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Archive for May, 2008
Fri, May 30, 2008 8:43 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Jaguar claims 2008 Fleet World Design of the Year Editor’s Award, this time for Jaguar XF. The XF was revealed last September and this is its 12th international award since then. In the previous year, the award was won by Jaguar’s C-XF.
“With XF, when you get inside the cabin and feel the quality, then drive it on the open road you realize that the company has delivered on its promise. It is an exceptional car that turns heads like no other in its class,” said Chairman of Judges George Emmerso.
Commenting on the award, Chairman of Judges George Emmerson said: “The Jaguar C-XF won the Editor’s Award in last year’s Fleet World Honours largely on the strength of its appearance – a quite stunning car to look at.”
Jaguar’s Design Director, Ian Callum said: “It’s highly gratifying to receive recognition for the new phase in Jaguar design and this is further clarification that this new direction is absolutely right for the brand.”
The 2008 Jaguar XF is available now at dealers nationwide with the base 4.2 liter V8 Jaguar XF priced at $49,975. The Supercharged variant is priced at $62,975.
Tags: Jaguar XF, Fleet World Design of the Year Editor’s Award, Jaguar’s C-XF
Fri, May 30, 2008 8:37 am By James Coolridge
 A brand new car may not require as much maintenance as a used car demands. We have seen many people finding it difficult to get the required car body parts for their used cars which are genuine. If you are one of them, then here is your guidance to find the required genuine car body parts.
First of all, contact an authorized supplier of body parts. He can give you information regarding a varied range of products. There are many suppliers who provide the latest versions of genuine body parts including engine transmission, exterior as well as interior body parts, bumpers, floor mats, tail and head lights, radiators, mirrors and exhaust systems.
But if you own a vintage car, then you may find it a bit difficult to get your desired car body parts. But you need not worry, there are many websites providing you details of where the genuine body parts for vintage cars can be found. You can also get trendy car accessories for your classic car.
The importance of doors and body panels can’t be ignored. Since these are vital body parts, you should purchase them from a genuine supplier. Many automotive suppliers (online as well) provide you imported car body parts in addition to the guarantee on their quality.
Don’t forget to buy grill and hood for your car to optimize the look of your car. Once again, these should be purchase from a credible automotive supplier who can provide you genuine body parts.
With the help of an expert, you can get all the things you need in the package of car body parts along with desired quality, design, functionality, durability, reliability and of course, at affordable rates.
Tags: maintenance, parts, cost, body
Fri, May 30, 2008 8:37 am By James Coolridge
 You know that you should not mix drinking with driving. Buckling up the seat belt to ensure safe driving is also a well known precautionary measure. But apart from this, there are many other things to know when you are driving. Here are they.
Apart from the above facts, you should know that driving is a no-no when you are feeling drowsy. This drowsiness may be due to some medications that you might have taken before driving down. The medication may be of a heavy dosage which makes you feel sleepy. So, before you drive, you should not take a heavy dosage of any drug. If the medication is unavoidable, it is better to stay away from driving.
Safety is not confined to the driver only. It equally applies to your co-passengers. Be it your spouse, elderly one or your children, it is your responsibility to ensure their safety as well, when they are traveling with you. When it comes to your little kids, you should provide them the rear seat rather than the front seat. Same applies to the elderly ones.
When driving, make sure that the doors are locked tightly. This safety precaution is especially applicable when you are stuck in traffic because you would never know when the naughty robbers would come, open your doors and rob you of your cash. This is also very important when you are traveling with your kids.
Tags: driving, lock, accelerator, brake, careful
Thu, May 29, 2008 8:41 am By James Coolridge
 Ford’s performance flagship Ford Focus ST goes on sale across Great Britain. The fabulously looking car uses the same engines as the previous models in addition to its new Mondeo-style front end and also new diffuser-style bumper. The tailgate and tail-lamps are also revised in this brand new version.
The interiors of Focus ST include new instruments and revised controls for the stereo and ventilation. In addition to this, there is a new grained soft-touch synthetic material on the entire instrument panel as well as the upper trims of the front doors.
The 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder Duratec engine with 222bhp is quite powerful, delivering 150mph top speed in tandem and 62mph from rest in just 6.8 seconds. A standard production Focus ST sets a segment-leading record time of 8 minutes 35 seconds around the Nordschleife circuit at the famed Nürburgring.
