Ford Ranger 'Killed'

After 30 years in the automotive world, the legendary American vehicle pickup, Ford Ranger, eventually have to 'close ages'. Ford plans to halt production of the Ranger in the United States, beginning December 22, 2011

Reported Huffington Post and Inquisitr.com, Monday, December 19, 2011, Twin Cities factory in St. Petersburg. Paul, Minnesota where the Ranger is produced to witness the end of this adventurous car.

Ford has made about 7 million Ranger since it was first launched in 1982. Ford did not officially announce who the successor Ranger in the United States. However, fuel efficient pickup, which is often used for malignant field, would be replaced by the F-150.

Sales of Ford Ranger does not always run smoothly, even declined in recent years. However, discontinuation of the Ford Ranger in the United States, did not make the existence of a pick-up is also missing in some other countries, like Indonesia.

"Termination only for Ranger production in the United States alone, whereas in other countries still produced. Even in the next year, Ford had already prepared the latest generation Ranger. Specifications Ford Ranger in each country is different. Ranger is manufactured in Thailand, in contrast to the exist in the United States, "said Communications Director, Ford Motor Indonesia, Kartika Leah VIVAnews.com Indra when contacted on Monday evening December 19, 2011.

source: vivanews

Nissan Juke most popular in IIMS 2011

Nissan's efforts to bring Juke IIMS 2011 was not in vain. 5-passenger crossover successfully won the title of this latest car to join the largest automotive exhibition in Indonesia.

Nissan won the popular vote 26.6 percent of the survey conducted Dyandra Promosindo as the organizers of 1,500 visitors. The second position is achieved by the Toyota Fortuner which won 16.34 percent of votes, and the Honda Jazz in third place with 16.3 percent.

Meanwhile, for the category of exhibition booth with an area of ​​700 square meters to the bottom, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle managed to become the favorite followed by Hyundai and Kia Mobil Indonesia.

In the category of booth size 700 square feet to 1,000 square feet, the BMW was in first position, followed by Mazda and Isuzu. As Toyota has become the most favorite for the size of 1,000 square feet to the top, followed by Honda and Nissan.

Source: kompas.com

Capirossi Not Interested with World Superbike

Italian rider, Loris Capirossi, is expected to choose to retire at the end of 2011, rather than follow in the footsteps of fellow veterans of other riders, like Max Biaggi, Carlos Checa and Marco Melandri, who switches from MotoGP to World Superbike.

Pramac Ducati rider will make an announcement about his future during the GP of the Czech Republic in mid-August. However, Capirossi had indicated would not move to World Superbike. Two weeks ago at Laguna Seca, United States, recently noted the appearance Capirossi to-322 in the Grand Prix arena. After that, he wants to enjoy a short summer vacation (the past two weeks), before talking about his plans.

To the MCN, 38-year-old rider, who suffered a nightmare in the 2011 season because only single entry from the top 10 ten series dilakoni, said: "Some of the teams interested in me to move to World Superbike, but I really do not interested. My dream is to continue in MotoGP or may stop, I do not know. when back in Brno, I would say something because at this point the motor is not very competitive and we experience any difficulties.

"I really do not enjoy the ride and this year when it seems we always have problems. This is a
good time to understand what I would do in the future. After 22 season with many victories and
podiums, I do not have anything to show anyone about my potential. I just want a good bike and
enjoy the races again. "

source:MCN

Yamaha will launch a new Skutik 2012 in India

Factory Yamaha ready issued a new scooter in 2012. This scooter will be placed as an entry level scooter.

But it will not happen in Indonesia. Because Yamaha is preparing his new scooter for the Indian market to be issued at the Delhi Auto Show 2012.

This motor will be manufactured at the factory Yamaha in Surajpur plant in Uttar Pradesh with 100 million rupees of investment funds.

"Scooter market in India is huge and we want to be strong. Now we are preparing to launch a scooter here in 2012," said CEO and Managing Director of Yamaha Motor India Pvt Ltd Hiroyuki Suzuki as quoted by Economic Times.

Yamaha reluctant to reveal to appearance and specifications of the motor, the man who once held the Yamaha operating in Indonesia is only to say that the last bike Yamaha is a leading edge motor design.

