2012 New Camry

As chairman of the national auto market, PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), the sole agent (ATPM) Toyota in Indonesia, constantly updating its product line. One of them by launching the New Camry with the theme "Lounge On Wheels" in the Bali Room Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, today.

To master segment, mid-size sedan sold 800 units are targeted to the end of the year. With average sales of 100-125 units per month, TAM claimed to have sold 7120 units of Camry since it was first launched in 2002. Currently Camry 61.1 percent market share in its segment.

"We are ready to return to dominating the mid-size market. If the position earlier this year we are still below, the cause is the absence of strong supply. We can not estimate the prediction of demand as it is now," said President Director Johnny Darmawan TAM in launching it.

Combined data refers wholesales Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), during the first half of this year, most luxurious sedan version Toyota has sold 242 units. In fact, in June 2009, reaching 180.4 percent jump in sales, ie to 129 units compared to the previous month which only 46 units.

The seventh generation is offered with a new face-shaped display "X" shape with some minimal changes on the exterior. In addition, the interior is provided 'care' extras, especially for rear passengers with seat massagers on both sides of the seat.

Face lift product is offered to the market in three main variants, namely 3.5 QA / T, 2.4 VA / T, and 2.4 GA / T, with six color choices are varied. The prices range from Rp 457.9 million for the cheapest to $ 641 million the most expensive.

Recommended Camry U.S. Consumer

Recommended Camry U.S. Consumer
Despite failing to reach the target company's earnings, Toyota closed the year 2011 with a smile. Because the flagship Camry sedan 2012 model cars awarded as recommended by the magazine Consumer Reports consumer in the United States. In fact, the new car market last October and immediately tested by the magazine "non profit" is.

"Camry is a nice interior, handling is very stable and fuel efficient than previous models. In fact, four-cylinder engines have become the mainstay of the average 27 mpg (11.4 kpl) together with the Hyundai Sonata, makes it the most economical with conventional machines, "so reports the magazine, as reported by Bloomberg (29/12).

The award of the magazine is highly coveted car manufacturers because most objective assessment based on sound consumer. The election of the Toyota Camry became the turning point after in 2007, where the Consumer Reports said it would be more critical in examining the vehicle because some of the problems found on other models like the Tundra pickup, Lexus GS and Camry V6.

Positive assessment of the Camry was not only obtained from a magazine. Los Angeles Times said, Camry experienced improvement in performance and recording quality Edmunds.com car cabin and most have increased the standard "crash-test" is very good.

Top sellers

Although haunted by the case of millions of "recall" in recent years, the Camry is still occupying the top position as the best selling car in the U.S. over the past 13-14 years back. Next year, the Camry is targeted 360,000 units sold, still below the company achieved record highs in 2007 reached 473,108 units.

Toyota's sales from January to October 2011 dropped 7.4 percent from the same period last year to just 275,004 units. Decline due to lack of supply unit by the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan, March 2011.Toyota factory assembles Camrys in Georgetown, Kentucky plant owned and Fuji Heavy Industries Limited's Subaru in Lafeyette, Indiana.

Welcomes 2012, Bajaj Launches Cheap Car

Welcomes 2012, Bajaj Launches Cheap Car
Opening in 2012, Bajaj Auto India (BAI) will introduce, instead of next-generation Pulsar, but a small car, at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, January 3, 2012. After that, citycar will perform at Pragati Maidan, venue for the exhibition of cars in India.

According to the source of the BAI, cheap car, but valuable on the Nano-is a development of three-wheeled vehicles, according to their experience in that segment. Only, its scale is still under general hatchback vehicle.

But from its platform, Bajaj vehicles can be used for personal and commercial. In fact, there is a possibility, BAI emphasizes commercial segments at the launch later.

Problem technical specifications, it is still closed. But it does say that the car has good fuel consumption. This may be due to the use of some technology from Pulsar motorcycle (DTS-i, Exhaust TEC, and others).

Toyota Aqua Modification

Toyota Aqua Modification, Although newly launched, Toyota also presents Aqua that has been modified with trendy and more aerodynamic appearance at the Tokyo Motor Show which took place at this time. Process modifications made ​​by Kanto Auto Works.

