2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Specifications

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Super-premium sports car market likely will be more crowded, considering the Audi R8 V10 is now ready to land in Indonesia.

The arrival of the German sports car into the country okezone known from information received through the Ministry of Industry (Industry), Thursday (8/4/2010).

PT Garuda Mataram Motor (GMM) has pocketed permission Vehicle Registration Type (TPT) Industry for five units of the Audi R8 V10 with a number of textile, 524/IATT/TPT/4/2010.

Discharge permit for the audi R8 V10 is both a desire to strengthen the President Commissioner of PT Indomobil Sukses International (SIS), Soebronto Laras, some time ago, who would like to import the Audi sports car.

Audi R8 presence will certainly brighten more premium sports car market in the country who have been filled by Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, and the last one.

In Europe, Audi R8 offered in several engine options include 4.2 and 5.2 FSI V8 FSI V10. For the last type takes platform from LP560-4 Lamborghini Gallardo.

Through the kitchen runway of 5200 cc, R8 V10 that has recently dubbed 'World Performance Car 2010' capable of producing output power of 525 hp and acceleration 0-100 km / h in time 3.9 seconds. While the maximum speed can penetrate up to 315 km / hr.

All-New Nissan Juke review

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One of the interesting cars on display at the New York Motor Show which opened today (2/4/2010) is Nissan's Juke. This compact crossover or SUV when he was named Qazana concept.

Juke performing initial public offering last month at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. Nevertheless, the Renault-Nissan has introduced it in Paris in early February.

Interesting aspect of this crossover is the dimension. Apparently the same as the Toyota Avanza Daihatsu Xenia or this. However, the Juke looks macho with a stocky body: the front and back squat.

Dimensions (mm): length 4135, width 1765, height and wheelbase 1570 2530. Compare with Avanza 4120, 1635, 1695 and 2655. Juke wider and lower.

No less interesting, in the United Juke dibandrol below U.S. $ 20,000 (USD 185 million). Here, the same as Toyota Rush (even more expensive) or a Daihatsu Terios.

Well, maybe this macho crossover into Indonesia? If Nissan Motor Indonesia, do not enter it, ascertained that the importer will be offered for Nissan enthusiasts or those who prefer to this SUV. Moreover, this car is also assembled in Japan and will be marketed this summer.

Motorcycle Interior. In addition to the attractive appearance of this crossover 5 door, interior Juke also has a special characteristic. Especially the front seat and center console box. This section is designed as the original, motorcycle gas tank shape. Cingklong then painted with colors.

Quite interesting is the combination of black and red. However, Nissan also offers a black-silver color. Transmission stick located on the highest part of the console, gear shifting lever is short. Leather upholstery which layers were given a high enough quality.

At the rear, the seat can be folded with the distribution of 60/40 and can be folded evenly with the floor so that the trunk space grow large.

Equipment. Like the cars of today, Juke also features buttons for On / Off switch. Steering wheel with audio control buttons. While the equipment in accordance with the needs and development is now the Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, radio statelit, with the USB audio connection, subwoofer Rockkford Fosgte, navigation systems that can provide traffic information quickly.

There are also behind the camera to see the condition and sunroof. Other security Supplement, 6 air bags consisting of two front airbags, side and on the glass.

Active Security is, equipped Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). For stability, added with traction control. There is also a tool to monitor tire pressure.

The more macho crossover appearances with 17-inch tires. No less interesting, with kupe design concept, the handle (the handle) are not placed in the rear door panels, but at the top of the one with the rear pillar garnishes.

New technology that this car is accompanied on the Integrated Control (I-CON). One of the functions controlled air conditioning, drive mode selector: Normal (everyday conditions) Sport (fast) quickly and Eco (thrifty).
Machine. Because marketed globally Nissan offers three engines for Juke. Engine 1.6-liter and 1.6 liter turbocharger with direct injection system. To Europeans also offered 1.5-liter diesel engine emission standards have reached Euro5.

Peugeot RCZ Coupe Officially Revealed

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France's largest car manufacturer, PSA Peugeot-Citroen group, is planning to expand its market share by trying to enter the premium segment. Meanwhile, the Citroen was first start by introducing a DS3, which is the first model for the French manufacturer of luxury class. The Peugeot as his brother has announced that it will also develop a similar type called RCZ.

To give birth is a luxury sedan, the Peugeot-established as a separate division was also carried out the Citroen-called "Hors-Serie". That is, this is a special division that makes a car with limited production. Similarly Autoevolution site launched, Wednesday (17/3/2010).

RCZ will be entered as a new Peugeot line-up starting next June. The car had been on display at the Geneva Motor Show, which recently took place. 2 +2 coupe, sedan model with a height of 1.36 meters is cost Rp 280 million for the lowest model and USD 338 million for the most expensive type that also use diesel 2.0 L.

The variant with a 1.6 L gasoline engine turbocharger equipped with maximum power 156 HP and 240 Nm of torque. This car is more powerful than the versions of the same machine. Strength with 200 HP and 255 Nm of torque as the engine room was languishing in the MINI Cooper S.

The second model Hors-Serie work is planned next year, but in the form of station wagon 508. This product will replace the type 407 and 607. In 2012, Hors-Serie re-birth all three vehicles. Although the designs already exist, the model is still a secret.

Officially realese BMW 335is Series

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"Breaking News". The word is plastered on the edge of the photo red BMW coupe featured site Inside Line, Friday (22/1/2010) ago. Mentioned that BMW has released pictures and information about the BMW 335is which will enliven the American market.

Reported, a German automobile manufacturer that has been showing photos of the BMW 335is in two models, the coupe and convertible. Would be exhibited in the New York Auto Show, March, and can be seen on the showroom floor (showroom) in the spring.

Both BMW Newer (coupe and convertible) was the result of the development of the Series 3. Are both carrying the 3.0 L engine inline-6 twin-turbocharged 320 that has power with a torque dk 332 pound-feet. The kitchen is the same race as the series against the Z4 sDrive 35is, only 335 dk strength.

In the interview asked, why with the same spec, but a different strength? BMW claims the manufacturer can not reveal all, but there are two main considerations. First, manual transmission with 6 levels of acceleration on 335is can not handle big torque. Second, market considerations.

However, try to straighten the BMW America, mentioned about the different energy because the country is tightening matter intake. Then, there is little wrong in the interpretation of communication that American consumers want.

Besides manual transmission equipped with 6-speed, BMW has optional 7-speed duel-clutch manual that comes with launch control with a torque of 370 lb-ft. For the 335is engine 6-speed, acceleration 0-92 km per hour applied in 5 seconds.

For the interior, the 335is was upgraded by the M Sport, such as model M Sport steering wheel, seats, headrests, gear lever, so accelerator that uses stainless steel with a sports design. Also on the engine, such as waste channel embracing free-flow model and much more. Some of the benefits of technology in the 3 series is also still carried on this 335is.

The New Series 4 Nissan Navara ST-X

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Nissan Australia (NA) introduced a double cabin pickup or D-Cab Navara ST-X Series 4 for the market in their country that is rising steadily. NA management reported, as quoted Autoevolution.com, Wednesday (24/3/2010).

In terms of appearance (exterior) no significant changes, except power turbo diesel engine capacity was increased to a 2.5 L 140 kW with 250 Nm of torque. An additional safety feature is a form of ESP.

Still racing around the kitchen, the changes made to the direct injection system, which is now a bar from the previous 2000 bar 1800. Changes included in the engine cylinder head design to parallel ports.

Combination of test results, fuel consumption of the utility vehicle with manual transmission version 6, this acceleration rate is on 8.5 liters per 100 km or 1.3-liter is more efficient than before. The automatic transmission version of the 5-speed combination to produce 9.0 liters per 100 km or more efficient than the previous 10 liters per 100 km. In addition, CO2 emissions are also lower.

"Increasing energy can produce a smile rider Navara ST-X. Not only was the increase, but also inputs, especially fuel consumption. Exhaust gas is reduced, too," said NA management.

On the inside Navara ST-X there is an additional way of new switchgear, lining doors, and seat fabric. The other features include standard ESP, brake assist, EDB, 17-inch alloy wheels, headlights that can be controlled, AWD mode selection, and 4-channel utili-track.

Autocar review : Explore the Kia Soul 2010 New

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To strengthen its presence in the image of the car market, Kia's global product, a car dibaiat Soul security (safety car) in Indy car racing event in California, United States (U.S.), last weekend. This is the second appearance, after first exhibited in the arena SEMA Show in Las Vegas, last year.

