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Think City is an electric car for ecological safe

2010-08-24T00:27:00.000-07:00

The THINK City is a small two-seater or 2+2-seater highway capable electric car, with a top speed of 110 kilometers per hour (68 mph) and an in-town range of 160 kilometers (99 mi) on a full charge. As of May 2010 it is one of the only three crash-tested and highway-certified electric cars in the world, together with the Tesla Roadster and the Mitsubishi i MiEV.

THINK originally planned to start deliveries to Norwegian customers in the last quarter of 2007. That target was missed, but as of August 2008, about one hundred vehicles have been completed.

At the 2008 Geneva motor show, Think announced that the THINK City will be launched in Denmark and Sweden in 2008, followed by launching in the UK, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands in 2009.

At the 2008 British International Motor Show at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, London, THINK announced that the THINK City will be available to UK customers from the summer of 2009. Prime Minister Gordon Brown joined Transport Minister Geoff Hoon for a presentation by Managing Director of Think UK.

The THINK City is currently on sale in Norway, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland. The list price for the car in Norway is NOK 244,000 before optional features, which is approximately $38,000 US, or £25,400 UK, or €30,700. This price is valid only in Norway.

The car has an inbuilt charger and will re-charge from a standard 230 volt, 10 or 16amp supply in 9.5-10 hours.

Think Ox

The TH!NK Ox is a concept five-seater electric car with a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and a 100 kW motor.

The website for the Think Ox currently lists the top speed as 135 km/h (~84 mi/h) and the range as 250 km (~155 mi).

TH!NK open

TH!NK open is a 3-door, 2-seat concept car, where the roof has been removed. Top speed is 100 km/h (62 mph), with the following ranges (90 to 203 km):

Range IEC (European standard for calculating range of electrical cars): 170 km (summer tires, heater off)
Range FUDS (American standard for calculating range of electrical cars): 180 km (summer tires, heater off)
Range FUDS winter (typical range in particularly cold conditions) : 90 km /winter tires, constant 4 kW heater
Range EU UDC (range during city driving only): 203 km (126 mi)

BMW 5 Series Saloon 523i 2.5 (A) Specifications

2010-08-07T03:41:00.000-07:00

BMW 5 Series Saloon 523i 2.5 (A) Specifications and Features

Engine: Engine capacity 2,497 cc, Engine type 6-cylinders in-line Compression ratio 12 with 4 valve per cylinder, Bore x Stroke (85.0 x 88.0 ) mm, 204 bhp Power, Torque 250 Nm.

Performance: Acceleration 8.2s (0-100kmh), Top speed 233kmh, Fuel consumption 13.1 km\L, Misc technical data, Transmission 8-speed (A), Drive type RWD.

Measurements: Body type Luxury Sedan, Dimensions (L x W x H) (4899 x 1860 x 1464)mm, Wheelbase 2,968mm, Kerb weight 1,700kg, Fuel tank capacity 70L (fuel: petrol)

Brakes: Brakes (Front) Ventilated disc, Brakes (Rear) Ventilated disc.

Suspension: Suspension (Front) Double wishbone, Suspension (Rear) Aluminium integral rear axle.

Tyres: Tyre Size 225/55 R 17 Type Tubeless Radial, Wheel Size 17 x 8 J, Alloy Wheel Size 17 inches.

Features: 6 airbags safety, ABS, Traction control, steering wheel, Push start engine button, Auto headlights, Rain sensing wipers, Electrical retractable side mirrors, Cruise control, Electric park brake button, Remote alarm, Immobiliser, Smart key, Remote boot release, Electric tailgate,

Exterior features: HID headlights, Front fog lamps, Sport rims 17", Reverse sensors.
Interior features: Auto climate control aircon,R ear aircon, Audio system, Audio Aux/USB Port, Driver's electric seat, Passenger's electric seat, Driver's memory seat, Knockdown rear seats, Leather seats, Leather steering wheel, Additional features, All-round parking sensors, Bluetooth interface, Dual-zone air-conditioning.

