Motoring 2.0

GM India Thrashes Global Beliefs

General Motors,U.S. is working overtime to formulate policies to strip off its SUV manufacturing units.They are in talk with prospective customers for their Hummer Brand.They have shut down four truck manufacturing units in and around U.S, and looking for keeping slim.

GM India doesn't believe 'Big vehicles,Big lose' principle.Yesterday they announced the arrival of 'EPICA' a family car in India.GM India feels they are not equipped with suitable products to tap the family car market which ruled by Honda Accord,Toyota Camry etc. The car is already in UK markets and hold a price tag of 12-14lakhs.

GM India officials says that most successful Indian youth prefer to go for a family weekend trips,that's where GM Epica looking at.

Camels Rule Tractors

Looks interesting? We are not going to compare a camel to tractors in terms of load carrying capacity.The fuel price had ripples in camel market as well.One of the famous blog in blogosphere desipundit reports that camel demand in one of the Indian state Rajasthan has gone up exponentially.

The farmers see camels as a better alternative to fossil fuel guzzlers in terms of capital investment and operating cost.One healthy camel comes for a quarter price of an entry level tractor,reports Desipundit.Also it keeps a farmers nightmare,fuel price away.

Looks like going back to stone age? We are also agreeing with Desipundit, as far as work is completing,whats wrong in that?[Pict:-Volvoadventures.com]

10 Steps To Get Maximum Out Of That Golden Drop

The fuel is getting dearer and dearer everyday.The driver fraternity is now ready to accept the hard reality,that local goverment has limited control over this issue.The initial periods shows fall in road traffic and car sales. But after a short period the situation returns to its normal.

Government is left with no choice,thus drivers.Here we are listing out some important steps that may help you to maximise fuel efficiency.

1.Spend five minutes with your car when its idle and look for any fuel,coolant leakages,remove all dirt
2.Maintain the tyre pressure according to the car manufactures recommendations.
3.Keep the filters clean, switch to a reusable filter instead of a use and throw one.
4.Park the car in a cool area,gain some oil by avoiding evaporation.
5.Strip unwanted weight from your car,keep your car clean.
6.Remove the styling elements that increase the air resistance.
7.Develop a good driving habit.
8.Use a online fuel efficiency monitoring tool.
9.Select the best fuel brand for your car.
10.Keep in mind that every drop counts.

The above steps will definitely improve your fuel efficiency to a large extend,Save fuel and save country[Pict:-www.commons.wikimedia.org]

How To Live With A Body Dent

The Indian road condition is such that each city ride will probably gift you a body dent.No doubt car body dent is equally hurting to your heart and pocket.The effect of body dent doesn't stop there, its going to dent your time schedule as well.

So whats next? How to over come car dents? If you are a DIY fan just roll up your sleeves and join us, we will fix it.If you have decided to repair the car dent your own next action is getting the tools and consumables, Get a set of denting hammer and dolly either from local bazaar or online shops.Get a fine grade (600,800Grade) emery paper and small can of paint repair kit.

Now we can start the exercise hold/support the dented part.Keep the dolly firmly below the car body sheet, mildly over the sheet.Take care not to hit the part with maximum effort.Take the feeling initially then adjust the blow accordingly.Bit care can protect your paint so that you may avoid your next steps.Make the sheet surface uniform with finishing blows.

Now you can inspect the body for any finishing problems, if you notice a problem use the emery paper remove the rough surface,take care to avoid the damages to nearby areas.Once you finish this apply the paint over the surface,Wait according to paint manufactures recommendation.

Road Rage Remedy From DrDriving

Road rage - A discussion topic when it occurs, let it be a news paper or television channel.Due to the continuous flow of other 'important' news, road rage story becomes dusty.Probably Road rage may be the only phenomena over which a driver have full control except vehicle.

Here Dr.Driver.org tells the root cause of road rages incidents,their remedies. Its really a good work, which study a seasonal culprits.All Road rage cases falls into three categories,
1.Impatience and Inattentiveness
All minor comes like signal jumps,honking under this category.
2.Power Struggle
This deals with all road rages related to authority for driving on road

3.Recklessness and Road Rage
Indiscipline like drunk driving,shooting falls this category.

Dr.Driving precribes the remedy as well,the suggestions are queit relevent.
Read some of them are,
1. Be stress free.
2. Start early for journey.
3. Don't show displeasures to others.
4. Avoid venting.

Any one of the above remedies will suitable for common roadrages, thus keeping them in mind will help you to keep the safe distance from road rage.
Read the full article here

Fuelly Yet Another Fuel Monitor

Fuelly, a new website went live from Yesterday. The website looks cool with more features than fuelfrog. The site allows a user to create their profile in easy steps. Once the account created, you can enter cars of different models. The brains behind this site are Matt and Paul.The site allows a user to create their car history with brand and model.

Whats more one can monitor the car more than 50 years old. The fuelly is available in mobile version as well. So a user can feed the fuel quantity topped up and the corresponding odometer reading. But Asians must wait for some more time, currently the site follows European standards. We expect the upgrades very soon.

