Oct 02 2008

Nissan GT-R

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Automotive Features

The Nissan GT-R is a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of “the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere” and achieved a lap time of 7:38 around the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife, one of the fastest times achieved by a production-spec vehicle to date. Under the hood, the Nissan GT-R features an all-new 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 producing 480 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque (estimated), while meeting ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) standards. The engine is backed by an all-new, paddle-shifted, GR6-type dual clutch rear transaxle. The new Nissan GT-R is built on an exclusive all-new Premium Midship platform. This new platform ...

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Oct 01 2008

New SEAT Models Shown At Paris Motor Show

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Automotive Features

Never one to rest on its laurels, SEAT will be expanding its recently-launched Ibiza line-up at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, with the unveiling of the fire-breathing Cupra and ultra-green Ecomotive models. Set to make their Show debuts on 2 October, the Cupra and Ecomotive are highly significant additions to the sharp-looking new Ibiza range - at a stroke, they become respectively the meanest and greenest versions of SEAT's supermini. The Cupra is brimming with sophisticated technology. It uses a 180 PS 1.4-litre petrol engine, featuring not only a turbocharger but also a supercharger, an approach beneficial to both power delivery and fuel efficiency. Furthermore, this compact yet potent powerplant is mated ...

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Sep 21 2008

GamerDNA.com – What Are You Made Of?

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Gaming Features

GamerDNA.com, the social platform for videogame identity and discovery, today announced a milestone 500,000 quizzes have been completed on the site by gamers looking to define their gaming preferences, interests and unique gaming identity. To celebrate the initial success of the quiz system, GamerDNA will further expand their gamer identity platform in the coming months with the addition of new quizzes, aggregation of more gameplay information, and new tools for discovering games. “The quiz system is central to the identity defining capabilities of GamerDNA.com and we are thrilled with the positive response that it has received thus far from the community,” said Jon Radoff, CEO of GamerDNA, Inc. “Our goal was to have quizzes on the site that are fun ...

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Sep 14 2008

The New Honda Insight Concept

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Automotive Features

Honda has revealed a concept of its affordable family hybrid car, to be displayed at the Paris Motor Show next month. Honda has revealed a concept of its affordable family hybrid car, to be displayed at the Paris Motor Show next month. The production version goes on sale in Spring 2009, and will be priced significantly lower than any other hybrid car on the market, making petrol-electric technology accessible to more people. The car will be named Insight, reviving the name of the 1999 hybrid coupe – the first production hybrid car to be sold in Europe. Takeo Fukui, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co. said: “The original Honda ...

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Sep 10 2008

The Lotus Evora

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Automotive Features

With its stunning visual impact, exhilarating all-round dynamic performance, innovative chassis technology and high levels of luxury, packaging and convenience, the Evora heralds an exciting new era for Lotus. The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise made its debut in 1995, The Evora enters the sports car market as currently the world’s only mid-engined 2+2. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 1350 kg (prototype specification), the Evora promises breathtaking performance. During preliminary testing around the famous Nürburgring, the Lotus chassis engineers report that it is extremely agile and great fun to drive - even when clad with the full development disguise that ...

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Aug 28 2008

The Trident Iceni Is Coming…

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Automotive Features

Trident Performance Vehicles have designed and produced a two-seater sports car that can reach over 200mph, get from 0-60mph in under 4 seconds and deliver up to 100mpg*. Whilst city cars (MEGA City, Ze-O, G-Wiz) work brilliantly for people who live and work in a city, Trident represent those that travel on the M1, the M4, the M6 to get to work, people who live in rural locations and those situations where electric cars are not (for the time being) viable due to their comparitively short range. In the meantime, the Trident Iceni offers current technology that is available now which reduces fuel consumption and therefore reduces emissions. It's a diesel sports ...

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Aug 24 2008

New Foundation Accelerates Growth In Zero Emission Driving

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Automotive Features, Energy, Engineering

Consumers and businesses are increasingly more concerned about global warming and climate change, and market demand for zero emission electric cars is developing rapidly. As a result, a whole new technology base needs to emerge quickly, to keep pace with social and legislative change. Liberty Electric Cars recognises that a significant challenge to turn innovative zero emission ideas into volume production rests with the industry's first tier of component suppliers. The purpose of the Liberty Zero Emission Vehicle Foundation is to raise awareness, and attract funds and investment into this sector from private and public sources. It will accelerate the market introduction of zero emission vehicle technologies, over what can be achieved by global market forces alone. Barry Shrier, CEO, Liberty ...

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Aug 21 2008

Silverlight – Is This Going To Be Web 3.0?

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Software Features

It’s not that often when a technology comes along that leaves me amazed. You know, the sort of thing when you look at it you think “wow, this is good. Not just good, but perhaps is going to make a difference to websites in a very real way in the near future”. I got this impression when I sat in on a Silverlight demonstration today. Whilst Microsoft sometimes does things in an odd way, this is clearly a technology that they’ve taken time and effort to think out. Here’s what they have to say: Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device plug-in for delivering ...

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Aug 03 2008

The BRB Evolution

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Automotive Features

There are cars, and then there are those that look like they could well be Batman’s next set of wheels. In this case, the BRB Evolution fits firmly into the latter category. What makes it special? Well, it’s taking a different tack to the usual ‘oh we should all go electric’ environmental argument – actually accepting that most people like and want cars. As such, the trick of the BRB Evolution is to fold in half – great when there isn’t much in the way of parking spaces. In the future, there’s going to be an even bigger demand globally for cars then there is now. ...

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Jul 26 2008

The One-Wheeled Wonder

Posted by Mr Butterscotch as Automotive Features

If you like your transport minimal, then the Uno single-wheeled motorbike might just be your thing. It certainly looks like a mode of transport that is a) ready for a future of low-emission requirements and b) should provide a really fun way of getting around. The vehicle has been constructed by 19 year old Ben J Poss Gulak, who came up with the unique design of the one-wheeler that runs on electricity alone. As with other similar vehicles, this means that it is completely silent when in operation. Naturally you might be wondering how it stays up when it only has one wheel, given the conventional wisdom of a ...

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Pagani Zonda R

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