New Cars - Skoda reveals new Octavia vRS & Scout

Skoda has today released the first official images of its facelifted Octavia vRS and Octavia Scout.

Following the launch of the new Octavia late last year, the vRS and Scout have now also been updated to bring them into line with the current range and family face of Škoda.

The facelifted vRS has a redesigned front grille featuring the vRS logo and bold headlamps, which for the first time can be fitted with xenon headlights combined with the adaptive front lighting system.

The car has two more completely new features: front fog lamps with optional cornering function and LED lamps for daytime lighting. The rear lights have also been redesigned to look more attractive and new 18-inch Neptune alloy wheels are available.

Other changes to the vRS include a new metallic paint, Anthracite, and a lowered (now 127mm) sports-tuned chassis. The car is also lighter – the petrol version by 20kg and the diesel by 15kg. With reduced air resistance the maximum speed of the vRS is now higher and the car’s responsiveness and acceleration have also been improved.

The vRS is available with a choice of two powerplants, a 2.0-litre TFSI 150kW (petrol) or a 2.0-litre TDI 126kW (diesel) engine both of which are available with a six-speed manual twin-clutch DSG transmission.

The new Scout has a redesigned front grille, bold headlamps and body-coloured side mouldings. The front fog lights can be fitted with the optional cornering function and the large front bumper emphasises the car’s rugged appearance. A new metallic paint, Rosso Brunello, is also available across the Octavia range.

With 179mm ground clearance and efficient chassis protection, the Octavia Scout can also handle itself off-road. The all-wheel drive system features the fourth-generation Haldex clutch, which can transfer as much as 86 per cent of the torque to a single wheel.

The Scout is available with two engine choice, a 1.8-litre TSI 119kW (petrol) and 2.0-litre TDI 104kW (diesel) combined with a six-speed mechanical transmission.

Honda Accord, Civic, Odyssey and CR-V Withdrawn

Washington DC - 'trials did not seem to stop upon manufacturers from Japan, especially Honda. Having previously had to pull more than 640 thousand units of Jazz or Fit from around the world, Honda now have a new trial.

Honda Motor Co., as reported by AFP, Wednesday (10/2/2010), to attract more than 430,000 units of their cars around the world especially now circulating in North America, is now due to problems in airbagnya system. Honda cars in Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and Australia was reportedly will also be dragged this dreadful news.

Air bags in cars like the Honda Accord, Civic, Odyssey, CR-V and the Acura TL in 2001-2002 made in America and Inspire, Saber and Lagreat in Japan have indicated that defects feared could burst and cause danger to passengers.

Even until now have been 12 incidents related to the victims of these 11 injuries and 1 person died. That's why Honda would soon summon the owners of vehicles above to be remedied.

Recall will soon be extended to include the whole world with 437,763 units consisting of 378,758 units in the U.S. and 41,685 units in Canada.

"We have concluded that we can not fully convinced that the airbags in the vehicle to the recall problem, this time we are still confident in its design performance," wrote Honda in a statement.

November 2008 and Honda is already investigating the problems that occur in these airbags. When they pulled about 4,000 units and Civic Accords made in 2001 in the United States and 218 cars in Canada.

Now after more than 2 incident again, Honda had 440,000 units pulled back the Accord and Civic and 2001-2002 model year Acura TL 2002 model year. They, too, when it also could attract 49,452 vehicles from Canada in July 2009.

Finally, Honda for the same problem also 9227 units had pulled their cars in Mexico, 1361 units in Taiwan and 703 units in Australia.

Meanwhile, Honda has recently also had horrendous withdrawal of the world with 646,000 units or a variant of Honda Jazz Fit from the market worldwide because there is a problem in the power window that has a gap. This gap when the water entered feared could cause a fire

Mazda Ready to Realease MX-5 Limited Edition

Tokyo-In order to welcome the age of 20, ready to release a Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Limited Edition which will appear early in the event the Geneva Motor Show GMS), next month. MX-5 limited edition of only 2000 units will be made and marketed only in Europe.

