Minggu, 31 Desember 2017

New French President chooses DS for inauguration

If you were wondering what that vehicle was in which France’s new President rode during his inauguration at the weekend, it was the first public viewing of the new DS 7 Crossback, writes Brian Byrne.

The specially-personalised vehicle has an opening roof so President Emmanuel Macron could greet the French crowd on the Champs-Elysées.

The vehicle was revealed just two months ago by the luxury car division of PSA group.

The ‘Presidential’ car featured French Republic signature badging and a Tricolour flag holder. It is now on display at DS World at 33 François 1e street in Paris.

Jumat, 29 Desember 2017

Used Car Comparisons 2003 City vs Rio vs Vios

Our first article for 2013, ok I have to admit that this article was done last October but I decided to share this with you, especially that I have not heard of any publication that compares used cars. Do remember that this segment would be somewhat irregularly published, so you better wait for a month.

Car comparison: 2003 sub-compacts:

2003 was the year Meteor Garden became a hit despite being dubbed in Filipino, the Oakwood Mutiny with Antonio Trillianes IV leading it and didn’t know he would land a spot in the Senate four years later, and the SARS outbreak was widespread.

For this article, we will be featuring three sub-compact sedans that one can obtain for less than 350k and equipped with modern amenities that most buyers look at. Fuel prices are not a big concern thanks to their low displacement engines. Parking during mall sales events are no problem due to their manageable size.

Two of them are new when you buy them during that year. First is an all new nameplate to the Philippine market, which is the Toyota Vios. Smaller than the Corolla Altis, this one proved to be an instant hit. The other one is the Honda City which received a new body that was somewhat controversial. Rounding up this comparison is the Kia Rio sedan, which is available since 2001 and the oldest in the bunch. So, among the three sedans what do you think Myk will recommend for used car buyers like you scouting this category? Let’s find out and see.

Pointing system:
3 â€" Leads the segment in that requirement
2 â€" Pagbigyan ba?
1 â€" Needs improvement, tons of it.

Value and Costs:
Resale prices of these three are not that far behind one another, but with the Kia Rio being the oldest and the Honda City having a new design than the two, prices can vary. Pricewise, the Kia Rio falls in the range of P160,000-P185,000 due to the age of the nameplate as well as the r eputation that the brand received in its early life. First gen Vioses linger in the P210,000-P350,000 while 2003 to 2008 Honda Citys can cost you P280,000-P400,000. In the field of numbers, the Rio leads.

But how would you get the most out of your money especially when the car breaks down and where to purchase these parts? The Vios has the edge on having low maintenance costs as well as parts procurement, thanks to the popularity among consumers and taxi operators which spurred the demand. Parts availability for the Honda City is widespread too, but be careful with the CVT transmission since it would be costly to operate more than an ordinary automatic tranny. While the Kia Rio has low prices, purchasing parts may not be widely available than the two due to the low popularity of this vehicle but not that scarce.

SCORE
Toyota Vios â€" 3
Honda City â€" 2
Kia Rio â€" 1

Exterior
Among the trio, the Kia gets our nod for h aving a pleasing to the eye but less offensive styling. It may have some wedges, but to quote an Edmunds review “your friends wont give you a hard time when you show up in [the Rio].” The Toyota does not get any awkward angles which get less eye sores but the design is not that original, it was adapted from the Toyota Platz and slapping in modified side panels. Said to be inspired by a dolphin, the Honda gets a low mark in styling especially that it looks bloated, but they said that there is more than looks.

SCORE
Kia Rio â€" 3
Toyota Vios â€" 2
Honda City â€" 1

PARTIAL SCORE
Honda City â€" 3
Kia Rio â€" 4
Toyota Vios â€" 5

Interior
What is weaker outside is stronger inside the Honda City, especially which the rear seats fold down to accommodate bulky cargo but it was chucked down with the new generation’s launch in 2009. Controls are placed logically and legibly, strength of the brand. Su rprisingly, the Kia Rio has a simple interior with all controls (such as the climate and audio) located within the driver’s reach. Last place goes to the Toyota Vios simply due to the gauges located in the center that can be a cause of distraction and the control buttons for the air conditioning and the hazard light and the handbrake are far for the driver to reach it. All of them provide good seating for four but the City can accommodate five bodies without being squeezed. Power windows (which buyers look at) are not available in the Rio and the Vios J. Airbags? It is only standard to the high end variants of the City and the Vios.

SCORE
Honda City â€" 3
Toyota Vios â€" 2
Kia Rio â€" 1

PARTIAL SCORE
Honda City â€" 6
Kia Rio â€" 5
Toyota Vios â€" 7

Engine
The three vehicles have peppy engines which provide low to mid end power, an advantage for city driving. But among the three, only the City and the Vios has two engine options for the consumer to choose from. For this aspect, the Vios, providing a 1.3 and a 1.5 engine choices has good low end torque and thus, our pick for this segment. The City has also 1.3 and 1.5 engines but they do offer different characteristics with the 1.3 focusing on low end torque while the 1.5 emphasizes the upper range. The Rio has one sole engine choice, a 1.3 liter one while the hatchback makes do with a 1.5. The Rio does not make any slouch but becomes noisy at high speeds.

