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5/19/12
Honda's recalling 537 Acura TL manufactured between May 2006 and January 2007
Beijing: Xinhua writes, as many as 537 Acura TL vehicles manufactured between May 2006 and January 2007 will be pulled back by the dealer. Withdrawal reasons, said Honda, a high temperature in the cabin of the machine can cause cracks in the tubes and make steering difficult to manage. To overcome these problems, the Honda in China will offer a free repair and replacement of components mobl drawn at the end of May.
Honda Motor Co. attracted hundreds of units of vehicles in China. This is because there is damage to the oil tube in the steering system.
China's quality watchdog said the consumer, more than 500 unit types Acura TL vehicles will begin to be withdrawn on 31 May.
UK Nissan Qashqai will become rival of Kia Sportage, Skoda Yeti, Peugeot 3008, Audi Q3 and BMW X1
Sunderland, - Also new sources of energy that the old version is replaced with a 1.2 liter 1.6 liter turbo petrol. The engine produces maximum power of 115 PS and 190 Nm of torque with fuel efficiency of 21.26 kpl and emission levels of less than 120 g / km CO2. Nissan also gives the option DCI 1.6 liter diesel engine-powered 130 PS with a fuel consumption of 25.51 kpl, as well as the emission levels of less than 105 g / km CO2.
UK Nissan Qashqai is preparing a second generation which will be marketed by 2014. Being a compact Crossover Gen.I built in 2007 and has sold over 160,000 units. As reported Autoexpress, today (16/5), the figure of the new vehicle has the look and quality of the premium due to rival Kia Sportage, Skoda Yeti, Peugeot 3008, Audi Q3 and BMW X1.
Qashqai II is still the same dimensions of length 4330 mm. Then, the interior is made to reach the maximum of 860 liters with rear seats folded. Pull line from the shoulder that stretches back to the hood, the Nissan-inspired Hi-Cross concept of sliding at the Geneva Motor Show.
Then, the shape of the headlights are "narrow" front grille design and a separate three wide and solid look. So that the form of crossover is the more contemporary front, and a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome accents surrounding the exhaust to give the impression of a sporty behind.
5/18/12
a prototype electric vehicle, MUTE's recently developed by Technical university Munich (TUM)
Technical university Munich (TUM) developed a prototype electric vehicle
called MUTE which aims to explore new technologies on collision safety,
encouragement, energy storage and logistical requirements to be
produced on a large scale.
The concept of mobility is targeted as a vehicle with a power output of 15 kW/20 hp with a maximum weight of 400 kg (without battery).
Automotive industry began to shift from black to green technology. They are busy to offer our customers the hybrid and electric vehicles are far from ideal. Therefore, efforts to build an electric vehicle that has a mass similar safety and mileage as conventional motorized vehicles continue to be made.
A consortium of the German automotive industry partnership led by BMW AG with the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) produces Visio.M. This project received financial support from the German Federal Ministry for education and research (BMBF) of 10.8 million Euro.
Visio.M project is exploring how to create efficient electric vehicles to be mass produced at affordable prices and with a level of safety equivalent to conventional motorized vehicles that exist today.
The concept of mobility is targeted as a vehicle with a power output of 15 kW/20 hp with a maximum weight of 400 kg (without battery).
Automotive industry began to shift from black to green technology. They are busy to offer our customers the hybrid and electric vehicles are far from ideal. Therefore, efforts to build an electric vehicle that has a mass similar safety and mileage as conventional motorized vehicles continue to be made.
A consortium of the German automotive industry partnership led by BMW AG with the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) produces Visio.M. This project received financial support from the German Federal Ministry for education and research (BMBF) of 10.8 million Euro.
Visio.M project is exploring how to create efficient electric vehicles to be mass produced at affordable prices and with a level of safety equivalent to conventional motorized vehicles that exist today.
superior Aston Martin DBS cars' located in the segment of sports cars and luxury coupe
Currently luxury SUV is sold, especially in China. And finally Aston Martin realized that, if it is to survive, they must take the same path as Lamborghini and Bentley who was preparing a SUV.
PRODUCER of Aston Martin luxury car must sell more cars to assert its presence in major markets such as China. Apparently, the traditional market for luxury cars Aston in the U.S. and Europe has not recovered from the economic crisis and likely will not happen.
The problem is, all products including the superior Aston Martin DBS cars, all located in the segment of sports cars and luxury coupe. According to Autocar magazine, which is why Aston glanced back archive Lagonda SUV concept that their first show in 2009.
Facebook's losing largest advertiser! GM ad spends each year on facebook reaching 10 million U.S.
Detroit, - GM's ad budget to make claims as the third largest advertiser in 2011, with a budget of 16.1 percent of all companies in the United States.
