CITROEN DS LINE GROWS WITH NEW DS4

Citroen’s DS4 has been shown off in official pictures. Information is also available to those looking for someone chic and different in the medium-segment hatchback market. The DS4 falls into Citroen’s new DS Line of cars defined by a mix of premium and sportiness. Case in point? The smaller DS3. And like the DS3 is based on the C3, the DS4 is based on, you guessed it, the C4. Follow the dotted line and you’ll realise that at the end of the rainbow is a DS5 in waiting. Yes, that will be based on the excellent C5.

For now though it’s the DS4’s time to shine and boy does it shine. Look at those lines, the coupe-like body with its slightly raised stance, the blend of “bold and beautiful” on the front grille, chrome inserts, LED lights on the front end, muscular wheel arches and a distinctive rear end.

The dashboard is driver-focussed with more chrome as well as leather peppered on it. Aluminium is also used on the foot pedals and the embossed leather door handles add a touch of class. Major differentiators from the C4 are the two rear seats, which make the DS4 a 2+2 four-seater.

Engines sent off from launch include an HDi turbo diesel worth 118kW and a 147kW THP petrol kicking out 275Nm. All the cars can be mated with either a 6-speed manual or an EGS (Electronic Gearbox System) transmission.

The new DS4 will appear in public for the first time at the 2010 Paris International Auto Show in September and go on sale in Mzansi in early 2011.

NEW ISUZU KB72 CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING 72 HOURS

General Motors South Africa has announced the release of the Isuzu KB72, an added value version of the popular KB 250 LE Double Cab, to commemorate Isuzu’s successful completion of its 72 hour challenge.

At the heart of that challenge was a drive to better established time and distance records, set in 2003, for diesel powered pick-ups. During the challenge Isuzu demonstrated the reliability, durability and economy of its proven diesel technology. Fundamental to the success

in the quest for new records was the capability of the vehicles to be driven non-stop on the limit for a period of 72 hours with fuel economy having a direct impact on the result as time taken to refuel the vehicles translated into time and kilometres lost on the track.

The KB 300 diesel set the pace in the challenge and covered 12 243.38 kilometres in the 72 hour period at an average speed of 170.047 km/h. These numbers significantly exceeded the previous records of 11 520.664 kilometres and 160.009 km/h held by a 2.7 litre petrol engine pick-up.

A surprise result achieved during the Isuzu 72 hour challenge was the records set by the Isuzu KB250 diesel pick-up. This model improved on the existing 3.0 litre diesel records by 470 kilometres and 5 km/h and came within a hair’s breadth of beating the 2.7 litre petrol records falling just 25 kilometres short of that mark or just 0.4 km/h slower.

It is this remarkable success of the KB 250 LE that Isuzu is inviting customers to share with the release of a limited number of KB72 Double Cabs with the option of either 4X2 or 4X4 drive train. The KB72 offers enhanced specification, visual appeal, and value at a substantially reduced cost than if the same enhancements were made by the customer with the addition of similar aftermarket options.

The KB72 specification includes 16 inch alloy wheels fitted with 245/70 R16 tyres (15 inch alloy with 245/75 R15 tyres standard); body colour front bumper; body colour wheel arch mouldings; body colour door mouldings, and aluminium running boards. The value of these items fitted as an aftermarket option by the customer would cost in the region of R19 000. Incorporated in the KB72 package they add just a fraction of that cost to the KB 250 LE price.
Isuzu KB72 Pricing
KB72 Double Cab 4X2 R314 500
KB72 Double Cab 4X4 R358 500

STORY BY GM

On the Street....The Strand, New York

2010 FORD FOCUS RS SHAKEN, AND STIRRED

Jeff Nemeth is just two kart lengths ahead of me as we bullet under the bridge at Zwartkops go-kart track. He is firmly protecting his lines but two aspects are against his plans: my determination and the massive width of this track. The immediate turn is a sharp right-hander. Thankfully it’s wide enough to pull a classic Hamilton move. Late braking…actually make that NO BRAKING at all and we hit the preceding incline side by side as a treacherous left hander with roughage and camber changes beckons. Kodak moment fast approaching now; He goes wide and I go tighter. Bumps; opposite lock; (flash); Phuti Mpyane is in front and Ford SA CEO beaten.

