Auto Blogger World: 01/07/09

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Spy Shots: Mitsubishi Ralliart Sportback found in Mi

NextAutos crew trapped in a Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback evidence in the great state of Michigan, which is a further evidence that the WRX-hunters on their way to the states. The sport is the back door / wagon / Lancer wagon variant originally in Paris in the first, while Mitsubishi has not yet confirmed the transfer and the options for the U.S., we are sure that it is a Ralliart version in the cards.

The aim is to slightly Sportback with five doors, Subaru Impreza at home and abroad, with options for gasoline engine in Europe, a route from 1.5 to 1.8 liters, with a reduction of 2.0-liter turbo . The Ralliart Sportback is compared with the same engine turbo 2.0-liter MIVEC four teams in the sedan and 237 hp and 253 lb-ft torque on four wheels by the new Mitsubishi SST dual-clutch gearbox and active center differential. We hope that the sport back to the coast of the United States, later this year with the Ralliart variant following shortly thereafter.

Ferrari and Peugeot workers in common?

Put a Ferrari and Peugeot from one side to the other and struggling to identify the similarities, but on the runway, the two parts together more than you think. Before planning the redevelopment of Ferrari director Jean Todt was headed by the former head of the competition from Peugeot and brings some of the most important races PSA engineers. Peugeot renewed race in Le Mans process employs many F1 drivers drive, including the Ferrari test driver Marc Gene. Well, the reports are that the two teams, both the high level of research in honor of her disciplines of motorsports, you can contact the joint development of the system for the recovery of kinetic energy.

The workers who are in Formula One, and several of the exercise of their loans to outside experts. But Peugeot Ferrari to join the system under development with the technical and its sister company, Magneti Marelli, the restrictions on the development and testing, the restrictions, which each year. Peugeot, however, is preparing for a similar system in the Le Mans Prototype in his new 908 HY, which is expected to be on board by Audi, which are both on the Green Line and in front.

Block Rockin 'Beats (s): GAZ-21 Volga answered Porsche Cayenne

Recently, we have said that the Porsche Panamera will be in the hall in Shanghai, in April, but it already has in Russia. These four doors Porsche engine came with a single body, all the retro seems surprised there. We believe that the last batch of photos are real agreement, but apparently not. Indeed, it is to play with you. What you see above another machine mashup of Cardi. It was one of the 60 Volga GAZ-21 in the body sits on top of a Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Russian Cardi that house 450 Turbo, V8 power is available, the Volga Cayenne breath at 100 km / h in just 6.7 seconds on the way to a vmax of 155 mph And just when the passers wonder that this Q ship is in Cardi Rahera also has a good taste and under-card. Even the wheels, a subtle reference to the car to their place of origin.

U.S. sales of cars in the doldrums to infinity and beyond to 2012

There were fewer than three million cars sold in 2008 than in 2007. Based on the figures of 2007, would be the same as Acura, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Lexus, MINI, Porsche, Saab and in 2008 closed its doors. In terms of pure automotive carnage, this is not the kind of damage you can buff out. And the forecasts for the future of an agreement on two points: It will get worse and will not be in the coming years.

The only difference in the forecasts of pessimism is exactly how long things will remain depressed. Everyone should have the dramatic decline in sales in the 4th Quarter of 2008 will continue until at least mid-2009. But some believe that 2009 "is very similar to 2008, but on the contrary, with a possible slight upturn in sales in the second half. This forecast is based on the size of the trade, and if in fact stimulate the economy. This is because the banks have However, their promotion to obtain a loan is harder than ever.

Others say they are a long shelf life. "A U.S. analyst predicted that sales of cars no longer see the northern part of 15 million U.S. dollars sales per year until 2012 or later, while another said that we did not think the 16 million U.S. dollars in annual sales again foreseeable future. "Of course, the preservation of these other pieces, such as the budgets for R & D and the model of the lift, it might be suggested that the cars are not so interesting, or as soon as the avant-garde. Although this could be an advantage, the registration of the manufacturers need to introduce new cars in the showrooms new every three years to make the necessary changes in the infrastructure of the automotive industry (the closure of the factory, cancellations, etc.), the disappearance of some companies, and the uncertain future, they will be hurt.

