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5 by Peugeot Prepared for Geneva Motor Show

2010-02-17T06:26:00.000-08:00

Two weeks away Geneva Motor Show 2010 will be held. Peugeot today released a new car pictures, called 5 by Peugeot. A new vehicle concept diesel-electric Hybrid4. 5 by Peugeot allegedly is a preview of the Peugeot 508 sedan that will come, be prepared to replace the 407 and 608 variants.

Though the figure 5 by Peugeot comes in the form ready for production, the French car manufacturer has not stated anything about this new concept is a preview of some models in its ranks. There is one thing that confirms that this vehicle was the vehicle concept, because it did not seem to be made in the production version, the design of the main lamp.

With forms like the crushed ice and use LED lighting system seems still not possible to apply to everyday life. The rest, this concept vehicle design is very realistic.

Power source 5 by Peugeot comes from diesel-electric engine system comprising Peugeot Hybrid4 of HDi FAP diesel engines power about 163hp and an electric motor mounted on the rear axle of the power contributed approximately 23kW or 31hp.

Hybrid4 system already used on some cars Peugeot and Citroen's design, including the Peugeot convertible SR1 new concept, specially cars and RCZ exhibition 3008 model, as well as hybrid versions of the rally car Citroen C4 WRC.

DIMENSIONS (mm)

- Length overall: 4860
- Width overall: 1880
- Tiggi with a full tank: 1420
- Distance axle: 2815
- Overhangs front / rear: 974/1071
- The width of the front axle / rear: 1643/1614

Hyundai i-Flow Concept

2010-02-17T06:22:00.000-08:00

Korean cars do not want to lose to participate in the exhibition showing the great Geneva Motor Show next month. To invite curiosity, Hyundai released a sport sedan concept called i-Flow.

This vehicle was designed at Hyundai European design studio located in Germany, in the form of continued design style 'Fluidic Sculpture' new hyundai which can also be seen on ix35 and the latest Sonata.

Hyundai claims that the concept of i-Flow picture shows a glimpse of the D-segment vehicles in the mid-size them to come. This new model will Barada at the position equivalent to the insignia Opel, Citroen C5 and the next generation Ford Mondeo.

Still unclear is the vehicle which will be in the range of products existing Hyundai. Would be parallel to the Sonata, Azera / Grandeur or Genesis sedan? We just tnggu.

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Jaguar XF Diesel

2010-02-17T00:16:00.000-08:00

New variant XF Diesel S, Jaguar cars offer the best value for money in the UK market today. This edition not only comes with a bright 3.0-liter engine V6 diesel with 275hp famous energy-powered and highly efficient, but also brings a number of styles owned XFR yan.

Jaguar XF Diesel S 2010 is available in two package options as follows:

Dynamics Pack:

This package combines Adaptive Dynamics System. This high-tech system to analyze the movement of chassis and the driver and input from the wheel 500 times per second, to constantly adjust the suspension to maintain handling ability without megorbankan comfort.

The result is an impressive handling of a smart blend of flavors with a luxury car sports car capability. This optional package includes velek Volans alloy dilabur crossbar five shadow or silver color with a starting cost of 1250 pound sterling depending on the model.

Aerodynamics Pack:

Aerodynamic package designed to provide more daring style in XF Diesel S. Patron-shaped black nets are inserted in the grille and lower air intake provides a more fresh. Bar at the bottom of the air holes inserted rows of white LED lights as daytime running lights and more complete with the side that picked Sill XFR model. This package dihagai 1500 or 2000 pound sterling pound sterling with LED.

Jaguar also announced that you now can buy XF models with prices starting at 29,900 Pounds Sterling. Although the model will have a standard alias STD, does not mean you can not mendaat nothing.

Standard variant has been equipped with Bond Grain leather seats, mood lighting and interior color Blue Phosphor, color screen 7-inch touch screen navigation and Bluetooth technology, automatic transmission with 6-speed Jaguar Sequential Shift and Sense and Jaguar Jaguar Smart Key System with keyless starts.

Jaguar XF price list based on the variance in the British Pound Sterling:

XF 3.0 V6 Petrol Luxury 29,900
XF 3.0 V6 Petrol Premium Luxury 33,600

XF 3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury 34.775
XF 3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury 38,475
XF 3.0 V6 Diesel 42,975 Portfolio
XF 3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury S 38,475
XF 3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury S 42,175
XF 3.0 V6 Diesel S Portfolio 45,475

XF 5.0 V8 Petrol 51,055 Portfolio
XFR 5.0 V8 supercharged 62,055

Hyundai Azera 2011 Facelift Spesification

2010-02-17T00:12:00.001-08:00

Along with the Sonata, Hyundai also merefreshing variant luxury sedan Azera (Grandeur) with a series of revisions and machines to be upgraded and the addition of completeness. Although the overall memilikibentuk still the same but due to some changes could make it look more streamlined and elegant than before.

Headlights, taillights and fog lights come with a new design combined a touch on the front and rear with new bumpers, grille and trunk lid as well as new velek. The inside also has improved the quality of materials and new features that vary according to the level of variant but still plentiful even in the standard variant.

Azera has two choices Lambda V6 engine, 3.3 liters and 3.8 liters. The first could spawn 260hp, while others have the power 283hp. Performance is optimized to be both fuel efficient.

For the 3.3-liter engine Hyundai claims 8.5 km / liter in the city and 11.9 km / liter on the highway, while the 3.8 liter engine to consume 8.09 km / liter in the city and 11.5 km / liter on the outside city. All using the automatic transmission of new 6-speed SHIFTRONICÂ ®.

Azera comes in two variants-level and one premium package.

AZERA GLS

Completeness of the main standards:

- Engine-3.3L MPI DOHC V6 power around 260hp, a variable intake system.
- Automatic Transmission 6-speed with SHIFTRONICÂ ®
- Wheels 16-inch alloy wheels
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Brakes with ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Active headrests in the front seat
- Airbags in the front, side and curtain airbags model (curtain airbags)
- Jok electrical wedge to the back of the driver with an electric berpengatur
- Bodycolor heated dual power mirrors
- Automatic Lamp
- Front fog lamps
- Hole dual exhaust
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm
- Engine immobilizer
- Power windows, central locks, heated mirrors
- Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
- Organizer audio on the steering wheel
- Audio AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 with access iPodÂ ® / USB auxiliary input jacks
- Solar control glass
- Cruise control
- EZ lane change assist
- Eco Indicator

AZERA GLS PREMIUM PACKAGE

- The combination of leather seat upholstery and synthetic
- The heater in the front seat
- Electric Sunroof
- Steering wheel and leather gear lever

AZERA LIMITED

GLS equipment plus:

- 3.8L DOHC MPI V6-powered around 283HP, variable intake system
- 17-inch wheels hyper silver alloy wheels
- Electric Sunroof
- Pelipat mirrors with electric and turn signal lights
- Bumper, body side and door handles with chrome ornaments.
- The combination of leather seat upholstery and synthetic
- The heater in the front seat
- In-dash 6-disc CD Changer with 10 speakers InfinityÂ ®, iPodÂ ® / USB auxiliary input jacks, a subwoofer and amplifier
- Integrated Memory System (IMS)
- Electric rear glass curtain
- Woodgrain leather-trimmed steering wheel and door pulls.
- Power adjustable tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
- Brushed stainless steel door scuff plates
- EC auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomelinkÂ ®

AZERA LIMTED ULTIMATE PACKAGE NAVIGATION

- LG DVD Navigation system with touch-screen display (replaces in-dash six-disc CD changer and iPod / USB auxiliary input jacks) 12-speaker Logic InfinityÂ ® 7A ® surround sound audio system.

Volkswagen Touareg 2011

2010-02-17T00:08:00.000-08:00

After the figure appears in the form of scale model cars, some time ago, on this Thursday (11 / 2), officially Volkswagen Touareg 2011 displaying the latest. The form evolved in subtle but it comes with a figure of truly new. Longer than its predecessor but lighter 200kg.

Options offered by the same engine as its predecessor with a choice of petrol and diesel combined with a hybrid variant as reported early last year. And with a more luxurious look, Touareg will disturb land has been occupied by the BMW X5 and Audi Q7.

Apparently Volkswagen's attention was focused on the Touareg to be more aligned with the two luxury SUVs in the affairs of on-road driving than off-road capabilities it.

However, this does not mean that the vehicle did not have the ability to devour the poor field. He could add an 'off-road driving program' is designed to enhance off-road ability the Touareg.

Although 208kg lighter than previous generations, managed to present the 2011 Touareg torsional rigidity of the body 5% better. Overall latest Touareg language marked the new-style Volkswagen. Starting from the mailbox model grille, headlights more slanted to the slender rear lights lengthwise.

Volkswagen Touareg latest claim to have developed in terms of aerodynamic improvements to reduce the muzzle and cutting height. But they have not explained how the number coefficient of drag generated by these strategies.

Other claims, Touareg has a more functional interior, which seats more comfortable than ever, and the rear seat leg room is more spacious, of course, thanks to a longer body. Dashboard are now designed more luxurious.

Private Golf Vehicles "Mantys"

2010-02-17T00:04:00.000-08:00

Golf is very close by foot, but to what running if we can drive. Section Leev offers mobility equipment on a golf course named Mantys.

Mantys very similar to the Segway or four-wheeled scooter version that has a golf bag in the front and can be used throughout the game he had 36 holes before re electric shock. He weighed only 40kg and can be folded and inserted into the trunk.

Pengeraknya, comes from electric motors powered 500 watt rear wheels, while the source of his strength comes from two Li-ion battery 24-volt power 20Ah. This device is controlled by moving weight to the left or right.

Maximum speed of about 18 km / hour and can climb the hill height is commonly encountered in a variety of golf courses.

Menuruut party Leev, in addition to golf, Mantys can be used for various purposes such as in warehouses, resorts, etc., but they expect this device is more dominant on the golf course.

Comfort, stability and safety presented by the shock absorber berperedam oil and hydraulic disc brakes. Mantys sold at a price of U.S. $ 3250 has dimensions LxWxH 700 x 1300 x 1400 mm.

Ferrari 599 GTO on Geneva International Motor Show

2010-02-16T23:58:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Ferrari is rumored to be launched in 599GTO variant of this year that will carry a number of elements in dignakan also 599XX. Ferrari 599 GTO weighs approximately 1.600kg lighter and more powerful and bigger torque.

With energy going through the numbers reported 650bhp, the light weight becomes a weapon against its competitors. Not only in the hardware business, 599 GTO is also equipped with gearshift program the software that was updated.

Ferrari 599 GTO is predicted to be released at a price of about 250 thousand pound sterling was, seemed to be present in public Geneva Auto Show next month.

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The Beautiful Reanault Wind in Style

2010-02-06T15:51:00.000-08:00

Prepared to perform at the Geneva Motor Show next month, Renault this week released the album picture Renault Wind 2010. These pictures will surely trigger nostalgia fans, because this vehicle was awarded a very beautiful design.

Built on the basis of the Renault Twingo, Wind has a dimension of 200mm longer than his brother who will be marketed in Europe as a separate model. The price is also expected to compete with the Mini Cooper Cabrio and 207CC.

As the vehicle hard-top convertible, Wind was awarded a unique design. According to Renault, Wind will be very tempting for consumers who are looking for a convertible car that is not only compact and distinct, yet practical enough for everyday use.

As a two-passenger vehicle, which reached the length of Wind 3.830mm create a unique roof mechanism and simple. The roof was lifted with the shaft in the rear pillar, spinning 180 degrees and entered the baggage room.

Other technical details are still very minimal. They only say that will offer two petrol engine options. 1.2-liter turbo engine-powered 75kW (about 100bhp) and non-turbo engine-powered 1.6-liter 100kW (about 134bhp)

Although different in style, Renault Wind was first present in the format concept in Geneva Motor Show 2004. According to reports, Wind production version will make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month.

Rusty junk Sold U.S. $ 360 thousand

2010-02-04T22:33:00.000-08:00

Rusty car broken there will be no price again, but not for cars Bugatti Type 22 Brescia made in 1925 based upon the depth of 50 meters at the bottom of Lake Maggiore after 70 years of being there. In the devastated condition and can no longer be called a car, she was sold for U.S. $ 360 thousand in the third annual auction Bonhams Retromobile on 23 January.

1925 Bugatti Brescia 70 years has become a legend of a lake called Lake Maggiore in northern Italy which half are in the area of Switzerland. The car is lifted from the lake in late July of last year were bought by fans from Europe who represents the Peter Mullin Collection, California USA, where these vehicles will be exhibited at the museum in the state as it is.

There is an interesting story that has the Legend of Lake Maggiore. Two-story luxury vehicle seats began in April 1925, when he sent in a new condition to an architect who lives in Nancy, France.

Three years later, the architect moved to Switzerland and Bugatti brought with him, but he does not pay import duties in the car illegally alias. When leaving Switzerland, the Frenchman was leaving his car to the owner of the house where he lived in Tessin, Switzerland.

In 1937, the new owner worry about the high fines due to import duties on these vehicles that have not been paid for several years. To find a safe, he threw the car into the lake.

Since the vehicle was one of the urban legend aka 'urban legend' like the stories about ghosts. Some people believe the existence of a Bugatti in the bottom of the lake is discarded by the owner, but most consider it as a mere figment.

This unique legends circulating for the past 7 decades without even one person who tried to prove it, until a member of Centro Sport Subacquei Salvataggio Ascona Switzerland, to locate 84-year-old Bugatti, and brought to the surface in July 2009.

As a result of the enveloping legend, a procession of the appointment Bugatti Type 22 Brescia 1925 was celebrated on a large scale, but with handling that very carefully. Not because the vehicle was haunted, but to remain intact. Understandably just look past the age of three-quarters of a century.

Before the auction in Paris, this car is expected to reap between 70-90 thousand Euros.

75 Year Jaguar familiar with Speed

2010-02-04T22:30:00.000-08:00

Many car makers have been engaged 75 years selampa like Jaguar, but not many who have a legendary history both in terms of design and in the world of motor sports. Among the products that carry the title of Jaguar was among them: C-Type, D-Type, XJ220 and XK120.

