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Half Year, Indonesia Car Market Gains 17.2 Percent

Despite the lack of supply was disrupted due to natural disasters in Japan, in March 2011, Indonesia's car market continued to grow positively. The proof, along the first half of 2011, the market is predicted to increase 17.2 percent to 413,939 units compared to the same period last year recorded 353,095 units.

Johnny Darmawan, III Chairman of the Joint Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), said the condition of the car market remains vibrant and is evidenced by the increasing number of pivot on certain models. In June, explains Johnny, the market is predicted to reach 65 000 units.

"With the sales figures (June), the likely target of 800,000 units by year's end could be achieved with good," said Johnny to Kompas.com on Wednesday (06/22/2011) yesterday in Jakarta. As the market leader, continued Johnny, Toyota is determined to restore its sales 36 percent share of the national automotive market.

"This month, we want to go back to the sales of 24,000 units and 30,000 units in July back to," lid Johnny, who also served as President Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor.

Toyota Production Back Normal!

PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) said car assembly activities in Indonesia had returned to normal. June 2011, total production increased to 31,000 units return per month, up 14.8 percent from the previous month only 27 000 units.

"Our production had touched its lowest level in April, 22 500 units. Thanks be back to normal now," said Sudirman MR, President of ADM. Added, in four months, the plant could eliminate ADM Overtime. "Now all is back again, double shifts and overtime has started again."

Meanwhile, Daihatsu Motor Co.. Ltd. Japan today also announced the product back to its normal position this month. Further, the production after July onwards will be adjusted to the initial plan by considering the energy supply of electricity were in Japan.

Avanza Back to the ADM

Further, the production of a small portion Avanza models made by Toyota, began the first of July will be returned to ADM. "Toyota is concentrating on the Innova and Fortuner," said Sudirman.

Until the end of this year, ADM is targeting production of 330,000 units, up 10 percent from 303,000 units the previous year. ADM is currently producing models (own brand) Xenia, Gran Max, Terrios, Luxio and Avanza, Rush and Lite Ace Town Ace (exports to Japan) for Toyota.

2013, Indonesia's Car Sales Reach One Million Units

Seeing the growth of car market in Indonesia recently, the Joint Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) said sales of one million units will be achieved more quickly one year, to 2013) from the initial estimate of 2014.

Previously, concerns had emerged from the Agent licensee (APM) from Japan who have problems due to the impact of the earthquake and tsunami last March 11. Apparently, the recovery is faster. According to the Chairman GAIKINDO Sudirman MR, supply units and components that are disrupted in Japan began to recover this month and returned to full operation, in July 2011.

"If the economic situation like this, the market this year remains at the initial prediction of 780,000 to 830,000 units. It is estimated that the 1 million club (one million units) is attained earlier" clearly Sudirman at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, yesterday.

2012: Grow 10 Percent

It is estimated that well, next year - without considering the negative aspects - the national car market will grow at least 10 percent. "Our prediction about 850000-900000 units. If achieved, the level of one million units just one step away," said Sudirman.

Meanwhile, Johnny Darmawan, chairman III Gaikindo added, it is time Indonesia became the largest in ASEAN. With a market of one million, we will lead the control of, any investment would flow to ground water.

Production of One Million

Furthermore, when asked when the total production of Indonesia could reach one million units, Sudirman said the timing was just a year later from the sale. Explained, years ago, car production in the country 702,508 units, while market reached 764,710 units.

"There are still CBU product, but the numbers were small. So if this year's market of about 800,000, automobile production in the country an estimated 760,000 units. So CBU only 40,000 units," he explained.

Until now, the total maximum capacity of a car assembly plant in Indonesia 860,000 units. Installed capacity of one million exceeded if a large investment plans running.

This year several manufacturers already make sure to establish a new factory to increase production is to Daihatsu with the additional production of 100,000 units per year. Toyota, 50,000 units, Nissan and Suzuki 50,000 units 100,000 units.

Nissan March Been Sold 6 Million Units

Nissan Motor Co. announced global sales of Nissan Micra (March) has surpassed 6 million units of four generations until the end of May 2011. In Indonesia alone, the March of the newly launched in December last year, up five months ago has sold a total of 7700 units.

Tsuyoshi Kobayashi, Chief Vehicle Engineer Nissan Global said that 6 million units (Micra / March) are already sold reflects that the product has a good track record. "With more than 28 years of producing compact cars, we want customers to enjoy the advantages New Nissan Micra / March which of course coincided with the implementation of new technology," said Tsuyoshi.

