Daihatsu e:S 2010 Concept to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show

Hints of the MINI and Swift, its rather nice- If its like an iQ but with a Daihatsu price tag it could be great .I definitely see hints of the 2005 Suzuki Swift & 2007 Skoda Fabia. The rear shouts out Nissan Pixo at me. It looks great and I reckon this could replace the Charade if Daihatsu put it into production. A 5dr variant wouldn't go amiss either :) ..Designed to be eco-friendly, the concept is a small three-door hatchback with attractive styling. The overall design says Toyota iQ (which it may be based on), but somehow the e:S gives the impression of a "legitimate" car.
While details are limited, the company says the e:S has a 2,175mm (85.6") wheelbase and a total weight of 700kg (1543.2 lbs).
Power comes from an 0.65L (660cc) 3-cylinder petrol engine, outfitted with a start/stop system, that returns approximately 30km/liter (70.6 mpg).
Look for more information to be released when Daihatsu officially unveils the concept later this month.

Source: Daihatsu

Nissan Roox Mini 2009 Announced for Tokyo Premiere

Words of engineering wisdom from someone with the name of a tractor engine.
The Japanese can teach you a thing or two about making cars. It has the limit of length, thus they maximize the roof (looks horrible in here).Most of them always look similar, nothing change, even since 2000s, the interiors are mostly only changing from boxy to rounded. But some K cars from Nissan have interesting design, in term of they are really different. In Indonesia, some of them are sold well from gray market for soccer mom (X5 or Q7 are too big in our country) . Is the style or this Nissan too close to Honda Zest Spark that I can say it is a copy? May be the only new thing in the body style is its side-opening door .Looking like an angry shoebox on wheels, the Roox features a chrome grille, sliding rear doors (which can be opened remotely with the keyfob), and a large greenhouse.
Despite it's small size (it measures 3,395mm long, 1,475mm wide, and 1,735mm high), the Roox is the most spacious four-seater in it's class. For even greater flexibility, the rear seats can be folded down to expand the cargo capacity. Other goodies include a drink cooler in the upper glove box and a storage bin hidden underneath the passenger seat.
While Nissan neglected to specify what engine powers the Roox, details will likely be released later this month.
Look for the Roox to hit the streets of Japan this December.

Source: Nissan

SureClick

SureClick is a trademarked medical device, produced by Amgen and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. The product is sold pre-filled with drugs from these corporations. The device itself is a needle-based, spring-loaded, plunger (piston)-drive autoinjector (drug delivery device). It is disposable, self-injectable, pen-shaped, and portable. The SureClick autoinjector is available for both Aranesp for anemia and Enbrel for rheumatoid arthritis. A previous product, the Neulasta SureClick injector, was recalled in 2006 due to malfunctions of the injector which failed to dispense the proper dosage.[1][2] All three are classified as "combination product" by FDA; as such, the two remaining on the market are classified in the United States as drug products and not medical devices.[3]
Autoinjectors have been in the market as long as pen injectors in the 1990s (first pen introduced in 1984 for insulin) but their use was restricted to emergency medical technicians. Reusable autoinjectors have been used since the 1990s for syringe-based hormone replacement. In 2005 the European Union approved SureClick with Aranesp for chemotherapy-induced anemia (half-million used by Sept. 2006). In June 2006, FDA cleared SureClick autoinjector for Enbrel[4] and in September 2006 the FDA cleared use of SureClick for Aranesp.[5]

The evolution of SureClick came about with the introduction of Enbrel in November 1988 in a lyophilized vial configuration with a 50-step mixing and administration procedure; in October 2003 this was greatly improved with a vial adapter; further improvement was realized in November 2004 with pre-filled syringes; until finally in July 2006 the Enbrel SureClick autoinjector was introduced.
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Infiniti FX50 2010 takes a bow at Geneva

