Automotive News - Why is this Indian Motor Best-Selling in the World?

Factory motorcycle from India, Bajaj Auto Ltd.. announced the sale achievement of Bajaj Discover as the best-selling motorcycle in the world. It's based on sales data as of September 2012.

Achieving this,  Bajaj Discover shift the position of Hero Splendor, which has occupied the first position in the motorcycle world. In September 2012, recorded sales of 122 968 Bajaj Discover motorcycle.

Sales are driven by the recent launch Discover 125 ST in July 2012, which contributed to the total sales of 35,000 units during September 2012.

These results make Bajaj Auto over 35 percent market share in commuter segment. Bajaj Discover first launched in 2004.

"Discover is a success story for Bajaj in terms of technology and marketing. Discover 125 ST getting tremendous response in the three months after the launch of the new type. We plan to continue this leadership in the coming months with a focus on sharpening Discover value brand," said K Srinivas, Bajaj Auto President Motorcycle Business in his press conference, Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

Bajaj Auto has a portfolio of strong brands of motorcycles in the global market. Pulsar and Discover brands cumulative sales have exceeded five million unit sales during the year 2011-2012.

Discover approaching 1.5 million units. In the same period, exports of Bajaj Auto to sell as many as 1.27 million units. Boxer became the largest selling brand in Africa and the Pulsar 135LS is included in the ranks of the highest selling products in a number of Latin American countries.

Bajaj Auto position as the market leader in 12 countries of the 35 countries export destination. Besides, Bajaj Auto also has a 47 per cent stake in KTM Power Sports AG of Austria.

The Company currently holds 10 percent market share in the global motorcycle market. And, targeting sales of 4.5 million motorcycles globally with a target market share of 30 percent in the financial year 2012-2013. viva

Automotive News - Suzuki Launches Competitor Scoopy and Fino

PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) officially launches its newest style automatic retro scooter, Suzuki Let's, at the Swiss Bell Hotel, Mangga Besar, Central Jakarta.

Scooter is touted as a competitor to the Yamaha Fino and Scoopy Honda's men and women target consumers  aged 20-25 years. With an empty weight of 90 kg, Suzuki claimed Let's is lightest in its class.

Although this year motorcycle market decreased, but remained optimistic with Suzuki Motor Let's fuel injection scooter sales  prior to the facility after the sale.

"We have held training service 55 times for tools injection at various dealers and authorized workshops Suzuki in Indonesia, so the facility aftersales will be given to the customers well," said President Director of SIS, Akira Utsumi at the launch of Suzuki Let's, at the Swiss Bell Hotel Mangga Besar, Jakarta, Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

Suzuki claims that Suzuki Let's a sporty scooter fashion in Indonesia that uses fuel injection technology. Therefore Suzuki Let's believed to be more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient.

Judging from its scooter also has a body mounted type with blue lens and light Automatic Head-On, the rear lamp design is inspired from Suzuki Hayabusa 1300R moge which gives the impression of sporty and ergonomic.

Suzuki Let's come in two color variants Sporty Let's Color and Premium Let's Color. Let's Sporty Color priced at Rp13, 95 million, while Premium Let's  Color Rp14, 1 million, all prices on-the-road in Jakarta.

Suzuki Let's Sporty Color with three color options, namely Sporty Sparkling Green, Cool Blue Sporty and Active Sporty Red. Let's Premium Color also offered three colors, namely Metro Premium White, Premium Spicy Pink, Premium Prestige Black. viva

Automotive News - Use Injection Technology, Suzuki Heat Competition

Not only Honda and Yamaha factory intends to use all of its products with injection technology. Suzuki launched the automatic retro fuel injection scooter Tuesday afternoon has been preparing all dealers with injection technology.

According to President Director Indomobil Suzuki Sales (SIS), Akira Utsumi, Suzuki has provided training for the mechanics to study the injection technology problem.

