1970 Volkswagen Bettle

This is a 1970 Volkswagen, I like its colour, no air con. Simple, Sturdy, beautiful, Solid and cute. I saw it when it entered our VIP Parking at Oxfam Trail Walker. Pak Tam Chung Snob

Vintage Mercedes Benz

This is a 1971 Mercedes Benz, originally purchased as Euro 1500. but the owners spent Euro 10,000 to restore it to the almost degree of posisbility of originality. Now this piece of car is valued Euro 25,000.
Munich Snob

What the heck is that? Taxi in Dubai

Dubai runs taxi with BMW 745, Mercedes-Benz 600
Porsche Cayenne, Porsche GTS, Toyota RAV4
Carrying female passengers - specifically dedicated leased Land Rover
Lexus RX400, RX400
Hummer H2----
Rolls-Royce Phantom, is said to be the exclusive Burj al-Arab hotel taxi
Maybach 57
Audi R8
Lamborghini then this Ferrari Enzo! I am really Salute to these people…
I HK all Taxis are Toyota Comfort (Crown) and some Nissan as the minority.

Dubai Snob

e-Taxis in ShenZhen Struggle to Win Mass Appeal

The China Shenzhen EV car pilot project could be replicated in other Cities, underpins China’s ambitious plans to put at least 500,000 electrical vehicles and Plug-in hybrids on
The road by 2015.
China is already the World’s biggest emitter of green house gases from burning fossil fuels and other human activities that scientist say are causing serious global Warning.
As the World fastest and Largest growing auto market, China. carbon footprint can only Grow.
Beijing ha pronounced the electric vehicles industry a top priority earmarking $1.5Billion annual for the next 10 years in the hope that it can transform the country into one of the leading producers of clean vehicles that why one of the reason by BYD has tremendous growth in 2008-2010. and Warren Buffet has placed a big hand in buying the shares of BYD.
However even with the China Government support and the popular support of e-taxi customer’s challenges remain for electric vehicles such as e-taxi to gain broader acceptance and widespread use.
Charging station are few and far between, repair shops are hard to find, and the car are expensive still. The interval between charge is still not much enough. Even after Government generously support and incentive, the Shenzhen e-taxi costs 80 percent more than the Volkswagen Santana that is running on street in Shenzhen.
The EV taxi is still too expensive and we ended up paying a lot more for VW Santana, even after Government Subsides, Said Du Jun, GM of PengCheng E-Taxi, the taxi operator participating in the project.
More and more Automakers such as local Dong Feng Motor Group, Co have pledged massive investment on greener vehicles; the global Makers such as Nissan and BWM are also working with Government to roll out their Leaf and E-mini respectively.
China has no comparable program in the United States as EV industry investment.
US Congress is considering a bill that would allocate $2.9B for a programme t help develop the infrastruture for widespread use of EV car.
German Cabinet agrees on plans in May to boost the Country’s sector with billions of euros in us subsidies, aiming to have 1 millions of the cars on the road by 2020.
Berlin’s move will double stat support for research and development to 2 billions euros through 2013.
ShenZhen Snob

Audi' DNA is Winning

To a crowd of nearly 25,000 fans, the Audi R18 TDI made its first public appearance at Le Mans testing on Easter Sunday. Although Audi Sport Team Joest was more concerned with race preparation than lap times, the Audi R18 TDI would be the fastest car around the Circuit de la Sarthe. Living up to his "Mr. Le Mans" nickname, Tom Kristensen set the fastest time of the day, clocking a blistering 3m 27.687s. In fact, all three R18's managed times of just over 3 minutes 27 seconds; posting the 1st, 2nd and 4th fastest times of the day.
From what we can see, even Mercedes, BMW does not provide full LED solution for Head lamp and DRL, only Audi has this full LED solution since 2009. That shows simply Audi has the heart to product an Hi tech image to every one driving an Audi. See what effort has been doing from other car manufacturers, Lexus has their full LED head lamp on IS600IH model in 2009 on low beam lamp.
Lexus Today has a Car show in ocean Terminal, I could see their entire line of car DRL is lit up by LED and they switch them all on every car. But the Hi beam head lamp is still HID.
From the Slogan on Audi. “Audi DNA is winning” is true…
So in your next car purchase, take this into consideration, we are not just buying car, but the latest technology!

