Kamis, 30 September 2010

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Comes


Chevrolet will present the pre-series version of Cruze hatchback at Paris Auto Show 2010. The model is one of four premieres of the American automaker at this edition of the Paris Motor Show.

Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in a hatchback version, which will begin in a form that the guys from Chevrolet calls a presentation on September 30 at the Paris Auto Show. Obviously, the design lines of this model we can find on the car that customers can buy from showrooms in 2011, the specific elements of the copy presented at Paris are the head lights, the fog lights with blue LEDs, elements that will not appear on the final version.




Cruze Hatchback will be available for sale across Europe in mid of 2011, and the prices will be announced closer to launch date. The model has the same posture as his sedan “brother” and fully benefit from the same type of chassis, “BFI”. According to Chevrolet, the use of the “BFI” system provides high levels of stability and strength.



Regarding the specifications of the new Cruze Hatchback, the officials did not give a lot of details. However, we know that the Cruze hatchback trunk has a volume of about 400 liters and the rear seats can be folded split, 60/40. No information about the engines that will get this model, most likely they will be taken directly from Cruze sedan version. Do not expected that the model to has a model number calipers painted blue and blue head lights, the copy from the pictures is not the final version of Cruze Hatchback.


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New Ford Generation Ford Focus 2011



Ford has presented, before the opening of the the Detroit Motor Show, the first information and pictures of the new generation Focus, a model that, this time, will be the same both in US and Europe.

Ford Focus hatchback featuring a sporty 5-door, 4-door sedan that is elegant, and the station wagon 5-spintu stylish. Focus beramunisi a number of technologies including Low Speed Safety System, Active Park Assist, Lane Keeping Aid and Torque vectoring Control.

Ford Focus will fill the market with diesel and gasoline engines. Range of gasoline engines: 1.6-liter EcoBoost with a choice of 150 hp and 180 hp, and 1.6-liter Duratec Ti-VCT-powered 105 hp and 125 hp. While the choice of the Focus TDCi Duratorq diesel engine, 1.6 liters (95 hp and 115 hp) and 2.0 liters (115 hp, 140 hp and 163 hp).



The first generation Focus was born in 1998. Focus population has exceeded 10 million units. And, the latest generation Focus is a global car developed in Europe. Focus will be sold in more than 120 countries.

Focus will be the base for 10 cars Ford and ready to reach production of 2 million per year from 2012. 80% of its components have in common. Focus into the production line in late 2010 and early 2011 began to be marketed.

Ford presented the first official pictures of the new generation Ford Focus 2011 that will have its world premiere during the day, at the Auto Show in Detroit. Unlike the previous generations, the new Focus is a global model, planning to have the same form in the US and Europe, which is also why the model is presented to an auto show in its native country. Moreover, Ford has chosen – for this very reason – to present, in the same time, both the hatchback and the sedan versions of the new model, the US market being accustomed to rather choose the ordinary four-door version than the Focus hatchback so present on the European streets.




Aesthetically speaking, the new Focus highlights a very clear belonging to the new line of models of the Blue Oval, being practically a larger version of the Fiesta subcompact model. Focus’s design is purely European, the car being developed at a design center in Germany that the Michigan brand owns. The dimensions remained the same both for the sedan and the hatchback, the dimensions of the chassis and the suspension’s hardware being also borrowed from the old generation, with the necessary improvements.

The new generation Focus will be made in parallel in the Ford plants in Saarlouis (Germany), Michigan (USA) and Chongqing (China), following that, later, production sites in Spain and Russia to enter the game, too. The new Focus will go on sale in 2011.
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Selasa, 28 September 2010

2010 Chevrolet Lumina Picture & Review


The Chevrolet Lumina sedan , coupe and minivan were first introduced in 1989 for the 1990 model year as a new range of vehicles from the Chevrolet brand of General Motors to replace both the Chevrolet Celebrity sedan, and the Monte Carlo coupe. The Lumina was an answer from General Motors to the Ford Taurus. All Luminas were built at the Oshawa Car Assembly plant, in Ontario, Canada. The Chevrolet Lumina had the longest length from any other W-body car at the time.


Consumers were ultimately confused by having two different vehicles (the Lumina sedan and the Lumina APV minivan) share the same name, and the concept was eventually dropped when the Lumina APV was replaced by the Chevrolet Venture in 1997.



The North American Chevrolet Lumina was based on the mid-size GM W platform, which was shared with the Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Buick Regal and Buick Century (after 1996). Although the Lumina became a popular seller, GM was widely criticized in the motoring press for being late to the game in introducing a direct aero-designed competitor to the Ford Taurus. The Chevrolet Lumina's first generation ended production in 1994, making this the shortest-lived generation of the first-generation GM W-body cars.



In 1989, the Lumina became the nameplate under which Chevrolets were raced in NASCAR, more than a year before the model was available to the public. Irate fans bombarded NASCAR with letters protesting the unfairness of Chevrolet being allowed to race an aluminum car.
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Hyundai Elantra Stylis, Reviews, Picture & Prices


We have some information, picture, feature and detail price about 2010 Hyundai Elantra : The 2010 Hyundai Elantra style changes which are few and limited to the sedan model. It gets slightly revised grille and a chrome trim slash on the trunklid.