He was born as Swallow Sidecars in 1935 with the SS100 products. Jaguar name chosen by the founder William Lyons Swallow Sidecars. Jaguar born with a combination of different tastes in an attractive design with extraordinary ability in his time.

Jaguars dominated the various categories of motorsport in the 1950s with a racing car C-Type and D-Type. Two models of this vehicle won some victories in the 24-hour endurance race of Le Mans in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957.

Victory was eventually followed by the legendary vehicle production E-Type with a design that
generate a lot of people praise and still remains one of the most valuable cars in its time either on the floor until the current auction.

Not only that, since 1992 until 1994, Jaguar XJ220 became the fastest production vehicles in the streets, stealing the title from the Bugatti EB 110. Honor was earned at the Nardo Ring, Italy, with a speed that could touch the figure of more than 349 km / hour.

Although the twin-engine turbo V6 its 542hp power, but the Jaguar XJ220 berpenggerak rear wheel like the concept of presenting performance V12 engine driving bersistem all-wheel drive and been recorded in the record books, although that position finally evicted by the McLaren F1 and Koenigsegg CCR, Bugatti Veyron and the SSC Ultimate Aero TT.

Under kepemiklikan Ford, Jaguar participate in Formula 1 since the year 2000-until 2004. Although no success. They really help to improve career bebrapa famous drivers like Mark Webber, Eddie Irvine, Pedro de La Rosa and Christian Klien.

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Ford Model A 1930 John Dillinger Property for Auctions

2010-02-04T22:27:00.000-08:00

If you watch the film Public Enemies by Michael Mann, the picture above this car will look familiar. The problem is not just a vehicle similar to that used by John Dillinger to escape from bondage, the most reckless of law in American history, but the car was real and the same car used in the movie.

After robbing a bank in the country, Dillinger and his gang hid in Little Bohemian Lodge in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin on April 22, 1934. When the landlord informed the authorities about their whereabouts, the FBI, led by the legendary Melvin Purvis arrived at the scene and immediately opened fire on the place.

Dillinger, along with two cronies escape through a window and into the woods nearby, and then met Robert Johnson who was driving a Ford Model A coupe that you can see here.

They seized the vehicle with his driver and fled into Minnesota. Dillinger broke the glass and the rear vehicle opened fire on the pursuing law enforcement with tommy-gun weapons.

Car full of bullet holes then become the property of Dillinger's family for decades until finally restored carefully by the producer for the film Public Enemies is used in scenes depicting the atmosphere of persecution.

Currently Ford Model T Coupe will be sold in an auction in Scottsdale, Arizona by the Barrett-Jackson. Are you interested?

First Motorcycle in the World Auctions on April

2010-02-04T22:24:00.000-08:00

Hildebrand & Wolfmuller (H & W) 1895 is a twin-engine motorcycle twin, 4 valves 1.488cc-capacity water-cooled. Sounds like a modern machine, but it is true that machines such unusual rarity.

Just look at the diagram above, then you will see the rear wheels which double as the flywheel (flywheel). Connecting rod piston and rod pressure (pushrods) which moves in the valve gear is also pasted on the rear wheels.

There was no clutch, brake, what else transmission. However, many rituals that must be done to
can run the first motorcycle in the world that will be auctioned for the 40-60 thousand Pounds Sterling.

Antique motor is present in the condition it is, aka not needed anymore restored so that no little cost to restore to normal condition. This vehicle is owned by a family since the 1930's which last year estimated as the vehicle is run.

Patented in January 1894, motorbike H & W had a good response. Plans to establish a factory in Munich was proposed to produce these vehicles. Through licensing, this vehicle was also produced and marketed in France with the brand 'La Petrolette'.

Although some demonstration by the manufacturer quite impressive rider, motor weakness of H & W became very clear when starting accepted by consumers. In early 1897, the two companies both in Germany and France eventually folded.

It is not clear how many of these vehicles that have been produced. But at least between 800 to 2,000 units. While that still survive until now, was certainly very rare.

Henry and Wilhelm Hildebrand brothers developed their bikes to work together with the mechanics Wolfmuller Alois, Hans Geisenhof. They design the twin double cylinder engine (twin cylinders) water-cooled, four-step 1.488cc capacity. Maximum power is only 2.5 hp at 240rpm. The maximum speed that can be achieved by H & W is 30 miles per hour or about 48 km / hour.

Bonhams hold regular auctions of motorcycles and vehicles will take part in the International Classic Motorcycle Show in Satfford on 25 April next.

Chevrolet Cruze Got Nominated for Best Car in the World

2010-02-04T22:16:00.000-08:00

The World Car Awards announced that the Chevrolet Cruze to be one of the finalists the prestigious World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Winners of the best cars in the world will be announced on April 1, 2010.

Chevrolet Cruze had escaped into one of 10 finalists from the rigorous selection of 59 automotive journalists and experienced professionals. As a world-class awards, the jury came from all over the world. From Asia, Europe, North America, South America and from other countries in the world.

The jury will reportedly re mengevealuasi the 10 best cars (finalist) and is preparing a final vote in February.

They will calculate the points of each car based on the overall assessment of the car, price value and appropriateness of acquired customers, the value of safety, environmental concerns and values as well emosonal value of the car as well as other significant factors.

"Being a finalist in the World Car of the Year confirms the brilliance of the Chevrolet Cruze momentum around the world. More than 125.000 customers in Asia and Europe already have the all-new Cruze. Strong interest in the world to make us believe Cruze Cruze will also be successful in the United States, where the Cruze will be sold in the United States in the third quarter of this year, "said Chevrolet General Manager Jim Campbell.

The same belief is also felt by Mukiat Sutikno as Managing Director of GM Autoworld Indonesia (GMAI) â € "ATPM Chevrolet brand cars in Indonesia. Mukiat sure, with many achievements Cruze owned both in terms of sales in the world and in terms of passenger safety, Cruze will reap a good interest in Indonesia.

"Cruze has a 5-star rating in European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP). According to EuroNCAP Cruze first position and the maximum score in the passenger car class. Not only that, Cruze has a 5 star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) which try test conducted in Australia, "explained Mukiat.

While in China and in North Korea, he added, Cruze has received 5 stars from the Chinese New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) and the Korean New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP). For the Korean market, Cruze sold under the brand name Daewoo Lacetti and has been reaping the success of the total sales of 49.415 units since launching in November 2008.

Cruze sales achievements acquisition around the world also has incised figures fantasti in mid-class sedan that is, 128.485 units (data up to December 2009). Chevrolet Cruze will be marketed in Indonesia in March 2010, and the party will be announced soon GMAI official price Cruze. Chevrolet Cruze could diinden since February 25, 2010

Saab Commenced operations in the Lower Flag Spyker

2010-02-04T22:14:00.000-08:00

As the new owners, Spyker was preparing to launch a new Saab 9-3 is one of the three to four models to be produced.

Swedish car manufacturer is expected to offer models in several configurations 9-3, 9-5 along with the upcoming models and the 9-4X crossover.

Companies are now owned by Dutch sports car maker Spyker is also studying the feasibility of the four models are smaller so-called 9-1.

Based on the news released by Spyker this week, 9-3 the next generation format is offered in sedan, hatchback, sport estate (wagon), crossover and convertible. Spyker will also renew the product range of Saab in 2012.

Honda and Toyota Mass Recall

2010-02-04T22:04:00.000-08:00

TWO Japanese automotive giant Honda and Toyota have announced the withdrawal of its production of vehicles for repair associated with the potential damage that can harm their vehicles.

Beginning with the Toyota some time ago who did recall 3.8 million vehicles around the world who became the largest recall in history, just because of the carpet that are considered dangerous.

The reason, in certain circumstances, this carpet has the potential to cause the gas pedal stuck to the floor. Although trivial solution is memorable only by replacing the carpet, but it involves millions of vehicles, and Toyota is making quite dizzy because apart from that, they were forced to suspend production bebrapa vehicle models.

Toyota models that had a recall (including Lexus) are:

- Produkis Camry 2007-2010
- Avalon Production 2005-2010
- Prius production 2004-2009
- Tacoma production 2005-2010
- Tundra production 2007-2010
- Lexus ES 350 production 2007-2010
- Lexus IS350 IS 250 and the 2006-2010 production

After Toyota, Honda also malakukan the same thing against 646,000 units of Fit, Jazz and the City in the whole world. Although not as much of Toyota's recall, but the defects that occur in peroduksi Honda products is much more complex.

Defects occur in Honda products in the power window switches, can cause a fire. Because error in product design these components, making it very easy to take in water that lead to short-circuit.

Honda to recall after a report that states there is an existing 3-related cases this damage. Two occurred in the United States and another place in South Africa. Even in South Africa is reported to have resulted in the death of a child seoarng.

Most Powerful and Fastest Motorcycle in the World

2010-02-04T22:01:00.000-08:00

EVEN foreign bikers in the ear, Vyrus has everything to become motor dreams. Small company based in Rimini Italy, are now known as the manufacturer Bimota Tesi 2D, but Vyrus 987 C3 4VV will make it up to a more powerful class malampaui Superbike top row, became the most powerful production motorcycle in the world.

He is more powerful than the Ducati Desmosedici RR, MV Agusta F4 312RR, Suzuki Hayabusa or the Kawasaki ZZR1400. This is because the vehicle could trigger flood of power by 211bhp supercharged engine 1.198cc through which he borrowed from the Ducati 1098R. He has a weight of 158kg at a price of 65,000 Euros (U.S. $ 91,700). Vyrus 987 C3 4VV are lightweight motorcycles and the most powerful of the 4 variants Vyrus.

The standard model is a 984 C3 2V presents 100bhp engine produced 1000DS Ducati air-cooled two-valve. Have the weight of 150kg and sold for 33,400 Euros (U.S. $ 47,000). Compare with MotoGP weight in the range of 148kg.

Next is a 985 C3 4V weighs 157kg, has 155bhp from Ducati 999R Testastretta engine water cooled with 50,000 Eyro selling price (U.S. $ 70,500)

Up one more step is Vyrus 987 C3 4V, was sold for 55,000 Euros (U.S. $ 77,500). He weighed about 155kg using the same machine with the winner of Ducati's 1098R-capacity cooling water 1.198cc. The difference, Vyrus 987 C3 4V supercharger was not armed, so his energy into 27bhp adrift 184bhp.

Labor dispute with the 27bhp version of the peak, ie 987 C3 4VV, has added weight 3kg only makes it worth fastest production motorcycle in the world. However, not only to there.

Check out the story Vyrus owner, Ascanio Rodorigo as stated his desire:

I was a young boy who was in Rimini airport where the Ferrari team came with a tester and homologation F40 to test the brakes. My dad was a fighter jet pilot, were invited to participate and participate in the car.

I then surrounded the vehicle with joy, watching inch by inch. Lights, dash to the completeness in it. It did not make me think that this is the best thing I could see at that time.

However, my enthusiasm to poison his father because he was very happy with a noisy engine sound, speed, sensation and taste. So what good?

My dream is to produce a small series of motorcycles that can provide sensation and lightweight Grand Prix motorcycle racing is fantastic. Rear swing arm is bent and welded manually as much as possible in order to become stronger and lighter.

Special bolts used machines to save each bolt for 3 grams, while the thickness is only 8mm bearing joknya for feeling in control. Carbon fiber material scattered everywhere to help reduce weight.

Fuel injection and ignition is controlled by the most sophisticated computers, while the cables are complex but invisible. The dashboard-style racing-style to the best brakes, all taken from the standard world championship competition. And all that is in Vyrus.

I do not have any compromise with that dream since I was little, why do I have to change it now?

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Ferrari 599 Hybrid Preset at Geneva on Maret

2010-02-04T21:58:00.000-08:00

ALL will change over time. So it is with Ferrari which must follow the current trend pouring hybrid vehicles being swept blantika automotive world. During his debut Formula 1 race car 2010 Ferrari F10, CEO Luca de Montezemolo revealed that 599 production versions will be a hybrid version of the hybrid present in Geneva Motor Show next 4-14 Maret.

Ferrari 599 Hybrid is still shrouded in mystery, but the word circulated that the Ferrari was to test a hybrid in June, but details of 599 indicates a falling stick with its V12 engine with a feature version of KERS highway.

The benefits of this device is estimated to increase fuel efficiency by 40%. Or details 'save' from 3.7 km / liter to 5.9 km / liter. It's still sad, but it was tolerable and understandable to see the power of the engine that can reach 612hp.

However, since the average vehicle owner Ferrari is run by only tens of kilometers per month, this seems more appropriately referred to as an experiment in high-tech machines than for fuel economy.

Other news is the debut of the 599XX. The seven owners of these cars will get the first chance to drive vehicles that dreams Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. Arriving at the circuit, the owner will be matched with an individual vehicle.

Then the owner and the car was introduced and assisted diakrabkan with each instructor before they are released on the track. The problem is not 599XX vehicle safety standards berhomologasi with racing. He created only for the use of the highway.

2011 Kia Sportage Picture on the Internet

2010-02-04T21:53:00.000-08:00

Patent application leaked early last month, today officially circulated pictures CUV (crossover utility vehicle) in the upcoming Kia Sportage Internet network. The design is inspired by the larger brother, Kia Sorento, Kia megusung new design language.

The main feature on the new 2011 Sportage is a daytime-running light in the bottom of the main light, like the upcoming Audi A1. Other features such as technical data, is still kept secret until now, but as we have seen, this compact SUV built on the same platform with the Hyundai ix35.

Although too early to know which engine will be offered, Sportage will likely carry a similar engine with Hyundai ix35, gasoline engine-powered 2.0-liter capacity of about 165hp and diesel engine R-Series 2.0 liter-powered about 138hp.

Like his cousin, Sportage seemed to be carrying two variant options. At the entry-level class was given the code, while a more complete feature is SLi. When referring to the two brothers, Sorento and Carnival, Sportage seemed to have a variant will also top the 'Platinum'.

Whether any of these vehicles will be officially presented before the public. The problem of internal party Kia is still keeping. But there may Geneva Motor Show next March will be a witness to the presence of this beautiful design vehicle.

