Cold War of Suzuki and VW Still Continues

Tokyo - The news about the reconciliation Suzuki and Volkswagen are indisputable. The cold war is still going on between them. Suzuki has denied there have been discussions with VW.

Disputes both happened after Volkswagen bought a 20 percent stake in Suzuki in January 2009 with a value of 1.7 billion euros. At the beginning of the agreement, Volkswagen will be helped given the way for entry into the Indian market where Suzuki is considered very strong.

Access to environmentally friendly technologies will also be opened. However, the relationship was fractured in September 2011 after VW accused Suzuki had violated their contract by choosing to use diesel engines from Fiat.

After this feud, Suzuki asks Volkswagen to release the shares and will buy again by Suzuki, but VW refused the request.

Previously rumored that the two companies are going to meet to solve the problem. "There are a variety of reports, but there really is not like that fact, so I can not talk about this topic," said Executive Vice President Suzuki Toshihiro.

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French Police Prefer Riding Gasoline Fueled The BMW R1200RT

French - When the most of countries in the world began to consider using electric motorcycles for law enforcement duty vehicles, the French Police (French Law Enforcement Agencies) prefer riding gasoline fueled The BMW R1200RT. The reason, electric motorcycle for long distances will face obstacles.



Therefore, customs officials and police in France still use the BMW R1200RT. This motorcycle has proven comfortable ride for long-range patrols on the highway. Petrol engine motorcycles remain the choice for law enforcement facilities and battery technology does not yet support. In addition, electric motorbike price is still expensive.

The first BMW R1200RT 'Authorities' motorcycles were delivered to the French police in April, when the police motorcycle squad of the Republican Guard took delivery of 35 BMW R1200RT machines. At the same time, French customs officers received 20 new motorcycle BMW R1200RT 'customs-specification' bikes. While another 190 units will be distributed to police and officers escort.

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Hyundai Develops Small SUV to Fight Ford Ecosport

Hyundai car manufacturer secretly floating Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) are small to fight Ford Ecosport. The car is reportedly now being designed.




Compact car segment in the world is growing. Many manufacturers make compact SUV from Ford Ecosport up with a plan to develop the Suzuki XA-Alpha.

Hyundai did not want to miss to make it and now they are rumored to release this car in 2014. Similarly, as reported by Auto Esporte, Saturday (2013/07/03).

Hyundai's small SUV reportedly will take the platform of HB20 and the lines will be very inspired design of the latest generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Aura Santa Fe is likely to be present in the grille, the side line to line in the stern design.

Not yet known what choice of petrol and diesel that will strengthen this car, but it is likely that the machine will use a small engine under 2.0 liters.

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