The video of the 458 Italia gives you the view from its dashboard cam as it zoomed around the 1.16 mile track in just 54 seconds when it debuted in the United Kingdom. The 599 GTO also took the limelight during the event but the official time for its run was not available. The Ferrari California completed its run in 57 seconds.

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The designated driver of the prancing horses during the Goodwood event was the F1 test driver of Ferrari, Marc Gene. He also took for a lap the 2009 F1 car, the F60. Gene blasted to 241 kilometers an hour on the F60 around the difficult track.

Ferrari being the most successful constructor in F1 history was also represented by some of the brands classic and exotic cars from the 1950s through the 1970s. Among those which hurdled the lap were the 1972 312BB Spazzaneve, a 1959 250TR, and a 375MM which participated in the Panamerica race of 1953.

Other historical noteworthy Ferraris were the Ferrari 158 (1964), Ferrari 312/68 (1968), Ferrari 312 PB, and the 365 GTB/4 (1972).

The reason that you need insurance is to on your BMW, whether it is a car or bike is to protect other people in the event of any accident. You are financially responsible for any accident that you cause and the purpose of insurance is to insure that anybody injured in and accident you cause gets taken care of. This is the minimum insurance that you are required to have by law. There are other kinds of insurance that you can get to cover any damage to your own bike or car or for any injuries that you suffer. If you are going to have high end product like a BMW it is probably a good idea to insure it against damage.

There are a few differences between the insurance that you will get for BMW car and that for a BMW bike. The biggest difference is that bike insurance doesn’t cover the rider or any passengers. Car insurance will cover you for any injuries suffered by people in the car, this isn’t true for people on a bike. Personal injury insurance for a rider and his passenger must be purchased separately, preferrably at a specialized insurer like Carole Nash.

It will likely be quite a bit cheaper to insure your BMW bike than it will be to insure your car. This is because the damage that a bike can cause to other people in an accident is quite a bit less than the damage that a car can cause. However a lot of the savings in liability insurance will be offset by the need to buy personal injury insurance. Although you don’t legally need this type of insurance like you do liability coverage it would be crazy to ride a bike without it.

A BMW is a major investment and it needs to be insured properly. If you have spent the money on a new bike or car the last thing that you want to do is skimp on the insurance. It is important that you make sure that you have the proper coverage. It is also important to keep in mind that there are differences between insurance for cars and insurance for bikes. The last place you want to find this out is after an accident.

These cells, according to Panasonic, features a Nickel based Lithium ion chemistry. Straubel also stated that with these “cutting edge Panasonic batteries”, Tesla’s battery pack technology will provide the highest density battery packs for electric vehicles in the world.

Straubel also announced that Tesla will be delivering the Tesla Roadsters to select consumers in Japan. This will be the company’s first Asian delivery. Tesla already distributed 1,000 Roadsters to their customers in North America and Europe. The Panasonic-Tesla battery packs will be powering these green car-Roadsters. In addition to this, Tesla is also working on the production of battery packs for Daimler Smart EVs.

The company is also reportedly working on battery development programs for other vehicle and stationary customers. Panasonic and Tesla are reportedly “deepening their relationship” in their joint efforts to optimize electric vehicle cells. This was initially announced in a Panasonic factory visit by Straubel last January.

Panasonic previously announced its development of two new high capacity lithium-ion batteries late December last year. These are 3.4 ah and 4.0 ah lithium-ion cells with an optimized nickel based positive electrode. These inspired the cells produced by Panasonic for Tesla, with some alterations to fit the latter’s battery pack. To date, Panasonic is considered the largest producer of lithium-ion batteries. I can’t wait to rent a Tesla Roadster asap!

The top executive of the Italian car maker explains that the current market and policy makers are very conscious how the added acceleration will mean more fuel consumption. This also translates to more CO2 emissions.

Lamborghini is also foreseeing governments of different countries will be imposing stricter green rules which could restrict the development of their engines so their funds for research and development will zoom in on how they can surgically reduce the weight of the car for a better super car performance.

The head of R&D of Lamborghini explains that the need for speed will be limited by aerodynamic resistance. Further he explained that there will be a declining efficiency in performance when a car tries to go over 211 mph. One should also take note that there are only a few places where one can zoom at that speed. Acceleration will be key and decreasing the car’s weight is key.

The designers will be using composite materials that will be used on the right places, provide the needed stiffness, cost, and characteristics. Instead of the usual Lambo high strength steel, they will be suing more of carbon fiber and aluminum.

The plan seems to be working with the redesigned Murcielago LP670-4 SV which gained 30 horsepower by shedding off about 220 pounds off its body. Now it is a 670 horsepower charging bull.

Lamborghini is also looking into using a start-stop system to decrease emissions especially during city driving, which could also help with fuel efficiency, if the Lambo people even care about that…

Infiniti recently released the official numbers for the fuel economy of the new sports sedan Infiniti M. The new generation of the M is about 4mpg better in terms of fuel mileage than the 2010 released.

The new Infiniti M will have two engine variants. There will be a V-6 3.7L and a V-8 5.6L powerplants, each of which will be more powerful than the previous engines installed on the Infiniti M.

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The new Infiniti M56 can output 420 horsepower and a monstrous torque of 417 pound feet. These figures are very impressive since it is a 95 hp and 81 lb-ft jump compared to the reigning M45. The fuel mileage is recorded at 25 mpg while on the highway and 16 mpg during city driving. The car is 4mpg more efficient that the M45 while cruising on the highway. There is also an M56x variant which is 2mpg better than the older version.

