2/29/12

Grandma, 100 years old, still actively drive her car

Victoria, Australia - Since it was first driving, Maisie had been replaced dozens of cars and now drive an Audi. "You just have to be careful. I can go to my daughter home, the shops and meeting CWA (Country Women Association)," she said most did not rebuke him still navigate to 10 times every week.

Age can not hinder our enthusiasm and enjoyment of all things. Perhaps this principle is directly held by Maisie Griffith. Never mind, Maisie is currently 100 years old and still easy to navigate themselves.

Grandma is already proven it during her birthday celebration to a century to steer his own. Maisie's just 82 years to steer the car and so far he has never received fine by speeding, wrong parking or mishap.

Maisie even remember when he first learned to steer the car at the age of 12 years in the agricultural family in Truganina, Victoria, Australia.

"The horse and the car a bit slow when brought to school a distance of three miles. That's be a little faster when we have a car," remember him as detikOto quotes from the Daily Mail, Tuesday (02/14/2012).

After six years of training in agriculture and the steer was old enough, six years later she got a license to steering.

Now, with the 100th anniversary of the pride he can remember it all and show to family and friends that they can 'do' is the perfect entry to navigate.

Honda Acura RDX's equipped with the latest generation 3.5-liter V6 engine

DETROIT - Acura RDX is marketed in the U.S., available in two package options, including, technology package features such as navigation with voice recognition is more sophisticated. Cars with this package is priced USD38.905.

While both the technology package and all-wheel-drive as well as some additional packages on the instrument panel interior and exterior. Cars with the addition of this package is priced USD40.305.

Acura RDX is equipped with the latest generation 3.5-liter V6 engine that can shoot up to 273 hp. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that is sent through the front wheels. Inautonews as reported on Monday (2/27/2012).

Furthermore, currently the latest generation of Honda's Acura RDX currently under construction in East Liberty, Ohio. The plan, this car will be launched next spring.

Honda's North American division released the pricing for the Acura RDX is ready marketed in the United States. 2013 Acura RDX is priced starting USD34.320.

a V6 engine 3.0 liter twin-turbocharging's developed by General Motors

GM ever developed a better, more modern, and more powerful engines and therefore, General Motor is able to survive in the very fast automotive dynamics.

ABOUT two years ago reported that General Motors (GM) is developing a V6 engine 3.0 liter twin-turbocharging that carries direct-injection technology that will rival Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine with it.

Machine with code LF3 is rumored to have equivalent performance V6 engine that powered Ford EcoBoost 355 hp with 475 Nm of torque strength. GM also reported LF3 engine will first take part in the Cadillac XTS by far, the luxury vehicle is always released with the engine naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6.

The latest news about the development of GM engines claim that they do not develop an engine, but the two V6 engines with the same technology. The second engine features a larger capacity engine-based GM 3.6 liter V6-powered 420 hp.

These machines will probably be the power supplier for Cadillac vehicles, including XTS and CTS for the next generation 2014 model. There is also the possibility of the engine used on the ATS ATS-V high-performance version that would get rid of the V8 engine to be replaced by a twin-turbo V6 engine is the latest.

Unveiling Bertone Nuccio Concept

Nuccio has a height of 1220 mm or 7 mm higher than the Ferrari 458 Italia. This vehicle is equipped with 4.3 liter V8 engine capable of producing 483 horsepower is equivalent to the Ferrari California engine.

FIGURE OF Nuccio Bertone concept car sketches first appeared a few weeks ago. This time the vehicle is re-emerging picture in the form of a computer rendering and better able to convey what this figure will at the Geneva Motor Show.

Concept vehicle designed by Mike Robinson, the design is inspired by the concept of Lancia Stratos Zero 1970, designed by Giuseppe 'Nuccio' Bertone. Bertone is the figure who also designed the Lamborghini Miura and Countach Lamborghini and Ferrari 308.

Although Giuseppe "Nuccio" Bertone has died 1997, but the company he founded is still actively designing the car and still produce concept cars. The concept vehicle displayed at Geneva is the veneration next 100 years of leadership in this Bertone design.

Nuccio is described as an extreme sports car that puts traces the evolution of the concepts that are built into the DNA Bertone Berlinetta machine in the middle. His figure has a low layout, muscular dedain a box that is part of the tradition of the company's history.

At the same time, he displays a style that is very modern and proven Bertone still exist in the future of automotive design.

Chevrolet Equinox Hydrogen for military

Honolulu, - hydrogen fuel cell system developed by GM at Equinox is known for its Project Driveway and started since late 2007. Hydrogen is converted into electrical energy and then used to drive an electric car. This SUV can travel 322 miles on a single charge and only takes 5 minutes to fill it repeated. And more importantly these vehicles produce zero emissions or pollution-free.


"Through this vehicle will provide military data and experience necessary to determine the application of fuel cell technology in the future," said Charles Freese, GM Executive Director of Global Fuel Cell Activities.

Three U.S. Army forces (land, sea and air) in the Pacific received 16 units of the Chevy Equinox hydrogen fuel cell as an operational vehicle, (23/2). Sport utility vehicle (SUV) was purchased by institutions in the three branches, the Army Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC), Office of Naval Research and Air Force Research Laboratories (ONR) and Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL).

Use of this hydrogen SUV as part of a U.S. military project aimed at reducing dependence on petroleum. The third force will evaluate the vehicle, to determine whether the vehicle qualifies as a military operation? "Hopefully, this hydrogen-fueled vehicles could help the U.S. military operations in the Pacific, the challenges of energy security and strengthen our energy independence," said Lieutenant-General Francis J Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Pacific.

