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When performing repair services, the first vehicle component your should learn about the car’s battery. Although the battery only store 12 volts, which is the source of electricity throughout the vehicle. You will not be able to start the engine without the battery. In addition to the battery of self-help to operate all electrical fittings in the car. A car battery should last 3-5 years in average climates. Extreme hot or cold climates, however, reduce this to only 2-3 years.

A car battery is constructed of six cells, each with lead plates stacked positive and negative. These are divided and separated by insulators and immersed in an electrolyte, a liquid mixture of sulfuric acid and water. However, some batteries use a gel electrolyte instead. This is considered safer because they do not fill with electrolytes, has been labeled as “maintenance free”. Each cell generates or put more correctly, stores 2.1 volts for a total of 12.6 volts. Between the electrolyte and lead plates, a chemical reaction is created. This produces toxic and explosive gases that vent through the holes in the battery cover. Because of this, care must be taken when loading or reactivate the battery is low. The same caution should also be taken whenever you are working under the hood of your vehicle. It is important to provide good ventilation in the battery as possible, so always keep it clean.

All batteries, even that using gel electrolyte instead of losing the ability to load as time passes. The reason for this is that the chemical breakdown of the connections inevitably takes place leading to the deterioration of the plates and electrolyte loss.
Is when loading or reactivate the battery is low? The same caution should also be taken whenever you are working under the hood of your vehicle. It is important to provide good ventilation in the battery as possible, so always keep it clean.

All batteries, even that using gel electrolyte instead of losing the ability to load as time passes. The reason for this is that the chemical breakdown of the connections inevitably takes place leading to the deterioration of the plates and electrolyte loss.

If your car has the launching or loading problems, the process of troubleshooting the vehicle must begin with a test battery. You do a visual inspection followed by a stress test. If the battery is fine, other components of the electrical system is probably the reason, but the battery problems are by far the most likely cause.

One good thing with checking the battery and problem solving is that it requires very little technical equipment. All you need is a good age Ohm meter Digital volt charger for the battery. Each manufacturer of car batteries uses a particular color on the ‘eye’ of the battery that tells you whether a charge is needed. This is a quick and easy way to alert you to return to the load. Check out the specifications of your battery manufacturer’s “eye” and everything about it.

The Ministry of Education’s Office, the National Technological University, and Volkswagen Argentina SA signed two agreements, the Convention Center General Pacheco Regional School of the National Technological University, located at Hirohito Irigoyen 288, in the locality of the province of Buenos Aires.

One of the agreements provides for the implementation of the Centre for Research and Knowledge Development in the Automotive Industry, the other provides for the creation of the School of Management Technician in the Automotive Industry.

It is also envisaged the creation of Automotive Engineering, which is in process of accreditation. When the process expires, similar agreement is signed.

Signed agreements, the Secretary of University Policies, Alberto Dibber, the rector of the UTN, Hector Grotto, the president of Volkswagen America, Victor Lima, the dean of the regional Pacheco house of higher learning, Eugenio Ricciolini between others.

Last year, during the protocol visit of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to Germany, Minister of Education, Alberto Silone, and International President of Volkswagen, Martin Winterport, signed an agreement of cooperation. In it, declaring the commitment of the automotive company to invest more than $ 2.5 million in infrastructure and equipment with an area of ​​research and development (R & D) on issues related to this branch of industry.

Almost a year after the firm is ready for the official opening of the new races. The national government, through its institutions, will provide the necessary funds to cover non-teaching positions that require the creation and sustaining of Engineering in Automotive Management and technical programs of the Automotive Industry.

The Nissan LEAF will be remembered in automotive history as the first electric car manufactured in large numbers. With architecture similar to the Versa hatchback, the LEAF is slightly longer, wider and with a greater distance between axles. Aesthetically the green Nissan car has a front designed to get the best airflow possible. Like the Juke, it highlights the position of the lights of LEDs at the ends of the box. Instinct aerodynamic profile projects across a line that runs from the front to follow the shape of the fenders. LEAF Japanese roots are unquestionable as seen in the taillights with the classic white background. Not having an internal combustion engine helps the image of the vehicle look more pure. No grill, exhaust nor making gasoline.

