Daihatsu “Recall” Half Million Units

September 3rd, 2010

Daihatsu again ketimpa problems in their home country, Japan. More than half a million units of the Move and Mira should be withdrawn for repairs (the recall) as a yellow rear lights Sein fade and become pale white. These conditions make the driver behind is difficult to detect the direction of the vehicle.

The hatchback production direcall Move the 1995 to 2000 units and Mira berejumlah 435 423 145 769 units (1998-2000).

This step is well done adding to the list recall Toyota Group in the world who have recorded the same action on 11 million vehicles worldwide. But, with a variety of different problems.

Daihatsu party said it would immediately solve this problem by replacing the mica layers Sein rear lights. It seems that car manufacturers outside the very utmost concern for safety, while maintaining customer satisfaction, even though it’s just little things.

Indonesia Launches VW Touran Facelift 2011

September 1st, 2010

Volkswagen (VW) will launch a multi-Indonesia preach purpose vehicle (MPV) Touran facelift coming in February 2011. This information is delivered directly by the Chief Executive Officer of PT Garuda Mataram Andrew Nasuri bukber with reporters on the show last night.

According to him, products and equipment will be imported as completely knocked down decompose aka (CKD) from Germany and assembled a ride local assembly facilities owned by National Assembler Indomobil Group. Assembly process begins in January 2011.

“I think there will be no price increase from the previous model, because only a facelift alone,” said Andrew.

Touran first introduced in Indonesia in late May 2009. Who’s in Germany, facelift version was launched last April. Changes on the exterior looks like the grille, front bumper, rear, front-rear lights and spoiler with brake lights for additional. Entry into the cabin, was given a touch of chrome materials, design steering, and a new head-rest.

Beneath the hood, there is a choice of new petrol engines with a capacity of 1.2 liter which produces power 104 dk. Previous product capacity of 1.4 liters with a choice of power and 168 dk 138 dk. While the diesel variant, there is still the 1.6 liter engine option with 104 personnel and 89 dk dk and other engine-powered capacity of 2.0 liters and 168 dk 138 dk.

The new technology also supplied, the name Dynamic Light Assist that can adjust the lighting headlights when passing other vehicles, so as not to disturb the driver’s view of the opponent.

Production Stop
In the meantime, while awaiting the arrival of facelift version, GMM has decided to temporarily freeze the old Touran production. Start the assembly process halted since July this year.

Total sales achieved up to now, I’m Andrew, had reached 150 units, including units of limited edition that was launched early last June. “As predicted, sales to the Touran is targeting a niche market segment. It’s almost sold out of available units,” said Andrew.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012

August 31st, 2010

Photographer Autoevolution site successfully slingshot Mercedes-Benz (MB) of third generation SLK. That said, the principals will display it at a party the Paris Auto Show,next October . perform at the exhibition later, maybe his face is not as visible in this picture.

But, there are some very real changes. See the front, the designers MB gives a touch more aggressive, including the grille and lights. Who’s the back, others sticking to the stop sign lights (stop) as well as some parts that characterize the new SLK.

For machine specifications, it is clear there has been not. But, the editorial team brings technology Autoevolution precise estimate between four or six cylinders. Energies, starting from the 180 PS.

Interestingly, the house was already preparing modifications AMG SLK presence of this by giving a more powerful force. And it has been demonstrated with the SLK model before this, the SLK AMG Black Series has a power 400 PS. some sources say that energy out 470 PS.

Sales Up 584 percent Categories Passengers

August 26th, 2010

Mitsubishi sumringah center in Indonesia. Section, passenger vehicle sales continue to show improvement passanger aka above average target. Total passenger car sales from January to July 2010 to 6572 units. Soared nearly six-fold or 584 percent of total sales in 2009, only 960 units.

Marketing Director KramayudhaTiga Berlian Motors (KTB), Rizwan Alamsjah explains, this year’s special revitalization untukkategori Mitsubishi passenger cars in Indonesia. “This effort exceeded our expectations, and received extremely positive,” said Rizwan in between the open along with reporters at the Pondok Indah overnight.

Passenger segment now contributes 11.7 percent of all sales Mitsubishi in Indonesia during the seven months of 2010, which reached 56 188 units (retail).

