Daniel Craig's Honda CRF 250R in auction

london,  - Well, now that Honda decided to auction off the motorcycle driven by Bond to be donated for less fortunate children in the UK. Auction held by the British media titled, "BBC Children in Need" from 16 to 22 November 2012.

Parties BBC Bond vehicle can expect a minimum of 10,000 pounds for sales and the auction open to the public and can be accessed globally http://www.abc.co.uk/pudsey site. Donations can alleviate suffering and be a positive program across the UK to bear future children of future generations.

"We are delighted to be supporting BBC organized social action by offering exclusive products. At Honda we continue to seek new measures to raise money for charity action," commented Fiona Cole, Corporate Communications Manager of Honda UK.

For those of you who have seen the latest James Bond movie "Skyfall" will recall action romp at the beginning of the story. Daniel Craig - Bond actor - driving a Honda CRF 250R spoils of market traders in Turkey to pursue the enemy Patrice - played by Ola Rapace - also riding a motorcycle are the same but different designs. This action was pretty stressful because both were "speeding" up to the roof of the housing by utilizing the path.

Toyota's reputation's related to recall

Los Angeles,  - Until now, Toyota is constantly working to improve their vindication in the eyes of consumers. Especially, in terms of its reputation on safety concerns as well as struggling with the economic crisis going on in Europe, the yen and the aftermath of natural disasters in Japan last year.

Toyota surrendered and agreed to pay a fine of 25.5 million U.S. dollars due to a campaign calling for repairs (recall) the millions units, a few days ago. Payment is not given to the owner of the car, but the shareholders are seeking damages caused by the company's stock value plummeted drastically.

It was decided by the U.S. federal court held a hearing to demand compensation of people who buy Toyota shares from 10 May 2005 - February 2, 2010, reported by Japan Today (11/15/2012). Attorneys for the plaintiffs actually claim damages up to 124 million U.S. dollars, but only be granted in part.

The decision was issued just hours adrift before Toyota announced back "recall" 2.77 million units, due to problems in the water pump and power steering, Wednesday (11/14/2012). Just last month, Toyota announced a recall of 7.43 million vehicles around the world, including the best-selling models in the U.S. Camry and Corolla due to problems with the power window switch. Toyota Indonesia is also doing the same recall a similar campaign by the number of 53 000 units of Camry, Altis and Vios production 2006-2008.

Earlier this year, Toyota also announced a "recall" of two new models which is a continuation of a previous campaign in 2009 due to gas pedal problems. Conditions were even associated with more than 12 people died in the U.S.. Toyota then do a total of 12 million units worldwide. Even members of Congress to ask Toyota apologized to consumers and pay a fine of more than 50 million U.S.

new model of Handa Civic 2013 in the Los Angeles Auto Show

Estimated that this new model of Handa Civic 2013 will be born in the Los Angeles Auto Show.

"Honda Civic in 2013 will feature a new style exterior side, with a younger and more premium. With some additional changes will ensure that the Honda Civic retains its status to rank among the top," said assistant vice president of American Honda product planning, Vicki Poponi.

And thanks to the changes this time, in the U.S. Honda is expected to membanderolnya a price of U.S. $ 16,000


Honda Civic has become one of the vehicles to be reckoned sedan lovers. This time, Honda was ready to change the look of the Honda Civic is similar to the Honda Accord.

As reported by autoevolution, new faces Honda Civic 2013 model year have been spread. Now the mid-size sedan look like it was similar to his brother, the Honda Accord.

It is also very visible in the front, the grille and headlamp shape are more tapered. Do not stop there, the display also looks charming foglamp diselipi chrome line (Coupling) just below the grill.

new recruitment of Chrysler will be openned

Michigan, -Marchionne also announced plans to add about 1,000 new workers at the Warren Truck factory until next spring, assemble production Ram 1500 pickup 2013 edition. Medium 40-million dollars more to plant in Trenton to produce Tigerhark and also Pentastar engine.

