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At first, Americans have rejected to make loan for Chrysler LLC and General Motor Corporation for helping them for the sake of their cash crises, when automakers have come to congress. But at last, W. Gorge Bush have approved $13.4 billion automakers loan.
CNN has conducted a research for people opinion on Auto Loans Support. They have taken 1,013 opinions of Adults in 19-20 December 2008. They have got that many of adults are in support of Auto loans, approximate 63% of Adults have supported Auto loans, but they have protested the further aid amounts for this Auto loans.
American companies also have given their opinion for this Auto loans issue. Approximate 70% American companies have supported for Auto loans. They also have said that we should give auto loans but in a limited amount for considering recovery status of any person.
Approximate in 3% peoples. Near about 28% American thinks that Crystal LLC and General Motor Corporation will pay back all the loans. Near about 38% people think that they should buy car from Bankruptcy Company. Approximate 82% peoples are having negative approach for Car executives. And some near around 61% peoples are having negative approaches for leaders of Car Companies.
This is the today’s comment of people for Auto loans. I think some people are right for this. I think America has done great work for starting again loan system; however they should be very crucial for recovery of loan. Because, no one is having eyes to identify good people and bad people, so American banks should have keep their eyes open all the time
The press specialized engine for Canary Islands Scirocco Volkswagen has chosen the “Best Car 2009″. The jury comprised of 13 industry experts has five points to give and can give a maximum of three to a single model.
After voting, the final result is I take the new Scirocco, which managed 20 points in total. It takes into consideration issues such as finishing equipment, price, aesthetics, technology, emissions, innovation, maintenance costs, etc..
The overall ranking of votes was as follows:
1. 20 VW Scirocco
2. Renault Megane III 14
3. SEAT Ibiza 13
4. Fiat Qubo 10
5. Rest 8
Among the other models who participated in the competition are the Ford Fiesta, Skoda Superb, Nissan Tiida, BMW 1 Series Coupé, Pro_cee’d Kia, Honda Accord, Mercedes GLK, Mazda2, Audi Q7 and the Opel Agila.
With the new edition of the VW Golf has finally done. The best-selling car in Germany was in this year of the auto motor und sport readers the first time since 2004, again the best car in the lower middle class elected. An appreciation for the engineers, designers and managers in Wolfsburg, after the past four years, the Audi A3 and colleagues from Ingolstadt beaten had to pass.
But otherwise it has in the auto motor und sport “readers choice” Best Cars 2009 “a few changes on the top places where. For example, the Mercedes S-Class in 2007 won top ranking in the luxury class is not against the new BMW 7 Series defend. On the contrary, the S-class coincided with a decrease of 11.6 percent of the vote even behind the Audi A8 to the third place.
Audi can not repeat dream result
Audi may be the result of a dream from 2008 are not repeated, but defended three of the four in the previous year, brought in top rankings: The new A4 comes with 35.3 percent of the vote clearly the most readers in the middle category.
The runners-up will land the BMW 3 Series with over eleven percent residue, followed by the Mercedes C-Class. With fourth place and 5.4 percent of the votes, the new Opel flagship Insignia a first consideration to celebrate success. Another 5.4 percent, the VW Passat, followed by the Ford Mondeo.
Amazingly, the very good performance by Audi (38.4 percent) in the upper middle class. Despite its very long duration, the A6, the BMW 5 Series competitor (21.0 percent) and Mercedes CLS (16.0 percent), is clearly behind him.
In the SUV category was the Audi transition seamless. After 2008 the Q7 has received the most votes, is this year’s Q5 with 15.6 percent in the first place. Surprisingly weak is also the performance of the new Mercedes GLK. Its angular design like only 7.7 percent of the participants. That’s enough behind the BMW X5 (10.5 percent) and Mercedes G-Class (nine percent) for fourth place.
The M-class adopted in 2009 from the top six, last year she was still 11.4 percent of the votes. Overall, this reader the Mercedes-choice supporters do not have good memories remain: 2009 does not create a single model, a first rank. However, the renowned brand in Germany last year after most of the VW cars sold.
VW from acknowledges
The top volume brand in the country since it was made better: In addition to the lower middle class could also categories VW cars and vans to choose. Even in the phasing of polo is in this segment for the reader the clear number one (30.1 percent). Well come to the new Ford Fiesta, with an increase of 11.2 percent compared to the last election from seventh to second rank improved.
