Sunday, January 31, 2010

Sketch Evolution XI Circulating on the Internet

London - Sketch Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Evo) XI circulating in cyberspace. Evo XI rumored to be a car plug-in hybrid that will use electric motors to replace the turbocharger which are common in normal engines.

Evo XI will use the same platform with the concept car plug-in hybrid PX-MiEV which had appeared first in public in the event the Tokyo Motor Show (TMS) in 2009. If realized, the 2.0L engine that Evo will be much faster automatic with electric motor assistance through the power of lithium ion batteries. This electric motor will drive the front wheels, while for ordinary engines will drive the rear wheels that make the Evo XI four-wheel drive.

This electric motor will work like a turbo, it's just more quiet and smooth so that the performance of this car is no doubt.

2010 Honda Racing HSV-010 Super GT (Spec and Picture)

2010 Honda Racing HSV-010 Super GT

2010 Honda Racing HSV-010 Super GT

    2010 Honda Racing HSV-010 Super GT
    2010 Honda Racing HSV-010 Super GT
    2010 Honda Racing HSV-010 Super GT
    2010 Honda Racing HSV-010 Super GT
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced the Honda HSV-010 GT, which will compete in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series.

Honda HSV-010 GT Technical Specifications :
    - Dimensions
          * Length: 4675 mm
          * Width: 2000 mm
          * Vehicle weight: 1100+ kg
    - Engine
          * Engine name: HR10EG
          * Configuration: Liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated, longitudinal V8
          * V angle: 90°
          * Valve train: Gear-driven DOHC - 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder
          * Displacement: 3397 cm3
          * Bore x stroke: 93.0 x 62.5 mm
          * Maximum output: 500 PS (370 KW)
          * Maximum torque: 392 Nm
          * Throttle control system: Mechanical
          * Fuel supply system: Programmed fuel injection system (Honda PGM-FI)
          * Fuel: Lead-free premium gasoline
          * Lubrication: Dry sump
    - Powertrain
          * Transmission mechanism: Constant mesh
          * Transmission shifting method: Steering paddle shifter
          * Steering system mechanism: Rack and pinion system with electric power steering (EPS)

    - Tires
          * front: 330/40R18
          * rear: 330/45R17
    - Brake type and mechanism: Hydraulic ventilated disc system
    - Suspension system: Double wishbone
    - Stabilizer: Torsion bar

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Mitsubishi MiEV Win Paul Pietsch Award 2010

TOKYO, The passion of 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 while the export version 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.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Carlsson C25 Super Car, Only 25 units in the World

Jakarta - the sports car flying wing, Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS official recently assembled in Germany may be a lasting competitor when he was encouraged on the highway. His opponent was the Carlsson C25.

Actually blood with C25 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz. As quoted from autoevolution, Thursday (28/1/2010), when stripped Carlsson C25 has a chassis of a Mercedes-Benz SL-600 Super GT but with engine capacity of 6000 cc engine berkonfigurasi Bi-turbo V12.

Thanks to the great engine of this car can out power to 753 hp with a torque of 1320 Nm. Carlsson who was known as a carpenter modification Mercedes-Benz engine has splashed his knowledge to the magnitude of the machine SL-600 Super GT.

"We only build cars to order, and orders for 2010 already sold out", says CEO Markus Schuster Carlsson.

Mark explains the many sports cars out on the highway just a little sports car that is very convenient to use for day-to-day.

And by Carlsson C25, Schuster dare drive reliability Seda offers a very good sport and very exclusive and very qualified for the trip home to the office.

While with safety features such as wallow ESP, ABS, Airbag, owner identification system, Carlsson C25 sport sedan produced only limited as many as 25 units of course. Although not mentioned the price, Carlsson unit will land in one country. Really exclusive ..

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Lexus LS 460L and LS 600hl, Smart Cars Can Own Parking


Jakarta - A premium car must have an advantage over most of the cars. Well if you drive a Lexus car, especially LS 460L and LS 600hl You'd be surprised.

Because these cars look very smart to be able to park itself without the need to be controlled by either the driver parked horizontally and vertically.

"This car includes a very smart car because it can 'look after' himself," said General Manager Lexus Indonesia, Adrian Tirtadjaja.
And it is true, the driver turned out to just be pressing the self-parking available at the steering wheel or the screen in the middle of the dashboard. After that, the picture would appear that the region around the car scanned from a camera in this two brand-new car.

From the picture, the driver only needs to select the location where to park the car. After selecting a parking space, either horizontally or vertically, then magically the car will move itself.

