Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wesley Sneijder Biodata Lengkap
Profil Dan Biodata Lengkap Dari Wesley Sneijder
Informasi pribadi
Nama lengkap : Wesley Sneijder
Nama panggilan : -
Tanggal lahir : 9 Juni, 1984
Tempat lahir : Utrecht, Belanda
Posisi bermain : Midfielder
Informasi klub
Klub saat ini Inter Milan
Nomor 10
Karier senior
ahun Klub Tampil (Gol)
2002-2007 Ajax Amsterdam
2007-2009 Real Madrid
2009-sekarang Internazionale Milano
Tim nasional
2003- Belanda 38 (7)
Profil Pemain
Wesley Sneijder (lahir di Utrecht, Belanda, 9 Juni 1984; umur 26 tahun) adalah pemain tengah Belanda dan Real Madrid yang bertinggi badan 170 cm. Sneijder sebelumnya bermain untuk Real Madrid, memperkuat Ajax Amsterdam. Keistimewaan permainan dari Sneijder adalah umpannya yang akurat dan acapkali mencetak gol dari tendangan bebas maupun tendangan dari luar kotak penalti yang akurat. Saat ini, ia bermain untuk klub Italia, Internazionale Milano0 Sneijder memberikan prestasi fenomenal di Inter Milan, dengan mengantarkan Inter Milan meraih treble winner menjuarai Seri A, Coppa Italia dan Liga Champion Eropa di Tahun 2010. Juga mengantarkan Inter Milan sebagai Juara Dunia antar Klub. Sneijder juga mengantarkan Belanda menjadi runner up di Piala Dunia 2010, yang kalah dari Spanyol.
Demikian sekilas mengenai Profil Dan Biodata lengkap dari Wesley Sneijder, yang merupakan pemain tengah Timnas Belanda dan Klub Inter Milan.
Baca juga Biodata Lengkap Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Biodata Lengkap Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Profil Dan Biodata Lengkap Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Informasi Pribadi
Nama lengkap : Zlatan Ibrahimović
Tanggal lahir : 3 Oktober 1981 (umur 29)
Templat lahir : Malmö, Sweden
Tinggi : 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Posisi bermain : Striker
Informasi klub
Klub saat ini AC Milan
Nomor 11
Karier muda
1987–1991 Malmö BI
1989–1995 Balkan
1995–1999 Malmö FF
Karier senior
Tahun Tim Apps (Gls)
1999–2001 Malmö FF 40 (16)
2001–2004 Ajax 74 (35)
2004–2006 Juventus 69 (23)
2006–2009 Internazionale 88 (57)
2009–2010 Barcelona 29 (16)
2010– → AC Milan (loan) (-)
Tim nasional
2001 Sweden U21 7 (6)
2001– Sweden 60 (22)
Profil Dan Perjalanan Karier
Zlatan Ibrahimović (lahir di Malmö, Skåne län, Swedia, 3 Oktober 1981; umur 29 tahun) adalah pemain sepak bola Swedia yang memperkuat A.C. Milan di Seri A Italia sejak Agustus 2010. Posisinya adalah penyerang. Ia berdarah Bosnia dan Kroasia serta bertinggi tubuh 192 cm. Ia telah memperkuat tim nasional Swedia di ajang Piala Dunia 2002 dan 2006 dan Piala Eropa 2004.
Demikian sekilas mengenai Profil dan Biodata lengkap dari Zlatan Ibrahimovic yang merupakan Striker Timnas Swedia dan Klub AC Milan.
Baca juga Profil Lengkap Frank Lampard.
2011 Aston Martin DBS Coupe
2011 Aston Martin DBS Coupe is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 that produces 510 hp and 420 pound-feet of torque. Aston Martin DBS coupe estimates will accelerate from zero to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds.
Interiors 2011 Aston Martin DBS Coupe is one of the best examples of British art. Thin carbon fiber trim and elegant lines of the port areas of cut aluminum wheels and an optional piano black trim (a must-have) adorn the center console.
2011 Aston Martin DBS Coupe should be quite a few safety equipment for an exotic sports car. Stability and traction control and ABS brakes are standard carbon-ceramic disc. Side airbags front and rear fog lights are standard.
The special edition Carbon Black trim features lightweight carbon fiber and Kevlar sport seats with black leather trim and silver stitching, piano black trim, gloss black alloy wbeels, six-speed auto transmission, anodised black tread plates and a bespoke Carbon Black metallic paint.
Sporting a 510-horsepower V-12, massive wheels and a low-slung hood, the DBS competes with supercars like the Ferrari 599 GTB and Maserati GranTurismo. The rear-wheel-drive DBS crowns Aston Martin's three-car lineup and is available as a coupe or convertible. It shares its platform with the similarly styled DB9 and less expensive V8 Vantage, both of which have convertible variants.
