CARS | Pagani Huayra 2012 | GALLERY

The eternity of the element air. Soft and stylish, but the wind can erode even the hardest materials birth to distinctive forms known in the wild. Sleek and muscular Pagani Huayra merges past, present and future in a timeless interpretation of the art car.

The car's styling has improved over the five years to find the beginning of each line and at the end. In this study, eight models were created, and two models of 1:01, each of them changes the previous one in an endless quest to complete the form and substance of refining.

Bi-xenon headlights are just one of many precious gifts of the Zonda R, and LED daytime running lights are completely integrated into the elliptical shape of the design. The rear bumper is integrated with the station and is dominated by an elliptical structure around the central four exhaust outlets, is becoming a feature of Pagani.

Pagani builds cars in numbers that probably can be counted on the fingers and toes. This makes them almost impossible to obtain in Europe and Asia, and totally inaccessible to the United States where he never went emissions and safety tests. The new center-piece shell Huayra Pagani presents a completely new design in carbon and titanium. However, gull wing doors deep cut in the roof, much research has focused on achieving the highest stiffness in the application of new advanced composite materials and technologies were tested fuel Zonda R. tank is located close the safest area of ​​the monocoque behind the driver, confirm the safety hoop made of different composite materials and ballistics. The front and rear subframes CrMo provide exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio allows interruptions to work the best once again includes advanced energy-absorbing crash structure, ready to protect passengers in the unlikely event of a collision.

Pagani Huayra Specifications

Displacement : 5980 cc
Power : >700 CV
Torque : >1.000 Nm
Gearbox: transverse sequential seven speed gearbox; AMT robotyzed system with driving programs
Dimensions
Length : 4605mm
Height : 1169mm
Body width : 2036mm
Body width (with mirrors) : 2356mm
Dry weight : 1.350 kg
Weight distribution
Front : 44%
Rear : 56%

CARS | Saab Financial Control | finance struggle

Saab Financial Control | finance struggle Time will show the final mass of the Saab, which is not built on a car April 1 onwards. And the hunt for new investors to step up this week, is worth much more than £ 100 million, the Chinese partner, collapsed.

Trollhättan plant has been idle since April 1, adopted by the liquidity problems experienced suppliers retain parts in response to unpaid bills. Unless the company has injected cash emergency analysts say the future is bleak.

Last week, it seemed that Saab had found a solution to its liquidity difficulties crisis, signing a cooperation agreement with a value of £ 132 Chinese manufacturer Hawt Motor Group. This follows an agreement proposed property lease-back with the former Spyker Cars NV shareholder and investor thwarted Saab Vladimir Antonov, a refinancing plan to repay loans from the EIB guaranteed by the Swedish debt, and a £ 26m term loan of Gemini Investment Fund.

However, the latest is that the Saab Hawtai cooperation agreement collapsed. Initially the contract was believed not to have a lack of approvals in China and fears of the offices of state in Sweden. But Hawtai Vice President Richard Zhang told Reuters in the night: "This situation was a complex business and economic realities, not government approval, which forced the separation of the May 2 agreement .."

Saab President Victor Muller, the means to pursue other opportunities for collaboration, and reports of Chinese media have linked SUV and commercial vehicle maker Great Wall Motor Saab.

When the burgeoning market for vehicles and production environment, which requires a local joint venture partnership in China seems to be the most likely place for an investor buys a new Saab. Since an obvious enthusiasm for cooperation are much more than the Saab Hawtai crashes? CAR said automotive analyst Max Warburton, and Sanford C. Bernstein in his situation Saab thoughts.

"China seems to be the last hope for bankruptcy or marginal European automakers - and arguably Saab has some attractions, given a new product, including sedans and SUVs - the two main segments of the Chinese taste" says Warburton CAR. "But nothing will happen without the approval of Chinese government and we see the Chinese slow down the decisions of the automobile. For example, a backlog of national decisions such as approval of the PSA-Chang a proposed joint venture, signed a year ago. "

Europe, the Russian businessman and banker Vladimir Antonov keeps his enthusiasm for investing in the Saab. Still, questions about his suitability to invest in Saab delay from the original sale of the company Spyker Cars NV, General Motors, the Antonov was specifically prevented the sale because of concerns of interested parties about its activities.

Antonov keeps its legitimate businesses are tested by independent investigation has been supported indirectly by buying sports cars Spyker Spyker Cars NV Saab division in early 2011. However, permission to invest directly Antonov have been followed long negotiations between the Swedish government, Spyker NV and General Motors.

The status quo continues. An officer of Spyker Cars NV has confirmed that talks continue with other potential partners in China, and the European Investment Bank to complete the collection of existing loans and meet the conditions for the proposed sale and leasing of assets to continue. Saab continues to market, sell and support its existing range of vehicles.

But Saab is not able to resume production until it resolves its financial problems. Most Saab continues without new production plus existing stocks of new vehicles for the decline of the distributors, and promoting impulse sales (sales in the UK increased from 73.5% in the first quarter of 2011, 2378 units) is lost.

During the past six weeks, Saab owners have explored various solutions that have failed to resolve the growing crisis. Valid until the inverter is that it can meet the needs of both Saab and its stakeholders, the company's future remains in limbo.

Obama plays the Lisbon VRP hybrid car from GM

President Barack Obama has offered a break in Saturday's NATO summit in Lisbon to promote the merits of the new hybrid electric car from General Motors , which should reach the European market the next year.

The U.S. automaker has made a triumphant return Thursday on Wall Street less than a year and half his bankruptcy and his controversial rescue by the government.

Obama, who has assured his country's taxpayers that they would be reimbursed for aid (50 billion dollars) paid by the state, has become responsible for selling Opel model Ampera in the convention center in margins of the Atlantic Alliance.

