Triton, Reliable pickup in heavy field

The presence of Triton Strada Mitsubishi HD-X claimed that a continuation of the king's four wheel drive vehicles, where the Strada Triton is known for reliability in rugged terrain to be.

Besides reliable, Triton X-HD said that a fuel-efficient cars are easy in maintenance and has a sales price is quite high.

"It's our new car prices higher, but based on the operational and maintenance costs at the end Strada Triton X-HD is more profitable, " said Ridwan Alamsjah, Marketing Director of PT Krama Yudha Three Berlian Motors (KTB) , Friday (25 / 3 / 2011).

Using the 4M40 diesel engine capacity of 2800 cc SOHC, Strada Triton has the power of 97ps and a torque of 22 kg m

With these machines, Triton is claimed to conquer steep climbs, until the muddy path, with ease. Interestingly, despite the large cylinder, is actually a 4x4 wheel drive car is very fuel efficient.

"Approximately one liter diesel for a distance of 15-17 kilometers," said Ridwan. Triton was still capable of downing a common homeland of diesel consumed by trucks and other heavy equipment, it's because the car uses low-pressure common-rail type.

Because it is positioned as a replacement for Triton GLX Double Cab, X-HD has a number of changes as the suspension.

The suspension system on the HD-X is now made ​​comfortable and stable, even symptoms of car tail fled to maneuver it does not exist. This particular car is also equipped with a Limited Slip Differential (LSD).

In addition, the driver easily with the East Select 4WD shift on the fly, allowing the driver to the system drive 2WD to 4WD while the vehicle is moving (while under the speed of 100 km / h).

For the price, double cab GLX HD-X released at a price of Rp 268 million from the road.

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Strada Triton sales continue to rise in East Kalimantan

Mitsubishi Strada Triton

Increased mobilization of the mine site to make sales of pickup variants in East Kalimantan would be increased by 15 to 30 percent compared to last year.

"About 350 to 450 units per month," said Dedi Tedja, owner of Diamond Saber, the official Mitsubishi dealership in Aberdeen, on Friday (03/25/2011).

Moreover, the man told the three-pickup sales last year increased, especially for mining companies operating in the market, although individuals also continue to grow.

"The market for the company reaches 80 percent of the remaining individual markets, the total sales variance is 80 percent of that is a type with a 4-wheel or 4x4. Merk Mistsubishi own in the past two years have increased 100 percent per months, from 100 units 200 units, "said Dedi.

Market volume in Kalimantan alone each month to reach 350 units. "Brand Mitsubishi is still responsible for 60 percent of sales in this segment," said Dedi.

Even from Strada Trition total turnover of 36 000 units of the first market, with a total of 10 000 donated by East Kalimantan.

Double Cab adany latest version of Mitsubishi Strada Triton is expected to give donations or contributions in sales this year 40 percent of total sales.

Mitsubishi Strada Triton sold in six variants, the price ranges from USD 218-316 million. Mitsubishi Strada Triton X-HD only cost Rp 268 million.

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Audi R8 GT, Big Powerful

German car manufacturer Audi plans to a faster version of the R8 supercar model. The Audi R8 GT, the car is said that performance and handling better than the standard R8.

Using the V10 FSI engine capacity of 5200 cc is changed, the Audi R8 GT claimed the power to 560 hp (35 hp faster than the R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro and 5.2 quattro R8 Spyder).

To supply power to four wheels, the machine is then crossed with R-tronic sequential transmission typical of Audi.

More light in weight, body R8 GT is built using aluminum and carbon fiber materials. Using known material, visible light but strong at the front of the rear spoiler, and a few other PART.

Audi R8 GT is a lightweight product, the fastest and most powerful in the ranks of supercar Audi, and has won several global awards, "writes Audi in his official statement.

With a mix of light weight and powerful engine, the R8 Gt which could run from rest to 100 km / h in just 3.6 seconds. And if you continue to step on the accelerator, two-door car can reach 199 kilometers per hour.

The plan, it will only Audi car in a limited edition, as many as 333 units for the whole world. From hundreds of these units, 90 units will be immediately sent to the United States in the near future.

For the price, Audi USD 196,000.


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BMW Become Official Vehicle JIDD and APSDEX 2011

In preparation for the international defense market dialogue (Jidd) and Asia / Pacific Security and Defence Expo (APSDEX) in Jakarta. PT BMW Indonesia has reportedly transfer fleet of BMW 7 Series and BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle to the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia and the Indonesian Defense University on Wednesday (03/16/2011).

Divyanathan Ramesh, president of BMW Indonesia and Sunny Medalla, VP Sales & Marketing BMW Indonesia to execute symbolically transferred to the BMW fleet TNI Associate Marshal Eris Herryanto, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia and Major General Dr . Syarifudin Tippe, Indonesian Defense University rector.

BMW says it supports the use of homemade vehicles is to facilitate the mobility of the delegates come from more than 30 countries, including the ministers of defense and chief of defense staff in the meeting which will take place from 23 to take until March 25, 2011 to easier.

