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What wrong with Michelin tires?

DETROIT - What wrong with Michelin tires? Why should those be recalled? Is there any damage should be repaired?

Withdrawal from circulation or recall , was struck Michelin . The French tire manufacturer must do recal the 1.2 million tires in circulation in the United States .

Reported by Autonews , Monday ( 16/12/2013 ) , this withdrawal because of a problem with the tire tread is easily detached . Even the tires are affected by this recall include tires used by Ford as the standard model of van tires .

In its official statement on the NHTSA site or highway safety agency the United States , said Michelin tires pulled a commercial tire designed for light trucks , heavy-duty full-sized vans , small recreational vehicles , pickup trucks and some large .



" Some examples of durability issues tread or belt when driving vibrate , lose tread and air pressure quickly decrease . Tires affected by the recall will be done handling services up to 100 percent , " said the Michelin the NHTSA website .

On 20 November 2013 , as many as 0,015 per cent of the total population in the U.S. Michelin tires have been having problems off the tire tread and air pressure aredecreased . This amount represents less than 200 tires .

Ford 's own use Michelin tires from 2010 to 2013 as the standard tire for the model E - Series vans . E - Series commercial van itself is a full - sized size that is used as a shuttle and also send the tires .

Affected by the recall tire is a tire that is produced in Bridgewater , Nova Scotia , from January 2010 until June 2012 . For its own kind is LTX M / S LT225/75R16 size and 115/112R LRE .

Ford Ranger has good plans for this Year 2014

PRETORIA - Do you know that Ford Ranger has good plans for this year 2014? That's right this car want to join Dakar Rally.

The manufacturer Ford will follow the Dakar Rally Championship using Ranger pickup . This racing car made ​​by Ford South Africa to participate in the world's most vicious rally that lasted 5 to 18 January in South America .



Ford calls the design team responsible for realizing the Dakar Ford 's team includes a mix of South African and global experts . In particular, the Ford Ranger is prepared by Neil Woolridge Motorsport Pietermaritzburg while logistics are handled by the South Racing is based in Germany .

The designated driver to drive a car this is Lucio Alvarez of South America and Chris Visser from South Africa .

" We are very proud to send Ford Ranger is built in South Africa to Dakar 2014. Dakar is the biggest test for man and machine , and we are very pleased to have the opportunity to participate with a phenomenal team consisting of local and global experts . " explains Jeff Nemeth President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of South Africa .

For information , Dakar Rally 2014 will be a rally race 35th and sixth respectively in South America . 2014 Dakar Rally route will inevitably remain difficult as usual .

The competition will begin in Rosario , Argentina on January 5 and ends in Valparaiso , Chile on January 18, after thirteen stages of the competition , which will consist of a total distance of more than 9,300 kilometers .

Hi! Look this Mercedes C Class

FRANKFURT - Hi! Look this Mercedes C Class. What will you think of this?



Mercedes - Benz is planning a new version of the C -Class sedan with a longer wheelbase for China market . This variant as part of the ambitious plans of the original German manufacturer memperoduksi selling models on four continents in six months.

The article was directly raised by the Members of the House , Thomas Weber . Daimler is currently also preparing sebuaah factory in Germany , the United States , China , and South Africa . Will the planned new generation C- Class production system that enables modulaur produce several different versions that are suitable for the local market .

"There will be a longer wheelbase version of the specialty of the consumer market in China . Mobil will be built in China , and sold specifically for the market there, " said Weber as reported by Reuters on Friday ( 12/20/2013 ) .

Mercy C- Class is the most successful model after launch , contributing 30 percent of sales. Part of the key strategies to beat his closest rival in the segment of BMW car that is cheap .

Mercedes - Benz C -Class is new Newer titles will be launched at the Detroit Auto Show prestigious automotive next year . This model replaces the previous version which was launched in 2007 ago. Thanks to the reform of the system of production, this model could be launched in the near future .

" We've made a big leap in terms of efficiency . Primary reason is efficiency architecture refers to rear -wheel modular platform , which will also be used to make the latest generation E -Class Limousine , " added Weber .

