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The article describes the collaboration between the companies Scherzinger and Andreas Maier GmbH & Co. KG (AMF) in the production of precision pumps for super sports cars. Scherzinger manufactures the dry sump lubrication for super sports cars, while AMF develops suitable devices. The increasing demand for super sports cars requires a larger production of precision pumps. Scherzinger and AMF are working together to develop automated devices for the production of pump housings and covers. The collaboration was successful and on an equal footing. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes the role of the companies Scherzinger and Andreas Maier GmbH & Co. KG (AMF) in the production of precision pumps for super sports cars. Scherzinger manufactures the dry sump lubrication for super sports cars, while AMF develops suitable devices. The companies work together to develop automated manufacturing solutions and increase process reliability. The collaboration between Scherzinger and AMF runs smoothly and on an equal footing. [Extracted from the article]

"The Great Hippopotamus Hotel: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (25)" by Alexander McCall Smith is a fictional novel that follows the Botswanan sleuths Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi as they investigate a struggling hotel. The well-regarded Great Hippopotamus Hotel has fallen into disrepair, with food poisonings and infestations of snakes and scorpions. Mma Ramotswe, Mma Makutsi, and their friend Mma Potokwani uncover a conspiracy targeting the hotel's reputation. The novel also explores the personal lives of the characters, including Mma Ramotswe's husband's concerns about a wealthy client's request for a new sports car. The book offers a humorous and descriptive portrayal of life in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the Teijin Automotive Technologies' role in providing advanced composite exterior panels for the all-new Lotus Emira sports car, including doors, rear quarter panels, and tailgate shells. It mentions that these lightweight and dent-resistant panels, made from TCA Ultra Lite material, allow for unique styling cues and aerodynamic design while maintaining a high-quality Class A finish, contributing to the award-winning design of the sports car.

The article evaluates several sports cars including the 911 Carrera, the 911 Carrera S and the 718 Boxster from Porsche.

The article discusses the launch of the McLaren 570GT sports car manufactured by McLaren Group Ltd. and tackles the features of the automobile.

The article evaluates several automobiles including the Active Tourer from BMW, B-segment Zoe from Renault, and Jaguar sports cars from Mondial.

The article offers information regarding the condition of the luxury automobile manufacturing industry in Liverpool, England. It features Briggs Automotive Co.'s Mono, the single-seater, road-legal sports car, featuring a 2.5-litre Mountune engine. Other information such as carbon brake and gearbox is presented.

Presents news briefs related to the optical trade in Great Britain as of September 16, 2005. Results of an annual survey of laser refractive surgeries; Award given to the Mazda RX-8 sports car by Bausch & Lomb's PureVision promotion; Total amount raised by Black & Lizars from its cycle ride.

This article presents several news items related to automobile industry around the world as of January 2004. Volkswagen AG has launched its next-generation Caravelle that, unlike the previous model, will become part of the German passenger car range. Next, Swedish carmaker Volvo AG debuted its all-new V50 lifestyle sportswagon that replaces the current V40 range. The new Volvo features a revolutionary interior design, with Volvo AB engineers integrating an ultra-slim centre console, that creats an aura of exclusivity, simplicity and space.

Features the Bentley EXP Speed 8 racing car owned by Volkswagen Group in Great Britain. Car specification; Automobile features; Car design.

Focuses on the motor show at Geneva, Switzerland. Introduction of Aero 8 sportscar from Morgan company; Specification of Lotus M250; Price of General Motor's Opel/Vauxhall VX220.

The article evaluates the fourth-generation Honda Civic Type R high-performance compact sports car.

Focuses on the increase in popularity of superchargers as original equipment on sports cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles and even family cars in the U.S. Misconceptions about superchargers; Factors that boosted the interest in superchargers among original equipment manufacturers; Information on how supercharger application changes the common conception about the performance of cylinder engines; Problems associated with superchargers that were eliminated by R&D; Role of computer stimulation in the development of the modern generation of superchargers. INSETS: What is a supercharger?;A long and winding road;Hot rodder's delight.

Focuses on Boxster, the sports car from automobile manufacturer Porsche AG. Dimensions of the automobile; Specifications of the automobile; Performance of the automobile; Fuel economy of the automobile; Technology deployed in the automobile.

