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Friday, January 18, 2013

Ford Atlas Concept: The Future of Pick Up Truck

Ford Atlas concept is an example of design, ability, efficiency and smart technologies that will be adapted by future Pickups. The theme interior of Ford Atlas Concept is about style, comfort, utility and smoothness.

Ford Atlas equip with EcoBoost petrol engine with Auto Start-Stop technology. This turbo engine will 20% more efficient and 15% lower CO2 emission rather than bigger engine.

The cool thing is Ford Atlas equip with active aerodynamic elements like Active Grille, Shutters and Active Wheel Shutters. With above combination of feature/technology, Ford Atlas is one kilo/liter efficient on gas.

The Active Grille Shutters is allocated on Ford Focus. The automatic air adjustments behind grille will be open if the engine needs extra cooling like in a traffic jam, car moves slowly or on a heat temperature. The adjustments will close automatically when the car needs aerodynamic boost when on a Toll road.

Meanwhile, Active Wheel Shutters is on the wheel. The Shutters are automatically be hidden behind the wheel when the car stop or moves slowly. When moves quickly, shutters will close automatically.

Acura MDX 2014 Prototype at NAIAS 2013

The body of Acura MDX 2014 is adapted "Aero Sculpture" style. Where the design is more aerodynamic than its old type. The roofline is 1,5 inch lower, An expensive and modern expression is reflected by Acura Jewel LEDs.

The MDX 2014 will offered in two version, AWD or FWD. The 7-seater luxury SUV is equipped with V6 3,5 L SOHC engine and Variable Cylinder Management (VMC). It is reportedly, the new engine is more efficient and high torsion.

The chassis is more lighter and rigid than the old model. The cabin is more silent because it revision on chassis. The suspension is more comfortable, Acura claimed.

Acura install some feature technology on MDX 2014 such Forward Collison Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). With such feature and safety technology, Acura is aim 5-star from NHTSA in car crash test.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Crop Weight - New Audi Q7 Is More Economical Fuel

The weight of the latest Audi Q7 will cut about 350 kg. Weight of the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was announced directly by the German luxury car manufacturer.

Previously, Audi has announced plans for production of the Audi TT super light in recent years and the city car with an efficiency of 282 mpg or about 9.9 kpl, which will enter the market in 2015. 'Diet' latest generation Audi Q7 is due to the use of multi material.

Audi Head of Technical Development, Wolfgang Durheimer, said that the latest Audi Q7 is based on the latest generation of MLB platform. Porsche Cayenne SUV and the new Bentley Continental will also borrow the same structure with the Q7.

Audi has not revealed the final specs of the new Q7 and plans to reveal when its inaugural launch.

Fiesta ST 2014 Is Not An Ordinary City Car

It seems not only the ordinary New Ford Fiesta 2014 that will present in the world automotive market in 2013. Because most powerful hatchback city car, Fiesta ST is also present in the event the LA Auto Show 2012. New Fiesta ST 2014 will deal with the Chevy Aveo RS.

New 2014 Ford Fiesta ST hatchback will be available in two models, the 5-door and 3-door. New 2014 Fiesta ST is prepared to prevent the other rivals such as the Mini Cooper S. To Prevent its rival, Ford's rely on new EcoBoost engine.

With 1.6-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder and supported 6 speed manual transmission system. This new machine will be able to produce power 197 hp with torque of 290 Nm.

A reliable engine performance is also supported by the handling system incorporating electronic technology Torque Vectoring Control system. Not only that, it is also equipped with electronic stability control like sports car style with 3 modes (standard, sport and off).

Another plus is the performance of a larger engine than the standard 2014 Fiesta. New Fiesta ST 2014 is claimed to deliver high efficiency.

Although no official statement related to the Ford fuel consumption, 1.6-liter engine EcoBoost is believed could result in fuel consumption about 6.9 lt/100 km for the manual version.

BMW New i3 EV Coupe Concept

In the development of the automotive world, the electric car (EV) will bloom made by various automotive manufacturers. And again BMW showed New i3 Concept BMW Coupe, a sporty 3-door that its faced a bit grumpy.

Although faced fierce implied in it eyes. This car is very environmentally friendly because it's a power hatchback city car. Although currently exists as a concept car, next year's the car is said to be directly produced.

It presence seemed to be faced with the Nissan which have first born this year. To produce reliable electric car, BMW has done a lot of revamp of the previous model. And the latest model of i3 is use more carbon fiber material so the weight is lighter.

Of this learning process, the New BMW i3 Coupe will have body dimensions of Ford Fiesta hatchback. That is the length of 3.964mm, 1.768mm width, height 1555 and the display 2.570mm wheelbase.

Unlike the 5-door BMW i3 concept plug-in hybrid that uses a combination of 3-cylinder petrol engine of 1.5 liters. 3 door BMW i3 Coupe rely on electric motors so it can produce power up to 170 hp with torque up to 250 Nm. Electric power will be channeled to the rear drive transmission with only one speed.

2014 Porsche Cayenne hybrid

Porsche Cayenne hybrid version or e-Hybrid will be launched in 2014. The Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) by Porsche claimed would be more luxurious and environmentally friendly.

Production of hybrid SUV itself will begin in 2014, after its facelift model was released first. E-hybrid Cayenne adopt lithium-ion battery and a 10 kWh electric motor for producing around 100 bhp (75 kW).

The electric motor is powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 that will produce 333 BHP (249 kW). The combination of these two engines will produce peak power 420 BHP (313 kW).

The electric motor e-hybrid Cayenne can travel more than 24 km (15 miles). Later, e-Hybrid System will also be offered on the model Panamera.

Mazda has released All-New Atenza

Mazda finally released All-New Atenza, the price range of All-New Atenza is from 2,500,000 yen to 3,400,000 yen including tax. Mazda company expected to sell All New-Atenza 1,000 units per month.

All New-Atenza adopted SKYACTIV-D 2.2 clean diesel engine. Mazda is really concern about brake system, so All-New Atenza is equipped with i-ELOOP. All models of All-New Atenza come with i-stop (an idling stop system).

Fuel consumption of All-New Atenza manual transmission is 22.4 km/L. For automatic transmission is 20.00 km/L.