2012 Toyota Aygo

Toyota Aygo with his new look. This is the second after the first redesign in 2008, or three years after launch.

Changes occur in the exterior and interior. Front view now adopted a similar style Prius or Yaris baru.Perubahan visible in the front bumper with larger air suction hole and the light of day-time light using LEDs. Darker rear windows and alloy wheels new berdisain.

The interior appears more fresh with dashboard cover dark gray that also serves to muffle the sound.

The steering wheel is also more complete with the paddle for multimode for models equipped with automatic transmission system. Display panel meter-speedometer, tachometer, as well as well water through the vents more sporty touch wara gray, orange or black adorning it. Toyota prepares optional audio system equipped with a USB connection and Bluetooth.

Sector increasingly refined machine. In terms of power production, three-cylinder 1.0-liter engine is still producing maximum power of 68hp and torsi93Nm, but CO2 emissions down from 105g/km to 99g/km, very small equivalent-whereas most of the hybrid car fuel consumption dropped from 4.6-liter to be 4.3 liters per 100km.

212,800 Cars Sold Every Day During 2012

Institute analysis of the global automotive RL Polk & Co. predicts global auto market in 2012 increased 6.7 percent from a year ago to 77.7 million units. That is, every day 212,876 cars were sold worldwide during 2012.

Further, global auto sales will be affected by the debt crisis of Europe. The reason, the disbursement of funds (liquidity) number of states is reduced. However, businesses still remain optimistic that consumers come to "showroom" to buy a new car. It is estimated, European markets recovered, but the same as last year, ie 19 millions units.

China still remains a number one market in the world. The increase in sales is estimated that only 16 percent from a year ago. While the United States, the market grew a moderate 7.3 percent to 13.7 million units. Still will not tebus16 million units as before the recession (2008). Give the new back to normal (16 million units) after 2015. This year, the biggest increase will be achieved premium segment, yaitu14 percent over last year.

"Consumers deep pockets will return to the market to buy a new vehicle, after three years 'fasting.' Premium brands offer a variety of new models, from small cars to SUVs," beber Anthony Pratt, Director of Forecasting Polk-American, as reported by carscoop (03/01/2012).

U.S. Markets
Toyota and Honda is expected to start recovering this year in the U.S.. The second biggest challenge is to reclaim the brand consumers have turned to other brands.

Meanwhile, VW Beetle will continue to rely on a positive increase in sales in the U.S. plus the Jetta and Passat. Hyundai and Kia will experience increase. While local brands, namely GM, Ford and Chrysler will continue to grow obtained from the launch of the Moel-new model

Ford sold 2 million units in the United States

Ford re-established itself as the original brand of the United States (U.S.) most healthy post-2008 global financial crisis. Throughout 2011, the Ford Motor Company managed to sell 2 million units of vehicles in the U.S.. This amount is a record company since 2007. Similarly, the company announced on its release last December 30.

Contribution is derived from the Fiesta and Focus with lonjakkan sales up 20 percent this year. While the segment pickups and SUVs like the Explorer SUV, the Escape and the F-150 pickup terkerek 30 percent.

Ford - the second largest car manufacturer in the U.S. - managed to reap the benefits of the total market increased 10 percent (from January to November) in 2011. "The total new car market rose an average of 13 million units in just three months of the end of 2011. This shows the positive momentum deviations not," said Ken Czubay, vice president of Ford's U.S. Sales and Marketing.

From the company's official data, total sales of Ford brand alone rose 18 percent to 1.86 million units during January-November 2011 compared to the same period last year ie 1.76 million units. While in the United States alone for November, Ford earn 11 percent increase in sales.

Ford reported a profit 6.6 billion dollars (January-September 2011) and the only one of three U.S. brands that survived the bankruptcy.

"Hybrid" Unik from Russia

There are several manufacturers that could be considered new or lesser-known present at the Frankfurt Motor Show. But, they bring unique or interesting products, such as those exhibited by Yo-Auto Hybrid Crossover Concept.

Yo-Crossover is a model all-wheel-drive hybrid that partially uses power from the battery and the engine has two intake types of fuel, namely gas and gasoline. Not only that, in general, charging the battery on a hybrid derived from the engine during deceleration or braking, but for this particular case the battery charging process occurs when driving a low speed and stationary.

Manufacturers of Russian origin of this claim, if the two fuel tanks filled, cruising power can reach 696 miles or equal to the distance from Jakarta to Surabaya. While the maximum speed reached 128 km per hour.

The plant will be the headquarters of the production is still under construction and took place on the outskirts of St. Petersberg, Russia. The plan, environmentally friendly concept car will be sold in 2013.
Sources: Autocar

Cheap Car Russia, at the Bottom of Rp 100 million

Cheap Car Russia, at the Bottom of Rp 100 million Yo-Auto, car manufacturers from Russia will launch a cheap car called people's car (people's cars) at a price below U.S. $ 10,000 or about USD 91 million.

Appearance of the Russian people's car (see photo) with the concept of "city car" is quite modern and trendy, includes 4 passengers. The features offered are complete for a city car, such as touch screen control panel, navigation system and rear camera (optional).

There has been no clear information about machine specifications. Just described, will offer two options as a first step, namely gasoline and CNG (CNG). Did not rule Yo-Auto will present a hybrid version, if indeed the future of this people's car market very well received. For propulsion engines available 2 options, 2WD and AWD.

Currently Yo-Auto factory with a capacity of 45,000 units per year and will increase production in line with the construction of both plants. Also rumored, will be introduced a hybrid version in December 2012.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The presence of Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the third generation seems to have even closer. Now, the body structure and its design was beginning to look with more characters kehatchback than previous generations. At first glance look like the A-Class competitor, the BMW 1 Series and VW Golf.

Photographers could record the interior space. Although not much detail is captured, but a lot more cabin space design cheating B-Class.

For the engine, Mercedes provides two options with 4 different power. First, the engine capacity of 1.6-liter, turbo with a choice of 122 PS power and 156 PS. In addition, there are 1.8-liter diesel, commonrail, turbo, power is also available with 109 PS and 136 PS.

If the choice is not yet satisfactory, Mercedes-Benz also provides an alternative variant, namely engine 2.0 liter inline 4-cylinder division motorsportnya result of the development, AMG. Maximum power generated 300 PS.