Where will Carlos go in 2025? #F1
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Saturday, September 02, 2023
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
F1 2022
We have major updates to all cars and teams and 18 inch wheels. Testing is starting in Barcelona tomorrow and it is going to be an exciting year. Let the fun begin. #F12022
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Friday, August 03, 2018
Ricciardo goes to Renault F1 for 2019 season
It has been announced today that current Redbull driver Daniel Ricciardo from Australia will be joining the works Renault F1 team for the 2019 season replacing Carlos Sainz with a 2 year contract.
This was an unexpected announcement, although it should work well for the Australian.
Where does Carlos Sainz go, who is under the Redbull umbrella?
This was an unexpected announcement, although it should work well for the Australian.
Where does Carlos Sainz go, who is under the Redbull umbrella?
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
2018 F1 season
The 2018 F1 season is great. Sebastian Vettel has won the two opening races in Australia and Bahrain for Ferrari. China is coming up this weekend. Will it be a hat trick?
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Rosberg is 2016 F1 World Champion
Then he retires. Who will take his coveted seat at Mercedes AMG for 2017?
Saturday, May 14, 2016
2016 Spanish GP Qualifying
How about that qualifying.... Max is working it. Maybe the driver swap was worth it? #F1
Friday, May 13, 2016
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk HELLCAT
It seems that FCA is preparing a Hellcat 707HP supercharged Hemi V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee for production. Rumors are that the Jeep will be called the Trackhawk, it is expected to retain 4 wheel drive and should scoot from 0-60 MPH in less than 3 seconds.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
According to this, the fastest 0-60 mph is the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S which takes 3.8 seconds to do the deed. The current 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT takes 4.8 seconds with it's 470 hp.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
The mighty McLaren F1 took 3.1 seconds to get to pace and cleared the 1/4 mile in 11.1 seconds.
McLaren F1 XP4
Shall the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk HELLCAT get produced, we will have a beast on our hands.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRTAccording to this, the fastest 0-60 mph is the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S which takes 3.8 seconds to do the deed. The current 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT takes 4.8 seconds with it's 470 hp.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo SThe mighty McLaren F1 took 3.1 seconds to get to pace and cleared the 1/4 mile in 11.1 seconds.
McLaren F1 XP4Shall the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk HELLCAT get produced, we will have a beast on our hands.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
New Ferrari Dino on the way?
It has been hinted by Ferrari that and new Dino is in the works. The original vehicle known as the Dino 206 GT ( 1968 - 69 ) and then 246 GT (1969-1974 ), was named after Enzo Ferrari's deceased son and did not while it was made by Ferrari, it did not carry the Ferrari name. It was powered by a 2.0 and then a 2.4 V6.
Dino 246 GT
A later and some would say less attractive Dino 308 GT4 with a 3.0 V8 was produced from 1973-1976 and then branded as a Ferrari from 1976 - 1980.
Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 2+2
New Dino???
Rendering by Fredrick Tjellesen
It is expected that the new Dino, will be powered by a 500hp twin turbo V6 and will run from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds.
Will the new vehicle, if made, be known simply at the Dino, or will it be the Ferrari Dino? Time will tell, but if it looks anything like the rendering above, we say make it.
Dino 246 GTA later and some would say less attractive Dino 308 GT4 with a 3.0 V8 was produced from 1973-1976 and then branded as a Ferrari from 1976 - 1980.
Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 2+2New Dino???
Rendering by Fredrick TjellesenIt is expected that the new Dino, will be powered by a 500hp twin turbo V6 and will run from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds.
Will the new vehicle, if made, be known simply at the Dino, or will it be the Ferrari Dino? Time will tell, but if it looks anything like the rendering above, we say make it.
Monday, May 18, 2015
2017 Ford GT
The 2017 Ford GT has been seen testing for the first time without a paint job. The car looks somewhat sinister and is coming into shape.
Ford has said that it will be powered by a V6 eco boost engine with over 600hp. There are a few out there that are quietly hoping that the 2017 Ford Gt is released with a V8 engine. Time will tell.
Check out the photo here.
