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Toyota Kijang 1997 in Modification






At first time seeing this is cute Toyota Kijang, Otospeed is falling in love (summary from otospeed). curious feel is fulfilled without need to wait the owner. after contacting anywhere, finally we found out the owner, Norma Farsha, wife of Yosia Yogaswara, one of [the] member of TKCI (Toyota Kijang Club Indonesia) Semarang.
concept chosen for this family car is simple lowride theme. Newest change that is changing overall colour display by choosing tone solid pink, product from Spies Hecker combining with Xyrallic White. For short seeing, this car display is really usual, but after entering interior, you will feel a lot of change done. such as choosing full interior of brown colour from MB Tech with blend of snake leather that the working is entrusted to Banca Car Leather Seat. The unique thing, the stir handle on this car uses bike (bicycle) velg. For audio system, head unit pioneer 8650 is chosen. then it is supported by 2 power, monoblock fusion and 5 chanel fussion. For subwoofer, it also choose Fusion product that has size 12 inch. middle and twitter do even also not get out of Fusion Product.


modification list:
sunroof : webasto holandia large
ream : standards mercy chrome
spy : honda jazz
stoplamp : custom
monitor television : 1 necvoc, 2 liliput

Modification Honda Estilo 1994, Improving Quality up Throwing away boredom



Accurate strategy with changing performance from vehicle brand of honda type estilo product in 1994 give many effect to throw away boring when in drive chamber during for hours in every day.
Interior firstest get touch to be upgraded. its factory loaded audio is mutated with new audio ware more booms out and configuried well with elegant concept. New Bekleding from brand of MB Tech Camaro model of Garson facedowned well wraping seat up, doortrim, ceiling, and floor till audio box at hind baggage. variation accesories, ceiling lamp and pedal set with carpet by steel model bordes product of R type is applied well in cabin. other support ware and to cross illusion world of internet surfing, one laptop is applied complete with the battery admission filling installation.


not only up grading interior, outside look is also payed. grill custom handmade from chromium wraped iron is made to accustom its body kit. red bright color from Sikken is painted to entire body that in past has been changed to shavedoor in door lock system. formation rimm 18" of Replika Auto Culture brand wrapped with rubber of Nankang Ultra Sport 215/35.
Modification list:
- Interior bekleding set
- MB Tech Camaro model of Garson
- stir Momo
- shift knob : Momo
Audio
- head unit: DVD Pioneer DVH P5850MP
_ power: Soundstream P-5600
- speaker: Venom, Pearles
subwoofer : P-1 Punch

exterior
ream: 18" replica auto culture
door style : doortrim

F1, 2010 Totally Change


For economizing reason and for increasing competition violent delivers among all teams, FIA as highest motorsport federation in the world launches new regulation for race in next season of F1 2010. in the beginning race season 2010 there are no F1 racer entering pit-stop for fuel filling. So they enter pit just for change tyre or repair. because of this new regulation, rule of about minimum heavy limit of car is even also added for 15kg to be 620kg. this regulation is apparently simple and really ever done in past 1994, but with engine that is decried up to 2400 cc from 3000 cc and configuration V from 10 to be 8 now must economical without filling fuel up to around 300km (average every series go through 300km). of course it needs cost not little by each team to redesign their car. in other side, change by change in every year is so much, include this year that applying KERS as new design and unfortunately, it was cancelled to be used because assumed, it will load more vehicle weight.

see following f1 engine facts:
- every litre can only go through for average 1.5 km (75 litre/100 km)
- every cylinder is limitted for the valve total (max 4 valve)
- RPM is limitted only until 18,000 rpm
- engine materials (including inside part) is limitted only from iron and alumunium
- energy produced must be 700 up to 780 hp (v8 2400 cc)
- velocity: 0 - 100 km/hour: 1.7 second
0 - 200 km/hour: 3.8 second
0 - 300 km/hour: 8.6 second
- speed maximum recorded Monza, Italian 360 km/hour
- braking from 100 - 0 km/hour (till stop) only 17 m away
- the fact is like told above but the technology that is demanded is even also tighter. Engine is decried and limitted but cost estimation and fuel even also depressed. this development is surely not economizing for all teams

