2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

The new Mitsubishi Lancer GTS The changes affect the Lancer GTS, the racy top-of-the-line model, which gets a bigger engine -- 2.4 liters and 168 horsepower, versus 2.0 liters and 152 hp for DE and ES models and the 2008 GTS. Outside, the boy-racer theme returns with a body kit and a big trunk spoiler. Does the new engine make the Lancer GTS a true sportser? Pros Strong engine Racy styling (if that's your thing) Decent fuel economy Cons Bargain-bin interior bits Description GTS gets bigger engine than other Lancer models, similar to the old-shape Lancer Ralliart Slots in above DE and ES, below turbocharged Ralliart and Evolution models Price range: $18,640 - $23,190 Price as tested: $20,390 EPA fuel...

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Proton Satria Neo CPS

Satria Neo CPS The Campro CPS engine is finally in the Proton Satria Neo, something that many have been eagerly waiting for. The CPS is essentially a Campro engine with a few updates and a variable valve lift system called CPS as well as a variable intake manifold (VIM) system. These additions help push up power to 125 PS at 6,500rpm and 150Nm of torque at 4,500rpm, figures which are up from the standard Campro’s 110hp and 148Nm. The car’s front and rear track has also been updated. While the Proton Satria Neo had a front and rear track of 1,470mm for both, the Satria Neo CPS H-Line has a narrower front track at 1,467mm and a wider rear track 1,483mm. We didn’t managed to get hold of a Proton engineer to ask this question but we did manage...

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Strut Bars For Your Viva

One of the most common upgrades on a modified car is mounting Strut Bars. A Strut Bar (also known as strut tower bar or strut brace) is designed to tie the two opposing strut towers together as a single solid unit. The purpose of a strut tower bar is to reduce flex that these towers experience during hard cornering. When taking a turn a car's strut towers normally flex, resulting in bodyflex and losing some traction.As Strut Tower Bars are designed to keep your strut towers from flexing, they distribute the pressure applied to one strut tower when taking a turn to both towers instead of just one....

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Perodua Viva Performance Spring By Pro - Ride

Below are the image of Perodua Viva using Pro - Ride Performance Springs!You should consider the best parts for your viva..Cool ...

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daihatsu storia X4 Versus Perodua Kelisa

The Storia X4 was developed by Daihatsu as a base model for domestic use in motorsport events. Accordingly, luxury items such as air-conditioning, electric windows etc were removed to keep the weight of the car to minimal levels (although power steering was a cost option). Production began on April 10th 1998, and ceased on 31st January 2004. In this time, only 829 cars were produced. Daihatsu did not produce the cars through normal production for sale, and all cars were special order only, and were only available in white.The base car started with a derivative of the 660cc JB-DET engine, and is a 4-cylinder Twin-Cam DOHC DVVT Fuel-Injected Intercooled Turbo-Charged engine. These engines were shipped to DRS (Daihatsu Racing Services - Think...

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Myvi - TRD bodykit for Passo

Attention to all Perodua Myvi owners, there’s a TRD bodykit out there for the Toyota equivalent which is the Toyota Passo. Can’t wait to see Myvis on the road with this kit slapped on. There are also alot of other bodykits available for the Passo. Check Out also these type bodykit! Passo Modellista Passo Kenstyle Passo Gialla Passo Wald...

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Myvi - The "Lil Hot - Hatch"

Got a Perodua Myvi? You got fire-hot looks. Even hotter if you have lips, skirtings and nice sports rims slapped on. Now you got to give the car a motor worthy of it’s fire-hot looks! The premium model Perodua Myvi comes with a 1.3 DVVT DOHC engine designated the K3-VE. This same engine is used in most 1.3 Daihatsus like the Daihatsu YRV, and of course the Toyota Avanza and the Perodua Kembara DVVT To make the Daihatsu YRV go even faster, Daihatsu added a turbocharger with an intercooler to it’s already powerful K3-VE engine. This makes the engine have one of the highest output and torque for an engine of it’s class. The turbocharger kicks in from low-boost RPMs to provide excellent driveability. The DVVT mechanism continuously adjusts the...