Hybrid cars mini hatchback 5-door Prius is the youngest sister. Available in 2 types of modifications that were named by modifikatiornya "Aqua Fun Toyota Concept".

The first version, the changes made Kanto somewhat extreme, Piriri Ver. This variant exterior overhauled with the addition aerokits like front and rear spoilers, side skirts and rear diffuser.

The suspension is modified using the component body of the competition so that the distance from the ground (ground clearance) so low, aka more flat than the standard. The more sporty again by installing a 17-inch rims are almost attached to the fender lip. Body color is also distinguished by vibrant yellow paint.

Another option is a simple modification that is named Kiriri Ver. In this version, the design is more subtle body kit and simple. It is customized with a smaller rim, 16 inches. This version dibalur with orange paint!

Toyota Hybrid Aqua

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today (12/26/2011) launched a new compact hybrid cars in Japan, namely Aqua. Previously, this car has been introduced to the public at the 2011 TMS ago.

According to Toyota, Aqua uses hybrid technology that has developed over 17 years with claims fuel consumption of 35.4 km per liter (Japanese test method).

While the sale price, the cheapest Rp 1.69 million yen (USD 196 million) and the most expensive USD 1850 million or USD 215 million. Toyota also offers a special version for the disabled or handicapped body called Welcab Friendmatics. This version, operating everything is done by hand and went on sale in March 2012. The price began 1895 million yen (USD 220 million) to the most expensive 2.679 million yen or USD 311 million.

Added, with the advent of Aqua, Japanese consumers will get various choices of hybrid cars are increasingly diverse and increasingly affordable prices.

Gasoline Engine
Gasoline engine used Aqua capacity 1.5 liter (1.8-liter Prius) and uses the same hybrid technology with the Prius (THSII). As seniors, the gasoline engine also utilizes Aqua Atiknson cycle so that the higher the efficiency of its work (the eventual goal fuel economy).

So that the higher the engine work again, used to cool the coolant pump is driven by a battery (electric pump). With this, the loss of the rubber belt does not exist. In addition, the cooling air flow control precision.

Performance
Because the gasoline engine is smaller, then transaksel hybrid, the control unit recruitment, motor power and motor cars were smaller and more lightweight.

Aqua acceleration 0-100 km per jama in 10.7 seconds, while from 40 miles per hour to 70 miles per hour takes 3.6 seconds with a 4.8-meter turning radius.

Completeness of other woods Aqua is Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). Moreover, Vehicle Stability Control (VHC), serves menggatur brake job, engine power output and stability when a car "skidding". There is also traction control (TC) or traction control to prevent cars spin when the car accelerated from rest.

No less interesting, Toyota also includes Hill-start Assistent Control to prevent the car back on the ramp when it will run from a stop condition. Furthermore, in order to keep working while AC engine off, compression is driven by an electric motor or rely on energy from the battery

New BMW 3 Series Robe from Alpina

One of the special modifier BMW, Alpina, re-produce his latest creations. This time the BMW Series-3 version 2012. Models are chosen to be changed is a variant kupe. Changes made ​​to improve aerodynamics, stability and performance suspension.

To increase aerodynamics, Alpina install some components of the body such as carbon fiber front spoiler, diffuser and GT wing design with not too extreme.

For the legs, installed a set of rim radius of super lightweight, GT3 Classic, 19 inches from Alpina. To round rubber, entrusted to the Michelin Pilot Sport 2 in order to grip optimal.Sedangkan memeproleh suspension, adjustable hardness.

source of Power
Alpina power source used for this car was taken from the factory default, the engine 6-cylinder, inline, double turbo (B3 Bi-Turbo S). With little change in the exhaust system Akrapovic titanium exhaust plus at the end, the energy ejected reaches 408PS@6.000 540Nm@4.500rpm rpm and torque.

The ability of these machines do not match the version that is able to exhale M 456 PS power. But Alpina BMW claimed they managed to make it to sprint from 0-100 km / h in 4.6 seconds and a maximum speed of 300 km / hour.

B3 Alpina GT3 is limited to only 99 units sold at a price 90 000 Euros