New Chevrolet Spark Sign Pempek City

PT GM Autoworld Indonesia (gmai) more aggressively expand its marketing network standard 3S (sales, service, spare parts) by adding one more, Chevrolet Surya in Palembang, South Sumatra. This is the 39th and dealers are under the ownership of PT Surya Putra Sriwijaya previously held by PT Citra Buana Motor.

Mukiat Affairs, gmai Managing Director recline fully to the Chevrolet Surya Palembang (CSP). "Every company has policies and strategies for each. Together we as the Chevrolet Surya Palembang ATPM developing the Chevrolet brand in South Sumatra," said Mukiat in his official statement received Kompas.com, today.

Sariajani Anwar, Director of CSP added, it will ensure continued success in the City Pempek Chevrolet. "Importantly, we are ready to serve customers Chevrolet, both in terms of sales, service and supply spare parts. Supported by a good working team and have been training by gmai operational standards that apply," Anwar beber.

Simultaneously, gmai also launched the All New Chevrolet Spark engine capacity of 1200 cc. City car became the latest weapon in addition gmai Captiva, Lova, and Cruze.

Kia Visto Support Dutch National Team

Artha Utama Nindya from Jakarta so lucky. Kia Visto modified by the color orange as a form of support for the Netherlands in the World Cup is not in vain. team and early in the final day against Spain to win the world title in 2010.

Rombokan Like what he did to the South Korean city car that? Color red car that had been converted into three-quarters of an orange body - starting from the bottom of the door down - combined with white. In order to exactly match the color of the shirt worn Wesley Sneijder et al, Mariono from Auto Source to do it through several stages.

So, after the original paint scraped paint primer and then given didempul and in-epoxy. Furthermore, given that silver base paint according to color orange Mariono appear. Done that, and overlaid with gold paint. The goal, in the past that gives color stripping and then closed (masking effect), just after it was painted orange color is added with xerallic to emit light when stung by the sun.

Artha not limited form of support to the body color. Try the lyrics into the cabin, the interior color is also orange and white using MB-Tech Camaro materials. Then, the same pattern with a soccer ball stitching.

Level of difficulty when sewing pattern hexagon ball model. "Create a hexagon print first and then stitched using the machine," explained Mariono.

Display the front wheel camber angle oblique extreme, so the attention. mariono according to 18-inch alloy wheels can enter. IBHS be over-fenders, in addition to custom swing arm and sokbreker. Plate can be tilted plus 4-5 cm at the camber holder that serves as the cradle tomorrow. bottom welded to die tomorrow.

Yamaha Tripped Problem In America

Recall that only the dominant problems struck the car, two wheels in there that is affected. This time it happened to Yamaha in North America should call for perebaikan on the model YZF-R6 moge production in 2006 until 2010. Total quite a lot, 54 000 units.

Yamaha-party states, the recall done because of abnormalities on the front side reflector motorcycle. This makes the unit did not meet the safety standards of the regulations of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, which regulates about 108 numbers lamp, reflector devices, and other ancillary equipment.

As reported by autoevolution.com, this condition potentially reduce motorist vision. So that is very dangerous to motorists will cause accidents.

Notice consumers have started to do the manufacturing and repair, without cost, or free. The repair process will start rolling August 11, 2010 and is expected to be completed in the shortest possible time.

Foot Pedestrian Detection For Volvo S60

Famous Swedish car manufacturer known for its safety technology, Volvo, now transplanting sophisticated technology that can detect pedestrians in one of its newest product, S60.

That system is called the "Pedestrian Detection with full Auto-Brake." That is, the system will detect or confirm the existence of a pedestrian crossing in front of the car. Furthermore, if the driver does not have time to brake, the system automatically stop the car. According to Volvo, the performance is guaranteed safe technology. So also the quality and performance.

Radar & Camera
Pedestrian safety is a major element in its product research Volvo, S60 kupe four doors. Technology development including the use of two wide-angle mode radar units are assembled on the front grille and a camera mounted on the side rearview mirror. The two "eyes" are then connected to a central control unit.

