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Pride of GM products which go on sale to the public at the end of this year, the Chevrolet Vol, released at a price $ 41,000 (U.S.). Prices are quite expensive for the American public. For that also, in order to boost the production Volt, GM will also rent it out, $ 350 per month or Rp3, 1 million. Similarly announced Joel Ewanick, Vice President GM to the United States last Tuesday.
As a new-tech cars, American consumers try to compare the Volt with Nissan Leaf, a Japanese product that only relies on pure electric energy. Nissan itself – to boost the population and of course production – will also do the same strategy, Leaf renting cars to consumers who want to try it first. For this, Nissan offers a price of $ 349 per month rent.
Meanwhile, U.S. media reported, the GM will apply strategies to lower the down payment $ 2,500. Estimated retail price of this car down to $ 33,500 by using a federal tax credit of $ 7,500.
8 Years Warranty
Regarding the announcement of the selling price and rental Volt, an automotive analyst was quoted saying DetNews.com, retail prices must satisfy the consumer who is less comfortable buying a new car with an expensive price and use lithium-ion batteries. Therefore, to prove the greatness or the endurance of the battery and propulsion systems, manufacturers provide warranty of eight years or 160,000 km.
Volt price is U.S. $ 8,000 more expensive than the Nissan Leaf. Heavy work to be done to market GM cars, which should provide an explanation differences in the two types of cars to the U.S. consumer.
Leaf is a car that only rely on batteries and can only be used for a distance of 160 km for all the contents of the battery. While the Volt is only 64 km when using electric power, but can be extended up to 480 km with a gasoline engine.
“Strategies Volt, claiming his car better than a pure electric,” said Joel Ewanick. “People will be looking for a real car and do not want to go home late because must charge the car in the workplace,” he continued.
Volt gasoline engine began life after the stored energy of lithium-ion battery is reduced to 70 percent. Volt is actually a series hybrid car. To drive, the wheel is driven by electric motors only. While the gasoline engine is used as a generator or to charge the battery in order not to come up short.
Volt goes on sale later this year in Michigan, California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas and Washington DC before it is marketed nationally 12-18 months later.
Consumers in other states can be ordered from a dealer in one market that was launched, with the requirement to take his own unit. Facility rental is also only available in places or dealers who gets priority first launch. GM Volt plan to make 10 000 in 2011 and will be increased to 30.00 units.

Still remember the concept car Hyundai i-Flow (HED-7) has ever shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 some time ago? We’ve reviewed that many fascinating concepts to be displayed only once in a while and then sent to museums. Hyundai tends to create a draft to be produced with almost the exact same shape.

This reinforces the truth of the news circulating that says that the Hyundai i40 will be introduced in the form of four-door coupe. And according to Auto Express sources, the car will be based on i-Flow (HED-7) concept. He will compete with Volkswagen CC at a price of about U.S. $ 6,960.

Estimated to consist of engine choices diesel-powered 1.7-liter 115 hp and 140 hp, and 1.6-liter gasoline engine. The machines can be juxtaposed with six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic.

If indeed he used the design HED-7, in addition to its stunning design, he has an amazing aerodynamics fisiensi with figures 0.25 Cd (coefficient of drag). According to news circulating Hyundai four-door coupe will launch i40 in 2012.

Sections AC condenser on a very important role in cooling the room. Inside condenser Freon cooling process occurs, so that the room will feel cold when the cooling was removed through the blower. But, what would happen if the condenser itself is in a state of heat? Because the “fry” the sun, for example. Surely the process works a little disturbed. At a minimum, it will take longer to cool the room.

Well, assumptions such as what prompted Mario Hartato perform a simple solution when hot due to the cabin car parked in the sun. To cool the cabin, Mario not only opened the window wide open to heat the air temperature inside the cabin get out and change (circulated) by the new air. In order to cool down faster, he also poured water into the air conditioning condenser. “The duration of approximately 1-2 minutes,” said mario. According to him, with the addition of the above, working in a cool room air conditioner could be more perfect.

But, “This condition is only for cars that are very hot sun drying,” he said. Although this way better and can assist the work of cooling, AstraWorld give a small note. We poured water into the condenser in the middle of the engine is running, should still be careful to prevent water flush not affected the other parts. For example, water on the fan is rotating so that the water on electrical wires.

Prudence is only to prevent side effects if the parts exposed to water. Effect of water spray on the performance of AC in the above manner is actually very similar to what happened after AC cleaning. Just look at AC’s house. Each time the air conditioner in-house service, cleaning must be done by pouring water condenser pressure. Sprays will be eroded dust or dirt on the condenser grille. With a clean condenser conditions, automatic performance in the cool room would work better. So, to help the performance of car air conditioner, you can perform a similar manner. For example, when washing a vehicle, you might as well spray pressurized water to the condenser grille. But do not forget. Water spray is what we do when the engine died.

After the BMW M5, Audi RS6 super sedan turn now stopped production. This was reported by several online automotive media. While the Audi did not provide an explanation of its product discontinuance plan on this one.

