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INNChannels, Jakarta Back comes after the revamping of 650 parts, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadster, becoming flatter the open-topped sports car enthusiasts and shut. Exotic car manufacturer symbol of stability performance of origin Stuttgart now has more power and torque konsmsi sharply with the increasingly low fuel.

A total of 650 changes made by Mercedes-Benz eskterior contained in the interior, and engine. Some new completeness also pinned between the changes in some details not visible when viewed directly.

Exterior

Changes to the exterior design by SLK two-seat Mercedes-Benz has given birth to look more dynamic and sporty impression of a more viscous. Eye-catching appearances are shown in the front bumper which has undergone modifications to the water-dam. Section around the star emblem on the nose also be addressed so that it looks more elegant.

In order for the action seem more sporty exterior back of the Mercedes-Benz put diffuser-style lower and paste style trapezoidal exhaust tip. No less than that, taillights owned SLK 55 AMG is darker now joined the latest SLK immersed in regular type.

Changes are also visible from the outside rearview mirror usage has berimbuh LED indicator lights, and the use of lightweight aluminum alloy wheels.

Interior

Many replacement and changes in the SLK tebaru details, including application of new materials. Overall, improvements in the interior of Mercedes-Benz is claimed to produce an effect of new and more exciting than the previous generation, including installing the steering wheel has buttons multi-function, and replace the instrument cluster with a new design.

Audio Systems and Telematik

For the first Mercedes-Benz audio system, and immersing the latest telematik initials NTG 5.2 generation SLK. Pemanja ear system is essentially able to provide better sound quality with easy operation.

This system has provided features Bluetooth technology and is able to connect with gadgets like the iPod. While LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system also becomes the first equipped with the latest generation of the SLK.

According to Mercedes-Benz SLK drivers now need not hesitate to listen to music while driving despite the roof being open. Because, Harman Kardon sound system which applied Logic7 SLK was still able to hum with a good tone without the roar of the wind disturbed.

Engine

Type SLK 200 Kompressor four-cylinder engine disabled have increased power by 21 hp to 184 hp total. Torque also increased from previous 240 to 250 Nm. Despite an increase in power but fuel consumption is trimmed up to 15.6 km per liter.

Meanwhile, despite not having peningkata performance, SKL 280 which uses a V6 engine 2.996cc successfully reduce fuel consumption to be 12.9 kilometers per liter.

While the energy to type SLK 350 V6 3498 cc engine fueled a 33 hp 305 hp at 6500 rpm. Torque was increased by 10 Nm to 360Nm at 4900 rpm. When the previous model engine revolution per minute stops at 6800 rpm and now after the latest SLK modification capable of achieving 7200 rpm.

Cuts fuel consumption even come done on SLK 350. For applying the model 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission requires only one liter of gasoline every 13 km distance. While for model six-speed manual transmission recorded 12.6 km per liter.

Uniquely, the Mercedes-Benz still believe in the superiority AMG SLK 55. For the hottest models 5.5-liter V8 engine was not to tamper Mercy peroduknya, so it is still a maximum-powered 360hp and peak torque of 510 Nm. SLK 55 AMG is still equipped with an automatic transmission system is a sophisticated seven-speed 7G-TRONIC Sport as standard equipment.

Jakarta – Starting the second semester of 2009, PT Mercedes Benz Indonesia (MBI) released its latest E-Class sedan on  at the Hotel Kempinski, Jakarta.

“Leadership E-Class in its class since the 1970s has been proven and E-Class W211 already seven years as a market leader in Indonesia. We believe with the New E-Class Mercedes-Benz was able to achieve 2600 sales target units,” said President Director MBI Rudi Borgenheimer.

Latest E-Class comes in five variants, namely E Class Saloon (E 300 and E 300 Elegance Avantgrade) and E Class Coupe (Coupe Avantgarde E 250 CGI, E 350 Coupe Elegance, and E 350 Avantgarde AMG Coupe).

E-Class carried the 2996 cc V6 engine that can achieve speeds of 000-100 km per hour in 7.5 seconds.

