'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Although withdrawn, until now no reports of accidents or casualties related problem.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

Audi official "areca nut" Ducati

Audi AG official finally proposed to Italy motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati. In fact, according to two sources who know this internally and reported by the autonews, the acquisition will be announced next week (18/4/2012), before the annual meeting of the Volkswagen Group.

The process of purchasing the stock Ducati by premium brand VW is somewhat smooth, almost no barriers means. The main shareholder Investindustrial previously agreed Ducati, talking with Audi exclusively so that no other party.

With this, the Ducati will be increasingly strong position as a challenger to the BMW Motorcycle premium. In addition, VW will complement the portfolio with more diverse product range from motorcycles to trucks "heavy duty" in the global automotive industry.

This acquisition also allowed Ducati to develop new technology for its new machine. Audi also already experienced acquires Lamborghini since 1998 and continues to develop the supercar's sophisticated technology is getting.There has been no comment from VW and Audi AG as the parent of this acquisition.

Local News

The deal the two companies also reported Italy's newspaper, Corriere della Sera, who wrote the signing of acquisition will be done next week. In its report, described the Audi was given eight times negotiating exclusively with Ducati until April 15, 2012. After that, should explore new Investindustrial other prospective buyers.

Transaction value explanation yet. Last month mentioned the value of 850 million euros just to purchase the company. Audi acquires Ducati since the desire arises since 2005 ago. At that time, they were moving from the previous owner of Texas Pacific Group, but lost to Investindustrial.

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

Alternative energy work of high school students, fuel from waste Plastic

During this time the waste problem is always the dizzying City Government because the number keeps growing each day, including plastic waste that is difficult to decompose naturally. But students high school Muhammadiyah 2 Sidoarjo, East Java, managed to create a recycling plastic waste into a fuel station.

As for the means of recycling waste plastic trash removal system uses or purification through the difference in boiling points or destilasi. Tools used include pumpkin, bunsen burner tube and glass pipes. Glass plastic wrapped Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP) plastic or mineral glass. The origin of know, plastic is a petroleum residue so it could be processed into oil back.

One of his students, m. Arif Abidin Bradja and Aditya's friend invites his school doing research together. They then designed a tool that uses the Basic Law of conservation of energy. This law States changed from one form of energy into another form, but cannot be created or destroyed. This tool also uses the destilasi system with achievement of high boiling point towards boiling point lower to produce energy.

THE PROCESS OF PROCESSING

Plastic waste that is sorted in the tube is burned to produce energy that squash processed into fuel. This process takes time for 80 minutes. Each 10 kilograms of waste plastic produce one liter of fuel. Fuel is produced, according to m. Arif Abidin, same as any other fuel.

Every half milliliter produce coals for 11 seconds. If measured, its power is equal to gasoline. In order for the energy created produce oil in large numbers, they plan to use larger diameter stainless pipe. The creation of this tool just spent Rp funds of 30 thousand.

With the development of recycling plastic waste can generate environmentally friendly energy alternatives. Thanks to these findings, they were crowned champions in the race Innovative Materials Engineering Competition 2011 HIGH SCHOOL level at ITS Surabaya on 29-30 April. They set aside 44 other participants from all over Indonesia. (Tempo.Co)

BMW Presents The Latest Generation M5

BMW Group Indonesia seeks continuing to further entice customers with ran a lot of new products. And in today's BMW presents the latest generation M5. Located in Senayan City, Jakarta, PT BMW Indonesia showed. first officially BMW M5 before audiences in Indonesia. The new V8 engine carrying capacity of 4.4 litres equipped with M TwinPower Turbo, M5 is claimed capable of generating power 560 hp yet still save money on fuel.

BMW M5 was built by maintaining the tradition of his predecessor models that create the best performance for a luxury car but still environmentally friendly due to the minimal consumption of fuel, "said President Director of BMW Indonesia Ramesh Divyanathan Group in his speech.

In an internal note BMW, M5 only need 1 liter of FUEL for 10 Km. "we're constantly innovating and trying to ward off the assumption that cars with high performance it wastes fuel. We prove it with BMW M5, "said BMW Indonesia Public Relation Director Helena Abidin. This latest generation BMW M5 for 1.9 billion Rupiah (The currency of Indonesia) off the road in Jakarta and decorated with beautiful colour 10 to choose from. (duniaOtomotif.Net)

Toyota continued to export to the Middle East

Although Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will assemble vehicles Toyota Fortuner brand in Egypt, not shattered our export performance of PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) to export Toyota Fortuner to the Middle East.

It is presented by Crixmadine Priyantoko Chief External Affair TMMIN to CASH in Jakarta, Wednesday (10/4). Crixmadine said, export car segment of the sport utility vehicle (SUV) will still be doing the export in the form of Completely built-up (CBU).

"Toyota assembly plant in Egypt only focus meets Egypt's domestic market," said Crixmadine. While the other remained in the Middle East region will be the export market of TMMIN Indonesia.
For info, the establishment of Toyota assembly plant in Egypt is a result of cooperation with the TMC one Government-owned Egypt company. If nobody gets in the way, the factory Toyota Fortuner in Egypt will produce as many as 3,000 units per year.

Crixmadine says, in addition to the Middle East, the company also exports to South Africa and Southeast Asia. Crixmadine says, in the automotive market is very potent Timure Middle to large vehicle segment SUV.

"We sweep Middle car family car like the Toyota Innova and Fortuner in segment Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)," he said.

2012, TMMIN is targeting exports as much as 56.745 units or up to 30% off sale 2011 of 43.650 units. Of the total exports, the largest export contribution was in the region of the Middle East for 70%, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

While the rest of the other exports were in Southeast Asia like the Philippines, Malaysia and South Africa. (kontan.co.id)

Tips On Caring For Your Motorcycle

As capital transport that could break through the traffic jam, the indeed no second motor. But that performance remains optimal, never neglecting the care of motorcycles.