BMW 5 Series Saloon 523i 3.0 (A) Specifications

2010-08-06T01:26:00.000-07:00

BMW 5 Series Saloon 523i 3.0 (A) Specifications

Engine capacity 2,996 cc, Engine type 6-cylinders in-line,
Bore x Stroke (85.0 x 88.0) mm, Power     204 bhp, Torque 270 Nm.

Performance Acceleration 7.9s (0-100kmh), Top speed 238kmh, Fuel consumption 13.1 km\L, Misc technical data, Transmission 8-speed (A), Drive type RWD.

Measurements: Body type Luxury Sedan, Dimensions (L x W x H) (4899 x 1860 x 1464)mm. Wheelbase 2,968mm, Kerb weight 1,700kg, Fuel tank capacity 70L

Brakes: Brakes (Front) Ventilated disc, Brakes (Rear) Ventilated disc.

Suspension: Suspension (Front)     Double wishbone.

Safety features: 6 airbags, ABS, Traction control.

Driver's features: Controls on steering wheel Push start engine button, Auto headlights, Rain sensing wipers, Electrical retractable side mirrors, Cruise control, Electric park brake button.

Security features: Remote alarm, Immobiliser, Smart key, Remote boot release, Electric tailgate

Exterior features: HID headlights     Yes, Front fog lamps, Sport rims Yes, 17", Reverse sensors.

Interior features: Auto climate control aircon, Rear aircon, Audio system, Audio Aux/USB Port, Driver's electric seat, Passenger's electric seat, Driver's memory seat, Knockdown rear seats, Leather seats, Leather steering wheel.

Additional features: All-round parking sensors, Bluetooth interface, Dual-zone air-conditioning

New Honda Stream

2010-08-03T09:58:00.000-07:00

This mini van is suitable for a small family. This mini van has a good shock breaker. Okay, lets visit the kitchen where the power source placed.

The new mini van Honda Stream one engine capacity 1,799 cc with SOHC i-VTEC of engine type combine with 5 speed transmission front wheel drive type. For suspension area, New Honda Stream uses the Macpherson strut type while in the rear it uses Reactive-link, double wishbone.

The SOHC i-VTEC and it engine capacity produce 140 hourse power, you get it for all sub model X, Style Edition, X facelift,Stle Edition Fcelift, RSZ and RSZ Facelift.

There also in 2.0 engine capacity, These available in sub-model Stream Gi, Stream RSZ (FWD) and RST and Stream RSZ (4WD). The Stream 1.8 X also available in FWD and 4WD drive type and also RSZ.

Introduce, Chevrolete Cruze

2010-08-01T03:31:00.000-07:00

Chaverolete Cruze is new sedan. Cruze's Technology Features Double continuous variable cam phasing - (DCVCP), 6 Speed Auto Transmission with Hydramatic with GM Triptronic, European Tuning Ride Tuning Ride, 4 Disc Brakes, Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES).

With Clear Polycarbonate Lenses headlights Chevy Cruze shots your dark ways into shiny. Its dual grillet makes this sedan more gantle and impressed stronger. Cruze also equipped with automatic wiper with Speed Sensitive Sensor. For driver and front passanger, this car already use the Dual Airbag Safety.

The 5 starred of NCAP car entrust the ABS & EBD + HBA breaking system also featured with Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control System. For more safety, the 2.0 engine size for Indonesian has made it body with Frame Intgrated Body.

For fuel consumtion, Chevy Cruze passes 12.2 Km per litter (1.6 based engine capacity A/M) with 107 hourse power but it will be more consumtive for 1.8 engine capasity based with 10.9 per litter for SS type (A), for this type, Chevy Cruze offering the 139 hourse power with 6speed transmission.

This car a long time introduced and has starting price @ $16,995 (official)

Mercedes-Benz Offers the V350, a Luxury MPV from Germany

2010-07-31T21:22:00.000-07:00

Among the sports cars lined the displays, PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia (MBI) offers the V350. Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), the German luxury.

Mercedes-Benz V350 is the latest lineup of V-Class in Indonesia is also known by the name of Viano. And its presence in Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) is a new chapter for MBI in the MPV class.

