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1/18/13
208 Rallye's distributed by Clara Automobile in limited edition
Le Mans, - For a while, the numbers of 208 Rallye are still limited. The price announced in the near future. Reportedly, this car is quite a lot of interest, not only of France, but to Spain. If the white variant is a success, will release a model of black Clara Rallye Automobile .
To tempt enthusiasts at the end of the year, Peugeot through one of the authorized dealers in the town of Le Mans handed 208 Rallye. The model went on sale in early 2013 to continue the 206 and 207. Despite carrying the feel of a rally, this car still accelerated in the street legal. Understandably, he was not as extreme as the real rally car.
This variant was added a few trinkets to make racing style, including eliminating headrest, armrest, to the center console. In order to rally the thick taste, soundproof coating reduced. The goal, the roar of engines could be heard users.
Outside mounted sticker small lines attached to the three colors on the door. Rims are replaced with a special edition silver rally. Another little touch is the fog lights and bumper.
Descended from Feline Peugeot 208 156 THP, 208 Rallye uses engine 1600 cc, turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 156 PS. With real cheating rally version, this model is expected to hold Peugeot enthusiasts, especially lovers rally.
Chevrolet Cruze WTCC edition looks powerful
BEIJING -In China, Chevrolet Cruze WTCC released with a tag of 123,900 yuan looks powerful.
Might the Chevrolet Cruze in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) no doubt. The success of the U.S. manufacturer that used to make the Cruze WTCC version of the mass.
Reported CarNewsChina, Friday (12/28/2012) Chevolet Cruze WTCC edition is devoted to the China market. As is known, a car with a special edition model so popular in the Bamboo Curtain country.
His name is also a particular model, it looks even slightly different than the standard version. In terms of graphics, special graphics dimengusung Cruze WTCC is thick with the world of racing.
In addition this model gets a new body kit like the front and rear bumpers and side skirts. While there is no change in the sector at all. Cruze is offered in two engine options namely 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter.
Cruze 1.6-liter engine capable of producing 115 bhp and 150 Nm of torque. While mechanical heart capable of blowing power 1.8 liter 145 bhp with 177 Nm of torque.
TRANSMISI9-speed ZF is assumed as the final limit
TRANSMISI9-speed ZF is assumed as the final. It's justified by several outstanding mechanics.
By 2013, the company will begin making 9-speed gearbox in the United States, and they expect an increase in sales for the Chrysler Group will adopt this technology in the models with high sales volume.
This new gearbox technology is claimed to provide improved fuel efficiency by 16 percent compared with the 6-speed transmission models.
Although there is a 'natural limit' that has been mentioned by Sommer, in the next few years we'll see a 10-speed gearbox. Because Hyundai has said it was expanding. Coupled with the cooperation between GM and Ford that will create 9-speed automatic transmission and a 10-speed.
TRANSMISI9-speed ZF described by CEO Stefan Sommer as 'natural limits' because by adding one more gear will increase the complexity and weight of juftru not benefit in terms of fuel efficiency.
In an interview with Automobilwoche, Sommer said that no limiting to add one more gear, but you have to consider the law of diminishing returns. if the result is so, is the addition of teeth to be reasonable?
Three years ago began making ZF 8-speed gearbox are designed for cars and light trucks that run parallel machines. ZF said the 8-speed transmission can improve fuel efficiency by as much as 11 percent compared with 6-speed transmission.
Etherea concept model will be launched at 2015
London, - Parties of Infiniti claims will rely on a new model developed Etherea concept model with a target launch of 2015. This compact car will be assembled at the factory Sunderland, England, and will compete with rivals Audi A3 or BMW 1-Series. Renault-Nissan is preparing a £ 250 million investment to increase production including assembling Infiniti of 60,000 units per year.
Infiniti has revised down its sales in Europe due to the debt crisis. President Johan de Nysschen European Infiniti admit, it's hard to be sold 100,000 units in 2016. "There is no definite line can be held to achieve the volume that much. We have to recalculate the target is more plausible," commented Nysschen told Auto News Europe (12/27/2012).
