Showing posts with label Cars news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cars news. Show all posts
Friday, 20 April 2012
worlds fastest cars ever
What is the Worlds Fastest car? Determining which is the fastest car in the world will depend on how you define fast.
We
will talk about the fastest accelerating car in the world, the fastest
cars top speed, the car that had the fastest time at Nürburgring, the
worlds fastest street car, legal street car that is. In other words the
Bugatti Veyron, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT, the Pagani Zonda R and the
Maxximus G-Force Find out more about the worlds fastest cars and how
they got the reputation for being the fastest.
Thursday, 5 April 2012
new 2012 Infiniti LE
Friday, 16 March 2012
Geneva Motor Show 2012
Here is a list of the rest of the Geneva show stars:
Aston Martin Vantage
Prices of cars are set to increase by a minimum of Rs 6000 for a car like the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 to Rs 2 lakh for the Mercedes C class as a result of budget proposals for a hike in excise duties.Friday, 24 February 2012
Audi confirms about the new Lamborghini SUV specification features
Audi confirms about the new Lamborghini SUV specification features
Lamborghini is close to unveiling a dramatically styled & luxuriously equipped SUV concept which previews its long touted third model line, a senior source at parent company Audi has confirmed about that.
This SUV concept is set to getting its 1st public airing in Beijing motor show in this April. The production of the car version will go on to join a successor to today’s Gallardo & the recently introduced Aventador in what will be at least a 3 strong Lamborghini line up in 2016.
“I can’t comment in detail, but the speculation in the press is largely correct,” a source said about the reports outlining Lamborghini’s plan to gauge a public response to a LM002 successor with the SUV concept.
In the second phase the XUV500 gets more then 25,000 bookings
In the second phase the XUV500 gets more then 25,000 bookings
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Would a Battery Load Tester Be Any Use to Your Typical Car Owner?
Would a Battery Load Tester Be Any Use to Your Typical Car Owner?
If you have any equipment that is powered by an internal combustion engine, and if it isn't hand cranked like a lawn mower is, starting the engine is something you depend on a healthy battery for. Starting an engine in freezing cold weather especially, needs a battery that has plenty of juice. It can't be easy knowing that you need your vehicle to start smoothly in the morning when you have to get to work and to not know that the component that you depend on to help power that start is in good shape. That's where a battery load tester comes in. If that sounds like a complicated piece of equipment, the
utility it brings you is straightforward enough. It tells you how much more life your battery has left in it. It tells you how well your battery can respond to charging anymore.
A battery load tester is a device you basically use to test how healthy your batteries are. With a standard a lead acid battery, what you want is to test it for the kind of load that it is capable of handling. The battery load tester that you use needs to make it possible for you to change settings so that you only apply the right kind of load to a battery to test it. Go any higher than the kind of power your batteries can handle, and you could get into trouble with false positive readings. Look for tester that can apply a precisely calibrated load to a battery, that can make allowances for how hot or cool the battery is, and that can make accurate readings, without damaging your battery. What happens when you get a basic battery load tester that doesn't have any of these features? Some of the rudimentary models will only test a battery for the level of voltage it puts out - they don't even test for the kind of load the batteries are capable of taking. They'll go and give a pass rating to batteries that are just about ready to give up the ghost.
Most units that you get to buy today are tough enough for everyday use. Make sure that you get a battery load tester with plenty of range, and that it gives you the tools you need to make adjustments for the right kind of load, temperature and amperage levels. Try not to pick one that gives you a mere "Okay" or "Not Okay" reading, and leaves you with no choice but to trust what it says. You need readouts, and usually, an analog unit tends to be far more accurate party than a digital one.
Auto Transport Rates - How Do You Find Rates That Fit Your Budget?
Auto Transport Rates - How Do You Find Rates That Fit Your Budget?
Are you looking for auto transport rates that fits your budget, but can't seem to find them? Then you need to know ways to use that will allow you to easily find the best rate for your moving budget.
There are a couple of different things that you need to do if you are serious about find the best rate for getting your vehicle transported. The following are the things that need to be done.
1. Multiple quotes - Were you aware that legitimate transport companies will provide you with quotes for free? Many people are aware of this, but they don't use it to their advantage.
If you are seriously looking for a great price for your budget, then
taking time to gather estimates from many companies is essential. This will let you compare the costs that each company will charge you so you can locate the one that fits your budget easily.
2. Ask questions and get answers - When getting your vehicle moved, many people don't realize how vital it is to ask questions. Asking questions is the one of the best ways to determine the best company to hire.
It is also the best way to find ways to save money on the cost of transporting your vehicle. The experts at the transport company may have suggestions for moving your vehicle safely to its new destination that will also allow you to save money, but you will never know if you don't ask.
3. Coupons or discounts - Many companies will offer discounts or coupons during many times of the year. You have to be one the lookout for these because they may not always be easy to locate.
You can also ask the company about them because majority of them will be happy to tell you about them since they want your business and they know that it is a way for you to save money.
4. Be flexible on when the vehicle can be moved - There are many times during the week or month that will be a very busy time for the company. If you can be flexible on when your automobile can be transported, then you will be able to get a cheaper price.
