Volvo C30 Wins Interior Design Award

Volvo C30 was Ward Interior Design Award for Best Brand Reflection. Last year, Ward called the Volvo S80 winner of the Best Interior Design Award in the year.

According to Eric Mayne, Ward, editor of News Operations, "is characterized by simplicity, elegance and functionality, C30 in the sample that heritage. In spite of, not only in industry, the Convention, which provides comfort masses that contribute to the establishment of rule for futuristic concept cars." Volvo interiors have always ergonomically designed so that we have all the materials in Scandinavian design: where form and function to combine the aesthetic and easy to understand. In the complicated world, Volvo brings a sense of harmony and peace in everyday driving.

"What's C30, our goal was a young spirit and refined Scandinavian style in the interior," Steve Mattin, SVP Design, Volvo Cars said. "We would like to see the best of our cultural heritage in the design of the car. Our development concept is to create interiors with a brand Volvo.

We volvo_c30_interior_2 shied away from chrome, constantly controls intuitive without buttons or switches, and to find ways to enhance our sense of harmony and softness. Our center stack console has become the signature element of all models of cars Volvo. Your system is a natural rhythm and functionality with clean lines and soft curves. "

Volvo legendary anatomically designed seats upholstered in a unique T-Tec fabric specially for Volvo Cars and inspired by modern sports equipment and travel. T-Tec is soft, flexible, elastic and comfortable. The contrast between T-Tec and textile industries - along with the various joints, but the coordination of color - a dynamic appeal of the car.

volvo_c30_interior_3_200 "We will exert pressure on the border with the materials, visual and tactile sensations, feelings," says Steve Mattin. "C30 is a reflection of our Scandinavian culture, feelings about our environment and our heritage."

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Concept Audi Shark

Audi is a futuristic concept car fly shark with a design inspired on the motorcycles and aircraft. Kazim was documentary and won the desire of Domus Academy.

Concept Shark Kazim new documentary from the Audi design language in a futuristic manner. First place in design competition started in 2008, and Italian Domus Academy.

Two sports car inspired by flight of the aircraft and its passengers motorclycles offers "thrills and a high degree of safety."

External design provides a visual reference to the machine name, and - in combination with the rear spoiler below - gives the car "submarine" appearance.

Both headlights and tail lights are covered by a transparent tube, with LED units. The interior offers sport seats in the cabin structure.

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BMW X1 found A new concept of a German manufacturer

Malleable, flame development in a small SUV

BMW offers a panoramic view of the world's first sports car in the premium compact market with its new concept. Due to its construction, a new concept model clearly expresses all the strengths and qualities of the car, BMW Concept X1 exuding a strong touch of speed and flexibility in its driving qualities and practical use. And while the concept is clear, stylish, chic, five doors, as well as advanced functions. The creation of this unique car, BMW, with the requirements of modern group in search of a car Reunion Update the challenges of everyday traffic and the personal needs of many purchasers for an active lifestyle and a versatile driving experience. BMW X1 Concept states that special just driving pleasure so typical in this unique form of BMW X model in combination with high levels of all types of functions. As long as the first time you get the car in the premium compact segment.

Features:
• World debut of BMW X model in the premium compact segment.
• BMW, the founder of Sports Activity Vehicle segment, has steadily expanded range of models of BMW X.
• Authentic transition of features and design language typical of BMW X model in the new class of vehicles. The concept study offering a clear expression of modern style, flexibility, versatility and quality of design alone.
• How innovative concept in the premium compact segment, Concept BMW X1 sets the standard for cool elegance, modern style and function variables.
• Concept BMW X1 offers ample room for spontaneous mobility in many respects, the modern way of life and active target group. Many details of this concept car, a clear reference to the actual production series model within one year.

Appearance
• the characteristics typical of BMW X model combined with elegant, sleek proportions. This only gives the concept BMW X1 unique character in the range of BMW X models as a whole.
• sharp frontal view clearly expresses the robust and powerful car, emphasizing its great width. Floor protection element finished in different colors focus on broad gauge.

• Concept BMW X1 comes with two round headlights cover the top and the typical style of BMW brand, white with colored horizontal cover at the top. Position of headlights and foglamps brings three other models in the eyes of BMW X.
• Six contour lines define the three-dimensional shape and surface of the engine cover of a sense of momentum. The interior of tapered lines strongly forward BMW kidney grille, the outer line will continue in the shoulder contours at the side.
• The center of gravity visibly positioned in the middle, the small distance between the front axle and steering wheel, and the almost square contours of the process of cutting, the steering wheel, side view of BMW X1 clear parallel to other models of BMW X. Black body, surrounded by a special, durable plastic, a clear focus on the wheels. Sturdy, silver roof rails far in the background, the course with a roof spoiler at the rear.
• Features rear L-shaped tail with groups on the single light effect thanks to LED light bulbs. Descend to the lower corner of rear window gives the BMW X1 concept of a truly sporting links, horizontal lines, stressing the great width of the vehicle.
• As the design specifically for this model includes a three-dimensional environment, the headlights and rear light clusters and help to ensure that the graphics side windows.

