The 2012 370Z Roadster is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in two trims, the Base and the Touring.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 332-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on the Base. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on the Touring, and a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2012 370Z Roadster is a carryover from 2011.
MSRP
$40,050 - $42,750
Invoice
$37,089 - $39,587
Garage Lift Direct Lift Pro 9 Plus is a tool to lift your car and you can inspect the car freely without any fear because it is very powerful and easy. there is a great friend who felt the Garage Lift Direct Lift Pro 9 Plus is
Garage Lift Direct Lift Pro 9 Plus
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Earlier wereadabout theadvantagesof the new featuresof thecarteslanow wewillread thenewnewsabout electriccarsas theTeslaisthe newest featuresandpricingoftheoffering. Teslalaunched thecarnewelectricvehiclesatnight, theXmodel, across-over that offersmorespacethanthe sedanmodelsand thecompany's originalsportyRoadster.
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XModelsfeaturea fullthirdrowseats(accessibleby slidingthe middle rowforward), whichallowstostore up tosevenpassengersandtheircargo. Teslawillalsooffer aselection ofall-wheeldrive, a first forthe company, in addition torear-wheelbasemodel. Thanks to theelectricdrivetrainXmodel, smartcarcan tweakthe torqueofeachwheelto easilyadapt to changingdriving situations.
Teslaplans tobegin productionof theXModel2013's, with deliveries beginningin 2014. via : VB
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Ford's Evos hybrid concept for the future
Not ready for the future? Too bad, it's here -- well, at least in concept form. Debuting soon at Frankfurt's international auto show is Ford's Evos, a cloud-connected hybrid EV that serves as a preview of the kinds of smart and hyper-connected vehicles Dearborn eventually wants to build. Details on what powers it are scant, but we do know it'll rock the gasoline-electric drivetrain from the upcoming C-Max Energi. And when you've exhausted the combined 500 mile range, you can top up that lithium-ion pack by plugging in or wirelessly through inductive charging.
With gratuitous access to data you've slung into the cloud, the Evos is deeply intertwined with your daily routine. It'll change your alarm clock if your morning meeting is canceled, continue music playback from other devices where you've left off and even suggest alternative routes based on your schedule and past driving history. Oh and it'll monitor your heart rate too. Don't believe us? Proof of that and more reside in the video after the break, which'll hopefully tide you over til September -- when we get to see if it lives up to the hype in person.
Ford Evos Concept – The Ultimate Expression of Ford's New Global Design and Technology Vision
- Ford Evos Concept showcases Ford's first truly global design language and a new vision for customer-focused and intuitive technologies
- Dramatic four-door, four-seat fastback concept with state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid powertrain previews Ford's new global design language with distinctive exterior and interior design cues
- Driver engagement technologies explore seamless enhancement of the driving experience, driver well-being and smart, electrified powertrain.
Ford Evos Concept makes global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
BERLIN, Germany, August 31, 2011 – Making its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Ford Evos Concept represents the ultimate expression of Ford's new global design language, and explores key future powertrain and vehicle technologies.
Created as a bespoke concept vehicle, the fastback introduces Ford's first truly global design language as the momentum of the company's One Ford product plan continues to build.
"The Ford Evos Concept unites three key elements which are at the core of our One Ford global product strategy: outstanding design, smart technologies and fuel economy leadership," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development.
"With its compelling design and innovative technology experience, this is a clear demonstration of the exciting vision we have for the Ford brand. While you will never see this car on the road, the next generation of Ford products around the world will display many of the distinctive design ideas and advanced technologies it showcases."
Technology vision for enriched customer experience
Ford Evos Concept is not just a design-led exercise. It also embodies the global Ford product development team's move to design and develop vehicles as more than just an interior and exterior, or a collection of attributes.
"Our goal is to focus on enriching a customer's every experience with their vehicle – by personalizing it, adapting it, and creating unique, unexpected features that surprise and delight them," said Kuzak. "In the Ford Evos Concept, this objective is explored and extended to the area of connectivity, where the intent is not to convert the vehicle into a smartphone, but rather to provide personalised and safe connection to the outside world in an enriching manner designed totally for the vehicle context."