Thanks to the increase of aluminum , heavy weights latest generation C -Class is reduced to 100 kg , so that it could help improve fuel efficiency by 20 percent . Mercy also plans to pursue new C-Class production through developing C- Class 316 thousand a year in a factory assembly line in Bremen , Germany , due to the increasing demand .

12/31/13

Let's meet to the famous car racing video game with new BMW M4 Coupe

TOKYO -Let's meet to the famous car racing video game with new BMW M4 Coupe. Your couriousity and challenge will be tasted there.

 New BMW M4 Coupe will be introduced in the famous car racing video game, Gran Turismo 6, which was created for the PlayStation 3.

Just a few days after it was officially launched, now BMW M4 Coupe already could be "driven" all the people, even in the virtual world.



Cars high-performance two-door coupe is already available in the new Gran Turismo 6. Reportedly, M4 Coupe is a car that most awaited game lovers in the world.

New M4 Coupe uses the same base with M3, except two-door body shape. Using the power of the engine 3.0-liter six-cylinder TwinTurbo. Capable of spraying power reaching 431 HP (317 kW) and torque of 550 Nm (406 lb-ft).

Engine combined with transmission 7-speed M DCT, equipped with launch control, where power is delivered to the rear wheels.

Fabolous Mercedes - Benz A45 AMG

Berlin ,- I look this fabolous Mercedes - Benz A45 AMG. How about you? I guess you like too.

As a newcomer to the family of AMG , Mercedes - Benz A45 AMG successfully unleashed powerful allure . The more urgent the need for a small car , the model is translated to the tiny but fierce . It was still contrived added " kick" by Mcchip , Tunner in Germany with a special engine package .

360PS power with peak torque of 450 Nm turbocharged 2000cc engine is increased to 450PS ! Details, Mcchip offers three package options . The first , labeled " Stage 1 " , raising power to 400 PS and 535 NM of torque .



Gradually until February 2014 , there will be a " Stage 2 " with a full sports exhaust system that is capable of blowing power up to 420PS and torque similar to Stage 1 . Then , there will be also " Stage 3 " turbo package with power up to 450 PS with torque of 550 Nm .

The offer includes KV Clubsport coilover package and 19 -inch rims mbDesign KV1 , wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx tires size 235/35ZR19 Dunlop Race , color of the body . Mcchips no launch price , but certain to be inflated .

In Indonesia alone , the A45 AMG has been introduced in IIMS 2013 with a tag of $ 1 billion . The complete package is on the hatchback 's performance also blends AMG . Start a full line of exterior design firm , also sports suspension package , transmission , steering , drive units , up pinned 4MATIC all - wheel drive system . All that makes it even more respected .

The tagline " One Man, One Engine " for each variant in the AMG factory , getting personal with Mcchips finishing .


12/30/13

new Acura NSX Concept can be enjoyed virtually in the game online or offline

CALIFORNIA - new Acura NSX Concept can be enjoyed in the game online or offline. you can taste virtually there.

Previous BMW M4 Coupe became one of the cars featured in the racing game Gran Turismo 6 ( CM 6 ) . Now , Acura NSX Concept will also be premiering in GT6 , which was released early in the United States .

Acura NSX Concept comes with a spec as real as the actual concept car . Users of this game can drive a Acura NSX Concept with a twin -turbocharged V6 engine , SH - AWD Air technology ( Super Handling All - Wheel Drive ) on the PlayStation 3 .



" Although the new Acura NSX Concept can be enjoyed virtually in Gran Turismo 6 , the public can enjoy this car in less than two years away . Acura NSX Concept in Gran Turismo 6 will be able to cure the curiosity this legendary supercar , "Said Senior Vice President of Auto Operations American Honda Motor Co. . , Inc. , Mike Accavitti .

Acura NSX Concept premiered at the event NAIAS ( North American International Auto Show ) 2012. Acura NSX Concept Hybrid Sport machine adopts All Super Handling All - Wheel Drive ( SH - AWD ) , the new engine that powered three high-performance electric motors .

