1/11/12

Will.I.Am, Black Eyed Peas, transforms creative song into Modification House

Los Angeles - Description of the car is still very minimal. Just mentioned that the parts taken from Chrysler and will use the audio device product Dr. Dre. Information that he made the TV show, "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" some time ago, as quoted Ballerstatus, Thursday (01/05/2012).

"I went to Chrysler and get a lot of parts certified legal for use on the road. Furthermore, I'm not too giddy about the configuration of the airbag. So stay maintain chassis, we make the body, including the interior and audio devices ... is interesting and cool," he said to Jay Leno.


Will.I.Am, Black Eyed Peas, transforms creative song into Modification House

Will.I.Am actually intends to build home modifications for a good cause. "I'm actually a crazy rich technology, and invest to make a car so that my friends from among the lower classes in Los Angeles to work ...."

However noble the intentions answered with scorn because besides his car was not even considered tacky better than product liability, Will apparently also missed in describing his car.

As presented Jalopnik, the car was not a Chrysler, but "obviously DeLorean". Later it is known that his car (which was DeLorean) had entered the TV show about cars custom West Coast Customs Reality Show, and was built with the addition of body skirt.

Rapper Will.I.Am is also known as a personnel of Black Eyed Peas group will introduce his IAMAUTO home modifications. Along with that, also launched a two-door sports car with a body skirt that is messing and massive IAMAUTO work.

1/10/12

2013 Cadillac ATS follows race arena with BMW 3-series

DETROIT - GM also confirmed that the latest generation of ATS will be available in a version of the All-whell-drive (AWD) and the use of independent rear suspension and front suspension is of MacPherson double.

"Cadillas ATS is car that much sought-after consumers. Until now the car market is mainly in the United States is quite high. Therefore, we give the green light at the request of the consumer during this and be prepared as a competitor to the BMW 3-Series, "said GM's senior vice president of Global Product Development, Mary Barra.

2013 Cadillac ATS follows race arena with BMW 3-series

General Motors (GM) Cadillac ATS will be exhibiting at the 2013, Detroit Auto Show 2012. 2013 Cadillac ATS is prepared to rival the BMW 3-series that has been circulating in the automotive market the United States (U.S.) first.

As reported by autoevolution, Monday (01/09/2012) This new generation of Cadillac ATS will be one of the most popular consumer model, especially in the United States (U.S.) as well as being a very competitive rival to the BMW.

This latest generation of ATS will be able to display better acceleration in accordance with the tradition of Cadillac. However, the issue price of the car, the management of General Motors can not be sure.

Regarding the kitchen runway, ATS will be equipped with 2.0-liter turbo engine that can give off energy up to 270 hp and 2.5-liter turbo engine that can provide power to 200 hp and 3.6-liter V6 engine with maximum power to 320 hp. Transmission options are also two options, namely manual and automatic.



Suzuki Ertiga show the optimum perfomance

DELHI, - Ertiga actual figure has emerged since June 2011 and successfully captured by the camera are conducting tests in India. Even the choice of name Ertiga been leaked since September and is ready to become Suzuki's next global product, in India also Indonesia.

Suzuki launched a step in the arena for Ertiga, Delhi Auto Expo next month (January 2012). Before the launch day, let us see what are equipped with Suzuki at low multipurpose vehicle, the prospective challenger, Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia in Indonesia.
Machine

Suzuki Ertiga equip with two petrol engine options. First, a capacity of 1372 cc engine with variable-valve timing system (VVT) has a maximum power of 96 ps and torque of 13 kgm. Second, the 1.3-liter diesel engine Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) with 90 PS power and 20.39 kgm of torque.

For Indonesia, confirmed petrol variant will be a mainstay. For diesel, Suzuki need to think again because the quality of diesel in Indonesia is still not assured. About the price, indeed there is no certainty. However, leaks from Suzuki Indonesia to ensure the price will be competing head-to-head with Avanza-Xenia.


Platform

Ertiga produced using the Ritz platform and a low product multipurpose vehicle (MPV), the first Suzuki in India. The design is similar to the Ritz, but it forms the main lights (headlight) like Swift. Quite sporty bumper with large airdam. The rear spoiler given on the glass, plus brake lights, so it became more stylized.

In terms of dimensions, 7-passenger MPV is longer (4265 mm) from the Avanza Veloz (4120 mm). Including wheelbase, 2740 mm Ertiga the longer 85 mm (2655 mm).

Ertiga interior feels luxurious because it uses a combination of two shades of beige and gray. Dashboard design is plucked from Swift. Not to forget there 2DIN CD player and audio control buttons on the steering wheel (it seems to the most luxurious variant).

