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Features and Benefits Kawasaki Ninja 650R:
Fast-revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine

• Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve twin-cylinder fuel injection provides smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to mid rpm various
• Excellent mid-range power, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable
• Minimal vibration through the shaft 180 ° crankshaft driven imbalance, which in turn drives the water pump
• Jet Oil on the connecting rod big end oil spray on the bottom of the piston to assist cooling
• Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils provide a hot spark and save space
• High-capacity coolant radiator to improve efficiency
• Air-travel routing directly into the engine case, then the following internal parts to the cylinder head and an external pipe for a minimum and a simplified cooling system

Digital Fuel Injection

• Fuel injection settings to improve bottom-end torque while allowing faster rotation
• Sub-throttle valve equipped 38mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability
• Located behind the main throttle valve, sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI ® system ECU for a precise throttle response, similar to constant velocity carburetor
• Auto-fast idle system simplifies the start and help ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly
• Light fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank

Compact Machine Design

• Machines Powerful twin-cylinder is the most compact in the category, which helps reduce the dimension of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a frame, a thin minimalist
• Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine short front-to-back
• Transmission input shaft, output shaft and change drum are contained in the tapes "-style package that allows duty compact layout and eases transmission maintenance
• Semi-dry design that reduces the height of the machine
• Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim

Cleaner Emissions

• Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer in the exhaust emission produces a very low, is able to pass stringent Euro-III emission regulations
• 300-cell catalyst in a compact and lightweight
• Under-engine muffler placement to centralize mass and lower center of gravity

Vibration Control

• Rubber Machine back up the mountain remains low vibration
• Stang is rubber-mounted to reduce vibration transmitted through the handle grip
• Rider and passenger footpegs are rubber coated to reduce vibration

Light-Handling Trellis Frame

• Slim, low, narrow and compact lightweight design of the knee and footpegs for rider comfort and control
• The powerful, high-tensile steel trellis frame not only looks lightweight, but - rivaling that of aluminum frames
• Ideal for the frame stiffness balance achieved through extensive 3D analysis translates directly into the handling of exceptional
• Frame, suspension and rear suspension designs flow together with an integrated line running from the steering head to rear hub
• Dimensions of the front-to-back Short Suspension engine allows for long and short wheelbase combination that contributes to the light and nimble handling
• Clean Finish frame with overall quality of the bike display

Rigid Suspension

• Suspension tuned to complement the frame stiffness
• Suspension has a D-shaped cross-section for strength and light weight
• Suspension design further contributes to the appearance of high-quality Ninja 650R
• Elegant one-piece rider / passenger footpeg s toys complement and stabilizer Suspension

Suspension

• Fork and laydown shock 41mm preload-adjustable suitable for handling lightweight, rider-friendly
• Fork the lower end around the axle shaft adds bike performance and enhance the image of high quality

Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics

• An ideal handlebar, seat and footpeg relationship results in a comfortable position and nature suit different riders riding
• Frame narrowed only the rear of the fuel tank allows the chair slender, reaching to the ground making it even easier
• Single-shock rear suspension layout is offset by the battery located beside the shock instead of beneath it allows a high chair is also lower
• Low and high chairs slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped

Brake

• Dual 300mm front petal disc brakes with twin 27mm piston front brake calipers and single 220mm petal disc rear give a lot of braking power
• Front brake master cylinder and 14mm piston for smooth actuation

Sleek Superbike Bodywork

• Dual lampshade design features multi-reflector light bulb and light twin positions - such as the Ninja brothers SupersPort
• A lip on the windshield of the air transfer from the rider, along with the channel in the middle of cowling that made the curtain "air" to reduce wind buffeting at high speed
• Tall fuel tank - especially noticeable when viewed from the side - adding to the appearance of the bikes crouching
• A flush-surface fuel cap and a sharp-edged motif give the tank a distinctive look
• Sharp, edged lines give the Ninja 650R view, SupersPort aggressive crouch, but the bodywork is still menonjolkan frame
• Distinctive Ninja SupersPort design elements from the front cowling and fairings, such as a combination of wise and black panels enhance the image and appearance of a sporty compact
• Integrated front turn signals with clear lenses and amber bulbs
• Completing the appearance of an aggressive sport bike is a tail cowling featuring a sharp thin LED taillights
• Fender Inner rear tail helps keep the bottom clean sleek new hood
• Turn signals also function as hazard lights blinking
• A splash of water and hold the front bumper and a minimum length of two-tone design that fits Ninja 650Rs light, compact theme
• Storage options include four tie-down hooks for baggage or a spare helmet to be secured to a chair and storage space under the seat with room for a U-lock device or similar

