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Description of the new Concept of Fun Vii automaker Toyota
At the motor show in Tokyo, the automaker Toyota has the Toyota Fun Vii (Vehicle Interactive Internet). Through this new concept, Toyota points to a future that would connect people, cars and society. Indeed, this concept allows you to view messages and all information to internal or external source. Thus, according to updated network, programs related to the conduct, control of the car multimedia system and operate continuously. Read the rest of this entry »
Collaboration between Toyota and BMW Group for research on green technologies
A new collaboration between vehicle manufacturers Toyota and BMW Group has been reached. It covers research on green technologies, mainly on the next generation of technology lithium-ion batteries. BMW Group will aim to provide efficient diesel engines of 1.6 l to 2.0 l at Toyota in 2014. Read the rest of this entry »
The automaker Peugeot can rejoice in the success of the RCZ in China. Indeed, this car won three major awards, only three months after its launch in that country. Initially, the website sohu.com (website in the top 10 in attendance, website top 50 Chinese and international websites) attributed the price of the imported car “the coolest of the year.” In a second step, the newspaper, Southern Metropolis Daily (newspaper of the city and the region Canton) has assigned the “price of imported sports car of the year.” Finally, the Top Gear magazine (automotive magazine in Chinese) he was awarded the prize for “best sports car of the year.” What a success!
It seems that even the most prestigious brands are free to pass on their cars manufactured flaws.Before the very same happened to Toyota in a scandalous case, and then went through many brands similar situation.In these recent most Asian firms have been involved, but that freeing the Europeans.
What the hell are we talking about exactly?For the recall operations .The last to join was Porsche as we learned today.Has had to call a massive review of Porsche 911 in North America.No less than 1702 units of the car, in its 2010 and 2011, full of sportsmanship but as we see, that did not stop having problems behind a pretty face.
Apparently the decision would be in vehicles equipped with central nut wheel, as this is prone to wear out before the expected time.If that does happen, the nut can be loosened and there is a risk that the wheel axle out of a dangerous situation for others.
The 911 affected have been invoiced between May 18, 2009 and September 17, 2010, and correspond to the following versions: Porsche 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 GT2, 911 GT2 RS, 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS .
All affected customers can go to a dealership official German company, where your tires and nuts they shall be changed without any cost.
In recent years, the hybrid car alternative has been considered a good option to reduce the effects of the automotive industry generated in the environment .
Therefore, several manufacturers like Hyundai , BMW and many others have adopted a policy within the company, the implementation of this new system that has provided good performances to users but also shares a responsibility for improving the living conditions of the planet.
A hybrid car is one that is driven with electric power assisted by batteries , but alternatively also makes it through a combustion engine that moves a generator.However, this engine also can directly generate the movement of the wheels of the car, even if it is that this is the last option used.
An electronic system is responsible for the driver to determine the type of engine used and the time to do it.