Radar detects any object in front of the car and determine its distance from the vehicle, while the camera "to ensure" type object.

"Detecting pedestrians with a high enough level of reliability is a very complex challenge," said Thomas Broberg, Volvo's Senior Safety Advisor. Section, so that the automatic brake to work, it needs the certainty of object from the radar and cameras.

"Technology innovation is programmed to track the movement of pedestrians and calculate whether he stepped to the front of the car or menjuah," he explained. The system can also detect and determine Penjalan foot adults or children based on height, above 80 cm.

When the system is activated, the audio sound will come out, blinking red lights on the windshield (HUD system) and immediately activated the brakes a bit. If the driver does not act, directly activated the brake fully and automatically.

The system can avoid tabrakand with Penjalan at speeds 34 km / hr. At high speeds, reduced vehicle speed as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of collision. Volvo said that if kcepatan half of the 48 km / h, the risk of fatal reduced to 20 percent. In certain conditions can reach 85 percent.

Other security systems for the S60 is warning motorists (reminding already tired and the concentration was broken), Blind Spot Information, bi-xenon headlights and a warning is active when moving lanes.

Toyota Etios Launched In December

Toyota Motor Corp. or the TMC has decided to introduce a small car, Etios, the fastest this year as well. This information is conveyed by Hiroshi Nakagawa, Director of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Manager, the company that worked with Kirloskar Group.

"Etios will be launched next December or January if not next year, for the Indian market. Just then the target will be determined, all will be exported," said Nakagawa quoted by Press Trust of India.

Nakagawa expressed, for the first year, sales of 70,000 units targeted Etios. Meanwhile, he had not leaked the information the official price of the vehicle.

In addition, there is also another question: which would be launched Etios it tangible or hacthback sedan? However, if we listen to the words above, "small car", then it is probable that comes out is the hatchback version.

Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience 2010: The Greatness of Technology Exploitation

The more sophisticated the car and the increasing features, making it easier for drivers to face various situations and everyday driving conditions. In fact, for a premium brand like Mercedes-Benz, all of which are not expected to be achieved.

Because, not all owners of Mercedes-Benz could learn or try interesting features that are included in the car. In fact, most top models are filled with a variety of features to ease the driver, car owner left entirely to the driver. In the hands of drivers, these advanced features are also not being utilized.

Prove Direct
Now, with the background tersebutlah, Mercedes-Benz on a regular basis, annually held event called "Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience." Year it was held in the international circuit, Sentul from July 31 to August 8, 2010. First introduced in 2007.

Participants, Mercedes-Benz dealer, community owners, automotive journalists and owners of Mercedes-Benz. While the instructors who train the participants to introduce or exploit the ability of Mercedes-Benz is a professional instructor from Germany, namely Matthias Kleinmichel, Violetta Weykopf and Wim Daems and Axel Aldenhoven.

To determine the ability of various products Mercedes-Benz, driving himself a journalist asked, among other things a few laps around the Sentul circuit, slalom, braking suddenly until tested in the off-road SUV. purpose, to prove directly Mercedes-Benz features designed for the safety of drivers and passengers.

Vehicles used, all variants of the C-Class and E-Class (the latest version of the CGI engine), S500, GL350 CDI, G300CDI, E63AMG and ML350.

"We want people, especially owners of Mercedes-Benz felt the direct results of the Mercedes-Benz innovations, mainly with safety technology," explained President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Indonesia, Rudi Borgeinheimer in sambuatan written.

Safety features that directly tried and felt mamanfaatkannnya is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ABS, Brake Assist, anti-skid, Electronic Traction System (ETS), Presafe, Adaptive Braking etc. alinnya. Especially for an SUV - using simulated off-road - Down Hill tested the ability of the Speed Regulator (DSR), 4-ESP, 4-ETS, rising with decreasing angle of 45 degrees. Work also proved limited slip differential (LSD) when the car slid on the slope with one or more wheels lifted.

Especially for off-road experience gained eksotifk. "The car is capable, but people lose their nerve when he saw rise and derived a very sharp," comments a few fellow journalists after trying Mercedes-Benz SUV stopped on the incline angle of 45 degrees and then have to go again.

