Mercedes-Benz, First Quarter 2010 Sales Dominance

Mercedes-Benz has established itself as a premium brand leaders in Indonesia. Until March 2010 PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia managed to master the retail sales of premium passenger car segment by 68 percent to 847 units.

Total retail sales for the month of March increased 44 percent over the same period last year, which reached 590 units. With the achievement of these sales, the Mercedes-Benz has closed the first quarter of calendar 2010 with honors.

"Last year the Indonesian market a little shaken the global financial crisis, but we actually accomplish with the number of sales in 2009 exceeded the level in previous years. This year we have done a better acceleration, achievement of the first quarter in the year 2010 signifies the increasing consumer confidence that the Mercedes-Benz Indonesia is the best premium brands, "said President Director of PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia Rudi Borgenheimer.

The biggest contributor to sales of Mercedes-Benz during March 2010 ditujukkan by all sedan model line-up, both the C-Class, E-Class, and the New Generation S-Class. C-Class to be introduced into the Indonesian market since July 2007, in the first three months of 2010 led the mid-luxury sedan segment with market share has reached 69.2 percent or 303 units.

In the high-class luxury sedan, Mercedes-Benz came down with New E-Class models higher-tech, full performance, and fuel-efficient rivals far behind. Up to March 2010 New E-Class were able to sell in retail as much as 402 units or 88.2 percent market share, up 106% over the same period of 2009 (195 units).

A very exciting achievement was also demonstrated by the performance of retail sales model S-Class New Generation which came down in the upper segment luxury sedan. In the midst of aggressive competitors, the New Generation S-Class remains unshakable stand out as leaders of large-class luxury sedan with sales up to March 2010 reached 100 units or 69.9 percent market share. In total during the first three months of 2010 the New Generation S-Class sales increase of 92% over the same period the previous year.

Mrecedes successful premium-Benz sedans in Indonesia is not just through their achievements in retail sales. Indonesia Autocar magazine also has recognized the benefits of sedans, Mercedes-Benz by giving Autocar Readers Award in 2010 to C-Class, E-Class and S-Class last week.

"The success of Mercedes-Benz maintained its dominance in the premium sedan segment can not be separated from the advantages provided by our products. CGI technology that we began to introduce Indonesia to the poorer consumers get high appreciation, "said Rudi Borgenheimer.

In addition, the successful Mercedes-Benz to increase during the first quarter 2010 growth is also a role of the prime-Benz Meredes services to their customers in the country. Until now, Mercedes-Benz premium brand that has become the official network of the largest with 19 dealers and workshops spread across Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.

"Mercedes-Benz is committed to always trying to improve the quality of service to all customers in Indonesia. Every year we conduct assessment services and network facilities of global standards that Mercedes-Benz high, "said Rudi Borgenheimer.

She also added, "Trust is provided by our loyal customers for our products and services must be aligned with innovation, imagination, efficiency and quality of our products and services. This is something that we hold firm for this and we will continue to maintain until onwards.

Toyota duplicate Lexus SUV problems

Toyota Motor Corp(7203.T) confirmed results of a Consumer Reports test revealing a handling problem in a Lexus sport utility vehicle and sales will not resume until it is fixed, the automaker said on Friday.

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Separately, U.S. Congressional investigators sought more information about the review of electronic throttles by the automaker and its consult on the matter as part of a broader review this year of unintended acceleration.

Energy and Commerce Committee lawmakers scheduled a May 6 hearing and asked that Toyota U.S. sales chief Jim Lentz testify. Lentz appeared before the panel in February.

Both developments and news of a voluntary recall in the United States and Canada of 870,000 Sienna mini vans for a cold-weather corrosion risk came ahead of Monday's deadline for Toyota to decide whether to appeal a proposed $16.4 million Transportation Department fine.

U.S. safety regulators alleged earlier this month that Toyota knowingly hid information from regulators and violated regulations by delaying a recall in January for gas pedals that would not spring back as designed.

Toyota has said it had done a poor job of communicating before its recalls, and has taken steps to address the problem.

The latest safety issues come as Toyota is trying to repair its image for quality and reliability in the United States following massive recalls, congressional and regulatory investigations, and a flood of new lawsuits.

Toyota shares fell less than 1 percent on Friday in New York to $79.37.

Toyota halted U.S. sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 luxury SUV on Tuesday and stopped production overall after Consumer Reports warned of a rollover risk and issued a rare warning advising consumers not to buy it.

