Chevrolet Camaro SS Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Eaton TVS Supercharger The limited edition

Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro SS

Camaros seem to be a favorite inspiration at the SEMA Show. Already, we’ve made a note to view the Camaro variations from Hurst, Lingenfelter, and Yenko.
Another one comes from Hendrick Motorsports, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Hendrick will be rolling out 25 of these fully loaded SS Camaros, with each having a price tag of $76,181.
Hendrick Motorsports, a NASCAR racing organization has commissioned Callaway Cars to develop and build a limited edition run of Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary 2010 Camaro SS vehicles. The 25th anniversary Camaro will include a host of engine, body and interior modifications.
Under the hood power hasbeen increased from 426 to 582 by way of Callaway's Eaton TVS series supercharger, high-flow air filtration system, low-restriction exhaust system and engine tune.

Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro SS

Will come with 582 bhp and do the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.9 seconds. The additional horses coming by way of an Eaton TVS supercharger along
with some engine management tuning as well as a new air filter and sport exhaust system.The suspension has also been upgraded with Callaway coil springs,shock absorbers and anti-roll bars. Keeping the power firmly mounted to the road is a set of new Callaway wheels.The suspension has also been upgraded with Callaway coil springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars.

Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro SS

Keeping the power firmly mounted to the road is a set of new Callaway wheels.This very exclusive Hendrick Motorsports vehicle is pricey but there are bound to be enthusiasts willing to part with their cash for this collector’s item.

If you’re interested, these cars can be purchased through Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet in San Diego, Calif. or at one of three Hendrick Chevrolet dealerships.
The limited edition model will be tagged inside and out with 25th Anniversary badges for the silver Camaro SS. The 25 cars will be made available for sale after the SEMA show through Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet of San Diego, California and three Hendrick Chevrolet dealerships in North Carolina, Georgia and Kansas.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Compact Car Launch Delayed Till Next Fall

As U.S. carmakers get serious about building first-class compact cars, one of the most enthusiastically awaited entries is the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, which will face off against a entirely new 2012 Ford Focus as well as revised models of the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic as well as Nissan Sentra.

At present reports say that General Motors will push back the Cruze introduction by three months, from next spring or summer into the third quarter of 2010, to make sure a perfect launch.

The upside is that the extra time will permit all models of the Cruze--presumably meaning different trim levels--to be built prior to the car goes on sale.

The Cruze has received excellent reviews in Europe and Asia, where it is already on sale and it will be built for the U.S. market in GM's Lordstown, Ohio, plant.

Possibly the extra time is good, because the U.S. taxpayers who bailed out GM can only expect the 2011 Cruze does better than the first compact Chevrolet built there: the disreputably unreliable Chevrolet Vega.

The Cruze is powered by a turbocharged along with direct-injected 1.4-liter engine that will offer fuel efficiency as high as 40 miles per gallon, with the equal power as the 2.4-liter engine in today’s 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and the Cobalt will remain in production until the launching of Cruze.

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Driverless car parks by itself

If you are a person who would cheerfully hand over the task of parking your car to a computer, there might be a Volkswagen in your future.

Past weekend, Volkswagen Group of America as well as Stanford University's School of Engineering hosted a dedication ceremony on the Stanford campus for the new Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory (VAIL) that integrated the "first ever" self-directed parking demonstration by a driverless car.

The car, a VW Passat called Junior, was developed together by VW and Stanford and is the similar one that finished second in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge. Driverless cars have come a long way since the first DARPA race in the year 2004, when not one competitor made it over the finish line, much less parallel-parked itself.

VW donated $5.75 million for the latest laboratory, which it called "the next step in the evolution of the two organizations' commitment to drive modernization in automotive development."

"When the new building opens early next year, Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory (VAIL) will offer a home on campus for faculty along with students from around the university to work up advanced automotive research," alleged Jim Plummer, dean of the Stanford School of Engineering.

The company furthermore unveiled the Pike's Peak Audi TT-S, the most recent iteration of driverless vehicles developed all the way through the VW-Stanford partnership.

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The World's cheapest car catching on fire - literally

The world's cheapest car, the Tata Nano, is in fire in India as reports emerge of some of the models bursting into flames in recent times due to alleged circuit problems.

