12/29/12

price releases of F12 Berlinetta


LONDON - F12 Berlinetta powered by a V12 engine capacity of 6262 cc, which produces a total output of 730 HP and a torque of 690 Nm (509 lb-ft). With this engine the car is able to record acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.1 seconds.


Ferrari has finally released the price determination for an all-new variant of  F12 Berlinetta in England. The supercar will be priced at 239,317 pounds in the land of the United Kingdom.

New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta since the beginning of the year has actually been introduced to the public, including the UK. Berlinetta also often present exhibitionist in international automobile exhibition.

Now the latest in the lineup of supercars Ferrari has enjoyed UK consumers. Prospective buyers must pay Pounds 239 317 if you want to bring home the F12 Berlinetta.

According to the car manufacturer based in Italy, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta will get options like carbon fiber racing seats plus the price of 4839 Pounds, carbon fiber license plate holder or carpet Alcantara. Everything is offered at different prices.

F12 Berlinetta Ferrari 599 GTB is the successor variant. Legal status Berlinetta cars used on public roads the fastest ever produced manufacturer from Maranello.


Crown Royal and Athlete's Toyota facelift to celebrate Christmas


Toyota City,  -  In Japan, the car of  Crown Royal and Athlete sold from 3.53 million yen to 5.36 million yen.

When people are busy preparing for Christmas celebrations, Toyota Motor Corporation, Crown facelift just launched in two variants, the Crown Royal and Athlete.

Crown Royal's face changed, now enlarged grille to the front bumper. More slanted headlights make an elegant and sporty. While the Crown Athlete much more aggressive with trapezoidal grille like a pile of bumpers and similar to the Lexus.

Toyota claimed to not only update the look out luxury sedan, also offal, including, 2.5-liter hybrid engine. Variants using conventional 2.5-liter engine, 4 cylinder in line with D-4S4 technology produces power PS@6.000 178 rpm and torque 221 rpm Nm@4.800 setra with engine capacity of 3.0 liters.

Machines with 2AR-FSE code is claimed, the fuel consumption 23.2 kpl by JC08 test method. For  the type of hybrid, use nickel-metal hydriade (NiMH (powered 143 PS and 300 Nm of torque.

Toyota claimed, the 14th generation Crown combines qualified personnel yet fuel efficient, solid suspension plus new technology, namely Toyota Multi-Touch Operation on the dash that can operate various features melaluisatu button. Also offered with a 3.5-liter version.


12/28/12

Lionel Richie's Christmas Charity make him unforgetable


Montgomery, -  Lionel Richie's Christmas Charity make him unforgetable.  Lionel ever gig  in 2006, when his point, saying cynically seen by a salesperson. "He (the clerk) said, 'Son, do you have proof?'. I then asked her boss to call Bank of America in Los Angeles. He was shocked and immediately change the call girl, is hosting Richie," said Richie.

Besides pampering, Richie did not forget charity this Christmas. Together with Scottish charity, Cash for Kids, helping to raise funds for poor children in the country. Lionel also received special acknowledgment from peers, Shania Twain and Michael Buble as it helps in their early careers.



Lionel Richie, the singer of the song "Hello", has a unique story before Christmas this year. He bought seven Mercedes-Benz for himself as a Christmas gift. The story, Nicole's father bought himself seven Rihcie the premium car at a dealership in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. Currently, dealer, salesperson did not recognize Lionel dealer, even just take jokes.

"I decided to buy myself one or two Mercedes. Taking genie with blue and T-shirts, I went to the dealer, bought seven Mercedes will explain," said Lionel, told the New York Post quoted Inautonews (12/25/2012).




Volkswagen Snowareg's Winter energy of Santa Claus



Energy of Volkswagen Snowareg is supplied by a diesel engine TDI 4.2 liter V8 capable of producing 340 hp with a torque of 800 Nm. Like the standard version, this vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h within 5.8 seconds with a fuel consumption average of 11 km / liter with CO2 emission 239 g / km.

Volkswagen  Snowareg is perfect for Santa Claus living at the North Pole. The vehicle is equipped with chain wheels as a powerful tank in the field of snow and ice.

This vehicle was originally built in 2011 for Volkswagen Sweden. Snowareg a winter vehicle is made from a base Touareg. Wheels replaced with a chain drive system as special as the tank is working properly in all field conditions.




2013 Ford Fussion get Green Car of the Year


LOS ANGELES - In 2011 then this title of  Green Car of the Year  achieved by Honda Civic Natural Gas. Whereas in the previous year was achieved by the Chevrolet Volt. Determination of winners were selected by a jury of automotive experts in the field, including the director of the Sierra Club, Jacques Cousteau, and Jay Leno. This year, it turn to 2013 Ford Fussion

2013 Ford Fusion named by Green Car of the Year 2012. Fusion chosen as the most environmentally friendly cars in the arena of LA Auto Show.


Green Car Journal chose some cars that are considered to have the lowest carbon dioxide emission levels, low exhaust and had the use of fuel-efficient.

