Friday, December 24, 2010

Mazda RX-8 sports car to MX-5 concept


Mazda RX-8 sports car to MX-5 concept
This concept of oneness of motion most aptly depicts the relationship between the driver and a mazda mx-5 roadster mazda rx-8 a sports car like no other we. Mazda rx-8 re dual-fuel hydrogen rotary sports car greencar.com owning a mazda about mazda zoom-zoom mazda2 mazda3 mazda6 mazda8 rx-8 mx-5 cx-7 cx-9 "a 4-door sports car for 4 adults" this is the basic concept and mazda rx-8 fills it in.
The accessible Mazda MX-5 will booty up the RX-8’s ethics in adjustment to cut the accepted MX-5's kerb weight and balance, according to sources aural Mazda.

The ’12 MX-5 will appear at the 2011 Tokyo motor appearance and will use account previewed by the Ibuki concept, which was apparent in 2003.
A Mazda cabal has said that the abutting MX-5 will use a revised twin-backbone frame, acclimated in the RX-8, and body up on the RX-8’s angle to booty on a “super front-midship four-cylinder layout”. What this agency is that the MX-5 agent will be placed abaft the advanced arbor for best weight distribution, and ascent the ammunition catchbasin and capital bankrupt in advanced of the rear axle, so all the basic apparatus break aural the wheelbase.
By utilising a revised twin-backbone frame, Mazda engineers anticipate they can accord a drop-top car with the anatomy acerbity of a accustomed coupé. In contempo months, Mazda has been patenting genitalia of the Ibuki’s anatomy in Japan and the U.S.
A Mazda architect whispered, “The Ibuki was not a one-off approaching abstraction car. It contains acute aspects of the next-generation roadster.”
The approaching MX-5 could use Mazda’s all-new Skyactiv engines. “It’ll apparently be a 1.5 litre,” a antecedent noted. That care to be acceptable for active performance, accustomed that the MX-5 is on advance to counterbalance beneath than 1,000kg.
Chief engineer, Takao Kijima, said, “The MX-5 charge consistently be failing sports. The car has got bigger and added over the accomplished decade, but it’s now time to about-face the action and get aback to basics.”

Proton belvedere V Nissan authorization

Proton belvedere V Nissan authorization
Proton hybrid gets touch of italian flair this new platform enables the use of a world s first in north america, nissan s operations include automotive it follows the debut of the splash b-segment supermini - a.
Proton is gazing at Nissan’s all-new ‘V’ platform, which provides the abject of the 2011 Micra supermini, as a way to accretion a ballast in India’s aggressive baby car market. Nissan may authorization its ‘V’ belvedere to Proton. Built for arising markets, the ‘V’ belvedere can abate the weight of a car and cut the cardinal of genitalia bare by 18%.

It can additionally be adapted to altered markets and regulations, said Vincent Cobee, the arch of Nissan’s ‘V’ platform.

The fresh supermini is accepted to draw abundantly on the Italdesign Giugiaro advised aureate concept. Its ambition markets action customs assignment allowance to cars beneath 4m in length, so delay for an about-face of the 3,550mm-long goldens rear packaging.





Proton MODEL belvedere V - Nissan authorization

Monday, December 20, 2010

Luxury car Chrysler 200 2011

Luxury car Chrysler 200 2011
First look at 2011 chrysler 200 when the chrysler 200c ev made its debut at the 2009 detroit auto show, the automotive world was at once shocked by the attractive design and pessimistic about its then.
Chrysler has announced pricing on the replacement Sebring. The entry level LX starts at $ 19,995 including shipping $ 750 to $ $ 24,495 for limited range topping 200. Later, level cut an "S"is added.
Sebring essentially a facelift, the 200 was redesigned front and rear, interior and prices. In 200, owners can enjoy the soft-touch materials, instead of hard plastic, the side Sebring.
Power of 200 will be two gasoline engines, a 173bhp (175p) 2.4-liter 4-cylinder 283bhp and all new-(286P) 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar. The 225 nm produced 2.4 (166 lb.-ft.) of torque and can be linked either with a 4-speed or 6-speed automatic, while the 3.6 V6 Pentastar is only available with a 6-speed automatic kicks 353Nm (260 lb-ft) of torque.

Standard and optional features include ambient lighting, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, W 30 GB HDD / iPod ® connectivity, cruise control, leather seats, airbags x6, ESC and active head restraints.