Ford's global Research and Innovation team, led by Paul Mascarenas, was tasked with building Evos Concept around a technology experience as visionary as the design. The result signals how Ford intends to build on the momentum of innovations like the SYNC in-car connectivity system.
"At Ford, the future of technology in the car will be defined by the experience that it delivers to the driver and passengers," said Paul Mascarenas, chief technical officer and vice president of Ford Research and Innovation. "We see technology as more than just an impressive list of microprocessors, sensors and software; it's about the application of that technology to create an experience that enhances the driver's time behind the wheel."
The concept's technology experience embraces a new generation of driver interaction and awareness currently under development in the Ford Research and Innovation laboratories. Seamless connectivity between the vehicle and the driver's „personal cloud‟ of information is at the heart of the vision for its capabilities.
"The possibilities are fascinating when we explore how to enable a seamless lifestyle between home, office and car linked by access to the driver's personal information," Mascarenas said.
With information from the cloud, the vehicle can provide the same connected lifestyle the driver experiences at home or office. The car knows the driver, and automatically adapts handling, steering and engine controls to deliver an exceptionally dynamic driving experience.
Ford researchers are focusing their efforts in this area to deliver on four key customer benefits: personalisation, seamless enhancement of the driving experience, looking after the driver's well- being and delivering smart electrified powertrain optimisation.
The personalised, cloud-connected lifestyle
While today's Ford products provide drivers with many personalisation options, cloud connectivity will enable future Ford vehicles to take the experience to the next level.
Drawing from a detailed understanding of the driver's preferences and driving habits, the Ford Evos Concept combines this personal information with additional data from the cloud, such as the drivers work schedule and local traffic or weather conditions. This information provides a personalised and seamless experience as the driver transitions in and out of the car.
"We're researching how we can use patterns or preferences set by the driver to make life simpler," said Mascarenas. "The car gets to know you and can act as a personal assistant to handle some of the usual routines of a daily commute."
It could automatically play the same music or news program that was just streaming at home, or heat or cool the interior to an ideal temperature before the driver gets in without having to be requested by predicting departure time based on his calendar. Wirelessly communicating with devices in the home, it could close the garage door and switch off the lights automatically as it pulls away.
"This cloud-connected vision shows the enormous potential of tailoring the driving experience to suit the exact personal tastes and moods of the driver," said Mascarenas. "From recommending a great driving road from friends on your social networks or resetting your alarm clock to let you sleep in when a morning meeting gets cancelled!"
Enhanced driving experience
Ford Evos Concept explores adaptive vehicle technologies to redefine the driving experience.
Current technology requires vehicle chassis settings to be defined based upon the abilities and tastes of a cross-section of drivers and the topography of typical roads. The concept foresees tuning handling and performance to the road ahead and the specific individual behind the wheel.
Learning driver habits and capabilities, the technology can overlay map and weather data sourced from the cloud to adjust powertrain, steering, suspension and braking systems for optimum enjoyment, comfort and safety. Because the vehicle is adaptive and honed to maximum performance based on the situation, it takes driving engagement to a new level.
Driver wellness
Ford researchers have already developed technologies focused on driver wellness, such as the heart-rate monitoring seat and certified allergy-free interiors. With a seamless connection to the cloud, the Ford Evos Concept monitors the physical state and workload of the driver and adjusts the driving experience accordingly.
"Our wellness research and technologies are focused on relieving driver stress and enhancing their situational awareness," said Mascarenas. "Drivers around the world are spending more time behind the wheel, and the car should not be another stress point in their lives."
The Ford Evos Concept is also equipped with advanced air quality sensors and filtration systems to help allergy sufferers. Location aware, it can access air quality data from the cloud and proactively suggest a healthier route to the destination.
In dynamic driving situations, the vehicle may simplify the appearance of the instrument panel to display only necessary gauge information and switch the driver's connected smartphone to "Do Not Disturb" mode to help keep the focus of attention on the road.
Cloud-optimised hybrid powertrain
Completing the vision for the Ford Evos Concept is a state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain providing the same next-generation performance and fuel economy as the Ford C-MAX Energi scheduled for introduction in North America in 2012 and Europe in 2013.
