Hailing from one of the GCC countries - Saudi Arabia to be exact - By Design Motorsport works with many different tuners to bring together an array of projects for everyone’s viewing and buying pleasure. We’ve already featured two Porsches, a 911 Turbo by Protomotive and a 997 TT Porschat Edition by BD Motor, but this next tuning project takes the trip from a different German company: Mercedes. By Design Motorsport (BD Motor) has just prepared a package for the Mercedes E63 AMG sedan that provides it with just a bit of aesthetic change.
Every experience we've had with Mercedes-Benz's new eighth-generation E-Class has been a positive one. From the near-stately luxury of the E350 and E550 sedans to the sporty thrills of the E-Coupe to the "ineffable joy"of the E-Cabrio, we've been big fans. Except we all seem to end our reviews saying something like this, "While there is no doubt that the [whichever E-Class] is a first rate automobile, we can't help but wonder what the AMG version would be like." Well friends, let me tell you.
It's like driving veal. No, the E63 AMG is smoother than that. It's like driving veal fat. Citroëns wish they had rides as glassy. Potholes, ruts, expansion joints (i.e. Interstate 5 near Downtown Los Angeles), it really doesn't matter what the road surface is like. The E63 wafts you over it in serene comfort. And should you (somehow) become uncomfortable, just switch on the massaging seat. The max setting is stellar. "Wait a second," you say, this is an AMG product. It's not supposed to be all soft and cushy. Well, I'm kind of pulling a fast one, because I'm talking about driving the E63 with all of the adjustable stuff turned off. This is also known as "Comfort" mode, and truer words have rarely been printed in an owner's manual.
Technical Specs
Standard Engine 6.3L V8
Standard Transmission 7 Speed Manual
Cylinders 8
Horsepower @RPM 518@6800
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 13 / 20
Combined Fuel Economy 15
EPA Class Mid-Size
Number of Valves 32
Torque @RPM N/A
Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No) No
Overdrive Transmission Yes
Battery Output N/A
Compression 11.3:1
Displacement 6208 / 379
Bore X Stroke 4.02x3.72
Cruising Range 316.5 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
Power to Weight Ratio 7.8
Final Drive Ratio No
Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged No
Electric HorsePower RPM N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP N/A
Ford Ranger finally introduce a new face. However, Australia was chosen as the premiere pickup United States (U.S.) this.
New Ranger provides the most important thing to pickup truck owners worldwide. Not just a matter of looks that addressed, staff also became an important reference of this car.
Three new engines provided by Ford Motor Co.. First, the diesel engine Ford Duratorq TDCi I4 new 2.2 liter with an output of 375 Nm maximum torque and power output of 110 kW (150 PS). Second, diesel engine Ford Duratorq TDCi 3.2-liter I5 with 470 Nm of torque and power 147 kW (200 PS). Finally, Ford Duratec I4 gasoline engine-powered 2.5-liter to 122 kW (166 PS).
"The machine is a great heart pickup truck capability," says Chief Programme Engineer Ford Ranger John Tatge, in a release received Legal, Friday (10/15/2010).
Ford's new Ranger engine featuring third at the Australian International Motor Show. This shows how Ford's new Ranger has designed a whole in order to compete in 180 markets around the world.
Premiering in Sydney, New Ford Ranger makes fuel efficiency as the main reason for purchase. With a sophisticated turbocharger, the new engine provides fuel economy and higher energy while reducing emissions to the customer a new generation Ranger.
And for the first time, a certain Ranger diesel model will be provided with automatic transmission or six-speed manual which presents a decrease engine rpm and the addition of the reach of Ranger for a long journey on the highway or city traffic. Petrol-engined models are equipped five-speed manual transmission.
The availability of diesel engines with 2.2 liter and 3.2 liter four-cylinder with five-cylinder showed that the Ranger is ready to master the compact pickup truck segment. This new machine also claimed to have a significant improvement in fuel economy that extend the distance between refueling.
A number of improvements have been made on the new Ranger, including the use of latest technology, fuel distribution through high pressure fuel system. Fuel delivery system has been adjusted and calibrated to produce precise combustion efficiency and improve fuel economy without affecting power.
