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CR-V 2014 OVERVIEW

All you need to do it all.

The 2014 CR-V is what you might call a “doer.” That’s because it can do just about anything. Sophisticated styling with an urban flare? It does that. A versatile interior that can adapt to your cargo needs on a whim? It does that with the one-touch 60/40 split rear seatback. Tech features to keep you connected to friends and family? The intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) helps you do that. The CR-V also has the exceptional traction of available Real Time AWD™ with Intelligent Control System™ and enhanced efficiency of ECON mode to let you get more things done with less fuel. Hop in and you’ll find that practically anything you can think of doing, you can do in the CR-V.

Daihatsu Ayla 1.0L eco-car launched in Indonesia

The start of the Indonesia international Motor Show saw the arrival of the Daihatsu Ayla hatchback, as well as that of its Toyota sibling, the Agya. The two debutants are set to go head to head against the Mitsubishi Mirage, which also made its Indonesian debut at the show.

We’ll start with the Ayla – the five-door hatch, the company says, has been designed to meet the needs of car users in the country, working on the basis of being fuel efficient, spacious and affordable. If the shape looks a bit familiar, that’s because you’ve seen a mix of its lines on the Daihatsu A-Concept seen in last year’s IIMS as well as the e:S Mira. The Ayla is based on the e:S Mira.

There weren’t any specifications mentioned in the overall show brochure beyond stating that the little car – which measures in at 3,580 mm long, 1,600 mm wide and 1,510 mm tall – punches above its weight, offering a comfortable and spacious cabin, a minimum turning radius for easy maneouvreability in narrow streets and a high ground clearance “best suited to the way in Indonesia.”

Nothing a bit of digging around couldn’t solve. The Ayla is powered by a 997cc three-cylinder mill, the D26F-1KR-DE. The 69 kg aluminium-block unit, which is 10 kg lighter than the 1.0 litre cast-iron block equivalent, offers 65 hp at 6,000 rpm and a rather low-ish 87 Nm of twist at 3,600 rpm. As for drivetrain choices, it’s a five-speed manual and a four-speed auto for this little five-seater.

Three variants of the Ayla will go on sale in the Indonesian market, the entry-level Type D, medium specification Type M and range-topping Type X.

When they mean entry-level, they do mean entry-level – the Type D comes without air-conditioning and an audio system, to give you an idea of how affordable means omitting some of the mod-cons. It does mean however that the Ayla can be had for as low as Rp 75 million (RM24,100). Local content is claimed to be 84% for the car (and likewise, the Agya). As for colours, there are six choices on call for the car, three metallic and three solid.

The arrival of the little car does throw some conjecture about, especially with regards to Malaysia’s position as the perceived passenger car center for ASEAN.

For the longest time, Toyota/Daihatsu Indonesia (or Astra Toyota/Daihatsu, if you will) didn’t really sell passenger-style cars, working the beat with more “commercial-based” offerings like the Avanza and Innova. Daihatsu didn’t bother building the Sirion in Indonesia, instead importing Myvis from here and slapping on Daihatsu badging on them.

But the change is coming, and how – we first saw signs of this with the A-Concept, and now production of Toyota/Daihatsu passenger cars is concentrated in Thailand and Indonesia. The Japanese automaker has signalled its intent for Indonesia, stating that it aims to launch more than four models in the next four years as well as produce 300,000 units a year here.

Which leads to the question – has Perodua failed to grab an opportunity to be the small passenger green car hub for Toyota/Daihatsu in the region? The Ayla and Agya show that this might very well be the case, and we might also well be looking at the new Viva-replacement.

2012 All New Daihatsu Xenia New Specification

A million people in Indonesia Cars All New Daihatsu Xenia have made changes both exterior and interior looks just like the All New Avanza. But for machines Daihatsu Xenia All New 2012 1000cc engine keep using the capacitance (1.0) and 1300CC (1.3).Daihatsu Xenia in 2012 there were 4 types and 5 variants namely 1.0 D MT Xenia, Xenia MT 1.0 M, 1.3 x MT Xenia, Xenia and Xenia MT 1.3 R 1.3 R AT. Xenia only type R cars that have a choice between manual or automatic transmission.

