Subaru Exiga MPV Seven-seater To Launch in Indonesia

The 2009 Subaru Exiga based on the concept of a seven-seater with panoramic visibility for the touring experience, the Subaru Exiga has been developed to provide a safe and pleasant journey for all occupants. Capitalizing on its accumulated know-how from building wagons and crossover SUVs, Subaru has succeeded in creating open and comfortable interior space for all the passengers to easily engage in conversation and share the experience of touring enhanced by dramatic wide-angle views through the windows.

The new model represents Subaru’s latest proposal for a new type of multi-passenger vehicle, built on Subaru’s strengths in vehicle stability, low noise, and quality ride - all realized by Subaru’s Horizontally-Opposed engine layout and the Subaru Dynamic Chassis Control Concept (Subaru DC3).

Subaru Exiga MPV

The 2009 Subaru Exiga exterior designed expresses the integration of the utility of a seven-seater and elegant styling.

Headlamps are designed to provide depth from the front view. With a blue-tinted lens placed in the middle of the lamp, the design accentuates boldness and presence.

Each of the four Exiga model types is equipped with distinctive wheels and individually designed spokes.

Eight exterior colors are available.

• Overall length: 4,740mm
• Overall width: 1,775mm
• Overall height: 1,660mm
• Wheelbase: 2,750mm
  

Interior design

Decorative insets with a horizontally flowing pattern from the center panel of the dashboard to the door trim add spaciousness and a quality look to the interior. Rich and refined interior design is further accentuated by the center panel, which combines wood and metal finishes, as well as by the indirect blue LED light installed on the overhead console, center tray and some foot areas.

Ivory tone that accentuates openness and light, and black tone, which highlights both sportiness and elegance, are available as interior colors.

The seats are newly designed to firmly support the occupants and reduce fatigue, even during a long drive, and the seat cushions are made thick to effectively absorb vibration and provide comfort.

The meter module on the instrument panel is distinctively designed with the meter background faces illuminated in blue to make the white dials clearly readable. The Sport Luminescent Meter, outlined with chrome-plated meter rings, is available on the 2.0GT, 2.0i-L, and 2.0i-S.

Powertrain

2.0-liter DOHC Engine (2.0i, 2.0i-L, 2.0i-S)

The use of a redesigned DOHC cylinder head and the active valve control system (AVCS) promotes excellent environmental performance. Also better fuel economy is realized through adoption of the regular gasoline engine.

With the optimization of the diameter and length of the intake manifold, and the adoption of the equal length/constant pulsation independent exhaust system, the engine’s intake and exhaust performance has been elevated.

Two catalytic convertors have been placed in tandem. The layout enables the convertors to quickly heat up, which facilitates catalytic activation during engine startup and improves on emission reduction efficiency.

By expanding exhaust capacity with the twin mufflers, air flow resistance inside the mufflers is reduced, and excellent engine output characteristics and noise reduction are realized.

The electric control sensor system helps reduce engine load and further improve fuel economy by controlling electric generation according to driving conditions.

• Max. power: 109 kW (148PS) @ 6,000 rpm
• Max. torque: 191 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
  

2.0-liter DOHC Turbo Engine (2.0GT)

The electric control sensor system helps reduce engine load and further improve fuel economy.

• Max. power: 165kW (225PS) @ 5,600 rpm
• Max. torque: 326 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
  

Drivetrain and Chassis

Lightweight and compact 4-speed AT with the SPORTSHIFT gear selection is standard on all 2.0 liter naturally aspirated models. By optimizing the final gear ratio, as well as through reducing friction among part assemblies, driving performance has been enhanced and fuel economy improved.

5-speed AT with the SPORTSHIFT gear selection is standard on 2.0 liter turbo models. The down-shift blipping control is added to enhance smooth gear change response when shifting down in manual mode.

The SI-Dive (Subaru Intelligent Drive) system on the 2.0GT model offers three different modes of driving for the driver to enjoy: Intelligent; Sport; and Sport Sharp.

The Active Torque Split AWD system is mounted on all naturally aspirated engine models. The turbo model comes with Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) system. Both systems distribute optimal torque to the wheels with the firm grip and traction, providing unrivalled vehicle stability.

Integrating robust body structure with finely tuned chassis elements, all models feature Subaru DC3, which ensures outstanding handling and vehicle stability as well as superb riding comfort.

The vehicle is equipped with a strut-type front suspension, which is made lightweight and resilient. Newly designed cross-members and stabilizers yield excellent steering response.

A double-wishbone rear suspension with optimized suspension geometry settings provides exceptional traction and vehicle stability, as well as riding comfort, even at full occupancy.

