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Proton Savvy Distinctive Style

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:23:00 +0000

Proton Savvy is Proton first city was sold in England. It summarizes purchase “Savvy” with competitive pricing, distinctive style and a wide range of equipment is sure to put a smile on your face all buyers. With different styles for interior and exterior, the interior is spacious and airy, full guarantee of excellent features and prices start from only £ 5995 on the road, Proton Savvy cars that people offer. Combine that with excellent customer service and retail friendly, and it certainly win together.

Proton is a car enthusiasts who transcend all boundaries of age – Sports racing, up and race, low insurance group and the low price will attract young buyers looking for a great value, nice car is a little different from the norm, an economic engine and many features will ensure that more buyers are not crazy. Smart is the key to customer acquisition strategy in the proton, but its features and benefits means it must be a popular choice for owners of the current market for new cars.

With the engine of the Renault 1.2-liter that produces 55 kilowatts of power (5.7 l/100 km fuel consumption), the five-speed manual transmission, ABS, dual front airbags, 15 inch alloys, rear sensors assistant parking and remote keyless entry, I can not handle errors in the document … so I went for a walk. I’m happy to say that it is in protons, which really do get what you pay for. With the interior looks like a Hyundai Excel 1990, which vibrates the undercarriage lever 3 and 4 and the machines that can make you deaf in less than 5 minutes, could not run fast enough.

Let’s start with the appearance, although the style is subjective – it’s cars, ugly ugly. It is not like other small cars, where it can be ugly, but it’s always fun, this car is just ugly! On the face of almost passable, but from behind the release of the rear lights look like a baby rat caught in a trap.

Understanding Proton is a car that goes beyond all boundaries of age – that is sporty, ride and handling, a low insurance group and the low price will appeal to younger buyers looking for a great value, great looking car a little different from the norm, and a lot of features of the economic engines that will ensure more buyers who are not crazy. Understanding of protons is the key to customer acquisition strategy, but the features and benefits which means it must have been a popular choice for homeowners currently on the market for new cars.

Proton Savvy

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:17:00 +0000

Starting at just $13,990 driveaway for the manual, it almost seems like the bargain of the century, even more so when you consider the features.
With a Renault sourced 1.2-litre engine that produces 55kW of power (5.7 litres/100km fuel consumption), a five-speed manual transmission, ABS, dual front airbags, 15 inch alloys, rear parking sensors and keyless entry, I couldn’t fault the car on paper… so I went for a drive.

I am delighted to say that as far as this Proton goes, you really get what you pay for. With an interior resembling a 1990s Hyundai Excel, a gear stick that vibrates in 3rd and 4th gear and an engine which can deafen you in less than 5 minutes, I couldn’t run away fast enough.

Let’s start with the looks, although styling is subjective – this is an ugly, ugly car. It’s not like other small cars where it can be ugly but still cute, this car is just ugly! The front is barely passable, but from the back, the sagging rear lights resemble a baby rat stuck in a mouse trap.Proton obviously doesnt’t have focus groups in Malaysia to seek public reaction before designing a car. I can’t imagine any young driver walking out of a Proton dealership thinking “damn, that savvy is hot”.

If you buy this car, what you will end up doing is approaching it with your eyes closed as much as possible, just so you don’t have to look at it too much. But the real horror starts inside.

The Proton Savvy is the first city car Proton have sold in the UK. It encapsulates the „Savvy buy’ with competitive pricing, distinctive styling and a range of equipment that’s sure to put a smile on every shopper’s face.

Who’s the Savvy buyer?

The Proton Savvy buyer demands more from their vehicle. Style, practicality, reliability and value for money are important, but when push comes to shove it’s pride that counts – being proud to drive the car and feeling good because of what it says about that person.

With distinctive styling both inside and out, a spacious and airy interior, comprehensive warranty, great specifications AND a starting price of just £5,995 on the road, the Proton Savvy is a car that anybody would be proud to own. Combine this with great customer service and friendly dealers, and it’s definitely a winning package.

The Proton Savvy is a car that will transcend all age boundaries – it’s sporty styling, superior ride and handling, low insurance group and low price will appeal to younger buyers looking for a great value, great looking car that’s a bit different from the norm, an economical engine and a wealth of features will ensure that older buyers are not alienated. The Savvy is key to Proton’s strategy of customer acquisition, but it’s features and benefits mean that it is sure to be a popular choice for current owners in the market for a new car.

Proton believes that driving should be fun and that every one of its cars should deliver superb ride and handling. Progressive technology is evident across the range – not just in performance but in safety measures and standard equipment. The Proton Savvy has joined this tradition of offering everything motorists have come to expect from a Proton – and more.

There are three other cars in Proton range; the Impian, a spacious four door saloon, the three door supermini Satria Neo and the GEN-2, which is now available in both five door and saloon variants.

Exterior Design

The Proton Savvy is the ultimate accessory for the streetwise shopper. Distinctive exterior touches such as the bee sting aerial, honeycomb light clusters and wide-bore chrome central exhaust all accentuate the Savvy’s sleek body shape. Customers can enhance the look on Style models with the addition of standard 15″ alloy wheels and front fog lamps.

To make parking easier, the Proton Savvy comes with reverse distance sensors to guide you into tough spots and power assisted steering to get you out again. The short body and long wheel base make it highly manoeuvrable, ideal in the high street or multi-storey car park.

A new range of vibrant metallic paint is available on all models.

Interior Design

The Savvy’s interior matches its stylish exterior. The dark upholstery and trim are in contrast with the sporty yellow dials, which brighten the dash and highlight the drivers display. The silver trim on the dashboard, gear knob and steering wheel complement the interior with sophisticated finishing touches.