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Eventful year as Proton, Perodua unveil their first MPVs

The key events for 2009 for the automotive sector revolved around the stimulus measures announced with the scrapping policy due to end this year and the unexpected increase in hire purchase rates for nonnational cars.The research firm speculated that there will be a lack of new hot selling models for launch next year other than Proton?s new Waja (a rebadged Lancer Fortis). Tan Chong would be looking at launching its CKD version of the Teana, a D-segment sedan sometime in the first half of 2010, along with the release of the Myvi replacement by first half of 2011 as its five year lifespan expires.At the end of 2011/early 2012, Tan Chong might also explore the possibility of bringing in a CKD model to introduce its new line-up in the A and B segments. Similarly over the same horizon, Proton...

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Daihatsu Mira Versus Perodua Myvi

Daihatsu Japan has updated their Daihatsu Mira with a new model and guess what… the new facelift seems to sport headlamps that look like they belong to the Myvi family! A similiar design has been spotted on the new Perodua Kancil Replacement Model that has been seen doing testing rounds late...

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Perodua Myvi

Perodua Joined The Goverment Scrappge SchemePerodua is delighted to announce that it has joined the Government Scrappage Scheme. The £2,000 allowance, which is jointly funded by Perodua and the Government, provides eligible customers with an opportunity to upgrade their current vehicle to a new Perodua from as little as £4,499.To qualify for the Government Scrappage Scheme, customers must trade in a car or commercial vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes which was registered in the UK on or before 31st August 1999. The customer must have owned the vehicle for at least 12 months and have a UK address. The trade-in vehicle must be taxed and insured at the point of order, have a valid MOT certificate, have no outstanding finance and must not be an insurance write off. The new vehicle must be registered in...

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New Suzuki Swift will be launched in the end of 2010

Suzuki Swift the G-next is due for autumn launch in 2010. The car has won many kudos and accolades since it was first launched in May 2005. Suzuki Swift was the car of the Year 2005.Now with a model life of 6 years, the model is due for a makeover and will be launched late next year at the Paris Auto Show. It will go on sale in the UK by end of 2010.The new Suzuki Swift will come in a range of 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6L petrol engines. Indian model is currently powered by 1.3l G13B engine which will be replaced by 1.2l K series of the Maruti Ritz version.Suzuki has capacity of 20 km on battery power., hybrid model will be available only by late 2011 or early 2012. The new Suzuki Swift from the looks seems a lot bigger and spacious. In India, the model...

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What You'll Drive in 2010

Recession? Really? When?With every automotive manufacturer posting record sales figures, you wouldn't believe that just 12 months ago they were buckling over from the proverbial kick in the gonads. Today they are falling over themselves to add fresh capacities and churn out more cars for the insatiable Indian car buyer. The Auto Expo in January will give the clearest indication yet of how big India is set to be on the world's automotive map. In fact, the Auto Expo is set to rival some of the glitziest auto shows for size and scale, dwarfing the likes of the Tokyo Motor Show and setting the tone for 2010: a year that's expected to be the best ever as far as the Indian automotive story is concerned. So what will we be driving in 2010? Tata...

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Maruti Developed Small Car

Maruti developed small car could be badged as VW-Suzuki in EuropeGerman automobile giant Volkswagen, which has picked up almost 20 per cent stake in Japanese car major Suzuki Motor Corporation, may source small cars from Maruti Suzuki (in which Suzuki has 54 per cent stake) for the European market and sell them under its own brand name.While Suzuki has the technology for small and compact hatchbacks, Volkswagen (VW) will share its green expertise, which is being used to build hybrid cars, with Suzuki as part of the collaboration.“Europe is shifting to compact and small cars due to rising petrol costs as well as concerns of climate change. Suzuki has the expertise to make small cars, Volkswagen does not. The German company has the expertise...

