Posts Tagged ‘automotive’

Hyundai i10 Price: Is it Reasonable?

// October 14th, 2011 // No Comments » // Cars

Hyundai i10 price is between Rs 3.40 lakh and Rs 4.00 lakh. This is a reasonable price. Why? First and foremost, it is because of its prestigious awards. In 2008, Hyundai i10 has been awarded with Business Standard Motoring, it has been given the Auto awards, the NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards and the Over Drive Awards. Actually, if you try to analyze it, the Hyundai i10 price is very practical. It is in fact designed for the middle class buyers. Nonetheless, whatever type of class you are in, you’re gonna love this babe car. It has fantastic interior features; the inside is modernly styled—not to mention its glamorous exterior makings. All in all, you’ll find out in the end that the price you pay for this car is very worth it.

Core Features of the Excellent Honda Brio

// October 12th, 2011 // No Comments » // Cars

The Honda brio is a new hatchback car from Honda that is lowly priced, starting at Rs. 3.95 lakh to Rs. 5.1 lakh.This beautiful hatchback is powered by a 1.2 liter engine that can give out a maximum power of 88 Bhp and a maximum torque of 10 Nm. The Honda brio is certified to give a mileage of 18.4 kilometers per liter depending on the driving conditions. Simply put, the Honda Brio is one of the most awaited car in the Indian market and also happens to be the most affordable family car designed for use within the city and in the highways. It comes with a ton of features including powered steering system, ABS brakes and Electronic brake force distribution (EBD).

Kia Awarded for Achieving World Record for Lowest Fuel Consumption

// September 29th, 2011 // No Comments » // Cars, Travel, Vehicles

On the 12th of September, 2011, Kia Motors was awarded for setting a new Guinness World Record for the best fuel consumption. According to the Guinness World Record rules, the Kia Optima Hybrid Sedan was required to carry two people and their baggage across the 48 bordering states of the U.S. Chris Bernius of New York and Wayne Gerdes of Illinois took the wheel across the 7,899 mile distance, weaving in and out of all 48 states; they began their grand expedition in West Point, Georgia and finished up in Greenville, South Carolina.

The Kia Optima Hybrid Sedan flew past the minimum fuel consumption required of 52.27 miles per gallon by averaging the entire trip at 64.55 miles per gallon. The long trip only took Bernius and Gerdes 14 days on the road and about 5.5 tanks of fuel. They not only achieved a new Guinness World Record, but they also surpassed the sedan’s authorized EPA freeway petroleum consumption rate by more than 60 percent.

The two drivers were awarded with the official document for breaking the petroleum consumption record by Guinness Judge Philip Robertson at the executive service which was held on the 12th of September at Kia Motors in West Point, Georgia. The certificate formally named the record, “Lowest fuel consumption driving through all 48 contiguous U.S. states in a gasoline hybrid car,” which is definitely something that should make Kia Motors proud. Senior Vice President of Kia Motors Corporation, Thomas Oh, expressed, “Kia Motors is deeply proud to have set a new Guinness World Record. It is testament to the quality of the design, engineering and production methods of the Kia Optima Hybrid.”

If you ever wanted to easily set a Guinness World Record, you’ve missed your biggest chance. The two motorists talked about what a luxurious trip they had in the Kia Optima, saying it was the ideal car for the two-week journey. The roomy interior made for a relaxing and smooth ride, and the sedan surprised even the drivers with its incredible ability to save fuel.

The Optima Hybrid isn’t only ideal for highway driving. Without a blunder, the Optima Hybrid plowed through mountains, deserts and some of the most notorious traffic spots in the nation such as New York City and Chicago. The two drivers also effortlessly drove through boiling temperatures of over 115 degrees Fahrenheit all the way down to the freezing point of 32 degrees. If you’re looking for a comfortable ride with the lowest fuel consumption, it looks like the Kia Optima Hybrid could be your best bet.

Overview of the Skoda Lauretta Details

// September 28th, 2011 // No Comments » // Cars

Skoda India is set to launch the all new Skoda Lauretta sedan that is expected to be priced at Rs. Lakhs. This car will compete with sedans in the same category with others such as the Honda City, Hyndai Verna, Chevrolet Aveo, Ford Fiesta and the Volkswagen Vento in the Indian market. It is powered by a 1598 cc petrol or diesel engine and can produce a power of 105 Bhp and a torque of 153 Nm for the petrol engine and 250 Nm for the diesel engine. It will come in a variety of models including classic, Ambiente and Elegance ad in five colors: deep black, flash red, candy white, brilliant silver and cappuccino beige for customers to choose which suits them most.