This flagship of the Lexus will regulate themselves to move backward, to the left or right. Motorists simply have to adjust the brakes just rhythm. And after arriving at the desired location, the system will automatically die and tell you if it's safe.

Therefore, it is not surprising that a premium car for USD 2.7 billion that will not officially released in mid-February next opponent likely will be hard for competitors, especially the sedan-premium sedan from the blue continent, Europe.

Monday, January 25, 2010

T-Rex, It's Car Or Motorcycle?

Montreal - When we caught a glimpse of this vehicle, certainly confused, in the category are it. When is the car, but only three wheels. Called the motor, but the configuration of the seat to the back side is not like motorcycles in general.

View vehicle named T-Rex by Campagna Motors produced this is a bit strange. But it was not a reason to underestimate T-Rex.

Armed with a strong tubular framework and the roll-cage, T-Rex ensure protection for the occupants qualified for the affairs of the body although the T-Rex still using fiberglass as the main ingredient.

Not only that, for more security support his passengers, Campagna also strengthen the side and front of the T-Rex that when an accident, a fatal result could be reduced.

Rider safety was increased when he learned that three-point seat belts had become the standard instrument for these vehicles and there will be a sign if the driver or passengers forget to use it.

Motor Dimension (LxWxH) 3500 mm x 1981 mm x 1067 mm, with a net weight of 472 kg was also found not only offers a view ciamik with a myriad of safety devices just as the main selling.

Because for business performance, T-Rex's ability seemed appropriate to name fierce. Because armed Four-stroke engine, liquid-cooled, DOHC capacity 1352 cc, T-Rex with confidence can be run from 0-100 km per hour in just time by 3.92 seconds topspeed reached 220 km / hour.

The machine was also able to give off tremendous energy with 197 hp torque to 113.5 lb-ft at 7500 rpm spin.

Motor own Campagna T-Rex issued in two versions of T-Rex and 14R T-Rex 14RR the official price of each price of U.S. $ 51,999 to U.S. $ 56,500

2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro high-performance Sports Car

2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro

Audi announced that the price for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro V10 sports car will be rolled out in Germany in the second quarter of 2009 at a basic price of EUR 142,400. The Audi R8 V10 is the result of cumulative know-how from Audi's string of Le Mans victories. Its naturally aspirated engine combines racing technology such as dry sump lubrication with FSI gasoline direct injection. The ten-cylinder design is the perfect synthesis for impressive top performance, mighty pulling power, and low weight. Starting in 2009, this engine will also prove its potential on the world's racetracks - in the new Audi R8 GT3 racing car Audi is developing for customer teams in conformance with the GT3 rules.
2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro

Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the Audi R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start - and now comes the Audi R8 V10. Its 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminum body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its striking design, the Audi R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.
2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro

The V10 engine in the production sports car will be almost identical in construction to the one in the racing version. Its displacement is 5,204 cc, at 6,500 rpm it delivers 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, at 8,000 rpm its power tops out at 386 kW (525 hp). The specific power output is 100.9 hp per liter of displacement - and each hp has to propel only 3.09 kilograms (6.91 lb) of weight, because the Audi R8 V10 in the version with the six-speed manual gearshift weighs only 1,620 kilograms (3571 lb). The engine accounts for 258 of these kilograms (569 lb) - that's only 31 kilos (68 lb) more than the V8.
2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro

The 5.2-liter powerplant uses direct injection according to the FSI principle developed by Audi. The Audi R8 V10 with R tronic gets by on an average of 13.7 liters per 100 km (17.17 US mpg). The Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro rockets from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.9 seconds. In the version with the sequentially shifting R tronic it reaches 200 km/h (124.27 mph) in another 8.1 seconds. Even then its propulsive power hardly lessens: it's sufficient to reach a top speed of 316 km/h (196.35 mph). The immense force, the spontaneity and the thrust of the acceleration, plus the sound of the engine - all these impressions coalesce into a breathtaking sports car experience. The V10 plays a concert with growling bass tones and powerful high notes, which grows into a grandiose fortissimo as the engine revs up. This sonorous acceleration doesn't reach its limit until 8,700 rpm.
2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro

A contributing factor to the wide lead in traction and driving safety of the Audi R8 V10 over the competition is quattro all-wheel drive - it's the superior technology especially for a high-performance sports car. Four powered wheels get more grip than two. They enable the driver to step on the gas sooner when coming out of a curve. It's not only the traction that benefits, but also the transverse dynamics and the stability.
 2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept will present at the Chicago Auto Show

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept

KIA Motors is currently preparing their new concept car that will be displayed at the Chicago Auto Show 2010. The figure in the vehicle named Kia Ray in the form of the official release has a unique taillights.
 
