Best cars 2013

Japanese luxury car manufacturer, Lexus was forced to withdraw (recall) of approximately 17 000 units HS250h Lexus car production in 2010 because of suspected having problems with its fuel tank.

Fuel tank HS250h Lexus hybrid car in the inspection of the quality of the annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is found to have problems that can result in leaks. This is of course hazardous to safety.

Meanwhile, Toyota is the principal Lexus evasive about the matter and said that they had done the same test but did not find problems on this car. Toyota also promised to investigate the instability equal test results between it and the NHTSA.

"Although testing showed HS250h they on Lexus cars still line the federal standard we wil investigate and determine the reason behind the test results are different," said Toyota's chief quality officer for the North American region as detikOto Maddox St Angelo Leftlanenews quoted from Saturday (26 / 6 / 2010).

Lexus HS250h itself had previously been withdrawn or the recall due to suspected to have problems with their brake function.

This means that with the latest withdrawal, HS250h Lexus models have undergone recall two times in this 2010.

Lotus has unveiled the first images of the Lotus Concept that anticipates what will be a future sports car of the mark in 2013-2014.

The new Elite, though containing a name from the history of the brand is quite a 2 +2 coupe 4.60 m long as Lotus announces deep, athletic and cheerful despite his very fine gauge.

The Lotus Elite (4.60 x 1.91 x 1.32 m) and weighs 1650 kilograms unfortunately has an engine in central position before none other than the V8 Lexus IS-F or LS 600h (the V8 is the same) associated with a type system KERS optional built-in gearbox which develops 620 hp and 720 Nm of torque transmitted to the rear wheels.

The Lotus Elite boasts a Vmax of 315 km / h and a 0 to 100 km / h killed in less than 3.7 seconds. The proposed option Kers especially to reduce CO2 emissions since the New Elite listing only 215 g / km CO2.

PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) will be pounding the medium sedan market with the introduction of ground water in the arena facelift Corolla Altis Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2010.

Plans, PT TAM will introduce Toyota Altis facelift with engine capacity of 1.8 liters and 2.0 liters equipped with a paddle shift.

It was delivered by Deputy Division Head, Marketing Planning & Customer Relations of PT Toyota Astra Motor Widyawati Soedigdo to detikOto.

There will be differences in home design foglamp. Toyota Altis facelift adopt a rather wide house, and also the front bumper, radiator grille, and lower grille section. Altis will be getting a touch of 16-inch wide rim.

For a touch of affairs occurs in the steering cabin, as well as an elegant silver tone on the instrument panel, center console and lock button, and a layer of a more comfortable seat. Toyota offers two interior color scheme of gray that is old and young.

Prices Affairs

PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) has not been able to confirm the price when Toyota Altis facelift launched in Indonesia. PT TAM is currently negotiating the price with principals, but TAM Altis not expect prices to rise.

"We hope the price will not rise. But when it's facelift will definitely go up. We'll see, can go up, go down or stay," added Widyawati.

British manufacturer of exotic supercars, Lamborghini, seemed to intend to extend our market segment, not just limited to a two-door sedan supercars only.

You see, the rumors circulating, Lamborghini also will present a cruising car SUV LM002 inspiration of the model, as reported by Worldcarfans, Wednesday (21/07/2010)

And no coincidence that Lamborghini also become part of the Volkswagen Group, so that later the Lamborghini SUV will share a platform with the Porsche Cayenne or Volkswagen Touareg.

Although still later, the manufacturer of this bull logo will have its own and will certainly separate the design of the two brothers were one group.

Yet so far, no explanation regarding the specification or design details such as what this Lamborghini SUV of the future would appear to the middle market.

At least, with the presence of a Lamborghini SUV type which is the first time and is not usual for the British manufacturer. So you will be freed to imagine what the figures later.

Bayerische Motoren Werke, or better known as BMW, adding another three models it markets in Indonesia, the 335i and 320i kupe and 135i.

"Series 3 kupe intended for personal need to be different," said Ramesh Divyanathan, President Director of PT BMW Indonesia when launching the car at the Grand Hotel Indonesia Kempiski. Because of that, the transplanted engine for this car try 3.000cc, 6-cylinder, twin turbochargers and direct injection (for the 335i and 135i). This is the same engine used in 535i. While for the 320i, using four-cylinder engine, 2000 cc.