All models employ four-wheel ABS disc brakes with EBD (Electric Brake-force Distribution) for superb braking performance. The Brake Assist system and a brake booster with unique tie-rod design appropriately maximize braking control.

Two types of tires, 205/60R16 and 215/50R17, are available. Both are capable of balancing various vehicle elements, including stability, braking, comfort, and mileage.


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Chevrolet Cruze Perfect Treatment and Comfortable Ride

The Chevrolet Cruze is the first vehicle designed the new GM Delta 2 platform, an architecture that is used on all GM small cars around the world, including the replacement for the Chevrolet HHR, Opel Zafira and her brothers and sisters in to use context.

The body Cruze will also conduct a formal language that has all vehicles around the world, which is assumed to bear the Chevrolet logo, is a dramatic reinterpretation of the traditional sedan Chevrolet new global design language that a signature for all new products with the gold bow tie.

Chevrolet Cruze

It is the result of a development work on GM's global expertise and is the first of a new family of compact products that offer world-class quality. There are expected highest scores of all the main dimensions are supported crash safety.

Design and Style

Cruze arched roofline, high-raked to its sloping rear pillars and short rear deck, door coupe-like proportions to a compact sedan.

Wider and longer than most of its competitors, Cruze from Chevrolet has a conscious attitude with the wheels on the outer periphery of the body made of plywood. Is basically close of body parts and a limited number of exterior trim add a high quality, "hewn out of solid appearance.

Chevrolet Cruze dramatic profile is matched by bold front style, with large headlamp housings that the front corners and sweep, arrow-like wrap, in the wings and sculpted hood.

Significant design issues include:

• A concave shoulder line
• Level 2 grille
• Wheels-out/body-in position.
• Twin cockpit' design motif, first in the iconic Corvette sports car introduced.

Interiors

The interior is well proportioned and shaped seats provide good support. It is surprisingly quiet in the cabin is also a good indicator of quality materials. We would be pleased, not significant mileage on the car.

Chevrolet Cruze

The interior looks very attractive dual tone beige dashboard with leather and coated fabrics. With its elegant dashboard, which is packed with many advanced instruments and beige interior padding, it is elegant.

The Cruze oozes quality, even well-chosen instruments - including the much more expensive from the Vauxhall Insignia. There should be no problems with the reliability and the use of soft-touch materials should all think there is less chance of cracks and rattles.

It is Blaupunkt RDS radio packed with advanced integrated CD player and MP3-CD audio with six-disc CD changer with six integrated speakers, offer first-class entertainment. Thanks to its advanced audio system with MP3 auxiliary input, and with the power to USB devices like pen drive come in contact, cell phones, etc. The controls mounted on the steering wheel, it will not be necessary to make your eyes the road diverted to operate a sound system.

Ride and Handling

The front wheels of Cruze will be packed with large ventilated disc brakes while its rear wheels will be packed with solid drum brakes. The larger diameter disc brakes acceleration, the car quickly. ABS (Antilock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) resists the car into a skid, control in emergency braking situations.

Although GM engineers claim that it has been able to optimize the design for both a perfect treatment and a comfortable ride, it amazing that the Cruze not have the independent rear suspension as the global Ford platform used for the Mazda 3

Engine options

Cruze will be launched in petrol and diesel. It will be) 2 petrol engines - 1.6L, 1598cc, DOHC petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection system. And 2 Variant with a 1.8 liter petrol, 1796cc, DOHC petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection System to be equipped).

Chevrolet Cruze

The diesel version is powered by a 2.0L, 1991cc, SOHC engine operated with direct fuel. It is also an option for the 6-speed automatic and 5 speed manual transmission.

Security

Active Safety features Dual front airbags, front seat side airbags and roof curtain airbags that provide security in the event of a collision, the ABS (antilock braking system) with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), front ventilated disc brakes, traction control and electronic stability control.

Passive safety features to its side impact beams, height-adjustable seat belts, seat belts with pretensioners, 3x3 point rear seat belts, warning light for driver's seatbelt reminder before seat belts, height-adjustable head restraints with tilt function, knee pads, Isofix child seat restraint system (2. Back row outside), Child locks and central locking.

Launch Date and Pricing

Chevrolet plans to compete with India to introduce the new Cruze whole month in a price range of 14-18 lakhs working with companies such as Toyota Corolla Altis, Skoda Octavia and Honda Civic. It is expected to be in atleast 5-7 variants available in grades 6-8.

