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6/24/12
2013 Sorento facelift will be released this fall
Seoul, -Appearance of this model is also more stylish and trendy. Forms of the headlamps are not changed, only given a trim around the LED. While the bumper, fog lamps on more box shape. Gap at the bottom of the bumper is now changed as the water dam with honeycomb bulkhead.
Like his brother Hyundai Santa Fe, Sorento cabin can be converted into 5 atau7. Meanwhile, trim and fabric or leather upholstery is offered in black and beige. Dashboard was also changed, including LCD meter panel and the screen was 7 inches. A panoramic roof is now also more widely.
For the driving source, the available options: 2.4 liter inline 4-cylinder and 2.0 liter turbo, each producing 190 PS power and 264 PS. Also offered a V6 engine, a powerful 3.3 liter 290 PS.
2013 Sorento facelift will be released t
"We greatly appreciate the input from consumers. For the facelift this time, not just a refreshed appearance, as well as all the necessary aspects of a modern SUV," said Thomas Oh, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of International Business Division, Kia was quoted yesterday Worldcarfans.
Kia Motors opened the envelope and show off the figure of 2013 Sorento facelift to be launched this fall. Changes made to this model is quite large due to replace the old chassis with lighter materials, and reduce the weight to 90.7 kg.
6/23/12
Simon Cowell was taking a classic Ford Model B
LOS ANGELES - Television star, entrepreneur and musician Simon Cowell the United States, known as a lover of sports cars or luxury cars. This time, Simon Cowell was spotted driving a classic Ford Model B in Beverly Hills.
One of the judges of American Idol was previously known to have a supercar like the Ferrari 458 or Lamborghini Aventador Italy.
But Simon also was driving a vintage car hobby. Simon Ford Model B is riding around Beverly Hills and the parking lot of a cafe.
Ford Model B or so-called Ford Model 18 or a Ford V-8, produced between 1932 and 1934. Ford Model B assembled in Detroit, Michigan. Ford Model B is present as a successor to the Ford Model A Ford Model 48 and replaced.
This classic car is available in a choice of seven body styles, including the roadster, Phaeton and pickup. It is not known how many of the remaining population of variants of this classic.
One of the judges of American Idol was previously known to have a supercar like the Ferrari 458 or Lamborghini Aventador Italy.
But Simon also was driving a vintage car hobby. Simon Ford Model B is riding around Beverly Hills and the parking lot of a cafe.
Ford Model B or so-called Ford Model 18 or a Ford V-8, produced between 1932 and 1934. Ford Model B assembled in Detroit, Michigan. Ford Model B is present as a successor to the Ford Model A Ford Model 48 and replaced.
This classic car is available in a choice of seven body styles, including the roadster, Phaeton and pickup. It is not known how many of the remaining population of variants of this classic.
6/22/12
Toyota GT 86 presents more aggressive sport car design
TOKYO -Aerodynamic body kit is a rear wing, side skirts, diffuser, front bumper and rear bumper gets a touch of modification, as reported by Inautonews, Tuesday (06/19/2012).
Unfortunately, aerodynamic body kit package on offer is only available to customers of Toyota in Australia alone.
To get all of that, consumers spend enough USD3.000 . Prices are classified in two versions, namely automatic and manual transmissions.
Toyota 86 equipped with the same engine with Subaru BRZ, the Boxer engine 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and technology D-4S direct injection, which is capable of spraying power 187 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and torque of 205 Nm (151 lb-ft) at 6600 rpm . Rear-wheel drive system with a six-speed manual transmission.
Meanwhile, the GT 86 has dimensions of length 4240 mm, height 1285 mm and 2570 mm wide. GT sports car 86 into the most compact four-seater. Japan is already present in four trim levels Customize Grade, G, GT and GT Limited. In assembly, Toyota and Subaru GT 86 BRZ made at its plant located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Toyota 86 becomes the new flagship of Toyota's sport sedan segment. To give a more sporty, Japanese car manufacturers are providing an aerodynamic body kit package. The result, the design looks more aggressive Toyota 86.
6/21/12
fuel-efficient Ford's cars has been manufactured
Dearborn, - "Our new engine, EcoBoost gasoline, it is helpful to go further in reducing levels of CO2 emissions in some of the products we sell today. Of course, these products still provide driving pleasure and performance are qualified," said Sherif Marakby, Director Ford powertrain Engineering Europe. Diesel technology has, up Marakby, also emphasizes the same thing and is expected to play in European markets diesels efficient, low emission, and vigorous.