SCORE
Toyota Vios â€" 3
Honda City â€" 2
Kia Rio â€" 1

PARTIAL SCORE
Honda City â€" 8
Kia Rio â€" 6
Toyota Vios â€" 10

Driving Impressions
For this part, let’s give our nods to the City since it provides a comfortable ride and a handling that does not scream “economy car”. The Vios is a runner up here but try driving at curved roads in high speeds, the suspension is stiff and the ride is stable. We could have declared a tie for the Rio and the Toyota especially that the former exhibits a steady ride but road imperfections are transmitted to driver and you’ll feel that it lacks refinement especially they are transferred to the pedals and shifter.

SCORE
Honda City â€" 3
Toyota Vios â€" 2
Kia Rio â€" 1

OVERALL SCORE
Honda City â€" 11
Kia Rio â€" 7
Toyota Vios â€" 12

THE FINAL SAY
With just a one point difference, the Toyota Vios is one car that we could recommend to used car buyers who prioritize fuel efficiency, ease of maintenance, and affordability. The Honda City is not to be left behind especially that one can overlook the blowfish styling for the interior flexibility. At last place we see the Kia Rio, while it is affordable and offers decent space, the lack of refinement and the limited parts availability turned us off.

READ MORE:
http ://myk384.blogspot.com/2012/06/used-car-of-week-honda-city-2003-2008.html
http://myk384.blogspot.com/2011/12/used-car-of-week-toyota-vios-2003-2007.html
http://www.edmunds.com/kia/rio/2002/?sub=sedan

Rabu, 27 Desember 2017

Subaru Legacy Generation 2 1996 1999

SUBARU LEGACY (1996-1999)

The first Subaru badged vehicle to be locally sold through Columbian Autocar Corporation, the Legacy had an all wheel drive system which was a selling point over other rivals back then.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILSGL
Years AvailableApril 1996-1999
ENGINE SPECS
Engine< /td>EJ20 2.0 SOHC 16V F4
Horsepower115hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque170Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel Injection
Transmission5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,670mm
Width1,695mm
Height1,490mm
Wheelbase2,630mm
Curb Weight1,290kg (MT), 1,315kg (AT)
Body Style5 Door Wagon
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionDual Link
Front BrakesVented Disc
Rear BrakesDrum
Tires195/60 R15
Wheels15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags0
Anti-Lock BrakesNone
Traction/Stability ControlNone
Other Safety FeaturesNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFront
Other Exterior FeaturesRear Wiper, Roof Rails
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManual
Seating MaterialFabric
Other Interior Features60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Luggage Compartment Cover
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windo ws, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate ControlManual
Audio SystemAM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers4
Steering Wheel ControlsNone
AlarmNone
Keyless EntryNone
NOTES
RIVALSOpel Omega, Opel Vectra

Jumat, 15 Desember 2017

Repair HYUNDAI R180LC 3 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL DOWNLOAD!

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Kamis, 14 Desember 2017

Repair New Holland LS160 LS170 Operators Owners Maintenance Manual Skid Steer Loader

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Selasa, 12 Desember 2017

Instruction Moto Guzzi 1000SP II 1000 SP 2 motoguzzi Service Repair Workshop Manual

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* Hydrostatic Steering Systems
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* Hydraulic Pressure Testing
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Minggu, 10 Desember 2017

Repair FORD NEW HOLLAND 455 3 CYLINDER TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOE MASTER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST MANUAL BOOK

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Jumat, 08 Desember 2017

2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750 4 SV Roadster Review

2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV Roadster Review

2016 Lambo Aventador LP 750-4 SV Roadster Review
2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV Roadster Review
2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV Roadster Review- Lamborghini dispatched the SuperVeloce particular the distance back in the 1960s, firs t showing up on the Miura, the nameplate that fundamentally acquainted the world with the mid-motor supercar. Dropped when the Miura was stopped, the SV name returned about 30 years after the fact when Lambo showcased the 1995-1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show. From that point forward, each extent topping Lambo has gotten a SV form. There was a Murcielago SV, and the Aventador SuperVeloce was introduced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Beginning at the front, Lambo planners improved the nose, the profile of which, with its spikes and sharp edges, now looks not so much supercar but rather more medieval torment gadget. Truly, from in the drivers seat, it should be one, however well get to that in a moment. The new nose, streamlined underbody board, tremendous back diffuser, and new, physically movable high back wing build vertical downforce by 170 perc ent and aggregate streamlined proficiency expanded by 150 percent. 

