Batman Car For Sale USD 4 Billion

FLORIDA - If you're one big fan and fond of a sequel to Batman Returns, this was it. Ebay buying and selling websites has Batman car displayed in the "window dressing".

The buyer would have to have adequate enough because the nominal account is counted as a Batman car collector's item, very rare, and legendary. The price offered was 499,000 U.S. dollars, or approximately USD 4.5 billion.

According to the seller, the car Batman (Batmobile), this is one of three cars ever built for film director Tim Burton is. Indeed, outside there are many who try to sell replica, but this one is guaranteed and completed supporting documents.

Batmobile has a length of 6 meters and 2.4 meters wide. Massive hissing sound followed by a thundering out of the 350ci V8 engine which is firmly in the framework of the Chevrolet Impala 1967. According to data on the museum, when this car was on display, behind the "black shell" there is a jet turbine aircraft, Rolls-Royce and the "nose" of the Harrier fighter jets.

Until this afternoon, bids on new Ebay reached 301,100 U.S. dollars or equivalent to USD 2.7 billion. Unfortunately, the Batmobile is not for sale package to the Batcave (Batman's secret cave.) Maybe Bruce Wayne still need to hide the car the other Batman.

Chinese Women millionaires, enthusiast "Supersport Car"

Bugatti Veyron in China sold at USD 53.4 billion. 

Cheung Yan (Zhang Yin), one China's super rich women

Behind the greatness of China's auto sales in the last two years, comes a new phenomenon. Sales of luxury cars and super sport rose 60 percent last year: from 948 units (2009) to 1,500 units. For comparison, in the United States, a car worth 100,000 dollars sales rose 35 percent last year: from 6300 units (2009) to 8500 units.

Of the total, is still far away! But interestingly, as explained dealer that sells European super car manufacturer in the country, many of those buyers are women. Well ...!

Lily Liu, 44, a resident of Beijing, although in his home has been hanging out Porsche 911 Carrera S AG worth 1.2 million yuan and Aston Martin, he still wants to buy another luxury car. Apparently, Lily Liu is President of a construction company.

She says she is very proud of the car super sport because the center of attention when more muter-muter around Beijing. "Cars tight identical with a man's world. Women can also buy them. With this car, the status and capabilities of women with the same guy, "he commented.

Other facts, as released Hurun Research Institute in Shanghai, one third of China's billionaires are women. They love expensive sports cars. According to Fiat SpA, the percentage of women buy a Maserati in China, three times in Europe. While Ferrari, twice the world average.

Most Many

Described, the number of millionaires in China grew 6.1 percent last year, that is 875,000 people. Other data, 20 of the world's richest women, 11 came from China. One of them, Cheung Yan (also known as Zhang Yin), founder and chairwoman Nine Dragons Paper Ltd. Hilings. 5.6 billion dollar fortune.

Sarah Yao, 36, one Chinese woman who is tempted by a sports car. He bought another sports car to add to her collection to 9, including two Maserati. He said, will fly to Italy to study "drive" Maserati.

"Now, many women do men's jobs," said Yao, one of the owners of Castel Hotel in the coastal city of Qingdao. "We worked very hard. So fair respect ourselves now. "

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Maserati sales in China last year rose 50 percent to 400 units. The number is passed Italy and is now the second market in the world. So tell Christian Gobber, Managing Director of Maserati in China. Buyers of women in China rose 30 percent, while in Europe only 10 per cent.

Ferrari Sales last year rose nearly 50 percent to 300 units. Buyer women about 20 percent. Edwin Fenech, president of Ferrari Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, explains, Ferrari hopes to increase sales in the country, both for consumers and drive it own.

"In China many people have money, but does not drive his own car. You have to wait for people out of the back seat, then let sit in the front seat, "said Fenech.

Meanwhile, according to Amedeo Felisa, Ferrari CEO in China, many women control the business. They worked very hard, have money and can buy a Ferrari. "We never expected the sale was triggered by a woman. In my opinion, this only happens in China, "he said. That's why, last year, 599 GTO, Ferrari's fastest car made limited 599 units, on display in Beijing.

Lamborghini last year obtained a sales increase three-fold, 247 units. "Lamborghini's newest showroom space in Southeast China, the first female buyers," said Zhang Jie, a woman in a Lamborghini salesman.

Hence, this year VW Bugatti brought to China. "We think China will become the largest luxury car market in the world," said Weiming Soh, Executive President of Bugatti China in Beijing.

Bugatti USD 53 Billion

Price of super luxury cars in China more than other countries. Buyers have to pay twice the price selling in the United States. Maserati GranTurismo kupe, sold for 332,678 dollars. While in the United States only 139,700 dollars.

