Confident with Mitsubishi Mirage

New York, - Still awaited breakthrough Mitsubishi what will be done to the U.S. spec Mirage. If you only rely on the standard engine, is likely to be rarely glimpsed since most U.S. communities rather fierce machine. Even so, there is still the possibility of a turbocharged Ralliart version of the three-cylinder engine will make more barking.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is very confident with the Mitsubishi Mirage. Once comfortable in Asia, the U.S. market's turn to be explored. Most rapid November 2013, having first made ​​his debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January.

As reported by Car and Drive, on Friday (28/12), the news was leaked from one of the U.S. Mitsubishi staff after taking a document from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Cars there really should pass the emissions test used and licensed by CARB to be sold. Well, in that document plastered Mirage name, though the staff is still trying to cover up and just say that the new model will go on the Global Small Car category.

Apart from the use of the name Mirage or later, a clear specification would be similar to that marketed variants Europe and Asia. Using a three-cylinder engine of 1200 cc naturally aspirated which claimed more efficient and not noisy. Strength is not big, only to 79 PS. Mirage engine will be the third in the U.S. three cylinders after Smart and Ford Fiesta.

Agostini advices for Rossi to face MotoGP 2013 season

Milan,-It's about Agostini advices for Rossi. Agostini feel the heat of the atmosphere of competition both when returning "one-stop" on the Yamaha. Tensions will remain lit. "Rossi wanted to get back on track champion, and become a team with a world champion. You can imagine the situation, "he said.

Even more feared Agostini is the inability Yamaha control the situation in the paddock. If this happens, move both the title so fragmented. "If you have two roosters, one of them will try to prove who is more manly. I've been there, "said the man was 70 years old.

He was then rotate the memory of past experiences when racing and won with MV Agusta. At that time, Agostini involved fierce competition with teammate twice. The first fight with Mike Hailwood, and the second with Angelo Bergamonti. According to him, the most desirable thing in this situation is to beat his teammate.

"Rossi would win again on the Yamaha, but it was not easy. I think he can win one or two races, but did not dominate as before. Young rival who had now experienced and improved. I believe he (Lorenzo) will re-winners. But stay alert as well with Dani Pedrosa are getting stronger, "said Agostini intended to encourage Lorenzo.

 Jorge Lorenzo had the full support of one of motorcycle racing legend, Giacomo Agostini to be a champion of MotoGP 2013 season. As quoted by Gazzetta dello Sport, the 15 times world champion was not just throw words of encouragement, but also a little give advice that the owner of the number 99 was wary of the return of Valentino Rossi on the Yamaha.

What brand of the car sold in highest number in 2012

Detroit -What brand of the car sold in highest number in 2012?  Until the second half of 2012, Focus was sold more than Corolla. Reported by autoblog, Focus sold 489,616 units of the Corolla wins to reach 462,817 units.

But the problem is, the Corolla has different names around the world, depending on the type of body. For example, Toyota Matrix and Auris, while the Ford Focus has only a single name.

What car sold most in 2012? The answer from the United States. Ford Focus. Focus finally emerged as the best-selling car universal beat Toyota Corolla.

At least that was the claim from Ford. The day before the year 2012 ended, dare to mention that the car Ford Focus is the best selling car in 2012.

Overall, the Ford Focus sold 737,856 units until Sempter 2013. That number is followed by the Fiesta as much as 560,061.

"Focus and Fiesta represents the best of our One Ford plan," said EVP Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company, in a press conference on Tuesday (01/01/2013).

"In 3 years Ford has been transforming the global small car line up and began to win the hearts of consumers around the world thanks to the cars that are not only fun to drive but also fuel efficient," he said.

Unfortunately there are no data comparing how the sales figures Toyota Corolla to the same period.

Female's sports car

Tokyo -Gazoo Racing Toyota 86, builds special purpose this woman because of her car and was impressed spirit. In the hands of designers, the car Toyota 86 farms in a way that it is made with some cute accents from front to rear to the needs of women/female. Wow, Female's sports car.

