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Gibbs Quadski – A Joyride on the Sea as well as Land

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:13:53 +0000

We all are crazy for bikes which run on water as well as land. But have you tried any such ride? If not, then get ready as Gibbs Quadski is here to make you experience this joyful ride which will surely be a memorable one for you.
What is this funny thing?
Well, it’s not a funny thing but it is as good as an amphibian which works as both an ATV as well as a watercraft. It is going to be the first water vehicle to be brought in the market by mid-November and that also after about 15 years, which is seriously a very long time. The expenses for making this amphibious vehicle topped about $200 million. The funds were more for Aquada which supposed to be road roster but failed due to technical issues and lack of supply. Finally, the idea to develop this amphibian struck and here it is ready for our comfortable ride on the sea and land both.
Features of this sea cum land creature
The Gibbs Quadski has superb features which we always want for a normal race boat.
This amphibious invention cracks a speed of 72 km/hr or 45 mph both on land and water.
It uses the Gibbs’ High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology which helps to increase the speed in the vehicle and includes about 300 patents.
It also uses the detuned version of BMW Motorrads 1.3 liter engine from K1300 which provides an incredible 145 bph for the Quadski.
It can travel for at the most 2 hours in water and 600 kms on land.
Since, we are well equipped about this magical creature, the only wait is for its arrival which is going to get our childhood days back like we used to have on the sea shore in those water boats.

Hyundai Mobis Said it Won a $530 Million Order to Supply Automotive Lamps to Chrysler Group LLC

admin — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:35:18 +0000

Hyundai Mobis, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea has announced that it had worn a big deal to supply automotive lamps to USA based automobile giant Chrysler. The deal is worth a mammoth $530 million. It is said to be one of the biggest deal that the company has ever got.
In a statement released by the company, it has said that the deal’s value is far greater than the previous deals with other automakers such as Volkswagen, Subaru, Mitsubishi motors and BMW. It also quoted that the Korean company is following with Chrysler from year 2011 to complete the deal.
How was it a year back?
The relationship with Chrysler, USA dates back to year 2002 and is good due to previous relations in supplying chassis modules to the Chrysler’s Jeep manufacturing unit in Toledo, USA. The chassis modules are meant for Chrysler’s famous Durango and Cherokee jeep models. This deal is worth around $2 billion in the year 2009.
Hyundai has been on Progressing lines
The company, Hyundai Mobis is part of other Korea automaker Kia motors and Hyundai motors. Presently the company is trying to achieve a 20 percent of the revenue from overseas clients; presently it is around 10 percent. On the clarification about present deal, Chrysler initially refused to accept that the deal is true, later after clarification the management kept it quite.
To know about its present situation – Hyundai Mobis
Presently, Hyundai Mobis is developing a new automotive smart lighting system which intensity and angle of the light depending on the navigation system present in the car. These lights are going to be termed as Active Intelligent Lighting System.

Make Your Test Drives More Prolific

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:22:00 +0000

Thinking to buy a car and actually purchasing it are two different aspects. While you short listed the cars that you find compatible enough according to your needs and desires, the first thing that you would want to do is have a test drive. However, on the basis on a single few minutes long test ride you would have to make the decision and invest all your fund in a commodity that can be repaired as per the warranties offered by all the companies these days, but you cannot get the vehicle replaced if you will find any defect later on. Thus, in that test drive you need to have very keen eyes and ears to make a purchase that you won’t regret later on.
Some guidelines when you go for a test drive
The foremost thing that you would be recommended to do once you decide to take a car test drive is check its engines to make sure that the approved logo is present over there so that you do not end up having a branded car with the duplicate parts (custom wheels, exhaust systems and so on). Besides, if you are going to test drive more than one cars make sure that you take really short drives so that your mind can easily compare between all the models that you have tested.
Also, planning to have test drives on weekdays would be beneficial as the roads are more clear then and consequently you would be able to drive on proper speed and hence have a better idea about its mileage. Be alert while investing in a commodity that would cost you your entire savings.

Tips and Components of an Auto Insurance Policy

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:35:38 +0000

Policy Information and terms
A general auto insurance policy is taken up as security between us (the party) and the insurance company. Every month a premium has to be paid. The insurance company agrees to pay the insurer for every car related losses or damage caused (for those which comes under the coverage), within the policy terms. Each and every state has its own insurance policies. The requirement of minimum insurance may differ from state to state.
Insurance policy Types
Now days, several people tell us different things about the various insurance policies. Despite having the same vehicles, the auto policies also vary depending upon the company which introduces the policies. So, the most common type of insurance policies is:
Fully Comprehensive Auto Insurance:
This is one of the most expensive policy but also a common one. It’s expensive because this insurance covers any type of repair or a stolen vehicle. And an advantage to this is that we don’t have to show ‘fault’ in order to claim this insurance. And it’s common because every finance company makes it mandatory for car owners to purchase this type of insurance.

