Saturday, October 24, 2009
car australia
Looking for a holiday job in Australia? A car wash in Queensland capital Brisbane is advertising some vacant positions at the moment. They're looking for backpackers and travelers who want to earn some quick big bucks at this "small and exclusive car wash".
So what's the catch? Well, this is the Bubbles'n'Babes car wash and you've gotta be topless or nude to work there. It's a response to a drought-induced water shortage that's made it illegal for Brisbanites to wash their cars at home. Topless car washes start at $50, and full nudity (and a clean car) are $100.
The World's Most Expensive SUV
This is the world's most expensive SUV - but with three bottles of the world's most expensive vodka included in the price tag, it actually appears to be a bargain.The £1million Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition has gold-plated windows, pure tungsten exhausts, and the speed gauges are encrusted in diamonds. The seats are not for the squeamish. They are made of one of the softest materials around - leather from a whale's penis.
And, just to send the bling factor right through the roof, this SUV also comes complete with an exterior bulletproof Kevlar coating. But that's nothing compared to the vodka that comes with it.
The car company has thrown three bottles of Russo-Baltique, the vodka brand it created this year to mark its100th anniversary, Motor Authority reported.
Last year, a bottle retailed for £790,000. It is not a meant to be drunk, the company's website explains - instead it should be displayed as art. That's because the bling of the bottle frankly puts the SUV to shame.
According to the Dartz company's website, the flask, a replica of the radiator guard used for the Russo-Baltique cars, is made from gold coins minted between 1908 and 1912. This is around the time the company manufactured its first car.
The flask cap is made from white and yellow gold and contains a diamond-encrusted replica of the Russian Imperial Eagle. And finally, the bottle itself is made of bulletproof glass 30cm thick - just in case. The car - and vodka - were produced especially for the mega-exclusive Top Marques luxury motor show in Monaco next year.
The car is made by the company that produced armoured vehicles for Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, and Tsar Nicolas. The seats are indeed of 'real whale penis leather,' says a spokesperson for Dartz Kombat.
'It is inspired by the original playboy Aristotle Onassis' yacht Christina O, which had bar stool seats made from sperm whale foreskin.
'Some people have called us crazy because of this, but we think we must make a luxury car till the end.'
Weighing four tons and powered by a V8 engine capable of 450 horse power, the Pombron's maker also claim the car is 'rocket grenade proof'.
'In the past our customers have included Lenin and his revolutionary partner Trotsky,' explains the Dartz spokesperson.
'In fact we are launching a version of this new model in 2012, just for Latin America.
'This will commemorate the fact that Trotsky was killed in Mexico with an ice pick in 1940.
'As such, the Latin version will come with a gold ice axe to mark this fact.'
Keeping the exact details of the car secret, the Pombron's makers say the SUV will be unveiled to Prince Albert of Monaco at the Top Marques opening in April of next year.
Hanya 30 juta dollar AS untuk produksi massal mobnas
Panggah Susanto mengatakan, setiap produsen merek mobnas memerlukan dana sedikitnya 30 juta dollar AS untuk membangun fasilitas perakitan. Investasi sebesar itu pun hanya untuk perakitan dengan kapasitas 5.000-10.000 unit per tahun.Kenyataan itu dialami Widya Aryadi, yang telah memamerkan prototipe dan memperlihatkan kemampuan mobil kecilnya yang diberi nama UPV (Urban Personal Vehicle) dengan harga Rp 30 juta.
“Ternyata tak mudah mewujudkan dan membangun industri mobil murah,” keluhnya ketika bertemu dengan Kompas.com pada Pameran Kreasi Departemen Pendidikan di Jakarta, 11 Agustus lalu.
Padahal, pertengahan Mei 2009, saat mengikuti Pameran Industri Indonesia, Widya dan mitranya bersemangat mewujudkan cita-citanya. Maklum, minat masyarakat terhadap mobil yang dipamerkannya ketika itu sangat tinggi. Tidak hanya konsumen di dalam negeri. “Juga ada pesanan dari Belanda. Mereka minta 1.000 unit,” ungkap Widya yang ketika itu didampingi Anis Muhammad Mufid, mitranya yang bertugas mencari investor.
