2/29/12

Honda Acura RDX's equipped with the latest generation 3.5-liter V6 engine

DETROIT - Acura RDX is marketed in the U.S., available in two package options, including, technology package features such as navigation with voice recognition is more sophisticated. Cars with this package is priced USD38.905.

While both the technology package and all-wheel-drive as well as some additional packages on the instrument panel interior and exterior. Cars with the addition of this package is priced USD40.305.

Acura RDX is equipped with the latest generation 3.5-liter V6 engine that can shoot up to 273 hp. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that is sent through the front wheels. Inautonews as reported on Monday (2/27/2012).

Furthermore, currently the latest generation of Honda's Acura RDX currently under construction in East Liberty, Ohio. The plan, this car will be launched next spring.

Honda's North American division released the pricing for the Acura RDX is ready marketed in the United States. 2013 Acura RDX is priced starting USD34.320.

a V6 engine 3.0 liter twin-turbocharging's developed by General Motors

GM ever developed a better, more modern, and more powerful engines and therefore, General Motor is able to survive in the very fast automotive dynamics.

ABOUT two years ago reported that General Motors (GM) is developing a V6 engine 3.0 liter twin-turbocharging that carries direct-injection technology that will rival Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine with it.

Machine with code LF3 is rumored to have equivalent performance V6 engine that powered Ford EcoBoost 355 hp with 475 Nm of torque strength. GM also reported LF3 engine will first take part in the Cadillac XTS by far, the luxury vehicle is always released with the engine naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6.

The latest news about the development of GM engines claim that they do not develop an engine, but the two V6 engines with the same technology. The second engine features a larger capacity engine-based GM 3.6 liter V6-powered 420 hp.

These machines will probably be the power supplier for Cadillac vehicles, including XTS and CTS for the next generation 2014 model. There is also the possibility of the engine used on the ATS ATS-V high-performance version that would get rid of the V8 engine to be replaced by a twin-turbo V6 engine is the latest.

Unveiling Bertone Nuccio Concept

Nuccio has a height of 1220 mm or 7 mm higher than the Ferrari 458 Italia. This vehicle is equipped with 4.3 liter V8 engine capable of producing 483 horsepower is equivalent to the Ferrari California engine.

FIGURE OF Nuccio Bertone concept car sketches first appeared a few weeks ago. This time the vehicle is re-emerging picture in the form of a computer rendering and better able to convey what this figure will at the Geneva Motor Show.

Concept vehicle designed by Mike Robinson, the design is inspired by the concept of Lancia Stratos Zero 1970, designed by Giuseppe 'Nuccio' Bertone. Bertone is the figure who also designed the Lamborghini Miura and Countach Lamborghini and Ferrari 308.

Although Giuseppe "Nuccio" Bertone has died 1997, but the company he founded is still actively designing the car and still produce concept cars. The concept vehicle displayed at Geneva is the veneration next 100 years of leadership in this Bertone design.

Nuccio is described as an extreme sports car that puts traces the evolution of the concepts that are built into the DNA Bertone Berlinetta machine in the middle. His figure has a low layout, muscular dedain a box that is part of the tradition of the company's history.

At the same time, he displays a style that is very modern and proven Bertone still exist in the future of automotive design.

Chevrolet Equinox Hydrogen for military

Honolulu, - hydrogen fuel cell system developed by GM at Equinox is known for its Project Driveway and started since late 2007. Hydrogen is converted into electrical energy and then used to drive an electric car. This SUV can travel 322 miles on a single charge and only takes 5 minutes to fill it repeated. And more importantly these vehicles produce zero emissions or pollution-free.


"Through this vehicle will provide military data and experience necessary to determine the application of fuel cell technology in the future," said Charles Freese, GM Executive Director of Global Fuel Cell Activities.

Three U.S. Army forces (land, sea and air) in the Pacific received 16 units of the Chevy Equinox hydrogen fuel cell as an operational vehicle, (23/2). Sport utility vehicle (SUV) was purchased by institutions in the three branches, the Army Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC), Office of Naval Research and Air Force Research Laboratories (ONR) and Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL).

Use of this hydrogen SUV as part of a U.S. military project aimed at reducing dependence on petroleum. The third force will evaluate the vehicle, to determine whether the vehicle qualifies as a military operation? "Hopefully, this hydrogen-fueled vehicles could help the U.S. military operations in the Pacific, the challenges of energy security and strengthen our energy independence," said Lieutenant-General Francis J Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Pacific.