Three fires have been reported suddenly occurring in the steering columns of Nanos in India, where 7,500 motor vehicles have been delivered since July.

No injuries have been reported but one customer has refused to allow Tata to inspect the car and instead filed a police report, as per the US financial newspaper The Wall Street Journal.

Tata announced October 26 that they will carry out a pre-delivery audit of all new cars and will observe cars already in customer use, but have avoided the dreaded "recall" word thus far. The Indian automaker blamed the crisis on a short circuit in the switch that controls the headlights, windshield wipers along with the dashboard indicators.

The little Nano is called "The People's Car" due to its historically little price of around Rs 115,000 (€1,700). The car has already received an overwhelming 200,000 pre-orders in India and has revolutionized the way the globe looks at low-priced automobiles.

Almost 100,000 Nanos are likely to be sold nationally in 2010, with export plans in place for Nigeria in 2010 and for Europe in 2011, provided it passes safety testing. In this July, Tata announced its intentions to put up for sale the Nano in Latin America, through Italy's Fiat group, which has a tough presence there.

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Japanese automakers' hydrogen vehicle drive

TOKYO – Imagine a car that can be refueled in minutes but emits just water. Sounds like science fiction? Actually it already exists -- Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis has one of this car. So does Honda president Takanobu Ito.

Yet while a few see them as the ultimate environmentally-friendly automobiles, the high production cost means that reasonably priced hydrogen-powered fuel-cell cars are still more of a dream than veracity.

Car manufacturers such as Honda, however, are making a renewed push behind the vehicles, which run on electricity generated as a result of a reaction among hydrogen and oxygen, belching out nothing more damaging than water vapor.

"We believe that the fuel-cell electric motor vehicle will be the ultimate form for automobiles in the future," Takanobu Ito added at the Tokyo Motor Show which opened Wednesday.

"It has advantages such as zero CO2 emissions in use and it can travel considerable distances without refueling and it can be quickly refueled," he added.

Honda previous year began delivering about 200 FCX Clarity hydrogen-powered cars on lease to US and Japanese customers, including some Hollywood celebrities.

Other automakers also spent more money on the technology, invented in the 19th century by the scientist William Robert Grove from Welsh.

Toyota, pioneer of hybrids powered by a petrol engine also by an electric motor, has said it plans to launch a fuel-cell car by the year 2015. It is applying its hybrid technology to the vehicles, swapping the petrol engine in favor of a fuel-cell stack.

"We cannot concentrate on just one technology," said Takeshi Uchiyamada, the chief engineer of the first-generation Prius hybrid.

Toyota president Akio Toyoda says he expects that sooner or later electric cars will be used for small distances and fuel-cell hybrids for long journeys.

Nissan as well as Mazda have developed their own fuel-cell vehicles and leased them to governments and corporate clients, whereas Suzuki Motor is showcasing a car, a wheelchair and scooter -- all motorized by fuel cells -- at the Tokyo Motor Show.

The very big challenge for manufacturers is to trim down the production cost of hydrogen-powered vehicles -- presently several hundred thousand dollars each.

"There is a feeling that by 2050 fuel cells will ultimately beat electric cars," alleged Ashvin Chotai, managing director of Intelligence Automotive Asia.

"In plenty of countries wherever electricity is generated with fossil fuels electric cars are still not a perfect solution, especially in places like China and India where a large number of the energy is produced with dirty coal," he said.

The primary goal of carmakers is for hydrogen for cars to be produced by electrolyzing water by means of renewable energy such as solar power.

Fuel cells have long been seen as an eco-friendly substitute to petrol, but for the moment the majority automakers are focusing their attention on hybrids and plug-in electric cars.

Supporters, on the other hand, see hydrogen-powered cars as the natural next step because they also make use of electricity but can be refueled more quickly than plug-in cars and can travel further sooner than the power runs out.

A few industry experts see a day when compact electric cars are used for short distances and fuel cells for bigger vehicles such as trucks, because hydrogen tanks need a lot of space.

In addition to the high cost, the lack of filling stations and the size as well as weight of the fuel-cell vehicles and present hurdles.