"We've been training as much as 55 times, and have 950 Suzuki dealers equipped with injection systems," Akira said, at the launch of Let's Suzuki in Swiss Bell Hotel, Mangga Besar, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

By carrying out the injection technology, Suzuki believes, all products can be more economical in terms of fuel and environmentally friendly.

Not only that, before launching Let's Suzuki, SIS also on a few weeks ago has launched Suzuki Inazuma using injection technology. viva

Celebrity Car - Expensive & Sexy Cars Collections of Britney Spears

U.S. pop singer, Britney Spears poorer now choosing a more environmentally friendly cars as a daily ride.

Reported by the Daily Mail, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 the singer who is now aged 30 years, was caught on camera several times always use mini type car, the Smart berkelir white, with a black six-wheel crossbar.

Previously, the widow of two children also often use a row of premium cars like the Roadster, Mercedes-Benz SL65 and a CLK350, even the British small car MINI Cooper.

Smart is an environmentally friendly car for nearly 85 percent of the car can be recycled, such as body panels to the batteries.

Smart is still a brother with Mercedess-Benz is the smallest car with two seats. The car is based on Boblingn, Germany was capable of racing up to 130 km / h. viva

Automotive News - BEAT Injection Anti Flood, What is the secret?

All New Beat PGM-FI launched Astra Honda Motor (AHM) on 11 October, is not only fuel efficient but also anti-flood.

Therefore, automatic motor has electrical systems such as batteries or a battery that is now changing its position at the bottom. As a result, it remains secure even if submerged in water.

According to Edhi Sarwono, of the Technical Training Department AHM, although the position of the battery All New Beat PGM-FI can be considered low, if submerged in water or flood position, electrical automatic motor it will not be problematic.

"Despite the floods, such as standing water in excess of 30 cm, this bike will not die or shorting," said Edhi, Saturday, October 27, 2012.

Because, he continued, the battery is protected by a cover, in which the cover can function like a dipper.

"If the scoop behind and put in the water, of course it will not be wet. Thing also happened on the position of the battery. Though already wet, the battery is still going on," he said.

Despite not going to die or shorting, if the electricity is generated aki All New Beat PGM-FI dangerous?

"It will not be dangerous, because of the power generated is only 12 volts. So, suppose there are only fish near the battery is still on, the fish would not die," he said.

In addition to fuel injection technology has brought, significant changes also occurred in the design and ample luggage capacity, which is about 11.2 liters.

"We deliberately move the battery at the bottom to give keleluasan baggage," Edhi said. viva

Automotive News - Six Most Memorable New Car

The high grade automotive market in the premium sedan, making the world automobile manufacturers helped improve many of its products with advantages.

In 2013, some new cars are ready to come to the consumer with many advantages and a myriad of advanced features. Like the Nissan GT-R, lisrtik cars and plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma to the Honda Fit EV.

There are also some new cars with a few changes like the Cadillac ATS, Porsche Boxter and 911, to the Jaguar XJ Supersport.

But Forbes magazine has several considerations to make a new sedan is very impressive. This car is assessed from various angles, ranging from increasing quality, fun factor, highly innovative technologies or can be seen from the overall design of the car.

Here's the latest list of 6 impressive sedan in 2013 according to Forbes magazine:

1. BMW ActiveHybrid 3
2. BMW X1 xDriver281
3. Cadillac ATS
4. Cadillac XTS
5. Lexus GS350 F Sport
6. Scion FR-S.viva

Automotive News - New look Honda Jazz, What is interesting?

Japanese car manufacturer, Honda showcased the latest variant of its flagship hatchback, the Honda Fit or Honda Jazz Twist Twist 2013 2013 in the event the Sao Paulo Motor Show 2012, Brazil.

Reported by Autocar.co.uk, Tuesday, October 23, 2012, this car has more sporty look with a touch of crossover style design.

It is seen from the number of changes from the standard version, such as a new grille, roof rails usage, underbody protection, and new wheels.

For the cabin was also not spared from the new touch, one of which uses a proprietary material in the seat.