Ford has said that it will be powered by a V6 eco boost engine with over 600hp. There are a few out there that are quietly hoping that the 2017 Ford Gt is released with a V8 engine. Time will tell.
Check out the photo here.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Cadillac CT6 to be unveiled March 31st 2015
Cadillac will unveil it's new flagship model the CT6 at the New York auto show on March 31st 2015.
The vehicle will be made in USA at GM's Detroit Hamtramck assembly plant and aluminum will be used to keep the weight of the vehicle down. Expect a twin turbo 6 cylinder and V8 (supercharged V model?) and maybe even an electric hybrid to power the CT6.
Cadillac is aiming at the BMW 7 series and the Mercedes Benz S class with the CT6. Prices while unannounced, may nudge the $100,000 mark.
All eyes on the 2015 New York auto show. Cadillac was once the most luxurious car company in the world, is it possible again?
Read the report here
The vehicle will be made in USA at GM's Detroit Hamtramck assembly plant and aluminum will be used to keep the weight of the vehicle down. Expect a twin turbo 6 cylinder and V8 (supercharged V model?) and maybe even an electric hybrid to power the CT6.
Cadillac is aiming at the BMW 7 series and the Mercedes Benz S class with the CT6. Prices while unannounced, may nudge the $100,000 mark.
All eyes on the 2015 New York auto show. Cadillac was once the most luxurious car company in the world, is it possible again?
Read the report here
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
Bentley Grand Convertible
The Bentley Grand Convertible displayed at the Los Angeles auto show left a lasting impression on us at @AutoReportsUSA
According to Bentley, the Grand Convertible is presented in Sequin Blue, which is a striking color, with a silver liquid metal finish to the hood and
windscreen frame and a spectacularly finished interior.
The interior of the Grand
Convertible is a showcase for the abilities of Bentley’s master
craftsmen. 14 naturally tanned leather hides are merged together with
progressive diamond quilting, with the shape of the pattern changing
over the seats and doors in a cabin sized for four adults. Bright blue
is used to highlight the extraordinary skill of Bentley’s trim
specialists, with Sequin Blue thread cross-stitched by hand through the
linen-coloured leather. The light hide is contrasted by the sleek
elegance of Beluga leather around the top of the doors and extending
back to the rear tonneau, framed in polished chrome.
The tonneau itself is Bentley
craftsmanship at its finest. It features the largest piece of
wood veneer ever applied to a Bentley. Fashioned entirely by hand, the mirror-finished
and dark-stained Burr Walnut veneer is only paralleled by the creations of the world’s
best furniture makers, and is finished with elegant parallel lines of
chromed steel.
The Grand Convertible has an adequate 537 PS (530 bhp / 395 kW) and 1,100 Nm (811 lb.ft) of
torque from Bentley’s legendary 6¾-litre twin-turbo V8 engine of the
flagship Mulsanne, the Grand Convertible promises the luxury of
effortless performance to match its unparalleled style. Ideal for the rock star, Grand Dad / Mother, internet entrepreneur, real estate mogul and taking the kids to school.
Well done Bentley, you have created a masterpiece.
#BentleyGrandConvertible #LAAutoSHow #AutoReportsUSA
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Ferrari confirm split with Alonso and sign Vettel for 3 years.
Ferrari and Fernando Alonso have announced that they have split after 5 years together. Alonso, who is regarded as one of, if not the best F1 driver out there, has not announced his future plans, but it is speculated that he will be heading to McLaren Honda next year. It is not known if McLaren will be sporting 3 cars on the grid for each race next year, or if Jenson Button, or Kevin Magnussen, or both will get the boot. @AutoReportsUSA hopes Button and Magnussen are both driving competitive car in F1 for 2015.
Ferrari also announced, much to everyone's surprise :-), that 4 time driver champion Sebastian Vettel has signed to drive with them for 3 years.
Ferrari also announced, much to everyone's surprise :-), that 4 time driver champion Sebastian Vettel has signed to drive with them for 3 years.
