Grand Cherokee Diesel Introduced in Detroit

Ensuring Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel will present at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. Mike Manley, Jeep CEO told WardsAuto yesterday (5/12) said that these variants go on sale in the United States (U.S.) by the end of the first quarter of 2013.

Machines used V6, 3.0 liter with an additional turbo, the same as those sold in Europe. There are 2 options, PS@4.000 190 rpm and 440 rpm or 241 PS@4.000 Nm@1.600-2.800 rpm and 550 rpm Nm@1.600-2.800.

Products 2013
Manley also ensures Patriot and Compass facelift launch a slight change in the other models that are presented next year is a replacement for Liberty SUV using Fiat base. Suggested renaming, especially for models sold in the U.S..


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Sources: Carscoop
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Nissan released The Dark Knight Rises Juke Nismo

Nissan Design Europe released The Dark Knight Rises Juke Nismo, as a celebration of collaboration with Warner Bros.. This version is not sold or auctioned off, as it only produced one unit, exclusively for UK residents who follow the competition online "Thrill Test" in www.builttothrill.co.uk.

The identity of the Batman logo is on the exterior and interior. Outside, found in shark fin antenna, front air grille, rear, and the rear roof. While inside, there on the carpet, stitched headrests white, and on the outskirts footrest that will illuminate when the door is opened.



By design, the same as the Nissan Juke Nismo before, only to be replaced with a special design rim 18 inches, combined red detail. Overall matte black body paint whitewash in order to show the typical Batman sinister aura.

Under the hood and still have the same heart, 1,600 cc turbo-powered 200 PS, working with six-speed manual transmission. Streaking 100 km per hour from zero is less than eight seconds. The suspension and the legs are also the same, but still lower than the Juke plain comfortable.

Sources: netcarshow, nissan
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"Entry List" F1 2013

International Automobile Federation, FIA, announced the participants of the World Championship Formula 1 2013 season. The number of contestants are only 22 teams, one less than the team's 2012 season, following the absence of the team HRT.

Major drivers were not yet complete, will be announced as the new alias is still "TBA" (to be Announced) - believed, this happens because the teams have not been allocated to any number pebalapnya. Teams that are not announced pebalapnya Lotus, because it is still waiting for confirmation Romain Grosjean did survive, Force India, Caterham, Toro Rosso and Marussia.

"Entry list" F1 2013

No.      Driver                    Full team name                         Chassis/Engine
 1  Sebastian Vettel         Red Bull Racing                         Red Bull-Renault
 2  Mark Webber             Red Bull Racing                         Red Bull-Renault
 3  Fernando Alonso       Scuderia Ferrari                         Ferrari
 4  Felipe Massa             Scuderia Ferrari                         Ferrari
 5  Jenson Button           Vodafone McLaren Mercedes     McLaren-Mercedes
 6  Sergio Perez             Vodafone McLaren Mercedes     McLaren-Mercedes
 7  Kimi Raikkonen         Lotus F1 Team                            Lotus-Renault
 8  tba                             Lotus F1 Team                            Lotus-Renault
 9  Nico Rosberg            Mercedes GP Petronas F1         Team  Mercedes
10  Lewis Hamilton        Mercedes GP Petronas F1          Team  Mercedes
11  tba                            Sauber F1 Team                          Sauber-Ferrari
12  tba                            Sauber F1 Team                          Sauber-Ferrari
13  tba                            Sahara Force India F1 Team       Force India-Mercedes
14  tba                            Sahara Force India F1 Team       Force India-Mercedes
15  Pastor Maldonado    Williams F1 Team                        Williams-Renault
16  Valtteri Bottas           Williams F1 Team                        Williams-Renault
17  tba                            Scuderia Toro Rosso                   Toro Rosso-Ferrari
18  tba                            Scuderia Toro Rosso                   Toro Rosso-Ferrari
19  tba                           Caterham F1 Team                       Caterham-Renault
20  tba                            Caterham F1 Team                      Caterham-Renault
21  tba                            Marussia F1 Team                        Marussia-Cosworth
22  tba                            Marussia F1 Team                        Marussia-Cosworth

Editor: Aloysius Gonsaga Angi Ebo
Pic Source: AFP/YASUYOSHI CHIBA

Mitsubishi Outlander Expect Great American Market.

