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Green wheels Environmentally friend cars Riding high The new BMW 5 Series GT Dream machines When money is not an issue

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Cars by numbers curious numbers about cars we thought you might like to know…

3.65:

seconds needed for a 2002 Ferrari Enzo to go from 0 to100 Km/h

8,700,000: price in US$ paid in 1987 for a 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe (not available in the market today)

500 million:

number of passenger motor vehicles in the world today.

4,192: 209,000: number

of Toyota Prius sold in Japan alone in 2009, making it a record number

86,498:

number of cars circulating in Macau as of November 2009 90

number of cars built in the United States of America in 1900!

1,700,000:

price in US$ paid for a Bugatti Veyron, thus becoming the most expensive street car available nowadays…

The way we move with automotive vehicles is changing fast. The individual carbon footprint each one of us leaves behind chases us like a ghost and in many countries, this footprint is being taxed. In Macau it is not on the agenda, but we hope it will be soon.

The more we pollute, the more we will have to pay in the near future – especially if we consider the negative consequences to our ecological balance of driving excessively polluting cars.

If we don’t foresee a world without cars, we should at least try to change our habits and look for eco-friendlier vehicles for the sake of our own future.

The newly arrived decade promises a revolution in the way we drive, as fuel efficiency and cleanliness makes the headlines all over the world.

“Sustainability” and “environmentally friendly” are the words on everyone’s lips and so - and this comes as no surprise - cars are among those objects that must become “clean”.

In this Essential Cars issue we join the international trend and look for ecofriendly personal transport solutions – whether they be hybrid cars or those powered by other forms of alternative energy like electricity or hydrogen.

Our contribution to helping reduce some of Macau’s carbon footprint is to appeal to future car buyers directly – if you are planning on getting a new car, take into account the new 2010 models that are “cleaner” and just as fashionable as conventional cars. They might cost more, but in the long term they offer more value for money than conventional cars and even make you look smarter!

For comments and suggestions, please write to our editor at: essential@macaubusiness.com

OUR ESSENTIAL CAR ISSUE As mentioned in our Foreword, “green” cars are the future – either electric, hybrids, or those powered by hydrogen or ethanol – whatever you can think of, the only requisite is that they don´t pollute. No more dark clouds after accelerating!

Manufacturers´ long-term goals are focusing on battery-powered vehicles with good driving range and fast recharging. Imagine what the mobile phone industry went through! It might take some more time, but manufacturers are already betting on this segment. Besides improving the vehicle’s “clean” technology, manufacturers are also changing car weights, making them lighter and designing more active aerodynamics, as well as equipping the vehicles with stop-start systems to save energy and avoid unnecessary noise production and power waste. These are all ways of making cars “cleaner” and more efficient. In other words: allowing us to use our vehicles in more intelligent ways.

Macau is not a good example as there doesn’t seem to be much of a “clean” conscience among most of its residents. In a city with less than 90,000 passenger vehicles, would it have been very difficult to equip the entire public transport fleet of vehicles with electric batteries? Or force gaming operators to introduce electric cars as a statement when transporting their guests? Well, let’s not go there.

Macau is still very much more money oriented, isn’t it? What does ecology have to do with making money??? Let´s focus on what is good, nice and great for our health – green cars!

Seven tips to choose you car colour The colour of the car might reflect the driver’s personality, but it can be much more important than just good looks!

According to a study by researchers at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, silver cars are 50 percent less likely to be involved in a crash resulting in a serious injury than white cars. The least safe colours are brown, black and green.

According to optometrists, red is hard to see on the road and is the most controversial of all colours used in cars. Many drivers claim that by driving a red car they get stopped more often for speeding.

Half of white car drivers claim that white cars do not get dirty as fast as coloured cars, while the other half complain that they have to wash the car more often just to keep the clean look.

Black, red, and most other dark coloured cars absorb more UV rays than light cars, so they are more vulnerable to damage.