Roding Roadster will show off at Geneva Motor Show

Roding Roadster is a sports car from Automobile Roding, Germany which is scheduled to perform in the event the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012.

The sports car is claimed to have a unique body curved like a silhouette. Parties to develop a small-scale producers, who can not be mentioned at this time.

Later Roding Roadster will be very mild, reportedly because the chassis will be equipped with carbon fiber reinforced plastic or CFRP. Roding composition makes it only weighs 950 kg.

As reported by topspeed, Tuesday (28/02/2012) Roding Roadster will use BMW engines are equipped with a 6 cylinder. The machine is capable of producing power recognized 300 hp with 295 Nm of torque.

These technologies into the Roding Roadster like mad animal in the streets. Unfortunately there is no news of the price of these cars, but if you are interested in better order now.

Because the Automobile Roding Roding Roadster will only provide as many as 23 units in the world. And if consumers are interested, the company will begin shipping later this year.

Sports cars future will be more unique. The uniqueness starts from the face, body side to the stern that displays a unique impression is definitely targeted fans. One of them Roding Roadster.

New Sport car, Lyonheart K. located in England will show off

According to initial estimates, K Lyonheart able to accelerate from 0 to 96 km / h in just less than 4 seconds and easily reach the top speed is limited by the number of electronic devices 300 km / h.

When this has been opened for the first 50 subscribers at a price of Euro 495 thousand out of taxes. If you order now, it is expected to take 18 months before the vehicle delivered.

Car Designer of the famous Swiss Bo Zolland birth to his masterpiece. This time he partnered with design and engineering firm Swiss Classic Factory in creating a sports car Lyonheart K.

The pictures are beautiful rendering of the new model will be made ​​entirely by hand-made in Coventry, England by skilled hands that worked on the new British automotive company that was founded Lyonheart Cars.

Lyonheart design philosophy is very simple, using only pure materials such as carbon fiber, leather, veneer, polished stainless steel, brushed aluminum and the metals in the layers of chrome, but not others.

This is reflected in its design that mimics the look of a classic British sports cars such as Jaguar and Aston Martin. And as illustrated by its designer, Lyonheart K seems cool, elegant, well-powered and dynamic.

Its power comes from the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that can be setup to provide power to 542 horsepower with torque force of up to 679 Nm.

Carbon fiber panels cover an advanced aluminum chassis diusungnya able to make it less vehicle weight of 1,587 kg.

Volvo V40 applies Recent innovations

Recent innovations in this car is a pedestrian airbag. When the airbag is usually only appear in the cab to protect driver and passengers, on these cars, Volvo also apply pedestrian airbag that will inflate the hood to the car hit a pedestrian. That way, the safety of pedestrians in a hit will be higher.

Swedish car manufacturer Volvo is ready to rise. Various innovations are given by the well-known manufacturers to focus on these security devices. And most recently, Volvo is ready to bring new faces of the Volvo V40.

5-door hatchback car is scheduled to be shown next week at the Geneva Motor Show and gives a chance to revive the fortunes of Volvo in the premium hatchback class and steal market share of BMW 1-series and Audi A3 are dominant.

With this new car, the Volvo V40 sure can produce up to 90,000 units per year at Volvo Ghent factory in Belgium.

This car is a car that combines the virtues of the S40 and V50 model that has a body design is captivating. This car is expected to start coloring the Volvo showroom in Europe in May.

There are six Volvo engine options are available for this car is made up of three petrol and three diesel engines and will spearhead the Volvo in the future.

The gasoline engine can achieve the highest power of 254 bhp to provide speed 241.4 km / h and acceleration from rest to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds as reported by the numbers Autocar, Tuesday (28/02/2012).

There is also a powerful 1.6 liter engine 150 bhp and 180 bhp. The third petrol engine has also been strengthened with a turbo tool.

While the diesel engine comes with 2.0 liter capacity with 150 bhp and 177 personnel of BJP plus a 16-liter engine that powered 115 bhp. Just like the petrol variants, diesel engine has also been using the turbo.

Another feature that became standard Volvo V40 in all its variants is stop-start system, brake energy regeneration as well as safety features that Volvo City Safety automatic braking could make the car at speeds of 50 km / h could be detected in front of the car there are no obstructions such as cars that stop sudden.

