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BMWJ, equipped with twin-turbo engine power “BMW Z4 sDrive20i” sale

Birth of the New BMW Z4 sDrive20i BMW twin-power turbo engine of the  new generation

BMW Corporation (President: Roland Kruger) has an outstanding athletic performance, BMW Z4 newly designed modern sensibility to traditional features of the Roadster (Z-Four), the new BMW Z4 sDrive20i adopted the sport and the segment’s first 8-speed automatic transmission BMW twin-turbo engine power a new generation of development (knee drive Maruay es), and the Roadster model as the first eco-tax BMW Z4 sDrive20i Cruising Edition being a model (cruise edition) was announced to start selling BMW dealer in the country today. Car delivery is scheduled for late October 2011.

BMW Z4′s popular roadster model in the premium segment, a modern twist to a traditional roadster proportions, with very sophisticated style, and taste the joy of model can be run through. Can be open to BMW’s first retractable hardtop roadster, you can enjoy exhilarating open-air driving, you can enjoy comfortable driving it unique sports coupe in the premium segment 閉Mere hardtop.

New BMW Z4 sDrive20i is equipped with a BMW twin-turbo powered 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine and a new generation engine has been realized in fuel economy and lower emissions of power surprisingly sporty feel. This new generation engine, twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection high-precision direct injection of fuel into the combustion chamber pressure, double VANOS valve timing is adjusted to optimize the intake and exhaust and intake valves BMW’s twin-turbo power by employing a combination of technology Valvetronic stepless variable control of the lift amount, 135kW maximum power (184ps) and torque 270Nm / 1,250-4,500 rpm and a maximum / 5,000 rpm, It is possible to generate the maximum torque from low rpm wide speed range, the design concept has been developed in accordance with BMW EfficientDynamics enhances the joy of running through while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. In addition, 8-speed Sport automatic transmission and the adoption of the first segment, achieving a very smooth and precise gear shifting, has achieved a further reduction in fuel consumption.

New BMW Z4 sDrive20i Cruising Edition, as well as turbine spoke alloy wheels styling 292 fearless look further apart, wind deflector, and Servotronic, numerous further enhance comfort and smooth operation in open air special edition models are equipped with standard features. This model, “the 2010 fuel economy standards by 20%” and “75% lower than 2005 emission standards (low-emission vehicles ★ ★ ★ ★)” achieved, about 50% tax and automobile acquisition tax and weight taxas a model to be eco-car tax that was first approved in the Roadster model (abatement: £ 140,000).

Retail price (including tax)

Model: BMW Z4 sDrive20i
Engine: DOHC BMW twin-turbo powered 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine
Transmission: 8-speed Sport AT
Suggested retail price: ¥ 4,990,000

Model: BMW Z4 sDrive20i Cruising Edition
Engine: DOHC BMW twin-turbo powered 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine
Transmission: 8-speed Sport AT
Suggested retail price: ¥ 5,190,000

The above manufacturer’s suggested retail price, accessory price, taxes (except consumption tax), insurance, and retail prices not including expenses for registration. In addition, “Automobile Recycling Law,” based, and require a separate recycling fee.

Right-hand drive specification.

Major standard equipment BMW Z4 sDrive20i
8-speed Sport automatic transmission (step Toro Nick, with shift paddles).
Brake Energy Regeneration
Bing-line control performance
Run flat tire
Fully automatic retractable hard-top
Bi-xenon headlights (w / small light ring beam self-regulatory mechanism)
Rain sensor, auto light system
Multi-function sports leather steering wheel
Storage Package
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
iDrive controller (with direct menu control buttons)
8.8-inch Control Display
HDD navigation system (with VICS3 Media)
Audio Visual System (AM / FM radio, CD / DVD player, Music collection features, AUX IN [external input terminal] terminals USB)
System board unit ETC (view mirror with built)

Special equipment BMW Z4 sDrive20i Cruising Edition
Spoke alloy wheels turbine styling 292
(Front) 8Jx17 wheels +225 / 45R17 tires
(Rear) 8.5Jx17 wheels +255 / 40R17 tires
Servotronic (speed-sensitive power steering).
Wind Deflector
Automatic air conditioning (with an open-air mode).
USB audio interface

Mitsubishi Motors, all-round SUV “Pajero”  made some improvements

Mitsubishi Motors, all-round SUV “Pajero”, and subjected to some improvements, such as significant changes in the design front, October 20 through affiliated dealers nationwide Thursday to launch more (retail price: 2 604,000 yen to 4,767,000 yen, including consumption tax).

