2007 Lexus IS Car Video
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG photos
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG interior
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG photos
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG interior
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Pictures
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren pics
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren dashboard
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Pictures
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class picture
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class dashboard
2009 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4 MATIC Pictures
2009 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4 MATIC
2009 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4 MATIC images
2009 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4 MATIC interior
2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Pictures
2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Pictures
2008 Mercedes-Benz E550
2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 interior
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Pictures
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG interior
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 Pictures
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 pics
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 images
2008 Maserati GranTurismo Pictures
2008 Maserati GranTurismo
2008 Maserati GranTurismo pictures
2008 Maserati GranTurismo interior
Vídeo para a nova concepção da BMW
O vídeo mostra o que pode surgir no futuro da BMW, dá a entender que será um carro baixo com espaço interno com espaço no porta malas. O que esta por vir?
Vídeo Porsche 911 GT3
A Porsche havia divulgado as fotos do GT3 e agora divulga o vídeo que você pode conferir logo abaixo:
Fonte comunidade Stuttgart Porsche do orkut
Fonte comunidade Stuttgart Porsche do orkut
Thursday, January 29, 2009
2009 Saturn Astra Cars
2009 Saturn Astra Cars
Prices: $17,045 - 19,545
Power comes from a 140
horsepower 1.8-liter
Ecotec four-cylinder
engine.The system has
a sporty 14:1 steering
ratio.Three-door models
come standard with
17-inch aluminum wheels.
Porsche 911 GT3
Com previsão de lançamento para o Geneva Motor Show 2009, a Porsche não quis mais esperar e mostrou algumas fotos do novo 911 GT3.O motor que era de 3,6 litros foi para 3,8 ficando com 435 cv, não é nada oficial mas suspeita-se que ele terá injeção direta.
Clique nas fotos para ampliar
Só o controle de tração para domar o “Touro”
O vídeo abaixo mostra o controle de tração da Lamborghini LP560-4 em ação. Quando o controle de tração esta ligado é muito fácil domar o “Touro” com motor de 5,2-litros V10-powerd 552 HP, nos Alpes italianos totalmente cobertos de neve, mas quando o controle de tração e desligado dá para ter uma noção da potência do carro e o piloto da um show de drift na neve. Bom veja o vídeo e tire suas próprias conclusões.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Táxi de Londres com 500 cavalos e mais um segredinho
O especialista em computadores, Steve Birchall, gastou cerca de £ 60.000 na modificação do ícone londrino. Quintuplicou a potência com um motor V8 que vai de 0 a 100 em 4 segundos. Mas o mais impressionante neste táxi não é só a potencia, mas também um segredinho que você pode ver nos vídeos abaixo.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Cuidados com ar-condicionado do seu veículo
Quando chega o verão é que muitos lembram que o carro tem ar-condicionado (ou como faz falta um ar-condicionado no carro) e ao ligar percebe-se que ele já não funciona mais como deveria. Especialistas respondem muitas duvidas que surgem a esse respeito. Veja abaixo:Tenho um Corsa 1.0 sedan 2000, quando ligo o ar tem um sistema tipo um rele que atraca e diminui o rendimento do veículo. O consumo de combustível aumenta usando o ar dentro da cidade e na estrada em torno de quantos por cento?
- Sidney
O consumo de automóvel aumenta com a utilização do ar-condicionado, mas o fator preponderante é a forma de condução. Se o motorista não imprime fortes acelerações, se não estica as marchas demais e não pisa no acelerador sem necessidade, o consumo vai ser menor. Quanto ao condicionador de ar, o seu compressor é ligado ao motor do carro por meio de correias, que por sua vez retira do motor algo em torno de 8 a 15 cavalos de potência.
O ar-condicionado do meu carro parece não resfriar o suficiente. Quando ligado, ele solta um ar gelado, mas não chega a ficar totalmente fresco dentro do veículo, principalmente para quem viaja no banco traseiro. Já troquei o gás e não resolveu. O que pode estar acontecendo?
- Eliane, Curitiba (PR)
A manutenção periódica do equipamento é que vai garantir seu correto funcionamento. No seu caso, leve o carro a uma empresa especializada em ar-condicionado e peça para fazer uma inspeção geral. Não basta completar o gás refrigerante, também é preciso verificar se não há vazamentos no aparelho.
Comprei um Palio ano 1999/2000, motor 1.0. Ele veio equipado com ar-condicionado, mas este ar não é de fabrica. Gostaria de saber se o carro fica comprometido com este equipamento.