Previous month, Toyota, Honda, Renault-Nissan, Ford, Hyundai, General Motors, Daimler and Kia issued a joint plea for an adequate hydrogen infrastructure network to be built by 2015, from when they believe "a few hundred thousand" of the cars might be commercialized worldwide.

The cause got a very important boost last week when the US Congress approved 187 million dollars in funding for research into fuel cells, seen by followers as the ultimate zero-emission solution.

"There is no way around it. A fuel-cell car gives you power, distance... It gives you short refueling time," alleged George Hansen, GM's head of fuel-cell commercialization in the Asia-Pacific.

"The technology is there and ready to be used. At present it depends on whether governments are willing to get underway the infrastructure, and whether volume production will bring costs down," George Hansen added.

2010 Jaguar XJL Super Sports Car a New generation Supercharged 5-liter V-8 of three choice engines

2010 Jaguar XJL Super Sports Car

Jaguar proudly revealed the all new 2010 Jaguar XJ today in London. The iconic XJ offers a seductive mix of striking design and robust performance made possible by Jaguar's aerospace-inspired light weight aluminum body technology. The all new Jaguar XJ will go on sale in December 2009, with a starting price of $72,500 MSRP. It is available to order today for delivery in early 2010.The all new Jaguar XJ brings new standards of sustainability to the luxury vehicle segment. Its lightweight aluminum structure makes it at least 300 lbs. lighter over steel body construction, and is made with 50 percent recycled material allowing the XJ to minimize its carbon footprint and create a potential savings of three tons of CO2 per vehicle, compared to a body shell made entirely of new aluminum. These aerospace-inspired aluminum body technologies also provide benefits to performance, handling and fuel economy, while delivering increased strength, refinement and safety.
The first impression of the all new XJ is its visual assertiveness. The XJ's sleek lines are complemented by a taut waistline, which further accentuates the impression of length and elegance, and creates a natural tension as it fades from the front arch into the middle section of the car before reappearing as a strong haunch towards the rear.

The New XJ offers a modern reinterpretation of a number of key XJ design cues while maintaining the highest standards of personal luxury. 2010 Jaguar XJL Super Sports Car

A standard panoramic glass roof is an integral part of the all new XJ's design, enabling the car to have a lower, more streamlined roofline, while dramatically enhancing the feeling of light and space inside. The LED light clusters wrap stylishly over the rear fenders, and feature three dramatic red vertical strips while the elongated teardrop shape of the side windows establishes the car's silhouette. The rear of the all new XJ is notable for its pure, sculpted shape. With a conscious absence of ornamentation, the rear features only a single leaping Jaguar.

The face of the all new 2010 XJ is confident, with a wide front track and short overhang contributing to the finely judged proportions. The nose of the car follows Jaguar's new design language with a bold and assertive treatment – the powerful mesh grille and slim xenon headlights create a strong road presence while the wrap-around rear screen reduces the visual weight of the pillars and gives the impression of an exotic 'floating' roof.

The sleek design and refined luxury is continued inside the all new XJ by mixing newly advanced technologies and contemporary design to create an environment more akin to a state-of-the-art living space than a car cabin. The overriding impression from the interior is a sense of personal space that is enhanced by the clean, simple form of the leather-wrapped instrument panel sitting low across the vehicle. At the center of the instrument panel is an analog clock with individual chrome chaplets, a spun metal face and iridescent blue background; a look inspired by luxury watches. 2010 Jaguar XJL Super Sports Car

The all new XJ's cabin is a marvel in its own right, blending elegant, contemporary design with the comfort, luxury and unmistakable sporting style of a Jaguar. Chrome and piano black detailing provide an eye-catching contrast to the beautifully crafted leather and veneer surfaces. To further complement the cabin design is a level of choice in colors, veneers and leathers not seen before in a Jaguar. Four specification levels – XJ, XJL, Supercharged and Supersport – allow the customer to tailor the car to suit their tastes. The top-of-the-range Supersport provides the ultimate expression of performance and luxury, with a specification that includes a leather headlining, semi-aniline leather seats and veneers with laser inlays.
Stunning, 12.3-inch high-definition Virtual InstrumentsTM complement an innovative 8-inch Touch-screen that displays vehicle functions ranging from audio and video to navigation and climate control. Premium surround sound options include the top-of-the-range 1200W Bowers & Wilkins system, which is standard on the Supercharged and Supersport models. Advanced infotainment features also include hard drive-based audio and navigation systems, and comprehensive connectivity for portable audio and video devices via the powerful Media Hub.

