Monday, August 18, 2014

Aston Martin US stores at risk by new crash-rule, says dealers

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Aston Martin shops be unprofitable in the United States and could close if the sports car maker not to get in a position to take an exemption from the crash standards that effect next month, said a top dealer. 

 The average Aston Martin store will lose money if the car manufacturer not the DB9 and Vantage, two models that do not comply with the new side impact rule to sell, said James Walker, president of the US-dealer advisory body of the car manufacturer. 

 Without convertible models that will not meet the standard to September 2015, all dealers of the brand would be "in the red," Walker wrote in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Petition. 

 Aston Martin spokesman Matthew Clarke said he had not seen the petition and therefore could not give an immediate comment. 

 Next month, U.S. regulators will implement an additional crash test to begin to protect passengers from the side collisions in narrow fixed objects such as power poles and trees

 Aston Martin last year's call for exceptions to the DB9 to August 2016 and for the Vantage when August 2017th 

 "The financial sustainability of the Aston Martin dealer is very much in question," Walker wrote. "If traders make the decision, the franchise, a very likely outcome shutter, is the impact on employment of meaning." 

 One of the few premium car producers not part of a larger group has manufacturing, the independence of the 101-year-old company hinders the ability to create new models, including the next generation DB9 and Vantage, both of finance delayed.

2014 Pacific Northwest Nationals: Muscle car madness

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At the annual Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals Rod and Custom Car Show, the participants see incredible sports cars, the wildest colors and modifications of this page from a "Transformers" movie. But the cars on this list are all about power and performance. The muscle car movement of the 1960s was a great time for the American automotive industry, as Detroit Big Three automakers positioned themselves to the Almighty PS to win the war. But the real winners are enthusiasts who get get dream about these spectacular machines alive the Muscle Car.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Legendary summer convertibles

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Maybe the sun goes down, when you stop and from top to bottom. There's still plenty warm, so a T-shirt is more than enough, and as you roll along the road there is so much more to see, hear and even smell. It's summer, and as the song says, the living is easy. The truth is, while we all have our private open-air memories is greatly varied experience and the allure of a convertible is as strong as this country is wide. And so convertibles Americans remain - the unsurpassed visibility, the feeling of movement, and a warm sun after a long, cold winters are just too good for the soul.

 Carroll Shelby once called us just to tell us it was a "Shelby Cobra" and not an AC Cobra. Who are we to say Carroll is unlike any other she called AC Cobras back when bell bottoms were huge and car engines were larger. Fifty years after the Cobra - is still one of the greats, a car so raw it should be its own place in the periodic table of the elements - either small or big block. In perfect summer every enthusiast should have at least one long, loud Cobra drive, and we guarantee that it will be windswept, hot, incredibly close and incredibly fun. 

 There was never a rational necessity, have a Alfa Spider. Other small converts could bring your hair for less money or with more powerful engines messed up. But the Alfa simply not leaked Italian style and not the arrogant social snub a Ferrari, but the welcome, boisterous fun relaxed Invite friends for a romp in the country. Plus the Alfas are not without their own performance history - about twice as long as Ferrari in the heyday of the spider. Dealers are few and far between and a serious lack of development finally drove the Alfa offshore, but a new one is coming soon. 

 Seriously, it's all about the name Buick with post-World War II Land Yacht. A substantial two tons, the Roadmaster set the tone for an entire era in 1949 with his VentiPorts on the fender and "view cart" curved windshield. Here a car was so big and luxurious as a victorious America itself. Electric windows and seats were standard, as well as an accessible price, set top-down luxury motoring within reach of a post-Depression, post-war upper-middle class. It was a long way from the soup lines of the 1930s, and the Roadmaster all luxury features we take the course for the energy for granted today.

 More details coming soon!!!

Friday, July 18, 2014

European Car sales rise up 4%

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Europe Car Sale..



European car sales rose 4 percent in June, as economic recovery in Europe, the introduction of new products and retail incentives, the demand for mass-market brands. 

Registrations in the EU and EFTA markets rose to 1.23 million vehicles from 1.18 million in the previous year, ACEA, said today in a statement. The marked 10 months in a row of growth, fit an extension from June 2009 to March 2010. 

In the first six months, sales in the region rose by 6 percent to 6.85 million vehicles, ACEA said. 

The June increase is from a low base and was unevenly distributed across the region. Analysts also said that heavy discounting and other incentives, the true level of demand distortion. Retail incentives on top of Europe five markets rose by 10 percent year on year to a record € 2,748 ($ 3,700) per vehicle, according to data from a large independent market research firm. 

