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3/15/12
5 times for Call Center Award's obtained by Toyota
TOYOTA again awarded first place in the Champions 'The 8th Call Center Award 2012', which was held on Thursday (8/3) for the automotive category. Thanks to our best efforts in providing the best service for its customers.
Call Center Award event was first held in 2004 with participants some of the leading companies in Indonesia. In practical terms entering the eighth year, the Call Center Award assessing 3 aspects of assessment, namely: 'Access, System & Procedure and the People.
In the assessment of this Toyota exceeded 82.733 achievement for all three of these aspects and was awarded first place.
"This award is a passion for us to continue our efforts in providing the best for customers," said Vice President Director of Toyota Motor, Hideyuki Imai.
This award has become Toyota's appreciation for the efforts to always try to listen with your heart, voice and 'feedback' from customers.
Toyota wants customers to understand that it is not difficult to communicate with the Toyota, both to convey the 'feedback', suggestions, or ask for tips on caring for the vehicle.
Toyota provides a variety of means of communication to customers, among others, by email and certainly call center or the Toyota Customer Care.
3/14/12
Amazing Toyota FT-Bh's superminimized
The machine was claimed to be a very friendly environment with fuel consumption reached 47.6 kpl. While CO2 emissions can be reduced to 49 g / km.
Typically, hearing supermini car, arises in the mind is a small vehicle or a city (citycar) small dimensions with a capacity of 2 persons, such as the Smart Fortwo or Toyota iQ and Aygo. However, in the event the Geneva Motor Show which opened yesterday (6/3) for journalists, featuring concept Toyota FT-Bh could be called a supermini car but had a slightly larger body.
On this vehicle, Toyota is the highlight five pillars of excellence, the emphasis of fuel consumption and emissions, weight reduction, driving resistance include the lack of wind resistance and tire pressure is low, the drive system efficiency and utilization of energy and minimization of the use of electronic tools.
In the visible, FT-Bh body appearance reflects the mini MPV with a capacity of 4 persons. In fact, according to data that is measured length approached the Yaris with 3985 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1400 mm and 2570 mm wheelbase. The design is quite unique, elongated front with lights, bumpers and short forms of the sloping roof behind it. Similarly, the rear is dominated by the use of glass from the second row to the back door to the bottom rather prominent. Claimed, this city car weighs only 786 kg.
The weights are the savings resulting from the use of lightweight materials in the body, interior trim, chassis and some use of electronic media. Total 'diet' produced reached 280 kg. Despite the severe tightening by minimizing the interior space and electronic devices, it still looks futuristic looks. Look at the shape of a rounded dashboard, center console with a steering wheel retro thin. There are two information screens located in the center dash and mirror sites.
Yvan Muller taking Chevy Cruze win WTCC in Monza
THE Chevrolet Cruze racer started the best start in the 2012 racing season which starts in Monza, Italy by dominating the two races and won five titles from six titles at stake.
World champion Yvan Muller won the second race, while Rob Huff secures second position in the first race while Alain Menu and Rob Huff came in second and third in race two and secure the position of 1-2-3 overall.
In the first two laps, three-RML Cruze Gabriele Tarquini tried hard to conquer, rider pole position. Yvan Muller managed to overtake at the end of the first round to take over the race, but out of his hands on the second lap when he cut the first hairpin bend.
French rider is back to lead and finished first. Meanwhile, Rob Huff and Alain Menu pursue Lesmo in the second round and left them far behind.
The Swiss rider fared worse when exiting the track. Luckily, both drivers may soon recover their position, Huff finally reached the finish line in second place and the menu at the seventh position.
Cruze individual riders were also performed brilliantly by Rickard Rydell finished fourth in the first race and Alex MacDowall in the seventh position in the second race.
Marussia B2 is an evolution of the Marussia B1 present at Geneva Motor Show
The choice of engine is naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6-powered 300 hp or a 2.8 liter turbocharged V6 engine supplied by Cosworth are available in two options outut: 360 hp and 420 hp.
Before delivery to the rear wheels, engine power is transferred to the 6-speed automatic transmission. And about his ability? Marussia B2 is equipped with powerful 420 hp engine can accelerate from 0 -100 km / h within 3.8 seconds with a maximum speed over 250 km / h.
