So the City Car Honda Jazz Top

So the City Car Honda Jazz Top

New York: Honda Jazz re-elected as the best brand City Car category in the Top Brand Award 2012 organized by Marketing Magazine and Frontier Consulting Group, in Jakarta February 7, 2012. The award is the fifth in a row for Honda Jazz since 2008 until now.

Top Brand is the highest award in the field of brand, is only given to brands that have managed to reach the top in three categories, namely mind share or position a brand in the minds of consumers, market share or brand positioning based on usage by consumers, and the commitment share the position brand based on consumer desire to use it again in the future.

The assessment is carried out through a nationwide research by Frontier Consulting Group in six major cities, namely Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar, and involved 3600 respondents. The methodology used in this research is a direct interview using a questionnaire as data collection instruments.

According to Marketing & After Sales Service Director PT Honda Prospect Motor Jonfis Fandy, Honda Jazz master key to the success of the market is the use of a good strategy to increase awareness and brand image Honda Jazz in the eyes of consumers.

"One of the strategies that brought Honda to maintain that success is a product innovation. Not only through advertising, but the proof of excellence in the various events are held like a real racing and Honda Jazz Speed ​​Challenge GT Car in Sentul, Jazz Tuning Contest modifications race, endurance race and so on, "said Fandy Jonfis in a press release received Liputan6.com recently.

Since its launch in 2004, Honda Jazz hatchback continue to dominate markets in Indonesia to gain market share by 32 percent last throughout 2011. In addition, the benefits of Honda Jazz is the most comprehensive features and the highest level of security comes with six stars of the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) is the highest result ever achieved by a class of hatchback cars.

Honda Jazz is known for fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly emissions levels that meet Euro 4 standards. Even the All New Honda Jazz has proved his achievement by winning 37 awards from various awards in Indonesia, both as the best model, model of customer satisfaction to join. (BJK / MEL)
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Mitsubishi Motors in Europe Roll Mat

Mitsubishi Motors in Europe Roll Mat

Tokyo: Japanese auto manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors will end production in Europe, the Netherlands. Closure plan at the end of the year was announced by the Mitsubishi on Monday (6/2).

Mitsubishi plant in one of the European region will be closed because it can only produce as many as 40,000 units a year. And the fiscal income of less than 20 percent of the company's sales target for Europe to produce 220 ​​000 units.

The company instead will focus its resources in developing countries, where production costs are lower. In addition, Mitsubishi is also planning to increase exports from Thailand bound Europe, having opened a new plant in the country in March.

Mitsubishi Motors will also start talks with the Dutch government about the possibility of selling the plant and transfer the 1500 workers. (TNT / ANS / NHK)
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Spread wings in Asia, VW Malaysia Aim

Spread wings in Asia, VW Malaysia Aim

Frankfurt: Volkswagen is in talks with counterparts from Malaysia, DRB-HICOM. The main agenda of the talks is to expand cooperation and increase the presence of the German car maker in Southeast Asia. Thus DowJones Newswires reported on Thursday (2/2).

Citing sources close to the situation, the news agency said the VW, the second largest car maker in the world, has sent several top-level executives to Malaysia to enter into direct talks on expansion of cooperation with DRB-HICOM there.

DRB-HICOM has recently acquired a majority stake Malaysian national carmaker, Proton. One possibility for VW to take over the production capacity at the Proton plant in Tanjung Malim is very underutilized and make Malaysia a center of production for the whole region.

In return, Volkswagen may DRB-HICOM backed plans to make Proton more competitive by leveraging its global engineering network and has long experience of operating in emerging markets like China and Brazil.

When contacted by AFP, VW does not deny the report. However, the VW says that they are constantly looking for growth opportunities around the world with Asia as its main objective.

