Spied: 2010 BMW X5 M & X6 M


Autocar has learned that high performance M-Power versions of the BMW X5 and X6 will be introduced next year.

According to Ludwig Willish, boss of BMW’s M-Division, sportier versions of the two SUVs, which will be branded as the X5M and X6M, are a priority to allow the company to take the fight to the Porsche Cayenne GTS and the Mercedes ML63 AMG.

Both the X5M and X6M will be powered by BMW’s twin turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine, launched in the standard X6 earlier this year. In standard guise it delivers 408bhp, and the M-Power version will be retuned to offer around 500bhp. Torque is also expected to swell to around 480lb ft, up from the current V8 X6’s 443lb ft.

“BMW M division is working on these projects,” confirmed M-boss Willisch. “But it will be late 2009 at the earliest before they will be ready for the road.”

BMW plans to revise the current four-wheel drive system for the sportier M-versions, providing more rear-drive bias.

Adding two big off-roaders to the M-division roster is part of BMW’s broader plan to move into new market segments. But it also reveals M division’s preference for tuned, twin-turbo V8 power, rather than developing the naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 that is used in the M5 and M6. Company insiders also indicate it’s likely that the 2011 M5 will downsize to use a more modern, economical turbocharged V8 engine.

Autocar also understands that the more powerful V8 will be used to create an M version of the 8-series – a sleek new four door saloon previewed by the CS concept first revealed at last year’s Shanghai motor show.(Thanks to Autocar for News and Pictures).

NB: Check out WheelHQ.com's selection of BMW X5 Wheels.

Spied: 2010 Toyota Prius


Shown here are the latest spy photos the 2010 Toyota Prius, sporting what looks to be a significantly redesigned front end. Both longer and wider than its predecessor, the new Toyota Prius is playing host to rumors that have everything from a station wagon to convertible variant in the works. While we're not sure about either of those predictions (especially with Toyota's hybrid lineup scheduled to grow with entirely new models), what we do know is that the new Toyota Prius hybrid will eventually be built at Toyota's new U.S. assembly plant, currently under construction in Mississippi.

The next-generation Prius is expected to be bigger dimensionally from the outgoing car and will probably get a new, 1.8-liter engine with some 100 horsepower on tap. Combined horsepower (engine and electric motor) should push past the 150 mark from 110 today -- all while increasing fuel economy from the current car's 48 city/45 highway numbers.

Other speculation has the new Prius featuring solar panels on the roof to power such accessories as the air conditioning system, as well as to help charge up the hybrid's batteries. The new Prius is expected to retain the current model's nickel metal hydride batteries for the time being, though it could make the switch to smaller, lighter lithium ion batteries later in the production run after the new batteries have been tested on a new plug-in hybrid model set for 2010 release.

Currently, dealers are selling out of Prius models worldwide in the wake of the recent spike in gas prices, prompting Toyota to bump production by 70 percent and build 480,000 examples annually when the new version hits the streets. Toyota is also building two new battery plants in Japan with partner Panasonic, in hopes that it will keep up with growing demand for hybrid automobiles. Eventually, Toyota hopes to be selling 1 million hybrid vehicles per year, globally. It has sold some 1.5 million Prius models since the car's 1997 inception.

Look for the third-generation Prius hybrid to make its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, with production models hitting showrooms both in Japan and the U.S. later next year.

430 Scuderia Michael Schumacher

430 Scuderia Michael Schumacher. test driver of ferrari 



Even in racing retirement, Michael Schumacher still has one of the best careers in the world, currently completing the track

2009 Ferrari California

Welcome with Ferrari California. Position the song of Eagles, because the cover was finally released from the newest caracolante offer of horse 'of S, and it 's what you 'd you wait until it is -- another powerful, expensive, and ultra-exclusive offer of Maranello.

Not, California isn 't Ferrari moins-cher in the tradition of Dino -- the manufacturer of cars stiffened with these comparisons during months now, shouting with all with range of voice that their newer model not to be cheap. Indeed, one expects that California, a machine of before-engine with a hardtop yielding out of aluminium, is more expensive than the F430 spider, which sells with the detail with approximately $210.000.

But mission of California 'of S is slightly different that other Ferraris; the model all-nine is aimed more one purchaser before whom cannot have considered Ferrari, one which wants high efficiency and the high luxury at end.

For this purpose, California comprises small back seats and space of luggage which makes echo the large philosophy of tourism of the 612 Scaglietti. It 's obtained more late in navigation, the communications, and the options of entertainment. And the top yielding was optimized in order not to disturb to the top of these $500 cuts.ImageHost.org

Not, the didn of Ferrari 't forgets the execution. The power for California comes in the form of 4.3L V-8, which is based on the mill of F430, but with technology from direct injection. The power in horses is evaluated by Ferrari with 460 @ 7500 t/mn. The engine is joined to the new transmission of Ferrari 'of duel-clutch seven-speed of S -- the application of beginning of the new gear box. Gone up to the back, transmission of duel-clutch will be probably faster and smoothing tool that high-speed the F1 unit existing, and will make it possible Ferrari to compete with Porsche 'gear box of S new Dopplekupplung which beginning on the 2009 911. According to evaluations, 0-62 M/H concerns inside four seconds above, and when you must stop, Brembos carbon out of ceramics of standard-equipment will slow down California downwards but quickly.

Other interesting developments on California include a suspension of back of multilink instead of an installation of double-fork, and in addition to the aluminium roof, the major part of the body is also wrought in metal, using the same techniques of construction as F430 and 599 GTB.

Model external of California 'of S, parked by Pininfarina, naturally, is immediately recognizable like Ferrari. But him 's also distinctive beside Maranello 'of S of other offers. The car seems rounder with far and run that Ferraris recent. The apparent device is in advance the air intake designed in the cap, a selection of heritage no doubt originating in traditional Ferrari 250GT California. A fold in front of character starts with the version of passage on side of triple-hearing (smaller, replaced that found on the moose California) and above the handle of door, flattening outside above the aft wheels. The piled up exhaust ports dominate the left side and right of the back of the car, and the lid of trunk comprises a lip in front of spoiler.

Ferrari promises more groups of California throughout the summer bringing first world of car to 's with the Motor-show of Paris in September. The stay granted to motortrend.com as cover gives off the new car slowly

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Apa kelebihan dan kekurangan Honda CS1

+ Menggunakan mesin sonic / CBR125 yg sudah teruji
+ Pendingin cair, kompresi bisa dibuat tinggi, sehingga tenaga besar. mesin tegak, tidak seprti bebek honda yg lain yg tidur
+ Karakteristik overbore yaitu bore lebih besar dari stroke (58 x 47mm) sehingga mampu bermain di rpm tinggi dan tenaga menjadi lebih besar. karena ini tenaga puncak CS1 diklaim sedikit lebih besar dari MX (52 x 58mm) yng lebih canggih dan lebih besar kapasitasnya
+ Menggunakan double disc brake
+ Gayanya unik, sporty, campuran sport &bebek, belum ada yng sama

- Mesin lebih sederhana, Hanya menggunakan mesin SOHC, bandingkan dengan satriaFU yg pake DOHC. katup cuma 2 bandingkan dengan MX yng pake 4 katup
- Tenaga puncak 12,6HP, sedikit lebih tinggi dari MX yg 11,4HP tapi masih kalah jauh sama satria FU yng 16,5HP
- Lebih boros bahkan dibanding MX yng kapasitas lebih besar,
- Harus pake pertamax, makin tambah boros pengeluaran
- Bobotnya berat 114kg, mungkin ini motor bebek dengan bobot yng paling berat
- Tampang aneh (menurut gue, tapi ini masalah selera)
- Harganya overpriced banget. jauh lebih mahal dari jupi mx bahkan dari satriaFU yg lebih canggih. tapi namanya honda, biar mahal tetep laku.

