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8/31/12
the auction of winston Churchill's Land Rover's held
London -20 years this car used by the Churchill family and after 58 years, this vehicle has been running even recorded some 12,000 miles or about 19 thousand km only.
"Given Churchill's position as a leading statesman of the 20th century we expect a lot of interest," said Jeremy Curzon of Cheffins auction house that will auction the car was like detikOto quotes from the Daily mail.
Churchill himself noted his retirement from politics in 1955, ten years before his death at age 90. The vehicle was then passed to his son Christopher Soames Hon.
A Land Rover made specifically for Winston Churchill will be auctioned. This car is a car specially made with extra wide seat that had been applied to Churchill that he could eat lunch in comfort.
This is one of the coveted car by collectors. In addition to extra wide seat there was a wooden box that is believed to be installed for storage of cigars for the former British Prime Minister.
According to the plan, this car will soon be at an auction in October and is expected to be sold "only" 60 000 pounds or approximately USD 893.4 million.
Yet when a few decades and then released by the Churchill family, the price of this car is only 160 pounds in 1970. Initially, the car fell into the hands of a man named Norman Mills before being acquired by Frank Quay is the owner of this car until now.
Land Rover made specifically for Churchill Churchill was once commonly used for a walk at his home in Kent after he retired from politics.
VW admit that their best employees come from McDonald's
Tennessee -"Some of our best employees come from McDonald's. They know how to work a standards-compliant," he added.
Booth, did not want to hire workers who had already been settled in other manufacturing jobs. They are thought to have a bad habit. Unfortunately Booth did not specify what bad habits they usually do.
Usually when a car manufacturer to take appropriate employee backgrounds, from engineering for example. But the German manufacturer Volkswagen to take different steps. They even recruit employees of McDonald's fast food restaurants.
McD's former employees hired to fill job openings at their plant in Tennessee Valley.
"Without the experience of just the key," said Director Gary Booth VW Training Academy in USA Today on Friday (03/08/2012).
Most of the 3,500 employees with a salary starting at U.S. $ 14 per hour have never felt the work in the automotive company.
Before work, they were trained for 6 weeks at the Academy of Volkswagen, aided by incentives from the Tennessee state government for U.S. $ 56 million.
8/30/12
36 413 police cars, Chevrolet Impala, were withdrawn
Washington - Because the problem is, there are 36 413 police cars to be withdrawn due to certain conditions make the car failed to control. It is certainly dangerous to the safety of the rider and the country's property.
To that end, General Motors drew tens of thousands of car Chevrolet Impala cars are especially 2008-2012 model years to fix the problem. In addition to policing the United States, Canadian police also recorded using a 1713 type of car that will also be withdrawn.
However, General Motors said that if this withdrawal only at the police cars only. Because the Chevrolet Impala cars for sale generally do not experience the same thing.
This car was chosen as the police themselves because it is capable of bringing the power of the 302 hp V6 engine was carrying. That way, this car can run up to 241 km / h to catch the criminals who tried to escape.
The withdrawal or recall is not just done on the cars 'ordinary people'. Police cars could be subject to appeal if it has a manufacturing defect. That's what happens in America when police forced tens of thousands of cars drawn.
Tens of thousands of police cars that use the United States was forced to withdraw Chevrolet Impala because there is a potential defect in the front control arm.
79 percent of cars sold in Europe has not completed the AEB
Brussels, -The survey showed that 79 percent of cars sold in Europe has not completed the AEB, and 66 percent of manufacturers do not offer the AEB system in every new model they are marketed.
Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP, said, "Accelerating the implementation of this technology will realize EU targets to cut road deaths 50 percent by 2020. For this reason, Euro NCAP decided to include the availability of the AEB provide an assessment based on the number of stars of the 2014 production vehicles and so on, and further hope that the European governments require AEB for all types of new vehicles. "
Car Safety Assessment Program New Europe (Euro NCAP) will enter autonomous technological emergency braking (AEB) in the testing criteria. Because, from the results of their surveys, such as Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Volvo and Infiniti have used it, while Jaguar, Range Rover, Audi and Lexus as optional.