The following tips are easy to care for motorcycles:

1. check the condition of the oil, because oil was instrumental to lubricate the engine components, such as piston, piston, stang and ring piston, crutches and u.s. or u.s. noken stang-valve. If the lubricating oil is already colored blackish or suppleness of lubricating power, then it should be reduced immediately replaced with oil in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

2. check the condition of the accu. Do not let water accu crossed the line the maximum and minimum which resulted in damage to the sped up can cells accu. Add a battery in the morning. Immediately replace the battery if the battery has already started or weakened.

3. check the chain and gir. Don't let the chain too slack or too tight. Also check condition of the Overdrive, if already sharply soon change because if not chain can suddenly break.

4. check the coil and spark plug wires. Immediately replace the cable that it looks already quite aged and many visible cracks and hardening on the wire. Do not forget to note the existence of the spark plug spark plug because it is very vital to the smooth running of a vehicle's engine.

5. Note the hose the petrol. Do not let gasoline hose condition or case hardened cracks, because the inside of the hose could be is not elastic and resulted in the pollen impurities originating from the hose are carried into the carburetor.

6. heat engines for two minutes. Preheat the engine before the motor is run in order to be able to lubricate the entire circulating inside the machine that moves.

7. check the wind pressure tires. Don't be too hard and also not less because it can result in damaged motorcycle tire flower.

8. always use original spare parts.

Tips Safe Baby Carrying in the Car

A pediatric study conducted in the United States (American Academy of Pediatrics), suggested that the newborn or 2-year-old has not been placed in a special chair with a rear-facing position in the car.

Reported by the Daily Mail, Tuesday, January 31, 2012, the position is considered to protect children from injury to the head, neck, and spine, when the car they were traveling crashed.

The study, published in the medical journal Injury Prevention revealed that children younger than 2 years, 75 percent more likely to be killed or badly injured in a position facing the front of the vehicle during the accident.

According to experts, the rear facing position for infants under 2 years is important, because they are relatively heavy head and neck and spinal cord has not been firmly established. In the event of an accident and they are facing the front, the baby's head can be pushed to the front and can injure the neck or spine.

However, the results of this study do not get a positive response to every rider, especially the mother. The parents complained that the baby became agitated because he was lying on the seat facing the rear.

That's according to parents driving their concentration. They are also worried about her baby legs bent toward the rear seat.

"I think it's just a design issue for any infant seat. Special seats should pay attention to the baby's safety and comfort," said Ronald Medford, senior traffic safety agency in the United States

New Peugeot 308 officially rolled in Indonesia

PT Astra International Tbk Peugeot officially launched variant of "hatchback" New Peugeot 308, on Wednesday.

"Since its launch in 2007 in Europe, sales of these products reached 900,000 units," said Chief Executive Officer of PT Astra International Tbk Peugeot, Herlijoso Constantine, at the launch of the New 308.

This product is a development of previous models.

According to Constantine, New Peugeot 308 were imported in the form (CBU) from Thailand. The car has a length of 4276 mm, width 1815 mm and 1498 mm high with a combination of "wheelbase" 2608.

"This car is fully imported from Thailand with a automatic transmission gearbox 6 speed` `. From the overall design, the car is very dynamic, elegant and character," he said.

Aerodynamic elements is also evident from the structure of the front and rear of the vehicle.

"The presence of LED headlamps` light `daylime combined with a boomerang-like front bumper` new `and` floating `front grill can provide a luxurious feel. Area of ​​the windscreen which reached 3.60 mm make the interior feels spacious and comfortable, he said.

A number of advanced features are also pinned on the model of "hatchback" French origin, such as "dual zone air conditioning", radio, MP3 player, CD player with a "remote audio control", USB, Bluetooth connectivity and port "electrochome automatic rear view mirrors" (mirror) .

"With luxurious facilities, a model` hatchback is priced at Rp360 million `` `off the road. Until the end of the year, car sales target of 50 units," he said. (otomotif.AntaraNews.com)

Safe Driving When the Rainy Season

Rainfall began often, lately. Do not let bad weather is to disrupt your routine. Well, for users of the car following a few tips on driving in the rain.

speed
Maintain a steady pace, according to the condition around and safe visibility. Notice the way that we wish to pass, if there was a puddle of water or the other.

Engine speed (RPM)
When it rains and the road uphill, do not be too in the gas pedal, always use a low engine speed to maintain optimum wheel traction. For gasoline engines, keep the rotation at 2500 rpm and 1800 rpm for diesel. This is done so that the car was slidding.

light
Discharge times of heavy rain, do not hesitate to turn the main lights (day time) or small lights to raise awareness around our vehicle. Do not use the hazards! These lights will only interfere with other drivers, especially if you want to turn. Unpredictable way car because sein not work. These lights are used only in emergencies!

brake
Note the brake distance. When it rains, the car needs a longer distance to be slowed down its speed. If it normally takes two seconds distance with the vehicle in front, try to multiply the two to be four seconds to extend the braking distance.

pool
Do not drag in puddles (even thin) in order to avoid the effect of "hidroplaning" where there is no traction between the pavement with the tires because of the water layer. If this happens, the car may lose control and lives at stake!

Avoid standing water height of one inch of the car exhaust. If you still desperate, the water would make the strike and damage the engine.

The results of Qatar MotoGP: Lorenzo Champion

Jorge Lorenzo eventually beat Casey Stoner in Losail Circuit, Qatar. In a race exciting the 22 series in the desert circuit on Sunday (04.08.12) night, the Yamaha rider beat defending champion. In fact, Stoner, who won the previous five seasons at four wins, also lost in the Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa.

When the race three laps remaining, Stoner, Lorenzo and Pedrosa dilibas, so the 2007 and 2011 world champion had to settle for number three on the podium. Qatar GP series opener was a prime era MotoGP 1000 cc engine. In this matter, MotoGP comes with an additional nine new face of the CRT team, which is a new category in the most prestigious class.

