Stronger Cars - Why Dangerous?

Its human to believe that stronger is always more reliable. But is that true with the vehicles? Have you ever paid attention to the fact that stronger cars are more dangerous than the weaker ones. Newer technologies in latest models of cars do not make the situation any better. Infact, if you notice, in most of the accidents, it gets difficult for rescuers to cut down car bodies.

The danger of stronger cars increases especially during accidents. Wondering how and why its not the case with the weaker cars? Read on to find the answers to your question on Automotive-online.com

Must Read – UK Driving Laws

All of us are aware of the common driving laws worldwide, but do not know all the common driving laws of our own regions. Very often, because of this, we land ourselves in trouble. So, friends, just for those you love driving, here is a brush upon on some driving laws and the penalty that is charged if we disobey these government laws. In the upcoming posts, we will cover the motoring laws of varied regions. Lets start with United Kingdom.

A Sneak Peak At the Common Driving Laws of UK

Law Number 1 - Drunken Driving – It has to be the most common driving law of any region. In UK, this driving law is stated under section 4(1) of Road Traffic Act 1988. According to this law, it is an offence to drive or even attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle if the person is drunk or is under the affect of drugs.

Penalty – If you disobey this rule, you might have to pay a fine maximum of £5000 or imprisonment upto 6 months or might be disqualified for 1 year and endorsement unless "special reasons" exist. In case, you face this offence twice within 10 years, you might be disqualified for a minimum of three years unless "special reasons exist"

Law Number 2 - Drunk While You Are In Charge of a Vehicle – Under section 4(2) (as amended) of The Road Traffic Act 1988, it is considered an offence if you are drunk and are in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle on road.

Penalty - Be ready to pay a fine upto £2500 or face imprisonment up to 3 months.

Law Number 3 – Intake of Alcohol Exceeding The Prescribed Limit – Try not to indulge in drink driving and specially do not drink excessively and drive. You might be caught under section 5 (1) of The Road Traffic Act 1988. According to this law, it is an offence to drive a motor vehicle on a road with alcohol over the prescribed limit.

Penalty – Its gonna cost you a lot. You might have to pay a fine up to £5000 or face upto 6 months of imprisonment. This offence can result in a minimum of 1 year disqualification unless "special reasons" exist. A re-test can be taken and the licence must be endorsed with points (3-11). Incase of a second similar offence within ten years duration, be ready to expect a ban of minimum 3 years.

Law Number 4 – Refusal to Give Specimen of Blood/ Urine/ Breath to Police - I suggest never do this ever. The moral reason is that, incase you have made an offence, your refusal will moreover guarantee the offence and you might also trigger the anger of policemen. Well besides, the moral reason, the legal reason is that it is an offence under section 7(6) of The Road Traffic Act to refuse provide a specimen for analysis if you fail to give a reasonable excuse.

Penalty – If one tries to drive, then the penalty will be maximum fine of £5000 or imprisonment upto 6 months. You might face a ban of minimum 1 year unless "special reasons" exist. If a re-test is ordered & its a second offence with 10 years period, then in that case you are subject to a disqualification of 3 years.

Law Number 5 – Disqualified Yet Driving – Under the section 103 of The Road Traffic Act, it is against law to drive on a road if you are disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence.

Penalty – Fine that you might face is a maximum of £5000 or an imprisonment of 6 months. You might be subject to disqualification for any period or until a re-test is passed.

Law Number 6 – Refusal for Breathalyser – It is clearly defined in the Road Traffic Act 1988, section 6(4) that failure in providing a reasonable excuse, to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test is an offence. If you refuse to give your breath specimen when required to do so by a policeman in uniform.

Penalty – You are likely to pay a fine of £1000, 4 points & discretionary disqualification.

Law Number 7 – Careless Driving – The second most common driving offence worldwide. Against this offence, the driving law says under section 3 of The Road Traffic Act 1988 that its an offence to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or public place without due care and attention . Careless driving can include anything from loosing control on your braking system to hitting other vehicle on road.