Deputy Director of Marketing MBI Yuniadi Hartono said the V350 comes to meet consumer desire a luxurious family car. "So, if during the use of Mercedes want a family car. Now, we are offering through the V350," he said when met at the Mercedes-Benz booth at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

Meanwhile, President Director of MBI Rudi Borgenheimer confess, V350 intended to rival the Toyota Alphard MPV kedigdayaan premium in the country. Because according to him, the most luxurious MPV is currently the Alphard.

"Once we noticed the owner of the C-Class and E-Class as the car turned out to have Alphard their families. So V350 can be used by their wives to wear everyday. For example, shopping or holiday with your family," he said.

Latest V350 claimed to have the latest convenience features that make its use so much fun, luxurious, and prestigious.

Carrying the 3498 cc engine, the European MPV is capable of generating power of 258 hp at 5900 rpm. Power equal to that of course is more than enough to bring all the family members of the class out of town on vacation.

In order for the passenger in it remains comfortable during the trip, Mercedes-Benz V350 equip with a roomy cabin space and luxurious. Various facilities have been provided, including 10-inch LCD with DVD player in the backseat.

There is also a cool box, Thermotronic 4 zone automatic climate control, and automatic temperature control in the rear. This feature allows the temperature in each seat can be adjusted separately.

All the luxuries that you can redeem by releasing funds amounting to Rp1, 249 billion off the road in Jakarta.

Kia Cerato Price List

2010-07-31T03:55:00.000-07:00

New Kia Cerato comes in 5 option with 2 engine capacity 1.6 and 2.0 base. For Manual series Kia Cerato offer the 5 transmitions and Automatic series it is offered with 4 transmitions. Both 1.6 engine capacity wether EX or SX have economic fuel up to 14.2km per litter while the 2.0 engine capacity based this sedan offering fuel economy up to 12.8km per litter. Both of this car have used the FWD drive type.

Futuristic and sporty style of this sedan makes this car impressed as modern car with all of its engine, features, interior, and exterior.

Prices for Kia Cerato
1.6 EX (M/A) = $ 66,999
1.6 SX (M/A) = $ 72,999
2.0 SX (M) = $ 86,999
2.0 SX (A) = $ 89,999

Mercedes-Benz Will Create the Family Car Soon

2010-07-28T00:48:00.000-07:00

Market size MPV family car or van type in the homeland, also makes premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz classmates tempted to take part. Therefore, after V350, next year will bring Mercedes-Benz V220.

V220 targeted to be marketed in the homeland, since the price will not be as expensive as his brother V350, and expect to be competitive in coloring segmented premium family car market starting next year.

President Director of PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia, Rudi Borgenheimer, disclose it. He said that, in addition to V350 are expected to be in the form of CKD, there is also his sister V220 will be more competitive.

"With prices below Rp 1 billion, V220 certainly would be attractive choice for consumers," he said when talking with the journalists in IIMS, JI Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Tuesday (07/27/2010).

Mercedes-Benz V220 powered by diesel engine capacity of 2200 cc, which
estimation, Mercedes-Benz Indonesia will send a V220 to a homeland with a range of market price of Rp 899 million.

Chevrolete Volt Ready to buy

2010-07-27T23:57:00.000-07:00

Electric cars that have long awaited by U.S. citizen Chevrolet Volt finally available in the market.

GM's first electric car will be sold in six U.S. states with prices around U.S. $ 41,000 or approximately Rp 369 million

Now for Americans who buy Volt will get a subsidy payment of taxes up to U.S. $ 7,500. However, U.S. electric car is still inferior to Japanese cars from the Nissan Leaf, which sold at Rp 300 million.

U.S. President Barack Obama could get a chance for testing the Chevrolet Volt Electric in mid-July of this when visiting the factory in Michigan.

Volt can travel a distance of about 340 miles. In the first 40-mile Volt uses electricity, and when the battery would run out Volt uses a gasoline engine to travel as far as 300 miles.