VW Touareg MPV 2011 Less estimated But Seven Passenger

2010-01-28T08:59:00.000-08:00

Figures reveal that the car had not been officially launched by camouflaged form considered stale for Volkswagen. To illustrate what the new generation Touareg in 2011, Volkswagen used the figure of how the vehicle is advertised in beskala artificial model (model scale) aka toy mobi.

The first impression there is little change due to application of the design language of the common thread in all the latest variant of VW parts the hood plus a more sloping. As a result, seen passing, this new generation Touareg became more like a large MPV than SUV (probably did not originally like that).

As a result, a typical SUV fierce impression that once dominated her face, now turned into a little soft. But this is increasingly emphasized that this vehicle is really a new Touareg.

Latest news states that the new model will be slightly smaller than the first generation Touareg. Although smaller. This luxury SUV is expected to offer a passenger capacity of 7 people who are not accommodated by previous generations

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BMW X3 2011

2010-01-28T08:58:00.000-08:00

2011 BMW X3 development reportedly will launch this crossover to the market ahead of Mercedes-Benz GLK and Audi Q5. Although only in the form of computer renderings illustrating, at least this is about someone who became one of BMW mainstay later.

Engineering drawings were made berasarkan the paparazzi photos that caught the X3 road test with a masked figure, but still captured the form of bumpers and headlights that appear lower than its predecessor.

Side body style game filled with concave-convex design is mixed in such a way to bring the impression of more 'muscular' and more like the X5, compared to the current model.

Business machines there did not seem significant changes with the choice of two diesel and two petrol engines. Hybrid version of its report was in progress, but there is no official news about it.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2011 Estimated form

2010-01-28T08:56:00.000-08:00

Mercedes-Benz expected to launch a face-lift R-Class MPV end of this year with a touch back on the bumper, velek, and lighting design. This image is a rendering of the expected results resemble the production version.

Updates on the R-Class this time, face-lift mark the third time, still with the same platform when launched in 2005.

R-Class is currently a face-lift performed in 2007, which bears as an entry-level model of the rear wheel well berpenggerak a seven seater vehicle in the line of Mercedes-Benz products.

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2011 VW Golf R Econo n Powerful

2010-01-28T08:54:00.000-08:00

When Ford Focus RS 350hp power present, VW Golf GTI was helpless in the world 'hot hatch' with a 210hp strength. So VW needs new players to the game can run with lower R new Golf R32 lawas variant replaces 3.2-liter V6 engine. Golf R slinder only use 4, but he was wonderful, more powerful and more efficient!

4-cylinder engine capacity of 2.0 liter TSI turbo 270hp develops power with 350Nm of torque reaching completed a dual-clutch DSG gearbox which carve 0-100 km / h in 5.5 seconds while the manual transmission in 5.7 seconds.

Golf R32 needs 10.7 liters of fuel for 100km (9.34 km / liter), while the Golf R only needs 8.4 liters for 100 km (11.9 km / liter), 21% more efficient than R32. CO2 emissions in the affairs of the two figures differ 255/195 g / km.

Golf R TSI engine developing extraordinary powers through a turbocharger pressure 1.2 bar, enhanced with intercooler. Engine weighs only 152kg is fully controlled by electronic engine management system with the E-Gas. To compensate for the aggressive energy surge, having strengthened cylinder block. Similarly, the piston rod, the engine component down to the bolts.

The system relies on driving 4MOTION all-wheel drive VW recent systemedisi claimed more advanced than R32 and capable of distributing engine power to each axle intelligently according to road conditions.

To handle contours of the road, this vehicle is armed with sophisticated suspension model McPherson Struts in front and multi-link suspension at the rear wheel 25mm lower than the standard Golf. Equipped with dynamic chassis control with three levels of violence settings: Normal, Sport and Comfort.

Compensate for the engine power, armed Golf R 17-inch disc brakes and a new well-ventilated, have a specific-R in the piston caliper shiny black with a unique R logo. The fourth disc protected behind Talladega velek Sterling Silver alloy wheels wrapped in 255/40 R18 tires of dimension 235/35 R19 and as an optional facility.

Ford Ka 2010 Comes with New Features

2010-01-28T08:52:00.000-08:00

Latest Edition Ford Ka is ready to burst the market this year and brought a new design language Ford's Kinetic Design. Besides being one of the best mini car, he also comes with a good range of options with the level of diesel or gasoline engines.

Generating energy on the choice mesih remain 1.2-liter petrol engine and 69hp-powered 1.3-liter diesel engine-powered 75hp, but the Ford Ka have different variants. The standard version such as Studio, Edge and Zetec which comes with standard fittings as you would expect in an urban hatchback.

If you want an abundance of features, then you have to choose which edition Titanium velek fortified with 16-inch alloy wheels, an audio package with a more advanced device speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers are better at lapisisan chrome door handles, door handle baggage and tailpipe tip , and automatic temperature control (Electronic Automatic Temperature unit / EATC).

Ford also offers a new package for those who want to equip their cars with luxury goods, namely Ka Grand Prix with 16-inch alloy wheels velek bars 7, rear spoiler, chrome exhaust pipe and the device exterior and interior of the Grand Prix can be ordered.

On top of that there's more to the completeness Ka Digital equivalent of Gran Prix, but with a digital-style package that also can be ordered according to customer's desires. And the last is Ka Tattoo to handle the new models on the doors and trunk lid, scuff plates and unique exterior and interior Tattoo. This edition has a variant Premium interior with leather upholstery.

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Ford January 2010 Flash News

2010-01-28T08:51:00.000-08:00

China overtake the United States as the largest car market in the world in 2009. Although now the car manufacturers, including Ford, have operated factories in China with a maximum capacity, the needs of the country's car orders bamboo curtain still can not be achieved due to the high demand mobile unit there.

At the beginning of this year, Ford has shown 2011 Ford Focus new generation to the public at the Detroit Auto Show 2010 or the so-called North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Latest Focus will be offered to consumers with a choice of four doors and five door (hatchback).

Ford Motor Company has also created RUTH (Robotized Unit for Tactility & Haptics) to evaluate the touch and appearance of the surface and control in a vehicle that

evaluation results obtained are not subjective but more scientific. Ford claims to be the first to use robots as RUTH, a mechanical hand-shaped robot.

Ford also announced on January 12 and that they would increase investment of U.S. $ 450 to plan their production of electric cars, in order to the construction of an assembly center hybrid cars, plug-in hybrid and electric cars in Michigan beginning in early 2012. This is the addition of Ford's plan to invest U.S. $ 550 for the removal of Michigan Assembly Plant into a modern assembly plant to produce the latest generation Ford Focus due to begin this year and the car battery is the Ford Focus Electric in 2011.

Hybrid Mitsubishi Evo XI Sketch

2010-01-28T08:49:00.000-08:00

First time that comes to mind when hearing the word 'Mitsubishi Evolution' is equipped with turbo-powered engine almost 300hp, double clutch, all-wheel drive vehicles to the rally and a series of DNA technology thrill. But news that appears states that Mitsubishi plans to launch next-generation Lancer Evolution uses only hybrid engine.

If the battery can not be considered performance, then it is a false assumption though not entirely wrong. The reason is explained how the news system of all-wheel drive hybrid vehicles into a special potion.

This is not just a motor that provides energy assistance to the gasoline engine. According to the rumor that the hybrid drive system to channel the energy 63hp electric motor to the front wheels only, while the gasoline engine turbo 320hp rear wheel rotation handle.

That is, if both are active then the total energy obtained is 350hp. Power was quite capable of launching vehicles to touch 96.5 km / h in 4.5 seconds, or faster than about 0.4 seconds the current generation Evolution.

In addition, these settings allow hybrid Evo XI driven by electricity only at a certain distance. Electric motors are also able to contribute forces to help make torque at low speed acceleration, similar to hybrid technology applications in the Lexus GS and LS series.

Mitsubishi Evo XI also reported to be carrying the active steering and active roll control suspension. Both these features intended to increase the agility of the vehicle. Meanwhile, for the brutal menjinakan yag engine power distributed to the rear wheels, Evo XI equipped with a new version of active yaw control system is electronically controlled.

Indeed the picture above is only a sketch, but it will at least feel a little less curious about what kind of shape Lancer Evolution XI next generation.

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GM and Spyker Saab Reach Agreement Sales

2010-01-28T08:47:00.000-08:00

Employee Swedish car manufacturer Saab brand for a while it can breathe. The reason, Wednesday (27 / 1) is GM has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Dutch sports car maker Spyker in Saab sales.

GM Vice President of Planning and Alliances John Smith said that the deal is expected to reach the final in February. Thus, the suspension of the wind-down (wind-down: the company reduces operations gradually in order to stop the closure of operations at all) will be announced soon.

"The announcement today is good news for employees, dealers and suppliers of Saab, including good news for millions of consumers and Saab enthusiasts around the world and of course good news for GM," Smith said in his speech.

Spyker CEO Victor Muller said the company plans to form a new business called Spyker Saab Automobiles. Both brands will continue to be marketed with their name already exists.

Muller also said that in recent weeks that the ownership saab will help the company to share development costs, and provides an opportunity to increase sales through a network of Saab dealers.

Despite having a market value of less than U.S. $ 85 million, Spyker will pay GM cash U.S. $ 75 million in addition to U.S. $ 325 million in special stock to a new Saab.

new VW Polo Reach Degree Car of the Year 2010

2010-01-28T08:45:00.000-08:00

VOLKSWAGEN be proud of this moment, the article on Monday (25 / 1), one of the production model, The New Polo, managed to snatch the title as the Car of the Year 2010. This award was received by the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG Wolfsburg, Germany Dr. Martin Winterkorn.

In his speech Winterkorn gave a special revelation to the Volkswagen team: "It takes a strong team to create winning cars like the new Polo. I'm very proud of the Volkswagen Group with a solid team and passionately in creating the new Polo with leading technology, best quality and security features affordable for all walks of life. "

The jury consists of 59 leading journalists from 23 European countries have chosen the best cars at the end of last November 2009. The jury has evaluated the benefits of each of the 33 competitors, and then left with 7 finalists and ultimately the jury decided that the new Polo came out as winners.

Besides the crown of "Car of the Year", The new Polo has also won several awards since its appearance in May 2009 last month. Prestigious awards that have been achieved include: Green and Golden Steering Wheel dariSpring Verlag, Best Car of 2009 from Auto Motor and Sport Auto Trophy from Autozeitung. The new Polo is also awarded five stars for Euro NCAP safety tests.

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GM Production Own Electric Vehicle Hybrid Motor

2010-01-28T08:41:00.000-08:00

General Motor (GM) will expand the development capabilities of their own electric vehicle with the first car manufacturer in the United States (U.S.) that designs and manufactures motors litrik for hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid in the future.

GM has stated that their first electric motor to start in the rear-wheel drive system two-mode hybrid (rear-wheel drive Two-mode hybrid system). This new system uses a unique two-motor design and the combustion engine to provide fuel efficiency pebaikan compared with two-mode hybrid technology used in vehicles GM pickups and SUVs today.

Is GM will use the next-generation Two-mode hybrid system on the pickups and SUVs seem still to be seen, but the idea applies to the Cadillac sporty rear-wheel drive hybrid seems a very smart idea.

Electric motors will be manufactured in the U.S. and GM has invested for more than U.S. $ 246 million to realize it.

Cycle Lexus SC Closed with The Eternal Jewel

2010-01-25T22:20:00.001-08:00

Gait Lexus SC models is long enough. He entered the market since July 1991 and later models will soon be replaced. To mark the occasion presents itum Lexus SC430 has a special edition entitled 'The Eternal Jewel'..

Vehicle design is born from Calty Design Research Center, Toyota, based in Newport Beach, California, the Lexus SC only underwent two major revisions, and this time is expected to last revision.

The Eternal Jewel will be released in Japan to assert 'production cycle' model near the end of the SC. Produced in limited quantities only 200 units. Interor presented in color and exterior with an exclusive selection of more assertive with the serial number plates and unique emblem in the center console.

The question is, what will be the successor model of SC coupe? Until now none of the Lexus concept car that can be expected to be a substitute for the former model was created to rival the Mercedes-Benz SLK is.

Development Lexus LF-Ch concept seems to lead to a two-door hatchback in the performance-oriented that may be entered into the Lexus production line, but not targeted to the same markets with hard-top convertible coupe SC who will soon retire.

GM and Spyker Approaching Point of Light

2010-01-25T22:14:00.000-08:00

After bidding process tug sports car maker Spyker for the purchase of GM's Saab that has passed the deadline on January 7 last, the two companies are reportedly close to a bright spot.

According to the Financial Times from a source close to negotiations said that the agreement will be done early this week. However, some obstacles still must be overcome before making a final announcement.

The report, quoted by Bloomberg said, despite an offer from a group Genii leader Bernie Ecclestone signed the list, is believed Spyker will be the only bidders who are still loyal to the interest.

Some sources say that Bloomberg's bid for Spyker offered U.S. $ 75 million in cash including U.S. $ 325 million in special stock to a new Saab. If GM agrees, the deal is expected to maintain the liquidity of U.S. $ 100 million of existing Saab.

Another source added that GM would sell the Spyker Saab if Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov as chairman and major shareholder of the company Spyker's out.

Meanwhile, spokesman of the Genii said the company remained interested in the Saab, despite knowing Spyker is still a favorite bidder.

"We've worked hard, unfortunately, time is not on our side. We are glad to hear Victor (Muller, CEO Spyker) and persistence to buy a Saab. He would be a perfect owner for Saab in the future," said Lars Carlstroem of Genii to Bloomberg.

Although negotiations continued, GM has started the process of wind-down, which is a process in which a company reduces operations gradually in order to stop the closure of operations at all. That process has started running since last month.

While GM's boss Ed Whitacre said his company rejected the last offer of Spyker. Spyker mesih and during the negotiation process, there is no good reason for GM to stop the wind-down process is taking place at the legendary Swedish car manufacturer is.

