Low price of Renault for economic crisis in Europe

Paris - cheap car is one of the backbone of Renault. The number of sales in the segment entry level car has sold over 685,000 units last year. This means that nearly a quarter of all Renault's sales figures which reached 2.6 million worldwide.

The crisis in Europe makes car manufacturers there to choose other markets such as developing countries. French manufacturer Renault, will produce cars under USD 3 thousands to gain further insight-poor and developing countries.

Similarly, the French daily La Tribune reported as released by Reuters on Wednesday (23/11/2011). Apart from developing countries, the car will also be released in Europe.

To develop the car of Renault working with Nissan. Cheap car would be like Logan and Sandero car.

2013 mustang and Shelby GT500 apply Ford's Track Apps

Dearborn, - Expansion of new information is to use an application that has been widely used on a smartphone, especially based on Android. One of the producers who will use it is Ford. The application was called by Track Apps. His job is not only to calculate fuel consumption, as well as the ability of the vehicle.


Development of computer technology, making the car manufacturers increasingly easy to present a variety of information about the vehicle. Now, the car is not only equipped with a speedo and tachometer. The latest information, can tell a fuel consumption average and the distance that can be taken for the rest of the gasoline in the tank.

Drivers can also access the records with the ability to use the menu guide which is operated via buttons on the steering wheel.

Although shown on the Shelby GT500, Mustang Boss 302 and Mustang 2013, but the debut of the application is precisely the latter model. The application was presented on proficiency level 4.2-inch LCD screen located between trachometer and speedometer. Operational use sensors that already exist on the car.

The application can be used to measure and display information such as, the force G (gravity) which produced the car when turning, acceleration from 0-30, 0-60 and 0-100 mph (miles / hour) and 1 / 8 and ¼ mile. Also to measure the acceleration from rest, up until a certain distance. Can also be used to measure the performance of brakes on the speed of 60-0 or 100-0 mph and can be converted to metric.

Modified luxury pickup from BMW 730i sedan E32

KLEIN GLADEBRUGGE, - Surprisingly, the luxury pickup, BMW 730i sedan E32, does not provide tub wall as a safety item to keep from falling. The reason, the edge positions are used to attach a round rear lights extends downward. If interested, the owner sells the Euro 4500

BMW models this one may be said to be odd. Because the 730i pickup 9picup) or flatbed, never manufactured by BMW. Surely, a premium pickup a used car dealer who sold "PKWundLKWankauf", Germany is the result of modification of output e32 730i sedan 1989 bermedin 6-cylinder, inline, 3.0 liter engine that produces 188PS power. This car is still using a 5-speed manual transmission.

Previous owners to choose the display model of a luxury sedan than a pickup truck for no apparent reason. The roof was cut from the B pillar so that leaves room front cabin. Former rear cabin with a base plate made ​​like landing on the bottom and sides inside. Not to forget also 6 point roll-bar as a safety.

Toyota Aqua or Prius C will be launched in the U.S. and Europe early next year

TOKYO - Judging from the look, Toyota seems to target young consumers as its target audience. After debut in Tokyo, Toyota Aqua or Prius C will be launched in the U.S. and Europe early next year.

Besides relying on the three concept cars at Tokyo Motor Show event, in December 2011, Toyota will also open Aqua debut. Hatchback is a "sister" the youngest of the family Prius to U.S. and European markets will be named the Prius C.

Aqua will complement the two Prius Gen-3 and Prius V that have been launched earlier. The shape is more compact, with a length of 149.18 mm wheelbase is shorter than the standard model is 2.550mm. While the size of the width and height are relatively similar, ie, 1694 mm and 1445 mm.

Toyota claimed Aqua is more aerodynamic and more aggressive design with a thinner line of bumpers, fog lights and grille triangular shape is more "simple". The stern is also fresher.

Prius C's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, the pride of Toyota's technology. Blending the 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor which receives power from the intake of lithium ion batteries. Indeed, there has been no official data how the power generated Aqua.

