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[extract] Storied tuner and engine builder, Cosworth, is known for its involvement in performance motors and also in the Formula One. Cosworth is best known for its long affiliation with Ford but they have also worked with other automakers such as Subaru. Cosworth was a major player in the Formula One for many years but somehow their involvement in Formula One ended in 2006 when they lost the contract to supply their engines to Formula One racing cars. And now, it seems that the company
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Link: Yahoo 1. Toyota 2. MB 3. BMW 4. Honda 5. VW 6. Ford 7. Hyundai 8. Audi 9. Porsche 10.Nissan 11.Kia 12.HD 13.Ferrari
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I have just launched my own Automotive internet magazine,pls check it out and give me some comments,remember to join as a member to receive notifications, and please i need more Journalist,Editor and Photographer since now is only 1 man operation Site:http://www.z-automag.webs.com/ E-mail(to join the site as volunteer staff):(Please email to [email protected]) Thanks in advance bros, Justin (I-Love-CARS) Founder,Journalist of Z Auto Magazine
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Where to buy automotive paint? I have owe spray tools and equipments.
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Am looking for freelance photographer that wish to expand his automotive/interests to his automotive portfolio. If anyone have contacts, websites for me to see would be great. It will be a group photo consist of Swift Sports, Colt Version-Rs, RX8, FD2Rs, DC5s, VW Scirocco, WRX, 1 Porsche boxster and 1 Lambo gallardo The theme will be purely in White as my motive is to gather all my white car friends for a mass group photoshoot. Location can be decide by the photographer as we do not have any preferences and transportation can be provided if the photographer never drive. Small fees can be consider and meal can also be on us too. -
SINGAPORE - Singapore billionaire Peter Lim has made a "significant investment" in UK-based sports car maker McLaren Automotive, the company said. Mr Lim, who earned the nickname "Remisier King" in the city-state, has joined McLaren Automotive's board with immediate effect. Forbes Asia recently ranked him No 8 on Singapore's rich list, with an estimated fortune of US$1.8 billion (S$2.17 billion) built mainly from investments. "Peter Lim's track record in Asia as a highly respected business leader adds further quality to our board in this highly competitive business environment at an exciting time for the company," McLaren Automotive and McLaren Group executive chairman Ron Dennis said in a statement. The company said demand for its new McLaren sports car, the MP4-12C, is strong with retailers in the Asia Pacific region confirming orders that account for around 18 months of production. The McLaren Group also runs a Formula 1 team. Last year, Mr Lim made a
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Is this a professional auto journalistic review of the Mitsubishi Lancer GT 2009 - Or a complete pay off by C&C motors? I wonder how much C&C paid the guy to say nothing but nice things about the car. http://multimedia.asiaone.com/Multimedia/V...81021-4679.html
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Hi Any good shops that sell automative tools like spark plugs sockets, wrenches, torque tools etc? Thanks -
I recently went to Autobacs (on a weekend) to buy some tyre valve caps and i couldn't get parking (the Bukit Batok one). They were so crowded with many families! Then i was thinking, Autobacs is popular because of its one-stop concept: Everything also have! Do such one-stop automotive centres work? What type of services would you want in such a one-stop place? Accessories, tyre changing, car servicing, car tuning... food? video games? racing simulator? Hmmm, but the thing is, we all have our own favourites.. workshops we often go to for car tuning for example. How likely are you to go to a one-stop centre if it can offer you EVERYTHING you need for your car?
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As topic. I suppose most spray shop can do the paint, but I need the shop to be able to take out the panel safely (ala no damage & scratches) . I am asking as my panel has worn & would like to restored the look, & my attempt to take out the panel result in a few more wriggles to the panel as the radio ganna stuck to the panel & the frame can't be taken out.... This is how the panel looks like. Not exactly the same, but similar. Panel Anyone that know, can give address to the shop or person here or PM me. Thanks.
