Porsche 911 Turbo

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To understand the evolution of Porsche 911 Turbo, you should reflect on what happened at the Paris Motor Show in 1974. At that time, many were confused and wondered why Porsche decided to build a super sports car in the world when facing difficult times.

Porsche 911 turbo engine comes with the features of modern fuel injection.

They consider these models as a car built at the wrong time and that is not accurate. However, all doubt was finally answered when it is seen successfully optimize the ratio between input and output efficiently.

Now, the concept of efficiency and performance is translated into a more intelligent manner through lifting the name of the same model, the latest Porsche 911 Turbo. It puts a new benchmark in the car segment

super sport with the best technology innovations, including new and additive talaan revision of aspects of design bantuknya.

All the main features of 911 Turbo upgraded significantly, including fuel savings, more light, fast and dynamic driving the intensified.

Affect aspects of fuel consumption and dynamic performance, the best model in the family 911 produced at the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen Germany was actually already in the seventh generation. Debut is the first Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany in September last year.

Turbo engine

PORSCHE model cabriolet looks more elegant with the roof closed to open sold at RM1.43 million.

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The main features that must be dealt course units bersesaran 3.8 liter engine and is capable of generating a new power up to 500 bhp. All new turbo engine was the first in the 35 years comes with modern features such as direct fuel injection, turbo pendesak exclusive Porsche with variable turbine geometry and VarioCam Plus.

As an option, six-cylinder engine that can be matched for the first time with the twin-clutch gearbox (Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, PDK) Porsche seven-speed. Models equipped with the PDK also fitted with new steering design paddle shifter as the successor to the button system used previously.

Not only that, 911 Turbo successfully reduced the production of carbon dioxide by 18 percent compared to previous models. Depending on the configuration of a 911, it only requires between 11.4 to 11.7 liters for 100 kilometers far reaching perbatuan if measured using the standard injection system EU5. Much more interesting when looking at performance that could accelerate from static point to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.4 seconds.

In another development, Porsche Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. signed letter of intent (Letter of Intent) Sime Darby to appoint as sole and exclusive importer for Porsche cars in Malaysia.

Cooperation that specifies that Sime Darby would be responsible for the aspects of the importation, distribution, sales, marketing and public relations services after sales to the brand. Sime Darby also has the right to appoint a distributor and service center.

The company is expected to officially take responsibility from Jaseri Automotive Group Sdn. Ltd. by the end of the first quarter of this year. According to Managing Director of Porsche Asia Pacific, Christer Ekberg, his pleasure to welcome new partners into the family of Porsche Asia Pacific.

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"We believe the team at Sime Darby is the best choice to develop the same brand of Porsche in Malaysia. Porsche Asia Pacific is also pleased that Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir will remain as a shareholder in this new collaboration. It sure can ensure the smooth transition was Porsche customers, "said Ekberg.

Porsche Center Glenmarie will remain as a center for sales and service activities, while adding service centers Porsche made in order to provide the best existing and new customers.

"Sime Darby excited for the opportunity to add a Porsche car brand in our line. Malaysia will be the second representative was to represent our brand as the Porsche with Porsche Center in New Zealand," said Executive Vice President Motors Division of Sime Darby, Datuk Lee Lawrence

NISSAN SYLPHY

Sylphy simply believed as a model that could meet the expectations of each owner.

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Distribution Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Ltd. (ETCM) today introduced the Multimedia Navigation System with built-in features that user-friendly interface and interactive.

System also is equipped with various functions that the menu is an option on the Nissan Sylphy models. With this option, the Sylphy became the first medium-size Sedan models in Malaysia that offers a built-in navigation system updates and interesting.

Navigation Package Sylphy (Sylphy Navigation Package) technology that uses GPS (Global Positioning System) and digital maps. It provides display Junction junction in the form of three-dimensional (3D) is easily understood and building scenery for 2.5D indicator towards more detailed and clear.

System that offers a simple and user-friendly functions to identify the targeted destination. It includes addresses, areas near, interesting locations (Point of Interest, POI), search date, category, favorite places, dam coordinates postal code (only for Singapore).

Coverage map is Malaysia and Singapore. The language also includes English, malaysian language, Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai, Japanese and Korean.

Navigation system that also functions as a reverse camera with night view feature that is activated automatically once the car revest.

Sylphy Navigator also supports multimedia features like music players and movies via SD card and USB drive. Touch screen LCD WVGA (800 x 480) size of seven inches with the actual color (16.7M colors) display offers a high quality to meet the needs of entertainment in your vehicle.

Option navigation system makes Sylphy more prominent than any competitor.

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"Through this option Multimedia Navigation System which provides smart technology and security combined with entertainment and excitement in one affordable package, Sylphy will be a difficult choice ignored by consumers," said ETCM executive director Datuk Dr. Ang Bon Beng.

Nissan Sylphy using aluminum engine completely, MR20DE matched with Xtronic continuously Variable Transmission (CVT-X) third generation. Combination that provides a smooth and powerful acceleration, in addition to impressive fuel savings.