Eur-eyes only: Volvo starts a new engine with five-cylinder S80

Currently, Volvo has been almost entirely in the realm Ford, but its parent company wants to download Swedish subsidiary, Volvo must prove their value as a producer. The engines for their development is a good place to start, Volvo and presented his own motor.

Replacing diesel D5, the new variant of the tradition of five-cylinder, but it is there that the similarities end. The new plant is moving 2.4 liters, followed by two sequential turbochargers, glow plugs and ceramic Piezoelectric injectors. The new technology allows the generation D5 of 310 horses and 205 lb-ft pair, but more importantly, the engine responds more stringent Euro 5 emissions standards, with just 164g of CO2 per kilometer by using an impressive 45 6 mpg. The engine is on the British market S80 sedan in a few months, but unfortunately are not intended by the Atlantic.

Renault Megane RS in new in Geneva

Hot hatch fans know what it means Renault a new compact car, a new variant of the Renault follow. The manufacturer is the French version of the division providing certain obligations, the warmest in the economy, so that if the headscarf was the third generation of the Mégane in Paris in the autumn of last year, is a matter of time before the setting for the version that that the sport continues, and the reports show that until the month of March at the Geneva Motor Show.

For the newest generation of the Mégane Renault remain between the three doors SUV in the last five doors, but the RS, which promises to raise the bar again. Among signals Megane Trophy runner (picture above) presented in Paris, also the time when the new Mégane RS is a wide track, the wheel arches évasées, a wing air separation before the dam and a center of 'disposal. It is envisaged that the energy from the 2.0-liter turbo, but listening to produce 250 hp. The framework of the necessary adjustment differential lock optional limited slip differential and Brembo brakes promise solid complement the whole.

Hungarian Suzuki machine failures by Russia and Ukraine gas

Russia and Ukraine are currently in the midst of a dispute over the price of natural gas. Russia wants Ukraine to pay the price that the market for raw materials. Ukraine says Russia should pay more for the use of the pipeline, most of which are in the EU from Russia and the flow of natural gas. Russia has its activities by reducing the supply of gas through Ukrainian pipelines full, and the EU is the encoding in view of the shortage. Of course, it is no love lost between Russia and Ukraine, and the policy with a finger on it. Tomorrow will see the resumption of negotiations on the price control and the EU can take part.

In the meantime, the effect was adopted by the industry in Europe. Hungarian government restrictions on the use of industrial gases Magyar Suzuki forced to each production. The manufacturer of the plant in Esztergom, which is about 30 miles outside of Budapest, a product of the Suzuki Swift, the SX4 and Fiat Suxuki seminar and the Suzuki Splash / Opel Agila twins. Esztergom Suzuki hoped online next Monday.

Scion xB, version 6.0, that the number of Detroit

Scion further customize versions of its products as "series" in the models for next week in Detroit Motor Show, where the Scion xB Release Series 6.0 is shown. How is it necessary for the special, the RS 6.0 has its own color in the painting, "Absolutely Red" (which is a standard color for the Yaris) before with a grille and hubcaps (serious concerns about the wheel? ). The interior, a new Audio Visual Pioneer navigation system in the Republic of Serbia, in accordance with the red accents in different places and pieces of fabric colors and four interior lighting.

You want to? Only 2500 copies will be produced to act quickly and be ready to propose a fee of $ 1743 xB on the price of $ 15,750. Add a fee of $ 950 for an automatic transmission (if you must) and a fee of $ 320 for a color with the rear wing.

Jaguar XK next payment will be sedan with four doors "cut" harmonious

Jaguar pulls Panamera and fast challenge? So far, we have the viewing of photographs and spyware, but Channel 4 is reporting that officials have Jaguar plans a new sedan later this year, the luxury sedan to a new level in terms of technical improvements. "Although the new XJ sedan is in the line of the company, said radically the traditional sedan. Imagine a detailed XK XF four doors, in the vicinity of the vehicle to show later this year.