Hence, the birth Micra from generation to generation takes place in 10 years. Beginning in 1982 which immediately gets the market response. The second generation appeared in 1992 which adopted the technology CVT (continuously variable transmissions), while the Gen III is marketed in 2002 became the first products using the technology Nissan Intelligent Key. Special Micra (March) Gen IV was born in a span of 8 years (2010) are equipped with idling stop technologies and the latest X-Tronic CVT in order to get fuel efficiency.

When I dam Micra Gen III is produced in Japan and the UK, specially the last one (IV) began to be transferred to Thailand with a certain amount. After it was expanded into India, China and Mexico.

Masaki Ishizuka, Chief Product Specialist Nissan Global said that by maintaining high standards of quality Nissan, it wants to create a car around the world with features consumers want at a reasonable price. By the end of May 2011, he said more than 170 000 units of the New Nissan March / Micra (Gen IV) have been sold in 56 countries around the world.

Chrysler "Recall" Three Brand essence

Chrysler was forced to conduct a recall of three core brands marketed in the United States because of problems on the steering column. The number reached 11,351 units and all production in 2011.

As for their third-drawn, namely the family of Dodge (Avengers, Nitros, Caliber, and Grand caravans), Chrysler (200, 200 Convertible, and the Town and Country minivan), Jeep (Wrangler, crossover Compass and Patriot).

According to the manufacturer, based in Detroit, withdrawals made any report from the Institute of Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA). Mentioned, in particular vehicles that are assembled with no steering column or pivot Rivet incorrectly installed. Condition is very dangerous and can cause a frontal crash.

While the Chrysler began to make a withdrawal at the end of June this

Top 10 Cars Most Minimal Damage Claims

British insurance company MB & G stated, Honda occupies the top position as the car is minimal damage in the UK. In addition to Japanese, South Korean vehicles carrying the most durable with a very low level of claims in a year.

According to MB & G, the higher the technology the automotive industry to make more durable vehicle age. Kevin Pearce, Director of MB & G explained that the new cars of today are usually heavy damage incurred during the age of four-five years or after a distance of 110,000 to 160,000 km.

"The cars are now equipped with electronic devices that control all activities, ranging from engine management, automatic transmission to the existing software in the audio. However, precisely these electronic systems are more often problematic than conventional components," explains Pearce as reported autoevolution (20/06/2011).

Of note MG & G, the average auto insurance company that claims to increase, either of year or mileage. Here are 10 brands of car insurance claims in the most minimal MB & G in the UK: Honda, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Suzuki, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda and Nissan.

New BATMAN Car

In addition to combating crime, which draw from the superhero Batman is a variety of artifacts that are used in action, like the cloak of anti-fire, boomerang, gun launcher rope, and do not miss the iconic Batmobile (vehicle), which always accompanied him.

For business cars, Hollywood director has created an ideal visualization Batman ride since the era of the 1980s until 2010. The form was originated from the classical model, futuristic, until the car wars according to the story and the times.

Well, Batman vehicle was designed by Gordon Murray, a former designer on the team Brabham F1 car (owned by Bernie Ecclestone) and BT39 and BT52 and his long time with McLaren until 2006, who later founded the firm Gordon Murray Design. Now, he also created an electric car city car T25 and T27.

From the display, Murray did not want to eliminate the characteristic Batmobile with a dark black color dop la "The Dark Knight". However, Murray F1 soul shine on the vehicle. In addition to flat, functioned as a buffer wing fender holders. Interestingly, Gordon adds a colorful LED on the wheels and the spotlight on the "nose" cars. Responding to the results of his work, Gordon did not speak much, "It's pretty green." What does he mean?

The whole body Batmobile is manufactured using carbon fiber materials make it lightweight, but sturdy. Although not mentioned specifically, Gordon equip cars with environmentally friendly technology, which combines Lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cell.

For your information, this Batmobile used in Batman promo operetta titled Live World Arena Tour that took place last weekend in London. Want to know what his form? Check out the video below!

Electric Bus Charging Batteries with Quick!

Increasingly high prices of fuel, including diesel or diesel, making the company's interest to create and develop electric bus technology intensified. One is Proterra Inc.. of Golden, Colorado, United States. The company is known hero in designing and building electric propulsion systems, energy storage, control of the vehicle, bus rapid transit and charging for larger vehicles.

One proof of the greatness of the company, last week General Motors Venture LLC dare invest 6 million dollars to help Proterra develop electric bus with fast charging batteries.