Suzuki Don't Want to Be Part of the VW Group

2010-01-25T18:10:00.000-08:00

Speaks to reporters last week, CEO Osamu Suzuki Suzuki tried to dismiss fears that the company will reportedly be one of Volkswagen's business. He said he would reject any approach which aims to have a large stake in Suzuki.

This statement came after the two companies announced that Volkswagen has bought shares of Japanese automakers that for 19.9% a month ago.

"When Suzulki become larger companies and successful, Volkswagen may be interested in buying more of our shares," said Suzuki told reporters.

"If that happens, maybe Suzuki will respond by saying, 'Let us continue as such'," he stated.

Suzuki added that he did not want to see a company founded by his grandfather into the 12 brand owned by VW.

Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech once commented that he could see the portfolio enables companies to grow into 12 brands).

Although not yet indicated any plans, industry observers expect the German giant will eventually try to increase its stake in Suzuki. This is part of the strategy and ambition to become number one car manufacturer in the world at the upcoming 2018.

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Peugeot scooter E-Vivacty Present This Year

2010-01-25T18:06:00.000-08:00

Peugeot the first time produce an electric scooter (skutrik) en masse in 1996 capable of exploring 40km, and this time Peugeot will return to present skutrik E-Vivacity at the end of the year that offers more and more.

E-Vivacity is expected to be sold in large numbers each year. Local government and urban public services interested in establishing a clean vehicle fleet has expressed interest in these environmentally friendly vehicles.

Unlike the 1996 output skutrik using nickel-cadmium batteries to power the cruising is only 40km, E-Vivacity uses Lithium-ion battery that can operate Cobalt as far as 80 to 100km depending on the type of use.

This battery is placed under the storage space, keeping a place to store your helmet. Lithium-ion battery Cobalt has a lot of progress. He could at least deal with intensified charge 1000 times without causing danger or memory effect which means he is able to operate premises total mileage of more than 40.000km on nomal usage.

Battery Management System will monitor the charging and temperature usur different elements to ensure the security of the system. The battery will be fully charged in about four hours of charging voltage to 230 Volts 16 Ampere strong currents that are available through the socket under the seat.

Although to achieve 100% charge takes four hours, but this battery will reach the condition of 80% in the first two hours, while the last two hours are used to level out monoblocs.

Bimota DB8 hard So Cheap ??

2010-01-22T09:15:00.001-08:00

Bimotathe Italian motorcycle manufacturer whose name is derived exclusively from the two letters from each of the three founders, Bianchi, Morri and Tamburini. They have carved his name into the latest chassis component manufacturer and workmanship body plus a power source of the best motorcycle manufacturer in the world of Ducati.

Today they released a new motorcycle called DB8 Biposto (aka berboncengan means can be two riders). Unlike his predecessor DB7 using expensive materials like carbon fiber and titanium, the new DB8 just use a simple plastic and steel chromoly.

Suspension also uses a lower spec. Still, they maintain the look just does not reduce the quality and features fully adjustable at the front and rear that make this vehicle prices remain at a premium.

The engine used in the ranks of the top engine is Ducati 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione engine that offers an abundance of power to 170hp with 107Nm of torque. Bimota DB8 Bipesto offered at a price of 23,000 Euros Whew! ... It was still expensive huh?

Mazda5 figure at Geneva Exhibition

2010-01-22T09:12:00.000-08:00

Geneva Motor Show this year, Mazda will present new generation, known as the Mazda5 Mazda Premacy in Japan the local market. He has the same design language with which the base Mazda3.

This form is called the emotional or the designs of Japanese language called Nagare, which means 'flow'. Whatever it is, what is important, he seemed cool as a minivan. The new car also experienced significant improvements in efficiency and emissions.

Power source using the gasoline engine direct injection 2.0-liter i-stop tech system and transmission 6-speed manual with optimized gear ratios. He is 15% cleaner than the model it replaces. Another option is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine.

Commenting on the concept of development, the program manager Mazda5 Hideki Matsuoka said: "Recent Mazda5 meet various needs of today's consumers. In a single model, we offer economical performance to meet the needs of current market trends with our characteristic emotional design."

He added that carrying the Mazda5 features sliding rear doors are very functional and a variety of settings seating position, while delivering a fantastic convenience through a linear control characters and accurately respond to the driver wishes.

Mitsubishi Will Launches RVR / ASX on March 2010

2010-01-22T09:10:00.000-08:00

Mitsubishi RVR announces it will launch a crossover version of the European market at the Geneva Motor Show next March. The vehicle is also known as the Mitsubishi ASX.

In Europe, the ASX is equipped with a diesel engine 1.8-liter turbocharged direct injection as an option manual transmission mated with a 6-speed. This new engine also brings fuel saving feature, a feature Automatic Stop & Go.

In Japan itself, Mitsubishi RVR / ASX is powered by a 1.8-liter gasoline engine is mated with a CVT automatic transmission model. Indeed, it has kendaaan drive system all-wheel drive, while if it functioned in a 2 wheel drive, only the front wheels are active (front-wheel drive).

Specifications Mitsubishi RVR Japanese Version:

Length: 4.295mm

Width: 1770 mm

Height: 1.615mm

Axle distance: 2.670mm

419 liters of luggage capacity

Weight: 1360

Engine: 4 cylinder DOHC MIVEC

Engine capacity: 1798

Maximum power: 138hp@6.000rpm

Maximum torque: 175Nm@4.200rpm

Fuel consumption average: 15.38 km / liter (2WD) / 15.15 km / liter (4WD)

Transmission System: CVT

Tire size: 215/65 R16

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New figures Kia Sportage

2010-01-22T09:08:00.000-08:00

Sportage, Kia's CUV, its existence in Indonesia seems stagnant, but not in the country of origin. The reason is, we found a row of pictures on a site that comes from leaks originating from the European patent office who described the whole CUV (cossover utility vehicle) Sportege future generations.

At first glance, many took the Sportage design style of his brother, Sorento. Vehicles that use a base Kia Kue concept shown in 2007, it carried the vehicle design grille design which was developed by designer Peter Schreyer which characterizes all the latest Kia models.

New Sportege, using the same platform used by the Tucson ix35 replacement. Maintaining layout 'compact SUV' today, Sportage is an alternative option for the seven seater Sorento is more spacious.

Kia Sportage seemed to be offered in two castes. In the entry-level variant of Si, while the variant SLi offered with more complete features. Another possibility is a variant of the top models 'platinum' which is currently offered in the ranks of the Grand Carnival and Sorento.

Looking at current trends, it looks like Kia Sportage will have Daytime Running Lights feature integrated with the main light house. As for the engine, it seems he will use the same engine with ix35 the 2.0-liter gasoline engine power of about 165hp and diesel engine R-series 2.0-liter-powered around 140hp.

Vehicle sometime this beautiful design will be reaching the market ... we wait.

BMW Release 3 Series Coupe Pics and New Convertible

2010-01-22T09:07:00.000-08:00

BMW reveal details and pictures 3 Series Coupe and Convertible models have a new 2011 face-lift, enhanced drive system in the 328i, and a new engine for turbocharged 6-cylinder 335i. Turbo engine with code N55 is a 3.0-liter engine in line 6 cylinder.

BMW seems to have been reluctant to try V6 engine. But no problem, because N55 is a sophisticated machine capable of producing 300hp and 407Nm of torque. This machine is based on the N54 engine 6-cylinder used in the 3 Series coupe and convertible are currently available, but the turbo comes with a new type of device more efficient.

These machines also carry the Valvetronic system, the intelligent valve regulation system that can improve energy and reduce fuel consumption. These engines are matched with the transmission 6-speed manual or 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic.

Because on paper this torque force is formed at a lower rpm than the previous models, this machine should be much faster. 3 Series Coupe equipped with this engine and manual gearbox, capable of accelerating 0-60 miles / hour (0-96,5 km / h) in 5.3 seconds. But primarily the fuel efficiency of N55 is claimed 10% more efficient.

Another variant is the 328i engine 6-cylinder 3.0 liter (N52) but without the turbocharger. He has power 250hp and 271Nm of torque. Den rngan to be more efficient, this machine uses the engine block of Aluminum / magnesium, hollow camshaft, camshaft cover of plastic, improving the engine, the latest Double VANOS camshaft control, fuel injection pressure is higher, sophisticated engine electronics, an electric coolant pump, oil pump and variable-volume oil cooler.

Indeed, the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible have the same design with the 2010 model which is already present since last year. To be more fresh, front bumper is made more slender, and there is little change in the use of headlights and LED technology at the rear lights.

Luxury Cars Chrysler Donate for Quake Victims Haiti

2010-01-22T09:03:00.000-08:00

A powerful earthquake left Haiti victims buried under collapsed buildings countless. As the impact of natural disasters, they are much needed rescue measures, medical action, food and clean water. Contribute a luxury car for disaster victims seem to sound useless, but not for the new Chrysler CEO Olivier Francois.

Olivier brought Chrysler C300 luxury sedan on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards (GGA) on Sunday, and then invited some 300 celebrities to sign them in the luxury car body. Among them appear Samuel L Jackson, Sandra Bullock, Morgan Freeman, Sigourney Weaver and Neil Patrick Harris and other celebrities who attended the GGA.

The vehicle is specially designed to the specifications 'eco' with material cork, bamboo and recycled materials results in the interior. This car was donated personally by Francois to be included in a charity auction. Profits will be donated the American Red Cross in an effort to help natural disaster in the island Caribbean.

General Motors (GM) was not to be outdone by auctioning off the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Special Edition is rare at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona USA.

Rare Corvette Donate to Disaster

2010-01-22T09:00:00.000-08:00

See impacts of natural disasters in the island nation of Haiti, the General Motors (GM) took the initiative to participate in helping the victims of these terrible disasters. GM contributed to the Corvette 427 Limited Edition through the auction will be held by the Barrett-Jackson auction.

The car itself is the last 427 special edition 2008 Corvette Z06 emblems bearing the '427 '. This number is legendary among the ranks of Corvette, describes the size of its engine capacity of 427 cubic inch 7.0 liter-powered alias 505hp

Barrett-Jackson will auction a rare vehicle Saturday (Sat 23 / 1) tomorrow, in Scottsdale Arizona. Auction proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund Haiti. Previously GM also has disbursed grants amounting to U.S. $ 100 thousand.

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Kia Ray Hybrid Concept Will Present in Chicago Auto Show

2010-01-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

KIA Motors is currently preparing their new concept car that will be displayed at the Chicago Auto Show 2010. The figure in the vehicle named Kia Ray in the form of the official release has a unique taillights.

Kia Ray is the vehicle plug-in hybrid that is a picture of Kia's green programs in the future. Platform concept would seem hibryd used Kia models that will come, but it is unlikely that vehicles will be the Kia design language that will come.

Kia Ray designed at Kia's American design studios released only in an illustration. There's no other details about this vehicle and it seems we must wait until the Chicago Auto Show going to get any further to what is really shown by Kia through Ray Plug-in hybrid it.

But most likely, will carry the Kia Ray drive system similar to that used by Kia Blue-will. We tungu it.

Brand New American Motorcycle

2010-01-22T08:55:00.001-08:00

If you hear the phrase American motorcycles, which can certainly occur to you more than 99% spontaneous said Harley-Davidson (HD). No one did, because The Motor Company has long controlled most of the people fanstasi United States.

There is a group of motor which came mostly from young people who want something more sporting than what is offered by HD. To answer that, it forms a new motorcycle factory that was established in the U.S. with products Motus Motorcycles.

This company has some big plans to change the perception that American motorcycles are identical to the slow, noisy and the engine-powered V-Twin giant. The first stance was launched by Motus is to present sport touring motorcycles MTS-01 that use American-made V4 engine.

Just understand this machine dibidani chapters by a familiar name with the classic V8 engine Amerika.Katech, Michigan-based company which is a supplier of engines for General Motors and Pratt & Miller Corvette racer, 1.650cc engine cam design-in block, two valves per cylinder capable of generating estimated 140hp with a torque of 162.7 Nm beyond.

Modernization is done by applying direct injection technology for gasoline engines can be more powerful and cleaner. We expected to find more motorcycles and Motus new engine in the coming months.

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Rossi Was Finish Ferrari F1 Test One Day Session

2010-01-22T08:49:00.000-08:00

MotoGP Star Valentino Rossi said he was delighted after completing the first day of test driving a Ferrari F2008 formula in Catalonia.

Ferrari gave Rossi a two-day test drive in exchange for won F1 world championship motorcycle racing in the six major categories last season and his ninth overall.

Tests conducted by Ferrari's Corse Clienti department has been designed as a gift for Rossi and Ferrari refused to comment on whether the activity is a positive signal indicating Rossi's move to F1.

Although initially had twisted two times, Rossi drove immediately to reach with the speed of the machine that won the World Championship and scored the fastest lap time record of 1 minute 25.2 seconds and finished 68 laps in Barcelona's circuit.

"I'm happy. It's a good test, though had a slight problem because the track was still wet in the morning so that the tires lose power cengkramnya," Rossi said.

"fortunately the track dried in the afternoon, so I can use a slick tire types and can improve the record time," he added.

Former runner-up Felipe Massa Formula 1 will be back at the wheel car on Friday. He had missed due to headaches as a result of injuries sustained when the head of Hungarian GP in August.

Massa has completed the test session using a 2007 specification car at Mugello and Fiorano late last year in an effort to obtain certainty whether the physical is still allowed to come back down on the track or not.

Just like Rossi, the car will use the tires as GP2 test in accordance with regulations designed to cut overall costs.

"Just like cars and tracks, I think, is very important to spend all day on the track for generating self-confidence," said Massa.Setelah spent time in Fiorano and Mugello, this would be a good opportunity to re-accelerate the vehicle on a challenging track, " Massa continued.

GM top brass Challenge Ford Pickup fighting Strength

2010-01-22T08:44:00.000-08:00

Journalists from pickuptrucks.com talking with General Motors Vice Chairman of Global operations Tom Stephens at the Detroit Auto Show. And during the conversation, Stephen prides GM Duramax diesel engine that will be used in pick-up of heavy duty Chevrolet and GMC.

