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Toyota Produces Li-Ion Battery, Six Times More

2013-05-21T13:24:00.000+07:00

Batteries Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) can be made smaller and more lighter compared Nickel Metal hydride who now worn Prius Hybrid. Because of these advantages, Toyota plans to use Li-Ion batteries in the Prius. Once again Toyota shows never stop innovating for the benefit of consumers.

Therefore, Toyota with its partners - Panasonic, will build a new production line with an investment of 20 billion yen ($ 194 million) which will produce Li-Ion batteries up to 200,000 units per year, or six times more than now, as the Nikkei reported.

"Demand for Li-ion batteries under consideration, the joint venture company will produce it in Omori factory," said Toyota spokesman in Japan's main business newspaper, as reported by Reuters.

Toyota has sent more than 5 million cars since the hybrid was first marketed in 1997. Of that amount, the Prius accounted for 70% and became the most popular hybrid car in the world. Last year, Toyota sold 1.2 million hybrid cars a year and the first hybrid sales passing the 1 million unit/year.

Toyota Classic Most Expensive

2013-05-17T09:29:00.000+07:00

Classic supercar 1967 - Toyota 2000GT being the most expensive Asian-made cars in history. Through RM Auctions, beautiful car that does not fade with time it sold $ 1.16 million (IDR 11,294,920,000).

The amount is very small, only 351 units were ever produced, of which only 62 units were using the left wheel was sold as a collection. This incredible price, because before this car changed hands from the previous collector, at a price of $ 650,000 in March 2011.

When created, this car is prepared for delivery to the U.S. market, but returned to the hands of the Japanese collector for a long time. Some time ago, this classic Toyota back to Texas.

Toyota 2000GT arguably Japan's most famous classic cars of all time. This car through the eyes of the world recognize the benefits of the Japanese people, especially the automotive industry. At that time, the second half of 60s-era, Europe dominated the world auto industry and the United States. No one looked at the Japanese auto industry is only producing small cars. But the world's eyes glance, when Toyota 2000GT present.

Regarded as Japan's first supercar, the 2000GT uses a two-liter engine with dual overhead cam technology that generates maximum power of 150hp with a 5 MT transmission. Speed could peak 217 km / hour. If viewed from the current size, performance is not special, but for that era, this car won widespread praise from the media. The price is also not cheap for the size of the time. Even more expensive than the Jaguar E-Type and a Porsche 911.

Toyota Etios Valco Has The Best Safety

2013-05-16T11:19:00.000+07:00

Toyota Etios is designed as a young family vehicle, the first vehicle to them. Therefore, Toyota in Indonesia are working hard to finalize the car in order to give the best benefit.

Akio Nishimura, chief engineer of Toyota Etios Valco, when presenting this little car in Jakarta, explained, Etios body structure is strong enough to provide maximum security for the whole family. Also equipped with a safe-deformable body structure to absorb the impact energy that is not flowing into the passenger compartment.

And every Etios - even the most affordable - is equipped with dual SRS airbags for driver and front passenger. The air bags to complement the existing seat belts in every seat. Fairly advanced seat belt because it is equipped pretensioner - which will automatically tighten to hold the collision when the body does not slam into the front passenger - and load limiter. The latter was automatically loosen the seat belt to prevent the collision shortly after a rib injury. Even the rear seats are equipped with three safety belts.

Not just a passive safety feature - protection during conflict - but also active safety - features to prevent collisions - are embedded in the Etios Valco. Drag chute sector entrusted to disc brakes in front and drums in the rear. Front wheel ventilated discs effectively dissipates heat so that the brake hold function grip. In type G, coupled with technology Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which prevents wheel lock function when braking hard and sudden. If the wheels locked, the car will skid out of control again. If the wheels are not locked, the tires still have traction so that the car can be maneuvered away. Moreover, Electronic Brake force Distribution which divides optimal braking force to all wheels so that maximum stopping power and the car remains stable.

"This product is carefully prepared by Toyota Indonesia with memperhitungankan all aspects of comfort, safety, functionality and economy. Toyota is always trying to respond to market demand, including the following needs and tastes of a higher market by continuing to develop the technology. Not only in the markets of the capital Jakarta, but also a national market that are in the area. With its best value product, as well as sales and aftersales support the widest network across Indonesia, customers get the best product in its class, "said Johnny Darmawan, president director of Toyota Astra Motor Indonesia.