Among the high-tech options of the car are Tyre Deflation Detection System, a new audio connectivity module for external devices like Bluetooth, voice control and navigation systems plus various infotainment options including an affordable sat nav system with SD card slot.
Focus comes with a powerful braking system, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Traction Control.
The Focus ST has always provided lots of choice and the range retains its simple ST, ST-2 and ST-3 trim grades and three or five-door hatchback body styles. The price ranges from £18,250 - £20,850.
Tags: Ford, traction control, Focus ST, Electronic Stability Programme
Thu, May 29, 2008 8:40 am By James Coolridge
 It is rare! It is fast! It is exciting! Hey, it is Lamborghini!! Yes, the Lamborghinis have always been the cars to look for. Here is its latest addition- the all new 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, which truly stands out from the crowd!
LP stands for Longitudinale posteriore, which tells us the position of the engine which is longitudinally mounted and sits behind the driver. The four-wheel drive system has a powerful output of 560PS (equal to 552 horsepower) and great interiors and aggressive styling. The V-10 is fitted with a FSI direct-injection system, enabling a high, compression ratio of 12.5:1. Torque is also up, from 376 lb-ft at 4250 rpm to 398 lb-ft at 6500 rpm, but don’t let the elevated peak rpm fool you - the new engine has more low-end torque than the old one. It has a unique block and heads and has its own direct-injection system which is co-developed with Bosch.
The revised and enlarged cooling intakes give the front end of the car a bit more of a chin. The length of the front and rear fascias has been increased by two inches. The headlights have been trimmed while the taillights have become skinnier. The headlight units are much shorter front-to-rear and incorporate Y-shaped daytime running lights into their housings. The body sides and rear decklid are smoother and filled with single slits replacing the dozens of gills on the original Gallardo.
Well- built, well- equipped and above all, highly luxurious!! You will love to flaunt your Gallardo everyday!
Tags: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, four wheel drive system, headlights, taillights
Thu, May 29, 2008 8:34 am By James Coolridge
 Major and minor automobile accidents are increasing at an alarming rate. This has driven the car manufacturers to thing a step ahead about the safety features provided by them to their customers. Vehicle manufacturers are giving priority to the safety features and protection devices in their new models.
However, you should not think that the stylishness and sleekness of the cars take a back seat. They are of course, the USP for many cars.
The vehicles nowadays are also tested for effectiveness. Crash tests are conducted to check the restraint devices. These tests are conducted by the manufacturers as well as the National Highway Traffic and Safety.
This is to facilitate every passenger vehicle to come up to certain federal safety standards. Minimum-security levels are specified in these safety standards. It is also specified on how a vehicle should be built and equipped with gadgets that would protect the passengers aboard in case of accidents.
Tags: Car, Safety, restraint, devices
Wed, May 28, 2008 8:40 am By James Coolridge
 Volkswagen introduces the new GT-Rocket special edition version of the Volkswagen Polo hatch. With its stunning color scheme ranging from Rocket metallic orange, reflex silver metallic, candy white and black, the car is pretty aggressive both in its performance as well as its appearance.
Apart from the “GT-Rocket” decals, the special edition Polo features new black colored 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped around in 205/50 R17 tires, a roof spoiler, darkened headlamps and a sport suspension. The gearshift is wrapped in leather with red stitching. The roof spoiler and sport suspension are its new add-on.
Under the bonnet, you will find VW’s punchy 1.9-litre, 128bhp turbodiesel engine, which not only offers thump-in-the-back performance, but also returns 55.4mpg.
The GT’s sporty suspension set-up gives it decent handling too, with good body control and a comfortable ride over bumps.
Apart from 16-inch alloy wheels and slightly lowered suspension, the new range-topping model looks virtually identical to all the other variants. Designers have placed plenty of GT badges inside and out, though.
Climatic “with air conditioning and CD-radio, will be included in the specifications sheet, a whole series highlights, in particular, leather steering wheel, tinted rear windows , Black and ceiling darkened screen again be in The Black / Silver editions are available with the choice of four petrol and diesel engines four units.
The Polo GT-Rocket can be combined with VW’s petrol engine range between 80 and 105 Hp or with the TDI diesels that produce between 80 and 130 Hp.