Aqua generated power potential can indeed be smaller, but the consumption is predicted to be more efficient than the previous Prius recorded 50 MPG or 21.2 km per liter. Toyota claimed, in addition to attracting consumers from the consumption of fuel economy Aqua have other weapons, namely technology.

For safety, Aqua comes with a 9-airbags, including on the steering wheel audio controls and Bluetooth connectivity for phones. Alternative additional feature is Etune prepared. Touch-screen entertainment system that can access the radio via the internet, browsing web to read email.

New Car: 2012 Chery QQ

The QQ maybe a common car in China, but its outing at the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show was a rare event indeed, you see Chery never shows the QQ at major events. We’re not sure why Chery don’t like to show the QQ, perhaps due the QQ’s murky past as one of the first Chinese cloned cars where the QQ had a striking resemblance to the then Daewoo Matiz/Chevrolet Spark. However, for 2012 the QQ has had a slight makeover ahead of a new generation coming in 2013/14, which will leave the below car to soldier on for a few more years. The exterior has received a black ‘Triumph style‘ safety bumper around the front end but the rear end seems largely the same. The interior has had a workover and seems a lot less rough than before.

Engines for the new QQ will be the same as the old QQ, so a basic 800cc rising to a range topping 1.3L with a 1.0L in the middle.

Even though the QQ is now nearly a decade old, we think it will still continue to be Chery’s bread and butter car.

Thanks to: China Car Times

New Car: 2012 Hyundai i10 Blue Drive LPG

Hyundai has launched an LPG variant of its i10 hatchback, called the i10 Blue Drive.

This model comes with a factory-fitted LPG kit that has a 34-litre LPG tank while the conventional petrol tank has a 35-litre capacity. According to Hyundai, the LPG-kit is ARAI certified and is impact resistant as well. It is also certified by DOE (Department of Explosives). The LPG-kit is also backed by a two year warranty.

The i10 Blue Drive is priced at Rs 4.2 lakh for the Era while the Magna LPG variant is priced at Rs 4.31 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Thanks to: Autocar India

Hot News: Lexus to Releas Small Hybrid for GS

Lexus is developing a small hybrid engine to allow its new GS luxury car to compete with more economical European rivals.

Speaking to Auto Express, Koji Sato, deputy chief engineer, product planning said: "We are working on a number of solutions to offer low CO2 emissions and these include a small hybrid."

The new GS launches in the UK in the summer but the only models will be a range-topping GS450h with a 338bhp 3.5-litre V6 hybrid and an entry-level GS250 with a 206bhp 2.5-litre V6.

A small economical and low-emissions hybrid would allow the new GS to compete against big-selling models like the BMW 520d and Audi A6 2.0 TDI, as Lexus has no plans for a diesel version. "Lexus has a strong association with hybrid and we want to continue to develop this," Sato added.

Although there are no details on the new powerplant, it is likely to sit at the entry point to the range and is likely to be a four-cylinder petrol engine mated to an electric motor. Combined power output should be around 180bhp.

Sato said the engine would have to boast fuel economy and CO2 emissions on a par with the BMW 520d, so expect the model to emit around 120g/km of CO2 and return around 50mpg.

With considerable gains in fuel economy and significant savings in tax thanks to low emissions, the new model could open the door to huge sales in the UK and Europe, allowing the firm to attract more company car drivers.

A decision is 'imminent' said Sato on the exact specification of the new hybrid engine, with an announcement expected ahead of the launch of the GS in the UK next summer.

In related news, Sato also said there is a strong desire within Lexus to produce a high performance BMW M5-rivalling GS F model, following in the footsteps of the IS F. "The GS has an all-new chassis with wider tracks, double wishbones at the front and a mulit-link rear set-up. It would make a very good base for a performance car," he added, although admitted that there are no official plans for one just yet. For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express