Roding Roadster will show off at Geneva Motor Show

Roding Roadster is a sports car from Automobile Roding, Germany which is scheduled to perform in the event the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012.

The sports car is claimed to have a unique body curved like a silhouette. Parties to develop a small-scale producers, who can not be mentioned at this time.

Later Roding Roadster will be very mild, reportedly because the chassis will be equipped with carbon fiber reinforced plastic or CFRP. Roding composition makes it only weighs 950 kg.

As reported by topspeed, Tuesday (28/02/2012) Roding Roadster will use BMW engines are equipped with a 6 cylinder. The machine is capable of producing power recognized 300 hp with 295 Nm of torque.

These technologies into the Roding Roadster like mad animal in the streets. Unfortunately there is no news of the price of these cars, but if you are interested in better order now.

Because the Automobile Roding Roding Roadster will only provide as many as 23 units in the world. And if consumers are interested, the company will begin shipping later this year.

Sports cars future will be more unique. The uniqueness starts from the face, body side to the stern that displays a unique impression is definitely targeted fans. One of them Roding Roadster.

New Sport car, Lyonheart K. located in England will show off

According to initial estimates, K Lyonheart able to accelerate from 0 to 96 km / h in just less than 4 seconds and easily reach the top speed is limited by the number of electronic devices 300 km / h.

When this has been opened for the first 50 subscribers at a price of Euro 495 thousand out of taxes. If you order now, it is expected to take 18 months before the vehicle delivered.

Car Designer of the famous Swiss Bo Zolland birth to his masterpiece. This time he partnered with design and engineering firm Swiss Classic Factory in creating a sports car Lyonheart K.

The pictures are beautiful rendering of the new model will be made ​​entirely by hand-made in Coventry, England by skilled hands that worked on the new British automotive company that was founded Lyonheart Cars.

Lyonheart design philosophy is very simple, using only pure materials such as carbon fiber, leather, veneer, polished stainless steel, brushed aluminum and the metals in the layers of chrome, but not others.

This is reflected in its design that mimics the look of a classic British sports cars such as Jaguar and Aston Martin. And as illustrated by its designer, Lyonheart K seems cool, elegant, well-powered and dynamic.

Its power comes from the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that can be setup to provide power to 542 horsepower with torque force of up to 679 Nm.

Carbon fiber panels cover an advanced aluminum chassis diusungnya able to make it less vehicle weight of 1,587 kg.

Volvo V40 applies Recent innovations

Recent innovations in this car is a pedestrian airbag. When the airbag is usually only appear in the cab to protect driver and passengers, on these cars, Volvo also apply pedestrian airbag that will inflate the hood to the car hit a pedestrian. That way, the safety of pedestrians in a hit will be higher.

Swedish car manufacturer Volvo is ready to rise. Various innovations are given by the well-known manufacturers to focus on these security devices. And most recently, Volvo is ready to bring new faces of the Volvo V40.

5-door hatchback car is scheduled to be shown next week at the Geneva Motor Show and gives a chance to revive the fortunes of Volvo in the premium hatchback class and steal market share of BMW 1-series and Audi A3 are dominant.

With this new car, the Volvo V40 sure can produce up to 90,000 units per year at Volvo Ghent factory in Belgium.

This car is a car that combines the virtues of the S40 and V50 model that has a body design is captivating. This car is expected to start coloring the Volvo showroom in Europe in May.

There are six Volvo engine options are available for this car is made up of three petrol and three diesel engines and will spearhead the Volvo in the future.

The gasoline engine can achieve the highest power of 254 bhp to provide speed 241.4 km / h and acceleration from rest to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds as reported by the numbers Autocar, Tuesday (28/02/2012).

There is also a powerful 1.6 liter engine 150 bhp and 180 bhp. The third petrol engine has also been strengthened with a turbo tool.

While the diesel engine comes with 2.0 liter capacity with 150 bhp and 177 personnel of BJP plus a 16-liter engine that powered 115 bhp. Just like the petrol variants, diesel engine has also been using the turbo.

Another feature that became standard Volvo V40 in all its variants is stop-start system, brake energy regeneration as well as safety features that Volvo City Safety automatic braking could make the car at speeds of 50 km / h could be detected in front of the car there are no obstructions such as cars that stop sudden.

Chevrolet Camaro's managed to lead sports car segment

Detroit - Chevrolet Camaro's managed to become a leader in the sports car segment in the U.S. in 2011 last year with a market share to 37 percent.

Difference between the Camaro and Mustang sales even further away, reaching 18,000 units.

Chevrolet Camaro in 2011 had sold up to 88 249 units and is predicted to continue rising as the Chevrolet Camaro was ready to remove the strongest, the Camaro ZL1 in this year.

At the same time, only managed to release 70 438 Ford Mustang in 2011 with 29 percent market share followed by the Dodge Challenger sold 39 534 units or 16 percent of the market.

Under all three American car, the present Japanese cars, Honda CR-Z, which sold 11 330 units (5 percent) and Korean car Hyundai Veloster with sales of 9284 units (4 percent).

In addition to the sports car segment, the segment is even higher, luxury sports car, Chevrolet also reaped achievements by placing in the top Chevrolet Corvette degan sale of 13 164 units or 28 percent of the market.

