Daihatsu F-Concept is a concept vehicle aimed at the Indonesian market. This is the debut or the world premiere of the latest concept car, the Daihatsu is shown to the public. Another aspect that makes the F-body Concept soul closer to Indonesia, to design and engineering, included the role and the Indonesian people’s thoughts. “There are designers from Indonesia participated in Japan preparing for this vehicle,” said Yosuke Sakaguchi, Project Manager of Styling Div No. 1, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd..

Also described, design concepts, including dimensions, engine selection, and applications of vehicles, M-Concept is targeted as a replacement motorcycle. Same concept as outlined in the Tata Nano, but the format is different. If the Nano as a passenger car, the F-concept leads to a commercial. This can be seen from the shape.

Simply stylish
Daihatsu himself says, M-Concept is designed to answer the needs of the people of Indonesia for cheaper vehicles. Nevertheless, the appearance factor was not abandoned. Therefore, the appearance created quite stylish alias style. “Style is an important factor for the Indonesian people in determining or selecting a vehicle,” explained Daihatsu in the release, including for commercial vehicles.

F-Concept is a versatile vehicle. In addition as a means of everyday transportation, can also create a business or working up to recreation. Because of that, in a release that was distributed to reporters shown some of the alternative use of these vehicles, especially tanks behind him. Among other things, covered with canvas (soft top) and also plus Rugged box-type (normal flatbed). Maybe later be converted into a minibus, as the concept of Gran Max.

Supermini
F-Concept is very compact and can be told as a supermini. Length 2925 mm, width 1295 mm, and height of 1690 m with 1840 mm wheelbase. Tub size is not explained. While for the machines listed only 660cc, 3 cylinder inline. Using wheels and 155/70R13 tires.

Based on the specifications given, this vehicle, including agile and nimble use a small space. Section, swivel radius of 3.6 meters and a cabin can only be loaded two passengers. Vice President and Minister of Industry Boediono Moh S Hidayat could sit in it.

Cabin is also simple and very limited space (of course better than a motorcycle). To provide relief cabin space, placing Daihatsu designer gear shifting lever on the steering column and is in the middle of the dashboard (as if imposed, as a result become less artistic and instead added ribet). Daihatsu designers may try other alternatives?

Government Policy
The question arises, whether the M-Concept is soon realized to be low-cost car project Daihatsu in Indonesia? Previously, Amelia Tjandra, Marketing Director of Astra Daihatsu Motor, the plan depends on the policies made by the government.

“If the concept of eco-friendly cars or environmentally friendly, fuel economy, and small engines, a clear policy, we certainly can do it,” he asserted.
In this case, of course a variety of government support, for example, incentives in the form of various tax cuts so the price is really affordable or as expected under the community!
Moreover, this vehicle is targeted as a replacement motorcycle, other than as a family vehicle, also for business. In addition, with a concept like this, small and cheap transportation of Indonesia will be more humane!

Pride of GM products which go on sale to the public at the end of this year, the Chevrolet Vol, released at a price $ 41,000 (U.S.). Prices are quite expensive for the American public. For that also, in order to boost the production Volt, GM will also rent it out, $ 350 per month or Rp3, 1 million. Similarly announced Joel Ewanick, Vice President GM to the United States last Tuesday.
As a new-tech cars, American consumers try to compare the Volt with Nissan Leaf, a Japanese product that only relies on pure electric energy. Nissan itself – to boost the population and of course production – will also do the same strategy, Leaf renting cars to consumers who want to try it first. For this, Nissan offers a price of $ 349 per month rent.
Meanwhile, U.S. media reported, the GM will apply strategies to lower the down payment $ 2,500. Estimated retail price of this car down to $ 33,500 by using a federal tax credit of $ 7,500.
8 Years Warranty
Regarding the announcement of the selling price and rental Volt, an automotive analyst was quoted saying DetNews.com, retail prices must satisfy the consumer who is less comfortable buying a new car with an expensive price and use lithium-ion batteries. Therefore, to prove the greatness or the endurance of the battery and propulsion systems, manufacturers provide warranty of eight years or 160,000 km.
Volt price is U.S. $ 8,000 more expensive than the Nissan Leaf. Heavy work to be done to market GM cars, which should provide an explanation differences in the two types of cars to the U.S. consumer.
Leaf is a car that only rely on batteries and can only be used for a distance of 160 km for all the contents of the battery. While the Volt is only 64 km when using electric power, but can be extended up to 480 km with a gasoline engine.
“Strategies Volt, claiming his car better than a pure electric,” said Joel Ewanick. “People will be looking for a real car and do not want to go home late because must charge the car in the workplace,” he continued.
Volt gasoline engine began life after the stored energy of lithium-ion battery is reduced to 70 percent. Volt is actually a series hybrid car. To drive, the wheel is driven by electric motors only. While the gasoline engine is used as a generator or to charge the battery in order not to come up short.
Volt goes on sale later this year in Michigan, California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas and Washington DC before it is marketed nationally 12-18 months later.
Consumers in other states can be ordered from a dealer in one market that was launched, with the requirement to take his own unit. Facility rental is also only available in places or dealers who gets priority first launch. GM Volt plan to make 10 000 in 2011 and will be increased to 30.00 units.

