Know your own Car

Most of the people in today’s world owe himself or herself a four wheeler. They enjoy driving in these cars. But most of them do not know about the basic parts of the particular car they are using. Some basic stuff like how to change the tire of a car with the help of the extra tire known as stephny must be known to the individual. While on long drive, if your car tyre gets punctured then, in most of the cases nearby car workshops are not found. You have to tow the vehicle with the help of a break down van. To avoid situations like this little car repairing works must be known to the user of the particular vehicle.

The Sale of Luxury Cars goes down

The sale of luxury cars took a hit in the last financial season all over the world, it has been revealed at the Annual General Meetings of most firms and the reports of the automobile industry also seem to suggest so. It is being said that more and more people are turning their attention to smaller, highly fuel efficient cars than the luxury ones and one of the main reasons attributed for this is the cash crunch. Apart from that, the unreliability of these sedans has also been a major issue with many cars being called back over the years for faults by the manufacturers. As a result, people are turning away from these cars and this caused some of the luxury car makers’ losses of nearly 18% on the previous year.

Drive Smart

The fuel economy or mileage of your car can actually depend on your style of driving. There are driving tricks which can increase your overall mileage considerably. For example in city traffic too much gear shifting can cause more fuel loss. It is sensible to kill the engine if the halt is for ore than three minutes. If the stoppage time will be less that 3 minutes than killing the engine and a sudden start up consumes more fuel. It is advisable to drive at a continuous speed on a high gear to increase mileage. The mileage also increases with sound gear shifting at low rpm rather than shifting at high rpm.

Technology, Cars and Accidents

Over the years, a lot many surveys have been conducted over the loss of focus while driving a car and some relative issues like that and in most of these surveys; it has been found that most of the cases of accident involve kids that are in their teens or early twenties. Moreover, the surveys also show that this lack of focus or sudden loss of it can be attributed more to the use of technology such as mobile phones while driving as well as listening to music on the iPods have all been held as responsible for the rise in the number of accidents and one should always avoid its use while driving a car for their own safety as well as the general public.

The Revai

The Revai is India’s first electric car that was developed by Bangalore based Reva Electric Car Company. It was launched in 2001, in the country’s capital, New Delhi after extensive research conducted for 13 years. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Ms Sheila Dixit described it as a ‘cute car’, stating that she herself used one for traveling short distances and was extremely satisfied with the results. Keeping in mind its energy efficiency and environment friendly nature, the government of Delhi has decided to provide a 15% subsidy on the price of a car that costs nearly 3 lakh rupees and runs a kilometer for just 40 paisa.

Drawbacks to Your Cutbacks

Trying to save on gas and money by building your own electric vehicle? Consider the drawbacks first. First and foremost a converted car means that it will not be available in any dealership, meaning you have to get it built or build it yourself. No bank provides loans for converting a car, which means that the expenditure is on you. Your car will only be as good as the parts you use. There is also the question of absence of workshops due to the scarcity of converted cars. Finally not all cars are ideal for conversion therefore only small cars may be converted.

Maker of a million smiles

Maruti Suzuki is considered the old horse among car manufactures in India. It is India’s and Nepal’s leading automobile manufacturer, in terms of volume produced and amount of revenue earned. It was the first company in India to cross the one-million mark in terms of units produced and enjoys a great deal of reputation and goodwill in Indian markets. When it came out with the Maruti 800 back in 1983, it took the market by storm. It remained the company’s and India’s largest selling car till 2004, when it was replaced by the Maruti Alto. The company is indeed underrated in International markets, but it still is considered the maker of a million homes and smiles.

Test drives

Test drives are basically meant to assess the drive ability and compatibility of the car on the road. Test drives are an essential factor these days as most customers prefer getting a feel of the car before purchasing it. Seeing the car from outside and knowing its technicality is one thing, but the true essence of the beauty of the car is its test drive. Customers at times fall in love with the car on the test drive. The smooth operation, pick up, gear changes are some of the prime factors that influence the quality of a test drive.

Automatic Transmission

Cars with automatic transmissions are ideal for city rides in heavily congested roads. There is no clutch and hence driving requires less effort. Cars with automatic transmission change gears on its own and if the car has to be brought to neutral, the gear lever on the gear does the trick. Though it is very comfortable to drive automatic cars but they are high on fuel consumption. Also the automatic variants of normal cars are quite expensive. But after driving an automatic vehicle, the normal clutch brake system seems very difficult and cumbrous. Initially it takes getting used to the system, it’s like driving a toy car, but there is no compromise with power and performance.

Driving roads

Cars are nothing without roads. Roads that are a dream to drive on. They need to challenging, exhilarating, and above everything else, nicely set.
A road that is brilliantly made but runs through a congested city is far from ideal. Instead, a road that isn’t quite as well built and engineered but runs through a picturesque mountainside village is far more vividly etched in one’s memory. Some of the best driving roads in the world are to be found in the most unlikely of places. In Romania, for example, there is a road called the Transfiguration highway, which is considered by many to be the best driving road in the world.

Behind the Wheel

Car driving could be a serious hobby to many people who simply love to get behind their wheels for a drive. It is very common for friends to go out on random road trips every now and then. If the driver is choosy about his vehicle, he could go for extensive and classy cars like an Audi, a German car of great quality. People who want to hit the track must manage a Ferrari if he has a need for speed. For students who like to travel together a fuel efficient SUV would be very comfortable. The speeding wing against your face, the occasional raindrops on your windscreen are all part of car driving if the right car is chosen.