Penalty - The maximum fine you might anticipate is £2500 and 3-9 points. You may be subject to be disqualified until re-test passed.

These were 7 major driving laws of United Kingdom. Stay tuned for more such laws of other regions, the next could be your country. Till, then drive carefully and do not break any driving law. Happy Driving.

Detroit Auto Show : Cadillac SRX To Be Launched

Detroit Auto Show is already in talks for some exclusive launches that are to happen this year. The auto show that begins after one week will witness some spectacular models of cars. One of them is Cadillac SRX from General Motors. With chiseled look of luxury crossover, this car is sure to set your heart racing. Cadillac SRX is a five seater and comes with a number of stupendous features. Great technology and more - efficient, this car will surely attract a huge crowd at the 2009 North American International Detroit Auto Show. North America Vice President of Cadillac, Mark McNabb has described the vehicle as it,"focuses on both the emotional and pragmatic sides of the luxury customer,".

Some of the features that have been disclosed by General Motors include:

• More chiseled-looking interpretation of the luxury crossover
• Five-seat car
• More-efficient
• High-technology engine choices
• Two engine options - new 3.0-liter direct-injected V6 Or 2.8-liter turbocharged V6
• Focuses on lesser fuel consumption
• Optional all-wheel drive system to help in wet or icy conditions
• 25% reduction in hydrocarbon emissions

Sizzling & Striking - Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss

Its first look is sure to let your heart racing. Here is a glimpse of the much talked about "Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss". This car is sure to stun you with its much awaited features and varied benefits. To start with, the first one is that this Stirling Moss offers 62mph in just 3.5 seconds.

There are others cars in the auto industry that can beat it on 217mph. But, you need to notice that Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss can deliver this mileage without roof, windshield and windows. The car comes with a SLR base and also does not have roof and glass. Similar to SLR Roadster, the bodywork of the car is made from carbon fiber. The latest model from Mercedes- Benz is being termed as a bona-fide racing legend. Click here to know why this car is known as Stirling Moss.

Year 2008 - Best Electric Car – “Tesla Roadster”

Year 2008 witnessed a number of cars, but those who stole limelight were electric, hybrid cars and concept cars. Amongst all the electric cars launched this year, Tesla Roadster is the best one. This sleek and small model car is not only attractive but also offers a number of features. There are a number of unique features that make these cars special and best electric car of year 2008.

Tesla Roadster is 100% electric sports car with zero emissions . This car offers 135 mpg equivalent , 220 miles per charge. Whereas the horsepower and RPM is 248 and 13, 000 respectively. The car tires and battery of this electric car are recyclable and hence are eco friendly. The battery of this electric car gets fully charged in 3.5 hours. This ultra modern car costs less than 2 cents/ mile and hence helps you save money. The other attractive features include touch-screen navigation, 16″ front, 17″ rear & spoke wheels . It also has all the features for your entertainment like 7 speaker, ipod and 170 channel satellite stereo .

Roadster is an electric car with carbon fiber body and has heated leather automotive seats that come with inflatable lumbar support. The most important advantage of this electric car is that being electric it requires no oil. Well, there is another important advantage that will gives these cars an over the other electric cars and that is – Tesla Roadster requires maintenance after every 12, 000 miles. Wow, that would definitely bring a smile on your face. So, are you really interested in this electric car? I hope so, the last piece of information for you – Price of the car – it is $109, 000.

Chrysler to Close Down For A Month

Chrysler is finding it hard to handle the emerging crisis in the auto industry. On Wednesday, Chrysler announced that it will close down all the production work for a minimum of one month. The 30 factories under this automaker will remain closed till 19th of January, 2009. Though its a normal practice for the Detroit's automakers to close the production plants for two weeks at the end of every year, this news is being seen as the consequence of recession in global auto economy. With 46,000 workers employed in Chrysler's factories, this auto news has stirred ripples amongst the auto industry employees.

