'Ferrari' on Top Railway

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 20: Italo, the new high speed train from the railway company New Passenger Transport SpA, known as NTV, ahead of its inaugural trip to Naples, at Stazione Tiburtina on April 20, 2012 in Rome, Italy. The new NTV railway company will run its maiden public high speed train journey on April 28, from Rome to Naples. (Photo by MAX ROSSI/REUTERS)

Ford Focus in Indonesia Free Recall

Company Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) said the Focus sold in Indonesia is safe, so free from recall. Ford Focus in Indonesia do not have manufacturing defects such as those in the United States.
"Focus is here different from those sold in America," said Lea Kartika Indra, Communications Director of FMI to Otosia.com not long ago.

According to Lea, in addition to different types, to consumers in the U.S. Focus is not the same as those marketed in Indonesia. "The type that do not go there here and there in Indonesia. So Focus here is not the problem. Nothing to do with the recall of events such as those in America," said Lea.

Lea said the Focus for Indonesia came from the factory Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM), while the recalled models are manufactured and intended for consumers Uncle Sam. "From the type and origin of the manufacturer have been different, so once again safe Focus on Indonesia. Wiper problem complained of in America, here is fine, no problem," said Lea.

Previously reported, Ford Motor Co. U.S. announces recall of 140 310 units of the Focus sedan and hatchback. This action was announced Institutions Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) United States on Tuesday local time. In his written statement, NHTSA said that the 2012 Ford Focus Alert potentially have a problem because the fan penyelaput wiper easily leak.

Furthermore, it allows water to leak into the engine wiper and cause electrical short circuit. Wiper can be jammed, thereby reducing the driver's visibility, and furthermore may lead to accidents.

Although withdrawn, until now no reports of accidents or casualties related problem. Withdrawals will be made starting May 21, 2012. In addition to replacing penyelaput, Ford will clean the wiper plug and electric motor.
In Indonesia alone, the Ford Focus is also outstanding. However, these models will be drawn up new possibilities to get in on the end of this year. (KapanLagi.Com)

Honda's sales don't bend

Motor manufacturer Honda ended the first quarter of 2012 with a dominating market motorcycles in Indonesia. The market share of the motor reaches a wing feature the 55% with 1.063.695 units of motorcycles.

On the basis of the data industry association Sepedamotor Indonesia (AISI), along with the January-March this year, PT Astra Honda Motor, Honda motorcycle manufacturer in Indonesia recorded sales growth of 7.5% compared to the same period last year which was only 989.862 units.

Honda's sales growth is much higher in comparison with the growth of the national market that declined.

Quarter I this year, total sales of motorbikes nationwide recorded 1.931.677 units or down 2.7% compared to the same period last year, 1.985.800 units.

Deputy General Manager Sales Division AHM Thomas Wijaya revealed Honda positive sales growth in the first quarter is increasingly widened the gap with the nearest competitor by a market share of 18%.

"Thank you for consumer confidence towards products and after-sales service motor Honda became a major key to this achievement. We are constantly trying to increase consumer satisfaction in every achievement, "he said in a press release, Friday (13/4/2012).

Motor Sales contributor

Honda Skutik BeAT and Honda Vario series became the largest contributor to this achievement. During the first quarter of this year, I BeAT Honda has sold 314.263 units or grew by 32% compared to the same period last year which was only 237.631 units.

Honda Vario series recorded has sold 232.059 units. Latest motorcycle Honda Vario Techno 125 PGM-FI becomes compromised.

Overall, Honda skutik during this period have sold 649.794 unit with additional sales of the Honda Scoopy 46.800 units, 55.757 units Honda Spacy series, and 915 units Honda PCX. In this segment, Honda Motorcycle designation as King of the more solid after grabbing Skutik 61,58% market share.

In the segment of the duck, the dominance of the Honda sales also immovable. In the first three months of this year recorded has sold 366.829 units Honda moped. This strengthens the position of Honda achievement as King Underbones with 57,3% market share.

Honda's sales in segment duck contributed by Honda Revo series amounted to 127.374 units, the Honda Supra series Pallets of 176.155 units, and Honda's New Blade of 63,300 units.

In the segment sport, sales of Honda MegaPro AHM donated by series of 34.229 units, Honda Tiger series of 42621 units, Honda CBR series of 4,422 units, and Honda CS1 of 1988 the unit.

