WOW.. never thought this song could go together with a Silvia.. Awesome video, car..
Beijing: Hyundai Introduces New Direct Injection I4, V6 and 8-speed Automatic
Hyundai’s new Accent was the star of the companies exhibit at this year’s Beijing Auto Show, but the debut of two new engines and a new automatic transmission will have broader implications for the rest of the company’s lineup.
In addition to the 2.4L GDI four-cylinder in the Sonata (pictured above), two new gasoline direct-injection engines were unveiled at Beijing, a 1.6L four cylinder putting out 138 horsepower, a 28 horsepower bump over Hyundai’s current 1.6L four banger. The 1.6 GDI should appear in the Accent, Elantra, certain Kia models and the upcoming Veloster compact sports car. Even more enticing was the mention in a product video that the 1.6 could potentially be turbocharged and paired up with a dual-clutch gearbox, though no timeline was given for either technology.
Hyundai’s long awaited GDI version of the Lambda V6 was also previewed, although the engine was only rated at 296 horsepower, which is a few ponies less than the current Lambda makes in Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe. One can assume that there will be different variations, and that the engine will see a bump in power when it comes Stateside. Hyundai also joins Lexus in the elite 8-speed automatic club, and it’s a sure bet that the Genesis Sedan and Coupe will get the new 8-speed auto option.
With Hyundai positioning itself as a premium brand, the company has an obligation to innovate on its own, and not just play catch-up – even if they’re hot on the heels of world leaders like Lexus.
[Source: Hyundai via AutoGuide.com]
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VIDEO FEATURE - World Drift Series China 2009
World Drift Series China 2009 from Larry Chen on Vimeo.
HOLY SHIT! THIS IS HILARIOUS!!!! I'm still proud to be Chinese.. Come on guys, show us some love in 2010..
The boys from D24 and FA Racing had done it again!
The Zeros to Heroes, they came a long way from learning pace notes to actually using them, from Scandinavian flips to actual flicks. The boys had done their daddies proud. "The amateurs built the ark, The professionals built Titanic" These boys threw their rear wheel drive fun stuff and left for some muddy front wheels action. About a year ago, when Francis said he wants to go for a rally reality show on television, I seriously thought he was a joking (he is well known for his sense of humour). Rally is always known to be one of the "NEXT LEVEL" of motor sports and with just faith alone, he headed for the big screens along with his team mate, OBK. Together, they share our passion for motorsports - Do first, Think later. Today, they are not only celebrities on the TV screen, they are also winners from the rally championship. Kudos
He's trying to explain to the television crew the difference between rappers, and rally drivers. "at the gravel, my team mate does the rapping, and I let my steering and pedals do the show", he said. Francis also added that they go to school and they are not from the triads.
Here he's trying to explain the freshness of the papaya from the papaya tree he almost hit on the course. "juicy", he said.
Faidzal, one of the Alang brothers comes sliding into a corner. Another car that is sponsored by www.asahisuspension.com If you don't mind, I could use some ad space here :p
My boss says I might get an early bonus. :D
Follow Keng and OBK at their rally blog - www.d24-rally.blogspot.com
Photo Credits: Andy Boey
NON DRIFT RELATED: Cravings..
McDonald's is back with the DOUBLE TROUBLE deal.. everything comes with a double..
I WANTTTTTTTTTTTTTT...
The Silvias had a date with the mountain
Touge, one of the most exciting form of motor sports. Uphill and Downhill Drifting.
Along, came a scooby. Fun comes in a different form for him.
Taking a break while the crew set off for a camwhore session
Kia Forte Earns 2010 "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS
Kia Motors has announced that its compact Forte sedan has received a "Top Safety Pick" status for 2010 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This is the third model from the Hyundai/Kia line-up to receive this prestigious title for 2010, with the other two being the Kia Soul and the all-new Hyundai Sonata. It is important to note that this rating only applies to Forte's built after October 2009, as the automaker made revisions to the car's B-pillar and roof to qualify it for the award.
