5/23/12

Ford C-Max Hybrid is also claimed up to 42 mpg fuel-efficient than the Prius V



DETROIT - Besides having a cheaper price, C-Max Hybrid is also claimed up to 42 mpg fuel-efficient than the Prius V. But Ford did not dare to release exact numbers, since the launch schedule has not been determined.
 
Furthermore, five-door hatchback is a car that will become part of Ford's global sales. Ford also has plans to continue to give priority to the fuel efficiency of new vehicles in the future.
 
In addition, C-Max Hybrid is equipped with 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle, four-cylinder that combines a gasoline engine and electric motor with lithium-ion batteries. C-Max is currently being manufactured at its plant located in Michigan where the plant also produces the Ford Focus, Focus ST and Focus Electrik.


Ford Motor Co. said it did not take long to launch a hybrid variant of the C-Max for the global automotive market. This was demonstrated with open orders for customers in the United States (U.S.).
 
Later Ford C-Max is priced at Rp242 million USD25.995 or equivalent. Price is claimed to be cheaper than the Toyota Prius V Wagon is priced USD27.310 or equivalent Rp255 million. Automotivenews as reported on Monday (5/21/2012).
 

the new Cadillac ATS variants has been just tested by General Motors

DETROIT - "We designed the architecture Cadillac ATS to get the speed, agility and fun while dikendara. ATS can achieve a performance luxury sport sedan," said team chief mechanic David Masch Cadillac ATS.
 
Cadillac Official ATS slide to the public on the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in 2012. GM presents Cadillac ATS against the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Cadillac ATS released with prices starting from USD33.990 (Rp313, 3 million) for the standard version.


General Motors has just tested the new Cadillac ATS variants, which carry a V6 engine. Cadillac ATS testing was conducted at the Nurburgring circuit and at Phoenix International Raceway.

As reported inautonews, GM designed the Cadillac ATS with a 3.6 liter V6 engine. The result, Cadillac ATS is able to record acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in under 6 seconds. Cadillac ATS has a power output reaching 320 horsepower.
 
Note the high acceleration GM is described thanks to the use of new materials that are lighter. The result, this ATS Cadillas weighing less than 3,400 pounds or 1,500 kilograms only
 

BMW 135i engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission



LOS ANGELES - Unit BMW 135i engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, as standard features. Or with a double clutch transmission, as an optional feature.

German car manufacturer BMW, the official launch variants 135i Coupe and 135i Convertible. Two models are adorned ciamik the U.S. automotive market.

As reported inautonews, Thursday (5/17/2012), the price offered on the BMW 135i Coupe starts at USD44.145. While the BMW 135i Convertible with figures released USD48.845.
 
However, consumers still have to patiently wait for a BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible. BMW to schedule these two models will arrive in dealerships throughout the United States starting this fall or September to November.
 
BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible is different from other versions viewed from a more aggressive design with gloss black accents, 18-inch alloy wheels and sport-tuned suspension. Only a small interior change, there is also a special symbol for this variant, the clutch brake and gas pedals with stainless steel as well as sport seats with blue stitching.
 
Two models are also equipped with a new differential system, stability control system that has been revised with DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and more "toys" provided new BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible.
 
Under the hood, and the BMW 135i Coupe BMW135i Convertible reinforced with engine capacity of 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder TwinPower Turbo. Engine capable of developing a total output of 320 horsepower and peak torque of 429 Nm, and is able to grow as much as 20 HP and 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
 

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie decided to take golden Mercedes-AMG SL at the Cannes International Film Festival



Cannes, - At least, four types of cars prepared by Mercedes-Benz and its subsidiary Mercedes-AMG. The fourth car from kupe sedan, full sedan, limo, and SUVs are deliberately made ​​more exotic to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the fight film festival trophy Palme (Palme d'Or). So when the couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie decided to ride the public transportation, the "beam" the artist does not fade!
 
In addition to the prestigious event's sponsor, Mercedes-Benz did not want to miss an opportunity to attract potential customers, especially from the celebrity world. How, they held a mini exhibition and a special test drive at the Hotel InterContinental Carlton Cannes. In fact, Mercedes-Benz models to prepare a special edition of the SL 63 AMG "45th Anniversary", because this year and AMG SL models will celebrate the 60th anniversary year (model SL) and 45 years (AMG).


 The presence of the actors and actresses at the Cannes International Film Festival in France (16 - May 27, 2012) used by Mercedes-Benz. Manufacturers of cars from Stuttgart, Germany is preparing a special transport clad in gold color.

