2012 Mercedes C-Class Launching Soon

Nearly 2012 Mercedes C-Class relieved in automobile market.Here We supply the latest and HQ wallapers and stills of 2012 Mercedes C-Class.Now the company revealed their vehicle with some efficient features and technologies.You can get high quality-high resolution images and photos of 2012 Mercedes C-Class that we have included here.From every angle 2012 Mercedes C-Class is a amazing vehicle.Complete design and alignment of the new 2012 Mercedes C-Class is done by an excellent way.Mercedes India has reveled its all new 2012 Mercedes C-Class Luxury sedan, the new 2012 Mercedes C-Class will be introduced in India by 2011 Summer. The new 2012 Mercedes C-Class arise with stunning style and increased performance. Here are the features of 2012 Mercedes C-Class Luxury sedan included.

2012 Mercedes C-Class sports a new direct-injection 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engines delivering a 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. It also sports a 7-speed automatic gear transmission. The fuel economy of 2012 Mercedes C-Class is improved upto around 15% with these redesign in engine and transmission.Mercedes Benz is introducing a new V6 gasoline engine in the C350 Sport sedan. This engine features the innovative and efficient BlueDIRECT process. The C350 Sport sedan generates 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque (previously 268 hp and 258 lb-ft) while improving the fuel economy by 5% compared with the present model. The four- cylinder engine features direct injection and turbo charging and is also distinguished by outstanding combined fuel economy of 24 mpg. This marks an improvement of nearly 15% compared with the 2011MY C300.

2012 Mercedes C-Class Luxury Sedan has got an acceleration of 0-60 miles per hour in 7.1 seconds. Mercedes Company claims that the new 2012 Mercedes C-Class offers a 24 mpg, which is up to 15 percent more fuel efficient than any of the soon-to-be extinct 2011 models. The all new 2012 Mercedes C-Class will make it first official debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.The interior of the car gets a very E class-ish treatment with a new steering wheel and a new gauge cluster. Of course if it’s a German car, it has to be loaded with technologies. The gadgetry that does duties in the new car include

• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Attention assist
• Distronic plus
• Speed Limit Assist
• Parking guidance including PARKTRONIC
• PRE-SAFE®Brake
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Blind Spot Assist

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Tesla Says Electric Car Battery Plan Will Be Profitable From Lower Sales

Tesla Motors Inc., the electric carmaker backed by Toyota Motor Corp., said cheaper batteries will make its Model S sedan profitable with much lower sales than Nissan Motor Co. is seeking for its Leaf car.

The $57,000 electric Model S, which uses cells similar to those in laptops, is designed to make money for Palo Alto, California-based Tesla at 20,000 annual deliveries, Chief Technology Officer J.B. Straubel said in an interview. Nissan Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn has said combined battery- car sales for Nissan and affiliate Renault SA may need to reach 500,000 vehicles a year to be profitable without government aid.

Nissan’s choice of a larger type of lithium-ion battery means “they will have a cost challenge that will be more difficult to solve,” Straubel said yesterday in an interview. “It will require a lot higher volume before they really get to a cost point that is internally sustainable.”

Tesla, which has yet to post an annual profit, has delivered $109,000 rechargeable Roadsters since 2008, powered by thousands of small lithium-ion cells similar to those used in portable computers. The Silicon Valley startup says such cells, supplied by Panasonic Corp. and other manufacturers, will remain more cost-effective for the foreseeable future than the larger lithium batteries in the Leaf and General Motors Co.’s $41,000 plug-in Volt, which both went on sale this month.

Not Comparable

Tesla’s battery packs may cost as little as $200 per kilowatt hour, compared with about $700 to $800 per kilowatt hour for so-called large-form cell lithium-ion packs, Martin Eberhard, a Tesla founder and former chief executive, said in an interview last month. Straubel declined to confirm Eberhard’s estimate or discuss the cost of Tesla’s battery packs.

Nissan’s electric vehicle strategy can’t really be compared with that of Tesla, said David Reuter, a spokesman for the Yokohama, Japan-based company’s North American unit. He didn’t elaborate.

“The Nissan Leaf product program will be profitable over its lifecycle,” Reuter said. He declined to say how long the product cycle would be for the $32,780 Leaf.

The company has been developing its lithium-ion battery technology over the past two decades, “so a lot of the investment has already been amortized through many years,” Reuter said.

Nissan fell 1 percent to 777 yen as of the 11 a.m. trading break in Tokyo. The stock has declined 4.1 percent in 2010. Tesla rose $1.32, or 5 percent, yesterday to $27.73 in Nasdaq Stock Market trading in New York. The shares have surged 63 percent since they began trading on June 28.

