Suzuki Solio Bandit

Sekilas bentuk dari Suzuki Solio Bandit ini tampak seperti Nissan Serena dengan ukuran yang lebih kecil tentunya. Hanya menjadi mimpi bila mobil ini benar-benar dijual di Indonesia, karena pasar atau konsumen Indonesia bukan orang Jepang yang senang dengan kepraktisan tinggi ataupun hanya 4 Seater. Konsumen Jepang juga menyukai mobil yang irit bahan bakar, berteknologi, menyukai mobil yang berukuran kompak dan mobil yang ramah lingkungan.

Produsen mobil di Jepang menangkap hal ini dan mereka memproduksi mobil-mobil yang inovatif secara desain dan multi fungsi. Walaupun mobilnya berukuran mini tetapi memiliki ukuran kabin yang luas, berbeda dengan kultur orang Indonesia yang senang menggunakan mobil 7 seater atau lebih populer dengan sebutan MPV. Orang Indonesia lebih suka berdesak-desakkan apabila naik kendaraan umum maupun menggunakan mobil pribadi lebih suka "berjubel", makin banyak penumpang makin bagus.

Sangat berharap mobil ini bisa di develop oleh Suzuki menjadi MPV yang sebenarnya, yaitu lebih panjang dan lebih lebar. Suzuki Indonesia bisa memproduksi mobil ini sebagai penerus dari generasi terbaru Suzuki APV di Indonesia untuk bisa menantang Honda Mobilio ataupun Honda Freed. Untuk penamaannya boleh juga dipakai nama Suzuki Solio yang mudah di ucapkan oleh orang Indonesia.

Tentunya dengan penambahan baris ke tiga alias menjadi 7 seater kapasitas mesinnya harus minimal 1.500 cc, dan harga jual sedikit diatas Suzuki Ertiga agar bisa bersaing dengan Low MPV yang lain, seperti Honda Mobilio yang akan dijual di awal tahun 2014.

Di Jepang Suzuki Solio menuai penjualan yang baik, sehingga pabrikan Mitsubishi membuat Delica D:2 sebagai produk kembarannya.

Walaupun hanya bisa untuk 4 orang dewasa atau 4 seater Suzuki Solio memiliki pengaturan kursi yang kreatif. Memaksimalkan ruang yang ada, mungkin itu hal yang dipikirkan desainer Suzuki Solio.

Mobil ini mudah untuk dibuat "ganteng", seperti Suzuki Solio versi modifikasi dari gambar dibawah ini. Hanya bermodalkan velg custom, dan bermain di sektor suspensi agar menjadi lebih rendah dari standar cukup membuat Suzuki Solio ini menjadi "gahar".

Body			5-door
Model name			S		S-DJE
Car name model			Suzuki · DBA-MA15S
Drive system			FF (front two-wheel drive)	Full-time 4WD	FF (front two-wheel drive)	Full-time 4WD
Transmission			Instrument panel shift CVT
Model symbol			FBSE-3	FBSQ-3	FBSE-C3	FBSQ-C3
Dimensions and weight	Total length (mm)		3,710
	Overall width (mm)		1,620
	Height (mm) ※ 1		1,765
	Indoor Dimensions (mm)	Length	2,115
		Width	1,415
		Height	1,345
	Wheelbase (mm)		2,450
	Tread (mm)	Before	1,430
		Later	1,425
	Ground clearance (mm)		145
	Vehicle weight (kg)		1,040	1,100	1,060	1,110
	Riding Capacity (Person)		Five
Performance	Fuel consumption rate (km / L)※ 2	(Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport examination value)	20.6	19.4	25.4	21.6
	Main measures to improve fuel economy		Variable valve timing, electric power steering, lock-up torque converter, automatic continuously variable transmission		Charge control with idling stop system, variable valve timing, electric power steering, lock-up torque converter, automatic continuously variable transmission
	Minimum Turning Radius (m)		5.0
Engine	Model		K12B type
	Type		Four-cylinder water-cooled 4-cycle series
	Valve system		DOHC16 valve VVT
	Inner diameter × stroke (mm)		73.0 × 74.2
	Total displacement (L)		1.242
	Compression ratio		11.0	12.0
	Fuel supply system		EPI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)
	Maximum power  (kW / rpm) net		67 <91ps> / 6,000
	Maximum torque  (N · m / rpm) net		118 <12 .0kg="" m=""> / 4,800	118 <12 .0kg="" m=""> / 4,400
	Fuel tank capacity (L)		33
	Fuel use		Unleaded regular gasoline
Power transmission device	Transmission gear ratio	Advance	4.006 ~ 0.550 (LOW: 4.006 ~ 1.001, HIGH: 2.200 ~ 0.550)
		Recession	3.771
	Final reduction ratio		3.757
Steering	Gear format		Rack-and-pinion
Brake	Main brake  format	Before	Ventilated disk
		Later	Leading trailing
	Brake booster		Vacuum booster formula
	Braking force control device		ABS [EBD with]
	Parking brake format		Two-wheel braking after mechanical
Suspension	Suspension system	Before	McPherson strut type coil spring
		Later	ITL (isorated trailing link) type coil spring
	Stabilizer (front)		Torsion bar type -
	Tire		165/60R15 77H

