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4/27/13
Maruti Suzuki India takes a chance of two diesel
New Delhi:The company, Maruti Suzuki India, sees a growing demand for diesel vehicles, particularly in the Swift hatchback, sedan DZire and Ertiga due to the rapid rise in gasoline prices in one to one and a half years. absolutely, takes a chance for two diesel.
largest passenger car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India, plans to launch two diesel engined cars at the end of 2014 and appears to Suzuki Japan is developing its own two diesel engines to India in order to meet the increasing demand for diesel vehicles in the country.
CNBC-TV18 reports that Suzuki in Japan is developing diesel engines 1.0 liter and 1.4 liter for the Indian market.
Maruti current 1.3-liter turbodiesel engine memafaatkan multi-jet from Fiat India branch through a deal that says Fiat India Automobiles provides the 1.3-liter diesel engine to Maruti for three years from 2012.
4/26/13
Nascar sensation with Rossi
Charlotte, - wow, it's wonderful when we see Rossi try something new. That'r right, NASCAR SENSATION WITH ROSSI.
"It is interesting studying the driving feeling! High speed and feels nice in the corner. On the inside of the track, the grip is very much as if the car glued on the tarmac and not skid. I enjoy it," said Rossi after trying a couple of laps.
Then, how to record time The Doctor? No time is released the team, but Busch said that the best time Rossi was able to enter in the top 15 Nationwide Series race indeed. Based on the data in this circuit in 2012, the possibility of time Rossi achieved in the range of 30.454 seconds in one lap.
"He's doing pretty good. Started a little slow, and it does not matter. Lap but every time he did note improvements. Excellent for the first time on this car," Busch explained.
After riding the Yamaha M1 at Circuit Austin, Texas, and earned sixth place, Valentino Rossi stopped by the Charlotte, North Carolina, to drive a NASCAR car that only turns to the left. On the track, The Doctor - nicknamed Rossi - See also sponsored NASCAR racer supplement drink Monster Energy, Kyle Busch came under Busch's team Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry.
Busch, who won the last three races in the Nationwide Series, Rossi took around an oval circuit is 4 miles before he tried to direct. Once briefed on the pit, Rossi gush at speeds above 290 kph.
Cars with three wheels is still a strange thing
LONDON-Cars with three wheels is still a strange thing in the automotive world and many say the phenomenon is very unfortunate. The idea first came from tactics to outsmart the tax, because the three-wheel car is classified the same as a motorcycle, provide many advantages of lower cost.
This phenomenon is common in Britain, and of state Queen Elizabeth is a lot of three-wheel cars produced, even Reliant Robin has not changed for decades.
Robin was never destined to be a fast car, but he has served his duties properly. Advanced model with four-wheel production ever attempted, but it was soon realized that the effort is futile.
As a native British bicycle company, Raleigh Bicycle Company decided to stop all production of their cars tricycle in 1934, T. L. Williams and E. S. Thompson says there is still a future for the lightweight car.
Both decided to continue producing vehicles according to their own version Kettlebrook area, Tamworth, with the Reliant name.
In the second world war, they make a car that is similar to the van owned by Raleigh but more like a car. Starting with the primitive models, Regent, later followed by Regal models, and finally the legendary, Robin.
Robin is a big step because it has proved effective on the design and weight of the vehicle. Function is similar to the model of four-wheel car, just use a cheaper cost.
They have a home-based design of steel chassis with a weight of just 365 kilograms. Using a 750 cc engine V-twin to drive both rear tires with girbox three-speed transmission. The body is still using wood frame, this traditional method is common in that era.
On the front is only using one wheel like a motorcycle, the overall shape similar to a motorcycle that was given at the back of the box, turned it like that concept. Prototype was already getting permission since January 1935.
Robin went on to become the second most favorite car that uses a body made of fiberglass after the Corvette, and make the Reliant largest consumer of this material in Europe. Production starts from 1973 to 1981, but eventually resumed from 1989 and actually ended in 2002.
Design of Reliant Robin was still somewhat bizarre, even for a three-wheel car. Bependingin engine water placed on the front, very different from other similar models. Is a fact that the design is called 'Delta' is still not stable.