Well, hands Gazoo Racing Toyota 86 has been modified in the braking system, suspension rather low and use traditional 18-inch BBS rims.

While the engine is the same as the standard Toyota 86 2,000 cc engine direct-injection.

 The woman in the world who are fond of racing will be treated specially by Toyota. Toyota specifically imposed by racing cars Toyota 86 for women.

"Cars for women who love fashion's emphasis on color and texture, the quality of the urban choreographer," said Toyota told autoguide.

Judging from the appearance of the Toyota 86 is very different from the Toyota 86 that have been widely circulated in Japan, the U.S. and in any country, including Indonesia. The car mejeng Tokyo Auto Salon 2013.

Shape front grille is a bit bloated with simple and cute. Interestingly when using the standard 86 Toyota headlights taper, but the head lamp Toyota 86 for women is designed round with LED ornaments in it.

Rumor of R20 does pursuit toward McLaren

Super car Audi R20 was rumored to have a name and must pass a test LeMans, so inautonews Friday. Exactly, Rumor of R20 does pursuit toward McLaren

Possible Audi R20 has a rear wing that serves as an air brake similar to the Bugatti Veyron, with LED lights, grilles single-frame and gullwing doors that make it sexy to customers in the future.

Audi R20 TDI engine will use twin-turbo V6 that pushed the two electric motors. The model uses front-wheel drive and the engine produces power 700 hp (515 kW).

Full specifications for the model is still limited at this time but the possibility of a super car was unveiled during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2015. Production began in 2016 and only assembled 100 units to 250 units.


Luxury car manufacturer Audi plans to develop a new supercar that will be a direct competitor for McLaren P1.

According to the Managing Director Franciscus van meel Quattro GmbH, Audi will make diesel electric super car that will rival McLaren P1 in terms of performance and highest speed.

it's more macho for Jeep Cherokee SRT8

Beijing,  -In China, Jeep Cherokee SRT8 is sold very expensive, 1.19 million Yuan and it looks more macho.

Jeep Cherokee SRT8 have design manly and dignified more macho. Chrysler released a special edition and named "Hyun Black Edition" with a special all in black color for the Chinese market. Only the red calipers and a small vent on the front of the silver-colored "lights in the dark".

Look looks, ranging from the grille (the usual silver) are now body-colored. Sporty 20-inch rims, mirrors, and glass also discolored. The main light using Bi-Xenon in which has become one with the city lights. Chysrler not shut all the lights with smoke version (black) to the eye still looks striking.

On the inside is the same, from the dashboard, leather seats, steering wheel, panels, door trim until all had dark shades. Cherokee were already dashing looks more "male" with the support 6.400cc V8 engine capable of explosive catapult power 468 PS and maximum torque of 624 Nm.

Power was made all four wheels through a system of all-wheel drive and a smart first pass a six-speed automatic transmission. With the support of the machine, the SRT8 can accelerate from rest to 100 km per hour in 4.8 seconds. Maximum speed reached 257 km / h.

recall of Hyundai Veloster for braking problems

WASHINGTON -  Hyundai Veloster affected by problems on the parking brake is Veloster produced on July 2, 2011 until February 27, 2012.
 
Hyundai dealers will replace the master and rear brake calipers. The recall will begin in January 2013.

Hyundai forced to do a recall  on a variant of Hyundai Veloster 2012 models.
 
A total of 4490 units 2012 Hyundai Velosters withdrawn from circulation after the parking brake bemasalah. There is the potential for faulty brakes, and make the car move while parked. Veloster affected by this recall is the manual transmission models.
 
As announced National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the brake when parking problems can cause the car wandering, and may be dangerous to other vehicles.
 
"Moisture and dust cause the parking brake components become damaged and not operating properly. This could cause the vehicle to be unsafe when parking," said NHTSA as reported by Inside Line.
 