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Site on McLaren Automotive http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_Automotive Official site of McLaren Automotive http://www.mclarenautomotive.com/uk/default.aspx damn....check out the site man...its really shows the car....
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Just recieved my o level results and unfortunately, which was released too late due to the cambridge marking scheme and dont know what to do now. If anyone know of a private school or public school can let me know? thanks so much.
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i was thinking of using their service to do panel beating and spraying thus would like to find out if anyone has used their service before and any feedback on it. thanks.
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Interested to know what is the cut off point as i plan to delve into automotive buisness. Just asking around. Thanks ^^
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Anyone knows what is the maximum Horsepower that any auto maker can extract from a NA 2000cc engine( whatever arrangement)? Just wanna know, because the only make that came to my mind is only Honda and their Type R engines. Of course, baring the oil thirsty Wankel Setup, which is altogether another engineering feat.
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- Rapid climb from 11th in 1999 global rankings to 5th place in 2007 - Kia Motors to continue improvements in quality, design, eco-friendliness and brand innovation (SEOUL) July 1, 2008 -- With global sales of 3,961,629 units in 2007 the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group has emerged as the world's fifth largest automaker moving up from sixth place in 2006, according to Automotive News' 2008 Global Data Book published yesterday. "We are extremely proud of having achieved this goal in such a short period of time," said Ik-Hwan Kim, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Kia Motors. "We have been stressing the value of our products over the last few years and our efforts have not gone unnoticed by the public or the industry, neither quantitatively or qualitatively. Kia will continue to focus on producing a new generation of quality vehicles with distinctive design for those who are young-at-heart to keep the momentum of our brand growing. As a top global automaker, we are set to move in new directions with continuous improvements in quality, design, eco-friendliness and brand innovation for years to come." The Group has seen remarkable growth since its foundation. It ranked as the world's eleventh largest automaker in 1999, the year Hyundai-Kia Chairman Mong-Koo Chung took over the helm as CEO. Since then, it has moved steadily up the rankings ladder as under Chairman Chung's leadership the Group accelerated the push to globalize operations by building new manufacturing plants in the United States, China, India, Slovakia, Czech, Russia and Brazil. Counting the export sales of 185,114 complete knock-down kits which are assembled by overseas partners, the Group's 2007 global sales reached 4,146,743 units. Automotive News' methodology excludes CKD sales. 2007 Global Sales Rankings 1. Toyota-----------9,366,000 2. GM----------------8,902,252 3. Volkswagen-----6,191,618 4. Ford--------------5,964,000 5. Hyundai-Kia-----3,961,629 6. Honda------------3,831,000 7. Nissan------------3,675,574 8. PSA/Peugeot----3,428,400 9. Chrysler----------2,676,268 10. Fiat---------------2,620,864 Kia Motors Corporation (www.kia.com) -- a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart -- was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. As part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia aims to become one of the world's premier automotive brands. More than 1.4 million vehicles a year are produced in 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 165 countries. Kia today has over 40,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of almost US$17 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Tennis Open and an official worldwide sponsor of the Davis Cup. Kia is an official automotive partner of FIFA -- the governing body of the FIFA World Cup -- as well as a EUROTOP partner of UEFA. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan -- "The Power to Surprise" -- represents the company's global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation. Extracted from Kia Global Website
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Hello all, Sharing some information on the Contoller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) technologies which have found extensive uses in automotive applications. One of the main motivations of implementing such systems in current automotive applications is to reduce the number of wires, yet able to support the exchange of information in modern vehicles. Some technical information which will provides an overview of the CAN and LIN technologies. CAN: http://www.can-cia.org/can/ LIN: http://www.lin-subbus.de/main.asp?cls=onli...hod=view&id=969 The top European car manufacturers (VAG included) have adopted this technology since the early 1980s. Suffice to say, the VAG vehicles available today are already equipped with this proven and tested technology. Have fun reading the articles. -
hi people, America's Automotive icon, Chevrolet Corvette, is going on display in Singapore: http://www.carbuyer.com.sg/?s=news_main&id=587 does anyone have any idea how the corvette matches up against other sports car?
