Showing posts with label car. Show all posts
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Sunday, June 9, 2013

New Car Review Nissan Leaf


2011 Nissan Leaf electric car
The 2011 Nissan Leaf. Park one next to a Juke and contemplate automotive styling.

 Nissan Leaf. No gas, and as the decals on the sides say (yep, our tester had them), "Zero Emission".

2011 Nissan Leaf electric car interior
The interior of the 2011 Nissan Leaf: Futuristic, but functional.

Its a very nice, modern car. Not terribly gimmicky, yet with enough dashes of obvious tech here and there to remind you of your cutting-edge status. It drives well, is surprisingly quick, very quiet (no gasoline motor noise, for one), and is roomier inside than the outside suggests (the Nissan Tardis?)

$33,720 puts one in your driveway (our tester, with optional splash guards, ECO Design Package..thats the decals on the doors, Hologram 3D door entry plates and center console applique...Protection Package, floor mats and cargo area mat, cargo net and safety kit, came to $35,430 with destination charges...but subtract the $7,500 tax credit and youre at $27,930).

Better yet, let that money put it in your garage, where hopefully youll have the optional ($2,200) 240 volt charging station installed. The advantage...the ability to fully recharge a very-nearly-drained Leaf in just 7 hours. Use the charger that stashes in the trunk and hooks up to your household 120V current and itll take 14.

2011 Nissan Leaf electric car range meter
Like optimism? Youll love the 2011 Nissan Leafs range meter.

Nissans early PR for the Leaf suggested a 100 mile range was attainable. The EPA, however, doesnt agree, and has issued a 73 mile estimated range on a full charge. Even that, though, can be optimistic. How youre driving, whether youre using the air conditioning, and things beyond your control such as traffic patterns, can all affect your range.

When the Leaf was dropped off for our test, it showed what the picture shows above...83 miles. But a 15-mile roundtrip from my office to run an errand brought that down to 57. No problem. Id made arrangements with the building supervisor for a parking space next to a 120V outlet in the company garage. Id get six hours worth of charge (not quite enough to get it to full, but giving me a comfortable cushion for the 25 mile drive home that evening).

Except.

The Leaf kept tripping the circuit breaker. Turned out to be the outlets fault, not the car, but it meant no charge, and a drive home in rush hour with no more juice than was in the car.

57 minus 25 is 32. But the Leaf showed only a 19 mile range by the time I pulled into my driveway that evening....and it was estimating a 14-hour full recharge on household current. More trouble. Id just finished a double shift. It was 7PM. I needed to leave for work at 4AM. Thats only 9 hours of charging time.  I left the next morning showing 55 miles on the range meter, with a 25 mile drive (same as last night, just the other direction). Good news...it wasnt rush hour. Bad news...it wasnt rush hour. What that means is that while there wasnt much unpredictable about 4AM traffic, it also meant running 65 miles per hour on the freeway, which eats the charge quicker than say, 40 or 45.

The range meter showed 22 when I got to work. Thankfully, the building supervisor had sent an email. A good outlet had been located and blocked off for the Leaf. The bad news? The Leaf again needed 14 hours on 120V household current, and I was only going to be at work for 8.

2011 Nissan Leaf electric car front view
The panel around the Nissan logo on the 2011 Leaf? Thats the flap that opens for the charger.


This could have gone on forever, but Nissan scheduled a short loan. They dropped it with me at noon on Thursday, and picked it up the following Monday morning. So I finally got a full charge between 1PM and 3AM Friday afternoon/Saturday morning, but I wasnt commuting on Saturday and Sunday. I drove it for errands through the weekend on that one charge. And after giving it a full charge Sunday afternoon until 4AM Monday, I drove it to work and Nissan came and picked it up.


So what did we learn? A few things:

1. The Leaf is a much better electric car than the General Motors EV-1 of the 1990s, a car whose range meter could go from 80 miles to 45 in just three miles. It is far more comfortable, carries more people and their possessions and is simply more practical.

