Modifications Not Just Change Clothes
Auto Modification March 3rd, 2010
, Jakarta Results modification is not simply a display of motorcycles. This sentence represents a new understanding that must be inculcated in the minds of the modifier of Indonesia.
Modifications not just a face lift alias change clothes with accessories products such as a dummy patch is only good eye, but is the result of his own creative and fruit (handmade).
According to Indra “Bluessman” Pranajaya, Low Rider Best Builder in 2009, the world today must be guided modifications on the elements of modern, aesthetic, functional, rational, innovation, and creation or shortened to MEFRIK Custom. In addition, a motor modifications otherwise good and right views of the three elements, namely body, frame and power. Body seen from the style, appearance and aesthetic value.
Framework in terms of construction, stability, maneuverability and control. Also, engine performance must be supportive. Whole should become a nice blend.
“Although the fruit itself hand, the modifier must be packaged in a unit that is very good and complete with a neat finish. If the patch merely accessories products improper modifications to win in the contest,” Indra said that a jury contests modification of U Mild U Bikers Festrack 2009 in a press release received
Agreed with Indra, Brand Manager of U Mild Yasin Tofani Sadikin said modifier ground water must have their own character to be developed. Unfortunately, so far we have no national standard for modification contest, and have not received appreciation from related industries. “In fact, the results of our modifications is not less good, can even exceed that Thailand is now regarded as a barometer for the modifier of the homeland,” said Tofani.
Therefore, in the event of U Mild U Bikers Festrack 2009, in addition to high commitment at U Mild racing world is now also providing a decent portion for the modification of Indonesia in order to later be able to compete with the modifier-modifier of Asia. “To support that, at U Mild Modification Contest we work together with the judges who have high ideals and mission of the same vision with U Mild local modifier that embody the creativity and provide opportunities for doing business in Asia and even the world arena,” said Tofani.
U Mild Modification Contest jury of experts took the motor construction and automotive design experts Lulut Wahyudi large motor builder, Indra ‘Mann Blues’ Pranajaya, and Amir al-Nevo, an expert in product design from the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB).
With the format of the jury consisting of experts was, at U Mild U Mild U Modification Contest Bikers Festrack last month in Yogyakarta, Sleman Agus Darizt origin with Honda CB100, was selected as winner of Best of the Best category. Besides won Best of the Best, 1976 CB100 output has also been the winner in the category of U-Extreem.
“Cost Destroy old motor was more than 40 million rupiah and took five months of its workmanship. The intention originally was not to join the contest but because kepengen aja realize the idea,” said Agus who had his own workshop called Darizt Design modifications.
Lulut Wahyudi, as the jury said motor Best of the Best winner this time was the best of things, not just in terms of extreme changes, but its concept is quite extreme, that is from a non-motor racing shells transformed into motor racing era Older .
Commander of Nefo view from the other side of usability or ease of driving. According to holders of master’s degree in product design, the motor is indeed deserve to win as the best because even though the concepts and the extreme rubahannya but still comfortable ride and can be used daily. In line with the other jurors Indra Pranajaya more emphasis to the originality of a work of modification.
“Should differences than ever,” he added simply. What is certain, all the jurors agreed that modifications to the ground water must be guided and supported for the contest towards the main format of modification Indonesia is good and right, not just a mannequin that only unsightly eye
Luxury Car Market in Asia Rise
Asian Cars March 3rd, 2010
New Delhi-Rolls-Royce revealed that the luxury car market in Asia is slowly rising in the global financial crisis began to subside.
“We quickly recovered from the global financial crisis. India and China seem to be the lead in the luxury car segment next year and this is a positive signal,” says Rolls-Royce chief Asia-Pacific Regional Colin Kelly, , in New Delhi .
“Japan is also predicted to be better next year, predicted Australia begit also very positive,” he added.
Kelly also spoke at the launch of the Rolls-Royce Ghost in India recently, that the sedan is a bit cheaper dibandrol this will be a favorite in India next year. UK-based company reported record sales of this 2012 Rolls Royce Phantom and globally, where 200 of them sold in Asia.
Kelly said that Rolls Royce sales in Asia this year is predicted to fall 35%. But he added that this year sales better than predicted in the early years and recent months crept up over the months at the beginning of the year. Next year Rolls-Royce predicted sales in Asia reached more than 400 unit.
Rolls Royce predicted annual sales reached 2,500 units in 2010, an increase compared to total sales this year are less than 1000 units.
