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BMW's involvement in the film titled by "Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol" is making a new standard in marketing strategies via entertainment (entertainment marketing). The involvement of BMW products in the character in the movie makes the audience a greater emotional closeness. In addition to film, BMW also entered into another world of global entertainment, including television series, music videos, and video games.
"Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol" recruits BMW
"This step is not merely paved the way more spacious and have wide coverage by global media, but also managed to target and attract new interest groups to the brand," wrote the BMW.
BMWI want to "show off" new products are involved in wide-screen impressions Hollywood production. Some of the latest models, ranging from the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, the BMW X3, BMW 6 Series Convertible, BMW 1 Series until, appearing in action films adventure lasted 133 minutes.
"We are very proud to support the creation of this film full of suspense as it brings the action to a higher level. This is an appropriate means for BMW to showcase the cars and the high technology we have,".
ENGLAND, - People in the Toyota, as reported by the British magazine Autocar has leaked that the Auris - have benefited from the collaboration of the BMW-Toyota. Most rapid, 2014 Toyota Auris already use the technology of the automobile manufacturer from Bavaria.
BMW four-cylinder engine provides 1.6 and 2.0 liter turbocharged diesel. This supplies in return from the joint development of lithium-ion batteries. But Toyota will not share hybrid technology, while the diesel engine should not be used on the Lexus.
1.6-liter diesel engine now used in the Mini Cooper D models have the power 82kW and 270Nm torsion. Medium power on the 1.8-liter gasoline engine that is used for Auris now powered 100 kW. For fuel consumption, diesel giving 3.8 liters per 100 km.
Although sales of the Auris is already quite high, but Toyota still wants to increase its popularity, at least in Europe and possibly Australia. In connection already established cooperation with BMW, the largest automobile manufacturers in Japan it will install the BMW turbo diesel engine in the Auris.
TOKYO-The latest technologyis expected tobecome one of thetoolsof effectiveauto theftdeterrent.Althoughsounds a bitodd at first, this discoverycould actuallyfunctionasa system that worksreasonably accurate,and veryrare, ifthere aretwo peoplewith thesameidentification.
However,therestillareabigquestion,what ifone day,the driverexperienceda change in weight?
Whilethe engineersto competein technological advancementssuch asautomobileenginesand drive systems,the Institute ofAdvancedIndustrial TechnologyinTokyoto developanew discovery.The scientistsmanaged to makecar seats thatcanprevent thecarfromtheft.
How so?OnJokisthatthere are360sensorsscatteredandfunctioningmeasure pressure,contactarea,as well asother factors.So,whenoccupied,thenimmediatelyidentified thedriver'sseat.The informationcapturedsensorsare sent toa computertoget theaccuracy ofa previously recordeddata,andsystemidentificationinthe upholsterycanproduceaccurate dataup to 98percent.According to a reportthe data obtainedJapanesebusiness daily,Nikkei.
When I first sawthe figure ofthe MazdaMPVwasimpressedordinary.Understandably,a conservativepostureandis common!
If there is anydifference,of course,the frontface ofa moremodernanddynamic, headlightsandfog lights,how to openandclose theside doorandreardesign ofthe rearcombination lampsplusexhaust tip.
We can only judge this Mazda8 normal appearance! Glance at the Kijang Innova, Previa or Mitubishi Grandis. The question that may arise, why Mazda put it in the premium segment?
Centre Speaker AC also can also be set individually, between the driver and front passanger, it can be also behind. MPV is also already equipped with center speaker that produces theater effects when used to play DVDs.
Another addition is the monitors outside temperature which is above the system information. Mirrors can be folded by pressing a button. Moreover, in addition to the rear camera for parking, also for tire repair kit.
So, for those who actually opened the deflated tire or a leak, it can make the appearance and increase wind with gear ang accompanied on this MPV.
For color, the options are available by Metropolitan Gray Mica (gray), Crystal White Pearl Mica (White) and Back Sparkling Mica (Black).
Exterior To answer, we must look at the exterior and interior details of this MPV. On the exterior, Mazda MPV trying to make it more stylish appearance, or stylish. This is seen from the lower bumper grille design is impressive dynamic with chrome accents, fog lamps with diamond-like design house.
