New Porsche 911 Turbo

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New Porsche 911 Turbo

Highlights
For the first time the power unit of the new Porsche 911 Turbo features an exhaust gas tur­bocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) for efficient control of the exhaust gas flow throughout the entire range of engine speed, guiding the flow of air in exactly the right direc­tion and at the right angle to the turbine blades. The result is yet a further increase in engine output, despite engine capacity remaining unchanged at 3.6 litres, from 309 kW (420 bhp) to 353 kW (480 bhp). Maximum torque, in turn, is up from 560 to 620 Newton-metres (383 to 457 lb-ft) and starts at a very low 1950 rpm.

New four-wheel-drive managementBenefiting from a newly developed four-wheel-drive management system, the 911 Turbo is able to convert the enormous power of the engine into practical performance on the road with optimum traction in every situation: PTM Porsche Traction Management features an electromagnetically controlled multiple-plate clutch for optimum distribution of power front-­to-rear. Responding within fractions of a second to both driving and road conditions, PTM is able to immediately transmit more power to the front wheels whenever required.

Fast with six-speed manual, even faster with Tiptronic S
This extra power and torque naturally means an even higher standard of dynamic performance on the road: Equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, the new 911 Turbo accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. And featuring optional Tiptronic S, the car completes the same sprint even faster in just 3.7 seconds. This makes the new 911 Turbo the first sports car from Porsche with even faster acceleration in the automatic mode than in manual – a result of the interaction of the turbochargers with their variable turbine geometry, Porsche Traction Management, and the new Tiptronic S set-up.

Extra power: Sports Chrono Package Turbo with OverboostFor the first time the optional Sports Chrono Package Turbo provides a brief Overboost of power: Turbocharger pressure is increased to an even higher level in this mode, boosting torque by 60 Newton-metres to a staggering 680 Nm or 501 lb-ft. This Overboost is naturally a great advantage in short, interim acceleration and overtaking manoeuvres.

Active suspension featured as standardThe new top-end model in the 911 model range comes as standard with PASM Porsche Ac­tive Suspension Management giving the driver the choice of either a sporting but comfortable standard set-up (Normal mode) or a particularly sporting and dynamic set-up (Sports mode).

Even more efficient brake system
Reflecting truly outstanding performance, the new 911 Turbo features a brake system even more efficient than on the former model. Indeed, the brake concept on the front wheels has been carried over from the Carrera GT, with six-piston brake callipers in conjunction with 350-millimetre (13.78") brake discs ensuring supreme stopping power.

The new brake configuration also feeds more brake power to the rear wheels, where four-piston brake callipers again interact with brake discs measuring 350 millimetres in diameter.

Two other features are pre-loading of the brake system and the Brake Assistant both serving to shorten stopping distances even further when applying the brakes all-out.

The new 911 Turbo is also available as an option with PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes for truly outstanding brake qualities ensured by ceramic brake discs now developed to an even higher standard and even larger in their dimensions than before.

Tiptronic S with new dynamic driving functionsWhenever the driver takes his foot off the gas pedal abruptly, the Fast-Off function now also prevents the Tiptronic transmission from shifting up even if the driver does not release the gas pedal completely. This improves driving dynamics to an even higher standard, particularly on winding roads and serpentines.

The new, additional Fast-Back function, in turn, enables the driver to shift down more quickly when applying the brakes in a sporting style and moving over quickly from the gas to the brake pedal. When braking into a bend, for example, Fast-Back automatically helps to find the right gear for subsequently accelerating dynamically out of the bend.

Very high standard of passive safety
Like the entire 911 model series, the new top-of-the-range 911 Turbo offers a supreme stan­dard of passive safety: Apart from full-size airbags for the driver and front passenger, the entire range of six airbags includes two head airbags in the side window sills interacting in a side-on collision with thorax airbags in the front seat backrests in a combination offered worldwide by Porsche as the very first manufacturer.

Reversing the weight spiralDespite the change in dimensions and new functions, the new 911 Turbo is lighter than its predecessor – a significant benefit also ensured by the doors made completely of aluminium. Weighing just 11 kilos or 24 lb, the doors, together with other lightweight features, help to give the car a DIN unladen weight of 1585 kg or 3495 lb. The power-to-weight ratio, in turn, is an outstanding 4.49 kg per kW or 3.3 kg per horsepower.

Porsche 911 Turbo
Innovative Technology for Supreme Driving

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Offering a truly cutting-edge package of new, innovative technology features, the new Porsche 911 Turbo sets an unprecedented benchmark in driving dynamics. The key elements of this package are the two turbochargers for the first time featuring variable turbine geometry (VTG) as well as Porsche's newly developed and fully controlled four-wheel-drive PTM Porsche Traction Management.

