Toyota Recalls Other SUV

Toyota Recalls Other SUV
Largest car manufacturer in the world was again tripped. Not long ago the world’s largest car manufacturer that Lexus GX 460 merecall, is now a sport utility vehicle (SUV), Sequoia, production in 2003 which amounted to 50,000 units.

The problem is the same, namely its stability control system does not work perfectly, just different diperangkatnya. So, the Lexus GX 460 is “on the verdict easily overturned” by the magazine Consumer Reports, when a car sped around the corner quickly, liveliness of its stability control system is very slow.

While at Sequoia, electronic stability control system regulated by the computer through the two parts, between the brake and gas pedals. Depending on needs, but one goal to maintain tire traction on the corner.

Toyota and the American Institute of Highway Safety (NHSTA) said if they had received 163 reports from owners of Sequoia. But, no one suffered serious accidents.

“Toyota’s promise to investigate consumer complaints more aggressively and respond quickly,” said Steve St. Angelo, head of the quality of Toyota North America, as quoted by AP (04/29/2010).

Supercar Audi R8 V10 Spyder

Supercar Audi R8 V10 Spyder
Movie, one most effective means to promote products. Not a few car manufacturers use the media exposed the big screen for the design, grandeur and kelincahannya.

Call it the famous James Bond film with the brand Aston Martin – had switched to the BMW Z3 – then Khight with a Pontiac Trans Am Rider, General Lee (Dodge Charger) from the Dukes of hazard, to the Ferrari Testarossa on Miami Vice. Every hero in the film have their own steed.

Well, now the German premium car manufacturer, Audi uses the second series of Marvel comic book movie plots universe, Iron Man as a media campaign. The main character, Tony Stark played by Robert Downey, the story would be driving a supercar Audi R8 Spyder V10 in their daily living.

Described as a milioner, the car will be equipped with a special number plate reads “Stark 11”. In Indonesia alone, the new film will be marketed around mid-May.

Now, weeks to more effectively campaign, the principals even create video ads that imply some scenes in the movie is science fiction.

Lexus GX 460 Paused

Lexus GX 460 Paused

The report from Consumer Reports magazine that warned consumers not to buy American automotive Lexus GX460 for the sake of safety, Toyota troublesome enough. Japan’s largest car manufacturer, Toyota Motor Corp.. (TMC) recently announced it will conduct tests of all models of sport utility vehicle (SUV). Within hours, came back a new policy.

Starting on Friday (16/4/2010), delaying production of the Lexus GX 460 is made in Tahara, Japan. The duration of the delay stipulated 12 days, following the ban on street sales that began this week. This information from Toyota’s headquarters, as quoted AP (16/4/2010).

Of the incident, Toyota also has decided to seven-passenger SUV merecall a sturdy and strong, just not marketed in North America. Also that in the Middle East, Russia and other countries.

Reaction from TMC so quickly is a promise or agreement with the affairs of Toyota’s safety. “I think Toyota has been very quick to respond to safety-related products,” said Rebecca Lindland, automotive analysis of-IHS Global Insight.

Lexus GX460 newly launched late last December, has sold 4787 units in the U.S.. The amount is carrying 10 percent of total sales for all Lexus models this year and only 1 percent of all Toyota products sold in America until the 1st quarter of 2010.

Ford Mustang Diesel 2011

Ford Mustang Diesel 2011
Europe promotes environment-friendly diesel engines, forcing the American car manufacturer Ford to change its global strategy. Especially, for the European market they plan to bring small cars to Europe and this provision applies to the beberaga countries in the world.

More than that, Chevrolet also announced it will market the Camaro to market in the continent of Blue in 2011. Who’s new Ford Mustang to keep up with. As quoted autoevolution.com (7/4/2010).

This step, so clearly the problem and challenge for Ford. Despite injecting three new engines for the Mustang in 2011, making the car more power and better fuel efficiency than previous models. But the barriers are, in Europe apply the provisions of fuel consumption. Where to 305 HP V6 engine, with 1 liter of fuel must be a distance of 13 km.

If you want to achieve success in Europe, Ford diesel engine must be buried under the hood of the Mustang. Indeed, since its introduction in Europe, the Mustang does not include best-selling vehicle, but the market is not bored, too.

In discussions with the weekly Autoline After House, Dave Pericak Mustang as the Chief Engineer said that to bring diesel engines for European market through the Mustang as flexibility.

For the Mustang which is marketed in Europe, Ford devised berkapasitasa 3.0 L V6 engine which is equivalent to the Jaguar XF and xj. Power produced 270HP with 443 lb-ft of torque.

Renault Twingo

Renault Twingo
French car manufacturer, Renault appeared to be not desperate to pamper customers. They took one of the largest manufacturers of electronic equipment from Japan, Sony to work on a limited edition products (limited edition).

In this cooperation project, thrusting Renault Twingo and Sony working on the audio side. That the name of the vehicle and the Twingo Walkman Limited special for music lovers in the world, as quoted autoevolution.com, last weekend.

City car is getting a touch, especially from the entertainment features. Consisting mainly of Sony’s Bluetooth-MP3-CD radio is able to read music file formats in MP3, WMA, and AAC.

