The annual Detroit Motor Show give clues of American automotive optimism

Detroit - In the midst of American optimism, Asian markets also showed that they are a potential market for the automotive industry. GM reported their sales figures jumped from 830 thousand to 2.35 million units in 2011. While Ford also showed an increase of 70 thousand numbers to a record sale of 519 thousand units.

The annual Detroit Motor Show to be evidence that the economic crisis that struck the United States would soon be over. Even the American automotive manufacturers, like Ford, General Motors (GM) and Chrysler, is optimistic the car market in the near future as soon recovered.

Ford and Chrysler take advantage of this annual event to launch the latest models are believed to be Uncle Sam State consumers demand. "We have just completed the production volume increase of about 10 thousand units," said Lewis Booth, Ford's Director of Finance. "The plant will be mainly domestic print out a profit so we feel better."

After double-digit sales increase in 2011, most analysts predict the U.S. market will begin to grow on. Ford itself to compete in domestic or international market with the launch of the latest version, Fusion. Family car has become the third best-selling car in the United States, after the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry.

Detroit Motor Show in the middle of the fabric of present data showing that the American economy is on the rise. Stephen Odell, Ford of Europe Operations Director, said the American economy is recovering steadily. "There are some good signs, such as on housing and employment," he said.

However, despite optimism in the domestic market, the three major American manufacturers are still wary of the European market. Most analysts predicted sales would fall in Europe this year. "Unless economic conditions change for the better in Europe, consumer confidence will be challenged. We also feel challenged," said Tim Lee, Head of International Operations of General Motors. They do not plan to merge two subsidiaries, Vauxhall and Opel, which analysts estimated could increase profits in Europe.

However, in the midst of uncertainty in Europe, Ford said it plans to introduce 10 new models there this year. "We expect the European market will be in the range of 14-15 million," says Stephen Odell.

Acura NSX's new project attract attention at Detroit Auto Show

Acura NSX is expected to be marketed in the next 3 years. Honda R & D Americas will be the leader in developing it.

After the latest NSX development project delays, this time Acura surprises at Detroit Auto Show 2012 by exhibiting Acura NSX Concept which has undergone revision.

Acura NSX's new project attract attention at Detroit Auto Show

Her presence at auto shows this as well as a sign of the seriousness of the Acura NSX in reviving the legendary figure.

Acura NSX Concept adopt lightweight materials and new technologies like hybrid system Acura Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) Hybrid System and carburetion system of direct fuel-injection.

NSX Concept to more closely follow the philosophy of a sports car is very concerned with power-to-weight ratio.

In addition, the engine is supposedly capable of producing maximum power of 400 hp model that will be facilitated dual-clutch transmission and an additional two units of electric motors in the front wheel to improve handling while bulldoze his corner.

Lotus need new owner

Reportedly, in order to compete in the domestic market facing Both Toyota and Automobiles Company (Pero Two) Bhd, Proton should make new investments. All that need funding. Observers also suggested, Proton need to release Lotus. In fact, investors Gan Eng Peng in Kuala Lumpur, said Proton is ready to sell Lotus!

Lotus, a British sports car company - owned by Proton Malaysia - like being at a crossroads. The company must decide his fate after the condition of its parent - Proton - as reported by Bloomberg today (27/12/2011) profit declined 76 percent in the last quarter of this year.


Not Yet Profitable
Since its purchase in 1996, Lotus does not provide benefits to Proton. Meanwhile, to achieve the target of 2014, Lotus need large injections of funds. This makes the observer estimates, Lotus will be sold by Proton.

"It's time to sell. Proton and Lotus are less healthy. They are on different market segments, both geography and product, "said Gan.

Need Capital
According to analysts OSK Holdings Bhd, Ahmad Usman Maghfur in Kuala Lumpur, Lotus 2.4 billion ringit require funds (almost $ 7 trillion) in order to earn profits. The value is equal to three times the value of wealth dimilik company today, one billion ringgit.

For that Lotus should be able to sell 8,000 units per year and the car is very difficult to achieve. Because, until the close of financial year end March 31, Lotus can only sell 1985 units worldwide.

"Proton is better without the Lotus. There are no product synergies, "said Alexander Chia, an analyst at RHB Capital in Kuala Lumpur. Prior to Proton, Lotus also had belonged to the old General Motors and Romano Artioli's Bugatti International.

Class differences between Lotus and Proton, can be seen from the car price in Malaysua. Lotus sold 513,000 ringit cheapest (USD 1636.7 million) and 34,000 ringgit Proton hatchback.

it Can not Compete
In Europe, Lotus could not compete against Porsche and Ferrari. Whereas for engineering technology, has decades of experience in technology and superior lightweight body or chassis.