Beneath it comes with a 6016 Porsche 911 units (13 percent), BMW 6 Series with 3903 units (8 percent), BMW Z4 with 3479 units (7 percent) and Mercedes-Benz SLK by 3220 units (7 percent).

Eternal rivalry between the two muscle car, Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang continues. If over the past decades the Ford Mustang has always led this segment, is now defeating the Camaro and Mustang took over in 2011 ago.

2/28/12

Newest Chevrolet concept shows off at Geneva Motor Show

During the event the Geneva Motor Show, the host will wait with iPad in hand, to hear the opinions of young Europeans about what they want from a vehicle, and the element connectivity and functionality of what should be included.

For those who can not visit the exhibition site, they can vote for their favorite concept cars from the house through an application that can be downloaded from Chevrolet Europe Facebook page. All of the incoming sound from the Geneva Motor Show event and Facebook applications will be counted in full.

MULTIPLE latest model, the concept is interesting and is the latest infotainment technology treats pavilion presented by Chevrolet at the Geneva Motor Show, the event-82, which will be open to the public on 8 March 2012.

The main attraction is the presence Cruze Chevrolet station wagon that will make her debut in the world. While two youth concept vehicles â € "Code 130R and 140S Tru â €" appeared on the European continent for the first time, while the future of on-board infotainment system will be displayed in the form of Chevrolet MyLink.

Cruze will complement the presence of Station Wagon Chevrolet Cruze product that has been present beforehand. Five options are available for the entire engine of the Chevrolet Cruze portfolio from summer 2012.

Cruze station wagon is offered in a choice of 1.4L turbo petrol engine and 1.7L diesel engine and a new 2.0L diesel engine that has been refurbished along with a choice of 1.6L and 1.8L petrol engine that already exist. All machines eligible Euro5.

Equipment and the latest features on the Chevrolet Cruze include keyless entry and start, rear view camera, start-stop functionality and Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system depends on the choice of trim and engine.

Chevrolet MyLink is a brand new Chevrolet infotainment system that integrates the whole driver's personal device, such as smartphones, and transform their cars into the docking station itself.

Chevrolet MyLink includes seven-inch screen, high-resolution, full-color touch screen that makes media selection easy to navigate. This system collects the contents of the rider to screen smartphone via USB, Aux-in or Bluetooth.

In addition to station wagon Cruze, Chevrolet Concept also presents youth Tru Code 130R and 140s. ntuk these two concepts, Chevrolet has launched a program that involves young people in designing a variety of future cars.

Two vehicles have been born the concept of dialogue is Tru Code 130R and 140S which will debut in Europe in the event the Geneva Motor Show.

Code 130R engine is turbocharged vehicles coupw rear-wheel-drive four-passenger, while Tru 140S front-wheel-drive vehicle is an exotic four-seat sports coupe with an affordable price.

In the concept, connectivity allows the rider to customize their cars according to individual taste, elements that are important to young people today and future.

The concept vehicle designers who came from England, Nicholas David and Joe Baker of GM North Hollywood Design Center, will be present to explain how the vehicle is created by following the style and functionality of the new buyer groups based on what they wanted in a car.

Button can be surprishing, he has always been a dark horse

"The way I see it from the perspective of a rider: Who's there to do something extraordinary? (Sebastian) Vettel and (Fernando) Alonso did something extraordinary to get where they are."

Formula One world champion in 1996, Damon Hill, Jenson Button admitted that riders would be surprising in this 2012 season. Hill issued a statement following a scintillating performance of the McLaren driver at the end of the 2011 season.

Last year, Button finishing in second place rider in the final standings, behind Red Bull Racing, Sebastian Vettel. The position could be achieved after he became the best in the rest of the series towards the end of the season, in which the 2009 world champion won three victories and 270 points total harvest, and the right to finish in the top of his teammate, Lewis Hamilton.

"I think Button has always been a dark horse," said Hill told Crash.net in a press conference on Sky Sports F1. "He did not make a big stage. He was standing on it. With tires like this, it seems good to him. He's a smart rider, and the better.

"At the end of last year, I think he is very strong and every time you have to start betting on the Button.

"There are many very talented rider (in F1), and I (also) interested in seeing the fight between the other rider's teammate, said (Nico) Hulkenberg and (Paul) in Resta.

"The teams have some nice and very talented pair. It will be interesting to watch, and if there are other riders who can do enough to beat the six riders in the top. You have to do something amazing to get into the circle it. But it is always a game.

Bravo Wrangler Mountain made by Jeep in limited edition look macho

The color of this car looks really cool as a whitewash in the Wrangler's body. Bravo Wrangler Mountain

THE international auto show Geneva Motor Show 2012, the Jeep will bring a number of its current product lineup. One of the most unique is the version of the Wrangler Mountain.

Genuine SUV that timeless design of this new limited edition version named byWrangler Mountain's described as having green gecko (gecko green) combined bumpers, grille, fender roll bar including velek hood and dark colored.

Velek macho vehicles are given a 17-inch size, has an interior that is not less unique with the presence of upholstery fabric. As a limited edition vehicle, the one that makes it different is that the Mountain logo confirms its uniqueness.

Called unique because in fact the color is not suitable to be applied to a vehicle. In addition to memorable less macho, green color is also not a suitable color for the SUV class of vehicles. Unless the color is applied to the VW Beetle or VW Combi.