Operating Costs

According to, Jeff Granato, President and CEO Proterra, using an electric vehicle, transit bus companies can save costs up to $ 600,000 (USD 517.5 million) for 12 years plus maintenance costs 70000-90000 dollars (USD 60-77 million). It is inferred based on the operational costs for electricity for the battery charge just 10 cents per mile compared to one dollar for every mile diesel.

Nevertheless, assuming that Proterra boss could not swallow them raw by bus entrepreneur. Because the price of a new electric bus is very expensive. Meanwhile, Proterra itself does not mention the price of its products. But automotive analysts or observers, said the electric car twice the price of petrol cars in its class. Examples are Nissan and Chevy Volt Leaf.

Lithium-titanate

Another drawback of electric vehicles, the limited mileage. To completely charge the battery, such as the Nissan Leaf can only be run sejauh160 km. Well, what if the traffic jam conditions such as in Indonesia, while the passengers need to be cool (meaning the AC must be turned on, as well as entertainment and communication system!)? Even for the bus Proterra, mileage for one full battery charge only 50-60 km.

However, for transit buses, electric vehicles is considered more practical. The reason, the route can be estimated, for example, could have been any stops are equipped with battery charging. Proterra using chemical batteries, lithium-titanate type. Superiority, can be charged in 10 minutes every few hours throughout the day with a lifespan of 8 years or more.

The battery is a major problem in electric cars. According to Granato, lithium-ion batteries, have a weakness, if often filled quickly, a short shelf life. Hence, the company is developing an automatic charging system.

As the bus approached the charging, the system automatically connects (wirelessly), the arm was on the bus charging. Furthermore, the bus will stop when the charger is attached. In this way, charging can be done when passengers up and down.

If the route there is no room charge, can be put into power to the existing outlet in a few minutes. Further, the key innovation on this bus, which is made of a composite body so that it can reduce hundreds of kilos of weight, including batteries.

Fast Charging

Charging system quickly as Proterra, according to Technology Review, published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has also been dikembagkan by Sinautec Automobile Technologies, in Arlington, Virginia with partners from China, Shanghai Aowei Technology Development Company.

For this, the bus uses ultra Capacitor that can be charged faster than lithium-titanate battery. Yet only for a distance of several kilometers. As a result, the bus must be equipped with more depots along the route.

Meanwhile, the system created by Proterra allow bus simply did once charging on each route. With this, it will reduce the amount of filler that price is still expensive (estimated $ 50,000 per unit). BYD reported from China, has made a rapid charging system for the bus, which is 30 minutes with a capacity of 50 percent!

Lotus Esprit As Ferrari Competitor

Lotus wants to compete with Ferrari and McLaren F1 is not in the arena, but in the supercar class with new Esprit flagship product. Not absurdly responsibility, said the British car manufacturer was buried V8 engine derived from the Japanese. Autoblog sites try to confirm the rumor to the Lotus.

Lotus CEO Dany Bahar told reporters in a press conference that it would offer a more authentic experience than driving a Ferrari 458 or a McLaren MP4-12C. Plus the use of technology KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) will add to the driving experience, said Bahar.

What's interesting about the new Esprit, a cardiac pacemaker V8 from Toyota's 5.0-liter. The machine, he says now is behind the hood lexus IS-F is powered 570 HP, but which languished in Esprit lighter and smaller dimensions.

No wonder if Lotus is very proud of his new vehicle and dare to challenge Ferrari and McLaren. Because, when Esprit was first produced in 2004 with a V8 twin-turbo 3.5liter engine has only a maximum power of 350 HP.

May 2011, Indonesia in ASEAN Top

Car sales in ASEAN countries who are members of the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF) - consists of Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, generally decreased compared to the previous month, April 2011. Thailand even fell 10 percent over the same period a year earlier.

April-May

The decline is even greater when compared with March 2011 is the highest sales in most ASEAN countries, like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines. It is inferred based on data issued by the AAF for sale until April.

Especially for Indonesia, because the AAF using wholesale data, replacing it with a retail KOMPAS.com obtained from one of the members GAIKINDO. While recent data, namely May, obtained from some of the media in their respective countries and international countries.

Only sales data May for Singapore, so far not been able to obtain. For this, it is considered the same as April 2011. With these assumptions, in the first five months of 2011, the number of vehicles sold in ASEAN has reached 1,098,498 units. Meanwhile, based on data AAF, the total from January to April, car sales in ASEAN rose 17.7 percent (from 769,125 units to 905,208 units in 2011 pda for the same period).