Hot News: BMW Isetta


Two of the most important new cars ever are about to ‘bubble’ to the surface – and in a world exclusive head-to-head, Auto Express has brought them together for the first time!

These are the clearest illustrations yet of BMW’s new Isetta and its sister, the Fiat Topolino. They are the result of a new deal between the two firms, which will also be extended to include next-generation versions of the MINI and Alfa Romeo MiTo.

The Isetta and Topolino are crucial to BMW and Fiat’s attempts to reduce the overall CO2 emissions of their ranges – but they will also offer buyers 100mpg fuel returns! Reviving a name not seen since the bubble car of the Fifties, the Isetta will take BMW into a new sector of the motoring market.

It will be joined by the Fiat Topolino – which we featured in Issue 1,013. Both machines will offer incredible fuel consumption and low emissions, as well as tiny dimensions, and rival the imminent VW up! and Toyota iQ.

The Isetta will be hugely important, because it will help BMW comply with the European Commission’s plans to impose an average 120g/km limit on the model ranges of all firms selling cars across the Continent by 2012. And, as there are plans for an electric version, it would also enable the manufacturer to meet California’s upcoming zero-emissions vehicle legislation.

As you can see from our artist’s impression, the Isetta harks back to the original bubble car shape. But it has been given a modern reworking by the design team, with the addition of some BMW-style chunkiness. The body is made up of simple panels, likely to be fashioned from plastic to save weight and help resist parking dings.

Meanwhile, the Topolino gets a retro look inspired by the 500, with a cheeky front end featuring a smooth nose and large headlights. Under the skin
of both models lies an all-new platform that places the engine in the rear and sends drive to the back wheels.

With an electric-only Isetta some way off, small-capacity petrol and diesel engines will feature initially. And as Fiat is using a new 900cc two-cylinder petrol motor in the Topolino, the Isetta could benefit from the same unit.

The new powerplant was previewed in Fiat’s Panda Aria concept at last September’s Frankfurt Motor Show, and it arrives in dealers under the bonnet of the 500 later this year. While two outputs will be offered in this car – a 105bhp turbo and a normally aspirated 65bhp unit – it will be the latter that powers the Topolino.

Twin-clutch semi-automatic gearboxes are likely to be used by both models, as is a stop-start set-up which switches off the engine when the car
is stationary in heavy traffic. Combine this technology with a lightweight body, and the newcomers will be incredibly efficient. Expect combined fuel economy of 100mpg and CO2 emissions of less than 90g/km.

The interior layout is still up for debate, but there is likely to be enough room for three occupants with an occasional fourth seat, allowing owners
to juggle luggage capacity with passenger space.

It will be interesting to see if BMW and Fiat can make the rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout work efficiently. An insider at VW recently told Auto Express that a similar mechanical layout in the up! is being ditched in favour of a front-engined, front-wheel drive format, after it was found that the layout was too costly to develop and made the car unstable in cross winds.

Although official production dates have yet to be decided, the Isetta and Topolino are set to arrive some time in 2010.

NB: Check out WheelHQ.com's selection of BMW Wheels.

Hot News: Ford C-Max 7-Seater


Ford’s latest compact people carrier is shaping up nicely. This is the forthcoming new C-MAX, which debuts a fresh look that mixes styling cues from the S-MAX with the recently launched Kuga SUV. But the best news is that it will have seven seats.

The current car has proved extremely popular thanks to its combination of a clever five-seater layout and great dynamics. However, the second-generation model will take that to new heights by featuring an extra rear bench for the first time, allowing it to go head-to-head with Vauxhall’s Zafira.

Sitting on a totally new platform from the upcoming third-generation Focus, the C-MAX promises to be the best-handling car in its class.

Our spies have already caught engineers testing a prototype, clad in a stretched and widened bodyshell from the current car. Look at our spy shots and you can clearly see the flared wheelarches and extra metalwork around the B-pillar, which gives more rear space.

Inside, the new seven-seater arrangement is modelled on the S-MAX’s set-up, with fold-flat seats and a large boot. As with the car’s stablemate, Ford will probably offer a five-seat version, too, although to cut costs it is unlikely that this will get a separate bodystyle as with the Scenic and Grand Scenic from rival Renault.

Cabin quality will take a big leap forward, borrowing its design and materials from the Kuga off-roader.

Engines will probably be carried over from the current car, with a range of 1.6 and 2.0-litre petrol and diesel units, including a low-emission ECOnetic oil-burner. There’s also the possibility that Ford’s new EcoBoost line-up of small turbocharged petrol powerplants could debut in the new MPV.

Standard transmission will be a five or six-speed manual, with Ford’s new twin-clutch semi-automatic Powershift box available as an option. Expect sales to start in 2010.

Hot News: Lotus Esprit Delayed


Lotus won’t replace the Esprit until early 2011, company boss Mike Kimberley has said. The British supercar is being totally redesigned after Lotus put it on the back burner to fast-track the new Lotus Evora.

Now there are hints that the range-topping Esprit could be offered as a hybrid, possibly using a mix of Lotus and Toyota technology.

Kimberley has said he wants to offer “guilt-free, high performance motoring” and admits the company is “working on something”.

With Lotus’ long-held expertise in lightweight structures, it has a wide-ranging engine development and alternative propulsion programmes on the go.

Kimberley is pretty scathing about early versions of the Esprit, which were under development before he returned to Lotus in 2006. “I lost it three times,” he said of its handling. “I also burnt out the clutch four times. Its engine wasn’t free-revving enough either.”

The new Lotus Esprit - there’s no word yet on whether this famous name will be revived – will use the same chassis platform as the new Evora, made wider and longer and with a new rear structure designed to accommodate a longitudinally mounted engine. It will also make use of the Evora’s compact double-wishbone suspension.

Besides this flagship Esprit, Lotus is working on additional versions of the Evora - there will eventually be six - including a two-seater, a convertible and an automatic. And work is also advancing on S3 versions of the Elise and Exige.

Kimberley claims that Lotus itself is in better shape since he arrived. The engineering side of the group, which the previous regime was thinking of closing down, has been rejuvenated. Lotus is currently working on 340 projects for 147 clients, Kimerley explained. “That’s not a record,” he said, “but not bad considering it was going to be rolled up.”

The company now has engineering centres in Detroit, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur as well as project in Abu Dhabi and India. Last year it made a modest £2 million profit after several years of losses, and that should continue to grow this year.