Well, well, well...altho I think the exterior design Its just a matter of gueting used to - as I quite like It already - I can't say the same about the interior, this shot taken (horrible quality btw, was that a celphone camera or what?)show what It seems to be a very bad quality inteior with cheap plastics and wood, just notice the buttons right above the gear level, aww...lokks terrible. That's a good point, torque isn't just representative of power, it's representative of the size of the object it's turning. To have such a large torque yet such a low power output probably indicates a very large axis of rotation moving very slowly. It's a good headline figure, but the 0-100 time shows it's not on the pace of modern petrol engines. They came up with an unmistakable and at the same time beautiful shape, so rare these days, and you wanted a total remake? Come on, look at the Porsche 911... an icon must keep its identity for generations, and that's what they did. The sleeker front end and better sculpted volumes will depict a beautiful car in person, these are just 2D photographs. the front end of this car for some reason reminds me a bloated toyota raf 4. not necessarily a bad thing but honestly i was expecting a little more departure from the outgoing model's theme. Specifically, i have always found a rear end a bit too rounded for my taste and hoped for them to address that in their redesign. But from what i see the shape and the roofline are pretty much the same. Also, i have noted the front end has a bumper that seats little to high, meaning higher repair cost for minor accidents. I certainly hope to see a hybrid on this model, because even a current fx35 is a gas hog around New York City, returning an awful 12 mpg in the city cycle. Overall Given Infiniti's loyal fanbase for this particular model i don't see any problem for them to move everyone of those vehicles coming stateside. Infiniti are deadly serious about Europe and who would doubt their future success with Carlos Ghosn at the helm. Mr. Ghosn is highly revered within motoring circles having dragged ailing car giant Nissan from the brink of bankruptcy and nurturing Renault to success. Mr. Ghosn held tonight’s (04/March/08) event held at the Geneva Motor Show to showcase Infiniti’s European line up, but more importantly, the global launch of Infiniti’s most distinctive model, the FX.
The second generation FX gains a new 5.0L V8 and a 7 speed automatic transmission to create the new FX50 flagship. This set up replaces the 4.5L V8 and 5 speed auto set up of the older car. The VK50VE V8 produces a considerable 390hp and 500Nm of torque and the 7 speed automatic transmission has ASC (Adaptive Shift Control) which gives a throttle blip on downshifts.
All this performance is fed through Infiniti’s intelligent four-wheel drive system called ATTESA-E TS with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Traction Control (TCS). Although Infiniti’s FX has always been amongst the leaders of the pack with respect to performance, it is the styling that is truly remarkable and has always differentiated it from its adversaries.
The first generation FX was concept car stuff when first released and still today strikes a silhouette that is unique. Perhaps it is fortunate that Infiniti’s designers have maintained the general shape of the original vehicle. The styling is best described as dramatic and will certainly polarise some groups, but it is definitely unique and will gain many admirers. The exterior is finished off with some huge 21-inch alloys.
"After a 20-year journey, we believe Infiniti is ready... with a fresh, distinctive choice for Europe's most discerning customers," Mr. Ghosn said.
The all-new Infiniti FX50 will be available in North America in June 2008 and in European markets starting from October 2008. Two comprehensive press releases follow.

Source: Infiniti

Audi e-tron 2010 with 4500 Nm Project

Oh - about that model car - wouldn't it be cheaper to grab parts from the production model and change the looks for the concept, than to build an entire new scale model? I think explanation is easy. You remember old trains when they started they would spin wheels couse max power was available at start. Well it's kinda same idea. DC motors have max torque at 0 rpm but once they take off torque drops down. Harvesting this kinda power was a big problem until VFD (variable frequency drive) was introduced. Through bunch of resistors you are able to accelerate normaly since max current is controled. I guess having so much torque and trying to have traction forces them to limit the car. Could be wrong will see.. As out4ride said, though max torque is available from 0rpm, it drops off linearly (assuming perfect model) as speed increases until at max rpm it produces just enough torque to overcome internal back-torque from drag. Power output remains constant across the rev range.
Don't forget, though 4500Nm seems massive, these wheel mounted motors typically don't have gearboxes, its directly connected. So if you consider the torque a normal car might produce at the wheels in first gear, its not that different. A normal turbo-diesel with 400Nm would be putting down around 4000Nm at the wheels in first gear .
And with a range of 154 miles! (assuming you drive at 30mph on the flat) Use the performance and this figure will drop to closer to 50 miles or even less. In other words absolutely no practical value whatsover in the real world unless used for posing around city streets!

The R8-looking e-tron concept of IAA 2009 is powered by four electric motors on each axle. They in turn are powered by a 213kg lithium-ion battery pack located behind the two seats. Maximum system power is 230kW (313hp) and peak torque is a mammoth 4,500Nm (3,319.03 lb-ft). Audi says it will go from 0 - 100km/h (0 - 62mph) in 4.8 seconds and record a top speed of 200km/h (124mph). On a fully-charged battery the car will go on for 248km (154 miles).The e-tron should be launched in the US by 2012 at the latest. It will compete with cars from Fisker and others, as well as the production version of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. Several other clean Audis are headed for North America including the Q5 hybrid set for a 2011 debut.that torq and power figures just tell you that the engines are turning slowly. so big torq numbers mean nothing if the power is missing. high torq at high enough revs is what makes a car really shift and it is called power. torqueless engine can always be compensated with low enough gears, and big number of gears, but low power figure cant be compensated, that is why the weakish 0-60mph time.
The range is good for this car. That is the big thumbs up, not the torq figure
That's a good point, torque isn't just representative of power, it's representative of the size of the object it's turning. To have such a large torque yet such a low power output probably indicates a very large axis of rotation moving very slowly. It's a good headline figure, but the 0-100 time shows it's not on the pace of modern petrol engines.