Peter Fuss, an Ernst & Young Advisory Senior Partner, said: "Heavy discounting and other incentives for the buyers remain a major cause for concern, as they continue to distort the true demand." 

European activities Head Hyundai, Allan Rushforth said: "After a six-year downturn in the European automotive market an inconsistent and heavily incentivized recovery is better than no recovery at all." The dilemma for automakers is now, as they pursue future sales under price pressure, he said.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Wireless Inductive Charging Standard

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Wireless Inductive Charging Standard by BMW & Daimler 



Driving pleasure and sustainability are fused in an unprecedented way in the all-electric BMW i3 and BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. The high-voltage batteries can be recharged easily and quickly with the help of BMW i wallbox that are part of the 360 ° ELECTRIC portfolio forms. This advanced charger with quick charge facility for supplying cars with power either at home or at work stresses the holistic approach of the brand BMW i believed when it comes to the development of products and services for sustainable mobility of premium caliber. 

In the process, the BMW Group has taken on a pioneering role in this area and is therefore strongly encourages the development of innovative technologies for driving a car with zero tailpipe emissions more and more attractive. Systems for inductive charging of high-voltage batteries are the next step for the power supply. The development objective in the medium term is to put reliable, do not wear, and user-friendly solutions for inductive charging in the production, which are tailored to both the batteries in i the BMW cars and the high voltage

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Nissan e-NV200

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Nissan e-NV200



Nissan wants fleet managers in Europe to turn away from diesel-powered delivery vans in favor of its new battery-powered e-NV200.
Two key reasons to make the switch are better handling and lower running costs, said Thomas Ebeling, Nissan general manager for product strategy and planning. Compared with fuel-powered versions of the van, the e-NV200 has faster, smoother acceleration because of its 80-kilowatt electric motor.
In addition, it offers better handling because the battery tucked in the subframe under the middle of the car gives it a lower center of gravity, which improves stability and reduces body roll.
The e-NV200 also has a wider stance and costs 40 percent less to operate than its diesel sibling, Ebeling said, adding that most of the savings come from the not having an engine to maintain.
"I am convinced we have a better product than what is on the market today," Ebeling said. "It is not for everyone, but it is a perfect solution for some people."
Fast facts
Who are the target buyers? 
Company fleets and private business owners are expected to account for 70 percent of total sales for the e-NV200. 

Does the car take the brand in a new direction? 

The e-NV200 is part of the Renault-Nissan alliance's 4-billion euro investment in battery-powered vehicles. It follows the Leaf hatchback as the second of four EVs Nissan pledges to sell by March 31, 2017. Renault already offers four EVs: the Twizy, Zoe, Fluence and Kangoo. Nissan says the e-NV200's advantages over the EV version of the Kangoo light van are that it is less expensive, it has more room and it offers the option of quick charging.

Any game-changing technology? 

The e-NV200's 24 kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery has a range of 170km. 

What market influences does this car respond to?

Automakers need to reduce the average CO2 fleet emissions from light commercial vehicles to 149 grams per kilometer by 2020 from 173g/km last year.

Does the car have any features that are unique in its segment? 

Nissan says the e-NV200 is the first fleet-focused vehicle with LED front running lights. Since it emits no emissions the vehicle can be driven right into a building to make deliveries without risk of causing pollution problems.

Nissan estimates that there are about 200,000 fleet vans operating in Europe that never travel more than 120km a day. Without revealing how many units Nissan plans to sell, Ebeling said those 200,000 are potential customers for the e-EV200.
He said that a fleet operator looking to reduce CO2 emissions could replace his entire fleet with more efficient diesels -- or switch a portion of the fleet to EVs to accomplish the same goal.
Another factor that will effect the overall market is that automakers in Europe need to reduce the average CO2 emissions from their vans to 149 grams per kilometer by 2020 from 173g/km now.
Small volume
Forecasters are not bullish on the e-NV200. IHS Automotive expects Nissan's plant in Barcelona, Spain, which is the van's sole production site, to make 1,200 units of the EV van next year for global distribution. Volume is expected to rise to 2,742 in 2020, according to IHS.
Nissan will also offer the e-NV200 in Japan, but IHS expects most of the van's initial volume to be sold in Europe.
“The demand will be primarily driven by the changing legislation within the cities with upcoming low-emission zones and restrictions on fuel choice," Pavan Potluri, a senior powertrain analyst at IHS, said in an e-mail. "The biggest proportion of demand will be from taxis and commercial delivery fleets. They are already starting to appear in significant numbers in cities such as Amsterdam, with trials set to begin in other European and Japanese cities as well.”
Cost comparison
In Germany, the entry e-NV200 with sales tax and including the purchase of the battery costs 29,819 euros. By comparison, the after-tax price of the entry NV200 diesel is about 18,390 euros and the entry gasoline variant is 16,480 euros with tax included.
Customers also have the option of leasing the battery for as little as 87 euros a month with tax. That drops the German starting price of the e-NV200 to 23,919 euros.
Nissan says that most private customers will pick the Evalia variant, which caters to the needs of minivan buyers.
The German starting price for the battery-powered Evalia, with tax and purchase of the battery, is 36,766 euros, compared with 21,490 euros for the diesel Evalia and 19,700 for the gasoline-powered variant.
The basics
Launch date: June (Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK); July (Austria, Germany, Switzerland); September (Nordic countries); October (Japan)