Ford „powersplit‟ hybrid architecture allows the electric motor and petrol engine to work together or separately to maximise efficiency. The advanced powertrain typically runs in all-electric mode before switching to charge-sustaining hybrid mode for continued optimal fuel efficiency.
Cloud connectivity would provide further opportunities to enhance performance and efficiency by selecting the optimum combination of powertrain modes for any given journey.
"Access to historical driver behaviour and travel patterns allows us to calculate the optimal fuel and energy efficiency by predicting the destination," said Mascarenas. "Our researchers are working to increase understanding of driver behaviour, develop accurate protocols to predict it and enhance the trip by providing the smartest use of fuel or battery for the situation."
The cloud-optimised powertrain would automatically „know‟ when to save energy and switch modes, using information about the vehicle's predicted travel route, any emission zone restrictions during the journey and current weather conditions.
In the future, communities may place firm restrictions on the types of vehicles allowed to use certain roads or highway lanes, and some city centres may choose to be open only to full electric vehicles. Helping drivers comply with such regulations could therefore be among the benefits of this technology. For example, the French government is considering creating zones mandating lower emissions, while cities such as London, Berlin, and Stockholm already have them in place.
This capability would further enhance the performance of Ford‟s advanced PHEV technology, which offers an overall driving range of more than 500 miles (800 kilometres) using the battery and engine – more than any other plug-in or extended-range electric vehicle.
"With its leading-edge „cloud-optimised‟ PHEV powertrain offering outstanding efficiency and range with supreme driving enjoyment, the Ford Evos Concept highlights our vision for greener, smarter vehicles with outstanding customer appeal," said Kuzak.
Ford's new design direction
The Ford Evos Concept was specifically developed to introduce the new Ford design direction. Key design elements will be applied to forthcoming Ford vehicles.
The new global design DNA provides the company‟s worldwide design teams with a common framework to guide the creation of new products, enabling them to shape a coherent family of distinctive vehicles sharing the same fundamental design character.
"We wanted the Ford Evos Concept to give a clear message about where Ford design is heading – shaping vehicles that are fun to drive, have a strong premium visual appeal, and above all, are stunningly beautiful," said J Mays, group vice president, Design and chief creative officer.
"Our exciting new design DNA has been developed and refined by an intensive effort by all of our talented global design team," said Mays. "As a team, we wanted to create a more technical design vocabulary to help communicate the smart technology that is now core to the Ford brand. In addition, we worked particularly hard on meeting the high-expectations of a new generation of buyers – a group of consumers who have grown up surrounded by beautiful, premium design work on even the most affordable products."
Dramatic fastback design with unique proportions
To provide a fitting vehicle to introduce the new design language, the Ford Evos Concept was conceived as a dramatic fastback concept, combining a striking new profile with innovative proportions. Attention-grabbing lines conceal a unique new format, with a four-door, four-seat layout which combines dynamic appearance with surprising practicality.
"This is an exciting new interpretation of the fastback bodystyle, with a really innovative silhouette as well as dramatic and very modern proportions," Mays said.
With the length of a typical C-car, but with width of a CD-car, the Ford Evos Concept has a powerful, sporting stance. The forward position of the cowl, the strongly rounded front screen and the A-pillars set further to the rear enabled the designers to create the impression of a classic GT car, but with a very contemporary feel.
The concept‟s spectacular hinged gullwing-style doors, both front and rear, provide outstanding access to the spacious four-seat cabin.
The concept car measures 4.50m (177in) long, 1.97m (77in) wide and 1.36m (53in) high, with a wheelbase of 2.74m (108in).
Distinctive evolution
Shaped as the ultimate expression of the new design DNA, the Ford Evos Concept highlights key elements of Ford‟s distinctive new global design language.
"The new design DNA marks a bold evolution of the kinetic design language featured on existing global Ford products and is characterised by a number of important elements that will contribute to an unmistakable future Ford look," said Mays.
From the front, the Ford Evos Concept immediately signals the arrival of something new – a new face for Ford featuring the signature trapezoidal grille mounted higher on the car and creating a confident, more premium look.