No officer was informed of the details, but apparently, the leaders stressed Jaguar, Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte, Aston Martin Rapide and Mercedes-Benz CLS on competition. Selection of the engines are likely, the new Jaguar V6 3.0L diesel and the new 5.0L direct injection of natural gas in naturally aspirated V8 engines and form. The car must be shown later in the year 2009, one year for the company. Jaguar has already planned to ensure that the engines of the XF-R as well as the updated XJ, XK and XKR models, with the new V6 and V8 diesel engines at the motor show in Detroit next week. We can not wait.

Details emerge unofficial Lamborghini LP670-4 SV

Recently, we have said that rumors are only a few works Lamborghini background models only attract enthusiastic. One of the models, it was a version of the V12 Murcielago may nicknamed SV. According to recent reports of the Working Group is underway, but it is likely to keep LP640 TI. A member named Ferrari Chat Forum Vik (screename mind) said that he is on the car, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV. According to Vik, the car weighs 220 pounds. Unless the LP640-4, and a premium of 30 hp. This should include a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds and a bump at the speed of up to two 213 mph

Vik said the appearance of the car is aggressive, with a housing more angular, ventilation hood, near the pillars, black shiny wheels, large rear bumper of the projections, and a choice of two on the back of the wings. The norm is a small wing, with the LP640-4 to a higher 342 km / h top speed, while the larger wings expected mid / h for certain professions aerodynamics supported. This manifests itself with a multitude of carbon fiber, with the underside of the body is made of matte black-FC to the upper part of the body glossy black color. A large "SV" Vinyl is an option, but the carbon-ceramic brakes series. Prices are 25% higher than the standard LP640 with an official announcement in March and deliveries starting in June. Vik said 350 units, but the speculation is that the actual number of 100, 350 the number of all versions of Murcia, in the world.

Holden Commodore once again the best in Australia, with a catch

In a classic case of good news bad news, the Holden Commodore, has once again succeeded in the title of the vehicle most commonly sold Australia in 2008. With this display, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors extended the duration of the Commodore is the best seller of 13 years in a row. That's the good news part. Even the 51,093 sales in the year 2008 is the model with the lowest total since its inception in 1978. How do you, the bad news.

Australia is the second top-seller is the Toyota Corolla, and the alliance in Japan has a very strong fight for the title to wrest Holden. It has the most important factors that ultimately the crown at the Commodore, including the introduction of the Sport Wagon building (above) and the launch in October Holden $ 29,990 (U.S. dollars) Driveaway treat. The gasoline prices have also increased by the end of the year, and have probably contributed to the momentum of the swing's energy Holden Corolla. 2009? Time will tell.

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class book examines the web hit

Mercedes-Benz needs a success of the E-Class sedan in its orientation in relation to the competition with the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. With the current model W211 soldiers since 2002 and has long been on the tooth, the German carmaker is planning a new sedan of the E-Class in the next Geneva Motor Show in March. As is so often the case, it is quite difficult, the images and the braking system, and have images in a European showcase for testing filters.

The representation of things to share MB examined the difference between the E-Class and CLS was with his brother for the first time in 2005 for the season with something elegant. There are many current-gen C-class key in the new e-fronts, with as much fire in the units, their origins in Paris ConceptFASCINATION. Inside is an update and a slight discrepancy between the various super-luxury sports and open.

Toyota Announces Telematics Service: Security and identification Lexus Enforma

Toyota Motor Sales, has a new program, the automotive telematics, the selection of models from Toyota and Lexus, that sounds a bit like GM OnStar popular. The owner of the security Connect is for buyers of Toyota and Lexus Enforma ToMoCo luxury brand. There is a long press release after the jump, but here are the highlights. Connect the security is the basis, and as the name suggests, is for the pilots more calm.

