Baby-Benz = Mercedes 190E

Mercedes 190E is produced by more than 10 years and undergone a facelift twice in 1988 and in 1991. Baby-Benz has sold as many as 1,879,629 units globally before it was replaced in 1993 by what is known as the W202 C-Class sedan ranks as the official name of the compact Mercedes from then on.

Because of its popularity around the world through the term 'Baby-Benz ", as it is a replacement name wrong. Since then, all cars bearing the 'three-pointed star' called 'Baby-Benz ". Though the nickname is true only for the model 190 aka W201.


FOR the fans who still remember, November 1982 is the month in which Mercedes-Benz first entered the compact segment 30 years ago through the W201 models in Indonesia known as the 190E or "Baby-Benz".

Legendary compact sedan was designed by Bruno Sacco and brings multi-link rear suspension that was originally gasoline-powered 2.0-liter 88 hp to 190 and 120 hp models for model 190E.

In 1983, this vehicle is an additional model of the four-cylinder diesel engine 71 hp on the model 190 D and 190E 2.3-16 sporty models are powered by a four-cylinder 16-valve powered 182 hp.

Several years kemudan, compact Mercedes sedan lineup is growing culminated in 1988 with the presence of a compact sports sedan 190E 2.5-16 capable of producing power 192 hp and produces 232 hp final development through Evolution models.

The vehicle is the basis of the current Mercedes-Benz jumped into the race the DTM German touring car that won in 1992 with AMG-Mercedes 190E Evolution II piloted by racing driver Klaus Ludwig.

KTM Superduke R 1290 competes to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, BMW S1000RR and Ducati Panigale 1199

With all the advantages it has, KTM Superduke R 1290 can be equated with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, BMW S1000RR and Ducati Panigale 1199.

THE most interesting from both Intermot motorcycle show EICMA is the look and the premiere of a prototype 1290 KTM Superduke R super lightweight trellis frame 1290 cc engine taken from the base RC8R V-Twin complete with drive-by-wire technology.

Naked bike motorcycle models was overwhelmed by the variety of electronic devices maid rider, carbon fiber meterial and new WP suspension prototypes in both wheels. KTM promised a production version of the vehicle will be ready in the next 12 months.

It remains unknown what kind of performance. To be sure, the base RC8 R engine with a capacity of 1190 cc original, capable of producing 173 hp with a torque of 120 Nm. But rumors that mention the new motor will have power between 180 and 200 hp when he sold later.

Thanks to no longer use all of the components that are not essential, plus thanks to the trellis frame made ​​of chrome molybdenum and the use of carbon fiber is used, the bike is expected to be lighter than the RC8 R weighs 200 kg with a full tank.

Sport Hybrid i-DCD single motor

Sport Hybrid i-DCD single motor is driving a new hybrid Honda introduced the third this year.

Honda also said it will introduce a system of Sport Hybrid i-MMD two motor / plug-in to a medium sized vehicle that will be installed on the new Honda Accord sedan next year, followed by the introduction of the system Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling-All Wheel Drive) three motors for luxury sedans and sports cars that will be used in the Acura RL and NSX supercar 2015 a new generation.

Honda introduced a hybrid power system that will replace the hybrid IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) are used on small vehicles such as sedan Civic, Insight, hatchback Fit / Jazz and CR-Z coupe.

The new system, called Sport Hybrid i-DCD stands for 'Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive' and consists of a gasoline engine 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that runs the results of the latest development of more efficient Atkinson cycle fuel and an electric motor that also acts as a generator connected to the transmission of dual-clutch 7-speed.

"Highly capable integrated motor and lithium-ion increase the efficiency of more than 30 percent compared with conventional single motor hybrid system," Honda said in a statement.

Japanese automakers have created a prototype Fit / Jazz with hybrid drive that is different from the new hybrid Honda offered by today. This new hybrid system allows the vehicle to run full electric mode at speeds up to 70 km / h as far as 5 km.

retro BMW Motorrad will be celebrated

It was announced by the President of BMW Motorrad Stephan Schaller, in his speech at the international motorcycle show EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo e Accessori Motociclo) 2012 in Milan, Italy, Wednesday (14/11) ago.