2. If you drive more than 10 miles one way to work in a day, spend the $2200 for the 240V charger for your house. Youll have a full charge when you leave each morning and reserve power for lunch runs and unforseen emergencies.

3. If you drive more than 25 miles one way to work in a day, seriously consider doing whatever it takes to get a second 240V charger installed where you work. Again, a full charge in the morning, a full charge to get home on and reserve power for the stuff that comes up. If you cant make a 240V work charger happen, think twice about the Leaf.

4. If you ever have days where you drive more than 75 or 80 miles, or if your life or job are simply unpredictable in terms of how much and where you might have to drive at any given time, theres probably a better option for you.

Still, purely electric vehicles have a place in the future of the automobile, and theres no doubt Nissan will improve and refine the Leaf as battery technology improves. Its a good car, a commendable effort, and for some drivers, a solid choice.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Painting car interior with their own hands

Since the coating of a car gets older and eventually ceases to perform its protective functions there is a need to complete painting. Of course painting interior exacting work at home, but workable. The fact that the auto body shop after washing was dried in a chamber at a temperature of 90 degrees. In a domestic environment, you can use industrial dryers. The very process of painting takes up only ten percent of the time, and the rest of the time uhoditna training vehicle. In order to prepare the car for painting we need: abrasive paper and mount to it, two part putty, primer, solvent, white spirit, cotton rags, paint gun, "Sadolin". The first step is to wash and dry the car, after performing the disassembly of the body, in part, removing decorative and rubber parts. Before you remove the old paint and shoot it can be both mechanical and chemical methods to uncover pockets of corrosion, and remove the rust before the advent of pure iron, then apply primer. After removing the old coating must, with the help of white spirit, to degrease the body. At the same importance is the fact that, after degreasing should not be left any lint or by hand, nor of the tissue. Then you can begin to paint the car. The first plot the so-called Developing a layer, it is four parts paint and one part "Sadolin". This is done to detect surface defects after the fillers. Paint is applied as follows: first box, and then door and window openings and the main surface - horizontal movements, and always on top vniz.Takzhe should apply two coats of paint. After painting the car can be dried in the sun to dry must be within two or three days in the garage. But this is not vse.Pochti all machines there black or gray plastic, which quickly become boring. Exit est.Nado krasit.Konechno can buy expensive paint Folia Tec, but it is not an option, why throw away a lot of money. You just need to go to the nearest car market and choose the paint. On the interior of any car it takes an average of about two bottles of paint, we paint the instrument panel, door handles and center console, about three-cylinder platifikatora and varnish. The process is as follows. After drawing two or three layers of plasticizer giving it to dry. When the plasticizer is dry apply two coats of paint, with an interval between the deposition of each layer is about fifteen minutes. And the final step in applying the varnish. Where the surface are in contact with the fingers should be applied more polish. In that case if you correctly paint your room, paint will stick around for four years. The main thing with painting is not to overdo it and do not apply paint more than necessary. Now after you've made a painting of your car, you just allow it to dry and to calculate how much you saved on it.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Painting plastic car with his hands