For a vehicle to qualify for the rating, it must score the top rating of Good in frontal-offset, side-impact, and rear-impact crash tests. New for 2010, a car must also score a good rating in its roof-strength test that measures occupant protection in the case of a rollover. The car must also be equipped with electronic stability control (ESC), standard equipment in the Forte.
With the new standards implemented for 2010, there are only 31 vehicles in the market that qualify for the Top Safety Pick, a low number compared to that of 2009. Other cars in the compact segment that earned the top rating are the Volkwagen Golf, Toyota Corolla, Subaru Impreza, Scion xB, and Nissan Cube. Honda Civic's equipped with optional stablity control also earned the award.
[Source: Kicking Tires]
Beijing: Hyundai Unveils All-New Verna (Accent)
Of the more U.S.-relevant reveals at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show in China today is this Hyundai Verna. Why? Because it's the overseas version of what we know as the 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Sporting Hyundai's latest 'fluidic sculpture' design language, the Verna comes off overall as a shrunk-down 2011 Sonata - not that that's a bad thing. The now-familiar sweeping side character line, oversized headlights, and wavy front grille are all present on the new Accent - a vehicle that has been in need of a significant makeover for some time.From what we can see of the interior, Hyundai seems to have applied a slightly up-market touch to the inside of its new Verna. The Korean automaker also claims to have made large improvements to NVH levels in the compact sedan.
Underhood, the 2011 Verna features the new-generation Gamma gasoline engine in either 1.4-liter or 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four configurations. The larger of the two is expected to be offered in the U.S. and 106 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque are available in the Chinese-spec version. Transmission options include a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.
Hyundai, like many other automakers, has been enjoying strong sales in China, with over two million vehicles being sold there since the brand arrived in 2002. In 2009, Hyundai posted a 94-percent year-over-year sales boost, making for an easy decision to maintain its presence in the market.
We'll continue to keep you updated as more information on the U.S.-spec 2011 Hyundai Accent arrives.
[Source: Hyundai via Motor Trend]
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Good luck
to all Driftneylanders at Formula D Singapore! Will update you with more pictures and videos soon..
Dent Magic Auto Appearance Specialist
When we were sharing some of our car accident experiences here with some of my business friends in Taiwan, they told me about some "Magic" workshop which is quite popular in Indonesia and they said the technology was originated from Singapore. I was told that they could repair dents to a near perfect condition without repainting the car.. So I went to youtube and looked it up.. and I came across this..
My friends also added that you are only allowed to sit at the waiting room without being allowed to see what's going on in the work space.. within 2 hours, you will pay a small fee and collect your car.. Well, I thought it would be really cool if it works. In actual fact the people behind the scene are from the states, and in this video he'll kick the fender to a visible dent.
then he slowly shapes the fender back with a rubber/PU hammer.. very fine job I would say.. but when the news was spread across the sea, it was speculated to a whole new level, I was even told that the dented headlamp housings could be restored. NONSENSE.. but.. whatever that's in this video is already magical enough for me.. I think now drifters would add RUBBER HAMMER into their tool boxes.. :p
Source: www.magicdentrepair.com
READER'S RIDE: DINnismo's G.L.A.M.O.U.R.O.U.S
DinNismo's "ceffy in disguise" went for a photoshoot for PRO TUNERS Magazine.. Well, at last he took our advise and slammed the baby to the ground.. NEXT, lower profile tyres + hipari.. :p
Rumour says that there's someone who is going to buy this masterpiece soon.. :( So much memories in this car.. This pink colour machine penetrated my Genting Drift hymen.. I hope she will end up with a good owner as good as Din..
VIDEO FEATURE - TheDriver Official Trailer 2
Who is TheDriver? - "TheDriver" is an animated tv series scheduled for a Summer 2011 release.
