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Honda Beat Extreme Modification

2011-06-27T00:24:00.000-07:00

Underestimated Bali motorcycle modification? Looks at this Honda Beat 2010 by Deny from Bali.
However, that does not mean there is no breakthrough. The power of art owned island
resort community reflected on this matic scooter. For example, oversize wheelbase to wide mode. When most of the features of bone fracture modifier, Denny just wrapped. "I made this because the base of the Honda Beat is a short wheelbase. So, if additional bone is left naked, make a comparison of the upper and lower body so it is not balanced," Denny reasons. That way, he added, disproportionate appearance and looks hollow.

Moreover, the Honda Beat, he lengthen wheelbase. Rear up to 40 cm and 20 cm forward.
In order not to seem empty, long bones were made full-fiber clothes. Here Deny's creativity appeared. Because the concept of low rider is a lot, it adds flavor chopper. "It's really made clothes to cover the wheel. So full of ideas created 'sepatbor'," said the fitness center business owners.

Making the body is not arbitrary. Denny must align indentations on the original body
BEAT with home made body. Curved line below 45 degrees to the body, for example, is
nothing but follow the original body. "So, no pull grooves or lines to the contrary," said the father who has three children.

Although the body was clad in clothes tub BEAT robes, Denny was able to shed their
creativity to be seen. One of them, two-pipe exhaust design model that protrude like
elephant nose. "Connecting the concept of low-rider chopper, 'knalpot' do so
characteristic of this model chopper, 'said Denny.

There's more. He slipped quite a sophisticated technology, such as the engine
indicator light "on / off" on the handlebars and concurrent panel indicator sein.
Then, the lights can stop blinking (when the rain), similar performance in F1 racing
car when it rains.

"All of operation simply by pressing a single button that innate BEAT. I also made the seat release button automatically using a hydraulic mechanism. This new idea I try to offer," Retro Motor boss proud of this.
Another breakthrough, replaced the front sokbreker rigid model. Damping using the
swing arm system, so sokbreker in the middle of the body so it works. "If there is
movement due to uneven roads, the handlebars will be down slightly, while the body
near the footrests slightly open. Handlebar movement and body openings only 2
centimeters," said Denny.

Kia Motors rolls out Forte hybrid car

2009-07-14T22:08:00.000-07:00

Kia Motors rolls out Forte hybrid car Kia Motors Corp. launched its first hybrid car in South Korea Wednesday, following a belated foray into the growing market by its parent Hyundai Motor Co. in a bid to catch up with its Japanese rivals, Yonhap News said. The Forte Hybrid LPI, a hybrid version of Kia's Forte compact car, is powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and an electric motor with lithium ion polymer batteries. LPG is readily available at many stations throughout South Korea, but a lack of supply in foreign markets means Kia has no plans to sell the new model overseas in the immediate future.

"We do not have any particular plans to release the Forte Hybrid LPI overseas at this stage," a Kia official said. The carmaker said it aims to sell 2,000 units of the Forte Hybrid LPI by the end of this year.Equipped with a 1.6-liter engine, the new model is priced from 20.54 million won ($15,978) to 23.35 million won, depending on features. It runs on an average 17.8km per liter.Kia said it took 25 months and cost the company 240 billion won to develop the hybrid Forte.

Top ten fastest cars 2009

2009-07-11T19:15:00.000-07:00

Fastest Cars In The World: Top 10 List 2009-2010 World's Fastest Cars While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car in the world, some will do whatever it takes to possess such speed and power.So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world? Here is the 10 fastest cars available on the market measures by top speed.

1. SSC Ultimate Aero:
257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness world records, The SSC Ultimate Aero takes the lead as the fastest car in the world beating Bugatti Veyron.

2. Bugatti Veyron: 253 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle W16 Engine with 1001 hp, base price is $1,700,000. With the highest price tag, no wonder this is rank #2.

3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass, will make you want to show it off non-stop.

4. Koenigsegg CCX: 245 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is aiming hard to be the fastest car in the world, but it has a long way to go to surpass the Bugatti and the Ultimate Aero.

5. McLaren F1: 240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. Check out the doors, they looks like bat wings, maybe Batman need to order one and paints it black.

6. Ferrari Enzo: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 ever produced, the price goes up every time someone crashes.

7. Jaguar XJ220: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.8 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price was $650,000. Made in 1992, this car still got what it takes to make the list.

8. Pagani Zonda F: 215 mph, 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $667,321. With a V12 motor, this baby can do much better.

9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640: 211 mph, 0-60 in 3.3 secs. V12 Engine with 640 hp, base price is $430,000. Nice piece of art, the designis very round and smooth. White Lamborghini Murcielago front view

10. Porsche Carrera GT: 205 mph, 0-60 in 3.9 secs. Aluminum, 68 Degree, Water Cooled V10 Engine with 612 hp, base price is $440,000. The most powerful and most expensive Porsche nearly made the list as #10

compiled from various sources

Space for Everyone in the New Ford Everest

2009-07-04T18:15:00.000-07:00

Jakarta, Like most other Asians, we Indonesians are well known for the cohesiveness of our extended families. We always stick together. The good thing is that we always have people to provide us with support in times of trial and adversity. The downside is, as a friend recently said, the social cost is quite high. When it comes to choosing our family car, the preponderance of the extended family becomes quite obvious. Most of us will look for cars that can carry as many people as possible. Sometimes we even try to beat the odds by choosing an ultra-cramped seven-seater with a very small engine. The fact that the car can hardly pull itself away from a stoplight is of little concern, so long as it can carry three generations of family members.

The Everest is Ford's answer to the problem. This is quite a behemoth seven seater-eight seater, if three children do not mind sharing the back bench seat.
Although the advantage of a diesel engine over its petrol counterpart has diminished since the government adjusted the price of diesel a couple of years back, Ford has chosen a 2,500 cc, 110 horsepower turbo diesel engine with intercooler for this family hauler.

The walk-around

Ford Everest is built on the platform of the immensely popular Ranger light trucks. That is why its total length is almost five meters. While we are enamored by the macho look in the front, the rear end with its high rear lights and roof spoiler looks much too soft to us.
This combination makes us think we are seeing two different personalities in one car.
The rear tailgate also opens to the right and the spare tire is mounted on the rear door. While these features do not exactly delight us, Ford adds a crude, non gas-filled door stopper to ensure us that the door will not slam on our back when we are standing behind it.
Our first suggestion to Everest designers would be to put the spare tire inside, under the cargo floor, and move the door hinges to the top.
Except for these subjective gripes, we actually like the car's overall design. The ground clearance is terrific, all four doors open wide and they close easily. The bumpers are menacing enough to remind bajaj or minibus drivers that they had better be extra careful. The step board makes getting in and out easy.
A recent report from J.D. Power said that American carmakers had improved their workmanship significantly, and this was also obvious in the Ford Everest that we tested.

The Interior

Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI), which is now fully owned by the Ford Motor Company, was kind enough to let us test drive the top model of their Everest, which was the Rp 332.8 million Limited. It has an all-leather trim and a Pioneer CD changer cum MP3 player cum radio that puts my home stereo to shame.
It also features a two-tone body and four by four capability. By the way, the sound system has a remote control, and even a pair of tweeter speakers that are integrated in the A-pillar. The audio quality is simply outstanding.
What would be the use of a superb audio system if the cabin was noisy? Again, Ford has done a great job in shielding passengers from engine noise, road noise and traffic noise. At least inside the Limited model the cabin is very quiet.

Ford Everest, which is sold mainly in Asia, comes in three main types. The low-end is the Rp 218.8 million, four by two XLT model with manual transmission and cloth upholstery.
A little bit up, there is the Rp 244 million XLT model with an automatic transmission and cloth upholstery. Four by four is an option across all models, but the Limited only comes with automatic transmission.

The dashboard is the same as that which you would find in a Ranger. The indicators are familiar and very easy to read. The automatic gear selector is floor-mounted, but the handbrake is located underneath the dashboard, beside the steering column instead of on the center console.

As it was such a long vehicle, we had no reason to complain about leg space. There is plenty of it. Ford has designed the rows of seats like a theater, so that even the people sitting in the third row can enjoy an unobstructed view of the road ahead. Headroom is also plentiful, even for the unfortunate ones who have to take the third row.

The unfortunate? Yes, because the floor is so high back there that third row passengers basically have to sit with their feet higher than their stomachs. To add to their suffering, there are no headrests in the third row, as more headrests would block the driver's rear view.

So, the second recommendation for the next generation of Everest would be to lower the floor panel right behind the middle row.
It would also be nicer if the driver's seat, which is otherwise very supportive, was height-adjustable so that Indonesians of an average height, could still see the leading edge of the hood. A larger footrest for the left foot in the automatic gear model would be much appreciated, too.
There are plenty of electronic features. The backup sensor beeps noisily each time you reverse, but certainly assists the driver.

Talk about comfort, the world's number one truck maker has certainly accomplished what had seemed impossible with Everest. They tuned the suspension and made it a very comfortable passenger car, despite its tough look.
The rear axle is still connected to the chassis by leaf springs, but, honestly, even those who sat in the third row did not feel weary after our one-hour trip from Jakarta to Bogor. Even a day trip did not bore those participating in our test drive.
We especially liked the independently controlled air condition outlets for all rear seats, which provided a cool environment for all, at all times.

The Performance

Besides the platform, Everest also shares Ranger's engine and powertrain. When we first opened the hood, the truck's legacy was obvious. Pipes and cables were everywhere. This is another area that Ford may want to improve. Other cars have these pipes and cables more neatly arranged and discreetly covered.
Surprisingly, the engine sound when the hood is lifted is still very civilized.
Its look aside, the engine is a potent one. During our test drive, it never hesitated, even when pushed very hard. If you keep the RPM above the 2000 mark, you will certainly enjoy the power boost from the intercooled turbocharger.

We had no problem overtaking other cars when traveling on the Jagorawi toll road, although we wished the automatic transmission would not change to a lower gear as often as it did when we floored the throttle. The big tires seem to stick to the pavement. We did not feel any excessive swaying or rolling during normal cornering.
Like driving the other tall SUVs, however, you should avoid abrupt lane change -- a dangerous habit that many of our drivers seem to be so reluctant to abandon.

