Car Show Basics 2012

Have you ever wondered what the point of a car show is?  After all, what could possibly be so much fun about accumulating so many cars in a single area?  Most people do not realize, but car shows are about so much more than simply lining up a bunch of beautiful cars for people to admire.  There are typically contests that are involved in the shows as well with awards handed out in several categories including Best Overall, and often Best Restoration and other similar categories.

For those who are bringing cars to the show, it is a chance to show off the handiwork that they have put into the car, and also a chance to see how others feel about their work.  Of course, some people are lucky and walk away from almost every show they enter with a prize, but generally this does not happen.  Most people put months and even years of work into a car before they leave a show with a prize. 

This can translate into thousands of dollars worth of work often.  Dog shows are for dog lovers, and car shows are the equivalent but based around cars.  Because of this the competition can sometimes be quite stiff, but in general terms they are still a ton of fun to watch.  There is hardly ever a time when someone is unable to find something to do at a car show that does not interest them.

From the dozens to hundreds of cars that are entered there are only a small handful that will leave with a prize or a place as one of the top cars.  The fun of looking around and seeing who wins, combined with seeing the beautiful cars, and also participating in some of the other activities that are going on make it a great way to spend the weekend.  There are many people who spend all of their weekends looking around for a car show to attend.

Not everyone who is dedicated to attending car shows actually have cars.  Some of the people who enjoy car shows the most do not have a car, and may not even have an interested in getting a car that would be able to enter the car show.  Deciding if you are interested in attending the car show is often dependent on your personality but realizing that there is much more to the car show than simply walking the rows and rows of cars is often enough to catch many people’s interest.

While car shows are not always considered a sport, they often help to foster great sportsmanship amongst competitors and can be a great way to share experiences and learn plenty about cars.  If you are interested in getting involved in the car shows then sometimes attending a few shows before you enter can be a great way to learn as much as possible about what the judges are typically looking for so that you can improve your vehicle to improve your overall chances of walking away as a winner.

Just think in a single location there are so many gorgeous cars that are all beautifully restored and you can spend all of the time you want looking and dreaming about each one.  There are so many people to meet as well that you can have a lot of fun and you may discover that car shows are your favorite weekend activity that you never knew about.

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Chevrolet Orlando Launched in Jakarta

PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) has finally officially launched the vehicle Midsize Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) New Chevrolet Orlando seven-passenger Monday (19/3) in Central Park Jakarta.


Director GMI President Marcos A. Purty said, even though the same seven-passenger car, the Chevrolet Orlando is designed for the new segment menggabungan SUV versatility and relief station wagon.


"This car is very well suited to use with casual adventure with the family," said Marcos in the launch of the Chevrolet Orlando in Laguna Atrium, Central Park, Jakarta, Monday (19/03/2012).


Not only has the best safety features in its class, New Chevrolet Orlando is also armed with powerful engines 1.800cc DOHC, 16V, DCVCP, MPI 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic GM, which GM is suitable for modern families who want an element of fun, entertainment, and relaxation in one package.


"We designed a new segment with its own in the Orlando market. Midsize MPV is not only giving the advantages for the modern family is active doing activities, but also gives a new freshness to Indonesia auto market. A vehicle with a function corresponding to the modern family lifestyle," Marcos said.


Orlando's name is taken from one of the popular tourist destinations in the United States are located in the state of Florida.

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Preparing, Mazda CX-5's many enthusiasts

Although not yet formally presented in the automotive market ground water, PT Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI) announced that the newest model in the crossover segment, the Mazda CX-5 can be ordered now.> Indonesia Mazda's latest model is believed to be ready to gain success in the national car market . Currently their flagship hatchback, the Mazda 2 is still the largest contributor to overall sales of MMI.> "We want to complete all segments. From hacthback, sedans, multi-purpose vehicle, sport utility vehicle," said MMI President Keizo Mazda Dealer Okue in Bogor, Java West on Wednesday (21/3).> Meanwhile, the Director of Resources Trada Mobilindo Bogor, Djunaedi Hadiwidjaja admitted that Mazda CX-5 is already receiving some orders from customers.