Los Angeles - After a lively discussion, Mitsubishi finally shows the new face of the Outlander. The car's world debut in Los Angeles with a fresh look.

Mitsubishi All New Outlander comes with a choice of two engines. The first option is a four-cylinder-powered 166 hp with 162 lb-ft of torque. This machine has a capacity of 2.4 liter.

Meanwhile, the larger engine is also presented through the Outlander GT. 3.0-liter engine with a six-cylinder comes with a power of 224 hp and 215 lb-ft of torque transmitted to the system of all-wheel drive (AWD) with 6-speed transmission.

On this occasion, president and CEO of Mitsubishi North America Yoichi Yokozawa also reiterated its commitment to the U.S. market with plans to increase exports of vehicles made in America to help the economy.

"It not only helps reduce the challenges of the yen-dollar exchange rate, (but) we also export a large number of new models to Russia, the Middle East, and Central and South America," Yokozawa said that the quotes from the LA Times.(dw)

Volvo has Assemble PHEV Diesel World's First

Volvo claims to be the first manufacturer in the world to make a diesel PHEV.
For the 2013 models will be produced 1,000 units of Volvo V60 PHEV. While for 2014, production increased menjadi4.000-6000 units next year. Remarkably - by Volvo - V60 diesel PHEV is assembled at the factory Torslanda, Gothenburg together with other Volvo models in a single production line.

Assembly process
The success of Volvo V60 PHEV assembly unite with other models rated as a great achievement. Because the PHEV require more complicated assembly process, including the installation of two main components, namely transmission and lithium-ion battery and a weight of 140 kg were placed in the trunk.


The battery is capable of storing energy 400V/11, 2 kWh, can be used to run the car as far as 50 miles, without having to be assisted by a diesel engine (pure electric).

For PHEV, especially in the last part, should be re-assembly. For that, the tools have to be modified to assemble. The reason for the PHEV is still there 300 other components to be put together again.


Electric motor assembly with axles, axle installation done in (final drive), as is done in the car with 4x4 motion. The other part is the cooling system and high-voltage cables, assembled at the Pallet, where assemble the transmission and chassis.

Next to the battery hybrid, Volvo has its own technique and it only takes 60 seconds.

Volvo V60 PHEV, the main driving source is a 50-cylinder diesel engines (D5) that produces 215 PS and 440 Nm of torque.

Source: Volvo Car Corp.
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KTM Duke 690 R Indonesia release in February 2013

KTM Moto Indonesia (MKTMI) will market three new models, the Duke 690R, 390, and 1190 Adventure next year. Of the three models, 690 R will be marketed first full version of the option, in February.

Because full option, naked bike is priced Rp 200 million it has several additional components. There are at least 8 components, among others, Akrapovic exhaust, frame protector machinery, and accessories sweetener display if purchased units, worth a total of Rp 40 million.

For the engine, the same characteristics as the standard version (690 cc), which will be marketed only these energies greater PS 2.1. Put pressure circulation lubrication system with two rotor pumps. While the standard version uses lubrication semi-dry-sump.

Order to continue to rely on models of tubular, single swing arm with a 1466 mm wheelbase. Suspension model of up-side-down front and pro-lever linkage WP products. Unlike the standard version, a distance of around 15 mm longer suspension.

Source: Kompas
Editor: DailyWeeks

Vintage VW cars at Los Angeles Motor Show 2012

Los Angeles - featuring nostalgic VW Beetle convertible special edition from the 50's to 70's.

Vintage VW cars are displayed at the event Los Angeles Motor Show 2012. There are 3 Beetle Convertible modified retro style.

For the raised impression of 'old' VW Beetle convertible accessories package pinning, 1950, 1960, and 1970. As a result the old school but futuristic tercuat impression through creative ideas.

Quoted from Car and Driver, the third car was ready to be sold next month.
Hoods can be opened while the vehicle is driving in speeds of 50 km per hour. When the roof folded perfectly behind the rear seats, the passenger will see a wider rear side.

The fourth generation Toyota RAV4 more macho and sporty design

Los Angeles - The fourth generation of the Toyota RAV4 has a design that is more macho and sporty.

Toyota RAV4 is now much changed. Toyota RAV4 is now claimed as a luxury SUV. While it is directed at changes in the exterior and interior.

Not just more big face and turned, the car is likely to offer relief to the interior. Toyota will release to the market with three variants namely the LE, XLE and Limited (top).