Previously, Carlos Ghosn, Renault-Nissan boss also expressed first target of 100,000 units in 2016 to rely on the market in Russia and Turkey. Being last year in the European market Infiniti peg number 12 500 units. The number of targets is part of the ambition to pursue Ghosn Infiniti global sales of 500,000 units in 2016 from 146,000 units last year only.
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport from Russia
MOSCOW - Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is native only produced limited edition of 40 units. Veyron Super Sport engine produces power of 1,200 HP, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h penetrated in 2.5 seconds, and 0-300 km / h in just 15 seconds. The maximum speed of supercar reaches 434 km / h.
Driving a supercar like the Bugatti Veyron has a high prestige value. Rider would have ogled many people are curious about the car is super fast.
Similarly, a man of Russian origin. With confidence, he took the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport to kongkow at a coffee shop. Unfortunately, the Bugatti Veyron carries only a replica.
When viewed at a glance, the Veyron Super Sport does look genuine. But when observed closely, obviously very visible differences. Dikelir black car hubcap, combined with the color orange. Only the paint work look less neat.
Headlights are still far from the original version, and what's interesting is the front grill, The owner of a car with license plate 994B AA does not put Bugatti emblem on the front. However, in terms of look similar to the Veyron.
Can Zetsche defeat Audi and BMW?
Frankfurt -Can Zetsche defeat Audi and BMW? Zetsche's still confident even though he said that Mercedes failed to compete with its rivals in the compact car segment and in the Chinese domestic market.
During this time, the luxury brand of Daimler, Mercedes-Benz has always been in the shadow of BMW in terms of sales. Mercy wants to go back to the top.
It was announced by Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche told Reuters on Sunday (30/12/2012). He wants Mercy back to beat the top luxury car manufacturer Audi and BMW most late in 2020.
"I am confident that we will be in front of our rivals later than 2020," he said in an interview with Boersen-Zeitung.
Zetsche was hoping that the target can be fulfilled when he was still in charge at the top of Daimler. Zetsche at Daimler contract runs until December 2013, but probably in the month of February, the contract will be extended to 3 years.
R20 will be the King of Road
Stuttgart -R20 will be the King of Road. Reportedly, the new supercar Audi R20 will have a name and will have a legal status as a supercar that is used on public roads.
Later, it will use the Audi R20 rear wing functioned remedy retaining the speed or air brakes. Installation of the wing is of course similar to the existing wing on the Bugatti Veyron.
Affairs lighting, headlights will use LED models, single framed grille and door using scissor or gullwing.
To spur the kitchen will be equipped with a twin-turbo V6 TDI. The machine is powered by two electric motors which are channeled through the rear wheels. With these machines the power output to 700 hp (515 kW).
But the plan still seems to be quite far away, because the new Audi will introduce the car in the event superclass Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2015.
Later, Audi will also produce a limited basis at around 100 to 250 units and was launched in 2016.
German luxury car manufacturer, Audi is preparing a new weapon appears in the supercar segment. Currently, Audi is developing a new supercar that will be paired with McLaren P1.
As reported by Automobile, big plans in the birth of a supercar Audi has officially announced its latest and will be ready to be launched within the next few years.
According to the Managing Director Quarttro GmbH Franciscus van meel, in making this supercar, Audi diesel-electric technology. With this technology when viewed in performance and top speed able to rival the newest McLaren supercar namely P1.
1/17/13
more powerful than the standard version
TOKYO-Toyota GT 86 GRMN FR Sports Platinum Concept is also claimed to be more powerful than the standard version. This is thanks to a combination of supercharger and turbocharger. Engine capable of producing 325 HP with a torque peak of 431 Nm (318 b-ft).
Toyota Specialist tuning and racing Gazoo Racing, showing off its latest concept embodied in the GT 86 GRMN FR Sports Platinum Concept.
Toyota GT 86 Sports Platinum Concept GRMN FR alerts Gazoo Racing looks special
with a few additions on the exterior sector.
