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Nothelle has been part of the auto industry since 1967 and this company is also known as a tuning specialist for Audi. The enhancement program for top-range Audi replica combines the maximum standards for vehicles and familiarity with the features of the company’s products.

As part of their anniversary, highlights accessible from the Nothelle program include wide-ranging alterations and modifications for the Audi TT – for both versions of the Roadster and the Coupe.

Included in the program are:

• Aerodynamic kit
• Boost in performance for the 2.0 TFSI up to 330 HP
• International debut: Rebuilt Turbo 3.2 V6 up to 520 HP and 635 Nm. Vmax approx. 308 km/h
• Wheel design “NOVEDRA IX” in 9.0 x 20 inch in four accessible finishes
• Optional Wheel design “NOVEDRA VII Sport” in 8.5 x 19 inch and multi-piece look

The flagship vehicle is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the V6 Quattro that send up to 520hp and 635Nm of torque. The wrap up includes a shatterproof clutch and an especially modified gear transmission ratio for manual models. When outfitted with the DSG gearbox, the Audi TT arrives at a peak speed of about 308km/h.

The control for the 2.0L TFSI has been enhanced as well, with four unusual output phases obtainable ranging from uncomplicated ECU advances that give up to 40hp in enhancements thus equaling to a total of about 330hp and 400Nm of torque. Simply amazing, isn’t it?

The engineers gave the vehicle an additional sports suspension system (25mm lowering), high-flow exhaust system, and 19 or 20in lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels. As a final touch in completing the package, Nothelle affixed an inclusive body kit by way of a three-part rear spoiler (for further downforce), side-skirts, and a three-piece front spoiler.

I was able to see images of the Audi TT so I hope that I will be given the chance to have a closer look at this model to see if I will be impressed with the alterations they’ve made on the Audi TT’s door and door handle. That is, if there were any done. I’m looking forward to be fascinated just like when I saw the Mercedes Benz door handle and Mercedes Benz door on the very first version of the vehicle.

Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti is one of the fastest rising luxury car brands in the United States. A look at what the company has to offer would give you an idea just how it came to be one of the hottest brands out there. This summer, the brand’s lineup will be injected new blood as the redesigned G35 makes its appearance in Infiniti dealerships across the country.

While the new G35 looks similar to its predecessor from the outside, its interior is given new features. According to the maker of this luxury car which is available as a sedan and a coupe, the most notable enhancement to the interior of the car is the use of aluminum as accent pieces. The use of the said material complements the Japanese theme used by Nissan in the development of the Infiniti G35.

As far as the engine is concerned, the new G35 is equipped with an upgraded powerplant. Its 3.5-liter V6 engine can produce as much as 306 horsepower. That is enough to propel the car from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in just 5.6 seconds. This acceleration is better than its direct competitors which are established nameplates. Its 0-60 time surpasses that of the BMW 330i, the Mercedes-Benz C350 and the Audi A4.

The capability of Infiniti to produce such high-performance machine is a reason why it is fast closing the gap between the G35 and the BMW 3 Series. While the car has an amazing acceleration and top speed, it has a respectable gas mileage rating. According to the manufacturer of the G35, it can run for 19 miles in city driving on a single gallon of gasoline. In city driving, it can cover 26 miles on a gallon of fuel.

According to Infiniti’s site, here are some of the features that will come with the new G35:

• Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
• Double 5-spoke 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
• High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights
• Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
• Front sport seats with thigh extension and driver’s power torso and thigh support
• Heated front seats
• Unique sport steering wheel stitching
• Washi-finish aluminum interior trim
• African rosewood trim
• Aluminum pedals
• Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

With this array of features available with the new G35, it does not come as a surprise that the car is making waves in the auto industry. We would have to wait though whether the new G35 can outsell its competition.

General Motors Corporation is shifting over 500 engineers working on its company with an aim to produce the first fuel-cell car. According to news on the net, these cars will be available in 2010. According to news released by the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News, GM moved its engineers on its advanced development laboratories division and was running the fuel-cell technology to the core production engineering division of the company. These engineers will be working on the designs which will be brought into production.