Ford Fusion is priced starting from USD21.700. Title of Green Car of the Year 2012 also confirms the use of high technology adopted Fusion.

Ford Fusion 2013 comes with several engine variants such as hybrid engines, machines and machine beinsin plug-in hybrid or the so-called "Energy."

Ford Fusion set aside a couple of other big names such as the Ford C-MAX, Toyota Prius C, Dodge Dart Aero as well as the Mazda CX-5 with SKYACTIV technology.

"This is a good achievement for Ford. We were able to be a leader as a vehicle that has a fuel efficiency, "said David Mondragon, Ford General Marketing Manager.


Due to crisis still goes on, Volvo decreases capacity


Torslanda - He admitted Volvo sales continue to show a positive trend in recent years, but the market demand continues to weaken due to the European crisis.


"We see the demand continued to decline in December, and until now there has been also increased. Therefore there needs to be adjustments to production capacity if needed," he said some time ago.

For whatever reason, the European car manufacturer Volvo suddenly reduce the amount of car production. Volvo factories in Torslanda (Sweden) and Ghent (Belgium) will be reduced capacity by December. Shift workers will be reduced.

In Torslanda plant, as reported by autoevolution, workers will get an extra day off for 3 days before the Christmas holiday.

While at the Ghent plant, there are two additional holidays.

Previous Volvo has announced that they will reduce production capacity at the plant Torslanda to 45 cars per hour. Volvo To measure this number very low.

The plant produces cars like the XC90, S80, V70, XC70 and V60.

While the Volvo plant in Ghent producing cars like the S60, XC60, C30 and V40.

"We have indicated that we need to be flexible to address the current market situation., And that we will implement in our system if needed," said Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at Volvo Cars Lars Wrebo.


How much of units sold by Lexus Hybrid?

How much of units sold by Lexus Hybrid? Than half a million units of the Lexus hybrid, Europe recorded a rate as much as 126,000 units, while in the UK sold 32,700 units. In the State of Prince Charles, the most popular Lexus RX SUV is the model followed by the CT200h hatchback models.



LEXUS reached an important milestone in its history for the hybrid vehicle sales. Since he entered the world of hybrid in 2005, Lexus has exceeded half a million units. Precisely vehicles equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive system has been sold up to 506,000 units.

Figures as much as it represents 25% of all sales of Lexus vehicles. Toyota's luxury brand has a fairly full hybrid variant. This is the reason why the sales of hybrid vehicles increases from year to year.

In 2005, they sold as many as 26,000 hybrid cars worldwide. However, with increasing hybrid models they have, its sales increased to 113,000 units in November 2012.











































































































































12/27/12

What team will be joined next year?




In the ranks of 'TBA' was among them were Nico Hulkenberg and Esteban Gutierrez has been confirmed by Sauber, Charles Pic cross from Marussia to Caterham, while Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne will stay with Toro Rosso.

Entry list for the 2013 season have been released as the official authority FIA F1. It contains 11 teams, a list that does not include the HRT team.


Entry List for F1 2013
1 Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull
2 Mark Webber, Red Bull
3 Fernando Alonso, Ferrari
4 Felipe Massa, Ferrari
5 Jenson Button, McLaren
6 Sergio Perez, McLaren
7 Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus
8 TBA, Lotus
9 Nico Rosberg, Mercedes
10 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
11 TBA, Sauber
12 TBA, Sauber
14 TBA, Force India
15 TBA, Force India
16 Pastor Maldonado, Williams
17 Valtteri Bottas, Williams
18 TBA, Toro Rosso
19 TBA, Toro Rosso
20 TBA, Caterham
21 TBA, Caterham
22 TBA, Marussia
23 TBA, Marussia


Last month Thesan Capital as the owner of HRT have announced that they are seeking a new owner for the team that began to plunge into F1 in the 2010 season - with the name of Hispania Racing - the.

After that Thesan Capital reportedly already made ​​a number of discussions with interested parties. But it seems there is no agreement materialized until the FIA released the entry list for next season.

In addition to the absence of HRT, there was no significant surprises in the entry list. There are a number of 'TBA' in the list, even though the teams concerned generally have mengumumumkan pebalapnya list. F1's official website mentions that the TBA is believed to be just as rider-rider car number has not been finalized.




The end of Citroen C6 come



PARIS -  It's unevitable for the end of Citroen C6 and Why will it happen?

Citroen C6 V6 petrol engine strengthened capacity of 3.0 liter and 2.7 liter diesel V6. In 2006, C6 gets new ammunition in the presence of 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine. But in 2009, a 2.7 liter V6 diesel engines up to 3.0 liter class.

French automaker Citroen decided to end the production of a premium sedan C6 after an eight-year career. It was quiet the background model vehicle enthusiasts.

Reported caradvice, this model has not had a refresher since it was first launched in 2005. Throughout 2012, the C6 sedan sold 556 units sebanayak in mainland Europe.

