Hyundai Mulls New Canada Plant

reported that Hyundai, the possibility of a new production plant in Canada will be considered if the brand sets its growth trend. "Canada should, where our volumes grow to the point we have a system we would investigate. Hyundai chairman and chief executive of Germany, "said Steve Kelleher. But, he warned," for producers a real desire to grow revenues and built equipment to meet this growth, but it too fast you lose focus on what you have, where you are in the first place and quality. "goodness, what could he possibly referring to?

Mr. Kelleher said material and the reflection that if the market share of Hyundai, growing by 10-15%, would be sufficient to make a profitable investment. Hyundai is not far from this goal, the share rose 6% to 7.5% of one years ago. And it was not only produces Hyundai Hyundai also have a positive impact on adding more dealers across Canada that a good experience for growth. "Hyundai is sustainable revenue growth," said Kelleher. Auto Manufacturers in Canada had a game plan better by now, because Hyundai is not waiting for anyone.

JDM cars a big hit among Malaysians

JDM stands for Japan domestic market, and as the term suggests, are for Japanese cars JDM consumption. There is no chance that the local dealer would get a green light from the Japanese customers to bring in cars like the Toyota Caldina Estima or Alphard MPV and how popular they are - and where all Klang Valley will see motorists, they are very Most, however. Here we take a look at a few models of JDM Naza introduces world, with their Chinese New Year Sale type as we do.

The Toyota Caldina is one of the "hot car" for some time. Although in general have, not on cars in Malaysia, the real estate-style body shape captured has not hindered the popularity of the Caldina here. It is the sporty design and the rarity factor, though not so rare now! In addition to the GT-4-turbo model, the ZT is the variant Caldinas on the street. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine 2.0-liter engine with 150 hp and 200 Nm of torque. The 1AZ-FSE engine is a twin-cam unit with direct injection VVT-i Toyota system into a four-speed automatic transmission paired. Toyota 4WD and FF versions sell well in Japan, but many of the presented ZTS of the latter.

The Toyota Alphard requires very little introduction. Measured by the number on the street, we see that the number was the most popular big Estima MPV imported from Japan celebrated. It has become a status symbol and standard bearer for many wealthy family households. Sent here in different configurations, you can choose from seven or eight-seat versions, with one or two doors and several electric motors - the best known are the 2.4-liter variant. The latest 2008 model introduced by Naza World with business-class-style single middle row of seats, a dynamic-looking front end and a choice of a 2.4-liter VVT-i with Super CVT-i or 3, 5-liter V6 engine with Dual VVT-i 6-speed Super ECT auto.

Alphard VIP-style boxy or too heavy for you? The soft, flowing form of the Estima was a good alternative. Sharing much of the Alphard's creature comforts, including the captain seats and entertainment system, the Estima in a number of years of construction, configurations and versions, the 2.4-liter models, the fully loaded 3.5 V6 models. Launched in 2006, the latest generation Estima comes with a beaked nose and back "line in the middle.

While popular imported Toyota MPVs, there are alternatives for those who do not want to follow the trend. Nissan Elgrand is a large and ill-looking MPV, and even more celebrity-watching Boxie than Alphard. The Nissan is easy due to its massive chrome grille, which also recognized at Elgrand black. The Elgrand comes with a choice of 2.5-liter or 3.5-liter V6 engines, both from the award-winning VQ-series. Most of here from the "Highway Star" and "Rider" versions.

This MPV's offer comfort and luxury in abundance, but to be honest, they are not as exciting strictly for riders who can choose to ride Honda Odyssey Absolute. The Odyssey is a different approach to the large MPV segment, with a low slung body (like a larger car), while no compromises in one room. The absolute version is the range topper with a stronger version of the K24A engine. Here is the DOHC i-VTEC engine generates 197 hp and 232 Nm of torque, is introduced to more than 158 hp and 218 Nm from the standard model of Honda Malaysia.