Mirrors

• Design Mirror is SupersPort-style similar to that on the new Ninja ZX ™-6R

Wheel

• Attractive six-spoke style SupersPort improve bicycle wheel to see the light and reduce unsprung weight

Instruments / Controls

• MotoGP-inspired multi-function instrumentation including fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters and a digital tachometer bar-style
• Clock and trip meter can be viewed simultaneously
• Red backlighting for the LCD screen adds a sporty image while the area around the instrument panel presents a clean, finished interior front hood
• Clamp-style handlebars and curved shape of the reservoir brake master cylinder and clutch lever contribute to the appearance of high-quality Ninja 650R

Audi is honing the character of its flagship: from September, the Audi A8 will exhibit notably enhanced qualities. An even more precise driving feel, superior ride and acoustic comfort and subtle refinements to the design and interior underline the exceptional position of the sportiest saloon in the luxury class. Just how well the A8 combines sporty, elegant design with superlative handling characteristics, supreme comfort and exemplary eco-friendliness is illustrated by the Audi A8 2.8 FSI: with CO2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometre it is the best by far in its class.

Impressive handling characteristics, pioneering technology and exclusive design and equipment – the Audi A8 defines the notion of sports appeal in the luxury segment in a distinctive, masterly way. As the flagship of the brand, the A8 embodies the progressivenees of Audi: its extremely rigid lightweight aluminium body built according to the Audi Space Frame principle, the potent FSI and TDI powerplants with direct injection, quattro permanent four-wheel drive and the highly praised MMI operating system are only some of the elements employed by Audi to demonstrate its proverbial Vorsprung durch Technik in the luxury class.

The best fuel consumption figures in its class
New in the model range is the Audi A8 2.8 FSI. With FSI petrol direct injection and the innovative Audi valvelift system AVS, this engine develops 154 kW (210 bhp), producing its maximum torque of 280 Newton-metres across a wide speed range from 3,000 to 5,000 rpm. These ample reserves and – thanks to the aluminium Space Frame body – remarkably low vehicle weight of only 1690 kilograms ensure supreme acceleration in every situation. The A8 2.8 FSI sprints from 0 to 100 in 8.0 seconds, its top speed being 238 km/h.

Despite these convincing performance figures the A8 with the 2.8-litre FSI engine achieves top marks in its class in terms of fuel consumption: an average of only 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres, according to the standard test method. This corresponds to a CO2 figure of only 199 grams per kilometre.

Saloon for a unique driving experience

The entire model range offers a new driving experience: To this end, the A8 has been consistently developed in many areas and refined in terms of its unique blend of sportiness and elegance, superiority and sophistication. The rack-and-pinion steering with variable steering gear ratios and servotronic speed-dependent power assistance has been optimised and is more direct. Shock absorbers, bearings and adaptive air suspension settings have been modified. As a result, the A8 responds more spontaneously to steering inputs, tackles winding country roads with precision yet – seemingly of its own volution – maintains calm and supreme straight-line stability at high speeds.

Exceptional comfort in terms of suspension and acoustics
Similarly to the handling characteristics, ride comfort has also been improved: the standard adaptive air suspension is now more responsive to minor irregularities in the road surface. The continuously variable shock absorbers feature new seals to reduce friction, new valves optimise the characteristics and the entire hydraulics system has been retuned. The A8 even moves smoothly over transverse joints, with no vibration whatsoever. Together with the package designed to insulate rolling and road noise, the luxury saloon from Audi offers outstanding comfort.

The acoustics of the A8 have been enhanced and optimised throughout by using innovative materials – after all, noise insulation at Audi is always viewed under the aspect of intelligent lightweight construction. The result: without any additional weight, the Audi A8 exhibits the lowest rolling, road and ambient noise level in its class. The Audi A8 is one of the quietest cars in the world – an important element for relaxed comfort on long journeys in the saloon.

