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Cleaning the windshield is not just making more sleek or beautiful. Without realizing it, the glass looks clear will help your visibility while driving. View more clearly, especially at night to eliminate the effects of light refraction from the outside. No need to spend a long time to make it happen, we scout car so you make the glass clear and clean.
Before starting, you should know that most glass cleaners contain ammonia. Compounds of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) is often used because it is very potent mixture of mushrooms and plaques to disappear as a result of dirty water had dried up old or used animal dung.
But beware, not all glass car match the origin (Japan, Korea or Europe). Types of tinted windows is not in accordance with the application materials. The effect is not so clean glass, frosted as it adds info that we quoted from autogeek. To find out your car’s glass specifications, can be seen in the bottom corner. Also you see in the product label says “ammonia free” or “safe for tinted windows”.
Here are the steps cleaning glass
1. Clean the windshield with clean water.
2. Make sure you wash and polish the glass is protected from the sun’s heat which can cause cleaners leave a residue resulted in the emergence of the flex on the glass surface.
3. Use a microfiber cloth to get the most out during polishing, if no, can use ordinary cloth.
4. Rub or spray the glass to be cleaned using drugs and then wipe with a cloth until visible nodes.
5. Rinse the area with water. Continue until the entire well-polished glass.
6. FIRST windshield because it has a high degree of difficulty. Do not worry when the drug was polishing the glass touching the car body, quickly rinse the surface with water so as not to damage the paint.
7. Repeat the above process if you feel not get maximum results.
8. Read some of the rules on glass cleaner because there are certain specifications that must be considered even though in general all have the same step.
Posted in Auto Info
Maybe one of you is one big fan of American automotives, such as Ford or Chevrolet, two big companies, compete one another for a long time. For you who love Chevrolet, the General Motor Company offers you a big deal. It is great news for those who love to collect or change car, or even take cars as life-style. It is called Chevrolet Orlando.
For some country, the presence of brand new Chevrolet Orlando can be expected in next year. But in Europe, General Motors expects “a lot” in the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), a medium that was launched in March 2011, to boost sales of the targeted 30,000 units.
The following year, the target will be increased 100 percent to 60,000 units supplied (CBU) from South Korea with three engine options, namely gasoline-powered 1.8-liter 141 hp, 2.0 liter diesel (131hp) and 2.0 liter turbo diesel (163 hp).
“We hope to reach a large market segment with Orlando because it offers a dynamic ride within the passenger vehicle, a look of SUVs (sports utility vehicle) but the width of the minivan,” commented Federico Sanguinetti, the CEO of Chevrolet Italy.
Orlando will face the rivals that already exist in markets such as Grand C-Max Ford and Opel or Vauxhall Zafira. The price itself is 15 percent cheaper than its competitors. Chevrolet also claimed that Orlando have got up to 1,500 liters of luggage space.
Managing Director of Chevrolet Europe Wayne Brannon stated, Orlando will hold the key to success in Europe. In 2016, Orlando should be able to raise its market share to two-thirds Chevrolet in the minivan segment. Throughout the year, Brannon ambition is to raise total sales of Chevrolet until doubled, including Russia. The reason is that Chevrolet sales in Russia alone last year (2009) down or decrease to 15 percent or just 425,874 units.
Well, except Orlando, Chevrolet Captiva will also release a new facelift, March, New Aveo, Cruze (hatcback) and the Camaro by end of next year.
Posted in Auto Info
You might be planning on going to Europe and the best way to make the most of your trip is by going around by car. It gives you the freedom to go wherever you want to go and the trip to find the places would be such a great adventure. If you do not have access to a private car during your vacation in Europe, then it is necessary for you to rent a car. In regards to renting a car in Europe, there are few things that you need to know. The first is that renting a car in Europe could be quite costly. It is expensive most of the time so you need to prepare the budget well. Allocate a sufficient amount of money for the autonvuokraus and make sure you also have the emergency budget in case you got involved in some troubles with the rental.
The second thing that you need to know is the fact that most of the time, the car that you rent is smaller than the ones you normally drive. Europe is famous for their smart cars and the size of a smart car might not as big as you think it is. For that matter, do not bring excess luggage. One more thing, make the rental arrangement in advance, read the contract thoroughly and make sure you have the same understanding with the rental company.
Posted in Auto Info
Audi began to produce new models, A1. The German car manufacturer chose a factory in Brussels, Belgium, to assemble the hatchback, the Audi’s smallest car.
“Production and investment inaugural A1 300 million euros (about USD 3.4 trillion) at the Brussels plant is an evidence of real support to the automotive industry in Europe. We’re very competitive here in Europe and still the car business and continue to be a strong driving force for growth and innovation, “said head of Audi AG, Martin Winterkorn
VW Group subsidiary is targeting the production of 50,000 units A1 until the end of 2010. Next year, the target was increased to 80,000 units and will reach 100,000 units in 2012. Factory production capacity in Brussels can reach 500 units in two shifts per day with 2200 employees.
“Audi Brussels is responsible for the production of A1, and it is a challenge and a chance at the same time,” said Werner Widuckel, Director of Audi Brussels.
Audi A1 will start to be marketed in the near future. A1 is available in four variants, i.e. two petrol and two diesels. All engines will have an injection system and turbo, which is 1.2L TFSI (86 hp/160 Nm), 1.4L TFSI (122 hp/200 Nm), 1.6L TDI (105 hp/250 Nm), and another version 1.6L TDI (90 hp/230 Nm). The prices for Continental Blue A1 starts from 15 800 euros (about USD 182.1 million) to 21 150 euros (about USD 243.7 million) per unit.
In the ceremony of premiere production, present among others Yves Leterme, the Minister of Belgium and Minister of State Capital, Charles Picque.
Posted in Car News
This battery allows the Prius to travel 21 km with a speed of 96 km / h only with electrical energy, without the help of gasoline engine 1.8 liter four cylinders. The first generation battery result of cooperation between Toyota and Panasonic Electric Vehicle Energy begins November produced 500 units in the assembly factory in Teiho, Japan. It took three years to conduct testing of this battery is made in Japan, North America and Europe to ensure its performance in various weather conditions and diverse. This December, Toyota will send 350 units of the Prius plug-in hybrid with battery to Japan and Europe. A number of government agencies and business institutions would be to lease for a certain period. January 2010, turn to the United States where 150 units were sent to selected partners around the country Uncle Sam’s. The first group of cars was equipped with instruments and sending data collectors so that Toyota can monitor how the performance of the car and get information on how to work the car and the battery in the real world. Toyota Prius Gen 3 was chosen as car of The Year 2009 Auto Build version. But the struggle for third-generation Prius is not easy in the face of two rivals in this climactic battle. As a hybrid car, the Prius would excel in fuel consumption than any rival. For routes within the city and highway respectively 19.4 km / l and 27.1 km / l. Alloy 1800 cc engine and 98 dk technology Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) which carried a Prius is much better than the previous generation. Although weight 1390 kg, but the bigger engine, 1-speed transmission with automatic planetary gear and the additional power of 80 dk electric motor, the Prius is easier to drive in urban road and freeway. In fact, performance acceleration 0-100 km / hour can be reach in 11.72 seconds.
Toyota Prius hybrid plug-ins debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and marked the beginnings of Toyota hybrid car with lithium-ion batteries that can store more electrical energy than the Prius NiMH used today.