BMW 3-Series Details 2012

Motor Trend has some new details on the upcoming 2012 BMW 3 Series – codenamed F30. The next generation 3-series was expected to be bigger and it takes a long time after the report by adding 2 inches (5.1 cm) and a wider track and longer wheelbase. The 3 series is closer in looks to the current 5-series, with the adoption of the softer qualities of this new paradigm of BMW design BMW loan program provides a steady stream of used cars.

An examination of some of the spy photos we’ve seen, it also appears thatnext 3-series is shorter overhangs, and more cabin space.

The suspension of the new platform is actually an upgrade of existing facilities, forged a five-link rear, most of which are made of aluminum, andAluminum double-pivot-depth research in the front. Because the platform includes new electronic networks, the car is equipped with optional adaptive damping and active front in the direction currently available. We do not yet know if the filter frame adaptive anti-roll on-5 series.

Nissan will launch

Nissan has released new plan for FY2011 (April 2010-March 2011) , In the Plan will to launch new model including Affordable Sedan based on V-platform is L02B

L02B set time to launch in early 2011 but I am not sure will be occur at China firstly or india or Thailand.

Nissan affordable sedan have sporty and dynamic appearance looks different from Nissan March K13.

Nissan will launch Affordable Sedan (L02B) early 2011

Nissan Tiida to L12F

Nissan Sentra Bluebird Sylphy Tiida Latio is merged for one model is Nissan L12F.
The coming up of Nissan Sentra is merged with Nissan Bluebird Sylphy and Nissan Tiida Latio as The Only ONE Model,cause of Main perposing of C-segment Sedan comes to Asia and US more than declind market is japan

So Now This project called L12F for Global C-Segment Sedan ,This model is revolution of Body Size nearly D-segment car as long as near 4.7 M ,Nissan make following ASIAN and US ppl needs.

Nissan L12F can made forget current Sentra,Bluebird Sylphy and ugly Tiida Latio with stylish,solid,sophisticated design.

Nissan March New Car Future

a Japanese manufacturer with head offices in Tokyo, that also runs factories across the world and has one in the UK based in Sunderland, that has the reputation as the most efficient car factory in Europe. Formerly known as Datsun, Nissan produces a wide range of cars and commercial vehicles, and also has recently introduced the Infiniti luxury brand into the UK - their own luxury brand to rival Lexus, BMW etc. Nissan has ties with French producer Renault and shares some platforms and engines.

Nissan Micra

The Nissan Micra is a Ford Fiesta sized supermini that is built at the Sunderland plant. It is the smallest of the UK Nissan offerings and is a popular choice, known for its reliability. It is known in some other markets as the Nissan March and is currently in its 3rd generation model. Prices start from £7995, and the car is available in either 3 or 5 door hatchback versions.



Nissan Micra C+C

The Nissan Micra C+C is a coupe-convertible version of the Micra hatchback with a folding hardtop that has been becoming increasingly popular in recent times. It is very definitely seen as having a "girls car" image, reinforced by TV coverage at launch on the Top Gear TV show where a fluorescent pink one was road tested. the Micra C+C competes with rivals such as the Peugeot 207 CC for sales.




Nissan Note

The Nissan Note was jointly developed with Renault and shares a lot of engines and the chassis with the Renault Modus. It is a compact people carrier with an overall length similar to a supermini, but with individual seats and a high roof line, designed for family transportation. It is available with a choice of a 1.4 or 1.6 petrol engine or a 1.5 turbo diesel unit, and costs from £9990.



Nissan 350Z

The Nissan 350Z is a 2 seater sports car available as either a coupe or convertible that builds on the heritage of the Datsun and Nissan Z cars that have been popular since the 240Z was introduced in 1969. It is shortly to be replaced by the new 370Z model that builds on the same chassis. The 350Z uses a 3.5 litre V6 normally aspirated petrol engine and the car is said to have excellent sports handling and performance and being a Nissan it is considerably cheaper than rivals such as the BMW Z4 and Porsche Cayman.




Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R is Nissan's flagship model that proves just how technologically capable the brand is. It is the latest in a line of cars that came from the Japanese market Skyline model, and originally was known as the Skyline GT-R. It has always been fitted with an advanced 4 wheel drive system controlled by sophisticated electronics, and a medium capacity engine with a powerful turbocharger strapped to it, enabling easy tuning with some previous models being taken to over 1000 horsepower by their owners. The current model has 480 horsepower as standard, and competed head on with the Porsche 911 Turbo for ability, despite being nearly 40 thousand pounds cheaper.




Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a crossover vehicle designed to sit between somewhere between a family hatchback, a people carrier and an off road 4x4. It has the looks of a 4x4 and an elevated driving position but in a somewhat smaller package, meaning that parking, fuel consumption etc. are all more comparable to a mid sized hatchback, and acknowledges the fact that owners are unlikely to ever take the car off road, so is based around urban capabilities.




Nissan Qashqai+2

The Nissan Qashqai+2 is a slightly larger extended Qashqai model that has as the name suggests, room for an extra 2 seats in the back making it a full 7 seat family car rather than a 5 seater like the original. In most other respects it is virtually identical to its smaller brother - engines, chassis etc, and costs a small premium over the basic model for the extra space.




Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano is a full sized 4 wheel drive that competes with the likes of the BMW X5 and Mercedes M-Class, yet avoids the traditional chunky squared off big off-road styling which is backed up by the cars firm on-road focus. It shares the same engine as the 350Z with a big 3.5 litre V6 motor, which does hamper the sales in the diesel orientated UK market.




Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a compact 4x4 that sells against the Land Rover Freelander, Honda CR-V etc. It is only currently available with a 2.0 litre diesel engine with 173 horsepower, and costs from £22340 in the UK. The current version has been enlarged over the previous model to give space for the smaller Qashqai in the range.



Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder is based on the Nissan Navara double cab commercial vehicle but with a full working boot. It has the same styling, chassis interior and engines as the Navara.




Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol is much more of a traditional 4x4 with full off road ability to compete with other four wheel drives such as the Mitsubishi Shogun and the Toyota Hi-Lux. It uses a separate ladder chassis to its body and several electrical and mechanical off road systems.

toyota camry hybrid 2009-2011

He standard features of the Toyota Camry Base (Retail Orders Only) (A6) include 2.5L I-4 169HP engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 16" steel wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and a stability control.



"The Toyota Camry does nearly everything exceptionally well, and nothing badly, and it delivers comfortable, pleasant, reliable transportation for up to five. There's a model for nearly every taste and budget. All are reasonably economical to operate. The Camry Hybrid is one of the most fuel-efficient mid-size vehicles available."

The 2010 Camry Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in one trim only, the 4-Door Sedan. Upon introduction, the Camry Hybrid is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4 , 187-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 33-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2010 Camry Hybrid is freshened for 2010.

Nova: Car of the Future

Let me mention the worst part of this documentary first: the silliness of brothers Tom and Ray in this program. This program addresses a lot of highly scientific and economic matters that would confuse the average viewer. So they include two DJs on a show called "Car Talk" to lighten the tone. Unfortunately, things are presented as spontaneous which are clearly scripted. Tom and Ray are supposed to be an ideal comic couple like Abbott and Costello or Redman and Method Man, but their presence is just ridiculously extraneous. They present themselves as common men, but they quickly mention that they are MIT alumnae. At one point, one of them has to be bleeped out for cursing. Notice carefully and one of them even makes a fart joke!



Silliness aside, this was a powerful work. We know modern cars are ruining the environment and that petroleum is finite. However, alternatives are often too expensive, dangerous, or unrealistic. They show that Iceland is experimenting with hydrogen-powered transportation, but they have enough energy from geysers to pull that off. Plus, their population is small (and probably not as violent as that of my country, the US). One expert said, "There's not enough land to grow corn and corn is already needed for food." One scientist said, "If we could only produce a living being that works like these two separate microbes do, we'd quicken the process twice." Hello! Horses and eagles are great, but I doubt anyone will make a pegasus to solve our transportation problems!!! Still, I love the way this work gives hope. There are scientists working on solutions. There are consumers willing to pay for pricey cars now which will eventually pay off in the future.

As much as I loved this work, it could have benefited from pointing the blame some. The work does say Americans are driving huge cars, wrongfully, because they make them feel safe. However, the work says nothing on how the steel industry wants car companies to buy their outdated steel, rather than work on developing sleek alternatives. Detroit car companies were told that consumers were sick of inefficient gas guzzlers, but they kept producing the same, old rubbish while Asian companies were addressing consumer concerns. Car companies could legitimately say, "We could change X, but it sure would mean that we'll have to fire thousands of workers." There are villains in this controversy and the documentary says little about them, or oops, maybe us!

John Lithgow narrated this. I love his neighborly, good guy persona. However, I did feel like the main character of "Third Rock from the Sun" was speaking to me. Some like narrators who disappear into the background and that didn't happen here.

