Lexus ES 350, Gentle and Quiet

Edition 2010 Lexus ES 350 is not an aggressive sedan. If you want racing-kebutan who need a car with a shock acceleration like a European sports car, the Lexus ES 350 is not an option. But if you are looking for is the softness, silence, sophistication and comfort, these cars are the right choice.

Test Drive site claims that you can comfortably drink a cup of cappuccino while driving on it without worrying about spilling everywhere. This car is very 'smooth' but still powerful. Six-speed automatic transmission capable of delivering power without a pause as if in every gearshift.

Lexus ES 350 V6 engine carries 3.500cc which can produce 272 horsepower. 100km/jam speed can be obtained from a stop in just 6.8 seconds. Note that's great for bongsor sedan like this.

We stepped on the gas pedal response will be felt immediately. Engine is very smooth because equipped with electro-hydraulic system that can reduce vibration.

Lexus ES 350 interior no less captivating. A wide selection of wood panels that can add an elegant cabin car. For the 2010 model, had the better navigation facilities because it can be enabled with voice commands.

Safety factor is of particular concern. In front there are dual airbags and dual knee airbags. Plus side airbags and curtain airbags in order to protect the head from the hard collision.

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Mercedes-Benz, First Quarter 2010 Sales Dominance

Mercedes-Benz has established itself as a premium brand leaders in Indonesia. Until March 2010 PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia managed to master the retail sales of premium passenger car segment by 68 percent to 847 units.

Total retail sales for the month of March increased 44 percent over the same period last year, which reached 590 units. With the achievement of these sales, the Mercedes-Benz has closed the first quarter of calendar 2010 with honors.

"Last year the Indonesian market a little shaken the global financial crisis, but we actually accomplish with the number of sales in 2009 exceeded the level in previous years. This year we have done a better acceleration, achievement of the first quarter in the year 2010 signifies the increasing consumer confidence that the Mercedes-Benz Indonesia is the best premium brands, "said President Director of PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia Rudi Borgenheimer.

The biggest contributor to sales of Mercedes-Benz during March 2010 ditujukkan by all sedan model line-up, both the C-Class, E-Class, and the New Generation S-Class. C-Class to be introduced into the Indonesian market since July 2007, in the first three months of 2010 led the mid-luxury sedan segment with market share has reached 69.2 percent or 303 units.

In the high-class luxury sedan, Mercedes-Benz came down with New E-Class models higher-tech, full performance, and fuel-efficient rivals far behind. Up to March 2010 New E-Class were able to sell in retail as much as 402 units or 88.2 percent market share, up 106% over the same period of 2009 (195 units).

A very exciting achievement was also demonstrated by the performance of retail sales model S-Class New Generation which came down in the upper segment luxury sedan. In the midst of aggressive competitors, the New Generation S-Class remains unshakable stand out as leaders of large-class luxury sedan with sales up to March 2010 reached 100 units or 69.9 percent market share. In total during the first three months of 2010 the New Generation S-Class sales increase of 92% over the same period the previous year.

Mrecedes successful premium-Benz sedans in Indonesia is not just through their achievements in retail sales. Indonesia Autocar magazine also has recognized the benefits of sedans, Mercedes-Benz by giving Autocar Readers Award in 2010 to C-Class, E-Class and S-Class last week.

"The success of Mercedes-Benz maintained its dominance in the premium sedan segment can not be separated from the advantages provided by our products. CGI technology that we began to introduce Indonesia to the poorer consumers get high appreciation, "said Rudi Borgenheimer.

In addition, the successful Mercedes-Benz to increase during the first quarter 2010 growth is also a role of the prime-Benz Meredes services to their customers in the country. Until now, Mercedes-Benz premium brand that has become the official network of the largest with 19 dealers and workshops spread across Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.

"Mercedes-Benz is committed to always trying to improve the quality of service to all customers in Indonesia. Every year we conduct assessment services and network facilities of global standards that Mercedes-Benz high, "said Rudi Borgenheimer.