Kia Ray Hybrid Concept

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept Kia Ray is the vehicle plug-in hybrid that is a picture of Kia's green programs in the future. Platform concept would seem hibryd used Kia models that will come, but it is unlikely that vehicles will be the Kia design language that will come.
Kia Ray Hybrid Concept

Kia Ray designed at Kia's American design studios released only in an illustration. There's no other details about this vehicle and it seems we must wait until the Chicago Auto Show going to get any further to what is really shown by Kia through Ray Plug-in hybrid it.
Kia Ray Hybrid Concept

But most likely, will carry the Kia Ray drive system similar to that used by Kia Blue-will. We will wait.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo

2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo

Now, the company manager from Leonberg near Stuttgart takes on a new challenge. The automobile manufacturer turns the most potent super sports car from Maranello, the Ferrari Enzo, into the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 - an individually produced edition, limited to only 25 cars. In the last 27 years, Uwe Gemballa has achieved the best world-wide reputation for refining Porsche cars. The core part of the overall makeover is the entirely re-engineered aerodynamics concept by GEMBALLA. Without any exception, the manufacturer produces all components in real carbon in order to combine lowest weight with highest material strength.
2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo

Owing to the active aerodynamics conception, the front spoiler lip generates an additional downthrust of up to 35 kilograms at the front axle, according to the individual position. Analogically, the flap on the newly designed rear spoiler generates even up to 85 kilograms more downthrust on the rear wheels. For optimal handling results, the flap lowers, as soon as the car reaches a speed of 120 km/h. In this way, the GEMBALLA-aerodynamics concept adjusts to the outer conditions and always ensures perfect road holding characteristics. All components of the aerodynamics kit attribute to this: starting from the new front skirt with spoiler lip, over the door extensions to the diffuser and rear spoiler.
2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo

The air duct system of the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 does not only help bringing the power of the twelve-cylinder car onto the road. At the same time, the engineers from Leonberg (Baden-Wurttemberg) develop an extensive ventilation- and cooling concept. Here, both the front and the back wheel-houses are supplied with cooling air and this guarantees an optimal use of the high performance braking system. The GEMBALLA car body components therefore guarantee the functionality of the new super sports car and provide the car with a unique look at the same time. Following the design of Formula-1 racing cars, the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 has an extended front and an edged rear spoiler. Formerly rounded edges were replaced in order to provide the car with an aggressive look with greedy air inlets and outlets.
2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo

The twelve cylinder engine of the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 works with an optimised motor management and an especially adjusted exhaust system. This combination allows a performance output of 700 hp (515 kW). The four-pipe system with pneumatic flap control is added to the sports catalyser. The end-pipes are equipped with the typical GEMBALLA heat shield and share the exit into the rear skirt with the exhaust ducts of the rear wheel houses.
2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo

In the interior, GEMBALLA devises a control centre which perfectly combines functionality and comfort. The especially for the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 designed seats, the custom-made centre console and the sports steering wheel with its leather-ultra suede combination guarantee full control over the car. At the same time,
the interior of this super sports car reflects pure luxury.
2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo

With the GEMBALLA MIG-U1, the automobile manufacturer once again proves that its know-how is not only limited to Porsche cars. On the basis of the already exhilarating Ferrari Enzo, the engineers developed a unique car. But even the limited edition with only 25 cars is not exclusive enough for GEMBALLA. Therefore, every single GEMBALLA MIG-U1 is individually adjusted. This ensures that there will not be any identical cars. Therefore, the specialist with its reputation for unique high-end refinement once again meets the requirements for highest individuality.
2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo
2010 Gemballa Super Sports Car MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

2010 Peugeot Sports Coupe SR1 Concept

The hard top echoes the feel of this intense, high-tech assembly: It uses preformed profile technology derived from the world of sailing. It blends with the body, creating the illusion of a Coupé. The Peugeot SR1, however, radiates the same visual strength, with or without the hard top. Finally, the Peugeot SR1 Concept displays the new Peugeot Lion badge. Redesigned, finely worked and sculpted, it mirrors perfectly the perception of the vehicle as a whole.
2010 Peugeot Sports Coupe SR1 Concept