Mercedes-Benz named AEB technology with Pre-Safe and Honda's Collision Mitigation Braking System. The function of this system alerts the driver if they are at a pace that does not comply with the safe distance for braking, seen from the distance between the car driver to objects in front of him. It uses the radar images and video to give you a road in front of the car complete, accurate, and real-time.
If the driver ignores the warning indicated, the AEB will make the car brakes on a regular basis, as well as preparing for other safety systems in cars (airbag, ABS, and others).
"Data shows that globally AEB system performance can reduce accidents by 27 percent. However, despite the introduction of active safety technologies can reduce death and injury due to driving accidents, availability of AEB in Europe is far from standard, "wrote the Euro NCAP in a release, as quoted by Autoblog.
8/29/12
Mazda CX-5 obtained a five star rating from Euro NCAP
Brussels, - Mazda CX-5 received a five star rating from Euro NCAP with a value of 94 percent for adult occupant protection, 87 percent for children, 64 message to the safety of pedestrians, and 86 percent for keselamaan system as a whole.
Mazda CX-5 again won praise from the European Car Safety Agency (EuroNCAP). After performing a second test of this year, the SUV is also sold in Indonesia, passed the test by winning five star rating.
Euro NCAP now requires that each car is equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking in order to earn the title of a five star. Mazda CX-5 actually have got five stars in crash test earlier this year.
Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP said the Mazda CX-5 is an example of a car with safety features that meet today's requirements. "If all cars equipped with AEB and other safety features such as CX-5, the number of accidents would drop dramatically. With this is expected, in 2020, deaths due to accidents can be reduced to 50 percent, "he explained. AEB is a feature that automatically activate the brakes when the car detects a danger ahead.
Microsoft, SYNC features for the variants of the All New Focus
Driving safety system is equipped with Blind Spot Information System, which uses a radar sensor on each side of the All new Focus, so keep looking at the situation of the detected vehicle blind spots.
The audio system is one feature that is required on the vehicle. Ford Motor in collaboration with Microsoft, SYNC features of the variants of the All New Focus.
Ford SYNC is capable of connecting almost any type of cell phone or digital media player to the New Focus, via Bluetooth and USB connection respectively. This system makes controlling music or receive calls through voice commands only.
In essence, this makes the Ford SYNC system the driver can still talk on the phone, or search for favorite music, without looking away from the road and hands also remain at the helm.
While the other is a convenience feature, dual zone electronic air conditioning, wipers with rain sensors, powered sunroof, cruise control.
The audio system is one feature that is required on the vehicle. Ford Motor in collaboration with Microsoft, SYNC features of the variants of the All New Focus.
Ford SYNC is capable of connecting almost any type of cell phone or digital media player to the New Focus, via Bluetooth and USB connection respectively. This system makes controlling music or receive calls through voice commands only.
In essence, this makes the Ford SYNC system the driver can still talk on the phone, or search for favorite music, without looking away from the road and hands also remain at the helm.
While the other is a convenience feature, dual zone electronic air conditioning, wipers with rain sensors, powered sunroof, cruise control.
8/28/12
All New Focus body uses 55 percent steel content
All New Ford Focus body uses 55 percent steel content, to increase body stiffness and strength of the car frame. Ford Focus vehicle is first to use a tailor rolling, which reinforces the car pillar.
After discussing the problem with the engine specs on the All New Ford Focus, now turning to the body and chassis of the latest variant of the Ford Motor .
new Focus is equipped with Torque vectoring control, to improve agility and stability when cornering.
This system functions like a limited-slip differential that served to balance the distribution of torque to the front-wheel drive. The system uses a small braking power to the front wheels, in order to add stability when bulldoze the corner.
Also using balancer shaft next to the size of 23.5 mm, to reduce body roll. There was also a premium reducer valve, to reduce the suspension noise and noise reduction, and optimal use of insulation.
Victory is one of the Harley-Davidson serious challenger
Spirit Lake, - Victory claim is established. Reviews of U.S. media mentions, Victory is one of the Harley-Davidson serious challenger in the coming decades.
Completing the top ten models that are dispersed throughout the world, producers who are new motorcycle, Victory, a brand new gaco. Moge from the U.S., established in 1997 is menperkenalkan Boardwalk, a new variant of the model series cruiser motorcycles.
