Pedestrian Airbag's applied by Volvo V40

Goteborg - Volvo V40 has adopted the City Safety technology that has been updated, Lane Keeping Aid with auto steering, automatic Road Sign Information, Active High Beam Assist technology and Park Pilot Cross Traffic Alert.

Volvo carmaker broke new ground by creating a pedestrian airbag for pedestrian alias. These features are designed to reduce the risk of more severe the crash victims. This feature will be pinned on the Volvo V40.

Reported by Autoblog, Friday (03/09/2012) Volvo V40 features will be supported Pedestrian Detection System. Such a device can detect every pedestrian that exist around the car. Remarkably if the driver does not heed the warning, the brakes will work automatically so that the car stopped.

But when the inevitable collision of the pedestrian airbag will automatically be poking through the hood up to the pillar A. In this video illustration, the victim was thrown towards the car would crash and airbags inflate to protect the head.

owner of a Ferrari 458's willing to 'draw' logo along the row of the Barcelona players in his car collection

The car is actually a standard Italian Ferrari 458 with a white background. But the special, a super FC Barcelona logo looks great perched on the front hood. Not only that, on the side of the car looks a row of the Barcelona players of the core players to spare.

Drawn, it appears side by side with Xavi Messi, Iniesta, Puyol and David Villa up to Valdes in the Italian car. In the interior, red scarf was dominant with the addition of FC Barcelona in dashboardnya.

Ferrari 458 Italy itself supported by an ear of direct-injected engine engine 4.5 liters V8, capable of producing the power to reach 562 hp with 398 lb-ft of torque as reported by autoevolution, Tuesday (13/03/2012).

The machine was then mated to a seven-speed transmission of dual-clutch to the rear wheels to convert the power had to be the ability to accelerate from rest to 100 km / h in 3.4 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 325 km / h.

Other advanced features, the application of brakes by Brembo carbon-ceramic, aluminum body, multi-function steering wheel, aeroelastic winglets, as well as hi-fi infotainment system in the cabin space.

Achievements of the Barcelona football club was great in recent years has certainly made many people fall in love with him. Even the owner of a Ferrari 458 Italia in Dubai to be willing to 'draw' logo along the row of the Barcelona players were in the car collection.

What will car concept be used in James Bond's new films?

Every action is tense in the James Bond film would need a winning cars and it has a feature not shared by the general car enthusiasts. So not surprisingly, every new movie that is playing, always featuring classy cars from famous car manufacturers.

A wide range of super cars came with different concepts in order to take a role in the James Bond film. The vehicle has aggressive looks and advanced features that come in mind, just a secret agent like James Bond who could use the car. There is also the possibility that one of these cars will appear in the film 007.

Want to know what supercar concept that is considered suitable for James Bond?

A. Concept Aston Martin AMV10
The concept of creation Sabino Leerentve based Aston Martin is a lot of admiration reap from the observers. AMV10 design comes with the position of the V-12 engine in front or in the center, which will provide power to 507 PS.

2. Concept Aston Martin Gauntlet
Some people refer to Ugur Sahin design of this car has an elegant design. It looks unique and inspired DB3S, then the pieces of the design of the One-77, DB AR1, Alfa Romeo 8C, and Maserati GranTourismo. Appearance in front of the grill makes it even more frightening, plus dual exhaust honeycomb structure to provide a modern twist.

3. BMW SX Concept
Super car designed by Lulian spice is made as the future of BMW luxury sports coupe, and may also be designed as a successor to Serie 6. It has not much is known about the SX. So far the supercar will be powered with rear wheel drive system and engine layout in the middle.

4. The concept Jaguar C-X16
Ian Callum is a responsible person behind this amazing design. Rear-wheel vehicles with engines 3.0 liter V-6 that can shoot up to 380 PS. Hybrid cars are equipped with an electric motor that produces 95 PS power, and is estimated to run as fast as 300 kph in 5 seconds.

5. Concept Lotus Eterne
This sedan power generated from the Toyota V-8 engine with a capacity of 5.0 liters, and can provide power to 629 PS. Top speed of 315 kph, and it only takes 4 seconds to reach 100 kph from the point of silence.

6. Peugeot  SR1 concept
SR1 is the concept cars that already exist a few years ago, with front and rear designs are taken from other Peugeot cars. This hybrid vehicle uses HYbrid4 technology with 1.6-liter engine to drive the front wheels, and electric motors in the rear.