"To pivot for our CX-5 is open and there are some consumers who ordered it," said Djunaedi.> As to when the attendance and prices CX-5 is in the homeland, the MMI is still not say it. "Just wait, that would not be long before," added Djunaedi.> In 2012, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the U.S. or the IIHS awarded the Mazda CX-5 as the car with the best security. CX-5 outperform its 2012 Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, 2012, Mitsubishi Outlander, Ford Escape and 2012.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is powered Monster

Brabus is a special home modifications for the Mercedes-Benz, and some time ago apparently was working on a major project. And this time the model was done Brabus Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe basically comes in two variants, namely the C250 and C350. And variant C-Class Coupe has a chassis, interior design and also in terms of selection of the same engine as C-Class sedan variant. It's just more focused version of the Coupe is the luxury of a regular sedan.
In terms of body appearance, the C-Class Coupe has a lower roof of the 1.5 inch version of the sedan, as well as having a more aggressive fascia design with the addition of LED lights on the front. For the C250 uses a four-cylinder turbocharged engine configuration that can generate power of 201 hp.
For the C350 variant using a 3.5-liter V6 engine capacity that can generate power of 302 hp and capable of generating a torque of 370 Nm. With this standard machine capability C350 Coupe can accelerate from 0-100km / h in 6 seconds.
Standard machine capability is likely to be normal by the house Brabus modification. And in the hands of the tuner through the magnitude of the project is now the engine C-Class Coupe has increased dramatically and now has a power of 800 hp monster. And unfortunately the tuner does not tell what changes occur in the C-Class coupe.
This new work is now named Brabus Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Bullit and no longer rely on the engine configuration 4 cylinder or V6 engine to generate power monster.
Or now you suspect the engine using a V8? Your guess could be wrong, the article is now C-Class Coupe uses a turbocharged V12 engine configuration is capable of generating power 800 hp and 1420 Nm of torque super.
But it seems that only a large torque is limited to 1100 Nm before making a gear transmission loss. Yet the engine's performance is extraordinary, while acceleration from 0-100km / h can now be achieved only with a time of 3.7 seconds. And successfully achieved a top speed now is 370 km / h
Surely now the question arises in every mind is how the fuel consumption? And Brabus has the answer, which is 15.1 liters per 100 km. And car C-Class Coupe Matte Black color now has a fantastic price of around € 449.820 which is equivalent to Rp 4.9 billion.

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Volvo Amazon 1969 Kombi for sale 1 Billion

If you are following the news then the name of the SEMA Show 1969 Volvo Amazon Kombi must have heard. Vintage cars can be seen on his debut when present at SEMA Show 2006 in Las Vegas is a surprise and was able to make the guts of a classic Ferrari shrunk.

This car is the creation of Mattias Vöcks, and reinforced with a petrol engine of the same Swedish supercar Koenigsegg done well on. Amazon Kombi in terms of design standards, Mattias Vöcks quickly compose them into a ferocious monster figure or now with the nickname "Coolest Sweden's Volvo".

1969 Volvo Amazon Kombi has a standard engine volvo 2.8 liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine which has now been modified to death. And these machines are now capable of generating power at 592hp, but from the development of the tuner cars now use E85 fuel (Ethanol) so that its power increased to 788hp with a torque of 980nm.

As you can see from the photo above, the tuner much to change the appearance of a classic car is Volvo. Where the condition of this car comes standard with a 5-door, but now changed with the appearance of 3-door sport. In addition to the system now uses a 6 speed transmission from Getrag, the new differential system, brake system of the Koenigsegg CC8S and also front and rear suspension system which can be arranged.

And as it was delivered Tuesday Carscoop (20/03), the tuner is already laying Vöcks Volvo Amazon Kombi 1969 at mobile.de website for sale. And the prices offered by the tuner is about U.S. $ 109,500 or approximately 1 billion and still can be negotiable. You are interested in buying works of Mattias Vöcks this?

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VW Golf 7 stretcher Version Plug-in Hybrid?

Volkswagen Golf 7, the prototype is still in development stage, is the new plan will be introduced at the Paris Motor Show in September. However, recent information on the spec Golf 7 has begun circulating.


Auto Express magazine in the issue of Februarinya mention that this latest generation VW Golf was to be launched also in the version of the plug-in hybrid. VW reportedly going to marry the 1.4-liter TSI petrol engine with 80 kw electric motor, which is equipped with lithium-ion batteries on the Golf 7.


Golf 7, which is allegedly based on a prototype three-door Golf 6 is claimed to be able to travel a distance of 30 miles only with an electric motor, and only accounted for 46 grams of C02 emissions per kilometer.


Although using Hybrid engines, Golf 7 is still looks like a regular Golf 6. Because the electric motor and batteries are claimed not to interfere with passengers or luggage space.


? Since the position of the machine, we can move forward the wheel over and memendekan the front, which allows us to extend the look of this car, "said the head of VW interior design, Andreas Mindt to Auto Express.


The prototype of this new Golf will use a six-speed transmission twin-clutch to send power to the front wheels. In the interior sector, he also will be equipped with touch-screen panel similar to the iPad on the center console, which allows the driver easy access to different applications through the eight-inch screen.


