Mark Webber Racing Wear Helmet Made Fans

Formula1 racer from team Red Bull Racing, Mark Webber plans to wear a helmet works her fans in Singapore next series. Mark Webber had to choose one of the 1,118 who had received the helmet design.

Previously, pole racer from Australia has made a 'contest' for fans to design his new helmet. Finally, the design belongs to Zlatka Subotičanec (17), is able to captivate Webber. Charming crayon scratches from Croatian youth are capable of generating a unique combination of images.


Mark Webber said it is very pleased to be wearing a helmet made ​​Zlatka Promo Aussie Grit. "The helmet design is full of energy and presence that appeared with the Australian flag and the color scheme is attractive image. I was also impressed with the issue of making my cartoons on the back of the helmet. Though he (picture) has less wrinkles than me ..." said Mark.

Zlatka eligible to win a chance to watch live Formula1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, 23 September 2012. Zlakta can also pride itself on homemade special helmet will be used to refine jet idol its ground.

Become Gamers dream racer "For real"

Previously, Jann Mardenborough (20 years) could only feel the competition in the race car in GT racing video game PlayStation Turismo 5 in 3 alone. This certainly can be done by gamers all over the world. But not with this young man. Like a dream come true, Jann Nissan eventually recruited to become a professional racer.

Prior to recruitment, Jann has to compete against more than 53,000 players other Gran Turismo 5 GT Academy joined on the mat. This event is the result of collaboration with Nissan North America Polyphony Digital, Inc.. and Sony Computer Entertainment America.

Jann will debut at the Monza racetrack against other drivers, including championship nine times Moto GP Valentino Rossi of Italy that is. In time, Jann will gush Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3. While Rossi prefers to use the Ferrari 458 Italia. A total of 55 other racers participated in this race by using a variety of cars such as Lamborghini, Aston Martin, BMW and McLaren.

Rifat Sungkar successful completion of all the Special Stage in the Oregon Trail Rally, Rally America and managed to rank third.

Young racer from Indonesia, Rifat Sungkar succeed the name of Indonesia in the international arena Rally America event, which lasted for two days, 4 - May 5, 2013. Because he and his navigator, Marshall Clarke, managed to rank third in the rally.

On the last day Oregon Trail Rally, Rifat strive to widen the distance of time with his nearest rival, David Sterckx. And the SS 15 and SS 16 he managed to increase the distance of time with David as much as 40.6 seconds and it was enough to make him be in the third position.

But on SS 17 and Marshhall Rifat had hit a rock and caused a car tire burst. It does not make a step Rifat stopped, because he still sped up the finish line as far as 5 km. As a result, the record time to reach 8 minutes 0.9 seconds, well below the David who took 7 minutes 32.6 seconds. But because of the time difference the two drivers was 12.3 seconds, Rifat Sungkar was still in third position.

"It is a great pride, not only for me but also for all Indonesian people, because today, we can prove that Indonesia is able to achieve, especially in the world rally in America," said Rifat.

After the Oregon Trail Rally, Rally America series continues in the Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally to be held on 31 June 1 2013di Meisampai Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.Selamat, Rifat man!

New Toyota Vios Ready Incarnate being Taxi

Aggressive design and modern look at the All New Toyota Vios recently introduced on Tuesday, April 7, 2013 in Jakarta, not least those who question the wisdom of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), is the third generation of their mini sedan will still be used as a taxi fleet .

"Yes, we will be using the All New Vios as the basis for the development of Toyota Limo taxi, but there will be no adjustment was still different and, given this new generation is equipped with features - features classy and the price is higher if the company used a fleet of taxis," said Johnny Darmawan, President Director of PT. TAM on the sidelines of the launch of the Toyota Vios at Djakarta Theater.

Johnny added that, although the latest Limo will use the same platform with the new Vios, exterior taxi fleet will be little change in the grille and rims are used. Cabin parts were also modified according to the needs of the taxi, like power windows and replaced the absence of conventional crank.

Until now there are 3 taxi operators who wish to operate the latest Limo. Unfortunately, Johnny could not name the third company the taxi operator. "Obviously everything is a big taxi operators," added the man with the mustache is friendly.

He also revealed the reason why Toyota Limo is so enthused by the taxi operator in Indonesia, "Many companies are interested in the operator cab Limo as comfortable, not fussy, efficient, and roomy interior."

Honda Back Competed in Formula 1 in 2015 Upcoming

Honda decided to return to Formula 1 racing season 2015 starts. This was expressed directly by the President & CEO of Honda Motor Co.., Ltd.., Takanobu Ito. Honda also announced a partnership with the McLaren team in the event.

Thus, the team will re-use the name McLaren McLaren Honda began racing season 2015. Honda will provide a supply of machinery, technology KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) for the McLaren team. While McLaren will be racing chassis design development. F1 racing season began in 2014, the team will use the new technical regulations that use a new engine that powered literturbocharged 1.6, with a V6 configuration equipped with KERS technology.