General Motors (GM), one of the largest advertisers on Facebook, will officially pull all ads that have paid social networking is starting today (16/5). The reason GM, according to research, advertise in Facebook is less effective. However, GM will continue to maintain the ads on other sites.
"We regularly review any media to advertise and to make adjustments. For Facebook, while we are planning not to pursue," said GM spokesman, Greg Martin, told The Detroit News, yesterday (15/5).
GM ad spending each year on Facebook reaches 10 million U.S. dollars and 30 million U.S. dollars, or USD 279 billion on fan pages. Advertising spending on Facebook only a fraction of GM's advertising budget every year to reach 4 billion dollars.
General Motors (GM), one of the largest advertisers on Facebook, will officially pull all ads that have paid social networking is starting today (16/5). The reason GM, according to research, advertise in Facebook is less effective. However, GM will continue to maintain the ads on other sites.
"We regularly review any media to advertise and to make adjustments. For Facebook, while we are planning not to pursue," said GM spokesman, Greg Martin, told The Detroit News, yesterday (15/5).
GM ad spending each year on Facebook reaches 10 million U.S. dollars and 30 million U.S. dollars, or USD 279 billion on fan pages. Advertising spending on Facebook only a fraction of GM's advertising budget every year to reach 4 billion dollars.
5/17/12
Suzuki Splash is redesign of Swift platform
For the European market, both Splash and Swift were made in Suzuki's factory in Hungary. In Europe the Suzuki Splash is offered in two engine options, namely the three-cylinder gasoline engine-powered 1.0-liter and 67 hp four-cylinder gasoline engine-powered 1.2-liter, 93 hp.
Japan's Suzuki SITE blatant display facelift version Splash. This site also promised to release the technical details before the official launch will take place next month.
Revised model that looks more sporty Suzuki on the site with a redesign of front bumper, grille and fog lamps new home, plus refresher prafis the rear lights and fake air holes in the rear bumper
Indeed, this vehicle is made on the Swift platform with a wheelbase shortened by about 30 mm. Splash is the fruit of development of cooperation between the Opel Suzuki who also has his own version under the name of Opel Agila.
It's kei car, Toyota Pixis Epoch!
Epoch Pixis Toyota comes with a length of only 3.395 meters 1.475 meters wide and 1.500 meters high, but it offers extensive interior and functional plus the radius of rotation is only 4.4 meters.
Vehicles manufactured in the factory Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co.., Ltd. Oita (Nakatsu) Japan is offered in 7 trim level variants with a price tag of between 795 000 to 1.2 million yen
ALTHOUGH Toyota has a good brand of Daihatsu in making cars cute, he intends to jump on this market even though it involves a Daihatsu. Because despite its small size, this vehicle is a big business in Japan.
Cute a familiar vehicle called by a kei car in Japan is Toyota Pixis Epoch. This is the fourth vehicle produced by Daihatsu using the Toyota brand.
As another kei car, powered by Epoch Pixis 660 cc engine is paired with a CVT transmission and front-wheel drive system and all-wheel-drive. This vehicle is also armed with start-stop systems to meet emissions and fuel efficiency below the maximum standard set of rules that the Japanese government.
Vehicles manufactured in the factory Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co.., Ltd. Oita (Nakatsu) Japan is offered in 7 trim level variants with a price tag of between 795 000 to 1.2 million yen
ALTHOUGH Toyota has a good brand of Daihatsu in making cars cute, he intends to jump on this market even though it involves a Daihatsu. Because despite its small size, this vehicle is a big business in Japan.
Cute a familiar vehicle called by a kei car in Japan is Toyota Pixis Epoch. This is the fourth vehicle produced by Daihatsu using the Toyota brand.
As another kei car, powered by Epoch Pixis 660 cc engine is paired with a CVT transmission and front-wheel drive system and all-wheel-drive. This vehicle is also armed with start-stop systems to meet emissions and fuel efficiency below the maximum standard set of rules that the Japanese government.
5/16/12
Mazda Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II has undergone improvements
Mazda Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II has undergone improvements by the aerodynamic rear roof spoiler that increases fuel efficiency of 0.4 km / liter from 20.2 km / liter to 20.6 km / liter with a standard Japanese JC08 test cycle.
While it seems not very significant, increase in fuel efficiency makes Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II are eligible for a 50 percent reduction in cost of ownership and tax deduction programs weighting in Japanese eco cars.
Other changes that accompany these vehicles have on the choice of upholstery color on the Sporty Package and Comfort Package, and the introduction of two new exterior paint colors that Stormy Blue Mica and Clear Water Blue Metallic.