New for 2011
There are no significant changes for 2011.
Exterior
Those who have seen a mid-'90s DB7 or anything newer should recognize the DBS as an Aston. Its trapezoidal grille and low-slung hood mimic the V8 Vantage and DB9; the front air dam is larger, the bumper has a few more etchings, and the rear sports an aggressive underbody air diffuser. Exterior features include:
• Constructed from lightweight aluminum, magnesium and carbon fiber
• Aluminum chassis
• Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
• LED taillamps
• 20-inch wheels standard
• Available lightweight 20-inch wheels
• Power retractable fabric roof (convertible)
Interior
The two-seat interior looks much like that of the DB9. The center stack starts with the air-conditioning vents up top and flows down to the center armrest. A small cargo area behind the seats can hold a custom luggage set. The rear cargo area can be replaced with additional seats to increase seating capacity to four. This configuration comes standard on the convertible. Interior features include:
• Leather-upholstered dashboard, armrest, steering wheel and seats
• Choice of ultrathin racing seats or chunkier, but still heavily bolstered, sport seats
• Available navigation system
• Available Bang & Olufsen stereo
Under the Hood
The engine sits in front of the driver and passenger but is pushed back toward the center of the car. The automatic transmission is similar to the unit used in the DB9, but with beefed-up internal parts to handle the extra power. Mechanical features include:
• 510 hp and 420 pounds-feet of torque
• Mid-mounted 6.0-liter V-12
• Zero to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds
• Standard six-speed manual transmission
• Available six-speed automatic with paddle shifter
• Adaptive suspension adjusts dampers to changing road conditions
Safety:
• Antilock brakes
• Traction control
• Electronic stability system
2011 Subaru Legacy Reviews
The 2011 Subaru Legacy is available in 3 different engine choices. The 2.5 liter four cylinder offers 170 horsepower with 170 foot pounds of torque. All Legacy models, regardless of engine size, feature all wheel drive to make handling smoother. A 6 speed manual or automatic transmission is available, which allows drivers to pick their preference of driving experience.
You will find most safety features standard regardless of package options, which really says something for Subaru. The 2011 Subaru Legacy offers only one optional safety feature and that is the parking assist.
The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Mazda6 all offer very similar safety features, options, and performance. The Camry’s base model offers 169 horsepower, while the Accord and Mazda6 offer 180 and 170 respectively.
Choices abound with the Legacy, which comes in many trim levels and offers three engine types and three transmissions.
The 2.5 GT Premium model is gone, leaving the 2.5 GT Limited as the lone turbocharged model. Exterior features include:
Standard 16-inch wheels
Available 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels
Functional hood scoop on 2.5 GT
Projector beam headlights
Interior features include:
Standard keyless entry
Standard 60/40-split folding rear seats
Available Bluetooth audio streaming capability
Available dual-zone climate control
Under the Hood
Three engines — a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a turbocharged 2.5-liter and a 3.6-liter six-cylinder — make 170 horsepower, 265 hp and 256 hp, respectively.
170-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder
265-hp, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder
256-hp, 3.6-liter six-cylinder
Six-speed manual transmission
Five-speed automatic (3.6-liter six-cylinder)
Standard all-wheel drive
Reviews of the 2011 Subaru Legacy are generally mixed. Like all Subarus, the Legacy has standard all-wheel-drive, a unique feature that helps provide added safety and security. In 2.5i Legacy models, reviewers note slow acceleration, though the more powerful 2.5GT or 3.6R models solve this problem.
Consumers checking out the 2011 Subaru Legacy should be sure to check out other affordable midsize cars with all-wheel-drive options. The Suzuki Kizashi is also available with an all-wheel drive option.
For 2011 the Legacy 2.5GT is only available in Limited trim. New for 2011, the Legacy comes standard with folding rear-view mirrors.
2011 Cadillac Escalade Overview
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is not for shrinking violets. The Cadillac Escalade is a perennial car reviewer favorite among luxury large SUVs for its powerful V8, flamboyant styling and luxurious passenger cabin. "There are luxury SUVs and then there's the 2011 Cadillac Escalade. There are full-size SUVs and then there's the Escalade,” says Edmunds. The 2011 Cadillac Escalade features seating for up to eight in a roomy and luxurious cabin. Pricewise, the Escalade falls in the middle of its class. While cramped third rows are typical for the class, if you need a comfortable third row that can handle adults, check out the Lincoln Navigator.
