Toyota Produces Li-Ion Battery, Six Times More

Batteries Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) can be made smaller and more lighter compared Nickel Metal hydride who now worn Prius Hybrid. Because of these advantages, Toyota plans to use Li-Ion batteries in the Prius. Once again Toyota shows never stop innovating for the benefit of consumers.

Therefore, Toyota with its partners - Panasonic, will build a new production line with an investment of 20 billion yen ($ 194 million) which will produce Li-Ion batteries up to 200,000 units per year, or six times more than now, as the Nikkei reported.

"Demand for Li-ion batteries under consideration, the joint venture company will produce it in Omori factory," said Toyota spokesman in Japan's main business newspaper, as reported by Reuters.

Toyota has sent more than 5 million cars since the hybrid was first marketed in 1997. Of that amount, the Prius accounted for 70% and became the most popular hybrid car in the world. Last year, Toyota sold 1.2 million hybrid cars a year and the first hybrid sales passing the 1 million unit/year.

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Toyota Classic Most Expensive

Classic supercar 1967 - Toyota 2000GT being the most expensive Asian-made cars in history. Through RM Auctions, beautiful car that does not fade with time it sold $ 1.16 million (IDR 11,294,920,000).

The amount is very small, only 351 units were ever produced, of which only 62 units were using the left wheel was sold as a collection. This incredible price, because before this car changed hands from the previous collector, at a price of $ 650,000 in March 2011.

When created, this car is prepared for delivery to the U.S. market, but returned to the hands of the Japanese collector for a long time. Some time ago, this classic Toyota back to Texas.

Toyota 2000GT arguably Japan's most famous classic cars of all time. This car through the eyes of the world recognize the benefits of the Japanese people, especially the automotive industry. At that time, the second half of 60s-era, Europe dominated the world auto industry and the United States. No one looked at the Japanese auto industry is only producing small cars. But the world's eyes glance, when Toyota 2000GT present.

Regarded as Japan's first supercar, the 2000GT uses a two-liter engine with dual overhead cam technology that generates maximum power of 150hp with a 5 MT transmission. Speed ​​could peak 217 km / hour. If viewed from the current size, performance is not special, but for that era, this car won widespread praise from the media. The price is also not cheap for the size of the time. Even more expensive than the Jaguar E-Type and a Porsche 911.

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Toyota Etios Valco Has The Best Safety

Toyota Etios is designed as a young family vehicle, the first vehicle to them. Therefore, Toyota in Indonesia are working hard to finalize the car in order to give the best benefit.

Akio Nishimura, chief engineer of Toyota Etios Valco, when presenting this little car in Jakarta, explained, Etios body structure is strong enough to provide maximum security for the whole family. Also equipped with a safe-deformable body structure to absorb the impact energy that is not flowing into the passenger compartment.

And every Etios - even the most affordable - is equipped with dual SRS airbags for driver and front passenger. The air bags to complement the existing seat belts in every seat. Fairly advanced seat belt because it is equipped pretensioner - which will automatically tighten to hold the collision when the body does not slam into the front passenger - and load limiter. The latter was automatically loosen the seat belt to prevent the collision shortly after a rib injury. Even the rear seats are equipped with three safety belts.

Not just a passive safety feature - protection during conflict - but also active safety - features to prevent collisions - are embedded in the Etios Valco. Drag chute sector entrusted to disc brakes in front and drums in the rear. Front wheel ventilated discs effectively dissipates heat so that the brake hold function grip. In type G, coupled with technology Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which prevents wheel lock function when braking hard and sudden. If the wheels locked, the car will skid out of control again. If the wheels are not locked, the tires still have traction so that the car can be maneuvered away. Moreover, Electronic Brake force Distribution which divides optimal braking force to all wheels so that maximum stopping power and the car remains stable.

"This product is carefully prepared by Toyota Indonesia with memperhitungankan all aspects of comfort, safety, functionality and economy. Toyota is always trying to respond to market demand, including the following needs and tastes of a higher market by continuing to develop the technology. Not only in the markets of the capital Jakarta, but also a national market that are in the area. With its best value product, as well as sales and aftersales support the widest network across Indonesia, customers get the best product in its class, "said Johnny Darmawan, president director of Toyota Astra Motor Indonesia.

Toyota Etios Valco powered 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces maximum power and a peak torque of 10.6 80hp/5600rpm kg.m/3100rpm. There are three variants based on the completeness of which are using the 5-speed manual transmission. There is a choice of six colors: black, white, blue, silver, gray and beige.

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First Month, Toyota Etios Sold 1,289 Units

Toyota Etios Valco introduced on March 11, 2013 ago, immediately made ​​a significant contribution to the sales of Toyota. In just one month, Etios Valco able to sell as many as 1,289 units. Toyota Yaris, which has been the main adalan Toyota's compact car segment, sold 2,258 units last month.

Marketing Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor, Trisanyoto Joko said, Etios Valco introduced to provide a more complete choice for consumers in this segment. Moreover, the growth in this segment is quite significant. If in 2009, the total market in this segment of 42 866 units, then in 2012, the total market in this segment reached 118 244 units. "That is up 175.84% in just over 3 years," said Joko.

Throughout March, Toyota posted total sales of 32,726 units.

In the sedan segment, the Toyota Vios recorded sales of 717 units, 171 units of the Toyota Corolla Altis, and Toyota Camry - which earned a Best Full Sedan and Best Green Car to Automotive Award 2013 - sold 296 units.