Road handling tests by the magazine published by Consumers Union found that vehicle's rear end could slide out in a tight turn.

Lexus spokesman Bill Kwong said in a statement that "our engineers in Japan replicated the driving procedure and have duplicated the Consumer Reports result."

Toyota was "evaluating potential remedies" and it was too early to determine the timing of any repairs, Kwong said.

He added that sales will remain suspended until the company is confident the issue is resolved.

David Strickland, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said on Thursday the agency would conduct its own tests on the Lexus used by Consumer Reports and on others of the same model.

Strickland applauded Toyota's handling of the warning on the Lexus SUV, which is a departure from the stiff criticism from regulators and lawmakers over how the company managed recent recalls.

Toyota recalled more than 6 million cars and trucks in the United States across its product line in October 2009 and in January for unintended acceleration linked to the "sticky pedal" problem and for floor mats that can trap the accelerator.

NHTSA engineers are in the midst of another review to address lingering questions about whether there are possible software or other electronic glitches in Toyota throttles and whether they could be behind consumer complaints of unintended acceleration.

U.S. safety investigators have never found any problems with the Toyota throttle systems, but lawmakers, safety advocates and others have questioned whether investigations over the years were thorough enough.

Preliminary work by Toyota engineering consultant Exponent (EXPO.O) showed no problems with the throttles, Toyota has said. The automaker has also said its internal reviews over the years have found that the system is sound.

Congress wants more answers, however.

In a letters on Friday to Toyota's Lentz and Exponent officials, Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Bart Stupak sought contracts, correspondence, reports and analysis related to Exponent's work for Toyota.

Toyota said in a statement it is "more than willing to meet with the committee and discuss" electronic throttle testing and steps to improve quality assurance.

Waxman and Stupak took issue with Toyota's conclusion in March that it had rigorously examined its throttle systems and found no problems.

2010 Hamann Conqueror II Ambit Rover Sport

2010 Hamann Conqueror II Ambit Rover Sport

Hamann-Motorsport, Laupheim-based aggregation accepted for affluence car adjustment specialist exclusive, afresh presented Conqueror II Hamann Ambit Rover Sport. With Conqueror II, Ambit Rover Action Supercharged V8 5.0-reaching advance of the agent 60 hp / 37 kW, to access the achievement of the alternation 510 hp / 375 kW to 560 hp / 412 kW at 6500 rpm Simultaneously, the best torque is additionally added by 60 Nm to 685 the ambit of 2500 Nm at speeds up to 5500 min rpmU /.

Hamann offers a alternation of autogenous accessories with black-anodized aluminum accumulated with the appliance of carbon, pedals and bottom rests are fabricated of carbon fiber, a cossack mat breeding with adorning stitches and abstract logo for Hamann Ambit Rover Sport. To highlight the set of aerodynamic and sporty, adapted Hamann Ambit Rover Action with accession extensions are fabricated of failing blended materials, apparatus tailored appearance advanced bonanza with four chip LED daytime active lights and carbon hood, and Hamann action bankrupt arrangement with stainless animate aqueduct end end bankrupt and four that can be optionally adapted with metal catalysts, action centermost assorted and aqueduct set.

To wheel, Hamann offers a ample array of designs and sizes, such as wheels, one allotment alleged Forged anodized different admeasurement 23 inches. Hamann recommends a aggregate of tires for the advanced auto and rear axles is 11 × 23 inches with tires barometer 315/25 r23. In addition, Hamann additionally offers a kit which lowers the centermost of force bargain by 40 millimeters II Conqueror in advanced and 30 millimeters in the rear axle.

2010 Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept

It's all about the anniversaries up actuality in Geneva. Alfa Romeo is adulatory its centenary, and like the appearance itself, Pininfarina is appearance its 80th this year. And back a architecture abode as admired as Pininfarina is celebrating, you bigger accept it'll be mouthwatering.

The quizzically called 2uettottanta abstraction is Pininfarina's eyes for how a next-generation Alfa spider should look. And we can't advice but agree. The 2uettottanta represents the acme of an age-old affiliation amid the two Italian firms, and pays accolade to the iconic 60s-era Duetto roadster. Power is (theoretically, at least) provided by a bashful 1.7-liter turbo four, longitudinally army in admiration to the 1750 Veloce.

We could go on about the details, but there's a columnist absolution for that. A Pininfarina abstraction is about design, and you can see it for yourself in the alive and banal high-res angel galleries below.