Corvette C6, the Fastest Car



You may be never hear about Techco. this automotive world activator is one of [the] reliable tuner that the quarters is at Anaheim, California, United State of America. as a tuner like others in uncle Sam country, Techco is famous expert in modify reliable car of the country product which is done in the beginning of this year to LX Chrysler and Ford Mustang. successful with both, Then The tuner produce sedan from chevrolet that is Corvette with better power. new penetration is seen clearly from installing a new supercharger kit 'Reverse-Revolution Twin-Screw for all model of Corvette C6 from 2005 until now. it is not strange if speed adder is able to be installed at every engine model LS2, LS3 or LS7 V8. This supercharger is designed and produced by in one talent team from Techco self. In past, this supercharger model has been applied in Dodge / Chrysler 5.7 litre and 6.1-litre v8s at last year,and then followed by application for Ford Mustang 4.6 litre 3-valve-v8 in february 2009. as Ford and Dodge/Chryslerdesign, the supercharger kit of Techco for corvette is combining among a big sized blower transductor, intercooler skilled system, high volume fuel rail with injector 54 lb / hour.


The result is reasonable and effectively increasing the car standards energy up to 600 hp with torque in approximately number 535 lb-ft. In test drive, we will also be shocked with two special characters that is more visible from this car. if it is seen from outside, we will conclude if this car is so identical with race nuance. but the unique things if we come into interior, the atmosphere is directly changing. The new cabin space control system as like lights 'dumb mode' when supercharger voice coming up and when the car is forced to run fast. buffer sector itself such as rim is redesigned to be silver colour so that its color will be contrast with light red color from this 2 doors car.
front face looks strong visible with elegant headlight of "angel eyes" style with installing square fog light at downside part of its. other, there is no significant change except at rearside with 4 elegant sporty muffler holes. harmonizing with its outside part, correction of inside is more delicious seen with application of black nuance leather
Specifications :

Car : Techco Supercharged Corvette
Basic car : Chevrolet Corvette C6
Tuner : Techco
Engine : new Reverse-Revolution Twin-Screw Supercharger kit for all 2005-Current (C6) Corvettes equipped with the LS2, LS3 or LS7 V8s

Power : 600 Hp

Torque : 535 lb-ft

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History of Ferrari




Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1928 as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles in 1947 as Ferrari S.p.A.. Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has enjoyed great success.
Type Subsidiary
Founded 1947
Founder(s) Enzo Ferrari
Headquarters Maranello, Italy
Key people Luca di Montezemolo, (Chairman)
Piero Ferrari, (Vice-President)
Amedeo Felisa, (CEO)
Giancarlo Coppa , (CFO)
Industry Automotive
Products Sports cars
Revenue 1,921 million (2008)[1]
Employees 2,926 (2007)[2]
Parent Fiat S.p.A.
Website Ferrariworld.com

Supercars

The company's loftiest efforts have been in the supercar market. The 1962 250 GTO may be considered the first in the line of Ferrari supercars, which extends to the recent Enzo Ferrari and FXX models.

Concept cars and specials

Ferrari has produced a number of concept cars, such as the Ferrari Mythos. While some of these were quite radical (such as the Ferrari Modulo and never intended for production, others such as the Ferrari Mythos have shown styling elements which were later incopoprated into production models.

The most recent concept car to be produced by Ferrari themselves was the 2005 Ferrari Ascari.

A number of one-off special versions of Ferrari road cars have also been produced, some of which have been commissioned by wealthy owners.


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Tips to Choose a Right Body Kit for Your Car


A Great Deal of trademarks and makers exist when you need to search for thorough Body Kits for a car. There exists a diversity of body kits to opt from, resolving on the best bodykit to opt for becomes a heavy ordeal. There are certain components you should regard though before you buy a Body Kit. A few of these elements may include the style you desire for the car body, how much you are ready to render and the sort of material you desire your Body Kit to be made of. If you wish for swiftness, then Carbon Fiber is the body kit you should prefer. Carbon fiber is very light weight and if you replace your car components with carbon fiber, there will be an increment in the speed time for your auto. Seibon, Carbon Creations and VIS Racing are just some of the crowning brands in carbon fiber BodyKits products and add-on.. Among the many producers of car Body Kits, theres only one trademark name that is notable of discussion - SEIBON CARBON FIBER BodyKits. Seibon is famed for passing boundaries with their advanced merchandises and designs. Profound inquiry has been done before definite products are made and serviced to the public. What makes Seibon carbon fiber Body Kits unique and appreciated is that they are made by hand. This makes the BodyKit more detailed and it is understandable that slight imperfections may be discovered only occasionally. Seibon warrants that within 6 calendar months, their clear coat color wouldn't change and if it does change, they will insure this ordeal. Another famed product from Seibon is their line of products in Car Intake System or CAI. The air intake represents a big role in a cars functioning and efficiency consequently it is also important to choose CAI as your cars air intake system.