Waktu itu, Widya juga mengemukakan rencananya untuk memamerkan empat UPV terbaru, sekaligus untuk dites oleh pengunjung IIMS 2009 akhir Juli lalu.
Kenyataannya, rencana tersebut kandas. Bekerja sama dengan produsen sepeda motor dan kendaraan roda tiga, Viar memasok mesin dan sistem penggerak, sementara Uness hanya memamerkan kendaraan kecil paramedik tanpa atap.
Kendaraan kecil yang disebutkan terakhir direncanakan dipakai saat laga MU dan Indonesian All Star sebagai feeder bagi pemain yang cedera. Namun, kendaraan itu urung tampil gara-gara bom teroris di JW Marriott dan Ritz-Carlton, yang menyebabkan MU ciut nyali berekshibisi di Jakarta.
Prototipe yang sempat dipajang di IIMS 2009 ini baru hadir dua hari menjelang event ditutup. Tak ada lagi gaung dan masyarakat yang semula berharap bisa mencoba mobil tersebut tak kunjung mendapatkan kepastian sampai pameran usai.
Prototipe
“Produk tersebut baru sampai tahap prototipe. Belum sampai ke uji tipe. Produsen juga mempertimbangkan, apa mobil tersebut laku dijual atau tidak,” seru Panggah di Jakarta, Selasa (25/8) tentang realisasi proyek mobil nasional tersebut.
Rektor Uness Prof Dr Sudijono Sastro-Atmodjo juga tak lupa mengomentari mobil kecil dan murah yang dikembangkan oleh lembaga yang dipimpinnya itu. “Satu generasi (maksudnya satu prototipe) lagi baru bisa diproduksi. Masih banyak yang harus diperbaiki,” ungkapnya saat menyaksikan salah satu mobil terakhir sedang diperbaiki di Departemen Pendidikan Jakarta.
Ia menambahkan, faktor keselamatan bagi penumpang kendaraan ini harus dipikirkan lebih lanjut. “Ini menyangkut nyawa manusia,” ujarnya.
Sementara itu, Widya mengatakan, ia menciptakan kendaraan kecil itu untuk mengikuti jejak Tata Motors, raksasa industri mobil India yang menciptakan Nano, dari sisi berbeda. “Kalau Tata membuat Nano dengan memperkecil ukuran mobil, saya ingin membuat sepeda motor yang dimobilkan. Namun, tetap menggunakan empat roda. Tidak tiga roda seperti Bajaj” ungkapnya.
Kenyataannya, kendati banyak yang tertarik terhadap kendaraan ini—berdasarkan respons masyarakat ketika Kompas.com mengulas kreasi Uness ini—nyatanya untuk menghadirkan 4 prototipe tidak mudah.
Padahal, ia menciptakan mobil mikro ini, selain ingin memanusiakan moda transportasi Indonesia, minat terhadap kreasinya cukup tinggi. Seperti dijelaskannya, hal itu termasuk pengganti Bajaj yang sekarang ini harganya makin mahal. Ia juga menyebutkan, pasar lain untuk kreasinya tersebut adalah operasional lapangan golf dan perkebunan.
“Ukurannya yang kecil, mudah bergerak di sela-sela pohon kelapa sawit. Digunakan sebagai kendaraan pengumpul,” ucap Widya lagi.
Kenyataannya, jalan menuju ke arah itu tidak semudah yang diperkirakan dosen muda yang kreatif ini. Ia bisa menerawang peluang. Namun, investor lebih pintar bermain dengan uang!
Industri Automotif Nasional Butuh Dukungan Semua Pihak
Saat ini, munculnya mobil-mobil produksi dalam negeri membuktikan industri automotif Indonesia mulai bangkit. Namun, guna memajukan industri ini, dibutuhkan dukungan dan kerjasama dari berbagai pihak.Hal ini dikemukakan Ketua Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi (BPPT) Marzan A. Iskandar disela acara Shell Eco-marathon di Hotel Four Season, Jakarta, Jumat (14/8/2009).
Menurutnya, munculnya mobil-mobil produksi anak bangsa seperti Arina, Gea, Tawon, dan Komodo merupakan bukti bahwa industri automotif dalam negeri mulai bangkit.
