Antara Garansi dan Yang Terbaik

Logikanya, banyak pilihan oli untuk motor jelas bikin kita senang. Ditambah pihak Agen Tunggal Pemegang Merk (ATPM) motor juga mengeluarkan oli genuine untuk produknya. Tentu bikin kita lebih banyak pilihan dan mudah mencari pelumas untuk kuda besi kita.

Sayangnya, kenyataan di lapangan atau persisnya di bengkel nggak kayak gitu. Banyak biker malah jadi bingung. Mereka sulit nentuin pelumas yang akan dipakai. Masalahnya, karena tiap pabrikan atau ATPM motor mensyaratkan penggunaan oli keluaran mereka untuk jaminan garansi mesin. Sementara itu, gempuran iklan dari produsen oli makin gencar menyebut produk mereka yang terbaik.

Ditambah lagi banyak masukan dari sesama biker yang bilang begitu. So, memilih oli jadi membingungkan, kan? Antara mempertahankan garansi, atau memilih yang terbaik untuk motor kita.

Biar nggak bingung, coba kita tanya pada pihak ATPM motor yang mengeluarkan oli untuk produk mereka. Menurut Reiner M. Sitorus, dari PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (KMI), keputusan untuk mengeluarkan oli khusus Kawasaki Genuine Oil (KGO) tak lepas dari upaya mereka melayani konsumen.

"Kami ingin menjaga kepercayaan konsumen dengan memberi kepastian perawatan motor mereka. Dengan oli yang dikeluarkan KMI, tentunya sudah jaminan merawat dan menjaga performa mesin semua produk Kawasaki," jelas Reiner yang juga Senior Manajer Service dan Spare Parts, PT KMI.

Penjelasan Reiner ini tentu akan mirip ATPM lain. Karena dijadikan syarat klaim jaminan mesin motor, ATPM pasti mengeluarkan oli sesuai spek motor mereka.

Tapi perlu juga diketahui, tidak ada ATPM yang benar-benar memproduksi oli. Mereka pasti pesan pada vendor, yang dalam hal ini produsen oli. Masalahnya, ATPM tidak pernah menyebutkan siapa produsen oli itu sebenarnya.

Ini yang bikin konsumen kurang percaya pada oli genuine keluaran ATPM. Malah, bukan mustahil juga, biker berpikir ini usaha ATPM mengeruk tambahan pemasukan. Prasangka terburuk, mutu oli yang disiapkan alakadarnya. Sekadar melumasi, tanpa kelebihan apapun. Tidak membuat putaran mesin jadi lebih enteng, atau yang lain.

Walaupun ini dibantah Reiner. "Oli keluatan ATPM sudah disesuaikan spesifikasi motor buatan mereka. Misalnya, spesifikasi KGO untuk oli 4-tak sudah ikut standar API SL, JASO MA. Yang 2-T API nya sudah FC dengan JASO juga MA. Semua oli semi synthetic," tegas Reiner.

Jadi, yakin lah, ATPM sudah menjamin oli mereka pasti mampu melindungi dan memaksimalkan performa, ya!

PILIHAN SESUAI KONDISI

Okelah jika ATPM jamin olinya sesuai kebutuhan mesin buatan mereka. Lalu, buat biker, apa yang harus diambil? Yang jelas, ambil keuntungannya aja.

Sebagai contoh. Jika motor masih baru, masih dalam masa garansi dari ATPM, gunakan saja pelumas yang disarankan pabrikan motor. Toh jika terjadi sesuatu di mesin, kita bisa klaim kerusakan itu. Dan lagi pula, biasanya oli ATPM dibanderol dengan harga terjangkau.

Di lain pihak, jika masa jaminan mesin sudah berlalu, tidak ada salahnya menggunakan oli lain merek. "Asalkan olinya punya spesifikasi standar API service, JASO dan kekentalannya sama, maka dia bisa dipakai. Hanya saja, biasanya pelumas yang dibuat produsen oli punya bumbu racikan yang beda. Misalnya, punya lapisan film yang lebih tipis namun kuat dan tahan panas. Ini yang membuat harganya jadi lebih mahal sedikit," jelas Thomas Dosy, Head of Business Development Division, PT Topindo Atlas Indonesia, produsen oli Top 1.

So, jangan bingung lagi. Ambil saja yang menguntungkan sesuai situasi dan kondisi.

Indonesia Official Production Base So Hyundai H-1

JAKARTA,NAGA MOTOR - After pending for some time, finally PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia (HMI) to accept the certainty of a vehicle assembly production base multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) from Hyundai luxury, namely H-1. To make it happen, investments worth USD 40 billion stuffed in ATPM's assembly plant Hyundai in Pondok Ungu, Bekasi, West Java.

Funds are used to complete the assembly process infrastructure. "This month, several local Jigs machines already sent to the factory. So have no certainty of the principal after a delay of about four months. Later, the previous production line for the Trajet is used to assemble the H-1 starting this December, "said President Director of HMI D Jongkie Sugiarto in Jakarta, Monday (7 / 9).

With the slogan "one country one product" that brought the brand from South Korea, Indonesia confirmed a production base H-1 in the form of loose or completely knocked-down (CKD). In fact, HMI was planning to export 100-150 units to Thailand in February or March 2010.

