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Unlike in Japan, although Japanese created many famous cars such as Toyota and Honda but the Japanese people themselves are less fond of his country-made cars, they are more idolized European cars such as BMW and Mercedes Benz. But another thing if we are to the country of South Korea, where Korean is also often accomplished in creating cars ranging from standard class to luxury class as well. The difference is that in Korea, people love the sting of his country products, when we visit there we could see cars majority outstanding branded Hyundai or Kia.
Korean people has a past history of stories that are less well with the Japanese state, so that this condition makes the Korean people love to love their own products including a four wheeler cars. We see there is very difficult for Japanese cars, and easier to find cars like BMW, VW, Mercedes Benz, but even then there were not many. If we look at in terms of design and modalities of Korean-made cars are not less attractive to Japanese cars. Very many also car model of Hyundai / KIA who did not go to Indonesia.
Posted in Auto Info
The popularity of hybrid cars seem more attractive. This sports car looks of the concept to be shown at the Internationale Automobile BMW Austellung (IAA) that the 63 or the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, which will be held on September 17-27. The car will be introduced concepts that BMW is 2 + 2 sports that rely on hybrid drive systems. In this case, the system is a diesel engine and electric motor. Explained, the latest concept cars from manufacturers are a visualization Munich BMW ActiveHybrid technology plus, symbol of a future sports car is fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.
Strong and Save
To obtain the fuel consumption performance is efficient and low emissions, the experts adopted the technology or the BMW small car concept to the premium class. BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics call.
The concept is a hybrid car using the engine three-cylinder turbo diesel and two electric motors. In this case, BMW uses a series hybrid. Only electric motors mounted on each front axle rear, driving the car. Read the rest of this entry »
Rolls-Royce vehicles have a fascinating form of all time with a typical model. The owner of the nobility was not thinking about saving element. Now, British car manufacturers try to combine the image that already owned by environmentally friendly technologies (hybrid). Torque spontaneous, not noisy (quiet), and fuel consumption is economical at the new luxury sedan gasoline engine and electric. Call the manufacturer Rolls-Royce Ghost 2010.
The technology applied is the “loan” from the BMW ActiveHybrid7. Not a chance, if the two car models that offer a lot in common, including the rear wheel train system. Energy sources combined capacity petrol engine twin-turbocharged 6.6L V-12 with an electric motor configuration “soft”. This means that this car will not be able to move only rely on the impulses of electricity alone. Manufacturers to add features engine stop-start system to increase the economical consumption of fuel in the future. When, do not know. Read the rest of this entry »
This is the fastest BMW coupe in the world. The ability of proud of, which can reach speeds above 370 km / hour. Thus the claim of the house tuner G-Power Hurricane CS, Germany. Their work is called the BMW M6 G-Power Hurricane CS. Unfortunately, the claim is not accompanied by accurate data.
Among other things, whether this is the official world record? When and where the speed tests are done? In fact, the real speed is not expressed by the G-POWER is modified this car, both engine and body.
Twin-supercharger
Just described, this car uses SK III V10 engine equipped hospital with twin-supercharger. This machine previously had invested in Hurricane M5 CS. But for the M6, the system was redesigned twin turborcharger. The goal for the machine can achieve a higher round again. Read the rest of this entry »
Carbon fiber is not a new product on cars. It is successful as a component or aftermarket accessory widely used to enhance the interior appearance. Also used for strut bars and spoiler. The material is popular because it looks interesting with an inviting artistic taste.
Another advantage is that it is lightweight and strong. The problem is that this outer space material has not been liked as the Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) by auto manufacturers. The reason, the price is still expensive with complicated production process.
However, manufacturers began to use it for mass production cars. World’s # 1 luxury cars manufacturer, BMW will use carbon fiber on the electric car produced in 2013, namely Megacity.
Mileage
With a lightweight, the designers will be easier to put the larger battery. As described by Ian Robertson, BMW Global Sales, though 30 percent more expensive, its weight is also 30 percent lighter. “For electric cars, it is very helpful. Mileage increases far, “he added.
Another advantage is that it has a better level of security when the car collided. “We are the first manufacturer to effectively use carbon fiber for mass production. We are developing a lot of technology today, “continues Robertson.
To produce this carbon fiber, BMW Group works together with SGL Group to build a factory with an investment of 100 million U.S. dollars in the state of Washington. The factory will also make Megacity’s components.
Mercedes-Benz
Meanwhile, Green Car Advisor reported, Daimler also plans to use carbon fiber, instead producing it in collaboration with Toray Industries, a Japanese textile company. Daimler will use carbon fiber body to Mercedes-Benz began early in 2012. The goal, reducing the weight and helps companies meet the CAFE standards. The first product using it is the SL-Class.
Lamborghini & Boeing
Italian super car producer under the banner of this Volkswagen highlight the use of carbon fiber in its newest product, LP570-4 Gallardo Superleggera (exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show in early March and then). According to Lamborghini, lighter body weight of 70 kg for each car. Previously, this material is also being used in Murciélagio with a 303 kg body weight.
Besides can safe fuel consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, carbon fiber is also capable of providing new solutions to the construction of components, namely the visual material for his ability to create high-tech aesthetic.
To obtain such materials, Lamborghini founded his own institute, which is Automobili Lamborghini Advance Compositge Structur Laboratory (ACSL), the result of cooperation with the University of Washington, Seattle, United States.
Explained also, Lamborghini is also working with Boeing. Also explained, the latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which uses more than 50 percent of carbon fiber, it can save fuel consumption up to 20 percent compared to aircraft that are still use conventional materials.
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BMW immediately handed a new automatic transmission has eight teeth acceleration (8-speed) which was developed by ZF. This gearbox will be mounted on a luxury sedan, BMW 7 Series. Interestingly, in addition to more efficient, cheaper than a 6-speed. In fact, its performance comparable to the magnificence 7-speed dual clutch on the BMW M3 which was introduced last year.
Speaking to Automotive News, BMW development chief Klaus Draeger said that luxury car manufacturers in Germany are still focused on the transmission system embracing dual clutch for models of engine capacity.
“Automatic Transmission 8-speed developed by ZF can be competed with a double clutch transmission. In addition to lighter, more efficient, and profitable in a matter of cost,” Klaus said. He also asserted that the dual clutch transmission is expensive and heavy, and only fit in a car with a longitudinal engine and rear wheel motion.
The 8-speed transmission of ZF development is designed for moving cars and the rear wheel all-wheel drive (AWD). In fact, it was appropriate for some models of BMW and Audi that was launched this year. From the test results, ZF transmission is more efficient 3 percent (gasoline) and 6 per cent (diesel) compared with a 6-speed .