4/30/12

Daihatsu Copen roadster will be halted in this August


Since it was first introduced 10 years ago, Daihatsu Copen roadster made ​​from aluminum folding roof has since sold more than 56,000 units. To mark the end of production, the Daihatsu Copen released 10th Anniversary Edition will be sold in Japan in limited quantities.

10 Year Edition Copen whitewash white equipped with a special emblem. He was provided velek size 15-inch BBS alloy wheels, chrome grille, black leather upholstery with red stitching and chrome ornaments on the parking brake lever and the inside door handle.

Unlike most of the Copen for the export market equipped 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine powered 86 hp, Copen local Japanese market is equipped with powerful 660 cc 63 hp turbocharger in accordance with the regulations kei car in Japan.

This special edition car is offered in two transmission options. Version 5-speed manual transmission with the official on sale 1.82 million yen while the 4-speed automatic version priced 1.80 million yen.

 
You certainly remember the mini roadster launched by Daihatsu Copen. This cute convertible vehicles will soon become history because Daihatsu decided to stop production in August this year.

4/29/12

Bad perfomance and high cost for Rolls Royce Hyperion

Hyperion was first sold for 4.5 million Euros in 2009. After that, he exhibited at the Dubai Motor Show to potential consumers in wealthy countries. Maybe they think the vehicle will be suitable to the culture of Arab cars.

Prestige Cars dealership located in Abu Dhabi become a meeting place for a number of the most special car in the world. The place is also a great place to sell Rolls-Royce Hyperion specifically in millions of dollars.

Rolls Royce which was created only one unit is made ​​to order and taken from the base of Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead design that was designed by Jason Castriota to a British collector. Unfortunately very bad shape. Maybe that's why they can not sell it anymore.

Problems on the cars 'one-off' is, it is designed to give satisfaction to one and only one person. And because money can not buy taste, others may not like the end result satisfaction of the owner.

introducing four models of Ford cars at the Beijing Auto Show

The fourth model is the Ford Focus with China specifications. These vehicles will be made in 2 CFMA Chongqing assembly plant (Changan Ford Mazda Automobile?) And will carry the SYNC connectivity features have been enhanced to be able to understand Mandarin.

The fourth new model Ford is part of Ford '15x15 promise 'to launch 15 new vehicles in China until 2015, coming.


MANUFACTURER of American cars announced plans to introduce four models of Ford vehicles at the Beijing Auto Show. Although the information is still limited, but the company revealed that three of the four models are the type of SUV.

No statement can be a guide to memeperkirakan model of what will be presented by Ford in China later. but one of them, like the Ford Kuga with China specifications.




4/28/12

Lamborghini's history's unveiled

After recruiting a team of talented designers including Gian Paolo Dallara and Franco Scaglione and spent four months of intensive, Lamborghini presents the Lamborghini road car first 350 GTV to the media at the event.
 

Although the look is not exactly perfect, especially in the absence of the engine, the car has received a good reception to mark the birth of Lamborghini cars. Over the years, Lamborghini name grew and became synonymous with wealth and luxury.You might be surprised to know the background Ferruccio Lamborghini. He is a simple yet bold. He started his business in the world renowned as a manufacturer of agricultural tractors which is contrary to the exotic supercar.


Lamborghini's success came from his success as a tractor manufacturer who makes a man wealthy owner of a Ferrari car. He several times went to Maranello to fix different problems in his Ferrari's clutch.


"All the Ferrari that I have a problem with the clutch. When you drive normally, and all was normal. But when lauched, the clutch will slip during acceleration," recalls Ferruccio."I used to go to Maranello to improve the coupling and mempebaruinya, and each time the vehicle repaired for many hours, I was not allowed to see the improvement process," he explained.


"The problem of coupling is never finished, so I decided to talk to Enzo Ferrari. I have to wait so long." Ferrari, your cars are crap, "I complained. He was very angry. 'Lamborghini, you might be able to drive a tractor, but you will not be driving a Ferrari with the right '. From where I finally decided to make a perfect car, "said Ferruccio.


Enzo Ferrari, is having an attitude that 'unique'. Famous sentence he ever ask you quite a controversial "consumers are not always right". Even Ferrari dedicates a chapter in his autobiography, 'My terrifying Fun' for consumers, who mentioned some of them seem more concerned with their Ferrari colors rather than the quality of workmanship.


