Although the joint venture plan between Proton and Volkswagen has been call off, the companies will still continue to cooperate on specific projects from the aspects of technical and engineering, training, supplying products and components from VW as well as supporting VW in exploring Malaysia’s dealer network.
Another news from The Edge Daily reporting the meeting between some senior executive from VW with a small group of journalists, explaining their initial favor in the joint venture and the differents of opinion with Proton. Interesting and truthful insight.
A sports car become the character in video game? Now it certainly is - the Project Gotham Racing 3 players. The Nissan Urge concept combines a real car with the Xbox 360. The Nissan Urge concept car allows drivers to play Project Gotham Racing 3 with using it’s own steering wheel, gas pedal and brake pedal while viewing the game on a flip-down 7” LCD screen. The game is developed exclusively for the Xbox 360.
The Nissan Urge, equipped with the Xbox 360, puts the controls of the world’s most powerful gaming console at the hands and feet of the driver. Implemented by the designers in Nissan Design America with the guidance of Microsoft engineers, the Nissan Urge delivers an immersive driving experience not available in any living room.
The Nissan Urge concept car is equipped with the award-winning Project Gotham Racing 3 which offers drivers to control a breathtaking trip through the streets of five locations: New York City, London, Las Vegas, Tokyo and the Nurburgring test track in Germany. The players view and play the game on a flip-down LCD screen, which also acts as the rear-view mirror when the car is being used for real driving. They control the game using the Nissan Urge’s steering wheel, gas pedal and brake pedal. The Nissan Urge driver can, maneuver through the streets of New York, park the car and activate the Xbox 360, then race virtually through the same streets using the same steering wheel, gas pedal and brake pedal — blurring fantasy and reality in a way that the automotive world has never before seen.
The Xbox 360 is the most powerful video game and entertainment system, delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live online gaming service, and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers. In the Nissan Urge, the Xbox 360 is mounted behind the car. Further details about the Xbox 360 at xbox.com.
Know more about the Nissan Urge concept at microsoft.com.
More photos of the Nissan Urge at channel4.com.
Dodge company has unveiled the Charger Super Bee recently. It features the “Detonator Yellow” paintwork with black hood and deck-lid face, Super Bee logos on front and rear fenders, and contrasting yellow stitching on the seats, steering wheel and shift knob. Powered by a SRT-engineered 6.1-liter HEMI V8 engine that producing 425 hp , the Dodge Charger SRT8’s powertrain represents a new level in HEMI performance, with 85 additional horsepower.
The legendary Super Bee nameplate made its debut in 1968 within the Dodge Coronet line. It was offered as a Dodge Charger only in its last model year, 1971.
This is the Charger Super Bee that displayed at the auto show. See more photos at dodgeboy.net.
Malaysian will soon to be able to enjoy the CKD version of the Mercedes new S-class as its company - Daimler Chrysler Malaysia has invested 35 million into its Pekan, Pahang plant to be ready for the assembly.
DCM president and CEO Datuk Frank Steinleitner told reporters that they are hoping to export Mercedes to overseas market, depending on the new NAP which has yet to be announce at this moment.
After the Mini Concept Tokyo, Mini company has unveiled the Concept Detroit, another re-interpretation of the Mini Traveller.This time the prototype will be followed by a production vehicle, as announced during the 2006 Detroit Motor Show.
Thanks to innovative roof carriers and cargo box systems that offer additional storage space, the Mini Concept Detroit combines sporting performances and look with a flexible use of space. .
This design study celebrates the 100th birthday of Sir Alec Issigonis, the inventor of Mini, born in 1906 from a Greek father and a German mother. The Concept Detroit has a high-technology look achieved with a the special Satellite Silver Metallic Colour and Neoprene Contours.
The Mini Concept Detroit features an adjustable Cargobox in the luggage compartment with its loading cover moving out to the rear for convenient loading at all times. Another convenient feature is the transÂparent cover on the Cargobox moving up and thus serving as a partition betÂween the passenger area and the luggage compartment. The rear secÂtion of the roof opens up just as conveniently for easy loading.
The “Floating Elements†concept offers a surprisingly generous and open impression right from the start when the driver and passengers get into the car. The interior features the suspended in position seats, the free-hovering dashboard with its Center Speedometer, and a revolving central dashÂboard with both a digital and analogue display. The front seats can be swivelling to the side for easy and convenient access to the rear. When it tilted down, the rear seats form a flat surface flush with the floor of the luggage compartment.
Alexander Arnold Constantine Issigonis was born on 18 November 1906 as the son of a Greek father and a German mother in a region which now belongs to Turkey. He moved to London for his schooling and technical studies, later becoming one of the most successful English car designers and automotive engineers. Now, they are celebrating the 100th birthday of Sir Alec Issigonis, the Inventor of Mini.
Although the joint venture plan between Proton and Volkswagen has been call off, the companies will still continue to cooperate on specific projects from the aspects of technical and engineering, training, supplying products and components from VW as well as supporting VW in exploring Malaysia’s dealer network.
Dodge company has unveiled the Charger Super Bee recently. It features the “Detonator Yellow” paintwork with black hood and deck-lid face, Super Bee logos on front and rear fenders, and contrasting yellow stitching on the seats, steering wheel and shift knob. Powered by a SRT-engineered 6.1-liter HEMI V8 engine that producing 425 hp , the Dodge Charger SRT8’s powertrain represents a new level in HEMI performance, with 85 additional horsepower.
Malaysian will soon to be able to enjoy the CKD version of the Mercedes new S-class as its company - Daimler Chrysler Malaysia has invested 35 million into its Pekan, Pahang plant to be ready for the assembly.