Sitting on a pile of cash amounting to 21 billion euros or the equivalent of U.S. $ 28 billion, VW has initiated a program expansion, buy a luxury sports car maker Porsche, giant truck maker MAN and a minority stake in Suzuki. (ANS / Ant)
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U.S. Court Fines Honda Rp 89 Million

U.S. Court Fines Honda Rp 89 Million

California: State Courts, California, United States decided the Japanese car company, Honda, was fined $ 9,900, or about USD 89 million. Cause, a consumer feels cheated by Honda ad.

The incident began when she feels the fuel used Hybrid cars are not economical in accordance with the published advertisements. Consumers claim that the performance of the car use less fuel than 60% of what Honda diklankan. So that was launched in the pages of NHK, Thursday (2/2).

In its ruling on Wednesday (1/2), the Court in Los Angeles ordered the company to pay nearly U.S. $ 9,900 dollars for damages suffered by the owner of Honda Civic 2006 to cover the excess money spent on fuel.

Meanwhile, Honda has denied it. According to the Japanese car giant, it depends on customer usage and the need for standards of official government agencies on a high mileage engine. To that end, Honda plans to appeal to the court.

This case came to public attention in the U.S.. The reason this case includes the usual case, but U.S. courts instead decide quickly with a fairly small fines. (MEL)
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Car sales in the U.S. increased

Car sales in the U.S. increased

Washington DC: Sales of new cars, including Japanese cars in the United States at the beginning of this year increased. This suggests the production of Japanese cars have been recovered abroad. Earlier, Japan's auto production has decreased due to the tsunami disaster last March 2011.

From the survey results for the U.S. marketing company in January 2012, sales of new cars in the Superpower it reached 913 200. This figure increased 11.4 percent from a year earlier.

Honda car sales increased by 8.8 percent from a year ago, which is about 83 000 units. While Toyota's sales rose 7.5 percent to around 124 500 units and Nissan rose 10.4 percent to around 79 300 units.

While U.S. car sales remain stable and South Korea, except for General Motors is down by 6.1 percent. Ford U.S. sales rose 7.3 percent. While Hyundai from South Korea rose 14.7 percent. (NHK / BOG)
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Nissan 370Z Marketed June 2012

Nissan 370Z Marketed June 2012

With the appearance of bright colors, the latest revision of the current issue of car 2013 Nissan 370Z will be launched to all dealers in the United States starting next June. Debut the car was introduced to the public in the "Chicago Auto Show 2012", some time ago.

Insideline.com quoted as saying on Tuesday (7/2), Nissan will offer a series of Z with the coupe and roadster models, and model performance-tuned Nismo Z. Most of the visual changes to the 370 Coupe and Roadster (not for the Nismo Z) is focused on the refreshment front, which is equipped with LED daytime lights.

For the 370Z Coupe, the car also gets a new tire. In the sport package, the model was fitted with a Euro-tuned shock and new alloy wheels 19-inch, and red brake calipers. Two exterior colors, magma red and midnight blue, will be available specifically for the 370Z Coupe and Roadster models.

Meanwhile, the Nismo Z will be equipped with the new bose premium audio package, with two additional speakers and two subwoofers, premium gun-metallic alloy 19-inch dark, and brake hose GT-R style. However, the Nissan has not released an official price list for all models. (SHA)
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Five Main Rival Lorenzo in 2012 Season

Five Main Rival Lorenzo in 2012 Season

Jorge Lorenzo of course tried to retake the crown this year's MotoGP championship. In this effort, the Spanish rider said there are five main rivals should he conquered to become champions.

"There are many rivals, Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, also Spies," said Lorenzo responded to reporters' questions on the show "Meet and Greet with Jorge Lorezo at Plaza Epicentrum, Brass, South Jakarta, Friday (13/1/2012 ) night. However, Lorenzo admitted very enthusiastic immediately following the 2012 season with a premiere at the Sepang test schedule is scheduled to end January. Using the new engine 1.000cc, Lorenzo ready to release his best this year.

When asked about his chances to win this season, Lorenzo said, "I do not know ... maybe," he said briefly.

familiar

Ben Spies as teammate Lorenzo at Lorenzo assessed as Yamaha Factory rider high potential. Over time, Lorenzo also claimed more familiar with Spies to compete together in this season.