Still remember the concept car Hyundai i-Flow (HED-7) has ever shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 some time ago? We’ve reviewed that many fascinating concepts to be displayed only once in a while and then sent to museums. Hyundai tends to create a draft to be produced with almost the exact same shape.

This reinforces the truth of the news circulating that says that the Hyundai i40 will be introduced in the form of four-door coupe. And according to Auto Express sources, the car will be based on i-Flow (HED-7) concept. He will compete with Volkswagen CC at a price of about U.S. $ 6,960.

Estimated to consist of engine choices diesel-powered 1.7-liter 115 hp and 140 hp, and 1.6-liter gasoline engine. The machines can be juxtaposed with six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic.

If indeed he used the design HED-7, in addition to its stunning design, he has an amazing aerodynamics fisiensi with figures 0.25 Cd (coefficient of drag). According to news circulating Hyundai four-door coupe will launch i40 in 2012.

After the BMW M5, Audi RS6 super sedan turn now stopped production. This was reported by several online automotive media. While the Audi did not provide an explanation of its product discontinuance plan on this one.

Explained also, Audi RS6 began to stop production at the end of the third quarter of this year. The car was first introduced April 2008 and performed with the estate or station wagon form.

Discontinued RS6 production only for a while. Will be back again as the A6 is scheduled to begin to make its debut early next year. The possibility was introduced at the Geneva car exhibition in 2011.

RS6 that will stop this, use a V10 engine, with a capacity of 5.0 liter, twin turbo 579 PS and generates 650 Nm of torque.

RS6 is one of the favorite cars of the modifier. Machine is equipped with 7 radiators and four electric cooling. With automatic transmission tiptronik, RS6 capable of doing sprints from 0-100 km in 4.6 seconds and 0-200 km only 12.7 seconds.
It is estimated that, for future generations, Audi will reduce the capacity of the machine, equipped with turbo V8. Or exactly like the BMW M5 and X6M against, using the 4.4-liter engine, 555PS V8 engine that produces power.

Last week BMW M5 E60 production stopped in anticipation F10M5 made under the Series-5 tebaru. which uses 5.0-liter engine, V10-powered 516 PS and 520 Nm of torque, far below the Audi RS6.

South Korean car maker CT & T did not want to miss tasting the electric car market which began to form in North America. They will invest 21 million U.S. dollars (USD 199.1 billion) to build small electric car assembly plant e-Zone in South Carolina.

Plant capacity 30 000 units per year. For the first phase, production will be at the level of 10,000 units with the help of 370 new workers.

CT & T plans to make happy torn South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, mainly related to the region used as a base for production of environmental friendly cars. Besides, the factory will certainly be improving the local economy.

“This vehicle is an excellent choice for work and play in the same area in a form that fits. The public the wrong idea of them expect the electric vehicle industry can provide the same thing with conventional cars. In fact, it is difficult to achieve on saving behavior,” said Artie Perry, Chief Operating Officer of 2AM (CT & T’s business partner), as reported auto evolution, yesterday.

