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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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Suzuki Motor Corporation
Kabushiki-Kaisha is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines. Suzuki is the 9th largest automobile manufacturer in the world by production volume,employs over 45,000 people, has 35 main production facilities in 23 countries and 133 distributors in 192 countries.[citation needed] According to statistics from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), Suzuki is Japan's second-largest manufacturer of small cars and trucks. It makes most of its net profits from India.
* 1 History
o 1.1 Historical timeline
* 2 Maruti Suzuki
* 3 American Suzuki Motor Corp. history
* 4 Pakistani Suzuki Motor Company Limited
* 5 Suzuki Canada Inc. history
* 6 OEM deals
* 7 Automobiles
* 8 Motorcycles
o 8.1 Models
* 9 All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
* 10 Event sponsorship
* 11 See also
* 12 References
* 13 Further reading
* 14 External linksText document with red question mark.svg
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Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations where appropriate. (July 2009)In 1909, Michio Suzuki (1887–1982) founded the Suzuki Loom Works in the small seacoast village of Hamamatsu, Japan. Business boomed as Suzuki built weaving looms for Japan's giant silk industry. In 1929, Michio Suzuki invented a new type of weaving machine, which was exported overseas. Suzuki filed as many as 120 patents and utility model rights.[citation needed] The company's first 30 years focused on the development and production of these exceptionally complex machines.[citation needed]

Despite the success of his looms, Suzuki realized his company had to diversify and he began to look at other products. Based on consumer demand, he decided that building a small car would be the most practical new venture. The project began in 1937, and within two years Suzuki had completed several compact prototype cars. These first Suzuki motor vehicles were powered by a then-innovative, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-cylinder engine. It featured a cast aluminum crankcase and gearbox and generated 13 horsepower (9.7 kW) from a displacement of less than 800cc.With the onset of World War II, production plans for Suzuki's new vehicles were halted when the government declared civilian passenger cars a "non-essential commodity." At the conclusion of the war, Suzuki went back to producing looms. Loom production was given a boost when the U.S. government approved the shipping of cotton to Japan. Suzuki's fortunes brightened as orders began to increase from domestic textile manufacturers. But the joy was short-lived as the cotton market collapsed in 1951.Faced with this colossal challenge, Suzuki's thoughts went back to motor vehicles. After the war, the Japanese had a great need for affordable, reliable personal transportation. A number of firms began offering "clip-on" gas-powered engines that could be attached to the typical bicycle. Suzuki's first two-wheel ingenuity came in the form of a motorized bicycle called, the "Power Free." Designed to be inexpensive and simple to build and maintain, the 1952 Power Free featured a 36 cc, one horsepower, two-stroke engine.[10] An unprecedented feature was the double-sprocket gear system, enabling the rider to either pedal with the engine assisting, pedal without engine assist, or simply disconnect the pedals and run on engine power alone. The system was so ingenious that the patent office of the new democratic government granted Suzuki a financial subsidy to continue research in motorcycle engineering, and so was born Suzuki Motor Corporation.

In 1953, Suzuki scored the first of many racing victories when the tiny 60 cc "Diamond Free" won its class in the Mount Fuji Hill Climb
1955 SuzulightBy 1954, Suzuki was producing 6,000 motorcycles per month and had officially changed its name to Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. Following the success of its first motorcycles, Suzuki created an even more successful automobile: the 1955 Suzuki Suzulight. Suzuki showcased its penchant for innovation from the beginning. The Suzulight included front-wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering—features common on cars half a century later.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's tuning branch BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles. Upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series automobiles include more powerful and responsive (yet at times smaller) engines, improved handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-color "M" (Motorsport) emblem.
* 1 E30 M3
o 1.1 The E30 M3 road car
o 1.2 Changes from the standard 3-series
o 1.3 Wrap up
o 1.4 Notable publication accolades
o 1.5 E30 performance
o 1.6 Production figures
o 1.7 Significant victories in auto racing
+ 1.7.1 Championships
+ 1.7.2 Races
* 2 E36 M3
o 2.1 North American models
o 2.2 E36 performance
o 2.3 E36 special models
+ 2.3.1 M3 Euro-Spec (Canadian Edition)
+ 2.3.2 M3 CSL (Lightweight) (E36)
# 2.3.2.1 Racing history
+ 2.3.3 M3 GT
+ 2.3.4 M3 Evolution Imola Individual (M3 GT2)
+ 2.3.5 M3-R
+ 2.3.6 M3 compact
* 3 E46 M3
o 3.1 E46 performance
o 3.2 E46 special models
+ 3.2.1 M3 GTR
+ 3.2.2 M3 CSL
+ 3.2.3 M3 Competition Package
* 4 E90/92/93 M3
o 4.1 E90, E92, and E93 performance
o 4.2 E92 M3 GTS
o 4.3 Racing
+ 4.3.1 E92 M3 GT2
+ 4.3.2 E92 M3 GT4
o 4.4 Critical reception
* 5 BMW M3 Challenge
* 6 References
* 7 External links