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BMW M3 GT4, a Car for Gentlement Racers




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BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series compact car, developed by BMW's branch BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles. Common upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series automobiles include more powerful and responsive (yet at times smaller) engines, improved handling/suspension, more aggressive aerodynamics/body, and multiple interior/exterior accents with the "M"/Motorsport nomenclature.

Although BMW's M division may have arguably veered off course with the recent introduction of the X5M andX6M, well-to-do M-ophiles may have something to look forward to in the form of a M3 GT4 available to consumers.

Campaigned at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring this past May, the GT4 variant of BMW's V8-powered M3 is fitted with all the race-ready kit you'd expect in something developed to tackle the Green Hell, including an Ohlins suspension setup, aerodynamic enhancements, a full roll cage, airjack system, race buckets and a modified engine and transmission. "It would be specifically for motorsport drivers," BMW's M division head, Dr. Kay Segler told Autoblog. Translation: Don't expect to see this car on the street – it's a trackday toy or competition-only machine.

Although the trigger hasn't been pulled, Segler said it's being actively considered. If we had to bet, we'd expect the GT4 to be available to gentlemen racers sometime in 2010.

Suzuki SX4-FCV, a Car Running with Hydrogen


Suzuki Motor Corp exhibited the SX4-FCV, a fuel cell vehicle based on its compact car "SX4," to the press and government officials at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit. Suzuki developed the Wagon R-FCV and the MR Wagon-FCV based on a compact car in 2003. In 2005, In 2005, the Suzuki Ionis hydrogen fuel cell vehicle was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show. Then in October 2007, the Suzuki Crosscage hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle was unveiled, also in Tokyo and the announcement was made that British company Intelligent Energy was supplying the FC. hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle was unveiled, also in Tokyo and the announcement was made that British company Intelligent Energy was supplying the FC. But, this time, the company developed another fuel cell vehicle based on its compact car "SX4," which is equipped with either a 1.5- or 2.0-liter engine. The output of the fuel cell is increased from the Wagon R-FCV's 50 to 80kW, and the motor output is also boosted from 38 to 68kW. Two 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen tanks are sandwiched between the rear wheels. Due to the small tanks, the SX4-FCV has a travel distance of only 250km. The distance is rather short compared with that of other recent fuel cell vehicles. The SX4-FCV mounts the fuel cell and the motor in a small engine room at the front, which is unusual for a compact car. The vehicle also mounts a high-capacity capacitor for regenerated energy in the trunk. The capacitor takes up almost half the capacity of the trunk. Hydrogen storage tanks is developed by scientists of Suzuki. excellence design of Suzuki SX4-FCV from its compact is more incidental . There are also capacitors able to get back the energy lost while braking the car. Then, Energy is used to help fuel cells to accelerate when the car accelerated "rapidly". As the standard version, SX4-FCV can still be filled by five passengers. One tank filled of hydrogen can be used for a distance of 250 km. The top speed can be reached at 150 km / hour. After the exhibition show, Suzuki SX4-FCV will be on public streets in Japan. For the development of hydrogen fuel, Suzuki cooperates with General Motors since 2001. Spokesman tell that Suzuki try to make Suzuki SX4-FCV production as soon as possible. The Suzuki SX4 series production is in cooperation between Suzuki and Fiat in 2006. This type of car designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign studio. Suzuki SX4 was produced to replace the series of Aerio (for some place called Liana). In fact, the Suzuki SX4 is only in the series selling in Europe. But, in the development, the car is also sold in Japan, India, South America, Australia, South Africa, and North America. First car is introduced in the Geneva Motor Show 2008. For the SX4 series hatchback has produced at the first time since 2007. These series are introduced early in the New York Auto Show. This vehicle has been released in Japan, India, and several East European countries.