Frontman automotive show Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson, had rolled over several times in the episode when trying to prove the car is not a death trap as expressed by many owners of Reliant Robin.
4/25/13
Most current release of Honda Accord
It's woderful that most current Honda Accord will be released.
Honda officially sold ninth-generation of Accord. One variant to be launched is the VTi which is the cheapest variant.
By design, the change is quite large. Body look slimmer and smoother curve of the line. Compared to its predecessor, the headlights are thinner and have been using the projector and the daytime running light. Pattern width chrome trim on the grille were moved to the bottom and extending to either side resembles the letter "U". Vent underneath wider and shape of the house and the fog lamps turning into the box. While the rear design is more akin to the seventh generation, especially in the curve of the trunk and bumper. Brake lights look more elegant and more prominent than the surface of the body side.
When the automotive experts looked into the cabin, lots of new features. In the center of the dash there are 2 screen monitor, which the 7-inch has a function as intelligent multi-information display (i-MID). Being under it with a smaller size to operate audio with touch screen features. Also in the steering wheel now there is a button to set the cruise control system and auido.
There is the addition of several new technologies that are now owned by the lowest variance. Such as throttle control for more efficient driving called Econ mode activation button located on the dash right of steering wheel. Then there is the rearview camera on the left (lane watch) provide visual information invisible area (blind spot) that works when the left turn signal is active. Conditions on the left side will show up on the monitor. There are also regulatory cabin silence (active noise control) and hill start assist.
Power source, as reported previously using Earth Dream engine, i-VTEC, DOHC, direct injection with the same 2.4-liter capacity. Owned power down from 180 PS to 176 PS with 225 Nm of torque remains.
Honda officially sold ninth-generation of Accord. One variant to be launched is the VTi which is the cheapest variant.
By design, the change is quite large. Body look slimmer and smoother curve of the line. Compared to its predecessor, the headlights are thinner and have been using the projector and the daytime running light. Pattern width chrome trim on the grille were moved to the bottom and extending to either side resembles the letter "U". Vent underneath wider and shape of the house and the fog lamps turning into the box. While the rear design is more akin to the seventh generation, especially in the curve of the trunk and bumper. Brake lights look more elegant and more prominent than the surface of the body side.
When the automotive experts looked into the cabin, lots of new features. In the center of the dash there are 2 screen monitor, which the 7-inch has a function as intelligent multi-information display (i-MID). Being under it with a smaller size to operate audio with touch screen features. Also in the steering wheel now there is a button to set the cruise control system and auido.
There is the addition of several new technologies that are now owned by the lowest variance. Such as throttle control for more efficient driving called Econ mode activation button located on the dash right of steering wheel. Then there is the rearview camera on the left (lane watch) provide visual information invisible area (blind spot) that works when the left turn signal is active. Conditions on the left side will show up on the monitor. There are also regulatory cabin silence (active noise control) and hill start assist.
Power source, as reported previously using Earth Dream engine, i-VTEC, DOHC, direct injection with the same 2.4-liter capacity. Owned power down from 180 PS to 176 PS with 225 Nm of torque remains.
4/24/13
Past experiences of Porsche in motorcycles
Nevada, - this is about past experiences of Porsche when the first time meet motorcycles in production process. even though it was still in process until now.
On his way to the present, many manufacturers commonly make the car never display motorcycles. For example, Ferrari and Lamborghini with some variant of the two-wheeled, although not made by the manufacturer, but rather the work of the fans. But for Porsche, another story.A reporter for the weekly magazine Le Point-Auto Addict of France, Jacques Chevalier, allowed into secret storage owned Porsche in Area 51, a military airport area belongs to the U.S. Air Force in Southern Nevada. Here he found the old bike with Porsche logo with preserved condition, so one with a collection of old cars that the German manufacturer.Believed, that works in collaboration with Porsche designer named Hess. Judging from the pictures taken of Chevalier successful, many of the elements belonging to BMW motorcycles similar, especially the structure of the machine. Motorcycle classic black base color is already equipped premises on either side of the seat.Unclear whether found Chevalier is a production Porsche failed. But if true, most likely it is a motorcycle trial results, and then left alone and Porsche continue to make cars. Could imagine Porsche began producing motorcycles?