Crossover of the South Korean manufacturer is built by modifying Gogogear and displays various general changes. Suspension systems and tires of course subject to change. In addition, pinned strobe lights in headlights, rear, and on the vehicle.

Adding body kit is also made to increase the levels of aerodynamic products, such as free-flow exhaust Borla custom, lightweight Optima batteries, aluminum Velg abalutan Konig with thin tires from Takeda.

Soul also been contracted as the safety car for the race on the United States Touring Car Championship season this year. Soul is the result of the development of models inspired by Turing race in Europe and the many advantages that have sedans, creating a crossover product.

Kia will also appear on the circuit at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows 24-25 April and AutoClub Speedway in Fontana, California on August 1, 31Juli future.

2011 Volvo S60 Price and Specification

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Volvo sedan, the latest S60 was launched last year, planned to be marketed in Indonesia soon. For consumers Indonesia, S60 will be offered with two engine choices, which is 2.0 liters and 1.6 liters. This was stated by Paul B. Suranto, CEO of PT Indobuana Autoraya, Volvo distributor in Indonesia.

Besides sedans, Volvo will also market, XC60 SUV with a 2.0 liter engine. Both new products will be offered to consumers are Indonesia, imported directly from Sweden. Because of all that, until the news was revealed, Paul could not estimate the price of Volvo's latest product in Indonesia. "We can count them with Volvo of Sweden," explained Paul again.

Volvo Indonesia decisions directly import the two models from the country of origin because it can get a version of "customized" or special edition in accordance with consumer tastes though only ordered one unit.

"If we import from Thailand, at least have 24 units. That's why we decided to import from Sweden, including the S80. Only the S40 is still imported from Thailandnya, "he explained.

In fact, S60, marketed in the country of origin with a choice of three petrol engines, 2.0 liter, 3.0 liter and 2.0 liter diesel, all equipped with a turbo. As for diesel, Paul sure is not going to offer for Indonesian consumers. Because the standard diesel or diesel fuel in Indonesia do not match those specified by Volvo.

2.0-liter engine (no turbo) and is 1.6 liters for use in S4. 1.6-liter version is high compression engine (11: 1) while the 2.0-liter version of 10.8: 1. Both engines produce 100 PS and 145 PS.

He further, Volvo enthusiasts in Indonesia quite a lot. "They chose Volvo considerations, require a safe family vehicle," said Paul.

For safety, Volvo is great. S60 has been accompanied by the latest safety equipment and first in the world, the Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake. The system will brake automatically when there are people who crossed and can prevent collisions up to speed 35 km / hour. While S60 and XC60 comes with City Safety.

The latter feature is designed to prevent accidents. The driver is informed of the danger with a red warning lights are lit living-dead (flash) which is reflected into the windshield.

At low speeds, below 30 km / h, the system worked with laser technology that ensures another vehicle in stop and dangerous circumstances. Furthermore, the brakes went to work to stop the vehicle.

All New Chevrolet Captiva

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AutoWorld PT General Motors Indonesia (GMAI) finally introduced the Chevrolet Captiva Prime. What kind of SUV's? This is it!

Cursory Chevrolet Captiva Prime figure that was carried as a special edition of the Captiva is no different from other Captiva.

But when examined, taken from an SUV Captiva base 2.0 diesel automatic bertransmisi has details of different accessories that make it look more sporty and luxurious.

Be the most distinguishing feature between the Cativa another Prive is the use of body stiping extending horizontally from the front door to the stern. Although small, this new accent makes Captiva look more "fresh".

In addition there are also elections 17-inch rim size that previously had none. Elegant and sporty impression was poured in her brand-new exterior accessories such. Not to mention the addition of chrome ornament on the front and a rear foglamp Muffler.

Goto interior look, Captiva Prime already using berkelir brown leather seat makes the SUV cabin United States (U.S.) is more luxurious. This section is also not in the other Captiva.

Here the impression of premium luxury SUV back a GMAI highlighted as a brand holder sole agents (ATPM) Chevrolet in Indonesia.

When viewing a series of additional accessories mentioned has a special design that is not sold separately, it was with kocel reached Rp338 million or more expensive Rp20 million from Captiva 2.0 automatic diesel used, it will be paid with bandages nan luxury and sporty performance.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

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Although marketed for people terentu, Lamborghini appearance as SupersPort cars attract a lot of people remains. Similarly, when, the company that was once owned by Tommy Soeharto, displaying the latest models are now on display at the Geneva Motor Show to 80, the Superleggera Gallardo LP 570-4.

Remarkably, this model is shown with a green plus black combination. Picture, the car more aggressive but more friendly to the environment!

More Aero and Light
According to Lambo - now owned by Volkswagen Group - This new model is more aerodynamic and lighter. Also more sophisticated machines that greater power. Certainly compared to the version before, Murciélago.

All were acquired for not much longer or exterior body parts sticking out. As for weight, lighter thanks to the use of special carbon fiber. As a result, this Superleggera weighs only 1340 when empty, 70 pounds lighter than its predecessor. With the same conditions, Lambo fanfare, the ratio between the weight: 2.35 kg/1PS. Great!

2.4 Seconds
Supersport is claimed capable of doing 0-100 sprint in 2.4 seconds kpj. Want higher, 0-200 kpj, only 10.2 seconds. If you have the guts to test the maximum speed, 325 kpj.

Compared to the previous version of Lambo, emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), fell to 20.5 percent. All that, because of changes in weight machines and a more lightweight.

V10 engine, 5204 cc 570 PS produce 9419 kW) @ 8000 rpm with a torque of 540 rpm Nm@6.500. This is obtained thanks to the technology "Iniezione diretta Stratificata" or direct injection. Gasoline is sprayed directly into the engine with 100 bar pressure and compression 12.5: 1.

Not forgetting to explain that the machine installed lengthwise or longitudinal posteriopre (extra long LP) fuel consumption more efficient, 7.4 kpl.

Fiber Carbonate
Lambo Superleggera also claim to be top models from around SupersPort made.
Because the exterior is more aerodynamic thanks to redesigned front bumper, the shape of the trapezoid body, the sharp nose and a V-shaped and LED lights for daytime.

There are also improvements in the pit and as the home difuser four tip exhaust. Superleggera uses a small rear spoiler. However, options are also offered with a larger size.

Superleggera body using carbon fiber developed specifically by "Automobili Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL) at the University of Washington, Seattle, United States. This material is also used for aeronautical and astronotik up to Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Car dimensions: length 4.39 m, 1.9 m wide and 1:17 m high, with glass side and rear of the polycarbonate. To show art techno Lambo, shown in closed machines using polikarobnat transparent.

E-gear transmission
Using the 6 speed manual transmission is called Lambo "automated e-gear". Yes ... teeth can be moved automatically or manually. For the manual, soft enough to pull a lever or paddle shifts mounted behind the wheel.

It is said that the speed of tooth movement is faster than human reflexes. Provided two automatic modes. Model "Thrust" which allows direct bekerja@5.000 engine rpm without slipping on the wheels with motion system All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

Titanium bolts
All-black interior Superleggera, including joknya Alcantara leather. No less interesting is the 19-inch aluminum wheels are very light - down 13 pounds - was tied with titanium bolts.

For tires, used Pirelli P Zero Corsa Series is specially developed for the Gallardo, 235/35ZR19 front and 295/30ZR17 rear.

Please check can be stopped with a steady and permanent stability, Superleggera is equipped with Electronically Stability Program (ESP). KALIPER front brakes with 8-piston and 4-piston rear with a diameter for 365 mm and 356 mm.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Guide Automotive

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The presence of the Chevrolet Cruze is predicted to steal the medium sedan market has been dominated by the Toyota Altis and Honda Civic.

Thus expressed Product Planning & Business Development Manager of PT General Motors Indonesia AutoWorld (GMAI) Harry Yanto was interrupted by the "Media Drive Session" in Bandung, West Java, on Monday (8/3/2010).

By design, he said, Cruze berafa between Altis and Civic. "If Altis has the elegant, sporty Civic, now Cruze have it both ways. Sportynya elegant element also has," he said

Also, added Harry, when he saw the price with a series carried Cruze features, ranging from safety features to entertaiment, the Cruze sedan classified as a value for money.

