DODGE Deora Concept1965

1965 DODGE Deora Concept created by legendary hot rodders Mike and Larry Alexander is one of the pickups that won the Ridler Award at the 1967 Detroit Autorama, and a year later immortalized as one of 16 Hot Wheels model cars.

Unique design based mengamil Dodge A100 comes without a side door but has a glass opening to the front as opposed to hatchback that was basically the back of the 1960 Ford Station Wagon is rotated 180 degrees.

Two of Alexander's famous in Detroit, Mike and Larry have a lot of praise with their works. One of them customized Ford Victoria who was nicknamed 'the Victoria'. In 1964, they wanted to make a truck (pick-up) custom advanced again by using a mini pick-up from one of the Big Three, the three major brands at that time: General Motors, Chrysler and Ford.

They embrace Harry Bentley Bradley, a talented friends in the field of design they knew when he was a student at Pratt Institute in New York City. His plan was simple, Alexander brothers believe that Dodge will provide pick-up A100 to be customized so look futuristic sketches made Harry, and when the Chrysler Corporation as the Dodge brand holders do not want, they will try to Ford Motor Company to Ford pickups Ecoline.

A few years later, according to Motor Trend magazine writer, Dodge respond positively Harry design. But Harry has a wild imagination who essentially wanted to make a pick-up with integrated tub body. And the extreme he did not want any one to break the line on the side. That means the door should be eliminated.

The problem is, how to passengers inside? Smart answer is: Through the windshield. Chrysler parties were stunned and donate the A100 to serve as the sacrificial lamb directly invaded by the Alexander brothers.

The idea of intelligent Harry who wants a wide opening front glass with a one-piece model and embrace the hinges hanging duo leaving the problem for Alexander. Because the thickness of the thin roof of the A100 could not bear the weight of the front glass plus frame.

Duo Alexander did not want to lose 'intelligent' than Harry. They decided to adopt the back of the Ford Station Wagon 'Courier' which was adopted in 1960 hinges to be part hanging windshield of their ambitious projects.

Do not stop there. To reduce the level of difficulty of access out of the entry, 'door' before it is added to activate the motor is on a hinged arm holes give to reduce bobotnnya.

There are some interesting parts of this concept vehicle. One was part of the steering wheel butterfly style that reportedly made by the Oldsmobile steering wheel in a miniature airplane. Steering his own box is owned Chevrolet Corvair that has been modified.

Over the entrance was opened, the steering wheel column will incline to the fore to simplify the driver in and out as the handle. To add privacy, the transmission lever moved to the floor with a hook of the engineers of Hurst Performance Products is at the same time maximize performance manual transmission 3-speed Dodge it.

In order for the passenger sitting in the low, 6-cylinder engine displaced tilted back as far as 15 inches to provide room for the bucket seat models. Consequently machines become prominent to the tailgate, but the pick-up this show was never designed as a transport vehicle, so no problem.

Sososknya the lower order, the radiator was also relocated to the sink right in front of an electric fan. Impact, the fuel tank must be moved from its initial position behind the rear axel to a new place in the back of the cabin.

Part tub, covered with a hard tonneau is secured with a lock made of chrome hood so no one could see the magic behind the tonneau cover.

Long story short, the Detroit Autorama in 1967, Deora had attracted the jury and successfully won 9 trophies plus the Don Ridler Award is a yearning for the best custom cars. And ironically, that day as well as a sad day for the Alexander brothers, because in the morning, their father left to face the Creator.

The mother wisely convinced that their father would want Deora shown, and interestingly, the exhibition is the only brothers Alexander displays the vehicle in a competition and managed to snatch a series of coveted awards that many people.

At present after more than 40 years since the first created, Deora still resembles the future cars. And it should be noted that this vehicle was designed in the era where the collision test and feature 'crumple zone' had never been heard before. So there's no design compromises necessary to meet safety considerations. The important moment, a tiny cabin that can be filled by two adult passengers comfortably.

Mercedes 1935 Ex Saddam Hussein

This news is not new news, it seems still interesting to be listened to. U.S. coalition forces in Afghanistan and Iraq to find expensive cars are kept hidden by the former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein after the successful arrest figure was regarded as the tyranny of a few years ago.

One of the cars found in the figure of Mercedes-Benz 1935-vintage that bodinya tilled by Erdmann & Rossi. The figure has a very different design with other Mercedes was found in the parking lot hidden beneath some tigkat streets downtown Baghdad along with several other conventional classic cars.

This unique super car is one of Saddam Hussein's car collection is believed to be a Mercedes-Benz 540K Sports Cabriolet to the number of ordered 123,705 engines on December 5, 1935 King Ghazi of Iraq after seeing a similar car made by Erdmann & Rossi at the Barcelona Motor Show in 1935, Spanish.

Ghazi has replaced the throne of his father two years before he even turns 21. Unfortunately, the young king's reign was short duration of the traffic accident that claimed his life six years later in 1939. It is not known what he was driving at the time.

'Sports Cabriolet' unique has been sent to Daimler-Benz headquarters for onward shipment to their main clients. Shown with the original cream color with green accents.

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Lamborghini Espada Series II 1972

If you are surprised when displaying Lamborghini Estoque Concept four-door format at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 and then, then you will understand what is perceived by fans as unveil the Lamborghini Espada in 1968. That's what they feel. Espada therefore included in history books.

This vehicle is driven by the engine that has proven its ability, the 3.9-liter V12 engine that was used in the Lamborghini 350GT, 400GT and Miura. And the need underlined, Lambo Espada is the first that has automatic transmission and it is the first automatic transmission that can handle the overflow of energy and offered seta present with 1974 models.

This 1974 model, though built in 1972, making it one of the models of Series II, the last made before the existence of Series III and it is equipped also with a choice of manual transmission 5-speed, together with four disc brakes and a sophisticated independent suspension of his day.

Chrysler Norseman Tragic story

Not only human being who has a tragic story, the car can. One of them is the Chrysler Norseman Ghia. The story begins in the mid-20th century, precisely in the early 50's. At that time Italy was perekonomia self cleaning due to the war. Conditions that make labor costs lower in Italy than the United States.

