Direção defensiva ou condução defensiva

Direção defensiva ou condução defensiva (ou direção/condução preventiva) é o conjunto de medidas e procedimentos utilizados para prevenir ou minimizar as conseqüências dos acidentes de trânsito. Baseado na noção de que em todo acidente sempre está presente uma falha humana relacionada ou a negligência, ou imprudência, ou imperícia, a direção defensiva pretende que o motorista que a emprega seja um elemento ativo na alteração ou eliminação dos fatores que possam vir a causar acidentes. NoBrasil, a resolução 168/04,[1] de 2004, exige que todo motorista passe pelo curso de Direção defensiva, seja ao obter ou ao renovar sua habilitação.

Os princípios de direção defensiva dividem-se em cinco grupos:

Conhecimento, Atenção, Previsão, Habilidade, Ação.


Conhecimento

Implica no domínio das informações necessárias envolvendo:

  • As leis de trânsito;
  • O veículo e equipamentos de transporte;
  • As condições adversas que podem ser encontradas durante a condução.

Condições adversas

São condições que, agregando fatores de risco, aumentam a possibilidade de acidentes e que a Direção defensiva permite evitar ou reduzir. As condições adversas se referem a:

]Iluminação

Fatores relacionados à luz, como ofuscamentos, reflexos, penumbra, direção noturna. O ofuscamento causado pelo farol alto do veículo no sentido contrário, pode levar o condutor andar mais de 60 metros cego pois se a velocidade que se esta trafegando é de 80km/h, como ficamos mais ou menos cegos durante 3 seg, logo andando a 22m/seg estaremos mais ou menos 60 metros cegos. Por isso quando se fala em direção defensiva relacionado ao farol alto,sempre devemos baixar a luz quando sentirmos que vamos ofuscar o condutor do veículo do sentido contrário, isto vale para quem trafega atras de outro veículo também em relação aos retrovisores.

]Tempo

Fatores relacionados às condições climáticas ou ambientais, como chuva, aquaplanagem, neblina, fumaça, granizo ou neve.

]Vias

Fatores relacionados às condições da via como sinalização, conservação, drenagem, vegetação, defeitos ou erros de construção, e também ao planejamento do trajeto.

]Trânsito

Fatores relacionados a peculiaridades do trânsito como congestionamento, aglomerações humanas, horários de grande movimento, tráfego de veículos pesados, ciclistas ou animais, comportamento de outros condutores.

]Veículo

Fatores ligados à manutenção do veículo, especialmente dos itens diretamente ligados à segurança: luzes, freios, pneus, suspensão, espelhos, extintor.

Cargas

Fatores ligados ao transporte de cargas, como acondicionamento, amarração, equilíbrio, distribuição do peso, volume.

Condutor

Fatores ligados ao estado físico e mental do condutor. Estes fatores incluem deficiências visuais ou físicas, uso de drogas ou medicamentos, estado de sono, estresse ou alteração emocional.

Passageiros

Fatores ligados ao comportamento ou características dos passageiros. Estes fatores podem incluir, idade, quantidade, estado emocional, barulho, brigas, passageiros que passam mal ou excesso de passageiros.

]Atenção

O princípio da atenção implica que o condutor do veículo esteja atento e em permanente alerta a uma série de elementos que possam vir a interferir, seja no sentido de prevenir acidentes, no caso da sinalização, seja no sentido de criar situações de perigo, no caso de outros motoristas, pedestres, ciclistas, animais, além de todas as condições adversas.

]Previsão

A previsão implica que o condutor anteveja situações, preparando-se antecipadamente para agir caso estas venham a se consumar, de maneira que não seja tomado de surpresa.

Habilidade

Habilidade é a destreza necessária que um condutor treinado adquire para conduzir seu veículo corretamente, capacitando-se a executar as manobras necessárias assim como a evitar colocar-se a si ou a terceiros em situação de risco.

Ação

É estar pronto para fazer qualquer manobra perigosa ou não. E também estar preparado para dirigir defensivamente evitando acidentes, mortes e ferimentos.

Mini E trials kick-off (UK)


The Mini E electric car trial kicked off in Oxford yesterday as 40 customers picked up their cars from the factory. The first phase of the project will run for 6 months and is designed to evaluate the psychological, social and technical aspects of living with an electric car.

More than 500 people applied to take part in the trial through Mini's website, and the 40 successful applicants (hailed as 'the pioneers' by Mini) have all had special charging points fitted at their homes.