Toyota Etios Valco powered 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces maximum power and a peak torque of 10.6 80hp/5600rpm kg.m/3100rpm. There are three variants based on the completeness of which are using the 5-speed manual transmission. There is a choice of six colors: black, white, blue, silver, gray and beige.

Toyota Kijang Innova Mastering 83.6% Medium MPV

2013-02-28T14:38:00.000+07:00

Toyota Kijang Innova still has not deterred the authorities Medium MPV segment. Although competition in the MPV segment tighter, Kijang Innova able to record sales of 7383 units or 83.6% market shares in January 2013 ago.

Toyota Innova sales growth is much higher than the market in the medium MPV segment which grew 26.9% from December 2012. Special Kijang Innova, sales last month, up about 57.9% compared to December 2012 recorded 4676 units.

"We are grateful Kijang Innova continues to get positive response from consumers. From the beginning, Toyota Kijang was created according to the characteristics of the people of Indonesia, so it is not surprising that this car into one of the choices of consumers, especially families in Indonesia, "said Marketing Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor, Joko Trisanyoto, in his statement on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

Since its introduction in 2004, the Kijang Innova became an icon of Toyota's most successful products. Sales of Kijang Innova from birth until January 2013, there were 459 240 units. The fifth generation of the Kijang, following a successful predecessor Kijang Buaya (1977-1980), Kijang Doyok (1981-1985), Kijang Super (1986-1996), and the Kijang Kapsul (1996-2004). If the total, since the deer family appeared on June 9, 1977 premiere until January 2013, has reached 1,525,127 units.

President Director of TAM, Johnny Darmawan, adding successful Toyota Kijang Innova made through the first month of 2013 and maintain its position as market leader with record sales of 35,923 units or 37.1% market share. Achievement, said Johnny, exceeding the target of 36% of TAM.

First Month, Toyota Etios Sold 1,289 Units

2013-04-07T15:21:00.000+07:00

Toyota Etios Valco introduced on March 11, 2013 ago, immediately made a significant contribution to the sales of Toyota. In just one month, Etios Valco able to sell as many as 1,289 units. Toyota Yaris, which has been the main adalan Toyota's compact car segment, sold 2,258 units last month.

Marketing Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor, Trisanyoto Joko said, Etios Valco introduced to provide a more complete choice for consumers in this segment. Moreover, the growth in this segment is quite significant. If in 2009, the total market in this segment of 42 866 units, then in 2012, the total market in this segment reached 118 244 units. "That is up 175.84% in just over 3 years," said Joko.

Throughout March, Toyota posted total sales of 32,726 units.

In the sedan segment, the Toyota Vios recorded sales of 717 units, 171 units of the Toyota Corolla Altis, and Toyota Camry - which earned a Best Full Sedan and Best Green Car to Automotive Award 2013 - sold 296 units.

Toyota Rush became a mainstay in the medium SUV segment with sales of 2,577 units, Hilux D-cab pickup in segment 4 × 2 sold 1,028 units. Meanwhile, in the commercial vehicle segment, Toyota Dyna recorded sales of 2,048 units, as well as commercial van Toyota Hi Ace as many as 131 units.

Toyota's sales contribution remains in the MPV segment. Toyota Avanza recorded sales of 14,333 units. As for the other products in this segment, the Toyota Kijang Innova sales posted 5,093 units, Toyota NAV1 402 units, as well as Toyota Fortuner (4 × 2) 1,580 units.

TRD Attracts Windows 8 to Circuit

2013-02-27T13:10:00.000+07:00

Toyota Racing Development USA using Trackside application-based Windows 8 to improve the performance of the team at Daytona International Speedway and other NASCAR race.

TRD and Microsoft work designing touch applications using Windows 8. This application will be used first in the circuit Daytona Florida this weekend, as revealed Erwin Visser, general manager of Windows commercial marketing at Microsoft. Microsoft and TRD team will look at how the Trackside application, can improve the performance of the drivers and team Toyota at NASCAR races.

If before, the driver, crew chief and team engineer must record the racing performance data with the software on the laptop. Therefore drivers must stop and got out of the car racing to analyze the results and explain what is happening in the circuit.

With Trackside application, data can be obtained easily and then distributed to the entire team in real time. Thus, mechanics can more quickly make adjustments / fine-tuning the race car to improve performance. Data was also crew chief and driver used to analyze and explore data so that appropriate strategies can be taken while on the track.

