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.