Spied: 2010 Hyundai i20


The i20 is the latest product in Hyundai’s dramatic product renaissance, and another potential worry for Europe’s established car makers. Hyundai insiders insist that it will combine strong equipment levels – almost certain to include standard air conditioning – with ultra-competitive pricing and a five-year warranty.

We’ve spied the three-door version, but the i20 will also be sold as a five-door. It will be produced in India on a new production line adjacent to the one that makes the i10, with the quality of interior trim dramatically improved compared to the Getz: we’re assured it will be as big a leap forward for the brand as the i30 was over the old Accent.

Power will come from two petrol and two diesel engines at launch. The 1.2-litre motor from the i10 will be the entry-level petrol motor, with buyers also getting the chance to choose a more powerful 1.4-litre unit. Two new 1.4-litre common-rail diesels will be offered, likely to be in 75bhp and 90bhp states of tune. All powerplants will be highly competitive on fuel economy and CO2 emissions, with a more frugal i-Blue variant likely to follow.

The five-door i20 goes on sale in the UK next January with the three-door set to follow a couple of months later. Pricing details will be announced closer to the launch, but anticipate a sub-£8000 entry level price, with generous standard equipment. (Thanks to Autocar for News and Pictures).

New Car: 2009 Porsche 911 Targa


The very latest edition of the 911 family is here! These are the first official pictures of the 911 Targa, and as you can see, it's got a touch of glass.

The Targa sports a distinctive glass sliding roof, which gives occupants the open-air experience come rain or shine. The two-piece roof features specially-treated glass to cope with harsh UV rays, but when the sun's not so glaring, the roof slides back in just seven seconds for the full wind-in-the-hair experience.

Under the skin it's much the same as the new generation of 911s, with the new PDK double clutch drivetrain and direct fuel injection flat six engines in 345bhp 3.6 and 385bhp 3.8-litre guise.

The Targa 4 and Targa 4S will benefit from Porsche's Traction Management (PTM) system which delivers power to all four wheels via a mechanical limited slip diff.

Expect to see the new Targa in UK showrooms from October 25, priced from £72,980.

Modifikasi, Modification

MODIFIKASI is term in Indonesia. Modifikasi is From word Modification In english,  Like Modification Contest, Modifikasi Motor In indonesia Now becomes Very Popular, teknik Modifikasi Update comes  from Everywhere, it can comes from Newspaper, Magazine, or Honda Modifikasi Book, Buku Manual Modifikasi is now available In  store in all Indonesia ,If you want and interested to buy you can go to store  now. 
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Yamaha YZR M1 2008

Valentino Rossi, Yamaha YZR M1 2008,Yamaha YZR M1 2009
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Yamaha vixion 2008

Yamaha vixion 2008.In several days in millis mxrider busy was discussed that there is New Yamaha but only in India, Yamaha whether gerangan..? If being seen tampila him this Yamaha motor was similar very much with Yamaha Vixion that circulated in Indonesia, but that distinguished this Yamaha motor was fairing all over his body that increasingly made tampilan to was proper for a true sport motor. If being seen from the site of Yamaha India this motor berlabel Yamaha R15. For this affair of the kitchen of the motor spur of eleven twelve with Yamaha Vixion that already the success asphalted in Indonesia approximately a year. This motor still tetep used the liquid cooler with the machine capacity 150cc by all fitur that almost was the same as Vixion including the burning system that has utilised Electronic Fuel Injection technology, mono cross to the suspension behind. By many kesamaa him of course was that made more than Yamaha R15 this that is the design that was the descendants from the type family of „ R “ in Yamaha as well as the existence of the brake.Yamaha vixion 2008 photo  ImageHost.org

Hot News: Opel/Vauxhall Calibra Returns?


The Vauxhall Calibra could be making a come back, Autocar can exclusively reveal.

GM insiders reveal that a business case is being considered for launching a large Vauxhall coupe based on the recently revealed Insignia.

It’s expected to be a sporty two-door model, whose design would be based on the Insignia’s original GTC concept car, which was revealed at the Geneva motor show in March 2007.

“We’re not ruling it out,” said our Vauxhall source, “we know that there are plenty more possibilities for the Insignia (beyond the hatch and saloon).”

If a new Calibra gets the production green light, it wouldn’t be ready until at least 2011. The next Insignia variant will be the estate, which will make its debut at the Paris motor show and arrive in showrooms by spring 2009. According to GM design boss Mark Adams it will be sleeker and more rakish than the Vectra wagon it replaces, but with similar load space.

Vauxhall’s keen to get the Insignia estate, saloon and hatchback variants established in the market before giving further consideration to a Calibra successor.

But another GM insider spoke of strong support within the company for a new Calibra, as it would confirm that GM is taking alluring design more seriously. “We want to be seen as design leaders, and niche models such as coupes are a good way of doing it,” said our well-placed source. (Thanks to Autocar for News and Pictures)

New Car: 2009 Fiat 500 Ferrari Edition


Could this be the hottest supermini ever? Well, bearing the markings of the world’s most famous Italian supercar maker should help!

This is the Fiat 500 Ferrari edition, and it’s nearly as exclusive as the models that roll out of the Maranello factory gates.

That’s because this 500 has been designed as a courtesy vehicle for Ferrari owners while their supercars are in the garage. Only 200 will be made.

The makeover includes red paint and brake calipers, scarlet stitching for the leather trim and special edition badging. There’s no supercar acceleration, however, as the 500 has a standard 100bhp 1.4-litre engine, although a tuned exhaust has been added. Fiat isn’t simply focusing on its model line-up, though. The firm is mystery shopping at its entire UK dealer network, in a bid to improve customer satisfaction.

It’s rumoured that up to 20 per cent of showrooms could get the chop if they don’t come up to scratch. Fiat UK boss Andrew Humberstone has already anonymously visited 80 of 160 sites, and told trade magazine Car Maker: “Sometimes, I am deeply disappointed.”

Hot News: Ford to Sell Six European Small Cars in USA


Anyone who has ever seen or driven European Ford products and cursed executives for not selling them in North America, your day is coming.

The current U.S. lineup has nothing in common with Ford of Europe products, but by 2010, 40 percent of the vehicles will be shared, and that number hits 100 percent by 2013, says Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas, in the July 24 second-quarter earnings briefing.

It means the next-generation European Ford Focus sedan and five-door hatchback will be the same C-segment car here as in Europe, China, and the rest of the world when it goes on sale in 2010 in the U.S.—and should be far superior to the one on North American roads now.

The same melding will occur in the next size up: the Ford Fusion in North America and Mondeo in Europe will merge in size into a single model.

And the B-segment Ford Fiesta sedan and five-door, which is going on sale this year in Europe and China—it arrives stateside in 2010—is also of European descent. The lag time is necessary to ensure it meets all U.S. regulations as its sale here was not envisioned years ago when design work began.

Fiesta design began back in the days of affordable gasoline prices, when few Americans saw the need for small, fuel-miserly cars—a climate that has been turned on its ear to the extent that carmakers can’t make enough small vehicles with smaller-displacement engines, hybrids, and electric cars today.

