3/16/12

Lexus RX 450h Hybrid has some unique features

GENEVA - RX 450h offers more power and can increase fuel efficiency. Racing kitchen equipped with 3.5-liter V6 Atkinson who can give 245 hp and 234 torque. Thus was launched Inautonews, Wednesday (03/07/2012).

Lexus RX 450h Hybrid has some unique features of its own styling, including an exclusive grille, hybrid badging Including blue-trimmed Lexus logos, blue-tinted headlamps and taillamps, and LED headlamps.

After divulging the latest RX 450h look through the brochure with the Japanese, now the display of the latest generation RX was revealed in the event the Geneva Motor Show 2012.

In a prestigious auto shows in Europe, the Lexus car that will showcase consumer demand after the Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid, especially for the European automotive market and the United States (U.S.).

Many of the changes that occur in the car Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), the amendment as a new front grille with a unique design, the front bumper with LED that can be integrated in the headlights and alloy wheels. These changes make the car more elegant and sporty.

All New Fiesta sedan is available in a range of attractive colors

All New Fiesta sedan is available in a range of attractive colors, such as Cool White, True Red, Highlight Silver, Aurora Blue, Phantom Purple, Phantom Blue, Chili Orange, Black Mica, Metropolitan Grey and for all models, Sparkling Gold and Icy Blue for models Trend.

Success with compact hatchback variant, turn Ford Motor launched the All-New Ford Fiesta sedan variants. Launch of the Fiesta Fiesta sedan lineup expands as well as providing additional choices for consumers.

All-New Fiesta sedan available in two models - the Fiesta Trend 1.4L manual transmission and 1.6L Fiesta Sport with PowerShift automatic transmission.

"All-New Fiesta redefining the meaning of a leader in its class in the small car segment, and the launch of the Fiesta sedan will provide greater opportunities for consumers to connect Indonesia with the award-winning car," Bagus said Susanto, managing director of FMI.

"All-New Fiesta sedan will feature innovative features and the first in his class like his brother, five-door Fiesta, presents a class-leading package in terms of passenger safety, smart technology, fuel efficiency, quality and value for money," said Good .

Ford Fiesta sedan equipped with an attractive kinetic design is sexy and daring exterior and chrome belt liner that looks aerodynamic and sporty. While the interior is very seductive and aesthetic high-tech cockpit via the intuitive and modern.

Both models of 1.4L and 1.6L Trend Sport package comes with a first-class Fiesta connectivity with voice command technology (Voice Command) combined with Bluetooth, allowing it to gain control without using the hands to more than 6 functions, including telephone, radio, CD, USB, and iPod.

1.6L Fiesta Sport sedan will feature Electronic Automatic Temperature Control and Climate Control Voice Command, and is equipped with leather seats to provide comfort to the passengers at any time.

He was also equipped with PowerShift six-speed automatic transmission that Ford presents a smooth driving experience, as well as providing increased fuel efficiency of up to 9 percent.

Features Electronic Stability Program (ESP) provides the right traction in all road conditions, and Hill Launch Assist function which makes things stop and walk to climb becomes easier with the Fiesta Sedan 1.6L Sport.

Safety features are also enhanced by the availability of airbags for driver and front passenger as standard on all sedan models to help provide better protection for passengers when subjected to side impact.

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD) on the All-New Fiesta sedan, as well as the body of a very high strength, reinforced with aluminum-coated boron steel, making the driving experience safer and more attractive.

Auctioning Ducati Desmosedici VR2 an CS1 having a capacity of 800 cc engine with 230 hp power

Ducati was first established in 1926 and produces motor sport since 1946. Produced by Ducati Motor is always characterized by the design and performance above average. Currently, family members Diavel Ducati, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter and Superbike.

Brand is already sold in 80 countries competed in various races of the world ranging from World Superbike to MotoGP. In Superbike, Ducati has been recorded in the 300 race and the race until 2011.

For the lovers of the race of kings Ducati, MotoGP, this may be a good news. Because the Italian manufacturer is preparing to auction off two machines are used in the arena. Machines used GP10 Casey Stoner and Ducati when it was still in the machine used GP11 Rossi ready for auction.

