Very few things are more exciting than a motor show. It is the time when car manufacturers, engineers and car enthusiasts convene to celebrate the latest models; cars that have not been released to the market yet, case concept cars and classics. If you are a car lover and are wondering when the next biggest convention will be, here is a guide to the best car conventions in the world.
With technology continually advancing, motorsport is becoming increasingly popular. The first contest took place in 1887 with gasoline-fuelled automobiles, albeit there were only two contestants. Fourteen years later, Knoxville Raceway became the first track to be used for motorsport. The best known motorsport is circuit racing, mainly due to the drivers’ huge following and the most technically advanced cars. However, there are other types of motorsport, such as cross-country, drag races, up-hill climbs, endurance tests and city circuits. An enormous...
Eversince the Industrial Revolution introduced us to how powerful machines can be built, acceleration and speed have been man’s greatest fascination. That is why the best sports car manufacturers across the globe never stop inventing the fastest car in the world. Have Porsche, Lamborghini or Bugatti ever thought of stopping? No. Always, there is a new “fastest sports car” or “new best sports car”. What makes them the best sports car manufacturers in the world is not only their creative...
Coming Into 2012 After a year where only 7 races were won by teams other than Red Bull there were loudly voiced demands for more exciting and competitive racing. However, with Kimi Räikkönen returning the grid was crammed with six drivers who had world titles to their names so this year Red Bull would have to work even harder for a repeat of their dominance. In the top 4 teams business remained as usual with Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari and...
Why you should own a sports car? At least once in a person’s lifetime they should own a sports car. Purely for the joy of driving; the precision, power and agility of a sports car is not something that is beaten easily for the pleasure of driving. Of course in terms of a supercar there is always the daunting prospect of putting a dent in your wallet. However there are plenty of alternatives to owning a car for your thrills.
BMW’s stunning new line of electric cars, the i series, will be hitting the market in 2016 as a huge selling range. Many people will be getting these new cars as posed to the older, petrol/diesel drinkers. These new cars will be a lot better for the environment and wallets, making it a very good sale. You can expect to see a lot of these cars on the road before you know it, over taking older BMWs. Many BMW fans...
The imaginative brilliance behind Google continues to shine when you look at their work on the latest in driverless technology. Google’s Sebastian Thrun, who has been responsible for a wide range of Google’s projects, is now helming the Google driverless car. The car combines Google Street View technology with artificial intelligence that combines information from a variety of sources in order to successfully operate the vehicle.
Cheapest is best value? It would be easy to list the five cheapest cars available on the market in the UK today,but are they the best for your money? Just what do you get for your money in an economy car, how much space is there for you and your family? Can you fit the shopping in the back and what are the running costs?
Electric cars powered by rechargeable battery packs have several advantages over vehicles using internal combustion engines. Notably, they are regarded as more energy efficient and convert 75% of the battery’s chemical energy to power the wheels compared with a traditional engine which converts only 20% of energy stored in fuel. Electric cars generally require less maintenance and offer a quieter and smoother ride
BMW’s 6 series was first launched in 1976 as BMW’s luxury coupé line, then called the E24. The E24 chassis met US safety standards, making it safer than its predecessor, the E9. The 3.2 litre engine produced145kW and a top speed of 222km/h. The cars underwent a number of changes in the 1980′s, culminating in the L6 which came exclusively with an automatic gearbox. The line was discontinued in 1989.