No hard feelings from Jeff for being out-cornered by a guy wearing a pink shirt... His company is poised to score a far bigger victory than this little scuffle we’ve just enjoyed.

As a fresh breeze washes over my cheese-kop while I de-helmet, a white Focus RS scorches by emitting a most chillingly glorious holler at the real track below. Ford’s new Focus RS is here and it’s a steely iteration compared to the widely popular ST version. War paint includes a huge roof mounted spoiler; a menacingly wider front air-dam, slats on the bonnet, two big bore tail pipes and a diffuser designed into the rear bumper.

You’d pop inside expecting it to have no floor carpets, a fire extinguisher and the dashboard ripped off as per rally car specifications. What you do find instead is a cabin similar in architecture to the ST and acres of carbon fibre effect inserts while deep Recaros stand guard. The cabin is well manicured and strangely for a model built on super virility, it feels that much more luxurious than the lesser Orangey species. Even its progression on tarmac feels more accomplished and has that great German sedan cushion to it in spite of its lowered road stance and rubber that looks more painted than fitted onto handsome multi-spoke alloys.

Drivability is so polished. This doesn’t quite back-up the message about the RS being track specialist. I mean, heck, the tiller yields to hand inputs with zero resistance that again belies the true nature of the beast. Having gingerly cruised to tap into its Clark Kent side of the business and being convinced that it has good mannerism that can see owners use it on daily basis, it was time to rip off the shirt and get airborne. With the throttle buried, the power comes in emphatically. First a smidgen of lag is felt due to a bigger turbo being fitted onto the basic 2.5-litre 5 potter, the power swells up from low down and then KA-POW. This is where glaring differences to the ST surface. It too sounds fantastic but importantly, it backs that bark with real go. However, this is one part of a juicy RS Focus. The other is to be REVO-KNUCKLED.

This is Ford’s new suspension tech developed with input from the company’s WRC outfit. It’s a bit of Chinese-Mathematics that I will spare you from but the basic concept here is that power is shifted to the front wheel with the most traction. This eliminates the dreaded torque-steer that afflicts vulgarly powered front-pushers and to a good extent understeer is also kept in check and Zwarties is a perfect venue to verify this knuckle-effect. Turn two at the Big Z is notoriously hair-pinned. To do it well is too brake in time and head for an orange cone that marks the center of the corner. Flying in from the main straight, I brake deeper, wider, and turn in while feeding in power. The result is unbelievable.

The KNUCKLES do their thing and shuffle things under there and the orange apex-marker I’d bid farewell to by late retardation is suddenly back in contention. Clip the corner and back on the power. The exercise is riveting and I’m beginning to get all green at the prospects of what owners of these 60 units (all sold out by the way) are going to possess.

It’s a bit of a catch 22 scenario that’s playing out. Ford finally has something that can successfully wrestle back the lost kudos from current class leaders but being a limited and frankly last hurrah before the new Focus arrives, it will go down SA history as a bar-room debate on whether it is/was actually fantastic. Allow me to be the cart that says the Ford Focus RS is/was Ford at its incredible, hatchback best.

Engine: 2.5-litre, 5 cylinder, 224kW at 6500rpm, 440Nm between 2300 – 4500rpm

Gearbox: 6-speed manual, FWD,

Claimed 0 - 100km/h: 5.9 seconds

Top Speed: 263 km/h

Headline Tech: Revo-Knuckle, larger turbo (1.4 Boost)

Price: R479 000

STORY BY PHUTI MPYANE OF KMR MEDIA

On the Street....Fifth Ave., New York

On the Street....Zipped & Cuffed, New York

RUNDLE AND MOHR PUNCTURED OUT OF CARNIVAL CITY

Off road racing is a cruel mistress and when the dice doesn’t roll in your favour, you have to take it like a man.  So it was for Thomas Rundle and Juan Mohr (Barden Tyre Services Racing Nissan Navara) in the 4x4 Mega World 400, round five of the Absa Off Road Car Championship, which took place over the weekend near Carnival City.
 

