2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition Specifitation

January 15 this year is the anniversary of a century carmaker Aston Martin to be celebrated in particular. Among the activities driving in Britain and the United States and one week festival which will be held mid-July.

To mark this celebration, Aston Martin Vanquish model, V8 Vantage, DB9 and Rapide which will carry the emblem of the 'Centenary Edition'. As the name implies, the Centennial Edition vehicles are only made each of 100 units.

The main one is Vanquish Centenary Edition which features the theme colors of paint shades, Aston Martin badge of sterling silver with enamel and markers that characterize a special edition of the vehicle as a warning.

On the inside there is black leather upholstery DeepSoft first presented the model supercar Aston Martin One-77 with silver stitching. Aston Martin logo is also embroidered on the headrests are also using silver thread.

In addition there is also a pure silver plaque to identify that the vehicle is one of the 100 specially constructed vehicles.

The vehicle is also equipped with key bag is made to order according to the skin lining interiorny, silver rollerball pen, and head phone output audio manufacturer Bang & Olufsen world class.

The process of gradation paint used on cars Aston Martin edition this century shows the commitment the British luxury car company in terms of exclusivity. Application of paint in each car takes 18 hours to process for a high degree of complexity and require unique paint sprayer.

Aston Martin design director Marke Reichman explains: "The team has to look closely at the contour line individually on each car to determine not only the right color, but also to create your pattern changes from dark to light the match."

The use of complex paint is applied with the assumption that the buyer is a special vehicle will surely drive them carefully. Because we can not imagine how much it cost to repaint if something happens that is not expected.

In addition, we also doubt whether there is another paint shop capable of handling paint repairs that require very delicate process.

The latest variant of the Centenary Edition Vanquish appeared in a century birthday carmaker Aston Martin to be celebrated in particular.

To mark this celebration, Aston Martin Vanquish model, V8 Vantage, DB9 and Rapide which will carry the emblem of the 'Centenary Edition'. As the name implies, the Centennial Edition vehicles are only made each of 100 units.

Among all these vaarian one of the most fascinating and worthy for you to make you the best car collection Vanquish Centenary Edition. This series includes shades of paint color themes, Aston Martin badge of sterling silver with enamel and markers that characterize a special edition vehicle as a warning.

On the inside there is black leather upholstery DeepSoft first presented the model supercar Aston Martin One-77 with silver stitching. Aston Martin logo is also embroidered on the headrests are also using silver thread.

Vanquish Centenary Editiondilengkapi key bag is made to order according to the skin lining interiorny, silver rollerball pen, and head phone output audio manufacturer Bang & Olufsen world class. In addition there is also a pure silver plaque to identify that the vehicle is one of the 100 specially constructed vehicles. Officials Aston Martin Ulrich Bez and David Richards said that the charm of the Centenary Edition Vanquish Aston Martin worth juxtaposed with the 1921 A3 models in terms of charm and ability.





2013 Honda GEAR Concept

Japanese car manufacturer said that Gear Concept as a study for Honda to make a sub-compact car. Targeting the youth market, a stylish urban lifestyle vehicle.

The design is inspired from the fixed-gear bicycles that name to Gear. His face looks simple with complete practicality. Unfortunately Honda did not mention specifics.

"Kendartaan conceptualized as a fun, can be modified at an affordable price. The target is targeting younger buyers, "said Dave Marek, Design Director of Honda R & D Americas.

GEAR Honda Honda Concept shown at the Montreal Auto Show in Canada says design director Dave Marek Honda as one of Honda's research in order to create a future compact car.

Marek said that GEAR Concept Honda is deliberately shown in Canada, not in Detroit, the United States, which currently also hold auto shows on a larger scale because Canada is considered more open to small cars.

With this car, Honda would like to see a future compact car market and researching what consumers preferred before they prepare the car on a mass scale.

"This concept can sit in the studio for five years, or we can look at it and say 'Oh people really liked this proportion or design cues' and put them in our next vehicle," he said as quoted by Auto Guide, Saturday (19 / 1/2013).

Honda Design Studio designed GEAR Honda California is quite futuristic and with two doors GEAR was somewhat smaller than the Honda Fit / Jazz.

The interior of this car has not diperliatkan Honda, but Marek said that the interior will have high technology. For example, the indicator panel will be able to change color according to the driving mode selected riders.

Screen in the center console can also be adjusted by the driver to be able to choose how information is displayed.

Despite losing the prestige of the Detroit Motor Show 2013, held at a time when the same, but the event Montreal International Auto Show 2013 to be special with the presence of debutant citycar concept, Honda Gear.

From the figure a cute and stylish look if citycar these consumers want to take care of the young. This is evident from the design of the headlamp and front bumper are rounded. In fact the whole of the body, hardly found a sharp angle.

Dave Marek, Design Director of Honda R & D America explained. "Most of subcompact cars designed stylish as it focuses less on utilities. But in Gear, we combine elements of functional and stylish at the same time. "

Unfortunately there has been no confirmation of the details of the engine and when the car will be sold. So, take your pictures.




2014 Kia Cadenza

Ymku.blogspot.com - Kia Cadenza sedan will be a worthwhile opponent for the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Even the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class deserves alert.

