(Bits&Pieces.us)
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
This Would Make For An Awesome Project Car
Junkyard Gem: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL
A first-year example of the legendary R107, now discarded.
They May Have Found Bernie's Selling Price
American investors Liberty Media set to purchase F1 for $8.5 billion
According to Autoweek, multiple outlets across Europe confirmed Liberty's purchase, claiming the American company is spending $8.5 billion to take control of the world's top tier of open-wheel racing. Liberty owns multiple communications and entertainment ventures, including the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Autoweek, citing The Sunday Times, said Liberty's acquisition of F1 would be a two-stage affair, with the 85-year-old Ecclestone retaining his position as CEO during phase one. Speaking to Auto Motor und Sport, Ecclestone said, "It is my decision what role I take." But that might only be Bernie's decision in step one – phase two could see Formula E boss Alejandro Agag take the reins.
While it sounds crazy considering his dominance of the sport, Ecclestone told The Sunday Times he'll "say adios" if he isn't a fan of the "noises" coming from Liberty Media. Here's hoping Liberty makes a lot of noise, and soon.
So, what will it mean for F1 if Liberty takes over, aside from everyone's least favorite CEO maybe losing his job? According to ESPN, the US-based Liberty would turn its attention to F1's traditionally weak position in the states, boosting marketing in a bid to raise awareness of the sport. The company has tie-ins with Time Warner, Viacom, and SiriusXM to leverage. But beyond increasing F1's US presence, Liberty Media boss John Malone may centralize the sport's marketing and promotional operations around the globe. Host tracks are generally responsible for promoting races – and keeping F1 in the public consciousness beyond the race weekend. Before we can know for certain what Liberty Media's plans are, the company needs to complete its purchase – expect to hear more on that front soon.
(AutoBlog.com)
According to Autoweek, multiple outlets across Europe confirmed Liberty's purchase, claiming the American company is spending $8.5 billion to take control of the world's top tier of open-wheel racing. Liberty owns multiple communications and entertainment ventures, including the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Autoweek, citing The Sunday Times, said Liberty's acquisition of F1 would be a two-stage affair, with the 85-year-old Ecclestone retaining his position as CEO during phase one. Speaking to Auto Motor und Sport, Ecclestone said, "It is my decision what role I take." But that might only be Bernie's decision in step one – phase two could see Formula E boss Alejandro Agag take the reins.
While it sounds crazy considering his dominance of the sport, Ecclestone told The Sunday Times he'll "say adios" if he isn't a fan of the "noises" coming from Liberty Media. Here's hoping Liberty makes a lot of noise, and soon.
So, what will it mean for F1 if Liberty takes over, aside from everyone's least favorite CEO maybe losing his job? According to ESPN, the US-based Liberty would turn its attention to F1's traditionally weak position in the states, boosting marketing in a bid to raise awareness of the sport. The company has tie-ins with Time Warner, Viacom, and SiriusXM to leverage. But beyond increasing F1's US presence, Liberty Media boss John Malone may centralize the sport's marketing and promotional operations around the globe. Host tracks are generally responsible for promoting races – and keeping F1 in the public consciousness beyond the race weekend. Before we can know for certain what Liberty Media's plans are, the company needs to complete its purchase – expect to hear more on that front soon.
(AutoBlog.com)
Why This Number Is Still Important Is Beyond Me
Why zero to 60 mph performance is overrated
In the real world, those times don't apply
In the real world, acceleration is usually done when merging onto a
highway or passing someone in the next lane. Neither situation has
anything to do with how quickly a car will move from a complete stop.
Another part of the problem with 0-60 times is the inconsistencies and
inaccuracies that come with manufacturer claims. Tesla, when announcing
its Model S P100D, claimed to make the quickest production car on the
planet. That led to a debate about what defines a production vehicle.
The Ferrari LaFerrari and the Porsche 918 both put down equal 0-60
times, but Tesla claims they don't count because they're low-volume
specialty vehicles. Does Tesla have a point? Maybe. Does it really
matter? No.
Manufacturer claims can be all over the place. Some are conservative
while others flat out lie. Companies will make up all sorts of rules and
pseudo-comparisons in order to look good. And they often game the test
conditions to pad the stats. This is why independent testing and
reporting, like that done by magazines and websites, is so important.
But even then, there are discrepancies. Ever wondered why the 0-60 mph time from publication A is lower than the one from publication B? It's generally not because one has better drivers than the other, especially in today's world of launch control and automatic transmissions. Nor is it due to equipment accuracy, as everyone uses Racelogic VBOX data loggers. The time difference is usually due to the liberal use of a correction factor and the needless application of rollout.
But even then, there are discrepancies. Ever wondered why the 0-60 mph time from publication A is lower than the one from publication B? It's generally not because one has better drivers than the other, especially in today's world of launch control and automatic transmissions. Nor is it due to equipment accuracy, as everyone uses Racelogic VBOX data loggers. The time difference is usually due to the liberal use of a correction factor and the needless application of rollout.
GTA Just Saved A Bunch Of Money With This Dismissal
Lindsay Lohan's 'GTA V' suit against Rockstar Games dismissed
The actress had long claimed her likeness was used without her permission for the 'Lacey Jonas' character in-game.
After a lengthy legal battle against Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, Lindsay Lohan's case has been dismissed.
The lawsuit revolved around the accusations that Rockstar used Lohan's likeness in Grand Theft Auto V as well as its marketing materials without her permission. The case has been thrown out entirely on the grounds that, essentially, there isn't a law about parodying people in a video game.
An appeals court in Manhattan ruled on the case on Tuesday, stating that Grand Theft Auto V does not fall under the statutory definitions of 'advertising' or 'trade'," explaining that "This video game's unique story, characters, dialogue, and environment, combined with the player's ability to choose how to proceed in the game, render it a work of fiction and satire."
(AutoBlog.com)
The actress had long claimed her likeness was used without her permission for the 'Lacey Jonas' character in-game.
After a lengthy legal battle against Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, Lindsay Lohan's case has been dismissed.
The lawsuit revolved around the accusations that Rockstar used Lohan's likeness in Grand Theft Auto V as well as its marketing materials without her permission. The case has been thrown out entirely on the grounds that, essentially, there isn't a law about parodying people in a video game.
An appeals court in Manhattan ruled on the case on Tuesday, stating that Grand Theft Auto V does not fall under the statutory definitions of 'advertising' or 'trade'," explaining that "This video game's unique story, characters, dialogue, and environment, combined with the player's ability to choose how to proceed in the game, render it a work of fiction and satire."
(AutoBlog.com)
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