"Trackside operates in SurfacePro, means more time spent on the circuit and less time spent talking," said Steve Wickham, vice president of operations TRD chassis. "The team can more quickly return to the circuit, thus giving more time to determine the most optimal racing car setup. By utilizing the advancement in technology, we can collect data more quickly, which translates into faster cars on the circuit, "he said.

Toyota Avalon Hybrid in Oscar Event

2013-02-26T09:51:00.000+07:00

2013 Academy Awards become an annual event of the world's largest film industry. This is where their creative work, received the highest award. Therefore arts workers who attended the awarding night it would appear as perfect as possible. Not just clothing and accessories, as well as the vehicles they use.

Toyota Avalon Hybrid Livery Edition into one of the cars that will be in the spotlight camera at 2013 Academy Awards ceremony. Sedan used one of his artists to attend the Oscar submission.

"We thought, a fancy car like New Avalon, plus a highly efficient hybrid technology, will attract people to see it," said Greg Thome, a spokesman for Toyota.

Toyota Avalon is larger and longer than the Toyota Camry even if built with the same platform. Avalon Hybrid uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 154hp with an electric motor. The combination of the two motion system that produces a maximum power of 200hp. While fuel consumption is 40mpg or 17km/liter.

The 85th annual Academy Awards will take place at 8 pm local time (24/3) in Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif. Best film nominees are "Amour", "Argo", "Beasts of the Southern Wild", "Django Unchained," "Les Miserables", "Life of Pi", "Lincoln", "Silver Linings Playbook" and "Zero Dark Thirty ". Film directed by Ben Affleck's "Argo" to be the main favorite to snatch the top honors. But the film was made by Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" also has a great chance.

Toyota Pickup Achieved "Best Truck for the Money"

2013-02-24T22:52:00.000+07:00

Two Toyota pickup, Tacoma and Tundra managed to wipe out an annual award in the event the US News & World Report "2013 Best Cars for the Money" for the truck category.

Compact pickup truck, the Toyota Tacoma won the "Best Compact Truck for the Money" for the second time in two consecutive years. While Toyota Tundra won "Best Full Size Truck for the Money" for this year.

U.S. News says, the Best Cars for the Money Awards emphasis on cars that have the greatest value for consumers members. There are 21 categories were selected by a jury from various backgrounds.

Factors to consider are performance, features and interior comfort, durability based on data from JD Power and Associates and the performance of safety features based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Successfully won all the awards in the pickup truck segment "Best Cars for the Money" from U.S. News & World Report is an honor and reflects Toyota's commitment to quality, durability, reliability becomes the main factor value for the consumer, "said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division.

Hybrid Racing Car towards Le Mans

2013-02-22T14:55:00.000+07:00

The most prestigious endurance race in the world, 24 Hours of Le Mans, last year recorded an interesting story. Toyota suddenly comes with a very fast car, and could make the TS030 Hybrid Audi - the winner - very worried and depressed. Unfortunately, Toyota has not been lucky. Both the car back before the finish. One unit collision and the other due to engine problems.

This year Toyota will again compete at Le Mans with a car that has been perfected. A celebration held at the Paul Richard circuit, France to welcome the birth of the 2013 Toyota TS030 Hybrid Prototype. This car will compete again with defending champion Audi R-18 e-tron Quattro and other competitors in the LMP1 class. In addition to prepared for Le Mans, as well as World Endurance Championship.

2013 World Endurance Championship lasted for 6 hours at Silverstone, England in mid-April, while the Le Mans race scheduled for June.

After promising results last year, the TS030 Hybrid experience improvements in many sectors. Toyota Engineers prepared race car to fulfill the regulations that will be implemented by 2014. They fine-tuned in the sector the engine and transmission, chassis and aerodynamics to improve power, efficiency, management and use of component durability.

Is a mainstay, Toyota Racing Hybrid, now equipped with super capacitors that can provide up to an additional 300hp to 530hp 3.4-liter V8 engine. The addition of power was accompanied by improvement of the aerodynamics to improve performance.

There are two units TS030 Hybrid prepared TMG (Toyota Motorsports GmbH) Germany's. The first car # 7, crew Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima. The second car hull number 8 with driver Anthony Davidson, Stéphane Sarrazin and Sébastien Buemi.