Yamaha also hope with the launch of the product itself is able to repeat the success when bringing Yamaha scooter market in Indonesia to master first. "It will be more focused as a personal commuter, with stylish design and smart as Yamaha motorcycles are sold here," he explained.

"In Indonesia, Yamaha's market share reached around 46 percent, close to Honda. I want that to happen in India," he added.

In India, the scooter market in 2010 rose 50.54 percent and is now approximately 19.6 million units which is still dominated by Honda and local Indian players like TVS and Hero Honda. To increase the capacity to compete with opponents that investment funds were used to increase production, especially in the production of body parts.

Thus, in 2011 Yamaha predict could produce 5 million motorcycles. 3.5 million motorcycles for the Indian market and the remainder for export. Up from the acquisition last year were at 3.8 million units. 2.5 million for India and 1.3 million for export.

Yamaha also says keen to launch the electric motor in the land of Bollywood is to meet the high demand.

source: detik.com

Hyundai H800 will beat Tata Nano

Hyundai prepare low cost car

Hyundai is preparing a super car Hyundai H800 cheap to compete head-to-head with Tata Nano in India. This vehicle is the spec down from Santro so that a given price to the consumer no more than 3 lakh rupees (Rp. 57.4 million) per unit.

Hyundai's small car market is quite successful in India. With the H800 which is anticipated in the market, Hyundai's answer to consumers who have not been too familiar with what it looks like a cheap car. Thus, the opportunity to compete with the existing still wide open.

H800 uses 800 cc petrol engine with three cylinders. In addition to cheap, Hyundai is very concerned with safety standards, durability, and fuel efficiency.

Source : rushlane

Supercar Porsche 2012

War car supercar in the global marketplace increasingly heated. If Hyundai is poised with a weapon, Porsche did not want to miss. Car manufacturer from Stuttgart is reportedly preparing a Porsche GT engine in front and will be launched between 2014 or 2015.

Porsche GT Coupe call this as a new generation of so-called 928 or 929. This supercar will be competing with DN9 Aston Martin, Bentley Continental and Ferrari California. At the same time, Porsche also prepared a short chassis as the GT coupe Panamera next generation.

Interestingly, Juliana Cho, a student who has graduated from a program of vehicle design at the Royal College of Art, had a hand in developing the ideas of design 929, although he was under the strict supervision of Porsche's design boss Michael Mauer.

"Currently, there are no plans to give birth Panamera" facelift ". We hope, they immediately create a second generation," said the source of the Porsche.

source: autocar

Anti car bombs for Pippa Middleton

After her sister's wedding, Pippa Middleton as not free from public attention. Worried about his safety, Pippa Middleton given a 'gift' from the parents of a car antibom.

As reported by The Sun, Tuesday (06/28/2011), unlike Kate Middleton is getting full protection from the police, Pippa as susceptible to interference.

Therefore, Pippa's father is rich, ie, Michael Middleton was thinking about buying a bulletproof car. Whether it's a BMW or Audi. Which would cost a fortune, reaching 95,000 pounds.

They say the car will have a bullet-proof window and a sophisticated tire that makes the car can go though the tires blow out (run flat tire).

Middleton family apparently worried about their child become a terrorist target or even the fans are too obsessive.

"The car was later Pippa will have the most advanced security systems, including bulletproof plate and antibom," said one source at the Middleton family.

Trial Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2012

A Mercedes A-Class was caught on camera when tested in Europe. But do not mention the name of the place test the latest models of the A-Class's.

But you will not be surprised if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class this time not a A-Class is never presented as the latest model of the A-Class 3-door at the Shanghai Auto Show a few months ago.

As reported by Autocar, Tuesday (21/06/2011) Mercedes-Benz A-Class is currently adopting the 5-door. His form is clearly different from the version 3 door.

This was reinforced by the statement the Head of Mercedes-Benz designers, namely that mention Gorden Wagener is not a fantasy if present Mercedes-Benz A-Class 5 door.

Moreover, he said that Mercy will be many changes to the A-Class, especially on the side of the bumper, grilee, side glass.

