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Fri, November 21, 2008 7:17 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Looking at the pace with which the fossil fuels are extracted and used, we can say there is that here not much time left for the fossil fuels to extinguish. What then, how will you drive your car, or how will you go to your office. We’ll many automobile production firms have realized it quite earlier.
Almost in every form vehicles like sports cars, sedans or bus people are try to work upon their concept models.
In America Tesla motors have developed an electric roadster and international celebrity like Arnold Schwarzenegger (actor and presently governor of California) has appreciated it. Well this car deserves it as it can achieve the speed of100 kilometer per hour in 10 seconds and can reach the speed of 200 kilometer per hour. This roadster drives on lithium ion battery which when ones charged can easily make the car run up to 350 km.
An Indian automobile firm TATA motors who are the new owners of world famous like Jaguar and Land rover, are working on electric version of its certain models.
Many nations have also come up and joined their hands to promote electric motors RENAULT French automobile firm have patched up with Israeli government for promoting electric cars in the nation. A similar alliance is done between NISSAN and Denmark government. NISSAN motors have build up a complete range of electric cars after analyzing their demand in near future. An American firm General motors have developed electric version of its Chevrolet Aveo model and looking at the appreciation it have got they have increased it production for future demand.
An electric car can never give you the feel of petrol or any other fossil fuel based cars may be later on after some years it may have that quality too but not presently. Any how electric or alternative fuel car has its own benefits. From the environment point of view its best cause there are no pollutant residue.
Although they are bit costly but in the long run they tends to be cheaper as they have low maintenance cost more over driving cost is low or negligible, in approximation we can say that it is around .01 dollars per kilometer .These cars have also been tested under water conditions and have performed well so we can say that these are perfect road car. Moreover these machines can also be your style statement.
Tags: General Motors, Nissan, RENAULT
Thu, November 20, 2008 7:09 am By James Coolridge
 MASERATI had been a leading manufacturer of luxury automobile, presently owned by FIAT group. MASERATI GRANTURISMO is a modern Coupe, designed by Italian firm PININFARINA, a global leader in auto designing which made its debut at 2007 Geneva motor show. Maserati’s Granturismo is a sports coupe with all the luxury features and loaded with all the latest technologies of the automobile world. Almost each and every part like seats, floor to music system is given special attention and every thing is placed after the detailed study.
The MASEERATI GRANTURISMO is first two doors, four-seater coupe and has much more to flaunt then its body with a great sex appeal, it’s a perfect blend of power and elegance .It also displays the innovations and impact of Bridcage 75th, the futuristic concept car that in 2005, suggested the lines for MASARATI’S future models. MASARATI is also known for its high performance, comfort, driving pleasure and above all luxury and safety.
Engineers of MASARATI have done a great on job the car’s flat plane crank V8 which produces around 450 bhp and displays all the characteristics of competition level power unit .This have become possible with its new intake system and completion catalytic converter .The other new thing about it is the suspension have been altered to fit 18 × 12 inch front and 18×13- inch rear wheels. New diffuser as well as a center exiting exhaust have given a new look to the cars front and rear .The cock pit has been chopped for weight reduction.
The interiors of MASERATI GRANTURISMO have a very charming design in combination with luxurious material. The POLTRONA FRAU leather upholstery undergoes careful treatment before it is ready to be used in MASERATI .The front seats are electronically controlled .The ‘ easy entry’ system powers the front seats forward to allow ample space for rear passenger to climb on board .
GRANTURISMO IS A combination of luxury and ergonomics and comfort, a superb combination that can be appreciated in the satisfying aroma of the leather, the precious wood and detail of stitching .The cabin has been handicraft and care taken in its designing is clear .The finish is clean and Trident logo on the headrest and alcantara used on the back of the gear shift paddles adds to give great feeling inside.
The high tech Bose surround sound audio system further improves enjoyment in side the car .The placement of the eleven speakers was done after intensive study in order to adapt them to cabins acoustics, resulting in musical production comparable to that found in concert halls.