This electric car will reportedly go on sale from the price of 13 000 U.S. dollars (USD 117.6 million) and targeting to the urban. Must not be the main speed in this vehicle because the maximum speed of just 68 km / h and can travel up to 107 km every time the battery is fully charged.

“When you’re working and have a fixed income, could not take the risk of having a vehicle that could be detrimental. The potential of this car market reached 38 million people today,” lid CEO of CT & T Joseph White.

Nissan launches new compact crossover, the All-New Juke 15 RX in Japan today. This vehicle will be marketed globally. Means the possibility of coming to Indonesia!

In Japan, Juke RX 15, in accordance with a capacity of 1.5 liter engine used, valued in attractive enough price. Cheapest ¥ 1,690,500 (Rp172 million) and the most expensive 1.79025 million (Rp182 million). Besides price, another interesting element of this car – other than appearance – is the fuel consumption. Nissan claims the fuel utilization of 19 km / liter! On the other hand, Juke buyers will also get tax rebates from the Government of Japan.

Double injector
Economical fuel consumption, low emission and of course the Juke looks different than an SUV or crossover that has been there all along, will be very interesting. Economizes fuel consumption is obtained thanks to HR15DE engine uses the latest technology of Nissan, which is a double injector (twin-injection). The result can be made closer to the cylinder and the results are much better. Machine capabilities are also highly qualified to produce energy, 84 kW (114PS) @ 6000 rpm.
As a multipurpose vehicle, Juke able to adapt so easily switch from the toll road to an increasingly jammed city streets. Section, set the engine torque is 150 Nm at 4000 rpm obtained. Another technology is Nissan’s Variable Valve Timing or call CVTC.
Later (autumn) will also marketed version of Juke with 1.6 liter engines (MR16 DDT), which is equipped with a turbocharger. His ability with the conventional 2.5-liter engine.

For transmission, the Nissan X-unite Tronic automatic transmission plus a very comfortable suspension. Nissan claims, acceleration ability Juke very steady, smooth, cool and fun stability encouraged speeding.

Interior
Equipped with “Intelligent Control Display” capable of serving various functions of information. Juke driver can easily operate the control panel to select the desired operation of three models: Normal, Sport and Evo-Drive.

Characteristic of this car is rear door handle of the “hidden” or installed on the rear door pillar. As a result, a versatile SUV has a round appearance from the outside similar to a sports kupe two doors.

Using headlamps are large and round. Rear combination lamps are also presenting a typical figure of Nissan sports car, Z, shaped like a boomerang shape. The performance interesting is the large fenders and rounded, making the compact SUV looks sturdy and macho.

Tire series was released Wrangler AT / SA that is claimed to have traction on wet roads as well as longer tread endurance 20 percent.

Goodyear Wrangler AT / SA is designed using layers of Dupont Kevlar and Silent Armor technologies that make no noise when being used on the highway.

This new formula was created specifically to meet the needs of SUV enthusiasts who want a good tire performance variations in terrain offroad and onroad.

Tests tires Goodyear also been carried out in two distinct fields. The result Wrangler AT / SA proved capable of having good traction during wet road conditions, the ability to throw mud well and optimal traction when worn across the offroad terrain.

And when worn on the highway, this hoe semi tires also do not generate annoying noise caused by DuPont Kevlar materials that specification has two steel belts of high pressure.

It serves as a barrier layer of sound that makes the trip seem more quiet. Moreover, tread pattern and the addition of the center line of tread also helps reduce noise during the trip.

There is no any information about the presence of Mercedes-Benz E-Class limousine. But the photographs of the car has been circulating in cyberspace.

Mercedes-Benz some time ago released a sketch photo E Class Binz limousine is the result of creation. Benz is a specialized company that modifies cars for special needs such as ambulances, hearses or the fire department.

Company based in Southern Germany was reported to have pocketed the permission of the Mercedes-Benz E Class to build a six-door version.

The length of the car is estimated at 5.98 meters or 1.11 meters longer than the Mercedes-Benz E Class standard.