The characteristics of the four elements of security: automatic notification of collisions (ACN), a button for emergency (SOS), the location of vehicles (SVL) and roadside assistance. The use of cellular and GPS, which can help if a deployment of airbags or a collision again. If the system is automatically activated, the Emergency (SOS) can be used to help manually. If the car can be stolen, following a report submitted to the police. The system also includes support for the road through the SOS button when the need for driver support machine.
Lexus Enforma The service is based on the concept and adds security features identification convenience, without a doubt enjoy Lexus owners: In order to help and eDestination. Help from an immediate goal, which can help, suggestions or guidelines to places like local places of interest including gas stations or restaurants Zagat rated. Once the driver the choice of the provision can be passed wirelessly to the navigation system of the vehicle. Would you like to design itself, can eDestination from any PC with the transmission of information to the owner of the car-nav Saturday.

All this is supported by Voice of Lexus opportunity voice traffic system for speech recognition, speech recognition, flexible, planned for early 2010 in the RX. Other features include wireless audio insider Lexus starts and XM Radio. Lexus inside the new mini-programs and can be automatically sent to the push of a button. The traffic and the updates are also available with XM.

Steve Saleen of attack for 2009

Steve Saleen is back Musclecar war with the help of the Detroit 3rd Not content only Ford Mustangs, the former head of Saleen, Inc., is the diversification and butterfly and Mopar area. The new company, SMS Limited, will be in three new retro bars this year. As part of its old currency of the eponymous firm, which is dominated by the Ford, but now that Dodge and Chevrolet are back in the game Musclecar the figures, it is time that its scope expanded.

We have already referred to the SMS Signature Series Saleen Dodge Challenger Limited, has entered the business, and I talked to Steve, he was the Mustang for 2010, but now we have a little more about the SMS from the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. 2009 SMS Limited, not only the construction of the SMS 570 and 570X challenges, but also the Mustang 460 SMS and later in the year a number of his comrades SMS 150,000 square feet in Anaheim, California.

All vehicles must SMS compressors, suspension-style exterior and features, and compressors are more efficient and better cooling of everything that has been used so far. The company is also a new focus on the internal luxury, with the best materials that demonstrated the highest cars. Challenger SMS to enter into production this month with the Mustangs of 2010 begins, there is in the spring. And if everything goes as planned, should Camaros to move before the end of the year. The customers who are a little magic to your Saleen for Musclecar you can order by Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet dealer.

Ford Mustang Cobra Jet booms before the assembly line

The name "Cobra Jet" remind some unfortunate May a Saturday Jackson film, but fans of the Mustang, and drag with regard to the last of the family pony car, the Mustang FR500CJ. The running of the Mustang was EMS, a few months ago are already on the assembly as the last model of Ford Racing on the track.

With a change in the 5.4-liter V8 to the induction of cold, stainless steel features Cobra Jet heads of competition, improvement of the engine and the rear axle, pull optimized chassis, wheels and wrapped in the. Customers can choose from one to six gears manually or automatically, with three speeds, and the interior is through the race and throw trays for short-term development (in handling). The vehicles, the NIV are unique because they are not street legal, are body and white, with the rear window STRAND plates. The package provides a simple and affordable-run platform for those who rule the quarter mile.

Cadillac: Details on Obama as president of the new sedan

One advantage that the Commander in Chief is on the back of a limousine from the President. And while some presidents have a hand-me-card-elected president is Barack Obama, a new high-tech.

Are you looking for a Cadillac DTS stretched to the limit, the new Obama is on foot from another animal, with the highest protection, technology and the luxury sedan a presidential election has ever seen. As a "container roll the windows, the words that the sedan is not really a Cadillac, but something of itself in half of the performance truck chassis.

Spy shooters took sedan tests with a few trucks GMC Topkick and observers noted that the big wheels with rubber and found seemingly identical size, based on the large trucks (sport sedan 19 / 5 inch tires Goodyear regional ERS). Even those who claim that outside the sedan, a sport sounds like a diesel engine under.