Two times more expensive!

Ferrari California priced 527,924 dollars, in the United States only $ 200,000. As written in the China Daily, super sport Bugatti Veyron sold 40 million yuan and Rolls Royce Phantom (the longer the distance the wheel axis) 10 million yuan.

"China super car market is growing faster than expected. In Europe and the United States actually tend to go down, "said Stephan Winkelmann, President & CEO of Lamborghini SpA Automobile. China was now a second market after Amerika.Karena Lambo was also a special edition Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce in the showcase at the Beijing Auto Expo last year. The amount is limited, only 10 units and priced 8 million yuan. Apparently there are already booked.

"Many successful entrepreneurs in recent years," said Paul Harris, Director of Rolls-Royces Asia-Pacific. Previous customer Rolls-Royce is the celebrity and hotel. "Now the young entrepreneur grew with China," he continued.

He also predicted that China will become the largest market of Rolls-Royce with a target of 300-400 units per year, or 15-20 percent of the sales of Rolls-Royce in the world in the coming 5-7 years.

According to Forbes, the number of millionaires in China grew faster than any other country except the U.S.. Hurun complete data, 825 000 Chinese billionaires have a wealth of over 10 million yuan. Meanwhile, who has a wealth of over 100 million yuan, 55,000 people.

Tragic, BMW Cleft Two

FLORIDA - A two-door BMW M3 sedan split into two parts in a single accident in the area of ​​South Shore Boulevard, Wellington, Florida, USA. Events that occurred on Tuesday morning (01/25/2011) local time was immediately claimed the lives of the driver, Daniel Portela (29).

"Portela wearing a safety belt. Unfortunately, he can not control the car at the corner because of drunk driving in conditions,"explained Sergeant John Churchill of Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Wellington.

Viewing conditions at the scene, another conclusion is controlled cars crossed the line. In high-speed, BMW-coded "E" is flying past slips until finally crashing into a tree and split. Until the first tree, Porleta still stuck on the bench. But a collision with a second tree threw her out.

There is no information whether there is resetting of computerization in the BMW M3. Speed ​​limit for the type of BMW M3 E90, E92, and E93 itself is 259 km per hour.

If you see the state of the car, then obviously this speed should be applied at the race track only. Ironically, Portela some time previously had to ask that. "Hi, I'm new at this forum. Anyone know a good track for me to try with this car?" Thus if the question that he wrote on a forum BMW car while showing off a photo before it is completely destroyed as it is now. However, according to Jalopnik, the question had not responded to other forum members. Too bad.

Price of USD 2.7 Billion from Barracuda "Fast & Furious 5"

Arizona - Remember the legacy of black 1970 Dodge Charger father Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) in The Fast and the Furious (2001)? Two-door sedan like a "monster" when removed from the garage. Impression of "scary" this could be appear because the size is larger than a modern sedan, strengthened by a machine that pops out of the hood and very "stubborn".

Well, what about the next Fast & Furious Five or Fast? There are no less "sinister" here. Justin Lin (director) will exhibit two-door 1971 Plymouth Barracuda green-black with a cavity and the head of the engine more "sticking" again. You can imagine the energy ejected from the heart pacemaker 636 Hemi.

With the appearance of "blink-blink", the Barracuda is like an ordinary die cast toys on display so the big boy. However, that is the size of 1:1 and can really ride, can even be bought.

For Sale For some reason, a large sedan that had entered in a number of scenes in Fast Five is actually sold, even before the movie is really running around the world. Although raises the question, which would have clearly become a special figure. Finished watching, he can simply speeding.

Sedan 3-speed automatic transmission, according to auctioneer Barrett-jackson.com company will be released with an offering price of 308,000 U.S. dollars.

Besides holding Hemi engine, this sedan was built by Art Morrison chassis base G Force and has Wilwood rate freeze brand on wheels Budnik. The engine inter cooler apply and keeps the carburetor (Ultra Dominator).

There is also a vintage room temperature control, leather upholstery with a special design, and three DVD screens mounted on the dashboard exclusive. Besides this, there are many other details that have changed the status of this ancient car into a luxury car.

Barracuda engined these towering will be visually appealing meal in Fast Five with a number of cars like the Honda NSX, Porsche, Ford GT40, a Corvette Grand Sport of unique designs, and a Ford SUV Gurkha fighters.

The British government created The people Moped Rentals

WELTON - For those of you citizens of the Capital, would have heard the community "bike 2 work", active community groups who use the bicycle as primary transportation for the home and away from home or office. If in Britain there are wheels 2 Work (W2W), a government program that rent mopeds (small motor) with a light price to help residents that are difficult to get public transport. Tenants, other than workers and are students (of course already have a license).