In addition, it is still equipped with the socket tool to interact with the phone jack sekligus store owner or reading an existing file. Including video files to be displayed on tv screen size 2.5 inches in the main console.

On the exterior, a little touch feels at some point. Among other dea bumper, rear lights, and of course the Walkman Limited Edition emblem of luxury can be proud.

Other features of the manual climate control, electric windows, electric exterior mirrors and foglamps. Limited Edition Walkman Twingo is still equipped gasoline-powered engine that bekapasitas dk 75 1.2 liter. While others, with a 1.5-liter diesel engine with tenagar 65 dk.

Parties Renault will produce only 2500 units of cars in France with five color options, namely Dyna Red metallic, pearlescent Black, Platine Grey, and Cajou. Estimated starting price of 10,850 euros (about Rp131, 7 million) per unit. Reservations have been opened since 7 April in several locations and will be distributed to several countries in Europe such as France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Portugal.

Ford supports the American Idol Show (AIS)

Ford supports the American Idol Show (AIS). Some packages given to 12 finalists, and they can dump one of his creation on Ford’s flagship product, that’s Fiesta. In fact, the two finalists asked to sign his name in the body during the final Fiesta.

One of the largest car manufacturer in America, Ford, had come to support the talent search event that the singer. The proof, cooperation with the committee had been going on long enough.

“Ford was a sponsor of American Idol since the first held in 2002,” said Ford Brand Manager Content & Alliances Connie Fontaine. Each year, more Connie, his party tried to give a relationship with different nuances and fun continues. “For this year, the idol will get the experience to look more closely at our products. They can also Interactive with designers, and may spill their creativity to the Ford Fiesta,” said Connie.

Later, the 12 contestants will be given a painting Fiesta 9 different colors to choose from, including squeeze lime, blue flame, and bright magenta. Then, they were asked to select the graphic body, rim, and other accessories to be transformed into the body Fiesta in accordance with their expression.

“Ford is very fond of young designers who bring fresh thinking to the product line-up Ford,” called Connie. We hope, he continued, the design can be merged with American Idol that will produce a good product to be sold in the market. “

MINI One D and Cooper D

MINI One D and Cooper D
MINI will soon introduce turbo diesel engine version which claimed more powerful. Small vehicle development results from the British Development Division of the BMW Group is offering two models, the MINI One D and Cooper D design with dual exhaust pipes attached and located in the middle, just like if you saw the previous model, Cooper S and John Cooper.

As comparison, carrying petrol Cooper S 1.6 L engine with twin turbo 172 hp maximum power and 240 Nm trosi. The MINI One D effort 90 hp, but torque 215 Nm. His brother, Cooper D, has a power 110 hp with a torque of 240 Nm.

For your information, the first MINI was born to Earth on August 22, 1956 with its first product, Classic Mini. was quite a lot of variants, including a version of “Unimog” and the market only in the UK and several European countries.

A new era of global markets conducted in 2001 by participating in the exhibition Tokyo Motor Show. At that time, the continuity of the British car manufacturer was then followed by the development division of the BMW Group began in 2000. Its production is also now done at the BMW factory in Oxford, England.

Toyota and Subaru coupled, Making Electrical Cars

TOKYO, SUNDAY – Despite the economic crisis has not ended, Toyota Motor Corp. can not cancel a number of projects that have been programmed. As the development of electric vehicles, the largest car manufacturer in Japan that together with Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI).
Fuji Heavy is known as the manufacturer of Subaru cars. They already have plans to sell electric cars next year at least 100 units. Mid-next decade, FHI has been hoping to sell bulk products. Meanwhile, Toyota will be a new market in 2010.

FHI electric vehicle prototype that is now using lithium batteries up joint venture company Nissan Motor Co. and NEC Corp..
Meanwhile, Toyota will be with Panasonic Corp. for propulsion. Toyota already infuse money of 16.5 percent, or Rp 2.9 trillion in FHI. Previously, the manufacturer will replace the leaders of next year that the funds already spent 8.7 percent of the Rp 2.9 trillion.

Safety car technology more sophisticated

How do the various car manufacturers to reduce the accident that occurred on the road. One of them, adding a sophisticated tools that can warn drivers and to help control the race car with the vehicle time and other emergency situations.

(picture from visteon)
Not all new cars to use it. Only a few brands and that is limited to a particular model. In fact, if used on each vehicle, tragic accident because human negligence can be reduced.