Comfort and safety with assistance systems

The Audi A8 supports the driver with state-of-the-art assistance systems. These provide comfort and convenience on long journeys, helping to keep the driver fit and alert – and are therefore decisively important for safety, too. Audi side assist utilises intelligent radar technology. The system is specially designed for lane-changing manoeuvres, alerting the driver to hazardous situations: if another vehicle moves into the critical zone, yellow LEDs in the housing of the exterior mirror light up permanently. If, despite the warning, the driver of the A8 sets the indicator lever to change lanes, the LEDs become brighter and flash rapidly for about one second. It is virtually impossible to overlook this impulse because the human eye is highly sensitive to changes in contrast in the peripheral field of vision.

Audi lane assist alerts the driver if he/she inadvertently moves out of the lane. A small camera, located on the windscreen above the rear-view mirror, monitors the road in front of the vehicle; a high-performance computer identifies the lane markings. If the driver drifts on to one of these lines without indicating, Audi lane assist signalises this accordingly by causing the steering wheel to vibrate.

Progressive design language, with specific refinements

The clear and progressive design language of the Audi A8 is characterised by its timeless quality. New touches were added to the exterior, for instance, but only in specific yet effective areas – from the single-frame grille to new exterior mirrors with integrated indicator and new wheel designs through to new-look LED taillights. New paint finishes complete the range as do high-quality aluminium applications, new colours and inlays for the interior.

Continuing on the road to success

Hence the Audi A8 is clearly on the road to success. With over 100,000 vehicles sold so far the current-generation model including both top-of-the-range versions, the Audi A8 W12 and Audi S8, has already surpassed the sales total of its predecessor.

Year for year, it continues to achieve sales growth in an overall stagnating market segment. The reason: while the A8 constantly attracts customers of other brands with its clear personality, the product loyalty and repurchase rate among A8 drivers is at the same time higher than average.

When it comes to the trade press and its readers, the A8 also has much to celebrate. It regularly picks up awards as the best car in the luxury class – from "auto, motor und sport" in Germany, for example, from "Auto Express" in the UK or "AutoWeek" in the US.

With the XTS, GM’s luxury-car division has made the difficult decision to replace the front-drive DTS and rear/all-wheel-drive STS sedans with a single car that it hopes doesn’t drive away current buyers of  both. Last year, U.S. buyers (many of them probably bearing coupons) scooped up about 23,000 of these models, or nearly 40 percent of Cadillac’s car sales.

The DTS, especially, looks out of whack with Cadillac’s rumored future product plan, which is performance oriented. One of Cadillac’s goals is to move the CTS up in size and prestige to become a true rival to the BMW 5-series and the Mercedes E-class. Also, the company is to bring in a smaller car, the ATS, which will line up against the C-class and the 3-series. But Cadillac has a lot of loyal DTS buyers, people who gladly pay almost $50,000 for an old-fashioned American luxury cruiser. As one insider tells us, “Why walk away from such a profitable niche in the marketplace?”

Cadillac’s front-drive STS and DTS replacement is shaping up, and we get a peek at the interior.

Update: Our spy shooters have nabbed several great new pictures of the XTS, including an interior shot, so we’ve updated the story below. Additionally, this article previously ran with a few shots of another future Caddy in the mix. Those pictures are of the smaller ATS; fresh images of that car are here.

We’ve known for some time that Cadillac is working on a smaller rear-wheel-drive car to battle the BMW 3-series, likely to be called ATS. Other intel has recently uncovered plans to crown the brand’s range with something big.

Skoda India is testing the Octavia in many cities. Last time Octavia was testing in Bangalore and Mumbai. Now it’s the turn for Pune. A white Skoda Octavia has seen testing in Pune. Unlike the other test mules this ones has LED day time running lights and Sun roof. which indicates that this is high end variant. Skoda hasn’t camouflage the new Octavia. This is the new strategy companies have been following for some time now. Ford is doing the same strategy with Eco Sport. This will makes the product more famous even before the launch. Skoda India will increase the ground clearance of Octavia to make it better for India. We also expect suspension tuning for India.

2013 Skoda Octavia will be first car in India to get Volkswagen MQB platform. New Skoda Octavia is longer and wider than the current Octavia which is Laura in India. Skoda will offer premium features in the Octavia. Interiors will be much more sophisticated. Skoda has increased the length and width of Octavia. Space in interior will be the best in segment. Skoda Octavia will be powered by 1.8 L TSI and 2.0 L TDI engine. We expect Skoda to also introduce 1.4 L TSI engine in Octavia in entry level variants. Skoda will launch the new Octavia Soon in India.

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