New $750m Tech Center Ignites Nissan Catch-up Plan
RyanThomas asked:
The Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. said last Tuesday that it will invest some $750 million in a new research and development centre to catch up with rivals in environmental and safety technology.
New technology center
Japan’s third largest automaker inaugurated the Nissan Advanced Technology Centre (NATC) on Tuesday in Atsugi, west of Tokyo, with some 2000 employees and laboratories for advanced vehicles, electric powertrains and other equipment.
The opening of the new facility underlines the determination of the automaker to develop environmental and safety technologies that are increasingly critical for riding out the tough competition in the auto industry. “Whether products with technology that appeals to consumers can be offered in a timely manner will determine the winners and the losers,” Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said in Japanese at the opening in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture.
“NATC has been established to accelerate the research and advanced engineering of breakthrough technologies for Nissan’s next generation products,” Nissan executive vice president Mitsuhiko Yamashita said. “Future technologies being developed are aimed at environmental sustainability and towards creating a safer mobile society,” he added.
The investment will cover renovations to a powertrain development center and a global design studio, both in Atsugi, said the company in a statement. At the NATC, Nissan’s pool of engineers will pursue a range of eco-friendly technologies to limit the dangerous carbon dioxide emissions, including electric vehicles and hybrids, the statement went further. The Japanese automaker will also develop an “intelligent transportation system” in which data received from traffic beacons is used to alert drivers and aid slash reduce potential road accidents.
NATC is located in Kanagawa prefecture and that is adjacent to Tokyo. Nissan has two other major facilities in the prefecture for product planning, research and development and advanced development: the Nissan Technical Centre in Atsugi and the Nissan Research Center in Yokosuka.
The injury
The Japanese automaker was hit by a business slump in the late 1990s. Since then, it has lagged behind the Toyota Motor Corp. and the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in the development of new-generation vehicles. Honda has intimated its plan to build a new laboratory in Japan in 2009. Last month, Nissan reported the first drop in annual profits since 1999 under its legendary chief, a Brazilian-born Frenchman who is also the Renault CEO.
Nissan officials acknowledged the company’s near collapse before its dramatic revival under a 1999 alliance with Renault SA of France meant they could not invest in technology to the degree they would have liked. But for the past several years, Nissan has been investing more in technology, they said.
The aim
Nissan Senior Vice President Minoru Shinohara said the carmaker is not preoccupied with what rivals may be doing and is focused on its own goals, such as perfecting its original hybrid system that he said will outperform the competition.
Hybrids now available from Toyota and Honda use nickel-metal hydride batteries, although all major automakers, including the General Motors Corp. of the U.S., are working on lithium-ion batteries for vehicles. Breakthroughs may be exactly what Nissan needs if it hopes to narrow the gap in hybrids with industry leaders like Toyota and Honda, analysts added.
Analysts’ say
Some analysts said Nissan has fallen behind rivals Toyota and Honda in developing gas-and-electric hybrid cars and other technologies that reduce gas emissions blamed for global warming.
Yasuaki Iwamoto, an auto analyst with Okasan Securities Co. in Tokyo, said investing in the Nissan Advanced Technology Center is a step in the right direction. “Otherwise, Nissan has no chance of surviving the competition,” he said. “Catching up won’t be that easy for Nissan. It’s not as though Toyota and Honda are going to sit still and do nothing.”
Maintaining the standing under such unfavorable conditions is a key impediment researchers must overcome to make ecologically friendly vehicles. Nissan’s lithium-ion batteries, expected to have the major benefit of smaller size compared to the current systems, were being tested to to lift the standing of the automaker in the automotive battle arena.
Improving product lines
Nissan introduced a hybrid last year, but now licenses the technology from Toyota. The automaker is working on an original hybrid, set to be launched by 2010, using what it says is a superior kind of battery technology, the lithium-ion battery to be mated to Nissan engines. The batteries are commonly used in gadgets such as laptops and cell phones but have yet to be completely adapted to the more meticulous demands of a car engine.
At the automaker’s new complex for technology, experimental car batteries are stored in freezing temperatures, cooked in giant metal boxes and rattled to improve driving. The batteries are anticipated to play a critical part in Nissan’s effort to catch up in the race to develop green vehicles. The lithium-ion batteries were being tested at the center that opened Tuesday in Atsugi, just west of Tokyo.
“Whether products with technology that appeals to consumers can be offered in a timely manner will determine the winners and the losers,” Ghosn noted.
Nissan is also developing a “three-liter car” capable of traveling 100 kilometers, or 60 miles, on just three liters, or about three quarts, of gasoline. The company hopes to unveil a new model in Japan in 2010.
On alliance
The Japanese automaker is also confident in competing without additional alliance. Ghosn said last Tuesday that Nissan is under no pressure to find a new alliance partner and is not in talks with anybody despite news that a private equity firm will buy U.S.-based automaker Chrysler. “We’re not talking with anybody. I don’t think it’s the right timing today,” Ghosn said while commemorating the opening of its new technology center.
In 2006, Nissan and its French partner Renault entered months of tie-up negotiations with Detroit’s General Motors Corp. in an attempt to create an auto juggernaut across Asia, Europe and North America. The talks ended with no agreement.
Ghosn has since held open the possibility of a further merger, adding that a North American link would be a natural extension. But he has said he is currently satisfied with the scale of the Nissan-Renault partnership. “There’s no change,” he said.
The Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. said last Tuesday that it will invest some $750 million in a new research and development centre to catch up with rivals in environmental and safety technology.
New technology center
Japan’s third largest automaker inaugurated the Nissan Advanced Technology Centre (NATC) on Tuesday in Atsugi, west of Tokyo, with some 2000 employees and laboratories for advanced vehicles, electric powertrains and other equipment.
The opening of the new facility underlines the determination of the automaker to develop environmental and safety technologies that are increasingly critical for riding out the tough competition in the auto industry. “Whether products with technology that appeals to consumers can be offered in a timely manner will determine the winners and the losers,” Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said in Japanese at the opening in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture.
“NATC has been established to accelerate the research and advanced engineering of breakthrough technologies for Nissan’s next generation products,” Nissan executive vice president Mitsuhiko Yamashita said. “Future technologies being developed are aimed at environmental sustainability and towards creating a safer mobile society,” he added.
The investment will cover renovations to a powertrain development center and a global design studio, both in Atsugi, said the company in a statement. At the NATC, Nissan’s pool of engineers will pursue a range of eco-friendly technologies to limit the dangerous carbon dioxide emissions, including electric vehicles and hybrids, the statement went further. The Japanese automaker will also develop an “intelligent transportation system” in which data received from traffic beacons is used to alert drivers and aid slash reduce potential road accidents.
NATC is located in Kanagawa prefecture and that is adjacent to Tokyo. Nissan has two other major facilities in the prefecture for product planning, research and development and advanced development: the Nissan Technical Centre in Atsugi and the Nissan Research Center in Yokosuka.
The injury
The Japanese automaker was hit by a business slump in the late 1990s. Since then, it has lagged behind the Toyota Motor Corp. and the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in the development of new-generation vehicles. Honda has intimated its plan to build a new laboratory in Japan in 2009. Last month, Nissan reported the first drop in annual profits since 1999 under its legendary chief, a Brazilian-born Frenchman who is also the Renault CEO.
