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Archive for April, 2008
Wed, April 30, 2008 12:26 pm By Vinnie Samson  Printer friendly version
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 Premium German automobiles manufacturer Audi has revealed the updated version of its world famous Quattro all-wheel-drive system in its all new Audi Q5. It was officially revealed in the Beijing Motor Show last week.
Audi made the announcement of building the Q5 nearly a year back. The crossover is perhaps Audi’s answer to the X3 versions from BMW.
The key features of Audi Q5 include a roomy interior and the longest wheelbase. The five-seated car is 4.63 meters long, 1.88 meters wide and 1.65 meters high. The 19-inch wheels enhance the entire sporty look.
Audi Q5 shares a platform with the A4 and A5. High efficiency diesel models and FSI- equipped four and six-cylinder engines are expected to be offered by the company.
The engine specifications are: 2.0 TFSI (211 hp / 258 lb-ft), a 2.0 TDI (170 hp / 258 lb-ft), and a 3.0 TDI (240 hp / 369 lb-ft).
Audi Q5 is an updated version of the quattro all-wheel-drive system with a six-speed manual or the new seven-speed DSG gearbox.
“Luxury” features of the car:
• The Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera
• Audi lane assist (the lane departure warning system) and Audi side assist, which warns of hazards when changing lanes.
• Adaptive cruise control maintains a constant distance between the performance SUV and the vehicle in front.
The “add-ons” of the car are:
• Advanced key for keyless access to the vehicle,
• A tire pressure monitoring system,
• large panoramic glass sunroof with additional tilting function,
• Triple-zone climate control system,
• Sun blinds for the rear side windows,
• Dynamic cornering light system known as Audi adaptive light, an electric tailgate and a swiveling trailer hitch.
• High-beam assistant automatically switches between the high and low beams.
• On request, the front seats can be electrically adjusted, heated and ventilated.
The entry level models of Audi Q5 are expected to start from less than £30,000.
Tags: Audi five seater, quatrro all-wheel-drive system, Q5
Tue, April 29, 2008 12:25 pm By Jack Mounce
Did you know that you can convert your car to a water-burning car? You can run your car on water, supplemental to gasoline, to increase your car’s fuel efficiency and reduce your fuel costs significantly.
• Works on gas or diesel powered cars, vans, trucks, and SUVs. (Not tested on hybrids)
• Your car will become at least 40% more fuel efficient and produce cleaner emissions.
• Convert your car for the lowest price. Similar conversion kits cost up to $600 and up!
• Works with plain tap water. No need for distilled water or special water additives!
• We’ve simplified the process. The steps are easy, and the materials are affordable.
Tags: Cars, Fuel, Power, water
Tue, April 29, 2008 11:15 am By James Coolridge
 If you own a car, chances are there that it may break down in the middle of the road. Night time and a remote area add to the chaos. If a roadside assistance is not at your arm’s length, it is better to get the things done yourself. Here we are to provide you some guidance about how to use some tools to get your car repaired yourself.
Car jack: It is the most important tool to possess. Car jack is used to elevate your car to tighten some nuts or to change a tire. A jack stand will assist you to get the job done. If the tires are flat, get them replaced by elevating the car using the car jack.
Oil wrench: An oil wrench will help you whenever there is a requirement to change the oil. The purpose of an oil wrench is to take off the oil filter. The tool makes it easier to change the oil.
Socket set: If there is an urgent need to tighten or loosen any bolt, then a socket set will prove to be very useful. Make sure that you have a 3/8-inch socket set.
Grips: Grips help to hold different car parts. Some parts will not come loose initially. There applies the function of a grip- to catch hold of the car parts.
Bucket, funnel and rags: You need not go to a garage to get the oil maintenance thing done, if you have oil wrench, a bucket, a funnel and some rags.
This way, you can easily fix your car, even when it breaks down in the remotest of the areas.
Tags: Car, garage, break down, tools
Mon, April 28, 2008 11:15 am By Kevin Park
 Gas prices are sky rocketing around the world. Since it has now become near to impossible to expect the gasoline prices to come down, let us know how to conserve gas and save money. Here are some of the tips for saving money on gasoline.
Maintain your car: The condition of your car plays a key role in the consumption of fuel. You are literally burning your money because your car is not tuned up. Keep your car in good condition. Visit the workshop once in every three months.
Reduce the use of air conditioner: Air conditioner is probably the enemy of your car’s mileage. I know it is very hot and humid outside. But, if you want to save money, my suggestion would be to use the cooling system sparingly.