In addition, manufacturers are also ready to launch a variant of new H-1, such as diesel engines and carrying a luxury version of personal image vehicle (PIC) in January 2010. After Thailand, HMI will also be extended to several countries in the ASEAN region, such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and Philippines.

Combined data refers Motor Vehicle Industry of Indonesia (Gaikindo), during the first seven months of 2009, sales of H-1 intact imported (CBU) from South Korea recorded at 153 units. Total, there are three variants of H-1 is off to the domestic market, namely the type of GLS, Elegant, and XG Classic.

Now, the question is, whether by producing H-1 in the country, then the selling price could be reduced?

"That is still counted as influential on the aspects of investment, production, and of course the exchange rate during the production process. That means not necessarily go down, or if corrected, still have not seen the numbers, "added Erwin Djajadiputra, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Aftersales PT HMI.

Code Red! Hyundai Brazilian Government Review

SAO PAULO,NAGA MOTOR - Problem seems to have moved from Hyundai Motor Co. or HMC. Recently they sent thousands of cars Somalia hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden, now South Korean manufacturers that have to deal with the Brazilian government related tax issues.

Department of Taxation Brazil (DPB) are investigating the activities of the alleged import of Hyundai pengemplangan action the government imposed taxes. Hyundai cars are trafficked to Brazil has a price 40 percent cheaper than similar products are marketed in the United States (U.S.), Argentina, and Australia.

These conditions led to allegations of dumping practices by the company to reduce the tax burden, as quoted by Bloomberg (12/1/2010). Currently, the problem being discussed by the Ministry of Trade with the local tax department.

Party local distributor, Hyundai Caoa do Brasil Ltda from related highlighted this problem. One of the new indication, during January-November 2009, imports into the country Hyundai cars Samba experienced jumps 17 percent valued at 839 million U.S. dollars.

Until this news was issued, has not obtained confirmation from the DPB. A spokesman admitted Caoa local distributor has no direct relationship with the principals Hyundai in South Korea. Meanwhile, the principals in Seoul, South Korea, refused to make comments related to this issue.

2008 Lamborghini Reventon Pictures

The new Lamborghini Reventon

is latest Supercar for the super rich. With a price tag

around 1.4 million dollars this car

is for an exclusive group of high performance car fans. If the price tag wasn't enough Lamborghini is only releasing 20 of the cars, which have all been sold. It is possible that a they will release a few more but you better have been on the waiting list a year ago. It had been reported the Reventon Supercar has been modeled after the F-22 fight jet and taking a close look at the design

it's hard to disagree. If a car ever looked like a fighter jet this is it. The name Reventón comes from that of the famous fighting bull that took the life famed bullfighter Felix Guzman in 1943.

Reventon Tech Specs

Specifications Engine

Type: V12
Displacement cu in (cc): 396 (6496)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 650(478) / 8000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 487(660) / 6000

Brakes & Tires

Brakes F/R: ABS

, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/35 ZR18 - 335/30 ZR18
Driveline: All Wheel Drive

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Length × Width × Height in: 185 × 81 × 44.7
Weight lb (kg): 3671 (1665)

Lamborghini Reventon Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 3.3
Top Speed mph (km/h): 211 (340)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a. (21.3)


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Chevrolet Cruze with "Airbag" Knee Protector

LOS ANGELES, NAGA MOTOR - Cars Chevrolet Cruze presence long enough when the car was blown form of the concept. Real form compact sedan for world markets was just introduced last year. For the North American market, one of GM's flagship product is shown at the Los Angeles Motor Show, this Sunday.

Indonesian markets were going to attend the Chevrolet Cruze. Only, do not know which version because GM offered three variants with the holding of two types of machines have different capacities.
 New Cruze equipped Ecotec turbocharged 1.4L engine 4 cylinder with 138 PS maximum power with a torque of 148 lb-ft. When asked to cross the highway, the GM said that the fuel consumption of 40 mpg.

Model one with a capacity of 1.8 L 4 cylinder. Although runway capacity larger kitchen, a smaller force than the 2 PS 1.4L with torque 123 lb-ft. Both are equipped Cruze 6-speed manual transmission or automatic with the type LS, LT, and LTZ, and after two more types using turbo.

What's interesting about this Cruze, not just the exterior appearance that is no longer stiff as typical American car, but has a very elegant design as the sedan-European sedans. Sepatbor an outstanding design implies that the Cruze is a great powered cars.

"Airbag" for knee
Safety is a top priority. As stated by the source of the GM. Imagine, in one car there were 10 air bag (airbag). Among those on the back of the bench and also protects the knee passengers.

 

Not only that, the car is also equipped with stability control and ABS that are standard equipment. Rear disc brake option was the status. Meanwhile, all four wheels using a wheel between the Cruze 16, 17, and 18 inches.

Chief designer of New Cruze This Taewan Kim, told me that the design of this new Cruze, "As a courage, not evolution. We want to make one step forward large, making a strong design for Chevrolet products around the world for this.

2010 Honda Insight Fight with Competitive Price

Honda, as the number two producer in Japan, continue to create tight competition with the Toyota. Last fiercest competition is in the hybrid car segment. In this segment, Honda Insight relies on, while the Toyota Prius.

