Exhibition 15 New Ford at the Shanghai Auto Show 2011

Ford Exhibit


Located at the Shanghai Auto Show 2011, Ford  
Motor Company and its partners Yesterday 
(4/19/2011) to announce plans to introduce  
15 new vehicles in China in mid-decade.

"Today we proudly to announce the acceleration
of our expansion plan in China which will see 15
  vehicles One new Ford launched here until 2015," 
said Joe Hinrichs, president, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, as well as Chairman and CEO

"This plan emphasizes our commitment to providing a complete range of vehicles for new car buyers in China, the largest automotive market and the most exciting in the world. The new product will significantly strengthen Ford's penetration in existing segments as well as encourage new growth in other segments, "said Hinrichs.

Then he added the 15 new vehicles is part of Ford's plan to introduce 50 products and new powertrain in the Asia Pacific and Africa in the next four years.

Besides introducing new Ford Focus as the first vehicle of the 15 new vehicles, this time we also to announce that the new generation Ford Kuga will be manufactured in China.

Together with the introduction of new vehicles, Ford plans to add the number of its dealer outlets to more than doubling in China in the middle of this decade


Ford to share his vision of a bright future, smart and environmentally friendly

Ford brand represents high quality products, environmentally friendly, safe and smart. These qualities will be displayed at the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 when Ford shows a new energy technology in Asia for the first time.

Designed to provide a real alternative fuel for motorists Asia in the future, this technology will be presented on the new Focus Electric, Ford passenger cars are fully equipped with electricity; Ford C-MAX Energy, electric vehicle first plug-in hybrid, and Ford Fusion Hybrid . This vehicle is brilliant trio describes technology trendsetters who developed Ford in changing its product range for the future of sophisticated and fuel efficient

"Shanghai Auto Show is an excellent platform to display the newest technologies and products to Ford dealers and our customers, and this year, we will display the type of technology and energy-efficient vehicles that Ford planned for the future," said Hinrichs.

There are many more innovative and sophisticated design that can be viewed on Ford's Ford Vertrek concept that symbolizes the vision of the future of Ford's compact SUV is sleek, sporty and stylish.

"Along with the rapid growth of the SUV market in China, we are very excited to bring the concept Vertrek to Shanghai in 2011. We think this concept car will attract many visitors to the exhibition, automotive blog writers and journalists because many of the characteristics of a sophisticated design will be included in a new generation of Ford SUVs will be manufactured and launched in China, "said Hinrichs added.

By displaying 17 models, Ford's product suite is one of the largest ever assembled, which emphasizes the importance of China's auto market. Around 700,000 people are expected to attend the Shanghai Auto Show from April 21 to 28. With his new series of electric technology, Ford presents the choices to consumers in Asia.


Exhibiting vehicles, technologies and ideas Ford

Ford's newest model to be introduced into the Chinese market, Mondeo, 2011, is the first product in China which has an award-winning Ford EcoBoost engines that are very efficient. EcoBoost gives more power and torque with lower emissions.

New Ford Edge SUV is also expected to be preferred by consumers, which attract a large number of SUV drivers in China. Since its launch in January, the Edge, with Ti-VCT engine 3.5-liter V6 has been a series of award-winning automotive and get lots of requests.

On the stand will also be exhibited in a prime in Blush color is Fiesta Sport +. This sporty compact car that displays the front and rear body of a new skirt.

Well-established products like the Ford Focus and S-Max will also be displayed at the Shanghai Auto Show. Ford will feature leading technology features such as new SYNC ® with MyFord  Touch ™, the latest advanced connectivity driver.


Exhibition Ford will introduce the visitor to a series of exhibitions of automotive entertainment and educational interactive display that highlights the character of Ford products are high quality, environmentally friendly, safe and smart.

3D Mini Theatre, Fiesta rally driving simulators, video games Driving Skills for Life and theater in the Ford Edge are some interesting exhibitions Ford provided for visitors in Shanghai


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Look At Automotive Industry | In 2011

Automotive Industry News

    Automotive sector plays an important role in the Indonesian economy. As the global crisis hit in 2008-2009, the automotive industry and its components positive growth in some industries while manufacturing slowed.

