The more ferocious SLK Roadster
Car Audio January 28th, 2011
INNChannels, Jakarta Back comes after the revamping of 650 parts, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadster, becoming flatter the open-topped sports car enthusiasts and shut. Exotic car manufacturer symbol of stability performance of origin Stuttgart now has more power and torque konsmsi sharply with the increasingly low fuel.
A total of 650 changes made by Mercedes-Benz eskterior contained in the interior, and engine. Some new completeness also pinned between the changes in some details not visible when viewed directly.
Exterior
Changes to the exterior design by SLK two-seat Mercedes-Benz has given birth to look more dynamic and sporty impression of a more viscous. Eye-catching appearances are shown in the front bumper which has undergone modifications to the water-dam. Section around the star emblem on the nose also be addressed so that it looks more elegant.
In order for the action seem more sporty exterior back of the Mercedes-Benz put diffuser-style lower and paste style trapezoidal exhaust tip. No less than that, taillights owned SLK 55 AMG is darker now joined the latest SLK immersed in regular type.
Changes are also visible from the outside rearview mirror usage has berimbuh LED indicator lights, and the use of lightweight aluminum alloy wheels.
Interior
Many replacement and changes in the SLK tebaru details, including application of new materials. Overall, improvements in the interior of Mercedes-Benz is claimed to produce an effect of new and more exciting than the previous generation, including installing the steering wheel has buttons multi-function, and replace the instrument cluster with a new design.
Audio Systems and Telematik
For the first Mercedes-Benz audio system, and immersing the latest telematik initials NTG 5.2 generation SLK. Pemanja ear system is essentially able to provide better sound quality with easy operation.
This system has provided features Bluetooth technology and is able to connect with gadgets like the iPod. While LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system also becomes the first equipped with the latest generation of the SLK.
According to Mercedes-Benz SLK drivers now need not hesitate to listen to music while driving despite the roof being open. Because, Harman Kardon sound system which applied Logic7 SLK was still able to hum with a good tone without the roar of the wind disturbed.
Engine
Type SLK 200 Kompressor four-cylinder engine disabled have increased power by 21 hp to 184 hp total. Torque also increased from previous 240 to 250 Nm. Despite an increase in power but fuel consumption is trimmed up to 15.6 km per liter.
Meanwhile, despite not having peningkata performance, SKL 280 which uses a V6 engine 2.996cc successfully reduce fuel consumption to be 12.9 kilometers per liter.
While the energy to type SLK 350 V6 3498 cc engine fueled a 33 hp 305 hp at 6500 rpm. Torque was increased by 10 Nm to 360Nm at 4900 rpm. When the previous model engine revolution per minute stops at 6800 rpm and now after the latest SLK modification capable of achieving 7200 rpm.
Cuts fuel consumption even come done on SLK 350. For applying the model 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission requires only one liter of gasoline every 13 km distance. While for model six-speed manual transmission recorded 12.6 km per liter.
Uniquely, the Mercedes-Benz still believe in the superiority AMG SLK 55. For the hottest models 5.5-liter V8 engine was not to tamper Mercy peroduknya, so it is still a maximum-powered 360hp and peak torque of 510 Nm. SLK 55 AMG is still equipped with an automatic transmission system is a sophisticated seven-speed 7G-TRONIC Sport as standard equipment.
Environmentally Friendly Technology Focus Hyundai
Auto Tech January 28th, 2011
INILAH.COM, Seoul, South Korea Group automakers Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) plans to make the cars that were environmentally friendly with low exhaust gas emissions for the sake of saving the environment.
CEO and Chairman Chung Mong-Koo HKAG revealed that his side will work hard to break into the top five countries that automakers produce cars or green environmentally friendly car.
“We want to focus on environmentally friendly technologies (green technology) and development of clean energy to help the country become one of the four countries in the world to create environmentally friendly cars,” said Chung.
One part of this strategy of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) said it will launch its first small car hybrid Elantra LPI Hybrid in July next year. HKAG plans to expand its production of this model to model mid-size sedan. HKAG plans to produce 30 000 hybrid cars in 2010.
HKAG also berenacan to increase production capacity to 500 000 units in the upcoming 2018 serkaligus creating jobs and higher profits from its suppliers.
HKAG also plans to produce electric cars commercially Fuel Cell Electric Perabotan (FCEV) in the year 2012 by producing 1000 units in the year and will increase the rate of 30,000 units in 2018. In the longer term, HKAG plans to produce 1 million vehicles in 2030.
More specifically, HKAG plans to mass produce hybrid electric car plug-ins in 2013 and is currently in development stage at the battery.
HKAG say as a player in the automotive industry in South Korea it is not only to be the leader in the technology side, but also could create vast employment opportunities and encourage economic growth in the domestic ginseng.
Badly! Ford To Sell 20% Shares of Mazda
American Cars January 28th, 2011
Los Angeles – America’s automakers, Ford Motor Co. (Ford) was eventually forced to sell 20% stake in Japanese company Mazda Motor Corp. to boost its cash funds.
Shares purchased by the group’s expected trading house and insurance companies, as well as car parts supplier Denso Corp., as expressed by a source within Ford on Tuesday (18/11).
Nikkei newspaper wrote the fifth largest Japanese car manufacturer Mazda is the possibility of buying some shares sold by Ford, which currently is the largest shareholder in the Japanese car maker with 33.4 percent share.
20 percent of the shares worth about 50 billion yen (U.S. $ 515 million) based on stock prices Tuesday.
Tanaka Mazda Toyota spokesman said he could not confirm the report.
Ford investing in Mazda for the first time in 1979 and increased its share to 33.4 percent in 1996 when Mazda’s business declined.
The two companies then took profits from the joint development of compact cars that Mazda restore its financial health.
But then, it is Ford who lost U.S. $ 129 million in the third quarter of this year, and was reduced 10 percent of his work.
United States car manufacturers are currently trying to seek help from the government to solve their financial problems