0 BMW Sales Grow 25% in Indonesia

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BMW Group Indonesia reported that during the year 2011 to increase its sales 25%. During the year 2011, BMW was able to sell 1551 units while the MINI is able to sell 37 units. This success indicates that the demand for this classic-looking car in Indonesia is so huge.

"What we sent last year only 37 units, while the order of 100 units. So the rest will be sent in the first quarter of this year." said Helena Abidin, Corporate Communication Director of BMW Group Indonesia.

Of total sales, the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and X1 be the most in demand. For the X1 record 124% growth with total sales of 218 units. While the 5 Series sold over 429 units or grew by 30%. While the fate of the 3 Series in terms of sales growth did not like the 5 Series and X1, only 3% gain market share with total sales of 2011 as many as 544 units. With other words, BMW's best selling vehicle in the country is still dominated the play in the 3 Series compact sedan segment.

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0 2013 Porsche Boxster More Efficient And Powerful

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After introducing the 911 Carrera Cabriolet in Detroit Auto Show, Porsche also formally introduced the latest generation of Boxster. This is the answer for fans of this sports car manufacturer is curious about the latest generation of Boxster.

Unlike the two previous generations who have a similar exterior design with the 911 Carrera, Boxster third generation is now coming up with the outside view that is completely different and fresh. Front view with visible artistic form an oval main light house. Placement of a multilevel main lights, making this two-door car looks futuristic.

Daytime Running Lights LED lights in this car has a size slightly smaller than the 911 Carrera's. While the air dam forms picked from the latest generation 911 Carrera.

An elegant impression look on the back. The new shape rear lights will make it easier for anyone to recognize that this is the Boxster, 911 Carrera instead. Not only the brake lights are equipped with LEDs, but also the turn signal. While the location of the light back in the middle of the vehicle delivers a unique entity.

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The interior, Porsche offers a fixed menawrkan use of quality materials. His third wheel bolt comes with a new shape and comes with several important buttons for the driver. Other operating button, arranged beautifully in the center console.

Meanwhile, for the engine, you can choose two types based on the type of car, ie, the Boxster and Boxster S. To hold the Boxster line 6-cylinder engine capacity of 2700 cc and capable of producing 265 horsepower.

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While the Boxster S brings a capacity of 3400 cc engine that produces 315 hp power. You can choose to transmission 6-speed manual transmission or automatic double-clutch (PDK) with 7-speed.

By using the PDK transmission, Porsche Boxster menklaim capable of reaching speeds of 100 km / h in 5.4 seconds. Then for the Boxster S by using the same transmission can reach speeds of 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds.

This new Porsche Boxster will be released in the United States next summer.

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0 Ford Take Advantage of Recycled Plastic Bottle for Electric Car Seat

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Ford plans to use recycled plastic bottles from the trash auto show North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit and the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas on a seat in the Ford Focus Electric.

Detroit car manufacturer is finding a method to utilize recycled plastics used as material for polyester fiber manufacture of car seats. For this purpose, Ford took the cloth makers to integrate the use of plastic bottles from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into the seat material.

Ford aims to divert about 2 million plastic bottles from landfills to be used on cars like the Focus Electric which, according to the manufacturer will be the first to use the vehicle interior that is 100 percent of clean technology.

Ford has been looking for ways to cut carbon emissions through better materials derived from recycled or renewable materials since 2001, when Ford formed Biomaterials and Plastics Research team.

In 2007 Ford began using foam made from soy to the car seat on a Ford Mustang and Lincoln Navigator. And after that they make use of their material in components such as the deflector shield, cup holder inserts and carpet flooring.

October last year, Ford said it has reached an agreement with the Scotts Miracle-Gro to develop ways to use coconut husks to reinforce plastic materials.

A month later, Ford Focus Electric began to receive orders, which is a battery-electric vehicles Ford's first mass production is estimated to have a cruising range of 112 km for a single charge which is equivalent to Nissan Leaf.

However, Ford claims the Focus Electric only takes half to recharge using 240 volt voltage source compared with Leaf Nissan and Ford also brags his vehicle was equivalent to 42.5 km / liter with an EPA rating.

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