Need For Speed Hot Pursuit on iPhone

I never managed to enjoy computer games that much. Especially with the car games, I always lose the excitement and get bored of playing games on computer. It was based on fake driving and not giving the same pleasure like driving. So I ignored games for very long time.

However, couple of days of I saw the Need For Speed Hot Pursuit in iTunes and I wanted to try it. I knew that I will get bored and delete it in couple of days. But this time, everything is totally different! The game is excellent, I enjoyed playing so much that my batteries finished in one battery (usual it lasts for two days). I know that it is fake driving but the scenario is so great, I did not even think it was boring for a minute.

Now I am very close to drive Bugatti Veyron as a police car and it is not very hard to play on iPhone. If you are getting bored nowadays or could not find a gift for your friend. This can be a very good idea :)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit/id394732447?mt=8
 

Holden Sandman Concept

Holden Sandman Concept :

Based on the VU Holden Ute the one-off special Holden Sandman is the result of a creative collaboration with Australian surf and streetwear company, Mambo.

The Sandman features a ‘Bushfire’ custom paint finish in the blazing combination of red, orange and tangerine. There’s a new retro style Sandman graphic on the tailgate, and spray-painted on its sides are updated Mambo versions of the traditional panel van mural. Depicting uniquely Australian ‘beach and bush goddess’ themes, they are interpretations of original paintings by Mambo project art director, David McKay.

 The Sandman interior is equally extravagant. The rear compartment, referred to as a ‘chill out zone’, has been transformed into a lush, plush relaxation space with freeform seating and a surround sound mobile theatre system that’s anything but a blast from the past.

 In the cabin, Mambo’s ‘Burnin’ Love’ interior theme extends to flame appliqued red leather, tangerine suede and orange velour seats and custom touches such as a translucent red instrument facia and bushfire alert instrument cluster.

 Holden’s Executive In Charge of Design, Michael Simcoe, says the Sandman panel van concept began as a sketch doodled in 1997 by young designer Andrew Smith, who was working on the new VU Holden Ute program.

Custom Star Wars Van

Custom Star Wars Van :

Toyota F3r Concept Car

Toyota F3r Concept Car :

The minivan segment had only 500,000 first-time buyers in 2004, versus 900,000 such buyers in 1994. The average age of minivan owners has inched up to 51 years. This stagnation surprises no one who follows the automotive scene. Toyota maintains–and we agree–that minivans are still incredibly efficient and practical vehicles. The F3R is Toyota’s stab at making the minivan relevant for a new generation of consumers.

 The problem, of course, is that minivans aren’t cool. Today’s young people, who were carted around in their parents’ minivans, now avoid them like the Avian Flu. The work of Calty, Toyota’s Southern California design studio, the F3R takes everything we know about minivans and turns it on its head. Exterior and packaging designer Ian Cartabiano had three main goals that he felt would distinguish the F3R from more pedestrian family haulers:
1. A very aggressive stance, with big, 22-inch wheels out at the corners.
2. A distinctive profile, with a very high nose and a wedge-shaped roof. “We didn’t want a weak, needle-nosed effect,” Cartabiano says. The inverted D-pillar is also the opposite of what you expect from a minivan.
3. A distinctive face and graphics, with a strong, T-shaped grille.

The resulting futuristic transport van has a thousand times more street cred than any minivan we’ve ever seen. The radical styling statements continue inside the F3R’s super spacious cabin, which has a nightclub-style seating pit softly illuminated by recessed lighting. Since the F3R is some 90 millimeters, or nearly four inches, wider than the current Toyota Sienna minivan, there’s lots of room here to stretch out after a day at the soccer field or during a night out on the town.

Rather than sliding doors–the death knell of the minivan–the F3R has a conventional middle door mated to a suicide-style rearmost door. Together, they create a huge opening in the side of the vehicle. Step into the airy, futuristic cabin and settle into one of the asymmetrically shaped red leather seats. Two long panorama moonroofs–something we first saw in the Nissan Quest concept several years ago–stretch the length of the cabin and let in lots of light. The instrument panel can be set either to display normal driving functions or converted to an ambient lighting panel for when the car is not in use. The floor is made of recycled rubber.