Chrysler is ready to increase production capacity at three plants in Michigan, USA with funding of 238 million U.S. dollars. From this new investment, the U.S. car brand is ready to receive 1250 new workers to boost production of machines and pickup more.

Yesterday (11/15/2012) morning, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, Vice President of the Automotive Trade Unions Holiefield and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing met in one of the factories Mack Avenue Engine I and direct Simultaneously it announced plans to the public.

The biggest investment that put 198 million dollars will be used for engine assembly facility in Detroit and the purchase of new equipment in assembling one of which, 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. This machine has been used on some 11 models of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep.

Toyota's intelligent autopilot cars

Toyota says that the technology will 'soon' applied even if they do not deliver when it realized. But most likely, this kind of feature will first be applied in their luxury car brand, Lexus.

In the front of the car is predicted to be more sophisticated. In addition to the autopilot feature that is now being developed, any car will also be able to communicate independently from one car to another car. Toyota currently researching this technology.

Previously, the research related to the car's ability to communicate with other cars to equally maintain a safe distance, informed of traffic conditions, speed of response when an accident has made several world car manufacturers such as Volvo, Ford and Chevrolet.

In Japan, Nissan has recently also demonstrated technology that makes the car could stop myself, own parking and dodge when there are pedestrians arise suddenly. And now, Toyota wants to participate meramaikannya.

Toyota Motor Corp. is testing the system. Toyota said that technology such as this will add to the sense of security, especially in certain situations such as at a traffic light intersection is not lit, pedestrian crossing the street, or tell another car related blindspot car because the car system can send information to other cars independently.

In testing the Toyota, the presence of pedestrians triggering beeping in the car and the picture suddenly appeared on the screen in front of the driver.

An image of an arrow also appears to show an approaching car at an intersection. Then an electronic female voice said, "This is a red light," if the driver is going to ignore red lights.

Toyota technology also makes the car can brake itself if there is something in front of them or avoid a collision.

With the application of this technology in the future, Toyota aims to reduce half of the number of accidents at intersections.

electric Mirage & Outlander plug-in hybrid will be launched by Mitsubishi

Tokyo,  -September 2013 will be presented Mirage. Masuko also revealed plans to bring electric Mirage. But for the U.S. market variants will not be sold because on the terms of the experience of the i-MiEV, only sold 469 units in the first 10 months of this year. Whereas the initial target of 20,000 units a year. "Instead of selling electric cars, better see better directed to a hybrid plug-in," he added.

For that too, will be

 To reduce Mitsubishi rumors of bankruptcy in the United States (U.S.), Osamu Masuko, President of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) ready to present two new products. This is a strategic move to increase sales next fiscal year to 45 percent, or about 80,000 units by March 2014 as reported Worldcarfans Wednesday (14/11).

The first model to be launched is the Outlander facelift. Planned pave crossover began in July 2013. "We have to provide attractive and competitive car to the dealer. Otherwise, they will be reluctant to cooperate with us," said Masuko.

marketed Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which Mitsubishi claims fuel consumption of 62.5 kpl.

modern bicycle's designed by KIA Motors

Kia Motors  apply the philosophy of 'simplicity of straight lines' into a new bike project. K Velo is a joint project between Peter Schreyer Kia car designs, as leader of the Korean bike manufacturer 'Samchully'.

The project took 13 months in research and development company that designs under the direction of Peter Schreyer. Currently the bike is only available in Korea and sold at prices starting at U.S. $ 1,100.


FAR before Kia made ​​its first car, the company is a manufacturer of bicycles. In 1944 Kia start with Kyungsung Precision Industries as a manufacturer of steel tubing and bicycle parts.

Currently, Korean firms seek to honor the history of their modest beginning with K Velo City. Bicycle design Peter Schreyer is carrying some elements related to cars made by Kia. Among these are the front basket which has a profile 'tiger nose' as in Kia cars.

