http://www.rs-flag.com/ We will be WORLDS No.1 JAPANESE USED CAR EXPORTER!! RISING-SUN FLAG TRADING continues to play an important role in the field of export. ja Copyright 2012 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:20:37 +0900 Toyota Motor Corporation to exhibit the concept car "SPORTS FR Concept" of the 40th Nurburgring, which will be held until 20 days from the date of May 17, 5, "(GRMN) GAZOO Racing tuned by MN" in the 24-hour endurance race. Concept car is equipped with a twin turbo charger and supercharger combination. In addition to excellent acceleration performance was achieved in a wide range of high rotation speed range from low rpm, the suspension of a dedicated tuning, driving stability, achieve a high level of maneuverability. Units have an excellent driving performance by these, it is possible to fully experience the joy of sports driving. In addition, the styling, rear fender and front bumper due to dedicated to emphasize a quality of FR, that is suitable for circuit design and sports model. SPORTS FR Concept]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/sports_fr_concept.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/sports_fr_concept.html Fri, 18 May 2012 00:20:37 +0900 Porsche is the end of 2013, plans to launch the new plug-in hybrid (PHV) supercar, "918 Spider". Prototype of the same car, was published for the first time. This is 15 days, what Porsche has published. Goes one step from the state (only carrying the power train to chassis) rolling chassis was unveiled last time, the figure of 918 Spyder of the state covered with a body he was released. Porsche at the same time, also revealed some specs of this prototype. Total combined output of two engines and motors, more than 770ps. And yet, also has the effect of EV can travel alone motor, the European combined mode fuel consumption to achieve 33.3km / l. Be introduced, such as full monocoque made ​​of lightweight CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced resin), ground-breaking technology. Price of the 918 Spyder is accepting reservations at the beginning of May 2011, 684,800 euros (about 82.2 million yen). Plans to start production in September 2013, the first customer to be delivered to the end of the year. Porsche super car of PHV]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/porsche_super_car_of_phv.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/porsche_super_car_of_phv.html Thu, 17 May 2012 17:34:39 +0900 Mitsubishi Motors has decided to "Dignity" the name of a luxury sedan car based on the "Cima" receives a supply OEM from Nissan. Dignity (DIGNITY), the means "dignity" in English "nobility". The company, along with the sedan has been "Puraudia" premium based on the "fugue" receive the same OEM supply, than to start selling this summer MITSUBISHI DIGNITY]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/mitsubishi_dignity.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/mitsubishi_dignity.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:01:29 +0900 BMW has announced the strongest in Europe as a grade of "a series" New "M135i". It was found that not only the same three-door car, five-door will also be available. This is 14 days, which BMW said on Monday. July, also a series of new 5-door, is to be set a little later from the three-door M135i. M135i, the difference is not in the engine in the 3 door and 5 door. 3.0 l turbo gasoline direct-injection six-cylinder engine series M tune performance has only generates a maximum output power 320ps/5800rpm powerful, that maximum torque 45.9kgm/1300-4500rpm. MT-speed transmission is standard with a 6, AT 8-speed is optional. If the speed AT 8 ,0-100km acceleration / h is 4.9 seconds, top speed 250km / h and (limiter operation), performance is stimulating. Underbody, the strengthen the suspension and brakes. M Double-spoke aero parts and a dedicated 18-inch aluminum wheels, as well as the three-door, also will be equipped with the five-door M135i. The new BMW 1 Series]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/the_new_bmw_1_series.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/the_new_bmw_1_series.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:36:59 +0900 13, "3 Series Touring" was announced in Europe the new BMW. The U.S. market is populated with the name of another, it was found that a long time to play the resurrection of the same car. This is 13, not a U.S. corporation of BMW, BMW North America has announced. He was announced as the "3 Series Sport Wagon," the new 3 Series Touring, and turning to the U.S. market. In the United States, the 3 Series Touring is actually the introduction of a long time. Fourth generation (type E46 ,1998-2007 year), since he will put the United States for the first time in two generations. In the U.S., the customers of the station wagon is shifted into the SUV, wagon market is shrinking. Also have the fourth generation BMW, the United States have stopped the introduction of the 3 Series wagon models. Is determined by the new, and there is a demand of the wagon, but the United States decision be turned on again. On site because it does not provide a Mercedes-Benz station wagon "C class", the Audi "A4 Avant" is likely to be the only competitive car. The new BMW 3 Series Touring ]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/the_new_bmw_3_series_touring.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/the_new_bmw_3_series_touring.