The vice president of research, development and strategic planning of General Motors, Larry Burns, announced to Free Press, "We don't build cars in research labs. This is another important milestone as we move fuel-cell vehicles closer to future production.”

He added, "This says, 'Not only have we done it in a lab, we're ready to do it for real.’ We have worked on this fuel-cell technology long enough and hard enough to be able to start to move this into production."

Free Press announced that these fuel-cell-vehicles will be out in the market in this coming 2010, but the exact date was not announced by the American auto maker.

Michael Robinet, the CSM Worldwide’s president of vehicle forecasting, informs Free Press, "There's no doubt that any time you move a significant technology from the R&D realm towards full production, it signals that that technology could be on the market in three to four years. But I think GM is smartly saying the Volt will be ready when it's ready, rather than setting a date."

Similar procedures were done back in 2003 when some on their engineers where shifted to make gas-electric hybrid technology. But now, after four years, they are bringing back the hybrids back to the market and perhaps with more powerful features.

When it comes to hybrid technology, GM will definitely battle up with the Japanese world’s renounced hybrid makers Honda and Toyota. Honda is also planning to release a fuel-cell car in 2008. We all knew that for many years, there has been no car maker that produces fuel cell vehicles and if Honda would release one, they will take the lead.

Fuel cells are found only on the 1960's spacecraft but never on cars and automobiles. These are vehicles that have a clean power source and absolutely ejects out only water vapor as its waste. Buses which are powered by fuel cell were also released before but investing on cars maybe a little expensive. Automakers are estimated to spend like more than a million dollars for one fuel-cell vehicle.

The NASCAR family and all related to the late Bill France Jr. have mourned for his death last June 4, 2007. He passed away after suffering several years of being ill due to cancer. He stayed and managed NASCAR for 31 astonishing years as chairman. And those years were 31 years of glory and success in the world of racing. He followed the shadow of his father as a great leader of the NASCAR organization that transformed the institution into a progressive racing powerhouse around the globe. No one will ever forget the things and contributions he shared and no one will ever forget how excellent and what a good man Bill France Jr. was.

Two of the Ford Motor Company’s leaders have paid their respects and tribute to the late Bill France Jr. – Edsel B. Ford II and Dan Davis.

"Bill France Jr. was more than a good friend of mine. He was a legend in motor racing. NASCAR and motor racing worldwide would not have seen the growth and prosperity it has without Bill's vision and determination. He single-handedly made it the reality it is today by understanding what the fans wanted and by creating an environment where on-track competition was king. Bill also understood and encouraged the automobile manufacturers to become a major part of the sport. I personally loved the opportunities I had to sit with him, discussing racing, business and family. He had a wonderful perspective on everything going on around him. Everyone at Ford, and me personally, lost a great friend today." These were the words shared by Edsel B. Ford II, a Board of Directors member for the company.

“Everyone involved in the Ford Racing program is thinking of the France family and wishing them the best at this very difficult time. There’s no way to put into words how much Bill France Jr. meant to NASCAR and auto racing in general, because if it wasn’t for him, this sport obviously wouldn’t be where it is today. He wanted to take NASCAR from a regional sport to something that is followed worldwide, and with great determination, he made that vision come true. Every sport needs a strong leader at the top in order to be successful and no organization had a man that stood taller these last four decades than Bill France Jr. We will truly miss him.” These were the sad words from Dan Davis, the director of Ford Racing Technology.

Cars have played significant roles in popular films like Little Miss Sunshine, Cars, Knight Rider, The Fast and the Furious movies, and a lot more. But what film has showcased the greatest cars where they rule and went totally awesome?

Oh yeah, we have the same thing in mind! It’s the Transformers!

And don’t you know that it was voted as "Best Summer Movie You Haven't Seen Yet" at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards? What more if everyone has watched this movie in theatres?