Chevrolet Camaro's managed to lead sports car segment

Detroit - Chevrolet Camaro's managed to become a leader in the sports car segment in the U.S. in 2011 last year with a market share to 37 percent.

Difference between the Camaro and Mustang sales even further away, reaching 18,000 units.

Chevrolet Camaro in 2011 had sold up to 88 249 units and is predicted to continue rising as the Chevrolet Camaro was ready to remove the strongest, the Camaro ZL1 in this year.

At the same time, only managed to release 70 438 Ford Mustang in 2011 with 29 percent market share followed by the Dodge Challenger sold 39 534 units or 16 percent of the market.

Under all three American car, the present Japanese cars, Honda CR-Z, which sold 11 330 units (5 percent) and Korean car Hyundai Veloster with sales of 9284 units (4 percent).

In addition to the sports car segment, the segment is even higher, luxury sports car, Chevrolet also reaped achievements by placing in the top Chevrolet Corvette degan sale of 13 164 units or 28 percent of the market.

Beneath it comes with a 6016 Porsche 911 units (13 percent), BMW 6 Series with 3903 units (8 percent), BMW Z4 with 3479 units (7 percent) and Mercedes-Benz SLK by 3220 units (7 percent).

Eternal rivalry between the two muscle car, Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang continues. If over the past decades the Ford Mustang has always led this segment, is now defeating the Camaro and Mustang took over in 2011 ago.

2/28/12

Newest Chevrolet concept shows off at Geneva Motor Show

During the event the Geneva Motor Show, the host will wait with iPad in hand, to hear the opinions of young Europeans about what they want from a vehicle, and the element connectivity and functionality of what should be included.

For those who can not visit the exhibition site, they can vote for their favorite concept cars from the house through an application that can be downloaded from Chevrolet Europe Facebook page. All of the incoming sound from the Geneva Motor Show event and Facebook applications will be counted in full.

MULTIPLE latest model, the concept is interesting and is the latest infotainment technology treats pavilion presented by Chevrolet at the Geneva Motor Show, the event-82, which will be open to the public on 8 March 2012.

The main attraction is the presence Cruze Chevrolet station wagon that will make her debut in the world. While two youth concept vehicles â € "Code 130R and 140S Tru â €" appeared on the European continent for the first time, while the future of on-board infotainment system will be displayed in the form of Chevrolet MyLink.

Cruze will complement the presence of Station Wagon Chevrolet Cruze product that has been present beforehand. Five options are available for the entire engine of the Chevrolet Cruze portfolio from summer 2012.

Cruze station wagon is offered in a choice of 1.4L turbo petrol engine and 1.7L diesel engine and a new 2.0L diesel engine that has been refurbished along with a choice of 1.6L and 1.8L petrol engine that already exist. All machines eligible Euro5.

Equipment and the latest features on the Chevrolet Cruze include keyless entry and start, rear view camera, start-stop functionality and Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system depends on the choice of trim and engine.

Chevrolet MyLink is a brand new Chevrolet infotainment system that integrates the whole driver's personal device, such as smartphones, and transform their cars into the docking station itself.

Chevrolet MyLink includes seven-inch screen, high-resolution, full-color touch screen that makes media selection easy to navigate. This system collects the contents of the rider to screen smartphone via USB, Aux-in or Bluetooth.

In addition to station wagon Cruze, Chevrolet Concept also presents youth Tru Code 130R and 140s. ntuk these two concepts, Chevrolet has launched a program that involves young people in designing a variety of future cars.

Two vehicles have been born the concept of dialogue is Tru Code 130R and 140S which will debut in Europe in the event the Geneva Motor Show.

Code 130R engine is turbocharged vehicles coupw rear-wheel-drive four-passenger, while Tru 140S front-wheel-drive vehicle is an exotic four-seat sports coupe with an affordable price.

In the concept, connectivity allows the rider to customize their cars according to individual taste, elements that are important to young people today and future.

The concept vehicle designers who came from England, Nicholas David and Joe Baker of GM North Hollywood Design Center, will be present to explain how the vehicle is created by following the style and functionality of the new buyer groups based on what they wanted in a car.

Button can be surprishing, he has always been a dark horse

"The way I see it from the perspective of a rider: Who's there to do something extraordinary? (Sebastian) Vettel and (Fernando) Alonso did something extraordinary to get where they are."

