Ford said that throughout the process of opening and closing of doors is carried out with the same power and speed when the doors are closed manually by the wearer 90 percent ..
"This is a test of modern torture is more than half a million times the process of closing doors in a variety of conditions, ranging from cold environments such as hot weather at the poles to the tropics," said Barry Gale, Ford commercial vehicle technical leadership of Europe.
"Once our new vans are managed through this exam, they are ready for anything," added Gale.
WE must be wondering what is done in an automotive testing facility. Ford tried to show how they test the doors of the latest Transit Van Custom for sure he would not be a problem after thousands of times opened and closed.
With the help of automated rig equipment in the Ford development center in Merkenich, Germany, the automaker membukadan front door shut as much as 250,000 times, 150,000 times as much as sliding doors and rear cargo door open and close as many as 150,000 times.
The process of 'torture' was conducted at a temperature range from -40 degrees celsius to 82 degrees Celsius with humidity levels of up to 85 percent.
Chevrolet is the first corporate sponsor for the One World Futbol Project, which has contributed positively to more than 525 000 people in 137 countries.
"In line with the continued development of the Chevrolet as a global brand, now is the perfect time to make commitments and strengthening our presence in the world of international football," said General Motors Global Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick.
"Our ambition is to be connected with the football much more than just a regular sponsor." he said.
After announcing its partnership with Manchester United plans to hold China Chevrolet Cup as part of a tour of Manchester United in July 2012, Chevrolet also announced its partnership with One World Futbol Project.
One World Futbol Project is a focused organization to support the ongoing game of soccer for youth in the area left behind by providing quality football revolutionary and durable.
One World Futbol Project has been helping schools, orphanages, and non-profit organizations in using sports to resolve conflict, teach tolerance, and build community.
They are also affiliate members who connect streetfootballnetwork 94 non-profit organization based soccer for social change spread across 61 countries.
Support includes the donation of 1.5 million Chevrolet ball of the foot One World Futbols over the next three years to organizations working for youth in former war zones, refugee camps, disaster areas and other communities left behind.
Unlike other soccer balls sold in the market that can be deflated, One World Futbol soccer balls do not need a pump and never flat despite repeatedly pressed.
A One World Futbol soccer ball can last longer than regular soccer ball, while maintaining the power game in the most difficult field.
Effort and hard work finally bear fruit sweet Fred Body after the vehicle he built it successfully won the award for 'Best Vintage Car' last April in a classic British car show in Bristol.
Early MG Society in England stated that the car is one of the few original MG encountered in 25 years. The vehicle has been fully restored from the ground up to resemble its original condition car.
A classic car MG 14/40 Mk IV was found in 1929 under the former cowshed building after buried for 70 years. Conditions are still intact although there are some parts that need repair process.
Apparently the original owner of the MG 14/40 Mk IV was very fond of her car. He chose to bury under construction building a new cowshed built this vehicle instead of crushed rubble as victims of World War II.
Seven decades later, the car was found buried under gravel in the construction of solid cast cement. MG is buried demolition is done very carefully to preserve its unity.
BBC News explains that the original skin is damaged forged by a long period and cow urine contains acid strong enough to trigger the corrosion on parts of the vehicle even if made of aluminum.
Nevertheless, there are still many remaining components are useful in the restoration process. Spareparts of vehicle was later purchased by Fred Body who later spent a year to put it together again into the car intact.
In addition to finding a replacement aluminum components, this car also needs to obtain a duplicate instrument. It looks like the original kept by the first owner as a memento.
Top list of one unit of DB4GT Zagato 'Sanction II' Coupe that is based on collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato to produce 19 units DB4GT between 1961 to 1963, which was originally planned to be made as many as 23 units.
30 years later, Aston revive this project is delayed and sent the rest of the unfinished chassis to base Zagato in Milan to return to work on the four units which have not been finalized DB4GT.
One of the four units of Sanction II coupe was owned by musician Phil Collins named manager Tony Smith. And DB4GT Zagato 'Sanction II' Coupe last made in 1991 is now at Newport Pagnell nerada to be auctioned with a value of 1.2 million pounds.
