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NEW YORK - When acquiring Chrysler, Fiat analysts assess the move will backfire. Because Chrysler has three times the owner change in a few short years!
Chief Executive Officer of Fiat, Sergio Marchionne said the company had to wait until conditions get better. "The uncertainty of the future of European economic slow process that must be run Fiat, namely investment and expansion in Europe," Marchionne quoted from Autonews (6 / 12).
Marchionne is also pessimistic about the European Union (EU) may increase the exchange rate of euro this week. "There are 50 more chances. Within one to two months ahead, we will see the euro have to struggle to restore its credibility," he continued.
This week is a very important moment for the European economy. France and Germany are trying to change the budget to boost market confidence and avoid a debt crisis became more severe.
Fiat with five plants in Italy assessed continues to lose money. To offset the deteriorating European economy, positive income diverted by relying on Chrysler. Meanwhile, Chrysler also has the burden of debt 7 billion U.S. dollars to repay government bailout funds from the U.S. and Canada due to bankruptcy in 2008.
Madrid - The battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona in El Clasico is still waiting for the weekend. But the aura of heat has been felt at this time. The comments came said-replication, the car manufacturer Audi also utilize the heat of the atmosphere for a car ad featuring the Audi A1 fight these two sworn enemies.
Enliven the atmosphere, Audi also released the latest video ad with a pair of Audi A1 main character who is clad in 'uniform' of white Real Madrid and red-blue Barcelona.
In the ad pages are uploaded to Youtube, the two cars collided with each other and the ability of air-slalom prowess at a location. Cones're also prepared for both the eternal enemies.
After a slalom's here and there, it displays a picture of two football players who are fighting over a ball from the former tire being dragged. This video has been viewed by nearly seven thousand people.
Audi A1's supported by two variants namely petrol engine capacity of 1200 cc petrol engine with 86 PS power and capacity of 1400 cc petrol engine with 122 PS power. Both engines have embraced technology to TFSI (Turbo Fuel Stratified Gasoline Direct Injection).
There is also a diesel engine are presented in three variants, among others, 1400 cc, 1,600 cc and 2,000 cc equipped with common rail injection technology.
In addition there are a number of advanced features embedded in this brand-new car. Ranging from audio remote-controlled central locking system, rearview mirror with power-adjustable, power windows, driver seat regulator, to head airbags.
Leaked look of Toyota FT-86 of which it is a twin of the Toyota Subaru BRZ is poured in a video of duration 1 minute 9 seconds. Thus was launched Motorauthority, Thursday (24/11/2011).
Previously a variety of leaks have been obtained by the Japanese media ranging from brochures, manuals and specifications, not someone else now, but Toyota's own leaked it.
Toyota deliberately leaked the hot look of the car that will soon be officially launched at the Tokyo Motor Show.
In the video revealed how the car was made, from inspiration, to the concept of creation as outlined in the form of sketches until finally shaped a whole car.
Also clearly seen that the machine that will be picked up this car is a boxer engine as long as this continues to be discussed.
In the previous leaks have revealed that the car that will use rear-wheel drive system, aka a rear wheel drive it will apply the machine is placed in front (front engine).
The boxer engine with a capacity of 1998 cc which will be capable of producing power up to 147 kW (200 hp) at 7,000 rpm with the propeller torque reaching 205 Nm at 6600 rpm. Kitchen runway Toyota's FT-86 is probably the machine that was adopted from Subaru engine which is known to expertly make a boxer engine. Moreover, Toyota's FT-86 is also known to be the twin brother of Subaru BRZ.
In the low-spec model Toyota claims that the FT-86 is able to consume 7.7 liters per 100 km with a combination of road conditions. While the high-spec model of consumption is more efficient again, reaching 8.1 liters per 100 km.
