BMW Building Inventory of Hybrid X6

Hybrid Nano in the Works

    Tata chairman Ratan Tata was once again quoted a hybrid version of the Nano is in the works.

    Source: India's Tata says plans Nano hybrid cars: report | Reuters
    SEOUL (Reuters) - India's Tata Group is planning to produce hybrid versions of its Nano, billed as the world's cheapest car, to join in the environment-friendly trend, its chairman said in an interview with a South Korean newspaper.

    The Maeil Business Newspaper on Monday quoted Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group...

    No real details are available (price, date, type of hybrid, etc...). I would imagine Tata is looking a mild version of the Nano, in lines with their low price ($2,000). So, a small increment in fuel efficiency would be in line with a start-stop system in place.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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2010 Lexus LS 600h L Gets a Price Increase

    The Lexus LS 600h L will have a price adjustment, along with the RX 450h. Lexus is increasing the MSRP of the LS to $108,800. The updated 2010 LS 600h L is scheduled to arrive in dealerships at the end of this month.

    The 450h is also seeing a $900 price increase.

    Press Release follows:

    Price Adjustments on select Lexus Models - New Exterior Styling Includes Revised Front Grille, Bumper and Taillights - Interior Enhancements Include Increased Trunk Capacity - New Subscription-Based Lexus Enform(TM) with Safety Connect(TM) Telematics System

    TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus today announced a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $108,800 for the enhanced 2010 LS 600h L premium luxury hybrid sedan which will arrive at dealerships later this month.
    MSRP adjustments were also announced on select current 2010 Lexus models including HS 250h, ES 350, IS 250, IS 350, IS 250C, IS 350C, IS F, GS 350, GS 460, GS 450h, LS 460, SC 430, RX 350, RX 450h and LX 570. The MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.

    The Lexus LS 600h L debuts revamp styling and new luxury amenities for 2010. The 2010 LS 600h L features the following revisions: front grille with a unique design, 19-inch alloy wheels, bumper, blue-tinted taillights, license plate surround and exhaust diffusers. Also new are advanced front active headrests, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, standard Intuitive Park Assist with Advance Parking Guidance and Intelligent High-Beam. The LS 600h L is available in three new exterior colors to freshen its exterior color palette: Blue Harbor Metallic, Peridot Mica and Satin Cashmere Mica.

    New and updated luxury amenities and user technology features for the LS 600h L include a driver's seat with auto slide-away; rear power sunshade; an LCD instrument cluster; Lexus Navigation system with casual language recognition; Bluetooth® phonebook download capability and music playing capability with USB/iPod® connectivity and Bluetooth audio streaming. Trunk capacity for the LS 600h L grows by nearly two cubic feet.

    Other new standard features for 2010 include the Cold Weather Package with a windshield deicer, more effective heater and heavy-duty battery.

    Luxury options are endless as the Premium Package II includes butterfly rear headrest and left rear seat with lumbar massage. In addition, the Executive Class Seating Package II adds 18-inch 10-spoke wheels with new design, and power rear driver's side seat and ottoman with lumbar massage.

    Lexus Enform(TM) with Safety Connect(TM) is an all-new telematics system available by subscription. Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is standard on all LS 600h L. Complimentary one-year trial subscriptions of Lexus Enform with Safety Connect are included on all purchases of new LS 600h L. The Lexus Enform and the Safety Connect response center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - every day of the year.

    Lexus Insider(TM), a complimentary, opt-in service available without a subscription, is also standard on Lexus Enform equipped LS 600h L vehicles. The service offers in-vehicle audio casts with useful vehicle tips and event information, as well as insights into exclusive owners' benefits. As part of the Lexus Enform navigation platform, XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather(TM) are available via individual XM® subscriptions. All XM services include a complimentary 90-day trial subscription.

    The price increases on other select Lexus models range from $300 for the IS 250 and IS 350 to $900 for the GS 450h and SC 430. The new prices will become effective with vehicles produced on December, 2009.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Subaru Bringing Hybrid Tourer to LA

    Subaru will be bringing the Hybrid Tourer Concept to the Los Angeles Auto Show, where they will also announce their intention to build a hybrid by 2012. It's not clear if the Tourer will become a reality (not likely), a new hybrid model will be built, or if the hybrid engine will find its way into a model that's currently available.

    The hybrid from Subaru uses two electric motors powered by lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. The electric motors are mated to the direct-injection 2.0-liter turbocharged boxer engine. The hybrid motor, of course, powers the all-wheel system.

