2011 Chevrolet Cruze sails into new era of small cardom

2011 Chevrolet Cruze – Click above for high-res image gallery

Until now, General Motors hasn't exactly taken the small-car market seriously. While Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia have built their empires on the hoods of pint-sized, fuel-efficient transportation, history has shown the captains of Detroit tend to offer up parts-bin afterthoughts. Cars like the Chevrolet Cavalier and Cobalt have left a sour taste in the mouths of buyers thanks to noisy and de-contented cabins, rough engines and build quality that would make a Yugo blush. As a result, Americans have developed a sort of Pavolovian retch when we hear the term "compact car."

But a new dawn may be approaching – one heralded by a rash of new straw-weight fighters that aim to bring a global small car philosophy to the U.S. GM intends to be part of that party with the introduction of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, a sedan that, for all intents and purposes, is more of a landmark model for the company than the endlessly-hyped Chevrolet Volt. To get our meaning, you'll need to throw all of your heinous memories about American-built small cars out the window beginning... now.

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Double Bill - C/D and MT pit Cadillac CTS-V Coupe vs. Audi RS5 vs. BMW M3

Click above to watch the video after the jump

The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe has some serious performance chops. The potent angular coupe is loaded with a blown 6.2-liter V8 capable of 556-horsepower, 15-inch front and 14.7-inch rear Brembo brakes and a Magnetic Ride Control suspension setup. Impressive stats to be sure, but does Cadillac's sleek two-seater have the goods to take on the BMW M3 coupe and Audi RS5?

Both Motor Trend and Car and Driver have obviously been pondering the same question, as the competing buff mags dusted off their camcorders and cut up a pair of comparison videos featuring the three super coupes doing a ménage à trois of the automotive kind.

Make the jump to experience both videos. In the first video, MT goes all-out with its comparison, bringing both Editor-in-Chief Angus McKenzie and the spanking new CTS-V Coupe to Germany to take on the pair of well-established Bavarian competitors. The second video shows the unique C/D approach, with no first, second or third place finishers and not a single word is uttered. C/D just let the hot coupes speak for themselves with beautiful pictures and heavenly exhaust notes.

[Sources: Car and Driver, Motor Trend]

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Holy Abomination Batman - It's a customized 1985 Porsche 944

1985 Porsche 944 Batmobile Tribute – Click above for high-res image gallery

This author will be the first to admit that he's not exactly overflowing with love for the Porsche 944, but don't expect any amused looks from this camp about seeing this car degraded into a stumpy rendition of Tim Burton's Batmobile. Sadly, that's just what seems to have happened with this particular 1985 944. According to the seller, the car still boasts the stock 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a five-speed manual cog box, so you won't be outpacing baddies anytime soon. A NOS Sniper system has been installed on the car, but thankfully, it's never been used. We're guessing hitting the go-go juice would be a heckuva lot of fun – but probably just once.

A few of the movie car's more outlandish traits have made their way to this poor Porsche, including those wild batwing fins and a pair of replica .223 machine guns that light up for effect. The car does feature the kind of sound system you'd need to drown out the riotous laughter of those in traffic around you, so that's a plus. The seller says that the front fenders need to be finished, and as such, you can get this puppy for a song. Asking price is a mere $6,500. You can check out the full listing here. Thanks for the tip, Kris!

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The Smoking Tire gets to play with the Firebreather

The Smoking Tire drives the Firebreather – Click above to watch video after the jump

Matt Farah and the crew from The Smoking Tire just can't seem to get enough of the 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible they had for this year's Bullrun. With the cross-country party over and nothing but a mountain of citations looming in the distance, The Smoking Tire set out to give the big Blue Oval one last goodbye. Of course, they couldn't spend an entire episode pouring over every last detail of a vehicle that regular viewers know all too well. Instead, the show lined up a quick stint behind the wheel of the Classic Design Concepts Firebreather.

Think of it as what the 2010 Pontiac Firebird would have looked like if the Poncho had survived the GM apocalypse and the company's designers had been on acid. If you can get past the wildly rear sheet metal and the drooping front fascia, there's a supercharged version of the 6.2-liter V8 in the Chevrolet Camaro on which it's based. The whole concoction is good for 600 horsepower, and while the car was originally worked up for an Exodus Productions movie, Classic Design Concepts will be selling genuine Firebreather models to the public. Hit the jump to see Farah wrangle the car through a canyon or two.

