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12/16/12
a sports coupe GT 86 in improved power and performance
TOKYO -Tetsuya Tada hesitate when installing a turbo or supercharged GT 86 without sacrificing handling. Finally. Hybrid engine option is the best solution. Vendor to like Bridgestone and Dunlop tires is also producing a new tire specifically for the GT 86.
In order to improve the power and performance of a sports coupe GT 86, Toyota is developing a fusion system gasoline-electric or hybrid commonly called.
Toyota 86 hybrid development process was already in the process of testing in Japan. Hybrid engine options were considered to improve the performance of 86 become stronger.
Another option is to think about Toyota capacity 2.0-liter Boxer engine is to add a turbo or supercharger on the engine.
"My biggest request is to have a turbo engine. But I am still unsure of the increased power and torque," says chief engineer Tetsuya Tada Toyota GT 86, as reported by Autoexpress.
Adding extra power will affect the weight of the car and also affect the selling price. Toyota to introduce two more variants of sport will be positioned above and below the GT 86 both on price and engine power.
Schumacher's still agile to take motorcycles
Le Castellet, - Schumacher also threw kudos to the rider who joined the event. World
champion pole position seven times and was declared retired for the
second time from F1 was proud to race with them. "I can not explain it,
how much I enjoyed this experience, on the track with talented people,"
he said.
Stars and Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher still has the guts speeding on a motorcycle. Some time ago an invitation ride promotions Honda World Superbike Championship devour. And lastly, the invitation came again, this time asking down the track using the Ducati Panigale 1199.
This event was initiated by Monster Energy and Mercedes-Benz in a "track day" at the circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. Joining with Schumacher on the track, there is a motorcycle racer who has retired Randy Mamola, TT rider John McGuinness, Moto2 rider Pol Espargaro and musician Keith Flint of the Prodigy Group is also a motor cross rider.
At the special test circuit is 5.8 km with 14 turn, Schumacher looked fast, even though the rider "real" other rather hold the pace to hold together in a group. Occasionally they show off speed, or showed attraction techniques wheelie (lifting the front wheel) for a few seconds.
"Down the track with Michael quite remarkable. What he achieved in four-wheel racing making him the 'Godfather' in the world of motorsport. I had no idea, he's fast! An honor to spend time with him on the track, "said McGuinness, winner of the race 11 times Isle of Man TT on occasion ride Honda CBR 1000RR.
Stars and Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher still has the guts speeding on a motorcycle. Some time ago an invitation ride promotions Honda World Superbike Championship devour. And lastly, the invitation came again, this time asking down the track using the Ducati Panigale 1199.
This event was initiated by Monster Energy and Mercedes-Benz in a "track day" at the circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. Joining with Schumacher on the track, there is a motorcycle racer who has retired Randy Mamola, TT rider John McGuinness, Moto2 rider Pol Espargaro and musician Keith Flint of the Prodigy Group is also a motor cross rider.
At the special test circuit is 5.8 km with 14 turn, Schumacher looked fast, even though the rider "real" other rather hold the pace to hold together in a group. Occasionally they show off speed, or showed attraction techniques wheelie (lifting the front wheel) for a few seconds.
"Down the track with Michael quite remarkable. What he achieved in four-wheel racing making him the 'Godfather' in the world of motorsport. I had no idea, he's fast! An honor to spend time with him on the track, "said McGuinness, winner of the race 11 times Isle of Man TT on occasion ride Honda CBR 1000RR.
two twin Korean's glamor pit girls
two twin Korean's glamor pit girls I would appeal their beauty. Being intoxicated by her beauty which made me drunk for unbelievably charming.
12/15/12
Ford ecosport 7-passenger's ready to conquer highway
Dearborn, - This SUV, is still using the same wheelbase, but the rear C pillar will be extended to accommodate two additional passengers. Added, the possibility of this new variant will use a 1.5-liter petrol engine petrol, 1.5-liter diesel and 1.0-liter Ecoboost.
Ford reported by media on-line automotive Brazil is preparing ecosport 7-passenger, 5-assist passengers earlier variants.
Ford reported by media on-line automotive Brazil is preparing ecosport 7-passenger, 5-assist passengers earlier variants.
Mercy Taxis're easy to find out in Gaza
Gaza City - Traffic and transportation in the city of Gaza withdrawal in general. So is the life of his city, Gaza, no-rudah Israeli missile attack, just one peaceful town on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
modes of transportation in a country is always interesting to note. No exception during a visit to Gaza. There are interesting from the edge of the city's public transportation the Mediterranean Sea, especially the cab.
Taxi is one of the public transportation in Gaza. Well, the car is used as a taxi in Gaza generally is a Mercedes-Benz or Mercedes.
Not just the usual Mercy, but Mercy Limousine. It's not the latest, but the old Mercy commonly known as the Mercy Tiger.
From observation, Mercy taxis are easily found on the streets of Gaza, as seen on the street Solahuddin Al Ayyubi, which is the main street in Gaza, Friday (29/11/2012).
Taxis are usually yellow. There is a four-door models, but there is also a six doors. For a four-door, long stays longer than a four-door normally. Yes, the cars used as taxis Mercy Tiger is the type of limousine.
Most of the taxis were not metered. Passengers who want to use taxi services should negotiate the price with the driver. But unfortunately, because of the tight schedule, the AFP did not have time to try a taxi Mercy in Gaza.
In addition to using taxis, public transport is the bus the other in Gaza. Buses in the Gaza's less maintenanced bus. Public bus in Gaza generally a old bus that looked less manicured.
As for the private four-wheeled vehicles, cars from South Korean manufacturers could easily be seen milling about in the streets of Gaza. There are also cars from Japanese manufacturers, and Europe, but not as much as a car manufacturer country of origin Ginseng.
The people of Gaza are also many migrated using two-wheeled vehicles. As in Egypt, when riding a motorcycle, Gazans no one wore helmets.
There are also trains Gazans who use donkeys to transport. Mule train consisted of a donkey tied to a chariot-like cart. Trains generally used donkeys to carry the merchandise, but some are using it as a means of family transport.
Honda CBR600RR gets through a long process
TOKYO - Honda CBR600RR Development can be reached through a long process. The same approach is applied to the new Honda RC213V racing bike in order to get the analysis by changing the air flow and engine design.
Honda CBR600RR design a new sports variant with systematic precision. As a result, motor sport has similarities to motor racing in MotoGP Honda RC212V.
The design is carried Honda CBR600RR race has the same aerodynamic system with the Honda RC212V. Dent of the riding position and is adapted to the CBR600RR fairing mounts Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner in MotoGP.
Honda CBR600RR with design and engineering experience gained from the RC212V in MotoGP racing program. Aerodynamic system made for new CBR600RR, which showed a decrease of 6.5 percent compared to the previous model.
The process of development and testing in designing bodywork CBR600RR, including the analysis of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). This is to improve airflow around the fairing at high speed.
This design led to advances that reduce aerodynamic drag. The pressure on some parts become lighter. As a result, more agile handling and improved wind deflection to increase rider comfort.
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.
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