Finally, Honda Insight offered at Detroit Auto Show 2009 which took place today. The plan, this car will be launched next year.

Losing Pamor. Insight was first marketed in the United States than the Prius. Honda Insight to market in 2000, while the Prius a year later. In fact, the success is the Prius. Especially after the second generation was launched in 2004. Amazingly, the Prius quickly rising fame as used by the celebrity in Hollywood.

One cause is the lack of success of Insight initial appearance with two-door model, while the Prius 4 door. For this reason, the final version, Honda Insight shows 4-door, and by some media in the United States considered to imitate the Prius.

Pricing Strategy. To be competitive, Honda Insight offer a truly competitive. In fact, cheaper than the Civic hybrid (in Indonesia is sold at around USD 490 million), while the Insight is sold at 20,000 U.S. dollars, or USD 220 million.

For machinery and capabilities, Insight still below the Prius. Insight offers a 1.3-liter engine, with and teknoloogi SOHC i-VTEC. Energy produced 85 PS and 12.3 kgm torque, while fuel consumption based on EPA tests in the United States to give 'rating' 43 mpg or 18 km / liter.

Another source of Insight movers are electric motors that generate power with size 13 PS IPU (Intelligent Power Unit) is more compact. Such as electric cars and other hybrid, Honda equip this car with a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS). The system works by storing the kinetic energy to the battery when the car brakes.

Technology Honda to offer hybrid called IMA (Integrated Motor Assist). Honda claims, this system, cheaper production costs. Hence, the price could be reduced. Furthermore, to transfer power from the engine and electric motor to the wheels, Honda with CVT.

To control the engine from the gas pedal, Insight uses the drive by wire technology. This system is already widely used cars last output, either by Honda themselves, as well as other producers.

The system consists of electronic sensors to dihububungkan accelerator that sends signals to the engine computer. Computer combines the accelerator position signal with other data, the spin machine, engine coolant temperature, and speed of the car. After that, the determined amount of gas valve is opened. To move the gas valve in the throttle body, used motor STEPPER work electronically.

Treatment Equipment. Honda Insight also equip them with the latest technology, namely Ecological Drives Assist System which was introduced last year. With this equipment, the driver drove guided in the most efficient mode of fuel.

Other devices offered are cruise control, USB interface, the switching model of teeth mounted paddle on the steering wheel, ABS, EBD, stability control, and navigation satellites .*

Hybrid Honda Accura mainstay in Luxury Segment

DETROIT, NAGA MOTOR - Success with Market Insight hybrid - Honda Motor Co. (HMC) continue to strengthen the image on the matter of environment-friendly technologies. Principals in Japan confirms Honda will add a new variant with a fairly popular model, the Honda Accura. This product will target the luxury segment (luxury).

The assurance was conveyed directly by Supreme Leader Honda Takanobu Ito in the event North American International Auto Show in Detroit, as quoted Leftlinenews.com (12/1/2010).

Detailed information, when production will begin and what technology will dipenatkan to Accura Hybrid, has not been leaked. But, predictably manufacturers will create a new hybrid system specifically aimed at the luxury variants. As does the Lexus hybrid system which uses a completely different new Prius.

Another speculation emerged that the Accura variants will be transformed into a conventional dual-powered cars and electric motors is a TSX, TL, and MDX. The fact that stuck out, years ago, Honda said plans to import supplies diesel engines to North America for his own hybrid vehicles. But it is not clear linkages between the plan and Accura hybrid imports.

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WHY HARLEY OWNERS CHOOSE AMSOIL

Wear Test Comparison - AMSOIL vs. Harley Screamin' Eagle

The recent introduction of Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Lubricant by Harley-Davidson® indicates the Motor Company has finally recognized the benefits of running synthetic motorcycle oil in their air-cooled engines. After years of advising dealers and customers to avoid using synthetic oils in their bikes, it's natural to wonder why the company is suddenly marketing one.

For the past 20 years, Harley-Davidson® has claimed its petroleum-based Genuine H-D Oil is best for the "unique requirements of Harley-Davidson® air-cooled V-twin engines." However, laboratory testing has consistently revealed that Genuine H-D Oil does not provide the best protection possible for Harley-Davidson® engines. In fact, Four-Ball Wear Tests show Harley- Davidson® 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil leaves a wear scar nearly 80 percent larger than that left by AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil.

Four-Ball Wear Test (ASTM D4172), 40kg pressure @ 150 degrees C, 1800 rpm for 1 hour duration April 2003 test results

The Four-Ball Wear Test is the industry's standard test method for measuring the wear preventive characteristics of a lubricant. Placed in a bath of the test lubricant, three fixed steel balls are put into contact with a fourth ball in rotating contact at preset test conditions. Lubricant wear protection properties are measured by comparing the average wear scars on the three fixed balls. The smaller the average wear scar, the better the protection.

One of the major benefits of running a synthetic motorcycle oil is its resistance to oxidation and thermal degradation, which inhibit the formation of sludge and deposits that contribute to increased wear. In the past, Harley-Davidson® has defended use of its Genuine H-D Oil by arguing that oil breakdown in extreme heat is a non-issue because extreme heat conditions are not normally faced by motorcycle engines, while the superior cold-temperature benefits of synthetics also don't apply to Harleys.

