Chevrolet will Production Spin MPV in Indonesia

Indonesia is increasingly becoming a target of the investment world's automotive manufacturers. After Honda Motor Company, General Motors now turn would assemble cheap cars in Indonesia.

As quoted by Antara news agency, General Motors will assemble a small passenger car (low MPV) Chevrolet Spin in Pondok Ungu factory in Bekasi West Java in 2013. In the company's annual meeting in Detroit the United States, Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, Dan Akerson, said it would pour investments worth U.S. $ 150 million or around IDR 1.4 trillion to open a new assembly facilities covering an area of 11 hectares. This plant has a production capacity of 40 thousand units per year and absorb 800 workers. 

Martin Apfel, President of General Motors Southeast Asia, said that Indonesia became the first country in the world's production quota assigned to the all-new Chevrolet Spin. "Chevrolet Spin vehicles will be the pride of Indonesia," he said, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. 

Chevrolet Spin is small MPV the only one that offers a six-speed automatic transmission. The car that has a capacity of five to seven seats it offers the flexibility of handling like a coupe, the ability to transport goods in bulk and economical use of fuel. Although not mention the estimated selling price, Apfel said it would establish Spin at an affordable price.

Previous investment to manufacture low-cost car by Honda Motor Co. disbursed. Through PT Honda Prospect Motor, an investment fund to be made to reach U.S. $ 329 million to build a factory in the industrial area Mitrakarawang, West Java. According to the President of Honda Motor Co. Asia, Hiroshi Kobayashi, the new plant to boost production capacity of 60 thousand units per year to 180 thousand units.

"Honda will make Indonesia as one of the main factory in addition to Thailand and India," he said on March 15, 2012.

The factory area of ​​95 hectares will produce new models of Honda, among MPV and hatchback Brio. The car is claimed to have a local component content of 80 percent is going to priced at Rp 150 million.

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Transformers of the Honda CBR 250

The love of a movie is often the inspiration for the modification of the vehicle. So also with Raymond Suyanto (35), the owner of this 2011 Honda CBR 250. Because he is very fans with Bumblebee, one of the characters based robot Chevrolet Camaro in Transformers the movie, he was willing to totally change his favorite type of motor sport. As a result, the CBR was originally black was replaced with a Yellow Akkitisak of Spies Hacker.

Indeed, there is no replacement to the extreme on the body and only with an added rear seat cover from the BMS. But that makes the Japanese bike look more impressive futuristic because there is the addition of graphics on the fairing and rear body. Then, replacement headlights with Projector Demon with angel eyes style that generates 7 colors as the eye of the CBR and do not miss the minimalist LED turn signal.

So, the appearance is reinforced by the use of X-Race aftermarket products that have a titanium gold accents and so futuristic. Starting from the cylinder frame, engine cover, rear skid (like in MotoGP), footstep, screw the oil cap, bolt body and soft caliper adjuster. "It's a fresh concept and is still rare in the style of robotic motor sport, especially of color selection itself is so unique," said Ari, modifiers BMS (Baru Motor Sport = New Motor Sport).

In order for this sportbike can stand firm and consistent with the concept promoted, up-grade of the legs was performed. Started on the suspension fork to use CBR 1000 and the swing arm of the CBR 600. Then, to obtain a more agile handling, the wheel was put on the CBR 600 that has been painted yellow. "Be complete CBR 250 new members Transformers, but just make robots that I have not been able to, "joked the man smacking it.

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Jupiter Z Contek with Yamaha M1 Rossi Appearance

Yamaha M1 Valentino Rossi used the first time in the Fiat Yamaha team is still the benchmark Daenk Ade (25), a man from Makasar. A love that is poured on a motorcycle Yamaha Jupiter Z output 2009. To that end, he submitted a modification to the Tauco Costum Builder Academy (TCBA) on the Bilangan Kebagusan Raya, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta.

This is a groundbreaking work in the automotive field. Word of the plate to change the figure of the art Yamaha duck. Starting from the front fender to adopt the style of M1 install "fairing" and still retain the original headlamps. Back, a total change with a single saddle plus a pointed tail with LED stop lamp cap.

"Although the whole body has changed, remains in the gas tank under the seat. Position, not moved, but I slide the lid slightly to the back so you can easily reach it," said Topo Goedel Atmodjo, a modifier and skipper TCBA.

The legs are also camouflaged to look strong and brave like the MotoGP motorcycle. The suspension of this motorcycle was a monosok faces but use the standard swing arm that is covered. Front forks remain standard but made ​​like up-side down with a given coating.

Finally, in order to position the rider just like riding a sport moge, mounted Suzuki GSX 400 foot step and sport handlebars Kwangen. Yamaha Jupiter Z appearance is more similar M1 patches of various stickers sponsor!

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Evoque Horus with a Touch of German

This is the Range Rover Evoque Horus is the result of Germany's claim home modifications, Loder 1899. "Evoque Horus " was taken from the name of one of the oldest gods in ancient Egypt. Changes made ​​on the exterior and engine, although it also offered a kit to boost power SD4 turbo diesel engine 2.2 liter 190 PS only.

As a Result, the crossover from the UK is given a touch of German style. Ranging from wide body kit consisting of front and rear apron together with the new diffuser, rocker panels and rear spoiler. Including a large fenders on all four wheels to offset the use of 23-inch rims wrapped in Michelin Sport 315/35R23 tires. The car body appear more muscular after the height of the suspension lowered.

With the use of tires for it, means the standard maximum power of 190 PS is shrinking. To boost the heart pacemaker SD4, Loder 1899 kit add on certain components. The result, boosted power to 220 PS, as well as 420Nm of torque initially increased to 500 Nm. That way, the speed was increased from 195 kph to 210 kph.

When Evoque Horus pursued accelerate from 0-100 kph 8.2 seconds. That means, 0.3 seconds faster than regular SD4. For all Loder1899 complete package including a power kit Evoque SD4, priced at 12 047 Euros, or approximately USD 15673.

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