Ford Insurance: New Ford Fiesta Imprompted Combusts, Ford Took No Blame on It, A woman from Cape town whose new Ford Fiesta apparently spontaneously caught fire while parked in her garage, is locked in a dispute with Ford Motor Company in South Africa on compensation for financial losses.

Ford Insurance, Dalida Hugo said the car was parked in a closed car in the garage of his rented apartment in Sea Point on March 26, when it is in flames, was severely damaged in a car in her garage and next to the garage, and also destroyed the personal effects which she had kept in the garage.

Ford Insurance, Dalida bought the car last year was highlighted by her insurance company. It had about 12,500 miles and has not yet had its first service.

Ford Insurance, Dalida claimed that she was out of pocket for an amount of about R130 700

Ford Insurance, This included R19 260 gap between the payment of her insurance company and amount of the settlement of a contract of automobile financing with Ford Credit, the assurance of R7 775.12 for eight months before the car is damaged and depreciated value of personal property destroyed in the fire, and cost of repairing damaged garages and construction.

Ford Insurance, SA Ford, on 20 May offered Dalida a R30 000 discount on a new Ford vehicle for a permanent and independent forensic investigators, the statement designated as the official cause of the fire was "an accident" and that she does there was "no indication that the fire occurred as a result of a design error."

Ford Insurance, A Ford SA' letter to Dalida said that the report of the Investigators said the fire started in the engine compartment, the air filter box and the battery, and no evidence of deliberate ignition, pre-fire takes effect or interfering with any components or wiring in a harness.

Ford Insurance, Dalida has accepted the offer from Ford SA period of hire vehicle investigation.

Ford Insurance, However, after expressing his dissatisfaction with discount offers R30 000, Dalida has received another letter from Ford on the same day asking him to return the car loan the next day (May 21).

Ford Insurance, Dalida also said it would charge a fee for the vehicle between May 22 and announced the offer of a R30 000 discount would be terminated on May 27

Ford Insurance, SA wrote to Ford and complained that one person, she felt harassed the company and their offer was completely impossible.

Ford Insurance, Dalida also complained that he had been placed under immense emotional stress and anxiety, as Ford had pre-investigation, and the pressure exerted on him by other tenants and owners of the flat complex repair the damage caused by fire.

Ford Insurance, Dalida told Business Report he wanted Ford SA to invest it back in the same position as it was before this incident and take financial responsibility for any losses he had incurred in the product.

Ford Insurance, Lloyd Marlowe, Ford spokesman said SA discount offer a gesture of good will to support Dalida with the purchase of replacement vehicles and failure to replace him in the car.

Ford Insurance, "Although the insurance company has reimbursed Mrs. Hugo replacement value of a new vehicle, we wanted to express our willingness to Mrs. Hugo." Marlowe said Hugo had seven days to consider the rebate offer from Ford, which was considered sufficient for her to make a decision. The car loan was "a courtesy that was extended to all Mrs. Hugo seven weeks of study. As the investigation is now complete, we have requested the return of the vehicle, he said.

Ford Insurance, Marlowe confirmed Ford SA has a specific policy for handling customer complaints. The company has positioned itself well-being and satisfaction of its first customers and employees with a process for dealing with customer complaints as quickly and as efficiently as possible. He commented: "We followed the same process in the treatment of Mrs. Hugo."

Ford Insurance, Dalida has filed a complaint with the Ombudsman of the automotive industry and also consulted a lawyer. Attempts to get comment from the Ombudsman was in vain. Dalida is waiting for legal advice in this area.

Renault Samsung: today business - Today, Renault Samsung Motors (RSM) has a good market position in Korea's automobile, with its SM5 cars to stand out from competitors. In addition, RSM is in the process of changing its product architecture based on a foundation of Renault Nissan. For example, the new generation Nissan Sylphy Mégane resumes SM3 base. Furthermore, in accordance with the development trend of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, petrol engines continued to be provided by Nissan, while diesel engines will be supplied by Renault. In addition, QM5 (a cross in the name of the Vehicle Code: H45) was developed jointly with Nissan (which is also using the QM5 as a basis for its next Xtrail, codenamed P32M). It is sold in Korea, Europe, China, Mexico and South America, and more new vehicles are expected in the future.

This will increase the company's current production capacity of 125 000 ~ 130 000 units of about 250,000 in 2010, when most of the production has increased direct BRIC countries, including China, Russia, and even in parts' Europe.

