Best-selling models in the international market in 2012

SEOUL-Best-selling models in the international market in 2012 is in the B-segment Rio with sales of 466,826 units. KIA Sportage compact CUV segment in the C-segment Cerato and known as Forte sold 359,742 units and 352,226 units.

Optima which is a mid-size sedan in fourth position with 259,551 unit rate. While Sorento SUV segment occupies the fifth position with sales of 219,154 units.

"2012 was an important period of growth for the KIA, and the growth of new products KIA will continue in 2013, in which Kia will begin production of the next generation including eight variations on the body style to upgrade to the product all-new Carens and Soul, as well as the latest version of Optima , Sportage, and Rio, "said Thomas Oh, Executive Vice President & COO of Kia Motors Corporation.

Kia Motors Corporation today announced global car sales by the number of 2,710,017 units. This makes KIA automotive industry as one of the world's most rapid growth.

KIA annual sales reaching an increase of 9.3 percent and a record annual sales history for the first time with the achievement of a total of more than 2.7 million units.

In Europe, Kia posted sales reached 571,033 units, up 19.5 percent. In North America able to sell 635,399 units, up 15.4 percent. In China able to sell 512,167 units, up 11 percent. And through the general market sold 509,358 units, up 2.7 percent.

During the month of December 2012, the increase in sales achieved in Europe, China and South Korea on its own soil.

V12 engine with a capacity of 6.3 liters

MARANELLO-This year, Ferrari will introduce a successor to the iconic, Enzo, named F150. F15o Ferrari will use a V12 engine with a capacity of 6.3 liters. Machines capable of producing more than 750 horsepower (559 kW), and powered by an electric motor with a power 100 HP (74 kW) and torque of 270 Nm (200 lb-ft).

Ferrari F150  plan will be officially in the event the Geneva Motor Show 2013, March.

Ferrari's status as a manufacturer of luxury sports cars with an exorbitant price tag. Status will be retained kendato Ferrari automotive trend world is leaning toward a sports car with a small engine and low prices.

The trend is seen in the increased sales of sedans, SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and the entry-level car. Almost all major car manufacturers in the world could certainly have one of those variants.

Major competitors such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche or Aston Martin is currently also playing in the SUV class or model at a bargain price. But Ferrari did not have a plan.

The number one Ferrari Luca di Montezemolo said he led brand would not touch another model.

"You'd know if you want to put pasta or cooked fish," said Luca di Montezemolo told Auto Motor und Sport.

Cruze Debuts Flexible Vent Air Bag

Detroit,  -Cruze Debuts Flexible Vent Air Bag video which you can watch now.
 
Driver air bag ventilation is flexible both GM technology, used for products marketed in 2013. Previously, GM uses an air bag in the middle of the first in the world for a Chevrolet Traverse.

General Motors (GM), through one of the brands and models, introducing air bag (air bag) driver's first flexible vents are installed in the car. Brand and model of the first GM that uses pouches safety is the Chevrolet Cruze.
 
Flexible ventilation or air bags are designed to inflate bending more effectively while providing maximum protection during a crash. In addition, the air bag is also simpler than conventional air bags GM engineers assessed more expensive and complicated.

According to GM, the Institute for Highway Safety United States (NHTSA) is currently conducting tests on the 2013 Cruze uses air bag technology with this bari, which owns part of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) safety trials testing new cars.
 
Reportedly, the air bags, the Cruze get 5 stars from NTHSA equal to the value received in 2011 and 2012 for cars with air bags kecilnamun using a two-stage system.

The inflator
According to GM, a two-stage air bag system includes inflator nrumi because they have two, one at low speed and one high speed. New system, a single stage using a sensor that works on high-speed rendahdan. The size is more compact, lighter, flexible ventilation reduces the risk of injury to the driver when to expand.
 
According to GM, the results of tests on an air bag for the driver is able to withstand a variety of body postures. "This new air bag technology is the smart way to manage energy collisions," said Gay Kent, GM General Director of Vehicle Safety and crashworthiness.
 

using ethanol or E85 to make Nissan GT-R more powerful

RIO DE JANEIRO -However, the use of ethanol or E85, car power jumped to 580-600 horsepower. Capital cost to change all this achieved USD10.250 and includes the cost of installation.