W2W is a small part of a chain of transportation programs that are run by the British government with the theme "Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon '.

This year the government prepares the budget 560 million pounds to improve the effectiveness of transportation and W2W one of them. At least 200 moped (small bike) set up for small towns throughout the UK with about 360,000 pounds of funding from local governments. Thus, one unit rented mopeds at 8.5 pounds per week.

Chris Hodder, the representative of the British Motorcycle Federation Users (The British Motorcyclists Federation / BMF) of Government Relations said, "The government created the Wheels 2 Work is an initiative of low cost compared to other transportation programs, also shows the excess use of motorbikes in public."

UK Local Transport Minister Norman Baker said, "The money is invested wisely in the local transport initiatives are very helpful, both in terms of economy and reduction in carbon emissions. A solution 'win-win' for both local residents and the entire state."

Motorcycle Auction World's Highest

Arizona - The big feet or Big Toe. He had the highest achievement in the world motorcycle version Guinness Book of World Records for six years (1999 to 2005). Big Toe's work Tom Wilberg of Sweden sponsored by the company's battery chargers, CTEK Charger Smarter.

2.3 meters tall and weighs more than 1.5 tons (1633 kilograms). It has two 1.7 meter diameter earth mover tires, painted yellow and ride of frightening. Giant iron horse is carrying machine old Jaguar Type E (1975) 5300 cc SOHC, 2-valve, 12-cylinder-powered 300 hp. Suspension and steering using a homemade system of hydraulic pumps.

Another advantage, motorcycles ever popular 2006, hanging out in Adbanstar International Motor Show 2006-2007 and campaign in 13 major cities around the U.S., is equipped with features Entertainment, ranging from CD / DVD complete with TV monitors. The unit "built" hand made for six years more and suck up the cost of 46,000 euros (Rp561, 1 million)

Now, Big Toe must end the "adventures" in the world and ready owned by private consumers. Because the unit will be on auction at the auction house Barrett-Jackson Auction Scottsdale Arizona, January 22, 2011. Even procession auction will be shown live on SPEED TV Channel at 17:00 local time.

Well, for those of you who want to have a Big Toe scary motor could be an alternative. The problem is, the cost of production is just translucent USD 500 million, how about the selling price!

10 Things Worth Caution When driving in China

Although then solid, orderly driver was in its path

CHINA - Traffic (Traffic) in China is in a "show off" (solid crawl). In such conditions, of course very uncomfortable to drive. In fact, reports the China Car Times, instead of driving cars very nice bamboo curtain country.

Especially in the western part of China, every driver on the track and often are not moved around or do the criss-cross. Though pressed for time, it is impossible to show off speeding because it was blocked.

Traffic in China can be orderly because it is set, ranging from about speed, the car must pass under the tunnel (underpass), special areas for overtaking, and the arrival direction of the car you do not want.

Incidentally you are in China and want to drive a car, consider the following 10 things.

1. Taxi drivers are the heavy traffic condition makes them sometimes do not heed the rules. Well, usually, before the passengers ride the route destination answered questions with the word "too far", "too short" or "not at him." And how to drive a car sometimes makes other riders miffed.

2. At pedestrian speed of 60 km per hour, the level of vigilance must be high, especially around the streets with no sidewalks. Other things that at 5 am, the human presence on the road can be anticipated is the way the morning.

3. Car arbitrarily when stuck queue, do not call or hear great music. Notice the car back or front (depending on road conditions) do not let passed and hit you. Instead, make sure your vehicle in a locked position (pull the hand brake.)

4. Dirty driver At the intersection, you want to turn right. Apparently, in front of any vehicle should turn, remained silent on the point because the wait for green light beacon light and it turns out he drove straight.

5. Located at the intersection point petty tyrant who can turn left and right, while you are streaking across the middle for a straight path. Attention vehicles from both sides of the outside lane suddenly because of stuck vehicles in front that does not turn but straight.

6. Criss-cross beacon lights when the red lights, sometimes there are one or two cars like break through. There is a good idea, before stopping, look behind the pace vehicle.

7. Like any new driver who just can not drive into the dense road traffic. More troublesome, he raced 20 km per hour on a path of 60 km per hour zone before the light beacon. More woe again, you try cut in a line signs near lamp that will light up red.

8.Police traffic Traffic In the big city with a dense, police Traffic flow regulator is a must. Must be in place or standing in a clear position while waiting for those who violate the rules.

9. Very dangerous street racer, young man speeding to his satisfaction, but to use cheaper vehicles. Worse yet, old vehicles and old enough and if met with them, quickly slip and leave.