Trim as it May look from the outside, the Hyundai Elantra offers the most interior space (cargo & passenger) Among the core competitive set and the most interior volume in its class - 112 .1 cubic feet. It's so spacious, in fact, that the government classifies it as a midsize car, though it measures (and is price approach) like a compact.

Yet numbers, as They usually do, only tell part of the story. What truly sets apart the versatile Elantra is the utter versatility of its space, and the thoughtful little conveniences That help make the interior less like a car cabin and more like a living room.


For storage, no Less than ten easy-to-reach compartments have been placed Throughout the interior. These include an in-dash storage box, a center console, front door map pockets, and dual seatback pockets, the which we've seen Used for snacks, laptops, and the outfield's worth of baseball gloves.

Hyundai Image-conscious is asserted that the Touring five-door hatchback. But it should not be ashamed to admit Touring is a four-door wagon – and a very roomy at the time: its 65.3-cubic-foot cargo volume with rear seats folded embarrassed many middle wagons and compact SUVs matches. da few styling differences between the three 2010 Hyundai Elantra sedan model: Blue, GLS and SE. Body Blue edition does not get some “blue” coats of arms and SE can be identified with alloy wheels 15-inch wheels versus other models of steel with wheel covers. The 2010 new model Elantra GLS Touring labeled. The carryover 2010 SE Touring model has 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails plus an optional cargo on GLS Touring.

Hyundai said the Elantra sedan in 2010 Blue increase fuel economy by 8 percent in the city and 6 percent on the highway than the Elantra sedan 2009 Blue manual transmission without treatment. 2010 Elantra GLS and SE sedan comes only with four-speed automatic transmission, but the key advantage revised-up torque converter to maximize fuel economy at highway speeds.

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS sedan has a base price of $ 17.615. The 2010 base price Hyundai Elantra SE sedan is $ 18,565. The 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS Touring model price of $ 16.715 with a manual transmission and from $ 17,915 with automatic. The 2010 Elantra Touring SE price of $ 18.715 with a manual transmission and from $ 20,515 with automatic. 2010 Hyundai Elantra Release Date: 2010 Hyundai Elantra on sale in September 2009, with a 2010 Touring model Elantra GLS set to start slightly later this year.
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Senin, 20 September 2010

New Ford Generation, 2011 Ford Flex


The 2011 Flex is a 4-door, up to seven-passenger sport-utility, available in 7 trims, ranging from the SE FWD to the AWD Titanium.

2011 Ford Flex is not changed significantly from the model in 2010, although he adds a new top-line model of Titanium with added features and appearance of certain signs. HD Digital Radio is now included with the package of voice-activated navigation, and Titanium Limited model and add a new option, Ford PowerFold third-row split-folding bench seat folds and tumbles forward with the touch of a button. Flex is still a kind of experiment-in-progress as a test of Ford for the crossover market that can play the role of a minivan, an SUV pulling a trailer such as weight, and looks like nothing else on the road.

Introduction Upon, the SE FWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 262-horsepower engine achieves 17-mpg That in the 24-mpg city and on the highway. The Titanium AWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 262-horsepower engine achieves 16-mpg That in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard trims on both.

Most versions of the Ford Flex 2011 carry over unchanged from the model-year 2010, though only a few treatments available exterior paints. Part of the new-of-the-line Titanium trim levels amp up and see the interior exterior Limited model, which shares equipment and features. 2011 Flex Titanium Black gets two-tone roof of Tuxedo, a black-out lights and trim all taillamps, grille, black chrome finish with a leading "" nomenclature Flex at the spearhead of the hood, and 20-inch 10-spoke polished aluminum wheels. Inside, it will be cut by charcoal black leather seats with gray inserts, illuminated scuff plates, and touch on various kinds added.

The 2011 Ford Flex gets no notable mechanical changes. Like an SUV, this big wagon is available with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and has a slightly elevated seating height. But it’s a crossover because instead of separate-body-on-frame truck-type construction, it has a car-based architecture in which body and frame essentially are a single unit. The 2011 Flex shares this “unibody” platform with the more curvaceous Lincoln MKT crossover, with the Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS sedans, and with the redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer SUV.


The 2011 Flex continues with a wide array of convenience features, including driving aids that enhance stability and steering control. You can get your Flex with seven-passenger capacity via front buckets and second- and third-row bench seats. The alternative is a six-passenger arrangement with a pair of second-row buckets. Added for 2011 as an option on Limited and Titanium models is Ford’s PowerFold third-row bench that automatically tumbles into a floor well on a 50/50 split basis at the touch of a button.

Standard safety equipment on the 2011 Flex includes head-protecting curtain side airbags designed to deploy in a side collision as well as when sensors detect an impending rollover. Tilt/telescope steering, cruise control, and rear obstacle detection are among features standard on all models. So is Ford’s MyKey teen-driver-safety system in which the ignition key can be programmed to limit Flex’s top speed to 80 mph and the radio prevented from playing until safety belts are buckled, among other safety strategies. Features that are standard or optional, depending on model, include an electrically cooled second-row center console, remote engine start, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and Ford’s Vista Moonroof panoramic glass ceiling with opening panel.




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Differences Ford Fusion 2011


The 2011 Ford Fusion is the best car for you if you're looking for roomy and comfortable sedan medium that provides a solid overall performance and the latest technology. 2011 Fusion is a four-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 7 trims, ranging from S to Hybrid i4.