As shown in the figure, Gazoo Racing to change the appearance of front with new headlights, vents on the hood, bumper and light touch on the increase in some of the other side.
The back is also not spared from the changes. As Lanpu new rear, different bumpers, a rear diffuser and large wings that stick adds style added 86 to sporty.
Wider and vented at the front and rear fenders are also installed as a refresher. To accompany the new side skirts, 18-inch alloy wheels paired, to wrap tires 245/40 front and 265/35 at the rear.
The cabin is also amended, by adding bucket seats with four-point belts fighting, a roll cage, and sport steering rods.
Women ignores to their cars in any condition
London - Women ignores to their cars in any condition. They dislike to take care of their cars. It's true.
Men and women in caring for the car sometimes has always opposed. For the business of caring for a vehicle like a car wash turns lazy women more than men.
Women are also more lazy to wash cars, they ask others to do so.
"Leaving dirty car is a bad idea. Was not just to make the car look so attractive, residual impurities such as bird droppings will damage car paint, while salt can make alloy rims rusted car. This could lower the price of your car when you want to sell it," said Autoquake CEO Dermot Halpin.
In fact, if the car is too dirty and make license plates unreadable, you can cop a ticket.
Another survey says that only 34 percent of it out in the car wash every 6 months. While 4 percent admitted they never even feel the need to wash the car at all.
"We were surprised there was little riders who do this. Though the car wash does not take long," he said.
At least it was a survey of 1,000 motorists in the UK are carried out by Autoquake as reported by autoevolution.
Half the riders in the UK let the car had not been washed for 6 months or even longer. It is recognized by at least 56 percent of the women surveyed.
Men and women in caring for the car sometimes has always opposed. For the business of caring for a vehicle like a car wash turns lazy women more than men.
Women are also more lazy to wash cars, they ask others to do so.
"Leaving dirty car is a bad idea. Was not just to make the car look so attractive, residual impurities such as bird droppings will damage car paint, while salt can make alloy rims rusted car. This could lower the price of your car when you want to sell it," said Autoquake CEO Dermot Halpin.
In fact, if the car is too dirty and make license plates unreadable, you can cop a ticket.
Another survey says that only 34 percent of it out in the car wash every 6 months. While 4 percent admitted they never even feel the need to wash the car at all.
"We were surprised there was little riders who do this. Though the car wash does not take long," he said.
At least it was a survey of 1,000 motorists in the UK are carried out by Autoquake as reported by autoevolution.
Half the riders in the UK let the car had not been washed for 6 months or even longer. It is recognized by at least 56 percent of the women surveyed.
Gasoline can be made of water and CO2
Gasoline can be made of water and CO2 and it's amazing and unbelievable. However, it has been done. It's true and real.
Although it is very difficult to pin down, the AFS has been technically proven and has been endorsed by a number of scientists and engineers in the field. Because this is a hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels, it is also can be blended with diesel and jet fuel.
In addition to supporting the movement calling for the world to reduce the use of fossil fuel reserves increasingly thin on the ground, these technologies also offer the potential for thousands of jobs and boost the economy rate.
A team at Air Fuel Synthesis (AFS) said it has created a system that can convert renewable energy into power by using carbon dioxide (CO2) and water are processed into liquid hydrocarbon fuels that can directly be used in gasoline engines.
The company go to electrolited water to produce hydrogen combined with carbon dioxide through a reactor fuel to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuels, such as gasoline.
While this AFS uses a small-scale processing equipment run by electricity from the public power grid. But onwards, the AFS will use electricity generated from renewable energy sources such as wind or solar.
Small props can produce 5 to 10 liters of fuel a day. But AFS intend to make it a commercial scale in size which is expected to be operational by 2015.
Although it is very difficult to pin down, the AFS has been technically proven and has been endorsed by a number of scientists and engineers in the field. Because this is a hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels, it is also can be blended with diesel and jet fuel.
In addition to supporting the movement calling for the world to reduce the use of fossil fuel reserves increasingly thin on the ground, these technologies also offer the potential for thousands of jobs and boost the economy rate.