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2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV Roadster Review
Actually, the SuperVeloce Roadster is altogether lighter than the st andard model, while its streamlined proficiency and downforce have been expanded by method for a body unit that incorporates new guards, a back diffuser, and the enormous back wing, all made from carbon-fiber. The Roadsters inside mirrors that of the coupes, despite the fact that it accompanies the limitless headroom particular to open-top autos. There is, be that as it may, a couple of pleasantly etched rollover loops behind the seats. Other than that, have a striking resemblance measure of carbon-fiber, calfskin and Alcantara, the custom SV instrument group with yellow foundation, and in addition the six accessible shading blends and the new, Lambo-elite "Carbon Skin" material. 

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Lamborghini Aventadors powered by 6.5-liter V12 motor force. The motor drives a noteworthy arrangement of yield and execution figures: 740 strength (the eponymous "750" figure of the model name is a metric pull cite), 509 pound-feet of torque, 0 to 62 miles for every hour in a burning 2.8 seconds, and a top velocity in abundance of 217 mph. 

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United States. estimating for the Avendator SV Roadster is not accessible as of right now, but rather its relied upon to cost around $450,000 before alternatives. For reference. the Avendator SV retails from $400,995. 20 16 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV Roadster Review

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Kamis, 07 Desember 2017

Repair FORD 8000 SERIES 6 CYLINDER AG TRACTOR MASTER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST MANUAL BOOK

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Selasa, 05 Desember 2017

Instruction Komatsu D155A 2 Bulldozer Service Repair Workshop Manual

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* Hydrostatic Steering Systems
* FRONT END AND ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
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* Hydraulic Pressure Testing
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Senin, 04 Desember 2017

Instruction Komatsu WB97R 2 Loader Backhoe Manual

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* COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE TREE CHARTS
* Hydrostatic Steering Systems
* FRONT END AND ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
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Sabtu, 02 Desember 2017

Instruction Komatsu D31E P PL PLL S Q 18 D37E P 2 Shop Manual

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* SUNROOF
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* TROUBLE CODES
* WIRING DIAGRAMS
* COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE TREE CHARTS
* Hydrostatic Steering Systems
* FRONT END AND ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
* SUSPENSION
* TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
* Hydraulic Pressure Testing
* COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC CODES
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Kamis, 30 November 2017

Tesla conduite autonome pour toutes ses voitures

La semaine dernière, Elon Musk nous promettait une surprise, celle-ci est que toutes les Tesla, y compris la future Model 3 à 35 K$, seront équipées de la technologie nécessaire à la conduite autonome. Si vous achetez une Model S ou un Model X aujourdhui, même le bas de gamme, vous y aurez droit.

Le système de conduite autonome se compose de 8 caméras qui assurent une vision à 360° sur 250 mètres de distance. 12 capteurs ultrasons les assistent et lensemble permet de détecter des objets durs ou souples sur une distance deux fois supérieure à celle offerte précédemment. Un radar placé à lavant fournit des données complémentaires, il reste fonctionnel même en cas de forte pluie, de brouillard, de poussière ou même si une voiture est devant vous. Recueillir des informations, cest bien mais les interpréter vite et bien, cest mieux. Pour ce faire, le nouvel ordinateur embarqué se montre 40 fois plus puissant que le précédent.
Seul bémol, mais de taille, si le matériel indispensable à la conduite autonome est monté, tout ne sera pas immédiatement activé. Pis, certaines fonctions de lAutopilot (freinage durgence ou alerte de collision avant) seront mises en sommeil. Tesla assure néanmoins que ces désagréments ne seront que temporaires.

Via Tesla

Rabu, 29 November 2017

Fotos Espía Audi S1 y A7 restyling




Como ocurre todos los años a finales de enero y febrero, las marcas de coches se ha desplazado al círculo polar ártico para hacer pruebas de sus próximos lanzamientos en temperaturas extremas. Si ayer os hablábamos de las pruebas que Porsche estaba realizando a un misterioso 911 Turbo, hoy a sido Audi, su compatriota, la que estaba probando sus nuevos coches en Suecia. Concretamente, en las fotograrfías podemos ver a un A7 con el frontal parcialmente camuflado, y a un misterioso A1 con cuatro colas de escape en la parte trasera.

2014 Audi S1 ​​foto espía

En cuanto al primero, era de esperar pues pese a que el A7 se mantiene bastante vigente, ya está a la mitad de su vida comercial, pero lo que no esperábamos era lo que parece ser un prototipo del S1, pues Audi ha desmentido una y otra vez la existencia de este modelo. Aquí os dejamos con algunas fotografías de estos coches para que puedas sacar tus conclusiones.

