22/10/2010 15:37Liputan6.com, New York: American Honda will reveal to draw some kind of homemade sedans and minivans, due to brake fluid leakage that could weaken the braking power. However, Honda has not been able to determine the total number of vehicles that will be withdrawn.
As reported in USA Today, Honda plans to attract at least Acura RL sedan in 2005 until 2007 and Odyssey minivans from 2005 to 2007.
The damage is basically the same as brake fluid leaks on some Toyota products which resulted in the withdrawal of 1.53 million units of Toyota and Lexus, Thursday (21/10).
Just like at Toyota, the problems in production cars Honda is located in the master cylinder brake cover damage that occurs because of the car using brake fluid is not recommended.
The damage it can cause the indicator light continues to turn, and could ultimately weak stopping power.
According to Honda there are no injuries or accidents were reported due to that problem, and Honda plans to formally notify the withdrawal plan to the U.S. traffic safety authority. (ANT / MLA)
Rabu, 27 Oktober 2010
ndonesia Ready So Base Automotive
24/10/2010 10:12Liputan6.com, Jakarta: Indonesia ready to compete with Thailand as production base of automotive. Readiness was presented the President Director of PT Astra International Prijono Sugiarto, recently, in Cileungsi, Bogor, West Java.
According Prijono, compared to Thailand, Indonesia is actually much better in the social, political, and economic. Bank Indonesia's benchmark rate is also quite conducive to the automotive sector, namely at 6.5 basis points. "Basically each overseas automotive companies already have a blueprint and a plan about which countries will be used as a production base," said Prijono.
Prijono add, Indonesia actually has the same supporting industries with Thailand. However, before many automotive companies to build production bases in Thailand. This happens because they see the situation of social and political conditions there that are considered relatively stable compared to Indonesia. "Now the conditions are just the opposite. Indonesia is much more stable than Thailand," said Prijono.
In addition, Indonesia has become one of the lowest cost producer in the world. "We believe we are certainly capable, and now is the best time to prove the Indonesian market was good, especially for the automotive sector," said Prijono. (Ulf / Ant)
According Prijono, compared to Thailand, Indonesia is actually much better in the social, political, and economic. Bank Indonesia's benchmark rate is also quite conducive to the automotive sector, namely at 6.5 basis points. "Basically each overseas automotive companies already have a blueprint and a plan about which countries will be used as a production base," said Prijono.
Prijono add, Indonesia actually has the same supporting industries with Thailand. However, before many automotive companies to build production bases in Thailand. This happens because they see the situation of social and political conditions there that are considered relatively stable compared to Indonesia. "Now the conditions are just the opposite. Indonesia is much more stable than Thailand," said Prijono.
In addition, Indonesia has become one of the lowest cost producer in the world. "We believe we are certainly capable, and now is the best time to prove the Indonesian market was good, especially for the automotive sector," said Prijono. (Ulf / Ant)
Mercedes Benz Sales Up 13 Percent
13/10/2010 15:33Liputan6.com, Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz managed to record a new history of the world record for highest monthly sales during September 2010. Sales of premium cars of Mercedes-Benz during the ninth month ago is once again being the best throughout 2010. In other words, in 11 consecutive month, Mercedes-Benz has managed to achieve an average monthly sale of two digits.
During the month of Sept. 2010 Mercedes-Benz achieve improvements in virtually all markets with total global sales of 118,600 units. This number increased 13 percent from the same period in previous year which only 104,900 units.
Additional sales were made the total global sales of Mercedes-Benz from January to September 2010 has reached 854,000 units, up 16 percent from the same period the previous year which reached 737,600 units.
"We have achieved good sales growth, even exceeding the initial estimate which is expected in September 2010," said Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Dr. Joachim Schmidt. "The number of delivery vehicles has exceeded the record highs of September 2007, or higher than the beginning of the economic crisis," he continued.
Joachim Mercedes-Benz adds a very optimistic welcome keemat quarter sales of 2010. "The positive developments in recent months made us very confident to increase sales in the fourth quarter. In this context, we want to grow the two largest markets, namely in Germany and the United States. We expect a very rapid sales growth in Asia particularly in China," Joachim said.
Optimism Mercedes-Benz to increase sales in the last quarter of 2010 along with the launch of new products such as CL-Class and R-Class, last September. In addition, Mercedes-Benz will gradually introduce new machines variant six-cylinder and eight cylinder BlueDIRECT tech, as well as the latest generation of hi-tech six-cylinder diesel engine ECO start / stop a fuel efficient, in susceptible models.
"Step forward the Mercedes-Benz is currently in an excellent position and are on track to reach its sales target increase of over 10 percent during the year 2010," ugkap Joachim.
Mercedes-Benz alone has increased sales in all market regions throughout the month of September 2010. Tremendous sales growth has been achieved in the Asia / Pacific and the BRIC countries, with delivery vehicles Mercedes-Benz in China (including Hong Kong) rocketed more than double last year (13,500 units, up 98 percent), representing a new record .
Growth in sales that reached two digits are also recorded in all other BRIC countries, like Brazil (up 23 percent), Russia (up 47 percent) and India (up 92 percent).
Sales of Mercedes-Benz also continues to grow in the United States. In September, delivery of cars to customers increased by 17 percent to 19,900 units (September 2009: 17,000). That way, the Mercedes-Benz has the highest sales of all premium vehicle brand players in the United States. For the first nine months of this year, sales reached 159,700 units (January-September 2009: 135,400) or increased by 18 percent.
In Western Europe (including Germany), Mercedes-Benz sales increased by 7 percent in September to 33,500 units (September 2009: 31,400). This result is the achievement of sales in high-volume markets, such as the UK (up 12 percent) and France (nail 5 percent).
Mercedes-Benz even has sent 27,300 vehicles to customers in Germany during the last month (September 2009: 28,700, down 5 percent). Despite slump, but the decrease in the Mercedes-Benz is far better than that experienced by other brands. Because, during the September 2010 demand for premium vehicles in Germany fell 18 percent.
As a result, Mercedes-Benz remains the number one premium brand in Germany with 10.8 percent market share overall. At least, data German Motor Vehicle Transport Authority (KBA) also showed that five Mercedes-Benz models, namely the E-Class, E-Class coupe, the C-Class, B-Class, and Smart ForTwo, took the lead in their respective segments.
The increase in sales during September 2010 also provided three model Mercedes-Benz's flagship sedan, the E-Class and S-Class, and SUVs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class sold 23,900 units, up 23 percent from the same month last year. This amount as well as increase sales during the first nine months of 2010 to 57 percent. This achievement has made the E-Class leader in its class.
While the S-Class sales growth during September 2010 by 14 percent to 6600 units compared to the same month in 2009. This figure is to fulfill the growth reached 29 percent during the first nine months of 2010 compared to the previous period. S-Class is also a leader in its class.
C-class, model Mercedes-Benz's smallest sedan, also recorded a good performance. During September 2010 this model was increased by 9 percent. While the GLK SUVs rose 32 percent, followed by M-Class which rose 27 percent. R-Class also boasts to grow 9 percent, accompanied by increased B-Class to reach 23 600 units or an increase of 4 percent (September 2009: 22,600), (ARI)
During the month of Sept. 2010 Mercedes-Benz achieve improvements in virtually all markets with total global sales of 118,600 units. This number increased 13 percent from the same period in previous year which only 104,900 units.
Additional sales were made the total global sales of Mercedes-Benz from January to September 2010 has reached 854,000 units, up 16 percent from the same period the previous year which reached 737,600 units.
"We have achieved good sales growth, even exceeding the initial estimate which is expected in September 2010," said Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Dr. Joachim Schmidt. "The number of delivery vehicles has exceeded the record highs of September 2007, or higher than the beginning of the economic crisis," he continued.
Joachim Mercedes-Benz adds a very optimistic welcome keemat quarter sales of 2010. "The positive developments in recent months made us very confident to increase sales in the fourth quarter. In this context, we want to grow the two largest markets, namely in Germany and the United States. We expect a very rapid sales growth in Asia particularly in China," Joachim said.
Optimism Mercedes-Benz to increase sales in the last quarter of 2010 along with the launch of new products such as CL-Class and R-Class, last September. In addition, Mercedes-Benz will gradually introduce new machines variant six-cylinder and eight cylinder BlueDIRECT tech, as well as the latest generation of hi-tech six-cylinder diesel engine ECO start / stop a fuel efficient, in susceptible models.
"Step forward the Mercedes-Benz is currently in an excellent position and are on track to reach its sales target increase of over 10 percent during the year 2010," ugkap Joachim.
Mercedes-Benz alone has increased sales in all market regions throughout the month of September 2010. Tremendous sales growth has been achieved in the Asia / Pacific and the BRIC countries, with delivery vehicles Mercedes-Benz in China (including Hong Kong) rocketed more than double last year (13,500 units, up 98 percent), representing a new record .
Growth in sales that reached two digits are also recorded in all other BRIC countries, like Brazil (up 23 percent), Russia (up 47 percent) and India (up 92 percent).
Sales of Mercedes-Benz also continues to grow in the United States. In September, delivery of cars to customers increased by 17 percent to 19,900 units (September 2009: 17,000). That way, the Mercedes-Benz has the highest sales of all premium vehicle brand players in the United States. For the first nine months of this year, sales reached 159,700 units (January-September 2009: 135,400) or increased by 18 percent.
In Western Europe (including Germany), Mercedes-Benz sales increased by 7 percent in September to 33,500 units (September 2009: 31,400). This result is the achievement of sales in high-volume markets, such as the UK (up 12 percent) and France (nail 5 percent).
Mercedes-Benz even has sent 27,300 vehicles to customers in Germany during the last month (September 2009: 28,700, down 5 percent). Despite slump, but the decrease in the Mercedes-Benz is far better than that experienced by other brands. Because, during the September 2010 demand for premium vehicles in Germany fell 18 percent.
As a result, Mercedes-Benz remains the number one premium brand in Germany with 10.8 percent market share overall. At least, data German Motor Vehicle Transport Authority (KBA) also showed that five Mercedes-Benz models, namely the E-Class, E-Class coupe, the C-Class, B-Class, and Smart ForTwo, took the lead in their respective segments.
The increase in sales during September 2010 also provided three model Mercedes-Benz's flagship sedan, the E-Class and S-Class, and SUVs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class sold 23,900 units, up 23 percent from the same month last year. This amount as well as increase sales during the first nine months of 2010 to 57 percent. This achievement has made the E-Class leader in its class.
While the S-Class sales growth during September 2010 by 14 percent to 6600 units compared to the same month in 2009. This figure is to fulfill the growth reached 29 percent during the first nine months of 2010 compared to the previous period. S-Class is also a leader in its class.
C-class, model Mercedes-Benz's smallest sedan, also recorded a good performance. During September 2010 this model was increased by 9 percent. While the GLK SUVs rose 32 percent, followed by M-Class which rose 27 percent. R-Class also boasts to grow 9 percent, accompanied by increased B-Class to reach 23 600 units or an increase of 4 percent (September 2009: 22,600), (ARI)
Mercedes-Benz Pull 85 thousand E-Class and C-Class
13/10/2010 16:30Liputan6.com, Washington: Mercedes-Benz will pull back (recall) as many as 85,078 units of model 2010 E-Class and C-Class, as well as the latest model of coupe / Cabriolet 2010-2011 E-Class in the United States. The recall is due to a problem with a failed power steering system, according to U.S. Car Safety Security Agency (NHTSA), Monday (11/10).
According to NHTSA, the problem that there is the possibility of oil leaking power steering which will make it difficult to drive especially when the car will be parked and can increase the risk of accidents.
In other documentation submitted to the federal government, Daimler AG, said it has identified cases of the field that contains complaints from customers who expressed a leak in power steering fluid. Dealers Mercedes-Benz will check back torque installation in the connection. And it will begin withdrawal
According to NHTSA, the problem that there is the possibility of oil leaking power steering which will make it difficult to drive especially when the car will be parked and can increase the risk of accidents.
In other documentation submitted to the federal government, Daimler AG, said it has identified cases of the field that contains complaints from customers who expressed a leak in power steering fluid. Dealers Mercedes-Benz will check back torque installation in the connection. And it will begin withdrawal
Mercedes-Benz Releases Two New Models in Australia
20/10/2010 19:56Liputan6.com, Sydney: Mercedes-Benz worked with AMG subsidiary announced it would create two new unique model at the Sydney Auto Show 2010, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG AMG Concept SLS 358 and Night Black. For Concept model 358 will be painted Pearl Orange with AMG and its plan of this model will be sold to the Australian market.
Meanwhile, this model C63 AMG sedan and there will be a wagon version, also equipped with the Performance Plus Package. Options package also includes a black 19-inch alloy wheels alloy multispoke, Keyless Go and trim are designed specifically with the skin. This model has increased output to 480-hp engine from the 451-hp.
Like the 358 Concept, the concept of SLS AMG Black Night will be designed with the Mercedes-Benz Australia. Gullwing door sports car will be ready to complete the body paint for models Night Black with red outside and inside. (Insideline / Job)
Meanwhile, this model C63 AMG sedan and there will be a wagon version, also equipped with the Performance Plus Package. Options package also includes a black 19-inch alloy wheels alloy multispoke, Keyless Go and trim are designed specifically with the skin. This model has increased output to 480-hp engine from the 451-hp.
Like the 358 Concept, the concept of SLS AMG Black Night will be designed with the Mercedes-Benz Australia. Gullwing door sports car will be ready to complete the body paint for models Night Black with red outside and inside. (Insideline / Job)
SLR McLaren 722 Michael Jordan Property Auctioned on eBay
24/10/2010 13:02
Liputan6.com, Chicago: The car model Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 in 2007 owned by Michael Jordan is rumored to be auctioned on eBay, and the odometer only as far as 962 miles still in clean condition with only one owner. This car is auctioned off starting at U.S. $ 429,998 (or equivalent to RP. 3.8 billion) and plans the auction was held to 30 October.
Mercedes SLR 722 has been signed by legendary U.S. basketball player with the manufacturer's warranty is still active until next August to 50,000 miles or more.
Mercedes is already equipped with a supercharged V8 engine powered 640-hp and 600 pound-feet of torque, the seller notes, with a top speed of 209 mph emncapai of-time 00-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. 722 SLR is a limited edition model, which is produced to honor the Mille Miglia victory in 1955 with Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson using 722 model Mercedes-Benz 300
Liputan6.com, Chicago: The car model Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 in 2007 owned by Michael Jordan is rumored to be auctioned on eBay, and the odometer only as far as 962 miles still in clean condition with only one owner. This car is auctioned off starting at U.S. $ 429,998 (or equivalent to RP. 3.8 billion) and plans the auction was held to 30 October.
Mercedes SLR 722 has been signed by legendary U.S. basketball player with the manufacturer's warranty is still active until next August to 50,000 miles or more.
Mercedes is already equipped with a supercharged V8 engine powered 640-hp and 600 pound-feet of torque, the seller notes, with a top speed of 209 mph emncapai of-time 00-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. 722 SLR is a limited edition model, which is produced to honor the Mille Miglia victory in 1955 with Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson using 722 model Mercedes-Benz 300
Nissan Leaf Starts Production in Japan
24/10/2010 13:16Liputan6.com, Yokohama: Nissan has started production for the model 2011 in the factory Nissan Leaf Oppama, Japan, which also produces Juke and Cube models. Leaf model export to the United States is scheduled to begin in November and followed by exports to Europe in December.
Leaf is already planned for U.S. dealers should have been before Christmas, with first deliveries to customers in Europe are scheduled in early 2011.
Nissan also plans to open a Leaf production in the second assembly plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, in late 2012, and followed by a third assembly plant in early 2013 in Sunderland, England. Third production plan will provide Nissan with a capacity to build a Leaf in a year reached 250,000.
Job One for the opening this week in Oppama, President and CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn said, "The electric car (Leaf) This is an important milestone, the consumer is clear they want a sustainable and affordable mobility. Leaf this will radically change what the consumer want from the car manufacturers around the world. "(Insideline / Job)
Leaf is already planned for U.S. dealers should have been before Christmas, with first deliveries to customers in Europe are scheduled in early 2011.
Nissan also plans to open a Leaf production in the second assembly plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, in late 2012, and followed by a third assembly plant in early 2013 in Sunderland, England. Third production plan will provide Nissan with a capacity to build a Leaf in a year reached 250,000.
Job One for the opening this week in Oppama, President and CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn said, "The electric car (Leaf) This is an important milestone, the consumer is clear they want a sustainable and affordable mobility. Leaf this will radically change what the consumer want from the car manufacturers around the world. "(Insideline / Job)
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