The fact is, engine oil in Harley-Davidson® motorcycles is subject to very high temperatures. Being air-cooled, Harley-Davidson® engines get especially hot while idling in traffic, commonly reaching temperatures up to 240 degrees Fahrenheit. As heat and oxidation increase, so does viscosity, adversely affecting the lubricating qualities of the oil and increasing wear.

The water, soot and acid byproducts of combustion also contribute to deposit formation. Harley-Davidson® has stressed the importance of regular oil changes in order to remove these contaminants. Of course, promoting regular oil changes is also a good way to promote using petroleum-based Genuine H-D Oil. High-quality synthetic oils formulated with high-performance additives effectively withstand such contaminants, allowing motorcyclists to safely extend drain intervals.

In support of their about-face and the introduction of a synthetic oil, Harley maintains that "the Motor Company has never supported the use of synthetic products in our vehicles because there has never been any test validations completed on the numerous formulations in HD/Buell motorcycles. This product has been exclusively designed for Harley-Davidson® and is the only synthetic product TESTED and CERTIFIED by Harley-Davidson® engineering for use in HD/Buell motorcycles."

Although this is necessary marketing hype, Harley-Davidson® V-twin air-cooled engines are not unique in their lubrication requirements and do not require a special Harley-only fluid. There is nothing about Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil that sets it apart from, or makes it better than, many other synthetic motorcycle oil formulations, except that Harley-Davidson® is marketing it and directly profiting from the sales.

According to Harley-Davidson®, one of the unique benefits offered by Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is its versatility. For the first time the company is recommending an oil that can be used in the engines, primary chaincases and transmissions of most Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, including Evolution XL, Evolution 1340, Twin Cam 88 and 88B, Revolution and Buell models. This feature, however, is not unique. AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil may also be used in the engines, primary chaincases and transmissions of these applications, providing superior lubricating protection in each component.

How does Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil measure up to AMSOIL in wear protection? Four-Ball Wear Test results indicate that AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil still provides the best protection possible for motorcycles. In fact, Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil leaves a wear scar nearly 80 percent larger than AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil.

Not only does AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil offer greater wear protection than Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, it also delivers greater value. Suggested retail price of Screamin' Eagle® is nearly $2 a quart higher than AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil. And because AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil may be used for extended drain intervals of up to twice the manufacturer's suggested interval, while Screamin' Eagle® is recommended for standard drain intervals, AMSOIL customers realize additional savings.

Harley-Davidson® claims Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil has been "exclusively designed" for use in their motorcycles, pointing to extensive bench testing and over 230,000 miles of durability testing to back it up. AMSOIL INC. has 30 years of experience providing superior lubricating protection for all brands of motorcycles, and AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils have been tested in millions of over-the-road miles. Testimonials from countless motorcyclists further demonstrate the superiority of AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils.

Formulated with top-of-the-line synthetic base stocks and high-temperature deposit control additives, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils provide superior protection and performance for motorcycles in all operating conditions. AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils effectively withstand oxidation and thermal degradation, keep wear to an absolute minimum, hold contaminants in suspension and keep engines running cool and clean.

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AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils and NGK Spark Plugs Provide Maximum Horsepower and Torque

To test the ability of AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils and NGK Spark Plugs to increase motorcycle horsepower and torque, AMSOIL INC. submitted AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) and NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs to Cycle Solutions Inc., one of the top motorcycle dyno tuners in the U.S., for a pair of motorcycle dynamometer tests on late model V-Twin Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Segment 1: Baseline Test In order to establish a baseline, each bike was equipped with conventional oil and spark plugs and placed on the chassis dynamometer until operating temperature stabilized. Next, each bike was operated from idle speed to wide open throttle (W.O.T.), with horsepower and torque continuously recorded at the rear wheel.
Segment 2 The conventional motor oil was removed and replaced with AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, and the dynamometer test was performed again. Test results show the AMSOIL 20W-50 provided horsepower increases of 2.41 percent in the first test and 2.1 percent in the second test, while torque increased 1.42 percent and 3.1 percent respectively.
Segment 3 The conventional spark plugs were removed and replaced with NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs, and the dynamometer test was performed again. Test results show the combination of AMSOIL 20W-50 and NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs provided horsepower increases of 3.7 percent in the first test and 6.9 percent in the second test, while torque increased 1.8 percent and 5.2 percent respectively.


Dyno testing showed both horsepower and torque increased with use of AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil and NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs.

NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs Provide unsurpassed performance in auto/light truck and powersports applications. The iridium alloy electrode is extremely durable to heat, corrosion and electrical wear. The fine wire electrode reduces the energy required to create a spark while providing increased ignition efficiency and superior ignitability. The center electrode has an extra anti-fouling mechanism.

AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils Formulated with premium synthetic base stocks and high performance additive technology that provide superior multi-functional benefits for the special requirements of motorcycle applications. These independent and exclusive AMSOIL formulations provide second- to-none viscosity protection for hot-running American and metric motorcycle engines, transmissions and primary chaincases

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

AMSOIL PRODUCTS FOR ALL HARLEY-DAVIDSON APPLICATIONS

AMSOIL 20W-50 Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil provides the ultimate in protection and performance for new and recent models of Harley-Davidson bikes, but older engine generations require a different oil. AMSOIL provides gear lube and motor oils for all Harley-Davidson models.