320i is expected to reach consumers further down again, particularly those who are not too dizzy with energy yet still look stylish. Therefore, from these three new kupe, 320i lowest price. The full, 335i sold under USD 1088 million, 135i and 320i Rp808 million, Rp778 million (all off-road) in Jakarta.

Interior
Especially for the 335i and 135i, leather wrapped wheel, equipped with multifunction buttons to operate the plus paddle shift gear manually. Transmission is used, seven-speed automatic with double clutch.

With paddle shift, acceleration capability can be accelerated (no need to wait stepped on the gas pedal and hold to move the teeth). Fuel consumption is also a diirit since the car could glide on the middle and round rendan because teeth can be moved higher position.

Completeness is another sport seat design that can be adjusted by simply pushing the button (electric), both for driver and passenger. Special 335i, using the Harman Kardon audio system (surround sound) with 13 speakers and a 420W amplifier.

Other equipment, the latest generation iDrive, 8-inch LCD screen that can be enabled as a TV, play DVDs or connected with USB and bluetooth. Other features, adaptive headlight, comfort access system and electric glass roof.

There are also hill start assistant (special 335i and 135i) that allows the driver to work when stopped at a hill. With these features, if you want the road, the driver does not need to rush the gas pedal to prevent the car back. More precisely, it prevented the car backwards!

Equipped 320i six-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. There's also the iDrive, 8-inch monitor with a TV and DVD functions on the dashboard, connect the USB, bluetooth and audio with 180 watt amplifier and eight speakers.

Safety equipment supplied to third this kupe airbags for driver and front passenger, active headrest, dynamic braking lights, Dynamic Stability Control with ABS, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Traction Control and Run Flat Tires.

Cohesive
Especially for the 135i, because the same engine and transmission with the 335i (and 535i), a compact kupe very powerful in its class!

Specifications 335i, 320 and 135i Kupe
Dimensions (mm) 335i 320i 135i
Length 4612 4612 4360
Width 1782 1782 1748
Height 1392 1395 1408
Wheelbase 2760 2760 2660
Automatic transmission,
7 acceleration,
dual clutch automatic,
6-speed
Steptronic automatic,
7 acceleration,
double clutch
Engine
Inline six-cylinder type,
Twin-turbo four-cylinder inline slinder 6,
Twin turbo
Capacity 3000 cc 2000 3000
Power max. PS @ rpm 306@5.800 156@6.400 306@5.800
Torque max. Nm @ rpm 400@1.200-5.000 2000@3.600 400@1.200-5.000
Fuel Consumption km / l 11.9 12.3 10.8
Acceleration
0-100 km / h (seconds)
5.5 9.7 5.2
Size of tires and wheels
225/45R17 front and rear
255/40R17 225/45R17 215/40R18
245/35R18

Be first to market eco Nissan car in Thailand later this year, but in Indonesia's most likely the first Mitsubishi. This signal is delivered by a Mitsubishi car manufacturers in Indonesia, PT Krama Yudha Three Berlian Motors has declared its intention.

As is known, the country is of concern to the White Elephant Eco Car program. Targets, among them, wanted to attract fresh investment into the country. Thailand managed to maximize environmental issues and fuel savings to make the production base. Moreover, with the lure of incentives being offered.

"But, could-be eco car first came to Indonesia. Early next year seems to have started production and Indonesia would be one of the market," said Rizwan Alamsjah, Marketing Director of KTB when talking with Kompas.com, in Donegal, yesterday.

Reportedly, the eco car will be equipped with Mitsubishi's 1.3 liter engine capacity. Economical, environmentally friendly, and competitive pricing to be one advantage. If in Indonesia, bringing Nissan MICRA is fully decomposed or completely knocked down (CKD) sets from Thailand, to Mitsubishi there is no information from the KTB. "If imports had not been discussed, I'll just refer to its development," said Rizwan.

As is known, Mitsubishi Motor (Thailand) Co Ltd plans to bury fresh investment of Rp 2.24 trillion to produce eco car. Accordance with prevailing regulations, the principals will meet the production capacity of 100,000 units per year. In addition, also as a production base for marketing in the ASEAN region and its surroundings like a Nissan MICRA.

For those not understand about the car, saw the yellow figure is certainly confused. What brand? Because, by the owner who did not want his name mentioned, the body is already pinned sportcar Amuse Verstito body kits.

