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Officially World premiere for all-new Kia Sportage at Geneva Motor Show 2010

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:12:01 +0000

The all-new Kia Sportage will show a dramatic shift in design direction when it makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, 2010.

Embodying Kia’s new visual dynamism, all-new Sportage is a fresh, bold, athletic and sporty design that blends the key features of an SUV – the commanding driving position, heightened sense of security and raised ground clearance – in a sleek and urban-friendly design.

Longer, lower and wider than the previous generation model, all-new Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with improved ride quality thanks to a longer wheelbase.

Michael Cole, Managing Director of Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., said: “Sportage was the car that really made the breakthrough for Kia in Europe and the all-new version will make people sit up and take notice just as the original did. I am convinced it will begin a remarkable new chapter in the Kia story.”

The all-new Sportage comes to the UK later this year, with a range of highly competitive diesel and petrol engines.

The world premiere of the all-new Sportage will take place at 08.45 on 2 March, 2010 on the Kia Stand (No 6441) in Hall 6 at the Geneva International Motor Show.

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Japan Transport Ministry orders Toyota to Investigate 14 Complaints Over Prius Brakes

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:26:05 +0000

The Japanese government said Wednesday that it has ordered Toyota to investigate a possible defect in its new Prius hybrid model after receiving 14 reports of brake trouble, another blow for an automaker already embroiled in its biggest-ever recall.

Drivers complained that the brakes on Toyota’s newest Prius momentarily stopped working at low speeds, especially on slippery surfaces, said Kenji Sato, a Transport Ministry official in charge of recall policy.

In one incident in July 2009, a new Prius crashed head on into another vehicle at an intersection, hurting two people in that car. Ten of the 14 complaints about the new Prius, which went on sale in Japan in May, came in January.

A Toyota spokesman, Takanori Yokoi, said dealers in North America and Japan had received “several tens” of reports from customers who said their Priuses had “braked insufficiently” on bumpy or frozen roads.

The automaker is still investigating and is not in a position to release more details, including whether a recall will be necessary, Mr. Yokoi said.

The Prius is the best-selling car in Japan, and the popularity of the Prius had been a bright spot in a global auto industry still reeling from the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler.

The possible fault with the Prius’s brakes follows a widening recall involving 4.5 million cars by Toyota, the world’s No. 1 automaker, over gas pedals that could become stuck while driving.

source : nytimes

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Teaser All New Yamaha Mio 125 in Thailand

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:25:51 +0000

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Countdown to All New Nissan Patrol Launching in UAE

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:03:21 +0000

Nissan Will unveil All New Patrol High-End SUV at Firtsly UAE because UAE have huge of Selling.Try to visit http://www.welcomethehero.com

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Zhengzhou Nissan toPorduce 2010 X-trail and 2010 Qashqai

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:03:33 +0000

Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd., one of the two Chinese joint ventures of Nissan Motor
Co., Ltd. will produce X-trail and Qashqai, two SUV models, for its sister company Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company.

A top executive of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL) has not denied the story, only saying that the plan is currently under feasibility study and will be released in the summer of 2010, when the new plant of Zhengzhou Nissan starts production.

This year, besides NV200, a new car model that is going to be rolled out, Zhengzhou Nissan will acquire the sales right of another imported car model from Nissan. By far, Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has held talks with some major dealers for the sale.

Currently, Zhengzhou Nissan is selling SUV Paladin, pick-up trucks, minivans, and light-duty truck Cabstar. After the launch of NV200, the company plans to divide its sales network according to target customers.

Zhengzhou Nissan’s plan is to boost the number of its sales outlets from 170 to 200 around China. Last year, the company sold 56,600 vehicles, rising 20% from a year earlier.

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Spyshot Toyota Vios minorchange 2010 in Thailand

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Ofiicially Mazda Atenza / 6 minorchange unveiled in Japna

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:47:18 +0000

Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Atenza (known overseas as the Mazda6) for the Japanese market. Available in three body styles — Sedan, Sport (five-door hatchback) and Sport Wagon — Mazda’s globally acclaimed mid-size car has been refined and evolved, and it goes on sale today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.

The Mazda Atenza has attracted a wide range of customers with its sporty styling and exceptional driving performance. The enhancements for the freshened Mazda Atenza are based on the Zoom-Zoom evolution development concept, and include improvements to its environmental and safety attributes, driving performance, interior and exterior design, and quality levels.

