Posted on: January 6th, 2009 at 1:17 am

In the meantime, you can always count on booth babes to make an otherwise blah show quite entertaining. As we all know, women with large breasts out on display sell cars, or at least auto manufacturer’s sure think so.

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Posted on: January 5th, 2009 at 1:51 am

Assen is a municipality and a city in the north eastern Netherlands, capital of the province of Drenthe. It received city rights in 1809. Assen's main claim to fame is the TT Circuit Assen the motorcycle racing circuit, where on the last Saturday in June the Dutch TT is run.

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Posted on: January 4th, 2009 at 1:44 am

I would like to question the sincerity of many of Japan's so-called Formula One enthusiasts. Tell me, how can the poor spectator concentrate on the race when the event's hottest bodywork is found prancing along its sidelines? It appears that the Formula One is as much about cars as about fashion and style of girls.

Posted on: January 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 am

If you happen to disagree with those who support that the foremost subject at the Essen Motorshow in Germany, which runs from November 28 to December 7, 2008, are the various tuning proposals, racing cars and concept studies, then you might just like the video that we added in the following... Need we say more?

Posted on: January 2nd, 2009 at 1:05 am

The Bathurst 1000 (currently called the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000) is a 1,000-kilometre (620 mi) touring car race held annually at Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. The race was traditionally run on the first Sunday in October but is now held on the second Sunday.

Posted on: January 1st, 2009 at 1:00 am

Motorcycling is the act of riding a motorcycle. A variety of subcultures and lifestyles have been built up around motorcycling. Motorcycle safety training and equipment is important for motorcyclists' survival on the road, and mandated in several U.S. states and counties.

Posted on: December 31st, 2008 at 1:37 am

Organizers of the show always improve the form of the show every year in order to compete with bigger motor show like Tokyo Motor Show or Frankfurt Motor Show. But, the capacity of Suan Amphorn cannot receive new concept of every automotive companies and with over 2,000,000 people visiting the show and inadequate parking space. So, the 18th Bangkok International Motor Show was the last Motor Show held at Suan Amphorn.

Posted on: December 30th, 2008 at 1:59 am

Another significant issue in 2007 was the reduction in permissible fuel from 22 litres to 21 litres, causing engineers to introduce ECU control over maximum revolutions, where internal friction losses are highest, and leaning out the fuel-air mixture in sections of the track where maximum power is less necessary.

Posted on: December 29th, 2008 at 1:32 am

Top riders travel the world to compete in the annual FIM World Championship series. The championship is perhaps most closely followed in Italy and Spain, home of many of the more successful riders early in the 21st century. But in recent years more riders from the USA have been competing.

Posted on: December 28th, 2008 at 1:20 am

Ladies if you have never been to a car show then may I suggest you high tail it to the next one that comes to town. It’s pretty amazing to see what’s up and coming in the automotive world and not to mention fun (plus the place is just swirling with men!).

Posted on: December 27th, 2008 at 1:06 am

In most cases, people are interested in increasing the power output of an engine. Many well tried and tested techniques have been devised to achieve this, but all essentially operate to increase the rate (and to a lesser extent efficiency) of combustion in a given engine.

Posted on: December 26th, 2008 at 1:21 am

One of the main challenges that confronts a MotoGP motorcycle rider and designer is how to translate the machine's enormous power - over 240 bhp (179.0 kW), through a single tire-contact patch roughly the size of a human hand. For comparison, Formula 1 cars produce up to 750 bhp (559 kW) from their 2.4 litre engines, but have 10 times the tire-contact surface.

Posted on: December 25th, 2008 at 1:09 am

The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles organises many auto shows. They are distinguishable from car shows in that auto shows typically showcase new or concept vehicles whereas car shows showcase custom, classic, or exotic cars. They also distinguish in that auto shows are almost always a major professional event whereas car shows can be either professional or amateur and many are locally organised.

Posted on: December 24th, 2008 at 1:11 am

The grid is composed of three columns (four for the 125cc and 250cc classes) and contains approximately 20 riders. Grid positions are decided in descending order of qualifying speed, the fastest on the 'pole' or first position. Races last approximately 45 minutes, each race a sprint from start to finish without pitting for fuel or tires.

Posted on: December 23rd, 2008 at 1:53 am

Setting the idle speed, fuel/air mixture, carburetor balance, spark plug and distributor point gaps, and ignition timing were regular maintenance items for all older engines and the final but essential steps in setting up a racing engine. On modern engines, equipped with electronic ignition and fuel injection, some or all of these tasks are automated, although they still require periodic calibration.

Posted on: December 22nd, 2008 at 1:51 am

Two Japanese Anime and manga have been attributed to the growing Import scene in some form or another. A common theme is that both characters are seen as complete underdogs with hidden and untapped talent, and drive what amounts to antiquated cars that many would deem either ready for the scrapheap or severely underpowered compared to much better tuned and modified cars.

