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F1 bossBernie Ecclestone circus has given an extension of time to the executive committee race in Austin after they were unable to complete the contract. FIA make sure 2012 F1 calendar not to change and progress as much as 20 series, as was announced last August. Including the organization in Austin, Texas, although undoubtedly the construction of the circuit.
Next season, the race started from Australia on 18 March and ending in Brazil, 25 November.
2012 F1 calendar
March 18 Australian Grand Prix
March 25 Malaysian GP
15 April the Chinese GP
22 April Bahrain GP
Spanish GP May 13
May 27 Monaco GP
June 10 Canadian Grand Prix
June 24 Grand Prix of Europe
July 8 British GP
July 22 German Grand Prix
July 29 Hungarian GP
2 September GP Belgium
9 September GP Italy
23 September Singapore GP
October 7 Japanese GP
October 14 Korean GP
October 28 India GP
4 November Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
18 November U.S. GP
Brazilian Grand Prix 25 November
F1 Bahrain doubt also can be done because the impairment is still continuing. But, next year's entry in the calendar and it still obtain ration of April.
LONDON - Dodge Darts will be assembled at the factory Chrysler Group's Belvidere Assembly, Illinois. Here also place assembly Dodge Caliber, only stopped production last November, and the assembly of the Jeep Patriot Jeep Compass serta.
Dodge Dart is scheduled to arrive in the next year with three engine options. Three engine options include 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter World Gas engines and 1.4-liter turbocharged units mengadospi of the Abarth 500.
2.0-liter engine will produce 158 horsepower power, while the 2.4-liter engine capacity of producing 175 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. For the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine unit is still not known how much energy can be issued.
Dodge Dart is in development with Fiat Group has the advantage with a double clutch transmission 9-speed ZF.
DUBAI, - Jerod Shelby - Shelby Supercar owners - said it deliberately joined the exhibition to introduce the product while enhancing brand presence (brand awarness) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
"This is a great car show was phenomenal for us and could sell 10 cars in a single cast. We do not intend to sell cars in Dubai, just want to look for local partners as distributors and introduce our brand," revealed by Jerod Shelby.
Are curious to see its original form, could see in the video.
Shelby intention to follow the exhibition of "Dubai International Motor Show" to display Tuatara, mid-November and then want to look for local partners. American car manufacturers in particular makes it even supersport car profit.
Imagine, tuatara worth 1.3 million U.S. dollars per unit and Shelby took 10 units. Everything is sold out in just five days exhibition.
The car as diecast's Jeep Wrangler 2-door. it's inserted in a die cast box like packaging that is usually on display in a shop window. But because the original car, all devices such as engines, interiors, and all features can be used.
diecast or toy car's typically sized in the box 1:43, 1:28, 1:18, or other. But this die cast has different sizes of 1-1 according to the size of the original. Yup, this is a real car.
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.