If only Ferrari Lamborghini knows that better, it might be more careful so as not to set aside in future competition with ease. And for Lamborghini, even as the tractor seemed intended to insult him, Ferruccio never feel embarrassed by it's humble beginnings.


Lamborghini interaction with the machinery not only hone mechanic since he was a very young age. It also sparked a passion for creating unique innovations. It will be a quality that would be selling cars that bore his name and makes it different than any other manufacturer in the industry.


Ferruccio Lamborghini was born in 1916 in a small town called Renazzo in Cento, located in Emilia Romagna. Both his parents are farmers who push their children out of the family business, especially when he worked at the family-owned farm equipment.


But this is where the love of mechanical Ferruccio grow and raise. As a young child, the future of these industrialists have a deep love of fast cars and on motorcycles.


When World War II. Lamborghini has been studying in the engineering school at Fratelli Tadia Institute near Bologna, and he was known as someone who is good at fixing anything.Once placed Rhodes, Greece as a mechanic in the Regia Aeronautica and even complete the task as a British prisoner of war, Ferruccio married his first wife who died tragically in childbirth in 1974.


Some people say that an idea came when he was a honeymoon. He intends to make the tractor from the former war vehicle after it crossed the pile several armored cars to be destroyed.Lamborghini Trattori finally created in 1948 after Ferruccio create a tractor for his father, Antonio, by using several different vehicle components Morris 6 cylinder engine.


Model Lamborghini tractors are assembled first known as Carioca, but the first tractor was made entirely by Lamborghini in 1950, except machinery Morris, named L33.


In the mid 1950's tractor factory Lamborghini at Pieve di Cento that began producing hand-made tractors in 1949, has grown to become one of the Italian farm equipment manufacturers the most successful.


As he starred Taurus, Ferruccio swordfish only synonymous with the symbol of raging bull, he also showed some personality traits that have been associated with individuals born under the constellation of the bull logo. He is very strong, stay grounded and never forget the roots of the grass until his death.


Ferruccio is a very humble person. He was even willing to make the tea for the journalists who came to interview him in Tuscan Vineyard where he spent his last years in making wine and building a golf course.


At the same time, he was never afraid to take risks and tractor-tractor reflect thirst for progress. Lamborghini tractors are one of the most innovative in the world of agriculture comes in 1966 as Italy's first tractor equipped with a system of synchronized transmissions.Company's initial customers particularly like the model DT 2R which is one of the first tractor-system drive 4 wheel drive when it was made in 1962. Lamborghini tractors are also known to be highly efficient so as to provide additional results for the farmers who run their own business.


 
Although the company became part of the SAME Deutz-Fahr group based in Italy in 1972, Lamborghini Tractor is proud to continue to create and modify tractors to individual needs for its customers.


So, if you visit the museum Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese, do not be surprised if you find tractors on display there. Because the luxury cars will not be there if there is no agricultural machines which form the foundation of the company Lamborghini.



EXHIBITION car Turin Auto Show 1963 is an activity that Ferruccio Lamborghini to realize a dream for many years. In this event the name Lamborghini started to set foot in the world of exotic cars.

140,000 Unit of Ford Focus come in the lists of recall


Until now there has been no reports of accidents caused by such problems. And before that terajadi, Ford initiated the recall as a form of corporate responsibility towards its customers.

AGENCY highway traffic safety the United States, NHTSA announced that the Ford Focus recall of 140,000 units made ​​between August 1, 2010 until October 18, 2011.

NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) states that it has found a component seals (seal) wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor is missing. The loss of seal is made ​​of water can get into the connector and cause corrosion on the contacts and may cause the passenger wiper not working.

To fix the problem, the owner of the Ford Focus was invited to the authorized dealers to do a survey for free. The technician will clean the connectors and replace the seal electric motor is not functioning.




4/27/12

Spray Film Foliatec's available in a choice of a fairly complete spectrum of colors


With a price of 49.95 Euro in Germany, Spray Film Foliatec's  available in a choice of a fairly complete spectrum of colors, including black and dull. And to demonstrate the uniqueness of this product, Foliatec will be present at the Tuning World Bodensee 2012 in Friedrichshafen, Germany on April 28.

SPECIALISTS of German car vinyl upholstery, Foliatec has developed a spray coating that allows automotive enthusiasts to change the color without having to pay expensive velek for the cost of painting.

Foliatec say, two cans of film containing 400 ml Spray can be used for four velek. You can just remove the wheels of the vehicle, close the tire so as not exposed to the dye, then spray the liquid on the wheel velek and ready for use.