Another technology is installed for xenon headlights (for melee) with autolevelling that can be disabled, type rear sliding side door is equipped with "power door" and remote, LED type rear combination lamps, and exhaust with two holes, rear spoiler with lights Srem (yes familiar!) and sun-roof. Interior In the interior, is very obvious with luxurious upholstery and door trim smooth leather-clad. In accordance with the target consumers, second-row seats can pamper and please passengers. This seat is also equipped with a heated body!
As for why the third line - smaller - aimed at children. Nevertheless also for adults with head and leg room is limited.
The doors, sliding side can be opened via the remote or the buttons in the car. It was all very pleasant. Can also be operated via a remote thin, similar to the card. To turn on machine, turned the knob on the right side steering wheel.
The sliding door is equipped with a "safe mechanisme Hour", to prevent limb pinched when the door is closed. Rear side doors can be opened 785 mm, which allows passengers out of the cabin.
The second and third seat can be regulated by a variety of positions, from sitting to relax until bedtime. In addition it also provided plenty of places to put a variety of equipment ranging from gloves, place of drinking stuff and so on. On the ceiling of the front there is also a box for glasses.
FRANKFURT, - This time, the cardiac pacemaker used a twin of the Evora's 3.5-liter capacity with a power of about 345 hp. Do not underestimate these figures because the resulting acceleration is fast enough, considering that weighs only 1080 kg. In fact according to them, time records inscribed only a second adrift of Ferrari 458 Italian equally under 8 seconds to reach 160 km / h from rest.
To support the aerodynamic car, it looks like a bit of swelling changes the dimension and change the front spoiler and the strengthening of an exotic character design at the stern. Similarly, the feel of a cabin that is also changing with 2 design options, Premium and Premium Sport.
In terms of handling and stability, Lotus is already quite have a name, Dynamic Performance Management technologies are available to give some character choices to drive, Touring, Sport and DPM Off if you intend to feel wild Exige. Pirelli P Zero tires are believed to provide good grip when maneuvering and maximum speed.
Lotus also provides an option for those who really want to feel the sensation of driving a race car with an additional mode of 'Race'. Where's the traction control, launch control and track-optimized at all did not work.
In offisial, Lotus has not announced the results of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are produced. Info is planned to be released later this month (30 / 9). For those interested please be patient, because the car costing £ 40,000 or about Rp527 million will be rolled out this new end of 2011.
As one of the sports car manufacturer, Lotus Exige again presents a lightweight carrying a supercharged V-6 engine. This comes after the S variant had a vacuum in the UK due to engine 1.8-liter 4-cylinder Toyota supplied failed emissions tests.
BEIJING, -. Audi until now still remains as the first rank the best-selling premium brand in China. With these provisions, the brand with the four rings logo is lined up, eager to shift the position of BMW as a manufacturer of premium cars in the world in 2015.
This year Audi has succeeded in stepping over Mercedes-Benz as the runner-up luxury car manufacturer in the world. In the land of bamboo curtain, Audi recorded sales boost to 69 percent (from January to November 2011). While BMW's 9.8 percent growth approaching 24 percent and Mercedes. BMW challenge Audi
slide Germany Chinese premium car market in Germany as well as the opportunity to shift the world's largest market after the U.S. this year. First eleven months of this year, the premium car market in China rose 39 percent to 939,000 units. According to Jenny Gu, an analyst of LMC Automotive in Shanghai, China, while in Germany is predicted to only 914,000 units.
Further, the growth of car sales in China next year an estimated 16 percent. While Germany is only 4.4 percent. This makes China soon transform the German as a major market premium brand car ..
The three largest premium car brand in the world, BMW AG, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, are now equally rely on China to sustain its global sales in 2012. Dependence of the three German manufacturers to China is quite large because their main markets, Europe, the economic crisis.
ROME - As reported by Carbuzz, Monday (11/26/2011) it is still a rumor and has not been confirmed directly by the Lamborghini officially. If the rumors are true, then all around the world Aventador will be recalled and repaired at Lamborghini dealers in each country.
However, after rumors circulated, many users Aventador in some countries admitted if it is not going to happen. Despite Lamborghini party shall bear all repair costs.
But no one has obtained certainty about when Lamborghini will recall Aventador globally.
In recent years many cases of recall or withdrawal back to the supercars in the world, having attracted 458 Italian Ferrari, Lamborghini is now which is the Italian supercar manufacturer plans recall Aventador's newest model.
JAPAN, - In India, a few days ago also launched Micra diesel engined 1.5-liter 4-cylinder 8 valves supplied from Renault subsidiary. Maximum power reaches 64 HP and 160 Nm of torque with fuel consumption of 23 miles per one liter atai 4.34 liters per 100 km.