Luxury car Chrysler 200 in 2011
Luxury car Chrysler 200 2011


2011 Luxury car Chrysler 200

Friday, December 3, 2010

Fuel Saving Tips for Driving a Car Family

Fuel Saving Tips for Driving a Car Family
Family car is devoted to transport a sizable number of passengers, thus resulting in relatively heavy passenger loads. This causes the engine power needed to propel the car to the destination require that the relative fuel consumption of gasoline or diesel exhaust.
Nevertheless the family car in its use can be used only for two or even one person, but be careful if in Big city.. minimum of 2 passengers, to reduce congestion in relation number of cars lining the highway.
Well this time will express tips Mfaroz Home conserve fuel while driving.
Fuel Saving Tips for Driving a Car Family
Here are tips on saving fuel when driving a Family Car:
1. Plan your trip so that mengehemat time and fuel. If possible, avoid peak traffic flows. If the goal would be quite far away, do not forget to bring a road map that contains information peristrirahatan places, filling stations, garages, main lines, and alternate routes.
2. Check the tire pressure of vehicles in accordance with the recommendation. This reduces fuel consumption, will extend the life of the vehicle, and add to ease handling of the vehicle.
3. Check the condition of the car and if necessary, to do service to the garage before traveling to the destination.
4. Bring the goods according to need. The heavier the vehicle, the more fuel is consumed.
5. Driving with the smooth and constant. This will avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking repeatedly resulting in wasted fuel. Do not forget to keep a distance with the vehicle in front of you.
6. drived on the recommended vehicle speed for optimum fuel combustion.

Although using the tips above, it is advisable to choose a new car or used car is fuel efficient.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

revised diesel engine - obtain in Mazda3 (EU)

revised diesel engine - obtain in Mazda3 (EU)
Mazda has modified its 1.6 litre diesel engine, which is offered in the 3 compact family car. The engine is now Euro5 compliant offers better fuel economy and lower emissions and is more powerful than the outgoing unit. The 1.6D now has 115bhp, compared to 109bhp over the previous engine.
The revised 3 will now cover 64.2mpg (4.4l/100km) and emit just 117g/km. Torque is increased by 30Nm (22lb-ft), to 270Nm (199lb-ft). For the first time, a 6 speed manual transmission is available.
The maintenance-free diesel particulate filter (DPF) reduces running costs because it no longer needs an additive to burn off the particulate substance.
In the UK, the saloon bodystyle has been killed-off due to meagre sales.

2011 review Hyundai Elantra

2011 review Hyundai Elantra
This is the U.S.A specify of Hyundai Elantra which debuted at the Los Angeles motor car show this month. Unlike the KDM Avante, the American variant is powered by a Nu, 4-cylinder 1.8 litre petrol engine, replacing the 2.0 litre Beta.
The 1.8 kicks out 148bhp and produces 186Nm (138ft-lbs) of torque. The engine is mated to either a 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic and returns 40mpg on the motorway. In the city, 29mpg is achievable. In some states, the Elantra will have 145bhp and 176Nm (130 lb-ft) of torque, earning the classified PZEVs (Partial Zero Emission Vehicles) badge.

The Alabama-built Elantra will hit dealerships before the end of 2010, with a sticker price of $14,830 (before a $730 delivery fee).
Standard equipment on the entry-level GLS includes electronic stability control w/traction control, 15” steel/16” alloy wheels, electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors w/indicator lights integrated into the door mirrors, remote central locking, air-conditioning, 6 speaker audio system w/USB/AUX and iPod input, x4 electric windows, active front headrests, tyre pressure monitoring system, 60/40 split rear seats, and x6 airbags.
Limited models will have 17” alloy wheels, electric panoramic glass sunroof, chrome exterior door handles, front fog lamps, climate control, leather steering wheel w/audio controls, cruise control, Bluetooth, keyless entry & start and leather interior w/heated front and rear seats as standard. Optionally, a 7” touch-screen satellite navigation system w/360w sound system, auto-dimming rear-view mirror w/HomeLink, and metallic paint will be offered.



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"Too early" for Volvo flagship by Stefan Jacoby

"Too early" for Volvo flagship by Stefan Jacoby
Volvo CEO, Stefan Jacoby, has responded to Geely’s CEO, Li Shufu for wanting a large executive sedan in the Volvo line-up, saying it is “too early” for Volvo to be designing a BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class rival.

Shufu obtained Volvo from Ford earlier this year. Shufu would like to see Volvo create more “high-level cars that compete with the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series”.
Jacoby said such a car “is a step too early” and could only be considered once “we have reached our goal of 800,000 sales”.
Shufu thinks Volvo has the technology and research capabilities to contend at the top end of the market as well as demand higher retail prices. Shufu has made it obvious that a push into the booming Chinese car market would demand luxury that Chinese customers could “see through their eyes and touch with their hands”.

