The British Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), triple world champion Formula One, won Sunday's Grand Prix of Canada , the seventh World Championship in Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, where the Spanish Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso), which left twenty, rose to ninth.
Hamilton won his forty-fifth win in Formula One, the second (followed) of the season and fifth in Canada, winning in Montreal ahead of German Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari), who was second, and Finland's Valtteri Bottas, who finishing third, he achieved the first podium of the season for Williams.
German Nico Rosberg, who finished fifth, behind the Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull), still leads the World Cup with 116 points, nine more than Hamilton, who had started first after Saturday would achieve the fifty-third pole of his career in Formula One.
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) finished sixth, ahead of Australian Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull), who gave the third place in the World Vettel, who, with 78 points, now it takes six to his former teammate.
Germany 's Nico Hülkenberg (Force India ) was eighth, ahead of Sainz and fellow Mexican Sergio Perez, who entered points to finish tenth, one place ahead of Spanish Fernando Alonso (McLaren-Honda), who did not score.
The next test, the Grand Prix of Europe in Baku, next weekend will be played in the capital of Azerbaijan.
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luni, 13 iunie 2016
marți, 31 mai 2016
Mazda 3 vehicle production exceeds 5 million copies
Total production model Mazda 3 reached 5 million units in late April, twelve years and ten months after the carmaker comenzase to manufacture this model in mid 2003. It is the second vehicle of this firm reaches this figure, behind the Mazda Familia, manufactured between 1963 and 2003, better known as Mazda 323.
Since then, nearly 700,000 Mazda 3 cars have found their home in Europe. Currently they manufactured in Hofu plant in Japan, Mazda Changan Automobile Co Ltd in China, Autoalliance in Thailand, the Mazda Vehicle Operation Mexico, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Since it began to be marketed, has been resideñado to reduce user costs and improve their driving experience. The current generation, launched in 2013 under the five-door hatchback models and sedan four features SKYACTIV technology, which includes a lightweight, rigid body and an assessment of crash safety five-star Euro NCAP.
Regarding the mechanical supply Skyactiv uses a technology and provides a gasoline engine of 1.5 and 2.0; and turbo diesel engine 1.5 and 2.2. Its average fuel consumption of the 5.1 liters per 100 kilometers and has a six-speed manual transmission.
The model Mazda 3 was awarded last year as the 'best compact' reliability study by JD Power vehicle from Germany. He was also winner in the category of family cars in the annual awards of Scotland in 2014 and won first prize for the 'best price 2014' by the Canadian Automotive Jury. He was also one of three finalists in the awards 'World Car of the Year' and 'World Car Design' of that year and finalist for the 'European Car of the Year', also in 2014.
Since then, nearly 700,000 Mazda 3 cars have found their home in Europe. Currently they manufactured in Hofu plant in Japan, Mazda Changan Automobile Co Ltd in China, Autoalliance in Thailand, the Mazda Vehicle Operation Mexico, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Since it began to be marketed, has been resideñado to reduce user costs and improve their driving experience. The current generation, launched in 2013 under the five-door hatchback models and sedan four features SKYACTIV technology, which includes a lightweight, rigid body and an assessment of crash safety five-star Euro NCAP.
Regarding the mechanical supply Skyactiv uses a technology and provides a gasoline engine of 1.5 and 2.0; and turbo diesel engine 1.5 and 2.2. Its average fuel consumption of the 5.1 liters per 100 kilometers and has a six-speed manual transmission.
The model Mazda 3 was awarded last year as the 'best compact' reliability study by JD Power vehicle from Germany. He was also winner in the category of family cars in the annual awards of Scotland in 2014 and won first prize for the 'best price 2014' by the Canadian Automotive Jury. He was also one of three finalists in the awards 'World Car of the Year' and 'World Car Design' of that year and finalist for the 'European Car of the Year', also in 2014.
duminică, 24 aprilie 2016
Grand Prix of Spain - Valentino Rossi on pole in Jerez ahead of Lorenzo and Marquez
Valentino Rossi gave a blow of authority in the Circuito de Jerez with impeccable qualifications. The Italian was the fastest of the day from the last free to Q2, with a time of 1: 38.736. Jorge Lorenzo, who dominated the top spot for the final laps, due out in second place and Marc Márquez in third. Rossi will try their ninth victory in the GP of Spain.
Valentino Rossi surprised everyone achieving pole at Jerez with an incredible lesson in motorcycling . The Italian maintained the tension until the final laps , snatching his teammate the top of the grill out, signing the fastest time of the weekend stopping the clock in 1: 38.736 .