Despite the powerful engine, fuel consumption is still very acceptable for a vehicle of this size. We did not run a formal test, as fuel economy depends on too many variables. Suffice to say, we filled the tank with Rp 60,000 worth of diesel fuel, which got us to Bogor, Bukit Sentul and back to Jakarta -- with still enough fuel in the tank for another day of city trips.

Everest's safety features include two air bags for the driver and the front passenger, three-point seat belts for every passenger and an Antilock Brake System (ABS). The rear brakes still use the drums, but we found the car's capability to stop in time to be very reliable.

Everest's turning circle is amazingly small for its size, and the power steering gives sufficient feedback to the driver.

The final word

There is no question about it, Everest is in a class of its own. It is bigger and more spacious than the Isuzu Panther, its closest competitor. Its comfort is on a par with the Kijang Krista, but it has a lot more going for it.

It has room for everyone, and it is a joy to drive. Take a manual transmission version to Puncak Pass, and you will surely have a lot of fun.
At the same time, Everest can also serve as an economical workhorse, as long as you have a driver to find the parking space for it while you go about your work.

source : Nitza Arbi and Zatni Arbi, The Jakarta Post

Kawasaki Trail KLX150S

2009-07-03T23:47:00.000-07:00

JAKARTA, PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (KMI) has launched new product type, or dual-purpose trail, the KLX150S. Launching is done mid-May in East Senayan parking in The Art of Adventure attended KMI management that generally comes from Japan. Motorcycle market is the price of Rp 21.7 million (on the road, Jakarta).
Until now, the only KMI manufacturer or ATPM motorcycle market in Indonesia to motor trail. Previously, the manufacturer is known as the green has been the mid KLX250S ago.

"We continue to strive to meet the needs of Indonesian consumers. Especially those who need a trail bike or dual purpose. We pilihkan KLX150 S motorized 150 cc with a more affordable price. In addition, the size most appropriate to the needs of trail bike users in Indonesia, "said Shigeo Ikemoto, President Director of PT KMI.

Because the price is quite expensive compared to most ordinary motor sport, KMI does not make grandiose target for this motor. "Target our KLX150S can sell about 15,000 units for this year, is already good," said Mitshuhiko Okada, Division Marketing Manager KMI.

Meanwhile, according to the Kawasaki dealer in Yogyakarta who attend the launch of this event, said peminat bike trail is high enough in the area. "We can sell 1500 units per month," he said.

Tens of thousands
With KLX150S, KMI expects to increase sales in Indonesia this year reached 80,000 units. "Last year, we reach 45,000 new units," said Okada. In fact, until this May, Okada confess already sold 25,000 units of products from various models.

"Sales figures now, that is 5000 units per month, that does not comply with the target until the end of the year. However, the future, sales will increase, "he said.

Added, Kawasaki at this time trying to improve image, improving the quality of services. He also confessed, first drawn a lot of product Kawasaki dealer because they can not sell. "Now we have been working with the leasing agency to support our sales," beber Okada again. Also described, excellent product Kawasaki still duck, the Blitz.

Technical Specification
Kawasaki KLX150S engine using 4-step, SOHC, single cylinder, 2 valves. Capacity of the original 144 cc engine and power 11PS@8.000 rpm and torsi maximum 12 rpm Nm@6.500. Motor is still using the Keihin carburettor NCV24 with 5 speed transmission.
Features of this motor has electric starter and rear monoshock Suspensi. Because the dual purpose, also equipped with a motor sein lamp and lamp cover with a sporty design. The two wheels, front and back, using the brake disc.

ZBJ - KOMPAS.com

The 17th Indonesia International Motor Show

2009-06-30T23:46:00.000-07:00

JAKARTA, The 17th Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), which was held from 24 July to 2 August 2009 in the arena Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta, is followed by 21 brands. It was submitted by the Chairman of the Committee in 2009 Johnny Darmawan IIMS at a press conference at the Gran Melia Hotel, Jakarta, today. The brand consists of 21 producers passenger and commercial vehicles (trucks and buses). IIMS theme this time: "Drive for Better Life".
Brands that are listed, among others, Audi, Daihatsu, photons MPV, Hino, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan Diesel, Proton, Toyota, VW, Bentley, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Nissan, Suzuki, KIA, and Chery.
However, some brands were represented only by dealers small stand, namely Suzuki, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, BMW, KIA, Jaguar, and Chery. In addition to the brands, and also exhibited the classic and exotic cars such as Ferrari, Maseratti, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Hummer and Jeep.

The Committee also put on exhibition cars that have been modified. As in the motorcycle class, which involved, among other berpameran Honda, Yamaha, Bajaj, and to the outside hall. Brand that is absent Chevrolet (GM), Ford, Volvo, Renault, and Subaru.
Based on data issued by the committee, the company that the total exhibition reaches 151 companies (data on last June 17).
Compared with a year ago, the price of tickets on the cheap this year, namely on the day of Rp 20,000 and Rp 30,000 regular on holidays. Number of visitors expected 250,000 people, more than year ago, 200,000 people. Nevertheless, the target transaction that created the committee is only Rp 1.7 billion, down compared to last year which reached Rp 1.79 billion.
The high committee of the target visitors this capacity because the arena is now much more knowledgeable. Total area used for this year's IIMS reach 36,077 square meters. The JCC in the past only 25,216 square meters.
"If the JCC, visitor capacity, especially at the end of the weekend, can no longer tertampung. Now, with a wider arena, capacity more visitors, "said Danny Budiharto, Dyandra Director, Executive Committee Exhibition.
With regard to access to the complaint Kemayoran, the committee also provides a free shuttle bus that diberangkatkan from Pondok Indah Mall, Plaza Senayan, and FX Lifestyle X'center. As for parking, which is available in four locations, the capacity to reach 10,000 more cars. That's not including the 1000 car.
Additional event is Motor Show Concert held during the exhibition (19.00-22.00 WIB) with the bands such as The Changcuters, Samson, Radja, naive, Rice, Ungu, Gigi, Dewa, Green Leaf, ST12, Project Pop, Cokelat, ANDRA TBB, and Hello.
For attraction, there Achilles Drift Show, Achilles Drift Battle, Wimcycle BMX Jam, Car Audio, and truckhead interesting or truck pulling together. All that of course to attract visitors!

from : KOMPAS.com

Science- Tech

2009-05-30T18:27:00.000-07:00

Flying Car? Now, It's Just a Dream

NEW YORK - Flying cars is not a dream anymore. Flying Cars that appear in the 108th New York International Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Once the exhibition opened, March 21st 2009, a car that attract the visitors.
AirCar-name-made cars fly-Milner Motors to become one of many attractions in the exhibition which lasted until 30 March. Cars that can dikendarai on the road. When the road traffic jams at busy hours, the car can be converted into plane.
James Milner, as well as the owner of the Milner Motors, the car was designed with the son, Chris Milner. "Have complete flight can transport problems of the world," said Milner, a former pilot who came from Vancouver, Canada, concerning the idea of making a car fly like the Daily Mirror newspaper quoted.

AirCar has four seats, four doors and four wheels, like a car. But, in the wings have a short snout. The rear wing has a "giant". In a few seconds, the length of the wing can be folded and shaped to cover the two-propeller on the back.

From the data cited Tech Digest, AirCar can fly up to 25 thousand feet (7,620 meters) with speeds up to 200 miles (321.8 km) per hour. In addition to strength diesel engine 40 horse power, AirCar has two machines that encourage play prop ganda measuring 28 inches.

Cars fly around with the weight of 3000 pounds (about 1500 kg or 1.5 tons) that have the ability to crawl 1000 miles (about 1609 km). Driver (or pilot) to use a traditional wheel, as in the car.

Not disclosed how much the car was flying was tested during this attempt. Launch perdananya deliberately held in New York International Show. Cars worth around 250 thousand Pounds Sterling (approximately Rp 4.5 billion with Rp 18 thousand per GBP 1) was sold new in 2010. (bi)

source: Java-pos.com

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Flying Cars Ready to Flying First

The first flying car in the world called "Transition" has been ready to fly next month, "transition" in 15 seconds can be changed such as "Transformers" unfold a pair of folding wings on the side of the car to fly, if the successful first flight, expected in 18 months can be sold widely , estimated to cost about U.S. $ 200,000.

According to the "Sunday Times" that the success of the flying car "Transition" is a research and development on a former NASA engineer. Created by the company manufacturing Terrafugia Massachusetts. Total length of "Transition" with the two seats is 5.8 meters, 8.38 meters long wings. Part of the same with all other vehicles in general, use normal gasoline-free reciprocal, bensinnya can be charged in general pom gasoline. In the way of speed 144 km / hour, the day can be in the parking garage home.

"Transition" on the power of 100 HP generator, generator functions as a driving car, also can be changed form of propeller behind, if you want to "fly", the button is clicked, in 15 seconds can dibentangkan wing, a flash turned into an aircraft with a wingspan of more than 7 meters and can fly to heaven, if not flying wings can be folded up, placed in the seat.

In addition, the "Transition" is equipped with GPS (global positioning system), technology, computer control systems and electronic control technology, satellite technology and equipment High-end other drivers do not need to master driving techniques that are very difficult, such as an aircraft pilot.

Terrafugia companies that produce flying cars is said, the speed to fly "Transition" is around 185 km / hour, after the fuel tanks filled full, it can fly at speeds of 185 km / hr, farthest distance around 805 kilometers, speed driving on the road can also be reached 145 km / hour.

If run properly, the "flying car" the first in the world in approximately 18 months to enter the market, although the selling price of $ 200,000, but the company says has received 40 orders.

Flight delays "Transition" because of technical problems, a number of road transport and licensing authorities do not know the aircraft is classified as plane or car, to spend time after the half year to get a new license is required. Driver must also have a pilot license aircraft. According to the report the only platform that allowed by the way United States is to fly in Alaska.