Monday, November 29, 2010

2012 : Fiat planning for car sports roadster

2012 : Fiat planning for car sports roadster
Fiat is working hard on bring a sports coupe to the market by 2012. The sports car, dubbed Primo is being co-developed with Fiat’s sporty sibling, Abarth and will compete against the Mazda MX-5/Miata. While the sports car will be all-new, its size and transverse, mid-engined design will be similar to the Lotus Elise. The interior is also thought to use the same outline as the Elise; a fixed rear window with a simple, lift-out roof panel.
An internal source said speculation on the Internet is “wide of the mark”. It was suggest the forthcoming sports car will underpin the hugely expensive KTM X-Bow, which would contradict the fact the Fiat/Abarth sport car is predicted to start from under £25,000.Abarth will be design the car in-house, guided by CEO Head of design, Rubén Wainberg. Abarth is also developing its own tubular space frame for the car, which means Abarth can make good use of Fiat/Alfa modular suspension components and lightweight engines like the turbocharged 1.4 litre MultiAir, with around 170bhp. Fiat/Alfa is also launching its own 6 speed dual-clutch gearbox, although, a 7 speed dual-clutch is a possibility for the future.
The car is yet to be sign-off by CEO Sergio Marchionne, despite being at an advanced stage of engineering and design. One good point might be the size of the investment needed for a car that will demand global sales of no more than 5,000 units.
We expect the Fiat Primo is be launched first, with the racier Abarth variant arriving a year later.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

UNITED STATED Kia Optima pricing announced

UNITED STATED Kia Optima pricing announced
Kia has announced prices of the brand new Optima mid-sized sedan. The entry-level LX starts from $19,690* with a 2.4 litre, 200bhp 4-cylinder petrol engine, mated to a 6 speed manual.
Three trim-levels, LX, EX & SX, will be available, alongside two transmissions and two petrol engines; 2.4 litre with 200bhp and a 2.0T GDI with 274bhp. The latter will be able to do 34mpg on the highway.


Entry-level LX comes with 16” steel wheels, body-coloured door handles, mirrors and bumpers, dual exhaust w/chrome tips, 6 speakers w/AUX/USB/iPod input, Bluetooth, air conditioning, x4 electric windows, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, electrically adjustable door mirrors w/integrated indicators, front and rear armrest, height adjustable driver’s seat w/electric lumbar support, 60/40 split folding rear seats, x6 airbags, tilt adjustable steering wheel, active front headrests, hill-start control, and traction control.
The LX with a 6 speed automatic transmission starts at $21,190 and adds 16” alloy wheels, cruise control, front fog lamps, tilt/telescopic steering wheel and an Active Eco System.
Mid-spec EX features 17” alloy wheels, chrome exterior door handles, heated door mirrors, keyless entry & start, climate control, 8 way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, and leather interior. This starts at $23,190.
The Optima EX 2.0T starts at $25,190. This obtains larger front disc brakes, unique front grille, and wood and metal interior accents.
Range-topping SX is only available with the 2.0T and a 6 speed automatic for $26,690. The SX is equipped with 18” alloy wheels, sports suspension, bi-xenon headlights w/LED tail-lights, paddle shifters, alloy pedals, black leather and woven seat trim, supervision meter cluster, carbon fibre interior trim, and illuminated door scuff plates.
*Prices include $695 destination and handling fee.

Friday, November 26, 2010

USA - Opel Ampera announce PRICE (EU)

USA - Opel Ampera announce PRICE (EU)
Opel has released prices for the Ampera plug-in EV, which starts at €42,900 (£36,000/$51,000) when it goes on sale in Winter 2011. That’s considerably more than the Chevrolet Volt which starts from $41,000 in the U.S.
While that certainly sounds expensive, German prices start at €36,050, which indicates overall prices will be bespoke to each European country. Though, Vauxhall persist that it would "announce its own price" for the Ampera before the end of this year, a sign that British buyers could pay less, even before the UK Government's £5,000 eco-vehicle grant is taken into consideration. Like the Chevrolet Volt, Ampera features a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery and a 1.4T petrol engine which controls an electric motor that kicks out 150bhp (152PS) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque. On electric power alone, the car can travel 25 – 50 miles (40 - 80km). When the electricity is in short supply, the 1.4 litre turbo-charged petrol engine recharges it while at the same time, providing power to the electric motor.