MASARATI GRANTURISMO is a perfect car for luxury sports coupe lovers. Its all interior features make the person feel like being at home with all luxury. Any how as it’s a sports car so it should be able to reach higher point on speedometer and I feel it does it very easily and in a great way.
Tags: Fiat, MASERATI, PININFARINA, BOSE MUSIC SYSTEM .POLTRONA FRUA
Wed, November 19, 2008 7:03 am By James Coolridge
 Dual-clutch transmission lies some where between manual and dual transmission. It had been earlier used only in race cars but now it is also used in production vehicles .The significance of using Dual-clutch transmission is to deliver uninterrupted power.
We generally know that cars comes with two basic transmission types manual, and automatic .Manual is the one which requires driver to change gears by depressing a clutch pedal and changing gear by shifting the gear stick and automatic is the one which do all the shifting work for drivers using clutch ( a torque converter) and sets of planetary gears. But there is one more sort of transmission which is something between manual and automatic transmission called Dual- clutch transmission or semi automatic transmission or ‘’clutch less ‘’ manual transmission or also termed as automated manual transmission .This sort of transmission enables us to extract best of both of the former ones.
A dual clutch transmission offers the two manual gearboxes in one. In manual transmission driver presses the clutch pedal to shift the gear this operates the single clutch and disconnects the engine from the gearbox and then shifts the gear by stick .In this process power to the transmission gets interrupted and later when gear is changed and driver releases the clutch pedal .This reconnects the engine to gearbox and transmits power to wheels. The power delivery follows the pattern of on- of and on.
Whereas in Dual- clutch gear box ,there is a use of two clutches, but there is no clutch pedal to be pushed instead its controlled bye sophisticated electronics and hydraulics ,they operates independently ,similarly as in Automatic transmission. Basically what dual clutch does is it ‘phase out’ one gear and ‘phases in’ the second one. This process takes place under load so that permanent flow of power is maintained. Function of dual clutch is that gears can be changed without interrupting the power flow, one clutch controls odd gears (first, third, fifth and reverse) and second clutch controls the even gears (second, forth and sixth). This is made possible by ingenious two-shaft construction separating odd and even gears.
Although Dual clutch technology is not new and had been in use in race cars from many years ({example Sequential manual gearbox (SMG)}. Still it can be said as new in terms of its use in production cars but now it’s cropping every where and seems like replacing other transmission traditions.
Almost all the big manufactures like BMW, VOLKSWAGON, AUDI, NISSAN etc are now using this technology in their cars especially in their sports versions. It has now even started creating buzz in its drivers as of its extraordinary driving pleasure and fuel efficiency with power.
Tags: BMW, Audi, Nissan GT-R, dual-clutch transmission
Tue, November 18, 2008 6:53 am By James Coolridge
 CAPARO T1 is the product of CAPRO VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES, an arm of BRITSH CONGLOMERATE CAPARO, which is owned by Lord Swaraj Paul and CEO Angad his son who is behind this ultimate car CAPARO T1.
When we look at different sports coupe we often hear that this car have this or that part of technology from the F1 cars or inspired by F1 cars. But what we come to know about the CAPARO T1 is that it simply is an F1 car.
More precisely it can be said that if we add head lights, indicator lights and a bit space on body for the number plate to a F1 car we obtain similar thing like CAPARO T1.
CAPARO T1 is designed for just one thing that is to go fast. It has a 3.5-liter V8 engine which develops 575 bhp. This can be found in many other cars then what is special in CAPARO T1, secret is that it weighs 550 kg which develops 575 bhp. Well this means that CAPARO T1 produces 1000 bhp for each ton of body mass, this is awesome. If we talk about it breakings let me tell you that it can come down from 160 kilometer per hour to zero under ten seconds .That is what exactly all the speed freaks wish to have in there sports cars.
