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Want to get your daily dose of tire screeching, exhaust screaming, engine roaring action but do not know where to find it? Well, don’t look any further, check out this video by Motor Trend and see if it satisfies your daily fix!
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[Picture retrieved from Phorographer Dennis B Mallari/ANM at Wheels.ae]
You must be wondering what kind of cars are popular in the Middle East. Well, looking at Rashed Abdulla Bin Fahad‘s choices you can get a pretty good feel of what you’ll find in Dubai. After looking at his previously owned cars you can understand that Dubai drives tend more towards enjoyment and thrill rather than practicality.
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Having a truck in the US is a lifestyle. The Ford F-150 has been the number one truck in the US for a long period of time now and it is not planning to let go of that spot. See what the all new 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost offers and why Ford is not leaving the number one spot anytime soon.
In today’s world there is a large number of drivers and car enthusiasts. I am interested the auto-industry in the US and the Middle East. My Supernodes should connect enthusiasts from the US, where there is a incredible amount of media on cars, and UAE, where there is an incredible passion for driving cars. I have chosen two ‘Supernodes’, which are basically nodes with a great level of influence that are very well connected and easy to connect to. A node is just a person/network/organization that can be connected to or can connect to others.
Motor Trend is my first ‘Supernode’. Motor Trend is a magazine based around the auto industry and spread throughout America. Its site is very helpful in facilitating buyers by review new cars, old cars and updating them on new media coverage in the automobile world. Motor Trend also has its own twitter page for trending news and great car reviews on YouTube.
Wheels Magazine is another ‘Supernode’. Wheels is a magazine based in UAE. It is a magazine that revolves around reviews of the latest cars brought to the UAE. This magazine is exclusive to the UAE unlike Motor Trend which is international but unconnected to the Middle East. Wheels Magazine has a YouTube site that shows auto industry news in the UAE but also shows individual car owners and their unique cars.
But do they know each other with such a big influence in their areas?
Both Supernodes are largely connected, one internationally and the other well connected within its region. Both interact and inform the network of car enthusiasts in certain regions. But both Supernodes are completely unconnected to each other. I am in essence a bridge to both Supernodes and networks, along with Kenny G, connecting their viewers and both ‘Supernodes’ together.
Wikipedia is definitely one of the most, if not the most, informative site in the world. People usually argue that it is unreliable, incredible easily edited. Lets be honest, we’ve all heard this from someone we know or have met. Now lets think about the people that usually say this. I most likely heard this from one of my professors at school or university and I am pretty sure that most people have the same experience. Additionally, Wikipedia has many people editing the page and monitoring it, being one of the most informative site in the world this shouldn’t be a surprise. So even thought it can be edited by anyone there are people that are watching to see if there are people discrediting the site or page. On top of that, it is not likely that most people edit Wikipedia pages. This is because it is not so easy to edit and understand.
Even thought anyone can edit pages on Wikipedia, it is not an easy platform to edit on. It is paragraphs and paragraphs of writing embedded within code. If you are not familiar with code you are probably never going to try to edit a Wikipedia page. For example, when trying to add a simple sentence on the page, I must first look for the area that I want to put in my sentence. This seems easy but in actual fact it is a bit more complicated. Firstly, I have to find the sentence hidden with the forests of sentences and code. On top of that I must ensure that I am not break any other code embedded and then start writing.
I feel that hardly anyone uses Wikipedia for the extra information given after the first paragraph. Even though it is a informative site, Wikipedia seems a bit too informative. This being, due to is lack of color and monotonous style of presenting information. Usually being consistent is good thing, but Wikipedia is so consistent it seems like you are on the same page even though your search or topic may be completely unrelated.
Again I cannot emphasize how informative Wikipedia is. It is very difficult to contribute to something that seems too full. It is like adding water to a glass that is nearly filled to the brim. Unless the page that is being edited is completely new and empty, most contributions are minuscule. This is due to the large community contributing and collaborating together. The Community Portal is a great way to keep Wikipedia the site with an overabundance of information.
