Archive for February, 2009
Fiat Bmw Vantage First Europe 5-month Sales Gain
As drifting demand in Romania and Poland spurred the rise in Germany Fiat SpA and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG led the first increase in European car sales in five months.
The Brusselsbased European Automobile Manufacturers Association said July 13 that in June new car registrations rose 0.7 percent to 1.54 million vehicles from 1.53 million a year earlier. With 8.51 million vehicles firsthalf sales dropped 0.2 percent.
Based in Turin Italy Fiat increased sales 9.9 percent to 119130 vehicles. On the other hand BMW the world’s largest maker of luxury cars built up purchases 6.9 percent to 83594. As economic expansion stimulates consumer spending sales in Eastern Europe increased. In Germany a sales tax increase hurdle potential buyers.
Horst Schneider an analyst at WestLB in Dusseldorf said that the European market has a very mixed picture. He added that Germany is still suffering from the drag effect on demand that happened last year before the tax was hiked. He also said that there will be no change in demand until next year.
In Milan shares of Fiat fell 22 cents or 0.9 percent to 23.49 euros. The stock has more than doubled as compared to the figures last year. BMW 2800 parts maker and Munichbased BMW rose 23 cents or 0.5 percent to 48.89 euros. It has gained 27 percent for the previous year.
In June Fiat’s market share raised to 7.7 percent from 7.1 percent a year earlier on deliveries of the new Bravo compact which was available in February as well as the Grande Punto and Panda models. This year Fiat sales have gained 7.2 percent and the company has hiked European sales for 18 consecutive months.
BMW Chief Executive Officer Norbert Reithofer said in February that he expects pretax profit to increase in 2007 spurred by new versions of the Mini small car which started its availability in November the 1Series car and sportutility vehicles. BMW’s market share increased to 5.4 percent last month from 5.1 percent.
Eastern European sales jumped 21 percent higher last month while western European registrations declined 0.6 percent. Sales in Romania flowed 56 percent to 32679 vehicles while Poland earned a gain of 23 percent to 25809 units. German sales decreased 7 percent to 301108 vehicles.
The government in Poland Eastern Europe’s largest economy forecasts growth this year of 6.5 percent. Due to an increase in sales tax to 19 percent from 16 percent at the start of the year the German carmakers association forecast in July 3 that 2007 sales will jump 7.8 percent down to 3.2 million vehicles.
About the writer: Hailey Kerr is a Business Administration graduate. She is currently part of a business consulting firm in Massachusetts. Hailey loves to write and enjoys doing her favorite hobby during her free time cooking French cuisines.
Ferrari Unveils California Innovation
The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding of owners in term of its excellent vehicle dynamics and driving satisfaction. The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with a folding hard top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium in line with the rest of the current range. The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marques history in the midfront position.
Aligned with Ferrari tradition the new model also features several auto body parts innovations. Apart from its folding hard top these include the original 2 concept which guarantees exceptional versatility of use in the rear of the car. The Californias 4300 cc V8 engine features direct fuel injection and a flat; crankshaft. It generates 460 CV at 7500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari.
As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout the engine which allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds will be coupled to a 7speed dual clutch transmission that boosts the cars performance while enhancing the driving satisfaction improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption and emissions c.310 g/km CO2. The comfort is further enhanced by a new multilink rear suspension system. The Ferrari California is also equipped with the exclusive F1Trac traction control system which made its debut on the 599 GTB Fiorano and has been further honed to suit the typical driving conditions expected for this new GT. Brembo brakes featuring carbonceramic material disks as standard guarantee superbly efficient braking.
Also to sporting the marques classic styling cues the cabin has also been beautifully trimmed using quality materials by Ferraris own skilled artisans. New auto body parts accessories and equipment such as the seats steering wheel instrument panel and infotainment system together with optimised aerodynamics ensure that this is a highly ergonomic and enjoyable car to drive regardless of whether the top is up or down.
The Ferrari California is meant at owners who desire a car which embodies everything the Prancing Horse represents in terms of sporty design and innovation but also seek a car with greater versatility than ever. The car will be officially unveiled to the public at the Paris International Car Show. However over the coming weeks new photographs and further details about it will also be published.
About the writer: Anthony Fontanelle is a 35yearold automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.
Familiar Great Fast New Cars To Check Out
Speed is something that many sports car lovers want to experience. To help you get that awesome feeling of flying there are a number of great fast new cars to check out. We are for the most part very familiar with these types of fast moving cars. The Saleen S7 Twain Turbo is said to be a fantastically fast car.
The aerodynamics of fast new cars like this will let you zip along even upside down. The 750 horsepower engine will make sure that the speed of this car keeps you glued to the seat of the car even when the car is not touching the ground. For those of you who like to experience this feeling of ultra speed.
This car was dubbed as being one of the fastest new cars to hit the streets when it was released in 1995. For ten great years the McLaren F1 held that title. The maximum speed this fast new car could achieve was 240mph. even though the McLaren F1 is considered as being one of the fast new cars there are many items about this car that can make it an exotic car as well.
The F1 McLaren was made from costly carbon fiber. The engine compartment lid was a gold covering as this was considered as being a good heat deflecting material. As this car is made from carbon fibers it is very light causing this car to be able to travel at very high speeds. There is one other feature about the McLaren F1 that makes it unlike the other fast new cars.
This is the placing of the drivers seat. In many of the other cars you will find the drivers seat is placed at the right or left side front seats. The V12 McLaren F1 has the driver sitting in the very middle of the front section. In short where the usual front seats are the drivers seat is the only seat. Behind this seat there are two jump seats. These are located on ether side of the drivers seat.
The Ferrari F430 is yet another of the many fast new cars that can be found. This car has an aluminum structured body. This light weight substance allows the driver to push the car to the ultimate fast speeds. For this car it takes about 4 seconds to reach about 60 mph. the maximum speed that this car can reach is that of 190pmh.
There are cars and then there are fast new cars. These really fast cars are designed to reach the high speeds of 190mph quite quickly. These are fantastic cars not only to look at but also to drive. For lovers of speed these are the ideal cars to buy.
About the writer: Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on internet marketing for years. For more information on fast new cars visit his site at FAST NEW CARS