Interacting efficiently with one another, these two systems offer the driver a new world of performance even more dynamic performance than before: Accelerating all-out with an opti­mum six-speed manual gearshift, the new 911 Turbo reaches 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and hits the 160 km/h-mark within 8.4 seconds. And even this is not all, since the combina­tion of new turbocharger technology and Porsche Traction Management with the newly set-up Tiptronic S makes the car's acceleration even faster: Fitted with optional Tiptronic trans­mission, the new 911 Turbo accelerates to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.7 seconds. Top speed with both types of transmission, finally, is 310 km/h or 192 mph.
Dynamic looksThe new 911 Turbo comes right at the top of the 911 model series not only on account of its supreme performance. The exterior design of the car is also a lot more sporting and dy­namic than that of the former model, at the same time clearly revealing that this top-per­for­mance athlete is a full member of the new 911 Series: Strikingly chiselled intake air scoops with integrated LED direction indicators and foglamps moved far to the outside give the front end a unique, characteristic look. The rear end, in turn, now exudes an even more distinctive impression of power thanks to the wheel arches widened by 22 millimetres or 0.87" and the tailpipes moved higher up than before. The side air intakes behind the doors have also been re-designed, again contributing to the special character of the 911 Turbo.

Significant progress in technology: turbocharger with variable turbine geometry
The supreme performance of the car is attributable in particular to the newly developed turbocharger technology boasted on the six-cylinder power unit: Using special materials ex­tremely resistant to high temperatures, Porsche's engineers have succeeded in developing an exhaust gas turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) able to withstand very high exhaust gas temperatures of up to 1000° C or 1830° F also on a gasoline engine. So now one turbocharger with variable turbine geometry offers the advantages of both a small and a large turbocharger all in one. In practice, this means that the two turbines featured for the first time as a team are able to use exhaust energy at all times and under all opera­ting conditions for an optimum boost effect.

The result of this new technology is a significant increase in both power and torque: Maxi­mum output of the flat-six power unit is now 353 kW (480 bhp) at 6000 rpm, 44 kW or 60 bhp more than on the former model – and this is despite engine capacity remaining unchanged at exactly 3.6 litres. Peak torque, in turn, is up from 560 to 620 Newton-metres (413 – 457 lb-ft) throughout a far wider speed range, the new Turbo maintaining its peak torque consistently all the way between 1950 and 5000 rpm and showing a much better response than an engine with a conventional turbocharger.
Overboost for even faster accelerationAs an option the new 911 Turbo is available with the Sports Chrono Package Turbo including Overboost as one of its special features for even faster acceleration: Pressing the Sports button, the driver is able to boost turbocharger pressure in the medium speed range briefly by approximately 0.2 bar, increasing torque by another 60 to 680 Newton-metres or 501 lb-ft in the interest of even faster acceleration and extra flexibility. In this case the 911 Turbo accelerates from 80 – 120 km/h (50 – 75 mph) in its second-highest gear in just 3.5 instead of 3.8 seconds (manual) or, respectively, in an even more impressive 3.3 instead of 3.5 se­conds (Tiptronic S).
New all-wheel-drive management in a Porsche sports carThe new 911 Turbo combines more torque and more power with a significant improvement of power transmission ensured by new management of the car's four-wheel drive: Featured as standard, PTM Porsche Traction Management combines driving pleasure typical of Porsche offered by the engine mounted at the rear and rear-wheel drive with even greater driving stability, traction, and agile handling. To achieve this superiority, PTM transmits exactly the right percentage of engine power to the front wheels in each situation via an electromag­ne­ti­cally controlled multiple-plate clutch. Operating within 100 milliseconds at the very most, PTM responds more quickly than the engine to a change in load and more quickly than even the driver himself will ever notice. It is fair to say, therefore, that Porsche four-wheel drive is able to literally "look ahead". On the road this means superior agility on narrow country lanes, excellent traction and a high standard of all-round safety even in extreme driving manoeuvres at high speeds and on wet or snow-bound surfaces.