5/22/12

Rename for the primary brand of Toyota to compete into Chinese market



TOKYO -  Toyota will be getting help from Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing is located in China and R & D Center in Changshu, Jiangsu, China. The company will focus on developing the Prius will be marketed in the U.S. and China.
 
So far, Toyota already has 19 types of hybrid cars are marketed globally in nearly 89 countries. This year the hybrid car can give  sales up to 15 percent of global
total sales TMC.

  This time, China is a country of destination for the global automotive players. One of the first major car manufacturer in Japan, Toyota is also made investments in China.
 
However, to expand its network, the Toyota division of China plans to create its own brand and will focus on vehicles with new energy. Thus was launched Inautonews, Tuesday (22/05/2012).
 
Guangqi Toyota and FAW Toyota will benefit from a new factory in China. The new brand will be used has not been announced, but Toyota says it will focus on hybrid vehicles. This is also done to reduce CO2 emissions are considered to be the cause of global warming.
 

SMART's e-bike special-edition, Brabus will be launched at the end of this year

 In March, Smart said that he would begin selling e-bike special-edition Brabus at the end of this year. The bike has a top speed of 40 km / h with an electric motor capable of 500 watt power promising.

DIVISION known as Daimler Smart ForTwo cars with a capacity of two passengers began sending electric battery-powered bikes to the UK this month after winning a design award Red Dot Design Award.

The bike was introduced last year, have 250 watt motors litrik that can run as far as 100 km. Smart electric bikes will be available in two colors, namely white with gray trim and electric green with orange trim.

Last year, Smart estimates that sales of e-bike (electric bike) in Germany alone increased almost threefold to 200,000 units in 2010 from the previous 70,000 units in 2007 pda. While sales of electric bikes in Europe reached 700,000 units in 2010.

Nissan Altima get high response in United States

TOKYO - In the U.S., the 2013 Altima is available in three engine choices and two choices, the 2.5-liter DOHC, four-cylinder engine that can generate power 182 (38 mpg) and 3.5-liter V6 engine that can give power of 270 horsepower mated to a CVT.
 
However, before the official launch of this Japanese car manufacturer announced that the 2013 Nissan Altima already be booked. But, just for the U.S. automotive market (U.S.) and not for other countries.


After the leaked pictures Altima models 2013, today announced that Nissan Altima began to enter the production line at its plant located in Tennessee, United States (U.S.).
 
Reportedly, this new generation Altima went on sale in the next 15 months and is expected to repeat its success as the previous model which was launched in 1992 ago. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (05/17/2012).
 
"Altima is the most important car. Sales always obtain a high figure, especially in the United States, "said Bill Krueger, Nissan's Vice Chairman in Charge of its Americas Operations.
 

Rogue is scheduled to glide on 2013


NEW YORK -Currently Nissan is preparing a new model of the Rogue crossover and a few other concept car based on the design of the Hi-Cross which some have been exhibited in the event the Geneva Motor Show.
 
Furthermore, for the Rogue is scheduled to glide on the latest generation of 2013 as 2014 models produced at Nissan's plant in Smyrna, Tennessee.
 
While for the later 2013 Altima is available in three choices and two choices of engines, the 2.5-liter DOHC, four-cylinder engine that can generate power 182 (38 mpg) and 3.5-liter V6 engine that can give power of 270 horsepower mated to a CVT.


 The automotive industry continues to grow rapidly. Many manufacturer of cars continue to issue new models. One was that Nissan continues to innovate to promote global automotive industry.
 
As an opener, 2013, Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Altima has the latest generation and still has five new cars to be launched in the future.
 
Rumors, five new cars are prepared for the U.S. automotive market (U.S.) and started with the launch of the sedan Atima 2013. Thus was launched the autoevolution, Monday (05/21/2012).
 

First Enzo's first hybrid car produced by Ferrari


Maranello - Using technology developed by Hy-KERS to Formula One racing car this car will combine electric motors with two 12-cylinder gasoline engine to produce more horsepower from the Ferrari car that has been around but able to better fuel economy by 40 percent.

Manufacturer based in Maranello, northern Italy Chairman Luca Cordero according to Montezemolo to unveil At Enzo's successor at the end of this year.


The eyes of the automotive world is now leading to the green technology is no exception specialist fast cars, Ferrari. Manufacturing bearing the Prancing Horse has even been preparing to launch a sports car with hybrid technology soon.

