Thursday 31 December 2009

New 5 Audi Cars in 2010

Berlin - European manufacturers from Germany, Audi will issue 5 new car next year. One of them is a car with a hybrid engine.

As quoted from the Audi press release Global, Wednesday (30/12/2009) The fifth car was Audi A1, A7, A8 and R8 Spyder and the Audi Q5 hybrid version.

To prepare the Audi model to disburse funds of 7.3 billion euros disbursed in stages starting from 2009 until 2012. Approximately 80 percent of these funds or about 5.9 billion euros for the development of new products and technologies.

"With these investments, we are creating the foundation for future growth
our company, "says Audi Board Member for Finance AG and Axel Strotbek Organization.

Both Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm plants would be increased, with the opening of the center of the transmission and emission studies in Neckarsulm, and the structure and equipment manufacturing stamping at the Ingolstadt factory.

Q5 Hybrid

Although the time argued that the European diesel engine technology can be more effective in an environmentally friendly car, but in fact the Audi still plans to develop hybrid cars.

Audi argues, diesel engine technology makes more sense, both financially and practicality, especially for the American market. However, it turned this time as a hybrid model being prepared.

If so, then the Audi Q5 hybrid will be a full model of Audi's first hybrid, which can contribute to the German premium manufacturer of a product that is consistent with the mission of a green environment.

And of course, the presence of hybrid Q5 will significantly enhance the sales of the Audi SUV, though of course the addition of a hybrid engine development costs need to be reconsidered by Audi.

Unfortunately, Audi did not want to disclose details about the Q5 Hybrid, like the type of engine and battery sophistication. However, promising Audi Q5 Hybrid will be introduced late 2010.

Onuk Sazan, The First Turkey's Supercar

Jakarta - Turkey is famous with its kebab food, it can also make a compact sports car prototype, which uses high-class sports machine, but it promises superiority in terms of its power.

Is a Dr.Onuk who signal has designed a sports car that Turkey, in honor of his son an engineering student who died in a 1996 car accident years ago.

As reported by worldcarfans, Wednesday (30/12/2009), is named Onuk Sazan, plans, a sports car with rear-wheel drive will only be produced just as much as 5 units each year.

So far, prototypes have been built using the Corvette LS7 engine capable of producing the energy to reach 512 hp, with peak torque to 635 Nm. This engine mated with a 5 speed manual transmission.

However, could also use Nissan V6 VQ34DE engine turbocharged, 3.5-liter capacity, which can generate power to reach 485 hp, which will be combined with 6-speed Xtrac gearbox.

Thanks to the chassis made from carbon fiber, the weight of the car down to 1,000 pounds, Dr. Onuk said that weight could be lowered again to 920kg. The result? Sazan able Onuk shot at a speed of 300 km per hour or 186 mph.

The version of the highway, will be produced at the factory Dr. Onuk high speed boat he owned Producing, Yonca Onuk. and plans will be sold in the range of 200,000 euros.

Wednesday 30 December 2009

Photos and Videos Honda HSV Circulating on the Internet

Jakarta - Photos and video Honda HSV-production GT 010 Racing Honda Suzuka circuit in Japan circulated on the internet. This car will appear first in the Super GT racing series of Japan on March 20, 2010.

Honda HSV-010 GT, the production of the Honda Racing will replace Honda / Acura NSX. Video duration of this 11-minute shows all black race car in a test lap at Japan Suzuka circuit.

This 0101 Honda HSV will represent the GT500 class of Super GT race series Japan. This racing series asks the factory to produce their own racing car, but other vehicles are not allowed. This class gives the rules for racing cars use the engine capacity of 3.4 liter V8.

As the host Suzuka circuit in the south of Japan will fight for his debut Honda HSV-010 GT. Season will commence on 20 March 2010

Tuesday 29 December 2009

New Concepts of Ford will equipped with Internet access

New York: Ford says next year will launch the Ford Sync Type newest generation of devices equipped with Internet access and entertainment. This device uses a mobile broadband modem via USB. The wireless connection is safe and capable of supporting several other electronic devices simultaneously.

"When you're driving to grandma's house, your spouse may complete the holiday shopping and the kids can chat with friends and update their Facebook profiles. The advantage of this technology, you do not have to pay for another phone subscription or purchase other hardware that you have have "said Mark Fields, Ford's U.S. president to explain to CNN, Saturday (26/12)

Ford plans to produce cars in seven Internet connectivity truck and SUV models. But unfortunately, no further explanation which does not need to subscribe to the Internet or use other hardware on the outside of the modem

10 Best Concept Cars in 2009

Despite the thick fog had blanketed by the global financial crisis, the development of the world's automotive technology continue to move forward. Vehicles in the form of the following concepts sophisticated technology flowing throughout 2009.

To recall, one of the world automotive sites, Worldcarfans, has set 10 best concept cars in 2009 (Best 10 Concept Car 2009). Assessment is not seen from the form and technology, but from the number of visitors who click. The result, the cars from Germany judged more aggressive.

10 cars with the best concepts are:

1. BMW Vision EfficienctDynamic - 191,848 visitors
This car combines all the elements, ranging from power, performance, design, and technology combined with design chiselled body. Hybrid diesel engine 3 cylinder with two electric motors supplied from BMW M power. Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 4.8 seconds followed by consumption of 3.76 liters of fuel to travel 100 km on a single test in Europe.

2. VW Blue Sport - 129,127
Debut in Detroit, this car is the combination of high fuel economy with a sporty driving style. 2.0L engine equipped with powerful 180 hp TDI, Blue Sport able to penetrate time acceleration of 6.6 seconds for 0-100 km / h with a fuel consumption 4.3 liters per 100 km.

3. MINI Coupe - 119,888
Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, MINI Coupe had lured the men with the figure as a vehicle berkonfigurasi aggressive sporty two-seater. So, very radical side profile, with the roof of aluminum.

4. Audi Sportback - 106,632
Introduced at the Detroit Auto Show ago, Sportback Concept is positioned as a variant of the A5 Coupe. Same with the BMW 5-Series GT, this coupe has a five-door and has 4 seats.

5. BMW 5-Series GT - 98,436
Special display in Munich and to the public at an exhibition in Geneva, this car combines elements of crossover, hatchback, and 4-door luxury coupe (similar to the Mercedes CLS) with only 4 seats.

6. Infiniti Essence - 90,509
Essence Infiniti is a luxury coupe sedan with two drive systems, the gasoline and hybrid. Powerful 600 hp engine. The focus of the design of this coupe sports car classic, but full of energy.

7. Corvette Stingray - 80,625
The only known American car through the Transformers movie, and also photographs taken clandestinely. Not to be produced, this car has a little extreme form, is the combination of features classic Corvette and 1963 models.

8. Audi Q5 Custom - 61,692
This is a concept that worked on modifications to the base house fitted Q5 Audi S4 engine supercharged 3.0L V6. Other changes, plus a foot wide and 90 mm 60 mm lowered suspension with four wheels wearing 21-inch alloy wheels. The brakes use a ceramic material.

9. Bugatti 16C Galibier - 56,841
Exclusively introduced after the September Frankfurt show, it looks more elegant and powerful as a sedan. Bugatti CEOP says Franz-Josef Paefgen. Perhaps, the claim was stated because only 8.0L W16 engine with power of 800 hp and 1000 hp. The Bugatti 16C second version will appear in 2013.

10. Subaru Legacy - 50,991
Just like America, only the Japanese representative 3.6L Boxer engine with four seats on the bench are the instrument panel with touch models. Legacy Concept-wheel drive system equipped with all-wheel drive.a

Monday 28 December 2009

Ferrari Enzo Modification Version

GERMANY - German modification House, Gemballa who had been working on the cars Porsche output, this time successfully reorganize Enzo Ferrari's face.

