MiG-25R Foxbat-B – Mach 3.2 Aircraft - 1959, the Soviet Union focused on creating aircraft that can be used to intercept and surveillance activities as well.
Like several other Russian aircraft, the aircraft is designed to compete with U.S. aircraft such as the Lockheed SR-71 and North American XB-70.
In March 1964, the MiG-25R Foxbat its maiden flight and soon in 1969, signed legislation to allow testing of the aircraft with reconnaissance capabilities and tests conducted in 1970.
In 1972 the design refinement has been used by the Soviet Air Force.
The aircraft is equipped with automatic fire control system and large radar system with look-down and shoot-down after 1980 when all MiG updated.
MiG-25R Foxbat is also able to use the bombs to bomb stationary free fall from a height of 65,000 feet while flying at supersonic speeds.
There is also a system installed that allows the aircraft to drop 10 bombs at once!
What they say now?
Various countries around the world still use the MiG-25R. Places like Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Algeria all have access to the aircraft.
Of course, Russia as a major aircraft craftsmen continue to use it. Approximately 39 units of the MiG-25 units have been built.
While some still flown, others have museum, including those in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
SR-71 Blackbird Fastest Aircraft - first introduced in 1966, the SR-71 Blackbird was crowned as the fastest manned reconnaissance until four decades later. Produced by Lockheed SR-71 was designed by Clarence "Kelly" Johnson an important figure in the history of aviation.
Debuting on December 22, 1964, and began his career in the military in January 1966. SR-71 capable of flying at mach 3.2 even more.
SR-71 is a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft are highly vulnerable to Soviet air defense because of the speed and capability of flying higher and comes with the ability to escape.
In fact, this plane never crashed by the enemy, 12 units from 32 units ever built were destroyed in accidents. The aircraft painted with the new technology that allows hard to track radar. The overall shape of the aircraft is also one of the first stealth aircraft technology.
What they say now?
Today you will not find SR-71 flying in the clouds. Instead, you will only find in the museum, or if you work for Lockheed in Palmdale, you'll find three of them locked in their hangar warehouse.
SR-71 was permanently retired in 1998 when Congress and the U.S. Air Force decided the plane was very expensive for the maintenance and operational costs.
Although retired for the first time in 1991, Congress decided to re-activate a small fleet to be used during the Cold War.
Awesome upgrades to the aircraft, such as advanced radar systems and data links that can send images in real time, the SR-71 remained saved at hanggar in 1998 for good.
If you ever want to see traces of the greatness of SR-71, you can find them in a variety of museum space and at the Air Force base in Tucson, Arizona; Edwards Air Force Base in California; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, as well as numerous museums in California, England, Ashland, Nebraska, Ohio, Utah, and Virginia.
Volkswagen Scirocco fan drool definitely a variant of this one.
Volkswagen GTS models revive the Scirocco variants displayed premiere at the Leipzig Auto Show in Germany at the end of this spring.
Scirocco GTS recently sold in Europe at a price of between 28 100 to 33 525 euro.
GTS variant will be offered in a choice of five engines, including 1.4-liter TSI 158 hp and 207 hp 2.0-liter TSI petrol and 2.0-liter TDI 138 hp or a 2.0-liter TDI and 2.0-liter TDI BlueMotion 168 hp diesel.
What differentiates the GTS variant to other Scirocco is variants take display. One is tagged sporty strip of the front hood on to the roof and ended up in the back.
There is also a red on the side mirrors and brake callipers specifically on models 2.0 TSI. Other than that there's more velek standard size 18 inch and 19 inch as optional facilities, as well as a rear spoiler picked from R models plus a new rear bumper features a diffuser.
GTS interior is decorated with black seats with sporty red stitching, piano black accents on the dashboard, the steering wheel with a flat bottom which is also adorned with red stitching, GTS logo on the back seat and some other accessories.
Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition - Next month later Panamera Porsche will introduce a more elegant version called Platinum Edition.
According to the car manufacturer based in Germany the new model will be available in the Panamera 4 and Panamera Diesel.
Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition has a silver lining platinum grill air vents on the Turbo models.
The cabin model has a combination of black luxor trim and lining. It is offered as standard on this model.
Features available in the navigation module module, power steering, heated front seats, touch screen multimedia system with 7-inch and 11-speaker sound system.