Recovered in June

Special May, although car sales in Indonesia are still declining, but it is top in ASEAN. Car sales in Indonesia reached 63,238 units.

March was the highest selling record of ASEAN, 266,670 units. In that month, Thailand achieved the highest sales of 93,008 units, the same is obtained car manufacturers and car manufacturers in Indonesia, 83,011 units. From March to April, sales of Thailand has decreased sharply and fell again in May to 50,936 units. Total sales in 2011, Thailand is still above Indonesia.

Meanwhile, according to Wuttikorn Suriyachantananon, Senior Vice President of Toyota Motor Thailand, the Thai media quoted a few weekends ago, said sales of cars in the country is expected this June.

September, Toyota's U.S. Production Recovers 100 Percent

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Toyota Motor Corporation said yesterday, a plant in North America (U.S. and Canada) will recover to normal or 100 percent in September. Added, the recovery schedule was three months faster than previously expected.

Toyota's production and also several other manufacturers in the United States (U.S.) disrupted because of supply shortages caused by the earthquake and tsunami component that hit Japan on 11 March. Added, in August, Toyota's U.S. production has been able to reach 80 percent of normal conditions. In fact, on June 6, eight of the 12 models of Toyota are made in the United States has returned 100 percent.

"After September, we will focus on increasing production is lost as soon as possible," said Steve St. Angle, Excecutive Vice President of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America. "Our team members and suppliers here and Japan have worked tirelessly so that we can re-produce in the conditions of 100 percent and solve other problems."

Electric cars with Li-Ion Capacitor

During these hybrid electric cars and plug-ins that were introduced generally use lithium-ion (li-ion). Now, two companies from Japan, FDK Corp. and Takayanagi Co. Ltd., work together to introduce an electric car with a power source capacitor.

According technon.nikkeibp.co.jp, a prototype electric car that relies on the capacitor is currently being exhibited at the Next Automotive Industry Fair 2011 that took place on June 15 to 17 in Tokyo.

Added, the mileage of electric vehicle that uses a capacitor is only 5 km. Nevertheless, the charging time is only 1 minute and is expected to be released in 2012.

"With such capabilities, we hope this car is only used for shopping at stores around the housing complex. In the store anyway, the capacitor can be recharged. After that, the owner went home," beber Takayanagi.

Electric car li-ion capacitor is a capacitor module uses 8 li-ion 36Wh capacity (a total of 290 Wh). Two capacitor module mounted on the front, while six more in the back. Voltage of 45 volts per module, which is obtained by connecting four capacitors in series and then paralleled. Total voltage to 90 volts.

By using a capacitor, the weight is much lighter car, only 260 kg. That also includes 40 batteries. Furthermore, to drive both rear wheels, used two electric motors made in DC Advance Inc. that delivers 1.75 kW of power and can be accelerated to 80 km / hour.

Whew, The Green Candidate Motor "Superhero"

Three-dimensional images of Mikhail Smolyanov design is similar cursory Harley Davidson Road Glide stretchy version. On the other hand, the model is also similar to Robin's Redbird mounts in the film Batman & Robin (1997).

However, there are two things that are memorable from the motor design called "BBT" this. First, the trellis rarely extending from the front engine to the ends of the rear wheels. It's like a puff-puff of wind that is in the test chamber aerodynamics.

Second, the V8 engine dragster-style complete with air funnel.

However, Mikhail is an architect from Moscow, Russia, it did not mention the source of his inspiration. To be sure, he pinned the engine, chassis, until the chains like a fish in the unity of invisibility.

Listening to the legs, the wheels do not grip a fork like a conventional motor. Front wheels turn a little tricky to use the system, relying on a small shock absorbers and leg brace with a very horizontal angle. Angle of shock absorbers for the wheel 90 degrees and use a slug.

With footrest without the other lever, could guess that this bike is probably the automatic transmission.

Back to the top, perhaps we would be hard to find the speedometer there. Do not be sought. You see, Mikhail did not pair the device. Breaking the rules? Not. Mikhail explained that the data speed, engine rpm, fuel and other records will be visible in the glass helmets.

Sophisticated indeed. For that also, he wished that the motor is there some kind of wireless system transmitter of data from the motor to the helmet.

If at any time film director looking for a super hero character reference for the motor, then maybe this motor design may also be a reference. No one is also an inspiration for the modifier of the country, just do not be plagiarism.

