1/6/13

significant annual sales increase of cars


Detroit, -significant annual sales increase of cars in US.  Polk Auto Research Institute researcher estimates, sales this year rose again to 15.3 million units. It can happen because of the emergence of 43 new models, doubling from a year earlier.

 Car sales in the United States in 2012 rose 9 percent last thanks to Toyota and Honda. As a result, total sales in 2012 reached 14.5 million units, up 13 percent compared with the previous year (2011).

Last year, U.S. residents can still enjoy the incentive to buy a new car. Economic conditions also improved with an indication, the number of unemployed decreased. Banks also soften requirements and provide low interest.

"Sales of passenger cars continued to shine," said Jeff Schuster, senior vice president of forcasting LMC Automotive, a research institute in Detroit.

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Japanese car sales last year rose 27 percent are Toyota, Honda 24 percent last year, 10 percent of Nissan and Infiniti. Volkswagen acquired the highest growth, 35 percent. While the original brand of the United States, Chrysler up 21 percent (2012), GM 3.7 percent and 5 percent.

According to GM, sales growth is obtained from all brands. For that, the next 18 months, GM launched 70 percent of the model that has been marketed in order to grow sales even higher.

Head of GM's sales in North America, Mark Reuss added to the front no longer a strategy to boost sales with discounts, especially on the new model. "Give us 18 months, you will see all our latest portfolio," beber Reuss.

Meanwhile, Ford said that while every citizen spouse earn 450,000 dollars and 400,000 dollars per year greater taxable, assessed no effect on car sales. Economic Analyst, Ellen Hughes-Cromwick said only 2 percent of new car buyers are taxed taambahan.




Very Old cars come to biggest contributor of pollution



In a proposal to the city council on Monday, the mayor would ban the use of cars or very old cars older than 17 years and trucks or buses that are over 18 years old in September 2014.


Delanoe also banned very old cars or motorcycles made ​​before 2004 and called it the biggest contributor to pollution and noise.

Vintage vehicle ban will take effect in the A86 highway that surrounds the capital city of France. Old Vespa and motorcycles also includes the taxable ban, as quoted inautonews.

The proposal is part of a comprehensive plan to reduce emissions by 30 percent by 2015. If it fails, the EU will be fined 100 million euros in France.


The nightmare will come to the vehicle owners the past (old school) in the French capital. Mayor of Paris plans to ban classic cars, motorcycles and old trucks' in the city in 2014.

Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe Socialist party said the move was very important to reduce pollution. The rival described him as "anti-social, anti-sub-urban and anti-motorist".


Marc Marquez's given by helpful advice unveiled by senior


Italy, -Helpful advice for Marc Marquez. In the course of a career in moto2, Marc has actually been able to steal the world title in 2011 if it is not an accident. At that time, he was competing with Stefan Bradl tight in the last three rounds. Marc chances dashed when an accident during the race at Phillip Island, Australia followed by official practice at Sepang, Malaysia.

The accident made ​​him to be absent in the last two races. Without Marc, Bradl won the crown a champion and he took the class to MotoGP with LCR Honda team.

"Marc impress everyone. I hope he can be guided in the right way. Because, to win immediately is very difficult and takes time," said Agostini told Gazzetta dello Sport estimating Marc can not have it all this year.


 Former MotoGP world champion Giacomo Agostini moto2 appealed to world champion Marc Marquez, prospective MotoGP rider this season, so do not be ambitious to pursue victory first. The message, Marc had to "bury" first racing style that transcends his ability and should go first in the life of a rider in the top class.

Advice given Agostini that a 19 year old Spaniard was able to resist temptation or emotion to things exaggerated. More importantly, Marc can menapakkan career smoothly.


Alicia Keys celebrates Christmas Day with Karma


NEW YORK - To note, the Fisker Karma hybrid car is powered by two different engines, one that is able to electrically drive the car as far as 50 miles, and the other engines, turbocharged 2.0L VVT DI Ecotec LNF.