Overall the Peugeot SR1 concept car gives the impression it has been carved from a solid block of material, monolithic, protective, sculptural and dynamic. At every moment it makes a great play on contrasts: purity and technological sophistication, authenticity and advanced technologies, expressiveness and understatement. making it a car that is quite simply. desirable!
2010 Peugeot Sports Coupe SR1 Concept

The interior ambience blends colours and materials, with strong references to "a past motoring era" combined with "the latest advanced technology". Inside the vehicle, patinated leather and different grained wood are examples of the use of authentic and natural materials, warm, sensual and charged with history, that blend seamlessly with, "high tech" materials such as nickel and satin-finished chrome.
2010 Peugeot Sports Coupe SR1 Concept

The Peugeot SR1 Concept also blends styles in terms of its technical characteristics. For example, it incorporates HYbrid4 technology, which will be launched in the Peugeot 3008 in 2011. In the Peugeot SR1, at the front, a 1.6 litre THP petrol engine with a power of 160 kW (218 bhp), is combined with a rear electric motor developing 70 kW (95 bhp). In electric only mode, the car becomes a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), while its combined cycle fuel consumption is only 4.9 litres/100 km or 119 g/km of CO2. When the two powertrains operate simultaneously, the SR1 develops a potential maximum power of 230 kW (313 bhp) and also benefits from 4-wheel drive.
2010 Peugeot Sports Coupe SR1 Concept

Using HYbrid4 technology, which will eventually become available on different models in the Peugeot range, the SR1 concept offers convincing proof that driving pleasure can be combined with environmental friendliness.
The vehicle’s dynamic efficiency is enhanced by the use of a rigid, lightweight structure comprising of a one-piece body and a tubular chassis onto which are mounted the mechanical components and suspension, which consists of double wishbones with drop links both at the front and the rear.
2010 Peugeot Sports Coupe SR1 Concept

For even greater driving precision, the Peugeot SR1 Concept benefits from the adoption of 4-wheel steering. The turning angle of the rear wheels is controlled as a function of the vehicle speed, via motorised links on the rear wishbones, giving the vehicle superb agility under all circumstances.
The Peugeot SR1 Concept car will be unveiled to the general public at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

Monday, January 18, 2010

The Latest Sport Super Hybrid Toyota Ready Groundbreaking

TOKYO - After LFA Lexus, Toyota looks to do some road tests for the latest sports supercar. Taken from Toyota MR2 platform that could become a legend, this car will appear in the Tokyo Auto Salon event.

As we all know, Toyota Motors Corporation (TMC) is no longer producing MR2. And now a sports car is being prepared as the next generation MR2.

Although still took the base from the MR2, but of course a series of new technologies has crammed in a car that has not had this name.

One of them, according to leaks from Worldcarfans, an electric motor to be used with 3.3 Liter V6 engine that is under Bonet.

Wheel drive system uses a four-wheel-drive, electric motor will drive the front wheels. While the conventional V6 engine is ready to countenance the power through the rear wheels.

With the use of electric motors is the total power generated by a car capable of weighing 1500 kg amounted to 392 bhp. And able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 4.5 seconds.

Unfortunately until now there has been no information when the super sports Toyota's hybrid vehicles will be mass produced.

The First Motorcycle in The World

Jakarta-Surely you do not know, how to form the first motorcycle in the world. The first motorcycle in the world is the Hildebrand & Wolfmüller motorcycle.

This motor was made in 1895. Despite hundreds of years old, was the first motorcycle in the world has brought the technology to date is still used as Twin-Cylinder, 4 valve, water cooler and the 1500 cc engine. Sisters, Hendry and Wilhelm developed in cooperation with the motor Wolfmuller Alois and a mechanic named Hans Geisenhof.

Despite having a big engine, the horsepower it produced only 2.5 hp at 240 rpm only. The world's first motorcycle will be auctioned and the event will be exhibited at The International Classic Motorcycle Show, in Stafford, April 25, 2010.

Polaris EV LSV, Offroad Electric Vehicles

London - offroad vehicle synonymous with powerful engines, but the military offroad vehicle manufacturers, Polaris, just announced its readiness to launch an electric-powered off-road vehicle they were.

EV named LSV, which is an offroad vehicle electric low speed, which is only about 40 km per hour. "However, in the end the speed becomes unimportant," said Mark McCormick, managing director of Polaris, as quoted autoevolution, Monday (18/1/2010).

LSV EV market allotment for the military, and civilian agencies or the Federal government. LSV EV was built as an electric vehicle with off-road haulage capacity reached 1,000 pounds.