Following their fine third place overall in the recent Sun City 400, a result that resuscitated their season after two disappointing non-finishes in their first season together in the ex-factory Nissan, the Barden Tyre Services pair was confident of building on that performance.
 
Rundle and former national champion off road racing co-driver Juan Mohr got their weekend off to a great start in Friday’s 67-km Donaldson prologue, which determined the start order for Saturday’s 356-km race, with the third fastest time among the production vehicles behind the factory Toyota Hiluxes of Duncan Vos and Anthony Taylor.
 
“We had a great run in the prologue and had high hopes for the race,” said a Rundle.  “It’s all been coming together nicely and we were heartened by our third place overall in the recent Sun City 400.  But for the two punctures we would have come very close to winning the event.
 
“We started Saturday’s race well and were lying second in the production vehicle category after 100 km behind Duncan Vos and Rob Howie in the factory Toyota.  Then we had to stop after another 50 km to put oil in the engine when the oil pressure dropped, losing us about four places. We dropped even further back when we had to stop again as the engine was overheating and we had to add water.
 
“At the start of the second of the two 178 km loops that made up the race distance we realised that with continued low oil pressure and high water temperature we were running the risk of damaging the engine, so we returned to the halfway service point after 10 km.
 
“It was a great disappointment.  But we’ll be back for the Toyota Desert Race next month.”
 
The event was won by Vos and Howie from Chris Visser/Japie Badenhorst (Toyota Hilux) and Hannes Grobler/Hennie ter Stege (BMW X3).
 
While Barden Tyre Services is the principal sponsor, the team also enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with other partners and suppliers like Dunlop tyres, Autozone, Hausberger and Associates, Maxwell Design and Advertising, Willard batteries and Cedar Chem.

STORY BY PETER BURROUGHES COMMUNICATIONS

MCLAREN MP4-12C SHOWCASED IN THE US

McLaren Automotive took the opportunity to showcase its first supercar at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in the USA. Interested parties and other invited guests were given the chance to have an up-close and personal look at the new 441kW MP4-12C and some even got to sit inside the cockpit and touch it. Guests included the Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger and world-famous car collector/ TV star Jay Leno.

Obviously the US will be a key market for McLaren Automotive, probably becoming a top 5 market alongside Germany, the UK, Italy and China. Other regions set to access the car include South Africa through two dealerships in Johannesburg and Cape Town, Russia, the UAE, Canada, Australia and others.

"Each retailer on this tour will be registering customer interest in the 12C,” said Tony Joseph, McLaren Automotive's Regional Director for North America, “and it's clear from the feedback at the McLaren Beverly Hills event that our prospects in North America really understand our brand and are looking forward to the launch of McLaren Automotive."

"We look forward to delivering a great range of unique, innovative sports cars to customers in North America, with a network of McLaren Automotive retailers committed to delivering an ownership experience every bit as good and revolutionary as the 12C itself."

North American retailers will begin selling the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C from summer 2011 with a base price within a range of between US$225 000 (R1.65 million) and US$250 000 (R1.8 million).

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SPESIFIKASI Proton Satria Neo S2000 | Rilis November

SPESIFIKASI Proton Satria Neo S2000 | Rilis November

After launching the Proton Exora President (premium) in the arena and IIMS 2010, Proton will also launch the Proton Neo S2000 Satrio hatchback engine capacity of 1600 cc 2 doors.

The plan will be launched Proton cars 20 November 2010 in Jakarta next. Cars are imported directly from Malaysia.