2010 Edo Competition Aston Martin DBS Specification

The 510-hp V12 agent of the Aston Martin DBS is already a actual absorbing aerialist acceptance the auto to go from 0-62 mph in 4.3 abnormal with a top acceleration of 191 mph. Well, there are a few out there that accept a little jump in the ability of the V12 can accomplish for a bigger DBS and those few are alleged edo Competition.

After some ECU modifications and software recalibration, the 6.0L V12 of the DBS pushes 550-hp with a best torque of 442 lb-ft. That allows the edo Competition Aston Martin DBS to go from 0-62 mph in 4.1 abnormal with a top acceleration of 199 mph. Other achievement acceptable appearance accommodate a high-performance stainless animate bankrupt system, a sports abeyance arrangement and abundant more.

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Of advance you can aces from a array of exoteric and autogenous modifications including edo Competition 21-inch atramentous auto captivated in a set of Continental tires in the afterward dimensions: 255/ 30 ZR 21 (front), 295/ 25 ZR 21 (rear).

2010 BF-performance Lamborghini Gallardo GT600 Review

The added alone Gallardo LP560-4: BF-performance turns the Lamborghini into the GT600

•Entirely new aerodynamics kit fabricated of carbon

•Wing doors for the appropriate appearance

•If adapted the Gallardo can be able with rear-wheel drive

•Engineer architecture with carbon in alternative colour

In the Swiss burghal Zug, accomplishment has a altered acceptation than in the Italian boondocks Sant’Agata Bolognese. While Lamborghini is annoyed with the Gallardo LP560-4, the Swiss accept college demands – at atomic the engineers at BF-performance. For them, the Gallardo is too innocent and neither activating nor alone enough. Therefore, they about-face both the Coupé and additionally the Spyder into the GT600 which has a stronger performance, added aplomb and looks added aggressive.

The aesthetic actualization anon catches the eye with the new aerodynamics kit which BF-performance produces absolutely in carbon. The busy processing of this high-performance actual combines acutely ablaze weight with absolute durability. This allows the Lamborghini specialist to apparatus an optimised aerodynamics concept.

At the front, this shows in abundant air inlets of the abnormally developed advanced addle-brain which follows the actualization of the Lamborghini top archetypal Reventón. This way, BF-performance does not alone advance the active behaviour, but additionally gives the Gallardo a decidedly advancing actualization and an more animated look.

Geneva 2010 Pagani Zonda Tricolore Specification review

Any added time we would acquaint you that fleet dejected paint, chicken auto and a ablaze dejected autogenous would be a compound for disaster, but this is no accustomed car. Of course, Horacio Pagani could apparently acrylic his cars any blush aggregate he capital and we'd still anticipate it was awesome. The akin of detail in ceremony Zonda is extraordinary, and we never absence a adventitious to attending one over in abyss back we get the opportunity. Lucky for us, then, we stumbled on this Zonda at the Geneva Motor Show.

The accurate Zonda you see is the Tricolore, a appropriate copy fabricated to bless a fleet of the Italian air force called the Frecce Tricolori. The fleet is a affirmation aggregation composed of nine planes and is adulatory its 50th ceremony this year. The Tricolore is corrective to bout the squadron's planes, and the aftereffect is a stunningly admirable Zonda. You can analysis out all of the car's capacity in the high-res arcade below.

2010 TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster Specification

Just the Facts:

* Tesla's 2010 Tag Heuer Roadster larboard on a 12,000-mile alley cruise on Thursday.

* The electric-car startup is announcement the alley cruise as the aboriginal around-the-world adventure for a zero-emissions car.

* The different Tesla debuted beforehand this ages at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.

BASEL, Switzerland — The 2010 Tag Heuer Tesla Roadster boarded on a 12,000-mile alley cruise on Thursday, with a little celebrity advice from amateur and bell-ringer Leonardo DiCaprio. The adventure can be followed on Twitter, with at atomic three stops planned in the U.S. through October.

The electric-car startup is announcement the alley cruise as the aboriginal around-the-world adventure for a zero-emissions car.

The Tag Heuer Tesla Roadster, which boasts an abnormal berth advised about a wristwatch, debuted at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. The abstraction watch, which fits into the Roadster's centermost console, debuted on Thursday at the Baselworld Watch Expo here.

