Nissan Micra/March Nismo's more sporty to show off at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

TOKYO - As reported by autoevolution.com, Friday (13/01/2012) small car that has a different name Nissan Micra is made different from the original model. Nismo modification known specialist sports cars like the Nissan GT-R is not wasted the opportunity to dress March to be more macho.

The first change made ​​was made ​​larger grill so that the intake air into the engine faster. Besides sport suspension shortened so that the stronger the aura. In order to maximize the external appearance of a sporty then the wheels were standard on the evicted and replaced with a racing model wrapped in low profile tires.

There are not many color games on this particular model. But the red color characteristic that distinguishes the standard by March Nismo version. The red color appears on the cover adorned mirrors, body side on the middle door, front and rear spoiler lips and side skirts. Nevertheless March increased sporty appearance.

March equipped with gasoline engines 1.200cc, three-cylinder DOHC. With that capacity, able to release the results of March 79 hp at 6,000 rpm with torque of 102 Nm at 4,400 rpm.

Nissan's Manufacturers want to show off automotive exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012. Through its official tuning division, Nismo, one class of products in the Nissan March/Micra city car made ​​to look more sporty and aggressive.

Buy the new car

You will really enjoy life if you buy a new car. Right! feels it would be nice to buy a new car and go anywhere we like. Buying a new car is more profitable than cars. Why? at least the feeling you're feeling comfortable and assured that your car will smoothly when you bring it to your activities.

Before purchasing a new car, there are several factors that should be addressed.

First, choose a car that has a resale price stable. This is especially if you have an orientation to resell the car in the future.



Second, pay attention to road conditions to be taken. Is only used in urban areas, frequently flooded areas or even off-road paths. If you use the car only in urban areas, sedan type car is not a problem to be selected. But if the field is often characterized by steep taken, it helps to be tall car of your choice.

Third, compare prices among dealers. Usually there is a difference in price on each of the dealers are looking to offer the cheapest prices. Moreover, if it is fair there are usually special offers and exciting prizes on offer.

Fourth, identify your needs, so it is not wrong in choosing the type of car. If the car is going to be used for the entire family, then it is better to buy a car or MPV van kind of on the type of sport or sedan.

most recent MINI Cooper underwent much more changes

LONDON - As reported by autoevolution, Wednesday (18/01/2012) mainly in terms of exterior design, is expected to undergo many changes. And most importantly predictable is the change in the interior is a bit new instrument cluster gives the Mini an existing one.

These changes are what makes this latest generation MINI Cooper looks much more aggressive. From the exterior, front bumper and grille remains the same as the previous generation. However, front and rear lights get a new design, as well as fog lamps made more attractive.

Meanwhile, the kitchen runway, is expected to use the new features with the three-cylinder turbocharged, both diesel and gasoline.

With a 1.5-liter engine equipped with this car can produce power up to 130 PS (69 kW128 hp) and 150 PS (110 kW/148 hp). For Cooper S, 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline that can produce 180 PS (132 kW/178).

After launching several variants, MINI finally began to divulge the latest generation of variants of the MINI Cooper is ready to be marketed in mid-2012. From the pictures were released, the latest generation dar Cooper looks much more aggressive.

Kia Cee'd takes a part of breaking European selling records followed by Kia Sportage, and others

Kia Cee'd record soon to be replaced 41 percent of total production at the plant in Slovakia overshadowed by a Kia Sportage that takes quota of total production by 40 percent.

PRODUCER Kia cars by 2011 and then managed to break the record production in Europe with more than 252,000 vehicles and 359,000 engines petrol and diesel that rains from the assembly line in Zilinia, Slovakia.

Compared to the year 2010 Kia Europe producing vehicles increased 10 percent while its engine production increased by 12 percent. South Korean car manufacturer is planning to increase production in Slovakia to reach 285,000 vehicles this year.

Kia Cee'd takes a part of breaking European selling records followed by Kia Sportage, and others

In addition a second engine plant opened in 2011 allowing Kia to produce as many as 450,000 units a year engines.

"Last year was very positive for Kia in Europe through the achievement of the vehicle and engine production figures," said President and CEO Kia Motors Slovakia, Eek-Hee Lee.

"Our focus in 2012 is to apply the regular three-shift operations so that we can reach full capacity in the first quarter of this year. Then prepare the production of the all-new Kia Cee'd will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show next March," added Lee.

Kia itself employs more than 3,900 employees at the Zilina factory whose results are exported to Europe and Russia. Kia's biggest market in the region is Russia which absorbs 23 percent of total production, followed by Britain at 10 percent, Germany 9 percent, 8 percent and France Spanol by 5 percent.