Since many technology fad safety car manufacturer was created with the vendor and the safety of other research institutions, and then adopted, which have been selected 4 widely used at this time. That, still to be developed with features that better.
1. Browse control adaptive
Roaming control technology is not new anymore. Have been introduced in the early 1990s. But the current version is much more sophisticated and effective. If the version of ‘long’ Assigned only to maintain the pace car at a constant speed that has been determined, is now used to set the distance to the vehicle that is in front.
For this, the system is equipped with the latest sensors or radar can calculate the distance to the vehicle safely in the future. The system can Activate the gas pedal (prevent the gas pedal is pressed and continue to reduce speed) and Activate the brake.
This system is very useful when suddenly there in front of a moving vehicle lane or slowed. More sophisticated, if the system will take into account possible collision occurred, the brake is pressed, the security belt was activated.
Once, in front of no more hindrance or empty, the vehicle will be back on the speed roaming. All that is done without the driver’s command. More current version, can work with the traffic conditions in the traffic jams in the city. For this, according to TRW Automotive in developing this system, used a short distance radar screen with a wider scope. In this way, which allows the vehicle in front of it. Start, stop and acceleration can be done automatically or on command from the driver.
2. Reminder & Detection drivers’ Blind Spot ‘
This tool determines the speed and distance of vehicles that approach. So warn drivers that the danger can only happen when drivers change routes.
The system also warns drivers when the vehicle did not go well known because of the Drunken drivers doze. Warning issued in the form of vibrations through the seat, handlebar, and an alarm.
A more sophisticated system, or monitor the condition of the body postures, the position of the head and the activities of the way when the car is not known. If you are like this, the system will slow the pace and the vehicle stability control.
Reminder is another for the detection of objects that are not visible or can be seen by drivers, both at race time and parking. The system works when the light is turned on lamp. If the system detects something, lights in the rear view mirror will flash. Other indicators, seat and wheel vibrate or sound an alarm is issued. This system is only for a short distance.
3. Help Night Vision and Lighting Home adaptive
To help drivers see an object in the night while driving, the car is equipped with the vision or infra-red thermal camera using shadow-called ‘night vision assist.
This tool is used to see objects that are far in the future, such as animals, people or trees. It can work for 1 km straight condition.
Object or shadow a successful arrested, running through a screen in the cockpit. The system also highlights the object that is difficult viewed with naked eyes.
For the future, to use adaptive technology. In this way, attention will turn the direction of the vehicle (change the direction of attention when the car is in the curve). Long and high-beam lights can be changed according to the speed of a car.
System, the light beam in accordance with the conditions in the surrounding areas, for example, in the city of lights filled with light, outside the city’s many trees and so forth. In this way, extend or shorten the shaft to the front. Could also widen attention to the side of the curve when.
4. The tumble (Rollover Prevention)
Many car manufacturers now offer electronic stability control system called the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)). Equipped with security systems that work early, take the seat belt and the roll-bar.
Technology intensity, can consider the possibility of a car upside down (for example, when the turn quickly). On conditions such as this, brake is activated, pressure on the gas pedal so that drivers reduced more easily control the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz called Electronic Roll Mitigation, with the name Roll Stability Control Ford and GM with Proactive Roll Avoidance. Range Rover named Active Roll Mitigation and Volvo with Roll Over Protection System. All the same.
ESP current version, can automatically make adjustments in accordance with the size of work and type of tire used. Anticipating this is because more and more car owners to replace tires with the standard size is large.

Mercy B-Class Electric in the NAIAS Auto Show 2008

(picture from Mercedes-Benz)

In the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in 2009, previously called Detroit Auto Show, which takes place next month, the premium car manufacturer famous German, Mercedes-Benz, will introduce the public to study the concept car BlueZero. Despite there has been no release of the Mercedes-Benz, the German media, particularly on-line photo show is the car. According to them, the photographs provided by the people in the Mercedes-Benz itself.

Although the Mercedes-Benz his car BlueZero Concept, but German media had considered as a B-Class future generation. Autobild as one of Germany’s largest automotive media even call this a “B-Class New electric.”

Analysis is based on the dimensions and design of the car. In addition, the B-Class since the first was launched in 2005 have not changed the model. It is estimated, BlueZero will be the B-Class will be launched in 2010.

B-Class is Mercedes-Benz products in the category of compact MPV, which appear with the hatchback design. Dimension be measured slightly higher than the A-Class. Although less so popular, B-Class is also marketed by its ATPM in Indonesia, PT Indonesia Mercedes-Benz.

Three Variants
Further explained, BlueZero that will debut the Mercedes-Benz introduced in three variants.

First is BlueZero E-Cell, a car that rely on electricity as visitors. For this, Mercedes-Benz will use Lithium-ion battery and electric motor which is able to generate power 100kW (136 PS) and Torque 320Nm.

Although in terms of energy is very interesting, but exploring very limited power, only to 100 km, while to recharge batteries that can be used again, take two hours. With such capabilities, targeting the Mercedes car for those who need transportation around the city.

To further distance, or both variants, namely EREV (extended range electric vehicle). Rather, electric car that can be used for distance. Mercedes-Benz E-call BlueZero Cell Plus. This car uses a battery and electric motor with the same E-Cell, but equipped with a motor fuel, which functions as a generator to produce electricity.

With the two driving, the car can be used for a distance of 600 km. Motor fuel used 3-cylinder, gasoline-fueled, turbo-equipped and is now used in the Mercedes-Benz Smart.

The third variant is the F-Cell, vehicles with fuel cells that generate electricity from hydrogen. Mercedes car that is able to generate power 136 PS and 320 Nm Torque, equivalent to the capacity of 2.0 liter diesel engine. However, the interesting, the F-Cell will not cause emissions.