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Lego Land-Rover Defender 110 [W/Video]

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May 192012
 

 

Sheepo’s Garage built a fully-functional 1:8.5 scale version of a Land Rover Defender 110.

Car Toy Features:

  • Radio-controlled
  • 5+R speeds secuential gearbox, with auto clutch.
  • 2-speeds transfer case
  • RWD and AWD modes
  • The maximal speed in high range 5th speed is around 4 kph(2.5mph)
  • Front and rear live axles with long-travel suspension
  • 3 IR recievers and 7 PF motors
  • 4-cylinder fake engine
  • The steering system is based in the real live axles system
  • It has disc brakes in all wheels
  • Disasembly the bodywork removing only 4 pins and the steering wheel

News Source: Sheepo’s Garage

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Kingdoms of Amalur: Project Copernicus – First Trailer

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May 192012
 

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38 Studios unveiled the first Trailer of Project Copernicus, the MMO set in the same world as Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

“Project Copernicus” expected to launch in June 2013.

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Report: No Cost Saving on Jetta and Passat Interiors

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May 192012
 

Car critics found after 2011 Jetta debut, a degrading in material quality and less interior content.

Jae Min, chief designer-group interior at VW’s Design Center California is claiming that there is not cost taken out of Jetta and Passat Interiors.

Jae Min claims that the money was simply re-distributed,”from here to there.” also adding  that the Volkswagen was able to lower the starting price of both models because of more flexible vehicle architectures and moving production from Germany to the United States.

Jetta sales jumped to 43.9 percent this year and Passat sales have firing increase to 80.9 percent.

Source: Ward’s Automotive

Origin Waives Distribution Fees for Crowd-Funded Games

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May 192012
 

90-Day Global Offer Will Help Developers Reach Millions Of Gamers Worldwide

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) announced today a program to waive distribution fees on Origin™ for any developer that has a successfully crowd-funded, ready-to-publish downloadable PC game. Origin will provide distribution services free of charge for 90 days after the game’s launch, giving new crowd-funded games a chance to reach the growing Origin audience of more than 12 million registered users worldwide.

“The public support for crowd-funding creative game ideas coming from small developers today is nothing short of phenomenal,” said David DeMartini, Senior Vice President of Origin at EA. “It’s also incredibly healthy for the gaming industry. Gamers around the world deserve a chance to play every great new game, and by waiving distribution fees on Origin we can help make that a reality for successfully crowd-funded developers.”

Via websites like Kickstarter, crowd-funding has emerged as an exciting new method for entrepreneurs with creative game ideas to gather financial support to start their development ventures. Origin can help ready-to-publish games quickly reach a global audience of millions of PC and online gamers, ready for purchase, download and play.

“Crowd-funded projects are like the ‘people’s choice awards’ — a way for gaming fans to express what they want to buy and play,” said Jane Jensen, President, Pinkerton Road. “It’s great to see a big publisher like EA acknowledging that and opening up distribution opportunities for these games.”

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The Golf GTI Black Dynamic

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May 182012
 

Black as the night, with a black-and-red interior, 360 PS (265 kW) TSI engine and a lowered sport suspension, the GTI Black Dynamic makes a lasting impression. Nine Volkswagen apprentices from four professions produced this custom Golf in only seven months. One of the special features: GTI lettering in the doors and hatch with handmade characters. Another highlight is the 1,800 watt sound system installed in the boot and visible beneath a specially manufactured plexiglas sheet, with nine loudspeakers. The team of four women and five men between the ages of 18 and 23 chose the motto “sporty driving” for the customisation of the production GTI.

One of the things that future automotive mechatronics technician Martin Schmidt (22) took care of was the stamping the GTI lettering in a deep-drawing process. “For our team, the GTI Black Dynamic is the high point of our training,” he said. “The amount that we have learned is incredible, and we have developed our own ideas and implemented them in ‘our’ car. Where else do you get an opportunity like that?” he added enthusiastically.

The custom features of the Black Dynamic were all produced by the apprentices: the sport seats upholstered in black-and-red Alcantara and leather, interior door trim with decorative red seams, the Deep Black Metallic exterior finish combined with flat anthracite film trim, the engine and gearbox management tuned to produce and transmit an extra 150 PS, the oversized exhaust system and the eight-piston brake system.

