Thursday, April 30, 2009

Chrysler to file for bankruptcy.

According to a report on CNN, Chrysler will be filing for bankruptcy. Their source is an Obama administration official who indicated that negotiations with creditors have collapsed. Apparently many of the bank lenders were willing to work with Chrysler and made concessions on much of the $7 billion owed to them. However, many non bank lenders were not willing to work with the Treasury Department on reducing Chrysler's debt.

Bad news.

Bajaj new pulsar 150 cc wallpaper


Bajaj Pulsar  150 cc as part of 2009 pulsar series, it will launched a new upgraded version of pulsar 150cc. The changes are design cosmetic and it comes with the same 150cc engine. The new pulsar gets New tank scoops borrowed from the pulsar 200cc and in all black theme. Also the headlight now gets power directly from the battery.

Test Ride Bajaj Pulsar New 2009 Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG IV


Kalau Mobil kita Test Drive , sedangkan motor  maka kita test ride,we received news from India that bajaj auto  has managed to file a road test report of the much talked about 2009 Pulsar 180 UG IV .

"It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the Pulsar twins were responsible for changing the face of motorcycling in India. And I am not just talking from the performance point of view, but also the affordable ‘real’ biking that the Pulsar 150 took charge of. Its elder sibling, the good old classic 180, took care of enthusiasts who wanted raw power and macho looks at an affordable price. The 150, in the meantime, served the masses with performance that stood out in its segment and yet delivered exceptional fuel economy that is ever so important in the Indian motorcycling industry."

The author, Bunny Punia, also states the following
1. 0 to 60km/h acceleration : is under 5 seconds
2. Top speed is around 114-115km/h (speedometer showing more than 120km/h)

Will the new 2009 Bajaj Pulsar 180 beat the yet to be announced TVS Apache 180 Menace ?  
original post  http://bhp-india.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-2009-bajaj-pulsar-180-ug-iv-road.html

Bajaj Pulsar teams up with Fast & Furious 4 for a pulsating co-branded campaign to announce the 2009 edition of Bajaj Pulsar

A first time initiative by a two wheeler company co-branding with a Hollywood film to showcase its brands and announce its new 2009 edition.
Bajaj Pulsar breaks the clutter by associating with this hi octane film post its release unlike other brands that associate themselves with films a week before its release & continues it over the release weekend.
• When it’s about speed Bajaj Pulsar rules the game

Bajaj Auto has partnered with the adrenaline-fueled franchise and the smacking Hollywood hit movie ‘Fast & Furious 4’ for Co-Promotion. This association will be seen in a form of a special co-branded TVC campaign which features adrenaline packed visuals of Bajaj Pulsar and the action packed ‘Fast & Furious 4’ together. P9 Integrated (A Division of Percept Ltd), a leading 360 degree entertainment marketing company has conceptualized, planned & executed this entire association in a cleverly integrated format. The ‘speed & race quotient’ present in the film is interwoven in this campaign which brings a seamless connect between the brand persona & the film.

A 30 sec co-branded TVC has been created using relevant footage from the film ‘Fast & Furious 4’. The TVC has shots of racing from the movie interspersed with shots of Bajaj Pulsar from their ad. The way both are seamlessly interspersed, it looks like Bajaj Pulsar was always a part of the film from the very beginning. The key message of the campaign is to reiterate the fact that when it’s about speed Bajaj Pulsar rules the game and also to announce the 2009 edition of Bajaj Pulsar.

The commercial is currently on air on various sports and male centric channels like Espn, Neo Cricket, Zoom, Network 18 Channels, UTV, UTVi etc. This co-branded TVC campaign will be on air for 2 weeks.
Considering the popularity of the franchise and the box-office success of ‘Fast & Furious 4’ in India and worldwide, Bajaj Pulsar wanted to celebrate the movie’s success along with the brand. There are huge brand synergies showcased in the campaign as both of them embody speed, racing, high adrenaline and living on the edge characteristics. Unlike other brands, Bajaj Pulsar tied-up with Fast & Furious 4 for a post release co-branded campaign and elevated the brand values and its messaging to a different level.

Mr. Milind Bade, General Manager (Marketing), Bajaj Auto states, “Bajaj Pulsar has always stood for Performance. The complete synergy in Pulsar brand values and Fast and Furious the movie is what makes this co-branded campaign highly effective.”

Talking about the association Pritie Jadhav, Head – Branding, P9 Integrated, a division of Percept Ltd, says, “Seeing the similarities between the brand, Bajaj Pulsar and the movie Fast & Furious 4 we identified a seamless connect between the both, as they both symbolize speed and racing. This triggered the conceptualization of the association. The objective of the co-branded campaign was to harp on the popularity of the franchise and target the audience that the movie attracts. This association will help the brand talk directly to their TG i.e. people who love sports, racing and adventure.”