This is a very rare moment, a critical spirit in discussing GM with a new engine until it came out a statement that smelled challenges:

"You know what I wanted to do to prove it? I want to pick-up our backs to each other aligned with the pick-up Ford (new Super Duty Powerstroke engines). After that I wanted both of them connected by a chain and then attract each other. I believe the pick - we can beat up pick-up they (Ford), "Stephens said excitedly.

After ensuring the seriousness of Stephen, editor Mike Levine pickuptrucks.com contact Ford to see if they are interested in the challenge. Although not a formal response, but Levine was ready to be a referee and ready to spread the 'pull the chain' in Texas to try his strength two vehicles carrying the goods.

Let's see what Ford's response in America about the challenge posed olehÂ General Motors Vice Chairman of Global operations Tom Stephens.

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China Manufacturers Car, BYD Target 800 Thousand Units in 2010

2010-01-22T08:34:00.000-08:00

ACCORDING to news from Detroit Motor Show this week, with as much success selling more than 450 thousand units in 2009, car manufacturers target the achievement of China BYD 800 thousand units in 2010 which was encouraged for the global market. This was disclosed by leader of the export of Henri BYD Li told journalists who attended the event.

He said that BYD is in early talks with a number of potential importers. However, in the absence of the right version of the vehicle in bersetir BYD production line, making the presence of these vehicles will be delayed until about two years for countries that adopt the right wheel.

BYD was founded in 2003. One of the investors is the U.S. investor Warren Buffett last year that the funds injected around U.S. $ 247 million into this company.

According to Buffett, as he told Fortune magazine last year, the founder of BYD, Wang Chuan-Fu, is described by Buffet is a combination of Thomas Edison and former chairman of General Electric (GE) Jack Welch. Jack Welch was named by Fortune as 'Manager Century'.

"In a technical problem, he (Wang Chuan-Fu) like Thomas Edison, and act like Welch when taking a decision. I've never seen anything like it before," said Buffet.

January last year, BYD hybrid F3DM displays run by the 1.0-liter gasoline engine and electric motor. By combining the power output of about 166hp and 400Nm of torque, BYD claims can explore F3DM around 580km.

As was customary other vehicle manufacturers, who liked to China in the affairs of duplicate copy, BYD has been criticized and ridiculed because they produce a vehicle that looks very similar to the vehicle models made by Mercedes-Benz and Toyota.

Europeans Mercedes Offer SL and SLK Dark Colors

2010-01-18T04:27:00.000-08:00

If you want a Mercedes-Benz convertible, but not like the SLS and the SLK in a unique color options silver, apparently not a problem anymore. The reason Mercedes-Benz gives a choice of SL and SLK Night Edition Grand Edition. Unfortunately this offer is only valid in Europe.

For Night Edition SL, Mercedes AMG adds 19-inch velek five bars with a layer of two-tone and silver brake caliper, the main light and dark behind, and special emblems on front fenders are also additional options designo black paint matte black Magno.

The interior uses black nappa leather upholstery, chrome trim, arrow-shaped stitching on contrasting colored upholstery, sports steering wheel, levers and buttons, black ceiling heating system plus named Airscarf system.

SLK Grand Edition also gets the same treatment. Velek 18 inches, silver fins on the hood, headlights accentuate color, additional brake lights, and paint color standards designo graphite.

The inside was filled with the theme gray, leather nappa leather, red stitching yarn is striking, and the Grand Edition logo embossed on the glove box.

Both of these vehicles can be ordered in Germany starting price of 2300 Euros or the equivalent of millions to SLK Rp30.6 Grand Edition and 3700 Euros or equivalent Rp49, 3 million for SL Night Edition.

Toyota FT-86 Concept

2010-01-18T04:25:00.000-08:00

This week, Toyota presents Toyota FT-86 G Sport Concept surprise visitor Tokyo Auto Salon. This vehicle is prepared to perform with 'his saudara' not been modified to be present in the video game Gran Turismo 5.

Taken from the FT-86 base concept shown at Tokyo Motor Show earlier in October, modifications to this vehicle, for example turbo tool, developed to help promote a set of modification kits for the M Sport is specially developed by Toyota for the Japanese market.

On the outside, the FT-86 G Sport Concept offers a wide-body kit to accommodate the axle with a wider, plus bumpers with air holes larger. Berventilasinya hood to intentionally meonjolkan unpainted carbon fiber pattern which connects directly G Sport concept with its predecessor, the popular Toyota AE86.

All four wheels are equipped with a wheel diameter of 19 inches more aggressive confirmed the impression that emanated from the side through the game-style body-kit racing. But the most prominent in the FT-86 modification is a device attached to turbo boxer engine Subaru 2.0-liter capacity.

Toyota and partner balapannya, Gazoo until now has not released technical data rician FT-86 G Sport concept that in this stage we do not know what kind of ability his turbo machine. To be sure, the FT-86 G Sport will soon become one of the flagship vehicle in the Playstation 3 video game.

Mitsubishi Evo XI Hybrid Engine Only

2010-01-18T04:22:00.001-08:00

FIRST time that comes to mind when hearing the word 'Mitsubishi Evolution' is equipped with turbo-powered engine almost 300hp, double clutch, all-wheel drive vehicles to the rally and a series of DNA technology thrill. But news that appears states that Mitsubishi plans to launch next-generation Lancer Evolution uses only hybrid engine.

That is, if both are active then the total energy obtained is 350hp. Power was quite capable of launching vehicles to touch 96.5 km / h in 4.5 seconds, or about 0.4 seconds faster than the current generation Evolution.

Tata's Nano for U.S Market

2010-01-18T04:20:00.001-08:00

FOR the first time, car manufacturers from India's Tata announced plans to make his debut in the United States (U.S.). Tata car show moments using the North American International Motor Show (NAIAS), which this year was held from 11 to 24 January, Nano will be displayed at the Detroit Science Center on Thursday next.

Previously the Tata said that Nano will be launched in the U.S. in 2011. The model presented in Detroit is a unit of India berspesifikasi borrowed from 'Tata Technologies Center for Advanced Engineering and Design' in Pune India.

Previously, the company founder, Rata Tata said: "Nano to meet the standard (test) emissions and crash and we hope in the next two years, we will offer vehicles in accordance with the United States."

As an illustration, the Tata Nano be sold in India at a price of U.S. $ 2200 or about Rp20 million. With much for the price of Nano is equipped with two-cylinder gasoline engine with 33hp and 642cc fuel consumption average of 27.7 km / liter.

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Jaguar XE-Type or C-Type?

2010-01-18T04:17:00.000-08:00

PRIOR rumored that the car manufacturer Jaguar was preparing a new variant. Circulated rumor states that Jaguar vehicles later, will be named with the XE. However, other sources said the Jaguars the new model will be C-Type is production ready.

C-Type that will make her debut at the end of 2012 certainly brought the format two seats and will be offered in coupe and soft-top roadster. He also will hold a unique feature of the monocoque chassis and aluminum V6 engine normally aspirated and turbo aka without supercharger.

This V6 engine is said to be using the new design which is basically a two-cylinder trimmed from the AJ-V8 engine used today, while the engine supercharged 5.0-liter V8 seems to be reserved for highly skilled R model.

XE model means that the news as the latest model which is reported as competitors like the Porsche 911 was a lot of people thought appropriate. Because it seems to be choosing Jaguar roadster or coupe model that can print high volumes and more affordable as the next model.

Ford Fiesta in 2009

2010-01-18T04:15:00.000-08:00

Ford Fiesta has received various awards in the year 2009. Of all the awards, among them the award Australia's Best Small Car for Ford Fiesta LX, AMI Insurance NZ Car of the Year 2009, and Green Car of the Year Award from Popular Gear from Top Gear for the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic.

The West Australian has done a review of the New Ford Fiesta on the economy drives the same challenge by the media in Australia, while Fairfax Digital comparison head to head with the Toyota Prius.

End of 2009 to witness the debut rally car New Ford Fiesta S2000 driven by the runner-up Ford FIA World Rally Championship, Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen colleagues on the circuit's legendary Monte Carlo Rally. This is the first time the Ford Fiesta, which built and modified specifically by M-Sport for Ford World Rally, appeared very competitive.

New VW New Beetle will be Shown More Masculine

2010-01-18T04:14:00.000-08:00

According to news released last year stated that the Volkswagen New Beetle is not just the next generation of cars that evoke memories of the past, but more than that. Reports this week indicate that the VW 'Beetle' new look will be more masculine.

This news comes from the Volkswagen who did not want to be named. He added that the New Beetle, Next Generation is being developed on the same platform with the new Jetta.

"The designs will be slightly changed, but nothing surprising. The interior is more spacious with a little difference in proposinya," he said as quoted by the British magazine Autocar.

Told reporters at VW events held in Germany last year, the CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Stefan Jacoby insists that the New Beetle will make her debut in 2012. Semantara VW design chief Walter de Silva describes the next generation New Beetle is 'a big step'.

The picture above is Ragster concept in 2005 with the roof lines are sharper rumored to be a lot of influence model.

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GM Will Present the Spark New Generation on IIMS

2010-01-18T04:10:00.000-08:00

In the sidelines of ceremony for the winners Chevrolet Writing Competition in Cilandak Town Square, South Jakarta, Thursday (14 / 1), Managing Director AutoWorld General Motors Indonesia (GMI) Mukiat Sutikno said that GM will launch a variant of the event coincided Spark International Indonesia Motor Show (IIMS).

According to GMI Director Deborah Marceting Amelia Santoso, City Car is one of the Transformers movie stars II: Revenge of the Fallen Autobot Skid playing this character, will be attempted to be sold below the price of Rp150 million.

Problem striking price disparities between the Spark for sale in India, Amelia explained that the Spark is sold in the country's largest film producer in the world's status as CKD (Completely Knock Down), aka the local assembly of India that could cost up to Rp70 million is pressed.

For the Indonesian market itself, GMI is still importing live round from South Korea so that its price becomes relatively higher. But Amelia guarantee, vehicles will be competing with Suzuki Estilo, Hyundai and Kia Picanto I10 is, will have the same features that have features on their countries.

If the schedule, Chevrolet Spark will be launched in mid-July IIMS is going to carry the machine 1.000cc and 1.200cc. Aluminum engine is able to develop their power 66hp and 78hp. Fuel consumption, estimated at about 20 km / liter with CO2 emissions less than 120 g / km.

Machines on their countries which meet the Euro 5 emission standards are combined with manual transmission 5-speed. For business performance, 1.2-liter engine variants takes 12.4 seconds to reach 100 km / h from konsisi static. While for the 1.0-liter engine is certainly a little longer than that.

Despite this relatively small car, for business convenience, he has the character of NVH (noise, vibration, harshness / noise, vibration and level of violence) is almost equivalent to the character of the vehicle a larger size. This is thanks to the program three levels of noise suppressor that is focused on areas of the floor, limiting the engine room and the inner body panels.

Based on the system Sasisnya McPherson struts at the front, while to save space, the rear suspension model adopted torsion bars.

Safety equipment of the air bag on the driver and front passenger, side airbags and side windows along (curtain airbags). While safety belts equipped with pre-tensioner feature on the front and three three-point safety belts in the rear.

The most amazing, although offered as an optional facility, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Therefore, natural that he would reap a high number of collision tests conducted by EuroNCAP (Euro New Car Assessment Program).

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E-Tron Audi Second Generation Coming in Detroit

2010-01-18T04:06:00.000-08:00

Car is named 'Showcar Detroit Audi e-Tron' (DSA e-Tron). He called the new variant for electric vehicle e-Tron next generation. Previously Audi has confirmed that about 1,000 e-Tron will be made.

DSA e-Tron coupe comes with a style more traditional and set himself apart from the e-tron'reguler '. Besides, he's just using two units of electric motor that drives the rear wheels only. Not four as in the previous e-Tron.

The two electric motors, capable of providing 150kW (201bhp) with a torque of 2.650Nm although Audi chose to measure the total torque at the wheels that is actually closer to between 200-300Nm), the new concept of e-Tron DSA is designed to be able to accelerate from 0 -- 100 km / h in just 5.9 seconds.

Di'pantek speed 'at 200 km / h, and thanks to the spontaneous torque provided by electric motors, these vehicles can be raced from 60 to 120 km / h in just 5.1 seconds.

With a weight weighing 1.350kg, DSA e-Tron gives 40:60 weight distribution thanks to 400kg lithium-ion batteries mounted on the front of the rear wheels. To keep the weight does not increase, this vehicle uses Audi's Space Frame (ASF) which combined aluminum and reinforced with carbon fiber mix.

According to Audi, e-Tron variant last able to travel 250km for charging the battery once. The battery is fully charged will return after he was in-charge for 11 hours.

Electro-mechanical brake system allows the recovery of his better energy with a hydraulic brake KALIPER fixed 'dead' on the front axle and two braking KALIPER 'floating' electrically driven at the rear axle.

KALIPER 'floating' is electrically activated considered better than a mechanical system or a hydraulic mechanism, to eliminate friction when the brakes are not used. Because apart from the brake pedal, the electric motor E-Tron can turn deceleration energy into electricity to help restore energy that has been used.

Like the concept of e-Tron before, DSA e-Tron uses 19-inch wheel diameters of 35 bars, wrapped in 235/35 tires dimension front and 255/35 at the rear. But not yet known whether Audi would put this vehicle in production lines or will be made of 1,000 units.

Peugeot Announces Change Da Logo

2010-01-12T07:48:00.000-08:00

Following the introduction of SR1 coupe concept last weekend, Peugeot today, Monday (11 / 1) announced a change in their lion logo. This new logo will be the first time in the sports car model RCZ that characterizes the new Peugeot.

Along with these updates, PSA Peugeot Citroen announced plans to increase international sales of three levels in 2015. Currently with Peugeot Citroen in position 10 largest car maker in the world, thus, position-7 is a target in the next five years.

Although he did not give specific details of the company's plans, Managing Director of PSA Peugeot Citroen's Jean-Marc Gales told Reuters this week that it is optimistic, given the company a good performance at the end of 2009.

Between 2010 and 2012, Peugeot and Citroen plan to meluncurka 14 new models for the global market, including the Peugeot 3008, 3005 and the RCZ. Citroen C3 itself will present a model 2010 and above class is DS3, which will compete with the BMW MINI.

