New technology means new plant

Detroit - Line up more and more cars and the rising sales figures make the American manufacturer Ford add employees. Ford will hire about 2,200 new employees.

As reported by Reuters on Saturday (01/12/2013) they will be placed on the development, manufacturing and information technology.

In a statement, Ford said the number of 2,200 people was the highest ever made Ford the first decade.

"Along with the development of fuel efficient cars line up, we need employees in important areas," said the head of Ford in North America and South America.

In 2012, Ford has added 8100 hours and workers, in order to increase production capacity.

Peugeot Crossover take a chance to compete

Paris, - Peugeot Crossover is using the platform 208, so the compact dimensions: length 4140 mm and width of 1740 mm. Not many changes were made from the prototype stage. If one is on the front and rear lights with a slightly rounded grooves, house fog lights and front bumper.

For, it is estimated also supplied from 208, 4-cylinder 1.6-liter turbo that produces 156 PS. Other information, will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show next March.


 After the prototype shown at the Paris Motor Show (PMS) 2012, Peugeot released photos of the Peugeot 2008 which it will be dealing with Nissan Juke.

The car's plunged into big hole

SHANXI -Is that usual that The car's plunged into big hole. All is because of careless work. It seems that in China is more important than the speed of thought workmanship quality. The result is frequent adverse events public.

Doomsday little happened on the main street in a big city Taiyuan in Shanxi Province, China. Of the road which is right in the middle of the intersection of a sudden collapse. Fortunately, no casualties related to this incident.

Reported CarNewsChina, Friday (12/28/2012) hole consists of two similar shaped holes, each approximately ten feet in diameter size.

As a result of this incident most of the streets were closed due to landslides feared aftershocks. The collapse resulted in damage to the streets three gas pipeline and a water pipeline and this has implications for the entire region Shanxi.

Something like this was not the first time this has happened in China. Previously unheard of in the streets of Nanjing, Hefei and Guilin. The last name resulted in a minivan plunged into the hole.

Investigate a calibaration, this incident motivated by the construction of poor workmanship. Work on the street in China is often accelerated, even in a day once the process reaches several kilometers.

sensation of comfortable seat for your car

 sensation of comfortable seat for your car always wanted by driver and passengers of the car of any brands.  Nissan is trying to achieve that goal by using semi-aniline leather with a given texture and lightly pigmented protective coatings containing fingerprint patterns.

Actually, to get the sensation of comfort genuine human skin can use the original material (the original human skin), but anyone who wants to incorporate the sounds of horror in his car.

In addition, the processing of native human skin in the lab is also very expensive, which is about U.S. $ 250,000  per square meter. So it is not possible to use this material for upholstery that cost will be more expensive than the price of the car.

NISSAN is developing a seat material that is similar to human skin texture and softness. The project, called Premium-feel interior concept (PEEL) aims to present the sensation of touch can be comfortable in the cabin.

Researchers at Nissan found that nothing can match the convenience of a touch of human fingers on the body. Therefore, they will try to bring smoothness, warmth and comfort of a synthetic material that is equivalent to a human hand gently caress.

Ferrari F150 will be prepared to change Enzo as iconic car

MARANELLO -  Ferrari F150 will be prepared to change Enzo as iconic car. That's Ferrari do to face progress of automotive segment.

 Ferrari F150 monocoque carbon fiber, developed by the Ferrari F1 racing team. With the use of carbon fiber material, capable of cutting bobiot reached 27 percent lighter than the Enzo.

Adjustable driver's seat and steering column and pedal configuration can also be adjusted to the rider. The technology is similar to F1 racing cars. The fuel tank is behind the cockpit, which allows to add the force of gravity at the center of the car. Ferrari F150 no longer than 458 Italia with the same wheelbase.

Ferrari will soon announce the successor to the iconic car superclass Enzo in 2013. As is often reported, the Ferrari F150 supercar named.

This super car will be financed with a massive V12 engine, which combined with the KERS hybrid system, like technology embedded on Ferrari racing cars in Formula One.

V12 engine with a capacity of 6.300cc is used also in the variant F12 Berlinetta, with a maximum power of 740 horsepower mancapai. While the F150 is predicted to reach 800 horsepower. With the addition of HY-KERS hybrid electric system, the car had the energy to an additional 120 horsepower. Total, the F150 will have more than 900 horsepower.

As reported by Car Magazine, the F150 will have a record of acceleration 0-100 km / h faster than the Bugatti Veyron, which is under 2.5 seconds. Ferrari explains, HY-KERS system can get the acceleration 0-200 km / h reached 10 percent better. While the maximum speed of more than the number 320 km / hour.

HY-KERS system was also able to reduce CO2 emissions 40 percent lower. This system is followed by the use of a torque vectoring system and chassis electronics. Also, the electric motor, battery and other electrical components, has a weight ratio of only 1 (120 kilograms to 120 horsepower).

Monster and Rockstar logo for Lorenzo's helmet

But definitely, Monster and Rockstar logo which also sponsors of  Lorenzo is expected to exist in the helmet.

MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo this year certainly will not wear a helmet branded Nolan this year. Instead, Lorenzo attracted Korean brand helmets, HJC.

Reported by autoevolution, Yamaha rider had four-time world champion, twice in the 250 cc class and 2 times in the MotoGP class, has signed a contract with the manufacturer HJC helmet which is Korean helmet manufacturer. By doing so, Nolan helmets did he get rid of.

No related details of a contract made by HJC Lorenzo. But seeing Lorenzo turned the heart, it could be the value of the contract is higher than the HJC is offered again by Nolan.

Thus, in this 2013 season was Lorenzo who is now 25 years old will be racing with the protection of the helmet R-PHA 10 PLUS which is a variant of the HJC helmets best belongs.

On the other hand, is not yet known what the chosen motif Lorenzo to his helmet in this 2013 season. Is it still will retain the symbol 'X' typical Lorenzo or not.

Knobbly represents outstanding American Muscle car

ARIZONA - Lister-Chevrolet has another name "Knobbly", which already has a rounded body design. The plan, the roadster will be auctioned on January 18 next at the Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix.

An example of best blend between the American Muscle car engine in a British roadster body. It is incorporated in the Lister-Chevrolet.

It is a British sports car with the best in the history of American labor. Designer was not arbitrary figure. There are AC Cobra (with Shelby-tuned Ford engine) as chief. Then there is the Jensen Interceptor (powered by Chrysler), Sunbeam Tiger (Ford).

The result is a Lister engine originally used MG, Bristol and Jaguar. But in the late 1950s, Lister switched to Chevrolet engines.

Roadster is an impressive achievement incised directly. Listers Chevrolet continues to dominate the World Sports Car Championship in Europe and the SCCA championship in America.

Chassis uses BHL127 powered V8 engine capable of spraying power of 436 horsepower maximum. This is one of the fastest cars in the era of 50-a, and already has FIA certification, a car capable of breaking the record at the Spa, Goodwood and Oulton Park.

What thing of test crash should you know about ?

Arlington, -  What thing of  test crash should you know about ? It's needed to you because of driving security's top priority of us when we takes our cars.

If you watch the video a hit on YouTube test the Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Chevrolet Bel Air 1959, the car will know the level of security present. New cars must pass crash tests conducted by the manufacturer. Nevertheless some independent testing agency according to their standards.
In America, there is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), specifically testing the new cars will be sold in the land of Uncle Sam. Others, New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that is spread across several continents, including Europe (EuroNCAP). The results of those represented by the number of stars. The more stars, the more secure the car.





Also there is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the agency established tests by insurance companies with some degree of ratings: Good (Good), acceptable (Fair), ordinary (marginal), and bad (poor). Later data safety tests become more considered because the IIHS has more complete test facilities. Here's how to test cash.







1. FMVSS 301This is not a crash test to determine the safety of the passengers, but test the fuel tank does not leak when the hard collision occurs. Because, if the fuel tank is leaking, the consequences are very dangerous. To get good grades, the tank must be filled 93 per cent, should not leak more than one ounce per minute. This also applies to spill the liquid electrolyte in an electric car.
 2. FMVSS 208, Full Frontal ImpactThis is a test "original", has run various institutions since 1968. All of the front of the car crashed into a special wall, straight at speeds above 48 miles per hour for the puppets (dummy) without a seat belt and 56 km per hour for the puppets with seatbelts fitted.
3. Small-Overlap Frontal ImpactAt a speed of 64 km per hour, 25 percent of the front of the car crash. Passengers will be thrown into a corner of the car (A-pillars). At the test some time ago, only three of the 11 cars that are considered safe to test this type. Most air bags front and side passenger's head could not resist the "wandering" hit the pillar A.
4. Moderate-Overlap Frontal ImpactAlmost the same as the test number two, at a speed of 64 km per hour, 40 percent of the front of the car crash. First performed in 1995. As a result, many cars do not meet expectations. Finally, manufacturers add several components to strengthen the engine room and passengers with special structures.
5. FMVSS 214, Side ImpactIn this test, the wall vandal's weighing 1300 kg dihantamkan to the body side of the car that drove at a speed of 53 km per hour with a 90 degree angle. IIHS uses a scarecrow woman in the front seat and rear crash determines the point of dangerous. Only 20 percent achieved good title in 2003. Today, car manufacturers also have to think to strengthen the body structure and side pillars.
6. FMVSS 216, Roof CrushSteel plates weighing more than 2,700 kg blasted ketepi's roof. In theory, to achieve good grades, roof must be able to withstand the load of four times the weight of the car.

Get refreshing luxury sedan to new model

INGOLSTADT - Get refreshing  to new model and however Audi's reluctant to tap more information about refreshing rains made ​​on this luxury sedan. However, the manufacturer is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany is calling the new technology will be pinned on the A4 facelift.

Audi just call changes made include a larger rear lights, spoiler and new grille and wheels with the most brand design.

While the new technology will be embedded in the form of MMI Touch infotainment system and monitor on headrests and more.

While cardiac pacemaker sector yet known exactly how the machine will be offered. Rumors will arm Audi A4 1.4L TSI engine capable of blowing power 122 hp and 180 hp.

