Kuga and Fiesta ST, The Mainstay of Ford at the Geneva Motor Show 2012

MICHIGAN - American car manufacturer, Ford announced it will follow the event the Geneva Motor Show 2012 which will be held March 6. In the exhibition, will showcase Ford Kuga and the latest generation Ford Fiesta ST, also will become a mainstay of Ford in Geneva.

In addition to being the mainstay of Ford in prestigious automotive event in Europe, the Kuga and Fiesta ST also comes with some pretty significant changes. Especially for the Fiesta ST, will come with an aerodynamic body kit, sport-tuned suspension and engine 1.6-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost that can give off power 117 hp and 240 Nm of torque (177 lb-ft).

The design looks more aggressive front and rear wheels is integrated directly to make a bigger impression than the third-generation Fiesta, which has five normal door.

Meanwhile, for the Ford Kuga, the latest generation of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is capable of producing 147 kW with maximum torque of 320 Nm. Power is channeled to all four wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. This machine was previously used by the Focus XR5 Turbo and Focus RS.

Furthermore, in addition exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show 2012, Ford Kuga and Fiesta ST will also follow the automotive event to be held in Switzerland, next week. Both variants will be a play on the European model.

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Lamborghini Countach 1989 S, Supercar Classic Favorite

BOLOGNA - Italian sports car manufacturer, Lamborghini, in addition to known producing cars at high speed, high prices, also known as an elegant and dynamic design. As evidenced by some of the latest new model was launched, such as, Lamborghini Aventador.

However, if the Lamborghini models remain in ancient times exotic and elegant as it is now. This was evidenced by the Lamborghini Countach 1989 S made ​​the favorite car of all time worldwide. With classic looks, sports car is still loved by Lambo lovers everywhere.

Lamborghini Countach 1989 S made ​​it into production from 1979 to 1990 a total of 2042 units worldwide, Lamorghini Diablo is the successor of  Countach S. Thus was launched Carbuzz, Friday (03/02/2012).

Judging from the exterior design, Lambo made ​​by 1989 is synonymous with the color blue and a slightly stiff. Both doors are gullwing model. The interior design has also not yet complete accessories. Overall, the model is the concept of classical.

Meanwhile, the kitchen spur business, equipped with 4.0-liter V12 engine that longitudinal revised up to two times and finally the machine used is a 5.2-liter. Machine that can shoot up to 420 hp.

Furthermore, regarding pricing, Lamborghini Countach S 1989 is priced at a fairly high, USD215.000. And specifically for the automotive market the United States (U.S.) Lambo is only available 25 units.

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K9, Luxury Sedan from KIA

SEOUL - Kia Motors took part in the luxury sedan segment with the launch of the all-new K9. K9 sedan will be first launched in South Korea this summer.

In the development, K9 known as KH. K9 will fill the line-up sedan that has been filled by Optima and Cadenza. In South Korea, two variants are known as the K5 and K7.

KIA K9 will come with three engine options, where the first level is the 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 248kW and 4.6-liter V8 engine that produces 287kW, ​​and the highest option Tau 5.0-liter V8 capable of producing 320kW. All the machines are taken from Hyundai.

K said, do not just mean KIA and Korea, but is taken from the Greek word "Kratos" (which mean forceful, dominance and power). While in English mean "Kinetic" (active and dynamic).

K9 KIA continues to design new DNA KIA, which looks as familiar with the typical car grill and show large luxury cars with superior technology. LED headlamps, with a classic design. Viewed from the front, KIA K9 represents a strong character of the car.

With rear-wheel drive design and architecture, KIA K9 was seen using the same platform with the Hyundai's Genesis sedan. The difference, K9 also features eight-speed automatic transmission. While Hyundai Genesis uses 10-speed transmission. The plan, K9 will be released with prices starting at USD 58 750.

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Peugeot RCZ So Best Car in the Middle East

DUBAI - Consumers in the Middle East generally favored range of sports cars Ferrari 599 GTO or Aston Martin V8 Vantage. But, they chose other brands to be best coupe car, the Peugeot RCZ.

Peugeot RCZ as the French car manufacturer has an attractive rounded design of the roof. Design features that support the engine and make the RCZ Coupe of the Year in the Middle East.

The awarding of the Peugeot RCZ coupe car of the year, performed at the Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The jury Middle East Car of the Year, is a combination of specialist automotive journalists from Ara Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Yemen Umi.
 
Manufacturing is bearing the lion produces RCZ started from May 2010. Reinforced with THP engine 1.6 and 2.0 HDi FAP. Peugeot RCZ is the most successful variant at this time. Previously, RCZ coupe won the award was the best of Top Gear in 2010.

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