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.