As Renault does not have R & D and only a few plants in Asia, RSM expansion efforts spearheaded by Renault in the rapidly developing market in Asia. Furthermore, Renault continued to use the name "Samsung" until 2020 under a licensing agreement with Samsung Group.

India: Ford, GM and Honda Sales Drops In April 2011 - Interest rates rose and prices of cars has a negative impact on the balance sheet of the manufacturer. The Indian subsidiary of General Motors, Ford and Honda Motor posted sales drops in the month of April 2011. Auto experts estimate that this would signal a difficult year for the entire automotive industry.

General Motors India registered a 5.19 percent drop in sales in April 2011, to 10,050 over the same month last year. In April 2011, the company sold 3889 units of small car Spark, 2447 Beat hatchback units, 157 units of premium hatch UVA, 162 units of Aveo entry-level sedan, 376 units of mid-size sedan Optra and 939 units Cruze sedan.

Honda Siel Cars India reported 43.76 per cent decline in sales is 2012 units in April compared with 3,578 units sold during the same month a year ago. Sales in April of 1542 consisted of units of its flagship sedan of the city, 112 units of the Jazz hatchback, 253 units of premium sedan Civic, 83 units of luxury sedan Accord and 22 units of its SUV CR-V, the company said in a statement.

U.S. automaker Ford's Indian subsidiary Ford India has reported a slight decline of 2.5 percent of sales in April to 7319 units. The company recorded sales of 7,509 units in the same month last year. But the company was encouraged to see their new world festival to receive a response after it opened recently.

Ford Prediction: U.S. 2011 Sales Reaches to 13 Million - Ford's top U.S. sales analyst provides closed at its highest in recent years, strong in 2011, which could see the industry's sales approach 13 million vehicles.

George Pipas said Monday that U.S. auto sales in December are running about 12 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (Saar) for the third consecutive month, sales and 2011 will be "closer to 13 million 12.

"We have great confidence that 2011 will be stronger sales of 'year," Pipas said.

Edmunds.com gives its December sales forecast this week and is looking for 2011 sales of about 12.9 million vehicles.

The U.S. auto industry has had four quarters of sequential improvement in the Saar a 10.7 million SAAR in the fourth quarter of 2009 to 12 million in the fourth quarter of this year - the highest since the premium puzzle power the third quarter of 2008.

Pipas said in December DDA could be slightly above or slightly below 12 million a wound. The "joker", he said, is the fact that Christmas and New Year holidays fall on weekends, which is usually very busy selling days in parts of the country, but when retailers will be closed this year.

He predicted a close year total to 11.5 million vehicles sold, still ranks up sales in the second year for the industry since 1982, 2009 was the worst since.

Still, Pipas said, "how do we end in 2010, bodes well for 2011, 12 million is a good starting point."

Ford has not issued an official, but the forecasts issued in 2011 reiterated Pipas of Ford, Alan Mulally, CEO of last week that 2011 industry sales in the United States "will be closer to 13 to 12 million euros. "

Two main factors slowed travel sales increased: unemployment and housing.

Little expected employment growth will "weigh on economic growth into 2011," Pipas said. In addition, he said, there are no signs that the housing sector will recover, and "Home sales and trucks are closely correlated."

Ford is on track to rank No. 2 in U.S. sales, ahead of Toyota for the first time since 2007. Ford's sales increases have doubled the industry average this year compared to last, which Ford to increase market share to 16.4 percent. In fact, Ford has earned a point of market share every year since 2008.

Pipas not expect the market share from Ford in 2011, but said the automaker is looking for growth.

Renault Samsung Motors is a Korean automaker. It was first established as Samsung Motors in 1994 and began selling cars in 1998, just before South Korea was hit by the Asian financial crisis. Negotiations with Renault started in December 1998 and September 2000, Renault bought a 70% stake for 512 million dollars.

Samsung Motors (also known as the SMI) was born after Samsung Chairman Lee Kun Hee, recognized as the pinnacle of the automotive industry in many other industries. Samsung Group, this would be possible to exploit the resources and technologies of the whole group, including Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electrics. Unfortunately, the Samsung Samsung Motors was set up as soon as the Asian economic crisis hit. Samsung sold the SMI, and other key subsidiaries. SMI was the sale of Daewoo Motors and is one of the first companies involved, but the worsening of the crisis had bought a GM. Hyundai Motors has also been considered as a possible buyer, but the company policy and the battle between the Samsung Group and Hyundai Group has made this impossible.

A Nissan Cefiro S Touring, which formed the basis for an old version of SM5.

