Sunny, Nissan Micra Sedan Version

TOKYO-Success with its hatchback version, plans to bring Nissan Micra saloon. The car is scheduled to appear on the mat Guangzhou Motor Show in December this year.

Sunny, so the name given to Micra Nissan sedan. The name was holding the heritage of great importance to the history of Nissan's small sedan since 1966.

It was not clear whether the name Sunny Nissan will also be used to enter the Indian market. Given Bajaj has also patented the name Sunny for their scooter, which was launched in 1990 and though the conclusion is now no longer manufactured.

" Sunny using the same platform with the Micra. The interior also will be similar, " writes Autocar, Monday ( 10/11/2010 ).

Sunny still use the V - platform which is considered most appropriate for the market in developing countries. As for engine options this sedan comes in with a power source 1.5-liter 4 -cylinder gasoline that can produce power at 100 bhp, and 1.5-liter diesel.

In the land of Tajmahal that Sunny would compete with Maruti Swift Dzire, Volkswagen Vento, Ford Fiesta sedan, Hyundai Verna and Chevrolet Aveo. Autos.Okezone.com

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Audi Quattro Sedan Production Plan

Ingolstadt: German car manufacturer, Audi is considering producing a limited version of the Quattro sedan concept that was launched at the Paris Auto Show last week. Audi plans to work with a new subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, Italdesign Giugiaro.

Quattro two-seat model will be priced no more than U.S. $139,000, according to a company spokesperson said Audi.

The plan likely to produce a limited edition model was reported by the media Quattro AutoWeek, which shows that Audi may pursue technical tie-ups with his brother, Lamborghini, which is developing expertise in carbon fiber.

Audi Quattro concept car, meant to evoke memories of the original early '80s with two doors and the same name as this. Quattro will be manufactured in smaller and lighter version of the Audi RS5 chassis, with a lightweight body made ​​of aluminum and carbon fiber. This concept is also planned to be equipped with five- cylinder engine turbocharged 2.5- liter 408hp and 354 pound- feet of torque. Otomotif.Liputan6.com

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Rotary-engine Super Cars from Germany

Specialty Car Marque Rotary Supers of Germany is said to have created the RSC Raptor GT, which claimed as super cars are slightly different from the others.

Super car body, mostly of fiberglass and carbon fiber and has a high-tech features, called Variable Aerodynamic System. These features can be adapted to the nature of the aerodynamics of the car in order to create more downforce at high speeds.

However, unique, vehicle use four rotary engine built specifically. As is known, dalah rotary engine which is identical to the Mazda tight.

Raptor GT will be sold by various spec variants, namely GT S, RS, RSR and the last N - spec. Depending on model, engine configuration varies quite like using a turbo or bi - turbo system.

As reported by worldcarfans on Saturday (09/10/2010), this engine will be incorporated into the 8- speed transmission RSC R - Shift with hydraulic shift mechanism that makes gear change only takes 25 to 35 milliseconds.

Output power that comes out of these machines range from 500 PS ( 368 kW) 2.6 liter engine 4 - rotor, while the 800 PS ( 588 kW) engine and the most powerful turbo -powered 1200 PS ( 883 kW ), resulting from the machine configured twin turbo.

GT Raptor is also equipped with active suspension system, a carbon- aluminum drive shaft and differential electronic double.

On the inside, there are two 7- inch display screen for data from the car, including the arrangements for vehicle electronic systems as well as pressure and temperature indicators. There are also 5 - inch tachometer with digital shift indicator and shift light. Source: autos.okezone.com

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Bentley Make V8 engine Together with Audi

London - Wonder what would happen if the two luxury car manufacturer in Europe joined forces to create a new machine that will be pinned on their super cars?

Yes, a British manufacturer Bentley will cooperate with the German manufacturer Audi equally configured to develop the new V8 engine to be embedded on their latest cars.

Bentley will embed the new engine on the Continental GT by the end of next year, while Audi will also be pinned on the plots with Bentley's engine is on the high -performance cars.

Besides V8 configuration, the engine capacity will be 4.0 liter direct -injection, is expected to be more economical fuel and emissions will be lower 40 percent of the W12 engine that is usually used Bentley.

" We are adapting to the character of driving a new Bentley, which will offer more torque at the bottom to the middle rounds, " said Bentley 's Director of Chassis and Powertrain, Brian Gush, as reported by Whatcar, Saturday ( 09/10/2010 ).