Presents a reprinted article from `Forbes,' magazine on the vintage-car racing circuit. Description of the Monterey Historic Automobile Race; Vintage collectors racing their cars; Motivations of the collectors; The need to really love the cars in order to drive them; The different types of vintage car races; Comments from owners; Discussion of the prices of the cars such as the Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale owned by Bill Bauce. INSETS: Would you buy a used car from these men?;White-knuckle.

Focuses on the prestige car market. Sales figures for 1996; Mini-boom in sports cars and convertibles; Various contenders in the sub-$55,000 prestige car segment including Audi, BMW and Citroen; Technological innovations such as brake assist, satellite navigation and drowsy driver warning systems; Marketing of prestige cars; Collectibility and investment bargains.

Presents the authors' 100-day evaluation of the sportscars Eagle Talon DL, Toyota MR-2 Turbo and Ford Probe. Impressions about the dealer; Problems and how they were handled; Design deficiencies and possible solutions; Vehicle responsiveness under a variety of driving conditions; Features.

The article presents a comparison between sports cars Acura NSX and Porsche 911 in terms of its powertrain operation, engine performance and suspension development.

The article focuses on the new approach of Automobili Lamborghini SpA in using carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) in its sports cars. It notes that the firm's Aventador sports car was designed using a CRFP monocoque, which integrates the vehicle's load-bearing structure and occupant cell and reduces weight by cutting the number of parts. It also cites the use of CRFP in the suspension, transmission shaft and crash boxes of the firm's Sesto Elemento vehicle.

The article focuses on the use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer by McLaren Racing Ltd. for its MP4-12C sports cars. Claudio Santoni, McLaren Automotive function group manager for Body Structure, headed the shift to the autoclave pre-impregnated composite fibers (prepeg) for the design of composite structures. Sotira provided the glass fiber-reinforced molding sheet compound for the double curvature in rear quarters and the doors. Rohacell foam from EVONIK Röhm GmbH was used to fill the sections of tub for passenger protection against crashes.

The article focuses on the development by Great Britain-based Gibbs Technologies of the Aquada High-Speed Amphibious Vehicle. The challenge is building a lightweight body/frame for a sports car that is capable of handling point loads generated by land travel and is able to withstand hydrodynamic loads when afloat on water. The solution is a hybrid construction that includes a glass/polyester composite body to handle hydrodynamic loads.

Presents information on the strategy of automobile manufacturers to use their halo cars in promoting their other sports cars. Challenge faced by halo cars; Appeal of the Corvette automobile to young people; Background on a television advertising campaign for the Corvette automobile which got cancelled. INSET: Back to the Future: Corvette Meets Stingray.

Offers a look at the process of manufacturing sports automobiles at the plant of Ferrari in Maranello, Italy. Noise level inside Ferrari's car plant; Machine assembly of Ferrari workers; Tests conducted on the engines.

Evaluates the C-class sports coupe model launched by European automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. Physical appearance of the car; Structural elements of the car; Engine options available with car; Performance of the car on the roads.

Reports on Young & Rubicam Germany Chairman Ingo Krauss's concern with the possible effect on the marketing of sports cars by an 80 miles-per-hour speed limit on Germany's autobahns. German political parties in favor of the proposed limit; Comment from ZAW executive Volker Nickel; Increase in spending on automobile advertising.

A small group of designers at Mazda Motor Corp.'s Irvine, California-based R&D Center asked themselves, "What would people think of an affordable vehicle that combines the fun of a 1950's sports car with the kind of quality and reliability people have come to expect in Japanese autos?" Mazda not only encouraged its people to ask such a question but decided the idea was worth a gamble. The result is the new Mazda MX-5 Miata. While prices for the convertible start at $13,800, buyers have been so eager to get their hands on the car that some dealers are getting $3,000 or more above the sticker price. INSET: For more on the Miata.

The article discusses the launch of Aston Martin twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12 luxury sports cars manufactured by Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.

The article discusses the launch of the lightweight, road-legal Rp1 sports car manufactured by Elemental and tackles the features of the automobile.

The article evaluates the Audi R8 V10 Plus sports car.

The article evaluates the F-Type Coupe sports car from Jaguar.

The article offers a preview of the F-Type sports car from Jaguar Cars Ltd.

The article mentions the Spyker C8 Aileron sports car from Spyker Cars NV.

A preview of the Abruzzi sports car from Panoz Auto Development Co. is presented.

The article offers information on the Bloodhound car, which travels at a speed of 1,000 miles per hour, is expected to break the world land speed record. It mentions the features of the car which includes aerodynamic shape, propulsion system, Eurofighter Typhoon jet engine and a solid state booster rocket. It also presents a flow chart giving an overview of the control system. INSETS: Keeping weight to a minimum;Cross-checking ensures safe running.