Base price: 29,819 euros (with sales tax and purchase of battery); 23,919 euros (with tax and monthly rental of battery)
Where built: Barcelona, Spain
Production forecast 1,200 in 2015 rising to 2,742 in 2020 (IHS Automotive)
Main rivals VW Caddy, Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo, Renault Kangoo (fleets); Renault Scenic, VW Touran, Ford C-Max, Citroen C4 Picasso (private customers)
Platform: X12K (includes front suspension from Nissan Leaf, rear axle from NV200 and a specially develop center structure to accommodate the battery)
Range: 170km
Top speed: 120kph
Charging time: 10 hours plugged into conventional wall socket; 30 minutes to fill battery to 80% using quick charger

Audi Cars Sale

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Audi in the first half year sales up 11% on strong demand A3


FRANKFURT - Audi global sales in the first six months by 11 percent to a record 869,350 vehicles by the strong demand for the compact A3 range. 

June shipments were up 11 percent to 155 450 cars, the automaker in a statement, the sixth double-digit percentage increase in seven months. 

"In the first half of this year, we have delivered more cars than in all of 2005 ... We will carry forward from the first half of the year in the second half, the momentum," Audi sales chief Luca de Meo said in the today's statement. 

The automaker's global sales of the new A3 family by 49 per cent to around 144 750 by June, supported by the introduction of the A3 sedan to the U.S. market in April. 

Audi sales in Europe rose by 7 percent in the first half to 410 050, while in China, the carmaker's largest single market, with deliveries increasing by 18 percent to 268 666 during the same period, helped by the popularity of the Q3 SUV, whose sales by 61 percent to 7,149 units last month. 

In Germany, sales rose by 9 per cent to 140 003 to June, while in the United States rose by 14 percent to 84 349 new registrations. At Audi, No. 4 market, the UK, sales rose by 13 per cent to 83 357. 

Audi aims to exceed this year 1.58 million record sales last year, while the rival BMW drives the brands deliveries of 1.66 million in 2013 increase. The Mercedes-Benz brand sold 1.46 million last year and aims to pass No. 2 Audi and BMW knock from its position as the world's best-selling premium brand. 

Analysts say the strongest sales momentum is now with Mercedes this year, the re-designed by a flood of benefits and new models such as the A-Class, B-Class and the GLA and CLA charges. 

On Friday, Mercedes brand sales rose 13 percent to 783 520 in the first six months. In June, new registrations increased by 8 per cent to 142 136. 

BMW Group has yet to be resolved brand sales for June and the first half. 

Reuters contributed to this report

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Porsche Work Force..

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Porsche will increase work force 24% in global expansion




Weissach, Germany (Bloomberg) - Porsche wants its workforce to increase by some 24 percent, to underpin its global growth ambitions. 

The Volkswagen Group Unit hire about 5,000 employees over the next five years, especially outside its home market of Germany, said Thomas Edig, personnel manager of Porsche. 

The new jobs will be created in model development, production, sales and service, Edig said. 

Porsche has added more than 8,400 jobs since 2010. His work force worldwide was 21,100 people at the end of May. 

While still new jobs, the pace of hiring at Porsche will actually slow as the division balances revenue and earnings growth, Edig said. "We will not continue to grow after the model of the last four years, but we do need to expand on the personnel side," Edig said at the press conference on Tuesday in Weissach, Germany. 

Porsche has a goal, a record to sell 200,000 cars in 2015 after the addition of Macan compact SUV in April. The Macan's fifth model of Porsche, joining the sports car 911 and Boxster, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door coupe in the lineup. 