Gemballa named MIG-U1, Ferrari Enzo, as quoted from Worldcarfans, the plan will be on display at the Dubai Motor Show, and offered in a very limited units.

All parts of the super sports car is a touch of modification. Starting from the front bumper, side skirt, rear bumper, new rear wing is unique, to exhaust design an entirely new tailpipesnya not just a new course.

Interior affairs, Gemballa give a touch of quality leather upholstery number one color combination of red, black and elegant. However, some sections still reflect hadrinya sporty with the steering wheel, dashboard and shift knob carbon fiber material.

Unfortunately, no detailed specification of this car and Traffic. But the home side had promised to disclose modifications as the car is also on display at the Dubai auto show

Audi A8 The First Cars Equipped with Google Earth

GERMANY - Recently, the Audi A8 sedan announced they will be the first vehicle navigation system using Google Earth.

Nicknamed Multimedia Interface (MMI), a navigation system on the Audi A8 uses a hard disk that is integrated with telephone and audio systems.

As quoted from Worldcarfans, with a capable graphics processor, the navigation system is capable of producing three-dimensional images of high quality.

With the help of modem GPRS / EDGE are sold separately, the system can help consumers go to a particular place through the help of Google or the consumer may program the desired destination and then programmed to be stored in a data base in the car so that when the hard drive at any time to re-visit into place, the system will automatically display it.

In mid-2010, Audi will also offer a UMTS modem option packages that show both the data transfer speed is faster than GPRS and modem connections to stream voice and data simultaneously

Maruti India Prepared MPV to Compete With Innova

NEW DELHI, Toyota marketing success multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Innova in India. This success is then triggered Maruti Suzuki (BC) as the market leader in India's car trying to follow in his footsteps.

In January 2010, BC will show off the compact MPV products while still using the name R III Concept. This product will target segment under Innova which have first entered the Indian market this year, as quoted insidelinenews.com.

Suzuki mainstay vehicle has three rows of seats inside the cabin. Platform used is the base SX4 is a slight modification of elongation monosok chassis.

Predictably, this MPV will be equipped kitchen, gas runway capacity between 1.2-1.4 liters is supplied from a factory in India that had been produced for type K. Suzuki

In addition, manufacturers may also be producing diesel-engined variant. Well, to supply the needs of the kitchen runway, apparently the purchase of shares by Volkswagen Suzuki may be realized in this product. It's not impossible if there will be a supply of diesel engines from Germany to fill the hood R III.

This car is still in draft status and the new seem to be in the production process at least 18-24 months away. R III becomes the new strategy from Maruti to better capture the potential market segments. This product will accompany the hatchback segment, which is the biggest in the Indian automotive market.

Friday 25 December 2009

Fiat 500 First Electric Car Project, Fiat Chrysler

DETROIT - Two of the world automobile manufacturer Chrysler LLC and Fiat Group SpA soon shine in the early projects of cooperation next year. They will show off its first electric car on one of the largest automotive annual event in the United States (USA) Detroit Motor Show 2010.

The project is environmentally friendly vehicles using the Fiat 500 with an electric motor vehicle as the center of energy. In addition, Chrysler will also be showing off the sedan from the base of the Lancia Delta.

Say, a detailed manufacturing plan has not been announced publicly, and Chrysler says will not show all the products in the arena. But, producers would concentrate more on certain products are really ready to get off to the market, as quoted Detnews.com (24/12/09).

Chrysler also had yet to determine whether the Fiat 500 will produce electricity in mass production. However, Chrysler's Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne, Fiat explained that the manufacturer will produce about 56,000 units of electric cars at the upcoming 2014. One of these models into production, reportedly the latest version of the Fiat Doblo.

Permissibility rally conducted in the Detroit manufacturers to signal a turning point after Chrysler slumped raging crisis since the end of 2008. What one member of The Detroit Big Three are going back up in the automotive world?

Thursday 24 December 2009

Toyota Prado Diesel Version Presents in India

Bangalore - Toyota released Prado a diesel version to hit 10% market share in the SUV segment in India, Wednesday (23/12).

Prado who has sold more than 1.56 million units in this country carrying 170 engine 3.0L and carrying teknoogi Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System. "We are targeting 10% market share for the SUV segment with the presence of diesel versions," said Managing Director of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Hiroshi Nakagawa.

All types of new Prado is equipped with seven airbags, ESC with Traction Control that ensure that the wheels must always tread, also ABS, ABS and EBD braking to get the best Performance. Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) is a new feature that works berama multi-terain ABS.

Downhill Assisct Control (DAC) to keep pace car so that it remains stable when the slope. Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) to reduce the risk of slipping under the car when making a start on the hill or on a slippery surface.

Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with Roll Posture Control gives the driver the freedom adjust suspension damping rate. There are three options to choose from. Air suspension at the rear electronically controlled to set the auto-leveling and height of the car.

VW Must Sell their Own Vhincle in Japan

TOKYO, - The decision must be accepted bitter Volkswagen AG in connection with his new collaboration with Suzuki Motor Corp. Old partner, Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC), says it will stop the distribution of vehicles owned by a German automobile manufacturer to the dealer-Japanese domestic dealership until the end of 2010. Thus the AP news agency reported on Wednesday (23/12/2009).

Toyota and VW have worked together since the agreement was signed in 1991 and then. So, Toyota is obligated to sell vehicles from Germany in Japan starting in 1992. Until 2008, TMC has sold a total of 21,774 units from 45,552 units.

From the results of these sales, Toyota occupies the top importer of the vehicle as long as 9 years.

A spokesman from the TMC said, he decided in collaboration with VW because it took my partner's new partner Suzuki. As a result, Volkswagen is now selling their own vehicles in Japan through its dealership

Honda HSV-010 GT: Killer Nissan GT-R and Lexus LFA

TOKYO, War of the three largest automobile manufacturers in Japan, namely Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, widened to a circuit. Moreover, after introducing the Honda Racing 010 HSV-GT yesterday. Japanese automotive media just to taste the latest cars and sophisticated as a killer Honda Nissan GT-R and Lexus LFA (Group flagship Toyota).

HSV-GT 010 used Honda NSX instead in the future. Power source that is 3.4-liter engine, V8. This car will be included in the Japan GT Race Series and 500 will make its debut on 20-21 March 2010 at Suzuka Circuit, Japan.

He further, this car has to meet regulations. Regulation Super GT Race Series, the car used was a modified version of the production sold to the public. However, other regulations to include exceptions. The car that was planned to be produced (although that they would not be produced) may also be included in the race.

Decision Honda HSGV-010 released next year even more excitement associated with the development of automotive industry and business in Japan. Well prove that Honda have withdrawn from F1 end of last year become more focused on racing cars can be mass produced or specifically, for example, produced a limited basis. Understandably, more and more racing fans who can use it

Mini Car From Honda

Finally, Honda Motor Co. (HMC) are interested in producing mini-cars like the now intensively conducted manufacturers in the world. Through the passenger vehicles division, Honda will introduce the concept in India next year through the international exhibition. Reported Dow Jones news agency, on Wednesday (23/12/2009).

Small car with a less interesting name would be a rival small car Tata Nano. Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), a subsidiary formed in 1995 HMC-say, a new concept car is a Honda vehicle with a small size was developed specifically for India and other countries.

Want to be called mini or small, city car is a two-door Honda and will compete together, but have Tata, also mini-car concept from Toyota is rolling again. Even in January, President of TMC at the time, Katsuaki Watanabe, leaked that the family vehicle will be produced in December (this month) and the debut appearance and marketing in India.

