Skoda, the Czech car maker has achieved a new milestone. This renowned auto major has increased its worldwide sales by around twelve point eight percent Year-On-Year to 568,990 cars during the period of January to September in the year 2010. In the month of September only, Skoda Auto successfully sold 75,790 cars and thus the company registered the best monthly result ever in its history. Board chairman of Skoda, Mr Winfried Vahland stated that...more
Hyundai's all-new Santa Fe SUV is now getting some of the steam in the auto industry. Said model was previously launched as a compact in the year 2000. However, it was later redesigned by the manufacturer to compete with other makes and models. It comes in 3 distinct trim levels - GLS, SE, and the fancy Limited. Santa Fe was also given refined feel and comfort that made it big as a hot-selling vehicle. Aside from that, Santa Fe is designed to be...more
Volkswagen joined the race of manufacturing eco-friendly cars or green cars as a response to the growing environmental concerns. Just recently, VW introduced to the public its magnificent 1 litre car which will hit the market this 2010. The car's production went 2 years ahead of schedule due to the dramatic decrease in the price of carbonfibre monocoque which is the main material used for its body. Its chilton repair manual talks about the unique features such as the cigar-shaped outer body which has excellent aerodynamics, gull wing door, and its stunning fuel efficiency of 100km per litre and 282mpg. These features will surely catch the attention of the driving public as soon as it goes for full production anytime this year. However, it is inevitable to compare it with Toyota's Prius since that this car has been the authority for quite some time in the field of green automobile industry. Toyota recently introduced the 2010 version of its top-selling Prius which boasts of more advanced features compared to its older version. The VW 1 litre car and Toyota Prius 2010 model will surely capture the eco-car industry this year so let us make some comparisons of these two to help...more
If vehicle owners are fully aware of the ways in which unscrupulous technicians apply shortcuts during the windshield replacement process they can take the necessary steps to prevent this.Prevent Improper Auto Glass Installation During Windshield Replacement By: Business Local Listings About the Author Coast to Coast Autoglass...more
Toyota Motor Corp. confirmed that its chairman Fujio Cho met with Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Alan Mulally in Tokyo. However, Toyota denies the report written in Japanese newspaper that it was starting negotiations with the ailing automaker. Toyota spokesperson Yasue Kato said Cho and Mulally "met and exchanged greetings," but she refused to...more
Tata Safari is a best selling sports utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by the India based car maker Tata Motors. It was the first truly India made SUV, as the vehicle was designed, developed and manufactured in the country. Safari was first...more
Modern automobiles are increasingly packed with fancy feature packages, special options, and new technology that makes them more attractive to consumers. But even without all the bells and whistles, new technologies in auto manufacturing have...more
Without a working vehicle air conditioner in the hottest weather, drivers and passengers could easily succumb to heatstroke on the road. This can be very dangerous. If the driver suddenly falls unconscious, other people on the road could be put in...more
Modern automobiles are increasingly packed with fancy feature packages, special options, and new technology that makes them more attractive to consumers. But even without all the bells and whistles, new technologies in auto manufacturing have...more
Independent mechanics say that repair information for newer cars is updated constantly, so they have a steadily increasing, overwhelming amount of data to sort through to find the answers they need to keep up with technology. But doing so can cost...more
Modern automobiles are increasingly packed with fancy feature packages, special options, and new technology that makes them more attractive to consumers. But even without all the bells and whistles, new technologies in auto manufacturing have...more