MX-5 limited edition is brought 1.8L engine capable of producing 124 bhp maximum power and maximum torque of 167 Nm. The difference with the version of the MX-5 is usually the emblem of 20th Anniversary Limited Edition of chromatised, door handles are also chromatised, silver headlight fascia with fog lamp, and alloy wheels measuring 17 inches.

MX-5 limited edition is available in three exterior colors, namely True Red, Crystal White Pearl, and Aurora Blue.

Vios Facelift Used Paddle Shift

Jakarta - Change the face of Toyota Vios already busy on the internet, if there is a new feature in the medium sedan? The news circulated that Vios facelift will use the paddle shifts.

Certainly the use of paddle shift on the steering wheel adds more sporty like to race. However, Product Planning Department PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) Bansar Maduma dismissed this news. According to the latest Vios does not use such transmission technology.

Changes in the medium sedan that looks like a change of clothes only. Brand-new Toyota Vios looks just bigger than the previous version.

Obvious changes in the grille, where if the old grille Toyota Vios using 1 grille but the latest Vios uses 2 display a modified grille with chrome. Shape changes, grille brand-new Toyota Vios launched in Thailand in 2010 were more broad high class sedans like the Toyota Camry.

Location of other changes also occurred in foglamp, rim. Stoplamp also applied a new form and with a chrome casing attached to the trunk. Unfortunately not known the contents of the interior of the brand-new Toyota Vios.

Meanwhile, Marketing Communication Manager of PT TAM Achmad Rizal tells us that the latest Toyota Vios launched in Thailand was not necessarily the same as Indonesia's car market.

Grand Vitara "Facelift" Appear at the Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA, Suzuki Motors Corp. or SMC continued to strengthen the global market, one of the United States, which includes niche in the world's second largest. Last year, the Kizashi sedan has been presented as a sophisticated product, attractive design, and offers the sensation more than other products in the same segment. After Kizashi, SMC try another superior product offering, the Gran Vitara.

As reported by thecarconnection.com, Japanese manufacturers are planning to show off Suzuki Vitara facelift for the first time in the event the Geneva Motor Show next March. From the information that wafted, compact version of the Grand Vitara will be replaced with new models.

Vitara facelift variant will be offered in three and five doors. In addition, where the spare tire on the rear door will be eliminated as the Toyota RAV4 in the same segment. Thecarconnection.com Analysis, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will show something different, especially on the characteristics of a modern crossover in general.

There are currently no related detail the changes that will occur on the Grand Vitara facelift. However, all that will appear on March 2, 2010 at the opening of the Geneva Motor Show. The plan, Suzuki is in the exhibition also displays Kizashi and Swift plug-in hybrid concept.

Concept car Porsche 911 Turbo TechArt GTstreet Model 997

Design Interior Cockpit Porsche 911 Turbo TechArt

The cockpit of the TechArt GTstreet also differs distinctly from the stock 911 Turbo. Among the differences is an exclusive leather interior with color-contrasted stitching and sporty CarboBlack highlights. The coupe is further equipped with an ergonomically shaped TechArt sport steering wheel, aluminum foot pedals, foot rest and shifter, as well as with illuminated door sills sporting the TechArt logo.

Cool Porsche 911 Turbo TechArt in the Front

German TechArt studio will present in Geneva its latest tire-burner based on the current Porsche 911 Turbo 997 series super-coupe. While most tuners focus their efforts on eye-popping exterior enhancements, TechArt’s engineers have centered their attention

Porsche 911 Turbo TechArt with based on Design

With its 2001 TechArt GTstreet, based on the Porsche 911 Turbo of the 996 model series, TechArt created one of the fastest and most powerful street-legal sports cars of its time. The next evolutionary stage of this fascinating concept celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2007. The new TechArt GTstreet, based on the 911 Turbo of the latest 997 series, starts at $320,000. Like the predecessor the new GTstreet edition centers on a powerful engine. The 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat engine is modified by the TechArt engine specialists and now develops 630 bhp at 6,800 rpm, up from standard 480 bhp. Peak torque increases to 605 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm.

