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| The 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta |
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| The 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta |
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
HOT CAR OF THE DAY: The Brand Spanking New 2013 FERRARI F12 Berlinetta
A Tale of 2 Kings: The 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY versus The 2013 HONDA ACCORD - The Battle continues…
This
is an age-old battle for sales supremacy in the midsize sedan segment that has
been raging on for the past 30 years… HERE are the latest entries from the 2
giants who have been skirmishing for the top spot.
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| The 2012 Toyota Camry and the 2013 Honda Accord |
Interestingly,
both Japanese, both offering amazing build quality, great 2nd hand
values, low repair/maintenance costs, and mid-level pricing. These 2 car makers seem to have gotten the
perfect mix to keep these models flying out the dealerships more quickly than anything
else the competition has to offer. Both
the Camry and the Accord also, especially here in Nigeria have a loyal fanbase
that have either owned an earlier model or have been loyal repeat-customers to
either the Toyota or Honda sedan.
Let’s see what the latest entrants have to
offer
Really - it's the little details that matter. Subtle things that an ordinary
person might overlook are everything to a car guy/girl who would live with his/her
brand new pride-and-joy over the next 3-4years.
The truth is, that these cars are not really designed from a spare-no-expenses
standpoint, such as the high-end luxury flagships that automakers produce to
show how far they can go technologically. No. These cars are designed by
committee. They are designed, manufactured to save costs on production
processes, and marketed to appeal to as wide a category of people as possible,.
Priority, here is to sell as many units as possible, and increase profit
margins.
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| Interiors: (Left) The 2012 Toyota Camry and (Right) The 2013 Honda Accord |
In the largest automobile market in the world, the U.S. market, last year
alone (in 2011) the Camry sold 308,510 units while the Accord moved 235,625
units. Very impressive numbers - by any standard.
Dear T.O.T. Readers – Apologies for the Break, People! I’m Baaaaack!!!
Sorry
for the break in transmission guys, we’re back to regular programming!!!
Keep
checking back for the latest in motoring, lifestyle and inspiration, right here
on TAIWO ONALAJA TODAY!!!
Thankyou
Yours Truly
Signed
Taiwo Onalaja
Friday, 7 September 2012
MOTORING: Unveiled!!! The All-New NEW 2013 MAZDA 6 !!!
The 2014 Mazda 6 was unveiled at the 2012 Moscow Auto
Show. The model unveiled, as well as all specifications
released, are for the Russian market only. U.S. specifications will be announced
at a later date. A major change on the
line-up is that the 2013 model was conspicuously without the outgoing model's
272-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine option. But no details were released on the U.S.
version of the midsize sedan, or whether the V6 will remain on the US/Global market line-up.
The Russian-spec 2013 Mazda 6 gets two engine
choices: a 148-horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a 189-horsepower
Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. No plans for hybrid or diesel
options were mentioned.
MORE PICS / MORE INFO HERE
Ever Dreamt of owning James Bond’s ASTON MARTIN DBS? Well, Now you can!!! (Also the ‘Must See’ Official Auction Catalogue for Bond’s 50th Anniversary)
Christie's is an international company that offers art auctions and private sales to clients around the globe. This year, to mark off the 50th anniversary of the British secret agent’s escapades, they will be auctioning a variety of items from the film’s illustrious series - all the way back to the first film – DR. NO starring Sean Connery released in 1962
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| Intense car chase scene from Quantum of Solace |
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| The Damaged Grand Tourer after filming |
That’s enough to take the shine off of any ultra-luxury dream car. But, don’t worry, it’ll be getting a proper patch-up before you have the opportunity to purchase the vehicle for a jaw-dropping amount of money.
Christie’s has announced the charity auction, beginning in late September, with Bond’s flashy wheels, the 6-liter, V12, 510 Horsepower Aston Martin DBS two-door Coupe, taking the top spot.
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| The 2008 Aston Martin DBS - what the restored car will look like |
The
entire auction seems tailor-made for the Bond devotee who wants to collect
obscure memorabilia like, say, a smaller-scale replica of the space shuttle
used in 1979′s Moonraker (see pg. 62 in the OFFICIAL AUCTION
CATALOGUE - Link provided below) or Pierce Brosnan’s two-piece charcoal suit
worn in 1999′s The World Is Not Enough (pg. 100-101). Also up for
auction, rather unbelievably, is a “Please Do Not Disturb” sign that afforded a
degree of privacy to Bond (and perhaps someone else) in a hotel room in 1964′s Goldfinger
(pg. 28-29).
My
personal favorite? The golden belt worn by Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher
Lee) during, The Man with the Golden Gun
(1974). The belt is fastened by two buckles - which are golden bullets (pg.
54-55). Nice!
Hit the Jump HERE for more details as well as your link to view the exclusive catalogue!!!
Thursday, 6 September 2012
MOTORING: HOT CAR OF THE DAY!!! The Fantastic 2013 BMW M5
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| The 2013 BMW M5 |
As
if the standard 5 Series wasn’t beautiful/performance oriented enough! BMW’s M
division GmbH, hot rod tuning arm has added a HUGE dollop of Smoking Hot Sauce
to an already amazing recipe… The Result?
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A unique Twin-Turbocharged & Intercooled 4.4
liter V8 engine generating 560 Horsepower
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Awe-inspiring 0 – 100 km/h acceleration of 3.7
seconds
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A unique, reinforced and re-ratio’d, 7-speed
dual-clutch auto/ 6-Speed manual transmission;
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A unique, electronic limited-slip differential
with unique aluminum horse-collar mounts for added rigidity.
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A unique suspension with forged aluminum
components
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A unique variable-ratio steering gear with
hydraulic boost
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A unique braking system, comprising
iron-and-aluminum brake rotors clamped by unique radial-mount, monoblock front
calipers housing six asymmetrically sized pistons per wheel;
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A unique M5 19-inch light alloy wheel package: Front
Rubber 265/40 R19 tires, and wider 295/40 R19 Rear Rubber
This
is a specially tuned 5 Series for the gentleman with a driving ‘wild side’… Check out the special front bumpers with massive twin air intakes, as well as the quad-exhaust tail pipes! A
beast of a Car. Definitely qualifies for our HOT CAR OF THE DAY!!!
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
MOTORING: HOLD YOUR BREATH… It’s the 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II
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| The 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II |
How
could you possibly improve on the existing Rolls-Royce Flagship? Difficult?
Correct! The 2013 carries over the awesomeness of the most opulent brand the
world has ever known – with just a few improvements to make even the best better!
Complementing
the already corpulent 453-bhp, 531 lb.-ft. of torque, direct-injection
6.7-liter V-12 engine is an even smoother ZF 8-speed automatic transmission
that makes the Phantom accelerate to speed with fervor, much like a jetliner
taking flight. The added benefit of more gears improve the car’s fuel economy
by 10%. For more vigorous drivers, available for the first time is a dynamic
package that includes stiffer anti-roll bars, suspension and sportier gearbox
and brake settings.
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| Unmatched opulence... The 2013 Rolls Royce Phantom Series II |
453
Horsepower not too big a deal? Your 2010
Honda Accord generates 190 horsepower (even in V6 guise just 272). Oh sorry sir…
Did I hear you say you drive a Mercedes S-Class S550? Well, that’s also only just
382 horsepower. Silence… Please... just kidding :-)
CLICK HERE to see More Photos (The Sedan, Coupe & Drophead Coupe Versions)
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