1/8/12

Mercedes CL 's commensurate for BMW Series 8

MUNICH, - Ismet Syevik, industrial Turkish designer who makes sketches and renderings Series 8, spoke up, "This model is the most fitting competitor to the Mercedes CL, not the Series 6. And this variant is a legend who has appeared with a dish of luxury, exclusivity, and dynamic. "

GCC recalling the BMW 850i, who has obtained a wide coupe design with distinctive look of a luxury saloon. Were so, the 5.0-liter V12 engine configured and has a maximum power of 300 PS. The transmission was available 2 options, 6 speed manual and 4 speed auto box automatically.

The price, at that time (1989), reached 100,000 U.S. dollars (current exchange rate).



In addition to 850i, BMW also released a version of the engine type fast 850CSi S70, V12, 380 PS that gets a touch of the M-tuned. Among other things, suspension, steering, and brakes. There are indications that this concoction will be referred to the logo of the latest 8 Series 850CSi EfficientDynamic version of course, BMW's latest technology.

In the 1980s, precisely September 1989, BMW had issued the Series 8 sports model 850 (E31). Now, the sedan model coupe comes back with the name of Gran Coupe Concept or GCC whose designs had appeared lately.

1/7/12

Honda's spending more fund to build new assembly

TOKYO - Honda plans to replace the old assembly process with a new technique in the coming year for the entire production bases worldwide. To that end, Honda set up tens of billions of yen in order to assembly use this new way.

Especially for N Box, which assembled in Mie Prefecture, Honda has re-calculate the materials, components and production steps. With the assembly technique, in addition to a lighter body, the production cost can also be suppressed. Furthermore, Honda hopes, pricing its products more competitive in the global marketplace!

One way that made ​​Honda to save fuel consumption at this time is to reduce the weight of the vehicle. For this not only the type of material that was developed, as well as the assembly process. Thus described by Honda Motor Company when it launched its newest product in Japan, namely N Box. These mini-MPV - length: 3395, width 1475, height 1775 and 2520 wheelbase (mm) - was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier.

For example, to unite or connect body parts, Honda no longer using conventional techniques, namely the connection bolts. To connect the body welding technique adopted point (spot welding). In this way, the weight of the car body can be lowered without reducing its strength (no longer need to use bolts).

In addition, the trim to the ceiling and side panels in (trim), made ​​with the latest production technology, namely the hot print (claimed first in the world) that can increase strength and reduce weight to 10 percent.

MINI Rocketman's concept car will go into production in 2014

LONDON - More recently, a form of the production version of the MINI Rocketman back in circulation in several automotive websites in the UK. However, this time the photos and designs are true, because the statement is delivered directly by the MINI Design Director, in England.

Through his statement, MINI Design Director, said that, MINI Rocketman concept car which is a version of this outstanding production. The plan the car started to go into production in 2014.

Furthermore, in terms of exterior design, Rocketman looks excellent with only 11 feet in length which allows the car can be parked in narrow places. Display the door was designed quite interesting, so when opened it can facilitate the passengers to enter.



The car has four seats this car is unique and deserves to be produced as well as a MINI model in the future. Given the trend of the future cars are much more interesting and futuristic.

Later ago had heard that the concept of the MINI Rocketman car had slid. But in fact, the concept car is just a form of temporary designs and photographs are widely spread in several automotive media in the UK.

As reported by Worldcarfans, on Monday (26/12/2011) concept car is dedicated as a tribute to the legendary minicar manufacturer. Roocketman MINI is built like a typical early models MINI and has its own characteristics as an ideal small car used on city streets.

Audi A1 Quattro in the category of hot Hatch

As a variant of the top vehicles in the range A1, he filled a lot of completeness owning wrapped leather upholstery and aluminum accents in the interior. Reportedly, the new vehicle will be available after mid-2012 will only be made ​​in quantities of 333 units worldwide.

Audi announced the presence of the last version of the A1 city car in the category of hot hatch.Hatchback named by Audi A1 Quattro drive system embraces all-whee-drive (AWD) and capable of serving up to 256 hp power that makes it like a wolf in sheep's clothing.

A1 Quattro comes with muscular front bumper, new side skirts, roof spoiler and rear apron design that sets it apart from the standard model. This further reinforced by the presence of two pairs of exhaust tip on the right and left.

Vehicles are available only in color metallic Glacier White is equipped velek exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels are wrapped by the turbine design dimension 225/35 R18 tires. Meanwhile, to stop the speed, front wheel disc brakes equipped with 312 mm diameter.



The 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder diusungnya, get extra power from the turbocharger which in addition to making a burst of energy reached 265 hp, also becoming a mighty force puntirnya with number 350 Nm with an estimated fuel consumption of 11.76 km / liter.

