Mercy Record reveals that New B-Class variants incised sales record in Germany up 108.8 percent

Stuttgart - Based on the Mercy record and data released in the first half of 2012, New B-Class variants incised sales record in Germany with sales of 12,142 units, up 108.8 percent. Mercedes C-Class were up 11.9 percent, the S-Class increased 4.6 percent, M-Class rose 57.7 percent and Mercedes GLK participate climbed 18.5 percent.

German car manufacturer, Mercedes Benz, reaching a new record for sales at the end of last July 2012. Mercy records, from January to July, it had sold 750 251 units, up 5.5 percent.

Closing one end of the semester or in June, the luxury carmaker sold about 97 327 vehicles. Sales of Mercedes Smart and Maybach brands also rose 5.1 percent to 813 966 vehicles in the first half of this year with total sales reaching 105,449 units last month.

Furthermore, in the NAFTA region, the company set a new record sales that began earlier this year with a 10.1 percent rise in Canada, 26 percent in Mexico, 13.8 percent in the United States, 24.5 percent in Russia, 8.7 percent in South Korea, 16.8 percent in Japan, and 6.7 percent in China.

"Although many of the upcoming model changes and difficult conditions in Southern Europe, until recently kai continues to grow and develop well on track to achieve record sales in 2012 are new. The increase is supported by our special products, New A-Class, which will be released next September, "said Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Tim Lee will replace Diana Tremblay

Detroit,  -Lee had become President GMIO since December 2009 to replace the one passed Nick Reilly work as President of GM Europe and was retired at this time.

While belonging to Diana Tremblay GM veteran in the environment by working for 35 years will focus more on dealing with the North American market, one of GM's biggest market, and will be under Lee. "The experience of Diana expected to analyze the plant and create new jobs," says Akerson.

U.S. car manufacturer, General Motors (GM) to rotate the top brass as part of the evaluation and hunt down the best performance. Tim Lee, 61, who now serves as president of GM International Operations (GMIO) is plotted to be vice president of GM Global Manufacturing replace Diana Tremblay, 52, who will be shifted as Vice President of North American Manufacturing.

During her time as the number one in GMIO (including China, Russia, South Korea and other countries in the Asia Pacific region including Indonesia), Lee showed very good performance. Under his leadership, GMIO sales accounted for 40% of global GM. He also managed to bear the burden as the leader of the 60 factories in 15 countries in three continents!

"With the recent portfolio, Lee got a point and a separate credit for promotion. His experience during his tenure as President GMIO will help bring the vehicle that GM is always socially acceptable, in line with the development of GM, "bright and Akerson, Chairman and CEO of GM.

Kieron Dyer were often fine a fiw times to deal with traffic fault

Ipswich - Kieron Dyer was also banned from driving for two months in 2001 and was fined 1,000 pounds after the run up to 104 mph without realizing it is being listened to radio broadcasts golf game with his Mercedes S500.

For speeding on a public road, Queens Park Rangers player Kieron Dyer. Dyer is not the first time to get punishment on the streets. Because these players also were fined a few times even his license withdrawn due to various problems.

Fines are imposed to Kieron Dyer had given since he was not present in court when summoned. But he has admitted breaking the speed when he drove 50 mph in 40 mph zone in Ipswich with his Porsche.

Reported by the Daily Mail, these players were eventually fined 45 pounds  and an additional fine of 15 pounds  and three penalty points on license for the violations which he did on that September.

And this is not the first time football players are often injured in violation. In 2010 he was banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in his Mercedes sports car, was also given a fine of 2000 pounds at the time.

In 2002 he also never had an accident with a Ferrari 360 Modena just two weeks after was fined 500 pounds and given six penalty points for driving the BMW M3 to 80 mph in 50 mph area.

Toyota's luxury car carried the IS F "facelift" to the Nurburgring 2014

Nürburgring,  - Cardiac pacemaker is still the old version, 5.0 liter V8 with 416 PS maximum power at 6600 rpm and 503 Nm of torque at 5200 rpm. Power is transferred through 8 speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. The result is a car with a weight of 1715 kg is claimed to be capable of racing 0-100 kph in 4.6 seconds.

Reportedly sedan will be unveiled roof slid open in 2013.

Lexus, Toyota's luxury brand products carry the IS F "facelift" to the Nurburgring 2014 to conduct a series of tests as reported Insideline, yesterday (16/7). Generally minor change made ​​to the interior and it looks at the bumper and front fog lamps on the design a bit stiff, and given a stern wing.

However, the Lexus sport sedan is also done in the legs. Like the swing arm material, if present before using aluminum steel. So is the structure of the suspension, damper and a separate location with sokbreker. Position on the outer side (closer to the disc), while per is on the inside. Automatic location of ball joint adjusting too.