Bold, technical shapes, such as the extremely slim „laser cut‟ front lamps or the dramatic graphic created by the front and rear screens connected by the thin glazed section of the roof, add a distinctive character to the design. Sculptured flanks highlight attention to detail on the surfacing, which lends a refined quality and a tauter, more muscular character.
"The Ford Evos Concept embodies the core elements of the new global design language, while capturing the dynamic, fun-to-drive spirit which is central to the Ford DNA," said executive design director Martin Smith. "Most notable is the brand new „face of Ford‟, with its higher mounted trapezoidal grille, and the design is characterised by the use of very bold, technical graphics. We have also created much more refined and precise surfacing, and these elements together give a strong visual sense of premium quality.
The vehicle was sculpted with the same purity of surface sculpture and attention to detail which characterise premium vehicles. Around the world, a new generation of buyers have come to expect premium design in all products, regardless of the purchase price.
Built around the driver
Reflecting the fun-to-drive spirit of its exterior design, the interior of the Ford Evos Concept is built around the driver. A stylish and innovative cockpit promises new levels of driving pleasure and driver interaction.
The interior architecture features clean and simple surfaces, with a muscular, athletic character to the slim upper instrument panel, enhanced by bold trapezoidal cut-outs. Contrasting these muscular forms, curvaceous cockpit display surfaces sweep down either side of the driver, providing secondary information about vehicle and infotainment systems.
The concept features a bold red driver‟s seat and the vision of unprecedented driver interaction via an advanced driver interface. The two rear seat passengers get an equally special experience, with dedicated touch-screen displays to interact with the vehicle and individually adjustable sports seats.
"Both the exterior and interior of the Ford Evos Concept clearly communicate that this is a driver‟s car, so that as soon as people see the vehicle, they will immediately want to get in and drive," said executive design director Moray Callum.
via : Engadget
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Rating: 3.5
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-Efforts to meet the high demands of the consumer-
PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) today announced the sale of Nissan Juke has exceeded three times the initial target was set at 500 units per month with an average sale of 1.600 units per month. These results indicate a positive market response to the Juke's unique design complete with cutting-edge technologies are adopted.
Takayuki Kimura, President Director of NMI says, "Juke, which was launched in the second quarter of last year comes complete range of Nissan's line-up in Indonesia. We really enjoyed it, because now Nissan's sales and market share continue to rise and receive good response from the community "
In order to meet the high demand of Nissan Juke by consumers, now NMI Juke increase production capacity up to an average of 2.000 units per month so consumers can quickly to have the Nissan Juke. Kimura added that through increased production capacity, the NMI would like to give satisfaction to all consumers, especially Nissan Nissan Juke potential buyers.
NMI total sales during the year 2011 from January to December (CY 2011) amounted to 56.193 units. These results are best characterized as a year of sales achieved in the history of the NMI. Percentage of sales increased 48.5% compared with total sales in 2010 (CY 2010) and which amounted to 37.839 units. Average monthly sales volume increased from 3.000 units in 2010 to 5,000 units in 2011.
NMI can be achieved record monthly sales figures are therefore satisfactory from several models that became the backbone of its sales as Nissan Grand Livina, March and Juke. 7-passenger MPV Grand Livina contributed sales of 25.325 units which accounted for 45% of total company sales in the year 2011. While March and Juke accounted for more than 40% of total sales of NMI. Contributions March sales of 12.345 units and Juke by 9.573 units.
Based on data from the national total sales during the year 2011, Nissan was in third position for the passenger car segment among all the sole agent (ATPM) cars in Indonesia. "We are very optimistic sales target of 60.000 units at the end of this fiscal year (April 2012) can be achieved. In 2012, several new models will be launched to re-equip rangakian Nissan line-up that already exist. Of course, these new models according to the needs of the people of Indonesia, "lid Kimura.
Description: Nissan Motor Indonesia Increase Juke Production Capacity
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Eman
ItemReviewed: Nissan Motor Indonesia Increase Juke Production Capacity
After launching several variants, MINI finally began to divulge the latest generation of variants of the MINI Cooper is ready to be marketed in mid-2012. From the pictures were released, the latest generation dar Cooper looks much more aggressive.