Antro Solo, a "Green Car" from Hungaria



As usual, automotive world is the world of German, America and Japan. At present,the news doesn't come from those nations, but it came from hongaria, a country that has no tradition in automotive side. The concept brought is about ”Green Car”.
Antro Solo, this future car name works with the mixture of diesel fuel energy, human and electric. not a new phenomenon really, but it offers something interesting enough, that is efficient fuel use, where one gallon of gasolin (1 gallon = 3,785 litre)s can pass through over up to 150 miles.
Built from carbon fiber, Antro Solo has only 270 kg weight. This little weight makes the use of fuel more efficience and more maximal. if usually hybrid vehicle is less of ability in the speed, Antro Solo can be relied on enough because it can run with speed up to 87 miles per hour or around 140 km/ hour.
Its roof is installed with sun panel to catch energy and keep it at a battery that can be used to run for about 15-25 km. if it run out of energy, reservist energy will be used. that is energy of manpower. under occupant seat is provided pedal to move engine generator. if the occupant feel tired and lazy to push the pedal, this car can still run by using oil fuel or ethanol.
produced massly in the year 2012, Antro Solo will be sold at the price of around 20.000.

Volkswagon Golf GTI, Modification "Sporty Flare in Black"


Love of art car modifying will become a fascination attractibility that will always give new concepts in modifying of car. This time, I will tell you my concept will hit car modification Volkswagon Golf GTI. This car belongs to elegant car style. It's difficult enough to modify it totally, but with a proportional modification, this car will be seen beautiful beside sporty and sure it doesn't leave elegant look in body kit, I choose lower body with elegant front spoiler with strips. The Front spoiler, I choose it because it give aerodinamics effect maximaly so that makes the Volkswagon to get the maximal speed. For hood, I choose a hood with Trident type . This type is very figure and good to be used by cars that want to change to be a sporty car . For rear body, I also permanently give elegant accent that same as the front body. Its strip body kit model looks really elegant and may be in most of the car that have big body look, strip model will like this even also be seen to be a car that keep elegant nuance . This thing can be tried you by yourself. Well, to present sporty look, I choose rim 20 inch. This rim is the O.Z. rim Superturrismo. Then, it is painted with black metalic color. By its appearance, this rim also add sporty nuance but also looks elegant because of its strip. The most important to promote sporty look in Volkswagon Golf GTI car that is in spoiler. I choose a tuner spoiler with Borra type . Borra type spoiler is purely gives accent of sporty. Most of modifiers avoid using spoiler in mini SUV like Volkswagon Golf GTI. Perhaps, they assume that the car is a big car and adding a spoiler will decrease its beauty. Perhaps, several type of spoiler installed in car cause ugly appearance, but you can see by yourself my modification concept looks pretty. NOTE: if you choose a spoiler for a car of mini suv like Volkswagon Golf GTI, so choose a low spoiler, don't too high because this car is tall car, so when augmenting with a tall spoiler, so the car will not looks pretty. besides, I add scoop roof on it with dual stream type. This scoop roof add sporty impression and its beauty. For visual, I choose black with a little flare decoration on both sides. This modification of Volkswagon Golf GTI, I name it "Sporty Flare in Black"

written by Aby Yusuf

Mercedes Benz ML320 BlueTEC


With Bluetec diesel variants of its available luxury SUVs, Mercedes-Benz said that diesels are now ambient as clean as gasoline engines, while providing great couple Americans like, with greater fuel economy than SUVs comparable gasoline-fueled. Having taken the latest Bluetec 320 ml, GL and R models,
All models share the combination of diesel and automatic seven-speed of 3.0 liters. For ‘09, AdBlue - an aqueous solution of urea in the 28 aboard - the tank of 32 liters - is injected into the exhaust treaty, which operates through a converter, reducing nitrogen proteolyses nitrogen and water harmless. The reservoir is completed AdBlue level as part of routine maintenance. Mercedes is the first manufacturer to save diesel SUVs from 50 states.
The only diesel indices are discrete insignia on Bluetec shocks front and rear doors. When you push the button ML320’s, there’s no thrill, vibration or rattling. The engineers have paid particular attention to the fight against noise high-pressure injection system and the isolation of the vibration with the body and the rotation of the engine mount.
These vehicles are great couple, possession 398 pound-feet between 1600 and 2400 rpm. The engine is rated at 210 horsepower at 3800 rpm, and with the tachometer dial marked in widely spaced increments of 200 rpm; each marker bears the great weight.
Accelerating hard rest, there’s instant, locomotive-like thrust. Flows power smoothly, quietly and without effort. The full-throttle passes, also smooth, occurs at 4000 rpm indicated.
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Summary of The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring


Product summary of The Mazda 3 s Grand Touring
The good:
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door features aggressive styling, strong performance, and a solid fit and finish. High-end features such as adaptive headlamps, Bluetooth audio streaming, and keyless entry/start contribute to a more refined driver experience.