Guess the JDM Minivan :

Any way, I did an interview with the creator of this one-of-a-kind custom (I say one-of-a-kind, because unlike Japan, there are virtually no JDM Minivans available in the US). Introducing Mr. Shin Okamoto from AirRunner Suspension Systems. Mr. Okamoto was kind enough to give a presentation of his van, and his product at the DUB Booth.

Honda Odyssey 1996 :

If we had our way, we'd devote an entire issue of Super Street to the JDM van craze-but we can't. Not only do we not have the power to do so, but there aren't enough JDM vans here in the States to warrant 100-plus glossy pages of tuned mom wagon hotness, either. You can probably count the number of sick JDM vans in the United States on one hand, and here's one of them.

variation for car wheels

variation for car wheels :

The first thing any car needs is a new set of wheels. Billet Star Japan was showing off its 17-inch rims designed specifically for these Kei cars.

VIP Style definitions for Minivans

VIP Style definitions for Minivans Gallery:

Toyota Estimas are still huge in Japan. One of our favorites is this Sexy Custom Estima. No, we didn't make that name up.

 It was common to see 10-plus monitors in most of these vans. Unlike what we see here in the States (and Europe), Japanese coachbuilders somehow found a way to cram a s***load of monitors into these vans without turning any of them DUB-show reject eyesores. Who could have thought that an interior packed with 25 monitors could still somehow look understated and reserved

Lounge-like interiors and 50-inch flat screens were common in many of these vans. Our favorite Pimp My Ride-shaming interior belonged to luxury tuner Fabulous; these guys didn't just stop at a 50-inch plasma and leather recliners - they installed marble flooring!

Check out the sexy demon camber!

Blind Date Custom Van

Blind Date Custom Van Pivture :

Custom Green Microvan

Custom Green Microvan Picture :

extreme Japanese custom vans

extreme Japanese custom vans Galleries :

MINI’s JCW Challenge Race Car

MINI’s New JCW Challenge Race Car :

Power enhancements are at the core of the striking CHALLENGE car’s modifications. As well as a re-developed twin-scroll turbocharger, the standard MINI Cooper S engine receives modified pistons, air filter, air intake passage, catalytic converter, exhaust components, electronic sensors and engine management system.

 Numerous chassis and suspension tweaks add to what is a finely-tuned racing package. The new suspension system features adjustable damper units from KW Automotive, designed specifically for motorsport. A six-speed manual gearbox transmits power to 17″ front wheels made by Borbet and shod with exclusive new racing tyres manufactured by Dunlop.

Body revisions based on the John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit, currently available from all MINI dealers, are key features of the CHALLENGE car’s set-up. To generate increased downforce at higher speeds, CHALLENGE car owners can expect a new adjustable rear spoiler, rear diffuser and performance front spoiler. The new braking system performs exceptionally. Large four-piston calipers mean the car can go from 62 – 0mph in just 3.1 seconds. A race-specific ABS configuration and an air-pressure elevating system complete the product modifications, which together equate to a vehicle 30kg lighter than the previous CHALLENGE car.

Safety measures perfect the array of MINI CHALLENGE car features. A roll cage welded firmly to the body of the car houses RECARO bucket seats combined with a six-point safety belt, along with the HANS (Head And Neck Support) system used in Formula 1 cars.

Although the car is designed for race participation, private owners may find owning a MINI CHALLENGE car a compelling prospect. However, the car will not be licensed for public roads and as such is expected to maintain its appeal among racing enthusiasts.

The MINI Challenge race series is fast gaining presence and popularity around the world. Since 2004, Challenge races have been staged in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and New Zealand. In 2008, MINI Australia will also hold a Challenge competition.

Race teams will receive the first MINI CHALLENGE cars from March 2008. Private customers not competing in the MINI Challenge series can expect deliveries of cars from June 2008. An order form for the car can be downloaded from 11 September 2007 at www.MINI.com/challenge-car and the expected price is €49,900 inc. VAT.

Hamann Mini Cooper R56

Hamann Mini Cooper R56 :

At the beginning of 2007 Hamann created a special aerodynamic kit for Mini R56. After a year and a half the car tuning company completes this tuning package with performance improvements for all engines that equip this small speedy car. For Mini Cooper S the guys from Hamann modified the control unit and the 1.6 turbo engine can develop now 204 HP. They also offer a stronger kit for this Cooper S called SportKit CS 230 that will upgrade the car’s engine cooling unit and it also has a new intercooler and exhaust system. This performance kit will take the car to 230 HP and 330 Nm. As a result, this car’s top speed is now 238 km/h and it could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.6 seconds. For Mini Cooper D, a car that normally has 110 HP, Hamann offers a power boost of 26 HP.