Posted on: December 21st, 2008 at 1:06 am

While MotoGP motorcycles are only raced at world championship level, the lighter and significantly less powerful 125cc and 250cc bikes are available at relatively reasonable cost. A basic production 125cc bike costs about the same as a small car.

Posted on: December 20th, 2008 at 1:59 am

In 2008 a MotoGP event was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time on a newly prepared track, and observers noted that the Speedway had hosted motorcycle racing before cars raced there. All three classes were scheduled to race but severe wind and rain prevented the 250cc class from racing.

Posted on: December 19th, 2008 at 1:03 am

The Paris Motor Show (French: Mondial de l'Automobile) is a biennial auto show in Paris. Held in the fall, it is one of the most important auto shows, often with many new production automobile and concept car debuts.

Posted on: December 18th, 2008 at 1:42 am

Engine tuning is the adjustment, modification or design of internal combustion engines to yield optimal performance, to increase an engine's power output, economy, or durability. It has a long history, almost as long as the development of the car in general, originating with the development of early racing cars, and later, with the post-war hot-rod movement.

Posted on: December 17th, 2008 at 1:52 am

Like Formula One cars, grand prix motorcycles are generally made of lightweight and expensive materials such as titanium and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. They regularly feature technology not available to the general public, and part of their fan appeal derives from this sophisticated technology and the high degree of technical skill & knowledge demonstrated by the designers and manufacturers.

Posted on: December 16th, 2008 at 1:31 am

South Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia have recently announced that they would cut down on the number of models in their shows, stating that "We would rather have the spectators' attention on our cars than the attractive ladies."

Posted on: December 15th, 2008 at 1:50 am

MotoGP, the premier class of GP motorcycle racing, has changed dramatically in recent years. From the mid-1970s until 2002 the top class of GP racing allowed 500cc with a maximum of 4 cylinders, regardless of whether the engine was a two-stroke or four-stroke. Consequently, all machines were two-strokes, due to the greater power output for a given engine capacity.

Posted on: December 14th, 2008 at 1:31 am

Car modifying has been very popular among youth in the United States, especially in Southern California, since the days of hot rods in the 1950s and 1960s. There is significant evidence indicating that import drag racing first started in Southern California in the mid-1960s, with Volkswagen Beetles, Sit-up-and-beg Ford Populars and Austin A40 Devons including documentation of quarter-mile passes published in Hot Rod Magazine as early as August 1965.

Posted on: December 13th, 2008 at 1:52 am

There are other auto/car shows that occur on a more frequent basis, like weekly. It's not known if there is a regularly accepted term for these more frequent, informal "car rallies" or "car enthusiasts events". Some meeting events have themes, such as classic cars, hot rods, etc.

Posted on: December 12th, 2008 at 1:41 am

The premier class in the early 21st-century seasons was dominated by Italian Valentino Rossi, winner of the 2001-2005 titles. In an effort to beat Valentino's amazing consecutive victories, other companies signed younger riders on newly-designed machines. Honda in particular took this approach, with their 2006 racing plans focused on winning with 'next-generation' teams, signing Toni Elías, Marco Melandri, Dani Pedrosa, and Nicky Hayden, all of whom were then under 25.

Posted on: December 11th, 2008 at 1:32 am

Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP.

Posted on: December 10th, 2008 at 1:48 am

Trade show models work a trade show floorspace or booth, and represent a company to attendees. Trade show models are typically not regular employees of the company, but are freelancers hired by the company renting the booth space. They are hired for several reasons.

Posted on: December 9th, 2008 at 1:14 am

Though often used interchangeably in American English, Hispanic and Latino are not identical terms, and in certain contexts the choice between them can be significant. Hispanic, from the Latin word for "Spain," has the broader reference, potentially encompassing all Spanish-speaking peoples in both hemispheres and emphasizing the common denominator of language among communities that sometimes have little else in common.

Posted on: December 8th, 2008 at 1:28 am

Automobile comes via the French language, from the Greek language by combining auto [self] with mobilis [moving]; meaning a vehicle that moves itself, rather than being pulled or pushed by a separate animal or another vehicle.

Posted on: December 7th, 2008 at 1:23 am

After 5 years of running automotive magazine business, Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow on behalf of the owner of Grand Prix Magazine and Grand Prix International Co., Ltd had an idea to hold the event related to the business he was running. After planning, his first event is "Car of the Year Contest" by using luxury hotel in Bangkok as a venue. The mentioned show was only one-day event.

  

Posted on: December 6th, 2008 at 1:14 am

Silverstone is the current home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted in 1948. The 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the first race in the newly-created Formula One World Championship. The race rotated between Silverstone, Aintree and Brands Hatch from 1955 to 1986, but relocated permanently to Silverstone in 1987.