Unlike past, brands have now been increasingly associating with films post its release. Like Bajaj Pulsar and Fast & Furious 4, in past Hansaplast and Lifebuoy had launched multimedia campaign along with the movie Krrish one month after its release. This only proves that films whose theme exemplifies and emanates the theme and personality of the brand makes it an effective tool in communicating with the target audience.

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteamed for the ultimate chapter of the adrenaline-fueled franchise—Fast & Furious 4. Heading back to the streets of L.A., they rejoined Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars along the crowded streets of the city and across international lines in a high-octane action-thriller from director Justin Lin. ‘Fast & Furious 4’ was released by Paramount Films of India in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telegu.

Bajaj Pulsar 300cc wallpaper

Bajaj Pulsar 300cc wallpaper Bike.  . Bajaj Pulsar 300cc Bike wallpaper looks cool. When you see & think about Bajaj Pulsar it always good. Bajaj Pulsar is top selling bike for Bajaj Auto India.[bajaj-pulsar-300cc.jpg][bajaj-pulsar-300cc4.jpg][bajaj-pulsar-300cc3.jpg][bajaj-pulsar-300cc2.jpg][bajaj-pulsar-300cc5.jpg]

Is Bajaj Auto going to Launch bajaj pulsar 300 cc?


i received news from autos blog that Bajaj Auto going to modifikasi Launch bajaj pulsar 300 cc. i think it is really good bike if it is launched . I guess that Bajaj Pulsar 300cc will be the best selling among all bajaj bikes. But the fact is there is no official announcement from bajaj auto untill today. Bajaj Pulsar 300cc Price matters a lot for buyers. Is Bajaj Pulsar 300cc going to launch? Still this question is in the mind of the readers. Bajaj Pulsar 300cc Bike Photos looks cool.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

crm software info

hello all now i want to share with you about insurance crm software .for your info that software is not only used in marketing, but in other fields like: Mortgage, Insurance, Addiction Treatment, Finance, Home improvement, etc.
In marketing, the most important information system is Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This type of IS is useful in marketing because it is able to track customers' buying behaviour and target specific markets. CRM can manage anything from sales and campaigns to analytics and reports.




There are hundreds of types of  insurance lead management  software available, but the most popular one that is a learder in the industry is AIMcrm.the code software was founded in 2001 in the United States and now has over 750 businesses using its software. It is compatible with Linux/Unix, Mac, Open Source, Web Based, and Windows.just try it to know


AIMcrm can be used for small and large businesses at a lower cost than many other CRM software. Although it is a software with many capabilities and fuctions, it is not suited for every business, because each business has its own needs. crm and lead management software  is very simple to use and does not require employees to have alot of training.happy trying the software

April 2009 Dream car of the Month - 1987 Ruf CTR "Yellowbird"



Ruf Automobile was founded in 1923 by Alois Ruf Sr. under the name of Auto Ruf. At the time it was a small shop and gas station but eventually evolved into a design and manufacturing company working on touring buses. Ruf's son, Alois Ruf Jr., became very interested in sports cars growing up and in the 1960s he started restoring Porsches out of the garage owned by his father. When Alois Sr. died in 1974, Alois Jr. took control of the company and decided to take it in a different direction. He did away with the garage, gas station and bus company and began working exclusively on Porsche vehicles. In 1975, Ruf introduced their first Ruf tuned Porsches for sale. It wasn't until 1987 though that the world really took notice of Ruf and their amazing CTR "Yellowbird".

Based on the 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, the CTR was highly modified both mechanically and aerodynamically to acheive incredible levels of performance. The standard Carera 3.2 was taken apart by Ruf and nothing was left untouched. The doors, hood, and rear engine cover were replced with light weight aluminum. The roof's rain gutters were shaved down to reduce drag and the front and rear bumpers were replaced with lighter, more aerodynamic, pieces. In all, Ruf reduced the curb weight a total of 441lbs to a very slim 2579lbs. Inside, sport seats and a full roll cage dominated the scene.



For the engine, Ruf decided to bump up the displacement and add a pair of intercooled turbochargers to up the power. Engine size was increased from 3.2 to 3.4 liters. The results of the engine work was a power output of 469HP/408TQ. At the time the only Porsche transmission able to handle that kind of power was the 4 speed available in the 930. The 5 speed that came in the Carerra 3.2 would not be able to handle the CTR's impressive torque. After deciding that the 4 speed was not good enough, Ruf designed and built their own custom 5 speed transmission for the CTR. Underneath the car, Ruf upgraded the suspension system and added 17" wheels and Brembo brakes.

