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Tokyo – Japanese car manufacturer, Mazda Motor Corp. (MMC) will attract about 90 thousand units, or rather 89,882 Mazda3 units from Japan and China because the market encountered problems with gas hose.

Not only in China and Japan, 191,503 units of Mazda3 cars have sold worldwide were ascertained to be repaired to avoid this damage-related incident.

Mazda3 Recall

Thus the total number of Mazda3 to be repaired is more than 280 thousand units worldwide.

To the Ministry of Transportation of Japan, Mazda, as quoted from Reuters, Saturday (17/4/2010), explained that when driving a Mazda3 on the road rough and uneven sometimes oil hose rubbing against the protective panel radiator.

Because of this, gasoline was likely to be easily leaked and can make the car could not start. However, until now there have been no complaints or incidents about it.

Meanwhile the Mazda3 cars that’s released in the U.S. market will not included in this recall. Because for the Uncle Sam market, Mazda selling Mazda3 with a different machine. Mazda will recall only the Mazda3 in the world outside America, according to security standards of each country.

We got a good look at the new R-Class last week in a slew of photos, but today we learn a bit more about the versions that will be on sale to the public. Besides the expected R350 4Matic version, there will also be an E350 Bluetec 4Matic with a turbo-diesel engine producing 210 horsepower and 400 pounds-feet of torque. Anemic mileage of 14/19 mpg city/highway for the gasoline E350 is easily bested by the Bluetec’s 18/24 mpg city/highway.

There’s not much on the luxury market that compares to the R-Class, but the closest we can think of is the Lincoln MKT, which features an optional twin-turbo V-6 engine that’s good for 16/22 mpg city/highway with all-wheel drive.

Both R350s come with 19-inch AMG wheels standard or optional 20-inch wheels as part of a Sport Package. The vehicles also come as six-seaters, with a seven-seat configuration optional. It’s the open and spacious interior that really made the previous R-Class unique, and that continues with the 2011. Cargo volume maxes out at a sizable 84 cubic feet. The MKT only manages 75.9 cubic feet.

Usually city car, starting from its tiny and cute dimensions, this is to make sure that it free to become a city car that can get through the dense traffic. New KIA Picanto can make himself as cute city cars.

No doubt with the acceleration of New Picanto. In the class of city car with a 1.1-liter engine, this car has stamping responsive gas pedal, so that in traffic jam did not make a driver fast to tired.

New KIA Picanto

Not to mention its fuel consumption is fairly frugal. In normal driving in the city with a combination of stop and go, Picanto only spent 1 liter of gasoline to an average of 15 km. Not bad right?

In addition, although relatively more slamming hard suspension, but it handy to make New Picanto ran swiftly between the traffic densities of Big Cities. Handling and maneuverability are not making drivers worried.

Inside the cabin, even though New Picanto city car was cute, with heights of about 170 cm, did not make your feet should be flexed forcibly. New KIA Picanto still quite relieved, especially for the front cabin.

Indicator on the dashboard panel was made a little biased toward the driver, making it easier for audio and air conditioning controls, and did not have to distract the driver.

But unfortunately, the rear passengers have to be a conventional little while to open and close the window, because there is no power window in the rear window Picanto.

However, overall, New KIA Picanto is worthy to be an alternative choice of city car, among its competitors, especially Suzuki Karimun Estilo and Hyundai I10.

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It’s no secret that when Alfa Romeo launched a new model they will surely launched the GTA version of it. So we aren’t surprised when rumors began to run that Alfa Romeo will produce a version of the recently released Alfa Romeo Giulietta in GTA version.

Future Giulietta GTA, or probably Cloverleaf will be a rear-drive vehicle powered by a turbocharged gasoline TBi 1750 Multiair that will generate a total output of 235 hp.

Alfa Romeo prepares Giulietta GTA version

The engine is also mated to a dual clutch and will also have a new suspension and a new braking system, as well as some exterior changes.

There are also reports that the Giulietta GTA could be unveiled sooner than we imagine, possibly in April 2010. So, let’s wait the press release from Alfa Romeo about the Giulietta GTA.

JAPAN – After a call to action for improvement (recall) 60,774 units of four models due to interference with electrical cable in the air bag, now, Daihatsu Motor Co. (DMC) back to a similar action and many more cars were recalled, which is 275,000 units for the domestic market.

Recall done because there are bolts missing or loose in the suspension of the car. In addition, also found similar cases in the gasoline hose and brake lights.