E-Class Saloon features the 7G-Tronic transmission with DIRECT SELECT and steering wheel gearshift, a sliding panoramic sunroof, intelligent light system with LED Daytime Driving Light and Adaptive High-Beam, Thermatic Climate Control, Dynamic Front Seats Multicountour (Avantgarde), audio 20 with head-up 5.8-inch display with bluetooth interface, and the parking guidance.

Meanwhile, E-Class Coupe features a 7-G Tronic (E-350), parktronik and parking guidance, multicontour seats with PRE-SAFE positioning function, the Advanced Agility Package, Panoramic Sliding roof, Audio 20 including CDC with bluetooth interface and connections to external devices (i-Pod, USB, Aux-in) with a Harman / Kardon Logic 7 Sound System, Climate Control Thermotronic (E 350), and Intellegent Light System with keyless Go (E 350).

E Class dibandrol began USD 1.05 to 1.3 billion off the road in Jakarta. New E-Class will be marketed later this year

Jakarta – Toyota Motor Corp. designed a special crossover for those who want the flexibility of space like an SUV, but fuel economy and comfortable ride like sedans. That Venza.

New crossover designed in Ann Arbor, USA is prepared to meet all customer expectations of an innovative vehicle. This crossover was first performed publicly before the world at the Detroit Motor Show, mid-January last.

But, at the Toyota pavilion at the event Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) held in Las Vegas next November 4 to 7, Venza will be present with the other versions.

Through the work of home modifications Five Axis and Street Imag, Venza will be present with a modified version. Second home modifications that will display the Venza Active Sports Versatility (AS V) and SportLux Venza.

Home modifications remodel abis Five Axis Venza Active Sports exterior Versatility (AS V). Even part bodynya colored paint is now sprayed with Lunar White with Bronze accents. Not only that, home modifications Five Axis also remodel the front and rear bumper, making it look more sporty.

U.S. Venza V in addition to activity in the city as well as a versatile vehicle. Keep them active in sports, this modified Venza can accommodate a variety of winter sports equipment.

At the rear end have the Integrated Cargo crossover Carier (ICC) by Magna Car Top Systems, a smart shelf for storing and transporting various kinds of sports biking and skiing equipment, both snowboard and ski carrier.

Not only that, the ICC is also equipped with a specially designed rear cargo by Five Axis. This place is hidden so well suited to store specific items that not everyone may know.

The next variant is SportLux built with a strong essence of sport. This is the way to demonstrate the potential Toyota Venza as a performance car. SportLux is a model that may be offered as a factory tuner, complete with a six-element body kit, spoiler, custom grille and hood scoop.

European-inspired style tuners, Street Image Venza to reinforce the view looks aggressive but still soft. No brutal and harsh. Venza still look civilized but athletic.

Street Image the hard work does not stop at the body only. They plant the supercharger TRD (Toyota Racing Development) and suspension systems for cars sporty character. Fitted with 20 Chrome Wheels Cognag no 24-inch diameter and high Performance tires Toyo Proxy 4. The large wheel disc brakes controlled TRD Big Brake sized 15-inch (front) and 13.6-inch (rear).

Comfort and beauty equal to the exterior interior. Chair clad special Black & Burgundy leather, premium sound system plus the Eclipse AVN6620 navigation system (7inch TFT display) and 2500 watts of audio power bursts. To complement this high-class audio system front and rear passengers entertained with videos.

From the security side, the occupants are protected seven airbags, including driver’s knee air bag protection and curtain air bags that protect front and rear seat passengers from side impact injuries.

The end result passengers will feel the sensation of a sports car without removing typical of a crossover. It seems that the more sporty Venza after modified.

Dubai – The rich Middle East countries usually make a sensation. The proof is in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Audi R8 gilded all over his body.

Compared to cars like the Bugatti Veryon gold, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and the Mercedes SLR McLaren in Dubai is also visible, the Audi R8 is not too tacky.

It is unclear who the owners and how the estimated selling price of this car.

Audi R8 is a sports coupe, sedan belonging terkencang one in the German automobile manufacturer. With monokok chassis and body design that membongkok, plus aerodynamics high, obviously if the manufacturer is located in Neckarsulm hinted as car racing.

Moreover, the engine room crammed with a capacity of 4200 cc V8 engine. With 414 workers dk could imagine how this Audi racing. Create a speed buff, doing maneuvers with that much power is more than enough.

