Ford of Europe becomes the second largest brand in Europe

Milan,  - Ford of Europe, the second largest brand in Europe fell 8.3 percent to 72,330 units and General Motors (Opel / Vauxhall) also ambles 12.8 percent to 57,758 units. PSA represent the French brand also fell 4.5 per cent to 63,997 units, while more severe Renault fell 25.5 percent to 63,690 units.

European car market is still "grim" last October, although the decrease was not as severe as in previous months. Almost all the major brands experienced double-digit decline in sales to the prolonged impact of the economic crisis.Menurut data released by the European Automobile Industry Association (ACEA) in Brussels, new car sales in the tenth month fell 4.8 percent from the previous month to reach 1 million units. The decline last month, was recorded as the smallest so far this year.

Some car manufacturers such as PSA Peugeot-Citroen, Renault and Opel / Vauxhall still sinking and trying to reduce the cost of production to the end consumer spending recover. ACEA data shows, the market leader Volkswagen even recorded a decline in sales of 0.5 percent to 128,481 units.

During the first ten months of this year, total car sales in Europe fell 7.3 percent to 10.3 million units. The biggest in Greece, Portugal and Italy. Meanwhile, the UK being the best with a record sales growth of 12.1 percent to 151,252 units last month.

Toyota seduces Guangzhou

Guangzhou, - The researchers predict Toyota is already a market recovery in China could only happen at least until July next year. However, the business name is still being done. Although already confirmed that it will expand the exhibition area, Toyota officials did not want to say who will be present at the show.

Keep fall of sales of Japanese cars in China due to a boycott by the people in the Bamboo Curtain country to make Toyota take steps to try to woo consumers. How, manufacturers display more products and appear to stand in the wider arena of Guangzhou Auto Show, November 22-December 2, 2012.

Toyota announced that it will use an area of ​​4,500 square meters and carries 46 models during the last exhibition in South China. The figure was higher than last year's show which only utilize 4,000 square feet and featuring 44 cars only.

five-door hatchback begin to be favored

In Europe, the five-door hatchback with a length of 3710 mm, width 1665 mm and height of 1490 mm ​​will be available in a choice of three-cylinder engine 1.0 liter standard feature Auto Stop & Go (AS & G) idling system and manual transmission 5-speed with CO2 emissions of 92 grams / km.

The Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) Japan stated, "With a compact body dimensions, the European version of the global car presents easy maneuverability controlled and energetic performance as well as presenting a roomy interior and high efficiency."

ALTHOUGH specifications of Mitsubishi Mirage Europe will be different than in Asia, but what harm we listen to the small-sized vehicle which is scheduled to be released soon.

Mitsubishi global sub-compact will also be shown at the end of this month at the Paris Motor Show, but it is not known what the name of Mitsubishi's cute car as he marketed in Europe in February 2013.

Viewing images released by Mitsubishi, it appears that the design and style of these vehicles are no significant differences with the Mirage for the Asian markets are manufactured in Thailand.

diverse collection of cars, ranging from the BMW X5 to the Volkswagen Phaeton's owned by Pope Benedict

In addition to lecturing about religion, Pope Benedict XVI also very concerned about the environment. It is even practiced directly in the action.

In 2008, photovoltaic cells or what we know as solar panels installed on the roof of the Vatican auditorium. In 2009, the solar-powered refrigeration units mounted on Vatican cafeteria.

He even sparked a brilliant idea about the car driven Papal solar. Hence, in a short time, he was dubbed the 'Green Pope', the leader of the people who are very concerned with the conservation of nature and environment.


LEADER of Catholic, Pope Benedict has a very diverse collection of cars, ranging from the BMW X5 to the Volkswagen Phaeton, but the last vehicles towards more environmentally friendly.

The most recent time, powered by the leadership of Carlos Ghosn Renault Kangoo ZE be tailor-made as a body of French companies, Gruau. This vehicle carries the Papal white with graphics, special doors, folding electric footing and a retractable roof. There are the interiors that have been worked over with four individual seats.

Propulsion vehicles, sourced from lithium-ion batteries to supply power to an electric motor-powered 60 hp that can make the car whale ventured as far as 170 miles on a single battery charge.

Volunteers of Ford in Asia Pasific bring enthusiasm to make better world

Over the last seven years, thousands of Ford employees on six continents have joined together to provide useful support for the benefit of local communities. In 2011, more than 12,000 Ford volunteers touch the lives of 1.5 million people through community service projects from Africa to Asia, and Europe to America.

