Webber Champion in Catalunya

Catalunya, AutomotiveMagz - Fantastic! Mark Webber managed to win the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, Sunday (05/09/2010). The Red Bull team racer had dominated the race over 66 laps at the Catalunya circuit, without being able to be passed by the opponents. With his first victory, he has collected a total 53 points.

At the start, the Australian racer has done it perfectly. Through the first turn, he managed to pass his team mate. Since then he can go without being approached by Lewis Hamilton. Webber recorded at least eight times of the fastest record.

Bad luck for Lewis Hamilton. He broke his tire on 65th lap. Consequently when entered the third turn the car out of control and crashed.

Fortune for Fernando Alonso. Hamilton's accident made him in second position. Alonso races consistently, although he had fought hard but he was not supported by good performance car.

Third place has taken by Webber teammate, Sebastian Vettel. Bad start made the German racer in the third. Various efforts have been made, including to set the fuel consumption to a bit more. Then, during the second pitstop, changed the tire to soft compound, but he still could not pursue Alonso.

Race Result

1. Webber [Red Bull-Renault] 1h35:44.101
2. Alonso [Ferrari] + 24.065
3. Vettel [Red Bull-Renault] + 51.338
4. Schumacher [Mercedes ] + 1:02.195
5. Button [McLaren-Mercedes] + 1:03.728
6. Massa [Ferrari] + 1:12.941
8. Kubica [Renault] + 1:13.677
9. Barrichello [Williams-Cosworth] + 1 lap
10. Alguersuari [Toro Rosso-Ferrari] + 1 lap
11. Petrov [Renault] + 1 lap
12. Kobayashi [Sauber-Ferrari] + 1 lap
13. Rosberg [Mercedes] + 1 lap
14. Hamilton [McLaren-Mercedes] + 2 laps
15. Liuzzi [ Force India-Mercedes ] + 2 laps
16. Hulkenberg [Williams-Cosworth] + 2 laps
17. Trulli [Lotus-Cosworth ] + 3 laps
18. Glock [Virgin-Cosworth] + 3 laps
19. Di Grassi [Virgin-Cosworth] + 4 laps

Fastest lap: Hamilton, 1:24.357

fail to reach the finish line :

Buemi [Toro Rosso-Ferrari] 43
Chandhok [HRT-Cosworth] 28
De la Rosa [Sauber-Ferrari] 19
Senna [HRT-Cosworth] 1
Kovalainen [Lotus-Cosworth] 1

Racer Rank

1 Jenson Button 70
2 Fernando Alonso 67
3 Sebastian Vettel 60
4 Mark Webber 53
5 Nico Rosberg 50
6 Lewis Hamilton 49
7 Felipe Massa 49
8 Robert Kubica 44
9 Michael Schumacher 22
10 Adrian Sutil 16
11 Vitantonio Liuzzi 8
12 Rubens Barrichello 7
13 Vitaly Petrov 6
14 Jaime Alguersuari 3
15 Nico Hülkenberg 1


Constructor Rank

1 McLaren/Mercedes 119
2 Ferrari 116
3 Red Bull/Renault 113
4 Mercedes 72
5 Renault 50
6 Force India/Mercedes 24
7 Williams/Cosworth 8
8 Toro Rosso/Ferrari 3

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Check The Car Before Driving

AutomotiveMagz, Automotips – Even though the car was only a year old, there's nothing wrong to inspect the car condition before driving, especially if the car already been used for two to three years. Sometime just because of little things that escape from our observation, a big problem actually appears.

For example, engine oil or battery water. If it’s dried or empty, it can be fatal. Well, here are parts of a vehicle that needs to be checked before you hit the road.

• Engine oil. Pull the dipstick from the hole, and then rub the tip of the measuring marks (indicators). Then, insert the dipstick and pull it back again. Make sure the oil height is in the safe limit (more than half of the measuring mark).
• Wiper water. Check wiper water in its tube. Wiper is very useful for cleaning glass especially in summer
• Radiator water. For new cars, not need to recharge too often, except for the reserve tube. If it was already filled, but kept needed to refilled, immediately take it to mechanic because there could be leakage.
• Air filter. Do this if you have some spare time because it needs some time to get it done. To clean it, blow it with compressor. .
• Engine compartment. Observe the most important parts, check if there is a leakage, whether the battery head is loose, the cables, etc.
• Tire pressure. Make sure air pressure is still in accordance with standard recommendations. Use a pressure gauge. If it was under the standard pressure, then immediately fill the tire when it’s cold.
• Lights. Especially for the brake and the turn sign, make sure all that parts work well. After that, check your dimmer, small lights, and headlights

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VW Stops New Beetle Production

GERMANY, AutomotiveMagz - For those who have the VW New Beetle, was lucky because it will become rare stuff. The manufacturer in Germany decided to stop New Beetle production, with the hope of showing its next generation on the Los Angeles Motor Show in November.

As quoted by autoevolution (03/05/2010), VW parties told the consumer to buy it quickly if they want to have a hatchback or a cabriolet Beetle, before it was sold out. "Consumers can still buy a New Beetle model at the dealership, as long as stocks are still there," says VW Group Australia is quoted by goauto.com.

There is spoiler from Volkswagen Group of America CEO Stefan Jacoby that the new generation New Beetle will be launched in 2012. The manufacturer in Germany had stated it last year.

Based on information from Autoweek, the new Beetle will be using 2.0L4-cylinder engine and for the U.S. market using a 2.5L5-cylinder, which as good as with the 1.4L hybrid.

The platform, reportedly similar to those used in New Jetta which will be introduced this summer.