"Kita harus meyakinkan semua pihak, bahwa kita butuh dan mampu mengembangkan industri mobil Nasional," tegasnya.
Namun, kata dia, dibutuhkan kerjasama yang kuat dari berbagai pihak demi mewujudkan hal ini. "Kita butuh kerjasama misalnya dari Departemen Perindustrian (Depperin) dan Departemen Perhubungan (Dephub)," paparnya.
Kebutuhan untuk terus memajukan industri automotif lokal ini disadari Marzan karena besarnya potensi pasar yang ada di Indonesia. "Dengan jumlah penduduk di Indonesia yang besar, ini membuktikan bahwa potensi pasar untuk mobil Nasional sangat terbuka lebar, ini yang perlu kita manfaatkan," tegas Marzan.
Latest And Cool Sports Cars Pics
Today's youth are pretty much interested in buying sports cars, which have high performance levels, great exterior appearance, cool interior design and much more. For many owning a sports bike or car is a matter of their pride.
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its always pleasure to watch a cars, sports2011 Volkswagen Up! spied, first spy photos
VW has suggested the production car will keep much of the styling from the concept that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt motorshow, so expect Golf-inspired headlights and a compact but practical design. Unlike the rear-engined, rear-wheel- drive concept, the final Up! will use a front-engined, front-wheel-drive layout.
Inside, the 4 seat arrangement will allow buyers to fold the 3 passenger seats flat or remove them. The dash will be revolutionary, incorporating digital touchscreens. The hi-tech feel continues under the skin as VW engineers are developing a choice of ecological two cylinder petrol and diesel engines for the car. Both will be turbocharged, with a capacity of around 600cc. They promise remarkable fuel economy of 94mpg combined and CO2 emissions of less than 100g/km. A more powerful 1.2 litre petrol engine may also be offered.
Volkswagen announced back in 2007 that it is very serious about producing the Up! in India, in order to cut back on costs, however, manufacturing in Bratislava, Slovakia hasn't been ruled out. If the Up! was built in India, it could only cost VW a mere €900 to produce.
Western Europeans will receive plusher models as it will be marketed as a must-have accessory, similar to that of the Toyota iQ and Smart ForTwo, while Eastern Europeans will see it as a cheap, reliable runabout. The Up! is likely to masure at 3.45 metres with the Space Up! measuring at 3.6 metres. The E-Up! measures at 3.2 metres.
Although the official name hasn’t been decided, Lupo could be used instead of Up!. Prices are expected to start from £7,500 when the city-car goes on sale sometime in Spring 2011. Aside the E-Up!, which is expected to go on sale in 2013, a 5dr and the "Space Up!" mini-MPV variants should also be in the pipeline.
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Win the very first 2010 Jaguar XJ sedan (UK)
Jaguar is putting the first production XJ up for auction to try and raise £1m for the NSPCC. The 2010 Jaguar XJ comes in Protfolio trim with the firms 3.0 litre diesel engine in short-wheel-base. Standard features include electric panoramic glass sunroof, 20" Kasuga alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlamps with LED day-time-running lights w/ washers, 1,200w Bowers & Wilkins sound system, 20 way adjustable leather ventilated seats with massage function, heated steering wheel, 4 zone climate control and a reversing camera.
Esther Rantzen is backing prize competition. "Our new online ChildLine service gives children even more choice in how they seek our help. Children can now text and chat to a ChildLine counsellor at www.childline.org.uk as well as phone on 0800 1111. However, there is much still to be done before we can be there for all children. The Jaguar Prize Competition takes us one step further to raising the funds we need to do this.
Geoff Cousins, managing director of Jaguar UK said: “To help give more children the support they need, Jaguar, a long-standing supporter of the NSPCC, is giving away the very first customer ready car to be produced.
“This is a unique chance to own the first XJ, help raise funds for the Child's Voice appeal and ensure even more calls are answered."
The competition runs to 25th November, with the winner being announced on 1st December. To enter, click here. Video can be viewed here.
Jaguar is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win the first new Jaguar XJ when it rolls off the production line later this year. This all-new luxury saloon, worth more than £62,000, is Jaguar's flagship model and will launch in showrooms in the New Year.