7. Mazda Shinari concept
Shinari is a revolutionary design language for Japanese car makers. Formed by a design company called Kodo which means "soul in motion", Shinari offers a driving experience with a unique interior, through the appearance of the all aluminum and offer any sophistication.

car cover made of condoms are more expensive than standard cars

One car cover company wanted to cover the benefits of using the car. Well, although time consuming, but taking care of your car paint remain slick.

It's highly effective if the cover protect the car paint. Looking for a car cover at least the use of safe materials even though ultimately the price offered by condoms are more expensive than standard cars.

Because it is considered time-consuming, and complicated, many car owners rarely use a car cover when his car bask in the sun.

Though the car cover in addition to making the car remains bright colors also avoids the paint scratched. It also can prevent the body from the dust.

Here are some tips to keep the paint in order to smooth the car cover:

1. Use Soft and Lightweight Materials

Although the car sitting in a garage, what's wrong with using a cover car. At least if the garage your vehicle in an open, vulnerable dust sticking. Use a car cover that does not make the paint is damaged. If you can find a rather heavy material and lace, so that when the wind blows, the cover is secure.

2. Prevent the car from dents, dings and scratches.

"The materials used should cover berbedar of most cars. If only other car cover made from a parachute, looking for was a combination of parachutes and rubber materials. So when opening the lid, the car body remains safe and protected from scratches," said Yahya.

3. Prevent Danger Man and Nature.

One of the main factors that make car paint damage is manure, twigs and leaves. But with a car cover, ensure safe vehicle paint. Additionally, when it rains, the car cover brands KondomMobil not wet.

"Because we are even made from parachute material but contain rubber. So that rainwater does not penetrate," said Yahya who admitted importing the material from Korea.

4. Preventing Theft

Although it may look like just a thin layer of fabric, KondomMobil.com car cover can prevent thieves from your vehicle.

'Time is money' applies for thieves, so as not to get caught. And thieves often pass a closed vehicle, which takes longer to get into. And, if you add a lock and cable to cover your car, you will not only keep your car safe, but your car becomes more difficult to steal.

"Theft is the main thing that avoided the car owner. But by using a car cover, the behavior of the thief could be disrupted. Most do not cover time-consuming car thief. Then the thief was a bit lazy to be opening the car," he reasoned.

Let's talk about global ranking of car sales?

The highest ranking of car sales this year is still held by China and other countries continue to leave. China's auto sales this year predicted would reach 19.21 million units of vehicles.

Car sales in India is expected to overtake sales of Japanese cars in 2016. India will become the second country after China's biggest car sales recorded in ASIA.

Car sales in India is expected to increase to 4.88 million vehicles in 2016, up significantly from last year's car sales only reached 2.91 million million units. While it is expected to continue to climb to number 6.73 million units in 2020.

Meanwhile, Japan is predicted to only be able to achieve sales of 4.51 million units in 2016, is not very significant increase from last year recorded sales of 4.13 million units. The bitter truth that by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last year.

While predictions IHS as reported by the Wall Street Journal, Thursday (03/15/2012), car sales in Japan will be held in figures 4.35 million vehicles in 2020.

The predictions, of course, far behind India's car market. One factor may be lagging Japanese market because automakers are playing in India always serve a small engine car that is considered very reasonable for the affairs of the bag.

While China, the prediction of automotive players in China in the coming 2020 will reach 30.68 million units of numbers of vehicles, up 74 percent from 17.66 million units last year, according to IHS Automotive.

Bamboo Curtain country managed to overtake the U.S. in 2009 and is now the world's largest car market. And Indonesia is currently sitting in fourth place after South Korea was third.

Lightest Diesel1.6L's really enjoyed by Honda

Geneva, - "With Earth Dream Technology, we have a goal to be number one in terms of emissions for three years," said Manuba Nishiru, President of Honda Motor Europe. 1596 cc engine capacity, according to Nishiru have maximum power 118 PS with 299 Nm of torque and will be installed under the hood of the new Civic, later this year.

Honda cars are very seriously working on environmentally friendly diesel engines. After thrusting the heart pacemaker for 2.2-liter Accord Type S, the Japanese automaker to introduce a smaller version, the 1.6-liter at the Geneva Motor Show 2012.

Honda Motor Co. (HMC) is aggressively developing a diesel engine because of the competition in the market in some countries, like India, did not have diesel variants than its competitors. They claim the machine is the lightest in the group with CO2 emissions of 95g/km.

