Sunday, July 31, 2005

Kawasaki ZX-6

I'm a tall guy, and I have never found a 600-class bike so comfortable to ride as the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6. It's a lunker around tight turns, and features abundant drive lash, but the fact remains, the ZX-6 is more than an ergonomic masterpiece. Hit 4200rpm, and it's fun as all hell, straight up to an astronomic 14000rpm redline.

Sunday, July 10, 2005

Ferrari Superamerica

Derived from the 575M Maranello, the Superamerica is available with either an F1-style or manual gearbox. Its big 12-cylinder engine has been boosted to deliver 540 hp too. The new car can also be fitted with the GTC Handling package which offers Ferrari’s very latest high-tech features including carbon ceramic brakes.

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

CA Family gets First Fuel Cell Vehicle

The world's first privately leased fuel cell vehicle has been delivered to a family from Redondo Beach, California. The Honda FCX is powered by the electricity generated by a hydrogen-oxygen chemical reaction, and releases no harmful emissions. The lease lasts for 2 years.

Friday, July 01, 2005

Hamann's take on the Gallardo

Hamann stared into the eyes of Lamborghini's bull in a struggle to make it stronger, and came out on top. The Hamann-tuned Gallardo boasts 28 additional horses, 37 extra ft. lbs of torque, and an extremely comprehensive aerodynamics upgrade.