KIA

SEOUL - South Korean manufacturer Kia, strives to become one of the largest car manufacturer in the world. However, Kia's efforts to be achieved by improving the quality rather than quantity of products.

It affirmed Kia CEO Lee Sam-ung, who said that his company would seek ways to achieve sales targets without opening new production facilities.

Kia has a target of selling 2.5 million units of cars this year, and is currently trying his best to achieve it. Lee Sam-ung talk about the plan at an event launching a new Kia Rio recently.

"Global car demand is expected to worsen. But we will launch new models, and strengthen the local promotion and increase competitiveness brand to overcome, "explains Lee Sam-ung.

To help achieve sales goals, Kia will improve product quality and raise brand image. Although current production can only facilitate the production car, Kia would rather focus on the nature of its product excellence.

"Growth is an important quantitative, qualitative growth of the fire is also important. We plan to focus on improving product quality of all variants us, "he continued.

Last year, Kia Rio the previous model is the third variant of Kia's best selling globally, with total sales of 224,942. Kia expects that number increased to 260,000 units next year with the presence of a new model .
(LATEST CAR NEWS)

Kia Focus On Quality Not Quantity

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (Autoevolution)

MUNICH - The manufacturer BMW ActiveHybrid is ready to enter the name of five to enter the production phase. The presence of BMW ActiveHybrid 5 to shift the position of the X6 ActiveHybrid which has 480 hp V8 Hybrid power because of lack of demand.

5 ActiveHybrid combines TwinPower engine 3.0 liter Turbo inline six-cylinder engine with an electric drive system and transmission system juxtaposed eight-speed automatic. The electric motor is capable of producing 55 hp and if accumulated with the power of the engine can generate power of 340 hp.

Unfortunately, the German manufacturer does not specify how the fuel efficiency figures. BMW has limited the mere mention of between 6.4 and 7.0 liters per 100 km (44-40 mpg).

While carbon dioxide (C O2) are removed ActiveHybrid machine 5 is at 149 grams per kilometer. There is the possibility of fuel efficient vehicles and environmentally friendly it will enter the automotive market early next year. (LATEST CAR NEWS)

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Released Next Year

Lamborghini Gallardo on fire in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR - Still remember the incident some time ago two Lamborghini Gallardo burned for no reason. This time, similar incidents happen again in Malaysia. Lamborghini Gallardo One unit burned for no reason.

As reported autoevolution, Sunday (09/25/2011), the events occurred when the owner of the car was passing at the Banyan Road, Bukit Damansara, Malaysia, and all of a sudden seen smoke in the rear of the car.

"I'm driving like a person driving, but I was surprised because he saw smoke coming out of the machine. After that I stopped and memilta help the person to extinguish the fire, "explained the owner of the Lamborghini Gallardo.

After a few minutes of burning, the fire trucks came and tried to ex tinguish the car. The fire was successfully extinguished, but cars still burned half his body.

"I do not know what causes the burning car. Clearly I am just driving and so far I use this car never had a serious problem, "he said.

(LATEST CAR NEWS).

Lamborghini Gallardo Burned Without a Cause in Malaysia

Volkswagen Phaeton (Photo: Autoevolustion)

MUNICH - Volkswagen has prepared a new concept car that Volkswagen Phaeton. This car is scheduled to present at 2015 and will enliven the world automotive market.

However, this is still just a concept car that was poured through the pictures and have spread in several online media in Germany.

As reported by autoevolution , Sunday (09/25/2011), the latest generation Volkswagen car comes with a design that is very elegant and practical. This car is designed with a different length and Volkswagen cars previously issued.

Furthermore, cars with this type of sedan coupe Volkswagen is claimed as a competitor to the Audi A6 and A8 in the future. With a four-cylinder with a hybrid engine, this car is ready to be a competitor Audi.

Regarding the interior and exterior design is more detail, Volkswagen still keep it secret. The reason this car is still in the planning stages and will be present in 2015.

But Volkswagen promised before entering production, specifications and price of this car will be used for community dipubliskan Volkswagen lovers around the world.

(CAR NEWS)

2015 Volkswagen Phaeton Present

Audi Q7

MUNICH - Audi decided to reduce the weight of body variants Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) Audi Q7. The car is claimed to be lighter than the previous variants.