Renault Alpine sports car will be born in 2016

Paris - Renault Alpine will be born in 2016.  This car is not a car according to dandy. "Although we know for sure he's a French buyer or a Francophile. Because DNA car has outstanding technical innovation," he added.

Even the machines offered by Alpine sport is ready for spraying power 250 bhp, and ready to compete Porsche.

Renault and Caterham sports car collaboration has spawned affordable  Renault Alpine, in 2016. But it seems that the sports car would slide faster 3 years, or ready to present in 2015.

As reported by Autocar, Monday (12/31/2012), Renault's marketing boss, Stephen Norman confirmed that the new sports car will be available 3 years instead of 4 years to appear, as had been previously rumored.

Even he also hinted this sports car will carry new technology and have a large capacity engine.

"This car will not be a hardcore of the Mazda MX-5. But we will not bear a gentle car (small engine capacity)., And we would not be as hardcore Peugeot 106 Rallye," said Stephen.

In fact he also said, this sports car will have a typical French are not to be taken lightly. "It will be a different vehicle, the dashboard has a touch of French style," he said.

Hamilton's come and let's get it on Mercedes

 Although he visited the factory and met with people in his new team, Hamilton has not been able to start work with Mercedes on the track. He had to wait until February, when there is an official test of pre-season.

Lewis Hamilton did not have the hurdles to start his Mercedes team bring a team podium contender fight Formula 1 season 2013. Because the McLaren team agreed to release ahead of schedule.

Nevertheless, Hamilton could not immediately appear on the track with his new team. Only, the 2008 world champion has been allowed to visit the Mercedes headquarters in Brackley, and met with the people behind it will be next season.

Hamilton acknowledged that it is not a quick job to bring the "Silver Arrow" became a regular winner in the race, after the 2012 season, Mercedes uncompetitive because only one win when Nico Rosberg main GP podium China. Briton admits, at least six months before the input necessary to give effect to the performance of the team.

However, get acquainted with the technical team and the mechanics new Mercedes - and his first journey in the simulator Three Pointed Star (Mercedes logo) - is a useful early in the course. The reason, he was able to build up our strength to fight with Red Bull Racing, Ferrari and former team, McLaren, in the 2013 season.

'Lewis was already in the factory to see the team and meet some of the tasks once we find an agreement about it with McLaren, "said Mercedes motorsport boss to retire, Norbert Haug, told British newspaper The Sun, as quoted from Crash.net, Tuesday (18/12/2012).

a talentive racer's real reason

 a talentive racer's real reason is revealed. Spies underwent his first full season with Yamaha in 2010. He finished the season in sixth place final standings, with two podium finishes.

A word from an official Yamaha in July 2012 and apparently the reason Ben Spies made up the decision to withdraw from the team.

After the Italian GP last - series number nine season 2012 - Spies announced that he would leave the Yamaha factory team when the season ends.

In a column for the magazine Cycle World, U.S. rider 28-year-old said that the Yamaha defining moment occurred when he was food poisoning at Mugello.

"Yamaha remains in Italy and testing the next day, but I do not drive. I can not drive. I can not move. I can not do anything," he wrote, as quoted by Autosport.

"A senior official Yamaha - I'm just going to write it so - told me," We've invested a lot of money to you. Laguna Seca Do not go if you do not believe 100% '. "

"Then he added, 'We've lost confidence in you." That's the moment I decided that I would not defend Yamaha in 2013. I have many friends at Yamaha, but when someone speaks like that to you, you will lose respect for them, " Spies said.

Announcing going to leave Yamaha, Spies is not sure what the next step. He even claimed had thought to move the bow to the Superbike World Championship, until finally sealed last in MotoGP for Pramac Racing Ducati defend in 2013 season.

"Having broken my machine when I was in second position in Indianapolis, I was thinking to leave MotoGP. I started paying attention to World Superbike."