Nissan officials acknowledged the company’s near collapse before its dramatic revival under a 1999 alliance with Renault SA of France meant they could not invest in technology to the degree they would have liked. But for the past several years, Nissan has been investing more in technology, they said.
The aim
Nissan Senior Vice President Minoru Shinohara said the carmaker is not preoccupied with what rivals may be doing and is focused on its own goals, such as perfecting its original hybrid system that he said will outperform the competition.
Hybrids now available from Toyota and Honda use nickel-metal hydride batteries, although all major automakers, including the General Motors Corp. of the U.S., are working on lithium-ion batteries for vehicles. Breakthroughs may be exactly what Nissan needs if it hopes to narrow the gap in hybrids with industry leaders like Toyota and Honda, analysts added.
Analysts’ say
Some analysts said Nissan has fallen behind rivals Toyota and Honda in developing gas-and-electric hybrid cars and other technologies that reduce gas emissions blamed for global warming.
Yasuaki Iwamoto, an auto analyst with Okasan Securities Co. in Tokyo, said investing in the Nissan Advanced Technology Center is a step in the right direction. “Otherwise, Nissan has no chance of surviving the competition,” he said. “Catching up won’t be that easy for Nissan. It’s not as though Toyota and Honda are going to sit still and do nothing.”
Maintaining the standing under such unfavorable conditions is a key impediment researchers must overcome to make ecologically friendly vehicles. Nissan’s lithium-ion batteries, expected to have the major benefit of smaller size compared to the current systems, were being tested to to lift the standing of the automaker in the automotive battle arena.
Improving product lines
Nissan introduced a hybrid last year, but now licenses the technology from Toyota. The automaker is working on an original hybrid, set to be launched by 2010, using what it says is a superior kind of battery technology, the lithium-ion battery to be mated to Nissan engines. The batteries are commonly used in gadgets such as laptops and cell phones but have yet to be completely adapted to the more meticulous demands of a car engine.
At the automaker’s new complex for technology, experimental car batteries are stored in freezing temperatures, cooked in giant metal boxes and rattled to improve driving. The batteries are anticipated to play a critical part in Nissan’s effort to catch up in the race to develop green vehicles. The lithium-ion batteries were being tested at the center that opened Tuesday in Atsugi, just west of Tokyo.
“Whether products with technology that appeals to consumers can be offered in a timely manner will determine the winners and the losers,” Ghosn noted.
Nissan is also developing a “three-liter car” capable of traveling 100 kilometers, or 60 miles, on just three liters, or about three quarts, of gasoline. The company hopes to unveil a new model in Japan in 2010.
On alliance
The Japanese automaker is also confident in competing without additional alliance. Ghosn said last Tuesday that Nissan is under no pressure to find a new alliance partner and is not in talks with anybody despite news that a private equity firm will buy U.S.-based automaker Chrysler. “We’re not talking with anybody. I don’t think it’s the right timing today,” Ghosn said while commemorating the opening of its new technology center.
In 2006, Nissan and its French partner Renault entered months of tie-up negotiations with Detroit’s General Motors Corp. in an attempt to create an auto juggernaut across Asia, Europe and North America. The talks ended with no agreement.
Ghosn has since held open the possibility of a further merger, adding that a North American link would be a natural extension. But he has said he is currently satisfied with the scale of the Nissan-Renault partnership. “There’s no change,” he said.
The Dos and Don’ts of Renting an Exotic Car
Noah Lehmann-Haupt asked:
As the exotic car rental industry grows, more consumers are flocking to this exciting and accessible trend in the luxury automotive space. Gotham Dream Cars, a leader in the industry with locations in New York and Miami, has released some useful tips for those enthusiasts who seek a “dream day” in a favorite luxury or super car. Unlike when renting from a traditional car rental company (such as Hertz or Avis), knowing what to ask of your exotic vehicle provider can help protect you from the unknown factors that come with renting an extremely expensive and powerful piece of machinery.
“As a car guy, I loved the idea of trying out the latest super car but I couldn’t find a reputable company to rent from! It was then that I decided to start Gotham Dream Cars and solve that problem,” states CEO Noah Lehmann-Haupt. “Renting a Ferrari or Lamborghini for the weekend is quite different from rental a normal economy car at the airport. It’s important for those thinking about taking the plunge to do their research and know what questions to ask up front.”
Lehmann-Haupt offers these important tips to discuss with any exotic rental company prior to utilizing their services:
Avoid the fly-by-nights: Make sure the car you are renting is actually owned/leased by the rental company and not a private owner’s personal toy. Several fly-by-night operators use privately-owned cars as ways to get around the legalities and difficulties of insurance and financing. If you rent a car that isn’t legally insured as a rental, you could be held liable and possibly sued for damages by the owner – and your personal insurance carrier won’t cover you. Furthermore, private owners rarely respect customers’ reservations, and your car could be taken back from the owner at any time. Not a good thing to happen the night before your big rental!
Beware of the stock photo: Make sure the car you reserve is the car you’re getting. Many small/start-up rental companies trade cars with other companies or list cars on their website that they do not own in order to appear bigger and more established. You may make a reservation based on a pretty picture online and get a different color, different model, or no car at all!
Ask for an on-site walk through of your car: Luxury/super cars are generally rare and exclusive vehicles and may have extremely advanced technology. Each can also have a unique driving personality and varied handling characteristics that can take hours, if not days, to get used to. Ask your rental company to give you a proper introduction to your vehicle and make sure you know how to use all the safety features, how to operate the transmission, and how to avoid a potentially dangerous drive.
Terms and conditions: Know the terms and conditions of the agreement prior to arranging for your rental: Exotic and super cars can be vastly different to rent than your standard rental. How many miles are included in the agreement? (Exotic rental companies rarely, if ever, give unlimited miles.) What happens if the car breaks down? What about roadside assistance? Are there refueling requirements?
Locations: Ask about delivery to your home or office and what the full service range of your rental provider is. Some rental companies offer different points for pick up and drop off as an added value.
Check the vehicle’s condition: Many startup and fly-by-night firms act only as brokers or middlemen, renting you a vehicle that’s been borrowed from another firm or a private owner. When this happens, the “buck never stops” and mechanical failures may not get fixed, tires may get dangerously worn, warning lights can get ignored, and the vehicle’s paint may get tarnished and dull from lack of care. Make sure your chosen exotic rental company has adequate staffing and someone who is responsible for the vehicles’ maintenance – both aesthetically and mechanically.
BUT, have realistic expectations: Even though the vehicle you’ve chosen to drive for the day may the be car of your dreams, it’s still a rental car and will inevitably have been driven by other enthusiasts, so normal wear and tear should be expected. Unlike the traditional rental companies, exotic rental firms rotate their fleets less frequently (usually every 2 – 3 years). The most reputable firms will give great attention to providing you with a great-looking and great-driving car, but be realistic about your expectations – just because the car is expensive doesn’t mean it will be coming straight from the showroom floor. And if the renter immediately before you puts a scratch in the bumper, there probably won’t be time to repaint it before it’s your turn, so you might have to face the choice of scratched car or no car.
As the exotic car rental industry grows, more consumers are flocking to this exciting and accessible trend in the luxury automotive space. Gotham Dream Cars, a leader in the industry with locations in New York and Miami, has released some useful tips for those enthusiasts who seek a “dream day” in a favorite luxury or super car. Unlike when renting from a traditional car rental company (such as Hertz or Avis), knowing what to ask of your exotic vehicle provider can help protect you from the unknown factors that come with renting an extremely expensive and powerful piece of machinery.