Finally, the Nissan GT-R. Although not a Japan-only model, it is not officially sold in Malaysia and are looking for hands on the performance of the largest car importers like Japan Naza World. The GT-R has an excellent reputation for its performance, the super cars eclipse can cost much more. Nissan hero of a hand-powered built twin-turbo V6 engine with 480 hp and 580 Nm. Power goes to all four wheels via an activated double-clutch gear and a sophisticated 4WD system.

These cars and more JDM models are available to Naza World, with its Chinese New Year promotional offer for 30% discount on standard prices. Since the selection units are in high demand, it will be good to pay the Na Auto Mall (in PJ to visit along the Federal Highway Research Institute), even if only to admire the collection of cars and some are very rare. The promotion ends on 6 February, which is this Saturday. Prices are after the jump.

Toyota Caldina ZT (R) 2005 RM132, 000
Toyota Caldina ZT (R) 2006 RM138, 000
Toyota Estima 2.4 Prem (A/7S) 2005 NFL RM153, 000
Honda Odyssey Absolute 2.4 (R) 2005 RM163, 000
Toyota Caldina GT4 (R) 2005 RM166, 000
Toyota Estima 2.4 Aeras 2006 RM203, 890
Toyota Estima 2.4 Aeras S & G 2006 rm208, 890
Toyota Previa 2.4 (R) 2007 rm208, 890
Toyota Estima 2.4 G 2006 RM211, 890
Toyota Estima 2.4 Aeras 2007 RM218, 890
Nissan Elgrand 3.5 (R) 2005 RM218, 890
Toyota Estima 2.4 Aeras S & G 2007 RM223, 890
Toyota Estima 2.4 G 2007 RM228, 890
Toyota Estima 2.4 Aeras 2008 RM233, 890
Toyota Estima 2.4 Aeras S & G 2008 RM238, 890
Toyota Estima 2.4 G 2008 rm243, 890
Nissan GT-R 3.8 (NFL) (R) 2007 RM5XX, XXX
Nissan GT-R 3.8 (NFL) (R) 2008 RM5XX, XXX

Peugeot 207 S16 celebrates IRC domination

Peugeot is dominated by the Intercontinental Rally Challenge last for three years with the S2000 rally car 207, and most recently wrapped Briton Kris Meeke in the 2009 season in style, as for myself share in 2009 IRC drivers. In honor of the victory (and sell more cars) Peugeot UK has 207 Special Edition S16, which is limited to 250 examples made.

Based on the three-door Sport 1.6 VTi 207, the S16 provides a complete 207 RC Cup Bodykit is front and rear spoilers, side skirts and rear diffuser for pseudo ", 17" Hockenheim alloy SP Sport mesh grille, dark rear windows of 207 GTi, special interior badge, signed by Kris Meeke and of course - Rally vinyl graphics that simulate Meeke's IRC wins 207 S2000. decals combines elements in the Union Jack and Peugeot lion, they are not happy with the lid of the flag and as a race car does. Not everyone will love, so they can have their S16 Bianca in pure white.

Maximum speed of 200 km / h, 0-100 km / h up to 10.7 seconds is not really playing the SS speed, but hey, at least you'll feel like a champion behind the wheel!

Another image after the jump.

TTAC’s Complete Guide To Toyota’s Gas Pedals: Teardown, Pictures, Toyota’s Fix, Analysis

Here TTAC and only complete web directory of Toyota gas pedals (for now), tear downs, photos, analysis, explanation, and to determine shim of comments all together in one portal:

Part 1: Exclusive: TTAC also take two gas pedals Toyota: unhide both recalled, CTS pedal assembly and free recall, Denso pedal assembly. Note: Assumptions and conclusions in this first layer is missing a more complete understanding of the importance of friction aspect of the arm unit CTS.

Part 2: Toyota Gas Fix explanation - exclusive photos: Describes the proposed set of Toyota's recall, CTS accelerator assembly, with detailed photos and graphics. Explain the importance of meeting the hand rubbing its limitations.

