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Autosport International 2012 Full Coverage

I have been blogging since the Autosport International 2012 started on Thursday and I realised that, I need to have a post for each article I posted during the show. Here they are!

And last video Caterham Live Action Arena

BMW M3 Chrome, BMW M5, BMW New 3 Series 
New Porsche 911, Porsche 918 RSR, Porsche 911 GT3, Porsche Cayman R
Ginetta
Aston Martin DBR9
Mini Countryman and WRC version, Original Mini
Subaru Impreza
Ferrari 458, Ferrari 250 GTO
Lexus LFA
Jaguar XJR-S
Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Defender
Audi R8 GT
McLaren MP4-12C
Nissan GTR
Lamborghini Gallardo
Classic F1 Race Car, present F1 cars
Porsche 550 Spyder and LeMans racer 
Drayson Electric Racing Car
KTM
Ariel Atom 
Bugatti Veyron’s brake disk
Nobel
Ford Focus and Fiesta WRC
David Coulthard
Fiat 500 Van
Pop Bang Colour
First day photos
http://uygarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/autosport-international-2012-birmingham.html
A Fashion Statement by Ginetta
http://uygarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-statement-by-ginetta-autosport.html
Second day photos with Tiff Needell
http://uygarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/autosport-international-2012-day-2.html
Models from the show
http://uygarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/autosport-international-2012-models.html
http://uygarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-models-autosport-international.html
Porsche Stand
http://uygarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/porsche-autosport-international-2012.html
Third and Fourth Days
http://uygarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/autosport-international-2012-days-3-and.html

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Autosport International 2012 Days 3 and 4

This is the last album from the show! There are similar photos with previous albums but from different angle and some more interesting things ;) Ferrari 458, BMW M3 Chrome, David Coulthard, Mini Countryman, Electric powered racer, Classic Formula 1 racer, Ginetta cars, Porsche 550 Spyder (Let me know if I am wrong), replica Lancia Stratos,  Nobel and Live Action Arena! 
I had lots of rubber on my face while taking those photos :)
And I cannot skip Ian Cook (Pop Bang Colour). He paints his work only using by remote cars and tyres!
More photos are on Facebook Gallery

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Autosport International 2012 Day 2

You can find the new photos from the Autosport International 2012. The show takes place in a very big area, one day was not enough to see everything.

And I met with Tiff Needell. He was very nice person and friendly to chat. It was a great chance to met with him.

More photos are available at Facebook Gallery
For more information Autosport International.

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Porsche, Ferrari: Merchandise Addiction

Today I wanted to share my own collection of “things”, which I bought from the car merchandise shops! I know all of these things are overpriced, because they have a car brand on them. Everyone knows this thing and everyone buys them! Actually, I couldn’t place my Porsche Design shoes, broken Ferrari Pit crew watch and Ferrari mug!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Post of 2011: Jimmy Choo Coffee Sleeve!

Many people usually say, there is no point to spend money on Porsche Design pen, Ferrari watch or Bentley iPad case! From one point of view, this is right. These products have higher prices due their brand, not based on their functionality. I totally understand this interpretation.

And now, people who complain about Porsche Design or Ferrari store products; tell me what you think about a leather coffee sleeve by Jimmy Choo. This superb product offers to insulate the heat generate by the coffee and transferred to your hand through a leather cover. In normal conditions, every coffee shop provides free sleeve made from paper. However, some people thought this is not showing my style and my wealth. And started to look for other alternatives. As Jimmy Choo realised this opportunity and released a stylish, expensive and a bit pointless leather coffee sleeve!
Excellent gift idea, if you want to buy something from Jimmy Choo!
Porsche Design or Ferrari store are not alone anymore!

If you want to buy!
http://eu.jimmychoo.com/cruise-12/rika/invt/113rikamoc/
http://eu.jimmychoo.com/cruise-12/rika/invt/247rikagle/

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Jimmy Choo

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Frank Stephenson

A few hours ago, I found some interviews with Frank Stephenson on YouTube. If you don’t know Frank, I am sure you know his designs; BMW X5, Mini, Maserati MC12, Maserati Quattroporte, Ferrari F430, Ferrari 612, Fiat 500, McLaren MP4-12C and many other cars. In my opinions, he will be remembered as one of the most influential car designer in his era. Especially his interpretation of the new Mini and new Fiat 500 are the most remarkable cars of this century, and never getting old Quattroporte! 
We will find more about him on these interviews. And additional information to his Wikipedia page, he stayed in Istanbul, Turkey for six years!

Part 1

Part 2

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Mini, Fiat, McLaren

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Ferrari 599XX: A Bit Faster

Ferrari revealed a relatively faster 599! If you find the 599XX slow, the hard-core version of 599GTB. Here you have the opportunity to own a faster 599, 599XX Evolution. Like the “slower” model, it is packed up with Formula 1 technology. Active rear wing and front splitter, two flaps in the rear open and close to adjust the down force on rear axle. This relatively faster model has extra 20PS and achieves to produce 750PS with 700nm torque.

Unfortunately, you cannot drive your relatively faster 599 on streets. It is offered by the Ferrari Corse Clienti and it is designed for tracks.

My opinion: Go for a 599 GTO, it is very fast and can be driven on the streets without any problem, also offers much better comfort than the XX Evolution.

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Ferrari
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Lancia with A New Face

Flash news from Ferrari! The legendary designer Lorenzo Ramaciotti is assigned to create a new design identify for Chrysler and Lancia. For those of you, don’t know the present situation: Ferrari is owned by Fiat, Chrysler and Lancia is also owned by Fiat; so they are under the same company.
Ramaciotti had significant design contributions on Ferrari F430, 550 Maranello and 612 Scaglietti. Based on these state of art beautiful cars, I can say one thing! In five-year time, we will see exquisite Lancia and Chrysler models on market. This revision on design identify will definitely increase the market share of these two brands.
Just think about Kia five years ago and now! It will happen the same with Lancia and Chrysler as well.

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Ferrari
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Car of the Day #37 Ferrari 250 GTO

Ferrari 250 GTO from Top Gear Live Birmingham!

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Car of the Day #35 Ferrari California

Ferrari’s only coupe-cabrio four seater car :) And V8 engine at the front. Ferrari places the V8 engine at the back. This car is an exception.