“As a car guy, I loved the idea of trying out the latest super car but I couldn’t find a reputable company to rent from! It was then that I decided to start Gotham Dream Cars and solve that problem,” states CEO Noah Lehmann-Haupt. “Renting a Ferrari or Lamborghini for the weekend is quite different from rental a normal economy car at the airport. It’s important for those thinking about taking the plunge to do their research and know what questions to ask up front.”
Lehmann-Haupt offers these important tips to discuss with any exotic rental company prior to utilizing their services:
Avoid the fly-by-nights: Make sure the car you are renting is actually owned/leased by the rental company and not a private owner’s personal toy. Several fly-by-night operators use privately-owned cars as ways to get around the legalities and difficulties of insurance and financing. If you rent a car that isn’t legally insured as a rental, you could be held liable and possibly sued for damages by the owner – and your personal insurance carrier won’t cover you. Furthermore, private owners rarely respect customers’ reservations, and your car could be taken back from the owner at any time. Not a good thing to happen the night before your big rental!
Beware of the stock photo: Make sure the car you reserve is the car you’re getting. Many small/start-up rental companies trade cars with other companies or list cars on their website that they do not own in order to appear bigger and more established. You may make a reservation based on a pretty picture online and get a different color, different model, or no car at all!
Ask for an on-site walk through of your car: Luxury/super cars are generally rare and exclusive vehicles and may have extremely advanced technology. Each can also have a unique driving personality and varied handling characteristics that can take hours, if not days, to get used to. Ask your rental company to give you a proper introduction to your vehicle and make sure you know how to use all the safety features, how to operate the transmission, and how to avoid a potentially dangerous drive.
Terms and conditions: Know the terms and conditions of the agreement prior to arranging for your rental: Exotic and super cars can be vastly different to rent than your standard rental. How many miles are included in the agreement? (Exotic rental companies rarely, if ever, give unlimited miles.) What happens if the car breaks down? What about roadside assistance? Are there refueling requirements?
Locations: Ask about delivery to your home or office and what the full service range of your rental provider is. Some rental companies offer different points for pick up and drop off as an added value.
Check the vehicle’s condition: Many startup and fly-by-night firms act only as brokers or middlemen, renting you a vehicle that’s been borrowed from another firm or a private owner. When this happens, the “buck never stops” and mechanical failures may not get fixed, tires may get dangerously worn, warning lights can get ignored, and the vehicle’s paint may get tarnished and dull from lack of care. Make sure your chosen exotic rental company has adequate staffing and someone who is responsible for the vehicles’ maintenance – both aesthetically and mechanically.
BUT, have realistic expectations: Even though the vehicle you’ve chosen to drive for the day may the be car of your dreams, it’s still a rental car and will inevitably have been driven by other enthusiasts, so normal wear and tear should be expected. Unlike the traditional rental companies, exotic rental firms rotate their fleets less frequently (usually every 2 – 3 years). The most reputable firms will give great attention to providing you with a great-looking and great-driving car, but be realistic about your expectations – just because the car is expensive doesn’t mean it will be coming straight from the showroom floor. And if the renter immediately before you puts a scratch in the bumper, there probably won’t be time to repaint it before it’s your turn, so you might have to face the choice of scratched car or no car.
To Keep Your Jaguar Running Optimally You Need Quality Jaguar Parts
Gregg Hall asked:
Have you ever seen a documentary about Jaguars? These gorgeous animals are royalty among the other animals that share their habitats. They are predators that can move swiftly, yet can be playful as well. The jaguar is one of nature’s most powerful and sleek creatures. The jaguar is large, but agile and beautiful. They are so revered that even a car was named after them, one that contains the same smooth lines as the animal itself, as well as its great capacity for speed. Much like its name sake, the Jaguar brand car is a glorious mix of sleekness, agility, power, and beauty.
Instead of the honing of muscle and bone, the Jaguar is an infusion of technology and steel. Much like the jaguar of nature, the Jaguar of men is in a class all its own.
The Jaguar XJS is one the most awe inspiring luxury cars on the market. This GT coupe was released onto the market in the mid 70s as a replacement for the mythical Jaguar E-Type. Despite its aerodynamic shaping, and technologically advanced mechanisms, the Jaguar XJS could not compare to the E-Type on the race track. This fact not only further established Jaguar’s reputation in racing; it blew away all other competition as well.
In 1996, the last Jaguar XJS’s rolled off the line and are now considered highly collectable automobiles. If you want to own a discontinued XJS, you have an easier time of it now. If you own a Jaguar XJS and find yourself in need of parts, you can rest assured that the parts you need for your glorious car are still on the market. You don’t have to look very far to find Jaguar accessories, Jaguar electrical systems, Jaguar transmission systems, and more, which make repairing your Jaguar much easier. There are many online stores that specialize in these parts.
Why do you want to buy genuine Jaguar parts for your Jaguar? The answer to that is astonishingly simple: why wouldn’t you? Why would you want to take your high-performance, quality, powerful, and beautiful driving machine and fill it full of less than perfect parts? It’s like trying to make water into wine; it just doesn’t happen.
When you purchase Jaguar parts you are buying quality, genuine parts for your Jaguar. You don’t want to settle for anything else. For instance: why would you buy something as important as a suspension system from anyone other than a certified Jaguar parts dealer? Why would you want to put your safety into anyone else’s hands? You can trust that any parts you buy from a certified Jaguar parts dealer are going to be the best at maintaining your car, and even your life. There’s no point in taking chances. If you need parts, go online and select from one of the automotive parts stores that specialize in Jaguar parts.
Have you ever seen a documentary about Jaguars? These gorgeous animals are royalty among the other animals that share their habitats. They are predators that can move swiftly, yet can be playful as well. The jaguar is one of nature’s most powerful and sleek creatures. The jaguar is large, but agile and beautiful. They are so revered that even a car was named after them, one that contains the same smooth lines as the animal itself, as well as its great capacity for speed. Much like its name sake, the Jaguar brand car is a glorious mix of sleekness, agility, power, and beauty.
Instead of the honing of muscle and bone, the Jaguar is an infusion of technology and steel. Much like the jaguar of nature, the Jaguar of men is in a class all its own.
The Jaguar XJS is one the most awe inspiring luxury cars on the market. This GT coupe was released onto the market in the mid 70s as a replacement for the mythical Jaguar E-Type. Despite its aerodynamic shaping, and technologically advanced mechanisms, the Jaguar XJS could not compare to the E-Type on the race track. This fact not only further established Jaguar’s reputation in racing; it blew away all other competition as well.
In 1996, the last Jaguar XJS’s rolled off the line and are now considered highly collectable automobiles. If you want to own a discontinued XJS, you have an easier time of it now. If you own a Jaguar XJS and find yourself in need of parts, you can rest assured that the parts you need for your glorious car are still on the market. You don’t have to look very far to find Jaguar accessories, Jaguar electrical systems, Jaguar transmission systems, and more, which make repairing your Jaguar much easier. There are many online stores that specialize in these parts.
Why do you want to buy genuine Jaguar parts for your Jaguar? The answer to that is astonishingly simple: why wouldn’t you? Why would you want to take your high-performance, quality, powerful, and beautiful driving machine and fill it full of less than perfect parts? It’s like trying to make water into wine; it just doesn’t happen.
