Next year the final production of the Ford Ranger

Farewell to the Ford Ranger. Vehicles become one of the pillars of the Ford in the class will end production at its Minnesota factory next year.

Rangers' official response is no longer available in the United States (U.S.) for a new global platform is too narrow for the size of the F-150.

Derrick Kuzak, Ford vice president of Global Product Development, said the new global Ranger is about the size of the F-150 now and that U.S. buyers prefer to spend less money for a larger vehicle with greater capacity.

"But if two trucks are so close in size, why not take the M-150 companies worldwide and get rid of the Rangers in total?" Kuzak said, as quoted in Autoblog, Tuesday (21/09/2010 .)

Kuzak recorded the compact pickup market in the U.S. has declined over the past 15 years, down from eight percent of the industry in 1994 to around two percent.

Still, Ford said that, on average, still be able to sell about 75,000 a year Ranger.

"They are looking for accessible transportation in the Ford line we are and the more advanced, we offer a transportation alternative that is more affordable than it ever did," said Kuzak

F-150 uses a more efficient machine. Buyers can get a large truck with a V6 3.7-liter naturally aspirated 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. Both machines are connected to a six-speed automatic.

Ford has not released specific to the fuel savings will occur, but probably about 24.5 miles per gallon in combined cycle. Since the Ranger, F150 has a much greater capacity.

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Advanced features for creating Lexus CT 200h

Lexus CT 200h

Lexus hybrid car, the fifth, ie CT 200h 2011. This new car is the drive mode to select features as standard equipment.

This feature will allow the driver to choose between four types of driving. CT 200h plan will be displayed at 2010 Paris Auto Show later this month, as reported by Inside Line.

Lexus said the focus point select Drive Mode is "a very different character" to give more choice to the driver.

Fourth tersebur is the normal mode, Eco, EV and sports. The first three are designed for more relaxed driving, including acceleration to emphasize the interior is smooth and with minimal noise levels.

EV mode can be used for speeds below 25 km / h and distances up to one mile, with an electric motor without the help of a machine.

Again with the Eco-mode that the aggressive throttle response will reduce the throttle and amending the air conditioning system in order to make the best fuel.

As the name suggests, sports mode, the selection of the most dynamic, with faster response acceleration, higher rpm and more direct steering feedback. Lexus vehicle stability and traction control systems are used to driving fun.

Normal, EV and using the Eco-mode "hybrid blue" backlighting on the instrument panel and the indicator for the strength of the hybrid show. In Sport mode, backlight color changed to red and hybrid indicator into a tachometer.

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Lexus IS-F will be present to Save More Money Machine

Lexus

Japanese sedan Lexus IS-F designed to challenge the sedan German manufacturer, will reportedly receive a more economical engine for model year 2011. but do not worry, because the IS-F will not be a hybrid car, but a power plant that would give the Euro V emissions standards to use

Fortunately, this does not mean that the 5.0-liter V8 engine that is used will lose its power. But otherwise the machine will continue to have increasing power to 423 hp. To still have the power to drift and do run fast

This means that even the sedan to accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 4.8 seconds. And can reach top speed electronically limited to 168 mph.

Vehicles will also receive other modifications to the 2011 model year. The car comes with lights that use LED daytime running lights and features new exterior colors.

More importantly, the power will be sent to the rear wheels via a limited slip differential, Lexus claims that the vehicle is cornering will be enhanced through this feature.

Interior IS-F will also change. The sedan will be a new instrument panel, which will see the revolution take place in the middle of the dashboard. Trimming will also be updated, will be present with dark silver accents, while the front passenger seat will be comfortable.

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Suzuki Recall of 20 Thousand Units to Prevent Fires

Suzuki removal of vehicles using portable GPS NUVI. Because previously it showed the battery caused by heat and fire.

Like Ecuador Suzuki, Grand Vitara and SX4, the models are equipped with Garmin Nuvi system. Previously, the Garmin GPS has also been interesting.

"Suzuki memory of the 2008 model year 2010 for the SX4, Grand Vitara, 2010 and 2009 to Ecuador 2010, which is equipped with a Garmin nuvi 750 model, 760 and 765 navigation systems. The battery contained in the unit GPS can be very hot in release, as quoted in the legal self-evolution, Tuesday (07/09/2010).

There are about 20,692 units in North America are affected by this problem. This step was taken because the battery is too hot can cause the fire, and of course, can lead to accidents.

Japanese automakers to notify owners and make the improvements to be carried out by personnel from Garmin by replacing the battery and put the tab at the top of the battery. This will be done at no cost to the consumer. This recall is expected to begin this month.

Garmin recall includes more than 1.25 million nuvi portable GPS unit, and up to 796,000 units in the United States. Garmin company said the problem was due to a battery that is provided by third party providers that are in the range of specific date code and has a specific design printed circuit board (PCB).

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