In the car the most important role played by its specifications. Nevertheless, many motorists want their vehicle looked excellent and the outside, because at present the style and well-groomed appearance of the machine is as important as the inner content. There are many companies that deal with the tuning of the car, that is, equip him all sorts of designs that adorn cars. This may be aerodynamic body kits, bumpers and door sills. However, such "decorations" may eventually wear out, there are scratches and chips. Improve the look of the car can not only expensive salons, but also with their own hands by resorting to the help of a number of tools, and spent a little time. So, how can you paint the car yourself? First you need to prepare the item you intend to paint. Firstly, it should be removed from irregularities with a special putty, and then cover the soil for plastic. But above all, use White Spirit or 646 solvent, it will help remove all the fat, also in handy anti-static, the dust are not attracted to the material. Still need to take into account that if the plastic is stained before, not necessarily his prime, it is enough to rub the fine sandpaper. In general, plastics can be divided into two major groups - the stuff that requires pre-priming and therefore is not required. Therefore, experts advise to carefully consider the coating of plastic, if the paint holds up well, then blot it is not necessary. By the way, the soil may be different shades, so try to trim it carefully to the color of paint. The second step in the process of painting plastic car is its filling. Please note that filler for plastics is different from the usual, its feature is the high level of plasticity. That the process of dyeing is not formed in cracks and crevices, after applying the filler, you should use a special abrasive paper. In stores you can find different kinds of paints for the car. A knowledgeable people say that it is very easy to use tools that come in aerosol cans. Very few layers of paint is applied, usually in 3-4.Obyazatelno try to dry the paint after each layer. If used in paint, metallic, one must also apply a coat of varnish, about 20 minutes after the last staining. And finally, the final step is to process the material is colored wax polishing paste, it is good because it makes the surface more smooth, hiding all the errors of the staining of plastic parts. Of course, the room in which the process of working with paint should be light and air, which is important for both human health and for the most staining - the material should not get a lot of dust. And most importantly - be confident in their abilities.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Volvo S60 is the safest car in the luxury segment

Volvo S60
According to the IIHS, the Volvo S60 is the safest car in the luxury segment. This is a confirmation of the excellent score that the car previously obtained by the Euro NCAP test and a pat on the continued efforts in the area of road safety.

The Audi A4, BMW 3, Mercedes C and Lexus 250 are less secure than generally assumed. This is shown by tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Which, according to this U.S. security organization much more realistic than the Euro NCAP tests, in Europe as the standard apply.

Until the end of the nineties could a carmaker - at will - each new model praise as the "safest" car. Convincing evidence came mostly only of Mercedes and Volvo, both of which have done pioneering work in the field of safety in and outside the car. With the establishment of Euro NCAP in 1997 came to an end happy that unhealthy situation.

Euro CAP enjoys confidence of European government,
manufacturers and consumers

Structure of Euro NCAP was to assess the safety performance of the best selling cars in Europe to investigate and scores to be awarded in the form of stars, by analogy with the Michelin Guide. In addition, several situations examined, ranging from a frontal and side impact pole test about the protection of children in the car and Pedestrian Street, whiplash, seat belt reminders and speed limiters. For each of the tests were very detailed procedures and standards developed. How to find the frontal collision at a speed of 64 km / h against an immovable block with a sheet of aluminum. The collision is under Euro NCAP representative of the most common accidents with serious or fatal injury. The crash test simulates a head-on collision of two cars with similar weight to 55 km / h. The difference in speed is the result of the energy that is absorbed by the deformable plate. Each test is by high speed cameras filmed the images are compared with the measured values and provide additional information on the impact of the collision on the so-called dummy in the car.

Based on the results of the various tests, Euro NCAP has the new car review ranging from one to five stars. A new model achieves a maximum score, and then sends the car manufacturer usually once a press release from the good news. Rated a new model bad, then its likely that the manufacturer of the launch or even adjust. The measurement results from Euro NCAP will be much echo in the media, reducing the risk of reputation damage is high. And that risk to or dare not walk the brands.

Since 1997, dozens of models discussed. Euro NCAP has proven to be a professional and independent organization that enjoys the confidence of both the European Commission and the car industry and the national motoring and consumer organizations. Euro NCAP is an important player in the field of road safety, the safety organization puts the sector to new developments and rewards those efforts with a good score. Euro NCAP has undoubtedly saved many lives, both in the car on the street. Thus, the increased attention to the protection of children and pedestrians manufacturers undertook drastic changes to the concept and design of their new models.

Since 2010 has Euro NCAP Advanced awards also allow for advanced safety technologies. So this year were the autonomous emergency braking system from Audi (Pre Sense Front Plus), Mercedes (Collision Prevention Assist) and VW (City Emergency Brake) and the system for a better view (Adaptive Forward Lighting) Opel a special mention.

