Selling Beckham Rolls-Royce on eBay

Selling Beckham Rolls-Royce on eBay

David Beckham to sell Rolls-Royce Phantom in his online sales site eBay. As reported BangShowbiz site on Saturday (28 / 1), the famous footballer is listed on internet auction site with a unique car membanderol costing $ 329,000 or approximately USD 2.9 billion.

According to the list on auction sites, this car is very well cared for. Just having a mileage usage of about 9517 kilometers and has a speed of 62 mph in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 150 mph.

Rolls Royce has a beige interior with leather clad young lambswool for Rp 10 million. While the dark-colored glass windows alloy wheels measuring 24 inches ff. Not only that, in the rear of the car is also equipped with TV and DVD player.

Beckham, who has four children, namely Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper with his wife, Victoria Beckham, bought the car in 2008. They then make a collection of common types of custom Range Rover, Porsche 911, and Jeep Wrangle. Footballer 36 years decided to sell these vehicles because they want to replace their vehicles with the latest version of the Rolls-Royce Ghost type.

Beckham acknowledged the uniqueness of the car Ahmed Al-Bakry, a Rolls-Royce representative in Europe and the Middle East. According to him, "The car was unique in terms of selection and design, not every day you see a Rolls-Royce with 24-inch wheels. David Beckham is one of the players who have

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BMW Models Continue to Develop Electric Cars

Germany with its technology, continues to expand production of electric cars. among which,
BMW i3 and i8 hybrid electric plug-ins that will be mass produced beginning 2014. in addition, other models have prepared for the environmentally friendly vehicles.

published by German magazine Autobild said recently, BMW is developing an electric MPV named i5. MPV can produce 170 horsepower from an electric machine. Plus a three-cylinder engine configuration fuel-powered 90 horsepower.

two new bikes from yamaha

two new bikes from yamaha, sport bike market battle heats up India. Earlier this year, a Japanese motor company, Yamaha, re-launched two new models of motor sport.

Reported Motorbeam, Tuesday, January 22, 2012, both sport bike is the Yamaha SZ-R and Yamaha SZ-X. Both new models are not much changed from the previous model. However, Yamaha did a refresher in terms of design and color display.

SZ Series equipped with a capacity of 153 cc, 4 stroke, air-cooled, SOHC. 2 valve engine is able to produce power of 12.1 hp at 7500 rpm and 12.8 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm on.

Both of these variants (SZ and SZ-R-X), has the same power. However, the SZ-R at the front is equipped with disc brakes, unlike the SZ-X which uses only the brake drum.

SZ-R comes in three variant colors, namely red, black and white. While the SZ-X has a choice of colors, namely red, black, and silver.

Yamaha SZ-X release at a price of 56,500 rupees, or about Rp 10 million. While the SZ-R priced at 62,800 rupees, or about Rp11 million (the price of on-road Mumbai).

Yamaha SZ series are expected to compete with Bajaj Discover and the Honda Unicorn in motor sport markets of India. Manufacturers of bearing the tuning fork is indeed being intensively launching new products in Asian countries. In Indonesia, Yamaha will also be releasing two new scooter variants, namely Yamaha Fino and Mio J. Report: Randi Aditya (Adi)
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Audi A7 Shown Ceper and More Powerful

Audi A7 Shown Ceper and More Powerful, B & B Automobiltechnik introduce the latest modifications to the Audi A7. In terms of style, class hatchback is equipped with a vent on the front fender, lowered suspension makes the car lower by about 30mm, and the wheels raised from 19 to 21 inches.

As quoted worldcarfans.com, Wednesday, January 25, 2012, a mechanical heart A7 armed with V6 engines, 3.0-liter TFSI with a capacity capable of catapult maximum power 380 hp and peak torque of 490 Nm. Enhanced capabilities of this machine 84 hp and 50 Nm torque increase.

