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Car Without Driver Become Reality Soon!

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 04:42 AM PDT

Volkswagen PassatCar without a driver or a driverless, computer-driven closer to reality. Currently, Continental AG is developing a car that can drive itself using the Volkswagen Passat. To that end, mounted on a car mounted radar sensors, video cameras and on board computers that can drive itself in a variety of road conditions.

“This is not science fiction anymore, we have to test it out aboratorium step forward,” said Christian Schumacher, Director of Systems Engineering Continental North America. Through this feature, it can later be used to help drivers who are stuck in traffic.

Continental tests performed, including speeding up, determine the direction or purpose, the brakes and keep the car fixed at a constant speed 60 kph.

According to Schumacher, will cost 100 U.S. dollars (USD 917 000) for each sensor plus a video camera. For cars that have used lane monitoring sensors, cruise control and blind spot monitoring, can also be utilized.

Driverless technology is already in development since 2004, by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to sponsor a 260 km race through the Mojave Desert and none were successful. Subsequently in 2007, six cars robot simulation through city streets in the former air base Victorville, California.

Google also tried the car without a driver in 2010 by using the Toyota Prius which is guided by video cameras and lidar sensors are mounted on the roof. Lidar is a sensor that detects light and the distance through optical remote-sensing.

The next logical step, Continental will approach to the automotive industry to prove the technology while improving the comfort of the driver.

Mazda2 Venture Edition Gliding in the UK

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 04:32 AM PDT

mazda2 venture editionMazda2 gliding in the UK edition of the Venture. This issue of getting a few extra features but the price did not increase too much. According to Carscoop cars built with this five-door hatchback Tamura dibanderol12.995 pounds or about Rp189 million (OTR).

The hallmark of this special issue, 16-inch gunmetal rims, body kit for forming sporty appearance, fog lights, privacy glass, and rear bumper with a more dynamic design. In the interior, Sanyo has provided navigation TomTom 5.8 inches touch screen, Bluetooth, climate control air conditioning and electric rear glass.

Machines used, MZR 1.3-liter, 84 PS. Together with a manual transmission ngacir ability 0-100 kph 13.6 seconds. Fuel consumption of 17.7 km per liter absorbed and CO2 emissions of 115 g / km. This special edition is only diproduksi1500 unit as an example in the UK.

The first model Datsun in 2014

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 04:24 AM PDT

The first model DatsunNew York – The plan to revive Nissan Datsun cause a lot of speculation for the first model to be launched. As noted Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan, Datsun will be built and sold to markets of Indonesia, India, and Russia with a very economical price.

“Many had thought would bring back the Datsun Bluebird or Fairlady 240Z. We make sure it is not the generation that will be present. We will bring a new spirit that will take the philosophy of the era roadster models of sedans mid-1930 and 1950,” said Shiro Nakamura, Nissan’s Chief Creative Officer, when giving an explanation before the media at New York Auto Show.

Both products will be designed with the concept DAT, the car is durable, attractive, and trustworthy. That way, it’s easy to draw sympathy Datsun market. Nakamura admits that to pursue an affordable price, Nissan should limit the quality and safety factors. He promised, the car was later sold cheaply.

“The picture is this: when consumers can not afford to buy March, most choose a used car with old age. Conditions are not the same as new cars. Aspect of safety is not guaranteed. With Datsun, we present an alternative that can be taken into account,” he explained.

Nakamura continued, this time a lot of cheap cars with quality standards that can not be relied upon. Meanwhile, the Datsun guarantee that they will sell the product more stable drive.

“For the (information) specifically, we present the beginning of next year,” added Nakamura.
 
 
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