Gen-9 Honda Civic Spring Roll

AMERICA, KOMPAS.com - The emergence of the concept and the Honda Civic kupe Civic sedan at the Detroit Auto Show 2011 indicate that the ninth-generation 2012 Civic will soon follow, precisely on this spring. However, in a press release is not detailed specifications and engines.

But, in the forum "The Temple of VTEC" there are several sources that leaked the Civic Gen-9 will use the gasoline engine capacity of 2.4L, exactly the same as the Acura TSX. New four-cylinder engine it replaces the previous version that has K20Z3 coded 2.0L 197 HP power. Who's the 2.4L-powered expected to more than 200 HP and torque is also very significant.

There were other leaks, that the Civic line-up in America not only with the heart pacemaker 2.4L, but also provided a 1.8L. She says there is a direct development to fuel efficiency (more efficient) and this may be to anticipate the policy of American government in 2017 imposed a matter of fuel efficiency.

Besides the engine, the car was supposedly colors plus white and gray to sedannya.Untuk who like a manual transmission, can be found as in the DX and LX sedan.

Author: Sabastian
Editor: Bastian carscoop
Source: carscoop, otomotif.kompas.com

Successor Suzuki Karimun Estilo

Tokyo - Japanese car manufacturer Suzuki launched the latest variant of the MR Wagon car. The car is in India and Indonesia is known as the Suzuki Estilo.

As reported by AFP, the launch was held on the Suzuki MR Wagon Suzuki in Tokyo Hotel on Thursday (20/01/2011).

Suzuki MR Wagon latest generation which is now entering the third generation is still carrying the little machine that is 660 cc. Thanks to this little machine, the MR Wagon only need 1 liter to reach 25.5 km or 1:25,5.

This car uses front-wheel drive system-drive. Unlike previous generations that still leaves indentations on its body, this latest generation of the Boxy. With the presence of MR Wagon, Suzuki trailed other efficient car competition in Japan.

Earlier in Japan has come a Toyota Yaris and Daihatsu Move the fuel consumption figures recorded 1:27. (DDN / DDN)

Source: DetikOto.com

"Little" Suzuki MR Wagon More Sophisticated than predecessor

TOKYO, KOMPAS.com - ahead of the weekend, Suzuki launched the MR Wagon. Re-designed small vehicles in the five years that blends between passenger cars, vans, and pickup to exploit local tax and insurance regulations (small vehicle was released to get a parking space).

According to management Suzuki MR Wagon is totally new platform featuring a unique and innovative design. Improved audio technology with a touch screen model, then there are iPod and USB connectivity.

Heart pacunya 660 cc three-cylinder combined continuosly variable transmission (CV). In Japan, three-cylinder engine is equipped with a normal or turbocharged. Energy produced 54 HP and 64 HP. Regarding the motion of any wheel there are two options, namely the front wheels and four-wheel motion.

The dimensions of the MR Wagon length 3395 mm, width 1475 mm, height 1625 mm wheelbase 65 mm, slightly longer than its predecessor, the Wagon R. That way, the volume was larger cabin space, comfort and stability with the good.

MR Wagon is marketed with the official start of USD 125 million. Depending on the variant, there is an ESP system fitted with a hill hold control.

Author: Sabastian
Editor: Bastian
Source:Kompas.Com

World's Tallest Motorcycle Sale

Arizona, KOMPAS.com - The big feet or Big Toe. He had the highest achievement in the world motorcycle version Guinness Book of World Records for six years (1999 to 2005). Big Toe's work Tom Wilberg of Sweden sponsored by the company's Smarter CTEK battery charger Charger.

2.3 meters tall and weighs more than 1.5 tons (1633 kilograms). It has two 1.7 meter diameter earthmover tires, painted yellow and tongkrongannya frightening. Giant iron horse is carrying machine old Jaguar Type E (1975) 5300 cc SOHC, 2-valve, 12-cylinder-powered 300 hp. Suspension and steering using a homemade system of hydraulic pumps.

Another advantage, motorcycles ever popular 2006, hanging out in Adbanstar International Motor Show 2006-2007 and campaign in 13 major cities around the U.S., is equipped with features Entertainment, ranging from CD / DVD complete with TV monitors. The unit "built" hand made for six years more and suck up the cost of 46,000 euros (Rp561, 1 million)

Now, Big Toe must end the "adventures" in the world and ready owned by private consumers. Because the unit will dilego at the auction house Barrett-Jackson Auction Scottsdale Arizona, January 22, 2011. Even procession auction will be shown live on SPEED Channel at 17.00 local time.