Press Release:
Opel Ampera - Revolutionary Electric Car Starts at 42,900 euros
•Environmentally Friendly: Family car drives 40 - 80 km electrically
•Freedom: Battery re-charges in three hours; endless e-driving possible
•No Anxiety: Range can be extended to more than 500 km when needed
•Spacious: Five-door car seats four and has ample trunk space
•Dynamic: Nearly silent torque feels like flying
•Reservations now being taken
Rüsselsheim. Electric mobility begins now: Starting today, Opel will begin taking reservations for the 2011 Ampera, Europe's first electric vehicle that also features extended-range capability.
Electric mobility is the best solution for reducing automobile emissions and dependency on petroleum but if electric vehicles are to have a significant benefit on the environment and society, they must be attractive to a wide variety of buyers, not just city dwellers. Now this ambitious goal has become considerably easier to reach - with the revolutionary Ampera electric car.
The majority of drivers will find an electric car, such as the Ampera, remarkably easy to accept. That is because in addition to a powerful, 16 kWh lithium-ion battery, it has a unique electric propulsion system that extends its driving range. While providing all the benefits of state-of-the-art battery electric vehicles, such as zero tailpipe emissions and spirited performance, the innovative Ampera is not compromised by the typical disadvantages, such as limited range or long hours of immobility spent recharging a large battery.
That makes the five-door, four-seat Ampera the first electric car in Europe to give owners the freedom to drive wherever, whenever they want, with no worries of being stranded with a depleted battery. The manufacturer's suggested retail price throughout Europe for the base model starts at 42,900 euros, including national VAT. In Germany, with 19 percent VAT, the Ampera net price is 36,050 euros. Because trim levels will differ from market to market, prices in each country may differ. Customers wishing to reserve an Ampera can register at www.opel-ampera.com and become an ‘ePioneer', receiving exclusive news and a chance to test drive the electric car. In addition, they will be among the first to have the opportunity to own Europe's first practical, family electric car. Sales start in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Some competitors choose to split their offers for electric cars into two portions: a base price for the car and a leasing rate for the battery pack. This does make the price appear attractive because the battery leasing rate is not highlighted. However, battery leases are paid monthly for several years, so the total cost is roughly the same as a car whose total price includes both the car and the battery. Opel's pricing scheme eliminates confusion by listing the total cost of the car and battery. Opel is also researching customer preferences regarding financing and leasing schemes for the Ampera. The company will announce these options later.
"The Ampera defines a new class of e-mobility. No other electric vehicle provides the freedom of individual transportation as the Opel Ampera," said Alain Visser, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales at Opel. "We have compromised on nothing. The Ampera is a beautiful car that is as fun to drive as it is packed with premium content."
Reliable battery not disturbed by inclement weather:
The Ampera is an electric vehicle that can operate in a wide range of weather climates. It is powered by electricity at all times and speeds. For the first 40 - 80 km, power is supplied by the electricity stored in the 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery. While driving on electricity delivered by the battery, the Ampera drives free of gas- and tailpipe-emissions.
Independent research found that about 80 percent of Europeans drive less than 60 kilometers per day, so the Ampera would meet their requirements. When the Ampera's battery runs low, the battery can be recharged in about three hours at 230v by plugging the vehicle's on-board charge system into a standard outlet. Because the battery can be re-charged quickly, most Amperas are likely to be driven in battery mode nearly all the time.
If a longer trip is required, the gasoline-fueled engine/generator can seamlessly extend the total driving range to more than 500 kilometers on a full tank. This range-extending technology means the Ampera is suitable for worry-free daily use by the whole family.
If electric vehicles are to have a significant benefit on the environment, they must be sold in high volume. Electric cars like the Ampera - with extended range capability - are the quickest way to reach this goal because they require few adjustments in lifestyle.
Beautiful design - clearly an Opel:
The Ampera carries the DNA of Opel's new design language - a prominent grille, bold Opel badge and daring boomerang headlamps. Every element of the Ampera was designed and analyzed for efficiency, making the Ampera one of the most aerodynamic and energy-efficient vehicles in the market.
Inside, the Ampera is packed with the premium content fitting for a ground-breaking vehicle. From Bose speakers to touch-screen monitors, this car brings mobility to the 21st century.
The Ampera already has won high accolades from specialists throughout the continent. Awards from authoritative magazines and websites include Greenest Car of the Year by www.whatcar.co.uk, innovation trophy from L'Automobile Magazine in France and best electric car by Auto Swiat in Poland.
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS: Opel Ampera General:
Vehicle type: 5-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback
Category: Electric vehicle with extended-range capability
Chassis: independent McPherson struts front, compound crank twist axle rear, four-wheel disc brakes, full regenerative brakes to maximize energy capture, electric power-assist steering
Seating capacity: four
Performance:
Top speed (km/h): 161
EV range (km): 40 - 80 (MVEG cycle)
Total range (km) > 500
Dimensions:
Wheelbase (mm): 2685
Length (mm): 4404
Width (mm): 1798
Height (mm): 1430
Cargo volume (L): 301
Battery system:
Type: lithium-ion
Energy (kWh) 16
Electric drive unit:
Power (kW / hp): 111 / 150
Torque (Nm): 370
Exterior:
Tire and wheel size: specially developed low rolling-resistance tires on 17-inch forged aluminum wheels.