Photo courtesy of AP
#F1 #McLarenHonda #Ferrari
Shelby GT350 Mustang at the LA Auto show
The iconic Shelby GT350 is back in the shape of the 2015 Ford Mustang. @AutoReportsUSA was there to see it at the LA Auto show. The all new Mustang in itself is impressive, add the Shelby touch and the new 5.2-liter engine, which is the first-ever production V8 from Ford
with a flat-plane crankshaft, an architecture typically found only in
racing applications or exotic European sports cars, and you will be sure to start smiling.
According to Ford... Unlike a traditional V8, where the connecting rods are attached to the crankshaft at 90-degree intervals, this design evenly spaces all crank pins at 180-degree intervals.
The 180-degree, flat-plane layout permits a cylinder firing order that alternates between cylinder banks, reducing the overlap of exhaust pressure pulses. When combined with cylinder-head and valvetrain advancements, this permits better cylinder breathing, further extending the performance envelope of the V8.
The result is the most powerful naturally aspirated production Ford
engine ever, at more than 500 horsepower, with a torque peak above 400
lb.-ft. The track capability is enhanced by the output characteristics
of the engine – the 5.2-liter V8 features an exceptionally broad torque
curve.
Combined with its high-revving ability, the flat-plane 5.2-liter V8 gives drivers an enormous amount of performance and flexibility within each gear of the lightweight six-speed manual transmission. A standard Ford-tuned Torsen limited-slip differential optimizes cornering grip and straight-line traction.
This is a truly good looking and exceptionally well engineered US made vehicle, which will be a delight to drive. We will report back when Ford lends us the keys.
#SHELBYGT350
According to Ford... Unlike a traditional V8, where the connecting rods are attached to the crankshaft at 90-degree intervals, this design evenly spaces all crank pins at 180-degree intervals.
The 180-degree, flat-plane layout permits a cylinder firing order that alternates between cylinder banks, reducing the overlap of exhaust pressure pulses. When combined with cylinder-head and valvetrain advancements, this permits better cylinder breathing, further extending the performance envelope of the V8.
Combined with its high-revving ability, the flat-plane 5.2-liter V8 gives drivers an enormous amount of performance and flexibility within each gear of the lightweight six-speed manual transmission. A standard Ford-tuned Torsen limited-slip differential optimizes cornering grip and straight-line traction.
This is a truly good looking and exceptionally well engineered US made vehicle, which will be a delight to drive. We will report back when Ford lends us the keys.
Audi Prologue @LAAutoshow
The Audi prologue @LAAutoShow
Audi shows the benchmark of future design language in Los Angeles. @AutoReportsUSA viewed this vehicle at the show and there is no doubt that Audi has created an automobile that is futuristic and will be sought after. An excerpt of the press release from Audi is below.
The technology of the Audi prologue is as sophisticated as its interior is emotion- evoking. The 4.0 TFSI, which is installed in the engine compartment like a technical masterpiece, produces 445 kW (605 hp) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque; in overboost mode, which the driver can call up for around 15 seconds, a boosted torque of 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) is available. The sonorous biturbo V8 accelerates the two-door coupe, which has an unladen weight of 1,980 kilograms (4,365.2 lb) from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.7 seconds.
The technology of the Audi prologue is as sophisticated as its interior is emotion- evoking. The 4.0 TFSI, which is installed in the engine compartment like a technical masterpiece, produces 445 kW (605 hp) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque; in overboost mode, which the driver can call up for around 15 seconds, a boosted torque of 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) is available. The sonorous biturbo V8 accelerates the two-door coupe, which has an unladen weight of 1,980 kilograms (4,365.2 lb) from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.7 seconds.
The show car’s combined fuel consumption is just 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers (27.4 US mpg), which equates to CO2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometer (320.3 g/mile). One contributor to this high efficiency is a new 48-volt subsystem of the vehicle electrical system – this is a technology that will soon be introduced to production cars at Audi. The 48-volt system is supplied by a powerful belt starter generator, which turns the powertrain into a mild hybrid and has an energy recovery output of up to 12 kW during braking. An eight-speed tiptronic directs engine power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive, which works closely with torque vectoring.
#FAST #economical #energyrecovery
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