Convertible Ranger Rover Evoque! let's show off at Geneva Motor Show



Gaydon, - Explained, a new variant of the Land Rover was made on the global success Evoque Dierektur Design and developed by Land Rover, Gerry McGovern and his team. "Evoque convertible is the latest variant of the market and will attract new customers and provide a more varied selection of products," said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director.

Evoque base with three doors, but the difference is a canvas roof (soft top) that can be folded and used to facilitate the sight glass. If the roof is not required, can be stored under cover behind the rear seat and operated automatically. To create a muscular appearance, Land Rover's 21-inch rims and tires Titan silver.

Despite Land Rover said the concept presented in Geneva Evoque just as the study of design and engineering, but no decision when produced, but the issue has been calm, the SUV will be launched next two years. Hence, the media predicted the same engine used by Evoque 3 (as base). Machine used is a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel with a choice of 2 power 150 PS and 190 PS.

Others use a gasoline engine turbo 2.0-liter 240 PS Ford EcoBoost adopted and is claimed to sprint from 0-100 kph in 7.1 seconds.

Provided two options for driving, the front wheels as standard and four-wheel variants are supported Terrain Response system is a typical Land Rover. Additional cameras in the interior is "surround", Park Assist and infotainment with 8-inch touch screen and the sound of English audio expert, Meridian.

Land Rover last week announced it will introduce a
convertible Range Rover Evoqiue concept at the Geneva Motor Show to-82 (2012), which opens next week. For Land Rover SUV figure also showed pictures of this premium to the world the first time publicly.

Porsche's accidentally immersed in wet cement path

San Francisco - As quoted FROM Forbes, Tuesday (02/21/2012), the driver said he was walking around the coast of San Francisco and did not realize that the road is wet cement path.

Be careful when driving. Note the condition of the road you will pass. If no misfortune will befall as it did in the current Porsche 911 motorists trapped on the streets are made of cement. The problem is, the road was still wet cement.

As a result, the German sports car was caught in the middle of the wet cement and make the workers hassles.

The incident occurred in San Francisco some time ago when the worker was repairing the road. As a result the workers panicked and tried to clean the cement off the conveyor motor.

Wet cement that was just making light of the Porsche 911 was unable to walk. And make the bottom of the car filled with cement.

And because of the depth of cement is the driver had not dared to come out of the car so that the cement does not get into the car cabin.

Ferrari's sold cheap in auction

Washington - Reported by autoevolution, Monday (2/27/2012), a car that was never used again since the accident in 2009 and it would also leave little problem for prospective buyers. This car apparently did not have a certificate that can not be taken in normal street.

This case stems from the Ferrari F50 supercar was stolen from Ferrari dealers in Pennsylvania, USA in 2003.

When the the car is is found on 2008, parties insurance who already become car owners hand over the car super it to the Ministry the Justice because become goods of evidence for process investigation. The car is still in the hands of the FBI in Kentucky, United States until 2009.

When one of the FBI agent Fred Kingston Ferrari move with Assistant U.S. Attorney J. Hamilton Thompson, suddenly exotic car it's glide uncontrollable after Kingston are behind the wheel.

Kingston by Thompson is trying to control the car, but the tail of the car is moving wildly and eventually crashed into a small tree on the roadside. As a result the front of the damaged car and damaged the left door.

Insurance is asking the FBI to restitute damages up to U.S. $ 750,000. Because it was not responsible, the FBI refused to pay.

Well, it still has something to do with the unique story of a crashed car Ferrari F50 by FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) in 2011 then? The car is now sold cheap.

Nissan NV200's modified for transporting patients

NEWCASTLE - NV200 is a cancer patient transportation made ​​it looks different to the original version, especially on the exterior design is painted blue and a touch of color images and text.

Nissan NV200 is a car with this type of Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV). There is a unique case of N200 is located in Newcastle, England. One of cancer care in Newcastle, has been used Nissan NV200 to transport cancer patients.

cancer care where it has 50 units NV200 for use transporting patients suffering from cancer. NV200 van as it changed with the sliding side door. Thus was launched the autoevolution, Monday (27/02/2012).

This is a joint venture with Nissan-based cancer care in Newcaslte. Because, Nissan saw people with cancer in the UK quite a lot, in one week can carry 1,000 people.

"This is our partnership with Nissan. Nissan gives us 50 units to be used as a car transporter NV200 cancer patients in England, "said Brian Burnie, Charity Trustees and UK cancer care.

Nissan does again to Recall March dan Juke

Tokyo - Nissan's cars that pulled the cars that are made in the period August 2009 until January 2012. Approximately 93,000 of them pulled the car in Japan, the rest are products that are scattered around the world.

After a few months ago exposed the problem, one of the world's most phenomenal car, Nissan Juke, now back in trouble. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Nissan Juke should be withdrawn (recall). In addition to Juke, another Nissan mainstay, March also withdrawn because of disability.

There are about 250 thousand Juke and March are withdrawn due to defects in the injection system. Juke and March are drawn together as well as the Infiniti M and QX Nissan Tiida and Serena.

Defects in the Juke, March, Tiida and Serena and the Infiniti M and QX were allegedly able to make a fuel leak that could ultimately make the engine performance decreases.

DetikOto Nissan spokesman as quoted by Reuters on Monday (2/27/2012) said there were no incidents or casualties due to such defects.

Juke Juke is drawn is manufactured in the UK. While the Tiida is made in China.

March while Nissan Micra which has another name drawn is the production of India. For Serena and the Infiniti M and QX is drawn for Japanese cars.