HK Snob

Covini C6W, first six-wheeled Super Car

An Italian small company that designs and manufactured super cars.
Covini C6W is the first six-wheeled supercar on road. As we have seen Thunderbirds Rolls Royce “lady Penelope” FAB1 is have six-wheeled !This Covini pushes more than 400 horsepower out for speed of 300 km/h.
According to them, 4 steering front wheels permit to increase braking, comfort and directional stability. Besides, less than 1200 kg is really light that may have good drivability at corners! sensations. HK Snob

What is this!? Porsche!?

Look at this, Is it a Porsche!? Seems to be? No it is the Mini 2012 version, a new production unit.

Wow, looks much more muscle than it was used to be, one thing I did not feel comfortable is the headlamp! It is still traditional HID Lamp. What is they are LEDs! Definitely would be more embedded with new technology!HK Snob

F1 2011 - Jaime Alguersuari - Red Bull Racing demo run in Hong Kong

Jaime Alguersaari had brought his F1 to HKs narrow street for a demo of its speed and daring Spinning Drift on 20 June 2011. He was able to drive up to Man Mo Temple at Cat Street!! However the powerful Engine is just running helf of its max speed that narrow and busy street!!

I was not around and had miss the game!! Cat Street Snob

Audi A9 Concept car

An Audi A9 low emission Hybrid concept from the reputed Spanish designer Daniel Garcia. A9 concept features a single-piece windscreen and its roof is formed from nanotechnology material, It has a unique automatic-system that repairs damage and can also be adjusted for colors and opacity. Just Push a button can change colour of the car partially or wholly!

This kind of colour paints has been exprimentally working on with some of the chemical and electrical research bodies.

Kwoloon Snob

Paper Audi A7 created by Taras Lesko, an Origami Expert.

This is a Origami paper Audi A7 car made by Taras Lesko,
Lesko used 285 pieces of paper and 750 individual parts to create this Audi. He used camera to pick up all his works in 245 hours and condensed into a video Clip.
Watch how he made this 4 foot long Audi.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/21/video-origami-audi-a7-created-completely-from-paper/#continued

HK Snob

China Big Spenders in Big Car Show 2011

It seems the Beauty and car are always the twins in any car show or races…This is Shanghai Car Show held in April 21-28.
What you see is the beauties side by side with the cars from the big names of the World. As I was in last year, the biggest buyer for exotic car from the World was in Shanghai. And I believe this time will not be an exception…
I remember that It sold out 30 Porsche in half an hour last year 2010!~… How about 2011!?

HK Snob

New Mercedes A-class

New Mercedes Concept A-class Exposed in Shanghai Motor Show. It carries a long bonnet, low silhouette and slim window areas. It looks sportier compared with BMW 10series and Audi A3. The concept car will be fitted with a 2-litre direct-injection, turbocharged engine (210-horsepower) paired to a dual-clutch transmission. The same should be found in the production model. The new A-class will get its interior materials from the C-class. The interior has been designed with an aviation theme. The dashboard is shaped like an aircraft wing while the air vents mimic the afterburners of a jet engine. Other highlights include a sporty steering wheel, a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist. I love such a mini sportive racer with MB star logo at mid of the silhouette! a daring design base on the Mecedes classic.

HK Snob

1099 Horse Power HKD$11,200,000.00 Super Car Shayton Equilibrium

Shayton Equilibrium A brand new hypercar maker has arrived to this exclusivist niche. Shayton is the name of this Slovenian brand by parent company Provoco and with its new Equilibrium model, it promises to rival with Bugatti’s Veyron, Lamborghini’s Aventador and the rest of the supercar/hypercar lineup. Designed by Andrej Stanta and Dominik Cernelic, the Shayton Equilibrium will be made out of a carbon-titanium chassis tacked onto a forged aluminum-alloy suspension. Using carbon body panels and carbon-titanium wheels, the total curb weight of this hypercar is only 2640 lbs (1200 kg). Under the bonnet the car will feature a massive V12 engine that will crank out a whopping 1084 hp (1099 PS / 808 kW) and 686 lb.-ft (930 Nm) of torque. This power unit will be mated to a sequential gearbox. With these hardware specifications, the Shayton Equilibrium will need only 3.1 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint; 8.9 seconds from 0 to 124 mph (200 km/h), onto a top speed of over 249 mph (400 km/h). To calm down all of those ponies under the hood, the car will feature Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, while the aerodynamic design will put 750 kg of downforce on the car at 186 mph (300 km/h). Akrapovic will supply the carbon/titanium sport exhaust, and the weight distribution will be 47:53 (front/back). The aforementioned carbon-titanium rims will measure 9×20-inch in the front and 12.5×21-inch out in the back, wrapped around Pirelli Pzero 255/35/20 and 365/30/21 front & rear, respectively. As far as the cabin is concerned, it will be finished in Alcantara and leather with carbon fiber trims and brushed aluminum. The Slovenian company said that they will be able to roll out 20 units per year, along with many special editions. Price? More than 1,000,000 Euros for the “standard” version. Source: Shayton Equilibrium

