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Ferrari F430
3:14 AM — Doncrack — 0 comments — Labels: Ferrari
Bella's after car. This Ferrari F430 model was a gift from her vampire husband, Edward Cullen. Twilight has introduced many of us to exotic and luxurious cars, and these cars have almost as many fans as the Stephanie Meyer's Saga does. We, Twilight fans, relate each character to their car, almost as a part of that character's personality.When someone undergoes a significant change in their life – be it personal, professional or sometimes even spiritual – they often want to make a clean break with other aspects of their existence. This can help establish a clean slate for the future, a clear path for moving forward, and also cut any anchoring ties with the persona that the person is trying to leave behind.
When Bella was transformed from her human form into a full-fledged vampire, it was clear that she could no longer live in the same manner as she had before. One area in particular where this was glaringly obvious was with respect to her choice of vehicle. Sure, a 60 year old pickup truck might have been appropriate for a small town girl just out of her teenage years, living alone with her father in an isolated community – but that represented the past. Her new life was moving faster than she could ever have imagined, and as such she needed an automobile that could keep up with the most rapid of paces. Edward recognized this, and he took care of the choice of vehicle for Bella.
Enter the Ferrari F430. The latest evolution in Ferrari’s line of sport coupes, the F430 is a no-holds barred speed machine, a vehicle which is equally at home on a Formula One race track as it is on the street. Ferrari’s racing heritage is evident in every example of every car to leave their shop, and the F430 is no exception. An upgrade over the Ferrari 360 it replaces, the F430 is powered by a 4.3 liter V8 that produces a scintillating 483 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. The engine revs up to a redline of 8,500 rpm, allowing it to share the same exotic exhaust sound as the race cars upon which is based. In terms of transmission choices, a 6-speed manual transmission is standard equipment, but buyers in the know can opt for a 6-speed F1 sequential transmission that uses the same hardware and software as Ferrari’s Formula One race car. This allows for shifts that occur faster than the blink of an eye, along with excellent engine management when downshifting.
The Ferrari F430 has a top speed of just under 200 miles per hour, making it virtually unbeatable on the highway. Not only that, the coupe can accelerate to 60 miles per hour from a standing start in only 3.5 seconds – shorter than the time it takes to read this sentence. A computer-controlled rear differential helps to keep the vehicle’s prodigious power firmly applied to the pavement, and the suspension system is driver-adjustable. This lets the car be fine tuned to handle the specific situation it will find itself in, with 5 settings ranging from mild to wild. Other features such as the traction control, transmission and throttle response are also configurable.
A true champion stemming from a long line of champions, the Ferrari F430 is a suitable car for anyone finding themselves at the top of the food chain – vampires, human or otherwise
Automotive Industry
1:56 AM — Doncrack — 0 comments — Labels: Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group is a globally recognized organization founded in 1982 by a group of visionary managers from Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. The purpose: To provide an open forum where members cooperate in developing and promoting solutions that enhance the prosperity of the automotive industry. AIAG's focus is to continuously improve business processes and practices involving trading partners throughout the supply chain.
Under the auspices of AIAG, volunteers from all layers of the supply chain work together to resolve issues critical to the automotive supply chain.
AIAG members play a unique role in the development of new technologies and the standards that govern their usage. By providing the perfect forum for initiating proactive planning and improving trading partner relationships, AIAG membership offers:
- A Neutral Environment. AIAG members discuss issues important to the success of the automotive supply chain, in a non-competitive atmosphere.
- A Voice. AIAG members have the opportunity to initiate the work that eliminates redundant systems and processes.
- Voting rights. AIAG member companies are given the opportunity to vote on new or revised standards that WILL impact the way they do business.
- Networking. AIAG members are presented with frequent opportunities to meet and talk with industry peers.
- A Link. AIAG members not only hear about new customer requirements first; they help to shape them.
- Solutions. AIAG volunteer committees produce working solutions to critical cost problems.
- Technical Assistance. AIAG members have exclusive access to assistance from technical experts through our Members-Only area and our toll-free AIAG Helpline.
- Training. AIAG members have the opportunity to attend free training to sharpen leadership and project management skills.
- Accessibility. The Members-Only area provides instant access to downloadable documents and standards, the latest information on project team activities, archived Actionline articles, and communities.
As an AIAG member, you and your company can influence and help streamline the automotive industry's commercial processes. AIAG's proactive, solutions-oriented philosophy has attracted thousands of member companies including OEMs, suppliers, and those involved in the automotive supply chain. As the global marketplace demands more cooperation and partnering, AIAG's position in the industry continues to grow.
Privacy Policy
8:00 AM — Doncrack — 0 commentsPrivacy Policy for http://popularautomotive-site.blogspot.com/
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Automotive Industry
8:36 AM — Doncrack — 0 comments — Labels: Automotive Industry
The automotive industry designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells the world's motor vehicles. In 2007, more than 73 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. In 2007, a total of 71.9 million new automobiles were sold worldwide: 22.9 million in Europe, 21.4 million in Asia-Pacific, 19.4 million in USA and Canada, 4.4 million in Latin America, 2.4 million in the Middle East and 1.4 million in Africa.The markets in North America and Japan were stagnant, while those in South America and Asia grew strongly. Of the major markets, Russia, Brazil, India and China saw the most rapid growth.
About 250 million vehicles are in the United States. Around the world, there were about 806 million cars and light trucks on the road in 2007; they burn over 260 billion gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel yearly. The numbers are increasing rapidly, especially in China and India. In the opinion of some, urban transport systems based around the car have proved unsustainable, consuming excessive energy, affecting the health of populations, and delivering a declining level of service despite increasing investments.[citation needed] Many of these negative impacts fall disproportionately on those social groups who are also least likely to own and drive cars. The sustainable transport movement focuses on solutions to these problems.
In 2008, with rapidly rising oil prices, industries such as the automotive industry, are experiencing a combination of pricing pressures from raw material costs and changes in consumer buying habits. The industry is also facing increasing external competition from the public transport sector, as consumers re-evaluate their private vehicle usage.[7] Roughly half of the US's fifty one light vehicle plants are projected to permanently close in the coming years with the loss of another 200,000 jobs in the sector, on top of the 560,000 jobs lost this decade
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