2/27/12

Yo-Crossover, new hybrid car from Russia





St Petersburg - Russia began to come into play and immediately clean up a new player in the global automotive.

Do not joke about car technology from Russia. An example is ë (read Yoa)-crossover that will be produced later this year by Yo-Auto is also owned by Russian billionaire owner of the NBA basketball club, the New Jersey Nets, namely Mikhail Prokhorov. Compared with hybrid cars that exist today, ë-crossover is more sophisticated and complete.

To drive the car, not just a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor are used. Motor fuel used, can mengguankan two types of fuel as well, namely petrol and gas (CNG). Therefore, the units have been provided BBGn gas tank and the tube contents can be claimed once for a distance of 700 km.

To explain the greatness of crossover, ë promote it through the Auto-vide on you tube.



Super capacitor
What is more, it turns out, as a source of energy to drive the electric motor is used superkapasitor, of course, lighter weight than lithium-ion batteries. In addition can fill up quickly also could supply the energy that is responsive to an electric motor. Kardena, not surprisingly, the ability to sprint from 0-100 kph diklaijm about 10 seconds.

One more thing, to get this capability, the car body is made of composite polimer.Sistem motion instead of just two wheels, but also can be 4x4 or all-wgheel drive (AWD). Even to drive a car, when mengadalkan power, two motors are used.

ë-Auto also claims fuel consumption is 28.5 kpl crossovernya. This is of course more interesting, because the price of increasingly expensive fuel oil. Even if a headache with a growing craze in oil prices, could have been moved to the BBG.

ë-crossover will be created by Prokhorive ONEXIM Group with Russian truck manufacturer Yarovit. At a news conference last week and quoted by several online automotive media, Porkhorive already planned to set up a second assembly plant in St. Petersburg so that production could be increased two-fold. In fact, through its website, has been serving Pre-order.

Just have not mentioned the price. Nevertheless Autobloggreen estimated 10000-20000 U.S. dollars. If true, it means a lot cheaper than a hybrid car made in Japan or other countries.

Knowing more what Vettel's new sport car will take on F1 race

Christian Horner's team leader tried to entertain and arouse the spirit of the team, especially Newey. "The car was built with the fantastic and we are to start testing," he said.

About RB8, say as a symbol of continuity, sustainability in all sectors. "We have designed and built this car with a very short time," he said.

Once again, Ferrari may smile broadly. Because, it turns out when the team Red Bull Racing (RBR) introduced a race car through online RB8, last night (02.06.2012) to retain his second (world champion constructor and driver) has a very similar form as the Ferrari F2012. Means, of the few teams that have been launched, only the McLaren MP4-27 still with the muzzle of the same as last year.

RBR chief designer Adrian Newey admits that no other changes in the nose following the 2012 regulations. Stressed, although the visual berbeeda nose, RB8 is still an evolution of last year's successful RB7. He has not been the year of what the impact on car performance with the prohibition of puffs of exhaust in the diffuser.

"This is the fourth evolution of the RB5 and difficult task. We have lost the technology restriction exhaust with tip position, which we have been successful in expanding in recent years," said Newey. With the regulations, he continued, the team thought during the winter to get the best results.

When designing RB7 last year, he said, about the position of the exhaust and it's the only chance that is possible. Now this, "We have lost more than anyone else with that provision. Only time will tell, it would be good to do some testing and see where we come," said Newey.




Nascar News: Carl Edwards won at Daytona 500

California: Actual race scheduled for Sunday evening localtime. But the heavy rain made the track very slippery. At least five riders crashed on lap-87. The race's discontinued. After waiting five hours, the race committee finally decided to stop racing. The next series will take place in Daytona 500, Las Vegas, USA, 2 March next.

Carl Edwards wins Auto Club 500 NASCAR race at Auto Club Speedway Circuit, California, United States, Monday (25/2). Driving a Ford Fusion, Edwards outperformed 2006 Nascar champion Jimmie Johnson in the second place. While the position of third place Jeff Gordon.

Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) held by Ford will be always socialized

Ford is getting support from the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation (AIPF) raise awareness about safe driving practices, and has organized sessions for the various participants - all of which are provided free of charge.

"Security on the street is a very serious problem and this is closely related to our business,".

"We're not only committed to providing the leading vehicle in terms of safety, quality and fuel savings to customers, through training DSFL, we hope to increase understanding and help them drive better, safer, and with a higher level of awareness of other vehicles on the road. ".

Traffic accidents continue to cause high mortality rate each year.

PROGRAM of Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) is a global program that was held in Ford's efforts to reduce the number of deaths in accidents and to improve the quality of traffic on the highway, driving through a professional training program is safe and fuel efficient.

This program uses the technique of online training, classroom teaching and practice in the field to enhance the learning process and bridge the experience gap of more than 500,000 riders of various ages.

DSFL is currently entering its fifth year of training new riders in the Ford market in Asia Pacific and Africa, which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, China, India, Taiwan and South Africa.

DSFL program has been customized for each of these markets in order to reflect the driving environment and the local road conditions. DSFL in Southeast Asia for example, include tips when driving in flood, in China where the snow in the north resulted in slippery road conditions, while in the United States that targets teenage drivers at the high school level.

Participants DSFL in Asia is largely a novice rider because of economic improvement encourage the rapid rise in vehicle ownership. To date, 50,000 people have participated in programs throughout Asia and 12,000 more expected to join in 2012.

driving training includes anticipating the road conditions, the application of fuel-efficient driving techniques, avoiding driving at high speed and keep it well-maintained vehicles to achieve optimum fuel economy.