Porsche 911 Turbo TechArt on Back Body

The TechArt GTstreet rear fascia with integrated carbon-fiber diffuser contributes to the strong downforce generated on the rear axle. It also provides the perfect backdrop for the quad exhaust of the TechArt high-performance exhaust system. TechArt Automobildesign offers a number of versions of its popular Formula wheel in sizes 8.5Jx20 in front and 12Jx20 on the rear axle. GTstreet buyers can choose from several color combinations and between the one-piece Formula and the multi-piece Formula II designs. The Formula II wheel features an exchangeable wheel lip. For optimal tires TechArt chose ContiSportContact 3 high-performance tires in sizes 245/30 ZR20 and 325/25 ZR20. The large 20-inch wheels also provide the necessary space for the especially powerful and durable TechArt high-performance brake system. It features six-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 390-millimeter discs on the front axle. The rear axle is fitted with 365-millimeter discs and four-piston fixed calipers. The TechArt GTstreet comes with a TechArt VarioPlus coil-over suspension that is based on the electronically adjustable PASM damping system of the 911 Turbo. This chassis allows individual ride-height lowering by up to 25 millimeters and push-button selection of two different damper settings, “Normal” or “Sport.” However, the dampers are not limited to these presets. Sporty driving automatically results in firmer damper settings in both modes, thus combining excellent ride comfort during normal driving with agile and responsive handling during fast cornering.

Porsche 911 Turbo TechArt in Beside

The body kit for the TechArt GTstreet was created in the wind tunnel, and offers an optimal symbiosis of aerodynamic down force, minimized drag and striking design. The front fascia of the GTstreet with retractable carbon-fiber splitter produces down force on the front axle and provides radiator, oil coolers and brakes with more cooling air, thanks to its large, striking air inlets. The auxiliary headlamp units with daytime running lights and fog lamps improve active safety. They also give the car even more passing clout. The TechArt GTstreet fender flares on the front axle add 10 mm to the two-door’s width and give it an even more dynamic appearance. But that’s not all: The air outlets behind the front wheel houses optimize brake venting. The larger air ducts in the rear sidewalls provide engine and inter coolers with a larger supply of cooling air. For an optimal transition between front and rear fenders the TechArt designers have developed rocker panels that complement the new contours. TechArt mirror and headlamp moldings provide the finishing touches. The TechArt roof spoiler extends the roof line and optimizes airflow to the adjustable rear airfoil of the GTstreet.

Geely Assets from Volvo

CHINA, Volvo's acquisition process by Geely still going on and reported a step. Although no official price determination, what assets will be obtained by China's car manufacturers are?

Citing chinacartimes.com (1/11/2010), Volvo sales price of the property to the Ford Geely estimated between 1.5-2 billion renminbi (about USD 2.68 trillion). Of negotiations the two brands, Geely will acquire assets Volvo, among others, nine variants of the Volvo products, namely S40, S60, S80, C70, C30, XC90, XC60, V50, and V70.

Likewise, the three types of car product platform, which is P1 for compact cars, P2 (larger vehicles), and P24. Furthermore, the marketing network of 2000 dealers around the world, the distribution chain, and finally the Volvo brand itself.

List of assets that offer fairly remarkable. The reason, Geely could change the status of the local car manufacturers China becomes world class in just one night. With capital from Volvo, Geely hopes will be able to sell as many as 2 million cars a year within four to five years.

Currently, Volvo sales in the world car market is only about 400,000 units. In the China market last year, sales of even only about 13,000 units. From business strategy, target Geely will be able to make profits in just one year of ownership and achieve break even in 2015 ducks.

Toyota Conqueres the American Market With Scion

DETROIT - No doubt, North America is a soft market for cars in Japan principals. Toyota and Honda competing in the state. Associated with more improvement in world economic conditions, especially in Uncle Sam's country, Toyota immediately step on the gas in the United States.

Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) will soon introduce two new Scion. Such a move is an attempt to restore their image. "With two new models, Scion will have a great opportunity," said Yoshi Inaba as president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America presented at the congress of the world such as Automotive News, Dow Jones quoted a few days ago.

Scion's presence, continued Inaba, a revitalization and refreshment Scion image in the future. Because, in the last two or three years, declining market share Scion because without new products supported.

In addition to the Scion, TMC plans to introduce 10 brand-new products and face-lift to win back markets, in connection with the improvement in world automotive markets, particularly North America.

This new Scion youth segment. Last year, due to the economic crisis, Scion market share fell to 46 percent, and reduce market to Toyota's 20 percent.

Inaba added, Toyota projects with environmentally friendly technology to run. This includes plans to produce the Prius at a new factory in Mississippi. This is related to world economic recovery began.

Launched in March, Cruze Ready to waver Altis and Civic

Jakarta - brand-new Chevrolet sedan will certainly be present in the Indonesian market in March 2010. This brand-new variant will likely be heavy enemy small class sedan class for Japanese rivals like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla Altis.

Moreover Chevrolet also will put any Cruze prices not far from the price of both. "The price Cruze will not be far from the Altis," said Marketing and Public Relations Director Deborah Amelia Santoso GMAI on the sidelines of a press gathering Chevrolet in Cilandak Town Square, Jalan TB Simatupang, Jakarta (14/1/2010).

Corolla Altis is currently selling for Rp 323.5 million to USD 375.5 million, while the most expensive Civic in the level of USD 334 millions.

But even released a price not much different from his opponents, Amelia can guarantee that these products are richer in terms of features. Because in addition to a 'thick skin' typical American car is more safety guarantees from the side, it was charming Cruze has a feature that they call infortaiment.

Usefulness of this feature is as a center of information and entertaiment and can also be used for setting up some features of the car.

Not to mention the Cruze that will go to Indonesia is the Cruze that will carry 1.8-liter engine capacity of tough and will divide the two types of manual and automatic.

Both types are different than in the transmission according to Amelia will also differ in terms of details. "For instance if the manual Cruze interior blue dominated, if the automatic red-brick tends, as well as layers and layers dasboard seat," said Amelia.

With all these advantages that Amelia was sure their products will be able to resist the Japanese opponents and useful as an intelligent alternative for the Indonesian automotive lovers.

"Cruze will be launched in March and the Spark in Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in July next, we're confident they can lift sales of Chevrolet," said Managing Director GMAI Mukiat Sutikno.

Chevrolet Sales

Unlike the other manufacturers that sales decreased in the year 2009, the American manufacturer, Chevrolet was even increased sales.

Since when in the year 2008 Chevrolet only able to sell only 2610 units of cars, the Chevrolet sales in 2009 increased to 2616 units. Now the year is 2010 Chevrolet seems more ambitious.

"We believe it can penetrate the number 3500 units this year," said Mukiat.

Mukiat beliefs are based on other than economic conditions improved in 2010, also coupled with new products they like the Chevrolet Cruze and the Spark that will soon be launched into the Indonesian market.

Moreover Chevrolet Mukiat was also distracted by the taxi market is considered rapid development. Because of the years 2007-2009 when the Kalos and Lova variants sold as a taxi could only penetrate the numbers just 1200 units, this year is predicted to increase sharply to reach 1,000 units of only in the year 2010 alone.

Geely Assets from Volvo

CHINA - The process of acquisition of Volvo by Geely still going on and reported a step. Although no official price determination, what assets will be obtained by China's car manufacturers are?

Citing chinacartimes.com (1/11/2010), Volvo sales price of the property to the Ford Geely estimated between 1.5-2 billion renminbi (about USD 2.68 trillion). Of negotiations the two brands, Geely will acquire assets Volvo, among others, nine variants of the Volvo products, namely S40, S60, S80, C70, C30, XC90, XC60, V50, and V70.

