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Audi began to produce new models, A1. The German car manufacturer chose a factory in Brussels, Belgium, to assemble the hatchback, the Audi’s smallest car.

“Production and investment inaugural A1 300 million euros (about USD 3.4 trillion) at the Brussels plant is an evidence of real support to the automotive industry in Europe. We’re very competitive here in Europe and still the car business and continue to be a strong driving force for growth and innovation, “said head of Audi AG, Martin Winterkorn
VW Group subsidiary is targeting the production of 50,000 units A1 until the end of 2010. Next year, the target was increased to 80,000 units and will reach 100,000 units in 2012. Factory production capacity in Brussels can reach 500 units in two shifts per day with 2200 employees.

“Audi Brussels is responsible for the production of A1, and it is a challenge and a chance at the same time,” said Werner Widuckel, Director of Audi Brussels.
Audi A1 will start to be marketed in the near future. A1 is available in four variants, i.e. two petrol and two diesels. All engines will have an injection system and turbo, which is 1.2L TFSI (86 hp/160 Nm), 1.4L TFSI (122 hp/200 Nm), 1.6L TDI (105 hp/250 Nm), and another version 1.6L TDI (90 hp/230 Nm). The prices for Continental Blue A1 starts from 15 800 euros (about USD 182.1 million) to 21 150 euros (about USD 243.7 million) per unit.

In the ceremony of premiere production, present among others Yves Leterme, the Minister of Belgium and Minister of State Capital, Charles Picque.

Many people are amazed by the achievements Tata Motors, India lately, In addition to making the most cheap car in the world (Nano), last year and earlier this month, again a surprise, showing a prototype electric car. Last year, Tata display first electric car in Geneva Motor Show, the Indica Vista, at the beginning of this month, displaying Nano Electricity.

E-Motor
So, for the electricity drive systems, including electric motors, not made by Tata, but supplied by a Canadian company specializing in the field of electricity, the TM4. Its products are used procedure called TM4MOTIV permanent magnet motor.

According to Eric Azeroual, TM4 Business Development Manager, Tata has given an electric motor of their final designs sophisticated. The electric motor has advantages, smaller, lighter and cheaper so it is suitable for all electric cars or hybrid vehicles plug-in.

Electric motors or e-bike has produced by company in recent years. Comparison between weight and power is the best in its class. TM4 itself is part of Hydro-Quebec, the company that makes hydroelectric plants in Canada. The company also has worked with electric cars to market Mitusbihi iMiEV in the city.

The company is able to produce 10,000 E-bike per year. Motor is designed from 10 kW (for a golf cart) to 660 kW (wind-powered generators and make the ship).

Europe
Last year, India’s Tata motors to buy 110TM4M?TIVE as a source of electric vehicle drive first, namely Indica Vista. Meanwhile, the # 2 Tata Motors, Ravi Kant ensure that the Indica Vista will be introduced in Europe at the end of this year.

Tata Motors also has chosen Miljø Innovasjon bought Nowergia companies to make electronic control systems. Whereas for lithium-ion batteries purchased from Electrovaya, also from Canada.

Tata Nano concept has shown that use electricity TM4 electric motor at the beginning of this month. Replace electric Nano petrol engine mounted on the rear wheel with 240 volt/400 amp motor and battery pack lithium-ion is 12 kWh developed with Miljø Innovasjon. Tata claims the Nano electric four passengers, all the contents of the batteries can be used for the distance of 160 km with a capacity of 0-60 kpj acceleration in 10 seconds.

Jump on Wheels
Great achievement that successfully created adakag make TM4 electric motor mounted directly on the wheel or hub-wheel. To maximize torque, TM4 design using inverted topology. Motor rotates outside the stator. According to Eric Azeroual, this configuration can be reaches radius of the hub to the rotor, so that the moment increases.

Also described, an electric motor that works on high rotation, 10,000 rpm, “The higher the spin motor, the energy density also increased, Smaller motor sizes and prices, of course, be much cheaper, “he explained.

For example, M? motor weighing 120 kg to produce 32 maximum powers 120 kW, or 37 kW for continue). Maximum torque 170 Nm (78 Nm continue), Comparison of energy and weight of 4.6 kW / kg. Mixture used for cooling water and glycol 40: 60. Density is very solid package for the motor from this company using flat wire coils. They have patents with shorter rolls. All TM4 electric motor designed to work with smart grid charging.