What kind of Luxury cars owned by famous celebrities?

Cars owned by celebrities has always been the center of attention of fans. At the very least, the car climbed by celebrities adequately represent. Especially about the quality, both of velocity, security, etc., and consequently about the price, not to the size and not too questionable.

World-class celebrities sometimes do not think anymore about money so they buy a vehicle. If you need to be modified as unique as possible.

Here are the cars of Hollywood celebrities as reported by autoevolution, Tuesday (03/13/2012).

Actress Jennifer Lopez, Katherine Heigl, Jessica Simpson, Ellen Pompeo and Olivia Wilde hooked on driving Range Rovers. While Anna Kournikov the Cadillac Escalade. And the sexy-lipped actress Megan Fox and Hilary Duff was engraved on the Mercedes G-Class, like Emma Roberts and Ashley Tisdale.


Paris Hilton.

Socialite who visited Indonesia several times was very attracted by the aura of luxury Bentley Continental GT. To be more charming, the car is covered with pink color. Unfortunately Paris has sold her beloved Bentley Continental GT and reportedly he has replaced the saloon car with the Ferrari California Spider.

In addition, Paris also has a Yukon hybrid, BMW M6, Rolls Royce Ghost, and the Lexus LFA.


Victoria Beckham
Wife of soccer player David Beckham was in love with the Range Rover Evoque. Remarkably, not only fond of the car, he was also a Brand Ambassador Range Rover Evoque.

In addition to driving the Range Rover Evoque Crossover, Victoria is also driving a Cadillac Escalade, Range Rover, Rolls-Royce Phantom and other luxury cars. Victoria Beckham seems to have poured money is used for personal enjoyment.

Katie Price
This sexy woman with put options on a modified Range Rover Project Kahn. Katie eventually disburse the funds of U.S. $ 160,000 or approximately USD 1.4 billion. In addition to the pink-colored SUV, Katie is also driving the world's fastest supercar Bugatti Veyron which the color is pink.

Pamela Anderson
Tommy Lee's ex-wife was not much to pour his love on four wheels as Victoria and Paris. Until now he is still loyal to the Range Rover. The car is faithful to accompany him on a daily basis.

Gwen Stefani.
This one woman's dream car seems in tune with the sexy and daring style. Gwen is a proved penyanyui-driving a Maserati sports car class. Besides, he also has the Porsche Panamera sports car that can run from 0-100 km / h with a count time of 6 seconds.

Jessica Alba.
The actress who has two children was very motherly. Visible from a chosen dream car only to my beloved family.

Just look at cars like the GMC Yukon, Audi Q7 TDI is now a tunggangnya. But despite the mood of mothers, Jessica also did not escape the fast cars. Noted he has a BMW M3.

Britney Spears.
Dancer husband turned out to be more active with a large car like the Mercedes G-Class and Cadillac Escalade. But he also has a Maserati Gran Turismo, Mercedes CLK at a price of billions.

Nicole Scherzinger
Sexy actress is just not a lot of collecting luxury cars and super cars. He only felt comfortable with the car from Europe, Mercedes GL BlueTEC 3.0-liter. He bought it with banderolan U.S. $ 62,500 or approximately USD 573 million. The car is

Halle Berry
Artist ever fall into the category most beautiful breasts that were very different when choosing a private car. Because only environmentally friendly cars like the Lexus RX hybrid.

Lady Gaga
Which appeared as the eccentric singer was attracted to the Rolls Royce Corniche III. He also loves cars than any other car in the garage of a house perched.

Salma Hayek.
Taste is the same motherly woman with Halle Berry at the Japanese car, the Lexus RX.

Angelina Jolie.
Well, when discussing her sexy lips on this one seems to have no end. But for business car and Angelina seem only interested in the origin AS SUV like the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Tahoe.

To keep quality, Toyota and Chrysler make recall

Detroit - According to NHTSA, the Chrysler has not received reports of accidents or injuries because of the problem. The withdrawal began in April and part of the damaged components are replaced.

The two automakers, Toyota and Chrysler are both campaigning improvement (recall) in large numbers in the United States, delivered yesterday (7/3) with different problems.

Toyota said that vehicle is exposed to "recall" reached 681 000 units, consisting of three models. First, the Tacoma pickup 2005-2009 production totaled 495 000 units to replace the cable on the spiral model of the wheel house is peeling due to friction. This condition if left in place affects the air bag (airbag) is not perfect when it happens kecalakaan expands.