"Honda has a long history of participation in the most prestigious automobile race in the world", according to President and CEO of Honda Motor Co.., Ltd., Takanobu Ito. "New regulations F1 with a focus on significant changes to the environment will surely inspire us to create new cutting edge technologies as a form of our participation in F1," he added.

While the McLaren team principal, Martin Whitmarsh said: "This news is fantastic news for everyone who loves racing to welcome the return of the Honda F1 racing to F1".

FIA President, Jean Todt also said, "We are very happy to welcome the return of the Honda F1. Honda will be a serious contender in the next few years".

Group CEO Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone also said, "So glad Honda returned to F1 as Honda has a leading-edge technology sertapassionterhadap world motorsport".

F1 racing is not new to Honda, because Honda has had a long history of racing in the world and the "Racing" is one of Honda's DNA. Honda began to participate in F1 racing at the German GP in 1964 where Honda became the first team from the Asian manufacturer ever to race in F1 arena. In the first period at the Honda racing F1 is in the 1964-1968 Honda managed to collect 2 pieces wins, 5 podiums, as well as 1 kalipole position.

In the second period to participate in the Honda F1 in 1983 to 1992, Honda became engine supplier to F1 teams such as Spirit, Lotus, Williams and McLaren. In that period the Honda managed to become world champion with Williams team as much as 2 times (1986-1987) followed by 4 times with McLaren (1988-1991). Thus Honda won the constructors' world championship 6 results cooperation with Williams and McLaren teams.

In the third period, the Honda factory team participate again as a whole in the years 2006-2008 after serving as a technical partner for the BAR team in 2000-2005. Honda won 1 wins, 4 podiums, and 1 times the pole position in the third period. Overall, therefore, Honda has managed to collect 3 wins, 9 podiums, 3 pole positions, and 2 times the Fastest Lap. This achievement makes the Honda factory team as a representative of Asia's best in F1 so far.

In addition to F1 racing, Honda has also participated in other racing both four and two wheels. In four-wheel racing, Honda also dropped in racing Super GT, Formula Nippon, FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), Australia Rally Championshp (ARC), Indonesian Super Production (ISP), and in Indy Car racing as one engine supplier.

Toyota Etios Sedan in Indonesia for a Taxi ?

Toyota Etios sedan registered in the state in Indonesia (not yet licensed) Registration Type according to the records of the Ministry of Industry. Initial allegations that he would be part taxis in Indonesia was confirmed through a source who knows the plan.

"To the taxi, just like Limo (new Vios)," the source said. Limo itself when it is targeted and prepared as a taxi fleet. It also shows that Toyota's sedans in demand as the personal fleet.

Toyota Etios sedan itself registered in the name of PT Toyota Astra Motor with information sedan engine capacity of 1,500 cc and a manual transmission (TOYOTA Etios Sedan1.5 M / T) on Friday, May 17, 2013. Status is still 'processing'.

Readers Otosia Iswahyudi Hanafi since long ago been providing design revisions to cars sold in Indonesia. At that time he had an opinion about the Toyota Etios sedan version as the cab.

Iswahyudi also agreed that while less desirable because of its shape, the Toyota Etios superior in terms of luggage capacity of 562 liters is reached. To make it a little familiar and populist, he was trying to divert the Etios desainkan cab display to public transportation and outstanding ordinary personal use by consumers in Indonesia, particularly in major cities and Jakarta.

Problem size, Etios sedan has long 4,265 mm, width 1,695 mm, height 1,510 mm and with a qualified cabin capacity. The engine was a 4-cylinder, 16 Valve DOHC 1,197 cc, the engine tends to saving alias.

Safety Factor So Considerations When Buy New Car

Survey by PT Astra Daihatsu Motor shows that consumers in Indonesia started making safety features in vehicles as important. First, it was not too aware of factors that further pursue the look and the price factor, especially for a car that sold in the market, the family car in a low-MPV.

"This time Xenia in Indonesia are taking more airbags as our survey results show turns people buy a car, the safety factor rose to number three. Previous safety is option number five," said Amelia Tjandra, Marketing Director of PT Astra Daihatsu Motor.

PT Astra Daihatsu Motor realize that the MPV market now increasingly cramped by the presence of another MPV from different brands. The presence of the new Xenia dual SRS airbags are now fitted expected to become a differentiator for consumers to have a comparison.

With confidence, they also increase the sales targets as consumers are expected to increase as well with this option.

Meanwhile, starting in May or when launching, then Xenia without airbags are no longer sold. Nevertheless, Marketing & CS Division Head of PT Astra International Daihatsu Sales Operation Hendrayadi Lastiyoso convey that type of non-airbag itself is still outstanding. But it is the models that have stopped produced and still marketed as final. "If there is live a little and have a run-out, yes," he added.