New Proton Exora Turbo Duo from Indonesia

Having had time to feel the sensation directly in Shah Alam, Malaysia, last July, finally PT Proton Edar Indonesia (PEI) has launched two new products at the same time Exora Prime and Bold Hi-Line Proton Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, today (8.11.2012 ). Both new variant is priced Rp248 million and Rp258 million on the road in Jakarta.

The main advantages are two Hi-Line Exora Bold and Prime was the energy that is equivalent to but more efficient 2000cc engine. "Additional power is available when needed such as when overtaking or accelerating like the concept of pay as you go," comments Gunther Schrez, Persdir PEI on the sidelines of the launch.

Specifications Campro Turbo engine is 1,600 cc, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve VVT-powered 138 hp@5.000 Nm@2.000-4.000 rpm and 205 rpm. CVT transmission with ratios appropriate skills all driving conditions.

Exora's second appearance looks more refreshed thanks to front and rear bumper design new and more sporty. Mirrors can be folded with just a push of a button and is now equipped to maximize disk disc brakes two rear wheels.

So is the interior, leather upholstery in two colors (two-tone) has improved the quality of the cabin. To help the driver, provided the LCD screen on the center mirror to view rear camera parking time. Both models also have a safety feature standard Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and dual air bags for driver and front passenger.

The difference between the Prime and the Bold High-Line over the luxury features such as seat passenger captain seats to the middle and a few touches of color combinations on the rim, garnish doors and several other points.

Mitsubishi Able to Survive in the U.S. Sure

Step Suzuki announced its bankruptcy in the United States will not be followed by other Japanese principal, which Mitsubishi is also difficult to sell the car in the country. Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko confirmed its commitment to continue its business in the automobile market in the world number two.

"We have no intention whatsoever retreat from the United States, one of the most important markets in the world," said Masuko told Autonews (06/11/2012).

As of October this year, Mitsubishi has decreased enough, ie 29 per cent or just sell 50 103 units. Mitsubishi's market share shrank 0.4 percent lived from 0.7 in the previous year. The condition is inversely proportional of the total car market in the United States were up 14 percent in the first ten months of this year. Mitsubishi had experienced its heyday in the land of Uncle Sam highest selling 345,111 units in 2002.

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Masuko believe the decline in U.S. sales this year due to Mitsubishi's decision to stop selling some models in the United States, the Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Galant and Endeavor. Until the end of this fiscal year (ending March 2013) Mitsubishi hopes to achieve sales target of 55,000 units. Next year, Masuko targeting sales rose to 80,000 units.

One effort to increase sales is to launch new models such as the Outlander July next year which is marketed and manufactured in North American assembly facility with a capacity of 50,000 units per year.

Masuko added that Mitsubishi intends to encourage the sale proceeds of its plant in Illinois to 70,000 units per year. Especially for the Russian market, Latin America and the Middle East.

New Nissan GT-R Project Continues

Late July, reportedly Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has not given the green light around the presence of the latest generation GT-R, R36 and the new estimated 2018. He said he will be sure to produce a sports sedan that can reap benefits, although on a small scale. Since its launch in Japan in December 2007 and globally in 2009, the R35 has sold 5914 units. Unfortunately, this year's sales weakened with the acquisition of 583 units.

Another issue pullback R36 production delays Kazutoshi Mizuno, Chief Technician R35. "The news is not true, we are still continuing to develop the GT-R project," said Mizuno KompasOtomotif when met last weekend in Sendai, Japan. He offers, there are many new things that will be implemented to attract more fans of the GT-R.

When asked more specifically about the updates on the GT-R R-36, Mizuno just smile. Especially when pressed brings the possibility that hybrid technology has also pursuing the efficiency and emissions standards is gradually increasing. Even back when asked about the illustrations that had appeared in cyberspace he also declined to comment. "We definitely give the best to the consumer, what kind of shape just wait," he said, smiling again.

Of illustration who had described the new model appears to have a more frightening. More swooping hood and no grille. Air enters the engine room through a vent in the middle of the bumper. More slanted headlights, followed the curve of the body and sloping roof to support the sector more aerodynamic. Rear fender looks are still using the old molds to maintain the typical GT-R, but slightly larger wings.