Surprising results of Dakkar Rally! Barreda leads Iquique route

Arica, - Barreda appear on this stretch 10 feet with good conditions. He had fallen as she drove around the corner with a speed of 120 km / hour. Stone and beat his legs torn thinks. He also thinks could not continue the race.

"Arriving at a refueling point I took painkillers and very helpful sapmpai finish," said Barrera who even managed soared fastest this trajectory.

Although 1 minute 32 seconds ahead of Marc Coma, also from Spain, but could not push up position in the standings into the top 10. Standings still held the top position followed by Cyril Despres Coma remaining 21 minutes.

"We like the already tuned in and I think this rally will continue fighting until the end," said Coma. We, he continued, tyerus time trying to make a difference as small as possible to determine the victory when it arrived in Peru.

While Despres claimed condition has been running well until kilometer 225 and after that I just keep up the pace. Apparently, before he had any navigation error and Goma pass.

Dakar Rally 2012 which entered the day 10 through route 10, on Wednesday (1/11/2012) ends with a surprise. Non-seeded racer Joan Barreda Bort of Spanish master Iquique to Arica route as far as 377 km with a total time of 4 hours 18 minutes 43 seconds.

New version of Ford Fiesta SUV slides through All-NewEcoSport

New Delhi - EcoSport market has become a phenomenon since its launch in South America in 2003 as the first affordable SUV in the region and had sold about 750,000 units in nine years. EcoSport creating new segments and the popularization of desired features many consumers.

Especially for the ASEAN market, the All-New EcoSport will be produced at Ford's new factory is modern Thailand in Rayong, Thailand.

Ford finally introduced a SUV version of the Ford Fiesta hatchback which has become a global phenomenon. Ford Fiesta SUV named by All-New Ford EcoSport was the third car from Ford for 8 cars 100 countries including ASEAN markets.

Launched at Auto Expo 2012 this week in New Delhi, India, is claimed Ford's compact SUV has a modern and innovative design.

"All-New Ford EcoSport reflects our commitment to provide a car that is really desirable and appreciated by our customers," said Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally in a press release on Friday (01/06/2011).

Hallmark of a true SUV look of the chassis stability, which is reinforced with a strong body structure, high torsional stiffness and a high level of occupant protection. However, an innovative design that reduces weight while ensuring good fuel economy.

EcoSport newly developed on the platform segment B Ford, who will be the basis for a series of new small cars Ford products in the coming years. By mid-decade, a series of new vehicles Ford B platform will represent more than 2 million units of annual production for compact cars continue to drive global growth.

High temperature inside the car can make your valuable brain damage

Children are most vulnerable to experience it because it is often left behind and locked in the car, for example due to overslept. In Australia, at least 1500 children trapped in a car that is overheating during the period November to December 2011.

"If the outside temperature is 29 degrees centigrade, the cabin temperature could rise to 44 degrees Celsius in 10 minutes and to 60 degrees centigrade in the next 10 minutes and it's very deadly," said Prof Peter O'Meara from La Trobe University, as quoted from Indiavision, Thursday (01/05/2012).

Brain damage caused by the heat left in the car according to Prof. O'Meara could cause loss of consciousness. If do not get immediate help, the victim could even die immediately, especially if the damage is very serious.

According to him, children are more susceptible to brain damage when overheated because of that age are much easier to lose body fluids or dehydrated. Body tissues including the brain very easily damaged when the liquid level is reduced.

"Children and pets can die or suffer serious brain damage if left in a hot car even if only in a very short time. The damage that sometimes can not really restored," said O'Meara prof.

To prevent this, Prof. O'Meara advised not to leave small children in the car. Or you can also always lock car doors when parked so that children can not enter and then trapped in the car.

The temperature inside a parked car in the sun is generally very high because of heat trapped by the glass film. The brain can experience serious damage in just 20 minutes, if someone was locked in an overheated car.

Bentley Continental GT owned by Paris Hilton will be donated to charity

NEW YORK - The car is from the exterior and interior covered with the color pink. Color choice is in accordance with Paris Hilton's favorite color. Start body, grill until the center disc wheels and interior appearance of pink.

Paris Hilton has a craze in the automotive world. Women with full name is Paris Whitney Hilton have cars of various brands, such as Bentley, Lexus, Ferrari, as well as several other brands of cars.
Besides like the automotive world, the owner of one woman's sister also has a fairly high sense of humanity. Beautiful woman is willing to auction off her favorite luxury cars, Bentley Continental GT that he modified the color pink. Aimed at the Paris auction for a charity.

Yet unknown outcome of the auction will be donated where, certainly at this time a pink Bentley modification results are filled with the color pink has been auctioned to the public in the United States (U.S.). She provides the opportunity for many people to have a favorite car and the money from the auction will be donated to charity.

Furthermore, flawless woman born February 17, 1981 is believed West Coast Custom (WCC) to modify his Bentley GT Contonental be pink. Bentley's ever been in the arena of Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) in Las Vegas, United States (U.S.) was modified with a girly touch.

Knightsbridge-owned Ferrari 360 Modena turn it into a sports car limousine

LONDON - This actually happens when a millionaire from Knightsbridge, London bought this car, Ferrari 360 Modena, and turn it into a sports car limousine. His body is now longer and require two parking lots that can be parked neatly. The inside of this car is no longer accommodate two people but eight people.

"Every child will want to go to Ferrari, and this is the most appropriate way to incorporate the seven passengers at once. This is the greatest and most cars can you get mad. We made this because we wanted to create a new experience for Ferrari," said designer Ferrari limo, Dan Cawley. Similarly, as reported by topspeed.

Cars for USD360.000 is the fastest limousine in the world because it can run up to the speed of 267 kph.

This is understandable because the Ferrari 360 Modena F131 engine equipped with a capacity of 3.6 liter V8 mated to a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic electrohydraulic F1. This machine is claimed to be able to catapult power of 400 bhp.

Ferrari 360 Modena is one of the Italian sports car that has a seductive look. But what would happen if a car bearing the 'Prancing Horse' has a long body like a limousine.

29 807 units of the Ford Mustang get troubles

NEW YORK-The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was investigating the case later Ford Mustang. This is due to the number of consumer complaints Ford in the United States (U.S.).

Consumers complain of problems in the U.S. Ford Mustang equipped with a manual transmission. Consumers complained when menggesarkan gear lever, the car is not moving at all. Thus was launched autoevolution, Monday (27/12/2011).

According to NHTSA, since the one last week recorded 364 similar reports from consumers who are in the U.S. Ford. Therefore, NHTSA has investigated 29 807 units of the Ford Mustang that was marketed in the United States. If all the proven experienced similar things then all the Ford Mustang will be recalled and repaired directly by Ford.

In addition to the manual transmission system that many complain, consumers are also many who complained about the bolt on the clutch plate which is often released. It's also very dangerous to the driver when in high speed. The driver could have very serious accident.

Until now, the NHTSA is still investigating the case. This is done related to consumer safety that car manufacturers need to be tackled seriously.

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.

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.

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.