India's Largest Automotive Market Potential Third World

Car market in India is now ranked sixth largest in the world. But, less than a decade, not the essence of this country might not get past the French, British, and Italian. In fact, in 2020 will enter three of the world behind China and the United States.

Once estimates of global research institute JD Power and Associates said in a report titled "Automotive 2020 India: The Next Giant from Asia" delivered yesterday (06/15/2011). Last year alone, India recorded 2.7 million light vehicles (passenger and commercial), sped away from the position in 2000 that only 700,000 units.

With a growing economy, rising consumer culture and the total population of 1.2 billion people, the automotive market in India is predicted to reach 11 million units in 2020. In the same year, the number of market in China reached 35 million units and U.S. 17.4 million units.

"India continues to develop into the largest and fastest growing markets in the automotive world. This momentum is increasingly driven by market conditions become more open, stable economy, labor unions were minimal risk, a large culture of consumption and production base of small cars in the world," said John Humphrey, senior vice president of global automotive operations JD Power and Associates said in its official statement.

three Barriers

To achieve this, India has to face the three biggest challenges that may become obstacles in the future. The economist and auto industry executives believe that much remains to be done to help smooth the way and creating the developed world.

These three issues are: international trade deficit; government budget deficit is small, and the availability of infrastructure including power generation and distribution infrastructure distribution. "Most of India's future growth in the automotive sector will depend on successfully creating an infrastructure to support the economy," said Humphrey.

Maybach Awaiting Fate, Disabled or Join!

Not all brands of super lucky. One of them is threatened shut down Maybach, now owned by Daimler-Benz group. Reported from Germany, Maybach fate will be decided on 1 July. Possibly, Daimler will turn it off or collaborate with Aston Martin to produce a second generation Maybach.

"The decision is positive, a second generation forward Maybach if acquire new partners,"said Dieter Zetsche told Automotive News Europe. Daimler had spoken with Aston Martin, asked the British manufacturers continued to produce the future of Maybach in Gaydon, England. At the factory, Aston Martin makes DBX, Vantange and RAPIDE.

If the decision is taken, Aston reported a profit, can use Daimler engines to be used for the model to be produced.

Another speculation, Aston Martin possibility to create and develop their own machine. Whereas, before, Autocar reports, Aston Martin and Maybach have been discussing a joint concept car will be exhibited at the Frankfurt Auto Show, September.

Daimler was forced to shut down because its sales tidakl Maybach meet the target. Only 157 units produced worldwide last year. In fact, Daimler minimum target of 1,500 units per year should be.

Toyota Percy, Ready to Release the World No. 1 Position

Toyota Motor Corporation in the middle of the intersection, at risk of losing the number one position this year. Because the production and sales declined three consecutive months. While sales of the group closest kompetitior General Motors, Volkswagen and Hyundai-Kia actually increase. Seeing the situation, Toyota is reportedly willing to release the # 1 position.

TMC Executive Vice President, Satoshi Ozawa said, quality and customer satisfaction is much more important than sales volume. "There is no means for us to remain number 1 in global if no satisfactory customer service quality," he explained.

Added, Toyota no ambitions to become the largest producer in the world, just target the 15 percent global market share. Although large, the target does not guarantee a fixed position at the top. Fiscal year 2011, Toyota predicts car sales worldwide fell 1 percent to only 7.25 million units.

New Sonata Challenge Camry & Accord

Variant Sonata sedan is is a mid-size sedan South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company. Sonata already has six generations, and now New Sonata 2011 slid to the market to penetrate the premium sedan class lux. Hyundai Mobil Indonesia, announced the launch of the New Sonata 2011 in front of dozens of reporters who followed the event along with Hyundai's Fun Drive 2011, in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday (18/05/2011).

Sonata offers its consumer pampering features such as engine start button, the 3D on-board computer, paddle shifters gear which only requires a finger to move the gears, the accelerator pedal type that became the main capital premium sedan. Hyundai Sonata has won several best safety ratings, such as five-star in the United States, finalist at the Detroit Motor Show 2011, and get award as the best model of Car and Driver 2010. Specifications offered by the Hyundai New Sonata is categorized lux. Sonata want to penetrate the premium sedan market and challenge the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord that had been holding the premium sedan market.

2011 Sonata has a type of gasoline that I have such a high octane Pertamax. Theta II engine equipped Sonata 2.4 DOHC MPI, 2 WD and the acceleration of six-speed manual. Sonata has a capacity of 2359 cc, Bore x Stroke: 88x97 and compression ratio 10.5. Maximum power is reached 178ps/6000 sedan rpm, and maximum torque 22.3 kg.m / 4000 rpm. New Sonata fuel tank can hold 70 liters of gasoline.