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Koenigsegg Concept Number

At the Geneva Motor Show 2009 Koenigsegg is a full-scale model of their concept Quant, electric four-door coupe in the NLV PARTNERSHI from the sun, innovative photovoltaic thin FLM to feed the body. The aim is to produce a limited series.

Kvant concept was developed by a Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg NLV supercars in partnership with Solar AG, a pioneer in the field of photovoltaic technology and battery.

Full four-plane model of solar electric car was launched at the Geneva Motor Show 2009, two companies are currently working on the operation scale of the prototype for mass production.

Quantum battery electric vehicles, which are again at full power for only 20 minutes, thanks to the BCC (flow battery energy storage), with a range of 500 kilometers.

Among Technical carbon aluminum chassis / body components and innovative photovoltaic FLM invisible carbon thin lining, body and provides an additional source of energy.

This system also contributes to the development of electric transmission, drivetrain, which simplifies the design and packaging, but only one disk is required.

The total power of 512 hp and maximum torque of 715 Nm, which allows Kvant is 0-100 km / h in 5.2 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 275 km / h.
Design

Given the size of NLV us is abnormally low frontal area of about 2 m square. This, coupled with the drag of about 0.27 CD coeffcient and effectiveness of the BCC is a range of cars.

Design Group also Christian von Koenigsegg, Nunzio La VECCHIA (project manager and design), Joachim Nordwall (Designer), Efraim Tangen (modeling / surface / Designwork), Victor Rosenvinge, Ketil Humlekjaer, Remi Andersen (physical modeling).
The Quantum Design offers a unique combination of a super sports car looks and space of the traditional luxury sedan. The car will have four adults comfortably, and have a big trunk behind.

Gull-wing doors are unique to the production of four seats, as well as function with style, but also entry into the car more ergonomics thanks to the missing B-pillars, which allow access to the front and the rear passenger seat.

Only side-Lite division, all the passengers to open and close the front and rear side windows separately, despite
There is only one door on each side.

Specifications
Koenigsegg Interior Concept RenderingThe Kvant Kvant NLV is rear-wheel drive, four-wheel regenerative braking, ABS and ESP. It was based on two electric motors AC induction motors with variable frequency and a step in the world-line drive, one for each rear wheel.

Dual engine design eliminates the need for a conical or differentiated to further simplify the mechanism and power, and continuous relation to the rear wheels, as well as on the disc and on the coast.

Draft weighing 1780 kg is understandable when you consider that battery, four seats, luxury cars in performance. In part this is due to the installation of two engines, only 140 kg - a remarkable achievement, given the power of 512 hp and maximum torque of 715 nm, the quantum deliver 0-100 km / h for 5, 2 seconds, and press the maximum speed of 275 km / h.

Koenigsegg Kvant ConceptAnother reason for the low weight of the vehicle is equipped with a carbon backbone chassis Monotube construction, in which the vehicle security system in the BCC line to the lowest position, the heart center of gravity and mass. BCC only weighs about 450 kg and does not contain harmful substances and heavy metals.
Project

This project was born when NLV Solar AG for the environmentally conscious Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg Super sports cars, and to develop a "future car" NLV innovative solar technologies in the field of batteries and accumulators.

In 2008, the two companies signed a cooperation agreement to establish a vehicle to test a unique propulsion system that allows optimal use of solar energy developed NLV Solar AG together with innovative memory.

Koenigsegg Quant Concept - preliminary data

* Power: 512 hp
* Torque: 715 Nm
* 0-100 miles / h: 5.2 seconds
* Maximum speed: 275 km / h
* Curb weight: 1780 kg
* Wheelbase 3102 mm
* Track - front: 1730 mm Rear: 1729 mm
* Wheels / Tires - Front: 245/35 - 22 ", Rear: 265/35 - 22" - a low-friction tires Michelin
* Width: 2016 mm, including mirrors, Length: 4879 mm Height: 1335 mm
* Rear-wheel drive
* Four-wheel regenerative braking
* At least 6 airbags, smart, ABS and ESP
3 * of groups (one for the front and two rear)
* Adjustable rear
* 3-zone climate control
* Great foot in the rear
* LED lights front and rear
* Organ at NLV FLM thin film photovoltaic solar --
* NLV mobile redox flow battery energy storage system - BCC
* Place up to 4 adult passengers

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Chris bracelet: a hero of modern cars

For 10 years Chris was a car designer bracelet all love to hate. Here was a man who gives us the flame surface, completely renovated BMW, that the language and how this process of auto-design rules.

As design director of BMW, more than any other car designer Chris bracelet in the headlines. Not only in the automotive media, but in all media. He made his eloquent controversial design direction for what had been the dean of protected German sports sedan, at the same time, deflect or ignore the criticism more than any other car designer has received.