Hot hatch brings permanent AWD system with electronic control, 6-speed transmission and electronic differential lock (EDL). In other words, this vehicle is very flexible and able to go fast in a variety of road surface conditions.


1/6/12

produce two-door coupe and wagon sports car

Kia has several times confirmed their plans to create a more sporty model and GT produce decisions in line with it. At present a model that could be considered sporty is the Kia Koup. This model will be developed to produce vehicles that can compete with the Mazda MX-5.

LIKE the previously rumored, the GT Concept Kia stunningly successful visitors in Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 is planned to be included in the production line. The recent news stating that the concept would give birth to more than one type of car when produced.

Kia is reportedly planning to produce two-door coupe and wagon sports car derived from the base GT Concept, in addition to the sedan version will be launched in 2013.

Kia GT concept is a preliminary description of the new design direction Kia, continue the revolution made ​​by designer Peter Schreyer is Kia's design has succeeded in replacing the old, known boring with younger characters and amazing.

Hyunday recruits the new chief designer, Christopher Chapman from BMW AG

Irvine, - Hyundai America arrival of a new guest Christopher Chapman, a former designer at BMW AG, which in this Januari 3 officially joined Hyundai Motor America (HMA). He will lead the division and the new vehicle design concepts that his headquarters at Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, California.

"We are very pleased to Christopher Chapman fills
Hyundai's chief designer and hope to continue the strong yqang memonetum of our vehicle designs," said Oh Suk-Geun, Hyundai's Senior Executive Vice President of Design Center in a statement.

According to Hyundai spokesman Jim Trainor, Chapman will replace Phil Zak who previously served as chief designer and unplug March. Phil re-joined with General Motors.

Chapman began his career in Isuzu Motors Ltd. in 1989 and won the design competition with his XU-1. The car was never shown at Tokyo Motor Show 1993. He then joined BMW in 1994 and entrusted the directorship of BMW automotive design 8 years later (2002). The BMW product are in control when it's like the X5, X3, Z4 and the BMW-1 Series E87.


Bajaj's City Car is more expensive than Tata Nano

According to the source of the BAI, cheap car, but valuable on the Nano-is a development of three-wheeled vehicles, according to their experience in that segment. Only, its scale is still under general hatchback vehicle.

But from its platform, Bajaj vehicles can be used for personal and commercial. In fact, there is a possibility, BAI emphasizes commercial segments at the launch later.

Bajaj's City Car is more expensive than Tata Nano

Problem technical specifications, it is still closed. But it does say that the car has good fuel consumption. This may be due to the use of some technology from Pulsar motorcycle (DTS-i, Exhaust TEC, and others).

Opening in 2012, Bajaj Auto India (BAI) will introduce, instead of next-generation Pulsar, but a small car, at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, January 3, 2012. After that, citycar will perform at Pragati Maidan, venue for the exhibition of cars in India.

1/5/12

The sport car's named after Donkervoort GTO

Amsterdam - But despite having a very unique design, no doubt his performance. The car is named by quite frightening Donkervoort GTO. Consider the following data, with a 2.5 TFSI GTO has the power to 400 HP 340 with maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1600 RPM engine speed.

And all the reliability of the machine plus the car body only produces about 700 kilograms weight of the car.

And does not take long, within a few hours, from 25 units of cars produced this young man, about half already sold. Though the new production will begin in 2012 with deliveries starting in the summer.

The price in Europe there reaches 100.00-150.000 pounds including taxes. Oh yes this GTO is the car manufacturers claim the results of the Netherlands and is the successor of the D8 GT and 270RS.

Forget for a moment look of a sexy sports car in the front if Autolovers see this car. Unique cars that use the engine from the Audi TT-RS is muzzle briefly looked like a tractor

a suspension doesn't work here!

In a photograph taken of the social networking site Facebook, one of 300 units of Veyron coupe made ​​by Bugatti since a few years ago looked at the international airport at Shamshabad Hyderabad, one of the largest and most populous city in India.

Although the super-expensive supercar is equipped with a suspension that can adjust its height, it seems that this vehicle remains helpless against a number of mounds, aka the transverse bumps along the road.

It was proved, the highway to the airport which became an international-class access alone is not prepared for the Bugatti Veyron and the like vehicles. In other words, this country is still not ready inhabited by millionaires, billionaires, especially high speed enthusiast.

as one of the former poor countries, it seems, India is still not ready to become the ideal place to live for a billionaire. One example when one of the fastest and most expensive cars in the world, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, seems less suited to roam in the country.

Ford prefer to recall Mustang 2011 due to manual transmission

WASHINGTON - The problems faced in the Mustang transmission, shifting is difficult. From the results of the investigation is concluded three causes, namely the transmission oil heating which is not optimal (too cold), the clutch does not work well at high speeds, and gear shifting fork is not functioning optimally. As a result, such as the forced removal of teeth, often even loud friction noise (such as gear shift without the clutch).

