More than ten years ago McLaren raced into the history books with the fastest production car ever built, the F1. They only built 106 of the hyper cars in a bid to maintain exclusivity but Chairman Ron Dennis has made an interesting announcement "Since 1966, when McLaren first raced in F1, 106 teams have come and gone - and that tells me that if we stay solely as an F1 team it will lead to extinction." Their latest creation, the MP4-12C is an attempt to dodge the fate that has befallen many of their racing rivals.

McLaren plan to produce 1,200 of the cars in the each year, which should mean it can compete with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and other supercar companies it may rival. It will cost around 150,000 which is standard supercar money and there have been 1,600 pre-orders already.

The 12C is due for release in 2011 even though the plant it will be produced in is yet to be constructed, when it is it will create 300 new jobs. The car was unveiled at a press conference in McLaren's space age headquarters in Woking, test drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button pulled back the sheets to uncover it to the press.

McLaren's Managing Director Antony Sheriff stated "The 12C won't take you to the edge of what's possible; It will take you to the edge of the edge. It's what we call an 'and' car. It's powerful and efficient; lightweight and safe; fast and comfortable." They have designed the car around their own engine and a unique concept carbon monocell structure making it super light and super strong. McLaren claim it will be capable of reaching 60mph in "under three seconds".

Although it could be one of 2011s biggest supercars it will likely not cause as much of a buzz as their F1, however the bigger question is whether the success of this car and this brand will be affected by the one thing they held very dear, their exclusivity? Will the rich and famous still queue up to buy one if it they won't be the only one driving it? It's a question that only time will answer but one that could determine the future of this Formula racing giant.

The speed the MP4-12C is capable might persuade McLaren to provide a driving offence solicitor with each car. Their previous F1 required almost every owner to enlist a speeding solicitor at some stage

It's been over a decade since the British racing giants made history with the fastest production car ever made (at the time), their iconic F1. Only 106 of the hyper cars were made but Chairman Ron Dennis has made a striking statement "Since 1966, when McLaren first raced in F1, 106 teams have come and gone - and that tells me that if we stay solely as an F1 team it will lead to extinction." Their latest creation, the MP4-12C is said to be an attempt to avoid the fate that has cursed many of their fellow F1 brothers, by becoming a fully fledged road car manufacturer.

Dennis claims the company will build over 1,200 of the cars in the first year alone, producing around the same amount of cars as the companies it will be competing with. It will cost around 150,000 which is standard supercar money and there have been 1,600 pre-orders already.

The factory which is set to be producing the car by 2011 has not yet been built, but when it is it will create 300 new jobs. The MP4-12C was revealed by McLaren at a press conference at their futuristic headquarters outside of Woking, it was uncovered by its first two test drivers, team F1 racers, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.

"The 12C won't take you to the edge of what's possible; it will take you to the edge of the edge. It's what we call an 'and' car. It's powerful and efficient; lightweight and safe; fast and comfortable" Explained Antony Sheriff, Managing Director. Its lightweight construction will be built around a revolutionary Carbon Monocell which is astoundingly strong and will be capable of reaching 60mph in "under three seconds".

There is no denying that this is a supercar, it's not going to cause as much of a stir as the F1 but the bigger question is whether the success of this car and this brand will wear off when they lose their exclusivity? Will every millionaire want one if they know the wont own the only one on the roads? It's a question that only time will answer but one that could determine the future of this Formula racing giant.

The new McLaren is bound to cause a few driving bans as many of the owners of the previous F1 were convicted of speeding within months of receiving the car.

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When visibility is the concern, try out flip-up motorcycle helmets. These give more visibility but leave the chin out of cover, making it vulnerable. Try out open face motorcycle helmets as these provide protection for the skull, ears, and the face, less the chin.

A few things need to be checked out when buying a motorcycle helmet. Quality of helmets comes first. Always ensure that the motorcycle helmet you buy is certified. The market is flooded with cheaper alternatives but you stand to loose your insurance cover opting for these un-certified versions. Then comes fitting. Try motorcycle helmets before buying to detect possible 'problem' areas with the fit. Ensure that your helmet rests tightly against your forehead in such a way that you cannot put a thumb between the helmet and your forehead.

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Where safety is concerned, never take unnecessarily risks. Many drivers underestimate the dangers of driving on an icy road. As a result, they continue to drive as per normal, and this results in accidents that endanger their own lives and others. To avoid potential accidents, you must first be aware of the dangers that are commonly associated with driving on an icy road.

First, understand that many drivers continue to drive in the same manner, despite different driving conditions. This can be due to inexperience, or to habit. Some drivers are simply so accustomed to their own style of driving that they find it hard to adapt when driving on icy roads. And this, may lead to fatal accidents.