Karen factors, plus Pizza country had always known in the design and build car body design, while Chrysler would make a prototype, which first occurred is Italy.

Chysler Styling Head, CB Thomas, contacted Fiat to ask which company is fit to run a contract with Chrysler. Fiat gave two names: Ghia and Pinin Farina. Finally, the choice fell on Ghia thanks to the low level of expertise and the proposed cost, considering the two companies should build a car based on pictures sent from Detroit.

This was a turning point in the history of a small company that provides Ghia Turin valuable opportunity to show their designs to the world under the auspices of and costs incurred by Chrysler.

After developing several prototypes, in the year 1955 Chrysler Ghia finally commissioned to create a car that will form the exhibition 'most automatic cars in the world'. For design matters are usually entrusted to Virgil Exner, but keyataannya some of the work done by his subordinates, Billie Brownlie.

The result, truly innovative design. And the most striking is that it supports the roof rests on the back of pilat. There was no side pillars and window ventilation is usually there at the time. In addition to the rear pillar, the roof, just resting on a curved windshield.

On the roof sunroof is electrically operated, highly advanced features and at the time was very difficult to integrate this device into a slender roof structure.

The interior has four nerlapis leather upholstery and a set of measuring device that is very futuristic, complete with luminous paint behind the front seat as an experimental method of lighting systems.

Power source using Hemi V8 engine capacity of 331 ci (5.424cc) 235hp-powered Powerflite transmission speed of 2-diperasikan by pressing the button, the possibility of using seementara sasisnya Chrysler 300.

There was no agreement with the color of the car. Chrysler booked with a dark green color, with interior green and gray, while according to Exner should be painted silver. But the journalists who saw this car in Italy before being shipped, is reported using two-tone blue with black and red leather accents.

Complex design makes this vehicle a long time in the solution. The team led by Sergio Coggiola takes 15 months, and Chrysler spent more than U.S. $ 150 thousand to complete the Norseman.

The project was on schedule and Chrysler Norseman completed on July 17, 1956, and then packed in crates and put into a luxury Italian cruise line that operates the route between Genoa and New York.

While at Highland Park, Michigan, Chrysler's design team can not wait for the new car is scheduled to be the star in the 1956 auto show circuit. Although those who designed the vehicle, but none of them ever saw the end result in tangible form. Especially when the news that the forwarder Norseman was lost forever.

On Wednesday evening July 25, 1956, SS Andrea Doria who headed west through the Gulf of New York. No one will know if it was his last voyage. The ship is expected back in New York the next morning at 23:10 o'clock, 40 miles off the coast of Nantucket, collided with the Swedish passenger ship Stockholm MS in thick fog.

Bekat professional rescue operation, about 2,500 passenger ship that sailed from New York to Gothenburg, only 53 people who died in the disaster. Eleven hours later, the SS Andrea Doria sank with all cargo, including the Chrysler Norseman, 72 meters deep into the dark ocean floor.

Since then, only one person who had seen the car. In 1994 a diver David Bright is famous for a number of diving expedition discovered what he described as 'rust Hulk' (read: giant green rust), Chrysler Norseman.

According to what he described, the position of the car in the accident made him almost certain no one would be able to see again. David Bright died in 2006 due to decompress after another dive after a diving accident SS Andrea Doria.

If Norseman to America, he would certainly affect the design of Chrysler in the late 50's to early 60's. The rest, only a few periods of the remaining images to see and remember the car that had been described as 'the handsome lad who never made it to his prom'.

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Talbot-Darracq Car GP 1926 Ready to Auction

TALBOT-DARRACQ GP Car Bonhams menawarkan satu Talbot-Darracq 1.5 liter supercharger straight-eighth year 1926-27 as part of the annual auction of retro cars that will be in the title in Paris next January 23, 2010. This car is estimated by pre-selling price of about 400-600 thousand euros.

This car was built by two Italian Grand Prix engineer who worked at the Talbot factory in Suresnes Paris and at that time had managed to set new standards in excellence engine capable of reaching 160 bhp from the engine capacity of only 1.488cc.

This new car makes racing a delayed debut in 1926 British Grand Prix at Brooklands Motor Course where Albert Divo racing team and Henry Segrave langsng lead but eliminated due to dental problems.

A month later they won a victory in the 1st and 2nd position in the race JCC 200-Miles and refine it by reaching the podium 1-2-3 in Montlhery, France. Talbot-Darracq then updated with the 1927 chassis strengthening.

Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq fall in financial ruin forced the three vehicles sitting on the car was sold to Grand Prix racing driver Emilio Materassi PRIVATEER Italy. Even until his death, the team decided to stay Materassi down these cars before they sell it at the end of the season to Enrico Plate 1930.

Plate continued to decrease again these cars in the race with various forms of modification such as by strengthening the framework of chassis.

This special car passes through an intermediary owners to Australia. When found and rescued by the Talbot-Darracq Grand Prix Car by tracking vendor components. In March 1988 the car was completed despite a comprehensive restoration needs.

Currently vehicles have difficulty maintaining rebuilt with Plate 1931 chassis for a while if it can not meet the specifications of the dragster-Sunbeam-Talbot Darracq Grand Prix 1926-27.

"Legendary is the term that is too often used for collector cars, but in this case, very, very right. This is one of only three Talbot-Darracq Grand Prix made for the 1926 season and has been known and recorded in history," Said Group Head of Bonhams Motoring Department James Knight.

With the magic of engineering, he said, 8-cylinder engine in line supercharger 1.5-liter capacity capable of turning his 7.000rpm. This machine has been included dozens of roller and ball bearings complicated race to minimize internal friction.

"And this is not a static exhibit. The vehicle is operated in full by the owner now enjoys attending various events in motor sport in Australia," said Knight.

Mercedes Present Classic Car Sites

The classic car enthusiast Mercedes-Benz may smile. His section on the site www.mercedes-benz.com now provide special pages that contain all sorts of classic cars Mercedes, started the museum, Classic Center, Young Mercedes-Benz Classics and Classic Clubs Magazine. Her name is Mercedes-Benz ClassicEverything.