As written Car and Driver, special diets will be conducted on all Audi vehicles in the future. Every car manufacturer produced bearing the four rings will use an aluminum base material, to ease the weight.

Audi Q7 to create a lighter body materials. The result, Audi Q7 weight can be reduced to 14 percent, or as much as 350 kg (770 pounds).

Audi wants an increase in efficiency with a lighter weight. It's just that with the aluminum material, then the price of the car may be more expensive.

Not only Audi which seeks to reduce the weight of the n ew SUV. Sekompatriotnya rival Mercedes-Benz also plans to do the same on the variant that is being prepared them.

(CAR NEWS)

Audi Q7 trimmed Weight 350 Kg

KIA Sorento

CALIFORNIA - airbag safety features to be highlighted considerable part in the world of global otomotof. After two variants attract Hyundai Veracruz and Santa Fe, now turn KIA Sorento also retract.

Kia decided to withdraw (recall) 10 600 Sorento SUV alerts 2007 and 2008 models. A problem with the activation of airbags makes Kia need to fix cars that are already in the hands of consumers.

To disable the airbag sensor, while the consumer installing a child seat on the passenger side front. Consequently, in the front passenger seat can not activate the airbag which can be bad when the accident occurred.

Damage to the sensor in the passenger airbag is triggered when an adult with a weight above the average. Airb ag warning light to be dead and showed the airbag will not work when the accident occurred.

Kia will contact the car owners who have fixed the problem. Dealer South Korean companies will reprogram the vehicle OCS to fix it. (CAR NEWS)

Airbag Problem, Kia Sorento also recallable

New Honda Civic

FRANKFURT - After a hesitant on the status of the new Honda Civic Type R, Honda has finally decided to produce the New Civic Type R and thrown into the European market.

The announcement of this production is described in the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 which is ongoing. Honda through the chief engineer, Mitsuru Kariya announced new Honda Civic Type R will be officially produced in early 2012.

Honda Cuba responded positively to the European market, especially in the UK are waiting for the Civic Type R. Although initially very pessimistic about Honda's latest generation of this car.

Currently, Honda is developing and improving terms of what will be needed to produce the new Honda Type R is. CAR NEWS

New Honda Civic Type R Produced Soon

F: Yamaha R1 2012 (Visordown)

TOKYO - Yamaha YZF-R1 Yamaha 2012 has shown to the public global automotive. Yamana still has another surprise that is a different color scheme for the YZF-R1 2012.

Yamaha spawned three different color schemes. Technical graphics creative coloring, making such motors are more fresh.

This model will be available in early 2012 with first launched in Brazil. A few days ago, revealed a picture of Yamaha YZF-R1 2012 directly from the factory.

Different with three models that just change her clothes, R1 has experienced an increase in the engine sector. Electronic Control Unit (ECU) this bike has been setup again. other than that R1 has also been equipped with traction control system (traction control system / TCS) whi ch can be tuned up to six types of driving.

While there are other changes in the nasal passages, it is to distinguish the model from 2009 to 2011. In addition to the exhaust heat resistant protective has also undergone a refresher. Yamaha is rumored to only produce as many as 2000 units in the world and will soon be marketed in the near future.

(CAR NEWS)

Make Different Color Yamaha YZF-R1 2012

F: Hyundai I30 2012 (worldcarfans)

FRANKFURT - South Korean manufacturer Hyundai inaugurated the launch of Hyundai I30 hatchback variant. This brand-new car ready to compete with the Ford Focus in the European automotive market.

Hyundai makes the Frankfurt Auto Show 2011 to launch a five-door car segment. The design is similar to that carried I30 Elantra models are present in the United States. The difference is in the front grill, and a different first called to the family variant 'i'.

Hyundai offers a choice of two types of gasoline engines from 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters, and two turbo diesel engines CRDi. All engine variants combined with manual transmission gearbox.

"Hyundai I30 generation as a family with a hexagonal face front grill and headlight design like a jewel. It adds a strong personality to the vehicle, and a sense of luxury," said Thomas Bürkle, Chief Designer, Hyundai Motor Europe.

