Car Reviews: 10/05/09

Monday, October 5, 2009

First All-Composite Military Vehicle

TPI Composites, Inc., a leading manufacturer of large-scale composite structures, and Armor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AH), a leading manufacturer and distributor of military vehicles, vehicle armor systems, and life safety and survivability systems, were joined by Congressman David Hobson (7th District-Ohio) today to unveil a new light-weight, all-composite HMMWV. The new vehicle, which is part of the U.S. Army’s All Composite Military Vehicle program, will be the first of its kind.

The prototype vehicle was designed to demonstrate weight savings and durability in a tactical truck for the U.S. Army that can provide soldiers with maximum protection and performance. The vehicle is the result of an 18-month research and development program with the U.S. Army TARDEC and AM General. The vehicle will serve as a demonstration of how TPI can apply its composites technology to other military vehicles or vehicle components p..

The 3rd International Motor Show Of Libya

The aim of the Show will be to enable the exhibitors to introduce their products to a large audience in a short time. Also the presence of the Media shall broaden the exposure of the exhibitors beyond the exhibition ground.

The Show will have one Trade & Media day, during which it opens its doors only to professionals and to visitors who have been invited by the organizers or the exhibitors. The show will be opened to the public during the next four days.

During the Trade and Media day, this is when the exhibitor will benefit the most as they will have the chance to meet potential clients. This intensive exposure to potential visitors will assist the exhibitors to generate direct sales, sales agreement, monitor the market and competitors and acquire valuable contacts. The Show will also provide an opportunity for companies looking for local agents and a presence in the local market.

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Custom car fest set to open in Abu Dhabi

Barbican Turbo 2009, a dedicated show with focus on engine tuning, artistic bodywork and powerful in-car audio systems, is set to get underway on October 8 in Abu Dhabi.

The three-day festival, which is expected to attract thousands of car enthusiasts, will run at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Adham Badr, brand manager for Barbican, headline sponsor of the show, revealed that over 100 of the best customised vehicles in the country will be on show at the exhibition.

“Last year’s Barbican Turbo was a fantastic success, attracting 20,000 people, so there was no question about whether or not we would repeat it,” he said.

“The custom car scene reflects what our brand is all about; self expression. Barbican Turbo 2009 will have everything for the enthusiastic car modifier – it is the biggest event of its kind in the region.”

Demonstrations of power are expected to be a major draw at the show, with high-speed drifting from the ‘Need for Speed’ European Drift Championship team on display at the centre’s track.

Visitors will also get a chance to test the power output of their own vehicles in the Dyno Shoot-Out, which pits owners in a head-to-head to see whose machine pumps out the most bhp.

As well as brute force being showcased, custom car and bike bodywork will also feature prominently, with visitors being dazzled by the light reflected from the acres of chrome on display.

Prizes and trophies will be given out for the best vehicles, some of which will have had hundreds of thousands of dirhams worth of modifications made by their loving owners.

One lucky owner will also receive an additional prize of an all expenses-paid holiday to Switzerland as overall winner of the top 100 amateur car of the festival.

Barbican Turbo 2009 will also feature the second UAE National Sound-Off competition, where competitors can win prizes for the loudest vehicle stereo and the best installation.

A separate audio stage will keep music lovers occupied and to complete the urban feel, a street art contest will take place close to the track.

Demonstrations of Parkour freeform running will be on show in the hall and professional flarers from the UK will be wowing the crowds with their bottle juggling skills, mixing up non-alcoholic beverages as they go.

“We can promise anybody attending Barbican Turbo 2009 they will not be disappointed,” said Badr.

“It will be an energetic celebration of car and bike modification and the atmosphere throughout will be one that acknowledges the power of self expression,” he added.