- Cidney
O ar-condicionado é um equipamento em que a instalação não é recomendada fora da fábrica. Isso porque pode ocasionar diversas adaptações que, com o tempo, comprometem algum componente ou mesmo a durabilidade do equipamento. O mais comum é a infiltração de água no interior do veículo, além de problemas elétricos, já que conforme a adaptação, mesmo em concessionárias, pode ser utilizada peça paralela. Um bom exemplo é a correia do alternador, que também vai girar o compressor. Em algumas instalações fora da fábrica, a correia utilizada patina e não aciona adequadamente o alternador, que por consequência não carrega a bateria corretamente. O final disso tudo é que o motorista pode ficar na mão.
Com chuva, uso normalmente o ar e o desembaçador traseiro?
- Fernando Fortes
Exatamente. Em dias de chuva, o uso do condicionador de ar pode ser normal. Lembre-se apenas de alternar a saída do ar e direcionar para o pára-brisa por um determinado tempo e depois para o interior do carro. Fique atento quando a saída de ar estiver direcionada para o pára-brisa. Nessa posição o recirculador de ar fica desativado, assim, se estiver atrás de um caminhão, vai entrar aquela fumaça desagradável. Já o desembaçador só ligue quando o vidro estiver realmente embaçado. Alguns minutos depois desligue. Isso prolonga a vida útil do desembaçador traseiro.
O ar-condicionado possui varias faixas de temperatura, o consumo de combustível aumenta quando este está na posição frio máximo e diminui quando está no frio mínimo ou médio?
- Reginaldo Raposo
O uso do ar-condicionado aumenta sim o consumo de combustível, mas o compressor do ar-condicionado dos carros funciona de forma constante, de modo que, independente da velocidade escolhida, o consumo de combustível será o mesmo.
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
AUTO INSURANCE CHECKLIST : a guide for saving money on auto insurance
Shopping for auto insurance? The price you pay for your auto insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on your driving record, the type of car you have and the insurance company you buy your policy from. Here is a list of things you can do to save money.
Shop Around
Get at least three price quotes. You can call companies directly or access information on the Internet. Your state insurance department (http://www.iii.org/media/companies/state_org/insur_departments/) may also provide a means to compare prices.
Get quotes from different types of insurance companies. Some sell through their own agents. Some sell through independent agents who offer policies from several insurance companies. Other companies sell directly to consumers over the phone or via the Internet. The price may vary depending on the sales method.
But don't shop by price alone. You want a company that answers your questions and handles claims fairly and efficiently. Sources for finding the right kind of company include: word of mouth, i.e. friends, relatives, co-workers; your state insurance department, where you can find consumer complaint ratios by company; and consumer magazines. You can also check the financial health of insurance companies through independent rating companies.
Before you buy a car, compare insurance costs
Your premium is based in part on the car’s sticker price, the cost to repair it, its overall safety record and the likelihood of theft. Many insurers offer discounts for features that reduce the risk of injuries or theft, such as air bags, anti-lock brakes, daytime running lights and anti-theft devices.
For more information on car safety, check the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Cars that are favorite targets for thieves cost more to insure. For more information on car theft, check the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
Ask for a higher deductable
Your deductible is the amount of money you pay out-of-pocket before your insurance policy kicks in. By requesting higher deductibles, you can lower your costs substantially. For example, increasing your deductible from $200 to $500 could reduce your collision and comprehensive coverage premium by 15 to 30 percent. Going to a $1,000 deductible can save you 40 percent or more. However, keep in mind that you’ll need to have the amount of the deductible on hand should something happen to your car.
Reduce coverage in older cars
Consider dropping collision and/or comprehensive coverage on older cars. It may not be cost-effective to continue insuring cars worth less than 10 times the amount you would pay for coverage. Any claim payment you receive would not substantially exceed your premiums minus the deductible. Claims occur on average only once every 11 or 12 years. Auto dealers and banks can tell you the worth of a car, or you can look it up online at Kelley Blue Book.
Buy your homeowners and auto coverage from the same insurer
Many insurers will give you a discount if you buy two or more types of insurance from them. Also, you may get a reduction if you have more than one vehicle insured with the same company. Some insurers reduce premiums for long-time customers. But shop around carefully; you may still save more money buying from a different insurance company even with the multi-policy discount.
Take advantage of low-mileage discounts
Some companies offer discounts to motorists who drive a lower than average number of miles per year. Low mileage discounts can also apply to drivers who carpool to work.
Ask about group insurance
You may be eligible to get insurance through a group plan from your employer, or through professional, business and alumni groups or other associations. Group plans often provide substantial discounts. Ask your employer, or any groups or clubs of which you are a member, about this option.
Maintain good credit
Your credit rating may affect what you pay for insurance, so monitor it carefully. You can get this information directly from the three major credit-rating agencies (Equifax, Experian, Trans Union). There are also various Web sites that allow you to check your credit rating and provide tips on how to improve your score.