Jorge Lorenzo, eclipsed since his arrival in Spain by his signing in Ducati , will have to settle with second place at 0122 Valentino Rossi . After dominating free on Friday evening, the pilot who dropped 1:39, escaped the first position in the last minute . " I will intenteado make three very quick laps in the second tire was defectusoso. Valentino for a split has taken away the pole. The important thing is the ritrmo with hard rubber and I think we have it . We will see the race , " he confessed the 'Spartan '.
It was not much worse Marc Márquez, released by the pole and getting down as Rossi and Lorenzo to 38 '. But that was not enough to clinch first place, position conquered in the absence of five minutes for the light turned red. " I made three turns pulling. The important thing is that could be consistent. We changed the set-up of the bike of PF4, worse I think it's been good. Contento. I knew the pole would be difficult to see if tomorrow we can endure I knew the pace with both Yamaha would be difficult , "he said afterwards.
Valentino Rossi surprised everyone achieving pole at Jerez with an incredible lesson in motorcycling . The Italian maintained the tension until the final laps , snatching his teammate the top of the grill out, signing the fastest time of the weekend stopping the clock in 1: 38.736 .
🏁 #MotoGP Q2
— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) April 23, 2016
POLE position for #VR46! 👍 👍#SpanishGP https://t.co/U8FOjdfu9c
Jorge Lorenzo, eclipsed since his arrival in Spain by his signing in Ducati , will have to settle with second place at 0122 Valentino Rossi . After dominating free on Friday evening, the pilot who dropped 1:39, escaped the first position in the last minute . " I will intenteado make three very quick laps in the second tire was defectusoso. Valentino for a split has taken away the pole. The important thing is the ritrmo with hard rubber and I think we have it . We will see the race , " he confessed the 'Spartan '.
It was not much worse Marc Márquez, released by the pole and getting down as Rossi and Lorenzo to 38 '. But that was not enough to clinch first place, position conquered in the absence of five minutes for the light turned red. " I made three turns pulling. The important thing is that could be consistent. We changed the set-up of the bike of PF4, worse I think it's been good. Contento. I knew the pole would be difficult to see if tomorrow we can endure I knew the pace with both Yamaha would be difficult , "he said afterwards.
sâmbătă, 23 aprilie 2016
Grand Prix of Spain - Jorge Lorenzo beats Marquez
The Spanish Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) has been proposed to be news throughout the weekend of the Grand Prix MotoGP Spain. Friday began the dispute in the circuit of Jerez de la Frontera and Lorenzo managed to break compatriot Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) in the last minutes of the day.
Lorenzo set a best time of 1: 39,555 with more than three tenths of a second on the Repsol Honda rider and since the nearest rivals to more than half a second away, Aleix Espargaró (Suzuki GSX-RR).
The Yamaha rider made headlines even before starting the competition after it was confirmed at the beginning of the week had accepted the challenge of Ducati and will become official driver brand Borgo Panigale in 2017 and 2018, raising interest all media present in Jerez, eager to see first hand the reasons for its decision.
In strictly competitive, were Jorge Lorenzo and Hector Barbera (Ducati Desmosedici GP14.2) who achieved his first best fast registration , in the fourth round, although both overcame them shortly after Marc Márquez with a time of 1: 39.900 with which he led much of the second round and, in general, of the day.
Lorenzo, whose best time was 1: 40.005, he continued his small "crusade" workouts to improve their times and so it was with the last change of tires returned to the track to establish itself as the dominator of them with a record of 1: 39,555, the one with the Repsol Honda rider that rolled in that second.
Lorenzo set a best time of 1: 39,555 with more than three tenths of a second on the Repsol Honda rider and since the nearest rivals to more than half a second away, Aleix Espargaró (Suzuki GSX-RR).
The Yamaha rider made headlines even before starting the competition after it was confirmed at the beginning of the week had accepted the challenge of Ducati and will become official driver brand Borgo Panigale in 2017 and 2018, raising interest all media present in Jerez, eager to see first hand the reasons for its decision.
In strictly competitive, were Jorge Lorenzo and Hector Barbera (Ducati Desmosedici GP14.2) who achieved his first best fast registration , in the fourth round, although both overcame them shortly after Marc Márquez with a time of 1: 39.900 with which he led much of the second round and, in general, of the day.