VW Up Concept will be VW Lupo at 2011

2010-07-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

Volkswagen (VW) has ever had a city car concept called the VW Up Concept. Tiny and unique shapes. Maybe this car deserves to be called retro modern design brings. And the good news is the city car will soon be mass produced with a VW Lupo.

Yet still there are differences, the most striking is the change from rear-wheel drive systems to the front wheels. The car is scheduled to debut next year in Europe, is planned to carry a small engine.

There are two options, first with a 1000cc 65 hp power and other options is a 1200 cc engine common-rail diesel engine with an output of 75 hp. This diesel engine will use technology to reduce CO2 emissions BlueMotion, claimed to be able to break the under 80 grams per km.

In addition to its launch plans next year, in the year 2012 Lupo also scheduled to be produced in the five-door versions. Special five-door version with the ability to carry more passengers, the engine power was increased. Although still going to stick with 1000cc petrol engine but with its output reaching 85 hp turbocharged and direct-injection doping.

New Nissan X-Trail GT20 6 Speed announced

2010-07-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

Japanese car company Nissan Motor Co. (NMC) beautify one variant of Nissan X-Trail SUV. In addition, Nissan also released a new type of X-Trail diesel which is Clean Diesel X-Trail 20GT with the addition of six-speed automatic transmission system.

The exterior of the X-Trail is now more beautiful than ever. There are changes on the front grille, bumper and lights have been redesigned to give the impression of machismo. Sporty impression was also pinned in the car.

Make environmentally friendly issues continue to present the Nissan diesel engine vehicles. With emphasis on diesel engines, Nissan believes that it can reduce air pollution and saving fossil earth, as quoted from the official site of Nissan, Thursday (08/07/2010).

New SUV Nissan X-Trail diesel is more enthralled with LED lights on the front and rear. It was to provide enlightenment on the other riders, especially in conditions of heavy rain.

Both Nissan X-Trail SUV is equipped with an automatic transmission 6
acceleration with the manual shift. According to the plan, the new Nissan X-Trail will be selling the latest version of the upcoming on July 16, 2010, and will be available in the showroom, the showroom of Nissan in Japan.

Nissan X-Trail diesel engine equipped with a capacity of 2000 cc. Problem workers do not doubt. Nissan has accounted for first. Parties claiming Nissan SUV engine power can compete with the new type of diesel engine capacity of 3,500 cc V6 petrol.

All four wheels Nissan X-Trail 20GT will move all or 4X4 4WD. Nissan claims the vehicle is suitable for driving in heavy terrain or offroad once did because, for the special specification is supported.

BMW X1 sDrive 20d has Launched in Indonesia

2010-07-16T06:01:00.000-07:00

PT BMW Indonesia Thursday (07/15/2010), launched the BMW X1 sDrive 20d. Diesel engine equipped with common rail injection, Sport Activity Vehicle is offered with the price of Rp688 million off the road in Jakarta. In addition, there were also BMW X1 sDrive 18i gasoline engine that priced Rp598 million off the road in Jakarta.

Toyota Auris launched in Goodwood

2010-07-14T04:09:00.000-07:00

Toyota Auris Hybrid premiering at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which took place in West Sussex, England, last week, marking the commencement of the first hybrid car sales of European production.

Five-door family car with a full-hybrid technology is taking part in Goodwood Moving Motors Show. 100 candidates for hybrid car owners are also present. They became Toyota's special guest and enjoy an exclusive test drive.

They will become the first group in the UK who enjoy the experience riding Hybrid Toyota Auris is claimed to have very high fuel efficiency.

"But it does not affect the efficiency with its performance," wrote the official description of the Toyota, Monday, July 12, 2010. Therefore, Toyota invites consumers to try the car at Goodwood Park area including the route of the famous hill climb.

The route was put up for competition racing cars High Performance is a major treat Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Goodwood Festival of Speed this year is also a reunion for fans of Toyota's rally car. Toyota presents three successful rally car in the World Rally Championship throughout the '80s and '90s.

One of the advantages offered Auris Hybrid is its CO2 emissions are very low, ie 89 g / km. This figure is very low when compared to its size cars are petrol or diesel engine which is generally above 100 g / km.