AMSOIL SAE 60 SYNTHETIC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT RACING OIL

AMSOIL SAE 60 Synthetic Super Heavy Weight Racing Oil's(AHR) high-viscosity formulation makes it very well-suited for use in Harley-Davidson motorcycles that require a heavier fluid. It resists the thinning effects of fuel dilution and provides unsurpassed wear protection, friction reduction and more power.

AMSOIL SAE 60 Synthetic Super Heavy Weight Racing Oil is highly resistant to thermal degradation and oxidation

AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR SYNTHETIC EP GEAR LUBES

AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic EP Gear Lubes (SVG SVT, SVO) are specifically engineered for high demand applications. Their superior lube ʺfilm strengthʺ combined with extra additives protects gears and bearings from scoring and wear. They resist high heat and possess excellent cold-flow properties.

AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic EP Gear Lubes outperform all conventional gear lubes

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Ford's "All Out" with 9 New Machine

 DETROIT, NAGA MOTOR - Ford Motor Co.. (FMC) is likely to perform all-out (maximum) this year. The proof, nine new engines and six systems
terwahid transmission of one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the United States (U.S.) will be launched in 2010.
Some of the technologies created is the result of Ford's European development. In addition, manufacturers also make sure to improve performance (upgrade) all existing machines in the model in North America, as quoted worldcarfans.com (12/1/2010).


Now, the nine engines and new six-transmission to be carried off Ford this year, among others, Ti-VCT 305 dk-powered, 3.7-liter V6 Mustang variants in 2011. The kitchen is capable of racing fuel mengonsumi around 30 mpg (1 liter/12, 7 km) transmission systems combined with 6-speed automatic. Another model, the Mustang GT also will carry the 5.0-liter upgrade engine V8-powered 412dk and 530 Nm of torque with fuel consumption of 25 mpg (1 liter/10, 6 km).
In addition to gasoline engines, new diesel turbocharged 6.7-liter Super Duty that will be widely used commercial vehicles like the Ford truck. For small engines, bringing Fiesta 1.6 liter engine, 4-cylinder with double transmission kompling Ford PowerShift so that they can improve the efficiency of fuel consumption up to 40 mpg (1 liter/16, 9 km).
Another model, the Ford Focus will carry the 2012 edition 2.0-liter engine direct-injection 4-cylinder. This machine is similar to that used Focus on the European market.
Ford preparation is to be re-dug himself as one of the largest automakers in the world. In addition, as a significant preparation to compete with its competitors, particularly Japanese manufacturers who have excess fuel consumption is frugal.

Here, Asset Geely From Volvo

 CHINA, NAGA MOTOR-acquisition process by Geely Volvo is still going on and preached 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 rimibi (around Rp2.68 trillion). Of negotiations the two brands, Geely will have assets Volvo, among others, nine product variant S40, S60, S80, C70, C30, XC90, XC60, V50, and V70.

In addition, three types of car product platform for a compact car P1, 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 offered lis somewhat unusual. 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 units 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 some 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.

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Ferrari 458 Italia First Drive 2010

Ferrari 458 Italia First Drive 2010

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Label: Otomotif The F430 gets a ctrl+alt+del. Ferrari has rebooted its V-8 sports car range, starting with a sheet that's as clean as the one the 360 Modena was scribbled on to replace the F355. Okay, the new 458 is still a mid-engine rear-drive all-aluminum design, but the powertrain, chassis, electronics, aerodynamics, ergonomics -- practically everything but the manettino switch -- are do-overs. And a day spent terrorizing the rural flora and fauna in the Apennine hills above Maranello along with a few very hot laps at Fiorano should help determine whether this is indeed Ferrari's hottest V-8 since the F-40.

Dimensionally, the wheelbase stretches 1.9 inches longer for greater stability while shrunken overhangs reduce the polar moment of inertia to help the car rotate more eagerly. New aluminum alloys and bonding techniques boost the larger body's structural rigidity by 20 percent in torsion, 8 percent in bending without adding weight. Extensive computer simulation and wind-tunnel work yield a slinky shape that seduces the air into providing more downforce (up to 794 pounds of it at 200 mph) with less drag than the F430 managed (the Cd drops from 0.34 to 0.33). Naturally that downforce is split 41/59 percent front/rear, roughly matching the static weight distribution so the car's dynamic balance never changes at speed. The technical briefing continues for an hour, but time is short so let's head for the hills and fill in the details as they manifest themselves.

At first glance the interior is slightly daunting, and requires some orientation. Column stalks are out, so turn-signaling, high-beam and wiper functions move onto the multifunction steering wheel. The radio, Bluetooth phone and nav are controlled by a mouse-knob and screen on the right of the (refreshingly) analogue tach (the virtual speedometer appears here when navigation is off). On the left is another screen displaying temperature gauges, lap times, the settings of the myriad electronic driving aids, or the temperature status of the tires, brakes and engine. Sadly, neither screen shows a reverse-camera view. There isn't time to fiddle with it enough to pass judgment, so press the start/stop button, pull the right shift paddle and let's go. Sorry, there's no manual tranny. Those were fine back when folks had 3.5-4.0 seconds to lavish on accelerating to 60 mph, but in the low-3s era, Ferrari is losing its patience with such go-slow antiquities.