    The setup uses only the rear electric motor at low speeds, while under normal driving conditions, the gasoline engine is used. When more power is needed, the rear electric motor again kicks in. And finally, for optimum grip, the front motor will be engaged when needed – for example when accelerating up a hill.

    Press Release Follows:
    The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept Car shows a possible future for hybrid vehicle technology and is being used to highlight Subaru’s announcement that it will develop a gas/electric hybrid system based on Subaru’s boxer engine for launch in 2012.

    The most striking feature of the concept car is its unique gull-wing doors that emphasize its spacious interior. The interior highlights a grand touring concept focused on interior volume and comfort. It features four independent seats with open spaces surrounding the occupants. Through clever packaging of the AWD system, a flat floor design is created allowing increased leg room for rear seat passengers.

    Powering the Hybrid Tourer is a 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed direct fuel-injection turbo gasoline engine that improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. The turbo has been designed to improve engine responsiveness and environmental friendliness and utilizes Subaru’s Lineartronic (CVT) mated to a new Hybrid system that incorporates Symmetrical AWD. The powertrain features a unique gas/hybrid two-motor system with an electric power/drive motor in the front and another drive motor in the rear. The electric motors are powered by new high-performance lithium batteries.

    At start-up and extremely low speeds when fuel efficiency is low, such as when driving the car into a garage, the rear electric motor is primarily used, which allows driving without engaging the gasoline engine. During normal driving, the front engine is primarily used. Under full acceleration, the rear motor assists the driving power of the engine to achieve advanced driving performance. When accelerating uphill, the front motor, which is normally used as a power generator, transfers power to the front axle for improved performance. The Hybrid Tourer Concept also implements a stop/start system that stops the engine when the car comes to a halt to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Toyota Targeting Increased Hybrid Sales in China

Toyota Recall to Shorten Gas Pedals

    Toyota is beginning its recall of vehicles affected by the accelerator pedal getting stuck either in the floor mats or otherwise.  To solve the problem, Toyota will shorten the gas pedals, plus change the floor mats.

    Toyota has already notified customers to remove their old floor mats until a fix could be made.

    In April 2010, Toyota will begin installing the redesigned pedals.  They will also, if you want, repurchase or replace your floor mats.

    A software modification is also being made.  If the accelerator and the brake are pushed at the same time, the brake will override the gas pedal, ensuring you slow down.  The software fix is being applied on the Camry, Avalon, and Lexus ES 350, IS 350 and IS 250 models.

    Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners in December 2009.  Owners may contact Toytoa at 1-800-331-4331, Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

    Affected vehicles are:
    Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
         LEXUS / ES350     2007-2010
         LEXUS / IS     2006-2010
         TOYOTA / AVALON     2005-2010
         TOYOTA / CAMRY     2007-2010
         TOYOTA / PRIUS     2004-2009
         TOYOTA / TACOMA     2005-2010
         TOYOTA / TUNDRA     2007-2010
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AutoArt 1/24 Porsche 911 Cup cars-photo review

Eagle Weslake V12

Sloting Plus Reynard info

    Shown here previously (and first I believe) the new Sloting Plus Reynard. This car is a planned release for the first quarter of 2010. Final price not yet set. The plastic injection molded car will be made in China with the Sloting Plus parts (which are made in Spain).

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Grand Am 2010 TV Schedule - All races on Speed


    GRAND-AM, SPEED Look to Continue Momentum from Successful 2009 Season

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov., 2009) - All 12 races on the 2010 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 schedule will be televised live on SPEED, GRAND-AM officials announced today.

    America's premier road racing sanctioning body looks to continue momentum from the 2009 season, when SPEED viewership increased 42 percent and the number of households watching the races increased 39 percent over the 2008 season.

    In addition, eight of the 10 GRAND-AM KONI Sports Car Challenge races will be televised on SPEED next season.

    The 2010 Rolex Series campaign opens with the 48th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Saturday, Jan. 30. SPEED coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, prior to the 3:25 p.m. ET green flag, and lasts until 11 p.m. ET. Coverage resumes at 7 a.m. ET and will run to the finish at 4 p.m. ET.

    GRAND-AM will continue to expand its fan-friendly activities during the events. In 2009, the pre-race fan walk and driver autograph session received overwhelming positive response from the fans, teams and drivers.