Currently Mercy A-Class is inspired from Mercy F800. The model is considered as a Mercedes with a futuristic appearance. Even the other models would look old when juxtaposed with Mercy F800.

Not yet clear which engines will be used at Mercy A-Class and when the car is launched into the market. But it's rumored new car will use a machine with a capacity of 2,000 cc four-cylinder power technology BlueEFFICIENCY with 210 hp.

Suzuki Wagon R Become Best Selling Car in Japan

Small cars can be a best-selling car in Japan. Suzuki Wagon R into the country's best-selling car in May 2011 then.

So far, hybrid cars Toyota Prius and Honda Fit (Jazz) is always on the list of best-selling car in Japan.

But because of the limited supply of parts for large-sized car made its sales figures declined. The result is a small car that has fewer parts to be number one.

Suzuki Wagon R into the first small car in 2 years that could lead car sales in Japan.

In Japan, Suzuki Wagon R equipped with 998 cc engine capacity K10B 12V I3 and I4 16V F10D 1061 cc engine with 5 speed manual transmission. Suzuki Wagon R has dimensions LxWxH (3520 mm, 1475 mm 1660 mm) The car has a weight as heavy as 825 kg.

In the daily Nikkei reported by Auto Guide, Wednesday (06/08/2011) Suzuki Wagon R successfully sold over 11,186 units, while the Daihatsu Move 9402 units. With these results, the Daihatsu Move perched at position 2 in the map of car sales in Japan. While the Honda Fit or Jazz only able to sell as many as 9354 units.

Japanese Car Manufacturers' Association said car sales in May fell 37.8 percent.

The New Honda CR-V has been launched

Honda Autocar company will be launching the new Honda CR-V. This Japanese car manufacturer is currently testing the car the SUV character.

New Honda CR-V also successfully perpetuated after previously only in sketch form only.

And it seems the changes on the car is quite frontal, one of which changes in the belakanng New Honda CR-V is more elegant.

Stop lamp New Honda CR-V has adopted the latest draft. When the CR-V brake lights before using the vertical system, the Honda CR-V will then adopt broad design sideways (horizontal) with little concept of lamp smoke. The design was similar to the design of the rear of the Volvo XC60 SUV.

Honda CR-V is available with engine capacity 2400 cc 2.000cc and generation 3 which is equipped with a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic and 5-speed automatic.

According to Honda's plan would set the capacity of 2200 cc petrol engine with all-wheel drive alias equipped all-wheel drive manual and automatic transmission.

If there is no obstacle Honda CR-V fourth generation will be introduced late 2011 and launched in early 2012 as the latest CR-V model.

Yamaha YZF-R1 Valentino Rossi Auctioned Again

Yamaha YZF-R1 whose designs are inspired from the MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi will soon enter the auction hall. This motor is expected to sell terlelang a price of more than U.S. $ 30,000.

This motor is actually already been auctioned off in November last year, but will re-enter the auction at the upcoming May 14, 2011 at Quail Lodge in Caramel Valley, California with a firm Bonhams auction.

Graphic design of this bike was made by Don Emde which is also the Project leader and winner of the Daytona 200 race in 1972 and executed by Aldo Drudi.

Helmet graphics mimic that is often used by The Doctor. This is not surprising since Paolo Bacchiarello which is one of the designers of AGV helmets also appeared to have also participated in the team that made ​​this bike.

"Only with the improvement, the motor is almost $ 30,000, and that without seeing the importance of the project and the involvement of Rossi," Bonhams said in a statement on Thursday (05/05/2011).

The motorcycle was personally signed by Rossi. And for pambelinya, Yamaha will give a course to race day at the Yamaha Champions Riding School.

As with previous auctions, the results from this auction will be used for charity. The proceeds from this auction will be taken to Africa to buy needed medicines.

Source:detik.com

New taxi new york city from Nissan

Taxis in New York that yellow has become a distinctive feature of the city.

Japanese automotive company Nissan won the tender for the procurement of a taxi in New York.

New York now known as the yellow taxi cab yellow or will use the vehicles produced by Nissan as a new generation of taxis.

New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, said the total contract value of the taxi was estimated at U.S. $ 1 billion.