“Pajero”, in September 2010, greatly improved the 3.2L common-rail diesel engine, the world’s most stringent emissions regulations, “Post New Long-term Regulations” compliant. Environmental performance (fuel consumption, exhaust emissions) and improved dynamic performance (output torque) improvements that are both “clean diesel” has been very popular with our customers You, the company’s domestic sales since its launch one year of the previous year compared with 50% wider (about 70% diesel engine out) has been reached.

The “Pajero” vehicles with clean diesel engines, eco-car tax (acquisition tax and automobile weight tax exempt when purchasing car) as well as clean diesel vehicles introduced Aid (* 1) is subject.

* 1: The Ministry has implemented a “Grant-boosting measures such as introducing clean energy vehicles,” which is subject, to apply for next generation automotive Promotion Center Institute of General, grant is determined by 2011 year will receive a subsidy of up to 200,000 yen.

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1. Improved content
(1) Exterior
- “Pajero” worthy images, refurbished fearless front design that emphasizes a strong impression. The new front grille and a strong sense of luxury, and the new front bumper design consideration to aerodynamics, front skid plate is also changed to black.
• Design and lighter (reduced to about 1kg per 1) that are both adopted a new design 18-inch alloy wheels.
• In body color, with black diamonds set on all models in pursuit of new color mica sparkling jet black with a sense of purity, the new two-tone 3-way combination of the Eiger and the cool gray metallic silver, a long body “SUPER EXCEED” “ EXCEED “set a new grade.

(2) Interior
• High contrast and meter, and switches the lighting color of the air conditioner and audio equipment, you change the quality system and sporty red amber.
The handle of the front and second seat fabric · suede fabric with thick, high-quality design to change, to adopt the double seam stitched front seats (except vehicles equipped with leather interior). In addition, expansion of the silver power window switch panel, improved the texture of the interior.

(3) The manufacturer’s option
Manufacturers to package a popular option · “Basic Package”, “Luxury Package” “Full A” “Full B” with a new set. And cheaper prices than the sum of the price of traditional options separately (with some exceptions), is easy to choose your options and affordable package.

(4) Grade expanded
• Short car body, “VR-II (3.2L diesel)” and “VR-I (3.0L gasoline engine),” reviewing the deployment of two grades.

2. Sales information
(1) sales target (October 2012 to March 2011)
1,500

Mitsubishi Motors, 4WD high-performance sedan “Lancer Evolution X” some improvement

Mitsubishi Motors, 4WD high-performance sedan “Lancer Evolution X (ten)” Improved interior textures, giving some improvements, such as a factory option with a rearview mirror monitor rear view, October 27 through series of dealerships nationwideThursday will release. (Retail price: 3,150,000 – 5,250,000 yen, including consumption tax).

“Lancer Evolution X” is, 2.0L DOHC MIVEC aluminum block and lightweight high-performance turbo engine, integrated vehicle dynamics control system “S-AWC (* 1)”, high-efficiency transmissions’ Twin Clutch SST (* 2) “the carried, the pursuit of aerodynamic exterior and interior of concentration to enhance the driving capability, “4WD high-dimensional high-performance sedan to enjoy the ride everyone is comfortable with confidence,” released in October 2007 as. Since then, gradually shipped to Australia, North America, Europe, China and overseas, has gained popularity worldwide.

* 1 stands for Super All Wheel Control. Independently controlling driving force of four-wheel braking force, “Integrated vehicle dynamics control system to achieve stability and excellent maneuverability at will.