    "I was amazed at the fan response this past season," said Mike Johnson, team manager for Stevenson Motorsports. "This year has been the largest single improvement I've seen in 10 years of GRAND-AM, in what they're doing to get people to the race track. This year, with everything GRAND-AM has done with the pit walk and the schedule of the weekends, has been great. Everywhere we go we feel like we're part of a major event; everyone's having a great time."

    In addition to the fan-friendly initiatives at each event, GRAND-AM continues its focus on keeping fans in touch with the series through grand-am.com, developing a new feature to download the Rolex Series TV schedule to various electronic calendars. This function enables fans to stay in tune with the series by setting the broadcast dates and times with reminders on their calendars.

    The next event for the Rolex Series will be testing at Daytona International Speedway on Dec. 8-9. The 2010 season kicks off with the "Roar Before the Rolex 24," a Jan. 8-10 test at Daytona for both the Rolex Series and KONI Challenge.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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2010 9ff Speed9 Specification

    2010 9ff Speed9 Technical Data and Specification

    This is 9ff Speed9 bi-turbo engine generations 650 horsepower and delivers 890 nm torque at just 2850 rpm. This is achieved by the 9ff F650 VTG turbochargers, 100 cell sports catalytic converter as well as the 9ff stainless steel exhaust manifolds. Other measures like the 9ff sports air filter, the 9ff ECU upgrade and the 9ff sports exhaust system.

    The demanding chassis, consisting of adjustable stabilizers on the front and rear axles, double springs, and four aluminum spring plates, support ambitious driving. One can also count on the 9ff brake system consisting of 380 mm compound brake discs in combination with 6-piston calipers and 9ff brake pads.

    The 9ff Speed9 is available as a complete vehicle as well as a rebuilding order on the basis of a Porsche 997 Turbo.2010 9ff Speed9 Specifications


    Tuner 9ff

    Engine Location Mid

    Drive Type Rear Wheel



    Engine

    Engine Configuration O

    Cylinders 6

    Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged

    Displacement 3.60 L | 219.7 cu in. | 3600.9 cc.

    Valves 24 valves.

    4 valves per cylinder.

    Valvetrain DOHC

    Horsepower 650.00 BHP (478.4 KW)

    Torque 890.00 NM (656.2 Ft-Lbs)

    HP / Liter 180.6 BHP / Liter

    Fuel Feed Fuel Injected

    Block Aluminum

    Head Aluminum



    Standard Transmission

    Gears 6

    Transmission Semi-Automatic

    Clutch Twin Clutch

    Porsche PDK








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2010 9ff Speed9 Specification

    2010 9ff Speed9 Technical Data and Specification

    This is 9ff Speed9 bi-turbo engine generations 650 horsepower and delivers 890 nm torque at just 2850 rpm. This is achieved by the 9ff F650 VTG turbochargers, 100 cell sports catalytic converter as well as the 9ff stainless steel exhaust manifolds. Other measures like the 9ff sports air filter, the 9ff ECU upgrade and the 9ff sports exhaust system.

    The demanding chassis, consisting of adjustable stabilizers on the front and rear axles, double springs, and four aluminum spring plates, support ambitious driving. One can also count on the 9ff brake system consisting of 380 mm compound brake discs in combination with 6-piston calipers and 9ff brake pads.

    The 9ff Speed9 is available as a complete vehicle as well as a rebuilding order on the basis of a Porsche 997 Turbo.2010 9ff Speed9 Specifications


    Tuner 9ff

    Engine Location Mid

    Drive Type Rear Wheel



    Engine

    Engine Configuration O

    Cylinders 6

    Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged

    Displacement 3.60 L | 219.7 cu in. | 3600.9 cc.

    Valves 24 valves.

    4 valves per cylinder.

    Valvetrain DOHC

    Horsepower 650.00 BHP (478.4 KW)

    Torque 890.00 NM (656.2 Ft-Lbs)

    HP / Liter 180.6 BHP / Liter

    Fuel Feed Fuel Injected

    Block Aluminum

    Head Aluminum



    Standard Transmission

    Gears 6

    Transmission Semi-Automatic

    Clutch Twin Clutch

    Porsche PDK








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Porsche and VW deal done

Ferrari 599 video

    Not recent story but I thought it was worth posting.

    Luxury car maker Ferrari unveil a unique special edition model in Beijing with Formula One racer Michael Schumacher on hand to discuss the craftsmanship.
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Slot MiniAuto 62

    SLOT MINIAUTO 62 – DICIEMBRE


    La portada de la revista Slot MiniAuto del mes diciembre esta dedicada al nuevo Hispano Suiza Type 68 de Slot Classic. Se destaca así mismo el nuevo Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 GT de Carrera, el Vanwall de Cartrix, el nuevo Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT de Ninco Sport, y el Nissan GT-R R35 de Superslot.