Apparently, in addition to Honda, Toyota will participate in the auto show in India, 10th Auto Expo in January 2010. "This is a huge market for inexpensive cars. HSCI plans to produce 70,000 units per year."

Wednesday 23 December 2009

10 Most Expensive Cars in 2009

Jakarta - Throughout the year 2009 was, incessantly producers created a super-paced car, luxury good, the specifications with the exorbitant prices.

Below are 10 most expensive cars during the year 2009. Want to know what car?

Tramontana. Anyone know if this is the most expensive car in 2009? Car results European car manufacturers claim based on the Costa Brava, Spain price reached USD 28.2 billion, would make you surprised.

Sports car with two seats open on the hood of this top-engined twin-turbo V12 with 760 hp of power that could travel from 0-100 km / h in just 3.6 seconds.

British brand Aston Martin by Aston Martin One 77 at Rp 20 billion was named the second most expensive car in 2009, the estimated price can reached USD 20 billion if should be presented in Indonesia.

Aston Martin One is too limited to produce only as many as 77 units for the whole world, with a V12 engine configurations capable of racing with the speed 100 km per hour in just 3.5 seconds.

Third, there Bugatti Veyron worth Rp 14 billion. Last year, before it was defeated Aston Martin and Tramontana, this is the most expensive car in the world. Just look at the W16 engine configuration, with 987 hp peak power.

Thus, the speed of 100 km per hour can be gone in a matter of 2.46 seconds, with top speed limited to 405 km per hour. Prepare wallet equivalent USD 14 billion to bring it into your garage!

Lamborghini Reventon for Rp 13 billion in the fourth, as a limited edition supercar. Configuration with V12 engine with a power peak of 650 hp, so topspeednya can reach 336 km per hour.

The price which reached USD 13 billion would have to make this exclusive car, so that only produced a total of 20 units only for rich people are lucky around the world.

The order of five, hang the Enzo Ferrari for Rp 7 billion. Specific name derived from the name of the founder of this brand Ferrari 12-cylinder engine with intake of F1 technology for the construction of the body, transmission and braking.

Then, in the order of six attend SSC Ultimate Aero for Rp 6.5 billion. Followed Saleen S7 Twin Turbo for Rp 6 billion. Then there Koenigsegg CCX worth USD 5.5 billion, and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren for Rp 5 billion. And last Porsche Carrera GT for Rp 4.5 billion.

Here's the full list:

1. Tramontana worth USD 28.2 billion
2. Aston Martin One 77 at Rp 20 billion
3. Bugatti Veyron worth Rp 14 billion
4. Lamborghini Reventon at Rp 13 billion
5. Enzo Ferrari worth USD 7 billion
6. SSC Ultimate Aero worth USD 6.5 billion
7. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo for Rp 6 billion
8. Koenigsegg CCX worth USD 5.5 billion
9. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren for Rp 5 billion
Carrera GT 10.Porsche worth USD 4.5 billion

Ten New Cars in 2010

California: Year 2010 approached. For some car manufacturers, this is the moment of determining the success of their latest products to sell to the public. Ten latest car models MSNBC version below includes various types of vehicles, ranging from mini cars to large family cars, each of which represents its own uniqueness.

1. Buick Regal
This new Regal has a more slender body and faster than the predecessor model were impressed soft. With a four-cylinder engine equipped Turbocharge features, this car will compete with the Acura TSX car class. Cars powered 220 horsepower that can travel 48 miles by one gallon of this fuel will be present in the summer of 2010.

2. Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet trying to become a known brand in the global world, such as Ford and Toyota. To achieve this goal, General Motors has developed several models and introduced it to the whole world. Chevrolet Cruze is expected to be a better car than its predecessor Chevy models.

3. Chevrolet Volt
The car that was waiting for the market will touch the moment of the day between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2010. But unfortunately, this car is only sold exclusively to residents of California, the United States alone. Although to be released in other countries in 2011, only California community are able to fill this power a new car at his house and drove as far as 64 miles without gasoline.
GM plans to make 3000 units of volts in the first quarter of 2011, 8000 to 10,000 in the year, and 50,000 until after 6000. GM's biggest concern is the public reaction to the price that until now could not be determined.

4. Ford S-Max
S-Max, including the type of multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is similar to a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the United States. S-Max 2010 European version is equipped with diesel engines, while the U.S. version will use EcoBosst engine with four cylinders berturbocharge. The car that looks similar to the Honda Stream will be present with the contemporary urban elements.

5. Ford Fiesta
Through the Ford Fiesta, Ford's president plans to make Mullay Allan Ford as a company that has a big name in the small car market. This car actually has been developed at Mullaly Fiesta decided to release to the foreign market. He plans to replace some parts such as lights and bumpers in order to enter the U.S. market. Earlier in 2009, the model Fiesta has sold more than half a million units in several countries. Cars with this captivating design have traveled 64 miles pergalon.

6. Honda CR-Z
Honda so far has a good reputation for its products. Honda car production to produce an efficient cars Cars Civic CRX example. Right now Honda to try luck with new concept car model, the CR-Z, in 2011. This latest concept car using a 1.5-liter gas engine assisted by an electric motor and adapted to the six-speed manual transmission, so consumers feel enthusiastic while driving.

7. Hyundai Sonata
After years of popular V6 engine, Hyundai now testing a family sedan that offers four-cylinder engine. This four-cylinder engine gives greater satisfaction than the V6. Horsepower engine produces a force estimated to be 35 mpg which is adjusted with six-speed automatic transmission while on the road. New Sonata will be launched in January next, with a turbocharged version of the hybrid.

8. Mazda 2
Mazda company will soon launch a new car models degan stylish, neat, and slim. And make the United States eager consumers wanting the car immediately circulated there. This car will be powered by a 1.5-liter engine when you arrive in dealerships in late summer 2010.

9. Nissan Leaf
Nissan will start launching its products, namely Nissan menawrkan Leaf with electric-powered cars. Initial inventory will be limited, but Nissan promises to boost production levels. This car would not be much more expensive than other cars. For the price of lithium ion battery packs, Nissan was the pioneer of innovative financing schemes, which will reduce the cost of the car. Computer systems therein will be helpful in tracking the location of drivers fueling within 100 miles.

10. Toyota Sienna
Americans tend to still like the production of large cars to transport the family, friends, and equipment. Toyota is preparing a new product, namely Toyoyta Sienna, a minivan that offers luxury features and opinion in the form of four-cylinder engine. The standard engine is a V6 used. This gives good strength, but it gives fuel economy a little better than some V8 models. Sienna 2.7 liter capacity can not pull a trailer, but it can provide an estimate of the EPA, 26 mpg in action on the highway. February 2011, confirmed Sienna arrived in dealerships

Tuesday 22 December 2009

X5 M New Sport Utility From BMW

JAKARTA - Although not launched this year, but the PT BMW Indonesia apparently could not wait to show off Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) of their latest X5 M.

BMW X5 M is present in the BMW Studio in the shopping mall Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta. Pearl white color, the BMW X5 M appear so tempting every passing visitor.

For not without reason, a handsome figure implies a qualified engine power. Anyone who knows the BMW, would be familiar with the capabilities X5 M.

Equipped with 4400 cc engine turbo V8, the sporty SUV is capable of producing power by 555 horsepower at 6000 rpm spin. While able to reach its peak torque 680 Nm at 1500-5650 rpm range. Although look bigger, this German SUV can accelerate from 0-100 km in 4.7 seconds.