"20 November we launched the Proton Neo S2000 Satrio 1600 cc. The plan at the mall," said General Manager of PT Proton circulation Indonesia detikOto Mazlan told last weekend.

Proton Neo S2000 Satrio hatchback 1600 cc engine brings the Campro CPS was asked as a racing engine by Proton. Protons enter the two variants namely the transmission of both automatic and manual.

Mazlan explained, the price of Proton Satrio Neo S2000 is 1600 cc in accordance with the concept promoted. Proton Neo S2000 Satrio 1600 cc automatic cost Rp 198 million, while Proton Neo S2000 Satrio 1600 cc manual will priced USD 188 million.

"The price is very competitive and appropriate, USD 198 million for the automatic and manual USD 188 million," said Mazlan.

Mazlan hartchback two door car believed there were no rivals in Indonesia. Because different specification promoted by the cars on the market four-wheel Indonesia.

"This car is no match for him in Indonesia. Specified car in RI does not have the same with our cars that will be marketed. And the buyers are also very segmented," Mazlan believes.

On the Street....Proportion Play, New York

Our eyes play tricks on us.

This young lady looks almost provocative with her tailored jacket and long, summer legs. However, under that jacket, she was wearing the same jean shorts that all the other young ladies are wearing this time of year. From the front she would seem unremarkable, but from the back it's a whole different story.

BMW M BOSS UNLOADS M3, M1 AND M5 SECRETS

Dr. Kay Segler has been in charge at BMW M GmbH for just over a year. Under the motto "Automobile dreams. Making them come true", the BMW M3 GTS was created as an impressive example of how important it is to "Mister M" to fulfil customer wishes.

His philosophy is that making dreams come true has top priority. This is also reflected by numerous prototype photographs currently in circulation on the internet. As the BMW M3 celebrates its 25th anniversary, we were interested to find out more.

Dr. Segler, the BMW M3 was first produced in 1986 and delivered from 1987.  Hasn't the anniversary got underway a little early?

The BMW M3 was presented to the world public at the IAA in Frankfurt in 1985. This is generally our reference point. But in a way you are right: we could celebrate the anniversary of the BMW M3 over a period of three years - the car certainly deserves it.

Will there be an anniversary model? A special edition? Very much so. With the BMW M3 GTS we have a model in the range which more than fits the bill in this regard. Whether or not there will be any other special edition produced on a larger scale is not possible for me to say at the moment.

How many BMW M3 GTS will there be? We don't want to state a concrete figure at the moment. However, production capacity for this hand-made vehicle is highly limited. As things stands at the moment there will be fewer than 150 BMW M3 GTS. So it will be a rare collector's piece.

How important is the BMW M3 to BMW ? As far as BMW M GmbH is concerned it is the core model, the backbone. No other BMW M automobile embodies the values of our brand more consistently. This applies not just to BMW M but to BMW as a whole.

Which is your favourite M3? One of my first official acts last year was to test drive our current and our historical models. One of them impressed me particularly: the BMW M3 E30.

What is that you especially appreciate in the car? The BMW M3 of the first generation still offers excellent handling and a very special drive feel. It is direct and focused on the essentials - a pure driving machine. And at its time it was unsurpassed.

How do you define unsurpassed? Everyone dreams, many people have automobile dreams. So it's important to make these dreams come true. Some decide to make dreams come true for a small group of people. We would like to reach a wider group, and at an earlier time in their lives.

Why is there nothing like this today? All models grow, have more equipment features and options which can be freely chosen. Ultimately this is reflected in the vehicle dimensions, weight and price, too. This is why it is one of my most urgent goals to offer a small, affordable M model in the tradition of the very first BMW M3.

BMW 1 Series M Coupé.

What might such a model be like? This model will be based on the BMW 1 Series Coupé and also be focused on the essentials - the fascination of driving. And it will reflect a love of detail, too.