With the XJ, Jaguar has built upon its leading quality performance using the latest virtual product technologies. These proven Jaguar dynamic technologies are taken to new levels in the all new XJ. Features such as air suspension, Adaptive Dynamics (continuously variable damping), Active Differential Control (on Supercharged and Supersport) and quick-ratio power steering deliver the blend of responsive, dynamic handling and a refined, supple ride expected from a Jaguar. 2010 Jaguar XJL Super Sports Car

The new XJ will be available in the US with a choice of three engines – a 5.0 liter 385hp naturally aspirated V8, 5.0 liter 470hp supercharged V8 and a 5.0 liter 510hp supercharged V8. In naturally-aspirated form, the XJ develops 380 lb.-ft. of torque. The supercharged versions develop 424 lb.-ft. and 461 lb.-ft. of torque, respectively. All three engines combine deft performance, unparalleled character, peerless pedigree, and have a classic Jaguar blend of strength and precision.The all new 2010 Jaguar XJ delivers a driving experience that is just as memorable as the car's sleek and alluring appearance, combining responsive, sporting dynamics with the luxurious drive expected from a Jaguar.

Dacia SHIFT Concept a New Innovative Concept Car powered by lithium-ion or hydrogen fuel cells.

Dacia SHIFT Concept 2012.

Dacia SHIFT Concept a New Innovative Concept Car powered by lithium-ion or hydrogen fuel cells.Dacia SHIFT Concept is a new innovative concept design that was created independently by a young Romanian designer - Liviu Tudoran. As have been said by the designer that the Dacia SHIFT Concept will be the perfect vehicle for roaming the crowded streets of 2012.

Dacia SHIFT Concept wears the design cues of the Duster concept and it will offering space for two passengers as it is an electric two-seater car. Dacia SHIFT Concept 2012.

Dacia SHIFT Concept is follows the lines of the new identity of the Dacia brand, and it will be powered by lithium-ion batteries. However, it also can accommodate hydrogen fuel cells.

Liviu Tudoran, a young Romanian designer has presented an electric sport model called Dacia Shift which runs using lithium-ion batteries and Tudoran sees the Dacia SHIFT Concept roaming the crowded streets of 2012 and offering space for two passenger. Dacia SHIFT Concept 2012.

The Dacia SHIFT Concept will be powered with the help of lithium-ion batteries and can also accommodate hydrogen fuel cells. Dacia Shift is a concept keeping the needs of the young Bucharest residents in mind, which will not exceed the stage of drawing and sketch, as it being an independent project with no official connection with the Dacia brand.

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Morgan Aero SuperSports 4.8 liter BMW V8 engine Is a Luxurious Flamboyant Sports Car.

Throughout 2009 Morgan Motor Company reveals the Morgan Aero SuperSports to celebrate 100 years anniversary of the brand.The company has remained in one family’s ownership since the founder HFS Morgan made his first car in 1909. Powered by an aluminum 4.8 liter BMW V8 engine, Morgan Aero SuperSports comes with a 6 speed automatic or a manual in house.Morgan Aero SuperSports automatic version will be the only one of its kind to offer such dynamic power transmission.Morgan Aero SuperSports will enter production next year. Morgan Aero SuperSports

As part of the Centenary celebrations Morgan announces a truly special model.Designed and engineered in house, the Morgan Aero SuperSports is a lightweight aluminum sports car with a luxurious specification. The interior features a comfortable combination of polished hardwoods, hand stitched leather and electronic technology to create a driving environment that is efficient, ergonomic and sumptuous. In spite of all this opulence the overall weight of the car is still minimal so the car is responsive to driver inputs and economical to run. The unique way Morgan can achieve this is down to our use of aircraft style superformed aluminum outer panels and the skills of our craftsmen to hand finish the assembly of each car.