2013 BMW X6's more sophisticated in spring 2012

Section of fog lights and is decorated around the trunks of a redesigned grille. In the segment, BMW X6 became the first car to adopt the adaptive LED headlamps. Taillight underwent a redesign, with LED technology.

BMW X6 will be offered with a choice of 2 colors of non-metallic and 8 metallic (including Marrakech Brown metallic, Orion Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metallic). Volume of luggage still reach 570-1450 liters.

X6 2013 will rely on two petrol engines and two diesel engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology. Two petrol engines BMW X6 xDrive50i V8 produces 407 hp and 6-cylinder BMW X6 xDrive35i burst the 306 hp.

Two diesel engines adopted 6-cylinder BMW X6 xDrive40d and the BMW X6 xDrive30d. Each power throw 306 hp and 245 hp.

Performance prepared BMW M BMW X6 BMW Automobile M50d with 381 hp power. While the BMW X6M will provide power 555 hp.

Lane Departure Warning, Active Steering, Speed Limit Info, Side View and Rear View Camera with Top View, will be installed in certain variants of the X6 2013.

BMW X6 2013 is introduced. 2013 BMW X6 will be available in spring 2012. Sports Activity Coupé refreshed.

Sport Utility Truck's implied on SsangYoung Korando Sports

SEOUL - Safety of passengers is more prioritized through the installation of seat ISOFIX for passengers, and feature ESP (Electronic Stability Program), including a variety of functions such as Active Rollover protection and Antilock Brake System (ABS).

South Korean car manufacturers SsangYoung, last year launched the concept of a four-door pickup variant in the event the Geneva Motor Show, in March 2011 then.

Now, officially launched variant SsangYoung official production version SsangYoung SUT-1 "Sport Utility Truck '. The car was named SsangYoung Korando Sports. And his plan, it will immediately slide SsangYoung in South Korean automotive market.

SsangYoung Korando capitalize Sport 2.0-liter diesel engine capable of producing 155 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque at engine speed between 1,500 rpm and 2,800 rpm.

With the performance of the machine, combined with six percepatab 4WD transmission, all wheel drive. Capacity is already making this SsangYoung into a vehicle that has attracted performance.

Sport SsangYoung Korando uses an ultra rigid steel material as the body frame construction. Meanwhile, on the security features already equipped with dual airbags in the front seat and seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters.

Kid takes Maserati GranTurismo's supercar

Violations committed by the boy has a legal threat to a maximum of seven years imprisonment and fines. However, a police source said, this kid will not be punished because of his young age. Children are only subject to mandatory report. Police said there was no indication he was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Hong Kong police arrested a boy aged 10 years. The boy from the United States was forced to be secured in a police station for driving a Maserati GranTurismo Coupe car that was stolen from his father.


Kid takes Maserati GranTurismo's supercar

The unnamed boy managed to take the key supercar at 100 thousand pounds, or around Rp1, 4 billion, from a drawer that is not locked.

Success getting the car keys, the boy went straight to the garage. He then started the engine and drove onto the highway Hong Kong. Only capital and reckless driving techniques that just barely, the boy still feel confident and not afraid to take two-door car.

Although time crashing into another car in the parking lot. But apparently it has not cured him. The boy just continues to fuel his car as far as 300 meters on the streets of Hong Kong are very dense.

This action would invite the attention of other road users. They then contacted the local police. Did not last long, the police stopped the car immediately came to the boy.

"He was driving without a license and take the car by stealing," said a police spokesman told Hong Kong's South China Morning Post reported sperti News.com.au, Friday, January 13, 2011.

Sporty and elegant Mazda MX-5 concept sedan

TOKYO - Sporty and elegant Mazda MX-5 concept sedan has simple two-door convertible model. The design has been described a sporty vehicle. At the front there is a radiator grille with a great design.

Indentations on the bumper line and extends to the side of the car, making the Mazda MX-5 becomes more elegant. Only the headlights and fog lights are small, so impressed were narrow.

Mazda MX-5 claimed only weighs 900 kilograms. Mazda explains that the MX-5 variants of this using a mild steel material, to reduce the weight of the car.

Mazda MX-5 uses a turbocharged engine with 1.300cc SKYACTIV. The machine is capable of spraying power 170 hp. Mazda MX-5 will be launched in 2013 and went on sale in 2014.

Japanese manufacturer Mazda four-wheel, have prepared a variant with the latest concepts, namely the Mazda MX-5. Mazda offering a sedan variant of the simple, but powerful and stay safe.

Peugeot 207 Convertible Coupe (CC)'s slided in 2012

Paris -Glimpse peugeot car body, I am sure you will be very interested. many new things might be found after more familiar.

 Peugeot announced the addition of features and refreshing appearance (facelift) 207 Convertible Coupe (CC) in 2012 and remained pegged at a price of 33,490 U.S. dollars.

