Although German independent vehicle manufacturer Karmann closed its doors late last month as the company heads towards bankruptcy, latest reports say the move may not be final. Karmann has reportedly signed a $14 million deal with Volkswagen to assist with the development and supply of the VW’s future electric vehicles.

This info was first reported by Germany’s Neue Osnabruecker Zeitung, which claims that Karmann will use the funds to organize a restructured company with 1,600 employees. Neither Karmann nor VW has yet to confirm the reports, but there is a strong chance the two companies could join forces

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After Michelin comes Goodyear tires which for its part pushes for the tire care that should be practiced by motorists today. Being a key factor towards vehicle performance and safety, tires need the attention as much as possible to be assured of a great running care that likewise becomes a crucial area as far as driver and passenger safety is concerned.

Tire pressure is important. While many would prefer larger tire pressure gauges, be reminded that they can play a vital role in the force that tires have to deal with, especially if vehicular weight is uneven. If a tire cannot withstand the pressure, chances are it may explode and provide serious hazards such as accidents especially for cars that are running.

“Checking tires for proper inflation and tread condition is one of the most critical – and easiest – maintenance procedures for a consumer,” said Joey Viselli, Goodyear brand director. “It doesn’t take much time or sophisticated equipment. Drivers can check their tires by themselves, or any of our retail outlets would be happy to provide the service.”

Goodyear recommends that motorists should check tire inflation at least monthly or before a long trip. Tires should be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations printed on the vehicle door placard or in the owner’s manual, not the maximum limit stamped on a tire sidewall.

(Source) Press

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This 2 seater coupe is armed with a beautiful skin lovingly crafted by Zagato and a 6.2-liter V8 Corvette engine under the hood. The Perana Z-one is the first fruits of a collaboration between Milanese coachbuilders Zagato and a newly formed South African Vehicle Manufacturer called Perana Performance Group.

It’ll be built in South Africa as a 999-unit limited-run (as opposed to Zagato’s normal 99-unit run) 2-seater coupe. Thanks to a Corvette LS3 under the hood, it’ll also be fast — with a 0-to-62 time of under four seconds.

The Perana Z-One will be revealed officially at the Geneva Motor Show next month, so for the moment, we’ll have to make due with the renderings and sketches above. Frankly, if it’s this sexy rendered, we can’t wait to see what it’ll look like in the real-life sheet metal.

Price: $75,000.00

(Source) Jalopnik

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