Avoid long drives: Well, if you love driving your favorite possession, it may be a bit difficult to avoid going for long drives. But, the fuel prices are always on a hike. So, plan trips as to reduce unnecessary driving.
Keep the windows closed while at a high speed: When you are driving at high speed, keeping the windows opened to enjoy the cool breeze is really a cool idea, but the worst idea for your gas mileage. Open windows cause additional drag and lower gas mileage.
Pressure on the tires: Don’t overfill the tires. Over-inflated tires actually reduce efficiency of the fuel.
Avoid traffic jams: Gridlock on the road hurts the gas mileage. If you find the stoppage time will be more, better avoid that way.
Steer clear the unnecessary things: Take out all the unnecessary items out of your car. It is spring time so you don’t have to carry snow chains in your car.
Don’t turn your car off: It is a myth that turning the car off for a few minutes in heavy traffic jam saves the fuel. Try not to keep your engine inactive for a long time.
Avoid unnecessary warm-ups: If your car is new, then there is no need to warm your car up for a long time. New cars can run even in cold.
Tags: Cars, gasoline, price rise
Mon, April 28, 2008 8:29 am By Jimmy Letto
The cars of the future might not have air at all! Surprised? Well, experts and innovations in the automotive industry think the same. There’s a new kind of tire been invented by the same company which invented radial tires. It called Tweel. The Tweel is a non-pneumatic single unit that replaces the traditional tyre/wheel/valve/pressure monitoring assembly. Quite simply - a tyre without air. Tweel consists of a composite reinforced tread band, connected to a flexible (deformable) wheel via rectangular, polyurethane spokes.
Tags: tires, Tweel, air, pressure, wheel
Sun, April 27, 2008 1:15 pm By Vinnie Samson
 Since the price rise on fuels is the burning issue all over the world, we dedicate one more article to saving money on gasoline. Here are some more tips.
Avoid driving fast in low gears: If you need speed, change the gear, but don’t commit the mistake on increasing the speed on low gears.
“Speed thrills but kills!” You know this say very well. Let me now add an extra line to this phrase. “Speed thrills, kills, and also empties your pocket!”
Don’t compete with the driver next lane: Remember, you have decided to reduce spending more on gasoline. So, accelerate slowly when leaving the red signal. Don’t rush.
Use economical gasoline: You may think that the more expensive is the gasoline, the more is the advantage. But, this is a misconception. Most of the cars are built to run smoothly on regular unleaded which is preferable as well as economical.
Don’t rev before your turn off: It is a waste effort if you rev you car every time you turn your vehicle off. Revving contributes to wasting the gasoline.
Share the price: Since you are dedicated to saving money on fuel, try to arrange car pools with co-workers. Share the commuting cost with your co-workers while going to your workplace.
Reduce your vehicle’s usage: I know car is your favorite vehicle. But, to avoid emptying your pockets keep the usage of your car to the minimal. Go by foot or use your bicycle for commuting economically.
Wait and watch! It is better to wait and watch for the fuel prices to come down. Don’t fill up when the price is at the peak. This creates a picture that you are willing to fill the fuel even if the price hike is ridiculous.
Make the smart purchase: This is the best tip that I would like to give anybody. Always make sure that you buy vehicles that give you good gas mileage.
Tags: Car, gasoline, price hike, commute economically.
Sat, April 26, 2008 1:14 pm By James Coolridge
 You might have invested a lot of your hard earned money in purchasing a car. So, it is very important to take care of the safety of your vehicles. And one of the best ways to protect your car is by insuring. Since car insurance is getting costlier, here is some info about the auto-insurance discounts. Read on.
The very first step while shopping for auto insurance is to keep a copy of your driving license. This is because your driving record determines how costly your auto insurance will be.
Car insurance becomes costly every year. So, ask your insurance agents for some discounts and make sure that you qualify to get these discounts. You may qualify for automatic seat belts, alarms against theft, driving school, safe driver, multi-car insurance and the safety of your vehicle.
Seat belts: There are some companies who might give you a discount up to 30% off Personal Injury Protection and Medical Payments coverage if your car is equipped with air bags and automatic seat belts in the driver and passenger side.
Alarm in your vehicle: If there is an anti-theft device in your car, some companies might give you discounts off the Comprehensive premium.
Your driving education: Your degree may not matter for auto insurance. But, the driving school surely matters. There are some companies which give drivers under the age of 25 up to 10% off on Bodily Injury, Property Damage and Medical Payments, provided you have taken your driving classes from a State approved drivers’ education school.
Are you a safe driver? If you are a safe driver, then you may qualify for additional savings on different types of coverage. For further info, contact your insurance agent.