The 2.0-liter engine Atenza models, available in both the Sedan and Sport Wagon body types, have been updated with Mazda’s direct injection MZR 2.0L DISI*1 gasoline engine. This engine provides plenty of power as well as outstanding fuel economy that exceeds Japan’s “2010 fuel economy standard plus 15%.” All grades equipped with a 2.0-liter engine qualify for Japan’s eco-car incentive program and are subject to 50 percent less tax under the government’s eco-car tax reduction program. Additionally, the entire Atenza range, including front-wheel drive (FWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) grades, qualify as Super-Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SU-LEV) by achieving exhaust emissions that are at least 75 percent lower than the levels set in the Japanese Government’s 2005 exhaust emissions standard.

Improvements to driving performance include updated power steering and suspension settings that have resulted in better handling and straight-line stability at high speeds. With newly optimized front and rear suspension, the freshened Atenza also realizes a stable, more premium quality ride and enhanced comfort.

The exterior of the facelifted Atenza adopts the new Mazda family face with a five-point front grille and other spirited design elements that enhance its sportiness. Both the 17-inch and 18-inch aluminum wheels have new designs, and the range of eight exterior body colors has been augmented with new tints. The brand new colors are Clear Water Blue Metallic and Midnight Bronze Mica, which expresses a premium identity.

Inside, the center panel stack has a smooth, glossy, piano-black finish. Beautiful and tactile chrome plating adorns the climate control and audio dials, and other parts. This color combination in the interior conveys a refined and high quality atmosphere.

The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including sales taxes) range from 2,100,000 to 2,500,000 yen for the Sedan body type, 2,450,000 to 2,750,000 yen for the Sport model, and 2,250,000 to 2,750,000 yen for the Sport Wagon model. The target sales volume is 800 units per month.

*1 Direct Injection Spark Ignition

Main features of the facelifted Mazda Atenza
1. Design: emphasized sportiness and premium identity

The Mazda Atenza’s design concept is “bold & exquisite.” The updated model carries over the solid front face of its predecessor, and retains the beauty, strength and tension conveyed through its simple contours. With enhancements for a stronger expression of dynamism and sportiness, the latest facelifted Atenza expresses a more premium identity.

Exterior

* The front fascia features the five-point grille that has become a shared design element of all Mazda products. Strong lines that flow from the grille to the A-pillars, and contours that extend from the bottom of the lower grille horizontally along the foglight bezels, highlight the five-point grille and express sinuous dynamism and stability.
* The Sport and Sport Wagon models have a larger brand symbol on their fascia, creating a bolder presence. Additionally, wing-shape moldings the same color as the vehicle body extend sideways from the brand symbol for an added sense of dynamism. The Sedan features a mesh grille and chrome plated decorations, which convey refinement and sportiness.
* The 25EX and 25Z model grades feature newly designed bi-xenon headlights. The position lights are aligned with the headlights to produce a sharp wing shape that, combined with chrome-plated inner bezels, produces a look of exquisiteness and expansiveness.
* The design of the discharge headlights on the 25S and 20S grades, and the halogen lights on the 25C and 20C grades, has been carried over from the pre-facelift Atenza, but with added chrome plating for a more premium identity.
* The part of the rear combination light that curves toward the side of the body has a chrome-plated wing motif. This change gives the rear a stronger impression of width and superior quality. The rear lights’ wing motifs are extended on the Sport Wagon to suit its long body shape.
* The Sport and Sport Wagon rear lights have clear inner covers and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The Sedan has red inner covers and conventional bulbs.
* Both the 17- and 18-inch aluminum wheels have new designs. The 17-inch wheels have an intricate form with each spoke twisted relative to the wheel center for a look of sporty, high-quality refinement. The 18-inch wheels have bold, strong-looking spokes that communicate dynamism and high-performance.
* There are eight exterior body colors. Two colors (Clear Water Blue Metallic and Midnight Bronze Mica) are brand new. Two other colors (Graphite Mica and Black Mica) are new to the Mazda Atenza.