Body size resulted in lengthening again managed two seats crammed in the cabin E Class. As of today, limousine can be climbed seven passengers that can be accessed through the sixth door.

Addition of two new door adds practicability access in and out of the passenger. Only Binz require rethinking bodywork.

House party modifications have considered the option of security equipment and additional comforts such as leather clad wall that can separate the driver and passenger space.

Affairs of the engine, this luxury limousine will be offered with a choice of three power sources, ie 350 CGI BlueEfficiency, E500 and E250 BlueEfficiency. Of the three has a top speed of 210 km / h, electronically limited.

Hybrid car becomes a popular vehicle nowadays. It is because this car does not release combustion gas that causes pollution. It surely becomes good news for our environment. Thousands of cars in big city have polluted the air. It is about time for us to care about our environment and use an eco friendly vehicle in our life.

Lexus co uk has big concern on eco friendly cars. Therefore, it has complete offers on hybrid car. It offers various hybrid cars which combine energy from electric and petrol power. This power combination makes these hybrid cars produce low gas emission, which is good for our environment. You can get different car models on this website such as the one with IS 250c. You are still able to get luxurious car with this hybrid system. All these cars use the same system on its machine, so all these choices are offered the same thing, eco friendly system on your ride.

All these Lexus cars are offered at reasonable price. This website provides complete information on each car that is offered on this website. It helps you to know the offer that matches to your need. Luxurious designs for these hybrid cars will be perfect for your daily ride. You can still enjoy luxurious ride while joining to the awareness on global warming.

Prius hybrid compact car, Toyota has become the pride of the top selling of 2009 in Japan. This is the first time the Prius such achievement since first launched in 1997.

According to analysts in Tokyo, the success of the Prius can not be separated from the factors that provided incentives for the Japanese government fuel efficient cars and environmentally friendly.

Triple
Prius sales in Japan during 2009 was almost 3 times the previous year, ie 208,876 units, according to data released by Japan Automobile Dealers Assocication (Jada).

This is for the first time the Prius also beat Suzuki Wagon R, a small car with the most sales for 5 consecutive years in the country are the Rising Sun. Other models also defeated the Prius was the Honda Fit (in Indonesia known as the Jazz).

Stimulus Japanese government introduced last year to make the Prius buyers can save up to 394,500 yen or approximately USD 40 million for the cheapest version. However, once government incentives ended on September 30 last year, Prius sales also fell.

Prius Gen-3 is sold at 2.05 million yen (USD 200 million) and 3.27 million yen (USD 327 million) with fuel consumption 7 percent more efficient than previous models. Claim Toyota Pirus fuel consumption in accordance with the standard test in the country, 38 km / liter.

Prestige Symbols
Many big Japanese car owners to replace its luxury vehicles, such as the Mark X and Crown with the Prius, said Hiromi Inoue, Manager of Tokyo Toyopet, dealer with the biggest sales of Toyota hybrid in Japan.

Hybrid car has become a symbol of prestige in Japan. “With hybrids, they do not need to lose prestige, although to use a car with a smaller size,” he said.
Also described, for sale Prius, Toyota has lowered the price to 12 percent in order to compete with the Honda Insight. As a result, Toyota earned a profit now only 200,000 yen per unit of the Prius.

From the sale of Crown, Toyota’s gain 1 million yen and the Lexus LS sedan 2 million yen. The statement was made by Koji Endo, Managing Director of Research in Tokyo. In the meantime, Takanori Yokoi did not want to tell the Prius profitable.

One Trillion Yen
Toyota has spent 1 trillion yen to develop hybrid cars that started in the 1990s. The company had benefited from the Prius Gen-3.
Toyota targets sales of 1 million hybrid cars per year between 2010 and 2020. All the models have a hybrid version from 2020 until 2030.

Meanwhile, the number three producer of Japanese cars, Nissan will also introduce fuel efficient car that potentially undermine the Prius. Meanwhile, Honda plans to introduce two more hybrid models this year.

Car sales in Japan during December and up 37 percent, increase for 5 consecutive months of falling since August 2009. However, sales for 2009 is lower than the 9.1 percent the year before