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8/29/12
Mazda CX-5 obtained a five star rating from Euro NCAP
Brussels, - Mazda CX-5 received a five star rating from Euro NCAP with a value of 94 percent for adult occupant protection, 87 percent for children, 64 message to the safety of pedestrians, and 86 percent for keselamaan system as a whole.
Mazda CX-5 again won praise from the European Car Safety Agency (EuroNCAP). After performing a second test of this year, the SUV is also sold in Indonesia, passed the test by winning five star rating.
Euro NCAP now requires that each car is equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking in order to earn the title of a five star. Mazda CX-5 actually have got five stars in crash test earlier this year.
Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP said the Mazda CX-5 is an example of a car with safety features that meet today's requirements. "If all cars equipped with AEB and other safety features such as CX-5, the number of accidents would drop dramatically. With this is expected, in 2020, deaths due to accidents can be reduced to 50 percent, "he explained. AEB is a feature that automatically activate the brakes when the car detects a danger ahead.
Microsoft, SYNC features for the variants of the All New Focus
Driving safety system is equipped with Blind Spot Information System, which uses a radar sensor on each side of the All new Focus, so keep looking at the situation of the detected vehicle blind spots.
The audio system is one feature that is required on the vehicle. Ford Motor in collaboration with Microsoft, SYNC features of the variants of the All New Focus.
Ford SYNC is capable of connecting almost any type of cell phone or digital media player to the New Focus, via Bluetooth and USB connection respectively. This system makes controlling music or receive calls through voice commands only.
In essence, this makes the Ford SYNC system the driver can still talk on the phone, or search for favorite music, without looking away from the road and hands also remain at the helm.
While the other is a convenience feature, dual zone electronic air conditioning, wipers with rain sensors, powered sunroof, cruise control.
The audio system is one feature that is required on the vehicle. Ford Motor in collaboration with Microsoft, SYNC features of the variants of the All New Focus.
Ford SYNC is capable of connecting almost any type of cell phone or digital media player to the New Focus, via Bluetooth and USB connection respectively. This system makes controlling music or receive calls through voice commands only.
In essence, this makes the Ford SYNC system the driver can still talk on the phone, or search for favorite music, without looking away from the road and hands also remain at the helm.
While the other is a convenience feature, dual zone electronic air conditioning, wipers with rain sensors, powered sunroof, cruise control.
8/28/12
All New Focus body uses 55 percent steel content
All New Ford Focus body uses 55 percent steel content, to increase body stiffness and strength of the car frame. Ford Focus vehicle is first to use a tailor rolling, which reinforces the car pillar.
After discussing the problem with the engine specs on the All New Ford Focus, now turning to the body and chassis of the latest variant of the Ford Motor .
new Focus is equipped with Torque vectoring control, to improve agility and stability when cornering.
This system functions like a limited-slip differential that served to balance the distribution of torque to the front-wheel drive. The system uses a small braking power to the front wheels, in order to add stability when bulldoze the corner.
Also using balancer shaft next to the size of 23.5 mm, to reduce body roll. There was also a premium reducer valve, to reduce the suspension noise and noise reduction, and optimal use of insulation.
Victory is one of the Harley-Davidson serious challenger
Spirit Lake, - Victory claim is established. Reviews of U.S. media mentions, Victory is one of the Harley-Davidson serious challenger in the coming decades.
Completing the top ten models that are dispersed throughout the world, producers who are new motorcycle, Victory, a brand new gaco. Moge from the U.S., established in 1997 is menperkenalkan Boardwalk, a new variant of the model series cruiser motorcycles.
Boardwalk little like its predecessor, High-Ball, but also like a glimpse of Victory 8-Ball. Boardwalk was directed to replace the Kingpin are stopped production.
This bike is offered with two colors, white and black, relying on 1740 cc, air-cooled V-Twin. Machine collaborated with six-speed transmission. To carry the mounted 16-inch performance tires wrapped in a white-walled to give the impression of a classic with mudguard (anti splashing water on the rear fender).
8/27/12
Who want to be MotoGP racer? It's simpler right now
Estoril, - You won't imagine to become good racer on best circuit, expecially MotoGP. It's the chance for you to registrate as soon as possible.
For those of you who have a son, daughter, niece, neighbor or anyone who has a motorcycle racing talent can be channeled in the direction of professional expertise. The trick, so participants signing up Red Bull Rookies Cup 2013 which is open to all teenagers in the world.