Pajero Sport
Lonjakkan not contributed by sales of SUVs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Mitsubishi’s market share – particularly passengers – come from 1.2 percent to 2.2 percent from January to July 2010. In fact, two years earlier, just goto the Mitsubishi 0.4 percent.

According to the KTB, the sales of all variants Pajero Sport in the first eight months this year reached 6205 units (retail). Contribution is dominated by variants 4×2 automatic transmission, manual and 75 percent (25 percent), 5207 units. While the 4×4 version, rather, to reach 998 units

In the medium SUV segment, Pajero competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Escape and Chevrolet Captiva. Other models in the category of passengers is the Mitsubishi Lancer (75 units), Maven (103 units) and Grandis (186 units).

Meanwhile, Jetstar Can & Deck L300 minibus, also classified as passenger vehicles. The two last models, each with 172 units and masiang big enough is L300 minibuses, 654 units.

Senior Unit Head, Marketing Division, KTB, Eiichi Koito added, until the end of the year Mitsubishi will continue to increase sales of 10,000 units through the passenger. If achieved, this amount will be the best achievement Mitsubishi after chance fell by only 0.4 percent gain in 2008.

“Apparently, the rest of this year, we will be able to achieve the target. Moreover Pajero Sport supplies from Thailand to normal,” Eiichi beber.

Ford Fiesta Sedan Marketed April 2011

August 24th, 2010

PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) has just launched its latest product the Fiesta hatchback in the arena of Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2010 final last July. April 2011, following the Fiesta sedan. Leak was delivered directly by the president director of FMI Will Angove in Thailand.

“We’re still focused on selling to model five-door (hatchback). The second quarter of next year a new type of sedan will be marketed,” said Will Angove on the sidelines of the Asean Region Fiesta test ride in Phuket, Thailand, yesterday.

Fiesta sedan will be offered in four types with the same two engine options like the hatchback model 1.4 liter and 1.6 liter. The unit also looks compact with a width and height the same, only with the addition of tails to the trunk. Dimensions, 4.291 mm, 1.722 and 1.454 to 1.496.

For a capacity of 1.4 liter engine offers maximum power 95 ps at 5750 rpm rotation and torque 126 N, at 4.200rpm. While the 1.6 liter 121 dk belching power at 6000 rpm and torque of 151 N at 4060 rpm.

Related features, almost no significant differences from previous models that have been marketed. Call it a voice command, ABS, dual SRS airbags up hill assists.

Regarding the price, said Will definitely more expensive than a hatchback. Because, the sedan has the luxury sales tax component (GOODS) is higher. “The difference in price between hatchback with a sedan could be around Rp20-40 million,” Will said.

For the 1.4-liter engine sedan type PPnBM bears 30 percent while only 10 percent of the hatchback. While the 1.6-liter hatchback taxed 20 percent and 40 percent of sedans reached.

Business Strategy Hyundai and Kia in the U.S.

August 23rd, 2010

South Korean car giants Hyundai and Kia trying to maintain their sales momentum in America, playing by the new segment. Moreover, the three brands that reach advantage, two of whom they held. Hence, they try to enter the upper class by offering products that more eye catching designs.

In addition to new products, also have a facelift, hoping to reach a different identity and consumers. “Hyundai is pursuing new buyers who are looking for quality and performance of the car. Two things that exist in the Honda and Toyota,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai’s U.S. sales boss.

Meanwhile, Kia more buyers chasing young age. Therefore, the vehicle can look stylish and fun to drive.

To that end, Hyundai Equus sedan has prepared a cost Rp 540 million and a sporty small car Veloster coupe. In addition, redesigning the Azera.

Who’s replacing Kia Rondo compact minivan with a high five-door car. This vehicle uses 130 Hyundai-selling platform in Europe. Just as Hyundai, Kia also redesigned the Cadenza to follow the success of Amanti.

Not only that, Kia is also a hybrid vehicle programs that are simmering.

Nissan Elgrand Rp900 Million Sale

August 20th, 2010

Toyota Alphard going to get a new competitor in the national market Nissan Elgrand next year. Because PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (MNI) has given the signal and proclaim Kompas.com already two weeks ago (Read: Nissan Elgrand Marketed first quarter 2011). But, do not know when and at what price.

In breaking fast together in Jakarta, Vice President of Sales & Marketing Director Teddy Irawan MNI marketed leaked about multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that. “It is estimated that between January and February with a price of around Rp900 million,” he said.