Mr.Ghosh Vice President Terrafugia said that the government, insurance companies and lawyers do not ever try to fly the car, pity he can not now insured, but she was sure after the "Transition" penerbangannya success in tests, can be landed safely, the car could fly would be insured . (Erabaru / lim)
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Bikers Clubs

2009-05-16T22:42:00.001-07:00

Tabanan Honda Tua (Old Honda Tabanan)

Stand among this club,feels like a return to the era of 70 years-an. How does not, the motor-old Honda motorcycle belonging to this club still most original and well maintained. Tabanan Old Honda or ENT, that's the name of the motorcycle club was founded on October 1 2007. Consistent with its name, the owner of this club and penghobi old Honda motorcycles around the City of Tabanan. Members of the club is now about 30 people, with various types of motor mount old Honda, as Honda C-50, C-70, Astra and Honda CB 80 Honda CG. Almost all the motor is still owned by members of ENT in the original condition, and of course the road is still feasible.

According to one of the founders ENT Nyoman Mertha, this club has initially only 12 people, but over time, the number of club members continue to grow. They come from all circles, both from the old and from the younger generation. There are no special requirements to join the club inim, the hobby and have an old honda motorcycle. Who enter this category namely Honda motor output in 1969 up to 1979.

Nyoman Mertha add, by joining in tht club, an old Honda motorcycle owners can not exchange information about their hobby, but can also get other benefits such as priority and get a discount in the case of services, pengecatan and spare part. For additional information, the secretariat is in the club ENT Banjar Anyar Kediri Tabanan, but usually every week they gather in the evening east of Gedung Tabanan Mario.
Various activities have been done Club ENT, such as touring to Taman Makam Pahlawan margarana, to Soka Beach, Penebel to the dam and to Embung Telaga Tunjung Tabanan. To the front of the club this mengagendakan do more social activities to devote, tirtha yatra, as well as visits to the home of a family member. Wah ... the club is also a positive? Are you interested to join this club ...?

by: eka_dot

Suzuki Skydrive The Dynamatic

2009-04-25T01:21:00.000-07:00

With its thumping four-stroke 125cc engine, with continuously variable transmission (CVT) and fuel injection the Suzuki Skydrive 125 provides a cracking ride and is the second CVT scooter with fuel injection on the Thai domestic market.

Acceleration is brisk, feeling only a shade off the way a imported Suzuki Sixteen 150 takes off, while the chassis is more than capable of holding the whole plot in line. For the development of the Suzuki Skydrive 125's body Suzuki designers looked clearly for ways to make the Skydrive more aerodynamic. Top speed is impressive as the engine keeps on revving, developing its full power around 7500rpm mark, keeping you safely ahead of the traffic flow on all but the fastest of roads.

The rear suspension is a treat to ride, it provides a really accurate and sure-footed ride at all times, making the Suzuki Skydrive 125 great fun around twisty roads.

With such a good job having been made in all areas of the scoot, it is hard to single out one particular, outstanding feature, that is, until it is time to stop. One of the real stars of the show are the Skydrive's brakes, the brakes on the Suzuki Skydrive 125 are superb.

The Suzuki Skydrive with its advance electronic fuel injection certainly marks a quantum leap for Suzuki in Thailand and we should see the Suzuki Skydrive 125 showing up all over the place, not least in the best sellers' lists.

The 125cc engine with technology developed by international Suzuki racing teams, state of the art engine technology as DCP-FI (Discharge Pump Fuel Injection) and ultra modern ECM (Engine Control Module) make the Suzuki Skydrive 125 the CVT leader in performance and fuel economics.

Providing the scooting population can cope with the name, they will be rewarded with style, performance and outstanding fuel economics. Whatever test you apply to the Suzuki Skydrive 125, they pass with flying colors and exude confidence especially at speed and in bends. The Suzuki Skydrive 125 look good and ride superbly.

Daihatsu Luxio

2009-04-17T19:07:00.000-07:00

Daihatsu launches the New Multi-purpose Vehicle Luxio in Indonesia

DAIHATSU MOTOR CO., LTD. (Daihatsu) yesterday announced the launch of a new compact multi-purpose vehicle, the Luxio, in Indonesia. An event to mark the launch of the new vehicle was held in Jakarta on the evening of February 26.
The new Luxio is designed to attract consumers who value spaciousness and prestige, and are looking to move to more advanced vehicles. Daihatsu aims to expand the market by responding to the increasing demand in Indonesia for multi-purpose vehicles and meeting various customer needs.
The Luxio will be produced at Daihatsu's Indonesian manufacturing base, Astra Daihatsu Motor, and will be sold by Astra International.

The monthly sales target is 1,000 units and the manufacturer's suggested retail prices range between 136 million and 165 million rupiah (approximately 1.10 to 1.34 million yen).

The new Luxio offers the following features:
1. A unique and highly refined design that establishes a powerful presence
2. A highly spacious interior, and a low floor
3. Rear sliding doors that facilitate easy opening and closing and ease of boarding and exiting
4. Versatile seat arrangements made possible by the spacious interior
5. 1.5L DOHC VVT-i engine that achieves both strong driving performance and excellent fuel efficiency.

from : Daihatsu.com

Tech-Info

2009-04-17T18:54:00.000-07:00

Electronic stability control

Electronic stability control (ESC) is a computerized technology that improves the safety of a vehicle’s handling by detecting and preventing skids. When ESC detects loss of steering control, ESC automatically applies individual brakes to help “steer” the vehicle where the driver wants to go. Braking is automatically applied to individual wheels, such as the outer front wheel to counter oversteer, or the inner rear wheel to counter understeer. Some ESC systems also reduce engine power until control is regained. History Mercedes-Benz patented a device in 1959 that prevents drive wheels from spinning by intervening at the engine, transmission, or brakes. In 1987, Mercedes-Benz applied its patent by introducing a Traction control system that worked under both braking and acceleration. Around the same time, BMW also developed a traction control system. In 1987, Toyota as well introduced traction control system in the Toyota Crown. Traction control however only works under acceleration and is not designed to aid in steering. In 1990, Mitsubishi released the Diamante (Sigma) in Japan.

