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12/13/12
latest generation of premium sedan's launched
TOKYO - latest generation of premium sedan's launched by Toyota. In his native country, and the Toyota Crown Royal Athlete removed at 3.53 million yen up to 5.36 million yen .
Taking advantage of the Christmas holiday, Japanese automobile giant Toyota Motor Corporation launched the latest generation premium sedan and the Toyota Crown Royal Athlete.
This new model comes fresher than its predecessor, because it changes not only on the exterior and interior have yet extended to the kitchen runway.
On the outside of the obvious changes made can be seen on the grille, bumper and headlights. While the interior gets a touch of wood accents and the addition of features Toyota's Multi-Touch Operation control unit.
In the sector of mechanical heart, Crown Royal 4gr armed with machine-FSE 2.5 liter V6 engine mated to an automatic transmission 6. Power is channeled through a system to drive rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and 4WD.
While the Crown Athlete is present in two engine options namely 4gr-FSE 2.5 liter with 6 speed transmission RWD and 4WD, as well as the 2gr-FSE 3.5 liter V6 8 speed transmission with drive wheels RWD.
Toyota Crown Royal and Athlete is offered in a hybrid version. However, this model will be produced in early 2013.
Crown Royal and Athlete hybrid carrying the 2AR-FSE 2.5 liter which can generate power of 178 hp at 6000 rpm with peak torque of 221 Nm at 4200-4800 rpm. Electric motor capable of producing 143 hp and torque of 300 Nm.
Reportedly, this model is no longer using lithium-ion battery Nickel-metal hydride batteries instead. As a result, the new engine has a fuel consumption record of 23.2 km per liter.
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster's supercar presented in LA Auto Show 2012
OS ANGELES - This supercar, Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, is getting features such as system Stop / Start system and cylinder deactivation. The plan, Lamborghini will start sending these variants to consumers March 2013 coming to the world.
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster show variants in the event Los Angeles Auto Show 2012. This is the Aventador Roadster debut in the United States.
Previously, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster was first launched in Europe a few months ago. Aventador Roadster also present in some Lamborghini important markets, including Australia.
Now turn to the United States the coming of the Italian supercar sweet, with his debut in the event the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012.
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster expected to go on sale in Uncle Sam in 2013. Unfortunately, the Aventador Roadster price details have not been announced officially.
As is well known, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster uses the same engine as the Coupe models, namely the type with a capacity of 6.5 liter V12. The machine is capable of producing power reaches 690 horsepower.
Engine coupled with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Lamborghini Aventador Roadster from 0 sampaii can run 100 km / h in 3 seconds (2.9 seconds for the Coupe models). Before reaching a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h).
12/12/12
Daniel Craig's driving license
New York - To get the driver's license for foreigners in the United States is quite tight. Prospective SIM holder, as Craig who is a citizen of UK, must pass a written test and attend courses. Road test will be carried out strictly.
Even in the film, Daniel Craig is very good at driving, who would have thought that the James Bond star's new turns driving a course to get a driving license (SIM) in the United States.
Daniel Craig as reported by the Telegraph, is currently taking a course of driving since the beginning of the year to get a driver's license to drive in New York, where he lives with his wife, Rachel Weisz.
In the course, Craig had to master various driving conditions, including on the course 'driving safely and responsibly. "
"No one gets the privilege, whoever you are," said Richard Fernandez, from the American Professional Driving School.
All Wheel Drive system of Toyota Prius looks perfect
TOKYO - All Wheel Drive system with this electric car speed can be increased up to 59 km / h. Toyota Prius 2013 only requires 3.1 liters of fuel for 100 km and emits exhaust emissions of only 70 g / km of CO2.
While the battery using nickel-metal hybrid. Additional details of 2015 Toyota Prius is still limited for now, and probably will be announced as new Prius is ready to be launched.
Toyota is trying to develop a variant of its flagship hybrid, the Prius. Japanese giant manufacturer intends to use the e-AWD all-wheel drive or on genarasi new Prius.
Later, All New Prius with whell drive will be ready to be given to the public in a few years.
Rumor current, new generation Toyota Prius with All Wheel Drive will use the name of the model 2015. That is, the car is ready for sale to the global automotive market in 2014.
New Prius with AWD will use a 1.8-liter engine, the electric motor is reduced in size, but still with great energy.
However, the most distinct is the change in e-AWD system. This system uses an electric motor that deliver power to the rear wheels, and then will be distributed to all wheels.
12/11/12
Austria's F1 will meet Red Bull nex Year
Austria, - earlier this week the FIA will announce the F1 organizers of Europe on 21 July 2013 by the French and Turkish candidates. Perhaps, Marko Austria seeks to be elected.