The exterior is a mixture of several bits Cadillac Escalade with Caddy box flanked by headlights and tail lights from the STS sentence. It is questionable whether this package - and the large wings rockets - have a place in which the White House, the car, but the extremely thick doors presidential elections should be a barrier between POTUS and size of the outer world. The only question that remains is whether the code-name Obama (Renegade) takes more than he is on Pennsylvania Ave. 20, or the Secret Service to change Caddyman.

2009 Honda Tokyo Motor Show is Online

Detroit is not the only car show from 11 January. The Tokyo Motor Show year (think "in the Japanese EMS") begins on Sunday, and Honda has announced its range of vehicles that show in Makuhari Messe. Both are suited Headliners Sports Modulo S2000 and concepts. The first is something terrible to two seats in sports cars from Honda, with a face that in an aquarium and the right side of the wall, 90 Pontiac stylist crazy. The interior of the S2000 sports Modulo Concept is very pleasant, with a brown leather seats to send a variety of surfaces. Nevertheless, the clock to repair stoppingly ugly body kit, however. continue to be a brief comment on two other, went to the fair, and the gallery below to view the summary.

Spy Shots: New Porsche 911 GT3 RS

With the coupe, convertible, Targa Turbo and the changes in the last Porsche 911 and on the way to the development of Zuffenhausen similar update of its missiles fly road, the GT3 RS. Test mules have been found roaming in the French Alps, which this season is probably the last place where we like to drive a rear engine, rear-wheel drive, car track. But then, we are not crazy German engineers, we are now?

We can wait until the last 911 GT3 RS is the same update his brothers (including the turbo-band LED on the front) and the group will be updated with the retro graphics and stickers on the table board, so that the wheels of color, contrast wing - Mirror, a large rear wing and are cage. A rear wing and carbon fiber hood and a plastic rear window helps the weight of the 911 Carrera conventional, what should the new RS 60 to a small quick 4.2 seconds.

The speculation delivered: Abarth Roadster bites back

The prospect of an autonomous Abarth was again off-again proposal. Currently, the label was created by two, and the number 500, a marked improvement in the performance of current models Fiat. Piquer interest, however, is the performance of the Department of Fiat opened the doors to its new factory, which is a small space for the production line, it is said, for a model. But then, says the spokesman Abarth, which was not sufficient, even for a small car is not the road. The rumors, it turns after the Scorpion brand is working with Lotus, with a roadster based on the Elise. Today, the rumor mill at Auto Express have their own idea of what is a sports car for Abarth could - or, in his view, should - be.

Instead of subcontracting Lotus, EA to run a two-seater based on the 500 more money. This means that the creation of a front-engine/front-wheel-drive four 1.4-liter turbo in the Standard Performance (135hp) and "esse-esse" (158hp) Spec. A low lowest priority and to further reduce the weight of the compact, panel with removable roof, regardless Abarth moves, while Ferrari-esque gadget that the Fiat group for the pair of transfer (including VAT) E-diff and development The lights in the flat steering wheel to the driver at the energy to maintain happiness under control. Of course this is all a bit of speculation and excitement, but not in the realm of possibility.

High Roller: Strut announces five new wheels

If you are a fan and New Year begins Strut right. The manufacturer of jewelry for your car has five wheels in the new symbols, the Member States, 11, M, V, X, and others, the D 10 and the icon. Forged aluminum wheels are available in 2 - or 3-part drawings, and there are five versions: chrome, satin brushed, ripped in two colors and carbon fiber. You can deep lip versions. But not even the phone if you do not go, at least 20 inches - the wheels, it starts and finishes 26th Oh, and from $ 6000. Strut costs money, namely Don'tcha ...

Britain, the struggle against the tough / street names

The District Council Lewes in East Sussex, England, has a ban on prostitution in their district, but does not seem to mind the move from time to time pitchers. In fact decided Hoare Street because of the possibility homonymic mixup with the ladies of the night, but thought it OK Juggs street. In an effort to ensure the coal everything around them, adopted an action suggestive, vulgar or evil name timetable. Among the names are Gasworks Road, Coalpit Lane Council and Parliament, which was considered "not attractive" and the name, intentionally a misinterpretation, "said Hoare Typple and Avenue Road, the street and forty Corfe close. Juggs Road and the road remains inexplicable Cockshut.