Toyota Prius hybrid plug-ins debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and marked the beginnings of Toyota hybrid car with lithium-ion batteries that can store more electrical energy than the Prius NiMH used today.

This battery allows the Prius to travel 21 km with a speed of 96 km / h only with electrical energy, without the help of gasoline engine 1.8 liter four cylinders. The first generation battery result of cooperation between Toyota and Panasonic Electric Vehicle Energy begins November produced 500 units in the assembly factory in Teiho, Japan.

It took three years to conduct testing of this battery is made in Japan, North America and Europe to ensure its performance in various weather conditions and diverse.

This December, Toyota will send 350 units of the Prius plug-in hybrid with battery to Japan and Europe. A number of government agencies and business institutions would be to lease for a certain period. January 2010, turn to the United States where 150 units were sent to selected partners around the country Uncle Sam’s.

The first group of cars was equipped with instruments and sending data collectors so that Toyota can monitor how the performance of the car and get information on how to work the car and the battery in the real world.

Toyota Prius Gen 3 was chosen as car of The Year 2009 Auto Build version. But the struggle for third-generation Prius is not easy in the face of two rivals in this climactic battle. As a hybrid car, the Prius would excel in fuel consumption than any rival. For routes within the city and highway respectively 19.4 km / l and 27.1 km / l.

Alloy 1800 cc engine and 98 dk technology Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) which carried a Prius is much better than the previous generation. Although weight 1390 kg, but the bigger engine, 1-speed transmission with automatic planetary gear and the additional power of 80 dk electric motor, the Prius is easier to drive in urban road and freeway. In fact, performance acceleration 0-100 km / hour can be reach in 11.72 seconds.

Los Angeles – introduced the latest version of the Porsche Boxster roadster light at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December. This sports car will represent the image of the creator of Porsche as a specialist for fast cars, powerful and very efficient.

This lightweight version of the Boxster is also a reflection of the success of the Porsche 550 Spyder race that has resulted in an era of new race cars 50 RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype.

It weighs only 1.275kg, Boxster Spyder is the lightest model in the current Porsche range. Of course, even soft muscles, follow this model, both the existing road for vehicles logation gay.

Specific models, Porsche do it in three versions, the Boxster and Boxster Spyder SS.

Compared with previous models, Boxster S, Boxster last 80 pounds lighter. In addition, Porsche engineers revised the center of gravity and suspension systems. This improvement has a Porsche, the control of driving dynamics and increased production.

Spyder Boxster engine brought in line 6-cylinder 3.4-liter direct-injection capacity. This machine has been in the center and not be moved by the power of 320 hp or greater than 10 model hp Boxster S.

Boxster Spyder, which also makes dual clutch technology, it only takes 4.8 seconds for the inclusion of the remainder at a speed of 100 km / hour. While the convertible roof is closed, which can accelerate the speed of the Boxster 267 km / hour.

Uniquely, even if it could run so fast, this model is more efficient because the supply of gasoline requires only 9.3 liters per 100 km.

Well, if you are interested in a message to start immediately. Because of February next year, Porsche Boxster Spyder launched worldwide sales.

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STOCKHOLM, – China as Asia’s largest country continues to improve automotive industry progress. Moreover, support from the government for several car manufacturers in the country was strong enough Panda. No wonder, offer direct cooperation eaten. As shown Geely Automotive, a producer from China is going to buy the Volvo Car Corporation.

Volvo is still owned by Ford Motor Company started to sink due to market slump in December 2008. For that, there is the scheme of selling shares to inject fresh funds into the company.

From the information obtained, in July 2009 and has occurred in-depth discussions between the parties Geely, Volvo, and Ford related to this issue. The announcement of the decision results from Ford’s negotiations will be announced next month. This is quoted Swedish newspaper, Dagens Industry.

“It is very important if this decision could be completed before the turn of the year, as the targets set Ford,” explained one source of these papers.

Until now, a Volvo spokesman was reluctant to comment further about it.

Earlier, in February 2009 came the news that the French manufacturer, Renault, also was negotiating with Ford to get a Volvo. Ford bought Volvo in 1999 worth 6.4 billion U.S. dollars, and now they are ready to dump the brand from Sweden that by 6 billion U.S. dollars.

FACELIFT committed to the duo Mazda SUV is not only true in appearance only, the degree of performance and comfort, too, increased.