In the Asia Pacific and Africa alone, 4,000 Ford employees contributed approximately 20,000 hours of volunteer work to help the community.

"Ford Global Week of Caring provides a great opportunity for our employees, dealers and partners to work together and help make a difference for people,".


This year, more than 25 nonprofit organizations in the Asia Pacific, from Australia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, to South Africa, will share for the first time grants totaling more than $ 90,000 for equipment and supplies needed by volunteers in completing their projects.

Another grant of U.S. $ 60,000 grant will be distributed to dozens of nonprofit organizations in 17 states in the United States for a variety of projects, including projects with the UAW in building a nursery for a school in Detroit.


EMPLOYEES of Ford across the Asia Pacific and Africa region, will be part of the 12,000 troops and retired Ford employees around the world to carry out community projects in six continents in the framework of the Global Week of Caring seventh annual Ford.

Ranging from 8 to 16 September, employee volunteers of Ford in Asia Pacific and Africa will work together to bring the hammer, shovel and brush to tackle community projects in 11 markets across the region.

They will improve schools in Australia, plant a garden in South Africa, held a rally of anti-garbage  in India, uses interactive games to teach children about environmental protection in China, building a community water project in the Philippines and Thailand, helping spinal cord injury in Taiwan , donated books and sports equipment to a local school in New Zealand, to clean up Mount Fuji in Japan.

These projects will be expanded and continued for several months.


This new equipment will help to provide access to clean water sources that can be relied upon to the community that consists of 5051 households.

The volunteers will also paint the place of learning communities that provide Kiara Umbrella better learning environment for children and adults.

"Around the world, Ford employees have built a reputation for making a difference with a mighty hand and open heart," said Jim Vella, president of Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services.

"We now have the momentum and resources to begin taking the next steps in creating a global vision of our volunteer activities throughout the year."

Porsche Panamera platform will be applied into Bentley

Bentley will also gradually replace the 6.75-liter V8 engine that is likely to be replaced with a larger V12 engine.

AS the two manufacturers under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group, Bentley and Porsche reported by Autocar is looking for ways to save money through a small similarities between the two different brands.

According to Autocar, Bentley will begin utilizing Porsche Panamera platform for its vehicles in the future that can provide a good basis for the vehicles rear-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive.

Can Ford Model A 1903 be bought?

In 2001 these  Ford Model A 1903 changed hands to an unknown person and return to the United States, which was later purchased by John O'Quinn at an auction in 2007 for U.S. $ 693,000.

Ford Model A 1903 in ever offered in 2010 with the highest bid U.S. $ 325,000 which will certainly not be sold at such a low value. I wonder what will happen when this 1903 Ford Model A stake in the auction market to be held by RM Auctions later.

Ford Model A 1903  numbered in chassis 30 is a four-passenger vehicle with a wheelbase of 1.829 meters. The engine carries two cylinder 1639 cc engine that can generate power 8 Hp. Power is not that much bigger than the lawn mower, but the buyer would not be using these rare cars as a means of transportation.


IN the last five years, there have been three oldest Ford units sold. Ford Model A 1903 red this one is one of the first three cars made ​​Ford Motor Company. By the age of 109 years it has changed ownership five.

You could be the owner of the sixth arm through an auction RM Auctions in Hersey, Pennsylvania which will be held next month. But for the record, when it changed hands in 2007, the vehicle was sold for U.S. $ 693,000.

If without considering inflation, etc., vehicles in its original new condition sell for U.S. $ 850 has multiple price by 81,000 percent!

Indeed the vehicle is owned by Herbert L McNary, a butter maker of Britt, Iowa. Then sold to Harry E Burd from Iowa who bought from McNary family for U.S. $ 400 in the 1950s. Once restored, the vehicle is sold to a Ford dealership Switzerland in 1961.

Watching Chevrolet Cruze vs Honda Civic

What do you think after watching these shows on YouTube Titled: Civic hit and flip over this?

IN the video YouTube video taken from a camera on the dashboard of vehicles, it appears that either a Honda Civic driver was what hit the end of the bumper of Chevrolet Cruze. Miraculously Civic collided immediately reversed when only mild.

Collision between the bumper often occur in heavy traffic conditions. Such events usually only leave marks dents on both vehicles concerned.

We do not know why the driver of a gray Honda Civic in the video is suddenly off the track so the left front bumper Chevrolet Cruze nudged the rear bumper white in front.