White is most visible at night, and it is easier to see red than black.

Owners of red and black cars say the interior warms up faster than other coloured cars. This is due to an absorption of heat rays from the sun. This doesn´t sound good for Macau summers…

Accident statistics show that grey cars are invisible in the fog and lime-yellow is most easily seen on cloudy days.

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Our pick! Pity it´s not “eco-friendly”…

Volvo XC60 - Model of the year 2010 The Volvo XC60 was named 2010 International Truck of the Year by the International Car of they Year (ICOTY) jury.

The Volvo XC60 is the first vehicle in a new generation of contemporary cross-over concepts. It is a combination of a traditional city vehicle and an XC vehicle aimed at young, professional urban people with an active life. The new model is now offered with Volvo’s two new five-cylinder diesel engines. The engines are a perfect combination of low fuel consumption, high performance and low noise levels. In addition, a front-wheel driven XC60 DRIVe model is available. It has the 2.4D version of the new five-cylinder diesel.

Safety design

The advanced front structure consists of deformation zones of different grades of steel, each one with a certain role to play in a collision. The structure is designed to help provide increased protection in a frontal collision.

Side structures of different grades of steel and a number of tubes and members are all designed to “move” the

body to the side, helping to reduce the risk of passenger compartment intrusion. Volvo’s Side Impact Protection System helps absorb the forces in order to maintain an adequate space for the passengers. If a rollover accident should occur, the Roll-Over Protection System helps to protect the passengers. An inclination sensor included in

LPG, the one for me!

New KIA Sorento The latest incarnation of the Sorento follows up on the company’s original 2002 SUV, but the vehicle’s body-onframe architecture is now a unibody construction. The new Sorento is at once lower and longer, seats up to seven people, and has a fresh new look thanks chief design officer Pete Schreyer’s team. The new model features a range of engines: a 2.7-liter

the Roll Stability Control continuously reads the cars roll rate. If threshold values are exceeded, the system takes action by deploying the Inflatable Curtains. The Roll-Over Protection System is a complex system that includes the body’s safety structure as well as the SRS components. The optional Collision Warning with Autobrake alerts the driver

if the distance to a vehicle ahead suddenly decreases. The function contributes to giving the driver a fair chance to avoid a collision. The system’s braking function prepares for heavy braking and brakes the car automatically (with up to 50% of the maximum braking power) if the driver does not reacte to the warning signal.

V6 that runs on LPG – liquefied petroleum gas – giving 163 hp and 115 lb/ft of torque; a 2.2-liter fourcylinder diesel (194 hp and 320 lb/ft) and a conventional 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine yielding 173 hp and 166 lb/ ft. Kia will pair these engines with a range of five- and six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, depending on the market.

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Protoscar LAMPO 2 Protoscar should announce the start of a new concept, LAMPO Protoscar 2, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March.

The Protoscar LAMPO 2 is powered by two electric motors, one for each axle, allowing you to have four wheels with variable torque between the axles. Protoscar LAMPO´s engine, ´Juiced 2´ has a 30kW lithium-ion battery and an output of 260kW (350hp) and 600Nm of torque.

With this powertrain, the Protoscar LAMPO 2 needs just 5 seconds to achieve 0-100 km/h, and has a top speed of over 320 km/h and a range of about 200 km.

The Protoscar LAMPO 2 has four ways of recharging, and can achieve 100 km of additional reach with just 10 minutes of plug-in!

We love its concept!

The MINI Beachcomber Concept The mini designers seem to have no limits to their creations! Revealed a few weeks ago, the MINI Beachcomber Concept is a four-seater concept car designed for maximum driving pleasure, incorporating key features of the new MINI and combining them with the vision of a radically open body concept.

A new all-wheel drive system, ALL4, and a flexible interior, make the MINI Beachcomber Concept ideal for a spontaneous and active experience. It is designed without doors or a conventional roof. This vehicle’s space concept, partnered with a modern drive train technology, ensures a very emotional driving experience, no doubt about it!