Will the model be called BMW M1? We have discussed this point too. BMW M1 is a name with powerful historical associations. So we have decided to follow our second nomenclature method. In the tradition of the BMW Z4 Roadster and of the current models BMW X5 M and X6 M we will put our brand identifier at the end of the name, so our new model will be called the BMW 1 Series M Coupé.

When can we expect to receive further information? We will be publishing more detailed information before Christmas. And we may release the odd detail beforehand. Wait and see!

Where will the information be provided? You can register here on M-Power.com. In this way you can be sure not to miss any information on the BMW 1 Series M Coupé.

From when will the BMW 1 Series M Coupé be supplied? You can expect the first vehicles to be with customers in the first half of 2011.

What else is in store in the near future? There is a lot more for BMW M fans to look forward to in the second half of 2011 as well. We will be presenting the next generation of the BMW M5 with V8 turbo engine. But let's talk about the details another time.

Dr. Segler, thank you for the interview.

STORY COURTESY OF BMW

RENAULT KOLEOS UPDATED

A host of updated and improved specification levels on their Koleos crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV) range have been announced by Renault South Africa.
Already a strong contender in this popular sector, the spec upgrades and additions to three key Koleos models will not only boost their performance prowess but also add significantly to the creature comforts enjoyed by drivers and passengers according to Xavier Gobille, Managing Director of Renault South Africa.

“Since our launch of Koleos to the highly contested and constantly expanding compact SUV market in October 2008, it has established itself as an upper-class SUV that performs convincingly both on-road and off the beaten track.”
While new standard specifications on the Koleos 2.5 Dynamique 4x2 model include cruise control, an upgraded sound system incorporating Bluetooth, integrated TOM TOM Navigation and hands-free keycard, its two premium siblings boast more.
Both the Koleos 2.5 Dynamique Premium CVT 4x4 and Koleos 2.0dCi Dynamique Premium 4x4 have 4x4 Trajectory Control, TOM TOM Navigation, hands-free keycard, sound system with Arkymys, Bizone Auto Climate Control, leather electric seated seats and headlights with washers/wipers amongst their now-standard features and creature comforts.
“Each of the these models demonstrate tried-and-tested, genuine off-road prowess thanks to the intelligent all-wheel drive system that seamlessly splits torque between the front and rear axles whenever required. Electronically actuated, the system provides instant grip and dynamic sure-footed handling,” he explains. “In default mode, the all-wheel drive system is set to ‘auto’ which allows the electronic control unit to continuously monitor traction and driving conditions and to vary the torque/split accordingly.”
On challenging surfaces a 4WD Lock mode can be selected via a push-button on the centre console. This locks the front/rear torque split in the 50:50 setting. There is also a 2WD Lock mode which prevents the system from feeding torque to the rear wheels.
Add the raised height and aggressive approach and departure angles and the Koleos is a convincing off-track performer.
“Standard under the Renault Confiance banner, all Koleos models are supported by a comprehensive after-sales customer support package that includes a 5-year/150 000km warranty and a 5-year/100 000km service plan,” concludes Gobille.
“A unique mix of versatility, comfort, safety and sweeping design lines coupled with the best-in-class 4x4 capabilities, makes Koleos the perfect crossover vehicle for South Africa’s motoring public.”

Renault Koleos Pricing

2.5 Dynamique Man 4x2 (R314 900)
2.5 Dynamique Premium CVT 4x4 (R399 900)
2.0dCI Dynamique Premium Man 4x4 (R419 900)

STORY BY RENAULT

BMW TEASES WITH 1 SERIES M COUPE SNIPPETS

BMW has made no secret of the fact that a small 1 Series is finally getting M treatment. We’ve all been screaming and shouting about it, BMW responding by giving us a 135i which, as much as I love it, just doesn’t have the allure of that M badge. These teaser images and video are officially from BMW and their aim of course, is to whet that tongue to uncontrollable wagging.