While Chrysler will close down for one month, Ford has also made the announcement to remain closed for three weeks. The extension of holidays truly depict the deploring condition of the auto industry. Seeking immediate help, Chrysler and other automakers had asked the Bush administration to intervene for auto bailout. An immediate loan for this month of $7 billion and $4 billion was demanded by Chrysler and G.M respectively.

Closing down this week, Chrysler production will remain shut till January 19, 2009. It is also possible that some of the factories might remain closed for a little longer than that.

Automotive Trade Show 'SEMA 2008' – Cool Cars Attract Attention

If you had been thinking about the different hot and cool cars at SEMA 2008, the most happening automotive trade event, you don't need to go searching the webpages now. SEMA 2008 that was held between Nov 04 to Nov 07 was organized at Las Vegas Convention Center, las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

There were a number of vehicles on show at this auto trade show. This post gives a glimpse of different cars with unique features and attractive looks that were exhibited at SEMA.

Chrysler "Hollywood"
Chrysler came up with this eye catching car at SEMA. This Chrysler's "Hollywood" has 300 rides and a 136-inch wheelbase & 18-inches over the stock dimensions. With the look of 1920's cars, this Chrysler display had suicide-style rear doors.

Rice Fink
Aren't You awe struck with this amazing design. This one from Ed "Big Daddy" Roth definitely turned the heads on because of the cartoons and wild cars design. Completely original in look, this car had cartoon created by Roth's signature character CRat Fink".

Superlift Jeep
Now that is something 'Super'. This Jeep displayed at SEMA has the unusual look. With huge wheels & tires and attractive olive drab green color, this jeep did manage to steal limelight at the auto trade show. One of the best looking and toughest jeep at SEMA 2008, this Superlift Jeep has a diesel engine swap. The other features of this Superlift Jeep are beefier drivetrain components and AEV Brute pickup conversion body. Don't you get the feel to try a hands on the steering of this Superlift Jeep?

These cars with unique looks kept attracting a huge number of visitors. Obviously the reason remained their cool designs, unique features, amusing colors or color combination. And, if you are a big car or auto fan, I will bring some more car snaps and their features that are sure to set your pulse racing. Till then, take care.

Advantages Of Podcars – There Are A Number Of Them

Podcars will definitely bring a new revolution in the auto industry through their advanced technology. These personal rapid transits would make commuting within a city easier and definitely faster. This isn't the only benefit of a podcar, there are many. Listed below are the different advantages of Podcar – Your 'Personal Rapid Transit'.

1. Rapid Transit - Its the most obvious and common advantage of these podcar. You can travel a longer distance in a short distance.

2. Its Your Personal Car – Since its small and can accommodate just around 10 people, these future cars serve as your personal car that will take you to your desired destination.

3. Privacy – Definitely An Important USP – Being small, this car would be able to accommodate just your family & friends, thus giving privacy to you. You can now easily get away with those strangers on public transit who stared at you everyday.

4. Fossil Fuel – Electric operated, these cars on elevated guideways would reduce the usage and wastage of fossil fuels.

5. Eco-friendly – Unlike most of other automobiles, the podcars do not pollute the environment. Since it uses clean energy – electricity, it does not cause any harm to the environment.

6. No Frequents Stops – As said earlier, since its your 'personal' rapid transit, these podcars would only stop at desired stops. Being automated, this transit would not stop often thus minimizing wastage of time.

7. Reducing Traffic Congestion – Now, that would be of great relief for anybody on the road. As these cars would run on elevated guideways and not on roads, there would be less traffic congestion.

These are some of the benefits. If your see on the positive side, there are many more. But, there are two sides of every coin. This post covered one side and the next post would focus on the other side that is 'The Disadvantages Of Podcars'. Till then, you have a great time.