While the boss of Red Bull, Dietrich Mateschitz, had no comment when asked about the Austrian GP 2014 calendar entry. And, Austria has never hosted F1 26 times with the location of the track in Zeltweg in 1964 before moving to Osterreichring in 1970-1987 and the last at the A1 Ring in 1997-2003.
Red Bull plans to take F1 title to Austria next year. The spirit shown by upgrading Circuit Spielberg now renamed so Spielberg Ring and last held a racing pole in 2003.
Helmut Marko, Red Bull's motorsport advisor, admitted that he has been in touch with the FIA to ensure the opportunities. "We are aware of the FIA that there was Red Bull Ring Austria and was repaired appropriate license," said Marko.
Constraints for Red Bull circuit involves the capacity crowd that can only accommodate a maximum of 40,000. The amount is difficult to make a profit, but Marko said that the funds will come from the Government of Austria and Styria province. Then, the circuit has been built near the hotel and the highway to the city of Graz. "There should be no problem with accommodation."
Eterniti Artemis's fastest SUV in the world
London - the predicate Eterniti Artemis as the fastest SUV in the world is unlikely to last long. Because many manufacturers are preparing similar cars such as Bentley, Lamborghini and Maserati.
So far, the car model Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is only believed to bulldoze a variety of terrain. But the speed of business, this type of car including a slow car. However, assuming it would break when I saw this car.
This is a super-SUV named Artemis, produced by Eterniti Motors, a British car manufacturer.
The car was first shown at the Beijing Auto Show 2012, and immediately attracted the interest of many people because this is the first super-SUV in the world.
Eterniti Artemis combines the performance and luxury. Something that is rarely applied in a model like this.
The back seat is equipped heating and cooling. There are also iPad and a cooler of drinks for the needs of its passengers. Cold drinks can be enjoyed with a glass crystal is also prepared.
The interior has also been wrapped with the best leather rug from fleece. Meanwhile, carbon composite panels chosen for his body.
Eterniti says that Artemis has everything needed like a limousine that can bulldoze OnRoad street and offroad.
As for the engine, V8 engine that already comes equipped with twin-turbo. Capacity of 4.8 liter engine that can deliver power up to 600 bhp with peak torque of 750 Nm.
With the ability tersbeut Eterniti Artemis was able to accelerate from rest to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds and ran with topspeed 290 km / h.
But to bring this car to the garage, need funds to 210 thousand pounds, or $ 3.2 billion. It was still dependent innate features desired.
Bentley Falcon SUV or Ford Falcon? Which one is legal?
Bentley Falcon SUV is equipped with a dual turbo engine capacity of 4.0-liter engine mated to a hybrid technology normally found in variants Continental GTC and GTC and Fling Spur.
Ultra-luxury car manufacturer, Bentley plans to create a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) luxury that will they named Falcon. However, without waiting for a long time, a lawsuit against the Falcon name was already there.
Rejection is ready to put forward the name Falcon by Ford Australia. They claim that they use the name Falcon has long since. Ford Falcon itself had been since the 1960s in Australia.
"The name is already registered in the category of 'motor vehicle', so even though it's an SUV, it makes no difference (because it remains in the category of motor vehicles) here," said Ford Australia public affairs director Sinead Phipps quoted from Car Advice.
Bentley himself reportedly was going to use the name Falcon for their SUV that has the name EXP 9-F while still in draft form.
Falcon name was inspired from some jet fighter designed by the United States (U.S.), which is always taken from the name of a type of bird predators. As the Eagle or Hawk.
Names like that are also widely used by automotive manufacturers. Automotive manufacturers that use the name of a bird predator Datsun Bluebird, AMC Eaglet, Ford Falcon, and Pontiac Firebird.
It is the underlying Bentley chose the name Falcon. Since the SUV is targeted to medium and above, hence the name Falcon itself is suitable. Moreover reportedly rich people in America happy with the names of birds.
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K Velo City & K Velo Speed from Seoul
Seoul, - Peter Schreyer, the designer gets a special assignment and was quite good at. At K Velo City, cart mounted next character known KIA car style nose tiger (tiger nosed). To rim wear size 20 inches and has 11 gear acceleration. With a compact frame variant is suitable for use in urban areas. Medium K Velo Speed is featured on the order of lighter material.
This project dealt with seriously as an alternative transportation future that uses the engine and healthy. Currently the bike is only on sale in Korea with a price tag ranging from U.S. $ 1,100 or approximately USD 10.5 million. Want more information please visit the official website of KIA.
Long before the KIA automobile manufacture, in 1944, the Korean company began its efforts in the framework of provider and bicycle components. At that time the name Kyungsung Precision Industries. Currently, to honor the history of the KIA launched bikes K and K Velo Velo City Speed.
12/10/12
Ener-G-Force Concept goes to LA
LOS ANGELES - Mercedes-Benz is expected to start producing production version in 2015. Mercedes Ener-G-Force will be available in two versions, namely the civilian version and a version of the military or police.