"To my knowledge, new and Amuse the Ings +1 body kit for 370Z issue," said the owner. And Amuselah and said being assessed is able to present figures on the whole body sensual sportcar Nissan's seventh generation from this 2010 production. So, two months to bring in components made from fiberglass that is very valuable.

For its installation, according to Jona Jona Autodesign from home modifications, baseball got into trouble. Because, it is bolt on for the 370Z and 370Z Amuse these claims to be the first in the country.

The result, Amuse 370z view this versito contains not only solid, but also highlight the impression muscled through the sharp corner of the notch. determine precisely the challenge comes when the paint. Ultimate Premium Color Yellow-label standards have unique because it must fit the formula due to have a transparent effect.

Harmonization is also radiated from the four wheels wearing 19-inch size Vellano VTJ brand. Amazingly, this alloy ordered directly from his base in California, American. Parties, to adjust the color of the body.

Suspension system also developed in order to provide superb handling. Performed here with KW coilover installation of three new variants are released.

Result, the pounding of 3700 cc engine powered 336 PS with 7-speed automatic transmission makes Mr.X like getting sucked back into the rear. Although automatic, with the paddle shift gives characters like trasmision manual gearshift.

thump with her boyfriend when modifying a car, make this girl would not want to go change his Honda Jazz.

"Not content with it if only to see a girlfriend's favorite vehicle to modify the course, I also want to follow-up," said Dewi Ruray Masyita to detikOto in Makassar, South Sulawesi, several days ago.

Then, the woman who is familiarly called goddess rose directly remodel Honda Jazz
the year 2009. Concept be appointed modifications are tailored elegance with everyday needs. But it's not the boyfriend chimed alone.

"I do a lot of debris, only tailored to the needs, but still matched," said one medical student university in Makassar.

The first step is to patch up the whole car bent with Noblesse body kit with a color that harmonized with the color of the car. Once completed, and beautify the area of the legs.

Reorganized is one of the rim. STD rim stripped and replaced with a rim size of 17 with a bandage SSW accelera tires 205 per 40. Meanwhile, in parts per car, per custom Goddess trust.

"For part of that one guy I recommend wear per custom," said Dewi get along with her boyfriend.

Meanwhile, to beautify the front, which has seen the car Jazz was awarded the headlamp type R. And do not forget to the stern precisely mufflers, Goddess of using replica Garson. Not bad, although the similarity almost same, but still look different.

After external affairs is now headed into the finish. Well, to accommodate
Dewi driving pleasure was pinned leather MBtech throughout the interior with glossy black motif. Plus MTX 10-inch subwoofer with four channels fulltone power.

While the head unit, the Goddess not just change its form. He retains the authenticity of his personal car. "I let Interior standards alone, I'll still have the original impression," said the woman's original Ternate who also maintain the integrity of 1500 cc VTEC engine.

Thats Goddess desire not to be a spectator only. In all, the Goddess must set aside funds amounting to Rp 15 million.

Switzer Performance Workshop in America to give an injection energy like crazy on the Nissan GT-R sports. Using ethanol fuel, energy can reach 900 HP.

Switzer called the GT-R E900, this car uses ethanol as a substitute for conventional gasoline from the fuel pump, which allows the mechanics to improve performance.

As reported Worldcarfans, Friday (06/25/2010) This is a major up grade of the GT-R P800, which while still using gasoline engines, power is only 800 HP.

Extra large step further, a transmission custom built by Motorsports Dodson, New Zealand so, offers smooth shifts every speed.

"We have to change the fuel system and significantly increase the size of the injection, until finally we have a fuel that gives us everything we need to create a powerful 900 hp this car," said shop owner, Tym Switzer.

The result, gahar powered engines but also thanks to the environmentally friendly fuel ethanol is capable of running from the speed of 100 km per hour to 200 km per hour in less than six seconds.

Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota plans to give birth to a new sports car instead of MR2 and regenerates legendary sports car, the Supra.
Supra is a sports car that has been manufactured by Toyota since 1979 years ago but stopped production in the year 2002. Well this car will soon be reincarnated issued at the end of 2013.
As quoted by Autocar, Friday (25/06/2010) later, this MR2 change kitchen runway collection system will use a hybrid that combines a 1500 cc petrol engine with an electric motor.
Initially, Toyota plans to transplant a V6 engine in this car, but because the CR-Z has proved successful in Japan, Toyota is also reportedly reviewing it in order not to be regarded as the imitators.
Toyota Supra Hybrid later this would be a manifestation of the FT-HS concept car (Future Toyota Hybrid Sport), which never exhibited in Detroit in 2007.
Development of this model was reportedly walking along with the development of FT-86 which is a collaboration of the Toyota sport utility vehicle and Subaru.
However, the rebirth of the Toyota Supra will seem a little disturbed. For opponents, such as Honda Toyota is also preparing similar sports cars.
Nissan and the Mitsubishi has even gone further with the plan of a sports car with the overall issue of energy sources from the electric motor.
Nissan is currently preparing an electric car that combines the Nissan two-door concept car Langlider Leaf and as a source of inspiration and planned to be introduced in the coming year 2014.
Meanwhile, Mitsubishi plans to produce a sports version of the i MiEV in 2012 and reportedly also is preparing a legendary sports car, Lancer Evolution in hybrid versions.

If you have money to Rp 150 million and wants to have a new hatchback vehicle. With that much money, first interred intention to drive a Honda All New Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift or Hyundai i20. Because, the price is still far above and closest to the official price was only i20 USD 169 million (lowest).

If it remains determined to have a hatchback, there are alternative options, namely New Kia Pride, the new-launch Wednesday (06/23/2010) yesterday in Bandung. In fact, PT Kia Motor Indonesia (KMI), the South Korean car producer in Indonesia, it provides more than 10 units for attempted dozens of reporters with the Jakarta-Bandung route to go home.

In terms of form, the New Pride with the previous model, launched in 2007 almost exactly. The difference, look at the grille design which embraces the concept of tiger nose. Attractive design coupled with its bumper fog lights and headlight sporty black bezel to match with none other than the tastes and styles of young people now.

For the interior was nothing flashy, but with two tone colors, and for entertainment there is a CD, MP3, USB, and iPod connection.

So also with the engine, still the same as previous 1400 cc DOHC 16-valve CVVT. 94 PS engine power at 6000 rpm and torque at 4700 rpm 12.7 kgm.

Although the capacity of runways same kitchen, does not mean there is no change. "Teeth ratio is more stretched, especially the second and fourth gear," explained Ridjal Hitech Marketing Communication Manager of KMI, the Kompas.com after finishing the test in one of the KIA showroom in Tebet, South Jakarta, Thursday (06/24/2010).

With a little alteration, it is clear that the New Pride is reliable enough to travel out of town. Hence, IMA invites journalists to Bandung to prove it. "Actually, this trip is more fun alone. But the main core wants to show its stability because it has a wheelbase and wheel tread a long and low ground clearance," explained Ridjal.

Benny Averdi of Automotive tabloids tell if the teeth 2 can be pulled up to 70 km. "To top speed of baseball tried, but taut ran had reached 160 km / h," explained Benny.

New Pride is available in seven color options. For the price, which transmit manually USD 145 million and Rp 158 million automatic transmissions (both on the road of Jakarta). Means, with funds in the hands of USD 150 million has been able to get a hatchback with a spacious interior space.

Proton his promise to prove that the luxurious display Exora Exora President. How the features till dare Priced Proton MPV's most luxurious edition to $ 320 million. What kind of figures We refer to the review.

In terms of engine, the Proton MPV Exora President buy same machine with previous Exora ie Campro CPS engine capacity of 4 cylinder DOHC 16 valve which can give off power 125 hp pda 6500 rpm. While the resulting torque is 150 Nm at 4500 rpm.

With it, Exora president can reach a top speed of 165 km per hour. While for the Exora manually from point 0 to 100 km per hour just takes 12.9 seconds. While the older matic Exora namely 15.5 seconds.

Front suspension uses MacPherson Strut Exora President on the front and torsion beam. For safety system use disc brakes on front and rear Tromol for.

Viewed from the exterior, added Exora pretty with additional body kits and on until the engine hood overvender. Applying body kit emphasize the presence of President Exora homeland MPV vehicle market.

For President Exora rim using size 17 inch rim with 215 tire width. Part in the president differ Exora Exora usual.

President Exora model is now applied captain chair seats, while the bench was discarded. So only two chairs in them. More classy interior with a mix of two colors white and gray.

Give the impression of class, did not escape from the Proton with an accent color President Exora wood or wood panel that is on the dashboard and steering wheel.

And what about audio?. Proton was pinned double-DIN head unit with Touch screen SD / MMC / USB slot and an active subwoofer.
Rear passengers are also more relaxed with him 19-inch LCD TV. Behind the design is very attractive, classy element in it.