Cash for Clunkers' Car Sales Increase
American Cars March 3rd, 2010
Jakarta – Having beaten to a pulp by the global crisis, a global automotive industry finally began to show signs of recovery. It was seen from the increasing demand for new cars in almost every brand in the last few months. What’s driving it?
One of the greatest role in persuading buyers menyambangi car dealerships, especially in the United States, is launching Cash for Clunkers program, ie, exchange programs old cars with cash amounting to U.S. $ 4,500 for U.S. citizens.
It is true, with the money in my pocket plus discount programs offered by some car manufacturers, the demand has increased significantly in the last three months. An event awaited by the automobile industry worldwide in the last year after the crisis of whack almost all sectors in all over the world.
But beyond that, the role of the Japanese government in an effort to free themselves from the shackles recession also could not be regarded lightly. Although Japan’s political crisis following the collapse of public confidence in Prime Minister Taro Aso, but economic recovery continues encouraged efforts tirelessly. The result, Japan declared free of entanglement of economic recession.
Of course, those conditions create a number of Japanese car manufacturers because they began to breathe freely again can watch shoppers crammed into a car showroom displaying various models from various brands. This is just the same with the situation in the U.S. currency, which is the world’s largest car market.
Consider what the Japanese giant, Toyota Motor. This world’s number one manufacturer began to increase its production target for this year. Even so larisnya their hybrid models, the Prius, a Toyota had to order extra batteries from Sanyo Electric. In fact, during this time Toyota has been bound by contract to purchase the Panasonic batteries for the Prius and other hybrid models.
According to some media reports in Japan, Wednesday (19 / 8), Toyota’s vehicle production is now set for 2009 were 5.95 million units, up from the previous target of 5.8 million units.
This time the star sale of third-generation Toyota Prius, which is listed as a best-selling car since it was launched a few months ago, beating the Honda Insight, which was launched a month earlier and had recorded the highest sales in Japan. The high sales of hybrid vehicles in Japan is the same as in the U.S., which he gave thanks to incentives to encourage sales of fuel-efficient vehicles.
And what about other manufacturers? It turns out the same, especially in the U.S. market. General Motors Co.. (GM), which had been left reeling due to its buyers, has now dared to increase production until the end of this year. As reviewed previously, this condition thanks to the hard work of President Obama and the U.S. Congress through Cash for Clunkers program.
From there a number of car manufacturers in the U.S. began to believe consumers will come back diligent menyambangi dealers, although they are mostly interested in models of environmentally friendly fuel and certainly not greedy. Ford Motor Co. last week had also decided to increase production, like most other manufacturers are starting to reactivate production lines began early this month.
Earlier this week GM said it would increase production to 60 000 units of vehicles in the third and fourth quarters, and called back about 1 350 workers already laid off. GM is now set to produce 535 000 units of cars and trucks during the July-September. That means an increase in production by 35% from the second quarter, while production in the last quarter of this year will rise 20%.
“Our dealers enjoy increased sales in nearly all segments,” said Mark LaNeve, GM’s vice president for sales in the U.S..
Cash for Clunkers Since the program began in late July and then, a number of dealers reporting stock shortages of vehicles, especially for fuel-efficient compact models.
But despite the large number of car manufacturers in the world again enjoy increased sales, Toyota is still the most profit,. The proof is, until last week to appear as a champion of Toyota Corolla as the best sellers in Cash for Clunkers program, followed by the Honda Civic and Ford Focus respectively in second and third. For the fourth and fifth position, was again charged through the Camry and Toyota Prius.
However, whether this situation will last long? This is what we ought to wait, because with membludaknya demand will clearly undermine the vehicle stock in the warehouse. With the depleted stocks, the potential to push up prices. If this happens, there is the possibility of shopping euphoria that car will be annihilated because besides the price becomes affordable again no, the other necessities of life are also inevitable.
2010, 200cc TVS Motor Set
Motorcycle February 4th, 2010
, New Delhi-TVS revealed will release a 200cc motorcycle in India in 2010 to enliven the sport motorcycle market continues to increase its sales each year.
“The average 200cc motorcycle penjualans reach 4000 units per month figure. Although a small segment, we’ll play in this segment,” said President TVS HS Goindi. However, Goindi revealed pihanknya not yet decided whether this motor will be using the name Apache.
Goindi also said that the TVS Kiga will release his new bike next year for the 125cc motorcycle segment in which India has the TVS Flame. “Demand for Flame high enough and we see opportunity in this segment have a bright future,” he said Goindi.