The Jaguar Prize Competition aims to raise £1m for the NSPCC’s helplines. It will cost £125 per entry and there is no limit to the number of entries per person.
The NSPCC is running a three year Child's Voice Appeal to raise £50m for its helplines. The money will help grow ChildLine so it can answer every call, text and e-mail from children. It will also go toward developing the NSPCC helpline for adults worried about a child.
Geoff Cousins, Managing Director of Jaguar UK said: “To help give more children the support they need, Jaguar, a long-standing supporter of the NSPCC, is giving away the very first customer ready car to be produced. Our new Jaguar XJ is a blend of stunning design, intuitive technology and innovative thinking - this is a unique chance to own the first one, help raise funds for the Child's Voice appeal – and ensure even more calls are answered."
Sleek, sporting and sophisticated, the all-new Jaguar XJ brings a daring new spirit to automotive luxury - it offers a seductive mix of striking design, breathtaking performance and engineering without compromise. The all-new XJ's cabin is a marvel in its own right, blending elegant, contemporary design with the comfort, luxury and unmistakable sporting style of a Jaguar.
NSPCC director of communications John Grounds said: "Today we are also launching a new online ChildLine service which gives children even more choice in how they seek our help. Children can now text and chat to a ChildLine counsellor as well as phone in.
“However, there is much still to be done before we can be there for all children. The Jaguar Prize Competition takes us one step further to raising the funds we need to do this.”
The competition runs until 25th November and the winner will be announced on 1st December. Entrants must correctly answer three questions about the new Jaguar XJ to be in for a chance to win the car. Enter here.
About the Child’s Voice Appeal:
The government has pledged £30m over four years towards the expansion of ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline, but the NSPCC needs the support of the public to raise a further £50m through the Child’s Voice Appeal, to make its vision to answer many more cries for help a reality. Everyone can support the Child’s Voice Appeal. To date the appeal has raised £19.1m
The all-new XJ also takes a new approach to sustainable motoring. Constructed using Jaguar’s lightweight body technology, the XJ is lighter than its rivals by at least 150kg which significantly improves performance, handling and economy, while delivering increased strength, refinement and safety.
The winner will take delivery of the Jaguar XJ a week before the car goes on sale in January. The Jaguar XJ being offered is a short-wheelbase 3.0-litre diesel Portfolio model, worth more than £62,000. The new Jaguar XJ will be launched in the UK in January 2010 and the car donated by Jaguar is the first customer-ready car off the production line.
The Jaguar XJ range starts at £52,500.
Safety warnings advised during clock changes (UK)
Drivers and pedestrians are being advised to take extra care on the roads this weekend as the clocks go back to signal the end of British Summer Time (BST).
The sun will be setting an hour earlier from Sunday 25th October, which means that children will soon be making their way home in the dark.
Peter Rodger, chief examiner at the Institute of Advanced Motorists, warned: 'The period between late afternoon and early evening – the time when most casualties happen will be in darkness.'
Drivers are told to turn on their lights before it's fully dark and to take particular care where children may be on the streets between 4pm and 6pm.
Children are being urged to 'Be Bright, Be Seen' by the Department for Transport in a road safety campaign launched today.
Last year, 867 children, aged six to 11, were killed or seriously injured on the UK's roads. Children are advised to wear bright or fluorescent clothing in the daytime and reflective clothing if they venture out after dark.
There's substantial evidence that fewer people would be killed and seriously injured on Britain's roads if the country were to put the clocks forward by one hour throughout the year, according to a report published yesterday by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee.
It recommended that the Department for Transport (DfT) looks again at changing current policy. The new system where clocks would be put one hour ahead of GMT in Winter and two hours ahead in Summer, has been dubbed 'Single Double Summer Time' (SDST).
A DfT spokesperson said: 'A wide range of issues would have to be taken into account if a move to SDST was to be considered, of which casualty savings is just one.
For example, any changes to Britain's time zone would need to have full regard to the positive and negative effects on business and transport links with other countries; health and safety issues; and on social community life.'
For those of you that are living in Blighty, the clock will go back at 2am Sunday morning.
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