Explained also, Audi RS6 began to stop production at the end of the third quarter of this year. The car was first introduced April 2008 and performed with the estate or station wagon form.

Discontinued RS6 production only for a while. Will be back again as the A6 is scheduled to begin to make its debut early next year. The possibility was introduced at the Geneva car exhibition in 2011.

RS6 that will stop this, use a V10 engine, with a capacity of 5.0 liter, twin turbo 579 PS and generates 650 Nm of torque.

RS6 is one of the favorite cars of the modifier. Machine is equipped with 7 radiators and four electric cooling. With automatic transmission tiptronik, RS6 capable of doing sprints from 0-100 km in 4.6 seconds and 0-200 km only 12.7 seconds.
It is estimated that, for future generations, Audi will reduce the capacity of the machine, equipped with turbo V8. Or exactly like the BMW M5 and X6M against, using the 4.4-liter engine, 555PS V8 engine that produces power.

Last week BMW M5 E60 production stopped in anticipation F10M5 made under the Series-5 tebaru. which uses 5.0-liter engine, V10-powered 516 PS and 520 Nm of torque, far below the Audi RS6.

South Korean car maker CT & T did not want to miss tasting the electric car market which began to form in North America. They will invest 21 million U.S. dollars (USD 199.1 billion) to build small electric car assembly plant e-Zone in South Carolina.

Plant capacity 30 000 units per year. For the first phase, production will be at the level of 10,000 units with the help of 370 new workers.

CT & T plans to make happy torn South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, mainly related to the region used as a base for production of environmental friendly cars. Besides, the factory will certainly be improving the local economy.

“This vehicle is an excellent choice for work and play in the same area in a form that fits. The public the wrong idea of them expect the electric vehicle industry can provide the same thing with conventional cars. In fact, it is difficult to achieve on saving behavior,” said Artie Perry, Chief Operating Officer of 2AM (CT & T’s business partner), as reported auto evolution, yesterday.

This electric car will reportedly go on sale from the price of 13 000 U.S. dollars (USD 117.6 million) and targeting to the urban. Must not be the main speed in this vehicle because the maximum speed of just 68 km / h and can travel up to 107 km every time the battery is fully charged.

“When you’re working and have a fixed income, could not take the risk of having a vehicle that could be detrimental. The potential of this car market reached 38 million people today,” lid CEO of CT & T Joseph White.

Maybe you just travel a lot with the car carrying the children of the holidays. If you have time, there was nothing wrong with the vehicle so check back in a fit condition.

Concentrate checks, in addition to doing well on the machine components under the body such as the tie-rod, suspension, and brakes

Moreover, during the trip, the wheels (especially front) could hit the holes, bad roads, or beat a hard object. If it this way, the legs of risky taxable impact. To ensure normal conditions, try to feel the steering wheel vibrate at high speed racing.

Or the wheel when removed from the hands of our run to the left or right. That means the legs need spooring car, in the form of re-adjustment on the steering angles, such as camber, caster, and toe.

But before spooring and balancing (wheel), first check the condition of the feet such as tie rods, tie rods long, and other parts. Because, if there is any damage, even when in-spooring results are not perfect.

After the legs, moved into the engine. Find the potential leakage of oil or water from the radiator. Make sure all the engine dry of oil and radiator water seepage.

After the long walk, usually evaporate quickly and dilute the oil when the engine in very hot conditions. Notice the bottom of the cylinder heads and engine blocks. When you find seepage, quickly replace the gasket.

Then check the radiator, ranging from hoses, lattice, and the reservoir tube. If no leaks, check your battery water and make sure the water volume is at maximum level.

Furthermore, the V-belt, make sure the conditions. If the slack will be squeaky sound when the accelerator is pressed. Do not forget to also clean the air filters with a compressor wear sprayed from the inside out. Lastly, clean the injector with the injector cleaner.

Toyota pulled back 91 903 Crown and Lexus luxury vehicles in Japan on Monday (5 / 7). This time the problem is damage to the valve springs and the most important components of the machine caused the declining quality of new cars. “We are sorry to inconvenience our customers. We hope to fix the problem as quickly as possible,” said spokesman Paul Nolasco, Toyota Motor Company.

Toyota vehicles are drawn Lexus cars produced between July 2005 until August 2008, like the Lexus GS350, GS450h, GS460, IS350, LS460, LS600h, LS600hL, and Crown models. Analysts said the withdrawal was worsen consumer confidence, after Toyota President Akio Toyoda, vowed to shareholders to improve the quality checks on vehicles. “So it’s hard for consumers to believe in Toyota, seen through the eyes of consumers as promised,” Shotaro Noguchi, automotive analysts from Nomura Securities Co..

Quality problem facing the world’s largest car manufacturer, affect the image of Toyota which is trying to get out of a massive global recall. Since last October, Toyota has attracted more than 8.5 million vehicles due to various problems, including problems on the accelerator, brake, and a damaged car rug.