Along with a personal affection for the cars, the dream of Mr. Lee, to build a world power such as technical assistance SMI Nissan started the company at the top of the SMI was a terrible financial straits. SMI membership of Nissan might be a reason for Renault to buy a large part of society, because Renault had become a major shareholder in Nissan at the latest. One of the designers soon SMI has indicated that the subsidiaries or technical SMI was initially Volkswagen and Honda. However, its financial situation Nissan was forced to publish its technology and expertise in SMI. Nissan also supplied the SMI Motors, Nissan, one of which is famous for its V6 VQ23DE, VQ35DE now been replaced.

Since 1999, Renault Samsung Motors sold cars in Chile, when the company launched SQ5 (then SM5). In 2011, Chile is the only country that RSM has sold its cars from Renault and Renault Samsung Motors not rebadged.

Tata Safari is one of the most popular choices for traveling off the road. An indigenous product of Tata Motors Limited in India, is a sport utility vehicle (SUV). Powerful engine, sporty look and superior performance in difficult terrain makes this vehicle a favorite of car lovers in India.

Tata Safari's striking features are new grille with chrome, new wheel cover parts, the foam head and tail lights, bumpers and trap, with a protective effect of the chrome grille. All these add to the attraction of outside SUV, while the lateral step allows for easy penetration. Seven people can ride home in Tata Safari. The vehicle was decorated with the luxury hotel, two-tone beige interior. A spacious car has the wood finish in the research center console class, while the control toolkit fashion and arts to add to its appeal. The glove has a light of broad appeal. DVD player is in the center console with entertainment when traveling.

Tata Safari is available in three models - 4x2 LX TCIC, Dicor 2.2 VTT and the EXI MPFI. Dicor version of itself is available in three versions - EX, LX and VX. Tata Safari is priced between Rs. 6.50 and 11.50 lakhs.

Tata Safari is powered by a 3-liter direct-injection common rail (Dicor), which uses the latest modern Delphi Multec 1600 bar fully electronic common-rail system.

Two front air bags to protect passengers against the effects of an earthquake. In the application of sudden interruptions, Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows passengers to remain in control. seats, anti-submarine warfare to protect the driver and front seat occupant in a crash. telescopic steering column three stages Tata Safari reduce the impact of injuries on the chest of the driver in a frontal collision completely. Other security features integrated child safety locks are in the back door and the door of trails, two disc brakes marijuana WELR upgrade the projector and adjustable seat belts.

2011 Nissan JUKE: Model Lineup - The 2011 Nissan Juke comes in three trim levels - S, SL and SV - each with front-or all-wheel drive. Standard equipment on the S model comes with cloth upholstery, manually adjustable driver's seat, 60/40 split folding second row, trip computer, electric windows, remote keyless entry, cruise control, stereo Bluetooth Cell Phone AM / FM / CD player with auxiliary input jack, and P215/55R17 tires on alloy wheels. SV setting adds the keyless access and starting, XM satellite radio, automatic climate control, control system I-Con, sunroof and a leather steering wheel. The SL fit leather, heated front seats, navigation system, rearview camera, Rockford Fosgate audio, fog lights and automatic headlights. The only option is a navigation package for the S and SV. It comes with the navigation system, Rockford Fosgate audio and USB connectivity.

Safety equipment of this car includes front airbags with two-stage airbags side curtain airbags, front side, active head restraints, a tire pressure monitor, antilock brakes with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake force braking, traction and electronic stability control.

Several consumers review the 2011 Toyota Vios Facelift looks more and more attractive than previous generation. The change is not a lot of on interior and exterior spaces. However, the change was considered to provide an impression of luxury and impressing sports grill. New models are now four Gril-line with layer of chrome and gives a feeling of sportiness and luxury, and even equipped with the fog lights.

Rear side mirror is still displayed with the lights of Sein. However, the new Toyota Vios looks better with the new design 15-inch wheels and 185/60R15 tires. In the rear, although the design has not changed, but the location of the mica color changing lights. The white part now turning into red and vice versa. There are also included chrome trunk strip.

With the handheld's design has not changed, except the steering wheel. Color changes in the center console or dashboard audio controls and air conditioning installed. In this section now looks with a mixture of darker color (center) and the money out.

Transmission rod covered with a skin now with audio buttons and change more dramatically. Whereas the multi-information display (MID) located in the center to update the mileage, fuel consumption and average speed. There is also the auxiliary connector for MP3 players and iPods in the entertainment system for the car.