A team at Air Fuel Synthesis (AFS) said it has created a system that can convert renewable energy into power by using carbon dioxide (CO2) and water are processed into liquid hydrocarbon fuels that can directly be used in gasoline engines.
The company go to electrolited water to produce hydrogen combined with carbon dioxide through a reactor fuel to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuels, such as gasoline.
While this AFS uses a small-scale processing equipment run by electricity from the public power grid. But onwards, the AFS will use electricity generated from renewable energy sources such as wind or solar.
Small props can produce 5 to 10 liters of fuel a day. But AFS intend to make it a commercial scale in size which is expected to be operational by 2015.
3800 cc engine for MP4-12C GT3 Gemballa edition
Inautonews quoted on Friday (12/28/2012) McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Gemballa edition was still using 3800 cc engine bi-turbo V8 that gave birth to a power of 608 ps. After modification, weighing 1235 kg weight.
The weight is not too heavy it made the 3800 cc engine run McLaren MP4-12C GT3 from 0-100 km / h in 3.3 seconds with a maximum speed up to 330 km / h.
Your adrenaline maniac who likes to race? It may be the car for you. McLaren MP4-12C GT3.
MP4-12C supercar is already a powerful car. So what else can force the release if the car is modified by Gemballa Racing?
McLaren gives authority to the German home modifications to modify 2 units McLaren MP4-12C GT3.
To draw the eye, 2 of the 25 units of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 in 2012 was produced using blue paint color combined with black accent Gemballa writing on the side.
Prints reads McLaren MP4-12C GT3 sports car markers attached at the back near the wings made of carbon fiber for car McLaren MP4-12C GT3 to-14 and-22's.
Another touch of the crossbar 10 rims wrapped with Yokohama tires embedded in the four point car.
By aligning the exterior, the interior is whitewashed with black so inconspicuous. Meanwhile, as a sports car powered ditampuk fierce, interior McLaren MP4-12C GT3 is equipped with a roll bar as a safety driver and navigator.
four-cylinder petrol engine for Ford ecosport
BANGKOK -On theBlue continent, Ford ecosport equipped with four-cylinder petrol engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters. The machine is capable of producing a total output is 113 HP and 115 lb-ft of torque.
With a spec engine, the Ford ecosport able to record the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.9 seconds, before the record top speed of 180 km / h.
Other available engine unit is 1.0 EcoBoost, 1.5 TiVCT, 2.0 L and 1.5 L Duratorq TDCi. Ford ecosport will be confronted with some of the best-selling models like the Nissan Juke, the Opel / Vauxhall Mokka or Peugeot 2008 or other existing brands in this segment.
An enhanced variant of Ford ecosport caught by camera is being tested on the road Thailand.
Manufacturers from the United States has been introduced in some countries ecosport Ford. Now, the economic engine that Ford will greet Thailand, to then also displayed in Southeast Asia.
Ford is planning to produce it in Thailand. White Elephant Affairs became the fourth country that assembles Ford designate this variant after Brazil, China and India.
Ford ecosport itself will first be launched in India this year. Then followed by the inauguration in Thailand. It's just not known whether this ecosport will have the same specs as the model in Europe.
excellent test crash of Lancer sedan, Sportback and Outlander Sport 2012
Detroit - In the IIHS crash test conducted, the Lancer sedan, Sportback and Outlander Sport 2012 get impressive results. The result is quite good because of all the crash test performed successfully passed well.
"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., has been dedicated vehicles stylish, compact and dynamic that is the Lancer and Outlander Sport. Models also recently awarded the Top Safety Pick by the IIHS," Mitsubishi said in its press release.
Furthermore, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a compact crossover that is 2 times earned a Top Safety Pick from IIHS.
Not long ago the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that Mitsubishi obtained a Top Safety Pick or safest cars.
Unmitigated, manufacturer headquartered in Japan managed to get 3 model. The three safest cars Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan version of the IIHS, Lancer Sportback and Outlander Sport 2013.
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