E30 BMW E30 M3
Production 1986–1992
Assembly Regensburg, Germany
Garching, Germany
Rosslyn, South Africa
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Engine 2.3 L I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
Wheelbase 101.1 in (2568 mm)
Length 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Curb weight 2,865 lb (1,300 kg)
Related BMW 3 Series

Based on the 1986 model year E30 3-Series, the first M3 was introduced with a 2.3 L I4 S14B23 engine (also known as S14). The engine design was based on various BMW parts: basic block layout from the M10 4 cylinder (found in the 2002 and 320 series) overbored and reinforced to similar specifications of the BMW M88 inline-6. The valve train and head architecture from BMW's M1 and, later, M6 inline-6 cylinder was adopted for aggressive breathing.

In contrast to later M3 iterations, the E30 M3 was campaigned by BMW as well as other racing teams including Prodrive and AC Schnitzer competing in many forms of racing including rally as well as German, British, Italian, Belgian, French, and Australian touring. The production of the E30 road car was to homologate the M3 for Group A Touring Car racing. It was to compete with the "2.3-16V"-model of the Mercedes-Benz W201 190E that was introduced in 1983. In its final years of competition, the 2.5 liter S14 engine in full race trim was capable of over 250 hp (190
The third car road-going version produced 195 bhp (145 kW; 198 PS) (catalyzed model). Evolution models (not sold in North America) continued with 2.3 liters but adopted revised exhaust-cam timing, increased compression along with the lack of a catalyst producing approximately 215 hp (160 kW). Later the Sport Evolution model production run of 600 (sometimes referred as Evolution III) increased engine displacement to 2.5 L and produced 238 hp (177 kW; 241 PS). An additional 786 convertibles were also produced.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

Lamborghini Matte Black LP560-4 Gallardo!

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.,[Notes 1] commonly referred to as Lamborghini (pronounced [lamborˈɡiːni] ( listen)), is an Italian automaker. The company was founded by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963, with the objective of producing a refined grand touring car to compete with established offerings from marques like Ferrari.

The company's first models were released in the mid-1960s, and were noted for their refinement, power, and comfort. Lamborghini gained wide acclaim in 1966 for the Miura sports coupé, which established mid-engine design as the standard layout for high-performance cars of the era. After a decade of rapid growth, hard times befell the company in the mid-1970s, as sales plunged in the wake of the 1973 world financial downturn and oil crisis. After going through bankruptcy and three changes in ownership, Lamborghini came under the corporate umbrella of the Chrysler Corporation in 1987. The American company failed to return the automaker to profitability and sold it to Indonesian interests in 1994. Lamborghini's lack of success continued through the 1990s, until the company was sold in 1998 to Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, a German automotive concern. Audi's ownership marked the beginning of a period of stability and increased productivity for Lamborghini, with sales increasing nearly tenfold over the course of the 2000s, peaking in record sales in 2007 and 2008. The world financial crisis in the late 2000s negatively affected luxury car makers worldwide, and saw Lamborghini's sales drop back to pre-2006 levels.

Assembly of Lamborghini cars continues to take place at the automaker's ancestral home in Sant'Agata Bolognese, where engine and automobile production lines run side-by-side at the company's single factory. Fewer than 3,000 cars roll off the production line each year. The company currently offers two variations of a single model, the V10-powered Gallardo coupé and roadster. The flagship V12-powered Murciélago coupé and roadster were discontinued at the end of 2010, with a successor expected in 2011.
* 1 History
o 1.1 Origin
o 1.2 Early 1960s
o 1.3 1965–1966
o 1.4 1967–1968
o 1.5 1969–1970
o 1.6 1971–1972
o 1.7 1973–1977
o 1.8 1978–1986
o 1.9 1987–1993
o 1.10 1994–1997
o 1.11 1998–Present
* 2 Vehicle lineup
o 2.1 Current range
o 2.2 Concept models
* 3 Motorsport
* 4 Identity
* 5 Corporate affairs
o 5.1 Sales history
o 5.2 Lamborghini of Latin America
* 6 Footnotes
* 7 Notes
* 8 External links
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A Lamborghini 22PS from 1951.
Main article: Ferruccio Lamborghini

