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Meridian Audio has joined forces with Ferrari to create the F80 all-in-one digital transportable sound system that’s been designed to appeal both to the eye and to the ear –that sounds quite catchy, doesn’t it… The F80 that bears both the The audio system is available in five Ferrari colors – Rosso Corsa (red), Giallo Modena (yellow), Argento Nurburgring (silver), Nero (black) and Bianco Avus (off-white). It is sold through
General Motors is planning to install the world’s largest collection of solar panels on the rooftop of its Spanish car assembly plant in The project is being co-developed with Clairvoyant Energy, Veolia Environmental and the Government of Aragon. GM will lease their roof space to Clairvoyant Energy and Veolia Environment, who will build, own and operate the rooftop solar installation. -Continued
Once operational, the solar installation is expected to generate about 12 megawatts of power at its highest output. The installation will generate about 15.1 million kWh of power annually, which according to GM, is equivalent to the demand of 4,575 households with an average annual consumption of 3,300 kWh in
Volkswagen and LEGO fans alike are in for a treat with this one. Based on the iconic 1960 “Charlotte” model, the 16" (41cm) long and 6½" (16cm) high LEGO Beetle features a series of realistic details and functions like opening doors, hood and trunk, a spare tire in the front and engine in the back, a movable stick shift, opening glove compartment and seats that fold forward. In the U.S., the LEGO Beetle is priced at $119.99. -More pics after the jump
Via: Jalopnik
So what happens when you don't get enough street cred - even with a Porsche 911 (996) Cabriolet? Well, you could go and buy a more expensive car like a Porsche Carrera GT for example, or you could opt for the Midas touch. Just like the owner of this Porsche 911 Cabriolet in 
Via: Autoblog.nl
Some of you may recall Ernesto Freitas, the Portuguese designer who created the modern-day Ferrari Dino that actually went into production. Well, Ernesto and his company LusoMotors have returned, this time with the mid-engined LM23 that follows in the footsteps of the classic Lotus 23b track racer of the mid-60’s. The LM23’s design is inspired from the Lotus 23b, and the overall result is pretty neat. But the LM23 isn’t about looks, it’s about track racing. The LM23 utilizes a space frame chassis made of steel tubing, with double skin aluminium alloy sheets, riveted and glued with inner foam reinforcements. The track racer’s outerskin is made out of fibreglass and carbon fibre components. -Continued
Behind the driver we find the engine bay. We talked to Ernesto and he told us that potential buyers can choose from a variety of car or motorcycle engines all of which deliver power to the rear wheels. Currently, Ernesto is trying out a 150Hp 1.0-liter unit from a Honda CBR1000 matted to a 6 speed sequential gearbox. The specific version (with the high-revving Honda engine) weighs a mere 400 kg or 881 pounds!
According to Ernesto, the possibilities are endless as he can even fit in a turbocharged Subaru boxer engine –that’s something we’d like to drive. Using a special built kit, the original 4WD setup is converted into a 2WD gearbox, delivering power to the rear wheels.
Prices for a complete kit car (without the engine) start from €15,000 (11,500 GBP or $23,600). Depending on the buyer’s needs, LusoMotors can modify the kit car going as far as designing a totally different bodywork.
Link: Lusomotors (email: inquiries@lusomotors.com)
Trying to promote toy car sales on your official site just a couple of days after posting a 28% plunge in real-life vehicle sales for the month of June, is like begging for people to make fun of you… "We're building a relationship with the consumer that starts when they're just a kid," said John Nens, director, Ford Global Brand Licensing. "They'll always remember the great time they had with their favourite Ford ride-on toy or Matchbox-sized car, and they will carry that relationship with the brand all the way to when they finally start buying vehicles."
Check out Ford’s Release about the company’s 10 hottest licensed toys and as always, feel free to humour us with your comments. -Continued
Ford Release: TEN HOTTEST FORD-LICENSED TOYS
With the kids on vacation and summer in full swing, John Nens, director of Ford Global Brand Licensing, consulted with his team of toy aficionados and came up with a list of the ten most popular Ford-licensed toys for kids of all ages. All are available at mass market retailers, such as Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart.
Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ford F-150 with Monster Traction™
When Elizabeth Warner, toy expert for iVillage, appeared on NBC's Today Show with her review of this summer's most fun toys, the Harley-Davidson version of this ride-on truck was hailed as "the grand finale."
Not only will this truck perform in the most rugged backyard conditions, it also features a real FM radio, roomy truck bed with working lift-and-lower tailgate, pretend seat belts, built-in cup holders and a battery charge indicator that lets kids know when it's time to "refuel." "This toy has been Ford's number one licensed product for the past eight months," said Nens. "Fisher-Price is one of our largest licensees, and the Power Wheels brand is a perfect complement to our F-150 truck."
This colorful toy is cruising to retailers' shelves now, the same time that the all-new 2009 Ford Flex is arriving at dealerships throughout the country. It moves back and forth and plays the 80s hit, "Walking on Sunshine." Though it's not an exact replica of Ford's newest crossover, the body is 100 percent accurate proportionally, says Nens. "The decoration is different. It has bright colors and shiny wheels," he said. "But the distinctive side grooves are authentic, and the sunroof openings are prototypically accurate."