"In addition Cruze also become a global product that will be circulating throughout the world. It was a distinct advantage because with a global product, features and quality have become the world standard," he said.

Because of that he expresses, if the market Altis and Civic each of 200 units and 250 units of the Cruze will steal their second 10 percent of the Japanese sedan market.

He also targeted, Cruze would sell approximately 100 units per year. "This month we will be coming 10th Cruze units from Korea, and April 50 units. So be ready when demand was more than 100 units per year," he said

"We're not number one brand, but we sure can steal the market from the brand," he concluded.

TOYOTA INNOVA 2010 BRAND NEW

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Toyota Indonesia to participate in the environmental exhibition Eco Products International Fair 2010. An international standard exhibition largest in Asia that was held in Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, 4-7 March 2010.

On this occasion the Toyota booth featuring two on the opening day had visited the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Muhaimin Iskandar. At that time, the group received the Director of PT Toyota-Astra Motor Setyono Redjo Benny and Vice President Director of PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia Toshihiro Yokoi.

Toyota show display Kijang Innova products that use parts made from environmentally friendly fiber, kenaf plant, complete with information panels explaining the materials, manufacturing processes with environmentally friendly materials as well as Toyota's environmental activities.

At this event also featured Toyota tools and programs created by high school kids contestant Toyota Eco Youth from various cities in Indonesia. Toyota Eco Youth alone this year has entered the fifth year. In the fifth year, Toyota Eco Youth program focuses on sustainability contest or contest sustainability.

This contest involves 22 schools in 18 cities from Sabang to Merauke. Toyota Eco Youth 5 include an element that can be added value for the program, namely science and technology approach. This one element requires the participants to be able to apply appropriate technologies for environmentally friendly, in accordance with the conditions and needs of the environment around the school.

Toyota Eco Youth program has a goal of creating a School of Environment Concept Toyota Binaan who later became a pilot for the people who want to learn practical projects for environmental management.

"The issue of global warming has become has become Toyota's attention for so long. We moved to take part in an effort to prevent global warming through environmental awareness contest through the younger generation of environmental agents, to Indonesia and a greener earth, "said Benny Redjo Setyono.

Work together with Kirai Indonesia Foundation to address environmental and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) to handle the environmental field-based technology, a fighting contest prizes totaling more than 200 million dollars has been through various stages such as collecting data, mentoring and judging. The exhibition and the announcement of the winners was held in conjunction with Eco Products International Fair 2010 Feb. 4 until March 7, 2010 held at Jakarta Convention Center.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Overview Page

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General Motors Co. (GM) will attract 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac cars in North America due to power steering.

Leading automotive companies of the United States (U.S.), the Monday, March 1, 2010, said, GM will replace a motor in the power steering system of small car Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac models three after receiving more than 1,100 complaints from consumers.

In a written statement, GM said that the defect was caused 14 traffic accidents and one person was injured. GM has told Jalan Safety Board United States (NHTSA) about the mass withdrawal yesterday.

As quoted from the page of the Washington Post newspaper, a vehicle that will be drawn is that the output 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5 (2007-2010), Pontiac Pursuit (2005 - 2006) which is the Canadian version for the G5, and the Pontiac G4 (2004 -- 2005), Mexico for the G5 version.

According to GM, the withdrawal plan has reached finalization and consumers will soon be told. GM itself has investigated steering problems since last year.

"After thoroughly investigating, we found that this is a condition that requires time to repair. The problem is likely to occur in older model cars that are no longer warranty," said Jamie Hresko, GM vice president for quality control division.
"Interesting this vehicle is the right step for consumers." He added that efforts need greater efforts to drive the speed under 15 meters per hour (about 24 miles per hour), but the vehicles are safe to drive because consumers can still drive a vehicle.

This GM mass withdrawals following the global withdrawal of more than 8 million vehicles by Toyota Motor Corp. for a number of issues, including problems akselarsi, which triggered an investigation by the U.S. Congress. Withdrawal by Toyota also makes NHTSA investigated by the Inspector-General of the U.S. transportation-related assessments to monitor disability NHTSA vehicle.

2011 Honda All-New CR-Z

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Lust Japanese automakers sell cars fuel efficient and more environmentally friendly vibrant. Now, not only offered the family car with hybrid technology, as well as a compact sports car. Finally, February 26, 2010, Honda began selling the CR-Z stands for Compact Renaissance Zero, sports with typical Honda hybrid technology Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).

Element that supports the high arousal Japanese manufacturer to market a hybrid car right now is an incentive in the form of tax cuts given the Japanese government. Especially for new vehicle fuel efficient, environmentally friendly and lighter weight. In Japan, this sports hybrid sold ranging from ¥ 2,160,000 (USD 225 million) to ¥ 2,380,000 (USD 250 million). Dress-up version of the CR-Z, both from home modifkasi Honda, Modulo and Mugen has also emerged.

Flat
Three-door sports car (including rear), designed specifically based on three main values, emotional (appearance and taste), the pull or exciting (to make people want to drive it) and Smart (caring environment, free delicious and dikebut. Because it also , the appearance of this car does not follow the traditional kupe style.

Characteristic thick sport visible from his posture, which is shallow (only 1395 mm high) and the distance axle 2435 mm (including short), while the width 1740 mm. Compact dimensions are shown from 4080 mm in length, not much different than the Jazz (3900 mm).

Positions according to Honda engines were also lower. So is the suspension. The result, a hybrid sport really give a true sporty for the driver.

Power Source
Typical value of the Honda offered this sports car is its fuel consumption is frugal. Using a 1.5 liter engine with i-VTEC technology, fuel consumption is the most efficient of these cars is 25 km / liter (kpl) with a CVT automatic transmission. To provide a sports-style driving, Honda offers a manual transmission 6-speed (for the world's first hybrid car) with fuel consumption 22.5 kpl.

Machine CR-Z is 1.5 liters, Honda claims the same ability with a 2.0 liter engine. Power generated 84kW (114PS) @ 6000 rpm. While menghasislkan electric motor power 10 kW 914PS) @ 1500 rpm.

The ability to produce engine torque 145 Nm (14.8 kgm) @ 4800 rpm while the motor 78 Nm (8 kgm) @ 1000 rpm. At stationary only one of two suction valves are working. The goal, to mengirit fuel consumption.

Both Honda hybrid power source, the motor fuel and electric motors, working in parallel work. At start and acceleration, the engine works as a prime mover and assisted by electric motors. When driving on the highway, only the machine that works. When low or when the pace slowed or braked, the electric motor becomes a generator, producing electricity that was then sent to the battery. Cars equipped with automatic stop system. So once the car stopped, the engine died immediately.

Three Mode
According to Honda, CR-Z is the first model equipped with features three driving modes: Sport, Normal or ECON. These options are tailored to the style of driving or driving situations such as in the city, highway or in an area that many tikungannya. Want to come on fast, efficient okay!

2010 Audi A6 New Audi Sedans

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Premium sedan market seems to be a little excited, when the PT Garuda Mataram Motor, as the holder of the Audi brand in Indonesia, keep his word. GMM will launch the Audi A6 Facelift March 11, 2010.

Audi A6 that had hung in the movie Transporter, is a premium sedan that is clearly offers a luxurious comfort, with a typical imaging Audi style, but still puts performance.

Although the changes are not many, but a new look at the grille and front bumper, also at the stern, including the main lights are now carrying the Dunning daylight LED technology is energy efficient light, making more fresh A6.

GMM was sure would bring Auid A6 facelift with engine 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 is also equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT) with driver-selectable Shift Points, 6 speed automatic AWD Quattro system.

Other features, such as the Servotronic Speed Sensitive Steering makes the driver can get comfortable at low speed or high speed electronically.

The completeness of all, make sure Audi, A6 premium sedan can compete with direct competitors, such as the BMW 5 series and Mercedes E-Class.

Lexus CT 200h Full Details

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Luxury car makers began targeting young consumers. How to produce compact size premium cars. That's what launched the Lexus, the premium automobile manufacturers from Japan, Toyota's.

Lexus latest products prepared for these young people is CT200h. With frill "h", meaning this luxury car uses a hybrid power source. That is reliable Lexus.

With the hybrid power source, the consumer will get a tax deduction incentives from the government. Understandably this energy efficient and environmentally friendly in certain countries. on other aspects, this car can still meet the desire of young people to test, while showing a luxury but is very concerned with the environment.
Evolution LF-Ch. CT200h will be marketed worldwide starting later this year. However, the true figure could be seen at the Geneva Motor Show was opened to reporters today (2/3/2010). Lexus claims, CT200h is a full-hybrid car first compact.