"Our website will allow fans to experience the Mercedes pulled Classic Mercedes-Benz easier," said Michael Bock, Director for Face-to-Face Communication in the Mercedes-Benz Cars and General Manager of Mercedes-Benz Museum GmbH.

"We have designed a portal from the perspective of the customer and will be more actual. In particular, we have increased the choice of interactive and will continue to be developed," said Bock.

One of the highlights of this new online portal is a 'classic Live', in which all the activities of Web 2.0 Mercedes-Benz Classic combined in one page. In addition, Twitter, Facebook and Flickr, blogs and fan pages play a major role here.

Classic Cinema and Mercedes-Benz.tv presenting graphic material and film-related
Mercedes-Benz Classics, and if desired, RSS feeds automatically send new info to the user. In addition there are more than 80,000 pages, Mercedes-Benz Classic Wiki which explains the classic vehicles in Germany.

Ticket sales service facilities Mercedes-Benz Museum, an online, subscription free
Mercedes-Benz Classic Newsletter or download the wallpaper is part of the features that can be found in this new portal.

Potential buyers can also click the bidding vehicle sold and classic vehicle enthusiasts can publish anecdotes about their vehicles as a story from the users.

Besides the Internet, other new media plays an important role in customer communication Mercedes-Benz Museum. IPhone Applications 'Mercedes-Benz Quartets' combines innovative technology with interesting traditions of Merceedses-Benz brand.

"Games iPhone has exceeded all our expectations. This can be seen from hundreds of thousands of downloads. Therefore we will develop this topic further," said Bock.

the fastest car 100 years ago

A century ago, exactly on November 9, 1909, car powered 200hp Benz became the first car through the speed limit 200km/jam painted by Victor Hemery. The car named 'Lightning Benz' has recorded its history in the concrete track at Brooklands, England.

After about 800 meters from the start point, Hemery recorded an average speed of 205.666 km / h and 202.648 km / h as far as the next 1km. To reach 1km distance, Hemery took 31.326 seconds and toppled the previous record held by Darracq car.

Lightning Benz became an international attraction as he continued to print a new record. On April 23, 1911, Bob Burman bring this vehicle to Daytona Beach, United States and recorded an average speed of 228.1 km / hour. A new record for speed on land was the invincible until 1919.

This vehicle is specially designed for speed record-breaking attempt. For this purpose, Benz uses the giant engine capacity of 21.5 liters (21.500cc) that makes this vehicle has an unparalleled power.

Brooklands

Brooklands is considered as the mother of all race tracks for cars and motorcycles and is the first circuit built exclusively for racing purposes motor vehicles. Made record-breaking efforts in this circuit since 1907 until 1939. In addition, Brooklands is the birthplace of British aviation industry that grew around it.

We have the remnants of the track and ensure the Brooklands museum site in his memory alive. The site is finally managed by Daimler AG as the parent of the brand Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart.

Victor Hemery

Victor Hemery is one of the most successful racer in the early years of Grand Prix racing before the outbreak of World War I. The man who was born in Brest, France on 18 November 1876 was trained as a mechanic and worked at Leon Bollee from 1895 until 1900 before moving to head the Darracq as part of testing and racing began in 1900 until 1906.

Hemery joined in 1907 in Benz & Cie. as a driver and in 1908 he was escorted Benz on race victory in St Petersburg, Moscow and finishing second at the French Grand Prix at the back with Christian Lautenschlager and his Mercedes in front of the Hanriot Rene Benz also uses.

Ironically, Victor Hemery died not in the car or at the race track, but committed suicide on September 8, 1950 at the age of 74. He lived the rest live in poor conditions at Le Mans, France.

Rare car Adolf Hitler

Who don't know Adolf Hitler, German dictator whose life is filled with controversy. However, should remain the recognized Der Fuhrer, Hitler's nickname, has a good taste for the car business. An example is the Mercedes-Benz 540K he normally drove.

This time the dictator's car collection of 3 units of Mercedes-Benz G4 W-131 6 wheel is ready
contested. Each car is estimated to cost U.S. $ 3.3 million but sold well at a price of U.S. $ 9 million with a discount of U.S. $ 1 million.

Mercedes-Benz G4 W-131 only made a total of 57 units. Mercedes-Benz for sale is 3 of 8 units of G4 Hitler's hidden all over Germany at the castle, the castle and the palace differently.

The third car has a different color. G4 blue convertible used for Hitler with Eva Braun for the parade, G4 gray with a trunk that can quickly be converted into an ambulance and a car radio that used black Hitler ordered the invasion of Yugoslavia at any time so the desire to channel 'hobi'nya began recurrence. G4 gray and black, the car trunk and radio, may be the only example ever made.

This vehicle has 6 wheels and truck-like figure because Hitler spent much time around through the streets in various cities damaged by a bomb. Everything was destroyed by the dictator Blitzkrieg by this legendary.

Third G4 W-131 actually has some Nazis applied technology, such as 8-cylinder engine in line 5.0 or 5.4 liters of the same 540K model. The difference, G4 without a supercharger. Bersistem vehicles 6x4-wheel drive is equipped with a locking differential on rear wheel with four tires that have anti-leak capabilities (self sealing).

Hitler was not only cruel but cunning known. He has been ordered Ferdinand Porsche went to Czechoslovakia to steal a car Tatra T97 then turn the design into a Volkswagen Beetle.

When Porsche voiced concern about the lawsuit Tatra, Hitler was convinced Porsche that it will be resolved. It turned out that Hitler was 'the problem' is a way to invade Czechoslovakia.

Confusing, the nature of good taste in the car business seems to have become shared property owned by the dictator also other mass murderers. An example is that Idi Amin has 7 units Citroen SMS.

Mini Morris Moke Back Born at NAIAS

Because intended to enjoy driving in the open air, the vents were in place to reduce the number of speakers and display devices that show a variety of vehicle angle common in SUV vehicles.

In the middle of the MINI Center Rail, rail ever presented in the MINI Crossover Concept, plays an important role in the Beachcomber. Memebentang of the instrument panel to the baggage compartment.

