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11/27/12
new Aston Martin Vanquish price will be soon released in US
LOS ANGELES - New Aston Martin Vanquish V12 engine adopts a 6.0-liter capacity. The machine is capable of producing a total output reaches 565 horsepower, with peak torque of 620 Nm (457 lb-ft).
The unit of new Aston Martin Vanquish is mated to the engine transmission Touchtronic 2 six-speed automatic that sends power to the rear wheel drive system. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.1 seconds penetrated and Vanquish reaches a top speed of 295 km / h.
Price of new Aston Martin Vanquish in the UK reached 189,995 pounds. While in the United States start from USD279.995. It will be available in two models namely 2 +0 or 2 +2 Coupe.
Aston Martin does not want half-hearted take part in the event the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. Aston Martin will present the all-new Vanquish variant to debut in the United States.
Earlier, New Aston Martin Vanquish was introduced in Europe. Now, Uncle Sam also gets direct view this British supercar, in LA Autos Show, which opened 28 November next.
"All New Vanquish will satisfy the imagination of fans all over the world Aston Martin. With partners in the U.S. dealership, Galpin Aston Martin, Vanquish will be present at the LA Auto Show. Meanwhile, unit shipments will be made early next year," said vice president of Aston Martin American, Julian Jenkins.
2013 Suzuki Hayabusa's really more scary
TOKYO - 2013 Hayabusa Limited Edition comes with engine capacity of 1340 cc, with a piston that has a compression ratio of 12.5 to 1. Power claimed is amazing, with titanium valves and using a lighter material.
Suzuki Hayabusa Limited Edition comes with three driving modes that can be selected and adapted to variations in road conditions. Then the clutch system also assists the gear shift to make more subtle.
Sport gearbox oil system that is sprayed on the teeth 4, 5 and 6, in order to ensure good lubrication moisture content. It can reduce engine noise while traveling at high speeds.
Suzuki has a new variant of super sport inside Hayabusa Limited Edition, 2013. However, many who deplore Hayabusa special edition colors that are considered too sweet.
However, behind the color is less scary, 2013 Hayabusa Limited Edition has a capable machine that fits for experienced sport bike riders. Hayabusa limited edition offers driving pleasure of a sport bike.
the largest family of Duke's brother will be soon
According to the plan, the largest family of Duke's brother will soon be shown KTM at EICMA 2012 event which will be opened tomorrow (15/11) in Milan, Italy in prototype form before the production version is shown.
That way, the Duke family who was born the first time in 2005 are now increasing after a previously existing 200, 390, 690, 690 Duke R and 990 Super Duke R.
Not yet known what the machine will carrying, but when you see the KTM is always named its product line with the machine picked up, it is not impossible that this bike will carry a 1.3 liter engine.
Judging from the looks, it already feels a tinge fierce. Dent firm menggisi each line design coupled with an exposed tubular chassis that feels like a muscle.
may issue a new KTM Duke 200 cc engine only. But the Duke family will soon grow. The leader of the family will soon emerge with the birth of 1290 KTM Super Duke R.
11/26/12
worst automotive sales decline due to protests
Beijing, - Mamoru Shimada, President Fuserashi Company - manufacturer of precision components - canceled his visit to China this month due to the ongoing protests. He then turned his visit to Malaysia and Indonesia, looking for a better business opportunity to build a new production facility.
"We plan to increase production capacity in China. However, the risk is obvious from the protesters, I think it is better to add production capacity in Thailand because it had a factory there," said Shimada.
Anti Japanese products by Chinese citizens to acts of vandalism and arson as well as car dealers last September, is now reaping the rewards bad. Japanese automotive component manufacturers jointly agreed to stop running the investment into the world's most populous country because market conditions are not clear.
Component company Koito Manufacturing Company (KMC) - supplier of headlights for the Toyota Group - said it suspended plans third plant expansion. In fact, the development is already half way.
"Demand from the car manufacturer is currently not clear, so we do not know how to stop this project," said Shinji Karasawa, KMC spokesman told Bloomberg (13/11/2012). Another component company, Sumitomo Electric Industries Limited and tire manufacturer Toyo Tire & Rubber Company also again think back to business expansion in China.
Toyota sales fell 44 percent last month, following the 49 per cent decline in September. Honda and Nissan also reported the worst sales decline in October.
Southeast Asia
The Japanese component manufacturer plans swerved and expand its business in developing countries such as Southeast Asia in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia and Cambodia. This situation would be a sign of a decline in investment flows to China next year, hurt bilateral trade (Japan-China) which tripled reach 340 billion U.S. dollars in the last 10 years.
"Our board members have asked whether the best way to move production out of the future of China. Protesters urged us to accelerate the move to the outside," said Masayoshi Matsumoto, President of Sumitomo Electric.
Signs of decline in investment flows to China are seen in September, dropped 6.8 percent, a decline that continues lasts for 11 months. Direct investment by Japanese firms to China last year shot 74 percent to 12.6 billion dollars. Making Japan as the country with the greatest investment to China, after Hong Kong and Taiwan, according to the Japan External Trade Organization.