Bosch Start-Stop Technology To Save Fuel

Yesterday Bosch displayed their 'Start-stop' technology for saving fuel in city rides.The city riders will always face many traffic jams,blockades throughout their journey. Here is Bosch's invention will be much relevant.

The 'Start-Stop' will control the engine by automatically switching 'OFF' while the vehicle is idle for a preset time.And the engine can be switched 'ON' with a mild clutch application.Bosch developed a special starter to suit this application.

In BMW already Bosch implemented this technology. By this technology Bosch claims 8% reduction in fuel consumption and 80% reduction in CO2 emission.The'Start-Stop technology will be launched for low end vehicles also within no-time.

A Blog To Stop Honking

The blogs has resolved many haunting issues across the world,now its turn of honking.A responsible citizen of Bangalore launched a blog stophonk to urge the drivers to stop terrible honking.
The blog neatly describes about the past and present situation of Bangalore and urges the Bangaloreans to stop honking.The blog describes the various problems that Bangalorean's faces.
Its a quiet encouraging movement of a responsible citizen,the only issue everyone remember the anti-honking days poor show at Mumbai. Hope Mr.Vial can make some improvement in current scenario.[Picture:- stophonk ]

Nissan Too Join The Hydrid Run

Associated Press reported,Yesterday Nissan Motor Corp. tested their yet to be named hybrid child in their test track. The car contains 360 Kg of lithium-ion battery.
The good news is the acceleration of the car is good in comparison to the gas powered pals.

The commercialisation of the vehicles will happen in US by 2010.The global market will see this car two years later. The reporter says that car is very quiet in absence of the engine noise.

We should agree that the association with Reanualt working well for Nissan too.

[Source:-AP,Via Forbes]

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Nissan Can Stop A Irresponsible Driver

If everything going well, Nissan may be able to stop the irresponsible driver by their Eco-Pedal system.Last week Nissan Motors Corp. displayed their latest edition to their invention.

The Eco-Pedal can stop the driver from accelerating the vehicle wastefully,thus reducing the chance of accidents by over speeding.Please see the snap from Reuters for ready understanding.

But the term 'wasteful acceleration' is a tricky term, isn't?
[Source&Picture:-Reuters]

Reducing Traffic - The Paris way

Paris is known for its history in war,fine arts and fashion.The authorities of Paris came out with a unique solution for its burning issue - excessive road traffic.There was no long debates or summits behind the solution.

Paris authorities provided thousundads of low cost cycles in each and every nukes and corners.Anyone who holds a membership can pick this cycles and leave them in the city limits.

The aim behind this project is to reduce the road traffic thus less polluting environment and a calm,clean surrounding.The citizens of Paris responded well to this concept as they get a mode of fast transport with physical exercise. Whats more all this come for less than $50 per year.
[Source:-ndtv,PictureChris73,Wikepedia]

Hummer In No Takers Land?

The Gas guzzler 'Hummer' is in no takers land? We believe so. The owner General Motors looking for takers for this dream machines. Hummer was once famous in rich drivers circle. But steep increase in fuel price hike,Hummer lost it's charm.
The initial interested parties were Tata and Mahindra.Now Tata is not in race,to worsen the situation Mahindra's specifically says that they have only 'mild interest' and they are interested in Hummer only if its worth to have in their kitty.
But the only good news for Hummer is two new contestants joined the race, one Chinese player and one Russian player each.No one would have thought of this state of the Muscular Hummer!!!

Creat A Bird House From Scrap Fuel Tank

Mike Werner of Motorbiker.org suggests a very innovotive usage of motor bike fuel tanks once you decided to scrap it. The fuel tanks plays a major role in deciding the looks of the bike when it intact.Spend some time on this project once you make the bike in operation.
Take the scrap fuel tank,Clean it properly,If your time permits place some waste papers,dry grass,fur etc for your expecting guests.Make the external bit attractive coat with low glossy paint.Now your basic is finished.Look for a place where you see birds normally chill out.

Place the tank on a pole as shown in the image. That's it you finished the Bird House building exercise.[Thanks Mike Werner,Image :- Motorbiker.org]

Ferrari Cell Phone is ready and you?

You may be bit cautious while you see a Chinese product. How about this? they are not only make cost effective products ranges from pencils to four wheelers. As per Ferrarifaqs.com one Chinese company is in the process making a 'Ferrari Mobile Phone' Model Code :F430.

The phone comes with a attractive price tag of less than $200. This phone equipped with all basic multimedia features like touch screen,camera,USB interface,music player and video player. Ferrari fans get another must to have gadget.Am I right? [Source Ferrarifaqs.com ]

Google Powered Car In Lab

Google always prefer to do things differently. The Google.com had launched a social initiative wing called Google.org. The Google.org is taking ahead philanthropic activities in the same passion like their parent company Google.com. Google.org has devised many plans like usage of solar energy, non conventional fuel sources etc.

As part of their non-conventional fuel source development program (RechargeIT) Google.org recently distributed $2.75Million to various companies dealing in this field. The Aptera Motors was one of the beneficiary, received $2.75million for their revolutionary car project. Aptera in association with ActaCell ? a battery manufacturer is developing a all new concept car as shown in the picture.

So we can expect a futuristic car which powered by Google very soon.

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