The bad:
The 4.3-inch display is much smaller than most OEM navigation offerings. Entering destinations with the steering wheel-mounted rocker switch can be tedious. Dealer-installed iPod integration seems tacked on.

The bottom line:
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door's cabin tech package is good, but not the best in the business. However, its performance and utility sit well above that of your average economy car.

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The 2010 Mazda 3



The 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 ranks 4 out of 37 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 19 published reviews and test drives of the Mazda MAZDA3, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The redesigned Mazda3's aggressively sporty performance is notable among affordable small cars, but its once-sleek exterior is now described as goofy-looking by some auto writers.
When it came time to redesign the popular Mazda3, most reviewers had the same opinion. In terms of the car's energetic engine power, solid handling and abundant sportiness -- don't mess too much with a good thing. According to our analysis, Mazda's engineers listened and delivered a 2010 model that enhances the best-loved attributes of the outgoing 3.
Still, not all of the 2010 Mazda3's new features are viewed favorably. The 3's now elongated exterior makes the sedan more aerodynamic, but most call the front grille's smiling appearance goofy-looking. In addition, the Mazda3 has more upscale amenities, including Bluetooth connectivity and heated front seats, but its optional new navigation system has a display screen that reviewers find too small to read easily.
Few affordable small cars or hatchbacks have the Mazda3's level of sportiness or fun driving experience, but reviewers say the Honda Civic compares well. Like the 3, the Civic is praised for its outstanding quality and perky performance. The Civic also has an optional navigation option -- in fact, the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System is one of the most accurate and intuitive in-dash devices in the segment.
The 2010 Mazda3 is available as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback.

Mazda3 Performance - 9.0 (Excellent)
Reviewers find the new Mazda3 still has a strong powertrain following its redesign, and the minor enhancements made to the new model work well with the sedan's existing mechanics. AutoWeek says, "All the parts come together to make the Mazda3 better than its already good predecessor, with a direct and linear steering feel, rigid chassis and well-sorted suspension, and sufficient engine power for the car's size and weight."

Mazda3 Exterior - 5.6 (Mediocre)
While some critics are pleased with the 2010 Mazda3's smiling front fascia, most say the aerodynamically enhanced front end looks more like a smirk. According to Automobile Magazine, "From dead-on, the new 3 looks a bit silly -- like an anime gremlin wearing an I've-been-naughty grin."

Mazda3 Interior - 8.4 (Very Good)
For the interior, Mazda chose to concentrate its redesign efforts on supportive front-row seating and upscale materials and features. As a whole, reviewers say the manufacturer succeeded. The Austin American-Stateman says "the interior materials and attention to detail are a cut above, especially the padded, pebbled surface covering the dash." About.com says, "The new cabin is fantastic -- beautifully designed and built with nicer materials than the old car -- but it's the creature comforts that set the Mazda3 apart."

Mazda3 Safety - NA
The 2010 Mazda3 does well in federal government crash tests.

Mazda3 Reliability - NA
The Mazda3 has a three-year or 36,000 mile basic warranty, and transferable powertrain coverage for the first five years or 60,000 miles.

2018 Mazda3 LA Show design winner


So after finally hoping on the Facebook-bandwagon, we decided to check up on how Mallory McMorrow’s Mazda3 concept was coming along.

After shaping and molding the clay on the LA show floor for over 10 days, the 2018 Mazda3 was finally displayed. Overall, it’s cues tie in nicely with the “flow” theme crafted by Franz von Holzhausen and his team who helped McMorrow hone her design.

We think it’s a step in the right direction, particularly from an undergrad, and we’re hopeful that the 21-year old industrial design student hits the ground running once she has her degree in hand.

[Source: Facebook]


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USA Government Set to Loan Billions to Ford, Tesla, and Nissan


Ford will receive $5.9 Billion in low interest loans from the US Govt Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVMLP). The funding will go towards transforming factories in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio to produce 13 more fuel efficient models. Tesla ($465 million) and Nissan ($1.6 billion) were also approved to receive some of the low-interest loans.

