The most significant feature is a new short stroke gas piston designed by Ruger. It shares the same benefits as other gas pistons system: a cleaner, cooler bolt carrier as the excess gas it vented out the gas block, far from the upper receiver. The AR-15 was not designed for a piston and retrofit piston systems can cause problems, for example the pressure from the piston operating rob can cause the bolt carrier to bind. It was been suggested that the Ruger bolt carrier is designed to mitigate this particular problem.

Another feature is a four position gas regulator. The first position prevents any gas entering the piston system. This turns the rifle into a single shot which requires the bolt to be manually cycled between shots. The next position allows the normal quantity of gas into the piston system to cycle the bolt. The next two position each let in more gas than the previous system which can help when the rifle is dirty or the ammunition is low powered. It is a compelling feature for reloaders because it gives them a greater range of adjustment for thier powder loads. The MSRP is $1,995. It is expensive and you could build one your self from parts for less, but if the gas system works flawlessly then I think it will be a good seller.

This is what happens when you take a classic design of the Toyota Land-Cruisers and re-build them with the passion of the original look and feel but updated with today’s tech. That’s what ICON does with its FJ packages that allow owners to completely customize the look and feel with old school or new school packages. TLC’s ICON was born because Toyota commissioned TLC to build prototypes for the new FJ that was released in 2007. Although Toyota didn’t use TLC’s designs that were inspired by the classic FJ’s of old, Johnathan Ward who is the founder of TLC decided to custom build them himself. More…

Audi will introduce its facelifted Q7 in India next year. The new Audi Q7  will go on sale in Europe soon. Some of the changes in the 2010 Q7 include a restyled grille, tweaked lights with Audi’s LED technology and a slightly tweaked chin, but there’s no way you can mistake the Q7 for anything else.

Audi has also developed a ‘clean diesel’ version of the 3.0-litre V6 TDi which is reputed to be Euro 6 compliant and uses an AdBlue catalyst, but whether this version will be available in India isn’t clear. The 4.2-litre FSI petrol has been retained and the monstrous 6.0-litre V12 TDi will not make it to India.

Ice ahoy!! You get 4 ocean liners and 4 icebergs — just add gin, Leo DiCaprio, and Kate Winslet for a perfect party.

The Audi D7 is a super sports concept car with an electric engine and futuristic, integrated headlights and taillights that form Audi’s typical head lamps and grilles. It was created for the “From Dream to Reality” collective car design exhibition in Iran. More…

Not many people are aware of Ferrari’s XX-rated program. This program creates a series of super cars that bridge the gap between road and track. Just so we get the important stuff out of the way, under the hood is a V12 that produces 700 horsepower at a stratospheric 9,000  RPM. More…

Currently just a concept, but if built, the 2009 300 SL Panamericana from Gullwing-America promises to update the original with technology from 50 years later. More…

With its win in the sports car category of the readers’ poll “Classics of the Future 2009,” the Audi R8 mid-engine sports car underlines just what a positive impact it has on the Audi brand’s image, as perceived by classic car fans. The majority of the over 16,000 participating readers of the magazine “Motor Klassik” chose the R8 as the current sports car with the greatest potential for becoming a genuine classic in the future.

This is the fourth time that the German trade journal has staged this readers’ poll. Alongside 78 models from 1979, some of which have already become genuine classics, readers were also able to choose from 168 current models in seven categories. The “Classics of the Future” prize is awarded every two years.

Lamborghini has donated a police version of the company’s newest super sports car, Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia. The Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia powered by 560 horsepower engine that can reach speeds of up to 203 mph. It sported a recording video system, as soon as police officers discover a suspicious driver, with the help of GPS data, the device can calculate the location, direction of movement and speed of the Lamborghini. Using radio data transmission, the video system in the Gallardo Polizia transfers its images in real time to the relevant police station. More…

The Rolls-Royce motor company has announced it is reviving one of its famous old names for its new model which was previously known as the RR4 or the baby Rolls. The entry level sedan from Rolls-Royce will be called the Rolls-Royce Ghost. The Ghost measures an outstanding 5.4 meters in length.

Production of the 6.6-litre, 8 speed gearbox vehicle will begin at Rolls-Royce’s plant at Goodwood, West Sussex, later this year. The production-ready car will be shown at this year’s Frankfurt motor show.

The Ghost name was used by the company between 1906 and 1925, with nearly 8,000 cars of that name produced, most of them at the Rolls’ headquarters in Derby.

Traveling with expensive watches isn’t the easiest thing to do but the folks at Bamford & Sons have a stylish solution with their Aluminum Watch Holder. The travel box is made of  hand crafted anodized aluminum, on the inside, neoprene is used to keep the watches in place and can hold up to four watches.

Mention the word Iran to most people and this image is probably close to what first comes to mind:

Older people will remember a vastly different impression of Iran though, the Iran from before the Islamic Revolution. There are a large number of pictures and videos out there that show a radically different country from the one today… More…

Nothing says I’m a serious gamer like getting yourself the Elite Racer Pro. Its a top-of-the-range race simulator that benefits from a combination of progressive design, expert simulation equipment, cutting-edge PC graphics, enhanced SONY^™ surround sound and revolutionary vibration technology. This includes a fully adjustable branded racing seat to fit all sizes, a huge 32″ SONY high definition LCD screen and a top specification graphics PC included. Created by Elite Sim Design this amazing piece equipment puts that Wii-mote to shame and is actually designed to take full advantage of true race simulation software, aiding real-world track driving skills – from simpler concepts like braking to more advanced maneuvers such as overtaking, drifting and the skillful heel-and-toe technique.

Here’s an exclusive glimpse of Bang and Olufsen’s new golden series systems, designed to be breathtakingly beautiful from any angle.  Up here we have the BeoVision 7 system that will turn and tilt towards you to provide an awesome entertainment experience. A luscious full HD LCD TV screen with optional built-in DVD player and total surround sound capabilities, plus the possibilities of adding a projector set-up for a front-row center cinema sensation. More…

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