Porsche Cayenne 2011
Porsche Cayenne 2011
Porsche Cayenne 2011
Monday, November 1, 2010
2010 Brabus E V12 Wallpapers
2010 Brabus E V12 Wallpaper
2010 Brabus E V12 Side View
2010 Brabus E V12 Front View
2010 Brabus E V12 Interior
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
According to more than a quarter of a million readers, “Bild am Sonntag”, “Auto Bild” and 25 associated European publications awarded the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz SMS AMG Gullwing is the world’s best super sports and received the “Golden Steering Wheel” – one of the most important automotive awards in Europe.
Eleven sports cars competed for this award, but it appears that almost one third of all votes were cast in favour of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The new German sports car evokes memories of the the legendary 300 SL “Gullwing” sports car of the 1950s but excels when it comes to lightweight construction, superior driving dynamics and exemplary safety.
Eleven sports cars competed for this award, but it appears that almost one third of all votes were cast in favour of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The new German sports car evokes memories of the the legendary 300 SL “Gullwing” sports car of the 1950s but excels when it comes to lightweight construction, superior driving dynamics and exemplary safety.
2009 Honda FC Sport Concept Car currently on display at The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
2009 Honda FC Sport Concept Car currently on display at The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Despite the dark clouds currently looming over Detroit, the auto industry in the United States is alive and creativity is the key to its survival. For many years, domestic and foreign auto manufacturers have looked to California for inspiration. Because of this, there are more automobile design studios in Southern California than anywhere else on earth. Since the early days of the automobile, the cars from California have always been a little different. Brighter colors, flashier styling, more dramatic proportions, and “outside of the box” ideas are the norm. Is it the climate? Is it the culture? Is it Hollywood? Come to our panel discussions on Tuesday, August 25, and Tuesday, September 15 to find out.
The Petersen Automotive Museum will host two panels of proffessional automotive designers from two different generations who will share their views on what influence California culture has had on their work and the industry as a whole.
Classic Design-
Tuesday, August 25, 7:30 p.m.
Racing Corridor Panelists:
• Chuck Jordan began his career at General Motors in 1949 and he retired as Vice President of Design in 1992. Examples of Chuck’s design influence can be seen in such varied cars as the ’59 Cadillac Eldorado, ’92 Cadillac STS, and the Oldsmobile Aurora among many others.
• Ron Hill started his design career at GM in 1954. He helped pioneer GM’s adoption of CAD systems in the 1970s and later served separate terms as the Chair of the Industrial Design Department and the Transportation Design Department at the Art Center College of Design before retiring in 2000. A few of Ron’s design projects include the ’65 Corvair, ’72-’73 GTO and Firebird, and the Pontiac Fiero.
• Syd Mead is perhaps best known for his science fiction vehicle designs for films such as Blade Runner, Aliens, and Tron but he began his design career at Ford Motor Company’s Advanced Styling Center in 1959. Syd moved to Southern California in the mid 1970s and has been an active and influential industrial designer for film, television, and the automotive industry ever since.
Tuesday, August 25, 7:30 p.m.
Racing Corridor Panelists:
• Chuck Jordan began his career at General Motors in 1949 and he retired as Vice President of Design in 1992. Examples of Chuck’s design influence can be seen in such varied cars as the ’59 Cadillac Eldorado, ’92 Cadillac STS, and the Oldsmobile Aurora among many others.
• Ron Hill started his design career at GM in 1954. He helped pioneer GM’s adoption of CAD systems in the 1970s and later served separate terms as the Chair of the Industrial Design Department and the Transportation Design Department at the Art Center College of Design before retiring in 2000. A few of Ron’s design projects include the ’65 Corvair, ’72-’73 GTO and Firebird, and the Pontiac Fiero.
• Syd Mead is perhaps best known for his science fiction vehicle designs for films such as Blade Runner, Aliens, and Tron but he began his design career at Ford Motor Company’s Advanced Styling Center in 1959. Syd moved to Southern California in the mid 1970s and has been an active and influential industrial designer for film, television, and the automotive industry ever since.
Design in the 21st Century
Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m.
Racing Corridor
Panelists:
• Dave Marek is Director of Advanced Design for Honda R&D, Americas and is also an instructor at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Dave served as project leader for the 1994 Honda Accord Wagon and 1997 Acura CL and also produces automotive fine art.
• Jason Hill is the son of former GM designer Ron Hill and an Art Center Graduate and instructor. He contributed to the design concept for the Mercedes smart car as well as the Porsche Carrera GT during his time with the two German companies. In 2003 Jason founded the Eleven, LLC design company which focuses on designing alternative fuel vehicles like the Aptera.
• Third Designer To Be Announced.
Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m.
Racing Corridor
Panelists:
• Dave Marek is Director of Advanced Design for Honda R&D, Americas and is also an instructor at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Dave served as project leader for the 1994 Honda Accord Wagon and 1997 Acura CL and also produces automotive fine art.
• Jason Hill is the son of former GM designer Ron Hill and an Art Center Graduate and instructor. He contributed to the design concept for the Mercedes smart car as well as the Porsche Carrera GT during his time with the two German companies. In 2003 Jason founded the Eleven, LLC design company which focuses on designing alternative fuel vehicles like the Aptera.