The combination of torque and efficiency of hybrid engines , where the integral with the motor working V6 engine and two motors work independently drive the rear wheels , and supported 7 - Speed ​​Dual Clutch Transmission ( DCT ) .

Are you sure to use this latest security systems?

This car probably make us more confident. Are you sure to use the latest security systems of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ?

Safety and security aspects of the driver and passengers to be one of the factors that observed Mitsubishi. So do not be surprised if a line of fortified Outlander PHEV latest security systems.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) to detect a potential collision with the vehicle in front.

There are three levels to this technology works, that the risk of conflict in which the braking assistance will work, at high risk of conflict brakes will work automatically, and in a state of conflict is inevitable again, strong Auto Braking works in order to escape the impact worse.



In addition, the Lane Departure Warning (LDW), in the form of an alarm sound, also help remind the driver when the vehicle runs or when drifting sideways.

Peace vehicles are perfect with seven SRS airbags, which is in front, side, and driver knee.

In Japan, Outlander PHEV marketed from 3.3 million yen (model E).

12/29/13

The latest Godzilla will be launched in 3 years again

TOKYO -The latest Godzilla will be launched in 3 years again. Thus the Nissan GT-R will be produced in 2017.

 Nissan is one of the manufacturers that produce different types of cars , ranging from affordable cars to sports cars worth billions . Japanese manufacturers are also one of the leaders of the electric car market .

Nissan has just made ​​a design for three new models of the Qashqai , Rogue and X - Trail . The third element was potentially to be presented in one car , and of course will be the newest flagship model Nissan .

If calling Nissan 's flagship model , of course, will lead to a car is the Nissan GT - R . The latest generation of Godzilla (the name GT - R ) seems to be present in 2016 or 2017 .

The development of the latest generation of the supercar killer is not done , the article of GT- R engineers are still busy developing the latest GT- R will be the fastest car with the engine . Nissan GT - R Nismo itself has just opened the hood in automotive carpet prestigious Tokyo Motor Show ( TMS ) 2013 some time ago .



But if eventually R35 should be retired , his successor may be seen as it has been shown by Wild - Speed. SUV based on the design described above , with the grille and headlights that look like the letter L is flat .

2017 Nissan GT - R also has the potential to carry the electrical machine , it is of course interesting to extend the range of electric cars Nissan . But if the 2017 GT - R uses an electric engine some would see as a bad move , but keep in mind supercar with an electric engine while heading to lead the automotive industry .

Current Toyota Production System still combine the effective and old one

Toyota developed the Toyota Production System ( TPS ) since the post-World War II , in the era of 50s . TPS development carried out by engineers named by Taichi Ohno .

This method is different from the American automotive industry , where most of the wear approach to mass production and economies of scale to achieve production efficiency . Toyota emphasizes Just in Time ( JIT ) . Company focus eliminates wasted time and material of each step in the production process .

" The result is a process that is fast and flexible in providing what customers want on time with the highest quality and reasonable price " .

Observers are invited to compare the stages of production of automotive conventionally with TPS by using props such as toy Tamiya according to the set time .

Originally implemented in a conventional pattern producing cars with wheel casing past the post mounting , installation and assembling battery dealers demand customer order . After that , apply the TPS , and the result is the application of the TPS pattern turns out to provide production according to customer wishes , both in terms of quantity , timeliness , in addition to curbing the number of units lost or disabilities and the small number of stocks in the process .

" Demonstration of the TPS simulations provide valuable knowledge for us as a vocational technical high school students . Besides getting to know the stages of production , we are also getting to know the importance of efficiency , quality , and timeliness in producing a product before it is accepted by the consumer , " .

12/28/13

Let's taste different design of Jaguar

LONDON - Let's taste different design of Jaguar and try to make different to previous version.

A new era in the design is being done by Jaguar . Starting from the most basic , the design of the front face are different in the newest cars .

When Jaguar unveiled the F - Type , many are asking why people prefer to buy older models XK with the design ?