When you purchase Jaguar parts you are buying quality, genuine parts for your Jaguar. You don’t want to settle for anything else. For instance: why would you buy something as important as a suspension system from anyone other than a certified Jaguar parts dealer? Why would you want to put your safety into anyone else’s hands? You can trust that any parts you buy from a certified Jaguar parts dealer are going to be the best at maintaining your car, and even your life. There’s no point in taking chances. If you need parts, go online and select from one of the automotive parts stores that specialize in Jaguar parts.
The Jaguar and Why He is the Keystone Cop of the Rainforest
Jack Deal asked:
The jaguar or panthera onca has to be one of the most magnificent animals on Earth. Maybe the most magnificent. Only the tiger and lion are larger cats. Our Maya friend Aniceto says we have a jaguar den on our ranch; probably some shallow limestone cave covered by dense growth. Part of our ranch is virgin rainforest.
We’ve never seen our jaguar but he has. One evening coming back from his “milpa” he saw it in the middle of the road. Usually they don’t come out at all when it is light, but this one did. The jaguar or “el tigre” as he is called by the Maya, probably was hungry and looking for a tepe, tejon or javalina. Humans eat the same food, though we barbecue tepe and the jaguar chomps it down raw.
The jaguar kills its prey by biting the neck and skull of its victim. As the keystone predator in the jungle, the jaguar serves a great function by eating the predators that kill smaller prey. Except for man, the jaguar has no enemies. Not many friends either, but that comes with being at the top of the food chain and having a very nasty bite.
My Mayan friends say they can never remember an incident where a jaguar attacked a human. That certainly doesn’t mean a jaguar wouldn’t attack a human; but in the wild they really don’t. Even so, when most Maya go deep into the jungle, they carry a shotgun.
Clearly man is more afraid of the jaguar than the jaguar of man. Maya men tell of times when they would be startled to look to the side of the path and find a jaguar sleeping peacefully; in the deep jungle “el tigre” takes his siesta wherever he pleases.
The jaguar cannot be domesticated and has little fear of man. It is also considered to have the most unpredictable behavior of any animal in captivity. Jaguars aren’t meant to be in captivity. It’s not what they do. Jaguars are wired for one thing and it has nothing to do with cages.
A Maya familiar with the jungle can spot jaguar tracks, dung and the plant life the jaguar disturbs while traveling through the jungle. To an untrained eye such signs go unnoticed. Rule number one is when in the deep jungle take a jungle man along as a guide.
Unfortunately the jaguar can climb trees and have been seen jumping from tree to tree. Hence the tree house I plan to build on my ranch will provide no protection from the jaguar…ha. I can imagine sleeping one night and waking up to a pair of large eyes staring me in the face; maybe a giant boa or maybe a jaguar.
My one concern is one day we will be out walking around on the ranch and come across the den with little jaguars in it…oh, boy. Well, no one said the jungle was without some risk. The jaguars, however, readily eat cattle, sheep, turkeys and dogs.
Several weeks back, Aniceto took me back into the jungle and we saw dog hairs in jaguar dung. Aniceto said that his friend had two dogs eaten by the jaguar one night…and his friend could hear his dogs yelping as the jaguar dragged them off into the jungle. Since dog is man’s best friend, that sound had to be unnerving.
Several months before, his friend’s cousin shot a jaguar trying to make off with a sheep. It took four men to carry the jaguar out of the jungle. Jaguars can grow up to 200 pounds and eight feet long including the tail. That makes them king and keystone of the jungle ecosystem.
The Maya see them as predators and not endangered. One’s perceptions change if one has little children playing around the jungle palapa; “el tigre” certainly might be considered much more of a predatory threat. But fortunately one does not hear of jaguars foraging for small humans outside villages way back in the jungle. The jaguar is smart enough to leave children alone…common jaguar sense probably passed down from generation to generation.
The jaguar is a representative of the truly wild and that which cannot be tamed. For most of us, the jaguar is a symbol of the magnificence of the wild and what nature has created over the eons including a very nasty bite.
Let’s hope we both keep our respect and distance and don’t find ourselves peering at each other in the pitch black jungle night. And that’s very okay by us because in the deep jungle it’s always big advantage jaguar…
The jaguar or panthera onca has to be one of the most magnificent animals on Earth. Maybe the most magnificent. Only the tiger and lion are larger cats. Our Maya friend Aniceto says we have a jaguar den on our ranch; probably some shallow limestone cave covered by dense growth. Part of our ranch is virgin rainforest.
We’ve never seen our jaguar but he has. One evening coming back from his “milpa” he saw it in the middle of the road. Usually they don’t come out at all when it is light, but this one did. The jaguar or “el tigre” as he is called by the Maya, probably was hungry and looking for a tepe, tejon or javalina. Humans eat the same food, though we barbecue tepe and the jaguar chomps it down raw.
The jaguar kills its prey by biting the neck and skull of its victim. As the keystone predator in the jungle, the jaguar serves a great function by eating the predators that kill smaller prey. Except for man, the jaguar has no enemies. Not many friends either, but that comes with being at the top of the food chain and having a very nasty bite.
My Mayan friends say they can never remember an incident where a jaguar attacked a human. That certainly doesn’t mean a jaguar wouldn’t attack a human; but in the wild they really don’t. Even so, when most Maya go deep into the jungle, they carry a shotgun.
Clearly man is more afraid of the jaguar than the jaguar of man. Maya men tell of times when they would be startled to look to the side of the path and find a jaguar sleeping peacefully; in the deep jungle “el tigre” takes his siesta wherever he pleases.
The jaguar cannot be domesticated and has little fear of man. It is also considered to have the most unpredictable behavior of any animal in captivity. Jaguars aren’t meant to be in captivity. It’s not what they do. Jaguars are wired for one thing and it has nothing to do with cages.
A Maya familiar with the jungle can spot jaguar tracks, dung and the plant life the jaguar disturbs while traveling through the jungle. To an untrained eye such signs go unnoticed. Rule number one is when in the deep jungle take a jungle man along as a guide.
Unfortunately the jaguar can climb trees and have been seen jumping from tree to tree. Hence the tree house I plan to build on my ranch will provide no protection from the jaguar…ha. I can imagine sleeping one night and waking up to a pair of large eyes staring me in the face; maybe a giant boa or maybe a jaguar.
My one concern is one day we will be out walking around on the ranch and come across the den with little jaguars in it…oh, boy. Well, no one said the jungle was without some risk. The jaguars, however, readily eat cattle, sheep, turkeys and dogs.
Several weeks back, Aniceto took me back into the jungle and we saw dog hairs in jaguar dung. Aniceto said that his friend had two dogs eaten by the jaguar one night…and his friend could hear his dogs yelping as the jaguar dragged them off into the jungle. Since dog is man’s best friend, that sound had to be unnerving.
Several months before, his friend’s cousin shot a jaguar trying to make off with a sheep. It took four men to carry the jaguar out of the jungle. Jaguars can grow up to 200 pounds and eight feet long including the tail. That makes them king and keystone of the jungle ecosystem.
