BMW 6 SERIES

At 6-Series Coupe Concept on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010, BMW actually deploy the latest generation of image data and the BMW 6 Series open roof.  Two variants of the BMW 6 Series Convertible, 650i and 640i officially launched at the Detroit Motor Show in January next year.

Series-6 These new 74 mm longer, plus 39 mm and width 9 mm lower than the previous generation.  New Dimensions: length 4894 mm, width 1894 mm and 1365 mm high.
Wheel axis distance also increased 74 mm to 2,855 mm.

NISSAN QUEST MINIVAN

Besides displaying Allure concept sedan and Murano CrossCabriolet at the party's eccentric LA Auto Show 2010, Nissan Quest minivan also carry 2011.  This family of vehicles built using the Nissan D platform and supported 3.5 L V6 DOHC engine that has 253 HP power.

In terms of design, the fourth-generation Quest was more eye-catching.  With sliding door model (sliding door) and improved interior quality, marketing in the U.S. starting early next year.

Has a length of 5.1 meters and with a wheelbase of 2.99 meters, the Quest is very convenient for vehicles 7 passengers.  The process has been contrived into the cabin more easily after opening the passenger door and sliding model was changed to the back door lift model (for the SL and LE models).  Plusnya value, the door is also equipped with intelligent key as standard features.

GM Sales Reach Highest in China

One of America's biggest carmaker, General Motors (GM), record the glorious achievements at the end of 2010.  Sales in China over 1 million units and was recorded as the first manufacturer, achieved the highest sales level in the world's largest automotive market.  Bloomberg reported on Thursday (16/12/2010).

According to GM's partners in China, SAIC Motor Corp., GM's Buick Lacrosse will deliver to the buyer in Shanghai.

GM said last month it hoped to sell 2.3 million units, including product minivan, this year and will be increased 15 percent in 2011.  For the principals car based in Detroit, China is a potential market and the largest in the world.

VW lunch electric taxi concept in london

Major cities in the world continue to improve the environment cleaner and more energy efficient by introducing vehicles that do not cause pollution.  Vehicles are not only targeted at private users, as well as the leased fleet, such as taxis.  One of the major cities of the world are aggressively improving the environment right now is London, England.  In addition, the compact size of the cab or practical.

Kamarin in the city, VW launched a Taxi Concept is created based on the Up or Lupo city car, produced in the future.  More precisely, it is Milan's taxi Taxi VW Concept that was introduced in Germany in April.

Taxi Concept with two-box body structure - like a minibus - the brainchild of Klaus Bischoff, VW boss on the design team.  Bischoff also launched a taxi directly at the heart of downtown London.

Electric Power Steering with Termosplatik Connection

Nexteer Automotive, manufacturer of the steering wheel, power steering and axle from the United States announced, managed to develop electric power steering (EPS) that is not noisy, efisiens and able to produce "feedback" or a better reaction from the driver.

Explained, the latest EPS-connection system in pairs (coupling) made of flexible plastic to replace steel.  With this addition, but can reduce noise, also lighter weight.  Hence, Nexteer said, the latest EPS is suitable for hybrid or electric car

"The electric car is not menimbulkansuara.  Well, if you use another type of power steering, certainly in the cabin, could hear a strange voice, "explained Kevin Ross, one of the inventors as well as manager in the Global Automotive Enginering Nexter.  In fact he dared to boast, his latest EPS is the most subtle of which is in the world today.

vignette Honda Civic 2012 seen Slim

For Japan Europe is a special market for automotive products. No wonder, when the Honda Civic so the spirit of introducing the concept of 2012, although in the form of sketches. This car will be on display at North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) future.

Delivered in a release that mentioned the Honda management, judging from the sketch, the prospective new Civic has a more sleek and aerodynamic profile. Civic, he said as the ninth generation with a combination of the Civic hatchback form (front) and the Accord sold in North America (as a whole). Marketed starting next spring.

Vice President of Marketing American Honda's John Mendel who will introduce the concept vehicle that was broadcast live via webcast at WWW.Hondanews / live 2011 NAIAS.

Against this new Civic, Mendel asked for two things to watch Honda. First, the Civic uses an independent rear suspension. Second, for the type R normal engine wear.

Author: Sabastian
Editor: Bastian autoblog, Autocar

toyota learn to import LIVA

After the official launch of Toyota Motor Corporation and Liva Etios in India earlier this month, would one or both of the vehicles into Indonesia? PT Toyota Astra Motor, said the center conducts research related to this possibility.

"Not yet, after launching in India we still have to benchmark first, after that first study," said Joko Trisanyoto in Sentul, West Java, on Saturday (11/12/2010).

However, signs of TAM are studying Liva is a desire to bring them to send a small team to India at the launch. Among others present Widyawati Widagdo, Head of Marketing Planning Customer Relation Division & TAM.

Kompas.com estimates, Toyota is likely to prefer a hatchback Etios and Liva to be marketed in Indonesia. That is because the luxury tax burden is 10 percent compared to the sedan model (30 percent), thus making the selling price more competitive. However, again TAM did not want to divulge the plan to reporters.

"There is no plan to get there. Moreover, there are products (Yaris) in the same segment today," Joko closed.

new crossover from Ford

One of the American car giant, Ford Motor Co. (FMC), has prepared a sports utility vehicle (SUV) medium that will be exhibited at the Detroit Motor Show, January 2011. According to sources from Ford who told Automotive News and Carscoop ahead of this weekend, it will replace the brand-new crossover Kuga crossover market in Europe and Escape (SUV) in America.

Still from the source, this new SUV is produced in the second half of 2012 and sold as 2013 models for the American market first. Ford itself has not decided whether the vehicle was wearing brand-new Kuga name or Escape, or share your name when the unit already exists. Another option, the possibility of using one name for Ford's global marketplace, such as the Fiesta and Focus.

For production, Ford has appointed two plants, each in Louisville, Kentucky (United States), and Saarlouis, Germany. In connection with the arrival of the new SUV, the plant in Saarlouis likely no longer produce the Kuga, but only focuses on the new Focus, both four-door, five-door and station wagon, plus a new SUV.

Legendary Ferrari Racing Car Auctions

Ferrari fame in the racing world will not be at present if there is no Ferrari 166 Mille Miglia (MM) Touring Barchetta, produced in 1949. Two passenger cars has become the first racing car Ferrari scent in various racing world in the era of 1940-1950's.

Well, one race car "Horse Jingkrak" this legendary event offered at auction in RM Auction in Arizona, Canada, which was held on 20-21 January 2011.

Mille Miglia has high originality, ranging from chassis number 0024 M, Ferrari's distinctive red color, including a few original components factory default. Behind the crumpled hood of 1995 cc V12 engine powered 140 hp at 6600 rpm rotation that still works perfectly.

Organizers are hoping this car auction can be released for 1.9 million U.S. dollars-2, 4 million U.S. dollars (USD 17.1 billion, USD 21.6 billion). This figure is quite high for an antique car. However, seeing the value history, price it might be achieved.

In addition to 166 MM Touring Barchetta, still there are 10 other Ferrari to be auctioned next month (January 2011). Among Ferrari 365 GTB / 4 Daytona Spyder production of 1973 which only have 25 units in the world.