BMW Racing Back in DTM
Auto Sports July 19th, 2011
Mercedes-Benz and Audi which enliven the touring car races in Germany, or popularly called Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), will receive a new competitor, the BMW, which re-entered the circuit in 2012 after the last participating in 1994. The official announcement was made yesterday (16 / 7) and will rely kupe BMW M3.
When introduced, kupe M3 berkelir berbodi black carbon fiber with a good aerodynamic package, performance implies a stern look. This racing car will be on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show next September.
Kupe M3 is equipped with a V8 engine which has a maximum power of 480 HP, according to DTM racing regulations. “The return of BMW to the DTM is not something that preamble, but up by the roots,” said board member, Dr. Klaus Daeger. According to Klaus, BMW will face a major competitor in the premium class and we have enjoyed great success in the past.
Meanwhile, BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen said that the entire team at BMW Motorsport to run this project with tremendous commitment. “We started making technical preparations and develop high-performance parameters to perform at the DTM. It is a positive decision from the board of management of BMW that we get the green light to develop it.”
About how many cars will be included in the race, BMW has not provided information.
Paris Hilton with Lexus LFA
Auto People July 19th, 2011
American socialite and actress Paris Whitney Hilton “caught” photographer’s camera was driving a white Lexus LFA on the highway in Malibu, Los Angeles, California, last weekend. Lo, rather than owned Lexus LFA berkelir yellow. A gift from her lover Cy Waits (35) as a birthday gift to the 30th February.
Indeed, Cy, entertainment entrepreneurs who among them have a night club and Hotel Wynn Las Vegas to Paris was shocked when he presented the sportcar worth 375,000 U.S. dollars (Rp3, 19 billion) it.
Not mentioned, whether it’s white Lexus LFA both cars. Perhaps, Lexus yellow color has been changed by the daughter of Richard Hilton and socialite couples to white Kathy associated with Cy. That said, their romance broke up.
When driving a Lexus, Paris seemed to match her clothes with his journey, in the form berkelir white summer dress, white high heel shoes and glasses with a white frame.
New VW Polo Launched in IIMs
Auto News July 19th, 2011
VW Indonesia launched the All New VW Polo at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2011, which opened this July 22. Volkswagen hatchback will be one of the mainstays of PT Garuda Mataram Motor, agents holders VW brand in Indonesia.
“Polo on sale and orders can be done but still pivot. Price fix it later, but below Rp300 million,” said Andrew Nasuri, Chief Executive Officer of GMM in Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta, today (19 / 7).
In addition to the latest Polo, GMM also displays several models including the flagship New Touran newly launched, TSI Golf, Scirocco and Caravelle. “Our sales target at the IIMs this year could double from a year ago, around 200an units,” added National Sales Manager of GMM, Jonas Cendana.
Along with the launch of the new Touran, GMM also introduced one of the dealers PT Wolfsburg Auto Indonesia in Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta as the VW marketing network with a new concept according to Corporate Identity and Corporate Design (CI / CD). The dealer is equipped with a minimalist lounge equipped with internet facilities in the air (WiFi) with Rp 3 billion investment fund.
“The total amount of marketing we have 16 in Indonesia and updates done gradually,” lid Jonas.
Volvo Develops Electric Car with a Mileage 1,000 km
Auto News July 19th, 2011
Volvo makes a new step with the electric car development project “Range Extender” that is able to travel a distance of 1,000 km. This project conducted a Swedish car company is due to the limitations of electric cars currently exists on the ability of home range. Range Extender is an electric car equipped with gasoline engines (motor fuel).
According to Volvo, the project received support from the Swedish Energy Agency and the European Union. For this, Volvo developed the concept of three combinations of technology and expected to be piloted in the first quarter of 2012.
“This shows that we become more focused in the development of electric cars. During these electric cars have limitations, namely the price and size of the battery charge. As a result, the mileage to be very limited, depending on battery type and size. With the Range Extender, electric cars could effectively increase distance of up to thousands of kilometers, but its emissions could be below 50 g / km, “beber Derek Crabb, Vice President of Power Train Engineering Volvo Car Corporation.
Development of technology leads to the unification of three different technologies, with 3-cylinder gasoline engine assist electric motor turning the front wheels. All are equipped with brake energy concept renegeration or brake energy regeneration.
Gasoline engines that are used can also be given intake of ethanol (E85). Two concepts tested on the Volvo C30 Electric. For this, Volvo must make modifications, such as battery size is reduced so that the gasoline engine and fuel tank can be installed without creating new problems.
Concept I: Relationship Series
Using an electric car the Volvo C30. For that, use 3-cylinder gasoline engine-powered 60 PS (945 kW) are placed in the rear trunk. Gas tank capacity of 40 liters.
Machine connected to a generator 40 kW. Power it generates is used to rotate the electric motor with power or 111 PS (82 kW). The driver can also select and use a generator to charge the battery.
In this way, the mileage to the battery also increases. The total mileage of 1,000 km of this composite. If you only rely on pure battery energy, the result is about 110 km.
Concept II: Parallel Relationships
Cars get power from the 3-cylinder engine placed behind the gas tank is also 40 liters. The difference with the first draft, a source of energy in this version are connected in parallel. For this, use the turbo 190 PS petrol engine that works rotate the rear wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.
In this way the efficiency of the car when it accelerated on the highway better. Because the car only rely on electricity from batteries, gasoline engines are also produced by the generator. For this, use 40 kW generator.
Electric motors are used to produce power 111 PS (82 kW). The second source was the driving force when combined will produce 300 PS and is expected to sprint from 0-100 km / h in 6 seconds. Range Extender 1000 km, while the battery is only 75 km.
Concept III: Parallel V60
In this concept, the whole package is the front drive (engine room). The electric motor is equipped with a 111 PS turbo gasoline engine that produces 140 kW, 2-stage automatic transmission, and generator 40 kW. Power from the gasoline engine drive the front wheels through a transmission and recharge the batteries when needed.
Up to speeds of 50 km / h, the car always using electricity. Gasoline engine will work at high speed. In addition, the gasoline engine is also tasked to charge the battery when its energy is below the specified limits.
The battery is placed in the rear trunk and produce mileage of 50 km (energy from the battery alone). Larger tank capacity, 45 liters, and is designed to use gasoline and ethanol. Total mileage of 1,000 km.
“Three of the project allowed us to evaluate the possibilities of the Range Extender, including C30 and hybrid electric cars plug-in V60. The goal is to suppress carbon dioxide emissions without compromising the needs, comfort, and practicality in using the car,” says Derek Crabb.
Gold Investing Planning
Auto People April 29th, 2011
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As we all know a Roth IRA is an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) allowed under the tax law of the United States, can be invested in securities, usually common stocks or mutual funds (although other investments, including derivatives, notes, certificates of deposit, and real estate are possible), which is a traditional IRA, now you can try to rollovers your retirement asset with gold 401k plan.
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