Zagato in conjunction with the antique auction, Bonhams is also auctioning a unit convertible DB4 Vantage 1962 for 611 900 pounds and the DBS convertible valued at 488 700 1963 pounds.
There was also the only one made in 1971 DBS station wagon that was ordered by a Scottish nobleman who is used for fishing purposes, auctioned for 345 000 pounds.
Other interesting vehicles at the Bonhams auction is a 1994 Virage Volante and Virage former Prince Charles 1994 the former boxer Lennox Lewis.
EVERY year, Bonhams held a special auction at Aston Martin Works, a restoration shop in the old factory site in Newport Pagnell company. A number of rare Aston will be brought to auction.
The exhibition, which will use the land area of 1.5 hectares will feature more than 350 cars, trucks and antique motorcycles that are ready to make you drool dripping.
E
lectric cars like the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf may make your breath. But it's not much when compared to when you know the electric vehicles have been around over 100 years ago.
An introduction to Walker Vehicle Co. vehicles. made in 1909 recently sold on eBay for U.S. $ 127,500 . In addition to the antique figure, the price is included to pay its uniqueness as an early generation of electric powered vehicles.
1909 Walker who still use the tire off the wheel base is one of the hundreds of electric vehicles manufactured in the early 20th century, addressed to consumers who need a vehicle that is not noisy and clean as an alternative to fossil-fueled vehicles are noisy and dirty at that time .
According to the Wall Street Journal, in addition to electric vehicles, Walker Vehicle Co. based in Chicago that also makes the initial variant for several hybrid vehicles.
August last year, an electric car made in 1899, Columbia Electric Landaulet RM Auctions sold at auction for U.S. $ 550,000 (more than 5 billion), making this the most expensive antique electric car ever sold at auction.
Does not this make you wonder? If you're still not convinced that the technology of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles has actually been around since our grandmother was not born, you can prove a direct alternative to having a row of antique vehicles in the near future.
Because the American Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington, on June 2 will be an exhibition on alternative powered cars which will display the Standard Electric Open Tourer made in 1914 that claimed still roadworthy.
Pontiac Firebird was whitewashed premises Coronado Gold color which is the 70's with Sandlewood Tan interior. He
completed a package of Formula 400 6.6 liter V8 engine with four-barrel
carburetor (four-barrel), dual exhaust, sport suspension, and other
supporting equipment.
These vehicles are perched on top of velek original 14-inch Goodyear tires wrapped Polyglas F70-14. The car is located in Texas has been offered on eBay at a price as U.S. $ 20,000.
American
classic cars enthusiasts would know the second generation of Pontiac
Firebird (1970-1981) whose production was halted General Motors 30
years ago. 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 is up on eBay with the odometer numbers are still quite low.
On
the instrument panel distance of 26 505 indicated miles (42 655 km)
claimed by the seller that the car is in original condition that has
been stored and cared for most of the age.
ntested, original DB7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h
within 4.9 seconds with the original body that weighs 1622 kg. With a classic body that has been trimmed down to 500 kg, of this vehicle is capable of much faster than that number.
The handling
has been enhanced by the addition of reinforcing structure, the shock
absorber custom AVO and improvements on the brakes.
This
vehicle has been auctioned at Monaco Historics weekend sale that was held by
the London auction house Coys are off at a price 142 940 euro.
But do not worry, because Evanta Motor Company received another challenge. So
if you have a new Aston Martin DB9 and want to turn it into a Zagato a
classic car, you already know where your car should be taken.
IN 1960, Aston Martin DB4 Zagato masterpiece featuring the London Motor Show which will be made as many as 25 units. Because the Italian coachbuilder less desirable unit to stop after completion-20.
Positive effects, the production is very little to make this model a car that is very, very rare and most valuable of all time.
To
mark 50 years of Zagato original, Evanta Motor Company UK-based
re-create the most beautiful GT car, which combines the look of a
classic design with modern technology implementation.
A DB7 Vantage V12 2001 output is used as a donor car. The
body is then removed, then cut the wheel axis distance of 23 cm before
being installed with a Zagato body handcrafted piece of glass fiber and
kevlar plus carbon fiber for the engine cover.
