Mad About Cars

Fleet industries across the nation could benefit from the new ‘Scrappage System’ if the Government decide to go ahead with the scheme.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association state that by scrapping older cars, it will increase the residual values of fleet vehicles and encourage the public to purchase newer, fleet cars and vans that are one, two and three years old.

Manufacturers say that this action will boost the motor industry which has recently been affected by a huge plummet in sales due to the credit crunch.

But new incentives must be put in place in order for the public to be confident about buying these better, newer, and more ‘expensive’ fleet vehicles…

There is a new challenger at Le Mans for 2009. Yes the new Audi R15 will be turning its wheels for the first time at Sebring 12 hours on March 21^st!

The new contender is all-together lighter, with a longer wheelbase, and is much more agile. Power from a newly developed V10 TDI Engine makes over 600bhp with over 775 lb ft of torque.

Aerodynamics includes a raised nose, a rear wing – suspended from the top, and the R15 is also the first racer with low beam headlights which are entirely LED’s – an Audi Trademark!

Allen McNish will be one of two pilots testing the triumphs of the new R15 in Florida before the low down at Le Mans with the 3 car Audi Sports Team ‘Joest’…

As our Oil reserves continue to run out rapidly, we as a nation are continually striving to find alternatives that are pure enough for our environment, that are of lasting use, and yet economical.

So, how does ‘Ethanol’ size up for the Job?

Well, in effect, Ethanol is actually a cleaner substance than petrol, but in terms of volume, it won’t get us half as far as petrol will due to its lower energy density.

Ethanol is more commonly known as a flammable fluid that is found in Alcohol, which is what makes it an ideal substance for fuel as it burns easily.

As a whole, Ethanol makes good fuel but as far as taking it on as a suitable replacement?
We will have to look elsewhere for a long-term solution!

The Ultima GTR is the fastest supercar available in the world today. It has smashed its own world record for the 0-100mph-0 sprint.
In just 9.8 seconds – this is the first ever sub-ten seconds 0-100mph-0 ever recorded in the world!

They use a standard, factory production Ultima GTR 377c.i 685bhp Chevrolet V8 engine, powered by American Speed, who are the original engine equipment suppliers to Ultima.

Prior to this, the Ultima has already set records for fastest 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds, 0-100mph in 5.8 seconds – and has stopped from a whopping 100mph to zero in 3.8 seconds!..
And these are already world record times!

A submission has been sent to the World Guinness book of Records!!! Now that’s fast!!!

This is how the next generation C-Max will look! Yes its the Losis Max! The new concept car that will give us, especially ‘familys’ an idea of whats to come, if you live in a C-Max or a Focus, this is the future!!!….

As it makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the model shows off a new front with a six-bar lower grille and long stretched back headlights. It has a split tail-gate much like the Skoda Superb, and a full length glass roof with spoiler! Other ailments include sliding rear doors, no B-pillars! and floating seats!

Well we sure want to see them!!!

The concept car, being smaller than the current C-Max, is purposed just to give a glance at what is in production. In actual fact, the full 5 seat specification will be available similar to the sporty concept version and for the first time ever – will be available in a seven seater trim too! ooohhhh!!!!