I don't know if this work underestimated things or was prescient. It says "We may have competition for gas from China." Well, we DO have that competition. It says, "This problem MAY lead to an economic crisis." Well, we DO have an economic crisis now. The future is today and this documentary seems unaware of it.

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2010 Mazda 2

2010 Mazda 2 Minorchange for first production in Thailand. The Thai-produced Mazda2 will be one of Mazda’s core products in the ASEAN region, with ASEAN sales targeted at approximately 20,000 units per year.

“The Thai-produced Mazda 2 will be a key element in Mazda’s future growth in the ASEAN region, which is continuing to see growing demand for small cars. We consider that the Mazda2 model will also play a pivotal role in Mazda’s global strategy,” said Mazda’s Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, Masazumi Wakayama, before the ceremony.

Mazda Commences Production of Mazda2 at New Passenger Car Plant in Thailand
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has commenced production of the Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio in Japan) at the new passenger car plant at AutoAlliance Thailand Co., Ltd. (AAT), a joint venture manufacturing facility with Ford Motor Company. Mazda2 units produced at AAT will be sold mainly in the ASEAN markets.


To celebrate the start of production, AAT today held a ceremony at the new passenger car plant in Rayong’s Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate. The ceremony was attended by executive officers from Mazda’s head office in Japan, including Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer Masazumi Wakayama and Managing Executive Officer Yuji Nakamine.

“Since its launch, the Mazda2 has received more than 50 awards globally, including Car of the Year in over 20 countries. In 2008, Mazda2 was named World Car of the Year, acclaimed for its beautiful design, sporty driving performance, and outstanding eco-friendly features,” added Wakayama. “I firmly believe that the Mazda2 being built at our state-of-the-art facility in Thailand will make an immense contribution toward establishing the Mazda brand in ASEAN markets and will be our main driving force in the region as we go forward.”

Nissan V-platform

A-platform original named cut cost and cut weight 50 kg off. Nissan has revealed the first details of its new global small car project at a briefing at its new global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan.

The new ‘V-platform’ project has been designed primarily to make financial sense in emerging markets, while being sophisticated enough for Western Europe Nissan V-platform.

The new supermini will sit on all-new Nissan V-platform – the V standing for versatile – which is lighter and roomier than before. It will spawn a saloon model (destined for emerging markets such as India and China) and an MPV too, replacing the popular Note in late 2011.

The Nissan V-platform will underpin cars up to 1600kg in weight and with a maximum torque output of 148lb ft. This means that the largest engine fitted to the family of small cars will be a 1.5-litre turbodiesel unit.

Engineered by Nissan in Japan, the Nissan V-platform project focuses on reductions in both weight and in the number of components that make up the future models.

The V-cars have 18 per cent fewer parts than Nissan’s previous small cars, the company says. The complete dashboard assembly is made up of just 28 parts instead of 56 and the seats are now made up of 50 parts, down from 85.

The V platform’s weight reduction was achieved by reducing the number of components and simplifying the car’s systems – for example, the new exhaust system is 3kg lighter than in the current car, the fuel tank is smaller and 2.2kg lighter, while the number of components that make up the cockpit module were halved.

Nissan says the new car will be very fuel efficient, but would not be drawn if that would mean the car would have engine stop-start technology, or whether a hybrid version would be made, but conceded that this might be possible.

The majority of Nissan V-platform cars will be powered by new ‘low-friction’ three-cylinder engines, which Autocar understands will come in 0.9- and 1.2-litre capacities. It’s possible most versions of the motor will get turbochargers.

Nissan engineers say the combination of lightweight engineering and torquey engines could deliver significantly better fuel economy than rival vehicles.

The company has also engineered a new, very compact, ‘low-friction’ CVT transmission, which has a much higher top ratio than normal.

The V-platform has been primarily engineered for comfort on the demanding roads in emerging markets such as India and China. For Western versions of the V-cars, extra emphasis will be placed on more refinement and body control.

The new model will not be built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, but instead will be produced at a variety of factories in emerging markets including Thailand – where it will be first launched in March 2010 – and India.

This approach will help Nissan to keep costs down – so expect the new Micra to be very competitvely priced when it goes on sale here, most likely just in five-door form (a three-door has yet to be confirmed) in October 2010 as Nissan V-platform.

Nissan Reveal NV200 EV

Nissan Reveal NV200 EV Concept Sketch and confirmed Infiniti EV INFINITI CONFIRMS PLAN FOR A ZERO EMISSIONS VEHICLE. FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2009) – Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle – one that will be true to the Infiniti brand’s promise of “Inspired Performance.”

