Minggu, 29 April 2012

Top Best-selling Cars in the World

Such famous auto brands as Toyota, Honda, Mercedes, and so on are always preferred by people all over the world. While Corolla, Camry, and Yaris of Toyota are the best selling models in Asia or North America, the others like Fords are favored by people of all continents. However, there are often some little changes in the auto models to fit the weather and interests of users in each nation. Below is the list of the best-selling cars of the universe:

Volkswagen Polo

The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini car manufactured by Volkswagen and is quickly sold in Europe and other markets worldwide in various models including hatchback, saloon, coupé and estate variants.






Volkswagen Polo



Volkswagen Polo 
Volkswagen Polo

Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a supermini introduced by the French automaker Peugeot and unveiled in January 2006. According to JATO Dynamics, an automative market researcher, the model was the bestselling car in Europe in 2007.

Peugeot 207
Peugeot 207

Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is a series of mid-size automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, and has been sold in the majority of automotive markets throughout the world.

Honda Accord
Honda Accord

Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is a line of compact cars developed and manufactured by Honda and has been consumed in over 160 nations in the world because of its value and reliability for users.

Honda Civic
Honda Civic

Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car, formerly a compact car, manufactured by Toyota since 1980 and is also preferred by the USA market.

Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry

Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini car manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company and isv built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. This auto model has sold over twelve million units since 1976.

Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta

Toyota Corolla

With the total outputs of 908, 661 cars sold last year, Toyota Corolla which is a line of compact cars manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota has become very popular and best selling throughout the world.

Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla

Ford Focus

A second generation of Ford Focus was launched in Europe in January 2005 and received styling and engineering updates in January 2008. Moreover, it is marketed globally outside North and South America and become one of the most best selling cars in the world.

Ford Focus
Ford Focus

source: vehicle.ezinemark.com

Best-selling Car Models in 2011

Cars have become the main transport with different models of automobile nowadays. Therefore, it is so hard for people to choose one which has good performance, beautiful design and especially affordable. Hagerty Insurance Agency has recently given out the list of top ten automobiles that can become best buy cars in 2011. The familiar brands such as Honda CR-V, Fiat 500, Ford Mustang, and Chevrolet Camaro are definitely named in the list. Besides, other brands such as Cadillac CTS, BMW, Mini Cooper, Porsche and so on are also listed. These cars are elected due to many different criteria including their features, design, and impressive performance.

Cadillac CTS-V coupe

The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe owns sophisticated, strong and modern design. It has a supercharged V8 that makes 556 horsepower and comes with a six-speed manual transmission. It costs about $65,000

Selasa, 17 April 2012

Matic cars was powered in the Rise?

Many things must be known to every new car buyer's automatic transmission (matic) on the ability of the car. One-one, could panic if found problems. One was the ability of the car as it passes through a hill.

Such problems are published as a World Astra car buyers matic experience problems on the road uphill. The car feels underpowered. The driver was immediately stepped on the gas pedal in hopes of getting stronger force. Not unexpectedly, the transmission switch itself.

On a less precise way. Although the car may be able to climb, but the heavy machinery and fuel consumption will be much more extravagant.

Engine power was weak and the transmission shifting when stepped on the gas pedal is very likely to occur when driving with matic transmission in the upward trajectory, especially if tanjakannya steep. If you take this route, put the transmission in position "2" or "L". Such complaints in the case will not show up.

Upon completion of his uphill terrain mean heavy engine load increases. To be lifted, the car needs a great moment. Well, there are great moments in position "2" or "L". If the transmission is placed in a position other than that, surely Momennya small so that the engine feels less energy and does not seem able to bulldoze a hill. The problem is, when the rider to overcome the "lack of energy" by stepping on the gas pedal, transmission gear will move practical.

For some people, this kind of experience can sometimes trigger a panic when driving.This device is designed such that the transmission can shift gears without the need for displaced motorists. Gearshift is determined by signals emanating from the gas pedal and the speed of the car.

Tips To Highlight Lamp Light Motor More

The main lights are standard on the bike is actually pretty bright. But that was still lacking, the lighting can be explained again. How, by replacing the light bulb and mica exchanged with the model of projector. For example, like the Yamaha Mio from Eight One regular workshops to up-grade light - especially the type of HID (High Intensity Discharge) - both for motorcycles and cars.
Albert of Eight One asserts that the projector lamp life make models of light and focus widened. To install it paid around Rp 1.5 million to USD 1.7 million. Many of them to purchase two replacement parts.

First, HID lamps have the following balastnya. According to Kevin Airlangga of Eight One, the type of HID bulb there are several kinds, ranging from 4.300K, 6.000K to 12.000K. Letters on the back indicates Kelvin, or hot bulb that can affect the intensity of light. The larger the numbers, let's say that 12.000K then issued the blue light whitish.Else if the 4.300K, yellowish-white, but still brighter than ordinary bulb.

In addition to the HID bulb, there is also a special lamp D2S. The shape is quite strange and so-called single model due to distance and near are in one bulb. Kevin advised, when choosing D2S bulbs, make sure to take the type of projector for HID.