I would suggest to anyone that is contributing to the site to help fix or contribute to the Community portal even if it is not related to their interest. If you are trying to contribute to a page related to you and you want to it to be significant, the best place to edit would be the first paragraph. The king of all sections of Wikipedia.
Check out my Contribution to the first paragraph : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback
This post was co-authored by Jeremy Hoffman
Floyd Mayweather is the world’s greatest boxer, one of the most recognizable athletes, and according to Forbes is the world’s highest paid athlete. Mostly described as cocky and arrogant, Mayweather’s pedigree in his sport in undeniable. He is a bettor’s nightmare, as Vegas refuses to give his fights any bettor friendly odds. So how does a man like Mayweather choose to spend his free time? Mostly buying cars and gambling on sports, other than his own. Taking a look at his twitter profile it becomes clear he has a passion for spending his money on the world’s most expensive cars and placing high risk bets on sporting events. Mayweather’s personality is often questioned, and his lifestyle is often frowned upon. Like the man or not, when you are worth $280 Million it’s pretty easy to blow your money on cars and betting.
Floyd Mayweather, as a boxer, is arguably the greatest defensive fighter of all time. As a sport better, defensive is the opposite word to describe him. Living in Vegas, Mayweather is a constant at the many casinos sportsbooks. Often placing bets upwards of $1 million. This is another reason many dislike the champion boxer. Mayweather often posts pictures of his winning bet slips on his twitter page, causing discussion for his lack of restraint with his money. He has had his share of legal issues, including failure to pay child support, and filing for bankruptcy, causing many to feel his gambling is irresponsible. Often getting grief for never putting his losing slips on the internet, Mayweather claimed for years to have never lost a bet, many times saying his betting record matched in boxing record, undefeated. The truth is, with his frequency in Vegas Casinos he has obviously lost a few bets. Dermot Hunt, a professional poker player, followed Mayweather’s tweets about gambling for two years. Click here to see Hunt’s article, stating the many high priced bets Mayweather placed, and what games he placed them on. With his history of legal troubles, and his successful career coming to an end, maybe it’s not the smartest idea to risk $8.4 million on the Super Bowl (he lost). The man has a passion, and he’s not afraid to show the world. When you have the money, why not risk it and try to make more. This is one of the many reasons people dislike Floyd Mayweather. This is one of the many reasons I LOVE Floyd Mayweather. He is a degenerate gambler just like me. He doesn’t care who wins, but rather that they covered the spread. If I was worth over $200 million at least half of that would go to sports betting. Like the guy or not, he’s one of the greatest boxers of all time, he’s worth more money than you, and he’s not afraid to risk a few million to make a casual Sunday football game way more exciting.
And he is not someone that seeks thrill and enjoyment only in his sports life. Outside that world, he also has the hobby of buying the world’s most exciting and expensive cars. Mayweather not only has the world’s most expensive cars he has multiple versions of them. He is certainly not like many other celebrities or millionaires and this is why. He not only has multiple versions of expensive cars, he has color coordinated them. With 14 Rolls Royce’s, Buggati’s, Bentley’s, Lamborghini’s, Mercedes, Maybach’s and Ferrari’s, what else could he do other than make them his own? His unique set of white cars in Miami and set of black cars in Vegas helps his followers know where he’s at. His insane sports life definitely matches his set of garages with 88 cars! Just like his posts on twitter regarding his bets he models with his own cars; when he has so much he needs to show it. Just to let the people around him know he is near he has ‘Money Mayweather’ stamped on the back of most of his cars. He is like no other person on this planet; he is more than just a boxer, a gambler or a car enthusiast. Tony Manfred from the Business Insider explains this more clearly through a series of pictures.
Floyd Mayweather has a great gift, which is to box, but he has an even greater talent which is spending money. Whether it is in the casinos in Vegas or creating a lavish life of luxury, he is definitely doing it well. This man has eyes all over his boxing career, cars and most importantly, his money because in the end he spends it like an art.
Charging Into The Future is my latest blog enlightening car enthusiasts to the new world of electric cars. What are the benefits of electric cars and do they have any disadvantages?