Plug-in version is planned to be sold in 2014 and will be offered at a price equal to the GTI variant.


In addition to plug-in version, Golf 7 will also be offered in hybrid versions, where customers are also given the latest TDI diesel engine options 1.6 and 2.0 liter capacity, with power ranging from 85 to 185 horsepower.

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VW Introduces Golf GTI Cabrio For Geneva Event

Perhaps you remember last year at the Wörthersee Fest event in Austria, where VW introduced the Golf GTI and Golf Cabrio Cabrio R is still in draft form. A few days ago a special day for VW to introduce Golf GTI Cabrio model that is ready to be produced.

And interesting news is obtained from an automotive magazine in the UK autoexpress, who said that Volkswagen will introduce its latest product to the public next month in the event the Geneva Motor Show. If this is true, it could be the final version of the Volkswagen Golf sixth generation before lifting the cover of the new model which will be held at the Paris Motor Show this fall.

From the first concept model, the Golf GTI Cabrio will use a machine with a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder. And this machine is capable of generating power at 210 hp and capable of producing a torque of 280 Nm at 1,800 rpm rotation.

Volkswagen also said that the Cabrio version of the concept of time also has a performance similar to the GTI variant in general. So with the same performance is believed to be in accelerates from 0-100 km / h can be reached within 7 seconds and top speed around 240 km / h.

Along with the development of the 2.0 TFSI GTI Cabrio will be used, to compensate for engine performance, the body kit is now much more aggressive and sporty look. Plus my legs wearing a set of wheel diameter 19 "five-spoke very cool.

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Toyota Fortuner Still So a Pole in its Segment

Toyota Fortuner is a mainstay in the upper-class sport utility vehicle segment (high SUV) market leader in its segment with a market share of 28.5 percent in 2011.

PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) through a press release received by ANTARA in Jakarta, Wednesday (1 / 2), mentioned in 2011 Fortuner 4x2 sales reached 12,312 units, which is achieved in the first half of 4.826 units and up 55 percent in the second half becomes 7.486 units.

TAM president director Johnny Darmawan acknowledged Fortuner sales increases in the second half of last year along with the launch of Grand New Fortuner in July 2011. "Achieving the Toyota Fortuner in its segment has been confirmed as the toughness that characterized urban SUV vehicles in Jakarta," he said.

Fortuner The first time was first introduced in 2005 only with a variant 2.7AT gasoline and in 2007 increased by the presence of the variant G 2.5 MT Diesel. Then in 2008 cars produced in Indonesia suffered a minor change penyeraran through Fortuner Fortuner 2.5 and in 2009 AT Diesel and Fortuner TRD Sportivo.

Before the present Grand New Fortuner which received an award from the Ministry of Environment as a low-emission cars and fuel-efficient cars, Toyota make small changes in appearance and interior Fortuner in 2010.

Fortuner toughness was also tested in a flashback trip expedition program Marcopolo across continental Europe and Asia, which has been implemented since August 17, 2011 from Jakarta to Venice, Italy in December last.
"Four Toyota Fortuner has led a team exploring 23 countries on 2 continents with over 27,000 traveling in a variety of terrain and weather conditions," he said.

Johnny insisted it shows Toyota Fortuner as local products made in Indonesia has international quality standards, and toughness in a variety of different conditions.
"We are also well apologize to our loyal customers who have been patient waiting for the availability kendaraanya, due to limited supply in 2011," said Johnny.

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Believes Honda Becoming the Best Car 2012 ?

Who will be the best car manufacturers in 2012? Consumer Reports, an independent automotive magazine in New York United States, predicts Honda will be the best.
 

From the results of the survey conducted by Consumer Reports throughout 2011, Honda had pocketed the value 94 as the best brand perception.
 
There are several aspects that form the basis of Consumer Reports ratings determine the best car manufacturers. These aspects are: safety, quality, value, performance, environmentally friendly (green), design (style), and technology (innovation). Based on the aspects of the assessment, Honda scored well on aspects of quality, value, environmentally friendly (green), and safety.
 
Previously, one of the Honda Fit Honda models or are in Indonesia known as the Honda Jazz acquire a title as "Best Value Small Car 2012" from Consumer Reports. Honda Fit won the best value from a total of 200 types of vehicles that enter the list of Consumer Reports analysis.
 
Every year, Consumer Reports conducted a survey to rank the best and the best car manufacturers. Report the results of the investigation and survey levels they do is often used as a reference or a reference by consumers around the world who want to buy a car.

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