Mr. Ghosn stated that a concept is being developed for a stylish, compact, high performance four-seat luxury Infiniti with zero emissions.

With the addition of a high-performance V6 diesel to Infiniti’s Western Europe line in 2010, and the Infiniti M Hybrid, which will be available in the U.S. in the spring of 2011, Infiniti will soon offer an almost unrivalled choice of powertrains compared with other luxury brands.

Car Hire Tenerife

Tenerife, the largest of the seven islands that make up the Canary Island. is a volcanic island that was formed in the late Age.

Seven million years ago, the areas of Teno, Anaga and Adeje emerged from the sea and later joined together to form the Dorsal Mountain Range. In the centre of the island, the impressive cone of Teide (3,718 m) rises up over the Caldera de Las Cañadas, forming the highest point of the island and, indeed, of the whole of Spain.

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Much more than just a tourist guide, Going Native in Tenerife gives you a native’s eye view of this surprising, beautiful and diverse Spanish island which lies off the coast of Africa.

Inside you will discover:

» hidden treasures beyond the tourist hotspots
» a brief look into Tenerife’s past and future
» intimate guided tours of towns and villages across the island
» personal photographs from the authors’ travels
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‘Going Native’ guides are written with a rare type of traveller in mind… longer term visitors who want to become a true part of their new home.

So, whether your stay is a month or a lifetime this guide will give you everything the tourist travel guides won’t.

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Green car Futures

More auto makers are embracing green technology. The question is whether there will be enough demand at the right prices to save the global auto industry. And whether it can be done without the industry being on the drip of taxpayer-funded assistance.

Holden this week announced the release of two new fuel efficient V6 engines. Holden chairman and managing director Mark Reuss seemed to suggest it was the way of the future.

Meanwhile, Nissan has unveiled a new battery-powered electric car called the Leaf, seating five adults, with a top speed of about 90 miles per hour (or about 145 km). The car comes with a battery which recharges over eight hours on a power socket. Just plug it in overnight and off you go.

And Ford has decided to focus on building more fuel efficient versions of its Sedan and Territory off-roader. And then of course, there is the industry pioneer, the Toyota Prius, which according to news reports is helping Toyota keep a lid on its losses. Orders for the new Prius are running way ahead of expectations.

There is no doubt green cars sales will boom over the next few years because of pressure to reduce carbon emissions and volatile oil prices. According to this analyst’s report, Toyota and Honda are leading the way but other car makers are queuing up. The report says the industry will have a compound annual growth rate of 20 per cent during 2009-2012.

That said, concerns are being raised about the extensive level of government required to bankroll the production of green cars. The Australian argues that the Rudd Government’s $1.3 billion green car innovation fund will do nothing and is just propping up an industry.

Does the car actually have much of a future in today’s market? People are driving less and they’re certainly not rushing out to buy new cars, green or otherwise, with the latest figures showing that auto sales dropped 10 per cent in July.

Source : www.gmagazine.com.au

New Mazda 2 เปิดจอง ปลายปี 09 คู่แข่ง Jazz Yaris

เปิดจอง ปลายปี 09
คู่แข่ง Jazz Yaris


Mazda announced last fall it would be phasing out the current 1.4-liter diesels in the Mazda2 hoods with new 1.6-liter units. Starting in June, the new 1.6-liter will be available in the 2. This is the same powertrain found at the 2's larger sibling, the Mazda3, but this is the 90hp version, which is 22 hp more powerful than the previous unit. Torque is also increased,
it goes from 160 Nm at 2,000 rpm to 212 at 1,750, quite an increase. Fuel consumption stays the same at 4.2 l/100 km (56mpg) and CO2 emissions are reduced to 112 g/km, with a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) fitted as standard. Prices are bumped up, too, by 1,000 euros. The new Mazda2 starts at €16,250.








New Mazda 2

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

Don't count on the Chevrolet Volt to rescue General Motors. The extended-range electric car is a fascinating science project and great for wowing policy makers, but few car enthusiasts are that committed to saving the planet. What most of us want is a sexy-hot ride that doesn't cost a fortune. Enter the reborn Chevy Camaro - the ultimate red-blooded, blue-collar fashion statement and GM's best hope of driving itself out of the ditch.

The Camaro's six-year absence really did make hearts yearn for a Ford Mustang foil. Dodge's Challenger revival eased some of that ache, but true Chevy fans would sooner pine for the old days than defect. After GM announced that the Camaro concept wasn't a tease, 14,000 believers affirmed their faith by placing orders.

