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8/18/12
Nissan will invite designers Juke and Qashqai to provide input
Yokohama, -Nissan will invite designers Juke and Qashqai to provide input to the consideration of both global and has been accepted into the design of future products. "Over the next few years, we will have a more consistent and still show the style of sport, as it's own identity," added Nakamura.
Nissan March will change the appearance of having realized that the design got a lot of criticism in Europe. "We'll make adjustments," said Shiro Nakamura, Nissan design boss, told Autocar yesterday (23/7).
Nissan is basically trying to establish the identity of each model and it's not easy to do. However, Nissan promised to fulfill in accordance with the wishes of consumers. Added by Nakamura, pleasure, substance, agility, and features will be outlined in subsequent designs. Quality will also be combined with the relief cabin at this a priority. "It was a challenge for us," he said.
8/17/12
All New Focus' Play in the medium segment of sedan and hatchback
All New Focus comes with a choice of two engines 1.6 liters and 2.0 liters for the sedan or hatchback models. Everything is combined with a six-speed automatic transmission.
"We did have two rivals namely Toyota Altis and Honda Civic. But the All New Focus also comes with competitive prices and consumer acceptable taste Indonesia, "said Managing Director of FMI, Good Susanto, while the introduction of All New Focus, Wednesday, August 8, 2012.
When you have competitive rates, FM should be optimistic when the New Focus will be accepted in Indonesia. Because the All new Focus has several advantages such as advanced features that are embedded in the car.
As an illustration, it's the lowest trim of New Toyota Altis 1.8 E manual transmission, followed by 1.8 G automatic transmission with a price as high as 2.0 V is priced .
While the 2012 Honda Civic's offered in price of the lowest trim 1.8 manual transmission followed by 1.8 automatic transmission type and detachable automatic transmission.
All New Focus will be presented Ford Motor in the year. Playing in the medium segment of sedan and hatchback, New Focus immediately proclaimed himself as a challenger to the Honda Civic and Toyota Altis.
Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG's modified by Vorsteiner
Frankfurt, - Specialist German aftermarket products, Vorsteiner, showing his work through the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG. With the addition of body kit, the original face fierce CLS63 AMG that has become increasingly fierce, but did not leave the impression of luxury and elegance typical of Mercy.
Vorsteiner does not announce the prices and also a detailed specification of modification. They consider this just a preview, and will be complete when it was announced officially launched.
Front bumper changed to feature more sharply with a trapezoidal shape below. Original vent was removed, replaced one form of plain black bars. Star logo usual large angle against the vent removed. Sharp lines in front of the body was forwarded by the addition of side skirts, extending to the wind breaker (difusser water) on the back.
To sweeten the face, Vorsteiner added a few trinkets such as air holes on the side, rear spoiler and widened from the original tire diameter of 19 inches to 21 inches. Vent at the bottom of the bumper has also been covered with black ornaments. Home modifications that are identical to the Mercedes-Benz that complete the look with the tip of the exhaust pipes made from stainless or titanium that can be ordered separately.
About the performance, there needs to be asked, because Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG already has a tremendous burst of energy. This car sustained Biturbo 5500 cc V8 engine that can shoot up to 518PS with 700 Nm of torque. Reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour from zero only taken 4.4 seconds.
Vorsteiner does not announce the prices and also a detailed specification of modification. They consider this just a preview, and will be complete when it was announced officially launched.
Front bumper changed to feature more sharply with a trapezoidal shape below. Original vent was removed, replaced one form of plain black bars. Star logo usual large angle against the vent removed. Sharp lines in front of the body was forwarded by the addition of side skirts, extending to the wind breaker (difusser water) on the back.
To sweeten the face, Vorsteiner added a few trinkets such as air holes on the side, rear spoiler and widened from the original tire diameter of 19 inches to 21 inches. Vent at the bottom of the bumper has also been covered with black ornaments. Home modifications that are identical to the Mercedes-Benz that complete the look with the tip of the exhaust pipes made from stainless or titanium that can be ordered separately.
About the performance, there needs to be asked, because Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG already has a tremendous burst of energy. This car sustained Biturbo 5500 cc V8 engine that can shoot up to 518PS with 700 Nm of torque. Reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour from zero only taken 4.4 seconds.