1. B-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 100 PS
2. B-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 120 PS
3. B-Max 1.6 liter TDCi
4. C-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 125 PS
5. Grand C-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 100 PS
6. Grand C-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 125 PS
7. Transit 2.2 liter TDCi 1-tonne
8. Transit Tourneo Custom 2.2 liter TDCi
9. Ranger 2.2 liter TDCi 125 PS RWD
10. Focus 1.0 liter EcoBoost, 100 PS
11. Focus 1.0 liter EcoBoost, 125 PS
12. Focus 1.6 liter ECOnetic Technology 88g
13. Focus ST 2.0 liter EcoBoost 250 PS
Ford is serious about developing environmentally friendly technologies in its product range. They also created a vehicle with emissions below 100 g / km and fuel consumption is economical. As a bonus, workers also inflated.
For this year, the American car manufacturers have a model release that claimed 13 eco-friendly and efficient. All of them have adopted the technology EcoBoost, TDCi, and ECOnetic. Even the plan, this year they will launch the Focus Electric is purely driven by electric motors.
1. B-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 100 PS
2. B-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 120 PS
3. B-Max 1.6 liter TDCi
4. C-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 125 PS
5. Grand C-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 100 PS
6. Grand C-Max 1.0 liter EcoBoost 125 PS
7. Transit 2.2 liter TDCi 1-tonne
8. Transit Tourneo Custom 2.2 liter TDCi
9. Ranger 2.2 liter TDCi 125 PS RWD
10. Focus 1.0 liter EcoBoost, 100 PS
11. Focus 1.0 liter EcoBoost, 125 PS
12. Focus 1.6 liter ECOnetic Technology 88g
13. Focus ST 2.0 liter EcoBoost 250 PS
Ford is serious about developing environmentally friendly technologies in its product range. They also created a vehicle with emissions below 100 g / km and fuel consumption is economical. As a bonus, workers also inflated.
For this year, the American car manufacturers have a model release that claimed 13 eco-friendly and efficient. All of them have adopted the technology EcoBoost, TDCi, and ECOnetic. Even the plan, this year they will launch the Focus Electric is purely driven by electric motors.
6/18/12
How much does Volkswagen Passat in the U.S. market?
In a statement, Volkswagen America CEO Jonathan Browning said, "Producing 100 000 Passat so quickly after the vehicle was first sold September 2011 is a testament to the hard work that our Chattanooga plant is LEED certified and Passat success here and abroad."
AFTER nine months after the Volkswagen Passat in the U.S. market, VW Group announced that their factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee has been producing vehicles that all 100,000 units.
Night blue metallic colored Passat 2.0 liter TDI engine the SEL Premium, fell to the fortunate owner named Joanne Benante through a key ceremony conducted by the Chattanooga Volkswagen CEO Frank Fischer with all of its employees.
6/17/12
Stunt driver's managed to record the first parking with a distance of 21 cm between the two MINI Clubman
Stunt driver's managed to record the first ever with a distance of 21 cm is left between the two MINI Clubman. Stunt driver managed to do both with a mean distance of 20 cm has been successfully broke the world record held by Patrick Folco in Italy over a month ago with a distance of 21 cm.
Apparently this effort is not over until the record was sharpened to 19 cm and 18 cm, and finally by Han Yue with a distance of only 15 cm which seems increasingly difficult to resolve. This record certainly contributed a great honor for the people of China.
What do you do when the available parallel parking space, leaving only a space of 15 cm longer than your vehicle? Perhaps you will leave to seek another land, but not so with the Han Yue of China.
In a promotional event in China to debut a new version of the MINI hatchback called 'The Chinese Job' where the car is used to break the Guinness World Records record for the most tight parallel parking.
Record-breaking action is performed by two experienced stunt driver who both managed to break the record with ease without any sweat even recorded a new record that is more stringent.
Utilizing the maneuvers with the help of a hand brake, they tried to make a sliding movement of 180 degrees to get around the parking space between two other MINI alias parallel parked cars before the muzzle meets the tail while the tail meets the muzzle behind the car.
6/16/12
Segway MotoCzysz released the motor E1pc with stunning design
In Zero TT motorcycle races held in the Isle of Man, Michael Czysz introduced a pair of motorcycles that have dipesiapkan over the past year.
To conquer the legendary race one lap race which is about 60.72 km, previously, Segway MotoCzysz give attention to the elements of the drivetrain and suspension that makes the motor has an output of 200 hp and the ability to manage the condition of the legendary street circuit.