Mazda Atenza Sport Wagon 25EX (FWD model with MZR 2.5L engine and five-speed automatic transmission)
Mazda Atenza Sport Wagon 25EX
(FWD model with MZR 2.5L engine and five-speed automatic transmission)
Interior

* In order to enhance the premium feel, a smooth, glossy, piano-black finish has been applied to the center panel, audio and air conditioner panel surrounds. For a consistent interior design, the shift gate and steering wheel spokes also feature the same piano-black finish.
* Visually appealing and tactile chrome garnish is newly used on parts such as the climate control and audio dials, shift knob and inner door handles. The piano black and chrome combination renders a refined and high-quality interior environment.
* Bold black leather seats and decoration panels with a sporty and refined silver-hairline finish come as standard equipment on the 25EX model grade. To enhance the premium flavor of the 25EX even further, brown leather seats are also available as a factory-installed option for the first time.
* The 25Z grade comes with black, half-leather seats and decoration panels with a silver-hairline finish. The 25S and 20S grades have well-crafted black, flat-woven fabric upholstery with a contemporary pattern of flowing lines. The 25C and 20C grades have the same black, flat-woven seats with matte-silver decorative panels.

2. Driving performance: A fine balance of comfort and driving pleasure which enhances the driver’s sense of oneness with the car

* The engine lineup provides powerful driving performance as well as excellent fuel efficiency. Options include the direct injection MZR 2.0L DISI* and the responsive MZR 2.5L gasoline engines. To further improve the Atenza’s green credentials and affordability, both engines run on regular gasoline.
* The five- and six-speed electronically-controlled automatic (Activematic) transmissions also feature Active Adaptive Shift (AAS). This allows the optimal gear to be selected depending on driving circumstances, enabling a linear and lively ride.
* The 4WD model grades feature Mazda’s Active Torque Control Coupling 4WD System, which uses electronic control to optimally distribute torque between the front and rear axles depending on driving conditions and the road surface.
* Newly tuned power-steering assist characteristics and optimized suspension settings increase steering torque at highway speeds, giving more feedback and reassuring handling. In addition, by making the vehicle respond more gently to driver inputs, the vehicle’s straight line stability is enhanced, so drivers can enjoy a more comfortable ride with greater confidence.
* Finely tuned front and rear suspension and damping force settings realize a gentler, more comfortable ride. Even on coarse road surfaces, the ride is stable and smooth.
* Under the body, the freshened Atenza features new plate-type deflectors in addition to the horseshoe shape front tire deflectors that have proved so effective on the current model. Larger rear tire deflectors contribute to the outstanding aerodynamics.

3. Environmental and safety performance: Refined ride quality, evolved environmental and safety performance

* The Sedan and Sport Wagon models with the 2.0-liter engine qualify for Japan’s eco-car tax reduction (50 percent) and incentive programs.
* All model grades, including the 4WD grades for the first time, qualify as Super-Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SU-LEV) by achieving exhaust emissions at least 75 percent lower than Japan’s 2005 standards.
* All grades come with Mazda’s single-nanocatalyst technology, which provides superb exhaust purification performance while reducing the amount of precious metals needed by over 70 percent.
* A new eco-drive support function (eco-lamp) clearly indicates when the car is running in a fuel-efficient manner, thereby encouraging a more eco-friendly driving style in a fun way. (Fitted on all grades except the 25Z with six-speed manual transmission).
* Mazda’s adaptive front lighting system (AFS) with bi-xenon headlights is a newly adopted safety feature. The headlights automatically swivel to follow the road ahead and improve nighttime visibility (standard equipment on the 25EX and 25Z).
* The FWD Sedan models have an upright seatbelt buckle in the rear center seat that is much easier to use.
* Front Active Headrests are fitted as standard equipment to mitigate neck injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.
* The updated Atenza grade with manual transmission features Mazda’s Hill Launch Assist (HLA) for the first time. It supports smooth starts when the vehicle is on a slope by preventing it from rolling backwards.
* During emergency braking at speeds above 50 kilometers per hour, the Emergency Signal System (ESS) rapidly flashes the hazard warning lights to alert following drivers. ESS is standard equipment on all model grades.
* Parking sensors to aid safe driving in narrow spaces are standard equipment on the 25EX and 25Z.
* At speeds over 60 kilometers per hour, the Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) system detects vehicles approaching from behind and alerts the driver. (Available on the 25EX and FWD automatic 25Z grade as a factory-installed option.)
* Mazda’s Pre-crash Safety System detects oncoming obstacles, alerts the driver and, if necessary, automatically applies the brakes and pre-tensions the seatbelts to reduce the risk of injury. The Radar Cruise Control System uses a radar sensor to measure the speed and distance of the vehicle in front and automatically controls acceleration and deceleration to maintain a preset distance. Both systems are available as a factory-installed set option on the 25EX grade and the 25Z grade with automatic transmission.