Qatar GP Results (Post-Rider-Team/Car-Time/Gap)

1. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 42m44.214s
2. Dani Pedrosa Honda 0.852s
3. Casey Stoner 2.908s Honda
4. Cal Crutchlow Tech 3 Yamaha 17.114s
5. Andrea Dovizioso Tech 3 Yamaha 17.420s
6. Nicky Hayden Ducati 28.413s
7. Alvaro Bautista Gresini Honda 28.446s
8. Stefan Bradl LCR Honda 29.464s
9. Hector Barbera Pramac Ducati 31.384s
10. Valentino Rossi Ducati 33.665s
11. Ben Spies Yamaha 56.907s
12. Colin Edwards Forward Suter-BMW 58.088s
13. Randy de Puniet Aspar Aprilia 1m10.650s
14. Yonny Hernandez Avintia FTR-Kawasaki 1m15.943s
15. Aleix Espargaro Aspar Aprilia 1m26.733s
16. Ivan Silva Avintia FTR-Kawasaki 1m43.327s
17. Mattia Pasini Aprilia 1m47.419s Speed ​​Master
18. James Ellison Paul Bird Aprilia 1m51.882s
19. Michele Pirro Gresini-Honda FTR 7 laps

Retirements:

Danilo Petrucci Ioda-Aprilia 15 laps
Karel Abraham Cardion Ducati 7 laps

(tribunnews.com)

Nissan NV200, Being the Official Taxi in New York City

One new innovation Nissan Motor Co. launched soon. Japanese car manufacturer is going to produce a minivan taxi with special facilities to be operated in the city of New York United States.

NV200 minivan taxi that was first exhibited in the event the New York Auto Show, Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Dubbed the vehicle or taxi Taxi of Tomorrow future is going to be on display until 15 April. The city government of New York taxis will operate this brand no later than 2018, replacing the 16 variants are in operation today.

According to the CEO of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, NV200 used as an official taxis of New York showed a high public confidence in the vehicles they make. "This product meets the needs of a large city in terms of safety, comfort, fuel efficiency, emissions and modernity." he said as quoted from page autonews.com.

Taxis are really special. Whitewashed yellow color, this minivan has a transparent roof, sliding doors, seats antibacterial, electricity as well as a complete airbag in the front and rear compartments.

The interior is quite comfortable because there is extra leg room for passengers along the 25 centimeters. Besides itumesinnya quite efficient and can operate a full day in the city area of ​​10 thousand square kilometers. "Whether on the road is smooth and hollow," said Ghosn.

The plan NV200 cab sells for U.S. $ 29,700 or approximately USD 271 million. According to the New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg, Nissan won a contract to supply 15 237 taxi units for 10 years, plus two special fleet of thousands of people with disabilities. This contract adds to the coffers of cash Nissan up to U.S. $ 1 billion. "For the first time New York has to pamper passengers and taxi drivers." he said.

Previous 9 automotive manufacturers to supply a fleet of taxis to the city of New York. Among manufacturers, Ford Motor Co. appears the most dominant with Ford Crown Victoria.

Ducati GP12 Launches on Facebook

After being in limbo, Ducati has finally released its latest bike, the Desmosedici GP12 for the 2012 MotoGP season. Although only through the social networking site Facebook, the introduction of approximately 100 thousand fans witnessed around the world via streaming link.

In fact, the two flagship Ducati rider, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden did not want to miss new appearance to comment on their mounts.

Who first commented on The Doctor is a new color to the GP12 motorcycle that combines red, white and green as the color of the Italian national flag. "This motor is beautiful, you feel something special when I saw this bike, especially if you are Italian. This is a motor that crave the honor, "he said.

Seven-time MotoGP world champion was also tested GP12 reveals his experiences in pre-season MotoGP test session held at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia.

"The first test at Sepang went so well. Although there are still some problems at the back, we tried to resolve the issue during the second test in Sepang, but we can not completely solve it, so a second test is worse than the first test, "he regrets.

However, Rossi still optimistic, and realistic, about the new season later. He said that Ducati must be constantly evolving, so that it can achieve better results from the 2011 season, which is his debut with Ducati.

Jorge Lorenzo was not patiently to riding the YZR-M1

Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo claimed'm looking forward to riding the YZR-M1 MotoGP series opener at the Losail Circuit, Qatar, 8 April. Spanish rider on the podium is optimistic.

One that makes Lorenzo is confident with a capacity of 1000cc motorcycle is a motorcycle pride. "I am delighted to be the official start of the race this season. I can not wait to test the capabilities of the latest Yamaha motorcycle, "said Lorenzo.

"Qatar has always been a good series for us, like last year. Moreover, I think this season we have a more competitive bike, so I expect positive results to occur, "he continued.

If the count is calculated, has been a while Lorenzo was paved in a competitive event. Coming to the end of last season, injuries plagued Lorenzo fingers and make it miss the final three series last season.

"Due to a hand injury, I could not go back to the old racecourse, so I'm really not looking forward to racing on Sunday. Throughout the beginning of this year, I've been doing a lot of practice sessions. I feel great now and was pleased that my bike had the same spirit, "he said.

Meanwhile, his nemesis on the track, Casey Stoner also expressed keoptimistisannya 2012 MotoGP ahead this time. Repsol Honda rider is very confident, after pre-season test results with the best value.

"After a good pre-season test in Sepang and Jerez, we headed to Qatar with a positive feeling," said the Australia rider was quoted as saying by Autosport.

"I can not wait to start the season and fight for world title, but this is a new season and there are more competitors this year," he said.

To note, the Series opener will be held at the Losail Circuit, Qatar, Sunday (04/08/2012). Sto-ner have a good record in the sir-these biscuits. He became the fastest in four of the Qatar GP last five, including the leading place finish last season. (RMOL.co)

Create a Cheap and Efficient Transportation

One of the major issues in transportation is a problem with mobility. That is, how it can be efficient transport, cheap, fast, and easy. Many things must be done, and the first step is that we must have a master plan. Therefore, the present government has had a connectivity master plan, which is interlinked with the activities of other activities are supported transport infrastructure well.

Transportation is very helpful each region and country to make optimum use and efficient. Initiative of the President is very good as a form of effort to produce an efficient means of transport and environment-friendly, especially cars and motorcycles. A nation addicted to oil is not good for damaging the environment, causing climate change, and many other implications.