Seek out safe driver discounts
Most insurance companies offer discounts to policyholders who have not had any accidents or moving violations for a number of years. You may also qualify for a cut if you have recently taken a defensive driving course, if you are over 50 and retired, or if there is a young driver on the policy who is a good student, has taken a drivers education course or is away at a college, generally at least 100 miles away.
When you comparison shop, be sure to inquire about discounts for the following (availability will vary according to the state and company):
o No accidents in 3 years
o No moving violations in 3 years
o Drivers over 50 to 55 years of age
o Driver training course
o Defensive driving course
o Student drivers with good grades
o College students away from home
o $500 deductible
o $1,000 deductible
o Air bags
o Anti-lock brakes
o Daytime running lights
o Anti-theft device
o Low annual mileage
o Auto and homeowners coverage with the same company
o More than one car insured with the same company
o Long-time customer
But don’t forget that the key to savings is not the discounts but the final price. A company that offers few discounts may still have a lower overall price.
Shop Around
Get at least three price quotes. You can call companies directly or access information on the Internet. Your state insurance department (http://www.iii.org/media/companies/state_org/insur_departments/) may also provide a means to compare prices.
Get quotes from different types of insurance companies. Some sell through their own agents. Some sell through independent agents who offer policies from several insurance companies. Other companies sell directly to consumers over the phone or via the Internet. The price may vary depending on the sales method.
But don't shop by price alone. You want a company that answers your questions and handles claims fairly and efficiently. Sources for finding the right kind of company include: word of mouth, i.e. friends, relatives, co-workers; your state insurance department, where you can find consumer complaint ratios by company; and consumer magazines. You can also check the financial health of insurance companies through independent rating companies.
Before you buy a car, compare insurance costs
Your premium is based in part on the car’s sticker price, the cost to repair it, its overall safety record and the likelihood of theft. Many insurers offer discounts for features that reduce the risk of injuries or theft, such as air bags, anti-lock brakes, daytime running lights and anti-theft devices.
For more information on car safety, check the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Cars that are favorite targets for thieves cost more to insure. For more information on car theft, check the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
Ask for a higher deductable
Your deductible is the amount of money you pay out-of-pocket before your insurance policy kicks in. By requesting higher deductibles, you can lower your costs substantially. For example, increasing your deductible from $200 to $500 could reduce your collision and comprehensive coverage premium by 15 to 30 percent. Going to a $1,000 deductible can save you 40 percent or more. However, keep in mind that you’ll need to have the amount of the deductible on hand should something happen to your car.
Reduce coverage in older cars
Consider dropping collision and/or comprehensive coverage on older cars. It may not be cost-effective to continue insuring cars worth less than 10 times the amount you would pay for coverage. Any claim payment you receive would not substantially exceed your premiums minus the deductible. Claims occur on average only once every 11 or 12 years. Auto dealers and banks can tell you the worth of a car, or you can look it up online at Kelley Blue Book.
Buy your homeowners and auto coverage from the same insurer
Many insurers will give you a discount if you buy two or more types of insurance from them. Also, you may get a reduction if you have more than one vehicle insured with the same company. Some insurers reduce premiums for long-time customers. But shop around carefully; you may still save more money buying from a different insurance company even with the multi-policy discount.
Take advantage of low-mileage discounts
Some companies offer discounts to motorists who drive a lower than average number of miles per year. Low mileage discounts can also apply to drivers who carpool to work.
Ask about group insurance
You may be eligible to get insurance through a group plan from your employer, or through professional, business and alumni groups or other associations. Group plans often provide substantial discounts. Ask your employer, or any groups or clubs of which you are a member, about this option.
Maintain good credit
Your credit rating may affect what you pay for insurance, so monitor it carefully. You can get this information directly from the three major credit-rating agencies (Equifax, Experian, Trans Union). There are also various Web sites that allow you to check your credit rating and provide tips on how to improve your score.
Seek out safe driver discounts
Most insurance companies offer discounts to policyholders who have not had any accidents or moving violations for a number of years. You may also qualify for a cut if you have recently taken a defensive driving course, if you are over 50 and retired, or if there is a young driver on the policy who is a good student, has taken a drivers education course or is away at a college, generally at least 100 miles away.
When you comparison shop, be sure to inquire about discounts for the following (availability will vary according to the state and company):
o No accidents in 3 years
o No moving violations in 3 years
o Drivers over 50 to 55 years of age
o Driver training course
o Defensive driving course
o Student drivers with good grades
o College students away from home
o $500 deductible
o $1,000 deductible
o Air bags
o Anti-lock brakes
o Daytime running lights
o Anti-theft device
o Low annual mileage
o Auto and homeowners coverage with the same company
o More than one car insured with the same company
o Long-time customer
But don’t forget that the key to savings is not the discounts but the final price. A company that offers few discounts may still have a lower overall price.
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