2015 Audi A8 feature Matrix LED headlight technology

Audi will be introducing face lifted versions of its A8 and S8 sedans next month at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, and in the lead up to their arrival the brand with the four rings has been dropping details about some of the new technology that will feature on the cars. Audi has already confirmed that the new A8 range will feature Matrix, which allows a car’s high beam to be left permanently on without blinding other drivers.

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This is said to make it easier for others to perceive the driver’s intentions, even under difficult conditions. Audi says the new turn signal can be clearly and quickly perceived, even at long distances and in poor visibility.

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The turn signal features 18 individual LEDs arranged in a strip shape that is subdivided into seven blocks. For the turn signal in each of the tail lights, there are 24 LEDs in eight segments. During flashing the blocks are sequentially activated at 20 millisecond intervals from the inside outwards in the turning direction 

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Toyota Prado

The Toyota Prado is a completely practical and comfortable car in town that comes with a variety of car landscapes and intelligent design. Seven SRS airbags, active braking with intelligence, vehicle stability control and Traction Control among others are the most attractive features of Toyota Prado.

 

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If you prefer the 4.0L dual VVT-I engine or the 3.0L turbo Diesel engine “Toyota Prado” is the perfect car for you. The intelligent innovations and progressive technology make the Prado more fuel proficient than ever. One of the most attractive features of Prado is the availability as a 5 door (the GX, the GXL, the VX and the Kakadu) and as a 3 door (the SX and the ZR), in either 5 seater or, for grades with 5 door, 7 seater alignments. Each model offers massive space for driver, passengers and luggage with exceedingly flexible seating configuration facilitate to create extra cargo space when required. If you love travelling and travel a lot with family “Toyota Prado” would be the best and perfect car for you.

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Mercedes Benz

 

Gottlieb Daimler  (left)  and  Carl Benz  (right).

1887

Karl Benz commonly set up Mercedes-Benz car company in Mannheim.

   

 

Karl Benz first car design

 

 

 

Mercedes-benz brand logo evolution to finalize the design

 

 

1924-1944

 

 

These twenty years, Mercedes provides the former head of the empire Hitler total 44 cars, and to build exclusive car 770 k, the car without his permission is not allowed in the production and the sales, a total of 17 production vehicles, most of the destroyed by war, is now only 3 units, more than $2 million.

 

 

1961

 

Mercedes-benz and made innovation: in the world to sit from the launch of the first car with air suspension 300SE. 300 cars, as it were, has always been Mercedes testing field of science and technology, it also had 300 cars in the mercedes-benz pivotal position in the family of all products, considering the car lovers later craze for early 300's, this is understandable.

 

 

TO SUM UP

Mercedes-benz, as the world's oldest car brand, has been leading the innovation and development of automobile industry, in the list of global sales of luxury cars, with BMW has long dominated, visible brand influence is far-reaching, reference 2011 mercedes-benz 125th anniversary celebration of a text as the world on wheels, and lead all the way it goes; continuously in order to track the passion and glory, every one heart shaking the world spirit; and perfect aesthetic design, to create a perennial legend; never stop innovation, protect the safety of life.

 

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MAZDA

People who are very passionate to have a stylish car, who want a car to impress beautiful ladies, who want a car to reflect their smart identity, should definitely choose “MAZDA”. Mazda is one of the most successful automobile companies now days. Mazda was the fifteenth biggest automaker by production worldwide in 2011. However, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales though most of which were produced in the company’s japanese plants in 2007. People who prefer speeding car, there is no doubt they will love Mazda, it is not only a simple car, it is strongly connected with racing and sports. In fact, Mazda Company is a major sponsor to several professional sports team. Most Mazda car has a different name for the Japan home market than is used in the rest of the world. Most of the Mazda’s sports vehicles now days go by the Mazdaspeed name. Moreover, Mazdaspeed is involved in both unprofessional and professional motorsports. 