Special Car Insurance:
This type of insurance is generally for old cars may be around 20-30 years old and want to be covered by an insurance company for any type of accident or theft.

Third party, fire and theft:
This is generally bought by those individuals who have already paid their financed amount but are still looking out to insure their vehicle. It is cheapest because it covers both accident and theft but in case there is an accident then we have to prove the fault.

Business Vehicle Insurance:
This type of cheap auto insurance is offered to companies or businesses for the vehicles used for their business purpose or vehicles bought on rent. Companies have choices to choose their premium, number of vehicles to be insured and many other more options.
It is better to be well equipped with various types of insurance policies so that in future we know to make the right choices when it comes to insurance.

General Motors on the Verge of Minifying Weight in Cars

admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:53:41 +0000

General Motors has earned the reputation over the no. of years as one of the biggest players in car market. Automobile as in industry is taking leaps and bounds over the period of time, where important changes have been seen by audience. For e.g. Car makers have starting avoiding huge amount of carbon fiber and yet getting cars a shiny aluminum body for getting more protection. Recent saying from CEO of General Motors is about searching for ways where they can reduce weight of the car along with maintaining safety of car sitters. Find more information at http://gearheads.org/, a top source for the most up-to-date auto news and rumors.
Few things which have to be taken into consideration while planning to reduce weight of cars are as below:
Less use of magnesium
Making aluminum doors, structural parts, hoods and some other inside parts
Using more spot welding tactics
Applying high strength steel

Benefit to Save Money
Industry’s bigwig’s say that there have been thoughts which would be implemented but before that a lot of things have to be acknowledged before actually promising on weight reduction project. Superiors feel that it would be really great of GM reduces weight of cars as it would then directly be able to meet fuel efficiency standards. It also helps in keeping the temperature of the house to be tolerable in accordance to the surrounding. Proper ventilation constitutes of principle of wind funnel, an intake hose and corresponding exhaust pipe of the car.
According to approximate estimation, the engineers would be able to save 200 pounds as they would replace four cylinder engines for V6 engine. This would be installed in all new models coming up in the market and also from their production unit from 2013. The external factors are also the factor to be kept in mind while planning for reducing weight on car as whole.

Tips For Test Driving A Car

admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:08:44 +0000

When you want to buy a car, you will go through all the different models that are available in the market that will fit your budget and according to your needs you will come up with a short list of cars that you would probably buy. Once you have short listed the cars, you will want to try them out to find out one that you will feel the most comfortable in while driving and while travelling in it. To know how the car feels, you will have to opt for a test drive and there are some things you can do while you test drive the car to help you select the best one for you.
Planning The Test Drives
You would probably want to test drive a few vehicles and it is always a good option to test drive the cars back to back. To compare the case it is always better to have a shortest possible gap between the test drives so that you still have an idea on how the car you test drove before feels when compared to this one. Plan the test drives on weekdays as the roads will be free and so will the dealerships. Pick a weekday, plan the test drives and talk to the dealers to fix the time for the test drives.
Selecting The Car
According to your needs, you can go for the test drive alone or with your family. If you are buying a family car, then you might want to take the opinion of the family and therefore have them along for the test drive. Test drive the car in different road conditions and if there is a car that you like, take it for a longer test drive to see if the seats are comfortable and how the car feels on long runs. Select the car only if you are completely satisfied with it or keep looking for one that will be better than the one you just drove.

Entry Level Chevrolet Corvette Planned By GM

admin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:52:39 +0000

The Chevrolet Corvette is considered to be one of the most fancied cars in the U.S, but due to its price range is out of the reach of many Corvette enthusiasts. This has been identified by GM and they plan to bring out an entry level Corvette sports car that will cost less than $50.000. GM says that this is a step that is taken by them to increase the brand appeal of the iconic sports brand. GM plans to launch the less expensive model somewhere in the mid to late 2015 and not details regarding the launch or the specifications of the car.
2014 Chevrolet Stingray
GM had shown its Chevrolet Stingray to the world on January 2013 and this is the first new Corvette to come out of the company in nine years.

It has been nicknamed as C7 by the fans and it is the seventh generation Corvette.

GM plans to start selling the new Chevrolet Stingray by late summer

GM has not announced any pricing for the Stingray and therefore the wait is on to see the price by Corvettes are available from $50,000 to about $112,600.

GM expects the Stingray to help increase its presence in the sports car segment and is the only U.S. competitor to the European sports car brands like the Lamborghini and Ferrari.
The Corvette Brand
The Corvette brand still accounts for a huge percentage of the total sales of the brand. Last year, Corvette accounted for 71% of the total sales of the U.S. Carmaker. The debut of the Corvette was about 60 years ago and till today, GM has been able to build and sell more than 1.2 million Corvettes. The idea of an entry level Corvette sports car is welcomed by many, but there are some who are of the opinion that The Chevy Camaro is fine for that spot and they would not like to see the Corvette brand image diluted.