Various companies that supply components for Nissan, Honda and Toyota in China now face uncertainty, and businesses are more vulnerable than car manufacturers because they are smaller-scale businesses and global.
Mazda MX-5's more comfortable to pedestrians
London - Mazda MX-5 are now more comfortable to pedestrians with an active bonnet system. If a car hit a pedestrian, one will lift the bonnet to create a crumple zone between the bonnet and the engine, thereby reducing the risk of injury to pedestrians.
While the engine will use a machine powered by the MZR 1.8i 126 ps 5 speed gearbox, or engine-powered 160 ps of ear MZR 2.0i with 6-speed manual transmission as well as the PowerShift transmission.
Mazda MX-5 competitor in the market more and more. In order not to miss, Mazda made changes to it's iconic sports car.
In a press release, Mazda said the MX-5 is now more fresh, with a bonnet safer for pedestrians in the event of a collision, the latest satellite navigation system, the addition of side airbags, climate control air conditioning and other features to strengthen the feeling of driving a more pleasurable.
"When upgrading the Mazda MX-5, the designers want roadster is more beautiful and more comfortable driving. Grille future more aggressive, and the design of a new bumper and spoiler, produce a more deep and wide that also improve the aerodynamics by reducing drag coefficient around the fog lamp and around the front tire, "said Mazda UK Sales Director Peter Allibon.
Repsol Honda promises very differentsomething for the 2013 season
For the 2013 season, a Japanese manufacturer that promises something very different. Not only would a new motorcycle display, Honda Repsol racing suits will change the design of its riders.
"Repsol Honda Team is planning the look and design of a new racing apparel for 2013, which will be published early next year. Having for several seasons using the same basic pattern and only minor changes, 2013 promises big changes in motor and gear pebalapnya," Repsol Honda's official statement.
"These changes have been planned by the fabulous designer, known primarily to his work," continued the statement, as reported by Crash.
In the last few seasons, Repsol Honda had a view that it is only with only minor changes occurred. For next season, the team is promising major changes to the bike livery.
From season to season, changes in the pattern Repsol Honda motorcycle is fairly minimal. Even since the beginning of cooperation with Repsol Honda in the 1995 season, the motives of 17 years ago are still visible on both sides of the bike until now.
get back Vettel! World champion again!
Interlagos, - Crown just been won by Sebastian Vettel. Red Bull was able to keep the race rhythm of the weather conditions are very bothered and finish sixth. By getting an additional 8 points, the German driver was still top with 281 points and become world champion
F1 Brazil as an ongoing series covering the full 71 laps with tense drama was won by Jenson Button on Sunday (25/11). McLaren victory is determined rider on lap 55 when the two riders in front of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Hulkenberg touched.
The remaining 26 laps, Button, who took over the leadership to keep it until the finish. Even when the intermediate tire change pit on lap 58 to stay ahead.
Fernando Alonso, who look up to only finish second. Despite an additional 18 points, with a total of 278 numbers, can not lead him to become world champion for the third time.
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara facelift relies on four speed automatic transmission
Engine unit of 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara facelift is mated to a four speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the rear wheel drive system. Grand Vitara facelift is imported directly from Japan.
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara facelift has been officially present
As reported Inautonews, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara facelift is available in a choice of new colors Gaia Bronze Pearl Metallic. It gives the impression of color refresher for Gramd Vitara.
While in the design, the Grand Vitara get new bumpers, new front grille, and the design is also new alloy wheels with size 17 inches.
The back of the Grand Vitara does not get any change, with still no spare tire attached to the rear door. Also no changes to the engine, but the addition of brake override system, or the same as that used new SX4.
Suzuki Grand Vitara facelift is powered by a 2.0-liter J20A. Machines capable of producing a total output of 138 horsepower and has a peak torque of 183 Nm at 4000 rpm engine speed.
11/25/12
Because lying, the sales declined sharply
According to data from Edmunds.com reported by Reuters, Hyundai's best-selling car in the U.S. that is the Hyundai Elantra down his number purchase intent. Figures purchase intent (purchase intent) by Edmunds car sales reflect the situation in the next 3 months.
Elantra is a car model that is claimed to have a fuel consumption rate 17 km per liter, but the fact is more wasteful than that figure.
Besides Elantra, 3 other Korean car models namely Hyundai Veloster, Accent and Kia Rio also experienced a decline in sales. KIA Soul car is also very low demand car purchase.
Because lying about claims in several economical petrol car, the output of cars Hyundai and Kia shunned U.S. society.
U.S. society is now reluctant to buy Korean cars since they admitted to one estimate fuel consumption of their cars.
In the November 2 Hyundai has apologized and agreed to provide compensation for every additional liter car owner must be removed. Because of the incident, Hyundai and Kia's reputation tarnished in America.
Elantra is a car model that is claimed to have a fuel consumption rate 17 km per liter, but the fact is more wasteful than that figure.