This rail fastener connects the front to the rear seat that raises the driving experience can be enjoyed by all passengers.

Pengancingan system specially developed to enable the driver and passenger MINI placing individual elements and components in the middle of the track as an external music player and device eat it, as an armrest for front and rear passengers, storage boxes, racks and so on.

Mini Center Rail lenghkap comes with integrated cable channel that allows users to connect the mobile phone or MP3 player that buttoned on the rail in any position to the vehicle's audio system devices.

Moreover, it can also accommodate both the usage of the cooler, laptop or GPS tracking device that buttoned on the rail, while a source of strength 'borrow' litrik current vehicles that have been provided for each device.

Various functions have been added specifically to the MINI Concept of the stopwatch Beachcomber specially made for the Beachcomber, a bottle holder, a compact lunch box, where swimming and cycling glasses that reflect the character of this car.

MINI Beachcomber Concept will make its public debut at the North American auto show, the North American International Motor Show (NAIAS) in 2010 on 16 January.

Present Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet

HERE'S the all-new look Mercedes E-Class that debuted in 2010 Cabriolet will enliven the Detroit Motor Show next month and will be available shortly after that. Like the E-Class coupe that will replace the CLK models lawas, convertible car is also positioned to replace the CLK Cabrio. Soft-top vehicle roof fabric has the same size with the E-Class Coupe, as well as the interior and engine choices are offered.

Although the display E-Class Cabrio is not a sporting CLK lawas, but he is more elegant and more luxurious. Soft roof can be opened and closed within 20 seconds. By using soft roof, E-Class Cabrio will have another advantage of the large luggage space, although the roof is lowered. You will not have a problem at all for storing golf bags in the trunk.

Series of the same engine options as E-Class Coupe, it means that E-Class Cabriolet will have a choice of six engines and eight-cylinder without the AMG model. Yet Another newspaper stated that

Working on the Mercedes E-Class Black Version. In this case, it seems it will have Cabrio AMG package as well. And it seems we must wait for further developments to be sure.

Hyundai Grandeur Present New faces in Korea

RELATED life cycle has ended, Hyundai made a number of 'cosmetic' light to rejuvenate the back of their Grandeur variants display the results have shown that their local markets in South Korea.

Touch of 'cosmetic' penetrated the main light with a face that inspired by New Genesis. The rear features LED lights carry a more curved along with revisions to the design of the bumper and its exhaust hole.

We have still not been published as what the new look of the interior 'repeated surgery' performed on the Grandeur. But believed, only a few changes made and the extent of new options and Alcantara leather upholstery package.

Ford-Mazda partnership will Return

Around the year 2008, Ford reduced its stake in Mazda from 33.4% to only 13%. This week, Ford CEO Alan Mullaly and CEO of Mazda Takashi Yamanouchi have reaffirmed their commitment to long term. Beberaa a meeting held last week, executives at both the middle Perusaan discuss ways to continue their collaboration through a new partnership.

For the moment, the agreement will still set a bit to share their platform. Both companies are expected to continue the partnership in the development of components, systems and technology.

"Where the activities can produce benefits for both companies, we will do it

together, and if not, we will not do it, "said Ford Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth told the Detroit News.

The same thing is also expressed by the Executive Vice President for Manufacturing Mazda, Masaharu Yamaki. He said that their strategic alliance remains intact. "Ford will remain an important partner for Mazda," he said.

Ford executives say they continue the partnership with Mazda is an important part of the global product plan to reduce the cost of development.

Aston Martin Show Cygnet Model Production

USING city base Toyota iQ small car, on Thursday (17/12) Aston Martin display the production version of Aston Martin Cygnet who carried a series of features and specifications of the highest level of luxury never before seen in the vehicle in its class is expected to be available in Europe next year.

Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez said the Cygnet is ideal as a commuter vehicle for everyday consumers who are accustomed to luxury levels far above the average supermini vehicle offered.

He said that until now, small cars offer the message that people buy something cheaper. "Cygnet will show that small cars can also make a statement: It would be a smart purchase for individuals who care about the environment, as well as for those who want to enjoy all the luxuries that are owned by Aston Martin," said Bez.

Cygnet is described as being 'without compromise' and according to Bez Aston Martin supercar manufacturers will offer all the features and customization options are usually found on products such as used Aston Martin.

The decision to continue the project of ultra-small car made to respond to the law of the European Union that will come to require automakers to reduce vehicle emissions product.

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Renault - Daimler to Build Cooperation

RENAULT reported the talks with a number of malakukan Daimler officials in a partnership that has the potential to cut their production costs.

Renault Oprating Chief Officer Patrick Pelata said it was in talks with Daimler and he added that almost all car manufacturers involved in similar discussions. "We were discussing the serious problems with Daimler," said Pelata to the press of Europe, Friday morning (18/12).

"The car manufacturer held a discussion with their neighbors. And we happened deep in conversation with one of them," he added. Pelata confirmed that Renault was looking for a way to cut development costs by sharing the engine, transmission platforms and new technologies.

He said again that the global financial crisis has pushed the vehicle manufacturers to share the funding for something that is very expensive as the development of electric vehicle technology.

Speaking to Reuters, Daimler representative said: "We are in talks with several manufacturers, including Renault about a possible cooperation."

Meanwhile, PSA Peugeot-Citroen is also in talks with rivals Daimler, BMW, about the potential expansion of cooperation that has existed between PSA Peugeot-Citroen and BMW.

As reported in February by the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport that the Daimler CEO Dieter Zietsche seemed to announce a new partnership in early 2010.

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Volvo C30 BEV Will Be Tested Drive For 2 Year

New Variants Volvo C30 is a pure electric vehicle is now completely transformed from a prototype to actual production model. However, Volvo is still going to test for two years, before they started selling it in 2011.

That way they can learn these vehicles in the real world and use that experience to make the best vehicles possible.

Volvo C30 EV taste like a regular C30 and offer equal quality. And best of all, kendaraa presents a very attractive appearance.