Source : Worldcarfans.com

Toyota Subaru Joint Compact Sports Car Project on Hold 2010

Good to see Toyota building an interesting car, at last... Let's face it, they never lacked the funds so what's been going on...?? Company's been run by non-car enthousiasts, or something?
My last fav Toy was the first (and only the first) MR2. This one part developed by Subaru so my hope is it handles well...
"Let's face it, they never lacked the funds so what's been going on...?? Company's been run by non-car enthousiasts, or something?" -9TNine
Something like that I guess, Toyota's new CEO, Akio Toyoda apologized for the Lack of Profit, Floor Mat Scare, closure of the NUMMI Plant and Boring Cars!
When the FT-86 goes into production, at least they'll have an affordable (exciting?) RWD Toyota.Can designers not design something that isn't so over the top that the concept will never be made in production. this front end is just horrible. Ok so the concept gets a go ahead, now it's going to take another year or two for fine tune the final design. Why not design a car that is a concept but also ready to hit the streets.
The sport coupe's dimensions are fairly compact with a length of 4,16 meters and a height of 1,26 m (width and wheelbase are 1,76 and 2,57 meters, respectively) and a low center of gravity. The FT-86 was created by Toyota's Europe Design Development and it's objective was to fashion a car with a "functional utility" design theme.
Uncharacteristic for the times, this concept does not feature any new technology of the hybrid or electric kind. The goal for both Japanese automakers was to create a sports model that is simple, fun-to-drive and fuel efficient. The FT-86 will feature Subaru's 2.0 liter Boxer gasoline/petrol engine, which develops only 160 hp, although, there have been hints that it may be dialed up to about 200. It also uses a 6-speed manual transmission and ADVICS brakes.
first why boxer 4. second why 160HP. third this is most likely going weight more than MX5 and Genesis, so it has lost the competition already. plus i believe it will have that a Subaru AWD system which kills all the chances of over steering and power sliding. however it looks better than MX5 and genesis.

2010 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Lots of car for the money...very surprising economy , especially on the hway. bought new, has 76k on it now. only expenses other than oil changes are one set of tires and one brake job. Only complaint is back seat legroom is not great for a car this size. head and hip room very good.One of the few "standard cars" left that retains that which I was looking for in an American vehicle without having to give up all my savings to purchase. Comfort, stability, capable of trailer towing without be overloaded. Overall visibility is great to be seen and to see those "mini" cars traveling too fast. Great car with RWD every winter and I'm never tired or sore at the end of a day-do about 500 miles or so each day. I bought the car (it's a 2005) in March 2006 with 21,500 or so on it. It now has 90,000+ and have done nothing to it but tires and shocks and it's as tight as a drum. It gets consistently 24-27 mpg on the highway and around 20 town/city driving. I'd buy another in a heart beat! It may be stodgy and an older folks car to many but it's one heck of a value and perfect for us.The only cons are: it is hard to maneuver in parking lots because of its size; it's image is that of a car for little old retired people, and the dealership did try every trick in the book to add onto the advertised purchase price. That is not a fault of the car, but more the nature of car dealerships. We held firm to the advertised price.If you are looking for a car that can be purchased economically, offers a very comfortable ride and is fuel efficient, this is a good choice. If you want a car with a jetsetter image, make that your other ca

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Project Bike

came across this review, because I am considering buying a used 03 z 1000. I have ridden Motocross my whole life. As far as street riding, I owned a Harely for a few years, and a couple of other cruisers. This time around I wanted to lean in the sport direction. Go a little faster and start working on leaning the bike a little! I love the look of the Z, and naked bikes in general. My question is, for a newbie sport rider like me... How quickly will such mods really be necessary concerning the suspension? Will I even notice or be effected by the suspension woes, or is this one of those cases where only expert riders comparing a bike to race bikes notice these issues? HmmmmOur Kawasaki Z1000 has not been sitting idle in the garage. We've added an impressive new heads-up display and some new rubber to the green beast,Weighing just 2.5 ounces with its pair of AAA batteries, the MC2's display unit is lighter than it looks. Faceshield pivoting is not impaired by the installation.It was with great reluctance that we returned our Z1000 project bike back to Kawasaki. After two years of tinkering in our garage we had transformed the green meanie into an even more potent streetfighter.Our project Zed's wheelbase was stretched out a half-inch longer than the claimed factory spec. Do you suppose a few hundred wheelies might've stretched the chain?The wheel-speed sensor is attached to the swingarm with a supplied Z-shaped bracket. A magnet attached to the brake rotor triggers it, sending the information to the SportVue's control module under the passenger seat, then wirelessly to the heads-up display. The wheel-speed sensor is attached to the swingarm with a supplied Z-shaped bracket. A magnet attached to the brake rotor triggers it, sending the information to the SportVue's control module under the passenger seat, then wirelessly to the heads-up display.