Toyota and Hyundai Pamper Drivers

Toyota and Hyundai Pamper Drivers - Two of the biggest car manufacturers of the two countries, Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) and Hyundai Motor Co., this year offers a new entertainment system in their cars in America. The device can be connected with the driver's cell phone to give access to the radio, navigation, and other services available over the Internet.
This service is included into one web-based radio, so it lets users create channels based on musical tastes likes, or select a singer. Also there are GoogleMaps with navigation.
System at Toyota called eTune. Motorists can access hundreds of free radio channels via the internet-based telephone applications ihertradio's Clear Channel Communications Inc.. Not only that, there is a restaurant booking site, openTable.com and navigation systems via Bing.com. However, for a while this application is designed is still limited.
System in the Hyundai name is Blue Link offers Internet browsing enough to vote. This is not the first because Ford had already been with the Sync system of Microsft technology Corp (MSFT).
Blue Link can disambungan to the social networking site Twitter, SMS, and e-mail. If the vehicle was brought children the streets, we can trace its existence through a computer at home with a considerable distance.
Amazingly, there is a security system that tells if you have an accident. This technology has been applied first by GM's OnStar system with the title subscribe.
Toyota and Hyundai hopes this system can solve old problems with the development of automotive technology. Because, according to both, difficult to upgrade the hardware that is built into the car.

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Chevrolet Captiva SS 2011 Officially Launched

Chevrolet Captiva SS 2011 Officially Launched - After providing an opportunity for journalists to try out new features that are offered by The New Captiva SS (Super Sport) on the show titled Captiva Superiority Investigation (CSI), on Saturday (22 / 1) in the Circuit Lippo Karawaci Tangerang, PT GM AutoWorld Indonesia (GMAI) officially launched the vehicle in the afternoon.

One new feature that stands out on Captiva SS is a 2.4L Ecotec petrol engines which have a more perfect performance than previous models Captiva engine. 2.4L DOHC Ecotec engine with DCVCP (Double Continuosly Variable Cam Phaser) version has been proved by a number of journalists do have a tremendous performance.

Ecotec engine is an engine-developed General Motors (GM), which was originally signed as a family of GM's Opel Family II Engine and developed by experts from the International Opel Technical Development Center in Russelheim, Germany in 1970 and is GM's first engine was born globally special.

In 2000, the name adopted at the GM Ecotec Family II Engine new generation that uses aluminum in the engine blocknya. As the name implies, Ecotec engine low emission, can consume 20% ethanol and has a high flexibility.

Ecotec itself is short for Emission Control Technology Optimization. While Captiva SS Ecotec engine carrying the LE-9 codes are capable of supplying power by 171 PS with maximum torque of 225 Nm. While the previous machine has a power 144 PS and 220 Nm of torque.

In addition to new engine which now uses an aluminum engine block, Captiva is also equipped stransmisi HydraMatic SS 6-speed automatic with gear ratios more tightly so that the acceleration is faster, smoother, and increase the efficiency of drive systems overall performance. This transmission can make Captiva SS drove at high speed with low rpm so it is more efficient in fuel consumption.

Captiva SS is also equipped with luxury features of the new meter cluster supervision with the color combination of white, blue, green and red are successful add to the atmosphere more comfortable cabin and futuristic.

And features the most prominent among the new features is the latest audio systems classy hi-end features and technology Arkamys 3D Surround Sound (SS) System. This technology is part of a DSP (digital sound processor) is able to present the layout of the sound (sound staging) in the cabin Captiva SS so it is more convenient and more natural ears.

According to Manager of Product Planning & Business Development Manager GMAI Harry Yanto, Clarion Head Unit injected alerts Arkamys 3D surround sound technology can make a wide impression on Captiva cabin thanks to its ability to be able to present the ambient sound like the actual concert arena.

He also explained that this audio system can be setup in such a way as to sound
hi-end can be enjoyed by all passengers or only to the driver when he drove Captiva alone, thanks to the sound delay system by Arkamys undisclosed formula.

Captiva SS Head Unit also features USB connectivity and auxiliary input port that allows passengers to enjoy the songs from the MP3/MP4 Player, iPod, flash drives and external hard disc, while in security affairs, Captiva SS is equipped with foldable key features keyless entry anti-theft deterrent system and immobilizer so safe from the risks to copy the key.

Vehicle that was launched with a base price of Rp313 million on the road (DKI) comes with 6 color choices: black sapphire, royal gray, sterling silver, sparkling tan, alpine white and red tornado. And starting on Monday January 24, 2011 it could be ordered at all Chevrolet dealerships throughout Indonesia.

Questioning the view outside is no different except for the additional emblem of the 'SS' in the back, Director of Marketing GMAI Beteng Santoso said it is considering to release a special edition variant of Captiva SS, and of course with a special price as well.

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Honda "Recall" Again!

Honda "Recall" Again!
Honda became the first manufacturer to recall and repair action (recall) this year. After thousands of Fit (Jazz) was pulled and repaired in Australia earlier this January, now turn the CR-V and Accord production of 2010 that sold in the United States (U.S.) who found a problem.

Explained, at least, 2277 units of 4-cylinder engine Accord and CR-V in the recall because the pair cable (harness coupler) which could result in less steady death machine for a long time. However, until the news was revealed, there has been no accident because the issue.

"Honda will recall the two models in the U.S. and replace the damaged electrical cord. The damage is estimated to occur when assembled in the factory. All models are in insurance coverage," said the Honda. For that, the owner of the CR-V and Accord in Honda's recall immediately contacted early February 2011.

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Sport Modulo Honda Insight Elegant Show

Honda ready to show the Honda Insight concept car at the event Sports Modulo Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) 2010, 15-17 January 2010. This hybrid car will appear with Freed and Life styling studies.

Sports Modulo Honda Insight was designed with the theme of Eco Exciting. Car design features a new front bumper with the front lower grille, diffuser, and LED lights. Insight Sprots Modulo wheels also have an impressive design and sporty with sidesill.

On the back of the car, a new front bumper design give the impression aggressive. This car also looks much fresher than ever Insight publicly displayed before.

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Yaris, City Car The most economical

Toyota Yaris was named the best city car Newspress.co.uk version online media recently.
Newspress.co.uk announces the results of the comparison between the Toyota Yaris and other car city in the United Kingdom. From the fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, the first Yaris was ranked as the most efficient vehicles and environmentally friendly. The breakthrough technology applied to the Toyota Yaris was ranked first until it is the use of 1.3L capacity engine. Although the smaller engine, but power and torque performance was no less by car class.

This is because the Yaris has adopted the latest dual VVT-i. Technology lid setting valve in each cylinder of this engine, which deliver the Yaris is very efficient in fuel consumption, so the throw gas emissions is very low. No wonder Toyota Yaris 1.3L (variant TR) is the best selling in the UK.

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