"The bike is a distinctive new will be born next year to express 90 years BMW Motorrad trip that combined emotional style and breakthrough technology to create a new multifaceted concept vehicle," BMW said in a statement.

Vehicle manufacturer from Bavaria has also released a sketch of  bike 'naked' incorporating air-cooled boxer engine. Problem setting the launch date will be announced at a later date.

CURRENT BMW motorcycle division, BMW Motorrad was preparing himself to celebrate the birthday-90 next year. To mark it, they will build a retro bike that reflects the unique design of its first product launch is R 32 made in 1923.

Land Rover Range prepares RS version

A recent report indicates that the Land Rover Range   prepares Rover  RS version.

A week ago it was rumored that the plan will spawn Land Rover 16 models by 2020. Autocar latest edition contains all the models are divided into three categories: Luxury (Range Rover), Leisure (Discovery / Freelander) and Utility (Defender).

In the luxury category consists of the new Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Evoque with XL, and the cabrio version of the baby.

In the segment of leasure there is a luxury version of the Discovery, Freelander Discovery regular version with five and seven seats and a small version Freelander.

In the utility group consisting of the current Defender, a next-generation model with five seats for the 2016/2017, as well as long wheelbase version for model year 2016/2017, a pickup version will debut in late 2015 or 2016, and the production version DC100 has a wheelbase of 2.54 meters.

Panigale Ducati 1199 R price's included to Diavel Strada and Panigale R

Most importantly, stating that Ducati Panigale R now has 15 percent more power in the middle rev range. Panigale Ducati 1199 R is sold with a tag of U.S. $ 29,995

MANUFACTURER Italian Ducati motorcycle very busy lately preparing three new creations for display at EICMA motor show (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo e Accessori Motociclo) International Motorcycle Show 2012, held from 15 to 18 November.

The three knights their new one Hypermotard 2013 engine is water-cooled 821 cc variant of the Ducati Testastretta 11 degree V-Twin-powered DS 110 hp with a torque of 89.21 Nm thanks to the size of the smaller piston diameter with a step that is longer than 858 cc engine standards.

Hypermotard weighs 198 kg with a full tank is carrying the Kayaba front forks that have travel distance of 17 cm. In the sector of alerts Sachs rear shock serves the travel distance of 15 cm, while the Hypermotard SP provides greater distances play in both categories.

For more funding, Ducati Diavel cruiser terbengis is that you can find, but that did not stop the Ducati engineers for adding some components of the product Ducati Performance at the Iron Horse on this one.

As a result the figures become Strada 2013 Diavel is designed to menjalajah easily. New motor offers a wider windscreen, handlebars and seat sdikit higher fluid-gel.

The figure Strada Ducati Diavel at the exhibition held in Milan, Italy is also equipped with a generator with a larger capacity to supply power electronic devices available through two 12-volt port.

The latter is Panigale Ducati 1199 R which is an improved version of last year's edition. Model 2013 is now carrying 500 rpm rev boost thanks to the use of handlebars piston (conrod) light is made of titanium and a lighter flywheel.

There is also the setting for the first time feature a four-point rear swing arm and exhaust and ECU character that makes full race 1199 Panigale R able to release power up to 201 hp.

launching Outlander & Outlander Sport Limited Edition at LA Auto Show

LOS ANGELES - Details of the Outlander and Outlander Sport Limited Edition in attendance at the LA Auto Show is still very limited. There is no official specification of new Mitsubishi Outlander about this.

Only, Mitsubishi will present a version of the diesel engine, with manual and automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive system as standard across the range Outlander 2014.

The Japanese manufacturer, Mitsubishi will introduce the Limited Edition variant of the Outlander and Outlander Sport, Los Angeles Auto Show 2012, which opened 28 November next.