Automobili Lamborghini was founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini, the child of viticulturists from the comune (township) of Renazzo di Cento, Province of Ferrara, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. After serving as a mechanic in the Regia Aeronautica, during World War II, Lamborghini went into business building tractors out of leftover military hardware from the war effort. By the mid-1950s, Lamborghini's tractor company, Lamborghini Trattori S.p.A.had become one of the largest agricultural equipment manufacturers in the country He was also the owner of a successful gas heater and air conditioning

Lamborghini's wealth allowed him to cultivate a childhood interest in cars, owning a number of luxury automobiles including Alfa Romeos, Lancias, Maseratis, and a Mercedes Benz. He purchased his first Ferrari, a 250GT, in 1958, and went on to own several more. Lamborghini was fond of the Ferraris, but considered them too noisy and rough to be proper road cars, likening them to repurposed track carsLamborghini decided to pursue an automobile manufacturing venture, with the goal of bringing to life his vision of a perfect grand tourer.

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

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xterior, the Ford Explorer interior design brief was to modernize, making soft-touch surfaces and occupant comfort key priorities. A goal was to make the Ford Explorer interior a three-row medium for the technology, convenience and connectivity it contains, while inspiring driver confidence in dynamic driving on any road, anytime, anywhere.

The feeling of the interior is one of an upscale, premium vehicle, from the choice of materials to the high levels of fit-and-finish.
Make it look expensive: That was my goal for the new Explorer interior," said Mike Arbaugh, interior studio manager. "This is a vehicle that challenges higher-end SUVs like BMW X5 and Audi Q7, so the interior design, craftsmanship and fit-and-finish should play in that league."
The new Ford Explorer interior package is a best-of-both-worlds approach, combining premium European design cues - imparting a sense of driving dynamics - with a sophisticated and uniquely American familiarity. The graceful, seamless flow from instrument panel into the doors and the forward-leaning center stack reflect the sporty, European theme while the command seating position bestows the sense of security so important to SUV buyers.

The Ford Explorer interior package also reflects the latest iteration of Ford DNA storage thoughtfully arranged throughout the cabin, including clever spaces for everything active families like to take along.
As a designer and an audiophile, I'm really excited about the metal speaker grilles in the door panels," said Arbaugh. "They impart SUV ruggedness, they look technical and expensive, and they offer superior sound transparency."
Instrument and door panels all reflect soft-touch surfaces, making the Ford Explorer interior environment more pleasing from both aesthetic and tactile perspectives. Cloth interior surfaces - including the black headliner - are comprised of 25 percent recycled content. Seating foam from environmentally friendly soy-based content helps Ford Explorer keep it green.

"The modern design, soft-touch surfaces and chrome accents harmonize to give the new Explorer an upscale aura we think customers will really appreciate in a three-row, fully capable SUV," said Arbaugh. "The media hub and MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology not only reflects SUV buyer lifestyles, it enhances them."

World-class craftsmanship

The new Ford Explorer elevates the importance of SUV fit-and-finish, not just for North American customers but on a global stage. Ford Explorer is the most exported North American nameplate in the Ford brand portfolio. To that end, the 2011 Explorer was designed and developed to exceed not only North American standards, but global standards for the execution of interior surfaces and the absence of protruding edges.

Meeting these global standards called for tighter surface margin gaps and tolerances, equal to or better than Audi. While this presented some challenges for the interior design team, it also served to underpin the advance in Ford Explorer interior craftsmanship and quality.
A global internal Ford craftsmanship and quality process was instituted with Ford Explorer development, providing metrics and benchmarks to include better quality materials, with enhanced focus on how well interior and exterior parts come together.
Taken to new heightsAs part of Ford's global product development system, Ford Explorer was subject to extreme testing while still in the virtual computer-aided design phase. Issues identified and addressed in the virtual realm help deliver a higher quality vehicle when prototype build begins. Then these running prototypes are tested and validated to ensure that the attributes targeted at the outset are delivered for customers.
The Ford Explorer vehicle engineering team took prototypes over Colorado's 13,114-foot Imogene Pass, buried them in deep sand in the California desert, carved through snow in Minnesota and Northern Michigan, traversed a slippery red clay mud bog in Alabama, and logged countless development and validation miles at both Arizona and Michigan proving grounds.
The goal: Deliver a durable, high-quality, fully capable and fuel-efficient SUV for today's customers in more than 90 countries around the world.
Quietly capableThe 2011 Ford Explorer was designed and developed to deliver best-in-class levels of NVH control and to rival premium SUVs in quietness. Customer research told the Ford Explorer development team that the interior of an SUV should be serene and soothing.

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