The one-off Roadster is a accord amid Tesla and the longtime Swiss watchmaker. The car's exoteric acrylic is Foucault Field Gray, which takes its afflatus from the abstraction watch.

Look for stops in Los Angeles July 29-30, a stop in Miami on August 19 and appearances in New York City September 2-5.

Inside Line says: Mark your agenda for a adventitious to eyeball an abnormal Tesla Roadster. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent

Unit 1850 Honda Acura Recall ZDX

Los Angeles-Honda pulled back (recall) 1850 Acura ZDX units produced from this year due to problems at the dashboard materials, Thursday (15 / 4).

Recall this is done to check the dashboard surface materials ZDX potentially reduce the performance of airbags during a crash. Until now, Honda has not yet received reports of accidents involving this issue.

ZSX Acura owners will be notified by mail later this month, but the owner ZDX can also contact the hotline number provided by Honda to get further clarification.

Peugeot 908 and Audi R10

Last year Audi has dominated in North America in the American Le Mans Series in particular in the P1 class. The team could do with a race car with a diesel engine. The team was so dominant that he won all the races in their class last season. Apart from the fact that the Audi R10 diesel race car that dominated the ALMS, also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

if I myself prefer a peugeot 908, how about you?

The dominance of the Audi on the track is about to be challenged by Peugeot. The latter, there was a diesel Peugeot 908 HDI to test in Sebring. These tests will give fans a look at what Peugeot Audi has in store for next season.

Last year, when tested for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Peugeot diesel car was faster than the Audi R10. But during the grueling endurance race, Audi has proved to be the best. It also came to the composers are undoubted pace in the American Le Mans Series.

Paddock Talk Zach Wenzel said that Audi used its dominant position in the last years 24 Hours of Le Mans as a standard for this year’s campaign. During the race, although the Peugeot has to be faster in the examination of the Audi R10 diesel cars beat the other ten rounds. This humiliating defeat could a fire under the French team have motor claims.

Wenzel said that the development of the 908 and its test is carried out in Sebring, to see how the R10 compared. “Even if Peugeot are not competing with Audi at Sebring, the main objective of the team 908 by Serge Saulnier’s done, a reference point on the pace of the R10 for the coming season, so winning that they can play a major battle to Wolfgang Ullrich and Audi in North America, “said Wenzel.

Both vehicles are operated with diesel fuel much in the promotion of diesel engines. In the U.S., where diesel engines could have been avoided, as Audi dominated in the American Le Mans Series with a diesel car equipped Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old car buff, that’s up in the Windy City has grown. It is the independence for a car magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his workshop.

Toyota Vios had been present

Jakarta - The presence of TRD Toyota Vios Vios be a starting point which is identical with the rise of low-cost sedan. TRD Vios are now theme grade Made To Impress Others, proving the Vios to be created for cars praised by people who saw it.

Vios Vios is still carrying the engine was still carrying the series 1NZ-FE engine, 1497 cc four cylinder 16 valve DOHC with VVT-i. Vios is able to achieve maximum power 109 hp at 6000 rpm and maximum torque 14.5 kgm at 4200 rpm. Significant changes occurred in the exterior and interior of the car that first appeared in 2003.

The new Vios sedan concept saloon offers the ultimate in luxury, comfort and safety. just look at the package changes made on the exterior side of such a new grille, new alloy wheel design is also more elegant rear lights and chrome license plate numbers that decorate the place. On the interior, a new pattern which is used fabric seat cover is also building a luxurious impression. Beige interior was warm and soft. Leather wrapped steering wheel also memberik softer impression.

From the side of safety, a lot of features that predicate 'first class', as revealed Marketing Communications Manager of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) Ahmad Rizal. Among the smart entry, smart start-stop, headlamp HID (High Intensity Discharge), which provides optimum illumination during the night journey and electronic throttle control system that set the throttle as efficiently as possible. There's also a back sonar technologies that are not owned competitors.

Meanwhile, the Vios TRD Sportivo, which uses the base Vios GA / T is now more sporty with an additional aero spoiler kit such as front and rear bumpers and side skirts. Plus a new audio system that is more sophisticated. However, the suspension system has not changed. This is to maintain a level of comfort Vios. Especially for those who want to replace the suspension of the TRD, TAM provide it separately. Vios TRD Sportivo continued its success and Fortuner TRD Yaris TRD. It is not possible all Toyota models will be equipped with TRD variant.