※ It is the numerical value at the time of folded one roof antenna.
※ 2 fuel consumption rate is the value of the test conditions specified. Fuel consumption rate depends (sudden acceleration, air conditioner use, etc.) operating method (weather, traffic jams, etc.) and your environment.
○ Solio is subject to car "environmentally friendly vehicles promote tax system". (Vehicle excise tax until the new car registration April 30, 2015 is. Automobile weight tax until the new car registration March 31, 2015) will receive a tax break automobile acquisition tax and automobile weight tax at the time of purchase. In addition, it will be eligible for green tax system, (applies for new registered vehicles up to March 31, 2014) will receive a tax break for car tax for the following year of purchase.
○ The Solio "Green Purchasing Law * meet the criteria of a particular procurement goods, etc. ". * The Law Concerning the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other.
○ Solio Meets "criteria for government official vehicles based on the Green Purchasing Law".
○ "eco-friendly vehicles promote tax system", "green tax", for the "Green Purchasing Law", please contact the sales company for details.
○ from "PS / rpm" to "kW / rpm", engine output display was switched to the "N · m / rpm" from "kg · m / rpm" engine torque display. <> Is in, it is a reference value in the old unit.
■ There is the case that is different from the actual color of the publication photograph. Please contact the sales company for details.
■ The photograph of the publication, which were taken with the permission or specially synthesis is included.
■ The specifications of this vehicle, are subject to change without prior notice. (As of November 2013)
■ To help you get on with confidence, please read the instruction manual supplied with the vehicle.
■ manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Corporation

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Suzuki Hustler

Suzuki Motor Corp. said Tuesday its new Hustler minivehicle, which combines the characteristics of a car and a sport utility vehicle, will go on sale Jan. 8.

The name Hustler was chosen to conjure the image of agility, as well as invite nostalgia from customers who remembered an off-road motorbike released in 1969 called the Hustler 250, said a Suzuki public relations officer.

The gasoline-powered minicar gets up to 29.2 km per liter, Suzuki said. The sticker price will range from ¥1.05 million to ¥1.58 million.

The new model shares a common platform with Suzuki’s mainstay Wagon R car but has more interior space and is equipped with safety systems to control its brakes on hills and snowy roads, the automaker said.

“We want customers to use the vehicle for having fun and adventures,” Chairman Osamu Suzuki said at a news conference in Tokyo, adding he hopes to boost sales of minicars with the new lineup despite the sales tax hike in April.

Regarding overall domestic car sales next year, however, the president said the sales tax hike will inevitably hit manufacturers. The company set a monthly sales target of 5,000 Hustlers.

suzuki.co.jp
autoblog

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KIA Sorento Diesel

KIA Sorento is the larger of two SUVs from the ambitious Korean importer. The smaller KIA Sportage is aimed more at the youth and small family market while the seven-seat Sorento is effectively a crossover people mover with some off-road ability in the AWD variants. The latest version of the Sorento was launched here in September 2012.

The choice of two- or four-wheel-drive is rapidly becoming the norm in the latest breed of SUVs, something that makes lots of sense because the majority of buyers neither want nor need drive to all four wheels, a feature that not only adds to the vehicle’s purchase price but also, because of the extra weight, to its fuel consumption and emissions.

While two of the models that Kia views as Sorento’s main competitors, Ford Territory and Toyota Kluger, do have 2WD variants, its Hyundai sibling – and so realistically its closest competitor – the Santa Fe, only comes with 4WD despite the two vehicles sharing the same platform.

VALUE
The 2.2-litre AWD Sorento Platinum we tested will set you back $50,390.
Standard equipment in all models includes stability control and traction control, ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist and downhill brake control, hill-start assist and parking sensors at both front and rear.

The mid-spec SLi adds a parking sensor dash display, reversing camera, leather trim seats and roof rails. Platinum models also gain satellite navigation, active high-intensity discharge Xenon headlights, push button ignition start and panoramic sunroof. Other features across the range include cruise control, mp3-compatible audio system, AUX/USB and iPod sockets and Bluetooth for both phone and audio streaming.

TECHNOLOGY
Kia Sorento comes with a choice of two engines, 3.5-litre V6 petrol and 2.2-litre turbo-diesel. The standard transmission is a six-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is available but only with the diesel engine and only in the entry level Sorento Si.

The V6 petrol has maximum power of 204 kW at 6300 rpm and torque of 335 Nm at 5000 rpm with combined fuel consumption listed at 9.8 litres per 100 kilometres. The turbo-diesel engine peaks at 145 kW of power at 3800 rpm and 421 Nm of torque (manual) and 436 Nm (automatic) between 1800 and 2500 rpm.

There are three equipment levels. Both the entry level Si and mid-spec SLi come with the choice of the two engines, while the flagship Platinum model, rather unusually, is only offered with the diesel engine.

DESIGN
Although there were a number of external changes they didn’t change the overall look of the vehicle to any significant extent. There was a redesigned grille, new LED headlights and taillights with daytime running lights at the front as well new bumpers and wheels and a different tailgate.

In people mover mode the management of Sorento’s interior space is critical and the Kia designers have managed to juggle the various passenger/luggage permutations nicely. As is invariably the case with mid-sized seven-seaters the third row is best left to pre-teen children even with a marginal improvement in legroom from the previous model.

The third row of seats do fold flat to provide up to 1047 litres of luggage space with the centre seats in place but drops to 285 litres with all seats occupied. The back row seats are split 50/50 to allow some extra seating flexibility. Adding another dimension to the Sorento, folding both rows of rear seats opens the rear up to a van-like capacity of 2052 litres.

DRIVING
Previous criticisms of the Sorento’s ride and handling have been addressed with the use of ultra high-tensile steel contributing to an 18 per cent increase in torsional rigidity improving ride comfort, handling and crash protection.

Reduction of noise, vibration and harshness levels was another of the tasks allotted to Kia engineers for the 2013 Sorento and they’ve done an excellent job with the interior noticeable quieter in both the petrol and diesel powered models.

The seats are comfortable and the ergonomics for the driver are very good. The steering has reach and height adjustment and the driver’s seat also has height adjust. The controls are large and easy to use and the steering wheel has remote controls for audio and cruise control.

On the road both the petrol and diesel versions are surprisingly spirited vehicles and hills and rapid overtaking are dispatched with ease. Sorento’s handling and cornering isn’t as sharp as the smaller, sportier Sportage but that’s not unexpected given the differing requirements of the two vehicles.