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Mazda is also famous for the symbol, a table of Mazda's different symbol are described below:

Years	Symbol	Description
1936		The first registered corporate logo, which appeared on three-wheel trucks in 1936.
1936		The first stylized branding. The three mountains (representing Hiroshima) also form the Latin alphabet letter M, which is duplicated three times for "Mazda Motor Manufacturer". The long side extensions represent wings for agility and speed.
1959–1975		Symbol and corporate mark as seen on most Mazda cars from the Mazda R360 until 1975
1975–1991		Between 1975 and 1991, Mazda did not have an official symbol, only a stylized version of its name; the previous blue "m" symbol was still used in some dealerships up until the 1980s, but later on a plain blue square next to the Mazda name was often used on dealer signs and documentation
1991–1992		In 1991, Mazda adopted a corporate symbol which was to represent a sun and a flame standing for heartfelt passion. This is commonly referred to in Mazda enthusiast circles as the "cylon" logo.
1992–1997		Shortly after the release of the new symbol, the design was smoothed out to reduce its similarity to Renault's. This is sometimes referred to as the "eternal flame" logo. It also represented the design of the rotary engine that Mazda was famous for. The eternal flame is also a concept of the Zoroastrian religion, this eternal flame still kindles within a Zoroastrian fire temple in Iran.
1997–present		A redesigned symbol was introduced in 1997. It's a stylized, winged "M" meant to show Mazda stretching its wings for the future. The wings are also symbolic of the Zoroastrian - Mazda - Guardian Angel.

Table taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda

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A burned out car in Epping, NSW Sydney, Autralian

A burned out car showed up in the Rich Area of Epping.

It's reported that the criminal who stole the car and drive it to this quite area want to taint the fingerprint he left. So the criminal burned out the car.  The way to destroy evidences is a outdated. However, we still cannot find out the convict.

As you see , the car is totally burned out.

From the image, we can still recognize Toyota logo.  It seems like a Highlander which worth $30 to $40 thousands approximately. 

Simon(One of the household in Epping Area) said, it's quite dangerous for people who live in here. Epping never happened this before. It's unusual for this place. Epping is a rich area and every house in here values a million at least. It should be safe.

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The first underwater car in the world

A Swiss company called Rinspeed has recently announced its newest project is in process of an underwater car, the name is ‘sQuba’ the car can both drive on roads and land. Rinspeed describes sQuba as the world's first finest real car to drive both on land and underwater, thanks to some cutting-edge technology. The car has a steel chassis, while its lightweight body panels are made of carbon nanotubes. 

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The two seater also includes a self-contained on board oxygen system to supply the driver and passenger with fresh air for breathing. The best feature of the car is the push button that - dive up to 10 meters (33 feet) under the sea.



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Top speed is 75mph on land, 4mph on water and 2mph below the surface. The zero-emission car is powered by rechargeable li-ion batteries, dives to 10 meters and can stay underwater for up to two hours.

 

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An electric motor provides rear wheel drive while on roads. Underwater, two propellers in the stern and two jet drives in the bow propel the amphibious car. With zero emissions, the design is even environmentally friendly, eliminating any pollution into the sea. Costing almost $1.5 million to build, the sQuba concept car will be on show on motor show soon.

 

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV – Mitsubishi Electric Car

MMAL’s(Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited) president and CEO, Robert McEniry said the future of cars is showcased in the i-MiEV, pointing out that even the likes of Porsche and Ferrari are embracing electric or hybrid vehicles and that the i-MiEV is not a gimmick but the first of the next generation of electric vehicles.

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Some interesting facts about the i-MiEV is its 160km range per charge, which takes 7 hours on a normal household plug. Once the “fast-charge” infestracture is available here you can charge the car to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes. It can travel at up to 130km/h using three different modes: Drive, Eco and Brake.

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The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has the ability to read the load on the power grid and only use power when the power grid usage is at its lowest (at night). Of course it can recharge anytime when required. Mr McEniry said the next generation of these vehicles will have the ability to even give back power to the grid when plugged in.

The battery in the i-MiEVs is a 16 kilowatt hour. If you’re unfamiliar with what a kilowatt hour is: a household heater rated at 1000 watts (1 kilowatt), left on for one hour uses one kilowatt hour (equivalent to 3,600 kilojoules) of energy.

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As far as I am concerned, although Mitsubishi i-MiEV has the fast- charge system, we can not find charge station everywhere. Beside this, the battery is too heavy to carry. Furthermore, this kind of cars are not suitable for driving for long distance or for climbing the rolling hills, because of the low power. But we cannot deny that electric cars protect environment, comparing with gasoline cars. As it's a new technologic car, the cost is higher than normal car. That means not everyone can support it, though it's environmental friendly car. However, I believe that the price of electric car will get lower and lower in the future, as  the technology of electric car becomes more and more mature.

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