Mazda Recall Issued On 90000th compacts In Asia

It appears it isn’t just Toyota and Lexus getting all the bad press. Mazda too has come under fire following the announcement that it will recall more than 90,000 compact cars, mostly in Japan and China.
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The recall affects customers of the Mazda3 compact sedan and hatchback, currently the company’s most popular model, and includes those vehicles that were produced from January 2006 to March 2009.

The issue is in regards to an oil hose being placed too close to a radiator shroud panel, which because of friction when travelling on bumpy roads can cause the hose to leak.

"The company has received two cases of complaints due to the problem, both in China," a company spokesman revealed to the AFP. "No accident because of it has been reported."

Mazda is yet to confirm if the recall on its Mazda3 will lead to other markets, including the U.S. Stay tuned for an update.

The Corsa changes its name, now called Classic

In addition to changing its appearance, the new range of Chevrolet Corsa also renewed his name in Argentina: Classic will be called, a name that already has in Brazil a few years ago.

The car will be presented April 20 in Buenos Aires, where the changes will be made official: a new optical group, bumpers, grille, hood, trunk and door moldings. Inside the changes are minimal with some new details such as gear changes.

So far there have only known images of the four-door version of Brazil (photo), but in Argentina the whole family is amended, or the hatchback and the family will also receive the changes.

The units will be produced at the plant in Rosario, Santa Fe, and is expected to keep the 1.4-liter gasoline engine 92 hp using the current range and Agile

offering price of the Moselle in France has manufacturing facilities nano Europe

It seems Tata Nano will set the world record of a car which is there in the media spotlight the maximum number of times. Even though, Tata Motors has confirmed that Nano Europa is slated to hit the European shores by 2011, it has not announced whether the car would be locally manufactured or imported. Of late, a PTI has reported that the province of Moselle in France has indicated that it could lay a red carpet for the Indian automaker to make Nano Europa in their region.wow this is amazing

"Tata Motors should take a look at the Moselle province for establishing manufacturing and logistics units for Nano cars," Moselle Development Agency director General M David Malingrey told PTI on the sidelines of the JEC Composites Show. He also told PTI that the province also has lucrative business openings for major auto component makers as it is home to German firm Daimler's manufacturing unit for its popular urban two-seater small car 'Smart'.

It may be recalled that while unveiling the European version of Nano- christened as Nano Europa-at the 79th Geneva Auto Show, Tata Motors’ Ratan Tata (chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors) has said that the aforesaid car will be hitting the European market by 2011. However, the European version of what has been dubbed the people's car would be different from the one to be sold in India because it would have to meet different safety and emissions standards, Ratan Tata told reporters at the auto show. Sources on condition of anonymity have revealed that the Indian company will sell the Nano in Europe for 5,000 euros (US$6,316). It is widely believed that once Nano Europa gets launched, Tata Motors would leverage on the humungous distribution network of Italian auto giant, Fiat S.p.A.

With a length of 3.29 metres and width of 1.58 metres, the Tata Nano Europa continues to be stylishly petite but surprises with its spacious interior and generous leg space. The slightly longer wheelbase of 2.28 metres combines excellent space and manoeuvrability, further improving on the benchmark standard set by the Tata Nano. The enhanced spaciousness is complemented by redesigned interiors, marked by smooth curves and a high tech yet gentle feel.

To meet the driving needs of its target customers, the Tata Nano Europa will be powered by a 3-cylinder sporty all-aluminum MPFI engine matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and electric power steering. The gasoline engine will be class-leading, providing high fuel efficiency and low CO2 emission of less than 100 gm / km meeting the twin goals of being environmentally friendly and stylish – just like the Tata Nano.

The Tata Nano Europa meets all safety regulations. In addition to the all sheet-metal body, its energy absorbing design, use of advanced restraint systems, ABS, ESP and Air Bags will enhance passenger safety.

Just like the Tata Nano, the Tata Nano Europa incorporates exterior compactness with interior comfort and seeks to provide motorists the pleasure and utility of personal mobility combined with affordability and environment-friendliness, in a world where smaller, fuel-efficient cars are emerging as a preferred choice

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Lexus GX 460 is considered unsafe

Just several months ago, Toyota Motors Corp. had a recall of millions of their SUVs of various models due to a sticking gas pedal problem. This was followed by the incident of a runaway Toyota Prius who sped out of control because of the same gas pedal problem

what your responses about the Lexus GX 460?