And now, as he began his last day in the German society (indeed, the last day of work in the automotive industry), the media remind us of their achievements Fiat Coupe, the flame from the X-Coupe surface, the third generation "bracelet-butt "Series 7 and the tissue surface of Gina, the choice of car, away from the sobriety of the 90 principles of design BMW. We are also reminded his colleagues about the criticism of its design - not less than J Mays' disparaging view of the 1-series - and his charisma and intelligence.

But there is confusion about the unusual public farewell Chris bracelet as often as the media generally focus their eyes on the car design. Like the rest of the media second guessing his status as hero or villain automotive design, car design news in the community wanted to celebrate some of the undeniable truth, a bracelet from BMW, the time is probably the best memory.

In the 1990's series BMW, which is usually regarded as close to impeccable design, the harmonious coexistence. Bracelet, when the chief designer in 1992, BMW was forced to continue conservative management "cookie-cutter approach. But BMW sedan with aesthetics than the mature, and 7-series for a large series, 5 seems to be expanding the series 3, bracelet managed in the management that it is time for innovation and development strategies, regardless of this reaction could be to customers, the management at BMW and other car designers.

This new approach to innovation and change in the monolithic design of the strategy, of course, is the cornerstone of the success of Chris bracelet from BMW. It is the foundation of the brand position today, generation of good design to achieve the identity of cars on the market, and mixed, and the connection lines of cars, the customer better than ever. Nevertheless, all these innovations, and diversification has been achieved while preserving the character design of BMW, the brand kidney grille and four round headlamps Hofmeister kink, front engine rear drive ratios in the total amount of premium sports personality.

But this innovative design, if not a new development strategy has been widely criticized. In addition, nearly half the directors of structures that are critical to approach Chris bracelet for BMW, and they are often strongly criticized. At the heart of this is the view that many of "his" BMW models ugly, ugly or unnecessary aspects of them - 1-Series, X3 and the previous generation E65 7 Series is the most frequently cited examples.

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Introduction polishes and waxes your car

Defining the right to use the product to adjust the brightness, it is not always easy. In most cases, is rubbing and polishing compounds, sealants and glazes, one step cleaner wax and protection waxes.
It is difficult to find two cars that people of a particular product. A person is a product that works better, and refuse to try something new. You just have to try different brands until you find that suits your needs.

To solve this dilemma, see the following table for quick reference. On the following pages, we will discuss the use of various types.

Heavy oxidation: first attempt sealants and enamel. If the results are not satisfactory, the use of compounds, polishing or professional Meguiar Net # 4 Follow-up with sealant and a letter from Eddie, and then wax to protect.

Moderate oxidation: Use of Liquid Polish for quick solutions, or one step cleaner wax. The best results with the sealant and enamel, and then wax.

Light oxidation: The use of one step cleaner wax or sealant and enamel, and then wax.

No oxidation: The use of one step cleaner wax or wax level.

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Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini

They are Ferrari, Maserati or Lamborghini? I really love it ... hihihi. Everyone loves all three of exotic Italian cars, but the problem arises when we have limited parts for automobiles. As few people have the exclusive cars, it seems that the spare parts are also limited. But do not stop, try to find a Ferrari through the Internet, and the road re-opened for our beloved automobiles.

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How Need insurance?

Climatic changes in the world in recent times, we worry about our lives. We need to be disaster on Earth. Ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain, and the challenges have been successful for people to panic.

Tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, storms, often in the recent past. It is clear to understand, when it comes to disasters, to protect life, property and assets.

One solution is to buy insurance for our homes, offices, businesses, cars, insurance, etc. could easily be our financial burden, if they raise money for the renovation of our property.

AmericanCarQuotes provide an opportunity to protect our property, especially vehicles. I do not think it is easy to find, a security service. Sometimes we can not get what they deserve, such as paying a high insurance. AmericanCarQuotes help the insurance company for you. You only need to click the website address, then the insurance will come to you, you should not be anywhere.

At the cost of insurance, you have to pay, it is very dependent on several factors, and you can learn to consider them on a website. The site also offers a large insurance risks for people on the street one day as a truck driver. What you need insurance? Let AmericanCarQuotes find it for you.

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Buying a car, hold their value

Charlie Vogulheim, editor of Kelley Blue Book indicates that the resale value of your car before you buy it.If you are planning to sell your car or trade it is necessary that the cost of overtime.

Currently, Toyota and Honda are very popular, and this is likely to continue for at least the next few years, argues, Vogulheim. SUV, is also popular, while minivans, luxury cars, domestic and national media are now all cars have a relatively low resale value. Automatic transmission is better all the standards.

Against a background of black and white color constantly. Dark is usually not very strong in the south-western states and other hot. Dark Blues are wrong in this country now, while the earth tones, silver and gold are good. Typically, the classic colors keep their value more than fancy colors. The popularity of the red car up and down in irregular forms.

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