Changes that made ​​B & B there are two stages, first by increasing the power flow air filter and intercooler so the machine work more optimally. Machines become capable of extracting power 402 hp and maximum torque of 520 Nm.

The final stage, by combining the overall working of the system, namely replacing the exhaust system with exhaust fumes sporty so abundant power to 419 hp and maximum torque of 540 Nm.

From the TDI engine, with a depot runway capacity 3.0 liter power surges obtained increased to 321 hp and 640 Nm for torque. (Report Randi Aditya)

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Thousands of Mini Cooper Will Drawn

Thousands of Mini Cooper Will Drawn, The emergence of complaints about the fire when their car was parked or left alone, and the other drivers say see smoke and sparks on the roof of the car as being behind the wheel, making BMW the maker of the Mini Cooper will pull back the Mini, as reported by of various media in (1.17).

Now BMW is focusing its investigation on the type Cooper S and John Cooper Works created in March 2006 to January 2011.


Production parts said the possibility of errors occurred in the computer circuitry that controls the turbocharger cooling system. If the circuit is broken, can trigger a fire at the water pump that allows the fire in the engine.


So far only 7 cars were reported damaged in the UK, with two more are in the investigation and monitored by VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency). In the U.S. recorded 12 accidents was found.


Possible BMW Mini will attract around 235,000 worldwide. And most importantly, if you are a user Mini Cooper received the letter, just go straight to the dealer to get a new water pump if it turns out the problem. source:.yahoo.com

Cheap Electric Concept Car from Tata

Tata Motors was not only known through the Nano, the world's cheapest car. Company from India (Pune) is - has offices in foreign countries - has also attracted the attention of automotive engineers in the Motor City (Detroit). In particular, when Tata Technologies in Detroit, showcased an electric car concept called Electric Mobility or emo.

Price
The concept that carried the urban electric car cheap. retail price of the manufacturer (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: MSRP) for the car early, around 20,000 dollars (not including tax discount) or Rp 183 million. For an electric car, valued competitive

4-Passenger
The concept of Emo is a small electric car that can carry 4-adult passengers. Sources of energy, 18.4 kWh battery that can run the car as far as 161 km. maximum capability, 105 kph and can do 0-32 kph sprint in 3.4 seconds.
EMO architecture is emphasized as the size of the urban transport does not take up much space. To that end, the interior space is maximized and the exterior is made as small as possible and flexible.

Without Baggage
Another interesting concept of this electric car, do not use the pillar B. Rear door can be opened 90 degrees. With two doors can be opened, passengers and goods, the more easily expelled from or input to the cabin. Then the use of glass for the roof, aiming, in addition to reducing weight, giving the impression of the cabin relief.

Another interesting package of engineering this car was the front seat placed on top batera. To cool the battery, the air is passed through a small channel in front of the saucer. While the electric motor and electronic controls, placed under the "nose" cars. No special baggage. If you bring the goods, the rear seat must be folded.

Further, because it does not use a motor fuel, the car body surface could be made more smooth, aerodynamic and "overhang" short. Work on body and paint is no longer done traditionally, but using environmentally friendly materials.

According to Tata Technologies, a multidimensional approach that they do in to engineer the product.

"By leveraging the Global Delivery Model and knowledge-based engineering, product development can be done more quickly and cost-effective," said Kevin Fisher, president of Tata Technologies about emo.
source: http://otomotif.kompas.com

Lorenzo: Tips for Motorcycle Riders

Tips for Motorists Motor Lorenzo, high number of traffic accidents, especially on two-wheeled vehicles, to the attention of various groups and institutions. Bikers should be more careful and pay attention to her safety. Especially when driving in the city of Jakarta, which is crowded with motor vehicles.

This became a matter of safety spotlight MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo. 2010 world champion admitted, he was horrified when she saw the motorcycle in Jakarta speeding without regard to safety.