The integrated Clarion radio/CD player with RDS is guaranteed to bring music to your ears on a long journey, plus four speakers and a removable roof mounted antenna is standard across the Proton Savvy range. In addition to that, all Savvy vehicles have that little bit of extra comfort not usually available on this size of car, with each model having air conditioning with pollen filter and electric front windows.

All Proton Savvy models are built for comfort. With foam enhanced seats throughout, reclining front seats, plus height and slide adjustable drivers seat and driver footrest, occupants are guaranteed to be comfortable on any length of journey.

Small on the outside but incredibly spacious and roomy inside, clever dashboard design gives good visibility and a feeling of airiness in the cabin. Plenty of leg and head room for all passengers and with five doors, the Savvy is convenient for carrying shopping, and comfortable for all four occupants regardless of luggage.

Rear seats split 50:50 and fold completely flat, making a generous 207 litre boot expand to cope with 909 litres of luggage. There’s no wheel arch intrusion into the cabin, increasing the Savvy’s luggage carrying capacity further, and map pockets, glove box and an integral boot storage compartment further increases the amount of room available.

The Proton Savvy is fitted with a 1.2 litre petrol engine which can easily deliver a top speed of 98.7 mph. With automated manual transmission available on higher level Savvy Style models but with no loss of power or change in fuel consumption, all Savvy models deliver a consistently high level of performance.

Superior ride and handling gives drivers confidence on country lanes, whilst the responsive drive and good acceleration enables drivers to handle the stop/ start of town and city driving.

Both manual and automated manual transmission models have excellent fuel consumption and low emissions. One of the benefits of the automated manual transmission is that it gives drivers the same CO2 emissions level as manual models, so drivers do not have to compromise on road tax costs.

Safety

The Proton Savvy is fitted with active safety features to help the driver avoid possible accidents, and passive features to protect occupants in the event of an accident. Anti-lock brakes come as standard across the Savvy range, to ensure the driver has complete control of the car under heavy braking. Other key safety features to avoid accidents include reverse distance sensors, power assisted steering, front fog lamps (Style models only) and good all-round visibility in the cabin with a high seating position.

All Proton Savvy models have twin front airbags as standard, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and anti-submarine seats, to prevent passengers from slipping under the seatbelt in the event of a high impact collision. Side impact protection bars and crumple zones all help to protect occupants in an accident.

Security

The Proton Savvy is designed to be as safe on the street as it is at home on your drive. A combined security package consisting of remote central locking, perimeter alarm with ignition barrel protection and an engine immobiliser is fitted as standard across the range. The Savvy has been given an insurance grouping of 3E and 4E for Street and Style models respectively.

Proton Savvy Fuel Economy Record Drive

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:03:00 +0000

A Proton Savvy returned from a 1,614km journey across Peninsular Malaysia on 1 2/3 tanks of petrol to set a national fuel economy record for a standard showroom model vehicle above 1000cc.
The attempt, for a place in the Malaysia Book of Records, involved a standard 1.2-litre Proton Savvy driven to all the 11 states in Peninsular Malaysia on a three-day journey that began at the Proton Centre of Excellence in Subang Jaya.
Fitted with a 40-litre capacity fuel tank, the Savvy throughout this trip incurred 68.079 litres, returning an average fuel consumption of 4.218 litre per 100km or 8sen per km. The entire journey cost the car RM130.71.
The Savvy Malaysia Fuel Economy Record drive began with a 600km drive through five states (Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis) from Shah Alam to Arau before back-tracking to Sungai Petani for the night.
Day 2 tested the Savvy over a 624km journey conquering the winding and mountainous East Coast Highway exiting at Jeli in Kelantan and Jerteh in Terengganu before calling it a day in Kuantan (Pahang).
The third and final day meanwhile, involved a 400km drive from Kuantan to Segamat in Johor, before cutting across into the North-South Highway for the final sprint through Ayer Keroh in Malacca and Seremban (Negeri Sembilan) towards Bukit Jalil and ending at Proton’s Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam.
“Fuel economy is an area that has always been very important and significant especially with consumers today focusing their attention and concern on the fuel prices. This is the reason why we believe it was timely for us to accept the challenge to set a fuel economy record,” said Abdul Wahab Mohamed Khalid, Head of Engineering, Proton Holdings Bhd.
“How better to generate greater awareness with regards to conserving fuel than to have a national car establish a national record.”
“Obviously, one very important goal for us was to prove that the Savvy offers great fuel economy for a vehicle of its class and likewise,” said Abdul Wahab.

Peugeot 407 SW Sport XS

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:49:00 +0000

Peugeot 407 SW Sport XS

The French brand has just unveiled its new 2007 Peugeot 407 SW Sport XS station wagon, the yet another member of the growing XS family.

Trying to compete against the German Audi A4 Avant, the sportified wagon sports more aggressive looks and gets some additional power too, featuring new 2.2-liter HDi 16-valve twin-turbocharged oil-burner capable of producing up to 170 horsepower and a maximum of 277 lb-ft (375 Nm) of torque.

The 407 SW Sport XS, which starts at impressive — for a French car — £29,995, features 18-inch Soleil alloys, front bumper and rear tailgate spoilers, a mesh front grille and twin “sports” exhaust pipes.

The French vehicle is available in four metallic colors — Onyx Black, Aluminium, Iron Grey or Halcyon Blue — with Zino half leather upholstery as standard. It can also be ordered with leather upholstery in either Mistral Black or Cerbere Red.

To make the 407 more fun to drive, you may also consider ordering it with the new RT4 Multi-Media system, which will set you back by £995.

PEUGEOT 407 Elixir Concept (2003)

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:43:00 +0000

The Peugeot 407 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot since 2004.