Sources: Oto.Detik.Com in Indonesian translated into English

Unique collection of cars with shoe design

Have a car with an attractive design, good safety features, engine-powered, fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, it is currently the most sought-after consumer.

Offered Tuesday, March 20, Automotto 2012, world automotive and lifestyle in some countries has become the thing that cannot be separated. In fact, any car design did not escape the lifestyle accessory.

Some women in the United Kingdom, poured their ideas to design cars with display of different types of shoes, as well as to promote their product. Here's the full list:

1. The Shoemobile Kang

One of the company's shoes from China, Kang Shoes, making the car shoe with leather wrapped 3 meters in length as one of promotion of products hellava. This shoe has a car price Rp60 million (in the currency of Indonesia) that can accommodate the driver and one passenger. With a speed of 32 km/h, the car this shoe can reach a distance of 220 km.

2. Reebok Training Shoe Car

Car shoe was created as part of the Reebok shoe company Imaging campaigns. The marketing funds spent millions of dollars on this, will shape consumer mindsets toward Reebok Shoes are tough.

3. Reebok Soocer Car Boot

For sports fans, the football will surely show their loyalty to the club or players of their idol. But he made the ball from the Reebok Shoes car, making football fans will be looking for information purpose made car shoes.

4. Classic Waffle nighttime Stomper Car

Car design these shoes made from the classic Brown boots with red laces, shoe models reminiscent of 80s. some people who look at this shoe may design the car missed the shoes with that model.

5. The Red Pump Family Car

This is one of the car's design shoes with high heels woman-owned, which can accommodate a family member. There are some family members in East Asia using the design of this car.

6. The Ronald MacDonald Shoe Car

When you know the fast-food restaurant, McDonald 's, for sure you also know the figure of Ronald MacDonald as ' Brand Ambassador ' them. This car was inspired by the footwear owned by Ronald McDonald with impressive Imaging.

7. The Giant Yellow-Slip on Shoe Car

High heels shoes with bright color shows characters cheerful woman. Automakers this shoe combines elements of shoes are cute with a touch of body kit on the car.

8. Classic Red Stiletto Trike

This is one car that looks sexy shoes. Car design these shoes footwear resembling the eve feminine.

9. Retro Bowling Shoe Boat

As one of the prestigious model to the retro shoes, is used for the purposes of a ship's boat. This boat shoe detail workmanship, as complicated as it should pay attention to the level of security while on the water.

10. A Car like no other Shoe

The intent of the design and the name of the car this shoe is simple, yet its design being the only car shoe with abstract model. The impression of the car this shoe also gives rise to thinking of shoes that smell.

Sources: Otomotif.VivaNesw.Com in Indonesian translated into English

RISING FUEL PRICES: No Signal Auto Industry Is Raising Prices

Following the Government's plan to raise fuel prices, among the automotive industry of Bali has not received the signal of ATPM to raise prices.

Chairman of the Association of Automotive Bali Dodi Dikariawan says the impact of rising fuel prices usually imposes on the cost of shipping a car from Jakarta to Bali. However, so far have not provided the information. ATPM

Dodi also Heads the official Dealer of KIA car Branch in Bali a National Car, PT Pratama, mention it since last February the automotive industry circles Bali has raised prices due to an increase in customs behind the name of motor vehicles (BBNKB) by 5% a year.

On the other hand, the announcement of plans for an increase in fuel prices of Rp 1,500 per liter was declared the Government some time ago, said Dodi showed the assurance for automotive circles.

"Compared to previous floating with the issue of subsidies for black plate or plates white and over the technology to the BBG, has now clearly so that we have a strategy in anticipation," he said.

Whether the increase in fuel prices will result in a decrease in sales?

Dodi explained so far it doesn't terpegaruh much less efficient vehicles such as the brand, it even gives the Picanto alternative for consumers to buy vehicles efficiently.

Things were also said to Head Marketing PT Astra International Tbk Honda Bali region Mode Vivendi.

He rate hikes fuel prices for the Honda brand in the eyes of consumers is famous for is a chance. His target this time, reveal is their mode of previous use of four-wheeled vehicles to switch to options became more efficient.

"The rising price of FUEL is an opportunity to increase our sales," he said.

Sources: Bisnia.Com in Indonesian translated into English