Behind
it looks very classic, there are some things best learned from modern
supercars like the V12 engine complete with its ECU, ABS brakes,
tiptronic transmission and air conditioning, while the protective pipes
(race roll cage) hidden behind a red leather interior luxury Oxblood.
Central
locking system (central lock) has also been converted so that not only
could unlock the doors from a distance so that the door handle no longer
needed.
Whitewash
the original body color Silver Aston Martin Solent, while the wheels
using a classic design with a size 16-inch tires wrapped in racing.
Although
the performance's u
Disaster in Japan last year also negatively affect the ranking of brand value Honda, Nissan and Lexus, but all three managed to maintain itself as a top 10.
BMW's managed to overtake Toyota as the most valuable automotive brand in the world. According to the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands released by research firm Millward Brown, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Audi brand managed to improve their rankings.
According to Millward Brown's global brand director Peter Walshe, BMW has been able to effectively convey the message of what differentiates its brand from other car brands in these markets are highly competitive.
BMW also be the most valuable automobile brand in 2010, before the position was filled by Toyota from 2006 to 2009 as well as last year.
"Toyota has maintained its position as one of the best brands in the world, but he lost that position after the devastating earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear effect on the entire Japanese automaker last year," said Walshe.
List of the most valuable automobile brand in the world:
10. Lexus
9. Hyundai
8. Audi
7. Ford
6. Volkswagen
5. Nissan
4. Honda
3. Mercedes-Benz
2. Toyota
1. BMW
"Toyota is certainly seen as good value, very reliable and trustworthy, especially for middle-class buyers," said Walshe. He added that the problems associated with financial Toyota due to natural disasters which are beyond the control, not the brand.
Technology in motor vehicles is now growing rapidly. The technology is presented in order to facilitate the driver in driving.
One of them is the cruise control feature. Cruise control is an electrical system that is useful to maintain a constant vehicle speed. This helps the driver maintain speed without having to step on the gas pedal when driving long distances.
Fixed to the vehicle cruise control feature is usually a vehicle with the upper middle segment. Generally cruise control buttons on the control wheel, or a lever under the steering wheel.
When riders are in speed of 80 km / h on the highway, with cruise control switch system with automated vehicles will be running constantly at a speed of 80 km / h.
"The bottom line is that the vehicle cruise control can maintain the desired speed flat. This is useful on the highway with traffic density is," .
cruise control feature can make use of more efficient fuel consumption because the engine speed is stable.
"Actually, this system helps the driver maintain speed and fuel consumption can be more efficient. While at a speed of 100 km / h, this system enabled, then the car will remain at that speed," he continued the flow fan friendly rock music this progressive.
By simply stepping on the brake pedal or gas pedal, the cruise control system activation will be canceled and returned to normal driving mode. Cruise control works by reading the vehicle sensor, usually located in driveshaftlas coupling, the sensor in the speedometer and tachometers.
Toyota is already using a variant of cruise control system is Toyota camry 2.5 HV and 2.5 V and Toyota's latest Corolla.
Detroit -As reported by autoevolution, Friday (05/18/2012), withdrawal is only valid for as many as 650 units GS F. GS F is actually a modified version of the Lexus GS 350.
For the sake of more sporty, the GS 350 to get additional power from the engine valve 3500 cc 6 M Sport package plus the promise of good driving as well as a sharper pedal response.
Unfortunately, only a few months, the car was problematic at the wheel.
"In some car models, the GS 350 F-Sport ECU for VGRS system can cause problems when the wheel is turned back after a parked car," says Lexus.
The new steering wheel when the car is parked in trouble with the conditions of the steering wheel is not straight or deflected.
To fix this problem, the ECU will re-calibrated for 30 minutes.
New display at the end of last year, the issue landed in the Lexus GS F. Lexus sports car is having problems at the wheel and should be withdrawn.
San Antonio, USA - Whitney Houston's Porsche had taken a walk as far as 53 313 miles. This car is registered by Nippy, Inc., One of the Production House have Houston. This car has a 3600 cc engine with 247 horsepower power automatic transmission.