VERDICT
Kia Sorento is a neat and attractive SUV that offers plenty of options for a large family looking for a single vehicle that can handle a variety of tasks. Factor in Kia’s five year, unlimited kilometre warranty and it’s certainly worth adding to your shopping list.

Warranty: 5 years/unlimited km
Crash rating: 5-star ANCAP
Engine: 2.2-litre 4-cyl turbo-diesel, 145kW/436Nm
Transmission: 6-speed auto; AWD (on demand)
Thirst: 7.3L/100km; 192g/km CO2
Dimensions: 4685mm (L), 1885m (W), 1700m (H)
Weight: 1960kg

KIA
carsguide

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The Great CR7

Carlos Queiroz, yang saat ini menjadi pelatih Iran, pernah menangani Ronaldo di timnas Portugal tahun 2008-2010. Selain itu, ia juga pernah bekerjasama dengan CR7 ketika menjadi asisten pelatih Sir Alex Ferguson di Manchester United sebelum akhirnya pemain asal Portugal itu hengkang ke Real Madrid tahun 2009.

Kini, Queiroz sama sekali tak ragu Ronaldo akan menjadi pesepak bola terhebat di era sepak bola modern. Bahkan, ia menyamakan pemain berusia 28 tahun itu dengan legenda Chicago Bulls asal Amerika Serikat, Michael Jordan, yang dinobatkan sebagai pebasket terhebat sepanjang sejarah.

"Ronaldo adalah pemain paling komplet yang pernah saya latih dari segi fisik, stamina, teknik dan taktik. Suatu hari ketika di MU, saya lupa kapan tepatnya, saya mengatakan kepadanya ia akan menjadi Michael Jordan di sepak bola," ujar Queiroz, dilansir Soccerway.

"Dalam dua tahun terakhir, Ronaldo berkembang dengan pesat. Ia memiliki segalanya. Ia punya kemampuan seperti legenda Brasil, Ronaldo, dan kecepatan seperti Luis Figo. Kemampuannya menembak dengan kedua kaki sungguh luar biasa. Ia juga hebat melakukan tendangan bebas, dribel dan mengumpan," ia menutup.

Musim ini, Ronaldo sudah mengemas 29 gol dari 23 penampilannya bersama Real Madrid.

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New Nissan March 1.5

Pabrikan Nissan menyematkan beberapa fitur tambahan baru yang hanya ada di tipe mesin 1.500 cc, baik manual 5-speed maupun matik 4-speed.

Yang pertama adalah Smart Key yang membuat Anda tak perlu lagi menekan tombol remote saat ingin membuka pintu. Cukup tekan tombol di pintu, maka otomatis alam mati dan pintu dapat dibuka.

Lantaran sudah tidak lagi menggunakan anak kunci untuk menyalakan mesin, Nissan memasang tombol Start/Stop mesin di sisi kiri kemudi. Selain memudahkan, juga membuatnya tampil lebih gaya dan mewah.

Satu fitur unik terdapat di MID March 1.5. Anda bisa mengatur pengingat saat ulang tahun atau ada perayaan lainnya. Membuatnya tampil unik dan lebih personal. terdapat pula pelipat spion elektrik dan kontrol audio di setir.

Tak kalah menarik, terdapat fitur kontrol traksi bertajuk Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) untuk menjaga March 1.5 tetap mudah diajak manuver cepat. Pendampingnya adalah rem ABS dan Dual Airbags.

New Nissan March kini dibekali mesin HR15DE berkapasitas 1.500cc yang dipadukan dengan Continuously Variable-valve Timing Control (CVTC) demi performa dan efisiensi bahan bakar yang lebih optimal. Mesin 4 silinder ini bertenaga 109 dk di 6.000 rpm dan torsi 148 Nm di 4.400 rpm. Diteruskan via transmisi matik 4-speed.

Mesin ini adalah mesin yang sama seperti yang digunakan Grand Livina lawas. Dengan mesin ini suara yang dihasilkan lebih senyap dibandingkan mesin 1.200 cc 3 silinder lawas. Bukan rahasia lagi jika Nissan membekali lini March dengan versi mesin lebih besar karena mesin March lawas 1.200 cc kini digunakan di mobil murah LCGC Datsun GO.

Torsinya terasa cukup padat sejak putaran rendah. Perpindahan gigi dapat berlangsung mulus, meski terasa entakan khas transmisi matik konvensional. March 1.5 cukup responsif saat akselerasi. Hasilnya adalah waktu 12,67 detik guna menuntaskan sprint 0-100 km/jam.

Setting suspensinya tidak mengalami sentuhan. Pendeknya jarak antar sumbu roda membuat goncangan jalan lebih kerap diteruskan ke bodi mobil. Meski bantingan suspensinya tidak terlalu keras, seringnya mobil bergoncang terasa mengganggu.

Pengendaliannya tidak mengecewakan. Mobil masih cukup nurut diajak manuver cepat. Electronic Power Steering membuat radius putar 4,5 m terasa kian mudah dan ringan.

New Nissan March tersedia dalam enam pilihan memikat. Yakni, red metallic, pearl metallic, pink metallic, olive green, silver metallic dan black pearl.

New Nissan March dibanderol mulai Rp181 juta untuk tipe New March 1.500cc M/T, dan Rp191 juta untuk 1.500cc A/T ( Harga Jual Per Des 2013 ).

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Recommended Games

TEENS

• Racing enthusiasts should climb behind the wheel of Microsoft Game Studios' Forza Motorsport 5 (Xbox One). The latest in the best-selling franchise lets you drive hundreds of bleeding-edge vehicles — including the 2013 McLaren P1, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, and for the first time, open-wheel Formula One and Indy cars. Sharpen your skills while racing through the meaty Career mode. Or better yet, challenge your online friends to see who can reach the finish line first in exotic locations around the globe. Taking advantage of Xbox One's power, this next-generation driving simulation delivers stunning graphics, smooth animation and fast frame rates. Seatbelt not included.