The Maya see them as predators and not endangered. One’s perceptions change if one has little children playing around the jungle palapa; “el tigre” certainly might be considered much more of a predatory threat. But fortunately one does not hear of jaguars foraging for small humans outside villages way back in the jungle. The jaguar is smart enough to leave children alone…common jaguar sense probably passed down from generation to generation.
The jaguar is a representative of the truly wild and that which cannot be tamed. For most of us, the jaguar is a symbol of the magnificence of the wild and what nature has created over the eons including a very nasty bite.
Let’s hope we both keep our respect and distance and don’t find ourselves peering at each other in the pitch black jungle night. And that’s very okay by us because in the deep jungle it’s always big advantage jaguar…
Jaguar — All Car History Volume 12
Luke Scott asked:
Jaguar produces some of the world’s most luxurious cars. Jaguar’s ethos has helped develop cars that are exclusive, beautifully designed, with high performance and overall, the excitement of driving a Jaguar.
As Jaguar’s design director said: “You should always feel better when you get out of a Jaguar than when you first get into it.” True to this heritage, the latest addition to the Jaguar portfolio – the all new Jaguar XF – has the heart of a sports car and the looks of a grand tourer, bringing together style, power and performance.
JAGUAR HISTORY
Jaguar was founded by Sir William Lyons in Blackpool, 1922, making motorcycle sidecars, then car bodies. The company moved to Coventry and in 1935 the Jaguar name was introduced for the first time with a new saloon and sports car range.
During the war, aircraft and fabrication work had the side effect of introducing the company to aircraft design. Jaguar enjoyed racing success in the 1950s, notably at Le Mans. The famous E-type was introduced in 1961.
JAGUAR FACTS
Type: Subsidiary
Founded: 1922
Founder: Sir William Lyons
Key People: Ratan Tata, Chairman, Geoff Polites, CEO Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director
Industry: Automotive
Products: Cars
Parent: Tata Motors
FEATURED MODELS
JAGUAR S-TYPE a mid-size luxury/executive car introduced in 1998, the name is a revival of a previous Jaguar model, the S-Type introduced in 1963
JAGUAR XJ – a classic luxury saloon, the XJ was launched in 1968 and has served as the Jaguar flagship model for most of its life, which continues today
JAGUAR XK - a grand tourer produced since 1996, the XK replaced the XJS and is available as a coupé and a convertible
JAGUAR X-TYPE - a compact executive car produced since 2001 and available in 4-door saloon and 4-door estate versions
DID YOU KNOW?
As soon as Jaguar founder William Lyons turned 21, he formed the Swallow Sidecar Company in September 1922, with a bank overdraft of £1,000. The company later changed its name to Jaguar.
Jaguar enjoyed success in the Le Mans 24 Hours race with victories in 1951 and 1953 with the C-Type, and in 1955, 1956 and 1957 with the D-Type.
The Jaguar 2.7 V6 diesel engine is so efficient that it requires a supplementary heater to supply warm air to the cabin, and the engine’s fuel pressure is a constant 1650 bar, 750 times more than a fully inflated tyre.
“JaguarVoice” enables Jaguar drivers to adjust functions simply by pressing the steering wheel’s “voice” button and speaking. Drivers can alter climate control settings, set a navigation route home, control TV, radio, CD, tape and make a hands-free telephone call, all without moving their hands from the steering wheel or taking their eyes off the road.
Jaguar produces some of the world’s most luxurious cars. Jaguar’s ethos has helped develop cars that are exclusive, beautifully designed, with high performance and overall, the excitement of driving a Jaguar.
As Jaguar’s design director said: “You should always feel better when you get out of a Jaguar than when you first get into it.” True to this heritage, the latest addition to the Jaguar portfolio – the all new Jaguar XF – has the heart of a sports car and the looks of a grand tourer, bringing together style, power and performance.
JAGUAR HISTORY
Jaguar was founded by Sir William Lyons in Blackpool, 1922, making motorcycle sidecars, then car bodies. The company moved to Coventry and in 1935 the Jaguar name was introduced for the first time with a new saloon and sports car range.
During the war, aircraft and fabrication work had the side effect of introducing the company to aircraft design. Jaguar enjoyed racing success in the 1950s, notably at Le Mans. The famous E-type was introduced in 1961.
JAGUAR FACTS
Type: Subsidiary
Founded: 1922
Founder: Sir William Lyons
Key People: Ratan Tata, Chairman, Geoff Polites, CEO Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director
Industry: Automotive
Products: Cars
Parent: Tata Motors
FEATURED MODELS
JAGUAR S-TYPE a mid-size luxury/executive car introduced in 1998, the name is a revival of a previous Jaguar model, the S-Type introduced in 1963
JAGUAR XJ – a classic luxury saloon, the XJ was launched in 1968 and has served as the Jaguar flagship model for most of its life, which continues today
JAGUAR XK - a grand tourer produced since 1996, the XK replaced the XJS and is available as a coupé and a convertible
JAGUAR X-TYPE - a compact executive car produced since 2001 and available in 4-door saloon and 4-door estate versions
DID YOU KNOW?
As soon as Jaguar founder William Lyons turned 21, he formed the Swallow Sidecar Company in September 1922, with a bank overdraft of £1,000. The company later changed its name to Jaguar.
Jaguar enjoyed success in the Le Mans 24 Hours race with victories in 1951 and 1953 with the C-Type, and in 1955, 1956 and 1957 with the D-Type.
The Jaguar 2.7 V6 diesel engine is so efficient that it requires a supplementary heater to supply warm air to the cabin, and the engine’s fuel pressure is a constant 1650 bar, 750 times more than a fully inflated tyre.
“JaguarVoice” enables Jaguar drivers to adjust functions simply by pressing the steering wheel’s “voice” button and speaking. Drivers can alter climate control settings, set a navigation route home, control TV, radio, CD, tape and make a hands-free telephone call, all without moving their hands from the steering wheel or taking their eyes off the road.
Cincinnati Auto Insurance: Definitely the Right Track
San Diego Auto Insurance asked:
Insuring the car in a Cincinnati Auto Insurance has always been a big deal for every resident of Cincinnati. Looking for the most excellent pact on auto insurance can seem to be like an overwhelming task. With a lot of information presented on the various Auto Insurance Company, policy buyers are puzzled to take the helm.
Although discovering the most excellent Auto Insurance Company is some kind of a task that is difficult to do, there are ways that will guide you in the right track. Cincinnati Auto Insurance Company discerns how harsh it is to be drawn in an accident that is why they offer the policy that could help the burden of the residents of Cincinnati.
The major intentions of Cincinnati Auto Insurance or any auto insurance is to safeguard us in case of unavoidable circumstances. For this reason, if you want to have a helping hand, it is necessary for you to purchase an auto insurance that will protect your property when something happens unexpectedly.
Shopping for the auto insurance will take a lot of time and effort. However, if you have your internet connection at home, shopping the best Cincinnati Auto Insurance will be easy as what you have ever wanted. The internet is loaded with auto an insurance web site that presents quotes from poles apart insurance companies. Thus, policy seekers will have a great chance to explore the service offered by the various auto Insurance Companies.
When you look through the internet, you will also be able to gaze for the cheapest auto insurance by simply following the steps and clicking the button. You will certainly do well on your line of attack to discover the least expensive auto insurance company. There are so many discounts being offered by Cincinnati Auto Insurance for policy buyers. Thus, purchasing this auto insurance will fit in your financial plan or budget.