Daihatsu Logo

Several models that withdrawal by Daihatsu is Hijet, Hijet Deck Van, and Atrai which is produced in the 2004-2009 year, local building products for the Japanese market. Some of these products, 450 units are known has been exported outside Japan.

There was no further information about any country in marketable the products. However, manufacturers claim there is no accident that occurred due to this case.

In addition, subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp. also took a small part of products Mira and Move Conte from a total recall because the problem of damaged air hoses and electrical cable problem.

Bentley Motors has released the first footage of the fastest four-seat production convertible car in the world. The 202mph Supersports Convertible combines supercar performance with the craftsmanship and distinctive styling Bentley is renowned for. The vehicle also underlines Bentley’s ongoing commitment to making all its cars bio-fuel compatible by 2012. The Bentley’s 6-litre, 621bhp engine is capable of running on petrol (gasoline), E85 bioethanol or any combination of these two fuels.

Geneva – Although marketed only to certain people, Lamborghini appearance as the Super Sport car continues to attract many people. Similarly, when the company showing their latest models on display at the 80th Geneva Motor Show 2010, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera.

Remarkably, this model is shown with a green plus black combination. The car looks more aggressive but more friendly to the environment!

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera at Geneva Motor Show 2010

More Aerodynamic and Light
According to Lamborghini that now owned by Volkswagen Group – This new model is more aerodynamic and lighter. The machines also more sophisticated with greater power. Certainly if we compared this car to the previous version, Murcielago.

All were acquired for not much longer or exterior body parts sticking out. As for weight, lighter thanks to the use of special carbon fiber. As a result, this Superleggera weighs only 1340 when empty, 70 pounds lighter than its predecessor. With the same conditions, Lamborghini fanfare, the ratio between the weight: 2.35 kg/1PS. Great!

2.4 Seconds
This Super sport car is claimed capable of doing 0-100 km/h sprint in 2.4 seconds. Want higher, 0-200 km/h, only 10.2 seconds. If you have the guts to test the maximum speed, 325 km/h.

Compared to the previous version of Lamborghini, emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), fell to 20.5 percent. All that, because of changes in weight machines and a more lightweight.

V10 engine, 5204 cc 570 PS produce 9419 kW at 8000 rpm with a torque of 540 Nm at 6500 rpm. This is obtained because the technology “Iniezione diretta Stratificata” or direct injection. Gasoline is sprayed directly into the engine with 100 bar pressure and compression 12.5:1.

Not forgetting to explain that the machine installed lengthwise or longitudinal posteriopre (extra long LP) fuel consumption more efficient, 7.4 km/l.

Fiber Carbonate
Lamborghini Superleggera also claim to be top models from around Super sport made. Because the exterior is more aerodynamic thanks to redesigned front bumper, the shape of the trapezoid body, the sharp nose and a V-shaped and LED lights for daytime.

There are also improvements in the pit and as the home diffuser four tip exhaust. Superleggera uses a small rear spoiler. However, options are also offered with a larger size.

Superleggera body using carbon fiber developed by Automobile Lamborghini specifically Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL) at the University of Washington, Seattle, United States. This material is also used for aeronautical and astronautic up to Boeing 787 Dream-liner aircraft.

Car dimensions: length 4.39 m, 1.9 m wide and 1.17 m high, with glass side and rear of the polycarbonate. To show art techno Lamborghini, shown in closed machines using polycarbonate transparent.

E-gear transmission
Using the 6 speed manual transmission is called Lamborghini “automated e-gear”. Yes … teeth can be moved automatically or manually. For the manual, soft enough to pull a lever or paddle shifts mounted behind the wheel.

It is said that the speed of tooth movement is faster than human reflexes. Provided two automatic modes. Model “Thrust” which allows the machine to work directly on 5000 rpm without slipping on the wheels with motion system All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

Titanium bolts
All-black interior Superleggera, including the seat Alcantara leather. No less interesting is the 19-inch aluminum wheels are very light – down 13 pounds – was tied with titanium bolts.

For tires, used Pirelli P Zero Corsa Series is specially developed for the Gallardo, 235/35ZR19 front and 295/30ZR17 rear.

Please check can be stopped with a steady and permanent stability, Superleggera is equipped with Electronically Stability Program (ESP). front brakes calliper with 8-piston and 4-piston rear with a diameter for 365 mm and 356 mm.

Also offered special options, the ceramic disc brakes with carbon fiber in front of the piston 7 with a diameter of 380 mm. All of it, make a special Lamborghini for those who like to Super sport and certainly have a lot of money!