Part 3: Simulation of Toyota accelerator Fix - Friction is reduced by too much?: TTAC simulates the adjustment required for assembly of Toyota recalled, CTS pedal, and notes how the solution changes the degree of friction, and possible unintended outcomes. With detailed pictures

Part 4: Why should I replace the flawed Superb Toyota Denso accelerator pedal CTS: Detailed analysis with pictures of two meetings pedal explanation of why you feel Denso in design and appeal to the fact that all CTS pedal pedal replaced with Denso .

Part 5: Toyota pedal is TTAC Shim Fix: In a best-Stop Solution Gap: solution out of Toyota here with detailed photographs, which document the entire Toyota to establish our comments.
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First official pix of new Kia Sportage

New Kia Sportage

We have already seen how the new Kia Sportage looks in the eyes, because the patent for the EU in the middle of last month, but here are the first official photos of Kia's teaser that they on their Kia Buzz blog.

And an orange and a silver car appeared. Is teasing as in North America and Europe spec Spec. In North America-Spec is an orange light, as required by law (pictured above), while in Europe-Spec is very clear lenses. Looks pretty good, as smaller and stronger version of the Sorento!

The new Sportage will be longer, lower and wider than the previous generation model. It will also be a longer wheelbase will likely be transformed into a more spacious interior and plusher ride. It will premiere at the Geneva show in March.

Check the jump for the full pix.

TrueDelta On The Toyota Recall

In recent months the media has been increasingly critical of Toyota and its actions, has become an unintended acceleration crisis. Ralph Nader recently joined the battle, charging that Toyota lost control of the process of quality control. Is it? Is this crisis, indicating a decline in Toyota? If the (cause?) Cause of unintended acceleration caught during the development of cars? I'm not so sure. Once the cars are in the hands of customers, which is a different question, and one for all manufacturers can and should learn.

To step back from a call to see what the payback facts.

First, when the time for quality control are clear distance, Toyota will have soon after the reports of unexpected acceleration starts rolling in. They are not. In the first place back in October 2009, she recalled, and accused of Floor Mats. Then, in January 2010, she recalled, and accused the throttle mechanism. If you start with the assumption that the mechanism is flawed CTS, you can blame. But I suspect that if we were told the meeting that Denso is the problem, we could not find fault with it. This is a Rorschach test, with spare parts. Even now some cases and historical review shows that none of them is the real problem, and said that the problem could be in software. Of course, all three be true, these reasons are not mutually exclusive.

So the source of the problem is not easy to find, even if Toyota is aware of the problem. The opening is during development, if they do not know about the problem and not looking for the source, would be very unlikely.

So, how likely it is that Toyota could learn about the problems during development? At this point the media is Toyota owners fear that they would take control of their cars will lose at some point. The human mind is wired for 150-person Community. So if you hear something bad happened to someone else, he concludes that "I'm next." Truth: over 5400000 cars were recalled for a problem that is about 2000 times reported. Even assuming that the problem was about ten times each time they are reported, we have something that happens in one of every 250 cars in an accident which results in perhaps one of every 5000 vehicle.

Unfortunately, Mr. Nader, but something that occurs in one of every 250 cars, and only if we assume that 90% of the cases reported, no sign of a common goal of quality.

For this rare problem, you need a few hundred cars to test, perhaps several thousand cars. Well, these days, many car manufacturers build fewer physical prototypes than before. Widely used for testing encountered in the real world takes place in computer simulations. I doubt anyone still based on even one hundred pre-production "alpha" prototypes. Dozens, perhaps. And for all we know some or even most of the prototypes may have Denso parts.

Of course some parts are more critical than others, and they should be investigated more thoroughly. 1980 warned the collapse of the Audi, a car manufacturer needs to check a component, which may very well lead to unintended acceleration. When two components are used, then both should be tested. And that's not enough for the prototype parts manufactured with production tooling test tested. Finally, if something is unlikely to do engineering, but the dealer or the owner can not be done by installing incorrect Floor Mats-test, which even then.

Undoubtedly, every automaker is also to some extent. Can anyone more than Toyota? Without the benefit of post we expect Toyota to have more tests done than it did? I personally have no idea. I strongly suspect that even the overall test system can not manage to find a problem with the pedal assembly, and virtually every other automaker could be completed by Toyota, where it is now.