"The most obvious target is to fix small problems we encountered last season," said Toyota Racing technical director, Pascal Vasselon. "Last year the car's performance is satisfactory and we think there should be no change in the concept, simply perform the optimization only," he said.

Last year, six times the start, TS030 won three times.

Toyota i-Road to Geneva

2013-02-20T11:08:00.000+07:00

Geneva Motor Show 83 which will take place next March in sight. Toyota has prepared several models that will appear in its booth. Through the issuance of a press release, Toyota Motor Corp. showed a concept car photo to be displayed.

Toyota i-Road, so called will be one of the star exhibits. It is a compact personal vehicle concept, fun and designed for emission-free urban transport needs quickly and efficiently. Toyota i-Road with a capacity of two people. This is what distinguishes the concept of personal transport from Toyota before.

From the photo was published, apparently the second person behind the driver. And it looks more like the classic hot-rod that accentuates the impression of sporty and classy.

Toyota will also tempt the world with alias cabriolet concept car open roof of the FT-86 sports car. Toyota FT-86 called Open and an attempt to see the consumer response because supposedly prototype car has been in the process of development.

Two other models will be launched is the Toyota Auris Sport Touring estate and the fourth generation Toyota RAV4.

Toyota Avanza, Innova, and Yaris Earn Top Brand 2013

2013-02-18T12:21:00.001+07:00

Three products from Toyota is Toyota Avanza, Kijang Innova, and Yaris, was awarded Top Brand Award 2013. Toyota Avanza and Kijang Innova dominated the category Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), while the Toyota Yaris successfully led the City Car category.

The results achieved by the Avanza and Kijang Innova, complement their achievements throughout 2012 with the lead their respective markets. Toyota Avanza leads with holding a 49.4% market share, while the Toyota Kijang Innova holds a 72.2% market share.

The success of the Toyota Yaris, last year, for the first time been able to achieve the highest sales in the category 4 × 2 Compact Car and leading market share by achieving 37.2%.

"Toyota is grateful that the achievement of Toyota gained recognition from various parties, especially Top Brand Index and loyal Toyota customers. Hopefully this is a foothold to achieve better results, especially in 2013, "said President Director of PT. Toyota Astra Motor, Johnny Darmawan.

Top Brand Award 2013 is the first award received by Toyota in 2013. The success of Toyota Avanza, Kijang Innova, and Yaris, repeating the success the previous year with the same achievements. Top Brand Award 2013, which is an implementation of the the 14th time, a survey of about 4,200 consumers in Indonesia.

US Government Laboratory borrow Highlander Hybrid

2013-02-17T22:18:00.000+07:00

Four units of the Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell borrowed The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the agency under the Department of Energy (DOE) United States over the past two years for research on hydrogen fuel transportation.

NREL requires hydrogen fuel crossover was to enhance the scope of their study of the ins and outs of the hydrogen transport. Expected to gain more information to determine whether or not this technology as a viable alternative to petrol or diesel substitute.

"We do research all over the complete system, from sustainable hydrogen production to fill hydrogen equipment to the car. Also impact on driving patterns and vehicle performance, "said Laboratory Program Manager for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies Keith Wipke. "We will also observe the durability and reliability, which is crucial for commercial success."

Besides using the Toyota Highlander as a laboratory, NREL will also exhibit this car on a variety of activities for the public dissemination of hydrogen cars.

The technology-fueled fuel cell hydrogen is considered as the peak technology to produce environmentally friendly cars. Fuel is reacted with oxygen in the fuel cell stack produces electrical energy and water. Electrical energy is used to drive the car and exit the water in emissions. No harmful gases such as CO2 or NOx emitted as in a conventional car.

With those advantages, Toyota seriously developing this technology. Since the last decade, Toyota tested a fuel cell vehicle. In 2015 Toyota will launch mass production of fuel cell cars.

Recently, Toyota and BMW are also working together to accelerate the development of this technology.

Toyota Prius Has Best Value

2013-01-16T11:49:00.000+07:00

Toyota Prius became the model with the best value for money by Consumer Reports study of more than 200 models. Toyota Prius can beat a hatchback model that has survived four years in that position.

"There are a lot of cars are cheaper, but they all can not match the Prius in terms of comfort steering, handling, roomy interior, durability and of course, the extraordinary efficiency," Consumer Reports statement on its website.

Ranking of Best Value Consumer Reports compiled, based on the price of the car, benefits and risks. The car has the best value means having the best operational cost, reliable and good performance in tests.