Every Mini E is fitted with a data-logger, with the information collected over the coming 6 months by Oxford Brookes University, and then shared with governments and other car makers across the globe. The aim is to improve the design and the infrastructure of electric cars.

The Mini E is based on the Mini hatchback, but it has just two seats because the space usually reserved for rear passengers is needed to store batteries.

The 35kWh lithium-ion battery powers a 201bhp electric motor, so performance is impressive. In fact, the 'E' accelerates faster than a petrol-powered Mini Cooper, even though it weighs around 300kg more. If you charge it at home, the overall CO2 impact equates to roughly 68g/km.

That's around half the CO2 emitted by a 1.25 litre Ford Fiesta and will reduce over time as more of the UK's electricity is generated from renewable energy sources, such as wind- and solar power.

BMW charges £550 a month for every Mini E, but thanks to a helping hand from the Government's Technology Strategy Board, each of the 40 UK customers has to find only £330 a month. That's about the same cost as leasing a Volkswagen Golf, and includes all servicing, insurance and maintenance bills.

The only other cost to Mini E drivers is for the electricity and, by charging it overnight at home, that equates to about a penny a mile – that's £1.50 for a full charge from empty. During peak hours, the cost rises to about £4.00.

To sign up for the second stage of the trial – due to start in mid 2010 – log on to www.electricmini.co.uk.

About the Mini E:

Top speed – 95mph (electronically limited)

0-62mph in 8.5 seconds

Maximum range – 155 miles

Charge time – 4.5 hours

Power – 201bhp

Torque – 162lb/ft

Battery – 35kWh, Lithium-ion

Weight – 1,465kg

Ford Focus & C-Max recalled (EU)


Ford is recalling 30,000 of its Focus and C-Max models in the UK because of a safety problem.

The American car maker has warned salt from gritted roads could damage its cooling system and cause the engine to catch fire. The safety recall affects all 1.8 litre and 2.0 litre Ford Focus and C-Max TDCi diesel models built between 20th February 2004 – 31st May 2006.

The problem was first identified in the Summer, but many owners are only now receiving recall letters. The Winter gritting season has also made it more urgent for owners to react. Ford said there was a risk of corrosion build-up in the cooling system from salt and grit put on roads during the Winter months. Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a water shield to prevent the car's fan control module from corrosion.

Owners are being urged to book their car in for a short service free of charge. Up to 65,000 models could be affected in Europe, with 29,451 of them in the UK.

Owners who are unsure whether their car is affected or not can call the Ford customer relationships centre on 0845 841 111.

Bentley Mulsanne pricing announced (UK/U.S)


Bentley's flagship Mulsanne begins production at the Crewe plant next Spring 2010. First deliveries of the Mulsanne will happen in Summer 2010 in the UK, while U.S deliveries will begin in fall. The Mulsanne has a £220,000 price-tag and that’s before you start adding in your options. For the U.S, the MSRP of $285,000 excludes taxes and delivery charges. Over 1,000 potential customers from the Europe and the U.S have been given a live preview of the car.

Said to be the most luxurious Bentley ever built, the Mulsanne puts its occupants in the very cusp of luxury motoring. Buyers will be offered a choice of 114 paint colours or a unique colour of their own making, 21 carpet colours, 24 interior leather hides tanned using a decade-old process and a total of 9 wood veneers. It takes about 9 weeks to complete one Mulsanne from scratch.

Though classic in its general approach, the uber-limo will also get very modern features such as Bluetooth connectivity, SIM card reader, iPod connection, 3G MMI system and what Bentley says is the world's most powerful sound system installed in a production car – a 20 channel 2,200w mobile music station.

Power is supplied by a lightweight 6.75 litre twin-turbo V8 producing 500bhp and 1,000Nm (740 lb-ft) of torque. It comes with a cylinder de-activation and variable cam phasing feature to help cut fuel consumption and C02 emissions.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Ed Hardy Edition

Ed Hardy edition Ferrari 599 GTB FioranoEd Hardy edition Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is the latest project of French fashion designer and entrepreneur Christian Audigier- the designer behind Von Dutch and Ed Hardy fashion brands. After he successfully worked on aLamborghini Murcielago with Edo Competition and with Rever Corsa on a Ducati Monster, the designer is moving to the next ladder which is the one-off Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

The 599 GTB is powered by a V12 engine that develops 620 horsepower, boosting the car to a top speed of 330 km/h, and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of approximately 3.7 seconds.

Decked out in pin-up girls, skulls and crossbones and a tattoo-like motif expressing ‘Love kills slowly’, the car has the looks of a an underground railway station vandalized by graffiti amateurs.

