Doumir

Kia three new car will enter the Chinese market next year

doumi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:55:59 +0000

Recently, Kia China revealed that next year will introduce three new cars have been identified.

In addition to the Guangzhou auto show naming-Shuma coupe, the code name for the new senior VG and new Sorento diesel versions cars also among the list.

It is understood that new car code-named VG prototype Cadenza, its new 2011 models were released in South Korea in November 2009.

Volkswagen Group set the road map for the development of electric vehicles

doumi — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:48:32 +0000

Recently, Volkswagen announced at the Geneva Motor Show the road map for the development of electric vehicles.

According to public sources, 2013 Volkswagen Golf and Jetta electric version of two models will be in the global hybrid and electric vehicles to dominate.

According to understand that Volkswagen plans initially to launch electric cars by 2011 test team, but will in 2012 in the U.S. market a hybrid version of the Jetta.

From 2013 onwards, Volkswagen Golf and mini cars electric version of UP will be put into operation one after another. Volkswagen plans in 2018 to become the market leader in electric vehicles.

Edo Competition refitting factory

doumi — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:37:00 +0000

EDO Competition is a well-known German refitting factory, their are good at modification is one of increasing horsepower and improve handling.

They have been mainly the adaptation, without their own car.

Have been modified: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, Audi R8, 911 GT2 R, 997 GT 2R, Maserati Maserati MC12 Corsa, Ferrari and so on.

Converted crocodile “Wild” motorcycle

doumi — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:25:26 +0000

This ”Wild” motorcycle “GatorBike” head embedded in the real alligator skull, while the body is covered crocodile skin.

This locomotive is said that the original intention was to allow people to attach importance to the survival status of crocodiles.

This motorcycle is expected to auction in Fort Lauderdale £ 51,000, be donated to wildlife charitable foundation.

Tire burst causes major investigation

doumi — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:12:31 +0000

There are several reasons for tire failure, high temperature is an important reason. Traveling at high temperature conditions, due to the role of expansion and contraction, making thinner tire carcass, performance deterioration, coupled with tire in motion the process of continuous increase heat, increased pressure and eventually lead to a tire burst.

Overloading of vehicles, especially a high-speed overloading of vehicles more prone to tire burst. Tire pressure abnormal will cause tire partial wear, handling and comfort reduced, fuel consumption to increase and other issues. There are excessive tire wear, aging, cracking and trauma are also one of the reasons leading to tire failure.

Tire speed limit is calculated through the factory strictly determined, when speeding, the tire temperature will quickly rise to accelerate the aging of rubber, easy to produce delamination and cracking. In addition, poor road conditions are likely to cause tire burst.

Toyota Prius reelection as Japan’s car market sales champion

doumi — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:44:20 +0000

This year in February, Toyota Prius cars for nine consecutive months in the Japanese automotive market ranked first in sales volume.

Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) Mar. 4 released data show that Toyota sold 27,008 units in February the third generation Prius hybrid car, the Japanese government to promote fuel-efficient cars to market demand and the introduction of the tax breaks and government subsidies to the car played a role in promoting the sale.

U.S. survey company offering a reward one million dollars survey reasons for Toyota anxious acceleration

doumi — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:55:00 +0000

U.S. automotive information research firm Edmunds.com, recently announced that it would mobilize the American people together to find out the reasons leading to Toyota’s anxious acceleration.

As well as the causes and to provide a complete solution for individuals or groups to award one million dollars.

Citroen released DS4 concept car

doumi — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:45:35 +0000

Geneva Motor Show, Citroën officially released the concept version of the DS4 real vehicle and the car currently has snow and ice road test.

DS4 is the development of an all-new Citroën compact car,DS4 is not only larger but also more high-end positioning than DS3, PSA Group said the DS4 will locate a high-end compact car.

The DS4 Car length 4260mm, width 1820mm, high-1480mm, wheelbase car is currently not yet released the data. Power, the new car will be equipped with diesel-electric hybrid system that uses all-wheel drive, but the rear wheels driven by electric motors, the future does not rule out production car equipped with gasoline direct injection engines.

Geely is expected to reach Volvo acquisition agreement end of this month

doumi — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:38:44 +0000

According to the Swedish manufacturer Volvo’s British chief executive Stephen Odell revealed: Ford still hopes to end of this month with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed an agreement to sell Volvo.

Ford hopes to definite deals before March 31 and complete the sale process before June 30.

2010 total output value of China’s auto parts will exceed 1.4 trillion yuan

doumi — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:37:54 +0000

According to the Ministry of Commerce of China International Auto Parts Expo Organizing Committee official said that

by 2010, China’s vehicle sales will likely break through 15 million, parts output to 1.4 trillion yuan.