Because the F - Type is much more elegant , more modern both on the outside and inside , and has a heritage of Jaguar's design style . Roadster is a new era of Jaguar design that comes out of the early patrons .

If you are a connoisseur of Jaguar with oval -shaped grille design , you should grieve . Because , the Jaguar XK is the latest Jaguar models that use the oval grille design .



Expressed directly by the Jaguar Design Director , Ian Callum , as reported by autoevolution , this British manufacturer will leave the grill oval and is now leading to a grill with Trapezoidal shape .

The project began with the design of the F - Type , which Jaguar introduced the trapezoidal grille . As a result, the F - Type comes as a sports car with a more modern design . Thus , the F - Type to mark a new era has begun Jaguar .

On the other hand , some people think that XK may be relaunched with the GT model form . There are advantages cabin space larger and more luxurious . But Callum explained, it is currently focused on the development of the F - Type in Jaguar 's lineup .

New name for next version of Lambo supercar

BOLOGNA - New name for next version of Lambo supercar is Huracan. This name has authentic in accord with the resources.

Lamborghini Gallardo successor is still a question mark . Having previously appeared Cabrera name , now no longer the possibility of a new name as the next Gallardo , namely Huracan .

As reported by Inautonews , rumors about the successor to the Lamborghini Gallardo has just come to the surface , and will be present with Huracan name . The selection of the name has become important , given the Gallardo super car is one of the most popular of the Lambo .

According to sources Lamborghini , Huracan is a Mayan word meaning " the god of fire , wind and storm . " Huracan word adopted by Spain , which means the storm . Huracan meaning of the word itself already represents a vehicle that has massive power .



The next Lamborghini Gallardo will be similar to the Aventador . Already use the new platform , which is also used by the Audi R8 , with a few touches of modern technology .

Using a V10 engine with a capacity of 5.2 liter naturally aspirated , which produces power of 600 HP ( 447 kW ) . Power is sent to the all-wheel drive system ( AWD ) or rear-wheel drive system ( RWD ) , with a seven-speed transmission , dual clutch .




12/27/13

The era of cheap car will be dominant in this decade

TOKYO - The era of cheap car will be dominant in this decade. It means the oil price crisis can come, on the other hand, the car become increasingly inexpensive and much more.

The era of cheap car started to hit the global automotive . German luxury car manufacturer , Mercedes - Benz offers entry-level product for less than $ 30 thousand .

Mercedes - Benz CLA is a newly pounding the Germans with a price range of $ 29 thousand . Mercy offers car " cheap " in the style of Mercy , which is intended for young consumers .

With a price of only $ 29 thousand , CLA has a much more affordable price tag . Mercedes - Benz took this policy to be fighting to win sales when competing with other luxury brands .



Responding to this fact , Toyota's luxury brand , Lexus , is reluctant to follow the same flow . Leaders Lexus , Jeff Bracken confirmed, it will not come into play such as Mercedes - Benz .

" Why we do not want to be like Mercy ? We have Toyota and Scion are playing at prices below the level Lexus . The cheapest version is in the price of the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid USD32.960 ie . It is different for the consumer , not the lower middle , "said Jeff as reported carbuzz .

This policy is quite clear . Lexus certainly do not want it even compete with fellow , Toyota and Scion .



Stunning price of Ford Escort Collin McRae on successful auction

Used car but very excellent and Stunning price of Ford Escort Collin McRae on successful auction can be one of them.

Explained, this car was never he used to race, McRae himself died since September 15, 2007. The same unit had been a champion in various mat rally with his father, Jimmy McRae (2006), and his brother, Alister McRae (2008).



Created by Prepfab Motorsport Engineering, and has been signed by the father, as evident of authenticity. Massive restoration ever done before competing in Rally Clásico Isla Mallorca 2010-2011.

The auction starts February 22 next year. Managing Director Siliverstone Auctions, Nick Whale said, "We are very proud to offer this as a competition car. Car is in good shape and would have been popular in the history of motorsport."