Toyota is Number One in the World

Toyota Motor Corp. announced it had sold 8.420 million vehicles globally in 2010. Sales of Toyota became the largest in the world since the last three years.

As reported by the Associated Press, Monday, January 24, 2011, Toyota is still thin lead of its main opponent, General Motors. And Toyota has hit a number of problems, especially large-scale withdrawal (recall) in North America.

Throughout last year, GM posted sales of 8.39 million units, far higher than 2009 sales of only 7.48 million units. "The race two giants seem increasingly tight," said Yasuaki Iwamoto, auto analyst at Okasan Securities Co. in Tokyo. "General Motors is going strong, and these signs of reappearance."

Toyota's global sales, including trucks owned by Hino Motors Ltd. and Daihatsu Motor Co.-owned cars were up 8 percent from 2009. The increase was driven by solid sales growth in China and other Asian countries.

Toyota Motor Corp. beat General Motors as the world's largest car maker in 2008. While GM's sales were the highest for nearly eight decades. However, finally GM is now called General Motors Co., loss and forcing the U.S. government to rescue him.

George Hansen, GM spokesman in Tokyo, minimize the importance of the world's greatest sales figures. "We do not focus on who is number one," he said. He claimed, General Motors has increased its sales more than double digits in five of the 10 major markets.

Sales in China surged 28.8 percent to 2.35 million vehicles. "Toyota on the contrary, in China only sold 846 thousand vehicles," said Hansen.

GM also has increased sales by 12.4 percent in the Russian market and 10.4 percent in Brazil. But in her home, in the U.S., GM's sales grew only 6.3 percent to 2.21 million vehicles.

However, for Toyota, the main thing is the number one selling. "Our goal is to become number one," said Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco.

Toyota, which developed rapidly after the great shocks to issue a recall done on a large scale in 2009. More than 10 million vehicles around the world drawn by reason of damage to the gas pedal, slippery floors, and harmful software.

Strength of Chevrolet Captiva

Strength of Chevrolet Captiva - Last weekend PT GM Autoworld Indonesia gave the opportunity for a journalist to try out the Chevrolet Captiva. Initially, almost all accounts, what's wrong with the car which carried off to Indonesia this July 7, 2007.

About 30 journalists were taken to A1 International Circuit in Lippo Village, Tangerang. Two new cars Captiva, red and silver, already available there. In the row in a single circuit. We were asked to pit these two cars in a straight line along the 200 meters.

On the first turn, we were given the opportunity to try out a red Chevrolet. Meanwhile, another friend, tried silver color. In early blow, more agile red Chevrolet Captiva. No doubt, the silver was left behind.

Out of curiosity, we asked exchange position. We rode the silver and another friend to move the red. The result, not much different. We must bow at the finish line.

We watched the game the other friends. The red is always more agile. Out of curiosity, we also asked the officer, "Tried it first, explanation later," he replied, briefly.

After all try out, it's true. GM Indonesia petrol Captiva showcase the latest version, the Captiva SS.

Red car who tried it was already carrying the machines 'Ecotec 2.4L DOHC' with Double Continuosly Variable Cam Phaser (DCVCP), who had entered the Indonesian market on Monday, January 24, 2011.

Toyota Electric Car Launch in 2012

Toyota Electric Car Launch in 2012 - Toyota tech electric motor, Toyota RAV4 EV will begin to be marketed in the United States in 2012. RAV4 EV is marketed in the state of the United States that requires zero emissions vehicle.

Head of Toyota's United States Marketing, Bob Carter stated there are 13 states that adopted laws Zero Vehicle Emmision include California, Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island , Vermont, and Washington.

"electric-powered Toyota RAV4 will be marketed in 2012 and would expand consumer demand," said Bob Carter as quoted from the official description of Toyota, Thursday, November 18, 2010. "Toyota is launching this model in the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010 on Wednesday, November 19."

Bob explains the Toyota RAV4 EV is a collaboration between Toyota and Tesla. This cooperation was signed several months ago, including gelontoran fresh funds millions of dollars to develop the technology of electric motors, batteries, and electronics modules.

Toyota RAV4 EV can travel a distance of 160 kilometers for each time the rechargeable electric. Toyota RAV4 will still be producing at Woodstock, the only factory RAV 4 in the United States. While Tesla prepares driving system at NUMMI, Palo Alto, California. Location of final assembly is still in discuss because Toyota have much choice.

First Porsche Car Made in China

First Porsche Car Made in China - Manufacturing luxury sports cars from Germany, Porsche, will soon build a plant in China and North America.

As quoted from Motoward, Thursday, January 20, 2011, CEO of Porsche, Matthias Mueller,said the the company is considering the plan .

Porsche, he said, was heavily increase global sales. The factory in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig (Germany) is currently too small to compete with increasing demand.

Porsche Cajun (See picture) is one model that seems to be made first in China, precisely at the Volkswagen factory where they also make the Audi Q5. "It would be more efficient," said Mueller.

With efficiency of it, later, the Porsche Cayenne SUV can certainly compete with the New Range Rover Evoque. Mueller ensure Porsche manufacture in China will not affect the quality of the vehicle. Just as the Porsche Boxster, which has been manufactured under license in Finland for a while. "During the Porsche made cars, no problem."

Porsche will open a testing center in Shanghai, close to the F1 track, like the center of Silverstone in England. They also will expand its dealer network from 35 currently to 85, and then to 100 dealers.

Test Super Luxury Cars

Test Super Luxury Cars - A number of super cars gathered at the Dubai Autodrome circuit racing, Dubai, some time ago.

The event, held this Michelin tire company involved Agera Koenigsegg, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Gumpert Apollo, Italy's Ferrari 458, Audi R8 V10, Porsche 911s, BMW M3s Schnitzer, AMG Mercedes SLS, and MKB Mercedes Black Series.