With the drive All-wheel-drive, off-road is driven by electric power by 30 hp, the electric motor 48 volts AC Induction, which is capable of carrying EV LSV walk 80 km.

Polaris has three operating modes for different uses. High to speed, Low to transport, and Max for maximum coverage. The battery can be recharged through an AC power socket 110 volts.

"We are excited to introduce EV Polaris LSV to the military market," added McCormick.

Toyota Prius G Sports

Jakarta - Beware, do not call the Prius G Spot, these are the Prius G Sports. Prius cars with the latest concept sports car claimed to be.

As quoted by the official Toyota site, Monday (18/1/2010) The Prius is called 'G Sports', which is already equipped with sports suspension, aerodynamic parts and racing-style seats. This mid-year plans, G Sports car to be launched into the Japanese market.

Modification car show at the Tokyo Auto Salon and it's included a new bumper, side skirt, LED lights, dual exhaust system, alloy wheels and 18 inch diameter which of course is equipped with high performance tires.

So is the interior space, which was revised steering wheel, sporty Recaro seats, aluminum pedals, piano black trim, and appearance of new information indicator.

While the sector remains the engine as a standard Prius, the energy comes from the 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 73 kW and 142 Nm of torque. Although the engine does not change, Toyota made some small modifications to improve the dynamics of the car.

Well besides applying to the Prius, the concept of G Sports will also be adopted to line up other Toyota cars, like Noah, Voxy, Mark X, and sports car FT-86.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Mercedes-Benz Launches Two New Sports Car SL Night Edition and SLK Grand Edition Specials

Mercedes-Benz Launches for European market two new special edition roadster models. For some, driving a Mercedes-Benz roadster is special enough. But when the local high-end mall is surrounded by row upon row of the Three-Pointed Star, some look for a little something extra special. For such European customers, Mercedes has launched a pair of special editions. Two new special edition roadster models have been added to Mercedes-Benz's European range. Both the SL Night Edition and SLK Grand Edition gain numerous interior and exterior features, and are available for order now.
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition

The Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition features a special magno night black matt paint finish, 19-inch AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels with a two-tone, high-gloss finish and silver-painted front brake callipers. The Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition comes with darkened headlamps and tail lights and a badge on the front wings.
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition

For the interior, the Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition features a black nappa leather and shining chrome trim, newly designed seats and black sports steering wheel, shift lever and roof lining. The Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition is also equipped with the AIRSCARF system that has silver-colored vents. The Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition price is between 3700 and 5200 Euros more than the standard car.
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition 

The Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition comes with a designo graphite paint finish, 18-inch light-alloy wheels with five triple spokes, silver-colored fins on the bonnet. The front of the Mercedes SLK Grand Edition also features headlamps that match the exterior paint finish and a third brake light.
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition 

For the interior, the Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition comes with the AIRSCARF system, the newly designed seats are upholstered in basalt grey nappy leather, with arrow-shaped seams and designo pearl leather on the side bolsters. Basalt grey nappa leather is also used for the door linings, with a harmonious contrast provided by the designo pearl leather armrests. 
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK Grand Edition

The Mercedes SLK Grand Edition price is between 2300 and 3500 Euros over the standard car’s price. The special paint finishes cost an additional 3640 Euro for designo magno night black and 1800 Euro for designo graphite.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Honda Accura Hybrid mainstay in Luxury Segment

DETROIT, Success with Market Insight hybrid - Honda Motor Co. (HMC) continue to strengthen the image on the matter of environment-friendly technologies. Principals in Japan confirms Honda will add a new variant with a fairly popular model, the Honda Accura. This product will target the luxury segment (luxury).

The assurance was conveyed directly by Supreme Leader Honda Takanobu Ito in the event North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Detailed information, when production will begin and what technology will be applied to Accura Hybrid, has not been leaked. But, predictably manufacturers will create a new hybrid system specifically aimed at the luxury variants. As does the Lexus hybrid system which uses a completely different new Prius.

Another speculation emerged that the Accura variants will be transformed into a conventional dual-powered cars and electric motors is a TSX, TL, and MDX. The fact that stuck out, years ago, Honda said plans to import supplies diesel engines to North America for his own hybrid vehicles. But it is not clear linkages between the plan and Accura hybrid imports.

Geely Assets from Volvo

CHINA, Volvo's acquisition process by Geely still going on and reported a step. Although no official price determination, what assets will be obtained by China's car manufacturers are?