Toyota Auris Toyota Hybrid is produced at the factory at Burnaston, Derbyshire, England. While the engine was made in Deeside, near Wales. There are three models that show that Group B TA64 Celica Twin Cam, winning several rally between 1983 to 1986, Group A Celica ST185 who became champion between 1992-1994, and the Corolla WRC in 1997-1999 over 25 podiums.

Along with the rally champions, Toyota is also showing champion Nurburgring 24 hours, Lexus LFA, Sprint Series Toyota Celica, Land Cruiser that fought in the Dakar Rally and the Lexus 200h and the CT-86 FT sports concept.

Lexus Models Recalled List

2010-07-12T14:22:00.000-07:00

Exactly July 1, 2010 Toyota announced a recall should return as much as 270 000 units of vehicles in Japan with 180,000 units have been marketed outside of Japan.

The problem is in part the engine valve springs that cause the engine vibrates and then stops working even in a state car is moving. The models are drawn is a Lexus and the Toyota Crown sedan.

After a day of the Lexus division of the United States (U.S.) also announced attract 138 000 units of vehicles due to the same problem. This incident happened sedan 3.5-liter V6 engine, 4.6 liter and 5.0 liter V8, which produced between July 2005 until August 2008.

Toyota's UK division Other talk again. They say, it takes seven to 22 hours to fix the problem and every customer will be given a replacement car during the service work is still done.

An official release said Toyota, the Lexus 270 000 units which had been scattered problems in the U.S. (138 000 units), Europe (15 000 units), Tnegah East (10,000 units), China (6000 units), Canada (4,000 units), and other areas (8000 units).

Now the U.S. Lexus division publishes a detailed list of Lexus models that potentially have a problem with the model year production period.

Here's a list of Lexus drawn:

Production Model
- Lexus IS350 26 August 2005 - June 27, 2008
- Lexus GS350 24 July 2006 - July 25, 2008 and 14 July 2006 - July 25, 2008
- Lexus GS450h February 7, 2006 - July 8, 2008
- Lexus GS460 28 September 2007 - July 28, 2008
- Lexus LS460 10 August 2006 - August 4, 2008
- Lexus LS460L 23 August 2006 - August 4, 2008
- Lexus LS600h 4 April 2007 - July 29, 2008

Nissan Quest 2011 the Next MPV

2010-07-11T05:42:00.000-07:00

The family car segment growing official recognition by the world's automotive manufacturers. No exception with Nissan.

Through his official website, a Japanese car manufacturer is disseminating official photos of Nissan Quest 2011 taken from Nissan Forum Concept design.

Forum itself was first raised at the 2008 Nissan ago. And now the Quest is predicted to be present at the beginning of next year. Write Autoevolution, Saturday (07/10/2010).

By taking from the base of forums, try Quest offers the concept of the family car with a high level of quality and performance reliability and flexibility.

Previous Quest is scheduled to start production at the factory Canton, Mississippi, before finally deciding for Nissan moved to Japan where the Nissan Armada and Infinity QX56 also be produced.

For its inaugural debut, will bring the Nissan Quest in the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show next.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class introduced

2010-07-11T05:28:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz began to open-opener regarding the presence of the latest generation of the CL-Class. Even the AMG version first introduced.

Two of the newest generation of the CL-Class, the CL65 AMG and CL63 AMG Mercedes-Benz began on display in his official site, Sunday (11/07/2010).

Exterior changes are located on the front side of a revised air intake combined with a larger chrome accents. Unisex headlamp which has also been using LED technology as the Daytime running lights.

Under the Bonet, both CL65 and CL63 AMG has experienced significant changes by the German manufacturer.

CL63 AMG is now no longer supported by the 2.6-liter V8 engine but the 5.5-liter V8 instead bi-turbo. Through AMG MCT gearbox, the new innards can generate power of 536 hp with peak torque of 590 lb-ft.

While for the CL65 AMG 12-cylinder instead use the same engine from the previous generation. It's just that the output power circuitry has now reached a maximum torque of 621 hp 738 lb-ft.

