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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.

For some time seems to have fallen into the list of those who go without return ticket, but while there, many still love the Dodge Viper, and many will also wonder when it’s gone. Because there are not many cars like this, that seems to exist solely to give satisfaction to those who really know how to exploit them. There is clearly a car for any driver. Among other things it unforgiving and that I say I’m still paying ridiculous that I did with him when making a U on the avenue, I accelerated the engine in the middle of the curve and the top was simply inevitable and monumental. Obviously, some tires that are occupied by a curve, you cannot pull over the herd of horses that displays the Viper engine.

It is the only American sports car under the hood brings a 10-cylinder power plant in V, with 8.4 liters of displacement that spring 600 horsepower. Transmission, how could it be otherwise, is manual and has six speeds. If someone is looking for fuel economy, the Viper is certainly the wrong car, because a gallon was barely enough to 13 miles in the city and 22 highways with a very conservative management and some luck.
Viper’s appearance is unmistakable, with a few strokes unmistakably reminiscent of the immortal lines leading to the tireless Bat mobile Batman in his crusade against crime. Viper comes in two versions, sedan and convertible, and unlike other models, the convertible is a few hundred dollars cheaper, with a suggested retail price of $ 90.255 consumer dollars.

Manage this Viper is an extraordinary experience. Not very comfortable, admittedly, in and out of the vehicle are not easy tasks, but once seated at the helm, with his right foot on the accelerator and right hand on the shifter, one feels as if playing the sky with the fingers.

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 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 2012 is the third generation of a roadster has always conquered hearts. This is the kind of car where the emotional connection is basic when making a purchase. Mercedes to ensure this connection is based on the classic formula: attractive design and excellent performance. However, when it comes to improving a car since its launch in 1996 has been able to sell over 500,000 units worldwide in a very small segment, the brand has to set the bar higher and higher.

The SLK 350 comes with a new 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection delivers 302 hp at 6500 rpm and 273 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,500 rpm. The engine boasts the perfect arrangement of its V6 60 degrees, thanks to which is more balanced.
The transmission is also new, seven-speed automatic, and is complemented with handles at the wheel for a more interactive experience.

The new engine and transmission are coupled to wonder, when he stepped on the accelerator, you feel how the engine reacts fiercely but also a gradual and smooth, vibration out of place. Without being an extreme sport, the SLK 350 can achieve 0 to 60 mph in an estimated time of 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 155 mph. Its fuel consumption in city and highway is 20 / 29 mpg respectively.

This car is capable of providing entertainment for almost any driver, or you can enjoy a crisp, sportsmanship without needing to know a very angry push or super stiff suspensions. This helps considerably safety and assistance systems, such as the Dynamic Handling Package (optional) that allows for greater cornering stability in dynamic handling, braking and accurate to the subject of the seats. As standard, the SLK includes eight air bags.

On our way driving through the twisting roads in the Smoky Mountains, the car proved to be the best friend of the asphalt adhere to behave at every turn and very stable even at high speeds. We really enjoyed the handling thanks to its quick response in every situation and its communicative steering. We are particularly surprised by the ease with which drives the SLK 350, which slides like silk.

One of the prides of the SLK is its retractable hardtop, which is now displayed or collected in 20 seconds (2 seconds faster than the previous generation). Of note is the silence that has made Mercedes-Benz in the cabin when driving in the open air, even at high speed. This feature reaches its peak with AIRCAP system; an automatic wind deflector creates a flow of air inside that helps reduce noise and turbulence. Optionally, the AIRGUIDE offers two Plexiglas panels located behind the seats also act as wind deflectors and can be adjusted separately for driver and passenger.

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.

Carlos Marx Carrasco, director of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that further adjustments are made in the tax reform proposed by the agency. These adjustments are intended to reduce the vehicle tax on the most expensive car segment. This, after he scrapped the tax on plastic bags.

SRI’s initial proposal contemplated the payment of an annual fee for vehicles ranging from USD 30 to USD 5 000, depending on the cost and the cylinder capacity of vehicles. This, in order to raise USD 120 million that would have been aimed at supporting the crisis in the health sector and environment. The bulk of the tax, he said Carrasco, affect only 2% of vehicle owners.

This led to complaints and criticism from various sectors of industry, since the measure would affect vehicles, primarily new, costing from $ 30 thousand, also be taxed in the hybrid segment, though they are cleaner. According to Carrasco, after adjustments, the average pay less expensive cars would be $ 20.

According to BMW insider Scott27, the Munich-based automaker is looking to revive the BMW Z3, the popular roadster that proved to be very successful among BMW fans.