Boardwalk little like its predecessor, High-Ball, but also like a glimpse of Victory 8-Ball. Boardwalk was directed to replace the Kingpin are stopped production.
This bike is offered with two colors, white and black, relying on 1740 cc, air-cooled V-Twin. Machine collaborated with six-speed transmission. To carry the mounted 16-inch performance tires wrapped in a white-walled to give the impression of a classic with mudguard (anti splashing water on the rear fender).
8/27/12
Who want to be MotoGP racer? It's simpler right now
Estoril, - You won't imagine to become good racer on best circuit, expecially MotoGP. It's the chance for you to registrate as soon as possible.
For those of you who have a son, daughter, niece, neighbor or anyone who has a motorcycle racing talent can be channeled in the direction of professional expertise. The trick, so participants signing up Red Bull Rookies Cup 2013 which is open to all teenagers in the world.
The trick is easy, simply fill out the registration form on the official website of Red Bull (www.redbullrookiescup.com / join). In general, applicants should teenagers born in January 1, 1996 until March 31, 2000. Have a proportional posture, not too tall and weighs, but had a racing technique, determination and capacity for hard work.
"The posture of the body weight and height, it is difficult for you to be a rider in Moto3. Usually, riders who qualify will be invited to follow a full season of Rookies Cup. They berpostur, maximum height of 172 cm and weight 62 kg," wrote Red Bull in his official website .
All applicants will be selected strictly and only selected candidates will be invited to test at the Estoril circuit, later this year. The successful candidate must qualify to bring a private mechanic and pay the entire cost of accommodation. The committee only serve lunch during the circuit and the golden ticket to become a professional rider in MotoGP racing.
Find seed
This race was created to create new seeds to replace Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo Valentino Rossi even. The event is created in cooperation with Red Bull, Dorna, KTM, Iphone and Alpinestar which began rolling the Rookies Cup since 2007. All participants will ride a KTM 250 race RBR with 4-stroke engine.
Red Bull Rookies Cup-hosted a full season of racing as MotoGP. Prepared a total of 15 races for one full year in 15 countries around the world. All participants will get treated like a MotoGP rider, including exclusive coverage, audience and the same tension.Are you interested in?
8/26/12
China's significant for the sale of BMW
MUNICH - for the BMW engine plant in China capable of producing 200,000 units and by 2015 will be doubled to 400,000 units. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
This engine plant produces engines for the variants of the BMW X1, 3-Series and 5-Series. All three variants that contribute to the high sales figures in China. So far it has sold 139 367 units.
China has significance for the sale of BMW. Since the first exploring China automobile market, BMW sales increased. Therefore, BMW plans to double production in China in 2015.
BMW is rumored to be folded profits double engine production capacity in 2015, thanks to the high number of sales in China. Bamboo Curtain country is indeed known to be very consumptive in the automotive world, and the growth of vehicles is increasing every year.
BMW is also in charge of the brand MINI, which are reported net profit rose 115 percent. BMW profit reached 1.8 billion euros. A greatest record ever recorded in the sales of BMW.
This engine plant produces engines for the variants of the BMW X1, 3-Series and 5-Series. All three variants that contribute to the high sales figures in China. So far it has sold 139 367 units.
China has significance for the sale of BMW. Since the first exploring China automobile market, BMW sales increased. Therefore, BMW plans to double production in China in 2015.
BMW is rumored to be folded profits double engine production capacity in 2015, thanks to the high number of sales in China. Bamboo Curtain country is indeed known to be very consumptive in the automotive world, and the growth of vehicles is increasing every year.
BMW is also in charge of the brand MINI, which are reported net profit rose 115 percent. BMW profit reached 1.8 billion euros. A greatest record ever recorded in the sales of BMW.
Ford F-150 slide in early 2013 with aluminum
Michigan, USA - Ford F-150 reportedly aluminum body to slide in early 2013 which provided various types.
car manufacturers are urged to produce more fuel-efficient cars. The move is to maintain a fossil earth more and more depleted.
Responding to the decision, Ford automobile manufacturers began to plan a standard car with fuel economy levels are low. One of them is by switching to the lightweight material aluminum material.