Miraculously, although the collision occurred at a relatively low speed, the left side of the Honda Civic was suddenly lifted and vehicles reversed simply by positioning wheels on top.

And if under normal conditions, should such an accident only caused minor damage to the bumper cars at both concerned. We suspect left the Honda Civic tires touching the back of the rear wheel so that the left side of the Chevy Cruze Civic lifted.

the photos of Mazda6 Wagon's released

In addition to diesel engines that meet Euro 6 emission standards, Mazda will also offer two petrol engine SkyActiv-G four-cylinder 2.0-liter unit that powered 148 hp and 2.5-liter-powered 189 hp.

After releasing the photos of Mazda6 Wagon, Hiroshima car manufacturer has now released the engine choices will be offered in the mid-size vehicle for the European version before the premiere at the Paris Motor Show 2012.

Vehicle that will go on sale in Europe later this year, both sedan and wagon models will be available in a choice of new engines of SkyActiv-D 2.2-liter turbo diesel version of the Standard Power and High Power helpless respectively 150 hp and 175 hp.

Supercar Peugeot Onyx look like a Lexus LFA

Reportedly, the concept of non-seat supercar  Peugeot Onyx will be powered by the engine in the middle and a powerful 256 hp electric motor-powered 120 hp. Hybrid engine is capable of providing fuel efficiency with a dose of 25 km / liter.

TOWARDS convening Paris Motor Show 2012 later this month, a number of Peugeot concept drawings Onyx circulating on the internet. Concept vehicle,  supercar  Peugeot Onyx which looks like a Lexus LFA France was performed with two-tone interior color, sleek grille, LED lights complete with rear difusser.

Supercar  Peugeot Onyx equipped velek carbon fiber, has a minimalist cabin design with high-tech digital instrument cluster. Carbon fiber is also used as a steering wheel material, while on the roof there is a digital mirror.

Golf Blue Motion can be more economical

Martin Winterkorn   mentioned that the Golf Blue Motion can provide a more economical savings of up to 31 km / liter.


VOLKSWAGEN seventh-generation of Golf was introduced earlier this week at the New National Gallery Germany. Apparently Greenpeace environmental activists disappointed with the fuel consumption of a vehicle is made ​​in Germany.

To convey his disappointment with fuel consumption MkVII Golf, environmental activists deliberately surround the launch hatchback.

Transportation observer Greenpeace Germany, Wolfgang Lohbeck said that Volkswagen has the knowledge to develop a vehicle that can essentially variants offer fuel efficiency better than 20.4 km / liter advertised.

Lohbeck added that Volkswagen should be able to make 33.3 km / liter for the vehicle. And although VW plans to introduce a electric variant  Golf in 2013, will not be too important because the volume will not be huge, he added.

"The most important thing is how in the entry-level petrol variant of it," said Lohbeck.

There were about 50 people protesting about fuel consumption during the launch of the new Golf. And in response to the protesters, VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn commented that the car is a 'right answer to rising fuel prices. "

Toyota Grand New Fortuner VN Turbo in complete reviews

With the cooler temperatures, the content of which is consumed by the engine air of Toyota Grand New Fortuner VN Turbo becomes more dense oxygen content is one of the most important elements to get a more complete combustion process.

That's why  Toyota Grand New Fortuner VN Turbo's engine capable of producing much higher performance, but with fuel consumption more efficient in conjunction with the reduction of CO2 emissions generated content.


IN the sidelines of the media test drive the Toyota Grand New Fortuner VN Turbo, consumers get the exposure about technology conceived by SUV engine andalanToyota Motor.

 the presence of this variant with new engines since the beginning of new technologies implemented in the latest Toyota Hilux 3.0-liter engine.

Due to a production base in Thailand does not provide VN Turbo diesel engine variants for the 2.5-liter engine capacity, it takes research and preparations long enough to be applied to the 2.5-liter engine.

The test also needs to be done so that when installed on vehicles that will be sold, this machine does not meet the various constraints related to the quality of the fuel, and various other parameters.

Therefore, to be able to bring this innovation the Toyota spent about two years for this vehicle ready to compete.  VN Turbo 2.5-liter engine is the exclusive engine for  market.

With the launch of Grand New Fortuner VN Turbo (zozzle variable turbo), TM tried to answer complaints brought by the owners of the old Fortuner expressed their dissatisfaction at the performance of the engine that are considered less powerful.

