VW Golf Electric Finally Appears

The Car-type compact hatchback from Volkswagen, Golf is now available version of the electrical machine. Comes with zero emissions, and ready to be sold into the market starting 2013.

As reported by Autocar, Wednesday (19/05/2010) German manufacturer called Golf Blue E-motion, with an electric motor behind the front hood, with the power to reach 115 bhp.

Golf Blue E-motion will be armed with front-wheel drive, with the latest technology which has a single gear gearbox MQ210 code, and the application of a separate clutch.

Electrical power supplied by lithium-ion batteries installed in the middle floorpan tunnel under the rear seat and trunk floor.

With storage capacity of 26.5 kWh, the battery is able to bring Golf Blue E-motion run until the distance traveled as far as 93 miles, with maximum speeds reaching 87 mph.

Volkswagen said the unit plans to produce up to 500 units of Golf Blue E-motion for internal testing prior to the production version arrives in 2013.

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Toyota Recall 11.500 Luxury Cars, Lexus

Tokyo - After the storm had subsided recall in recent months, Toyota returned to the recall of its cars. This time of the recall are Lexus luxury cars.

There are four models to be drawn ie Lexus LS460, LS460L and LS600h and LS600hL hybrid car.

"We plan to pull back about 11 500 units of the Lexus around the world," Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco said as quoted by AFP on Wednesday (19/05/2010).

What problems experienced Lexus? Toyota said they had received at least 12 reports of electrical problems that caused the wheel disrupted. From about 11 500 units in Japan there are 4500 which will be withdrawn.

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Miss Tuning ACTION Impatient with Cool Cars

Bodensee - If the world be awed by the presence of Rima Fakih, as the winner of Miss USA 2010, then for the automotive world there is Kristin Zippel, as Miss Tuning 2010.

26-year-old beautiful woman Mering German origin, could be a fierce competitor will be Miss Universe 2010 will be held next August.

Beauty competition Miss Tuning is done in conjunction with the exhibition show cars at the German engine modifications, Tuning World Bodensee 2010.

During the contest progresses, Zippel look attractive and inviting, especially with minimal bikinis and clothes he was wearing during the contest the world's automotive engine modifications.

As quoted by the official site Miss Tuning 2010, Tuesday (18/05/2010) Zippel also told to bring home a unit of Nissan MICRA and given the opportunity to do an exclusive photo shoot in North America.

"It's crazy, I'm already looking forward to enliven the event, with great people and all the cool cars," he said enthusiastically, as quoted Worldcarfans, Tuesday (18/05/2010).

Miss Tuning not only contesting beauty and sexiness, but also training to become an assistant automotive technical operations.

And Kristin Zippel defeated Jennifer Ziegener and Irena on this mat Miss Tuning 2010.

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The Dodge Charger Fast and The Furious

Bodensee - Germany recently held a car show or the Tuning World Bodensee modifications. Interestingly, the movie stars Fast and The Furious, come 1970 Dodge Charger
present.

This is a car that could make a splashy world of tuning, so its presence well into his debut to the public in Europe.

Dodge Charger is the same car that shook Dominic Toretto. Was originally built and restored again by Cinema Vehicle Services (CVS), as reported Autoevolution, Wednesday (19/05/2010).

Want to know what is embedded behind the hood? a Chysler 426 HEMI V8 engine supercharger, driven by an 9-71 BDS blower Roots-style and 250 hp NOS Nitrous Plate.

This configuration can generate tremendous power in the Dodge Charger 950 hp is reached, and could reach more than 1100 hp, when Nitrous is activated.

Furthermore, the specifications list includes the Chrysler 727 automatic transmission 3-speed, Hotchkis springs and shocks, Wilwood 4 wheel disc brakes, and rims 18 inch custom five of C-Coy.

Even the roaring sound this car could make a plaster falling from the ceiling of the garage! No wonder that during filming, Vin Diesel really serious about sitting behind the wheel.

Now, the first time in Europe, the Dodge Charger fans can be amazed by the only original Dodge Charger cars that are now added to the nitric oxide shots, so his strength more than 1200 hp. wow!