Ford won’t just have the two body styles each of the Focus and Fiesta, it also promises a new Mercury small car in 2010 (defying the perception Mercury is on its deathbed), as well as a new so-called “whitespace” entry (we interpret this to mean a product in a new niche) for a total of six European small vehicles on sale here. Officials will not provide details on the mystery “whitespace” car other than to say it rides on a European small-car platform. Europe’s C-Max mini-minivan or the Kuga small crossover come to mind.

As expected, Ford uses its dismal second-quarter earnings release as a springboard to announce the next series of moves to transform from a company traditionally associated with trucks to one heavy with small cars and hybrid vehicles. Going forward, two thirds of product spending will be on cars and crossovers, compared with only half today, Fields says.

In the next five years, Ford says it will build more than 1 million vehicles a year, worldwide, from its global B-car platform and almost two million from the C-segment architecture.

The number of hybrids in the fleet will double when the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrid sedans go into production late this year for sale in 2009. To date, Ford only has the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. A third shift will be added in Kansas City this year to build all four hybrids.

Batman Motor- BAT Pod

You May think That the Batman motor was made from special materials that finished millions dollar. Bat Pod the motor that was driven by Batman Motor in the 'Dark Knight' film evidently was made from available junk things in the house garage the director. To make dummy Bat Pod the directorImageHost.org Chris Nolan was accompanied designer Nathan Crowley only gathered things that were not used in his house garage and united him. The two of them then did not know how that was true to make an appropriate motor be driven. Although having several things that must be bought, Chris only bought him in the material shop the house. So creative him, the director was not shy to steal the tyre that was installed in BatMobile to be installed to this motor. it is from popularmechanic.com after dummy him succeeded in being and resembling a motor, various hindrances then emerged. One of them, how made this motor could the road and could be steered. The Batman costume that outflanked then became the other hindrance. However owing to the hard work of the team,  here are photos of BAt Pot
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Spied: 2010 Porsche Cayenne


Autocar spies have snapped these pictures of the next-generation Porsche Cayenne testing in Germany. There has been speculation that Porsche is building a smaller version of the Cayenne but these spyshots confirm that the vehicle in question is actually the next generation of the popular SUV.

In an effort to disguise the car’s bulk, Porsche has lowered the roofline and made it look sleeker. The smaller window apertures also point to a reduction is size, especially around the rear passenger window.

The wheelarches are larger than the current Cayenne’s, giving the new car a far more aggressive stance.

This car will be built on the same platform as the forthcoming Panamera four-doorallowing it to utilise hybrid and diesel powertrains.

Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking is rumoured to be fast-tracking development of the car to get it ready by early 2010, before the release of the second-gen VW Touareg later that year. (Thanks to Autocar for News and Pictures)

2010 Camaro one step ahead

2010 Camaro one step ahead
Doug Houlihan, GM 'chief engineer of S for the total vehicles rear-wheel-drive (architecture under Camaro, Pontiac G8 and all which blowsy, substance of big-V8 Holden of Australia, where the platform starts), coughed it high right: Camaro soluble solids ran N�rburgring in the 8:20.
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Us have learned some, of things of of 'session of ring, said Houlihan, which carried out the development team Camaro to tire the Pirelli supplier for some changes subtle that he says the answer of direction fine-tuned and turn-in, and also have as consequence some blows dry of nitty-gritty for arrangements of suspension - which will improve further handling from on-road of Camaro 'from S.

Houlihan also indicated that all Camaros - V8 or V6 - will comprise the best GM of control system of stability of StabiliTrak can offer; the soluble solids appreciates primarily the software of the Corvette 'of the splendid active transport system of S which we insist remainder the standard of the world in the order directed towards the performance of stability. The ordering of stability of Camaro soluble solids will have a mode of way, a procedure and an arrangement which entirely decontaminates the stability and the ordering of traction. The stability/ordering of traction for all Camaros can be entirely handicapped, but Camaro SSs with the handbook six-speed also obtain a control device of launching.

Houlihan also known as coefficients of Camaro the 2010 'of S of dredger is a OK, but 0.35 ordinary for the soluble solids and 0.36 for the models of LS/LT V6. ED Welburn, GM 'vice-president of S of global design, has tells him 's hard to obtain air numbers superb-slipping for cars with the grills of great width and inserted headlights - conceive the selections Welburn and its naming team insisted above, obviously, to deliver on r�tros promises of Camaro the 2010 'of S.

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What this means with you: The number of N�rburgring proves even if him 'sA not very heavy, Camaro soluble solids can function with a certain enough exclusive company. And with 300 powers in horses, the doesn of Camaro V6 't gain exactly car of secretary stereotype, one or the other. - Bill Visnic, elder writer, Edmunds AutoObserver
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Knight Rider
If you were a child of the Eighties, or are right a ventilator of very-late-night of television via cable, then you the 'VE Michael most probably considering adouber (played by a pre-Baywatch David Hasselhoff) and its talkative associate supercar, KITT (industries of knight two thousand), fight with bad lots on the rider of knight of exposure of action-ventures small-screen.

With the first glance, KITT seemed to be a transport 1982 sportsman of Pontiac AM, expenses in addition to assembly line. But thanks to small Hollywood razzle-shines, the car transformed into practically indestructible machine-had with the advanced artificial intelligence with which allowed him to accept orders of ordering of voice, to act one on the other Hoff and to make decisions only. In fact, the car 's AI were thus advanced that KITT formed a kind of personality, quiest-EC-which made like car to the automatic million experts in a manner Batmobile could never not be. But when the exposure was buried in 1986, was thus KITT.ImageHost.org

Last week, NBC revealed a KITT all-nine and discussed, which is placed at star in film of rider of the knight make-for-TV in February. Based on the mustang still-with-being-released Shelby GT500KR from Ford (click on here for the video engine-revving), this virtual has piqu� comes deceived outside with a giant computer which can notch any system almost; a very able system of weapons; and body-thanks with nanotechnology-that 's able form-shift and color of change to the will. Like its predecessor, 21st century KITT obtains the AI of the numerical magicians of effects which makes him a associate ideal crime-fighting: logic, precis and infinitely smart.

The originator Harald Belker, who created Batmobile for Batman and Robin and a space shuttle next-GEN for Armageddon, came on board to give the new KITT. a single glance. But was to return him to it more aggressive glance without being hokey or, indicator Belker indicates. The maintenance of as much of the original beauty of Shelby as possible was important-and not simply because of the connection of Ford. It had to however be simple credible as a superhero. Once its vision was placed, Belker turned to Ted Moser of warehouse of car of image to make its diagrams come to the life. But there was a large obstacle: The doesn of GT500KR 't exists technically completely still. Ainsi we had to finish them, of design initially Moser known as. Alors we brought a manufacturer of pedestal bridge bearing to create the side skirts and spoilers out it wood, to smooth them outside, and sent their to a glass fibre store to make moulds. Once the parts are made of these moulds, we finish them and attach them to the car.