In India, Suzuki just release Ertiga in two variants, namely ZXi and ZDi. However, in Indonesia, Suzuki will likely offer several packages of features and additional accessories.

Forbes' list of best-selling car's unveiled


For the best-selling car model in the world, Toyota appeared to still be voiced by placing the Corolla as the best-selling car on Earth.

Manufactured in 15 countries and sold more than 140 markets, the Corolla is the perfect definition of a best-selling car. In 2011, Toyota has sold an estimated 1.02 million Corollas, down about 2 percent from a year earlier.

Thus the results of projections revealed by IHS Global Insight and quoted by Forbes, Tuesday (27/12/2011).

Even cars like the Wuling Sunshine China has been able to speak better than a row of Honda car with a projected sell 943 thousand cars in 2011 and became the number 3 best-selling car in the world.

Korean car manufacturer Hyundai began as popular. Hyundai Elantra deliver success as one of the popular car. The car is in Korea known as the Avante is projected to be able to sell 1.01 million units. Whereas two years ago did not even get a list of the top 10 best-selling car.

"When natural disasters occur, consumers around the world are beginning to realize, 'Wow, there are products that are really good out there other than Toyota and Honda," said senior analyst Rebecca Lindland of IHS Global Insight as quotation from Forbes, Tuesday ( 12/27/2011).

In addition to Hyundai Elantra, the brother, KIA also has little to say after successfully market new KIA Rio with the prediction of 815,000 units, up from sales of 500,000 units in the previous generation Kia Rio. Even in Iran, cars made and sold by MCH partners, SAIPA managed to make Rio a Persian ruler in the country.

American manufacturers were not to be outdone, Ford Focus and Fiesta put the car as best-selling car in the world.

Forbes' list of best-selling car :

one. 1.02 million units of Toyota Corolla
two. Hyundai Elantra 1.01 million units
three. 943,000 units of the Wuling Sunshine
four. 919 000 units of Ford Focus
five. KIA Rio 815 337 units
six. 781 147 units of Ford Fiesta
seven. Volkswagen Jetta 745 000 units
eight. 726,000 units of Toyota Camry
nine. 691 000 units of Chevrolet Cruze
ten. Volkswagen Golf 648 000 units
twelve. Volkswagen Passat 565 000 units
eleven. Honda Civic 555,000 units


Honda does not like Toyota are still able to maintain a best-selling car model even though exposed to various disasters. Year 2011 was a year for the gray Honda supply shortage due to various natural disasters.

Sales of the Honda Civic one of the models fell 12.5 percent compared to 2010. Two years ago the Civic became the fifth most popular car in the world, but this year with estimated sales of 555,071 units, the Civic does not even enter the top 10 list.

The momentum of the fall of Japan is also used by European manufacturers such as Volkswagen to overhaul the design of their cars like the Jetta, Golf and Passat are then deliver them into one of the best-selling car in the world. Chevrolet Cruze is also squeezed into the list of best-selling car.

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan, floods in Thailand to the strengthening of the yen makes Toyota's sales in free fall in the arena of the automotive world to make the crown of the world's biggest car seller must also be detached from the head.





the safest car's given to Volvo C30, S60, S80, XC60 and XC90

NEW YORK-Volvo seems to continue to retain his title as automobile manufacturers concentrated in providing security for customers. This was demonstrated by awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in 2011.

Five Volvo models succeeded in making a mark as the safest cars or Top Safety Pick from IIHS. Five models are namely, Volvo C30, S60, S80, XC60 and XC90.

All models are successful losos tested in four different stages, of which tested from the right side, left front, the rear.

Furthermore, having examined from many sides, the five model managed to get a high score. So if an accident from the left, right, front and rear, passenger therein will not be injured seriously enough. Thus was launched Autoevolution, Tuesday (27/12/2011).

"We are proud of this award. With it, we will continue to maintain and improve the safety of passengers in cars that we produce in times to come, "said Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor, Volvo Car Corporation.

1/9/12

destroying Honda City and Brio to keep company's long-term reputation

BANGKOK -Until now, Honda is still continuing to improve its production facilities in Thailand and hope that early next year, it can be normal again.

Honda factory in Ayutthaya, Thailand became one of the biggest victims of flooding in the area. Thousands of cars ready to send it turned into a wreck and now Honda's ready to be destroyed.

How this is done to prevent speculation parties who try to take advantage. Appears analysis, the cars "victims" of this flood would be repaired and sold to the domestic market of Thailand. There is also concern the public, Honda uses the unit is put back into production lines or recycled.