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Aggressive Look of Mercedes-Benz New E-Class

Mercedes unveiled the new E-Class for the first time) in 1977 (W123. Since then, the Class E body shapes and different motors and power. The last facelift was introduced in 2006. Compared with the E-Class 2009 will be as long as the earlier ones, but the wheelbase has been increased by 20mm.

Aggressive Look of Mercedes-Benz New E-Class

With the new E-Class Mercedes-Benz has introduced to comply with the pacemaker when it comes to safety, comfort and environmental impact of this market segment. With more than 20 new or new technological developments, this sedan will strengthen the leading position of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars.

Mercedes-Benz has already been improved to adjust the comfort of long-distance copy of the E-Class even further improved in the new sedan, including Body and intelligent technology to 30 percent more rigidity, new seats and suspension with the newly developed shock absorbers automatically to driving conditions in underway.

Design and Styling

New E-Class has a more aggressive look at the following notes from the design of the CLS-Class. The glass surface is smaller and the side of the car suffers from the usual climbing leaf. Upsurge in the footsteps of the class C and, more recently, forces of the GLK, the new E-Class outside the body tight and square design elements prior to the four diamond-shaped headlamps.

It has even slightly increased in size over the previous-generation E-Class, Mess-4868 mm in length (12 mm), width 1854 mm (32 mm) and 1470 mm high (-13 mm) a wheelbase of 2874 mm (20 mm ).

The most striking change is the shape of the headlights 4: Forget about them, they project is tear-shaped square. Codename: W212, the lounge a wheel, similar to the S-Class siblings, and the same increase character line below the door handles to give it a sporty orientation. The highly contoured grille and air intakes on the front look further than the current model.

Interiors

The interiors are more practical than before, thanks in part to the column-mounted gear, free the space in the center console for large cup holders. The best news is that Mercedes has finally agreed to use the E-Class fully powered seats with power to give.

Aggressive Look of Mercedes-Benz New E-Class

The rear seats are more comfortable if it can be possible. At night, the light-effect "Waterfall", is the indirect light on the dashboard and the device splits easily look fantastic. This is perfect, especially the quality feel buttons and switches. Even the metal vents have a final strength, which tells you it will last forever.

Technology

The new E-Class is the first car in the world, avoiding the projectors adapt to the traffic situation and respond automatically to dazzling other drivers. Thank you develop innovative technology, the new E-Class has a very sensitive monitoring the level of driver attention, and warned of drowsiness at the time. This new system WARNING Assistance detection of sleepiness, which is standard equipment, is equipped with highly sensitive sensors that constantly monitor more than 70 different parameters.

Aggressive Look of Mercedes-Benz New E-Class

Safety & Entertainment

With seven standard airbags, belt tensioners, belt force limiters at the crash site and equipment for head restraints Isofix child seats, the new E-Class has security features even more comprehensive than its predecessor. Another feature is the cushion, throws in the back of the hood 50 mm in a few milliseconds of a crash protection for pedestrians.

Standard specification includes 16 "alloy wheels in nine branches of design, fed eucalyptus or embossed aluminum trim (optional) and four branches of the multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with chrome-inserts.

Also contained in the standard is 20 Infotainment CD audio system with a dual receiver, CD player, eight speakers and a Bluetooth interface for mobile phones. The display color in the middle of the dashboard by the driver or passenger are activated with the controller on the center console.

Mercedes-Benz India is the new E-Class opened in October / November this year. It is expected that in the variants are available, even if the current generation E-Class is available. The prices should be on the higher side will show when compared to alternatives.

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New Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi

Bajaj, India has launched yet another face lift in life, the time of their flagship bike - Pulsar 220 The new Bajaj Pulsar 220 is the fastest motorcycle ever built India reported.

Bajaj team succeeded, the top speed of 144 kmph and the bike will therefore be the fastest motorcycle in the country. New translation Pulsar 220cc is optimized to achieve maximum speed.

Engine

New Bajaj Pulsar 220 receives all new 220cc oil cooled engine 21 hp DIN carburetored power 8500RPM and 19 Nm of torque.

Other changes are in new engine combustion chamber, optimized the whole geometry of the new port of thermodynamics, a new valve mantle material to eliminate the formation Cardon, short skirt new design of low-friction pistons, while new camshaft and 33% larger oil cooler.

The new 220 is the performance improvement of 32 to venturi carburetor, the largest ever used in India. In addition, the inlet of the cylinder head was modified and increased lift and cam duration.

Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi

A larger resonator and catalytic converter is also used to increase performance. It also uses the temperature mapping system is connected, through which the ignition timing is optimized to achieve a good condition to start, quick warm-up and exceptional torque.

