More details on the 2011 Le Mans technical regulations, now with hybrid power
Filed under: Motorsports, Hybrid, Audi, Honda, Porsche, Peugeot, Diesel, Racing
Peugeot 908-HY hybrid prototype – Click above for high-res image gallery
On Thursday, June 10, the Automobile Club de L’Ouest (ACO), which organizes the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held its annual press conference and announced new technical regulations for the 2011 event as well as the European Le Mans Series. The ACO has long encouraged a variety of powerplant configurations, which is what prompted first Audi and then Peugeot to develop diesel-powered prototypes. 2011 will bring the official introduction hybrid power to Le Mans racing in all of the new classes.
Next year the club will move even further in the direction already pioneered by the American Le Mans Series with its “green racing” initiatives. The top LMP1 class will adopt what are essentially the current LMP2 rules, with gasoline racing engines limited to 3.4 liters normally aspirated or 2.0 liters turbocharged. Diesels can displace no more than 3.7 liters. The current LMP1 cars will be allowed to compete in 2011, but performance will be restricted by as-yet-unannounced means that will likely include more weight and smaller air restrictors. Check out the rest of the changes after the jump.
Motorcycles at the 2010 Greenwich Concours
Filed under: Classics, Misc. Auto Shows, Motorcycle
Motorcycles at the 2010 Greenwich Concours – Click above for high-res image gallery
One thing the organizers of the Greenwich Concours do well is ensure that motorcycle aficionados don’t feel left out. This year was no different, as Sunday featured row of bikes diverse in both chronology and purpose. No matter your interest, if two wheels were your thing, you were covered by a range of offerings that included everything from rarities like the Honda NR750 to a 1917 Harley-Davidson that pretty much embodied the definition of “patina.”
It was obvious that the majority of these bikes weren’t babied garage queens. Most appeared to see regular action, and their owners were eager to share them with the crowd. “C’mon, take a closer look!” was a common phrase uttered to anyone pausing to show interest in a particular bike. It’s that kind of camaraderie that makes Greenwich feel as accessible as any local enthusiasts’ gathering, even though it’s a serious Big Deal concours with million-dollar vehicles littering the grounds. Hit the gallery below for a look at the motorcycles and scooters that were on hand this year.
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OmniSketch for iPad – App Review
If your a budding artist, the iPad is a great creativity tool and it just got a little better with OmniSketch, a procedural drawing tool. Now you might be reading this thinking, “There are already a large number of really good painting and drawing tools so what does OmniSketch bring to the game?” Instead of standard brushes and pencils, OmniSketch’s brushes use mathematical algorithms to draw patterns which interact with previously drawn lines to produce a cool sketch and details effects.
The OmniSketch main canvas screen, the first thing you see when you launch the app, is clean and simple. The toolbar is a double tap away and gives you quick access to your brushes, color picker, pencil, eraser, setting and adjustment options. You can adjust the width, opacity and procedural characteristics of OmniSketch’s 18 different brushes allowing you to fine tune your brush and create get your own unique style.
One of the coolest OmniSketch features is its mirrored drawing mode. You can opt to have your strokes mirrored across your iPad’s screen (top and bottom, left and right or both options) to produce really stunning designs.
Once you’ve completed your masterpiece you can share it on OmniSketch’s online gallery or export it to your photo library so you can easily e-mail it to your friends and family.
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More Info About The Nokia E5 Messaging Phone
According to rumors, Nokia will launch the new Nokia E5 messaging phone in Australia, North America, and South America. The unlocked version of the Nokia E5 will be priced at €180 ($220). As a reminder, this Symbian-powered smartphone features a QVGA display, a full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, HSDPA/HSUPA, A-GPS, Ovi Maps with free navigation, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 5MP camera with LED flash, a 250MB of internal memory and a 2GB card in the box. We will keep you posted. [ UnWiredView ] View full post on Upcoming Cell Phones | TechFresh.net
Le Mans 2010: Mid-race report 2
Filed under: Motorsports
Racing action in the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans – Click above for high-res image gallery
As the cars raced into the night at Le Mans, attrition has begun to take its toll. Several of the fastest cars on the track have succumbed to accidents or mechanical failures. For those who are planning to watch on DVR, move along, the rest of you can get a recap of the first 12 hours after the jump.
Gallery: Le Mans 2010: The Race
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Le Mans 2010: To finish first, first you must finish
Filed under: Motorsports #1 Peugeot 908 powers through the night at Le Mans - Click above for high-res image gallery It’s the most important axiom of motorsports : If your car isn’t running at the checkered flag, it really doesn’t matter how fast you run. Nowhere is that more true than at Le Mans . The field that began with 55 cars gradually dwindled through the night. At the midway point , the #2 Peugeot led two of the Audis with the #1 car battling back from a mechanical malady. For those of you who aren’t planning to watch the race on your DVR, continue reading after the jump. Gallery: Le Mans 2010: The Race Gallery: Le Mans 2010: Qualifying and practice Continue reading Le Mans 2010: To finish first, first you must finish Le Mans 2010: To finish first, first you must finish originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
HTC Legend Available for Virgin Mobile Canada
Seemingly out of nowhere the HTC Legend has made its way over to North America. No it’s not available here in the U.S. but it is available to our northern neighbors in Canada. If you like stylish handsets and reside in Canada, this phone may be perfect for you.
For a small fee of $79.99 and 3 years out your life this gorgeous device can be yours. If your like me and don’t like to be tied down, you can purchase it for $349.99 outright and contract free. This is Virgin Mobile’s first Android handset. It’s the follow up to the original Hero, it features Sense 2.1, 600MHZ processor and an innovative chassis made form one piece of aluminum with rubber accents. If you pick up this handset you will not be disappointed in its design or performance.
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2011 Nissan Versa gets priced, includes minor updates
Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Hatchback, Nissan
2010 Nissan Versa Hatchback – Click above for high-res image gallery
The Nissan Versa hasn’t received any substantial updates since its 2007 debut. It’s a shame, since there’s some pretty stiff competition on the market these days, especially from the likes of the Suzuki SX4, Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. Still, Nissan adds incremental updates annually, and the 2011 model year is no different. What’s most important, though, is that pricing for the latest Versa has gone unchanged, meaning the bottom-end 1.6 Base sedan still rings in at $9,990, and the top-end 1.8 SL hatch commands $16,900, with a variety of models in both body styles in between.
Visually, nothing will change from the 2010 car (pictured), but some new standard equipment makes its way onto some trims. 1.8 S Versa sedans now benefit from an in-dash six-disc CD changer, and mid-grade 1.6 sedans now come with standard ABS (sorry, 1.6 Base, you still have to do without anti-lock brakes).
We find the Versa to be a rather pleasant little economy car, but with fresher, more attractive offerings on the marketplace, Nissan will be wise to accelerate the development of its next-generation car. Still, with an unchanged price and more standard equipment on deck, the Versa should continue to sell relatively well until a replacement crops up. Hit the jump to read the full details in Nissan’s press release.