Likewise, the three types of car product platform, which is P1 for compact cars, P2 (larger vehicles), and P24. Furthermore, the marketing network of 2000 dealers around the world, the distribution chain, and finally the Volvo brand itself.

List of assets that offer fairly remarkable. The reason, Geely could change the status of the local car manufacturers China becomes world class in just one night. With capital from Volvo, Geely hopes will be able to sell as many as 2 million cars a year within four to five years.

Currently, Volvo sales in the world car market is only about 400,000 units. In the China market last year, sales of even only about 13,000 units. From business strategy, Geely will be able to target only gain ownership in one year and reach break even in 2015 ducks.

Nissan Micra and Mito Best In Waiting

Sydney - global economic condition is getting better predictable, so that new cars will be many who went to Australia. There are at least 40 new cars that will be released on this 2010.

The cars most of them expected the Aussie public is Rome Alfa Mito and Nissan Micra.

The Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo Mito prove that combine gasoline engines with a gas-fueled engines (LPG) capable of speeding and can travel a distance of 1200 km. Even these environmentally friendly cars can still dibesut to 120 horsepower and only takes 8.8 seconds to reach 0 to 100 km / hour. Mito presence in Australia will increasingly indulgent Alfa Romeo enthusiasts in kangaroo country.

Meanwhile, the Nissan Micra which ensures the latest generation will appear in public for the first time in the event the Geneva Motor Show, March 2010, will also be present in Australia. Leader of the global compact car project Nissan Cobee Vincent, said it would target a total production of 1 million units of this new generation Micra in each year. In a sketch that was released, Nissan Micra is the latest generation of Nissan Micra that had existed since 2002.

This car will be sold in more than 150 countries around the world. If seen from the sketch, this car looks more stylish and suitable for all circles.

Mercedes Benz Opening the 2010 With E-Class Cabriolet

Stuttgart, Germany - German automakers, Mercedes-Benz had already had a surprise at the beginning of 2010 with the release of the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet.

As quoted from the official site Daimler, Saturday (2/1/2010) Newer cars are planned to be released on January 11, 2010 in Germany. Earlier variants of the four E-Class that will appear at the Detroit Motor Show event the day before the launch of January 10, 2010.

As a supporting, E-Class Cabriolet has a roof that can be opened and closed within 20 seconds that set up automatically. While the E-Class Cabriolet has a car length 4.62 meters, 1.76 meters wide and 1.27 meters high, which is sufficient dimension to be a great maneuver.

And for the safety of passengers, E-Class Cabriolet has a myriad of safety features including a roll-over bars behind the rear seat, 7 fruit airbags, seatbelt, active headrests, driver detection system when sleepy, and headlights that are adaptive.

In Germany, Mercedes-Benz offers 2 different engine variants. Supporting, among others E350 Cabriolet is equipped with 3500 cc engine with a V6 configuration that can produce up to 268 hp, and type of E550 with 5500 cc engine that ejects a V8 configuration of power to 382 hp.

Unfortunately, this story revealed that there has been no official statement from the price of a Mercedes Benz E-Class Cabriolet. However, as reported by the official site Daimler, the car continued success in the aerodynamic E-Class.

Audi Will Beat BMW With 8 New Models

Wolfsburg - the largest car factory in Germany, Volkswagen AG, ready to challenge the brand countryman, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW). They set up eight new models by relying on products from the group, Audi, as a weapon to compete with the largest luxury car manufacturer in the world until 2015.

In preparation, Audi said it would increase investment worth 7.3 billion euros (about USD 98.7 trillion). In addition to developing new models, this step while increasing the quality of the plant when production started in 2012. Similarly quoted gasgoo.com, late closing years. Of that amount, 5.9 billion euros is used to create a new model or absorb up to 81 percent of the total budget of four-year period since 2009.

Fresh funding is part of a plan of parent company VW Wolfsburg-based automotive manufacturers to become dominant in the world. Currently, Audi has a total of 34 models of vehicles and will grow to 42 models in 2015. For your information, currently under Audi BMW and Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz.