Therefore, car manufacturers based in Japan was fined 16.4 million dollars, or approximately USD 147.6 billion in the United States, because it is slow to face the problem of withdrawal their vehicles. In addition, Toyota also faces more than 200 lawsuits in the U.S., is associated with the accident because of a damaged car, Toyota’s vehicle sales price fell, and the decline in share value.

You want to buy a second car but confused in choosing the right car? Perhaps these nine tips can help you.

Here are tips on buying a second car:

1. Before buying a car, try to see how your driving habits, your needs. Cars purchased must meet your needs.
2. Check your wallet, make sure your pocket enough to pay vehicle taxes, and insurance (if any) your car. Prepare wallet also if your car needs more care after your first purchase.
3. Learn car models, the prices through advertisements in local newspapers.
4. If you intend to buy a used car with a loan, calculate what the price of the car once before, and what the price of the car from the lender. Counting was also expenditure will you spend each month, the term of the loan, and interest on the loan. Make sure you understand the loan contract before signing the credit.
5. Check the condition of the car thoroughly. Check if there is a rusty that may arise on the body or engine, or marks on body collisions.
6. Do a test drive of the car that you will buy, on a different road terrain conditions.
7. If you need to rent mechanics to test the used car you seek. Browsing through the internet can also be an option.
8. Ask for maintenance records to a used-car garage. Check into the first owner of the car if the car is held by the second. Also check the odometer, many car dealers who deliberately reduce the mileage recorded on the odometer.
9. Also check all the documentation and warranty if the car is still there.

Stop-start system is more widely used by car manufacturers on their latest products lately. In fact, two-wheeled vehicles also began to follow-up. For example, Honda PCX. Only, with a different name (idling-stop).

Nevertheless, the diesel engine, the system is not very much utilized. Parties, to restart (turn back) machine, it takes more power than gasoline. This could cause the battery is overdrawn. Or, if you want to use large-capacity battery, will add weight.

“E-booster”
Car manufacturers which states have succeeded in using the stop-start on diesel engines is the PSA Peugeot Citroën of France. They use ultra capacitor to store electrical energy, which helps the battery start the engine while shorthanded. Therefore, by the PSA system called e-booster.

In addition to its main task as a stop-start system is activated, when a car slid on a jammed city streets or a lot of red lights, e-booster can also help turn on the engine when cold (early morning).

In stop-start system-PSA diesel engine called the e-HDi-motor is used which also functions as a starter alternator (integrated starter and alternator). Valeo starter-alternator that generates artificial 2.2 kW. Equipped with electronic power system (inverter).

Explained, the PSA will use the i-phase feature in the first-in 1.4-liter diesel engine and 1.6 liters. Machines are also improved, among other turbocharger lubrication system, increasing the pressure injection pump, crankshaft bearings, flywheel and strengthened with two weights.

There’s also the alternator voltage control that produces regenerative charging to the battery when the driver lifted his foot from the accelerator pedal (deceleration). PSA Ultrakapasitor used this capability Farad/5V 600 works, which derive energy from the car electrical system.

Actually, the e-booster also functions as a support of the electrical system. By using this system, for the 2.0-liter diesel engine, no need to use a 100 Ah battery and of course will reduce the weight of the vehicle. In fact, can also be used to drive the power steering when the engine died.

If you are superrich, a quote from Kurt Strand, a boat manufacturer in Sweden, is of course very interesting. Buy a superyacht, also called the “Bond” yacht, because its shape is very futuristic and aerodiamis supercar will get one free. Therefore, the total money must be spent for a yacht that is named Strand Craft 122 is 25 million U.S. dollars, or USD 225 billion.

‘Very fit for James Bond, “Strand said Kraft, founder Kurt Strand, about this yacht. Supercar offered the same color with his yacht, which is metallic. So if both are juxtaposed, very harmonious.

Yacht designer named Strand Craft 122 is a 33-year-old young man who was born in the United States and lived in Sweden, but British citizens, namely Eduard Gray. About yachts and cars, according to Gray, was inspired by the lines and grooves Ferrari Testarossa.

38 meters long yacht with interior was designed with the concept of Art Deco and can be made in accordance with the tastes of order. There are four large rooms, including for the reception and salon, as well as fun for the crew cabin. Understandably, LED 52-inch television equipped with a sound system from Bang & Olufsen in all rooms.

Bonus supercar, assembled by hand, V12 engine, twin turbo, 880 PS and generates power. Capability up to 375 km was encouraged. Amazingly, if you want to slide into the sea, supercars do not need to be left on the beach. Can be inserted into the yacht, which provides a special garage for cars. So, anchored anywhere, can be directly used car.

This superfast Yacht 14 000 PS and able reach generates fast speeds of more than 50 knots or 100 km / hr. All were obtained by using the MTU Series 4000 diesel engines and two Rolls Royce jet.

Although as yet know when it will be produced, if there are potential buyers interested, the Strand is ready to meet. Ascertained, yachts and cars can be sent before 2013.