Price Sylphy Nissan Navigation System with Multimedia on the road starting from RM120, 380.00 and comes with three years warranty or perbatuan 100,000 km (whichever came first). Price includes insurance, road tax, registration fee and ownership claim. It is only valid for Peninsular Malaysia only.

Map and software updates are free for the first two years. More information, please contact Alex Yaul advisory products at 012-723 2323 or visit www.sylphy.com.my / navi

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PEUGEOT 308

PEUGEOT 308 Turbo you can have with a price of RM113, 888 per unit with three years warranty or perbatuan reach 100.000 kilometers.

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Acknowledged that since the IT subsidiary of  Malay, Naza Group took over the brand of car manufacturers from France, the living image shrink the dead do not want to obsess over this seems a little removed successfully.

Start Peugeot appointed as official distributor in Malaysia in January 2008, Nasim Sdn. Ltd. can be deemed capable of increasing the popularity through various Peugeot models added output.

Performance Nasim indeed be proud of. Decentralization, the company's sales last year covers 86 percent of Peugeot sales in the ASEAN region.

Determination is further strengthened by the presence of Deputy Director of International Operations Automobiles Peugeot, Nicholas Wertans single conference briefing and introduction of latest identity logo in Kuala Lumpur recently.

Wertans acknowledge that the Malaysian market is important for Peugeot. Hence, various strategies have been designed to compete again in the Asia Pacific region.

For example the Naza factory in Gurun, Kedah as a manufacturing hub model right hand Drive in ASEAN, in addition to Peugeot vehicles exported to Thailand and Indonesia.

Executive Chairman Joint Naza Group, BC BC Nasarudin Nasimuddin told Nasim will introduce four new models of the Peugeot 308CC, 508, RCZ and T33. T33 model sedan is expected to start installed in October.

While the market is still considered Peugeot niche, Acceptance of local consumers still encouraging. Compact Model 308 Turbo that I have time to test drive at the end of last week is no exception.

At first glance, outward appearance is typical of a 308 Turbo Peugeot made compact, neat and attractive. Division monopolized by a pair of light before the main large, chrome-colored logo other than the prominent, wide radiator grill and a pair of square fog lamps.

Dominated by black, the material used in all the internal machinery that is visible enough qualified and able to withstand the tropical weather without any problems.

At the top center console, digital display is set illumination the orange display various information such as time, temperature outside the vehicle and radio channels.

Appearances 308 Turbo is a typical compact-made Peugeot neat and attractive.

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In such a price point audio control buttons on the steering should have, as many cheaper models in the market have the feature. However, I appreciate the updates display boards, audio and other buttons are easily operated Air Conditioning.

Four analog meters with background white surrounding the digital display on the use of gasoline also make appearances internal 308 Turbo that become more fresh.

As not much difference with the audio units in the model of Renault, six-speaker unit that will 'dumb' a few seconds when you switch between radio channels. Quality sound result not disappoint. Plus the level of NVH that can be said to be still good even when the car was gliding at a speed exceeding 150 kilometers per hour.

Are you sure you smile with the performance offered by the engine unit Turbo High Pressure (THP), inline four cylinder, DOHC 16-valve with VVT systems (Variable Valve Timing). Why? Once the foot pedal pressing oil, power is sent to the front wheel can be felt significantly without forced.

Proven capability when bent and curved path along the hilly Stretching along the expressway raya Karak heading to Kuantan, Pahang.

For me, the engine jointly developed between PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW are also available on the MINI Cooper S model was quite responsive. At once makes driving less than three hours was so exciting.

While only matched with four-speed automatic gearbox, gear ratio distribution in the arc of his powers well enough. his Gear quickly reduced if more power needed for climbing or cutting the vehicle in front.

It Triptonic system Porsche offers gear in auto, manual or sport mode. But the only place in the D mode is satisfactory. Moreover, only four have the gear, so it is not too exciting.

As a performance-oriented vehicles, the operation offered by the 308 Turbo can be as good. Handle precise even feel the body roll when taking corners in high speed rarely occur.

Recipient in recognition of five star Euro NCAP safety testing is also laden with security systems. Six air bags, ABS braking system, EBD, EBA and ESP, in addition to dynamic stability control (DSC) and the power of attraction control (ASR) will make every driver feel more confident to explore the ability of real 308 Turbo.

However, there are some things I like about the 308 Turbo. May seem trivial, but it is slightly influenced by the occupants to safety.

Iluminasi orange digital display shows information such as time, temperature outside the vehicle and radio channels.

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Since the doors are unlocked automatically as soon as you press the brake to turn the engine or after reaching a certain speed, so you should do manually.

Another, for those who highly medium, it is impossible for you to view  mirror front end, especially when double. Therefore, the expertise to prevent from scratches or the car does not violate any constraints is very critical indeed.

Peugeot 308 Turbo can you have on the price of RM113, 888 per unit with a three-year warranty and miles reach 100.000 kilometers (whichever came first). More attractive, new units 308 Turbo comes with panoramic roof that simply elegant.