Alfa Romeo has also in the car a successful debut. On the first try, the Mito the Opel Corsa behind and squeezed in the import last year’s scoring champion Skoda Fabia with a clear lead of 18 percent in the second place. The Fabia lost over 2008 over eight percent.
The expected breakthrough in the Minis creates the Fiat 500 is not. Although the advantage of 0.4 percent is not exactly abundant, the mini remains the number one in this category.
As a consolation to the 500 patch is still the top place in the import standings. Despite good sales figures, the Smart Fortwo against Mini and Fiat 500 chance.
Another first place goes to an Italian car: The Ferrari California is the Aston Martin DB9 Volante in the import-convertible scoring. The California replaces his brother as the most popular F430 Spider Convertible import from. The overall scoring wins again in 2009 the Porsche 911 Cabriolet, which is last year’s victory against the Mercedes SL may be repeated.
In comparison to last year is the advantage of only 1.4 percent but much lower. 2008, the Porsche still about twice as many votes as the Mercedes. Overall, it is also the performance of BMW remarkable: Among the six most popular convertibles may contact 3er, 1er and Three BMW 6 Series models place.
Universe has the worldwide rate of attraction of talents: “Best Companies to Work for 2010″ based on information from nearly 130,000 people in pursuit of a career path with training and business experience or engineering. After the unprecedented global launch in 2009, Google remains at No. 1, but this time facing an increasingly strong competition from the big four audit firms.
In the business category, 2010 was a good year for the audit industry, for the four largest firms in the industry now occupies four of the top five. “We see how the audit firms and manufacturers of consumer goods of high turnover (FMCG) are regaining the talents after a brief romance with the information technology industry,” said Michel Kalinowski, CEO of Universe.
On the less positive side, companies in banking and investment management consulting and the oil and gas face the problem of being perceived as less attractive contracting.
However, in the category of engineering, IT companies continue to lead: the top three (Google, Microsoft and IBM) retain the positions last year. The most notable changes include Sony of Japan in the number 4 and the new positioning of Apple. BMW, German car manufacturer, remains the most powerful brand such as contracting of personnel in the automotive industry. In the first 10, a space dominated by U.S. corporations, we must recognize Siemens have won at No. 8.
San Jose, August, 2011. With its commitment to the environment, Toyota ranked first in the world ranking of green brands, and to the study by Green Power Image communications agency Cohn & Wolf last year, more than 90% of respondents China, India and Brazil (countries considered more developed) believe it is important that the brand you buy has environmental awareness.
For experts it is no surprise the first place, since in a study earlier this year by Consumer Reports, about perceptions of different automotive companies according to parameters such as safety, quality, value, performance, design / style , technology / innovation and the environment / green, Toyota maintained its leadership in the green category with a score of 46.
In our country, Purdy Group, distributor of Toyota, performs various actions on behalf of the environment, for example, the first Friday of the month is recycling day Zapata Branch, while the last day is Friday in City Toyota.
The company co – processes over 45 stannous of oil produced per month (about 108 thousand liters per year) and Holmic, Holmic Group company, use this oil as fuel for boilers, all under strict control ensures that not produce carbon dioxide and the oil contaminated the rivers.
Purdy Group workshops are for washing machine parts has a fat-degrading microorganisms and biological cleaning system generally works pieces without changing the liquid detergent.
Since April 2009, ox-biodegradable bags are used in which parts are delivered and in 2010 began to use in all workshops ox-biodegradable seat covers.
“This recognition from Toyota is no coincidence, the company has a strong environmental awareness, all our technologies, VVT-I, Dual VVT-I and D4D are friendly, we have the Pries a hybrid vehicle, in addition to the fleet hybrid automotive industry’s most important, we, from the automotive business, we seek how to help the planet to reduce pollution and we feel that these actions put a bit, “said Luis Mastroeni, Manager of Corporate Relations Group Purdy.
The U.S. guru of car design will be in Buenos Aires on 4 and October 5 as part of a tour of the region, under an agreement between the 3M Automotive Division Latin America and Fosse Design. As part of the tour 3M Chip Fosse will be jury “Glasurit Competition: Award for best artist.”
Known for its clean design and sophisticated style, Chip Fosse is a living legend in the automotive industry. Customization of classic cars called Hot Rods and Muscle Cars includes visionaries Impression, Hemisphere, Stallion and Grand Master.
“I have traveled several times to Latin America in recent years and each time I find myself more passion to the cars that people have and how they have become an art,” said Fosse.