Now that you know how to find auto transport rates that fit your budget; all that remains is to start doing these tasks. The sooner you start, the sooner you will the right company for your moving budget and will make sure that your automobile is safely moved, so you will be able to concentrate on moving the rest of your belongings.
How to Get Money For a Non Running Car
How to Get Money For a Non Running Car
Many would assume that a car that is no longer running is not worth anything and that the best thing to do is to give it away or maybe donate it to an organization. This is not necessarily the case however; there are ways to get cash for junk cars, you just have to know the correct way to go about it.One way to get cash for junk cars is to do most of the work yourself and then take the car to your local junk yard and sell it to them. If you are familiar with the inner workings of automobiles, this may be the way to go. The main things you need to do is to drain all gas, oil, coolant, and other
fluids from the car. Junk yards only take cars with four tires, so make sure you have removed the spare tire. Make sure that if the car is under 10 years old you have the title available to give to the junk yard. Arrange for transport to the junk yard and that is it.
If you are trying to get cash for junkers another option is to break it up into parts. You can then list some of the parts for sale on ebay or Craig's list. Make it easy on yourself and only accept bidders that are willing to come and pick up the items, unless they are small enough that you don't mind shipping them. A couple of other cash for junkers options are to recycle the catalytic converter at a scrap yard as this will bring in some cash and sell the tires if they are in good enough shape to do so.
There are many junk removal companies that you can contact if you do not want to do the work yourself. This way of getting cash for your junker requires you to have all the information ready- make, model, year, and title. You need to also be able to give the company an honest overall appraisal of the condition that the car is currently in. Next, pick a junk removal company; it can be local or national as you are going to be arranging for the towing service to come pick up the car for you and take it to the company. You may not get as much cash with this method as you are not doing most of the labor, but you will still be able to make some money.
You do not have to live with the eyesore of a non-working car cluttering up your driveway. There are ways that you can get rid of it and come out ahead with some extra money in the process.
Friday, 6 January 2012
70% of Japanese vehicles sold in America are built here, too
A new study by the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association has found 70 percent of Japanese vehicles sold in the U.S. were built on a North American assembly line.
According to TheDetroitBureau.com, the study found that more than 400,000 jobs have been created by Japanese automakers since Honda opened its first facility in the U.S. in 1982. Honda, Toyota and Nissanhad a total of 29 plants operating in the U.S. in 2010 with a combined investment of $34 billion. Those numbers are likely to
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Bosch Samsung JV to supply battery for BMW's city e-car
A joint venture between Bosch and Samsung will supply lithium-ion battery cells for BMW's city car project, an electric vehicle due in the first half of the next decade.
"The decision is a major milestone along the way to serial production of the Megacity Vehicle. The battery is a key component in any electric vehicle - it determines the range and performance of the car," BMW Chief Executive Norbert Reithofer said in a statement on Monday.
"With SB LiMotive we have selected a supplier who offers the best available technology, combining leading German automotive expertise with future-oriented Korean battery know-how."
The Megacity car is an offshoot from BMW's 'Project i', which was tasked to develop new mobility concepts for cities with more than 10 million inhabitants.
SB LiMotive, which recently acquired General Motors [GM.UL] hybrid battery supplier Cobasys, is a 50-50 joint venture between Bosch, the world's largest car parts maker, and a South Korean lithium-ion battery supplier that specialises in consumer electronics applications.
Integration of lithium-ion battery cells in a car requires higher standards in terms of durability, operational stability and safety, which is where Bosch's century-long experience in the auto industry comes into play.
"Our foremost objective is to supply BMW with the best battery technology available in terms of performance, range, and safety. At the same time, we want to establish SB LiMotive lithium-ion battery cells as a sustainable product which, after being used in the car, can be reused in other areas or recycled," Samsung SDI CEO Soon Taek Kim said in the statement.
BMW last week announced it would pull out of the Formula One circuit at the end of this season, after management decided to focus its efforts on sustainability issues and reducing carbon emissions.
Toyota Prius outselling battery supply
Toyota's third generation Prius has proved so popular that the cars battery supplier, Panasonic simply can’t match demand and as a result customer waiting lists now extend up to 10 months world wide.
Nissan Says Electric Cars to Be 10% of Demand by 2020
Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn said electric cars will make up at least 10 percent of global vehicle demand by 2020, depending on conditions.
“Ten percent by 2020 is very reasonable,” Ghosn said, referring to research by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Demand estimates are based on Nissan’s assessment of rising energy prices and tougher environmental regulations, Ghosn said at a news conference today after the opening of the automaker’s new headquarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo.
Nissan, Japan’s third-largest carmaker, today unveiled an electric car able to travel 100 miles (160 kilometers) on a full charge, saying it plans to start sales in the U.S., Europe and Japan next year. Nissan spent 17 years developing the car’s lithium-ion battery, which it expects to help make the automaker the biggest supplier of electric vehicles.