    En el interior se desvelan, en exclusiva, las primeras imágenes del nuevo Reynard 2QK LM en 1:32 de Sloting Plus. La primera entrevista que concede Peter Pré, y además, las pruebas del nuevo Ninco XLot Ferrari F430, Matra 768B de Le Mans Miniatures, el Alfa Romeo 33/2 de Cursa Models y del Ecurie Ecosse Transporter de Peter Pré.
    En nuestra sección Sport un reportaje con todas las clasificaciones del Campeonato de España de Slot.


    (Más información en www.revistasprofesionales.com)



    SLOT MINIAUTO 62 – DECEMBER

    The Slot Miniauto cover of December is dedicated to the new Slot Classic Hispano Suiza Type 68. Likewise, highlights the new Carrera Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 GT, the Vanwall of Cartrix, the new Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT Ninco Sport, and Scalextric’s Nissan GT-R R35.

    Inside are revealed, exclusively, the surprising images of the new Sloting Plus Reynard 2QK LM at 1:32. The first interview with Peter Prè, and also testing the new Ferrari F430 Ninco XLot, Matra 768B Le Mans Miniatures, Alfa Romeo 33/2 Cursa Models and the Peter Prè handcrafted Ecurie Ecosse Transporter.
    In our Slot Sport section a report with all the Spanish Slot Championship results.

    (More information on www.revistasprofesionales.com)
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Toyota Already Selling Out of New Sai Hybrid

    Toyota already has 14,000 Pre-orders for the new SAI Hybrid, due out in Japan in December. (Source: Reuters).

    Toyota had targeted 3,000 units a month. That the Sai, said to be rated at 23 km/liter or 54 mpg (Japanese rating, not EPA), is already close to half their annual target says a lot about the Japanese incentive plan for hybrids.

    The new Sai hybrid is the Toyota sister to the Lexus HS 250h. Like the Prius, it will be a dedicated hybrid platform, but will have a bigger engine than the Prius. It's being built on the same platform and with the same drvivetrain as the HS 250h, but will be differentiated in the interior and exterior from the Lexus Hybrid.

    The push in Japan for hybrids is at a fever pitch right now. Incentives worth up to 280,000 yen ($3,150) for the Sai are helping fuel the current drive. That's about a 10% discount on a car that's being sold for 3.38 million yen ($38,020) which is about 15% less than the Lexus HS 250h.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Sloting Plus gears/hollow axle


    From Jacques of Sloting Plus:

    We present you our new (sidewinder) spur gears Z25 red and Z26 silver for complete our range.
    Manufactured in duraluminium, they are perfectly compatible with our pinions or any other with module 0,5 !
    Also, new hollow axle ( 50 and 55 mm length x 2,38 mm diameter ).
    High resistance stainless steel axle tempered, straightened and polished !
    Kind regards
    Jacques
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EPA Releases Fuel Economy Figures for 2009

    The EPA is projecting another increase in fuel efficiency for MY 2009 vehicles. That's the fifth consecutive year in a row in which car makers and buyers have made and bought more fuel efficient cars. Although the gain from last year was small, 21.0 mpg to 21.1 mpg, the five year gain sits at 9% since 2004.

    The numbers for 2008 were finalized in the report, while the numbers for 2009 are still being projected, with the authors cautioning that 2009 has been turbulent and "It is impossible to predict whether actual MY2009 fuel economy will be higher or lower than the preliminary MY2009 value."

    The fuel efficiency gains (if they are realized) are coming despite the prediction that weight and performance will also be increasing from 2008, albeit slightly.

    Something to keep in mind when you read the following table:
    Most of the CO2 emissions and fuel economy values in this report are a single adjusted composite (combined city/highway) CO2 emissions or fuel economy value, consistent with the real-world estimates for city and highway fuel economy provided to consumers on new vehicle labels, in the EPA/DOE Fuel Economy Guide, and in EPA's Green Vehicle Guide.