Now that GM's Oshawa, Ontario, assembly plant is cranking out cars, we've test-driven V-6 and V-8 versions of the fifth-generation Camaro. Our first revelation: Chevy has mounted a classic Trojan horse offense. Under its 1969-esque cover, the Camaro is armed with such 2009 weapons as direct injection (V-6 only), an independent rear suspension, and six speeds in every transmission. Chevy's strategy is to reward the faithful and to lure fresh recruits away from imports.

The irony is that true import flavor is part of the Camaro's recipe. Four years ago, Bob Lutz and GM design chief Ed Welburn cooked up this car as a buzz builder and Chevy brand resuscitator. After their 2006 Detroit auto show concept rocked the car world, the business case supporting a production model gained momentum. GM's Holden division in Australia offered two vital resources: a can-do attitude and a global rear-wheel-drive chassis code-named Zeta that arrived here last year beneath the Pontiac G8.

To deliver a Camaro that held true to the Lutz-Welburn inspiration, GM engineers in Michigan and Melbourne hewed a tight coupe out of the large G8 sedan by moving the Zeta rear axle forward six inches. To clear the room needed for twenty-inch wheels and tires, the front suspension was moved forward, track widths were increased, and the windshield was shifted rearward and given a more upright stance. After revised suspension geometries, larger brakes, and other changes were added, the Camaro's Zeta Two underpinnings shared little with the G8's Zeta One blueprints other than common engineering.

Concurrently, the V-8-powered concept was expanded into a full range of meek-to-mean Camaros. The menu includes LS, LT, and SS series with two trim levels, three engines, four transmissions, and two suspensions, plus an RS package consisting of twenty-inch wheels and tires, HID headlamps, and a rear spoiler. Prices run from $22,995 for the stripped LS V-6 to more than $37,000 for a well-equipped SS V-8..

Last year, after driving a Camaro LT powered by the direct-injection 3.6-liter V-6, we concluded that 304 hp serves as an excellent starting point. Now we can report that the six-speed-stick LT squirts to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds - matching Hyundai's hottest Genesis coupe - on its way to a 14.8-second, 98-mph quarter-mile dash. The refined howl under the hood is the entry-level Camaro speaking softly while wielding a decent performance stick, including 17/26 EPA city/highway gas mileage. Equipped with a six-speed automatic, the LS and LT Camaros score an even better 18/29 mpg rating in EPA tests.

The Camaro's cockpit has a bunker vibe inflicted by the high-rise beltline, tall hood, and a roof that curves over your ears. The bucket seats are squishy soft and lacking in both lateral and lumbar support. Releasing one lever allows tilting and telescoping of the dished steering wheel, but a clunky adjuster mechanism takes a bite out of knee room. The uplevel trim is cloth-accented and carefully fitted but not especially luxurious. The few metallic hints are paint or chrome over molded plastic.

Entering the Camaro's rear seats is a chore because of high doorsills and the absence of quick-slide front-bucket releases. There's adequate legroom if front riders are willing to compromise, but curls are sure to be squashed. Rear passengers view the world through tiny triangular portholes.

Access to the 11.3-cubic-foot trunk is through one of the highest, smallest apertures we've ever encountered. A rear-seat pass-through is provided to accommodate poles, pipes, and spears.

The Camaro's instrument panel is a peculiar mix of retro and modern. Square-cornered tach and speedometer dials juxtapose with electronic fuel-level and trip-info displays. Four secondary gauges mounted at the forward end of the console also hark back to 1969; in forty years, nothing has changed to make that location viable. Providing engine and transmission lubricant temperatures is a nice touch, but no driver in the heat of battle is inclined to search for this information.

OnStar is the only form of navigation offered. In compensation, the list of standard or optional infotainment goodies includes CD and MP3 play capability, Bluetooth, a 245-watt sound system with nine speakers, XM reception, an audio input jack, a USB port, and a wireless interface for portable media players.

The best music source is the Camaro SS's 6.2-liter V-8. Rumble and reverb are entertaining at start-up but appropriately subdued underway. The Tremec six-speed manual's shifter is reasonably light to the touch unless you're in street-race mode, when a heavy hand is required to extract peak performance. So hammered, the 426-hp Camaro SS hustles to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and logs a 13.3-second, 111-mph quarter mile, neatly eclipsing both the Mustang GT and the Challenger SRT8. The thrill peters out at 157 mph when the speed limiter kicks...