4. Equipment and functionality: An improved human-machine interface enhances the sense of oneness between car and driver

* To make the steering-wheel controls easier to use, the Cross Functional-Network (CF-Net) has been simplified so that there is only one switch or button for each function.
* To minimize driver eye movement away from the road, the exterior temperature and information from the audio system, climate control and trip computer are displayed together on a central display at the top of the instrument panel. The numbering on the odometer/tripmeter has also been enlarged to improve legibility.
* The 40GB HDD satellite navigation system with a 7-inch display now also includes a terrestrial digital television receiver. Four tuners and four antennas enable stable reception of 12 seg and 1 seg terrestrial digital broadcasts. It includes a Bluetooth® hands-free system that can be controlled by voice commands or switches embedded in the steering wheel. It is compatible with Mazda’s G-BOOK Alpha system (available as factory-installed set option on all models).
* A fully automatic climate control system with a pollen filter is equipped in all model grades. Temperature can be independently adjusted from the driver seat and front passenger seat.
* A Bose® sound system with eight speakers was exclusively developed for the Atenza. It delivers clear and dynamic sound to all occupants in the cabin. It is equipped with Bose’s original driving noise compensation system, AudioPilotTM. (Available for all grades except the 20C and 20S as a factory-installed set option.)
* A push-button ignition system, where the driver can start and stop the engine without having to insert a key, is available with Mazda’s advanced keyless entry system for all model grades except the 20C. (Standard equipment on the 25EX and 25Z. Available as a factory-installed set option on the 20S, 25C and 25S.)

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Officially Peugeot 408 (308 sedan) will unveil in beijing china

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:09:33 +0000

A decisive step in the Lion’s offensive on the world’s foremost automobile market. Presented today, as a world premier on the Chinese market, to around 300 Chinese journalists and more than 700 network representatives by Jean-Marc Gales the Marque’s Managing Director, the new Peugeot 408 marks a further step in the Marque’s offensive on the world’s foremost automobile market.

Despite being present on the Chinese market for 5 years only, the Peugeot Marque sold over 410 000 vehicles in 2009. This corresponds to a 44% sales increase compared with its 2008 performance.

Following its fine performance in the M1 segment with the success of the 307 saloon and the 307 notch-back, of which 3,522,800 have been produced worldwide, Peugeot is now quite legitimately embarking on a Chinese market offensive with its new 408 DF Peugeot.

This new prestigious notchback tailored for the Chinese market will serve to reinforce Dong Feng Peugeot’s product offer on the M1 segment that accounts for over 45 % of the total market.

In this manner, the new Peugeot DF 408 should enable the Lion Marque to increase its sales volumes by over 30% in 2010, compared with 2009, and thereby to grow at twice the forecast pace of the market.

This half-height architecture notch-back saloon has been designed and developed jointly by Peugeot’s Styling teams in Europe and China and meets three objectives: embody the Marque’s modernity, guarantee maximum safety and offer unrivalled interior space.

The 408 name follows the Lion Marque’s traditional naming logic. The figure 4 refers to the size of the car (4.68 m) and its positioning in the medium-luxury family saloon segment. The 0 in the middle signifies that it belongs to the Peugeot Marque, while the 8 expresses the vehicle generation.

With this name, the 408 naturally falls into place within the current Peugeot range and becomes the forerunner of the 8 series, the latest generation vehicles to be launched on the Chinese market.

The Dong Feng Peugeot 408 is the fruit of work by the joint venture set up between PSA Peugeot Citroën and the Chinese group DFM. The car is being produced at the Wuhan plant in Hubei province in China. It is positioned to become one of the market’s benchmark vehicles with a full-year sales target of 100,000 units

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Spyshot 2010 Mazda 6 / Atenza from Japan

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:09:52 +0000

I found this picture from autoscoops forum that it was scanned from mazda atenza catalogue issue .

The Different point of view of The Mazda 6 / Atenza minorchange :

-New Front bumper has smiley say cheese.

-New Grille Chrome.

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Just Wow! 2010 Nissan March / Micra K13 1.2 litre + CVT so good performance

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:18:42 +0000

Next Generation Nissan March/Micra K13 has 1.2 litre engine with Next Gen XtroniCVT is so good accelerator to catch up like 1.5 litre.It’s not slowly thay you think.

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