After the introduction, S i4 engine equipped with a standard 175-horsepower 2.5-liter, i4, which reached 22-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The six-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and six-speed automatic transmission with the overdrive is optional. Hybrid engines are equipped with 2.5-liter, i4, 156-horsepower, hybrid standard that achieve 41-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2011 Ford Fusion brings more than most have not changed from, Fusion revision in 2010 that experienced in and out and adding 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid. New features for 2011 Ford Fusion, including the MyKey system allows parents to set limits on their teenage drivers and the blind-spot side-view mirror is not otherwise included in the model equipped with the optional Blind Spot Information System. New is an optional HD Radio receivers and rain-sensing wipers, along with two new appearance package. What has not been added this year, however, is the choice EcoBoost turbocharged engine.


There is a difference for the 2011 Ford Fusion. Part of the new Fusion sales surge may be caused by deftly changing the sheet metal model made in 2010. Nose and tail current, plus a bar grille typical three-over, turn on the styling that dates from the 2006 model year was the introduction of the sedan. It looks strong, trading on-line cut the square to convey a sense of solidity. dashboard was renovated, too, get a touch softer surfaces and "ice blue" lighting instrument. But the layout of the dashboard - the entire interior, really - still shamelessly in the parable of the tendency to lump graceful sweep of the interior. dashboard feature that differentiates the main screen display which is large enough available Sync and navigation systems. In 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid model, instrument cluster interactive, animated by the Ford EcoGuide. It features real-time graphic LCD hybrid power routing and battery power. It also may reflect the vine vine that adds a green leaf to appreciate the fuel-and energy-efficient driving and reducing them to punish inefficiency. Fusion comes in-, door-sedan body style four single.

Even without the option EcoBoost, 2011 Fusion to offer what is arguably the largest variety of powertrain options priced, mid-middle class. These are other factors in Fusion's popularity. Fusion 2011 is available with four-cylinder engine, two V-6s, a hybrid gas-electric, three transmissions, and choice-or all-wheel drive front. Standard S, SE, and SEL models, the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is rated 175 horsepower saving and continuing with six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic option. For the year 2011, automatic transmission on four-cylinder models now include dental function-select manual. The 2011 Fusion SE and SEL models are again available with a choice of 240-horsepower 3.0-liter V-6 .. Back to the top of the line is the 2011 Fusion Sport, which came on the line for the years 2010 and opened to enthusiastic audiences Fusion performance has never been achieved. Sport has a 263-hp 3.5-liter V-6, plus tauter suspension tuning and 18-inch alloy wheels. V-6 comes only with a six-speed automatic transmission, which also includes manual shift mode. All fusion in 2011 come standard with front wheel, which puts the engine weight over the front tire traction and benefits in slippery conditions. All-wheel-drive (AWD) is available on 2011 Fusion SEL V-6 and the Fusion Sport model.
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Minggu, 19 September 2010

Proves Jeep Patriot 2011


Revised exterior appearance with new front fascia is more aggressive in which both fog lights, those at the lower bumper, flanked by two main lights, and body-colored grille. New fascia in the rear lower than the previous model.

2011 Jeep Patriot interior designed more fun as the application of the door trim panel softer, a new center armrest, a new steering wheel with controls (audio, cruise control, etc.).

Outside, the Patriot gets a new body-Colored grille, standard fog lamps, new 17-inch wheels, lower rear bumper, and a total of four new colors. On the off-road side of Things, the 4X4 models receives a one-inch Increase in ride height.

Underneath, the suspension system has been modified for more comfort with increased damping / rebound rates and a new rear sway bar. Also the steering was tweaked.

Like the recently-teased Chrysler 200 sedans That replaces the Sebring, more soft-touch materials will from be found within, as well as a new, Thicker-rimmed steering wheel with integrated audio / trip controls. The UConnect Voice Command System Will Be available Across the board, and top-range models will of the Latitude X get a standard automatic climate control.

Jeep President and CEO Mike Manley says, "For 2011, Jeep Patriot is even more appealing to consumers, thanks to Rugged new exterior styling, interior enhancements and refinements to the suspension and steering systems."

The 2011 Jeep Patriot will from be built at Chrysler's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, and consumers begin to see it will from populating the dealer lots in the fourth quarter of the 2010 (aka starting next month). Even though it's only been a little tweaked here and there, the Patriot Seems to be shaping up as compact an interesting offering from the Jeep.





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Jumat, 17 September 2010

Car Modification Techniques


To get the car modified in accordance with what is in want, it's good to plan well in order to get a first modification of a beautiful car with a little funding. Here are tips on planning a modification in the car:

1. Plan
The first step to modifying a car is to use the services of a proven reputation modifiers. With those more experienced like this, you can devote preliminary design modifications to the car as desired. If you choose to use professional services, then make sure you've included an additional budget for salaries. Exaggerated budget car modification is around 10% in case of unwanted things. One thing that should not be missed, make sure you are not a candidate mounts STOLEN.
Furthermore, it will provide useful input about the color, tires, interior, and anything else related.

2. Budget
Having no idea what car you want, then it's time to peek into the wallet. Make sure how much money you allocate for this car modification. Budget is also influenced by what kind of car modifications, such as

Research in advance what the price of spare parts and time required for

3. Find the right car
After making sure your budget is, now looking for a decent used car to receive polish. The less rust and damage, the more you shout wallet happy. But most importantly, make sure you research first about the car. At least you know the year of manufacture and specifications are followed.