10. The toll road truck driver in China, including the best in the world. But, like the truck driver suddenly overtake each other. Very dangerous if you're racing at high speed.

Chinese citizens struggle Buy a New Car

BEIJING - On 26 January, residents of Beijing, China, scrambling to buy a new car. The reason, local government provides only 20 000 police number from 240,000 to quota year. This restriction is in accordance with the policy of local governments that as of 1 January, limiting the purchase of new cars as a step to overcome the increasingly severe traffic congestion due to growth in the number of cars not comparable with the construction of new roads.

For consumers who want to buy a new car, will be done through a lottery. Remarkably, until now reportedly number of lottery enthusiasts already exceeds 100,000 people.

With this policy, the scale of consumers who may have a car one in five (1:5) aka 20 percent. However, consumers who specialized old car accident (can not be used), can buy a new vehicle using the old police numbers.

In addition to cutting the sale, the Beijing government still had other tricks to reduce congestion. The government also would prohibit the operation of cars that come from outside the area at rush hour.

China's automotive industry players argue, Beijing's efforts will not have much impact on reducing congestion. However, slowing sales that occurred this year are expected to make the government better prepare infrastructure, including improving the quality of mass transportation.

A little flash back, since 2009 China became the largest automotive market in the world beyond the United States. These records go back to survive in the past year, one of them driven by big sales in the national capital Beijing.

Ferrari Opus Books

ABU DHABI, - Ferrari was not only good at making sports cars with a tag of billions of dollars, but also a book called The Official Ferrari biography Opus worth USD 275,000 U.S. dollars. If the count is calculated, the price of this book is equivalent to the price of  ten Honda All New Jazz RS (USD  222.5 million).

Called opus, as reported by autoblog, because Ferrari described the paper as thick as 825 pages containing 200,000 words and 2,000 images are like a concert orchestra. Its contents, historical records of the early cars were created, including in the racing world.

Official Ferrari Opus was produced limited 30 copies with hand-stitched leather (hand made), plus a sprinkling of diamond grains formed 30 Prancing Horse logo. Once the exclusive, one country only rationed one book. Buyers of this book also have a chance enter sweepstakes have a replica of the Ferrari F1 racing car ever ridden 7 times world champion Michael Shumacher.

In addition to the most expensive version, Ferrari also offers a book with several models including a version of the Enzo, produced only 400 copies signed by all the world champions Ferrari are still living in the upper layer of silver. The price is USD 37,500.

Finally, the standard version produced 4100 copies with the signature of Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso cost of USD 4100.

Also be prepared edition of 500 copies Rampante Cavallino. Different from the last book is the signature of world champion (driver) Ferrari, including their victorious in the past and present. The book was priced USD 7000.

Beware! 10 Cars Burned Triggers

Car owners would not want to burn the vehicle engulfed in flames. Accident, not just overwrite the old old car, but luxury car can be happened. So, what causes sparks everywhere and it come from?

These are the sources of fire that warrant concern and scrutiny.

1. Exhaust leak. 

Steam heat is transferred to the fuel line hose is gradually broken and dripping gasoline.

2. Materials.  

Cloth, paper or cardboard material in the exhaust manifold or exhaust on fire and grabbed the other parts of flammable because of heat.

3. Leakage.  

Usually at petrol hose clamp binder is less good because, resulting in gasoline leak in the engine room and can be ignited when the engine in the engine-starter or when already hot.

4. Power steering hose. 

With high pressure oil and suffered damaged to make the oil spread into the exhaust manifold. Generally, the car suffered a power steering hose near the exhaust manifold. This will not happen if the tube is checked when the service involved.

5. Additions or optional on the fuel hoses. 

Usually, clamp not strong, as a result of gasoline leaks in space station and caught fire because the heat effect.

6. Solder.  

Note on a cable connection is less strong belongs alarms can be triggered by fire because of electrical short circuit.

7. Power cord.  

Because the crushed and peeled and touched the body that cause electrical short circuit.

8. Cable accumulate.  

Usually on the battery, regardless because of a shock. When touching the negative cable at battery or body, there was electrical short circuit.

9. Cable connection.  

Because less potent cause wires shorted wire between positive and negative. Coupled with a fuse that is too large, so that the wires become hot and smoke arising.

10. The biggest possibility is the O ring on the injector.  

If the signs are wet, carefully mean O ring is brittle making fuel out of the injector and if left unchecked and exposed to a heat engine, feeding the fire will arise.

Well, the message from the mechanics, do not repair or replace components associated with gasoline and oil, using synthetic materials. after the service, check around the engine, perhaps there are things left behind that can lead to fire.