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Yaris "Auris" Start Manufactured

The Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota fulfill their promise to produce Toyota Hybrid Auris. Cars hatcback the first dual-tech machines will be produced for the first time in the European automotive market.

As quoted autoevolution, Friday (05/14/2010) Toyota Manufacturing United Kingdom (TMUK) began producing the Toyota Hybrid Auris this month, whereas if you do not miss the hybrid Toyota Auris will be introduced to the market on July 1, 2010.

Toyota Hybrid Auris claimed very friendly environment. Toyota Hybrid Auris party claims only as much as 89 grams of carbon dioxide released per mile. Toyota hybrid Auris Faka field exceeds other European car manufacturers that have not been able to reduce the excessive Co2 in which the average vehicle can only press manufacturer to 90-100 grams of CO2 per kilometer, one example of Mercedes-Benz.

Toyota Hybrid Auris is built this time is five doors. Auris same platform as Toyota Corolla is known for its durability and quality.

Auris Technology Hybrid powertrain is similar to the older technology, namely the Toyota Hybrid Prius 1800 cc. When the gasoline engine can produce power by 98 hp, and electric generators for 80 hp.

"Hybrid Auris provides a great opportunity for Toyota to increase sales in Europe. Auris hybrid become the biggest motivation for Toyota Ingrid," Deputy Managing Director TMUK, Tony Walker said.

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Subaru Legacy, The Japanese Safest Cars

- After receiving the Grand Prix award from the Japan 9.10 New Car Assessment Programme (JNCAP), Subaru Legacy proved again, itself to be 'Japanese cars most secure'.

With these results, the Subaru Legacy might even continue in the field of vehicle safety after a Subaru Impreza and Subaru Forester this prestigious prize in 2007 and 2008.

According to Subaru Autoevolution reported yesterday, Saturday (08-05-2010), make cars that are only 17 vehicles that successfully pass the test session.

Legacy rated as the safest passenger car in a crash test and capable of protecting both the driver and front passenger. Legacy was also achieved the highest rating in pedestrian protection tests.

In addition, this model has also received the highest five star rating in European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), five stars for passenger safety issues by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), and reached '2010 Top Safety Pick "from Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), the United States.

Rider safety device which applied Subaru Legacy was spelled out in full. Because besides equipped with side airbags in the cabin, front and back of the head, was also using the technology Legacy ESP, ABS and rollover sensor.

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a motor bike which was successfully sold at £ 86 200

Stafford - Do you Still remember with the first world's motor Hildebrand and Wolfmuller auctioned last April? More like a motor bike which was successfully sold at £ 86 200. The results are surprising a lot of parties.

For 1894 years before the motor which began at the end of last month's auction is expected to be sold only about 60,000 pounds or more than 828 million alone.

Gizmag quoted as saying on Thursday (06/05/2010) production motorcycle manufacturer and the German Hildebrand Wolfmuller auctioned in the event of The International Classic Motorcycle Show, in Stafford on 25 April 2010 Iceland ago. Buyers from different parts of the world is like ignoring the disruption caused by volcanic ash volcanic eruption in Iceland at that time.

Motor was bought by a collector boldly from Germany after the previous engine was purchased by an American family and was last used on the road in the 1930s.

Since its first production in 1894 until 1897 the first vehicle to have a motorcycle designation (motorrad in Germany) is estimated to only just produced as many as 800 units.

Hildebrand and Wolfmuller this self-made in 1894 is a collaboration between Alois Hans Geisenhof Wolfmuller and mechanic. Equipped with a capacity of 1488 cc engine, made in 1894 Wolfmuller Hildebrand and is capable of spraying power of 2.5 bhp.

And after the patented in January 1894, their discovery engine that was also soon be licensed in France as La Petrolette.

Hildebrand made in 1894 and Wolfmuller This was auctioned along with many other antique motorcycles like AJS 500cc Model 10 made in 1935 which was sold for £ 16 675 or 1913 Zenith-JAP made a successful sale for £ 20 125

And most surprising is the result of the sale of the Brough Superior SS100 982 cc v-twin made in 1938 which was successfully sold for £ 157 700

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