Insane Races: Veyron vs Fighter jet

You just can't ignore the earth-shattering speed of the Bugatti Veyron, which is why it is on top of our list. But, when it comes to competing in a slightly higher class of vehicles - namely Fighter Jets -

Top 5 Luxury SUVs in India

 

Luxury SUVs have always been a hit amongst the rich and the elite.

Not only do they offer acres of space and comfort, these machines make sense in India where road conditions are not something to be talked about. So here is a lowdown on some of the must-have luxury big boys.

Top 5 Cars your Girl would Love

If you thought that women didn’t have a penchant for cars  and don’t really bother which car her guy drives, you’re wrong! Many women have a thing for automobiles. A swanky, good looking car is something which can easily win a woman’s heart for you. Let’s face it - all of us materialistic, including the members of the fair sex.

Top Ten Rules of Off-roading

 

Off-roading is a term for driving a vehicle on un-surfaced roads or tracks, made of materials such as sand and gravel, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks, and other natural terrain.

In most cases off-road terrains can only be traveled by vehicles designed specifically for off-road driving such as ATVs, heavy-duty pickup trucks, trucks and equipment, SUVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles or mountain bicycles.

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters at the Auto Expo 2012

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters Limited (HMSI) which is the undisputed king

in the Scooter segment in India plans to make it big in the days to come. Its pavilion will get all existing products from the best selling Honda Activa to the Flagship model the Honda VFR 1200.

Indian made Ferrari DC AVANTI

Dilip Chabbria renowned Indian Automobile designer which has done designing on various International projects like the James Bond flick,

Automatic Cars that suit your Pocket

Some time ago automatic transmission cars were considered to be luxurious products belonging to the high-end market.

However, these days nearly every brand has its own model available in automatic as well as manual transmissions. The scenario is changing slowly with the launch of several automatics in the country. Automatics offer significant benefits on roads like ours but have rarely made an appearance in India.

THE 200 MPG AEROCYCLE

A motorcycle with an aerodynamic shell gets more than 200 miles per gallon

Cool Storage Besides increasing fuel economy, the shell allowed builder Allert Jacobs to add a trunk in the back. Hans Pieterse

Dutch vehicle designer Allert Jacobs knew that his fuel-sipping, shell-encased motorcycle was street-legal. Unfortunately, the police didn’t, and impounded it after pulling him over during a test run. 

Allert Jacobs' Aerocycle:  Hans Pieterse

But Jacobs has a lot of patience. He first built a resistance-reducing nose cone in 2007, in an attempt to increase his Honda Innova 125i’s 114-mpg rating. That design fell short, so he built a 1:5 scale model, followed by a full-size polyurethane and wood mold. By 2009, he was crafting the fiberglass shell. Steel tubes welded to the bike’s frame attach it, and a frame and rails added to the front of the bike allow the front of the shell to slide forward like a door and lock shut. Last winter, he even made aerodynamic cones with indicator lights for his side-view mirrors.

In the Shell : The top view of the motorcycle  Hans Pieterse

Most of the mileage boost comes from the aerodynamic shape, but Jacobs also converted the bike’s automatic clutch to manual to keep it from slipping. Altogether, the changes worked: On one long trip, the bike got 214 miles per gallon. And as for the impound? “I got it back,” he says, “and they had to apologize.”

Time: 3 years Cost: $5,000

HANDLING

Jacobs can put his feet down to steady himself when stopped, but the shell prevents him from planting them out wide. He’s considering building a new version with open sides in order to reduce balance issues.

COMFORT

After lowering the seat and raising the footrests above the wheel, Jacobs decided that they would improve steering if they were closer to the hub, so he welded tubes to the frame parallel to the front forks and attached the footrests to them.

SECURITY

Jacobs welded and bolted a steel rail to the front of the bike so that half the shell can slide forward 18 inches, allowing him easy access and exit. There’s a security bonus too, since he can lock up his bike along with any valuables inside.

 

3 More MPG-Boosting Mods

 

Duct-Taped Dream: Thanks to ecomodder.com, a community of DIYers hell-bent on adding mileage, for help with this article.  Chang Ho Kim

 

Duct-Taped Dream

Chang Ho Kim, who runs an auto-repair shop in Massachusetts, skipped doing airflow calculations and modified his 1989 Honda CRX HF largely on instinct. He added a narrow, wedge-shaped acrylic nose to move the air over the hood and roof, taped the seams between the body panels to prevent turbulence, and installed acrylic skirts to keep air flowing past the rear tires. An aerodynamic tail extends down off the hatchback glass. A few screws and lots of aluminum duct tape keep the pieces together. The mods yielded results: Previously, his Honda ran at 40 miles per gallon; now it routinely tops 60.

Greenie Van :  Courtesy glassmarcus.com

GREENIE VAN

Glass artist and furniture maker Marcus Sabathil’s Toyota Previa minivan is a moving example of his dedication to green principles: He increased its highway mileage from 20 mpg to 36. Sabathil made more than a dozen mechanical modifications, crafted a clear Lexan plastic aerodynamic tail with stainless-steel trim, and added interior side-view mirrors so he could fold in the outer ones on the road. 

Wonder-Trailer:  Courtesy Phil Knox

WONDER-TRAILER

Phil Knox, an aeromodding legend, attached an inverted and partially sawed-off boat to the top of a utility trailer and added fairings in front of and behind the wheels, as well as a smooth aluminum belly pan to reduce drag beneath the trailer. As a result, unlike normal trailers, Knox’s 430-pound creation—still awaiting a few tweaks before it’s finished—does not appear to reduce his pickup truck’s mileage.

The H2Whoa Credo: 

DIY can be dangerous. We review all our projects before publishing them, but ultimately your safety is your responsibility. Always wear protective gear, take proper safety precautions, and follow all laws and regulations

FASTEST ELECTRIC BIKE MotoCzysz E1pc

 

Hot-Swap Batteries: A wireless carriage lets battery modules be changed on the fly.

MULTIPARKING FULLY AUTOMATED SYSTEMS

Electric Autos'

Electric vehicles have floundered into obscurity more than once in U.S. history and now they're staging yet another comeback. Regardless how this latest wave of EVs fares, electrification in its many forms is here to stay.

Last year was a pivotal year in the history of electrical vehicles because of the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt, which became available in late 2010. Sales of these cars are small in the scheme of overall volume and have fallen short of expectations. But EV proponents are quick to point out the number of EVs sold in their first full year is far more than first-year sales of Toyota's Prius hybrid.

Top Most Bikes Of The World

Dodge Tomahawk : 500 bhp with Viper Engine V 10 – This concept Bike can touch 300 mph

World's Top 10 Cars'

10. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 (631 hp)

With a top speed of 211 mph, the car can reach the mark of 62 mph within 3.4 seconds. The dream car for every sport enthusiast combines 631-horsepower V12 engine and is available in two body styles, coupe and roadster. Overall, this is a car that can stop traffic, snaps neck and drops jaws.

Force India can be like Red Bull - Mallya

Force India's new investor Subrata Roy wants the Silverstone based team to be like Red Bull.

That is the claim of fellow Indian billionaire Dr Vijay Mallya, who with title sponsor Sahara's Roy co-owns the team.