As if it were a TV, just plug the LEAF only a power outlet to recharge the lithium ion batteries located under the floor, allowing the cargo area not look down your space.
In total it has the same volume as a BMW. Just lift the cover on the front of the car, right where the emblem is placed to run into the two outlets, the smallest of them to the household power de110 volts. To recharge the battery as a whole will have to spend about 16 hours, but if you want to do it in half the time will have to take home a 220-volt electrical system, but will cost because you must change the entire wiring monobasic make a two-phase transformation and that costs several thousand dollars. The larger plug is for fast reloads in space stations, to be of higher voltage, load 80% takes less than 30 minutes. In cities like Los Angeles, Tokyo and London are working hard to rise in a short period, the number of recharge centers.

How does LEAF? The battery pack lithium ion battery, which certainly have a lifespan of approximately ten years, responsible for feeding the electric motor, which generates a power of 80 Kwan to the front wheels. If we take these 80 Kwan to the converter gives us a result of 109 horsepower, power equivalent to that seen in an internal combustion engine normally aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder. In the line of torque, the delivery LEAF 207 lb / ft -30 lb/pie- more than the Mini Cooper S. The most interesting is that the maximum thrust available since we put the pedal to the metal, i.e. the 207 lb / ft we find from zero speed and linear fashion.

The new Audi R8 V10 Spider won the title of Best Convertible in the inaugural Topless in Miami 2011; a competition involving 19 of the best convertibles sold in the U.S. and was organized by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA).

The Audi R8 Spider was elected with the votes of more than 40 members of SAMA, who spent a day testing the models 19 participants divided into categories: Best Luxury Convertible, Convertible Best Family, Best Sports Convertible, Convertible Top Compact and best Convertible.

The test site had, as the luxurious and exclusive hotel in Key Ritz Carlton Biscayne, where the journalists were at the wheel of each of the participating models to analyze all their attributes.

In the category Best Convertible Sedan, the winner was the Fiat 500c, which exceeded the vote to the Jeep Wrangler, Mazda MX5 and the MINI Cooper.

In the category of Best Sports Convertible, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster beat Nissan Z370 and BMW Z4. The Audi R8 Spider has been included in this category, but because competition rules prevented one car won in its category and the overall vote, the Corvette was the winner in this group.

In the category of Best Family Convertible, the winner was the Nissan Moreno Cross Cabriolet above the Chevrolet Camano, Chrysler 200, Ford Mustang GT and the Volkswagen EOS.
Finally, in the category of Best Luxury CoAnvertible, the winner was the BMW 650i, beating the Audi A5, the Infiniti G37, Jaguar XKR, Lexus IS250 and Mercedes-Benz SLK350.A

If all the gallantry of the R8 will not suffice, Audi decided to go a step further and create a version of the existing one-sporting coupe. Also it is a truly unique car, built only 333 units worldwide of which 90 are destined for the U.S.

With a starting price of $ 196.800, the R8 GT followed the familiar formula: more power for less lightness. Clearly, the Audi team of engineers squeezed every last drop of 5.2-liter V10 engine to increase the horsepower and torque. If alone the R8 with 525 horsepower is a demon on the track, the GT version is enhanced with 35 horse powers, reaching a total of 560 horses and 398 exorbitant lb / ft of torque. As a genuine Audi, all power is sent to all four wheels via Quattro famed, providing management with the utmost firmness as if standing on rails. The suspension was altered to deliver an even sportier performance. For its part, is semi-automatic gearbox with paddle shifters located behind the wheel, just select between Normal and Sport mode and so out of hand the most of the special edition of the R8?

To improve the aerodynamics and performance, the coupe was put on a diet. The goal was to lose 180 pounds. To fulfill the role the German resorted to the use of carbon fiber. For example, the front bumper as well as being lighter has a design that increases the down force. On the back were incorporated two elements that increase grip at the rear, a spoiler and a diffuser. Other components of carbon fiber used as raw material are the tailgate, air intakes, rear bumper and side mirrors shells. One of the most aesthetic differences is huge carbon-ceramic brakes that are to be seen behind the wheels of 19 inches. While not everything is there in the diet of R8 GT to continue losing weight motor insulation to the cabin was small, the glasses have a thinner, plus carpets, seats and batteries are lighter. As in other models of Audi R8 GT bodywork using the Audi Space Frame technology delivering the same time lightness and rigidity to the vehicle to realize that we are talking only of the chassis has a weight of 463 lbs.
With this series of modifications to the engine and the body of the R8 GT, 3.6 seconds will be sufficient for the needle to rise from zero to 60 mph and reach 125 mph 10.8 seconds suffice. Top speed is 200 mph.