Here Comes Podcar – Your Personal Rapid Transit

It's small in size, automated/ computer-guided car and it can take you to the desired destination in few minutes. This is the vehicle of future – Podcars.

Personal rapid transit – Podcars are being defined as private, on-demand non-stop travel system. Electricity is the fuel for these cars that would definitely minimize the use of fossil fuels. This is one of the major advantages of podcars but has stunned the automobile industry that might face risks of being greatly affected when such cars become a common sight in cities.

With accommodation capacity between 2 to 10 persons, these cars would take you wherever you want to go. Sounds convenient! Isn't it? Podcars would run on an elevated guideways thus minimizing congestion on the road.

The concept of podcars is gaining momentum. These podcars are definitely becoming a debatable issue in the news of automotive industry. Now, as every new technology has something good and bad to offer, this one has them too. I'll be covering the benefits of these podcars in the forthcoming posts. Till then, be optimistic to get a ride soon in the podcars that might be coming soon to your city.

Paris Motor Show: Greenery Through Cars!

Well, as I said in the previous post that 'Go small & green' is the most in thing in the Paris Motor Show, 2008 or rather I should say this is the latest concept of the automakers, this motor show is unveiling a number of cars that advertises this concept. To me it seems to be that these green concept cars are mere promotion gimmicks or just ways to pacify the demand for lower emission vehicles (not to forget, obviously with lower fuel consumption levels.)

Popularizing the word 'greenery' that forms a part of almost every news from automotive industry, these cars are replies to issues on increasing global warming. In order to compete in the market and build up their image of being environment- conscious, almost all major automobile players are unveiling 'their eco- friendly cars'.

While Renault comes up with Zero Emission i.e. ZE cars, Fiat is introducing this year its Pur 02 – that's a car which would run only on thin air. Besides these, there are dozens of such cars being launched this season. Some of the top promises or special features of these green cars are : stylish models with neon glass, acid-green windows for better insulation thereby saving energy, minimum carbon dioxide emission, fuel efficiency, modified gearboxes, enhanced aerodynamics, 1.2-litre petrol engine and more.

Looks like the auto industry is soon to be packed with these cars that are ready to make the world green. Will it make some difference to the environment? The question arises - 'Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence?'

Paris Motor Show 2008 - A Must Visit For Auto Lovers!

Stealing the limelight at the 2008 Paris Motor Expo are the 'Concept Cars' from different auto makers. These are most talked about cars that will attract the maximum visitors especially the common public for whom the expo will open from 04th October.

One of the largest motor show of Auto Industry opened in Paris on 2nd of October, 2008. Covering 360 marquees from 25 countries, this auto expo unveils 90 new models of cars from Honda, General motors, Toyota, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroen and other major industry players.

From hybrids, fuel savers, eco friendly to electro-cars, there is a lot to be displayed. 'Go small & green' is the latest trend that is showcased in the range of cars to be exhibited by the automobile manufacturers.

Organized by COMEXPO Paris that is a subsidiary of the Comite des Expositions de Paris, this show is believed to pull in more than 1 million visitors. The stats reveal that it had attracted around 1.43 million people in the last motor show held in 2006.

Those Who Would Visit The Show Or Might Be Interested In It Are -

• Major Automobile Players
• Automobile Professionals
• High-net-worth families & individuals
• Executives & Businessmen
• Overseas Buyers
• Corporate Buyers – CEOs
• Automobile Engineers/ Technicians
• Media & Press
  

So, if your are fond of automobiles then get ready to visit the expo. The Paris Motor Show's key details will surely be of some help to you.

Chrysler To Launch Electric Autos by 2010!

Chrysler's announcement of new production-intent, advanced electric-drive technology vehicles – one for each of its brands, Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge, was quite a surprise for the auto industry.

The company will select one electric-drive model to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, and European markets after 2010. And the company expects about a hundred Chrysler electric vehicles to populate the road as a part of government, business, utility and Chrysler development fleets in 2009.

