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Pune, India – luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover to open assembly plant in India. The factory is located in Pune, Maharashtra India will assemble the Land Rover Freelander 2 in the form of Complete Knock Down (CKD).

As reported by the official Land Rover site, the construction of this plant can be realized as a result of Tata Motors’ acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover on 2 years ago.

“The construction of this plant is a significant step for our Indian market. The opening of the plant showed the close cooperation between the parent company of the Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover,” said Carl-Peter Forster, Chief Executive Officer and MD of Tata Motors.

Freelander 2 will be available in two variants namely the SE TD4 HSE Automatic Automatic and SD4. There price is priced starting Rs 33.89 lakh approximately 640 million rupiah.

In Indonesia, the Pajero Sport fully imported from Thailand. In contrast to Bangladesh, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport will produce locally there. Nikkei newspaper and quoted by Reuters, said the Pajero Sport will be manufactured at the Mitsubishi plant in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Mitsubishi will cooperate with Progoti Industries Ltd., a company owned by the Bangladesh government has partnered with Mitsubishi since the late 1970s. Bangladesh’s company so far has been a long time to assemble the Pajero models under the guidance of Japanese technicians.

Nikkei reported, spare parts will be SUVs imported from Thailand. In addition to making Pajero Sport, Mitsubishi is also seeking the possibility to work on Mitsubishi sedans there.

Although classified as a poor country, Bangladesh, including countries with high economic growth which is 6 percent. Car market is still small, but has a high potential considering the total population of 150 million. Mitsubishi sales there were up 55 percent to 1,800 units in 2010.

Jakarta – Mercedes-Benz car sales target lowered luxurious S-Class sedans this year. Mercedes Benz target is able to sell up to 350 units of S Series in 2011. Until now it is 100 units sold.
Target set by Mercedes Benz S series this year has decreased compared to 2010 and which reached 464 units.

“350 units that include, Series S 350L reached 210 units, S 500L reached 30 units and S-series 300 remaining to reach 110 units. And hopefully all of that can be achieved.”
Mercedes-Benz Indonesia had sold the vehicle up to 1619 units by June 2011 or the first half of this for the whole model.

“But to our total sales in all models has increased 5 percent, where from 3589 units in 2010 and our target is reached 3700-3800 units this year.”

“And this indicates the current situation is still positive, in the first half alone remained 60 percent market share. And the most popular is the C-Class and E-Class.”

WATCH THE CONDITION OF RAIL!
Treatment is quite simple sliding doors, but by no means be underestimated.

One reason manufacturers choose the sliding door to the MPV they make is the ease of access to the cabin. The mechanism of the door itself, can be electrically or manually. The door has a series of components that are not as complex machines. However, as usage and age, these devices also need treatment.

“The important thing is to maintain the cleanliness of the rails and bearings. Usually, the main cause comes from the breakdown of the door because of conditions that are less clean, so rusty. “Basically, the door is designed for low maintenance. Therefore, treatment is fairly easy and can be done alone. ”
For that, for those who have cars with sliding doors, the following guidelines can keep the door remains excellent condition. Also provide cleaning fluid, grease, and rags.

1. Note the conditon of the rails. Use a clean towel that has been sprayed cleaning fluid (lubricating spray) to remove residual dirt and grease.
2. Having cleared the rails, the rails spread with a paste containing paraffin oil (avoid that contain oil, because it will facilitate the dust).
3. Forward backing the door a few moments. When the door sound noisy, the bearing are less lubrication.
4. Clean up all bearing connected to the rail.
5. The mechanism of the sliding door is designed to be easily closed shortly after the handle is operated. So, do not take much energy to move it. If too much slam, a hook mechanism could be short-lived.

JAKARTA – PT Mercedes Benz Indonesia introduced two new variants of the S-Class luxury sedan tech CGI engine more performance but still economical.

Engine embedded in the new S-Class is in contrast with previous models of non-CGI. Thanks to the presence of direct fuel injection technology that has multiple third-generation multi-injection and spark is able to reduce exhaust emissions by 24% and performance increases up to 12% on V6 and V8 engines configured.

In the model S 350 CGI, new V6 engine change angle from 90 degrees to 60 degrees. In addition, the 3498 cc engine is capable of burst power 306 hp, up 12.5% ​​from 227 hp and a 5.7% increase in torque to 370 Nm (previously 350 Nm). and consumption of 13.2 kpl bbmnya able engraved.

While the CGI model S 500 with a V8 engine, 4663 cc, bi-turbo charging capacity is decreased justu cylinder (non-CGI 5461 cc), but able to jump-start power up to 12% from 338 hp to 435 hp. And peak torque jumped to 700 Nm (previously 530 Nm). No wonder the acceleration 0-100 kph in 5 seconds. Although large-capacity, fuel consumption was still efficient, 10.8 kpl.

S-Class CGI are locally produced by Mercedes Benz Indonesia. S 350 CGI sold USD 2.019 billion and S 500 CGI sold USD 2.699 billion in off-the road conditions. While the sales target is 350 units by the close of 2011.

JAKARTA – Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI) announced record second quarter with total sales of 2318 units during the period April to June 2011. This achievement shows an increase of 72% over the same period the previous year (1347 units).

This figure also means that the MMI has sold as many as 3997 units of cars during the first half of 2011. June 2011 is also the third consecutive monthly record sales of Mazda. In that month, Mazda’s sales increased approximately 21% of the number 777 in the previous month to 935 units.

Mazda2 sales rose 56% this year, thus achieving record sales of 1480 units (948 units of the numbers in the same period in 2010). Meanwhile, the sale of other mainstay products of BT-50 pickup trucks rose three-fold with a total of 679 units, up 228% from 207 units in the same period a year earlier.

PT AI-Peugeot introduced the Peugeot RCZ sports coupe with 2+2 configuration. Design of this sporty coupe designed as an exclusive vehicle, special and capable of emitting driving pleasure.

RCZ has a glass roof of the combination of front-rear and two aluminum arches that provide a distinctive feature called “double-bubble”. There is another uniqueness of the exterior RCZ, an active rear spoiler that can be arranged two positions according to the speed of the car. The first position is open 9 degrees at speeds over 85 kph and a second position at 34 degrees at speeds over 155 kph.

RCZ interior design of the passenger and driver’s position in shades of luxury and style. Remarkably, the dashboard design has a sleek and high-quality materials. Peugeot provide convenience features include: dual zone air conditioning, heated leather seats, audio system and several other RD4/MP3/CD.
RCZ only offered in EP6CDT Turbo petrol engine, 1598 cc, this machine is also similar to the Peugeot 3008 and capable of burst power 156 hp and 240 Nm of torque. RCZ equipped with automatic transmission only, and has a fuel consumption of 14.7 kpl and CO2 emissions of 168 g/km.

Peugeot RCZ Indonesia marketed in two types Premium and Sport. Highest variants Special in Sport, Vision color Black differentiated on the roof, bumpers, mirrors and home. The selling price of off-the road in Jakarta is Rp 689 million for type Sport and Rp 657 million for type Premium.

Every purchase includes the Peugeot RCZ Maintenance Package for 5 years/60.000 km. Even during the show Indonesia International Motor Show 19th on July 23 to 31 will be also held events such as the RCZ associated photo contest, lucky draw, as well as packages with 0% interest loans and direct an attractive prize.