Was already mentioned above, when buying a HID lamp ballast is the following.Because, when applying the HID needs of current (electricity) is good. If the supply is not the maximum, can make batteries come up short.

To apply the HID, the electricity to the motor must be changed first to a type of DC. That is, if the previously adopted AC electricity. But if that is the type of DC applications such as Tiger, do not need anymore. To overcome the short battery assisted with the ballast, it is advisable to use a little as if he still takes 4 amperes at four amperes. Large ballast being able to shift to 8 amperes.

Second, to buy a projector headlamp, do not reduce the function of light, meaning that for the near and far can be used. "This is because the headlamp is equipped with electric motors are used. Bixenon calls, "said Kevin. This component that will attract a cover that is in front of the reflector. Finally, the rays that come out even bigger and far. Results are given reflector, said Kevin did not make the eyes glare opponent's vehicle.

source: Kompas-Online

Minggu, 18 Maret 2012

Knowing the Car Engine condition from spark plug

Many ways to know the state of the engine. One of them can be seen from the color andcondition of the spark plug. If you have any spare time this weekend, try to open the spark plug and see if such instructions below?
Brown: At the electrode slightly grayish brown sign of spark plug is working normally, butapproaching the lifetime limit. Should replace the new.
Yellowish: Engine overheated, so that the temperature and pressure in the engine risesdrastically. Check the engine cooling devices.
Obsolete: Busi like a little pile of old crust on the electrode. Busi has been rejected andneed to replace new.
Redness: electrode layer peeling with redness, but no crust. Machines have ovberheat, check the code range and the heat engine cooling devices.
Hirst: There is a heap of charred crust and colored electrodes. That is, setting the fuel is not true. check the supply of gasoline and other electrical devices.
Melt: melting electrodes and look burnt, due to the spark plug with the wrong heat range.Leak at engine components that cause the lubricant also burned in the engine room.
Thick crust: the crust is thick deposits on the spark plug electrodes and head due topoor fuel consumption. Leak in the seals in the valve that makes the lubricant seepsdown to the spark plugs.
Wet: There is a residual lubricant on the electrode and the head of the spark plugs,engine detonation or ngelitik mengnalami. Check the ignition timing or use the appropriate fuel denngan engine specifications.
Bent: Electrodes attached to the piston head struck the spark plugs due. Check theengine's internal components.
Hiccup: the car stalled and died suddenly. the possibility of a hot car coil. Immediatelyturn off the engine and compress the coil attempts to discuss a damp cloth.

Senin, 16 Januari 2012

Tips Caring for Your Car Tires

Coins can also be used as a pointing device that you have bald tires, then it's time for your car to change tires. More Below are 10 tips car tire maintenance:

  1. Do not wait until the tire is damaged. Make it a habit to always check your tire pressure at least once a month and especially before traveling long distances. Tire with insufficient pressure will cause the tire easily of heat due to friction with the asphalt, so the tires wear out quickly and can endanger the safety of driving.
  2. You must be memorized by the proportional pressure of your tires. The size of the right tire pressure can be seen on the sticker attached to the inside of the door of your vehicle, or on the vehicle owner's manual.
  3. For a valid measurement of your tire pressure, check tires when they are cold temperatures. If your car runs out travel long distances, wait about three hours.
  4. Perform periodic checks, at least once a month and keep the size of your tire pressure is always on a proportionate restriction. So your car is ready for use, if at any time you need.
  5. Coins can be used as a pointing device that you have bald tires. Put your coins in your car tire tread. If you can see the whole picture of money coins, it's time for your car to change tires.
  6. Keep your tires from the hole in the road. Because the hole is too large not only can damage your tires, but will also disrupt the balance or the balance of the car tires.
  7. Make a schedule. Make sure you redeem your tires between the front with that behind every 6000 miles, so that uniform conditions throughout the tire and maintain a longer tire life.
  8. Do not drive a car with a tire without cover her nipple. Driving a car with a tire without a valve cover may be causing air leaks from inside the tire and can lead to tire pressure deficiency.
  9. Check your balance or the balance of your tires periodically, to avoid tire spin that is not stable.
  10. Calculate the weight that should be loaded by your car. If the load exceeds the maximum capacity can cause excessive pressure on your tires and it can be very dangerous.

Sabtu, 14 Januari 2012

When is Must Spooring & Balancing

Driving comfort can not be separated from lenyamanan steering the vehicle, if the steeringvehicle crash course we do not feel comfortable driving.

A tilt steering wheel or run in either direction will be making the driver in driving a vehicle.This is Dangerous for us as well as other motorists driving because we could not regularly.

Events such as the above is one of the vehicle's time on spooring and balancing, vehiclecharacteristics and balancing time spooring include:

  1. Steering ran into one direction.
  2. Uneven tire wear.
  3. Steer / wheel is not straight.
  4. Steering does not return alone after the turn.
  5. steering wheel vibrates at high speeds.
Make sure the system is good before the spooring understel balancing, including balljoint,tie rod, long tie rod, ball bearing and Shockbreaker.