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Levante’s Baby Quattroporte to Launch
May 18th
Modena – Rumors about the latest model of Maserati Quattroporte is not about rumors anymore. Italian car manufacturer’s latest model may call the possibility of Levante or means “East” in Italian.
Levante are thought to be a four-door coupe. The model allows customers to choose an engine of V6 or V8. Maserati’s latest family of ZF gearbox is equipped with eight-speed automatic.
But about the specification, Maserati still keeps the secret close. Bright, “baby” Quattroporte is expected to go on sale in 2014.
Mini John Cooper Works GP is Launched
May 17th
New Jersey: Long-awaited the latest model of Mini John Cooper Works GP was finally launched at “2012 Mini United Festival” in Le Castellet, France, last weekend. This car is also called as the “Fastest Mini” which went into production later this year and is only limited about 2,000 units.
According to the British car maker, Monday (14/5), John Cooper Works GP makes “extensive use of technology in motor sport” and is designed to deliver extreme performance on the track and streets.
More recently, the car also made one circuit round the Nurburgring, Nordschleife, for eight minutes in 23 seconds. This is the More >
Chrysler to Withdraw 120 Thousand Units
May 16th
Are you automotive lovers especially the Chrysler car? There’s the latest info about your favorite car.
Chrysler will withdraw around 120 thousand vehicles in the United States to fix the electrical problems with anti-lock brakes and stability control.
The automaker was found that the power distribution center on a particular Dodge Charger or Chrysler 300 can overheat and blow a fuse. If the fuse is blown, the vehicle could lose the anti-lock brakes and stability control systems.
“This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of accidents,” Chrysler said in a submission to the National Highway Traffic Safety National.
Chrysler said More >
Google Test a Without Driver Car
May 16th
The Internet giant Google will soon begin testing a car without a driver on public roads. The car is designed to become your own pilot’s use of GPS technology and other advanced technologies.
NHK quoted as saying on Wednesday (9/5), Google has developed an autonomous vehicle along with Stanford University since 2007. The state of Nevada on Monday also issued the first U.S. license for a car driving test on the condition that at least two people were in the car.
Laser and radar sensors are also installed in the car to measure distances in order to prevent crashes. So, the driver does not More >
China Car Sales Slow Down
May 15th
Beijing – China auto sales growth rate reduce than the previous year from January to April. It is revealed by Car Trade Association of China (CAAM), Wednesday (9/5).
According to CAAM report, during the first four months of 2012 sold 6.42 million vehicles, down 1.3 percent than the same period last year. But in April, new car sales in China had increased by 5.2 percent or about 1.62 million units.
This phenomenon compares favorably with an increase of about 1 percent in March. Overall car sales in China seem to slow down. It happens because credit crisis following the economic future of More >
Neil Armstrong’s Car is auctioned
May 14th
Astronaut Neil Armstrong’s car Chevrolet Corvette 427 brand was auctioned at trading website eBay. The first human who stepped on the moon has been estimated at a collector car is worth USD 120 thousand, or about USD 1.1 billion.
Chevrolet is equipped with 7.0 liter capacity engine with a power of 390 hp is owned by Neil Armstrong on December 15, 1966 from Jim Rathman who resides in Melbourne, Florida. After that, the car is purchased by another NASA employee in February 2012. Then, the car was kept by him.
Though it was dusty and rusty, the alert condition 427 1967 Chevrolet More >
Toyota Distribute Electric SUV Car
May 13th
Toyota car launches Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the first electricity market, a popular version of the RAV4 with a range of over 100 miles and a minimum of six hours of charging time.
The car will be sold at the initial stage only in California with a base price of 49 800 US dollars, and Japanese car companies. It is hoped to sell 2600 units over the next three years.
Toyota Motor Sales USA executive, Bob Carter said the company believes the car will “attract early adopters of advanced technology, much like the first generation Prius,” Toyota’s pioneering hybrid car, which More >
Racing Car Peugeot 208 R2 to Launch
May 13th
Paris – Peugeot launched its latest sports car models R2 208, which is a modified version of the first performance of his latest super-mini, 208. Unfortunately, the race car that dominated the white color will only be sold in European markets.
As quoted Insideline.com, recently, R2 208 car has an advantage of four-cylinder engine 185 – hp and five-speed sequential manual gearbox and a modified suspension and special tires from Michelin. This car is also made in a version for asphalt and gravel roads, which costs US$ 76,000 (or USD 698 million).
For the kit package, the model is priced at R2 More >
BMW and Hyundai to Make Machine Together
May 8th
The German carmaker BMW will cooperate with Hyundai. Both companies are planning different continents to create a car engine technology.
TGDaily media proclaim, Friday (4/5), BMW and Hyundai engine is rumored to be collaborating with ultra-small 1.0 liter turbos. Son of Hyundai chairman Chung Mong-koo has met with officials of BMW in Munich, Germany, to discuss the deal.
Previously, BMW has also been working with the Japanese automotive company Toyota. Both companies provide the automotive giant’s hybrid technology in exchange for an efficient diesel engine.
Shanghai Auto Sets to Launch the First Electric Car
May 8th
Shanghai Auto is ready to start production of its first electric car on the E50 this fall. The car was first introduced in the prestigious exhibition 2012 Beijing Auto Show last week.
According to Chinese media reports on Wednesday (2/5), the largest automotive manufacturers in China which is combined with General Motors and Volkswagen plans to produce as many as 1,000 units this year of E50. This model car will be priced U.S. $ 47,500 (or equivalent to Rp 436 million). Later, this car will be marketed as an urban commuter car.
E50 features a 52 kW electric engine that can pump speed of More >