2/28/12

Ferrari's sold cheap in auction

Washington - Reported by autoevolution, Monday (2/27/2012), a car that was never used again since the accident in 2009 and it would also leave little problem for prospective buyers. This car apparently did not have a certificate that can not be taken in normal street.

This case stems from the Ferrari F50 supercar was stolen from Ferrari dealers in Pennsylvania, USA in 2003.

When the the car is is found on 2008, parties insurance who already become car owners hand over the car super it to the Ministry the Justice because become goods of evidence for process investigation. The car is still in the hands of the FBI in Kentucky, United States until 2009.

When one of the FBI agent Fred Kingston Ferrari move with Assistant U.S. Attorney J. Hamilton Thompson, suddenly exotic car it's glide uncontrollable after Kingston are behind the wheel.

Kingston by Thompson is trying to control the car, but the tail of the car is moving wildly and eventually crashed into a small tree on the roadside. As a result the front of the damaged car and damaged the left door.

Insurance is asking the FBI to restitute damages up to U.S. $ 750,000. Because it was not responsible, the FBI refused to pay.

Well, it still has something to do with the unique story of a crashed car Ferrari F50 by FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) in 2011 then? The car is now sold cheap.

Nissan NV200's modified for transporting patients

NEWCASTLE - NV200 is a cancer patient transportation made ​​it looks different to the original version, especially on the exterior design is painted blue and a touch of color images and text.

Nissan NV200 is a car with this type of Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV). There is a unique case of N200 is located in Newcastle, England. One of cancer care in Newcastle, has been used Nissan NV200 to transport cancer patients.

cancer care where it has 50 units NV200 for use transporting patients suffering from cancer. NV200 van as it changed with the sliding side door. Thus was launched the autoevolution, Monday (27/02/2012).

This is a joint venture with Nissan-based cancer care in Newcaslte. Because, Nissan saw people with cancer in the UK quite a lot, in one week can carry 1,000 people.

"This is our partnership with Nissan. Nissan gives us 50 units to be used as a car transporter NV200 cancer patients in England, "said Brian Burnie, Charity Trustees and UK cancer care.

Nissan does again to Recall March dan Juke

Tokyo - Nissan's cars that pulled the cars that are made in the period August 2009 until January 2012. Approximately 93,000 of them pulled the car in Japan, the rest are products that are scattered around the world.

After a few months ago exposed the problem, one of the world's most phenomenal car, Nissan Juke, now back in trouble. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Nissan Juke should be withdrawn (recall). In addition to Juke, another Nissan mainstay, March also withdrawn because of disability.

There are about 250 thousand Juke and March are withdrawn due to defects in the injection system. Juke and March are drawn together as well as the Infiniti M and QX Nissan Tiida and Serena.

Defects in the Juke, March, Tiida and Serena and the Infiniti M and QX were allegedly able to make a fuel leak that could ultimately make the engine performance decreases.

DetikOto Nissan spokesman as quoted by Reuters on Monday (2/27/2012) said there were no incidents or casualties due to such defects.

Juke Juke is drawn is manufactured in the UK. While the Tiida is made in China.

March while Nissan Micra which has another name drawn is the production of India. For Serena and the Infiniti M and QX is drawn for Japanese cars.

2/27/12

Yo-Crossover, new hybrid car from Russia





St Petersburg - Russia began to come into play and immediately clean up a new player in the global automotive.

Do not joke about car technology from Russia. An example is ë (read Yoa)-crossover that will be produced later this year by Yo-Auto is also owned by Russian billionaire owner of the NBA basketball club, the New Jersey Nets, namely Mikhail Prokhorov. Compared with hybrid cars that exist today, ë-crossover is more sophisticated and complete.

To drive the car, not just a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor are used. Motor fuel used, can mengguankan two types of fuel as well, namely petrol and gas (CNG). Therefore, the units have been provided BBGn gas tank and the tube contents can be claimed once for a distance of 700 km.

To explain the greatness of crossover, ë promote it through the Auto-vide on you tube.



Super capacitor
What is more, it turns out, as a source of energy to drive the electric motor is used superkapasitor, of course, lighter weight than lithium-ion batteries. In addition can fill up quickly also could supply the energy that is responsive to an electric motor. Kardena, not surprisingly, the ability to sprint from 0-100 kph diklaijm about 10 seconds.

One more thing, to get this capability, the car body is made of composite polimer.Sistem motion instead of just two wheels, but also can be 4x4 or all-wgheel drive (AWD). Even to drive a car, when mengadalkan power, two motors are used.