Driving Cars without Insurance Is Not Worth the Risk

These days life has become way more unpredictable than before, hence driving a car without its driving insurance done is not worth taking the risk. Insurance might sound strenuous to many as there are a lot of formalities that need to be filled in and also include huge monetary value. But the brand new car owners can breathe out a sigh of relief as now there are cheap car insurance is also available in the market. Many of the dealerships have contacts with these insurance companies and on special requests made, they assist one in attaining the cheap insurance policies that drive away one’s future tension.

The race for the best electric car

With Ford’s latest launch- the Focus Electric, the other electric car manufacturers are sure to have tough competition coming their way. Nissan’s Leaf and Chevrolet’s Volt are the two other electric cars that have been recently launched in the markets. The silent ride, incredible efficiency and amazing internet connectivity is sure to make this the new trend setter among electric cars. The presence of an active cooling and heating liquid within the battery pack makes the battery stable over a wide range of temperatures. It isn’t right to compare within the 3 cars in discussion as each of them have their own advantages and benefits.

Cruise Control

Driving your own vehicle gives one a sense of independence and mobility. Driving is not merely a daily activity but a passion to many. We all have our dream machines which we dream of owning someday. Some prefer SUVs some prefer sleek sportscars or some prefer powerful classics. But owning these powerful machines also come with its share of responsibilities. There is no credit in driving fast, but the real credit lies in driving responsibly and avoiding accidents. Accidents not only jeopardize the drivers’ life but others’ lives also. Cars should be maintained well to ensure trouble free service for a long time.

Ferrari 458 Italia

One of the most iconic names in the automobile world; it evokes a sense of pantomime and passion every time you hear it. Designed with the verve and flair that can only come from Italy; this company has lent its name to the best performance vehicles of all time. Yes, it’s Ferrari.
And now they have managed to outdo themselves with their latest vehicle. It’s called the 458 Italia, and the first thing you will notice about it is that it’s an absolutely stunning bit of design. The vehicle is powered by a 4.5 liter, transversely mounted V8 engine which produces a stratospheric 552 bhp of raw power.

Cutting down on Driving

Researches and studies show that the increase in driving population will soon lead to never ending traffic jams all across the world. China has already faced such a problem last year where a 60 mile traffic jam lasted for days. Cars should only be used for really long drives so that the amount of traffic on the road reduces. However, with the number of cars increasing in the market and most of them being brought out at really low prices, people are keen on buying a car for their daily transportation. These include even nearby travels which in turn would eventually lead to a gridlock.

Electric Cars

Electric cars are quite popular in the news and various articles. There are many who have an added interest to these vehicles as they create less pollution than the standard gasoline cars. Most of the hybrid cars these days talk about electric cars. It is very difficult to differentiate between an electric and a gasoline car as most of them are modified versions of the gasoline car models. The electric car is powered by electric motors making them less polluting and environmental friendly. The electric motor gets its power supply from a controller which in turn is charger from an array of rechargeable batteries.

Car driving focus.. Extremely important

Driving a car is not a very easy deal and it needs years of experience. Car driving focus is very necessary while someone is on wheels or else there can be accidents on the road. While driving focus must be fully on the steering and on the road or else it can cause fatal accidents. There are so many cases of accidents that take place everyday just because of reckless driving and carelessness. Car driving focus is very important for someone especially for those who is driving the car. Accidents generally take place when someone talks over the phone and as a result attention is diverted from the road.

Ka(r)boom!

With the advent of its business operations in India in March 2007, Audi has grown to become the third largest luxury car producer in the market, and has registered a humungous 75.11% growth in sales in June 2011. Audi India officially has stated that the growing millionaires of the country prefer cars by their company over other luxury cars. They have also stated that with the current performance, they expect to surpass their annual sales of 2010, which are approximately 3000 cars. Audi India offers a wide range of sedans such as A6 and A8, and sports utility vehicles such as the Q 5 and Q7. At this rate, it would be hard NOT to spot an Audi in the street of India’s metropolitans!

Drunk Driving

In recent times the number of drunk driving accidents is increasing rapidly. Most of the culprits are young party going teenagers. Teenagers leaving parties heavily intoxicated take their car out for ‘spins’ or to most of us ‘a drive.’ Most of them are so heavily intoxicated that they can’t even walk properly have the audacity to do a complicated thing like driving. More than putting themselves at risk they put innocent people on the road at risk. Almost daily we read about some death in the newspapers due to rash driving.
Celebrities like Chad Kroeger, Lindsay Lohan, Mathew Broderick, Ne-Yo, Britney Spears have been arrested for drunk driving.
Just shows peoples inconsideration for lives.

Car driving focus..Focus must not shift

When a person is on the wheels it is important to have some car driving focus. Without car driving focus many hazardous accidents can take place and life can be at risk anytime. Car driving focus is inevitable while driving a car. There are many way by which the car driving focus can be easily shifted. This includes talking over the phone and not paying attention on the road, listening to very loud music all the time while driving, talking to someone next to the driver’s seat which distracts attentions, looking someone where else and driving. These are certain factors because oh which the car driving focus can easily shift away.

Efficient driving: saving the fuel and the money

Car expenses are very common these days and many face the problem of the constantly rising operational expenses. Rapid acceleration is something which should be avoided in most cases as it causes a lot of stress to the mechanical parts resulting in an increase in consumption of energy and fuel. Constant replacement of the clutches in the car is an effective approach to allow smooth driving and changing of gears. Brakes are another aspect as deceleration causes a lot of wear and tear to the machine parts. Worn out brakes are also bad as they use up more energy converting them to work and heat.