The 407 was the successor to the hugely successful Peugeot 406, and was launched on May 27, 2004 after first being presented in concept car form with the name "407 Elixir" at the 2003 Frankfurt

Motor Show. The streamlined design of the car was seen as quite radical, its most distinctive features being its large front grille and the steeply raked screen pillars.

The production 407 is available in sedan, coupé and station wagon/estate variants. The station wagon, known as the 407 SW, was launched four months after the sedan, whereas the coupé will be put on sale in early 2006. The coupé was originally presented at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show as a prototype under the name "407 Prologue".

The 407 is available with both diesel and petrol engines. The petrol engines range from 1.8 to 3.0 litres displacement, whereas the diesels are 1.6, 2.0, 2.2 and 2.7 liter V6.

Engines
= 1.8 L (1749 cc) EW7 I4, 117 PS (115 hp/86 kW) and 118 ft·lbf (160 N·m)
= 2.0 L (1997 cc) EW10 I4, 138 PS (136 hp/101 kW) and 140 ft·lbf (190 N·m)
= 1.6 L (1560 cc) DV6 HDi Diesel I4, 110 PS (108 hp/81 kW) and 177 ft·lbf (240 N·m)
= 2.0 L (1997 cc) DW10 HDi Diesel I4, 136 PS (134 hp/100 kW) and 236 ft·lbf (320 N·m)
= 2.2 L (2230 cc) EW12 I4, 160 PS (158 hp/118 kW) and 160 ft·lbf (217 N·m)
= 2.9 L (2946 cc) ES9 V6, 211 PS (208 hp/155 kW) and 214 ft·lbf (290 N·m)
= 3.0 L (2946 cc) ES9 V6, 211 PS (208 hp/155 kW) and 214 ft·lbf (290 N·m)
= 2.7 L (2720 cc) HDi Diesel V6, 201 PS (198 hp/148 kW) and 325 ft·lbf (441 N·m)

Peugeot 407 GT Line

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:41:00 +0000

Peugeot’s 407 model, equipped with the highest being sold as the 407 GT version Line’da 2.0-liter diesel engine alone. This engine produces 163 horsepower 6-speed Tiptronic transmission alone.407′nin successful Peugeot sedan model “GT Line

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Peugeot 508: What can the 407 and 607-successor?

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:39:00 +0000

With the Peugeot 508 remember include the French to old strengths, instead of extravagance again understated chic, high quality and strong economy. At the date of the first driving already largely convinced sedan and station wagon.

There was once a Breitmaulfrosch. He had to put up many taunts that he had a really big mouth. Only now he is redeemed and turned into an attractive, well-appointed Prince named Peugeot 508: with end of production of the 407 and 607 models is a member of the far open throat between the headlights of the past.
Both series are replaced by the Peugeot 508, available as a sedan and station wagon from middle of March. The leaders put their hopes in the 4.81-meter-long SW new version, a loading volume of maximum 1,598 litres (407 SW: 1,365 L) when the rear seat at your fingertips is laid flat. Also our gut feeling grunts us to that combination is visually better managed the Peugeot 508. In both variants, the buyer expected largely the same Interior, comfortable seats with good lateral support and a clean processing must shy away from any comparison with the German competition.
A large panorama glass roof invites in the Peugeot 508 as before in the SW to the star customer, but no longer belongs to the basic equipment. To the problem, the search is designed according to the button for the colour head-up display, which is hidden in a kind of mini glove box left of the steering wheel. Little practical work the switch paddles manually changed the course of the six-speed automatic in the Peugeot 508 next to the Start button also left of the steering wheel: they are anchored to the Volant itself, but firmly on the steering column and can be operated properly only on straight.
Otherwise, the Peugeot 508 knows to convince his driver with charm and good comfort. He absorbed even rough waves gently flexibly, without this vaguely. If the children once again not sleep, usually a short ride with the 508 helps until you sleep deeply and firmly. On the highway, unpleasant wind noise disturb but from about 130 km/h. How quickly and easily to playing in higher speed ranges, is of course by the engine from.
In addition to two cylinder gasoline units with 120 or 156 HP are the Peugeot 508 four diesel engines between 112 and 204 PS the choice for the Peugeot expected the most orders. After all, is the 1, 1.6-litre-HDi with 112 HP and 240 nm only 900 euros more expensive than the comparable base gasoline engine (120 HP, 156 NM) and consumed on average 1.5 L / 100 km of less. In the package with the start stop system there is an automated manual transmission, which although again from 4.7 to 4.4 litres to reduce consumption, but annoying with insensitive cycles for 1,000 euros extra.
The Peugeot 508 with the two litre HDi with 140 HP and six gear, which is offered as a station wagon, with the active package for English euro offers noticeably more reserves on long-haul and when fully loaded. To the standards in the Peugeot 508 include per six airbags, ESP, ABS, cruise control, multifunction steering wheel, mountain restart help and two zone climate control. The French are thus seen price competition in the own House, for Citroen requires something more for the same motorized C5 tourer with similar facilities (29.990 EUR). The Opel Insignia sports tourer 2.0 CDTi with 130 HP is, however, from 27.740 euros in the list, the Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI trendline with 140 HP from 29.025 euros.
Instead of the previous 2.7 V6 HDi, 204 PS forms in the Peugeot 508 now a strong 2, 2-liter Biturbo the top engine that is included only with six levels of automation and the luxurious GT package (navigation, bi-xenon, head-up display). The automatic transmission also offers a sports level, which makes but little difference. Already 2012, a hybrid version to come also. The combination of diesel and electric motor helps the Peugeot

2010 Peugeot 407 Coupe Gets Two New Diesel Engines, More Power, More Economy

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:29:00 +0000

PEUGEOT HAS GIVEN its stylish 407 Coupe a comprehensive mechanical upgrade for the 2010 model year, replacing the 2.7 litre HDi turbodiesel with a bigger, more efficient 3.0 litre unit and revising the 2.0 HDi diesel to boost power.