It featured a new electronically controlled active trace & traction control system (the first integration of these two systems in the world) that Mitsubishi developed. Simply named TCL in 1990, the system has since evolved into Mitsubishi’s modern Active Skid and Traction Control (ASTC) system or ESC. Developed to help the driver maintain the intended line through a corner; an onboard computer monitored several vehicle operating parameters through various sensors. When too much throttle has been used when taking a curve, engine output and braking are automatically regulated to ensure the proper line through a curve and to provide the proper amount of traction under various road surface conditions. While conventional traction control systems at the time featured only a slip control function, Mitsubishi’s newly developed TCL system had a preventive (active) safety function which improved the course tracing performance by automatically adjusting the traction force (called “trace control”) thereby restraining the development of excessive lateral acceleration while turning. Although not a ‘proper’ modern stability control system, trace control monitors steering angle, throttle position and individual wheel speeds although there is no yaw input. The TCL system’s standard wheel slip control function enables better traction on slippery surfaces or during cornering. In addition to the TCL system’s individual effect, it also works together with Diamante’s electronic controlled suspension and four-wheel steering that Mitsubishi had equipped to improve total handling and performance. From 1987 to 1992, Mercedes-Benz and Robert Bosch GmbH co-developed a system called Elektronisches Stabilitätsprogramm (Ger. “electronic stability programme” trademarked as ESP) a lateral slippage control system, the electronic stability control (ESC). This was the first true stability control system, more advanced than Mitsubishi’s TCL & TRACE system. Meanwhile, BMW, working with Robert Bosch GmbH and Continental Automotive Systems, developed a system to reduce engine torque to prevent loss of control and applied it to the entire BMW model line for 1992. Meanwhile, other manufactures were also developing their own electronic stability control systems which were released in 1995. Introduction Mercedes-Benz was the first to introduce ESC in 1995 on their W140 S-Class model. BMW and Volvo began offering ESC on some of their models later in the same year. In 1995, Toyota began offering ESC system called Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) on Toyota Crown Majesta, while Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, and others investigated and developed their own ESC systems. During a moose test (swerving to avoid an obstacle) which became famous in Germany as “the Elk test” a journalist during 1996 rolled a Mercedes-Benz A-Class (without ESC) at 37 km/h. Because Mercedes-Benz promotes its reputation for safety, they recalled and retrofitted 130,000 A-Class cars with ESC. This produced a significant reduction in crashes and the number of vehicles with ESC rose. Many high-end makes such as Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Audi, Saab, and Lexus have made ESC standard on all vehicles, and the number of models with ESC continues to increase.Ford and Toyota have announced that all their North American vehicles will be equipped with ESC by the end of 2009. and General Motors has made a similar announcement for the end of 2010. Operation During normal driving, ESC works in the background, continuously monitoring steering and vehicle direction. ESC compares the driver’s intended direction (by measuring steering angle) to the vehicle’s actual direction (by measuring lateral acceleration, vehicle rotation (yaw), and individual road wheel speeds). ESC only intervenes when it detects loss of steering control, i.e. when the vehicle is not going where the driver is steering. This may happen, for example, when skidding during emergency evasive swerves, understeer or oversteer during poorly judged turns on slippery roads, or hydroplaning. ESC measures the direction of the skid, and then applies the brakes to individual wheels asymmetrically in order to create torque about the vehicle’s vertical axis, opposing the skid and bringing the vehicle back in line with the driver’s commanded direction. Additionally, the system may reduce engine power or operate the transmission to slow the vehicle down. ESC can work on any surface, from dry pavement to frozen lakes. It reacts to and corrects skidding much faster and more effectively than the typical human driver, often before the driver is even aware of any imminent loss of control. In fact, this led to some concern that ESC could allow drivers to become overconfident in their vehicle’s handling and/or their own driving skills. For this reason, ESC systems typically inform the driver when they intervene, so that the driver knows that the vehicle’s handling limits have been approached. Most activate a dashboard indicator light and/or alert tone; some intentionally allow the vehicle’s corrected course to deviate very slightly from the driver-commanded direction, even if it is possible to more precisely match it. Indeed, all ESC manufacturers emphasize that the system is not a performance enhancement nor a replacement for safe driving practices, but rather a safety technology to assist the driver in recovering from dangerous situations. ESC does not increase traction, so it does not enable faster cornering (although it can facilitate better-controlled cornering). More generally, ESC works within inherent limits of the vehicle’s handling and available traction between the tires and road. A reckless maneuver can still exceed these limits, resulting in loss of control. For example, in a severe hydroplaning scenario, the wheel(s) that ESC would use to correct a skid may not even initially be in contact with the road, reducing its effectiveness. Active Front Steering Active Front Steering (AFS) System will superimpose an angle on driver’s steering input via an electromechanical actuator between the steering wheel and steering gear. The motor controlled angle is based on the vehicle’s dynamic state. At all times, the mechanical link between the steering wheel and road wheels are maintained. The superimposed steering angle is not limited mechanically. It has as much authority necessary to achieve the desired vehicle dynamics. With this type of system, many benefits can be added to the functionality of the steering system; including continuously variable steering ratio and enhanced vehicle stability control. The system also provides the driver with tactile feedback of the external forces reacting against the front tires. Effectiveness Numerous studies around the world confirm that ESC is highly effective in helping the driver maintain control of the car and saving lives and reducing the severity of crashes. In the fall of 2004 in the U.S., the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the international studies, releasing results of a field study in the U.S. of ESC effectiveness. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in United States concluded that ESC reduces crashes by 35%. Additionally, Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) with stability control are involved in 67% fewer accidents than SUVs without the system. The United States Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) issued its own study in June 2006 showing that up to 10,000 fatal US crashes could be avoided annually if all vehicles were equipped with ESC[24] The IIHS study concluded that ESC reduces the likelihood of all fatal crashes by 43%, fatal single-vehicle crashes by 56%, and fatal single-vehicle rollovers by 77-80%. ESC is described as the most important advance in auto safety since the seat belt by many experts. including Nicole Nason, Administrator of the NHTSA, Jim Guest and David Champion of Consumers Union Max Mosley of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), E-Safety Aware,[30] Csaba Csere, editor of Car and Driver, and Bill Kozyra, CEO of Continental Automotive Systems The European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) “strongly recommends” that people buy cars fitted with stability control. The IIHS states that a vehicle must have ESC available in order for it to receive their highest award for occupant protection and accident avoidance by the name of “Top Safety Pick” Components and design ESC incorporates yaw rate control into the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Yaw is rotation around the vertical axis; i.e. spinning left or right. Anti-lock brakes enable ESC to brake individual wheels. Many ESC systems also incorporate a traction control system (TCS or ASR), which senses drive-wheel slip under acceleration and individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels and/or reduces excess engine power until control is regained. However, ESC achieves a different purpose than ABS or Traction Control. The ESC system uses several sensors to determine what the driver wants (input). Other sensors indicate the actual state of the vehicle (response). The control algorithm compares driver input to vehicle response (25 times per second) and decides, when necessary, to apply brakes and/or reduce throttle by the amounts calculated through the state space (set of equations used to model the dynamics of vehicle). The sensors used for ESC have to send data at all times in order to detect possible defects as soon as possible. They have to be resistant to possible forms of interference (rain, holes in the road, etc.). The most important sensors are: * Steering wheel angle sensor: determines the driver’s intended rotation; i.e. where the driver wants to steer. This kind of sensor is often based on AMR-elements. * Yaw rate sensor : measures the rotation rate of the car; i.e. how much the car is actually turning. The data from the yaw sensor is compared with the data from the steering wheel angle sensor to determine regulating action. * Lateral acceleration sensor: often based on the Hall effect. Measures the lateral acceleration of the vehicle. * Wheel speed sensor : measures the wheel speed. ESC uses a hydraulic modulator to assure that each wheel receives the correct brake force. A similar modulator is used in ABS. ABS needs to reduce pressure during braking, only. ESC additionally needs to increase pressure in certain situations. The heart of the ESC system is the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The various control techniques are embedded in it. Often, the same ECU is used for diverse systems at the same time (ABS, Traction control system, climate control, etc.). The input signals are sent through the input-circuit to the digital controller. The desired vehicle state is determined based upon the steering wheel angle, its gradient and the wheel speed. Simultaneously, the yaw sensor measures the actual state. The controller computes the needed brake or acceleration force for each wheel and directs via the driver circuits the valves of the hydraulic modulator. Via a CAN interface the ECU is connected with other systems (ABS, etc.) in order to avoid giving contradictory commands. Many ESC systems have an “off” override switch so the driver can disable ESC, which may be desirable when badly stuck in mud or snow, or driving on a beach, or if using a smaller-sized spare tire which would interfere with the sensors. However, ESC defaults to “On” when the ignition is re-started. Some ESC systems that lack an “off switch”, such as on many recent Toyota and Lexus vehicles, can be temporarily disabled through an undocumented series of brake pedal and handbrake operations.
Availability and cost

ESC is built on top of an anti-lock brake (ABS) system, and all ESC-equipped vehicles are fitted with traction control. The ESC components include a yaw rate sensor, a lateral acceleration sensor, a steering wheel sensor, and an upgraded integrated control unit. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration research, ABS costs an estimated US$368 (in 2005) and ESC costs an additional US$111. The retail price of ESC varies; as a stand-alone option it retails for as little as $250 USD. However, ESC is rarely offered as a sole option, and is generally not available for aftermarket installation. Instead, it is frequently bundled it with other features or more expensive trims, so the cost of a package that includes ESC could be several thousand of dollars. Nonetheless, ESC is considered highly cost-effective and it might pay for itself in reduced insurance premiums.

Availability of ESC in passenger vehicles varies between manufacturers and countries. In 2007, ESC was available in roughly 50% of new North American models, whereas that figure is about 75% in Sweden. However, consumer awareness affects buying patterns so that roughly 45% of vehicles sold in North America and the UK are purchased with ESC, contrasting with 78-96% in other European countries such as Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. While few vehicles had ESC prior to 2004, increased awareness will increase the number of vehicles with ESC on the used car market.

ESC is available on cars, SUV’s, and pickup trucks from all major auto makers. Luxury cars, sports cars, SUVs, and crossovers are usually equipped with ESC. Midsize cars are also gradually catching on, though the 2008 model years of the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and Ford Fusion only offered ESC on their V6 engine-equipped cars. While ESC includes traction control, there are vehicles such as the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS and 2008 Mazda6 that have traction control but not ESC. ESC is rare among subcompact cars as of 2008. The 2009 Toyota Corolla in the United States (but not Canada) has stability control as a $250 option on all trims outside the XRS which has it standard. In Canada, for the 2010 Mazda3, ESC is as an option on the midrange GS trim as part of the moonroof package, and is standard on the top-of-the-line GT version.

ESC is also available on some motor homes. Elaborate ESC and ESP systems (including Roll Stability Control (RSC)) are available for many commercial vehicles, including transport trucks, trailers, and buses from manufacturers such as Bendix Corporation, WABCO Daimler, Scania AB, and Prevost

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) website shows availability of ESC in individual US models and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA website[13] lists US models with ESC. The National Roads and Motorists’ Association NRMA shows availability of ESC in Australian models. CHOOSE ESC! shows availability of ESC in European countries.
Future

The market for ESC is growing at a very robust rate, especially in European countries such as Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. For example, in Sweden, in 2003, the purchase rate on new cars with ESC was 15%. The Swedish road safety administration issued a strong ESC recommendation and in September 2004, 16 months later, the purchase rate was 58%. A stronger ESC recommendation was then given and in December 2004, the purchase rate on new cars had reached 69% and by 2008 it had grown to 96%. ESC advocates around the world are promoting increased ESC use through legislation and public awareness campaigns and by 2012, most new vehicles should be equipped with ESC.

Just as ESC is founded on the Anti-lock braking system (ABS), ESC is the foundation for new advances such as roll stability control (RSC) that works in the vertical plane much like ESC works in the horizontal plane. When RSC detects impending rollover (usually on transport trucks or SUVs), RSC applies brakes, reduces throttle, induces understeer, and/or slows down the vehicle.

The computing power of ESC facilitates the networking of active and passive safety systems, addressing other causes of crashes. For example, sensors may detect when a vehicle is following too closely and slow down the vehicle, straighten up seat backs, and tighten seat belts, avoiding and/or preparing for a crash.
Laws

While Sweden used public awareness campaigns to promote ESC use, others implemented or proposed legislation. Quebec was the first jurisidiction to implement an ESC law, making it mandatory for carriers of dangerous goods (without data recorders) in 2005. The United States was next, mandating ESC for all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds (4536 kg), phasing in the regulation starting with 55% of 2009 models (effective September 1, 2008), 75% of 2010 models, 95% of 2011 models, and 100% of 2012 models. Canada will require 100% of passenger vehicles to have ESC on September 1, 2011. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe has passed a Global Technical Regulation to harmonize ESC standards. This prompted the Australian Federal Government to consider mandating ESC as early as 2009. The European Parliament has also called for the accelerated introduction of ESC. The European Commission has confirmed a proposal for the mandatory introduction of ESC on all new cars and commercial vehicles sold in the EU from 2012, with all new cars being equipped by 2014.

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All-New Mazda3 with i-stop technology

2009-02-16T18:12:00.000-08:00

Hiroshima, TUESDAY - Mazda Motor Corporation today officially announced their agenda to introduce the All-New Mazda3 (known in Japan with Axela) next month. Introduction of new products that will serve as the main Mazda pledge, made at the Geneva International Motor Show 2009 next month.
New features that will be used as security technology is the i-stop and direct injection gasoline engine. Specifically for this machine, even though other manufacturers also have many uses, Mazda gave its own name, the DISI (Direct Injection Spark Ignition).

So, technology is the i-stop start-stop system and previously called the Mazda SISS (Smart Idle Stop System). System off the engine automatically when the car stop and once again on when gas pedal is pressed. In this way, other than eficiency the fuel consumption, waste gas emissions can be reduced.

Create a European
All-New Mazda3 that will make it's debut in Geneva bula front of the target for European consumers. Therefore also, the regulations for car emissions is Euro5.

In addition to the standard Mazda3, Mazda3 MPS is also introduced or Mazdaspewed Axela. This version is the spearhead of all Mazda products because it is a sport version of the Mazda3.

Mazda3 to be introduced to this show with a format Hatchback. I-stop technology will be used as a spear unjung and will be used in products marketed to Mazda in 2009. According to Mazda, the first generation Mazda3 has sold 2 million units worldwide.