On his way to the present, many manufacturers commonly make the car never display motorcycles. For example, Ferrari and Lamborghini with some variant of the two-wheeled, although not made by the manufacturer, but rather the work of the fans. But for Porsche, another story.A reporter for the weekly magazine Le Point-Auto Addict of France, Jacques Chevalier, allowed into secret storage owned Porsche in Area 51, a military airport area belongs to the U.S. Air Force in Southern Nevada. Here he found the old bike with Porsche logo with preserved condition, so one with a collection of old cars that the German manufacturer.Believed, that works in collaboration with Porsche designer named Hess. Judging from the pictures taken of Chevalier successful, many of the elements belonging to BMW motorcycles similar, especially the structure of the machine. Motorcycle classic black base color is already equipped premises on either side of the seat.Unclear whether found Chevalier is a production Porsche failed. But if true, most likely it is a motorcycle trial results, and then left alone and Porsche continue to make cars. Could imagine Porsche began producing motorcycles?
4/23/13
DRS system is first fault of Alonso to make Ferrari being late
This is about what happen to Alonso in Sakhir circuit DRS system is first fault of Alonso to make Ferrari being late?
Mild impairment experienced by Fernando Alonso when competing in the series IV in Sakhir circuit, Bahrain (21/4) is also believed to be experienced by rivals. While the Ferrari driver was a disruption in the DRS system. In fact, when the start he showed his chances of being a winner in the race to take the 57 laps.
However, on lap 8 he was forced to drive the car to the pits to fix the fins on the rear wing was not functioning. Many expect him to change a tire, because it is accompanied by the time of repair.Beyond a doubt, one lap and then go again. This condition makes the position so slipped to 18th. With persistent struggle, a former world champion in 2005 and 2006 were able to improve his position. Had the seventh, but must return to the pits to change tires.
Finally, the struggle maximum touch finish eighth.Retreat from the fight in Malaysia due to a broken front wing, according to Alonso, the first sign of a messy this season. "We were very unlucky. Imagine, in four series twice already fared no good. Already then, within two laps had to pit twice," he recalls.But he believes that what happened to her would be experienced competitors. Race, he said, be very, very difficult.
Mild impairment experienced by Fernando Alonso when competing in the series IV in Sakhir circuit, Bahrain (21/4) is also believed to be experienced by rivals. While the Ferrari driver was a disruption in the DRS system. In fact, when the start he showed his chances of being a winner in the race to take the 57 laps.
However, on lap 8 he was forced to drive the car to the pits to fix the fins on the rear wing was not functioning. Many expect him to change a tire, because it is accompanied by the time of repair.Beyond a doubt, one lap and then go again. This condition makes the position so slipped to 18th. With persistent struggle, a former world champion in 2005 and 2006 were able to improve his position. Had the seventh, but must return to the pits to change tires.
Finally, the struggle maximum touch finish eighth.Retreat from the fight in Malaysia due to a broken front wing, according to Alonso, the first sign of a messy this season. "We were very unlucky. Imagine, in four series twice already fared no good. Already then, within two laps had to pit twice," he recalls.But he believes that what happened to her would be experienced competitors. Race, he said, be very, very difficult.
scaled target of Jenson Button for his team
Woking, - Jenson Button who failed to fulfill his ambition of a podium finish in Malaysia, called GP China as a beginning of the season. "Bringing home two points from two races at the beginning, nothing real yet. I think, everyone in the team will lift themselves up and really ready to compete and wants to compete with us," said Button.
Former world champion in 2009 was realized that he and the team again lost performance, so it is hoped perform in Shanghai later could be better than the two previous series. "The important thing for us, to go (Shanghai) this weekend with a clear focus, the sharpening power of ham [pear in all sessions and improve our understanding of the car," he explained.
Failed on the podium in the first two series (Australia and Malaysia), McLaren promised to demonstrate strength when competing in F1 Chinese GP, 14 April 2013. With capital identified some solutions, plus quite a long period of rest, make Woking headquarters in the UK, and is ready to make a breakthrough on the podium.
Finished ninth in Australia by Jenson Button and Sergio Perez in Malaysia are the best results plucked McLaren. Plus, Perez has not been so united with the MP4-28.
