolet has vowed to provide better sitting space as compared to Ertiga. This car will be launched with a multijet diesel engine along with a 1.4-liter engine.

New Skoda Octavia

After a long wait, Skoda is back with a bang with its all-new technology rich cars. Skoda Octavia is planned to be launched in November 2013. The Czech automobile giant has a design of the new Octavia which is bigger than the old one. It is also coming with diesel engines.

Jeep Wrangler and Cherokee

After a huge gap in production of new design cars, the original Jeep brand will be back in market due to its stakeholder, Fiat. Jeep has planned to launch two new SUVs by name Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. The Wrangler will have a 3.6-liter common rain v6 diesel engine that generates 290 bhp whereas the Cherokee is designed with a 2.8-liter diesel engine that produces 198 bhp.

The Toyata Etios – Redefining Luxury for the Middle Class!

Instamedia Content Writing — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:38:00 +0000

The Toyota Etios is a line of four-door sedan and hatchback cars produced by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. Etios is one of the most sophisticated cars available in the market today. The sedan features a good-looking interior with power, excellent performance and great fuel efficiency. Its bold simplicity of design gives it a very elegant looks. Exterior The exterior of Toyota Etios displays a sporty and sharp look with a midlife face. Its upper grille, lower grille and headlamps together give the impression of a smiling human face combined with a sharp and compact looks. It has a chrome finished upper grille and lower grille is colored in black. Pearl white fog lamps are positioned at both end of the lower grille. Toyota Etios has unique rear box and triangular shaped taillight. The overall length of the Etios is 4265 mm, 1695 in width and 1510 mm in height. It has a fuel tank capacity is 45 Liters that turns circle radius in 4.9 m. Etios is available in a variety of elegant colors, Celestial black , Serene bluish silver , Symphony silver, Vermillion red, Harmony beige and White colors. Rain wipers have been elegantly placed at both the front and rear face of Etios. Rear view mirrors, rear cowl, bumper in body color, door handles comes in standard with the every variant of Etios. Interior The manufacturers of Etios had tried their best to give it a graceful interior which is highlighted by its features. It can comfortably accommodate four occupants .The equipment section, includes speedometer and trip which are placed at the middle of the dashboard of the Etios while the AC vents are in round form. The three-spoke steering wheel is available in dual pitch along with the rest of the central. The dashboard of the hatchback is common while the one in the sedan's is rather appealing. Sufficient legroom and headroom are provided in both forms. For driver's comfort, music controls are placed on the triple spoke steering wheel. In an idea to facilitate perfect entry into in the vehicle the designers have also made back doorways. Storage space is carved in door pouches and centered console; however, even though the sedan has everything in terms of features; still the manufacturers have ensured that the Toyota Etios price in Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata including the other major metropolitan cities is retained at a lower level compared to its competitors. Toyota Etios sedan is available in both petrol and diesel versions which are armed with 1.5 litre petrol engine and 87 bhp 1.4 Liter diesel engine. Toyota Etios is made using lightweight materials that produces advanced anti-knocking performance saving more fuel and increasing the engine longevity. The electronic throttle control contributes to its high fuel economy. The petrol version gives a mileage of 17.6 kmpl and 12 kmpl on highway and city roads. The diesel variant delivers a mileage of 20kmpl. Etios stands up to power, performance and reliability which have been long associated with Toyota vehicles. Toyota Etios is powered by advanced engines and produces sufficient power and torque to speeding up from 0 to 100 kmph in just 12.5 seconds with its maximum speed of 178 kmp and the diesel zooms up to 100kmph mark in just 19 seconds.

Best country driving routes in the UK

Instamedia Content Writing — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:50:05 +0000

Whilst the UK has its fair share of nightmare roads (the M25 at rush hour springs to mind) it also has a wealth of picturesque country routes and beautiful B-roads that are perfect for cruising along on sunny afternoons on the way to a picnic spot. If you're planning a scenic drive sometime soon, here's a brief round-up of some of the best country drives to be had in Britain... Yorkshire Rural Yorkshire offers the spectacular Buttertubs Pass: this winding road through the Dales takes you through prime dairy country via steep cliffs and moorland to Hawes, where there's a creamery that produces delicious Wensleydale cheese. The name of the road comes from the large limestone pot holes in the rock, under which local farmers used to store their butter on hot days while travelling to the local markets. Wales The Black Mountain Pass in Powys, less romantically known as the A4069, is a hilly road that runs through the Brecon Beacons National Park. This spectacular route has become hugely popular ever since it was featured on the BBC's Top Gear, thanks to its breath-taking scenery and meandering bends. Scotland Motorists in search of incredible views will be spoilt for choice in Scotland, with a number of must-see road routes. Driving from Invergarry to the Isle of Skye on the A87 offers a variety of driving terrain as well as extraordinary views of the snow-capped mountains. The A82 towards Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands also serves up some of the most awe-inspiring mountain vistas to be found north of Hadrian's Wall. For those looking for something slightly more adventurous, the Pass of the Cattle in Ross and Cromarty can be a tough drive with its numerous hairpin bends, but it ends at the Applecross Peninsula - home to stunning beaches, imposing hilltops and vast expanses of water. Midlands The Peak District is home to the famous Cat ‘n’ Fiddle road, which takes its name from the pub at its summit and is particularly popular with bikers for its many bends. Alternatively, Snake Pass crosses the Peak District’s hills, featuring steep climbs and long descents. If you’re a fan of Shakespeare, there are several driving routes through Warwickshire which take in important landmarks, such as The Arden Tour. Finally, for a stress-free drive (particularly if you're travelling a considerable distance), it's worth carrying out a few simple checks on your car before departing, ensuring that coolant fluid and engine oil levels are adequately topped up - and investing in a car insurance policy that offers a breakdown recovery option for peace of mind.