One of the fresher devices of mustang KITT east air-assemble the suspension, which makes it possible its driver to lower the car 'the size of turn of S when the vehicle morphs of the hero to tackle the mode. When it goes on the offensive, it obtains opera hat with, of the ground Moser laughs under cape. Very aggressive, indeed. There will be three models used in stripping: Hero (primarily of actions GT500KR); Attacks (the model tricked-out); and remote-control (functioned via RC, obviously). All the �transformation � will be made by the animation of cgi as in the transformers that, of film Moser admits. (Click on here for the clandestine numerical sorcery of this flick of spectacular of summer 'of S.)

For all you resistant of transport AM, droolers of mustang and heinous of Hasselhoff, here 's the very first glance with all the Sp�c news. of gee-whiz of KITT 'of S and functionality, matched until the original to determine what better is equipped for Hollywood crime-fighting.
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CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID


CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID Spec And Photos

Base price: $24,545.00
Tax credit: 1,300.00
Adjusted MSRP: $23,245.00
Premium over regular version: $1,410.00
MPG: 24/32 (city/hwy)
Combined MPG: 27
Annual gas cost (15,000 miles, $4.20 per gallon): $2,333.33
Annual gas savings: $186.67
Years to pay back: 7.6
EPA pollution rating: N/A
Compared to: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT
Base price: $21,835.00
MPG: 22/30 (city/hwy)
Combined MPG: 25
Verdict: The Malibu Hybrid gives little in terms of real hybrid value, but counters that with a competitive price. Hold on tight for the Two-ModeImageHost.orgImageHost.orgImageHost.orgImageHost.org
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Jaguar 1 step ahead with new design

  Jaguar 1 step ahead with new design.The all-new 2009 XF.
During 30 years, the design of jaguar was mired in which Aaron Bragman, an automatic analyst for Global Insight de Troy, of Mich., calls of English model of living room - as inside, preserving trucks and sport scars accentuated with wood and leather traditional. The average purchaser of jaguar was almost 60 years old, and they were most of the time loyal supporters that 'd had the front cars.

The stodginess was somewhat comprehensible, since during much of years the directors in Ford Motor had a crowd of other problems to approach. Jaguar 1 step ahead with new design

After the payment of $2.5 billion the fabulous British car manufacturer in 1989, their first task was to fix the terrifying quality of the cars. There were also thousands of excessive workmen, factories ancient, and out-of-date and expensive methods of production.ImageHost.orgImageHost.orgImageHost.org
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Hand made Car

Condemn my bracket. Wood around the screw splits, thus it means that only one end is correctly united. Although this piece is right a small renforcor and is hidden far under the body of frame 1556 of ��, I cannot let it disappear, because it could cause a couic or the rattle and ruin the experiment of Morgan for that which ordered this car.
One decade after I spent one day on the line production of F50 Ferrari, another company of car allowed me to put its good reputation on the line. To 8.30am cold Tuesday morning, I present myself to John Fisher, supervisor of the body shop.
Before I would be put to work, Fisher introduces to me to my dozen the approximately similar workmen so that they know why somebody suddenly appeared of nowhere. I explain that I make a history of steal-on-the-wall about work in the store out of wooden and that I had done something similar to Ferrari. The �ha,� indicated one. �It will be a little different at Morgan.�
Hand made car
I spend my first hour with Tim transpiercing on the machine of planing. A large timber chock of construction of ash must pass by three times because the machine at the same time removes only one certain quantity of wood. Car from wood.It is work and noisy reiterated. Wood itself is of Lincolnshire, but the plywood ImageHost.orgof Latvia east employed for parts such as vaults of wheel.
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Logan promises more style A refreshed Logan

Renault-had Dacia regenerated Logan, and Mahindra-Renault is placed to offer the same thing too to the Indian customers. While mechanically there was no dry blow with the car, time and the effort was devoted on revitalizing the visual aspect of the car, and the interiors.

The face uses now larger, more angular headlights, and has a large chromium bar placed on the grill, which will call upon the Indian customers, who equalize chromium with expensive. A smooth stop integrated the profile, and borders it carbon imitation for the lamps of fog (on the cars haut-Sp�c.) also add a expensive feeling. The lights of tail remain primarily unchanged.

On the interior, the instrument panel now borrowed from the trap door of Sandero, makes at the interiors a more pleasant place to be inside. One can immediately detect association with the design first, but it is rounder, smoothing tool and less angular. Moreover larger mirrors have the means the promise of a better back visibility, and a safety belt of three points for the average passenger in the back line is very useful.Logan Photo
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Regenerated Logan will not come to India before 2009 because the version of control on the right must be machin�e still. A raising of prices for the new model can be envisaged, more especially as Mahindra-Renault is under presses with one euro in rise. 40 percent of Logan are still imported and if Mahindra-Renault is to maintain the accessibility of Logan, its USP indeed, it will have to be based on greater volumes to control the costs.
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Auto car Book

Headlines:
8 Anniversary Special Edition


Judul Autocar Juni 2008
No. ISBN -
Penulis Autocar
Penerbit Media Talenta Utama, PT
Tanggal terbit Juni - 2008
Jumlah Halaman -
Berat Buku -
Jenis Cover Soft Cover
Dimensi(L x P) -
Kategori Otomotif
Bonus Pulpen & Booklet Wigi
Text Bahasa Indonesia
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Auto car

With the coach, day laborer is the day of refuse because building the refuse of the trucks are all which we do - a complaint none of our competitors can make. We apply 100% of our home to the building and to support the best trucks of the class 8 LCF in the businesses - the trucks with industry-principal innovations like the improved ergonomic cabins, integrated orders, and a body-frame not exceeded connects.

We have also exclusive agreements to use engines of Cummins and transmissions of Allison, and a network of service spread by all the country quickly expanding which includes concessions of Cummins now. Add management, technology, and the teams of sales the most tested in the businesses, and you will include/understand why the sales of the coach 'trucks of S Xpeditor doubled in two last years. So daily is the day of refuse for you also, coach is exact there with you.

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New Alfa 8C


Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will obtain a successor for the centenary of the company in 2010, and it could be based on Ferrari California if Alfa Romeo can run up against a business of difficult of `with Maranello. New Alfa 8C Photo

The owners of alpha believe that the idea to build a supercar with low volume which the spirit of Mark incarnates and provides of the selections of design for lower models in bottom of the balance - cleared with the half-compartment and the convertible one of the limit-edition 8C - worked spectacularly well.

Engines of Maserati and current speed were used for the original 8C, but Alfa Romeo 'total marketing director of S Sergio Cravero believes that a car based on new Ferrari California would be ideal as a its replacement.

It would be large if Ferrari let to us do it,� Cravero said, �but it is very difficult to convince them.� The 8C project will have broken even, financially speaking, before the 500 spiders currently in construction were delivered.

Alfa Romeo had provided to build only half-compartments, and each of the 500 sold quickly, but the request for an alternative of lower-top was so large that the company curved with the pressure.

Cravero believes that the project 8 C.A. carried out much more identification of mark than a calculation of the costs of publicity campaign of TV by similar amount of money, and is sharp to repeat the process.

