Diversified variant of BMW Motorrad to compete to HD

Munich,  - From the sketch, appears the figure of a motorcycle without a fairing, with antique models. Later, various fans and designers release a special birthday engineering models and spread through cyberspace. One of them uploaded on the site motorcyclistonline, with many possible models rolled into one. Below you could see diversified variant of BMW Motorrad.

President of BMW Motorrad, Stephan Schaller explained the plan at the EICMA Milan motorcycle with a distinctive style, will be born next year. The model was made ​​special trips nTo celebrate 90 years of BMW Motorrad.

"It's emotional style coupled with a breakthrough technology to create a new concept vehicle," he said!

Not to be outdone by Harley-Davidson, BMW Motorrad is also preparing tahunke 90th anniversary edition for next year. The model is used as a symbol of retro homage to the café racer.

Later models were distributed to some of the retro models but it's technology. His philosophy, given the history and the pursuit of technology. Indication that the model will be developed leading to a BMW R36, a motorcycle with the first boxer engine, BMW launched around the 1920s.

C-Max hybrid shares the stories of success

C-Max hybrid shares the stories  of success and Ford says that the C-Max hybrid carrying four models with average fuel consumption of 17 km / liter or more.

FOR sale in October and November, the all-new Ford C-Max hybrid successfully sold 8030 units making it the highest selling hybrid vehicle in the first two months.

Previously, this record achieved by the Toyota Camry Hybrid in June 2006 and which successfully exceeded 7300 units sold in the first two months of sales.

Ford also noted that sales of the C-Max to move up to three times faster than the result of a merger of the two first hybrid entry into the U.S. market is the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight, which was launched in 2000.

November was the best sales month for Ford's hybrid vehicles. Sales reached 7157 vehicles with the C-Max hybrid as a leader. Ford expects fourth-quarter sales will reach a new record since it is estimated more than half of Ford's hybrid sales going on at the time.

Pretty reasonable, considering the volume boost amid Ford models Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energy plug-in hybrid. In November, Ford launched the C-Max PHEV Energy. While the C-Max hybrid sold 4848 units in November, up 52% compared to the previous month.

According to research by Maritz to Ford, fuel efficiency is the main reason of the current new car buyers in choosing a vehicle.

Previous consumers hesitate to meilih hybrid vehicles, but research shows that 60% of potential customers considering purchasing a hybrid vehicle. It can be seen from these figures. According to Ford, the first time sales of electric vehicles scored nearly 4% of total industry sales in November.

Poland Fiat weakened

Warsaw, - Poland's economic growth plummeted, live 1.4 percent in the third quarter of this year. Unemployment in the country jumped to 12.9 percent until the end of November.

The impact of the economic crisis in Europe worsened. After Peugeot report will cut employment (FLE) with thousands of employees, Fiat now turn to do the same against the 1,500 workers at the plant Tychy, Poland. The factory's 5,600 workers idengan production capacity fell and did not reach the target of 350,000 this year.

Italian car manufacturer plans to reduce production to 300,000 units next year, or just half of the highest production reached 600,000 in 2009.

Fiat Panda move the production of the latest generation - the best-selling compact car in Europe from Tycy plant in south Poland - to Pomigliano, dekal Napoli Italy. Panda Production halted late December. Furthermore, the factory in Poland was just assemble the Fiat 500, Ford Ka and Lancia Ypsilon.

Fiat Auto Poland spokesman said the number of workers affected by layoffs will be announced after negotiations with the union. The target is mid-January 2013 was able to be delivered. Currently, Fiat Auto Poland noted as the largest car factory in Poland.

The announcement came out after the Polish fight with Europe's economic crisis four years ago. Since then, slowly but surely, production is declining.

very attractive sedan for global sales

Shanghai,  -Qoros sedan will be sold in China late 2013, followed by global sales in early 2014. In Geneva, Qoros will share space with two other concept cars. Further, six months ahead, it will appear two other sedan models.

From the sketch, looks very attractive sedan. But in the history, between the sketch and the reality is very different. Moreover, during this, China products doubt for NCAP safety test. Well, the challenge for Qoros!

Little by little Qoros uncover her veil. After last November appeared with teaser, today (06/11/2012) Chinese carmaker's new self-proclaimed shows sedan to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show next March. This model will compete in the segment (compact) or class Corolla Altis, Honda Civic and Ford Focus.
                                     
The design shown claimed "very European", directed by Gert Hildebrand involved MINI develop. The curve of the front and rear lines, taken from Audi and BMW. This is evident in the trapezoidal grille similar to Audi sedan. While inside, mounted MID with touch screen with a few buttons.

You needs new Chevrolet Camaro

 You needs new  Chevrolet Camaro. What do you mean? surely,  In the meantime, the Camaro to be produced in Ontario until the model ended production cycle to be replaced by the next generation of  Camaro will be available in the next few years.