"BMW has a long history in the field of machinery and technology, " said Ramesh Divyanathan. "Armed with historical records in the production of premium vehicles and social responsibilities as good corporate citizens, we are proud to support this international conference by presenting two high-performance luxury model. BMW 7 Series is a model of choice our client as Head of Megara, senior government officials and diplomatic corps, and became the official car for the delegates of the various world summits around the world. "he continued.

BMW 7 Series 29 units and 31 units of the BMW X5 is prepared for this international meeting. To ensure that the mobility of the delegates will take place smoothly. BMW Indonesia will also conduct training for drivers and technical support.

BMW Indonesia The plan will also for the 760Li High Security berlangsungya Asia Pacific Defence and Security Expo (APSDEX) show in Jakarta Convention Center.

So far, BMW has extensive experience in supporting implementation of the summits in many countries. Like the G20 summit in Seoul in 2010, APEC economic leaders meeting in Singapore in 2009, the ASEAN summit in Singapore in 2007, the World Bank and IMF meetings in Singapore in 2006, APEC meeting in Korea in 2005, ASEAN summit in Bali in 2003 and the APEC summit in Thailand in 2003.

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BMW present M3 type pickup

BMW Pickup

German car manufacturer BMW, generally only produce sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUV), but BMW is rumored to soon be a sort of sedan-based pickup.

The existence of this pickup BMW is not just gossip, because some time ago, the cameraman caught the moment when the pickup BMW M3 testing at Nürburgring, Germany.

Although there is no mention about the guts of this pick-up BMW M3, but it is expected that the 4000 car will cc V8 engine which can give power to 414 hp to wear.

BMW pickup was seen around the test track along the 18 km. There is no clarity or the test was done by BMW or an independent tuner.

Clearly visible are two men in the racing-style dress, complete with clothes and half face helmet.

Would be the news that was widely called the car be placed on the mat Essen Motor Show 2011 which took place on November 26 to December 4.

But probably this car deliberately BMW to the internal and not freely sold. As the rumors and use, of course BMW pickup that looks very unique.

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BMW 6 Series 2012 version was launched soon

After showing the 6 series version in 2012 on carpet Detroit Motor Show 2011 which took place in January last.

Now the German carmaker BMW will soon be producing Coupe car, and will be present in Europe and the United States in the near future.

The car itself is a showcase of BMW chief designer, Adrian van Hooydonk. With a length of 4894 mm, width 1894 mm, height 1369 konfidurasi coupe with 2 +2 seating is said to be longer and wider than 5 mm 75 mm 39 mm was also lower than its predecessor.

The addition is not without any length, due to a large cabin space, the rear passenger to present. The capacity of the trunk.

At launch, the BMW 6 Series Coupe will be offered with these two new engines, the unit of 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder in line for the type of the 640i and 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 for 650i type.

Both the 650i Coupe and 640i Coupe transfer of power generated by the engine to the rear wheels via a gearbox sporting eight-speed automatic also assisted with steering wheel paddle shift gear can so happen that the withdrawal was mengmudikan Formula 1 car. In the U.S., BMW will also offer a 6-speed manual gearbox for the 650i Coupe.

640i is capable of producing tenana of 320 hp at 5800 rpm and 450nm of torque between 1,300 rpm and 4,500 rpm, so the coupe to sprint from zero to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds and reaches top speed is electronically limited at 250 km / h (155 mph).

Than for European-spec 4.4-liter V8 engine in the 650i type capable of producing power at 407 horsepower engine kick in between 5500 and 6400 rpm and maximum torque of 600 Nm between 1750 and 4500 rpm. To do the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds and made ​​the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h (155 mph).

If the US-spec V8 engine in the 650i type gives a smaller force of about 400 horsepower between 5500 and 6400 rpm and maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1750 and 4500 rpm for acceleration times 0-60mph (96 kmh) can be done in 4.8 seconds. For the U.S. this type, the options available 6-speed manual or an automatic 8-speed transmission.

The plan, 640i and 650i coupe will be sold in Europe this fall, while the 650i Coupe is in U.S. showrooms this autumn.

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Wow, there's Power Giant Is Walking Shoes

Electric car with small to large size of course a matter of course, but what would happen if we see an electric car that has a shape like a giant shoe on the street have?

It may sound strange, but a shoe company in China Kang is really just a giant shoe made ​​in electric cars.

Reporting Paultan, Friday (11/03/2011). For an electrically driven shoe with a length of 3 meters and a body wrapped in real leather, Kang made ​​for six months and consists of five cows that were donated by the donor.

Shoes that car can carry two passengers have traveled 400 km in a fully charged battery condition, and capable of driving up to a speed of 30 km / hour.

To the source of energy, the car is a convertible car classified using battery which is placed under the driver's seat.

Before the launch, Kang demonstrated by giving appointments to their employees for a car to drive around the shoes of the company in Wenzhou, East Zheijiang, China.

Zhengtao said company president Wang plans for another 40 units to be promoted throughout China dealer.