Mitsubishi stated, Limited Edition of Outlander and Outlander Sport will be part of the model 2014. However, it still will be debuted at the LA Auto Show 2012.

A piece of the picture of the Outlander and Outlander Sport this third generation has also been released by Mitsubishi. Seen from the front and the body Outlander've got a lot of changes.

Unfortunately it is unknown whether the differences between the Outlander and Outlander Sport are present in the United States or the European version will be marketed in other continents, such as Asia.

Ferrari finally really accepts the contraversial decision

Maranello -"We are now looking to the future and things like this will give us the spirit to next season. Fernando I believe deserve a world title and we have to make sure Fernando will be able to win the title next year," said Domenicali.


 Ferrari camp declared "flag controversy" involving Sebastian Vettel at the Brazilian Grand Prix was over. Ferrari once dismissed the notion that it did want to take the world title from the hands of Vettel.

Following the outbreak of the controversy against Vettel in a series of decisive maneuver at Interlagos past, Ferrari has also formally asked the FIA for clarification as to whether it was Red Bull driver has committed an offense or not.

Ferrari then have to get clarification from the FIA, Friday (11/30/2012) local time, which stated that Vettel legal maneuvers. 'Prancing Horse' also received it.

Ferrari asked for clarification that the action itself assessed some as attempt to get a world title off of the hands of Vettel, considering if it happens then that will benefit is that Fernando Alonso is Ferrari racer.

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali strongly denies the assumption. According to him, what the Ferrari is a liability for any team and is not intended to disadvantage a particular party.

"It is our duty to seek clarification from the FIA in order to understand what happened without trying to snatch success rider who has won the world title," he told Autosport.

"So the steps taken by the Ferrari is very rational and very precise. We have received clarification from the FIA, so we have to understand their position."

Toyota 86 in the cabriolet version at Geneva

London, - At the cabriolet version has not been officially announced, Toyota's chief engineer Tetsuya Tada Sportscar talk about something else. he made sure Toyota 86 more fierce version is under development. Leaks while, Toyota prefers to develop higher performance engines based hybrid rather than add power through the cylinder capacity, in order to stay focused on fuel economy.

Version "performance" hybrid capable of spraying power 250 PS developed in Japan, and it will slide in 2015. Super capacitors will replace the battery, as it has done and won World Endurance Championship with prototype car.

"When it appears firmer version, you will be surprised. In today's era people will not accept that relies sportscar petrol engine and cause high pollution, "explained Tada.

He added that the super capacitor is too expensive, but Toyota is turning the brain with electricity experts to solve this problem. Thus, the fast version 86 will glide with very competitive prices.
Sportscar being "hip", Toyota 86 will appear in the cabriolet version (top down) next March at the Geneva Motor Show. Certainty is obtained Autocar collected from multiple reliable sources. When it rains, the driver and passengers getting wet because of, the possibility to use roof made of canvas.

2 +2 seating configuration has not changed, with the two rear seats. Storage will be slightly sacrificed to save the roof folded cloth, though not many eating places. Open roof version is considered very important, especially for the U.S. market. With the reduced weight, the suspension was adjusted and made ​​more rigid.

the price of Bugatti Veyron Vitesse Rafale

SAO PAOLO - The price offered for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport special edition Vitesse Rafale starts from $ 2, 5 million

Bugatti Veyron supercar is known as one of the world's highest speed. But the Bugatti Veyron can also comes with a more luxury with the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport featuring Vitesse Rafale as a new creation in the arena of Sao Paulo Motor Show 2012 in Brazil. His performance in Brazil was also the debut of the premier super car.

Model of the new design is carried 16.4 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale with two carbon fiber exterior color blue and paint Gris Rafale, unique design alloy wheels, leather upholstery in blue, carbon fiber trim is also blue with light gray stitching.

For cardiac pacemaker sector Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport models Vitesse Rafale still using the same engine, a turbocharged 7.9-liter W16 quad. Machines capable of producing a total output reaches 1200 horsepower (882 kW) and peak torque of 1.500 Nm (1.106 lb-ft).