For weight, the car has a tank capacity of up to 50 liters of gasoline weighs 1210 kg for the FT-86 low-spec and 1230 kg for the FT-86 high-spec. So the 6-speed automatic transmission which carried the FT-86 high-spec has a weight difference of up to 20 kg compared to FT-86 that uses a low-spec 6-speed manual transmission.
Even so, all models of this car will be equipped with a variety of devices ranging from standard Vehicle Stability Control (ESC), six airbags, an adjustable steering wheel and rear seat can be folded-pairs for two passengers.
At present the type of high-spec HID headlamp, automatic headlights, front fog lights, leather steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (auto only), aluminum pedals, keyless entry and start, to climate control.
Car body is then supported by eight 16-inch alloy rims for the FT-86 low-spec and 17 inch for high-spec. On his body there will be ventilation to cool the front and rear disc brake although for low-spec model in the rear vents eliminated.
According to the plan, the production version of Toyota's sports car, FT-86 will soon make its debut next week in Tokyo. Test drive at Fuji Speedway Toyota was already prepared for the journalists.
DETROIT, - In connection with the turn of the new CEO, Bill Ford hinted in a statement, "Having a successful plan and ensure business continuity, is the main task of the board of directors,".
Ford Motor Company is looking for a new candidate surrogate big boss Alan Mulally to be a "driver" the new company. Mulally who is now 66 years old began joining Ford in September 2006 from the Boeing Company and is expected to retire two years.
internal According to The Wall Street Journal (6 / 12), Ford saw a few potential candidates to replace Mulally's strategic position. From the internal, Mark Fields, 50, Executive in Charge Ford America and Joe Hinrichs, who led operational Ford in Asia Pacific.
external From the outside, there are ua former Ford executive, John Krafcik who currently serves as CEO of Hyundai Motor Company of North America and Phil Martens, CEO of Novelis Incorporated, manufacturer of aluminum.
In addition, Automotive News also include two additional candidates, namely Lewis Booth, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Ford and Jim Farley, Group Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service Ford.
A spokesman for Ford to make sure, the company is not in a hurry to find a replacement Mulally. Commissioner Ford, Bill Ford Junior is indicated FMC should immediately seek a replacement candidate Mulally.
"It has a strong list of internal candidates ready to support the company and directors. But, in addition to monitoring the development of internal candidates, we also look at the outside environment as one source," explains Bill.
the Great Gain Mulally on Ford's achievement can not be doubted. Finally, successful to keep Ford as the only U.S. brand that is not ruined. Even in 10 consecutive quarters, Ford managed to record positive growth, including gains 1.65 billion U.S. dollars in the third quarter of this year.
DELHI, - This is a prime recall conducted Nano, after November 2010 was rumored to conduct similar campaigns for several cars on fire (August 2010). At that time, Tata Motors're managed to prove the incident was not the fault of the factory and the public accepted the denial of recall. But this time, Tata Motors could no longer be dodged!
Once reported some burning cars, Tata Motors ended up doing a mass improvement campaign (recall) of 1.45 Laks or 145,000 units of the Nano in India. But it should be noted, "recall" this time has nothing to do with fire! The reason, the motor starter.
Some Nano owners have trouble starting the engine ignition of Nano despite already played in the position "ignition". This problem was originally found on the Nano facelift which was recently launched. Tata Motors decided to "recall".
Tata Motors is contacting all consumers to check their vehicle to the authorized repair shop. All repairs and replacement parts for free. Compensation, Tata had to spend around 110 Crore.
California - With the treat of luxury and exclusive services, The Midnight Rider peg limousine rental rate is U.S. $ 1,000 per hour. Rates do not include rates for the two drivers, servants consisting of five beautiful women, bartenders, as well as operators.
You want to enjoy a long night at a holiday feast by tracing streets in major cities in the United States? Newer news from The Midnight Rider, a special car rental service company in Southern California, United States, is appropriate for you to refer to.
Limousine weighs over 25 tons with a length of 21 feet and uses 22 tires. The cabin partitioned into three separate room or lounge area. Predicate 'Biggest and Toughest Universal Limousine' it has been confirmed as the Guinness Book of World Records.
