Get the latest auto and car reviews, articles and stories from automotive experts related topics in addition to the latest auto industry related news articles and automotive know how articles
2/4/13
Freddy Mercury-owned Rolls-Royce 1974 on auction
Coys Auctions, the auction house will sell Freddy Mercury-owned Rolls-Royce 1974 as part of an auction this weekend's Autosport International estimated selling price of between 9,000 to 11,000 pounds.
In 1979 the management company of Freddy Mercury, Goose Productions Ltd bought a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1974 to be given to the former Queen frontman.
The car is a true nobility that owned Goose Productions for use by Freddy Mercury until the death of the legendary star in November 1991. Since then sister Mercury pick up and keep.
Silver Shadow 1974 was last used for musical performances premiere of 'We Will Rock You' in 2002. This vehicle has passed the roadworthy certificate valid until February of this year.
Silver Shadow made in several versions from 1965 to 1980. He is the first Rolls-Royce product that utilizes a monocoque design. He also brings the latest innovations in the form of his day disc brakes and rear suspension independent models.
2/3/13
F15 will get the latest technology
MUNICH-The successor to the BMW X5 already widely known. New BMW X5 2014 had a code name F15. The news circulating, next generation BMW X5 will be available in August.
With the start of production of the BMW F15, will end production of the BMW X5 or the current generation has the code name E70 in July.
The new generation of the BMW X5 or F15 will get the latest technology xDrive all-wheel drive system, along with new engine options, 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel and gasoline engines as well.
While variants X5M, will still use gasoline twin-turbocharged V8 engine. BMW X5 2014 adopted a new design architecture, known as "model X for All".
BMW will also use 7-seater configuration on the new BMW X5, the SUV with the body bongsor. BMW X5 reconcile this with the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
German luxury car manufacturer, BMW, will immediately terminate the service period X5 variant in the middle of this year. BMW will provide the opportunity for the successor to the popular SUV.
Mecatecno T12 for your kids
BARCELONA - Mecatecno T12 has adopted disc brakes on the front. While the 16-inch wheels using alloy wheels wrapped in tires hoe for off-road terrain.
T12 0.75 kW electric motor equipped with three battery capacity 9AH 36V and is able to make these tiny motors run until 28 kph. With fully charged batteries, small motors capable of driving up to 2 hours.
Mecatecno electric motorcycle manufacturers to make motorcycles for children. Producers from Barcelona, Spain was dubbed Mecatecno T12.
Reported by autoevolution, Friday (11/01/2013) Trial Bike motorcycle-style small is intended for kids between the ages of 6 to 10 years. T12 Mecatecno created as an early stage of the child to learn motorcycle.
With a weight of 28.7 pounds, it seems this bike is not too heavy for children aged 6-10 years. The simple model will be easier to drive.
Will this concept car be popular?
Paris - According to the plan, reported by auto express, Saturday (12/01/2013) Renault captur will be built at Renault's plant in Valladolid in Spain.
Popularity Nissan Juke at the global level is very strong. Because of this, many brands try to fight it. But for the new Renault car, the Juke is a brother.
The car that has a name is actually captur Renaut has been shown in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011 and the production version will make its debut in the same year.
Renaut captur built on the same platform that is also used by the new Renault Clio and Nissan Juke. The length of the car is 4120 mm, making it longer than the Clio's in the numbers 3986 mm but slightly shorter than the Juke which stands at 4135 mm.
As designed, the design of the car was built under the supervision of Renault design boss, Laurens van den Acker.
Featuring two-tone exterior as standard, captur followed design themes established by the new Clio, the new design in lighting and a large emblem on the facia Renault.
At the rear, this car looks short tail flowing from the Pilar-C to help make captur look more dynamic than the Juke - and arguably more interesting.
Renault claims that captur is designed so that the occupants of the cabin feels like the SUV and MPV not all models will come with keyless entry, hill start assist and parking sensors as standard.
While the kitchen was redone have a choice of petrol and diesel engines. For diesel, captur plucks Clio diesel engines that are environmentally friendly because it produces only 96g/km of CO2 emissions, the figure is much smaller than the Juke 1.5 dCi emits 129g/km emissions.
Honda Acura NSX brings light exterior design
DETROIT-Honda alone will not produce the NSX in the next two years. But definitely, Acura NSX will be designed in the United States. NSX uses middle V6 engine coupled to an electric motor. Conventional engines drive the rear wheels and the electric motor drives the front wheels to give all-wheel locomotion.
A supercar charming with Honda emblem attached to the body on display at the Detroit Motor Show 2013. The car is a concept of sport Honda NSX or Acura NSX.