2010 years later, Volvo will issue EV 50 units manufactured C30 and will be submitted to a group of users to test road. So Volvo will easily get the opportunity to learn a treat ordinary people with different lifestyles. The reason electric vehicles (EV) has a different character than conventional internal combustion engine

This car with the name abbreviated BEV (battery electric vehicle) which are powered by lithium-ion battery rechargeable through domestic sources or kelisreikan station off street.

To fill up the battery is fully charged, it took approximately 8 hours. In that condition, the vehicle may be invited to explore as far as 150km. Top speed that can be achieved is 130km/jam with 0-100km/jam acceleration within 10.5 seconds.

Toyota will supply Hybrid Technology for Mazda

Toyota will supply the hybrid technology and critical components for the new Mazda hybrid car due to be launched next 2013.

In a Japanese newspaper report that Yumiori Shimbun said Toyota will supply components to the Mazda in the form of motors, control systems and major components used by the Prius, but did not mention which generation Prius is going to share with the new Mazda hybrid car is.

Mazda reportedly intends to sell thousands of new hybrid cars. Among them is the Mazda3 Hybrid as one of the first model that will use the technology. However, there is no need hybrid technology that is Mazda MX-5 generations.

Because, with his engine that already exists, MX-5 is expected to have a fuel efficiency of 29.4 km / liter because of its weight is less than 1.000kg and new advanced gasoline engines are ultra-efficient Mazda, named Sky-G.

Preview Upcoming Mercedes CLS

MERCEDES-BENZ CLS had lived their shelf-life for six years, but still looks fresh and cool. Mercedes was currently working hard to prepare the next generation of this remarkable car that will appear next year. And as usual a lot of speculation about how and what shape the new model later, and this is one of them.

CLS is the first car with four-door coupe form that directly copied by many major car manufacturers. 2011 Model C218-coded display features like predecessor, but the overall design is estimated to be more mature and nearly flawless.

With that perception, the new CLS will probably become a little less sporting but more different and more like an executive saloon. He could be wider and more spacious interior than the model currently available.

Regarding the engine, a strong suspicion that CLS would carry the equivalent machine with the E-Class as the basis of locomotion. Thus, CLS will be available also with four-cylinder engine BlueEfficiency.

If true, automatically CLS will also be available in his AMG version. But the Mercedes is not clear whether to use a V8 engine normally aspirated 6.2-liter or will run a new plan that uses a V8 engine twin-turbo 5.5-liter is better overall in terms of efficiency. That little can be believed, he'll use the automatic transmission 7-G TRONIC with features start / stop system.

The owner of the current chassis 2004 and his wife, first met McNamara in 1987, when they traveled to Northern California to buy DeTomaso Vallelunga from McNamara. He took a tour of the couple through a row of stables contain special Italian sports cars, two of which ATS 2001 and 2004 chassis.

The couple pleaded with McNamara would sell one of his ATS but was rejected. They waited for three years, but the answer did not change. These potential buyers frustrated and moved with his family to Costa Rica and the dream seemed to disappear at that time.

McNamara sold the most valuable car collections, including the ATS in 2001, while 2004 retained. By coincidence, in the year 2005 (nearly 20 years after meeting with the ATS in 2004), the current owner knew of the existence of these vehicles in a warehouse in Northern California. He went back to negotiations and this time succeeded.

ATS 2500 GT Coupe workshop was delivered to the restoration by new owners in Costa Rica where he lived two years of effort and completion mechanical recovery in time to take part in the rally classic 'Classic Modena Cento ore' in Italy in 2008.

This vehicle runs along a total of 3000 km through Switzerland Italy and France with 1600 km of which is a rally competition, including falls in a different race who lived every day of the trip relinya. Even ATS trophy for its performance in this particular rally event.

Since the new running 3000 km, all components are working properly, such as bearings, bushing, shock absorbers, brakes and brake shoes and clutch. Especially when after the show, the car is returned to Costa Rica and the total dibongar to check the wear and tear to the bolts.

Engine and transmission were not left behind. Valves entirely reset and rebuilt in order to maintain the perfect stay, while the interior covered in black Connolly leather, Wilton carpets are made of genuine wool, and vintage Heuer Pilot Speed and chronometer rally.

For the record business has its own body. Body and rust-free fully sasisnya because McNamara kept in the garage and covered for more than 35 years in the dry desert of California near Modesto Utaro border with Nevada until the current owner bought it.

Vehicles that have engines that can work up to 9000 rpm is restored back to finish in July 2009 and then to go back on display in the prestigious event and the prestigious world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Unfortunately ATS disadvantaged dibagian event to win the third place in the sports car category of the post-World War which was his most competitive class.

Vehicles that have been invited again to enliven Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este on Lake Como, Italy in front of sold will now offer 308 thousand Pounds Sterling in the auction RM Auctions Automobiles of London on the sales session October 28, 2009 at Battersea Evolution, London.

Da ATS 2500 GT 1963

ATS 2500 GT Coupe, made by Auto Mobili SpA Turismo e Sport (ATS), car manufacturers and the Italian racing team that operated very short between February 1962 until 1965. This company's core principals is Carlo hiti and Giotto Bizzarrini, both of which directly involved in the development of the Ferrari GTO. Both 'defected' from the 'palace revolution' of the famous Ferrari in 1961 with the intention of directly challenging his former employer.

Development of the basic concept car that ultimately was named ATS GT really begin when Chiti was still working at Ferrari. While still in Chiti Ferrari Enzo owned company was handling the project was to produce a vehicle with the engine in the middle (mid-engine).

After the departure of Chiti and Bizzarrini, the concept is done under the auspices of the new ATS organization. While the Ferrari 250LM development of mid-engine take place in conjunction with V12 engine based on the direct instructions Enzo Ferrari, not a V8 engine.

With the support of three wealthy businessmen, including Count Giovanni Volpi, founder of the famous Scuderia Serenissima, ATS developed two models. Road sports car and Grand Prix racing car whose development involves a number of famous drivers such as 1962 World Champion Phil Hill, who fell to the drivers on the racing team ATS. Meanwhile, a number of other famous racing driver, was involved in the development of a sports car for the road ATS.

To build a sports car road, ATS embrace Sefarino Allemano, designers build (coachbuilder) bebasis famous car in Turin Italy. The result is a car with a slim figure, designed by ex-Bertone designer Franco Scaglione who was named ATS 2500 GT Coupe.