"Our relationship is very harmonious. He is very talented, he was increasingly competitive every year. I want to continue to be in front of him, but it will not be easy," beber Lorenzo.
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French duo of Peterhansel and Despres on the verge of Champions

French duo of Peterhansel and Despres on the verge of Champions

France would be a big party in the Dakar rally scene in 2012 with a route malignant Argentina, Chile, and Peru as far as 15,000 km ending 15 January (tomorrow morning Indonesian time). Stephane Peterhansel in the car continued to widen the distance to be 42 minutes with teammate Nani Roma, was in the bike category, Cyril Despres (fellow countrymen Peterhansel) behind the lead and the lead 11 minutes more than Coma seuisai undergo a special route 13 on Saturday (14 / 1 / 2012)

Stay completing one particular route, it seems Perhansel will add a collection of his victory in the Dakar for the 10th time, after a rally driver MINI team won the trajectory of the 13. While serving the route from Nasca to Pisco as far as 275 miles he recorded a fastest time of 3 hours 9 minutes 47 seconds and teammate menggunguli Rome 22 minutes 57 seconds to finish seventh. Behind Peterehansel appear racer Toyota De Villiers of South Africa.

Peterhansel admitted that the route is not a target to win. "Most major, trying to avoid the pitfalls, especially when trapped in pasri yesterday," he commented. Admittedly, this route heaviest of all existing routes in the dunes and we try to go with the wind pressure is below normal.

"Today is one of the most difficult stages I've ever experienced. I try to avoid motor nyang participants fell in front of me, instead ended up in the hole. Luckily there Ricardo dos Santos, who kept me out," said Roman.

While in the motorcycle category dominated participants Helder Rodrigues of Portugal who clocked three hours 21 minutes 16 seconds. Participants who ride Yamaha is only 47 seconds ahead of Despres.

Despite finishing second, Despres was on the verge of victory. Because, the time difference with the previous Goma 2 minutes adrift, is now away so 11 minutes 03 seconds. keungulan due to navigational errors committed in the hills Coma market. Only serious technical problems or have an accident that would release the champion who was in his grasp.

"I struggled throughout the rally and has got what I want at any time. I am happy to be in second place today," said the champion of the Dakar 2005, 2007, and 2010 are saddened to learn teammate Coma lost.

Goma that the error navigation commented, "I started very fast, as fast as I could because I knew it would be difficult to continue to lead the rally," he said. He admitted to getting lost at kilometer 207. Then, at 25 miles on route SS came to technical problems that have slowed.

Is the Dakar will end with a big surprise? Or, France celebrated the great victory.



Results Motor Route 13
1 Helder Rodrigues (POR) 3:21:16
2 Cyril Despres (FRA) 3:22:03 +47
3 Jordi Viladoms (ESP) 3:24:16 +03:00
4 Joan Barreda Bort (ESP) 3:26:29 +05:13
5 Paulo Goncalves (POR) 3:27:02 +05:46
6 Pal Anders Ullevalseter (NOR) 3:27:11 +05:55
7 Botturi Alessandro (ITA) 3:27:48 +06:32
8 Frans Verhoeven (NED) 3:27:54 +06:38
9 Ruben Faria (POR) 3:28:22 +07:06
10 Daniel Schroder (GER) 3:29:30 +08:14

Standings to route 13
1 Cyril Despres 19:01:54
Marc Coma + 2 11:03
Helder Rodrigues 1:11:27 3 +
Jordi Viladoms 1:41:12 4 +
5 Stefan Svitko + 1:49:36
Pal Anders Ullevalseter + 6 2:15:47
Gerard Farres + 7 2:16:12
Alessandro Botturi 3:00:44 8 +
Olivier Pain + 9 3:18:46
10 + 3:24:37 Felipe Zanol