A Honda NSX concept has been revised to take part in the Detroit Motor Show. Visible light exterior design that has been modified to reinforce the new NSX design lines. The public also was able to see the interior of the car for the first time.
Reportedly, this supercar being developed in the U.S., and will be produced two years. Honda officials said it was awaiting a response from the public to provide revisions to the production version of the NSX in the future.
"This project will continue to grow, we wanted to reflect that with an amazing concept with just a slight change in the exterior. Our focus is creating a modern car. All must be futuristic, simple but with a qualified technical detail," said Jon Ikeda, chief design Acura.
Ikeda stresses that exist in Detroit currently only a concept. Everything can be further developed until the official launch of NSX. The interior of the dashboard to the center console looks using carbon fiber materials.
"The key is that the interior design creates no relationship between humans and machines. A performance car needs good visibility, intuitive controls and a quality interior that allows the driver to focus up," said Ikeda.
2/2/13
X-treme Street Mini 125 will compete to Kawasaki KSR
TOKYO - MSX125 be equipped machine with typical Honda injection system, PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) with a capacity of 125cc. With a four-speed transmission, power generated at 9.7 horsepower.
In the legs look stocky this tiny bike with shock up-side down in the front and monoshock at the rear. While the 12-inch alloy wheels adopted by dressing like a bigger tire size 120/70-12 in front and 130/70-12 rear.
Honda set up a new model to be produced at its facilities in Thailand. This new model is touted as the next generation of the Honda Monkey last produced in 1963.
Honda calls MSX125. MSX125 name stands for X-treme Street Mini 125. This motor will enliven minimoto classes that have been occupied by the Kawasaki KSR.
MSX125 look very strong with supermoto design. It can be seen from the motocross on the design of the body and the seat.
Headlights MSX125 apply rear projector models while using LEDs. Panel indicators presented fairly complete even this bike. Using Speedometer using the LCD screen, in addition to the information presented includes cruising range, fuel indicator and clock.
fuel efficiency of new cars in the United States
Detroit, - Fuel efficiency of new cars in the United States is better and better. One of car manufactures, Toyota Motor Corporation admitted, selling whole car hibrida's increasing almost 83 percent last year, which is 236,659 units of the Prius comes with several variants. Ford admitted, compact car sales rose 29 percent to 316,000 units, ternasuk C-Max hybrid, 13,309 units.
Fuel consumption of new cars in the United States throughout the 2012 growing economy, to 23.8 mpg (10.1 kpl), while the previous year 22.5 mpg (9.5 kpl). This is the best result based on the results of research by the University of Michigan since 2008.
The researchers, Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute - quoted by Autonews (05/01/2013) - say, meningkatkany car sales more efficient and environmentally friendly technology such as hybrid and electric, making the fuel consumption decreases. Fuel consumption is calculated based on the claim on new car stickers.
U.S. auto sales rose 18 percent last year. Special pickup, up 9 percent. While compact cars such as the Chevrolet Spark, Smart ForTwo, Fiat 500 and Scion iQ, the highest growth for small passenger cars. Fiat 500 managed to double its sales to 43,772 units and the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid three-fold, to 23,461 units.
Modified Arlen Ness Peugeot RCZ
PARIS-As reported Inautonews, Peugeot RCZ is made by Arlen Ness custom motorcycle professionals Arlen Ness. This car comes with two accent exterior color, accented with matte black, wearing new wheels with unique design.
In addition, the Peugeot RCZ Arlen Ness also adopted a high-performance Brembo brakes and Ohlins shock absorbers, a sport suspension that can be adjusted as needed, as well as several other excellent features.
Under the hood of the Peugeot RCZ is stored Arlen Ness 1.6 liter THP engine unit. Termignoni exhaust system and a sport air filter high pressure. Machines capable of producing a total output of over 200 horsepower with an additional 44 HP (32 kW).
Peugeot to move quickly to introduce a new variant of a sports coupe, the RCZ. It is a limited edition variant of the RCZ, named Arlen Ness. This model was introduced at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy.
Peugeot's latest creation is a special edition of the RCZ, using the name of Arlen Ness, the name of the modifier.
Lamborghini Urus Concept uses a new engine
BOLOGNA-Lamborghini Urus Concept uses a new engine with a capacity of 6.0 liter W12 taken from Bentley. Or a V8 engine with a capacity of 4.0 liters. The price offered was the range of USD200 thousand.
Lamborghini will decide on the continuation of the status Urus SUV production this year. Similarly, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann, announced the plan.
Earlier, the Italian supercar manufacturer was impressed stalling to take a decision regarding this Urus. The final decision will be taken at the end of the fast is not it.
When you have a green light to go into production soon, the Lamborghini Urus SUV is expected to be present to the global market in 2017.