EPA Certified Ford Fiesta

// September 17th, 2011 // No Comments » // Cars

EPA certification of Ford Fiesta as having achieved a fuel efficiency of 40 miles per galon means that the medium sized sedan has entered the market with a miles push against other entrants. This advantage is enhanced by such advanced features as the Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT), deceleration fuel shut off and an engine driven power saving mechanism designed to reduce the power consumption in running the air conditioner. The economy sedan has a six speed automatic transmission with features that take advantage of the manual and automatic power transmission to improve efficiency without compromising on power and convinience. The Ford Fiesta has a refreshing sporty figure set to dominate its class for a long time to come.

Swift Dzire Going Places

// September 15th, 2011 // No Comments » // Cars

Maruti Swift Dzire is a sedan at home in practically any type of weather. Coming in five variations including the diesel powered Swift Dzire Diesel Ldi, it makes the road its playground. All the petrol dzire variations spot a 1200 cc engine while the diesel dzire comes with a 1248 cc engine. These engine sizes, coupled by the proverbial Maruti fuel economy spell well for the customer’s wallet, giving more kilometers to the liter for the sporty sedan. The starting price ranges from Rs 5.75 Lakhs to 7.36 Lakhs for the petrol variations and Rs 6.75 Lakhs for the Dzire Diesel LDi. With the sporty big car look, seating capacity of 5 and ample luggage space, the swift dzire is no doubt set to go places.

The finest status symbol

// September 6th, 2011 // No Comments » // Cars

The Mercedes E 350 Avantgarde is the newest in the Mercedes E-Class series. At the heart of the machine is a roaring 3498cc v6 engine that generates 355 N-m of torque that generates a sweet sound at high revs! You better fasten your seat belts as you blast away from 0-100kmph in under 8.5 seconds! It has a stunning muscular look that’s similar to the vintage Benz beauties. Grab some attention as you drive this piece of art with its parallelogram headlights and daylight. Its gorgeous 4 spoke steering wheel with 12 inbuilt buttons to control stuff from audio to phone calls is a true masterpiece! It also has a 5.8” screen, climate control and USB connections. This is definitely one of the best models of the Mercedes E-Class series.

Mopars Sylvania, Ohio

// July 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Business, Education, Electronics, Family, Finance

I’ve always been pretty good with my hands. Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve loved taking things apart to see how they work, and putting them back together again. This hobby began with things around the house, like clocks, telephones, and DVD players, and then extended to the garage, where I started tinkering with motorcycles and cars. I taught myself how to do basic things like change the oil and other fluids, replace the filters and spark plugs, and keep the battery in tiptop shape. Now, I’m thinking about taking my skills to the next level by purchasing some auto repair manuals so I can handle even more advanced jobs (like the pros routinely do at mopars sylvania ohio).

Let’s get one thing straight right from the start: I’m not trying to be a full-blown mechanic here. Although I enjoy working on my own cars, I don’t think this is something I could do day in and day out for the rest of my life. I just want to be able to fix a few common problems that are likely to occur as my vehicles age. Having a couple of auto repair manuals on hand to refer to will help ensure that I do things the right way, and lessen the chances of inadvertently making things worse.

Auto Repair Toledo Ohio

// July 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Cars, Finance, General, Other, Travel

Working on cars or diagnosing their problems is not my cup of tea (which is why I frequent auto repair toledo ohio so often. So I didn’t use my “Auto Repair for Dummies” book to become a mechanic. However, some twenty years later, I inexplicably decided that I would learn how to tune up my VW bug. Simple enough, right? Ha! It was really a matter of saving money. If I could successfully replace brakes, this should be a piece of cake. I bought the ‘Auto Repair for Dummies’ book, having full faith that I would be guided to a successful tuneup. I wasn’t disappointed. I didn’t enjoy the scrapes and bruises, but eight hours later, I was good to go.

Segur’s Auto and Performance

// July 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Business, Cars, Hobbies, Other

My level of expertise is in the range of differentiating between a Phillips and a flat screw! I can identify a fan belt and find the dip stick for the oil. Oh, yes, I can also refill my water! Beyond that, I’m a lost soul in car land.

I first discovered the merits of Segur’s Auto and Performance when my 1968 Karmann Ghia began making terribly ominous sounds when I applied the brakes. A screeching sound of metal-on-metal. Not good. Having no mechanics handy, or affordable, I bought the ‘Auto for Dummies’ book to investigate the problem. It was a do-or-die proposition. I soon discovered the chapter pertaining to brake calipers. The book gave detailed diagrams, showing the workings of the brakes, as well as the all-important calipers. It showed exactly how to remove the tires and then dismantle the recalcitrant calipers. Although it took me an entire day to round up the parts and some bruised knuckles, the job was completed. Brand new, reliable brakes. The ‘Auto Repair for Dummies’ won a permanent place in my heart and made history in my mechanically disinclined life.