"Ener-G-Force is the development i of an off-road vehicle, with reflecting adventure. Models use genes from the iconic off-road Mercedes-Benz, the G model," said Director of Design Mercedes-Benz, Gorden Wagener.
Mercedes-Benz explained, Ener-G-Force Concept has the ability to store water in the tank on the roof, before being transferred to the hydro-tech converters. The water will be used as a source of hydrogen energy technologies.
Maximum range that can be achieved by the power to penetrate a distance of about 800 km (500 miles). More details about the Mercedes-Benz details Ener-G-Force will be announced on 28 November in the event the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012.
A new model presented by Mercedes-Benz with the name of Ener-G-Force Concept. Varian giant SUV will be displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012.
German manufacturer explains, Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Concept was actually developed for LA Auto Show Design Challenge.
Despite burly and large, Ener-G-Force is claimed environmentally friendly, and able to use alternative energy sources. Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Concept was actually designed as a G-Class in the future.
Aventador Roadster supercar still uses the same engine
LOS ANGELES - Lamborghini Aventador Roadster still uses the same engine as its predecessor, the V12 unit with a capacity of 6.5 liters. This machine is capable of producing 690 horsepower power.
The engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission, which is capable of carrying the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just three seconds. While the maximum speed that can be achieved 350 km / h.
The Italian super car manufacturer, Lambroghini, announced the sale price for the all-new Aventador Roadster variant in the United States.
The supercar will be priced at USD445.300. This brand-new Lamborghini Aventador Roadster was recently officially launched in the superpower.
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster original price is actually USD441.600. However, with the addition of tax amounting to USD3.700, the selling price is increased to USD445.300.
special ABS for Aprilia RSV4 R
MILAN - Like the Factory version, the Aprilia RSV4 R also has a Performance Ride Control (APRC) with traction control, wheelie control, launch control and quick shift.
At the Intermot event last October, announced a number of changes for the Aprilia RSV4. As a result, these sport bikes have more power, plus ABS (anti-lock brakes), and a number of other changes. This time, the Aprilia RSV4 R is again displayed at EICMA 2012, Milan.
Motorcycle production version was developed from the mounts Max Biaggi in the arena of Superbike World Championship, the Aprilia RSV4 R comes with (black) and the RSV4 Factory (fancy colors).
RSV4 R engine was upgraded, also with air vents in the fairing. Combined with a redesigned exhaust system. Motor output is claimed to increase to 181.5 horsepower and 86.3 ft-lb of torque, compared with the previous model year only amounted to 177 hp and torque of 84.8 ft-lb.
Another important update is the addition of Bosch 9MP ABS with three levels of calibration. Level 1 (Track) optimizing ABS for high speed. Level 2 (Street) to drive on the street that can adjust the speed by braking. Level 3 (Rain) is designed for slippery surfaces. ABS brakes can also be disabled.
Level the ABS brakes can be combined with three different modes of driving on the RSV4 engine, the Track, Sport and Road. This combination enables the rider to get driving style according to their skill level.
12/9/12
Bimota's DB11 VLX 2013's amazing italian superbikes
Milan, - Other specifications, using Ohlin suspension for the front and back. While the reduction of the rate of use Brembo Monoblock. Exhaust made by the Athens design is the work of Bimota.
Bimota, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, again show its presence in the sportbike world by generating DB11 VLX 2013 at EICMA 2012, which is being held in Milan, Italy. It looks almost similar to the DB9 brivido who was present at a similar event last year. The difference, this time using the additional induction of the supercharger.
Similar machines with the Ducati Testastretta V model with a slope angle 11 degrees and implanted dual-screw supercharger Sprintex that has been modified by the technicians. This addition makes 28PS power increase so 188 PS with 142 Nm of torque than its predecessor DB11.
The resurrection of Toyota Supra's revealed
In related news The Detroit Bureau reports that the Toyota Supra will be jointly developed with Tesla. The two companies already have a relationship that led to the birth of the model Toyota RAV4 EV (electric power).
But it seems too early to speculate if they will work for the successor to the Supra, especially between BMW and Toyota have announced plans to cooperate in the development of a new sports car.
Gossip resurrection of Toyota Supra has been rolling for years, and chief engineer Tetsuya Tada GT 86 has confirmed that Toyota President Akio Toyoda had asked him to 'make Supra successor as soon as possible'.
To Asia One, Tada said that the company has approved two new sports car will be positioned above and below the GT 86. For this case Tada has confirmed one of them will be the next Supra, but the other is still a mystery.
Speculation states that the other models that are likely to be the successor of the models Toyota MR-2.
Until now there is no set schedule, but Tada said the 86 GT takes five years in development, so at least it takes the same time to the other models. To be sure, Supra successor will be a top priority.
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