The Polo GT Rocket also comes with air-conditioning and a premium RCD 200 audio system.
Prices of the GT-Rocket special edition version start at $26,225 and is only available in Germany.
Tags: Volkswagen, Polo, GT rocket special edition
Wed, May 28, 2008 8:39 am By James Coolridge
 Premium German automobile manufacturer Audi wins 2008 European Inventor of the Year award. Audi received the award from the European Patent Office for the invention of Audi Space Frame Technology. The company qualifies for the award for its significant contributions to Europe’s economical growth and competitiveness.
“The award is a testament to our lead in lightweight aluminum design technology, an area that is so important for the automobile industry,” says Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi.
The Audi Space Frame (ASF) was first presented to the world public at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in 1993 as the body of an Audi A8. The ASF is a high-strength aluminum frame structure into which the panels are integrated so that they also perform a load-bearing function. The Audi Space Frame comprises a complex structure of extruded profiles and cast nodes. Together these result in a car body with very high stiffness and a vehicle offering above-average crash protection. The ASF design enables significant weight savings, improved handling and lower fuel consumption.
Norbert Enning, 51, is one of Audi’s most inventive employees. Enning and his team developed ASF technology under the leadership of Heinrich Timm in the early 80s. “The body of the Audi A8 utilizing the ASF principle is one of the lightest in the luxury class,” says Enning. Since joining Audi in 1982, the graduate mechanical engineer has made inventions in the areas of pedestrian protection and interior appointments in addition to his numerous inventions relating to the ASF design.
Today the Audi A8, the Audi TT Coupé, the TT Roadster, the Audi R8 and the Lamborghini Gallardo are all equipped with Audi Space Frame technology.
Tags: Audi, Space Frame Technology, European Inventor of the Year
Wed, May 28, 2008 8:32 am By James Coolridge
 The soaring prices of gasoline forces everyone to look for gas saving tips and tricks. Nobody on earth would like to empty his or her wallets at the neighbourhood service station. Therefore, here are a few gas saving tips for you. Read on.
Tire pressure:
It is always recommended to check the pressure in the tires of your car at least once a month. Purchase a digital gauge for checking the tire pressure. For easy access, keep the gauge in your glove compartment. Read the recommended tire pressure in the owner’s manual of your car and inflate your tires as needed.
Oil:
The right oil for your car means that your car is doing fine. As we have discussed in many articles, you should change the oil of your car after every 30,000miles. Check the grade of oil that is recommended by the manufacturer.
Spark plug:
Check the spark plugs as needed. It is very important to keep your engine in tune because this boosts your gas mileage by around 4 percent. The spark plugs should not work below the required efficiency as this may lower your car’s fuel efficiency approximately up to 30 percent.
Car parking:
Keep your car in the shade during the summer. It is recommended to park your car in the garage to prevent your car from becoming too hot or too cold.
Tags: save, Fuel, money, energy
Tue, May 27, 2008 8:43 am By James Coolridge
 Hybrid cars were driven only by the techno-geeks celebrities and environmentalists few years ago. Now, things have changed. Hybrid cars are becoming common on the roads. Every other person is spotted driving a hybrid. Thanks to the gas-electric auto technology, which is so appealing that, a large number of people are turning their heads on saving money at the pumps by switching over to hybrid cars. Hybrids have contributed its part in reducing people’s dependency on oil. Moreover, the hybrid version reduces the air pollution by almost 80 to 90 percent.
Now we should seriously think why the taxis and limousines are still based on the traditional fuel. Why can’t the livery fleets, the largest class of public vehicles on city streets, be converted into hybrids?
We know that the limousines are bigger in size and the fuel consumption is more than the ordinary vehicle. The amount of time spent by the limousines on road is also more.
Hence, the limousine industry finds it necessary to be aware of the impact the limousines are having on the environment and the need to reduce the damage caused by them.
As a result, many companies have begun offering chauffeur-driven hybrid livery cars. Now you can book a luxurious limousine service in a hybrid.
The hybrid limousine hire mission aims at offering the executive level chauffeured transportation to reduce the harmful pollutants in the cities and environment. It also aims at reducing people’s dependence on oil. The mission also aims at encouraging the chauffeured transportation industry to make extensive use of natural resources.
Tags: luxury, limousines, natural, resources
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