2 stands for Sport Shift Transmission. And alternately switching to dual stage clutch and even the odd stage, making a close and cooperative control the engine, transmission and acceleration can be a pleasant feeling no sense of torque interruption.

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1. Description

(1) The major changes
If you stepped on the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time while driving ●, all models were employed to give priority to the brake control brake override.
Change the gloss black paint, glossy accents and deep reach into the door trim panel from the instrument panel ● Soft pad the upper front door trim, soft leather by a central, high sense of quality interior and more . (“RS” excluded)
The light-sensing headlights of trailing ●, has auto-dimming feature to adjust the reflection of light, the shift position “R” and you, look behind the 3.3 in. color LCD monitor with built-view mirror secure parking to support the retreat reflects the “Room with a Rear View Mirror Monitor (with auto-dimming)”, which was set as a factory option. (* 3) (MSRP: £ 37,800)
Vehicles equipped with rear view camera to add ● HDD Navigation (“GSR Premium” standard equipment, “GSR” factory option on), and increased safety by monitoring the Projecting backward in time, such as a garage setback.

* 3: HDD navigation and can not be installed simultaneously.

2. Sales information

(1) sales target (October 2012 to March 2011)
500

All 7 Japanese manufacturers stopped
Mazda 18, there is a difficulty in sourcing parts for the effects of major flooding in Thailand, said it was stopping production from 19 to 22 in the field.

Will situation and stop all production in seven Japanese auto makers are producing nowin Thailand, where widespread flooding.

Mazda has been producing cars and light trucks in the southeast of Bangkok, Thailand plant operated jointly with Ford Motor. Day 18 was followed with production cutbacks inproduction and parts inventory, spread it difficult to produce parts manufacturers affected.

Japanese automobile manufacturers have already begun the Honda factories were flooded in central Ayutthaya vehicle has stopped production of the week from thecomponent supply problems as well as Toyota and Isuzu are not directly damaged plant.

In addition, Honda, and begin to cut production at the factory due to delay in supply of parts from Malaysia, Thailand, has also begun to affect production in other Southeast Asian. Each company is considering the procurement of parts from outside Thailand.

Fuji Heavy Industries, special edition models, “Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5i EyeSight EX Edition” released

Subaru Legacy Outback special edition models

“2.5i EyeSight EX Edition”

Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. Beams (BEAMS below (* 1)) as a product of the collaboration project, Legacy Outback “2.5i EyeSight EX (* 2) Edition” released today, released on November 03, 2011 The.

Legacy Outback “2.5i EyeSight EX Edition”, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems “eye site (ver.2)” standard grades “2.5i EyeSight”, based on the idea of ​​combining both FHI and BEAMS as a product, which was set up special equipment to suit a variety of lifestyles.

The interior is brown-colored Alcantara strike a sense of quality (* 3) is employed only in combination with leather seats and ivory, a USB-rechargeable, each equipped with two places in the front / rear. The cargo room was equipped with a trunk or large multi-purpose sub-Dura Bull washable floor. In addition, the exterior, only Color “Brilliant Brown Pearl”, including the deployment of three colors. In addition, the front grille which only have a harmony of colors and exterior, fog cover, rear gate garnish, roof rails in black and can be fitted, together with the specifications and was feeling fine and casual.

Collaboration with BEAMS was launched in 2007 as the first “Impreza BEAMS EDITION”, Model 2009 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit second phase of “Plug in STELLA feat.BEAMS” followed, and the third bullet.

* 1: BEAMS, Ltd. (President: Hiroshi Shitara, Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

* 2: EX = Extended (extended, broad) stands for. Expand the lifestyle of the occupants

* 3: Alcantara (R) is Alcantara S. p. A. Are registered trademarks of

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[About BEAMS

In 1976, opened its first shop in Harajuku, Tokyo. Proposed purchase of everything surrounding the world of fashion and lifestyle, as a pioneer in the times leading boutiques. Various efforts made this year is the 35th anniversary, which is supported by many men and women across generations.