Spray coating film attached Foliatec strong as rubber coating that protects surfaces overlaid. This layer is not easily dislodged when the vehicle is washed and he was not affected by detergent substances.

If you are bored with the color and want to try another color, Spray Film exfoliated easily in a short time. Film Spray is also not only be used on velek. It can also be applied to other components such as the home side mirrors and bumpers.




survey conducted by Ford Motor Company for using cell phone when driving

Frankfurt,-Royal Automobile Club spokesman Foundation - Institute for Independent Automotive UK - said the issue of ban on SMS or air-fuel on the road should be more attention in Europe. "We want the government to push all the elements related to social media to campaign messages dangers of using cell phones or other devices that could distract the driver while driving," said the spokesman.

 According to the survey conducted by Ford Motor Company (FMC), many drivers do not realize the danger does not focus on the road. For example, from phone calls, SMS, or "fuel-an". In fact, just one second my eyes off the road, death was lurking. Most of them actually know the risks that threatened the safety, but it is still often performed.

The survey carried out on 5500 drivers in Germany, Spain, France, Britain, Italy and Russia. The result is 48 percent of drivers say, at least once to see their mobile phone when driving. In fact, 61 percent of Italian respondents said they had done, 55 percent of Russians, 49 percent (France and Germany), 40 percent (Spain) and 33 percent (UK).Surprisingly, 95 percent of all respondents (six states) was conscious, to SMS or BBM's time to drive that led to decreased concentration and reaction. Half of respondents also said they would slow down the time to look into the phone.


In the United States, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood anti SMS campaigns for the road. In fact, plans to make regulations for all automakers in the U.S. to modify all the comfort features can only be used when the car stops.


Meanwhile, in Europe, some countries also began to implement a regulatory ban on SMS while driving. Kerndati so impressed was half-hearted implementation. Because the government imposed fines was small, only 60 euros (USD 716 400) for a single offense.


"Every country has the policy of each of these problems and depending on how to handle it," commented a spokesman for the European Transport Safety Council.


FatalAccording to the UK Department for Transport, recorded 324 fatal crashes or 20 percent of the total events across the country jkarena driver does not focus on the road. While in the United States, according to reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3092 people died, or 9.4 percent of the total accidents on the highway, it is directly related to the same problem.






4/26/12

SL 65 AMG will be 45 units in a special edition

Special presence of SL 65 AMG's always waited. We believe in privilege of this amazing car making the auto fans surprised.

This YEAR AMG brand celebrates 45th anniversary, and to celebrate this moment in the New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz introduced the SL 65 AMG V12 engine is a special edition will only be made ​​as many as 45 units.
 
That makes the SL 65 AMG '45th Anniversary 'is different from other models is  Bespoke facilities. This means that consumers can order whatever you want to be pinned on his candidate of SL 65 AMG.

Bespoke facility begins with a unique faded paint called "designo graphite Magno '. Exterior package continues with carbon fiber kit that also penetrated the cross strut in the front apron.

Carbon fiber material also decorate the rearview mirror, lip spoiler and hood are made ​​of the same material. In addition, increasingly look to be perfect thanks to four exhaust holes are covered with black chrome.

Section legs made ​​of wrought special use velek painted in titanium gray color that combined tire size 255/35 R19 front and 285/30 R20 at the rear.

 
Its driving force is derived from the 6.0 liter V12 engine-powered twin-turbocharged 621 hp with maximum torque of 1000 Nm mencaoai able to glue back into the driver's seat when the accelerator pedal sunk to the floor.


In addition, the designers at AMG also submit  two-tone leather interior. The middle seats, door panels and the ceiling has a diamond pattern. And do not forget the emblem '45th Anniversary 'contained in the ashtray.


how to save on production costs and estimate its magnitude

Many methods are used worldwide car manufacturers to reduce production costs. The goal, in addition to magnify gains, it could also push up prices to consumers.

Based on the research and conducted leftlanenews.com summary, there were 10 tricks to save on production costs and estimate its magnitude.



1. Sharing platformAlmost the same as the machines used for some models or brands of its subsidiaries. Like the Nissan-Renault, Honda, Toyota, Lexus and Accura. It could also still in a brand like the Honda for the Civic, Accord and CR-V.Savings: Thousands of U.S. dollars.

