The Ultimate Sport bike

I’ve always believed the ultimate track-based sport bike would have liter-bike power with middleweight size and weight. And apparently MotoGP overlords Dorna think the same thing. Say hello to the new Moto2 class, which will replace 250cc GP for 2010.
While a quick look at the rules sees Honda-made 600cc spec engines, there’s no doubt they are sure to make power levels akin to a road-legal 1000. These engines will then be housed in chassis made by a host of suppliers, including SRT, Moriwaki and the Tech 3 MotoGP tsquad – some of the best MotoGP chassis makers in the business.

So, tell me that isn’t the ultimate combination for an awesome time at a racetrack? Thus, I now have a new life’s goal – test or race a Moto2 machine. And I’ll be sure to tell you all about it right here once I can make it happen…!!!!

Indian Electric Car Company Plans New Models

India's Reva electric car company has been producing low-speed, low-cost electric vehicles for its home country for sometime now. Now they'll be launching two more new models and some very peculiar sounding charging machinery at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The new models include the NXR, a four-seat, three-door "family car" and the NXG, a two-seat sportster (with a removable roof!)

The "family" NXR will be available in 2010, and Reva will be taking orders for the car at the show. Unfortunately, we don't have numbers on range or top speed, for those of you who might be there and interested in ordering one. The NXG, on the other hand, is slotted for 2011 release.

In addition to this somewhat exciting, but not-too-unexpected news comes the announcement that Reva will be releasing a new charging technology called "Revive." According to their press release, the system will allow you to text REVA for an "an instant remote recharge should they run out of charge." Unless Reva has solved one of the 21st centuries most pressing problems (wireless energy transfer) then this is just a reserve tank that's already in your car, but doesn't get released until you text it.

It's a psychological trick, and a bit of a silly one, but with the amount electric vehicles are complaining about "range anxiety" I'm willing to give them credit for trying something new.

Toyota launches its new Corolla “ALTIS”

Toyota has just launched the much anticipated Altis. The car, although completely new bears much resemblance to the older Corolla. The view from the back of the Altis is strikingly similar to the older version while the front of the car resembles that of its bigger sibling, the Camry. Even the overall silhouette of the car is similar to that of the older Corolla.

Where interiors are concerned, the Altis has improved levels of finish and feel more solid than the older car. Toyota engineers have also done a great job as far as drivers visibility is concerned.

Where the Altis really impresses is in the seating. The seats off good support at the front and rear and though it is not as wide as the Civic, the back can seat three in comfort. There are twin glove boxes and lots of cubbyholes all over the cabin to stash small items. Even the boot has lots of space, but the intrusion of the suspension towers clearly limits more storage.

The engine retained from the old car is the same and develops a healthy 125bhp. It delivers great responses from low engine speeds and is perfect for driving in crawling in city traffic. The steering too makes driving in the city easy but on the highway it is a different matter. Toyota has also raised the suspension of the car which does a great job filtering out bumps at low speeds but on the flip side it adds to the skittish feel at higher speeds.