Inquiring all important matters or detail by detail informations will certainly help you out once you bump into an accident. For unforeseen circumstances, like when you stumble upon a vehicular accident, how can you be very certain that the policy or the coverage that you have paid for your auto insurance is just enough to cover the expenses? You will surely be in trouble later on when you do not have any idea about the terms and conditions once you got involved in accidents. Therefore, make it to the point that before coming up into a decision make sure that you fully understand everything that pertains to your auto insurance.
The search in finding the best Cincinnati Auto Insurance will be difficult if you do not have any way to make the task simple and trouble free. Keep in mind that shopping the best auto insurance in Cincinnati is not an unpleasant task to be made; to a certain extent it is an opportunity to set aside quite a lot of your money on your auto insurance. Finally, be certain that you insured your vehicle in Cincinnati Auto Insurance for the reason that you are in no doubts that you are in the right track.
Insuring the car in a Cincinnati Auto Insurance has always been a big deal for every resident of Cincinnati. Looking for the most excellent pact on auto insurance can seem to be like an overwhelming task. With a lot of information presented on the various Auto Insurance Company, policy buyers are puzzled to take the helm.
Although discovering the most excellent Auto Insurance Company is some kind of a task that is difficult to do, there are ways that will guide you in the right track. Cincinnati Auto Insurance Company discerns how harsh it is to be drawn in an accident that is why they offer the policy that could help the burden of the residents of Cincinnati.
The major intentions of Cincinnati Auto Insurance or any auto insurance is to safeguard us in case of unavoidable circumstances. For this reason, if you want to have a helping hand, it is necessary for you to purchase an auto insurance that will protect your property when something happens unexpectedly.
Shopping for the auto insurance will take a lot of time and effort. However, if you have your internet connection at home, shopping the best Cincinnati Auto Insurance will be easy as what you have ever wanted. The internet is loaded with auto an insurance web site that presents quotes from poles apart insurance companies. Thus, policy seekers will have a great chance to explore the service offered by the various auto Insurance Companies.
When you look through the internet, you will also be able to gaze for the cheapest auto insurance by simply following the steps and clicking the button. You will certainly do well on your line of attack to discover the least expensive auto insurance company. There are so many discounts being offered by Cincinnati Auto Insurance for policy buyers. Thus, purchasing this auto insurance will fit in your financial plan or budget.
Inquiring all important matters or detail by detail informations will certainly help you out once you bump into an accident. For unforeseen circumstances, like when you stumble upon a vehicular accident, how can you be very certain that the policy or the coverage that you have paid for your auto insurance is just enough to cover the expenses? You will surely be in trouble later on when you do not have any idea about the terms and conditions once you got involved in accidents. Therefore, make it to the point that before coming up into a decision make sure that you fully understand everything that pertains to your auto insurance.
The search in finding the best Cincinnati Auto Insurance will be difficult if you do not have any way to make the task simple and trouble free. Keep in mind that shopping the best auto insurance in Cincinnati is not an unpleasant task to be made; to a certain extent it is an opportunity to set aside quite a lot of your money on your auto insurance. Finally, be certain that you insured your vehicle in Cincinnati Auto Insurance for the reason that you are in no doubts that you are in the right track.
A Review Of Some Of The Most Popular Car Tires Available
Gregg Hall asked:
Reviews are the important part of the tire business. According to good reviews, only then can a company develop its progress further. Tires are also in the same listing as they are most important in the automobile industry. Some of the best reviews about the tires are listed here. Goodyear’s model of triple tread tire has given a good out come from the customers. As the name says the triple tread technology has three different arrangements of threads that suit all kind of temperatures. It is not as good in the icy surface which is too much slippery in nature.
The Goodyear tire is low in cost when it is compared with the Michelin tires. But it can not match the supremacy of the Michelin tires. This tire is performing in an optimal range in both dry and wet conditions. This review by the customer shows the quality of manufacture of the Goodyear tires. The next kind of tire that is here for review is the Michelin touring tires. This tire is mostly fitted in the 4 x 4 vehicles that are used for sporting in the terrain.
According to a customer the Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus is the best answer for the touring people. This tire has the advantage of handling good maneuvering in ice and snow filled roads. The thread design makes the snow to be cleared from the surface and provides a greater grip in the surface. The snow is being dusted by the Michelin tires. According to him the price is very high and also the performance and experience of tours is also very high. Michelin again comes to the review by customers in the sports tire section also.
Michelin Pilot sport is a model of car tire that be used both in dry and wet situations of the path of travel. The reason for its popularity is the review submitted by other customers. By reading them many have bought those Michelin pilot sport tires that have given a great performance. It’s better in hot and humid conditions than in wetter conditions. The tire is available in two speed ratings namely the Y and Z speed ratings. The tire is not very much high priced but there is no warranty for the wear of thread. It is also sporty in appearance.
Hopefully this review helped you to see some of the better tires available. Be sure to research a little more and find the right tire for your vehicle.
Reviews are the important part of the tire business. According to good reviews, only then can a company develop its progress further. Tires are also in the same listing as they are most important in the automobile industry. Some of the best reviews about the tires are listed here. Goodyear’s model of triple tread tire has given a good out come from the customers. As the name says the triple tread technology has three different arrangements of threads that suit all kind of temperatures. It is not as good in the icy surface which is too much slippery in nature.
The Goodyear tire is low in cost when it is compared with the Michelin tires. But it can not match the supremacy of the Michelin tires. This tire is performing in an optimal range in both dry and wet conditions. This review by the customer shows the quality of manufacture of the Goodyear tires. The next kind of tire that is here for review is the Michelin touring tires. This tire is mostly fitted in the 4 x 4 vehicles that are used for sporting in the terrain.
According to a customer the Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus is the best answer for the touring people. This tire has the advantage of handling good maneuvering in ice and snow filled roads. The thread design makes the snow to be cleared from the surface and provides a greater grip in the surface. The snow is being dusted by the Michelin tires. According to him the price is very high and also the performance and experience of tours is also very high. Michelin again comes to the review by customers in the sports tire section also.
Michelin Pilot sport is a model of car tire that be used both in dry and wet situations of the path of travel. The reason for its popularity is the review submitted by other customers. By reading them many have bought those Michelin pilot sport tires that have given a great performance. It’s better in hot and humid conditions than in wetter conditions. The tire is available in two speed ratings namely the Y and Z speed ratings. The tire is not very much high priced but there is no warranty for the wear of thread. It is also sporty in appearance.
Hopefully this review helped you to see some of the better tires available. Be sure to research a little more and find the right tire for your vehicle.
Nissan’s Auto Museum: the Ginza Gallery
RyanThomas asked:
It is widely known that Nissan is in the auto industry a long time and through the years, Nissan has introduced some of the most memorable auto models. These vehicles are now being showcased at the company’s auto museum in Tokyo.
The Ginza Gallery as it is called is located right in the middle of Tokyo’s shopping and business district. It combines the heritage of Nissan and the new auto models in its showroom. Unlike many auto museums, the Ginza Gallery is open to the public and is conveniently located in front of Nissan’s headquarters in the said city.