Outback - "2.5i EyeSight EX Edition" - a specially equipped

<Exterior>

Only colors ○ "Brilliant Brown Pearl"

○ Only satin plated front grille

○ satin plating fog covers only

○ Only satin plated rear garnish

○ high luster-painted 17-inch aluminum wheels

○ Black roof rails

<Interior>

○ Alcantara (Brown) / Leather (Ivory) sheet (olive stitching)

○ washable trunk and multi-purpose sub-floor ※ Dura Bull

Power ○ USB (2 front + rear 2) ※ Only charging function

○ Access Key Cover (Brown)

[Sales plan]

Limit orders for up to 500 minutes March 12, 2012

Toyota announced in Thailand and the impact of floods

The effect of flooding in Thailand

Thai national to everyone that was affected by floods due to heavy rain in Thailand, I would like to sincerely sympathy.

Toyota in Thailand, Toyota Motor Thailand (Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.) Plant inSamrong, Gateway Plant, we have been producing vehicles in Ban Pho Plant, theparts from suppliers that are affected because the supply is stagnant, October 10(Monday) was to stop the operation in one shift, continued to Oct. 15 (Saturday) wedecided to also stop the vehicle to operate the plant . (Saturdays only one shift)
October 17 (Monday) for subsequent runs, we are watching the situation to determine.
In addition, Toyota Motor Thailand (Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.) Regarding three plants, at present, the direct damage caused by flooding is not out.

Tesla Motors and Panasonic supply contract for automotive lithium-ion batteries
Supply contract for lithium-ion batteries and Panasonic EV Tesla Motors

Supply EV8 million units in four years or more minutes

Panasonic Corporation (headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka, President and CEO: Fumio Ohtsubo, Panasonic) and Tesla (Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, USA, CEO and Chairman Elon Musk below, Tesla), the automotive lithium-ion Battery has signed a supply agreement.

Now, to supply lithium-ion batteries for automotive, EV Tesla’s luxury sedan “Model S” is installed.

Based on this agreement, Panasonic will supply lithium-ion batteries for vehicles over 80,000 cars produced by Tesla in the next four years. This Tesla, including in excess of 6,000 bookings have already entered mass production in 2012, “Model S” while ensuring a sufficient supply of batteries for the production of “Model S” the goal of able to give sight to the realization of costs and benefits.

Tesla and Panasonic EV market to accelerate the development and expansion of next-generation batteries, has established a cooperative relationship over the past several years. The two companies signed a supply contract in 2009, the first in 2010, in order to realize the growth and strengthening of cooperation EV industry, has invested $ 30 million for Panasonic Tesla.

Panasonic Lithium-ion battery supplied by a nickel positive electrode using a proprietary technology, high energy density, and industry-leading performance. The nickel-based cathode technology, the Tesla battery Panasonic has developed a co-generation, life has been working to optimize performance and meet the requirements of the EV. ”Model S” new batteries to be mounted on the battery pack by testing thousands of hours of driving experience and more than 15 million miles in the Tesla Roadster, has demonstrated high performance.

Chairman and CEO Elon Musk of Tesla co-founder, said, “Panasonic is the world’s leading battery manufacturers, it chose to partner with Tesla in order to enhance performance and value EV is strong support for our technology becomes “” “Model S” in the battery pack, which is incorporated by the Panasonic’s next-generation batteries, can deliver unparalleled performance and mileage. You can have a great partnership with Panasonic is honored ”I commented.

In addition, Panasonic Corporation Energy Company President Masato Ito said, “extend the mileage on a high capacity lithium-ion battery was good for developing EV. The future, the Tesla” Model S “to start the supply of and, I would like to contribute to the promotion of sustainable mobility ※ 1 “and commented.

Tesla EV in addition to its production has been produced for other carmakers such as Toyota and Daimler ※ 2 battery packs and power train for EV.

※ 1: Sustainable Mobility: Mobility aims to minimizing the environmental impact of a sustainable society
※ 2: Power Train: battery, charger, inverter, motor drive systems such as EV