Safe driving dynamics with PSM and an optional limited-slip differential
In the new 911 Turbo PTM Porsche Traction Management communicates directly with PSM Porsche Stability Management also featured as standard. A further important benefit is that Stability Management is now supplemented by enhanced brake functions, pre-loading of the brake system serving to further shorten stopping distances when applying the brakes all-out. And should the driver apply the brakes quickly, but not with full force, the Brake Assistant is activated and the hydraulic pump serves to build up full brake pressure for ABS brake action on all four wheels. As an option, Porsche also offers the genuine enthusiast a mechanical rear axle wheel lock with asymmetric distribution of engine power further enhan­cing the driving dynamics of the fully controlled Porsche Traction Management all-wheel-drive system.
Active damper system for individual adjustment of the car's driving characteristicsEquipped with PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management, the new 911 Turbo comes as standard with yet another active control system for an even higher level of driving dyna­mics. This computer-based damper system benefits from direct interaction of PTM and PSM, with control functions matched even more closely to the car's driving dynamics. The driver has the choice of the Normal and Sports mode, with continuous damper adjustment being either more comfort-oriented or extra sporting and firm, depending on the setting chosen. In a nutshell, therefore, the new 911 Turbo adjusts in its driving behaviour to the driver's in­dividual wishes and preferences.
Superior brake performance with optional ceramic brakesFollowing Porsche's straightforward safety philosophy, an increase in engine power always requires an appropriate increase in brake power. Precisely this is why the front wheels now come with six-piston fixed-calliper brakes increasing the brake lining area by no less than 42 per cent. Diameter of the inner-vented brake discs has also increased from 330 to 350 millimetres (13.00 – 13.78").
In this process of upgrading the brake system, Porsche's engineers have also given the rear wheel brakes more power, again increasing the size of the brake components: The brake discs at the rear now also measure 350 millimetres in diameter and interact with four-piston fixed callipers.

Like all models in the 911 series, the new Turbo is naturally available as an option with PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes. Enhanced to an even higher standard and featuring brake discs at the front measuring no less than 380 millimetres or 14.96" in diameter, this supreme brake system offers an even faster response, fading-free qualities of the highest standard, and complete avoidance of any corrosion. And last but certainly not least, PCCB brakes are approximately 17 kg or 37 lb lighter than the brake system with grey cast iron brake discs.
Very good drag coefficientBoasting its new tailor-made suit, the 911 Turbo also offers excellent aerodynamics. Despite the wider body, the greater intake of cooling air, and 19-inch wheels, the drag coefficient remains unchanged at a Cd factor of just 0.31. At the same time Porsche's engineers have further reduced lift forces on the front axle and have once again increased downforces at the rear, above all as a result of the extending, newly contoured split wing above the engine compartment lid. Even at top speed, therefore, the driver enjoys all the benefits of a high-performance sports car with safe driving characteristics, superior driving stability, and clear-­cut, easily calculable reactions.
New aluminium doors for less weightYet a further special feature on the new 911 Turbo is the doors now made of aluminium, over and above the light-alloy front lid. Thanks to a special production technique, the doors offer the same safety in a collision as the steel doors on the Carrera models. But at the same time they weigh just 11 kilos or 24 lb, reducing the weight of the car in all by 14 kilos or 31 lb. So with its unladen weight of 1585 kg (3495 lb), the new Turbo, despite a wider range of equipment, is 5 kg lighter than its predecessor.
Wide range of sophisticated features inside the carThe interior of the new 911 Turbo has been fully renewed and features leather upholstery and trim as standard, based on the interior design of the current generation of the 911 Carrera. The instruments with their aluminium-coloured faces come in Porsche's characteristic 911 design boasting the name "Turbo" in the rev counter.

White light-emitting diodes make the faces of the instruments even brighter at night, and for the first time turbocharger pressure is also shown as a bar diagram in the display in the round central instrument. And last but certainly not least, the car's new interior design fea­tures a gearshift lever in special Porsche Turbo look.

Like its predecessor, the new 911 Turbo comes as standard with PCM Porsche Communi­cation Management including a DVD navigation module. The new BOSE Surround Sound System comprising no less than 13 loudspeakers and a seven-channel digital amplifier replaces the former BOSE Sound System. As an option, PCM may be further upgraded through the addi­tion of a telephone module and an electronic logbook.

Further features coming as standard on the new 911 Turbo include rear-view mirrors with an automatic anti-dazzle function and a theft warning system monitoring the car by way of radar sensors both in the interior and with contact surveillance on the outer skin.

Suzuki Motors ~ Rebasa objetivo de Ventas

LA DIVISION DE AUTOMOVILES DE SUZUKI MOTOR DE MEXICO REBASA EL OBJETIVO INICIAL DE VENTAS A TAN SOLO 10 MESES DE HABER INICIADO OPERACIONES EN MEXICO.


México, DF. -- (Agosto 2006) – En el mes de Octubre del año 2005, la división de automóviles de Suzuki se estableció en nuestro país de manera independiente con un objetivo de ventas de 3000 unidades para el año 2006 con solo dos modelos que gracias a su excelente calidad y diseño gozan de gran aceptación en el mercado automotriz.

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Es un placer anunciarles que a tan solo 10 meses de haber iniciado operaciones en la República Mexicana, se reportan un total de 3087 unidades vendidas en nuestro país a través de solo 7 concesionarios. Incluyendo los 3 últimos meses del 2005 con esta cifra se alcanza y se rebasa la cantidad de 3000 unidades que originalmente estaba programada para desplazarse en el 2006.