Safe driving skills focused on the use of seat belts, recognition and anticipation of changes in traffic conditions, avoiding distraction while driving and keep a safe distance with other vehicles.

Since 2008, Ford's global DSFL program has trained a variety of participants, including the Ford customer, fleet companies, students, international organizations, representatives of the dealers, journalists, members of the police and armed forces, as well as employees of Ford, to help riders improve their skills and techniques.

Special touch for Lamborghini Aventador

Bologna: There are many parts of the skin is wasted, but the women are not much (wasted). They have a special touch," said Hauser. Lamborghini Aventador is the latest series is being marketed.

The team, comprised of 35 women working in two shif. They cut and sew leather upholstery for the dashboard and roof lining.

Luxury Italian supercar, Lamborghini, it's not just the work of the men, but also involve the employment of women.

"The work chair, all employees are men because they are strong. But (on the smoothed) we need to cultivate a sense involves the skin, and women are better at it," said Arno Hauser, Production Manager Aventador Lamborghini V 12, a new recently.

Hauser said that women have a more critical eye and sensitivity to detail.

Every Lamborghini took three and a half cowhide, or a year they need as much as 12.6 tons of cow skin that can cover 23 thousand square meters of surface. On average in the year 1800 Lamborghini made there.

There are dozens of color and sewing techniques. The most popular are black (85 percent). But there are also yellow and orange skin.

2/26/12

Unveiling Hyundai's i-flow concept


SEOUL -Talk about design, form i-flow no doubt. Firm lines on the side of the body which became the hallmark of Hyundai models makes it looks more in character. In addition the use of LED lights makes it look modern.


Hyundai Motors is preparing a surprise event at the Geneva Motor Show to bring the car Hyundai i-flow concept. The car that will mejeng the events taking place next March, has been developed together with Hyundai chemical company, BASF.

As reported motorbeam.com, Tuesday (07/02/2012) i-flow will describe the future of Hyundai vehicles that take advantage of futuristic materials used in vehicles. With the help of BASF, Hyundai is able to reach several advantages such as greater fuel efficiency, lower environmental impact, design freedom and security and comfort.

"i-flow is the cornerstone of future vehicles. Hyundai quickly involve us in the development process so that we can offer over our ability. We are very pleased with the outstanding results of our cooperation," said Wolfgang Hapke, Performance Polymers Division Head.

Hyundai i-flow fluidic design concept that carries the sculpture has been awarded an innovative coating technique from BASF. As explained above that the i-flow constructed using futuristic material that reduces the impact on the environment. As an example of the use of lightweight construction materials such as Ultramid Balance on the seat frame and foam thermoplastic energy absorber.

Addition of other materials such as Elastollan Luquafleece and moisture absorbent material and thermo-plastic polyurethane elastomers. Infrared pigment is also present in the cabin that adorn the dashboard, seats and center console, the technology called Passive Heat Management.




Unveiling Most powerful car ever made by Ferrari


The engine is believed to be carrying capacity with a 6.3 liter V12 configuration which has an estimated output of 700 hp is juxtaposed with the transmission of dual-clutch 7-speed. If true, this means a new vehicle is the most powerful sports cars ever built by Ferrari.

APPROACHING the introduction of a replacement model Ferrari 599 Maranello Italian car manufacturer confirmed that the first official images for the media to be released on February 29 and the new model is claimed will be the most powerful sports cars ever built by Ferrari.

Ferrari released a video with pictures in disguise. The news and pictures were released a week after the disguised special customers and dealers are invited to see first hand the vehicle manufacturer's new flagship car bearing the prancing horse.

Internally, the vehicle is known as the F152 model but did not explain what the name of its production. Rumor has it he will be referred to as the Ferrari 620 GT.

2/25/12

2012 nascar news will unveil new things at the Daytona 500 race

Garen Nicoghosian, chairman of Ford's design team for this racecar, stuffing her body with aerodynamic packages like NASCAR cars, but without losing the characteristic curves of mass production version of Ford Fusion, for example the shape grille. The reason is, that could be emulated by the lovers of the world and the modification of four-wheel racing NASCAR.

FYI, the 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR racecar will be introduced to the public while at the Daytona 500 race that will begin to be held in February 2013.

When the Detroit Motor Show and then, apparently not only bring the Ford 2013 Ford Fusion just to be introduced to the public. But apparently they also make use of the international automotive event as a moment to introduce a prototype 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR racecar.

The move is a form of support to the Ford national race pride of Americans, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as well as an initial strategy for the sale of 2013 Ford Fusion in the future.

Ford Tourneo and Ford Transit Panel Van will be produced

Ford Tourneo and Ford Transit Panel Van will be made in Turkey, while the models with blank rear chassis will be made at Southampton, England.

Ford will display a concept vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show the Transit Tourneo to carry passengers. The figure of this vehicle is a dramatic new look and image that introduces a new family of Ford vehicles 1 ton class passenger and commercial vehicles for Europe and Asia.

Leadership of the European Ford Tourneo Stephen Odell said that would be appreciated by many customers business and tourism. Vehicle is carrying a new interior design with a focused cockpit for the driver.

The luxurious cabin seat multi-class sedan is equipped with high quality materials. In addition kabnnya also comes with new features like multi-adjustable rear seat and removable.

New features on diesel engined vehicles powered 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi 153 bhp this is SYNC can be activated by voice command, in-car connectivity system, rear camera monitor and lane departure alert.