The Escalade can seat up to eight people and comes in four models: the Escalade, Escalade ESV (an extended wheelbase version), the Escalade EXT (which trades the third row seat and enclosed cargo area for a short truck bed) and the Escalade Hybrid. We review the Escalade EXT and the Escalade Hybrid separately.
There are luxury SUVs and then there's the "2011 Cadillac Escalade". There are full-size SUVs and then there's the Escalade. An adjustable suspension that's standard on all but the base Escalade optimizes ride and handling. Truly, the Escalade lives up to its Cadillac badge.
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV available in four trim levels: Base, Luxury, Premium and Platinum Edition. The base Escalade comes standard with 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a power liftgate, automatic xenon headlights, foglights and running boards. Other standard amenities include tri-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-only steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, and heated and ventilated 10-way power front seats with adjustable lumbar and driver memory functions. The Escalade Luxury adds chromed 22-inch cast-aluminum wheels, automatic headlight high-beams, a blind-spot warning system, a suspension with an active damping system (optional on the base model), a sunroof, power-folding and tumbling second-row seats and a heated steering wheel.
The Escalade Premium adds power-retractable running boards and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with a single roof-mounted display (optional on Luxury). The Escalade Platinum Edition adds different chromed 22-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, upgraded leather upholstery, leather-trimmed dash and door tops with contrast stitching, heated and cooled cupholders, and a headrest-mounted dual-screen DVD entertainment system.
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 good for 403 hp and 417 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Escalade, but all-wheel drive is optional.
The Escalade features cylinder deactivation technology for improved fuel economy. Note that we said "improved" and not "good," as the big Escalade manages just 14 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 13/18/15 with all-wheel drive.
Standard safety features on the Escalade include stability control, antilock disc brakes, traction control, front side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera and OnStar emergency telematics. In Edmunds brake testing, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade came to a stop from 60 mph in a disappointing 144 feet. In government crash testing, the Escalade received a perfect five stars for frontal crash protection.
Adding the available second-row bench raises total seating capacity to eight. Fold those second-row seats down and the cargo capacity grows to an impressive 108.9 cubic feet.
For years, Cadillac has led the luxury SUV class with its classy and sport Escalade. Over the last decade, the vehicle has been on the cutting edge in its class, setting trends for on-road performance and outpacing the competition with interior amenities.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Profil Lengkap Frank Lampard
Profil Dan Biodata Lengkap Frank Lampard
Informasi pribadi
Nama lengkap : Frank James Lampard Jr.
Nama panggilan : Lamps
Tanggal lahir : 20 Juni 1978 (umur 32)
Tempat lahir : Romford, Inggris
Posisi bermain : Gelandang serang
Informasi klub
Klub saat ini Chelsea
Nomor 8 (klub/timnas)
Karier junior
1994-1995 West Ham United
Karier senior
Tahun Klub Tampil (Gol)
1994-2001 West Ham United 148 (23)
1995-1996 Swansea City (pinjaman) 11 (1)
2001-... Chelsea 254 (73)
Tim nasional
1997-2000 Timnas Inggris U-21 16 (8)
1998 Timnas Inggris B 1 (0)
1999-... Timnas Inggris 66 (14)
Profil Pemain
Frank James Lampard Jr., (lahir di Romford, Inggris, 20 Juni 1978; umur 32 tahun) adalah seorang pemain sepak bola Inggris yang bermain bersama Chelsea setelah sebelumnya bergabung dengan West Ham United dan Swansea City. Lampard adalah gelandang serang yang dikenal karena tendangan jauhnya yang keras dan keterampilannya menghasilkan gol dari daerah tengah lapangan. Lampard lahir di Romford, Havering, Inggris. Ia adalah putra dari Frank Lampard Sr. yang juga mantan pemain sepak bola Inggris dan pernah memenangkan Piala FA sebanyak dua kali selama bergabung dengan West Ham United. Silsilah keluarganya juga tersambung dengan keluarga pemain sepak bola terkenal lainnya, yaitu keluarga Redknapp.
Sebagai pemain senior dalam Timnas Inggris, Lampard dikenal sebagai salah satu pemain sepak bola terbaik di Inggris dalam tiga tahun terakhir. Ia telah memenangkan Liga Premiership sebanyak dua kali (dengan Chelsea musim 2004-2005 dan 2005-2006), dua kali memenangkan Piala Liga (dengan Chelsea tahun 2005 dan 2007), sekali memenangkan FA Community Shield (dengan Chelsea tahun 2005), sekali memenangkan Piala Intertoto UEFA (dengan West Ham United tahun 1999), dan sekali meraih Piala FA (dengan Chelsea tahun 2007).