 Audi A7 lifting espiado mostrando nuevos detalles

Eric Serret

Senin, 27 November 2017

En venta Kit de coches Aston Martin de competición sin motor ni transmisión



Aston Martin DBR 1/2 y Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE a la venta

La verdad es que no es muy normal que se vendan coches de competición con un pasado reciente, pero Aston ha sacado estos días a la venta un par de modelos muy exclusivos: El Vantage GT3 y el Aston Lola B09. Lo mejor es que están a la venta por tan sólo 380000 dólares, aunque esto tiene truco.

Aston Martin DBR 1/2 y Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE a la venta

La razón de que sean tan baratos (si es que se puede llamar barato a un coche de más de 350000 dólares) es que prescinden de motor y transmisión alguno, ya que fueron fabricados para ser coches de exposición.
Sin embargo, sigue contando con la amortiguación de los coches de competción de los que derivan, así como todos los otros elementos internos excepto los anteriormente nombrados, así que, si quieres uno, viaja a Inglatera y prepara 380000$.

Eric Serret

Sabtu, 25 November 2017

Ginebra 2014 Gumpert Explosion




Como ya recordareís, Gumpert se declaró en bancarrota el año pasado, pero en Octubre unos accionistas invirtieron en ella para lograr reflotarla y que lograra sacar a la venta nuevos modelos. Junto con el precioso Tornate (del que no sabemos nada desde Ginebra 2012) la marca germana ha presentado en el recien abierto Salón de Ginebra de este año un nuevo modelo modelo que viene a invocar la tradición del fundador de la compañía, Roland Gumpert, con los rallies, pues este hombre fue también el padre del mítico Audi Quattro.



El coche es precioso bajo mi punto de vista, aunque pienso que tiene un aire al Toyota GT 86 en su parte lateral . El frontal y la trasera son bastante rectos y el conjunto visual es mucho más armonioso que el del Apollo, que pese a su nombre no es muy agraciado físicamente. El motor, como en su hermano mayor, es de origen Audi, concretamente un 2.0 TFSI de 5 cilindros, el mismo que impulsaba al primer Quattro concept (sí, el blanco), pero que en el Explosion irá asociado a una caja de cambios manual que entregará la potencia a las cuatro ruedas si así se desea. Todavía no hemos hablado de potencias, pero creemos que los 420 CV que entrega este motor serán más que suficientes, pero si todavía quieres más Gumpert va a ofrecer una versión S con 503 CVtambién sacados del bloque de dos litros.



Puede que tenga muy buena pinta, y que use motores de muy buena calidad, pero, como todo en esta vida, tiene algo que es tá mal, muy mal, y eso es el interior: puede que sus mandos estén integramente sacados de coches del grupo VW como son el Golf, el TT o el R8, que tienen buena fama en este aspecto, pero Gumpert no los ha ajustado correctamente, y podemos ver por ejemplo que la parte sobre la que se asienta la palanca de cambio está completamente despegada de la consola central, un fallo casi imperdonable en un coche que va a costar 105000 € impuestos aparte. Sin embargo, se lo vamos a perdonar esta vez y lo achacaremos a que es una unidad preserie.



Eric Serret

Jumat, 24 November 2017

G Power Hurricane 337 Edition SK II CS




Hace un tiempo G-Power modificó un BMW M3 con el que consiguió alcanzar los 337,6 km/h, una barbaridad para un M3 y que por lo cual G-Power ha lanzado una edición de 30 unidades para conmemorar esta hazaña.
Si todavía no habéis oído hablar de esta sintonizadora alemana os recuerdo que modifica BMW, en especial el BMW M3, algunos ejemplos son el Hurricane RS, el M3 GTS, y el GT2 R en los cuales han hecho un buen trabajo.





Bajo el capo las modificaciones han sido muy abundantes y acertadas, estas consisten en un nuevo intercooler más grande, un nuevo filtro de aire, un nuevo sistema de escape de titanio que pesa 26 kilogramos respecto al sistema de escape de serie, y un nuevo compresor radial ASA T1-523.
Todas estas modi ficaciones producen 615 CV de potencia y 595 Nm de par motor máximo y una velocidad máxima de 337,6 km/h.





Mientras que en la estética no se han hecho muchas modificaciones, pero también es verdad que tampoco se necesitaban más, lo que han hecho es añadir unas llantas G-Power Silverstone de 20 pulgadas vestidas por unos nuevos neumáticos Michelin Pilot Sport. Además de unos nuevos discos de freno de 396 mm en la parte delantera y de 380 mm en la parte trasera y una nueva suspensión  G-Power G3M Clubsport.





Del precio no se ha dicho nada, pero personalmente creo que barato no será, aparte de que solo se modificaran 30 unidades, y la que ven en sus pantallas ya tiene dueño. Así que si tienes un BMW M3 no pierdas el tiempo y llévalo a G-Power para que lo modifiquen.
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