From the DOE press release:
Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9 billion in loans through 2011 to help finance numerous engineering advances to traditional internal combustion engines and electrified vehicles. In addition, theses loans will help the company convert two truck plants to the production of cars. Ford will be raising the fuel efficiency of more than a dozen popular models, including the Focus, Escape, Taurus and F-150, representing close to two million new vehicles annually and helping to transform nearly 35,000 employees to green engineering and manufacturing jobs in factories across 5 states: Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. Ford is driving a major upgrade, leveraging a portfolio of technologies, including the direct injection, smart turbocharging EcoBoost engine, advanced transmissions, and new hybrid technologies.

The facilities that will be impacted by today’s announcement include: Chicago Assembly, Louisville Assembly, Dearborn Assembly, Dearborn Engine, Livonia Transmission, Michigan Assembly, Van Dyke Transmission, Kansas City Assembly, Cleveland Engine, Lima Engine, and Sharonville Transmission.
GM and Chrysler were told their finances have to improve before they can receive any loans from the government's program to loan billions to retool factories in order to make more fuel efficient vehicles. The program was set up by Bush before the TARP program began.

The car companies at the time wanted the loan program, but said the funds would not be available in time to help them survive. Thus, the loans that GM and Chrysler eventually took which allowed them to survive for a few months more before going into bankruptcy.

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally released this statement on the government loan program:
"Ford Motor Company is proud to be among the first automakers deemed by the government to be among the best companies with the best technologies in American manufacturing and fuel efficiency. This green partnership between Ford and the U.S. government will help accelerate the development of advanced technologies for even better fuel efficiency and emissions. Ford is absolutely committed to fuel economy leadership with every new model we introduce. In fact, we plan to invest nearly $14 billion in advanced technology vehicles in the next seven years. Our partnership with the Department of Energy also will help retool our U.S. plants more quickly to produce fuel efficient vehicles and help meet the new, rigorous fuel-economy requirements."
Ford anticiaptes they will begin repaying the loans back in 2012


The New 2010 Ford Fusion


Ever since the Ford Taurus died its slow, painful death, Ford has been struggling to replace it with a competitive entry in the midsize-sedan arena, with little success. For a struggling domestic automaker, the midsize sedan market can mean huge sales and a path toward recovery -- should it get the formula right. With that in mind, the Blue Oval has released details of its all-new 2010 Ford Fusion -- a car that will go head-to-head with the best in the business from Toyota, Honda, and Chevrolet.
The most immediate difference between new and old is in the styling department. A gargantuan love-it-or-hate-it three-bar chrome grille sits out front, while a more aggressive-looking lower air intake is flanked by two (much larger) foglamps. We like the sharp, angular look to the headlights that transform the Fusion away from the model's current, rather mundane appearance.

Powering the new Fusion will be a range of I-4 and V-6 engines. Expect an all-new 2.5L inline-four to provide power in the base model, cranking out 172 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque and allowing a 9.5-sec sprint from 0-to-60 mph. The engine features a new block, pistons, heads, crankshaft, connecting rods, and camshaft -- all in an effort to make more power, while reducing emissions and increasing fuel economy. According to Ford, the new I-4 will have more power than the four-cylinder Toyota Camry, while besting economy levels set by the Camry and the Honda Accord.
Next up the food chain is the midlevel Fusion with a 3.0L V-6 good for 240 hp (250 hp in E85 spec) that knocks 2.5 sec off the 0-to-60-mph run, dropping it to 7.0 sec flat. We don't have fuel-economy figures yet, but Ford is integrating an "aggressive" fuel shut-off program on deceleration.

The top-level 2010 Fusion Sport will feature a 3.5L Duratec V-6 (the same unit used in the Flex) that will curiously offer the same output as the 3.0L unit -- 240 hp. Ford did not give us details on the torque rating for that unit, but we speculate it may be considerably more than the 3.0L motor. Ford also wouldn't give us any acceleration figures on that top-level engine, but did note that all-wheel drive would be available with the 3.0L and 3.5L six-cylinder engine options.

Eliica, The Eight Wheels Car



Tokyo - four wheel vehicle is identic with a car and vehicle more than four wheel is identic with truck. but eight wheel car now also there.
Eliica is a name of the revolutionary car from japanese.
The Eliica (or the Electric Lithium-Ion Car) is a battery electric vehicle prototype, or concept car designed by a team at Keio University in Tokyo, led by Professor Hiroshi Shimizu. Eliica runs on a lithium-ion battery and can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in four seconds (faster than the Porsche 911 Turbo at the time). The team's goal is to exceed 400 km/h (250 mph), breaking the record set by today's street-legal gasoline-powered vehicles.