“It’s an aggressive number but I think it’s achievable as the number of eco-conscious people will grow,” said Yasuhiro Matsumoto, senior analyst at Shinsei Securities Co. Ghosn gave that forecast partly to urge governments, manufacturers and his company’s partners to cooperate in promoting electric cars, Matsumoto added.
The price of the five-passenger electric Leaf will be “competitive,” Ghosn said at the unveiling. Excluding battery, it will cost about the same as an equivalent gasoline-powered car, he said.
‘Mass Market’
“We are going to go for mass market,” Ghosn said. “The car will be reasonable for consumers with zero emissions, and that is just a cherry on the cake.”
The compact Leaf is modified from the platform used for Nissan’s Tiida hatchback, sold in the U.S. as the Versa.
The car’s lithium-ion battery pack can be fully recharged at a 200-volt outlet in eight hours, or in less than 30 minutes from a so-called fast-charge station, according to Nissan. The automaker is preparing to produce about 350,000 electric vehicles a year globally.
Nissan aims to use a $1.6 billion U.S. loan to retool a factory in Tennessee so battery-powered cars can be made on the same line that currently produces hybrids and other models. The automaker will also receive grants and loans from the U.K. and Portugal to build factories for lithium-ion batteries. The company hasn’t disclosed the amount of aid it will receive.
The Japanese automaker has said it will have the capacity to produce 200,000 electric vehicles in the U.S., 100,000 in Europe and 50,000 in Japan. Nissan and partner Renault SA plan to offer electric vehicles in the U.S. and Japan starting in 2010 and globally in 2012.
Hybrids
Automakers have begun to develop gasoline-electric hybrid models as higher fuel prices and rising environmental concerns spur demand. Toyota’s Prius hybrid was the best-selling vehicle in Japan last month, while Honda’s Insight ranked fourth, excluding minicars.
Ghosn has said Nissan didn’t have the financial resources to develop gasoline-electric hybrid technology in the late 1990’s. The automaker is planning to deploy electric powertrains in compact cars and hybrids for bigger and luxury models.
Nissan aims to sell a hybrid car using its own system in fiscal 2010 in Japan and the U.S. Currently, the automaker’s sole hybrid, the Altima, uses Toyota technology and is only available in the U.S.
Nissan say LEAF EV could outsell Toyota's Prius
Nissan's upcoming all-electric car could outsell hybrids like Toyota's Prius a senior executive said Thursday.
That's because, unlike more expensive hybrids, owners of the zero-emission Leaf will be able to save money while saving the environment, said Larry Dominique, Nissan North America's vice president for product planning.
"Hybrids won't get you there, range extended (plug-in hybrids) won't get you there," Dominique told reporters on the sidelines of an automotive conference in Traverse City, Michigan.
"They're good technologies, but for the mass market appeal, they have much bigger obstacles, especially on upfront cost."
Hybrids currently account for about two percent of global auto sales. Nissan expects electric vehicles to swallow ten percent of the global market by 2016 to 2020.
"We are very confident that Leaf will give you a lower cost to ownership," Dominique said on the margins of the CAR Management Briefing Seminar.
Nissan plans to sell the midsized Leaf hatchback for somewhere in the 25,000- to 33,000-dollar range.
That's slightly more than the current price of the Prius but up to 20,000 dollars less than the expected cost of the Volt, General Motors' plug-in hybrid.
Friday, 2 December 2011
Fulton Innovation blows our minds with eCoupled wireless Tesla, Wireless Car Charging Boxes embedded in the floor!
Fulton Innovation blows our minds with eCoupled wireless Tesla, Wireless Car Charging Boxes embedded in the floor!
The thing that brought us to Fulton Innovation in the first place was the wireless Tesla charging. The model on display here is an obvious retrofit, a coil stuck between the front wheels that runs to an AC/DC converter and then, quite inelegantly, to a cable running out a vent and into the input on the car itself. This is an obvious retrofit but it was done with purpose: to show that without modifying the internal systems of the car wireless charging can be done -- and reasonably efficiently, too.
Most impressive? Inductive charging like this gets more efficient as you raise the voltage, meaning that as you go from 120 to 240 and even 480 (ala CHAdeMO) that efficiency could get even higher. A 30 minute quick-charge without wires? Call us interested.
But that's just one application. There were a suite of retail packaging demos on display that blink or flash, grabbing your attention and, in theory, connecting to a grocery list on a smart phone to help you identify the product on the shelf -- imagine the cardamom amping up the blinkenlights to help you find it. Naturally, though, we think the primary application will be in sugary cereals catching the gaze of wide-eyed kids. Soon we'll all be wearing sunglasses in the cereal aisle.
There's also a can of Chunky Soup that cooks itself -- in the can -- and of course inductive pots and pans and, yes, inductive charging smartphones too. The best part is there's no need for a special charging pad: there are retrofit kits coming to install under nearly any counter top surface (up to about four inches thick) that could, in theory, turn every horizontal plane in your kitchen into a cooking surface, device recharger, and, apparently, cereal blinkelighter.
Yes, it's all conceptual, but the company has enough partners lined up now to give us hope that we'll start seeing this stuff become a reality outside of the show floor. Maybe in time for next year's show.
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