CAR FEATURE: Simon Perry's R33
we have many pinkies skyline cefiros ETC at home so I thought i give you guys some inspiration.. If you all know Din.. This should be the same headlamp as his ceffy's old look. "transformers... ceffy in disguise...." LOL *runs*
Beautiful isn't she?
Kia Considering a Magentis Estate for Europe
According to British publication Autocar, Kia is planning to roll out an estate version of the all-new Magentis (K5/Optima) sedan for the European market.Unveiled for the first time at the New York International Auto Show in April, the new mid-size sedan from Kia will drop the "Magentis" moniker for the European market, according to Kia. In South Korea, the car is called "K5" while in North America, it is known as "Optima".
A Kia source revealed that an estate version of the car will be built. When asked about this body style, chief designer Peter Schreyer said, “I would love to do station wagon and coupé versions of the car. The station wagon would only really work for Europe but the coupé would work in the US.”
[Source: Autocar.co.uk]
Share some love from taiwan
sorry guys if my posting is a lil slow.. i'm currently on a business trip to taiwan but i'll never forget you guys who support driftneyland.. hope you guys are having a good time.. :D
Hyundai Sonata: Most-Viewed Midsize Sedan on AutoTrader.com in March
Hyundai's all-new Sonata midsize sedan was AutoTrader.com’s most-viewed vehicle in its class during the month of March. For the first time ever, Sonata surpassed competitors that include Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. AutoTrader.com recorded 16.5 million unique monthly visitors in March, the highest traffic the company had ever experienced.“Industry wide, traffic seems to be increasing and the Sonata is hitting showrooms at an ideal time to capitalize on renewed consumer interest in cars,” said Scott Margason, director of product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Sonata’s new design identity is drawing significant shopper attention, motivating and driving consumers to include it on their list when considering their next car purchase.”
Hyundai’s all-new 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment by using only advanced four-cylinder engines, emotional design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition. The Sonata launched with a new Theta II 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle offers class-leading fuel economy of 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 198 horsepower standard.
Hyundai also announced 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine and Sonata Hybrid models last week at the New York International Auto Show, rounding out an exciting new 2011 Sonata lineup.
[Source: Hyundai]
Hyundai i30 Wins UK Satisfaction Poll
The Hyundai i30 has been named top car in the ninth annual Driver Power 2010 survey for satisfaction and reliability, as voted for by 23,000 readers of Auto Express. The i30 beat last year's winner, the Jaguar XF, for the top slot, while the Skoda Octavia came third ahead of parent company Volkswagen's new Golf.Skoda retained its position as best manufacturer overall. The second-generation Toyota Prius was voted number one for both reliability and ease of driving, the Fiat Panda took the honours for low running costs, the recently-replaced Land Rover Discovery was tops for practicality and the Lexus IS beat all the opposition in terms of build quality.
All the manufacturers named above will be happy about this, but there will be some grumbling elsewhere. The Ford Focus had only a middling result, finishing 51st overall, though at least that was better than Vauxhall managed, with its Astra and Corsa (admittedly previous models rather than current ones) propping up the bottom of the table in 99th and 100th positions respectively.
Despite this, Vauxhall was not the lowest-rated manufacturer. That was Peugeot, largely on account of the poor results achieved by the 207 and 307.
[Source: CarKeys.co.uk]
VIDEO FEATURE - Malaysian Drift King, Tengku Djan's Qualifying Run
Video was taken during a qualifying run last weekend in malacca.. Very cool video camera indeed. :D maybe try mounting it lower next time so we could see the road as well! :D
Well done.. and good luck for Formula D Singapore! GO BOBOT!!!!
FORMULA D LIVE FROM LONG BEACH!
Best 32
Cookies vs Scooby Snacks
If you're in Penang and you saw this, this post is dedicated to you. Dish > Advan RS
Spotted a Chrome GTR in UK
From last weekend's ISTS 2010 event, woop! from the front, it look pretty ordinary I would say. But from the back, it's some terminator action man.