Find out in the link above!
Here is the EVO review of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mark 7. Volkswagen is massive company, owning big manufacturers such as Bugatti, Bentley, Lamborghini, Audi the list goes on. The significant feature of Volkswagen is that, other than being funded by Adolf Hitler at one point, it was the manufacturer to bring the hatchback into fashion. You could say Volkswagen is the Mercedes Benz of hatchbacks. So with such a esteemed name how does the Golf GTI attract drivers and why would you want to buy a hatchback instead of a similar functioning sedan?
Well to start off, what makes a hatchback different from a sedan? Firstly, we have the short length due to the almost flat back or trunk of every hatchback. Apart from that, hatchbacks are usually lighter, fuel efficient, small, compact and nimble creatures. Obviously when looking at a hatchback you are not thinking about your family… unless you are a family of clowns from a carnival. They usually are not made to accommodate families or store things.
So what about Volkswagen? Volkswagen has related the Golf GTI hatchback to the everyday sports car. You must be thinking sports car everyday? Well yes, the Golf GTI is 2.0L engine with 210 horsepower and most importantly it is turbo charged giving it that extra kicky feeling. Thank God. Along with that, which is already good enough, the Volkswagen has great spacious interior and classy interior and exterior trim. It can comfortably fit in 4 adults and still have space for a little one. It has just under 23 cubic feet cargo space, which more than enough considering no-one buys a hatchback for storage space.
So the Golf GTI has pretty much leveled with most sporty sedans. But, what makes it the Mercedes of hatchbacks is its interior features and facilities. The US News & World Report has given the VW Golf GTI the number one rank for interior. Since we know that hatchbacks are usually for the youngster with friends rather than the father with his family, what makes it more suited to the young thrill addict? Apart from the turbo charged engine, the Golf GTI comes with a standard, I repeat standard, Bluetooth, touch-screen information system, satellite radio, iPod adapter and a great audio system. As a youngster you need that banging sound system and fast pick up with the lads to have fun of course.
Overall the Volkswagen Golf GTI isn’t the fastest, most luxurious car but that not what we’re looking for. Its a hatchback, cheaper and faster than most sedans due to size and has the fairly luxurious interior element like a Benz.
What else could you ask for?
The Nissan Altima is usually known as the everyday commuter car. This mid-seized sedan is usually compared to the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. When speaking of these cars the term ‘sport’ does not come to mind. In the Nissan Altima commercial above, Altima owners are asked to take a ride in the all new Altima race car. In actual fact, the Altima is the ordinary street car disguised as a race track car with an exterior shell and race car interior. Nissan coneys its audience that their new Altima can sit in the same class as a fun sports four door car.
I believe the advert hits the mark by creating a race event and a thrilling, exhilarating experience. All of this convinces the viewer that the Altima is fun ride. Asking the participants to sign up, wear safety gear and most convincing having a race car driver are key factors to the persuasion. In the end, the participants get out and see the car stripped down to an ordinary mid sized Nissan Altima.
Although the commercial is very convincing due to its response from the passengers; how valid is their reaction. The passengers seem like they average daily commuters that have no experience sitting in a sports car. When watching the commercial we can see that the interior of the Altima still has its 3 passenger seats in the back, which would never be in a race car. They cleverly disguised the interior with foil on the ceiling and a massive mechanical contraption on the front dash, which actually looks like a complete joke. How did they not catch that out? Motor Trend points out some key feature about the commercial in their overview.
The Nissan Altima sales have increased significantly recently, reporting their 4th million sold in the US! But, how many of the new owners knew that their Altima is race track car?
It is frustrating to think why two different companies created a car so similar. Here we have the Scion FR-S on the left and the Subaru BRZ on the right. These cars look like identical twins, even with both cars standing in front of you it is still difficult to see the difference. But when closely paying attention to the details you can differentiate. With such similar cars the competition should be intense; but is it? Find out from Jessica Caldwell’s analysis and see which car sit at the top of the leader board.
Who is the better competitor?
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