"This series was fun when I competed in 2009 and previous director, Paolo Ciabatti, is a close friend of mine. He would be happy to see me back in SBK. I might still be back someday," lugasnya.



2011 season to be the best so far for him, after completing the season in fifth position the final standings with one win and three other podium. While in the 2012 season, he finished in the top 10 of the final standings without any podium.

Soon new seven-passenger crossover will be planned

To replace the Routan, Volkswagen also plans a seven-passenger crossover to fill gaps in their lineup. As reported by Left Lane News.

Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is the best-selling car model in developing countries like Indonesia. But in Europe or America, this model is not very attractive. As a result, Volkswagen Routan is ready to perish.

Volkswagen said that their minivan, Routan, will be buried due to low demand.

Since it was first launched in 2008, the car was not able to attract much attention. Highest Sales of Routan came in 2009 where the car is sold 15 961 units.

Since then, car sales are not growing. Last year, car sales volume was only 10,483 units. In fact, twin Volkswagen Routan, the Chrysler Town & Country sold 111,744 unit rate.

As a result of this, Routan production was stopped in the month of June and will be starting in the summer of this year. However, new production later turned out not to be sold to general consumers as it will only accept bookings fleet alone.

2013 BMW Z4 will be on sale in April

BMW Z4 2013 had a major aesthetic change for the U.S. market, while European markets will get the Z4 sDrive18i that target the entry-level market.

The model will use a dual-engine turbo 2.0-liter I4 engine similar to the Z4 sDrive28i with a peak power of 156 hp from 240 hp down.

The model will use an eight-speed automatic transmission that allows 'drag' from 0-62 mph in 7.9 seconds before reaching a top speed of 137 mph.

In the UK, the latest Z4 goes on sale in April as inautonews quoted on Friday (20/12).

Luxury carmaker BMW recently revealed the identity of the latest BMW Z4 will go on sale across Europe and the United States.

Now BMW Z4 pick three new colors are orange Valencia, Glacier Silver, Mineral Gray and the U.S. market will get a Hyper Orange package.

The package will have a Z4 with an orange body, orange access in the cabin including Alcantara door inserts, contrast stitching and more.

The model has the latest lights, fender vents and the rear has been modified along with other minor tweaks.

smart forfour can hold four passengers

Stuttgart -Smart forfour can accommodate four passengers. In the same year, smart forfour will also introduce a long-discussed. If fortwo can only hold two passengers,

For the car, with a three-cylinder gasoline engine that is equipped with a turbo will be present behind the bonnet to provide power between 84-104 bhp which is also channeled to the rear wheels of vehicles.

However, the most surprising is the news that said that smart will also bear small-SUV.

Light off-road car is said to be born in late 2015, also the result of the development of the Renault-Nissan.

For this reason, the specifications will likely use some of the components of the next generation of the Nissan Juke.

Not yet known what name would smart to give them this new car. But clearly, inspiring car nii forstars possibility of using the concept car shown at the Detroit Motor Show.

At present the concept version of the four-cylinder petrol and diesel that would give more power of 148 bhp.

smart car manufacturer is known as a manufacturer of small car production through the famous cars, smart fortwo. But in the future, the car line up is rumored to be coupled with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

Car brand owned by Daimler is apparently not content themselves with the popularity of smart fortwo in different parts of the world.

Now, smart reportedly preparing a new generation of the smart fortwo. In addition, the long forfour also be discussed nor will they reveal to the world.

To develop the car, according to Auto Express smart reportedly took Renault to develop and will likely born in 2014.

Smart fortwo variant is said to take inspiration from the concept car smart Forvision with changes in the headlight and grille are paired.

Interior forvision smart fortwo will also be overhauled for the future. The screen of the tablet PC will be eliminated and replaced with a touch screen that can be used for navigation.

While in his heart will present a two-cylinder gasoline mesi capacity of 900 cc with 64 bhp power is channeled to the rear wheels. While the electric version will have 87 bhp power.