She also added, "Trust is provided by our loyal customers for our products and services must be aligned with innovation, imagination, efficiency and quality of our products and services. This is something that we hold firm for this and we will continue to maintain until onwards.

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Toyota duplicate Lexus SUV problems

Toyota Motor Corp(7203.T) confirmed results of a Consumer Reports test revealing a handling problem in a Lexus sport utility vehicle and sales will not resume until it is fixed, the automaker said on Friday.

whether you are a fan of Lexus SUV? and if you find a problem in your car?

Separately, U.S. Congressional investigators sought more information about the review of electronic throttles by the automaker and its consult on the matter as part of a broader review this year of unintended acceleration.

Energy and Commerce Committee lawmakers scheduled a May 6 hearing and asked that Toyota U.S. sales chief Jim Lentz testify. Lentz appeared before the panel in February.

Both developments and news of a voluntary recall in the United States and Canada of 870,000 Sienna mini vans for a cold-weather corrosion risk came ahead of Monday's deadline for Toyota to decide whether to appeal a proposed $16.4 million Transportation Department fine.

U.S. safety regulators alleged earlier this month that Toyota knowingly hid information from regulators and violated regulations by delaying a recall in January for gas pedals that would not spring back as designed.

Toyota has said it had done a poor job of communicating before its recalls, and has taken steps to address the problem.

The latest safety issues come as Toyota is trying to repair its image for quality and reliability in the United States following massive recalls, congressional and regulatory investigations, and a flood of new lawsuits.

Toyota shares fell less than 1 percent on Friday in New York to $79.37.

Toyota halted U.S. sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 luxury SUV on Tuesday and stopped production overall after Consumer Reports warned of a rollover risk and issued a rare warning advising consumers not to buy it.

Road handling tests by the magazine published by Consumers Union found that vehicle's rear end could slide out in a tight turn.

Lexus spokesman Bill Kwong said in a statement that "our engineers in Japan replicated the driving procedure and have duplicated the Consumer Reports result."

Toyota was "evaluating potential remedies" and it was too early to determine the timing of any repairs, Kwong said.

He added that sales will remain suspended until the company is confident the issue is resolved.

David Strickland, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said on Thursday the agency would conduct its own tests on the Lexus used by Consumer Reports and on others of the same model.

Strickland applauded Toyota's handling of the warning on the Lexus SUV, which is a departure from the stiff criticism from regulators and lawmakers over how the company managed recent recalls.

Toyota recalled more than 6 million cars and trucks in the United States across its product line in October 2009 and in January for unintended acceleration linked to the "sticky pedal" problem and for floor mats that can trap the accelerator.

NHTSA engineers are in the midst of another review to address lingering questions about whether there are possible software or other electronic glitches in Toyota throttles and whether they could be behind consumer complaints of unintended acceleration.

U.S. safety investigators have never found any problems with the Toyota throttle systems, but lawmakers, safety advocates and others have questioned whether investigations over the years were thorough enough.

Preliminary work by Toyota engineering consultant Exponent (EXPO.O) showed no problems with the throttles, Toyota has said. The automaker has also said its internal reviews over the years have found that the system is sound.

Congress wants more answers, however.

In a letters on Friday to Toyota's Lentz and Exponent officials, Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Bart Stupak sought contracts, correspondence, reports and analysis related to Exponent's work for Toyota.

Toyota said in a statement it is "more than willing to meet with the committee and discuss" electronic throttle testing and steps to improve quality assurance.

Waxman and Stupak took issue with Toyota's conclusion in March that it had rigorously examined its throttle systems and found no problems.

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Unit 1850 Honda Acura Recall ZDX

Los Angeles-Honda pulled back (recall) 1850 Acura ZDX units produced from this year due to problems at the dashboard materials, Thursday (15 / 4).

Recall this is done to check the dashboard surface materials ZDX potentially reduce the performance of airbags during a crash. Until now, Honda has not yet received reports of accidents involving this issue.