Pada November 2005, ia menjadi pemenang kedua dalam ajang penghargaan Pemain sepak bola Eropa Tahun 2005 setelah gelandang asal Brazil, Ronaldinho. Sebulan kemudian ia kembali menduduki peringkat kedua, sekali lagi di bawah Ronaldinho, dalam ajang penghargaan Pemain Dunia FIFA Tahun 2005. Ia juga berhasil meraih penghargaan Pemain sepak bola FWA 2005.
Lampard berasal dari keluarga pemain sepak bola legendaris. Selain dari ayahnya, pamannya yang bernama Harry Redknapp juga salah satu mantan pemain West Ham United. Sekarang ia melatih salah satu klub yang termasuk dalam Liga Premiership, yaitu Tottenham FC. Ibunya bernama Pat yang baru saja meninggal karena radang paru-paru.
Sepupu Lampard, Jamie Redknapp, pernah bermain membela Southampton FC, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool FC, dan AFC Bournemouth sebelum akhirnya pensiun pada tahun 2005 karena sering mengalami cedera.
Lampard jatuh cinta kepada seorang model Spanyol bernama Elen Rives yang telah memberinya seorang bayi perempuan bernama Luna Coco Patricia Lampard yang lahir pada tanggal 22 Agustus 2005. Ia juga mempelajari bahasa Spanyol, yang menyebabkan timbulnya desas-desus bahwa ia akan pindah ke La Liga hingga ia membantahnya dan mengemukakan alasan bahwa itu dilakukannya hanya untuk kepentingan keluarga karena istrinya adalah orang Spanyol. Selain itu, ia juga ingin putrinya kelak dapat menguasai dua bahasa.
Pada bulan Juli 2006, koran The Sun menerbitkan cukilan buku otobiografinya yang berjudul Totally Frank secara berseri. Buku itu mengupas rahasia hidup pribadi dan reaksinya saat penampilannya dalam ajang Piala Dunia 2006 banyak dikritik oleh media.
Lampard mempunyai dua mobil, yaitu Aston Martin DB9 dan Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Ia juga mempunyai dua anjing, keduanya berjenis mastiff Perancis, bernama Daphne dan Rocco.
Gelar Atau Prestasi
Klub
* Piala Intertoto UEFA (1998)
* Piala FA (2007)
* FA Community Shield (2005)
* Piala Liga (2005, 2007)
* Liga Premiership (2004-2005, 2005-2006)
Pribadi
* Peringkat dua dalam Pemain Dunia FIFA Tahun 2005 (2005)
* Pemain sepak bola FWA 2005 (2005)
* Peringkat dua dalam Pemain sepak bola Eropa Tahun Ini (2005)
* Tim FIFPro World XI (2005)
Demikian seklias mengenai Profil dari Frank Lampard, yang merupakan pemain tengah Timnas Inggris dan Klub Chelsea.
Baca juga Profil Dan Biodata Steven Gerrard.
Profil Dan Biodata Steven Gerrard
Profil Dan Biodata Lengkap Steven Gerrard
Informasi pribadi
Nama lengkap Steven George Gerrard
Tanggal lahir 30 Mei 1980 (umur 30)
Tempat lahir Whiston, Inggris
Posisi bermain Gelandang
Informasi klub
Klub saat ini Liverpool
Nomor 8
Karier junior
1987–1997 Liverpool F.C.
Karier senior
Tahun Klub Tampil (Gol)
1997– Liverpool 302 (55)
Tim nasional
Inggris 4 (1)
2000– Inggris 67 (13)
Profil Pemain
Gerrard mulai bermain bersama tim lokal, Whiston Juniors. Dia mendapat perrhatian dari pencari bakat Liverpool dan bergabung dengan akademi junior the Reds saat usianya 9 tahun. Dia hanya bermain dalam beberapa pertandingan, karena perkembangannya yang lambat membuat dia hana bermain dalam 20 pertandingan saat berusia 14 hingga 16. Diusia 14, Gerrard memperoleh kesempatan bertanding dengan beberapa klub, termasuk Manchester United. Dalam autobiografinya, dia mengatakan "untuk menekan Liverpool agar memberi saya YTS kontrak." selama masa tersebut dia sempat mengalami kecelakaan yang disebabkan garpu taman yang berkarat yang dapat menyebabkan dia kehilangan jari kakinya. Gerrard menandatangani kontrak profesional pertamanya bersama Liverpool pada 5 November 1997.