One of the vehicles on the gallery is the Nissan X-Trail – the compact crossover SUV that Nissan sells in the United States auto market. Its presence at the museum is proof that the gallery not only displays classic cars but also the new vehicles that Nissan produces. The X-Trail’s direct competitors are the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V. The X-Trail is assembled at Nissan’s facility in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
A classic Nissan car displayed at the museum is the Fairlady. The roadster is considered as one of the best looking convertibles of its time. The Fairlady is the direct ancestor of the Z car which Nissan is known for. It was first produced by the car manufacturer in 1959 and was discontinued in 1970. Throughout its stint in the market, Nissan produced 40,000 units of the roadster. The Fairlady badge though is not used in other markets. Instead, it was marketed under the Datsun Sports name. The popularity of the Fairlady is due to the fact that they are a cheaper alternative to European sports cars.
Another classic Nissan car at the Ginza gallery is the 2000 GTX. The Skyline 2000 GTX benefited from the success of the Fairlady in the sense that the capability of the company to produce high performance vehicles is already made known to the car buying public. The 2000 GTX is rated to have a top speed of 120 miles per hour. The reputation and the power of the 2000 GTX made it a big success since like the Fairlady, it is competitively priced. In fact, the 2000 GTX is used by celebrity racing enthusiasts.
Another classic model showcased at Nissan’s auto museum is the Nissan Silvia introduced in 1964. The sport coupe debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show that year and is known to be hand-built and based on the Fairlady. The fact that every Nissan Silvia was hand-built made the coupe an expensive one. From 1964 to 1968 when production was discontinued, there were 554 units of this car that was produced. Most of these cars were sold in Japan while 49 units where exported to Australia and ten more were sent to other parts of the world.
While production for the vehicle was discontinued in 1968, the Silvia will return once again to Nissan’s lineup in 1974 and was once again discontinued in 2002. In its first stint in the market, the Silvia did not attract much attention from car buyers, but in its revival in the 1970s, its popularity took off giving Nissan’s S chassis its place in the annals of the auto industry.
Another classic car displayed at the museum is the Datsun Cherry. The car family is the first Nissan vehicle to use a front-wheel drive configuration. The subcompact car is later named as the Nissan Pulsar although in some markets, it is still called the Cherry. Like its contemporaries in Datsun’s lineup, it is also engineered to be a fast car. In fact, a coupe version of the Cherry made appearances in the Japanese race circuit in the early 1970s.
Another classic model in display at the museum is the Nissan Laurel which was introduced by the company in 1968. It was intended to fill the gap between the Bluebird and the Nissan Cedric during that time. The Laurel is only marketed in select Asian and European car markets. Through its stint in Nissan’s lineup, the Laurel underwent ten generation of redesigns. Unlike the Cherry, the Laurel used the rear-wheel drive configuration.
The last vehicle on display at the museum is the Nissan Cedric. The Cedric was first introduced in 1960 and remains in Nissan’s lineup to this day making it one of Nissan’s longest running models. The Cedric is a large luxury car and is easily recognizable as a Nissan car. Its present model uses the same design concepts used by other Nissan cars from the nose, fender, Nissan door handles, and rear bumper.
It is widely known that Nissan is in the auto industry a long time and through the years, Nissan has introduced some of the most memorable auto models. These vehicles are now being showcased at the company’s auto museum in Tokyo.
The Ginza Gallery as it is called is located right in the middle of Tokyo’s shopping and business district. It combines the heritage of Nissan and the new auto models in its showroom. Unlike many auto museums, the Ginza Gallery is open to the public and is conveniently located in front of Nissan’s headquarters in the said city.
One of the vehicles on the gallery is the Nissan X-Trail – the compact crossover SUV that Nissan sells in the United States auto market. Its presence at the museum is proof that the gallery not only displays classic cars but also the new vehicles that Nissan produces. The X-Trail’s direct competitors are the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V. The X-Trail is assembled at Nissan’s facility in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
A classic Nissan car displayed at the museum is the Fairlady. The roadster is considered as one of the best looking convertibles of its time. The Fairlady is the direct ancestor of the Z car which Nissan is known for. It was first produced by the car manufacturer in 1959 and was discontinued in 1970. Throughout its stint in the market, Nissan produced 40,000 units of the roadster. The Fairlady badge though is not used in other markets. Instead, it was marketed under the Datsun Sports name. The popularity of the Fairlady is due to the fact that they are a cheaper alternative to European sports cars.
Another classic Nissan car at the Ginza gallery is the 2000 GTX. The Skyline 2000 GTX benefited from the success of the Fairlady in the sense that the capability of the company to produce high performance vehicles is already made known to the car buying public. The 2000 GTX is rated to have a top speed of 120 miles per hour. The reputation and the power of the 2000 GTX made it a big success since like the Fairlady, it is competitively priced. In fact, the 2000 GTX is used by celebrity racing enthusiasts.
Another classic model showcased at Nissan’s auto museum is the Nissan Silvia introduced in 1964. The sport coupe debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show that year and is known to be hand-built and based on the Fairlady. The fact that every Nissan Silvia was hand-built made the coupe an expensive one. From 1964 to 1968 when production was discontinued, there were 554 units of this car that was produced. Most of these cars were sold in Japan while 49 units where exported to Australia and ten more were sent to other parts of the world.
While production for the vehicle was discontinued in 1968, the Silvia will return once again to Nissan’s lineup in 1974 and was once again discontinued in 2002. In its first stint in the market, the Silvia did not attract much attention from car buyers, but in its revival in the 1970s, its popularity took off giving Nissan’s S chassis its place in the annals of the auto industry.
Another classic car displayed at the museum is the Datsun Cherry. The car family is the first Nissan vehicle to use a front-wheel drive configuration. The subcompact car is later named as the Nissan Pulsar although in some markets, it is still called the Cherry. Like its contemporaries in Datsun’s lineup, it is also engineered to be a fast car. In fact, a coupe version of the Cherry made appearances in the Japanese race circuit in the early 1970s.
Another classic model in display at the museum is the Nissan Laurel which was introduced by the company in 1968. It was intended to fill the gap between the Bluebird and the Nissan Cedric during that time. The Laurel is only marketed in select Asian and European car markets. Through its stint in Nissan’s lineup, the Laurel underwent ten generation of redesigns. Unlike the Cherry, the Laurel used the rear-wheel drive configuration.
The last vehicle on display at the museum is the Nissan Cedric. The Cedric was first introduced in 1960 and remains in Nissan’s lineup to this day making it one of Nissan’s longest running models. The Cedric is a large luxury car and is easily recognizable as a Nissan car. Its present model uses the same design concepts used by other Nissan cars from the nose, fender, Nissan door handles, and rear bumper.
Top Ten Most Expensive Exotic Cars
Phoenix Delray asked:
Exotic cars are high end sports cars whose performance is superior to that of its contemporaries. They are typically very expensive and powerful cars that designed with a centrally located engine. Exotic cars are always very sleek and catch the eyes of people wherever they are. The prices of these types of cars are almost always in a class of their own and are only attainable by the most elite and wealthy people in the world. Below is a list of the top ten most expensive exotic cars in the world.
1. Mercedes Benz SLR. This luxury car is a German sports car that was jointly developed by Mercedes Benz and McLaren Automotive. It is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world and is priced at nearly $450,000.
2. Porsche Carrera GT. This is a mid engined sports car and was voted the fastest car of the year in 2005. The price tag of this car is $440,000.
3. Saleem S7. If you want to call this car your own you will need to be willing to cough up a cool $430,000.
4. Maybach 62. This is a full size luxury car that was introduced in 2002. The price tag if you want to take this car home is $357,000.