"The latest BMW X5 M is for individuals who like challenges and performance-oriented, have high self appreciation of success achieved to be different," said President Director of PT BMW Indonesia Ramesh Divyanathan on the sidelines of the event, Monday (21/12 / 2009)

Alto The latest Economical From Suzuki

TOKYO - Suzuki Motor Corporation recently launched a special Alto for the Japanese market. Suzuki alto is an efficient compact cars and environmentally friendly.

The first-generation Alto in May 1970 made its debut earlier. For three decades running, Suzuki continues to develop to meet the needs of its customers.

Alto recently launched the seventh generation. Suzuki offers a comfortable driving sensation, with fuel consumption of a low combined attractive design for anyone. Even some Japanese media called this car is very user-friendly.

By using the 1000 cc engine tech continuously variable transmission (CVT), and even claimed Alto only consume 1 liter of fuel for 24 Km.

That's why manufacturers logo 'S' is set 7000 target could Alto units sold each month in Japan

The Demand for RAV4 in the U.S. Rose Sharply

Ontario - Toyota RAV4 SUV which became very popular in the United States (U.S.) with sales of 100,000 units per year.

For total sales this year until November 2009, in the United States alone recorded 132,346 units. In the same period last year reached 128,225 units or an increase of up to 3%. Faced with the demand that Toyota's RAV4 is making extraordinary assembly plant in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada should add shift work hours. Toyota also added more workers to 800 people to meet the demand.

"In the automotive market conditions decline, instead we have a better sales than last year," said Executive Vice President in charge of North American manufacturing and engineering group of Toyota Ray Tanguay.

Ray added Toyota RAV4 demand continuously increasing production capacity. Although it does not necessarily make the assembly plant continuously encouraged. "We're still watching the market demand in more detail and there are no plans to increase production again RAV4. Moreover, we still have to focus for assembling the Toyota Prius in Tupelo, "he added.

As you know Toyota is still considering to establish a new assembly of the Toyota Prius in Tupelo, Mississippi. Funds allocated assembly reaches up to U.S. $ 1.3 billion.

Monday 21 December 2009

Kepler Motion, The Fastest Hybrid Supercar

Dubai - Kepler Motors, founded by the world speed record holder, Russ Wicks, will reveal an innovative Motion supercar at this year along with the carpet Dubai International Motor Show, this December 2009.

This supercar is probably you never before imagined. Injected automotive advanced technology and materials applied science with technology latest sophisticated, Motion to change the paradigm of a super car style, exclusive, safe and efficient.

Like Kepler Motion launched the site on Monday (21/12/2009) Kepler Motion has set a new standard with all-wheel drive Dual Powertrain Technology (DPT) which provides the combined power reaches 800 hp.

Power comes from Ford's EcoBoost twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with a peak power of 550 hp driving two rear wheels, and electric motors powerful 250 hp driving two front wheels.

This unique AWD system, capable of launching Motion to 60 mph (about 100 km per hour) in just 2.5 seconds with top speeds over 200 mph (321 km per hour).

"We are pleased to host the debut of Kepler Motion at Dubai International Motor Show, "said Wicks.

Motion was developed by a team of aerodynamic design, as well as product development, and manufacturing specialist, which incorporates a number of leading technologies such as active suspension, active aerodynamics, launch control and programmable track assistant system.

Using carbon composite materials for sassis monocoque and its body, and two ergonomic chairs so that the weight of AWD hybrid super car really lightweight, strong, balanced and efficient.

Motion was using the latest version of the StopTech Carbon Continuous use Ceramic (C3) in the four-wheel AeroRotors to ensure smooth process braking.

Comprising material consisting of silicon carbide ceramic reinforced with carbon fiber, which can have a unique advantage in the transport of excess heat pengeremannya system.

Vehicles are assembled directly by hand or handmade this will only produce limited as much as 50 units, and will begin shipping starting in 2011

Mini Cars Aston Martin Copies Toyota IQ

ENGLAND, the world trend towards smaller cars is also followed by Aston Martin. Uniquely, this mini vehicles actually not from the UK automotive principals themselves. They just introduced the concept of the nation who is very controversial.

Funny thing, Aston himself did not complete the specification information. They cite the nation's children have been offered a creative, solutions to environmental consciousness, small cars with emissions and fuel efficiency is high. This car combined with one of the luxury vehicles owned by Aston.


Unfortunately, the base car with Toyota IQ. Some parts have been changed to follow the style or characteristics such as Aston grille, front fender vents, door handles, a unique rear section with spoilernya. On the inside, all sides are coated with a shiny black color and no iPhone.

For the engine, which used the same IQ sepereti capacity 1.3L with Dual VVT-i which has personnel 99 dk. Transmission has been fitted with the CVT model emissions 129g/km.

Although still a concept, Aston promised to develop next year. Production, promised that no later than 2010 or 2011.

Sunday 20 December 2009

Genesis, The Best Cars 2009

Fountain Valley-site automotive enthusiasts news Jalopnik.com Hyundai Genesis Coupe acclaim as the world's best car in 2009 (BEST10 Cars for 2009).

Under the Genesis Coupe, the cars that entered the list of world's best car in 2009, among others, Subaru WRX, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Mercedes-Benz C63, Ford F-150 Raptor, Mustang GT, Cadillac CTS-V, VW Golf GTI, the Lotus Elise SC , and Dodge Viper SRT10.

"This list is a list of car with serious performance and also has its own style. This list will make the automotive enthusiast has its own references," said President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Motor America John Krafcik.

Jalopnik.com is part of the Gawker Media Group, which is a site about the needs of consumers who will open the reader comments.

Jalopnik has a test version of Genesis Coupe 2.0T and 3.8-liter version of the V-6 Track. Genesis Coupe has a package Track a modified sport suspension sport, the choice of six-speed manual transmission and a six-speed automatic, Brembo brakes, 19-inch alloy wheels, and rear spoiler.

"Easy, inexpensive, able to drifting, and very quickly," writes Jalopnik about Genesis.

GM will produce Cheap Cars

NEW DELHI - Tata Nano's presence as the world's cheapest car seemed to spur other manufacturers to offer vehicles with low prices.

In addition to Japanese manufacturers, automotive companies are now monster United States (USA) General Motors (GM) was intended to bring cheap cars in India.

As quoted from the site 4wheelsnews, Sunday (20/12/2009), GM is considering to launch the A1 segment car positioned below the Chevrolet Spark at a price of 3500 USD to 4000 USD.

For the sake of realizing his ambition, GM took Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) to focus on developing cars with affordable prices, including to Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and China.

"The first product to be released from the partnership with SAIC is the mini-van segment," said Director & Vice President GM India, P Balendran.

Baisi production will be done in Hong Kong and will serve the Indian market as well as several other countries in Southeast Asia.

Camaro SS It's So Six time Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

Los Angeles - Chevrolet Camaro SS official supplies that will appear as the Indianapolis 500 pace car. The car which officially will be present in public May 30, 2010 next year, while making Camaro for the sixth time the pace car since first appearing in 1967.

"We enjoy being together with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout the years. We are also proud to be able to rejoin the Indianpolis 500," said Chevrolet General Manager Jim Campbell.

Camaro SS 6.2L V8 engine brings the maximum power capable of producing 400hp. Camaro SS accessories including front grille insert the new, the Indianapolis 500 logo in the left-right sampaing door, amber lens tail lamp, and the 2010 Indianapolis 500 logos on driver and passenger headrest. "Chevrolet once again to do with the Chevy Camaro SS and this car looks beautiful," said President and Chief Executive Officer of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation Jeff Belskus.

Camaro became one of the most successful sports car in the United States (U.S.) after selling an average of 6000 units per month in the last six months

Is this the fastest SUV in the World?

Stuttgart - A Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is usually synonymous with extreme ability in the field, rather than emphasize speed.