Besides Elantra, 3 other Korean car models namely Hyundai Veloster, Accent and Kia Rio also experienced a decline in sales. KIA Soul car is also very low demand car purchase.
Because lying about claims in several economical petrol car, the output of cars Hyundai and Kia shunned U.S. society.
U.S. society is now reluctant to buy Korean cars since they admitted to one estimate fuel consumption of their cars.
In the November 2 Hyundai has apologized and agreed to provide compensation for every additional liter car owner must be removed. Because of the incident, Hyundai and Kia's reputation tarnished in America.
Brutus 750 cc made by OVER will be launched soon
Milan, - Seriousness of Brutus made by OVER no half measures, because Husqvarna also offers special conversion package "snow" like ski legs for the front wheels and tires armored behind, like a motorcycle snow. Another accessory that is generators, winches (winch), lever winches and side rail.
Other information, motorcycle engine will use 750 cc, 49 PS uses the power transfer continuously variable transmission (CVT). Ffor "snow", equipped with a reverse gear.
Motorcycle Company recently kicked OVER Milan motorcycle show, EICMA, by introducing a new prototype named Brutus. This name reminds us of the eternal enemies of the villain in the cartoon sailor Popeye big and bearded! The design is "brutal" and brought the motorcycle concept SUV (sport utility vehicle) that is able to crush heavy field (off road).
Motorcycle prototype was designed by Alessandro Tartarini, former Lambretta designer and son of the founder of Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Italjet. Brutus is the concept of pre-production and is positioned as a motorcycle SUV ready mass production starting next year. The model is more ferocious than Yamaha XTW 250 Ryoku who could hang in the arena Jakarta Motorcycle Show 2012.
Brutality of Brutus looks of your legs extreme off-road tires from Maxxis Bighorn extra wide tread. large diameter front forks, swing arm and solid box contains. With this tire, is expected to bulldoze the mud, walking in thick sand or snow.
Honda Civic Type-R will be a new opponent of Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ
But, although said to be opposed to the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ, the standard Civic Type-R was not them but the Renaultsport Megane 265. Target, the Civic Type-R 265 Magane want to beat the legendary Nurburgring circuit.
"We have an idea of competing products, we are adding to it, and regardless of what other people make model of car we will be front-wheel-drive is the fastest at the Nurburgring when it goes on sale., And we will do whatever it takes to make it happen," lugasnya.
To make that happen, not a matter of engine power are considered, supporting different sides of any concern to the engineers of Honda as the chassis and suspension to create a more powerful stability and make it fast around corners.
Honda has said it will soon bear a new opponent of Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ. To fight them, Honda plans to bring forth a new generation of the Civic Type-R. Turbocharged car will carry that will bring power to 300 bhp.
The new generation of the Civic type-R's by Yasuhisa Arai of Honda R & D Centre as quoted by Auto Express explains that the car will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that is able to bring power to 300 bhp.
Previous Honda reportedly will only give you a 1.6-liter. However, the plan was changed to give more power to the motor.
11/24/12
Jimny facelift's compact SUV revised
England, - Jimny facelift which can be purchased now equipped with a 1.3 liter 16 valve engine with variable vale timing make better fuel efficiency. Dimilik 85PS maximum power with 110 Nm of torque at 4,100 rpm and 2,500 rpm lowest.
Suzuki British car made a number of changes to the Jimny facelift 4x4, both exterior and interior to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the compact SUV. Until now, the model jeep was a total of 2.6 million units sold in 188 countries.
Revised design appears on the front bumper, including the grille, hood in the middle of no intake air to cool the 1.3-liter engine with Euro5 standards, plus repositioned fog lamps. With the new bumper makes the car an overall length of 3.975mm 3.675mm so.
While touch in the interior a bit, mainly just done on the seat trim made from fabric, following headrests. Fun, well fitted mounting points for child seats in the back seat.
Chevrolet Spark EV will be shown in Los Angeles in early November
Detroit - According to the plan, this Spark EV will be shown in Los Angeles in early November and plans to start selling from next year.
When you actually enter the market, the Spark EV will be short-listed in the U.S. electric-powered cars such as the Nissan LEAF and Ford Focus Electric. Chevy also says that the next generation of the MyLink system will make its debut at the 2014 Impala.
"The Spark EV and the next generation of Chevrolet MyLink indicates that provide advanced technology to consumers who are eager to adopt at this time and is really worth," said Chris Perry, Chevrolet's vice president for global marketing in a statement as quoted by New York Times .
The era of the electric car slowly began to enter the automotive world. An electric version of an existing car models began to be issued and the newest, Chevrolet ready to produce an electric version of the sporty city car, Chevrolet Spark.
Although not many players in the electric car segment, does not mean it is not lucrative segment. With a bright future because of the increasing depletion of the world's oil supply, alternative energy becomes important to look for.
Tahn first shown in 2009, the Chevrolet Spark immediately attract the attention of automotive enthusiasts the world. And now, Chevrolet wanted to draw attention back to the birth of the electric-powered version of this car.
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