The `new 8C' would be an engine car before-and rear-wheel-drive, made again in limited numbers, but no firm decision was still made about its mechanical design or supports. However, the owners of alpha recognize that to take a ready car within two year, a plan will have to emerge very soon.New Alfa 8C PhotoImageHost.orgImageHost.org
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New Tiger Revolution

Spesification of New Tiger Revolution

Panjang x Lebar x Tinggi: 2.029 x 747 x 1.093 mm
Jarak Sumbu Roda: 1.327 mm
Jarak Terendah ke Tanah: 155 mm
Berat Kosong: 137 kg
Tipe Rangka: Pola Berlian [diamond steel]
Tipe Suspensi Depan: Teleskopik
Tipe Suspensi Belakang type CW: Lengan ayun pegas ganda dengan tabung oil
Tipe Suspensi Belakang type Spoke: Lengan ayun pegas ganda
Ukuran Ban Depan: 2,75 - 18 42P
Ukuran Ban Belakang: 100/90 - 18M/C - 56P
Rem Depan: Cakram hidrolik, dengan piston ganda
Rem Belakang type CW: Cakram hidrolik, dengan piston tunggal
Rem Belakang type CW: Tromol
Kapasitas Tangki Bahan Bakar: 13,2 Liter
Tipe Mesin: 4 Langkah, OHC, pendinginan udara
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Volume Silinder: 196,9 cc
Perbandingan Kompresi 9,0 : 1
Daya Maksimum: 16,7 PS / 8.500 RPM
Torsi Maksimum: 1,60 kgf.m / 7.000 RPM
Kapasitas Pelumas: 1,0 liter pada penggantian periodik
Kopling: Manual, Multiplate Wet Clutch
Gigi Transmisi : 6 kecepatan
Pola Pengoperasian Gigi: 1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Starter: Elektrik starter dan kick starter
Aki: 12 V - 7 Ah
Busi: ND x 24 EP - U9 / NGK DP8 EA-9
Sistem Pengapian: AC-CDI, Magneto

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Yamaha Motor Indonesia MIO

Yamaha Mio was the automatic motor-scooter that was produced by Yamaha Motor Indonesia The background of the motorcycle Market in Indonesia was the biggest motorcycle market the number 3 in the world, but the biggest market share was the motor had a capacity of the small machine with the duck model (underbone) the typical South-East Asian character. This not rather beneficial for the producer of the motor, because the trend of the market of the world motorcycle for the motorcycle had a capacity of the small machine was the motor-scooter kind. This reason became the foundation of Yamaha Indonesia to try to popularise the motor-scooter in Indonesia through Yamaha Nouvo during 2003, despite this the success but Nouvo pioneering facilitated Yamaha Mio to gain the success in afterwards the day. The design bodi unlike his predecessor (Nouvo) that was affected the design of the duck model (underbone), Yamaha Mio followed the design bodi the pure motor-scooter. This could be seen from lingkar the small wheel (14 inchi) resulted in the distance that was spacious between two wheel fuses. The Mesin machine full automatic typical the motor-scooter was installed dimotor this,
Spesifikasi
    * Nama Produk  : MIO
    * Tipe Produk  : Automatic
    * Harga Mio Standar  : Rp. 10,560,000 (Maret 2007).
    * Harga Mio Sporty  : Rp. 11,285,000 (Maret 2007).
    * Mesin
          o Tipe Mesin  : 4 langkah, SOHC 2-Klep pendingin udara
          o Diameter x Langkah  : 50.0 x 57.9 mm
          o Volume Silinder  : 113.7 CC
          o Perbandingan Kompresi  : 8.8 : 1
          o Kopling  : Kering, Sentrifugal Otomatis
          o Susunan Silinder  : Tunggal
          o Karburator  : NCV24x1 (Keihin)
          o Sistem Pengapian  : DC-CDI
          o Pelumas  : Wet Sump
          o Kapasitas Oli Mesin  : 0.9 Liter
          o Transmisi  : V-Belt Otomatis
          o Rasio Gigi  : 2.399 - 0.829
          o Caster / Trail  : 26.5 derajat/ 100 mm
          o Sistem Rem Depan  : Hydraulic Single Disc
          o Sistem Rem Belakang  : Drum
    * Chasis
          o Tipe Rangka  : Steel Tube
          o Kapasitas Tangki  : 3,7 Liter
          o Jarak Sumbu Roda  : 1,240 mm
          o Jarak ke Tanah  : 130 mm
          o Tinggi Tempat Duduk  : 745 mm
    * Suspensi / Ban
          o Suspensi Depan  : Teleskopik
          o Suspensi Belakang  : Teleskopik
          o Ukuran Ban Depan  : 70/90-14MC 34P
          o Ukuran Ban Belakang  : 80/90-14MC 34P
          o Sistem Starter  : Kick & Electric
    * Performa (klaim pabrik)
          o Daya Maksimum  : 6.54 Km (8.9 ps) / 8,000 rpm
          o Torsi Maksimum  : 7.84 Nm (0.88 kgf.m) / 7,000 rpm
    * Garansi
          o 3 tahun/ 36.000 Km  : Mesin (sesuai ketentuan)
          o 2 tahun  : kelistrikan (Rotor, Stator, CDI, Ignition Coil, Motor Starter Assy)
          o 6 bulan/ 6.000 Km  : Umum (di luar kelistrikan)
          o SERVIS GRATIS  : 4 kali + 2 kali oli mesin
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Yamaha Mio style


Yamaha Mio was available on the market of motor bike yamaha of Thailand during a few years now but late million model is execution of best and model of the smartest glance still. The flagship of the small range of motor bike of Yamaha should be Nouvo although Yamaha million is not behind distance and is becoming it fast of the most popular bicycles of engine in Thailand.
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Although not as large as the model of 115 CC Yamaha Nouvo, Yamaha million has a primarily powerful engine 110cc which is very fast in addition to mark for a small automatic motor bike. Yamaha million has a stage by the design very similar in the face and the form to the popular click of Honda. Like the click, the million has only one small storage capacity under the seat but has a handy hook behind and below the bars of handle to carry a helmet or two or the grocers on your house in manner of the supermarket.

The new model Yamaha million right was recently released and has a simple headlight only formed designed which looks at most impressive and is a stage starting from the design twins currently popular headlight of him the narrowest competitors on the small automatic market of motor cycle, this Honda being click on and air the blade as well as Yamaha Nouvo.

Even as Honda Airblade and click, Yamaha million has tires slightly smaller than Nouvo and the models of vagueness of Honda. The tires of smaller diameter are to prove to be popular nowadays and seem to give right like stringer a turn that the wheels of regular size of the majority of the motor cycles in this bracket.