The problem with driving on icy roads is that the friction between the road surface and the rubber tyres is greatly reduced. Often, a more experienced driver would be able to feel the difference immediately and make some necessary adjustments, which we will briefly discuss later in this article.

The slippery road surface makes the car more difficult to control. The braking distance becomes longer, and the car may skid occasionally.

The reduced friction is enough to cause numerous accidents on icy roads. There are a list of potential accidents just waiting to happen. Consider the following scenarios:

- Tail gating drivers may slam into the car in front as there is not enough braking distance.

- Skids may cause cars to go off the roads or collide with other cars or even stationary objects such as lamp posts.

- An animal or a person dashing across the road may be knocked down, due to a driver failing to respond in time.

But as you can see, the root cause of all the above scenarios is loss of control due to slippery conditions. Under better conditions, these accidents may not have happened.

The important thing to note here is that such accidents can be avoided just by making some minor adjustments to one's driving style.

For instance, a driver driving on icy roads can choose to:

- Give more space to the car in front so that if the car in front brakes suddenly, there is time for you to brake as well.

- Familiarize as much as you can with the operations of the car. When it comes to emergency, you need to know how to react fast!

- Slow down considerably when nearing a turn or a corner to avoid skidding.

- Knowing the roads well help you anticipate what is coming up next.

- Remain vigilant at all times, and never drive in adverse road conditions if you are tired.

All the above tips can help save your life.

Finally, if the road conditions really get too bad, make a conscious decision to stay off the roads. Your life is definitely more important than any business meeting or appointment that you may have for the day. If the weather doesn't permit you to be outdoors, simply stay indoors. Cancel all your appointments.

When you do that, you avoid all the dangers that may be lurking somewhere on the icy roads.

If you and your partner are enjoying some much needed quiet time abroad or just out of town, why not add an exciting twist to your vacation by renting a motorcycle instead of the usual car and limousine?

Benefits of Motorcycle Rentals

Efficient Traveling – Riding a motorcycle will get you to where you’re going much quicker than a car would because motorcycles are able to make use of passages and perform nifty moves that bulky vehicles are essentially unable to do.

Affordable Solution – Motorcycle rentals are also cheaper than car rentals. Why spend more when you don’t have to? With motorcycle rentals, you’ll have extra pocket money to spend!

Option for Private Transportation – If you’re heading to Venice, you should know that this lovely Italian city doesn’t allow people to use cars; you can however use motorcycles if you’re not that fond of manual bikes or walking.

Tips on Renting a Motorcycle

Selection – It’s best that you rent from a shop which allows you to choose from a varied selection of motorcycles. In the event that your rented motorcycle will malfunction, the shop will surely be able to send you a replacement unit immediately.

Support and Services – If there are documentation needs for you to take care of before being able to rent a motorcycle, is the shop willing and able to help you take care of these requirements?

Price – Lastly, always compare prices and rates before making the final decision of where you’re going to rent a motorcycle.

Using and Driving a Rented Motorcycle Out of Town or Abroad

Always make sure that you have obtained the necessary license and other documentations before renting out any motorcycle. Laws regarding use and driving motorcycles after all varies from state to state (or country to country for that matter) so you may need to take additional tests even if you’re already a licensed motorcycle driver back at home.

Don’t forget to ask about insurance. Again, insurance requirements depend on where you’ll be using your rented motorcycle so you may also need to obtain additional but temporary insurance to be able to legitimately use a motorcycle on foreign roads.

Familiarize yourself with traffic and driving rules and regulations for motorcycles at your destination.

Clean your rented motorcycle regularly and treat it with care to avoid paying penalties later on. If, however, something still happens with your rented motorcycle, don't attempt DIY repair unless you’re professionally qualified to do so or it’s an emergency.

California is an interesting state, both unfriendly to the car and dependant on it, constantly pushing for higher MPG, lower emissions, and to remove classic cars from the roads, many automotive enthusiasts from California have sought refuge in states like Nevada, Arizona, and Texas. But today I was reminded why California is such a great place for automotive enthusiasts on a short business trip to the San Diego area to visit clients. After visiting my last shop in El Cajone I started to make my way home on Historic Highway 80, the main freeways clogged with traffic in the late afternoon, I decided to take an alternate route home. Historic Route 80 eventually works it way around to the Highway 79 north. Highway 79 is mostly a winding two lane highway, that takes you through the Cleavland National Forest, the reservations of many Native California tribes, and about million miles from the congestion and crowds that are most peoples vision of Southern California.