As always, take these rumors with a grain of salt while we’re digging around for confirmation from other sources. Here is what the BMW insider has to say:

The new roadster strategy included a Z2, but while the Z2 was originally part of the F20 modular matrix expansion, BMW has now downsized the car onto another cost-effective platform – the UKL matrix, the modular structure that will accommodate the next MINI and the BMW FWD family. The decision was made to allow BMW to have an entry level roadster as part of its new FWD family which will be under the designation of the BMW 1er. The BMW 1er Sport hatch which will be seen this week will accommodate strive badges to distinguish the RWD from the FWD 1er models.

Now the proposal is seen as a BMW Z1 which will allow BMW to share the Z1 Roadster with the next generation MINI Coupe/Roadster/Spider. The new MINI Coupe and Roadster are very short lifecycle cars. The idea is for the Z1 Roadster to sustain the small Roadster segment whilst a new MINI Coupe and Roadster will arrive in the second half of the decade. The direction the next MINI Coupe and Roadster take will depend on the reaction to the new car which will break cover in a few weeks time. The car could take on a more individual appearance from the next MINI.

Z1 will allow the BMW 1er FWD family to offer a variety of cars to customers who are expected to migrate from other brands to BMW. The company recently held workshops in cities in Germany where they did a survey on the FWD City Compact and the FWD GT. Subjects chosen were not BMW customers but from other brands, and found the two cars different and very appealing. The Compact was very well received as was the GT which was tested amongst current owners of euro- mini MPV’s.

With the movement of the Z2 to the UKL matrix, but under a newer design guise to bring it into contention with the other UKL cars, the original Z2 proposal will now move upwards to effectively replace the Z4 as the premium entry roadster market which is proposed as a BMW Z3, the resurrection of the 1995-2002 first modern BMW Roadster. Given that the segment grows not only in markets but also in dimensions, the Z3 allows for the Z4 to take another surge up market and retain its current appearance with a folding hard-top as the Z5. Effectively in what the Z2 was – RWD, soft-top, compact and additional Coupe will now be the Z3 if BMW’s executives get their way?

The summer collector-car season is off to a clutch-dropping burnout of a start. At a Mecum auction in Indianapolis two weeks ago, $50 million in muscle cars changed hands. While there won’t be any Hemi ‘Codas ripping up the pristine lawns at the Greenwich Concourse d’Élégance this weekend, plenty of Chrysler Hemi power and other examples of Detroit V-8 muscle will be present, as the concourse prominently features postwar European cars with American engines.

These transatlantic cars were known in the collector car world as hybrids long before manufacturers appropriated the term to describe their gasoline-electric power trains. Most manufacturers of European-American hybrids were around for barely lunchtime, so success is a relative term, but Face Vega, an expensive French GT of the 1950s and ’60s packing a Chrysler Hemi V-8, was among the few with staying power.

Mark Hyman, a dealer and collector based in St. Louis, has sold many Faces. “Hybrids in general appeal to me because they’re unusual,” he said in a telephone interview. “Small companies thought outside the box more, and Faces in particular were beautiful, unique, well-engineered and fun to drive.”

Mr. Hyman will be at Greenwich this weekend to survey many obscure hybrids from manufacturers like Jensen, ISO and Intermeccanica, and some better known hybrid cars like the Shelby Cobra, a British roadster with Ford V-8 power, and the De Tomas Pant era, a midengine exotic with an Argentinean-Italian pedigree also powered by a Ford V-8.

The concours consists of two shows, with Saturday’s show strictly for American collectible cars and Sunday’s for imports. Bonham’s, as it has customarily done, is holding an auction in conjunction with the event. Fittingly, the featured car is a hybrid of sorts, a 1952 Lazar no sports racer, a Ferrari-like racer built in Argentina with a Ford flathead V-8, whose presale estimate ranges from $125,000 to $150,000.

While the purpose of any concourse is to highlight compelling cars of the past, the 2011 Greenwich show also will be marked by the absence of Genie Wennerstrom, who co-founded the concourse with her husband, Bruce, and who died in May at the age of 80. Ms. Wennerstrom helped to build the concourse into one of the premiere events of its kind in the United States.

After some years of use, car owners show their dissatisfaction hybrid technology product efficiency and performance degrade over time.

This is because the battery packs are worn, which makes the whole in general over time give less performance.

This is not the case of the Toyota Prius in 2004 by Anthony Frey, and that even with seven years of use and 214.000 miles on the odometer, gives a yield of 42 miles per gallon.

This figure is very similar to that obtained by Consumer Reports, in a test the same model in 2004. In terms of acceleration, this one has fallen in one second to reach 60 mph.

“Maintenance? According to Frey, she just had to change the fan belt.

In conclusion, if you want a cheap and efficient hybrid, consider a used Toyota Prius!