As reported by autoevolution, Wednesday (01/18/2012) mainly in terms of exterior design, is expected to undergo many changes. And most importantly predictable is the change in the interior is a bit new instrument cluster gives the Mini an existing one.
These changes are what makes this latest generation MINI Cooper looks much more aggressive. From the exterior, front bumper and grille remains the same as the previous generation. However, front and rear lights get a new design, as well as fog lamps are made more attractive.
Meanwhile, the kitchen runway, is expected to use the new features with the three-cylinder turbocharged, both diesel and gasoline.
With a 1.5-liter engine equipped with this car can produce power up to 130 PS (69 kW128 hp) and 150 PS (110 kW/148 hp). For Cooper S, 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline that can produce 180 PS (132 kW/178).
Description: Latest Generation MINI Cooper More Aggressive
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Eman
ItemReviewed: Latest Generation MINI Cooper More Aggressive
The launch of Aqua showed Toyota wants to increase sales in the domestic market.
Toyota chief engineer Satoshi Ogiso explain Toyota Aqua products (REUTERS / Kyodo) RELATED NEWS Toyota Motor Corp., the largest car manufacturers in Asia, began selling the Prius cheaper version in Japan, Monday, December 26. This model will compete with the Honda Fit, Honda Motor Co's targeting young consumers who like the entry-level fuel-efficient cars.
The car, named Aqua - in the U.S. marketed under the name Prius C - is priced at 1.69 million yen, or about Rp197 million. Cheaper than existing Prius, which sold from 2.17 million yen (Rp253 million).
With these prices, Toyota sure can sell Aqua 12,000 a month in the domestic market. Toyota continues to pursue a target could increase sales by 20 percent next year, one with a market share widened Prius gasoline electric car production.
Prius in domestic sales plunged 51 percent in the first six months of this year to 83,319 vehicles as a result of post-production chain disconnection gemba and tsunami disaster in Japan in March.
Meanwhile, Honda Fit compact car (Honda Jazz in Indonesia) are also sold in a choice of hybrid and conventional, lead the market in the first six months of this year. Honda Fit sales in that period reached 88,282 units, or only down 2 percent from a year earlier. Surely this indicates a growing demand for fuel-efficient cars.
"(Launch) shows Aqua Toyota wants to increase sales in the domestic market," said Mamoru Kato, an auto analyst at okai Tokyo Research Center in Nagoya, Japan, as reported by detroitnews. "Toyota Prius raise prices, thus meet the demand for hybrid Aqua serves a small segment which is cheaper."
Aqua has a length of 3.9 meters, shorter than the Prius that reached 4.48 meters. However, according to Toyota's chief engineer Satoshi Ogiso, Aqua foot space as wide as the Corolla.
This new model offers fuel efficiency is extraordinary, is 35 kilometers per liter. Far more economical than the Honda Fit Hybrid, which is only 30 kilometers per liter. However, the prices are cheaper than the Honda Fit Aqua, which is only 1.59 million yen (Rp185 million) per unit
Description: Toyota Launch Prius C cheap Version
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Eman
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Range of hybrid vehicles Toyota Motor Corp. increased again with the launch of the Prius hatchback subcompact C which will go on sale in March.
Prius C claimed the most economical for urban vehicle that is not the kind of plug-ins with the fuel consumption of 53 mpg in the city, which claimed to be.
Generally, hybrid vehicles speeding on the highway with fuel consumption of at least 46 mpg, while Prius C 50 mpg for combined road conditions.
Prius C is built based on the Yaris platform, will be released to the American market at a price of around 19,000 U.S. dollars, not including destination charge.
Prius C has a wheelbase 6 inches shorter than the existing Yaris, and overall 19 inches shorter, with lighter weight than the standard Prius.
Hybrid operating system with a standard Prius, except that the capacity is smaller gasoline engine, which is 1.5 liters compared with a standard 1.8-liter Prius, with a combined output of 99hp.
Prius C can be driven with a battery, but only for a range of around a mile at speeds of up to 25 mph.
The concept version of this car was displayed at the Detroit show last year, with more ngepopg style, but the Prius C which produced current is smaller than the existing Prius.