Introduced at the Detroit Motor Show 2013, Cadenza makes the players deserve a middle class sedan (Mid-Size) upset. Because the Cadenza which named K7 in South Korea, not only has a body of modern sculpture, but also a great engine performance.

With a mechanical heart-capacity 3.3-liter V6, Cadenza can gain maximum power 293 hp. This is the same engine used in the Hyundai Azera.

Cadenza which will be marketed globally starting in mid-2013 is the brother of the Kia Optima. Kia promises will offer a competitive price for this executive sedan. Not to mention how Kia Cadenza will membandrol. But likely it will be slightly more expensive than the Hyundai Sonata.

"Since we introduced a variant of the top Optima SXL last year, we received many requests from consumers will be more BESA sedan with cutting edge technology," said vice president of marketing Michael Sprague Kia Motors America.

Sprague added, Cadenza has been equipped with the latest features. Some of these include adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection and lane departure warning, including leather interior.

After success with several variants are in transition through the hands of Peter Schreyer design, this time Kia line-up is ready to offer its luxury sedan, Kia Cadenza predicted Australia will go into the market in 2013.

Kia Cadenza K7 alias has a much larger dimension than Kia Quaris mat ever exhibited in the Sydney Motor Show 2012. Not only that, the presence of predicted Cadenza luxury sedan will be able to compete with other European origin.

Comes with some refreshing designs like the update section headlamp, tail-lights, rear bumper, and grill tiger-nosenya models make a more elegant look, even belakanya lamp design almost resembles one other European brands.

Although there is no official specification of the interior space, but the Kia Cadenza is rumored to be using three engine options namely, 2.4 L four-cylinder engine with 148kW of power, with an output of 198kW 3.0L V6 and 3.3L V6 engine that is able to deliver a power of 216kW and claimed to be able to run from 0-100km/jam point within only 7.2 seconds. As for the overall transmission engine options were going to be equipped with a 6 speed automatic.





Citroen C4 Cross 2013




The Citroen C4 Cross has been launched on the Chinese auto market, price starts at 111.800 yuan and ends ate 112.800 yuan. The C4 Cross is a cross-thing-car based on the Citroen C4 hatchback, it is made in China by the Dongfeng-PSA joint venture and arrives on the market when the Chinese cross-craze is starting to subside.


The Cross got all the usual cross-stuff; black plastic, a roof rack, and more black plastic. The Citroen C4 is called Citroen c-Quatre in China, it is based on the first-gen European C4 and will likely continue for at least another two years. The C4 Cross is powered by a 106hp 1.6 liter engine mated to a five-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

Thanks to: Car News China

2013 Toyota Corolla Furia

Welcome To ymku.blogspot.com - A concept that displays the new face of Toyota Corolla exhibited. Furia is a new Corolla that still existed as a variant of the concept.

Toyota present the Toyota Corolla Furia concept at the Detroit Motor Show 2013. This is the concept of the next generation of the Corolla, as one of the best-selling sedan in the United States.

Furia is designed as a concept from Toyota that carries a more bold design and strong characteristics. This concept follows the plan the number one Toyota Akio Toyodam targeting younger consumers as buyers Corolla.

Toyota Corolla Furia has dimensions of length 4620 mm, width 1805 mm and height of 1425 mm and 2700 mm wheelbase. The concept is quite bold on the front, with a design that looks striking interpretation.

Roofline windshield looks low and sharp, ensuring a slimmer profile and lower than the Toyota Corolla today. With the status of the concept, the other part is made seen extreme, with 19-inch alloy wheels, carbon fiber trim are luxurious and large rear diffuser with integrated exhaust.

"Furia Concept Corolla which is an early indicator quick sedan design in the future. Design will surprise the public," said vice president of Toyota, Bill Fay at the opening of the Detroit Motor Show 2013.

Toyota Furia Concept unveiled at the opening of the North American International Motor Show 2013 in Detroit, last night (14/1), referred to as the figure of the future Corolla.

"Furia is an early indicator of a compact sedan that will prevail in the future. Blending chic design with modern elements with the latest technology," said Bill Fay, group vice president and Toyota Division General Manager.

Furia theme is "Iconic Dynamism", distributed to pull the body line is simple, but reflects the dynamism of young people. It can be seen from the design of narrow lights and grille with chrome-plated trim on it.

To give an impression of athletic, given some sharp curves, such as on the edge and the center of the hood and on either side of the bumper. Glance similar to the Camry and Avalon.

Dynamic figures restated at the back, with a compact design plus extra baggage lip spoiler. LED rear lights using a similar design with front view. Made under the rear diffuser and dual exhaust.

The new design was influenced dimensions. Compared to Corolla, Furia greater. It can be seen from the length of 4620 mm, width 1805 mm, height 1425 mm and 2700 mm wheelbase. Strictly speaking, it is more length and width of 50 mm, while the wheelbase stretched to 100 mm.






Maruti Alto 800 2013

Maruti has launched its new Alto 800 hatchback in the entry-level segment, where it will compete with the Hyundai Eon. Priced at Rs 2.44 lakh for the base model, the new Alto 800 will be sold alongside Maruti 800 (BS-III only) and the Alto K10.