The new 3.0 V6 HDi PEF uses two turbochargers to produce its 177kW power rating, which is developed at a relatively low 3800rpm. More impressivley, peak torque of 450Nm is available from 1600rpm all the way to 3600rpm, endowing the big two-door with a substantial amount of grunt.

Not only is it more powerful than the smaller motor that it replaces, but it's more economical too. The 3.0 HDi PEF uses 7.2l/100km on the combined cycle and emits 189g/km of CO2 - not a bad figure for a 1600kg coupe. A six-speed tiptronic auto is standard equipment for the diesel V6.

The mid-range 2.0 litre HDi PEF inline-four has also been tweaked and now develops 20 percent more power than the outgoing 2.0 diesel. Peak power is now up to the 120kW mark, while torque has risen to a healthy 340Nm. Like the V6, the new 2.0 HDi goes easy on the juice too, sipping 5.4 litres of diesel per 100km and emitting 140 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

The 155kW petrol V6 carries over unchanged, but the entire 407 Coupe range benefits from a number of aesthetic improvements. Extra chrome trimming has been added to the side glass, the 3.0 HDi gets twin oval tailpipes and the wing mirrors are now larger to improve rearward visibility.

Sat-nav, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB audio input have also been added to the 407 Coupe's spec sheet.

It's not yet clear when the updated 407 Coupe will go on sale in Australia, however given the current unavailability of the 2.0 HDi in this market don't expect that model to be coming our way.

New Kia Fiat 500 TwinAir Version

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Sat, 28 May 2011 08:45:00 +0000

Kia has announced new Fiat 500 TwinAir version. The 500 TwinAir lineup comes with bespoke styling elements and upgraded equipment features, claimed Kia. The new model is available in two equipment levels, TwinAir and TwinAir Plus. All versions are equipped with the 0.9-liter TwinAir turbocharged engine that produces 85 horsepower and 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque. The 500 TwinAir accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11 seconds and can reach a top speed of 173 km/h (108 mph). In Italy, the Fiat 500 TwinAir has a starting price of €12,900 ($19,200).

On the exterior, the TwinAir line offers new styling upgrades including door handles, license plate holder and grille with a satin chrome finish, black alloy wheels and a sports kit consisting of a black tailgate spoiler and chromed exhaust tip. As an option for the hatchback, a piano black roof is also available. Inside, the 500 TwinAir sports an all-black atmosphere highlighted by the satin chrome finish of the dashboard fascia. The sport seats are covered in a mix of perforated leather and fabric. Both TwinAir and TwinAir Plus offer other standard equipment such as audio system, infotainment system, and safety features.

Here are the Latest Car News about Honda Jazz vs Toyota Yaris

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Fri, 27 May 2011 08:42:00 +0000

Here are the Latest Car News about Honda Jazz vs Toyota Yaris. Market competition sedan hatchback aka no tails in Indonesia is more strict. Auto News today said that Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris still dominate the market segment of this young man. Joint Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) noted, throughout January, sales of Indonesia gain hatchback in 4979 units, or 6.75 percent of total car sales in January, 73 761 units. Honda All New Jazz posted sales of 2467 units of 49.86 per cent managed to dominate the market. Far past the toughest opponent, the Toyota Yaris.

Meanwhile, the Yaris can only be booked sales of 1474 units, or 29.6 percent over the market. Director of Marketing and after-sales Indonesia Jonfis Fandy said Honda, Honda Jazz market share has jumped from late last year that only 42 percent. “Honda Jazz Monthly Sales increased 13.3 percent compared to December last year,” he said, Friday, February 18, 2011.

Jonfis said sales of Honda Jazz to be the biggest among other Honda products. Total sales of Honda in January was 4928 units with a market share of 6.7 percent. Suzuki Swift recorded the third position in the hatchback class. Swift posted sales of 360 units, then followed by the Nissan Livina X-Gear (238 units), Mazda 2 (189 units), Hyundai Avega (130 units), Livina XR (57 units), Hyundai i20 (15 units), and Proton Gen2 (10 units).

Mitsubishi says profits fell 42% in latest quarter

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:40:00 +0000

DETROIT (Reuters) -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. today reported a 42-percent drop in profit for the quarter ended March 31, pressured by the strong Japanese yen and production halts after the Japanese earthquake.

The Japanese vehicle maker did not give a forecast for this year's production or sales, citing uncertainties surrounding its recovery after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Mitsubishi has resumed some production in Japan and expects production at about 80 percent of normal volume until October when it expects a full production schedules to resume in Japan, IHS Automotive Insight said in a research note.

The company posted net profit of 17.8 billion Japanese yen ($216.4 million) for the quarter. It also said its operating profit fell 19 percent in the quarter to 27.3 billion yen ($331.8 million).

For the fiscal year that also ended on March 31, Mitsubishi sold 1.1 million vehicles, an increase of 15 percent from the previous year.

Mitsubishi promised a forecast of the new fiscal year's financial and production outlook, but did not say when such a forecast would come. It cited "extreme difficulty in producing rational forecasts at the current time due to uncertainties" about production after the earthquake.

For the last fiscal year that ended March 31, Mitsubishi posted net income of 15.6 billion yen ($189.3 million), compared with net income of 4.7 billion yen ($57.2 million) during the previous fiscal year. The gains resulted from higher sales for new models and sales growth in emerging markets, particularly in China, the company said in a statement. Net sales rose 26 percent to 1.8285 trillion yen ($22.24 billion).

About 57 percent of Mitsubishi's vehicle sales were in Asia, including 164,000 units sold in its home Japanese market. Asian sales overall rose 18 percent but its sales in Japan fell 7 percent.

The company did not break out sales in China or Brazil, which are included in its overall Asian sales.

