Ducati Desmosedici GP12 : still not revealed

Ducati Desmosedici GP12 is still mysterious. In a closed private test, which tested the Carlos Checa was just admitted to not say a lot.

Different than normal, event last week did not bring Wrooom new ride for Ducati next season. That said, in addition to really want to keep his pledge 1.000cc, Ducati still continue to do development on these motors.

In Jerez, Tuesday (01/17/2012) local time, the Ducati Desmosedici GP12 finally tasting the track with Carlos Checa diving duties as test driver. This test is the first of a three-day plan and conducted closed.

Mystery of the motor that will drive next season Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden were increasingly likely, so that Ducati also has not been officially informed or even spread the photos after the test.

Checa, former MotoGP rider at a time WSB champion, could only give a short statement via his account, @ CarlosCheca7, the microblogging service Twitter.

"The first test this year, get a good impression of the bike, we are working very well. I can not say many things, more tomorrow task again. Ciaoo!" he wrote as reported by Crash.

Currently not much is known about the Desmosedici GP12, besides claimed Ducati Corse General Manager Filippo Preziosi as the 'mounts the new 90% ". GP12 is also touted to be the first Ducati MotoGP bike that uses a twin-spar aluminum frame.

Through Twitter, Alex Briggs who is one of the mechanics of Rossi also divulge information even though the contents are not necessarily able to answer some question marks there.

"The test in Jerez is an important check and also to get the basic settings for everything. The motor that we have designed is really NEW. Ducati has done a remarkable job since Valencia last test," on account @ Alex__Briggs kicaunya.

Rossi last season ending with a disappointing debut with Ducati after winning a race incapable of anything, a first notch in his career.

End of this January, Rossi and Hayden will test his new bike in an official MotoGP test in Sepang, Malaysia.

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Mitsubishi build the Electric Truck for Farmer

The era of electric cars in the future is a necessity. It was thought by Mitsubishi. Plans were made, one of which is a birth plan an electric-powered light trucks.



Mitsubishi as reported by the Nikkei is currently finalizing plans lightweight electric-powered delivery truck that was due to their birth in April 2013 as reported by autonews, Friday (30/12/2011).

And because this is a light truck, the target is none other than farmers and entrepreneurs in need of a conveyance, a position currently occupied by Mitsbishi Colt.

According to the plan, Mitsubishi will also market the commercial electric vehicles globally and it is expected by 2016 had reached that level.

For the price, chances are the price of the Mitsubishi electric trucks will be controlled. Because Mitsubishi is currently targeting to get huge subsidies to 1.5 million yen, or approximately USD 175.3 million from the Japanese government as part of Japan's support to the development of environmentally friendly cars.

As for the hybrid, Mitsubishi will also make a commercial vehicle with a base Outlander to be issued also in April 2013.

The move is part of Mitsubishi's ambition was intending to make himself the leader of the electric car era with the birth plan 8 electric or hybrid vehicles worldwide by the year 2016.

For fiscal year 2012, Mitsubishi is able to target to sell 42,000 vehicles worldwide, or twice the amount projected for the current fiscal year.

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Audi R8 E-tron Interior : luxury and sporty

Audi car production focuses on e-tron Audi R8 and Audi A3 in 2012. however, before entering into the production room, the interior of the Audi R8 e-tron is revealed through a pair of images that appear on the official Audi site. here the pictures of Audi E-tron interior. its looking luxury and sporty as the sport car interior.

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Audi A1 quattro : Sale for British market only

Audi continues to remain on top for a premium car manufacturer. German manufacturer launched a sub-compact A1 quattro, which mentioned a car with surprising performance.



Unfortunately, the Audi A1 quattro is still limited only to the UK market. Audi A1 quattro has not assemble with right rudder. Manufacturers with the four rings emblem will bring 20 units to the UK, from a total of 333 units produced.

As reported by Autocar, Wednesday (01/25/2012), Audi already received several orders for the A1 quattro variants of this. It is expected that 20 units can be supplied in demand until the end of this year.

Audi A1 quattro uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. This capacity provides 256 horsepower at 6,000 rpm engine speed and peak torque of 350 Nm (258.2 pounds-ft) between 2,500 and 4,500 rpm.



The car uses a six-speed manual gearbox to send power to the quattro All Wheel Drive system. A1 quattro is able to accelerate 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) in just 5.7 seconds. The highest speed can penetrate 152 mph (245 km / h).

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Peugeot Team Out From Lehmans Race

After reaching 14 victories from 16 races last, Peugeot states quit from the race of Le Mans on Wednesday (18 / 1). PSA Peugeot Citroen Sport Division stated that they would not take part in the endurance championship in 2012.

The Peugeot main reason, the economic problems that are sweeping Europe, as well as because they're focused on launching new products. In this case, they direct more funds for development of commercial vehicles, as well as the continued success of competitive products, such as 208, 3008 HYbrid4, 508 RXH, 508 HYbrid4, and 4008.

Talk hybrid, Peugeot sports division was actually preparing to lower the 908 HY Le Mans car or a hybrid version (still waiting for regulations) in addition to the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP diesel engine.

This car has an additional 80 HP (60 kW) of electric drive version, while the electric power obtained from 600 lithium ion batteries. The battery itself is on average takes 20-30 seconds to recharge, while the power will be used when, for example, a car entered the pit stop, and the crew will fill the content of diesel engine combustion and care so that the car remains in stand-by.

The Peugeot 908 HDi has led the team in doubles victories at Le Mans 24 Hours 2009, defeating principal opponents, including Audi.

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