The series of machine is calibrated to meet energy needs and emissions throughout the world. For areas emission standards strict Stage V, Ranger can be equipped with a MT82 six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission 6R80. Transmission designed for 4x2 and 4x4 versions of lighter and uses part of that has been reinforced, designed and tested to meet the standards of the global commercial vehicle.
The fuel for diesel engines are economical 2.2 liter - which is still to be certified officially - is expected to make the best Ranger in the segment. With a fuel tank capacity of 80 liters, 2.2 liter TDCi Ranger can spend a lot of gas stations before requiring refueling.
Toyota Motor Corporation said it would produce a small hybrid car in the factory Valenciennes, France, in 2012. Principals began to inject an additional investment of funds 53 million euros, or USD 638.5 billion to make it happen.
Toyota is trying to strengthen the hybrid market in the Blue Continent by creating a new model after the success with the Prius. Currently, the factory producing the Yaris in France since 2001 and employs 3,000 people with production capacity of 270,000 units per year.
"We are very grateful to the authorities who have given assistance on this project. Financial aid from central and local governments and local authorities have promoted the implementation of this program," said President Director Makoto Sano Toyota France.
Toyota has started producing hybrid cars Auris in the UK in June. Meanwhile, there has been no announcement about the hybrid model to be produced in France, whether or Yaris Auris. To be sure, the appointment of production location in the City of Blue Wine difficult it will supply the hybrid units to all corners of Europe to the eastern region.
Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept is a hybrid variant of the Toyota Auris hatchback, popular in Europe. Auris uses the same platform as the Corolla and is known for its durability and quality. Toyota promises after the Auris, Hybrid Synergy Drive technology will be installed in all models of Toyota. This is a manifestation of Toyota's commitment to offer a hybrid variant in all models of Toyota in 2020. According to the plan will be produced in the European Auris.
All-new Land Cruiser full-size SUV toughness icon of a car, will be introduced first in public. Toyota's largest SUV in the family is always carrying the most advanced technology in its class. His ability to cross any field recognized by many parties. All-new Land Cruiser will be available starting fourth quarter of this year.SUV that had passed the first ten generations were produced in the era-50s. At that time, still under the shadow of Jeep and Land Rover. Slowly but surely, his reputation was built in places where other cars could not operate there. One variant, FJ40 is still believed by many as off-road vehicles, although he was already more than four decades.
Toyota also introduced the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. This is the third generation Prius is already equipped with the latest plug-in rechargeable battery in which the process can be done with electrical connections at home or at work. This technology expands the ability of the hybrid Prius until it can operate only with electric motors within a certain distance.The model developed since last year, will be leased to the company's fleet as part of a large-scale field tests. Toyota set up more than 150 units for this purpose.
No lag, Toyota iQ promote the World by displaying two customized versions of the iQ and the iQ Sports Collection.
Indonesia-Malaysia relations sometimes heated, but it did not hinder the Nissan Motor Indonesia to open the Malaysian market.
Nissan X-Trail will export 2.0-liter, assembled in Indonesia to Malaysia. The move was made considering the huge demand Nissan X-Trail 2.0-liter in Malaysia.
President Director of PT Nissan Motor Indonesia, Takayuki Kimura said this at the sidelines of the opening together at a restaurant in the area of Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, Wednesday (08/18/2010), tonight.
"Now in addition to Thailand, we are also exporting the Nissan X-Trail 2.0 to Malaysia," said Takayuki.
This change would make the X-Trail 2.0 is more interesting. Because the CVT transmission are pinned on the X-Trail 2.0 is similar to version 2.5. where motorists can be customized characters at any time by transmitting 'smart' this. As a result, would lead to a sense of fun to drive in a drive with this new X-Trail.
Moreover MR20DE coded engine is a development of the latest generation Nissan which has a high level of efficiency. Where the position of the intake manifold has been behind so near the radiator.
With a cheaper price than X-Trail 2.5, 2.0 CVT variant of this is a good option for fans and affordable SUV with automatic transmission.