The potential uses for the MINI Beachcomber Concept are only limited to the imagination of its driver… Imagine yourself at Hác-Sá beach with one of these instead of the old Mini-Moke…

Riding high

The new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is now available in Macau and as an all-rounder, it certainly packs a punch

by Jack Regan

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ome have called it a squashed-up SUV and others have accused it of being schizophrenic, but there can be no doubt that the 2009 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is a high

performance car with all the latest features, which delivers the maker’s trademark comfort and silky-smooth driving experience.

It is also not short on looks - of the sleek macho kind - and packs the

sort of punch you would expect. And it’s not an SUV, it’s an SAV - a Sports Activity Vehicle.

With a 4.4 L V8 engine delivering an output power of 407 bhp at 6,400 rpm and 442 lb-ft torque

looking for a vehicle “which provides perfect harmony in meeting all kinds of requirements and demands in life both as a prestigious and elegant company car and as an active leisure-time vehicle”.

Driving modes

at 4500 rpm, it gets to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of about 250 km/h. This biggie BMW 5 Series also features a eight-speed automatic transmission and allows easy gear shifts at higher speeds.

But with the power comes a passion for the market it is looking to serve. BMW says it meets all the demands of a modern target group

By way of covering all these bases, the Gran Turismo adds a number of luxury features and a large luggage space to its muscular looks. Its extra-large interior offers luxurious comfort, a slightly elevated seating position for comfortable and convenient access, not to mention superior all-round visibility There are different driving modes: “comfort”, “sports”, “sportsplus” and “normal”, which can be switched to depending on the speed of

the vehicle and the road conditions.

It also has a ‘’dynamic drive control’’ button that handles the car carefully in all driving conditions.

Other safety features include the state-of-the-art seat belts and airbags: “Our optimised body structure in conjunction with the appropriately coordinated and electronically masterminded passive safety systems ensures maximum occupant safety at all times,” BMW says.

Stylish

The exterior features a stylish body structure, bi-xenon headlights, fog lamps and mirrors. The interior features the Speed Limit Information system, back up camera, air conditioning system, 80 GB hard disc, navigation system, audio system, USB, sports leather seats and sporty steering wheel.

The car´s front bears the low slung signature BMW kidney

“It has the essential features of a prestige saloon, a modern sports activity vehicle, and a classic Gran Turismo.”

grilles, large air intakes and the characteristic dual round headlights.

The slanted angle of the grille towards the front is complemented by slanting headlights extending into the side panels at the top into a matt trim cover. This generates the clearly focused look so typical of BMW.

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The four-seater’s seats can also be adjusted to maximise comfort.

In their standard position, the rear seats offer passengers the same kind of legroom as in the BMW 7 Series, combined with the same headroom as the BMW X5.

Innovative rear-end

Take your pick

The Gran Turismo’s two-piece tailgate provides exceptional variability and maximum comfort when loading the luggage compartment, which has access points allowing the temperature inside the cabin and the comfort of passengers to be left undisturbed

The wide range of standard features include automatic air conditioning, audio system, and AUX-In connector and integrated Owner’s Manual.

There is also a range of optional extras covering navigation systems, USB ports, private music collections, a multi-channel audio system, DVD

entertainment system and a panorama glass roof built with noise control in mind.

While not everyone has been complimentary - Britain’s Daily Telegraph called it “a dog’s breakfast” - there is no doubt the Gran Turismo offers a lot, all with BMW’s stamp of authority, precision and reliability.

The final word goes to BMW: “This is an unprecedented, absolutely innovative car concept which sets fascinating new highlights in the upper-mid-range segment. It has the essential features of a prestige saloon, a modern sports activity vehicle, and a classic Gran Turismo.”

Go Green!

This is the “green” section of ES CARS. Some models are not out yet, but carmakers are showing a strong interest in this segment, and so are we!