Fit Twist was developed by Honda R & D team of Brazil, and is scheduled to go on sale to the Brazilian market at the beginning of next month. viva

Automotive News - This Car Can Prevent Wrinkles

Women today, increasingly spoiled by technology. With driving, sit in the car, the skin can undergo treatment. As the technology in She's Honda Fit.

Honda, Japan's leading car manufacturer, is releasing a special car for women. Not to favor machines or technical features, but Plasmacluster air conditioning system which is claimed to keep the skin moist. The effect is, prevent wrinkles appear faster.

This car, as reported by the Daily Mail, also has anti-UV glass coating, thereby protecting the skin from sun exposure maximum. The design is pretty sweet, not only pink on the outside but also the steering wheel, seats and dashboard.

You are interested in buying? Unfortunately, this car is only sold in Japan at a price of U.S. $ 17,500 or Rp168 million. Not only Honda makes cars that are designed specifically for women.

Earlier, in 1995, Chrysler released the Dodge LaFemme, the car is equipped with a storage bag and hat. Then in 2000, Ford made a prototype, named Windstar minivan. The car is equipped with washing machines, vacuum cleaners and microwave. viva

Automotive News - Cheap car from Europe Continent

Not only Asia, Africa, and South America are now being focused with a small car, cheap, and fuel efficient. Cheap car was going to enliven the European automotive market.

Romanian car manufacturer, for example. They will launch a low-cost car in developed countries such as the UK and several European countries.

The car is the Dacia Sandero 2013. Reported by the Daily Mail, Thursday, October 25, 2012, cheap cars are planned to be sold early next year.

The price given starting from the lowest type of 5995 pounds (Rp93 million), medium gain 600 pounds sterling (Rp9, 3 million), and the highest was 7995 pounds (Rp124 million).

Facilities provided are various. Lowest type equipped 15-inch alloy wheels, power steering, radio and speakers.

For medium, a CD radio with remote control, USB and AUX input, Bluetooth, Central lock, Electric front windows as well.

While the highest variant features air conditioning, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, cruise control and electric rear windows.

In addition, the highest version also features steering wheel that can be adjusted as desired, CD, MP3, Radio, 4 speakers and other advanced features.

This car is also equipped with security systems, such as anti-lock braking system ABS brakes with Emergency Brake Assist, Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control, as well as front and side air bags.

Capacity five-passenger car is equipped with a 1.2 liter 16 V, capable of producing up to 75 hp. The engine was mated to a manual 5 manual transmission.

Dacia Sandero can accelerate from 0-100 km in 14.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 157 km. While the emission levels of 135g/km achieved. viva

Automotive News - Ford Close Three Plant in Europe

Ford Motor Co. announced it will reduce production capacity in Europe by 18 percent, or 355,000 vehicles, and cut 6200 workers to bring back corporate profits.

As reported Autonews, Saturday, October 27, 2012, the U.S. automaker's efforts to restructure by closing three manufacturing facilities in Europe this would save the annual cost of U.S. $ 450 million to U.S. $ 500 million.

Ford's business in Europe continues to lose money during the crisis. Losses estimated to reach U.S. $ 1.5 billion during 2012, up from an initial estimate that only U.S. $ 1 billion.

In a statement, Ford plans to close two facilities in the UK next year. The assembly plant in Southampton, which makes the model minibus, and a stamping plant in Dagenham. Closing the two factories will terminate 1,400 workers.

Ford also announced it would end production at its assembly plant in Genk, Belgium, at the end of 2014. This plant closure will cut 4300 workers.

Termination will add a long list of corporate layoffs in the region. Previously, the car manufacturer has laid off 500 salaried workers largely through voluntary programs.

Ford said, despite losses in Europe, the company still posted a profit. Closing the factory just to increase by 6-8 percent operating margin.

