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Saturday, April 30, 2011
A Mini Guy in a Mini Shirt by a Mini
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| Let's go, Papa! |
My sharp-eyed wife took me into a local kids clothing store so she could see what sort of bargains she could find for our brood of grandchildren. I normally go along for the ride since she is a good sport about my automotive addictions. Inside the shop she said "there's the Mini!" THE Mini usually means the one in our garage and I knew it was safely at home. Following her, I saw that it was a boy's tee shirt with an appliqued car in the shape of a classic Mini.
What stopped me in my tracks was that it was the same seventies-tastic color scheme that our car carried - Bracken (not "poo brown", you in the back) with a white roof. It was settled - we had to get it for our youngest grandson Grady.
About Toyota Land Cruiser and Its History
In 1941 the Japanese Imperial Army occupied the Philippines, where they found an old Bantam Mk II, and immediately introduced into Japan. Japanese military authorities ordered Toyota to make a similar vehicle, but not to model the appearance of the American Jeep. The prototype was called the AK model and was officially adopted by the Japanese Imperial Army as Yon-Shiki Kogata Kamotsu-Sha (type 4 compact cargo truck).
Later, in 1941, the Japanese government asked Toyota to produce a truck for Japan military campaign. Toyota has developed a prototype called the AK10 2.1 tons in 1942. The AK10 has been developed using reverse engineering the Bantam GP. There are no known surviving photographs of the AK10. The only known pictorial representations of some sketches. The truck also a vertical grille, flat front wheel arches that angled down and back, like the FJ40, headlights mounted above the wheel arches on either side of the radiator and a folding windshield.
AK10 used 2259 cc, 4 cylinder Toyota Motor Type C AE model sedan, three-speed manual transmission and transfer two-speed gearbox connected to it. There is no mechanical relationship between the AK10 and the postwar Toyota Jeep BJ. Most of the AK10 is not actively used, unlike the Jeep) and there are almost no images of the battlefield.
- 1950 - Korean War created a demand for a military light utility vehicle. The war in Japan at the door of the Jeep. The U.S. government has ordered 100 vehicles in the new specifications Willys and asked Toyota to build them.
- 1951 - Toyota Jeep BJ prototype was developed in January 1951. This entry in the demand for military-type vehicles such as the British Land Rover Series 1 that appeared in 1948. The Jeep BJ was larger than the original U.S. Jeep and more powerful engine with type B OHV gasoline 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine that generates 85 hp (63 kW) at 3600 rpm and 215 Nm (159 lb.-ft.) of torque at 1600 rpm. There was a drive system unit part-time four-wheel as the Jeep. Unlike the Jeep, however, the Jeep BJ had no cases of transmission of low end.
- 1951 - In July 1951 led Toyota test driver Ichiro Taira next generation of the Jeep BJ prototype up to the sixth stage of Mount Fuji, the first vehicle to climb that high. The trial was overseen by the National Police Agency (NPA). Impressed by this feat, the NPA promptly placed an order for 289 of these all-terrain vehicles, making the Jeep BJ their official patrol car.
- 1953 - Regular production of the "Toyota Jeep BJ" began Honsya Toyota plant (chassis mounting material), and body assembly and painting was done at Arakawa Bankin Kogyo KK, later known under the name Aracil (now a subsidiary of Toyota Auto Body Co.). The "Toyota Jeep BJ" series was introduced with the following:
- BJ-T (Touring)
- BJ-R (Radio)
- BJ-J (Cowl-chassis for a fire truck).
- 1954 - The name "Land Cruiser" was created by the technical director Hanji Umehara. "In England we had another competitor -.. Land Rover, I had to make a name for our car which is not less worthy of its competitors that is why I decided to call it "Land Cruiser" he recalls.
- 1954 - The F 125 hp 3.9-liter gasoline engine added to the chassis of the fire. The models were replaced by the following:
- BJ-T (Touring)
- BJ-R (Radio)
- No BJ-J (Cowl chassis fire-engine);
- No FJ-J (Cowl chassis fire-engine).
New Car: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Regular (and even irregular) readers already know this, so for those who are unfamiliar with this institution, an introduction: Hi, we’re Car and Driver, and we hate the seats in the Corvette. Today, Chevy’s plastic fantastic isn’t so much a sports car as it is a budget supercar. But, in our every encounter with it, we come away just as appalled at its seats as we are amazed at its capabilities.