Beautiful car was originally a mid-engine 2.5-liter V8 engine designed by Chiti. Made with cylinder blocks and heads made from lightweight alloy, ovehead single camshaft (SOHC) in each cylinder bank, while the supply of fuel using Weber carburetors quartet (four barrels) twin-choke.

220-250 bhp-powered vehicle has a tubular chassis of chrome-molybdenum (chromemoly) berspesifikasi racing with full independent suspension combined 4 sets of brake discs. With such specifications, the ATS GT Coupe is a disguised race car that can reach a maximum speed of more than 257 km / h!

This car made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963 and reaped a sensation with mid-engine layout, design like a shark body, carrying the design and specification which was inspired from race cars.

In the end only 12 chassis was built and only 8 cars that are completed by the company's capital is insufficient. Volpi reportedly left the organization with the car chassis numbered 2004 (which will be discussed later) with the remaining 4 chassis is not complete with the purpose of making his own body and called it by name Serenissima Chiti design machines which increased to a 3.0 liter.

Chassis 2004 was to use 3.0-liter engine, also has a Serenissima emblem on the nose that seems to attach itself by Volpi. He never uses this vehicle and finally he gave to Alf Francis in exchange for payment of honorariums Francis worked in the ATS during the hard times.

Francis was previously a mechanical Stirling Moss who later became the owner of a racing team with extensive connections in Modena. Francis then 'mengilik' ATS new coupe and drove for some time, but this vehicle was never registered (such application to obtain vehicle registration) by it.

Francis then sell the vehicle to Bruce McIntosh along with a spare 2.5-liter engine circa 1966. McIntosh officially registered as the first owner, but unfortunately the car was damaged in an accident when the vehicle has been running for 3000 km.

Damage, making chassis 2004 requires repair which requires replacement of the nose with a factory-made components. These improvements made in a company in England called the Grand Prix's Metalworks in Holloway Carl Rosner then moved to Wembley, both located in North London.

Apparently, the car repairs take a long time than expected. McIntosh had lost interest in the car and sell it to Rosner who never really finish it until the car repairs when he decided to sell back in 1971.

Long story short, vehicles purchased by the fans believed that this obscure McNamara eventually purchased by Norbert California, which was recorded as the drivers and collectors who have exhibited ATS in Geneva with the chassis numbered 2001 which has replaced the engine Chevy engine.

Incidentally he was looking for the original engine ATS, and he bought in 2004 for sale along with a backup machine with his original ATS machine. Since is complete, McNamara showed his pride in the vehicle exhibition of rare cars prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Valves, Valve How it Works

Valve located on the cylinder head on each vehicle is shaped like an umbrella. Valve is divided into 2 work, the first is the valve and the second entry is the waste valve. Valve in its function is to include a mixture of air and gasoline that have been shaped into a cylindrical fog machine. While waste valve is the valve that serves to remove the combustion gases after the piston compress. Each vehicle has a number of valves different. In the small cars made in Japan tahun80an, usually the number of valves in each cylinder there are 3 valve. However, today's cars are now adopted at 4 valves per cylinder. This is done to enhance the volumetric efficiency so that utilization can be more effective fuel and power for the greater dihasilkanpun cylinder engine together. So that when a 4-cylinder engine has a valve in the number and total waste of 16. as well as motors, the motors were cc usually have 4 valves. 2 in and 2 waste. Valves are usually made of heat resistant steel and stainless (Stainless Steel). We're doing the compression, the valve serves to close the hole or channel in the cylinder. At the end of combustion, waste valve to drain immediately open the rest of the combustion gases to the exhaust manifold. After the disposal process is complete, the piston will do steps suction and suction-valve was opened to include a mixture of air and gasoline that has clouded towards the engine cylinder. Each valve of a cylinder to open and close movement once for every two crankshaft rotation (crankshaft).

Berkonstruksi engine valve on the side, these valves are driven by a pressure valve is driven by the boss. While the engine valve system that applies above (SOHC / DOHC), a pressure valve and pressure valve stems. Having raised so terlepasdari place holder, the valves are returned to their original position by a spring. At the time of opening, the valves will be lifted from the holder of 5/16-3/8 inch. Also the valve can be said to work hard. Like, if the engine spinning 7500 rpm, the valve opened and closed more than 60kali/detik. If the engine was encouraged to 10,000 rpm, the valve is forced open and close to more than 80 times / second. Valve temperature can reach 700 degrees Celsius

Volume Production of The European Jazz Starts at Honda In Swindon

The first European built Jazz was driven off the production line at Honda's factory in Swindon (UK), providing a boost to production volume and underlining the company's long term commitment to its European operation.

The 5-door family supermini is one of Honda's most successful cars in Europe, with over 70,000 sold in the region every year. As Honda has a policy of building its most popular cars in the markets in which they are sold, production of Jazz for European customers is shifting from Japan to the UK.

In the current financial year (to end March, 2010) Honda of the UK Manufacturing in Swindon (HUM) will build 20,000 units of Jazz. 75 per cent of these will be for the UK market, with the other 25 per cent planned for export to 55 countries across mainland Europe and other regions, including South Africa. The addition of Jazz brings the planned total production level for the Swindon plant in this financial year to 100,600 - still well below the plant's full capacity. Volumes are expected to increase next year due to the new three model production line-up.

The start of Jazz production comes just 12 months after the decision to make a third model at the Wiltshire manufacturing facility.

The demand for cars like the Jazz is increasing as car buyers look to downsize from big, gas-guzzling models into small, fuel efficient, but practical vehicles. Furthermore, various governments' incentives across Europe have given Jazz sales a significant boost resulting in increased in demand.

"We see this third model as a wonderful opportunity in the current climate and we're extremely proud to be building the Jazz here in Swindon," said David Hodgetts, Director at HUM. "The car is incredibly popular with customers, and it has won countless awards for quality and reliability. Shifting production to the UK is a real vote of confidence in all our Associates here in Swindon, and recognition of the high standards which we have been able to achieve at the plant."

