12/14/12

Bruce Willis sells his collection, namely 1962 Cushman Eagle, Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster XLH 1972, Yamaha TW 1988, Yamaha XT 350 1991 Ducati 1000DS 2005


LOS ANGELES - Five motorcycles Bruce Willis is being auctioned, 1962 Cushman Eagle, Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster XLH 1972, Yamaha TW 1988, Yamaha XT 350 1991 Ducati 1000DS 2005.


Hollywood action movie lovers surely familiar with this name, Bruce Willis. Ya hotshot bald-headed actor is to enliven the automotive world by auctioning five large motors.

Bruce Willis is auctioning off his five motorcycles online. Willis will donate the auction proceeds is to support the Boot Campaign movement.

Boot Campaign is a non-profit organization based in Texas, USA. These groups give appreciation and support to veterans and wounded soldiers in the war. Boot Campaigne founded on a U.S. military base in Germany.

"I want this bike could be useful for members of the military who have served us. I am grateful to have found the Boot Campaign as a container that holds true heroes of this country. I hope they can do a lot of good for veterans," said the actor who played John McClane in the Die Hard sequel to this.

There are five motor auctioned Willis, where the first bike was auctioned since 6 December. The rest will be auctioned every month until August 2013.


new model of Mazda6 will go on sale in US


LOS ANGELES - Previously, the Mazda6 will be produced in Flat Rock, at the assembly plant JV, in collaboration with Ford. Now the new model of the Mazda6 will be produced directly in Japan. While the plant in Flat Rock will focus on assembling the new model Ford Mustang and Fusion.


With a presence in the United States 2014 Mazda6, Mazda became the first Japanese manufacturer, which sells diesel cars in the U.S..

2014 Mazda6's going to go on sale in January 2013. This sedan comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, offering 184 horsepower power and 185 pound-feet of torque.

In addition to the 2.5-liter engine, the Mazda6 will also be equipped with a diesel engine variants with a capacity of 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged diesel. The machine is claimed capable of spraying an abundance of power and torque.

"Midsize sedan segment is extremely difficult to penetrate. Tight competition and kill each other. With diesel engines, will memberkkan points for Mazda, "said Jim Sullivan, CEO of Mazda North America.


recall again!


GM said it will contact the owners of the vehicles in question to get a replacement steering wheel airbag coil at no charge. But it was not explained when the recall will be initiated.

MANUFACTURER General Motors (GM) conduct a recall of the Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic in the United States due to a problem on the driver's airbag system. The recall covers a total of 2949 vehicles.

According to the Road Traffic Safety United States (NHTSA), technical problems may cause the airbags did not inflate during a crash increasing the risk of injury to the driver.


12/13/12

2013 Mazda CX-9 crossover always runs smoothly


LOS ANGELES - 2013 Mazda CX-9 is still powered by a 3.7 liter V6. With this engine capable of producing a total output of 273 horsepower.


Mazda CX-9 2013 recently paved in the United States. Variant owned Mazda crossover was purchased at prices ranging from USD30.580 for most standard models with FWD (front wheel drive).

As reported Inautonews, this Japanese manufacturer Mazda CX-9 launched in the U.S. in 2013, with a change in style. The design is still the same as the CX-9 are present in the global market.

The most fundamental changes seen in the revised front grille, different fog lights, 20-inch wheels with size, position reflector taillights, new exhaust, and a few other small changes.

The standard version of the Mazda CX-9 is a Sport model, is equipped with a 5.8-inch screen, USB, Bluetooth, AUX, steering shaft skin layer, three-zone automatic air conditioning and alloy wheels and 18-inch sizes.

Furthermore, there are variants of the Mazda CX-9 Touring can be purchased with the official USD33.025 . Comes with leather upholstery, driver's seat with eight-way adjustment, automatic headlights, rear parking sensors, rear camera, navigation system, moonroof, keyless entry, and a sound system with 10 speakers sound system.


selling three Honda Jazz models in the United States from Mexico


TOKYO - The new plant in Mexico, will play a key role in the plan Ito lift sales in North America to 18 percent in the number of 2 million units in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.

Honda Motor Co. plans to design three variants of the compact (compact) Fit or Jazz, including a model sedan, the new Mexican factory. The plant itself is currently under construction.

Besides Honda Jazz sedan, two other variants are the standard hatchback model and the crossover-based models of the Fit models. The news was leaked by one of the executives of Honda as reported Autonews.

The plan, Honda will sell three Jazz models in the United States. Japanese manufacturers are seeing a shift in the U.S., where small cars now become an idol.

Honda manufacturing facilities in Mexico is scheduled to begin operating in 2014. The plant has an annual production capacity reached 200 thousand vehicles. 30 percent of the production will be sold in Mexico and the rest exported.

In October, Honda President Takanobu Ito said, most of the production in New Mexico plant will be sold in the United States. But Ito declined to give exact figures.

In 2011 and Honda only sold 36,209 vehicles in Mexico. This year, sales rose 53 percent to 42,933 units, up to October 2012. Honda aims to reach 60,000 units by the end of 2012.


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.