Mazda has just introduced a new model which we know as the Demio Mazda2 for the Japanese market. Most importantly, they update the aerodynamics 13C-V Smart Edition makes it increased fuel efficiency.
Two beautiful models get serious critics
Regardless of right or wrong, the question is: Is the Chinese government realized that the girls sexy model is also causing many exhibition visitors who attend events like this?
GOVERNMENT rebuke of China Beijing Auto Show organizers. According to them, the girls are used to decorate the car show, very skimpy clothes.
For the government of Beijing, the girls wear very minimal, very minimal even at the auto show in China, giving rise to negative social impacts. Two beautiful models, Ying Li Zhi and Gan Lulu referred to as a negative example for the dress too sexy.
Due to the charm of beauty and elegance of the body section, the government considers the visitors prefer to take pictures of their cars rather than promoted. The government also called for the car manufacturers do not repeat them in the future.
VW Lavida's similar to the new Passat
Lavida standard has adopted a number of advanced features such as ABS, ESP and front airbags. Sedan is systematically designed to meet the needs of Chinese consumers.
Manufacturers Volkswagen brand holders through an agent in Shanghai to introduce the latest generation of the Lavida at the Beijing Auto Show 2012 event. This German manufacturer believes these new models look more refreshed and able to absorb more sales in China.
Reported by Worldcarfans, on Tuesday (4/24/2012) VW Lavida was first made his debut in the China market in 2008. The development significantly and quickly seized class A in China's auto market. Cumulatively, sales of Lavida is at the highest position that is 700 thousand units in January 2012.
After a four-year career in China, finally got a refresher Lavida. Brief looks similar to the new Passat, which reflects current Volkswagen design DNA.
Cardiac pacemaker sector, VW Lavida carries CC V6 engine with a capacity of 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine capable of producing 184 kW at 6300 rpm and 310 Nm of torque at 3300 rpm. With this machine, Lavida can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 7.4 seconds with a limited maximum speed of 250 kph.
Manufacturers Volkswagen brand holders through an agent in Shanghai to introduce the latest generation of the Lavida at the Beijing Auto Show 2012 event. This German manufacturer believes these new models look more refreshed and able to absorb more sales in China.
Reported by Worldcarfans, on Tuesday (4/24/2012) VW Lavida was first made his debut in the China market in 2008. The development significantly and quickly seized class A in China's auto market. Cumulatively, sales of Lavida is at the highest position that is 700 thousand units in January 2012.
After a four-year career in China, finally got a refresher Lavida. Brief looks similar to the new Passat, which reflects current Volkswagen design DNA.
Cardiac pacemaker sector, VW Lavida carries CC V6 engine with a capacity of 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine capable of producing 184 kW at 6300 rpm and 310 Nm of torque at 3300 rpm. With this machine, Lavida can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 7.4 seconds with a limited maximum speed of 250 kph.
5/15/12
fire incident at the Williams team garage Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona
Tim Williams also issued a statement about the fire. They asserted that the fire was coming from the fuel.
"Tim, firefighters, and police, working together to find the source of the fire, and the latest statement on this incident will be given in due course," said the statement. "Williams F1 Team would like to thank all the teams and the FIA for their support during the incident today."
Indeed, there are also employees who receive the Caterham result of this incident. Three people have respiratory problems from inhaling smoke, and one person suffered minor injuries on his hand, as reported in the thumb sticking.
The International Automobile Federation, FIA, issued a statement regarding the fire incident at the Williams team garage Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Sunday (13/05/2012). It is said that 31 people had to undergo treatment due to a fire at the Spanish GP, with seven people were taken to the hospital, and is currently undergoing treatment.
Here's the full statement from the FIA:
Montmelo, May 13 - FIA can confirm that a fire broke out in the garage Williams after the Spanish Grand Prix. The fire quickly controlled after an intervention from the staff of Williams, Caterham, and Force India, supported by the fire service circuits.
Thirty-one members of the team checked the circuit medical center staff, and all have been released, with the exception of the seven people who should be sent to local hospitals, where they get treatment.
FIA works closely with the Spanish government to investigate this incident, and will provide further notice as soon as the information there.
An earlier statement from the Catalonia regional government said that one person was flown to a hospital in Barcelona, with burns "serious". According to the Associated Press, Williams has confirmed that this person is one of their staff.
"Tim, firefighters, and police, working together to find the source of the fire, and the latest statement on this incident will be given in due course," said the statement. "Williams F1 Team would like to thank all the teams and the FIA for their support during the incident today."
Indeed, there are also employees who receive the Caterham result of this incident. Three people have respiratory problems from inhaling smoke, and one person suffered minor injuries on his hand, as reported in the thumb sticking.