Gelar
Bersama Liverpool
* 2006-07 Runners-up Liga Champions
* 2005-06 Piala FA
* 2004-05 Juara Liga Champions
* 2002-03 Juara Piala Liga
* 2001-02 Piala Super Eropa
* 2001-02 Charity Shield
* 2000-01 Piala UEFA
* 2000-01 Piala FA
* 2000-01 Piala Liga
Demikian sekilas mengenai Profil dan Biodata lengkap dari Steven Gerrard, yang merupakan pemain tengah Timnas Inggris dan Kapten Klub Liverpool.
Baca juga Profil Dan Biodata Cesc Fabregas.
Honda Accord Coupe 2011
All-New Honda Accord Sedan and Honda Accord Coupe 2011 slide in mid-August 2010. Honda North America beautify the outward appearance and the Honda Accord. In addition, Honda also increase the fuel efficiency of Honda Accord.
Improvements include the vehicle aerodynamics, engine friction and gear transmission ratio, contribute to improving fuel efficiency. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), USA gave a rating of 1 to Accord Sedan 4-cylinder with automatic transmission. In the town of Accord Sedan 4-cylinder spend 9.87 km / liter better 0.85 km / liter. While on the freeway (highway) recorded 10.2 km / liter, preferably 1.28 km / liter.
Revision 2011 and Honda Accord Coupe exterior found on the grille, alloy wheels, rear deck lid, and wheels. Luxurious and ergonomic interior increases with the presence of leather upholstery, lumbar support, leather steering wheel, heated seats, for a particular type.
Accord is offered in a choice of 2 petrol engine, 4-cylinder, 2.4 liter, DOHC, i-VTEC, with power 190 hp and 177 hp, and V6, 3.5 liter, SOHC, i-VTEC, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM ), powerful 271 hp. Accord Sedan V6 petrol consumption in city / highway carrying 8.08 / 12.75 km / liter, preferably 0.43 km / liter on the highway. EPA rank 3 for the Accord V6 Sedan.
and Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6 was seeing a 6-speed manual transmission. While the Accord 4-cylinder option offered a 5-speed manual transmission and 5-speed automatic.
2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car
2011 Chevrolet Express
The 2011 Chevrolet Express is a full-sized passenger or cargo van that offers unique features in a highly functional vehicle. The 2011 Chevy Express is the first full-size van to offer either All Wheel Drive or the feature-packed OnStar system. New for 2011, Chevrolet will offer Express models that will be fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPN) for fleet and commercial customers.
If you’ve driven a previous year’s model, you’ll know exactly what to expect with the 2011 Chevrolet Express.
The standard interior of the 2011 Chevrolet Express is comfortable enough, but is designed for functionality. For upgraded features, many people customize the vans and turn them into recreational vehicles.
From the side-impact beams to the driver and passenger-side air bags, the 2011 Chevrolet Express is packed with safety features. For additional roll-over protection, the Express also features a front anti-roll bar.
US News and World Reports ranked the 2010 Chevrolet Express van second out of four vans after analyzing multiple reviews and test drive reports.
All three models are approximately the same size as the Chevrolet Express and will carry the same number passengers.
A rolling testament to the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" school of vehicle design, the Express offers a passenger van's timeless features of powerful engines and space, space and&space. Over the years, the Chevrolet Express has enjoyed a healthy share of the full-size passenger van segment. Current Chevrolet Express Passenger Van
The Chevrolet Express is available in 1500, 2500 and 3500 versions. Standard on all are stability control and side curtain airbags.
The 1500 series comes with a 5.3-liter V8 making 310 horsepower, backed by a four-speed automatic transmission and standard rear-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. The rear-drive-only 2500 gets a standard 4.8-liter V8 with 280 hp or an optional 6.0-liter V8 generating 323 hp. The 6.0-liter V8 is standard on rear-drive-only 3500 series models.
Proving as a staple for recreational vehicle conversions, utility vehicles, business delivery vans, and airport shuttles since the 1970s, the Chevrolet Express is a classic permutation of the standard, rear-wheel-driven, front-located-engine, boxlike, body-on-frame van. The Express competes with Freightliner Sprinters and Ford Transit Connects.
Extended wheelbase configurations have a wheelbase of 155 inches.
From the New Beatle to a VW Pickup
Indeed, Beetlemania has revived Volkswagen in America. The whimsical bubble-mobile just keeps picking up speed--and the rest of the VW lineup is going along for the ride. Overall sales for the German auto maker are up 44.6% in the U.S. so far this year. Its market share, which sank below 3% in 2000, is up to 7%. And VW is on track to sell nearly 300,000 cars in the U.S. in 2010 - a level that Volkswagen has not enjoyed since the Nixon Administration. "VW is absolutely back on the map," says La Plant. "We're totally hip again."