Also described, the combination MZR 2.0 DISI engine with i-stop fuel consumption make All-New Mazda3 more economical 12 percent (on the street in the city) than the current version of Mazda3. Engine, 2.0 liter DISI i 2009 only to be marketed in Europe, while the Mazda3 MP MZR 2.3 DISI engine Turbo.

Although the Mazda engine does not include the ability Mazda3 Sport, the site declares special Japanese cars, power reaching 256 PS. Like previous products Mazda, Mazda3 still use the front wheel drive.

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Newest Version 2009 "Honda Pilot"

2009-01-31T17:50:00.000-08:00

Present in the latest version (2009), Honda Pilot models offered in four options ranging from the LX features, among other material coated cloth interior, front and rear climate control, steel wheels, automatic transmission 5-speed, Hill Start Assist, flip-up hatch glass, intermittent rear wipe / wash, power windows / locks / mirrors, tow hitch, tinted rear windows, automatic headlamps, cruise control, visor extensions and illuminated mirrors, tilt / telescoping steering column, four front seatback pockets, six reading lights, reconfigurable cargo area, Folding 60/40 split-second and third row seats, trip computer, seven-speaker system with 6cd changer and MP3 jack.

Second is the EX model with features that have been upgraded, such as climate control 3-zone, velg alloy, security system, heated body-color mirrors, roof rails, fog lights, chrome exhaust tips, HomeLink, conversation mirror, eight-way power driver seat, XM radio and outside temperature indicator. Next model, the EX-L material cloth coat of interior in the two previous models with the skin material plus additional features such as heated front seats, passenger seats four-way power adjustable, moonroof, windshield noise reducing laminated glass and an auto-dimming with the camera behind the display.

Last model is touring the features the most complete with the added power tailgate, driver memory system, chrome side trim, signals in outside mirrors, trailer pre-wire, parking sensors front and rear, voice-recognition navigation with rear camera / Bluetooth / interface jog-dial control, second-row window Shades, 512-watt 10-speaker audio system and a USB port and a function of time / speed that is integrated with the trip computer.

Each model layout options offered in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive, and safety features the start of side airbags front and rear, three-row side curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (electronic stability control), daytime running lights, four child-seat latch positions, active front head rests and seat belt and headrest eight way adjustable. Compared to preceding, Honda Pilot 2009 appear more "box" but is more subtle. Which increases the size of the car three inches make the interior a more extensive form of a more sloping roof that does not head to the front so that the space for penumpan increases.
Some other physical changes seen in the front of the house lights get chrome trim, fog lights position is higher, the third line next to the separate doors and hatch new design. All Pilot models use a 3.5-liter engine sohc 24-valve V6 is able to bring energy torsi and 250 hp 253 lb-ft with five-speed-automatic transmission. The second passenger's seat can be folded and third down to the empty space up to a maximum of 87 cubic feet.

Instrument panel appears clear for the driver with a white background, the color black and red needles berwana. Gear lever is located in the middle of the dashboard shelf, close to the drivers so easy to reach. Distinguish the key functions that get the black trim, the audio functions are given silver trim. Floor rear baggage can be opened and linked to the back seat passengers in the third row, where there is under additional storage space than there is behind the net that can also be used to store goods.

Estimated price for dipatok Honda Pilot 2009 with eight people that this circulating in the market when the May 22 start from the upcoming $ 27,500 to $ 35,000.

The Crisis Impact Automotive

2008-12-16T01:00:00.000-08:00

Detroit - North America Area, which also includes the United States, this is a land that promises dollars for the automotive producers, mainly from Japan and South Korea. However, the biggest market is now starting dimmed with many more cars' hangouts' displayed in the space. What actually happened?
During February, almost all car manufacturers experienced a decrease in sales. Many of their products and consumers not glazed only occupy the displayed space. The marketing effort is no longer serve the busy consumers who want to do the test drive. They seemed busy looking for strategies to cars that can be immediately brought to the consumer garage.

The dark cloud gloom not only U.S. manufacturer, the manufacturer, but also producers of simple Japanese giant Toyota classmates. If Toyota is also impact to sales decline, meaning the problem is also very difficult. This conditions not only experienced by the automotive industry, but also markets other industries. This is all because of the credit crisis housing high-risk (sub-prime mortgage), which destroy the banking and financial industry in Wellesley is the largest economy.

With tight credit, consumers no longer have donated their car showrooms. They can only eager see the new cars from the back glass room. The factory of the biggest car show world, General Motors (GM), during February only able to sell 268,737 units of vehicles. This means decreased 12.9% compared to the same period the previous year. The same fate also suffered Toyota, Ford and Chrysler.
But the strange, car sales decline was not donated their two big Japanese manufacturers, Honda and Nissan. Manufacturers number two and three of Japan claimed achieve this increase in sales compared to February 2007.

Automotive News Data Center report, the new car market in the U.S. are still experiencing pressure early this year. Achievement of sales compared to February last year, the U.S. market during the month of record sales volume and 1.17 million units, or 6.3% fall. Even the number of accumulation sales in January and February 2008 a record number only 2.22 million units took down 5.4% compared to the same period of 2007.

"February is a time for the entire industry in the United States," said Vice President of Sales, Service and Marketing GM, Mark lanave.

Among the factories that oppressed during February this year is Toyota, the sales plunged 2.8%, compared to the same month last year. Toyota, which in February 2008 to sell 187,330 units, last month only sell 182,169 units (down 5,161 units).
Three-quarter money is Toyota with Chrysler. The manufacturer now take viable partner of India is suffering a decline of 14% compared to February 2007. Chrysler last month only sell 150,093 units, while 174,506 in January unit.The number two largest factory in the U.S., Ford, the star-crossed. In the middle
labor issues that will still continue to disrupt, Ford sales to decline 6.7% in February compared to last, 2007, or only sold 196,060 units. According to Ford, the impact of the reduction in the number of fleet by 20% by the company renting the vehicle.

Despite suffering a decline, but Ford sales record last month in U.S. history. For the first time since June 2007 Ford sales are in the top of Toyota, GM or two after. This blessing Focus hatchback sedan, which experienced growth of 10.6% compared to the same month of 2007.

Honda has a different fate. In the first two months 2008, the giant Japanese manufacturer that produces automobile gasoline is not hungry to record sales increase 1.5% from the same period of 2007. In February 2008, Honda sales reaching 115,397 units. This is up 4.9% from the same month last year, which sell 110,026 units.

While the sales decline of 0.8% in their luxury car division, Acura, Honda is able to increase sales 1.9% for the category of light trucks. Company led Takéo Province Fukui is also suitably grateful to the Fit / Jazz, Pilot and CR-V, the big contributed to the increase in sales.

Performance also experienced the slick Nissan, which this year's target of three incoming sales in the world. Compared to February last year, gaining sales recorded 86,219 units during the second month this year, or up 1.2%.

Murano SUV is the latest achievement of the notes dominate the Nissan last month. Nissan says the Murano to sell 10,074 units over the last month. While the Versa sedan, Altima, Maxima and experienced sales growth of 15.4%. The players in the 'central plank', such as Mazda and Suzuki, also achieve increased sales throughout February compared to last year. Suzuki noted increased 2.5%, while Mazda 6.7%.
With obscure the future of the U.S. economy, which also impact by high oil prices and weak currency to U.S. dollar, the possibility of marketing the car will still be waiting to bite the finger that consumers never come.

Honda Resign from F1

2008-12-07T16:46:00.001-08:00

Trimming Program Budget Team Get New ammunition

Tokyo, Friday - Honda surrender. Giant car manufacturer is not strong again sponsor their participation in the Formula One arena. Secession, in a press conference that dramatic progress in Tokyo, Japan, Friday (5 / 12). Now there are three buyers are ready to become the new owner of F1 team Honda.
In addition to announcing the secession Honda, CEO of Honda Motor Takéo Province Fukui also convey apology to the fans, pebalap, team staff, and managers of F1. "Decisions made in this difficult situation faced by the morose world automotive industry, which triggered the problems of housing credit in the United States," said Fukui.

He emphasized, season 2008 is the last season at the Honda F1 scene. Besides no longer the owner of the team, Honda also no longer supply engines. "Five years from now I think history will show that we have made the right decision," said Fukui.

Honda first F1 race in the arena in 1964. Four years later because they want to retreat to focus on the development of small-sized passenger car. In the 1983-1992 Honda F1 back to carry as engine suppliers. Honda engine behind victory Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost.

Between 1993 and 1998 Honda also become a supplier of engine, in collaboration with Mugen Motorsports. At that time, Honda consider seriously the possibility to re-appear as konstruktor.

In 2000, Honda supplies engines to the BAR team and the Jordan Grand Prix. In 2004 Honda buy 45 percent shares BAR team from British American Tobacco (BAT). Honda a year and then buy the remaining 55 percent share to become sole owner of BAR team.

Starts 2006 teams name changed to Honda F1 team. In the same year they achieve victory by Jenson Button in Hungary. In 2007 Honda anjlok performance. From the original ranks fourth forum konstruktor 2006, Honda close 2007 in eighth position. In 2008, Honda is in the order in the ninth.

Three buyers

Honda F1 Team CEO Nick Fry is optimistic his team can designate the 2009 season. "In the last 12 hours, we have three people who buy a team so serious," said Fry told the BBC Radio 5.

F1 boss manager, Bernie Ecclestone, the team, Honda is a great team. "They intended to penetrate four major 2009. They have spent so much money can achieve that position. Anyone who wants to jump to F1 should see this team to be purchased, "he said.

Honda pullback to make the International Automobile Federation (FIA) had new ammunition in the team to approve the proposed harmonization engine. In the past several years, the FIA have proposed trimming incentive spending teams. The budget team considered too big and almost absurd that it can become a form of bankruptcy boomerang team participants. (AFP / i)

Moto GP 2009 calendar

2008-11-18T22:26:00.000-08:00

The 2009 provisional calendar of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix season is as follows:
Dates Grand Prix Circuit:
12th April Qatar Doha/Losail*
26th April Japan Motegi
3rd May Spain Jerez de la Frontera
17th May France Le Mans
31st May Italy Mugello
14th June Catalunya Catalunya
27th June Netherlands Assen**
5th July United States Laguna Seca***
19th July Germany Sachsenring
26th July Great Britain Donington Park

16th August Czech Republic Brno
30th August Indianapolis Indianapolis
13th September San Marino Misano
20th September Hungary Lake Balaton
4th October Portugal Estoril
18th October Australia Phillip Island
25th October Malaysia Sepang
8th November Valencia Ricardo Tormo Valencia

Oto-tips

2008-11-04T22:28:00.000-08:00

New Car test

Test drive the opportunity to give prospective consumers know the quality and capability that we want to purchasing a car. Many things can be known from the test drive the new car. Not just 'feeling good' in 10 minutes walking around the dealership. Knowing what must be a great help to get the car right. This tip will help you evaluate and avoid common errors that occur. When the car has not been decided what would be purchased, click on the tip "How safe to buy a new car."