4. Spare Part List
After spending the spare part, it helps you to organize the shopping list. Record anywhere you store the goods so you do not buy the same item twice. Or

5. Kikis Cat
There are several methods suggested several workshops leading to the erosion of the paint. The most commonly used blasting media that make your car back to the original color of gray.

6. New Cat
Once your car 'bare' it's time for you to contact an experienced painter. Reference can you search through the garage and the famous store that has often provide services such painter.

You can discuss with him about the choice and brand colors. Although looking a bit pricey, but guaranteed you will not regret the outcome.

7. Engine
While your car is painted, it's time to buy things that are important and the most expensive. Make sure the machine you selected in accordance with the power plant you want. Next, please find a machine with the best price according to its kind.

8. Brakes and Suspension
Search engines can be coupled with a search for a suitable suspension system. Remember better to spend a lot of money for these two things today, because it guaranteed durable.

Compared to the material you are looking for cheap but fast is broken. Matches all kinds and types of tires with the brakes of your choice.

9. Details
After all is installed, a little longer you will be able to enjoy a new car but a long serve targeted. But you must remember the details that always catch people's attention, the interior and exterior.

On the outside do not get too much play of color, because of the possibility of disappointing results and even the unsightly eye although you may be very interested.

Choose the color and sweep of the right technique because that's the beauty of the modification. Similarly, the inside, not to impose values that have been painstakingly beautiful exterior constructed.
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Car Modification Tips - Power Gear

Altimate Sound
Looking to get some horses out of the '02-05 Nissan Altima? Borla has a new, bolt-on method to gain such power. This is called the exhaust system and it is made from mandrel-bent stainless steel pipe that is 2 1/4-inches in diameter. On the roll of the muffler is the edge, angle-cut, 4-inches from the end gives a very stylish appearance. If you need a little more grunt Altima in performance and you want to sound like that happens, choose one of these, they will be guaranteed for one million miles.

Man Up With this Manifold
Here's more power for your EVO EVO GTSPEC in the form of manifold. Made with SUS304 pipes and flanges, manifolds are strong enough and designed well enough to quell the nine-wheel hp and 7 lb-ft of torque when combined with the turbo back. In turn, the increase in power came early, giving you a wider and more usable power band. So, if you want more power with a simple replacement part, then this can be manifold worthy candidate.

Swaying Spheres
Endlinks are an important component to the swaybar, not only because they are connected to a bar suspension, but also because they play rolled around on the street car feels. Whiteline Automotive has released their new ENDLINK Spherical Bearing kits for the 350Z, RX-8, Lancer EVO, WRX and S13 and S14 chassis '240SX 's. This kit can manage and rotate to give a better feeling for the car and made with heavy duty bearings making it more durable. Replace the old and get the endlinks swayed by this new spherical.

Tune In Tune And Out
With only a ten minute commute to work, I do not really listen to the radio in the car for a long time. That kind of sucks because every song sounds better in the car. But for those with a long journey, a new EZ900HDS receiver from Kenwood will be a great investment. This new receiver is a step in the technology that has three different tuners in one. It can take AM / FM stations, HD Radio and Sirius Satellite radio, which means that there is a lot of music to listen. Forget the CD, you do not really need them if you subscribe to Sirius Satellite Radio, and with sharp, clear reception you get with HD radio, personally I think a lot of radio songs that go will make you forget what it's like groping through CD. Now, if only I worked about an hour away.

Tuning Is Everything
When modifying the engine, one of the most important factor in getting the most out of your modifications are tuning. AEM introduces the Engine Management System (EMS) for the latest Honda engine line-up. This new plug and play system available for all '01-04 K-series engines (including Element, TSX, and Accord) and '01-04 D17A1 engine and manual transmission A2. The system is offered in two different options: a stand-alone unit or a stand-alone units with built-in wideband UEGO air / fuel controller. Now those newer Honda to join in the fun by tuning tuning AEM products offered.

Is Your Car Swing Both Ways?
Want another modification that will make fans Lambo-style door and maybe even some owners of Lamborghini jealous? Showoff Inc. is proud to present WingDoors Mark I, 90-degree vertical door conversion kit. This kit features a hinge that makes the door open farther than other kits on the market and also provides easy installation. This kit will make the door open far enough to allow you to fit a refrigerator or even mother-in-law in a small car. Are the types of items will fit in the car when the door closed is another story. With this kit, your car will be the talk of the town, making people runny Lamborghini drivers to give your car a second look.

Back in Black
Complete a cool, dark look of your interior with the HKS EVC Black Limited. Basically the same thing as before EVC kPa Ver. 2, but it looks cooler. Main, and possibly only, difference is that it has a black foreground and white background screen, as opposed to black foreground and white background on previous units. Now, not only would be cool because you drive a turbo car, but you will have to follow the controller increases the coolness factor as well.

Cool Fuel
I personally have never heard the fuel pump is dying out or breaking, but I'm sure it's possible. Besides, to prevent this from happening, or at least to prolong your life fuel pumps, BG has released a "heat sink." The heat sink is a nice little device that you put in the loop with the fuel pump and in turn cool the fuel that goes into your machine. And We all know, the cooler your water, oil, and now fuel is, the better your engine will of the run.
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Kamis, 16 September 2010

New Toyota Sienna 2011

The New Toyota Sienna was redesigned for 2011, and observers agree that the minivan is much better than before. No longer stuck behind the Honda Odyssey, the new Sienna took a former class leader in the dynamics and comfort, while the loss of soft style that marked previous Sienna. Most reviewers say that Sienna 2011 is the best minivan on the market.