Blessing of activities such as the Geneva Motor Show, we have a chance to see a very eccentric sports car Marussia B2. Marussia is a Russian sports car manufacturer founded in 2007.
3/13/12
Enjoying adventure with VW Amarok Canyon
Wolfsburg, - Dimensions of Canyon 88 mm longer than a higher standard Amarok because of the extra 40 mm booshing between body and chassis. More robust, having four wheels wearing tires All Terrain (AT) with thick lebin profile. Then, to thicken the impression adventurous provided 4 spotlights on the roof rack attached to the additional transverse, more pronounced fender 35 mm, and which arise from the footrests of the body with the operation of electrically.
As a bonus, attach two kayaks made from carbon fiber are intentionally designed with a soft cushion. Both are linked to the roll bar that is already provided as a safety grip. To oar could be placed on the deck, while the helmet, vest buoys and other equipment stored in the cargo that had been posted in the tub near the cabin.
For energy production, while maintaining VW 4-cylinder diesel engine that memapu BiTDI belching power 179 PS and 400 Nm of torque at 1500-2500 rpm. Four-wheel drive car is equipped with 4MOTION technology that can be electrically adjusted its menu with like Nissan Navara, Chevrolet Colorado and Isuzu D-max. "With little change some sectors, we would like to present a condensed version of the sport will adventurous like the concept of DNA Amarok in particular," Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, Head of Commercial Development of VW cars. Canyon can be enjoyed as soon as later in 2012.
After the asphalt Amarok 2 years, Volkswagen AG (VW) adds a new variant of the pickup, the Canyon is mejeng concept at the Geneva Motor Show. This variant is deliberately prepared to meet the needs of our travelers, adventurers and more specifically for kayaking enthusiasts wild currents. Although it is still suitable for urban areas appear even more grim and masculine.
Ronaldo's sport car get trouble again, this time's his new Lamborghini Aventador
Apparently, Ronaldo out of luck with Italian cars. A few years ago when he was playing at Manchester United, Ferrari 599 crashed his way to training sessions, and now with the Aventador.
It should also be very embarrassing for the Lamborghini, because Aventador for U.S. $ 309,753 that the strike was only one month. And do not expect any sympathy or Lamborghini explanation of this problem because generally they do not care.
Maybe they will tell Ronaldo that he was lucky because the car just broke down and not to burn like a case that often befall the cars made by Ferrari
Portugal's football PLAYER faces look visible 'purple' when Aventador matte black machine that he rode crashed suddenly will not turn on. The superstar of world football can only sat in the car, scratching his head does not itch.
Then he immediately grabbed his cell phone and not how long bantuanpun come in the form of a tow truck. However, Ronaldo can not avoid a few phone camera shots Barcelona city residents who witnessed the incident.
3/12/12
Introducing Infiniti Emerge-E
Geneva - Technically it could be said is a series hybrid car, the combination of a gasoline engine and electric motor, but to propel the car always use an electric motor, while the gasoline engine only serves as a generator (battery charge and deliver electrical energy to the electric motor).
Geneva Motor Show 82nd Salon de l'auto or de Genève, 2012, was opened yesterday for reporters. On occasion, the various brands that follow this show, introduced the concept or production car ready for sale, both the first in the world or in Europe or in Geneva. Almost the entire top brass of the world automobile manufacturers, especially Europeans present to introduce their products, either still in concept stage and is ready for market.
This time present at the opening of the Salon de l'Auto de Genève 2012 Infiniti Indonesia at the invitation of the two other print media journalists. At this exhibition, Infiniti - Nissan's premium brand - introduces the new concept car called Emerge-E, an electric sports car compact "Exentender Range".
Red Bull Racing
on the introduction of Infiniti Emerge-E, was also present boss of the team racing the winners of the 2010 season and 2011, the Red Bull Racing, reserve driver Christian Horner with this year - happened to a Swiss citizen - Sebastien Buemi. Understandable, because Infiniti, is one of the sponsors that RBR uses Renault engines. Hence, the RBR F1 car cars were present at the Infiniti booth.