Ford's first car that will use the aluminum material is the Ford F-150 pickup, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, Saturday (07/28/2012).
"Ford can make a vehicle in a car the size of the light weight and economical in terms of fuel," said Ford. The reason the use of aluminum in the Ford F-150 because the car dominate the global market.
But behind Ford's intentions are less burdensome. The reason for the development of aluminum car body recognized more expensive than conventional plate materials. But Ford believes the aluminum material to make a lot of advantages in terms of reducing the weight of the vehicle which can reduce fuel consumption.
machinery.
8/25/12
Liperpool and Chevrolet releases official statement in partnership
Liverpool is a football club that has worldwide. almost all football fans know this club. So, no one seems, many large companies began to take steps to build a partnership with the football club. one of them, is a Chevrolet.
Chevrolet become an official sponsor for Liverpool preseason tour in the United States.
U.S. carmaker Chevrolet took the famous soccer club Liverpool as the official automotive partner of the official for four years or the end of the 2015-2016 season.
The Form of a partnership includes the installation of the Chevrolet brand in Anfield Stadium, includes writings Chevrolet in print publications, digital, and the club's official website and includes the players in a variety of commercial opportunities.
"Liverpool supporters around the world so loves his club and our cooperation beyond the boundaries of sponsorship," Vice President of Global Marketing Chevrolet Chris Perry in a press release on Wednesday (24/7).
Managing Director Ian Ayre said the Liverpool Partnership that will ensure long-term growth and success of Liverpool both inside and outside the field as well as added attraction in the eyes of Liverpool International.
"As Liverpool, Chevrolet has a long history and renowned as a world-class brand," he said.
Chevrolet become an official sponsor for Liverpool preseason tour in the United States.
U.S. carmaker Chevrolet took the famous soccer club Liverpool as the official automotive partner of the official for four years or the end of the 2015-2016 season.
The Form of a partnership includes the installation of the Chevrolet brand in Anfield Stadium, includes writings Chevrolet in print publications, digital, and the club's official website and includes the players in a variety of commercial opportunities.
"Liverpool supporters around the world so loves his club and our cooperation beyond the boundaries of sponsorship," Vice President of Global Marketing Chevrolet Chris Perry in a press release on Wednesday (24/7).
Managing Director Ian Ayre said the Liverpool Partnership that will ensure long-term growth and success of Liverpool both inside and outside the field as well as added attraction in the eyes of Liverpool International.
"As Liverpool, Chevrolet has a long history and renowned as a world-class brand," he said.
the delivery of Mitsubishi's i-MiEV electric cars to Europe's a little choked up
TOKYO - Mitsubishi confirms it is only temporary and will be resumed in an undetermined time. This also makes the delivery of electric cars to Europe a little choked up. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
Japanese car manufacturer describes the termination is done to adjust inventories that recently began to decline. From 2010 and until now the mid-2012, Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been sent to Europe as much as 100,000 units.
For your information, except in Europe, the i-MiEV is also sold in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. For 2012, the i-MiEV comes with using a power system consisting of permanent magnet synchronous motors and electric lithium-ion battery consisting of 88 cells with a maximum capacity of 16 kWh battery.
The charging time of the battery takes place in a reasonably short time, due to full-Hanaya actually took about eight hours on a 220V power source powered at 110V and 16 hours.
Mitsubishi Motors to stop delivery of electric car called i-MiEV to PSA Peugeot Citroen in France for a while.
Japanese car manufacturer describes the termination is done to adjust inventories that recently began to decline. From 2010 and until now the mid-2012, Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been sent to Europe as much as 100,000 units.
For your information, except in Europe, the i-MiEV is also sold in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. For 2012, the i-MiEV comes with using a power system consisting of permanent magnet synchronous motors and electric lithium-ion battery consisting of 88 cells with a maximum capacity of 16 kWh battery.
The charging time of the battery takes place in a reasonably short time, due to full-Hanaya actually took about eight hours on a 220V power source powered at 110V and 16 hours.
Mitsubishi Motors to stop delivery of electric car called i-MiEV to PSA Peugeot Citroen in France for a while.
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