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:52:22 +0900 Audi Japan is 13, held a delivered formula of "A1 Samurai Blue" limited car one color ring of Japan national football team in the world that has been subjected to. In the ceremony is a key has been handed to the buyer from Japan national team coach Alberto Zakkeroni. A1 Samurai Blue, a special model of a single design, color Japanese national soccer team, the designers were working on the Audi headquarters in Germany is the world presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011. Have been recruited who wish to purchase from February this year, and make the vehicle exhibition at Audi dealers across the country, delivered to the buyer has decided this time, was chosen by lot. Talk about impressions, "but I saw the first time today, I got used to the owner is, thankfully, has moved" man became a buyer, and I had to look in the "Net, showy still said the impression of "Yes, a lot of attention and are riding in the car. In addition, "I want you to work hard today, so I am very happy you have dared to director Zack. Also the World Cup qualifying, etc.", Yale gave him a representative for Japan. It should be noted that part of the sales of this limited car was sold will be donated as a football family Fri reconstruction assistance in collaboration with the Japan Football Association. Audi of one in the world]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/audi_a1_samurai_blue_one_in_th.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/audi_a1_samurai_blue_one_in_th.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:16:55 +0900 Audi 11, was presented at the event, "Worthersee Tour" Fan Appreciation of the Volkswagen Group will be held in Austria, and to unveil the "Q3 Red Truck" concept car. The same car, concept car and suggested a model of high-performance SUV, "Q3" small Audi has just been introduced to the Japanese market. Audi has been exhibited "Q3 jinlong yufeng" Beijing Motor Show 12 "Q3 Vale" in 12 of the Detroit Motor Show in January 2012, month 4, Q3 is a model red truck is on the extension of this two car . Attention is the power train. But continues to equipped with gasoline turbo "TFSI" engine with direct injection five-cylinder 2.5 l series for "RS3 Sport back" or "TT RS", the maximum output 340ps, maximum torque has been enhanced to 45.9kgm. Won the specs of greatly exceeding 310ps 314ps, Q3 jinlong yufeng Vale of Q3. Quattro drive system is a full-time 4WD, S tronic 7-speed transmission. Red tracks run through Q3 5.4 seconds 0-100km / h, top speed to reach 263km / h. On the roof is equipped with two sets of ski made ​​of (carbon fiber reinforced resin) CFRP lightweight was developed by Audi. In the lower bumper and side skirts are made ​​of aluminum guard has been adopted. Audi Q3]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/audi_q3_2.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/audi_q3_2.html Tue, 15 May 2012 22:54:49 +0900 11 Toyota began selling the same day from a full model change, Toyota Corolla nationwide through authorized dealers Selling Car "Corolla" the company's total worldwide sales exceed 39 million units. The Corolla has been a full model change this time, two models of the station wagon, "Fielder and" sedan "Axio". The theme of "car of the minimum size is four adults can travel long distances in comfort, safety and peace of mind" that it is the origin of the Corolla, has been developed as a compact car that best fit the market environment in Japan. More specifically, in a compact body used to the concept "big space compact" new that that anticipate the needs of the coming era, zippy, and the interior space for four adults will spend a comfortable and drivable has secured a wide field of view possible. In addition to improvements to a 1.5-liter engine, as well as to improve the fuel economy and driving performance due to "Super CVT-i" of new development, the Axio has set a new 1.3-liter engine highly practical. In addition, all models with standard VSC, TRC, SRS side airbags and curtain shield air bag (except the "business package"), a new inner door mirror automatic high beam dimming mirror, automatic proof, in conjunction with auto-reverse function and store to adopt, equipment was provided with a rich, that the consideration to pricing. In addition, the Corolla, in the Central Motor Miyagi Plant began operation last year, will be produced for Japan. Toyota aims to make comprehensive vehicle manufacturers to produce consistently positioned as the central Kyushu, second only to "Tohoku", "third base for domestic production", ie the same expertise in compact cars, planning of the vehicle, from development, Toyota to be inaugurated on July 1, the East car. Toyota announced the new Corolla]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/toyota_announced_the_new_corol.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/toyota_announced_the_new_corol.html Sat, 12 May 2012 00:12:57 +0900 "The Beetle" is started, it is a model close to the "Beetle" is the first released on June 1. "Total height of the Beetle is the lowest in three generations, so proportions sporty very low and wide, is a design to be feeling the fun run," said, the Yamazaki Division of Product Marketing Division, Marketing company Nobuo. When compared with the "New Beetle", 140mm, but has been expanding 80mm in width in length ", so extending to the rear roof line, now silhouette close to the Beetle first. This space overhead of the rear seat 60mm is an enlarged, described as "four adults is possible to drive without difficulty. Incidentally, the top of the roof per seat, whereas after the original Beetle The Beetle also, New Beetle was around center of the car. And, The Beetle was also greatly expanded cargo room. Said, "is sufficient capacity comparable to the 350 liters of" "and 310 l of 1.5 times the New Beetle, is almost the same as the capacity of a typical hatchback" golf. Sense that the New Beetle is a concept over from the first, to win, who can properly squared four or five adults, to ensure sufficient luggage space. The VW Beetle Release]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/the_vw_beetle_release.