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The most reliable car

April 3rd, 2012 admin

The department of automotive research said the reliability of the cars that belong to the “Family Class D East.” This week we publish the fifth article that talks about the reliability of the cars that belong to the “Great class and family.” When we are talking about families, we are talking about variables such as comfort, space, safety, quality and reliability.  Germans dominate this segment, thanks to the tradition of many years. However, the French models show some staying power levels below one, but have a very balanced age. The Swedish used Volvo reveals the power in this segment. Thus, in the Great Family Class E winner is the Audi A6, the second to the BMW 5 Series and the third for the Volvo S80.

There are almost no defects in the alignment and construction in the bodywork, the cabinis impressive for the accuracy of construction and the quality of materials used. These are the factors that the A6 is often placed above average in terms of quality. The A6 ages with a good level of reliability. Still, it is not perfect. Some 2.0 TDI engines have suffered from problems related to sob. It is due to problems with the fuel filter, injector’s parties or lack of tightness of the fuel circuit. The German engineers have raised the standard of quality and built a car that captures the excellent quality of assembly and detail. Are evident in the various notes of wood and aluminum present throughout the cabin

The automotive industry in South Africa

April 1st, 2012 admin

The automotive industry in South Africa is a turbo engine for the global manufacture and export of vehicles and components. The sector exports about 10% of the manufacturing, making it a crucial part of the economy of South Africa. With an annual production of 535,000 vehicles in 2007, which is estimated to reach 630,000 in 2008, South Africa can be regarded as a minor contributor to the manufacture of automobiles in the world, which reached 73 million units in 2007. But locally the automotive sector is a giant, accounting for 7.5% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and employed 36,000 people. The government classified the automotive industry as a key growth sector, with prospects of increasing production of cars to 1.2 million units by 2020, while it is believed will also increase local participation.

South Africa has been one of the most successful markets in the world in recent years.The figures for sales of new vehicles rose to absolute records in three consecutive years between 2004 and 2006. In 2006 sales rose 14.4% to just under 650,000 units, generating revenues of 118.4 billion. Nevertheless, forecasts of export must continue to maintain the local industry with a positive sign. Exports of vehicles prowled the 170,000 units in 2007 and NAAMSA – National Automobile Association of South Africa (National Automobile Association of South Africa) estimates that this figure rises to 285,000 units in 2008. Extraordinary growth, especially compared to 1997, when exports were less than 20,000 units.

Growth of Automobile production in Brazil

March 27th, 2012 admin

The Brazilian car industry produced 306,400 units in June, was 5% lower than recorded in May, but in comparison with June 2008, there was an increase of 7.7%, according to figures released on Monday, the association representing manufacturers. Sales of cars, light commercial vehicles, buses and trucks in Brazil were 262,800 units in June, representing an increase of 4.6% from May and down 12.5% ​​compared to June last year. Accumulated in the first half, sales of new vehicles in the domestic market totaled 1.58 million units and production reached 1.75 million units, higher than 9% and 19.1% versus the first six months of 2009. Fiat remained the market leader in Brazil in June, with sales of 60,200 units of cars and light commercial vehicles, against 54,900 units in May.

Volkswagen then sold 52,200 units in the same categories in June, down from 54,600 units in May. GM posted sales of 49,000 cars and light commercial vehicles in June, which compares to total 46,500 units in May.Ford posted sales of 24,400 units in June, compared with almost 20,000 units in May. The interest rate to finance cars and light commercial vehicles, after a year of stability, increased again in May to 1.43% per month, reflecting the increase in the Selic rate at the end of April, the second report of the National Association of Financial Companies Assembly Plant (Anef). The rate was unchanged at 1.40% for loans through the Direct Consumer Credit (CDC) for new and used vehicles between January and April this year. Taking into account the market the market as a whole and not just the automakers banks, interest rates rose from 1.78% to 1.86% after six months without high.

Sales of agricultural machinery in Brazil totaled 6,059 units in June, which meant a fall of 5% compared to May, but consolidates a high of 42.8% over the same month last year, the report said Anfavea. From January to June, the industry sold 34,982 units, up 51.7% against the same period last year. In June, machinery production reached 7,676 units, down 4.7% over May and a jump of 88.8% compared to June 2009. In the first six months of this year, 43,795 units were produced, up 54.1% year on year. We exported 1,609 units in June, a decline of 19.1% over May and an increase of 34.3% compared to June last year. From January to June, foreign sales totaled 8,231 units, up 13.1% over the same period of 2009, representing a revenue of 953,005,000 dollars, 66.2% more than the same period last year.

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