Two units of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee get a sudden fire
LOS ANGELES -NHTSA reported two cases of fires occurred in May. While the report mentions the results of the investigation due to endless power steering oil, making power on the wheel does not work. Even one of the burning vehicle, just walking at a speed of 56 km / h.
"As I was driving, the owner looked outside and saw smoke outside the vehicle. Langsunbg driver maneuvered to the side of the road, the engine suddenly exploded and took out a big fire," the NHTSA report, which mentions the cause of the fire was a leaking power steering fluid and exposed to hot engine components.
In a separate investigation, a total of 230 thousand units of Dodge Ram 1500 pickup alerts 2009-2010, suffered differential problems that cause damage to the rear wheels locked.
Two units of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee reported a sudden fire. Above case, the National Institute of Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) opened the investigation on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee variants.
NHTSA opens preliminary hearing on a total of 106 803 units of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012. The results of the investigation as mentioned, there is a power steering hose leak on the SUV, which caused the fire.
8/16/12
Continental Flying Spur 2013 will be launched by Bentley
British luxury carmaker Bentley Flying Spur will launch new models at the end of next year as well as complete the Bentley Continental variants as quoted by Auto Car.
The model was seen when testing in southern Europe, the technicians go undercover Spur body. Flying Spur latest major change from the current platform, body fresher and much improved interior, reminiscent of the Continental GT coupe and GTC models open and close the roof.
The model successfully predicted the world's largest automotive market in China and the United States who look forward to welcoming the official sedan.
The hope, the model will use the same engine as the GT and GTC twin-turbo V8 engine 4.0-liter and 6.0 liter W12 unit with an average speed of 616 bhp and a speed of 200 mph. With the machine, the latest Flying Spur Bentley models will be the fastest four-door.
Mario Balotelli get addicted to Ferrari 458 Italy
MILAN -Balotelli is a public figure known to have a Ferrari 458 Italia. There are some other celebrities who also have a Ferrari 458 Italy sepertu Kim Kardashian, Simon Cowell, The Dream, Mesut Ozil, Valentino Rossi or the aging rocker Ozzy Osbourne.
Intermilan player former is seen driving a Ferrari 458 Italia with a girl, brunette. Not yet known whether it is a lover of bloody Ghana players, who often do such act.
Ferrari 458 Italia was first launched in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Supercar is armed with a V8 engine, 4.5 liter, which was developed together with Maserati. Engine capable of developing a total output of 562 horsepower, the engine speed 9,000 rpm and 540 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.
The engine is mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, with rear-wheel drive system. Ferrari designed by Pininfarina Italian 458.
Italian national team striker Mario Balotelli, known as a football player who likes high-speed car. More recently, Balotelli camera caught driving a Ferrari 458 Italia.
Bomber who play at Manchester City has just failed to grasp the trophy with the Azzurri at Euro 2012 event. Though Arsenal has been able to bring Italy into the final step, before losing to Spain 4-0 in the top of the party.
Players 21 years old does not want to be too saddened by the failure. Balotelli had a distinctive way to spend the holiday, of course, with a gush Ferrari 458 Italy.
withdrawal of Honda Civic marks the end of its presence in India
NEW DELHI - For your information, the Civic sedan is equipped with four-cylinder with five-speed manual transmission. With the withdrawal of this Civic marks the end of its presence in India.
A little enthusiasts, Honda Motor Co., to stop the sale of the Honda Civic sedan in India.
As reported Inautonews, Friday (03/08/2012), the biggest cause of this Japanese car manufacturer pulled Civic, due to lower sales of cars and gasoline-fueled cars in the land of Hindustan.
Honda was reportedly being considered to provide a diesel engine in the Civic. But this plan is almost impossible to be realized. Because the Honda itself has been assessed since the beginning of India entered the automotive market, it would be difficult to sell Honda Civic.
Indian society is considered more like a car with a diesel engine, and this condition can not be produced in the middle of the lack of consumer interest.
In different places, Europe, the company has updated the Civic with a high-tech diesel engine 1.6 liter. Honda is not going to make revisions in India, because h is not appropriate to the condition that a growing nation.
8/15/12
Ferrari F40's speed was no doubt
Silverstone -For your information, the Ferrari F40 was first present to the world in 1987. F40 produced only 1351 units from 1987 to 1992. From the beginning of its launch until now F40 is still getting a good response from fans around the world and even of the whole model of Ferrari, F40 was crowned as the best design.