Sound system, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation system and highly valuable package of comfort to be paid. This sedan’s performance becomes the automotive enthusiast’s dream, judging from the change in direction is very effective, stable braking with a little touch, but stop the wheel at a short distance

Jakarta began his debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, The New Mazda6 finally got around to otmotif Indonesian market. Whole imported cars (CBU) from Japan was present with significant changes compared to its predecessor Mazda6.

Now The New Mazda6 a more elegant look with a touch six points flavor lovers automotive homeland. Combining fun to drive (Zoom-Zoom) with authority. “Engagement, quality, balance, excitement, benefits and style.” The concept of development was based on the emotional bond between the driver and the car was called the Japanese term “Kizuna”

More than 130 award-winning global automotive was inspired by Japanese aesthetics with the philosophy of Avant Garde Exotic seen from the curve of a typical arc Mazda body, front and rear lights which refers to the flagship car of the legendary Mazda RX8.

Impression as a premium sedan features more closely with Frontline Adaptive System (AFS) and Bi-Xenon headlights and HID foglamp vertical.

Thanks to the AFS, additional lighting will be more clever lit corner in accordance with the direction the wheels turn at a speed of 13 km per hour or more, so that the path the vehicle will terterangi better.

Not only the drivers who benefited, but also other road users and pedestrians will also be more alert for his safety when in the dark.

The New Mazda6 is the only luxury sedan equipped with a replacement gear lever type “paddle” which is connected with ActiveMatic gearbox, so that the Zoom-Zoom driving experience feels more like that produced race car driving dynamics.

In the drive with this car, the driver invited to feel the journey is more calm and quiet while enjoying music from the sound system 6CD with the ability to play MP3 files that are equipped with eight speakers and Bose digital amplifier.

To further enhance the driving experience, The New Mazda6 also use the smart key and start-stop button.

As soon as the car approached the key holder in a distance of one meter, automatic lock open. Not only that, the impression is emitted at the luxurious interior with a welcome feature mode where the display on the dashboard will light up automatically elegant shortly after the driver enters the vehicle cabin.

Integrated leather wrapped steering wheel replacement teeth (paddle shift) and multifunction control buttons CF-Network (can be used to control audio functions, the air temperature and cruise control) viev rear mirrors with anti-glare technology.

Both front seat electrically (with memory for three positions for the driver. Without prejudice to the other passengers, The New Mazda6 also features electric sunroof, automatic temperature control air conditioning and soft leather clad interior is more spacious than its predecessor model.

In order to further enhance passenger comfort, sitting in the backseat, the space motion for the knee (knee room) is now 13mm longer.

Full attention is also given on the features of this car safety features, including all things in terms of technology (4 disc ABS brakes with EBD, DSC, brake assist and traction control), mechanical (active headrest, seat belts with pretensioner and load limiters, brake pedal not puncture when there is a conflict) to strengthen the invisible structural (construction of triple H and Mazda Advanced Impact Distribution and absorption System / MIDAS.

This car is also equipped with six airbags (dual SRS airbags) each for driver and front passenger, side airbags and curtain type airbag.

The New Mazda6 is now more efficient in the use of fuel and produces lower emissions levels than its predecessor. Thanks to the powerful 2.5-liter MZR engines maximum 172 PS at 6000 rpm mated to a five-speed transmission ActiveMatic, capable of providing Zoom-Zoom driving experience unforgettable.

Buyers will be tempted with a choice of five standard colors (Crystal White Pearl Mica, Sunlight metallic Siler, Brillant Black, Galaxy Grey Mica and Radiant Ebony Mica) and five colors of premium (Velocity Red Mica, Copper Resd Mica Stormy Blue Mica, Silver Metallic and Lilac Sparkling Black Mica).

While for soft leather interior comes in standard colors of gray, but customers who need to be different can order a premium interior is black.

Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI) also provides genuine Mazda6 accessories such as spoilers side skirts, rain Visor, sporty grille, parking sensors, shift knob, door panels.

To bring into the garage, set up a USD 410 million rupiah. A fair price for a masterpiece of design and technology enthusiast