This car is actually the evolution of the concept Lexus LF-Ch introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year. While the design evolution of the L-finesse. This can be seen from the front, the big big bumpers. Another characteristic, shaped rear combination lamps L.
European style. Models or performance characteristics, follow the European style. Because that's all, this car performs in posture 5-door hatchback. So if you go to Indonesia of course cheaper than the sedan with higher taxes.

Body design, aerodynamic and claimed to reduce wind noise that filtered through glass windows. Solid front grille, showing the concept LF-Ch with a large bumper closed. The position of the headlights higher than grille (typical of L-finesse design) with the LED light for daytime.
Two Zone. Interior integration with metallic elements and black colors to give the impression of exclusivity and dynamic. Comfortable interior surface of the touch because it is made from high berkualits material. Dashboard is designed with an asymmetrical shape.

The cabin is very relieved that the distance axis of the wheels to reach 2600 mm. Lexus claims the vast interior CT200h biggest in its class. Trunk volume reached to 345 liters and 700 liters when enlarged rear seat folded.

Using the concept of the future Lexus interior with the dashboard of the two zones. Zone for information by 8-inch LCD screen. Whereas the lower zone for operational and control systems, among others stick transmission and multi-touch button functions.

To maintain performance, low-set position of the driver. Houses large instruments in the form of two dots with lights that can turn into a red
Power Source. For power source, only to be informed, using a 1.8-liter engine, VVT-i with electric motors. This is the same Speks Prius Gen-3. The driver had a 4-mode options: Normal ECO and to obtain fuel consumption and comfort and efficient SPORT speeding and if you want a more solid stability.

In EV mode, the electric motor can be used to cover the 2 km drive to a top speed of 45 km per hour.

As a premium car, while using the components and chassis technology, the same as most compact cars, which is double wishbone, McPherson in the front and the rear trailing arm, a coil, shock absorber, but its characteristics developed specifically. The goal, in order to yield solid comfort and excellent control. Therefore, CT200h fitted with anti-roll bar as standard components.

Ford Focus expert car review verdict

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Indonesia Top Gear magazine has bestowed the Ford Focus TDCi as Car of the Year 2009 at the end of February. 5 door hatchback diesel has been selected among the 5 other finalists.

Form of design, technology and overall driving experience is the reason Top Gear named the Focus TDCi Indonesia with this award.

"We are honored and very proud of the Ford Focus TDCi dinobatkannya as Car of the Year by Top Gear Indonesia," said President of Ford Motor Indonesia Will Angove, Tuesday, March 2, 2010.

"Focus TDCi is a stylish sports car, comfortable, fuel efficient, and technologically."

In that respect, the Ford Focus TDCi has revealed a substantial design development, including a significant upgrade in the interior areas of ergonomics, so as to give advantages to the comfort, space and modern models.

Impressive exterior of the Focus TDCi has also experienced a touch of kinetic design features that make Ford's expressive and contemporary and make it more sporty and masculine that strengthens his character that gives pleasure in driving.

Enchantment Focus TDCi athletic performance is also reinforced by the performance turbodiesel engine is paired DuraTorq with a system dual clutch automatic transmission - 6 speed, Powershift.

Abundant torque at low rpm makes the Ford Focus TDCi is very agile in a variety of driving situations, both in the rise, led, pulled even in stop and go conditions in the city traffic.

"Award Car of the Year is one proof of Ford's commitment in bringing world-class range of vehicles for consumers Indonesia," said Angove.

Garia LSV Concept Golf Car

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One of the world exhibition terakbar Geneva Motor Show, the beginning of this March was merely showing off the car for everyday motoring. But, there is also a vehicle for the interests of sports, including golf (golf-kard) called Premium Garia LSV will meet the thirst for sports lovers it.

"LSV is ideal for short trips such as recreational purposes, and may be Garia main choice for driving from home such as the golf course. This is something that many people longed for and make it unique," says Anders Lynge, Garia designer in his official statement, as in autoevelution.com quotes, a few days ago.

Berpenggerak Garia system produced by the Italian company that also supplies gearboks for Ducati motorcycles. Two front suspension to apply the same products found in a Formula 1 car.

This premium golf Kard, apply three-phase AC motor capable of delivering power for 4 df for a whole hour. Reaches its maximum speed of 24 kilometers per hour and 11 km per hour when walking backwards.

Making premium for the convenience features offered. For example refrigerators and color choices as the buyer desires. No official price for each unit of this LSV Garia, but it will not seem cheap.

New Peugeot 207 2Tronic

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PT Astra International Peugeot (AIP) Sales Operation as a brand holder sole agents (ATPM) officially introduced the Peugeot New Peugeot 207.

"New Peugeot 207 2Tronic is a development from the previous generation aimed at young executives a strong character, to perform dynamic, sporty and have a high effectiveness," said Chief Executive AIP Herlijoso Constantine, in his speech in Jakarta, Thursday (25/2/2010 ).

Peugeot 207 this latest generation presence of only one variant bertrasmisi 2Tronic. 2Tronic transmission is a manual transmission and clutch control dileengkapi gear shift control. So that the transmission lever indicator twerdapat R, N, A (Auto), and M (manual shift).

In addition to the gear lever system is different, the exterior design also changed. Hatchback with a length of 4030 mm, width 1720 mm, height 1472 mm have a shape front grille and foglamp different from before.

In addition the side is also made more sleek and sporty, while the taillight design is also given a slightly different touch than its predecessor.

Inside the cabin, New Peugeot 207 using a soft leather upholstery with alloy fascia panels, instrument clusters coated white krome that made him look good.

As a means of entertainment for all passengers, the French manufacturer has also buried the headunit audio system can play CDs and MP3.

Safety devices business, brand-new Peugeot 207 is equipped with ABS devices, EBD, ABS, dual airbags, engine immobilizer ADC 2, pedestrian impact, reinforced safety cage, 3 point seatbelt pretension.

Behind it semuaperubahan, Peugeot save VVT engine 1360 cc 16 valve, which could produce power 108 hp at 5250 rpm with torque to 133 Nm at 3250 rpm.

Replace the previous generation, 2Tronic New Peugeot 207 prices released by AIP Rp246, 5 million off the road in Jakarta.

Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept

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Mercedes-Benz shows new details on the Mercedes F800 concept sedan or previously called CLS-Class. Its form resembles the Rising Mercedes Car Sculpture. However, much of the front with LED lights. Another specialty is the rear side door of the sliding model. However, viewing this door has been shown by the Peugeot 207 model in the exhibition concept of the French Motor Show 2007.

Head of Mercedes-Benz Design Gorden Wagener said that the sedan with a roof line design is very exciting. Proportional balance as a whole. F800 display a very strong sporty design idiom representing Mercedes-Benz. Such as written Worldcarfans site, Sunday (21.2.2010).

More surprising if we look to the interior. Who would have guessed, this sporty sedan that has a super-lightweight bench. Composite material made of magnesium and carbon fiber and combined with a luxurious wood veeners following design in the center console.

Behind the crumpled hood of the kitchen implanted with multi-drive platform that could accommodate the fuel cell system or a plug-in hybrid and gasoline engines. To use any drive system, this car needs a little time to do the installation process. This especially when the car relies on electricity with a fuel cell. This last device has been enhanced by Mercedes to become more compact and powerful.

For power, the gasoline engine V6 configuration is described, but not its capacity, producing 300 hp (224 kW). As for who uses the fuel cell produces 109 hp (81 kW). With that much capacity, acceleration 0-100 km to within 4.7 seconds with a maximum speed of 249 km / hour.

Meanwhile, the maximum speed will be achieved at 121 km / h if the car using electricity from lithium-ion batteries that its contents can be via electric home.

The concept of using a fuel cell-powered electric motor 136 hp (101 kW) with torque of 214 lb-ft (290 Nm). Components of the e-drive module has been developed by Mercedes with the various differences to electric vehicles.

"We dedicate this F800 as a form of awareness and environmental responsibility is good for consumers. F800 is also our commitment to combine the benefits of innovation driving the Mercedes tradition of prioritizing the design, safety, comfort, and performance," says Dr Thomas Weber, representatives Mercedes management, responsible for research and development group Mercedes.

Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Car

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Visual features that attract new concept car is Opel, which bodinya net figure. There are no door handles or the handles on all four doors are also the absence of outside rearview mirror.

No less interesting, the car length is 4762 mm, height 1308 mm only. Preview cepernya this car. Penampilannnya too strong because it uses 21-inch rim.

Not enough, Opel claims, Flextreme GT / E fuel menggonsumsi only 62.5 km per liter (kpl), capable of reaching top speed of 200 km per hour (kpj) and 0-100 sprint kpj in 9 seconds!
Electric Car (E-REV). This latest concept car Opel will be exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show, 80, held 4-14 March. Interesting aspect of this car bodinya design concept. While driving sources, adopting the technology used in the Chevrolet Volt or Opel Ampera.

More precisely, the source driving this car is an electric motor. However, like the Chevy Volt, Flextreme GT / E can not be said to be a pure electric car. Because, like hybrid cars, this car is also equipped with a conventional engine, the motor fuel. But this machine assigned only as a generator. More precisely, the series hybrid.

Opel decision to adopt this technology, is to extend the distance. Because it is also called Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV). If you just rely on lithium-ion battery, mileage is only 60 km for all content. With the additional mileage machine that can reach 500 km.
Exterior. Because the car body is clean from the ridge, Opel claims the wind resistance 0.22. All were obtained thanks to lLampu designed front and rear wing-shaped, or hidng sloping hood and long.

No less interesting, floating C-pillars. In this way, side mirror can be made to the back, instead met with the roof or rear door (the door of the fifth).

"Flextreme GT / E Opel original creations," said Frank Weber, Vice President, Corporate and Product Planning. "Strong, expressive and very efficient. The concept car will be used in all our models will be produced, "added Weber.

Trapezoidal grille design capable of providing strong impression. While emblem in the center, used as a socket to charge the battery.

To get into the cabin, the door handle was replaced with a light sensor. So when the part is closed by the hands of the driver or passenger, the door will open automatically. Then to reduce air turbulence, the outside rearview mirror is replaced by a small camera mounted on the pillar A.
Light body. Transparent glass panels installed in the middle of the roof. Passengers will not be guaranteed during the summer heat. Because the glass is able to absorb light well.

Completeness is the active side spoilers. As the car drove over 50 kpj, this vertical bar appears along the back side of the body, through the air slots per sepatbor sis on the back. Spoiler with a length of 350 mm guide airflow around the rear corner of the car to reduce turbolensi.

Lighter body weight of up to 40 percent. The problem, outside panels using carbon composite materials, glass doors and components polkarbonat structure of reinforced aluminum. All that, in addition to making this car claims more quickly, also fuel efficient and environmentally friendly!

The All-New 2011 Hyundai Sonata

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Hyundai Sonata for the first time at last to win the title as the world's safest cars aka Top Safety Pick Award.

Predicate is given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the Hyundai Sonata 2011 model year after the car passed the many tests conducted IIHS safety.

From a series of tests both in the hit-hit from the front, side, back even to roll over, Sonata was able to show his strength.

"With the addition of rollover evaluation (car rolled over), the Institute tests now include 4 types of the most common collision (from front, side,
back and rolled over), "said IIHS President Adrian Lund like detikOto quotes from the official site IIHS, Saturday (20/2/2010).

This award is the first award received Sonata. Since the 2011 model year is better than the previous model in tackling the accident.

With this victory also proves that Hyundai cars were also able to Korea as safe as cars from other advanced automotive countries.

"Because the vehicle which won the Top Safety Pick is a vehicle that far exceeds the minimum safety standards of the federal (U.S. government-ed)," said Adrian.

Daihatsu xenia Li deluxe 2009

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PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), a brand holder sole agents Daihatsu cars in Indonesia, starting in 2010 with sales reaching well. And Xenia still number one.

In the first months of 2010 retail sales reached 7933 units Daihatsu, with 15.9 percent market share of the total 50,000 units sold cars in the country.

Total had risen 6.7 percent compared to sales of Daihatsu cars at the end of 2009 last year, which recorded as many as 7866 units.

"The number of sales in the first months of 2010, this is a beginning of a proud and made us even more encouraged to promote a better confidence to the consumer again. We expect good market conditions continue to stay in the months ahead," said Marketing Director, ADM, Amelia Tjandra, in a release received Legal, Thursday (18/2/2010).

Entering the year 2010, Xenia retain the highest sales figures of Daihatsu models and continue to be the top in its class with a market share peraihan for 27 percent of low-MPV class and managed to record sales by 4522 units in January 2010.

Luxio, which is the Daihatsu flagship product in the MPV class too, helped contribute to last month's sales of Daihatsu 451 units.

Daihatsu Gran Max again confirmed their dominance in the commercial class to reach a market share of 37.2 percent at the beginning of the year 2010 or up approximately 2 percent compared to the total in 2009. Gran Max managed to maintain a high sales figures of 1806 units.

While in the small SUV class, Daihatsu Terios in the first months of 2010 was successful print sales figures for 1112 units. Achievement of sales models Daihatsu Daihatsu is again put into the number 2 in sales of passenger cars in Indonesia. During the year 2009 and then alone, total sales of Daihatsu in Indonesia reached 75,169 units with a market share of 15.4 percent.

Honda Civic Type R MUGEN 200 Limited Edition

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If you're a big fan of Honda Civic Type R, Honda introduced the Civic Type R Mugen 200 for the British market. Interestingly, this two-door sedan produced limited 200 units by the European Mugen home modifications. Hence, the name Mugen Civic Type R have 200 numbers.

Machine that still carried 2.0 L capacity with a K20A DOHC i-VTEC technology. In standard conditions, the resulting power of 201 PS (148 kW/198dk) with 201 PS power. However, by Mugen, certain components are up-grade in order to boost energy.

In addition to runway kitchen, certain parts of the exterior also got a touch. It's like the front and rear bumpers, side skirts, alloy wheels measuring 19 inches of alloy, and the limited slip differential (LSD).

Special color, Mugen deliberately choose white color that contrasts with the black berkelir mirror. Mugen logo mounted on the rear, combined with the number 200. The plan, which was built in sedan Honda factory in Swindon will start in April next sale.

Luxury Sedan Lexus LS 600 HL Realesed

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As if not shaken issue a recall of millions of units worldwide, according to previous plans, Indonesia today launched the Lexus LS600 hybrid vehicles in the country.

Previously the brand holder sole agents (ATPM) Lexus has also officially launched the LS 460L ago facelift late January.

And now definitely a hybrid of the Lexus LS600 luxury sedan will be ready to enliven the premium car market and environmentally friendly vehicles in the country.

Two segments of the targeted vehicles Lexus LS600 hybrid is not without reason. Given the upscale sedan in addition to targeting the well-established berekonomi also ready to accompany the Toyota Prius in class vehicle "green".

The reason the Lexus LS600 hybrid equipped with 5000 cc V8 engine capable of producing hybrid power of 430 hp. Although large-capacity machines.

Lexus is claimed to keep fuel efficiency and produce exhaust gas with low CO2 levels.

Volkswagen recall Some Products

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German car maker Volkswagen said it had pulled from the market (recall) as many as 20 thousand units of cars in Mexico, a day after the recall was announced as many as 200 thousand units of cars in Brazil because of potential malfunctions wheels.

Volkswagen management, as quoted by the AFP page, Saturday, February 13, 2010, said a recall policy in Mexico was done because in an indication of lack of rear wheel bearing lubrication (grease), so that loud screeching noise. Even if these problems did not immediately addressed, will cause the wheels not moving.

A total of 20 thousand cars of this type will be withdrawn and Gol Gol Sedan.

A day earlier, the company announced it would recall 200 thousand models of Novo Gol and Voyage in Brazil because of similar problems.

Volkswagen Brazil said on their site, as many as 193,620 cars Novo Gol and Voyage susceptible to interference, lack of lubrication on the rear wheels. "In extreme cases, can make trelepas wheel," the statement VW in their sites.

This announcement followed widespread withdrawal of cases kareana Toyota production car accelerator and brake problems, as well as other Japanese automakers, Honda. Honda also has to recall the cars they made in North America, Japan, Taiwan, and Australia for failing air bag functions.

Nissan LEAF Electric Car 2010

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Nissan has a unique way to introduce the car "green" them, Leaf. Leaf Nissan deliberately taken around a tour of 24 cities with 63 point stops.