 
2. Using one type of machineFor example Honda L15A engine that uses a capacity of 1.5-liter, iVTEC on Jazz, City and Freed. Producers only differentiate by modifying the engine computer (ECU) and the exhaust. The goal is to raise a little power and trick consumers with frills power increases.Savings:, there is no definite and fairly large numbers, reaching thousands of dollars permobil.3. Remove the trunk lining inside (trunk lid liners)This method is already done by VW, replacing the inside of the trunk with a coating material that is more simple. Yet his appearance must remain elegant and also able to provide good sound kekedapan.Savings: Approximately 10-15 U.S. dollars.4. AlignPrevious cooperation with rivals to be a taboo in the automotive world, especially for technology and spare parts. But these efforts to be a trend lately to share technology and unit because the manufacturer overproduction. It starts from the battery to the engine.Savings: Billions of dollars per year, because it does not require the means of production and research.5. Negate the fog lightsAdvances in technology make the use of fog lamps lighting was retired and replaced with LED. For function and style, superior LED and minimal production costs.Savings: 15-20 dollars

6. The selection of interior materialsEspecially for middle and lower segments. Manufacturers should be smart to put the components of the plastic in some hidden place for a luxurious cabin is maintained. Even today the premium car also was trying to find a cheaper alternative material but still look chic and quality.Savings: 50 - 500 U.S. dollars, depending on the segment and manufacturer of flavors.


7. Sorting variantsManufacturers must cleverly choose the variant that will be sold. Concoction offered must be compatible with the concept. This move turned out to be fun for all. More efficient production costs, the dealer becomes easy to offer to consumers about the features of the main desires. Savings: $ 1,000 after deducting the cost of services that are not counted in the cost of production.


8. Efficiency of laborIt seems the formula is applicable to all companies. As much as possible the workers are able mengeksploasir their expertise that allows holding a number of sectors.Savings: Depending on the number of employees employed.


9. Do not use the spare tireMany advantages that can be drawn from these measures, such as cars become more lightweight, expanded baggage and do not need to buy rims and tires. Usually the manufacturer to replace it with the type run flat tire or a tire patch slipped the emergency accessories as a liquid.Savings: 40 - 50 dollars depending on the type of tire and rim.


10. Hood of a simple bufferActually is quite a setback to the technology because it uses a very simple hinged brace. Yet today the average holding luggage using hydraulic models. Even in the luxury car operation has been using an electric system.Savings: 50 - 75 dollars depending on the level of complexity.

Lewis Hamilton disappointed for Nico Rosberg escaped from Punishment

Sakhir-  After hearing the verdict of the inspectors, the former world champion in 2005 and 2006 it wrote on his twitter, "I think you'll have fun in future races. You can maintain the position you want and you can overtake on the outside of the track. Enjoy!"

Mercedes team rider Nico Rosberg escaped punishment for the incident with Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) and Fernando Alonso (Ferrari). The superintendent and director of the race after the race that the investigation stated that the motion to the right that made ​​the son of former F1 driver Keke Rosberg, who also holds the 1982 world champion is not one to defend its position.

Events precisely, on lap 11 Hamilton entered the track after a pitstop I and tried to seize the position of Nico. Remove the third bend ahead into the fourth corner, Hamilton is already close to Nico suddenly pushed to the right until the right tires went off the track, although it may precede it.

The situation experienced by Alonso on lap 11. Ferrari was also encouraged by Nico to the right, but he failed to pass him.

After the race the race watchdog (stewards of the meeting) called Nico and team representatives to see details of events. The supervisory judge Nico moved to the position of constantly defending his position on the track straight and regular. Nico moved to the right when Hamilton was not with him.

The watchdog added that Hamilton hit by a car just how significant the effect of Nico as his vehicle (Hamilton) still remains within the bounds of the track, then the action is not considered one of Nico.

Alonso on the same grounds, the Spanish rider looked annoyed and said, "I can only tell if the run-off area is quite wide and there are walls, I'm not sure I can be here to talk about it."

Sebastian Vettel won his first victory this season

Sakhir -  maturity for race of Vettel was also seen at this time, though pressed by Raikkonen, but he managed to finish with 3 seconds remaining gap of the Finnish driver's nationality.

Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel won his first victory this season after finishing in the forefront of Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday (04/22/2012) night.