Fisker calls the above with the name of Q-Drive. Alloy is also capable of generating power up to 408 hp and torque of 1300 Nm.

There are two ways to operate Karma, which uses mode "sport" that can reach speeds of 201 kph and accelerates from 0-100 km / h for 5.8 seconds.

The second mode, "Stealth". If drivers choose this mode, the electric motors that work only just. The maximum speed that can be achieved, 152 kph.

This is the second car to Alicia, formerly Beatz gives his beloved wife a Lotus car. The car has been used around New York.

On Christmas Day had passed some time ago, R & B singer Alicia Keys got a special gift from her husband Swiss Beatz. Gifts in the form of an electric car Fisker Karma berkelir white.

To be seen as a special gift, the husband put a red ribbon in the middle of the hood. It appears in the photo, the singer with the full name Alicia Augello Cook was so expressive when sitting behind the steering wheel while holding the child.

Karma given the husband was not completely standard, there are some parts that have changed. As in the grille that has been painted white to harmonize with the body's Karma. In addition, standard alloy wheels replaced with larger Forgiato alerts the tires wrapped a thin profile.



MV Agusta 800 Rivale gets biggest concerns



Milan - MV Agusta 800 Rivale recently introduced by MV Agusta won the biggest concerns than 15,000 visitors of the world's largest motorcycle exhibition EICMA held in the city of Milan, Italy.

That way, the MV Agusta Rivale 800 was chosen as the 'most beautiful motorcycle. " MV Agusta 800 is only complains Rivale defeated automotive giants like Ducati Hypermotard SP and the BMW R 1200 GS or Honda CB1100.


MV Agusta 800 Rivale managed to get votes from 35.5 percent of visitors to earn that title. That figure is far higher than the Ducati Hypermotard SP which won only 22.9 percent of the vote and the BMW R 1200 GS which won 15.5 percent of the vote.


MV Agusta Rivale's election as continuing the tradition that makes the MV Agusta motorcycles exotic design. In 2010 they also won the same title by the MV Agusta F3 Ducati 1199 Panigale was replaced last year.


Exotic design with sharp angles combined with the kitchen runway three-cylinder engine with power up to 125 bhp which can be felt at 11,600 rpm and 60 lb-ft of torque at 8600 rpm would invite attention. Moreover, the figure is higher than brutale 675 that has a power 113 bhp and a torque of 52 lb-ft.


"For us this is further recognition and confirmation related to the amount of energy and resources MV Agusta is dedicating itself to the constant development of new products," said Giovanni Castiglioni, president and CEO of MV Agusta, as quoted from Motorcycle.


"After winning in 2010 with a unique jewel created by my father, F3 675, is a tremendous satisfaction to win again with an entirely new engine," he added.


below list at the EICMA for 
 most beautiful  motorcycle can be clues.
    Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 2.5%
    
Honda CB1100 2.0%
    
Benelli TNT R 2.0%
    
Husqvarna Nuda 900R ABS 2.0%
    
Yamaha TMax Black Max 2.0%
    
KTM Duke 125 ABS 1.4%
    
Kawasaki W800 1.2%
    
Suzuki Burgman 650 0.3%
    
Piaggio X10 500 0.2%
    MV Agusta Rivale 35.5%
    Ducati Hypermotard SP 22.9%
    
BMW R 1200 GS 15.5%
    
1400 Moto Guzzi California Touring 5.2%
    
Vespa 946 3.8%
    
Aprilia Caponord 1200 3.5%
    

What a beautiful bike this year? Ducati, BMW or KTM? Was wrong. This year is the prettiest bike MV Agusta Rivale 800. Italian motor sport is considered much more beautiful people than other motors available.

Who is the winner of FIA Middle East 2012?


Despite failing to finish, al-Kuwari has retained its podium two final standings with 52 poin.While Qassimi a second podium finish in only four positions standings with 42 points.