Indian Gorilla V4 Motorcycle: Bike of the Future

Instamedia Content Writing — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:13:52 +0000

The Indian Gorilla V4 is a concept which has been submitted to the Local Motors community to carry out crowdsourcing development. This motorcycle which has been dubbed as the bike of the future is said to be a combination of a muscular bike coupled with fine details as seen on the handgrips. The Indian Gorilla is a bike, which is powered by a powerful V4 engine and has an old-styled ventilation grill, big exhaust pipes, hubless wheels and much more. Design Designer VasilatosIanis who has been working on this product for 17 years has created the V4 with the intention of making a bike which is more functional as well as visually striking. Indian motorbikes already have an iconic brand around the world. With a hubless design, the V4 is sure to be a visual hit with enthusiasts. Technical solutions derived from the rich history behind Indian motorcycles and progressive and updated solutions make up the concept behind the Indian Gorilla V4. The beauty This new design taps on the American retro style look of the motorcycles of the 60s and has converted it into a design considered to be a legend among riders, motorcycle enthusiasts and designers. For instance, the Indian Gorilla V4 motorcycle has a sporty driving position, 32-inch tires, use of chrome in large parts of the motorcycle, external tubular frame structure and so on. This makes the V4 vastly different from the bikes that already exist in the market and proves to be a dream bike promising a dream ride. Feasibility This new generation V4 bike is bound to set the stage for a top-notch bike boasting high-end design for any bike enthusiast. The key feature, hubless design in this bike is first of its kind in the market and likely to set the stage for more designs of this nature to be launched into the motorcycle market.

Eco-Dubai 1: A car with an unbelievable mileage of 1000km/liter

Instamedia Content Writing — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:10:58 +0000

Natural resources are irreversible source of energy, which means they are not going to last forever. So, in an initiative to save petrol, a group of very talented engineering students from the Higher Colleges of Technology Dubai Men’s College in UAE have designed a unique vehicle named Eco-Dubai 1 that can travel 1000km by using fuel of just 1litre. This extremely lightweight vehicle has reached its final stage of construction and will soon start the process of testing within the next two weeks. The purpose Driven by the sole purpose of designing a car that can travel the longest distance with minimum amount of fuel, Eco- Dubai 1 has been perceived as the future of the eco-car industry around the world. Weighing just 25kgs with an outer body that is .5m wide, .5m long and .5m high, this car will showcase its performance at Shell’s Eco-Marathon, which is to be held in July in Kuala Lumpur. The technology If tested successfully, the technology of Eco-Dubai 1 could bring a new change in the world of automobiles across the globe and will encourage more and more manufacturing of eco-friendly vehicles. On the other hand, popularity of such vehicles will also tremendously benefit the environment by lessening the amount of air pollution mostly emitted by automobile vehicles. So, no wonder, this new creation has been hailed as the new Wonder car of the next generation. The difference it makes In today’s world, with the ever-increasing number of vehicles all around the world, the demand for petrol has sky rocketed in the last few decades and if proper measures are not adopted soon enough, then it has been predicted that our natural resources would be exhausted sooner than we expect. Therefore, in order to prevent the future crisis of petrol, it is very necessary to save it as much as possible and to drive vehicles, which consumes minimum amount of petrol.

E4U – Hyundai’s single seat egg-shaped, wheel-less car

Instamedia Content Writing — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:06:30 +0000

Hyundai E4U Hyundai’s newly launched egg shaped E4U is both innovative and quirky. It seems Hyundai is experimenting with vehicle shapes and technology to change the way we commute completely. People with a knack for the bizarre are bound to love this new automobile. It is assumed that E4U will replace the Segway, which has been considered the best eco-friendly, personal transportation until recently. It is a very modern, urban way of transportation and safe too. Designed to maneuver the city traffic deftly, the speed of E4U is about 18miles per hour. This unique looking vehicle has its name by combining the four Es – eco-friendly, evolution, electricity and egg. It is definitely a great upgrade from the old-fashioned Segway and very chic looking. For daily commutation, this vehicle is ideal for you, especially if you are concerned about protecting the nature and environment. It is a one-seater car but you can easily change its direction at any point of time. It has been showcased, for the first time, at the Seoul Motor Show. What are the benefits of buying the E4U?

The E4U runs on electricity and doesn’t need costly car fuels.
It has been specially designed for travelling/ commuting through the traffic congested city roads.
The rear legs of this vehicle can be folded and that makes it easier to park at a very small parking spot. With the rising crisis of parking spot, these vehicles will save you a lot of time and worry.
The top of the car can be removed and worn as a helmet by the rider.

What’s the specialty of the E4U?

The specialty of E4U is that it doesn’t have wheels for maneuvering. There are two rear wheels, which gives support to the car’s structure.
It runs on a 500-watt battery.
It has to be controlled by the body movements and adjusting the base hemisphere of the car.

What change will it bring to the automobile industry? This vehicle is uniquely designed and it lets your hands stay completely free. This vehicle is being held as the herald for a very new range of vehicles for personal commutation.