Second, reaching 70 500 units of Camry and Venza crossover 116 000 units were produced from 2009 to 2011, to replace the stop lamp switch. Followed later in the automatic transmission. Thus, when used in the assembly process silicone spray model. Well, these chemicals interfere with the electrical system work. Including the Camry and Venza, gears sometimes can not be moved from position "P".

According to Toyota, the repair took 30 minutes. For Tacoma owners will be notified this April, while the others will come after the components are available.

Apart from Toyota, Chrysler also calls for improvements to the model of Jeep Liberty 2004 and 2005 the production amounted to 209 724 units due to a car like having lost control.

The trigger, lower control arm on the back of the cracks due to corrosion caused by road salt in certain states in America. This report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety Road-highway (NHTSA) of America.

Selena Gomez was busy to drive the scooter, and only a bikini

Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson seemed to really enjoy filming the new movie. To the extent that these three young artists is to make everyone who was beside him feel confident baseball, and make a heavyset man can not turn to the other.

Justin Bieber lover who is also a singer, Selena Gomez caught on camera when it was busy driving the scooter, and only a bikini.

Without feeling the heat, Selena Gomez, along with two friends that Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson continues to rotate the sleeve gas scooters.

These three young stars are absorbed in the hot sun. By simply wearing a bikini and sunglasses, ketiganyanya looks cheerful as she drove on the streets of St. Petersburg.

Reported by the Daily Mail, act cheerful Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson is apparently because they were filming 'Spring Breakers'. In the film they're doing the action on a beach holiday.

Therefore, all three wearing only bikini bright shades while driving a scooter. In the latest drama film, tells the story of four girls, rob the college to fund their spring break.

Hyundai i-oniq's quite strong and masculine at the Geneva Motor Show

Geneva, - Overall, the car styling Hyundai i-oniq is less mature, though quite strong and masculine. Model scissor doors, proper fit is somewhat less suitable for a supercar.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai i-oniq introduced the concept at the Geneva Motor Show today (8/3) is opened to the public until March 18 next. Small hatchback was developed and constructed in European research and development center in Germany.

The car that has a length of 4.4 meters is environmentally friendly with a carrying capacity of 1.0 liter petrol engine with three cylinder 61 PS power, combined electric motor powered at PS 109.

For electricity, the i-oniq can travel up to 120 km da when followed by a gasoline engine to achieve a total distance of 700 km. Emissions were very impressive, which is 45 grams per kilometer.

The unique design of this car were two behind the curve is concave from side to resemble a boomerang, a traditional weapon Aborigines, Australia. "Creation is strong and the contrast between sharp character lines, but gentle, but muscular. Display the front fender, from front to back (near the door) emphasized the i-oniq kupe appearance," said Thomas Bürkle, chief designer of Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center .

Lexus RX 450h Hybrid has some unique features

GENEVA - RX 450h offers more power and can increase fuel efficiency. Racing kitchen equipped with 3.5-liter V6 Atkinson who can give 245 hp and 234 torque. Thus was launched Inautonews, Wednesday (03/07/2012).

Lexus RX 450h Hybrid has some unique features of its own styling, including an exclusive grille, hybrid badging Including blue-trimmed Lexus logos, blue-tinted headlamps and taillamps, and LED headlamps.

After divulging the latest RX 450h look through the brochure with the Japanese, now the display of the latest generation RX was revealed in the event the Geneva Motor Show 2012.

In a prestigious auto shows in Europe, the Lexus car that will showcase consumer demand after the Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid, especially for the European automotive market and the United States (U.S.).

Many of the changes that occur in the car Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), the amendment as a new front grille with a unique design, the front bumper with LED that can be integrated in the headlights and alloy wheels. These changes make the car more elegant and sporty.

All New Fiesta sedan is available in a range of attractive colors

All New Fiesta sedan is available in a range of attractive colors, such as Cool White, True Red, Highlight Silver, Aurora Blue, Phantom Purple, Phantom Blue, Chili Orange, Black Mica, Metropolitan Grey and for all models, Sparkling Gold and Icy Blue for models Trend.

Success with compact hatchback variant, turn Ford Motor launched the All-New Ford Fiesta sedan variants. Launch of the Fiesta Fiesta sedan lineup expands as well as providing additional choices for consumers.