[Source: The Smoking Tire]

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One-off SR-71 Mustang sells for $375,000 at EAA AirVenture

2011 Ford Mustang SR-71 Blackbird - Click above for high-res image gallery

Generous giving can be a sign of how the economy is doing, and if the auction of the custom SR-71 Blackbird Mustang at the EAA AirVenture show yesterday is anything to go by, then things are looking up. Built in collaboration with Ford, Roush and Shelby, the one-off pony car was sold for $375,000 to benefit the EAA's Young Eagles program – that's significantly more than $250,000 the AV-X10 'Dearborn Doll' Mustang raised last year at the event.

Of course, the winning bidder was likely motivated by a little more than charity during the bidding. The one-of-one 2011 Mustang features an exterior designed after the legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance plane, and it includes black and gray matte exterior paint, custom front and rear fascias, performance wheels and a unique screen-print glass roof. Performance has also been boosted thanks to a Whipple supercharger system and a slew of Ford Racing Performance Parts. Follow the jump for more details on the car or check it out in our gallery below.

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Porsche confirms 2011 launch of Panamera S Hybrid

2010 Porsche Panamera 4S – Click above for high-res image gallery

Buried within Porsche's recent announcement regarding its plans to test three electric Boxsters, the company openly confirmed that the launch of the Panamera S Hybrid is on track for 2011. Though perhaps not as innovative or as those racy electric vehicles, the Panamera S Hybrid still hails from Stuttgart and, therefore, is bound to be one exhilarating ride.

The upcoming Panamera will borrow the hybrid hardware found in the current Cayenne S Hybrid. That means it will sport a 329-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine mated to a 46 hp electric motor. Like the Cayenne S Hybrid, the Panamera's parallel hybrid setup boasts the ability to operate at low speeds under electric power alone. When the production Panamera S Hybrid takes to the streets in 2011, it will become the company's second model to sport a hybrid powertrain, a remarkable achievement considering that few people associate Porsche with fuel efficiency. Follow the jump for more info on Porsche's fuel-saving plans.

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Gooding to auction 1995 McLaren F1 in Monterey

1995 McLaren F1 to be auctioned by Gooding & Company – Click above for high-res image gallery

Gooding & Company's auction coinciding with this year's Pebble Beach Concours is coming up in a few short weeks, and the lineup of available cars is shaping up to be quite impressive. Already dozens of incredibly compelling and valuable collector cars are scheduled to make their way across the block, but the car that has caught our attention the most so far is a 1995 McLaren F1.

The F1 is singularly special in its own right, but this particular car is even more attractive to buyers in the United States since it's one of the few examples actually registered in the country. The car was sold originally to Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle, who was one of the sponsors of McLaren's race team back in the mid-1990s. This F1 comes finished in classic Magnesium Silver paint with a black interior and comes with its factory-delivered luggage and tools. The estimated price? A mere $2.5 to $3.5 million. Follow the jump for full details in the press release from Gooding, and be sure to check out the images below.

Autoblog gets seat and simulation time with Toyota's newest safety technology

Inside Toyota's Higashi-Fuji tech center – Click above for high-res image gallery

Sitting in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Toyota's Higashi-Fuji technical center is part proving grounds and part engineering center. But unlike most facilities, Higashi-Fuji includes an array of engineering and research offices employing over 3,000 employees, and an assortment of non-track test facilities.

The Higashi-Fuji campus opened back in 1966 and has grown to encompass nearly 2.7 millionsquare feet of facility floor space. We were given the rare opportunity to visit the facility where we witnessed one unique crash test, tried out one of the world's most advanced driving simulators and sampled an assortment of new safety features, including a brake override system, enhanced pre-collision braking, pedestrian detection and updated ABS calibrations for the Prius. Make the jump for the full report.

Spy Shots | Toyota to develop small car by 2012

Toyota Motors announced the development of an all new small car for South East Asian countries. Toyota has denied any such development, but thanks to BSMotoring.com we have a glimpse of this new small car from Toyota stable. This car will cost around $ 11,000 and will be available in South East Asian countries by 2012.

Toyota will want to enter small car market as there is a rising demand for such cars today. Toyota’s new compact car will be based on its Vios and Yaris hatchback models. In order to cut down on production costs, Toyota will try procuring materials locally which will help them minimize production cost by almost 30% to 40%. Daihatsu Motors, a mini unit of Toyota too is developing a small car for Southeast Asian market. They might sell their car under Toyota brand.