Another amendment of the suspension was aimed at improving stability when maneuvering. The resulting reduction was claimed to not be too rigid (hard) so it is still quite comfortable for a sports car character.

Toyota's luxury brand, Lexus, announced the LS series line-up

LOS ANGELES - Lexus announced the LS series line-up include 2013 LS 460, LS 460L, LS 600hL and which presented the inaugural LS 460 F Sport. This row comes with rear-wheel drive system, and hybrid systems with all-wheel drive.

Lexus's Armed with a capacity of 5000 cc V8 engine and electric motor hybrid system. Was largely a safety feature diusungnya Pre-Collision Safety system with Collision Avoidance Assist.

Toyota's luxury brand, Lexus, is heavily promoting its latest sedan variant of LS 2013. Lexus has just launched a promotional video for this 2013 LS.

After officially launched some time ago, the latest generation Lexus LS is indeed a conversation. This luxury sports sedan has a lot of fans waiting for the Lexus brand.

New Lexus LS comes with a new, more sporty, plus the braking system, suspension and steering systems that have been setup again, in order to get the sensation is more responsive. Also changes in the body and chassis that supports the vehicle's performance.

making prototypes and early product of Lexus LF-LC will last for 36 months

Los Angeles, - The process of making prototypes and early product of Lexus LF-LC will last for 36 months. It is influenced platform and chassis are used. Another case when using the platform's Lexus IS-F sedan, it could be that time will be faster a few months. So, we wait for his debut three years as reported by Autonews.

Lexus LF-LC that had become a favorite product at the Detroit auto show in January, Toyota's got the green light to go into production as reported by Autonews, today (16/7). In fact, when the presence of the prime in Detroit, a car designed at Toyota's Calty studio, Newport Beach, California, United States of America will not be produced.

People in the Lexus leak, because the market reaction is positive enough then it decided to launch it on the market. There's even information Toyota has registered trademark LF-LC in February, exactly a month after the exhibition. "The greatest interest came from the dealers and distributors," said one official Lexus.

Conviction is obtained thanks to the success of their sell 500 units of LFA sports car. With the fact more advanced features and latest technology and design that belongs to the exotic LF-LC, will get a great response from fans of sports cars. Not to mention the heart pacemaker adopt hybrid technology, which certainly would be more interesting again. "In the past we talked about the perfection of a car. However, pursuing the idea of ​​perfection is not enough and less emotional, Mark Templin, Lexus chief global and the United States.

sales of luxury cars, compact cars and small classes achievled by VW reap bigger profits

VW's luxury car sales in this product with its subsidiary brands AUDI, reap bigger profits than sales of compact cars and small classes.

For future business plans, VW announced austerity measures in the production sector, namely by applying the principle of block parts that can be used a variety of models. VW also launched the target, up to 2018 became the world's largest automaker. To achieve these targets, VW will increase investment and more rigorous discipline in spending money.


Volkswagen or VW, recently, announced its first half sales this year. Recorded from January to June, a German automotive company is selling 4.6 million units. The figure was up 10.3 percent over the first half of last year's sales.

VW turnover rose 11.6 percent to the total volume reached 95 billion euro revenue. Profit before taxes and interest rates rose about 6.7 percent over the first half of last year with volume reaching 6.5 billion euros.

Although VW sales in European markets declined, whereas in Asia and America have been increasing. Sales in Europe declined as the impact of the debt crisis has also hit the automotive sector.

Vauxhall will fight with the BMW Mini, Fiat 500 and Citroen DS

Vauxhall wants to compete with the BMW Mini, Fiat 500 and Citroen DS that target premium and changing French car maker's image.

Adam who has the code name Junior has an interesting feature of smart phones. Motorists need to connect a cell phone or smart phone to a seven-inch touch screen. The screen is a "brain" of the system.


Vauxhall launch a small car for urban upper classes. Cool model is called Adam. Urban car is cute it would be present in showrooms in January next year.

Adam is a premium-class models with the nuances of targeting buyers who have a taste of high fashion. The model has many variants of color and trim, owners can customize their vehicle according to their personalities.

There are three basic options, which is full of fashionable Jewelry and color, elegant and sophisticated Glam, Slam and the sporty and vibrant.

Designer Mark Adams said the choice of colors available is almost unlimited, including a combination of fabrics and kits. "It is impossible to find two the same Adam."

Francois Hollande protest for PS Peugeot Citroen layoffs of 8000 employees

Operating cash flow is expected to remain negative until the end of 2014. In addition to layoff 8,000 workers, Peugeot is also planning to change the function of Aulnay factory for other activities and look for another position within the group for half of its employees. This cooperation, he added, has not been realized because it is still in the process of risk assessment (risk appetite). But has been included in the PIP plan investment performance for the year 2012. It's still making its risk appetite, he said.