Improved transportation facilities benefit consumers in many ways. Consumers can enjoy the benefits of consuming a lot, which can not be produced in their place, by transporting the goods from other distant places. Furthermore, it helps in reducing the cost of goods to consumers and increase their purchasing power.

A variety of existing transportation facilities also provide jobs for millions of people. Economic development of a country depends on improving transportation facilities. May the statement of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, quickly responded to each of the automotive business in Indonesia, to produce an efficient means of transport and environmentally friendly.

Thus, an efficient transportation facilities and friendly environment directly contributes substantially to national income. (Indopos.co.id)

Lewis Hamilton, Care for Street Children

Former F1 world champion 2008, Lewis Hamilton did have great sympathy for the children. Together with UNICEF, Hamilton flew to Manila to conduct a social program for more attention to the lives of street children in the world.

Reporting from Thesun.co.uk (30/3), Hamilton was in Manila, Philippines after completing a series of F1 at Sepang last weekend. With one local television there, Hamilton was involved in a short film that cares for the children.

"They live with simplicity, such as limited food, clean water is not available. They should not be this way," said Hamilton. (ghibbo.com)

Kawasaki stilt Targets 20 Percent Increase in Sales

PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia, Agent Brand Holder (APM) Kawasaki motorcycle, targeting sales increase by 20 percent this year.

"That if any rise in fuel prices, making people look for economical motorcycles, but quality," said Manager of Marketing and Promo Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (KMI) Freddyanto Basuki when contacted here on Thursday.

Similar optimism was also conveyed Marketing Director KMI Mistshuhiko Okada earlier, while attending a club meeting users themed motorcycle? "My Pride to Ride" is also filled the exhibition of products and spare parts as well as "test drive" the latest Kawasaki.

Okada calls? All models of Kawasaki sales target this year of 120 thousand units, up 20 percent than last year. That's because the public interest is likely to rise, especially motorcycle enthusiasts for the benefit of sport (sport).

Based on data from the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI), total motorcycle sales in 2011 reached 8.012 million units of all brands and types, while in the year 2010 amounted to 7.373 million units.

AISI estimates that in 2012 sales rose five percent, the numbers would be close to nine million units.

Okada admitted Kawasaki's market share is rather low in Indonesia, but for the number one selling motor sport. Even sales in Indonesia, the number one in Asean, Europe and America. "Kawasaki combines motor sport and the 'touring'. So likable," he said.

Freddy also added at this time KMI exports its products to several countries of Indonesia.Sementara products, especially the sports category, was brought in as a whole (completely bult up / CBU) from Thailand.

Therefore, for the latest Kawasaki, like the series Ninja 250 R, Ninja 650R, ER-6N, Ninja ZX-6R, the prices ranging from Rp47, 6 million - USD 212 million, should be indented.

Asked if Kawasaki had a desire to? To relocate the assembly plant to Indonesia, he said for the short term - medium yet, but for the long term.

Penyebanya, partly because the industry unprepared suppliers, vendors, for a variety of Kawasaki spare parts needed in Indonesia.

Freddy also supports the policy of raising the down payment (down payment / DP) for mortgage loans motorcycle. The goal is that people are not just chasing a motorcycle but not cheap quality.

However, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Indonesia before the policy rate by 20 per cent increase in DP will affect consumer interest in buying two-wheelers. Therefore, the increase in DP is predicted to be corrected motorcycle sales this year.

Kadin chairman Suryo Bambang Sulistyo said with a DP of 20 percent, for example, the price of Rp 15 million motorcycles, consumers need a down payment of Rp 3 million.

"Obviously this number is very far from usual that only 500 thousand," he said. Suryo rate it would have an impact on? Ease of purchase of the motorcycle itself and its sales.

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche dies

Porsche 911 car designer, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche died at the age of 76 years in Salzburg, Austria. This sad news was announced president of Porsche AG Matthias Muller Thursday (6/4)

Porsche, which was once the head of Porsche AG in 1990 and 1993 it became one of the icons of the world thanks to the design of the car. Until now, the design is modeled on his Porsche 911 to the seventh generation.

When designing the car, Alexander Porsche, Porsche became the leader of the design department. Initially he wanted to design a model name with the number 901. However, null and void. Because the right to a car model with the number 0 in the middle was already patented Peugeot.

Porsche design talent comes from his family. His grandfather, Ferdinand Porsche, also known as perrancang car icon of the world, the Volkswagen Beetle.

Porsche's body will be buried in Salzburg, Austria. Ceremony in his memory will be held at Stuttgart, Germany, which is the hometown and the headquarters of Porsche AG. (BNN, CNN)

Jaguar 2 a seat ready for production

British carmaker Jaguar will manufacture specialized vehicles confirmed to commemorate the legendary sports car-type E. Two-seater vehicle that will be called 'F-TYPE'.

Previous Jaguar show off a prototype car with the C-X16 in the Frankfurt motor show last September. Prototype that comes after 50 years' E-TYPE 'first made his debut'.

"Today, Jaguar will launch a sports car 'F-TYPE'," said Jaguar Land Rover event in New York motor show.

Car with a sporty two-door convertible (cabriolet) and a top speed of 186mph it will be available mid next year.

Jaguar Cars Global Brand Director Adrian Hallmark said, "We have been showing off a concept car C-X16 in September 2011 and received numerous positive reactions when accelerating all-new making-Jaguar."

"The car will be called F-TYPE and will be unveiled and produced at the end of this year. F-TYPE will come," he said.

F-TYPE will be present with the roof open and the two-seater that puts the driver comfort. Gasoline engine-based models to improve the performance of the car. Currently the prototype technician had left the Castle Bromwich Jaguar plant to test the feasibility of the model.

India's Tata Motors bought Jaguar Land Rover worth £ 1.5billion from the hands of Ford in June 2008.

Design Director Ian Callum said: "A true sports car should be in accordance with the purposes and forms.

"All the classic Jaguar models of type C, type D and type E is a sports car made according to their era, and the Type-F will be made in a timely manner, the time soon come," he said.