All-New Fiesta sedan available in two models - the Fiesta Trend 1.4L manual transmission and 1.6L Fiesta Sport with PowerShift automatic transmission.

"All-New Fiesta redefining the meaning of a leader in its class in the small car segment, and the launch of the Fiesta sedan will provide greater opportunities for consumers to connect Indonesia with the award-winning car," Bagus said Susanto, managing director of FMI.

"All-New Fiesta sedan will feature innovative features and the first in his class like his brother, five-door Fiesta, presents a class-leading package in terms of passenger safety, smart technology, fuel efficiency, quality and value for money," said Good .

Ford Fiesta sedan equipped with an attractive kinetic design is sexy and daring exterior and chrome belt liner that looks aerodynamic and sporty. While the interior is very seductive and aesthetic high-tech cockpit via the intuitive and modern.

Both models of 1.4L and 1.6L Trend Sport package comes with a first-class Fiesta connectivity with voice command technology (Voice Command) combined with Bluetooth, allowing it to gain control without using the hands to more than 6 functions, including telephone, radio, CD, USB, and iPod.

1.6L Fiesta Sport sedan will feature Electronic Automatic Temperature Control and Climate Control Voice Command, and is equipped with leather seats to provide comfort to the passengers at any time.

He was also equipped with PowerShift six-speed automatic transmission that Ford presents a smooth driving experience, as well as providing increased fuel efficiency of up to 9 percent.

Features Electronic Stability Program (ESP) provides the right traction in all road conditions, and Hill Launch Assist function which makes things stop and walk to climb becomes easier with the Fiesta Sedan 1.6L Sport.

Safety features are also enhanced by the availability of airbags for driver and front passenger as standard on all sedan models to help provide better protection for passengers when subjected to side impact.

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD) on the All-New Fiesta sedan, as well as the body of a very high strength, reinforced with aluminum-coated boron steel, making the driving experience safer and more attractive.

Auctioning Ducati Desmosedici VR2 an CS1 having a capacity of 800 cc engine with 230 hp power

Ducati was first established in 1926 and produces motor sport since 1946. Produced by Ducati Motor is always characterized by the design and performance above average. Currently, family members Diavel Ducati, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter and Superbike.

Brand is already sold in 80 countries competed in various races of the world ranging from World Superbike to MotoGP. In Superbike, Ducati has been recorded in the 300 race and the race until 2011.

For the lovers of the race of kings Ducati, MotoGP, this may be a good news. Because the Italian manufacturer is preparing to auction off two machines are used in the arena. Machines used GP10 Casey Stoner and Ducati when it was still in the machine used GP11 Rossi ready for auction.

The second bike will be auctioned in Monaco auction house, on 11-12 May 2012 as reported by the upcoming official release Ducati, Tuesday (03/13/2012).

"Ducati is on top of two wheels with a reputation for performance and design is clear," said Peter Wallman from the auction house RM Auctions will be auctioning off the machines.

Both motors were promised would not change from before. Being the same engine and specification as both drivers are used when the meandering track.

Built on the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale, Bologna on December 7 to 11, 2009, the Ducati Desmosedici GP10 "CS1" used by Casey Stoner was first tested on December 14, 2009 before playing in Sepang, Malaysia in February 2010.

Stoner was first to use this machine to compete in Qatar in April 2010 and got the first victory with this machine in the Australian GP at Phillip Island in October 2010.

In addition, these machines also deliver recorded Stoner took pole position in Qatar, Phillip Island and Valencia as well as get a podium in Valencia, Assen and Catalunya. Ending Grand Prix in Valencia in November 2010 after running as far as 4232 km.

While the Ducati Desmosedici GP11 "VR2" used Valentino Rossi Ducati factory was built in 6 to 10 December 2010 and first began to test two days later.

Ducati Desmosedici VR2 has a capacity of 800 cc engine with 230 hp power. Motor is claimed to be able to run up to a maximum speed of 350 km / h.

When in the hands of Rossi, Ducati Desmosedici GP11 has a distance of 2342 km or less than that used Stoner Ducati GP10.

"The release of two highly specialized machines such as this is a very rare opportunity for us, so the lucky buyer must not only enter into a confidentiality agreement, but also a member of the 'family of Ducati," said Ducati Corse Technical Director Filippo Preziosi.

"Desmosedici GP10 and GP11 are two motors that are very interesting in the history of our GP project and therefore it will be an exciting opportunity for serious collectors," he added.