The automaker also intends to apply electric-drive technology to its front-wheel-drive, rear-wheel-drive and body-on-frame four-wheel-drive platforms in the next several years.

The Electric Vehicle Technology

The technology has three primary components: An electric motor to drive the wheels, an advanced lithium-ion battery system to power the electric-drive motor, and a controller that manages energy flow.

The Range-extended Electric Vehicle, as its known as, combines the electric-drive components of the Electric Vehicle with a small gasoline engine and integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric-drive system when needed. This set up combines the positives of an Electric Vehicle with the driving range equivalent to today’s gasoline-powered vehicles without compromises in performance.

Dodge EV

The Dodge EV development Electric Vehicle is a two-passenger rear-wheel-drive sports car that marries high performance with zero tailpipe emissions. It has a 200 kW electric-drive motor generates 650 N*m (480 lb.-ft.) of torque. Accelerates 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds, and a top speed of over 120 mph.

Jeep EV

The Jeep EV Range-extended Electric Vehicle uses an electric motor, an advanced lithium-ion battery system, and a small gasoline engine with an integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric-drive system when needed. It has a 200 kW (268 horsepower) electric motor generates 400 N*m (295 lb.-ft.) of torque. About eight gallons of gasoline has a range of 400 miles, including 40 miles of zero fuel-consumption, zero-emissions, all-electric operation.

Chrysler EV

The Chrysler EV uses a 190 kW (255 horsepower) motor, producing 350 N*m (258 lb.-ft.) of torque, providing 0 to 60 mph acceleration in approximately nine seconds. The Chrysler EV Range-extended Electric Vehicle can drive 40 miles on all-electric power, and boasts a range of 400 miles on approximately eight gallons of gasoline.

Adapted from original press release

Honda's Insight: Make Hybrids Affordable!

As environmental concerns encourage the automotive industry towards producing greener than ever automobiles, Honda plans to showcase it's concept called “Insight” at the Paris International Auto Show. The automotive trade event, “Paris Motor Show” will run from October 2 to 19, 2008.

The new Insight Concept has styling features similar to the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and is claimed to be an early look at the highly-anticipated five-passenger hybrid vehicle. It's often the price of hybrids that's cited as the reason for keeping many potential consumers away from purchasing hybrids. See: 11 Exclusive Disadvantages Of Hybrid Cars!. However, Honda's new vehicle going to be up for sale in the U.S., would be priced much below hybrids available today the company has said. Thus making hybrid technology affordabile and accessible. The original Honda Insight was introduced in December 1999 as America's first gas-electric hybrid car.

The New Vehicle Is Expected To:

• Be at the forefront of fuel efficiency.
• Have a roomy five passenger cabin.
• Be offered as a hatchback with a five-door access.
• Have folding rear seats.
  

Off late car makers in America and Europe have had to lobby against initiatives attempting to make it obligatory for them to manufacture much more fuel efficient vehicles and with minimum emissions. For instance, almost a year back and in US the car makers lobbied Congress against a proposal which would have forced them to achieve a fleet-average fuel consumption 35 miles per gallon (mpg) by 2020. And in Europe German carmakers registered their protest against the European Commission's proposal to impose financial penalties if their fleets emissions were more than 130 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre (g/km) by 2012, the Economist throws light on the trend.

The dynamics of the automotive industry have changed, and it's best if the auto manufacturers themselves initiate moving towards technologies that are in line with the consumers' demand as well as environmental interests. Which for now seem to have merged pretty much.

Meanwhile the Automobile Buyers' Hunting Ground have also changed, and that it's the Vehicle's Quality, Which Dictates Customer Satisfaction!

US$10 Million of Motorcycle Parts On Liquidation Sale!

After the American Ironhorse Motorcycles had filed for bankruptcy a couple of months back, the bankruptcy court order has now asked the Liquid Asset Partners LLC to sell all the excess motorcycle parts worth about US$ 10 Million.