 A user of the Nissan GT-R in Brazil are not satisfied with the energy released GT-R standard. With cold hands Jotech Motorsports, Nissan GT-R has a greater engine power.

Nissan GT-R with a twin-turbo V6 engine 3.8 liter, ideally have the power reaches 530 horsepower. However, these consumers want a sports car has a power of 600 horsepower.

There is still more potential to be extracted, in the hands of aftermarket tuner, Japanese supercar known as Godzilla is getting crazy. Jotech Motorsports, re setting the GT-R by using the number of ethanol fuel in Brazil.

By adding new injectors, spark plugs, fuel pump, intake manifold, air filter and HKS exhaust and ECU tweaking, Jotech managed to increase engine power between 550 and 570 horsepower (measured at the wheels) on the use of 93 RON fuel.

two umbrella girls walk in front of me

two umbrella girls walk in front of me when i want to come in into the circuit. Both looks charming and it's very good moment to watch them walking and they're accompanied by blue umbrellas.

This Toyota Crown looks girly

Toyota City, - Crown pink is not modified and it looks girly, but the painting process in the factory. Thus, the results are definitely better than any home modifications. Well, for women entrepreneurs or officials who want more exist, can be ordered directly from Japan. Suitable also for men "tomboy" who want to have a different view.

Check out at the same time at the launch by Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan.

Welcoming Christmas 2012 and New Year 2012, Toyota launched two new models of Crown, the Royal and Athlete in Japan (12/25/2012). Sedan full size, usually identical to the figure of a man of mature and well-established or official with a choice of favorite colors of black, white, silver or gray.

But, this time Toyota a bit "eccentric". Crown Athlete introduced pink because they want to target women who want to remain invisible established "rich" but trendy. Use this color, it looks like Toyota is inspired by socialite Paris Hilton who got pink Bentley and Nicki Minaj, and British artist Katie Price with a Range Rover, Lotus Alicia Keys or VW Beatle Heidi Klum. Toyota would position the Crown to be one of the alternative choices among "the haves" for more exist in the way and distract the eye.

Exotic Ferrari F150 supercar in all advanced technology

Apparently, the Ferrari F150 supercar will not be alone a vehicle with advanced propulsion systems next year. Because McLaren also plans to launch a supercar that also carries the P1 hybrid system.

There was also a tough opponent from the camp through the model of Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid that is no less sophisticated.


One of the most important cars in the last decade is the replacement for the Enzo Ferrari supercar named by F150. Exotic vehicles will be introduced in the coming weeks.

Ferrari has released several pieces of an image that is still shrouded vehicles and introduce some of the technology of the vehicle. But so far, most are still kept secret.

Many readers who can not wait too long. Design Iacoski then publish the latest custom picture gives us a little idea what kind of look like the Ferrari F150 later.

Image rendering shows an evolution of the Enzo with some elements inspired by experiments Ferrari FXX racing car and Ferrari Formula 1 racing car. This is very reasonable because the chairman Flavio Manzoni F150 design has previously stated that he wants F1-inspired car.

The figure also shows that the F150 looks a lot like applying advanced aerodynamic package, such as active flaps in the front bumper.

At Ferrari F12 Berlinetta variant, the device open to direct air to the brake cooling duct, but it will be active only when operating at high temperatures to minimize air resistance.

In addition, the front snout and lights are also designed to improve downforce aka compressive force downward by channeling air to the top of the vehicle.

F150 vehicle body, made entirely from carbon fiber monocoque developed more than three years ago. While the design is menggawangi Rory Byrne, who is none other technical leaders Ferrari Formula 1 racing team.

He himself chose and sort four different types of carbon fiber monocoque body construction and planning materials with the same standards of Formula 1 racing cars.

Ferrari claims that the end result is a monocoque body that is able to present the torsional rigidity and stiffness of 27% that is 22% better than the Ferrari Enzo.

The structure will also be slightly smaller while enlarging the size of F150 will be equal to 458 Italia although he will carry the V12 engine and a hybrid system.