Future Toyota cars to receive new grille and ‘family face’

In a move pioneered by chief Akio Toyoda that aims to lend Toyota cars with heightened emotional appeal, all new cars will receive a new grille and ‘family face’.

The new front-end look is in the process of being finalized but Toyota Europe boss Didier Leroy said that it will be more consistent and recognizable than the current line-up’s appearance. The smaller cars will be revised to look more like the bigger ones, instead of the other way around. But to distinguish between the ranges, there will be variations. For instance, product groups such as SUVs and sports models will have their own distinctive look. At the latest Geneva motor show, Toyota unveiled the FT-86 coupe concept that displays a possible new front-end look for Toyota.

Ferrari trots out past and future at Nürburgring

Retired Ferrari F1 cars take to the Nurburgring – Click above for high-res image gallery

If you're lucky wealthy enough to own one of Ferrari's retired works Formula One machines, the automaker's F1 Client department takes care of maintenance and preparation of your historic racer, whether it be Nigel Mansell's ex-F190, Michael Schumacher's championship-winning F2001 or any number of pedigreed prancing ponies.

This week, the crew brought 10 of its most prized possessions out to the Nürburgring so current owners could spend some quality time behind the wheel. And the open wheelers weren't the only exotic wares in Germany. Four of the Enzo-based FXXs and 15 of the newer 599XXs were on hand, each track-only variant equipped with cutting-edge technologies that the Maranello boffins are experimenting with for future products. The "owners" of these XX models are essentially paying for the privilege of being Ferrari beta testers, but to our eyes, there are worse ways to spend a few days at the Green Hell.

Sounds About Right: San Francisco spending $25M to determine how much parking should cost

If you reside or frequent a large metropolitan area, you're probably all too aware of the cost to park your vehicle. In cities like New York or Chicago, you can pay upwards of $30 or more for a full day of parking. To make matters worse, even with astronomical costs many drivers can't even find an open spot.

San Francisco is looking for a permanent solution to its parking problems by going high tech and paying big bucks to do it. Frisco is investing $25 million on a new electronic parking system that will constantly gauge demand for spots and raise or lower pricing accordingly. So why go to all this expense and trouble to set parking prices?

Parking that's too cheap may lead to spots getting filled too quickly, which will lead to cars circling around waiting for spots, clogging streets with unnecessary congestion. The goal of the $25 million project is to make parking cheap enough for people to afford it while at the same time expensive enough to ensure spots are always available.

The electronic parking system will work as a network, setting prices between a quarter and $6 per hour depending on demand. The high-tech solution will start with 190 new meters in the Hayes Valley area of San Francisco and in two years end with 6,000 metered spaces and 12,250 spots at the city's 15 parking garages. The system will eventually make it possible for advanced planners to go online to find where the most spots are located. Distracted driving aficionados will be able to search for spots on their smartphone, making it easier for multi-taskers to park and harder for pedestrians and other drivers to avoid getting hit.

Man spends nearly $200,000 to win right to park truck in his own driveway

Man pays nearly $200,000 to park truck in his own drive – click above to watch the video

Beware of the home owner's association. Considered this country's most basic, ruthless unit of government, HOAs are typically organized and manned by retirees with little better to do than tell you what to do with your property – something A.J. Vizzi recently learned the hard way. When Vizzi purchased his home in Odessa, Florida, he was told he would be allowed to park his Ford F-350 Super Duty in his home's driveway, even though the neighborhood's rules forbade keeping vehicles anywhere other than the garage. The truck didn't fit in the home's garage.

The local HOA soon changed its mind, and before long a lawsuit ensued. In 2008, a judge ruled in Vizzi's favor, but the association quickly appealed the decision. In March, a second judge sided with Vizzi, and the courts awarded him $187,000 in legal fees to be paid by the HOA. In total, the association claims that the ordeal has cost over $300,000, including the cash it now has to pay to Vizzi. Take a look after the jump to watch a local news report on the legal battle. Thanks for the tip, Sea Urchin!

Unlikely Pacer: Ford Fiesta to lead the field at CarFax 400

Sure enough, the upcoming Sprint Cup Carfax 400 will bepaced by none other than the Blue Oval's tiny 2011 Fiesta Sedan. With less than a third of the displacement of the tube-frame beasts lapping Michigan International Speedway, we wouldn't quite expect lightning-quick pace laps, but hey – safety first. While pace cars are typically some sort of performance product, manufacturers aren't past parading less than muscular new hardware in front of the captive audiences of the raceway.