Nissan X-Trail exports to Thailand and Malaysia was conducted from
January to December 2010. While the Nissan X-Trail enthusiasts in Thailand make a Nissan Motor Indonesia to increase the supply which had averaged only 600 units to 1,000 units per annum.
"For Thailand, that was just 600 units to 1000 units while to Malaysia as many as 1005 units per year," he said.
Spesification
Nissan X-Trail 2.0 CVT
Engine: 1997 cc 4-cylinder CVTC
Maximum power: 139 dk/5.200 rpm
Maximum torque: 198 rpm Nm/4.400
Transmission: Automatic CVT, FWD
0-100 km / h: N / A
Top speed: N / A
Fuel Consumption: N / A
Weight: 1460 kg
Dimensions (P / L / T): 4.630/1.785/1.685 mm
Luggage capacity: 603 liters
Price: $ 250 million
Status: Confirmed
Marketed: Early 2009
Honda reliable family car, ie, Freed, was not only able to perform elegant or sporty. Show coquettish also remain attractive to look at. As displayed in the carpet flirtatious Indonesia International Motor Show in 2010.
Honda Freed garnish appear with the color pink. Anyone who visited the Honda stand IIMS, his eyes would not have missed the 7 passenger MPV from Honda.
You'll see, with garnish primary color pink, floral airbrush into the background that reinforces the impression at the Honda Freed is feminine. Moreover, coupled with some cutting sticker silver foliage, so it looks more festive.
And to further reinforce the impression of feminine outward appearance, rim 18 inches in diameter were pinned on all four wheels, of course, also with pink garnish coquettish, but not shameful to be taken in style.
Bumper-bumper former then he cut to pieces as needed and connected with a special glue and then garnishand repainted again. So it is with grill. This section was actually taken over from All New Civic grill marks are acknowledged already broken. Under pinned grill chrome accents also taken from the scrap metal plate attached to adjust the form and on the front bumper and then re-chromed.
Moving into the cabin, there was no significant alteration of the interior too Freed alert of 2010. "I purposely made as simple as possible and everything is beneficial because it fits the concept of Go Green I remove the modification of excessive and a waste of material," he said.
For the seat again he uses MB Tech materials used on several sides.Seat uses a combination of green and white color, and the head rest is the recycle logo.
Then section sound system, Tom uses his label Venom special message for green. Also on the back Tomi create multipurpose rack of used steel plate material which he cut within their needs, then the chrome back.The result of this rack can be used to store clothes and shoes of the owner of the car.
As a courtier Tomi Airbrush, this man's creations poured Go Green themed pictures on the ceiling of the car. "I used the special paint to stick to the leather used for the roof," he explained. Options picture makes shades of green and white dominated the interior of this car.
Now enter the cabin. Hommy luxurious nuances and layers of distinctive women's visible from the white leather seats, combined with pink feathers in the middle.
While in the dashboard compartment, and door trim, even a touch of pink Honda pinned, so that Freed was really female.
So, do not be surprised if one day you happen to bump into the Honda Freed, which is the seventh person in the passenger cabin is
beautiful women.
After a long-awaited day, and had silenced since early this year 2010, finally PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia presents its latest compact SUV, New Hyundai Tucson.
In Europe, his name is ix-35. present with an aggressive design, with typical
performance as an SUV that was born with a stylish sports coupe design with a premium taste.
"The presence of New Tucson this as a form of one of the innovations of PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia, which according to Hyundai's global strategy," said President Director of PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia, Jongkie D Sugiarto, at the launch of the New Hyundai Tucson, in the arena of IIMS, Kemayoran Jakarta.
Earlier, Vice President Marketing, Sales & After Sales PT HMI Erwin Djajadiputra says, PT HMI will provide price shocks in the carpet Indonesia International Motor Show 2010 on July 23 to August 2 next. Surprises included the price of the brand-new Tucson.
However, Erwin did not mention that time is the price scale. "Just wait, this car would be a surprise, 'he said.