Each room equipped with bar, toilet, couch, big screen television, as well as dedicated phone lines. Three-room addition, there is a kitchen, toilets and meeting rooms. Total passengers can be transported it to 40 people not including servants and chauffeurs.
Only, the company did not specify the engine limousine. Pamela Bartholemew, the owner, stating only that limousine-powered 435 horsepower. He said the company took seven years, from 1997 to 2004 to build a limousine that.
Interestingly, 90 percent of the 4200 components in the interior made specifically and not mass production. Frame made of stainless steel that the steel joints using welding systems used on aircraft.
"The style of decoration and arrangement of space is the theme of the interior of presidential Pullman limousine in 1870," Pamela said.
Nafpaktos - Audi Q7 seen on the streets of Las Vegas, United States, and Nafpaktos, Greece, earlier this week. Only, do not mention whether the engine of the SUV that has undergone significant changes.
Audi Q7 regular version carries 3,000 cc V6 petrol engine equipped with a supercharger. The engine produces power 272 hp at 4750-6500 rpm and torque of 400 Newton meters at 2250 rpm. Consumption of 10.7 liters of gas for a distance of 100 kilometers.
Armed with that power, this SUV can accelerate from 0-100 kilometers per hour (kph) in just 7.9 seconds. Even capable of racing up to 225 kph.
For pop and R & B, Justin Bieber, a beautiful girl Selena Gomez has infiltrates in the deepest recesses of the heart. She felt that her idol will not be replaced and loose so that he would do anything to attract the idol of the heart.
Including the time Selena was deeply interested in the car Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) Range Rover owned by Justin. "In order to satisfy her boyfriend, Justin willing to spend U.S. $ 160 thousand to buy a Range Rover and the polish on Project Kahnmodifier," said someone close to Justin, as reported by the Toronto Sun and autoguide.com, Sunday, 20 November 2011.
Range Rover with a customized makeup was immediately sent from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, to the Gomez home in Los Angeles. Bradford is a city where the famous modifier, Project Kahn, is located.
Newer Range Rover is equipped with special features worth U.S. $ 80 thousand. Features include a special sound system made by a company of German origin as well as first-class leather sheets to cover some of the interior. The car also uses a special paint for the body and Cosworth engines.
Only, good spokesman Justin and Project Kahn was not willing to disclose the performance of the Range Rover engine special. To be sure, the company modifier subscriptions in the world famous artists such as British soccer star Wayne Rooney and Katie Price's television series called the Range Rover is a very special customized.
Previously, as reported by gtspirit.com and dallasnews.com, JB - Justin Bieber close calls - have modified the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe 2011 model with the style of his Batman car. Modification process that was completed in early November and then was done by West Coast Customs (WCC), a company renowned modifier of Corona, California, United States.
Friedlinghaus Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of WCC, said, this young man Strartford, Ontario, Canada, March 1, 1994, that it also has a good sense of car modifications for youths his age. JB has been also noted as a young star who likes to collect a super car.
Guangzhou - Well now, on the model of year 2012 are shown in the Guangzhou Auto Show, as reported by China Car Times, Tuesday (11/22/2011) looks different changes made Chery Automobile in the flagship car.
Chinese automobile manufacturer, Chery continues to writhe. Now, Chery showed the latest face of the Chery QQ, but with the same engine.
In China, Chery QQ is a chinese car a million people, is very easy to see this car on the streets of the bamboo curtain country. Figures of 1 million units was reached in May 2011.
Such changes can be seen in design both front and rear bumpers, as well as in the interior that looks more stylish than ever before even though the line of Daewoo Matiz and Chevrolet Spark which it's imitated still visible.
The launch of this high-performance cars of M series to strengthen sales.
"In the year 2012 we expect sales tomorrow M series continues to rise. And next year we will introduce the M5. Right now we just have the variant of 1M coupe, M3, X5 M and X6 M," .