New Pulsar 220cc features the standard transmission with a five-speed descent and four to sample.

Design

New Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSI is nicer and more intelligent than its predecessor. It has all the theme park "All Black", as the recently launched new Pulsar 150 & 180th From the fork, swingarm, wheels and engine are all in a rich shade of black, which makes the bike much easier and more dynamic.

This is the stylish bike in India to the Yamaha R15 & Karizma R. Although it looks like its siblings in most sense, the large front fairing and fairing mounted mirrors to separate the new Pulsar 220 from another.

It is suspended with six wire wheels alloy body panels stylish clear lens indicators and the chain. It offers a little under-Cubby storage under the seat, which are unlocked by a cable release as part of its lockable side panel can be removed.

The new 220 pulsar also get the new 3-D graphics, new to the basic console and revised slightly, shaped clip-on handlebars. The face of the tachometer also changed, while the two front and rear brake calipers are now finished in gold.

Other models Pulsar

Bajaj has also improved the Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 180th Similar to the Pulsar 220, changes are only cosmetic.

With regard to the Bajaj Pulsar 200 is concerned it has removed from the Pulsar range. The Pulsar series now consists of 150, 180 and 220 Since the new 220 was in the range of 200 prizes, and no one is willing to pay for a 200cc motorcycle 220cc is available, if at the same price.

Bajaj just want the Yamaha R15 and Hero Honda Karizma R. In terms of pricing policy, the attack was a winner in his hand. But Yamaha fans who can spend more technically advanced and better quality.

Hero Honda is all set to launch a new model of Karizma facelift soon, and will generate more power and torque. It is also with the new front panel and much-needed rear disc brake. The competition heated!

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TVS Apache RTR 180, Racing DNA Unleashed!!

TVS Apache RTR 180, Racing DNA Unleashed!!

TVS Motors has developed a variant of Apache - The RTR 180. Apache RTR is very well received by fans of the bike and the new RTR 180 will even further with a powerful engine and some interesting additions to the design.

The bicycle remains the main features of the current RTR and comes with all the high-tech features: digital speedometer: the maximum speed, 0-60 timer, excursions and other additional features, plus a beautiful appearance.

Engine and Performance

The Apache RTR 180 is powered by a 177.4cc engine which generates power 17 miles up to 15.5 Nm of maximum torque. The new version is a 177.4cc bored out 160cc version of the plant, and also has a longer stroke. The new engine is always a unit on site, but not as much as 160.

Power is increased from 1.3 miles to 17 hp and the new 2.4 engine produces more units of the force to turn 15.5Nm. The peak power is produced at 8,500 rpm, similar to RTR 160, although the maximum is now produced at 6500 rpm.

The aerodynamic air scoops added to Design Safer air is directed toward the unity of the engine to help improve the cooling efficiency. TVS claims the new Apache RTR 180 to achieve 60kmph from standstill in 4.15 seconds and a top speed of 125kph.

Looks and Styling

The TVS Apache 180 adorns a new graphics stand out with his little brothers and sisters, with RTR flying boldly on the tank scoops. The fork and the gas tanks on the rear bumper are now painted in a golden hue and the new clip-on having a new RTR 180 emblem in the center.

Stylish alloy, handles unique, classy silencer, larger coated sharp & fuel, all these elements together perfectly to give Apache RTR 180 a striking sporty looks.

Outside the revolution is the new white instrument cluster is the same as the digital speedometer RTR 160 blue backlit. The rear is also same with LED tail lamps, re-style silencer and CBZ X-treme type split grab rail.

Ride and Handling

Wheelbase New Apache RTR 180 is longer than the Old Apache RTR 160 with a good 400mm, making it much more stable and reliable than the previous iteration, then leaned forward. 180 RTR feels planted and stable, both straight and in corners.

The design of the cockpit engine shows the amount of detail on the development and add to the aerodynamic design. It employs a brake lever and gear set false that looks much lighter in construction and supplies. It also comes with rear fender removable - a first in its class.

The riding posture on the RTR 180 is a striker who makes a huge difference in ride quality brings. A rider passengers feel more comfortable sitting on the RTR forward footrest for its unique and elegant handles. RTR is designed Crouch race mirrors provide a better viewing angle and security with great care, too.