ZSX Acura owners will be notified by mail later this month, but the owner ZDX can also contact the hotline number provided by Honda to get further clarification.

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Peugeot 908 and Audi R10

Last year Audi has dominated in North America in the American Le Mans Series in particular in the P1 class. The team could do with a race car with a diesel engine. The team was so dominant that he won all the races in their class last season. Apart from the fact that the Audi R10 diesel race car that dominated the ALMS, also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

if I myself prefer a peugeot 908, how about you?

The dominance of the Audi on the track is about to be challenged by Peugeot. The latter, there was a diesel Peugeot 908 HDI to test in Sebring. These tests will give fans a look at what Peugeot Audi has in store for next season.

Last year, when tested for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Peugeot diesel car was faster than the Audi R10. But during the grueling endurance race, Audi has proved to be the best. It also came to the composers are undoubted pace in the American Le Mans Series.

Paddock Talk Zach Wenzel said that Audi used its dominant position in the last years 24 Hours of Le Mans as a standard for this year’s campaign. During the race, although the Peugeot has to be faster in the examination of the Audi R10 diesel cars beat the other ten rounds. This humiliating defeat could a fire under the French team have motor claims.

Wenzel said that the development of the 908 and its test is carried out in Sebring, to see how the R10 compared. “Even if Peugeot are not competing with Audi at Sebring, the main objective of the team 908 by Serge Saulnier’s done, a reference point on the pace of the R10 for the coming season, so winning that they can play a major battle to Wolfgang Ullrich and Audi in North America, “said Wenzel.

Both vehicles are operated with diesel fuel much in the promotion of diesel engines. In the U.S., where diesel engines could have been avoided, as Audi dominated in the American Le Mans Series with a diesel car equipped Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old car buff, that’s up in the Windy City has grown. It is the independence for a car magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his workshop.

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Atenção nas Curvas Fechadas

Curvas Fechadas

Existem muitos modos de se fazer uma curva fechada. Vamos explicar dois deles. Ambos têm seu prós e contras.

1. Imagine um ponto no meio da curva. Trace uma reta que vai de onde você está até este ponto e outra que vai do ponto para a saída da curva. É assim que você vai fazê-la. Como ? Simples: Não reduza a velocidade; freie pouco antes do ponto determinado, travando a roda traseira e derrapando a moto de forma que ela se alinhe à outra reta. Pronto, a curva está feita. Enquanto você derrapa, reduza a marcha para já sair forte da curva. A desvantagem desta curva é que você sai um pouco mais lento mas, em compensação, você freou depois do seu adversário e não precisou fazer uma "tomada" de curva, só precisou de um ponto.

2. Você irá reduzir um pouco antes da curva e, ao entrar nela, deslocar seu centro de gravidade para frente (sentando quase em cima do tanque), jogar a perna que estiver do lado de dentro da curva para frente, em direção à roda dianteira (não é para pôr o pé no chão, é para aumentar o peso na roda da frente) e calçar o máximo que puder o outro pé na pedaleira. Isso fará com que você aumente o peso na roda dianteira evitando que ela escorregue e manterá seu equilíbrio quando a roda traseira derrapar. Num ponto da curva (você vai ter que descobrir o seu ponto) você começa a acelerar forte. A moto deve escorregar um pouco. Quando alinhar a moto na reta, você já deve estar voltando para a posição em pé, jogando seu peso na roda de trás para dar mais tração à roda traseira. A vantagem é de você sair forte da curva. Com prática, você deve conseguir fazer mais rápido do que a outra, mas você precisa de espaço para isso. Se estiver no corpo-a-corpo e seu adversário souber fazer a outra curva, é provável que você fique para trás.

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Toyota Vios had been present

Jakarta - The presence of TRD Toyota Vios Vios be a starting point which is identical with the rise of low-cost sedan. TRD Vios are now theme grade Made To Impress Others, proving the Vios to be created for cars praised by people who saw it.