Energy intake, further Gush, can be derived from the turbocharger or of any kind, a clear layout in the engine room will not be conventional.

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BMW M100, BMW 's Sedan M Series Fastest and Most Expensive

Munich - BMW will soon produce their latest concept car that is Vision EfficientDynamics in 2012. For production versions, Vision EfficientDynamics rumors will experience the change of name ( rebadge ) as the BMW M100. This car is going to be the fastest and most expensive M Series.

When first shown at Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, the Vision EfficientDynamics is already inviting click amazed everyone. That's why no wonder when BMW started to think to produce these cars in bulk.

BMW M100 planned to scuttle fast sedan that is owned by Mercedes - Benz SLS AMG, Audi R8 5.2 and Porsche 911 Turbo.

Beneath the hood of the BMW M100 twin -turbo engine will be embedded in- line six with 450 Hp power bursts. The engine is mated to a dual -clutch automatic transmission.

In addition to the M100 BMW, Vision EfficientDynamics is also going to become a greener car called the i100 ActiveHybrid. i100 will use an electric motor at each wheel plus a 1,500 cc petrol engine with turbo.

But for sports car buyers do not look down first which is only 1,500 cc engine in the i100. Because this machine can give off power to 300 hp and 300 lb - ft of torque.

BMW M100 are the M series cars will be the fastest, and certainly the most expensive. The price estimated to to touch U.S. $ 225,000, while the i100 comes with a price that is cheaper but still expensive ie U.S. $ 125,000. Oto.Detik.com

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Honda Claim Jazz Hybrid is The Cheapest Prices

Tokyo: The second largest car manufacturer in Japan, Honda Motor Co. (HMC), Friday (8/10) officially began marketing hatchback Honda Jazz (Honda Fit) hybrid. In State Sakura, the Jazz hybrid is priced 1.59 million yen, or about USD 175.28 million (exchange rate of 1 yen = USD 110.24).

" The price is the cheapest hybrid car production among producers everywhere, "said HMC as reported chicagotribune.com, on Friday (8/10).

The price was not included price discounts offered by the Japanese government as compensation for the purchase of environmentally friendly cars. Because, at the same time car purchase subsidy programs run by governments that the country has ended.

HMC will not market the Jazz hybrid in the United States. However, the manufacturer will be introduced on the European continent in 2011. TempoInteraktif

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VW Launched Golf Cheap Version

Wolfsburg - Car manufacturer Volkswagen has a VW Golf which has become one of their flagship weapon for a long time. And now it seems the German company wanted to expand the Golf in the world market with cheap models out of the Golf.

This car will be named with the VW Golf Twist and will take the base of the series which is the cheapest Golf VW Golf S type which currently sell for around 14,880 pounds, or around Rp 211 million in Europe there.

Well, as reported by Autoexpress, Thursday ( 10/07/2010 ) though will be the cheapest VW Golf series, but VW turned out many new features in the car pinned Golf anyarnya this entry level.

Due to boost sales of the VW Golf Twist, the manufacturer who was one of the world's biggest car manufacturers are even adding a few accessories in Golf Twist ranging from extra body kit, new 16-inch alloy rims to the latest stereo system they also pinned.

In addition, the Golf Twist even cheaper than the Golf S. Because for three- door Golf Twist, VW sold just 12,995 pounds (about USD 183 million ) and 13,580 pounds ($ 192 million for the five- door Golf Twist.

As for the engine is behind, VW still entrust powered engine with 79 bhp 1.4-liter capacity that carried his brothers.

Because the engine that will support a six-speed manual transmission is considered to have qualified and can go from 0-100 km per hour just in 13.9 seconds, with peak speeds up to 172 km per hour.

Even so, the Golf Twist remains fuel efficient because it only requires 1 liter of fuel to run 18.7 miles or kilometers per liter 1:18,7.

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Proton Kencani Puteri Indonesia

Jakarta - Malaysian carmaker, Proton has just the arrival of special guests. Their dealership located in the area of ​​Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, the arrival of dozens of beautiful women.

Who are they? " They were finalists Puteri Indonesia. There are 38 people.
Beautiful, yes, " said President Director of PT Proton Edar Indonesia Ricky HK Too on the sidelines of a welcoming ceremony on Wednesday ( 10/06/2010 ).