This concept vehicle uses a new global platform that is claimed Ford was developed to provide the equivalent sedan driving dynamics, such as agility, responsive handling, improved ride comfort and reduced noise levels.

"We want to give it to the driver and the passengers in the backseat of a standard interior with the same quality and design with sedan cars, but with a more spacious space for passengers and luggage," said Ford of Europe design chief, Paul Campbell.

Seat in the rear-seat itself has a same time with a completely new design that can easily be folded into different configurations or even removed altogether.

Additionally, it will be introduced also a new variant line of Transit Panel Van in April and is expected to have a bunch of different designs Tourneo nose. The series of these new vehicles will be equipped with diesel engines the 2.2 liter Duratorq TDCi refinement and technology silengkapi Auto-Start-Stop as a standard feature.

This machine is presented in three output options is 99 bhp, 124 bhp and 153 bhp. The third engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, while the engine power channeled to the road surface in through the front wheels (front wheel drive). Transit new model is available in two long wheelbase, short wheelbase (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB).

10 supercar's assumed of wasting fuel

Having a luxury car or a supercar is very desirable. But beyond that, his strength is great and has a very high speed effect on fuel efficiency.

In the midst of oil prices continue to soar, every automaker is currently competing to create an economical car. Starting from developing diesel engines, hybrids, electric vehicles and almost all automotive manufacturers to build vehicles version of "eco". Apparently, a luxury car or a supercar is still not fully lead to efficiency. Here's a list of the most wasteful vehicles;

A. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Of the more we are in the bottom of the list, the farther from the predicate terekonomis supercar or a luxury car. Due to this one car requires 5 km / l in urban as well as 6:38 km / l for each trip taken.

2. Lamborghini Murcielago
Although all impressed with the appearance of frightening and fantastic speed, supercar bearing the raging bull has a worst emission levels. In addition, the 6.5 liter V12 engine is just a 5.53 km to a liter of petrol.

3. Bugatti Veyron
8.0-liter W16 engine is providing exceptional acceleration, but only 1 liter of gasoline soared to 3.4 km on the road as far as urban, and 5.59 km / l on highway. It turned out that the technological sophistication of the engine 10 with 4 turbochargers and intercooler, not much helped supercar utilize fuel better.

4. Bentley Azure Brooksland
Fuel consumption of a luxury car is not much different from the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Brooksland expected within a year of fuel costs by an average of 4568 dollars or about Rp 40 million, while Scaglietti only 4377 U.S. dollars (USD 39 million).

5. Ferrari 416 Scaglietti
For vehicles bearing the Prancing Horse Italian are making progress. 5.7-liter V12 engine that can shoot up to 540.40 PS, can take up to 4 km / l for the city and 6:38 km / l on the highway.

6. Maybach 57
Luxury cars at a cost of 335 500 U.S. dollars or about Rp 3 billion-an, of course not built with poor quality. However, through a 6.0-liter V12 engine that he can have a fuel absorbs at 4:25 km / l in the city and 6.8 km / l on the highway.

7. Bentley Continental GT Convertible
The pride of British cars with luxury features, it is not as good fuel consumption. Through a 6.0-liter V12 engine, this convertible needs fuel as much as 4:25 km / l in the city and 7:23 km / l on the highway.

8. Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG SUV
Do not ever think to bring this SUV before you have your own oil reserves. Because the car is capable of absorbing 4.68 km / l in urban and 5:53 km / l, with a supercharged AMG 5.4 liter V8.

9. Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
A vehicle that is capable of producing power up to 517.08 PS and accelerates from 0 - 96.56 kph in five seconds by 6.2 liter V8 engine. But in terms of "economic" wait a minute, his record for eating the fuel 4.68 km / l for the city and 5.95 km / l on the highway.

Recalling Several Nissan- produced car types

Yokohama, - Nissan car models that were identified include damage production Juke Japan and the United Kingdom, Japan assembled Serena, Patrol, Infiniti M and QX August 2009 until January 2012, Chinese assembly Tiida and Micra in India. Of the whole to be called and will be repaired, 92 679 units in Japan and according to a spokesman for the NMC has been no accidents or injuries resulting from such defects .. Added, the problem is not cause harm or injury to the model in the recall are.

Nissan Motor Co. (NMC) to recall 249,522 units of cars of various models around the world because of the condition of the sensor on the fuel rail regulator is less tight. This happens especially on a machine that uses direct injection system. If not corrected will lead to leaks in the fuel line system. Nissan says the fuel rail pressure sensor on a particular vehicle may be loosened gradually

Euro NCAP confers awards due to 2012 Honda Civic earned the highest rating of five stars for safety systems

Brussels, - With the number of accidents in Germany and Europe about 200,000 to 250,000 years ago, is expected CMBS technology can suppress these figures. Reflecting the results of Euro NCAP testing, the Honda crash test facility in Tochigi, Japan is committed to continue to conduct tests on the new Civic with a variation of the weight and size vary.

2012 Honda Civic earned the highest rating of five stars for safety systems of independent institutions Car Safety Assessment Program New Europe (Euro New Car Assessment Programme's = Euro NCAP) is delivered through a release on Wednesday (22/2). This success has extended the collection of Honda's top technology award Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) .

Testing includes the protection of motorists, passengers or pedestrians. Well, the third element of the Civic bagging the highest value, respectively 94% protection for adults, 83% in children, 69% for and 86% of pedestrian safety standards. Raihan figures beat the Jeep Compass which won two stars in adult occupant protection 61%, 76% of children, 23% and 43% of pedestrian safety standards.