Besides being very good on the outside, the inside R8 GT is a reflection of the sporty appearance that we see abroad. Alcatraz and carbon fiber are the two main materials used in bucket seats, steering wheel, dashboard, ceiling panels and brake, which highlighted by red stitching.

For all the above you’d think the R8 GT is a vehicle for exclusive use on road courses, but it is not. You may not installing air conditioning and audio system would have lost more pounds, but we chose to offer all the amenities to make the R8 GT car to handle daily. The device MMI infotainment system and Bang and Loosen audio with 12 speakers will make travel more enjoyable.

Perhaps the R8 GT is not as flashy and exciting as a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera LP570-4, but in matters of performance and amount of horsepower is very similar because both use the same heart of ten cylinders. That if, by the Italian will have to sign a check for over $ 237.600, while on the other hand the German is worth $ 40,000 less.

 

On behalf of our client, a leading automotive company for the category, we are seeking highly qualified personnel to fill the position of Executive Demo.

Features:

• Find and contact customers with the right profile to be invited to test a car for 48 hours.
• Coordinate date and place of delivery and return the car.
• Coordinate schedules with the client to carry the vehicle where indicated.
• Undertake the delivery of cars to customers and report on the loan conditions, vehicle characteristics.
• Perform removal of cars with collecting relevant information provided by the customer on the loan and his experience with the brand.
• Manage and support the design of materials required to perform demos, such as chocolates, stationery, etc…
• Inform the technical support area of possible technical failures in vehicles, then the loans.
• Coordinate maintenance and vehicle condition. In addition to keeping track of documentation such as plates and insurance, among others.
• Monthly report on the results of the surveys to customers using the demo.
• Report weekly on loans to sales management.
• Provide support for promotional events, brand cars and sport events.

According to a report by international agency Associated Press, Nissan Motor Co is the Japanese brand with better recovery from natural disasters that affected the country in Japan in March. The results, highlighted the increase in local production and global.

In recent months, the brand increased its production by 0.8%, reaching 80 thousand 35 cars in Japan and globally, production reached 368 000 914 units. According to Nissan, this was possible thanks to a rebound in sales in the United States, China and Europe.

Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Corp announced that production in May fell 54.4% to a total of 107,000 vehicles in Japan 437. Globally, however, production decreased 49.3% to 287 000 811 units.

The month of May was crucial to the Japanese brands, according to AP, most notably because they perceived the consequences of natural disasters. Honda Motor Co also registered losses of up to 53.4% ​​in local production and 50.4% worldwide.

As a contribution to the development of European Under-21 Championship of the Union of European Football Associations, the South Korean automaker Kia Motors delivered a fleet of 61 cars.

The delivery took place in the city of Aarhus, the city stadium, which hosted the first match between Belarus and Iceland. Among the cars delivered by Kia Motors, said the presence of the Shortage, Carnival and the Cue’s, which were intended for transfer of players, officials and authorities.

The initiative is part of the sports marketing strategy the company has deployed around the world. A ceremony attended by Line M. Viersen, public relations and marketing director of Kia Import Denmark, Christian Bordinggaard, tournament director and Alexander Huber, chief operating officer of the stages of UEFA Cup.

Automotive and Allied SA, Nissan and Renault representative in Ecuador reached in France one of the most coveted trophies in the world of Renault dealers: Sales & Marketing Awards 2010.

Nicolas Espinosa, president and Gil Milo, vice president, traveled to Paris to receive recognition for having placed Renault in the exclusive Top 5 most preferred brands by Ecuadorians, from scratch 11 years ago. President Nicolas Espinosa was interviewed for details on this achievement.