If the highest type All New Toyota Avanza Toyota Avanza named Veloz, while the highest type of all-new Daihatsu Xenia car is named Xenia Attivo. New car prices Daihatsu Xenia 2012 All sold prices ranging from Rp 126.6 million for the lowest type (type D Xenia) until the car Xenia Rp.179.300.000 for the highest type (All New Xenia Attivo).

All New Daihatsu Xenia 1.3 R (Xenia Attivo) 5-speed manual transmission. Is the highest variant that features a complete line-up of the All New Xenia. The model is also offered with a high 4-speed automatic transmission. Machine used was the same: 4 cylinder 16 valve VVT-i 1298 cc K3-VE-coded. Output power and torque peak is still the same, namely 92 dk at 6,000 rpm and 122 Nm at 4,400 rpm. So the engine response was not different from its predecessor. It’s just the engine noise entering the cabin was reduced at the All New Xenia. It seems that noise control, dash silencer, and roof mounted silencer works well.

Substantial development in this section is precisely the application of Electronic Power Steering (EPS). EPS technology is no longer wearing pumps and hydraulic oil. But the use of electric motors attached to the steering gear or steering column to adjust the rotation torque of the steering wheel. Application of EPS makes the latest round of Xenia steering feels lighter when driven than its predecessor. This condition is very fun while doing maneuvers in the workshop space is limited. Special All New Daihatsu Xenia 1.3 R (Xenia Attivo) equipped with a double DIN head unit with 7-inch screen. From appearances, this signal processing can play MP3-formatted files, CDs, DVDs and can also be used to capture television broadcasts.

All New Daihatsu Xenia provide front stabilizer on these types, lower spring rate, and fine tuning the suspension geometry to provide better damping and stability. Daihatsu also developed a second-row passenger seat and a third. The second row seat now sliding manifold are operated only by pulling one lever only. Each seat in the second row can be moved back and forth as far as 60 mm. For third-row seat now separate seat model with a ratio of 50:50. Each of these can be folded simply by pulling a lever. Seat has also been provided with a head rest and a pair of safety belt.

All New Cars Daihatsu Xenia was there eight color options like Icy White (white), Light Blue Metallic (blue), Dark Grey Metallic (dark gray), Classic Silver Metallic (silver), Sand Gold Metallic (gold), Royal Red Metallic (red), Midnight Black Metallic (black) and Dark Steel Metallic (black). Color is on offer depending bervairiasi enough consumers choose the color according to taste.

Car Covers – The Most Practical Way to Preserve Your Car

It is known that the outdoors is not the safest place for your car. If it rains then the acid eats at the car’s paint work. If it snows, it freezes over, and the brakes get ruined. If it hails, the exterior gets scratched. If it’s sunny, the UV rays fade the finish. If it’s windy, the car gets knocked and scratched. Whatever the weather, you just don’t seem to win.

Practically, it is usually not feasible to store your car in a garage. Aside from the huge expense of building one, where do you have the space for one? So you need to find another plan that will help you keep you car looking good, and healthy, even through all the weather conditions.

What you need is a Noah cover from Covercraft. You must of heard of Covercraft; it is famous for providing the public with high quality car covers. Noah is a special of their as it is an all-weather-cover.

The Noah cover is three layered, made from bi-component fibres. Working from out to in, first is a layer of polypropylene, that is soft, yet uv resistant. Next comes a layer of micro-porous film that enables the cover to be breathable. Last, is a tough nylon core, woven together with polypropylene. Together these three layers make the cover completely weather proof.