This technology debuted in the 100 AeroMax coupes built by the factory in 2008 and 2009.

Such was demand for this model, that Morgan have taken the decision to produce the Morgan Aero SuperSports. A limited edition, the car makes use of two aluminum detachable roof panels. These can either turn the car effectively in to a coupe or when detached bring fresh air and the aromas of the seasons to the driving experience without undue wind disturbance to spoil the journey. The panels can be stored conveniently in the boot. Morgan Aero SuperSports

The car of course benefits from the lightweight aluminum Aero chassis which is adhesively bonded for class leading rigidity. Exceeding global crash protection standards, this is also the platform used by the Morgan Aero Eight GT3 currently competing successfully in the 2009 International FIA GT3 Championship. This chassis combined with the aluminum 4.8 liter BMW V8 engine and a choice of 6 speed automatic or manual gearboxes offers an unrivalled driving experience. No other automatic car offers such dynamic power transmission.
Drawn by Matthew Humphries, and engineered for production by the experienced “Morgan Design” team, the new Aero Super Sports is due to enter production in early 2010. A deposit of £25,000 is required to ensure the supply of one of these exciting new models. It is anticipated to cost around £127,000 including VAT.Charles Morgan, Grandson of the founder said “ The Morgan Aero SuperSports is a luxurious flamboyant sports car which also remains true to Morgan’s philosophy of lightweight minimalist simplicity. It is a celebration of our love of cars and the romance of travel and is a fitting model to announce during Morgan’s Centenary year”.

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Powerchip - Chip Tuning Software Features

Same Day Tuning - no removal of the ECU.
Powerchip's Performance Chip Tuning Software Upgrades result in a very noticeable increase in performance and acceleration, as well as better fuel economy and smoother throttle transitions.

Modifications Made to the Software Include:

Ignition Timing
In the old days the ignition coil(s) and distributor controlled engine ignition spark timing.  Changes to the position of the distributor would result in changed ignition settings, and often was a good method of vehicle ‘tune-up’.   The modern engine ignition is controlled through the ECU Software within a series of tables or maps. These maps give the engine any instructions required to operate, under all load and rev per minute points.

Similar to the older systems, advancing the point of ignition within a cylinder will result in increased horsepower and toque. It is important not to advance the timing beyond the capabilities of the fuel used, or else detonation can occur. Peak horsepower is achieved when ignition timing is set as close to the point of detonation as possible. This is the primary purpose for tuning the octane rating of each client, so that the software is set to the correct level of ignition advance for the gasoline used.

The end result of ignition advance changes is increased horsepower and torque, resulting in better acceleration.  Some vehicles also result in a slight change in engine note, giving a more aggressive sound.

Fuel Mixtures
Most fuel injected vehicles also look to a set of tables or maps for information on fuel delivery.  Often, the vehicle will access fuel and timing information simultaneously.  Fuel settings are an area that Powerchip achieves excellent improvements in power and torque.

Since the introduction of strict emission laws in North America, vehicles are required to trim fuel in 2 different modes, known as Closed-loop and Open-loop. Closed-loop is designed for when the car is under constant part throttle openings or cruising.  The fuel mixture setting for this mode is generally 14.7:1, or 14.7 parts of air to every 1 part of fuel.

When the throttle reaches certain positions (generally above 70% throttle opening), the vehicle switches to Open-loop operation. Most standard vehicles run overly rich in this mode, and correcting these mixtures can enhance performance.  Generally, when in Open-loop, a vehicle will run between 9:1 and 11:1, with the optimal performance setting between 11:1 and 13:1.

As a side benefit, most Powerchip equipped vehicles will use less gasoline after install.

Part Throttle Tuning
Besides the gains achieved when under hard acceleration, with Wide Open Throttle, Powerchip spends a lot of time developing the part throttle fuel and timing curves.  The result of this attention to detail is a smoother and easier to drive vehicle.  The Powerchip equipped vehicle will respond instantly and effortlessly at any point in the rev range and at any throttle position.