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Prius Wagon Launch April

After the show Toyota Prius Wagon model car shows in Europe, Geneva Motor Show 2011, now is the time Toyota introduced its products in their own country.

Since the development of European and American production of cars entering Japan, the latest Toyota hybrid model that the extra cab of April 2011, will be sold in domestic market.

Not only 160mm longer, 90mm higher and 30mm wider, Prius wagon is said to have more power, with electricity 3JM, and will jejali 2ZR-FXE engine with a capacity of 1800 cc final.

Because a larger shape and spacious, the car that can accommodate seven passengers offers a roomy cabin space in the passenger car models than its predecessor.

As quoted Paultan Friday (3/11/2011), with seven passengers Prius Wagon is the first car that uses lithium-ion batrai claimed differs from that of NiMH Prius earlier. For battery holder, Prius positioned between the driver and passenger in the second row for the following line be used freely.

According to Toyota, five-passenger Prius prices that were sold in Japan is 2.35 million yen, or approximately $ 250 million. While the Prius seven passengers off the price of 3 million yen or approximately $ 318 million.

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Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 produced only 300 units

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4

National origin French carmaker Peugeot launched its latest product in the case HYbrid4 3008 Geneva Motor Show, currently underway.

When the hybrid engine is usually a merger between a gasoline engine with an electric motor, but Peugeot make a breakthrough by using a diesel engine.

With the Peugeot claims is the first manufacturer to introduce hybrid vehicles with a diesel engine.

"With the launch of the world's first hybrid vehicle that uses diesel, Peugeot new offerings in terms of environmental efficiency and the feeling of driving presents," said the Peugeot in his official statement.

Interestingly, this car not to run as an alias display concept, which is not known when it will be produced. But will soon be in production cars later this year.

But potential buyers need to move quickly. As the manufacturer of bearing the lion will be only 300 units worldwide.

3008 Hybrid can run with the help of the diesel engine capacity of 2,000 cc four-cylinder engine can produce output of 165 hp. The diesel engine drives the front wheels.

The machine is combined with 37.5 hp electric motor driven. duty motor drives the rear wheels, so automatic, the car has four-wheel-drive system.

For the fuel to HYbrid4 3008 Peugeot claims downing as many 3.8 liters diesel travel 100 kilometers.

"Combined with the new driving pleasure HYbrid4 3008 is a breakthrough in terms of CO2 emissions by only producing 99 g / km. This issue has fallen 35 percent over conventional engines," says Peugeot.

Peugeot will also open an online booking for 300 cars. But this HYbrid4 3008 will be available only in the choice of colors and pearl white leather interior with leather two colors.

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Current Concept in GMS 2011 Audi A3

The running car show in Geneva Motor Show (GMS), 2011, Austria, makes automotive companies in the world competed to show off in the event.

One of the famous German company is Audi, participating GMS enliven the 2011 event with ammunition showcase the latest concept of the Audi A3. Audi A3 Concept is a model four-door four-seater sedan, which comes with an elegant yet sporty design.

As reported by car evolution, Wednesday (03/02/2001) A3 Concept is equipped with five-cylinder turbo FSI engine and a power that can pump up to 408 hp and maximum torque of 500 Nm is used.

Reportedly, one with seven gears, the Audi A3 concept is 100 km / h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds and a maximum speed of 250 km / h (155 mph).

Besides relying on his speed, A3 concept is also superior in terms of fuel consumption and environmentally friendly. The evidence, this car can consume only 9.1 liters of fuel to travel 100 km and emits only 212 grams of CO2 per km (341.18 g / mile).

On the outside, A3 concept of using 20-inch alloy wheels. And more light while driving in the body of the A3 concept of using carbon fiber and a number of aluminum.

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Volkswagen show new models combi

Volks Wagen

In Indonesia, besides the famous VW Bettle product or usually a frog, always been famous Volkswagen microbus with a familiar product in combination call.

With a transport capacity of a large and unique form of bread, the car is more loved by his fans around the world.

Now the German automaker plans to the latest version of VW combi it. The use of the name of the welcome return of VW Bulli VW Combi with "Comeback of an automotive Free Spirit '.

Unlike its predecessors that use gasoline and has a typical engine cooling air, Bulli is now delivered using the electric motor as a power booster.

So there will be no more distinctive rumbling sound VW combi, because this new car is almost no sound due to electricity mengluarkan diusungnya.

Bulli uses lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 40 kWh and an electric motor to the power of 85 kW.

When the electric motor uses the battery is fully charged, the car was able to cover a distance of approximately 186.4 miles 298.24 kilometers or travel. Bulli is also suitable for racing up to 86 miles per hour or 139.2 miles per hour.

Sophisticated, Bulli entertainment system using the IPAD as a controller. In his typical cirri able to carry passengers in large quantities, Bulli also use the bank, amounting to three in the front row.

"This is the latest combination of Volkswagen is different than before. Then again, this is not 1947 but 2011, and customer expectations are very different," VW said in his official statement.

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