The first change most will notice in 2011 Sienna is revised exterior. Muscular and beautiful, the new Sienna implant design style to a segment that is marked by anonymity. Car and Driver echoes feelings of most reviewers, saying, "We can go so far as to call the search Sienna minivan is still there-the best." Stepping in the 2011 Sienna reveals an all-new interior as well. While reviewers criticized some of the materials, most agree that both are designed with intuitively placed controls.

Starting from $ 24,260, the base Sienna is equipped with tri-zone air conditioning, power windows and door locks, seven airbags, cruise control, LED taillights and alloy wheels. The base Sienna minivan is one of the least expensive, but Dodge and Kia also offers a minivan with a starting price similar. Although the Sienna can be extremely expensive when fully charged, most of the models is a strong value for the class.

While the review comments on the slow acceleration of the base-liter four-cylinder 2.7-new engine, some argue it is quite adequate in most driving situations. The optional 3.5-liter V6 receives high praise for, a strong and subtle nature of fuel efficiency (four-cylinder Siennas is EPA-rated at 19/24, while the V6 models are rated at 18/24). The Sienna also stands as the only minivan on the market to offer all-wheel drive is optional.



New for 2011 is the sporty SE model. Reviewer says SE oxymoron that works. It's only available in front-wheel drive with V6 power, and observers expressed great pleasure in returning the steering wheel and suspension setup - though looks sporty which may not be for everyone.

Other minivan to Consider
Despite the fact that General Motors and Ford have abandoned the minivan market that supports the crossover, the Sienna still face high competition. The biggest competitor is the Honda Odyssey. Although the consensus among reviewers that the new Sienna minivan is king, 's perch Toyota will be challenged next year when it releases redesigned Honda Odyssey. Reviewers generally supports the driving characteristics of the Odyssey of the Sienna, commented that only the sporty SE Sienna can compete with the Odyssey to road manners.

Dynamic short fall compared with Sienna and Odyssey, the Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan is a feasible alternative to current efforts Toyota minivan. Although Chrysler and Dodge have interior material is worse than Sienna, they offer more storage space, including underfloor storage in the second row. This storage can also house a second row stowable seats - something to consider if you regularly transport large items.



Those who seek to examine the value of the Kia Sedona, which starts at about $ 2,000 less than the Sienna and equipped with standard V6 power. However, buyers should know it also rides on a wheelbase 5.5 inches shorter than the Sienna - which means offering less interior room. If you need more space, you can buy Sedona LX models, which ride on the same wheelbase size Sienna - but also started at almost the same price with the Sienna, so it will not save money.

While Sienna Toyota was not involved in the accelerator pedal recall, some critics have begun to raise questions about the quality Toyota. For its part, Toyota says remains committed to quality and safety. Toyota has set an override brake system in 2011 Sienna, the bypass valve when the brake pedal is pressed.
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New Nissan Quest 2011 New Pictures


After all that falls in Geneva we do not provide fully for the Hall New York, but the reality is that no longer reach the large and small developments. We have two new Scion, the new Optima / Magentis (and some other small surprise from Kia), a new version of the Hyundai Sonata, Cadillac CTS-V Sportwagon, the redesign of the Mercedes R-Class, the Infiniti QX56 and at least half a dozen releases still communicate. Nissan, however, do not expect much, so we were surprised to see the face of new quests as a teaser.

To not change, the Japanese manufacturer's interesting is releasing the picture and close the mouth, but at least have the decency to confirm that your big minivan will go on sale in early 2011. Nissan will have the opportunity to return to stand with the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey, the first completely renovated and with an unprecedented level of improvement. We do not know if Quest achieve the best sales alter the arrival of a new generation, but at least Nissan had the courage to continue in the segment, so reviled in the U.S. lately. For that reason alone is worth five minutes of attention.

After the release of a single teaser photo of the all-new, next-generation Quest minivan back in April, Nissan today published a full set of images (albeit Slightly smoked out) of the full-size people carrier ahead of its world premiere at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

The Japanese automaker is still keeping details on the new Quest under wraps, but it is believed That the next-generation minivan with sliding rear doors will from be powered by Nissan's Venerable 3.7-liter V6 engine.

Scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. In early 2011, the new Quest will from Compete with the redesigned for the 2011MY Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey minivans. More photos after the break.





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Minggu, 12 September 2010

New Sedan Peugeot RCZ 2011


The newest production sedan Coupe Peugeot, Peugeot RCZ, won the Red Dot award as the best design automobile or Best of the Best 2010. Earlier, at the beginning of the year, RCZ has been crowned as the Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2009 in the arena of International Automobile Festival in 2010.

Red Dot Award is a prestigious award and many top companies targeted by the world. Because, with the grace won that, then their global reputations will also be fueled.

The selection process was done giving this gift International Design Agency based in Germany. Items are contested ranging from household appliances, telecommunications equipment up to the car.

While the elements assessed in the event it is, product innovation, exceptional quality, as well as having a high function. In the event that Red Dot, RCZ seeded and proposed to the jury through the virtual world channel by 100 thousand Internet users from 62 countries.