The new Alto 800 is based on the existing Alto platform and is powered by the same 796cc three-cylinder motor (F8D) from the Alto. However, the motor has been modified to meet the latest emission norms. Plenty of suspension bits have been carried over as well, but the structure has been heavily modified to make it stiffer.

The new Alto 800 sports an attractive two-part grille, high-mounted petal-shaped headlights, a sporty chin spoiler, mildly flared wheel arches, crystal-like tail-lamps and some sculpting on the hatch that adds a spicy touch. The cabin of the Alto 800 is all-new and it now has a more contemporary-looking dash with improved plastic quality and several touches of silver. There are six paint shades and three trim-levels on offer.

The base trim gets standard features like grey interiors, vinyl seats, dual trip-meter and tubeless tyres, while the LX trim gets all these as well as fabric seats, air-conditioning and a remote fuel-lid opener. The top-end Alto 800 LXi comes with body-coloured bumpers and door handles, chrome-trim on front grille, full wheel-caps, grey or brown interior shade, silver-trim on inside door handles  and speedometer, metallic finish on the steering wheel, remote opening for the hatch and internally adjustable ORVMs. This is the only variant that comes with an optional driver airbag; the lower variants will not have power windows or steering either. Maruti will also offer the Alto 800 with a factory-fitted CNG kit.

Thanks to: Autocar India

Ford Figo 2013


 Ford has launched a revised version of the Figo hatchback with prices starting from Rs 3.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base petrol.


The revised Figo gets updates like refreshed headlamps and tail-lights, a new front grille with silver inserts, steering-mounted audio controls, new alloy wheels, revised fog-lamp housing and new seat fabrics. The hatchback will continue to be powered by the same 1.2-litre Duratec and 1.4 Duratorq motors. However, Ford claims it has improved engine calibrations for better pickup.

The Figo also gets two new paint shades - Bright Yellow and Kinetic Blue. The hatch continues to be offered with a 2-year/1,00,000km warranty.

The base 1.2 LXi petrol variant is priced at Rs 3.85 lakh, while the diesel range starts from Rs 4.82 lakh. The revised Figo variants now cost Rs 3,000 5,000 more than the old car.

Ford has also improved its dealer network in the country and the numbers now stands at 230 dealerships and 123 service outlets. By 2015-2016, the company hopes to ramp up its pan-India network to 500 outlets.

Thanks to: Autocar India

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2013


Porsche has added a seventh version of the Cayenne SUV, and it's both the fastest and most expensive variant yet. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has 50 more horsepower and more standard features than the Cayenne Turbo on which it is based.

The big news concerns the twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V-8 engine, which now produces 550 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, up from 500 hp and 516 lb-ft in the standard Porsche Cayenne Turbo. That's enough for the Turbo S to reach 60 mph in a claimed 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 175 mph ' 0.1 second quicker and 3 mph faster than a regular Cayenne Turbo.The horsepower and torque figures match those of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S, which uses the same engine as this Cayenne.

 To ensure the suspension can keep pace with the upgraded engine, several items that are optional on other versions of the Porsche Cayenne come standard on the Turbo S, including Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and Power Steering Plus. PDCC actively adjusts the suspension to reduce body roll, PTV Plus applies the inside-rear brake to encourage sharper turns and can lock the rear differential, and Power Steering Plus changes how much power assistance is provided based on vehicle speed. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.

To distinguish the Turbo S from lesser models, Porsche applies gloss-black trim to the front air intakes and rearview mirror, adds 21-inch 911 Turbo II-style wheels with gloss black accents,and fits a pair of polished aluminum dual exhaust tips. Carbon fiber trim pieces and an Alcantara headliner are standard in the interior, and buyers get a choice between exclusive Black/Carrera Red (pictured below) and Black/Luxor Beige leather upholstery.

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S goes on sale in the U.S. next spring from $146,975 (including a $975 destination charge). That makes it the most expensive version of Porsche's SUV; the existing 2013 Cayenne Turbo costs $109,725.

The addition of the Turbo S brings the total number of Porsche Cayenne variants to seven: the 300-hp Cayenne V-6, the 240-hp Cayenne Diesel, the 400-hp Cayenne S, the 380-hp Cayenne S Hybrid, the 420-hp Cayenne GTS, the 500-hp Cayenne Turbo, and the new 550-hp Cayenne Turbo S.

A Porsche not to your tastes? There are still several other high-performance luxury SUVs that offer similar power to the Turbo S ' and often for less money. The 2012 BMW X5 M and X6 M both have a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine with 555 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. The X5 M costs $88,145 while the X6 M is $91,195. The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 has a 6.4-liter V-8 engine with only 470 hp, but its base price of $61,785 is less than half that of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.

The 2012 Range Rover Sport Supercharged costs $76,095 and has a 510-hp supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine. Finally Mercedes-Benz offers the 550-hp GL63 AMG and the 518-hp ML63 AMG, both of which have twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 engines. The ML63 costs $97,005, but prices for the GL63 have yet to be announced.

Thanks to: Motor Trend