To note, the Citroen C5 is the next generation of Citroen Xm produced between 1989 and 2000. Sedan is made to match the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.


2014 Subaru Forester's still similar to previous generation


LOS ANGELES - 2014 Subaru Forester is financed four-cylinder boxer engine with a capacity of 2.5 liters. Machines capable of producing a total output of 170 horsepower and peak torque of 174 lb-ft. Engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission and CVT models Lineatronic.


Besides this 2014 Subaru Forester is available with a 2.0-liter boxer engine turbocharged. This engine produces 250 horsepower and peak torque of 258 lb-ft. Engine combined with a high torque six-speed CVT and manual eight-speed mode.

The latest generation of Subaru Forester show up in the event the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012. Subaru gives many new touches to this 2014 Forester.

Physically, the new Forester is not much different from previous generations. However, Japanese manufacturers are seen more focus on features that carried this brand-new Forester.

Subaru Forester 2014 given changes to the suspension for better vehicle control and a level of comfort. The lowest point reached 8.7 inches with asphalt, not too high for the size of SUVs.

Features in the interior such as the Harmon Kardon audio system, rear camera for parking assistance, navigation via satellite, an integrated infotainment system with a smartphone and many more.


12/26/12

cancelling AutoRAI



In 2009, organizers of the exhibition have even cut costs by 70 percent so that the show can still be held but no financial burden cars, especially European car companies, the middle of a crisis. Even so, the committee was reluctant to reduce the scale of the exhibition.


"As a result of the economic situation, importers and suppliers in the automotive industry is under enormous pressure," said Olaf de Bruijn, director AutoRAI.

This year, the event was visited by 270,000 people registered visitors. Meanwhile, the cost to attend the car show itself ranges between 100000-1000000 euro and next year AutoRAI scheduled to be held on 3 April to 14 April.


The financial crisis that hit Europe has not fully recovered. This crisis touches many areas including automotive. Even the exhibition Amsterdam Motor Show which will be held next year to be canceled due to the crisis.

Amsterdam International Motor Show or commonly called AutoRAI by real local people is a regular event held. However, due to the lack of interest of car manufacturers due to declining auto sales because of the crisis makes this show had to be canceled for the next calendar year.

The project manager for this exhibition, Joost 't Hooft, told Automotive News Europe that many car companies are not willing to commit to participating in this event during the current economic climate is still like this.

"We regret that we had to disappoint fans of the car in the Netherlands. We know that many people who look forward to AutoRAI. For the future we hope to modify the structure of the show," said Hooft.

Hooft further explained that the economic crisis that hit the world since 2008 has actually been tried anticipated by the committee.


Honda SE Paint's new paint technology

Honda SE Paint's  new paint technology and it's helpful for Honda to make the production more efficient and effective.

Honda also introduced a new system of painting robots. The surplus could trim painting on the efficiency of the car assembly process. No half-hearted, the amount of paint used can save 40 percent. Means also save energy and reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.

Honda Motor Company Limited introduced a new paint technology called "Smart Honda Ecological Paint (Honda SE Paint)". This technology makes the painting process becomes more efficient and lasts more quickly and certainly enhance productivity. This painting process will be used for the first time at the Honda plant in Yorii, Saitama began in July 2013.

In the normal process, all units must go through four stages of the painting before assembled into one unit. But with new technology, into three. Because the new material than can be used as a base car, as well as to the last layer exterior.





two Batman models' sold together


RM auction house estimated the two models sold together can pan for about U.S. $ 125-175

ABOUT four years, we will be entering the 50th year celebration of the 1966 Batman TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward as Robin. But equally interesting is the figure of the Batmobile and Batcycle vehicle.

Batmobile made from the original 1966 Lincoln Futura Concept base 1954 which is still owned by its creator George Barris. But over the years, a lot of fans who have replica futuristic car in his day was as shown in the picture.

Batman car replica will be auctioned along with one original Batman motorcycle RM auction titled 'The John Staluppi Collection' on December 1, 2012. Batman car replica was made using a chassis with Chevrolet V8 engine with the odometer showing the distance of about 30,410 km.

The seller says that the car is in outstanding condition, both mechanical and cosmetic. Overall still be operated and functioning according to expectations and estimates.

As a bonus, the car is a replica of Batman has bubuhan signature of the cast such as Adam West 1966 Batman, Burt Ward, Lee Merriweather, and Julie Newmar.

If Batmobil this one was just a clone, then Batcycle made from the base of Yamaha motorcycles being auctioned is a vehicle that really come into play in the television series.

Initially, Batman motorcycles using Harley-Davidson 1965, but it only takes place in the first episode. In the same year, the motor was replaced with a new one using a Yamaha Catalina 250.

These motors are made in-house modification Kustomotive by Dan Dempski, while the design is produced by Tom Daniel, while the construction was done by Dan and Korky Korkes.

At the odometer shows mileage 13,275 miles, and according to the seller, the motor is fully maintained in its original condition, including side car (sidecar) a removable plug.