Silk
The introduction of the concept car of Infiniti Emerge-E including the one that awaited many international journalists. Understandably, some of the previous car's face is deliberately leaked to the media for the curious.
Once introduced, the car was given the name of "400 wild horses in a silky dress". Because, with a graceful and beautiful appearance, the car with the rest of its body-colored metal is two electric motors to drive the car, each resulting in a total power 150 kW or 300 kW, equivalent to 402 PS or horsepower.
Torque generated by the electric motor is used Infiniti Emerge-E is to reach 1,000 Nm and is expected to speed up to 0-100 km / h in 4 seconds. While the gasoline engine is used - was developed by Lotus, - only 1.2 liter and a 3-cylinder engine.
Infitini is one of the three brands of the alliance Renault-Nisssan who participated in the Salon de l'Auto de Genève 2012 and located in different locations. Because of this, in turn Renault-Nissan officials are present to introduce Nissan, Infiniti and Renault.
Especially for Infiniti, introduction directly led by Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President Global Infiniti, Product Planning, Global Marketing Communications and Shiro Nakamura ('ve come to Indonesia to introduce Infiniti), Senior Vice President, Chief Creative Officer of Design, Brand Management.
Nuccio's extreme sports car concept's released by Bertone
Italian design COMPANIES, Bertone, featuring centennial celebration concept car named by Nuccio at the Geneva Motor Show. This concept vehicle is described as an extreme sports car which is the future evolution of the Berlinetta the design of the 1970's.
Vehicle implies the company's future design language. Nuccio concept of using a row of LED lights that serve to replace the traditional headlights. While the windshield is a bloated piece of glass that stretches from the dashboard to near the roof.
Windshield design also serves to form the contours of the vehicle which makes it even more unique and memorable is very futuristic.
Nuccio is not equipped with rear glass. But instead, an LCD screen mounted on the rear headrests whose function is to display the scene using a camera mounted behind the rear-facing.
At the tail of a sports car designed by the Bertone Design Director Michael Robinson, there is a trapezoid-shaped exhaust pipes that flank the large diffuser that help control airflow under the vehicle when lauched at high speed.
The design itself was inspired by the concept of Lancia Stratos Zero 1970, designed by Giuseppe 'Nuccio' Bertone. Bertone is the figure who also designed the Lamborghini Miura and Countach Lamborghini and Ferrari 308.
3/11/12
Tata AirCar's developed by Tata Motors
Indian manufacturer Tata Motors have a surprise for the development of cars powered by compressed air.
Tata Motors said the car with the name of MiniCAT. Rumors, the air car will be launched in August of 2012. Tata Motors claims, MiniCat will be one of zero-emission vehicles being able to operate only with compressed air.
MiniCAT has been developed in conjunction with the former IndyCar engine expert Guy Negre with the company Motor Development International. Tata Motors officials said that the fuel in the car is only a small electric power to drive the compressor engine.
MiniCAT uses air pressure moving the piston motor has zero emissions and are disposed in the exhaust. Start the car with compressed air is not a new concept.
Many car manufacturers have tried this technology, but no one has succeeded because it was considered inefficient. Most, mobol prototype production model was launched but did not appear.
REEV's unveiled by Tata Megapixel
PRODUCER of cars from India did not want to miss this show of skill at the Geneva Motor Show. This time Tata Megapixel display concept which is described as the concept of smart four-seater urban vehicle-tech global extended range electric vehicle (REEV).
This vehicle was able to walk as far as 900 km with one refueling. Electric vehicle is equipped with Lithium batteries with a capacity of 13 kWh Phospate Iron and single-cylinder gasoline engine additive distance (range extender) with a capacity of 325 cc in charge of electric charge the battery while it is running.
As a result Megapixel produces only CO2 emissions by 22 g / km with fuel consumption of 100 km / liter on the electric motor drive mode only. While relying solely battery without the aid of a machine, capable of exploring the extent Megapixel 87 km.
Megapixel brings a unique feature on the propulsion system, which puts four independent electric motors at each wheel. Front wheel is able to form an angle that allows the vehicle has a turning radius of only 2.8 meters.
Although the technology is still being developed, its Tata Megapixel display it on a charging pad that shows the battery charging capabilities using a cordless charging system.