Formula I am also the general-foot racing series

They laughed as the FIA, the new Formula 2, but preparations are under way with a list of talents is the driver and the. And with the son of ex-racing legends - including names like Rosberg, Piquet and Villeneuve - are already in Formula 1, the new series to drive Henry Surtees has in its opening season.

The son of John Surtees, the only world champion on two and four wheels, Henry was the lowest profit levels of the single-race on. While her father John is old enough, his grandfather (18 and 74), the former remained active in motorsport and supports the career of his son. The company, however, as the former F1 driver Martin Blundle, son Alex, also in the race in honor of the return of the F2 series, with the not-too-bad-to-see-and Natacha Gachnang on growth quick selection of new talent .

Nissan XTERRA recalls nearly 250,000, Pathfinder and Frontier

Nissan recalls 242,720 years 2005-2009 model XTERRA, Pathfinder, and the boundaries of the region for the blocking of the faulty sensors (before), May to prevent the introduction of airbags in a frontal collision. The rehabilitation of Nissan is the second air bag sensor on this subject in the last three months. The last memory of, including the Altima cars. This memory effect sold mainly in the northern half of the United States, where the massive use of salt in the winter months can corrode sensors collisions. Corrosion is the interruption of the probe, allowing the fire to the airbags.

To solve the problem, Nissan replaced the faulty sensors with a better sensor. The owners of 2005-2009 XTERRA, Pathfinder and live outside the borders of the countries in which the memory is an extension of the warranty of 10 years in the blockage of the sensors. Nissan nor a timetable for the withdrawal, but if your airbag hazard, we suggest that in your neighborhood, he immediately Nissan. Click the jump to see if you are in one of the countries suffering most from the retreat.

2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck Dead ST

Industry sources have said that PickupTrucks.com 2010 Pontiac G8 ST sport truck died. GM said its dealers as part of a consignment of this morning.

Based Australia Holden VE Ute, the G8 ST is for sale in the U.S. this fall.

Last month, Susan Docherty, Vice President of Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Pontiac, GM said to reduce inventory of the current six to three or fewer by 2012. Docherty said then that the process of test includes a second look at whether it is importing G8 ST.

The decision may disappoint some fans cut utility truck and the buyer, in anticipation of a modern-day El Camino, the end of production in 1988.

Here's a look at a G8 ST 2010 photographed in the last week that in 2009 Auto Show in San Diego, his last public appearance.

Ford expanded the sales prices for the employees

While GM has provided the funding for a good momentum rescue Federal GMAC, Ford - which are not covered by federal funds - remains to offer more incentives for the return of the species in their products. The company develops its employees more sales by 12 January, one weeks longer than what he originally planned.

Specials with a $ 3377 in the new Ford Flex bond and $ 2735 for an epidemic in 2009, its price of less than $ 13.000. The models of Lincoln and Mercury are also included in the price.

Warning remember: Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi has a recall of 21,493 Mitsubishi Outlander models for 2007 and 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The takeover by a malfunction of the LED brake lights "change the bulb, which can lead to fire, while at work.

There is a reason the police to make people aware of the broken taillight - judgments which they are particularly dangerous, and to avoid a car from the rear is finished. Dealers the problem by simply pressing the broken lamp.

For more information, please contact your Mitsubishi owners or the national helpline 888 MITSU2009. You can also use the online NHTSA 888-327-4236

Top 10 Best-Selling Cars 2008

The last chapter was 2008, as the automobile manufacturers have their final sales figures of today. Let's break some of the biggest winners and losers in a year, but first we want to collect the final list of the 2008 best selling cars, trucks and SUVs.

Even after the high prices for gasoline and an economic collapse, the best results do not really changed. Trucks, such as the Ford F-Series and the Chevrolet Silverado still assume all vehicles on the market. And in the long duration of the economy reflects the car Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, there are no small, fuel consumption of cars to drink from the list.