Thierry Dumaine New Concept Hybrid Car Ventile

French teachers and Artists Thierry Dumaine new concept of hybrid Car design, which he called Ventile with a maximum weight 350 kg. Principles and works almost the same system with hybrid technology. While in Ventile, four wheels are circular fins on the rim, but not attached to the wheel rotates in accordance with rim-like windmills. In addition, in the middle there is a big fan who played by the wind that is channeled encouragement from the front. Battery that is charged will drive two electric motors to run the two rear wheels. Ventile design was qualified a finalist of 2011 Michelin Challenge Design.

Sonata Hybrid 2011

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) will be releasing his new Sonata Hybrid first in North America together with domestic market by end 2011. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a unique bold and sleek design outlook, equipped with Blue Drive technology and proprietary lithium batter polymer battery technology, which is not the same as most of the car manufacturers’ Nickel-metal hydride battery technology. Sonata hybrid operate with a less weight of body and hence more efficient than their major competitors such as Prius. Sonata hybrid operates on an electric motor together with the gasoline internal combustion engine and a combination of two depending on the road condition and driver demand. Korea Snob

World fastest Production Car Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $1,700,000. Tested again on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version, the Bugatti Veyron once again claimed its title as the fastest car in the world at 267 mph.

HK Snob

Pagani Zonda 750 Six-Eyed Purple flying Object

Pagani Zonda 750: Six-Eyed flying object in Purple.
Tailor made, just one by an Anonymous customer.
It carries a 7.3L V-12 Engine.
Pagani makes 15-19 cars a year. Carbon fibre that create such light weight of 1,350kg.
Max. speed 370 Km/h. 0-100 in 3.2 seconds
Price: $12,000.000.00.Who has such car in HK… I really don’t know.
HK Snob

World Most Expensive battery operating car, Rolls Royce's Phantom 102EX

Rolls Royce enter the Electric Car category with new launched The Phantom 102EX , an electric version of the Rolls Royce’s Top-of-the-line model.

This car is powered by the world’s largest electric car battery, weighing 640 kg. It has a range of 125 miles. The batteries can be charged quickly — in about eight hours — but if you want to conserve battery life, you’ll need to take the slower route and leave the car charging for more than 20 hours.

The car’s battery is charged simply by parking the car over special pads buried in the ground. The technology, called induction charging, uses magnetic coupling instead of a regular cable at 90% energy conversion efficiency. It works like your Braun Electric Tooth Brush at home invented 22 years ago.

The Phantom 102EX will reach 60 mph in less than eight seconds with a maximum speed of 100 mph — but slower than the regular Phantom, whose V12 engine brings the car to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.

Price? Wow, estimated to be of HKD$12,700,000.00! Not too much for a Snob, as this is the price of two 3 wrist watches…! Hmm!

HK Snob

Audi A8L 4.2 FSI Quattro

The A8 4.2L FSI Quattro sedan defines automotive luxury. It is what luxury is supposed to be - exclusive, innovative, a class of its own.
Review: 2011 Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro: The sweet smell of success.

NUTS & BOLTS: 2011 Audi A8 4.2 FSI Quattro.

Ride, acceleration and handling: Superior performance in all three.

The A8 4.2 is a full-size, front-engine, all-wheel-drive. Construction uses patented Audi Space Frame (ASF) technology, which mates aluminum with strategic applications of high-strength steel.

Engine/transmission: A 4.2-liter, 32-valve FSI ("fuel stratified injection"), gasoline engine (372 horsepower, 328 foot-pounds of torque). The engine is mated to an electronically controlled eight-speed automatic transmission.

Changes for 2011: The new Audi A8 4.2's V-8 has 22 more horsepower and three foot-pounds more torque than its predecessor. The new car's body is three inches longer and two inches wider than that of the previous model. An eight-speed automatic transmission replaces the six-speed automatic gearbox. Stylistically, the front end of the new car is markedly more aggressive than the front end of the 2010 version. Besides LED DRL, the new 10 LED as the new head Lamp adds a touch of Smart Tech elegancy.

Capacities: There are seats for five people. Luggage capacity is 13.2 cubic feet. The fuel tank holds 23.8 gallons of gasoline. Premium is required.