But, Martin Whitmarsh, team leader optimistic, with the hard work of the team during the pause is helpful McLaren could be more competitive when competing at the Shanghai circuit, this week. "Obviously, our performance in Australia and Malaysia are under high standards," said Whitmarsh.
Admittedly, three-week rest period has been a useful one. We have been fully engaged in further developing the MP4-28. Sure it can implement a number of changes related to the increased performance of the car.
4/22/13
Who's the owner of BMW 320i Turbo Alpina?
Owner of BMW 320i Turbo Alpina that gave the finishing touch to the vehicle so that it looks so perfect, except for a few cracks in the plastic part of the dash, due to age.
Vehicle this one is one of the three BMW 3-Series that is labeled with the brand Alpina E21 engine turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 2.3 liter engine instead of inline six-cylinder that we used to know.
This car was made in the late 1970s when BMW engine has not decided which one to use on his new 320 car. Finally it was decided to use the six-cylinder engine that makes the third prototype is more interesting and much sought after.
One such vehicle is offered on eBay with a tag of U.S. $ 24,990. Apparently one of the project leaders at BMW's engineers are Americans. He bought the E21 Alpina BMW prototype and take it home to Colorado.
He has added several components and accessories in the car, including: Package 'Hi-Lux' consisting of fog lights front and rear, spraying headlights, electric mirrors, sunroof and central lock and flashlight on the drawer, plus Behr AC compressor.
This vehicle is owned by the same person for 20 years, and before he decided to sell it, he has done a full restoration. Alpina 320i Turbo that went into the hands of new owners in 2011.
Meet with the past, like Maserati Ghibli 1968
Let's meet with the past, like Maserati Ghibli 1968. This car was really tough and enjoyable to take.
Ghibli Coupe manufactured between 1967 to 1973 with a total of 1,150 units. While more rare Spider version made between 1969 to 1973 as many as 125 units only.
Strange indeed if there is a bear to hide a Maserati Ghibli doupe 1968 beauty locked in the shed for 14 years. Luckily the car is stored in a dry environment making it easier restored.
Silverstone Auctions auction house had estimated the value of the car is in the range between 12,000 to 16,000 pounds, so it can be set aside funds for the new owner to fix the car.
The British auction house will sell it in the International Trophy Ghibli Sale on 17 May.
Ghibli is the creation of renowned designer Giorgetto Giugiaro who was then serving as head of the body of Italian design firm, Ghia. The vehicle was fitted with a 4.7 liter V8 engine-powered 330 hp, which became the most powerful Maserati engine at that time.
Engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission The car gran turismo able to make it accelerate from 0 to 96 km / h in just 6.0 seconds, while the maximum speed reaches 248 km / h. Maserati also offers the option of a 3-speed automatic transmission.
One of the highlights of the story of this car, it has poor fuel efficiency so that Maserati adopt a pair of 50-liter tank capacity on both sides of Ghibli to quench thirst diusungnya V8 engine.
4/21/13
real forebear of Nissan Leaf
One inherited by Tama is a front opening hood as the mouth of a crocodile that was not common at the time, but is now embraced by almost all types of cars.
In 1947 appeared Nissan Tama EV (electric vehicle) that was born from the allied forces trying to limit the supply of fuel to the country as a consequence of the Rising Sun country that lost the war.
This is a two-door car lead-acid battery powered which developed in post-war by aircraft engineers of the company Tachikawa Airplane Company. The company eventually changed its name to Tokyo Electric Motorcar Co..
The company again changed to Prince Motor Company and later joined by Nissan, which makes electric cars Tama, although not too strong, actually become part of the heritage of Nissan electric vehicles.
When testing by Japanese Ministry of transportation, Tama managed to roam as far as 96.3 km for all 'charge' with a maximum speed of 35.4 km / h using the motor voltage 36 volts.
4/20/13
The history of BMW from times to times
BMW has long history of their existance. You can observe the following stories about the history.
Here is The history of BMW from times to times. Although BMW is known as a manufacturer of luxury cars, at first not so. At awanya this company does not make the car, but make airplanes and motorcycles.