The article offers information on the history of the development of the first sports car, the Vauxhall C10. Topics discussed include the influence made by the need of speedy transportation to the development of the sports car, the appointment of draughtsman Laurence Pomeroy in redesigning the engine of the C10 to increase performance, and the importance of a well-ventilated engine and high piston speeds to the construction of the automobile engine.

The article evaluates the sports cars Lotus Elise from Group Lotus PLC.

The article focuses on the plans of Porsche AG to innovate and enhance its Panamera automobile to increase its performance, comfort and safety. According to Porsche's top engineer, Wolfgang Durheimer, the company wanted to market its Panamera like a sportscar and considered three options, a sports coupé, a classical three-box design or a station wagon. It indicates that the engineers aimed to develop the Panamera as typical Porsche with lots of performance and high lateral acceleration.

The article focuses on the potential application of fuel cells in sports vehicles. It implies that fuel cells have the capability to enhance speed and have more energy storage capability than conventional batteries. It likewise adds that fuel cells can be easily packaged, because they can be dispersed around the vehicle using run cables and coolant pipes. However, original equipment manufacturers recognize that series production of fuel cells could still take several more years.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the realities of climate change in the June 13, 2007 issue, "Winners and losers Part 1: The productivity trail," in the June 13, 2007 issue, and on a news item about the performance sports car launched by Caparo Vehicle Technologies in the June 13, 2007 issue.

The article evaluates sports cars including the Zagato model from Spyker Cars NV, M12 supercar from Noble Automotive Ltd. and the Beck LM 800 from Beck Engineering & Composites.

The article discusses how automotive group Prodrive has reduced the noise of the Dodge SRT/10 or Viper automobile from DaimlerChrysler to meet European regulations for noise. The car could only be imported to Europe once it passed the European type approval tests. Prodrive implemented a valve operated by engine exhaust vacuum pressure in the Viper to reduce the noise of its exhaust pipes. An overview of the development work and testing conducted by Prodrive at its facility in Kenilworth, England is presented.

The article reports on lightweight sports car manufacturer Caterham Cars' plan to increase its production capacity in Great Britain after its purchase by Corven Ventures in 2005. A contract was awarded to Caged to provide high technology process for manufacturing the chassis of Caterham Seven cars. In addition, Caterham has launched the Superlight R400 road car series. The company employs more than 70 people at its sites across the country.

The article assesses the market success of the race-inspired sporty compact A3 to be launched by Ingolstadt, Germany-based car manufacturer in the U.S. in 2006. The Audi A3 features a small space and fuel-efficient engine power. The advertising spending of U.S. $ 17.7 million and the number of units sold in its first seven months of release, reassure success for car makers trying to market smaller luxurious cars that are more profitable than econoboxes.

This article reports on the change in automotive marketing with a shift from sports utility vehicles (SUV) to hybrid-engine vehicles. In 2004, $762 million was spent advertising the top 10 selling SUV; for the first half of 2005 only $307 million was spent. In the first two weeks of September 2005, seven car companies created 18 advertisements across 12 brands touting gas mileage. The 32,000-plus consumers CNW surveyed in September 2005 said they are willing to pay $3,000 more for a hybrid than a gas-only model versus $1,000 more in August 2005.

The article describes the design of the new model of Boxster S sports car from Porsche AG. The front axle has been re-developed with a new aluminum crossbar which has been updated and responds better during collision. The crossbar has been widened by 35 millimeter and the springs, dampers and anti-roll bars was reset to fit the geometry. It has a top speed of 268 kilometers per hour or 166 miles per hour.

Features the RX-8 sports car of Mazda Motor Corp. in Europe. Engine capacity; Power output; Maximum torque rating.

Provides information on Ricardo, manufacturer of the transmission system used in the Audi R8 sports car. Overview of the Audi sports car program; Involvement with other car manufacturers such as Dallara which provides cars for one-make series in Spain and the U.S.

Introduces the Jensen S-V8 hand-built sports car in Great Britain. Cost of the automobile; Physical description; Use of wishbone system in the car suspension.

Focuses on the automobile engineering for the Cerbera Speed 12 sports car by TVR in Europe. Details of the component development process; Operation of CAD-based design facilities; Performance advantages of the automatic rest-milling feature.