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Nissan Qazana

The Nissan Qazana will be made in Malaysia and Indonesia
Nissan Qazan is below of Qashqai will be made in Malaysia (Tanchong Plnat) and Indonesia plant to supply asia and asean market,UK plant build for Europe market.

Some specification is based on B-platform mouted by HR15DE,HR16DE and MR16DDT Directinjection+Turbocharged more powerful and fuel efficiency.

บีเอ็มฯ เต็มพิกัด-ครั้งแรกในโลกกับเบนซ์

ขนกันมาแบบเต็มพิกัดชนิดเต็มพื้นที่บูธ เห็นจะเป็นค่ายรถหรูจากเยอรมนีเช่นเดียวกัน “บีเอ็มดับเบิลยู” ที่ปีนี้เดินหน้าวิ่งสู้ฟัดแบบสุดๆ ไม่มีกั๊กอีกต่อไป โดยภายในงานได้มีการนำเข้ารถรุ่นใหม่มาเปิดตัวเพียบ ไฮไลต์อยู่ที่สุดยอดของค่ายใบพัดสีฟ้า “ซีรี่ส์ 7 โฉมใหม่” ซึ่งงานนี้นำเข้ามาพร้อมกัน 2 รุ่น ได้แก่ บีเอ็มดับเบิลยู 750Li เครื่องยนต์เบนซิน V8 4.4 ลิตร เทอร์โบคู่ กำลังสูงสุด 407 แรงม้า แต่มีอัตราสิ้นเปลืองน้ำมันเพียง 8.8 กม./ลิตร ราคา ราคา 15.699 ล้านบาท
และอีกรุ่นรองลงมา บีเอ็มดับเบิลยู 740Li เครื่องยนต์เบนซิน 3.0 ลิตร แบบ 6 สูบแถวเรียง เทอร์โบคู่ กำลังสูงสุด 326 แรงม้า อัตราการประหยัดน้ำมัน 10.0 กม./ลิตร ราคา 12.999 ล้านบาท เท่านั้นไม่พอบีเอ็มดับเบิลยูยังนำสปอร์ตโรดสเตอร์ชื่อดัง “แซด4” ใหม่ (BMW Z4 Roadster) มาเอาใจผู้ชื่นชอบความแรง ด้วยขุมพลังเครื่องยนต์เบนซิน 2.5 ลิตร แบบ 6 สูบแถวเรียง กำลังสูงสุด 204 แรงม้า อัตราสิ้นเปลืองน้ำมัน 11.2 กม./ลิตร


นอกจากนี้บีเอ็มดับเบิลยู ประเทศไทย ยังนำเอารถยนต์ในเครือ “มินิ” มาเอาใจคนวัยมันส์ นำเข้า “มินิ คอนเวิร์ทติเบิ้ล” (MINI Convertible) ที่ไม่เพียงดีไซน์โดนใจในสไตล์มินิ และอารมณ์การขับขี่ที่สนุกเร้าใจสไตล์โกคาร์ทของมินิแล้ว รุ่นนี้ยังมาพร้อมกับแอ็คทีฟโรลบาร์ ซึ่งเป็นเทคโนโลยีความปลอดภัยที่เป็นหนึ่งเดียวในรถคลาสนี้ โดยมีให้เลือก 2 รุ่น คือ คูเปอร์ เอส คอนเวิร์ทติเบิ้ล ราคา 3.2 ล้านบาท และคูเปอร์ คอนเวิร์ทติเบิ้ล ราคา 2.8 ล้านบาท

ในเมื่อคู่แข่งปีนี้เดินหน้าลุยเช่นนี้ มีหรือที่เจ้าตลาดรถหรู “เมอร์เซเดส-เบนซ์” จะทนนิ่งเฉย และยังตอกย้ำความสำคัญของตลาดรถยนต์ไทยเช่นทุกครั้ง โดยนำเข้าโฉมใหม่ของ “เมอร์เซเดส-เบนซ์ อี-คลาส คูเป้” หรือ E 350 AVANTGARDE Coupé Sports AMG รุ่นพวงมาลัยขวามาเปิดตัว เพื่อให้ชาวไทยได้ยลโฉมเป็นครั้งแรกของโลก


ทั้งนี้ทีมวิศวกรของเมอร์เซเดส-เบนซ์ ได้พัฒนาเครื่องยนต์ V6 จากอี-คลาสรุ่นใหม่ เพิ่มความแรงให้อารมณ์การขับขี่ที่เป็นสปอร์ตให้อี-คลาส คูเป้ ใหม่ ด้วยพละกำลังสูงสุดถึง 272 แรงม้า ที่ 6,000 รอบต่อนาที ด้วยแรงบิด 350 นิวตันเมตร ที่ 2,400 – 5,000 รอบ ต่อนาที ทำให้สามารถทำเวลาจาก 0 ถึง100 ในเวลาเพียงแค่ 6.4 วินาที และทำความเร็วสูงสุดได้ถึง 250 กม./ชม. เคาะราคาที่ 7.999 ล้านบาท

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Can This Man Save The American Auto Industry?