Peugeot explained that the new concept SR1 tailored just for show and not be produced. SR1 in tamplkan to describe the audience what style flow Peugeot vehicles that will be present in the future.

That it will be launched by the Peugeot is a new model based on the concept BB1, measuring just 2.5 meters long. In the wake of the chassis framework of the pipe, covered with body panels made of carbon fiber making it extremely lightweight.

The car weighs only 600kg this, driven by electricity stored in a two pack of lithium-ion battery and can be charged via the household power source and solar panels on the roof of the vehicle.

French car maker is working hard to develop environmentally friendly technology with their systems and Hybrid4 smaller diesel HDi FAP technology that will join the ranks of their production in the coming years.

Speeding?? You Must Pay For 15.7 million Euros

2010-01-12T07:45:00.001-08:00

Switzerland MILLIONAIRE required by the court to pay a fine of 15.7 million Euros for his mistakes driving his Ferrari Testarossa at the speed of 100 km / hour in the city of St. Gallen.

It sounds so magical. The court stated, "The defendant ignored the basic rules of traffic with high-powered vehicle aims to meet the desire for speeding." Then they demanded this man to pay a fine of 23.3 million francs, or 15.7 million Euros or equivalent Rp210 billion more.

This guy was pretty lucky because eventually he 'only' rewarded a fine of 299 thousand francs, or 202 thousand euros or equivalent to Rp2.7 billion. Mekipun so, this still exceeds the previous record in Switzerland with a fine of 111 thousand francs (75 thousand billion Euro/Rp1 more) which is entered by a Porsche driver in 2008 and then in Zurich.

Ford Focus Present 2011 Sophistication

2010-01-12T07:36:00.000-08:00

Ford presents 2011 Focus hatchback and sedan models at the Detroit Motor Show this weekend. Both are built on the global C-platform new Ford expected (from c-platform) could sell as many as two million in 2012.

Vice President of Design J Mays Ford said: "The focus is the best combination of European, North America and Asia in the present enjoyment level of control emotion never before seen in a vehicle this size."

Carrying the exterior design language of 'kinetic design' Ford. The headlights 'look sharp', like the mouth of the air holes decorated 'fangs', all come with fresh lines. The sides have a 'hip' in the four wheel cover that makes the house look athletic at the same time to affirm ties with Focus persaudaraannya existing generation.

Design of the back, able to present the aura of the future, through sporting and elegant lines that dominate firm in almost all parts. Present classical impression ducks design represented on the sedan model. Overall this vehicle look fast track even in a static state ... kinetic design.

Kinetic design continues into the interior with a unique element to the new Ford Focus and very familiar in the Ford Fiesta. Material soft, piano black color combined with dark silver satin color display combined multi-function display in the middle of the instrument cluster.

Despite all the features have not finished yet released the most prominent is MyFord latest Touch Control System. In the U.S., Focus is the first model that carries the SYNC infotainment system features and became one of the first to have MyFord Touch-screen control system plus the 8-inch display on the center console.

High strength steel, covering 55% of the entire body structure Focus. More than 26% bodinya made of ultra-high-strength steels and boron. As a result Ford Focus comes in as one of the safest vehicles in the world while reducing overall weight.

For business machines, offered in a variety of engine choices EcoBoost 4-cylinder turbo-charged direct injection, including the 1.6-liter gasoline engine and diesel engine Duratorq TDCi common-rail that can improve the efficiency of 10-20% compared to the current model.

Ford also was preparing the appearance of new 2.0 petrol engine at the Detroit Auto Show this week, which brings features direct injection and Twin Independent Variable camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). This engine is claimed 20% more powerful than the 2.0-liter Duratec engine is the current efficiency 10% better.

New 2.0 liter engine IN Ti-VCT will be mated with a 6-speed transmission automatic clutch that presents a dry PowerShift dual clutch features designed to help reduce fuel consumption by 9% compared with the automatic transmission of traditional 4-speed.

Unlike a conventional automatic transmission, transmission otomasti PowerShift dry clutch work on the principle that employment manual transmission is more efficient because it is not burdened with extra weight and complexity of the components of torque converter, planetary gear, and pump oil.

Another feature is Dynamic Cornering Control System developed by Ford Europe. This feature is capable of transferring energy between the optimal to the wheels to reduce the symptoms of under-steer which is common in front-wheel drive system

Volkswagen NCC Concept

2010-01-12T07:33:00.001-08:00

Volkswagen's New Compact presented Coupe (NCC) in his concept Detroit Auto Show. NCC four-passenger capacity is enabled by the 1.4-liter gasoline engine capable of developing TSI 150bhp power with maximum torque of 150Nm electric motor combined power 20kW (27bhp) with a torque of 240Nm.

As a parallel hybrid vehicles, vehicle design such as the Jetta sedan face it can run on electric power alone mode for a certain distance that has not been mentioned by the VW.

To accelerate 0-96 km / h in a hybrid mode is estimated to take about 8.1 seconds with top speed reaching 225 km / hour.

Transmission system using transmission DSG (dual-clutch gearbox) 7-speed automatic. Volkswagen claims the vehicle has an efficiency of between 23.8 to 19.2 km / liter with CO2 emissions of approximately 98 g / km.

For the business dimension, NCC has a size identical to the Jetta sedan. NCC's just about 50mm shorter than his brother with the axle distance of about 75mm longer.

Although currently still hold the title of the concept, the overall figure of NCC has looked very realistic to produce. But until this stage, no official statement stating NCC would be sold to consumers.

But apparently, the Volkswagen had to change minds if they see interest Detroit Auto Show visitors are so enthusiastic to see the figure of the NCC. If he produced, like NCC will be inserted in between the VW product line and the Passat CC Scirocco.

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Toyota FT-CH Concep

2010-01-12T07:23:00.000-08:00

Invasion concept car in Detroit Motor Show with the participation of increasingly fierce Toyota FT-CH presents a hybrid concept. At the center of Toyota's design and development of Europe in France, T-CH is designed to capture thoughts referred to as 'Generation 8-bit', which is growing in genarasi era tech games such as 8-bit Sega and Nintendo.

Popularized in the early 80's, microprocessor technology industry dominated the 8-bit home video games. We have signed 8-bit retro in the category embraced such things as music and art genres.

Vehicles whose name is taken from the Compact Hybrid (CH), has a size of 560mm shorter and 25mm narrower than the mid-size vehicles Toyota Prius. While Toyota did not mention weight, drive systems and details of performance, but they claim the FT-CH lighter and more efficient than the Prius Hybrid.

When sold later, Toyota said that the FT-CH will be sold at a price below the Prius with a young target audience.

Referring to the Prius as a universal icon for hybrid technology, Toyota USA President Jim Lentz asserted that the U.S. Toyota is developing a marketing strategy Prius family that will take full advantage of the greatness of a Prius.

"Strategies are being made and certainly will require additional models to be classified in a family (the Prius), one of which is the FT-CH," Lentz said.

November last year, Toyota said it is developing a hybrid system that has a lithium battery power is stronger than cell batteries Nickel Metal-hydride (Ni-MH) today.

Honda CR-Z Is Too Greesy as Hybrid

2010-01-12T07:05:00.000-08:00

Honda released a production version of the CR-Z hybrid them. His figure is almost identical to the concept presented at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. This vehicle will be launched in Japan with a 1.5-liter engine i-VTEC-powered 112bhp at 6.000rpm combined with electric motors powered 10kW (13.4 bhp).

Gasoline engine can produce maximum torque of 145Nm at 4.800rpm, while the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system it 7.000rpm contribute to 77Nm. After that energy channeled into the transmission 6-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission model. Parties Honda CR-Z claims he Acceleration 0-100 km / h within 9.7 seconds.

As hybrid vehicles, which is important in the CR-Z is the fuel consumption. According to Honda, this hybrid to record their latest figures 13.1 km / liter in the city and 15.6 km / liter on the highway.

This is a number that is far from good in the other vehicle hybrid status, especially compared to the Toyota Prius that can carve performance 25.6 km / liter. Honda CR-Z is only superior in the matter of speed.

Vehicle length dimension 4.080mm, 1.740mm wide and 1.395mm are high, offers three driving modes, driving Eco, Normal and Sport driving driving. To distinguish what mode was used, the driver can feel and see the different colors that illuminate the instrument cluster that can be changed according to the driving mode.

In the Japanese market later, Honda CR-Z will be offered in two options namely caste 'Alpha' and 'Beta', but did not mention what features distinguish between the two.

Baby SLS AMG Named Mercedes-Benz SSK

2010-01-10T20:28:00.000-08:00

Meredes-Benz is developing a super SLS AMG variants are smaller and to stem the Porsche 911. This vehicle will be the basic platform bull shorter than SLS and is certainly not going to use doors Gull-wing model (gullwing) to pursue its economic value.

Vehicles are expected to be named this SSK, occupies a position between SLK and SLS and brought hard-top model-top and soft. And apparently, not SSK will carry 6.3-liter V8 engine that is used by the SLS.

Primarily, because it would soon be Presenting new Mercedes V8 engine capacity of 5.5 liter twin-turbo berteknoogi. Although smaller-capacity, yet powerful enough to rival the Porsche 911 untu. It is estimated, for the shot from 0-100 km / h around 4.5 seconds with a maximum speed of about 300 km / hour.

SLS this baby landed on the earth is estimated at 2014 prices Upcoming setngah only the price of AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS today.

Peugeot SR1 Present at Geneva Motor Show

2010-01-10T20:25:00.000-08:00

Displays new roadster concept in public Geneva Motor Show Peugeot named SR1. Not Peugeot name that can not bring the benefits of aesthetics and design.

But this time, the design presented by the SR1 suggests a change in the language of design is a significant company.

This new concept is a Peugeot last updated in 1998 in a version far more stylish. Lines carrying more conventional but more subtle, so as to create the effect of shadow play of light on the whole admirable SR1.

Unlike the concept of RC-Z 308, SR1 is not expected to be marketed, although there are some elements that would be adopted in SR1 for Peugeot production models to come.

SR1 was awarded the 4-cylinder engine capacity of 1.6 liter turbodiesel that moves Hybrid4 front wheel, while the electric motor was powered 71kW (96.5 hp) is used to rotate the rear wheels. The total power generated to reach 319hp.

Hybrid4 technology peralel described as a system that allows for diperasikan in three control modes: diesel, electric or a combination of both

India's Tata Car Pr1ma Italian Style

2010-01-10T20:20:00.001-08:00

Althrough still far to be produced, Tata has offered the concept Pr1ma designer Pininfarina years ago in the Delhi Auto Show this weekend. Vehicles which in Italian means 'first' is, intended for a higher segment.

Although Pr1ma not scheduled to be produced, the Administration said that consumers are expected to see a picture of the future model for the Administration struggled to establish himself reaching into the middle segment. Pr1ma a four-door vehicle that uses a platform Tata Indigo will be 2.700mm.

As part of a plan to penetrate international markets, recently Tata Nano shows super-mini named the European version of the Tata Nano Europa. The founder of the company, Ratan Tata said the company was evaluating oportunity initial decision to focus on Indian and European markets with the economic crisis provides hope for cheap cars in the United States market.

Ferrari 400 Superamerica 1962 Auction

2010-01-10T20:11:00.000-08:00

May nearly half a century old, but the Ferrari 400 Superamerica rare 1962 Cabriolet Pininfarina's work is precisely to be very valuable to the status of his age. Moreover, the condition is still excellent. According to the 'curators' antique car 48-year-old supercar is expected to penetrate the U.S. $ 5 million at auction May.

Only 6 units of 400 Superamerica Ferrari short wheelbase wheel created by Pininfarina, and one example of this vehicle car comes into its own Ferrari display in Geneva and New York International Motor Show.

This vehicle is restored results have won awards in Peble Beach Concourse 2009. Equipped with photo documentation since he was new with manual and original equipment.

The vehicle is equipped with 3.0-liter engine V12-powered 240 bhp. Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet is one of the few vehicles built by the legendary Italian automaker's most exclusive.

For those interested in this vehicle, came just at the packed auction by RM Auctions on May 1, 2010 at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco to spend no less than U.S. $ 5 million to be won this vehicle from the other scouting.

Aston Martin DBSC Coupe

2010-01-07T15:06:00.000-08:00

With almost the end of sports car development DB 6-cylinder to a second generation, Aston Martin returned to work with the original creators of the DB4 1959 Italian Carrozzeria Touring in Milan to develop new models.

Touring prototype and then build a pair of two-seater car, with satirical one right, one with the left wheel with each code 266/1/R and 266/2/L to the trophy in Paris, London and Turin Motor Show in 1966 .

Prototype body Superleggera (super light) is shown in 266/2/L Touring Aston Martin stand at the Earls Court along with the DB6 Volante by wearing license plates 'DB S' and it is confusing naming system that has been there with a justification that the name is aiming only to mark the 'two-seater fast' was made in limited editions.

The logic in a variant, the successor DB6 should DB7, but since he looked, in 1967 among journalists and the public become familiar with the name 'DBS'. To avoid confusion with the two-seater Touring is set to 'DBSC' by the manufacturer.

DBSC a two-seater car Aston Martin's first since DB4GT, using DB6 chassis has been shortened and modified later reengineered to be paired with the rear suspension De Dion type to be used in the production of DBS.

According to one member of the club Aston Martin (AMOC), axle distance, but maintained the original 6-cylinder engine mounted backwards more than 26.6 cm, while the transmission 5-speed manual was supplied by ZF. As a result DBSC shorter 17.8 cm and 14cm lower than the DB6 with an estimated weight of about 182kg lighter than his ancestors.

In order to maximize his ability, DBSC machine that Aston Martin Vantage DB6 easily defeating a larger and heavier. DBSC able 240km/jam exceeded digeber.

Unfortunately this second prototype is the only prototype ever built, and Aston Martin to enter this project into a closed drawer aka terminated on the grounds will concentrate their resources are limited to developing DBS four-seater version.