Ford's global net profit of U.S. $ 1.04 billion in the second quarter, down from U.S. $ 2.40 billion during the same quarter last year. Ford said it suffered losses of U.S. $ 400 million in Europe during the second quarter. viva

Automotive News - Etios, Toyota Superhero to Fight Brio & Mirage

Besides Noah, Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) is also ready to thrust new car hatchback type, namely Etios. This car will compete with the Honda Brio and Mitsubishi Mirage comes first present.

Cars worth Rp140 million is equipped with engine capacity of 1,300 cc. Etios is marketed in Indonesia is likely to have different specifications than those already marketed in Brazil and Thailand.

This car is equipped with ABS, EBD, and dualSRS-airbag. Toyota preparing TRD version is equipped with aerokit that looks sporty.

Toyota's own party do not want to give perjelasan related to it. However, a source in the TAM said the car will be assembled in the country.

The plan of this car will be produced at Toyota's plant in Falkirk, West Java. For the Indonesian market, Toyota gives its own name for the Etios. viva

Automotive Show - Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012

Automotive exhibition titled Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012 held in Moscow, Russia, August 29-September 9, 2012. Automakers from around the world presented their latest products in the event. See the video here. (Photo: REUTERS) viva

Automotive Show - Event the Sao Paulo Motor Show 2012 enliven By Neymar

The company introduced the world's auto giants are the latest car models at affordable prices that cater to emerging markets, one of which is Brazil. The event was also enlivened by the presence of the land of Samba football star, Neymar. Photo: REUTERS / Paulo viva

 

 

 

 

New look Honda Jazz, What is interesting?

Japanese car manufacturer, Honda showcased the latest variant of its flagship hatchback, the Honda Fit or Honda Jazz Twist 2013 in the event the Sao Paulo Motor Show 2012, Brazil.

Reported by Autocar.co.uk, Tuesday, October 23, 2012, this car has more sporty look with a touch of crossover style design.

It is seen from the number of changes from the standard version, such as a new grille, roof rails usage, underbody protection, and new wheels.

For the cabin was also not spared from the new touch, one of which uses a proprietary material in the seat.

Fit Twist was developed by Honda R & D team of Brazil, and is scheduled to go on sale to the Brazilian market at the beginning of next month.viva

New Trendy Car - VW Taigun

Based on the underpinnings of the up! hatchback, Volkswagen has revealed the Taigun concept at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil

New Design Car - New VW Beetle Design

VW Beetle is a compact car manufactured by Volkswagen. This car has many names in many countries, such as the frog (Indonesia), Bug (UK) Käfer (German), Vocho, Coccinelle, fusca and Maggiolino. VW Beetle was first produced in 1938 in the Nazi era. In 2012, Volkswagen re-produce the third generation of the VW Beetle. Although the number of modifications made to this product, but the typical VW Beetle still looks strong. viva

Wonderful Luxury Car - Jaguar XK (X150)

The Jaguar XK (project code X150) is the second generation of the Jaguar XK grand tourer from Jaguar Cars. The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the first generation's 4.2 V8 engine. The XK convertible was unveiled in 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A facelifted XK was launched in 2009 with a new 5.0 L V8 engine.

The X150 design was based on Advanced Lightweight Coupé (ALC) which was first seen at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The designer, Ian Callum, was also responsible for the Aston Martin DB7 and Vanquish coupés. The new XK's grille is inspired by that of the 1961 Jaguar E-Type.

The XK received a facelift in 2009 (known as 2010 models in the US) with minor alterations to front and rear lighting and bumper designs, together with the introduction of a new 5.0 L V8 for both the naturally aspirated XK and the supercharged XKR. The interior also received some changes, in particular the introduction of the XF style rotary gear selector mated to the new ZF automatic transmission.

The range was extended in 2011 with the introduction of the new XKR-S at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring an upgraded XKR engine producing 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp) and torque of 680 N·m (502 lb·ft). The XKR-S badge was first used on the 2008 special edition XK. Jaguar claimed that this new version is the fastest production Jaguar ever, a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h) and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.2 seconds (0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds).

The XK received a second facelift in 2011 with new front bumper and light design and was presented at the New York Auto Show as a 2012 model.