Lamborghini di Indonesia Laku 10 Unit

JAKARTA, NAGA MOTOR — Sulit dipercaya, mobil supersport sekelas Lamborghini yang harganya miliaran rupiah penjualannya di Tanah Air mendekati target. Bayangkan, hingga September 2009, sedan asal Italia itu sudah laku terjual 10 unit. Padahal, tahun ini ditargetkan 12 unit.

"Sejak awal peluncuran pada Februari sampai sekarang kita sudah menjual 10 unit, baik yang sudah diantar maupun yang belum. Target tahunan kami 12 unit sampai akhir tahun," ujar Endy Kusumo, Chief Operation Officer PT Artha Auto (Lamborghini Jakarta), di sela peluncuran Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder di Jakarta, Sabtu (10/10).

Endy menjelaskan, penjualan merek dari Italia ini 80 persennya didominasi oleh produk Gallardo. Sementara sisanya merupakan model Murciellago.

Terkait peluncuran produk terbarunya, Endy berharap Gallardo Spyder bisa terjual dua unit hingga akhir tahun memenuhi target jualannya. "Sekarang ini kita baru ada satu unit untuk produk ini (Gallardo Spyder). Kami harapkan hadirnya produk ini bisa menopang penjualan," tutup Endy.

Gallardo Spyder hadir mengusung mesin berkapasitas 5.200 cc V10 yang mampu mengantarkan tenaga sebesar 560 dk pada putaran 8.000 rpm. Gallardo Spyder mampu digeber 0-100 km hanya dalam waktu 4 detik. Kecepatan maksimumnya diklaim mencapai 324 km/jam.

Lamborghini Masih Mengandalkan China

DETROIT, KOMPAS.com — Menyambut Tahun Macan, Lamborghini masih bersikap pesimistis. Pabrikan mobil supersport itu belum berani menaikkan target penjualan seperti yang sudah dilakukan beberapa prinsipal dunia.

Stephan Winkelmann, Chief Executive Lamborghini, mengatakan bahwa tahun lalu, performa penjualan pabrikan turun sekitar 35 persen sebagai akibat dari krisis keuangan global. Tahun ini masih tetap menjadi tantangan berat. "Kami sudah merasakan beratnya kondisi pada 2009, dan kegembiraan sudah berlalu. Tapi, bagi kami, tahun ini masih sangat berat juga," ujar Winkelman, seperti dikutip Reuters, Senin (11/1/2010).

Dia mengutarakan, untuk mengatasi kondisi yang belum stabil, Lambo akan berkonsentrasi ke pasar mobil terbesar di dunia untuk saat ini, China. Tahun lalu, produsen mobil asal Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italia, tersebut mampu melego sekitar 80 unit di Negeri Tirai Bambu. Sepanjang 2008, penjualan Lambo di seluruh dunia mencapai 2.430 unit.

"Penurunan diperkirakan 35 persen, tapi angka penjualan pada Desember belum final. Saya tak berharap lebih banyak pada tahun ini dari penjualan tahun lalu," papar Winkelmann.

Model Mobil Paling Laku Pada 2009

JAKARTA, NAGA MOTOR — Tak bisa dimungkiri lagi, Avanza adalah mobil terlaris di Indonesia sepanjang 2009. Toyota sendiri menyebut produknya yang satu ini fenomenal. Posisinya menggantikan Kijang yang telah naik kelas. Inden terhadap model yang satu ini sejak diproduksi pada 2004 sampai sekarang tak pernah berhenti.

Untuk ritel, selama 2009, penjualan Avanza yang menawarkan dua pilihan mesin, 1,3 liter dan 1,5 liter, mencapai 101.179 unit. Dengan ini, Avanza berkontribusi lebih dari setengah penjualan Toyota, dalam hal ini mencapai 53,71 persen. Berarti, dari dua mobil yang dijual Toyota, salah satunya pasti Avanza.

Posisi kedua ditempati oleh saudara kembarnya, Daihatsu Xenia, dengan opsi mesin 1,0 liter dan 1,3 liter. Total penjualan ritel 41.487 unit. Xenia berkontribusi sampai 55,1 persen bagi penjualan total Daihatsu di Indonesia.

Hanya kedua model ini yang mengalami kenaikan penjualan dari 2008 ke 2009. Sementara model lainnya turun. Nah, kalau kedua model yang berasal dari satu pabrik ini digabungkan, penjualan mencapai 142.666 unit atau 29,1 persen dari total penjualan mobil di Indonesia.

Kijang Innova mengalami penurunan cukup berarti dibandingkan dengan tahun sebelumnya dan kini menempat posisi ketiga.

Cukup menarik, posisi keempat kendaraan paling banyak terjual di Indonesia justru merupakan kategori komersial atau truk. Merek dan tipe truk yang paling laku tersebut adalah Mitsubishi Canter (Colt) 6-ban (truk ringan). Penjualannya selama 2009 mencapai 24.719 unit dan menjadi penyumbang terbesar bagi PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors.