• Third Designer To Be Announced.
Educational programs are free for Museum members (unless otherwise noted), and included in general admission for nonmembers. Programs are subject to change without notice. Reservations are recommended for all programs. For information or to RSVP, please call the Education department at 323-964-6347 or email cdrscher@petersen.org.
The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501©(3) charity. The Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles. Admission prices are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students with ID, and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. Museum members and children under five are admitted free. Covered parking is available for $2 per half hour with an $8 maximum for Museum visitors. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm. For general Museum information, call 323/930-CARS or visit the Museum’s Web site address at www.petersen.org.
New Megane Coupe Cabriolet With Elegant
New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet completes the renewal style of the New Mégane family which is built on the strengths that forged the success of its predecessor. Its new appearance is supported by the large folding glass roof, high-gloss finish, black glass roof contrasts with the satin-effect chrome windscreen frame exterior, and the dark red taillights featuring a linear lighting pattern and LED brake lights to provide a distinctive rear lighting character.
With it’s new style, New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet goes further by offering customers with unruffled open-top motoring supported by the forward position of the windscreen and a fixed glass, outstanding handling performance with a stiffer chassis and a new electric power steering system, and a broad choice of efficient and eco-friendly powertrains including the all-new automatic EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission.
With it’s new style, New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet goes further by offering customers with unruffled open-top motoring supported by the forward position of the windscreen and a fixed glass, outstanding handling performance with a stiffer chassis and a new electric power steering system, and a broad choice of efficient and eco-friendly powertrains including the all-new automatic EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission.
Chevrolet Corvette Awards 2010
Over the years the Corvette has won awards from automobile publications as well as organizations such as the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Automobile Magazine ranked the 1963–1967 Sting Ray first on their "100 Coolest Cars" list, above the Dodge Viper GTS, the Porsche 911, and others.
Sports Car International placed the Corvette at number 5 on their list of the "Top Sports Cars of the 1960s".
Hot Rod magazine in its March 1986 issue selected the 1973-74 Corvette LS6 454 as one of the "10 most collectable muscle cars" in the company of the 1968-70 Chevelle, 1970 'Cuda, 1970 Challenger, 1966-67 Fairlane, 1968-70 AMX, 1970 Camaro Z28, 1968-70 GTO, 1968-69 Charger, and 1967-68 Mustang.
Car and Driver readers selected the Corvette "Best all around car" nine of 11 years in Car and Driver's Reader's Choice Polls including 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1975.
Car and Driver magazine selected the Corvette for its annual Ten Best list fifteen times: the C4 from 1985 through 1989, the C5 in 1998, 1999, and 2002 through 2004, and the C6 from 2005 through 2009.
Motor Trend magazine named the Corvette Car of the Year in 1984 and 1998.
Society of Automotive Engineers publication Automotive Engineering International.selected the 1999 Corvette Convertible, (along with the Mercedes-Benz S500) "Best Engineered Car of the 20th century".
The 2005 Corvette was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award and was named "Most Coveted Vehicle" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year contest.
U.S. News & World Report selected the 2010 Corvette the "Best Luxury Sports Car for the Money".
Automobile Magazine ranked the 1963–1967 Sting Ray first on their "100 Coolest Cars" list, above the Dodge Viper GTS, the Porsche 911, and others.
Sports Car International placed the Corvette at number 5 on their list of the "Top Sports Cars of the 1960s".
Hot Rod magazine in its March 1986 issue selected the 1973-74 Corvette LS6 454 as one of the "10 most collectable muscle cars" in the company of the 1968-70 Chevelle, 1970 'Cuda, 1970 Challenger, 1966-67 Fairlane, 1968-70 AMX, 1970 Camaro Z28, 1968-70 GTO, 1968-69 Charger, and 1967-68 Mustang.
Car and Driver readers selected the Corvette "Best all around car" nine of 11 years in Car and Driver's Reader's Choice Polls including 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1975.
Car and Driver magazine selected the Corvette for its annual Ten Best list fifteen times: the C4 from 1985 through 1989, the C5 in 1998, 1999, and 2002 through 2004, and the C6 from 2005 through 2009.
Motor Trend magazine named the Corvette Car of the Year in 1984 and 1998.
Society of Automotive Engineers publication Automotive Engineering International.selected the 1999 Corvette Convertible, (along with the Mercedes-Benz S500) "Best Engineered Car of the 20th century".
The 2005 Corvette was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award and was named "Most Coveted Vehicle" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year contest.
U.S. News & World Report selected the 2010 Corvette the "Best Luxury Sports Car for the Money".
2010 Chevrolet Corvette
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Pricing - New Automotive Review ...
The fist photos of the pre-production Chevrolet Camaro Convertible surfaced back in 2008, and since then, the development has taken a pretty long time. GM has finally revealed the first images of the production ready 2012 Camaro Convertible prototype through social media outfit Facebook. The convertible looks similar in design to the Coupe and a few noticeable changes include a repositioned third brake light, a trunk-mounted antenna, and a key slot for opening the rear trunk. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible will feature the same engines as the coupe including a 312hp 3.6L V6, a 400 hp 6.2-liter V8, and a 426hp 6.2L V8 option. We expect the convertible to arrive by April 2011.
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