ë-Auto also claims fuel consumption is 28.5 kpl crossovernya. This is of course more interesting, because the price of increasingly expensive fuel oil. Even if a headache with a growing craze in oil prices, could have been moved to the BBG.

ë-crossover will be created by Prokhorive ONEXIM Group with Russian truck manufacturer Yarovit. At a news conference last week and quoted by several online automotive media, Porkhorive already planned to set up a second assembly plant in St. Petersburg so that production could be increased two-fold. In fact, through its website, has been serving Pre-order.

Just have not mentioned the price. Nevertheless Autobloggreen estimated 10000-20000 U.S. dollars. If true, it means a lot cheaper than a hybrid car made in Japan or other countries.

Knowing more what Vettel's new sport car will take on F1 race

Christian Horner's team leader tried to entertain and arouse the spirit of the team, especially Newey. "The car was built with the fantastic and we are to start testing," he said.

About RB8, say as a symbol of continuity, sustainability in all sectors. "We have designed and built this car with a very short time," he said.

Once again, Ferrari may smile broadly. Because, it turns out when the team Red Bull Racing (RBR) introduced a race car through online RB8, last night (02.06.2012) to retain his second (world champion constructor and driver) has a very similar form as the Ferrari F2012. Means, of the few teams that have been launched, only the McLaren MP4-27 still with the muzzle of the same as last year.

RBR chief designer Adrian Newey admits that no other changes in the nose following the 2012 regulations. Stressed, although the visual berbeeda nose, RB8 is still an evolution of last year's successful RB7. He has not been the year of what the impact on car performance with the prohibition of puffs of exhaust in the diffuser.

"This is the fourth evolution of the RB5 and difficult task. We have lost the technology restriction exhaust with tip position, which we have been successful in expanding in recent years," said Newey. With the regulations, he continued, the team thought during the winter to get the best results.

When designing RB7 last year, he said, about the position of the exhaust and it's the only chance that is possible. Now this, "We have lost more than anyone else with that provision. Only time will tell, it would be good to do some testing and see where we come," said Newey.




Nascar News: Carl Edwards won at Daytona 500

California: Actual race scheduled for Sunday evening localtime. But the heavy rain made the track very slippery. At least five riders crashed on lap-87. The race's discontinued. After waiting five hours, the race committee finally decided to stop racing. The next series will take place in Daytona 500, Las Vegas, USA, 2 March next.

Carl Edwards wins Auto Club 500 NASCAR race at Auto Club Speedway Circuit, California, United States, Monday (25/2). Driving a Ford Fusion, Edwards outperformed 2006 Nascar champion Jimmie Johnson in the second place. While the position of third place Jeff Gordon.

Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) held by Ford will be always socialized

Ford is getting support from the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation (AIPF) raise awareness about safe driving practices, and has organized sessions for the various participants - all of which are provided free of charge.

"Security on the street is a very serious problem and this is closely related to our business,".

"We're not only committed to providing the leading vehicle in terms of safety, quality and fuel savings to customers, through training DSFL, we hope to increase understanding and help them drive better, safer, and with a higher level of awareness of other vehicles on the road. ".

Traffic accidents continue to cause high mortality rate each year.

PROGRAM of Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) is a global program that was held in Ford's efforts to reduce the number of deaths in accidents and to improve the quality of traffic on the highway, driving through a professional training program is safe and fuel efficient.

This program uses the technique of online training, classroom teaching and practice in the field to enhance the learning process and bridge the experience gap of more than 500,000 riders of various ages.

DSFL is currently entering its fifth year of training new riders in the Ford market in Asia Pacific and Africa, which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, China, India, Taiwan and South Africa.

DSFL program has been customized for each of these markets in order to reflect the driving environment and the local road conditions. DSFL in Southeast Asia for example, include tips when driving in flood, in China where the snow in the north resulted in slippery road conditions, while in the United States that targets teenage drivers at the high school level.

Participants DSFL in Asia is largely a novice rider because of economic improvement encourage the rapid rise in vehicle ownership. To date, 50,000 people have participated in programs throughout Asia and 12,000 more expected to join in 2012.

driving training includes anticipating the road conditions, the application of fuel-efficient driving techniques, avoiding driving at high speed and keep it well-maintained vehicles to achieve optimum fuel economy.

Safe driving skills focused on the use of seat belts, recognition and anticipation of changes in traffic conditions, avoiding distraction while driving and keep a safe distance with other vehicles.

