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1/3/13
Schumacher's helmet called by Schuberth SR1
MAGDEBURG - Schumacher's helmet called by Schuberth SR1. Regarding the price, Schuberth SR1 priced USD899. Helmets are offered in graphic design variants
Coming to the end of the German helmet manufacturer Schuberth launch protective headgear for sport bike riders. In developing this helmet named SR1, Schuberth took Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher.
Reported by autoevolution, Monday (12/24/2012) with the help of the German rider's helmet fullface perfora promising high in all situations.
Due to the targeted market segment is the beginning rider weight is presented not too heavy. It weighs only 1350 grams. There are two sizes, the larger size weighs 50 grams heavier.
This helmet has been certified DOT and ECE. Schuberth helmet claimed noise level is very low with good ventilation.
Reviving Matchless!
London, - Matchless has a sweet history since its foundation in 1899, to carve out a success story in racing. In 1938, Matchless and AJS became part of Associated Motorcycles (AMC). Both are producing models under their own brands.
In the troubled companies British motorcycles in the 1960s, Matchless engined 4-stroke engine two-step, replaced by Norton, ending a long history of independence. In 1967, Matchless with a single cylinder engine discontinued.
Remember the Matchless motorcycle? The British brand is now up again after decades of not producing. The brand will appear again thanks to Franco Malenotti, businessmen touring clothing BELSTAFF brand from Italy that have been bought, and quickly produce a new motorcycle in the near future.
Revitalization projects have been prepared from products developed from Matchless last, the G80, Silver Hawk and the Silver Arrow by adopting new technologies. In the early stages, are not produced on a large scale or limited. If exist anymore, the new will be in mass production.
Despite being owned by Italy, headquarters was not moved. Malenotti still want to retain the British icon. Development centers and offices to be built in London, and distributed marketing in the UK and Italy. As an entrepreneur apparel, Malenotti include special clothing with brand Matchless given to the second son, Emanuele and Michael.
the Guinness Book of World of Records' broken at the Charlotte Diesel Super Show
Charlotte, -After several exercises, Jesse was tried again in the event the Charlotte Diesel Super Show, at Z-Max Dragway, North Carolina, some time ago. He also managed to do stoppie in the speed 241.3 miles per hour! Imagine, to reach that speed just has to make the creeps, especially rolling with just the front tires. Edan.
On the same occasion, Jesse also registered himself as the holder of the world record doing stoppie with the longest distance, 402.42 meters. Consider the action stunt rider ever toured six cities in Indonesia from June to July and in the video.
Many people dedicate to register his name in the Guinness Book of World of Records, including a stunt rider Jesse Toler. He tried to get the achievement for almost nine years. And now, his name is listed as the person who managed to do a "stoppie" (rear tire lifting techniques) the fastest and the longest in the world.
1/2/13
37.5 percent of Aston Martin's shares're sold
London, - Senior Principal Investindustrial, Andrea Bonomi expect, this decision could strengthen by increasing the ranks of Aston Martin models and global marketing network. The agreement also makes Aston Martin have the capital to develop new products until 2018.
Aston Martin to sell 37.5 percent of its shares to Investindustrial, corporate investors from Italy worth 241 million U.S. dollars. With no new funds, the flagship brand of "James Bond" is ready to invest $ 1 billion (USD 9.6 billion) for new products and technologies.
The decision was approved by the owner of Aston Martin ruled Investment Dar of Kuwait. Earlier, the Italian firm competition from Mahindra & Mahindra, India.
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.
1/1/13
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.
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.
12/31/12
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.
12/30/12
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.
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