Suzuki SX4 Hybrid The Suzuki SX4 Hybrid is a follow-up on the SX4-FCV fuelcell concepts shown in Tokyo last year, and Paris the year before. But the new model is a four-door sedan. The model combines a 1.2-liter petrol engine with a 50kW electric motor. With the lithium-ion battery pack, the car is capable of driving short distances on just electric power. A five-speed semi-automatic transmission has also been installed. The Suzuki SX4 Hybrid could enter mass production within five years…

Ferrari 599 GTB Hybrid Ferrari is expected to reveal a hybrid version of the 599 GTB during the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show in March. The car should use a system based on lithium-ion batteries and an electric motor, both placed on either side of the rear transaxle. Overall a reduction of about 35% in fuel consumption (equivalent to about 17 litres per 100km) will be achieved. A KERS-like brake regeneration system, start/stop technology and electric boost will also be installed.

BRABUS Ultimate Voltage The BRABUS Ultimate High Voltage is based on the Smart fortwo. First seen at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show as a concept car called Smart fortwo BRABUS Electric Drive, few details were released. But now it looks set for production since BRABUS has released initial specifications. Powered by a lithium-ion battery located under the floor and electric motors co-developed with Tesla Motors, the Ultimate High Voltage will do the 0 - 60 km/h sprint in 3.7 seconds and 0 - 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The key element responsible for the pocket rocket’s performance is the light body mass, and 61kW (82hp) and 280Nm of peak torque achieved at 0 rpm. One disadvantage with Electric Vehicles is the lack of sporty exhaust vocals, so to compensate BRABUS has equipped it with an artificial sound generator that can simulate engine sounds like American V8s or racing cars.

BMW Concept ActiveE BMW Concept ActiveE is the latest electric vehicle project under BMW Group’s initiative to produce vehicles that explore solutions to minimise environmental impact. Focused on the requirements of practical use, the study is based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe and embodies the agility and characteristic driving pleasure of the 1 Series as part of an emissions-free drive concept. The maximum output of the new electric drive is 125 kW/170 hp. The maximum torque of 250 Nm/184 lb-ft is available from a standstill as is typical for electric motors.

Based on realistic simulations, a figure of less than 9 seconds was measured for the sprint from 0-100 km/h, with the 60 km/h mark being reached after less than 4.5 seconds. The maximum speed of the vehicle is electronically limited at around 145 km/h.

The electric drive system draws its energy from new, advanced lithium-ion battery packs developed jointly by BMW and the cooperation partner SB LiMotive, especially for the BMW Concept ActiveE. They enable a range of approximately 160 kilometres in everyday use. An intelligent battery management system helps achieve this range largely independently of external climatic conditions. Additionally, the charging period required for the lithium-ion batteries is very short. It ranges from 3 to 4.5 hours.

Mercedes-Benz 200 B-Class F-CELL First series-produced hydrogen fuel cell car This Mercedes-Benz is being sold as an electric car with better performance than an internal combustion 2.0-litre engine. It also boasts a fuel consumption figure equivalent to 3.3 litres of diesel per 100km in the Euro cycle, or a range of 400km.

Power is 100kW (136hp) and peak torque is 290Nm. All the torque is available from the moment the motor starts running. Its top speed is 170km/h, just 26km/h short of the naturally aspirated B200.

Average C02 emissions are zero grams per kilometre. The high-performance fuel cell system is based on lithium-ion batteries. The reason for its power is the gaseous hydrogen which reacts with atmospheric oxygen at 700 bars to generate a current for the electric motor. So advanced, it has the ability to start even at minus 25 degrees Celsius. Space is not compromised as the drive components are located in the sandwich floor. And there is no shortage of normal Mercedes-Benz amenities such as leather upholstery, automatic climate control and the COMAND system!