Bucking and weaving his way up the top of the time sheets.— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) April 22, 2016
A spectacular OnBoard view with #MM93.#SpanishGP https://t.co/WppCtxWFcn
Lorenzo, whose best time was 1: 40.005, he continued his small "crusade" workouts to improve their times and so it was with the last change of tires returned to the track to establish itself as the dominator of them with a record of 1: 39,555, the one with the Repsol Honda rider that rolled in that second.
Photo with Marc Márquez has promised 'revenge'
Marc Márquez was surprised by his brother while breakfasting little way of Jerez , as would the song. A must stop to fill your stomach and get in the best possible conditions for the GP of Spain .
What was not expected the greatest of Marquez is that his brother could think the brilliant idea to immortalize that moment with a 'selfie' . The pilot of the eternal smile was caught with his mouth full and with a face that betrayed little desire to take a picture.
As a good Samaritan, it not takes long to share in his Twitter account .
But the thing will not be there . The 'war' is just around the corner and Marc promises revenge . So let him know his brother also Twitter and a warning: "He'll be back."
What was not expected the greatest of Marquez is that his brother could think the brilliant idea to immortalize that moment with a 'selfie' . The pilot of the eternal smile was caught with his mouth full and with a face that betrayed little desire to take a picture.
As a good Samaritan, it not takes long to share in his Twitter account .
Desayuno antes de ir a Jerez. No te asustes @marcmarquez93!😂
— Alex Márquez (@alexmarquez73) April 20, 2016
Breakfast before going to Jerez. Don't be scared Marc!😂 pic.twitter.com/ZjvDNecx6n
But the thing will not be there . The 'war' is just around the corner and Marc promises revenge . So let him know his brother also Twitter and a warning: "He'll be back."
@alexmarquez73 Susto!!!😳....esto no se hace!! Tranquilo que volverá jejejje... https://t.co/b0t4Ppl5Hd
— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) April 20, 2016
vineri, 22 aprilie 2016
Marquez: "Right now I am calm, we started talking in Argentina"
Spanish Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda RC 213 V), had no problem talking about the recent signing of rival Jorge Lorenzo by Ducati for 2017 and 2018, plus about renewal with the Japanese manufacturer said that "for now" is "quiet" and began "to speak in Argentina and Austin with Honda".
"I've always said it would be my first priority, who are given the chance to get here and I'm finding it very comfortable, so there is no logic to make changes," he said about Marquez, who on the possibility of going to Yamaha smiled when he exclaimed that "Ha said Lin Lin-for Jarvis, head of Yamaha- equipment, which can not be".
"I was very clear what he wanted and what he had, and if it is true that I heard in their day to everyone and Ducati, but I was very clear that first wanted to have a good level, to enjoy myself on the bike because when you're ahead and you go right things you find yourself with more confidence and can guide you better not make mistakes and that's what I've done, "said Repsol.
"Yes, it is true that people have signed very quickly and has renewed very fast, but we are in the third race yet," he said downplaying the situation.
Again, on the announcement of rebranding Jorge Lorenzo and his arrival at Ducati, the Repsol Honda "will be competitive, Jorge is a fast driver and already when I was two and a half and switched from Honda to Aprilia was fast ".
"He came to MotoGP and it was fast, is a talented driver and will adapt quickly, the Ducati is a bike that goes well and that has been, if it had not been all that happened at the beginning of the season would second championship with Dovizioso, so we'll see but there is still a whole year , "said Marquez.
"It will be very good for the championship, for the riders and for the fans, but we'll see where you can really get the Ducati rider with a pointer. It will be interesting," he said Marquez.
On their situation had an impact: "With Honda know what we have each other, so this part are happy and confident and I'm feeling great on the bike, I'm feeling their support, we are asking what we have, so for me this is the most important sporting and other'm calm. "
In the circuit of Jerez everything has not been easy for the Repsol Honda as he explained: "We were in November and suffered a lot, a lot, and we'll see how it goes, but from November to now have changed things much, the bike and electronics. we start with a completely different set-point and will be interesting to see how it goes in Jerez ".
"It's a bit like in 2013, that each track was unknown and now is a bit the same, for each circuit in Europe is always different from Austin, Argentina and all this," said Marquez, who about a possible victory said "If I win here, or even if you do not win but I'm competitive and stay close to victory, for me it will be a very important point because I see that I also feel well in this type of tracks."