A myriad of motorcycle parts for sale entails those for meant for custom bikes, motorcycle apparel, hardware including motorcycle braking-system parts, primary chains, motorcycle electrical parts viz. headlights, taillights, motorcycle engine parts, motorcycle parts for V-Twins, choppers etc. You can view the list of the large inventory of the parts at LiquidAssetPartners.com.

The liquidation sales proceedings went live on August 25 itself. Owing to the magnitude of the inventory, the liquidation company is offering a chance to the industrial buyers viz. Auto part distributors and dealers before it's opened up to the general public. Seems to be a good opportunity for everyone to the motorcycle parts that they need and make the best of the proceedings.

The following are the key details:

You need to contact: Liquid Asset Partners LLC

Phone: (616) 719-5917

Dates (for general public): September 12 through September 14. opens at 9 AM, September 12.

Meanwhile on another front, the car manufacturers August sales figures are expected to be discouraging. See: US Auto Sales Could Nosedive In August!

US Auto Sales Could Nosedive In August!

Automotive manufacturers are slated to report heavy declines in the month of August, the WSJ reports based on a study by JD Power. Even though, the industry has induced incentives to encourage sales but the forecast for the month is expected to be discouraging.

Estimates reveal that the sales would decline to about 1.21 million vehicles. And as per the seasonally adjusted annual rate the estimated figure is 13.4 million vehicles, which is a good 2.8 percent down from August 2007 figure of 16.2 million vehicles. However it's still an improvement of 6.3 percent from July.

There's the expectation that the sales would pick up the month comes to a close. The reason is attributed to GM's 100th anniversary sales event, which means that many of its products would be up for sale at the proverbial "employee pricing." Only last month GM reported a 27 percent drop in sales, making it the lowest in the past 16 years.

Hardly any of the major auto manufacturers were spared from the clout of declining sales during the first two weeks of August. At the same time the figures of the Nissan Motor Co. were better than the rest of the manufacturers.

Meanwhile autopart makers can't let their mind off the skyrocketing gas prices and tight credit, which is for the most part responsible for the has led to the current fiasco.

As the downturn is expected to continue for some time to come, and with the gas prices staying high, it seems that the UK and German consumers covet hybrids, as a recent study had revealed.

Study: Bumper Stickers May Mean Road Rage!

Bumper stickers on another automobile may predict road rage, find the researchers at the Colorado State University. So if you don't want to get into trouble you might wanna watch out for those harmless looking bumper stickers.

Apparently, the message on the sticker doesn't matter, so even if the message reads like “make peace, not war,” the person behind the wheel could be more prone to road rage. And this could be anything from honking, tailgating, getting angry quickly, or any other type of aggressive behavior.

Furthermore, the stickers are symbolic of “territorial markers,” that are associated with animals. The reasoning goes that since animals are territorial as it aided them to survive, and humans are animals too they display similar behaviors.

What's more intriguing is that road rage becomes more likely as the number of stickers increase. At the same time bumpers aren't the only place where people put stickers on. The rule applies whether they're placed on bumpers or any other exterior automotive accessories, hoods, panels, license plates, all are included.

Road rage is far from being uncommon. The American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety found that there were 10,037 reported incidents of aggressive driving in the US 1990 and 1996. Moreover, they also stated that this number was much less than the actual number. In yet another survey conducted on 800 drivers in Australia, by the Victorian Community Council Against Violence, 91% of the of the respondents agreed that eventhough they had experienced ‘severe road rage,’ they didn't report it. Further, 41% admitted to have comitted ‘road rage’ during the last 12 months.

The new study now brings to light a surprising new way people can avoid road rage. There are other ways too, to avoid road rage. Some of them are, not to look into the eyes of the a driver who's driving badly as it can make it look like you're expressing displeasure at the person, or staring at him. Not showing aggression yourself either by gestures, or excessive honking or by any other means.