The trick is easy, simply fill out the registration form on the official website of Red Bull (www.redbullrookiescup.com / join). In general, applicants should teenagers born in January 1, 1996 until March 31, 2000. Have a proportional posture, not too tall and weighs, but had a racing technique, determination and capacity for hard work.
"The posture of the body weight and height, it is difficult for you to be a rider in Moto3. Usually, riders who qualify will be invited to follow a full season of Rookies Cup. They berpostur, maximum height of 172 cm and weight 62 kg," wrote Red Bull in his official website .
All applicants will be selected strictly and only selected candidates will be invited to test at the Estoril circuit, later this year. The successful candidate must qualify to bring a private mechanic and pay the entire cost of accommodation. The committee only serve lunch during the circuit and the golden ticket to become a professional rider in MotoGP racing.
Find seed
This race was created to create new seeds to replace Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo Valentino Rossi even. The event is created in cooperation with Red Bull, Dorna, KTM, Iphone and Alpinestar which began rolling the Rookies Cup since 2007. All participants will ride a KTM 250 race RBR with 4-stroke engine.
Red Bull Rookies Cup-hosted a full season of racing as MotoGP. Prepared a total of 15 races for one full year in 15 countries around the world. All participants will get treated like a MotoGP rider, including exclusive coverage, audience and the same tension.Are you interested in?
8/26/12
China's significant for the sale of BMW
MUNICH - for the BMW engine plant in China capable of producing 200,000 units and by 2015 will be doubled to 400,000 units. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
This engine plant produces engines for the variants of the BMW X1, 3-Series and 5-Series. All three variants that contribute to the high sales figures in China. So far it has sold 139 367 units.
China has significance for the sale of BMW. Since the first exploring China automobile market, BMW sales increased. Therefore, BMW plans to double production in China in 2015.
BMW is rumored to be folded profits double engine production capacity in 2015, thanks to the high number of sales in China. Bamboo Curtain country is indeed known to be very consumptive in the automotive world, and the growth of vehicles is increasing every year.
BMW is also in charge of the brand MINI, which are reported net profit rose 115 percent. BMW profit reached 1.8 billion euros. A greatest record ever recorded in the sales of BMW.
This engine plant produces engines for the variants of the BMW X1, 3-Series and 5-Series. All three variants that contribute to the high sales figures in China. So far it has sold 139 367 units.
China has significance for the sale of BMW. Since the first exploring China automobile market, BMW sales increased. Therefore, BMW plans to double production in China in 2015.
BMW is rumored to be folded profits double engine production capacity in 2015, thanks to the high number of sales in China. Bamboo Curtain country is indeed known to be very consumptive in the automotive world, and the growth of vehicles is increasing every year.
BMW is also in charge of the brand MINI, which are reported net profit rose 115 percent. BMW profit reached 1.8 billion euros. A greatest record ever recorded in the sales of BMW.
Ford F-150 slide in early 2013 with aluminum
Michigan, USA - Ford F-150 reportedly aluminum body to slide in early 2013 which provided various types.
car manufacturers are urged to produce more fuel-efficient cars. The move is to maintain a fossil earth more and more depleted.
Responding to the decision, Ford automobile manufacturers began to plan a standard car with fuel economy levels are low. One of them is by switching to the lightweight material aluminum material.
Ford's first car that will use the aluminum material is the Ford F-150 pickup, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, Saturday (07/28/2012).
"Ford can make a vehicle in a car the size of the light weight and economical in terms of fuel," said Ford. The reason the use of aluminum in the Ford F-150 because the car dominate the global market.
But behind Ford's intentions are less burdensome. The reason for the development of aluminum car body recognized more expensive than conventional plate materials. But Ford believes the aluminum material to make a lot of advantages in terms of reducing the weight of the vehicle which can reduce fuel consumption.
machinery.
8/25/12
Liperpool and Chevrolet releases official statement in partnership
Liverpool is a football club that has worldwide. almost all football fans know this club. So, no one seems, many large companies began to take steps to build a partnership with the football club. one of them, is a Chevrolet.
Chevrolet become an official sponsor for Liverpool preseason tour in the United States.
U.S. carmaker Chevrolet took the famous soccer club Liverpool as the official automotive partner of the official for four years or the end of the 2015-2016 season.