De esta venta total, la Grand Vitara representa un 68.3% y el Suzuki Aerio representa un 31.70%


En base a estos resultados positivos y buscando satisfacer a un mayor número de aficionados a nuestra marca, Suzuki Motor México se ha replanteado su objetivo un 33% más alto, para fijarlo en 4,000 unidades vendidas a finales de este año 2006.

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VENTAS ACUMULADAS

En cifras acumuladas, se reportaron un total de 1971 unidades vendidas durante el primer semestre del 2006, que comprende los meses de enero a junio.

De esta venta total, la Grand Vitara representó un 65.45% y el Suzuki Aerio representó un 34.55%

En relación a la SUV Grand Vitara, fue un 41% de la venta total en su versión GL, y un 59% de la venta total de la marca en su versión GLS. Por su parte el sedán Suzuki Aerio, reportó un 41% de la venta total en su versión GL automática, un 26% de la venta total en su versión GL manual y un 34% de la venta total en número de unidades en su versión top GLS automática.


VENTAS JULIO

Suzuki Motor Mexico, reportó ventas de 354 unidades durante el mes de julio. El modelo SUV Suzuki Grand Vitara, representa un 72.03% y el modelo sedán Suzuki Aerio representa un 27.97% ambos de la venta total.


VENTAS TOTALES DE SUZUKI EN JULIO DEL 2006

GRAND VITARA~~99
AERIO~~~255
RESULTADO TOTAL: 354


Para mayor información Visita:
www.suzuki.com.mx

GLI 2007 ~ A partir de hoy

GLI 2007

· A partir de hoy, estará disponible en todo el país el modelo 2007 del VW GLI.

México, DF. 22 de agosto de 2006. La marca Volkswagen en México anunció que a partir de esta fecha estará a la venta el GLI 2007 en toda la red de Concesionarios Volkswagen de la República Mexicana.

El GLI 2007 es el deportivo por excelencia dentro de la gama de sedanes de la marca Volkswagen en México. Cuenta con una motorización de 4 cilindros con compresor turbo que entrega 200 caballos de fuerza, que satisface las expectativas más altas de los conductores sobre desempeño, confort y placer de manejo.

El GLI 2007, estará disponible en transmisión manual y DSG Tiptronic de 6 velocidades, además cuenta con dirección hidráulica, compresor turbo y alimentación de combustible por inyección. El GLI estará equipado con rines de aluminio de 17 pulgadas con llanta 225/45 R17.

En materia de seguridad, el GLI 2007 incorpora sistema antibloqueo de frenos (ABS), frenos delanteros de disco ventilado y frenos traseros también de disco; suspensión delantera McPherson y suspensión trasera con 4-LINK.

En materia de seguridad está equipado con bolsas de aire frontales (con activación de dos etapas conductor / pasajero), así como bolsa de aire lateral y tipo cortina para conductor y pasajero, sistema de corte de alimentación de combustible en caso de impacto y birlos de seguridad.

Cuenta además, con inmovilizador electrónico, alarma acústica y óptica, columna de dirección colapsable y cierre automático de cristales al activar la alarma en cerradura de puerta del conductor, ofreciendo al conductor y los ocupantes del vehículo, el más alto nivel de seguridad.

Del equipo de confort del GLI destacan sus interiores deportivos “Color Concept” (opcionales), los cristales entintados en verde, los insertos en tablero y marcos de ventana en negro mate, aire acondicionado con ajuste electrónico de temperatura (Climatronic de 2 zonas), columna de dirección con ajuste de altura y profundidad, central de cerraduras con apertura selectiva y control remoto, elevadores eléctricos de cristales, espejos exteriores con desempañante y ajuste eléctrico, apertura total automática de cajuela, faros con sistema de regulación automática de altura, protección en plástico en orilla del maletero, unidad porta CD’s en puerta del conductor y techo corredizo con accionamiento eléctrico).

Además, cuenta con control de crucero, computadora de viaje, cuadro de instrumentos con display multifuncional programable, entrada de corriente de 115V en consola central, radio AM/FM y satelital con botones magic design, entrada para conexión auxiliar de audio en guantera, cambiador de 6 CDs en tablero con lector MP3 y sistema de sonido con 10 bocinas.

Se ofrecerá en colores blanco campanela, rojo salsa, plata reflex metálico y negro intenso con interiores negros y vestiduras en piel.

El GLI se comercializará desde *$295,100.

*Precios sujetos a cambio sin previo aviso.

Para mayor información visite:
www.vw.com.mx


(Info.VW México)

SEAT ALTEA XL ~ Un nuevo miembro en la gama Altea

SEAT ALTEA XL
Un nuevo miembro en la gama



Amplía la oferta de SEAT en el segmento
Espacio y seguridad para toda la familia
Hasta 635 litros de maletero, la mayor capacidad de su categoría

SEAT continúa ampliando su gama, en esta ocasión con la llegada de un modelo que completa la oferta de SEAT en el segmento: el SEAT Altea XL. Con la misma línea deportiva e innovadora estrenada por su “hermano” pequeño, pero dirigido en este caso a familias que necesitan sobre todo espacio interior y capacidad de carga, unido a un nivel de seguridad líder en su segmento.