General Motors Wants to Reduce Weight of Their Cars

admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:08:49 +0000

It seems that the weight bug has also caught on with General Motors and the car manufacturer is looking to reduce the weight of its cars in order to help its customers get greater mileage for the General Motor cars as well as reduce the price of the car.
Announcement By GM CEO
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson has recently vowed that all new model cars that will out from the General Motors stable in 2016 will be coming out with a massive weight cut to the tune of 15%. This latest announcement from the CEO has put the General Motors engineers under a serious and rigorous task of trying to find ways in which they will be able to reduce the overall weight of their new cars as well as to maintain the safety of the passengers as earlier. An industrial consultant has said that the new project is an achievable one but it needs lots of thinking and ideas to make it happen. It is not an easy task and would really stretch the imaginations of General Motors engineers.
What Industry Bigwigs Say?
The managing director of Ducker World wide in Detroit suburban, Richard Schultz< has acknowledged that it would be a herculean task for the GM engineers to put their CEO’s thoughts into perspective and it will need a big effort from all at General Motors to achieve this huge task. Schultz is a consultant on bulk reduction to GM and various other leading carmakers. He feels that there is lot of work to be done by General Motors in a short period of time and it would take a miracle for GM to get this thing done by 2016. For illustration, General Motors will have to chop off about 600 pounds from the Buick LaCrosse V-6 powered sedan which now weighs at 4,045 pounds. The GM engineers will be able to save about 200 pounds by changing the four- cylinder engine for the V-6 engine and the rest of the weight reduction can be achieved by using light weight materials.
What GM Might Do?
The following are the plans that General Motors might be looking at in order to keep their CEO’s promise of weight reduction of the future cars:
Avoid huge quantities of carbon fiber reinforced plastic and opt for an aluminum body for future cars.
Use of magnesium for some of the important parts like transmission cases.
Use of more aluminum for hoods, doors, structural parts as well as deck lids.
Use of lot more high strength steel on body.
Use of spot welding tactics to save money as well as weight as it will help in reducing rivets.
Save Money Policies
GM’s CEO Akerson has already hinted that the car manufacturer is looking to use more aluminum and high strength steel in order to reduce the weight of their cars and to meet the latest average fuel economy standards which rises to 35.5 mpg by 2016. GM has already started using spot welding to save money and weight and it helps in offering a better and stronger weld devoid of rivets.

The 2014 Chevrolet Impala Takes Looks And Design To A Completely New Level

admin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:06:19 +0000

Great Safety Features

The Impala has in no way compromised on its safety features and aims at providing the user with a completely safe and comfortable environment. Its structure is made of extremely high strength steel and also comes with 10 airbags. Advanced technologies such as Forward collision Alerts, Lane Departure Warnings, Rear Park assist with a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control and Blind Zone alert systems.

When Will The Impala Hit The Markets

The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is expected to hit the markets in the first half of 2013. With numerous teasers and trailers of the wonder machine already out, the demand for this amazing vehicle seems to have already gone through the roof. Further, the Impala is an excellent reminder of Chevrolet’s commitment towards continued excellence and amazing innovations.

The 2014 Chevrolet Impala Takes Looks And Design To A Completely New Level

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:58:08 +0000

Overview

The year 2013 promises to be a great one for Chevrolet with the company being all set to launch its premier car, the 2014 version of the Impala. The Impala has always been one of the premier models for Chevrolet. The car has always been well received by users and offers a great deal of comfort and driving pleasure which is unrivaled by most other cars in the industry. However, this has not stopped the company from changing its award winning formula. The 2014 Chevrolet Impala presents a car which seems to have come straight out of the future. It offers a stunning design along with flagship performance which is only possible under the iconic brand of the Impala. In the modern day of rising fuel prices, fuel economy is one of the main aspects that most users consider. For this reason, the 2014 Impala offers consumers a choice of 3 engines –

The 3.6 liter V6 engine which provides an output of 303 horsepower and goes from 0 – 60 in 6.8 seconds. It also gives a highway mileage of 28 m.p.g.

The 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine which gives an output of 195 horsepower and a mileage of 31 m.p.g

The 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine which gives an output of 182 horsepower and a mileage of 25 m.p.g

Trendy Exteriors And Futuristic Interiors

The 2014 Impala also features an extremely smooth exterior with flowing contours which provide a visually stunning effect. It also includes 20 inch wheels which further make the car look suave and macho. Another eye catching aspect of the Impala is its amazing and luxurious interiors. It allows one to feel completely at home and is also extremely roomy and quiet. Further, the design is completely driver centric and the controls are extremely conveniently placed. The interiors also feature rich wood and chrome accents, leather seats and ambient lighting. The 2014 Impala also gets the My Link infotainment system from Chevrolet which easily integrates Bluetooth for the modern day Smartphones. The 8 inch high resolution touch screen also seems like a gadget from the future.