"BMW and Mercedes should start looking more seriously Audi. Volkswagen currently spend a lot of Audi to become the best manufacturer of premium cars. Maybe Mercedes could lose his position early next year," said Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, Director of the Center for Automotive Research at the University of Duisburg - Essen, in Germany.

Several new models including the Audi's A1, which will be introduced to the market in mid-2010. This product becomes the cheapest model of the Audi and the secret weapon in the BMW manufacturers are developing small urban vehicles and Mercedes-Benz will invest 1.4 billion euros, also for small cars.

In addition, the manufacturer will also launch another model luxury coupe genre, the A7. This car will be head to head with the BMW 6 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLS. The end of 2010, Audi has started selling a hybrid version of the Q5 SUV. To technological advances, Audi will start producing electricity powered sports car E-Tron end of 2012.

"The development of electric and hybrid vehicles will become the main foundation of our company's growth. Investment is made out of the flow of funds within the company itself," said Finance Director Axel Strotbek Audi.

Audi has raised its sales target this year to 2.8 percent or 925,000 units in November and due to increased sales in China. In 2016, the manufacturer determined to be able to achieve global sales of 1.5 million units.

Diesel Cars Will Flood The United States

Detroit - As the year 2009, hybrid cars flooding the United States, then in 2010 recorded a number of manufacturers such as Audi, Volkswagen, Fiat and Suzuki have prepared the models for the diesel-engined American market.

Indeed, hybrid cars that can produce cleaner emissions, but diesel engines can prove durability, even in conditions of economic recession though.

The people who used to think 70 years old hatchback's diesel as the car that hard, dirty and difficult, may have to adjust our thinking to see the current diesel as a "green car".

Like the Audi A3 TDI diesel which won Green Car of the Year in 2009 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, following the Jetta TDI, another diesel from Volkswagen Audi.

Chrysler is expected to show versions of the Delta in the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit, 11-24 January 2009, where diesel engines will probably come later with the SUV Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUV crossover.

Nissan Infiniti also introduce a V6 diesel version of the M sedan. To compete with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and luxury brands in Europe, Infiniti should have the diesel for the U.S. market.

Even the other Japanese brands, Suzuki, can get through a Volkswagen diesel engine for nearly 20 percent stake in the company. it could be a diesel version of SX4 in India will be trafficked into the U.S. market.

Meanwhile, according to JD Power and Associates, 50 percent of cars in Europe are diesel, will reach 10 percent in the U.S. market in 2015, as reported by the Detroit News, Saturday (2/1/2010).

New 5 Audi Cars in 2010

Berlin - European manufacturers from Germany, Audi will issue 5 new car next year. One of them is a car with a hybrid engine.

As quoted from the Audi press release Global, Wednesday (30/12/2009) The fifth car was Audi A1, A7, A8 and R8 Spyder and the Audi Q5 hybrid version.

To prepare the Audi model to disburse funds of 7.3 billion euros disbursed in stages starting from 2009 until 2012. Approximately 80 percent of these funds or about 5.9 billion euros for the development of new products and technologies.

"With these investments, we are creating the foundation for future growth
our company, "says Audi Board Member for Finance AG and Axel Strotbek Organization.

Both Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm plants would be increased, with the opening of the center of the transmission and emission studies in Neckarsulm, and the structure and equipment manufacturing stamping at the Ingolstadt factory.

Q5 Hybrid

Although the time argued that the European diesel engine technology can be more effective in an environmentally friendly car, but in fact the Audi still plans to develop hybrid cars.

Audi argues, diesel engine technology makes more sense, both financially and practicality, especially for the American market. However, it turned this time as a hybrid model being prepared.

If so, then the Audi Q5 hybrid will be a full model of Audi's first hybrid, which can contribute to the German premium manufacturer of a product that is consistent with the mission of a green environment.