Cadillac XTS Platinum Hybrid Concept The XTS features Cadillac’s 3.6 litre V6 direct injection gas engine paired with a plug-in hybrid system. The latter allows the battery to be charged from a standard electrical outlet, allowing the sedan to provide, in theory, at least twice as much fuel economy as a regular hybrid. The combined system provides an estimated 350 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The most praised feature of the new concept is the in-car electronics system, which has been designed to minimise the traditional buttons and switches, as well as create intuitive interaction between the driver and the car.

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Dream Cars...

Check out the newest models from some of the best automakers in the world. Turn to the next spread if you start getting frustrated about driving an old, ugly, noisy car…

Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari has officially unveiled the 458 Italia, the long awaited successor for the mid-engine Ferrari F430. The car is simply beautiful! It comes with a new engine, improved aerodynamics, instrumentation ergonomics inside the cabin and upgraded handling. The wedge shaped body was penned by Pininfarina,

2010 Lexus IS250 X-Edition The Japanese luxury automaker Lexus has released a special edition of its entry level sport sedan with an appealing trim package for its domestic market called the IS250 X-Edition. The special IS-X differs from standard IS250s with orange accents on the leather wrapped steering wheel, seat and door panels adding a stylish touch to the sporty IS250. The JDM X-Edition will be available in six familiar exterior colours including Starfire Pearl, Glacier Frost Mica, Tungsten Pearl, Smoky Granite Mica, Obsidian and Matador Red. The special edition IS is available with either 2WD or 4WD drive trains and is priced at HK$317,000 for the rear wheel drive IS and HK$353,000 for the grippier version.

while the interior was left up to the work of Donato Coco, Ferrari’s Chief Designer. The front end features a single wide mouth opening to let a specific amount of air in, paired with a vent on either front fender. Out back there are a pair of large ducts just before the taillights, all designed with aerodynamic

Porsche 2010 Panamera The rear-wheel drive Panamera S can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 280 km/h, while the Panamera 4S can hit 100 in 4.8 seconds and achieves the same top speed. All models are equipped with Porsche’s new PDK dualclutch gearbox. The Panamera S and 4S are powered by a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine making 400 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 500Nm or 369 lb-ft of peak torque from 3,500 to 5,000 rpm. This Porsche model is a four-seater conceived and designed as a four-door grand touring sports car. Joining the 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars as well as the Cayenne SUV, the Panamera is Porsche’s fourth current model series.

Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept Set to be launched in three years with an estimated price of US$1.6 million…

Among the striking features of this concept is the attention to every detail, from the sculpted headlamps to the “spine” that runs from the front grille to the rear end and splits the rear window in two parts. The luxurious cabin is characterised by four individual bucket seats, a large glazed area and extensive use of wooden, leather and aluminum trims. The 16C Galibier is currently in the prototype stage of development. The production model is expected to be powered by the 8.0-litre W16 unit already found in the Veyron model, coupled with a new 8-speed transmission.

2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe and Drophead Coupe

contours and partitions that focus air directly into the radiators and away from the new flat underbody.

The nose also sports small aeroelastic winglets which generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator inlets and reduce drag.

The 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe and Drophead Coupe are expected to see few changes after being introduced for 2009 and 2008. Both are 2-door models that are based on the larger Phantom sedan but are about 10-inches shorter, seat four, and have unique rear-hinged power-closing doors. The Drophead Coupe has a power soft top and the Coupe is optionally available with interior headliner lighting that imitates the look of a star-filled night sky.

A 453hp 6.75-liter V12 is the only engine offered and it’s mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Available safety equipment includes ABS, traction control, and an antiskid system. The Coupe has front side airbags and curtain side airbags; the Drophead Coupe has front side airbags designed to protect the head and torso, along with rear rollover bars that deploy in an impending tip.

An extensive list of standard and available features include chrome 21-inch wheels, stainless-steel hood and windshield surround, and for the Drophead Coupe, a teak tonneau cover.