Model F-TYPE Jaguar will add a line like the XF sedan and Sportbrake, flagship XJ saloon that is often used Prime Minister and Cabinet, and the sporty and XK coupe and convertible.

Actually, a sport which was originally to be launched will be named Jaguar Jaguar XE type but eventually was given to F-Type kepadal honor of the famous E-Type.

It was powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter petrol V6 is connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with F1 style. (Antara)

Comfortable Seating Position, Driving Safely

Xenia death cases, which killed nine people in Jakarta, Sunday (23/1), reminiscent of safe driving. In addition, of course, should not be driving drunk alcohol and drugs, there are some safe driving tips that you can practice.

Organize the Ideal Sitting Position

Hold the steering wheel with his left hand or right hand to the position at 12.00, then one arm straight up, and find the right sitting position. Once it is comfortable, then the position of both hands can be combined in a position at 09.00 and 03.00 or at 10.00 and at 02.00.

With hands like that position, the driver is expected to become more alert, because it can actively monitor what is happening around him, and estimate the probability of what happened. With such a position that the driver is expected to react effectively if there is something, for example, the front tire burst, or hit a rock, or terjeblos into the hole, so that the wheel will be a sudden detour.

Likewise, if there is a sudden event in front of the car, which makes the driver suddenly swerved to avoid the need.

Set the Hand Position When Turning

If you do the hard turns, the hand should not be crossed. Hands should be placed in the position of Pk. 12:00 before entering the corner hard. Place your right hand in position Pk. 12.00, and the left hand in position Pk. 06:00 before turning to the right and left hand in position Pk. 12.00, and the right hand in position Pk. 06:00 before turning to the left.

Strive for the right hand not to cross over to the left, past the Pk. 12.00. Similarly, the left hand should not cross over to the right. In other words, the movement of the left hand only from the position of Pk. 12:00 back to the position of Pk. 6:00, while the right-hand movement of the position of Pk. Forward to the 12:00 GMT position. 6:00.

Set the Braking Distance

Safe braking distance is different for every car. Therefore, the driver need to be tested and have the right feeling, how yangn safe braking distance for the car he was driving.

You can try to pass a quiet and empty streets, and driving with a speed of 50 miles per hour and do sudden braking. Come down from the car and take the measurement, how far the car is stopped since the brake pedal in the stampede, the distance that could be a benchmark of how safe braking distance.

Do not Panic

It is difficult but this attitude must be maintained, do not panic if there is something surprising, such as blowout occurred. Although the car was fast moving, try to calm, control the steering wheel correctly, and do not step on the brake pedal until the car is too deep can be fully controlled. You only need to hold the steering wheel to keep the car moving straight ahead, and the brakes after the car buisa fully mastered. (otomotif.liputan6.com)

Tips Clean Car Wheels

For car owners, if there is no intention of walking, let's clean the wheels. Body may be clean, but if all four conditions dull rim, making the vehicle look less than perfect. And do not take lightly to clean or take care of him. Moreover, chrome-covered, if the work can peel carelessly.

Here, step-by-step process.

1. When the new car up the road, do not immediately quenched in water. Because, the wheels are still warm easily cause mold when exposed to water. Wait until the normal temperature.
2. Make sure the inside is clean spatboard. If not, the dirt that splashed ari will stick.
3. Wash using a special shampoo or liquid alloy. Special chrome-covered, use a special cleaning liquid chrome wheels. If not, the chrome will fade or peel.
4. When washing, to reach the hard use a brush or toothbrush.
5. When it is clean, dry with a chamois cloth or shammy material.
6. If there are any impurities, such as asphalt, treat with besin or kerosene. "After that, just use white polishing compound, the most soft and enggap wheels will damage the finish," said Rudy of Auto Trend, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
7. Final touch, again with wax polish. According to Daniel Saputra, Product & Car Care Consultant from Meguier's, various types of wax depending on the type of alloy materials (paint finishes, chrome, and aluminum). So, just call this type of finishing of the rim. (MetroAktual.Com)

Tips and Tricks: Safe Driving Distance

According to statistics the Directorate General of Land Transportation Department of Transportation, the human factor as the cause of road accidents reached 90 percent. These factors triggered the driver's lack of discipline to keep a safe distance with the car in front (Following safe distance). Here are some guidelines and benchmarks to determine a safe distance by Indonesia Defensive Driving Safety Driving Center in books in collaboration with Proton.

Interval of 3 seconds

Safe distance between vehicles when driving is 3 seconds. Assuming, human reaction typically takes 1.5 - 2 seconds, plus a mechanical reaction to the car when braking from 0.5 to 1 second. Then, for the benchmark can be used on stationary objects such as roadside trees, sign boards, billboards or other signs. How, when the car in front of you pass the sign, calculate how much time you need to reach that point. If less than 3 seconds means that the distance is too close.

The standard does not apply in times of rain. The ideal time interval to 4 or 5 seconds. Meanwhile, when passing on an icy road, the ideal distance can be doubled from the normal.

conventional distance

Department of Transportation introduced a simple way to measure a safe distance, the distance calculation is directly proportional to the speed of the car. For example, a car traveling at 60 kph means having a safe distance of 60 m. Similarly, while at 100 kph, auto ideally 100 m.

If it is difficult to estimate the distance, you can use the standard "cat's eye 'which is usually located in the middle of the road. The distance between these markers is 50 m. (Otomotif.Kompas.Com)

Getting rid of Insects in Car Interior

Perhaps a lot of car owners are careless or do not know if there are insects to attack the interior of their vehicles. Or vice versa, but secretly know it.

Insects are fond of languishing in the interior there are two, namely the house cockroaches or ants and cockroaches paper. The last animal most often found on the interior. Mini size, but if you spawn, are many and growing fast.

Place the insect on the sidelines of the carpet and the door, even settled on electrical cables. All the holes can be entered. To get rid There are two solutions,

First, milk-colored fluid. When sprayed directly, the insect can die. Second, a brown paste. Inserted into the tube (like a syringe) and fired into the insects. When eaten, cockroaches or paper house die.