El SEAT Altea XL tiene 18,7 centímetros más de longitud que el Altea, y eso se traduce en una mayor habitabilidad interior y un mayor volumen de maletero. De este modo, frente a los 409 litros de volumen de carga del Altea, el Altea XL ofrece 532 litros. En caso de desplazar longitudinalmente los asientos 14 centímetros hacia adelante, la capacidad de carga pasa a ser de 635 litros: el mayor volumen de su categoría.

Como novedad, el Altea XL permite también desplazar los asientos traseros dos centímetros adicionales hacia atrás, respecto a un Altea, ganando espacio libre para las piernas de los pasajeros que viajan en las plazas traseras. El recorrido total de los asientos traseros pasa a ser entonces de 16 cm. en el nuevo Altea XL.

A nivel estético, los cambios más importantes se encuentran en la zaga del vehículo, donde se han suavizado las formas para adecuarlas al carácter más familiar del vehículo. Como rasgo más destacable encontramos los grandes pilotos traseros, que se distribuyen entre el portón trasero y la carrocería. Otro rasgo que refuerza el carácter familiar del vehículo es la disposición de dos barras portaequipajes en el techo.

Internamente, el SEAT Altea XL aporta novedades funcionales importantes. Por ejemplo, las bandejas plegables ubicadas en los respaldos de los asientos delanteros, la toma de corriente situada en el maletero del coche, o la práctica bandeja cubre equipajes. Ésta estrena un nuevo sistema. En lugar de la tradicional bandeja rígida, en este caso se dispone una bandeja desenrollable que con un solo toque queda oculta.

Además, en una nueva muestra de integración de los modelos de SEAT a las nuevas tecnologías, el nuevo Altea XL ofrece opcionalmente una conexión que permite integrar navegadores Tom Tom en el vehículo. Dicha conexión, que se sitúa en la zona izquierda del tablero, permite conectar el navegador portátil de forma segura, e intercambiar información con el vehículo, así como alimentarlo directamente. El navegador Tom Tom 710, personalizado con todos los concesionarios SEAT de Europa en su cartografía, estará disponible a través del catálogo de accesorios SEAT.

La gama Altea XL estará compuesta en su lanzamiento por dos motores de gasolina, 1.6 de 102 CV y 2.0 FSI de 150 CV, (sólo disponible con cambio de seis marchas Tiptronic) y tres diesel: 1.9 TDI de 105 CV, 2.0 TDI de 140 CV (con opción de cambio DSG de seis velocidades) y 2.0 TDI de 170 CV. Estas mecánicas podrán combinarse con tres niveles de acabado: Reference, Stylance y Sport-Up.

Desde el nivel de acceso a la gama, el Reference, el SEAT Altea XL ofrecerá de serie: aire acondicionado, radio MP3 con Aux-in y seis altavoces, sensor de presión de neumáticos, llantas de acero de 16”, barras portaequipajes en color negro, control de velocidad y ordenador de a bordo, elevalunas eléctricos delanteros y traseros, espejos retrovisores eléctricos y con posición de parking, bandeja trasera flexible y asiento del conductor ajustable en altura, entre otros. En materia de seguridad, se ofrecen seis airbag de serie (opción de llegar a 8 con los airbag laterales traseros), ABS + TCS, así como fijaciones Isofix para sillitas de niños.

El nuevo Altea XL se producirá en las instalaciones de SEAT en Martorell, unas de las más modernas y flexibles de toda Europa, donde también se producen el Ibiza, Córdoba, Altea, Toledo y León.

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Reclamaciones Industria Automotriz

QUEJAS y RECLAMACIONES a la INDUSTRIA AUTOMOTRIZ hasta Junio del 2006.

Año~~~~Quejas

2003~~~4,619

2004~~~4,387

2005~~~3,463

2006*~~311

Quejas Totales~12,780

(*Cifras a junio de 2006)


PRINCIPALES MOTIVOS DE RECLAMACIÓN:

§ Incumplimiento a la garantía
§ Defectos de fábrica
§ Servicio deficiente


PROVEEDORES MÁS DEMANDADOS:

§ General Motors de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
§ Ford Motor Company, S.A. de C.V.
§ Daimler Chrysler de México, S.A. de C.V.
§ Volkswagen México, S.A. de C.V.

