Audi TT roadster will appear in Leipzig

When the press conference for the Geneva Auto Show 2009, Audi photos show the Audi TT RS coupe and Roaster in the release distributed to journalists. But the fact only coupe version of the Audi TT is the most violent show in the exhibition. There is no explanation why the version is not shown topless.

Apparently Audi set up another venue to launch the roadster version of the AMI in Leipzig next month. As the coupe version, this version will use the machine 2.5 liter turbocharged five-cylinder segaris. This machine can produce 340hp which is sent to the four wheels to provide maximum power cengkram. Accelerated version of the roadster to 60mph in still 4.7 seconds.

Roadster version is also using the system and braking Suspense the same as coupe, which has increased significantly compared to the standard version.

Audi TT RS will be the coupe and roadster in Europe this year followed by the USA a few months later.

Golf GTD, diesel GTi version

Volkswagen Golf GTi, who does not know? this is the variant most hot models most in demand from Volkswagen. Emblem GTi grille and a red frame pagari is famous everywhere, and intimate preoccupation typically German drive. After more than two decades, Volkswagen has launched a new series that is Golf GTD. This is the motorized diesel GTi.

Volkswagen Golf GTD using the 2.0 liter TDI engine that produces 170hp and 258lb-ft torsi. Power sent to the front wheels through a gearbox 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG. Although not segesit GTi, GTD can sprint from silent to 100km/jam in 8.1 seconds with a top speed of more 200km/jam. Fuel consumption, 5.3 liters per 100km or about 18.9 km per liter.

GTD inherit the same DNA with the GTi. Such as 17 inch alloy wheel, brake Suspensi sport and more grip. Shown front exactly GTi, except red trim on the chrome trim replaced GTi. There are sport seats and three-wheel cross sporti while the sky-langitnya black, to distinguish with other Golf variants.

This model will be marketed in Germany this year, but not yet clear when will reaching other countries.

New Chevrolet Spark

One of the least model of Chevrolet in the family is expected to provide greater impact in the world. Introduced at the Geneva Auto Show this year, although the certainty of existence has been disclosed in the 2009 Detroit Motor Show. Spark new akan also marketed in Australia, but GM AutoWorld Indonesia has not been prepared to announce at the time.

Unique birth. Usually only car manufacturer to set up a model to be developed that concept in production. At Spark, GM to set up three concept models on display since 2007. In each exhibition, the GM ask visitors choose which of three models that you want produced. Model the most is selected, a new embryo of Spark (concept model that was chosen most often named Chevrolet Beat Concept. 1.9 million voters from the internet to request a car that is produced).

For behind the preceding, Spark is a new line-areas of the firm and sharp sekujur in the body. Grille is stratified, with the main light diamond cut design. Underneath there are fog lights and water intake of the strong impression this car is ready for melesat. Wheel house that looks strong to be strong for the home berdiameter 15 inch wheels.

April, proton release its first minivan

Proton launch schedule a 7-seater minivan first, Proton Exora on 15 April 2009. Minivan outside the view of many to adopt this design Mitsubishi Grandis gets warm welcome from consumers Malaysia. They even dare to make the deposit in 1000 as Malaysia Ringgit advance, meksipun had never witnessed sosoknya directly.

Interestingly, some consumers Proton invite yanng already booking for menjajal Proton Exora in the test track to provide a description such as what MPV that they will have.

And what they said. One satuny T.K. What's Puchong said, "I actually want to buy a Proton Satria Neo cps to his wife, who like demon. But to limit the favorite for the good of her own, which decided to give Exora. He does not know that I would buy a car for him. If he does not like, I'll probably membelikannya Neo cps.

Buick-Jaguar Lexus opponent

Buick and Lexus Jaguar move to third position in 2009 JD Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study. Meanwhile, Toyota and Mercury in position four and five. This study calculates the number of problems were reported in the first three years of ownership.

This is a surprise because the Lexus customer a fixed annual survey was conducted. Moreover, friction is a Buick, a GM-made brand notabene currently facing pressure Luarbiasa.

"Lexus is still very strong competitors, and for the first time he is not in the top," kada David Sargent, analyst JD Power.

Toyota still dominates with a 14 to place the model as the most able dihandalkan in segmennya each, including the Prius. And the Lexus LS 430 sedan is the least reported experiencing problems in the survey this time. The survey is very influential because it determines the resale value of vehicles and consumer loyalty.

Buick is the most important GM brands in China. Years ago he was in position six and now to the top position. Susan Doherty, Vice President for GM Buick, Pontiac and GMC says the results show that the results of the ongoing transformation of the Buick. Other GM brands that appear on this survey, is ranked Cadillac 9. Jaguar at this time owned by Tata Motors India, Ford have in the past. Last year the position is still no 10.

Nissan prepare hybrid luxury

Nissan Motor Co. launches hybrid luxury car market in the USA and Japan in 2010 as Nikkei reported, famous Japanese business daily, Sunday (22 / 3). Nissan can not be contacted, and they usually will not confirm anything related to the specific future plans. However, Nissan has launched a prototype hybrid models them.

Nissan's behind Honda and Toyota in hybrid development, but they openly showed ambisinya to pursue the second rivalnya.

When this hybrid technology that is used Nissan Altima using Toyota technology. Nissan will soon develop battery technology that is different from the hybrid now. According to Nissan battery that stores more energy and recharge more quickly process them.

Nissan hybrid technology will be installed in the Infiniti M, known in Japan as a fugue. Indeed, hybrid model will also be provided to luxury cars and sport-made Nissan.

At this time, Toyota hybrid lead the market. In the luxury car segment, Toyota also launched a rule with many hybrid Lexus models. But Toyota is now facing a threat. Terlarisnya hybrid model, Toyota Prius get meaningful competitor, Honda Insight. Even Toyota Prius price revised plan and more than that, create a 'brother' to keep out the Insight.

Five stars for VW Golf

Volkswagen Golf again received the highest five-star EuroNCAP test-after the new one. Tabrak this test tests more stringent and more comprehensive than ever before. Volkswagen Golf also get the highest value compared to other cars that have been in the test.

In the new system, all system and safety system in the co-values. Previously, the things that are not. Since February 2009, each car must have a minimum value in the four categories (adult passenger protection, children, pedestrian, safety, and assist) and the overall assessment for the five stars. Previously only be done through the assessment test tabrak front, side and rear. Electronic system that helps prevent accidents, be ignored.

VW Golf also complete with WOKS (Whiplash-optimised head restraints) to prevent serious injury to the spine and neck due to impact from behind. VW claims, this system is better than many similar systems that use bio-mechanical principles.