The Form of a partnership includes the installation of the Chevrolet brand in Anfield Stadium, includes writings Chevrolet in print publications, digital, and the club's official website and includes the players in a variety of commercial opportunities.
"Liverpool supporters around the world so loves his club and our cooperation beyond the boundaries of sponsorship," Vice President of Global Marketing Chevrolet Chris Perry in a press release on Wednesday (24/7).
Managing Director Ian Ayre said the Liverpool Partnership that will ensure long-term growth and success of Liverpool both inside and outside the field as well as added attraction in the eyes of Liverpool International.
"As Liverpool, Chevrolet has a long history and renowned as a world-class brand," he said.
Chevrolet become an official sponsor for Liverpool preseason tour in the United States.
U.S. carmaker Chevrolet took the famous soccer club Liverpool as the official automotive partner of the official for four years or the end of the 2015-2016 season.
The Form of a partnership includes the installation of the Chevrolet brand in Anfield Stadium, includes writings Chevrolet in print publications, digital, and the club's official website and includes the players in a variety of commercial opportunities.
"Liverpool supporters around the world so loves his club and our cooperation beyond the boundaries of sponsorship," Vice President of Global Marketing Chevrolet Chris Perry in a press release on Wednesday (24/7).
Managing Director Ian Ayre said the Liverpool Partnership that will ensure long-term growth and success of Liverpool both inside and outside the field as well as added attraction in the eyes of Liverpool International.
"As Liverpool, Chevrolet has a long history and renowned as a world-class brand," he said.
the delivery of Mitsubishi's i-MiEV electric cars to Europe's a little choked up
TOKYO - Mitsubishi confirms it is only temporary and will be resumed in an undetermined time. This also makes the delivery of electric cars to Europe a little choked up. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
Japanese car manufacturer describes the termination is done to adjust inventories that recently began to decline. From 2010 and until now the mid-2012, Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been sent to Europe as much as 100,000 units.
For your information, except in Europe, the i-MiEV is also sold in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. For 2012, the i-MiEV comes with using a power system consisting of permanent magnet synchronous motors and electric lithium-ion battery consisting of 88 cells with a maximum capacity of 16 kWh battery.
The charging time of the battery takes place in a reasonably short time, due to full-Hanaya actually took about eight hours on a 220V power source powered at 110V and 16 hours.
Mitsubishi Motors to stop delivery of electric car called i-MiEV to PSA Peugeot Citroen in France for a while.
Japanese car manufacturer describes the termination is done to adjust inventories that recently began to decline. From 2010 and until now the mid-2012, Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been sent to Europe as much as 100,000 units.
For your information, except in Europe, the i-MiEV is also sold in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. For 2012, the i-MiEV comes with using a power system consisting of permanent magnet synchronous motors and electric lithium-ion battery consisting of 88 cells with a maximum capacity of 16 kWh battery.
The charging time of the battery takes place in a reasonably short time, due to full-Hanaya actually took about eight hours on a 220V power source powered at 110V and 16 hours.
Mitsubishi Motors to stop delivery of electric car called i-MiEV to PSA Peugeot Citroen in France for a while.
8/24/12
the Chinese producers should be prosecuted, according to opinion of AMWU national secretary
Sydney - AMWU national secretary Paul Bastian affirms that they can not accept that the vehicle was accepted into Australia and they said that the Chinese producers should be prosecuted.
"What will the Government do to ensure this does not happen again? At the very least, there should be a prosecution because they were found to import products or components that contain asbestos which violates our rules," he said.
Tens of thousands of China's car pulled in Australia. Not because of disability, but because many of China's auto components that are there that contain asbestos are banned there.
Australia manufacturing labor union or Australian Manufacturing Workers Union urged investigation into the thousands of cars imported into the land of the kangaroo.
Previously, Ateco Automotive have interesting (recall) nearly 25,000 Chinese cars Great Wall and Chery brand after the discovery of asbestos content in the exhaust gasket and the engine of the vehicle.
"We will write to all owners shortly to explain the special circumstances in their vehicles," said Daniel Cotterill of Ateco Automotive says that while consumers are advised not to try to fix their own cars.
"We asked the manufacturers of these vehicles, before we started to import or distribute them, if they meet the standards of Australia and in particular whether they contain asbestos in one of their components, and we were given a written assurance that they are not (containing asbestos)," he said.