The body was tested in a wind tunnel. The front doors open forward and the rear doors open upward like wings. The car's platform contains 4 tracks of 80 batteries, which make up one third of the vehicle's cost. They currently require about 10 hours of recharging from empty to full charge, and can be easily charged off a residential power grid.
The Eliica has eight wheels enabling it to be closer to the ground for better traction. Each of the wheels has a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, giving a 480 kW (640 hp) eight wheel drive which can tackle all kinds of road surfaces. The four front wheels steer. The electric motors mean that the Eliica can deliver a smooth acceleration free from gear shifts of about 0.8 g. Each wheel contains a disc brake and employs a regenerative brake system to recover energy.
The motor, reduction gear, wheel bearing, and braking system are integrated in a single unit, and the suspension arm adapter is attached to the outer motor casing. Because all the wheels are driven, spin is minimized and the vehicle can be easily controlled, even under difficult road conditions.
There are currently (as of 2005) two versions of the Eliica: a Speed model and an Acceleration model. The Speed model is made to challenge gasoline-based records and has a top speed of 370 km/h (230 mph) with a range of 200 km (120 mi). The Acceleration model is made for the street and has a top speed of 190 km/h (120 mph) with a range of 320 km (200 mi). The Eliica is faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo.
The estimated cost of development was in excess of US$320,000. Once the team receives corporate sponsorship, they plan to produce at least 200 units. As of early 2007, the projected pricetag was ¥30,000,000, or about $255,000 US.

On latest news, Eliica is stills in testing and it will produced massly at japan.
with 8 tires at rightside and leftside, front and rear, eliica has another posture from other saloon cars. but don't be afraid, because with existing tires, exactly the security level increase because the speed can achieve 370km/hour, faster than formula 1 (f1) car. It's incredible, isn't it?

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle Type
Fully electric, 8-wheel-drive,
8-passenger, 6-door saloon car

Motors
Eight 6-phase synchronous Nd-Fe electric motors
Power (each) 74 hp
Torque (each) 74 lb.-ft.
Max Speed 12,000 rpm

Batteries
Eighty-four Li-ion batteries
Voltage (each) 3.75V
Capacity (each) 88 A•h
Weight (each) 7.7 lb.

Dimensions
Length 263.8 in.
Width 76.8 in.
Height 65.9 in.
Weight 6,578 lb.

Performance
0-TO-62 MPH: 7 sec.
Quarter-Mile: 15.3 sec.
Top Speed: 193.3 mph
Range: 186.5 mi.


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Honda FC Sport


American Honda Motor Co.. Inc. introduce the concept of sport cars of the future newest arena in the Los Angeles Auto Show 2008, California, United States. Concept car is named Honda FC Sport. A special, a car that is no longer rely on machines based on fuel oil. Instead, the Honda FC will use the hydrogen. This means that FC will be the Honda car sport zero emissions.

In the car containing the three-sport seats, the hydrogen from the fuel cell stack. Furthermore, hydrogen is used to generate electricity and stored in the battery. When the car dikebut, electric motor will get direct supply of electricity from the battery.

So that the performance of the car was really okay to dikebut, in addition to the forceful use of hydrogen, Honda designers take advantage of the body design and aerodynamics mulus. The other approach is to create and place a component of the modular power cars.

Therefore, the main component of the car with a carefully placed. The goal, the distribution of weight evenly divided on the two as wheels, front and rear. With that addition, the balance of the car steady, easily manageable, and devour spirited twist.

The position of the two passenger cars plus pengemudinya is also unique. Drivers placed in the middle, just like Formula 1 car drivers. Two passengers are almost parallel with the driver. FC has a roof or cover a transparent canopy that opened up.

Appearance is very gahar FC. Body smooth, flat postures, and body make berlekuk sharply different from the other car. The back of the car as it dipancung. Technique was used so that the radiator to cool the fuel cell can be installed with a steady.

There is also a barge board or body side panel, as in the Formula-1. In the FC, barge board is in the front wheel. With the barge board, aerodinamika grow at a car race on the high speed.


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Audi R8 with the awesome V10 engine


When the Audi R8 was first introduced in 2007, many observers argued a more powerful motor might be needed to unlock the true potential of the car. Fast-forward a few years, and a considerably more powerful R8 is a reality.

