Reliable Toyota Hilux in Antarctica

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Friday, December 31, 2010

The continent of Antarctica does have a very extreme cold temperatures. Even to be there to pass the Moon Regan Transantartic Expedition to use a special vehicle that can be used to the thick layer of ice dilintasan.

But Toyota Hilux pick-confidence also sent up an expedition led by members of the Indian National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) to stand.

To be able to conquer the South Pole, of course be adapted to suit Hilux sesusi circumstances. A total of four units was modified by Iceland Hilux 4x4 conversion specialist.

Changes were made including the addition of a useful tool crane heavy lift equipment, and fuel reserves and in the engine much more reliable when used 4600 km for months in Antarctica.

Moreover, since the temperature there is often a liquid freezes or the diesel engine adapted in such a way that it can jet with extra lubrication and additional heating consumption.

Then Hilux uses oversized tires, which just completed the wind-pressure of 20 psi, so it was alleged that a better distribution of weight on the thick ice to deliver at the time. Course followed by a change in the suspension.

As a result, the expedition team commended the maximum load capacity is increased to 1.5 tonnes and a strong ability to pull loads weighing 3 tons to draw.
Making them much equipment and components, and carry 1280 liters fuel reserves.

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Lamborghini is working on 50th Anniversary Special Edition

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Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept (Worldcarfans)
Lamborghini understand exactly how they treat their loyal customers with a variety of surprises.

If not so long ago, they have a mini-tour at the end of production Murcielago, now that the company super sports cars the Italian center intends to create a limited edition model to produce as a form of a birthday to celebrate their existence in the world automobile industry Which has been running for 50 years held to celebrate.

Unfortunately there is no official data to launch any form and Lamborghini models special edition of this 50-year anniversary. However, the model predicted would not be far from Sesto Elemento and Aventador.

Both models are indeed Lamborghini is the next generation be prepared this bull bearing manufacturer.

Curious about how the Lamborghini 50th Anniversary Special Edition? We await further news from Pisa Affairs.

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Toyota Zelas wandering in the China Youth

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Toyota seems to realize that the present development model in China is dominated by large sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUV) and very few small car models.

Moreover, if we are that this year the best-selling model in the land of bamboo curtain, the CRV is the mainstay of the Honda SUV to consider.

For that Toyota will offer Zelas, as a new small car alternative for consumers in China can be a choice of different model cars and not just fixated on having a big SUV or sedan.

Zelas actually a rebadged Toyota Scion tC. The car carrying capacity of 2,500 cc engine can generate power to 180 hp.

Zelas Toyota aims to be competitive in the Chinese market and some areas in the Middle East, and to attract young buyers group.

For that Toyota Zelas complete with the Bluetooth function, an audio system with eight speakers, bodykit, 17 inch rims five bars and parking sensors.

Two-door car was also equipped with a fairly extensive security features such as ABS, VSC, traction control, EBD and BA.

In addition there are airbags in the back of the fist and the other eight airbags as standard equipment.

Zelas also a tire pressure monitoring system will be sold at a price of Rp224 million.

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Alfa Romeo Presents Mito Facelift In 2012

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Alfa Romeo Presents Mito Facelift In 2012
Latest news comes from Italy, Alfa Romeo Mito Hatchback preparing a facelift with a fresh new models and machines.

The car is scheduled to be launched in 2012, a small capacity engine, 900 cc use.

Alfa Romeo thinks that using a small capacity engine, it will be easy to efforts to increase fuel efficiency and emissions launch.

Although only a capacity of 900 cc, in fact the machine is capable of injecting power to 105 hp and a torque of 155 Nm.

L'Automobile Magazine wrote that the Mito, the fuel consumption figures of 4.5 liters to reach a distance of 100 km. economical 1.4 liter / km from 1400 cc engine that generates electricity with 78 hp currently being used.

The new engine is also much more economical 1.3-liter to a distance of 100 km compared with 1400 cc engine that has 105 horsepower, a machine that currently used.

If so use a 900 cc engine was in Mito, it will be a small engine gasoline engine (SGE) is the same as his 2010 Fiat 500.

This machine was designed by the Fiat group using the multi-water inlet valve technology to increase power generation controls, but economical and environmentally friendly.

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Peek at the secret power of the successor to the Lamborghini Murcielago

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Lamborghini finally ready to reveal secrets of greatness Aventador. The technical specifications of the new supercar was also released.

Through his official website, call Aventador Lamborghini LP700-4 is like. Aventador certainly gives a number of new weapons, no less efficacy to anyone behind the wheel of the car was very plain questions.