If Ford was looking for a way to bring its marketing for the Fiesta out of the social media realm and into a more mainstream American venue, they could have hardly done better than the Sprint Cup. On average, the series races net 7.9 million viewers. On Sunday, August 15, each and every one of those souls will get to watch a maroon four door fiesta lead the pack, complete with a massive Blue Oval decal down the side. Talk about cheap advertising. Check out the gallery for a few shots from the car's unveiling.

Nissan reveals new object detection, rear-collision avoidance systems

Nissan object detection and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept – click above for high-res image gallery

Vehicles from an increasing number of automakers are becoming more aware of their surroundings than the drivers that operate them. The latest is Nissan, which has announced several new safety technologies set to be added to its lineup, including a Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept. The system works like similar systems from other manufacturers including Acura, Lexus, Ford and Mercedes-Benz, but evolves the concept even further.

A front-mounted radar sensor detects when the vehicle is closing too quickly and first warns the driver and then applies the brakes automatically to avoid or minimize the effects of a crash.

Additionally, the moving object detection uses the surround-view camera system to determine if there are pedestrians or other objects moving in proximity of the vehicle. Unlike pedestrian detection systems from Volvo and Lexus, this system only functions at very low speeds and doesn't apply the brakes. Instead, the driver gets an audible and visual warning of anything moving around them. No specific vehicle applications or timing have been announced, but it's safe to assume we'll be seeing this tech featured on Infiniti's wares sometime next year.

Volvo sale to Geely to close next week

Volvo may finally part ways with Ford by the end of next week. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Blue Oval is aiming to close its $1.8 billion sale of the Swedish automaker to Geely in as little as 10 days, though Ford has merely said that its goal is to hand over the Volvo reigns by the end of the third quarter of this year. The move to send Volvo packing is part of Ford CEO Alan Mulally's strategy to slim the company down to focus on its core brands – a scheme that seems to be working so far.

In the meantime, Volvo managed to turn a profit of $53 million before taxes in the second quarter of this year. The news is a big leap from the same time last year – in the second quarter of 2009, the brand lost a heady $237 million. Ford's sale of Volvo seems to have been on glacial pace, partly due to the number of government agencies in the U.S., Europe and China that were needed to sign off on the deal. By the time the ink dries on the last document, Geely will have secured the largest overseas acquisition of any Chinese automaker so far.

More details on BMW's rumored X4 swirling about

2010 BMW X6M – Click above for high-res image gallery

The good people at AutoExpress are doing their best to fan the flames of the BMW X4 rumors. The site claims to have snagged a bevy of information on the Bavarian brand's product plans, including a more detailed account of what we can expect out of the much-rumored X4. Supposedly the new high-rider will borrow a heaping helping of design cues from the X6, so if you aren't a fan of that brute, odds are you won't like the new model, either. Unlike the big boy, the site claims that the X4 will make use of a double-gated hatch in the rear similar to what's found in the 5 Series Gran Turismo – a smart choice to help load and unload parcels.

AutoExpress also lays out drivetrain possibilities, including the likelihood of one very thrifty 2.0-liter turbo diesel mill that promises around 50 mpg. The site says that in that configuration, 0-60 is likely to click off in a somewhat loping 8.6 seconds, though there will be more potent variations available, including one powered by a turbo 3.0-liter inline-six with north of 300 horsepower.

It all sounds good, but BMW itself hasn't said word one about seriously mulling a new 'ute.

2010 Abt Audi A1

2010 Abt Audi A1 The new Abt version of the A1 comes with power upgrades (to 150 hp from 1.4 liter TFSI), aerodynamic components, graphics packages, and new wheels and suspension.

2010 Abt Audi A1

2010 Mopar '10 Dodge Challenger

2010 Mopar '10 Dodge Challenger Under-the-hood features of this Mopar special edition include the HEMI® V-8 engine, a hood-venting system, a cold-air intake, a front strut-tower brace with shock caps, and a unique engine cover. Under the decklid is a rear strut-tower brace that stiffens the chassis and improves handling characteristics of the car.

2010 Mopar '10 Dodge Challenger

2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT & Spyder GT

2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT & Spyder GT The sporty Eclipse is available in a GT version, with a 3.8 liter V6 producing 265 hp.