Sales for the 41-year-old automaker's second-biggest market in Europe rose 29 percent, driven by a strong showing of the ASX compact crossover that launched in June 2010, and higher sales in Russia, where local production of the Outlander was established, the company said.

Europe accounted for about 20 percent of Mitsubishi's sales in the fiscal year.

In North America, sales rose 7 percent to 94,000 vehicles, helped by the launch in October of the Outlander Sport SUV.

In February, Mitsubishi announced that it will shift production of the Outlander Sport SUV from Japan to its plant in Normal, Illinois.

Mitsubishi plans to launch eight new electric-powered vehicles by 2015, including a plug-in hybrid in 2013.

It launched a European version of the electric-powered i-MiEV car in 15 countries earlier this year and plans to introduce the model to the U.S. market by the end of the year.

LEXUS CT200h

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:37:00 +0000

THERE IS MUCH ABOUT THE LEXUS CT200h THAT DOESN’T MAKE IMMEDIATE SENSE. For example, why would Toyota choose to introduce this new car to the media in Paris, when the majority of its luxury brand’s sales occur in the United States? And why would all of the CT’s exterior dimensions measure within a cabernet franc grape of the Audi A3—a car that is, by conventional measures, a sales fl op in big-car-obsessed America?

We Americans sometimes forget that the world doesn’t revolve around our country—and you can bet your freedom fries that the CT wasn’t designed for the U.S. market. Some other clues to support this conclusion: an unapologetically wagonlike shape; a simple, driver-focused interior; a very still suspension; and stellar fuel economy. In fact, the CT’s spec sheet is only a diesel engine and a clutch pedal short of passing for a European hatch.

In an automotive landscape often localized to American tastes (Bonjour, le nouveau Volkswagen Jetta), it’s refreshing to be able to choose unabashedly European-focused cars on our home soil. Audi might not hawk as many A3s as it does A4s, but we would bet that their buyers—who can happily squeeze their cars into teeny parking slots in Europeanesque American cities like San Francisco and Boston—love them just as much.

Ford Starts Focus Estate Production

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Tue, 24 May 2011 08:36:00 +0000

MANUFACTURER Ford is preparing the latest version of the Ford Focus. American car manufacturers are calling it with the new Ford Focus Estate.

Now the five-door hatchback has entered the production room in Europe which will be released to the market at the end of May. The presence of this latest version will add to the list of cars lined the Ford Focus.

"Customers and the media welcomed the Focus hatchback as something extraordinary and we expect the same enthusiasm on the latest variant of the Ford Estate." Marketing, Sales and Service said Ford of Europe, Roelant de Waard, quoted Okezone from autoevolution, Thursday (05/05/2011).

"dealers across Europe to see the high consumer demand as we introduce new variants, carrying 20 thousand subscribers have been booked as of early April and this number is increasing rapidly." added.

According to him, the new Ford Focus a step better than its class competitors both in terms of technology, design and quality of middle-class car market. And the estate will give more quality to the customer.

Ford Estate has a more elegant appearance. Just look at the dibalur chrome roof rails. Wrap chrome also decorate the glass side windows and grille depan.Selain it more bongsor Estate posture due to long to grow into 4.556mm 198mm

Lotus Hybrid Proton Gen.2

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:46:00 +0000

Lotus is looking to break into the hybrid marketplace with a prototype to be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. The new model is named ‘EVE’, or Efficient, Viable and Environmental.

Lotus is hoping to integrate their hybrid technology into existing cars, rather than develop a dedicated hybrid platform. It will be less expensive to do so, but it may not be the best long term solution. The best counter example would be to consider the most successful hybrid on the road, i.e. the Prius, is a dedicated hybrid. Also Lexus is looking to build a hybrid only.

The Lotus hybrid engine has been fitted into a Proton Gen.2 for the show. The engine shows remarkable improvements, going from 39.2 mpg to 50.2 mpg and reducing tailpipe emissions by 22% (172 g/km to 134 g/km).

UK Proton Cars

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:44:00 +0000

Wіth apologies tο Buick whісh ran аn ad campaign asking a alike inquiry decades ago, Proton Motors desire tο know іf уου desire tο propel one οf thеіr cars?

Well, іf уου’re lіkе mοѕt human beings іn thе US аnd Canada, уου’ve never heard οf Proton, hοwеνеr іf уου live іn southeast Asia, thе United Kingdom, οr Australia, thеn уου аrе familiar wіth thіѕ automaker frοm Malaysia. Though wе aren’t lіkеlу tο see Proton cars sold іn North America іn thе near prospect, thе Proton designation іѕ lіkеlу tο gеt noised abroad іf thе corporation еνеr settles οn a suitor.

Yου see, both Volkswagen аnd Common Motors hаνе hаd talks wіth thе owners οf Proton over thе past hardly аnу years, talks whісh hаνе involved developing a business relationship οr аn acquisition οf thе Malaysian automaker. Each age thе talks hаνе broken down, hοwеνеr thаt mау soon alter: GM іѕ interested іn Proton аnd іѕ considering reopening discussions іn thе very near prospect.

Whаt Proton Hаѕ Tο Offer

Whoever ends up buying Proton wіll bе getting a abundance more thаn a automobile corporation. Thеу’ll receive:

Access tο thе southeast Asian market. Thе economies οf China аnd India аrе booming, hοwеνеr thе countries οf southeast Asia аrе considered tο bе ripe consumer markets аlѕο. Malaysia, Thailand, аnd Vietnam аrе poised fοr growth, јυѕt thе types οf markets аnу automaker desire tο enter. Wіth Proton already present іn each nation, thе suitor wουld gain instant access аnd сουld expand thеіr presence accordingly.