Because it's cheap does not mean have a good value. "Prius is certainly not the most exciting car to drive, nor the cheapest, but he is very reliable, roomy, comfortable when driven, and highly efficient gasoline and low operational costs," said Rik Paul, automotive editor at the magazine. Therefore, choosing the Toyota Prius is a smart choice.

Toyota Exhibit Self-Driving Cars

2013-01-15T12:02:00.000+07:00

Toyota will showcase the technology of self-driving cars at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Toyota will use a luxury car Lexus LS 600h is named AASRV (Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle).

This car is equipped with radar swirling on its roof and a camera mounted on the front. The car is also equipped with Intelligent Transport System technology so that cars can communicate with other cars on the road and road signs. Toyota also released a video clip about the trials AASRV on the highway.

According to Toyota, the technology is created so that everything safer for the driver, the car itself and the other cars. Most cars today use a lot of adaptive cruise control (cruise control that can brake itself if the car in front too closely, then go back to the set speed). Modern cars are also equipped with features that can drive the car back to its original path if it strayed accidentally. Technologies that help drivers avoid accidents.

Previously Google has developed cars that can drive themselves. The search engine giant is using the car to build a system of Google Map. They use the Prius as its base. But Toyota developed its own technology separately.

Wireless Charger Toyota Avalon - First in the World

2013-01-12T09:36:00.000+07:00

The latest Toyota Avalon Limited became the first model in the world to be equipped with the ability to recharge the phone battery with a wireless method / wireless. This feature is available in the petrol version and Avalon Hybrid.

Toyota utilizing Qi wireless charging system that is placed in the drawer called Ebin (electronic bin). With this system, mobile phone quite put in place a refill (charging pad) and the battery is fully automated. Qi is now the global standard of wireless charging. So, all devices are already equipped with Qi technology, can refill it at Ebin. Whatever brand and manufacturer. Charging pad can also be in on / off via the button on Ebin.

Toyota Avalon 2013 is marketed in the United States began in December 2012. Rechargeable wireless power is part of the option package that includes a dynamic radar cruise control, automatic high beam and a pre-collision system.

According to records from Toyota, Qi technology has now been adopted by 34 mobile phones including LG Google Nexus 4, Nokia Lumia 920 and 820, HTC Windows Phone 8x. More than 100 technology companies have joined the Wireless Power Consortium and use this technology as a global standard.

Toyota Avalon Limited offered with prices starting at IDR 400 millions. The technology is supplied by Denso with ConvenientPower technology developed by Philips and Lite-on Digital Solutions. Devices that can refill is not limited to smartphones. Starting from the game controller, Blur-Ray disc recorder, smartphone docking speaker, automobile phone chargers, alarm clocks to battery packs.

Toyota Hilux Dakar Ready For Competed

2013-01-10T15:20:00.000+07:00

Toyota was ready to fight back in the 2013 Dakar Rally which this year is the start of Peru, across Argentina, and finish in Santiago, Chile, with a distance of 8.432 km. Including the cross Itacama Desert, where rainfall 0 mm/year. Also across the mountains as high as 4000 m.

Giniel de Villiers and Dirk von Zitzewits that won third place in the 2012 Dakar Rally, will be back in the cockpit Hilux Dakar "Imperial Toyota South Africa Dakar Team". Duncan Vos and Rob Howie - last year's finish in the top 10 - are in the second Dakar Hilux.

Toyota Hilux V8 double cab driven, manufactured in South Africa. They will take the toughest race in the world with the support of Toyota Motor Corp., Imperial Toyota and Toyota Financial Services.

"We prepared three Auris rally car and two Hilux off-road, as well as the design and evolution of the Dakar Hilux version and build it with the car," said team principal Glyn Hall. The initial phase is the construction of a tubular steel space frame chassis from chromoly (chromium and molybdenum alloy) and integrating it with a roll cage. After the process, followed by the assembly process.

Mid-December 2012, two Hilux shipped from South Africa to South America. Previously, the two cars have been doing tests and trials conducted in the Western Cape.

Imperial Toyota South Africa Dakar Team will join Overdrive of Belgium Team, who also used the Hilux V8 with a capacity of 5.0 liter aluminum engine with transmission 6-speed sequential racing. So in total there were six units of Hilux that will go down in this year's Dakar Rally.