Vios Vios is still carrying the engine was still carrying the series 1NZ-FE engine, 1497 cc four cylinder 16 valve DOHC with VVT-i. Vios is able to achieve maximum power 109 hp at 6000 rpm and maximum torque 14.5 kgm at 4200 rpm. Significant changes occurred in the exterior and interior of the car that first appeared in 2003.

The new Vios sedan concept saloon offers the ultimate in luxury, comfort and safety. just look at the package changes made on the exterior side of such a new grille, new alloy wheel design is also more elegant rear lights and chrome license plate numbers that decorate the place. On the interior, a new pattern which is used fabric seat cover is also building a luxurious impression. Beige interior was warm and soft. Leather wrapped steering wheel also memberik softer impression.

From the side of safety, a lot of features that predicate 'first class', as revealed Marketing Communications Manager of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) Ahmad Rizal. Among the smart entry, smart start-stop, headlamp HID (High Intensity Discharge), which provides optimum illumination during the night journey and electronic throttle control system that set the throttle as efficiently as possible. There's also a back sonar technologies that are not owned competitors.

Meanwhile, the Vios TRD Sportivo, which uses the base Vios GA / T is now more sporty with an additional aero spoiler kit such as front and rear bumpers and side skirts. Plus a new audio system that is more sophisticated. However, the suspension system has not changed. This is to maintain a level of comfort Vios. Especially for those who want to replace the suspension of the TRD, TAM provide it separately. Vios TRD Sportivo continued its success and Fortuner TRD Yaris TRD. It is not possible all Toyota models will be equipped with TRD variant.

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Mazda Recall Issued On 90000th compacts In Asia

It appears it isn’t just Toyota and Lexus getting all the bad press. Mazda too has come under fire following the announcement that it will recall more than 90,000 compact cars, mostly in Japan and China.
if you are one of Mazda car owners?

The recall affects customers of the Mazda3 compact sedan and hatchback, currently the company’s most popular model, and includes those vehicles that were produced from January 2006 to March 2009.

The issue is in regards to an oil hose being placed too close to a radiator shroud panel, which because of friction when travelling on bumpy roads can cause the hose to leak.

"The company has received two cases of complaints due to the problem, both in China," a company spokesman revealed to the AFP. "No accident because of it has been reported."

Mazda is yet to confirm if the recall on its Mazda3 will lead to other markets, including the U.S. Stay tuned for an update.

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The Corsa changes its name, now called Classic

In addition to changing its appearance, the new range of Chevrolet Corsa also renewed his name in Argentina: Classic will be called, a name that already has in Brazil a few years ago.

The car will be presented April 20 in Buenos Aires, where the changes will be made official: a new optical group, bumpers, grille, hood, trunk and door moldings. Inside the changes are minimal with some new details such as gear changes.

So far there have only known images of the four-door version of Brazil (photo), but in Argentina the whole family is amended, or the hatchback and the family will also receive the changes.

The units will be produced at the plant in Rosario, Santa Fe, and is expected to keep the 1.4-liter gasoline engine 92 hp using the current range and Agile

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offering price of the Moselle in France has manufacturing facilities nano Europe

It seems Tata Nano will set the world record of a car which is there in the media spotlight the maximum number of times. Even though, Tata Motors has confirmed that Nano Europa is slated to hit the European shores by 2011, it has not announced whether the car would be locally manufactured or imported. Of late, a PTI has reported that the province of Moselle in France has indicated that it could lay a red carpet for the Indian automaker to make Nano Europa in their region.wow this is amazing

"Tata Motors should take a look at the Moselle province for establishing manufacturing and logistics units for Nano cars," Moselle Development Agency director General M David Malingrey told PTI on the sidelines of the JEC Composites Show. He also told PTI that the province also has lucrative business openings for major auto component makers as it is home to German firm Daimler's manufacturing unit for its popular urban two-seater small car 'Smart'.