2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR, SE, & MR Touring

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR, SE, & MR Touring The high-performance Lancer Evolution is available this year in three versions, beginning with the GSR, up to the new top-of-the-line MR Touring. Features include Super All Wheel Control, which regulates drive torque at each wheel by controlling a network of dynamic handling technologies, including: Active Center Differential 4-wheel drive, Active Yaw Control rear differential, Active Stability Control, and Sports ABS brakes.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring

2010 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

2010 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Carlsson has an aerodynamic package for the E-Class Cabriolet, here showcased on this 350 CDi which features 20% more horsepower than stock.

2010 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

Ford Fiesta Ford Fiesta 1.4 Trend, 1.4L AT Trend Matic and Ford Fiesta 1.6 Sport Released at IIMS 2010

Ford Fiesta Ford Fiesta 1.4 Trend, 1.4L AT Trend Matic and Ford Fiesta 1.6 Sport Released at IIMS 2010

Ford Fiesta 2010 has been released by Ford Indonesia at IIMS 2010.
Ford Fiesta Ford comes with engine 1.4 liter and 16 liter.
The 1.4 liter engine is capable of generating power 120 hp at 6,000 rpm max torque 152 Nm at 4,050 rpm and 1.6 liter cylinder 16 valve DOHC.
Thre price of Ford Fiesta is 3 which are 1.6 Sport (Rp 215 million), 1.4 Style (Rp 167 million), 1.4 Trend manual transmission (Rp 177 million) and 1.4L Trend Automatic Transmission (Rp 187 million).
The coming of Ford Fiesta in Indonesia would thread Mazda2, Toyota Yariz and Suzuki Swift.

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Kijang Innova E AT (Automatic), V Luxury and G Luxury Launched at IIMS 2010

Kijang Innova E AT (Automatic), V Luxury and G Luxury Launched at IIMS 2010

PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) reported was just launched their three line of Kijang Innova which are Innova E AT Automatic Transmission, Innova V Luxury and Innova G Luxury.
The price On the Road Jakarta of the new Kijang Innova are about 223 million rupiah, the Kijang Innova V Luxury about 250.1 million rupiah and Kijang Innova G Luxury about 285 million rupiah.
The price above is on the road Jakarta.

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Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti made its reappearance after a long absence in the later 1990s under the ownership of Volkswagen AG. Since then the company has struck gold in the form of the insanely fast, 1,000 bhp Bugatti Veryron supercar which has become a favorite among tuners of exclusive cars, and a favorite among car enthusiasts.

Below is our gallery of some of the best tuned Bugatti cars from various car shows...

Daihatsu F-Concept 660 cc 3 cylinders at IIMS 2010

Daihatsu F-Concept 660 cc 3 cylinders at IIMS 2010

At last, Daihatsu revealed their low price car named Daihatsu F-Concept at IIMS 2010.
The surface of F-Concept at IIMS 2010 is the first surface of the low price car in the world.
Daihatsu F-Concept is equipped with engine 660 cc 3 cylinders and owns dimensions 2,925 x 1,295 x 1,690 mm (pxlxt)with axel 1.840 mm.

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Chevrolet Spark Price in Indonesia about 139 Million Rupiah

Chevrolet Spark Price in Indonesia about 139 Million Rupiah

At last, General Motors AutoWorld Indonesia (GMAI) announced Chevrolet Spark in Indonesia at IIMS 2010.
With the coming of Chevy Spark in Indonesia, GMAI own new mainstay to boost the Indonesia market.
Chevrolet Spark is a car with engine S-Tech II DOHC with Port Deactivation, 1.2-liter 4-silinder 16 valves, to generate max power 82 ps at 6.400 rpm with max torque 108 ps at 4.800 rpm.
The price of Chevy Spark in Indonesia is about 139 million rupiah.

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2010 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid Brings High Technology

2010 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid Brings High Technology

2010 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid comes in Indonesia and has been showed at International Indonesia Motor Show (IIMS) 2010.
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid brings several sophisticated technology such as
-OnStar with Turn-by-Turn navigation
-OnStar 8.0 with Stolen Vehicle Slow Down
-Turn-by-Turn navigation
-Rear backup Camera with navigation display
-Destination Download Bluetooth connectivity
-Power pedal
-Bose Premium speaker system
-XM Satellite Radio with real time NavTraffic

while, the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid specs and price are
Engine: 6.0L V8 – 332-hp /367 lb-ft of torque mated to GM’s Two-Mode Hybrid.
Curb Weight: 6,200 lbs (6,000 lbs for AWD).
0 to 60 mph: 7.5 seconds.
Fuel-Economy (city/highway): 21/22 mpg (20/20 mpg for AWD).
Base Price: $50,720 (AWD Tahoe Hybrid starts at $53,525)
Price as Tested: $54,977.