How did it feel to receive this recognition?

I received with immense pride and pleasure and a sense that this recognition is the work achieved by the 680 people working in our company.

The consolidation of Renault in Ecuador thanks to the professionalism in the commercial and after sales. From 4 stores 10 years ago, we now have 23 showrooms and have spent between 2008 and 2010 from 2.8% to 4.9% market share of 130 000 units last year.

We have positioned as the fifth brand Renault, after Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia and Nissan. As the third largest automotive company with Nissan and Renault.

What is the history of Motor Vehicles and Exhibits?

Was born 48 years ago Ayes importing Nissan. In 2000 we started bringing in models like Renault Scenic, Meganne, Twinge, Clio, and Kano then. Today we import Logan, Sander and Oleos 4×2 and 4×4.

What are your future plans with Renault?

Continue to project the brand and grow market share. We would like to import models from Brazil and Argentina, depending on the tariff conditions. I would like to resume imports from Europe, bring back the Meganne, Clio, Twinge, and Fluency. It is essential to have high-end vehicles of the brand.

For independent electric car companies, it’s so long, automobile row.

Some electric vehicle manufacturers have jettisoned the old model of franchise auto dealerships in an effort to change not only how we drive, but also how we buy cars.

“Because we’re ushering in a new power train, it’s an opportunity to say, ‘Should we shake up everything?’ ” Steve Burns, president of Amp Electric Vehicles, wondered in a telephone interview.

The conventional retail model took a PR beating last week, as some Chevrolet dealers were found to be selling the plug-in hybrid Volt to other dealers and claiming a federal green-vehicle tax credit for themselves, rather than making it available to consumers.

Some start-up E.V. manufacturers reject the old franchise model in favor of Internet sales or running their own stores directly, which can give the new companies a much-needed dose of consumer confidence.

In conceiving its showrooms, Tesla Motors looked to leaders in consumer electronics, particularly Apple. The company intends its stores to be places where people “spend time when they’re not looking to buy a car,” said George Blankenship, the former Apple and Gap retail chief who now heads Tesla’s retail strategy. The goal is to provide an enjoyable, educational and low-pressure customer experience, so that when a prospective buyer is ready to buy, “they’ll remember,” he said.

Coda Automotive, based in Santa Monica, Calif., plans to sell its Coda Sedan, priced at $44,900 before applicable tax credits, directly to customers through the Internet. But the company also intends to build showrooms staffed by representatives working without commission. Like Tesla, Coda is looking at high-traffic areas close to core markets, like the Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles, where Coda is scheduled to open its first showroom next month.

That said, Bill Beasley, head of automotive sales at Coda, is not ruling out more conventional retail strategies, seeing “traditional dealership arrangements and big-box partnerships” as a way to increase the company’s retail footprint, he wrote in an e-mail.

Forging a new path is not without risk. As Tesla has noted in regulatory filings, some state laws intended to protect franchise dealers could prohibit or interfere with sales and marketing plans. And those high-traffic storefronts in affluent neighborhoods do not come cheap.

“To educate people on just your product, that’s really an expensive route to go,” said Mr. Burns. So far Amp has sold its vehicles through a distributor or directly to customers, and is still devising a plan for higher volume sales.

The old franchise dealership model does retain points of appeal, however. “A hundred years of car- making in the United States has produced this,” Mr. Burns said. “We don’t necessarily want to change it.”

Frisker Automotive, a California-based E.V. brand assembling its Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sedan in Finland, is taking a more conventional retail approach. After several delays, Frisker plans to begin selling its flagship sedan in July through a network of 45 dealers in the United States, with more in Europe and China.

There’s room to innovate even within the franchise dealership model, according to Jack Nerada, executive market analyst and editorial director for Kelley Blue Book. For example, Saturn, despite its later financial troubles, was able to create a “customer-friendly approach” to selling cars through dealerships that may appeal to cash-strapped start-ups, he said.

For the moment, Mr. Burns noted that both his company and other independent E.V. producers were “all living off the enthusiasts,” the early adopters who pay a little more to own new technology before their neighbor. By the time these early adopters enter Amp’s Cincinnati showroom, he said, they know what they want and what is available from other brands.