Schreyer decided to design a mini velo for a project with 20-inch wheels with 11-speed transmission and a compact frame that is ideal for driving in the streets of the urban environment. K Velo also be present in variants of single speed complete with lightweight aluminum frame.

Bicycle Kia solely is not just a concept. They plan to make a full K and K Velo Velo City Speed ​​intended to focus the attention of their customers towards sustainable transportation.

James Bond's ready to come out

Aston Martin itself although somewhat legendary car brand but have good sales but flat course. Moreover, reported Investment Dar Company reportedly suffered a financial crisis in recent years.

Aston Martin is a legendary British car brands are synonymous with the character famous spy, James Bond. Now, it turns out the famous brand ready for sale.

Company called The Kuwaiti Investment Dar Company is currently known as the largest shareholder in the luxury sports car brand. And now, the Investment Dar Company is considering to sell the brand after their financial advisors suggest it.

Bloomberg reported and reported by the New York Times, Investment Dar Company is known to buy Aston Martin from Ford Motor Company in 2007.

Now, there are two companies that are interested in buying this brand which is Mahindra & Mahindra which is a vehicle manufacturer from India and Toyota which is a Japanese manufacturer.

Vettel's more obviously approaching champion titles

Austin,  - Vettel admitted the results achieved in the qualifying is  a best strategy to keep the league leaders. "When the race I tried to do my best, even though no one knows how many points he achieved," said Vettel.

Subject disturbance on the car when the second official practice, he calls it will not affect the performance of the car during the race. "The engineers have done a good job for the car just in time, although they had to go around the track and the track is very short."

Quiet, comfortable, fun, and support the performance of the car. That is the desired requirement rider when racing. This capital has bagged Sebastian Vettel menyonsong the 2012 world championship F1 race will diperebutkannya in America, early Monday (19/11) in the circuit Austin, Texas.

Heart Vettel happy to head the standings with 10 points advantage over his rival Alonso managed to start on the front row. This achievement sixth this season.

Quiet and comfortable because RB8 car performance supported its peak of perfection. Rarely, the team can be directly integrated with the track, let alone a new trajectory. Well, Vettel and RB was able to adapt and get the settings right. This is evidenced, from the second official practice, qualifying third until mastered by continuing to sharpen his best time.

Besides, what makes it quiet again and so fourth capital, competitors must start from Alonso finished seventh (formerly the eighth, up by Grosjean penalty). Performance F2012 dibesut Spaniard lost 0.02 seconds faster per lap. "I just keep Agat not too far from Vettel," Alonso surrender hope.

Alonso will see how the start of the race later. If Vettel wins and continues to Brazil, it is only fitting that because the car is very fast. "But, I have a strange feeling that tomorrow we will reduce that gap," said Alonso.

When Vettel won the race later, he assured himself won the world championship, depending on the results achieved Alonso. Ferrari's flagship racer must finish at least fourth best. Below that, then Vettel is entitled to the highest degree.

eAssist's sold in the global market

San Francisco, - Until October 2012, GM claims to have sell 26,000 units eAssist tech car. Until 2017, they hope to sell 500,000 units of cars in the global market plus a small portion of the electric car. The amount is equivalent to 6 percent of the total sales of 9 million units in the global market in 2011.

Until October 2012, GM claims to have sell 26,000 units eAssist tech car. Until 2017, they hope to sell 500,000 units of cars in the global market plus a small portion of the electric car. The amount is equivalent to 6 percent of the total sales of 9 million units in the global market in 2011.

General Motors said it will focus more on the development of plug-in hybrids and pure electric than eternal rival Toyota, which is enjoying a conventional hybrid market. GM product chief Mary Barra said, with a narrow target of the future, we try to maintain the position of the flagship models of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. GM also plans to show an electric Spark in the event the Los Angeles Auto Show, which opened 28 November this.

"The main focus of GM's electrification strategy for plug-in that will change the way people travel and the desire is great potential energy has the ability to fill in their own homes," Berra told Autonews beber (14/11/2012).