• Pop music fans will appreciate receiving Ubisoft's Just Dance 2014 (from $39.99), a game especially fun for when you have company over for the holidays. The rhythm-based dancing game challenges up to four players to dance in front of the television. Their movements are picked up by the Kinect sensor (Xbox 360/One), PlayStation Move controller and camera (PlayStation 3/4) or wireless Wii Remote (Nintendo Wii/Wii U). While sweating it out to more than 50 songs — plus downloadable tracks including Katy Perry's Roar — your moves are graded in real time. The game offers multiple modes, varied skill levels and depending on the console, the ability to shoot video and upload it for friends to see.

• In Fullbright Company's Gone Home — a $20 indie game for Windows PC, Mac and Linux — you arrive at your Portland home after spending a year away in Europe. Problem is, your family isn't there to welcome you. While roaming the rooms of the empty Greenbriar mansion — reading notes on crumpled pieces of paper, listening to cassette recordings and bypassing environmental obstacles — you'll eventually piece together the mystery of what happened here and why. Without spoiling anything, the story gets increasingly interesting the more you unravel it. This slower-paced "interactive exploration simulator" borrows elements from the once-popular point-and-click adventure game genre.

• EA Sports' FIFA 14 (for all major consoles) is a pro soccer sim in which you can play as or against your favorite teams, in a number of international leagues, and take control over the various players on the "pitch." Using the analog sticks, you'll dribble, deke, pass and shoot to put a point on the scoreboard. The game includes a number of solo and multiplayer modes (including side-by-side and online play), realistic ball and player physics, plus there's some new features like Pure Shot (adjust your stride, approach and angle while shooting on the net), social features (EA Sports Football Club) and more emotion added to the game with its broadcast-style cameras, color commentary and team chants.

Other excellent games for teens include Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and Pikmin 3 (Wii U), 2K Sports' NBA 2K14 (PlayStation 3/4, Xbox 360/One) and Ubisoft's Rayman Legends (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U).

ADULTS

The Last of Us
• One of the top games of the year, Sony's The Last of Us (PlayStation 3) takes place in the near future, after most of the Earth's population has been wiped out by a deadly viral outbreak. Mother Earth has now reclaimed the planet, growing over much of the streets and buildings. You play as a hardened middle-aged man, Joel, who vows to protect a 14 year-old girl, Ellie, from a number of threats as they make their way across the country. Between its emotionally-driven solo campaign and multiplayer modes, excellent writing and voice acting, this third-person thriller is one not to miss.

• One of the top games of the year, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (Xbox 360/One, PlayStation 3/4, Nintendo Wii U and Windows PC) lets you sail the Seven Seas during the early 18th century as Edward Kenway, a resourceful pirate who finds himself caught between two warring secret societies: the Assassins and Templars. Ubisoft's ambitious open-ended adventure lets you engage in epic swashbuckling, treasure-seeking, ship pillaging and exploring new islands. Along with the lengthy solo campaign, it also supports multiplayer matches over the Internet.

• The "bad boy" of video games is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360) takes place in the fictional city of Los Santos — the Los Angeles-like urban playground first introduced in 2004's Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas — as well as surrounding suburbs, beaches and the countryside. Jump in and out of the lives of three simultaneously playable lead characters, to experience all sides of an interconnected story. As with previous games, you can plan and execute a series of heists, "borrow" all kinds of automobiles and take part in various mini-games. The game also includes access to Grand Theft Auto Online, an open-world multiplayer game.



GTAV

• Unlike previous BioShock games, you're not trapped in the underwater city of Rapture. Instead, the wildly imaginative BioShock Infinite from 2K Games takes place on a floating air city in an alternate 1912, as you attempt to rescue a mysterious young woman with uncontrollable powers. The stunningly detailed world, memorable characters and cinematic action sequences — including the ability to engage in first-person firefights and hop on a roller-coaster-like rail system to get around (often at the same time) — all add to the unique and immersive gaming experience. The single-player adventure is available on Xbox 360, PS3 and Windows PC.

Other worthy "Mature"-rated game gifts include: Deep Silver's Metro: Last Light ( Xbox 360, PS3 and PC), Sony's Beyond: Two Souls (PlayStation 3), Electronic Arts' Battlefield 4 (Xbox 360/One, PlayStation 3/4 and Windows PC), Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist (Xbox 360, PS3 and PC), Activision's Call of Duty: Ghosts (Xbox 360/One, PlayStation 3/4, Nintendo Wii U, Windows PC) and Ubisoft's Crysis 3 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC),

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High-End Gaming Notebook

Mainstream Gaming Notebooks ($1000-$1500)

When we get to the mainstream gaming notebooks, I have to look at the $800 Y410p recommended above and then find more expensive alternatives that offer noteworthy upgrades. What that means for gaming notebooks is that NVIDIA's GTX GPUs are the bare minimum I'll consider here – the GTX 760M is actually a fairly sizable jump in performance from the GT 755M, despite the relative proximity of their model numbers. The GT 755M has 384 CUDA cores running at 980MHz compared to 768 cores at 657MHz on the GTX 760M, with GPU Boost 2.0 on the 760M potentially running the GPU at even higher clocks. The GT 755M is basically good for 1366x768 medium to high detail gaming, or 1600x900 medium detail; the GTX 760M on the other hand can tackle 1600x900 medium to high detail or 1920x1080 medium detail. Basically, we're looking at a 20-30% performance advantage for the GTX 760M over the GT 755M, and an even larger advantage over the other GT 700M class GPUs. So with that said, I started looking for GTX class GPUs – though I should note that the Y510p is available in SLI form as well, which should be slightly faster than the GTX 760M/765M in most cases (as long as a game scales well with SLI).