"Quien es quien en las gasolinerías"

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"Quién es quién en las gasolinerías"

El padrón de “Quien es quien en las gasolinerías” asciende a 6,901 estaciones de servicio (gasolineras). Del 1º de enero de 2005 al 25 de julio de 2006 han sido verificadas en cuando menos en una ocasión por la Profeco o reportadas por el consumidor simulado 4,994 gasolineras, lo que equivale al 72.4 por ciento de dicho padrón.

Ahora bien, de las 4,994 gasolineras, sea por visitas de verificación de la Profeco o por reportes del consumidor simulado, de acuerdo con el semáforo:

1. 6.4 por ciento están en color rojo debido a que se encontraron irregularidades graves;
2. 58.1 por ciento están en color ámbar (amarillo) por irregularidades; y,
3. 35.5 están en color verde, toda vez que no encontraron irregularidades.

Lo anterior, considerando que para el mismo periodo (enero 2005 a julio 2006), la Profeco verificó 8,493 estaciones de servicio (gasolineras).

En este sitio puedes conocer el historial de verificación de las gasolineras a nivel nacional de 2005 a la fecha:
http://audio.profeco.gob.mx/appsg/home_11.asp

Para mayor información visite:
www.profeco.gob.mx

Inicia la comercialización de la Acura RDX en México.

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Inicia la comercialización de la Acura RDX en México.

El Salto, Jalisco, a 18 de agosto de 2006 --- Honda de México, S.A. de C.V. iniciará la comercialización de Acura RDX, una avanzada Entry SUV de Lujo, a partir del día 24 de agosto a través de todas las concesionarias Acura a nivel nacional.

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La RDX ofrece características de ingeniería sin precedentes para la marca, incluyendo el primer motor turbocargado e interenfriado de la división de lujo, la primera adaptación del sistema de tracción Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWDTM) en una SUV, y los primeros rines y neumáticos estándar de 18 pulgadas en un Acura. Asimismo, la RDX continúa la tradición Acura de “Seguridad a través de la Innovación” con la aplicación de vanguardistas tecnologías de seguridad. Fiel al estilo Acura, la RDX también ofrece gran variedad de sofisticadas tecnologías electrónicas líderes en su clase que están integradas perfectamente para mantener a sus pasajeros informados, en contacto y entretenidos.

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La RDX está dirigida a los citadinos energéticos que pasan los días de trabajo dentro de la ciudad, y luego se relajan los fines de semana lejos de todo eso. Sin importar a donde ir, esos conductores esperan lo último en respuesta, control y adaptabilidad.

Acura RDX 2007

La Acura RDX estará disponible con un precio de US$43,000.00, con I.V.A. e I.S.A.N. incluidos. Los colores disponibles son: Blanco, Grafito, Plata, Negro, Azul, Rojo y Bronce. Acura tiene planes de comercializar 200 unidades de este modelo para el resto de presente año.




Para mayor información visite:
www.honda.com.mx


(Info. Acura México)

More Power, More Torque, More Refinement For New Commodore Range

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More Power, More Torque, More Refinement For New Commodore Range

More power, more torque and more refinement are simple powertrain messages emphatically delivered by the 2006 range of Holden Commodores.

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VE Commodore is Holden’s most powerful range ever, with peak power and peak torque increasing on Holden’s advanced all-alloy V6 and V8 engines.
Powertrain engineers have also worked to improve powertrain efficiency by ensuring engines already recognised for relative economy continue to deliver strong results in real world use.

The 6.0L Generation IV V8 now delivers standard peak power of 270 kilowatts and peak torque of 530 Nm as measured under the international ECE standard.
Holden continues to offer two versions of the advanced Australian-built 3.6L Alloytec V6, delivering peak power of 195 kilowatts and 180 kilowatts respectively.

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Both engines have benefited from major programs to reduce noise, vibration and harshness without diminishing the performance for which they are renowned.
GM Holden Engineering Group Manager - Engines and Transmissions, Simon Cassin, said powertrain engineers had ensured that VE was ‘the finest car we could produce off the mark’.
“Driveability was a big focus which means better launch feel, responsiveness and torque delivery,” Cassin said.
“We have more power and more torque on every engine version plus the big benefit of an even flatter torque curve on the Alloytec V6.
“We had the advantage of working with high quality, proven properties in our V6 and V8 engines and were able to make improvements rather than starting from scratch.”

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Holden Director for Integration and Experimental, Ian Butler, said Holden had pursued major improvements to part-throttle response or launch feel across the VE Commodore range. The launch feel of the Chevrolet Corvette had been a target for Holden performance models.
“Holden has always produced cars with exciting performance but this is not only about zero to 100km/h or zero to 400 metre times,” Butler said.
“Part-throttle performance is key to defining the takeoff feel of the car as a high percentage of driving is typically at less than 20 per cent throttle.”