Main features of the TVS Apache RTR 180:

1. Digital speedometer.
2. Petal-shaped disc.
3. Bigger RTR sticker on the tank scoops
4. Naked chain cover.
5. LED taillights.
6. Clip on handlebar for various positions.
7. Service and battery indicator.
8. The digital display has a function to test the top speed reached.
9. You can also test your timing 0-60 km / h on the digital display.
10. RTR near 180 logo on the clip-on's
11. A wider rear tire
12. New Light white back to the tachometer

Shades

It is available in four colors:

• Yellow
• Black
• Gray
• Pearl White

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Maruti Suzuki New Estilo

Maruti Suzuki New Estilo

Overview

Ten years Maruti Suzuki Zen has been replaced by a redesigned and renamed as big boy Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo. Maruti Suzuki Zen is the first formal step should be put into production, and was elected to life Maruti Zen surfer style when she started the car in 2006, maintaining the continuity of the original Jelly Bean "design fire which was launched way back in May 1993, Zen style, but did not.

Maruti in India has now issued a fresh new style, which is much better than the previous model with new headlights, grille and bumpers. Also the interiors have been renovated to an upscale look while beige theme.

Design and Style

New Style comes with all the changes as expected in a lift mid-life - new bumpers, new headlights, new grille and new fog lights. The front of the car is certainly grew up with the big tear drop-shaped headlights grille framing a more mature look. The car sports a new hood, fenders, rear bumper and an aggressive style - while adding a more mature look.

The front bumper is a wheel and sturdy design is transferred to the rear fender well. New wheel covers compliment the entire exterior makeover to give an intelligent and elegant.

Interior and Comfort

The interiors are refurbished to provide a new style look more upscale, but the overall design of the dash and the buttons seem more or less the same as the last generation Zen Estilo.

A new model comes with a two-cum-chocolate brown beige color combinations. The center console is a bit modified with the addition of silver accent around the music system and AC button controls cool, but now feels outdated compared to controls to push the button.

The AC vents in the center of its rectangular shape, while most around with silver lining around them. This is a design in three pod instrument cluster with a speedometer in the center left by the tachometer and temperature gauge most flanked on the right. New style is now digital odometer as standard. You need three spoke steering wheel with a large Suzuki logo in the center that looks very dominating.

New style of comfort and convenience features the following functions:

• Steering
• Power Windows
• Central locking remote
• Rear seat folding
• Rear parcel tray
• Electric Door Mirrors Mirror
• Rear Wiper & Washer
• Rear window defroster

Engine and Transmission

The change needed is much greater and the introduction of the new engine, so it is powered by 998cc New Style K-series engine of the A-Star. The engine is a little twisted - it now generates a maximum power of 68 hp at 6200 rpm maxiumu with 90 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. This makes the New Style Bharat IV emission ratio to meet more power and torque / weight / weight.

Specifications include K10B engine DOHC (Double Overhead Cam head) crankshaft with offset, resulting in improved volumetric efficiency, increased power and FE, high compression ratio, intake manifolds plastic to reduce weight and lose Suction, Smart distributor less ignition (SDLi) system coils dedicated plug top and injector tip spraying quality. The engine oil in the engine of the new technology K10B need to be changed only after 10,000 kilometers thus reducing operating costs.

The new style is a cable with the new technology of transmission error. The five gear manual synchromesh has now changed cable type cons Rod type, mechanical transmission earlier. This new transmission reduces the effort to pass the new style, by reducing mechanical losses.

It is equipped with a high tech "pine relaxation and shift mechanism to select. This mechanism prevents the sliding friction (or nip) between the parties and provide rolling friction (or contact point). This technology, in turn, facilitates the switching speed, and is a first among all Maruti Suzuki products.

Security Options

Maruti New Style is equipped with numerous active and passive safety features you expect from a car in this series. The top model comes with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), EBD (electronic brake distribution), Driver & front side SRS airbags, 3 three-point safety and rear fog lights. In terms of vehicle safety VXI variant comes with integrated CATS keys I, five doors, central locking and burglar alarm.

New Style is available in the next destination point eight shades:

• Superior White
• Midnight Black
• Silky Silver
• Dusky Brown
• Natural Beige
• Quantum Orange
• Bright Red
• Emerald Blue

Additional Features / Changes in New Maruti Style:

• New Design bumpers front and rear
• New Teardrop Shape Headlamps
• New Covers
• New front grille Mature Looking
• New round fog lamps
• New K-series engine of 998cc A-Star
• New Intrument Cluster
• New gearbox
• A new theme for the seats of the Interior and Dashboard

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Is the Santro Xing, Hyundai's New Product Similar with Kia Picanto?

Hyundai Santro Xing

Overview

Santro is a small, affordable car that has any sense, the Xing is an excellent set of well-equipped car, superior technology, roomy interior and the stamp of reliability. As expected, the facelift Hyundai Santro launched on 1 September 2009, but this is not a major facelift. You need a trained eye to spot the difference.