Honda Wins 2009 Grove Medal for FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Technology

September 22, 2009 - At Grove Fuel Cell Symposium, Honda received the prestigious Grove Medal in recognition of the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The FCX Clarity is a practical car with room for four people and luggage and it is ready for use on the road. Significantly, it has 2-3 times better fuel economy than its petrol equivalent and 1.5 times that of a petrol-electric hybrid. In addition to this excellent fuel economy the FCX Clarity produces no harmful gases, its only emission is water.

Kawaguchi reveives medal from Deputy Mayor of London, Mr Kit Malthouse and Chairman of Grove, Mr Lars Sjunnesson

The award was accepted by Yuji Kawaguchi, Managing Director of Honda R&D Ltd. On accepting the award he commented; "We are honored to accept this medal. At Honda we believe that the automobile holds the potential for limitless dreams and excitement in the future. The FCX Clarity represents the beginning of that future. We hope you will continue to look to Honda with anticipation and we will continue to strive to become a company that society wants to exist. "

Honda was chosen for the award by the Grove Symposium Steering Committee. Each individual Committee member proposes one or more possible candidates for the Medal. They must write a supporting case detailing the scientific breakthrough and innovation of the particular development and its importance for the fuel cell industry. They also consider other developments or breakthroughs carried out by the individual or company and their ongoing commitment to fuel cells.

The candidates are then discussed in turn in the following Committee meeting and a vote is taken. A clear majority is required to award the medal. Honda's FCX Clarity scored very highly in all categories.

The Grove Committee made the following comments regarding Honda's achievement: "Honda's commitment to fuel cells has been evident for a long time. The FCX Clarity shows not only scientific breakthrough but also styling that has captured the public imagination, and Honda's move to small-scale automated production marks a watershed in the introduction of fuel cell vehicles. The Grove Committee was unanimous in its choice and is delighted to present this year's medal to Honda."

Honda Begins Production and Sales of City in Brazil

SÃO PAULO, Brazil, July 24, 2009 - Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. (HAB), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, began sales of the City FFV (Fuel Flexible Vehicle) in Brazil. The production of the model is underway at HAB’s plant. The company is planning to begin export of this model to Mexico and other countries of South America starting from September 2009. Left:City FFV LX Right:City FFV EXL City became the third model produced by HAB locally in Brazil following Civic and Fit whose production began in 1997 and 2003, respectively. The price of the City FFV starts from R$56,210 (approximately 2.75 million yen at an exchange rate of R$1=49 yen), and the company plans to sell 17,000 units in 2009. The City FFV was developed based on the third-generation City, which is currently being sold in Thailand and other countries, adapting some specifications to accommodate specific needs in the Brazilian market. The design of the City is based on the total pursuit of a vehicle with road presence within a compact, yet dynamic form. In addition, class-leading* interior space was achieved to create a cabin that surrounds the occupants with an open and secure feeling. The City is equipped with a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine, which is further advanced in every direction including engine output, fuel economy and environmental performance. Furthermore, with its advanced safety and environmental performance, the City offers values in every area at a high level, setting a new benchmark in the subcompact sedan category. Honda City was first introduced in Thailand in 1996. Cumulative sales of the City now exceed 1.2 million units in over 45 countries around the world. *1.5-liter subcompact sedan category [ About City FFV ] Engine Drive Transmission Size (length × width × height) Sales Price (R$) 1.5-liter i-VTEC FF 5AT, 5MT 4,400×1,695×1,480 56,210~71,095 *Exchange rate: R$1=approximately 49 yen [ About Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. ] Establishment May 1996 Business Production and sales of automobiles and repair parts Capitalization Ratio 100% Honda South America Ltda. (A wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.) Capital Investment R$882.78 million Representative Sho Minekawa, President

Honda Opens European Training Center

Erlensee, Germany, December 11, 2009 - Honda opens European training center in Erlensee, Hesse. With a total investment of approximately 15 million euros, Honda is making a clear commitment to its operations in Germany, even in these difficult times. Sales associates as well as the service personnel of Honda partners for all product ranges throughout continental Europe will be trained at the new Honda Academy. Honda's strengths in customer satisfaction and service will continue to be built upon with targeted training courses. The Honda Academy Shigeru Takagi, responsible for Honda's European operations as President of Honda Motor Europe Ltd. stated: "The Academy is not just for learning about our latest products and technologies. We have to listen to and respect each customer's individual concerns and to establish a good relationship with them, built on trust. The Academy's mission is to help every associate at Honda to learn how to serve each individual customer better." During the opening ceremony, Volker Lange, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, also commended the initiative of the Honda Academy in his speech, stating: "Honda is setting another standard today! In times of financial and economic crisis and a continued falling motor vehicle market, strictly following the maxim of improving customer satisfaction, the creation of the Honda Academy and this large investment here in Germany deserves admiration and respect." 14 permanent staff members will be employed on the 53,000 square metre premises in Erlensee, located near Hanau in the state of Hesse. Practical training using Honda's entire product range will take place on a 15,000 square metre dynamic area. A total of 264 participants per day will be able to undergo training at the new Honda Academy. Facts about the Honda Academy Erlensee Ground breaking: March 23, 2009 Build time: 9 months Size of premises: 53,000 sqm Dynamic area: 10,000 sqm paved, 5,000 sqm unpaved Buildings: total area 7,000 sqm Number of training rooms: 6 for business training, 6 for technical training Number of workshops: 3, fully flexible to arrange Max. capacity of buildings: 264 trainees per day (12 training rooms at 12 persons, plus 120 persons in plenary hall) Capacity of dynamic area: 60-200 trainees per day, depending on programme Empoyees: Currently 14 permanent, additional contractors on demand Investment: about 15 million Euro Use of alternative energy: Photo voltaic-system with Honda Soltec modules, 80 kWh output