Goindi also said that TVS is targeting double-digit sales growth next year. Data of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers’ (Siam) was recorded TVS sold 1,136,344 units for the domestic market during 2008-2009.
SNI Helmets Motorcycle Club Support
Motorcycle February 4th, 2010
Community Road Safety Association (RSA), which consists of a two-wheel community agreed national standard helmets menggunkan Indonesia (SNI) for the safety of bikers.
“The most fatal wound suffered by motorcyclists are due to head injuries, was related to the disciplinary culture of motorcycle users against traffic regulations,” said RSA chief in Rio Octaviano INILAH.COM siara received the press on Thursday (22/10).
RSA along with several members of the group visited the factory motorcycle helmet PT Dinaheti Motor Industry (DMI), Cikarang, West Java, Tuesday (20/10). The visit aims to add knowledge about the production process of helmets, including the quality of helmets compulsory for download.
Law No. 22 of 2009 on Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ), particularly article 57 paragraph 2 asserts that every motorcyclist wearing a helmet mandatory national standard Indonesian. Anyone who violates this rule may be subject to sanctions up to one month imprisonment or a maximum fine of Rp 250 thousand. The purpose of this rule is clear to protect motorists avoid the risk of accidents.
According to him, the purpose of the visit to the factory DMI also for socialization to bikers, especially the club / community of motorcycle users who assembled at the RSA. Representatives of the club / community involved motorcycle user requests include pulse RC, HSJ, Barac, Hornet, YJOC, Everbikers, Milys, Pulsarian Community, HTML, and YVC Depok.
“Club / user community of this motorcycle is road safety agencies virus spreaders, they were expected to share his knowledge to the people who use motorcycles in their respective environment members” said Vice Chairman of RSA Cahyo Eko Wibowo.
The management of PT DMI explained about the production process helmets. Starting from the production of a helmet shell is made of thermal polymer, creating a direct download emblems on-emboss at the time of printing, until the installation of the inside of the helmet.
The whole production process must meet the quality standard ISO 14000 in 2008 and its products must pass a standardized test of ISO 1811 in 2007. In his presentation GM Manufacturing Operations PT DMI Thomas Lim explains three different types of full-face helmet, open face, and half face.
“Half Face Helmet is the helmet cetok which only protects the top of the head, while the Open Face helmet protects the top and sides of the head so it is more secure,” explained Thomas Lim.
RSA also obtained a description of the laboratory test SNI helmet. Several phases of testing include the test shock energy absorption (impact energy), followed by the penetration test, test the chin strap, and test the EPS shell.
“Each country has its own criteria, not all of them can be likened to the default. Governments have a technical team that is the National Certification Agency (BSN), which formulates standards of qualification SNI, SNI recognized standards even more stringent than the standard DOT (United States) that still allow the use of half face helmet (cetok), “explained Henry Tedjakusuma, director of PT DMI.
Test Conditions helmets mandatory for the Minister of Industry stated in Regulation No 40/M-IND/Per/6/2008 dated June 25, 2008. Initially, the provision was valid from March 25, 2009, but postponed to March 25, 2010 because there is a demand from a number of helmet manufacturers.
ISO refers to standards of Japan International Standard and European standards Currently, the production of helmets in the country ranges from 90-10 million units per year. Some manufacturers also have been exporting their products to European and American market.
Henry was also explained that the helmet above the April 2009 production should have followed the ISO certification. The existence of this ISO certification in addition to maintaining the quality of products also prevent the possibility of importing supplier of imported helmets expired or production defects to distribute these products fail in the Indonesian market.
Based on data from Department of Industry, so far only seven of the 15 companies that submitted a large scale helmets Certificates User Product alerts (SPPT) Standard. The seven companies, among others, Tara PT Citra Kusuma, PT Dinaheti Motor Industry (DMI), and PT Indah Kusuma Tara (TKI).
RSA assess, SNI qualified enough to protect users of helmets in the country. The concept of protection for motorcyclists, particularly in regards to helmets, have also been prepared by the government. Helmet production process will be overseen by the Ministry of Industry and Trade Ministry controlled circulation, and the Department of Transportation will make the regulation of the use of helmets, while the Indonesian National Police as a law enforcement role.
“Unfortunately, this will only be a figment when not accompanied by good faith and consistency of the various agencies,” said Rio Octaviano.
He added that enforcement activities in the field is still not known. “There are many irregularities and inconsistencies” he said.