Mazda brand reputation in Asia’s rise and fall. but CX-7 and CX-9, Mazda’s brand image soared. The existence of a duet Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was enough to help the development of the Mazda brand, particularly in terms of sales. Maintain existence, the company Mazda (MMI) to bring face-lift version of the CX-7 and CX-9 in the market SUV. there is some changes in the face and the convenience. But the bright, two SUVs that Mazda is still carrying capacity of each engine 2300 cc for the CX-7 and 3800 cc for the CX-9.

About the role of Mazda CX-7 and CX-9, Yoshiya Horigome, President of MMI commented that this was the second vehicle received warm enough since it first launched. “Their contribution (CX-7 and CX-9) is very significant. Not only from sales, but also brand awareness, “he said. Horigome added, the success of football exploits vehicles are often called premium SUV that lifestyle because it gives driving experience. When consumers tried for the first time, the sensation of Zoom-Zoom Mazda promised felt instantly.

“Many consumers are enthusiastic response to these two models. And we feel proud. This is the time to provide a more powerful experience with the optimal comfort of the CX-7 and CX-9 new, “Horigome said. Excess New CX-7 and New CX-9 from the previous version lies in the innovation foglamp and spoiler. Two innovations that make it look more and more New CX elegan. But, still the same passenger capacity. New CX-7 five-passenger capacity and the New CX-9 seven-passenger capacity.

“Currently, there is a trend shift in the use of SUVs, especially for SUVs no longer fond premium. Customer’s driving his SUV for off-road and adventure in the wild. They have used this type of car for the day-to-day activities, “said Astrid Ariani, Brand Communication Manager of MMI.

Los Angeles – Porsche will introduce the latest version of the Boxster roadster model of light on the Los Angeles Auto Show December. This sports car will represent the image of the creator of Porsche as a specialist fast cars, powerful, and very efficient.

This lightweight version of the Boxster is also a reflection of the success of Porsche in the race who had driven 550 Spyder in the era of the 50′s until the latest race car RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype.

With a weight only 1.275kg, Boxster Spyder became the lightest models in the current Porsche range. Of course, despite the muscular racing, this model still follow the applicable homologation for road vehicles.

Special model, Porsche will make it in three versions, ie Boxster, Boxster and Boxster S Spyder.

Compared to previous models Boxster S, Boxster latest 80kg lighter. In addition, the Porsche engineers have also revised the midpoint of gravity and suspension systems. These improvements, according to Porsche, has produced a dynamic control and a better driving.

Spyder Boxster engine brought in line 6-cylinder 3.4-liter capacity Direct Fuel Injection. This machine was in the middle and unable to let go of the power of 320 hp or larger than the model 10 hp Boxster S.

Boxster Spyder which also has carried the dual clutch technology, it only takes 4.8 seconds for the shot of the rest to the speed 100 km / hour. While the cabrioletnya roof closed, the Boxster could sped up the speed of 267 km / hour.

Uniquely, although capable of racing so fast, this model is efficient because the gasoline supply is needed only 9.3 liters per 100 km.

Well, if you are interested to start a message from now. Because, starting in February next year Porsche Boxster Spyder will start global sales.

On November 2009 the German car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz, began offering an SUV with a gasoline engine and electricity, namely 4MATIC ML 450 Hybrid.

Surprisingly, these hybrid cars are not sold like the previous productions. Mercedes only offer special lease as the only option for those who want to enjoy this luxury SUV.

Unfortunately Mercedes did not give information why not sell these cars to the public. As quoted topspeed.com, Friday, November 20, 2009, the Mercedes just announced that the car rental price, ie U.S. $ 659 per month for three years, or U.S. $ 549 per month with a five-year agreement.

A glimpse of the ML 450, such as luxury cars in Europe, this car is also equipped with various security stability control systems such as ESP, ABS, and BAS, and 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

450 ML 3.5 Liter engine Atkinson Cycle gasoline V6 is assisted by two electric motors and magnets electric hybrid sophisticated. Electric motor supported coolant, battery 288-volt nickel-metal-hydride is covered under the rear cargo floor.

The use of electric machines as the main engine will produce 0% carbon. Meanwhile, gasoline engine only as a supporter of electric machines. The first time road engines, the power generated can reach 80 HP and torque of 192 lb-ft.

However, the combination of magnets and coils of wire will increase the speed of these machines work to a maximum of up to 335 HP and torque of 381 lb-ft.

Integration technologies that have been engineered hybrid does not require additional space added a lot, so comfort still take precedence. However, tida you can have this luxury SUV because Mercedes will only rent it.