Fiat could take majority control of Chrysler as early as 2013

We all know by now that Fiat will take an initial 20% stake in Chrysler in exchange for supplying the bankrupt automaker small-car platforms and fuel efficient drivetrains. Further down the road, Fiat will have the opportunity to purchase a large stake in Chrysler, upping its ownership to 35% and between 2013 and 2016, the Italian automaker can take an additional 16% share of Chrysler, bringing its total to 51% and gaining majority control. However, until Chrysler repays its loans to the U.S. Treasury, Fiat's share must be kept at 49%. For Fiat to take control of Chrysler, the crew from Auburn Hills will need to pay back over $10 billion in loans, and we remain suitable skeptical that Chrysler will be able to return the cash – particularly with new products from Fiat still 18 months away, at least.

[Source: SMH]

The world's fastest BMW coupe? 230 mph G-Power M6 Hurricane CS

The G-Power crew is constantly striving to produce the most insane BMWs on the planet, combining forced induction with thoroughly revised suspensions and aerodynamics to attain completely unreasonable speeds. It's latest creation, the M6 Hurricane CS, takes the standard set by its M5-based Hurricane RS, and straps a duo of superchargers onto the 5.0-liter V10, boosting the coupe's output to 740 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque.

Combined with a remapped ECU and a titanium exhaust, along with carbon fiber seats and a few other tweaks to reduce the curb weight by around 100 pounds, the CS can run to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, to 124 mph in 9.6 seconds, 187 in 26 seconds and on to a claimed top speed of 230 mph – making it the fastest road-going BMW coupe on Earth.

In addition to the twin superchargers and bespoke body-kit, G-Power fitted the CS with carbon ceramic brakes at all four corners, with the front discs measuring in at 380mm and clamped by six-piston calipers. A coil-over suspension with nine adjustable settings joins front and rear anti-roll bars, and for a scant 390,000 euros, it can be yours. All the details can be found in the press release below the fold.

Video: Corvette Grand Sport revealed

After 15 years, Chevrolet has brought the Grand Sport name back into its sports car line-up. It was only fitting for the GS to be unveiled at the the National Corvette Museum.

The Grand Sport is powered by the same 6.2 Liter V8 making 430 HP found in the standard version, and is available as both a coupe and a convertible.

Modified Mercedes Benz Cl65 - PhantASMA

Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG Coupe PhantASMA firm was modified.

CL PhantASMA65 new name, a classic image calls attention beyond the modified designs. New front bumper and air entry on the ASMA-style knife, thanks to a grid view, largely reflects the power tools. Side skirts are the new rear bumper exhaust out a sword in the foursome to view the details of the vehicle striking the other.


CL PhantASMA65 725 horse power (621hp standard) and 1180 Nm torque (standard 1000 Nm) is produced. While the performance of firms is limited 250 km / s end speed 330 km / h speed is trying to achieve.

Bajaj Pulsar 220 cc 2009 wallpapers

PT Bajaj Auto Indonesia (Bai) ensure that the product will launch Bajaj Pulsar 220 cc DTSi-Fi (injection) at the end of semester one next year in 2009. Bajaj Pulsar 220 cc 2009

This is a question many peminat the Pulsar 220 was a scene in the virtual world that will slide on gosipnya event Jakarta Motorcycle Show in December this year.

"This clearly is not this year, because we still consider the case marketingnya," said Regional Sales Manager of Bajaj Auto Indonesia (Bai) Hong Lim Sam when contacted detikOto, Thursday (4/12/2008).

Bajaj Pulsar 220 cc one-winning product line up which is a product of Bajaj gres, from India. The launch of this product will complement previous Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar 200 cc, such as, XCD 125 cc and 180 cc Pulsar.

"We hope the end of the semester I-2009 can slide, but rather the beginning of a semester," he said.

Lim had previously said that from the calculation of the temporary Bai, Bajaj Pulsar 220 above the price akan dibandrol Honda Tiger 200 cc, but he said this is not yet complete and not final. "The price will not be under the Honda Tiger (Rp 24 million)," he said.

He also disputed the development if rancana CKD assembly plant next year related to the plan the launch of Pulsar 220 cc.

"With a CKD then we will be more efficient for tax and production costs, including price," he explained.

He also does not explain whether the Pulsar 220 cc akan entry in the line up that will be created in the CKD (component assembly straggling) or other Bajaj products. However, the product will be built in this country will be prioritized on the product that most tune.

2007 Ford Fusion vs American Buffalos (U.S)

In order to create some buzz, Ford USA posted this story on their media site. Ford released this image along with the story the owner of the '07 Fusion sedan, 51 year old Maureen Edgerton from Montana, who had an unfortunate encounter with a heard of buffalo near Yellowstone Park as she was driving home on 11th April 2009.

According to Ford, the 55mph impact killed several of the migrating "American buffalo" on a snowbound motorway, but Edgerton managed to leave the scene with only minor scrapes and bruises.

"While Ford Motor Company does not have specific requirements to protect customers in collisions with bison or other animals, all of the company's vehicles are designed and tested to meet rigorous crash safety requirements," said Ford in a statement released to the press.
"These requirements help protect occupants in all sorts of collisions, even with bison, which can grow to more than 6 feet tall, 11 feet long and weight more than 2,200 pounds."

Edgerton said: "The crash was like a war scene. By the time it was over, the hood was smashed in, the mirrors were ripped from the doors and the windshield was shattered, but the interior of the car wasn't affected whatsoever. And the car was still running and not leaking fluid and the tyres weren't deflated. Everyone who came to the scene asked 'what kind of car is this?' because they couldn't believe it was possible to walk away from such a crash."

London air kills 3,000 people annually (UK)

Satellite low emission zones are needed in London to reduce an estimated 3,000 pollution-related deaths in the capital each year, a London Assembly report has warned. The study has called for a number of urgent measures to improve air quality and says emissions - mainly from diesel engines - are contributing to a wide range of health problems.

Government figures estimate pollution-related health costs for the UK have reached £20 billion a year. The Assembly Environment Committee now wants London mayor Boris Johnson to look into using biofuel for all public transport and reduce bus emissions by 90%.

It also wants targeted low emission zones and electronic information panels in public areas that will relay real time pollution levels. The report also said the mayor should also look at more ways to get people out of their cars and onto bicycles in and around the capital.

Darren Johnson, Chair of the Environment Committee said: “London’s air pollution is a serious problem now and for future generations. Reducing air pollution is not just about improving the environment in some abstract way. Our report shows that it’s about saving lives.”