Yesterday, Leaf present in the city center United States (U.S.), New York City. Its presence is part of a series of promotional tour of Nisan Leaf to some city.

And ditiap dismissal, Nisan will provide all information relating to the Leaf. This Japanese manufacturer also allows the media, students and the community Unum to try out cars emit exhaust gases is zero percent.

The car was started in December last year marketed. And until now, the amount of incoming orders for the Nissan Leaf reach 50,000 units.

"All the information about Leaf and purchase procedures publicly accessible. We're going to approach the community, including the assessment of these cars and how the battery is charging their home," said Nissan Chief United States, Carlos Tavares, the release received Legal, Friday (12/2/2010).

He said, Leaf provides a convenient vehicle to drive, environmentally friendly and affordable.

Hyundai H1 CKD Launching

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PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia (HMI) launched the official version of the H-1 completely knock down (CKD). to be assembled in the domestic Korean MPV is the price will be cheaper than the version Completely Built Up (CBU).

After the signing of the Technical License Agreement (TLA) as an early milestone appointment HMI becomes Hyundai H1 production base for the ASEAN market in March 2009, Team HMI Engineering & Production Engineering Team accompanied by Hyundai Motor Company for approximately 1 month, launched the first production of Hyundai H1 CKD.

Hyundai H1 CKD consisting of two variants of fuel 2.4-liter gasoline and 2.5 Liter Diesel CRDi.

H1 CKD Hyundai 2.4-liter gasoline and 2.5 Liter CRDi, consisting of 2 types of Elegance and XG, both equipped with several additional features include, single tone color, new design alloy wheels, roof mounted LCD, the Global Positioning System (GPS), wood grain panel , Xenon headlight, rear spoiler with rear view camera, and Kenwood Double Din head unit.

"With CKD Hyundai H1 is also equipped with a CRDi engine options, the Indonesian people have a new choice in selecting an appropriate vehicle prestigious individual needs and can meet the needs of families," said President Director Jongkie D. Sugiarto.

If the previous H1 Hyundai CBU get three-year warranty like the product line up the other Hyundai, Hyundai H1 specifically for CKD, HMI provides a five-year warranty.

All New Proton Exora President Review

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PT Proton circulation Indonesia (PEI) was just launched in July last Exora, but the holder of the Proton brand is ready to deliver the most luxurious type of the MPV.

This was conveyed Advisor, Sales and Marketing PEI Mazlan Mohd Zain when met at the Hotel Mulia, Jakarta, Wednesday (10/2/2010). "We call it Proton Exora President," he said.

President Exora this type, Mazlan said the addition will get some good accessories in interior and exterior. "More to the addition of accessories and cosmetics alone," he said.

The desire to bring this President Exora Proton, he said, because until now there has been no Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) medium that is very luxurious. "We have no competitors," said the man.

But hold it, because, Mazlan tells the President that Exora Proton is still a prototype. "Hopefully this year April to get out," he added.

But he was optimistic that President will be accepted Exora Indonesian market. For domestic sales of the MPV's largest automaker. "Indonesia MPV market, so there is no Exora class present semewah Exora President," he concluded.

2010 Lotus Evora Price and Specification

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After two newer variants Lamborghini, Lotus Evora sports car today greeted the fans in Indonesia.

Classic sports car design is offered starting price USD208.000 (Rp2, 08 billion). But Evora on display at the launch time has been completed berbegai optional, so the price USD238.000 of the road (Rp2, 38 billion).

"Lotus is not new dikancah car racing world. And now we introduce the same with Lotus Eurosport as the holder of the Lotus brand in Indonesia, we also launched the Evora," said COO Eurosport Lotus Endy Kusumo, in his speech at the TB Simatupang, Jakarta, Monday (8 / 2 / 2010).

Lotus Evora sports car is the only one who uses the machine in the middle of the body with a combination of 2 + 2. This placement provides the agility and ease of driving.

Equipped with 3.5 liter V6 engine capable of producing 280 PS of power at 6400 rpm would give a different driving sensation on exotic sports cars.

To accelerate 0-100 km / h takes just 5.1 seconds wakti. While the maximum speed can reach 261 km / hour. Asiknya, Lotus Evora CO2 emissions only 205 g / km. And fuel consumption 8.7 liters per 100 km.

Evora is actually a development of the Elise. Improvements occurred in the engine performance, suspension systems, braking and accurate level of emissions as well as well as fuel consumption.

Lotus Evora has experience also offers Lotus cars smaller. Therefore, the design was made in such a way that fits the style and ampil used as a vehicle of the present lifestyle.

The cabin is designed with elegant beautifully decorated with new-tech equipment, such as multi-media panel systems that use touch screen.

The door is also made wider and higher, the chair closer to the door with a higher position, thus making out of the interior more comfortable than the other Lotus.

Evora also describes the main principles that promote Lotus performance through light weight car, elegant design, and the use of machines in the middle.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni review

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Besides Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, Lamborghini Jakarta also launched the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.

Super car are dibanderol start USD588.000 off the road (Rp5, 88 billion). Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 super Valentino Balboni is an Italian car mengsung high artistic value.

"Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni Lamborghini is not just ordinary, but it is our honor to form Balboni," said Regional Manager Lamborghini Rocco Basta, in his speech at the Lamborghini showroom Jakarta, Monday (8/2/2010)

Because this car intentionally designed to honor the world famous test driver, Valentino Balboni who also has a strong influence on the super sports car bearing the bull.

Balboni has been involved in a number of the Lamborghini test drive, starting from Miura in the 1960s, until the latest Gallardo and Murcielago.

Balboni first pendisri recruited by the company, its founder Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1967. And since 1973 he has sat in every prototype Lamborghini made. Bahakan before samapai the hands of buyers, all Lamborghini cars to pass through his hands.

Similarly, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 particular edition. 10-cylinder engine equipped with 5.2 liter that could produce 505 hp and can accelerate 0-100 km / h in 3.9 seconds. While the maximum speed can reach 320 km / hour.

As for design, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni color combinations come with a very good berkaraktr in interior and exterior.

In the cabin, the bottom layer of color is black leather upholstery. But the two chair display color white line. While leather center console Polar white berkelir. And under the left side of the window there is Bubuhan Balboni signature and car production numbers.

2010 Tesla Roadster How Sport first drive works

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Tesla, an electric roadster car manufacturers from the United States, expanding its market by launching a version of the right wheel. This version is for the first time will be sent to their dealer in London to be tested by potential customers.

He further, the right wheel roadster is better equipped than the American version. Because the interior is coated materials that can reduce noise, sound system better, and other additional order this car can be used as daily transportation and weekends.

Tesla decision is quite surprising because the previously widespread speculation that production will distop Roadster. This is related to Tesla's plan into the stock market to become a public company.

Performance
This electric roadster performance, according to claim Tesla, can cover the distance 360 km with 220-volt electrical voltage with a single battery charge fully. A Tesla Roadster owners recently set a world record claim, one battery charge can pass through over 500 km.

Acceleration 0-96 km / hour, 3.7 seconds. The highest speed, 200 kpj, and an electronically limited. With these capabilities, Tesla has become the fastest, even faster than the Porsche.

The use of energy are also two times more efficient as the Prius. Thus, Tesla hoped, the caring environment speedmaniacs will choose this electric roadster. The price offered in English, has included incentives, tax breaks are pounsterling or approximately 86,950 USD 1.28 billion.

"Right wheel model is to respond to growing demand from the UK speedmaniacs very interested and concerned with the environment," said Cristiano Carlutti, Vice President of Sales and Operations Tesla Europe. "Tesla dramatically expand its market in Europe. We want to build a community of Tesla owners and fans of the continent, "added Cristiano.

In London the cost per mile is about 1.5 Roadster penny lower than a conventional sports car that reaches 32 pennies per mile. Another convenience Tesla obtained owner is not required to pay various fees charged by the city council of London because it is not menimbukan car CO2 pollution.

Costs could save this car is estimated at 1700 pounds each year. All were obtained because these cars can be parked with a free and no restrictions on time for all parts of London. This car can park free for four hours in certain places, and exempt from tax showrooms until 950 pounds.

Peugeot - Citroën get new design chiefs

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Besides the U.S., China is now including a soft car market. No wonder the French car manufacturer, PSA Peugeot-Citroen, expanded cooperation in the Bamboo Curtain country. They plan to hold a new partner, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co..