Nissan will be producing a taxi with type NV200 minivan models.

This vehicle will be equipped with a host of sophisticated devices such as satellite navigation that makes the passengers until the destination correctly and do not give a reason also for the driver to not know the destination.

NV200 also designed by placing the window on the roof that allows passengers to enjoy views of skyscraper buildings in New York.

NV200 Minivan unit price is U.S. $ 29,000 or approximately 247 million dollars and is cheaper than a vehicle that offered by two competing companies participating in this tender are U.S. companies, Ford Motor and Turkish firm, Karsan automotive.

"Once people use these taxis then they will love it. Taxi This will represent New York," said Commissioner who handle about Taxi and Limousine New York, David Yassky.

Nissan plans to produce NV200 in one of its factories located in Mexico.

This is the first vehicle designed specifically intentionally by them as a taxi in New York and will begin to be used in 2013.

Currently there are at least 13 thousand taxis that serve the needs of 600,000 passengers each day in the city.

source: bbcindonesia.com

World's Cheapest Car by VW Volkswagen

VW car company preparing to become the world's largest car company in 2018. Developing countries were targeted product marketing. Volkswagen plans to make cheap cars will start from India where the growth of car parts industry is growing. Sehinnga VW will be able to get the components they want at a price that is cheaper.

Volkswagen currently has started construction of lower-priced small cars that cost is estimated to be valued under the Polo. This car will become VW's cheapest car in India.

"Volkswagen is proposed small car with more local content than Polo,"said a source from the Financial Express, Monday (01/05/2011).

Currently local content content is around 60-65 per cent figure. In his new car later, Volkswagen aims to take a 75 percent local components. The company has been looking for various options to develop the Indian market, including bringing more products into India.

By using the industrial components of developing countries like India is more intense there, this is because the price component of developing countries relatively more expensive than other countries.

Monish Chatrath said Mazars India if India is currently showing the world how to make high quality products with components that are made there.

Source: Financial Express, Monday (01/05/2011)

New Auto Honda scooter in May 2011

New products every month, that's what Honda promises. Now the motor industry that will open in May with a new scooter. This scooter is a scooter a new model that has never existed in the market before.

Honda is still secretive about the name of the new model scooter, but surely the new scooter models to be launched by PT Astra Honda Motor on May 4, 2011.

Even so, some scooter name has appeared in various forums on the internet, call it like Dio or spacy, or also Air Blade which was released in Vietnam.

What name do you think the new Honda scooter? This will accompany the ranks of Honda's Honda scooter which is currently filled by PCX, Vario series, Scoopy and BEAT.

New motor course to maintain Honda's position in the motorcycle market with no teeth who a few months became the number one.

The Best Diesel Cars 2011 BMW 335d

BMW 335d has been appointed the best diesel car 2011. BMW 335d received the title after removing 12 opponent.

Based on data from autoevolution, Thursday (4/28/2011), the BMW 335d received the title 'Diesel Car of the Year "from readers of "The Diesel Driver "in the event the New York International Auto Show.

This award was received by German car after being selected by 29.6 percent of respondents from 43 countries. 83 respondents came from the United States.

"335d to completely change the way Americans thought of the diesel," said Paul Ferraiolo, Manager - Product Planning and Strategy.

"Fans of 'The Diesel Drivers' share our passion for performance and efficiency of the BMW Advanced Diesels. They are the embodiment of BMW EfficientDynamics," he said.

Each year readers choose Driver Diesel Diesel Car of the Year from all the cars circulating in the U.S.. For the year 2011, readers chose from 12 passenger cars and SUVs.

The criteria for a predicate 2011 Diesel Car of the Year include the level of fuel efficiency, emissions, performance, handling, appearance, comfort and overall vehicle package. Of all the criteria, the BMW 335d is considered the best.

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Delaying emergence Honda Jazz "Facelift" in Indonesia

You who are waiting for Honda Jazz with more fresh faces to be patient. The reason, in an earthquake and tsunami in Japan, PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) to delay the launch of its best-selling product in Indonesia which was originally in May 2011 until the time that has not been determined. This relates to the situation of Honda Japan still can not provide certainty.