Available manufacturing base. Wіth automotive plants іn play, Proton’s suitor wіll bе аblе tο ramp up production аnd expand market share. Fresh models саn bе built οn Malaysian assembly lines, cars thаt one day сουld bе destined fοr thе profitable US market.

Whаt A Suitor Cаn Give Tο Proton

Thе corporation buying Proton саn offer distinct things including:

Strength – Proton hаѕ bееn selling cars fοr јυѕt thе past 25 years, hοwеνеr thеу remain a tіnу player іn thе global automotive market. Stiff competition method thаt Proton needs ѕοmе sort οf business relationship going forward οr risk being surpassed bу automotive giants wіth deeper pockets.

Visibility – Outside οf thе markets mentioned, Proton іѕ a virtual unknown player. Collaborating οr merging wіth another corporation wіll ensure thаt Proton wіll bе encircling fοr another 25 years.

Technology – Whаt Proton currently builds wουld nοt bе аblе tο bе sold іn ѕοmе European markets οr іn thе US. None οf thеіr contemporary models саn meet stringent emission аnd safety requirements; mοѕt οf thеіr vehicles аrе outdated аnd іn demand οf a technological boost.

Sοmе οf whаt I hаνе shared here іѕ purely speculation, hοwеνеr іt dοеѕ propel house one mаrk: thе global automotive industry іѕ consolidating аnd οnlу thе strong wіll survive. Going іt alone wіll probably prove tο bе аlѕο costly fοr Proton, necessitating thаt a business partner bе found аѕ soon аѕ imaginable.

Proton and Petronas offer specially-formulated ATF for Proton cars

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:43:00 +0000

Owners of Proton vehicles sporting automatic transmissions can now have optimum performance for their torque-converter equipped gearbox with the specially-formulated ATF-XP3 Automatic Transmission Fluid that was jointly developed by Proton and Petronas for use in Proton vehicles.

Formulated from refined high viscosity index unconventional base oils and special additives, the ATF-XP3 offers high and low temperature protection under all driving conditions while contributing towards extending the the lifespan of the transmission.

Having been developed specifically, the ATF-XP3 matches Proton's PES-1133 standard and is recommended for use in automatic transmissions that Dexron fluid is unsuitable for. Furthermore, it can be used on transmissions that require ATF-9 fluid.

“This exercise is part of our efforts to continuously improve customer satisfaction, and, we also see this collaboration as means to elevate Malaysian brands. In the future, customers can also look forward to more products to come from this collaboration, including a jointly-developed engine oil,” said Mohamad Shukor Ibrahim, Proton Edar Chief Executive Officer, in reference to the collaboration agreement penned between the two giants in 2010.

The ATF-XP3 is suitable to be used in the following Proton models that are fitted with automatic transmissions, Saga (1985-2007); New Saga (BLM); Iswara; Wira and Satria (1993-2008); Waja (2000, Campro and CPS); Gen2 (Campro and CPS); Satria Neo (Campro and CPS); Persona and Persona Elegance; and Exora (CPS). It is however not recommended for the Perdana, Waja 1.8 and Savvy as well as the Inspira due to different transmission technology requirements.

Proton Will Be Ready For Fully-Liberalised Car Industry, Proton MD Says

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:43:00 +0000

Proton is confident of fighting for sales with foreign automakers on a level playing field when full liberalisation of Malaysia’s car industry takes place by 2016, according to Proton Managing Director Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir.

“We have been preparing for this (liberalised local car industry) for a long time”, Syed Zainal Abidin said at the launch of Proton’s quality campaign. “We have a five-year journey, and, whatever we do, we must make sure the cars become cheaper and the product design and quality get better”.

One of the many measures undertaken by Proton to prepare for the challenges ahead is a restructuring exercise, which would streamline and improve Proton’s operations upon completion by the end of this year.

“Through this restructuring exercise, we want the company to be more flexible and focus on whatever they do”, Syed Zainal Abidin added. “We want to be better in the way we design, manufacture, sell and distribute our cars”.

It is not only internal changes that Proton is ready to embark on, however: Proton has expressed willingness to undertake third-party assembly deals and strategic partnerships; and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Proton and Nissan last month to conduct a feasibility study on the possible areas of collaboration is yet another sign that our national car company is looking forward.

Proton launches two centralised logistics hubs

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:42:00 +0000

Proton, through its subsidiary Proton Edar and logistics provider Konsortium Logistik Berhad, has officially launched two centralised logistics hubs, one in Sijangkang and the other in Tanjung Malim. The company says that the hubs, in offering a fast delivery system and centralised supply chain, will allow it a more competitive edge in the global marketplace.

The Centre for Logistics, Allocation, Storage and Services (CLASS) hubs were launched by Proton advisor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at an official opening ceremony in Sijangkang, Kuala Langat, yesterday.

With both hubs in operation, cars from the Proton Shah Alam manufacturing plant are now sent to the Sijangkang hub for staging, storage, pre-delivery inspection and pre-shipment inspection before being sent via trucks to sales outlets, to be subsequently delivered to customers.

Cars from the Tanjung Malim manufacturing plant go through the same processes at its CLASS hub, located within the plant. Other services provided at the hubs are logistics planning, vehicle storage, stock storage maintenance, washing and fuelling.

Operational wise, Proton Edar, from April last year, has outsourced the task of managing its deliveries to KLB in an effort to improve its supply chain. The event yesterday also saw the signing of a service level agreement which officially sets the service level of Konsortium in terms of storage maintenance, pre-delivery inspection and delivery preparation.

Both CLASS hubs have been operational for a while now, catering to local demands. In the second phase, both hubs officially began preparing cars for shipment to the export market on April 4 by means of a rigorous pre-delivery inspection.

