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Tuesday 16 August 2011

Car Insurance

      Vehicle insurance  is insurance purchased for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other road vehicles. Its primary use is to provide financial protection against physical damage and or bodily injury resulting from traffic collisions and against liability that could also arise therefrom. 





Australia:


     In South Australia, Third Party Personal insurance from the Motor Accident Commission is included in the licence registration fee for people over 17. A similar scheme applies in Western Australia.
 Third Party Personal insurance from the Transport Accident Commission is similarly included, through a levy, in the vehicle registration fee.



     These state based third party insurance schemes usually cover only personal injury liability. Comprehensive vehicle insurance is sold separately to cover property damage and cover can be for events such as fire, theft, collision and other property damage.



Germany:


     The minimum coverage defined by Germany law for car liability insurance / third party personal insurance is:7.5 Million Euro for bodily injury (damage to people), 1 Million Euro for property damage and 50,000 Euro for financial/fortune loss which is in no direct or indirect coherence with bodily injury or property damage. Indeed Insurance Companies usually offer all-in/combined single limit insurances of 50 Million Euro or 100 Million Euro (about 141 Million Dollar) for bodily injury, property damage and other financial/fortune loss.



India:


     Auto Insurance in India deals with the insurance covers for the loss or damage caused to the automobile or its parts due to natural and man-made calamities. It provides accident cover for individual owners of the vehicle while driving and also for passengers and third party legal liability. There are certain general insurance companies who also offer online insurance service for the vehicle.


     Auto Insurance in India is a compulsory requirement for all new vehicles used whether for commercial or personal use. The insurance companies have tie-ups with leading automobile manufacturers. They offer their customers instant auto quotes. Auto premium is determined by a number of factors and the amount of premium increases with the rise in the price of the vehicle. The claims of the Auto Insurance in India can be accidental, theft claims or third party claims.



     Loss or damage by accident, fire, lightning, self ignition, external explosion, burglary, housebreaking or theft, malicious act. Liability for third party injury/death, third party property and liability to paid driver On payment of appropriate additional premium, loss/damage to electrical/electronic accessories The auto insurance does not include:
     *Consequential loss, depreciation, mechanical and electrical breakdown, failure or breakage
     *When vehicle is used outside the geographical area
     *War or nuclear perils and drunken driving

United Kingdom:


      The UK government introduced a law that required every person who used a vehicle on the road to have at least third party personal injury insurance. Today, UK law is defined by the Road Traffic Act 1988, which was last modified in 1991. The Act requires that motorists either be insured, have a security, or have made a specified deposit (£500,000 as of 1991) with the Accountant General of the Supreme Court, against their liability for injuries to others (including passengers) and for damage to other persons' property, resulting from use of a vehicle on a public road or in other public places.



United States:


     The regulations for vehicle insurance differ with each of the 50 U.S. states and other territories
          1.The insured party (medical payments)
          2.The insured vehicle (physical damage)
          3.Third parties (car and people, property damage and bodily injury)
          4.Third party, fire and theft
          5.In some jurisdictions coverage for injuries to persons riding in the insured vehicle is available without regard to fault in the auto accident (No Fault Auto Insurance)

     

Friday 22 July 2011

Audi R8

     Audi R8 is due to be replaced with a brand new model in calendar year 2014. The highest output version of Audi's new 4.0 liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine is expected to power the new car. This engine is scheduled to be previewed as a detuned version in the 2012 Audi S8- with 518 hp (386 kW) on tap. In the R8 application it is expected to produce about 600 hp. 
     

     Combined with an approximate 200 lb (91 kg) weight loss, the new R8 is expected to compete well with the new Porsche 991 twin turbo model and will likely perform significantly better than the current R8 GT with a 0-60 mph time in 3.2 seconds and a quarter mile in less than 11 seconds. A dual clutch automated gearbox will be offered for the first time.


     The 2012 Audi R8 earns praise from reviewers for its artfully designed cockpit with luxurious materials and comfortable seats, but loses points for its small trunk and counterintuitive entertainment and navigation system.