Engines still rely 1NZ-FE 1,427 cc, DOHC 16-valve with technology, VVT-i. After the reason for the ability to produce power and torque are unchanged, or 80 kW (109 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 141 rpm Nm@4.200. Active safety is of ABS, EBD.

ConsumerReports.org® Overview: 2011 Honda Accord Sedan LX-P 4-cyl - Honda Accord remains a family sedan well balanced, but falls behind some new competition and better. Highlights include spacious rooms and rear, excellent driving position, visibility great driver, and most simple controls. The standard powerplant, a 177-hp, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder transmission and five-speed automatic is smooth and refined, but not super fast. There will be 25 mpg in 2011. A 271-hp V6 reagent and a manual transmission is available tide. tire traction and braking performance is slightly decreased. maneuverability and flexibility, controlled ride remain, as do some major road noise.

Consumer Reviews: 2011 Honda Accord - For 2011, the Honda Accord continues to go about their business of providing safe transportation to turn your player into an interesting and enjoyable. There's really nothing to objective criticism about specifications and features of the agreement, all runs with precision. But the result is so sterile and clinical, as it is almost frustrating to drive. There are a couple of bright spots, however. First, the fantastic 3.5-liter V6 271-power motor that spins rapidly and threatens to add a spark in the Agreement. And the no-nonsense interior is attractive. Anyway, it's not spectacular enough to overcome the boredom that shadows the rest of the package. - Mike Meredith

I always thought that the Honda Accord as rather boring, basic transportation. But I must say, the 2011 is somewhat different. It is exciting to watch, especially on the grid wide. But the interior is well done - in the case of our test model, leather and wood - and has a large rear seat and plenty of trunk space. And it makes much better than I expected. With powerful engine under the hood of the V6, acceleration is strong and the handling is decent - more than enough for the needs of most buyers. With a tag of $ 32K for a fully loaded model, the Accord is a good option as a comprehensive family sedan. - Perry Stern

I thought the Honda Accord is the perfect car: efficient, fast, smooth, well made and pretty. And while the interior has never been so luxurious, it never felt chintzy. But I grew up, and now I know that make you happy for many years of ownership, cars can be not only effective but also needs some character. The new Honda Accord has absolutely no character. Is smooth with almost any other car is at least a little more palatable or inspired. The Agreement is boring, and I would soon tire of it, or at least begin to ignore their good points. I'm sure Honda can do better, considering that the overall experience rather than focusing solely on engineering.  - Paul Hagger

Mazda RX-8: The Father’s Sport Car - Have children change the life of a guy. If you're a car guy, it probably means the day running a two-seater is more or less behind you - or at least, as you can find a babysitter, how many times you want your family for a back-road blast, and / or you can wait until one of your children are old enough to ride shotgun.

On the wings of the venerable Miata, Mazda has sold over two-seat roadster (900,000 more since 1989) than any other automaker. Now I have two young daughters, however, the four seats of the Mazda RX-8 used in a way I had not considered before.

I had a mild man-crush on the Mazda RX-8, when my neighbor bought a new red in 2003, and my love for cars only grew stronger when I'm driven by such Automobile Magazine Four Seasons picky in 2004. Only now, after running an RX-8 for the first time since becoming a father, however, I really appreciate the versatility of this sports car.

Although the RX-8 feel agile, good balance, and flingable very nature, is actually quite spacious inside. The best as parents, however, are the clamshell-style rear doors that provide access to a surprisingly simple super-fit pair of rear seats. Installation of two parking spaces (a fanny pack and a seat convertible) was almost as easy to do, because it is a typical sedan - and much easier than twisting itself back the Chevrolet Camaro, for example. Clamshell doors are extra wide income gap, too, so I'm out of the way when loading children. trunk of the Mazda could also be a reasonable amount of baby gear, even if the double stroller was out of the question, and the opening of the trunk is rather thin.

The only complaints I have other minors are that (1), I had to squat down more than usual for children in low-roof coupe, (2) there was no room leg much to my wife sit in front of our children is long, bulky seat, basket-treated, and (3) my two years was too much fun to blow my back (I knew there was a good Because I usually put it behind my wife).

The RX-8 would be a pretty bad head coach family do not understand. But if your family of three or four has a van, truck, or across the driveway, the car-loving parents (and mothers) are required to verify the RX-8 - especially if you can withstand the daily Summary results of the vehicle engine in cold weather and excess fuel and oil consumption.