Yamaha million has the price shown clearly to approximately the baht 43.000 including on costs of road according to which options you choose. The million standard comes with wheels from spoke although the wheels of magnetic are available at a price slightly higher. Yamaha million has perhaps the range on colors available of all the small motor cycles currently on sale with a certain number of optional additional expenses available to adapt your bicycle.
Spec Yamaha Mio Soul


Rp 12,800,000
(Harga On The Road berlaku untuk daerah Jakarta dan sekitarnya)

Mesin
Tipe Mesin 4 langkah, SOHC 2-Klep pendingin udara AIS (Air Induction System) EURO 2 Ready
Diameter x Langkah 50.0 x 57.9 mm
Volume Silinder 113.7 CC
Perbandingan Kompresi 8.8 : 1
Kopling Kering, Sentrifugal Otomatis
Susunan Silinder Tunggal
Karburator NCV24x1 (Keihin)
Sistem Pengapian DC-CDI
Pelumas Wet Sump
Kapasitas Oli Mesin 0.9 Liter
Transmisi V-Belt Otomatis
Rasio Gigi 2.399 - 0.829
Caster / Trail 26.5 derajat/ 100 mm


Rangka
Berat kosong 87 Kg
Tipe rangka Pipa Baja
Kapasitas tangki 3.7 Liter
Jarak sumbu roda 1240 mm
Jarak terendah ke tanah 130 mm
Tinggi Tempat Duduk 745 mm


Suspensi / Ban
Suspensi depan Teleskopik
Suspensi belakang Teleskopik
Ukuran ban depan 70/90 - 14 MC 34 P
Ukuran ban belakang 80/90 - 14 MC 34 P



Performa
Dimensi P x L x T 1820 mm x 675 mm x 1050 mm
Sistem Starter Kick & Electric
Daya maksimum 6,54 km (8,9 ps)@8.000 rpm
Torsi maksimum 7,84 N-m (0,88 kgf.m) @ 7.000 rpm



Sistem Pengereman
Sistem Rem Depan Hydraulic Single Disc
Sistem Rem Belakang Drum


Garansi
3 tahun/ 36.000 Km Mesin (Sesuai ketentuan)
2 tahun Kelistrikan (Rotor, Stator, CDI, Ignition Coil, Motor Starter Assy)
6 bulan/ 6.000 Km Umum (Diluar kelistrikan)
Servis Gratis
4 kali + 2 kali oli mesin
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Scorpio Yamaha

Scorpio Yamaha Out Fazer 250 in! During the first time seeing Yamaha Scorpio implied the negative question about the motor 220cc this. Did this motor deserve to be made the product flagship Yamaha Indonesia? Seen from tongkronga him that very bore when compared with his competitor. When disandingkan with Honda Tiger Revo, Scorpio was seen not solider. When being pitted with the product kebanggan Kawasaki Indonesia, Ninja 150 easily meng CO Scorpio both in a manner the performance and the appearance. Moreover after the birth “adiknya” V-Ixion that was very innovative Scorpio fate was increasingly unclear. Possibly indeed has become fate for Scorpio to become the Yamaha product of the emptiness filler post pensiu him TZM or RZR. Currently Yamaha in the prediction produces Fazer 250 to replace the “tanggung” Scorpio. The product that will become flagship Yamaha Indonesia this was present with the machine have a capacity 250cc. Tampilan the motor cruiser that was adapted from Yamaha Brazil this was seen so solid especially if was seen from alongside and behind. Appear at first glance resembled Honda CBF the peer's 250 rivals ImageHost.org
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D Sport 125cc,Cagiva Mito 125

Cagiva Mito 125
For Indonesians:-D Sport 125cc, was the sport motor was most appropriate for Indonesians. Because besides having the good-looking appearance the measurement as well as his weight were correctly true the pass for the measurement and the street in Indonesia. Generally light Sportbike had the machine capacity between 125cc till 150cc. Trapped this the machine of two might not be still became the main choice because from the aspect of the performance that could be produced generally gas emissions discarded the motor of two not have a capacity was supervised 150cc still slipped away the test emisis euro Ii & III. Pilihanya many, the quality OK, the price made sense Minimally the choice of the minor sport motor had 5 kinds. From the Japanese plain was represented by Honda CBR 125, Kawasaki ZX 150 RR and Yamaha YZ 125R. Whereas the European plain was represented by Aprilia Rs125 and the veteran Cagiva Mito. Berhubung all of it was the original product the manufacturer of the centre (the Japanese country and italy) except ZX 150 RR the quality and their performance were guaranteed pancen oye and free cost down. YZF 125R -  ImageHost.org
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Hot News: New BMW Z4 Joins the Hard-Top Fold


Feast your eyes on BMW’s all-new sports car: the Z4. Due to go on sale at the end of next year, the Porsche Boxster rival is being given a fresh look, with a bulging bonnet hump, larger twin kidney grilles and wide stance.

The original ‘flame surfacing’ styling, pioneered by former BMW design chief Chris Bangle, is still present, but it’s been toned down with a simpler, more athletic shape.

And the newcomer has a big trick up its sleeve: a folding metal roof. This retractable steel top will be similar in design to that on the company’s latest 3-Series Convertible, and will be offered alongside a traditional soft-top model. The Z4 will also feature a new range of powerful engines, including a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six. There’s also the possibility of diesel power – which would be a first for the range.

A flagship M model could get the new 4.0-litre V8 from the M3 – although most versions will still be sold with four-cylinder and normally aspirated six-cylinder petrol powerplants. BMW’s new seven-speed SMG DCT twin-clutch transmission will also be available in the roadster for the first time.

All models will benefit from the manufacturer’s Efficient Dynamics programme, which uses stop/start technology to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

Under the skin, the platform is shared with the latest 3-Series, so the rear-wheel-drive Z4 will continue to offer sharp handling.

Hot News: New Honda NSX Set for Supercar Battle!!!


Take a look at the eagerly anticipated V10-powered replacement for Honda’s NSX.

The grand tourer – which wears the badge of the firm’s Acura luxury arm in our pictures – is due in 2010. It’s expected to cost £100,000, and will challenge the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Maserati GranTurismo and Jaguar XKR.

Its 5.5-litre V10 generates upwards of 600bhp and around 600Nm of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed twin-clutch gearbox. When cruising, five of the 10 cylinders are deactivated to save fuel and cut emissions. Our insider revealed Honda has taken ideas from its Formula One programme to generate maximum downforce and straight-line stability. That enabled the coupé to set a record time of seven minutes and 37 seconds for a lap of the Nürburgring track in Germany on its first attempt.

Honda achieved this by focusing on aerodynamics – and the biggest secret to the performance is hidden under the car. According to our spies, the rear section of the coupé resembles one big wing.

The newcomer will tip the scales at around 1,500kg – that’s over 250kg less than the recently launched Nissan GT-R.

Hot News: New Ford Fiesta Raises the Roof


Here are the pictures that prove the brilliant new Ford Fiesta is about to blow its top!

As blue oval’s sensational supermini sets up to wow British Motor Show visitors next week, we can reveal the cabriolet version – which is set to hit the road here in 18 months’ time!

The new Fiesta has already caused a stir with Ford fans and rivals in three and five-door form. Here in the UK, the cabrio will face a pack of rivals that has expanded quickly since the success of the Peugeot 206 CC.

The drop-top is likely to take inspiration from the Fiat 500 Cabriolet.

Ford currently offers a coupé-cabriolet version of the larger Focus, but the first official open-top Fiesta will have a fabric roof. That will help keep weight gain to a minimum and mean performance, emissions and economy aren’t hampered.

Spied: 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C


Subaru is looking to turn the Impreza back into a contender for class honours in the ultra-competitive high-performance family car market. These spy shots reveal a new Spec C version of the flagship STi.