Although the next-generation Vette is less than two years away, Chevrolet has nonetheless made some enhancements for 2012 models that include, at last, respectable thrones—specifically, the same ones found in the Centennial Edition Corvette. (But without the microfiber suede inserts, which will be optional.) With distinct lateral and shoulder bolsters, the seats should greatly help drivers and passengers enjoy the Corvette’s formidable performance without bouncing between armrest and center console.
Additional interior touch-ups include tweaks to the steering-wheel trim and additional padding on the center console and armrest areas. With two new tweeters on the dash, the optional Bose sound system ups its speaker count to nine, and for fancier tastes, the optional leather interior now offers contrasting stitching in red, blue, or yellow. Incidentally, the brake calipers can also be ordered in red, yellow, silver, or gray. How about one of each?
The 2012 Corvette also gets some performance-oriented upgrades as well, though the lion’s share of them go to the hard-core Z06 model, which arguably doesn’t need anything more than more grip to handle the 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque from its 7.0-liter V-8. Fortunately, additional grip it will get, in the form of newly available Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires. They will be available as part of the Z07 handling package for the Z06, and also for the ZR1 as part of its new PDE performance package. Measuring 285/30-19 in front and 335/25-20 in back, the new tires will help the Vette corner at more than 1.1g, according to Chevy. (That claim is not as outrageous as it may seem. We’ve recorded 1.07 in both a Z06 and a ZR1.) Also helpful are the new lightweight aluminum wheels paired with the new tires, which will be offered in satin black or machined finishes. More important, each wheel weighs about five pounds less than its counterpart on the current car.
Also new to the Z06 is Performance Traction Management, which, in a nutshell, is multiple, driver-selectable stability control programs and launch control. While we love tire smoke and yaw as much as anybody, the prospect of a more-controllable Z06 sounds good to us. Rounding out the changes for the 2012 Corvette are a newly available racing-style full-width rear spoiler for the Z06 and ZR1 as part of the Z07 and PDE packages, respectively. The Z06 also is available with a new carbon-fiber hood.
If you want to see these changes up close, your first opportunity will be a special event at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where production of the 2012 model commences this July. And if you’re us, you’re excited for another opportunity to belt in the test gear and head to the test track—this time, with better seats.
Thanks to: Car and Driver
Spied: 2013 Ford Fusion
More than five years after its introduction, the Ford Fusion remains one of the Blue Oval’s most popular models, but the end is in sight for the current car. Ford is hard at work on the next generation of its mid-size sedan, which will finally ditch its antiquated Mazda-based platform and ride on bones shared with its European counterpart, the Mondeo.
Captured here as a development mule wearing much of a current Mondeo body, the second-generation Fusion will arrive next year as a 2013 model. Like the new 2012 Focus and next-gen Escape, the Fusion will adopt Ford’s Kinetic global design language, which the Mondeo has worn since 2007. Just how much the 2013 model will evolve from the current Mondeo’s appearance remains to be seen, however, as heavy camouflage on this mule covers everything that isn’t a current-gen part, and even much of what is under the wrap looks to be largely current-production.
We are more confident discussing what Ford didn’t have to disguise: powertrains. Ford will likely offer the 2013 Fusion with at least one naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making around 170 or so hp. A powerful V-6 like the one available in the current car isn’t likely, as a turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder should take over as the top mill. The turbo 2.0-liter will make 247 hp in the upcoming Focus ST, and would do quite well as the uplevel engine in the Fusion. The hybrid will definitely return, and we expect to see its combined fuel-economy rating squeak past the 40-mpg mark. (The current hybrid’s combined figure is 39 mpg.)
Our hope is that at least one of these engines will come with a traditional manual transmission (the European Mondeo certainly will offer the option), but six-speed automatics and dual-clutch trannies will do the shifting for the majority of American Fusions. More significant, perhaps, the Fusion will receive a fair amount of Euro-flavored chassis tuning to match its European styling. That bodes well for the Fusion: The more European Ford’s U.S.-market products feel, the more warmly they tend to be received—we just crowned the Focus champion of a hard-fought five-car comparison test. If the next Fusion is anything like its little brother, Ford won’t have any trouble maintaining the car’s sales momentum.
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New Auto Honda scooter in May 2011
New products every month, that's what Honda promises. Now the motor industry that will open in May with a new scooter. This scooter is a scooter a new model that has never existed in the market before.