Results Car Route 13
1 Stéphane Peterhansel (FRA) 3:09:47
2 Giniel de Villiers (RSA) 3:18:16 +08:29
3 Leonid Novitskiy (RUS) 3:22:42 +12:55
4 Carlos Sousa (POR) 3:23:26 +13:39
5 Lucio Ezequiel Alvarez (ARG) 3:24:44 +14:57
6 Ricardo Dos Santos (POR) 3:24:51 +15:04
7 Nani Roma (ESP) 3:32:44 +22:57
8 Jean de Azevedo (BRA) 3:34:19 +24:32
9 Alexander Mironenko (RUS) 3:41:57 +32:10
10 Robby Gordon (USA) 3:45:58 +36:11

Standings cars to route 13
1 Stéphane Peterhansel 14:28:51
Nani Roma 2 + 42:57
Giniel de Villiers + 3 1:15:09
Leonid Novitskiy 2:12:56 4 +
Robby Gordon + 5 2:20:05
Lucio Ezequiel Alvarez + 6 4:07:03
Carlos Sousa 4:32:00 7 +
8 Ricardo Dos Santos + 5:06:09
9 Bernhard ten Brinke + 5:11:41
10 + 7:02:12 Krzystof Holowczyc

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Get To Know The Booth Babes Of The Detroit Auto Show

While there may be babes at CES, part of their appearance is dictated by what they are promoting. No matter what, a model will always look sexier standing next to a $100,000 car than promoting 4G connectivity.

During our time at the Detroit Auto Show over the last few days, the cars were definitely not close to being our only focus.

Each manufacturer also brings along a bevy of beautiful women who are intended to draw attention to their latest cars. In our experience, they draw some attention to the cars and way more to themselves.

Often referred to as booth babes, show models, or booth professionals, these models vary in demeanor from silent to incredibly knowledgeable on their subject, but they are all wonderful to be around and even better to look at.

The Motor City, beautiful women, and hot new cars is a very special combination that only happens once a year.

Full disclosure: We would not be able to attend without Ford, who offered to fly us to Detroit and grant us access to the show as well as their design studios
fr: http://www.businessinsider.com/booth-babes-detroit-2012-1

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Japan Will Be The Production Of Hybrid Engines In The U.S.

Tokyo: in the competition, the company's car production continued vigorous attempts to produce a sophisticated car. No exception for Honda, car companies will start production of Japan's hybrid engines in Indiana, United States. So that is offered in the pages of NHK, Tuesday (10/1).

President Director Takanobu Ito said, Honda also plans to produce hybrid sports car at Honda's plant in Ohio. Previously, this model of sports car was unveiled at the auto show America, Monday (9/1).

Lately, companies working to produce his car Japan car outside. This is because the value of currency trading, the Yen was Japan soared, so that it can be profitable investments Japan abroad.

Earlier, Toyota already makes hybrid cars abroad, including in the United States.(RZK-NHK=http://otomotif.liputan6.com/read/371691/jepang-akan-produksi-mesin-hybrid-di-as)

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Mercedes-Benz Pull thousands of cars in South Korea

Mercedes-Benz Pull thousands of cars in South Korea

Mercedes-Benz Korea plans to "recall" or interesting as much as diesel car unit at 2,270 Korea South due to a faulty fuel filters in five model diesel car. So the statement of the Ministry of land, transport and Marine South Korea on Sunday (8/1).

As quoted by Xinhua, the cars will be drawn including 549 unit from C220CDI production model from January 3, 2007 and December 15, 2008, 717 E220CDI units from July 4, 2006 and January 15, 2009, 529 units of ML280CDI period, April 18, 2006 and March 18, 2009, 554 ML300CDI units from July 15, 2009 and April 6, 2011 and 75 units of S350BLUETEC period of August 5, 2010 and February 2, 2011.