However, a home modification, TechArt, claimed to have successfully created the fastest SUV Porsche Cayenne Turbo by S. Curious?

Despite having adequate kitchen capable runway, but quoted from TechArt like Worldcarfans, Saturday (19/12/2009), increase the output power of the Cayenne Turbo S was $ 130 hp to 680 hp.

Not only the engine, body structure is also slightly modified by the addition of body kit, sports suspension and 22-inch rim combined high-performance tires. Making steady tread used in asphalt although a high speed.

In order for the total vehicle weight is reduced, TechArt also uses carbon fiber materials in some parts of the car. Besides the wheel was already converted into a sports version.

Result, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is capable of reaching the highest speed up to 321.2 km / h when tested at the Nardo test track in southern Italy. Far from the original speed of the SUV, which stuck at 280 km / hour.

Saturday 19 December 2009

Beachbomber Create The Outdoor Lovers

London - For fans of the MINI is hooked outdoor activities, Beachcomber could be a good option if you will be mass produced.

MINI will introduce the Beachcomber in the arena in 2010 North American International Auto Show in January 2010. This concept car inspired by the Mini Moke ever made years ago with the 1964 target young executives and consumers have a dynamic lifestyle. This car and the certainty of the MINI as previously rumored to be releasing Clubman and Convertible.

To strengthen the character of the car close to nature, Beachcomber does not have a conventional roof. Car all-wheel-drive also does not have a side door at all. However, this car has a special fiber glass roof that can hold rainwater tetasan by pressing just one button. In addition, the door also be additional accessories for the consumer if they want to get extra protection.

From the name alone Beachcomber which means 'beach sweepers' This course has room to deviate skateboards (surfboard) and even a mountain bike though. Although the dimensions of this car has not released by the MINI, the car has a length of almost four meters. Beachcomber is also equipped with off-road tires runflat tire wrapped 17-inch alloy wheels.

Outdoor characteristics, this car has a chrome frame, a large intake of water, foglight, danpower dome in bonnet. Although there has been no detailed specifications of the engine, this car is estimated to carry akang turbocharged engine.

Look into the inside of the cabin, the interior Beachcomber modern enough. These features include the interior storage box, bottle holders, compact meal box, and the case for glasses or sunglasses bike pool. MINI Center Rail drivers and passengers easier to connect music, digital navigation devices (GPS), and a power source for laptops.

Beachcomber MINI will debut in Detroit next year

Mercedes will pay Schumacher for 305 billion

JAKARTA, Mercedes Grand Prix team appears ready to "waste" of money to get their "service" a maximum of Michael Schumacher. The news circulated, the team that season 2009 was named Brawn Grand Prix Schumacher was ready to pay salaries - greeting Schumacher - almost three times higher than that of Ross Brawn bid to maintain the F1 championship in 2009, Jenson Button.

Estimated, Button was offered a salary of 3.5 million pounds (about USD 53.437 billion) and 7 million pounds (about USD 106.879 billion) if it lasted - but eventually opted Button, Lewis Hamilton, at McLaren.

Well, according to the Daily Mirror, if you want to sign a contract to perform at the F1 track in 2010, then Schumacher will take home the money 20 million pounds (approximately USD 305.535 billion).

Indeed, until now there is no certainty whether a tandem Schumi Nico Rosberg in a Mercedes 2010 Grand Prix later in the season. But the symptoms are there, the former F1 world champion seven times is likely to be competing again after his retirement in 2006.

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has said it will not deter Schumacher to race again. If so, then the German driver could leave the postal worker at the Ferrari as a consultant, to move to Mercedes GP.

Meanwhile, Mercedes boss Nick Fry is implicitly saying that they had held talks with Schumi. According to him, the presence of Schumi makes the squad a new Mercedes next season very strong.

"Of course, attendance is very good for our team," said Fry told BBC Sport Online, Wednesday (16/12/09), adding that all people must have enjoyed F1 Schumi look forward to the return of the track.

Actually, the rest of the season in 2009 and Schumacher has already stated its readiness to strengthen while the Ferrari, with Kimi Raikkonen. His comeback plan comes after Felipe Massa suffered serious injuries in an accident during qualifying Hungarian Grand Prix last July 25.

Unfortunately, in the preparation Schumi was not ready because of his physical condition did not allow. Neck injuries due to falling while riding a motorcycle early 2009 kerab disturbing. Therefore, Schumi is January 41st year-old, decided to cancel strengthen Ferrari.

Chrysler tech production machinery for fiat FIRE

Michigan, automakers from Detroit, United States of Chrysler Group will invest U.S. $ 179 million to produce the Fiat 1.4-liter engine in the Global engine manufacturing plant Allance (GEMA) in Michigan. Principal parties announced the plan Thursday afternoon, as published on the website just-auto.com, Friday (17/12/09).

Addition investment brings fresh air for workers. At the very least will create 573 new jobs in the automotive industry, including the required 155 Chrysler workers.

Machine that produced 1.4-liter capacity, 16-valve and a new technology Fully Integrated Robotised Engine (FIRE) which will become a mainstay for Chrysler to produce efficient vehicle fuel consumption. FIRE is the result of collaboration between the Chrysler Group and Fiat's first after the two companies decided to join.

"This is one important step forward. At the same time show our progress to prove the strategic union of Chrysler and Fiat plans to have the front we put on last November," said Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler Group.

Start engine production activities conducted in the last quarter of 2010 and the first car that will use the technology Fiat FIRE is 500. Production of the new car will be done in the next 2011.

As information, the Chrysler Group has two factories in industrial complexes GEMA is located north of Ann Arbor Road outside the Dundee area. This factory was built in October 2005 and became one of the production base in the U.S. manufacturer.

Justin Timberlake, Ambassador of Audi A1

GERMANY - Recently the United States pop singer (USA) Justin Timberlake, coupled Audi as an ambassador for their latest product A1.

Justin even said to have undergone a series of photos for the Audi A1 Sesion latest plan would be released first quarter 2010 in Europe.

Board of Management of Audi's Marketing and Sales Peter Schwarzenbauer even if the party agrees they are interested in Justin. "Justin Timberlake is an extraordinary artist," commented Peter.

However, despite the singer who once dated Britney Spears was asked to become ambassadors Audi, but the German company was not necessarily Audi Ai to enter into the U.S. market.

"There is no planned sales for the United States," said a source quoted by Audi Worldcarfans. Because, Audi sales in the country is still too small and difficult to compete with other brands.

Friday 18 December 2009

GM Pay off all debt in June 2010

Detroit: General Motors Co.. plans to pay all debts of U.S. $ 6.7 billion or equivalent to Rp 60.7 trillion to the government of the United States at the end of June 2010. GM Leader and CEO Ed Whitacre admitted, began menyicil payment of U.S. $ 1.2 billion this month. This information is quoted from the Associated Press via MSNBC, in mid-December.

This year, GM had received government grants amounting to U.S. $ 52 billion. Of that amount, U.S. $ 45.3 billion has been converted into equity (ownership in the form of value for money). Thus, 61 percent of GM shares fell to the government.

Whitacre said, GM has not decided when it will release its shares to the public. He explains, offering the public was felt necessary to cover government losses on its investment in GM.

Ed Whitacre took over as CEO after Fritz Henderson resigned on 1 December ago. Whitacre revealed, until now not yet found a replacement Henderson. Despite troubled enough debt problems, he believes GM will find a great leader in the future [read: General Motors CEO Abruptly Resigned Self].