As stated, the cover is breathable. This gives the car a chance to sweat, without it becoming steamed up and mouldy. The cover can also be put on whilst the car is still damp, as air and moisture are allowed out through the material, and away from the car. This does not in any way compromise on the high level of waterproofing.

Having three layers ensures that the cover is sturdy enough to cushion and shield the car from any types of bashes it may get that will scratch and or dent the exterior. It will also be more durable, and resist any rips and tears.

Noah is compact and easy to use. When the cover is not in use, it can be folded up nice and neatly, in the corner of the trunk, without being too bulky and space consuming. This way, you can take it with you wherever you travel, and always have the protection you need. There is elastic on the front and rear of the cover so that it is easy for you to put on and take off. Noah can be hand washed when it gets dirty, and will resist the growth of any mildew or rot, so it can even be folded away whilst still damp. All of these make Noah a practical, easy-to-use cover.

Noah comes in the custom size, so it will fit your car like glove. The cover will be nice and snug against the car, maximising the protection you give it.

Hybrid System

What Is a Hybrid System ?

A hybrid system combines different power sources to maximize each one's strengths, while compensating for the others' shortcomings. A gasoline-electric hybrid system, for example, combines an internal combustion engine's high-speed power with the clean efficiency and low-speed torque of an electric motor that never needs to be plugged in.

Are All Hybrids Created Equal ?

There are several ways in which electric motors and a gas/petrol engine can be combined.

Toyota perfected the series/parallel or "full" hybrid to deliver the energy-saving benefit of a series hybrid together with the acceleration benefit of a parallel hybrid. Two key technologies — the power split device and sophisticated energy management — make this possible. They constantly optimize the flows of mechanical power and electric power for safe and comfortable vehicle operation at the highest possible efficiency.

 

   

Ferrari

Ferrari (Ferrari S.p.A.) is an Italian sportscar manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929 as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles Ferrari SpA in 1947. Throughout its history, the company stands by its continued participation in racing, especially Formula One, where he was a great success.

Enzo Ferrari never intended to produce road cars when he formed Scuderia Ferrari (literally "Ferrari Stable") in 1928 as a sponsor for amateur drivers headquartered in Modena. Ferrari prepared and successfully raced various drivers in Alfa Romeo cars until 1938, when he was hired by Alfa Romeo to head their racing department.

In 1941, Alfa Romeo was confiscated by the Fascist government of Benito Mussolini as part of the Axis Powers 'war'. Enzo Ferrari's division was small enough to be affected by this. Because he was prohibited by the contract runs for four years, the Scuderia briefly became Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari, which ostensibly produced machine tools and aircraft accessories. Also known as SEFAC (Scuderia Ferrari Enzo Auto Racing), the Ferrari was really produce a racing car, the Tipo 815, non-competition period. It 'was the first Ferrari car today (debuted in 1940 Mille Miglia), but because of World War II saw little competition. 

 

In 1943 the Ferrari factory moved to Maranello, where it has remained ever since. The factory was bombed the Allies in 1944 and renovated in 1946, after the war, and there is the production of road cars. Until Il Commendatore's death, this would be a bit 'over the source of funding for its racing activities.

The first Ferrari road car was the 1947 125 S, powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine; Enzo Ferrari reluctantly built and sold his automobiles to fund Scuderia Ferrari.

In 1988, Enzo Ferrari watched the launch of the Ferrari F40, the last new Ferrari to be launched before his death later that year, and probably one of the most famous supercars ever made. From 2002 - 2004, Ferrari introduced Enzo , the fastest model at the time, in honor of its founder Enzo Ferrari. It was restricted to the richest car enthusiasts , as each costs $ 1800000.

On May 17, 2009 in Maranello, Italy, a 1957 250 Testa Rossa (TR) was auctioned by RM Auctions and Sotheby, for $ 12.1 million - a world record at that time for the most expensive car ever sold at auction. This record is held by a Bugatti Atlantic that has sold more than $ 28 million.