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Ferrari Has 6 New Models Till 2013

ITALY, AutomotiveMagz - Ferrari has prepared several new models for the next three years plan. At least, there are six new models will launch in turn. Thus Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne stated, as quoted worldcarfans.com, two days ago.

The Italian luxury car manufacturer will introduce the New 458 Spider, Enzo Special Series, and four other new models, said Marchionne. For the first, he spoiled that the 458 Spider will be launched first, followed by all the 612 Scaglietti variants that use V12 engine. In addition, the hybrid version will also be shown.

Marchionne also said, for a special model of the new Enzo Series, the project will be matched with the new 599 GTB Fiorano (aka F152). Both will enter the market in 2012 along with the California Facelift model that called "California M" by Ferrari.

Ferrari and Maserati often make each its model different. Maserati is also expected to announce its two new models, including the GranTurismo, incoming 2015.

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Ferrari Supports Turbo Plan

CHINA, AutomotiveMagz - Federation Internationale d'Automobile (FIA) plans to implement the turbo back at the upcoming 2013. Mercedes-Benz manufacturer who have the Mercedes team in F1 GP support the idea, including Ferrari, but there are additional requirements.

Ferrari supports the plan, but it must be followed by fuel efficiency. Without it, that would be nonsense, said Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa at the Beijing Auto Show event yesterday, which quoted by autoevolution.com.

Some rumors circulating in recent days about F1 is preparing to move to the 1500 cc engine that has 670 HP turbo-powered. It will use the gasoline direct injection (GDI) concept for fuel efficiency. Currently, F1 uses 2400 cc normal engine with V8 configuration, minimum weight of 95 kg and maximum engine speed 18 000 rpm.

Ferrari has a good reason to be very supportive of these changes. They finished as the champion when turbo were used in 1982.

Norbert Haug, Mercedes Motorsport Director, is the first one who heard about the F1 technology development issue on the 2013. "Everything that is interesting from the F1 will spread rapidly. We had discussed about the initiative fund, but F1 needs to race technically," said Haug.

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5 Tools Auto Owner Needs

Automobiles are sizeable investments. As a car becomes older, its maintenance becomes increasingly important. There are many tools that every auto owner should have. Auto shops can sometimes charge exurbanite amounts for a simple fix that could have been done at home for much cheaper. Having the proper tools and knowledge will allow any auto owner to save money, learn more about their automobile, and maintain their car.

1. Every auto owner should have a jack and jack stands. When working on a car, more often than not, the car must be elevated. Simple procedures like rotating tires can be done at home with the help of a Jack. Additionally, all car owners should have a jack in their car with them wherever they go. In the unfortunate event of a flat tire, having a jack and a spare tire can lead to a simple tire replacement. In a garage, having a powerful jack and strong jack stands makes it possible for an auto owner to reach every point underneath the car and thus solve problems more efficiently.

2. One of the most important car maintenance practices is the oil change. To maintain an automobile, the oil should be changed once every 3,000 miles. Quintessential to a successful oil change is having an Oil Wrench that takes the oil filter off and allows the oil to be changed expediently. Without an oil wrench, an auto owner may be forced to take their car to an auto shop and overpay for a simple oil change.

3. Often when dealing with parts of the engine, or the hard-to-reach spots under the hood, proper tools are required. A 3/8-inch Socket Set can allow an automobile owner to loosen and subsequently tighten a wide variety of bolts. Different extensions allow the auto owner to obtain the best angles for torque and therefore make auto jobs quite a bit easier.

4. When changing oil, having a funnel, some rags, and a bucket is very helpful. Once again, the oil change is one of the most important maintenances for a car, and it can be done easily by anyone. However, many people do not have the proper tools or knowledge for a successful oil change. Having a funnel can also be useful when refilling any other fluids in one’s car. The funnel serves to make sure that fluids do not get over filled, which can lead to significant problems.

5. Finally, every auto owner should have a pair of solid vice grips. Some times a part will just not come loose. Other times, a car part may not seem to be tight enough despite one’s best efforts. Vice grips can hold a wide variety of car parts and allow the user to obtain more leverage for either tightening or loosening a part. When encountering a part that will simply not come loose, many auto owners will give up and take their car to a shop. Having vice grips can help one to avoid this problem.

Unfortunately, there is no car in existence that doesn’t require constant maintenance. However, with the right tools, anyone can fix minor problems and maintain his or her automobile without the assistance of an auto mechanic. The right tools can lead to a longer last vehicle, and large cost savings.

by: Mike Scurria
About the author:
Mike Scurria is very interested in automobiles. Learn more at http://www.sjdiscounttools.com.

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Ferrari 559 GTO the Fastest Street Car

Automotivers - the new Ferrari 599 GTO is a 12-cylinder car in V (V12) configuration, special limited edition, which is promised to be the fastest street car made by Ferrari. Highway car developed from the experimental track car, 599XX, car for highway use, 599 GTO, could be accelerated to the maximum speed of 333 kilometers per hour. This car could reached a speed of 100 kilometers per hour from the stop position in just 3.35 seconds.

Ferrari confident that the car handling was amazing and promised totally understeer-free car (when cornering the rear wheels tend to slip out of the path that should be passed).

599 GTO will be equipped with latest carbon ceramic brakes, new aerodynamic innovation, such as special alloy wheels that improve aerodynamic and brake cooling. And, artificial Michelin Supersport tires improve traction on the surface of the road. While the virtual race engineer (VRE) driver interface provides instant information about the performance of the car.

Photos, videos, and interviews about the car can be found in www.ferrari.com, but the world must wait until the Beijing Motor Show 2010, which will be held at the end of next April, to watch the 599 GTO.

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