Isuzu to Venture with Toyota on Engine Production
Japan’s Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Thursday that it is considering a set up in a joint venture to produce diesel engines with Toyota Motor Corp. as part of the tie-up which was announced by the two firms last year.
The truck maker and the world’s number one car maker have been discussing details of their alliance in development and production of diesel engines since they formed the tie-up.
An Isuzu spokesman said that putting up a joint production venture is one option which the two auto makers are looking at. However, they are also considering other options.
The latest comments were aired after Isuzu said last December that building a new diesel engine plant with Toyota was one option. The Isuzu spokesman said that the two auto makers may be open for the details of their alliance by the end of August.
The industry leader in the gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle market, Toyota, is seeking to improve its fuel-efficient and low-emission technologies by tying up with Isuzu, which is a major developer of diesel engines. Read the rest of this entry »
The New Hyundai i30
The all new Hyundai i30 was undoubtedly designed around the comfort of the driver. From its fully adjustable steering wheel, sporty seating and optimal gearshift positioning to its vivid LCD instrument display and a highly responsive drivetrain, the i30 lets the driver experience ultimate mobile comfort and control. In turn the extra legroom, exceptional air management and contoured chair support is guaranteed to make a lasting impression on passengers no matter if they are in the back or front seats of the car.
The Hyundai i30 Specs
Thanks to a much longer wheelbase the new Hyundai i30 now boasts a spacious cabin that gives all occupants more freedom of movement while also creating an increased luggage capacity. But just how much? Well, with the rear seats upright the i30′s load volume now measures 340 litres and with the seats down, a HUGE 1250 litres. Beyond the obvious storage space, this compact also offers clever packing space solutions like seat rear pockets, a sunglass holder and a cooled (yes you read that right, a cooled) glove compartment to name but a few awesome features. Read the rest of this entry »