Interior Features:

 

       




     The system controls most entertainment and navigation functions and reviewers say that in addition to being counterintuitive, the display can also be difficult to read in bright sunlight. On the plus side, the 12-speaker Bang and Olufsen stereo, which is standard on the 5.2 and optional on the 4.2, earns high marks for its excellent sound quality.

Sunday 17 July 2011

Future Cars

     Potential future car technologies include new energy sources and materials, which are being developed in order to make automobiles more  sustainable, safer, more energy efficient, or less polluting. Cars are being developed in many different ways.

     Future cars models:







Hyundai Genesis Coupe

     A Genesis Coupe just doesn't have the right kind of TV smarminess, the kind of thing you get from seeing a Bugatti Veyron race against a jet fighter. But if you forget the media hype for a moment and focus on the value presented by performance cars that you can actually afford, the Genesis Coupe turns out to be, as Clarkson might say, "absolutely fabulous."


     Though it shares its name with the larger Genesis luxury sedan, the Genesis Coupe is a considerably different type of car. It follows the basic formula for a high-performance coupe with its sleek styling, rear-wheel drive and a pair of small backseats. Hyundai's traditional strengths factor in, too, as the Genesis Coupe is pretty well equipped, comes with a long warranty and has an affordable price tag.

Body and Level Options:



     The 2.0T R-Spec loses a few minor convenience items (such as cruise control) but adds 19-inch wheels with summer tires, Brembo brakes, a more firmly tuned suspension and a limited-slip rear differential. The 2.0T Premium loses the R-Spec's performance hardware and instead comes with a sunroof, automatic headlights, power driver seat, keyless ignition/entry, auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic climate control, an upgraded audio system plus a navigation system.

     
Performance and Power:

    
     EPA estimated fuel economy for the 2.0T is 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined with the manual transmission. When the automatic transmission is chosen, these numbers change slightly to 20/30/23 mpg. The V6 models have a 17/26/20 mpg rating with the manual, and the rating improves 1 mpg for EPA highway when the automatic is selected. In Edmunds performance testing, a 3.8 Genesis Coupe with the manual went from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds; the 2.0T takes a second longer.


Driving Effect:
 
     On the road, the 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is notably impressive for its excellent body control, responsive steering and sophisticated ride quality. R-Spec models and the 3.8 Track offer even better handling thanks to their tuned suspension and stickier tires, though this does come at the expense of some ride comfort. Acceleration from the turbo four-cylinder is merely adequate for this segment, but the big V6 delivers brisk acceleration and a pleasantly throaty soundtrack.
 

       
    

Friday 1 July 2011

Nissan Sunny

     The wait for the sedan version of the Nissan Micra seems to be over now with the news of launching it next year. As promised by the Japanese auto major, Nissan Micra, a small car, will be followed by Nissan Micra sedan. The New Global Sedan is reported to have been named as Nissan Sunny; a name that was initially decided for Nissan small sedan cars. This Sunny range was first introduced in 1966 and a lot of modifications took place every passing year for decades. Now here in India, the sedan name Sunny might face legal issues as the same name was used for Bajaj scooter, Bajaj Sunny which was discontinued a few years back. It is also speculated that the company might think over the name again. Recently, Nissan has circulated a sketch of its global sedan, Nissan Sunny, which is informed to be showcased at the 8th Guangzhou international Auto Expo in China this December.

     The highly awaited sedan version of Nissan Micra - Nissan Sunny - would sport a 1.5 litre, 4 cylinder petrol and 1.5 litre, 4 cylinder diesel engines that generates 100 bhp of peak power and 146 Nm of max torque (speculated) each via five speed manual gearbox. At this time of point, nothing can be said about the mileage of the sedan, but looking at Nissan Micra, we can just assume that the sedan will be fuel efficient in order to set it in the highly competitive Indian auto market.

      As far as the acceleration time of the Nissan Sunny is concerned, the sedan will ensure positive response and wouldn't let you down for sure, as it is loaded with refined 1.5 litre, 4 cylinder engine. The powertrain promises highest power of 100 bhp and speculated max torque of 146 Nm. The engine output will be transmitted through a five speed manual gearbox.