"I've always said it would be my first priority, who are given the chance to get here and I'm finding it very comfortable, so there is no logic to make changes," he said about Marquez, who on the possibility of going to Yamaha smiled when he exclaimed that "Ha said Lin Lin-for Jarvis, head of Yamaha- equipment, which can not be".
"I was very clear what he wanted and what he had, and if it is true that I heard in their day to everyone and Ducati, but I was very clear that first wanted to have a good level, to enjoy myself on the bike because when you're ahead and you go right things you find yourself with more confidence and can guide you better not make mistakes and that's what I've done, "said Repsol.
"Yes, it is true that people have signed very quickly and has renewed very fast, but we are in the third race yet," he said downplaying the situation.
Again, on the announcement of rebranding Jorge Lorenzo and his arrival at Ducati, the Repsol Honda "will be competitive, Jorge is a fast driver and already when I was two and a half and switched from Honda to Aprilia was fast ".
"He came to MotoGP and it was fast, is a talented driver and will adapt quickly, the Ducati is a bike that goes well and that has been, if it had not been all that happened at the beginning of the season would second championship with Dovizioso, so we'll see but there is still a whole year , "said Marquez.
"It will be very good for the championship, for the riders and for the fans, but we'll see where you can really get the Ducati rider with a pointer. It will be interesting," he said Marquez.
On their situation had an impact: "With Honda know what we have each other, so this part are happy and confident and I'm feeling great on the bike, I'm feeling their support, we are asking what we have, so for me this is the most important sporting and other'm calm. "
In the circuit of Jerez everything has not been easy for the Repsol Honda as he explained: "We were in November and suffered a lot, a lot, and we'll see how it goes, but from November to now have changed things much, the bike and electronics. we start with a completely different set-point and will be interesting to see how it goes in Jerez ".
"It's a bit like in 2013, that each track was unknown and now is a bit the same, for each circuit in Europe is always different from Austin, Argentina and all this," said Marquez, who about a possible victory said "If I win here, or even if you do not win but I'm competitive and stay close to victory, for me it will be a very important point because I see that I also feel well in this type of tracks."
luni, 21 martie 2016
Alonso Terrible accident in Australia
No risk of exaggeration if it is said that Fernando Alonso was reborn at half past six this morning Sunday. The Spanish staged a frightening accident at the Albert Park circuit in Australia. He left saluting without damage from a mass of iron, a redoubt of McLaren destroyed after a terrible flight three somersaults and a terrific impact against the walls.
Passed the turn 17 when Alonso tried to overtake the Mexican Esteban Gutierrez . His right front wheel touched the car Haas Aztec and McLaren was thrown like a spinning top untethered. It was tremendous image.
Alonso and his car threw down the track while McLaren lost parts, wheels and much of his anatomy before hitting a wall. When television focused the bolide, he was half of half of his body. It was easy to tell that this was a race car Formula 1, but junk scattered around the track. See the terible accident after after the cut!
Passed the turn 17 when Alonso tried to overtake the Mexican Esteban Gutierrez . His right front wheel touched the car Haas Aztec and McLaren was thrown like a spinning top untethered. It was tremendous image.
Alonso and his car threw down the track while McLaren lost parts, wheels and much of his anatomy before hitting a wall. When television focused the bolide, he was half of half of his body. It was easy to tell that this was a race car Formula 1, but junk scattered around the track. See the terible accident after after the cut!
duminică, 20 martie 2016
The first bounce of Rossi, with Lorenzo
After the bitter controversy that starred Valentino Rossi at the end of World Cup 2015, it seemed that the mood had hardened, the holiday had cooled war. But the Italian returns to asphalt eager to win his eighth MotoGP crown and will not allow any opponent will scratch or a tenth. Even his teammate, Jorge Lorenzo , who protested that had hampered in practice at Losail, in Qatar Grand Prix .
During the fourth session, the reigning world champion, Jorge Lorenzo, left boxes and crossed with Rossi . The Spanish tried to heeled as he could, but could not prevent the italino had to decelerate, which angered the newly renovated Yamaha. Then they met again in the home straight and crossed words and gestures.
Primer 'pique' en #MotoGP Rossi vs Lorenzo pic.twitter.com/PT2lR7hqFk— Messias1899 (@Messias1899) March 19, 2016
marți, 15 decembrie 2015
Alfa Romeo in Formula 1? Marchionne: "We're thinking '
He had already said in 2010, five years after it reiterates Sergio Marchionne : the return of Alfa Romeo in Formula 1 is a good idea, he said in Maranello for the traditional exchange of greetings for the holiday season with journalists.