On visit to Argentina, Chip promote products lines Refinishing and Repair Automotive 3M Hook it System Vacuum Cleaner 233 + Masking Tape, Perfect It Finishing System Paint and Preparation System and painting, among others. “I have used 3M products since I was a boy in my father’s business and I am very happy to be officially part of the 3M family,” said Fosse.
“Chip Fosse has a great appreciation in Latin America. We are very pleased to work with Chip Fosse Design and bringing his passion and knowledge of design to the 3M Automotive Division, “said Antonio Ozona, Director of Industry and Transport markets 3M Latin America.
“Glasurit Competition: Award for Best Painter”
Glasurit paint brand in the automotive chemical company BASF, held this year the third edition of the “Award for Best Artist”. The goal of the contest is the professionalization of the office of car painter and awards the most outstanding painters in the area, thanks to its ability, skill and knowledge.
This year, Glasurit made an alliance with 3M to jointly launch the third national contest for painters of cars. It is a joint action, innovative and unique in the industry that rewards knowledge and professionalism of the painter in the workshop. This year will be awarded to owners of vehicles through direct action.
The evaluation of each stage of the contest will be conducted by a prestigious jury trained with vast experience in the field.
Be awarded to the best painters in an event that will take place on October 4. Among the jurors, this year will attend the prestigious and recognized Chip Fosse, tuning benchmark worldwide. The biggest prize is a trip for two to Playa del Carmen, Mexico for 7 days.
Nissan has recalled no fewer than 2.14 million vehicles worldwide. Virtually the entire range is affected, in almost all world markets, so the recall is enormous.
Nissan has found that a relay can fail, preventing the worst-case engine starts. That is why Japan’s brand ensures that the problem does not affect safety.
The range of models affected is vast: the March (Micro in our country), Cube, Note, Latest, Serena, Sylph, Tide, Tide Latino “, Wing lord, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, Terri and Infinity. All have been manufactured between 2003 and 2006 in various factories in Japan, USA, UK, Spain, China and Taiwan.
If we speak of units in Japan will be 835,000 units, followed by United States and Canada to 762,000 vehicles. In Europe, there are 354,170 allegedly defective units.
The repair is simple, is to change the relay in barely half an hour. Surprisingly, it appears that Nissan is seeking to recover the amount of the relay. The Japanese manufacturer is lately being forced to review many campaigns.
BMW, infected with rivals in the U.S. market for the category of Toyota and Honda, just called to review all models manufactured between 2007 and 2010 that have been released related to the famous N54 engine.
Apparently, after much time complaining about certain problems related to the exchange of model whose software must be changed to get correct the failure of power losses and increase the turbo lag, a problem that was generated by BMW’s own review earlier in which he sought to remedy the noise problem.
However, that’s not all because of the 130,000 units called to review, 40,000 of them will also have to replace the fuel pump with a new high pressure.
Unfortunately, this recall affects all 135i, 335i, 535i, X6 xDrive35i and Z5 sDrive35i marketed worldwide between 2007 and 2010, although BMW has made the only official recall in the United States.
A Latin American automotive achievement for the new, unique electric car. The point for the environment gave him his model marnanoca Fiat Palio Weekend, 100% ecological gas emissions and almost zeros noise.
Your engine lets you go from 0 to 60 km / h in 9 seconds and a maximum speed of 100 km / h Another expected participant in the world
Automotive is the Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car, with which the company expects India to “revolutionize” the market, the launch was planned for Friday 17.
It’s very simple equipment obviating ABS, power assisted steering and air conditioning, reaches 105 KM / H
its retail price is $ 2,055 a little over $ 1,100,000 dollars, still no estimated date of arrival
21% of Spanish companies incorporate electric cars to their fleets by 2013, according to The Corporate Vehicle Observatory (CVO), sponsored by Arval, the leasing company of BNP Paribas group, made public on the occasion of Vehicle Show and alternative fuels.
The study shows that the willingness to use electric vehicles is more present among the large national companies among small and medium enterprises. In this way, 23% of large companies, compared with 21% of Spanish SMEs ensure that incorporate electric vehicles to their fleets over the next three years. However, companies are still serious obstacles to economic and technical.
For example, 68% of companies established in our country considered excessively high purchase price and the acquisition of an electric vehicle can reach three times that of a conventional car with similar benefits. 59% points to the lack of charging points as the main barrier to be decided, while 51% considered an obstacle the lack of suitable models for their activity, and a network of workshops capable enough to maintain and repair the technology. Doubts about their road safety and on their “green impact” real wake also suspicions among 12% of users.