In the ' dating ' a short between Proton and finalists in the Miss Indonesia Malaysia car dealership, the 38 finalists of Miss Indonesia 2010 it was given little explanation about the history and progress of innovation that has been achieved Proton. Everything looks enthusiastic.

Apart from giving a ' lecture 'short, do not forget to allow the daughter of Proton is to test one of the Proton Proton cars Exora. Uniquely, this car is also a vehicle ' official ' Miss Indonesia 2010, which was elected for a full year.

" Previously only hear - hear it, but when have tried it, it turns out Proton Exora nice too, "said Kalia Labitta Yudhasoka which is a finalist from West Java when asked about the sensation of driving after Exora.

And the neighboring country of origin car manufacturer that has since Indonesia invaded in 2007 it was not just going to let the finalists are dreaming to get Exora.

Due to the winner Miss Indonesia 2010, there is a car that will give to accompany them during his tenure as Puteri Indonesia. Proton also provides the Miss Indonesia is discounted down payment of Rp 5 million for the purchase of Proton.

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Opel Test Meriva EV-Electric Car with bi-directional Technology

Car News London: Opel is now concentrating on product testing their electric car, EV Meriva. This car is claimed to be able to charge the battery using only outlet in the home -strength 230 volts. The result of filling the same with a special charger 400 volt power.

Opel Meriva EV MeRegioMobil is part of the project, which is being tested to create an electric car tech bi - directional charging.

This means that the existing electrical system at the Meriva EV, can also be integrated on a system called smart electricity grid, to generate electrical energy back. So this car can also save electricity.

" We perform tests on electrical charge using a strong current of less than one hour, and also test the communication protocols between vehicles with electric charging stations, " said Vice President of Engineering Opel, Rita Forst.

MeRegioMobil project aims to offer energy management system of the future. "So the transmission of electrical energy from the car to the network does not run parallel, there are no electric cars like this," said Prof.. Hartmut Schmeck, a spokesman for MeRegioMobil.

Seating capacity of 4 car uses electric -powered kitchen runway 60 kw ( 82 hp ), which can generate 215 Nm of torque. Sources of energy from battery 16 kwh, which can be used to explore as far as 64 km, with a maximum speed of 130 km per hour. (autoevolution)

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Applications EPS, New Terios More Save Fuel 6 Percent?

At the launch event in New Daihatsu Terios in Gunung Putri Bogor today, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) explains, that many of the advantages possessed by this car than his brother. Among the most striking is the more economical fuel by 6 per cent. Hmm, the ADM claims that this car is applying the new power steering system, called the Electronic Power Steering, or EPS.

Ah, the cook still just wrote an application EPS can save more money in fuel that much bigger? yup that's the data provided by PT ADM at a press conference late this morning (05/10). But further Pradipto Sugondo ADM as head of product development explains, that many are affected, including labor EPS system itself.

"This EPS system works in a unique way, namely taking the source of electrical power generated by the machine. If the first hydraulic power steering took power generated by the machine, so the engine work a little bit heavy. Now by utilizing the resources generated by the engine power , the workload of machine can be somewhat reduced, although portions are small enough, "said Pradipto.

Not only that, some of the applications contained in the latest generation Terios is, considered to fulfill the 6 percent level keiritan bbmnya consumption than previous versions. Among them is the application of a smaller air conditioning compressor, and a slower AC panel lights up, making air conditioning work lighter.

The application of foam rubber heat insulation on the hood, put a halt to air penas function that comes out the radiator to the engine. Applications suspension system that makes the vehicle load can be muted better, also became one of the supporting factors. "To the front, our suspension settings to make better software, for reduction in engine better, and the back is made more linear, so that passengers continue to feel comfortable," added Pradipto later.

So not only EPS applications that make this car so leibh economical. But also a combination of several changes made by PT ADM on this car.

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VW New Beetle Caught Camera

Detroit - Volkswagen since the beginning of this year is known, is preparing the latest generation of cars that become iconic German brand is, namely the New Beetle.

However, VW's so far have not revealed its official existence, until finally a form of the New Beetle was caught on camera being tested.

From the images obtained when VW is doing the testing, it was obvious that the New Beetle will not be too far away to leave the design of its predecessor generation.

All- rounded design still dominates most of the body of the New Beetle, which was adopted from the VW Ragster concept car.

Shape curve is more flat with the roof, giving the impression that the New Beetle has a more aggressive design, as well as a car about to remove the impression of small. While the front, still not much different from the previous generation Beetle.