Here are some additions to New Santro Xing:

• Rear Spoiler
• New design covers to Do
• New color coded grid
• New Structure in Dual Tone Beige & Brown
• Silver Finish Center console & AC Vents
• Rear parcel tray
• All new i10 as the front seats
• Door trim with fabric insert

But we expected more from Hyundai and thought they could attract some or all of the design elements of Kia Picanto. Can they hold the Santro major changes for the 2010 model.

Interior and Design

The flagship style is also followed by the rear diffusers with the very fashionable multifaceted with clear polycarbonate covers, also the LED brake light is placed on the center wing boot. The interior of the Santro Xing is more spacious than it seems, with plenty of head room and legroom. Great seats are comfortable compared to other vehicles in its class and covered with a substance very pleasant instead of vinyl.

Hyundai Santro Xing Interior

In the new design of the Santro has a number of important revisions to the structure of the new bonus point in the Dual Tone Beige & Brown with a touch of bonus money to multiple locations, which adds considerably to the spacious interior and improve the visual appeal of the interior. At the rear parcel tray has been added to provide a useful utility for storing items. The front sport seats add further style and comfort factors.

Hyundai Santro Xing DashBoard

A glove compartment lid on the left, the two cup holders available between two front seats, the availability of a pocket card on a door or drawer plastic storage under each seat offers many places to put different things in.

Engine and suspension

New Santro Xing is still powered by the 1.1 familiar eRLX Epsilon 62 miles 5500rpm engine develops maximum power and 98 Nm at 3000rpm and maximum torque and as a proven fuel economy, durability and energy efficiency.

The coupling of the vehicle is light and the gearshift is positive and very responsive. On flat, horizontal surface of the Santro Xing can go up to 145 kph on the speedometer quite easily even with the air above.

The car is powered by a suspension MacPherson strut front with a torsion beam rear wheels H. The car is equipped with ventilated disc brakes front and drum brakes for rear wheels. Even without anti-lock braking of the car manages to stop smoothly.

Security and Shades

Hyundai has also masterfully designed in several passive safety devices. These include vertical and lateral deformation zones, the positioning of side impact bars in doors and also crosses under the dashboard. The roof, instead of driving down is designed for display.

To add the excitement of the new Santro Xing will be available in 8 exciting colors to choose from:

• Crystal White
• Black Diamond
• Sleek Silver
• Electric Red
• Dark Gray
• Silky Beige
• Berry Red
• Sparkle Blue

Santro has sold around 1.5 million units till date and recently two dual fuel models were added as the Santro went ‘Green’ with its CNG and LPG variants.

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Yamaha Fazer Get Touring Spirit

Yamaha Fazer

Overview

Macho & Muscular are the sort of adjectives that come to your mind and that is exactly what Yamaha had in mind when they were this style. The bike takes its air from the World Series known for Fazer looks great and tremendous power.

Yamaha India has contested the 150cc motorcycle segment with the launch of a new variant of the success of the FZ16 FZ-S.

This time, he arrives with a half-fairing version of Yamaha FZ16, Yamaha Fazer, who was baptized.

Design and Styling

The front is now a color coordinated cover aerodynamics in the wind at bay while the driving position is set for long hours, long distances and comes with special anti-slip skin seat.

My favorite is the all-new headlights that do not win the light of prior rights to the clear vision to remain in line with the Global Yamaha Fazer DNA.

Each part of the Fazer was designed with great attention to detail and careful consideration. This ultimate degree of perfection means the slightest feature has not been neglected. Yamaha does this type of craft.

Everything about this bike is big, wide tires, huge tank, the ranges of beef. Side view seems a well built athlete on the starting line flex its muscles, ready to beat all records. Fazer is an urban-cool motorcycle built for great performance and features simple life, because the very idea of a bike like that.

The counters are on the same Fazer - A Full Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge and other indicators are in an excellent position in the field of vision to stay away. The engine starting signal is an example of innovation.

The Fazer, obtained his DNA from World Series Fazer known for their tour of sport, looks awesome. It has a "look-at-me" appeal to the macho triple design concept that makes a concentrated form with excellent ergonomics.

With its comfortable riding position and seat the driver can enjoy a weekend or head off on a tourism trip. As FZ16 and FZ-S Fazer support the suspension of the Cross Agile Mono run performance and treatment. Unlike the cockpit before and wider tires New Fazer looks exactly like the FZ16 and FZ-S.