The German tuner used 20-inch racing wheels, with painted wheel face and stainless steel outer rim, which can also be painted in custom colors upon request.

Moreover, a new high-flow exhaust system with electronic butterfly valve control was added (remote control to adjust the sound intensity available upon request).

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MIRAGE GT MATT EDITION Based on Porsche 980 Carrera GT Model

MIRAGE GT MATT EDITIONMIRAGE GT MATT EDITION is the latest upgrade of German tuner, Gemballa. The conversion is based on Porsche 980 Carrera GT model.

The exterior is covered in matt black paint job that is color coded on their custom body parts and even on the wheels. While on the interior, is fully modified in blue leather and silver and cabron accents.

The MIRAGE GT MATT EDITION supercar features a massive V10 engine with 670 hp and 630 Nm of torque. Performance stats include 0-100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds, a 0-200 km/h (124 mph) time of 9.7 seconds, with top speed of timed at 335km/h.

The MATT EDITION is expected to be in the market in a limited numbers with €300,000 ($419,012 ) price tag.

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10,000th Panamera leaves the Leipzig plant

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Stuttgart/Leipzig. Today, just three months after the new Panamera went on sale the 10,000th car rolled off the production line at the Leipzig plant of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart. The 500 HP platinum silver metallic Panamera Turbo will be delivered to a customer in Singapore.

Michael Macht, Chairman of the Board of Porsche AG: “Sales of the Panamera have really taken off: we have already secured over 9,000 orders. Shortly after it was launched our Gran Turismo won the coveted “Goldenes Lenkrad” [“Golden steering wheel”] and “Auto Trophy” awards in Germany. It has also won many international prizes.” The Panamera 4S is proving particularly popular and has a share of 44 per cent - putting it ahead of the Turbo (36 per cent) and the Panamera S (20 per cent).

The company plans to build 20,000 Panamera per year across the whole product cycle. The fourth Porsche model series is being manufactured at the Leipzig plant in the so-called model mix, sharing a production line with the Cayenne SUV. The innovative, highly streamlined production is seen as a model of technological and economic excellence for the automobile industry worldwide.

Stuttgart/Leipzig. Today, just three months after the new Panamera went on sale the 10,000th car rolled off the production line at the Leipzig plant of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart. The 500 HP platinum silver metallic Panamera Turbo will be delivered to a customer in Singapore.

Michael Macht, Chairman of the Board of Porsche AG: “Sales of the Panamera have really taken off: we have already secured over 9,000 orders. Shortly after it was launched our Gran Turismo won the coveted “Goldenes Lenkrad” [“Golden steering wheel”] and “Auto Trophy” awards in Germany. It has also won many international prizes.” The Panamera 4S is proving particularly popular and has a share of 44 per cent - putting it ahead of the Turbo (36 per cent) and the Panamera S (20 per cent).

The company plans to build 20,000 Panamera per year across the whole product cycle. The fourth Porsche model series is being manufactured at the Leipzig plant in the so-called model mix, sharing a production line with the Cayenne SUV. The innovative, highly streamlined production is seen as a model of technological and economic excellence for the automobile industry worldwide.

Source: Porsche

The Top Performer in the Roadster Range: The BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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Munich. Combining classic proportions with modern sportiness, the new BMW Z4 has reached the top of its market segment almost overnight. And now this charismatic roadster is entering a new dimension in driving dynamics, the new BMW Z4 sDrive35is offering an even higher standard of performance ensured both by the modified straight-six power unit with BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection, on the one hand, and by BMW’s seven-speed Sport Automatic with double clutch operation and the M Sports Package including the adaptive M Suspension likewise featured as standard, on the other. Appropriate optimisation in engine technology increases maximum output of the 3.0-litre power unit to 250 kW/340 hp. Peak torque is 450 Newton-metres/332 lb-ft, increasing briefly with the Overboost function to 500 Newton-metres/369 lb-ft. The outstanding power and performance of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is is expressed in particular by the significant increase in pulling power and muscle to be clearly experienced in all situations. In conjunction with seven-speed Sport Automatic featuring double clutch operation, this new top-of-the-range

Roadster accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.8 seconds.

At 9.0 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 26.1 mpg US) and 210 grams in the EU test cycle, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are the same as on the BMW Z4 sDrive35i with Sport Automatic.

The BMW Z4 sDrive35is is making its world debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. And parallel to the market launch of this high-performance roadster in spring 2010, the M Sports Package is being introduced for all further versions of the BMW Z4.

