2010 BMW S1000RR

The long awaited BMW S1000RR makes its debut to the world's press at Portimao circuit in Portugal. According to BMW the S1000RR makes 193bhp, 83lb/ft of torque and features four-stage ABS among other electronics systems. It is the most powerful 1000cc production motorbike on the market. It is weighing 183kg dry and 204kg fully fueled, it also has the best power-to-weight ratio. The bike will go on sale in most markets, including the US, in January.

The S1000RR is largely conventional mechanically. It creates great march in electronics, with standard ride-by-wire throttle and variable-length intake tracts, plus optional anti-lock brakes and traction control. The 4-mode variable engine mapping and a very clever traction control system that's integrated into the mind-boggling fly-by-wire engine management system. The bike is packed with some of the most sophisticated and complex technology in the motorbike world and kept out of the rider's way in the name of huge, controllable power, safety and cute handling on wet or dry roads.

The S1000RR features traction control, fly-by-wire throttle management, variable engine mapping or linked ABS braking seems woefully inadequate - BMW have integrated all these systems in a clever and rider-focused way. The Rain mode gives the rider access to a 150 horsepower, but puts grip manage and ABS on a hair-trigger.

The slick mode gives the full balance of horsepower, with the most direct and aggressive throttle response, changing the traction control to allow restricted sliding and power wheel lies for up to 5 seconds on a bend under 20 degrees before the computer starts retarding the spark and altering the fuelling to get things under control. Snatching the front brake in slick mode sends a fraction of braking power to rear wheel as well to maximise braking stability, if the rider apply the rear brake, the rear wheel circuit is switched off so a skilled biker can lock up the rear wheel and back the bike in to a corner on the racetrack.

The BMW's wonderful electronics are just a part of an overall package that seems set to deliver big-time on control, safety and giggle factor when it hits the showrooms before the end of 2009.

2010 Fiat Doblo

Fiat Doblo is the car designed to lodge up to seven people comfortably. The prior version was sold one million cars. The new car has been totally refurbished in terms of style, engines and mechanical terms. The interiors are designed to tender functionality and beautiful, warm environment with combination of colors, resources and neat.

Fiat Doblo is available in 4 power units at its launch. In that three are diesel multijet engines 90 HP, 105 HP, 135 HP and a 95 HP petrol engine. The wheel of car is 2755 mm, a spacious 790 liter baggage section, less CO2 discharge 129 g/km with 90 HP engine, the lowest in its category, typical security aspects and highly modular interiors which can be folded and skewed.

The car tenders a Start Stop device as standard, which cuts off the engine momentarily when the car is stopped to guarantee reduced fuel consumption and emissions. All parts are dynamic and tender soft torque release. These are significant for driving fulfillment, outstanding performance, with less noise, less operating costs and also for their reliability.

To ensure optimum dynamic behaviour, comfort and active safety in all road surfaces and load conditions, the vehicle has been equipped with new mechanical features. The vehicle has been designed and built to achieve the highest levels of safety, a body with wrinkle zones, front air bags, modern front side bags and the latter offer protection for both head and chest.

The vehicle also offers technical solutions and equipment that create best environment and helps to keep attention on the road during driving which include an automatic climate control system with sharing to back seats, speed control, parking sensors, a navigator and a built-in hands-free system.

Dave Hervey's Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car

Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Guitar View

Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Lizard View

Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Closeup Hood View


I just got this great email today from Dave Harvey who created the Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car as a result of reading Harrod Blanks book on Art Cars. He is also a musician, puppet maker and painter of guitars furniture and now a very beautiful and amazing art car. The copy below is his bio taken directly from his web site and be sure to go check out his web site for a peek at his other works of art.

Hello- David Hervey here. I am a painter and musician from Wilmington, NC. I grew up at the beach and have enjoyed art and music since a young age. I started my painting career shortly after graduating from ECU in the spring of 1997. My main media interests are in acrylic painting as well as mask and puppet making. Recently, I have started custom painting guitars to get a true one-of-a-kind instrument look. I draw my inspiration from God my creator, and from my awesome friends and family. I love to spark feelings of happiness in my paintings, though serious subject matter is often portrayed as well. Both realism and abstraction are captured in my works as I feel it helps to keep me balanced and never bored with my projects. I strive for my work to exhibit vibrancy, though not necessarily perfect realism. I enjoy impressionistic realism because it captures life’s beauty in an original, energetic way. People (specifically faces) are often expressed in my paintings and masks. I find humans to be very interesting subject matter. I consider harmony and balance to be very important in art and life in general. This makes life sweet and continually interesting… Until we meet again, may your journey be blessed… David Hervey Artist/Musician

Dave Hervey Puppet and Painting