In Floor Mats, on the other hand, one of those things, engineers can not be considered because they often assume that the vehicle is used as intended, and that operator error is not their problem. We are used to this by the Germans. Obviously affects the Japanese and American engineers, as well.

Moving on ... once production starts a few hundred "pilot" cars are paid to employees to drive and note any problems. This leads to the third piece of the puzzle: how much time the car must be tested before a problem occurs. This is clearly isn't 'a problem that occurs when the car is driven, or even during the first 10,000 miles.

During development, only a few prototypes to move more than a couple of one thousand miles. And almost nobody in the establishment of experimental auto accumulate more than a few one thousand miles before being sold to dealers as "executive demonstrations." Compressed development schedules involved. Led by Toyota, automakers spend a few months to develop a car than they used to. That means less time to be a problem during the prototype testing.

Put all the pieces together and every problem that a small percentage of the car reached after these cars are on track for a while probably not be detected during development of the car.

Of course, there still smoking gun: it may be that someone has noticed this problem some acceleration in Toyota, and has decided not to conduct or attempted to chase and were blocked by other individuals within the company. But still no hint.

Moving product and Toyota was still guilty. Pedal recall includes one five years old model, the 2005 Avalon. Some of the reported cases in 2005 Camrys (although not included in the pedal Recall). Even if a problem that a small percentage of these cars become not arise during development, clearly began appearing once in a hundred thousand cars were in the hands of customers. Dealers should be aware of numerous cases of unintended acceleration in 2007 or 2008, maybe even in 2005.

Which system has to the owners of Toyota vehicles to be tested for learning problems and quickly develop engineering solutions for them? Judging from the reactions of True Delta car reliability survey, Toyota has a generally good job of identifying and fixing common problems in the beginning of the model run. Which is why Toyota generally continue to perform well in reliability surveys. Common problems are caught and fixed. If Toyota has not lost control of the quality.

But the system is not in this particular case, that is not connected to a common problem. Why? Is there a system of Toyota is much less attention to the rare problems, even if they can cause fatal accidents? Is there a way cars less close after the first year or two of ownership? Each of these may be a factor. But if someone asks these questions?

These are questions not only for Toyota. All manufacturers have a feature of the current Toyota as a wake-up call for their use of the rare but potentially fatal, owners of cars have problems, a thorough investigation into these problems and then fixing them to improve.

The Winners: Subaru Up 28%, VW Up 41.4%, Audi Up 37.9%, Mercedes Up 45.3%

Volkswagen and Audi combined for one hell of a month, with total turnover of 40 per cent. In the beetle returned something, but still Jettas VWOA oil for bread. The Audi in combination A4/A5/Q5 combined two-thirds mark in January 6510 sales. 's Subaru Impreza and Forester are few of their number in 2009, but the new Legacy / Outback duo was more than 100 percent. Mercedes had a strong board in January not only tired SLK, CLK, CLS and CL to grow sales. Also, 156 people bought the R-Class, the Mon

Felipe Massa stars in Ferrari 599XX shakedown 2010

In 599XX is one of the most extreme car Ferrari, along with fellow model FXX-XX. Making its debut in Geneva last year shows, the 599XX is made for the song, but an official game, which means that unlimited and approval by the regulatory restrictions or limitations. This 700 hp Bolter, with Ferrari's own words "a true technology lab, which contains the best technology from Ferrari.

In 599XX has finally released their debut song, driven by none other than the driver of the Formula 1 Scuderia's Felipe Massa. The Brazilian driver 599XX satisfied customers and members of the Ferrari Corse Clienti program (individual race Ferrari) at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, where seven cars around the circuit. After a few laps Felipe said: "I've really enjoyed testing this car, I think it is very powerful and has exceptional stability. Whereas it is scheduled for a song is really easy to drive."

Ferrari will organize customer events at tracks in America, Europe and Asia with 599XX. My guess is that the Asian leg will be in Shanghai to coincide with F1 racing. I was in a Ferrari A1GP race in Shanghai and conduct an event FXX, which sounded absolutely ballistic! More pictures after the jump.