But don't look for the return of the psychedelic VW Microbus next. Instead, think pickup truck. On November 26, VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech caught his North American executives off guard by making public his hope to offer a full-size pickup with car-like comfort. Company insiders believe that he has been squiring his family around Germany in a new, smooth-riding Toyota Tundra, a vehicle that moves pickups in the direction he wants to take VW. Piech says the pickup can be built on the same chassis as the 2011 model sport-utility vehicle VW is developing with Porsche.
But Piech's pickup plan is causing transatlantic tension. North American VW execs want Germany to hold off: They fear it could undermine VW's quirky, offbeat image, built around the Beetle, the Passat sedan, and the Jetta compact. A pickup, they argue, would be hard to pitch credibly in VW's humorous "Drivers Wanted" ad campaign. "We have to stay coherent in our image," says Jens Neumann, VW's top North America executive. "We still have to do a lot of thinking and discussing."
Piech, however, is hungry for the $10,000-per-vehicle profit that some pickups haul in for Detroit. And with price wars cutting VW's margins in Europe, he is increasingly looking to his booming North America operations, where dealers can command sticker price and above for their popular models, VW's Audi luxury line is also enjoying an American resurgence, with hot models like the TT coupe driving sales up 38.4% this year. "As we move upstream, profit margins are becoming better," says Neumann.
Still, the flow of dollars from America has been small so far. Of VW's $3.4 billion in pretax profits last year, North America contributed only $85 million, or 2.5%. Analysts project that North America could account for 5% to 10% of VW's global profits this year. "It's nice to have," says analyst Greg Melich of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. "But it's not a whole lot."
Still, the greatest challenge for VW is Piech's desire to pit the brand directly against Mercedes-Benz. In Europe, where taxicabs are Mercedes and VW is upscale, that may be reasonable, analysts say. In the U.S., however, Mercedes floats at the top of the automotive food chain, with VW several leagues below. Even so, VW's sport-ute is expected to be priced close to Mercedes' M-class in the $35,000 to $40,000 range. And in 2011, VW is coming up with a $40,000 luxury car. "Going after Mercedes could come at the expense of Audi," warns auto analyst Lincoln Merrihew of Standard & Poor's DRI.
BMW M3
BMW luxury cars have not always been popular candidates for modified car projects, but with the horse power wars between the top German car manufacturers of the last few decades, they have become quite popular with aftermarket car tuning houses such as Geiger and Reiger. As a result you'd always find the latest BMW cars, such as the BMW M3 and the other BMW 3 Series models at custom car shows.
Below is our gallery of some of the hottest BMW cars from different custom car shows...
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Profil Dan Biodata Cesc Fabregas
Profil Dan Biodata Lengkap Cesc Fabregas
Informasi pribadi
Nama lengkap Francesc Fàbregas Soler
Nama panggilan Cesc
Tanggal lahir 4 Mei 1987 (umur 23)
Tempat lahir Vilessoc de Mar, Spanyol
Tinggi 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Posisi bermain Gelandang
Informasi klub
Klub saat ini Arsenal
Nomor 4
Karier junior
FC Barcelona
Karier senior
Tahun Klub Tampil (Gol)
2003- Arsenal 205 (35)
Tim nasional
2006- Spanyol 22(0)
Biografi Pemain
Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas Soler (IPA: ['sɛsk 'faβɾəɣəs su'ɫeʁ̞], lahir di Vilessoc de Mar, Casal de Curacion, Spanyol, 4 Mei 1987; umur 23 tahun), atau lebih dikenal dengan nama Cesc Fàbregas, adalah pesepak bola asal Spanyol. Cesc Fàbregas bermain sebagai gelandang untuk Arsenal FC di kompetisi Liga Inggris (English Premier League) dan juga untuk Tim nasional sepak bola Spanyol[1][2].
Fabregas memulai kariernya sebagai pemain bola di FC Barcelona yang kemudian di rekrut oleh Arsene Wenger, Manajer Arsenal FC pada 11 September tahun 2003. Dia tidak selalu tampil bermain untuk The Gunners (sebutan Arsenal FC) pada musim pertamanya bersama Arsenal FC, tetapi menyusul dengan cederanya para pemain gelandang inti di musim 2004-2005, kesempatan bermainnya untuk Arsenal FC bertambah. Tidak lama kemudian, dia mendapatkan kepercayaan untuk menjadi pemain inti gelandang tengah bersama Gilberto Silva.
Setelah menjadi pemain inti pada usia muda, dia berhasil memecahkan beberapa rekor klub yaitu mempunyai reputasi sebagai pemain yang memiliki bakat dengan teknik yang bagus, pengoper bola yang sangat baik, dan menjadi pemain kunci pada Timnya. Saat Gilberto Silva berfungsi sebagai pemain bertahan, Fabregas mempunyai fungsi utama sebagai pengatur serangan atau playmaker.