The good news is that we've already looked at several of the contenders in this category of gaming laptop/notebook – the MSI GE40, Gigabyte P34G, and Razer Blade 14 give us an idea of what to expect in terms of performance and features. Other laptops that fall into this category include the Acer V3-772G, Clevo W230ST/W355STQ/W370ST, Gigabyte P27K/P35K, MSI GE60/GE70, Alienware 14/17, ASUS G750JW, ASUS N56JR, and maybe one or two others that I missed. Key things to look for in my mind are the display resolution and panel type, and the presence of an SSD. SSD caching is a step above hard drives, but at this price I really think you should be getting a 120GB SSD or larger. That's of course something you can add on your own without too much trouble on most laptops, and personally I'd rather add at least a 240GB SSD than to get a 120GB model, but some of the prices are pretty reasonable.



First Choice: Gigabyte P34G ($1400)

My current pick for a mainstream gaming laptop goes to the Gigabyte P34G. I know, the review still isn't done, but I've run a bunch of benchmarks and there's nothing that causes me concern. The P34G comes with a Core i7-4700HQ processor, GTX 760M GPU, 128GB SSD for the OS and applications, 1TB HDD, 8GB RAM, and an AHVA (similar to IPS) 1920x1080 matte display that looks great. The industrial design isn't quiet as nice as something like the Razer Blade 14, but it's an impressive amount of performance packed into a sub-4 lbs. Package no matter how you slice it. As the first Gigabyte laptop we've looked at in many years, it really has a lot to offer. $1400 is more than you'd pay for similar performance from a few of the other contenders, but while the Acer V3-772G-9460 basically matches the P35G in performance for $200 less, it also weighs roughly twice as much.

Runner-Up: Cleo W230ST with 240GB SSD ($1400)

I haven't had hands-on time with any of the Clevo notebooks I mentioned above, so I unfortunately can't say much about how they feel. I do have a Clevo W740SU, and while it's not necessarily a gaming laptop it does give me a few concerns about Clevo's latest offerings. They fixed the keyboard layout as far as I'm concerned, but at least on the W740SU, the actual feel of the keyboard is terrible – I get missed keystrokes all the time on it. (Hopefully the other new models have a better keyboard feel.) Battery life is also much lower than it should be, and that's typical of Clevo notebooks – they just don't optimize for battery life as well as many of the other OEMs. Still, the ability to fully configure your notebook is definitely attractive, and boutiques like AVADirect allow you to do exactly that, so you won't have to open up the chassis and add your own SSD, and pricing isn't bad either. Of the three, I'd personally go with either the 13.3” W230ST and its 1080p AAS display or the 15.6” W355STQ – the latter being larger and less expensive, but it doesn't have an IPS/AHVA/AAS display. Either way, you can configure your system with a 240GB mSATA SSD and a 1TB HDD (or SSHD if you want one of those) and still remain under the $1500 price point.

High-End Gaming Notebooks ($1500+)

At the high-end of the gaming notebook market, there is really only one reasonable GPU in my opinion, and it's NVIDIA's GTX 780M. Yes, there are laptops with GTX 770M as well, but it's a fairly sizable step down from the 780M and not necessarily much cheaper. If you're spending close to $2000 (or more) on a gaming notebook, I can't see going with anything less than the best GPU. With the GPU requirements out of the way, we only have four main contenders, but I'll go ahead and at least mention a couple more GTX 770M notebooks for reference.

Starting with GTX 780M options, Dell has their Alienware 17 and Alienware 18 notebooks, though at this point I really think with the 18 being so large it needs the option for a 2560x1440 display to go with the SLI GPUs. Clevo has several notebooks as well, including the single-GPU P150SM/P157SM and P170SM/P177SM as well as the dual-GPU capable P370SM/P375SM/P570WM – again, I'm going to pass on recommending the SLI options, and personally I'd skip the tramp stamp P157SM and P177SM. A newcomer to the list is the ASUS G750JH, which is reasonably equipped for $2239. Finally, there's MSI with their GT60 and GT70 notebooks. I've linked AVADirect on the Clevo and MSI laptops, but you can find the same core notebook from many other vendors as well – CyberPowerPC, DigitalStorm, OriginPC, Sager Notebooks, XoticPC, Puget Systems, and Mythlogic come to mind. The only real differences between the various vendors will be pricing, configuration options, and perhaps a few visual modifications (e.g. a different cover for your laptop).

In the realm of GTX 770M laptops, nearly all of the notebooks we already mentioned can be configured with a GTX 770M as well. There are two other notebooks that I'm aware of that support the 770M but not the 780M: the ASUS G750JX and the Toshiba Qosmio X70/X75. I'm actually working on testing the G75JX, and the inclusion of a 256GB SSD along with the 1TB HDD is certainly appreciated. All of the 17.3” notebooks are really large, though – I've been mostly sticking with 15.6” and smaller laptops for my own use over the past several years, and hauling around the G750JX on my Thanksgiving trip has been a bit of an eye opener. Everyone that sees it comments, “Wow, that thing is huge!” So with that said, my favorite high-end gaming notebooks these days are sporting 15.6” displays.



First Choice: Clevo P150SM ($2000+)

Having tested the P157SM, I'm inclined to go with the P150SM instead – aesthetically, it's just more pleasing to not have that ugly trackpad, but YMMV. Configured with the i7-4700MQ, 8GB RAM, a 240GB SSD, 1TB Seagate SSHD, and a GTX 780M the price comes to around $2000, depending on where you buy the laptop. The hardware is plenty fast, and the majority of games can basically be run at “maxed out” settings and 1920x1080. If you're looking for other potential configuration choices, consider upgrading the CPU to the i7-4800MQ or i7-4900MQ, as there are a few games where the 4700MQ can limit performance. Personally, on a high-end notebook I'd also seriously consider going with a 480GB/512GB SSD – 128GB simply isn't enough for most of the applications, documents, etc. that I use, and even 256GB can feel a bit cramped. With 512GB, I'm able to install all the software I want and still have plenty of space for video and image editing, a few games, etc. Not all vendors offer 512GB mSATA drives, but Mythlogic's Pollux 1613-Black does have the option for a 512GB Samsung SSD as a $444 upgrade – not too bad, considering brand new 2.5” 512GB SSDs cost around $400.