The International Automobile Federation, FIA, issued a statement regarding the fire incident at the Williams team garage Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Sunday (13/05/2012). It is said that 31 people had to undergo treatment due to a fire at the Spanish GP, with seven people were taken to the hospital, and is currently undergoing treatment.
Here's the full statement from the FIA:
Montmelo, May 13 - FIA can confirm that a fire broke out in the garage Williams after the Spanish Grand Prix. The fire quickly controlled after an intervention from the staff of Williams, Caterham, and Force India, supported by the fire service circuits.
Thirty-one members of the team checked the circuit medical center staff, and all have been released, with the exception of the seven people who should be sent to local hospitals, where they get treatment.
FIA works closely with the Spanish government to investigate this incident, and will provide further notice as soon as the information there.
An earlier statement from the Catalonia regional government said that one person was flown to a hospital in Barcelona, with burns "serious". According to the Associated Press, Williams has confirmed that this person is one of their staff.
Williams begin to wake up
Catalunya, - Maldonado appeared very remarkable and shows his talents as an experienced rider. He was able to overcome the pressure from Alonso on lap 52 to lap 57.
"The distance is very close. We're keeping the tires thirsty, so do not dare drove too fast in order to survive until the end of the race. Hence, Alonso became very close," explained Maldonado.
Recognized by Maldonado that there are certain cloths Alonso approached him, especially at the end of the straight track. But, he was able to control the distance. Williams praised the speed and very strong and valued fantastic car.
"Tim did a small mistake at the last pitstop and the condition does not affect our performance," he continued. Williams praised the car after a lot of progress since last season.
"I think today is a beautiful, amazing for me and all the team. We have been pushing so hard since last year in order to develop a race by race. And now is the result."
Called by Maldonado that the race is tight as a good strategy, but also difficult because the rear tire after a few laps. "But I must say that I am quite happy because the car is very competitive since the early laps," said Maldonado.
"The distance is very close. We're keeping the tires thirsty, so do not dare drove too fast in order to survive until the end of the race. Hence, Alonso became very close," explained Maldonado.
Recognized by Maldonado that there are certain cloths Alonso approached him, especially at the end of the straight track. But, he was able to control the distance. Williams praised the speed and very strong and valued fantastic car.
"Tim did a small mistake at the last pitstop and the condition does not affect our performance," he continued. Williams praised the car after a lot of progress since last season.
"I think today is a beautiful, amazing for me and all the team. We have been pushing so hard since last year in order to develop a race by race. And now is the result."
Called by Maldonado that the race is tight as a good strategy, but also difficult because the rear tire after a few laps. "But I must say that I am quite happy because the car is very competitive since the early laps," said Maldonado.
Ford F-150 can be victim of JAC's cheating
President & CEO of Ford Global Technologies and Intellectual
Property Chief, Bill Coughlin told Autoline that Ford is taking all
necessary steps to prevent that from happening.
Coughlin added that Ford is very protective of his work and immediately address the problem.
"We're doing our job. There is a global team of good work here," he said. "So, yes, we must protect ourselves in China (through patents). It is not easy, but you can do it," said Coughlin.
Is it expensive to take care of the problem? "Not really" said Coughlin. He said that, it costs no more expensive than care in the U.S. patent.
China car PRODUCER average good cheating, one of the victims were the Ford F-150. China Mobil branded 4R3 pickup JAC issue that clearly mimic the Ford F-150 who made it in various news headlines.
Last January, JAC presents 4R3 pickup truck is a clone of the Ford F-150 for their local dealers are scheduled to be mass produced at the end of this year. They also plan to display it at the Beijing Auto Show, but did not.
Apparently, Ford has taken decisive steps which need to be done to prevent the JAC's intention not to continue, through the maintenance of design patents Ford F-150 in China.
Coughlin added that Ford is very protective of his work and immediately address the problem.
"We're doing our job. There is a global team of good work here," he said. "So, yes, we must protect ourselves in China (through patents). It is not easy, but you can do it," said Coughlin.
Is it expensive to take care of the problem? "Not really" said Coughlin. He said that, it costs no more expensive than care in the U.S. patent.
China car PRODUCER average good cheating, one of the victims were the Ford F-150. China Mobil branded 4R3 pickup JAC issue that clearly mimic the Ford F-150 who made it in various news headlines.
Last January, JAC presents 4R3 pickup truck is a clone of the Ford F-150 for their local dealers are scheduled to be mass produced at the end of this year. They also plan to display it at the Beijing Auto Show, but did not.
Apparently, Ford has taken decisive steps which need to be done to prevent the JAC's intention not to continue, through the maintenance of design patents Ford F-150 in China.
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