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Global Car makers drive destination India in 2009

NEW DELHI: Amid a global turmoil, India proved to be the oasis for the drive on fourwheel with the growth zooming over 60 per cent towardsend of 2009, inducing globalcar manufacturers to focus on the market here.It is this crisis and the recession in the developed world that led many to believe that car sales will take a hit with jobs and credit becoming endangered, but but India became the destination as the year passed by with its flavour for big fuel saving small cars.  Convinced that the future lies in compact cars, global majors, including Ford, General Motors, Toyota and Renault- Nissan-Bajaj, unveiled plans to launch small cars in India.With the world also moving towards small cars, the automakers didn't want to miss the chance of making India their base for exports.Although sales...

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New Model 2010 From Toyota

India is a place where you can sell cheap and cheerful mini cars with completely insane volumes, and everyone wants to cash in. The current market leader is Suzuki but more companies have announced that they have a compact car for India in the works. Tune in to the New Delhi auto show coverage come 5th January 2010 to find out what Toyota has in store for India. The Japanese company revealed today that they will be unveiling a new compact car ?concept? designed for the Indian market in January next year, alongside 13 other concept and production cars including the facelifted Prado, facelifted Fortuner, Innova, i-REAL, Fine-S, etc.This is not new news to us. We previously heard back in October this year that Toyota and Daihatsu are working on a new small car that can be sold for less than US$11,000...

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Perodua Viva Info

Perodua Viva actually has 3 varniants of engine but for better satifaction, I want to explain about the 1000cc engine. This Viva using the 1.0L 3 cylinders engine assisting with the DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder with DVVT (Dynamic Variable Valve Timing). This engine can produce the maximum power of 45 kW @ 6000 RPM and maximum torque of 90 N.m @ 3600 RPM. The premium version offer the 5-speed manual transmission and the 4-speed automatic transmission while the standard version only offer the 4-speed automatic transmission. Perodua Viva has 36 litres fuel tank capacity while this fuel moved to the engine by the Electronic Fuel Injector. The data about the top speed and the acceleration is difficult to find because this is a campact family car, so the road test is not so important. But a source...

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Way To SaveFuel Costs Intelligently

Here's My thought about saving fuel tipsIf you have been looking for ways to optimize your fuel spending then you are not alone. Infact, whether you are reading this as a family man, individual or a fleet manager or a fuel card company, chances are that you are always looking for ways to save fuel costs and add to operational excellence. And if you are one of the fuel cards suppliers then you can testify to all these facts.Now, you may be wondering as to how can fuel costs contribute to operational excellence. Well, they are interlinked. You save the fuel costs and optimize the cost of operating your vehicle or fleet and the result will be additions to the bottomline from unexpected quarters.How can we save fuel costs by altering our habits?Here are the 5 things that may help you optimize...

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The Myvi - Viva Comparisons

Maybe some of you who are thinking of buying the Perodua Myvi are now considering buying the top of the range Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium instead. So better do a little comparison here.PowerInterestingly, it seems that the same 1.0 liter DVVT EJ-VE engine in the Perodua Viva makes more torque than the Perodua Myvi’s 1.0 liter DVVT EJ-VE engine. The Viva claims to make 90Nm of torque at 3,600rpm, while the Myvi 1.0 liter only makes 88Nm at 3,600rpm – that’s a minor difference of only 2Nm though.Since the Perodua Viva 1.0 liter would clearly beat the Myvi 1.0 in terms of power to weight ratio, so let’s compare the Myvi 1.3 to the Viva 1.0 Premium instead. The Myvi 1.3 weighs 955kg and puts out 86 horsepower. That’s a power to weight ratio of...

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How to Handle an Auto Accident

  Auto Accidents are unexpected and stressful. Even the most careful drivers may be involved.   WHAT TO DO AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: 1. Try and remain calm. 2. Check for injuries. Vehicles and property can be replaced; lives can not. 3. If the accident is minor and there aren’t any serious injuries, move to a safe place, out of the main stream of traffic - to avoid involving more vehicles. 4. Turn on hazard lights and/or use other safety equipment (like flares, etc.) if they are needed and available.   1. Write a list of damages to all of the vehicles or property. 2. Get the names, addresses and license numbers of persons involved in the accident; and write down a description of the vehicles. 3. Always call the police, even if it is a minor accident. Get a...