Want proof? Try looking at the guts that the Italian car manufacturer prepared. A set of 6498 cc V12 engine was ready to prove his greatness. This machine is considered state power to spit out 700 hp at 8250 rpm engine speed. Meanwhile peak torque is 690 Nm at 5500 rpm.

Those who would dare to run a full throttle Aventador is expected to be capable of the ferocity of the car engine performance monitoring, because the maximum speed can penetrate up to 350 km / hour. Accelerate from 0 to 100 LP 700-4 KPJ takes only 2.9 seconds only. Wow!

Lamborghini claims to have "brains" new Aventador for which a separate transmission Robotize Lamborghini Shifting Rods (ISR) 7-speed. New brew in this system allows for smoother shifting and the car never lost power at any speed.

Machines that fierce price freeze would require an appropriate device. Therefore the selection of carbon ceramic disc brakes 6 piston front and 4 piston in the rear is considered able to the rotation of the tire size of 255/35 R19 and 335/30 R20 to stop.

Meanwhile, from the artistic side, there are many Aventador approved model of the Murcielago. Sharp bends typical Murchielago still met. Lamborghini's just that now appear to provide additional air intake for a more in some corners of the car.

By dimension, 700-4 LP itself has a length of 4780 mm, width 2265 mm, height 1136 mm and 2.70 mm wheelbase. Although quite broad, but the agility of this car control can be demonstrated.

The trick? "Direct test yourself and feel the power of this car!" letterhead with the official website of bull from the manufacturer.



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Alfa Romeo immediately produce Giulia Sport sedan

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Giulia Sport
Italian automaker Alfa Romeo reportedly preparing a new car, Giulia release.
Actually rumor presence of this car has long existed, and always delayed the production process, but Alfa Romeo thought 'better late than never.

Before that, the manufacturer of origin Pizza Business Giula planning to take at the end of 2012. At present, the sedan is still in development phase.

This leads directly to a positive reaction to the fans in Italy, but on the other hand, the rise of the plan to the attention of the sports sedan of some competitors in Germany, mainly BMW and Audi.

On the outside, Giulia plans to use an entirely new platform, called C-Evoluzione. This chassis has a long wheelbase, which is claimed will Giulia more aerodynamic.

In addition, Alfa Romeo 159 will replace a grill on the front of the distinctive Alfa Romeo older (inverted triangle), LED lighting technology, which makes it even more sporty bodykit and 19-inch rim.

Behind the cap will encourage multiple choices Giulia kitchen. Like the 1400 cc turbocharged engine with a range of outputs from 118 hp or 168 hp.
There was also a 1800 cc variant which has an output of 200 hp. Diesel versions will be available with a choice of power from 104 hp to 200 hp.

The latter is the version of the Pentastar cloverleaf berkapsitas berkonfigurasi 3300 cc V6 with direct injection technology and MultiAir. The machine will be easy to remove power to 300 hp.

Prices for the new official Giulia has not been determined, but probably will be in the range of EUR 35,000 or approximately $ 316 million.

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Mazda MX5 Show More Modis

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Mazda is one of the Japanese car manufacturers are carefully issued a two-door sports car with a fast machine with rotating technology is legendary.

Now one of the flagship product of Mazda sports car that has sold more than 21 years, and succeeded in making one of the convertibles on the market with the sale terbatik, MX5, rumored to be present with the latest models.

As reported by Topspeed on Friday (10/12/2010) MX5 fourth generation of the car that has existed since 1989, will be built with a completely new design and look very different.

Mazda MX-5 new plan will continue to use rear-wheel drive system. But the exterior design will adopt many of the designs are inspired by Shinari concept that was introduced this year.

When launching the concept Shinari, Ikuo Maeda, design division general manager of Mazda Motor Corp. said: "This design will lead to the next generation of Mazda and several product design will lead to other elements.".

Therefore, the first product the ability MX 5 are in establishing a new Mazda design language, "Kodo - Soul of Motion". On the outside, the car roof for a view with a grille like the concept and design silhouette Shinari.

Also on the front will also be used with LED lighting technology, which combines a sporty and elegant function. Then in the interior gets aluminum inserts accent that makes it different. Some of the latest technology is also said to be perched on the interior MX5.

Under the hood of the Mazda MX-5 will be found four-cylinder engine with newly developed various engineering, so it can meemiliki power to 160 hp. To further sprinted MX5 understood that a lighter weight, less than 1000 kg.

The machine will also mengugnakan direct injection system, combined with start-stop technology, new features of the MX-5 and will help increase fuel consumption.

Dapurpacu is then combined with six-speed manual gearbox, but for buyers who want to be left foot rest, automatic transmission option available.

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