"The Alfa Romeo brand is amazing how remains in people's hearts. Precisely for this reason we are thinking about a return, as our competitor, racing, Formula 1, "said the president of the Horse and CEO of FCA to ' ANSA , noting that the presence of Ferrari would not be a problem , because the brand Alfa this year is on the hood of the cars from Maranello and Emilia have been designed with larger engines of Giulia : "It 'important that the Alfa Romeo back. It will be a competitor in more '.
Even more so now that Alfa Romeo has been invested a lot and that the range, albeit with some delay , is set to expand after years of catalog skeleton, with only Giulietta and MiTo to keep alive the memory of the times of Alfa 'gold.
The record of Alfa Romeo in the top flight has 110 races and 11 victories . The first coincides with the first Grand Prix of Formula 1 history : was 13 May 1950 and the victory went to Nino Farina, that the "Alfetta" 158 was accompanied on the podium at Silverstone by Luigi Fagioli and by the rising star Juan Manuel Fangio . Farina won the World Cup in 1950, while the Argentine left the world title the following year.
Audi Q5, the second generation is testing the snow
It 'was launched in 2008 and underwent a refresh in 2012. The time has come therefore for the launch of the second generation of the Audi Q5 , whose debut should not take long indeed, according to rumours, it seems that it is planned for mid- 2016.
Meanwhile, the House of the Four Rings continues to develop the new Audi Q5 , which has been sighted in livery "camouflage" in the snow in the new version built around the latest evolution of MLB used on Audi A4 last generation.
The news should retrace a bit 'those followed for sister Q7 : the new Audi Q5 will be low and wide and will weigh one hundred kilograms less. Among the engine range will definitely be a hybrid version plug-in all-wheel drive (it seems that it will use the trade name "and four").
The majority of customers will continue to be interested mostly to Diesel engines, like the 2.0 TDI and the V6 3-liter TDI, which will be used also for the variant more sport Audi Q5 . The Q5 should be accompanied also Q6 , a 7-seater SUV that will bridge the gap between the Q5 and Q7.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Cabriolet: the convertible V12 300 km / h
The House of Affalterbach has lifted the veil on the new S 65 AMG Mercedes-Cabriolet version even more extreme of the "63" presented at the last Frankfurt Motor Show . Under the hood it hides the powerful 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine can develop a terrific power.
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30 CVs are indeed available, and even 1,000 Nm already available at 2,300 r / min. These values allow the super cabrio German squirt from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds and reach a top speed (electronically limited) of 250 km / h. In any case, who should choose the package optional AMG Driver's Package will bring the speedometer touches 300 km / h.
The change of course remains only the ' SPEEDSHFIT AMG 7G-TRONIC and there are exclusive alloy wheels multi-racial 20-inch forged. Do not miss the Aircap system for wind protection and technology AIRSCARF can heat the passengers, even in winter when traveling in the open.
The power retractable roof is made of canvas and comes in four colors, with a choice that emphasises the elegance and classicism of a legendary model. The orders of the new 12-cylinder AMG will begin on April 4 while the cars will arrive from May, just in time for the summer season.
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| The very sumptuous interior of the Mercedes-AMG S 65 V12 Cabriolet |
Pininfarina is Indian. Official switching to Mahindra
Pininfarina is Indian . Today was indeed the official transfer of ownership of the giant Mahindra, a global company with annual sales of $ 17 billion and over 200,000 employees in more than 100 countries.
The agreement was reached by Pincar, controlling shareholder of Pininfarina, with Mahindra & Mahindra and TechMahindra. The Indian Mahindra will acquire at closing the agreement all the ordinary shares held by Pininfarina Pincar to 1.10 euro per share , for a total of almost 25 million euro which will add another 20 million euro capital increase Pininfarina expected by 2016.
The shift in Indian hands should put an end to years of budgets in the red for the signature of Piedmont, active in many fields of design and not only in the automotive sector. The last budget had a deficit of 7.8 million euro in the first nine months of 2015 and a net debt position of 42 million, with 74 million of debt in the medium-long term.
"Today is a wonderful day, Pininfarina becomes stronger and more global than ever," said Paolo Pininfarina , president of the body founded in Turin in 1930 by Battista "Pinin" Farina "In a globalized world, entrepreneurship and capital does not have a passport. I'm sure my grandfather, my father and my brother Andrew are proud of us today and who are at my side and the whole family in a toast to the future in our beloved Pininfarina. "
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