This car seems to have had a bad memory with Whitney. When I was with Bobby Brown, the car crashed into a bus in Atlanta. The bus does not matter, just the front bumper a little monyong Porsche again made.
Leake auction house auction off some time ago an open roof of a white Porsche that was once owned by singer Whitney Houston.
The result is a car that sold 'cheap enough' for a celebrity car.
And if you look at the figure of Whitney, at least some of the judge could reap.
Detroit - The most recent models of the new Camaro SS which was launched in 2010.
While the Chevrolet SS who was born in 2013 will also have the same architecture with the Camaro and Holden VF Commodore.
"As a racing fan, I am glad that Chevrolet will be releasing a NASCAR race car will also be marketed," said President Mark Reuss GM America.
"Chevrolet SS is a good example of how GM can leverage its global product portfolio to deliver a unique experience of racing performance. I personally can not wait to drive it," he added.
Chevrolet announced the U.S. manufacturer will again produce high-performance sedan called BY the Super Sport (SS). Sedan with rear-wheel drive and V-8 engine will be the new Chevy line up specifically for the U.S. market.
The GM press release, to prove the toughness of the SS, the SS will be a race car in NASCAR Sprint Cup Chevrolet and made his debut in the Daytona 500 in 2013.
While for the general public, the car will be produced this limited will be available in showrooms in late 2013. GM says if this is the first in 17 years Chevrolet back offers rear-wheel-drive sedan in the U.S..
SS platforms have long owned a Chevy for fast car models. SS was first used for the prototype 1957 Corvette in the past.
SS carried out the first production car in 1961 for the Impala. There are only 453 units produced by modifications to the chassis and suspension, brakes, rims and tires that are unique.
Le
Mans - surprising news came from the world of MotoGP when double world
champion who also Repsol Honda rider, Casey Stoner, decided to hang a
helmet at the end of this season.
"Casey
has just announced when the 2012 season is his last year in MotoGP. Let
us pray for her fantastic show this year," said an official statement
quoted by Honda via twitter Autosport.
This
decision seemed to justify the rumors circulating since Portugal MotoGP
series last weekend in which Stoner said motor racing career in primary
class will not last long.
"Everyone
has some good stories and live from it. I've said many times when my
career will not last long. I'm not going to continue to race and
struggling with things like this until the age of 30 years," said
Stoner.
The main reason riders from Australia that was because he could not find a passion for racing again.
A
decision is certainly a big question considering inviting asked Stoner
was at the age of 27 years which is a golden year in the career of a
MotoGP rider. Moreover, last season he had just grabbed the two world championship titles.
However,
Stoner said the main retreat from the world he made his name it was
because he was tired of racing again and no longer has the passion in
the sport, especially this season where a lot of regulatory changes that
make Stoner saturated.
Another reason he decided to hang a helmet is to give more time to his family who had taken six years to his career. Especially this year Stoner has just become a father after his wife, Adriana, gave birth to their first daughter.
"I will retire at the end of the MotoGP season and do different things in my life," Stoner said as quoted by Autosport.
"After
many years I do a sport that I loved so much, where I'm taking time for
myself and my family, and also after many years I go through to reach
where we are today, the sport has changed and it has changed my views , so I no longer enjoy it, "he continued.
"I'm no longer excited for it and so now I think yangt right time to retire," said Stoner.
"A
lot of things that made me love and also hate the sport, but
unfortunately the balance has been running in the wrong direction. So we
can not continue any more."
"Maybe
it would be better if I say I'll survive one more season. But when my
time to quit? So we decided to finish everything today," due diligence.
Stoner on MotoGP debut in 2006 after the previous season was the runner-up in the 250cc class. One season later he moved to Ducati from the previous team, Honda.
In the Italian manufacturer's Stoner grabbed his first world championship title in 2007. Four seasons there, rider 27 years, decided to move to Honda last season.
The man from Australia was again "show off" by winning the championship title the second time in his career. Stoner in the season and still look good to lead the standings after victory won two of three series of passes.