Entrance on the legs, the shock absorbers New Sonata affairs uses MacPherson front suspension and rear Multi-Link. While the types of motor power assisted steering rack & pinion that is able to reach the round radius 5.46 meters. For business braking, Sonata equipped with ABS front brakes, Ventilated Disc and the rear brake also use ABS, with vacuum booster, Tandem 8 "+ 9". Sonata wheel size on the front 6.5 J x 17 "(Alloy) and using a tire size of 215/55R17.

Chinese Luxury Car Market Dominated By Germany

China is now the main target of the world's car manufacturers, including aliases premium luxury category. Last year, luxury car sales in China grew two-fold or 75 percent of the total growth of 33 percent.

The problem, especially for the United States car manufacturers are known as "The Big Three", namely General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, have not been able to enjoy it. Consumers in China have not entered the three brands it as a premium car. In fact, the three marketing premium brands, among others, Lincoln (Ford) and Cadillac from GM.

Brands from Europe, especially Germany, such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, closer to the hearts of consumers in China. Namrita Chow, researchers from the IHS Automotive in China, as reported by www.freep.com, Sunday (15/05/2011), said, "The Chinese prefer German and assess the Cadillac brand level lower." Kevin Wale, president of GM China, said, Cadillac is still not willing to take the brand of the German market in the near future even though its sales rose 139 percent in 2010. Cadillac sales volume of 17,000 units is not included in the top 10 premium cars in China. "They are still far ahead of us," said Wale.

From the sales data in China's premium car, the Audi A6L top position as best-selling model with sales of 115,353 units, up 9 percent in 2010 over the previous year. Audi A4L second position by as much as 58,466 units and the third position by the BMW 5-Series as much as 41,019 units.

Local Partners

GM must hold a local partner SAIC to produce SLS-model Cadillac STS with a longer wheelbase in accordance with the characteristics of the market in the country. In addition, the price should also be more competitive. During this Cadillac model being marketed CTS, SRX, and Escalade imported intact so expensive because the price plus great taxed.

This experience is told directly by Kevin Chen, users Cadillac in China, which says, one-Crossover Cadillac SRX products must be redeemed for $ 77,000 U.S. dollars. This price includes 25 percent import tax, machinery 12 percent, and 17 percent sales tax. In fact, for the same model and features in the United States 56,725 U.S. dollars.

Kevin Wale said, Cadillac will add new models in China to expand market segments such as that conducted by the Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Both these brands, he explained, has three sedan models and all of them in the top 10 best-selling premium car.

Paint Pigments Xirallic Manufactured Again in Japan

9.0 Richter scale earthquake and tsunami storm that hit parts of northern Japan in March and has shaken the world automotive industry. How not, the areas hit by it not only became one of the central production of some car brands, but also the production of some vital components such as microchips, plastic materials, and paint pigments.

Paint pigment manufacturers of the most widely used car in the world is Xirallic. Use these materials to create the effect in a number of pearl metallic paint and is very popular in the automotive industry for the glitter and shimmer effects.

Merck KGaA Onahama factory in which the repairs completed on 8 May (faster than the plan) will start operating next month. According to the company, which already operates plants at this time was run in conditions that lack capacity. The plant had just returned to work as normal from next month.

From this experience, Merck plans to set up second plant in Germany and is expected to be operational before the end of the year. "This second plant will significantly increase production to supply 2012. The most important, our main priority is to ensure as soon as possible so that the supply of pigment Xirallic unbroken," said Peter Halas, Head of the Pigments and Cosmetics.

Chevrolet Sail Goes To India

Product General Motors (GM) made and marketed only in China, the Chevrolet Sail, according to China Car Times today, will be exported to India in the coming months. Added, this model will become the first Chinese cars imported by India.

But before entering into the country, the company pantungan GM with China, namely Shanghai-GM, set up two factories in India which is located at Halol and Talegaon. Both the factory, production capacity reached 225 000 160 000 machine.

In this year Shanghail-GM hopes to sell five models in India which consists of 3 models of light commercial, Wuling MPV and passenger vehicles which consists of two models, namely Sail and Spark and who had already been marketed in India.

That produces Wuling brand in China Baojun this month, besides hoping to master the Chinese market, also tried to export. Reported, one pproduknya, MPV will be exported to India form of CKD. Currently, the MPV to be exported is currently undergoing tests in India.