The 50-acre Sijangkang hub, which started operations on April 1 last year, can accommodate 7,000 cars at a particular time while the 45-acre Tanjung Malim hub, which began operations in June 2010, can accommodate 6,000 cars at a go. In April this year, the hubs successfully delivered a total of 14,573 units of vehicles to its distributors and dealers.

Proton Group managing director Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin said Proton would be able to maximise its logistics efficiency by reducing costs and delivery time, thereby helping increase customer satisfaction domestically and globally.

“Previously, pre-delivery inspection was handled by local and international dealers at the respective service outlets prior to handing the cars to customers. That is no longer the case, as the process is now done at the hubs,” he said.

“The hubs will help us standardise the pre-delivery inspection of all vehicles, and this is significant in ensuring fast delivery of cars for domestic market. The CLASS process enables us to reduce a host of problems, including multiple handling by 40%, unnecessary waiting time to a maximum of three days, secondary defects and excess inventory at staging points,” he added.

Volkswagen Invites Challengers to Beat the New Polo GTI

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Sat, 14 May 2011 11:35:00 +0000

Volkswagen unveiled a compact, powerful car that delivers both speed and style: the new Polo GTI. With it, Volkswagen is setting eyes on drivers who prefer life a little faster.

Tribal DDB Singapore has launched a digitally-led campaign that demonstrates speed in a trendy and unconventional way. Speed is presented in the form of a challenge – Beat the new Polo GTI by matching the fast beats of Singapore’s top beat boxer, Dharni.

Beat boxing is an art form of vocal percussion where one imitates sounds, beats, instruments and rhythms using only vocals. Participants will need keen eyes and ears, as well as fast fingers, to match the correct letters to Dharni’s beat box soundtrack. The highest scorer wins a weekend drive with the new Polo GTI.

“The Polo GTI offers a fast and fun drive – perfect for those who prefer a little more excitement on the road,” said Jamie Lee, GM, Marketing Communications, Volkswagen Group Singapore. To demonstrate that spirit, we moved away from traditional media and ventured into new media, to provide a platform for a more dynamic expression of this new car.”

“Not only did we give speed a new beat, we created a following through an influencer,” added Jeff Cheong, Head and Executive Creative Director of Tribal DDB Singapore. “The story and the highly addictive game forms part of the social-creative strategy. It’s a bold move for Volkswagen Singapore to lead a car launch with digital and we are very encouraged by the results so far.”

From now till May 8, the public can take up the challenge at www.PoloGTI.sg, with unlimited number of plays per day. For those who are unfamiliar with the car, the website includes a digestible introduction with snippets for key features. The new Polo GTI is available for viewing and test drives at Volkswagen Centre Singapore.

The campaign kicked off on April 22, with a teaser video showing Dharni beatboxing in a Polo GTI. He created a piece that fused familiar car sound effects with very fast beats. The video quickly went viral, getting over 10,000 hits in the first days.

In the official video, Dharni takes on the spirited personality of the new Polo GTI, to create an exhilarating beatbox track that fuses rhythmic elements of man and machine. The excitement is also being shared through radio.

Getting to know Volkswagen GTI

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:31:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I got an invitation from Volkswagen Australia to check out their comprehensive range of new vehicles, but one in particular has struck me the most. The new Volkswagen GTI sets itself apart from the pack with a truly upscale cabin and a high level of features that make it almost seem like a luxury car.

Volkswagen GTI 2011

You may think that Volkswagen’s GTI is nothing new and you will be somewhat correct: by adding a more powerful engine and brakes, Volkswagen’s GTI has been dominating the entry-level hatchback market for over 25 years now. The latest version includes heated sport front seats, snazzy tartan upholstery, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker audio system with a touchscreen head unit and iPod interface as a standard equipment.

The Interior

Talking on your phone can be a dangerous distraction, that’s where GTI’s hands-free technology makes driving safer via the Bluetooth connectivity: it helps you make, answer and end calls from behind the wheel. After initial pairing with my Xperia X10, my phone automatically connected as soon as I started the engine. Multiple mobile devices? No worries, you can sync up to 4 phones – that’s one per passenger.

Anytime you can buy a car that features ‘Autobahn Package’, you know you’re heading in the right direction!

Last but not least, the optional rear camera hidden behind the VW badge on the rear hatch is a perfect parking assistant as it displays on the panel how much room you have behind you… unless, of course, you prefer the car to park itself using the self-parking technology.

2013 VW Polo R for WRC

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:25:00 +0000

AutoZone99 / Auto News -Volkswagen want to join to the WRC with its 2013 VW Polo R. VW Polo designed for WRC are 4 Wheel Drive VW Polo, Powered by 1.6 L turbocharged engine that expected to produce 300 Hp. Volkswagen Motorsport has high hopes for its WRC Polo, and hopefully the team can draw on the success that VW experienced with rallying in the 1980s. In 1986, a Volkswagen GTI was the winning car in the newly formed Group A.

Dr Ulrich Heckenberg, Member of the Management Board of the VW Development Division said that “The new Technical Regulations of the World Rally Championship are an ideal fit for Volkswagen’s philosophy with respect to the development of production vehicles,”. He also said that “Downsizing, high efficiency and reliability are top priorities for our customers. The timing of the WRC debut is optimal for VW. The big task of engineering a vehicle that is competitive and capable of winning at a large number of challenges holds great appeal for us.”

Test Drive:2010 Volkswagen GTI

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:19:00 +0000

Palo Alto, Calif. -- A Volkswagen representative met me at the airport and rather than being driven to the hotel, I was dropped into the driver’s seat of the new GTI and handed directions to the hotel – the long way.

What a great way to be introduced to Volkswagen’s latest iteration of the hot hatchback. Pulling south onto the infamous Highway 101 is always a challenge with five lanes of traffic moving up to about 75 mph -- it’s organized chaos. I was ready for the challenge and the new GTI didn’t disappoint, accelerating quickly up to the speed of traffic. Volkswagen says this new version dashes to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, with the top speed limited to 130 mph.