Under the guidance of their trainers, Detlef Weiner and Björn Schallhorn, the apprentices, who are among the best in their classes, planned the entire design and created the respective project plans. Furthermore, they selected the appropriate parts from the Volkswagen model range, negotiated with suppliers, and performed their own work on the car. Finally, the future paint technicians, vehicle mechatronics technicians, interior constructors and process mechanic gave “their GTI” its name: Golf GTI Black Dynamic.

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LEGO Batman: Arkham City

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May 182012
 

Warner Bros.  released new LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes themed shots that parody Batman: Arkham City’s black and white marketing campaign

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid starts at $25,995

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May 182012
 
  • Ford dealers are now taking orders for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, which will be more affordable than Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy
  • Class-exclusive technologies include hands-free liftgate, active park assist for easier parallel parking and next-generation SmartGauge® with EcoGuide to help customers increase their fuel economy
  • C-MAX will launch this fall as part of Ford’s power of choice strategy to deliver leading fuel economy across its lineup while tripling electrified vehicle production capacity by 2013

Ford dealers are starting to place orders for America’s most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle – the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid – with innovative technologies such as a hands-free liftgate, spaciousness for five passengers and cargo as well as the fun-to-drive character shared with well-handling cars including Ford Focus.

The C-MAX is a compact hybrid utility vehicle and the company’s first dedicated line of hybrids. The 2013 C-MAX Hybrid will be available this fall with a base price of $25,995 – approximately $500 lower than the Toyota Prius v’s base price.

The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid will follow later this year with better electric-mode fuel economy and overall driving range than the Prius plug-in hybrid.

“C-MAX Hybrid offers better fuel economy, performance, technology and functionality than Prius v – and C-MAX Hybrid customers will pay less at the dealership and at the pump,” said Ken Czubay, vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Ford is delivering the power of choice for leading fuel economy across its lineup – from EcoBoost to electrified vehicles – because customers increasingly want to save money at the pump, even as gas prices rise over time.”

The C-MAX Hybrid blends fuel economy with performance, with projected best-in-class horsepower and torque along with Ford’s third-generation powersplit technology that allows for higher speed while in electric mode than Toyota Prius v.

C-MAX Hybrid benefits from 20 years of research and innovation behind the software and hardware technology driving it, with many of Ford’s almost 500 hybrid vehicle-related patents contained within.

That means that along with SYNC® with MyFord Touch®, drivers get class-exclusive features like hands-free liftgate (offering hands-free cargo access with a simple kicking motion), SmartGauge® with EcoGuide, regenerative braking and an advanced lithium-ion (li-ion) battery pack that is being used for the first time in a Ford hybrid.

C-MAX Hybrid – being built on Ford’s global C-segment platform – also benefits from a proven design and nameplate with more than 156,000 units of the gasoline version sold in Europe since its 2010 launch.

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Microsoft Announces Return of PC and Xbox 360 Offer for Students

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May 182012
 

Students who buy select Windows 7-based PCs for school can get a free Xbox 360 console with purchase.

Microsoft Corp. today announced the return of its successful student offer that allows students buying a qualifying Windows 7-based PC to also get a free Xbox 360 4GB console. The offer is available for current students while supplies last, starting May 20 at participating retailers in the U.S.; a similar offer will be available starting May 18 at participating retailers in Canada. Terms and conditions will vary by participating retailer.

Together, a Windows 7-based PC and an Xbox 360 console provide students the functionality they need for school while also helping them stay connected to friends and family far away. To take advantage of this offer, students or their parents must provide valid student identification as defined by the participating retailer. Participating retailers may change over the course of the promotion, but will include Best Buy, Fry’s Electronics, Dell.com, HPDirect.com, Microsoft Stores and NewEgg.com in the U.S., and Best Buy, Dell.ca, Future Shop, Staples and The Source in Canada.

How many rugby players can you fit in a Chevrolet Aveo?

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May 182012
 

Chevrolet is calling local amateur and semi-professional rugby clubs across the UK to tackle a new kind of challenge, by squeezing as many of their players as possible into the New Aveo, at dealers across the UK, in a bid to win new kit and rugby goodies for their team.