The owner of the damaged vehicles can contact the service center operated by Mercedes-Benz Korea to free repair starting Monday, while the owners are already fixing his car early may apply to change the cost of repairs to reimburse them. (JAY/MEL) (http://otomotif.liputan6.com/read/371323/mercedesbenz-tarik-ribuan-mobil-di-korsel)

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Mercedes-Nissan Joint Engine Production

Berlin: one of the automotive giant, Nissan Japan and Germany, luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, on Sunday announced yesterday cooperation to produce the engine in the United States. This project is considered to be the largest project with them outside of Europe. Japan reported the site Today, Monday (9/1).

Mercedes-Nissan together will produce four-cylinder petrol engine of the Mercedes-Benz that will be done in an assembly plant in Decherd, the southern part of the State of Tennessee, USA. Production is expected to begin in 2014, with 250 thousand engines help to produce them.

Daimler and Nissan also has partnered with car manufacturers, Renault France for over a decade, and has already announced in the spring of 2010 that they will cooperate on the development of compact cars.(ADO)
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Safe Driving When Rainy Season

Safe Driving When Rainy Season

Rainfall began often, lately. Do not let bad weather is to disrupt your routine. Well, for users of the car here are some tips when driving in the rain delivered by the Garda Oto.

speed
Maintain a steady pace, according to ambient conditions and safe visibility. Notice the way we want to pass, if there's a puddle of water or the other.

Engine speed (RPM)
When the rain and the road uphill, do not be too deep pressing the gas pedal, always use low engine speed to maintain optimum wheel traction. For gasoline engines, keep the rounds at 2500 rpm and 1800 rpm for diesel. This is done so that the car was slidding.

light
Discharge times of heavy rain, do not hesitate to turn the main lights (day time) or small lights to raise awareness around our vehicle. Do not use the hazards! These lights will only interfere with other drivers, especially if you want to turn. Direction of the car unpredictable because Sein did not work. These lights are only used in emergency situations!

brake
Note the brake distance. When it rains, the car needs a longer distance to be slowed down its speed. If it usually takes two seconds distance with the vehicle in front, try to multiply two to four seconds to extend the braking distance.

pool
Do not drag in puddles (thin ones) in order to avoid the effect of "hidroplaning" where there is no traction between tires because of a layer of asphalt with water. If this happens, the car may lose control and lives at stake!

Also avoid standing water whose height one inch from automobile exhaust. If it remains desperate, the water would make the strike and damage the engine.

customer
Especially for customers Garda Oto and need help emergency services Garda Oto, can directly contact the Garda alert via telephone 75 900. This service is valid 24 hours. Garda Oto also offers comprehensive protection with guaranteed flood, earthquake, hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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Ertiga, Fight Weight Avanza-Xenia Introduced in India

Ertiga, Fight Weight Avanza-Xenia Introduced in India

New Delhi, KompasOtomotif - In India it is still considered a new MPV! But in Indonesia, would be opposed to heavy Ertiga duet Avanza-Xenia. It can be seen from the dimensions and Suzuki engines selected for this MPV. In fact it could be, too menyosor Kijang Innova. Because the shorter Ertiga dimensions 220 mm (22 cm) and 55 mm width is smaller than Innova.

Ertiga the launch today in India - at first appeared as a MPV concept at the Auto Expo New Delhi in 2010 called the RIII - get great attention from the automotive media of India. Understandably, this is the debut Ertiga in the world and will become Suzuki's global product.

Machine
In India, Ertiga offered with two engines. The first 1.3-liter Multijet diesel engine supplied by Fiat. The ability of this engine produces power and torque of 88 PS@4.000rpm Nm@1.750 200 rpm with fuel consumption of 20.77 km per liter (kpl).

The second engine, 1.4 liters of gasoline used for Ertiga marketed in Indonesia) to produce power and torque of 94 PS@6.000rpm Nm@4.000 130 rpm. Ability is greater than the Avanza 1.3 liter or Xenia (92 PS @ 6, 000 rpm, 11.9 rpm kg-m@4.400), but under the Avanza 1.5 liter engine capacity (109 rpm PS@6.000 , torque kg-m@4.400 14.4 rpm).