    Since the semester II 2009 national automotive industry began to passionately after exposure to global economic crisis of 2008 which makes sales in 2009 dropped 20%. Automotive sales in 2010 can definitely be reaching record highs throughout history. Up to October 2010 alone, car sales have reached 625 thousand units, passing the previous record in 2008 which reached 603 thousand units.

    Car sales in Indonesia are dominated by passenger cars. Approximately 75% of Indonesia's car sales represent sales of passenger cars and the rest is commercial cars. Car sales in Indonesia is dominated by a segment of a multi purpose vehicle (MPV). Based on the brand, Toyota is the market leader with 37.9% control of the car market, followed by Daihatsu and Mitsibushi, each hold 14.7% and 14.1% car market.
Despite the growing automotive market in Indonesia is quite high, its growth is still relatively small compared to the world automotive market. China is the world's largest auto market with sales reaching 13.6 million units in 2009, higher than the United States, which reached 10.6 million units.

    In the ASEAN region, Indonesia is one of the largest automotive market, together with Thailand and Malaysia. In 2008, Indonesia control 28% of total car sales in ASEAN, Thailand is controlled under 29%. However, in 2009 the Indonesian car market in ASEAN had dropped to 25% due to global crisis.
This year's estimated market share of car sales in Indonesia improved, close to Thailand. Up to September this year, Indonesia and Thailand each hold about 30% market share of cars in ASEAN, is higher than Malaysia's market share of 24.9%.

    Automobile production base in ASEAN is also dominated by Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. As a major production base, Thailand has the largest share of production in ASEAN followed by Indonesia and Malaysia. As of September 2010, the share of Thailand's production has reached 52%, while Indonesia and Malaysia each hold 22% and 19% of the total car production in ASEAN.

    U.S. Investing $ 231 MillionDuring 2005-2009, investment in the automotive sector has reached Rp 6 trillion. Going forward, this sector still attractive to automotive manufacturers for expansion and investment. In the next two years, several automakers including PT Hino Motors Manufacturing, PT Garuda Mataram Motor (ATPM Volkswagen), PT Astra Daihatsu Motor, PT Geely Cars Indonesia, will increase its production capacity. Investment required for expansion are estimated at U.S. $ 231 million.
The increase in automotive production capacity is supported by domestic market growth, improvement in purchasing power, and interest rates are still stable. However, inflation in 2011 is estimated higher than this year in line with increased economic growth.

     Inflation and interest rates are factors that are relatively most sensitive to auto sales because of its effect on purchasing power and demand. If the view of financial support, the automotive industry is supported by the growth of the financing industry (multi). Support multi-finance industry is very important considering 80% of automotive purchases made through multi-finance services.
Until the third quarter of 2010, financing by finance companies has reached Rp 177.7 trillion or an increase of 27% compared to same period in 2009. About 90% of consumer financing by the company is a multi automotive financing.

    Interest rates offered by multi company is still relatively low. In the future expected interest rates are still fairly stable multi line with the forecast increase in the BI rate, which is not too big and that is still adequate liquidity. In addition, delays in the implementation of restrictions on subsidized fuel also support the expected outlook for car sales that exceeded 800 thousand units in 2011.

     Automotive Production BaseFactors that predicted a little annoying automotive penjulan growth in 2011 was the taxes and levies in the automotive sector. Bea behind the name for the first delivery of the specified maximum of 20% beginning in 2011 will have a direct impact on new car sales. The amount of duty behind the name is determined by each local government (Pemda).

     Given the motor vehicle taxes and fees contribute significantly to regional income in the future then there will be competition for each region because of tariffs under the name of each region certainly does not want any reduction in income due to transfer purchases to a local location.
On the other hand, should the various rules and regulations in the automotive sector is also accompanied by the development of infrastructure, especially roads and traffic management is better. If you want to make Indonesia its automotive base in the region, in addition to providing a conducive investment climate is also important to fix the structural problems.
 
    When Indonesia became an investment destination and automotive production base, it certainly would encourage the growth of associated industries such as industrial components, spare parts, assembly. Currently, hundreds of local companies have become suppliers of components for large manufacturers such as Toyota and Daihatsu. Localisation automotive products should be increased again.
Currently, local content in general has reached about 70%. Local content will be improved if the economies of scale automotive products increased. For that, the necessary expansion of the automotive market base, both domestic and export.

source: investordaily

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