"Red Dot is an award event to the world-recognized quality design. Judging conducted by 30 international experts, which guaranteed an objective and fair assessment of all the products that diperlombakan, "said a press release as quoted autoevolution.com Peugeot, Sunday (30 / 5).

RCZ is a sedan Coupe besutan PSA Peugeot-Citroen Group will be marketed in June. Two-door sedan with a two-seater is offered in two engine variants.

The first variant, 1600 cc petrol engine that ejects Turbocharger manpower 156 horsepower and 240 Newtonmeter torque (Nm). While the second variant is a 2,000 cc diesel engine-powered 163 horsepower and 340 torque.

Membanderol Peugeot petrol variant of the standard type 19 900 pounds or about USD 278.40 million. The most luxurious type, dibanderol 24 000 pounds or about USD 335.76 million.

RCZ Peugeot produced its local partner, Magna Steyr, in Austria. Sedan with a height of 1.68 meters, first introduced in the mat Geneva Motor Show 2010, March.

Now, the car-gadang digadang to be pushed in the car market worldwide.




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Sabtu, 11 September 2010

Mercedez-Benz Siapkan 5 Model Baru Di Akhir 2010


Jakarta - Lord of the premium car segment, Mercedes-Benz will continue to conduct penetration. Plans until the end of this year, Mercedes-Benz Indonesia, the holder of the German manufacturer's brand in Indonesia, will launch five new car until the end of 2010.

The five new models is the Mercedes-Benz M-Clas Grand Edition, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R-Class New Generation, New Generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, and smart.

For the first two names Mercedes-Benz M-Clas Grand Edition and Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG will be launched in September. While three other models New Generation Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class New Generation, and the smart will trafficked in November.

President and CEO of PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia, Rudi Borgenheimer, said the presence of cars Mercedes-Benz's new premium car is claimed to be graced homeland. "We believe these cars will be the target of the pecintanya," said Rudi.

Penetration was once intended to continue the dominance of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia. During the month of July 2010 and Mercedes-Benz Indonesia managed to master the 68.5 percent market share with sales of 2229 units.

The biggest donations still come from New E-Class (1030 units), New C-Class (820 units), The New Generation S-Class (281 units), B-Class (48 units), M-Class (18 units), R-Class (16 units), and GL-Class (6 units).
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Audi 7 Sportback 2011 Mulai Di Pasarkan


German car manufacturer, Audi AG, Friday (3 / 9) announced the start marketing the model Anyar besutannya Audi A7 Sportback. Varian standard 2800 cc FSI engine was on their countries dibanderol 51 650 euros, or about USD 605.73 million.

At the beginning, all cars will of come standard with Quattro all-wheel drive transmission, but most probably a 3.0 diesel - 206 HP only connected to the front wheels via a manual or tiptronic six speeds will from several available. (Same as 2010 Audi A8).

Like autoevolution.com preached on Sunday (5 / 9), Audi offers the best sedan in the brand new breeds besutannya sedan in four engine variants. First, the 2800 cc FSI petrol engine that powered 204 horsepower and torque of 280 Newton meters. This variant is equipped S-Tronic automatic transmission and having a Quatro or four-wheel system.

Second, the 3000 cc petrol engine which ejects energy TFSI 300 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. Like the 2800 cc engine, this variant is also equipped with S-Tronic automatic transmission, as well as having a four-wheel. Third, the 3000 cc TDI diesel engine that powered 245 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.

The fourth variant, 3000 cc diesel engine TDI that generates 204 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. "The first diesel variant equipped S-Tronic automatic transmission and having a four-wheel. While the second variant uses two-wheel drive multitronic transmission continously variable transmission (CVT), "mentioned the Audi press release.

Be some advanced features pinned in this car. Air conditioning appliances auto, keyless engine start-stop-button, leather wrapped steering wheel and equipped with first-class control panel several functions, became a standard feature.

Similarly, Xenon headlights, LED lights bbelakang, MMI audio device equipped with 6.5-inch screen, the parking brake (hand brake) is an electromechanical bekeraj, until the rim riding 18-inch alloy materials.






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Peugeot RCZ Sport In Australia


PSA Peugeot-Citroen, the French origin of the largest automotive manufacturers, Thursday (2 / 9) and began marketing the Peugeot RCZ Coupe version of the sport in Australia on October 1 next. But the launch of this model in Australia carried on today, Friday (3 / 9).

The presence of a sports version follows the standard version in his country and several other European countries began to be marketed in June. "Although the size of a sports coupe RCZ is smaller than the Audi TT, but a larger trunk capacity is 384 liters, 290 liters while the Audi TT," called themotorreport.com, Friday (3 / 9).

Only, until now no official information Happenings price RCZ coupe version of the sports on the continent of the kangaroos. So even with spefisikasi machine, whether the same or different from the standard version.

Previously, globalautonews.com proclaim, two-door sedan standard version and two seats were offered in two engine variants. The first engine, 1600 cc petrol engine, turbocharger and equipped force capable of spraying up to 156 horsepower and 240 Newtonmeter torque (Nm).

While the second variant is a 2,000 cc diesel engine-powered 163 horsepower and 340 torque. Both dibanderol in the range 19900-24000 pounds or approximately USD 278.4 - USD 335.8 million.