Honda is still secretive about the name of the new model scooter, but surely the new scooter models to be launched by PT Astra Honda Motor on May 4, 2011.
Even so, some scooter name has appeared in various forums on the internet, call it like Dio or spacy, or also Air Blade which was released in Vietnam.
What name do you think the new Honda scooter? This will accompany the ranks of Honda's Honda scooter which is currently filled by PCX, Vario series, Scoopy and BEAT.
New motor course to maintain Honda's position in the motorcycle market with no teeth who a few months became the number one.
New Auto Honda scooter in May 2011
New products every month, that's what Honda promises. Now the motor industry that will open in May with a new scooter. This scooter is a scooter a new model that has never existed in the market before.
Honda is still secretive about the name of the new model scooter, but surely the new scooter models to be launched by PT Astra Honda Motor on May 4, 2011.
Even so, some scooter name has appeared in various forums on the internet, call it like Dio or spacy, or also Air Blade which was released in Vietnam.
What name do you think the new Honda scooter? This will accompany the ranks of Honda's Honda scooter which is currently filled by PCX, Vario series, Scoopy and BEAT.
New motor course to maintain Honda's position in the motorcycle market with no teeth who a few months became the number one.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Did Anyone Hear Anything About a Wedding?
My wife mentioned to me that she was watching a wedding on television this morning. All I saw was a gorgeous Aston Martin DB6 Volante. OK, I'm just kidding- I don't actually live under a rock.
It turns out that the car belongs to Prince William's father, HRH Prince Charles and it was somewhat famously converted to run on ethanol . Other photos of the car can be found here.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Best Diesel Cars 2011 BMW 335d
BMW 335d has been appointed the best diesel car 2011. BMW 335d received the title after removing 12 opponent.
Based on data from autoevolution, Thursday (4/28/2011), the BMW 335d received the title 'Diesel Car of the Year "from readers of "The Diesel Driver "in the event the New York International Auto Show.
This award was received by German car after being selected by 29.6 percent of respondents from 43 countries. 83 respondents came from the United States.
Based on data from autoevolution, Thursday (4/28/2011), the BMW 335d received the title 'Diesel Car of the Year "from readers of "The Diesel Driver "in the event the New York International Auto Show.
This award was received by German car after being selected by 29.6 percent of respondents from 43 countries. 83 respondents came from the United States.
"335d to completely change the way Americans thought of the diesel," said Paul Ferraiolo, Manager - Product Planning and Strategy.
"Fans of 'The Diesel Drivers' share our passion for performance and efficiency of the BMW Advanced Diesels. They are the embodiment of BMW EfficientDynamics," he said.
Each year readers choose Driver Diesel Diesel Car of the Year from all the cars circulating in the U.S.. For the year 2011, readers chose from 12 passenger cars and SUVs.
The criteria for a predicate 2011 Diesel Car of the Year include the level of fuel efficiency, emissions, performance, handling, appearance, comfort and overall vehicle package. Of all the criteria, the BMW 335d is considered the best.
"Fans of 'The Diesel Drivers' share our passion for performance and efficiency of the BMW Advanced Diesels. They are the embodiment of BMW EfficientDynamics," he said.
Each year readers choose Driver Diesel Diesel Car of the Year from all the cars circulating in the U.S.. For the year 2011, readers chose from 12 passenger cars and SUVs.
The criteria for a predicate 2011 Diesel Car of the Year include the level of fuel efficiency, emissions, performance, handling, appearance, comfort and overall vehicle package. Of all the criteria, the BMW 335d is considered the best.
The Best Diesel Cars 2011 BMW 335d
BMW 335d has been appointed the best diesel car 2011. BMW 335d received the title after removing 12 opponent.
Based on data from autoevolution, Thursday (4/28/2011), the BMW 335d received the title 'Diesel Car of the Year "from readers of "The Diesel Driver "in the event the New York International Auto Show.
This award was received by German car after being selected by 29.6 percent of respondents from 43 countries. 83 respondents came from the United States.
Based on data from autoevolution, Thursday (4/28/2011), the BMW 335d received the title 'Diesel Car of the Year "from readers of "The Diesel Driver "in the event the New York International Auto Show.
This award was received by German car after being selected by 29.6 percent of respondents from 43 countries. 83 respondents came from the United States.
"335d to completely change the way Americans thought of the diesel," said Paul Ferraiolo, Manager - Product Planning and Strategy.