Toyota Lead the Global Market

2012-12-18T10:41:00.000+07:00

Toyota seems to be back to lead the global market, having displaced in 2010 by rivals, General Motors and Volkswagen. This indication is derived from sales data through the third quarter (September) 2012, Toyota has picked up a total of 7,4 million units, while GM with 6,95 million units, and VW with 6,9 units.

The number is still going to grow, as Toyota continues to show growth in the United States and Japan until November. In fact, in the same period, the total market in Japan shot 31% for assisted government incentives are disbursed. Madoka Suzuki, Toyota's chief marketing networking in Sendai said, "Today is back to normal market conditions and sales volumes return to pre-disaster levels. Improved market started since October last year."

This year, world car market is predicted to exceed 80 million units in total and will be a new record for the first time. The surge occurred in the U.S. and Japan despite a decline in Europe. According to the analysis of the research institute LMC Automotive, Toyota's sales increased due to the recovery from the tsunami and beat GM.

The recovery in the U.S. auto market after the financial crisis of 2009 continued to occur until later this year. All brands in the U.S. car market is experiencing the benefits. "The U.S. market is very wide, when we had double-digit growth it will also boost global sales," beber Rebecca Lindland, an industry analyst at IHS Automotive.

Toyota NAV1 Sales Target 500 Units Per Month

2012-12-13T14:52:00.000+07:00

PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) completes its minivan lineup with the launch of Toyota NAV1 in Jakarta, Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Thus, Toyota now has four MPV that competes in all grades, the Toyota Avanza (low), Kijang Innova (medium), NAV1 (premium), Alphard (Luxury).

NAV1 or abbreviation of Navigation Number One was launched to meet the growing segment MPV, which became the belle of the automotive market in Indonesia. Johnny Darmawan said in recent years, the MPV segment showed a significant increase in demand.

"The development trends and the increasingly diverse needs of consumers, including those in the MPV segment, prompting Toyota to always deliver the best products and technology," Johnny said at the launch.

"We introduced NAV1 to meet the high demand in the MPV High segment, while providing a more diverse choice to consumers," he added.

From January to November 2012, total recorded MPV market has reached 456.281 units. This figure makes this fat market controls about 44,4% market share.

As for Toyota, in the first 10 months of 2012, mastered the MPV segment by 53,6% with sales of 244.404 units. The main mainstay still low class MPV, the Toyota Avanza. In addition, Toyota also has the Kijang Innova (medium), Alphard (luxury), and now NAV1 (premium).

"In recent years the MPV segment showed a significant increase in demand," said Johnny. "For the first phase we are targeting sales of 500 units, but can be increased according to market demand."

For the Indonesian market, NAV1 the Japanese market is also sold under the name of Noah, offered in two variants. Model G AT priced at IDR 378 million and type V AT sold IDR 398 million.

Both variants of the car with a capacity of seven passengers, using engine 2000 cc 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC with new technology Valvematic. The ability of the machine is equipped with a 7 speed Shiftronic transmission.

Super Sedan TMG Sports 650

2012-12-10T12:36:00.000+07:00

Toyota Motorsport GmbH changed Lexus LS460 sedan saloon into an upscale sport sedan that was given a new name, TMG Sports 650. This supercar, first exhibited at the Essen Motor Show in Germany.

A pair of twin turbochargers now accompany large engine capacity of 5.0 liter V8 from the Lexus LS600. As a result, the production of energy to reach 650ps and 765Nm of torque. For comparison, the Lamborghini Aventador 6.5 liter V12 producing 75Nm less torque though slightly larger energy production.

TMG produces an increase in power was to be able to push the Sports 650 from rest to 100km / h in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 320km / h.

To counterbalance the power of it, and make sure the whole can be sent to the wheels perfectly, TMG made modifications to the suspension system with coil springs and Sachs dampers made. In the area of the rate freeze, the contents of carbon ceramic brakes are lightweight but strong, made Brembo. BBS 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in tires from Michelin High Performance.

Package of aerodynamics built at TMG wind tunnel, which is also used for the development of Formula 1 racing car components. Starting from the grille, and front bumper, air holes, vents on the hood and behind the wheel, also spoiler on the trunk lid. Similarly, the rear bumper is now equipped with a diffuser.

LED daytime running light into its main characteristic, besides TMG logo that replaces the standard Lexus logo on the front and rear. TMG Sports 650 describes as a showcase the capabilities of high-peformance and easy road car was modified to push the limits of performance.