The first car built by BMW called the Dixi 3/15 and even then not their creation. Dixi is a true British Austin Seven and made in Germany Einsenach under license.
After that, the head of BMW Franz Josef Popp BMW memuutuskan that it was time to expand the business other than airplanes and motorcycles.
After the first World War, inflation was rampant in Germany. Selling luxury car when it was almost guaranteed to fail. That is why Popp creates cars are cheap and affordable.
For this purpose, he was appointed Professor Kamm Wunibald to design a revolutionary low-cost car. Sadly the vehicle failed and finally decided to build a BMW back Austin in 1927 in order to get to know the ins and outs of the automotive industry.
After successful for one year, and BMW bought Dixi company began installing blue logo with a white circle on a new car called the 3/15. The new model is different from the previous and evolved over the years under the supervision of Max Friz.
But the great depression that hit the world in 1930 just makes the BMW managed to sell 19,000 units of production for 4 years (1927-1932). When the models 3/15 DA consists of 1, 2, 3 and 4.
The first model has a 747 cc engine-powered 15 hp with a 3-speed manual transmission. The vehicle can run up to 75 km / h and has a fuel consumption of 18 km / liter.
The second model, DA-2 has the same specifications. Technical change only occurs on some components such as brakes on all four wheels, larger tires and final drive ratio is lower.
DA-3 Wartburg is a roadster and BMW's first sports car. The engine has a power of 18 hp. Ttersebut car lower and only 400 kg lighter. While the last model (DA-4) is the first BMW car with independent front suspension.
Wartburg is introduced to coincide with major depression that swept the world in 1930 makes this sport-utility vehicle sold only 150 units and BMW halt production in 1931. In 1932, BMW halt production of the model 3/15 to be replaced with a better version and more powerful models is 3/20.
4/19/13
The critics of fastest car in the world
When we talk about Lamborghini, everything is perfect. However, there is The critics of fastest car in the world.
Lamborghini cars are classified as super expensive and super exclusive, Lamborghini Veneno in the list of the worst cars of all time.
American automotive site, Edmunds.com released a list of 100 worst cars. Veneno astonishing and ranks number 1 for worst cars of all time.
"Every cliche of a super car and every bad idea that was born in Lamborghini put in an expensive car.'s Worst case of Italy from fascism. Fortunately, only three will be made, it is still too much," Edmunds criticism. com
Additionally Edmunds.com also criticized the price Lambo to overly Veneno wah. As we all know Lamborghini Veneno cost Rp 37.7 billion.
Edmunds.com also denied claims that Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said Lamborghini Veneno a car that has more freedom in the design and can not be juxtaposed with the other super cars in the automotive world.
"A worst-case design from Italy," said Edmunds.com.
Edmunds.com shows that Lamborghini Veneno no better than a Subaru Brumby, Ferrari California, Citroen 2CV.
The car is prepared to feel the performance of this race has a maximum power of 750 hp, and is run from 0-100 km per hour in under 3 seconds, precisely 2.8 seconds. While the maximum speed reached 355 km per hour.
Speed was obtained thanks to the same engine with the Lamborghini Aventador, the 6.5-liter V12 mated to a 7-speed ISR transmission is claimed Lambo very fast migration of the 5 driving modes.
4/18/13
What's the best selling SUV in the world?
Have you know what's the best selling SUV in the world? Let's see the following detail.
Honda CR-V may be the best-selling SUV in the world, but if the overall count, car manufacturing output America, the Ford Focus is the most sold in the planet Earth.
Ford in a press release on Tuesday (09/04/2013) mentions Focus car sales in the past year to reach 1,020,410.
Best-selling Ford Focus in China. 1 with more than 4 units of Ford Focus sold in China.
Terlari next car was a pickup truck Ford F-150 which ranks 3rd with sales reaching 785,630 units. Followed by the Ford Fiesta, which sold over 723 130 units. So the list of 10 best-selling cars in the world, Ford put the 3 line up at the top of his car.
"Focus and Fiesta represents the manifestation of the One Ford product strategy, our global products together with consumers, especially in markets with fierce competition," said EVP Global Marketing, Sales and Service and Lincoln Ford Motor Co. Jim Farley.
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