"We want to prove, the ability of Mercedes-Benz SUVs, despite using standard tires (not off-road), was able to do an extreme job," explained Violletta Weykopf, who happened to be trainers KOMPAS.com group.

Added, as this event is also held in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Participants are given a certificate sebabagai evidence already this training.

Parking Rate Increase, To Fish In Murky Waters

Rate increase plan that gets parking manager associations voiced a strong reaction from industry players for motor vehicles, especially motorcycles. "The proposed tariff increase twice as illogical. It's the same with the fish in murky waters," said Dyonisius Beti, President Director of PT Yamaha Motor Kencana Indonesia (YMKI) when talking with Kompas.com, a few days ago.

By Dyon, there is a good solution without having to raise rates. The manager can hold the insurance company with the burden of monthly premiums. That way, managers can set the upper limit or a maximum of one unit replacement funds lost an average price of a vehicle.

"If you set a maximum of Rp100 million funding responsibility, while the price of an average unit motorcycle Rp12 million, meant to cover multiple units. It's very, very light installments per month, far above the manager of parking revenue. Also at the official parking lot- , losing the bike is very rare, "Dyon beber.

Dyon continued, increase parking rates in the Capital did not have siginifkan impact on the automotive industry. Just added burden to the general public. "You just have to win-win solution, not only burden the public with higher prices. There should be improvement of the service," explained Dyon.

Parking rate increase plan in Jakarta because pascaputusan triggered the Supreme Court who refused to Judicial Review (PK), No. 124 PK/PDT/2007 by PT Securindo Packatama Indonesia (SPI) on 21 April 2010 then.

At that time, PT SPI, manager of parking proposed at the 2007 PK associated with the decision of the Supreme Court in an appeal hearing which won Anny R Gultom consumer lawsuit in 2005. Mandate of the Supreme Court's decision mentions PK managers should pay loss or damage to vehicles in the parking area official.

DKI Jakarta Provincial Government approved the car is missing in the official parking area must be replaced. The local government will incorporate clauses park managers need to replace vehicles lost in the revised regulation of parking manager in Jakarta.

Related to this issue, Chairman of Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) Sudirman Maman Rusdi tend to soften. "This problem would not reactive Gaikindo first. Government must be to disseminate to the public what causes this tariff increase. Let's see what kind of impact you later," explained Sudirman.

hree Models Of Yamaha Anyar After Idul Fitri Shown

Honda launched the aggressive steps the three latest products, Scoopy, PCX, and Revo AT Techno in the last two months, returned olehYamaha. Garputala brand will also introduce three products Anyar, namely Byson, Lexam, and Scorpio facelift after Lebaran September.

"Byson will slide first, exactly after Lebaran," said Paul Sugih Firmanto, Promotion and General Manager of PT Yamaha Motor Kencana Motorsport Indonesia, in Jakarta, last night.

After following Byson Lexam (duck transmit matic = betik). Motor sport type (Byson) and the new betik could look directly at the factory Kompas.com PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing, Pulo Ginger - Pulogadung, East Jakarta, a few weeks ago. Both units were parked facing each other and are still covered with black tarp.

To Lexam, Yamaha offers different characteristics with the competitors. If Honda Revo more on the Techno AT ducks in matikkan (fixed rear brake with the brake pedal like a duck before), while Lexam pegoperasian both brakes (front and rear) are at the handlebars. Then that will be marketed later Lexam injection but not the carburetor.

In addition, Yamaha is also still had a Scorpio who has a new look aka facelift. It is said that variants in the sports segment will be launched before the Crash of Jakarta Motorcycle Show (Shoot), November.

Mercedes SLK Reinforce Orange Character

AMG body kit version 2 was applied to the Mercedes SLK has multiple aliases is nothing special. Indeed become more ferocious appearance, but his character is not sharp roadster. Incidentally the owner of Mercedes-Benz SLK 200K 2005 who did not want to mention who he has a trick to strengthen the character or appearance of the sedan kupenya so eye catching.

