Racing Car News

Archive for June, 2009

Sports Car Styling Tips

Are you planning to improve the aesthetic appearance of your car? Want to get that sporty and sleek look? Then here are some pointers that will help you dress up your car.

What products to choose from

When deciding what kind of setup you will do to your car you should first keep in mind that there are a multitude of products being sold out there which claim superior performance and economical. But the reality is there are some good ones and many of bad ones. Be picky when looking for car accessories and remember it is not a bad idea to look at the established brands before considering untested brands.

The wheels

One of the initial things that a car enthusiast does when dressing up a car is to replace the existing wheels with custom made ones. But this is not just for looks since performance wheels and tires also enhance a car’s handling and performance. Choosing between tall wheels and short ones will be the next step. Bigger wheels get noticed more and increase the look of a car dramatically. Smaller wheels on the other hand have that vintage or retro look.

Stickers Galore

Applying sticker designs on the car hood or the other parts of the car body is one of the cheapest ways to alter and customize your car. Sticker designs range from popular performance parts logos of manufacturers as well as those designed for rally and indy races. If you are capable of making your own stickers it is important to get permission for copying a design as it may be copyrighted. If you are planning to put stickers on the hood choose the kind that will not be damaged by the heat of the engine. Metallic foil stickers are ideal for use on car hoods.

Lowering kits

Lowering your car means making your car more stable in turns aside from giving it an aggressive and sporty look. Cars are not the only ones that have lowering kits so if you have a pickup truck chances are there is a lowering kit made for your vehicle. Although having a lower ride means improved handling the trade off is poor ride quality since the car springs are stiffer and shorter.

These are some of the things that you can do to improve the look and stance of your car. Your car is a represents you so naturally you want it to look appealing. Of course having a good looking car also means spending thousands of dollars. If this is your passion then paying extra will not be a problem with you.

About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Uchenna AniOkoye is an internet marketing advisor and co founder of Free Affiliate ProgramsFor more information and resource links on cars visit: Custom Car Shows

Skoda Laura

Skoda is not a new name for Indians. The car has become quite famous in a very short period of time amongst the upper amp; upper middle class. The journey of Skoda Laura continues with the introduction of the 2009 Skoda Laura marking a significant milestone. The car is a symphony of contemporary styling unrivalled build quality frugal engines and luxurious interiors.

The 2009 Skoda Laura is available in three variants: Skoda Laura Laurin and Klement Skoda Laura Elegance and Skoda Laura Ambiente. These variants are available with a choice of three revolutionary engines: 1.8litre TSI Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Direct Injection 1.9litre TDI PD Turbocharged Direct Injection with Pump Duse and 2.0litre TDI PD that generate 160 bhp 105 bhp and 140 bhp respectively.

The artistically designed 2009 Skoda Laura offers a comfortable and pleasurable ride on all types of roads and sports a host of elegant and functional features. It is also packed with an assortment of advanced technologies that help heighten comfort levels. The car offers optimum safety with abundance of new and advanced safety and security features.

The TSI engine is a combination of turbocharger stratified direct fuel injection system and variable valve timing. The combination of these three advanced technologies ensures higher performance and better mileage. The turbocharger in the system helps improve engine efficiency and reduce fuel consumption by supporting complete combustion of injected fuel. The fuel stratified direct injection engine technology uses stratified charging to directly inject fuel in relatively small and precise quantity to ensure optimised combustion. Variable valve timing technology helps improve engine efficiency by monitoring the opening and closing of valves in accordance with varying speed.

The TDI Pump Duse engine is advanced diesel technology that plays a vital role in improving engine’s response and better acceleration. The Pump Duse technology was pioneered by Skoda Auto. It comprises integrated injector and pump unit for each cylinder in the engine and helps optimise combustion which in turn results in lower fuel consumption.

The 1.8litre TSI is available in the Ambiente with a 6speed fully synchronized manual transmission and the 2.0litre TDI PD is available in the Laurin and Klement with a 6speed automatic transmission. The 1.9litre TDI PD is available in both Elegance and Ambiente with an option of 5speed fully synchronized manual transmission and 6speed automatic transmission.

The finelytuned suspension system is specially designed for Indian road conditions with MacPherson strut in the front and multielement axle at the rear. Moreover the rack and pinion steering with electromechanic power steering and disc brakes add to the performance and efficiency of the car. The 2009 Skoda Laura is a blend of contemporary styling and dynamic contours. The elegant silhouette sloping roofline strong shoulder line and lower sills impart a sporty and elegant appeal. The exterior of the car is beautified with chrome front grille flared headlamps new taillamps with a chrome central insert and turn indicators in the external mirror.

About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Cardekho.com is the destination where one can purchase every type of new cars in india used cars in india. Know more about the upcoming Soda Laura Skoda Laura pictures at CarDekho.com.

Singapores Audi Terminal Set To Open In 2011

When completed the building will be the largest Audi showroom sales and service centre in Southeast Asia. Elements of dynamism asymmetry and transparency remain central to the design of the Audi Terminal in Singapore.

Located at the site currently occupied by Advance Automobiles the Audi Terminal will consist of five levels with a capacity to house its entire range of cars as well as work bays in the service area and an exclusive delivery area for newlyregistered cars. Total builtup area is estimated at 13000 square metres including two basement car parks.

Other features include an extensive display area for Audi Genuine Accessories an exclusive quattro GmbH corner for special individualisation of cars as well as a gourmet cafe and kids’ entertainment area.

“At a time when most companies are scaling back on their investments we are adopting a countercyclical approach and pushing ahead with our plans for Singapore” said Reinhold Carl Managing Director Audi Singapore. “With this property investment planned in tandem with our increased demand I believe Audi will emerge from this economic crisis a stronger contender than ever before in the premium segment.”

Mr Hadi Widjaja Tanaga President of Premium Automobiles added “The new Audi Terminal is situated at the crossroads of Alexandra and Leng Kee Road. The site has immense potential and when completed Audi will have a strong presence in this prime motoring belt.”

Mr Tanaga is injecting some 45 million into the development of this project.

This property announcement came on the back of the most aggressive product strategy that Audi AG has planned in its 2015 vision. Despite the economic downturn the company has no intention to step its foot off the pedal and is aggressively pushing to introduce 40 models up from the existing 28 by 2015.

In the recently concluded Annual Press Conference held in Ingolstadt Audi AG announced a 13th recordbreaking year in a row with more than 1003400 units sold worldwide. Net profitability for the group increased by a record 18 and placed the Company in a good stead to navigate the downturn. In Singapore Audi sales surged by 37 to end the year with 1317 cars making Audi the fastest growing premium brand in Singapore once again.

The Audi Terminal project will be designed and built by awardwinning Singapore architectural firm Ongamp;Ong. Work is expected to commence on the Audi Terminal in July 2009 and scheduled to open in second half of 2011.

For customers of Mitsuoka a Japanese automotive brand under the management of Advance Automobiles and current owner of the site the servicing and warranty terms will be handled by the Aftersales Division of Premium Automobiles from 1 April 2009 onwards as part of the contractual agreement. The customers of Mitsuoka have been informed of this change in writing.

About the writer:  by: sgcarmart