(Photo Mission Santa Yasbel Asistencia)

Heading North 79 merges for a short time with Highway 78 at the cross roads in Santa Ysabel 78 will take you to Julian a small mountain community known for their apple pies, and tourist attracting antique stores. Santa Ysabel Asistencia the mission for which the town is named is along on the right hand side of the highway, it was established as a outpost of the San Diego Mission in 1818 and the current chapel was built in 1924. Santa Yasbel is also a nice place to stop and grab a bit to eat and one of the cafes along the highway. Along the way you will also discover a NHRA drag strip and a Motorcross track tucked in among the Oak Trees and Farms.

(Photo Highway 79)

Leaving Santa Yasbel and the road is fairly straight, passing Highway 76 that takes you past Lake Henshaw and on to Pala Casino and Resort. A little further up the road you come to San Felipe Rd, if you have time and you like history you can visit Warner's Ranch that was once a stop on the Butterfield Stage Route, there is little there, so I recommend pushing on north on the 79. About 20 miles or so will take you to the Oak Grove Butterfield Stage Station, about 20 miles to the northwest, is the only surviving building from the stage line, and is also a National Historic Landmark. (

(Photo of Butterfield Stage Stop) In Warner Springs there is a small resort community with golf, a few restaurants and one of the only gas stations along the whole route. There is also a airport that specializes in glider rides and you can many times see a number of gliders floating lazily above the valley as you descend into Warner Springs. Oak Grove is about 18 miles along the route after leaving Warner Springs so if you have a need to visit the Stage Station now is your chance... I stopped to stretch and take some photos. From there the road follows the hills and is headed more west then north, towards the city of Temecula. The first signs of urban sprawl are the mini storage and track homes. It is a good place to stop and get fuel, food, and if you chicken out you can jump back on the 15 freeway and save over an two hours on the trip. Downtown Temecula is like going back in time to the old west, only with trendy shops, yuppies, and bikers everywhere. Now the I-15 is overlapped a major portion of the 79, but if you follow Old Town Front Rd north, that will turn into Jefferson Ave, from there turn Left on to Kalmia St, and then Right onto Washington Ave. Washington then turns into Palomar St and takes you through the city of Wildomar and on to Historic Lake Elsinore by sticking to the Right and on to Mission Trail.

It is hard to believe that Lake Elsinore was once the play place of Hollywood's elite stars. If you follow the lake around the street will change name several times, but just keep as close to the lake as you can until you come to Highway 74. At this point I had to get back on the I-15, however, if you are in the mood for an adventure, you can always turn Left and take the 74 (Ortega Highway) and end up at the Pacific Ocean in Dania Point. Ortega is a epic road and takes you through some amazing mountains and hills. The best part about Ortega is it drops you off on Highway 1 the Pacific Coast Highway. Turn Left San Diego and Mexico, Right Monterey and San Francisco. If only I had some vacation time, I would love to keep on driving around California's best roads.

Roads with no safety measures are prone to accidents that might cause fatal blows to those driving. Road safety products are vital to put-off the accidents that can wrap oneself in the lap of death. With the fast-changing technologies, we are seeing some innovative and high quality Armco products that have been designed to dole out fun and a sense of security while driving on busy roads, especially on highways. 

The products that are enormously bringing safety and security on roads include guardrail (Armco), wire rope safety barrier, crash cushions and guardrail terminal. Some other road safety products viz. steel buffas, workzone barriers, pedestrian fencing and motorcyclist barriers also bring effect of safety on roads. These road safety products are put to roads after getting through rigorous crash testing to fetch optimum desired results. These testing make sure that the users get well-equipped by way of the highest standard of safety barrier systems on road. Besides being put to be used on various road ways, the Armco products are also extensively employed in the world standard sports racing events. 

The Formula one race is held on the track with the ideal Armco products to stave-off dangers that might come to haunt the participants and spectators. Guardrail also features among the road safety products and produced with the top-quality steel and other materials. Guardrail boasts of extremely high resistance to impact and puts off hazardous pocketing. At the same time, their use lessens the ride down acceleration sensed by the vehicle and its users. 

The Armco products contribute heavily to accident free roads as guardrail leads the pack with a bang. Guardrail sports high visibility that brings added confidence to the driver driving with speed. At night or while driving under smoggy conditions with reducing lights of surroundings, the first-rate visibility of guardrail brings forth essence of safe travel in a true way and lessens dangerous centre line crowding. 

Armco products are specifically designed to put drivers amid the safest possible condition. Guardrail goes one step ahead in doing so and brings the maximum road safety with the help of the perfect designing. Guardrail acts amazingly well by reducing wheel snagging and the far-reaching effects of vaulting or rollover. The perfect designing of guardrail makes them the most fitting option for raised medians and gutters. Thus, we see that Armco saves life from getting stuck into any unwanted happenings on the roads. 

With technology extending its help to avert the unfortunate, it is only wise to go for the appropriate road safety products on our roads and gain sense of security with speed.