Penjualan truk ini mengalahkan kendaraan pribadi, seperti Honda Jazz, CR-V, dan Rush. Model lain yang juga membuat kejutan adalah Honda Freed. Meski diluncurkan pada Juni 2009, penjualannya sudah mencapai 7.622 unit atau setiap bulan terjual 1.000 unit lebih!

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TVS Luncurkan Bebek RockZ 125 yang Bisa Memainkan Musik MP3

KARAWANG, NAGA MOTOR — PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia yang merakit sepeda motor asal India, TVS, hari ini meluncurkan produknya terbarunya, bebek 125 cc yang diberi nama RockZ. Peluncuran dilakukan oleh Direktur Penjualan dan Pemasaran TVS Indonesia K Vijaya Kumar di pabriknya di Karawang Timur, Jawa Barat.
Ini merupakan produk ketiga yang dipasarkan TVS di Indonesia. Sebelumnya, TVS sudah memasarkan bebek Neo dengan mesin 110 cc dan sepeda motor sport Apache 160 cc. Menurut Vijaya Kumar, dari segi fitur dan teknologi bebek baru ini lebih unggul dibandingkan dengan motor asal Jepang. Meski begitu, dari segi harga sangat kompetitif.
“Kompetitor RockZ harganya berkisar Rp 16 juta-Rp 18 juta. Namun, kami menawarkan  RockZ dengan harga Rp 13.700.000 untuk varian cast wheel dan Rp 12.700.000 spoke wheel (jari-jari),” ungkapnya kepada wartawan.
Keunggulan utama dan menjadi ciri khas RockZ adalah integrated music system (IMS) atau fitur musik yang terintegrasi pada sepeda motor ini. Jadi, pengendara TVS RockZ bisa mendengar musik dengan format MP3 melalui dua speaker kecil atau earphone sembari memacu motor.
Untuk ini pula, pada motor disediakan interface USB 2.0 yang berisi file lagu-lagu format MP3 dan 2 jack RCA untuk speaker earphone (pengendara dan pembonceng). Dijelaskan, pengendara juga bisa mengakses radio FM. Untuk ini, di bagian tengah disediakan tombol tekan untuk menyetel lagu-lagu dan radio. Di samping itu, juga disediakan charger untuk telepon selular.
Fitur lain yang dibanggakan TVS adalah pengaman yang disebut double ATL (anti thief lick). Sistem ini diklaim sebagai yang pertama di dunia digunakan pada sepeda motor bebek. Melalui pengaman ini, standar tengah bisa dikunci saat motor diparkir. Pengaman satu lagi atau engine kill switch berada di tempat tersembunyi.
Lebih lanjut, dia menjelaskan, bagi masyarakat umum yang ingin mendapatkan informasi lengkap dengan produk terbaru TVS bisa mengunjungi stan mereka di arena Pekan Raya Jakarta, yang mulai dibuka Jumat (12/6).
Dengan fitur lebih banyak, harga kompetitif, serta penampilan yang gaya dan dinamis, TVS RockZ merupakan alternatif cukup menarik di antara motor-motor Jepang yang sudah ada selama ini. Paling tidak, bagi mereka yang ingin tampil beda dan menggunakan tak hanya sebagai alat transportasi, tetapi juga buat gaul.

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Akhirnya, TVS Resmi Jadi Anggota AISI

JAKARTA, NAGA MOTOR - Setelah menunggu sejak kuartal terakhir 2009, akhirnya PT TVS Motor Company resmi jadi anggota termuda Asosiasi Industri Sepeda Motor Indonesia (AISI). Keputusan turun setelah asosiasi melakukan pemeriksaan atau inspeksi fasilitas produksi di Karawang, Jawa Barat, pekan lalu.

"Akhirnya kita sudah melakukan itu (inspeksi), minggu kemarin. Mudah - mudahan bulan depan produk TVS sudah bisa mengisi data jualan (bulanan) AISI," ujar Ketua Umum AISI Gunadi Shinduwinata kepada Kompas.com, Minggu (10/1/10).

Saat ini anggota AISI didominasi oleh pabrikan Jepang seperti Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, dan Kawasaki. TVS, menjadi produsen motor India pertama yang masuk keanggotaan AISI menggantikan posisi Kymco yang telah menyatakan bangkrut. Sementara Kanzen, masih berusaha bertahan dengan penjualan unit yang semakin melemah.

Terkait hal ini, pihak TVS masih enggan memberikan komentar lebih lanjut. Hanya, salah seorang dari manajemen TVS yang tak mau disebutkan namanya menjelaskan, pihaknya sedang menunggu surat pengesahan keanggotaan. Salah satu langkah yang perlu dilakukan AISI adalah menyosialisasikan keanggotaan TVS kepada pemerintah.

Gunadi menegaskan, Depperin sebagai pembina sudah sepatutnya AISI menyosialisasikan dulu.

Super Nano Bisa melesat 200 km/jam

MUMBAI, NAGA MOTOR - Kehebohan mobil termurah di dunia, Tata Nano sepertinya tak pernah habis. Kini, kendaraan mini andalan India tersebut akan ditawarkan dalam paket modifikasi dengan tampilan dan tenaga yang mumpuni.

Rumah desain DC di Mumbai, India dipercaya untuk meningkatkan performa Nano. Hasilnya, sebuah "super' Nano bisa digerber menembus kecepatan 200 km/jam. Lo, kok bisa?