Telltale signs that this is no ordinary 1 Series include the four tailpipes, an exclusively-M trait as far as BMW is concerned, those multi spoke wheels and the wider wheel arches. So we know this thing is built for performance, but what we don’t know yet is exactly what type of kick it packs. I mean, are we talking Bruce Lee here or just Jean Claude van Damme?

Much speculation revolves around the brand’s renowned 3.0-litre turbo engine. Pundits speculate a sweet 250kW and over 400Nm. Of course more is possible. Remember the Z4 sDrive35is? That has 250kW. An aftermarket kit obtainable from BMW dealerships can also up power to 245kW and deck out the interior and exterior to near-Fast/Furious looks. So why in the world would BMW create an M car that produces the same power as lesser mortals? Ok, all I’m saying is that my wish is for at least 260kW, or better yet 270kW. I doubt it will happen though, but who knows. Wishes sometimes do come true.

Expect the 1 Series M Coupe (never to be called an M1 by the way) to blast into the country in early 2011 following its unveiling at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show next month.


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On the Street....Denim Italiano, Milan

On the Street....Eighth St., New York

NEXT SUZUKI SWIFT SAFE AS HOUSES

Suzuki’s all-new Swift subcompact hatchback has been awarded a full five stars by the Euro NCAP safety authority.

The new Swift, which is due for release in South Africa early next year, features electronic stability control as standard, which contributed to its five-star assessment. The hatchback also scored high marks in pedestrian, adult occupant and child occupant categories.
 

Euro NCAP is considered the world’s definitive automotive safety rating, and assesses the active and passive safety standards achieved by passenger vehicles.

The new Swift not only incorporates exceptional safety measures, but also offers an outstanding mix of performance, build quality, fuel efficiency and low emissions. At the same time, increased dimensions and improved packaging have created an even more spacious and comfortable cabin.

“The new Swift’s five-star Euro NCAP rating vindicates the effort Suzuki’s engineers have put into creating a compelling sub-compact hatchback that is a worthy successor to the current, highly successful model,” says Kazuyuki Yamashita, managing director of Suzuki Auto South Africa.

“We are looking forward to releasing this exciting newcomer onto the local market, where we are sure it will further entrench Suzuki’s growing reputation as a producer of superior compact cars.”

The new Suzuki Swift will be launched in South Africa during the first quarter of 2011. Exact pricing and specification has not been finalised.

STORY BY SUZUKI

PEUGEOT UNVEILS 3008 HYBRID4, WORLD'S FIRST DIESEL HYBRID

The world’s first ever diesel hybrid car goes on sale in Europe sometime in 2011. Peogeot’s 3008 HYbrid4 is the deliverance of a promise made by Peugeot to its customers of a cleaner motoring future peppered with the company’s well-known engineering prowess and driving satisfaction.

Based on the 3008 which was launched in Mzansi in February, the Hybrid4 is exactly that; a hybrid powertrain. What makes it stand out from the rest is the fact that instead of being paired with a petrol motor, this one uses a 2.0-litre HDi turbo diesel with 120kW of power and 300Nm of torque. The sipper pulls the front wheels while a 27kW electric motor works on the rear wheels. That essentially makes the 3008 HYbrid4 an AWD vehicle. Total system outputs are 147kW and 500Nm, accessed through a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Peugeot claims an average fuel economy figure of 3.8 litres per 100km and C02 emissions of 99g/km. astounding figures indeed, considering the size and power it makes. The best news of all though, is that Peugeot really will sell the car, even in South Africa.

SPESIFIKASI VolksWagen Sportcar

SPESIFIKASI VolksWagen Sportcar

There is good news, here. Volkswagen finally got sportcar.factory agreed with the German cars Porsche is in a group to work together to build a sports car using the platform of the Porsche.

In fact, rumors have circulated in September. VW will use the platform mentioned Panamera with their homemade body. With it have a body, needs not only for VW only, can also be used in Bentley, Bugatti, or Audi.