If we compare CAPARO T1 to BUGGATI VEYRON which is world’s fastest street car which produces mega 987 bhp and can easily cross 400 kilometer per hour barrier. But what is its power to weight ratio a mere 522 bhp per tone. That’s al most half in comparison to CAPARO T1 which have power to weight ratio of 1000 bhp for each ton of the body .After comparing to BUGGATI VEYRON there is no need to search some other machine for comparison.
CAPARO T1 produces enough down force to let you drive upside down in a tunnel .Amazed to hear all that, well this had to happen because people behind development CAPARP T1 are Ben Scott Geddes , Graham Halsted (they are the engineers with McLaren F1 on their CV) and most importantly Gorden Murray (the father of the McLaren F1) as consultant .
This car have no features like air conditioner or high bass music system even doors are missing .Its simply designed to go fast in true F1 spirit.
CAPARO T1 have a price tag of US$350,000.Company had decided to make CAPARO T1 in limited numbers and they might produce only 75 examples of it.
Tags: CAPARO T1, BUGGATI VEYRON
Mon, November 17, 2008 1:04 pm By James Coolridge
 Ford first rolled out its car in 1905. Since then, they are the king of American roads. It was after the world war, European car makers started entering into the US markets fiercely. This made Ford to rethink on its marketing strategies. The largest automobile company of the world, decided to bring out cars that depicts the spirit of nationalism. It was then; vintage cars came out into the US market. Ford brought out a series of vintage cars, which were really American in nature and looks.
The Ford Mustang is a Personal Favourite, which made its debut in April of 1964 and became a national sensation. The Ford Mustang was really masculine in looks and was American in performance. Around late 1960s, Ford converted the Mustang from a lightweight and simple car into an overweight and flamboyant model. The became a big symbol of status among the American youths for whom; it was ‘completely American’ both in looks and attributes
The Ford Mustang was the best-selling sports car in America for continuous for 22 years and had been honoured with the 2008 Motorist Choice Award in the Sporty Car segment by a car buying information Web site and automotive consulting firm AutoPacific. The recognition of this car shows, how close this car is to the hearts of Americans.
Since its entry in 1964, it is America’s iconic sports car, being both affordable, and sexy. This highly popular muscle and sports car is one of the most famous cars in the world. The 2008 lineup of Mustang comes out with a variety of models that feature excellent engine performance ranging from above average to mind-blowing. Highly popular among the car lovers even after four decades, the Mustang is also most desired model in many lands outside New Lands, including Singapore and Middle East. It can be also called as an ageless car from the lineage of Ford.
Tags: Sports car, Cars, Ford Mustang, America, Europe, Singapore, decade, USA, 1905, masculine, youth, AutoPacific
Sun, November 16, 2008 1:02 pm By James Coolridge
 Ford enjoys a big clout over the automobile market that many other vehicle makers fail to. The ranges of vehicles that come out of the lineage Ford include cars, trucks, mini vans and trailers. Never had Ford let the users demand goes down. Depending on the demands of each category of customers, Ford has brought out vehicles. Super Duty is a model of pick up truck that came out of Ford that ruled the truck segment for a long time. Like any Ford model, this truck has the masculine look and tough and tough features. The Super Duty truck with unsurpassed gas and diesel power is tougher and powerful than other trucks of the US market. The truck makes the work simple and also makes recreation and play time more enjoyable.
As per the claims of Ford, the Super Duty has proved that pickup trucks with the right stuff is well able to handle jobs that once were associated only with the big, commercial medium-duty truck segment. The Ford Super Duty claims this capability to maximum, with an astounding towing and cargo ratings. This clearly shows how powerful and effective the products from Ford are.
Ford is always prepared to bring new changes in the vehicles from time to time and Super Duty has also undergone changes many times. Every year Super Duty brings out new fascinating features that help it to take out other big models in the truck market. And the customers are also eagerly waiting for changes every year.