Multi-car insurance: Some companies may give you a discount if you insure two or more vehicles on the same policy.
Safety of your vehicle: This is one of the key issues in auto insurance. Many insurance companies classify some cars as “safe cars”. This means that there is some statistical data which suggests that there is less risk of injuries by way of the design and air bags of your vehicle.
Tags: Auto insurance, discounts, safety of your vehicle.
Sat, April 26, 2008 11:17 am By Robert Freeman
 German automobile manufacturers BMW is supposed to be one of the best car manufacturers in the world. The company is in news with its latest hybrid Concept the BMW X3.
Hybrid cars are nothing new to the world. But, the hybrid concept of BMW is perhaps new to the world. Instead of using batteries, the new BMW X3 uses high-performance capacitors (”Super Caps”) to store and supply electric energy to the vehicle’s well-packaged “Active Transmission.” The Active Transmission combines an electric motor with the functionality of a conventional six-speed automatic gearbox, and attaches directly to a BMW straight-six gasoline engine that employs jet-guided direct injection to further increase efficiency. Let us know about the technical specifications of the car.
The 80-hp electric motor of the hybrid car generates a torque of 295 lb-ft. The efficient Dynamics system shall provide fuel savings of up to twenty percent and 0 to 60 in about 6.7 seconds. The X3 has all the force of a diesel but the reaction time of a conventional gas engine.
Hybrids may become part of the company’s strategy in the future.
Tags: BMW, hybrid car, capacitor
Fri, April 25, 2008 1:14 pm By James Coolridge
 Weather conditions can at times be very extreme. No matter whether it is winter, summer or a rainy season, driving is an unavoidable thing for the automobile owners. Here we are talking about the summer season driving tips that should be executed by every car driver to make the driving experience even more pleasant during the extreme weather.
• Check the tires: Make sure that the tires are properly inflated. Check the air pressure in the tires because, warmer temperature can increase the tire pressures.
• Check the air conditioner: Keep the atmosphere in your car cooler for better driving experiences. Get the air conditioner serviced before the kick-start of the hot weather.
• Keep extra water: Since it is summer, chances are there that your car over-heats. Before it starts literally boiling, check your engine to cool down completely and add cool water.
• First aid box for your car: Don’t think that only you and your pets deserve a first aid box. Your car also needs first aid. So, keep an emergency kit available in your car.
• Check the spare parts: Look for a spare tire because the tires may get punctured. Make sure that they do act as good replacements.
• Replace the damaged belts: Belts are susceptible to breakage during extreme weather conditions. So, replace them whenever they are worn out.
• Oiling: The level of oil in your car should not dip in summers otherwise this will damage your car’s engine.
Hence, try to adapt these techniques to increase the enjoyment of driving your car even in the hot summer.
Tags: Car, driving, maintenance, summer
Thu, April 24, 2008 1:17 pm By Eric Sporer
 Multinational automaker company Nissan’s goal was to offer more power, more size, more off-road capabilities, more towing and cargo capacity, more comfort, and more overall utility. The company achieved its goal by introducing the world its new 2005 Nissan Frontier, the pick-up truck which made its debut at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The mid sized pick up truck is supposed to be one of the best midsized trucks manufactured by the world famous company. It has one of the most powerful engines with 4.0 liter V6 engine producing 265 hp and 284 lb ft of torque. It is truly a king cab!
Frontier comes in extended King Cab and Crew Cab body styles and both models are available in 4X2 and 4X4 configurations. King Cabs have flip-up rear seats and rear-hinged back doors that don’t open independently of the fronts. Crews have a fold-down rear bench and four conventional doors. King Cabs have a 6.1-ft bed, Crew Cabs a 5.0-ft bed. Based on a shortened version of Nissan’s full-size Titan pickup platform, the ‘05 Frontier is 9.8 inches longer in wheelbase than the 1998-2004 Frontier and as much as 12.4 inches longer overall.
Specifications of 2005 Nissan Frontier:
Number of Cylinders: 6
Engine Type: V6
Engine Size: 4 liters
Torque: 270 ft-lbs.
Horsepower: 250 hp
Towing Capacity: 5500 lbs.
The Frontier is 205.5 inches long, 72.8 inches wide and as high as 69.7 inches. The wheel base is 125.9 inches.
The new Frontier shares similar features with its predecessor Titan. These include similar suspension, factory spray-in bedliner, Utili-track bed channel tie-down system; power-assisted rack and pinion steering and 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system.
Tags: pick-up truck., 2005 Nissan Frontier, cargo capacity.
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