The third position is also occupied rider Qatar, Misfer al-Mari with 51 points. Al-Mari with its mini car JWR finish line fourth with a time 02:20:11,4 seconds behind the rider in the United Arab Emirates, Rashid al-Ketbi.


Qatari rally driver Nasser al-Attiyah for the eighth time Middle East rally champion after winning the 2012 FIA Middle East series Dubai. This victory was the sixth in a row.

Al-Attiyah set the fastest time at the first place finish with a total time 02:08:40,8 seconds. This achievement makes the collection of al-Attiyah to 93 points and was enough to be crowned the overall winner is the eighth time at the event.

Within three minutes behind him was the host driver, Abdulla al-Qassimi. He's  managed to finish second after another rider Qatar, Abdulaziz al-Kuwari off the track after his car was damaged.




1/5/13

Baja KTM 990 Adventure is very credible for challengers


VIENNA - Besides providing KTM tank bag and rear bag that is waterproof. Front and rear suspension can be adjusted to the road conditions. Ground clearance reached 261 mm, fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. Unladen weight of the motor only 210 pounds.

"We feel obligated to serve bikers around the world, by providing bike they need. We feel closer to consumers and KTM receive any suggestions and input in designing a motorcycle," said Hubert Trunkenpolz Executive KTM, as reported by the Motorcycle.

Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, KTM 990 Adventure spawned variants Steel Edition. Unfortunately, this is only an adventurous bike launched specifically for the U.S. and Canada.

Baja KTM 990 Adventure is presented in a special edition for the U.S. land famous for its motorcycle adventurer. 999cc engine with power is 113 horsepower 990 Adventure retained possession.

The main change is visible from the side of Baja graphical model, frame color orange, tires Dunlop 908 RR models of off-road, crash guard layer orange LED lights, suede upholstery, aluminum radiator cover, GPS holder and aluminum-steel sprocket.


debut a new sedan concept



debut a new sedan concept of Toyota Furia will come true and  Apparently, in the near future, Toyota will soon release a much more detailed information. But for now, the video is considered to be quite representative of the new Toyota sedan concept. We wait

TOYOTA announced it will debut a new sedan concept called by Furia at the Detroit Auto Show 2013, January. They also display the video image vehicle pieces to make us a little curious.

As in the video, in the form of sedan vehicles, orange, have some carbon fiber accents like the rear spoiler lip. Pretty cool taillights with unique design headlights.




the photos of new medium SUV's been circulated




Shanghai, - From the photos  of VW Tiguan that circulated, it appears that the medium SUV receives some changes. Start LED headlights, a chrome-accented grille made ​​two black lines (formerly chrome), and some minor changes in the bumper and rear lights are made darker (smoked).

Still the same engine, 1.400cc TSI, TSI 1800, and the 2.0 TSI which never bears the best heart. In addition to integrating hard-turbocharged and supercharged fuel-efficient too. The machine is also used by the VW line-up such as the Touran MPV.

                                    

VW considers China as one of the important markets other than Europe and America. The indicators, launched several models of  first facelift in the Bamboo Curtain country, including the Tiguan are starting to look around and spyshoo was already circulating in cyberspace. Prior officially rolled, VW will first be exhibited at the Shanghai Auto Show, April 2013.





BMW 3-series will be halted to change into BMW 4-series












In November 2012, sales of the BMW 3-series this year, up four per cent to 88 857. Highest Sales Series-3 for 142.490 units in 2007.

BMW followed the Audi A5 coupe and convertible positioned above the A4 sedan. Audi uses the same strategy with the A7 are marketed on the A6. Needless to say, A5 and A7 are more expensive than the A4 and A6.

On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz is the reverse strategy adopted by rebadging coupe and convertible to be a part of a family sedan that was redesigned.


BMW will rename Series Coupe and Cabriolet model BMW-3 Series-4 latest to carry an aura of exclusivity and raise the price is more expensive.