Lotus by Proton sales plan has been the object of speculation bystanders. Reportedly, by Edge, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC) interested in buying Lotus, though later disproved. Two months ago, Proton also denied reports that the Star newspaper reported, Lotus sold to Genii Capital in Luxembourg.

Meanwhile, the CEO of Lotus, Danny Taner Bahar - formerly executive Ferrari - say can make , sure the company "break even" in 2014 on condition, obtaining financial support.

"All we could do was to show the current owner or the new, current business plan," said Bahar in his office, Norfolk, England in an interview last week. "Without the help of funds and guarantees given by the Proton group, we will not live. Doomsday! "He explained.

Bahar said that Lotus used in the James Bond film "Spy Who Loved Me" in 1977 and "For Your Eyes Only" in 1981, will continue running with power engineering technology to remain competitive.

Colin Chapman
"Their expertise makes lightweight frame, the power of Lotus since its founding in 1952 by Colin Chapman," explains Phil Gott, an analyst for the engine and transmission at IHS Automotive. Hence, the electric car companies interested in Lotus technologies.

One leading American car companies that take advantage of Lotus design is Tesla. Since 2008, the Lotus chassis used by the Tesla Roadster which sold for 109,000 dollars AS.Chrysler LLC also plans contracted with Lotus to create an electric car before it went bankrupt in 2009.

Examples of technological prowess Lotus Elise model only weighs 912 kg and the lightest sports car sold in the United States. For comparison, the Porsche Cayman 1330 kg and Mazda MX-5 Miata 1124 kg.

100 units of the iQ Supercharger 2013 from GRMN will show off

TOKYO (EC) - GRMN plans to only sell 100 units of the iQ Supercharger 2013. Sales began in late 2012.

GRMN (Gazoo Racing modified by MN) led the Toyota iQ prototype second-generation supercharger. Toyota and GRMN will produce it in limited quantities.

Toyota iQ engine supercharger is the result of the development of the kitchen's runway iQ's 1.33-liter supercharger 130g MT. Engines power the new touch release 128 hp and 180 Nm of torque.

Cars displaying a 6-speed transmission berasio short, more powerful brakes, sport suspension, and exhaust systems of two votes. To compensate for these features GRMN support this little car with a body kit including rear spoiler.

Seat was designed sportsmanship. Alloy wheels 16 "Enkei adorned the fourth leg of the iQ Supercharger.

Final results of 2012 Dakar Rally, Stephane Peterhansel won the victory in the car category and Cyril Despres in the motor

Sarapampa,-Success is recorded Despres won the Dakar for the fourth time after previously achieved in 2005, 2007 and 2010. "I like to do this homework, things OK when you finally win," said Despres.

"Today we won and it was fantastic without a shadow of a doubt the toughest Dakar I've ever played. Because, the physical is very heavy, but more in psychology course. All victory is beautiful, but this one is special," he continued.

Finally, participants from France incised great achievements in the vicious this morning after a distance of 15,000 km with 14 special routes. Stephane Peterhansel won the victory in the car category and Cyril Despres in the motor. Both are in the final stretch on Sunday (1/15/2012) plays a strategy to perform safely.

Peterhansel MINI racer does not want to risk appearing insistent. Piggy bank makes a lot of time choosing darted back and proved in the last treayek within 29 miles of this he finished 10th losing 21 minutes 32 seconds of Robby Gordon who won the final stretch with a best time of 22 minutes 26 seconds.

Peterhansel success adds to his performance in the pot to win the Dakar Rally-10th, first create a MINI and fourth in the category of car (three previously with Mitsubishi 2004, 2005 and 2007).

"When you think of how hard to win the Dakar, it is remarkable that I have been able to win 10 of them," said Peterhansel. According to him, he waited long enough to win again, especially in South America. It was hard to beat the record in this race and very stressful. "The best victory I've always been the first victory was on a motorcycle. But, winning this one has something special because I started with great hesitation.

Peterhansel also followed the success of compatriot Cyril Despres who's managed to win the motorcycle group. Just like hansel, he also played safe on the trajectory from Pisco to Lima (Perus) as far as 29 miles to finish 10th. With no time advantage 11 minutes, he was still ahead of its chief rival Marc Coma 53:20 to finish second.

Honda Civic is "screwing" the Cadillac CTS

Wellesley - Officer Chris Cunningham of the Wellesley Police Department to make sure there were no casualties as a result of this accident. In the land of Uncle Sam, the Cadillac CTS priced at $ 39, 050 while the Honda Civic pegged USD21, 955

A unique accident occurred in the apartment parking lot in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States. How not, the Honda Civic is "screwing" the Cadillac CTS which was parked inside the parking lot.