Di bawah kap mesin 624cc dua silinder bertenaga 33 dk dicopot dan digantikan dengan mesin 1.6-liter. Selain itu mobil mini ini juga dibekali berbagai perlengkapan baru seperti suspensi, rem, dan velg berkukuran 20 inci.

Di bagian eksterior, sentuhan berbagai body kit menciptakan kesan sangar dari mobil yang tadinya cenderung "culun". "Kami ingin mempertahankan harganya tetap murah tapi dengan teknologi dan besarnya pekerjaan kita," ujar Dilip Chhabaria, bos DC Design, seperti dikutip worldcarfans.com (9/1/10).

Satu unit "Super" Nano dibandrol U$$220.000 (sekitar Rp209juta) per unit. Lonjakan yang luar biasa dibanding dengan harga standar cuma Rp25 juta per unit.


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Toyota Prius Top Selling 2009 di Jepang

TOKYO, NAGA MOTOR -Prius mobil kompak hibrida kebanggaan Toyota telah menjadi top selling 2009 di Jepang. Ini merupakan pertama kali Prius meraih prestasi tersebut semenjak diluncurkan pertama kali pada 1997.

Menurut para analis di Tokyo, keberhasilan Prius tidak bisa lepas dari faktor insentif yang diberikan pemerintah Jepang untuk mobil irit bahan bakar dan ramah lingkungan.

Tiga Kali Lipat
Penjualan Prius di Jepang selama 2009 hampir 3 kali lipat tahun sebelumnya, yaitu 208.876 unit, sesuai dengan data yang dikeluarkan Japan Automobile Dealer Assocication (JADA).

Ini untuk pertama kali pula Prius mengalahkan Suzuki Wagon R, mobil kecil dengan penjualan terbanyak selama 5 tahun berturut-turut di negeri Matahari Terbit tersebut. Model lain yang juga dikalahkan Prius adalah Honda Fit (di Indonesia dikenal dengan Jazz).

Stimulus yang diperkenalkan pemerintah Jepang tahun lalu membuat pembeli Prius bisa menghemat sampai 394.500 yen atau sekitar Rp 40 juta untuk versi termurah. Kendati demikian, begitu insentif pemerintah berakhir pada 30 September tahun lalu, penjualan Prius juga ikut turun.

“Prius salah satu model yang paling menguntungkan,” kata Yoshiaki Kawano, seorang analis dari perusahaan konsultan CSM Worldwide di Tokyo. Sementara itu, Wakil Presiden Toyota Motor, Yoichiro Ichimaru yang diwawancarai Bloomberg 5 Januari mengaku bahwa pengurangi pajak dan subsidi dari pemerintah Jepang memberi peran dalam peningkatan penjualan Prius.

Prius Gen-3 dijual dengan harga 2,05 juta yen (Rp 200 juta) dan 3,27 juta yen (Rp 327 juta) dengan konsumsi bahan bakar 7 persen lebih irit dibandingkan model sebelumnya. Klaim Toyota, konsumsi bahan bakar Pirus sesuai dengan sandard test di negara tersebut, 38 km/liter.

Simbol Gengsi
Banyak pemilik mobil besar Jepang mengganti kendaraan mewahnya, seperti Mark X dan Crown dengan Prius, kata Hiromi Inoue, Manajer Tokyo Toyopet, dealer dengan penjualan Toyota hibrida terbesar di Jepang.
Mobil hibrida telah menjadi simbol gengsi di Jepang. “Dengan hibrida, mereka tidak perlu kehilangan gengsi kendati harus menggunakan mobil dengan ukuran lebih kecil,” katanya.
Dijelaskan pula, untuk mengenjot penjualan Prius, Toyota telah menurunkan harga sampai 12 persen agar bisa bersaing dengan Honda Insight. Akibatnya, keuntungan yang diterima Toyota kini tinggal 200.000 yen per unit Prius.
Dari penjualan Crown, Toyota memperoleh keuntungan 1 juta yen dan sedan Lexus LS 2 juta yen. Demikian dikatakan oleh Koji Endo, Direktur Pengelola Riset Jepang di Tokyo. Sementara itu, Takanori Yokoi tidak mau menceritakan keuntungan yang dihasilkan Prius.
Satu Triliun Yen
Toyota telah mengeluarkan dana 1 triliun yen untuk mengembangkan mobil hibrida ini yang dimulai sejak 1990-an. Perusahaan tersebut baru memperoleh keuntungan dari Prius Gen-3.
Toyota menargetkan penjualan 1 juta mobil hibrida per tahun antara 2010 dan 2020. Seluruh model sudah punya versi hibrida dari 2020 sampai 2030.
Semenara itu, produsen mobil nomor tiga Jepang, Nissan juga akan memperkenalkan mobil irit bahan bakar yang berpotensi menggerogoti Prius. Sedangkan Honda berencana memperkenalkan dua model hibrida lagi tahun ini.
Penjualan mobil di Jepang selama Desember lalu naik 37 persen, kenaikan selama 5 bulan berturut-turun sejak Agustus 2009. Kendati demikian, penjualan selama 2009 lebih rendah 9,1 persen dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya.