Brabus Viano, Alphard Europe
European Cars February 4th, 2010
London – When Toyota pride with the Alphard, a Mercedes Benz Brabus Viano Lounge Concept has designed a sophisticated and luxurious offices walking.
Design of passenger seats is made as comfortable as possible and made almost the same as the existing business-class seat on an airplane.
In addition the seat is also equipped with a control system that allows us to control all the multimedia system with a single tool.
Aka entertainment features entertainment in the car is very complete. Inside the cabin had been available 32-inch LCD screen size that can be used as a computer and added a Sony Vaio notebook.
To support the performance of the car owner, this van is equipped with Wi-Fi, LAN network, Sony PS3 (if more all-work), Blu-Ray player and TV tuner for watching TV is the way the system uses Dolby Surround audinya.
If thirsty, also have provided a coffee machine plus a small refrigerator to keep drinks cold.
This car also has provided an emergency in the front seat passenger position that can be used if the passenger brought a bodyguard or when I’m wearing a jockey three in one.
For those of you who are interested with this car, have to be patient since Brabus Viano Lounges still merely a concept and not be mass produced.
Diesel cars Advanced Infrastructure hampered
Auto Tech February 4th, 2010
Jakarta – A number of strategic opportunities in the fields of national economy can not be optimized is often hindered due to infrastructure. It also happens on one sole agent (ATPM) Isuzu in Indonesia.
Isuzu dominance as a global producer of diesel, in fact no doubt. However, because the infrastructure is constrained, a desire to enter a diesel car with modern technology, was forced diurungkan.
Yet this time, Isuzu diesel engine supply for the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, such as Peugeot-Citroen, Renault, and General Motors.
“So, let’s just sell commercial vehicles Common rail diesel technology, hybrid trucks, Isuzu could even bring it to Indonesia,” said Yohannes Nangoi, President Director of PT Pantja Motor sole agent (ATPM) Isuzu in Indonesia when Media Gathering at the headquarters Isuzu Sunter, North Jakarta, on Tuesday (1 / 4 /).
The statement was thrown Nangoi Isuzu readiness to respond to competition with other brands in Indonesia, which is currently aggressively entering the diesel cars with advanced technology.
According Nangoi, currently the latest diesel technology is now widely used competitors to strengthen the impression of efficiency in its products. But he insists that diesel fuel sold in Indonesia until now, have not meet the specifications common rail diesel engine let alone a hybrid.
“When forced to use diesel fuel on the market, the diesel engine that uses advanced technology will be broken, even to meet the Euro 2 standard diesel fuel characteristics which actually exist in the market are also inadequate. This is not a technology problem but the readiness of the infrastructure,” he asserted.
Diesel fuel that meets Euro 2 specifications, ie, solar DEX for Rp 7,000 per liter. This price is overvalued compared to regular diesel fuel price is only Rp 4300 per liter. “With that much prices would have hit the industry in which most users of diesel cars is the commercial vehicle sector. Therefore, currently we only sell cars in accordance with the commercial character of the Indonesian market,” he added.
According to Gaikindo, Isuzu sales during 2007 reached 18 270 units. This amount has increased by 10% in sales compared to the previous year. Sales last year were dominated by minibuses were 6919 units, followed by pick-up unit 5303, and 5319 units of Isuzu Elf.
“In 2008, Isuzu sales target of 23 thousand units. Of that amount, targeted light trucks sold 10 thousand units,” said Nangoi
Previously, Nangoi revealed that PT Pantja motor starts this year, Isuzu is more work on the commercial auto market, the main truck.
“In Indonesia, we did not become a market leader of the truck, but we are optimistic with the structuring of the market scheme that we do, in the next few years we will be able to become the market leader in its main truck, light truck,” he concluded.
Peed in the Car? Could be a nice way
Auto Tech February 4th, 2010
, Beijing – Holding pee in the car experienced by many people. But in China there are taxis which modifies the car is equipped with a toilet seat. Wow! nice dong.
Because many taxi drivers in his company who complained how difficult it is to urinate on the line of duty, finally emerged the idea of an entrepreneur taxi driver in China, Chang Lianying, making urination place that integrates with the driver’s seat.
With the ‘embed’ tool for babies urinate he found in the shop, he managed to conceal the toilet seat and cover it with a regular cover. And as the disposal of water, ‘toilet’ is connected to two tubes through a small pipe.
Maybe it’s a little disgusting, but innovation is very meaningful to taxi drivers. Chang Lianying innovation is even been exhibited in exhibitions Auto Show, held in Beijing, China in May. You want to try?
Cars Nearly Silent
Auto Parts February 4th, 2010
Jakarta – Car sedan identical to the extravagant premium fuel. However, this does not apply to premium sedan in Indonesia’s first hybrid, the Lexus LS 600h L, which only consume one liter of gasoline for 12.5 km.
Lexus LS 600h L claims to be in the ultra premium segment, namely the upper-profile individuals who appreciate the value of a masterpiece and high technology, and insist on quality personal service.
In line with the principles of The Pursuit of Perfection, Lexus LS 600 h L using Advanced craftmanship production concept that combines the most advanced manufacturing processes combined with accuracy and precision of a work of art. Through the touch of the hands of the experts named Takumi, every unit of The All New Lexus LS600h L is out of the factory Tahara, Japan, is a new masterpiece in the ultra-premium sedan segment.
Carrying the LS 600h L V8 engine that produces 5.000cc 394 dk maximum power and electric motor that uses 650-volt current supplied from the Power Control Unit (PCU), which produce power 221 dk.
The presence of an electric motor makes this car able to accelerate quickly and almost noiselessly. 5.000cc V8 engine is equipped with the technology of D-4S (direct injection four-stroke Superior version), dual VVT-IE (Variable Valve Timing on Intake Electric-Intelligence), and ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction System).
On the road, the Lexus Hybrid Drive berkeja simultaneously in several modes of vehicle. At low speeds, the battery will supply current to the electric motor that serves as the prime mover. In normal driving conditions, V8 engine turns on and distribute most of its power to propulsion systems, with a small portion allocated to the generator.
The most advanced features in this car is the Intelligent Parking Assist that can help drivers to park their own car in a computer through the sensor. The All New Lexus LS 600h L is part of the fourth generation Lexus LS Series, which was launched for the first time in 1989 in the United States (U.S.).
LS 600h L comes in 11 exterior colors and four interior color variations. This luxury sedan dibandrol USD 2.7 billion on the road of Jakarta.
Fiat Car and Engine Production in Russia
European Cars February 2nd, 2010
(, Saint Petersburg – Italian car manufacturer Fiat signed a deal worth U.S. $ 305 million (194 million euros) with Russia car manufacturer Severstal-Auto.
Under the deal, Fiat will manufacture cars and engines in Russia, according to the Italian manufacturer’s official statement at the weekend.
A joint venture is in its early stages will produce 50,000 Fiat Linea models per year.
The deal, which was signed in conjunction with economic forum in Saint Petersburg, is the latest example of a flood of foreign car manufacturers entering the Russian market, which is predicted to become Europe’s biggest car market in the coming months.
The first Fiat Linea will be produced later this year using existing plant now. New plant will be built starting in 2009 with a production capacity of about 150,000 per year.
Severstal-Auto has been producing trucks UAZ brand and also a few other Fiat models