Mini Cooper S-217 Limited Edition

Mini Cooper S-217 Limited Edition Body-kit :

The introduction of the Mini One wasn't that impressive but as time went by more and more people who drove the car came out very impressed. It became clear that the BMW engineers had taken care of the smallest details. The happy few who have driven one will know : this is a serious fun car.

The people at Carzone Specials realized this and they decided to develop a bodykit for the new mini according to the well known CS standards : aggressive but in perfect harmony with the original lines of the car.

This bodykit consists of : full front bumper, full rear bumper, sideskirts and wheelarch extensions. The kit will fit the Mini One, Cooper and Cooper S. The bonnet grille and double center-exit exhaust shown in the pictures are available from your local Carzone Specials dealer too.

The car in the pictures below is a Mini Cooper S. Belgian tuner FGA Motorsport provided the extra power which gives this Mini 217bhp. To get the extra power safely on the tarmac we upgraded the suspension with a German KW inox-line coilover kit giving this car a superbe roadhandling. Alessio`s ‘Turbo brimetal’ 18x7.5 alu wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 225/40 ZR18 tyres make this package complete. 

Carzone Specials wants to emphasize the exclusiveness of this bodykit and therefor a "Limited Edition" of this bodykit will be limited to 100 pieces per country. This bodykit will be availeble only as a complete set with an exclusive certificate.

MINI Creates a New U.S.

MINI Creates a New U.S. Segment : 

There is no other car like the MINI Cooper in the U.S. marketplace: MINI Cooper's size, quality, engineering, and distinctive design gives the car a unique position. MINI is creating a completely new market in the U.S., the small, premium car sector.

The new MINI Cooper is the first all-new product from the MINI brand since its inception in 1959. The 11' 10" Cooper features the latest in BMW Group engineering and safety technology such as six airbags, all‑round disc brakes as standard, and features such as Dynamic Stability Control and Electronic Brake Distribution are available as options.

MINI Cooper 1960's

1960's MINI Cooper 2 :

Mini Cooper Racing Car

Mini Cooper Racing Car :

New Ford Focus Charity Campaign

A few weeks ago I received an invitation to Ford Focus Global Drive event in London. This was my first event as a blogger. Event took place in Hub, London and it has an excellent interior; a good place for my first event. Unfortunately, this event did not have the new Ford Focus, it was about the Global Drive campaign.

You might wonder what Global Drive is! We all know what Ford Focus is :) Global Drive is a campaign to donate $10 000 to a charity. This campaign does not finish here, in addition to support a charity you will have chance to drive the new Ford Focus in Spain :) And the costs are covered by Ford. Sounds great!

What you have to do? Go to your Facebook page and type this to your address bar http://www.facebook.com/FordFocus then Like it :) And does this “create a video that is no longer than 2 minutes explaining why you want to be one of the first to test drive the 2012 Ford Focus and how you'd start something more for a good cause with the local market equivalent of $10,000 (USD). Be creative!” That’s all :)

Did I upload it? I will ;)

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Volkswagen's approach to Black Cab: Let's make it left hand drive!

I have just recently found a concept vehicle from Volkswagen and I decided to share with you. No, I didn’t hit my head to wall and decided to change the concept of my blog. This concept is London Taxi concept. I really don’t know whether it will be production or not but even this possibility made me happy.

If you ever visited UK, you might have noticed the lovely Black Cab. They look very nostalgic from outside and they do their best to make you feel the nostology inside your internal organs. Because, their rear suspension is still leaf spring. The same suspension system which can be seen in Gladiator movie (Movie took place in BC times)! Each terrain alteration is directly sent your spinal cord with no point. I have no idea why they still use this meaningless technology in 2010! Probably the answer is; it is cheap.

It looks amazing from each angle. I really like the current Black Cab but there is no need to accommodate something which deserve place in British Museum. Actually I was expecting to see rear hinged doors for better comfort. Black Cab’s main advantage is spacious interior and Rolls Royce style rear doors! VW just missed that point. And it should be right hand drive!

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