Five colors can be selected that is black, silver, red, white and gold to suit your characters.

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HONDA CRV

Technically, the third-generation model of the popular Honda SUV is the first version can be purchased legally through HMSB.

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This time, I 'borrow' CR-V to travel far - from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Before submitting the key, Anna Ng from Malaysia told Honda that I was the last person to test the car before it is sent to a number of routine repairs and service. As usual I have been driving the school van is, reverse the damage detection is not a major problem.

Stone shows CR-V has been driven more than 60.000 kilometers (km). Bergegar little engine, I suspect may have been crossing the engine vibrate or have a rubber bushing must be replaced. For a vehicle that 'elected' into a car driving test, it was 'well used' said the white man.

Actually used for testing, Honda has never been stingy in providing various activities for the media, including the CR-V is beaten into a race car Slalom. So lifetime wear and tear the car should be shorter if you follow logic batuannya hatta.

If rock is translated into daily travel, it can be aged between two years, half to three years. If the stones are dinisbahkan with the use of hardy, it may be three or four years old.

I see it as something positive because if outside the country, author of popular automotive models are usually given through specific testing program for a year. It is good to see the development of the car used during the year.

In fact, it is also very practical in the real world because usually a new car should not cause any problems. Continuous testing and periodic reports can tell readers how the development of the car. For example the cost of services, problems that may arise and performance when the car has reached the level of premature.

Well, we turn to the CR-V. True, it is not a new car. Model was launched more than a year ago and is third-generation CR-V in the Honda family. Model first introduced in 1996, built using the same platform with the sixth-generation Civic models.

MODEL maintain this reputation SUV Honda machinery that has a neat design.

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At that time, it was only available in version Recond. While both generations was launched in 2002. It is an era of transition between Oriental Holdings, Honda franchise holder in Malaysia to Honda Malaysia Sdn. Ltd. (HMSB). Technically, it became the first version that can be purchased legally through HMSB.

Third-generation CR-V SUV is to uphold his reputation as the most updated aspects of design in class. Storey front bumper behind the pillar and lean enough to produce an SUV sporty. It continues to distinguish the two previous models. Body contour lines and aerodynamic roof built. I think Honda DNA was successfully translated through design.

If by competition in a category, CR-V Xtrail compete with Nissan, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. First there is Mitsubishi Outlander.

While Toyota Fortuner, Chevrolet Captiva, SsangYong Rexton, SsangYong Actyon, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and the Ford Escape is in a different league though price matching.

Like the two previous generations, CR-V received as a comfortable SUV driven. However, most automotive writers agree that they lack power. 2.0 engine that has claimed it as less of a 150ps. When traffic stop n go, CR-V is very outstanding. But when you want to climb the hill and cut the vehicle in front of the engine have to work hard.

I think the distance between the gear ratio positions three and four is too much. I am not an engineer, but typically such talaan is to ensure the economical use of fuel. Not denied, travel 500 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu with input RM75 petrol quite satisfactory.

CR-V offers a comfortable driving because the point of view that high.

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What good if it is paired with the 2.4 engine Accord, or at least K20 DOHC engine with five-speed transmission. Perhaps the power to climb and accelerate better. At least for users like me who had to return to the village nearly 50 fruit timber trucks and buses on the way to intercepted.

In addition, everything good only for this SUV. But for Honda engineers, they never compromise on handling. Handling was not concerned how fast you can bypass the branch, it also bersangkut-link with comfort.

Not many realize or appreciate the fact that Honda vehicles since the first paired with the MultiLink system. Including for their largest van, LaGreat.

When fully independent rear suspension link from the left and right, the violation of holes and uneven road to slow the effects of direct passengers inside. Complex multi-link system also makes CR-V range of a car driven wine. In fact it is better because the high angle views.

NVH levels that are typical of machinery like the other competitors. There is no advantage that can be expected in the SUV class. Engine vibration and wind Desiran menjengah begin in as early as 110 km per hour.

Unlike the design of a car, distance relief wheel, tire size and vehicle geometry makes it difficult to build SUVs that really quiet. If you want really quiet, just like a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne.

Angle and driving equipment in the cabin switch controller is typical Honda. It is easily accessible and simple. Place goods store also. Space drink bottles, a former store small items such as Smart Tag and other key lies in the middle of the door pocket.

VEHICLE is equipped enough luggage space area.

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Space bagasinya also broad enough for two bags clothing size 30 inches, two golf bags and a wheelchair.

I love to see how HMSB their market position. Not denied, the selling price of their cars competitive. Jazz? I think the premium too. That may be a pattern of different markets. However, if earlier, you had to save a desire to have other Civic and Accord cars, Honda Malaysia to meet one for each network, from a city car, Jazz, Sedan C and D, midi MPV, SUV and MPV models full Odyssey.

The reality, they do not want to overlook any segment. Did you know that Malaysia is the first country outside Japan to get market model Civic Type R? Story is almost the same as BMW Malaysia offering full network model. From 1 Series models until X5 and Z4, far left their competitors Auto Bavaria and Sapura Auto.

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