With Porsche hiring plans, "the key message is that they expect a significant growth over many years, not only because of the new products - the Macan - but also future expansion programs," said Juergen Pieper, a Frankfurt analyst at Bankhaus Metzler. "Research and development projects are going on the products own Porsche, the sports car projects for the whole group" at Volkswagen. 

Possible supercar 

Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller said in February that Porsche decided in mid-2014, if a $ 250,000 challenge in the supercar Ferrari. 

In the first quarter, operating income at Porsche about 18 percent of sales and the division was was the second largest contributor to the Volkswagen result, after the Audi luxury unit. 

Porsche margin "remains absolutely" to more than 15 percent aligned Edig said. "That is a goal we are to stick, and we are not deviating from it. And we need to make continuous, dass We do not want to get fat." 

industry averages 

Porsche setting affects the trend of headcount and cut costs in the European automotive industry as manufacturers streamline after a six-year slump. PSA / Peugeot-Citroen is committed to 500 jobs at a factory French cut by early retirement incentives. This is to eliminate on top of the plans, 11,200 employees in France.

Personalized drive

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Now you can "Personalized" your drive with Ford Vehicles....


Parents with late-model Fords, you love simply restricting your youth "speed and stereo volume with Ford MyKey programmable key chain? Are you a bit paranoid and controlling? Ford MyKey experimental style system could be just for you. Dubbed Mobii, the camera uses permit-based system for face detection and remote monitoring holders to keep an even tighter reign on others to drive their cars and allow more benign gesture control. 

Mobii is still in the prototype stage, and it can be a driver's face recognize the key in his hand and invite more personal settings and MyKey offered, no matter. After locating the owner, the Mobii system it notes on his calendar and start navigation to the first listed date, provided that the driver really so busy. If, say, your no-good son jumps behind the wheel, sending the camera setup a photo on your cell phone, where he firing of the car to approve and even a driving time limit. Later Dad can in the car accidentally peeking from his phone and check on junior. If time is out to or daddy's temper, Mobii can act as a decoy car and drive with the friendly message "Please drive the vehicle park. If you ignore this requirement, your actions will be monitored." Basically, it was because the cameras are covered, which means absolutely no hanky panky in dad's fusion.

Besides the many awkward family dinner Mobii can cause, there are some real improvements in the car behind the system, namely the Intel-based software is powerful enough to allow the central touchscreen to recognize who achieve it. This, of course, leaves the passenger type addresses into the nav at the same time blackening these functions for the driver. Capabilities include the recognition of hand gestures, combined with voice commands that can be used to open the sunroof or answer the phone. For example, the driver can show on the ceiling and say "open" instead of holding a switch. 

None of this is really true progress Tesla has already standard controls by the car on when the driver sits down and deleting physical switch for the door locks, lights, and sunroof that can be opened stolen 17-inch with the newly invented screen to the model incorporated See also Ford infotainment software was developed by bug after bug, but if upward exhausted into the room or spying on your children was impaired, the future is almost here.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Micro Cars

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Micro Cars - Sri Lanka

History of Micro Cars

Micro Cars Limited was established in Sri Lanka by veteran Automobile Engineer, Dr. Lawrence Perera.
The idea was to create a low-cost manufacturing and assembly operation that could produce high quality vehicles.

Few vehicle products of Micro Cars







You can find out more detail by their Official web site Micro Cars - Sri Lanka

-taken from micro cars official web site-


Monday, June 30, 2014

Mini Coopers

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Mini Coopers....

She have her own way...She have lot of designs..She is very fashionable...Yes baby.. It all about you... Mini Cooperz....




Toyota RAV4 2014

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An amazing & comfortable ride to your life with Toyota RAV4 2014

Exterior Design


The 2014 RAV4 captures the spirit of freedom did began with the original RAV4, yet breaks new ground in refinement, practicality and technology. With expressive styling and a roomy, comfortable interior, RAV4 is decidedly refined-but with agile handling and all-weather capability, it's ready for adventure Whenever You Are. We improved Both the looks and functionality of RAV4 by giving the traditional rear-mounted spare a new home underneath the cargo floor. So now, RAV4 Has A true liftgate opens up did instead of out, making cargo loading easier. And if you go for RAV4 Limited, you'll get a power liftgate with jam protection did even offers height adjustment. Part of RAV4's new attitude comes from a handsome front-end design with a chrome-accented grille, projector-beam headlights and Daytime Running Lights (DRL) did make you more visible to other drivers. On RAV4 Limited, you get auto on / off headlights as well as integrated fog lights did help you cut through the haze.

Other detail will be post soon...
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