Peugeot RCZ coupe built on the Peugeot 308 compact hatchback platform. Peugeot holding company originated in Austria, Magna Steyr, to produce the car.

Sedan concept with a 1.68 meters tall, it has been exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show 2010 mat, in March. This sedan-gadang digadang be pushed markets worldwide.

Because it all, PSA Peugeot - Citroen to establish a separate division to produce this car with the name 'Hors Serie'.
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New Toyota Yaris Generation


Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are reportedly preparing Anyar generation Toyota Yaris hatchback. The information was circulated after several successful photographers capture Yaris 2011 model being tested in some streets in Germany.

Indeed, there is no detailed information on machine specifications and features Happenings latest generation of Toyota's hatchback. However, as preached worldcarfans.com, Monday (6 / 9), from a few photos that there is a noticeable length dimension, width, and height of the car was the same as the previous generation.

"However, the size and shape of C pillar looks more streamlined," wrote the page.
View more sporty face with a wider glass, similar to his brother Mini Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Toyota Verso-S. Last model will be exhibited at the Paris Auto Show 2010 mat, next October.

Only, until now no good explanation of TMC launch schedule, marketing territory, until the price tag of Anyar generation Yaris that.

Several sources close to the manufacturer globalautonews.com was quoted as saying, is now completing the process of TMC was tested against the model. The source who refused to be quoted by name was added, no longer a Japanese manufacturer that will be introduced to the public.
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Rabu, 08 September 2010

New Toyota Harier, Harga Naik


Toyota Harrier Hybrid SUV and Toyota Prius in Japan increased by 3%. This is for the first time in three decades, Toyota Motor Corp.. (TMC)-style model of raising prices in Japan without the addition of new features.

It was solely because of the high price of steel and other raw materials that could no longer in akomodir through a series of cost saving measures undertaken TMC.

This decision is difficult for the TMC, as the Japanese domestic market was slow. New price for the two hybrid cars rose 3%, while some commercial vehicle models rose 2%.

Starting next month the standard version of the Prius, the Prius S 73 500 yen will rise to 2.38 million yen. While the Harrier Hybrid Premium S 136.5 thousand yen climbed to 4.76 million yen.

Toyota has been making various efforts to maintain the fixed price does not rise, but prices of raw materials is expected to remain at high levels for long durations.

Toyota also raised its prices for some models in the USA, without changing the model. Toyota raising prices usually simultaneously with the addition of new features, facelift or the birth of a new generation.

Last time Toyota raised prices on Japan models without adding any features occurred in 1974, amounting to 10% following the oil embargo that occurred at that time. Earlier in 1973, amounting to 7%. Especially for commercial vehicles and vans, the last time there was a price increase in 1992.


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Senin, 06 September 2010

Specification Jaguar XJ V8


Specification
Bodywork
2009 Jaguar XJ V8
Type 4/5S SAL

Designer
Number of doors 4

Dimensions & weight
2009 Jaguar XJ V8
Wheelbase 3032 mm 119.4 in
Track front 1626 mm 64 in
rear 1604 mm 63.1 in
Length 5122 mm 201.7 in
Width 1894 mm 74.6 in
Height 1448 mm 57 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.69

Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1755 kg 3869 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 82 litres 18 UK Gal 21.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics
2009 Jaguar XJ V8
Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area
Cx

Engine
2009 Jaguar XJ V8
Bore × stroke 92.50 mm × 93.00 mm
3.64 in × 3.66 in
Cylinders V-8
Displacement 5 litre
5000 cc
(305.119 cu in)

Type DOHC
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.50:1
Fuel system EFI
Maximum power
(EEC) 385.3 PS (380 bhp) (283.4 kW)
@ 6500 rpm
Specific output 76 bhp/litre
1.25 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(EEC) 515.0 Nm (380 ft·lb) (52.5 kgm)
@ 3500 rpm
bmep 1294.3 kPa (187.7 psi)
Specific torque 103 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Jaguar
Code AJ-V8 Gen III
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 625 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Performance
2009 Jaguar XJ V8
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph 5.40 s
0-100 km/h 5.70 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions 269.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 216.52 bhp/ton

Chassis
2009 Jaguar XJ V8
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front
rear
Wheels front
rear
Tyres front
rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ front 355 mm
rear 326 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
2009 Jaguar XJ V8 See all Jaguar models
RAC rating 42.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2009 Jaguar XJ V8 added 2009-07-09.
Last modified 2009-07-09.
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Chevrolet Blazer


In 1991, Alex Hardy, 37, was driving through a 1987 Chevrolet Blazer White Hall, Alabama Blazer was damaged when the rear axle, the wheel right to free assembly and sent the vehicle into a roll. When the door opened, Hardy was thrown 30-40 feet in the air and suffered serious injuries that made him permanently paralyzed.

Lawyers who represent Hardy filed a lawsuit against General Motors. They alleged that the defective door latch Blazer's injury contributed to Hardy, and that the Blazers GM intentionally sold with defective door latches that opened in an accident like that is owned by Hardy.

GM denied the accusations, arguing that Hardy should be blamed because she had been drinking and fell asleep when his Blazer rolled over. Witnesses to testify that GM Hardy flew through the window because he was not wearing a seat belt.