Ferrari F40's speed was no doubt. With a 3.0-liter V8 engine, F40 is capable of running up to the speed of 321.6 km / h. And can reach a top speed of 324 km / h.
Not long ago the lovers of the Italian super car, Ferrari held a parade in the Grand Prix circuit Silverstone, England. The parade is held to celebrate the 25th birthday of the Ferrari F40 in the world.
In the parade there are 60 units of Ferrari F40 from around the world. Not only to commemorate the birth-25, the parade was also once broke the world record. Thus was launched Caradvice, Tuesday (07/24/2012).
Throughout the Silverstone circuit, 60 cars were lined up to form super rapaih sequences with the same color, namely red. The parade was also previously had done in the same place, but was attended by several club cars from other brands.
the latest model of MP4-12C engines are combined with intelligent hybrid systems for fuel efficiency
Some have reported that the latest model of MP4-12C engines are already experiencing improvements and combined with intelligent hybrid systems to improve performance or fuel efficiency.
McLaren F1 super car is king in the late mid 90's.
Auto Evolution report, one characteristic of the model is the BMW body design and engine with 6.1 liter v.12.
For this reason, the fans expect a 'spiritual successor' latest F1 still using V12.
However, according to telegraaf.nl, successor to the F1 is not possible to use a V12 engine because the engine has great power can be suppressed with a turbocharged V8 engine. The engineers assume V12 engine architecture is outdated.
McLaren F1 super car is king in the late mid 90's.
Auto Evolution report, one characteristic of the model is the BMW body design and engine with 6.1 liter v.12.
For this reason, the fans expect a 'spiritual successor' latest F1 still using V12.
However, according to telegraaf.nl, successor to the F1 is not possible to use a V12 engine because the engine has great power can be suppressed with a turbocharged V8 engine. The engineers assume V12 engine architecture is outdated.
Infiniti JX35 on the emergency brake application
LOS ANGELES - Spokesman Nissan has Announced That it was Investigating the matter. Nissan ready to withdraw the variance, to do repairs.
The National Institute for Highway Safety (NHTSA) United States, opened on checking the variant of Infiniti JX35, after the discovery of the problem on the emergency brake application.
Announced as NHTSA, the main problem in the Infiniti JX35 is due to the sensor can be either read on the situation on the highway. This can the make an active emergency brake and the vehicle can be stopped abruptly.
NHTSA Itself is being Examined in detail this issue, and have not found the root cause of the emergency brake can be active. If problems are found, then most Likely Infinito JX35 8.000 units will be Withdrawn.
Nissan Infiniti well as parent and NHTSA, has received complaints from consumers Several. But, until now there has been no reports of accidents Caused by brake problems, and no fatalities.
8/14/12
MINI Rocketman's capable of carrying three adults and a child
LONDON - this special Mini car capable of carrying three adults and a child. What's interesting about this car is covered with glass roof elements Union Jack flag.
But unfortunately, this MINI fans should be disappointed, because BMW has not planned to produce the Rocketman. Because the car was specially made for Olmpiade mat, as reported by Inautonews, Friday (08/03/2012).
MINI Rocketman launched variant, which is devoted as an offering for the world's biggest sporting event, the 2012 London Olympics. MINI under BMW, this car concept was showcased in London, last month.
Manufacturers are starting production starting 1959, the claim was inspired by Team GB and a special vehicle with soldiers konseo 3 +1 seater passenger, red, white, and blue.
This unique car with carbon fiber reinforcing the car body, a glass roof with a light, and the inside of the car is designed with red leather seats, white and blue. There is also a striking trim on the dashboard and lower door, and some other additional features.
Cadillac ATS tried to defeat BMW 3 Series position
Minneapolis -As reported Inautonews, Tuesday (24.07.12), Cadillac ATS is designed for the BMW 3 Series coup position, which currently stands at the top for the premium sedan category car sales.
"If the price of Cadillac ATS, and a payment equal to BMW in Europe, this could be a challenge to achieve the sales volume such as BMW," said Tom Libby, automotive analyst RL Polk & Co..
According to Tom, the main problem today is not able to win Cadillac luxury car market in America since 1997. When compared to BMW and Mercedes, Cadillac has only managed to sell 60 percent of all German car sales.