From the rumors that developed, the agreement of both parties was discussed and closer to partnership. However, an executive of Changan dismissed news that cooperation will be signed before the Lunar New Year Day which fell on February 14, 2010, as quoted Chinacartimes.com (4/2/2010).

Not yet known what kind of business deal the two sides to this story was published. Previously, Peugeot-Citroen has been holding a local automobile manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corp. since 1990.

Peugeot-Citroen said to start looking for a second local partners since 2004 to enhance competitiveness in the market Panda Affairs, including competing with other world automotive manufacturers, like General Motors and Volkswagen, which dominates the domestic market.

In June 2007, PSA and small automotive manufacturers in China, Hafei Auto, has signed an agreement with the MOU to launch the feasibility study to produce cars together. Well, turns out Hafei Auto Changan has merged with last year.

"PSA experiencing slow progress in China due to limited production capacity and cooperation are not smooth. Building a new partnership with a stronger partner is needed," said Li Chunbo, an analyst at Citic Securities Co..

Over the past year, sales jumped 52 percent PSA touched 272,000 units as well as making China the second largest market in the world. Meanwhile, other rivals as GM sold 1.83 million units, and VW 1.4 million units.

Changan Auto Group sold a total of 1.86 million units last year, including 820,000 of his own product and another 500,000 units which is a joint product. This year, manufacturers will sell as many as targeting 2.2 million units in China.

Honda odyssey will be released beginning of the semester 2010

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PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) this year will bring the latest generation of Honda is presented Odyssey.Hal Marketing & After Sales Director, HPM Jonfis Fandy interrupted Honda New Year event Media Gathering at the Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta, Wednesday (3/2/2010) .

He said New Honda Odyssey was deliberately re-introduced in Indonesia to target segments of the Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) premium.

"New Honda Odyssey presented to answer the needs of MPV customers premium in Indonesia," he said.

Unfortunately he did not want to divulge further details about the specifications of the new Odyssey, including the price that would set HPM. "Just wait, we plan to launch Semester 1 this year," he explained.

Honda Motor Corp.. itself has launched a New Odyssey this last year in Japan. But the HPM as a holder of the Honda brand was not thought to confess memboyongnya the country.

Instead HPM Freed presents approximately June 2009 to target non-premium MPV segment.

Infiniti Launches FX Limited Edition 2010

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Infiniti Europe launches luxury crossover Limited or Limited Edition Version FX37S and FX50S. This edition produced only 100 units for Europe and 18 units for the UK.

Version FX 37S Limited Edition in English dibanderol 55,855 pounds (about USD 833.95 million) and 62,035 pounds (USD 926.22 million) for the FX50S.

Infiniti FX37S carried V6 engine, 3.7 liters, which is capable of spitting out 320 PS power. Time when dikebut achieved 0-100 km / h is 6.8 seconds. Highest speed is 233 km / hour.

Meanwhile, the type FX50S comes with a larger engine, V8, 5.0 liters and producing 390 PS power. Infiniti claims that the FX is the lightest in its class SUV. Ability to do 0-100 km sprint is 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 250 km / hour.

Both products are offered in a limited two color choices, namely Black Obsidian (black) and Moonlight White Pearl Metallic (white). To create a strong and dynamic appearance, this crossover has 21-inch alloy wheels and tires 265/45-R21 with design specific radius.

Interior thick with shades of carbon fiber on the dash, the main console, and door panels. In addition, there are also additional lights dim, black leather wrapped seats, and headrests with Alcantara material.

Standard features include information technology and integrated entertainment, such as communications and navigation systems. That includes 11 speaker Bose premium sound system, Michelin Guide, iPod connections, and 10 gigabytes hard drive to store thousands of songs.

Two front seat equipped with heating and ventilation. Another additional sunroof, keyless entry, start the system, and the lever 7 speed automatic transmission is coated magnesium.

KIA launch New MPV Travello

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In addition to bringing newer models, PT Kia Mobil Indonesia (KMI) will also conduct refresher for MPV Travello, Pregio, and Bigup.

Kia Travello will be present with long type chassis. "His name was later Travello Long," said IMA Director Hartanto said Sukmono, in between the Kia Media Gathering at the Mall of Indonesia, Jakarta, Wednesday (27/1/2010).

Travello Long, he provided due to demand for this came from the MPV customers are mostly from travel companies.

"It was a lot of consumers who want a car Travello has a more spacious room and also a larger trunk, so we'll Travello panjangkan," said Hartanto.

As for Pregio, he admitted would only make some small changes from the MPV is similar to those Travello.

Thus even with a far Bigup targeting the commercial vehicle segment. "Small change is not too significant, but certainly we will introduce to the public in due course," he added.

Lansir data from IMA as a single agent holder Kia brand vehicles, as long as they managed to get the 2009 total sales for Travello, Pregio, and Bigup each for 521 units, 233 units and 212 units.

New MG Car - MG6 1.8T

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China has ambitions to rule the world, not only through sports and electronic goods. Other weapons, the Bamboo Curtain country will invade the European automotive market and the steps that had been prepared one biggest car maker, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC).

SAIC does not work alone. To smooth the ambition, they were holding General Motors and Volkswagen. The plan, the end of 2010 propduksi sedan starts with a model at the factory MG6 M lawas former Rover in Longbridge, England who was acquired. The production will be targeting the European market beginning in 2011.

The product is a lot of components that are used to apply the medium sedan (mid-size) Roewe 550 previously exhibited in the arena protipe Shanghai Auto Show in early 2009. Even the final form of the Roewe 550 is shown Monday (23/11) in the exhibition Guangzou Auto Show 2009.

Thus, present in MG6 hatchback model and intensively developed in the United Kingdom. In addition to supplying the European market, this product will also be produced and marketed in the homeland, China, was quoted as saying insideline.com.

Embryo of this car showroom opened from the existing units, there is an updated version with new emblems MG, is a collaboration of the original name of Morris Garages. But, until now manufacturers have no plans for expansion into the U.S. market.

New Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

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Lamborghini seemed more convinced to set its network in Indonesia. Newer porduk proved two Italian super car was ready to present in the country.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 Super véloce and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni certainly ready to get consumers dipinang Indonesia, February 8 next.

To Murcielago LP 670-4 Super véloce, actually never planned by the Lamborghini Jakarta some time ago. Unfortunately attendance was canceled without any notification.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 Super véloce equipped 6500 cc V12 engine capable of spitting out power to 670 hp with torque reaching 660 Nm.

For the speed enthusiast, this sport supercar legitimate digeber to 342 km / h or accelerates 0-100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds.

While Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 is the version of Valentino Balboni
Lamborghini appreciation of Valentino Balboni.

Balboni is the driver which is often a test of the cars that will be released the bull bearing manufacturer since the 1960s.

Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni save 5.2-liter V10 engine capable of 405 kW power menghasilan at 8000 rpm and 540 Nm of torque at 6500 rpm. This car was just as super, because it can reach a maximum speed of 320 kpj.

Mercedes Benz Carlsson C25 Limited Edition

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One more super sports car that was born in a limited edition. This time it came through that reportedly Carlsson C25 produced only 25 units in the world.

As quoted from Autoevolution, sports cars gullwing-door model is actually having the same chassis with a Mercedes-Benz SL 600 Super GT.

Only jeroannya using 6.0-liter engine Bi-turbo V12 is capable of spitting out power to 753 hp with a torque of 1320 Nm achieved. Terrific!

Carlsson actually been known as home modifications for the cars Mercedes-Benz output. Because it's no wonder they are also inspired by the German manufacturer.

What makes a super sports car is a special addition to the disandangnya power, the manufacturer will only provide 25 units of C25. "We just made to order, and for this year have been booked," said Mark Schuster CEO of Carlsson.

He even boasted, super sports car not only has more power than enough, but also comfortable for daily driving.

"This car is still fine if you use to travel from home to office. And if occasionally want to compelling all-out, it is not a barrier for the C25," added Schuster.

New Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i TR

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Automotive market conditions in the country, which had not shown enthusiasm, do not discourage the intention of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) to run the program and strategy. Brand holder sole agents (ATPM) Toyota in Indonesia, launched the New Yaris TAM done in Blitz Megaplex, Grand Indonesia, Jakarta, Monday (16 / 3).