Combining classic proportions with modern sportiness, the new BMW Z4 has reached the top of its market segment almost overnight. And now this charismatic roadster is entering a new dimension in driving dynamics, the new BMW Z4 sDrive35is offering an even higher standard of performance ensured both by the modified straight-six power unit with BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection, on the one hand, and by BMW’s seven-speed Sport Automatic with double clutch operation and the M Sports Package including the adaptive M Suspension likewise featured as standard, on the other.

Appropriate optimisation in engine technology increases maximum output of the 3.0-litre power unit to 250 kW/340 hp. Peak torque is 450 Newton-metres/332 lb-ft, increasing briefly with the Overboost function to 500 Newton-metres/369 lb-ft. The outstanding power and performance of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is is expressed in particular by the significant increase in pulling power and muscle to be clearly experienced in all situations. In conjunction with seven-speed Sport Automatic featuring double clutch operation, this new top-of-the-range

Roadster accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.8 seconds.

At 9.0 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 26.1 mpg US) and 210 grams in the EU test cycle, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are the same as on the BMW Z4 sDrive35i with Sport Automatic.

The BMW Z4 sDrive35is is making its world debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. And parallel to the market launch of this high-performance roadster in spring 2010, the M Sports Package is being introduced for all further versions of the BMW Z4.

Source: BMW

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Tata Nano is a tiny Indian car touted as the world cheapest car. At only $2000, Tata Nano is approximately 5' width x 5' height x 9' length, smaller than a Toyota Yaris, environmentally friendly, it goes 56 miles to a gallon, has one windshield wiper, is a manual transmission, top speed at 65mph, and the most important is Nano has no air conditioning, stereo or air bags.

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­Most people spend­ years paying off their car loans. Many new cars cost tens ­of thousands of dollars, and interest rates can make financing a car expensive. But what if you could purchase a brand new car for about the same a­s just six months' rent? And by the way -- have you ever thought about moving to India?

One of the most anticipated cars of 2008 also turns out to be the cheapest car in the world. At only $2,500 before taxes, auto manufacturer Tata Motors' Nano will come to the streets of India by fall 2008. Ratan Tata, the chairman of the company that brought the tiny car to life, refers to the Nano as the "People's Car," and he wants to give those who might not be able to afford a new car the chance to take advantage of mobility. The company is marketing the affordable car to India's lower middle class, who only make about $200 a month [source: Time].

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­Tata looks to accomplish the same thing Nicholas Negroponte did with the $100 laptop. By offering one of today's ubiquitous pieces of technology at a low price, Tata hopes to give everyone a fair chance at making a living, regardless of a person's economic background. But just like the laptop, the Nano is already receiving a fair deal of criticism. India already makes 1.3 million cars per year, and Business Week expects that number to grow 12 percent annually [source: Business Week]. With roads already suffering from excessive traffic congestion and pollution in cities contributing to global warming, the idea of more cars throughout India makes some people skeptical.

How fast will the Nano go? What kinds of emission standards does the vehicle meet? What did Tatan Motors do to offer the car for such a low price? If it's so cheap, will it be safer than the G-Wiz? Read the next page to find out.

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Toyota Aygo (2005 - To Date) summary car review
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Just when we thought the Yaris was the definitive small Toyota, the Japanese company brought us the Aygo. Cheeky, smart and keenly priced, the Aygo was one third of a partnership that also produced the Citroën C1 and the Peugeot 107. Had Toyota risked their impeccable build quality record for a quick hit? It would seem not as Aygo owners seem very satisfied with their cars. Used examples are available if you search for them and they’re well worth tracking down. (full review)

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With all the media hoopla about cheap new cars, getting big discounts on an 09-plate motor should be easy.

Well, it’s not. Dealers and car-makers don’t want to get into a price war (or look like they’re in trouble), and it takes real effort to find who’s discounting what and by how much.

You still have to sit down with a salesman and battle your way through, something most people find as much fun as a long weekend with food poisoning.

Some makers give discounts – Citroen are offering 15 per cent off by paying the VAT for you, while Peugeot are offering 17 per cent off some models.

But I’ve come across some makers offering as little as 5 per cent. One would only give me a measly £500 off a nine grand supermini.

In the most depressed car market since World War Two, we should be getting 20 to 30 per cent. If they want us to support the industry, the manufacturers must make it easier to buy their vehicles.