The V-6 engine of the 2011 Infiniti M37 will give out about 330 hp and a torque of 270 lb-ft. It is also a good improvement of 27 hp and 8 lb-ft from the M45. The new M37 will hit the fuel mileage of 26 mpg while on the highway and 18 mpg while snaking along city streets.

The new Infiniti M is set to hit dealerships by March 18. The tag price starts at $46.250 for the M37 RWD and hits the roof at $60,050 for the AWD M56x.

The AF-10 is designed to perform well on the road without hurting the pocket too much of those who want to be in control of the steering wheel. This supercar from Arash is expected to have a sticker price starting at $534,000.

The Arash AF-10 was designed to steal a chunk from the sales of other supercar manufacturers, at least the small time producers like Pagani and Koenigsegg. It will also test the grounds against main players like the Ferrari and Lamborghini.

The body of the AF-10 is made mostly from carbon fiber which explains why it tips the scales at only 2,645 pounds. It is about 353 pounds lighter than the Ferrari Enzo and by 1,102 pounds compared to the SLR McLaren of Mercedes-Benz.

The powerplant under its carbon-fiber hood is derived from the DNAs of the 7.0L V8 engine of the Corvette Z06. Owners can expect an amazing output of 550 horsepower and about 465 lb-ft of torque. The power of the engine is transferred to the rear wheels by a six speed Graziano gearbox.

Aresh also plans to release a supercharged version of the AF-10 and it will be aptly tagged as the AF-10S. This variant will set the bar at 800 horsepower and whopping torque of 553 lb-ft. There are also plans to build a more aggressive 1001 horsepower unit.

The first run of the AF-10 will see 70 cars rolling off their assembly line.

The limited edition vehicle will come in two-tone paint scheme which will have red paint and a gray top. The Chinese artist will imprint the character Xiao Zhuan on the car’s plate and mark the start button and the rev counter with the same character.

Lu Hao also made a special unit which features a pattern similar to the Ge Liln porcelain used during the Song Dynasty. This one unit uses jade for its starter button. It also sports the signature of the artist. This very limited edition of the 599 GTB Fiorano will be auctioned in Beijing during the charity gala sponsored by Ferrari. Proceeds from this auction will be used to fund the schooling of Chinese students interested in engineering.

The HGTE package is engineered to provide a more dynamic and more dynamic driving experience. The set up includes stiffer springs, new calibration for the shocks, and anti roll bars. The height of the ride is also made lower to adjust the center of gravity of the design. The tires of the vehicle also use compounds which improves the grip of the tires.

The concept of Venom GT was made known to the public in 2007 but the car had to go through several revisions on the drawing board. We can assume that the designers and engineers of the Venom GT are now satisfied and it seems the car they plan to build will be a speed demon.

It will be a monster as Hennessey engineers are planning to put a 1200 horsepower V8 engine in a chassis lighter than 2400 pounds. Given that idea, 0 to 60mph may just be a wink of 2.4 seconds while 0 to 100 mph will be at a lightning 5.3 seconds.

The top speed for the Venom GT can be expected to hit 272 mph. It will take the car 20 seconds to complete a 0 to 200 mph to 0 task.

The handling also looks promising looking at the mid engine configuration, rear drive setup, moving rear wing, and its low ride profile. A picture of how the air flows around the car is creating a buzz in the four corners of the internet.

The Venom GT seems to be based on the Lotus Exige when you look at the similarities but the Venom GT can hold its own ground in terms of looks and definitely performance.

IFR Automotive is designing the system particularly for high end sports cars which by pressing some buttons, the driver can play with the ECU, the throttle, suspension settings among others.

You might have heard the name of the company recently since IFR revealed their Aspid Sports car. The architecture of their project revolves around an enclosed cockpit and lightweight composite paneling with semi-open layout for the wheels.

What they are developing though is not an innovation of what we see on the M5 of the BMW which allows adjustment of Track, Sport, Comfort are allowed. The technology they are developing permits fine car tuning to the degree that they need for their driving.

IFR is hoping that it will really be a feasible future where a touch panel will allow drivers to calibrate their suspension and other set up from their seats without having to resort to complicated devices or toolkits. It will be like a video game where you can save the settings for a particular track like the Nurburgring and then saving it so you can use the set up in the future.

A number of car manufacturers have expressed their interest with the technology. It will not be for our everyday car but for the high end vehicles. It is still in the drawing boards but as long as it gets approved for roll out, IFR might use it for their next sports car or for the speed monsters of other brands.

Despite their commitment, FOTA made known that most of the concerns raised by the majority of the teams have been set aside and ignored. FOTA will not bend the long-time values of the sport. They also refuse to revise the provisional entries they made for the 2010 World Championship.

In addition to these, the commercial rights holders have been holding millions of dollars from several F1 teams since 2006.

FOTA confirmed that they are preparing for a brand new Championship, one that will reflect the fundamental values of the sports, the participants, and the partners. The said series will have a single set of rules, transparent governance, relative lower prices for the fans and spectators around the world, as well as the stakeholders and event partners.

Moreover, the sports’ most renowned drivers, brands, sponsors, promoters, and partners will all be included in the new series.

While FOTA’s plans of a new series are still in the works, only BMW, Renault, Toyota, Brawn and McLaren have listed on the FIA list for the 2010 F1 season. Red Bull’s two teams, as well as famed Ferarri, are said to follow the present agreements.