CEO search will be conducted within and outside the company. Although not include the requirement, people who have knowledge of the automobile would take precedence

Carol Christmas Gifts from Mazda

TOKYO, Celebrating Christmas 2009 and New Year 2010, Mazda Motor Corp.. (MMC) launched the Mazda Carol. Micro-mini vehicles are very popular among Japanese women. Began to be marketed on Thursday (17/12/09) Mazda dealers across Autozam, Mazda, and Mazda Anfini in Japan.

Since it was introduced last September 2004, this is a second generation with a new design show on the exterior and interior. In fact it looks very attractive, fuel consumption more efficient and affordable price.

Ekstrerior the new design is very attractive, surrounded by the line pull together. Overall appearance implies affection.

In the interior, especially the instrument panel is designed to follow rounded steering wheel. Likewise with the lattice cooling systems (air conditioning) the same symmetrical instrument panel. So, seats covered with bright colors, the combination of yellow-gray and brown, the impressive style.

All new models developed by Carol super-ultra low emission vehicles (SU-Lev), resulting in exhaust gas emissions 75% lower than the standards applied in Japan in 2005. Not only that, technology continuously variable transmission (CVT) and the manual transmission 5-speed can exceed the fuel economy standard of 25% which came into force in 2010. Then, Carol automatic transmission also has more than fuel economy standards plus 15% in 2010.

The manufacturer claims, city car with front-wheel drive have traveled 24.5 km with one liter of gasoline. With a number of advantages, especially at the level of exhaust emissions low, Carol can enter the program have incentives and tax and dried.

Twister, The latest From Honda

NEW DELHI - Honda recently launched the latest motor sport turing CB Twister. Iron horse with wings logo is valuable Rp8, 5 million only!

Oops, hold on! For Honda Twister's new CD launched in New Delhi, India. Prices are pegged exchange rate that was in the Rupee.

However, there is no harm in our new motorcycle probe this Honda. Paultan site was quoted as saying on Friday (18/12/2009), Honda Twister 4 engine cylinder capacity of 110 steps, with the air conditioning system.

"Honda chose India, because the motor market in this country is the largest two-wheeler market in the world after China," call the site.

In India, recorded sales of motorcycles every year to reach one million units. Because of that, Honda Twister target would sell at least 220,000 units per year

VW Polo Produced in India

Mumbai: Volkswagen began producing a small car (Polo) in India. Volkswagen Group board member Jochem Heizmann as recently reported by AP, said, "Our goal is to achieve a market share of 8 to 10 percent within four to six years, with three of the Volkswagen Group brands Audi, Skoda, and Volkswagen."

Volkswagen Polo factory is located in Pune was opened in early 2009. This is part of the investment of 580 million euros ($ 846.8 million). VW said the "key element" in india strategy. Plant can produce up to 110,000 cars per year, and will be used to produce the Skoda Fabia, Polo and a sedan to be launched in the middle of next year.

Polo was launched in May in Europe and now the demand for the Polo reached 130,000, but until now has not announced Polo price. Volkswagen also bought 20 percent stake in Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki subsidiary in India to sell one of two cars in India.

Global auto companies such as Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford and Nissan is trying to lure the Indian consumer, accustomed to cheap small car. In order that the plan can be realized, they have to produce cars in India, so avoid the expensive import duties and keep production costs to remain competitive. The objective is to improve the localization of up to 80 percent of the total production from 50 percent now.

Thursday 17 December 2009

Kawasaki Recall 259 Units of Ninja 250R

Detroit - Recall motorcycles in the U.S. happen again. Harley-Davidson after the stated problems in the gas tank now Japanese motorcycles, Kawasaki had to pull about 259 units of Kawasaki Ninja 250R in the United States.

U.S. should pull Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja 250R fourth generation due to a leak in the engine oil Ninja.

As quoted from the official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Thursday (17/12/2009), reported no air in the engine cavity Ninja 250R.

It resulted in the engine cavity and the hollow heat engine when the engine is easy to crack and eventually leak oil. Oli must also be reduced prematurely. Oil deposit was then flooded the rear tire. If this is allowed of course Ninja riders will have an accident.

"Porosity in the machine can allow engine oil leak," the NHTSA in its official website.

Although the cavity was small, NHTSA recommends the U.S. to attract Kawasaki motors 250R Ninja 2009 is made final. For though the cavity is like a needle but can increase the risk of accidents.

U.S. Kawasaki started began to open the phone number as connecting with the user's hand. Kawasaki also ensure that U.S. consumers are not charged a fee

Spyder Want to Compete with Harley-Davidson

Jakarta - The size of a large volume of motorcycle sales in Indonesia are often the main objective of the world motor manufacturers to market their products in Indonesia. With hopes of his best-selling gold on the marketed product.

It felt BRP distributor in Indonesia, PT Brave Recreation Mighty two-wheeler market facing the country. They saw the potential for very large motor development in Indonesia

"We saw the potential of Indonesia's motorcycle continued to increase, from year to year. That is the reason why we marketed our Spyder Roadster BRP to Indonesia. And it would sell the product," said CEO Perkasa PT Dare Recreation distributors also Adjie Sudiro Sapto BRP.

While the improvement in predictive motor market in 2010, new products released in the United States in 2007 was believed to be 75 units sold in 2010.

"And I'm sure it could sell 75 units in one year, I think even that number will increase in 2011 to 100 units per year if economic conditions remain stable Indonesia," said Director of Manager A. Reza Windoe.

Meanwhile, Marketing Manager of special BRP ASIA Indonesia Riley said Tolmay become second after the United States for the marketing BRP.

"Market Indonesia continues to increase, and Indonesia became the second country after the United States for the marketing of BRP. And I believe in Indonesia this product will grow," he added.

And for more stick nails in Indonesia, PT Perkasa Brave Recreation plans to open a second dealership network in Bali BRP. The possibility that the plan will be implemented in early 2010. "After we opened in Jakarta Bali, maybe early 2010," says CEO Sapto.

Geely, The Best Car From China

Jakarta - In China, the name of Geely cars are often seen on the streets but how the product name in Indonesia? Geely cars in Indonesia may still foreign automotive lovers even know the product from China is a product that easily fall apart.

Vice President Geely Holding Group tried to dismiss the news and tried to convince that car Geely is one of the best cars and even able to compete with cars from Japan.

"For now we are able to compete with cars Japanese products," said Geely Holding Group President Yang Jian between Geely MK launch in the street style of Motor No. 3, Sunter, North Jakarta, Wednesday (16/12/2009).

Call it went like Geely MK. China's car had to be acknowledged the best car and had a lot of community use in China.

"For that we intend to launch in Indonesia, and as our initial product launch Geely MK first," he said.

As for the future Geely Holding Group will continue to encourage Indonesia PT Geely Cars Geely car to develop the best technology to be absorbed by consumers in the country.

"In the future we will launch the best product Geely again," he said

Tuesday 15 December 2009

GM's Saab Brand Planning Offers

Stockholm: General Motors plans to sell one part of the Saab automotive technology to Chinese companies and sold the entire brand to another buyer. This information comes from someone who knows the GM negotiations. So quoted by the Associated Press recently.

People that say GM would sell the technology behind the Saab 93 and 95 models to Beijing Automotive Industry Holding. Sales of these technologies will help Saab assessed financially but still will not stop efforts to sell the Saab brand and the current production to other buyers.

When questioned, GM declined to comment on. And GM had previously said he would release the Saab brand, if not find a prospective buyer at the end of December. However, GM has recently claimed to have found a buyer after the company's home Koenigsegg Automotive AB of Sweden to cancel the agreement in November.

Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings which was part of the team claimed to have been Koenigsegg Saab reevaluate. According to various reports, the firm the Renco Group Inc.. and Merbanco Inc. investor group. also interested to buy a Saab.