Since 2008, Ford's global DSFL program has trained a variety of participants, including the Ford customer, fleet companies, students, international organizations, representatives of the dealers, journalists, members of the police and armed forces, as well as employees of Ford, to help riders improve their skills and techniques.

Special touch for Lamborghini Aventador

Bologna: There are many parts of the skin is wasted, but the women are not much (wasted). They have a special touch," said Hauser. Lamborghini Aventador is the latest series is being marketed.

The team, comprised of 35 women working in two shif. They cut and sew leather upholstery for the dashboard and roof lining.

Luxury Italian supercar, Lamborghini, it's not just the work of the men, but also involve the employment of women.

"The work chair, all employees are men because they are strong. But (on the smoothed) we need to cultivate a sense involves the skin, and women are better at it," said Arno Hauser, Production Manager Aventador Lamborghini V 12, a new recently.

Hauser said that women have a more critical eye and sensitivity to detail.

Every Lamborghini took three and a half cowhide, or a year they need as much as 12.6 tons of cow skin that can cover 23 thousand square meters of surface. On average in the year 1800 Lamborghini made there.

There are dozens of color and sewing techniques. The most popular are black (85 percent). But there are also yellow and orange skin.

2/26/12

Unveiling Hyundai's i-flow concept


SEOUL -Talk about design, form i-flow no doubt. Firm lines on the side of the body which became the hallmark of Hyundai models makes it looks more in character. In addition the use of LED lights makes it look modern.


Hyundai Motors is preparing a surprise event at the Geneva Motor Show to bring the car Hyundai i-flow concept. The car that will mejeng the events taking place next March, has been developed together with Hyundai chemical company, BASF.

As reported motorbeam.com, Tuesday (07/02/2012) i-flow will describe the future of Hyundai vehicles that take advantage of futuristic materials used in vehicles. With the help of BASF, Hyundai is able to reach several advantages such as greater fuel efficiency, lower environmental impact, design freedom and security and comfort.

"i-flow is the cornerstone of future vehicles. Hyundai quickly involve us in the development process so that we can offer over our ability. We are very pleased with the outstanding results of our cooperation," said Wolfgang Hapke, Performance Polymers Division Head.

Hyundai i-flow fluidic design concept that carries the sculpture has been awarded an innovative coating technique from BASF. As explained above that the i-flow constructed using futuristic material that reduces the impact on the environment. As an example of the use of lightweight construction materials such as Ultramid Balance on the seat frame and foam thermoplastic energy absorber.

Addition of other materials such as Elastollan Luquafleece and moisture absorbent material and thermo-plastic polyurethane elastomers. Infrared pigment is also present in the cabin that adorn the dashboard, seats and center console, the technology called Passive Heat Management.




Unveiling Most powerful car ever made by Ferrari


The engine is believed to be carrying capacity with a 6.3 liter V12 configuration which has an estimated output of 700 hp is juxtaposed with the transmission of dual-clutch 7-speed. If true, this means a new vehicle is the most powerful sports cars ever built by Ferrari.

APPROACHING the introduction of a replacement model Ferrari 599 Maranello Italian car manufacturer confirmed that the first official images for the media to be released on February 29 and the new model is claimed will be the most powerful sports cars ever built by Ferrari.

Ferrari released a video with pictures in disguise. The news and pictures were released a week after the disguised special customers and dealers are invited to see first hand the vehicle manufacturer's new flagship car bearing the prancing horse.

Internally, the vehicle is known as the F152 model but did not explain what the name of its production. Rumor has it he will be referred to as the Ferrari 620 GT.

2/25/12

2012 nascar news will unveil new things at the Daytona 500 race

Garen Nicoghosian, chairman of Ford's design team for this racecar, stuffing her body with aerodynamic packages like NASCAR cars, but without losing the characteristic curves of mass production version of Ford Fusion, for example the shape grille. The reason is, that could be emulated by the lovers of the world and the modification of four-wheel racing NASCAR.

FYI, the 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR racecar will be introduced to the public while at the Daytona 500 race that will begin to be held in February 2013.

When the Detroit Motor Show and then, apparently not only bring the Ford 2013 Ford Fusion just to be introduced to the public. But apparently they also make use of the international automotive event as a moment to introduce a prototype 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR racecar.

The move is a form of support to the Ford national race pride of Americans, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as well as an initial strategy for the sale of 2013 Ford Fusion in the future.

Ford Tourneo and Ford Transit Panel Van will be produced

Ford Tourneo and Ford Transit Panel Van will be made in Turkey, while the models with blank rear chassis will be made at Southampton, England.

