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2月22日

Ford Researchers Engineering Big Ideas

Gerhard Schmidt

Ford’s closing the idea gap as it combines Ford engineer’s initiatives and customer vehicle requirements. You can ball your fists and pump it in the air with this research blending. That means, Ford’s got your ideas springing to life. Now, that’s what I call buyer recognition. Anyway, competition and customer expectations are tighter than ever before with the “what if” people in Ford Research and Advanced engineering are no “can do”.

Ford’s putting out its drawing boards as hodgepodge of ideas are colliding ceaselessly. Inflatable seat belts were off, request for efficient hydrogen storage develop battery technologies and create other automotive applications.

I guess the race is on in bringing new technologies and innovations into Ford’s products. Gerhard Schmidt, vice president of Ford Research and Advanced Engineering, contemplates, “Getting to the starting line isn't good enough."

Research and Advanced Engineering is a global endeavor that is systemically networked among all Ford Motor Company brands and regions -- both in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Engineers foresee the future and see what is possible. Whether it is alternative fuels, a new safety design accessory that protects passengers than ever before including that comfort factor, their innovations predict trends and affect customers and products the world over.

According to Ford, their goal is to change the basis of competition by coming out with great innovations, in relevance to the lives of users. At Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering, the work engineers do impacts all aspects of the company's cars and trucks, including safety, emission parts, fuel economy, materials, comfort and convenience, power and performance.

That said, Ford engineers are bringing three specific areas in their workload: safety, sustainability and design. They definitely got us figured out.

2月17日

The 2009 Volkswagen IROC

2009 Volkswagen IROC

The IROC is not your usual billing form or any kind of lease papers if that’s what you’re thinking. It’s an upright, four-seat sporty hatchback from Volkswagen - certainly surprising the world. It is low, wide and muscular with a visual straightness that will hypnotize you into driving it.

Its Volkswagen parts: the rear fenders are so aggressively flared, stainless-steel grille surround, plastic bumperette, cooling ducts for the brakes and integrated exhaust parts.

It has more than meets the eye. More interesting details can be spotted; the way hatch hinges are neatly integrated into the big rear spoiler. Even a car seat seems so fascinating. Its exterior relates to its good rear end and an extended roof.

The IROC makes a turning point due to its style and sophistication because of its designed radiator grille and distinct sensuality.

You can quickly identify this pedigreed sports car by its color – a lime green masterpiece. Watch for its news releases and other information online.

2月16日

Ford Mondeo Pics Released

Ford Mondeo

Excited about how the new Ford Mondeo would look? Well, you are not going to wait any longer. You see, the very first pictures of the new vehicle have already been released despite that the company has scheduled that the vehicle would be making its very first public appearance at the upcoming 2007 Geneva Motor Show.

According to the Ford Company, the new Ford Mondeo is going to give consumers the car that gives style, topnotch technology, and the best dynamics in just one vehicle. And this is not going to come as much of a surprise for the Ford Mondeo, even before it was upgraded has been given accolades and awards and has also been included each year in the top ten favorite cars of the US.

Ford’s chairman and managing director for its British arm, Roeland de Waard, shares, “The exciting new Mondeo is very important to us. It's probably the most elegant car we've ever launched, and it's certainly the most technologically-advanced. Like the S-MAX, Car of the Year 2007, the new Mondeo will attract many new customers to our showrooms as well as delighting our loyal UK customer base.”

So what exactly would the new Ford Mondeo bring? Well, I do know that it could be coming with a new Ford tie rod end and new parts. It would be showing off what the company describes as the Ford kinetic design. It would be seen with the vehicle’s rear lamps that are quite distinct.

As per the interior of the vehicle, you sure would also be feeling the kinetic design that the exterior has. There is a higher beltline and the center console has been created so as to give drivers and passengers easy access and use.

2月10日

Five Years For DaimlerChrysler’s SEATCHECK Program

child safety seats

For five years, DaimlerChrysler has been actively involved in keeping children safe from harm and injuries while riding in a vehicle. They have done this not through the Volvo way of putting in the safest Volvo parts but with their own style.

DaimlerChrysler has got a program and it is called SEATCHECK. This program is meant to educate people about the importance of having child car safety seats. After all, crashes and collisions still remain to be the number reason why children get killed.

Deb Morrissett is the Chrysler Group’s VP for regulatory affairs and she emphasizes, “A properly installed child safety seat could be the difference between life and serious injury for a child. Many of these serious injuries can be prevented with the proper use of child safety seats, but many parents and caregivers simply are not aware that their child's seat is installed incorrectly.”