GM asserted that "their Type 3" bolt the door of a safe and meets federal safety standards. They further stated that the level of side-door ejections from vehicles involved in fatal accidents was 0.77 per 100 inhabitants. Finally, GM's experts testified that the door latch Hardy was only slightly damaged, shows that it does not come open during the accident as he believes.



"Once again, a giant car trying to avoid the facts to obscure the issue," said the lawyer, a nationally recognized auto defects, John Bisnar. "Internal documents-including GM's 1982 study estimated that such hooks could fail about 18,000 times a year-damaged properties underscores GM's third type of door latch This latch has been installed in about 40 million GM vehicles starting in 1978.

A version featuring dishes support only installed on some 1987 models Unfortunately, GM chose not to spend around 916 million U.S. dollars needed to replace all latches .. It chose instead to issue a 'quiet mind' where the dealer was ordered to replace the bolt without notifying their customers. Unfortunately, there were still about 30 million vehicles on the road which is equipped with a hook. "

An Alabama jury awarded $ 50 million in compensation to Mr. Hardy and his family and $ 100 million compensation to the producers for what the jury determined was "guilty knowledge of GM's" of the handicapped slot. This is one of the largest verdict against GM.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began an investigation into what GM knew about the defect clearly on the door latch. A former administrator of the Federal agents say often took aggressive civil litigation like the Hardy's to dig up evidence and documents that otherwise hidden from federal regulators.

"This decision reveals the fact that GM has known for at least 14 years reprehensible that the U.S. would be hurt and killed by a poorly designed door latch, the part that has failed in the accident after the accident," said Brian Chase from a national auto defect law firm Bisnar recognized Chase. "Actions Mr Hardy in taking GM to court is an example of our justice system at work the jury award for GM-American messages in this case, big enough message that their failure to act was not accepted .. Hopefully, this lawsuit will help convince car makers to respond effectively to safety defects known to prevent further injury to its customers. "
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Opel Insignia Specification


The Opel Insignia is a large family car engineered and Produced by Opel, the Germany subsidiary of General Motors (GM) since 2008, replacing the Opel Vectra. Launched at the 2008 British International Motor Show in London as the Vauxhall Insignia, the United Kingdom market name, the Opel Insignia name is Used throughout continental Europe and Ireland, with Chinese-market Buick Regal badged versions.

The Buick Regal Will Also be available in North America from late 2010. In Chile, the Insignia will of retaining the name as the Chevrolet Vectra Used by the previous Vectra models. Also Insignia is the first production car to feature a dual-function frontal camera with traffic sign recognition. The Insignia was voted 2009 European Car of the Year.



From launch, the Insignia offered a 6.1 liter straight-four Family 1 engine producing 85 kilowatts (116 PS, 114 hp), a 1.8 liter version producing 103 kilowatts (138 hp), a 2.0 liter straight-four Family II turbocharged direct injection petrol producing 162 kilowatts (217 hp), a Holden-built 2.8 liter High Feature V6 turbo petrol engine producing 191 kilowatts (256 hp), and three turbocharged 2.0 liter "CDTi" straight-four diesel engines, producing 81 kilowatts (109 hp), 96 kilowatts (129 hp) and 118 kilowatts (158 hp). These CDTi diesels are derived from the Fiat / Opel JTD engines.

The engine lineup was expanded in early-mid 2009 with a 6.1 liter petrol turbo producing 132 kilowatts (177 hp) as well as a fourth variation to the 2.0 liter "CDTi" diesel, producing 140 kilowatts (190 hp) in a twin-turbo form . The Latter, engine code A20DTR, has been delayed Until at least 2011, axles Saab, WHO produces the unit in its TTiD models is now no longer part of GM.

[Citation needed] All nine engines meet Euro 5 emissions standards, and all are offered with in front-wheel drive configuration; Exceptions are the 2.8 petrol turbo and 2.0 liter twin-turbo diesel Which are offered with Saab XWD all-wheel drive by default. With the 2.0 liter turbo, both forms are available Propulsion. Six-speed manual or automatic transmissions are fitted throughout the range, although the five-speed Automatics Are Used on the 1.6 and 1.8 liter petrol engines as well as the base diesel.

Specification
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC
Wheelbase 2737 mm 107.8 in
Track front 1585 mm 62.4 in
rear 1587 mm 62.5 in
Length 4830 mm 190.2 in
Width 1858 mm 73.1 in
Height 1498 mm 59 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Ground clearance
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 70 litres 15.4 UK Gal 18.5 US Gal
aerodynamics
2009 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC
Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area
Cx
engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC
Bore × stroke 79.00 mm × 81.50 mm
3.11 in × 3.21 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.6 litre
1598 cc
(97.516 cu in)
Type DOHC
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system EFI
Maximum power 180 PS (177.5 bhp) (132.4 kW)
@ 5500 rpm
Specific output 111.1 bhp/litre
1.82 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 230.0 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
@ 2200-5500 rpm
bmep 1808.7 kPa (262.3 psi)
Specific torque 143.93 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Opel
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 399.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 8.90 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption 10.7/6.0/7.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions 181.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight
chassis
2009 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC See all Opel models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front
rear
Wheels front
rear
Tyres front 225/55 R 17 W
rear 225/55 R 17 W
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Key: VeVentilated DiDisc (Disk) DrDrum SServo-assisted ABSAnti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅ front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
2009 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC See all Opel models
RAC rating 15.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2009 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC added 2009-03-19.
Last modified 2009-09-30.
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