When exhibited at the Turin Motor Show, Touring chassis numbered 266/1/R using berspesifikasi C Vantage engine capable of 365hp spawned power, while the 'twin', equipped with machine 266/2/L Vantage 'ordinary' powerful 325hp.

DBSC currently owned by a trader who is a member of AMOC (Aston Martin Owner's Club) as well as the owner of a DB4GT. He bought it from a car dealership HR Owen who defend the authenticity of the vehicle with registration mark R110 for publicity purposes. At that time DBSC is one of the examples 6 Aston Martin cars for sale.

He came to see the Aston Martin which will be sold by HR Owen, and he was offered a ride by the salesman DBSC. After trying it immediately attracted because of the antique car has the advantage in every way than his DB4GT, ranging from the speed, braking, and steering is light. Especially with practicality thanks to the rear baggage door hatchback style.

But to have the vehicle, he must pay for 8900 pound sterling, much higher than the price of a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow new. He then turned the brain to be able to have that car. The agreement was eventually reached with the terms of payment after the sixth menyelasaikan Aston Martin sales in April 1969 and succeeded.

Aston Martin DBSC moved his hand under the odometer showed 8,000 miles distance. After the merchant to run the vehicle as far as 6,000 miles for a total of 18,000 miles, the first issue appeared on the teeth and then followed another problem that requires DBSC must be returned to the factory Pagnel Newport three times to fix the brakes.

This is reasonable as a vehicle status 'prototype'. After several years of use, DBSC then stored in the liver and liver treated in storage for 36 years.

Vehicles berpelapis brown pigskin is a unique piece of history the story of Aston Martin was taken from the logbook lawas copies, copies of correspondence Aston Martin, certificates and transportation departments Swansea V5 registration document. In the sales process, also included a new windshield as a backup.

Super rare vehicle chassis numbered 266/2/L currently tied up in long-term ownership. Sold for 320,500 Pounds Sterling fantastic enough at Bonhams' Goodwood Revival on September 18 and in an auction at the approximate price nggris was 250-300 thousand Pounds Sterling.

Delhi Auto Expo Show Toyota Etios Concept

2010-01-07T15:04:00.001-08:00

Intended only to India and new markets more, today Toyota shows Etios concept in Delhi Auto Expo. Developed as a small family car, the production version will be sold Etios concept in India later this year with a price range no more than 500 thousand Rupees, or about Rp100 million. Toyota targets sales of 70 thousand units Etios in India per year.

"India will play a key role in Toyota's global expansion plans and it was time to strategically accelerate the growth here," said Toyota Vice Chairman Kazuo Okamoto told reporters in Etios introductions in India.

This vehicle is specially developed for new markets such as Russia and Latin America. More than 2,000 engineers in India and Japan to handle Etios for four years. Toyota Concept Etios, both sedan and hatchback version that was exhibited at the Delhi Auto Expo, the gasoline engine equipped with the latest development capacity of 1.2 and 1.5 liters.

For the selling price menakan, Etios equipped with a wiper and a cheap plastic interiors. Toyota's own party has not revealed the details of technical specifications. They stated that Etios designed to foster a more advanced status that offers a roomy interior storage denganruang abundant.

They also said that Toyota plans to start production of new cars in India late next year.

New Weapons Suzuki MPV Called R3

2010-01-07T15:01:00.000-08:00

Trend small cars like the hit Delhi Auto Expo. This time shift that presents R3 Suzuki Concept MPV her today, Tuesday (6 / 1). Developed specifically for the land areas of the subcontinent by Maruti Suzuki India with a seating configuration of three rows to accommodate six people.

Compact MPV is believed to be built on the platform dimelarkan Suzuki SX4. Suzuki own party has not issued detailed technical data R3 MPV, but expected, these vehicles will use the drive 1.2-liter gasoline engine in the 1.4-liter front-wheel pengerak system.

According to rumors, the latest small MPV Suzuki will have a choice of engine capacity of 1.3-liter diesel engine supplied by Fiat, although it is unclear how the new shares in Suzuki Volkswagen will affect the deal.

The emergence of the name Fiat is not something strange. The reason that European car manufacturers have a closeness with Suzuki. For example, the Suzuki SX4 is the result of collaboration between Suzuki and Fiat. Therefore SX4 has a twin brother named European Fiat Sedici.

R3 production version reportedly will be available in the Indian market at the end of next year, though no official statement confirming it. This new product will help Maruti Suzuki in an effort to counteract the other Japanese manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and Nissan entered the Indian market is currently dominated by Maruti Suzuki.

First Supercar Fenix is ???

2010-01-07T14:53:00.000-08:00

When the company he founded was busy preparing the vehicle Noble M600, from the British businessman Lee Noble show a picture or rendering results and details of the company's first supercar new Fenix Automotive.

Prepared to hit the market later this year, Fenix-made supercar that has not been given the name has a powerful V8 engine options coded 489hp and the LS3-powered engine 660hp supercharger tech-coded artificial LS9 General Motors.

V8 engine is packaged in a spaceframe chassis, mated with a manual transmission 6-speed Graziano following double wishbone suspension. With a weight of 1.200kg, Noble estimates that its Fenix supercar capable of reaching 96km/jam shot within less than 3.5 seconds with a maximum speed of more than 320 km / hour.

This vehicle development taking place at Noble factory located in South Africa, together with the crew who are also responsible for the product Noble M12.

"M12 is very successful, but we want to continue to run the 'game' in terms of design," Noble said in a leading English magazine.

"This new car, did not inherit my style at all been done before and we literally made from a blank sheet of Working from zero. The design is full of strong lines and better aerodynamics than our cars before," said Noble .

He explained that this first Fenix supercar will be sold around Rp1, 1 billion that offers technology and performance equivalent to the Noble M600 is sold at a price no less than Rp3, 4 billion.

Vehicles are made based on this order will be produced in just 100 units with a production process scheduled to begin running in mid this year.

Aston Martin Won't to Hybrid Except Lagonda

2010-01-07T14:33:00.000-08:00

While Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW hybrid technology to investigate mobi their sporting cars, Aston Martin was actually set aside for technology products. Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez told Auto Telegraaf newspaper that hybrid technology can not meet the expectations of customers. "However Lagonda, might be an appropriate model for this technology," said Bez.

Despite the poor response SUVs like the concept shown at Geneva Motor Show last year, Aston Martin remains committed to revive the Lagonda in the years to come.

"SUV first shown at the Geneva Motor Show is just a concept and we are still conducting research and feasibility studies," said the Aston Martin Sales Manager for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, Marcel Fabris.

"If this project is continued, the possibility of launching Lagonda model can be implemented most quickly in the next 2012 years," he added.

In an interview with Auto Telegraaf, Mr Bez suggests that hybrid models can be present in the range of Lagonda models. In other words, specifically for Lagonda, the use of hybrid engines could still be possible.

For SUV vehicles, this technology is very possible for Lagonda. Hybrid technology can help improve efficiency as practiced by Lexus and Land Rover.

Last Chance to Own Saab Spyker

2010-01-05T20:09:00.000-08:00

Life-Dies Saab has been set by General Motors (GM) until January 7 this limit and to Spyker, GM provides an opportunity to submit the third and final bid for a car brand that became one of the icons in Sweden.

Dutch car manufacturer CEO Victor Muller said this week that the Spyker plans to continue with the product life Saab 9-4X crossover, 9-3 sedan and the latest vehicles and station wagon models 9-5.

Besides Spyker also plan to maintain the headquarters, technicians and production facilities in Saab Trollhattan to manufacture the entire vehicle, except that 9-4X will be built in a factory in Mexico.

If Spyker successful with its bid, GM and Saab will maintain their close relationship. The machines and components can be used by GM's 9-4X, 9-5 while the platform model can be shared with the Cadillac SRX.

According to Reuters news agency, citing Muller that Spyker has been given time to 'final offer' and 'no one is rejected'.

Meanwhile, the union representative Paul Arkerlund Saab told Automotive News this week, although GM has extended the deadline until January 7th, the wind-down Saab still continues today.

Wind-down process is a process where the whole plant activity gradually reduced before it finally stopped operating.

Honda Present Concept Small Car in India

2010-01-05T20:06:00.000-08:00

New Small Honda presented its Concept at the Delhi Auto Expo as a preview before the launch of the production version which will be held in India in 2011. With a selling price of no more than Rp100 million, a small family vehicle five passengers was developed specifically for India and other emerging markets.

"Honda will try to bring a small car with a competitive price in the entry-level hatchback segment," said Honda Executive Vice President Koichi Kondo.

In order to be cheap, this Japanese car manufacturer will secure local production and supply of components in India. New Small Concept Honda will compete with Maruti Suzuki and Volkswagen with new models from Toyota and Nissan.

In a market that has been dominated by Maruti Suzuki brand, Honda Market currently placing itself as a premium brand in India. Of the 58,285 cars sold in India in 2009, Honda held the market share of 2.9 percent.

First Time Vehicle With V8 Engine

2010-01-05T20:03:00.000-08:00

When you hear the word V8 engine, our memory immediately imagine 8 cylinder engine segelondong V berkonfigurasi with 4 cylinders in each bank it, imagine a car with musclecar types mesinber large-cc. But it seems not many know that motor vehicles first used the V8 engine is a motorcycle.

Motorcycle named Bi-Autogo was made in 1913 in Detroit by James Scripps-Booth using additional small wheels like a bike mini-bike to learn the point is not to funny-persiflage.

The reason this bike has a weight of responsibility that is not abysmal, 1.451kg supported by 37inci diameter wooden wheels. Additional wheels are small on both sides were working to help support the vehicle at low speeds so as not to tumble.

Using aluminum body like a car, as well as steering wheel using the wheel. Bi-Autogo also noted as the first vehicle to place the horn button is integrated with the steering wheel plus a folding armrest on the vehicle first.

Vehicles are 'dotted' line of copper pipe has an engine capacity of not less hebohnya as well, or 6.3 liter 6.300cc. But technological limitations at that time made only generate power for a 45hp is pretty good at that.

Scripps-Booth Bi-Autogo only one who ever made and is now a permanent collection of the Detroit Historical Museum. This historic objects ever loaned to Owls Head Museum and Transportastion in the top 50 worst cars of all time version of Time magazine and calling it work stupidest of a crazy idea.

Microturbines Technology

2010-01-04T02:25:00.000-08:00

Capstone Turbine Corporation hybrid electric car show high performance CMT-380 in the event the Los Angeles Auto Show. This car carried the microturbine technology-powered C30 is capable of 40.2 hp increase cruising range electric vehicle (EV) of traditional batteries.

Capstone parties declared supercar is still in experimental stage and to reach speeds 60mil/jam (96.5 km / h) achieved in just 3.9 seconds with top speeds reaching more than 240km/jam. Cruising power can reach more than 800km with a single fuel tank.

Vehicles that have lower emissions is packaged in a cool body bertampilan Factory Five Racing GTM. C30 Capstone Microturbine, can be combined with diesel engines and bio-diesel and had to meet stringent emission requirements set by the California Air Resources Board or the EPA 2010.

Lithium polymer battery cells CMT-380's can be charged at home or at public charging stations, and

according to Capstone, this sports car can be operated with a 100% electric power up to 128km so far.

When the battery has reached the state must undergo replenishment, C30 Capstone microturbine

vehicles running at the same time acting to recharge the battery to increase gas mileage up to around 800km. According to the manufacturer, microturbine C30 diesel does not require much maintenance compared to conventional combustion engine and very low emissions.

Capstone Microturbine CMT-380 carrying an electrical generator and turbine components are installed together with tungal axis, where this component is supported by air bearings (air bearings) so no any fluid lubricates and cools the microturbines, so no more need for regular oil changes encountered on conventional machines.

The concept of microturbine electric hybrid vehicle was developed by Chief Creative Director of the video game publisher Electronic Arts named Richard Hilleman who has the support of Capstone Turbine.

"Not only are the cars look great, but very fun to drive. Lightweight turbine engine maintenance and high efficiency make us free from stress. Want a hybrid like what else?" Hilleman boasted.

"CMT-380 is perfect for individuals who want to get all of that, high performance but also both concerned with social issues such as reducing greenhouse emissions and limit our dependence on the domestic foreign oil," he explained.

Capstone Microturbines have been installed at bus-electric hybrid buses, trolleys and transit shuttle

throughout the world, including the hybrid buses which today operates in major cities in the U.S. like New York, Baltimore and Charlotte and major cities of the world such as London, Tokyo, Paris, Rome and Auckland.

"The market is not Capsone vehicle for new markets," said Capstone President & CEO Darren Jamison. "In fact, a hybrid electric vehicle applications has always been part of Capstone's vision since the company was founded in 1988. Microturbines Capstone's first designed and manufactured, integrated into automotive applications," said Jamison.

Capston CMT-380, he continued, is a fun hybrid cars with extraordinary performance. This vehicle is not a business plan to start producing Capstone complete cars. Production is limited and demo CMT-380 and Langford hybrid Whisper intended to demonstrate the technology and the proposed use as an additive microturbine distance range electric vehicle.

Cygnet Just for Aston Martin Owner

2010-01-04T02:04:00.000-08:00

Whether what will be done by Aston Martin of the Cygnet, a small car production base to take the Toyota iQ. At first, this exclusive small vehicles will only be reported sold to their loyal customers, and then there was that this vehicle will be sold freely. And the last word again stated that Aston Martin will sell only to the owner of Cygnet Aston Martin.

That means, only those who have Aston Martin's all I can do these mini-car purchases, such as the famous magazine written Work Service. Meanwhile, according to a blog, Aston Martin chief Ulrich Bez told the New York Times: "The concept is similar to the exclusive tender for luxury yacht (yacht)."

Aston Martin Cygnet is a luxury version of Toyota iQ without any increase in engine capacity. Cygnet will use the equivalent machine iQ, powered 97hp, maximum torque produced by the 1:33-liter gasoline engine is 123.4 Nm with a maximum speed of 169 km / hour.

Although the base Toyota, Aston Martin characteristic remain attached to the Cygnet. Ventilation to snatch the hood of the Aston Martin Vantage style, while the rear combination lamps take Rapide style.