"It was the first American car manufacturer can equal the German manufacturer in the luxury car segment," said Alec Gutierrez, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book Automotive.
"There has never been this close to U.S. cars with BMW 3 Series, both in terms of style or performance. Remember, Cadillac ATS 2013 is very close to the dimensions of 3 Series, "added Alec.
ATS 2.0 L spewing power of 272 horsepower and 260 Nm of torque. Cadillac's latest car is also similar to the BMW turbo power, with low torque. ATS has a horsepower advantage is better, with a lighter weight than the BMW.
Here are the advantages of New Cadillac ATS:
ATS 2.0 L has 32 horsepower more and 40 kg lighter than the BMW 328i.
ATS 3.6 L has 21 horsepower more and 60 kg lighter than the BMW 335i.
Cadillac ATS has only a six-speed transmission. While the BMW 3 Series slide with eight-speed automatic transmission.
General Motors (GM) variants New Cadillac ATS prepared to duel with its competitors, BMW 3 Series. Cadillac ATS has prepared a series of bullets made against the German competitor.
prove toughness of Volkswagen Touareg through Raizer's mission
This Raizer's mission is carried out to prove toughness of Volkswagen Touareg.
"Touareg was chosen because of his toughness. Cars in use is a stock car or sold in the market. What differs is the addition of roll bars and the modification of the tank capacity of 90 liters to 300 liters," said
In a way other than fully supported by the Volkswagen Touareg DAS Auto which is used as a friend during the trip, supported by Bosch, Continental, and Kuehne + Nagel Allianz.
For your information, VW Touareg 3.0-liter turbocharged engine is reinforced that could catapult power up to 225 hp at 3500-4000 rpm. Energy from the heart pacemaker is transferred to the wheels with all-wheel drive system drive (AWD).
Born as a true adventurer, off-roader Rainer Zietlow continues to create a record for transcontinental adventure by car. This time, Rainer will travel from Melbourne, Australia as a starting point towards St. Petersburg, Russia as the end point the way. This adventure was called Russtralia.
The challenge within 23 thousand kilometers are used VW Touareg V6TDI Rainer. Melbourne-Russia chooses as the starting line and finish against the backdrop of cooperation between the two countries since 1989 ago.
Rainer took this trip in order birthday message to the Melbourne-175 that will be presented to the Mayor of St. Petersburg. Petersburg because both cities have tied up with the name Sister City since 1989 and cultural factor that unites the two.
Raizer admitted to the radiator had a little problem that resulted in his need to go shop Touareg VW to make improvements.
"The bolt hit into the radiator. Either the bolt came out of nowhere. Radiator immediately replaced at VW with a three-hour repair time. Furthermore torn tires because many roads. But overall there are no significant problems," said Raizer.
"Touareg was chosen because of his toughness. Cars in use is a stock car or sold in the market. What differs is the addition of roll bars and the modification of the tank capacity of 90 liters to 300 liters," said
In a way other than fully supported by the Volkswagen Touareg DAS Auto which is used as a friend during the trip, supported by Bosch, Continental, and Kuehne + Nagel Allianz.
For your information, VW Touareg 3.0-liter turbocharged engine is reinforced that could catapult power up to 225 hp at 3500-4000 rpm. Energy from the heart pacemaker is transferred to the wheels with all-wheel drive system drive (AWD).
Born as a true adventurer, off-roader Rainer Zietlow continues to create a record for transcontinental adventure by car. This time, Rainer will travel from Melbourne, Australia as a starting point towards St. Petersburg, Russia as the end point the way. This adventure was called Russtralia.
The challenge within 23 thousand kilometers are used VW Touareg V6TDI Rainer. Melbourne-Russia chooses as the starting line and finish against the backdrop of cooperation between the two countries since 1989 ago.
Rainer took this trip in order birthday message to the Melbourne-175 that will be presented to the Mayor of St. Petersburg. Petersburg because both cities have tied up with the name Sister City since 1989 and cultural factor that unites the two.
Raizer admitted to the radiator had a little problem that resulted in his need to go shop Touareg VW to make improvements.
"The bolt hit into the radiator. Either the bolt came out of nowhere. Radiator immediately replaced at VW with a three-hour repair time. Furthermore torn tires because many roads. But overall there are no significant problems," said Raizer.
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