    MY2007 – 2009 Marketing Group Fuel Economy and Carbon Dioxide Emissions
    (Adjusted Composite Values)
    Marketing
    Group
    MY2007
    MY2008
    MY2009
    Fuel Economy
    CO2
    Fuel Economy
    CO2
    Fuel Economy
    CO2


    (mpg)
    (g/mi)
    (mpg)
    (g/mi)
    (mpg)
    (g/mi)
    Honda
    23.3
    382
    23.9
    372
    23.6
    376
    Hyundai-Kia
    22.9
    388
    23.7
    374
    23.4
    380
    Toyota
    23.3
    382
    22.8
    389
    23.2
    383
    Volkswagen
    21.9
    405
    22.3
    398
    22.8
    398
    Nissan
    21.3
    418
    21.9
    406
    21.6
    411
    BMW
    21.5
    415
    21.2
    419
    21.6
    412
    General Motors
    19.2
    463
    19.7
    452
    19.9
    447
    Ford
    18.9
    471
    19.4
    459
    20.5
    434
    Chrysler
    18.6
    479
    19.3
    460
    18.7
    476
    All
    20.6
    432
    21
    424
    21.1
    422

    One thing to keep in mind when you see such small overall gains is the upcoming changes in the CAFE rules.  Car makers are going to be pushed to increase their fuel efficiency at a high rate over the coming years.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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One Million Miles of Plug-in Hybrid Driving

    The Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA), run by the US Dept of Energy (DOE), has now run their plug-in hybrid test vehicles for one million miles.

    Using fleet and public drivers the AVTA is attempting to assess and demonstrate Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). They have now surpassed the 1 million mile mark, plus they have had 26,000 'charging events' to date. With more than 215 PHEVs, and 12 different PHEV models, the test fleet is testing benchmark performance.

    The testing has looking at energy consumption, via gas or electricity, in a wide range of operating conditions. The test vehicles are in 23 states and Canada. They are also examining the various factors that affect PHEVs, such as air temperature and human behavior.



    See the report from July to get a good idea of what the AVTA is looking at with their test fleet. It's amazing what a difference driving 'aggresively' vs 'mild' can do to gas mileage.

    By measuring the different factors, the AVTA hopes to demonstrate vehicle energy consumption results and potential electric grid impacts.

    The AVTA's PHEV testing effort involves more than 75 testing partners, including electric utilities; city, county, state, federal and provincial governments; universities and colleges; clean air agencies; private companies and other organizations. As part of the AVTA, INL also collaborates with testing partner Argonne National Laboratory, which performs laboratory dynamometer testing of each PHEV model tested on the road. This testing partnership provides an important link between standard laboratory test results and real-world performance. In addition to Argonne, INL also collaborates with other DOE laboratories by sharing PHEV data analysis and reporting.

    The AVTA is conducted by Idaho National Laboratory and the Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec) for DOE's Vehicle Technologies Program. The AVTA also tests other electric drive vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicles and neighborhood electric vehicles. Additional information about the testing results can be found at http://avt.inel.gov/

    INL is one of DOE's 10 multiprogram national laboratories. The INL performs work in each of DOE's strategic goal areas: energy, national security, science and environment. INL is the nation's leading center for nuclear energy research and development. Day-to-day management and operation of the laboratory is the responsibility of Battelle Energy Alliance.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Toyota Lowers HS 250h Expectations

    Toyota told Ward's auto they were dropping their annual sales goals for the HS 250h in the US from it's current 25,000 units a year to 20,000 - 22,000. And not because the US is rejecting the HS 250h, either.

    Instead, sales are going so well in Japan Toyota is keeping inventory there, instead.

    Toyota started out by targeting 30,000 units a year, but dropped to 25,000.  Now they are redirecting another 3,000 to 5,000 units elsewhere.  They also tripled production of the HS 250h back in October.

    Japan's policy for encouraging hybrid sales is certainly doing just that.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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International Motor Racing Research Center

    There's a place in Watkins Glen, a wonderful place... no not (just) the race track, The International Motor Racing Research Center. Yeah, I know you might not have heard of it, but on your next trip (or your first trip) to The Glen this is a must see stop for any motor sports fan.

    The Center has probably one of the best motor sports book collections anywhere in the US. On any topic of racing there's information to be found. Trans Am... check, would you like to educate yourself a bit more about the Targa Floria... yup there are books there on that topic too. And what can conservatively be described as a mountain of reference material on Ferrari... god more "red" books there than you can shake a checkered flag at.