Special gasoline engine, the fuel consumption is estimated to 10-12 kpl. However, Maruti claims 16 kpl.

Interior
Design houses assessed large wheel similar to a commercial vehicle. Designed body with an integrated bumper. Of the several media reports India, interior Ertiga including relief for seven passengers. Access into and out of the second and third row seats (rear) that can be folded.

Dashboard similar to the Swift model, but the brighter color (beige). Version of the top tire and rim mounted 15 inches.

Steering wheel design featured with three bars, equipped with electric power steering (EPS), tilt steering, double blower air-conditioning, an audio unit with a USB connection, the audio button on the steering wheel, keyless entry and central lock. To the suspension, its base equal to Swift, McPherson strut.

Although introduced today, but it was only launched officially went on sale late March and early April 2012.

Dimension
Length: 4265 mm
Width: 1695 mm
Height: 1685 mm
Wheelbase: 2740 mm (10 mm shorter than the Kijang Innova)

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Rely Hyundai Veloster Turbo at NAIAS

Rely Hyundai Veloster Turbo at NAIAS

Seoul, KompasOtomotif - Finally, Hyundai harness exhibition "North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012" in Detroit, mid-January to introduce Veloster turbo version that will be a competitor Volkswagen GTI, Mini Cooper S and Honda Civic Si. Kok, berseterunya with three products?

Veloster Turbo is classified as a compact sport because it has a maximum power of 200 PS, 201 PS precisely, the results of the 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine is turbocharged inline. Without the turbo, maximum power 138 PS Veloster only. The great power it was moved by two transmission options, namely the manual six-speed manual and fully automatic with double clutch 6. Claimed, fuel consumption reaches 11.5 km / liter.

In terms of appearance, the figure of Turbo Veloster more ferocious because of the strong line indentation on the design front side, plus a hexagonal grille design with the center there is a wind vent. Plus, the rear dibalur black matte finish. The impression is reinforced again in the sporting rear bumper with diffuser and twin exhaust in the middle. The roof is dominated by glass (panoramic roof) that is divided into 2 parts.

Graphite interior space blends colors Black and blue accents. Semi-bucket seats made ​​of leather with the words arise 'Turbo' on the back. For features, many additions to the Veloster Turbo compared to the standard variant. Such as voice control, rear camera, parking sensors and navigation.

In terms of connectivity and entertainment data are available for smart mobile phone with the name of Pandora, iPod connection, USB, Video-in. The sound quality is also enhanced by the addition of Dimension Premium Audio system is a 450-watt, 8 speakers, a subwoofer and external amplifier.

Marketing this product will begin no sooner this summer.

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Products Cheap Cars for Rp 39.99 million per unit.

Jakarta - In 2012 staying digadang momentum going into the presence of locally made cars in the national automotive market. One local car player, PT Jaya Gasindo Super Hornet automobile manufacturers will be introducing products cheap cars for Rp 39.99 million per unit.

CEO of PT Jaya Koentjoro Super Gasindo Njoto say still keep the 'tongkrongan' car production. But he confirmed that it will launch in January 2012.

"In January 2012 would I laws, launch, car extraordinary cheapness of USD 39.99 million, with a capacity of 650 cc," said Koentjoro to detikFinance, Friday (12/23/2011)

He added that it was setting up the infrastructure for car sales that reportedly have the incentive of this government. He is optimistic Hornet cars will be produced as many as 600 units per month for the initial phase.

Previously the Ministry of Industry supports pengembangkan cheap public transport vehicles for rural communities in 2012. Rencanananya budget prepared to streamline the program amounted to Rp 144 billion.

Development of cheap cars is promoting energy-efficient cars and friendly environment at an affordable price (low-cost green car / LCGC).

The Government supports the development of program plans for a cheap car that is priced segment of the farmers a maximum of Rp 50 million per unit and $ 85 million per unit for the general segment. Especially for the segment of Rp 50 million the government set up a car manufacturer PT INKA GEA and PT Jaya Gasindo Super Hornet car manufacturers.

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