History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI
By: Shenron Filed Under: General
In 1975, the first Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI was introduced at a motor show in Frankfurt, Germany. It later made its way to the United Kingdom two years later. Initially, interest in the vehicle did not take off in the UK as it featured a left hand drive, however eventually sales did catch on when its other merits were realised. In 1984, a newer version of the Golf was introduced. The Mk2 Golf GTI offered a larger engine at 1781 cc and 113 bhp. Other notable differences were its increased size and slightly heavier weight. Overall this did little to change the power to weight ratio. However, later another engine was added with 138 bhp. This meant the Golf GTI could easily get to 130 mph in just 8 seconds. [...]
Highlighted Types of ATVs Revealed
By: Zaheer Filed Under: General
ATVs are commonly known as all terrain vehicles and they are made in various different sizes and kinds these days to accommodate different functions. Most of the times they are used for racing and things like sports and other outdoor routine work but they could also be implemented and implied for the utility work more than anything else and you can benefit from their extreme power and speed for good. Just like everything else that is available on the market these days ATVs come within several types and forms as well depending upon the area and task you want to perform. You can purchase any type of ATV that is available out there and choose it to be a part of your household activities so everything gets a lot easier [...]
Classic Car – What to Consider before Buying?
By: Zaheer Filed Under: Industry News
Owning a classic car is what everybody wants and something that an individual wishes to do at some point in their life. There are people who want to do it for the sake of their hobby while others want to restore their parents and ancestors inherited things to pass on to their own younger generations. Classic cars are wonderful and they are worth buying once you have them in your garage; it is an enjoyment and relaxation that you get from nothing else because these classic cars are sheer awesomeness and once you get to have them in your sight you might won’t be able to see the demerits and unusual aspects of these cars that are the realities. Classic cars could be really daunting and challenging to purchase and [...]
Car Waxing – Guidelines to Follow
By: Zaheer Filed Under: General • Guides/DIY
Nothing beats the feeling and look of a car that is properly washed and waxed and you probably have experienced this every once in a while. Usual car waxing costs a lot of money and it is really something daunting and challenging you would want to do yourself but with time and proper guidelines you can carry it out within a short amount of time. Car waxing is like many other procedures that you could do at home with a little difference and step by step procedure but you would have to know the tips carefully and understand them fully. With a little hard work and consumption of time you can have the look of your car as good as new. Before the procedure of car waxing actually starts off [...]
The Triumph TR4 – The Real Speedster
By: Zaheer Filed Under: Industry News
The triumph TR4 is the old-fashioned sports car, which has amazing looks, allure, craggy mechanicals and plenty of additional parts. This car was first shown in 1961 at a motor show in London, by standard triumph motor company and was considered the best and most stylish car among all other cars of 1960s. The designer of this car is the famous Michelotti, who is one of the biggest sports car designers of the 20th century. This car was the replacement of TR3, hence, shared many body parts with the earlier design. However, the winding windows stopped the noise of roll up windows and straight lines gave a modern and comfortable look to this car. Many people all around the world who poses the passion of keeping vintage cars love the [...]
All You Need to Know about Audi A6 Avant
By: Zaheer Filed Under: Industry News
Audi is the German automakers and makes one of the most competitive cars in the world, Audi A6 Avant. The company launched this car in 1994 and in these sixteen years, it has gone through three phases. Following are those phases: First phase starting from 1994 and ended in 1997: – It was the beginning of Audi A6 in the markets. This version was the re design of the Audi 100. This model has three transmission configurations; a four speed automatic car, a five speed and a six speed manual car. Besides that, the engine configuration available was 2.3L I5. Second phase starting from 1997 and ended in 2004: – In the second phase, the design and framework of Audi A6 improved as compare to the earlier model. The new [...]
Subaru – A Real Classic
By: Zaheer Filed Under: Industry News
During 1950s, six companies joined hands together and formed Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan. The first automobile that they launched was Subaru. In the starting, the designs of Subaru were sports automobiles for rally racings and light trucks. FHI came up with vehicles that had something new as compare to other vehicles, had good quality and performance. The industries are situated in Gunma in Japan and has capital alliance with Toyota. The target market of the Subaru is the younger generation who want to drive with a touch of adventure and enthusiasm. It is the first automobile that has boxer engines in SUVs and mass produced cars. The other cars like Ferrari, etc consist of boxer engines but they are not mass produced cars. Subaru has the All-Wheel-Drive system that [...]
Positives of Electrical Cars Exposed
By: Zaheer Filed Under: Industry News
With the prices of gasoline soaring so high, one cannot say that electrical cars are the future cars of this generation. With the passage of time, petrol is depleting and people are looking for alternatives to drive their cars. However, the invention of electrical cars has solved the problem, which is yet to arrive. An electrical car has mechanicals that are used by electricity. As electricity is a renewable energy, it can be used repeatedly. The gasoline-powered cars have internal combustion engines that burn the fossil fuels to give energy to the car so that it moves. However, this system emits harmful gases like carbon dioxide in the environment. Conversely, the electrical cars use batteries that need to be recharged from 150 to 250 miles. The batteries can be easily [...]
Hybrid Cars Maintenance Tips & Techniques
By: Zaheer Filed Under: Concept Cars • Industry News
All kinds of vehicles require maintenance in one form or another. It goes for the hybrid cars as well. Nowadays a lot of people are using hybrid cars because of their environment friendly and energy efficient cars and that is why, they need to know how they can make their hybrid cars long lasting. Hybrid cars give lesser harmful emission as compare to the petrol using cars. However, the prices of hybrid cars are higher than the other vehicles because of the latest technologies used in creation of these cars but this car is beneficial in the future as it will save you from many expenses that you spend on regular cars. The most important part of the hybrid cars is their batteries. Although they last for about 200,000 miles [...]
Some Well Renowned Green Cars
By: Zaheer Filed Under: Industry News
There has been a consistent and deliberate movement on making and travelling and setting up things around the house and in the atmosphere according to what it requires and actually wants to have. Many times we do things and we buy products that pose a great threat to human life and to nature itself on regular basis and they aren’t environmental friendly at all. With the issues of global warming and species of animals that are highly precious and beautiful getting extinct, everyone seems to be very cautious and concerned about what they are doing to the nature and earth as a planet. There have been several resolutions and changes passed on within governments against making things that are suitable and good for the environment and just like several other [...]