But for the year 2012, attention has focused on improving the aerodynamics. Czysz explained that to change the speed of 160 km / h to 200 km / h should be double the battery. In order to remain competitive in the arena mounts barriers must be reduced.
One of them by changing the design of the tail to help reduce the low pressure area in the back of a motorcycle which he said was inspired by the form of Kim and Khloe Kardashian butt is very famous.
MotoCzysz TEAM Segway is an electric powered motor racing team that recently released the motor E1pc with stunning design. Miraculously, the zero emission motorcycle is claimed to have inspired the design of Kim and Khloe Kardashian butt.
6/15/12
David Coulthard and Jake Shepherd're managed to create a new Guinness World Record
According to Mercedes-Benz, Shepherd hit the ball with a speed of 186 km / h which makes it glide as far as 275 meters before the ball landed in the cabin with a roof opening of the SLS AMG.
The most amazing thing is, the two sportsmen in their fields of this record is successful on the second attempt.
David Coulthard said: "The effort is the creation of a world record is one of the most unusual ever dminta to do with my car!"
Former F1 driver David Coulthard and Jake Shepherd professional golfers managed to create a new Guinness World Record for the 'catch the golf ball the farthest hit by a car moving'.
This strange feat performed on Thursday late last month when Coulthard managed to catch the golf ball that was hit by Shepherd with the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster at a speed of 193 km / h.
6/14/12
Lexus GX 460 redesigns crossover model with monocoque / unibody
According to Ward's Auto, Lexus GX crossover will likely be replaced by monocoque / unibody configurated by seat of three rows after the current model of the production cycle ends later. That means, he no longer uses the ladder chassis models commonly found in SUV-SUV.
The current Lexus GX was first introduced in 2010 along with a redesign of the 4Runner models are the basis for the Lexus models. If GX is converted to a unibody platform, means the Toyota also did the same with the 4Runner, the GX except for using a base other models.
Other speculation, Toyota could use the GX base Highlander uses a platform that is currently digunakanjuga as the Lexus RX platform. Because the RX rersedia not in the model three rows of seats, this step allows the GX to maintain the third row without having to disrupt the recipe for success as Lexus's best-selling RX.
Despite what the decision on the GX and Toyota 4Runner, Ward's said the company also is investigating the use of four-cylinder engines are turbocharged in Lexus products.
Because Toyota already has one of the world's best machines on the 3.5-liter V6 engine products direct-injected mounted on some Lexus models, do not expect the city will see a new engine in the near future.
Lately, the number of SUVs with the construction of body-on-frame replaced by traditional shrink because crossover model with monocoque / unibody would seem also embraced by the Lexus GX 460.
6/13/12
GT86 are affordable from 29 990 euros sports car fans
The statement was made in conjunction with the launch of several new accessories for the twin car in Europe Toyota Scion FR 86 and GT-S. Accessory devices are available in several options.
To decorate the front, Toyota offers a racing strip of decorative colored matte black and matte silver to adorn the hood, roof and trunk lid with the side wing mirror and some option of velek size 18-inch alloy wheels.
For the matte black color velek priced 189 euro , gray himalayan worth 399 euros and graphite 'ultraleggera' 529 euros.
There is also the option of sports suspension to lower 30 millimeters for 189 euros that can enhance the look and handling of the Toyota GT 86.
As for the interior, this Japanese company also offers multimedia system and navigation system 'Toyota Touch & Go' feature a touch screen for 695 euros and JBL sound system for euro 1045.
TOYOTA Germany stated that thanks to the price of GT86 are affordable from 29 990 euros for sports car fans still have plenty of money left over to do the customization.
To decorate the front, Toyota offers a racing strip of decorative colored matte black and matte silver to adorn the hood, roof and trunk lid with the side wing mirror and some option of velek size 18-inch alloy wheels.
For the matte black color velek priced 189 euro , gray himalayan worth 399 euros and graphite 'ultraleggera' 529 euros.
There is also the option of sports suspension to lower 30 millimeters for 189 euros that can enhance the look and handling of the Toyota GT 86.
As for the interior, this Japanese company also offers multimedia system and navigation system 'Toyota Touch & Go' feature a touch screen for 695 euros and JBL sound system for euro 1045.
TOYOTA Germany stated that thanks to the price of GT86 are affordable from 29 990 euros for sports car fans still have plenty of money left over to do the customization.
6/12/12
Ford test the doors of the latest Transit Van Custom thousands of times
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.
6/11/12
Chevrolet's the first corporate sponsor for the One World Futbol Project
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.
6/10/12
1929 classic car MG 14/40 Mk IV was found
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.
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.
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