Doubt representative character of crash test

the recently published test of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has caused a stir in Europe. According to the U.S. safety institute concentrates the Euro NCAP crash test on frontal collisions and collisions along the side. In reality, this type of collision is not common, said IIHS President Adrian Lund. "Almost all new cars score well in frontal collisions, yet we note more than 10,000 deaths each year in collisions."

The so-called small overlap frontal crash "of the IIHS, the car is 64 km / h against a heavy block catapulted, with only 25 percent of the front of the car the obstacle. The test simulates a collision in which the vehicle at the corner being hit by a tree or another car. The results of these tests show that the Audi A4, BMW 3, Mercedes C and Lexus IS 250 moderate to insufficient score. This immediately led to reactions from Audi. This should show that the German manufacturers criticism of U.S. security organization seriously and will take action. What action that actually entails, as we have provision ally’s guess.

The fact is that the results of the IIHS test to ensure nervousness in the car world and that a heated discussion is to come about which the most realistic tests. European manufacturers are not amused: in what situations they must now focus on the design of new models? Euro NCAP pulls the short end, and then the European brands their safety philosophy of mind and maybe even adjusts. This does not apply to Volvo, the Swedish security pioneer in Chinese hands. According to the IIHS, the Volvo S60 is the safest car in the luxury segment. Data is a confirmation of the excellent score that the car previously obtained by the Euro NCAP test and a pat on the continued efforts in the area of road safety. For once brings the good news headlines.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

2011 pajero dakar car

When asked about the Triton does not make big changes, direct Rizwan quickly dismissed. "So far there has been no notification from Japan. Anywaym in 2012 (that is, change the model every five years)," he said.
"What Pajero Sport?" Kompas.com asked. "Later, please," she said simply. Means, intentions to enter Rizwan Pajero Sport 3500 cc petrol engine with 200 horsepower that was never off-road vehicle with equipment Ceremony Ruby Elementary School, West Java, in late November 2009, becomes reality.

Then the same answer (you must call) when asked to slide the Outlander. However, people KTB signal that has been launched in Thailand is also true for Indonesia, not long after.

By the fact that the new Pajero Sport, said the sources, his name no frills "Dakar". It means, he said, the return Matsuoka.


After the return to Thailand before, the exhibition in Bangkok Motor Show 2011 In Thailand, Mitsubishi displayed complete cheap cars are produced in the country is a white elephant. One of the other hand, is never Delica D5 nampang at IIMS 2010. "Generally, it is intended to be made IIMS. Animonya look forward to before," said Rizwan and exposure.





Have you done your drive even car accessories


Ask that just about everyone a car be how much of the vehicle it means who and the answer almost always in the form of certified proclamation of his attitude and personality reflected by his car. Also research the statement with his conclusion that people tend to attach themselves with things seconds, including cars, feeling them complement their personality in the best way. Car talk, is the one thing that really have to do the people to express themselves, such as better Jazz up their car with appropriate accessories.

In fact, a vehicle with different car accessories dressing up has become more a fad as a necessity as the market more and more reasons to indulge it produces. Former important elements such as roof racks and roof boxes, car mats, rear spoiler, and alarm systems, all of these are now given way trendy and stylish facilities such as boot liners, GPS navigation systems, alloy wheels and other interior design car accessories.

Filters such as the impact of commercialization in, car owners with newer and better car accessories on the market in the same camera detectors tried are always, sport car graphics, grating, winter essentials and even hydraulics. Depending on the needs and suitability of the user, these facilities serve their to the best of their abilities. While some accessories are roof rack alarms, very useful and necessary like car others find only their way because the buyers affection for them.

Capitalisation on the growing popularity of car accessories, especially in the United Kingdom have the makers of these units now made to promote the way to various online platforms and sell their creations. Every day there is a change of accessories only to once again be improved by another.



Wednesday, May 8, 2013

2011 Aston Martin Rapide Car Pictures

2011 Aston Martin
Imagine the next time you join a discussion about 2011 aston martin rapide.When you start sharing the fascinating 2011 aston martin rapide facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.