Prius C standard features include nine airbags, 15-inch wheels, automatic climate control, tilt telescopic steering wheel, and keyless remote entry key illumination.
The system uses a standard audio CD player, USB port with iPod connectivity, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, and Bluetooth for streaming music.
Toyota Prius C is released at a lower price to attract younger buyers who are looking for value and fuel-efficient vehicles for their first car.
Prius C variant will also have a wagon that is the Prius V will be launched in late 2011, and Plug-In Prius that drove this summer.
Toyota hopes to sell about 45,000 units of the Prius C every year in the United States, said Bob Carter, General Manager of Toyota
Description: Toyota launches Prius C hybrid
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Eman
ItemReviewed: Toyota launches Prius C hybrid
While Ford hasn’t revealed any new images of the upcoming Ford Fusion sedan, they have begun to leak some key features on the car.
For starters, we now know to expect a technology typically found on luxury vehicles, which Ford calls Lane Keeping Assist for its particular take on the concept. This technology is intended to help drowsy drivers in several ways to keep them from accidentally drifting into other lanes or off of the road entirely.
LKA works by utilizing a digital camera that is mounted in the rearview mirror attached to the windshield, detecting lane makers and monitoring the position of the car in relation to its respect lane. Should the system detect signs that the driver is possibly drowsy and drifting side to side in the lane, the system will first alert the driver with a chime sound, an icon on the dash and then a vibration in the steering wheel and a nudge back to the center of the lane thanks to the electric power assist steering (EPAS).
Should the system make an incorrect assumption or the driver to decide to continue with the lane change, the system can be overruled either with a manual steering input, braking or acceleration.
It is also worth noting that the system only comes on at speeds over 40 miles per hour and only if the system deems the road has sufficient markings for detections to be made. At that time, the vehicle will display a special icon notifying the driver that LKA is active.
“Fusion’s Lane Keeping System combines a digital imaging sensor with our own state-of-the-art control software to process images and determine what level of warning or assistance to provide to the driver,” said Michael Kane, Ford development engineer. “We’ve put a lot of effort into ensuring the accuracy of the lane detection and the smoothness of the assist.”
While the technology has been fairly popular amongst more expensive luxury vehicles as of late, Leftlane will withhold judgment of the system until after we get the opportunity to test it first hand and report back to you.
What else we know about the 2013 Fusion
Ford announced that it will be doing a digital reveal of the all-new 2013 Fusion midsize sedan by allowing owners of Apple iPhone and Android phones to download a special app which will activate by taking a picture of any Ford oval (digital, physical or printed) and then physically touching the oval on the touchscreen.
From there, app users will be able to take a virtual test drive of the new Fusion before its reveal at the 2011 Detroit auto show. The app will reveal special features about the car, exclusive video content, special interviews from the car’s creator and eventually reveal the car itself on January 9th.
Along the way there are a total of 19 tracks to unlock and enjoy, along with three different versions of the car. Want to try it for yourself? Download it to your phone here.
Ford has been remarkebly tight-lipped about the upcoming Fusion, and understandably so given how competitive and crucial the segment is. As a result, Ford hasn’t given spies or leaky employees a whole lot to share, except of course for some unverified predictions about the hybrid variant of the Fusion.
The folks at Ford Inside News say they have privileged information suggesting the next-gen 2013 model year Fusion Hybrid will be sporting an EPA city rating as high as 47 to 48 miles per gallon city, a six to seven mpg jump over the current model’s rating. The change will come from a combination of tweaks across the board – but mostly due to the switch from nickel to lithium-ion batteries.
Look for the next Fusion Hybrid to also gain a little but more differentiation from the rest of the Fusion models in the styling department, following a similar packaging strategy to the Hyundai Sonata lineup. The next Fusion will also be a global model, which will be largely the same as the European Ford Mondeo, aside from minor details and powertrain options. Both the Fusion and Mondeo will share the CD4 platform.
Ford believes its new Fusion will be such a strong product that it might even see sales rocket by 50 percent, potentially into the 30,000+ realm on a monthly basis. If the next-gen Fusion does come to market as inside sources describe, it very well could become one of the strongest contenders in an increasingly competitive segment vying for the sales leadership spot long-held by Toyota ’s vaunted Camry.