It may be recalled that while unveiling the European version of Nano- christened as Nano Europa-at the 79th Geneva Auto Show, Tata Motors’ Ratan Tata (chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors) has said that the aforesaid car will be hitting the European market by 2011. However, the European version of what has been dubbed the people's car would be different from the one to be sold in India because it would have to meet different safety and emissions standards, Ratan Tata told reporters at the auto show. Sources on condition of anonymity have revealed that the Indian company will sell the Nano in Europe for 5,000 euros (US$6,316). It is widely believed that once Nano Europa gets launched, Tata Motors would leverage on the humungous distribution network of Italian auto giant, Fiat S.p.A.

With a length of 3.29 metres and width of 1.58 metres, the Tata Nano Europa continues to be stylishly petite but surprises with its spacious interior and generous leg space. The slightly longer wheelbase of 2.28 metres combines excellent space and manoeuvrability, further improving on the benchmark standard set by the Tata Nano. The enhanced spaciousness is complemented by redesigned interiors, marked by smooth curves and a high tech yet gentle feel.

To meet the driving needs of its target customers, the Tata Nano Europa will be powered by a 3-cylinder sporty all-aluminum MPFI engine matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and electric power steering. The gasoline engine will be class-leading, providing high fuel efficiency and low CO2 emission of less than 100 gm / km meeting the twin goals of being environmentally friendly and stylish – just like the Tata Nano.

The Tata Nano Europa meets all safety regulations. In addition to the all sheet-metal body, its energy absorbing design, use of advanced restraint systems, ABS, ESP and Air Bags will enhance passenger safety.

Just like the Tata Nano, the Tata Nano Europa incorporates exterior compactness with interior comfort and seeks to provide motorists the pleasure and utility of personal mobility combined with affordability and environment-friendliness, in a world where smaller, fuel-efficient cars are emerging as a preferred choice

Read more: Moselle in France pitches to offer manufacturing facilities to Nano Europa - WheelsUnplugged Automobile Industry News
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Como prolongar a vida da bateria

Como prolongar a vida da bateria

Seu carro tira você do sério cada vez que você quer dar a partida? Você nota que as luzes perderam potência? Alguns dispositivos eletrônicos parecem ter enlouquecido? Quando isso acontece, é provável que haja um problema no sistema elétrico. Antes de procurar um eletricista, examine os contatos de metal da bateria. Se você notar que os bornes e os terminais dos cabos têm uma espécie de incrustação, talvez baste uma boa limpeza para seu carro voltar a funcionar bem. Siga estes passos.

Você precisa de

Luvas de borracha Roupa de trabalho (ou avental para proteger a sua roupa) Óculos de proteção Pinças ou chaves Água quente Escova de aço

Passos

1 Calce as luvas, proteja os olhos e coloque a roupa apropriada.

2 Levante o capô do carro, localize a bateria e retire, caso haja, os protetores de borracha que cobrem os bornes e conectores.

3 Com uma chave apropriada, desconecte os bornes da bateria.

4 Com a escova de aço e bastante água quente, remova as incrustações dos bornes até deixá-los com aspecto de metal brilhante.

5 Faça o mesmo com os conectores da bateria e com os cabos.

6 Seque bem todas as partes.

7 Para evitar que este problema aconteça de novo, aplique nos bornes e terminais algum tipo de graxa ou vaselina.

8 Você pode realizar este procedimento em todos os conectores da instalação elétrica do veículo. É importante mantê-los limpos para que a corrente elétrica passe perfeitamente.

Importante

• Não deixe de usar luvas de borracha, óculos de proteção e roupa adequada para manipular todos os elementos da bateria.
• Ao desconectar a bateria, pode ser que algumas funções do carro, como, o relógio, se desajustem. Ao fim do trabalho, acerte o que tiver se desconfigurado.
  

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Funcionamento de um motor a diesel

Funcionamento de um motor a diesel

Quando, em 1885, o engenheiro alemão Daimler construiu o primeiro motor de combustão interna capaz de mover um veículo com razoáveis condições de segurança e economia, começou uma corrida em busca de aperfeiçoamentos, que dura até hoje.