Unit tramsmisi engine is mated to a dual-clutch, seven-speed. Note acceleration capable of 0 to 100 km / h in 2.6 seconds. While the maximum speed reached 410 km / h (255 mph).

M6 Gran Coupe vs Mercedes CLS 63 AMG vs the Audi S7

STUTTGART -BMW has yet to announce an official price of  M6 Gran Coupe. But with standard M6 Coupe for sale ranging from 93,820 pounds, the M6 ​​Coupe appears to be released at a price in the range of 96.000 Pounds

 BMW released a piece of the picture of M6 Gran Coupe, ahead of its debut at the Detroit Motor Show, early next year.

As shown in the figure, the M6 ​​Gran Coupe gets an aggressive bodykit. This design is the same as the M6 Coupe Convertible.

BM M6 Gran Coupe will rival the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG and the Audi S7 Sportback, when it went on sale to the automotive market in the middle of next year.

Reinforced with a V8 engine models with power reaches 552 horsepower. Capacity 4.4-liter engine with twin-turbo. With this engine, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe able to achieve acceleration 0-100 km / h in 4.3 seconds.

M6 Gran Coupe Top speed is limited electronically to 155 mph (250 km / h). But with M Drivers Package, this coupe sedan capable of speeds reaching 190 mph or 305 km / h.

M6 Gran Coupe has a wheelbase 113 mm longer than the standard M6. Thus Gran Coupe has a wider rear cabin. Unlike the two-door car, the rear seat can be folded Gran Coupe to increase the space to 1265 liters.

Peugeot RCZ becomes most powerful car

London,  - RCZ's  most powerful car ever produced by Peugeot's got a design change in the lights and the front bumper. Version of the "facelift" is reinforced THP engine with cylinder capacity 1.600cc capable of exerting power 260 PS. French manufacturer bearing the lion's also offers a version with a diesel engine cylinder 2,000 cc-powered 164 PS maximum.

After receiving the interest is high enough when mejeng at Paris Motor Show 2012 ago, PSA-Peugeot RCZ Peugeot sportcar market finally "facelift" for the first time in Europe with the first goal and priced at 21,595 British pounds.

With a price tag of Peugeout RCZ that much, consumers get some of the standard features such as air-conditioning with two zones, USB, Bluetooth, rear camera, or even 18-inch alloy rims. But if you want more, there are other options with Alcantara leather in various corners of the cabin.

For the GT variant, more expensive 2400 pounds. This version is more well secured, because the more sporty steering wheel, leather wrapped gear lever, black carpet and ceiling with a special material, 19 inch rims and other trinkets.

Bugatti Super Veyron will be the fastest car in the world

Molsheim - The dimensions of  Bugatti Super Veyron be lower with yag more slippery shape to improve aerodynamics while still maintaining typical Veyron. The plan, the Bugatti Veyron Super will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.

Bugatti Super Veyron has become one of the fastest cars in the world. But, the Bugatti was not satisfied and was preparing a new variant, Super Veyron.

Bugatti  Super Veyron  will be the fastest car in the world. How not, Bugatti Veyron Super'll get a machine that has the power of 1600 horsepower. The plan, New Veyron will be available next year.

Hyper car is able to penetrate the top speed reaches 290 mph or 466 km / h. Super Veyron Acceleration from 0-100 km / h in just 1.8 seconds. This car is more insane than the Veyron Super Sport that has only 1,183 horsepower.

To be able to get a tremendous performance, increase engine power harsus Bugatti reach 1,600 horsepower and cut car weight by 250 pounds of weight that exist today.

"We are working on a super sports car," said chief engineer Bugatti, Jens Schulenburg, as reported Autoexpress.

"The big challenge is to reduce the weight of the car, and there is some amazing technology is embedded, such as the wheels are made of carbon fiber. We are also considering hybrid technology," said Jens,

The engine quad-turbo W16 or is equal to the current Veyron, but up 9.6 liter capacity to increase power. The addition of the electric motor can also help achieve the target power of 1600 bhp.