The result of all this work was a car priced at $223,000 if purchased from Ruf directly (customers also had the option to bring in their 911 Carrera and have Ruf do the conversion) that could hit 60 miles per hour in 4 seconds flat, 100mph in 7.3 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 11.7. The Ruf CTR topped out at an amazing 212mph making it the fastest car in the world at the time.

A total of 29 CTRs were built by Ruf from cars they bought directly from Porsche. The remaining CTRs were built from converted customer cars.


Alois Ruf Jr. and the CTR

Today Ruf continues to be the premier Porsche tuner in the world. They even have status as a manufacturer in Germany because their modifications are so extensive and they use so many of their own designed and built components in their cars. Most of Ruf's success and status is owed to the amazing CTR and the cars that followed it. The CTR "Yellowbird" is the one that put them on the map.


Here is a special bonus video of the CTR in action on the Nurburgring:


Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Project Miata update #3

Haven't posted much about the Miata in a while. With the weather being so nice here in the Northeast, finally, I've been enjoying the car. I got my issue with the rear suspension nut resolved and I've just been driving. What a fun car.

The car passed NJ State inspection this weekend with no problems. Whew! Was a bit anxious about this since the car has over 136,000 miles on it and what looks to be the original exhaust and catalytic converter. Big relief.

I also took the car for an alignment which was an ordeal. Went to a local Firestone Service Center since there is noting better in my area. They, of course, wouldn't do any custom numbers on the alignment but later in the day they called and said they couldn't get it to the stock specs either. Then they finally looked at my custom numbers but couldn't hit the camber number on that. Nothing looks bent and they agreed saying that the car is just too low with the new suspension. As far as I know that shouldn't make a difference with the Miata but whatever. Of course, they gave me no discount and I paid for a half-assed alignment. I'll have to find a good racing shop to do my alignment from now on. Not too concerned since the tires I have are crap. Once I replace them and, hopefully, the rims I'll get a good alignment.

I'm waiting on some new stuff for the car. My wife ordered something Miata related for my birthday but I don't know what it is yet. Possibly one of the many books available for Miata enthusiasts. I also treated myself to an R-Package front lip spoiler from RSpeed. Couldn't pass up the price they were offering as part of a group buy. Still waiting for delivery on that.

Also getting psyched for an all Mazda meet at the world famous Orange County Choppers. Hopefully the weather this weekend is nice. There are almost 200 cars and 300 people signed up for the weekend meet.

Monday, April 27, 2009

R.I.P. Pontiac

After 83 years of existence, GM will make the announcement today that they will be killing off the Pontiac brand in an effort to reduce their operating costs and try to avoid bankruptcy.

I've always been a fan of Pontiac. I owned a 1978 Trans Am when I was in college and I've lusted after some of their recent performance models like the Holden based GTO and G8. Unfortunately, those great cars sold poorly and it was simply too little too late.

The company that pretty much invented the muscle car with the original GTO, will be no more.

Goodbye Pontiac.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Inside nano car | Intip Daleman nya


tata nano  car mobil termurah abad ini



 The car start to sell Public in 9 april 2009. let see inside the car.First, what should I call the car? It’s not a hatchback since there is no door to open at the rear end. It should be called a ‘Nano’, a new term for this segment. And because of no rear door, the luggage in the boot can only be accessed from the rear seat. When I got into the car, my first impression was the space inside the car, much more than its closes rival, M 800. The head room too is quite good and in fact is more than Santro xing, the tallest small car. Since there is no engine in front, the leg room was pretty good for the front passenger. The dashboard console was at the center and has a Speedometer, an odometer besides turn indicators and a few Engine lights.