Another advanced technology systems touch screen human machine interface (HMI) in the middle chart of the instrument panel to regulate temperature, ventilation, driving modes and performance.
3/10/12
Tata Motors is rumored to have made a prototype using cornstarch
Apart from Tata Motors, the manufacturer Ford has also made a breakthrough by using recycled materials. At that Ford plans to use material from recycled jeans as an absorption material and carpet material.
Who said cornstarch can only be used for cooking. Indian auto giant Tata Motors has developed an innovation by making the body of the vehicle using material derived from corn known as low-nutrient foods.
Launched Motorbeam, these technical achievements have been made by the R & D (Research & Development) Centre Tata Motors. Team based in Pune, Lucknow and Jamshedpur use cornstarch to enhance the safety aspects of the vehicle.
Based on the report R & D team, corn starch material that is non-flammable and non-toxic and when used on the part of the elastic body is more able to withstand the pressure when the collision occurred as compared to conventional sheet metal.
"At any given point in time, R & D work to develop some ideas for the future. And this is one of them. We have a structured process of taking an idea through multiple stages to determine their eligibility. Therefore, it is too early for us to be more specific as it is now, "explained the source of Tata Motors.
3/9/12
Mazda SKYACTIV-G engine technology's proved to produce very high compression ratio
MAZDA Motor Corporation managed to get the highest award at the event in New Japan Society for Promotion of Machine Industry (JSPMI) Award of the 9th to the development of the Mazda SKYACTIV-G engine technology proved capable of producing very high compression ratio.
Award from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Japan is attributed to the research, development, and commercialization undertaken a variety of organizations, such as companies, universities, and research institutions for development and growth of machine industry in Japan.
SKYACTIV-G engine that carried the Mazda were able to achieve the highest compression ratio in the world for gasoline-based engines are mass produced, which is 14,0:1. Ratio resulted in fuel savings and increase the engine power by 15 percent compared to the machines that exist today.
SKYACTIV-G engine already used on the newer models that came out in 2011 and was able to produce good fuel economy and responsive performance. To achieve high compression ratio gasoline engine is very difficult because it generally tends to make the engine knocking (ngelitik).
Mazda had recently found that the oxidation reaction occurs at low temperature before the engine is running, when the compression ratio is at a high point. The reaction then results in a reduction knocking and more power.
By utilizing this reaction, Mazda has developed an engine SKYACTIV-G. This machine also brings some new combustion technologies, such as piston cavity is designed to support the level of the ideal combustion and multi-hole injector that allows the fuel-injection appropriately.
four special concept version of the Swiss Up!, Winter Up!, X Up! and Cargo Up!
VOLKSWAGEN plans to bring the Up! in four special concept version of the Swiss Up!, Winter Up!, X Up! and Cargo Up!. All four of these vehicles will join the Golf GTI and Polo GT Blue Cabrio in VW booth at the Geneva Motor Show.
Also whitewashed the interior white and red. VW also added a ribbon and leather on the back of the front seat to put the knife Swiss Army Knife is very famous.
The second study is a model of Winter Up! which is the result of the development being done on the concept of Cross Up! displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This concept is dedicated to the lovers of snow sports.
This vehicle whitewash and Pure White color with a blend of Malibu Blue interior color of the suit. This vehicle carries a taller suspension and under the protective parts of the body.
On the roof is installed on board retainer sluncur snow moored at a special rail that can carry up to four or six boards ski equipment.
The third model is the X Up! are also taken from the base of Cross Up! The same with Winter Up!, but which is designed specifically for nighttime expedition. X Up! Burnt Orange color is carrying a roof box (on the roof) which comes with integrated spotlights.
The last model is the Cargo Up! are picked from the base model Up! three-door that is perfect as a pizza delivery vehicle in the crowded cities of creep. 1400 liters of luggage volume loading with maximum load 426 kg equipped with a separator.
Sekatnya the top half made of Plexiglas to separate the cargo space with the driver but still able to monitor the condition of the goods from the front. While the cargo floor there are two storage rooms that have a cover. One on the passenger capacity of 23 liter and 46 liter capacity one-on luggage.