Runner Up: Alienware 17 ($2449)

The MSI GT60/GT70 aren't bad notebooks, but the use of a single fan for cooling definitely represents a concern, so given other alternatives I'd go elsewhere. Clevo gets my top pick for bang-for-the-buck, but for around $400 more the Alienware 17 may have a more pleasing design for some users, and it does use higher quality materials. The configuration I'd go with has an i7-4800MQ CPU, GTX 780M, 16GB RAM, a 750GB HDD with 80GB SSD cache (the size of the cache might actually make the AW17 perform closer to an SSD than HDD in regular use), 802.11ac WiFi, and a 17.3” 1920x1080 LCD. Considering you get a larger SSD for less money in the Clevo, you really have to be committed to the Alienware aesthetic before going this route, but either way performance will be excellent.

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Hot Gadget

There's plenty to choose from if you're willing to spend a bit more for a high-end laptop computer.

Regardless of how much cash you have, you need to take into account the needs of the person you are shopping for. Is a super-sharp touch screen important? What about a fast processor? How much weight is the gift recipient willing to cart around?

This gift guide covers laptops with starting prices of more than $1,000, including a class of thin, light Windows laptops known as ultrabooks. Prices listed are manufacturers' suggestions, and you can often shop around for deals.

— DELL XPS 12, starts at $1,000:

What sets this ultrabook apart is the way it converts into a tablet. Basically, you pop the screen out of its frame, flip it around and then close the laptop. The move puts the screen on the outside and the keyboard on the inside.

RELATED: This holiday, budget laptop choices abound

It's a quick and easy switch. But because the keyboard remains connected, you're not dropping any of its 3.4 pounds. While reasonable for a laptop, that's about triple the weight of many full-sized tablets currently on the market.

The XPS might be good for someone who needs a fairly powerful laptop for work, but still wants to kick back in bed without a keyboard getting in the way.

— APPLE MACBOOK PRO, high-resolution, 13-inch version starts at $1,299:

There's no touch screen, something that Apple opposes in laptops, but it does offer nearly the same crystal-clear resolution as the latest iPads. The screen is among the best at this price.

And of course, there's no Windows 8, an operating system that some people find confusing to use. The MacBook uses Apple's Mac system and integrates well with other Apple products, including iPhones, iPads and Apple TVs.

Two price cuts this year totaling $400 brings the 13-inch model to $1,299, just $200 more than the less-powerful MacBook Air of that size. For the 15-inch version, you'll be paying at least $1,999.

— SONY VAIO PRO 13, starts at $1,250:

The Vaio is exceptionally thin when closed and weighs about 2.3 pounds, making it the lightest 13-inch model I tested. Part of that comes from its carbon-fiber construction, which improves durability while reducing weight. But it also made the laptop feel cheap and plastic-like.

The small size also comes with sacrifices. Sony says battery life is up to 6.5 hours, considerably less than other laptops at this price.

This might be good for someone who wants to get work done on the road while traveling light. You can save $100 by going with an 11-inch model.

— LENOVO YOGA 2 PRO, starts at $1,199:

Like its name implies, the Yoga is very flexible.

Besides the traditional laptop mode, you can bend its 13-inch screen all the way back to close it, so the screen is on the front and the keyboard is exposed on the back. In that configuration, it works like a tablet.

You can also bend it into a triangle, laying one edge on a flat surface and having the display angled like a tent. This lets you use it as a tablet, but keep it upright. It's particularly helpful when you're crunched for space.

Or, you can flip it almost all the way around, so that the keyboard is on the bottom and the screen leans back at whatever angle you like. That's good for watching videos while kicking back on the couch or in bed.

The laptop itself feels thin, light and relatively sturdy. Although it weighs more than the Sony Vaio, it's slightly thinner. The rubber edges that give the laptop traction when it's in tent mode are a nice touch.

And if you want your laptop to stand out, the Yoga comes in orange besides the more traditional silver and gray combination.

— SAMSUNG ATIV BOOK 9 PLUS, starts at $1,400:

This was one of the more beautiful laptops I looked at. From its metal construction to its high-definition touch screen, it screams elegance and class.

The laptop is super thin, at 0.54 inches thick, but weighs just over 3 pounds, similar to several others I tested. It feels heavy relative to its compact size.

Battery life clocked in at 7.5 hours, considerably less than other laptops at that price. But the trade-off is a super-sharp screen that offers a higher resolution than the MacBook Pro, which already has among the best displays at that price.

You might like this if you want to impress the other mobile workers at the coffee house, don't want a lot of bulk and don't feel the need to replace your tablets.

— MICROSOFT SURFACE 2 PRO, starts at $899, cover with movable keys brings it to $1,029.

Ok, so this isn't actually a laptop, but it does a lot of the same work without the bulk of one.

The Surface Pro 2 is a more powerful version of Microsoft's Surface 2 tablet, and the company is pushing both as replacements for laptops. Just like a PC laptop, it runs Windows 8 and gives you access to all the Microsoft Office programs.

This tablet's kickstand has been redesigned to include two positions — important because that now makes it practical to actually use on your lap. You're better off paying the extra $10 for the $130 Type Cover 2; the keys on the Touch Cover 2 don't move and are harder to use.

Looking for something cheaper? The $449 Surface 2 runs a lightweight version of Windows 8.1 called RT. But that tablet works only with apps designed specifically for it, not the broader pool of programs available for Windows PCs.