Higher Prices

Tesla’s Straubel conceded the Model S’s higher price will make it easier to turn a profit with fewer deliveries after it goes on sale in 2012. Still, cheaper batteries are the main reason, he said.

Tesla’s challenge is to ensure a high level of quality control in its battery pack and assembly processes as it tries to expand from supplying about 1,000 Roadsters a year to making 20,000 or more of the Model S, said Brett Smith, who specializes in alternative propulsion vehicles at the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

“There’s a method to their madness,” Smith said. “Tesla is using cells that, while not exactly the same as those in laptops, can be made on existing lines that already mass-produce them.”

As a result, Tesla didn’t have to spend as much for battery research and development and lithium-ion cell production, Smith said. “Especially for a small manufacturer, there’s a logic to what they’re doing,” Smith said.

Source: Bloomberg

Nissan LEAF Aero Concept to Debut @ Tokyo Auto Salon

Nissan has announced plans to debut nine vehicles at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

The Leaf Aero Style concept boasts a new front bumper, extended side skirts, and restyled mirrors. Other goodies include LED daytime driving lights and unique wheels.

To highlight dealership accessories, the Juke Sporty Package has a rear spoiler, chrome accents, and 17-inch aluminum wheels.

Minivan enthusiasts can rejoice as the Elgrand Rider Premium concept has been "specifically tuned up for a higher level of driving performance." While Nissan declined to elaborate, the concept has quilted leather seats and wood trim.

Lastly, the NISMO GT-R RC is track ready as it boasts a slick tire-compatible suspension, an FIA-compliant roll cage, and a 120-liter safety fuel tank. It will be "able to compete in various production races held around the world." Hopefully, Nissan will release photos soon.

Other vehicles on display include the March Bolero, Serena Rider, NISMO Fairlady Z (aka 370Z), NISMO Elgrand S-tune, and Motul Autech GT-R.

Source: Nissan

2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimmy Launching Soon

Maruti Suzuki Jimmy will give a strong competition to Mahindra Thar SUV launched recently. Jimmy is light in weight compared to Thar and is also closed unlike Thar with a soft roof. Though it does not looks as retro and adventurous like Thar, yet it is expected to give a tough competition to Thar. With these kind of Mini-SUVs coming from auto majors like Mahindra and Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki, Indian buyers will have more choices and in future more such products can be expected from other mainstream auto manufacturers.

Maruti Suzuki is going to launch about 7 new or refreshed models in India in coming two years and one of these can be an adventurous small SUV called Suzuki Jimmy. Maruti Suzuki Jimmy is a small SUV which is currently sold in Japan in a two door version. For India, Jimmy will undergo a 4 door change with fully covered permanent roof with air conditioning and heating for drive comfort along with the rigidness of an SUV. This mini SUV from Maruti’s stable may features a 1.3 Litre diesel engine currently which will be fitted in the Maruti SX4 Diesel which is due for launch in January 2011. Globally Jimmy is sold with a 1.3 Litre petrol engine and 1.5 Litre Diesel with a 4×4 drive and both automatic and manual transmission variants are available.

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2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB Launched

Nearly 2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB relieved in automobile market.Here We supply the latest and HQ wallapers and stills of 2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB .Now the company revealed their vehicle with some efficient features and technologies.You can get high quality-high resolution images and photos of 2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB that we have included here.From every angle 2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB is a amazing vehicle.Complete design and alignment of the new 2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB is done by an excellent way.

The 2011 Kia Sedona is powered by a 271-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic manual control.The Sedona's interior configuration really makes the most of the available space, with three rows of seating and space for up to seven. Second-row captain's chairs are removable and the 60/40-split third-row seat folds fully into the floor to make available a flat cargo area. A 50/50-split removable third-row seat completes the seating for seven. The Sedona comes with sliding doors on both sides.The Sedona offers good acceleration, even with a full load, thanks to the torquey character of the V6 engine. Properly equipped, the Sedona can tow up to 3,500 lb. A 4-wheel independent suspension employs MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link design in back, with stabilizer bars front and back. The Sedona handles surprisingly well. As with most minivans, it steers and maneuvers much more like a sedan than a van.