Citing chinacartimes.com (1/11/2010), Volvo sales price of the property to the Ford Geely estimated between 1.5-2 billion renminbi (about USD 2.68 trillion). Of negotiations the two brands, Geely will acquire assets Volvo, among others, nine variants of the Volvo products, namely S40, S60, S80, C70, C30, XC90, XC60, V50, and V70.

Likewise, the three types of car product platform, which is P1 for compact cars, P2 (larger vehicles), and P24. Furthermore, the marketing network of 2000 dealers around the world, the distribution chain, and finally the Volvo brand itself.

List of assets that offer fairly remarkable. The reason, Geely could change the status of the local car manufacturers China becomes world class in just one night. With capital from Volvo, Geely hopes will be able to sell as many as 2 million cars a year within four to five years.

Currently, Volvo sales in the world car market is only about 400,000 units. In the China market last year, sales of even only about 13,000 units. From business strategy, target Geely will be able to make profits in just one year of ownership and achieve break even in 2015 ducks.

Toyota Conqueres the American Market With Scion

DETROIT - No doubt, North America is a soft market for cars in Japan principals. Toyota and Honda competing in the state. Associated with more improvement in world economic conditions, especially in Uncle Sam's country, Toyota immediately step on the gas in the United States.

Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) will soon introduce two new Scion. Such a move is an attempt to restore their image. "With two new models, Scion will have a great opportunity," said Yoshi Inaba as president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America presented at the congress of the world such as Automotive News, Dow Jones quoted a few days ago.

Scion's presence, continued Inaba, a revitalization and refreshment Scion image in the future. Because, in the last two or three years, declining market share Scion because without new products supported.

In addition to the Scion, TMC plans to introduce 10 brand-new products and face-lift to win back markets, in connection with the improvement in world automotive markets, particularly North America.

This new Scion youth segment. Last year, due to the economic crisis, Scion market share fell to 46 percent, and reduce market to Toyota's 20 percent.

Inaba added, Toyota projects with environmentally friendly technology to run. This includes plans to produce the Prius at a new factory in Mississippi. This is related to world economic recovery began.

Launched in March, Cruze Ready to waver Altis and Civic

Jakarta - brand-new Chevrolet sedan will certainly be present in the Indonesian market in March 2010. This brand-new variant will likely be heavy enemy small class sedan class for Japanese rivals like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla Altis.

Moreover Chevrolet also will put any Cruze prices not far from the price of both. "The price Cruze will not be far from the Altis," said Marketing and Public Relations Director Deborah Amelia Santoso GMAI on the sidelines of a press gathering Chevrolet in Cilandak Town Square, Jalan TB Simatupang, Jakarta (14/1/2010).

Corolla Altis is currently selling for Rp 323.5 million to USD 375.5 million, while the most expensive Civic in the level of USD 334 millions.

But even released a price not much different from his opponents, Amelia can guarantee that these products are richer in terms of features. Because in addition to a 'thick skin' typical American car is more safety guarantees from the side, it was charming Cruze has a feature that they call infortaiment.

Usefulness of this feature is as a center of information and entertaiment and can also be used for setting up some features of the car.

Not to mention the Cruze that will go to Indonesia is the Cruze that will carry 1.8-liter engine capacity of tough and will divide the two types of manual and automatic.

Both types are different than in the transmission according to Amelia will also differ in terms of details. "For instance if the manual Cruze interior blue dominated, if the automatic red-brick tends, as well as layers and layers dasboard seat," said Amelia.

With all these advantages that Amelia was sure their products will be able to resist the Japanese opponents and useful as an intelligent alternative for the Indonesian automotive lovers.

"Cruze will be launched in March and the Spark in Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in July next, we're confident they can lift sales of Chevrolet," said Managing Director GMAI Mukiat Sutikno.

Chevrolet Sales

Unlike the other manufacturers that sales decreased in the year 2009, the American manufacturer, Chevrolet was even increased sales.

Since when in the year 2008 Chevrolet only able to sell only 2610 units of cars, the Chevrolet sales in 2009 increased to 2616 units. Now the year is 2010 Chevrolet seems more ambitious.

"We believe it can penetrate the number 3500 units this year," said Mukiat.

Mukiat beliefs are based on other than economic conditions improved in 2010, also coupled with new products they like the Chevrolet Cruze and the Spark that will soon be launched into the Indonesian market.

Moreover Chevrolet Mukiat was also distracted by the taxi market is considered rapid development. Because of the years 2007-2009 when the Kalos and Lova variants sold as a taxi could only penetrate the numbers just 1200 units, this year is predicted to increase sharply to reach 1,000 units of only in the year 2010 alone.

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