My route to the hotel meandered through the Santa Cruz Mountains on roads less traveled, wrapping through the hills and valleys. It was a perfect display of the fantastic GTI handling. Pushing hard at times, the GTI doesn’t scream at corners; it carves them with skier-like precision. Even though the GTI is a puller (front-wheel drive), there was only a hint of torque steer.

Volkswagen’s award winning 200-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is under the hood, with a choice of standard six-speed manual transmission or the quick shifting DSG twin clutch six-speed automatic with Tiptronic and paddle shifters. With the efficient DSG transmission, the GTI gets an EPA fuel economy rating of 24 mpg city and 32 mpg. The manual transmission is rated at 21/32 mpg.

I like the look and the new GTI. It is about a simple and clean as they come. Available in a two- and four-door hatchback the new GTI, which is labeled Mk VI for the sixth generation, takes styling cues from the Mk I and later models with the simple lines, small rear spoiler and aggressive front stance. Because of the special nature of this model, the GTI has an extensive list of standard features like cruise, air conditioning, power windows and locks, 17-inch alloy wheels along with all the performance enhancements.

Pricing starts at $23,990, including the destination charge, for the two-door with a manual transmission. The four-door is $600 more and the DSG transmission adds $1,100. Significant option packages include the Autobahn package (leather seating, power sunroof and sport seats) -- $2,795; 18-inch alloy wheels with summer tires -- $890; Bi-Xenon headlights -- $700; navigation -- $1,750 and Dynaudio premium audio -- $476. A fully loaded the GTI four-door DSG price peaks at about $32,000.

2011 Perodua Alza Exclusive Edition unveiled

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Sat, 07 May 2011 09:25:00 +0000

Largest car manufacturers in Malaysia has announced a new version of its minivan Alza. Called Edition Alza Perodua exclusive, it will see a limited production and was to come this summer.

The car is built to do the visit of former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohammad in Malaysia, his first for ten years with production Perodua remember. The company has built two such models before the Perodua Viva Perodua myvi Elite Edition Exclusive and Limited Edition, but unlike them, Alza will be limited to only 500 units.

Price levels and equipment were not published and are expected shortly before the start of the car. However, buyers can expect some visual differentiation, more colors and updated in a slight increase in the price. Should come with the same metallic color exclusive Purple chic, solid addition to the existing color Ivory White.

Perodua is currently Alza in 6 versions: Standard (SX EZ,), Premium (SXi, DCI) and Advanced (BPH, ZHP) with the possibility of a manual transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed. They all use a version of core 1.5-liter engine in the Avanza Toyota and Daihatsu, which only produces 104 hp at 6,000 rpm / min and 136Nm (100 lb.-ft.) of torque at 4400 rpm.

The car was from a Spanish verb, Alzar, meaning the name of "doing." This was decided after an internal competition among employees Perodua during the development phase.

The manufacturer has promised to donate MYR1, 000 ($ 326) for each unit of Alza sold Exclusive Edition raising MYR500, 000 ($ 163,000) for the Perdana Leadership Foundation. Perodua also encourages buyers and businesses to donate by buying the special edition Alza at a premium to the closing.

Perodua Alza M2 Edition: Limited edition with new colour

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Fri, 06 May 2011 09:20:00 +0000

Perodua has released the Alza M2 Edition, which will be limited to 500 units. It will be open for booking at all Perodua sales outlets beginning 1st April with an on the road price of RM69,990, the same price as the Alza Advanced Version, which it’s based on.

First unveiled by former Tun Mahathir Mohamad in January when he visited Perodua’s Rawang facility, the M2 Edition is named after the code name “M2” given to the second national car project, which was later renamed Perodua. For every unit of the M2 sold, Perodua will be donating RM1,000 to the ex-PM’s Perdana Leadership Foundation.

Unique features include an “M2” grade mark and a special “Midnight Blue” colour. Other features include custom leather seat covers and custom carpet mats. Besides those already mentioned, the M2 Edition will have all the equipment that’s standard on the Advanced Version, including the 5-inch touchscreen LCD entertainment system with GPS and bodykit.

The official product photos aren’t out yet, but you can see the new colour from the image above.

The Alza Perodua M2 explored Edition

noreply@blogger.com (hadinetworks hadi) — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:15:00 +0000

I think many were surprised by the success Perodua MPV made by Alza was introduced to the market. This versatile vehicle is considered very attractive in the population in this country as it is sold at an attractive price, in addition to being elegant, powerful, comfortable and compact. Recognize the potential of Alza Perodua has recently published a special edition of the vehicle, namely the M2 Alza introduced Edition. Would it not know too much for a fact that has been done to the original name before the M2 Proton Perodua name was brought into play.

For the year Alza M2, only 500 units built and sold, and more, and if you are interested in obtaining one of these elegant vehicles, If you go to the book in every store in your area from Perodua From 1 April 2011. The price was RM69, 990 set (ORT with insurance), and if you are aware of current prices for vehicles in Malaysia Alza, that you realize that this is exactly the same price as the enhanced version is Alza If you costs.

An interesting note is that with all M2 Alza sold RM1, should be 000 to our former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Perdana Leadership Foundation will be given. Alza The new M2 comes with some interesting improvements, so that you can choose a new color is blue, the night if you opt for this vehicle. Could you also rate the "M2" marks on the bodywork of the vehicle, while other interesting additions, including custom carpet carpet and seats and leather. Other features are what you usually find in the extended version Alza, exciting package, 5-inch LCD Touch Screen Entertainment includes GPS navigation capabilities that appears.

This is definitely worth every ringgit of RM69, 990 price tag!