Automobile manufacturer based in Germany it will launch the new-4 Series Coupe models in mid-2013, followed by 4-Series Convertible models in the fall.

BMW reveals pictures-4 Series Coupe concept today, but gave no further specifications related to production and prices.

Model-4 Series Coupe concept will begin his first appearance in the event the Detroit auto show next January, according Inautonews on Thursday (6/12).

BMW 3-Series lineup is very important in the company's portfolio and profits. Coupe and Convertible Series-3 each accounted for 15 percent, or about 14,000 units. Total sales of the BMW 3-Series in the U.S. as many as 94,371 in 2011.


Best car accessories for your car


 UV Verre Premium Cool is now used in a number of vehicles, one of which is the Toyota Vitz.

EXPOSURE sun too long is a health threat as a cause of skin problems, skin cancer is one of satunnya. The car manufacturers began working with glass manufacturers to stem the harmful ultra violet rays.

Japanese glass manufacturer Asahi Glass Co (AGC) has completed a new product line of tempered glass front window with a product called UV Verre Premium Cool, which is touted as the first product that can hold approximately 99% of UV radiation as well as infra-red rays.

AGC combines a number of technologies in the glass material, layering and application of chemicals to produce UV Verre Premium Cool. During testing, the tempered glass was successfully preserve the cabin temperature 2 degrees Celsius lower than other products tempered.

AGC says that the product is able to keep the investment results in skin surface temperature at a temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius, while the other models the skin surface temperature reached 41.4 degrees Celsius.

The new product is based on glass UV Verre Premium, which was launched in 2010 and is capable of holding 99% of UV rays (based on ISO 9050) and has been adopted in 15 car models.

In the Premium version of the Cool, AGC has added another layer that could absorb infrared rays, while strengthening the structure so it will not scratch the glass when the window is opened or closed.

In addition to human health concerns, sun glass holder improving device performance air conditioner (AC) whose impact is also able to increase fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions.




1/4/13

Ford Fusion Fusion hybrid sedan remains the most efficient


New York,  - According to Consumer Reports, Ford Fusion hybrid sedan remains the most efficient medium based on their test results, which is 1 mpg (0.4 kpl) on the Camry hybrid. Camry hybrid, fuel consumption average of 38 mpg (16.1 kpl). The test results of Consumer Reports magazine just dropped 2 mpg (0.85 kpl) from Toyota claims 40 mpg (17.00 kpl) or not too flashy.


"About 80 message from vehicle we test the EPA estimates. Fusion and C-Max include a great vehicle fuel consumption. Excluding cars voracious fuel consumption. The problem, claims fuel consumption is not really as advertised, "said Fiseher from EPA.

Consumer Reports tests together with the results of the evaluation of other media and consumer komplam contained on the U.S. government website: www.fueleconomy.gov. According to Jason H Harpor on 15 November, Fusion Hybrid fuel consumption are driven 36.9 (15.2 kpl) and blamed his feet were always stuck gas pedal.

"Some go to www.fueleconomy.gov dozen reports which said the results were much different than the EPA estimates. So, if you go out and buy a car with the hope of gaining 19.98 kpl can and then you do not get, certainly will not be satisfied. All it will affect sales, "said Fisher.

In cases like this, we hope, not just manufacturer claims fuel consumption. Because, based on observations KompasOtomotif, to measure consumption based on distances, manufacturers still use measuring devices in the car, the speedo and tripmeter in the car. In fact, the accuracy of the tool is still questionable.

Most fitting, using a flowmeter (to measure the fuel used machines) and the actual mileage (could be in the circuit) was prepared by the method or simulated traffic conditions in the city! Yes, stopped at a traffic light a few minutes or seconds, turn, and so on!

claims fuel consumption (fuel) by the manufacturer through advertising or media test results often lead to controversy. It was not only in Indonesia but also abroad.

