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Austin - Daimler AG is the parent branded Smart cars do not seem to want to silence just saw Smart ForTwo sales slowly began to fall in the U.S..
Because Daimler is not losing my mind and will soon launch a program that ForTwo car rentals they named car2go to potential customers feel the efficiency and comfort of this car to the fullest.
Capital of Texas, Austin will become the first city in America to apply the program and at the same time will be a pilot for other cities in the U.S. and major cities around the world.
"Many other major metropolitan areas throughout the world who are interested," said Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche was quoted as saying by Automotive News, Friday (27/11/2009).
In the program, Austin community can select and hire between 200 units 1 provided for the ForTwo and then use it and return again to the appointed place.
Daimler itself has tested this program in the city of Ulm, Germany, in 2008 and a rental fee of 19 cents per minute or U.S. $ 73.40 per day.
With the program, Daimler believes that the public interest to buy the product again ForTwo will increase. For the current sales of small electric cars that look crashes, it is visible from the sale of a dive last month to 70.4 percent from the same month in 2008.
Sales of cars have a power source of the lithium ion battery-powered 30 kW during the first ten months of the year 2009 this was indeed dropped to 36 percent compared with the same 10 months in the year 2008. For a total reached 24,622 units for a full year.
Whereas before leasing program in addition to working on this car, also had ForTwo has a breakthrough with this small car loan for free to consumers in major cities of Europe such as Berlin. Hamburg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Pisa, and Rome as well as some cities in America for 4 years or about 60,000 km.
And to further expand the appeal of Smart, Daimler reportedly is considering a second car is larger than the ForTwo model has only 2 seats.
Zetsche leaked that the car is a four-seat car and must have a unique concept as well as Smart. Many of the belief that the four vehicles ForFour has 'killed' in the past 2006 years and never reached mass production stage.
Jakarta - Its presence seemed to have long-awaited, especially with respect World Car Of The Year, which was present in Indonesia, Mazda2 ready to demolish its class competitors. Indeed what Mazda2 weapons?
Design a dynamic and strong with an offer from Mazda's lifestyle, making users feel comfortable driving Mazda2, Compact, sporty and stylish.
Spacious cabin space, with such completeness Multi Information Display, which can monitor fuel consumption, air temperature, and even audio systems.
Mazda2 also has the advantage of security features. Various security features are applied, such as ABS, EBD and SRS Airbag, and the Mazda Advanced Impact Distribution Absorption System (MAIDAS).
Similarly for handling affairs, Mazda2 has a choice of suspension can be adjusted to user preferences. Type S, with softness, while the type R offers 59 percent after the suspension harder to control more solid.
Finally, of course configuration MZR 1.5 DOHC engine with Sequential Valve Timing technology (S-VT) that makes Mazda2 responsive yet economical. 1 liter of gasoline is claimed could be used to drive up to 15.6 km in the city.
With all these features, only membanderol Mazda Mazda2 price range starting from USD 175 million to USD 200 million for the most expensive type, the type of R. Certainly made his presence to be reckoned with by the Mazda2 competitors. 
JAKARTA - The types of Suzuki and Toyota cars, was considered the most qualified according to research conducted by J. D. Power Asia Pacific for '2009 Indonesia Initial Quality Study '(IQS).
This research was conducted on 2034 new vehicle owners who purchased cars between October 2008 until July 2009. This study memeng evaluation model 33 passenger vehicles and utility vehicles from 9 brands of vehicles in Indonesia.
JD Power measures more than 200 issues, covering eight categories namely, the exterior of driving experience, features / controls / display, audio / entertainment system / navigation, seats, air ventilation / cooling, vehicle interior, and engine / transmission.
The whole point is summed up in a number of issues that arise per 100 vehicles (PP100). The smaller the resulting number PP100, menuru more problems, the quality of new cars the better.
The result, Suzuki SX4 ranked top for premium compact car segment with a value of 72 PP100, followed by the Toyota Yaris (85) and Honda Jazz (88).
In the SUV segment, Toyota Rush in the top position (103), Isuzu Panther (126) and Daihatsu Terios (143). Meanwhile, the medium SUV segment, Toyota Fortuner lead (60), followed by Nissan X-Trail (74), and Honda CR-V (115). Finally, in the MPV segment, Suzuki APV lead (131), Daihatsu Luxio (147) and Toyota Avanza (150).