Engine

Power 153cc engine is refined much the same. The 153cc, air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC engine generates a maximum power of 14 hp at 7,500 rpm with maximum torque of 14 Nm at 6,000 rpm.

The 153cc engine of this bike is designed for urban travel. The wide tires, low center of gravity and high torque at low revs is a breeze to drive in traffic in the city.

The placement of this model "Muffler amidships towards the middle of the machine gives a good concentration of mass, exhaust efficiency and handling. Fazer has the 140/60-17 "size rear radial tire with an aspect ratio of 60% contributes to better traction and handling stability.

But car lovers as I wanted something more - bigger engine! At least they plonked engine 180cc or 200cc to compete with the likes of Pulsar 180 and recently launched Apache RTR 180.

Shades

New Fazer has been launched in four colors:

• Electric Blue
• Midnight Black
• Lava Red
• Flaming Orange

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Zipcar is More Than a Simple Car Sharing Service

Living in an urban area probably know all about car-sharing service Zipcar. For the rest of the world, Zipcar made its splash in the world by demonstrating its upcoming iPhone application during the speech of this year's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

The demo is impressive not only for many iPhone owners Zipcar customers it generated a wave of curiosity among the geek crowd Zipcar is it and how the technology behind the service works. After some discussion right here on the site of orbit and numerous questions from readers, we decided to have a look behind the curtains Zipcar to learn more about the system, learn the most complex and cooler than you originally thought.

What is Zipcar?

For those not yet familiar with Zipcar is a service of car sharing in over 50 cities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, including (without limitation) of Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Phoenix, Boston, Seattle, Milwaukee, Nashville, Atlanta, London and Toronto. Think of it as a rental service that lets you rent cars of all types per hour. It is for people who do not own a car (either by choice or necessity), but still have a chance for shopping, trips to see relatives, travel or anything else.

For approximately between $ 7 and $ 12 per hour, depending on the car that Zipcar covers gas, insurance, parking and the most miles. All you have to worry about is an annual fee of about $ 75 and show up to take the car for a spin. I've been a Zipcar user (or, if Zipcar keeps us call a "Zipster") for over two years and saved thousands of dollars just on insurance and maintenance alone since 2004, selling my VW Passat. It is also very useful for conveying messages when I travel for work, because I am a car in San Francisco as fast as I could to get home-office rent and no annoying paperwork.

From the perspective client, it works like this: I make a reservation by internet or by phone (of course, I prefer the Internet, either on my computer or mobile site). I can book weeks in advance or right at this very moment, depending on which cars are available. The website will give me the cars that are currently open and where I can find where I live now, there are tons to choose in some quarters of the BMW Mini, Mazda 3S, Volvo S40s, pick - up Toyota trucks and everything else.

After making the reservation, I walk to the car of my choice and my golf Zipcard over a sensor on the windshield. The car unlocks and I get the key, which is attached to the dashboard, and I go away. When I returned the car, I wave my card back and the car locks. The company bills the reservation directly to the card I file.

The technology behind

I spoke to Zipcar CTO Luke Schneider for more information about the inner workings of this system to learn how the car knows the right person that I show up at the right time? Schneider stated that it requires a mix of wireless technologies and the hardware to function. All cars are equipped with a "black box" of species-Zipcar own design that connects three major systems in the car: the ignition, the lock circuit and serial data coming from different sources within the vehicle. The black box also contains a wireless modem that communicates via the GSM network (actually, the GPRS-old, slow cell data protocol that 3G and EDGE dates).

If a reservation is made on the Internet, a packet is sent via GSM to the chosen vehicle and stored in a ring buffer until the driver appears with his or her Zipcard, which is equipped with an RFID chip. The card reader mounted in the windshield reads the RFID signature to authenticate the holder of the card and sends the message to the computer in the car. From there, the computer asks three questions: Am I the right car? Is it the right time? Is this the right driver?

If all answers affirmatively, the car unlocked and the driver gets in. At that time, an immobilizer also so free that the engine can start. Without this verification step, the inflammation can not work, "If someone hits a window and tries to take the car, they can not, because the Mobilizer circuit would not be," Schneider explained. (Good to know.)

When the iPhone app is in

The Demoed at WWDC iPhone app basically combines the mobile version of the website with the Zipcar Zipcard functionality. Not only can users search the neighborhood (or wherever) to find cars, they can read details about the cars, to make reservations, see the maps, and, once a reservation is made, unlocking the car directly from the phone. And for those parking their cars on easy (* cough *), users can even Honk the car away.

The app is still not available, and Schneider could not tell me if we could get our hands on. "Soon!" he urged. "The reality is that the app is in pretty good shape, but there are some things beyond our control the exact release date to be fixed." Translation: the continued stabbing in a holding pattern for Apple approval who knows how long.