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/the_vw_beetle_release.html Fri, 11 May 2012 18:21:26 +0900 Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., along with improvements to give Subaru "Legacy" series, set the "2.0GT DIT" turbo direct-injection engine equipped with a DOHC four-cylinder horizontally-opposed 2 liter was launched from the Sun 8. The new car, a combination of (CVT) and a new linear Toro Nick boxer engine the new generation 2.5-liter realize a sense of acceleration and nimble improvement in low-end torque. By adopting an idling stop in addition to excellent fuel economy performance. The exterior, the redesigned front bumper face with strengthened hexagon grille and headlamps, a sense of wide. Was firm and sporty design. The interior is dark and metallic tone instrument panel decorative panel, and the sporty design. In addition, "2.0GT DIT" to be set, high-performance model that combines direct injection turbo engine, horizontally opposed 2 liter high torque corresponding linear Nick Toro conventional new and improved. Interworking, such as interior and exterior design was to keynote a dedicated undercarriage and blue, has been directing the sporty, high-quality view of the world. Legacy price "Touring Wagon" is 2,436,000 yen. "B4" the same 2,268,000 yen. "Outback" How is 2,698,500 yen. Subaru Legacy]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/subaru_legacy.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/subaru_legacy.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:10:33 +0900 Minor change to, "Estima", "Estima Hybrid" Toyota Motor Corporation, was launched from May 8. In this minor change, focusing on sporty grade "Aerasu", perform the modification of the interior and exterior design, which further enhances a sense of luxury and sportiness. It also sets a new "Aerasu" to Estima Hybrid, which enrich the line up. In "Aerasu", in addition to the design of the front grille, bumpers, change, color change head lamp, rear combination lamps, the adoption of a dedicated 18-inch aluminum wheels, a greater sense of sporty and wide, have highlighted the more individuality. The "G", "X", and the other was a new design alloy wheels, rear emblem has been adopted only hybrid Estima Hybrid in all vehicles. To color outside the plate was set to 6 colors including metallic mica Grayish blue color, a new ice metallic titanium mica. In the interior, as well as adopted the color of the shell 2 and an elegant new color impression of sporty black interior color sheet, add a decorative silver tone satin mall to the front door armrest and instrument panel. In addition, to adopt a decorative woodgrain deep in, "G", "Aerasu Leather Package" with black and metallic colors such as the steering panel and center cluster, improved the texture of the room. "Aerasu leather package and", "G" in the equipment, the hybrid all models, adopted the (front glass), improved UV cut glass and super comfortable nanoe. Set to add a power back door, "G" the long slide console box with a dual power sliding door, has improved the use and convenience, "Aerasu" also. In terms of safety, as well as with built-in S-VSC 3.5 liters in the car, hybrid car is equipped with a device to report a vehicle approaching, you are more safety conscious. In addition to the response and the child seat (left seat), an increase of the amount of slide sheet, thereby improving the convenience sliding second-row seats down to the exterior of vehicles equipped with side lift-up seat. Welcab also (specially equipped vehicles complete manufacturer), along with the base vehicle and subjected to similar improvements, setting a new ride well "" "private car mounting Friend matic" to gasoline vehicles. In addition, set up additional "Aerasu" to the base grade, that in order to enhance the variation "(Detachable type) Side Lift-up Seat vehicle" Estima Hybrid. In addition, the "car Side Lift-up Seat model (Detachable type)" is the mechanism adopted a footrest to seat up and down desorption, has improved for use in exterior. Prices start at 2,750,000 yen is Estima, from 3.79 million yen is the same hybrid. TOYOTA ESTIMA]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/toyota_estima.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/toyota_estima.html Thu, 10 May 2012 21:55:45 +0900 Except for the limited car, "DBS" is positioned to Aston Martin sports car of the superlative. Final model of the same car was launched. This is what Aston Martin has been revealed at the official site. The release of "DBS Ultimate" decorate has been told the end of the DBS. Provided in the "Volante" of this Ultimate DBS open, and the coupe. Appearance, aluminum wheel brake calipers feature carbon fiber diffuser and side mirrors, the only black paint, yellow, black grille, tail light and dark. Body color is black and silver has been set. The interior is equipped with leather seats that were only subjected to diamond quilt. Paddle shift, such as carbon fiber and red panel, suitable to produce the final model is applied. Ultimate price of DBS is currently unpublished. 100 plans are limited release. Aston Martin DBS]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/aston_martin_dbs.