High School Musical 2 Mustang Fabulous Sharpay Doll
Who could forget the monogrammed pink Ford Mustang convertible that Sharpay Evans -- played by teen star Ashley Tisdale -- drove around the country club in the
Hot Wheels® 2008 New Models
Summer or not, when it comes to volume and visibility, it just doesn't get any bigger than Hot Wheels®. There are 40 new models for 2008, and six of them are Ford-licensed products - the Custom Ford Bronco, Pass'n Gasser™, '07 Shelby GT-500™, '69 Ford Torino Talladega, '65 Mustang Fastback and the '08 Ford Focus. "I'm pretty sure that Hot Wheels® sells more Fords each year than we do," chuckled Nens. "When we launched the completely redesigned 2005 Mustang, we sold in the neighborhood of 180,000 vehicles, and they sold one million models."
Ridemakerz®
Available in select malls throughout the country, Ridemakerz® offers kids ages six and up the opportunity to customize their own ride. Ford partnered with Ridemakerz® to offer two body styles -- the Ford Mustang and the Ford Super Chief Concept. "They have these really cool assembly stations where kids get to put their models together with their choice of body styles and colors, tires and wheels, lights and sounds and accessories and decals," said Nens. "It's like Build-A-Bear only you build a car."
Replica
These cool gadgets represent a completely new approach to marketing MP3 players. This summer,
Maisto® 2009 Ford Flex Power Racer
Maisto International is an industry leader in the manufacturing of die-cast products. The 2009 Ford Flex Power Racer is pull-back powered 4.5-inch die-cast car that is sure to provide amusement for children of all ages. "This is another example of synchronizing the release of the licensed product with the launch of the full-size vehicle," said Nens. "Kids are going to love it."
"This toy has its own little tricks," said Nens. Press one button? The horn beeps and the tail lights flash. Press the second button? The headlights turn on and truck drives forward. And when you press the third button? The whole truck lights up and plays Shake Your Booty by KC & the Sunshine Band while the pickup bed shakes, shakes, shakes.
1978 Ford Bronco Imagination Adventure Play Set
This play set comes with everything a child needs for a fun outdoor adventure. It includes a 1978 Ford Bronco, tent, deer, action figure and ATV. "This is a sandbox/living room floor toy for the kid whose dad is an outdoorsman," said Nens. "It's a new toy with a 1978 Bronco. That's one of the great things about this business. We're still licensing vehicles we did 30 years ago."
Hot Wheels® Ford GT Concept, Ford Mustang GT Remote Control Vehicles
This toy should be hitting the market right now, says Nens. It's a remote-control car that is easy to operate, especially for little hands. "It's a neat beginner toy for children who are too young to operate complicated remote controls," he said.
The way gas prices are skyrocketing, in a few years these baby pedal cars will probably be the only Hot Rods we’ll be able to afford to take out for a ride…Via: Motorpasion
Coinciding with the launch of its new truck range, Volvo Trucks has presented an in-house designed merchandise collection. The range, which consists of two collections, the “FH16” and the “Volvo Trucks”, comprises more than one hundred items, including leather wear, UV-safe baby clothing, bags, watches and lifestyle products.
Here’s a mod that you might not be able to show off in a regular basis, but it will definitely win you plenty of kudos once you pop up the hood. The owner of this supped up 
Via: Kotaku
Peng Yu-lun is a Taiwanese inventor who came up with an idea that promises to help save energy and significantly increase train speeds. In a nutshell, Peng Yu-lun devised a concept for a train that never stops at stations to pick up or drop passengers. According to Peng Yu-lun’s concept, the base train enters the station and locks into a "boarding" car filled with passengers, which is put into motion ahead of time. After the rear of the travelling train catches up, the car is joined to the rest of the train. -ContinuedLikewise, those wanting to get off the moving train will have to board the designated car on top of the train as it will be detached at the next station. Peng Yu-lun says that a train like the domestic Kaohsiung MRT has a maximum speed of 85 km/h, but due to stops, it achieves an average speed of just 35 km/h. If the train followed his concept, it would be able to maintain an average speed of 85 km/h throuout the entire trip thus saving time and energy.
While the idea sounds great in theory, it does have its flaws. Leaving safety factors aside, the system is restrictive in the sense that some stations are more popular than others – what happens if more people than the designated car can fit want to get off at a particular station, can you imagine the commotion!
Info: TaiwainHeadlines
Motorola today announced the availability of its latest Ferrari branded cell-phone based on the RAZR2 V9. The first country to receive the phone is As you’d expect, the only differences between the original RAZR2 V9 and the Ferrari Special Edition model apart from the pricing, are purely cosmetic. You do of course get a fancy Ferrari-branded leather carry case and heaps of Ferrari wallpapers and ringtones, but that’s about it.
Via: cnet
Apart from creating real-life superbikes like the awesome 2007 YZF-R1, Yamaha has also created a series of realistic paper cut models for the less (money-wise) fortunate people like ourselves. All you need to is to check out the detailed instructions and download the pictures after the jump to your pc and print them on strong, thick paper. That and plenty of free time in your hands as the 2007 YZF-R1 paper cut consists of 312 parts in all. -Continued
Source: Yamaha
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