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2011 Novitec Tridente Maserati Quattroporte

2011 Novitec Tridente Maserati Quattroporte Novitec has supercharged the Quattroporte's 4.7 liter supercharged V8 for an impressive 590 hp, as well as a new sport suspension, alloy wheels, and interior upgrade.

2011 Novitec Tridente Maserati Quattroporte

New Hyundai Tucson Indonesia with Engine Capacity engine 2.0 liter

New Hyundai Tucson Indonesia with Engine Capacity engine 2.0 liter

New Hyundai Tucson iX-35 comes in Indonesia with engine capacity 2.0 liter with 6-speed shiftronic automatic transmission capable of generating power 166 PS.
New Hyundai Tucson that was introduced in IIMS 2010 equipped with manual air conditioner with 4-speed fans, integrated audio at ceterfascia, and one touch triple turn signal.
The price of New Hyundai Tucson is about 285 million rupiah.

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The DIY Electric Car

An electric car is very beneficial because it is a substitute for fuel automobiles using electric motors for propulsion instead of usual propulsion techniques like internal combustion engine. Electric cars are exclusively a variety of electric vehicles that are intended for using as a form of road-going automobile. Usually on-board battery packs are a source of their power. Due to the source being electric powered was the possible reason for theelectric cars to be believed as battery electric
vehicles. During the mid-19th and the early 20th century, the electric cars got popular. This was the time when electricity became one of the favored methods for automobile propulsion. This provided a comfort level and ease of operation that the gasoline cars could not achieve at the time.


Most people use DIY electric car kits for converting their cars from gas into electric powered. These kits have gained pretty popularity today because of its advantage for economic and environmental reasons.

Nowadays, there is a hike in oil prices. This economic downfall has forced many people to look for ways to save their money. Electric cars are cheap and does not cost too much for maintaining. One will be able to save money that would have burned in fuel costs. This would reduce the expenses linked with maintenance and repairing a gasoline-powered engine.



One reason is that the global warming is beginning to effect all over the world. Electric cars have no emissions which makes them clean. One can do his part in protecting the environment by using electric cars.

Other benefits that can be achieved from owning electric cars are its excellent top speeds and a quiet drive. Its electric motor does not make noise as compared to gas engines. It also has a benefit during long drives that one does not have to stop at gas stations for refueling anymore.

The conversion process of DIY electric car is really very simple. The idea behind it is to remove the internal combustion engine replacing it with a direct current electric motor. As the engine is not present, all its associated components like the radiator, gas tank, fuel lines and exhaust pipe have to be removed also. Most free spaces in the EV will then be used for storing deep cycle batteries. This is the reason that for choosing the donor car for conversion to an electric car, one has to ensure that there is enough space for batteries as well as good ventilation.

The instructions present on DIY car kits are easy to understand and follow. It would be beneficial to own an electric car and enjoy its benefits which will have a positive impact on the economy and environment.

Crazy Drifting Car Adventures

Crazy Drifting Car Adventures

KIA New Pride Sedan Price OTR Jakarta about 152.5 Million Rupiah

KIA New Pride Sedan Price OTR Jakarta about 152.5 Million Rupiah

KIA New Price Hatchback was released, and PT KIA Mobil Indonesia reported released again the KIA New Pride Sedan version at International Indonesia Motor Show (IIMS) 2010.
The price projection of KIA New Pride Sedan version is about 152.5 million rupiah on the road Jakarta.
There is no much different specs with New Price Hatchback version except the interior.

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Nissan Grand Livina 1.8 Highway Star Looks More Sporty With Aerokit Addition

Nissan Grand Livina 1.8 Highway Star Looks More Sporty With Aerokit Addition

Nissan Grand Livina 1.8 Highway Star is a limited edition of Nissan Grand Livina series that look more sporty with aerokit addition.
Nissan Grand Livina 1.8 Highway Star at this time has been introduced at IIMS 2010 with price projection about 225.9 million rupiah for automatic transmission and 220.9 million rupiah for manual transmission on the Road Jakarta for only 150 units.