In this project relies on VW platforms developed by Porsche with the Standard Modular Platform (MSB, in the German material). Machines were in front, but it was likely to move depending on the position of the powerplant used longitudinal or transverse.

It is said that this platform as a mainstay and will be in the VW Group's share to other products, like for the next generation Panamera, Cayenne and Bentley models.

Porsche decided to use this platform, the most important for cost savings. Because, with one platform can be used for several brands in the premium segment.

Do not ask about the price, would be produced only when there has been no signal from the German principals.

On the Street....Beppe, Milan

I think if I ever did a men's style guide, I would have to call it "What Would Beppe Do?"

On the Street....Lafayette St., New York

SPESIFIKASI Eva GT Bikin Hybrid Diesel-Listrik

SPESIFIKASI Eva GT Bikin Hybrid Diesel-Listrik

One luxury car manufacturer, the Morgan Motor, apparently did not stop surprising. After the sensational Eva GT, is now being prepared Diesel-hybrid.

Charles Morgan, Managing Director of Morgan Motor Company, told Autocar, as reported by detikOto, Wednesday (08/25/2010) that after Eva GT, there will be LIFEcar 2.

Referred to as "weekend fun vehicle", this is the production version of the concept car that had launched the concept LIFEcar when mat Geneva Motor Show in 2008.

LIFEcar 2 is a sports car diesel-electric hybrid that will have a range of more than 1600 km, so that really would be a car that efficient and environmentally friendly.

Morgan said that he was very proud of how the company has grown in the last two years, but change is necessary to meet the more stringent restrictions in CO2 emissions.

"We'll probably use more efficient powerplants. But I hope will be the same construction methods," said Morgan.

Unfortunately, so far no further details about the specification of the production potential of hybrid diesel-electric sportcar, LIFEcar this second. So, we just have to wait another surprise from Morgan.

SPESIFIKASI Chevrolet Orlando | Lahir Bulan Depan

SPESIFIKASI Chevrolet Orlando | Lahir Bulan Depan

After a long awaited, Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), the latest crossover from Chevrolet, Orlando will eventually be shown at the Paris Motor Show to be held late next month.

In this event, Orlando will make her debut before marketed in Europe in the coming year 2011. Not only in Europe, PT General Motors Autoworld Indonesia (gmai) who became too distributor of Chevrolet in Indonesia had planned to bring seven seater MPV is the homeland in order to market can be enjoyed by consumers in Indonesia.

But before that happens, it's good when we peered for a moment what cars surplus is planned to be signed in Indonesia in 2011 or 2012's.

Using the base of the concept cars on display at the Paris Motor Show 2008, Orlando interested certainly be the world's attention with its dynamic form which is a blend of elegant design of the MPV and SUV handsome.

"We are glad Orlando has only velue not for money for an MPV but also to bring something fresh and useful," said president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe Wayne Brannon in the release of detikOto received, Wednesday (08/25/2010).

For the outer face, the Chevrolet Orlando is no need too much discussed. Because the concept of this car already has the aura of an elegant but sturdy masculine and cool-looking presentable.

While for the interior, the American car manufacturer presents a dual cockpit dashboard that inspired the design of the Chevrolet Corvette sports car with a touch of blue light on the console in the middle. With this design, theater-style feel of any garnish with stronger when we're in the cabin.

Moreover, this car was also equipped with various entertainment devices as well as six airbags which will certainly add a sense of comfort and safety when driving.

And because the concept is essentially the MPV, it is no wonder that this car is in excess of cabin sizes are spelled relief. With three rows of seats in the cabin, Orlando was able to carry many passengers.

Meanwhile, if you want to carry more cargo, Orlando seemed very friendly because it has a large space in the rear. Not enough? Relax, because the roof of the Chevrolet Orlando was also ready to help accommodate your luggage.