The length ranges from extermination seranga 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the type of car. For insecticides, should know his way lanes. Generally the animal is under the carpet or the sidelines of the wall. Well, the piece is sprayed with a liquid. While the pasta to the sidelines of the door.

Ferrari's "era the past" Appears on eBay

Ferrari Dino 206 SP 1966 output is a rare commodity in the world. Naturally, the manufacturer of Ferrari only produce 18 units at that time.

This surprising happened lately. 206 SP Dino appeared on eBay buying and selling site. Apparently the car was only a replica created an automotive enthusiast.

Although only a replica, Ferrari model is nearly 100 percent as the original. Car body is made of special alloys, with 1.987 cc V6 engine comes from the model of the Ferrari Dino 206 GT. Although not able to match the original version, the GT 206 engine capable of reaching 176 horsepower. Replica has a five-speed gear system.

Topspeed.com team on Thursday (29/3), trying to compare a replica of the original Dino 206 SP. The most prominent is the position of the wiper, which is mounted on the edge of a replica automobile glass. Wiper on the original model lies in the middle of the main glass or windshield.

The second thing is the cutout in front of the glass. Cutout replica mounted a few inches too close to the windshield, while the original version is at least eight inches.

Finally, the framework of the replica side mirror painted red, while the original no color at all. With a starting price of 89 100 dollars, a replica of this car to be reckoned as a collection. Because the original Dino 206 SP sold for 3.2 million dollar in an auction in 2007.

Return Nissan new car production in China

During this time a Japanese automaker, Nissan Corporation, has been cooperating with otomitif manufacturers from China, Dongfeng, and have managed to produce the Nissan Teana and Sylphy.

In order to develop its business and at the same time producing products outside of Japan's Nissan, the Nissan Corporation Japan will hold Wuhan, which is part of Hubei's Dongfeng Motor Group Corporation to manufacture the new car.

Nissan Motor Co. plans to introduce a branded passenger cars in China. The car that will be created with this new model is expected to absorb the local market because it's cheap.

According to senior general manager of Nissan's joint venture with Wuhan, Hideki Kimata, it will launch its newest product the vehicle with the name of Chen Qi early 2012.

Cars in cooperation with the Nissan Corporation under the brand Qi Chen is estimated to be sold at a price of 50,000 yuan, or about 7356 U.S. dollars to 100,000 yuan.

When this happens, then the price is far below Martch Nissan models are also sold in China at a price of 69 900 yuan.

Kimata but so far not been revealed about the overall shape of the car Qi Chen. He said the company will present a clear advantage Chen Qi immediately before launch.

Trend automakers Japanese cooperation with China is not only done by the Nissan Motor Corporation, but other Japanese companies like Honda also has a local company took Guanggi China, Li Nian brand of vehicles produced.

Tips and Tricks: Choosing Glass Film Cars

For most car owners think of window film is not important. So that the vote was seldom done without consideration of technical origin.

As a result, the consideration was only questioned about the price of the glass film, but rather more to the benefits obtained.

For, if one chose the car window films have a negative impact, both on the vehicle itself as well as those that are inside.

To further provide a positive impact on both, the following things that can be used for your consideration.

First, do not choose a window film that is too dark. Not only violate traffic rules, but the eyes of the passengers in the car will feel very glare when to get out of the car when the weather is hot. Finally, the eyes will fatigue.

Second, do not use one-way mirror film. The type of window film will block the view of people from outside the car. As a result, if there is something in the car, nobody would know about it outside the car.

Third, select a window film with a car that survived the long term. For, if the window film will lead to faster peeling appear very disturbing kelupasan former beauty windshield. Well, if it happens quickly replaced with new ones. Good luck!

60 Types of Plants Can Be Alternative Replacement Fuel

Various plants in Indonesia has the potential to become an alternative to fuel oil (BBM), even at least 60 species of plants have been identified could be an alternative bioenergy to replace dependency on oil and gas.

This was revealed by Minister of Technology Kusmayanto Kadiman in a national seminar Jatropha Development and Utilization of Bioenergy in Indonesia as in Jakarta, Saturday.

Seminar organized by the Community Growing Together, BRI, BNI and a number of state-owned industries and private companies also investigated the potential of Jatropha plants, fruit cultivation and processing of the distance.

Minister of Technology said the national fuel demand tends to increase at least six percent / year. In recent years, the trend of increased demand will not be comparable with the production and management capabilities of national oil and gas potential.

National oil production in 2004 around 44.5 million kiloliters, while the consumption of about 62.3 kiloliters. This implied that there is a deficit of 17.8 million kiloliters to be imported.

National oil and gas potential tends to decrease in recent years. Development of alternative energy is needed, one of which is to develop plants to be used as an alternative to oil and gas.

From research conducted, it has been found 60 kinds of crops, plantations and non-food bio-energy potential. For food crops that can be bioethanol, antaravlain legume (peanuts, soybeans and the like), bumbi crops (cassava, sweet potatoes and similar), and grains (corn, tan, cereal, and sunflower).

Plantation could be biodiesel and bioethanol, which is kind of like a coconut palm, oil palm, sago and other type of plant cane. Potential non-food crops into biodiesel, including jatropha, distance kepyar and kapok.

If for one type of Tamanan bioenergy can be substituted only five percent of fuel needs, there will be a saving of around two million kiloliters, or equivalent to Rp. 9 trillion.

Positive aspects, employment and economic activities for the community to develop plants that have the potential to fuel substitution.

It with relevant agencies including the BPPT and LIPI continues to develop plants that could potentially be a substitute fuel, especially the distance. The development also involves community groups and colleges. 2500 hectares of land requires a seed as a seed.

Research and Technology Minister also explained the biodiesel (methyl ester). This material is specially formulated liquid fuel for diesel engines made from vegetable oils (bio oil) without the need for engine modifications. The use of bio diesel can be used 100 percent as well as material substitution on petrodiesel.

