Toyota Etios

Recently, Toyota launched its new car, Toyota Etios. With its large dimension, both length wise and width wise, Toyota Etios is a statement of style and comfort combined. With a 1496 cc, DOHC gasoline engine, and 90 PS (66kW) @ 5600 rpm power, its powerful engine as well as smooth riding ensures an experience way above other cars. Its automatic steering, newly designed air conditioner vents along with its 2-DVD changer stereo system completes the car's experience. Toyota Etios is a car which offers supreme leg and boot space. Meant for driving in the city as well outside it, Toyota Etios is a definite choice when you consider buying your new car.

Drive Safe

A key to a car is also a key to a responsible and self reliant future. To drive fast is no credit, to drive safely is. Always wear the seat belts and never let little children sit in the front row beside the driver. Traffic rules have to be followed religiously and first time drivers need to be extra careful with their driving. One should always be sober while driving and road rage must be avoided at all costs. Parking and reverse are important aspects of driving and must be practiced meticulously. Driving is not very difficult you just need to keep your eyes and ears open! So grab your dream wheels and hit the road, and keep all your racing skills limited to the video games!

Cars on Celluloid

It is man’s fascination to travel from one place to another in lesser time and more comfort which led to the invention of the car in the early 18th and 19th centuries. It is also man’s fascination which has made him feature cars in movies and sometimes base the whole movie on his great invention. Through the years, hundreds of movies have been made on cars. Cars have not only been the main focus, but have also been used as style statements and side-kicks to film characters. Movies such as ‘Gone in 60 seconds’, ‘Fast and the Furious’ series and others have not only done great business at the box office, but have set fashion trends over the years. With another century of fancy cars coming up, we can expect to see more such movies.

Latest Car News

GM motors recently claimed that they had tried to come up with a small car which would act as a competition to Tata Motor’s Nano but said they failed to come up with something which would manage.

They claimed they put in efforts to come up with a cost savings car but they tried in vain and the maximum they can accomplish at the moment is to release diesel versions of the Chevrolet Beat. With this news coming in, Tata Motors will enjoy the advantage of selling India’s cheapest and smallest car till some stiff competition may arise.

Efficient Cars for a better environment

At present, there probably are around 1 million cars in the whole world. Given the next 10 years this number is sure to double itself. What really is the question of importance is that given the present scenario of greenhouse gases creating havoc on our climate, will matters just get worse?
Car enthusiasts have revealed that many countries are taking the effort to develop an effective strategy that will help get rid of the conventional petroleum fueled cars. There have been developments with gas run vehicles made available in the market, but how long till it comes over as a major revolution? Will we be able to get things back to normal and hope for a greener cleaner environment that is safe for us to live in?

Tata Nano: Really worth it?

With Tata & Sons Co. Ltd. becoming a global brand with the acquisition of ‘Jaguar’, the expectations of the company to perform has increased tremendously. Ratan Tata had promised the Indian masses of a one lakh which would perform just like any other car a few years back. But after the release of the ‘Tata Nano’, Ratan Tata did perform his promise but the quality of the car is under question. There have been reports of the care catching fire in public as well as its quality being below-standard. This forces us to ask the question: “Is the concept of alow budget really that applicable?” The production of the Nano has certainly shot down any such dream. Low-budget cars of the future are expected to fulfill such expectations, no matter what.

SOME CAR DRIVING TIPS FOR EXTRA SAFETY

Almost everyone today drive a car. Car driving is fun when you know all the all the rules and safety measures. You must follow certain safety tips to ensure a safe drive for you and the people sitting in the vehicle.
• Never drive the car when you are drunk or on drugs. The two things namely drugs and alcohol makes your mind and reflexes dull. Hence you will not know the right thing to do at the right moment.
• Stay focused on only driving. Whenever you are driving a car it is essential that you keep your eyes and mind at one place. Any lack of concentration might be a reason for disaster.
• Follow the road rules obediently. The road rules are formed for the safety of the drivers and so there is no good reason for not following them.

A great way to travel

The newest car on the block is the Chevrolet Aveo U-VA. It is perfect for a nuclear family. It has spacious interiors and offers rough gear shifting. On the downside it has average fuel efficiency. It’s a different looking hatchback car with comfy interiors. It has a very good AC. The best feature in the car is its ground clearance.
The Overall Experience while driving the Chevrolet Aveo U-VA is satisfactory. It does not have any problems while on a long drive. It is an ideal car for small families who are looking for style and comfort. The leg space in the car is desirable.

Slug Fest

The automotive world has suddenly decided to get into a slug fest when it comes to power outputs from their cars. If one manufacturer brings out a car with 500 b hp, the next one comes along with 550, followed by an example from another company producing 650.
This is all very good on paper, but in the real world where more than 95% of the drivers are just about average, packing more and more power into a car starts to sound a bit scary. There are some people out there with more money than sense, and they not only put themselves at risk, but also other road users. Find something else to fight over, car companies, okay?

Technology Assists driving

A new wave a technology has emerged assisting drivers in maintaining road safety and driving safely yet more efficiently. Some of the function that this system performs is Adaptive High beam Assist where the system adjusts the level and intensity of light according to availability of oncoming car light. Active lane assistance to help drivers in informing when it is safe to switch lanes. Speed limit assistance to inform the drivers to stay within the limit of the road. Parking assistance to empower 80% parking ability to the car. The most commercial car to have most of the new technology is in the new Passat 2011 edition.

Things to keep in mind for new drivers

 Carry the insurance papers and other legal documents for proofs.
 The safest thing to do is to follow all the rules and sign boards.
 Whenever you get out of your car, make sure you do not forget the keys inside and turn off the lights of your vehicle during night time.
 Carry change i.e. coins for payment of parking fees and toll booths.
 Always remember to carry your license with you.
 Do not break red lights.
 While parking make sure it is not a ‘No Parking Zone’, since your car might get towed for illegal parking.
 Be polite to the other people on the road, whether it is other car drivers, cyclers or pedestrians.

Cruise Control

In this modern era cars have come a long way from being just transportation on wheels. The modern cars are loaded with features from GPS to parking assist, etc. There is one such feature which has even been ported from aircrafts, something that the pilots extensively use. In aircrafts its called the autopilot. In cars it's called the cruise control. Cruise control can automatically adjust your cars speed with the touch of a button. Adaptive Cruise control takes technology even higher. It can automatically measure the distance and speed of a moving vehicle in front the car and adjust the current driving speed to allow for a safe distance.

Small technicalities

Cars are easy to drive, once you have your mind wrapped around the little technicalities associated with cars. Every car has its acceleration limit, implying each car can accelerate only up till a certain extent in a few seconds. Engine power and potency must be paid attention to when you're purchasing a car, and the purpose that the car has to serve must be kept in mind. While actually driving a car, alertness is the first attribute of a driver. Otherwise, changing gears is the biggest problem most people face. Changing gears must be done by releasing the accelerator pedal and stepping on the clutch, to avoid making the car shudder.

If these small details are paid attention to, it will not be too difficult to drive easily.