Normal, so sitting behind the wheel and go straight start. Try to keep the encouragement, because some important evaluation can be conducted before any-where.
Take time to consider the car from outside and within. Take the distance from various angles. Note correct design, curved body, the quality of assembly, paint colors and the body panels. Remember this new car, so all must be perfect. There is

Try and out of cabin. Create senyaman possible. Arrange chairs and a variety of key controls. When the car will be used together, call your partner do the same. Imagine having to load goods spending, raise children or parents. If possible dudukkan children in the back seat, if he does not like, you know.
When you are sitting comfortably try atik lead-button control, such as radio, air conditioning, Glove box, indicators, wiper, front lights, and hazard lights. Make sure that the key stakeholders easily and operated. While continuously lead atik, think again betulkah car during the binding regulations set by this? Nyamankah when dikendarai every day?
Do not open the baggage behind. Think what will be added to this baggage. Make sure the volume of luggage can accommodate all of that.
Seller happy to share what they know about the car that will try to test you on the road. Let him describe the special features to try it before when driving

In the street
Try a car identical to the car in which you want to buy. Better when the car would be purchased that our pilot test. Differences engine transmission, trim, interior equipment to give effect to such a big car and driveability.
You need the consumers themselves to evaluate the car without disrupted. If there are any questions please do not hesitate to ask. If you know the area, take the car according to the route of your choice. Some things that must be considered.

Driving Quality
Kendarai car on the various types of surface roads. Try the winding roads, city streets, hills, etc. mountain roads to see the reaction to the car. Do not forget to test in the way that you expect will be passed by every day.

Energy:
The test machine in the labor situation indeed. In the toll road, when the antecedent, towing, bathed in it though energy? What is affected by the AC power. AC have a significant influence in a small car. Make sure to repeat the test with AC throughout life.

Tranmition:
When the manual, note subtlety labor movement teeth and clutch. Are they working precision and easy to use. When the car is equipped with 4WD, active and know how to disable the use of the tool is easy.
If automatic, Muluskan upshift and downshift? What is the right time downshift. No jog or forward when the bathos to shift the clutch.

Control
Try curves and long sharp curves. Turn suddenly and the smooth curves. How well the vehicle react to changes in direction. Is feels stable and controlled. Do you feel when you can prevent accidents occur. Is the rudder feels fit, without excessive movement.

braking:
Try really really brake. Make sure the brakes can stop the car in a straight position and controlled. Try to brake with soft and rough to test the reaction of the car braking suddenly. Previously warned that another passenger, and note the other cars around you.
When the car is not equipped with ABS, look at the parking lots open. Try to avoid movement when trying to brake the ABS.

Voice:
Listen to the sound of the engine, interior, tires, wind and thunder with the way menaik-down window. If the car is equipped with a sunroof, open and listen to the sound of incoming. Do it in the normal speed and top speed.

Parking:
Parallel parking to check the blindspots or difficulty determining the corner of the car. When the car in the parking lot, take some time to come out and see.
Now you are ready to know and test the car. Be honest buyers, carefully, carefully and respite. Know what will be searchable and you will find the most suitable car. Congratulations to try.

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New Car

2008-11-04T22:24:00.000-08:00

Daihatsu Sirion

JAKARTA - PT Astra Diahatsu Motor (ADM) continued push up sales at this time, several Single Agent Pemegangan Brand (APTM) with a bit worried that the economic situation is not certain. One way, make up a product that is marketed or to "minor change". Facelift or minor change made Diahatsu against one of their products into the segment "car city", namely Sirion. Actually, five months ago, the imported CBU cars from Malaysia is also introduced with a new face.

"Time is our only add accessories. Applies only to Indonesia. Now the modifications made by Diahatsu Motor Corporation of Japan with two Pero make the Sirion in Malaysia. So now the changes applied to Sirion sold in Indonesia and Malaysia, "said Amelia Tjandra, director of marketing ADM.

However, by adding accessories only - of course with a very competitive price - Sirion direct sales jumped. From the original target of 225 units / month, a 350 units / month with the pivot 1 - 2 months.

Youth
"We estimate the increase of sales Sirion because the more expensive fuel prices. Consumer young or young families who generally are in large cities, the car practical and economical fuel. Sirion meet these needs. In addition to economical, the car is also nimble. Goodbye 7 series already won the slalom, "says Amelia again.

Based on a survey conducted by ADM to consumers Sirion, namely young children and families, I was like 75% of the car because penampilannnya (styling). The other factor is economic value, that is economical price and operational cost and easy dikendarai.

With this minor change, ADM expects to sell 400 units / month. "Our target is down. Our previous target of 500 units / month. But because the economic situation is not like that our previous estimate, derived so 400 units / month, "said Suparno Djasmin, CEO of PT Astra International - Diahatsu Sales Operation (AI-DSO), which sells Diahatsu in Indonesia.

Consumer Demand
Other factors that cause Diahatsu refreshing appearance Sirion, according to ADM vice president, Sudirman MR, is the answer to consumer demand. "They want to design a more sporty and trendy. This is in accordance with the soul of the target user Sirion, namely young children. Changes made on this line Myvi, in Malaysia, the country produced Sirion place, "said Sudirman.

Two models or types Sirion offered the same 1.3 liter engine, VVT-i is the standard version of D and M for the sport. To type D manual transmission, sold at Rp 122,900,000 and the automatic Rp 132,900,000. Means increased to Rp 2 million compared to the previous version. Meanwhile, type M, for the manual transmission and automatic 136,500,000 Rp Rp 146,500,000.

The part that changes
Posterior
• Cap engine
• Gril, aerokit front bumper and logo plus the greater Diahatsu
• fog lamp with a new design (type M)
• All the pillars of discolored
• Garnis black in the back door (to type M)
• Dual exhaust tail pipe or double with additional aerokit thereon
• rear bumper with reflector higher
• Changing the model Alloy wheel
Interior:
• Meters cluster equipped with warning lights
• two-tone dashboard
• Jok layer and the door (door trim) changed color and motives (type D)

sources of compass-online

New Honda Tiger

2008-11-04T22:08:00.000-08:00

Jakarta, PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) announced that revolutionary changes in the design of motorcycles New Tiger, which will begin shipping in July of 2006 through the entire network of Honda motorcycle sales in Indonesia.
Since the first produced in 1994, Tiger has been known as a motorcycle and forceful enough that one of the variants of the exclusive sports-type Honda. Since 1995, community "Tiger Club" also began to appear in various cities in Indonesia, and currently a motorcycle club, which is quite respected in Indonesia. In the last 12 years, Tiger motorcycle into a very popular both for the operation of day-to-day or just dikendarai on weekends. Information about Tigerpun increased rapidly and many are found in various media and the Internet through various mailing lists.

Konsumenpun start taste changes, the Tiger into a motorcycle that is able to express their owners through various modifications, according to the taste of the owner
To meet the expectations of the fans of Tiger and the Honda owner of a new type of sport, Tiger is the latest generation appear to design a more dynamic and offers superior type of sport when dikendarai the owner, in the middle padatnya city traffic or convenience when traveling to the far outside the city .
New Tiger continues to maintain its superiority with a machine-friendly environment and new design and boasts more respite with a view new features as follows:
Model
Tiger is a new dynamic to be effective more aggressive, form of a massive express the functional beauty of a sports-type motorcycle

All exterior components such as tank material Baker, shroud, the body and back, spakbor front and rear, light-key lighting, background and sein, rearview mirror and exhaust all appear with the new design.
"Veleg racing cross 3" berdesain further strengthen the new sporty impression.
The front lights are equipped with "Meteor Visor" the aerodynamics that provide comfort at high speed.
"Honda Wing Mark" in the fuel tanks identity as a true sports-type motorcycle Honda
Equipment

Rear disc brake type that appear more sporty and stylish moge, using disk berdiameter 220mm hydraulic system with single berpiston make braking more grip and secure.
Rear suspension with the perfect muted, comfortable on all road conditions and appear increasingly Sporty (tank-equipped Reservoir on the type Cast Wheel)
Engine

New Tiger Honda engine is equipped with SASS (Secondary Water Supply System), so that meet Euro II standard quality. SASS set spraying clean air (O2) to dispose of the channel, to react with the remaining gas burning (HC & CO) gas into CO2 and H2O, which is not dangerous
Overall the new design on the new Tiger will appear in 4 colors for the type Velg racing (Cast Wheel), namely Black, Silver, Red, Blue, and 3 color for the type Velg fingers (Spoke), namely the Black Red, Blue and Black Blue Silver .
New Tiger, which will be launched in 2 variants will be sold with the price of Rp 20 million to the type Velg fingers and the price of Rp 22.6 million to the type Velg racing (Price on the road in Jakarta).

Jam Band Meriahkan Launching Honda Tiger
New title for the launching of this Honda Tiger AHM inviting Tigerist seputaran Greater Jakarta. Community Club and the Tiger who attended, among others, Honda Tiger Mailing List (HTML), Tiger Riders Club (TRIC), Tiger East Jakarta (TJT), Depok Tiger Club (DETIC), Generation Tiger Independent Riders (GTIR), Honda Tiger Bikers Club ( HTBC), Jakarta, Honda Tiger Club (JHTC), Bekasi Tiger Club (BKTC), Banten Tiger Riders (BATR), Maung Sadayana Club (CMS), Banten Honda Tiger Club (BHTC), Tiger Club, Stockport (TITAC).
Peak event Launching New procession Honda Tiger started at 19:00 WIB stage events stand Honda PRJ. Events guided MC Sarah Sechan and Doni Kusuma. Telugu songs from the Band Dental Group and the launching of this event. Not to the Sexy Dancer Dancer from Batavia, the spectators do not make eye blinks. Since ... ..