Ford will display a concept vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show the Transit Tourneo to carry passengers. The figure of this vehicle is a dramatic new look and image that introduces a new family of Ford vehicles 1 ton class passenger and commercial vehicles for Europe and Asia.

Leadership of the European Ford Tourneo Stephen Odell said that would be appreciated by many customers business and tourism. Vehicle is carrying a new interior design with a focused cockpit for the driver.

The luxurious cabin seat multi-class sedan is equipped with high quality materials. In addition kabnnya also comes with new features like multi-adjustable rear seat and removable.

New features on diesel engined vehicles powered 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi 153 bhp this is SYNC can be activated by voice command, in-car connectivity system, rear camera monitor and lane departure alert.

This concept vehicle uses a new global platform that is claimed Ford was developed to provide the equivalent sedan driving dynamics, such as agility, responsive handling, improved ride comfort and reduced noise levels.

"We want to give it to the driver and the passengers in the backseat of a standard interior with the same quality and design with sedan cars, but with a more spacious space for passengers and luggage," said Ford of Europe design chief, Paul Campbell.

Seat in the rear-seat itself has a same time with a completely new design that can easily be folded into different configurations or even removed altogether.

Additionally, it will be introduced also a new variant line of Transit Panel Van in April and is expected to have a bunch of different designs Tourneo nose. The series of these new vehicles will be equipped with diesel engines the 2.2 liter Duratorq TDCi refinement and technology silengkapi Auto-Start-Stop as a standard feature.

This machine is presented in three output options is 99 bhp, 124 bhp and 153 bhp. The third engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, while the engine power channeled to the road surface in through the front wheels (front wheel drive). Transit new model is available in two long wheelbase, short wheelbase (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB).

10 supercar's assumed of wasting fuel

Having a luxury car or a supercar is very desirable. But beyond that, his strength is great and has a very high speed effect on fuel efficiency.

In the midst of oil prices continue to soar, every automaker is currently competing to create an economical car. Starting from developing diesel engines, hybrids, electric vehicles and almost all automotive manufacturers to build vehicles version of "eco". Apparently, a luxury car or a supercar is still not fully lead to efficiency. Here's a list of the most wasteful vehicles;

A. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Of the more we are in the bottom of the list, the farther from the predicate terekonomis supercar or a luxury car. Due to this one car requires 5 km / l in urban as well as 6:38 km / l for each trip taken.

2. Lamborghini Murcielago
Although all impressed with the appearance of frightening and fantastic speed, supercar bearing the raging bull has a worst emission levels. In addition, the 6.5 liter V12 engine is just a 5.53 km to a liter of petrol.

3. Bugatti Veyron
8.0-liter W16 engine is providing exceptional acceleration, but only 1 liter of gasoline soared to 3.4 km on the road as far as urban, and 5.59 km / l on highway. It turned out that the technological sophistication of the engine 10 with 4 turbochargers and intercooler, not much helped supercar utilize fuel better.

4. Bentley Azure Brooksland
Fuel consumption of a luxury car is not much different from the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Brooksland expected within a year of fuel costs by an average of 4568 dollars or about Rp 40 million, while Scaglietti only 4377 U.S. dollars (USD 39 million).

5. Ferrari 416 Scaglietti
For vehicles bearing the Prancing Horse Italian are making progress. 5.7-liter V12 engine that can shoot up to 540.40 PS, can take up to 4 km / l for the city and 6:38 km / l on the highway.

6. Maybach 57
Luxury cars at a cost of 335 500 U.S. dollars or about Rp 3 billion-an, of course not built with poor quality. However, through a 6.0-liter V12 engine that he can have a fuel absorbs at 4:25 km / l in the city and 6.8 km / l on the highway.

7. Bentley Continental GT Convertible
The pride of British cars with luxury features, it is not as good fuel consumption. Through a 6.0-liter V12 engine, this convertible needs fuel as much as 4:25 km / l in the city and 7:23 km / l on the highway.

8. Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG SUV
Do not ever think to bring this SUV before you have your own oil reserves. Because the car is capable of absorbing 4.68 km / l in urban and 5:53 km / l, with a supercharged AMG 5.4 liter V8.

9. Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
A vehicle that is capable of producing power up to 517.08 PS and accelerates from 0 - 96.56 kph in five seconds by 6.2 liter V8 engine. But in terms of "economic" wait a minute, his record for eating the fuel 4.68 km / l for the city and 5.95 km / l on the highway.