GENERAL Motors announced that the Chevrolet Camaro is the new generation will be re-made in the United States, precisely at the Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan. Since its introduction in 2010, the current generation Camaro is assembled in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

GM says 'equity investment is lower and better production efficiency' is the main reason relocate assembly Camaro. Camaro is the only rear-wheel drive vehicle made ​​in Oshawa.

Buick Regal and the Cadillac XTS is currently manufactured in Canada and plan the upcoming Chevrolet Impala will also be made ​​there, joined the front-wheel vehicles in 2013.

Meanwhile, at the Lansing facility is currently producing two rear-wheel drive vehicles are the Cadillac ATS and CTS so it naturally fits with an equally Camaro rear wheel.

As a first approximation, Canada CAW Unions not happy with this announcement and the rumored protest. President of the CAW (Canadian Auto Workers Union) demanded GM Ken Lewenza to provide a replacement so that employees can continue to work without any reduction.

SUV trusted by Pope

Vatican, - Sport Utility Vehicle { SUV } was modified interior, especially in the dome lounge Pope wider than the previous model. Includes access into and out of the dome through the back door repaired so it is more convenient. When inside, the view was more extensive because of the size and the width of the window covered bulletproof glass. At the center of the body, there is a special emblem with embroidered whales exist in religious robes.

To align with the Pope, the car body is dikelir diamond white bandage. M-Class is offered to the market in several engine options, two of which are V6, 3.5 liter petrol and 3.0 liter diesel engine mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-Tronic. Excellent features available on this car, among others, Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Lane Departure Warning System, and adjustable-height air suspension.


Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche of Mercedes-Benz cars directly submit a special order of Pope Benedict XVI in the Vatican, Rome, Italy, last weekend. Vehicle dubbed the "Popemobile" is ready to take the Pope to appear in public, including visiting other countries.

Popemobile produced using the M-Class is designed specifically to create a dome for the pope to sit comfortably and greet people. This car was used Pope inaugural weekend (12/08/2012) at Rome, to celebrate the Catholic Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception (religious day Catholics).

"It is an honor for Mercedes-Benz to accompany Pope Benedict XVI on his way to meet with his people. This marks our long-term cooperation with the Vatican," commented Zetche interrupted delivery unit in Rome.

a group of beautiful grid girls

Wow, I stand in audiences' benches and I watch line up of a group of beautiful grid girls. It's lucky if we can take this moment in photos.

BMW 2 Series Coupé will come soon

London - BMW 2 Series will come soon to change BMW 1 Series Coupé. Even BMW Series 2 is predicted this time, will have a better performance than the 1 M Coupé. And the latest generation of BMW is expected to be successful this time as the BMW M135i, which raised the BMW M series.

However, development is still underway, before the new vehicle is actually introduced to the lover. Even BMW has not decided whether BMW 2 Series Coupe will adopt a front or rear wheel drive. Well more curious.

For the first time, BMW 2 Series Coupé appears to the public. Still with camouflage paint, prepare the car for the BMW 1 Series Coupé replace in 2014.

Reported by Autocar, Friday (12/21/2012) Series 2 take the base of the new BMW 1 Series, so similar to Series 1, Series 2 will have a roomy interior, with the front and rear width.

EcoBoost of Ford Escape always make problems

Detroit - Ford Escape is drawn is the model Ford models in 2013 (released to the market in 2012) with a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine capacity of 1600 cc. Cars are subject to recall it was a car that was marketed in the United States and Canada.

There are 65,000 Escape contained in more than 8,000 U.S. and Canadian Escape affected. Meanwhile, the Escape with the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter is not affected.

Besides Escape, Ford Fusion is also affected by the recall because it has the same engine. Fusion 15 000 in the United States and 800 in Canada Fusion will be withdrawn because of this problem.

Ford spokesman, Said Deep told the New York Times that the withdrawal was carried out Ford because of reports of 13 cars that caught fire although no injuries due to the incident.

Ford also explained that they were investigating the matter since last September and found that there was a leak in the engine. In addition, the engine was quickly overheating.

And in a note, this is not the first time the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine cars that have been known to have problems with leaking fluids and fire. In September, attracted about 6100 Ford Escape 2013 model year due to a coolant leak can cause a fire.

In July, Ford Escape 2013 models also had to be withdrawn because of problems with the brakes of the 8266 Ford Escape unit. Brakes on these cars could potentially not work optimally. Al yield potential for accidents is enlarged.

In the same month, 11 500 Ford Escape 2013 model year also pulled the same engine as a convenient fuel line leak. This incident makes Ford announced its first owner to not use their cars during the investigation takes place.


For the third time this year, Ford pulled back (recall) Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) of their flagship, Escape because of the defect. Now, Ford had to pull about 73,000 Ford Escape from circulation because of the risk of engine fire.

This step was taken after the previously suggested Ford Ford Escape owners to stop using their cars because of the problem.