Next year, Hyundai will also likely spawn I30 with a three-door or the sedan variant.
(CAR NEWS)

Hyundai I30 debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show

F: Maserati Kubang (autoevolution)

MODENA - luxury car manufacturer Maserati seriously working on a variant Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) by launching the Kubang concept car named. Maserati expects garapannya SUV can get a place in the global market.

This SUV has a revolutionary line of cars. The grille and grille on the front, looks elegant. There are only two folds at the top makes it look a bit like a Peugeot 508.

Production version will be based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. But the Maserati Kubang promised that will have 100 perseb Italian taste, with style, engine, suspension, brakes handling, and performance will be 100 percent sense of Maserati.

This car is the design of Paolo Martinelli as Head of Department and Powertrain Maserati. He is a person who has experience of nearly 30 years at Ferrari. And the design will be combined with the 8 speed automatic transmission.
(CAR NEWS)

Named SUV Concept 2011 Maserati Kubang

VW

FRANKFURT - German carmaker, Volkswagen AG (VW) made a breakthrough by bringing nicknamed Buggy concept car Up! at the Frankfurt Motor Show which lasts until next week. This car comes with a unique look modern but has a very strong impression.

Buggy Up! Meyers Manx was inspired by the model, a roadster that has a retro design with no doors and seating for two people. Compared with the original model, Buggy has a dimension longer (3584 mm) and width (1672 mm) but significantly lower 20mm height (1288 mm).

This concept car comes with a pretty orange color on the body combined black light bulb on the front and rear bumpers and lower body side. Design Buggy really new, just look at the headlight design and a more dynamic body. Also VW is also providing ample rear trunk. Buggy legs also appe ar more modern thanks to 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 205/40 size tires.

Although open, the inside of the cabin have been using waterproof materials. Floor drains that are placed on the side of the vehicle body is able to prevent flooding the cockpit room. Buggy seat also has neoprene coated leather so that water can flow smoothly without having flooded in the seat. If you encounter rainy conditions in the long term, to anticipate VW provides a cover that replaces the function of the roof.

Audio features such as iPod / iPhone using a portable model that can be removed at any time and this model is capable meniminalisir conceded the possibility of water when it rains. But control of the infotainment system has been designed to be waterproof. As for safety features, VW anticipated by placing the roll bar behind the seat. CAR NEWS

Buggy VW Up! unique and Modern

F: Land Rover Defender DC100 and DC100 Sport (carscoop)

FRANKFURT - Over time the look of the legendary Land Rover Defender are now made to look more fresh and modern. Even so, do not remove the character as a powerful vehicle that has been known.

It appears from the face of Land Rover Defender latest concept, dubbed the DC100 and DC100 Sport. The model of this concept emerged during the Frankfurt Motor Show exhibition 64th held 13 to 25 September.

Defender DC100 comes with a model using a roof, there are different designs on the DC100 Sport for not using the roof. Although the design looks more modern now, but the indentations showed characteristic Defender retained. A distinctive feature shown is the emblem of the Land Rover which was placed at the end of the hood.

Affairs kitchen runway, both wearing different machines. DC100 will diasup 2.0-liter diesel engine with a turbocharged four-cylinder. While the DC100 Sport uses the 2.0-liter gasoline engine with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a sporty transmission system.

Land Rover claim the machines will be configured in parallel with a hybrid engine. The engines will be mated with eight speed automatic transmission and use four-wheel drive (All Wheel Drive / AWD) with Disconnect driveline features to improve fuel consumption.

Land Rover plans to model the concept of DC100 and DC100 Sport will enter production phase in 2015.
(CAR NEWS)

This He Looks New 2015 Land Rover Defender

Ducati Streetfighter 848 first rolled in 2008 and then in the event Milan Moto Show. The innovative design puts this bike as the Most Beautiful Motorcycle in 2008.

New Ducati Streetfighter 848

Ducati went on to design the next generation of Streetfighter. The results present New Streetfighter 848 which will be prepared Italian sport bike manufacturer is to be launched into the market.

Display New Streetfighter 848 2012 has been revealed. Wearing a brilliant 848 Testastretta engine 11 degrees and claimed to have a better chassis geometry, while increasing system DTC (Ducati Traction Control).

Ducati 848 EVO power capable of spraying power of 119 horsepower at the rear wheels and torque of 63 lb-ft of torque. Design Ducati L-Twin engine has been designed to be user-friendly with power delivery is smooth and flexible.