"This year we will decide about the Urus. This was not the plan is delayed, because it will present a new Lamborghini Urus 2017. We have not decided all of them, because they see the target, "said Stephan Winkelmann as reported Inautonews.
If so produced, Lamborghini Urus SUV SUV variants will meet with other super-brands such as Bentley EXP 9 F, Volkswagen Touareg, Porsche Cayenne or Audi Q7.
2/1/13
boosting sales of Vespa LX125 scooter
PUNE - For your information, the Vespa LX125 armed with machine LEADER 4-Tak, single cylinder, 2 valve 124cc capacity. Mechanical heart was capable of producing power up to 7.4 kW with peak torque of 9.1 Nm.
Piaggio Vespa real big name does not guarantee success in the Indian market its products. It is seen from the lack of sales of Vespa LX125 scooter in the land of Hindustan.
Reported by Autocar India, Friday (11/01/2013) in the last eight months, only selling Piaggio Vespa LX125 25 thousand. While total sales of scooters in India for 2012 reached 2.5 million units.
To attract more buyers, Piaggio India was forced to cut the price of the Vespa LX125. This method is expected to boost sales of Piaggio in India.
To note, the Vespa LX125 previously removed at 74,590 rupees. To model this year the prices offered 68,827 rupee.
Who is the unofficial King of Road/street?
Brussels - Who is the unofficial King of Road? What we are thinking of related question? Probably we assume the question related to motorcycle gang. Am I right.
European security police, Europol warned of potential war between the motorcycle gang who were fighting over territory. Motorcycle gang war that could have happened at any time.
Europol as reported by the Mirror, said the criminal motorcycle gangs from America, Canada and Australia have landed in Europe, with weapons and grenades.
Bike gangs like Comancheros and Rebels from Australia, Rock Machine from Canada, and the Mongols and the Vagos of America. Their arrival in Europe is increasing friction with motorcycle gangs in Europe.
Gangs rumored to have started recruiting militants, the hooligans, and former military, even though they do not have a driver's license or no bike at all.
Europol to ask the police in the UK to monitor the movement of these motorcycle gangs. They fear a biker wars in the 1990s that resulted in 12 people dead and about 100 injured.
One of the gang violence in the European public is sticking in the deaths of members of Hells Angel Gerry Tobin who died at the hands of members of The Outlaws.
He was shot dead while riding his Harley-Davidson in 2007.
See also 10 Most Dangerous Motorcycle Gang in the World.
large motorcycle gang (Motorcycle Club / MC) in some countries often identified with acts of criminal behavior. Some of them are even known quite cruel. Geng anywhere?
From various sources compiled by AFP, at least 50 motorcycle gang in the world. They are scattered in some areas, but mostly in the United States.
Here are 10 most dangerous motorcycle gang in the world of international men's magazine Ask-Men, Tuesday (07/17/2012):
Hells Angels MC
The gang is probably the most famous big motor in the world. Not only because of the number of members spread throughout the universe, until the criminal cases committed by the followers.
Based in Fontana, California, USA, is a manufacturer of drug gangs, involved in the assault, extortion, murder, money laundering and motorcycle theft.
Hells Angels members spread across nearly 27 countries and is touted as the most threatening criminals on six continents. Members enrolled to 4,000 people.
Hells Angels gang also one that has quite a lot of enemies. But they were much affiliated with other gangs because they feel there are enough members.
Abutre's Moto Clube
Motorcycle gang was formed in Brazil. Their criminal activity by police records are drug distribution, assault and prostitution. Name Abutre when interpreted meaningfully vultures.
In the records Wikipedia, motorcycle gang was formed 20 years ago and continues to grow until now. Their membership spread to neighboring countries in Argentina, even to Spain, Japan and the United States. In these countries they call themselves Vultures.
The Rebels MC
Motorcycle gang who was born in Australia is famous for its variety of criminal records. They were allegedly involved in armed violence, drugs, smuggling, tax evasion, assault, to money laundering.
The latest data, there are 2,000 members of the Rebels MC are spread across 70 of the country kangaroos. They moved around a lot while running criminal activity.
The Rebels are the enemy bebubuyutan Bandidos gang. Not a few lives are falling apart as the two groups fought.
Solo Angeles Club De Motocicletas
Motorcycle gang based in Tijuana, Mexico's, formed in the 1960s. They are a large motorcycle gang active in the United States and Mexico border.
Many crimes committed by members of the motorcycle gang was smuggling arms, drugs and humans. Not a few cases of murder and prostitution are also produced by this motorcycle gang.
Solo Angeles motorcycle gang affiliated with the Hells Angels and other heinous the Mongols.
