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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Toyota, Ford and Honda re-elected as the top three brands in the United States
Based non-profit magazine survey of Consumer Reports, Toyota, Ford and Honda re-elected as the top three brands in the United States . All three managed to maintain the achievements of the past year. Only, they pocketed the difference in value is very tight with the other competitors.
Chevrolet, for example, just two points adrift of Honda, in one after another Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Cadillac, Lexus and Tesla in the top 10. Although Toyota's top 147 numbers declined 16 points from last year, as well as Ford and Honda down 21 and 27 points.
"Dramatic events that occurred in the automotive industry seem to affect the consumer point of view on each brand. Increase in gasoline prices and economic wounds encourages consumers prefer products that are low maintenance and reliable," beber Jeff Bartlett, Deputy Editor Automotive in CR , as reported autonews (01/25/2012).
In the distended position occupied Saab - who last December announced bankrupt - with five points. Medium Fiat, Mini and Mitsubishi both got seven points.
The survey was conducted from 1 to 5 December 2011 at a total of 1702 readers who have at least one car in the home. Assessment based on the brand awareness of consumers and give portions of newcomer brands like Fiat, Fisker and Tesla. The survey is claimed to have an accuracy rate of 95 percent and 2.4 percent of doubt.
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Prada's Hand Made Shoes
You can not confess "fashionista" if you do not have the latest shoe collection output Prada sandals. This Italian brand has just introduced the 2012 spring collection,inspired the design of classic cars era 1950s in the United States. The selected colors also describes the triumph of "muscle car". Although different, but instead creates a fresh new look, more fresh, especially in the fashion world. Prada has not announced the each shoe collection, these sandals. Because of the reputation and prestige, this product will be very expensive as it is manufactured by hand. This shoes is high quality and not easy to find. There are only a few pairs around the world.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Lamborghini
According to legend, the birth of Lamborghini has taken place after a fight between Enzo Ferrari and Ferruccio Lamborghini. The latter complained to the Drake's not lofty quality of the GT cars from Maranello. The debate between the two occurred in the early 60s Ferrari and Lamborghini dismissed, telling him to "think about the tractors that I take care of self."
See pride, Ferruccio Lamborghini decided to give his life to a car manufacturer. Thus, in 1963, left the development of the first Lamborghini vehicle. The seat of Cento (FE) - where the Lamborghini tractors were produced - working team composed by the designer Giampaolo Dallara Giotto Bizzarrini the engineer and designer Franco Scaglione.
350 GTV
The "trio" gave birth to the Lamborghini 350 GTV prototype supercar exhibited at the Turin Motor Show of that year and featuring the 3500 V12 engine which provided a top speed of 280 km / h. Also in '63, started the work of the plant in Sant'Agata Bolognese.
350 GT
At the Geneva Motor Show in 1964, was presented the Lamborghini 350 GT production version of the 350 GTV. The car was designed by Carrozzeria Touring and was moved by 3500 V12 engine with 270 horsepower pushing the car up to 250 km / h top speed. In addition, the Lamborghini supercar had the cockpit configured in the unusual pattern 2 +1. Debuted in the '65 Lamborghini 350 GTS Zagato and 3500, while at the Turin Show was presented the prototype P400 rear engine. This was the new unit 3900 V12 350 hp and 430 hp in standard version S.
The Miura
The prototype P400 prefigured the first vs Ferrari model of Lamborghini. The Miura, officially presented at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. Besides being the symbol of Lamborghini, the Miura was the first model to bear the name of a herd of bulls. In fact, bull officially became the brand identity of Lamborghini, zodiacal sign as owner of Ferruccio. The car was designed by Marcello Gandini, at that time head of Centro Stile Bertone. The Miura was equipped with a 4000 V12 engine from 350 horsepower that can reach a top speed of 270 km / h.
400 GT
In '66 was also presented the Lamborghini 400 GT, a GT 2 +2 always moved from the 4000 V12 engine but with reduced power to 320 hp. In addition, two prototypes were presented as the 400 Monza and the Flying Star.
Two years later, based on the 400 GT was born his deputy, or the Lamborghini Islero, also driven by the 4000 V12 engine with 320 horsepower. In 1968 he was also presented the Miura Roadster, remained at the prototype stage.
In '69, however, the range was enlarged from 370 hp to the Miura S and the Espada. The latter adopted the 4000 V12 320 hp engine and was the standard version of the prototype Marzal, designed by Bertone and presented two years earlier.
Jarama
In 1970, at the Geneva Motor Show Lamborghini Jarama was introduced that replaced the Islero, with whom he shared the 4000 V12 engine with 320 hp. In '71 debuted the Miura SV, the latest evolution of 385 hp. Instead, at the Geneva Motor Show the same year he was presented the prototype LP500 engine mounted longitudinally rear.
In 1972 the range was expanded again with the Lamborghini Urraco, 4-seater sedan designed by Bertone, moved by the 2.5 V8 engine 220 hp. In '73 he left the scene the Lamborghini Miura, Countach superseded by version serial protoripo LP500.
In 1974, with the presentation of the prototype Bravo. In addition, other versions of the Lamborghini debuted Urraco: the P300 and P200 from 265 hp from 182 hp, it is intended solely for the Italian market.
The crisis
The Lamborghini crisis was caused by the development of a luxury SUV and alliance with BMW to design the M1. Shortly after the presentation of the prototype in 1980 Athon, Lamborghini went to meet with failure. The company revived the next year thanks to the French group that presented the Jalpa Mimran supercars like the new course.
Countach
Then came the Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole in 1985 and the following year, the LM-002 SUV. But in order to survive, Lamborghini needed a strong international partner. Thus, in 1987, the House of Sant'Agata Bolognese was taken over by Chrysler Corporation, headed by Lee Iacocca.
The first step was the creation of Chrysler Lamborghini Engineering Division, led by Mauro Forghieri, which was designed by Formula 1 V12 engine which was adopted a year later and stables used by Larousse, Lotus and Minardi.
Friday, October 5, 2012
All-New Latio in Japan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Today launched a global compact sedan, the All-New Latio in Japan. Direct selling done today with the official start 1.3881 million yen (USD 170 million) to 1,698,900 yen (USD 208 million).
According to Nissan Latio previously been marketed in China, the United States and Thailand. However, in Indonesia Latio hatchback comes with the model, while the sedan is used for taxi (Gamya).
In addition to the design changed, the machine has been replaced by a smaller one. If you previously used the 1.6L engine, now replaced with a 1.2L, HR12DE, similar to those used in March.
Nissan Latio fuel consumption is more efficient
. For that idling stop system installed (for all types). As a result, Nissan claims the sedan's fuel consumption could reach 22.6 kpl, according to the Japanese test standards (JC08). Another factor that makes it more economical sedan, weighs 70 kg lighter than the previous version. To transfer power, used typical Nissan CVT called XTronic.
Headlights are halogen, but is equipped with multi-reflector with a smaller size. However, the surface of the lamp larger than the previous version. Hence, the light emitted claimed brighter.
Nissan is also trying to make the car more efficient by increasing the value of aerodynamics. To that end, bumper and front pillars, both outside and under the rear view redesigned.
Another additional feature is a rearview mirror that can be folded out of the driver, the monitor screen to monitor the condition of the back of the car when parking (only variant equipped with navigation), brake lights under the rear glass and the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), which also serves as a control traction (TCS) for variant G.
Nissan hopes the new sedan could sell 1,200 units per month.
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