Like usual CL-Class, AMG version is also equipped with advanced technology has been typical of Mercedes-Benz includes Active Blind Spot Assist, Attention Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Night View Assist Plus, and Active Body Control.

Unfortunately for the price of a new CL-Class has not been published by the Mercedes-Benz. But with the advent of official photos, then soon these sedans will soon be released to the market.

Suzuki SX4 Limited Edition has launched in India

2010-07-11T05:22:00.000-07:00

When in Indonesia has just launched the latest generation of the SX4, then in India, Maruti Suzuki was getting ready to release a Limited Edition SX4 this month.

Maruti Suzuki launches SX4 was first starting to replace the Baleno in 2007 as rival Honda City, Chevrolet Aveo, Verna and Hyundia.

SX4 is also misguided direct public attention to prove successful course Suzuki is big enough in this segment.

But the competition seems more and more intense as the presence of the Ford Fiesta that make Suzuki introduced the SX4 with Variable Valve Timing technology and a choice of four-speed automatic transmission.

Now, in order to further strengthen its market share, Indianautosblog reported, try Maruti SX4 offers a limited edition of its customers. Some additional accessories were carried out.

For example, for the exterior mounted Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVM). then there is Chrome Decals, Spoiler Bootlid, and not behind Reverse Parking Sensor.

On the inside, Limited edition SX4 cabin is wrapped in leather as well as additional reading joknya ramp.

To be able to bring this Limited Edition SX4 consumers spend required Rp4, 8 million to Rp7, 7 million more expensive than regular SX4. Launch date has not been announced, including how many units of the SX4 is only provided by Maruti Suzuki in India.

sophisticated cars for the blind

2010-07-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

Technological developments have made the blind hope of driving your own car. Researchers from the National Federation of the Blind and Virginia Tech, the United States plans to demonstrate prototype vehicles equipped with technology to help the blind to be able to drive myself.
Technology called "nonvisual interfaces" using a sensor that could help blind people do when driving maneuvers. The sensor will send information about the environment around: is there a car or an object nearby, in front or on the other line.
For many blind people, driving is considered impossible. But researchers hope that this project could revolutionize mobility and challenging assumptions that have long been restricted.
"We're looking at areas that were previously considered impossible to be explored," said Dr. Marc Maurer, president of The National Federation of the Blind, as quoted from the Associated Press (AP).
"We moved away and want to abandon the theory that blindness is the end of everything and to contribute to society," he added.
Organisani is based in Baltimore announce plans to conduct a demonstration vehicle for the blind on Friday, July 2, 2010 and, on the coast of Daytona, Florida, United States.
A blind person, which until now has not been selected, will use the vehicle along the tracks near the Daytona race track. He will try to simulate a typical driving experience.
Maurer first time talking about cars for the blind for about ten years ago when he launched a research institute organisani organization. "Some people think I'm crazy but some people believe that it is a wonderful idea," said Maurer.

270 thousand Toyota Lexus recalls

2010-07-11T04:51:00.000-07:00

Already two years ago the automotive giant Toyota knowing the type of engine problems Lexus vehicles. However, Toyota had to replace the springs to improve the Lexus engine is not thought the issue two years ago that led to a mass withdrawal of its luxury cars.

"We replaced the spring in August 2008 because he thought the situation which then becomes the issue that will not happen. Even if the small particle accidentally entered during the production process," said a spokesman for Toyota, Hideaki Homma, the Associated Press.

However, complaints from customers increasingly piling up, so Toyota decided that the action they did two years ago did not solve the problem and finally pulled their vehicles.

Starting Monday, Toyota Motor Corp.. began to attract thousands of vehicles, including Lexus models sold in different countries and also the Crown sold in Japan. Approximately 270 thousand vehicles will be repaired.

Price Juke Announced

2010-06-01T22:12:00.000-07:00

Nissan Juke. I view this crossover model months ago. Now the price has annunced in UK and it available for £12,795 on the road.

It will be more expensive if you choose the turbocharged model available from £15,695.

