Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Top Gear Festival Page!
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Watch Jeremy, Richard and James before their race...
To see more just go to our Top Gear Festival Page...
Videos and photos of the event are now in the new page. To view the page simply click on it in the navigation bar or follow this link : http://cartalksa.blogspot.com/p/top-gear-festival.html
Please note that the page it still being worked on.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
We got the bug, Alfa-rites
We have always loved Alfa Romeo, it has a special place in every car fans heart, you pause every time you see one drive down the road, some even squeal like a little girl.
Well we did when we saw what was coming. Some say when you get exposed to an Alfa you get the Alfa bug, thats what we have, and have it badly. Alfa-rites.
First we saw the MiTo and fell inlove, then it was the Giulietta. Even VW caught the Alfa Bug.
Well I think we have it again. Its called the 4C, yes, little sister of the 8C.
Its the same size as the little MiTo, but its not a bad thing.
2 seater with a weight of 850kg. Add the 4 cylinder turbo charged 1.7 from the Giulietta and we get a real sports Alfa. The engine is going to be placed in the middle with rear-wheel drive, so its a super-car layout.
Its beautiful with speed and design in mind. This car will be the car to have when it comes out... In 2012.
Alfa do want to sell it all over the world, so hopefully it will be sold here in S.A...
I know if it gets sold here I will be buying one.
L.Joao
Friday, March 11, 2011
Tell us your DRIVE
Hello, we were wondering... What is it about cars and the road that gives so many people passion for it? Why do we all enjoy a good journey in a car?
We wanted to give more updates on new and exciting cars today but uh, no.
Instead we want to know what drives you to err... Drive?
So please if you have any stories about a journey you had or an experience you will never for get in a car, write to us and tell us, we are very interested in knowing.
Write to us in a reply or to our e-mail address: cartalkemail@gmail.com
Thank you
CARtalk team.
We wanted to give more updates on new and exciting cars today but uh, no.
Instead we want to know what drives you to err... Drive?
So please if you have any stories about a journey you had or an experience you will never for get in a car, write to us and tell us, we are very interested in knowing.
Write to us in a reply or to our e-mail address: cartalkemail@gmail.com
Thank you
CARtalk team.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Geneva show 2011
While we have all been living our daily lives, something big has been going on. One of the worlds most important motor shows. The Geneva show 2011.
Now to start off with we will tell you that this year some really weired things have happened. For the first time ever there is an electric car up to win the world car of the year. The Nissan Leaf.
Now to start off with we will tell you that this year some really weired things have happened. For the first time ever there is an electric car up to win the world car of the year. The Nissan Leaf.
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| Nissan LEAF |
Now along with the LEAF and also potential world car of the year winner is the new Audi A8 and BMW 5 series. We hope that all the fancy-ness of the A8 will take it to top spot. Now its not that we are against the LEAF, we think that electric power is the past and that Hydrogen-full-cell should get a move on. We hate the ugliness of the BMW. The A8 is perfect.
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| BMW 5-series |
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| Audi A8 |
Bigger news is that Range Rover has given in, They announced the Range_e, which is based on the Range Rover sport with a 3.0 liter V6, but this time the V6 has an electric engine that comes with, making the Range Rover a Hybrid.
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| Range_e Hybrid |
The luxury car brand has felt the blow in these times with petrol being hated so much so they put that saying into use, "If you can't beat them, Join'em." So Rolls Royce now has a fully electric Phantom.
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| Rolls Royce Phantom 120EX |
More will be updated as soon as more things happen.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Hot hatch daddy? RS or OPC?
Hot hatch daddy? RS or OPC?
There is one car we have been neglecting these past few months. A car that has been many, many years in the making. We haven’t heard the name in quite some time now, and it’s the RS.
The not so new Ford Focus RS. It was said to be impossible to have a front wheel drive car to work with more than 200kw. The front wheels just can’t do the steering and handle all that power.
Now the Focus RS with its 2.5l, 5-cylinder Volvo engine produces a whopping 224kw. In a front wheel drive car.
This all works thanks to all the tech underneath, the RS truly opened the door to unbelievable speed in a Hot hatch. It had a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing LSD, and a specially designed MacPherson strut suspension at the front called RevoKnuckle. Put it all in one pot and the outcome is astonishing.
Figures for RS
Figures
0-100 km/h : 5.9 s
Top speed: 263 km/h
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Now you might be wondering why we chose now to talk about the RS, well it’s simple really…
We wanted to wait for the previous daddy, The Opel Astra OPC, to catch up. And it did.
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| Don't be fooled with the GTC, It will be the OPC. |
Little is known about the 2012 Opel Astra OPC but what we can tell you is that they have aimed there engine to produce 223kw which is not far behind the Focus, the car will be lighter but the big thing is the way it handles the power.
The current Astra OPC is unfortunately bad at everything else than going straight really fast. That problem was the downfall of the car, Opel do say they recognize that and will fit the car with a wider chassis, electronic LSD and Vauxhall’s FlexiRide adaptive damping.
There is little out there of the OPC but we think Opel wants the crown back for being the daddy of Hot Hatch backs.
Story by:
L.Joao
The love cars
So its valentines day today and love is all around. You buy chocolates and flowers, eat chocolates and then have a picnic in the back garden just before it starts to pour down with rain, because of global warming.
You think the rain might of just spoiled your whole day, when actually it gives you the best ending. There you are in the rain with your valentine, outside and alone... Hmmm get the picture?
Now we think thats all lame. If you really want a fantastic valentines day gift, it's not a smooch in the rain but more the creative-ness of ones heart. Like these fantastic Valentines Day cars we found on the net.
You think the rain might of just spoiled your whole day, when actually it gives you the best ending. There you are in the rain with your valentine, outside and alone... Hmmm get the picture?
Now we think thats all lame. If you really want a fantastic valentines day gift, it's not a smooch in the rain but more the creative-ness of ones heart. Like these fantastic Valentines Day cars we found on the net.
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| In Egypt, someone done this, hearts to them. |
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| How romantic is this? Being picked up in a car decorated in chocolate hearts just for you. |
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| This love-bug is completely full of chocolate. How romantic. |
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| This is the final one. And would you just look at that. Drive around town in a heart thats just for the two of you. But wait theres more... You see Smart had this idea as well. Making a car for that special day for that special someone. So if you are up to being known as the most unforgeable valentine ever then you can have your smart rapped in valentines day things.  Happy Valentines Day! From CARtalk team |
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Some naughty things to do when your bored and have a super-car.
Race through a small city and scare old people with the noise it makes... Like this guy in his 430 Scuderia...
Gather everyone you know who has a F430 and some bikes, then race them up a hill...
Race on some highway late at night with a Nissan and beat the Lambo...
Attract a crowd at the local supermarket while trying to park...
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