Detroit - The U.S. road safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating reports that hundreds of Ford and Ford FreeStar 2004-2005 Mercury Monterey apply allegedly defective transmission system that can be harmful.
As reported by autoblog.com, Wednesday (25.11.2009), many alarming reports coming, if transmission problems occur usually at high speeds.
In general complaint, the engine suddenly faltered unstable and then all of a sudden all the engine power will be lost. Imagine if it happened in the middle of the highway at high speed, how dangerous is not it?
Thus, the incident made the owner mad, especially with the cost of repair bills that amounted to U.S. $ 3500 and flooded the message board to report the incident.
Until now, there are 654 customer complaints and warranty claims 2791. However, according to the NHTSA, as many as 205,000 vehicles may experience the same incident if not immediately anticipated.
The investigation, expected to take one year, will focus on the konventer axle torque. Meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. has not released an official statement about the investigation.
JAKARTA - In the continued rise of the premium car market, Mercedes-Benz continues to lead with proven market share reached 69 percent.
Based on data reported by PT Mercedes Benz Indonesia (MBI), an increase in luxury car sales in Indonesia in 2009 rose 12 percent compared to last year.
As of September 2009, Mercedes-Benz sales reached 2022 units, up 3 percent over the same period last year, which only reached 1972 units.
Meanwhile, total sales of luxury cars on the 2009 figure is estimated at 4050 units, a sharp increase compared to last year's 2931 units.
Of the total market, Mercedes is a major player with a 69 percent market share. Followed by BMW (21 percent), Lexus (6 percent), Audi (2 percent), Jaguar (1 percent), Volvo (0.8 percent), and the rest various brands.
MBI as a target premium market leader until the end of 2009, sales reached 2800 units in 3000 to 60 per cent share. Meanwhile, increased sales of Mercedes-Benz alone in Indonesia until the end of this year reached 15 percent.
Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz sales in all retail during the first nine months of this year or 2931 units rose 0.3 percent.
Based on the fact that, MBI dared to target luxury car a total estimate of 4050 the market absorbed the unit. This amount increases compared to last year is just as much as 2931 units. MBI sales target this year until the end of 2800 to 3,000 units.
Luxury car manufacturers from Japan, Lexus, plans will soon produce a car that previously only be shaped as a concept that is the Lexus LF-Ch.
Hatchback who had shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009 and it reportedly will soon be mass produced in the year 2012.
This luxurious hatchback production by Lexus is an important moment, because according to Lexus today there is a new group of buyers who want to grow up luxury cars smaller and more stylish than the sedan.
"In the future, maybe there is a need for luxury cars are smaller," says Lexus general manager Mark Templin, as quoted by The Detroit Bureau, Tuesday (23/11/2009).
However, although small, remained adamant Lexus LF-Ch makes it as a luxury car with all the latest features. "Just because (the car) is small does not mean cheap," added Templin.
Model concept of LF-Ch itself will reappear at the Los Angeles Auto Show, beginning next month, then switch to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, in January.
In both this exhibition Lexus will carefully measure consumer reaction to the premium hatchback, because these products have a particularly heavy resistance from the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series in size.
If the response is good then the issue of production of the LF-Ch Templin, according to high-potential appears at the Lexus showroom in 2012, and perhaps even be produced earlier.
In concept form, LF-Ch shown with a combination of gasoline engine and electric hybrid alias. Because like his brother who was heavily Toyota digging through the Prius hybrid concept. Lexus was also known to have a powerful hybrid car market hit the LS600h luxury car.
DETROIT - In commemoration of 50 years of success since its appearance in 1959 before, now General Motors (GM) Chevrolet Corvette Stingray presents birthday edition.
The idea to build the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept edition 50th birthday is for the design combines the past in a more futuristic.
"By providing creative team the freedom to design a concept car, instead encouraging them to see this project from different perspectives," said Vice President of GM Global Design, Ed Welburn.
Although there was no intention of GM to produce the two-door sports car, but some very interesting features if one day the car will be mass produced.
For example the use of door models scissors, ergonomic seat design, the use of the rear camera which has adopted the technology, night vision, until the engine supported listirk battery power.
In addition, indicator panels in the cabin also had to use an interactive touch screen that allows operation by the driver and passengers.
Welburn company also hopes the United States (U.S.) This will start production later car.