After hours on the net, I found a 58-plate Citroen C4 Grand Picasso via a new car broker with 29 per cent off, a Peugeot 308 Verve with 21 per cent off and a VW Polo BlueMotion 1.4 TDi (with 70 mpg and zero road tax) with 16 per cent off.

The best deal of all, advertised by a dealer on the net, was an 09-reg Vauxhall Corsa Life 1.0 for £5,995, to include up to £1,000 EcoFLEX scrapping allowance for your old clunker. That’s 37 per cent off its new list price, £9,570.

But it was a struggle, so don’t expect to be handed a discount on a plate. You’ll have to research and haggle like crazy. Whatever you do, don’t be told you can only have £500 off. Just walk out of that showroom door. Fortune only favours the brave.

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2010 Vauxhall Astra officially launched (UK)



Opel’s UK division, Vauxhall is celebrating the retail launch of the all-new 2010 Astra yesterday as the first customers who placed their orders soon after the model went on sale in September received the keys to their cars.

In the UK, the new Astra hatchback is available with five petrol engines ranging from an 87PS 1.4 litre to a 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol unit producing 180 PS, while diesels span from 110 to 160 PS in either a 1.7 CDTi or 2.0 CDTi engine.

Prices start from £15,675 for the entry-level S model. ESP, 6 airbags, DRL’s (daytime running lights), 16” steel wheels, air conditioning, driver’s seat height adjustment, 60/40 split folding rear seats, electric front windows, electrically/heated door mirrors and high and reach adjustable steering wheel all come as standard.

Exclusiv trim adds cruise control, steering wheel mounted audio controls and ambient lighting which comes in at £16,450, adding £775 over the S model.

Sports orientated SRi trim-level adds Exclusiv equipment, plus electric parking brake, front fog lights, sports front seats, lowered sports suspension, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, darkened headlamps, trip computer and ambient interior lighting. Starting at £17,565, it adds an £1,115 premium.

SE – set to be the biggest seller is priced at £18,850. The £2,400 premium over the Exclusiv trim adds 17” 10 spoke alloy wheels, 3 spoke sports leather steering wheel, electric rear windows, electric parking brake, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, front fog lights, automatic windscreen wipers & front headlamps, trip computer, alarm, chrome window surrounds, front armrest, illuminated vanity mirrors and Flex floor luggage compartment.

Elite is the plushest Astra trim-level. Starting at £19,830 (£980 over the SE), Elite features perforated leather seats w/ heat function & part-electric driver’s seat, climate control w/ humidity control, rear armrest and electric folding door mirrors.

Options include xenon headlamps w/ LED DRL’s (AFL – adaptive forward lighting), metallic & pearlescent paints, alloy wheels, parking sensors, climate control, DAB radio, satellite navigation system, Bluetooth, FlexRide, electric folding door mirrors, Infinity premium sound system and tyre pressure monitoring system.

The company said that initially, Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant will build the new Astra for all European markets. The UK will take the biggest market with around 25% of all production headed to British buyers.

If you’re in Australia and you want one of these, think again. The Delta II based Chevrolet Cruze will be available instead, as a Holden.

Toyota Hilux pricing announced (UK)


Toyota has upgraded its Toyota Hilux pickup to offer better performance, lower carbon emissions and more equipment.

Its 2.5 litre D-4D diesel engine gets a 20% increase in power and extra torque. Maximum output has been increased from 118 to 142bhp and peak torque – at 2,000rpm, is now 252lb-ft - up by 13lb-ft. Toyota has introduced a high-output turbocharger and new fuel injectors to improving throttle response and performance. To cope with the extra power, the pistons have been upgraded to a new high-strength material.

The new Hilux is due to go on sale in Spring 2010. The Hilux accelerates from 0- 62mph in 12.5 seconds - an improvement of 2.5 seconds - and emissions are now at 217g/km. Increases in Hilux's gross vehicle weights have yielded improvements in payload performance, notably for Double Cab models where capacity has increased by 35kg on the HL2 Double Cab and 25kg on the HL3 Double Cab. The high-power 3.0 litre D-4D diesel engine is now available exclusively in the Invincible Double Cab. This has carbon emissions of 219g/km.

Leather upholstery and satellite navigation with Bluetooth are now options on the Invincible, and two grey upholstery cloths have been introduced. There is also a new two-tone leather option for the Invincible.

Satellite navigation with Bluetooth is offered as an option on the HL3 Double Cab. A Sport Deck and an Urban Pack (front guard, scuff plates and front and rear parking sensors) are available for both the HL3 and Invincible Double Cabs.