Like all Aston Martin products, prospective owner of Cygnet can order different options and interior color combinations, body and other things the way they want.

Whether there is another change in plans made by Aston Martin on the vehicle will be made in a limited number of these 2000 units. But certainly, they will give priority to loyal customers.

Tuning Package BMW 5 Series

2010-01-04T02:01:00.000-08:00

The owner of the latest BMW 5 Series is obsessed with speed, no longer have to wait too long presence of the BMW M5 to make it happen. The reason BMW specialist tuner, Racing Dynamics provides a tuning package for the new BMW 5 Series.

This tuning package is for the BMW 550i, which originally could have the power of 407hp. In the hands of Racing Dynamics, BMW 550i turbo V8 engine is successfully explored the potential to produce 620hp numbers, numbers that beat the superior 2011 BMW M5.

To compensate for the tremendous energy, also increased Racing Dynamics brake device capabilities and high performance sports suspension including the rear differential lock.

For owners of BMW 535i twin-engine 6-cylinder, Racing Dynamics also provides a package that makes 306hp-powered cars are increased to 410hp. This vehicle is also equipped with exhaust system, new suspension and brakes better than the default.

Dynamic Racing is known not only good at boosting the engine power. They are also known as body kit products other than cool factor also functions improve vehicle aerodynamics. But this time, they have not released what they do to the body new BMW 5 Series. Hopefully they pulled the bumper design products cool as usual.

Mercedes S500 Plug-in Hybrid 31,25 km per Liter

2010-01-04T01:57:00.000-08:00

German premium car Mercedes-Benz reportedly considering to offer a version of the plug-in hybrid from the S-Class generations to come. Created using the base S-Class sedan that carries features similar technology S400 BlueHYBRID presented in 2008. Mercedes S500 party claims Plug-In Hybrid has a fuel consumption of 31.25 km / liter! Amazing..

"Vision S500 Plug-In Hybrid is a new stepping stone on our path toward the mobility to zero emissions," said Mercedes-Benz head Dieter Zetsche.

He added that this is a luxury vehicle and safe S-Class which offers performance advantages that consume less fuel than even a compact car today. "All this shows that the top products we can also combine automotive fascination with environmental responsibility," said Zetsche.

Like most types of hybrid vehicles, electric motor-powered 45kW (60hp) S500's Plug-In Hybrid, offers the ability to work independently. In that fashion, he was able to run the vehicle as far as 30km in one charge the lithium-ion battery powered 10kWh.

When the electric charge on the battery runs out, conventional gasoline engines soon took the role. But unfortunately, the Mercedes does not explain in detail what kind of machine he used in the most luxurious line of vehicles made.

However, we believe these vehicles use engine capacity of about 5 liters, as the name suggests, S500 Plug-In Hybrid. And according to the Mercedes, two luxury vehicle power source is capable of running the vehicle from 0-96 km / hour in a matter of less than 5.5 seconds.

According to British magazine Autocar, a cheaper version of the S-Class range with six machines and eight-cylinder, all feature direct injection technology start-stop, and the ability to be mated with the forced induction components such as super and turbochargers.

Honda CR-Z Released in Japan Next Month

2010-01-04T01:51:00.000-08:00

Hot hatch Honda CR-Z hybrid has been shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in the form of a nearly 100% resemble the production version, while the leaks that have been circulating leaflets have shown LIKE about the model will go on sale in Japan earlier this year.

So it is with its promotional video that has been circulating on the Internet that does not show radical differences in what ever seen. In the video, just shows what kind of vehicle performance blend of gasoline and electric engines while flying on the highway.

Video also shows that most basic form of a cabin on the concept has not changed, but the details such as air vents, trim the center and the placement of the buttons little changed on production cars.

Honda CR-Z in 2011 will be launched in Japan in February will use 4-cylinder gasoline engine-powered 1.5-liter with 114hp at 6.000rpm maximum torque of 145Nm at 4.800rpm combined with an electric motor powered by 13.5 hp reach 77Nm torque force that began in 1.000rpm

CR-Z will also offer a manual transmission 6-speed with the traditional three-pedal as standard variants, as well as the first production version of its hybrid variant. As an optional facility, will be available CVT automatic transmission.

Futuristic Motorcycle Classic Style

2010-01-04T01:40:00.000-08:00

METALBACK cafe racer motorcycle concept is a racing latest work of Jordan Meadows. Built for life in which environmental concerns should not conflict with the speed and style.

Energy sources using diesel engines that run berkonfigurasi V4 fuel sengan environmentally friendly bio-diesel, while the framework and bodinya made from recycled aluminum.

Jordan Meadows known as automotive work such as the Mazda Furai Mazda Kiyora and award-winning Kaan, but there was still work outstanding Meadows as the plane Hellfighter VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) and Hydroplane Racer Concept.

"The market motorcycle currently available, does not have an environmentally friendly product. There is only offering unique and stylish for the fans," said Jordan.

The concept of this bike, continued Jordan, V4 engine is driven by bio-diesel fuel. This increases efficiency and cruising above the average conventional gasoline motor and more environmentally friendly. For one thing, made from recycled aluminum.

"This motorcycle has the advantage of weight reduction to improve performance. In the process of making, mixed materials (alloy) is treated naturally without the application of expensive paint and dangerous," said Jordan.

The result is, the surface of the natural raw materials, suitable for the classic cafe racer and arouse the romance and the power of the fighter planes during World War II.

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Sport Car Turki Onuk Sazan

2010-01-02T19:53:00.000-08:00

A new sports car prototype mid-engine (engine in the middle) from Turkey which he said, promising an abundance of power packed in a lightweight fabric material. Dr. Onuk signal design this car for his son, Kaan 'Sazan' Onuk, an engineering student who died in a car accident in 1996.

Sasisnya using carbon fiber material, consequently the weight of these vehicles under 1.000kg, and said Onuk weight could be reduced up to 920kg. Berpenggerak sports car called the rear wheels are Onuk Sazan, will be produced only 5 units each year.

So far, prototypes have been built using the LS7 Corvette engine that produces 512hp with 635Nm of torque achieved. Machine then mated with the manual transmission 5-speed. Sangup reached speeds up to 300km/jam.

In addition, these vehicles can also use the engine turbocharger 3.5 liter Nissan VQ34DE powered 485hp, 588Nm torque strength and paired with the 6012 gearbox XTRAC has 6 levels of speed.

Dr. Onuk himself is the owner of the boat manufacturer YONCA ONUK. And at this company car will be produced Onuk Sazan. This sport-utility vehicles will be sold at a price of 200,000 Euros.

Ferrari Show Hybrid Car March 2010

2010-01-02T18:01:00.001-08:00

Management Ferrari has kept every reduction in CO2 emissions not sacrifice performance, but they acknowledge that this is a very tough challenge.

In a statement expressed in the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 and, Amadeo Felisa Ferrari boss says that the first production hybrid model seems to be using a Ferrari V12 engine, and on Thursday (24/12) last week, came news that a new hybrid concept is taken from base 599 GTB Fiorano, have been prepared for the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010.

Recent information released Quattroruote Italian magazine, reported that the hybrid system Ferrari will use kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), which is a similar system used on the Ferrari race cars last season.

Features a lithium ion battery and electric motor are mounted near the rear transaxle. The system will also serve the function of automatic start-stop and regenerative braking to restore electricity to the battery through braking.

The system is expected to increase the fuel efficiency of more than 599 Fiorano 30% of the 3.7 km / liter to about 5.87 km / liter.

Earlier this year has been leaked some copyright filing scheme expressing the scheme for four-wheel drive hybrid system Ferrari. But the system is much more complicated that this would not be expected to presented in a few years to come.

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Ferrari F1 Launch Simulator weighted 200 Ton

2010-01-02T17:57:00.000-08:00

Ferrari launched a sophisticated driving simulator to hone the skills of their Formula 1 racing driver, but the most horrendous is, weights that reached more than 200 tons, consisting of 10 computers, 5 giant video screens and Dolby 3-dimensional sound system 3500 watts power.

Ferrari admit that none of the simulators that can present the sense and sensibility of a real race car, but at least this tool enables teams to quickly try new technology and race on the new paths without violating rules that limit testing in the real world .

Ferrari simulator launched on Tuesday (22/12), has made its first round conducted by Andrea Bertolini who worked with the Ferrari technicians in developing the project. Built with technical support Moog, consists of aluminum and composite structures are installed in the cockpit of F1 racing cars and equipment that produces images and sound.

Holder of his own platform weighs about two tons. Equipped with hydraulic actuators controlled electronically. Overall structure, attached to a holder specifically designed with the weight of 200 tons and consume more electrical energy than 174 horsepower (127.9768 kW).

This news comes a day after Ferrari launched a new racing school Ferrari Driver Academy to sharpen the skills of potential future F1 champion who confirmed the determination in his ambition Ferrari back into the highest peak in the motorsport world.

Geely will Continue Production of Volvo

2010-01-02T17:55:00.000-08:00

Geely indicated his desire to end the negotiations with Ford over Volvo sale as soon as possible. China's car producers have hired a consultant team to help restructure and integration of Volvo as well as the internal review process that lasted 100 days today.

Wednesday last week, an agreement has been formed for them by announcing the establishment of the basic requirements related to filing of commercial acquisition of Volvo.

It is estimated that Geely will sign a definitive stock purchase agreement with Ford in the first quarter of 2010, opening the way for the potential settlement of transactions in the second quarter, according to regulatory approval. Further talks will focus on the finalization of documentation and the financing and government approval.

Last October, Ford announced that Geely is a special antidote for Volvo. The agreement, estimated at about U.S. $ 1.8 billion. Meanwhile, according to previous news, Geely hopes to start producing Volvo cars in the new factory located in Guangdong Province of China and they are already planning three new models.

Saab 9-5 New Model Given Buick Logo

2010-01-02T17:53:00.001-08:00

News Letter Swedish Dagens Industri reported that General Motors (GM) will probably make Saab 9-5 models which have not been launched, as a model Buick if they really closed the Saab operations.

Efforts Dutch supercar manufacturer Spyker is to bid a second time back to a stalemate. GM's Saab chose to close rather than sell it. While the official decision on the future of the Saab yet been made.

After the first bid failed earlier this month, Spyker return new bid to have a Saab. Spyker offering period will expire on December 31, and Victor Muller, CEO Spyker expects a response from the GM to be issued this week.

But apparently, Spyker had to go back to swallow the bitter pill after hearing the news that the Saab 9-5 production ready, likely to be taken by Buick, GM's premium brand.

On the other hand, the Buick itself has embraced GM's European subsidiaries to their product line. For Buick, By entering the ex Saab 9-5 models into their product line, is considered to weaken sales and reduce profits for the brand.

Will be closed by GM, Saab Still Optimist

2010-01-02T17:50:00.001-08:00

Even Saab in conditions on the brink of death earlier this month, Saab saga is still far from completion. Blowing news that General Motors (GM) has extended the time for tengat Saab sales from December 31, 2009 to January 7 this year, while Saab himself, was getting ready to start again next produksinyabulan.

Saab will soon be scheduled to start production of new new sedan model in the near future 9-5, while 9-3 fulfill current model. And the latest news states that the Saab 9-5 models will be taken by Buick, a GM subsidiary.

"We still have to order our usual between. The factory should resume operations" said Saab spokesman Eric Geers told Reuters.

Saab parties are preparing the worst, and run the wind-down process (reducing all stages of activity prior to closing operations) at the headquarters and production center in Trollhatten, Sweden. GM's decision to extend the deadline and the new interest of potential buyers Saab has raised hopes that the Saab brand will survive.

"We are currently preparing the wind-down process, and at the same time we are open to various options on offer that comes. Therefore GM (temporarily) remove the deadline," said Geers.

Cars Spyker CEO Victor Muller hope that their last bid was approved for the control of Sweden's oldest car company is. Muller said that Spyker is not the only one to bid for ownership of Saab, but only identified Spyker.

Audi Invest US$10.5 Billion Until 2012

2010-01-02T17:47:00.001-08:00

financial kriris, not a few car makers try to stop the development and storm out of the crisis with their products that already exist, but it was not the way an Audi. Even German luxury car manufacturer is precisely the total budgeted amount of U.S. $ 10.5 billion for investment up to 2012.

Most of this investment is for new products and technologies that will come. Approximately 80% of all the portfolios allocated to increase the current model of the 34 cars to 42 cars in 2015.

Investment dollars will also be budgeted to improve the conventional drive systems and developing electric models and hybrid models to confirm that the Audi to be a leader in terms of efficiency and emissions.

And more importantly, we do not have to wait years to see results from major investments Audi. Since the beginning of next year, they will launch a series of new cars like the Audi A1, A7, A8 and R8 Spyder will be added to the product portfolio during 2010.

At the end of 2010, the Audi Q5 Hybrid will show that the market will be penetrated at the beginning of 2011, which will be the first Audi model to feature a full hybrid carrying.

Mercedes-Renault will Cooperate

2010-01-02T17:38:00.000-08:00

reportedly still in talks with several companies over a deal to form new partnerships to build compact cars new generation, one of which is Renault, and according to news from Germany, the cooperation will be formed most rapidly in the mid-2010.

This statement came out from Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche in a recent interview with German newspaper Handelsblatt.

Daimler's luxury car brand, Mercedes-Benz, plans to launch four new compact car to replace the Mercedes A-Class and B-Class now has been the production cycle by the end of this year.

Both Daimler and Renault have admitted previously that they were malakukan talks on a new family in the small car segment. At that Daimler is looking for a row indicates new machines for his models, while Renault itself, is working to find ways to save money platform compact cars.

DODGE Deora Concept1965

2009-12-31T07:58:00.001-08:00

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

2009-12-31T07:28:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-31T06:39:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-31T06:35:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-29T09:04:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-29T09:02:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-29T08:58:00.001-08:00

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

2009-12-29T08:55:00.001-08:00

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

2009-12-21T18:48:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-21T18:45:00.001-08:00

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

2009-12-21T17:08:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-21T17:01:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-21T16:55:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-21T16:53:00.001-08:00

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

2009-12-21T16:49:00.001-08:00

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.