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2011 Suzuki Hayabusa Motorcycle

2011 Suzuki Hayabusa Pictures

2011 Suzuki Hayabusa Black Red

2010 VW Caravelle Launched by PT Garuda Mataram Motor at International Indonesia Motor Show (IIMS) 2010

2010 VW Caravelle Launched by PT Garuda Mataram Motor at International Indonesia Motor Show (IIMS) 2010

PT Garuda Mataram Motor, the Indonesia authorized of Volkswagen in Indonesia, just launched VW Caravelle that comes with engine 2,000 cc 4 cylinders.
The engine is Bi-Turbo TDI new generation with common rail, 7 speed dual clutch transmission and capable of generating power 180 bhp at max torque 400 Nm.
The price of big MPV Caravelle short wheel base is about 998 million rupiah and long wheel base about 1.098 billion rupiah.

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Toyota Corolla Altis Price OTR Jakarta

Toyota Corolla Altis Price OTR Jakarta

Grand New Corolla Altis launched at International Indonesia Motor Show (IIMS) 2010.
And the price of Grand New Corolla Altis are :
Grand New Corolla Altis 1.8 E MT Rp328,000,000
Grand New Corolla Altis 1.8 G AT Rp349,700,000
Grand New Corolla Altis 2.0 V AT Rp380,000,000
While, the other Corolla Attis price are :
Corolla Altis 2000 V AUTOMATIC Rp375,500,000
Corolla Altis 1800 G AUTOMATIC Rp346,700,000
Corolla Altis 800 J MANUAL Rp323,500,000

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Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Concept Bike

Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Concept Bike

The Moto Guzzi V12 Strada concept is the third member of the trio that also includes the Moto Guzzi V12 Le Mans and Moto Guzzi V12 X and, like those bikes, these exclusive photos are first time we’ve seen it in a studio. The roadster-like Strada combines technical features seen on both those bikes, but includes some pretty neat new stuff too.

Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Concept Bike

Flyscreen: included in order to mimic the shape of a traditional motorcycle headlamp, but then corrupted by the tiny LEDs hiding behind it. Oil Coolers: there’s actually two oil coolers and a rectifier hidden behind the screen. The screen is open on the sides, allowing cooling air to reach the coolers. Suspension: like the Strada it’s all current production spec stuff, indicating these two are very production-realistic.Brake Lines: routed through the bars, then behind the headstock for a clean, simple look.

Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Concept Bike

Pillion Seat: reminiscent of the rear wing on the Le Mans and the Strada, it’s neat to see this shape interpreted into something more practical while providing a clear visual link between the trio.Footpegs: check out the pillion pegs, they’re mounted to the swingarm via a parallelogram linkage that isolates them from the swingarm’s movement. Complicated, but it eliminates the huge, ugly peg hangers. LCD Screens: fold flat when the bike is off, then rotate open when you turn it on.Centerstand: look closely and you can see the front-hinged centerstand wrapping around the sump, just like the Strada.

Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Engine Concept

Frame: made from rotational moulding nylon polymer, like the Le Mans and Strada. Tank/Seat Unit: this hinges at the front and opens via remote control, like the Le Mans and Strada.Heat Sinks: the finned metal sections on the sides of the engine aren’t oil coolers, their heat sinks just like you’ll find on your computer and on the Le Mans and Strada.Rearview Cameras: Pierre says these are 100 percent production feasible with a reasonable cost, like the Le Mans.Filler Cap/Start Button: the big aluminum disc on the tank is the filler cap, the smaller one is the push-button starter.

Oberdan Bezzi – Yamaha FZX 1000 Concept

Yamaha FZX 1000 Concept By Oberdan Bezzi

The FZX 750 of the 80 was a ” blowing bike ” aesthetically actual attractive. Less able-bodied than her sister V Max , however, was added adventurous , ablaze and absolutely added attainable by road. It was able with four-cylinder to the advanced of sports Yamaha aeon although it has not had ( Italy ) an amazing bartering success , is broadly acclimatized as a admirable and absorbing motion.

The new FZX 1000 By Oberden Bezzi concept that Yamaha may accept at EICMA 2010 follows the aforementioned philosophy. Engine achievement affiliated from sports models , accomplished cycling , active position adequate and attending arresting and arresting . Today the accessible is added acclimatized to models abutting to these fees , absolutely the success smile on this Yamaha .

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