To prevent this, promised to destroy the 1400 Honda cars are submerged, mostly made up of Honda Brio and the City. "We will never fix it and re-sell the car. Even donate it to a third party. The aim is to prevent the cars through the market. It will only destroy the company's long-term reputation," unveiled by one of Honda's senior directors, told the Bangkok Post (24 / 12).

Honda also has decided the destruction of the damaged units will be done in Rojana Industrial area, starting today (Tuesday, 27/12). It is estimated that it took several days to destroy all units with environmentally friendly way.

the work of designers in the design studio

SHANGHAI, - GM wants a new vehicle design facility in Shanghai can also open up access to key world markets. China creates diverse geographic mobility needs which vary from one region to another. "It is logical to think the discovery here can match the other regions that have similar characteristics and behavior," said Gaowa.

Today, the work of designers in the design studio GM-SAIC Shanghai Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, which already operates first, already applied to the interior of the Buick LaCrosse is manufactured both in China and the United States. In South Korea, these products are marketed using the name Alpheon.

General Motors' commitment to make China a major car market continues to be proven. Having founded the design studio in Shanghai, now branded as "America" It takes labor, talented young designers to manage the local Chinese.

GM Design Studio planned to start operating in July 2012 with the latest facilities Advanced Technical Center (Technical Development Center). Director of GM Design Studio Gaowa Wulin said, "We are looking for individuals who have a passion and exceptional talent in terms of car design and those who dare to go against the flow."

Described, since September 2011, he continued to hunt for talented young people from schools and universities design in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Detroit and Los Angeles. Gaowa confirmed, the search still continues! This short-haired woman added, the design studio in China to be the most important locations for the boundaries of all markets in the world. That is, products that are created in this location will be global, not just for the China market.



"Demand for cars in China continues to grow, our success here is very critical. We need to monitor and assess what kind of behavior, needs and desires of the people of China, so we can create the right product to market," continued Gaowa.

Trailer's filled with the DJ table and a flat screen TV

OSAKA, - Toyota Hiace is quite popular in 1970 until early 1980. Even two of the five generations of the Toyota minibus products (made ​​in the 1970's H10 and H20-H40 made ​​in the 1980s) is still used today. H200 as a fifth model was imported.

With the long dimension of 4695 mm, width 1695 mm, 1980 mm and a height which is the smallest variant H200 (like the red), the space inside is quite relieved to contain 11 people, and home modifications CRS ​​retain that function. They also add a buffer which pivots on a custom grill coupling hook.

Besides using thin tires the same size (front-rear) 265/30/22 Falken FK452 brand and wheel size 22-inch star, minibuses mengamit motion system is also a four-wheel (4WD).

Then, considering the weight increases, the suspension was dioprek sector, including adding sub-cylinder. Without detailed explanation, called the suspension tuning on different kickback effect independently so it is more convenient.

Because the cabin had become a kind of living faces made a party, there is not complete without an audio device. If the position remains in Hiace, clearly seized the place. The solution, CRS also add half hitch is taken from another body H200. Once cut, the tail section was given the cover, and the connections are refined. Furthermore, they paired the triangular hook so he could towed.

Trailer filled with the DJ table and a flat screen TV. Made its position overlooking the back door. So, when the rear door was opened, this H200 had an impromptu DJ booth. Suitable for New Year's event.

Home modifications CRS ​​(Car Revolution Style) are entrenched in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan, has been "juggling" Toyota Hiace into a party space walk. You see, minibuses H200 has a relief space, a desk complete with a DJ sound system equipment, and supplies for grilling (BBQ).

1/8/12

CNG-fueled Tata Nano will slide

PUNE, - Manufacturers of the world's cheapest car, Tata Motors of India to develop cars using fuel gas. Before the first electric Nano showcased at the Geneva Auto Show next year, it seems that TM first launched the CNG-fueled vehicles (Compressed Natural Gas).

Exposures is blown when TM was found wearing a sticker of Tata CNG test, as reported by rushlane.com. Trials conducted in Pune region and reportedly be the last step before mass production. In addition to alternative fuels, Tata is also reportedly developing a new diesel engine technology with a capacity of 800cc common rail direct injection (CRDi) from the German manufacturer Bosch.

There has been no official information relating to the development of CNG cars. But, the main reason, not because of the growing car market in India-based CNG. In fact, Maruti Suzuki will launch five models of gas-fueled car in August.

Tata might not want to miss or be defeated in his own country. Although India's domestic car sales are still dominated by Maruti-Suzuki.