Posted on: December 5th, 2008 at 1:10 am

Put a beautiful girl next to a hot sports car and you’ve really got something. There’s always something sexy about shooting a hot girl with a cool classic car. We’ve put together some highlights so you can see the photos.

Posted on: December 4th, 2008 at 1:15 am

The models, referred as "grid/pit girls" in Europe, are very common in many series worldwide, but are mostly banned in the United States due to the reasons of being associated with sexism, as many drivers' wives, in addition to women race officials, team public relations staff, members of the media, and in some cases mechanics or drivers are prevalent in the paddocks.

Posted on: December 3rd, 2008 at 1:50 am

If you are in the area I would definitely recommend that you try to make it to this show. This is supposed to be the premier car show that will cater to the aftermarket industry and media of all kinds. Read their mission statement. Also take a look at the companies and magazines that will be in attendance.

Posted on: December 2nd, 2008 at 1:51 am

ilverstone Circuit is a motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, named after the village in the former, England. It is best known as the home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted in 1948 and which has been held on the circuit every year since 1987.

Posted on: December 1st, 2008 at 1:04 am

An auto show, or motorshow, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. They are vital to car manufacturers and local dealers as a public relations exercise, for advertising products, and for increasing publicity.

Posted on: November 30th, 2008 at 1:55 am

Formula One cars use semi-automatic sequential gearboxes with six or seven forward gears and one reverse gear. The driver initiates gear changes using paddles mounted on the back of the steering wheel and electro-hydraulics perform the actual change as well as throttle control.

Posted on: November 29th, 2008 at 1:00 am

After years of successive rules changes, at the same time, the JGTC planned holding one more race outside of Japan, in China (Shanghai), in addition to Malaysia (Sepang). However, holding the series in more than three countries violates from the definition of the "national championship" of FIA.

  

Posted on: November 28th, 2008 at 1:56 am

Yesterday at the office we were visited by a pair of sexy Japanese Race Queens. At first I didn't realise why they were there - not that I'm complaining - and I just assumed this was one of the unmentioned perks. It turns out that they were there to promote some racing thing that's going to be held at the Sepang race circuit. I'm still not complaining.

  

Posted on: November 27th, 2008 at 1:00 am

On Sunday evening I was browsing one of the many event listings for Seoul, looking for photo opportunities when I discovered that I had nearly missed the Seoul Auto Salon, a car show supposedly focused on modified and exotic cars--but one look at the photos here and you'll see what it's really about.

Posted on: November 26th, 2008 at 1:15 am

The term is also used outside of Japan in South Korea, China and other Asian nations. The Korean term for a race queen is a "racing girl". In Thailand they are known as "pretties" and they are used extensively at events ranging from the Bangkok International Motor Shows to minor events such as openings of shopping centers.

Posted on: November 25th, 2008 at 1:03 am

Race queens who operate in prestigious events and with a large fanbase can also be found at automobile shows purely to draw crowds where they are nearly as important an attraction as the cars or electronics products that they are promoting. There is a magazine dedicated to them called Gals Paradise.

Posted on: November 24th, 2008 at 1:00 am

The official job of a race queen is to hold an umbrella over the driver while his car is being worked on. They generally wear some sort of revealing costume (mini-dress, swimsuit, hot pants, or the like), as well as pantyhose and high heels or knee-high boots.

  

Posted on: November 23rd, 2008 at 1:37 am

Grand Prix cars and the cutting edge technology that constitute them produce an unprecedented combination of outright speed and quickness for the drivers. Every F1 car on the grid is capable of going from 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph) and back to 0 in less than five seconds.

Posted on: November 22nd, 2008 at 1:54 am

The most well-known Hyundai organization is the Hyundai Motor Company, the world's 5th largest automaker selling mid sized sedans, coupes and SUVs like the Sonata, Genesis Coupe and the Santa Fe. Hyundai Heavy Industries is the world's largest shipbuilder, and Hynix is a top semiconductor producer.

Posted on: November 21st, 2008 at 1:23 am

The fuel used in F1 cars is fairly similar to ordinary gasoline, albeit with a far more tightly controlled mix. Formula One fuel cannot contain compounds that are not found in commercial gasoline, in contrast to alcohol-based fuels used in American open-wheel racing.

Posted on: November 20th, 2008 at 1:31 am

Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929 as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles in 1947 as Ferrari S.p.A.. Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has enjoyed great success.

Posted on: November 19th, 2008 at 1:36 am

A modern Formula One car is a single-seat, open cockpit, open wheel race car with substantial front and rear wings, and engine positioned behind the driver. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the championship. The Formula One regulations specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves.

Posted on: November 18th, 2008 at 1:22 am

Arguably the best thing to happen to formula one in the last few seasons occurred yesterday when Bernie Ecclestone announced that ITV were effectively sacked and would no longer running UK coverage !!! It has been a long time coming with so many fans up in arms with the coverage, the commentators (name James “I am the smugmeister” Allen and the continual commercial breaks.