Advantages of biodiesel has the effect of lubrication on the machine, lower coefficient of friction and protects the pump cam-profile pump. Reduce carbon emissions (CO), PM and free sulfur. Handling and storage easier, safe and nontoxic.

Special biodiesel palm oil (CPO) has the advantage of commercially available raw materials, production of the 2003 total of 10.68 million tons by the number of exported 5.32 million tons. Production in 2010 estimated 17.5 million tonnes.

Oil palm is the potential to be developed further as banks, human resources, land and technology is ready. It's just that palm oil is an edible oil (a daily requirement) so that the biodiesel must compete with food. Cloud point of CPO ranges from 12-14 Celsius so it can only be used in the tropics.

Esemka targeted by Foreign Companies

Several representatives of foreign companies attending the exhibition International Auto Parts, Accessories and equip (INAPA) 2012 expressed an interest to cooperate with PT Solo Creative Manufacturing (SMK), car manufacturers Esemka. "I'm looking for an automotive company of Indonesia to cooperate," said Assistant Manager of Hantec Technology Development Team, Simon Lee, the time to visit its booth at INAPA PT SMI.

Lee explained the company is headquartered in South Korea's plans to build a machine component manufacturer in Southeast Asia, and Indonesia is one country in the list of countries with prospective automotive market.

Lee said Esemka car and other cars from Indonesia will be able to grow like a Hyundai or Kia from South Korea. Director of SMK, Sulistyo Rabono, said earlier there is also a representative of the engine control system designer from Australia to offer cooperation. "Actually, it is possible to cooperate with foreign companies, but it is for components that are not produced domestically," he said.

However, he asserted, PT CMS on a commitment to produce a national car through encouraging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) nationwide as the main cooperation partners. "If not (cooperate) with the SME (National) ... ya do not say these cars made in Indonesia," said Sulistyo.

Prince William Ducati Rats Destroyed

Prince William's succession to the British throne for the time being unable to ride his favorite sport motorcycles, Ducati 1198sp.

Mice in the garage of the house William has undermined the cables and Ducati motorcycles should be repaired at a cost of up to 6 thousand pounds. Motor is reportedly worth 20 thousand pounds, as written visordown.com website.

Rats were reportedly roaming the William and Kate's house in the countryside on the Isle of Anglesey, not far from the military base where William duty as a helicopter rescue pilot.

Ducati 1198sp can accelerate from rest to 100 km / h in under 2.5 seconds. Top speed of around 270 km / h.

William (29) famous for riding the bike on the eve of his marriage to Kate Middleton lalu.Adiknya year, Prince Harry, motorcycle enthusiasts also have a Ducati 848 dams.

The bodies of Luxury cars from Rolls-Royce

British car manufacturer Rolls-Royce hearse turned into a super luxury. More than 600 new components are added to a modified Rolls-Royce Phantom.

The car will accompany the departure of your loved ones with luxury and comfort. Car comes with a capacity of 6.75-liter V12. The suspension is designed to ensure a smooth ride up to the last resort.

Cars with big size it also has special rooms passenger. The car is expected to be priced around 420 thousand pounds or USD 4 billion.

Germany Helps Automotive Industry

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday (13/1), the German government finally joined the global effort to help the automotive industry from the global financial crisis. For those efforts, the Germans poured funds of 1.5 billion euros, equivalent to 2 billion dollars for the domestic auto industry.

The aid is part of government which includes the 50 billion euro stimulus package on investment, tax cut, and support for companies.

Wedged The U.S. Automotive Industry

WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY - The three biggest U.S. carmakers commonly called The Big Three out of time to convince Congress that they should be assisted. The debate over the auto industry should get assistance from the government or not still continues.

After holding hearings on Tuesday, leaders of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler back to Congress on Wednesday (19/11) in Washington.

"The auto industry we need a bridge to overcome the existing crisis in front of us," said General Motors Corp. CEO Rick Wagoner in front of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Sector Tuesday.

"The problem facing the industry through no fault of management, but due to the global financial crisis is deepening," he continued.

Robert Nardelli, Chrysler CEO, said the bailout they are asking for would cost less than they left the company bankrupt.

Rick Wagoner warned that the U.S. auto industry bankruptcy would create 3 million people became unemployed in the first year and that number will continue to rise.

"Bankruptcy is not just about the interests of Detroit (U.S. automotive headquarters), but that does not concern the U.S. economy experienced a deeper fall," said Wagoner.

Nardelli rejected suggestions that the automakers filed for bankruptcy protection that Article 11 (Chapter 11). This method has been carried out which airlines are protected from creditors and managed to bounce back after the restructuring. "We're not sure can bounce back from bankruptcy," he said.

The automotive industry's financial condition became worse from day to day. General Motors is experiencing difficulties will delay the return of cash rebates to its dealers and other sales incentives. Company for General Motors can even run out of cash by the end of this year if it does not get help from the government.

Nothing new models

Difficulties that occur in the automotive industry to make General Motors and Chrysler did not release their latest car models at the auto show in Los Angeles. Ford just issued a mid-sized car. General Motors initially planned launch of new models, but was canceled because of financial problems.

The U.S. auto industry also gave a dilemma to the U.S. Government. If assisted, the U.S. auto industry will complain to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Bailout is considered to violate WTO rules.

Hybrid cars, design of UI Students

Depok - Indonesia The world of education continues to grow. When a few months ago people had a fascination with children's ability to assemble a car vocational, college-level students also continue working. In addition to ITS and UGM, University of Indonesia student would not want to lose and get ready to create a hybrid car, Bubble.

City car concept car was designed by three students of the UI Ryan Dharmasaputro Vilda, Fandi Aryo and Handi Rizkinugraha. Ryan admitted that the car's design was inspired by design of the smart fortwo is a compact design.

"Its capacity can be for three passengers, but if a lot of luggage, the rear seats can be folded," he explained at UI Depok campus, Thursday (29/03/2012).

This car was designed by Ryan by students from the UI frame, drive system until the body is enveloped fiber. "The time may be about 1 year workmanship," he added.

Judging from the design, this car does look nice views though her body firm and rigid impressed.