In a makeshift ballroom at Ford Field, the Detroit Lions' stadium, a Beatles tribute band is playing I Want to Hold Your Hand, which has got the élite of Motor City moving and shaking, but not the hosts of the black-tie charity ball, William Clay Ford Jr. and his wife Lisa. In fact, the 48-year-old CEO of Ford Motor Co. is getting teased by his brother-in-law about his ineptitude on the dance floor. Turning to a reporter, Bill owns up to it. "You don't want to see that," the Ford scion says with a laugh. But he gets serious when the topic turns to his day job and what lies just around the corner for his employees: a sweeping restructuring that will bring tens of thousands of layoffs. "Honestly, I don't worry about myself," he says. "I mean, I can screw up my life, and it doesn't really matter"--a fair observation for a man who is an heir to a billion-dollar fortune. "But what I worry about is the impact all of this has on others. We're going to do what we have to do, but it's just very, very sad."

Why did Bill Ford, great-grandson of the auto company's founder, take on this responsibility when he could have left it to hired professionals? It helps to understand that he is a man of epic contradictions. His family practically invented the auto industry, not to mention blue-collar consumerism. Brilliant, cantankerous Henry Ford made the first mass-produced car, the Model T, and paid workers enough so they could afford to buy one. That makes great-grandson Bill industrial royalty: he comes from a competitive, dynastic clan that cannot be separated from the nameplate on your Mustang. But he also has a complex, even squishy side; he's a passionate environmentalist who has studied Buddhist philosophy and thinks a lot about the future of the world.

So while he worries about his employees, Ford Motor's boss believes--belatedly, perhaps--that nothing short of a cultural revolution will save the family firm, which, like General Motors, seems to have all but lost a 30-year war with Toyota and other foreign companies for dominance of the U.S. auto market. This week he is unveiling a plan, which he calls the "Way Forward," a last-ditch effort to save the company by taking some big chances. Ford has surrendered market share in the U.S. but figures that a smaller, more innovative company can stir more passion among its customers.

He wants to blow up the company's hierarchical traditions, trim the ranks of bureaucrats and encourage a climate of risk taking. He will go out on a limb with bolder car designs (in fact, one new model is called the Edge). And he will gamble that saving the planet from the car industry is the biggest long-term priority of all, so he will pour billions of dollars into eco-friendly factories and cars. Most notably, the company will dramatically increase production of its hybrid gas-electric models, promising to produce 250,000 a year by 2010, a tenfold increase from last year's output. "The old way of doing things doesn't work," Ford says. "Is [this] risky? Of course it's risky. But I tell you what: Going the way we were going is the highest risk of all."
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Cash Before Cover ประกันภัยรถยนต์

ตามที่ สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับและส่งเสริมการประกอบธุรกิจประกันภัย (คปภ.) ได้กำหนดให้ใช้เกณฑ์ Cash Before Cover สำหรับการรับ ประกันภัยรถยนต์ ที่มีผลคุ้มครอง ตั้งแต่วันที่ 1/1/52 เป็นต้นไป (ยกเว้น กรมธรรม์คุ้มครองปี 2552 ที่มีการผลิตเสร็จสิ้นล่วงหน้าภายในปี 2551) จึงมีผลให้ การรับประกันภัย หรือป้อนข้อมูลเข้าระบบ หรือแจ้งทำประกันภัย หรือวันที่คุ้มครองในกรมธรรม์ ในทุกกรณีที่กล่าวมานี้ ต้องปฏิบัติตามเกณฑ์ Cash Before Cover คือ ผู้เอาประกันภัยต้องชำระเงินค่าเบี้ยประกันภัยก่อนแล้วจึงให้ความคุ้มครอง ตั้งแต่วันที่ 1/1/52 เป็นต้นไป ...

New Nissan GT-R spec V features include a carbon fiber

The GT-R SpecV’s new exterior features include a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts. The SpecV is available exclusively in Ultimate Black Opal (RP) body color. Inside, the SpecV’s unique two-seat interior (non-SpecV GT-R models also include a two-place rear seat) offers special Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, while carbon fiber insets embellish the rear center storage box, instrument panel and other trim areas.

Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine’s twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy. Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes that provide powerful stopping performance.

The GT-R SpecV is also equipped with lightweight, racing-style forged aluminum wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) since September 2008. The lighter unsprung weight provided by the new wheels, together with the enhanced braking capability, an exclusive suspension and high-grip tires, combine to deliver the SpecV’s exceptional performance.

The SpecV will be sold at the following seven dealer outlets, each of which is staffed by mechanics with special GT-R SpecV training and who are knowledgeable of racing circuit driving.

Dealer outlets selling the SpecV
Ibaraki Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Mito Sennami Outlet
Nissan Prince Tokyo Sales Co., Ltd. Kamedo Outlet
Nissan Prince Nagoya Sales Co., Ltd. Fukiage Outlet
Nissan Prince Osaka Sales Co., Ltd. Horie Kawaguchi Outlet
Nissan Prince Hyogo Sales Co., Ltd. Nada Outlet
Nissan Prince Kagawa Sales Co., Ltd. Takamatsu Outlet
Yamaguchi Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Ogori Interchange Outlet

Suggested nationwide retail price (including consumption tax) 15,750,000 yen

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a new limited-production Nissan GT-R SpecV model, which goes on sale at seven specially selected Nissan dealers throughout Japan on February 2, 2009. The GT-R SpecV is targeted specifically at enthusiast drivers who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.

Developed around the multi-dimensional Nissan GT-R sports car, which was introduced just more than one year ago to universal global acclaim, the new SpecV model builds on the original’s “ultimate supercar that anyone can enjoy driving anywhere, at anytime” philosophy - taking it to an entirely new level of “oneness between man and machine.” The SpecV model includes unique body, interior and performance equipment and modifications, raising the GT-R’s unmatched performance to even higher levels.

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2010 BUICK LaCROSSE PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

BUICK TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES WITH THE 2010 LACROSSE LUXURY SEDAN
“The new LaCrosse was created with great attention to detail, craftsmanship and advanced technology,” said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. “It builds on the success of Enclave as the next step in Buick’s revitalization. And, as with Enclave, our goal is to attract a whole new buyer to our dealerships for LaCrosse.”

Buick’s long heritage of leading designs, such as the Y-Job Concept, the Roadmaster and the Riviera, helped define American automobile design through the years, according to Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. Today, Buick design is a product of a global team and resources. Creative collaboration between designers in the United States and China, in partnership with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) as well as chassis and body engineers in Europe, resulted in the first General Motors vehicle to be created on three continents.

“The new LaCrosse is intended to represent modern elegance,” said Welburn. “Throughout the design, you experience a balance of contrasts. Both the interior and exterior have been designed with harmony in mind. The exterior balances taut, sculpted lines with sensuous accents and surfaces. Inside, smoked chrome accents, warm wood, first-class leather and materials combine with cool blue ambient lighting to create an inviting environment.”

The exterior design is faithful to the Buick Invicta show car introduced at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.

“It is instantly recognizable as a Buick, with its signature ’sweep spear’ body-side styling, portholes inside the character line on the hood, and waterfall grille,” added Welburn.

Luxurious interior experience

Inside, the two-tone interior is defined by a flowing, uninterrupted design theme that wraps around the instrument and door panels. Attention to detail is evident throughout the interior, including the analog instrument cluster, chrome offset by dark wood accents, and the contrasting thread and French stitching on the instrument panel.

Buick’s signature QuietTuning – an engineering process to reduce, block and absorb interior noise – provides a distraction-free passenger environment.

An unexpected, inviting touch is the cool blue ambient lighting throughout the cabin from the center console, instrument panel and door panels.

Intelligent personal technologies

The contemporary atmosphere of the cabin includes the digital connectivity and personal technology offered in the new LaCrosse. That includes features such as in-dash navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, an auxiliary audio input and a USB port. For rear-seat passengers, a power rear-window sunshade and a DVD entertainment system, with two display screens integrated into the seatbacks, is available.

LaCrosse’s intelligent technologies also work to deliver a 360-degree field of vision behind the steering wheel, for a greater feeling of comfort, security and safety. It starts with the available head-up display in the windshield, allowing the driver to monitor speed while keeping his or her eyes on the road. At night, the available adaptive lighting package can direct the high-intensity discharge headlight beams up to 15 degrees for enhanced illumination of the road and its curves.