New Honda Freed Model

Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) on Tuesday (8/5) launches New Honda Freed. Available in A, S and E, the latest model shows the changes in exterior and interior is more stylish, as well as the addition of features supporting the ride comfort, at an affordable price. Type A is priced at USD 210 million, less than Rp 10 million when the variant was introduced in October 2011. Type S is also cheaper fell to $ 230.5 million. While type E remains Rp 261 million. Everything is in a condition on the road in Jakarta.

Exterior display front grille, headlights, front bumper, alloy wheels, new garnishes and license a new taillight. Interior dashboard displays new colors, new video audio device, multi-layered color meter cluster of new, full fabric seats, arm rest in the second row seats, and seat adjustment on the driver's seat. Every purchase of type S and E, with prizes directly V-Kool window film. E equipped with a special type of audio system A / V 6.1-inch touch screen equipped with DVD, USB for iPod and iPhone plus Bluetooth.

New Honda Freed is still using a 1.5-liter i-VTEC-powered 118 ps; safety features ABS brakes, EBD and BA, as well as of two airbags, seat belts, GCON + ACE body structure, as well as security features anti-theft immobilizer and alarm system.

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Hybrid Cars view in Indonesia

Indonesian Automotive Industry Association supports government measures to provide tax incentives such as duty and luxury tax for the development of hybrid cars. This incentive is important to suppress the price of the car that still relatively more expensive than conventional cars.

"Yes (tax and luxury tax duty is necessary)," said Chairman of the I association said Jongkie D Sugiarto when contacted by Tempo, Thursday, May 10, 2012.

This incentive is needed, said Jongkie that car prices will be cheaper so that the public interest to buy. "For the price attractive," he said. According to him, development must be supported because the car is more fuel efficient.

Previously, the government will soon finalize the design of incentives for the development of hybrid cars. Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa said, one of the incentives are tax breaks for automotive manufacturers who produce variants of the vehicle.

"The government will provide tax incentives on duty (import duty) or luxury tax (value added tax luxury / luxury sales)," he said yesterday.

According to Hatta, the provision of incentives is in line with government efforts to conserve fuel and energy supply switch to the source other than fossil fuels. Although not said when the facility will be given, it ensures the government will enforce it as soon as possible.

"Incentives are the way the growth of hybrid automotive industry in Indonesia," he said Wednesday.

Hybrid cars are the type of vehicle that uses two energy sources, namely fossil fuels and electricity. But the fuel utilization ratio is smaller because only used as a lighter machine.

Moreover, the machine is driven by electrical energy. Currently the sole agent (ATPM) vehicles in Indonesia is still importing hybrid cars from several producing countries.

The price is quite expensive, at over USD 500 million. For one thing, the government imposes a 40 percent import duties and luxury sales by 20-70 percent, both for import cars (CBU) or separated (CKD).

In the near future, car manufacturers produce cars in Indonesia will this car. The signal came Tuesday night, when PT Toyota Astra Motor - Toyota car manufacturers in Indonesia - showcased two hybrids in the presence of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, which is one unit and one unit of Toyota Camry Toyota Prius.

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Porsche 911 Front view wrapped in gold

Whereas in the past much of the Middle East conglomerate obsessed vehicle wrapped with gold, now began to spread the rich people from Russia. One was like the Porsche 911, although it eventually sportcar sale by owner and want to display at the dealership. The German sportcar, as reported Autoguide as the work of the distinguished Russian artist, Denis Simachev.

The entire car body is plated gold weighing 20 kg that resemble gold bars. Surprisingly, the interior is not there any gold, even more simply appear wrapped in black leather, and embroidered the name of home modifications on the consciousness of the head and a set of carpet in shades of gold.

Other changes, exhaust replaced with aftermarket products from Gemballa, from Brembo brake kit, and a set of TechArt wheels. Overall, the cost to do all this have to spend 330 000 Euros or about $ 4 billion.

Somewhat surprisingly, the vehicle is sold only 1.8 million rubles or about USD 500 million. That means less than the standard price of a Porsche 911 61 000 U.S. dollars (USD 561 million). Do not hurt, if there is interest but funding is not sufficient because the price is very cheap.

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Pedal set ClubSport V2

Virtual racing enthusiasts who want to find a more realistic experience again, FANATEC introduced its newest product, the ClubSport V2. This new product in the form of a set of pedals are claimed to create a virtual racing game on the computer, Xbox or PS3 is getting closer to reality. No less interesting, the price is affordable.

To give the sensation, FANATEC make the brake pedal with oil damper is able to produce conditions close to real driving conditions. Way, gamers have to change the pedal force to replace the brake pedal pressure is made ​​of silicone oil with different viscosities plus change the damper. Also realistic experience gained on the clutch pedal can also be set in accordance with the wishes gamer.Set

Tersebuit pedal set is used to play on Xbox, PS3 and PC and sold denagn price 250 U.S. dollars, or about $ 2 million. To gain can be booked through www.fanatec.de.

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Electric Motorcycle concept, from Superbike Up "Naked Bike"

Last Wednesday (25), several electric motorcycle concept future are displayed. Now, there are 5 other designer showing his work as a solution to face the future when oil reserves are dwindling and prices continue to soar. Although the unique design, but the requirements of environmentally friendly, safe and comfortable remains a major concern. This is the concept that;

6. Amplio (Sebastian Tymoczko)

The concept is claimed to be very practical because it can be replaced when the battery runs out, while the empty refilled again. Batteries for electric horse is more than one, and save energy by 10 kWh placed on a lightweight aluminum shelves. Besides, this bike will be equipped with a regenerative braking system real, and then synchronize the AC motor and ergonomic seating.

7. Audi EB1 (Juan Sebastian Orozco Herrera)

Audi EB1 may seem strange but this is an electric motorcycle extreme style best. Iron horse that produces zero emissions levels driven by the motor 42 kW and can generate power by 57 PS. Results were obtained from the lithium-ion cell battery 48 V, 22ah. EB1 is equipped with OLED screen, mono-shock suspension, and front and rear light OLED.

8. Voltra (Dan Anderson)

Voltra a naked bike concept that low and integrates with the machine positions the swinging arm, and can be separated. Then the chair once the tail is placed together with the subframe. To maintain a sleek appearance of the battery is hidden in the belly of the motor.

9. Abarth NGR (Rob Thornham)

This electric motorcycle concept was created as a successor to conventional bikes. The designer makes denngan lightweight materials, tech hubless and aerodynamic body. In this design there is a strategic air ducts to cool the battery system. Then there are other features of helmets for heads-up display that provides performance data for the rider.

10. Shavit (Eyal Melnick)

This electric motorcycle comes with a unique seat design, which makes the riding position a little straighter when riding this electric. The position of the chair can be changed simply by pressing the button and did not stop there footstep and handlebars are also adjustable position. To maintain the minimalist design of the fuel tank is removed, then replaced with a great chassis.

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