READER'S RIDE: Joe40cents a.k.a. Dorifuto Demon's 180sx
UPDATES!! spy shots from the slightly bosozuko exhaust that is soon going to drop out on the hills of Genting during driftneyland's first touge meeting.. It's only one way up, and one way down mate.
Still up for it?? *wink wink*
Joe says, "I'm looking for tyres now to stretch on the Rims of God, and we'll be off for our first convoy." HIPARI and paint.
Follow up from : READER'S RIDE: Joe40cents a.k.a. Dorifuto Demon's 180sx
Itenarary @ work
P.S Imagine this as A4 Size and folded into half, so when the tour members are reading the itinerary, this graffiti will be fully exposed. :D
Hyundai Equus Becomes Costa Rica's Presidential Limo
For his last days in office as the President of Costa Rica, Oscar Arias will be sporting a brand new presidential limo - the Hyundai Equus. The all-new Equus is donated by the government of South Korea, in conjunction with Hyundai Motor Company. The car is currently en route to Costa Rica, and is expected to arrive in the country on April 20th.The new presidential ride for Costa Rica replaces the outgoing Kia Opirus (Amanti) in the country's presidential fleet. The rear-wheel drive flagship model of Hyundai will be given to Arias who is completing his term very soon, and the keys will be handed over later to president-elect Laura Chinchilla.
There are no indications that the Equus for the Costa Rican President is bulletproof like the model designed for the South Korean President.
[Source: Inside Costa Rica]
VIDEO FEATURE - 2009 FORMULA D FINALE
EPIC Video from Falken Tires.. Sure did sponsor lotsa drifters there..
Kia Soul Hamster CF Wins "Automotive Ad of the Year"
Already a recipient of numerous accolades including a "2010 Automotive Excellence Award" from Popular Mechanics and being recognized as the "Best Hatchback of 2010" by Cars.com, the new 2010 Kia Soul was honored yet again at the Nielsen Automotive Advertising Awards event in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show when the TV commercial for the uniquely styled urban passenger vehicle was named "Automotive Ad Of The Year."
Created by David&Goliath, the Soul spot depicts city and suburban streets inhabited exclusively by hamsters who are mindlessly running in place inside their exercise wheels until a molten red Kia Soul pulls up to a stoplight and the passenger window rolls down to reveal a trio of paw-tapping, music-loving hamsters who have discovered "A New Way To Roll."
Portraying Soul as a lounge on wheels with its highly specified audio system that includes speaker lights that pulse to the beat of the music, the hamsters bob their heads to four different music tracks that appear in slightly different versions of the spot to keep each viewing fresh. Viewers with a sharp eye can identify song and artist information on the hamsters' iPod screen, and the campaign extended online with each track available for download at www.kiasoul.com.
"The Soul was designed to stand out in a sea of sameness and that same philosophy guided the creative development of the hamster campaign and to position Soul as Kia's affordable halo vehicle," said Michael Sprague, VP, marketing, Kia Motors America.
[Source: Kia]
Continue reading for the second version of the Soul Hamster Ad.
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock!
Chairman Dai
Daijiro Inada, owner of option magazine, the magazine which is responsible for the engine oil running in my veins. Founder of Tokyo Auto Saloon, the exhibition thats in my bucket list. Owner of Ogura Clutch, the racing clutch that gives the best kick. Founder of D1GP and D1SL, both of the most poisonous drift events in the world.
still looking fab.
the MX 5 that stood out from the rest
So this is what a Japanese TT session would look like. Check out that miata. It's a grass cutter.
"TT session - TT stands for Teh Tarik (Tea), majority of the car owner clubs in malaysia or automotive enthusiast would organize night gatherings at our local 24hours restaurants for tea. Well, this culture has been on since a long time ago. Sometimes, a TT session would also lead to a convoy."
GT WING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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