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

2008-08-26T22:11:00.000-07:00

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur has a saloon with the same mechanics that the four-seater coupe Continental GT. Bentley has designed and developed in conjunction with this saloon coupe, so it have many elements in common traits and mechanical style.
Dynamically is not what one would expect from a car big and heavy. On the one hand, is nimble, quick and have some brakes resistant. On the other hand, is not as comfortable as can be expected suspension of a luxury saloon of this type.
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a car by an extraordinary degree that there is interior space for occupants of the rear seats and the phenomenal level of virtually all the materials and parts that cover or adorn the interior.
If there are four seats, the rear seats have longitudinal electric regulation. The rear seats there are plenty of space lengthwise. Two passengers of average size can go almost entirely with your legs stretched.

It measures 5,307 mm in length. For size is much closer to the long versions of bodywork of cars such as Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Jaguar XJ, others like the Maybach 57 (5.7 m in length) or Rolls - Royce Phantom (5.8 m).
It's on sale for € 184,832, more expensive than any of the saloons of the BMW, Jaguar and Audi. There is a very big price difference between a Bentley Continental Flying Spur and cars as the Maybach 57 and Rolls-Royce Phantom.
As the coupe, this model has some elements borrowed from the Volkswagen Phaeton (such as suspension). Despite this, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur does not have exactly the same chassis that the Phaeton that neither the Continental GT, because the wheelbase is different in each case. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a battle of 3,065 mm to 2,881 mm in length which has the Volkswagen saloon and 2,745 mm in the Bentley saloon. According to the Bentley Continental Flying Spur has a coefficient aerodynamics better than the Continental GT (0.31 versus 0.32 CX).

Car Concept

2008-08-17T19:33:00.000-07:00

Toyota ‘Aygo Crazy’ Concept

The Toyota Aygo is a city car sold since 2005. All Aygos are built at the new factory of the TPCA joint-venture (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) in the city of Kolin, Czech Republic. The Aygo was first displayed at the 2005 Salon de l’Automobile de Genève. The name “Aygo” comes from “i-go”, symbolising freedom and mobility.

Here are the technical specifications of Toyota Aygo: Wheelbase: 2340 mm (92.1 in), Length: 3405 mm (134.1 in), Height: 1465 mm (57.7 in), Dry weight: 790 kg (1742 lb), Curb weight: 890 kg (1962 lb), Turning circle: 9.46 metres (372.4 in), Independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension with coil springs

International Shipping Used BMW

2008-08-02T21:13:00.000-07:00

Motorwerks, a luxury car dealer in Illinois which had ever discussed in otocontest a couple of weeks ago, seems too interesting for not being discussed more and more. I really surprised when I visit it this morning. Why? Because they list so many used BMW and preowned BMW, my dreamy car.
They provide stock a large inventory of used BMW Cars which manufactured from 2003 until 2008 including 3-series, 5-series, 6-series, 7-series, X-3 series, and X-5 series. It's very simple to browse some specific car we want from their table. Simply search your favourite car type, learn all the details, including the exterior colour, the price, the preview of the car and where the location of the car is. If you are a BMW M3 lover but you don't have enough money, there also some used BMW M3 which you can choose. And the special thing, it doesn't matter if you stay outside Illiones because Motorwerks provide international shipping which will bring your dreamy car in front of your house.

At last, do not forget what I have suggest, buying a used luxury vehicle and enjoying the facilities at less cost is a smart decision but make sure that you have done enough research before actually making up your mind! Motorwerks is one of the best place where you can do your research.

source : Motorwerks

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1-2009

2008-07-15T22:53:00.000-07:00

Chevrolet is one of America’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category. Chevy cars and trucks have expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles.
Chevrolet announces performance results and pricing for the new ultimate-performance Corvette

DETROIT – The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they’re good. Very good:

- $103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway
- 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
- 0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds
- Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph

The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1’s performance-per-dollar ratio.

“The ZR1 is an incredible machine by any measure,” said Ed Peper, North American Vice President, Chevrolet. “There’s simply no other vehicle in the world that does a better job of balancing performance, price and fuel economy.”

Performance perspective

The Corvette ZR1’s 0-60 performance is 0.3-second quicker than the already-quick Corvette Z06 and the 0-100-mph performance is nearly a full second quicker - 7 seconds vs. the Z06’s 7.9 seconds. It is performance that is equal to or better than many super cars costing substantially more.

“A favorable power-to-weight ratio gives the ZR1 an advantage over the competition and performance that has to be experienced to fully appreciate,” said Tom Wallace, Corvette chief engineer. “Of course, on a racetrack, drivers of competitors’ cars may appreciate the ZR1 in a whole different manner.”

And the racetrack isn’t the only place where the ZR1 trumps its super-car competitors – it beats them at the gas pump, too. According to fueleconomy.gov, the ZR1’s EPA-rated 14 city and 20 highway mileage ratings beat 2008 competitors such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (11 city / 15 highway); the Lamborghini Murcielago (8 city / 13 highway) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (12 city / 19 highway). They’re competitive with the Dodge Viper (13 city / 22 highway) and the Porsche 911 GT3 (15 city / 22 highway).

Under the carbon-fiber hood

A new LS9 6.2L supercharged small-block engine powers the ZR1’s performance capability. Heavy-duty and lightweight reciprocating components support high-rpm performance, while a new, sixth-generation supercharger (and complementing charge-cooling system) helps the LS9 make big power and torque across the rpm range. The engine is hand-assembled at GM’s Performance Build Center, in Wixom, Mich.

In addition to the LS9 engine, the ZR1 is a technology powerhouse, designed with lightweight and unique components that reinforce its performance with a confidant feel on either a highway or road course.

Options

The standard ZR1 comes with accoutrements based on the Z06, including lightweight seats and lightweight content. The available uplevel interior package includes power-adjustable, heated and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); side air bags; Bose premium audio system; navigation system; Bluetooth connectivity; power telescoping steering column; custom leather-wrapped interior available in four colors and more. Chrome wheels are the only other available option on the ZR1. Detailed pricing noted below.

- $103,300 Base MSRP including destination
- $1,700 Gas guzzler tax
- $10,000 Option package
- $2,000 Chrome wheels

source :otocontest.com

TVS Apache 160

2008-06-21T19:32:00.000-07:00

TVS Motor Company Indonesia (TVSMCI) is really exploiting the large Indonesian motorcycle market. Following the previously launched TVS Neo (‘cub’ class motorcycle), TVS has launched the TVS Apache which positioned as a sporty class motorcycle. The launching ceremony has taken place at Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran on Wednesday, 19 March 2007. It was attended by reporters from various media and also by the TVSMCI board of directors.
RTR Technology
TVS called the Apache as a masterpiece of 160 cc motorcycle. The reason was that beside its ergonomic design, the engine has been perfected by RTR (Racing Throttle Response) technology. This technology combined racing technology with a 15.2 Bhp, resulting in optimum acceleration. On the factory test, Apache could reach 60 km/hour in 4.8 second

Apache is also equipped with Rotal Petal Disc Brake with 270 mm of diameter, one of the largest in its class. This gives a very precise braking performance because the rapid cooling of the disc brake. For comfort, Apache uses the Poly Shock Absorber and the adjustable handle bar that could be adjusted from normal position into a more sporty racing position.

You can also test the TVS Apache by visiting the nearest dealers. TVSMCI wants you to experience the awesome bike for yourself. Currently, TVSMCI has 26 dealers in Java, North Sumatera, and Riau. For provide the best after-sales services, TVSMCI has a network of 71 workshop partners. So what you are waiting for? Get ready to ride TVS Apache!

Source: TVS Motor Indonesia

Honda FCX Clarity, a New Zero-emission Car

2008-06-21T19:18:00.000-07:00

MSNBC reporting that Honda’s new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell car rolled off a Japanese production line Monday and is headed to Southern California, where Hollywood is already abuzz over the latest splash in green motoring.
The picture above is 'HOnda FCX Clarity’ which presented to the media in Tokyo last May.

The FCX Clarity, which runs on hydrogen and electricity, emits only water and none of the noxious fumes believed to induce global warming. It is also two times more energy efficient than a gas-electric hybrid and three times that of a standard gasoline-powered car, the company says.

Japan’s third biggest automaker expects to lease out a “few dozen” units this year and about 200 units within three years. In California, a three-year lease will run $600 a month, which includes maintenance and collision coverage.

The FCX Clarity is an improvement of its previous-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, introduced in 2002.

A breakthrough in the design of the fuel cell stack, which is the unit that powers the car’s motor, allowed engineers to lighten the body, expand the interior and increase efficiency, Honda said.

The fuel cell draws on energy synthesized through a chemical reaction between hydrogen gas and oxygen in the air, and a lithium-ion battery pack provides supplemental power. The FCX Clarity has a range of about 270-miles per tank with hydrogen consumption equivalent to 74 miles per gallon, according to the carmaker.

The 3,600-pound vehicle can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour.

John Mendel, executive vice president of America Honda Motor Co., said at a morning ceremony it was “an especially significant day for American Honda as we plant firm footsteps toward the mainstreaming of fuel cell cars.”

The biggest obstacles standing in the way of wider adoption of fuel cell vehicles are cost and the dearth of hydrogen fuel stations. For the Clarity’s release in California, Honda said it received 50,000 applications through its Web site but could only consider those living near stations in Torrance, Santa Monica and Irvine.

Initially, however, the Clarity will go only to a chosen few starting July and then launch in Japan this fall.

source :MSNBC

Runs Biofuel, Hummer Go Green !

2008-06-21T19:04:00.000-07:00

ZDNet reports that a biodiesel conversion specialist, Jonathan Goodwin, has retrofitted a Hummer to run on ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel or natural gas. The car gets the equivalent to 40 miles per gallon. Goodwin's company is an alternative energy start-up, SAE Energy. The company is filling an unlikely niche in the clean tech market: making muscle cars green. He's already converted about 60 H2 Hummers from gas to diesel and about 100 H1 hummers, including a Hummer that can burn the whole menu of clean fuels.