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2014 Audi R18 e-tron Quattro

The name remains unchanged but the technology is completely new. In the 2014 season, Audi is aiming to achieve the hat-trick in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and another success in the Le Mans 24 Hours with a Le Mans prototype that has been redeveloped from scratch combined, yet again, with technical innovations that are relevant to the production models of the brand with the four rings as well.

The 2014-generation Audi R18 e-tron quattro is the most complex race car ever built by Audi. At first glance, the new hybrid sports car appears like a continuous further development of the World Championship winning car and Le Mans winner of the past two years. However, due to the new LMP1 regulations that will come into effect in 2014, Audi Sport factually redeveloped every single component.

The next Audi R18 e-tron quattro represents a completely new generation of Le Mans prototypes, explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. The principles of the LMP1 regulations have fundamentally changed. The idea behind this is to achieve similarly fast lap times as in the past with considerably less energy. Making more out of less: a forward-thinking approach.

Chris Reinke, Head of LMP at Audi Sport, talks about a revolution in thinking. A fundamental approach to motorsport is being abandoned. Instead of power output, energy consumption will be subject to limitations this is in line with the spirit of our times and opens up great technical freedoms to the engineers. In 2014, we’ll be seeing a wide variety of concepts on the grid at Le Mans.

The basic elements of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro’s new configuration were defined back in 2012 and the design of all the single components started at the end of 2012. The new LMP1 sports car was rolled out in the early fall of 2013, followed by track tests of the most recent R18.

In the new Technical Regulations, a large number of principal definitions, which concern the powertrain, body dimensions, safety and aerodynamics, were re-determined. With the new R18, Audi Sport has opted for a similar concept as in the past albeit with innovative detailed solutions and an additional hybrid system. The key details:

-A further developed V6 TDI mid-engine powers the rear wheels
-e-tron quattro hybrid system at the front axle (ERS-K Energy Recovery System Kinetic, a system to store kinetic energy)
-Optimized flywheel energy storage system
-Hybrid system with an electric turbocharger in the internal combustion engine (ERS-H Energy Recovery System Heat, a system that stores energy converted from heat)

New approaches to powertrain technology and energy management

Never before has a race car been powered by technology as complex as the one used in Audi’s new LMP1 sports car. The TDI engine, which sets the benchmark in terms of efficiency, remains a time-tested and important element of the overall concept. The further developed V6 TDI unit of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro makes a crucial contribution to the car’s compliance with the energy specifications of the regulations. The new R18 has to do with up to 30 percent less fuel than its immediate predecessor.

In addition to the internal combustion engine, the powertrain concept, for the first time, features the integration of two hybrid systems. As in the past, a Motor-Generator-Unit (MGU), during braking events, recovers kinetic energy at the front axle, which flows into a flywheel energy storage system. For the first time, the turbocharger of the internal combustion engine is linked to an electrical machine, which makes it possible to convert the thermal energy of the exhaust gas flow into electric energy for instance when the boost pressure limit has been reached. This energy also flows into the flywheel energy storage system. When the car accelerates, the stored energy can either flow back to the MGU at the front axle or to the innovative electric turbocharger, depending on the operating strategy.

The overall design of these systems and their direct impact on engine and powertrain management require highly complex coordination and tuning work. Audi Sport initially performed theoretical analyses and simulations, followed by rig testing and, since October, by track tests. The options available to the drivers and engineers as a result of the new technology are now more extensive than ever before.

Significantly changed conditions for the aerodynamicists

New freedoms, accompanied by greater restrictions this is how the new framework conditions for aerodynamics can be put in a nutshell. A few examples: The 10 centimeter slimmer body of the new LMP1 sports car means that the front of the R18 becomes mathematically smaller which is an advantage. The bodywork accommodates slimmer wheels, which, in turn, reduces aerodynamic drag. This is contrasted by other innovations that do not provide any advantages in aerodynamics. At 1,050 millimeters, the race car has to be 20 millimeters higher than before, and larger cockpit dimensions are prescribed as well. This leads to less favorable aerodynamics. The lower overall width of the car results in a slimmer underfloor. In addition, it features a completely different shape in the area of the cutouts for the front wheels. Consequently, the area that can produce downforce becomes smaller. With respect to designing the front end, the engineers enjoy new freedoms. Instead of a diffusor, a genuine front wing with a flap may be used for the first time. This promises aerodynamic advantages and lower costs, as this part of the bodywork will lend itself to easier modification to suit the various race tracks. In the past, it was necessary to produce different bodywork assemblies.

On the other hand, greater limits have been imposed on the aerodynamic design freedoms at the rear end. Use of the exhaust gas in the area of the rear diffusor, as in the case of the 2013-generation Audi R18 e-tron quattro, is now prohibited.

Further improvement of safety

Even in the past, LMP1 sports cars with their closed CFRP cockpit structure were regarded as one of the safest race car categories of all. Two severe accidents of the R18 at Le Mans in 2011 saw the Audi drivers get off lightly. But this is no reason to stop. The rule-makers have continued to improve the safety of the latest race car generation by imposing numerous discrete requirements.

The new monocoque has to resist higher loads. At the same time, it is reinforced by additional layers of fabric, which are hard to penetrate in the case of a concentrated impact. This reduces the risk of intrusion by pointed objects in accidents.

For the first time, wheel tethers are prescribed. They connect the outer assemblies of the front wheel suspensions with the monocoque and the ones of the rear suspensions with the chassis structure. Each of the two tethers required per wheel can withstand forces of 90 KN which equates to a weight force of nine metric tons. Another new feature is a CFRP structure behind the transmission the so-called ‘crasher’ which absorbs energy in a collision.

This is another example of the considerable challenges faced by the Audi engineers, as all these innovations increase weight, in addition to the second hybrid system. Audi’s previous Le Mans prototype weighed 915 kilograms. But in the future the car’s weight may be reduced to 870 kilograms which means that Audi’s ultra-lightweight design technology reaches a new dimension.