Large motors will be launched in November 2011. Ducati also prepared two variants with colors such as red-black color, black and yellow also highlight the aggressive Streetfighter. CAR NEWS.

New Ducati Streetfighter 848, Comes in November

BMW Develops Primary Light Laser Tech

When other automotive manufacturers continue to develop and refine the technology Light Emitting Diode (LED) to be used as vehicle headlights, BMW has been a step forward. German car manufacturer is developing laser-based lighting systems.

This system relies on a series of laser diodes to create a beam of energy that is converted into visible light generated by the fluorescent phosphor material. This technology is believed to be able to present better lighting than traditional LEDs.

Because the laser system is capable of producing bright light that reaches 170 lumens compared to only 100 lumens LED but with a more efficient energy consumption.

If development goes according to plan early, this laser-tech lamps can be realized in production vehicles within the next few years. We'll wait. CAR NEWS.

BMW Develops Primary Light Laser Tech

Nuclear-powered car

Search of alternative fuel to propel the vehicle continues to be done. Scientists at the company's research and development of Laser Power Systems has developed a system of turbine-driven electric generators thorium-based lasers.

Thorium is a radioactive metal lighter with an atomic weight 90. In other words, this is a nuclear-powered cars. The principle works is very simple. Thorium is used to generate heat that produces steam in a closed cycle.

Steam is then moving the generators. Because it only takes a thin sheet of aluminum foil to prevent radiation leaks, so the mini-reactors are very safe to use as a power vehicle.

According to LPS, a unit of power, capable of generating 250 kW of power equivalent to 335 hp with a weight of less than 227 kg. According to its inventor, Charles Stevens, per gram of thorium has an energy equivalent to 28,390 liters of gasoline.

As a result, with only 8 grams of thorium can run the average car for 5,000 hours or the equivalent mileage of 480,000 miles or over the life of the ideal vehicle itself.

LPS was not alone in this affair. Cadillac had introduced a thorium-powered concept car at the Chicago Auto Show 2009 and designed by LORUS Kulesus.

The vehicles did not have nuclear power reactors from Thorium is actually functioning. However, someone at General Motors have been thinking about an interesting idea to create a concept car for the show.

Nuclear-powered car

Lotus Evora

LOTUS Evora released a special edition as a tribute to the late Freddie Mercury, vocalist of the legendary British band, Queen who died of AIDS twenty years ago.

The car will be auctioned at a birthday party last weekend and the results will be sent to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, a charity for HIV-AIDS, which was established by the manager and his band mates after his death.

Special edition cars are the only whitewash in pearl white with red and gold racing stripes. The color is inspired costume during roll Mercury Magic Tour in 1986.

While the interior carries the color yellow and the British Union Jack flag motif in the seat backrest. Auction itself was held today, Monday (5 / 9) at the Savoy Hotel London, England.

Operations Director Gino Losato Lotus Company said it is very excited to help raise money for the foundation Mercury Phoenix Trust. "We hope the car fell into the hands of a collector who loved it." CAR NEWS

Lotus Evora for Remembering Freddie Mercury

Good news for lovers of small cars. Hyundai is ready to launch a new variant Veloster 2012. Reportedly, Hyundai Veloster ready to compete with Honda CR-Z.

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik mentioned that will be released with the official Volester USD17.300 or about Rp148 million to the price the United States. This price is cheaper than USD2000 claimed Honda CR-Z.

Even Veloster room cabin offers a larger car. Hyundai also claims its new flagship is capable of penetrating 40 miles per gallon on the highway.

Hyundai Veloster is a combination of coupe and hatchback with three doors functional. Veloster using the all-new engine Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder, as a variant of Hyundai's smallest machines that use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI).

Gamma 1.6-liter engine capable of producing 138 horsepower at 6300 rpm and maximum torque of 123 lb.-ft. at 4850 rpm. GDI also uses features of Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing, gas control, roller chain timing, variable induction and anti-friction coating innovative CRN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and a layer of Diamond Like Carbon (DLC).

Hyundai is committed to make the Gamma engine reaches the level of lack of waste of high fuel, combined with six-speed manual transmission.

CAR NEWS

Hyundai Veloster Cheaper Than Honda CR-Z