Thursday 30 June 2011

HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2012



2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

The similar sports utility vehicles that compete with 2012 Santa Fe are Toyota RAV4, Mazda Tribute, and Buick Rendezvous.

Power Specifications

The trim GL is designed with a standard 2.4L I4 engine that can develop 138 horsepower. With this engine, the vehicle offers 27 miles per gallon on highways and 20 miles per gallon in city. The engine is mated to a traditional 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive and elective 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The trim LX 4WD integrates a traditional 2.7L V6 engine to generate 173 hp of power. This engine works with a four-speed automatic transmission. The mileage achieved by this engine is 24 miles per gallon on highway and 18 miles per gallon in city.

Standard Features

The traditional amenities of 2012 Santa Fe are alloy spare wheel, accent color rear as well as front bumpers, full size spare tire, privacy glass, body color door handles, body color side mirrors, and body color tailgate door handle. The traditional equipment on the new Santa Fe are front and rear suspension, independent rear double wishbone suspension, coil-spring suspension, power assisted rack and pinion steering, rear/front hydraulic shock absorbers, and power assisted ventilated disc brakes.

2011 ACURA ZDX









Exterior

Body
  • Rear spoiler
Tires and Wheels
  • Alloy wheels
  • 19 x 8.5 in. wheels
  • Steel spare wheel
  • P255/50R19 103H tires
  • All season tires
  • Inside mounted spare tire
  • Temporary spare tire
Roof and Glass
  • Variable intermittent wipers
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear defogger
  • Fixed glass rear sunroof
  • Power glass sunroof
  • Remote sunroof operation
Doors
  • Fixed lifgate window
  • Rear power liftgate door
Towing and Hauling
  • Cargo tie downs
Measurements
  • Width: 78.5 in.
  • Height: 62.8 in.
  • Length: 192.4 in.
  • Ground clearance: 7.9 in.
  • Front track: 67.7 in.
  • Rear track: 67.7 in.
  • Wheel base: 108.3 in.
  • Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 27.5 cu.ft.
  • Maximum cargo capacity: 57.3 cu.ft.
  • Maximum towing capacity: 1500 lbs.
  • Curb weight: 4410 lbs.
  • Angle of approach: 19.8 degrees
  • Angle of departure: 23.2 degrees
  

Mechanical

Engine & Performance
  • Base engine size: 3.7 L
  • Cam type: Single overhead cam (SOHC)
  • Cylinders: V6
  • Valves: 24
  • Valve timing: Variable
  • Torque: 270 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
  • Horsepower: 300 hp @ 6300 rpm
  • Turning circle: 38.5 ft.
  • Base engine type: gas
DriveTrain
  • Drive type: all wheel drive
  • Mechanical center differential
  • Descent control
  • Transmission: 6-speed shiftable automatic
  • Center and rear limited slip differential
  • Brake hill holder
Suspension
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • Four-wheel independent suspension
  • Front and rear stabilizer bar
Fuel
  • Fuel type: gas
  • Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
  • Fuel tank capacity: 21.0 gal.
  • Range in miles (cty/hwy): 336.0/483.0 mi.
  • EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 16/23 mpg
  • Safety

    Safety & Security
    • 4-wheel ABS
    • Front and rear head airbags
    • Dual front side-mounted airbags
    • Child seat anchors
    • Remote anti-theft alarm system
    • Emergency braking assist
    • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
    • Rear door child safety locks
    • Daytime running lights
    • Engine immobilizer
    • Front fog/driving lights
    • Auto delay off headlamps
    • Dusk sensing headlamps
    • Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
    • 2 front headrests
    • 3 rear headrests
    • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
    • Rear center 3-point belt
    • Front seatbelt pretensioners
    • Turn signal mirrors
    • Stability control
    • Traction control
    • Electronic brakeforce distribution
    • Front height adjustable headrests
    • Rear folding headrests
    • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
    • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
    • Tire pressure monitoring