The second bike will be auctioned in Monaco auction house, on 11-12 May 2012 as reported by the upcoming official release Ducati, Tuesday (03/13/2012).

"Ducati is on top of two wheels with a reputation for performance and design is clear," said Peter Wallman from the auction house RM Auctions will be auctioning off the machines.

Both motors were promised would not change from before. Being the same engine and specification as both drivers are used when the meandering track.

Built on the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale, Bologna on December 7 to 11, 2009, the Ducati Desmosedici GP10 "CS1" used by Casey Stoner was first tested on December 14, 2009 before playing in Sepang, Malaysia in February 2010.

Stoner was first to use this machine to compete in Qatar in April 2010 and got the first victory with this machine in the Australian GP at Phillip Island in October 2010.

In addition, these machines also deliver recorded Stoner took pole position in Qatar, Phillip Island and Valencia as well as get a podium in Valencia, Assen and Catalunya. Ending Grand Prix in Valencia in November 2010 after running as far as 4232 km.

While the Ducati Desmosedici GP11 "VR2" used Valentino Rossi Ducati factory was built in 6 to 10 December 2010 and first began to test two days later.

Ducati Desmosedici VR2 has a capacity of 800 cc engine with 230 hp power. Motor is claimed to be able to run up to a maximum speed of 350 km / h.

When in the hands of Rossi, Ducati Desmosedici GP11 has a distance of 2342 km or less than that used Stoner Ducati GP10.

"The release of two highly specialized machines such as this is a very rare opportunity for us, so the lucky buyer must not only enter into a confidentiality agreement, but also a member of the 'family of Ducati," said Ducati Corse Technical Director Filippo Preziosi.

"Desmosedici GP10 and GP11 are two motors that are very interesting in the history of our GP project and therefore it will be an exciting opportunity for serious collectors," he added.

3/15/12

"Surf" represents Fisker Karma's station wagon



Finland, - Compared with the Fisker Karma (sedan version), Surf has some ability to carry additional load, but not described in detail. This car is a pair of electric motors powered from the battery via the rear wheels. If the battery runs out, then turn the engine with 2,000 cc turbocharged four-cylinder that is used as an activator.

Do not rely solely on the battery plug at home, the car is also equipped with solar panels, and the condition of the battery is fully charged can travel a distance of 80 km.

Nan fierce eco-friendly cars is also claimed to have had a number of potential consumers. Special representative in California hopes to sell about 3,500 units of this new sedan model with approximately 7,000 each year

Fisker is one of the sports car that plunged into the realm of eco-friendly trends through hybrid models. Now they will release new models ready for production in the form of a station wagon called "Surf" and will make its official debut in September at the Paris Motor Show 2012.

The Finnish manufacturer said that the Surf will be available in late 2012 or early 2013. They describe the Fisker Karma Surf as a crossover between sports car and a station wagon that combines luxury, style, utility, and economic factors with an emphasis on sustainable resource use and appreciate the natural environment.

5 times for Call Center Award's obtained by Toyota

Toyota Customer Care has previously been 5 times in a row is ranked top three in this event. TAM has also been awarded Best OCR (Owner Contact Report) from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011, as a worldwide distributor of Toyota, which has made the handling of 'feedback' customers well.

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

Geneva, - Not only that, the weight reduction is also done on the engine. Cardiac pacemaker technology atkinson cycle on 1.0-liter engine mated to a 2-cylinder motor. When compared with similar 3-cylinder engines could save about 60 kg.

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

"This race season started very well and I am very pleased with the results achieved. There's always a little extra pressure ahead of the beginning of the season opener but with age, you learn to cope. Victory at Monza is an unexpected victory," said Yvan Muller.

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

Marussia B2 is an evolution of the Marussia B1 was first shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009. These two penympang vehicle only weighs 1100 kg and is offered in three engine options that will be planted in the middle of the car.

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".

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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.

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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

Although Giuseppe 'Nuccio' Bertone had died 1997, but the company he founded is still actively designing and producing cars concept cars. The concept vehicle displayed at Geneva is a tribute to 100 years of leadership in this Bertone design.

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

Earlier, Tata Motors has showcased the air car concept, called the Tata AirCar. Now, MiniCAT present as a production model and will be ready for sale in India after the official launch.

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.