Aston Martin 2011 Rapide The 2011 Rapide has a starting price of US$199,950. It will be the first sports car to be hand-built at the Aston Martin Rapide Plant in Graz, Austria.

Aston Martin is predicting that about 2,000 Rapides will be produced in the first year…

Bentley Mulsanne and “Series 51” Designer Edition At this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Bentley Motors presented the all-new Bentley Mulsanne flagship sedan and the ‘Series 51’ designer edition of the Continental GTC convertible, at the vehicle´s first motor show debut in the Americas. The Bentley Mulsanne, which goes on sale in the Fall of this year, will offer customers a degree of choice unmatched in the industry. The ´Series 51´ package provides for a virtually bespoke vehicle experience due to the thousands of configurations available through Bentley’s expansive colour and trim catalogue.

The 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost, known in concept form as the 200EX or RR4, is a new 4-door, five-passenger, rear-drive sedan which went on sale in late 2009. Although it has often been billed as a smaller, “entry-level” companion to the make’s larger Phantom sedan, it’s really more of a smaller, higher-performance offering.

Compared with the Phantom, the Ghost is shorter in wheelbase by about 11 inches and in overall length by 17 inches, making it about half-a-foot longer than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur or Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan. Carried over from the Phantom are its rear-hinged rear doors. The sole powertrain is a 6.6-liter turbocharged V12 mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

An official horsepower figure has not yet been released, but Rolls-Royce claims it will be “upwards of 500” - by contrast, the Phantom’s 6.75-liter V12 has 453 hp. Other details are forthcoming, but expect a full complement of luxury and safety features, along with a Bespoke program that allows buyers to tailor colours and materials to their taste.

Mercedes SLS AMG This model borrows heavily from the legendary 300SL of the 50s and 60s –probably the automaker’s most celebrated design, but it has its own “personality”. It is a true super sports-car with a long 2 metre bonnet and a short rear featuring an extendable rear spoiler, which deploys at speeds over 80km/h. The front-mounted V8 AMG 6.3 litre engine has 420 kW/571 hp peak output and is matched to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration. An ultra-responsive ride comes courtesy of aluminium double-wishbone, sports suspension.

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ACCESSORIES

Can’t afford the cars in the previous or next pages? Never mind.

You might be interested in one of these articles created by car makers in partnerships. At least you’ll get the logo!

Bentley Silver Picture Frame Price: MOP 2,400 Sterling silver photo frame with 40mm border to suit picture 175mm x 125mm (7” x 5”). Carries both Bentley and British hallmark symbols.

For additional information: www.bentleymotors.com and www.bentleycollection.com

Bentley - Dents Leather gloves Price: MOP 2,000 Dents have been hand-stitching leather gloves in England for over 200 years. Based in the South of England the family company practice the traditional skills of hand cutting and stitching each glove for the greatest care and attention to detail.

For additional information: www.bentleymotors.com and www.bentleycollection.com

BMW Group Designworks Earphones Launched at the International CES Exhibition in Las Vegas last January The three earphones models are the result of a partnership with Sennheiser. They were designed to fit specific target markets of exclusivity, technical excellence, and sports performance. CX 980 model: Simple yet powerful silhouette achieved with architectural precision and expert sculpting. MX 980 model: A bold statement of premium value with visual sound quality. OMX 980 model: Highly iconic and elegant Y-structure with detailed surfacing that expresses its ergonomic nature with adjustable lightweight ear hooks.

Bugatti’s New version of its DIVA coffee maker Bugatti offers new models of its popular coffee maker range – Diva.

One of the models is decorated by 14,000 Swarovski crystals, which change it into a great additional for any chic kitchen!

For additional information: www.casabugatti.it

P’7000 HOME by Porsche Porsche Design Home products are a perfect blend of aesthetics and innovative technology.