Although face lift, hatchback sedan that offered as much as 6 variant class (Type J, E, and S, each available manual and automatic) that has privileges. The changes to the exterior and the interior is thanks to the contribution of the designers TAM together with Toyota Design Contest winner 2008. No wonder, New Yaris is really targeted to the young segment of groovy.

Changes that appear on the front and rear bumpers, radiator grille, fog lamps and rear combination lamps. In fact, for the type of top, Yaris S, on the front bumper and rear spoiler given. Then, in the interior, a steering switches. For the details can be seen in the section "New Products".

Regarding the engine, still retaining Yaris 1NZ-FE VVTi. "This machine is still reliable because it has a good performance, nimble, and agile. That was evidenced in the slalom test arena," said President Director of PT TAM Johnny Darmawan.

When asked about the target, "For 2009, we are targeting about 9600 units. Yaris market this year off, every month we were targeting 500 to 800 units," called Johnny. He is hard to predict how the market segemen Yaris and many are going to run into cars at an affordable price and fuel efficient. "To be sure, we try to keep the second position in the segment," called Johnny.

Launch in March, Johnny explained nothing to do with the democratic parties take advantage of momentum. "Yaris is a global product, and any change in the world, including Indonesia calculated. And as for taste, we're better than some countries, like Singapore," said Johnny.

Regarding prices, Joko Trisanyoto, as Marketing Director of TAM, mention to the lowest type, type A, set at USD $ 174,300,000 (the manual) and USD 184,550,000 (automatic), type E Rp 190,850,000 (manual) and Rp 191,150. 000 (automatic), type S Rp 191,150,000 (manual) and Rp 207,450,000 (automatic). "All prices were on the road to the Jakarta area and there will be no more price increases in April," said Joko.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Wins Paul Pietsch Award 2010

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The more passion the world to improve electric cars, making cars one of the electric power produced by the iMiEV obtain Mitsbishi prestigious award from the magazine Auto Motor und Sport, Germany, the Paul Pietsch Award.

Awards received by members of the Board of Directors of Mitsubishi Motors' victories Product Strategy & Development Group, Gayu Uesugi.

In Japan i-MiEV has been marketed since July 2009 the export version sementera left wheel, will be produced in October this year.

Mitsubsihi plans to launch iMiEV in Europe at the end of this year. Battery charging system will be identified with the electrical architecture of the houses in Europe, which is 220/240 volts. Charging the battery from empty to full takes 7 hours.

"We are very proud to accept this award from a jury of international caliber. They give credit to our electric cars because of the technology iMiEV. In this respect also, we believe, iMiEV marketing success in Europe, "says Uesugi.

Mitsubishi has developed a prototiope iMiEV of standard or for everyday use, Sport and the cargo version, or carrier of goods.

Nissan All-New Fairlady Z

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Sports car enthusiasts will know the true with the Nissan Fairlady Z. Sweet design typical Japanese sports car but a great save energy would make anyone want to have it.

In the country of origin, two-door car is very loved who loved speed. Even some wild street racing is often rely on this car.

In Indonesia, three money was connected to each other. 307Z owners not just the few. Want proof, just a few communities meet four wheels in the big cities in the archipelago, there is a Fairlady. Even that was not the slightest appearance and performance didongkrak engine through modifications.

So whether PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) as the holder of Nissan brand in the country will soon officially release the sports car? "The market is too narrow," said Deputy Director of Sales & Marketing NMI Teddy Irawan while talking with Legal, Monday (25/1/2010).

In fact, some time ago people had given Indonesia the opportunity to try a direct Nissan Fairlady 307Z. And during this Fairlady buyers must order through the general importer (IU)

Teddy admitted, 307Z populated market is very small in this country. "Demand a bit, the car buyer such that only a hobby," he said.

This condition, said he certainly does not benefit if the market is officially NMI Nissan 307Z to the domestic market. "Because we also have to think about after-sales," said Teddy.

In fact, the latest generation two-door car that has recently emerged in India. Responding to this brief Teddy was saying. "Let it be in India there is, nonetheless in a very small market here," he said.

Nissan 370Z present in India equipped with 3.7 L engine VQ37VHR DOHC (Double Overhead camshaft) V6 with Variable Valve Technology Event and Lift Control (VVEL). through this machine, able to generate power 307Z for 333 PS with torque to 363 Nm.

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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Facing intense competitors who bring sports cars, Mercedes-Benz did not stay silent. Latest SLK was prepared.

As reported by Motorauthority, Tuesday (26.1.2010) Mercedes-Benz wants to bring brand-new SLK is revealed when the German manufacturers are doing the camera caught road testing the latest generation SLK Roadster.

It is estimated, the weight of the new SLK will be reduced approximately 200 kg due to the reduced trunk space to be approximately 11.2 cubic feet. This weight reduction will make a two-door performance cars became more increases.

Still according to the site, most likely a new engine twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 Mercedes selected. With that power source, then the ability of graduation becomes approximately 300-350 horsepower.

There is also the possibility of using a Mercedes engine twin turbo 5.5 liter V8 for the type SLK AMG. Kitchen runway is capable of producing 470 hp.

As for the design, it looks like the next-generation SLK will not be much different from its predecessor. But Mercedes-Benz look using LED lights as daylight that also applied to the E-Class, S-Class and C-class. Also seating position also stood out more to the rear, so the driver's cabin is more spacious look.

With these road tests, brand-new SLK is expected to begin to be introduced based company in Stuttgart in 2011 was to come.

KIA launch New Picanto EX Facelift

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The more widespread presence of small cars in the car market of urban land, making MCH did not want to miss. The most efficient way is by attending face-lift variant of its flagship Picanto city car.

Therefore, the new face of KIA Picanto today will officially be launched PT KIA Mobil Indonesia.

Picanto carrying pure engine 1086 cc capacity, in-line 4-cylinder SOHC, with a peak power of 63.1 dk at 5500 rpm, and has a maximum torque of 96.4 Nm at 2800 rpm.

KIA Picanto still forms the backbone of KIA sales in Indonesia. Thanks to this city car, Kia sales helped, because it managed to spend a total sales of as much as 50 percent of Kia.

"So that makes the variance as the backbone of our sales," said Marketing Director of PT KIA Mobil Indonesia, Hartanto Sukmono.

In fact, in 2009 and then Picanto also have been awarded as the Best Value Model Of The Year, given Frost & Sullivan, as an independent survey organization.

Mazda 5 MPV New Release

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In mat Geneva Auto Show which will be held next March 2010, Mazda will be displaying a brand-new MPV as their new hero.

Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) was none other than the Mazda5. But the Mazda5 that will appear this time have received refresher on all lines.

"Until now, companies can not decide when the Mazda5 will be sold in the United States (U.S.), but probably in 2011," Mazda spokesman said the United States, Jeremy Barnes, as quoted from Insideline, Saturday (23/1/2010).

He also said it could not provide information about pricing and specifications the new Mazda5 engine.

But some sources said the Mazda5 that will be present in Europe with 2.0-liter engine direct injection is connected with six-speed manual transmission.

There is also a 1.8-liter engine. And in between the two likely have features i-stop for fuel pressure.

In its official statement, the Mazda reveals, this MPV is the first to adopt the Nagare design, inspired by natural beauty. Nagare means flow itself. So Mazda5 inspiration flows from the natural beauty.

This design seems to pull the contour lines of the soft body from Bonet to the back of the car. Everything seemed more dynamic, with no broken curves.

While in the interior, the second row seat MPV is capable mentioned are bent in such a way that could change as a function of storage space.

Bentley release a biofuel car called Victoria

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Bentley ready to enliven the environment-friendly car market with its new variant, Victoria. As reported by topspeed, Wednesday, February 18, 2009, this car's appearance had been leaked the video promotion. But until now described a few additional details bioethanol-fueled car is.

Victoria will have a lot of downsizing by reducing the weight of raw materials. Reportedly to relieve the weight, will use composite materials like carbon fiber lightweight. Items that are considered wasteful places like the back bench seat is also eliminated.

This car promises to be the fastest and most powerful car ever. That means the engine is expected to beat Victoria's brother predecessor, Continental GT Speed, which has 600 horsepower.

Victoria will use the machine W12 engine that can produce dualturbo horsepower 30 more than the GT Speed. Another advantage is all about speed. In four seconds, Victoria can reach speeds of 100 km / hour.

March 2009, Victoria will be shown the first time in public at the Geneva Auto Show.