Saab comes from an aircraft company founded in 1937 in the town of Linkoping, Sweden. After World War II, began producing cars Saab through Saab Automobile company. The company was later bought by half by General Motors in 1990, and then the remaining ten years later

Honda: Ranking Is Not Important For Us

Jakarta - After over 3 months since August 2009 was on the Suzuki, Honda sales ranking in the month of November was re-captured by Suzuki. Honda again ranked 5th car sales in Indonesia.

With total sales of wholesale in November of 4070 units, making the position of Honda replaced by Suzuki who have accumulated sales in the month of November of 4714 units.

Likewise with overall sales in 2009 this year, Honda's sales by collecting a total of 37,005 units, remained under Suzuki who have accumulated sales of 40,913 units.

In response, Marketing & Aftersales Service Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor, Jonfis Fandy, sales ranking is not considered a priority from Honda to maintain its existence.

"Ranking is not important to us, which is important to keep customer satisfaction,"

In addition, continued Jonfis, short-term of the last few months, as well as the overall market did have a descendant who make Honda sales fell, too

Monday 14 December 2009

Mr Bean Jaguar was on Fire

London - romantic evening with his wife end up like hell for the actors starring Mr. Bean, Rowan Atkinson. 54-year-old comedian was found on fire when his classic Jaguar driving after attending a party. Seems to be no end to bad luck Atkinson received a fourth wheel.

August 2009 and when Bean Audinya careless driving and crashed into a parked garbage truck in front of his home in Northants, England, now actor who played in the film 'Mr. Mr. Bean's Holiday 'is a disaster with classic car output in 1952 is bearing black tiger leopard, the Jaguar.

The accident occurred when Bean was about to park on the street in London, suddenly from the cover of Jaguar car engine was quoted as saying the fire out Dailymail, Monday (14/12/2009). This incident took place Friday, December 11 London time.

Mr Bean also panicky and out of the car to try to extinguish the flames from the hood. Whether the source of the smoke, Bean was trying to extinguish the flames.

"Paparazzi is waiting for Robert Downey Jr. out of Cipriani restaurant in London, but suddenly there was a fire engine out on the streets. Rowan had seen open the hood and tried to extinguish the fire with extinguishers, but ended with a call assistant streets," said one photographer who saw the incident.

The accident adds to the list of bad luck with car Atkinson. Previous Atkinson also had an accident while driving a car Aston Martin Zagato for Rp 8 billion and 1.5 crash when driving with the McLaren F1 for USD 9.5 billio

1000 Honda Freed Exported to Thailan

Karawang - After Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, the MPV variant belongs to PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) is Honda Freed began to be exported to other neighboring countries of Thailand.

After five months sold in Indonesia with achievement of sales by 8483 units, now at the end of the year 2009, 1,000 units of Honda Freed will soon be exported to Thailand for export. Previously had 60 units of Honda Freed sent to Singapore and Brunei Darussalam.

"We're proud to finally be a production base for Honda Freed ASEAN market," said President Director PT HPM, Yukihiro Aushima, when inaugurated Freed exports to Thailand in a factory Honda, Karawang, Monday (14/12/2009).

With these achievements, plus Yukihiro, Honda has shown that seven-passenger family car is, can be accepted not only in the domestic market, but also ASEAN, but it certainly Honda factory was considered high quality world.

Yukihiro hope, future, Honda does not just stop at a single country such as Thailand, but also the entire ASEAN region, such as Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, as the previous goal, a production base Freed Honda Asean region.

Honda Freed assembled in factories in the area of HPM Industries Partners Karawang, West Java. In the same factory, but Honda Freed, Honda built also other variants such as the Honda Jazz and Honda CR-V

Tata Nano Ready to Enter UK

London - European version of world's cheapest car first seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year the UK would soon enter. This car has been waiting for his presence and is expected to be released in 2011.

Tata Nano, which was launched in India earlier this year, with price not more than 2,000 pounds, but for the market price for the UK market will reach £ 4000 until 5000, because of the addition of comfort and safety features that are used specifically for the European market.

World's cheapest car will be driven by a 1.0 liter capacity engine, three cylinder, which can generate power around 60bhp, as reported by Autocar, Monday (13/12/2009).

Tata Nano in Europe will use the five-speed manual transmission while the Indian version uses only 4 speed elderly. However, with these additions, can improve fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions.

In addition to still using 14-inch diameter pelk, Tata Nano in Europe will use the safety features like ABS, traction control, electric power steering and dual airbags.

With a wide mix of owned and features of the Nano, it still is still putting this car is cheaper than Hyundai I10 and still half the price of the Smar

Honda Freed Faded Charm

Jakarta - Since its appearance, MPV variant of the Honda have always been phenomenal, even
sometimes controversial. Since the initial launch Honda Freed always have increased sales, but only in last November, sales were down.

It turned out that the market volatility, which makes Honda must have specific strategies to meet the needs of consumers will Honda Freed.

"Why this November Freed sales down? Because we make adjustments
production target, "said Hal was expressed Marketing & Aftersales Service Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor, Jonfis Fandy.
Jonfis added, should not only comply with future Honda just consumer demand for Honda Freed is even exceed the target, without think the effect happens after that.

Our economy is not completely stable and difficult to predict a Honda should be anticipated and a little cautious in producing Honda Freed.

"So it was not because sales fell, just as production was adjusted to the target and the existing demand so far," he said.

Whereas, before Jonfis Fandy, said in November it will increase the production of Honda Freed, from 1000 units to 2000 units. "In November, we must increase production to 2,000 units," said Jonfis.

Avanza - Xenia Matic Increasingly Preferred

JAKARTA - Not even a month of its launch schedule of 17 and 18 November, Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia automatic seemed quite interested in Indonesian society.

Combined data from the Motor Vehicle Industry of Indonesia (Gaikindo) received Legal visible, wholesales automatic Avanza 1.3 G has sold 392 units. While AT XI 1.3 Xenia successfully sold 233 units.

For Avanza, type cc automatic 1.3oo already proved capable of matching the sale of S type automatic avanza Toyota sold more expensive. Although the first has been launched, PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) is only able to sell 395 units of Avanza S automatic.

As for PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM, the presence of this type of automatic transmission seems more and boost the popularity of the previous Daihatsu Xenia variants present only manual MI 1000 cc, 1000 cc manual LI, and 1300 cc manual XI.

Of the total wholesales Xenia during November 2009 as many as 4497 units, type of MI ADM manuals sold as many as 46 units. While as many as 2041 LI units manually, and manually type XI managed to sell 2177 units.

Thus, from January-November period this year, ADM as the holder of Daihatsu car brand has managed to sell 38,709 units of Xenia.

Even Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is a unit of the seller of Daihatsu in the last month recorded a total sales of 7674 units.

Sunday 13 December 2009

Mistubish Pajero The Rising Star

JAKARTA - Pajero Sport seems increasingly to be the belle of the new Mitsubishi. Proven demand for Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was jumped sharply in the month of November 2009.

Based on combined data Indonesian Motor Vehicle Industry (Gaikindo), wholesales for the Pajero Sport last month reached 1200 units.

Whereas in previous months, demand for passenger cars are only seven in the 285-level units. Even sales in November was the largest attendance since the Pajero sport earlier in June 2009.

Through the Pajero Sport, Mitsubishi also managed to beat the sales of Toyota Fortuner in the same period only 905 units sold.

Of the total sales of the Pajero Sport, the biggest demand comes from the type 2.5-liter automatic 4x2, which reached sales of 1016 units. While the 4x4 variants, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) as the holder of Mitsubishi brand vehicles only managed to hand over 184 units.