Some parts seem unnecessary but 'forced to exist' as a rear spoiler that is actually not necessary for a car that can only be run at speeds of 50 km / h.

Dimensions of the car body that has an empty weight of 183 is in the range 2.000x950x960 mm (LxWxH) with 1750 mm wheelbase.

While propulsion systems rely on a combination of two sources of power that a conventional gasoline engine and electric motor. Gasoline engine used is a 4 stroke engine, with a capacity of 113.77 cc SOHC plucked from a motor scooter.

Machines that have automatic transmissions Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) is able to bring power up to 6.54 kW at 8,000 rpm.

Conventional kitchen runway was later assisted by an electric motor-powered 48 VDC which energy is stored in four batteries.

With a blend, it is capable of driving a car with a maximum speed of 50 km / h was able to record efficiency higga 42.2 km / liter when tested around the UI campus.

Unique: This is his motor, heat and rain resistant

Motor Carriage

Motorhome feel uncomfortable if the weather the rain or the heat of the sun. But the driver who has at least one moment that is no longer exposed to rain or heat.

Motor duck modified by using such a canopy, so the bike feels shady. So when invited to a walk with your family and your child certainly does not matter.

According to M. Afif Aziz Nur, who sent Otolovers Street Shot this photo, the photo was taken on the Road Solo (front Saphir Square) Yogyakarta.

DetikOto of observation, it seems the owner used this bike to sell. Visible on the front and side mounted motors wide box.

But from the aspect of driving, of course, a bit risky riding motorcycle by modifying the light like this.

Latest Skubek - Scooter Duck Glide 2012 Yamaha Ready

Yamaha again preparing to launch a new product variant on the scooter duck (skubek) automatic in 2012. As revealed by yamahateam.com pages, "Yamaha Nozza" asphalt ready to offer comfort, luxury, and style to its customers.

Yamaha Nozza confirm the presence of a Japanese motorcycle manufacturers to seize the motorcycle market is more feminine. Oval-shaped headlights and motor body is curved like a classic Mio reflects the feminine impression. Therefore, it was an automatic scooter that is more suitable for women.

Yamaha Nozza length 1765mm, width 685mm, height 1080mm, 115mm and ground clearance. When compared with the output of Honda products, Nozza look slimmer. The most innovative of the Yamaha Nozza is the placement of the fuel tank behind the front body cover. Thanks to this simplicity, the women do not have to bother to come down and open the seat of the motor when pumping gas.

Not only that, Nozza Yamaha motors are also equipped with a trunk large enough, even fit enough to accommodate two helmets sekaligus.Dek Nozza feet wide was made so that the motor will be felt more widely.

In terms of engines, Yamaha Nozza carrying the YMJET-FI electronic fuel injection with a capacity of 115cc. With this engine, the motor will be able to generate power of up to 7.4hp at 7500rpm with a torque of 7.6Nm at 5500rpm.

For the record, Yamaha Nozza was paved in Vietnam with a price tag of about $ 14 million. To market in Indonesia, seems to still have a little wait the launch in 2012.

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No Fuel Price Rise on 1 April

Parliament plenary session to discuss the planned increase in fuel prices last until Saturday (31/03/2011) pm dawn. The end result, fuel prices will not rise on 1 April, but still could go up at any time.

After being suspended since the afternoon, the House of Representatives plenary session resumed at around 22:20 pm. Since the trial opened, the rain interruptions filled the courtroom and House Speaker Marzuki Alie, a leader court looks overwhelmed it.

Interruptions and protracted debates that have made session finished at 00:00 pm was so delayed. In fact, according to the mandate of the Act, the discussion of this 2012 Budget Amendment had to be completed by March 30, 2012, 30 days after the draft Revised State Budget submitted by the President to the Parliament.
Marzuki then proposed to extend the trial until Saturday (31/3) at 01.00 WIB and approved by the forum.

After that, voting began. There are two options, namely (1) only includes Article 7 paragraph (6) which means there is no increase in fuel prices and option (2) fuel prices would not be raised now, but allowed the government raised fuel prices when crude oil prices (ICP) rose by Assuming 15% of 120 dollars per barrel are listed in the 2012 Revised State Budget.

The entry of this second option makes Hanura Party inflamed and they then decided to walk out of court.

Not long after, the PDI-P faction Hanura follow walk-out. Camps 'White Muzzle' considers the plenary forum is not respected. One more faction that refused to rise in fuel prices, the Gerindra, opted to stay in the arena.

With walk-outnya Hanura and PDIP, then option 2 was easily come out as a 'winner'. Through open voting, this second option got 356 supporters. Option 1 Just get a total of 82 advocates and 93 legislators who walked out.

After the session, Deputy Speaker of the House Taufik Kurniawan ensure that fuel prices will not rise on 1 April. "We make sure the fuel is not up as of 1 April 2012," said Taufik in the presence of media.

China Car Trying Methanol Fuel

China reportedly will undergo trials in the use of methanol fuel their production cars. During this time not as popular as methanol ethanol as car fuel because it is considered toxic and has less energy content than ethanol. However, methanol is easier to produce.

Ethanol and methanol are both alcohols. However, methanol is simpler elements of ethanol, which contains only one carbon atom. Development to date is in the testing stage to study the effects of a mixture of methanol on engine components, such as rubber and plastic goods, which potentially soluble.
One of them involves a team of Freudenberg NOK.

Automobile components will be soaked with methanol for six weeks, and thereafter examined to look for any changes that may affect long term performance.
In China alone, the trial use of the methanol is intended to reduce fuel costs. This research can be applied to develop components that can be used anywhere in the world, not only in China's car. Which reduces costs for consumers.

So far, the methanol produced from methane gas and steam, not the destructive distillation of wood (wood alcohol). Although not common as a transportation fuel, in some countries, the methanol is mixed with gasoline in small quantities, and one of them is used in Champcar race.

Although considered toxic, flammable methanol, but also can easily be extinguished with water (unlike gasoline). Is the idea that China can drive a car with pure methanol can be realized? We'll wait.