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Dear all, I would like to invite you to visit my humble automotive blog that I've just started: http://fd2.blogs.friendster.com/fd2/ I try to keep the articles informative but short for ease of reading. Please feel free to give your comments. Thanks for reading!
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anyone has any recommendation on automotive course? intend to be able to repair cars after that... and is there any future at that course? thank you..
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Hi, Did a search on the Respray with Star Automotive here but couldn't really find much feedback. Am wondering if you bros and sis can provide some comments on their quality and service level if tried before. Thanks.
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Hyundai Brand Image Skyrockets, Chrysler Group Plummets TUSTIN, Calif., April 18 -- A study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. summarizes the results of AutoPacific's Image and Consideration Tracking Study that will help manufacturers measure and manage their image. 1,254 VehicleVoice panelists responded to an Internet survey concerning their opinion of automakers in the USA. The key question in the VehicleVoice survey was whether the respondent's opinion of a manufacturer had changed since this time last year. AutoPacific received over 5,000 comments concerning these manufacturers. The most improved manufacturer is Hyundai Motor Corporation. Comments surrounding the performance of Hyundai give Hyundai credit for substantially improved styling, high durabilty/quality/reliability, a strong value message and a great warranty program. The opinion of the Japanese Big Three was higher than a year ago. The opinion of Toyota revolves around durability/quality/reliability, value and its hybrid technology. On the negative side, Toyota takes some flack for building a new "gas guzzling" big pickup truck at a new plant in Texas and having bland styling. The opinion of Honda is about durability/quality/reliability, value and concern for the environment. Nissan's scores for leading-edge styling, innovative technologies and good DQR somewhat offset by quality concerns for its large trucks. The opinion of Volkswagen improved getting credit for its exterior and interior styling, interior materials and technology. These positive perceptions are offset by a reputation for poor reliability and deteriorating value story. Throughout the comments on Volkswagen were positive comments about Audi, "the new BMW." BMW is rated the most pretentious of the manufacturers but gets good credit for its styling and technology. BMW's head stylist Chris Bangle was mentioned frequently. Negative comments about Bangle contend he has ruined BMW styling. Others credit him for the best styling in the industry. But one thing's certain, the panelists universally hate BMW's iDrive system. The opinion of General Motors deteriorated over the past year, but not to the extent of Ford and Chrysler. This may be because the media feeding frenzy directed at GM was retargeted at Ford and most recently at Chrysler. VehicleVoice panelists give GM credit for improving products, better styling, better interior designs and using better materials. GM's new 100,000-mile warranty also received positive reviews. The opinion of Ford Motor Company has deteriorated due to concerns about Ford's management and leadership, its financial situation, hourly and salaried staff cuts, and questions whether Ford has the resources necessary to develop high quality products. It appears that Ford's new Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Edge/MKX vehicles have struck a positive chord with panelists. The most deterioration in opinion was for Chrysler Group. While Chrysler gets credit for great styling on the 300/Magnum/Charger, panelists criticize the styling of its other products as lackluster. The HEMI is praised for its image and performance and castigated for being a gas-guzzler. Chrysler is perceived as being behind in alternative fuel vehicles -- especially hybrids. But the biggest negative is that DaimlerChrysler put Chrysler Group up for sale and that a buyer has not yet been announced. There are negative comments about the "take-over" of Chrysler by Daimler-Benz. There are several comments to the effect "Why would anyone want a Chrysler product if even Daimler doesn't want it?"
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Good diagram to depict the various automobile manufacturer group. I reckon it is a bit outdated, noting that ROVER and MG has been taken over by a Chinese Group, LOTUS is now owned by Proton, etc.
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What local magazine do you guys/gals like ? My personal fav are Torque & H'way (cos its free mah). If say you can only buy 1 car mag per month...what would your choice be ? (mine is Torque...H'way is free....)