Explained, he has been working with global teams in recent months to focus. Previously, GM looks confused where to go to catch up some powertrain technology, but this step is considered to be too extravagant. "We need to educate the most promising technologies which create value for consumers and our company," beber Barra.

Conventional hybrid technology, this time completely dominated the Toyota. "It's important., But we think the technology plug-in will be very important in the next few years later," said Barra.

eAssist

In addition to focusing on two models of the technology, GM also intends to develop a technology called "eAssist mild-hybrid". The concept is similar to conventional hybrids, only use the battery size and smaller motors to assist the performance of the machine under certain conditions.

EAssist technology can not only rely on the vehicles electric motors, but it can increase fuel efficiency by 25 percent. This technology is already embedded in the Buick LaCrosse, which was launched last year. Also been applied to the Buick Regal and Chevrolet Malibu, following the latest generation Chevrolet Impala ready to be launched early next year.

Ferdinand Porsche felt sorry

Volkswagen Group leader is clearly stated to Automotive news that he is sorry for letting talented designers at Audi, Peter Schreyer moved to Kia. Piech confirmed, the company should not allow it to move talented designers.

"We should not let him go," said the grandson of Porsche founder Ferdinand Porsche.

Previous Piech said it would still retain his current position as leader of the VW Group for five to seven years to lead the next generation of the presence of the Volkswagen Golf. Though 75-year-old man has been there dipuncak led it for 18 years.

AFTER states will continue to lead the VW Group to five to seven years, Ferdinand Piech re-issued a surprising statement about remorse off designer Peter Schreyer moved to Kia.

Nissan sales will be targeted for 10 percent market share in the U.S and 25 percent market share In Mexico

Mexico City,  - Ghosn said would pursue a 10 percent market share in the U.S. where a new position is currently 7.9 percent, down from 8.1 percent the previous year. In Mexico, Nissan dominate sales with a 25 percent market share.

Nissan Motor Company tried to maintain its dominance as the largest automobile manufacturer in Mexico by adding more of the new factory, not only for the domestic market, but also exported to North America. "We need more capacity for North America and yes, there is most likely in the future we announced the construction of a new factory in Mexico or the U.S.," said Nissan Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn told autonews (11/15/2012), without specifying the exact time.

Nissan is currently building a third plant in Mexico valued at U.S. $ 2 billion  in the state of Aguascalientes, July 2012. During the first ten months of this year, Nissan has reportedly ramped up to 16 per cent to 583,000 units, according to the Mexican Automobile Industry Association. Nissan Sentra and Versa manufactures in Mexico.

Aggressiveness Nissan more visible because of her record highs in production and exports this year. Sean McAlinden, an economist from the Automotive Research in Michigan said the brand is based in Yokohama (Japan) had been spent investing 7.8 billion U.S. dollars (USD 75 trillion) in the last two years. Ghosn added that no decision has been taken related to the location and time of continued investment.

Brazil

Nissan also disburse funds $ 1.3 billion to build a plant near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a production capacity of 200,000 units per year, with a target operational from 2014.

Explosion in the U.S. market after the global financial crisis continues to gradually improve, although not normal as it was before the era of 2008. "Looking at demographic and economic aspects in the U.S., demand for new cars continues to improve at this time. Capacity Nissan in North America can not meet all requests and needs a new plant," beber Takeshi Miyao, an analyst Carnorama Japan in Tokyo.

MINI Cooper in the Guinness World Records

The second record was recorded when 23 women managed to successfully crammed into the cabin of a classic MINI TV shows instantly. They managed to beat the previous record by successfully adding two people.

MINI has been listed in the Guinness World Records recently. Uniquely, to celebrate Guinness World Records Day, the BMW Group again set a new record breaking two.

Success is the first record by stuffing 28 people into the cabin female gymnasts MINI Cooper by utilizing every inch of space, including the dashboard, leg room and luggage. Gymnastics team managed to topple the previous record was recorded with 27 people.