London - A car-traffic controller is smart in the UK now seems to have become obsolete, after the discovery of the Toyota IQ. This cute car also will be a replacement car lawas traffic controllers are.
Toyota's small car will be used Traffic Enforcement System (TES), which will be equipped with advanced devices such as mobile CCTV, GPS, camera, and detector vehicle number plates.
May be too many tools and systems that will be pinned on this small car, especially when combined with two officers in it, may be problematic.
However, IQ will become the car was carrying the supervisory capacity of 1.0 liter engine, with automatic transmission, which has been modified to strengthen the roof and add a compressor.
In addition, this IQ would be modified weight, by replacing some parts with aluminum material so much lighter. Because after all, this car has excess emissions of maneuvering and a low throw.
Manchester police have stated very interested to take the prototype, they will switch to IQ. TES also has shown it to Devon and Cornwall Police, who was also very impressed.
Valencia - Year 2009 is the year of luck to Valentino Rossi. As the fastest in two wheel drive, the BMW he was challenged to prove the speed of four wheels.
In addition to already have the BMW Award, The Doctor was given a chance as the first to try out new sports coupe from the generation of the BMW M, the BMW M3 GTS, on the track of Valencia, Spain.
Of course, the opportunity is not wasted by drivers who had 9 times world champion, especially her curiosity to try out the sensation of power BMW M3 GTS engine that reaches 450 bhp.
In 2009 alone, Valentino Rossi has collected 5 BMW models, the results of a 5-time qualified fastest in the session of 2009 this season, which only Casey Stoner can possibly compete with that amount.
With five models of BMW cars from BMW Award earned it, Rossi has been regarded as an expert driver of the BMW M type certified, so worthy to be given first chance to try out the latest type M sport.
It is making himself expressed a desire for the type 1 units of BMW M is made specifically for him, to fill his garage.
BMW, has become exclusively the safety car in race on the MotoGP motorcycle prototype since 1999 and, as such as BMW launched the official site type M, Friday (20/11/2009)
Tokyo - hybrid cars have to be more often given the award, for his efforts to save the environment. Like the Honda Insight, which rewarded grace "Car of the Year 2009 - 2010" from the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame.
Award, because the variant of this Honda hybrid belongs meets certain criteria dream car, the price is affordable, technologically advanced and brought the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), and of course environmentally friendly.
Insight equipped with i-VTEC engine 1.3L new hybrid system developed by Honda and IMA (integrated motor Assist), is also equipped with Eco Assist standard on all types, who helps run a more efficient vehicle that the rider
"We are very proud that Honda Insight was elected Car of the Year in Japan, of many other models on the market.," Said President and CEO, Honda Motor Co., Takanobu Ito, the official site of Honda, Saturday (21/11 / 2009)
In Japan, the Insight sold 1,890,000 yen or approximately USD 200 million. This model is a title of "best selling" in Japan in April 2009.
But after that, Insight less bright when compared to his rival who is also a hybrid car, the Prius in the Japanese market.
Tokyo - Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Co. (NMC) began to announce the official price of a luxury sedan fuga. Fuga sold for U.S. $ 44,676 to U.S. $ 61,605
Furthermore, categorized sedan premium will be available in Japan dealership began 21 November 2009, as quoted from autoevolution, Thursday (19/11/2009).
Nissan fuga will be available with two engine choices of the type 2500 cc and 3700 cc VQ25HR type VQ37VHR.
And for the 2500 cc engine, the type of machine can output power claimed 225 hp at 6400 rpm and 258 torque at 4800 rpm, while the 3700 cc engine which is equipped with Nissan's Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) can spout for 333 horsepower at 7000 rpm with 363 torque at 5200 rpm
Motorists were facilitated by the acceleration of the 7 automatic transmission with manual mode is pinned on the second machine.
Meanwhile, Nissan's safety in terms of the fugue have adopted innovative features, such as the Distance Control Assis (Intelligent Pedal) System, Driving Safety Support System (DSSS), Lane Departure Prevention, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Cornering Stability Assist.
And unforgettable EBD, Emergency Brake ABS or Pre-crash that operate on the front of the seat belt. Motorists were more protected from the crunc
Detroit - 19 cars and SUVs have 8 predicates Top Safety Pick of the Year Award from the Institute for Highway Safety since proven to have stronger roofs of all opponents.
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