Throttle Response
Since the introduction of drive-by-wire technology, vehicles look to a third series of tables or maps for information on throttle responsiveness.  By changing the values contained in these tables, the vehicle becomes far livelier.  The vehicle becomes easier to drive and responds to throttle inputs immediately.  Rather than the vehicle having a slightly ‘flat’ feeling, the throttle response changes give the driver excellent feedback through the throttle pedal.

Raised Rev Limit
All engines are limited to the number of engine revolutions predetermined by the engine designer.  This ‘rev limit’ is preset within the engine software code, and can be adjusted (up or down) to achieve higher maximum engine revolutions.  Powerchip will raise the rev-limit to approximately 200-500rpm above standard.  A raised rev limit is only available on certain vehicles.

Fuel economy and drivability
Powerchip will not increase fuel consumption dramatically – only when peak performance is demanded.  Under normal conditions, fuel economy can actually improve.  Powerchip retunes the engine management under all throttle positions, and will improve the power wherever available (rather than at full-throttle only).  Smoothness and drivability are maintained and even enhanced. 

Removed Top Speed Limit
Similar to the rev limit, the engine management system on certain vehicles is preset to not exceed certain speeds.  Powerchip is able to modify the parameters relating to vehicle top speed, and raises the setting to come in above the natural top speed of the vehicle (according to power Vs drag co-efficient).  By raising this value in the code, the vehicle is able to achieve its natural top speed.

Modified Turbo Boost Pressure
Boost pressure on late model vehicles is controlled within the engine management program on a set of tables, similarly to the ignition and fuel tables as discussed above.  By changing the values inside these maps, the vehicle is instructed to run a higher level of boost pressure.

When a turbocharged vehicle runs higher levels of boost, performance is improved.  It is important that when boost is raised, other programming for fuel and ignition is adjusted to suit.

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Indian Automaker to License New York Plant to manufacture Electric Cars

A newfound New York company plans to complete financing this year for a plant to manufacture electric cars and initiate rolling out the three-door, plug-in hatchbacks in late 2010 said by the company chief executive on Friday.

Paul Wimer, CEO of Bannon Automotive said at a news conference that Syracuse was selected over sites in Kentucky, Michigan and somewhere else because of its closeness to key markets and the "dogged pursuit" of the Freeport-based startup with local, state and federal officials.

Gov. David Paterson says that New York State is provide $6.76 million package of grants and tax incentives to Bannon, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says that he is trying to help Bannon to obtain $52 million in federal loans and loan guarantees.

Bannon will pay out $26.5 million for the plant.

The company has guaranteed an exclusive North American licensing deal with Reva Electric Car Co. of Bangalore, India, to assemble the NXR. Reva cars are currently sold across Asia and Europe.

Wimer said Bannon is finalizing selection of the plant site moreover the company is working to complete its financing by the end of 2009 and it hopes to begin producing cars by the end of the third quarter of 2010, he said.

The company will initially take up 100 workers, but expects to have 250 workers within three years. Wimer added that the plant will produce 15,000 to 20,000 cars a year.

If the company fails to produce the jobs it has promised, if this happens then the company has to pay back the money the state invests, plus interest, officials said.

The company will market no less than two versions of the NXR that will come with a range of options, including navigational and audio systems and climate control.

One model will operate on a lithium-ion-battery and it will reach a maximum speed of 65 mph with a range of 100 miles on a single household charge the cost of this electric car will be around $20,000 to $25000.Then we have the second city model which has the top speed of 50 mph, with a 50-mile range just by one charge of its cheaper lead-acid batteries and this vehicle will cost around $17000.

The company said it also elected central New York because of its physically powerful labor force, history of manufacturing, ties to universities along with commitment towards green technology. Syracuse is home to the state's Center for Excellence in Environmental as well as Energy Systems.

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British car productivity fall slows

LONDON - CAR production in Britain drop by its smallest amount in a year last month, industry data showed on Friday, highlighting victory of the government's old-for-new scheme.

A sum of 119,616 cars were manufactured in Britain during September, a 16-percent fall out on the figure a year prior, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) added in a statement.

That compared with a 31.5 per cent fall in August, demonstrating the success of the scheme which gives buyers who trade in old cars 2,000 pounds (S$4,569) to a new vehicle.