Jonfis Fandy, director of marketing and after-sales service HPM, say, car manufacturers still make statements and expect the Japanese quickly recovered. For the Jazz, he added, the total supply of the unit as a biodegradable alias completely knocked down (CKD), the old model is only available until March 2011.

"The plan, a long time been filled with new Jazz, May 2011. But, at the current and future, we still can not confirm it. Because of that, not yet certain when the launch plans. We are still monitoring the situation," said Jonfis at Hotel FourSeasons, Kuningan, South Jakarta, today.

Jonfis admitted, Honda Indonesia had already been supplying CKD new Jazz, but still in limited amounts. If launched, the sustainability marketing can not be ascertained. "Instead of vague, should resign," he continued.

The emergence of new jazz has been done since October 2010 in Japan along with the launch of the Fit Hybrid. Jazz major changes done on the exterior, particularly the grille and front bumper. In Japan, Jazz uses 1.3 liter engine, while in Indonesia remains 1.5 liters.

Portugal, Producing Carbon Dioxide Lowest in Europe

Lisbon, Portugal became the European country which is considered the most green or produce carbon dioxide (CO2), the lowest in Europe last year, under 130 grams per km. According to research institutions and reported by JATO Dynamics autonews, vehicles used in Portugal produce an average of 127.4 grams of CO2 per km, while shifting France (130.8 grams per km).

Ranking next is Denmark (131.7 grams per km), Italy (132.8 grams per km), and Ireland (133 grams per km). Distended position given to the Swiss who was labeled as the country's most polusif (among the European Union) with 161.6 grams of carbon dioxide emissions per km, followed by Sweden (152.3 grams per km) and Germany (151.6 grams per km).

JATO Based on this study, the total CO2 produced new cars across Europe last year declined slowly but steadily, from 145.9 grams per km in 2009 to 140.9 grams per km.

KIA Motor Export 10 Million Cars

South Korean car manufacturer, KIA is now starting a new phase and is expected to become one of the key players of the automotive world. From the factory has left 10 million cars are deployed to various countries in the world.

KIA Motors Corporation reached the figure of 10 million cars when sebauh KIA Optima exports out of their production line in Pyeongtaek Port, 80 km southwest of Seoul. Berkelir white car is a car that was allocated for delivery to the American market.

Export KIA car itself was first performed in 1975, when a small pickup named Kia Brisa sent to Qatar. Since then, the KIA had made rapid progress especially in recent time when the new generation models such as the Picanto, Rio, Sorento, Sportage and Optima was born.

Five million cars finished first shipped in March 2005. It took 30 years to reach the number 5 million first. But after that, 5 million second achieved in a very short time which is only 6 years.
Of the 10 million cars are shipped overseas, it appears America is the largest export market this KIA cars. Of the 10 million 4.27 million cars were sent to North America, Europe 2.45 million and 0.88 million to the Asia Pacific region.

As for the Picanto, Kia Picanto has sent 764,453 units is accompanied
747,554 units and 656,446 units of Rio Sorento.

Suzuki Swift 2011 With Turbocharger

Suzuki car manufacturers continue to break down the hatchback car market. Suzuki Swift reportedly was preparing new. Not only a fresh face, Suzuki also will strengthen the hatchback car engine.

As quoted from chinacartimes, Saturday
(02/19/2011) Chongqing Chang'an Suzuki Automobile Co. is a manufacturer Suzuki in China will immerse the turbocharger on the engine Swift.

Not explained what changes would happen on his face, but the Suzuki Swift is rumored to be released in China's auto market this year, and will become a mainstay Suzuki hatchback car segment in China thanks to the turbo on the engine application.

Suzuki Swift in China provided by two engine options 1300 cc and 1,500 cc DOHC, VVT with manual and automatic transmission. And for the turbo components will be pinned on the Suzuki Swift 1500 cc engine capacity.

Engine capacity 1,500 cc DOHC, VVT turbo equipped personnel can shoot 150 bhp. Unfortunately not explain the price Suzuki Swift turbo. But of all the changes toon the Suzuki Swift this year , the car is expected to priced around 120.00 RMB or approximately USD 163 million.