Toyota will return to win


Tokyo -As reported by Reuters on Friday (12/23/2011) Toyota Motor Corp. estimates would have record sales in 2012. There are at least 20 per cent rise in sales to 8.48 million units by 2012.

In 2011 that Toyota is expected to sell about 7.9 million units. That figure includes subsidiaries such as Daihatsu, and Hino.

Following the Japanese earthquake and flood Thailand, Toyota must be willing to give up the number one position to the GM and Volkswagen. Toyota had previously been the number one car manufacturer in the world in 2008.





Toyota could become number one again after recovering its production capacity in the country such as China, Brazil. These two countries are included that provide the highest figures.

"The reason Toyota is losing sales figures this year because they could not produce cars. Now they can. So it's possible they return to the top," said Satoru Takada, an analyst from Tiw

Even so, Toyota President Akio Toyoda said earlier, Toyota is not interested in the race to be the biggest carmaker in the world. While VW has vowed to become the top in 2018 with a sales target to 10 million units.

Toyota in 2011 is certainly losing crown as top automobile manufacturers. But next year, Toyota is expected to re-take his crown easily.


Mercedes CL 's commensurate for BMW Series 8

MUNICH, - Ismet Syevik, industrial Turkish designer who makes sketches and renderings Series 8, spoke up, "This model is the most fitting competitor to the Mercedes CL, not the Series 6. And this variant is a legend who has appeared with a dish of luxury, exclusivity, and dynamic. "

GCC recalling the BMW 850i, who has obtained a wide coupe design with distinctive look of a luxury saloon. Were so, the 5.0-liter V12 engine configured and has a maximum power of 300 PS. The transmission was available 2 options, 6 speed manual and 4 speed auto box automatically.

The price, at that time (1989), reached 100,000 U.S. dollars (current exchange rate).



In addition to 850i, BMW also released a version of the engine type fast 850CSi S70, V12, 380 PS that gets a touch of the M-tuned. Among other things, suspension, steering, and brakes. There are indications that this concoction will be referred to the logo of the latest 8 Series 850CSi EfficientDynamic version of course, BMW's latest technology.

In the 1980s, precisely September 1989, BMW had issued the Series 8 sports model 850 (E31). Now, the sedan model coupe comes back with the name of Gran Coupe Concept or GCC whose designs had appeared lately.

1/7/12

Honda's spending more fund to build new assembly

TOKYO - Honda plans to replace the old assembly process with a new technique in the coming year for the entire production bases worldwide. To that end, Honda set up tens of billions of yen in order to assembly use this new way.

Especially for N Box, which assembled in Mie Prefecture, Honda has re-calculate the materials, components and production steps. With the assembly technique, in addition to a lighter body, the production cost can also be suppressed. Furthermore, Honda hopes, pricing its products more competitive in the global marketplace!

One way that made ​​Honda to save fuel consumption at this time is to reduce the weight of the vehicle. For this not only the type of material that was developed, as well as the assembly process. Thus described by Honda Motor Company when it launched its newest product in Japan, namely N Box. These mini-MPV - length: 3395, width 1475, height 1775 and 2520 wheelbase (mm) - was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier.

For example, to unite or connect body parts, Honda no longer using conventional techniques, namely the connection bolts. To connect the body welding technique adopted point (spot welding). In this way, the weight of the car body can be lowered without reducing its strength (no longer need to use bolts).

In addition, the trim to the ceiling and side panels in (trim), made ​​with the latest production technology, namely the hot print (claimed first in the world) that can increase strength and reduce weight to 10 percent.

MINI Rocketman's concept car will go into production in 2014

LONDON - More recently, a form of the production version of the MINI Rocketman back in circulation in several automotive websites in the UK. However, this time the photos and designs are true, because the statement is delivered directly by the MINI Design Director, in England.

Through his statement, MINI Design Director, said that, MINI Rocketman concept car which is a version of this outstanding production. The plan the car started to go into production in 2014.

Furthermore, in terms of exterior design, Rocketman looks excellent with only 11 feet in length which allows the car can be parked in narrow places. Display the door was designed quite interesting, so when opened it can facilitate the passengers to enter.



The car has four seats this car is unique and deserves to be produced as well as a MINI model in the future. Given the trend of the future cars are much more interesting and futuristic.

Later ago had heard that the concept of the MINI Rocketman car had slid. But in fact, the concept car is just a form of temporary designs and photographs are widely spread in several automotive media in the UK.

As reported by Worldcarfans, on Monday (26/12/2011) concept car is dedicated as a tribute to the legendary minicar manufacturer. Roocketman MINI is built like a typical early models MINI and has its own characteristics as an ideal small car used on city streets.