With the help of Eric from home modifications Autoversion, they redesigned the front bumper are added to the custom lips follow the original contour AMG bumper. Then, at the bottom of the grille, his lips curve fitted. Left and right side made more inward.

To his side skirts also redesigned by adding a custom lips that still follow the curve AMG side skirts. At first sight, between the side skirts and lips like a fuse.

This is where the line is still a car that looks more ferocious and eye catching. However, the application of paint is selected only the important details. No lag, detail fin "Fin" in a custom hood made of fiberglass that was painted orange.

Also included on the wheel lip. Here's the four wheel Mercy DPE R05 wheels wearing Signature Edition 19x size (8.5 +10) inches above classified boards. It's just that orange color is not painted, but covered with stickers.

Cheap Velg and Tire Packages And Create Panels Freed

Your car has been modified out, unfortunately if the seat was not replaced. Incidentally Autodistro outlets in Cipete, South Jakarta, had a set priced RECARO which USD 22 million. If curious,

Here, there are carbon panels for the Honda Freed. Total of nine items can be redeemed at a price of Rp 1.25 million.

Create a Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris and Avanza, the Nissan Livina and Daihatsu Xenia, there are attractive offers from outlets Autoplus (Jalan Pluit Permai Raya No. 33, Tel: 08,557,866,123. Package crossbar five replica SSR wheels 17x7 inch ring wrapped with 205/45R17 tires Pirelli Dragon . This package is normally valued USD 8.8 million, then reduced so Rp 6.6 million and restricted stock.

For those who like music, ya no bids subwoofer XV-4112W Diablo Venom combined orange on the frame, so it looks dynamic. If the receiving power from the power, the Diablo is capable of spraying up to 147 dB sound.

In the UK, Buy Electric Car Can Discount USD $ 70.2 Million

If Indonesia is to imitate the steps the British Government, may echo "Eco-Technology Motoring" which became the theme of the IIMS will sound loud. Imagine, The Queen's State government provide incentives for electric cars sale discounts up to 5000 pounds, or USD 70.2 million.

This policy is expected to stimulate public interest in the UK to opt for environmentally friendly cars. Throughout the year, funds have been allocated £ 43 million (USD 604.1 mylar) to realize the direct endorsement.

"Coalition taken by the government showed strong commitment to low emissions. The goal, reducing climate change and energy supply more secure," said British Transport Minister Philip Hammond, as reported by autoevolution, yesterday.

This situation, he added, will further expand business opportunities in the UK electric car market. It would also make English the state leader in promoting environmentally friendly automotive industry.

"We will continue to monitor the incentives provided on a regular basis and ensure the British public still get competitive pricing and the taxpayers get better value. The plan will be rolled out beginning in January 2012," added Hammond.

Well, one of the manufacturers who will have many opportunities from this government support, not the other, is Nissan. Leaf, as a prime manufacturer of electric cars is expected to have a good market because it is sold at USD 337 million after cutting the price.

Want To Secure The Fuel Problem ?

Lately, concern car owners, especially those that use premium fuel, gasoline spread because of the possibility of sediment that causes the car stalled. In order to prevent it, Suwaji Wirjono, aftersales director of PT GM Autoworld Indonesia (gmai), giving tips.

He suggested that users take care of vehicle parts on a regular basis. Drain fuel tank at least six months. At most, once a year. We suggest that the process is also accompanied by cleaning the filter.

"For the filter, cleaned every 15,000 km. In addition, the injector needs to be cleaned every 20 000 km and fill the gas tank is always paid attention to," he advised.

If a half, then it should not have to immediately fill the air. Rust on the tank can occur because of the air. Vehicle owners should also choose a refueling station that has been trusted in general.

Audi A8 Sign In Home, A1 Later First

Has not ended in 2010, PT Garuda Mataram Motors (GMM) have started to square off for next year. ATPM Audi A8 is planning to include the beginning of 2011. Luxury sedan that will compete with the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class which had already entered into the national market. A8 in their home country, Germany, the newly produced September 2010.

"Many are asking. Sure, we've got a plan, hopefully get in early next year," said Imelda Muhidin, Genaral Manager of GMM in IIMS, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Friday (30 / 7).