The Ford Super Duty arrives with TowCommand™ System which is a combination of standard and optional features that makes towing an easier task. It also has an industry-first factory-installed trailer brake controller; unsurpassed power that includes the segment’s most powerful gasoline engine which is the 6.8 litre, 3-valve Triton™ V-10 with 355 hp and 455 pound-feet of torque and the best-selling 6.0 litre Power Stroke® diesel with 570 pound-feet of torque. Well of course a new front suspension and improved steering ensures a better ride and handling.
The new redesigned Ford Super Duty truck with a bolder and tougher look is the only truck in its category with 18- and 20-inch wheels. This truck assures a smooth ride with rough looks on the roads.
Tags: wheels, Trucks, steering, Ford Super Duty, road US, recreation, ride, looks, brake controller
Sat, November 15, 2008 12:57 pm By James Coolridge
 Ford, a big name in the car market is synonymous with the American pride and quality. Even after a century of production, the Ford cars are wide in demand. Thanks to the durability and quality. It was in 1905, Ford made its debut into car making. Slowly but steadily, Ford crossed the boundaries of the American continent to expand its empire. Ford cars became a symbol of prestige and luxury in the Europe and Asian countries including Singapore. Never had Ford tuned away from innovations. Always ready for experimentation, Ford brought out cars as per the demand of the car lovers.
Even after one century, most part of the American roads is filled with Ford cars. Seeing the roads of the New Lands filled with Ford cars is not a big thing. Ford brought out experimentation from time to time cutting down the cost of cars, making it easy for the users to own them. Ford has a big role in making cars popular among the American masses in the 40’s. Ford is not only well known in quality but they have also contributed many new innovations in automotive industry. For example, Ford is the first manufacturer that uses the moving assembly line. This technology allows Ford to produce cars in a faster pace and also made the cars to be more affordable so that more people could own their own cars.
It was after the Second World War, Ford brought out its vintage series. The high standard classic vintage cars invaded a big portion of roads not only in America, but also outside the Yankee land. Among them Fairlane, Thunderbird, Falcon, Galaxie, Torino, and the Mustang were the most popular. The Mustang from Ford soon found admirers even in distant lands like Singapore, and the Middle East. Even after four decades, the Mustang is admired among the car lovers. Mustang was very much American for its features and masculine finishing. They became popular through the Hollywood movies of that time. Most American films showed Ford Mustang in masculine lights giving it a new image of prowess among the teens and youth of the New English in the 1960’s and 70’s. The popularity of Ford Mustang induced the young car lovers to move for this enchanting model, taking its sales to new heights.
Even now, the vintage car lovers are not ready to give up their fascination for Ford Mustang. By investing big money and time, they restore the Mustang cars as it brings a feel of pride and prestige to them. The real American pride; they mean it.
Tags: Cars, Ford Mustang, America, Hollywood, Vintage, Falcon, Galaxie, Singapore, USA, roads, Fairline, masculine, teens
Fri, November 14, 2008 12:53 pm By James Coolridge
 Any car dealer shop in the USA will take you to Ford Mondeo. Sop is its popularity in the automobile market. This highly sophisticated car from the world’s fourth biggest car maker is undoubtedly one of the best car ever came out from Ford.
Replacing an institution is a tough job. Scrutinizing more closely than the original will be there, which may make things hard to work out. So was the case in Mondeo. It emerged into the market in 1993 replacing the much-loved granddaddy, the Ford Sierra. Getting things on a straight line was a hard task in the beginning. Mondeo had to struggle a lot for that.
Mondeo shared very little in the way of parts or design with its appalling 90’s predecessors the Escort and Orion, which brought out high development costs. Mondeo is the first car to have a drivers’ airbag across the entire range. This is an excellent example for the consideration from the part of Ford for its passengers. Never had Ford relaxed when it came to the ensuring of safety options to its travellers. Mondeo is also an example for that. With the sales of this car shooting up, it was also named as the European Car of the Year in 1994.