i-MiEV Terganjal Harga


i-MiEV is The Sounds of Silence. it is MIEV (Mitsubishi In-wheel motor Electric Vehicle) or MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle)Listen carefully and you might hear the slight whir of its motor, the hint of wind noise and a faint thrum from the tires. Think whisper; that's how quiet this minicar is.
Could this be the sound of future driving? If Mitsubishi has its way, then this Mitsubishi i MIEV — a test bed for an electric vehicle scheduled to be introduced for 2010 — makes a pretty strong case for it. This particular car is one of a 30-vehicle test fleet that's running around Tokyo right now.
At Mitsubishi's first driving demonstration of its i MIEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) prototype, we jumped behind the wheel to check out the sounds of silence. Mitsubishi Motors Corp. started production already i MiEV electric car in the next year, and planned to go to Europe and the U.S. market in 2010.
However, whether this environment-friendly cars will also go to the Indonesian market. It seems impossible if the car is environment-friendly can go to the market conditions in the middle of a global economic crisis at this time.
In this case the Director of Marketing KTB lift speech. "Being that our constraints hybrid car or low emission can go to the market of the country," said Marketing Director of KTB Rizwan Alamsyah detikOto when contacted on Saturday (11/4/09).
According to him, in the course price Jepangnya perunit i-MiEV is expensive and even 2 times normal price car, so it is difficult to determine when the cost of the car to enter Indonesia.
However, Riswan be sure if the car can the government subsidy from the KTB can consider the value of the mitsubishi i-MiEV to when in Indonesia, the Indonesian society itself will be moved from vehicle to vehicle beremisi friendly environment.
"One of them revealed the price miEV i-entry by the government, the community can move on to greener cars" said Riswan.
Meanwhile, Indonesia persistence Mitsubishi i-MiEV incorporate the reasons are very environmentally friendly terbukti sure if there is a reserve unit of the vehicle, ready to attend KTB.
"We are ready if there is a message unit i-MiEV," he said.
However, it seems impossible because of the many considerations. "Although there is, it is not possible. What about the needs sparepart they need," he said.
"Once again, it is not possible. We still have to front," specifically.

Hasil Sementara Pemilu 2009 Update !!!

Hasil Sementara Pemilu 2009
Sabtu, 11/04/2009 22:17 WIB
No Partai Poltik Jumlah Suara %
1 Demokrat (31) 157.973 21,25%
2 PDIP (28) 111.442 14,99%
3 Golkar (23) 107.201 14,42%
4 PKS (8) 65.276 8,78%
5 PAN (9) 47.894 6,44%, who is the winner ...

2009 NY Auto Show

Spent the day at the show yesterday with my son. The show was pretty good but you can tell that the poor economy has had an effect on things. Attendance seemed down from past years and there was a definite lack of real special debuts and concepts. That being said the show was still enjoyable and the lack of crazy crowds was more than welcome. Lets get into the good and bad from the show.

The Good:

Cadillac CTS-V - simply awesome. They had one on the floor open to sit in. Already impressed with the performance and exterior, I was happily surprised to see the very nicely done interior. GM hit a home run with this one.



Pontiac G8 GXP - Just a bad ass performance sedan. Too bad it may disappear along with the rest of Pontiac if GM files for bankruptcy.



Nissan 370Z, 370Z NISMO and 370Z Roadster - Much nicer looking inside and out compared to the 350Z. Got rid of the big butt look from the 350 and the interior is night and day.



Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Great looking, good performance, reasonable price = winning combination. Interior a bit cheap but livable for the price.



Chevy Camaro SS - WOW. Stunning in person. Interior not great but OK enough. Visibility could take some getting used to but I'd try to live with it for the performance and looks it offers. Huge crowd around it.



Chevy Volt - Good looking and one of the most important cars of at least the last 20 years, if GM can get it to market.



Chevy Cruze - Impressive new small car from the General. They really are starting to get things right. Hopefully, it's not too late.



Audi R8 V10 - One word, awesome.



Porsche - Showed the new GT3 and for the first time I can remember, let you sit in the 911, Cayman and Boxster they had on display.



Mercedes - They had most of their latest AMG models available and open to sit in. All except for the awesome McLaren SLR 722 Convertible and sinister SL63 Black Series.



Fisker - Stunning cars. Enough said.



The Bad:

BMW - They had a 135 Coupe decked out with every available option including new appearance and performance bits. Nice looking to be sure but with an indicated price of around $70,000, ridiculously laughable. Most people gathered around the car mumbled something to the effect of "$70,000 for a 1 series!" and walked away.



Mitsubishi - Always relegated to the lower floor, they had a new Lancer Ralliart open to the public but the Ralliart Sportback and EVOX were both locked. Why? Even Porsche let the unwashed masses molest their cars.

Subaru - Another basement display and no WRX STI. The only WRX they had was the sedan. The new Legacy was on display but it's looks may have to grow on me.



Mazda - After seeing the new Mazda 3 in person, I think they ruined it. I'm not a fan of the new design on the nose of the car. The Mazdaspeed version is still an awesome little hatch though.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

NY Auto Show - Friday

Getting ready to do my yearly pilgrimage to the Jacob Javits center to check out the New York International Auto Show. With the economy taking a toll on auto shows, there hasn't been a whole lot of buzz about this show so far. I am interested in checking out the debuts of the Nissan 370Z convertible and NISMO versions.