Later, the New Beetle will share a platform with the Golf MK VI, which will be supported with engine capacity of 2.5 liter five- cylinder or diesel engine with a capacity of 2.0 liter four- cylinder TDI. Whatever the choice, a source at Volkswagen said the New Beetle will carry a more powerful engine.

As reported by Autoblog, Tuesday ( 10/05/2010 ) New Beetle VW reportedly will be displayed by early next month, along with the title Los Angeles Auto Show, could also Detroit Auto Show or the Geneva Auto Show next.

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BMW Indonesia Still Waiting for Decision Recall

Jakarta - BMW has a record withdrawal of the largest in its history. A total of 350,000 units over the BMW that pulled in the world. However, PT BMW Indonesia said, still checking whether the BMW model in Indonesia affected by the recall or not.

This was said by Corporate Communication Director of PT BMW Indonesia, Helena Abidin to detikOto, Monday ( 10/04/2010 ).

Helena said, if the service campaign related to with the recall of BMW cars are just happening in North America, and there has been no confirmation if the models sold in Indonesia will take part affected by the recall.

" We 're checking into the center ( BMW AG, Germany ), if there are units in Indonesia are included in the service campaign, " he said.

However, Helena did not explain further what would be done by BMW Indonesia, if there is information from the BMW center when the unit in Indonesia was also affected by the recall.

In America a German luxury car manufacturer, BMW interesting ( recall ) hundreds of thousands of car BMW 5.6 and 7 series that use V8 and V12 engines made ​​in 2002-2010. But poorer recall that not only apply in North America alone, but for BMW 5.6 and 7 series worldwide.

In total, there are approximately 345,000 units of BMW cars to be withdrawn, almost 200 thousand of them exist in the United States. On some cars, brake fluid leaking and spilled into the hydraulic braking power leakage is reduced, although the brake system still worked.

BMW cars that direcall are:
- 2002-2008 BMW 745i/Li, 750i/Li BMW, and BMW 760i/Li
- 2007-2008 BMW Alpina B7
- 2004-2010 BMW 645i and BMW 650i
- 2004-2010 BMW 545i and BMW 550i

In addition there are thousands of Rolls - Royce ( car brand owned by BMW ) Phantom drawn because the same problem.

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VW Passat Bluemotion breaks record for World's Most Efficient car

German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) AG, on Monday (4 / 10) announced it had held the world record right to Guinness World Records.

Records were obtained after one of VW products, the VW Passat Bluemotion most gres booked to travel as far as 2465 kilometers with 77.25 liters of fuel without refueling again.

"Travelling a distance of 2465 kilometers menemuh is equivalent to the journey from London to Malaga or from Los Angeles to New York," said VW's press release as reported by autoevolution.com, Monday (4 / 10).

The manufacturer explained, when averaged over the use of fuel shot on the way it is equivalent to 3.13 of fuel to travel 100 kilometers. The driver of that car is a Gavin Conway, a journalist from The Sunday Times.

"Just as the Polo Bluemotion and Glof, Passat also offers aerodynamic modifications, technological Stop / Start, and regenerative recharging batteries. That's what makes it fuel efficient and low emissions," said VW.

Using the latest Passat TDI diesel engine 1600 cc from the beginning claimed as a fuel efficient generation among his brethren in the breed Passat.

Powerful 105 horsepower engine was equipped with modified aerodynamics package Bluemotion, technology Stop / Start, and regenerative recharging batteries.

Technology start-stop function to turn off the engine while at a car stopped for a moment when the traffic light must stop hint car or when stuck in traffic jams. The technology was also at the same time regulate the intake of fuel into the combustion chamber in an accurate and precise.

As a result lebioh efficient fuel consumption. Along with the low fuel consumption, CO2 emission levels even lower, at only 109 grams per kilometer, or 18 percent lower than the previous generation.

Brand-new Passat is also offered in a choice of scale capacity of other machines, both diesel and gasoline. Diesel engine it is, the powerful 2,000 cc TDI 140 and 170 horsepower.

While the TSI 1400 cc petrol engine-powered 122 horsepower, 1,800 cc TSI-powered 160 horsepower, up to 3600 cc V6 engine that powered 300 horsepower.

All variants are equipped devices and automated manual transmission or a DSG dual clutch. In fact, VW's XDS electronic differential equip it with.

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