The engine itself is an evolution of the 6.2-liter unit belongs F12 Berlinetta with additional Hy-KERS hybrid Ferrari designed to increase power while lowering emissions.

Ferrari claims compared with non-hybrid engine, this engine only had a 10% reduction in acceleration from 0 to 200 km / h, yet CO2 emissions could be cut by up to 40%.

The system also allows the application of torque vectoring, traction control and brake force distribution are entirely beneficial to maningkatkan speed on the track.

Battery components made to optimize the weight and output, so that the components of the electric power generation F150 has a power to weight ratio equivalent to Formula 1 racing car. The total power generated by the engine F150 could be able to achieve 920 horsepower, while the total weight of the vehicle will not be more than 1,100 kg.

Two of the world's car manufacturers will faces more challenges

Melbourne, - Two of the world's car manufacturers will faces more challenges this year. Automotive market in Australia is very promising. However, the car market is very competitive. Every car manufacture must work harder to win that competition.

Two of the world's car manufacturers have a long history of success in Australia, namely General Motors (GM) and Ford, now get recessive to chase Toyota's sales growth in the country. According to Bloomberg today, Toyota's sales rose 20 percent last year compared with 2011. As a result, Japan's # 1 producer is getting way ahead of General Motors that relies on local product and brand Holden.


The new record
Sales of new cars in Australia with a population of 23 million, up 10 per cent last year - setting a new record - that is 1.1 million units. This figure is similar to car sales in Indonesia last year with a population of 248 million. (The population is calculated at the same time, 2012).

The type of vehicle is the fastest growing large SUVs and pickup 4x4, both up 25 percent. SUV sales rose by almost 62,000 units over the past year or 3/5 of the total market growth. Meanwhile, Toyota's sales rose to 218,176 units from 181,624 units.

Meanwhile, Ford has been making cars in Australia since the Model T in 1925, production continued to decline. Even his flagsip, Falcon has decreased since July last year. This model is manufactured in Australia since 1960, the last year sales fell 26 percent and no longer in the top 10 best-selling models.

Among the top10, namely Commodere Holden and Holden Cruze, reported sales down 25 and 14 percent.


Domestic
Reported Similarly, Toyota's sales rose as a stronger Australian dollar exchange rate against the United States. As a result, consumers prefer imported cars than the original made in Australia.

Based on data released by Australia's Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries today, Mazda and Hyundai also left Ford. As a result, sales of imported cars rose 12 percent to 972,236 units. In contrast, domestic-made cars fell 1.5 message to 139 796 units.

The cars are made in Australia continues to experience a decline in sales due to price competition from imports. As a result, the three manufacturers who have factories in Australia, such as Holden, Toyota and Ford, last year had to reduce the workforce to 1,000.

On the other Australian government lowered import tariffs until halfway up a 5 message since 2010. Instead, to support the car industry in the country, also disbursed 5.4 billion dollar aid package Australia or (Rp 54.6 trillion) by 2020.

Mazda3 sellers
Because the price of imported cars more competitive, for the second time - in a row - Mazda3 managed a best-selling car in Australia last year.
Might Mazda3, ending the dominance of Australia's best-selling model for the past 15 years, the Holden Commodore assemblies country. Last year, sales of the Mazda3 in Australia reached 44,000 units, up 6.5 percent from 2011.

Rugged Sport Coupe concept

TOKYO -It details the crossover from Toyota is still limited. Toyota is still storing the data meeting the technical details of variants are developed based on the design of Rugged Sport Coupe concept.

 Toyota not remain silent about the Nissan Juke crossover successfully dominate the segment. The Japanese giant manufacturers are designing to be a direct competitor crossover Juke.

As reported Inautonews (12/01/2013), crossover is prepared Toyota that was developed with a base variant Rugged Sports Coupe concept. The concept model was first introduced in 2011 in Chicago.

Toyota really hope crossover model with a design style Rugged Sports Coupe may soon get the green light to be directly produced and marketed to the global automotive market.

Crossover Toyota will likely be using the same platform with the Yaris or Corolla. Toyota will also prepare hybrid engine models for this crossover.

What kind of Gorgeous supercar coupe you like?