Previously, Spec C evolutions of the Impreza have been officially available solely in Japan, and have only made their way to the UK in small numbers as grey imports. However, with the launch of the new hatchback model, which has been criticised for its softened approach, Subaru is tipped to change all that, as it is destined to hit British dealers in 18 months’ time.

As with its Ford Focus RS and Renaultsport Mégane R26.R rivals, the new Spec C has been undergoing extensive testing at the Nürburgring race circuit in Germany. And it looks set to be the fastest model yet developed by Subaru’s engineers. The arrival of the newcomer is great news for diehard fans of the brand, who were disappointed by the toned-down character of the current Impreza STi. There will be a host of changes to get cornering speeds up and make the steering more direct.

The new machine rides 10mm lower than the standard STi, plus features stiffer springs and dampers. Special lightweight 18-inch alloy race wheels and run-flat tyres have been added, as have uprated Brembo brakes taken from the Japan-only Legacy STi. Even beefier bodywork will ensure the new car can be instantly distinguished from the standard STi model.

The turbocharger and exhaust system have also been tweaked to push the power output of the 2.0-litre boxer engine from 296bhp to around 315bhp. Gear ratios have been revised, with fifth and sixth lengthened to boost the top speed to a supercar-chasing 170mph. However, Subaru will add an electronic speed limiter to restrict the maximum to 155mph. Inside, there are carbon fibre-shelled Recaro race seats, and as in the previous-generation Spec C, the firm will achieve further savings in weight by reducing the amount
of padding on the rear bench and removing some of the soundproofing from the cabin. A number of other minor revisions should see the car’s kerbweight drop by around 40kg.

The aerodynamics have also been tweaked to ensure class-leading stability at speed. One source close
to Subaru told us that, in addition to giving the Spec C a flat underbody, engineers fitted a lightweight aluminium rear diffuser which helps the new model generate twice as much downforce at speed than
the current flagship Impreza.

No lap times are available yet, but our spy photographer in Germany confirmed that the Spec C looked more composed than the STi in corners. He claimed it would easily slash 15 seconds off the current car’s best figure.

The Impreza WRX STi Spec C will hit Japanese showrooms by the end of the year, with European deliveries starting by the middle of 2009. Expect to pay around £30,000.

Toyota Corolla Liftback

A slightly upmarket version called the Toyota Sprinter was sold in the Japanese home market. It was replaced in 2001 by the Toyota Allex, which was then replaced by the Toyota Blade in 2006.

There have also been several models over the years, including the Corolla Ceres (and similar Sprinter Marino) hardtop, Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno sports coupés and hatchbacks, and the Corolla FX hatchback, which became the Corolla RunX. The RunX was replaced by the Auris in 2006. A compact MPV named the Corolla Verso has also been released in European markets. Its Japanese counterpart is the Corolla Spacio, which has been discontinued as of the 10th generation. The US-market Scion xB is also sold in Japan as the Corolla Rumion.

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2009 Toyota Corolla S new car

The Toyota Corolla Matrix, better known just as the Toyota Matrix, shares the E120 and E140 platforms, and is considered the hatchback/sport wagon counterpart of the North American Corolla sedan, as the Corolla hatchback is not sold there. Toyota frequently combines the sales figures of the Corolla sedan and Matrix. [3]

Over the years, there have been rebadged versions of the Corolla, sold by General Motors, including the 1980s' Holden Nova of Australia, and the Sprinter-based Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet Prizm, and Geo Prizm (in the United States). The Corolla liftback (TE72) of Toyota Australia was at one point badged the T-18. The five-door liftback was sold with the Corolla Seca name in Australia and the nameplate survived on successive five-door models. The Daihatsu Charmant was produced with the E30 through E70 series
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Toyota Corolla inside view

The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using the name Crown for their primary models, e.g. the Corona, which is Latin for crown, or the Corolla, which is Latin for small crown and Camry which is an Anglicized pronunciation of the Japanese term "kanmuri" meaning "crown". One of Toyota's first cars sold in the U.S was also called the Toyopet Tiara in 1960.

Corollas are currently manufactured in Japan, the United States (Fremont, California), the United Kingdom (Derbyshire), Canada (Cambridge, Ontario), Malaysia, China (Tianjin), Taiwan, South Africa, Brazil (Indaiatuba, São Paulo), Turkey, Philippines, Thailand, Venezuela, Pakistan and India.

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. In 1997, the Corolla became the best selling model in the world, with over 30 million sold as of 2007.[1] Over the past 40 years, one Toyota Corolla car has been sold on average every 40 seconds.[2] The modern Corolla shares only the name with the first generation car, as the series has undergone several major redesigns. The current North American Corolla is priced and sized in between the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Camry.
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Hot News: Volkswagen to Build Lotus Elise Rival


Volkswagen has resurrected plans for an affordable, mid-engined coupe and roadster as part of an image building campaign as it sets about fulfilling its ambitious target of selling over five million cars a year by 2018.

According to Volkswagen chairman, Martin Winterkorn, the company is planning to unveil a concept version of a lightweight two-seater at the LA motor show in November. If reaction is positive enough then the new car, which has been styled under the leadership of Walter da Silva, could be in showrooms as early as 2011.

“We are working on a mid-engined concept for the Los Angeles motor show,” a senior source revealed to Autocar, “It is the fifth time in as many years that we have created such a car but this time, more than any other, the signs are looking good that we will get a production green light.”

The new Volkswagen roadster is described as being a cut-priced alternative to the Lotus Elise, designed to be stylish and lightweight while offering genuine performance and class-leading fuel economy.

Power will come from mid-mounted four-cylinder petrol engines, with Volkswagen’s 168bhp 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine and a new 125bhp 1.6-litre TDI common-rail diesel both being considered for use. Drive will be supplied to the rear wheels by a seven-speed DSG gearbox.

Anticipate a production version weighing in at under 1000kg, and being capable of combining Golf GTI levels of performance – 0-62mph in just under 7 seconds – with economy to rival a diesel Polo –about 63mpg combined.

The car will likely be built around an aluminium spaceframe, using the expertese of VW’s daughter company Audi. This link is driving specualtion that there may be an Audi version of the car, a so-called R4. Rumours of this car have existed for almost two years, despite official denials out of Ingolstadt. It would have different styling to the Volkswagen version and would likely run more powerful four-cylinder engines than the VW derivative, with Audi’s new ‘EA888’ based 211bhp 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine and an upcoming 204bhp twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre TDI common rail diesel highly tipped.

In a further development, Volkswagen majority shareholder Porsche is said to have shown interest in the new project, opening the way for a possible resurrection of the 914.

Volkswagen first hinted to plans for a mid-engined coupe and roadster with the Concept R back at the Frankfurt motor show in 2003. It was followed up by the spartan Eco Racer (a R&D exercise rather than a fully fledged design concept) wheeled out at the Tokyo motor show in 2005.

According to Volkswagen insiders, two more mid-engined concepts were created but never revealed to the public. If the car is given a green light it could be assembled by Volkswagen’s long-term partner, Karmann, in Germany. (Thanks to Autocar for News and Pictures).

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