Well, for those of you who want to have a Big Toe sangar motor could be an alternative. The problem is, the cost of production is just translucent 500 million, how about the selling price!

Author: Agung Kurniawan
Editor: Bastian
Source: visordon, news.yahoo

Nissan GT-R RC Shown at Tokyo Auto Salon

JAPAN, KOMPAS.com - In addition to the Tokyo Motor Show, in Japan there are other prestigious exhibitions, namely the Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) is a special display cars modifications take place from 14 to 16 January 2011. TAS weight can be equated with SEMA in America.

For the implementation TAS this time, home modifications Axell Auto participate with works that are shown through Nissan GTR supercar. Axell made headlines since been known as a special modifier Toyota vans and people naturally want to know what garapannya.

Impressions images are shown in the form of sketches. AA cues from the work on race cars Nissan NISMO, the GT-R RC (Racing Competition). Here AA plays an extreme wide body kit, wider sepatbor aligned with the rear fender panel.

A new contrived rear bumper with plenty of ventilation and the car is still speed up the process. Incidentally, the specific modification site successfully menjpret workmanship.

Author: Sabastian
Editor: Bastian

Source: Auto Axell, Motorathority, http://otomotif.kompas.com

Trend 2011 Car Modification

Jakarta - Year 2011 has been in front of our eyes, the modification was estimated to be more mature. In this rabbit, the trend of car modification specifically predicted to be more emphasis on comparative view functionality only.

According to Andre Mulyadi which is a Custom Built dedengkotnya Signal garage, car owners who wish to make modifications ditahun 2011 should be more keen attention to proportionality, perspective, composition and Bodyline car.

"Modifying the four wheels for 2011 seems to still be didominasikan by two streams, namely the flow of Racing and elegance. But for the year 2011 will be towards more functional and more details. Due to the year 2011 the owners want to modify the vehicle which can be used everyday , "he told detikOto.

Bandung man fathers is also said for the coming year will be more new innovations that will be applied to car modifications. For example, to chart engine, adding turbo to boost power is expected to increase.

In addition, changes may also occur in sound system, because at this time has appeared a variety of new technologies in seputaran this tone-producing device.

"But that will be obvious changes in the wheel that changed the direction to use Concave wheel that has a curved shape on the outside. Because of this in America is booming," said the father who has a child on this one.

In addition, the soft pastel colors are also expected to dominate in 2011. "For color in my opinion, the colors she will begin to be abandoned because these colors can not be used in daily use or can not be used to travel everyday," he added. (Syu / DDN)

Source : DetikOto.com

Electric Racing Car Modification Rp 1.2 Billion

If you want to modify a car, do not half-half. That is the principle adopted by Sandi Pranata which modifies the 1992 Honda Genio alerts into an electric car. Rp 1.2 billion fund he was willing to spend.

Judging from the looks, the car that was named SKEV1 (formerly ditulisAballs) it does look futuristic with the spirit of racing in balutantubuh made of carbon. Not only in terms of appearance, technology carried this car was already so advanced. "At first I want to put the kayak racing engines have a Evo or Fairlady. Just now I think, the other must be a lot like that. So better I was looking for something new course, "Password ungkapnya.Akhirnya choice fell on an electric motor type 3-Phase Motor ACInduction capable of spewing out power to 52 hp with maximum torque reached 156 Nm.Untuk time charging the battery only takes about 4 hours only. After that, SKEV1 also be invited to the streets with roaming coverage to 160 km.

"This is our cooperation with LIPI (Indonesian Institute of Sciences). They are very good, "said the man who used to be a model ini.Selain primacy in the field of aerodynamics and sophistication pacunya kitchen, Sandi also mnegungkapkan if the current range of accessories also adorn the cockpit SKEV1.Dengan uniquely shaped steering wheel and a row of LEDs and speakers yangmengelilingi driver seat, futuristic shades very thick felt.

"mirror alone is disposable cameras," imbuhnya.Karena that's not surprising that this Sandra's car managed to win the contest Autoblackthrough modifications and bringing the various trophies and cash up to Rp 242 million. "When viewed from hell is still much the same prize moneys. But that sudahlumayan. What is important to trophy, "said Sandi.

Source: http://www.kiwod.com