Tucson new iX35 was produced using ix-onic Hyundai concept shown at Geneva Motor Show 2009 mat. Radiated sporty impression is very strong when we observe the hexagonal shaped grill. Especially in the legs using size 18 inch alloy wheels.
From uukuran side, the new Tucson is longer than its predecessor. Wheelbase is longer eg 10 millimeters (mm). Length 4410 mm and 1820 mm width is also 85 mm longer and 20 mm wider than previous models.
While the height (ground clearance) 20mm shorter car. But it did not affect the discretion of the cabin.
Hyundai Tucson ix35 bearing 2,000 cc engine new Theta II. Hyundai offered it in two types of petrol and diesel engine options. Power gasoline engine capable of spraying up to 166 horsepower. whereas diesel engine-powered 184 horsepower.
Hyundai Tucson or from the manufacturer Affairs ix35 ginseng was equipped 2.0-liter Theta II engine which has undergone refresher. with some changes made in the kitchen system spur, Tucson was able to drain the power of 166 hp.
New Hyundai Tucson will show its performance with a stock engine with a capacity of 2.0-liter Theta II, powered 166 PS, which is also supported six-speed automatic transmission shiftronic.
Inside the cabin, integrated audio on ceterfascia, and the manual water
conditioner with a 4-speed fan, plus a one-touch triple-turn signal, creating a futuristic feel of its own for New Tucson.
Therefore, the optimistic, PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia sales target of 300 units in New Tucson this year, with 100 units have been reserved.
Another interesting offering from New Tucson, namely the price tag of a so seductive, that is worth USD 285 million on the road. Very competitive class.
Ford Fiesta sold well in the arena of Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2010. Until the fifth day exhibition (07/27/2010), PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) garnered sales of 180 units, where 90 percent of the Fiesta.
Will Angove, President Director of FMI said, zest exhibition visitor this year was very positive. The presence of the Fiesta became one of the attractions as well as our weapon to boost sales.
"Of the two types are offered, the composition 50:50 (between the engines 1.4 L and 1.6 L). Usually the consumer is choosing which type of top first and then gradually down to the type of bottom," he said when met at the booth Ford exhibit at the IIMS, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, today.
According to a press release Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI), until last August the Fiesta sales have reached 940 thousand units. This figure includes sales of 810 thousand units in Europe, Asia Pacific 120 thousand units, as well as North America 10 thousand units.
"Less than two years after its global performance in Europe, Ford Fiesta has exceeded expectations by attracting new customers who are younger and established the Ford brand, this is strong evidence of the implementation plan for One Ford," said Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally.
"The design of an intelligent and intuitive technology are highly valued in the global marketplace," said Jim Farley, Ford Group Vice President for Marketing, Sales and Service.
Although Ford has managed to find ways to develop and deliver high-quality vehicle finance and frugal, but worldwide marketing Fiesta is quite challenging because of the diversity of customers.
In a country which is a new place for the Fiesta, for example in China, Southeast Asia and the United States, Ford's use of social media and digital widely to create awareness before the launch.
"The use of social media gives the impression of an authentic consumer. This media provides a level of credibility that can not be obtained from a traditional marketing campaign, "Farley added.
Data provided by FMC calls, 54 percent of buyers in China Fiesta aged 29 years, and the average age of all buyers is 30 years old. In South Africa, 50 percent aged less than 29 years and the average buyer age of 33 years.
Fiesta, Will said, could provide more than customer needs. Especially the voice command feature that is attracting considerable consumer interest.
Since the initial launch last July, the number of Vehicle Booking Letter (DSS) that go to reach 460 units. New orders plus 150 units in the exhibition. "So it's good request, and we're very confident," Will said.
Related spesification units, he explained the type of engine is 1.4 L will begin to go in August. While new types of market entry 1.6 L September.
Meanwhile, today FMI received three awards from the magazine Car & Tuning Guide. Third award for Best Engine, Convenience Feutures Ford E20 and B5, and Best Dress-up Ford Fiesta hatchback.
"One of the interesting, we did not showcase environmentally friendly technology but in fact we are getting this award. This is incredible," lid Will.