For additional information: porschedesign.com and luxuriesdepot.com

Porsche Worldtimer The Porsche Design Worldtimer is both a mechanical world time watch and a precise chronometer. It displays the time in two different time zones simultaneously. It is possible to switch between time zones without losing a second. All it takes is a push of a button, which does not stop the mechanism.

For additional information: porsche-design. com and luxuriesdepot.com

Ferrari Black-Carbon Paddock Chronograph Limited Edition Price: MOP 7,800 The Ferrari Limited Edition in just 299 pieces of Ferrari Paddock Chronograph is exclusively for Ferrari online customers. This bundle includes the Ferrari Paddock Chronograph in Black/ Carbon version combined with a pair of cufflinks with Prancing Horse logo enameled on carbon fibre base in stainless steel with black titan colour finishing. Both item versions exclusively for online customers.

For additional information: www.store.ferrari.com and Wynn Macau Ferrari Store

Ferrari CX 50 bicycle Price: MOP 21,500 The Ferrari CX 50 bicycle is a MTB model dedicated to all Ferrari enthusiasts.

The frame of the CX 50 is made from top quality and ultra-light materials such as hydroformed aluminium and carbon fiber.

For additional information: www.store.ferrari.com

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Future Hybrid Sensations!

Toyota Prius and Hyundai Blue Will present themselves as great models for Macau’s polluted streets. Why not? If you fancy a new car and have a “green” conscience, please take some time to study these alternatives!

New Toyota Prius Hybrid Model available in Macau The first model Prius was launched in 1997. With the latest models now incorporating the most mature developments of Toyota’s hybrid technology, the line now represents the flagship environmentally friendly car from Toyota. As global sales of over one million units (to April 2008) and the increasing year-on-year sales demonstrate, the Prius is leading the field worldwide. In Japan it broke all the records as the best selling vehicle.

This new model comes with innovations in body and chassis streamlining, including the detailed design of exterior features, aiming to reduce air resistance to a

value of 0.25 CD, thereby further improving fuel efficiency.

For the 1800cc engine, fuel consumption is at 25.25 km/ liter, which further improves on the fuel economy of the previous model by around 10%. CO2 emissions are a very environmentally-friendly 89g/km. It also comes with a world-first Touch Tracer display meter showing realtime driving information and operated by the steering wheel touch sensor. Three driving modes are available - EV Mode - for driving with only the electric motor, ECO Mode - moderates the response to the accelerator pedal to keep emissions as low as possible, and Power Mode optimises accelerator response to maximise performance.

Some FACTS about Toyota Prius Hybrid 1 It never needs to be plugged in.

Toyota Prius automatically recharges its battery through electricity generation that takes power from the petrol engine component of the hybrid system. The system also recovers kinetic energy when braking and decelerating which helps with battery charging.

2 The 1.8-litre petrol engine and automatic transmission model drives very smoothly thanks to the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain.

The driving performance compares favorably with a 2.5-liter sedan.

3 The technology is highly reliable.

Toyota began selling the first generation Toyota Prius in 1997 and over 1 milion units have been sold around the world since then.

4 Compared with other sedans, the Prius provides plenty of storage space. The easy access rear storage space is adequate for the stowage of 3 golf bags. The battery is actually

very small, considering the power it produces and fits neatly under the rear passenger seats.

5 Toyota states there is no danger of being electrocuted in a Toyota Prius because the Hybrid technology is “safe technology”. The Toyota Prius battery pack is sealed and all high voltage circuits are protected from casual contact.

6 The high voltage battery does not require any regularly scheduled

Hyundai Blue-Will Concept – first hybrid from the brand The idea that Korean cars could compete with their Japanese rivals was laughable 10 years ago, but today it is a different story. Hyundai’s Blue Will is the proof!

Hyundai says the vehicle ‘has exceptionally advanced technology crammed inside its striking body shell’. It will rival the Prius as a ‘familysized’ hybrid but also has plug-in capability to recharge its lithium ion polymer battery pack.