Looks like Proton did not play for the design of the rear passengers. Particularly applied panoramic roof style. To increase driver alertness, Proton has pinned rear camera. Screen in front of wide enough to help the eyesight of the driver.

Still curious? Simply come to the booth Proton in Indonesia International Motor Show at the JI Expo Kemayoran Jakarta.

American Honda Motor Co.. hybrid sports coupe announced the pricing of Honda CR-Z which will be available at dealers across the United States starting in late August this year with prices starting at $ 19.200.

Honda calls this hybrid as stylish vehicles, drivers and harmonize the focus on efficiency and Performance. Favor two-passenger coupe is sporty and taut handling. Engine 1.5-liter VTEC four-cylinder engine combined with the Integrated Motor Assist Performance in order to obtain both efficiency. This hybrid system combined with the sportier 6MT transmission. Other options Automatic Transmission continuously variable.

Honda prepare a three-mode drive system that is Sport, Normal and Econ. There are two variants of the CR-Z, where the richer features of the CR-Z is named EX equipped with a sound system better, including subwoofer, Bluetooth, and steering wheel covered in leather

Every year there will be a new Ferrari or at least redesign. This Italian manufacturer's efforts to meet the increasingly long list of orders, while still maintaining its appeal to potential new buyers.

Ferrari will retain the four main models of California and the 612 Scaglietti in the GT 458 Facebook 599 Fiorano in Italy and the sports car. Each year from these models will be replaced with M or modification model. Model M it appeared four years after the car in question was launched. After four years in the model M will replace the new generation.

The above four models, the flagship model or generation of supercars will change every decade or more. Ferrari will also prepare a version of the Scuderia or Spyder.

The closest is a replacement for the 612 Scaglietti is estimated to be present the first half of next year. Followed by substitute Enzo successor in late 2011 and the 2012 599 GTB Fiorano.

One of Ferrari's current focus is to pivot a relatively long time. Currently the waiting time could reach 18 months to 24 months. Therefore, consumers will begin to look to other brands. Ferrari hopes to cut that time to less than one year. How, to produce cars faster, not more.

CEO of Honda Motor Corp. Takanobu Ito had expressed disappointment at the Insight hybrid car sales performance. Honda also is currently preparing new hybrid of jazz-based but has the same components with the Insight.

Jazz, this hybrid some time ago had caught the camera being tested by Honda.
Like the Japanese daily Nikkei reported, and told Reuters on Thursday (24/06/2010), which is a combination gas-electric hybrid Insight Jazz and it will be released for 1.5 million yen (approximately USD 150 million with an exchange rate of 1 yen = USD 100.4 ) in Japan.

This means that the price is 400 000 yen cheaper than the Insight, but more expensive 200 000 yen from the Jazz or the Fit.

The new car can go up to 30 km per liter, slightly increased from the most efficient fuel consumption for the Jazz that is 25 km per liter.

This new hybrid course will increasingly create competitive polar hybrid cars in Japan increased. In addition to Honda, Toyota also reportedly will issue a new hybrid in the year ahead.

Shopping center of Paris Van Java (PVJ) in Jalan Sukajadi Bandung, West Java, to witness the presence of KIA Pride facelift to the automotive market homeland. KIA Pride price facelift costing USD 145 million for the version of the manual and automatic versions cost Rp 158 million.

"Presented in accordance with the demands of urban life which is always
dynamic and has a very high mobility, "said Marketing Director of PT KIA Mobil Indonesia Hartanto Sukmono in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday (23/06/2010).

The difference with the old version, KIA Pride facelift is now carrying the latest forms and interior ekstrior more riveting. For the exterior, especially on the grille, New KIA Pride carried the concept of 'Tiger Nose' accompanied by a more box shape foglamp emitting element carrying the sporty impression.

For the interior, KIA Pride facelift now claimed more quiet. Not only that, the interior of New KIA Pride now apply the two tone color which is equipped with entertainment features such as CD player, MP3, USB and iPod.
KIA Pride facelift still use the same engine, 1400 cc DOHC
CVVT technology which can give off energy of 94 PS and torque of 12.8 kgm.

There are seven colors prepared for the New Kia Pride which is titanium silver, clear white,
clear silver, beige, red tropycal, sapphire, black minight.
And for consumer satisfaction, KIA has now longer KIA engine warranty period
Pride facelift up to five years or up to 150 thousand kilometers.