Case warmest is Hyundai-Kia claims fuel consumption does not correspond with reality. The difference compared to the results of a test ad claims the media or some very large institutions. As a result, both the South Korean manufacturer apologized and offered to 900,000 customers to obtain a prepaid fuel card for two years as a claim for compensation from the difference in fuel consumption.

In the United States, manufacturers are now required to include fuel consumption and emissions is through a sticker on every car it sells.

Well, last week, turn the fuss two Ford products, the C-Max and Fusion Hybrid. Ford Fusion hybrid ad claims fuel consumption of 47 mpg (19.98 kpl). Apparently, after testing by Consumer Reports magazine, for the combination-in-town and highway is 37 mpg (15.73 kpl). Huge difference and lifted by the news Blooomberg case.

According to Bloomberg asking that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) United States (U.S.), they will test reports and data from the Consumer Reports magazine.

"This is the biggest difference we've encountered," said Jake Fisher, head of auto testing magazine Consumer Reports, told Bloomberg. "We hope the EPA and Ford could see it. It is important to ascertain the fuel consumption claims are true according to the conditions, "he added.

Redesigned Ford Fusion to challenge the Toyota Camry as the best-selling car in the United States in 10 years. To that end, Ford Fusion embed new technologies in 2013, which went on sale last October, which is a hybrid.

In the ad, the fuel consumption is claimed to fuel 47 mpg (19.98 kpl) better than the Camry hybrid 40 mpg (17.01 kpl). As a result, Fusion 2013 dubbed the "Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal" last month.

Test procedure
C-Max Hybrid and Fusion are six of the new hybrid and electric cars Ford launched this year and next year in an effort to undermine the dominance of Toyota. CEO Alan Mulally to fuel consumption as a value added service to increase sales.

"At first consumer C-Max and Fusion hybrids praised their vehicles and report fuel consumption, including the consumption of over 19 mpg (19.97 kpl)," said Wes Sherwood, a Ford spokesman, via e-mail. He added that the manner and driving conditions, and other factors to determine the difference in fuel consumption.

Consumer Reports did a test with buying the Ford Fusion hybrid and C-Max at the local dealer and run 2,000 miles (3218.7 km) prior to being tested. The magazine also admitted using a measuring instrument precision fuel consumption and fuel supply systems installed car.

To test for consumption in the city, the car is started with the standard tests performed on the track Connecticut at a predetermined speed, some times stop with the time allowed. While on the highway, a car driven at a speed of 65 mph (106 kpl) in a straight line.

"Eco-coaching"
Meanwhile, Sherwood says, appliances and eco-coaching technology in hybrid Ford models will guide the driver to save fuel.

"We make sure the results were very mixed. About different results, we work with our customers, Consumer Reports, to explain this, "said Sherwood.


Benelli launchs tough motorcycles,2013 BN 600


PESARO - Braking systems use a twin 320mm discs with four-piston calipers at the front and a single 240mm disc with two-piston calipers in the rear. 17-inch alloy wheels to reduce weight with tire size 120/70 front and 80/55 in the rear.


A detail image of BN 600 2013 premiere was aired in cyberspace. Italian sports bike looks muscular naked streetfighter using the theme.

Benelli BN 600 2013 uses a four-cylinder inline engine. From the pictures seen wearing liquid cooling system with a large radiator. DOHC engine with four valves per cylinder.

The machine also has adopted a fuel-injection system and produces a peak power of 82 horsepower at 11,500 rpm RPM. While achieving maximum torque 52Nm at 10,500 rpm RPM.

Problem design, Benelli choose sharp curve but seemed big and burly in BN 600. As a result the motor looks aggressive, but had a comfortable riding position, making handling easier for urban streets.

Frame is made of steel structure supported by aluminum on the back. Fuel tank capacity at 15 liters. BN USD 600 disposable forks at the front and aluminum swingarm with adjustable monoshock absorber rear.