Powered by a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder direct injection petrol engine, the Blue Will concept is a parallel hybrid and is hooked up to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Blue Will gets its electric power from regenerative braking, plug-in electricity and engine generation, and the lithium ion polymer battery pack is located under the rear seat so that boot space isn’t overly impinged. Solar panels integrated into the cars panoramic glass roof also contribute to the Blue Will’s cruising range, by providing more charge for the battery pack! Toyota Prius, watch out…

replacement. The servicing schedule for the Prius is the same as a normal sedan.

7 The new Toyota Prius uses normal petrol but combines the petrol engine with an electric motor for more efficient utilisation power and energy.

8 The maintenance cost should be similar to the maintenance of a regular passenger car. The Toyota Prius dealer in Macau provides every new Prius with a 5-year warranty.

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SeX and its things

Alcohol and driving - unlike most foods, alcohol can be absorbed into the bloodstream in its natural state. It is carried to the brain immediately, where it impairs judgment, and then physical responses Antihistamines – prescription drugs like antihistamines can impair your driving skills as much as alcohol Buick, David - a plumbing inventor and manufacturer who built his first car in 1900 Chrysler, Walter - a locomotive mechanic who got into the automobile business in 1912 and publicly displayed his own model at the 1924 New York Auto Show. He sold 32,000 cars in the first year of its commercialisation Eating and driving - while eating and driving seems marginally more dangerous than talking on a cell phone and driving (1.6 to 1 odds of having an accident vs. 1.3 to 1), drinking while driving presuming the beverage isn’t alcoholic - appears to add no risk. But if your soda goes tumbling, let it go

We don’t want to tell you what to do and how to do it.

This month’s sex column will be dedicated to some facts you might or should know about the sex world….

Did you know that worldwide (and according to World Health Organization), there are approximately 100 million acts of sexual intercourse each day and that orgies were originally religious events - they were originally offerings to the gods? Well, the orgies part is not an excuse for you to engage in them, unless you are very, very religious…

Every year, there are around 11,000 Americans that get injured while trying out bizarre sexual positions and over 50 per cent of people fantasize more often about money than sex!

Every time your female partner tells you she has an headache to avoid sex, you can tell her that sex and a female orgasm is a powerful painkiller because both acts contribute to the release endorphins, very efficient in fighting headaches.

Lipstick was said to have been invented in the Eygptian times for women that specialized in oral sex. They wanted their lips to look more inviting!

Humans and dolphins are the only mammals and animals in general known to have sex for pleasure… We are not suggesting any orgy inter-animal orgy though!

Although it only takes one sperm to fertilize an egg, a man whose ejaculate yields less than 35 million sperm is considered infertile…

Having sex 3 times a week burns 7500 calories per year.

That’s the equivalent of jogging 75 miles (120.675 km).

The more intense the sex, the more calories are burnt: up to 10,000 calories annually…. But we are sure you knew this one!

Ferrari, Enzo - a mechanic, race car driver then racing team owner. His cars dominated racing for many years after WWII Gender and accidents - while men are involved in more crashes, women are more likely to be in accidents caused by inattention Porsche, Ferdinand - a design engineer who never created a car carrying his name. This was left to his son, Ferry, to accomplish Recycling - the automobile is one of the most recycled consumer products in the world Reaching for objects while driving - The most dangerous distraction identified in studies is reaching for a moving object, since it increases the odds of a crash almost nine fold Rolls Royce Density – one of the cities with the most Rolls Royce’s per capita is Hong Kong Smoking and driving - studies found no evidence that smoking makes for more dangerous drivers Time and alcohol - Only time rids the body of alcohol at a fairly steady rate of about one drink per hour. Drinking coffee, running or taking a shower won’t help to speed up the elimination of alcohol from the bloodstream Using brakes - in dry weather, 3-4 seconds is the minimum time needed to stop, but in bad weather or darkness, 8-9 seconds are needed

Cars

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Design

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