Chevrolet UK will host a league table of participating clubs via its facebook site (www.facebook.com/chevroletuk) to see how many players can be squeezed into the Aveo, a car that’s much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. By the end of 2012, the league tables will be collated and an overall winner decided.

“This is a great opportunity for local rugby clubs to get themselves in the news during the close season, and to keep their competitive spirit going through the summer,” said Chevrolet UK Managing Director Mark Terry. “It’s also a great way to demonstrate the Aveo’s incredibly flexible interior space. While I wouldn’t recommend driving with a full rugby team in the car, it does show how much interior capacity the Aveo has. It’s also a much more aggressive and masculine looking car than many of its rivals, and we believe this will give it added appeal to younger male motorists as well as more traditional supermini buyers.”

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Batman: Arkham City – Harley Quinn’s Revenge Official Full Trailer

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May 182012
 

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The Psycho B**** wants her revenge

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Ultimate Supercar Show down Video: Bugatti Veyron vs Lamborghini Aventador vs Lexus LFA vs McLaren MP4-12C

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May 172012
 

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Ultimate showdown made by Motor Trend. They pits Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Aventador,  Lexus LFA, McLaren and MP4-12C against each other

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The Last of Us – The Truck Ambush Trailer

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May 162012
 

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Buckle that seat belt, Ellie!

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Video: Experience Buick | Marisa Miller

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May 162012
 

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The director of the Ad is very intelligent not making Marisa wearing a Swimsuit in the video, because if he does, the car will be invisible

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Halo 4 Infinity Multiplayer

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May 162012
 

The hub of the “Halo 4″ multiplayer experience is the UNSC Infinity – the largest starship in the UNSC fleet that serves as the center of your Spartan career. Here you’ll build your custom Spartan-IV supersoldier, and progress your multiplayer career across all “Halo 4″ competitive and cooperative game modes. Surrounded by the sights, sounds and crew of the biggest vessel in the UNSC fleet, your multiplayer experience will be embedded in the fiction of “Halo” like never before, where your progress and game choices affect your appearance, arsenal, and role on the battlefield.

· Spartan Ops. The story of the UNSC Infinity intersects with the “Halo 4″ campaign, then continues on in a brand-new, story-driven experience known as Spartan Ops. A first of its kind and exciting new addition to the “Halo” franchise, Spartan Ops is an episodic adventure that blends immersive storytelling, high-quality cinematics, and action-packed gameplay to deliver an unprecedented serialized experience.

Through a weekly series of cinematic episodes on Xbox LIVE, Spartan Ops will tell the continuing story of the UNSC Infinity, following the events of “Halo 4.” These episodes will center on the UNSC Infinity leaders and crew, and a new team of Spartans – Majestic Squad. These cinematic episodes will provide the backdrop for the weekly Spartan Ops gameplay missions. Playable in single-player or cooperatively (with up to three friends), explore the corners of Requiem in these objective-based missions, and help uncover the secrets of the mysterious Forerunner world.

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New generation 1.6 turbo begins powertrain renewal at Opel

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May 162012
 
  • 1.6 liter spark ignition direct injection turbo engine with Start/Stop system
  • 13 percent less CO2 and fuel consumption than predecessor
  • High-torque concept maximizes refinement
  • Three all new engine families within 12 months
Opel is fundamentally renewing its engine range. Three completely new gasoline and diesel families are replacing the core of the current portfolio. The aim is to take an industry lead, not just with fuel consumption and emissions but with specific torque and noise reduction.The first new engine to be introduced is a turbocharged 1598 cc, four-cylinder gasoline unit with direct injection and Start/Stop. The new SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) ECOTEC engine will be available in various power outputs and across several car lines. Production at the Szentgotthardt plant in Hungary will begin in late 2012.

Smooth acceleration, strong pulling power, low noise levels and low fuel consumption were the main focus. The emphasis was on torque with the engineers achieving up to 187.5 Nm per liter of displacement – a benchmark for gasoline engines produced in high volume. Maximum torque is up to 300 Nm and is already available at 1,700 rpm. Peak power of up to 200 hp is reached at 4,700 rpm. Compared to the predecessor 1.6 liter turbocharged gasoline engine, fuel consumption and CO2 have been cut by 13 percent.

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