Be sure to check back frequently between now and January 10 as new details about this, and other vehicles will surely make its way into the news before finally being revealed in official channels.
Description: 2013 Ford Fusion comes with a new style and new features
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Eman
ItemReviewed: 2013 Ford Fusion comes with a new style and new features
Competition in the Indonesian city car market getting tighter. PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) continued to perform renovations and innovations of the New Honda Jazz Facelift to boost sales volume. It looks more fresh and there are additional new features.
HPM tried to raise the standard hatchback Jazz in the classroom and presenting new Jazz as raising the bar, again. The new look is situated in the hexagonal grille with matallic finishing as used on the Civic Type R, New Front Aero Bumper fog lamp fitted to the type of RS, and headlamp design that adds to the impression of sporty and stylish.
Sole agent (ATPM) Honda will increase its supply of 1,700 units per month to 2,000 units, up to 39 percent. The new variant is believed to enliven the car in the hatchback class each year continues to rise sharply.
Although sales volume had declined by the tsunami in Japan, HPM remained confident its products sold in the market. "Last year, an increase of only about 37 percent. This year, HPM optimist could reach 39 percent by selling hatchback car that is loved by young people and executives, "said Director of Marketing and Sales Service HPM Jonfis Fandy on the sidelines of the launch of the New Honda Jazz Facelift in Jakarta.
According to him, the launch of this latest Jazz in order to pursue the sales volume of HPM which had declined, due to supply plant in Japan has not recovered.
"The average 1700 sale of Jazz units per month last year. Through this new product, we hope to touch 2,000 units per month. We are optimistic Jazz get back into the market leader in the Indonesian market, "said Jonfis.
Despite the decline, consumers remain loyal to await the emergence of the new Jazz. "That is, there is no shift in the market. Consumers Jazz still waiting. We appreciate that and can now be filled with the New Jazz which can be bought, "he explained.
Description: show Innovative new honda jazz
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Eman
ItemReviewed: show Innovative new honda jazz
combines the fuel efficiency of i-DSI engine with amazing performance
V-TEC. Collaboration engine is perfectly equipped also by the levels of emissions
EURO 4 standard
Maximum Output:
88 kw (120 PS) at 6600 rpm
Maximum torque: 145 Nm (14.8 kgm) at 4800 rpm
F1 sensation in your fingertips (Type RS - AT)
Paddle-shift gives a touch of the F1, with the ease of doing
gearshift without having to move the hand from the steering
Torque Boost Resonator
Honda's original technology that increases the torque on the lap down and power
on a lap top, resulting in power
powerful yet fuel-efficient ....
Drive By Wire
Sisitim electronics that control the opening and closing the valve to the accelerator pedal
maximum precision akaselerasi yet fuel-efficient
Shift Hold Control (on Transmission AT)
Reduce excessive displacement for driving comfort and
maximum fuel efficiency
Comfort top in its class, thanks to an ergonomic seat design
and reassuring stillness cabin, plus a maximum efficiency at
a compact vehicle with a great innovation, .. All New Honda Jazz
ULTRA SEAT
Magic Cabin All New Honda Jazz to optimize utility for lifestyle
active, Adjust the seat with one step
Easy and fast
Enjoy an amazing cargo capacity (384 liters *). By folding all
rear seat, cargo can accommodate 10 or 2201 Professional Golf Bag bottle
mineral water or 600 ml size reaches 1321 liters
World Class Safety Standard ABS Honda
ABS (Anti-Lock Breaking System) increases the stability of steering control when
emergency braking or on slippery road conditions. Features EBD
(Electronic Brake force Distribution) to optimize power
grip the wheel. while features of BA (Brake Assist)
braking in order to effectively assist llebih
Standard Dual Front SRS Air bags Air-
When frontal collision front air bag will inflate
immediately, to reduce injury to the
driver and front passenger
Construction of Protective Body
Construction of the G-CON body with a highly protective ACE absorb with
effective most of the energy from the impact of various
sides for maximum protection of world-class
Description: Technology owned Honda Jazz 2011
Rating: 3.5
Reviewer: Eman
ItemReviewed: Technology owned Honda Jazz 2011