I'll post up photos upon my return.

Monday, April 6, 2009

The 2010 Camaro SS Wallpaper and reviews




Your dream car is coming. It is  new Chevy Camaro has been tramping around New York recently, showing its handsome and menacing face—and ass—to crowds of journalists in advance of its upcoming release. It even held a press party last week in the far West Village. And while the reviews have been highly favorable, no other writer has noted one very important detail: this car is a total man magnet.

chevy camaro 2010



chevy camaro 2010


we  get  news  . coming from the first report of a crashed 2010 Camaro have just surfaced. Oh the humanity! At least it’s just a crunched front end and not a total. Here’s a video of the aftermath.
The crash happened in North Oakville Ontario, Canada which is about one hour away from the plant that is manufacturing the new Camaro. Coincidence? Who knows!
If you know anything more about this - please make a comment below and let us know.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Ryan Briscoe on indy car


Ryan Briscoe was birth on aussy australia ,   Sept. 24, 1981

Hometown: Sydney, Australia

Residence: Mooresville, N.C.


Ryan Briscoe has traveled from the go-kart tracks of Australia to some of the world's most famous racing circuits, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


Briscoe was one of the most successful go-kart racers in Australian when he moved to Italy at age 16 to become a factory kart driver, a move that would lead him to formula cars and eventually linking him with Toyota and its Formula One team. He debuted in the IndyCar Series in 2005.


Briscoe enjoys gadgets, going to the beach and other watersports. Like many other IndyCar Series racers, Briscoe is competitive triathlete and has competed in several triathlons, cycling road races and half-marathons.
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Schedule of indy racing league

Schedule of indy racing league SUNDAY, APRIL 19
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Schedule of indy racing league

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19
6:00 Garage Opens 6:30 Garage Opens 6:00 Garage Opens
1:00-5:00 IRL Credentials 8:00 - 5:00 IRL Credentials 6:00-3:00 IRL Credentials 6:00-3:00 IRL Credentials 6:00-2:00 IRL Credentials
8:00 Garage Opens 7:00  I.C.S. & F.I.L. Tech Opens 7:00  I.C.S. & F.I.L. Tech Opens 6:30  I.C.S. & F.I.L. Tech Opens
8:00 AM Manufacturer's   8:00 AM FILS & ICS 7:15 Drivers Meeting 7:00 & 9:45 Chapel
IRL Transporters Transporters 8:00-8:45 F.I.L.  Practice 7:30-7:45ALMS Warm Up 
Hospitality Enter Paddock 9:00 Drivers Meeting  8:05-8:35SWC Practice  8:00 Drivers Meeting
Load In No Team Personnel 12:00  Tech Open 9:30 PR Meeting 8:45-9:30 F.I.L.  Qualifying  8:00 - 8:30 SWC Qualifying 
10:00 Garages Open  9:00-9:40 ALMS Practice 8:30 Catholic Mass
 *10:00-10:30 9:35-10:15 2 Seaters & Pace Cars 10:15 F.I.L. Drivers Meeting
1:00 - 2:00 Track Walk IndyCar Practice (10:25-11:25) 8:40 - 9:10  IndyCar Practice 
10:30 -11:30 All Cars IndyCar Practice (split groups) 9:30 -  Indy Lights Pre Race 
3:00 - 4:00 ALMS Practice  11:45-12:15 Pro Celebrity 11:40-12:40 Pro Celebrity Race 9:40 - 10:50
4:00 - 5:00 2 Seater & Pace cars 12:30-1:15 12:00  Indy Lights Tech Closes Indy Lights Race - 45 Laps
5:00 - 5:45 ALMS Practice  F.I.L.  Practice 12:50-1:10 Drifting  11:05 - 11:30  Drifting 
1:20-1:50 2 Seater & Pace cars 1:10 ALMS Pit Setup Begins 11:40 - 12:30 2 Seater & Pace Cars 
2:00-3:00 1:20-2:00  2 Seaters & Pace Cars 12:30 IndyCar Pre Race 
IndyCar Practice 2:10 - 3:40  1:30-3:30
3:00  Indy Lights Tech Closes IndyCar Qualifying IndyCar Race - 85 Laps
3:15-3:45 3:30  Indy Car Tech Closes Versus
Pro Celebrity Qualifying 4:15  - 5:15  SWC Race 
5:00 Garages Close 6:00  Tech Closes 3:55-4:55 ALMS Qualifying 4:15 - 5:55
4:00 - 5:00 Autograph Session ALMS Race
4:00  Indy Car Tech Closes
5:05-5:25Drifting (5:05-5:25
5:30-5:55 SWC Practice