Business Secretary Peter Mandelson added last month the initiative, which was introduced in May and was primitively due to end in February, would be extended.

Car production for the year until now - at nearly 695,000 units - is down 41.2 per cent compared with the January to September 2008 period.

Paul Everitt, the chief executive of Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders SMMT said: 'The rate of decline in new car production slow down to its lowest level in a year with the volume of vehicles being produced for the UK market relatively high. Demand is obviously being underpinned by the scrappage incentive scheme and the extension to the scheme will make sure that demand continues into 2010'.

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KOMPAS.com - Modifikasi bergaya racing menuntut dual hal. Dari sisi eksterior, tampilan khasnya, warna menyala pada bodi yang dikombinasi sekujurnya penuh stiker. Satunya lagi, tenaganya harus lebih dahsyat dari standarnya.

Namun, seperti apa racing di mata wanita? Susi—panggilan keseharian wanita yang enggan menyebutkan nama lengkapnya—menjawab pada Mazda RX-8 miliknya. Katanya, racing itu identik dengan mobil kencang.



Makanya, wanita kelahiran 1973 ini memodifikasi pada sedan kupe (dua pintu) asal Jepang itu bernuansa balap. Meski baru setahun kepincut dengan modifikasi, tapi ia cukup fasih menjelaskan bagian per bagian pada mobilnya yang sudah dipermak.

Katanya, ubahan pada bodi sudah menggunakan kit VeilSide. Makin cantik lantaran VeilSide D1 GT yang membungkus sekujur Mazda ini menjiplak modifikator Jepang. Sehingga menguatkan visualisasi tunggangan drift. Dan proses pembuatannya, "Enggak lama, kok, cuma 3-4 bulan," tegas Susi.



Menurut sang Lady dari kru Fraton ini, membuat custon VeilSide D1 GT tidak sulit karena pihaknya (Fraton) sudah punya cetakannya. Mengenai bahannya mengandalkan fiberglass, mulai dari bumper depan hingga belakang. Aura racing semakin kuat melalui desain air dam besar pada apron dipadu dengan fender kembung plus sayap belakang model GT dari GReddy SP2 serta desain knalpotnya berikut diffuser-nya.

Tampilan keempat roda semakin menguatkan tampilan bernapaskan balap. Pemakaian velg VeilSide Evolution V palang lima 19 inci diperkekar dengan ubahan sistem penghenti laju. Kaliper dan disc brake depan diganti dengan Brembo 4 pot, sehingga mampu meningkatkan deselerasi secara mumpuni.



Untuk memenuhi persyaratan modifikasi ala racing, mesin Rotary 13B-MSP (Multi Side Port) di mobil harus disentuh. Di sini Susi minta ditingkatkan tenaga sampai stage 1 saja dan ubahannya disokong dengan perangkat GReddy. Termasuk putarn dapur pacu diperingan dengan pulley GReddy.

"Pernah saya coba, paling kencang 160 km/jam," ungkap Susi. Harap maklum, yang jajal wanita. Padahal, setelah mesin dioprek, tenaganya meningkat sampai 20 dk. (Andry)

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Just-debuted $375,000 Toyota Lexus LFA supercar is coming soon to USA -- but will it sells?

Toyota became the massive hit of the Tokyo Motor Show yesterday with the debut of its $375,000 Lexus LFA supercar. The 747 freighter that will carry it to America is already warming up its engines.

Toyota plans to demonstrate the car at the SEMA aftermarket parts show in Las Vegas next month -- Drive On will also be there to bring you the blow-by-blow -- and the Los Angeles Auto Show in December. Whew! When you have got it, flaunt it.

But will Lexus sell any? We have to see the full specs, but if it performs as intended, more than little rich sports-car freaks may possibly defect from German and Italian exotics. But as is with most two-seated supercars, selling out all 500 that will be built isn't the point:

The goal is to obtain Lexus lovers' hearts pumping and get them to see Lexus in a new way. The LFA will be hand-built, so whether Toyota can sell plenty or a few isn't a big issue. What is a big issue is that each one can see that everyone can see that Lexus can kick sand in the face of BMW and Mercedes Benz and play in the similar sandbox as Ferrari.

