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Dec
28

Volkswagen and E-bay

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Are you collectors of rare cars? If yes, please “catch” the car rental companion offer from Route 22 Limousine Corp. in New Jersey, United States (U.S.). Here, they want to sell one of its flagship units, VW Beetle Limo, through the shopping site eBay with a bid that has just reached 8989 U.S. dollars, or USD 81.2 million. The offering is wide open for the general public throughout the world.

This unique car has been in operation for 10 years with 84,175 miles trip meter pointing figures. The company targets that this unit can be sold up to 45,000 U.S. dollars (USD 406.6 million) minus the manufacturer’s warranty that has already run out.

VW Beetle is produced in 1999 and modified in 2001 with 2.0 liter gasoline engine equipped with four-cylinder. In addition to extend the body, the car’s interior also gets a touch of distinctive luxury limo. There are leather upholstery, television, radio, CD, mirror ceiling, and also the mini-bar.

Although old, this limo is exotic enough for you who want an elegant vehicle, different than usual. In addition, the VW Beetle is also very good if used as a wedding car. Interested? Immediately contact bargaining unit!

Other story from Volkswagen
Volkswagen AG recalls campaign to repair or recall 377,286 cars in the United States because there is a leak in the fuel hose. This will potentially cause a fire that could threaten the safety of the drivers, passengers, and people in their vicinity.

VW via the Institute of Highway Safety and Traffic (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA) in U.S. states, mentioned several problematic model, such as: the Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Golf, Rabbit, New Beetle and New Beetle Convertible. However, they did not specify the year of production.

VW spokesman Kerry Christopher, as reported by Bloomberg, was asserted, “There are no reports of accidents or incidents related to this problem (fuel hose leaks.) This event is a safety campaign carried out voluntarily by the company. ”

VW Recall at the end of this year is the hardest and hopefully does not stop the company’s ambition to shift the Toyota in 2015 as the largest automaker in the world.

Dec
27

Shades of sportsmanship directly visible on the body Proton Neo CPS

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JAKARTA (DP) – Shades of sportsmanship directly visible on the body Proton Neo CPS. The signs we can see from the number of doors (three doors) like a sports car, rear spoiler, and sporty design alloy wheels.

Neo CPS and Proton, Proton wants to show its superiority in the form capable of generating car sporty character. Proton Edar Indonesia provides the opportunity for dating Dapurpacu.com Proton Neo CPS manual transmission, which cost Rp 188 million.

Exterior and Interior Design
Display able to show his face smells terrible and cruel. The aroma is accented with bumper design and front grille, a muscular.

Design of two-door (side) with a low roof combined la coupe spoiler in the stern like a racing car or rally. Also visible exhaust diffuser and in the middle.

16-inch alloy wheels dimensionless dark gold in color and over-fenders make Neo CPS as the racing type. Peered into the cabin dominated by black and red. Bucket seats are sporty model makes it thick feel of racing. Dashboard looks minimalist design with the dominance of black and silver color. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec
27

Get Your Adrenaline Rush with Free Online Games

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Craving for a little competition? Start your day by playing fun and competitive online games. It’s free and easy, download the toolbar and you will get full access to play your favorite games. Boys love cars and competition, drove your own car and show off your driving skills by beating other competitor in the car games! Experience the thrill of playing the infamous transporter ‘ Frank Martin’ in the Transporter 2 car games. Crash boom bang and the amazing actions scene of this game will makes you feel as if you were Jason Statham. If you are looking for some street racing car competition, Crazy Driver will makes you stay on your seat for hours. Customize your own car with personal touch and hit the racing fields.

Shooting games is very popular among adult, it’s the fastest way to relieve the stress level. By play shooting games, we are not just shooting at random target instead we learn how to be more patience to hit the perfect target. Snipers, double agent and hitman are not just in the Hollywood movie, shows your wild side by playing as one of world’s top snipper agent in Guns and Angel shooting games. Or, if you are into the zombies, load your own ammo and shoot your target in 13 Days in Hell shooting games. In 13 Days in Hell, you better act quick if you want to stay alive as human because the zombies are hungry and fast. Try to focus on target, save your own life, because the zombies are everywhere!

Dec
26

150 Thousand Honda CR-V Allegedly Experience Problems in Power Window

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Institute for Highway Safety United States (NHTSA) announced it would conduct an investigation into the reports bemoaning the power system model Honda CRV 2006. The number of cars on the list of investigations reaches 150 thousand units.

As reported by the Associated Press, Tuesday (30/11), calling NHTSA has received reports from a number of vehicle owners. Three people including call reporting, power window panel on the driver’s side door of short circuiting and fire.

Chris Naughton, Honda spokesman was quoted as saying detroitnews.com said it would cooperate with NHTSA to investigate the matter. However, he was reluctant to explain whether there is a complaint submitted by owners of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is.

Another car was also included in the list NHTSA investigation is made by Kia Optima 2007. Devices automatic transmission cars from South Korea were suspected of having problems. It was known after three car owners reported shifting gear position does not function properly. The number of cars made by Kia Motors with a suspected problem reaches 41 thousand units.