Pada tahun 2006, dia membuat keputusan untuk kariernya untuk bermain bersama Arsenal FC dalam jangka panjang dengan menandatangani kontrak 8 tahun.
Pada pertandingan internasional, Fabregas tercatat sebagai pemain termuda Spanyol di Piala Dunia pada pertandingan Spanyol vs Ukraina di Leipzig pada tanggal 13 Juni 2006 di umurnya yang masih 19 tahun 41 hari. Kariernya sebagai pemain nasional bermula dari tingkat pemain muda, mewakili tim U-17 pada pertandingan Kejuaraan Dunia U-17 FIFA di Finlandia pada tahun 2003. Sebagai hasil dari penampilannya di tim U-17, dia dipanggil oleh Luis Aragonés Pelatih Tim Nasional Sepak Bola Spanyol untuk menjadi pemain senior di Tim nasional sepak bola Spanyol dan bermain di Piala Dunia 2006 di Jerman (9 Juni - 9 Juli 2006) dan Piala Eropa 2008 (7-29 Juni 2008) di Swiss dan Austria dimana di turnamen ini Spanyol keluar sebagai juara sekaligus menjadikan Spanyol menjadi Peringkat 1 dalam daftar Peringkat Dunia FIFA dan dalam turnamen ini Fabregas menjadi salah satu pemain kunci.
Euro 2008 : Laga TimNas Swedia vs TimNas Spanyol.
Laga dimana Fabregas ikut ambil bagian diantaranya masuk sebagai pemain pengganti pada laga pertama melawan Rusia di menit 54 dan membuat assist pada gol ketiga David Villa dan mencetak gol pada menit 90 dan berkesudahan dengan kemenangan Spanyol 4-1, kemudian masuk sebagai pemain pengganti pada laga melawan Swedia di menit 59 dan menang dengan skor 1-2, pada laga melawan Yunani Fabregas tampil sebagai Starter dan Spanyol menang dengan skor 1-2,
Fàbregas merayakan kemenangan Timnas Spanyol pada Euro 2008
kemudian pada laga perempat final melawan Italia Fabregas masuk sebagai pemain pengganti pada menit ke 60 yang berakhir dengan adu penalti dan gol Fabregas menjadi penentu kemenangan Spanyol 4-2 setelah sebelumnya Iker Casillas memblok 2 gol penalti dari pemain Italia (Daniele De Rossi dan Antonio Di Natale), pada laga semifinal melawan Rusia, Fabregas masuk pada menit 34 menggantikan David Villa yang cedera dan kemudian membuat assist pada Daniel Güiza yang mencetak gol pada menit 73 dan juga assistnya pada David Silva yang mencetak gol pada menit 82, akhirnya pada laga Final melawan Jerman Fabregas turun sebagai starter dengan kemenangan Spanyol dari gol tunggal Fernando Torres pada menit 33. Di turnamen Piala Eropa 2008 ini, Fabregas bersama pemain Turki Hamit Altıntop mencatat assist terbanyak yaitu 3 assist.
Prestasi Dan Penghargaan
Arsenal
Winner
* FA Cup: 2004–05
* FA Community Shield: 2004–05
Runner-up
* UEFA Champions League: 2005–06
* Football League Cup: 2006–07
* FA Community Shield: 2005–06
International
Winner
* FIFA World Cup: 2010
* UEFA European Championship: 2008
Runner-up
* FIFA U-17 World Championship: 2003
* UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship: 2004
Individual
* FIFA U-17 World Championship Golden Shoe: 2003
* FIFA U-17 World Championship Golden Ball: 2003
* UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship Golden Player: 2004
* Bravo Award: 2006
* UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2008
* Premier League Player of the Month: January 2007, September 2007
* ESM Team of the Year: 2007–08
* PFA Young Player of the Year: 2007–08
* PFA Team of the Year: 2007–08, 2009–10
* UEFA Team of the Tournament: 2008
Demikian sekilas mengenai Profil dan Biodata dari Cesc Fabregas, pesepakbola asal Spanyol yang kini membela The Gunners Arsenal.
Baca juga Wayne Rooney Profil Lengkap.
Wayne Rooney Profil Lengkap
Profil Dan Biodata Lengkap Wayne Rooney
Profil Pemain
Wayne Rooney (lahir di Croxteth, Liverpool, Inggris, 24 Oktober 1985; umur 25 tahun) merupakan seorang pemain sepak bola Inggris yang berposisi sebagai penyerang. Ia saat ini bermain di Manchester United dan menggunakan nomor punggung 10. Ia juga bermain untuk tim nasional Inggris, dan menggunakan nomor punggung 9.