Platinum Porsche Panamera 4 will be sold in Germany from 78,707 eruo, including VAT, while the Platinum Panamera Diesel is sold at 87,323 euros.
Chevrolet Volt Best Selling Car In The US - Model Chevrolet Volt electric car to be (rechargeable) best-selling in the U.S.. Electric and hybrid car sales grew nearly three-fold from 11,094 units last year to 31,400 units this year.
Volt sales record with 2851 units in September, sales lead the electric car market with total sales of 16,348 units this year.
Chevrolet Volt followed by 7734 units of Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf as many as 5212 units. Demand continues to increase thanks to the discounts Volt General Motors valued at $ 299 from a base price of $ 39,145.
"I would be surprised if people are not queuing Volts at a price that much. Magnitude of fuel could be saved each year alone makes this car very attractive," said TrueCar.com analyst Jesse Toprak told inautonews.
Previous administration of President Barack Obama's target of one million electric cars that can be recharged in 2015. It will boost sales of electric cars drastically.
Nissan Leaf was also introduced to the cheap leasing. "Volt has made the market more competitive through their offerings," said Vice President of Sales for the U.S. Nissan Al Castignetti.
Audi R8 V10 Plus Supercar - release the fastest variant of the R8 at Moscow Auto Show. German premium manufacturer named this new variant with the R8 V10 Plus, the hold of 5,000 cc V10 engine and produces maximum power of 550 PS and a new seven-speed transmission, Stronic.
Torque generated R8 V10 Plus is also great, which is 540 rpm Nm@6.500. This new engine makes the ability R8 can sprint from 0-100 kph in just 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 317 kph. As for fuel consumption, dklaim 7.4 kpl.
Bodi AudiR8 V10 Plus includes a light 1570 kg. The secret is, the body is made of a special glass fiber reinforced plastic or also called carbon reinforced plastic (CFRP), used to hold the seat and some parts of the interior.
CFRP is also used on the exterior, including lattice-kis air in the front to the rear view mirror. European consumers are able to enjoy this car this year. In Germany. R8 V10 Plus sold 173,200 Euro.
BMW "Recall" M5 And M6 2013 - German carmaker BMW announced a recall (recall) for the model M5, M6 and M6 compatible there are abnormalities in 2013 due to the oil pump in the United States.
According to the Institute for Highway Safety (NHTSA) in the United States, many of the three models are problematic estimated 696 units.
According to NHTSA, the oil pump found in the turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 engine in the M5 and M6 defects and this causes the engine to lose oil pressure.
BMW M5 F10 V8 4.4-liter engine equipped with dual turbo that generates maximum power of 560PS, the same as the M6, as well as the transmission.
In the 0 to 100 kph acceleration is achieved in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 248 kph and it can be increased up to 304 kph with M Driver's package.
Medium M6, both coupe and convertible, though equipped with the same engine as the M5, including the energy, but with a dual clutch transmission, acceleration 0-100 it achieved 4.2 seconds (coupe).
BMW said that the withdrawal for repairs will begin later this October
Nissan NV200 renders as Black cabs in London (the London Black Cab) which gives the option to the user typical London taxi with a classic model. After being introduced to the public some time ago, the black slide.
Nissan NV200 version black taxi was given 1,500 cc diesel engine that has already passed the EURO5 emissions standards. The latest Nissan diesel engine with very low emissions that powered 110 PS. currently still available version manual and otomatik followed. Black taxi was fairly expensive NV200 dibanderol, 28 thousand pounds or USD $ 328 million.
Nissan claims this will save you the cost of taxi companies to 50 percent with an average savings of over 1,000 pounds per year (approximately USD 140 million), has not been coupled with pollution reduction due to 22 thousand black cab classic already did not meet emissions standards.
The competition to become part of the London Cab is very tight. Government regulations require, a car that wants to be a London Cab should play beradius 25 ft (7.2 m). For that Nissan will have to modify the structure of the suspension and steering front.
Nissan NV200 is also being tested for London Cab electric in 2013. The newer version of the NV200 London Cab complement many options around the city of London. Previously, the Mercedes-Benz Vito taxi also have to black.
Hiriko Folding Electric Car - The atmosphere of the heavy traffic (crash) and the parking lot are increasingly difficult is a matter of major cities in the world today. It is not easy to solve it!
However, new ideas to tackle the problem remained. In particular motorists who cause traffic jams, pollution and parking space that is increasingly difficult.