Aston Martin Interested in Toyota Engine

2012-12-07T09:52:00.000+07:00

Aston Martin has issued a suggestion to reduce the capacity of the machine in its product lineup. His vision, to incorporate the diverse needs of the power, efficiency and emissions that are environmentally friendly.

De Telegraaf reported, British companies are interested in the machine manufactured by Toyota, specifically used in the Lexus LFA, the V10 with a capacity of 4.8 liters.

Aston Martin has not publicly expressed his intention to Toyota. In contrast, Toyota has not given any response. Previous two brands have collaborated, bought Aston iQ body changed its name to the Cygnet is marketed in the UK and mainland Europe.

Akio Toyoda (Toyota CEO) and Ulrich Bez (CEO of Aston Martin) had met last year in a relaxed atmosphere, both race cars were tested respectively. At that time they also exchanged mounts, Toyoda driving the Aston Martin and Bez drove Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA.

Reportedly, the racing team had both brands sharing space garage on a 24-hour endurance race at the Nurburgring. "The head of another meeting on the golf course, while we were both racing on the circuit. Due is not surprising if we plan to build a car together," Bez joked at the time.

Toyota Make Sales Record Again

2012-12-06T12:54:00.000+07:00

Toyota is consolidating its position as an automotive authorities in Indonesia. In November 2012, Toyota managed to record sales of 36.996 units. This represents a new sales record in 2012. Thus, throughout the 11 months of this year, Toyota has reported sales of 370,987 units.

The record is mainly supported by the sales of Toyota Avanza. In November, the Avanza also reached a new record after selling 17,860 units. This figure surpassing the previous record, 17,364 units, which was made in March 2012. In addition, the total sales of Avanza during January to November 2012, has recorded sales of 175,049 units.

"Thank you for the trust and loyalty of customers to the Toyota Avanza so that it posted record car sales in November 2012. Toyota will always strive to provide products, technologies, and best service as an appreciation for the trust and loyalty of customers so far, "said Joko Trisanyoto, Marketing Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor. Joko said the positive achievements obtained thanks to Toyota's growth in the compact car segment, MPV, SUV, commercial vans, and vehicles 2 tons.

Mainstay in the compact segment, the Toyota Yaris led to record sales of 2.736 units, growing 24.6% over the previous month. In the MPV segment, Toyota recorded sales growth of 1% with sales of 23,459 units. While in the segment sport utility vehicle (SUV), Toyota recorded a growth of 5.7%, with total sales of 5.010 units.

In total, sales of Toyota in the passenger vehicle segment during November 2012 as many as 32.855 units grew 2.6% compared to the previous month.

In the commercial segment, the Toyota Hiace recorded sales of 199 units or 38,2% compared to grow until October. As in the commercial vehicle segment 2 ton, Toyota Dyna also posted all-time sales record with total sales of 3.053 units. This achievement grew 14.6% compared to the previous month.

Toyota's sales in November 2012:

- Toyota Vios: 1.151 units
- Toyota Corolla: 94
- Toyota Camry: 169
- Toyota 86: 7
- Toyota Yaris: 2.736
- Toyota Avanza: 17.860
- Toyota Kijang Innova: 5.278
- Toyota Alphard: 321
- Toyota Rush: 3.069
- Toyota Fortuner 4 × 2: 1.941
- Toyota Fortuner 4 × 4: 80
- Toyota FJ Cruiser: 149
- Toyota Hilux: 889
- Toyota Dyna: 3.053
- Toyota Hi Ace: 199

Total: 36.996 units

Toyota FJ Cruiser - Most Sustainable

2012-12-05T09:51:00.000+07:00

The car is an investment, it is believed by some people. So, what car brand of the highest selling price? In the US, car buying and selling website Kelley Blue Book (KBB) conducted a study about the resale value which results were announced at the 2013 Best Resale Value Awards.

There are many factors to be considered. That is the current car pricing data, the actual auction transactions, sales data, market conditions for each car, the competition in the segment, expectations of future economic conditions and a combination of experience analyzing KBB resale value.

With these factors, KBB project after 5 years, and a distance of 120,000 km, the car retain the highest value was 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. This SUV is projected to retain 63% of its initial value after 60 months.

Included in the top ten are: Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Wrangler, Honda CR-V, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Land Cruiser, Porsche Cayenne, Lexus LX, Honda Civic, and Scion tC - 46.5% are able to maintain the original value.