Since its launch early 2011, BMW M Series family has sold as many as 46 units. The figure rose 2-fold compared to sales of BMW M Series last year.
BMW M Series Unit 46 consists of a BMW M Coupe as many as 24 units, BMW M3 Sedan 4 units, 4 units of the BMW M3 Coupe, and BMW X5 M 4 units and not behind the BMW X6 M 4 units.
it was added for the statement that, with continued growth of economy to make lovers of premium vehicles is increasing.
The BMW officers also hoped the crisis that struck Europe is expected to not be too severe an impact on ground water.
"We will try to push sales of series of M. And we remain optimistic that BMW will be well received. it's seen with economic growth is more improved, stable interest rates remain, the political situation remains safe,".
As reported by gizmag, Tuesday (11/22/2011), a company based in Hong Kong namely Chinavasion started selling a device that replaces the usual mirror with entertainment features.
During this one technology that has been frequently used in the car is equipped with a rearview mirror of GPS, and Bluetooth such as Ford, Toyota and Mazda. But now the mirror will have entertainment features, namely, to play the game.
In addition to playing a wide touchscreen of games, mirrors that can play different types of multimedia files. Best of the DVR feature, this mirror can record everything that happens in the car.
There is another camera that helps separate parking. However, Chinavasion also provide inside rearview camera that can record video (AVI, MOV, ASF, MP4, WMV) with a resolution of 640 x 480 at 30 fps. All data were recorded to SD or Micro SD with a capacity of 32 GB. Standard with a rearview mirror designed to be an ordinary car and requires no installation or setup process. Rearview mirror equipped with a charger that directly connect to the DC connector on the car.
Just because its more sophisticated view mirror is also equipped with a microphone and speaker that makes the rider can call or receive calls from mobile phones connected via Bluetooth.
What else could it be expected from a used car collision? May end up in landfills only. But for Ferrari class cars, definitely it's still worth for every iron steel.
At first, as reported by The Sun, Tuesday (22/11/2011) Molinelli customers who want to organize the arrival of his house. Subscribers were asked Molinelli create something unique at home.
Molinelli think hard and then find it's a crazy idea. He was looking for a truly Ferrari destroyed in the collision. Looking forFerrari wreck was not an easy matter.
"Can you imagine, it does not happen every day. But with a little luck, we found the car in the garage, and the owner agreed to sell it," he said.
Because it's difficult to disassemble Ferrari, Molinelli had asked for expert assistance. But finally he did it himself.
"I decided to make (coffee table) itself with the former Ferrari material, wood, cement, paint and varnish," he said.
The result, a unique table with wrecks Ferrari in it. You are interested in making the same thing with your car is damaged?
Arizona - As reported by The Daily Courier, Wednesday (11/23/2011), 24-year-old girl named Michelle Watson's fight when it will be arrested.
If it was drunk from drinking too much, sometimes people act in spite of himself. A young woman doing things that probably will be remembered forever by the police officer penilangnya.
Arguably this is a unique story. When it got to the police, Watson did not act like other people who bowed sluggish when photographed by the police.
He even smiled broadly as he held up two thumbs. Be suspect of the most unique images ever obtained of Arizona police.
Initially witnesses saw Watson driving a Honda Civic while intoxicated. Watson drove his car and was hit with a zigzag. Unique story from Drunk girl, Michelle Watson
When police approached the car and asked Watson Watson to perform sobriety test, Watson refused and issued harsh words.
Not enough with that, when police searched her bag and attempt to handcuff Watson, ouchh, Watson then kicked pubic police ticket with his right knee.
The policeman then struggled with Watson and handcuffed the woman was drunk and put into a patrol car. Watson was in the car would not shut up, he kept kicking the car until the police finally forced Watson to remain silent.
NEW YORK - When acquiring Chrysler, Fiat analysts assess the move will backfire. Because Chrysler has three times the owner change in a few short years!