Refresher done in the area at the tip of the hood emblem, the addition of black accents on the exterior and interior. Special interior trim is now more cleanly with model of 'Boyington' and still maintain the shape of the seat upholstery and packaging.

The addition of features is not too much, only limited connectivity devices. Now available USB connection and Bluetooth for audio. Also available is also a hands-free connection to receive phone calls. Electric canvas roof danbeberapa security devices, such as stability control, four airbags and brake assist is maintained.

No changes on 4-cylinder engine-powered 1.4-liter 118 PS and 160 Nm of torque. For transmission, offered a choice, 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic. As for sports variants (top of the line), no longer marketed.

Well informed, this is a production of variant facelift last 207 before being replaced with 208 to be slid September 2012.

Volvo V40 hatchback need new investor

Volvo V40 is a hatchback / sport wagon new five-door is positioned in the segment that is currently increasing and dominated by strong players such as the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. Apparently Volvo really did not want to miss to enjoy the sweetness of the small car market that has such bright prospects.

While Volvo's parent company is Geely, China's auto manufacturers who buy it from Ford in 2010 and, not having this segment. Despite the fact that most of the products Geely play in small vehicles.

Looks like this is not a matter of size, but more to the problem of technical capabilities. This is reasonable considering the Volvo name synonymous with safety and high technology, and Volvo did not want to play for it.

Swedish car PRODUCER seeking partners to share in development costs specifically associated with the development of new small car range. Volvo is currently preparing to introduce the model V40 (photos appear in the sheath).

four diesel BMW M models will be revealed

MUNICH - The data is more complete specification of the four diesel BMW M models will be revealed during the event the Geneva Motor Show which will take place next March.

BMW Manufacturing plans to strengthen the M series with diesel engines. The issue of BMW M will use a diesel engine is already crowded moot point since over a year. Similarly, as reported by autoblog, Thursday (01/26/2012).

Not just one unit that will be embedded diesel engine but four units at once. Each will be powered four-wheel drive system (all-wheel drive) and a growing issue machines used type 3.0L turbocharged inline six. And reportedly there is no one model that will be marketed in the United States.

Four models of BMW M in question is M550d xDrive sedan, touring M550d xDrive, the X5 M50d and X6 M50d. Each 3.0L inline six diesel engine common-rail with turbo will be developed exclusively by M Performance. Power to be generated to achieve 376 hp at 4000 rpm and 545 rounds lb.ft at 2000-3000 rpm range.

Each model will be equipped with a system of eight-speed automatic transmission and xDrive AWD standard. With specs like this M550d sedan accelerates from zero to 100 KMH just 4.6 seconds. While touring M550d clocked 4.9 seconds. While the X5 and X6 M50d M50d respectively recorded in 5.4 and 5.3 seconds.

VW Golf cabriolet unveils exclusive appearance

WOLFBURG - As reported by autoevolution, Friday (13/01/2012) This exclusive version has been equipped with the best quality and features offered only specific to cabriolet model (open roof).

Seat more comfortable to sit as covered by Cool leather Nappa leather that is aligned with the middle white Pepper and Black Titanium on the sides and headrest. This material has advantages during the summer because it is able to absorb the sun's heat. Such models have been used previously in the Lamborghini Gallardo Spider.

White Pepper soft leather also decorate some parts like the gear lever, handbrake lever and door panels. Completing the outside of the car engined TSI 1.2 with maximum power of 105 hp, standard alloy wheels replaced with 17-inch alloy wheels alerts Salamanca. Regarding the price, this particular model priced at EUR28, 025.

Good news for you lovers of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. Because the German manufacturer is currently preparing an exclusive version. So what's on offer at this exclusive VW Golf?

the cars are easy to remember

Data J.D. Power and Associates also shows, women and younger buyers have high levels of retention of the existing vehicle brands. Brand of Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes-Benz all women known to be able to retain customers.

Cars made ​​by South Korean manufacturer, Hyundai, won the title as the most memorable vehicles by consumers.

Reported by Autoblog, Monday, January 16, 2012, the results of research conducted Customer Retention Study JD Power and Associates, said Hyundai is ranked as a top brand vehicle that is best remembered by consumers.

Hyundai won as many votes as 64 percent, up 4 percent from a year earlier. The increase is thanks to the model of Hyundai Elantra and Sonata sedans.

This increase is due to offer a vehicle that continues to grow, to positively change the perception about the quality of Hyundai and increasing market appeal.

As for the second and third positions, respectively occupied by Ford and Honda. With a voice perolehkan 60 percent. Meanwhile, for the highest jump in the Jeep is obtained. With a surge of 17 percent or to 51 percent by 2012 this.

The study evaluates how the buyer is more likely to return to the car with the same brand the next purchase.