Karier
Klub
Sebelum bermain untuk Manchester United, Wayne Rooney bermain di Everton. Ia telah bermain selama 65 kali di Everton dan mencetak 15 gol selama 2 tahun kariernya di Everton.
Internasional
Wayne Rooney telah bermain 61 kali untuk tim nasional Inggris dan telah mencetak 25 gol.
Informasi pribadi
Nama lengkap Wayne Mark Rooney
Tanggal lahir 24 Oktober 1985 (umur 25)
Tempat lahir Croxteth, Liverpool, Inggris
Tinggi 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Posisi bermain Penyerang
Informasi klub
Klub saat ini Manchester United
Nomor 10
Karier junior
1996–2002 Everton
Karier senior
Tahun Klub Tampil (Gol)
2002–2004 Everton 67 (15)
2004–kini Manchester United 189 (91)
Tim nasional
2003–kini Inggris 61 (25)
Demikian Profil dan Biodata lengkap dari Wayne Rooney, pesepakbola asal Inggris yang menjadi andalan Manchester United dilini depan.
Baca juga Profil Lengkap Ricardo Kaka.
2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car
2011 VW Jetta Recall
VW North America announced a recall for repairs (recall) of the VW Jetta 2011 with a total production of 71,043 units. The model is a sixth-generation Jetta sedan manufactured from March 2010 to March 2011.
The problem is, the producers wanted to rearrange the cabling system associated with an alarm and horn. Indeed, until the news was announced, there were no casualties or who had an accident and the owner will be notified by mail.
In this case, means the Jetta has been exposed several times to the recall. Ever experienced in 2009 with Eos. Then, in late 2010 that reached 300,000 units, in addition to Jetta when it was also a Golf, Rabbit, New Bettle, and the Jetta Sportwagon.
2011 Jetta sold in America today consists of four variants. Of the four variants that include injection turbodiesel engine (TDI) 2.0-liter with 140 HP power, 2.0 liter (115HP), 2.5-liter (170 HP), and a 2011 2.0 liter TSI (200 HP) .
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 will be largely based on last year’s model and will feature the 4.0-litre flat-six engine which outputs 350kW of power. The engine will continue to power the rear wheels while two electric motors will be used to power the front wheels. The electric motors at the front will be revised to produce 75kW of power each instead of 60kW of the previous version.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 still powered by a six-cylinder boxer engine for the rear wheels and two electric motors that drive the front axle. Production of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 is rated 470 hp, as well as electric motors are being revised 60-75 kW each. Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 offers up to 200 extra horses for a few seconds. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 differs markedly from its predecessor. This reduces friction and reduces fuel consumption. The "Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 car" has been completely revised. Porsche AG will enter the Nürburgring 24 hour race on June 25, 2011.
“The focus of our work with 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is to boost potency.
Mercedes-Benz GLK diesel 5 passengers
Amid the excitement of the world automobile manufacturers to bring hybrid and electric cars to the U.S. auto market does not seem to car manufacturers Mercedes-Benz.
German car manufacturer and even then the focus instead to bring diesel-powered vehicles by Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV diesel 5 passengers. The latest generation of Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV the diesel the company will compete with hybrid and electric cars because dinial not less environmentally friendly.
As reported by Topspeed on Tuesday (23/11/2010) President of Mercedes-Benz USA said in a leading automotive exhibition in the U.S., the Los Angeles Auto Show will strengthen the line-up of vehicles with diesel engines one SUV Mercedes-Benz GLK diesel.
"We will have a new GLK with BlueTEC diesel engine technology," he said.
And now the company pick the big plan to play on diesel cars in the U.S.. "Overall, our goal is to create a market of 15-20 percent in the U.S. otomotid market," he continued. "And we will grow slowly in that direction," confident.
In addition to the SUV, the Mercedes-Benz will also introduce the latest generation C-Class sedan that will carry the machine with a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine which is claimed environmentally friendly.
If there is no obstacle diesel sedan will be introduced in 2013 following the upcoming Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel-powered and diesel GLK SUV.
Chevrolet
Custom Chevrolet cars have always been one of the iconic attractions a custom car shows, especially when hotrodders started slapping a Roots type supercharger on Chevrolet muscle cars such as the Chevrolet Impala SS and the Chevrolet Camaro. Then there's also the Chevrolet Corvette a popular model on the modified car scene.
Below are some of the best custom and modified Chevrolet cars from the biggest car shows...
Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Chevrolet Bel Air at the SEMA Show in 2008 |