Lamborghini Urus SUV Concept will be in 2017

MODENA -Lamborghini Urus's SUV body is only about 1996 pounds, thanks to the use of lightweight body molar. Lamborghini Urus Concept will use the engine capacity of 6.0 liter W12 used by Bentley. Or it uses a V8 engine with a capacity 4.000cc.

 The Italian supercar manufacturer, Lamborghini, yet will launch a production version of the SUV models, Lamborghini Urus Concept until 2017.

Lamborghini Urus is already displayed middle of this year, at the Beijing Motor Show 2012 event. Lamborghini Urus Concept is now back to the attention, after the principal states Lamborghini Urus will not launch until 2017.

"Mind is not our priority, and we are not going to produce until 2017. Honestly, Lamborghini Urus not need at this time. We're still trying to focus on the existing variants, "explains CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, as reported by Auto Express.

When it masuh production, Lamborghini Urus Concept will use the same platform with the Bentley EXP 9 F, Volkswagen Touareg, Porsche Cayenne or Audi Q7.

Migrate assembling process in North America

Detroit, -  Migrate assembling process in North America recently happen.   According to WardsAuto, light passenger car production in the next two years (2014) to 16.2 million units, up 123,000 units. increasing production in 2014 because many new models assembled  in the U.S., including for export.

Toyota, for example, Lexus is adding production capacity in the Georgetown, Kentucky plant and production in Blue Springs, Massachusetts. Volkswagen is currently increasing imports from the factory, in Puebla, Mexico.

 Economics United States (U.S.) began to recover from the crisis made ​​foreign cars producer return to superpower. A number of brands from Japan and Europe chose to assemble cars in North America than in their own country.

favourite White/White Pearl, followed by Black/Black Effect afterwards

Delaware, - White become the most popular in Russia, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Europe, North America and Mexico, controlled 23 percent of total global sales. The survey also found that the white, commonly used in commercial vehicles such as trucks, managed to equalize its position in the luxury category now.

Black still remain popular with a share of 21 percent of the total issued car color with top spot in China. Silver must be satisfied in third with a share of 18 percent and still be to color in India, Brazil and South America.

DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report reported that according to the survey, black and white color most preferred consumer when buying a car this year. Top black, followed by white and silver (silver) in third.

Black's  managed to shift the silver reflected as  increasing popularity in some Asia Pacific markets. They assess, black perceptions of high quality and luxury. "Silver dropped to third, because the population is reduced, especially in traditional markets such as Europe and some Asian countries," the report quoted Inautonews last weekend.

get depressed for boycott against Japanese automotive manufacturers

Beijing - get depressed for boycott against Japanese automotive manufacturers develop more.  Not only the injured Nissan, Toyota and Mazda also felt the impact. Toyota has decreased by about 22.1 percent in November. In the month that Toyota was only able to sell 63,800 units. And in November last year they could sell 81,800 cars.

Mazda car sales in November also thin. In November, December sales figures were only reached 12 187 units. That number is down nearly 30 percent over the same period.

Mazda as reported by Reuters expect car sales in the fourth quarter will drop to 40 percent.

As a result of the territorial dispute between Japan and China that led to the boycott of Japanese products in China, Nissan also stress. Nissan sales plummeted.

Any way they do to increase sales but to no avail.

Disputes between China and Japan stems from the seizure of a group of islands not  in the East China Sea that both countries claim. Japan bought control of the island that eventually led to the Chinese people angry and boycott Japanese products.

Riots also broke out in many cities in China with burned cars and damaged a Japanese brand dealerships that sell Japanese cars. As a result, Chinese people are afraid to buy Japanese cars because of worries that China will make other people angry.

Sales of Dongfeng Motors is a joint venture between Nissan and the Chinese company Dongfeng Motors Group in November only reached 45,000 units, down 25 percent from last year.

This is something that hurts considering the Chinese market is the largest automobile market in the world that continues to grow. Non-Japanese brands entirely enjoy increased sales while sales of Japanese brands continued to decline since a few months ago.

In November, the total sales of all Japanese brand cars in China even count plummeted by 38 percent to 98 900 units digit. This is the first time since 2009 where Japanese brands can not touch the figure of 100,000 units in monthly sales.

"The concern is actually the consumer mindset towards Japanese brands," said Hideki Kimata, senior vice president of sales and marketing division Dongfeng Nissan passenger vehicle, saying that to restore public confidence in China against the Japanese brand takes a long time.

To overcome the fear of the people of China to buy Japanese brand cars, Nissan reported by the Wall Street Journal, and even launched a safety assurance program whereby any costs arising from damage or injury as a result of the anti-Japanese movement will be paid by Dongfeng Nissan.

This was done because there are hundreds of vehicles Nissan Japan which were destroyed in recent months. The company also promised to replace the vehicle within seven days if any defect is found even though it recognized the quality will not be able to make Nissan targets sales of 1 million units this year.