French President Francois Hollande said it was not received by the plan carmaker PS Peugeot Citroen layoffs of 8000 employees. The plan is unacceptable, and must be renegotiated.

State will not allow this to happen, Hollande said quoted by AFP on Saturday (14/7). French Peugeot surprise announcement of plans to mass layoffs on Thursday (12/7) then. The French carmaker says, Aulnay plant near Paris that employs more than 3,000 people will stop production in 2014 as one of the action rearrangement outpout factories around France were deemed less important.

Rennes in western France plant also will lay off 1,400 people from a total of 5600 employees as a form of business downsizing due to declining demand for large cars. Around 3,600 workers are not fabricators of all companies will also be laid off. Hollande who was elected President of the French May has promised to reverse the French economy back on track in the middle of the current debt crisis. Peugeot says it will release the company's net loss in first half operating loss of the reach and range of 700 million euros (USD 8.2 billion) for the core car-making division.

Lexus LF-A V-10 engine looks perfect

However, as preached Inautonews recently, Aston Martin was not sure Toyota would be invited to work together or not. The only problem with Toyota, the cooperation will lead to competition between the LFA and Lexus models.

Lexus IS F 5.0-liter V8 engines that can give off power 416 hp (310 kW/422 PS) and 371 lb-ft of torque (502 Nm). The Lexus LFA with a 4.8 liter V10 engine can give off power 553 hp (412 kW / 560 PS) and 354 lb-ft of torque (480 Nm).


The top executive (CEO) Aston Martin Ulrich Bez said the company will reduce engine power and involving Toyota as a partner in that effort. Aston engine's targeting Lexus LF-A V-10 and eight-cylinder engine used some other Lexus models.

Celebriting 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II with RCZ 81, sprinkled byEssex Diamonds

As reported by The Sun, recently, Peugeot UK do not give details of how the total cost to build a car tens of thousands of diamond-studded.

The bright, this RCZ was carried around by two British artists and Billi Kilbey How Mucklow in the area around Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

In celebration of 60 years of traveling in his reign, Queen Elizabeth II, Peugeot launched memeriahkannya with diamond-studded luxury cars. Peugeot makes a sports car version of the RCZ 81 thousand diamonds sprinkled with diamante or commonly called the "Essex Diamonds".

With this concept, Peugeot RCZ Essex Diamonds are more luxurious look with a diamond sparkle. The design is also very exotic look with the roof made ​​the round.

For the engine, the car is gray diamonds are backed by THP engine 1.6 and 2.0 HDi FAP equipped with an automatic gearbox. This machine is capable of producing 156 hp at 5,600 rpm and 240 Nm of torque at 1400 rpm.

SUV Mercedes-Benz GL fight Range Rover

Mercedes-Benz GL SUV emphasizes functionality, its length is almost the same as the sedan Mercedes-Benz S-class. Model GL 2013 with a length of 201.6 inches.

Typically, buyers GL is rich families that the majority of young people. 2012 Range Rover has a length of 195.8 inches and more expensive than the Mercedes GL.

Range Rover were sold from 2000 until now has sold 118 720 units. Mercedes-Benz has sold as many as 140 176 GL since 2006.


In the near future, Jaguar Land  plans to launch Rover Range Rover 2013 a 600 kilogram lighter than current models. The light weight thanks to the use of architectural aluminum.

Photographs taken secretly shows the new Range Rover models have a long wheelbase. The model that means longer available third-row seats, thus changing the Ranger Rover capacity of five passengers to seven passengers.

Range Rover's new capacity will be the opponent worth of SUVs Mercedes-Benz GL-class new-sweet bestseller in the U.S. market, as quoted by Automotive News, recently.

Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato was launched as a limited edition model

This vehicle,  Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato,  first made its appearance in public as a concept car at Geneva Motor Show 2011. This concept is shown in yellow paint scheme elektirik, trimmed with shiny chrome and silver accents (gunmetal). Too many automotive lovers are amazed to meet the Fiat booth.

The sports car is equipped with turbo charger and intercooler system. Two doors on either side and one as an opening trunk Fiat deemed sufficient. However, the Fiat has not dared to release a new product's price.

If the car was launched as a limited edition model, Fiat lovers can expect to see a production version with the same high artistic value.

The good news for you lovers of Fiat. Printer manufacturers cars from State Pizza is going to launch its latest four-wheeled products, Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato. Zagato design adapted the previous type, the Fiat 500. However, there are things such as seating arrangements updated.

Zagato will be more mini than the previous edition. A flexible design makes the rear seat headroom is reduced. As reported Motorauthority, Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato will be thrown into the automotive market next year.