Em 1894, outro engenheiro alemão, Rudolf Diesel, houve por bem simplificar o princípio de funcionamento do motor a explosão. Nasceu assim o motor diesel, que iliminou a necessidade de um circuito elétrico relativamente complicado para iniciar a combustão da gasolina. Nesse tipo de engenho, o combustível - o óleo diesel - queima por ação do calor que se liberta quando o ar é altamente comprimido.

O novo motor, dotado de uma eficiência térmica muito mais elevada que a dos motores a gasolina, logo encontrou emprego em instalações industriais e na produção de veículos pesados, como locomotivas, grandes caminhões e navios.

O rendimento, o tempo de vida útil, a segurança de funcionamento e o baixo custo de manutenção são algumas das características que fazem do motor diesel o preferido nesse tipo de aplicação.

Ciclo de um motor diesel

A. No primeiro estágio do ciclo de combustão, chamado indução, o ar é aspirado para o interior do cilindro, penetrando nele através da válvula de entrada.

B. Durante o segundo estágio, a compressão, o pistão sobe e comprime o ar dentro do cilindro, em proporção muito mais elevada do que num motor a gasolina comum.

C. Na ignição, o combustível é injetado no ar comprimido a alta temperatura, entrando em combustão espontânea e forçando o movimento do pistão para baixo.

D. No último estágio, denominado exaustão, os gases que se formaram na fase anterior são expelidos do interior do cilindro pelo movimento ascendente do pistão.

No motor diesel a descida do pistão não aspira mistura combustível; somente ar puro entra no cilindro. E, quando o pistão se desloca para cima, apenas esse ar sofre compressão. A compressão interna no cilindro atinge um grau muito mais elevado que nos motores a gasolina - suas taxas de compressão vão de 14:1 a 25:1. Em conseqüência, a temperatura do ar comprimido eleva-se consideravelmente, chegando a ultrapassar os 700º. À medida que o pistão se aproxima do limite máximo de seu curso, um fino jato de combustível é impulsionado para o interior do cilindro. Devido à alta compressão, o ar fica tão quente que, ao receber o combustível, faz este entrar em combustão espontânea, dispensando a presença da vela de ignição (ou ignição eletrônica).

Como no motor diesel o volume de ar aspirado para o interior do cilindro é sempre o mesmo, a velocidade da máquina é controlada apenas pela quantidade de combustível fornecida pelo injetor.

O motor diesel permite adaptações para funcionar com praticamente qualquer tipo de combustível, desde os óleos vegetais, até o gás natural e a gasolina de alta octanagem; porém, o mais comum e adequado é o óleo diesel destilado do óleo mineral cru. O óleo diesel é mais volátil que a gasolina e seu ponto de combustão situa-se aproximadamente a 75ºC.

Fonte: br.geocities.com

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Frenagem

Dicas, Nesta sessão você encontra diversas dicas sobre trilhas, enduros, pilotagem, equipamentos e motos.

Frenagem

Todo mundo sabe acelerar, mas poucos sabem frear. Pra quem não sabe, o principal responsável por parar a moto é o freio dianteiro, não o traseiro.

Em linha reta e em alta velocidade, a melhor maneira de diminuir a velocidade rapidamente é se mantendo em pé na moto, com o corpo inclinado para trás. O uso do freio dianteiro deve ser progressivo, ou seja, você deve começar a pressioná-lo levemente e ir apertando aos poucos. Nunca fique dando "trancos" no freio, não ajuda em nada. O freio traseiro deve ser usado levemente, para ajudar na desaceleração.

Numa entrada de curva, o freio traseiro será travado para provocar uma derrapagem.

Outra dica importante é observar o terreno sobre o qual vc freia, isso pra se ter uma idéia do quanto vc pode frear sem cair e do quanto utilizar de cada freio. Em descidas com o chão cheio de pedras,por exemplo, use mais o freio traseiro, frear a dianteira é tombo certo.

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