Toyota has not gained back its reputation after these incidents when its new Lexus GX 460 got another negative feedback this time from Consumer Reports. Accordingly, the magazine rated the new 2010 Lexus GX 460 “Don’t Buy, Safety Risk” referring to the possibility of rollover accidents during sharp turns.

Toyota immediately ordered a temporary ’stop sale’ of these Lexus GX 460 2010 cars to conduct further investigations regarding this problem. According to the sales statistics, Toyota had about 6,000 Lexus GX 460’s that was sold since the car went on sale December of last year.

“We are taking the situation with the GX 460 very seriously and are determined to identify and correct the issue Consumer Reports identified,” Mark Templin, Lexus vice president and general manager, said in a statement.

I think Toyota need to make extra efforts to test their vehicles before selling it to public. They cannot afford another problem that would contribute to their current bad reputation.

Renewing Volkswagen Touran

The German brand launched its new range of MPV received cosmetic changes, mechanical and equipment. With a front similar to recent models of the company, will begin shipping in the Old Continent from next September.

The Volkswagen Touran MPV is a 5 or 7 seats that never came to Argentina and has just been refurbished by the company in Europe. The new line will begin shipping in September with cosmetic changes, new mechanical and equipment upgrades. Everything to keep fighting back to its rivals like the Citroen C4 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Renault Grand Scenic and Peugeot 3008, among others.

The main changes are in the front of where he adopted the new design trend this brand and models such as the Polo, Golf and Sharan VI. Inside the cabin there is a new steering wheel, instrument panel, center console and some commands

The five-seat variant has a trunk with a capacity of 695 liters, which can stretch up to 1989 with subsequent seats contested. For now, the company only said the seven-seat version with the back two rows refuted has a volume of 1,913 liters.

As for engines, will be available with three petrol engines and four diesel. The first is a 1.2 TSI (105 hp) and 1.4 TSI (140 or 170 hp), while the latter are 1.6 TDI (90 or 105 hp) and 2.0 (140 or 170 hp). The transmissions are manual or six-speed dual-clutch for the 170 hp gasoline engine and the two most powerful diesel.

It will have three trim levels: Trendline, Confortline and Highline. From the first fully air conditioning, audio system with CD and MP3 player, Electric windows and headlights with daytime running lights, among other things. The most complete variants may have dual zone climate control, sports seats, multifunction steering wheel and roof bars.

Beijing: so will the future MG

Less and less British, more ... China. Even the MG TF, the last bastion of the historic British brand, it seems next to fold. Compared to the voices that were chased in recent months about a possible retirement of the spiders' (former) trademark octagon, owned by SAIC, now the story seems to acquire greater substance.

We will know something more next April 25, the date of opening of the exhibition in Beijing. For the occasion, the Group noted that Chinese MG (and Rover) announced the presentation of a family of concepts that seem destined to take place over ten years of TF.

Have in common the theme of the project X210, and the basic features: compact size of sports cars, for two and a mid-engined, declined in coupe and spider.

Their names will be a revival of traditional MG. This will, in fact, the Midget, a spider with a canvas roof; the TF, a coupe-cabriolet is equipped with a roof structure similar to that recently proposed by Renault Wind, and the GT, a coupe shapes that recall , albeit distantly, some sporting a European production (Porsche Cayman, Audi TT).


As for the mechanics, which will be shared between the three versions in the coming days you will know if it is a direct derivation of the TF (the usual 1.8 DOHC 16-valve 135 hp with manual five-speed) or there will be more news tidbits.

According to the organization in fact too many blue cars circulating in Russia, and most of the time ignoring the traffic to the detriment of common drivers (in Italy CONI has proposed a cut for economic reasons). The protest action is the distribution of leaflets and stickers in more trafficked areas, accompanied by slogans such as "The servant of the people take off the sirens!" or "Megalki (flashing blue in Russian) are a disgrace for Russia."

In parallel, the Far send a letter to the institutions to demand the abolition of flashing for passenger cars supplied to the state structures, cars that are not clearly identifiable as belonging to officials of different ministries.


The protest in question stems from the widespread discontent among motorists for the sudden roadblocks and security risks whenever there is the passage of the blue car. According to Russian newspaper Vedomosti that in November 2009 had already launched online hunting with illegal flashing Megalka News website, the list of state structures that are entitled to the blue car in December 2006 amounted to 977 in Russia. Of these, at least on paper, 50 belong to the entourage of the President and 230 secret service (FSB).