And of course, the presence of hybrid Q5 will significantly enhance the sales of the Audi SUV, though of course the addition of a hybrid engine development costs need to be reconsidered by Audi.

Unfortunately, Audi did not want to disclose details about the Q5 Hybrid, like the type of engine and battery sophistication. However, promising Audi Q5 Hybrid will be introduced late 2010.

Maruti India Prepared MPV to Compete With Innova

NEW DELHI, Toyota marketing success multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Innova in India. This success is then triggered Maruti Suzuki (BC) as the market leader in India's car trying to follow in his footsteps.

In January 2010, BC will show off the compact MPV products while still using the name R III Concept. This product will target segment under Innova which have first entered the Indian market this year, as quoted insidelinenews.com.

Suzuki mainstay vehicle has three rows of seats inside the cabin. Platform used is the base SX4 is a slight modification of elongation monosok chassis.

Predictably, this MPV will be equipped kitchen, gas runway capacity between 1.2-1.4 liters is supplied from a factory in India that had been produced for type K. Suzuki

In addition, manufacturers may also be producing diesel-engined variant. Well, to supply the needs of the kitchen runway, apparently the purchase of shares by Volkswagen Suzuki may be realized in this product. It's not impossible if there will be a supply of diesel engines from Germany to fill the hood R III.

This car is still in draft status and the new seem to be in the production process at least 18-24 months away. R III becomes the new strategy from Maruti to better capture the potential market segments. This product will accompany the hatchback segment, which is the biggest in the Indian automotive market.

VW Must Sell their Own Vhincle in Japan

TOKYO, - The decision must be accepted bitter Volkswagen AG in connection with his new collaboration with Suzuki Motor Corp. Old partner, Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC), says it will stop the distribution of vehicles owned by a German automobile manufacturer to the dealer-Japanese domestic dealership until the end of 2010. Thus the AP news agency reported on Wednesday (23/12/2009).

Toyota and VW have worked together since the agreement was signed in 1991 and then. So, Toyota is obligated to sell vehicles from Germany in Japan starting in 1992. Until 2008, TMC has sold a total of 21,774 units from 45,552 units.

From the results of these sales, Toyota occupies the top importer of the vehicle as long as 9 years.

A spokesman from the TMC said, he decided in collaboration with VW because it took my partner's new partner Suzuki. As a result, Volkswagen is now selling their own vehicles in Japan through its dealership

Mini Car From Honda

Finally, Honda Motor Co. (HMC) are interested in producing mini-cars like the now intensively conducted manufacturers in the world. Through the passenger vehicles division, Honda will introduce the concept in India next year through the international exhibition. Reported Dow Jones news agency, on Wednesday (23/12/2009).

Small car with a less interesting name would be a rival small car Tata Nano. Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), a subsidiary formed in 1995 HMC-say, a new concept car is a Honda vehicle with a small size was developed specifically for India and other countries.

Want to be called mini or small, city car is a two-door Honda and will compete together, but have Tata, also mini-car concept from Toyota is rolling again. Even in January, President of TMC at the time, Katsuaki Watanabe, leaked that the family vehicle will be produced in December (this month) and the debut appearance and marketing in India.

Apparently, in addition to Honda, Toyota will participate in the auto show in India, 10th Auto Expo in January 2010. "This is a huge market for inexpensive cars. HSCI plans to produce 70,000 units per year."

Ten New Cars in 2010

California: Year 2010 approached. For some car manufacturers, this is the moment of determining the success of their latest products to sell to the public. Ten latest car models MSNBC version below includes various types of vehicles, ranging from mini cars to large family cars, each of which represents its own uniqueness.

1. Buick Regal
This new Regal has a more slender body and faster than the predecessor model were impressed soft. With a four-cylinder engine equipped Turbocharge features, this car will compete with the Acura TSX car class. Cars powered 220 horsepower that can travel 48 miles by one gallon of this fuel will be present in the summer of 2010.

2. Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet trying to become a known brand in the global world, such as Ford and Toyota. To achieve this goal, General Motors has developed several models and introduced it to the whole world. Chevrolet Cruze is expected to be a better car than its predecessor Chevy models.

3. Chevrolet Volt
The car that was waiting for the market will touch the moment of the day between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2010. But unfortunately, this car is only sold exclusively to residents of California, the United States alone. Although to be released in other countries in 2011, only California community are able to fill this power a new car at his house and drove as far as 64 miles without gasoline.
GM plans to make 3000 units of volts in the first quarter of 2011, 8000 to 10,000 in the year, and 50,000 until after 6000. GM's biggest concern is the public reaction to the price that until now could not be determined.

4. Ford S-Max
S-Max, including the type of multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is similar to a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the United States. S-Max 2010 European version is equipped with diesel engines, while the U.S. version will use EcoBosst engine with four cylinders berturbocharge. The car that looks similar to the Honda Stream will be present with the contemporary urban elements.

5. Ford Fiesta
Through the Ford Fiesta, Ford's president plans to make Mullay Allan Ford as a company that has a big name in the small car market. This car actually has been developed at Mullaly Fiesta decided to release to the foreign market. He plans to replace some parts such as lights and bumpers in order to enter the U.S. market. Earlier in 2009, the model Fiesta has sold more than half a million units in several countries. Cars with this captivating design have traveled 64 miles pergalon.

6. Honda CR-Z
Honda so far has a good reputation for its products. Honda car production to produce an efficient cars Cars Civic CRX example. Right now Honda to try luck with new concept car model, the CR-Z, in 2011. This latest concept car using a 1.5-liter gas engine assisted by an electric motor and adapted to the six-speed manual transmission, so consumers feel enthusiastic while driving.

7. Hyundai Sonata
After years of popular V6 engine, Hyundai now testing a family sedan that offers four-cylinder engine. This four-cylinder engine gives greater satisfaction than the V6. Horsepower engine produces a force estimated to be 35 mpg which is adjusted with six-speed automatic transmission while on the road. New Sonata will be launched in January next, with a turbocharged version of the hybrid.

8. Mazda 2
Mazda company will soon launch a new car models degan stylish, neat, and slim. And make the United States eager consumers wanting the car immediately circulated there. This car will be powered by a 1.5-liter engine when you arrive in dealerships in late summer 2010.

9. Nissan Leaf
Nissan will start launching its products, namely Nissan menawrkan Leaf with electric-powered cars. Initial inventory will be limited, but Nissan promises to boost production levels. This car would not be much more expensive than other cars. For the price of lithium ion battery packs, Nissan was the pioneer of innovative financing schemes, which will reduce the cost of the car. Computer systems therein will be helpful in tracking the location of drivers fueling within 100 miles.

10. Toyota Sienna
Americans tend to still like the production of large cars to transport the family, friends, and equipment. Toyota is preparing a new product, namely Toyoyta Sienna, a minivan that offers luxury features and opinion in the form of four-cylinder engine. The standard engine is a V6 used. This gives good strength, but it gives fuel economy a little better than some V8 models. Sienna 2.7 liter capacity can not pull a trailer, but it can provide an estimate of the EPA, 26 mpg in action on the highway. February 2011, confirmed Sienna arrived in dealerships

Alto The latest Economical From Suzuki

TOKYO - Suzuki Motor Corporation recently launched a special Alto for the Japanese market. Suzuki alto is an efficient compact cars and environmentally friendly.

The first-generation Alto in May 1970 made its debut earlier. For three decades running, Suzuki continues to develop to meet the needs of its customers.

Alto recently launched the seventh generation. Suzuki offers a comfortable driving sensation, with fuel consumption of a low combined attractive design for anyone. Even some Japanese media called this car is very user-friendly.

By using the 1000 cc engine tech continuously variable transmission (CVT), and even claimed Alto only consume 1 liter of fuel for 24 Km.

That's why manufacturers logo 'S' is set 7000 target could Alto units sold each month in Japan