As reported by autoblog.com, Monday (09/01/2012) wine-red Honda Civic hit a white Cadillac CLS was parked. Half a Cadillac CTS-affected body parts for Japanese cars such. It seems a number of visible damage on the front car alerts American.

Accident that occurred on January 5, 2011 and the exact cause is unknown. However, provisional estimates Civic motorists suspected of stepping on the gas pedal is supposed to brake so the car kept going and hit a car that was parked.

Nissan will start making four-cylinder engines for the Mercedes-Benz in 2014

Mercedes-Benz center adds to its efforts to contain four-cylinder vehicles to meet fuel efficiency standards and greenhouse gas emissions are increasingly stringent in the United States.

The reason, according to the U.S. environmental protection agency (EPA) between the 14 largest U.S. automaker, Daimler recorded as a vehicle with a fuel efficiency of the second worst in the 2010 model year Chrysler products.

NISSAN agreed to make four-cylinder engines in their factory in Tennessee USA for use on Mercedes-Benz cars, marking the continuation of cooperation that has been made since 2010 between the parent company of Mercedes-Benz of Daimler AG with Renault-Nissan Alliance.

Nissan will start making four-cylinder engines for the Mercedes-Benz in 2014 and will expand production of these machines up to 250 thousand units per year, as the statement issued by Daimler AG recently.

The machines will be used on cars Mercedes-Benz C-Class for North American market are made in the Daimler factory in Alabama.

Daimler-Nissan Alliance and Reanault start cooperation in 2010 in a deal that gives Daimler 3.1 percent stake in Rennault and Nissan and Renault-Nissan also get a 3.1 percent stake in Daimler.

Partnership Among them are efforts to combine designs on vehicles two-seater Smart (Daimler) and the Renault Twingo. In addition, Daimler will supply batteries for electric-vehicle batteries EV Twingo, while the Renault-Nissan to make electric motors for the Smart EV.

Wow, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition Presents

DETROIT (EC) - General Motors mating elements of Corvette Z06 and Corvette ZR1 to create this car became the fastest in history. His heart capacity of 7 liters (427 cu inch) LS7 from the Corvette Z06. Burst of peak power 505 hp and 637 Nm of torque. Only available with 6-speed manual transmission like the Z06.

LS7 engine jointly developed Le Mans Corvette engine - winner of the GT1 class. Engine connecting rods and valves showing entry of titanium. Special, kitchen runway is made by hand at the Performance Build Center owned by General Motors (GM).

Some components are picked from the Z06 as the rear axle. Alloy Wheels 19 "front and 20" behind the ZR1 and wrapped donated by Michelin PS2 tires.

Some of the 427 Convertible is made of carbon fiber such as the hood, fenders, floor panels. The use of carbon fiber car aimed at reducing weight significantly.

With a weight of 1.522 tons (3355 pounds) and 505 hp power to make power-weight ratio of 427 Convertible best in its class with a 6.64 or 6.64 hp for each heavy vehicle. Meanwhile, Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet reaches 6.90 and the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 RSI 7.58.

In fact, GM claims 427 Convertible Convertible will be the fastest car in history with a 0-96 kph acceleration in 3.8 seconds. The maximum speed of 306 kph translucent.

427 Convertible is available in a choice of trim 2LT, 3LT and 4LT. Created a unique identification number on each vehicle as ZR1.

427 Convertible offer Arctic White exterior color and interior leather berkelir Blue Diamond. Other characteristics of a special logo, ZR1 style rear spoiler, and brake calipers gray. Logo '60th 'in the middle of the lid (cap) alloy wheels, steering wheel and seat. Berkelir graphical form optional Pearl Silver Blue rolled to the roof.

General Motors has not been informed of price and production quantities of this special issue. However, the first product 427

Convertible will be auctioned for charity at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale on January 21, 2012. The results of the auction will be donated to the organization's Drive to End Hunger.

427 Convertible Corvette 2013 Collector Edition Corvette mark 60 years of existence in the world. 427 Convertible Corvette Collector Edition became the fastest convertible in history.

2013 Ford Fusion shows off at Detroit Auto Show

Detroit: the word fusion is so sophisticated. there is something big behind it. In fact, we think that fusion energy is very meaningful to the human future. Well, this fusion word that has been adopted significance Ford to bring its flagship product, the 2013 Ford Fusion.

Unfortunately, the latest model car is still not available because it is still produced. Ford also has not released an official price of the car.

2013 Ford Fusion shows off at Detroit Auto Show

Automotive companies from the United States 2013 Ford Fusion sedan unveiled the latest in Automotive exhibition in Detroit, USA. Media TGDaily, Tuesday (10 / 1), a company based in Michigan, USA, offers a new car design that is influenced by Jaguar.

The new Fusion is available in three versions, a normal gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. In addition, Ford will offer two different engine options with the EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine or a 1.6L EcoBoost.