While for the affairs of the kitchen spur, Chevrolet will invite prospective customers to choose three engine choices that they provide a capacity of 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a power of 141 hp and two 2.0-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 131 hp power for a happy and relaxed way for the 163 hp like high performance cars.

Well, if you've wondered about the original form, let us look forward to Orlando in the event, which named the original Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, which will be opened 30 September next

SPESIFIKASI Honda Jazz Versi Hybrid | Segera Hadir

SPESIFIKASI Honda Jazz Versi Hybrid | Segera Hadir

Having previously been caught testing its flagship hatchback, the Honda Jazz which has a hybrid engine, Honda will finally officially released this car.

The plan will show the Honda Jazz Honda's hybrid version at the Paris Motor Show to be held late next month.

As detikOto quote from Autocar, Wednesday (08/25/2010), in this hybrid Honda Jazz will likely give many components of its flagship hybrid car, Insight with 1.3-liter engine behind bonnet.

These machines will be side by side with the CVT gearbox. But like other hybrid at low speeds, Jazz able to advance very far without the gasoline engine and electric power solely from batteries.

Meanwhile, for the exterior, Jazz, this hybrid design is going to take its regular version but with some significant improvements like the new look headlight, clear tail-lights, new forms of fornt grill, bumper different until a few touches of chrome on the body.

Well because this is a hybrid car, Honda also claims that fuel consumption Jazz, this hybrid would be very efficient even though Honda did not provide figures for sure. Honda Jazz but reportedly, this hybrid produces only carbon emissions no more than 100 g / km with an efficiency of more than 27.6 km per liter.

Get Ready Italy, Starbucks Can't Be Far Behind

(Garance and her "to go espresso" in Florence)

I was more than a little surprised during my last trip to Italy to see espresso "to go".

The French fell to Starbucks a few years ago and they have never looked back. I have always heard the excuse that Italian coffee culture is so strong that they would never offer coffee "to go" but these new shops are the beginning of the end for that dream.

The flip side of the debate is that coffee is different from espresso, just like linguine is different from spaghetti. I would think the two could coexist.

UPDATE- already in the comments, people are commenting that one should sit and casually enjoy a coffee. However, in Italy, no one sits to have an espresso, they stand at the bar. I think people are confusing the French coffee experience with the reality of Italian coffee culture.

This is a great little cafe down the street from the hotel we stay at in Milan.

They are trying to offer a slice of American coffee culture to Italians but without serving actual American coffee. It's a fun idea but the tiny espresso cups only last about one city block before it's empty.

So, how do we feel about Starbucks in Italy?

NEW CITROEN C4 SCORES BIG ON SAFETY

The new CITROËN C4 has achieved an overall score of 5 stars in the latest Euro NCAP ratings. Indeed, it won 5 stars in all categories. With a score of 97% in assistance systems, it achieved the best result in the compact saloon class. This provides guaranteed peace of mind for increasingly demanding customers.

The new CITROËN C4 has balanced road-holding, strengthened by driving assistance technology as standard, such as electronic braking distribution, emergency braking assistance and smart traction control, combined with ESP. In addition to its road-holding performance, onboard safety is one of its many advantages, with 6 airbags as standard (driver, front passenger, side and curtain). 

The new CITROËN C4 has not only achieved the best score for assistance systems, it goes even further by offering new innovative, smart services that guarantee peace of mind for drivers, passengers and other road users, such as:

- The ultrasound blind spot monitoring system, the only one of its kind on the market. This innovative function informs the driver of any vehicles present in the blind spot using an orange diode positioned in the corner of the rear-view mirror.
- The programmable cruise control. The driver may set up to 5 speed levels and find them easily when the speed limit changes along their route.
- The innovative new CITROËN eTouch service. There is a whole range of services onboard the vehicle, such as emergency calls and localised assistance (depending on the country), two free services that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week thanks to an integrated SIM card. If an incident occurs or if the driver witnesses an accident, these services locate the vehicle precisely and guarantee rapid intervention by emergency services

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