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.
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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!?

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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!

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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!

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