Mileage: The Environmental Protection Agency's estimate is 9.7L/100km.

Safety: Standard equipment includes ventilated disc brakes front and rear; anti-lock brake protection; electronic brake-force distribution; electronic stability and traction control; pre-collision safety system; post-collision safety system; and knee, side and head air bags.

Price: HK Snob not affordable!

HK Snob

World Class Automobile Manufacturing Line of Volkswagen

The world class manufacturing is entering into a new era that no one can expect a low cost running manufacturing with some primitive tool and human intensive kind of way of Shan Zhai factory model will be able produce volume product with consistent good quality. I am talking Consistent Quality goods. Let's go through a short plant tour to German Largest Automobile manufacturing Plant. The So called Factory has an outlook of a Hospital or museum of the 22nd Century. There is a special train for Visitor for touring into their plant, right at the entrance! The Outside is appealing, but inside is another story,, so amazing and advance! The line is super spacious, smooth and clean floor, no oil spillage, no hammer, saws, files, I believe you can not find any Shims! The technician is wearing smock that may looks cleaner than some doctors of certain third country, they use abundant telescopic cranes that can rotate position of the whole car in a programmed mode for ease of assembly at accuracy of certain faction of Millimeters! The crane will bring the car to the closest position distance to the part, not vice versa as we are making our cars! Highly flexibility in assembly according to you order on chassis, colour, engine type and optional accessory, as evolutional new concept as what we are thinking about Traditional way of “Volume Production Line”. Every German technician is experienced, qualified as a technician, they called themselves technicians' with name card is printed as Technician, as they had gone through numerous training and their mind set is imprinted with QUALITY Product proudly built By German… There is no more slogan on the production floor for High Yield, Good Quality as the basic Primary School training of the German has covered what “Quality” is … They do not need such Slogan.. they need to make it happened… they are looking for Commitment of their works, they are refreshed, happy, they pay good, they are being treasured as part of the Company members. Job satisfaction and Experience for improving the like to Close To perfect… every technician is perfectionist… No way for the Asian way to compare! Nor even US nor Japan. As Machine is never say tired, bored, and they are higher repeatable, high dependable, higher modifiable and they never STRIKE! Toyota was once doing very good on line automation. Now they are working on a new concept of manufacturing. Look at the VW Polo is located into the output floors Tower at Wolfsburg, like putting Lego or Match Box… hm! 5,000 visitor per week would come to see this amazing Lego assembly toys… This factory produces Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini… The Morale of this message is… we need to move forward ten steps instead of one at a time for thinking of the new Manufacturing Concept… Forget the traditional way for manufacturing… Computer assisted Flexible in line is the standard… Do not say you are No.1 because you have 500,000 workers… You are having the size of USS Enterprise with 5,000 Officers and Worker… but you are giant and it may take 1 hour to make a turn… We need highly flexible destroyer equipped the state of the art hi tech weapon to ensure you are fast and invincible! We need no such large people to row the boat. We need an efficient propeller to help... I would rather day we have just two workers on the floor but we produce 1,000 times more than you are having 100, workers….We make big bucks by investing on big bucks… if you think saving money for company will be a mistake…waste of time... apply OPM, Investment on investment with PLANNED amount each year on high tech manufacturing equipment.. Low Cost manufacturing equipment will turn out jelly bean… not Rolls Royce... Think ahead for IC assembly, LED manufacturing, LED Light bulbs, smart phone assembly…even equipment manufacturing… HK Snob

2011 Mercedes Benz CL500 Goes LED Day Light Running Lamp

A new 2011 CL500, sleek, smart, heavy of 2 tons,but swift, on a 4.6L V8 Engineer pushes hard for speed but care about your wallet with this BlueEffeciency. Official data claims 9.5L/100Km, achievded for s 3L engineer car of HKD$1.4/km level, is that amazing!?


Note the DRL Day Light Running lamp is all LED, looks smarter than ever. I guess that may be Osram LED.

Price of the car starting at HKD$1,898,000.00

HK Snob

New 2011 smart Brabus

Brabus Xclusive Carbrio specification
Cylinder Capacity:999 CC in line 3 engine
Weight: 820kg
Pick up: 0-100Km in 8.9 Seconds
Mileage: 5.2L/100km
Assuming HKD$15.00 a Litre, each KM is HKD$0.78
Emission 119 gram per 1 km.
Torque:147nm/2,800 rpm
102 hp/5,800 rpm
5 gear Auto Gear
Price HKD$238,000
Tel 34288666 Smart HK
I think this is a good seltion for those single or young couple!

HK Snob