Last number of five best sportcar is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. Gorgeous supercar coupe model 6.2 liter V8 engine capacity. Generating 622 horsepower, with acceleration from 0-100 km / h in just 3.7 seconds. This SLS AMG is priced around USD200.

2012 a good year for the development of a super car. There are some cars with engines of birth and great power in the last year.

As reported Carbuzz (01/01/2013), there are some supercar which was considered as the best this year. Super car that could be an inspiration for the next supercar presence.

Starting with the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. Powered by a V12 engine with a capacity of 6.5 liters with 700 horsepower power. Engine coupled with a seven-speed automatic transmission, capable of running from 0 to 100km/jam just three seconds before reaching a top speed of 350 km / h.

Further Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Present at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012 and, F12 Berlinetta has an advantage with the body lighter, smaller, and more powerful engine than the 599 GTB.

F12 powered by a 6.3L V12 engine that can generate power of 730 horsepower with a maximum torque reaches 509 lb-ft. Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 3.1 seconds was able to penetrate and acceleration of 0 to 200 km / h in 8.5 seconds

The third place was the SRT Viper from Chrysler manufacturers from the United States. This super car can compete with rows of fast cars from Europe. Capacity of 8.4 liter V10 engine, can reach 640 horsepower power.

Proceed with the Aston Martin Vanquish. This British-born supercar has a V12 engine with a capacity of 6.0 liters. Engine capable of producing 565 horsepower power. Supecar looks gorgeous with a body made ​​of carbon fiber and luxurious interior design.

Silver AURIS and YARIS Hybrid're very actractive in Europe

PARIS -Silver AURIS and YARIS Hybrid're very actractive in Europe.  Japanese manufacturer Toyota, has spread as much as 500 thousand units of hybrid variant in blue continent, Europe. Models to-500 thousand units of the Yaris Hybrid is silver produced in Valenciennes, France.

Fac hybrid is selling well enough in the European automotive market. Toyota Yaris Hybrid and rely Auris Hybrid as the primary sales in Europe, besides of course the Toyota Prius. These models have a price to compete with other brands of diesel variants.

Since the Prius was launched in Europe in 2000, sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrids have consistently reported an increase. And at the end of 2012, the overall Toyota recorded an increase of 15 percent of the total sales volume.
 
Toyota and Lexus hybrid models has 10 network spread across Europe. Starting from the B-segment Yaris Hybrid Model to premium full hybrid Lexus LS 600h. This year the family grew with the Prius + 7-seater Prius and Prius Plug-in.

In 2010, the Auris Hybrid, first produced at the Burnaston factory, England. Auris Hybrid's status as a new player in the market at competitive C-segment. While the hybrid luxury vehicle segment, there are variants of the Lexus CT 200h, GS 450h, ES 300h, RX 450h and LS 600h.

 silver Toyota Yaris Hybrid will be sent to Mr. Pierre SCHILDER, as manager of Euro Media France. This is done with a ceremonial handover in GTA NOISY, Noisy-le-Grand, near the city of Paris.

In detail, Toyota has sold 375,000 units and 125,000 units of Toyota models Lexus full hybrid in Europe.

the Family Car of the Year 2012

LONDON -Do you know  the Family Car of the Year 2012? It  finally come to  BMW 3-Series Touring.

 BMW 3-Series Touring was introduced earlier this year. The dimensions are 97 mm longer than the model sedanm with a wheelbase 50 mm longer than the F30.

Glass rear window can be opened for access include goods, luggage capacity reaches 35 liters of total 495 lites. BMW 320d Touring is equipped 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine, four-cylinder engine. Engine produces a total output of 135 kW and 270 Nm of torque.


BMW 320d Touring variant was unveiled as the Family Car of the Year 2012, the choice of leading automotive media from the UK, Top Gear.

Previously, Top Gear has chosen the best supercars in the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta fall. Now Top Gear choosing Family Car of the Year 2012, which was attributed to new cars, BMW Touring 32d.

"The dimensions are quite small but very briefly, this makes it easy to get around town and also driving long distances. BMW 320d Touring is best as a family car, "said Top Gear as quoted Inautonews.

Four smiling umbrella girls

Four smiling umbrella girls unveil their generousity to all. They give cheerful atmostphere that day.