Formula One world champion in 1996, Damon Hill, Jenson Button admitted that riders would be surprising in this 2012 season. Hill issued a statement following a scintillating performance of the McLaren driver at the end of the 2011 season.

Last year, Button finishing in second place rider in the final standings, behind Red Bull Racing, Sebastian Vettel. The position could be achieved after he became the best in the rest of the series towards the end of the season, in which the 2009 world champion won three victories and 270 points total harvest, and the right to finish in the top of his teammate, Lewis Hamilton.

"I think Button has always been a dark horse," said Hill told Crash.net in a press conference on Sky Sports F1. "He did not make a big stage. He was standing on it. With tires like this, it seems good to him. He's a smart rider, and the better.

"At the end of last year, I think he is very strong and every time you have to start betting on the Button.

"There are many very talented rider (in F1), and I (also) interested in seeing the fight between the other rider's teammate, said (Nico) Hulkenberg and (Paul) in Resta.

"The teams have some nice and very talented pair. It will be interesting to watch, and if there are other riders who can do enough to beat the six riders in the top. You have to do something amazing to get into the circle it. But it is always a game.

Bravo Wrangler Mountain made by Jeep in limited edition look macho

The color of this car looks really cool as a whitewash in the Wrangler's body. Bravo Wrangler Mountain

THE international auto show Geneva Motor Show 2012, the Jeep will bring a number of its current product lineup. One of the most unique is the version of the Wrangler Mountain.

Genuine SUV that timeless design of this new limited edition version named byWrangler Mountain's described as having green gecko (gecko green) combined bumpers, grille, fender roll bar including velek hood and dark colored.

Velek macho vehicles are given a 17-inch size, has an interior that is not less unique with the presence of upholstery fabric. As a limited edition vehicle, the one that makes it different is that the Mountain logo confirms its uniqueness.

Called unique because in fact the color is not suitable to be applied to a vehicle. In addition to memorable less macho, green color is also not a suitable color for the SUV class of vehicles. Unless the color is applied to the VW Beetle or VW Combi.

Convertible Ranger Rover Evoque! let's show off at Geneva Motor Show



Gaydon, - Explained, a new variant of the Land Rover was made on the global success Evoque Dierektur Design and developed by Land Rover, Gerry McGovern and his team. "Evoque convertible is the latest variant of the market and will attract new customers and provide a more varied selection of products," said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director.

Evoque base with three doors, but the difference is a canvas roof (soft top) that can be folded and used to facilitate the sight glass. If the roof is not required, can be stored under cover behind the rear seat and operated automatically. To create a muscular appearance, Land Rover's 21-inch rims and tires Titan silver.

Despite Land Rover said the concept presented in Geneva Evoque just as the study of design and engineering, but no decision when produced, but the issue has been calm, the SUV will be launched next two years. Hence, the media predicted the same engine used by Evoque 3 (as base). Machine used is a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel with a choice of 2 power 150 PS and 190 PS.

Others use a gasoline engine turbo 2.0-liter 240 PS Ford EcoBoost adopted and is claimed to sprint from 0-100 kph in 7.1 seconds.

Provided two options for driving, the front wheels as standard and four-wheel variants are supported Terrain Response system is a typical Land Rover. Additional cameras in the interior is "surround", Park Assist and infotainment with 8-inch touch screen and the sound of English audio expert, Meridian.

Land Rover last week announced it will introduce a
convertible Range Rover Evoqiue concept at the Geneva Motor Show to-82 (2012), which opens next week. For Land Rover SUV figure also showed pictures of this premium to the world the first time publicly.

Porsche's accidentally immersed in wet cement path

San Francisco - As quoted FROM Forbes, Tuesday (02/21/2012), the driver said he was walking around the coast of San Francisco and did not realize that the road is wet cement path.

Be careful when driving. Note the condition of the road you will pass. If no misfortune will befall as it did in the current Porsche 911 motorists trapped on the streets are made of cement. The problem is, the road was still wet cement.

As a result, the German sports car was caught in the middle of the wet cement and make the workers hassles.

The incident occurred in San Francisco some time ago when the worker was repairing the road. As a result the workers panicked and tried to clean the cement off the conveyor motor.

Wet cement that was just making light of the Porsche 911 was unable to walk. And make the bottom of the car filled with cement.

And because of the depth of cement is the driver had not dared to come out of the car so that the cement does not get into the car cabin.