Toyota Rush became a mainstay in the medium SUV segment with sales of 2,577 units, Hilux D-cab pickup in segment 4 × 2 sold 1,028 units. Meanwhile, in the commercial vehicle segment, Toyota Dyna recorded sales of 2,048 units, as well as commercial van Toyota Hi Ace as many as 131 units.

Toyota's sales contribution remains in the MPV segment. Toyota Avanza recorded sales of 14,333 units. As for the other products in this segment, the Toyota Kijang Innova sales posted 5,093 units, Toyota NAV1 402 units, as well as Toyota Fortuner (4 × 2) 1,580 units.

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Toyota Kijang Innova Mastering 83.6% Medium MPV

Toyota Kijang Innova still has not deterred the authorities Medium MPV segment. Although competition in the MPV segment tighter, Kijang Innova able to record sales of 7383 units or 83.6% market shares in January 2013 ago.

Toyota Innova sales growth is much higher than the market in the medium MPV segment which grew 26.9% from December 2012. Special Kijang Innova, sales last month, up about 57.9% compared to December 2012 recorded 4676 units.

"We are grateful Kijang Innova continues to get positive response from consumers. From the beginning, Toyota Kijang was created according to the characteristics of the people of Indonesia, so it is not surprising that this car into one of the choices of consumers, especially families in Indonesia, "said Marketing Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor, Joko Trisanyoto, in his statement on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

Since its introduction in 2004, the Kijang Innova became an icon of Toyota's most successful products. Sales of Kijang Innova from birth until January 2013, there were 459 240 units. The fifth generation of the Kijang, following a successful predecessor Kijang Buaya (1977-1980), Kijang Doyok (1981-1985), Kijang Super (1986-1996), and the Kijang Kapsul (1996-2004). If the total, since the deer family appeared on June 9, 1977 premiere until January 2013, has reached 1,525,127 units.

President Director of TAM, Johnny Darmawan, adding successful Toyota Kijang Innova made ​​through the first month of 2013 and maintain its position as market leader with record sales of 35,923 units or 37.1% market share. Achievement, said Johnny, exceeding the target of 36% of TAM.

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TRD Attracts Windows 8 to Circuit

Toyota Racing Development USA using Trackside application-based Windows 8 to improve the performance of the team at Daytona International Speedway and other NASCAR race.

TRD and Microsoft work designing touch applications using Windows 8. This application will be used first in the circuit Daytona Florida this weekend, as revealed Erwin Visser, general manager of Windows commercial marketing at Microsoft. Microsoft and TRD team will look at how the Trackside application, can improve the performance of the drivers and team Toyota at NASCAR races.

If before, the driver, crew chief and team engineer must record the racing performance data with the software on the laptop. Therefore drivers must stop and got out of the car racing to analyze the results and explain what is happening in the circuit.

With Trackside application, data can be obtained easily and then distributed to the entire team in real time. Thus, mechanics can more quickly make adjustments / fine-tuning the race car to improve performance. Data was also crew chief and driver used to analyze and explore data so that appropriate strategies can be taken while on the track.

"Trackside operates in SurfacePro, means more time spent on the circuit and less time spent talking," said Steve Wickham, vice president of operations TRD chassis. "The team can more quickly return to the circuit, thus giving more time to determine the most optimal racing car setup. By utilizing the advancement in technology, we can collect data more quickly, which translates into faster cars on the circuit, "he said.

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Toyota Avalon Hybrid in Oscar Event

2013 Academy Awards become an annual event of the world's largest film industry. This is where their creative work, received the highest award. Therefore arts workers who attended the awarding night it would appear as perfect as possible. Not just clothing and accessories, as well as the vehicles they use.

Toyota Avalon Hybrid Livery Edition into one of the cars that will be in the spotlight camera at 2013 Academy Awards ceremony. Sedan used one of his artists to attend the Oscar submission.

"We thought, a fancy car like New Avalon, plus a highly efficient hybrid technology, will attract people to see it," said Greg Thome, a spokesman for Toyota.

Toyota Avalon is larger and longer than the Toyota Camry even if built with the same platform. Avalon Hybrid uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 154hp with an electric motor. The combination of the two motion system that produces a maximum power of 200hp. While fuel consumption is 40mpg or 17km/liter.

The 85th annual Academy Awards will take place at 8 pm local time (24/3) in Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif. Best film nominees are "Amour", "Argo", "Beasts of the Southern Wild", "Django Unchained," "Les Miserables", "Life of Pi", "Lincoln", "Silver Linings Playbook" and "Zero Dark Thirty ". Film directed by Ben Affleck's "Argo" to be the main favorite to snatch the top honors. But the film was made by Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" also has a great chance.

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Toyota Pickup Achieved "Best Truck for the Money"

Two Toyota pickup, Tacoma and Tundra managed to wipe out an annual award in the event the US News & World Report "2013 Best Cars for the Money" for the truck category.

Compact pickup truck, the Toyota Tacoma won the "Best Compact Truck for the Money" for the second time in two consecutive years. While Toyota Tundra won "Best Full Size Truck for the Money" for this year.

U.S. News says, the Best Cars for the Money Awards emphasis on cars that have the greatest value for consumers members. There are 21 categories were selected by a jury from various backgrounds.

Factors to consider are performance, features and interior comfort, durability based on data from JD Power and Associates and the performance of safety features based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Successfully won all the awards in the pickup truck segment "Best Cars for the Money" from U.S. News & World Report is an honor and reflects Toyota's commitment to quality, durability, reliability becomes the main factor value for the consumer, "said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division.

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