With technology disisipkannya variable nozzle turbo on the device plus the addition of the intercooler, turbo diesel engine power 2 KD-FTV that previously could only release the power of 102 ps at 3600 rpm, is now capable of heading the number 144 ps at 3400 rpm.

And the most important is the torsional strength machines that were previously only able to carve the maximum 260 Nm can now be tilted significantly to 343 Nm at rev range between 1,600 to 2,400 rpm.

This combination results in an increase in the run-down power that is needed when crawling in traffic jams or during take off on the road uphill. While at high speed, energy boosted thanks to the presence of the intercooler is able to make the air that enters the engine becomes more dense.

 enhancement Fortuner VN Turbo engine which increased by 40 horsepower than the previous generation thanks to improvements obtained in the combustion process in the engine.

Turbo function on the machine is to help accelerate and enrich the amount of air flow into the engine cylinders. Turbo itself works by using the flow of air from combustion that normally is wasted through the exhaust pipe.

Combustion air pressure is used to rotate the propeller shaft connected to the turbine on the other side. Turbine is working to suck fresh air as much as possible to be pumped into the engine intake duct.

"As more and more air into the engine, more power can be obtained by increasing the supply of fuel,".

Unfortunately, the conventional turbo as it has drawbacks. propeller in the turbo can provide effective air pressure when the engine is spinning at a certain rpm, so the ideal lap time is not reached, an advanced turbo useless.

"This phenomenon is known as turbolag. Ie the gap before the turbo is spinning at the speed of using a Variable Nozzle Turbo ideal.Dengan, these symptoms can be minimized".

In VNT turbo, inside the house to added into  turbine fins angle can vary according to the command from the computer. Fins function is to direct and narrow air holes through the turbine player.

By narrowing the fins, making the air flow faster. That way, VN Turbo was able to react optimally without waiting for the engine speed rises, so that the energy gap is not too long 'empty'.

"This principle can be  like a water hose. If the end of the hose is left alone, the water will flow as it is. Yet when we hit the end of the hose so that the hole narrows, the water pressure becomes tighter discharge although not much,".

Because the air pressure from the turbo utilizing exhaust heat, of course, make this tool also heat the air that is inhaled impact helped expand so that oxygen molecules become tenuous. At this moment intercooler play.

Before the air supplied by the turbo into the engine intake ducts, intercooler first flowed to the basic principle is similar to the water radiator. The difference is the cooled air into the intake tract.

The device is placed just above the right engine under the bonnet. To allow air to flow in semain many intercooler grille, the hood with an added 'air scoop' so as to catch more cold air flow when the vehicle is running.

BMW 760iL 'V-12 25 Years Edition' show something very advanced

BMW 760iL 'V-12 25 Years Edition' is driven by a 6.0 liter V12 engine-powered 535 hp Twin Turbo with 745.7 Nm torque force that is able to print acceleration 0-96 km / h in 4.5 seconds with a maximum speed is limited in the number 209 km / h.

If still less, BMW 760iL 'V-12 25 Years Edition' can be upgraded with M Sport Package option that can launch semi limousine luxury vehicles to a speed of 250 km / h.


IN 1978, BMW took a big step as a true premium car manufacturer first launched the E32 750iL V12 engine which is then followed by the 850i V12 engine that was first offered with 6-speed manual transmission. And finally, we can meet now BMW 760iL 'V-12 25 Years Edition' 
.
5.0-liter naturally aspirated engine generating 295 hp V12 at 5200 rpm with peak torque of 450 Nm at 4,100 rpm. And since then BMW has always offered a choice of engines in the V12 series sedans superior.

Bavarian automaker is currently celebrating 25 years of the presence of V12 engines by launching limited edition status 760iL sedan called 'V12 25 Years Edition'.

BMW states will only make 15 units of such vehicles to be marketed to consumers in the United States with a price tag of U.S. $ 159,695. Vehicles with special order will not be sent to the pemesannya around early 2013.

Besides  Citrine Black metallic paint, the exterior decorated by velek BMW Individual light alloy wheels measuring 20 inches. While the interior is equipped with leather upholstery best with badges 'V-12 25 Years Edition'.

Other features include rear seat entertainment system with iDrive control, champagne-colored Alcantara roof lining, pillar of black leather upholstery, wooden ornaments BMW Individual Piano Black Wood on the dashboard, doors and steering wheel, as well as some other special fittings.