From the original version of the story, the Transformers made use of all gorgeous cars as the vehicle alternates. The animated film was awesome -what more if it’s the real film with real car models and stuff like that! The animated series is now realistic and the best like no other films ever produced. Let’s check out the cast of cars included in the movie Transformers – the Autobots and Decepticons (as I have been able to learn from Wiki).

Autobots

• Optimus Prime (Semi-trailer truck): The greatest, wise and powerful leader of the Autobots, Prime arrived on earth along with the Autobots to protect human beings from the evil Decepticons.
• Bumblebee (1974/2008 Chevrolet Camaro): He was turned mute in the clash of Autobots and Decepticons; an honest, loyal and friendly soldier who loves to befriend humans.
• Jazz (Pontiac Solstice): The smallest and aggressive of all Autobots. Jazz is one of Optimus' best and talented warriors. Flexible in every culture he learns.
• Ironhide (GMC Topkick pick-up truck): A strong, battered soldier. Ironhide is one of Optimus' oldest friends and has a deep personality and outlook in life.
• Ratchet (Search & Rescue Hummer H2): The determined medic and scientist who aims to always protect lives.

Decepticons

• Megatron (Cybertronian jet): The lost Decepticon leader seized by Sector 7, Megatron craves for dominance over the Allspark. He hates all organic lifeforms especially humans.
• Starscream (F-22 Raptor): Second-in-command from Megatron. Starscream in fact wishes to bring down Megatron and seize the Allspark all by himself.
• Blackout (MH-53 Pave Low): The largest of all Decepticons, Blackout is ferociously devoted to Megatron. He is able to produce and fire electromagnetic pulses which helps them attack enemies without the effort.
• Barricade (Saleen-modified Ford Mustang police car): The hunter who covers-up in society as a symbol of the law.
• Frenzy (2-speaker CD player): Frenzy is attached to Barricade and the smallest of all Decepticons. Spying humans is his job.
• Scorponok (mechanical scorpion): He has a symbiotic relationship with Blackout
• Brawl (Modified M1 Abrams): A grumpy soldier, armed to the teeth.
• Bonecrusher (Buffalo H Mine-Protected vehicle): A soldier full of hatred but fears Megatron.

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn said that the world is turning to engineers to solve complex problems, and his company wants to increase the number of U.S. science, math and engineering graduates.

In a speech written for delivery at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation dinner in Detroit, Ghosn said that he quickly learned to value the skills he learned at Ecole Polytechnique which is a French science and engineering university.

"Engineering offers a process to bring solutions to situations that may at first seem complex or inextricable," Ghosn was to say in the speech last Thursday night. "When you are confronted with a big problem, you learn how to divide it into small pieces and then you systematically go to work on each one."

He added, “Because of these skills, engineers and others who study math and science will be asked to solve problems that affect everyone including the development of automotive technologies that make cars safer or reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Nissan is investing in technologies that will not come to the market for years.”

Ghosn was to announce tonight that the third largest Japanese automaker will donate $1.5 million to an SAE Foundation campaign to encourage children to study math and science, particularly in kindergarten through third grade. "Eventually we may help to increase the number of science, math and engineering graduates from U.S. universities," Ghosn said in the prepared speech. "We may help to prepare young people to succeed in a truly competitive global environment."

SAE is a professional organization for mobility engineering experts in automotive, aerospace, and the commercial vehicle industries. The organization is a standards development organization for the engineering of powered vehicles of all kinds, including cars, boats, trucks, aircraft and others.

The name of the CEO thundered the auto industry when he espoused the dramatic turnaround of Nissan since a 1999 alliance with Renault SA of France, which owns 44 percent of the Japanese company.

But the Japanese automaker marked its first decline in annual profit in seven years last year. That was the first setback under Ghosn, who has said that efforts are under way to revive the business. In 2006, sales results were the first major stumble for Ghosn since he took the controls at Nissan as CEO in 2001.