One of the highlights is the proffered by the consortium of Shie, Hiriko Basque, Spain. The concept vehicle is offered also named Hiriko two words in Basque, "hiri" (City) and "ko" (belonging to) translated from the city.
To reduce pollution, Hiriko offer electric cars. As an urban commuter transport targets. Especially from the House to the train station or bus station and vice versa.
An interesting characteristic of the car, not only because of the very small dimensions, length 2.5 meters only street. When parked, it could be folded and shrunk to 1.5 meters. Obviously this will ease for parking.
Reversible
Another characteristic of Hiriko, drivers and passengers of transitions from the front of the car (windshield) that serves as a door.
Next, the rear of the car folding forward, controlled independently by "wheel robot". Amazingly, all four wheels can again turn 60 degrees, which allows the vehicle to spin axis or turn directions with ease. Means for parking very easy, no need to back and forth.
Heptic Steer
Another attraction of the car is ultra-compact control works, for example to accelerate, slowed down and turn. To use steering wheel model airplanes with the technology of heptic steering wheel. Precise steering that can give feedback or work based on pressure and setuhan given by the driver.
To speed up the pace of the car, steering wheel just pressed forward. Otherwise if you want to reduce speed, pulled back. Next, if you want to turn, rotate according to the desired direction. Practical!
Fast charging
Described, the lithium-ion battery used this car can be charged in 15 minutes. The battery is placed on the floor to keep the centre point of the car low. Thus, the stability is guaranteed.
All four wheels are directly mounted electric motor powered 15 kW. Because it was designed for close quarters in the city, its maximum speed 50 dibatas kpj. When mileage 120 km. total car Weights only 500 kg and is listed as a four-wheeled motorcycle, meaning in some countries do not need a DRIVER'S LICENSE to drive it.
Hiriko also said, this electric car has successfully passed the test and collision safety carried out by Hiriko earlier this year. So far already made 20 to show it off and tested.
Assembled on its own
Three variants were offered consists of a Fold, Alai (konvertibel) and Action (small truck). Some of the first products to be delivered in this summer to several European destinations are tested by a candidate for potential buyers.
Hiriko Fold is expected to be sold in 2013 with a starting price of 1600 US dollars. Not to say cheap.
Other interesting stuff, the Consortium is planning to sell electric cars in Basque mini in module "snap-together". That is, assembled in place this car for sale.... similar to the bike industry!
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2013 - Suzuki, announced the presence of the new face of Suzuki Grand Vitara in 2013. American Suzuki Public Relations staff has also informs and said that the official announcement will be delivered later this month.
They also confirmed that it will retain the Grand Vitara spare tire in the stern, plus an additional pair on the left mirror hood.
The face is more sporty, as well as the layout of the rim and a slightly lowered the spare tire will dominate the facelift of this SUV.
The new design seems indeed to confirm the impression that he is a crossover than an SUV, although there are allegations that Suzuki will not remove the transfer case and the use of typical low gear ratio 4x4 SUV.
Especially for the Japanese market, the Grand Vitara "Facelift" will have a special edition X-Adventure that includes a sunroof, stability control, 18-inch rims, as well as air-seat interior that looks black suede with contrasting red stitching, and leather wrap steering wheel and gear lever.
Opel Adam 2013 would certainly appear globally in Paris Motor Show 2012. Adam Opel will go to the showroom in January 2013 on the European mainland.
As a young car, with Adam Opel infotaiment complete system that integrates with smartphones (Android and Apple's IOS).
Satellite navigation system, USB connection and Bluetooth, a color touch-screen mainstay Adam.
The design is sexy and cute embellished with lights on all day (daytime running light). And for the first time in segment A is armed LED on the front and rear.
Car has a length of 3.7 meters, 1.72 meters wide and a wheelbase of 2.311 meters. Available in 3-door and 4-seater.
Opel offer three petrol engine options: 1.2 liter (70 hp), 1.4 liter (87 hp), 1.4 liter (100 hp). Everything is dated 5-speed manual transmission. It all comes Ecoflex technology package including start / stop.
Opel promised to launch a direct-injection turbo engine with 6-speed manual transmission.
Interestingly, Adam consists of a wide selection of colors, three roof colors, interior colors are different, starry roof trim. There is a variant of Adam Jam, Adam and Adam Glam Slam.