According to Nissan in India, Micra diesel is only for the domestic market. The choice of 1.5-liter engine for the adjustment of market prices. Although in India itself actually need a small engine and Nissan said it took the high cost of cardiac pacemakers are small because they have memenihi Euro 6 standards.
To Kuro black color Nissan claims are new, namely Black Sapphire. 'm Shiro, consumers have two choices, Pearl or Alabaster. What distinguishes the previous Micra on the interior, where this new model has a sleek effect dashboard and seat design lighter according to the city car class.
About the price, for the UK market, 1.2-liter engine cars with manual transmission priced at 11,550 pounds sterling. Also available CVT transmission and DIG-S engine.
Detroit - A wave of recall or recall in the automotive world back there. Now gilira Nissan and his brother, who must carry out a recall Infiniti. No fewer than six models of both brands of the latest to be pulled.
In the stronghold of Infiniti, there is a crossover utility vehicle model year 2011 Infiniti FX and Infiniti M sedan to be withdrawn due to potential defects that could cause oil leaks.
According to the automakers, some of the bolts that connect the oil cooler and engine oil filters are not produced by the power of the correct specification.
This means that the bolts could be broken at some point and could potentially cause oil leakage.
And if that happens, then the oil pressure in the vehicle will drop and the engine has problems which can ultimately increase the risk of accidents.
In addition, leakage of oil is also potentially will overflow into the street and of course would also endanger other motorists.
There are approximately 14.7000 cars that are affected as a result it will be experienced despite the possibility just cars Nissan and Infiniti in the United States alone.
But definitely, Nissan has promised that they will replace the bolts on cars with Nissan and Infiniti's new bolts free.
The recall Nissan production cars is adjacent to a previous recall they do on a phenomenal car Nissan Juke due to defects in the turbo engine and component-lock door.
Seine-SAINT DENIS, - The new C3 market at lower prices than its predecessor, Citroen did not reduce or minimize the design features of the 'Obsidian' black and 'Polar' white city car. Even this latest variant received additional aero kit as standard equipment, 16-inch rims, front fog lights and chrome trim patterned on the bottom of the front bumper. While the interior, the dash pattern changed into a white color.
In the sector of energy production, VT 1.4i engine which has a 72 PS power is still a mainstay. The use of fuel consumption is claimed to C3 is able to record 20 km / liter for the city. And CO2 emissions released 139 g / km.
After several days the appearance of variants of the Nissan Micra Kuro and Shiro in the UK, Citroen C3 also launched a new variant also with similar colors (black and white) as a competitor to the Japanese product. The price was, for C3 Black and White £ 300 cheaper than previous models.
Statementsas reportedAutoguide.comBMWsays thatthe carwent into productionin April2012."This carstillusesthe same engine,butits poweris much greaterthanks to the use of triturbo."
Version of theBMW X6is able toaccelerate from 0-100kilometers perhour,only takes about4.7seconds.Thedumpgasemissionsby 28MGP.
New Delhi - As reported by the official website of Tata Motors on Monday (11/21/2011) power Nano is now reaching 38 PS (formerly 35 PS) and torque of 51 Nm (previously 48 Nm).
The weight was reduced to 600 kg. All these improvements have helped to improve fuel efficiency Tata Nano from 23.6 km / liter to 25.4 km / liter. Levels of CO2 production is now owned by Tata Nano are now only 92.7 g / km or lower among production cars in India.
Uniquely, this new Tata Nano prices remained unchanged with the standard Nano in price range of Rs 1.40 lakh, Rs 1.7 lakh in the CX and LX at Rs 1.96 lakh.
Universal cheapest car Tata Nano from India to clean up. Car body now has a more aggressive line that ultimately makes this car so it looks fresh.
Car manufactured by Tata Motors is carrying a variety of changes that seem refreshing. Outline design of the model year 2012 Tata Nano comes with a groove 10 firmly together with the presence of color choices that make this car look sporty.
Other exterior changes include new rims and mirror design that is also new. Both parts are often complained of by the majority of buyers first.
On the inside, the changes also make do with the color theme more lively. In addition, Tata Motors has also made improvements on AC to make it more efficient but still feels cold.
Stop there? Apparently not. Because the manufacturer of India has also made improvements in this sector of its flagship car engine.