Watch for Toyota Motor to Potentially Rebound after Falling 2.45% Yesterday (TM)
Posted by: Auto Buff / Category: ToyotaToyota Motor (NYSE:TM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $66.15 to a high of $67.18. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.45%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $66.16 on volume of 512,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Shares of Toyota Motor are currently trading below their 50-day moving average (MA) of $69.47 and below their 200-day MA of $79.33. Look for the MA to provide resistance for a short-term rebound in the shares.
SmarTrend currently has shares of Toyota Motor in an Downtrend and issued the Downtrend alert on August 03, 2011 at $80.61. The stock has fallen 15.6% since the Downtrend alert was issued.
SmarTrend expects the share price to rebound toward the $66.36 resistance level. Afterwards, we expect it to move downward with its peers in the SmarTrend Auto Manufacturers- Major industry.
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Below the waistline the Roadster is very recognisably a Mini.
This, BMW assures us, is the final production version of the Mini roadster – the sixth model in the current line-up and the first open two-seater in Mini history.
It’s a typically Mini interpretation of the compact, two-seater sports-car genre with a simple, manually-operated soft top, short overhangs and high waistline, rising slightly along the length of the body towards a flat rear end.
But it has considerably more steeply raked A pillars than the standard Mini – with the roof up it’s still 20mm lower than even the Mini convertible – and it’s very much a two-seater, with nothing but stainless-steel roll-over bars and a parcel shelf behind the front seats.
The roof unlocks at the simple twist of a lever on the windshield framer and folds flat behind the seats, with the outer skin on top, so there’s no need for a cover when it’s down.
To close it, press the button between roll-bars and the roof’s leading edge pops up on gas struts; grab the handle, pull it forward over your head and give it a twist to lock it on to the windshield frame – it’s that simple, much like the classic sports cars of the 1960s.
And, of course, the absence of electric motors, levers, struts and solenoid locking mechanisms not only saves weight but also lowers the centre of gravity.
Built into the boot lid is an active rear spoiler that extends automatically at 80km/h.
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The tall tail – which has an active rear spoiler that extends automatically at 80km/h – does, however, make space for a wide-opening tailgate and 240-litre boot with through-loading capability for awkward-sized parcels.
The rest of it is standard Mini, with signature hexagonal grille, large circular headlights, vertically stacked tail lights right on the rear corners of the body, and a black border around the bottom of the body to tie it down (visually, anyway) on to the surface of the road.
Under the skin, there’s some stiffening under the rear of the body, combined with extra-sturdy side sills, to stiffen the body shell,
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Al Tayer Motors to showcase Ferrari 458 Spider at the Dubai International …
Posted by: Auto Buff / Category: General MotorsFerrari’s exciting new 8-cylinder convertible, the 458 Spider, will share the spotlight with the Ferrari FF and an exclusive customised Ferrari California that epitomises the new Tailor-Made programme announced by Ferrari.
“This year we are pleased to showcase some of the very latest products from the prancing horse marque that made their international debut very recently. Motoring enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the 458 Spider, which is sure to be one of the star attractions of this year’s event,” said Hossam Hosni, General Manager – Luxury Auto, Al Tayer Motors.
The new 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari’s mid-rear engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration. It is equipped with a Ferrari-patented fully retractable hard top – a world first for a sports car with this lay-out.
The 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated, direct-injection 4.5 litre V8 which was nominated as the 2011 International Engine of the Year for its engineering excellence in terms of driveability, performance, economy and refinement. The power is transferred to the road by Ferrari’s class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics.
Tailor-Made Programme
Ferrari will also have an area of the stand dedicated to the Tailor-Made Programme, which will enable owners to reach an even more personal level of distinctiveness with the specification of their cars.
The Tailor-Made Programme provides clients with an extensive range of exclusive cloth trim, colours, finishes and technical materials for a final specification inspired by unique classic Ferraris and by motor racing. The selection is available in three innovative collections – Classica, Scuderia and Inedita – specifically conceived by Ferrari’s Styling centre.
The Ferrari range at the Dubai International Motor Show
Lining up alongside the 458 Spider will be the Ferrari FF. This V12 melds to an unprecedented level an extremely sporty, high-performance character with incredible versatility, superb comfort and sophisticated elegance, guaranteeing both driver and passengers an absolutely unique driving experience.
Also being showcased on the Ferrari stand will be a specially customised Ferrari California, the mid-front-engined V8 GT that combines performance, versatility and driving pleasure.
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Children are the UK’s Biggest Distraction to Drivers
Posted by: Live Update / Category: UncategorizedChildren are the UK’s Biggest Distraction to Drivers
PR Newswire — October 31, 2011
LONDON, October 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –
A recent survey conducted by RED Driving School has revealed that having children in the car is the biggest distraction for UK drivers with a whopping 31% of drivers being most distracted by squabbling offspring.
Comments from backseat drivers come a close second for a huge 28% of drivers.
Unsurprisingly more 35-44 year olds are distracted by children onboard whereas our younger drivers (aged 18-24 at 34%), and over 55′s cite those unhelpful comments from backseat drivers as most distracting.
Mobile phones are the third most distracting things for UK drivers, but this means a worrying 20% of drivers don’t insist on mobile phones being switched off while driving.
Dominic Cohen, RED Driving School [http://www.reddrivingschool.com ] states, ‘There will always be distractions while driving, but it is important for the drivers to learn to avoid or reduce as many of these elements as they can, not only while learning to drive but after they’ve passed their test. As well as teaching basic driving skills, we are committed to teaching road safety education to all of our pupils enabling them to understand the road and its potential dangers.’
Cohen continues, ‘The results of this survey underline just how important greater awareness of road safety is. Our Road Safety Team is currently out and about throughout the UK to help those currently undertaking driving lessons [http://www.reddrivingschool.com ] and those who’ve already past their test, with a reminder of road safety and awareness skills.’
Other distractions include loud music being played at 13% and the driver or passenger smoking being the least popular overall at 4%.
For more information please visit http://www.reddrivingschool.com
Subject Codes: PC/t.111031090621025, PR/dest.Public, PT/lang.en, RE/United_Kingdom, IN/AUT, IN/TRN, SU/CHI, SU/SVY, SU/PSF