"Fans of 'The Diesel Drivers' share our passion for performance and efficiency of the BMW Advanced Diesels. They are the embodiment of BMW EfficientDynamics," he said.
Each year readers choose Driver Diesel Diesel Car of the Year from all the cars circulating in the U.S.. For the year 2011, readers chose from 12 passenger cars and SUVs.
The criteria for a predicate 2011 Diesel Car of the Year include the level of fuel efficiency, emissions, performance, handling, appearance, comfort and overall vehicle package. Of all the criteria, the BMW 335d is considered the best.
"Fans of 'The Diesel Drivers' share our passion for performance and efficiency of the BMW Advanced Diesels. They are the embodiment of BMW EfficientDynamics," he said.
Each year readers choose Driver Diesel Diesel Car of the Year from all the cars circulating in the U.S.. For the year 2011, readers chose from 12 passenger cars and SUVs.
The criteria for a predicate 2011 Diesel Car of the Year include the level of fuel efficiency, emissions, performance, handling, appearance, comfort and overall vehicle package. Of all the criteria, the BMW 335d is considered the best.
New Concept Car: Zagato TZ3 Stradale
Here's how to celebrate in style! Italian coachbuilding firm Zagato has unveilied a new addition to its TZ line up, the TZ3 Stradale, introduced as part of the firm's ongoing centenery celebrations in Alfa Romeo's honour.
While there's an Alfa badge on the bonnet, a trademark triangular front grille and swoopy styling normally associated with the Italian brand, the car is in fact American underneath. The stunning carbon-fibre bodywork hides the mechanicals from a Dodge Viper ACR - that means an 8.4-litre V10 engine with 600bhp, enough power to blast from 0-62mph in under four seconds.
It marks the fourth addition to Zagato's TZ range, which includes the TZ and TZ2 from the sixties as well as the TZ3 Corsa unveiilied last year at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza on Lake Como, Italy.
That model was based on the Alfa 8C Competizione, but remained a one-off track-only special. The TZ3 Stradale on the other hand will be made in extremely limited numbers. Three have already been sold, for an undisclosed price, to American, Japanese and European collectors with another six still up for grabs. For more details click here.
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2011 Honda Fit
2011 Honda Fit
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2011 Ford Fusion
2011 Ford Fusion
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is armored with dual powertrain which include 2.5 L capacity four cylinder gasoline engine and pared with electric motor capable of generating 191 HP of power. This combo powertrain is mated with continuously variable automatic transmission and front wheel drive channel. This sedan is capable of accelerating from zero to 60 MPH in 8.7 seconds which is quick for a hybrid vehicle.
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Corvette
Corvette
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Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang
With an aggressive advertising campaign, over 22,000 Ford Mustangs were sold on the very first day that the car was available. By the end of 1964, over 250,000 Mustangs had been sold. In the first 12 months, the sales figure was over 400,000.
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Nissan USA
Nissan USA
In the year, prior to the turn of the millennium, Nissan was a company in a serious financial crisis. Debt had approached $22 billion by 1999. The company had been too complacent, and had taken its prior success, for granted [2].
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Nissan Rebates
Nissan Rebates
Consumers are much more savvy these days when shopping for a new car. The Internet has made it much easier to find and compare vehicles, saving car shoppers hundreds, even thousands of dollars off of the price of their new ride.
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2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport Specifications
2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport Engine Specifications for 2.0L 150 hp I4
| Horsepower | 150 @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 140 @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type/System | Gasoline/MPFI |
| Valves/Valve Configuration | 16/DOHC |
| Displacement (cc) | 1995 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) | 3.31 X 3.54 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Turbocharger | No |
| Supercharger | No |
2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport Available Engines & Transmissions
Sedan Standard | |
| Engines | |
| 2.0L 148 hp I4 | N/A |
| 2.0L 150 hp I4 | Std. |
| Transmissions | |
| 6-Speed Manual Overdrive | Std. |
| Continuously Variable Transmis | N/A |
2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport Payload & Towing
Sedan Standard | |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 89.00 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 15.50 |
| Standard Towing (lb.) | No data |
| Maximum Towing (lb.) | No data |
| Standard Payload (lb.) | No data |
| Maximum Payload (lb.) | No data |
| Standard GVWR (lb.) | No data |
| Maximum GVWR (lb.) | No data |
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