Honda Fit wins the title of Best Value Car 2012 from Consumer Reports

The award is Best Value Car 2012 Honda award adds to the list in the event the Best Brand Award. Consumer Reports in the United States, in their assessments, not just based on vehicle selling price, but what is given by the car for consumers who have to spend money.

Honda Fit regained the title of Best Value Car 2012 from Consumer Reports in the United States. Honda Fit, able to beat the 200 types of vehicles which were analyzed by Consumer Reports.

Many aspects into consideration in the assessment, including performance, dependability, cost of ownership, the level of fuel consumption, insurance, mortgage interest rates, the cost of maintenance / repair, and vehicle ownership taxes for five years.

The emphasis in assessment is the best car is a car that can deliver the best value for money for consumers who buy these cars. In addition, the car must also have the cost of maintenance (maintenance) are reasonable.

There are eleven categories are divided based on its segment, ranging from the compact hatchback segment, mid-size sedans, luxury sedans, sports cars, minivans, wagons, compact SUV, mid-SUV, premium SUV, compact pickup, up to full size pickup.

Wazuma V8's a high-class work

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Did you ever imagine having a quad bike worth 170 thousand pounds sterling, or about 2.4 billion? Maybe you do not believe it but if you look at the motor on this one, it seemed worth the exorbitant price.

Home modifications Lazareth Wazuma V8 producing a three-wheeled quad bike - actually four but the two rear wheels together.

What is greatness? Wazuma using Ferrari's engine and six-speed gearbox, and steering-owned BMX M3. This engine produces 250 bhp power at speeds up to 150 mph

"All the engine management can be modified and monitored by computer," wrote the site of luxury goods seller JamesList dailymail.co.uk quoted.

Completing Wazuma who weighs 650 pounds, the Lazareth put up with Brembo brakes and alloy wheels measuring 18 inches and thin tires.

JamesList spokesman said "Wazuma offers the sensation of driving by using a unique vehicle design. Simple, but aggressive, and high performance. It's a high-class work."

NS4's Toyota's sensional concept car

Detroit, - "This design is capable of creating an emotional connection with consumers," said Jim Lentz, Toyota's president and CEO of the United States. Added, in today's digital era, the car is not just a means of transportation, should also be able to function as a gadget by its owner. To that end, Toyota is trying to combine it with NS4.

Especially for glass, made from the combined results of four types of materials, namely hydrophobic, resins, coatings and anti-anti utraviolet solar heat. Combined fourth tersebutr material also functions as an anti-fog, reducing the effects of ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB) up to 99 percent. Thus, the cabin temperature can stay cool and do not disturb the conditions tyang electronic equipment in the car.

Memorable futuristic interior design, luxury with a minimalist look. All devices are implanted in it, the average has been using touch screen technology. For software (the software) and hardware (hardware), Toyota's cooperation with Microsoft, Intel and Salesforce.

As a source of propulsion, using the Hybrid Synergy Drive Toyota or NS4 will be a hybrid car. However, the gasoline engine is used with a 2.0-liter. In addition to a full hybrid, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), also provides a variant of the Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).

Toyota to give a surprise to the 2012 NAIAS visitors, including journalists, to show off a sensional concept car , namely NS4. The appearance of this sedan was fantastic. His face was like a bird's beak, trapezoidal grille whose position is quite low even in the bumper. Above the headlamps mounted silver trim accents such as the eyebrows. The style is also used on the Lexus concept car, the LF-LC. No less sensional is not the door open like gull wings (Gull Wing).

Jeep Grand Cherokee variants will be equipped with very powerful diesel engines

DETROIT - Chrysler as a brand holder will develop Cherokee Cherokee diesel in a factory assembling Jefferson in Detroit, the United States.

This SUV is likely to be present with the same spec on ​​European veris. Grand Cherokee Diesel Europe is strengthened with engine 3.0-liter V6 unit that produces 190 horsepower and 324.5 lb-ft (440 Nm) or 241 hp and 405.7 lb-ft (550 Nm).

The machine was mated with a gearbox or five-speed automatic transmission. The result, Jeep Grand Cherokee has the quite large power and performance.

Initially, Cherokkee accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km / h) takes 10.2 seconds. While the maximum speed through the 119 mph (191 km / h). While the fuel efficiency 28.4 mpg (8.3 liter/100 km). However, the final version only requires 8.2 seconds to play from 0 to 100 km / h, and a top speed of 126 mph (202 km / h) with the same fuel efficiency.

Chrysler will accelerate the production of the Grand Cherokee is by hiring 1100 new workers at Jefferson North Assembly Plant in the next year.

Jeep Grand Cherokee variants will be equipped with diesel engines. However, for the initial launch is limited in the United States in 2013.