A large number of further innovations for instance in the areas of vision and interior ergonomics characterize the new Audi R18 e-tron quattro that will be making its racing debut in the 6-hour race at Silverstone (Great Britain) on April 20, 2014. The highlight of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will be the Le Mans 24 Hours on June 14/15, 2014. The aim is clear: Audi is setting its sights on continuing to maintain the leading role it has enjoyed in sports prototype racing since 2000 and on again demonstrating ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ at Le Mans.



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Yamaha VMAX 2014

This fast and monstrously powerful machine continues in the traditions of the original VMAX from 1985, with head-turning looks and a distinctive growl.

The current incarnation puts a bigger engine in a more compact chassis to give awesome acceleration and precise handling. It comes with a 1,679cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke V4 engine that delivers huge torque and gives the rider previously unimaginable levels of power.

And that power is all contained within a dramatic, black, low-profile aluminium frame with giant front forks and massive, aggressively-styled aluminium air intakes. This is a muscle bike for the 21st century.

You ride muscle bikes for very visceral reasons - the dominating growl of the engine, the knowledge that vast power is yours to easily control, the quiet awe of passers-by. The VMAX delivers all of these and more.

This radically-styled muscle bike became an instant legend when the first versions rolled onto the streets and drag strips in 1985, and the current incarnation continues those traditions of brawn and beauty, with massive, muscular design to match the vast power of the engine.

Ride one today to experience astonishing power in a domineering frame, and the simple pleasure of riding one of the most iconic muscle bikes around.

Specification:

Engine Type: IV-type 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Displacement: 1.679cc
Carburettor: Electronic Fuel Injection
Bore x stroke: 90.0 mm x 66.0 mm
Clutch Type: Wet, Multiple-disc diaphragm spring
Compression ratio: 11.3 : 1
Ignition system: TCI
Maximum power: 147.2 kW(200PS) @9.000 rpm
Starter system: Electric
Maximum Torque: 166.8 Nm (17.0 kg-m) @ 6.500 rpm
Transmission system: Constant Mesh, 5-speed
Final transmission: Shaft
Frame: Alumunium, Diamond Shaped
Rear Suspension System: Swingarm, [Link Suspension]
Front Suspension System: Telescopic forks, Ø52mm
Rear Travel: 110 mm
Front Travel: 120mm
Front Brake: Hydraulic dual disc, Ø320mm
Caster Angel: Conteo konten
Rear Brake: Single Disc, Ø298 mm
Trail: 148 mm
Front Tyre: 120/70 R18M/C [59V]
Rear Tyre: 200/50 R18M/C [76V]
Overall length: 2,395 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 140 mm
Overall width: 820 mm
Wet weight [including full oil and fule tank]: 310 kg
Overall height: 1,190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 litres
Seat height: 775 mm
Oil Tank Capacity: 5,9 litres
Wheel base: 1,700 mm

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2014 Sergio Perez joins Force India

The 23-year-old lost his drive with McLaren less than a month ago and Perez is determined to prove he deserves another chance with a front-running Formula One team.

"I learned a lot at McLaren last year," Perez, who last year finished 11th in the drivers' championship. "McLaren made me a better driver than I was before I joined them. I learned a lot and I'm really looking forward to proving myself in 2014; achieving great things, good results.

"Hopefully we can have a strong car and confirm once again to top teams that I'm the right one for them.
"Hopefully I can do that and have another chance in a top team in a winning car."

Paul di Resta's Italian ancestry India's F1 story Only fastest will be team number one. For now, the Mexican's immediate future lies with Force India, the British-based team who were ranked as 2013's fifth fastest team before the introduction of new Pirelli tires halfway through the season saw their early season form fade.

The team, overseen by Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya, finished sixth in the team standings with German Adrian Sutil and Scotland's Paul di Resta at the wheel, both of whom are now without a drive in F1.

Next season sees Perez partner highly-rated German Nico Hulkenberg, who is returning for a second stint as a Force India driver.

Hulkenberg returns to Force India
"I'm happy now that I know what I'm doing for next year," said Perez, who took three podiums for Sauber in a breakthrough 2012 season that helped earn him a step up to McLaren as Lewis Hamilton's replacement.
"I'm very excited to join a young team full of energy, full of hunger to prove itself.

"Nico is one of the best drivers out there, there's no doubt about it. He's still looking for a great opportunity for his future and it's the same for me. "I think we are one of the strongest driver lineups on the grid". Mallya insisted neither of his 2013 drivers had done anything to warrant the axe but that that the time had come for a change. I saw at times what Sergio did to my own drivers on the track and I said that this guy meets the criteria I'm looking for

Vijay Mallya, Force India boss
With a major technical rule change on the horizon in 2014 and a smattering of new rules, which include a dose of double points at the season finale in Abu Dhabi, the Indian businessman believes he has chosen the right duo to drive forward a new era for his team.

New double points rule 'a novelty'
"I'm very, very happy with our driver lineup," Mallya told CNN. "I couldn't have done better than Nico and Sergio. "I've always backed those drivers who have exceptional talent and who are basically gutsy and hungry and Sergio certainly fits that bill. "I watched him at Sauber and he did an excellent job, no surprise that McLaren picked him up.

"I saw at times what Sergio did to my own drivers on the track and I said that this guy meets the criteria I'm looking for, exceptionally talented, quick and he has fire in his belly." Hulkenberg has some history with the team, joining them as a reserve in 2011 before being promoted to a race seat in 2012. The 26-year-old then joined Sauber as Perez's replacement last season.

Despite the German being a known quantity, Mallya insists he will not be the team leader in 2014. "There is no number one or number two or senior and junior, they should have healthy competition amongst themselves," he insisted. But, if Perez wanted an extra incentive to prove his talents when the new season beings in March, then his new boss might have given it to him.

"Nico Hulkenberg, I have a huge amount of respect for his talent," Mallya mused. "One day I think he will be world champion."


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