2011 Kia Sedona LX LWB specifications

Standard Engine 3.5L V6,Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic,Cylinders 6,Horsepower @RPM 271@6300,Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 18 / 25,Combined Fuel Economy 21,EPA Class Two Wheel Drive Minivan,Number of Valves 24,Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected,Overdrive Transmission Yes,Compression 10.6:1,Displacement 3474 / 212,Bore X Stroke 3.66x3.43,Cruising Range 443.1 miles,

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Solar UAV QinetiQ Zephyr records ratified

The flight in July over the US army Yuma proving ground by the Qinetiq ‘Zephyr’ has been ratified by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) as a world record for the longest unbroken time spent in the air by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The flight lasted 10 times longer than the previous duration record held by the RQ 4A Global Hawk.

• the absolute duration record for an Unmanned Air Vehicle – being filed at 336 hrs / 22 minutes
• the duration record for a UAV (in the U/1.c / 50-500Kg category) – time as above
• the absolute altitude record for a UAV (in the above category) – being filed at 70,740ft (21,561m)

Launched by hand, the aircraft flies by day on solar power delivered by amorphous silicon solar arrays that cover the aircraft’s wings and are no thicker than sheets of paper. These are supplied by Uni-Solar, the world’s largest producer of flexible solar panels. The solar arrays are also used to recharge the lithium-sulfur batteries that are used to power the aircraft by night and supplied by Sion Power Inc, a leading developer of the next high energy rechargeable battery technology. Together they provide an extremely high power to weight ratio on a continuous day/night cycle, thereby delivering persistent on station capabilities.

Around 50% larger than the previous version, Zephyr incorporates an entirely new wing design with a total wingspan of 22.5m to accommodate more batteries that are combined with a totally new integrated power management system. The entirely new aerodynamic shape also helps to reduce drag and improve performance. Zephyr’s ultra-lightweight carbon fibre design means it weighs in at just over 50Kg.

Previous records beaten include:

• Surpassing the previous world record for the longest flight for an unmanned air system (set at 30 hours 24 minutes by Northrop Grumman’s RQ-4A Global Hawk on 22 March 2001).
• Surpassing the Rutan Voyager milestone of 9 days (216hours) 3 minutes and 44 seconds airborne – previously the longest flight by an aeroplane without refuelling and set in Dec 1986. Quadrupling its own unofficial duration record of 82 hours, 37 minutes set in 2008

2011 toyota etios sedan Launched

Nearly 2011 toyota etios sedan relieved in automobile market.Here We supply the latest and HQ wallapers and stills of 2011 toyota etios sedan.Now the company revealed their vehicle with some efficient features and technologies.You can get high quality-high resolution images and photos of 2011 toyota etios sedan that we have included here.From every angle 2011 toyota etios sedan is a amazing vehicle.Complete design and alignment of the new 2011 toyota etios sedan is done by an excellent way.

2011 Toyota Etios Sedan long 4265 mm (167.9-in.) has a rather large boat with a boat 595 liters and is powered by a newly developed 1.5 16V DOHC engine coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. 2011 Toyota Etios Sedan will be available in four variants, S, G, V and VX, with rates of between 4.96 and 6.86 lakhs lakhs making the company the most affordable in India.Toyota announced last week that it will join India’s highly competitive B Segment in India with the new 2011 Etios sedan, which is currently available for order in the country starting today. The 2011 Toyota Etios sedan will be available in four trim-levels including J, G, V and VX priced between 4,96,000 ($11,045 USD) - 6,86,500 ($15,287 USD) rupees.

Akio Toyoda President TMC launches the Etios,Price of Etios Sedan is between 4,96,000/- and 6,86,500/ ex showroom Delhi,Bookings for the sedan start today,Hatchback to be launched in April 2011,Hatchback is named ‘Etios Liva’,

Toyota Etios Props & Cons

Low Priced,Excellent Interior,Typical Toyota design,No diesel versions yet,No Power steering for base model,4-5 months waiting period,Light weight,Fuel Consumption:Highway 17.00 kmpl,City12.00 kmpl,Seating Capacity: 5,Tyre Size: 185/60 R15,Suspension: McPherson Strut - Torsion Beam,Turning Circle: 4.90 mtrs.Boot Space: 595.00 ltrs.Steering: Power,Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Drum,Gears: 5 Manual,Ground Clearance: 170.00 mm,Kerb Weight: 930.00 kgs.Fuel Tank: 45.00,

Etios concept, the production model measures 4,265 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,510mm tall. It is powered by a 1.5-liter engine which promises to deliver respectable performance and exceptional fuel efficiency.If you're more partial to a hatchback, a five-door variant - dubbed the Etios Liva - will be launched in April with a 1.2-liter engine.Pricing starts at 496,000 rupees ($10,950 / €8,300) and Toyota expects an annual output of 70,000 units.

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