Mark Templin, Lexus division group vice president and general manager said” Only 500 will ever be built worldwide, and each will be assembled based on customer order, offering an once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of a small, exclusive group of individuals.”

Let us see about the performance. The LFA is a rear-wheel drive sports car with a 4.8-liter V-10 that puts out 552 horsepower. The top speed of Lexus LFA is 202 miles per hour, with a six-speed gearbox along with paddle shifters.

The car is all about dazzling weight reduction and the lightweight aluminum alloy suspension components is been complemented by carbon ceramic brake discs. The body is carbon fiber reinforced polymer and it is going to be done in-house: Rather than outsource this sophisticated materials technology, the LFA team is developing its personal carbon-fiber processes for ultimate quality control and to make a sound engineering investment during the future.

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Sales of new cars increase 11.4 percent

Sales of branded new cars in Britain increased by more than 11 per cent last month, providing clean evidence of the motor industry's recovery from recession, new figures showed today.

There were 367,929 new car registrations in September 2009 which is 11.4 per cent more than the same month a year ago, as motorists sustained to take advantage of the scrappage scheme, in which they receive a £2,000 discount on vehicles more than 10 years old when they purchase a new model.

According to “The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders” (SMMT), today's figures showed the third monthly increase in a row after an increase of 6 per cent in August 2009 and 2.4 per cent in July 2009.

Chief executive Paul Everitt alleged: "Market conditions remain challenging with demand being underpinned by the extremely victorious scrappage incentive scheme.

"The extension of the scheme will help out to sustain demand throughout the latter part of this year and into 2010 and this will allow economic recovery to strengthen as well as safeguard valuable industrial capability."

September is a significant month for the car industry, with a new registration plate and sales worth more or less a fifth of the annual total.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that, about 1.5 million new cars have been sold in the year to date, losing 15.5 per cent on the same period last year.

Sales of private cars drove last month's increase, whereas fleet and business sales were mutually down. Fleet sales were 13 per cent lower than a year ago also by 25 per cent in the year to date, whereas business sales were 11 per cent down on the month and 29 per cent on the year to date.

The top 10 best-selling models in the previous month were the Ford Fiesta (22,635 sales), Vauxhall Corsa (16,379 sales), Ford Focus (13,622 sales), Vauxhall Astra (13,190 sales), VW Golf (11,787 sales), Peugeot 207 (9,161 sales), Mini (8,634 sales), BMW 3 Series (7,465 sales), Toyota Yaris (6,896 sales) and BMW 1 Series (6,671 sales).

The Ford Fiesta is the top-selling car in the year to date with sales of 92,580, followed by the Focus (73,864 sales), Corsa (67,955 sales), Astra (49,242 sales) and Golf (43,611 sales).

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the car scrappage scheme sustained to boost up the market. Modest growth of 2.5 per cent had been forecast for September; however the scrappage scheme has been credited with boosting sales in recent months.

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) , the week's proclamation by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson of an extension toward the scrappage scheme from £300 million to £400 million was an "extremely important decision" that would give more consumers the chance to buy a new car.

The sales of private cars rise by 41.3 per cent last month also year-to-date volumes are now within 1.9 per cent of last year's level, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Demand for little cars continued to grow, while alternatively fuelled vehicle registrations rose by 45 per cent in September 2009, due to new models.

The Ford Fiesta has been the top-selling model for 7 months in a row.

According to AA president Edmund King: "The boost up of new car sales is not just useful to the economy and employment but will also be a boost to the environment and road safety as the vast majority of cars bought beneath the scrappage scheme are cleaner, greener as well as safer than those they have replaced."

RAC motoring strategist Adrian Tink said: "Today's figures are a greeting sign for manufacturers as well as motorists alike. The scrappage scheme has clearly had some victory in driving sales and its extension will allow another 100,000 motorists the possibility to buy a cleaner, safer, more reliable car.

"Still, it remains to be seen how the industry will be impacted once the extension to the scheme ends, and as soon as VAT returns to 17.5 per cent in January."

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