With the achievement of the last month, the Pajero Sport has scored a total of 2548 unit sales by

Saturday 12 December 2009

The Excellences of Ford Fiesta

JAKARTA, though having the same platform with the Mazda2 products, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) reveals two excellent features which will brought Fiesta. Both are, the voice command (voice control) and koniktivitas bluetooth.

FMI Marketing Director Davy Tulian explained, although a product of collaboration between Ford and Mazda, Fiesta still comes with several advantages. "Of course we design different car, features that we have offered advantages, such as voice control and Bluetooth connectivity. Also in terms of product positioning, marketing strategies are related.'ll Wait at the launch, many of the benefits is," Davy said the event was interrupted Media Kick Off Fiesta, at Indochine, FX, Senayan, South Jakarta, Friday (11/12).

Fiesta eskterior design was created by the aerodynamic kinetic concepts that can minimize a variety of disorders such as sound, vibration, level of violence, and the efficiency of fuel consumption. Into the cabin, the instrument to apply the concept of easy to use easy to read, fun, and the air conditioning vents and ergonomic.

"For the price, we can not determine how. It would be slightly less than the market leaders (Honda Jazz) but with a more attractive offer," said Davy.

In the national market, the projected attendance hatchbak will be able to shift the dominance of Rangers as Ford's best-selling products today. In addition, ATPM also expand the scope of the market and are trying to work with FMI.

In terms of achievements, Fiesta has been able to sell as many as 500,000 units in the world since its launch in October 2008. In fact, Fiesta able to lead the best-selling car sales during the last eight months in the UK.

C-Class, New Generation of Mercedes-Benz

Stuttgart - the last generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 attendance since 2007. And now the German premium car company is bringing changes minornya version (facelift),

As quoted from Motorauthority, Wednesday (9/12/2009), some photos of the latest generation C-Class has emerged our site is the official Mercedes-Benz of Germany. And then following sites in the UK.

From the pictures that got out, the Mercedes-benz designers apparently still at home with a model in the current yanga. Only a few small changes like the front bumper, headlamp, and the rim design was little changed.

In addition to changes in the exterior, will almost certainly be some changes in the side of the cabin C-Class with the addition of new advanced technologies.

Then, Mercedes-Benz also seemed to improve fuel efficiency and emissions levels from the average of the latest generation of this C-Class

The Cheap Cars from Toyota

New Delhi - Toyota finally announced their cheap cars. The Cheapest car that has not been issued by Toyota will debut on January 5, 2010.

As quoted in The Motor Report, Friday (11/12/2009) Toyota will show off their cheapest car on Car exhibition in New Delhi, India. Toyota's new car market in India cheaply to compete with the popularity of Tata Nano and Suzuki Alto there.

The price is expected not to exceed U.S. $ 10,000. This price is still expensive than the Tata Nano is worth about U.S. $ 2,000.

But the cheap car would be Toyota's paired with 13 concept cars and production of Toyota cars in New Delhi Auto Show.

"Car exhibition in Delhi is the appropriate arena to show off the sophistication and technological innovation Toyota," said Deputy Managing Director of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sandeep Singh.

Cheap car code-named Toyota EFC (Entry Family Car) will be marketed in India, Russia and Latin America

10 Best-Selling Car in November 2009

Jakarta - List of 10 best-selling passenger cars got a special surprise from Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi is usually good in the commercial freight cars take 10 cars adorned best-seller list in November 2009 then.

Mitsubishi cars are capable of darting into the list? None other than Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV. Pajero Sport which launched in early July is usually only recorded sales figures at best wholesale unit 285. But in November 2009 and, Pajero Sport soared nearly 4 times until it reaches 1016.

Pajero Sport hanging out in the bottom position in the list of best-selling car this month. This car is dominated Mitsubishi sales up 85 percent of all sales of Mitsubishi's passenger cars.

Meanwhile, Honda Jazz and the Freed can maintain their existence on this list, other cars that are best-selling car list subscriptions like Avanza, Xenia and Kijang stay on top of national car sales.

Here's the full list of 10 best-selling passenger car based on wholesale data obtained from Gaikindo, Friday (11/12/2009).

1. 8847 Toyota Avanza units
2. 4497 units of Daihatsu Xenia
3. Toyota Kijang Innova 3599 unit
4. Honda Jazz 1764 units
5. 1578 Nissan Livina
6. Daihatsu Terios 1497
7. Suzuki APV 1316
8. 1141 Honda Freed
9. 1058 Toyota Rush
10. 1016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Unit

Friday 11 December 2009

Audi A3 TDI, Green Car Winner 2009

Los Angeles: the latest diesel sedan car Audi output, which was released in the United States one month ago, won the "Green Car of the Year" in the automotive exhibition in Los Angeles .. The car named the Audi A3 TDI was superior hybrid cars beat Toyota, Prius.

Similar award winner last year was the "cousin" Audi A3, Volkswagen Jetta. Audi A3 TDI beat the other finalist, car Volkswagen Golf TDI diesel, Honda Insight hybrid, the Mercury Milan Ford's hybrid output, and the Prius.

Green Car magazine editor Ron Cogan said, the jurors struck by the performance of injection turbo diesel engine Audi A3 TDI. The machine is 50 percent more fuel efficient than the previous model A3 car.

"This car offers a variety of environmentally friendly features. In addition, his appearance was charming and very easy to be driven," said Cogan, told Reuters.

Audi U.S. President Johan de Nysschen expressed, the award will boost the image of diesel engines, which is often seen by the public eye the U.S..

Winner of "Green Car of the Year" chosen by the editors of Green Car Journal and a number of other jurors. Including, collector cars and comic Jay Leno, environmental activists and ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, the legendary car designer Carroll Shelby, and Sierra Club head Carl Pope

Sales Record of BMW Indonesia

JAKARTA - When the previous months BMW was able to sell as many as 90 units, so as long as November, producer based in Germany was even able to record sales during this year

In November 2009 BMW Indonesia recorded sales of 103 units, 90 units exceeded the previous month. This acquisition last month was the highest achieved BMW Indonesia during the period of this year.

"We're confident will be able to maintain this growth rate until the end of 2009," said President Director of BMW Indonesia Ramesh Divyanathan.

Ramesh added that consumers choose BMW cars for a premium brand with an attractive design, advanced technology and high performance.

"We will maintain the exclusivity of our premium brand and sell our cars to consumers only really understood the value of a full BMW. Our target is a stable growth without a price cut and the release of the premium value of our brand," he said.

BMW 7 Series still leads the latest increase in new car sales to record a BMW with 47 units or increased by 147 percent, followed by BMW 5 Series with 203 units and is the BMW 3 Series with 476 units

Thursday 10 December 2009

Only in a Week 1000 Units of Ford Fiesta was Ordered

Detroit - Fever small car in the Detroit area seemed to be plagued America, especially with the presence of their own local products, the Ford Fiesta.

Just imagine, a new 6-day Ford announced the opening of the tap order via the website, Fiesta has booked as many as 1,000 units.

Website Ford Fiesta called the Movement to make the consumer can assess the price range Ford Fiesta, as well as an order of a variant of the Ford car city is.

"The Fiesta Movement to create awareness and interest for the Fiesta unmatched," Car Marketing Communication Manager, Lew Echlin, such as Ford launched the official website on Thursday (10/12/2009)

Through this program, consumers who order new Fiesta will receive priority order handling, personal consultation ordering their Fiesta, and a bonus SYNC ® Premium Sound package, worth U.S. $ 595, at no charge after the vehicle they were delivered.

No half-hearted, the Fiesta buyer there are more than 47 states in Amerikaseperti California, Florida, Texas, New York and Illinois the most amount of ordering
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