iVTEC

Two engines are on the type of Integra cars in 2002 we combine a number of innovative display that is designed to produce a combination of performance, efficiency and low fuel. The most important thing is the system of Honda VTEC valve control - a technology that combines VTC (Variable Timing Control) - a technology move a valve adjustment time which carries fuel room - by using the VTEC system - is changing appointment, setting and duration of engine valves.
The results of this technology is a big horsepower and amazing also accompanied by the use 1099648322bsecara fuel economy and environmentally friendly. Another advantage of this system is the position of the engine has been rotated 180 degrees from a position closer to the conventional machine expenditure pipe (exhaust manifolds) with pipe catalyst to reduce emissions when the engine starts. Integra VTI's engine is made entirely of aluminum with the strength 2.0-liter (2,000 cc) that uses 16 valves, pipe two levels of income, and iVTEC system that produces 160 horsepower at 6.500 rpm and 191 Nm torque at 4.000 rpm. Integra Type R engine also has features to increase your cars power 1099648322cmenjadi 200 horsepower at 7.400 rpm and 193 Nm torque at 6.500 rpm. In accordance with Honda's commitment to environmental sustainability, both types of machines have been eligible low emission vehicle II levels that will be applied in the United States in 2004.

IVTEC Valve Control System
Integra Type of car we dedicate the 2002 edition of the latest version of the VTEC system, which is iVTEC - a VTC system combined with the VTEC that provides fuel room settings in turn. In addition to the usage of the level of fuel economy, this iVTEC system also reduces the level of exhaust emissions.

VTEC (Variable Timing and Lift Electronic Control)
Innovative VTEC system is able to regulate the duration of the appointment and the opening of the valves that help the engine torque at low rpm and high rpm power is amazing. At lower rpm levels, VTEC set the time and the appointment of the valve for optimum cylinder filling and use of fuel-efficient. Coupled with the valve timing of high and asymmetric lifting - which produces the effect of rotation in the burning room - the end result of this system is the increased speed and increased fuel burning power. With increasing rpm, VTEC engine turned into a burning room which has a high lift and duration which helps increase the engine at high rpm. Integra is a new type using two kinds of VTEC - an extra-efficient versions for the type of VTI and high power versions for the type of R. VTI engine with 118 horsepower VTEC introduced a new version that can increase energy and reduce emissions. Another advantage of this system is the use of two drivers on each leg pair of suction valves (intake valves) compared with the conventional three-leg system. At low rpm, only one valve is fully open and vice versa, at high rpm both valves open. Integra Type R at 147 horsepower, also found the same VTEC system with the NSX type, namely the three legs of varying force and duration of the appointment of two suction valves and the thrower to push the maximum energy.

VTC (Variable Timing Control)
IVtec The new system introduces fuel system of leg room (cam shaft) in VTC VTEC rooms capable memfasekan fuel continuously in the overall power of the engine block. At the rpm increases, a leg drive VTC - which is governed by a unit set by the engine of the car - forward or rewind the fuel leg room - as far as 50 degrees that directly optimize the increased engine power and emission reduction. During normal operation, the intake camshaft timing is almost a full point when the vehicle is still and will further stabilize the movement of idle emissions while reducing expenses. Along with increasing rpm, the intake camshaft is growing, opening the valve earlier exploiters at the same time facilitate the overlap of the valve. The system provides functionality in fuel economy and further reduction of exhaust emissions. To raise additional power throughout the rev range, the intake camshaft is continuously differentiate the amount of advance or retard and adjustments directly to provide additional power as desired by the driver.

Valuable Lessons For Japan

Japan - Nissan Motor Co. launched the first sketches for commercial vehicles based on the pretext of electricity Tokyo Motor Show to-41 (TMS) which starts today, Wednesday (21/10), in Chiba Japan. While Toyota Motor Corp. introduced the concept of electric cars.

Both products exhibited the Japanese automotive giant is a sign of the seriousness of the development of zero emission cars for the future.

In recent years the world's vehicle manufacturers are beginning seriously to produce electric vehicles using lithium-ion batteries that can be refilled.

Car-based power plants is considered the automotive and energy analysts in Japan provides a new opportunity. Financial crisis and soaring oil prices in recent years at least has taught the importance of efficiency.

Moreover, new car sales in Japan for this year has experienced the worst in three decades. This is a sign that consumers are getting fed on a conventional car high operational cost.

As vehicle manufacturers began seriously to build electric cars, the Japanese government support continue to flow. To encourage the growth of hybrid and electric cars, the Japanese government has made policies that alleviate the industry and consumers.

For example, taxes the use of goods for the manufacture of energy efficient cars and low emission cut. While consumers who buy given the incentives in the form of tax cuts.

"We are serious about building an electric vehicle for global consumption and will continue to develop business models and technology," said Mitsubishi Motors Corp. CEO Osamu Masuko between TMS today.

Step-driven Mitsubishi Nissan is also being carried out. Even a few days ago Nissan has signed a cooperation contract with Sumitomo Corp. in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries for electric cars Nissan supplied.

"With Sumitomo, we're developing new business models '4 R ', ie reuse (reuse), resale (resell), a remake (refabricate) and recycle (recycle) lithium-ion battery. This innovative solution demonstrates our commitment the supervision of a good product from beginning to end, "said Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.

Of all the Japanese manufacturers, Toyota is the most leading manufacturer in the sale of environmentally friendly cars and energy efficient. Toyota Prius hybrid is now entering the third generation is now a best-selling car in Japan defeated efficient cars based on the conventional.

"Hybrid car will be a benchmark in the future. But Toyota does not just break an egg on that technology alone, "said Toyota president Akio Toyoda during a press conference this morning at TMS.

Toyoda added environmentally friendly car technology and a more modern efficient that Toyota will be developed can be seen in electric concept car FT-EV II and Lexus hybrid concept.

Outside the exhibition building, financial analysts in Japan are currently worried about the strengthening yen. According to them, this condition can affect the price competitiveness of efficient cars made in Japan outside the country.

"If the dollar falls further than the yen, it will menyulikan exports to North America," said Takanobu Ito Honda CEO in an interview with Reuters television.

"We need to look for other potential markets outside North America to maintain domestic output," said Ito.

TMS itself is traditionally regarded as one of the five largest automotive industry exhibition in the world. But this year TMS lost prestige after almost half the participants last year absent this year. Moreover, foreign participants who had only two. Itupun from small manufacturers.