"We were very surprised and disappointed by this situation. It's a difficult situation," he added as detikOto quotes from ABC.
Nearly 30 different gaskets have been found to contain asbestos, and nearly 25,000 cars Great Wall and Chery is currently waiting to be drawn.
McLaren F1 P12 design is now more attractive than Bugatti Veyron
Surrey, UK - Mclaren F1 Mclaren P12 explain not only will use the carbon body. Producers can pursue to make the car as light as the Formula 1 car.
With a big improvement, the McLaren F1 P12 claimed to be very fast with a rate acceleration 0-100 km / hour within 2.5 seconds. These results are comparable to the Bugatti Veyron supercar.
Call to reduce consumption of fossil fuels such as being ignored by the manufacturer McLaren. How not, car manufacturers are now developing a successor to the McLaren F1 supercar codenamed P12 is powered 1000 hp.
A number of images had already spread to provoke enthusiastic lovers of the world's super cars. If no obstacle is an obstacle, F1 Mclaren P12 will appear on the Pebble Beach event next month, and will start at Paris Motor Show in September 2012.
McLaren F1 P12 design is now more attractive. The designer sketches terinpirasi of cartoon cars which dominated more rounded design.
Interestingly though using the old engine 3800 cc V8 KERS of technologies, but its power is claimed to reach 1,000 hp, 200 hp from the previous ride is only able to throw 800 hp power as reported by carsuk, Saturday (07/28/2012).
Renault Zoe will get additional features such as tables R-Link, automatic climate control, battery charging and many more
PARIS - According to Renault, Zoe will have a starting price of 15 700 Euros. But that's not including the purchase price of the battery. For batteries, dipaot began 70 euros or the equivalent of Rp819 thousand. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
Renault Zoe will get additional features such as tables R-Link, automatic climate control, battery charging and many more other features of the modern and sophisticated.
The interior is designed with a modern seven-inch touch screen with a capable audio system and audio controls on steering rod which allows the driver can adjust the audio.
Meanwhile, for a single battery charge, the car was able to travel a distance of 210 km, but in daily use between 100-150 km, depending on the conditions of use. Note that accounted for the CTA, Renault Zoe perform charging 18 times in 24 hours.
The good news comes from the French car manufacturer, Renault, Renault Zoe who will launch in late 2012. But before the official launch, Renault electric car four of these will be displayed first in the event the Paris Motor Show in September.
Renault Zoe will get additional features such as tables R-Link, automatic climate control, battery charging and many more other features of the modern and sophisticated.
The interior is designed with a modern seven-inch touch screen with a capable audio system and audio controls on steering rod which allows the driver can adjust the audio.
Meanwhile, for a single battery charge, the car was able to travel a distance of 210 km, but in daily use between 100-150 km, depending on the conditions of use. Note that accounted for the CTA, Renault Zoe perform charging 18 times in 24 hours.
The good news comes from the French car manufacturer, Renault, Renault Zoe who will launch in late 2012. But before the official launch, Renault electric car four of these will be displayed first in the event the Paris Motor Show in September.
8/23/12
Conti owns radical motorcycle accessories
Sassuolo, - There are no weird coloration to attract attention. Conti rely solely on the original color of materials to order and this radical motorcycle accessories. Even so, it was the result looks natural and not tacky. Even in tune with the bottom as the tires and ground.
model was unable to stem the desire of Simone Conti - Senior modifier of the small town of Sassuolo - to make over this monster perfomance of Ducati. Conti stripped one by one until the remaining components of the machine as a part that must be re-formulated.
Ducati Monster 1000 cc engine was a custom made frame with unusual models. This is where creativity seems Conti tested. Framework of aluminum are not solid, but given the holes like pieces of broken glass. When mated to the engine, both are very impressive collaboration.
Phase of work continues to support the components. Nearly all are made of aluminum and carbon fiber. Seats, air grilles, until the fuel tank. In order to not completely naked, Conti shut the engine with little fairing made of carbon fiber.
The part that is considered unique and eccentric arch exhaust. If the flue gas is usually directed to the rear, making it more complicated Conti. Of the engine, the exhaust pipe is bent upwards and dibelok again to the left. Exhaust tip position just below the seat. Temporary suspension in the rear monoshock stood out because it is not covered at all.
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