Reported by Autonews, Friday (18/05/2012) super car which will be the successor of the legendary Ferrari Enzo car is most likely to be carrying two kitchen runway which combines a gasoline engine and electric motor.

When will this car will be manufactured hyprid first car produced by Ferrari to the possibility of price range in the number 660 000 euros.

An anti-radiation vehicle's covered by thick iron equipped by airtight and air purifier





Tokyo: As proclaimed NHK, Wednesday (16/5), SDF officials said the vehicle was covered with thick iron that is airtight and air purifier. The vehicle can also be used in contaminated areas of toxic gases and bacteria.

While the vehicle operator may use a sensor to detect radiation outside. Thus, it can directly obtain data on the toxic gas and bacteria that contaminated the area.

Unlike the vehicles used in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident, this new unit can transmit data at once. Thus allowing the SDF to act quickly and decontamination plan.

One unit of the vehicle has an estimated price of around U.S. $ 9 million. So far only three vehicles that have deployed the Japanese government. While the GSDF troops said it plans to deploy dozens of vehicles across the country.


An anti-radiation vehicle was launched in Tokyo, Japan, recently. Reconnaissance vehicles for nuclear, biological, and chemical was officially launched at an Army post Martial or SDF in the city of Saitama, north of Tokyo.

5/21/12

Fiat Caffe is available only 12 units worldwide



NEW DELHI -  Regarding the price, the Fiat Grande Punto is sold 736 thousand Rupees.
 
In addition to launching these new models, the Italian manufacturer Fiat Caffe is also inaugurate the Pune region. It's just info in glance, Fiat Caffe is available only 12 units worldwide. To increase sales, Fiat plans to set up 20 dealerships throughout the year.


Indian automobile market continues to grow with the arrival of new products. This time, the new car comes from the manufacturer Fiat. In India, car type is called by the name hatchback Grande Punto. This model is the limited version of the Fiat Punto Sport.
 
Launched by Motorbeam, the exterior of this limited edition car is divided in three colors namely Red Exotica, Bossa Nova White and Black Hip Hop. Silincer exhaust was given a touch of chrome to make it look more elegant.
 
While the interior gets chrome accents and black upholstery with red stitching. In addition to the gas pedal, brake and clutch using aluminum models.
 
Fiat Punto equipped 1.3-liter Multijet diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger that produces up to 93 hp at 4000 rpm rotation with peak torque of 209 Nm at 2000 rpm. While fuel consumption is claimed to reach 20.5 km to a liter of diesel.
 

50,000 variants of the Chevrolet Aveo's been recalled

SHANGHAI -   GM sales in China in April rose 11.7 per cent declared themselves or sold over 227 217 vehicles. Total during the first four months of 2012 was 972 369 units sold, up 9.4 percent from a year earlier.

General Motors should do a recall or a recall on more than 50,000 variants of the Chevrolet Aveo in China.

The recall was conducted by Shanghai General Motors Co., As a joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motor Company. The company assembles and sells variant of Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and Opel in China.
 
Shanghai General Motors was responsible for the recall of the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in China. The recall was made ​​after the discovery of a problem in the brake fluid sensor.
 
Due to this problem, Shanghai General Motors is to draw as many as 47 415 units of Aveo. Shanghai GM explained that the alarm system is in the brake fluid reservoir, do not work with precision when the brake fluid level is less than the standard.

EcoBoost engine will be the smallest in the history of Ford


MICHIGAN -  this EcoBoost engine will be the smallest in the history of Ford under Ford Bonnet worldwide. Ford also revealed are designing, constructing, and assembling the eight-speed automatic transmission system in the factory.

Ford finally officially producing 1.0-liter EcoBoost engines at its plant located in Craiova as of May 16, 2012. The plan, Ford is able to produce up to 800,000 machines until 2015.
 
Later, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, three-cylinder will be mounted on Ford cars until 2015. Ford's all new cars until 2015, 4800,000 units of some models will carry this EcoBoost engine. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (05/17/2012).
 
"Our first vehicle to use this machine as Focus and B-Max. For the second car, our factory can produce machine 350.00 per year with three shift working hours, "Ian Pearson beber Engine Operations Manager, Ford Romania.
 
Furthermore, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, three-cylinder is available in two levels, the first version with a rating of 92 kW CO2 emissions of 114g/km and above 74 kW with 109g/km emissions. Both versions can produce 170nm and 200 Nm of torque on overboost.