But pretend for a moment that the iPhone app and that people can use. "The iPhone is really a surrogate for the Zipcard," Schneider said, explaining that it sends the same signals to the car to unlock the Zipcard would, except the phone. "Depending on where the car is, we leverage two different technologies. A short distance wireless and the other is the GSM network if the Zipcard would." Schneider did not elaborate on the "short-distance wireless" part of the equation as it is apparently proprietary technology, though he summed up the experience as "virtual remote keyless entry" (imagine the keychain remote that comes with most modern cars and sets form in the software that communicates via GSM).

Are there any other smart phones will get no love?

This led us to our next question: why the iPhone, and if other smart phones will get in on the action?

"The iPhone is a natural idea that flowed from what research we had done earlier in the year," Schneider out. "Fifty percent of our members own a smartphone, and half of smartphone users have iPhones. As a consumer brand, it was a clear and logical decision to go with the first iPhone."

He then went on to say that the company is certainly looking for other mobile platforms, but it depends on where the membership is Zipcar. "If what they tell us is that the BlackBerry is the most important, we will listen just as we did before," said Schneider.

Schneider believes that part of the Zipcar philosophy is simple, and the company is constantly working to remove any discontinuities in the experience (such as searching for your Zipcard when you have your phone on you). "It's all about mobile right now," said Schneider. He hinted that many more to come "additional functionality such as location-based services and cloud computing, but refused to give away the goods for the moment. Waiting cloud computing? Schneider reassured me with a cryptic closing message:" The No matter what we do, the members always benefit. "

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Toyota Prius Faces Ban on the Violating Products in US

Paice, a company that develops hybrid electric power train, has filed a classification of patent infringement against Toyota (again), saying it Paice technology used in the hybrid Prius and two other vehicles. Paice should win games for the deaths of some imported vehicles, including possibly the Prius green icon.

According to an article in Sam Eaton of Marketplace, Paice claims new Toyota Prius, Camry hybrid and two Lexus models made by Paice technology. Back in 2005, the company won an action against Toyota for this violation. Toyota claim that up to 4.3 million U.S. dollars the cost - $ 25 for every Prius, Highlander and Lexus RX400h sold using the technology at issue. According to Toyota, again with the same technology and therefore has a chance to fight this claim.

Because Toyota is Toyota, say industry experts to the likely outcome is a rather large fine, and not a ban on imports of vehicles incredibly popular.

Toyota Prius

Here's a little kicker: With the last pic "Paice said the market for hybrid cars will not take off" until Toyota "of his vehicle program with a patented technology Paice nearly a decade earlier renewed." So If a company has a technology that can be a great boon for drivers and the environment, and they sit in a decade, has a competing company that finally something for them and make it a success really need d 'be called repeatedly use? Paice seems a little to blame, not satisfied with intelligent technology.

It's a delicate situation, and we certainly do not want to hybrid vehicles Toyota has banned imports of American show, because another company could not fly to make their own technology.

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Ready to Buy Hybrid Car?

Have you taken your car to the gas station and has recently been shocked by the high price of gasoline? As the pump clicked past $ 20, $ 30, $ 40 or $ 50, maybe you thought about trading in your car for something that gets better km. Or maybe you're afraid that your car is contributing to the greenhouse effect.

The automotive industry has the technology to these problems. This is the hybrid car. There are many hybrid models on the market these days, and most automakers have plans to manufacture their own versions announced.

How does a hybrid car? What's under the hood for your 20 or 30 miles per gallon more than the standard car? And that pollute less just because it gets better fuel consumption? In this article we will help you understand how this technology works, and we even get tips on how you drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency.

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid

Many people have probably owned a hybrid vehicle at some point. For example, a mo-Ped (a motorized pedal bike) is a kind of hybrid because it combines the power of a gasoline engine with the pedal power of its rider. In fact, hybrid vehicles all around us. Most locomotives pulling the trains that we see are diesel-electric hybrids. Cities like Seattle have diesel-electric buses - they can consume electric power from overhead as they run on diesel or away from the son. Giant mining trucks are often diesel-electric hybrids. Submarines are also hybrid vehicles - some with electricity and some are diesel-electric. Any vehicle with two or more sources of power that directly or indirectly provide propulsion power is a hybrid combining. Most hybrid cars on the track now hybrid gas-electric, while the French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen two diesel-electric hybrid cars in the factory. Since gasoline hybrids are the ones you find at your local car dealership, we concentrate in this article.

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