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Honda CR Z Smart Car Manufacured by Honda


Honda CR-Z with a 1500 cc engine capable of running 30-50 miles. with only consume 1 liter of petrol Honda CR-Z is a product of the highly favored honda car honda said these would be the trend of the automotive market for the type of city car. with the elegant style of this car is perfect piloted in the city or in the center of the crowd because the car is very fuel efficient. be very efficient for the users

Honda CR-Z Smart Car Manufacured by Honda

Honda CR-Z Smart Car Manufacured by Honda

Honda CR-Z Smart Car Manufacured by Honda


Honda CR-Z Smart Car Manufacured by Honda

very majestic dashboard panel that radiates from this car. when we get into the cabin of the car looks a dashboard graced the front of the car. car door panel looks very elegant too heavily on the side of the car cabin

Honda CR-Z Smart Car Manufacured by Honda

Honda CR-Z Smart Car Manufacured by Honda

car stern section. head lamp looks mounted integrally with the brake lights and parking lights car turn signal not only that the car is also designed so fused with car
Honda CR-Z Smart Car Manufacured by Honda

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Renault R Space concept car

Renault will show off a glimpse of its thinking for the Scenic segment with the new R-Space concept car at the 2011 Geneva motor show. It’s a 4.3m long show car that’s designed to inject some pizzazz where today’s Scenic prefers a more sober style.The new-fangled Renault look as pioneered by incoming design chief Laurens van den Acker is present and correct: there’s a large diamond on the nose

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Ford Focus brand new Executive Car of the Year

Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is allowed one year Executive Car of the Year. The focus was on the jury the highest points on all technical and commercial criteria and scored meritorious issues such as representative ness, styling and handling.

It is the second time that the Ford Focus lease drivers under the esteemed title "Executive Car of the Year" win. Previously he did in 2007. The current focus is the contango another boost. Previously the model because all elected towing of the Year 2012 and according to statistics from 2012, the Focus is currently the best selling car in the world to call.

Appreciation
the reason the Focus brand new Executive Car of the Year has become the jury because the car scores well on quality and resale value. On the technical dragged the Focus also necessary, important points within. This will include the Ford EcoBoost technology valued, with the standard-bearer of the 1.0-liter three-cylinder naturally. But the dealer channel and customer Ford is satisfactory.

Ambition
Finally, as the Fiat 500 and Citroen DS3. These cars scoring high among business minded motorists but could not quite win this edition of the Focus. They were second and third respectively. The potential is nevertheless present, as in the Peugeot 208. Who got the ambition imputed price. The award for upcoming talent in the automobile business.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Lancer De Mitsubishi Lancer 2013 All Sport Car

Lancer De| Mitsubishi Lancer 2013

not much different from previous mitsubishi lancer. Mitsubuishi de Lancer Evo this time Nissan is also capable of producing 1,000 horsepower. fantastis.ya Lancer Evo X is one of the most frequently modified sports cars the tuners around the world. In the midst of uncertainty about the future of Mitsubishis latest version of the Evo, this car gives a glimmer of entertainment for the fans. How not, without the need for major publications about the modifications, the Evo X to be the fastest record in the world. in a region of the United States test vehicles Evo noted this car can issue a power of 908 AWHP or about 1000 horsepower equivalent to 2,000 CC Turbocharged engine.

Lancer De| Mitsubishi Lancer 2013

Lancer De| Mitsubishi Lancer 2013

Lancer De| Mitsubishi Lancer 2013

cars produced by 3D Motorsports along with DKT Performance and Daves Crankshaft is getting a package in the form of engine tuning house snail Precision Turbo 6466, which pumps 40 psi boost through a four-cylinder with E85 Ethanol fuel. The car supposedly very difficult to control and not due to terms of amenities. but due to the speed of the car is very unusual to make this car seem wild in the streets

 
Lancer De| Mitsubishi Lancer 2013

Lancer De| Mitsubishi Lancer 2013

Lancer De| Mitsubishi Lancer 2013