A gas-to-diesel conversion boosts a Hummer's mileage from about 10 miles a gallon to between 22 and 24 miles a gallon. Additionally, the horsepower jumps from about 325 in the regular Hummer to 650, giving the car more power.
Goodwin, who's based in Wichita, Kan., doesn't advertise or push the services through Web sites much because it generates too many inquiries. "I really get pounded with a lot of requests when I do," he said. "But it doesn't look like I will be able to hide much longer."

Gas-to-diesel conversions are the automotive equivalent of a heart transplant. The gas-burning engine and original transmission are removed and replaced with a Duramax diesel engine, typically inserted in Chevy trucks, and an Allison transmission.

With a Hummer, little retrofitting is required. With the Impala, the center divider in the car had to be widened. In the end, though, the car still accommodated four or more passengers, unlike the two-seater Lamborghini.

The performance increase comes in part from the inherent properties of diesel engines. Overall, a diesel can deliver more torque–the rotational force applied to an object, in this case the car's crankshaft–than a gas engine. A 500 horsepower gas engine might put out 600 foot-pounds of torque. A similar diesel might put out 800 to 900 foot-pounds of torque.

The engine inserted into the 1965 Impala cranks 850 horsepower and 1200 foot-pounds of torque. The Impala was chosen because it has a stronger frame than most other mid-1960s muscle cars.

"Torque is the key," Goodwin said.

Source : zdnet.

Honda Beat

2008-06-21T18:55:00.000-07:00

After releasing a new type of sport bike named Honda CS1 (City Sport) about 2 monts ago, Honda plan to release a new type of automatic bike. The name of this newest automatic variant which sold in Indonesia is Honda Beat. It seems not so different compared to the former type, Vario. There still many characteristic features of Vario which sill implemented with this new type, such Side Stand Switch and Parking Brake Lock. In Thailand, this variant named with Icon.

Physically, the appearance is almost the same with Honda Icon. It also used 108 CC 4 stroke engine with CVT transmision. The available colours choice are Fusion Blue, Hip Hip Orange, Pop Pink, Hard Rock Black, Techno White, and Electro Red.

source : www.otocontest.com

Three Japan Scrap to Tghten the Fight

2008-06-09T03:11:00.000-07:00

" First Drive of 3 Japan Car"

SUZUKI, Honda, and Toyota, three notable car maker manufacturer of Japan, scrapping to tighten in small sedan sale [of] sub-compact which have capacities to machine 1.5 Litre at the price of gyrating Rp 148 juta-Rp 167,9 International juta.Baik PT Indomobil Commercial, PT Honda Prospect Motor, and also PT Toyota Astra of Motor berlomba-lomba assure the consumer that best produknyalah. Suzuki Baleno Next-G emerge with the slogan of Always The Right Answer, All-New Honda City with the slogan of Beyond Expectation, while Toyota Vios with the easy slogan It’S Everything.Tidak to mention [which/such] among third sub sedan- that compact [is] best remember each product have the idiosyncrasy [by] xself.

Suzuki Baleno Next-G born by the name of Suzuki LIANA, representing abbreviation of Life In A New Age. Car fulfilling standard of this United States and Europe [is] launched first time [in] Geneva of Motor Show 2002 ( Swiss) in the early March 2002. [In] United States, Suzuki LIANA recognized by the name of Aerio. In Indonesia, Suzuki LIANA emerge with two name, variant of multi-purpose vehicle ( MPV) named [by] Suzuki Aerio, while sedan variant named [by] Suzuki Baleno Next-G, or New Baleno
Suzuki Baleno Next-G emerge with two version, what have gear [to] manual ( M / t) sold at the price of Rp 149 million and which have gear [to] otomatik ( A / t) sold at the price of Rp 160 million
[For A] While All-New Honda City use the platform from MPV sub-compact Honda, Fit. That Cause, All-New Honda City which is [in] Japan called [by] Fit Aria, [is] also categorized [by] as sedan which have nuance [to] MPV. All-New Honda City emerge with two version, what have gear [to] of manual Rp 152 million and which have gear [to] [of] otomatik [is] and also equiped [by] the Steermatic ( of a kind tiptronic) Rp 163 million
As for Toyota Vios projected [by] in the place of Toyota Soluna emerge in three type, namely type 1.5E have gear [to] [of] manual sold at the price of Rp 148 million, and also type 1.5G have gear [to] [of] manual sold at the price of Rp 157 million and 1.5G have gear [to] [of] otomatik sold at the price of Rp 167 million. Name Vios come from Latin Ianguage, meaning to come forth.

Pedrosa beat Rossi in Barcelona

2008-06-09T03:00:00.000-07:00

Don't Need New Machine

BARCELONA - the time gap between the two riders show how dominant Dani Pedrosa in Grand Prix of Catalunya. that Repsol Honda Racer so quickly. He has time to lead till seven second in race mid line finis, after 25 mop, Pedrosa it'is true only exeed 2,8 second. But, that happened because he has unnecessary force the x'self again [in] race end
Entering this GP Catalunya, opportunity Pedrosa in fact have time to be hesitated. Cause, Barcelona [is] circuit claiming strong power machine. For a while, motor of Honda RC212V used by Pedrosa known as one other weak.

Honda have the opdon degrade the new machine, but later;then set mind on to delay again its usage Yesterday Pedrosa indicate that hedo not new butuh machine. small body ( 158 cm / 48 singk) able to lessen the motor burden, make fast as boisterous as more strong and heroic other;dissimilar motor in diametrical trek.
Not only that, mobility RC212V also make the quicker Pedrosa [in] curve. If only non-stoped to force the x'self until finis, possible Pedrosa can win the race yesterday with the distance more than ten second
Emulation most exclaim is yesterday happened rear Pedrosa. Pledge of Fiat Yamaha Valentino Rossi have to compete to ossify with the pledge of Ducati Marlboro Casey Stoner
Start from ninth position, Slow Rossi poke forwards. He and Stoner have time to change the position twice. But, finally Rossi which finis in position runner-up
With that result, struggling perform the practical world champion become the emulation of Rossi versus Pedrosa. Rossi nowadays have 142 poin, Pedrosa only seven poin rear.

source : dunia otomotif

Tabanan Grasstrack and Motocross Championship

2008-06-09T02:31:00.000-07:00

Tens of local crosser and outside bali, last saturday and sunday, june 7th and 8th 2008 bumping against to race in arena of championship of Grasstrack and Motocross in circuit of Pangkung Tibah - Tanah Lot Ground, Tabanan. This Ajang represent the second series from 4 series which its plan take place the year 2008.even this time is not so croud as the first, which is toned up by attendance crosser of Javanese national Aep Dadang from West Java, this second break even is also followed by the Javanese taft crosser-crosser of East java. Meanwhile from local bali partake to fight for example crosser usrok and gendowor from Adrenaline Tracker, beside also descend the crossers from team of Bali MX strenghtened by Diva Ismayana and Kadek Rubin Mc RAE.

According To Chief of Committee of race Ketut Panca Wirawan, this championship performed to channel the talent of all motocross mania, specially in Tabanan area.This championship is plan to performed routine every year, with invite outer bali crossers of to fish the local antusiasm.
this Year championship fight to win prise of 4 motorbike unit.

eka dot

Audi R8 is "SportsCar 2007"

2008-05-17T17:46:00.000-07:00

Only pure-bred sports cars are crowned “SportsCar” of the year by a panel of experts in the Autobild SportsCars monthly magazine.Following its victory in the March 2007 issue, the Audi R8 has now been awarded top place overall, and has thus secured the title of “SportsCar 2007”, one of the German car industry’s most sought-after awards.

The trophy was presented to Werner Frowein, Managing Director of quattro GmbH, during the magazine’s “Race Night”, which formed part of the Essen Motor Show. The Audi subsidiary was responsible for developing the 420 bhp mid-engined R8 sports car, which it also manufactures. The R8 is hand-built at quattro GmbH in Neckarsulm.

Together with the TÜV Rheinland inspection authority, members of the magazine’s panel conduct demanding on-road tests on an ongoing basis to assess the qualities of the very latest sports cars. They then present their favourites as the monthly winners in each new issue. At the end of October, the jury cast a discerning eye on the twelve winning vehicles at the Contidrom test circuit in Hanover.

The experts’ concluding remarks: “The Audi R8 wins because it is currently the most complete vehicle with the hottest body in the sports segment and, despite being a newcomer, displays no serious weaknesse.

Welcome to The English Version of Dunia Otomotif

2008-04-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

this is the english version of Dunia Otomotif, a blog that reviews automotive events, products, tips trick, club etc.

Description
In the begining, Dunia Otomotif is a TV program viewed in Bali TV, a local television broadcast in Bali, Indonesia. This program explore more aspect from automotive world, such as auto-news, hot products review, calendar events, vehicles modification,tips and trick in maintenance,auto club, etc.

background :
automotive business in indonesia, especially in bali recently growing in a rapid scales. It can measure from lots of automotive events, and obviously by the number of vehicles in the street.this condition provide a good opportunity for bussiness sector,that run in this sector to marketing their product.

mission::
- to increase people's knowlegde about automotive
- as media to show lattest products
- to shows modificator's creation

Segments :
Dot-Gossips :
provides lattest information about what happenings,products trend, new regulation

Dot –Events :
presents events coverage, focus on automotive events in Bali and indonesia, but not missed world events

Dot –Modif :
shows cars and motorbikes modification, with the lattest accesories and variation, made by local modificator

Dot Tips :
provide Tips and Trict about maintance your vehicles

Dot –Club :
place to hang out for local Otomotif clubs

program criteria

Program title : Dot - Dunia Otomotif (Automotive World)
Format :Magazine - Infotainment.
Audience target : teenager and adults (12 years above)
Materiall/ contain : information about automotive
Slot Time : 30 minutes
Production format : Indoor and Outdoor
broadcast time : every sunday ,11.30 am
Presenter : Arsita

To alls automotive mania in bali, you can paricipate in our program by send your clubs profile, or your cars/ motorbikes modification data to bali tv or to our email address.

Eka dot
eka_btv@yahoo.com
ekabtv@gmail.com