Sons of Silence MC
Motorcycle gang is headquartered in Colorado, USA. Criminal activity they are about the same as other motorcycle gangs, namely murder, assault, drugs, prostitution, money laundering and arms smuggling.
FBI puts this motorcycle gang as the five most dangerous gangs in the United States. Their membership spread across 12 states. Even in Germany, this gang is growing.
Not a few who associate them with the Nazis. Acts of cruelty they had filmed in a television show called Gangland.
Vagos MC or Green Nation
MC or Vagos motorcycle gang known as the Green Nation is headquartered in San Bernardino, California, United States. They formed since the 1960's and continue to spread its membership to Mexico.
Currently, they are members there were 300 people. Some of the members are having a problem with a variety of criminal cases such as drug trafficking, guns, murder, theft, witness intimidation, prostitution, rape and kidnapping.
Motorcycle gang was the target of the FBI and ATF, two law enforcement agencies in the United States. Vagos is also known as a green nation, not because he cared about the environment, but because of the green color of their organization.
Warlcoks MC
Based in Pennsylvania, USA, has recorded Warlocks motorcycle gang member to 100 people. They are involved in various crimes, ranging from drug, money laundering and prostitution.
Motorcycle gang is quite exclusive because it did not want too many recruits. They only filled by white people.
The gang is known for its motto: "To find us you must be great, to catch us you have to be quick, to beat us you must be kidding."
Formed in San Leon, Texas, United States, these gangs are involved in drug cases, not only distribute but also manufacture illicit goods. They are also heavily involved in the case of weapons, money laundering, and murder.
Since 1960, the Bandidos gang always wear their trademark emblem, the gunman who wear distinctive hats Mexico.
"To hell with the world. Prohibited We are hanging by your parents," as their motto.
Currently, the Bandidos have a membership of 2,500 people spread across 14 countries and 4 continents. They are the sworn enemy of Hells Angels gang.
Outlaws MC
As the name implies, a motorcycle gang based in McCook, Illinois, United States of America is quite often involved in cases of violations of the law. They are thought to be a drug manufacturer, bombing, bribery, murder, intimidation, kidnapping, money laundering to robbery.
Another name for this is gang AOA or the American Outlaws Association. Since its founding in the 1930s, the gang has a membership of 1,700 people spread across 176 regions in the U.S. and 12 other countries.
The U.S. law enforcement gang categorize this as the most dangerous gang in the Midewast.
Mongols MC
This is a bike gang leader whose cruelty inspired by Mongolia, Genghis Khan. Established since the 1970's, the gang was composed of 600 people, spread across the United States.
Activities criminal gang based in California, USA, consists of drug distribution, money laundering, robbery, extortion, murder, assault and intimidation.
ATF, the U.S. anti-drug law enforcement agencies assess motorcycle gang is a gang of the most vile and dangerous in the U.S.. They allied with the Bandidos, Outlaws, Sons of Silence, and hostile to the Hells Angels.
Reevu's camera in helmet
London, - To get camera in helmet, it must be ordered online through the official website at reevu.com. It's available for several color options and sold at prices starting at 300 euros.
Reevu, released a camera-equipped helmet back to the type of MSX-1. As a result, the driver can monitor conditions such as using the mirror behind the middle of the car.
The picture shown above was captured on camera inside the visor. Claimed not reduce the concentration of the driver. Explained, helmets have passed the test of safety and security DOT and ECE, but not sold to the public.
the new platform of UKL1
Autocar proclaim that this car is one of 23 new BMW and MINI cars that will use the new platform of UKL1 which will be out in 2014.
In this car there is a 2.0-liter aluminum engine. Which already has a turbocharged engine is said to be capable of spraying power up to 300 bhp.
For the price, the car is inspired by the BMW Z3 BMW officials will have the cheapest price among the family of BMW Z.
Although berpenggarak front wheel, BMW promises that the car will be presenting the sensation of driving the same cars rear wheel.
Competition among global automakers increasingly stringent. This makes the BMW wants to continue to innovate and now BMW is reportedly preparing a new roadster that they berinama BMW Z2.
Roadster that will carry the drive system front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive sports car that will be in-class entry-level BMW.
In this car there is a 2.0-liter aluminum engine. Which already has a turbocharged engine is said to be capable of spraying power up to 300 bhp.
For the price, the car is inspired by the BMW Z3 BMW officials will have the cheapest price among the family of BMW Z.
Although berpenggarak front wheel, BMW promises that the car will be presenting the sensation of driving the same cars rear wheel.
Competition among global automakers increasingly stringent. This makes the BMW wants to continue to innovate and now BMW is reportedly preparing a new roadster that they berinama BMW Z2.
Roadster that will carry the drive system front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive sports car that will be in-class entry-level BMW.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)