The sale of cars in December, when the couple in the Chevy Malibu: Now is the No. 3 medium-sized sedan on the market behind the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, Nissan Altima besting a huge number of business people from 44 units.

The Top 10 Best-Selling Cars of 2008

Ford F-Series: 515,513
Chevy Silverado: 465,065
Toyota Camry: 436,617
Honda Accord: 372,789
Toyota Corolla: 351,007
Honda Civic: 339,289
Nissan Altima: 269,668
Chevy Impala: 265,840
Dodge Ram: 245,840
Honda CR-V: 197,279

December 2008’s Top 10 Best-Selling Cars

Ford F-150: 41,580
Chevy Silverado: 33,340
Toyota Camry: 25,275
Honda Accord: 22,348
Toyota Corolla: 22,129
Chevy Impala: 21,148
Chevy Malibu: 17,355
Nissan Altima: 17,311
Honda Civic: 17,302
Dodge Ram: 16,618

KTM concepts could pave the way for the Austrian brand

KTM, the Austrian provider of two and four wheels, the engine of lust, has made clear that there is a strength of proposals and other industries as ridiculously excited markets with products such as astonishing X-Bow roadster and RC8 Superbike. Two things are a constant in the whole society on the latest products are orange, black and white and a palette of angular design language. These characteristics, combined with the ready KTM racial heritage makes the construction of vehicles of the company and the evidence is interesting, in the form of six concepts developed by students of Industrial Design at the University of FH Joanneum.

Reports of disappearances Suzuki Kizashi exaggerated, come in New York

Reports on the death of the Suzuki Kizashi apparently ... premature. After a story appeared Suzuki retailer yesterday to repeal the mid-size sedan in the program Automotive News has been the source for more details. Suzuki said the spokesman Jeff Holland AN "The production is the beginning of this year in the car showroom in New York in April." Hence. If the concept Kizashi was presented last year in New York, the show has been much praise, with the sedan and sleek lines of the road along the shares. The Kizashi was announced tricks around the Nurburgring to integrate and a mid-size sedan that is not a bad thing.

Preview CES 2009: Panasonic is in your electric car from his house

Panasonic showed its first HD-PLC CES in 2004, when the vehicle of nuts, which totally ignored. Other than that all the objects speak for themselves, on the electrical wiring of a house, not to drive.

However, Panasonic has the ability to impose its system of communication with PLC electric car that costs in his garage. Officially, the sale of Panasonic is the name of security. The company claims that the owners of electric vehicles can use a video camera in the car, to be sure it's in their EV security, with an eye on the condition of their vehicles to transport goods within your house.

Unofficially, Earth Times speculates that the system also allows the transmission of music on your car, and road trips with the broadcast of films in the car entertainment system. The configuration can also be an adaptation of the seats for the driver.

Panasonic HD-PLC PLC magazine said that he has the potential for electric cars are easier to replace the wiring of the professions with a smaller, simpler, with PLC system cabling. We must wait until the Panasonic press conference at CES this week for the official announcement.

Michael Phelps set in stone Mazda6 in China

As Super-American swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold and metal has seven world records at the Olympic Games in 2008, is an instant celebrity. Since the Olympics were in the land of the Great Wall, Phelps is probably a greater feeling in China. Indeed, Phelps is so great in the Middle Kingdom will characterize what we believe the most important of the whole of the Western Stars, $ 1 million for the assembly of the new Mazda6. Mazda is to spend the money on a large pitchmanin an effort to build on its recent achievements in China. The exit 6, Rui Yi calls in China, have a 43 percent increase in sales in 2008 already have the brand Mazda for the impressive increase of 27 percent.

China is the third largest market behind Japan and the United States. The world's largest population of the country is expected by many analysts in overcoming this category in Japan later this year, and the U.S. could be in the rearview mirror for the year 2020. Mazda spending the earth a great American hero in a way that shows how important it is to show the growth of the market for the Japanese automotive industry.

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