Toyota also analyzed by segment, where Toyota also showed the best results. KBB recognizes as Toyota and Lexus Best Brand Award as Best Luxury Brand Award. The award will be handed over at the Los Angeles auto show this weekend.

Cabriolet version of the Toyota 86 - Ready On Launching

2012-11-30T12:36:00.000+07:00

Toyota 86 will appear in the cabriolet version (open roof) next March at the Geneva Motor Show. Certainty is obtained Autocar collected from multiple reliable sources. When it rains, the driver and passengers getting wet because of, the possibility to use roof made of canvas.

2 +2 seating configuration has not changed, with the two rear seats. Storage will be slightly sacrificed to save the roof folded cloth, though not many eating places. Open roof version is considered very important, especially for the U.S. market. With the reduced weight, the suspension was adjusted and made more rigid.

At the cabriolet version has not been officially announced, Chief Engineer of Toyota Sportscar, Tetsuya Tada, talk about something else. She made sure Toyota 86 more fierce version is under development. Leaks while, Toyota prefers to develop higher performance engines based hybrid rather than add power through the cylinder capacity, in order to stay focused on fuel economy.

Version of the "performance" hybrid capable of spraying power 250 PS developed in Japan, and will slide in 2015. Super capacitors will replace the battery, as it has done and won World Endurance Championship with prototipe car.

"When this faster version is released, you will be surprised. In today's era people will not accept that relies sportscar petrol engine and cause high pollution, "explained Tada.

He added that the super capacitor is too expensive, but Toyota is turning the brain with electricity experts to solve this problem. Thus, the fast version 86 will glide with very competitive prices.

Smart Technology No Longer Fiction

2012-11-28T12:53:00.000+07:00

Scheduled for 2014, smart-car technology developed by Toyota will be tested in several public roads in Japan. Similar tests will also be performed in the United States. Of course before the test was conducted, Toyota has tried it in test circuit.

To the media in Japan, Toyota has just done a demonstration of how the technology works intelligently. This technology allows the car to communicate with other cars, as well as the signs on the street. The trial was conducted at the new facility owned by Toyota in Japan.

The cars in the Intelligent Transport System that receives information from sensors and transmitters are installed in a way to minimize the risk of accidents in vulnerable conditions. Such as ignoring red lights, speeding cars from a position that is not visible in the rearview mirror (blind spot), or a pedestrian crossing the street. The system is also tested inter-vehicle communication systems.

If there is a pedestrian crossing at the location of the invisible driver, will trigger a beep-beep in the car, and the people will appear on the screen in front of the driver. Signs of the direction arrows will appear on another car speeding toward him at a crossroads. And a woman's voice reminded that there is a red light if the driver ignored a red light.

The location was an area of 3.5 ha, similar to road conditions in the area of education. Its location on the dean of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.

Toyota's goal is to prevent accidents, more alert to pedestrians and helping elderly is a key driver to ensure safety driving in the future. "We offer the best technology in the world," said Managing officer Moritaka Yoshida.

Toyota also introduced a technology that helps drivers brake more strongly to prevent hit back. According to Toyota, the driver is often less powerful presses the brake pedal in a panic first.

Rear collisions accounted for 34% of total collisions in Japan, the most frequent types of accidents among others. The car can stop and go automatically, avoiding accidents now is not science fiction anymore.

EV Batteries Can Taking 1000 km

2012-11-27T11:08:00.000+07:00

Mileage electric cars (EV electric vehicle) is limited to marketing constraints of electric cars. Currently, the maximum distance an electric car around 200km before the batteries recharge. One key to increase mileage is battery technology that can store more electrical energy per unit weight.

Toyota develops new positive electrode material that is believed to increase the storage capacity of sodium-ion battery power significantly. These findings could be the basis for the development of new types of batteries that can power electric cars until the member can travel a distance of 500km - 1000km every time you refill the batteries.

According to a report in The Nikkei, battery prototype has been made. Size as coins and serve at room temperature (27 degrees Celsius) and can generate an electric voltage 30% higher than Lithium-ion batteries.

The basic ingredients Lithium-ion battery Lithium metal is a rare and expensive. Sodium-ion battery while the basic material is abundant, it is estimated that the price could be reduced later. Toyota believes that electric cars popular, mininal distance of 500km/refill. This research is expected to be completed in 2020. At that time, sodium batteries have entered the commercial stage.