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/aston_martin_dbs.html Thu, 10 May 2012 13:49:20 +0900 Compact car, "splash" of Suzuki. Soon in the same car, significantly improved model for the first time since his debut comes into play. This is what Suzuki has been revealed at the official site. "Splash" will be announced officially in June the new information part of the (greatly improved model) have been published Hitoashihayaku. Suzuki has released the image, the figure of Splash grill and get the bumper of new design, which renewed the expression is evident. Splash announced in 2008. Are produced in Magyar Suzuki Corporation in Hungary, released in Europe. Compact car that was subsequently submitted to Indian and Chinese markets. The Japanese market has been introduced in the form of October 2008, that car imports from Europe. SUZUKI SPLASH]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/suzuki_splash_2.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/suzuki_splash_2.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:04:42 +0900 May 8, the premium compact SUV "the Audi Q3" was released first Audi (170ps specification is scheduled to delivered from this fall). Q3 was condensed into a compact body of 4385mm �~ 1830mm width length the charm of the Audi Q series, the smallest model in the series. Was reduced to a (specification 211ps) 1610kg weight of the vehicle also in the adoption of an aluminum bonnet and tailgate. Combination of single-frame grille of modeling three-dimensional dynamic coupe-like form and is proud of the Order of the outstanding presence. Wrap-around design of the Q series follows the interior. 460-liter luggage space is required to SUV. Expand to 1,365 liter Defeat credit can be divided rear seat. Engine is equipped with (2-liter DOHC turbo) TFSI 170ps and two types of 211ps. Start-stop system as standard equipment, and S tronic 7-speed, the energy recovery system, which is both dynamic performance and excellent fuel efficiency. Quattro drive is of course full-time 4WD. Achieved by adopting such a low roofline and flat D-pillar in a gradual decline from the front section, the dynamic exterior looks like a coupe, the wraparound tailgate type. LED type light wing positioning the combined single-frame grille and sculpted three-dimensional, bi-xenon headlights and further claims that the advanced nature of the Audi. On the other hand, the interior and equipped with standard four-spoke steering wheel with multi-function leather-wrapped this switch, the 10-speaker sound system, has become something elegant taste follows the design of the Audi Q Series. I want to pay attention to the AUDI drive select option is set to specification 211ps. The mechanism for integrated control system according to the mode drive train three types of mode to minimize fuel consumption efficiency will be added this time, the sophistication of the function is increasing. Q3's 2.0 TFSI engine combines the IC direct-injection turbo four straight of 2L. There are two specifications of the highest output 125kW (170ps) and 155kW (211ps), torque is 300Nm, 170ps generates a 1700-4200rpm is 280Nm at 1800-4900rpm is 211ps. Transmission and drive system is equipped with a standard S tronic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to achieve full-time 4WD · quattro system and multi-plate hydraulic clutch formula Audi specialty, a rapid shift. The S-line package is also equipped with paddle shift. The results were 211ps performance of 230km / h acceleration 6.9 seconds 0-100km / h, maximum speed. 4 link strut suspension after / before. Electric power steering and 18 inches (170ps 17-inch) Q3 mounting the wheel, also got into this top-class handling. Performance in ECO is equipped with a standard start / stop system and energy recovery system On the other hand. Audi drive select the option to add efficiency to completely separate mode wheel drive system and when coasting, fuel-saving effect is enhanced even further. Audi Q3 ]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/audi_q3_1.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/audi_q3_1.html Wed, 09 May 2012 17:21:56 +0900 Sports car, "SRT Viper" new Chrysler Group in April, was premiered at the New York Motor Show 12. Reaction of Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemoro of the same car and the first meeting, being transmitted. This is what the two companies, led by CEO Sergio Marukion'ne Fiat and Ferrari's parent company, Chrysler Group has developed a Viper SRT has made ​​it clear that a radio program in the United States. He revealed the same CEO in the program, "the President will see the SRT Viper Ferrari, I lost the word" and. Chairman Luca di Montezemoro, it faces the vehicle of the SRT Viper is the first time. It provided an opportunity to be president, who attended the meeting Montezemoro executive of Fiat and Chrysler Group was held in Detroit, will present the SRT Viper Marukion'ne CEO. What worries me here is part of chairman Montezemoro called "lost for words." Montezemoro president to have a stronger voice to be strong in product design Ferrari, Viper SRT against, what with a negative impression, or favorably. Marukion'ne CEO, and "I think personality and pleased he received the Chairman of the Viper SRT Montezemoro is no doubt. The reaction of his", comments in the program. The design of the Viper SRT shows that confidence again. SRT VIPER]]> http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/srt_viper.html http://www.rs-flag.com/ceoblog/srt_viper.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:14:13 +0900