After a tight battle with Lotus Renault driver Kimi Raikkonen throughout the race, the German driver was able to prove himself still to be reckoned with to defend his world title.With a start from pole position, Vettel was able to perform consistently during the race. 
 Meanwhile, Hamilton of McLaren Lewies the start of the second order do not even achieve maximum results and should receive a finish in eighth position. So also with his teammate Hamilton, Jenson Button, the start of the fourth-placed British rider to finish the race is even further in order to-18.




Following the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday (4/22/2012):
Fastest lap: Vettel, 1:36.379Not classified / retirements:Driver Team On lapMaldonado Williams-Renault 26Pic Marussia-Cosworth 25

Pos Driver Team Time

A. Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1h35: 10 9902. Raikkonen Lotus-Renault + 33003. Grosjean Lotus-Renault + 10 1004. Webber Red Bull-Renault + 38 7005. Rosberg Mercedes + 55 4006. In Resta Force India-Mercedes + 57 5007. Alonso Ferrari + 57 8008. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 58 900 +9. Massa Ferrari 1:04.900 +10. Schumacher Mercedes 1:11.400 +11. Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1:12.700 +12. Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1:16.500 +13. Vergne Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:30.300 +14. Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1:33.700 +15. Ricciardo Toro Rosso-Ferrari + 1 lap16. Caterham Petrov-Renault + 1 lap17. Caterham Kovalainen, Renault + 1 lap18. Button McLaren-Mercedes + 1 lap19. Glock Marussia-Cosworth + 2 laps20. De la Rosa HRT-Cosworth + 2 laps21. Karthikeyan HRT-Cosworth + 2 laps22. Senna's Williams-Renault + 3 laps



Lotus Renault duo performances should be appreciated. Raikkonen, who started from the eleventh sequence instead continued forward thrust so as to be a runner up balapn. While his teammate The Ice Man, Romain Grosjean managed to accompany the third podium place Raikkonen with Bahrain GP.Nico Rosberg, who won the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend had to settle for finishing in fifth place. The two also appeared sluggish Ferrari, Fernando Alonso completed the race in seventh, and Felipe Massa again failed to shine after just finishing in ninth position.

Vettel's very please to win Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix

Sakhir -  "I am very pleased we managed to win here. We're really not quite sure how competitive we will be next," Vettel said.

"I think China is a very good lesson for us to understand the weaknesses of the car. We know a little more driving two different cars. Here we focus on the new package and encouraged to continue to stay ahead," he said.



Despite recently winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel did not believe his victory in our power to make changes to the world championship competition.

Holds the status of the defending champion, Vettel believes the season will continue to run without predictable by anyone. The German driver also assesses McLaren still have the fastest car.

"It's a very rigorous season, the cars are very close to each other and little things can make a big difference on Sunday," Vettel said as quoted by Autosport, Monday (23/04/2012).

"I think since the start of the season, we said McLaren had the fastest car, but not too far away with another car, was seen by the Sunday which always produce different winners. However, I think they still have one powerful package," he explained.

"But you need to get everything right, you should have the right tires, you should treat the car properly, you need to find a suitable set-up on weekends, so many things to watch out for," he explained.

Vettel himself admitted, he achieved brilliant results in the race this time can not be separated from the lessons learned when his team failed to win the Grand Prix of China. Thanks to these failures, Red Bull is able to know who owned their weaknesses.




Viaggio's designed by the Fiat Group Style Centre in Turin

Beijing, -  Viaggio designed by the Fiat Group Style Centre in Turin, so it still looks strong with the Italian car design language. Although the form of a little body fat, but still form the ideal proportions. While the back has joined the LED light as a modern twist.

In the interior, the sedan gets a touch of a completely new design with the style of driver centric dash. Then, trim materials and colors that blend gentle view of two colors. This car is also equipped with 8.4-inch touchscreen navigation features.


Viaggio Fiat launched a targeted segment of C at the Beijing Auto Show, yesterday (23/4). As reported Motoroids, actual sedan Dodge Dart with a platform-based Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the dimensionless length of 4679 mm, width 1850 mm and wheelbase (wheelbase) 2708 mm and the expectations of the Italian manufacturer on the continent of Asia.

Fiat has menginvetasikan fund of Rp 7.3 trillion. To build a factory in Guangzhou Auto in Changsha, Hunan Province. The plan, first in 2012 produced 140,000 units of the maximum capacity of 220 000 units.

To enliven the market in China, Viaggio using 1.4 L engine with an output of 122 Tjet PS and 152 PS. The news special, this car uses the Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT) who claimed, with this technology makes Viaggio most advanced in its segment.