The world of the development of automotive technology will continue to race. For example, made by Audi. The Germany car manufacturer issued the latest version of the R8 series . On the new car product, the Audi R8 install with a ten-cylinder engine. Its engine is able to power up to 525 hp. Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro can reach up to 100 km / hour in 3.9 seconds. This car Figure are impressive, even to the size of supercar. While the top speed of the Audi R8 V10 can reach 316 km / hour. The fuel consumption of 13.7 liter for 100 km. Such as the V8 engine V10 5.2 FSI Audi installed longitudinally right behind the cockpit. Mechanical heart is same as used by R8 LMS, the version of GT racing car series for 3-class car consumers in Nurbugring circuit, Germany. Technically, V10 FSI engine capable of up to 525 hp 8,000 rpm lap. The result is intended to spur the size torque peak 530 Nm at 6,500 rpm. R8 V10 engine-driven position as close as to a center point of car, the weight distribution of 44 percent on the front and 56 percent on the back. Audi R8 V10 gives a touch of the chrome-plated grill and headlight LED technology. Even it has a different rear bumper diffuser. Another different is two exhaust alloy rim19-inch 10-spoke. For tires, This car use the 235/35 front tires and 295/30 at the rear tires. All feature of R8 V10 must be redeemed at EUR 142,200. Audi R8 was used in the Iron Man movie . Audi R8 will also plan at present in the Transformers movie, the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

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Honda Jazz 2009 (Honda Fit)


Though fuel prices have gone down a bit over the past few weeks, it seems “fuelish” that consumers would go back to their big SUV, gas-guzzling ways. If you need utility for five in a great, small package, you should strongly consider the 2009 Honda Fit (known as Honda Jazz).

The Fit is now in its second generation, and the 2009 model is all-new. The new Fit features a “super-forward” design that pushes the wheels out to the corners, offering a spacious interior that belies its diminutive exterior dimensions. A new larger windshield and large front quarter windows ensure a clear, unobstructed view to the front. Side and rear views are also very good - a safety feature sometimes overlooked by consumers on ten-minute test drives.

It should also be noted that despite Fit’s small size, it is a very safe platform. The introduction of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure contributes to enhanced safety and is combined with improvements to body rigidity for crisp handling and a surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride. Expect high marks for Fit in U.S. Government and insurance industry crash testing.

With the trend downward in size, many consumers recall the days when going “small” meant sacrificing comfort and convenience. But things have always been different with Honda, as they’ve built their reputation on building subcompact and compact cars with features steps above their MSRPs. Fit continues this trend with a very high level of standard content, regardless of trim level. On base models for example, standard features include a great sounding deluxe sound system with iPod connectivity, premium finishing details inside and out (like varied materials inside and a chrome exhaust finisher and side sill moldings outside), a tilt and telescoping steering column, keyless entry, ten cupholders, myriad storage areas, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls, six airbags, antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, and Fit’s “Magic Seat.” Magic Seat is built into the 60/40 split rear bench, and allows the rear seats to be folded flat into the floor with the flip of a single lever, even with the front seats in their rearmost position.

Tall drivers and passengers will enjoy Fit’s abundant headroom, though legroom is expectedly tight. Wide bodies will enjoy not rubbing arms with passengers. Even at 6’9” and 275 pounds, my test drive in the Fit through upstate New York’s hilly terrain was enjoyable and not just because of the spacious interior. Pushing the Fit’s 1.5-liter i-VTEC four cylinder was downright enjoyable. If you opt for the more expensive Fit Sport, you can choose a sweet shifting five speed manual with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The Fit accelerates smartly, and handles curvy roads like sporty cars that cost thousands more. Quiet and nimble, driving this car won’t cause any “fits” of frustration.

My only gripe about the 2009 Fit is the lack of electronic stability control on base models. It’s simply not available on that trim level. Choose the Fit Sport however, and you get stability control standard, as well as the ability to choose optional DVD based, satellite-linked navigation. The 6.5-inch, voice recognition, touch screen navi system opens to reveal PC card playback capability, further enhancing audio choices.

The 2009 Honda Fit is priced between $14,500 and $18,760 depending on trim levels, transmission choices, and whether you choose optional navigation. Purchasing this well done offering from Honda could help keep your resources in “fit” condition.

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