Calling Ampera an example of GM technology, Obama said: "This is the future. It is a car manufactured in the United States," he said after inspecting the vehicle. "We will start selling in Europe," he added.

President Obama Takes Break from NATO, Afghanistan to Check out Hybrid Car

Toyota is recalling 870,000 minivans U.S. [sienna]

The Japanese car maker Toyota announced on Friday (16.4.) Indicates about 870,000 minivans in North America because of corrosion problems of the type Sienna voluntary recall in the workshops. As the group announced that it could occur in certain models, model years 1998 to 2010 to salt-induced damage to the spare tire mount.

Suzuki and Cobra Engineering unveiled custom Boulevard M109R power cruise

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), in partnership with Cobra Engineering, launched a fully customizable Boulevard M109R power cruiser at the New York International Motor Show (IMS) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Suzuki Boulevard M109R ships - cruisers of the most powerful Suzuki has ever produced - has turned into a heavily modified racing style yachts, representing the company's strong racing heritage. Cobra Special Projects Division, led by renowned builder Denny Berg, utilized elements of Suzuki GSX-R champion sportbike line, including the GSX-R 20 years of blue and white paint scheme, GSX-R1000 foot pegs, and sportbike-style tail section, where sit and handlebar steps.

Custom M109R also features a more open frame, displaying 1783cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine with dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and seamless Suzuki electronic fuel injection. Shares of M109R engine has been designed to produce a large wave of torque from just idle to redline. And, comfortable chassis to handle all the power and torque of a big V-twin, and provide agile handling and a comfortable riding position.

"We are very pleased to work with the Cobra Special Projects Division is amazing custom designs," said Glenn Hansen, communications manager, ASMC. "We know that cruiser riders want 'true' high performance bikes and custom accessories fit their personal style and needs. With a series of Cobra accessories combined with the already strong M109R engine design, this customized cruiser giving at all levels."


2007 Boulevard M109R

Suzuki introduced the much-anticipated Boulevard M109R cruiser to its 2006 line-up to satisfy consumers’ needs for a more powerful cruiser. The M109R features Suzuki’s race-proven technology from the championship-winning GSX-R sportbike line, boasting awesome power with its 1783cc V-Twin powerplant and an innovative look with aggressive styling and long, sleek flowing lines that define a new generation of Suzuki cruising machines.

From the GSX-R inspired front fender to the purposeful front headlight to the long low fuel tank and stylish rear fender, the M109R drips with deep rich paint complemented by mirror-like chrome accents throughout the entire design. Other stylish features include a wide fuel tank with a generous 5.2-gallon capacity, a low comfortable seat, integrated frame side covers and a uniquely designed radiator cowl. Upfront, a streamlined headlight cover houses a unique trapezoid-shaped multi-reflector halogen headlight and a maintenance free LED taillight built into the tail section. Chrome dual slash cut mufflers complete the fashionable look of the M109R.

For 2007, Suzuki introduced the Boulevard M109R Limited Edition model. The limited edition M109R features all the benefits of the popular cruiser with a specially designed paint scheme, textured seat, clear taillight with red LEDs, clear turn signals and other design extras.

Rounding out the 2007 Boulevard cruiser line are the M50, M50 Limited Edition, S40, S50, S83, C50, C50T, C50C, C90 and C90T.

'May The Best Car Win' campaign working; Angela Merkel got her money back(BridgeLoan); Tax Payers to get a return.This IS The "New" GM -MTuzmen

GM repays $297.6 million to Germany for Opel loan

General Motors Co. last week  repaid 200 million euros ($297.6 million) in German government aid that kept its carmaker Adam Opel GmbH afloat this year.

GM also said it will repay another 400 million euros ($595 million) by Nov. 30.

The payment comes more than a week after GM's board of directors voted to keep Opel instead of selling it to Canada's Magna International Inc. and its Russian partner, Sberbank.

The 1.5 billion euro ($2.2 billion) bridge loan was intended to keep Opel operating until a deal was finalized or rejected.

GM is now preparing its own $4.5 billion restructuring of Opel...

(Photo: Fritz Henderson-GM CEO/ Angela Merkel-German Chancellor)

GM speeds repayment of loans to taxpayers...

Carmaker to pay $1B per quarter, starting Dec. 31, as finances gain .

GM's board of directors and the U.S. Treasury approved the repayment plan that will begin with a $1 billion payment Dec. 31, a person with knowledge of the plan said Sunday night. GM will make payments of about $1 billion every quarter, at least until the second half of 2010, the earliest that it plans an initial public stock offering.

(Photo: Ed Whitacre -GM Chairman)

GM by the numbers
$50 billion-Amount of U.S. government aid
$6.7 billion-Amount currently owed to the U.S. government
$1 billion-Quarterly payments to the U.S., to start at the end of December
2011 When GM plans to have loan fully repaid, four years ahead of time
61%-Percentage of the automaker owned by the U.S. government

GM's plan to repay taxpayers $6.7 billion early suggests that the automaker has gained traction and raises the chances that it can sell shares to the public sooner rather than later.
The debt was originally scheduled to be retired by July 2015. As soon as next month, the automaker is to begin repaying the U.S. Treasury Department $1 billion and the Canadian government $250 million each quarter, according to a source familiar with talks between GM and the government.

GM posts $1.2-billion loss, says 'solid foundation' formed
In a positive sign that General Motors Co.’s restructuring is off to a good start, the company today said it would begin repaying U.S. government loans later this year, ahead of what is required, and that it lost $1.2 billion in the third quarter after emerging from bankruptcy.
GM said it expects to have a negative cash flow during the final three months of this year for a number of reasons, including continued restructuring costs and loan payments.
Because of this, GM expects its cash balance to be materially lower than $42.6 billion.

All Well Done Fritz!