Ford prefer to recall Mustang 2011 due to manual transmission

Actually Ford had responded to such damage by replacing the damaged transmission component. In fact, the case of widespread damage and defects impressed.



To that end, Ford was asked to call and fix the Mustang 2011. Meanwhile, Ford engineers say, this problem can be overcome if the transmission oil temperature can be controlled.



National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) United States announced it had found 364 reports of damage to the manual transmission Mustang 2011, and Ford had to recall it.

1/4/12

Kim Jong-un chose Lamborghini

Pyongyang - How Kim Jong-il originally became a fan of Mercy? Kim seemed to catch the love Mercedes-Benz from his father Kim il-Sung, who also has a Mercedes 500 SEL. The car was exhibited at Mansoosan Memorial Palace where Kim Il-Sung's body is located.

The interesting question of course is in the successor to Kim Jong-il that is Kim Jong-un. Does he have the same taste with his father and grandfather? Or because it is still young he chose a different car, the Lamborghini for example? I do not know, North Korea remains a closed and secretive.

In North Korea, the number of cars on the streets is very little for poor people. But the North Korean leader who is now deceased Kim Jong-il's secret is a true lover of Mercedes-Benz.

In power for 18 years, Kim Jong-il is identified by the cars, his shiny Mercedes-Benz . Reportedly as reported jalopnik, Wednesday (12/21/2011) was the supreme ruler of North Korea to spend their money amounting to N $ 20 million to buy hundreds of cars Mercy.

Where did the money, he reportedly bought a car from U.S. $ 80 million fund that was intended for humanitarian funding.

Whether or not it is true that there are certain things in a book called Escaping North Korea: Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country written by a North Korean defector Kim namely Mike

In addition to Mercedes, Kim Jong-Il also has a Maybach luxury car which is the same as the output Daimler Mercedes-Benz. He traded the car in 2009 for two units of bulletproof Mercedes-Benz cars S600 Pullman Guard.

Both cars were imported from China at a price of U.S. $ 3.1 million.

The cars were sometimes not used by Mercy Kim, he also includes generous giving cars to North Korean officials as gifts. For example in 2010 then he gave 160 Mercy to the top officials.

exterior and interior package's offered

DETROIT - As reported by autoevolution, Monday (12/26/2011) touring package offered for this 2012 Cadillac CTS in the form of an exterior design package gives the car is much more elegant. These changes are done on a much more comfortable suspension, alloy wheels becomes larger with a choice of sizes 18 and 19 inches.

Meanwhile, front and rear lights look much more dynamic system that has a LED. For the interior package, changes occur in the brake pedal, and gas are wrapped with Crom, the dashboard is covered with brown wood fibers and upholstery colors to suit the color of the dashboard.

2012 Cadillac CTS does not initiate the change, the car is still equipped with 3.6-liter V6 engine that can offer a high enough acceleration and fixed fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.

Furthermore, with the touring package on offer, the price difference between the 2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe and Wagon versions only USD2.065 from the usual version.

American car companies, General Motors (GM) as the Cadillac automobile manufacturers, has launched a touring package for the new generation car, the CTS 2012.

Wow, that white sedan car, Holden VE Commodore split into two pieces



PERTH, - VE Commodore made ​​in 2008 was at least fitted with six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and a voice warning system against the use of seat belts as standard equipment.

A white sedan Holden VE Commodore allegedly cut in half lengthwise from front to back and burst into flames after crashing into a palm tree. It happened on a road in Riverside Drive, east of Perth, Australia, Wednesday (21/12) morning. Some pieces of the engine, body, and others seen strewn around it.

Two people in the car declared dead. Rider Tom Dymond (20 years) remained in the chair and fell victim to fire fresh vegetables. Passengers being named by Shaun Payne (19 years) was thrown out at great impact.

"We still see some things that might be the cause of the accident. But the initial allegations, the speed that exceeds the limit," said Allan Mawdesley, a senior police officer from the traffic accident. He added that in addition to examining a number of witnesses, CCTV footage in the local area was the subject of investigation. Apart from speed, linkage with the consumption of alcohol is also a consideration.

safe car
Holden VE Commodore at a glance, although the variant that is used has not been explained, the Australian production car made ​​especially for those countries tend to have high levels of security. Protrudes into the back of the battery is positioned so that the engine room antechamber of relief in the event of collision.

Machine was placed in the middle so that the front and rear weight balance, and expected to be more stable while driving. Meanwhile, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) as the agency vehicle safety supervisor gives good value (3.7 to 4 stars out of 5 star scale), when compared to the previous Commodore products.