5. Rolls Royce Phantom. This is a British luxury saloon automobile manufactured by Rolls Royce Motor Cars in the United Kingdom. Rolls Royce launched this luxury automobile in 2003 and it is currently priced at $320,000.
6. Maybach 57. This exotic car that was introduced to the public in 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show. This automobile has a price tag of $305,500.
7. Lamborghini Murcielago. This is an Italian sports car that was introduced to the market in 2002. It is a six speed engine two door coupe model. If you want to house this car in your garage you will have to pay a sum of $279,900.
8. Ferrari 612. The Ferrari 612 is an exotic car in the Gran Turismo class. It was introduced to the public in 2004 as a two door coupe with a six speed manual engine. Today, this car is priced at $259,855.
9. Bentley Arnage. This is a luxury car produced in England by Bentley Motors. The production of this vehicle began in 1998 and is still active today. The price of this luxury car is $250,000.
10. Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. This luxury car was first introduced in 2001 and was quickly name the flagship vehicle of Aston Martin. It became extremely popular when it was featured as the official James Bond car in Die Another Day. The price tag of this car was $234,000, but it was discontinued in 2007 to make room for a newer model.
Exotic cars are high end sports cars whose performance is superior to that of its contemporaries. They are typically very expensive and powerful cars that designed with a centrally located engine. Exotic cars are always very sleek and catch the eyes of people wherever they are. The prices of these types of cars are almost always in a class of their own and are only attainable by the most elite and wealthy people in the world. Below is a list of the top ten most expensive exotic cars in the world.
1. Mercedes Benz SLR. This luxury car is a German sports car that was jointly developed by Mercedes Benz and McLaren Automotive. It is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world and is priced at nearly $450,000.
2. Porsche Carrera GT. This is a mid engined sports car and was voted the fastest car of the year in 2005. The price tag of this car is $440,000.
3. Saleem S7. If you want to call this car your own you will need to be willing to cough up a cool $430,000.
4. Maybach 62. This is a full size luxury car that was introduced in 2002. The price tag if you want to take this car home is $357,000.
5. Rolls Royce Phantom. This is a British luxury saloon automobile manufactured by Rolls Royce Motor Cars in the United Kingdom. Rolls Royce launched this luxury automobile in 2003 and it is currently priced at $320,000.
6. Maybach 57. This exotic car that was introduced to the public in 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show. This automobile has a price tag of $305,500.
7. Lamborghini Murcielago. This is an Italian sports car that was introduced to the market in 2002. It is a six speed engine two door coupe model. If you want to house this car in your garage you will have to pay a sum of $279,900.
8. Ferrari 612. The Ferrari 612 is an exotic car in the Gran Turismo class. It was introduced to the public in 2004 as a two door coupe with a six speed manual engine. Today, this car is priced at $259,855.
9. Bentley Arnage. This is a luxury car produced in England by Bentley Motors. The production of this vehicle began in 1998 and is still active today. The price of this luxury car is $250,000.
10. Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. This luxury car was first introduced in 2001 and was quickly name the flagship vehicle of Aston Martin. It became extremely popular when it was featured as the official James Bond car in Die Another Day. The price tag of this car was $234,000, but it was discontinued in 2007 to make room for a newer model.
Get Your Car Looking New with Auto Body Repairs
Beaudry Auto Body asked:
A car could be a priceless possession for many and any kind of dent or damage to the auto body can take away its overall look. If you have neglected your vehicle care or have been recently involved in an accident, your car needs attention and you may have to get the auto body repaired through auto reconditioning specialists.
A lot of breakthroughs have been happening in the auto body collision repair field, one of the most popular being paintless dent repair. This quick technique involves removing all the minor dents without having to repaint the damaged portion. This is widely used to repair minor body creases, hail damage, minor bumper indentations and door dings. However, if there is paint damage on the vehicle, then this technique may not be suitable.
Today you can quickly have your car repaired of its dents, broken glass, peeled off paint or any other damage caused due to collision. It is important to find a collision repair facility with well qualified and trained technicians who can repair your vehicle and restore it to its original shape and make it looking new.
There may be times when you may not know what to do when repairs are required for your vehicle as a result of which the auto body repair may get neglected and even put off for a long time resulting in more damages leading to more expenses out of your pocket.
Below are some helpful tips you can follow to get you started with your auto body repair and get your car to look its best.
First you need to find whether your insurance policy covers your vehicle damages and if they do, then to what extent does it cover. Once this is done, you need to know the expense you will have to incur from your pocket for the repairs based on the extent of insurance coverage. The next step is to find a highly trained and well qualified technician who offers quality repairs, competitive rates, and an extraordinary service. It is also important that your auto body specialist handles your insurance claims in a superior and professional manner ensuring quick and efficient work. Additionally, if multiple repairs are required, make sure the auto body shop offers all the services your vehicle needs and ensures high quality work. Also make sure you get a quote before you get any work started on your vehicle. This will ensure that you do not get any surprise bills. Once you have received an estimate for the work, you can schedule a time to have your vehicle repaired.
There are a lot of things that one needs to look into while planning on having the vehicle repaired. It is important to take your vehicle to the right place because simply taking your car to anyone or trying to do the repairs yourself is not an ideal option. Therefore, make sure you give your vehicle the required maintenance and take care of it to ensure a longer life.
A car could be a priceless possession for many and any kind of dent or damage to the auto body can take away its overall look. If you have neglected your vehicle care or have been recently involved in an accident, your car needs attention and you may have to get the auto body repaired through auto reconditioning specialists.
A lot of breakthroughs have been happening in the auto body collision repair field, one of the most popular being paintless dent repair. This quick technique involves removing all the minor dents without having to repaint the damaged portion. This is widely used to repair minor body creases, hail damage, minor bumper indentations and door dings. However, if there is paint damage on the vehicle, then this technique may not be suitable.
Today you can quickly have your car repaired of its dents, broken glass, peeled off paint or any other damage caused due to collision. It is important to find a collision repair facility with well qualified and trained technicians who can repair your vehicle and restore it to its original shape and make it looking new.
There may be times when you may not know what to do when repairs are required for your vehicle as a result of which the auto body repair may get neglected and even put off for a long time resulting in more damages leading to more expenses out of your pocket.
Below are some helpful tips you can follow to get you started with your auto body repair and get your car to look its best.
First you need to find whether your insurance policy covers your vehicle damages and if they do, then to what extent does it cover. Once this is done, you need to know the expense you will have to incur from your pocket for the repairs based on the extent of insurance coverage. The next step is to find a highly trained and well qualified technician who offers quality repairs, competitive rates, and an extraordinary service. It is also important that your auto body specialist handles your insurance claims in a superior and professional manner ensuring quick and efficient work. Additionally, if multiple repairs are required, make sure the auto body shop offers all the services your vehicle needs and ensures high quality work. Also make sure you get a quote before you get any work started on your vehicle. This will ensure that you do not get any surprise bills. Once you have received an estimate for the work, you can schedule a time to have your vehicle repaired.
There are a lot of things that one needs to look into while planning on having the vehicle repaired. It is important to take your vehicle to the right place because simply taking your car to anyone or trying to do the repairs yourself is not an ideal option. Therefore, make sure you give your vehicle the required maintenance and take care of it to ensure a longer life.