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Face-Off With a Deadly Predator
Paul Nicklen describes his most amazing experience as a National Geographic photographer - coming face-to-face with one of Antarctica's most vicious predators.
Mercedes to Launch Baby SLS AMG in 2013
‘Tis the season for making babies in the motor industry. Not only are engines being downscaled but entire cars are resized to fit the recession and the environment's demands. In conforming to this trend, according to hearsay, Mercedes-Benz has begun the process of developing a smaller, more affordable SLS AMG.
"Mercedes' management has been very supportive of AMG's efforts in developing the SLS," an unnamed source is quoted by Autocar. "The feedback we've received since showing the car at the Frankfurt motor show has been extremely encouraging. A second model that will project a similarly exclusive image but be more accessible in terms of its pricing is already in planning."
The speculated sports car would naturally have shorter and narrower dimensions, and would give up the expensive gullwing doors. Its positioning is said to be higher than the current SLK 55 AMG. Buyers will eventually be able to choose between a coupe and a roadster. Current segment rivals include the Porsche 911 Carrera S and the Audi R8 V8.
Power will come from the rumoured mid-front mounted twin turbo V8 with over 373kW (507hp). It will send all of that power to the rear wheels via a 7-speed double clutch and a limited differential slip. The 0 - 100km/h sprint should be around 4.5 seconds.
As a true SLS AMG brand extension the baby model will also get a fully electric powertrain like the SLS eDrive.
Prices are reported to start at around £80,000 (US$134 700/ €90,000) when it goes on sale in 2013.
Note: picture used is WCF's amateur Photoshop job of a shorter SLS AMG
"Mercedes' management has been very supportive of AMG's efforts in developing the SLS," an unnamed source is quoted by Autocar. "The feedback we've received since showing the car at the Frankfurt motor show has been extremely encouraging. A second model that will project a similarly exclusive image but be more accessible in terms of its pricing is already in planning."
The speculated sports car would naturally have shorter and narrower dimensions, and would give up the expensive gullwing doors. Its positioning is said to be higher than the current SLK 55 AMG. Buyers will eventually be able to choose between a coupe and a roadster. Current segment rivals include the Porsche 911 Carrera S and the Audi R8 V8.
Power will come from the rumoured mid-front mounted twin turbo V8 with over 373kW (507hp). It will send all of that power to the rear wheels via a 7-speed double clutch and a limited differential slip. The 0 - 100km/h sprint should be around 4.5 seconds.
As a true SLS AMG brand extension the baby model will also get a fully electric powertrain like the SLS eDrive.
Prices are reported to start at around £80,000 (US$134 700/ €90,000) when it goes on sale in 2013.
Note: picture used is WCF's amateur Photoshop job of a shorter SLS AMG
McLaren Reveal Plans for World Domination
McLaren Automotive is further confirming their plans to sell the company's cars worldwide. Citing a McLaren insider, automotive publication Autocar says the firm has carefully laid out a 12-year plan orchestrating the company's sales and marketing strategy.
“We want to show we are not in this for the short haul,” the source said.
The automaker had previously confirmed their intentions to create a dealership network across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. By 2011, up to 40 retail outlets will have been created, beginning in the UK and Europe. Eventually, there could be as many as 15 dealerships there, and another ten in the US & Canada.
For the first time, McLaren is confirming their aim to introduce the brand in Hong Kong relatively soon, with an eventual push into China. The worldwide slate of showrooms should all be open to the public by 2021.
However, McLaren needs a global sales force in place by early 2011. Their latest supercar, the McLaren MP4-12C, will go into production by the end of 2010. Sales of the highly anticipated car are expected to start by March 2011.
“We want to show we are not in this for the short haul,” the source said.
The automaker had previously confirmed their intentions to create a dealership network across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. By 2011, up to 40 retail outlets will have been created, beginning in the UK and Europe. Eventually, there could be as many as 15 dealerships there, and another ten in the US & Canada.
For the first time, McLaren is confirming their aim to introduce the brand in Hong Kong relatively soon, with an eventual push into China. The worldwide slate of showrooms should all be open to the public by 2021.
However, McLaren needs a global sales force in place by early 2011. Their latest supercar, the McLaren MP4-12C, will go into production by the end of 2010. Sales of the highly anticipated car are expected to start by March 2011.
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