Prices start at £17,380.75 for the base HL2 Single Cab, rising to £23,590.75 for the flagship Invincible model with the 3.0 litre D4-D engine.

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Audi E-Tron will go to a Serial Production



Representatives of company Audi have confirmed that they will exhaust the first Electric Super Car E-Tron. However, this model will appear on sale only in 2012, and its circulation will make only 1000 copies. Will cost how many Audi e-tron while, naturally, it is not informed, but nobody hides that it will be the most expensive serial Audi for all history of existence of the company.

Let's remind that the premiere concept e-tron has passed in September of this year on a motor show in Frankfurt. Electric super car was at this exhibition one of the most interesting exhibits. Still, after all this car is set in motion by four electric motors (one on each wheel) which eat from the litievo-ionic accumulator battery located behind seats and having liquid cooling. Total capacity of motors in peak reaches 313 horsepowers, and the size of the maximum twisting moment and is at all magnificent. Already from zero "turns" cursors in the sum give out attention! 4500 Nm.



Thanks to such indicators! A coupe from a place to 100 km/h dispersed all for 4,8 sec only. Maximum speed could be and above, but developers have decided to limit it on a mark of 200 km/h. On high speeds too much energy leaves on overcoming of aerodynamic resistance and resistance. All-wheel drive e-tron possesses the expressed rear-wheel habits as 70 % of pull-rod almost always are necessary on rear wheels.

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Volkswagen Takes 49.9 Percent Stake in Porsche AG

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Further Milestone Reached on the Way Toward the Integrated Automotive Group With Porsche

Wolfsburg, Germany -- December 7, 2009 -- Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has today taken a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG. The next important step on the way towards the integrated automotive group with Porsche has therefore been completed, as announced, before the end of the year. The price for the stake is €3.9 billion and is based on the enterprise value for Porsche AG calculated under a careful due diligence and valuation procedure.

Following the Comprehensive Agreement concluded in August, the implementation agreements signed in November and the Volkswagen Extraordinary General Meeting held last week, the stake in Porsche AG represents the next milestone on the way towards the integrated automotive group with Porsche under the leadership of Volkswagen. The acquisition of the trading business of Porsche Holding Salzburg is planned for 2011. The creation of the integrated automotive group is then to conclude with the merger of Volkswagen AG and Porsche SE during the course of the same year.

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The combination of the two companies follows a compelling strategic, industrial and financial logic. For the Volkswagen Group, Porsche ideally complements the brand portfolio. The Stuttgart-based car maker will allow Volkswagen to further expand its position in the premium business, which offers particularly strong earnings. In turn, as an independent brand under the roof of the Volkswagen Group, Porsche will have the potential for significant additional growth.

The transaction will have a sustained positive effect on the earnings situation of the Volkswagen Group. With a return on sales of 10.3 percent, Porsche AG is the world’s most profitable automobile manufacturer. Volkswagen will in future participate in this business success through its stake. In addition, the planned integration of Porsche in the Volkswagen Group and the associated closer cooperation will realize significant synergies on both the income and the cost side. As a result, the annual operating profit of the Volkswagen Group is expected to increase by some €700 million in the long term.

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Scion Hako Coupe Concept

Scion took the wraps off of its latest concept Wednesday, 19th March at the 2008 New York Auto Show. Dubbed the Hako Coupe is intended to the video game playing younger generation. Scion’s Hako Coupe Concept is a very rare show car which in Scion’s own words is ‘polarizing’.

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Scion vice president Jack Hollis explained that Hako Concept’s look is the sporty version of a box, but in fact looks more like an armored truck. The front of the car is highlighted with a load of LED headlights, a large upper grille and smaller lower grille. The hugely flared fenders are filled by eighteen inch wheels and 225 series tires with a special tread that spells out the name SCION, and a perfectly vertical windshield to complete the boxy look. The back features include LED taillights and backup lights meshed into the car’s exhaust. The Hako Coupe’s roof has a barcode pattern. That is eventually going to turn into rooftop wallpaper similar to pc wallpaper.

cion Hako Coupe Concept

The inside is painted in orange and black with metallic accents. The four seats are covered with rubbery upholstery and the driver seat was designed with computer generated instruments and a gear that looks like a big joystick.

cion Hako Coupe Concept

A Bluetooth connection allows music or video files to be uploaded to the Scion’s entertainment system which are comprised of the video monitors on the dash. There are more screens on each door and in the rear side walls displaying images from cameras that point outside. The passengers have the ability to edit these visuals in to you tube quality video.

Scion Hako