If Alphard, he continued, 2.4 L engine and the price of Rp1, 2 billion. “Medium Elgrand, with greater engine capacity, the price is cheaper. Yes, we shall see in the market,” said Teddy.

Sold well

In her native country of Japan, Elgrand sold well. Imagine, just also launched two weeks ago, is already booked luxury MPV 6386 units (as of 18 / 8). This amount far exceeding sales targets are set only Nissan 1900 units per month.

Elgrand offered in two engine choices. Both systems use automatic CVT-M6 transmission. The first model equipped with 3.5-liter VQ35DE engine (this is entered Indonesia) capable of delivering power in 6400 dk 280 rpm and maximum torque of 344 Nm at 4400 rpm. Second, carrying 2.5 liter QR25DE engine with 170 ability dk at 5600 rpm and torque of 245 Nm at 3900 rpm.

Some advantages include, Intelligent Cruise Control, ABS, VDC, airbags (including the SRS), the tire air pressure sensor, multi-function seats with foot rest, 11-inch monitors that can be folded and Private Theater System with Bose sound system 5.1 surround sound system.

Of total sales, best-selling Elgrand model sold in Japan is type 250Highway STAR that contributes to 45 percent with two-wheel drive system (74 percent). For color choices, Phantom Black with a seven-seat configuration is also the main choice with the composition of consumers each 44 percent and 74 percent.

Suzuki A-Star

August 19th, 2010

Market share leader and India’s largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSI) introduced the A-Star (when for the European market called Suzuki Alto) automatic transmission versions, Tuesday (08/17/2010). It was then, this little car dibanderol Rp84 million.

Same as manualnnya transmission version, the A-Star matic use KB-series engine capacity of 998 cc. There are four variants, A-Star Lxi, Vxi Star (manual and matic) and A-Star Zxi.

“Suzuki A-Star matic appeared, in addition to market development, as well as the ever increasing traffic congestion,” said General Manager of Marketing MSI.

Although these small vehicles, have many features for its class size. For ABS equipped Vxi variant and a height adjustable driver’s seat. While the variant Zxi, matic transmission equipped four teeth.

Problem machines, KB-Series 3-cylinder (reportedly, the same as the Nissan March which will be marketed in Indonesia) are already wearing MPFi system. Hence, Maruti claimed fuel consumption in the city can be 14 km per liter on the highway and 19 km per liter.

Wow, if signed in Indonesia is very suitable to penetrate so severe congestion. Especially if the price can be below 100 million, even without the ABS or the seats can be adjusted. Because, the little Suzuki circulating in Indonesia, Karimum Estilo and Splash (1200 cc) no matic.

New Motorcycle Test Spies YZR-M1

August 18th, 2010

Ben Spies has not been officially became the successor to Valentino Rossi’s factory Yamaha team in MotoGP in 2011 later. However, the United States are now pebalap Tech 3 Yamaha strengthen this already had the opportunity to test new motorcycle YZR-M1 version that will be used in the upcoming season, Monday (16/8/10), in Brno, Czech Republic.

Indications are increasingly stressed that the Superbike world champion Jorge Lorenzo will be a companion. In this session too, Lorenzo, which is closer to the MotoGP world title in 2010, tested a prototype motor, which in total clad in black

New Jazz X

August 13th, 2010

New Honda Jazz India launch of new generation, called Jazz X Grade. Changes seen in the interior and exterior design combined with a new wheel design.

Jazz may be the same shape with that in Indonesia. However, from behind the kitchen is piled hood runway capacity of 1198 cc four-cylinder VTEC technology is sustained and powerful 89 PS. Conditions are still the same machine when it first launched in June 2009.

The difference with the previous model, design grill and fog lights are the new Jazz. Continues, the color options increased by one, Rallye Red, White Tafetta than others, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire Beer, and Deep Blue.

The interior has two-tone colors (blue and black). At the rear there is a shelf. For driver comfort, adjustable seat height, while the audio system equipped with USB. So, if you want to hear music, live plug.

“We are delighted to add variants so that consumers have a choice with X Grade. This new variant looks more sporty exterior and interior look more charming and more enjoyable to drive,” said Tatsuya Natsume, Director of Marketing Honda India.