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Fuel Efficiency

The Fuel Efficiency Info That Might Be Useful To You Compact City Cars Hyundai i10 - 5.0litre/100km Proton Savvy - 5.7litre/100km Kia Picanto - 5.8litre/100km Compact Premium Cars Mini Cooper - 5.8litre/100km Honda Jazz - 6.4litre/100km Alfa Mito - 6.5litre/100km Small Family Cars Toyota Vios ‘J’ - 6.1litre/100km Proton Persona - 6.75litre/100km Honda City - 6.8litre/100km Luxury Family Cars Nissan Slyphy - 7.8litre/100km Hyundai Elantra - 7.9litre/100km Peugeot 407 - 8.1litre/100km Premium Family Cars Mercedes Benz B180 - 7.2litre/100km Volvo S40 - 7.9litre/100km Toyota Camry - 8.8litre/100km Executive Cars BMW 320i - 6.1litre/100km Audi A4 - 7.4litre/100km Mercedes C-Class 200K - 8.0litre/100km...

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Fuel Comsumption

General Fuel Comsumption For Compact Cars660cc1) Kancil 660 100% city 20km/l2) Kancil 660 (M) 1999 city 16km/l3) Kancil 660 (M) 1996 90% highway 18km/L850cc1) Kancil 850 (M) 90% highway 17km/l2) Kancil 850 1997 (A) 100% city + jam 15km/l3) Kancil 850 1998 MT) 50% city 50% Hway 12km/l4) Kancil 850 2006 (M) 100% city 15km/l5) Kelisa 850 2005 (M) 50% city 50% h/way 20.km/l1000cc1) Daihatsu Charade CX 1985 City 100% 14km/l Highway 120km/havg, 22 km/l(waynechin)2) Kelisa (M) 2003, 70% City, 16.2-17.9km/l (jasonwsl)3) Kelisa (A) 2002, 80% City: 14-15km/l, 20% City: 17-18km/l4) Kelisa (A) 2005, mixed driving 15.7 km/L4) Kenari (A) 2004, 100% city (puchong to PBD via OKR), 13-15km/l5) Perodua Myvi (M) 2005, 50% City, 15.6km/l6) Kenari (M) 2002 80% city/urban 13-14 km/L7) Kenari (A) 2003, mixed driving...

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Perodua Alza : Car and yet MPV!

IT sells some 7,000 units every month, is relatively cheap and has ample room for five passengers. It has a preppy engine and looks smart. It?s not expensive to maintain and retains its resale value. It?s not surprising therefore that the Perodua Myvi is the best-selling car in the country.But what the Myvi lacks is decent rear boot space ? which is particularly felt during the balik kampung ride during the festive season, or as the kids in the family grow bigger and bigger.The Perodua Alza can take up to seven passengers without too much of a squeeze.Would making a bigger Myvi be a step in the right direction?Absolutely, say the people at Perodua, who feel they have a found winning formula in the Alza, a multi-purpose vehicle launched on Monday.Looking much like a stretched, raised and pumped...

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Perodua Alza Sportier Version

  The highest specification level of the Perodua Alza is actually a model called the Perodua Alza Advanced Version, which is basically based on the Alza 1.5 Automatic Premium and Manual Premium but with a few additional specifications. You can book this now but delivery will only start in March 2010. You basically get a new bodykit which consists of front, rear and side skirts and a different rear spoiler. On the inside, you get leather seat covers for all the seats, but the leather treatment does not continue onto the door trim. Also provided is a 5 inch touchscreen LCD which has a Windows CE-based GPS navigation system with a SiRF Atlas IV chipset and 500MHz CPU. The LCD also displays a feed from a 150 degree lense reverse camera....

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