    Let's say you have a few hours to kill before you want to fight the traffic on your way to the Rolex Series Race or maybe it's a rainy day on your weekend trip to the Glen for Nascar, the Center is the perfect place to check out. You will find plenty to occupy yourself for hours. At the Center you will find not only a race car prominently displayed (the cars change 4-5 times a year according to Center Curator and Librarian Mark Steigerwald) but also some memorabilia on display as well.
    There are regular programs to attend during the year. Notables include Brock Yates, Rob and Chris Dyson, George Follmer, the list is really endless.

    The Center maintains collections of rare books, film, photographs, racing magazines, and if you're a fan of the Group C days of IMSA... well you'd be crazy NOT to visit the Center at your earliest opportunity.

    It's pretty simple any library with a McLaren in the center is simply the most beautiful place on earth!

    The International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen
    610 S. Decatur Street
    Watkins Glen, NY 14891-1613

    (607) 535-9044

    research@racingarchives.org
    http://racingarchives.org/
    Hours of Operation:
    9 am - 5 pm Monday through Saturday; and Sundays on some race weekends.
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BMW 1-series Hybrid

    Car and Driver has spotted a BMW 1-series Hybrid out and about in testing.

    There's no way this is going to hit the production side of things for at least a few years, but Car and Driver is saying they may have been looking at what is to come in 2013.

    They are also guessing the next generation 1-series might get a mild hybrid system, not a full hybrid system. So expect a start-stop, regenerative braking system used to assist in acceleration or to at least keep the fuel efficiency numbers up for less cost.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Latest Poll Says 45 Percent Embrace Hybrids

    The AP conducted a poll to determine peoples environmental consideration. In a telephone survey of more than 1,000 adults, AP and NBC Universal found that "60 percent of those surveyed felt either a "great deal" or "a lot" of personal responsibility to protect the environment, while 37 percent rarely, if ever, even thought about the impact of their actions on the Earth's health."

    About 45 percent of those surveyed embraced the idea of gas-electric hybrid cars, but only 1 in 5 would be very likely to buy such a vehicle, and half said they were "not at all likely" to buy one.

    Since hybrid sales range from 2-3+% of the overall auto sales each month, that's not a surprising number to see.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Toyota May Shorten Gas Pedal

2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Priced for December Launch

    The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will arrive in December with a base MSRP of $89,725, including destination and handling charges.

    With that price and a fuel efficiency rating of 17 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, the X6 will not be competing against the fuel sipping Prius. Instead, the X6 is designed to compete in the luxury division.

    The two-mode hybrid mates a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with two electric motors will be BMW's first hybrid and will showcase their strategy for hybrid technology. Power and comfort, with a bump in fuel efficiency.

    2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 additional US standard over US X6 xDrive50i
    • 7-speed automatic transmission
    • Extended Nappa leather seats including dashboard and center console
    • 20-inch Aero wheels with mixed-sized performance tires
    • Rear view camera with Top View
    • Head-up Display
    • BMW Assist with Bluetooth phone connectivity
    • Power tailgate
    • Premium sound system
    • 6-disc DVD Changer
    • iPod and USB adapter
    • Universal garage-door opener
    • Comfort Access
    • Soft-close doors
    • 4-zone climate control
    • Heated front seats
    • Auto-dimmer rearview mirrors
    • Digital compass mirror
    • Anthracite headliner
    • Ambiance lighting
    • Privacy glass
    • Running boards
    • Storage package

    2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 optional equipment:
    • Active ventilating seat package $1,100
    • Cold Weather Package $900
    • Rear side window shades $300
    • Sport seats N/C
    • Automatic high-beams $250
    • Satellite radio $350
    • Rear seat entertainment system $1,700
    • Smartphone integration $150
    • Enhanced premium sound system $700
    • 19-inch wheels with all-season tires N/C
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The ML450 Hybrid Makes Debut at the LA Auto Show


    The Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid will be at the L.A. Auto Show according to Mercedes-Benz. It will be on display along with the 563-horsepower Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar, the fuel-sipping E350 BlueTEC and the fuel-cell-powered F-Cell.

    The Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine, two electric motors and sophisticated electronics to produce more than 46 percent better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. Integrated within the modified automatic transmission, each magneto-electric motor is dedicated to a specific purpose -- one for pulling away under electric power, the other specifically for acceleration. With both electric motors, the ML450 HYBRID has a total system performance of 335 horsepower and 381 pound-feet of torque.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Andy Warhol

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    acrylic on paper 10x7" sold
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    one of the more interesting car liveries,
    for me,is the Andy Warhol (hand) painted BMW M1
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    i'm sure not every one will agree...
    for those that don't,there are plenty of boring cars...
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    had to give it my own spin
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