From the data obtained Kompas.com, will be equipped Audi A8 4.2 L FSI V8 engine, which has the power 372 PS. Despite great effort, this new engine can reduce fuel consumption up to 15 percent.

In addition, other new feature is the ability of high-level Internet connectivity can connect to various electronic devices. In fact, Audi claims the A8 is the first car in the world that offers a hotspot or wireless LAN (WLAN) Internet access to the factory default.

"For the price there is no information. What is certain, this market segment is very niche and limited in number," said Imelda.

Principal party is also preparing the world's first hatchback Audi A1. This product manufacturers deliberately created to boost global sales of the brand's berlambang four symmetrical rings. But, as car manufacturers still seem to GMM dissuade this model in the Indonesian market.

"If for A1 we have not got a plan and still focus on strengthening the image of a premium in Indonesia," Imelda beber.

Meanwhile, an eight-day exhibition in IIMS (30 / 7), Audi managed to sell as many as 23 units. If parsed, sales domiasi obtained from 2.0 L Q5 model sold five units, A4 1.8 L (5 units), A5 2.0 L (5), the Q7 3.0 L (3) and A6 3.0 L ( 1).

GMM Ration ultrapremium R8 V10 model which cost Rp 5.3 billion, as much as two units have been purchased consumer. However, the presence of the unit must wait until next year until the available units.

Imelda states, until the sixth day of the exhibition, GMM has surpassed total sales in IIMS 2009 that only 15 units. She believed, the target can be achieved sales of 30 units.

Apparently, Skids Transformers Robot Made Indonesia

If you ever watched the Transformers movie, there's a green robot named Skids. Now, robots are present at IIMS 2010 event in booth mejeng JIExpo and GM Autoworld Indonesia. And you'd think it was imported straight from America.

Apparently, the robot was made by the son of Skids Transformers Indonesia. Happened to meet with Martin, Account Director of the Bermuda Communication, which makes Skids with the team.

We were more surprised again when Martin mentioned the long process of manufacture. "Only a month," he said. He was silent when asked about the cost of manufacture. Before worked with his team, he had offered it to vendors. However, all capable of doing the fastest three months.

Martin explains, the team that makes Skids divided into several sections. "Starting from the framework of iron, fiber, resin, and finishing. It all amounted to about 15 people, has been included with the project leader," he added.

He admits, the hardest part when making the robot is part of the head because a lot of small trinkets.

Driving Obama's Own Chevrolet Volt

President Obama is driving his own car as far as 40 feet or 12 meters! That's what happened last Friday, when he visited the future of the product manufacturer General Motors, Chevrolet Volt in Hammtramck, Detroit, Michigan, United States. Although GM said Obama runs his own driving as far as 12 meters, he admitted to only run the Chevrolet Volt as far as three meters.

It was not easy for Obama to drive a car. For that, he must obtain permission from the guards, the Secret Service. Until now, Obama just sit in a special car disupir presidency and it everywhere.

At the factory, so to see Obama driving a Volt will appear black. In other cases, the committee also had no preparation. Finally guards allow the president to drive a car after the Secret Service had consulted with the White House press secretary, Robert Gibbs. Terms of the Secret Service, the car driven by the President must have the air bag (airbag). Apparently, Volt is equipped with eight air valves.

To the reporters and workers who visited the factory, Gibbs said, the President drove the car itself is a remarkable thing. "There has never happened before," explains Gibbs. Last time, Obama was driving his own car four months ago in the Secret Service training facility.

When visiting a factory in Hammtramck Volt, Obama also explained that he used Cadillac limousines, as well as factory assembled.

"Now, I must explain to you who saw me driving myself Volt. Hanya3 meters. They did not allow me to drive any further, "said Obama. "Cadillac, which I also made here. I obtained permission from the Secret Service and felt it a bit, "he added.

Besides the factory Chevrolet Volt, Friday and Obama also visited the Chrysler plant in Jefferson. Both the United States car companies are getting help from the U.S. government because of financial difficulties. Meanwhile, GM is up to now, 61 percent of its shares are still owned by the U.S. government, aka the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs).