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F1: Only two driver's seats available for it 2012!

Unexpectedly early compared to other years, the line up of the new year in F1 has almost been completed.
From the pending cases that existed before 20 days at the end of the season have been covered enough.

Toro Rosso kicked out both drivers who raced in its colors this year. The Algersuari, Boehmi was replaced by the Red Bull tester, Daniel Ricciardo and the Frenchman Jean Epic Vernier.
So where last year there was no French driver in F1 now we will have three. The other two are Romain Grosjean who will race alongside Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus Renault and Charles Pic who will race for Marussia.

It came as no surprise when Force India announced that they had replaced Adrian Sutil with their tester Nico Hulkenberg..

It remains to be seen who will be in second place for Williams of course the competition is intense as drivers like Barrichello have been left out, Sutil, Petrov, Bohemian, Algherosuari. Of course, there is also a vacant position at HRT, but it is difficult for someone to choose to go there if they have other solutions.

Overall so far the line up has been formed as follows:

Red Bull Racing Renault
1. Sebastian Vettel
2. Mark Webber
McLaren Mercedes
3. Jenson Button
4. Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
5. Fernando Alonso
6. Felipe Massa
MERCEDES GP
7. Michael Schumacher
8. Nico Rosberg
LOTUS F1 TEAM
Motor: Renault
9. Kimi Raikkonen
10. Roman Grosjean
SAHARA FORCE INDIA
Motor: Mercedes
11. Paul di Resta
12. Niko Hulkenberg
SAUBER F1 TEAM
Motor: Ferrari
14. Kamui Kobayashi
15. Sergio Perez Mendoza
RED BULL
Motor: Ferrari
16. Daniel Ricciardo
17. Jean Eric Vergne
WILLIAMS
Motor: Renault
18. Pastor Maldonado
19. TBA
CATERHAM
Motor: Renault
20. Heikki Kovalainen
21. Jarno Trulli
HRT F1 TEAM (ESP)
Motor: Cosworth
22. Pedro de la Rosa
23. TBA
MARUSSIA F1 TEAM
Motor: Cosworth
24. Timo Glock
25. Charles Pic
Daniel Ricciardo will drive it 2012 on behalf of Toro Rosso
Source : protothema.gr
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Changes to the MotoGP calendar

The FIM has announced changes to the provisional MotoGP calendar for its World Championship 2012.

In the new program, the start date in Qatar has been changed (8 April instead of 15 April) and it has been confirmed that the Spanish Grand Prix will take place in Jerez.

In addition, the Sachsenring for the German Grand Prix has been confirmed.

8 April: Catarrh – Doha
29 April: Spain – Jerez
6 May: Portugal – Estoril
20 May: France – Le Mans
3 June: Catalonia – Catalonia 1
7 June: Great Britain – Silverstone
30 June: Netherlands – Assen
8 July: Germany – Sachsenring
15 July: Italy – Mugello
29 July: USA – Laguna Seca
19 August: USA – Indianapolis
26 August: Czech Republic – Brno
16 September: San Marino – Misano
30 September: Aragon – Motorland
14 October: Japan – Motegi
21 October: Malaysia – Sepang
28 October: Australia – Philip Island
11 November: Valencia – Valencia


Source : newsbeast.gr

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The scooter of the future

If the idea of ​​a small self-balancing vehicle sounds appealing to you then the Ryno Electric Unicycle could well be what you've been looking for. With the unicycle scooter, don't start dreaming of "throttle" speeds, but at most until 25 km/h for leisurely rides.

The creator of Ryno, engineer Chris Hoffman, believes it could be a valuable tool for security guards and people in other professions, where patrols of relatively large areas are required. The driving style takes some time to get used to, however, drivers don't struggle that much to get wind of it.

Although Hoffman, does not envisage Ryno replacing other types of transport, believes it would be an invaluable addition to existing media. The electric battery for the upcoming model will be sufficient for distances of approx 50 kilometers, making it the perfect transportation gadget for short rides.

And for those wondering who would buy it, several orders have already been placed for the unicycle in question, which is currently manufactured by him and its price reaches 25.000 dollars. When it goes into regular production, its price will range from 3,5 thousands of dollars, which will be relatively competitive for scooters.

Source : newsbeast.gr
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Maserati chooses Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Maserati and Alfa Romeo, two leading representatives of Italian design in the automotive world, they deify the concepts of sportsmanship, of technology and elegance.

A special edition Alfa Romeo Giulietta created exclusively for the Maserati network will soon hit the roads across Europe. Maserati chose the Alfa Romeo Giulietta as a service car for its customers who appreciate Italian style and want to drive unique cars.

Giulietta's choice, the most captivating and safest compact car in its class, it is further proof of the importance Maserati places on the safety of its customers.

The cars are equipped with the impressive engine 1750 Turbo Petrol of 235 horses (which was created for the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde model, historic representative of Alfa Romeo's top performance vehicles), a true epitome of technology that guarantees a perfect combination of sporty characteristics and an ecological approach.

This is achieved with the direct injection system, dual continuously variable valve timing, the turbocharger and degassing system to eliminate time lags in engine response. It is an engine that achieves top performance in its class, both in power and specific torque, but with low fuel consumption in daily use.

The equipment chosen by Maserati for the Giuliettas it will offer to its customers are characterized by attention to detail: heated power adjustable seats upholstered in original, high quality Venere leather in the new shade Maserati Brown, an exclusive 'Alfa Romeo for Maserati' plaque to adorn the dashboard and special aluminum plaque on the door sills engraved with the Giulietta and Maserati names to seal the partnership.

These hundred cars carry a particularly rich equipment from a technological point of view:bi-xenon headlights with AFS function, navigation system with folding screen, maps of Europe and TMC Pro, Blue hands-free system&Me with steering wheel controls, AUX-IN ports, USB and Bluetooth and dual-zone automatic climate control.

The 'Giulietta for Maserati' also stands out for its exterior details: the aluminum wheels of 18 inches have a diamond finish, the brake discs are larger, the brake calipers are red, the dashboard inserts are of polished, brushed aluminum and sporty suspensions guarantee that the car has the best dynamic behavior in its class without sacrificing passenger comfort which is the Giulietta's forte.

Like all other Giuliettas, this particular version also offers the Alfa Romeo DNA dynamic driving selector as standard equipment, so that the character of the car can be adapted to the needs of the driver and to different driving conditions, interacting with all its systems. In the Dynamic option the behavior of the car is sportier.

The engine reacts faster, torque output is more immediate thanks to the turbocharger function, the Alfa Q2 locking differential works with absolute safety and the brake pre-fill system maximizes braking readiness.

Normal mode guarantees absolute comfort, combined with low fuel consumption and low emissions, it is the ideal choice for "everyday" driving. In All Weather mode, the car's grip improves even in the harshest weather conditions.

In this way, the European Maserati network can offer its customers a unique elegant and sporty car that fits perfectly with the special philosophy and Italian spirit of the company.

Source : auto24.gr
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5 stars for the new Kia Rio

The new Kia Rio was rated five stars by the European Road Safety Agency, EuroNCAP, during the recent crash tests it conducted.

Specifically, the new Kia Rio, which is already available in our country with two bodies (3door and 5 door) achieved a high score in the protection of adult passengers (92%), in the protection of minor passengers (84%) and safety assistance equipment (86%). Kia was also singled out by testers for its placement of the electronic stability control system (ESP) standard equipment in all European markets.

From the beginning of Rio's creation, Kia engineers wanted to build a car that would offer driving pleasure and top safety technology in the event of an accident.

All over Europe they are included in the standard equipment of the car 6 airbags (driver, passenger, side and curtain type), ESP (electronic stability control system), HAC (hill start assist system) and three-point seat belts for five passengers.

The distinction of 5 The Kia Rio's star rating adds to the accolades already received by the Venga, Soul, cee’d, Sportage and Sorento in EuroNCAP crash test results. Also all Kia models are covered with 7 years factory warranty.

Source : sport-fm.gr
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Motorcycle powered by… compressed air

 It's called 'O2 Pursuit', and designed by Dean Benstead, studying at RMIT University located in Australia, while moving with compressed air.
The young Dean Benstead who inspired and realized the motorcycle, he even went so far as to build a regular moving prototype. Dean believes that compressed air technology is able to play its part, in the future of the energy sources we will use for our movement. After many drawings both by hand and on the computer, Dean worked with Rinlatech Engineering to build the frame, while its size is equivalent to a motocross 250 κ.εκ.
End, Dean says he was inspired by off-road motorcycles, because of the experience he had from his childhood, while a Yamaha WR240F was used as a base and for the use of compressed air that takes over its movement, a similar engine was used by the Engineair DiPietro company that manufactures engines of the type.
It is worth noting that in the first tests the motorcycle developed a maximum speed of 100 h.a.o. which as Dean says can easily be improved, while the next prototype will have a completely different form with a new aluminum or even titanium frame. Which is always according to the designer, means that the weight of the motorcycle will slightly exceed that of a bicycle!
Source : mototriti.gr
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Mini's crossover model

The John Cooper Works Countryman will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show
The "John Cooper Works" version of Mini's crossover model will be officially presented at the Geneva International Motor Show.

These days, the car is running a series of winter tests in Austria. It has increased height by 10 mm. compared to the other versions of the model and is equipped with all the representative elements that characterize a "John Cooper Works" version.

Its engine will be the well-known four-cylinder 1.6 Turbo of 211 PS and 28,5 kg. of torque, with which the MINI Countryman John Cooper Works will be able to accelerate from a standstill to 100 kilometers per hour in 7,6 seconds.

Source : 4troxoi.gr