Alloytec V6

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Introduced in August 2004, the clever all-alloy engines have been driven forward with the benefit of two years’ experience in Australian driving conditions.
Cassin said the Alloytec engines represented tremendous value for customers, with increased performance from new variable intake manifolds on both engines and free-flowing exhausts.
“The lightweight, all-alloy Alloytec is an advanced powertrain, operating with double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and other technology to improve efficiency,” he said.
“It provides variable valve timing to ensure power and economy are equally delivered as required by the driver.
A range of improvements were made to modify engine noise including a new camshaft drive chain design, newly tuned harmonic balancer, new engine covers to manage acoustics and revisions to induction and exhaust systems to create the ‘right’ note while meeting strict pass-by requirements.

Generation IV V8

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Cassin said the introduction of a new all-alloy 6.0L V8 to Holden performance models in January 2006 had greatly assisted powertrain development for VE.
He said the V8 engine at VE, codenamed L98, was a Holden-specific application from GM Powertrain which was almost identical to the L76 engine introduced to meet Euro III compliance at the start of 2006.
Increased peak power from 260kW to 270kW, the highest ever output offered on a standard Holden vehicle, comes from a high-flow exhaust system with dual 2¼-inch pipes and four outlets.

“We’ve taken a world-recognised performance powertrain and made it even better,” Cassin said.
“The combination of our hero V8 with the new six-speed automatic or upgraded six-speed manual is something to behold.”

Refinement
Vehicle Systems Engineer – Chassis and Powertrain Integration, Andrew Holmes, said Holden had new initiatives throughout VE Commodore to reduce noise and complement engine improvements.
Holmes said a far stiffer and stronger engine cradle significantly reduced noise and vibration as well as isolating engine noise. Engines would be rigidly attached at six points rather than four, adding torsional and bending stiffness to the car and improving crashworthiness.

Various other measures have been taken to reduce vehicle noise. They include a new acoustic laminated windscreen, new engine hood insulator and sound deadening packages behind the engine bay and between the transmission and transmission tunnel. In addition, all VE carpets are layered with a high-tech acoustic insulation material to deflect road noise.

Fuel economy
Holden Director for Integration and Experimental, Ian Butler, said Holden had achieved competitive fuel economy outcomes despite mass and power gains across the range.

VE Commodore fuel economy measures included
· A new and more efficient differential
· Regulated voltage control to reduce alternator power consumption
· Tyre pressure increase from 220kPa to 250kPa to reduce rolling resistance
· Engine control system with digital sensors for crank and camshaft positions

“Holden has taken advantage of every possible opportunity to improve fuel economy, having made clear decisions that safety and technology could not be compromised with this car,” Butler said.
“We believe we have found the best possible balance and achieving competitive fuel economy with so much extra safety, technology and features is a significant achievement.”

Exhaust systems
All V8 engines are matched to a dual exhaust, quad outlet system; all High Output Alloytec engines are matched to a dual exhaust, dual outlet system; and other Alloytec engines are matched to a single exhaust, single outlet system.
Vehicle Systems Engineer – Chassis & Powertrain Integration, Andrew Holmes, said the all-new architecture also allowed Holden to pursue a clean sheet approach for exhaust systems.

“We focused on ensuring low back pressure and improving the burble in all exhaust systems, particularly the V8,” Holmes said.
“Up to 12 per cent lower back pressure assists significant increases in gas flow efficiency which helps deliver power and torque increases.”

Service intervals
Service intervals for all Holden engines are now 15,000 kilometres. The V8 engines were previously 10,000 kilometres.

VE COMMODORE POWERTRAIN – HIGHLIGHTS
3.6L Alloytec V6
· More aggressive pedal map for a livelier and more responsive launch feel
· New variable intake manifolds on both engines to increase peak power and peak torque
· New 7.7mm inverted tooth chain and newly-tuned harmonic balancer to reduce drive noise
· New diecast oil pan isolates driver from noise and vibration
· New Bosch E77 engine control system with digital sensors for crank and camshaft positions
· Front and rear oxygen sensors provide better cold start and cold running performance and assist fuel economy
· New engine covers feature acoustic insulation
· High Output Alloytec matched to dual exhaust with dual outlets
· Alloytec matched to single exhaust with single outlet
· Internal muffler design and resonators for improved noise quality

6.0L Generation IV V8 (L98)
· Design changes to exhaust manifolds support current Euro 3 requirements
· Performance-oriented calibration
· High-flow exhaust
· Matched to 2¼-inch dual exhaust with quad outlets
· New single-piece engine cover with acoustic insulation

New Holden Commodore




For more info. Visit:
http://www.holden.com.au/

(Info. Holden)

GM Will Build An All-New Chevrolet Camaro

GM Will Build An All-New Chevrolet Camaro


Auto Buyers Have Spoken: GM Will Build An All-New Chevrolet Camaro
Next generation of classic sport coupe goes into production in late 2008, on sale in 2009; will be almost identical to wildly popular concept unveiled at NAIAS

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Dear sports car fans: General Motors heard you loud and clear.

GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today that GM will build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro sport coupe based on the award-winning concept that stole the spotlight at the North American International Auto Show and has ignited the passion of car enthusiasts around the world ever since – even spurring consumers to start petition drives and send in certified checks in hopes of placing early deposits.

“The overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to the Camaro Concept continues to remind me of the uniquely iconic place our products can have in customers’ hearts,” Wagoner said. “Camaro is much more than a car; it symbolizes America's spirit and its love affair with the automobile.”

The all-new Camaro will begin with early production versions at the end of 2008 and will go on sale in the first quarter of 2009. “The new Camaro will be almost identical to the concept, a thoroughly modern interpretation of the 1969 model, considered by many to be the best design of the car’s first generation,” said Ed Welburn, GM's global vice president of design, who owns a 1969 Camaro SS. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sport coupe will feature an independent rear suspension, and will be offered in a variety of models with the choice of manual and automatic transmissions and V-6 and V-8 engines.
Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper said the new Camaro will appeal to both men and women, and unite customers with fond memories of previous Camaros with those who first experienced a Camaro when the concept was unveiled in January.

“We intend to make the all-new Camaro relevant to younger buyers while retaining its appeal to current fans,” said Peper. “The beauty of the best Camaros is that they have always been beautiful to look at with performance that rivals expensive European GTs. Yet they were practical enough to drive every day and priced within the reach of many new-car buyers.”

In fact, the Camaro Concept design team embodies the universal appeal that Chevy envisions for the car: The core team reporting to the lead designer ranges in age from 27-35 and came from all over the world, yet they all had similar experiences growing up with a love for the Camaro and American performance cars. Their concept redefines the Camaro for both existing and new generations of fans in a contemporary way with responsive performance and modern technology.

Peper said Camaro will complement Chevy’s already-popular portfolio of performance vehicles led by Corvette and including its broad SS lineup.
An American icon The Camaro has touched many lives – and graced many garages – with nearly 4.8 million produced between 1967 and 2002. More than 1,000 Camaro clubs exist globally, and thousands of Camaro web sites pay homage to the sports coupe. A recent report on America Online’s Top Searches of 2005 placed Camaro in the Top 10 car searches for the year.


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Mazda reemplaza lunas en caso de robo

MAZDA MOTOR DE MEXICO REFUERZA SU PROGRAMA DE SERVICIO Y ATENCION AL CLIENTE
-Implementa programa de reemplazo de lunas en caso de robo-

México, D.F. (agosto, 2006).- Mazda Motor de México mantiene un constante desarrollo en sus áreas de servicio y atención a cliente. La más reciente innovación en este aspecto es la implementación del programa de reemplazo de lunas (espejos laterales) para todos los modelos Mazda, en el caso de robo, sin costo alguno para el cliente.

Este programa que tiene vigencia a partir del 1º de agosto de 2006, es una muestra del valor que tienen los consumidores para la marca japonesa, buscando generar un estrecho vínculo de lealtad y apoyo.

En ciudades en donde la delincuencia se ha vuelto una crisis, empresas como Mazda Motor de México buscan hacerle un frente al ofrecer al consumidor afectado una respuesta que desalentará al ladrón y a los revendedores de partes robadas.

Estamos concientes que para la empresa esto representa una significativa inversión, comentó Leopoldo Orellana, Director General de Mazda Motor de México; sin embargo, creemos que bien vale la pena si con ello estamos reduciendo este tipo de actos vandálicos y generando la lealtad entre nuestros consumidores a través de hechos puntuales en beneficio directo del cliente y su automóvil.

Para hacer válido este programa, el cliente deberá presentarse en el área de servicio en su distribuidora y solicitar la reposición de una o dos lunas (según haya sido el daño) y se levantará una orden de servicio, procediendo la reposición de la parte afectada sin que el consumidor tenga que desembolsar un solo peso. Esto no incluye daños de hojalatería u otras afectaciones y tendrá vigencia hasta agosto de 2007.

Esta acción forma parte del proceso de mejora continua que Mazda Motor de México mantiene dentro del programa de atención y servicio al cliente y que incluye garantía defensa-defensa de 3 años o 60,000 Kms., así como Mazda Assist en el que el consumidor recibe asistencia técnica las 24 horas los 365 días, así como una rápida respuesta para la reparación y servicio, gracias al acceso directo a 3 almacenes de refacciones en Norteamérica y los precios más bajos de mantenimiento del mercado. Todo ello se suma y forma parte de la cadena de valores que el consumidor adquiere al momento de efectuar la compra de cualquiera de los modelos Mazda.

Para mayor información Visite:

www.mazda.com.mx

(Info. Mazda México)