Indeed, education is a powerful tool to let people know about the importance of having child safety car seats. DaimlerChrysler is indeed doing ways so as to let people be conscious about such an issue and let them take the right road towards keeping child passengers safe and sound.

2月6日

2008 Saturn Astra replaces its Ion counterpart

 

Saturn has done it again. This vehicle is a highly efficient roadster but excitement has doubled over for auto fanatics. Why? I’m talking, of course about global cars such as this Saturn model. But what is Saturn Astra really like? Aside from its enhanced Saturn parts, it’s a good bet aside from seeing it as an attractive, fun, and classy little car for trendsetters.

The 2008 Saturn Astra engine is composed of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 145 hp; 2.2-liter four-cylinder, 175 hp; 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and 205 hp. Here are the estimated Saturn Astra figures:

Transmission: Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Length x width x height: 167.3 x 69.0 x 57.5 in Wheelbase: 102.9 in Curb weight: 2546 lb Safety equipment: Dual front airbags; anti-lock brakes, stability control, curtain airbags optional Major standard equipment: Power windows/locks/mirrors; OnStar; AM/FM/CD player Warranty: Three years/36,000 miles

More information will be released after this February 2007’s Chicago Auto show.

2月2日

nCode Chosen By Peugeot

PSA Peugeot Citroen

Car maker PSA Peugeot Citroen has chosen nCode International to be the group with which they would be working with so as to test their products. nCode would be sharing with Peugeot their ICE-flow GlyphWorks 4.0 which is a software and it would be used to actually test and check the company’s products for reliability and durability.  

It was not an easy task for Peugeot for they had to try out the software for one year before they had finally decided that such a program could help out the company in terms of production and manufacturing. They did say that GlyphWorks from nCode is quite a powerful software despite it being easy to use. The program could also, perhaps, assist the company in creating more products like performance parts and efficient diesel programmers for their vehicles.  

“nCode’s software provides PSA Peugeot Citroën with an easy-to-use, standard solution powerful enough to process and manage over 800 gigabytes of data from different sources such as proving grounds, customer monitoring sites, and laboratory test rigs. We expect to realize significant productivity gains from accelerated testing, thus lowering our costs, as well as faster processing speed by being able to upload test data into an ASAM ODS data base,” proffers Jacques Mercier who is from Peugeot.  

On the side of nCode, its CEO, Brian Dabell, says, “nCode is delighted to have been chosen by PSA Peugeot Citroën. As a leading European manufacturer, PSA Peugeot Citroën had a number of unique requirements which I am pleased nCode could meet. This further illustrates how nCode’s products are well aligned to customer needs, and underscores the unique value that GlyphWorks provides.”  

Sneak Preview of 2008 Models from Automobile Mag



A section form Automobile Magazine’s website displayed sneak preview of a list of the future 2008 model year vehicles. Some of these models are not yet released by their respective manufacturers. Check this list of 2008 models from Automobile Mag.

2008 Aston Martin Rapide
2008 Audi Q5
2008 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
2008 Audi R8
2008 Audi Roadjet
2008 Audi S3
2008 Audi TT Convertible
2008 BMW 130i
2008 BMW 3-Series Convertible
2008 BMW M3
2008 BMW X3 Hybrid
2008 Buick Enclave
2008 Buick Lacrosse Super
2008 Cadillac CTS
2008 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid
2008 Chrysler Firepower
2008 Chrysler Minivan
2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
2008 Chrysler Town & Country
2008 Dodge Avenger
2008 Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan
2008 Dodge Magnum
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
2008 Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale
2008 Ford Escape
2008 Ford Fairlane
2008 Ford Five Hundred
2008 Ford Focus
2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
2008 Honda Accord
2008 Infiniti G35 Coupe
2008 Jaguar S-type
2008 Jaguar XF
2008 Jeep Gladiator Concept
2008 Kia Cee'd
2008 Kia Rondo
2008 Lamborghini LP640 Murciélago Roadster
2008 Lexus IS-F
2008 Lincoln MKS
2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-class
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLE-class
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL420 Bluetec diesel
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Bluetec Hybrid
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Prototype
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Sportback
2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
2008 Nissan Cube
2008 Nissan Rogue
2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R
2008 Pontiac G6 GXP
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP
2008 Porsche 911 GT2
2008 Porsche Cayenne Base, S, and Turbo
2008 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
2008 Rolls-Royce Coupe
2008 Saturn Vue
2008 Saturn Vue XR
2008 Scion tC
2008 Scion xB
2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe and Cabriolet
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
2008 Subaru Legacy
2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
2008 Volkswagen Golf R32
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan Clean Diesel
2008 Volvo XC60

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