"Yes, vehicles in Jakarta is very crowded. Unfortunately the traffic was very bad. Many motorists speeding in the car," the Spaniard said here on Sunday (01.15.12).

Because of that, the Yamaha rider gives some tips for bikers to further minimize unwanted events.

"First and foremost, always use a helmet. Furthermore, do not forget to wear a leather jacket," said Lorenzo, who in the 2012 season is going to use the number 99.

"Lastly, do not ever try to be winning the pole position on the highway. It is dangerous for safety," he concluded.
source: http://otomotif.kompas.com

Chevrolet Beat Electric Showcased in India

Chevrolet Beat Electric Showcased in India, This WEEK General Motors (GM) has showcased an electric version of the Chevrolet Beat in New Delhi, India. This is part of the ongoing demonstration projects that focus to study the feasibility of electric vehicles in the major metropolitan cities.

Tiny battery-powered car is capable of exploring as far as 130 km and is expected to spend eight hours to re-electrocute an empty battery with 240 volt electrical voltage.

Chevrolet Beat utilize lithium-ion battery-cooled liquid that has a capacity of 20 kWh. Electric motors diusungnya, capable of producing power 45 kW, equivalent to 60 hp are channeled directly to the wheels via a single-speed drive unit. GM Parties do not currently have plans to launch electric Beat

source: http://www.mediaindonesia.com/mediaoto/index.php/read/2011/06/25/2830/2/Chevrolet-Beat-Listrik-Dipamerkan-di-India

Nissan Delay Leaf Production in America

Nissan Delay Leaf Production in America, An important executive at Nissan Motor Co. (NMC), as reported by AFP, today (06/14/2011), said that Nissan was forced to delay production of electric cars on American Leaf due to the impact of the devastating earthquake in Japan. In fact, the production target of 50,000 units in 2011 was pegged. Meanwhile, Japan has so far only send 7500 units to customers in the country, the United States, Hong Kong, and in Europe.

In the U.S., has send a 2000 Nissan began to be marketed Leaf since last December. Meanwhile, Nissan's U.S. 22 000 names that have the potential to buy.

"Post-disaster and earthquake March 11 last, all the resources dedicated to helping the recovery in Japan," said Hideaki Watanabe, Vice President of Nissan for Zero Emission Vehicles.

Speaking to reporters in a luncheon at Nissan Research and Development Center in Detroit, Watanabe said, this condition puts Nissan in a difficult situation. "We're just trying to shorten the period of delay. However, we do not want to make predictions. In 2012, we hope the situation is more normal,"says Watanabe.

Electric vehicles are very useful during the scarcity of fuel, such as earthquakes and disasters. Electric car owners can charge the batteries overnight because electricity is more widely available.

From that event, the Nissan is exploring the technology now on Leaf, the lithium-ion batteries which become an emergency generator. This technology will enable Leaf electric charge.

Next year, Watanabe said, Nissan plans to produce as many as 150,000 units Leaf at its plant in Tennessee. Not only that, the plant also will produce 200,000 batteries a year.

source: http://otomotif.kompas.com

Suzuki Swift Ready to Sell Hybrid "Plug-ins" in 2013

automotive news, coming from tokyo

Suzuki Motor Corporation is ready to launch flagship hatchback Swift plug-in hybrid technology in 2013, as reported by local media Nikkei (12/06/2011). Car prices is estimated at under 2 million yen (Rp212 million) per unit with a target of selling thousands of units a year.

Swift plug-in hybrids will be equipped with lithium-ion battery with similar technologies such as the Toyota Prius. Using an electric motor for speeds up to 30 km and then a conventional engine work.

Suzuki Swift was first showcased hybrid plug-in at the Tokyo Motor Show 2009 and continues to develop its technology. At that time, Swift 660cc engine mated with a 54 kW electric motor that is placed on both the two front wheels. After two years of its emergence, the media proclaim the vehicle will be marketed, although there has been no official confirmation from the company.

Source:Nikkei