Dec
25

Gazal, Saudi Arabia First Car

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Last June, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia gave the green light to run the KSU project to make the first car made in Arab countries, namely KSU Gazal-1. Now the effort is increasingly evident, namely the Saudi Arabian Government’s decision to build the factory with an initial investment of 500 million U.S. dollars. Project establishment of the factory will begin next year.

According to the source, this SUV is expected to be produced and marketed within two years. Furthermore, the plant will be built by one of South Korea’s automotive companies without mentioning his name. Just described, the leadership of King Saud University, Abdullah al-Othman, has just signed an agreement with one of the South Korean car company.

Informed similarly, investments to establish a joint venture factory is done, which is 15 percent of university investment institutions Wadi al Riyadh Technology and 30 percent of South Korean companies. The rest offered to the private investor. Othman said, in addition to targeting the domestic market, the vehicles are later exported to countries in North Africa.

Other information, a car that was first introduced to the public at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this March, was designed by Arab Saud University students who get help from Italian design studio.

Once he sees the appearance of the first prototype of the car that will be constrained Saudi Arabia, the analysts believe that the roof form is similar to the Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, it turns out that the chassis and engines will be supplied by Mercedes-Benz. Chassis and engine are similar to that used G-Class with different exterior. Even to the interior, a total new.

Mercedes-Benz has approved a supplier of chassis and engine (gasoline V8) used G-Class for Gazal-1. This car maker, KSU, will market this car because of the annual demand for these types of vehicles reached 20,000 units in Arabic. Furthermore, the SUV was later adapted to the climate and consumer demand for Saudi Arabia, which is a car with off-road capability but quite luxurious. That is because of the majority of hard-selling SUV in the country is the class of the Toyota Fortuner.

Dec
18

Pedicab of the Future

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German car, Maybach designed a pedicab of the future, Maybach DRS (Den-Riki-Sha). Autoevolution on Thursday, November 18, 2010, stated that the electric-powered tricycles were created for the event of Los Angeles Design Challenge. It is a competition vehicle with a maximum weight of 454 kg. Created by the company’s Advanced Design Studio in Tokyo, this vehicle can accommodate two passengers.

Maybach is known as a manufacturer of super luxury cars. Maybach is part of the Daimler AG company. “This is a big challenge, especially for brands such as Maybach,” said Holger Hutzenlaub, head of Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Tokyo.

These vehicles are using natural materials such as Mercedes concept car Biome. Frames are made of carbon fiber and organic composite materials while the doors and windows and roof made of polycarbonate panoramic using a flexible organic material.

Pedicab is equipped with two electric motors that power each producing 27 hp. Electric current is stored in lithium-ion batteries mounted on the rear of the vehicle.

Dec
14

Toyota Camry Hybrid Won 2 Awards in Australia

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Toyota won the award again. This time the Toyota Camry Hybrid won two awards in Australia, namely the Green Innovation Award and People’s Choice Award. Green Innovation Award is Australian automotive journalist selection, while People’s Choice Award based online consumer polls the Continent Kangaroo.

Page caradvice.com.au wrote in appreciation Green Innovation Award, nine senior journalists who became the jury unanimously declared the Camry Hybrid as the latest technology-laden car which makes it the most environmentally friendly vehicles. Toby Hagon, national editor of Fairfax Drive, which gave the award jury said the figure compares small car like the Camry Hybrid, because it is very economical in fuel consumption (fuel), but strength performance was almost on top of the average car on the market.

The grace of the People’s Choice Award is the result of an online poll. Success Camry Hybrid in 2010 was repeating the success of Toyota Australia in 2009. Last year, a similar award obtained Toyota Prius Hybrid.

Senior Executive Sales and Marketing Director of Toyota Australia, David Büttner, said the Camry Hybrid is a mix between performance and economical fuel consumption. “The level of fuel consumption and exhaust emissions produced is the best of all cars made in Australia,” said Büttner. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec
12

Your Porsche, Your Brand

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The look of your car tells how the owner personality really is, that means you. You do not want people make a bad review just because of your car maybe that is just one reason for you to choose Porsche for your brand; Prestigious. That’s what they say about you. You get a very good brand now, but why don’t you take your prestigious brand up one level.

Upgrade the look of your Porsche with some Porsche parts from our store, amaze the people and get the attention from the crowd. Add some wheel arch liners, new wings front and rear, wiper blades and arm, and give the new shape to your bumpers.

What about detail? Interested in one? If you say yes, you might want to look a little bit closer to your Porsche’s wheel. Give some new wheel accessories, attach them to your wheel, and make it looks absolutely wonderful once it hit the road. You might also want to attach the center caps to your wheel, the caps with the everlasting Porsche logo in it.

Feeling enough with the modification yet? Now it is your turn to hit the road with your brand new modified Porsche. See how is your relatives, your friend react about your car. One thing we can assure you is that, in the very the moment you modify your Porsche, it is the very moment you upgrade your prestigious personal brand.