Audi manufacturers a head start in preparing for the new vehicle. The German premium car manufacturer, said it would launch the latest generation  of A4 in 2014.

Reported Inautonews, Friday (28/12/2012) Audi calls new model of  A4's get a refresher in several lines. Whether it's improved screen performance and the addition of technology.

pretty umbrella girl makes the racer calm

pretty umbrella girl makes the racer calm before racing to begin. The racer could forget the tension to face the dangerous moment in the middle of race and circuit atmosphere.

Google's autopilot will be supported by Volvo, Toyota and Audi

Detroit - Google's autopilot will be supported by Volvo, Toyota and Audi. Previously, Google also has made a series of trials on autonomous cars since 2009 using many advanced equipment. Autonomous cars are expected to reduce the number of accidents in the world.

Because, when people do not concentrate on driving due to many things, the role can be replaced by a computer as an auto-pilot in the plane. And the state of Nevada in the United States was the first region to officially allow a car like this for free strolling territory.

The era of cars that can run without human driven closer now. After Google and Volvo showed the technology, now turn to Toyota and Audi are ready to show it.

Era of  car that can run autonomously without human piloted already staying will soon come and the technology that allows the car to run standalone was predicted to be the standard technology of a car in the future.

Toyota and Audi as reported by The Wall Street Journal and CNET quoted, did not want to miss to participate to meet the future trends. Similar technology was planned to be their show at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to be held soon.

For Toyota, the Japanese manufacturer that will play the video showing one of Lexus cars are loaded with a variety of sensors. The statement "Research 'advanced active safety' will lead the industry into a new era (the car) automatically."

Meanwhile, according to the representative said Audi will also show the same ability in the show, including the ability to make the car to find a parking space itself and then park itself without the need of a human behind the wheel.

Civic, Jazz and CR-V on pressures

London -Reported by Reuters, Honda's UK plant produces the Civic, Jazz and CR-V.

This is certainly an irony of its own, because last year Honda expects will experience a surge in demand and will open 500 new jobs.

But in fact, the increase in sales is not teralisasi, with sales in Spain and Greece are the most severe.

 Pressure on the European automotive industry continues to whack. Honda recently announced they will lay off 800 workers at the Swindon plant.

Layoffs to be done because the Honda car sales figures continue to weaken because of the crisis in Europe. Layoffs would likely be done by the second quarter of 2013.

Nothing wrong with Ford Fusion Hybrid

Detroit - Ford himself said in their calculations, if the owner of the Ford Fusion Hybrid used cars normally within a period of 5 years, then this car could potentially help motorists to save about U.S. $ 6,850 or approximately USD 66 million when compared to conventional engine vehicles.

The company also said that they do a hybrid car sales at record pace with more than 19,000 units expected to be sold throughout the year.

"In fact, the C-MAX becomes fastest-selling hybrid has sold up to 8030 units in October and November, two months of the first C-MAX in the marketplace," the company said as quoted by the New York Times.

After being sued because they sold the dream as an economical car, car manufacturers to prove that their hybrid car is fuel efficient. In recent testing, the Ford Fusion Energy plug-in hybrid scoring efficiency rate of up to 42 km / liter.

The figure was printed by the Ford Fusion Energy plug-in hybrid models in 2013 were tested according to the standard methods of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

In testing, the Fusion Energy efficiency is to score points in the city to 92 mpg or 39.1 km / liter.

While the efficiency rate at higher motorway reaching 108 mpg, or about 45.9 km / liter. So if averaged, the efficiency of this car is 100 mpg or 42.5 km / liter.

Ford's test results as a federal lawsuit against the current as they face before failing to substantiate claims fuel efficiency of their two cars, C-Max and Fusion, as advertised.

Two cars 2013 model year Ford has an efficiency that advertised 47 mpg or about 19.9 km / liter, but the penggutat class action in the Eastern District Court of California said that Ford's marketing campaign was false and misleading.

Plaintiff, Richard Pitkin of Roseville, California, wants Ford to pay back a car that he and other car owners and cancel the purchase.

While McCuneWright law firm handling the case also wants Ford to stop false advertising and misinformation fix it.

These same law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Hyundai-Kia over the same issue and sue Toyota over unintended acceleration cases that had a scene.

In testing the 'real world' does Consumer Reports magazine, a hybrid C-Max is only able to record the level of efficiency of 37 mpg or 15.7 km / liter, 21 percent lower than Ford claims.

While Fusion in testing only recorded 39 mpg or 16.5 km / liter or 8 mpg less than the claims of Ford. In fact, 80 percent of cars tested this magazine usually only about 2 mpg disputing claims by the same method that was also done by the manufacturer of the EPA method.

For differences on these results, EPA said that they will review the results of both.

"In advertising and marketing campaigns for cars, Ford claims that the C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid reached 47 miles per gallon," said the firm in a lawsuit McCuneWright.

"These materials are helping Ford achieve record sales for the two months of the first C-Max Hybrid, defeating his rival, Toyota hybrid (above) led the sales, but there is a problem. Ads are false," lugasnya.