Further, when things do get confrontational, apologizing and maintaining your cool does help. Some studies have also shown that humor also helps to pacify a mildly aggressive person, but it might backfire when one is raging aggressive.

When the automobile engine heats up, the engine's cooling system takes care of it, perhaps if the 'animals' called 'humans' too had an inbuilt cooling system, we wouldn't have had to worry about any road rage.

The Supercar Weber F1: Is Automobile Engine The Secret Of Its Speed?

With its top speed claimed to be 249 mph plus (or 400km/h) this speedy monster is quite capable to give your neighbor sleepless nights. Weber’s Faster One seems to possess all the power it takes to make the owner proud.

Although the car’s been trashed by some for its looks, many don’t seem to share this opinion. The aerodynamics and the powerful engine generating nearly 900 horsepower are what intrigue most.

The Automobile’s Engine

The car houses the already existing LS7 Corvette small-block 7-liter, V8 engine, with a couple of tweaks to enhance performance. The engine’s featherweight Aluminum block has gotten a face lift with the installation of state of the art components. These high-grade automobile parts entail a precision-balanced crankshaft and precision-balanced piston rods coupled with forged pistons.

The camshaft of the engine is known to have high performance timing, which is supported by two cylinder heads with larger valves. Further the intake/outlet ports have been tuned for optimal mixture flow.

Moreover, even the peripherals of the engine of the automobile have been altered with the finesse of Swiss engineers. These engineering feats include a specially designed high-performance fuel injection system and a supercharging system assisted by a single mechanical belt-driven supercharger for each bank of cylinders.

As for the exhaust system, it’s been made from stainless steel and incorporates metal catalysts that has a low back pressure. It is further supported by a muffler bypass valve that unleashes a some great acoustic performance.

The engine’s enormously high capacity and forced induction leads to a magnificent power output of 662kW at 7 000r/min and 1050Nm at 3 800r/min.

Apparently, the car’s not so “aesthetic” design tuned for aerodynamics than appeal is also a big factor contributing to its speedy performance. For instance it totally lacks door handles as even they can increase drag, the underside too has been finished to matchless smoothness, and the whole Aluminum frame weighs only 65Kg.

Undoubtedly, with so much of adroitness going into its design, the supercar accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds. Needless to mention the price tag of this masterpiece is around US$1.5 million! So are you ready for it?

Gear Up For An Automatic Automobile Braking System!

Come year 2020 and the big automaker Volvo could roll out a car that’s supposed to be “injury proof.” This car would achieve this feat by incorporating an automatic braking system and a steering system as well. Its automated braking and steering would be heavily assisted by the data about what lies ahead of it, supplied by a high tech electronic system installed within.

Deaths on road due to crashes make up for the highest percentage of deaths due to injury. About 1.2 million people die and about 50 million are injured in road accidents each year. Further, each day over 1000 children and youngsters below the age of 25 years are killed in road traffic accidents. Apparently, the situation is quite grim, and with more and more automobiles surfacing on road everyday, the figures could be worse if proactive measures aren’t taken to curb it.

Showing prudence and resolve the popular carmaker seems to have led the way to make cars safer and their occupants safe. Although, still being worked upon by the R&D teams of the company, the would-be system of steering and braking in automobiles is being hailed as quite a revolution in car safety, akin to the invention of seat belts.

Be it any brake system, such as the ones comprising disc brakes, hydraulic brakes, drum brakes or power brakes, the proposed system supersedes them all by including automation as one of the brake components.

The development of the steering and braking system for Volvo's project has entailed borrowing knowledge from other industries such as aviation, and strives to build a safety system that forestalls the accident hours, rather than seconds before the accident.

Consideration of car safety is pertinent and widespread amongst buyers of new cars, perhaps improving car safety has a great potential to translate into real profits for car makers, in addition to its intended objective. If the technology’s implementation goes on smoothly, then in a couple of years’ time, car occupants could walk out safe from potentially deadly car crashes.