The price £19,995 all-wheel-drive range-topper is mated to Nissan’s XTRONIC CVT transmission, with six-speed manual mode and adds lateral torque-vectoring - a first in the small car segment and a technology that has, until now, only been found on top-of-the-range, premium vehicles.

Source: Nihoncar.com

New Collaboration MMC, Citroën and Peugeot

2010-05-10T02:18:00.000-07:00

In 2012 a new compac SUV will come from new collaboration of 3 automotive corporation. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroen are now announced to be agree to start making its new compact SUV project.

The SUVs will have specific designs for Peugeot and Citroën while sharing many components with the Mitsubishi vehicle, named RVR in Japan and ASX in Europe. Both are available in 4 and 2-wheel drie and will produced 50.000 units per year for both brands.

This new SUV will be the rival of other SUV in the world. Other SUV that may be threatened are Honda CRV, Grand Vitara, Pajero, Rav4 and others.

As additional information, the collaboration between Mitsubishi, Citroen, and Peugeot were started since 2005 and the collaboration has produced SUV Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser and others has launched n late 2010 of the Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-zero electric vehicles, based on MMC's Japanese i-MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) model.

Other collaboration of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is held with SUZUKI. This collaboration in Indonesia produce the most popular MPV from SUZUKI named APV, and Mitsubishi named MAVEN. But APV goes popular first.

Source: nihoncar.com

Panasonic CN-HX910D GPS for your Car

2010-03-16T18:28:00.000-07:00

16 Mar 10 Panasonic launches 3 GPS systems: CN-HX910D and more

panasonic-car-gps-CN-HX910DPanasonic has unveiled a couple of new GPS navigation systems for your car, more specifically the models CN-HX910D, CN-HW890D and CN-HW860D.

In terms of features the 3 systems boast a 7-inch WVGA display screen and a CD player as welll as a DVD player. The hard-drive has 60GB of storage capacity and the writing/reading speeds can be considered good. The CN-HX910D model is special because it comes with bluetooth and a Digital and Terrestrial TV Tuner so you can watch tv on the go.

The new Panasonic in-car GPS systems cost between $2,200 and $3,100.

The first car underwater

2010-02-19T17:15:00.000-08:00

its name is Squba. This car is climed that it is the first car that can move and run underwater.

Rinspeed will present its new sQuba, the worlds first diving car, at the Geneva Motor Show (March 6-16). The car is not only able to drive on roads autonomously with a push of a button (thus without a driver, passenger or further assistance), but can also transform into an amphibious vehicle which can be submerged in water up to 10 meters (33 feet). An electric motor with powerful torque drives the rear wheels, while the propulsion on the water is ensured by two propellers in the stern and two powerful jet drives in the bow propelling the vehicle under water while diving. When underwater, the driver and passenger are enclosed in the vehicle thanks to light weight body components made of futuristic Carbon Nano Tubes and are supplied with fresh breathing air by the self-contained on-board system.

Driving a car in Indonesia

2010-02-19T16:53:00.000-08:00

Hi all, carmagchine is coming back. What i want to discus today is may be something rare important to you.

Driving a car could be different in each country, thats why i posting today about driving a car.

Where country you want to visit? Car that you rent. If you visit Indonesia and wants to rent a car to mobilization from one place to others you may to adaption your self to the Indonesia rule. and you have to adaptation yourself to the Indonesian wagon.

Indonesian car is right side driver set. So if you move you car to front way, you are must in the left side.

For more information about how to driving a car in Indonesia, you can visit this site

Fatal Accident

2010-02-15T07:04:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago, I got a picture from a friend. This photo is a picture of fatal accidents that occurred in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia.

Judging from these photos can known that events during the day. Where at the time that many cars. Unfortunately I do not know for sure who the driver in this container. This is a spectacular accident that occurred at the beginning of the year 2010 in Indonesia.

The accident occurred on a road to decline. This accident may cause the brake relieved. So when the driver lost control, maybe he decided to crash the vehicle weight is on the edge of the valley so that the rate of heavy vehicles that do not hit other road users.