Honda CMBS technology is recognized as one of the best available safety innovations. CMBS is a radar technology is integrated with the emergency braking system that was developed to help avoid collisions in the same direction moving or stationary (fixed). This system will alert the driver when a collision is coming in high speed or low speed.

2/6/12

Mercedes-Benz 300SL 1955 Gullwing in auction

LOS ANGELES - The figure of Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is a classic car which is quite rare because it was built in the 50's. So far the new Ralph Lauren and Jay Leno who is a collector of rare cars that have this antique car. As reported by carbuzz.com, Tuesday (01/24/2012) This car was completed on 20 April 1955 ago.

Along the way, Mercedes-Benz SL chassis that carries the number 550 028 which was sent to America on May 27, 1955. In 1980 the car was bought by a collector from Germany for U.S. $ 57,000 or equivalent to Rp509 million.

In 1982 this car into space 'care' for the restoration undertaken by Hill & Vaughn in Santa Monica is famous in the field of restoration and often won the Pebble Beach event.

After that the car shipped back to Germany. There, the car is re-entered the room to get a new color restoration. Finally, in 2009 this car fell into the hands of a collector Ken McBride Gullwing. Until finally the car was sent to a specialist restoration 300 SL, Rudi & Co.., In 2011 the restoration is complete, thanks to cold hands 300 SL back to normal with silver paint and interiors shades of blue.

Affairs of the heart pacemaker, the original machine is still maintained to corroborate its authenticity. Mercy gullwing produced only by 29 units worldwide. Rudge wheels alerts as well as further strengthening the Plexiglas windows of the historical value of this German car.

This car is also equipped with original tool kit, a hammer, jack, comprehensive documentation, certificate of Mercedes-Benz, owner's manual, instruction manual, spare part catalogs, books and service manuals Becker radio.

In the event Gooding & Company auction a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 1955 valued U.S. $ 4.62 million. A fantastic price for a 57-year-old car.

Carbon Ceramic Brake's applied into Nissan GT-R

MELBOURNE -The brake device named CCX (Carbon Ceramic Xtreme). Iron rotor disc of material with the same size, was developed by Alcon. This auto parts companies offer some measure of brakes that can be pinned on the super car.

Carbon ceramic brake devices Nissan GT-R includes, 400mm ventilated front discs, 385mm rear ventilated discs, calipers front 6-piston monobloc is equipped with Alcon bearing CCX-1. Rear monobloc calipers fitted with 6-piston Alcon bearing CCX-1.

"The brake system on this supercar is the most modern. Made with very high quality, stopping distance, and resistance is significantly better than the brake manufacturer," explained Director of Alcon's sales of Jonathan Edwards.

Nissan claims the GT-R has high acceleration, capable of penetrating acceleration of 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds. While the latest version of the GT-R is able to achieve acceleration of 0-60 miles / hour in 2.7 seconds.

Alcon, the company that supplies components for performance cars such as Audi, Bentley, JLR, Ariel, Noble and other cars, has just launched a carbon-ceramic brake package for the supercar, which is applied to the Nissan GT-R.

2/5/12

Miley Cyrus likes to take sportcars

Riding a sexy short jeans, the 19-year-old singer visited a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Encino, California. And he was immediately able to pay a speeding Mercedes-Benz convertible SL550 from 0-100 km per hour in 5.3 seconds.

As reported by TMZ, Miley immediately drove his new car, while a used car length behind the guards to take him to the house

Miley, however, would not seem to linger driving a luxury car because of a broken hand in his home.

Miley is a fan of fast cars. The first car was wearing was a Porsche. And it was driving when he was 16 years old. But he claimed not happy because it belonged to her mother's Porsche.

"I took my mother's car. I do not get the car I want. An old car, but but it's not too disappointing because it's a Porsche," he said recently.

"I love riding, and I am proficient. Real!" he said.

Famous actors and actresses frequently pamper themselves with luxurious luxury cars. Miley Cyrus is no exception. Miley buying a luxury car Mercedes-Benz SL550 is white. The price? Enough of U.S. $ 127,000!

World Luxury Association announced for ten 2012 Valuable Luxuryt Car

"With the phenomenon of China's currency RMB appreciation and depreciation of the euro and the number of Chinese tourists who visited Europe in 2012, the total consumption of luxury goods is expected to reach 59 billion euros which is the highest on record." WLA said.

"The purchasing power of Chinese outside China will encourage a buyer country's strongest luxury goods in the world." added that the organization

IN sparkling event that was held in Beijing, China this month, the World Luxury Association (WLA) is a non-profit research organization bestows the Top 100 most valuable luxury brand this year.

WLA's Valuable Luxury Cars of the Year 2012

1. Rolls-Royce
2. Bentley
3. Ferrari
4. Lamborghini
5. Maserati
6. Aston Martin
7. Bugatti
8. Spyker
9. Pagani
10. Koenigsegg


They sort them into 10 segments, each of which consists of the 10 best luxury brands in the fashion category, airplanes, yachts, cars, jewelry, watches, cosmetics, alcoholic beverages, luxury resorts and most innovative brands.

For the category of luxury cars, Rolls-Royce managed to perch on top of the list, followed by Bentley and Ferrari. The new brand appears surprising as Spyker (former owner of Saab) and Koeniggsegg. In that list, the name Maybach from Daimler is not visible.