There was initial criticism over the styling which was more cardboard box than Monet. This issue was looked up during a facelift in 1996. For next few years, the ride was not so smooth on the European market, as many new entrants came in. But Ford was not ready to give it up. The automobile giant restructured and rephrased the car bringing out a combination of further safety enhancements including the excitingly titled ‘Intelligent Protection System’ (IPS), which again took up the sale to top. Ford Mondeo is the most popular large family car for its entire 2000 - 2008 life-cycle. It even played a role in the James Bond flick ‘Casino Royale’ for a brief scene, before being swiftly replaced by Bond’s original Aston Martin DB5.
We could summarize that the Mondeo is the most popular vehicle of its class and will an excellent choice, if you makes for it.
Tags: Aston Martin, Cars, Safety, Europe, USA, Ford Mondeo, Ford Sierra, James Bond, Casino Royale, Ford Escort, Ford Orion, Monet
Thu, November 13, 2008 12:50 pm By James Coolridge
 Ford came out with Mondeo in 2007. This car was unveiled at the Geneva Auto show, and was received with wide applause. By launching Mondeo, Ford was targeting a more out of the box design, energetic and a total package kind of vehicle. With the Mondeo model, Ford regained a big space taking its shares wide ahead of other competing models in the car market.
The Ford Mondeo is widely famous for its strength safety driving. The Mondeo car is more enhanced in terms of the car’s performance on every attribute. The mode from Ford, the US pride brand comes out with new design and improved quality, which inveigled the car lovers within a short time. The Ford Mondeo came out as a sedan, five-door hatchback, and a wagon.
The redesigned and restructured Mondeo hold on to the old Mondeo’s strength and is has great features including a limousine style luxury and Noise Vibration. This model car also has Harshness reduction engineering, superior lighting inside the cabin and soft touch materials, which makes the car one of the best in the market. Ford by bringing out Mondeo was aiming to develop a car that people could relate with emotional bonding and that would allure them to the maximum. Ford’s primary aim was to create an excitement and then impress the car lovers, inducing them to purchase it.
The Ford Mondeo car comes out with great styling and a rugged stance. It also has driver-focused technology such as keyless entry and start, Human Machine Interface for the instrument panel, Adaptive Cruise control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring system and Interactive Vehicle Dynamics Control and Hill Launch Assist. This mind-blowing sophisticated car from Ford also has desirable auto equipment features including Electronic Stability Programme, cap less refuelling, fuel inhibitor, seven air bags, trip computer, and input sockets for external audio devices.
As per the words of car lovers, no car in the near future was able to give such a stunning driving experience that Mondeo provides.
Tags: Cars, Sedan, hatchback, US, wagon, car lovers, roads, Ford Mondeo, safety driving, lighting, cabin, refuelling, fuel inhibitor
Wed, November 12, 2008 12:47 pm By James Coolridge
 The 1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod is a royal car of pride collector’s piece for all car lovers. This is a model that all car lovers love to own at home, if had some money in the pocket. The Ford Coupe Hot Rod is a full handmade custom car, known as the definitive hot rod. It came out from Ford at a time when the Native Americans longed out a new entrant from Ford to challenge the European cars. It is the holy grail of hot rods, which is best known for introducing the first mass produced V8 engine. It is the key vehicle in American car culture. The Ford Coupe, although most commonly used chassis for hot rods, the whole point is that it is what you make of it that counts. The royal car marked its 75 years later as the Little Deuce Coupe.
This elegant car from world’s biggest car maker is the first model to experiment on V8 engine. This awesome car came out in a choice of colours of a cross between yellow and puke green. Considered as the finest looking car of its era, in any price range, from any manufacturer in the world, Ford Coupe really ruled the American roads for decades. It is a classic, as it served as a foundation for several generations’ worth of hot rods. Even after 75 years, the car has many lovers among the American youths, who still feel as it is a part of American pride. The Ford Coupe used to come out with an upholstery kit consisting of a seat made of fine upholstery fabric from Belgium. The first car on roads to use a V8 engine, also it is the most beautiful car ever discovered by hot rods. It is unquestionably the classic king of street rods. No doubt about the superiority and authority that Ford Coupe still possesses among the car market.
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