Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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Monday, September 20, 2010

Mini

The Mini is a small car that was made by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original is considered a British icon of the 1960s, and its space-saving front-wheel-drive layout (that allowed 80% of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage) influenced a generation of car-makers. The vehicle is in some ways considered the British equivalent to its German contemporary, the Volkswagen Beetle, which enjoyed similar popularity in North America. In 1999 the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th Century, behind the Ford Model T.
This distinctive two-door car was designed for BMC by Sir Alec Issigonis. It was manufactured at the Longbridge and Cowley plants in England, the Victoria Park / Zetland British Motor Corporation (Australia) factory in Sydney, Australia, and later also in Spain (Authi), Belgium, Chile, Italy (Innocenti), Portugal, South Africa, Uruguay, Venezuela and Yugoslavia. The Mini Mark I had three major UK updates: the Mark II, the Clubman and the Mark III. Within these was a series of variations including an estate car, a pickup truck, a van and the Mini Moke—a jeep-like buggy. The Mini Cooper and Cooper "S" were sportier versions that were successful as rally cars, winning the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through to 1967, although in 1966 the Mini was disqualified after the finish, along with six other British entrants, which included the first four cars to finish, under a questionable ruling that the cars had used an illegal combination of headlamps and spotlights. Initially Minis were marketed under the Austin and Morris names, as the Austin Seven and Morris Mini Minor, until Mini became a marque in its own right in 1969 More...

Classic Sport Car

Those three words come up together to form an image of inspiration, speed and extravagance. For who can afford classic sports cars? Only the affluent of course! But for the average “Joe” who dreams of having his own classic sports car and hopes to know more about it, this article is meant to provide information on this amazing “king of the road”. First know the foremost brands of classic sports cars.

Lotus is famous for developing the Lotus Elise 11S, Lotus Elise Motorsport, Lotus Elan, Lotus Europa Twin Cam, Lotus Super Seven S4, Lotus Elan SE Turbo and Lotus Super Seven Replica by Birkin.

Only Austin Healey Sprite can produce the Bugeye Sprite Race Car with an outstanding 250 horsepower! The 1960 Speedwell Sprite Vintage Race Car is another force to reckon with, as well as the 1962 Austin Healey Sprite MK.

Austin Mini boasts of the Mini Cooper equipped with excellent colors and for $13,000, it is quite a steal!

The TVR has this elite collection of classic sports cars like the TVR Tuscan Challenge Race Car, TVR S2 Roadster, TVR Taimar Coupe and TVR 2500M.

Classic sports car is almost defined by the brand Birkin, as it is made famous with Louts Super Seven replicas and offers Birkin S3, Birkin C-S3 Street, among other roadsters that come with the Ford ZETEC engine, four-wheeled disc brakes and a heavy-duty aluminum body.

Jaguar is the “mighty” classic sports car that men cannot get enough of. With the Jaguar E-type Coupe, Jaguar X-Type Track Car and Jaguar C-Type replica, this is the brand that really pushes classic sports cars several ‘to the limit”.

Jaguar-engined Triumph screams just as a classic sports car is expected to do. Classic models like the 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK III and 1960 Triumph TR3A stand for what Triumph is all about – sophistication and power.

Here are some books that teach the reader how to keep the classic sports cars in tiptop shape: “Classic Car Restorer’s Handbook,” “Fun and Profit Buying, Showing and Selling Vintage and Classic Cars,” “Restoration of Antique and Classic Cars,” “Budget Auto Restoration: Low Cost, Step-By-Step Tricks” and “How to Rebuild and Modify Your Muscle Car.”

The classic sports car exudes action and nobility. No wonder, it never goes out of style. More...

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

BMW

Automobiles are one of the most essential utility elements in contemporary era. Technological impeccability, easy handling and fantastic service station are the fundamental stuffs which strengthen the brand power. Here comes the name “BMW”. It is the name in automobile sector which has become an ultimate answer for all sorts of vehicle viz. sports cars, sedans, motorcycles and so on.

BMW stands for “Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works Company)”. It was set up on 1913. Currently, there are more than 11 new models of the BMW. Car crazies desperately wait and search for any new leads from the company. In this context recently, speculations have arisen. These are about BMW's next 5 Series which would probably appear early in the next decade. The speculation speaks:

• Code name of 2011 5 series BMW car is F10.
• Probably, the new turbo range based engine would be used in this car.
• Even the M5 will be also switched from the ultra-high-revving V-10 to a turbo V-8.
• 5’s wheelbase will be increased by couple of inches but there would not be any changes in overall mass.
• MacPherson struts will be replaced by Control arm front suspension.

All these speculations and many others as well are on top of the gossip chart everywhere. Even a representative of leading car dealer ‘Autotropolis’ were discussing the same issue amongst their colleagues. As per their opinion, “BMW now talks of a backbone rather than a platform”. Actually, the term backbone is used for the advancement in firewall, suspension, and floor in various wheelbases.

The authenticity of all these hypothetical elements will take time to be proved. But, it is damn clear that BMW would keep on inducing car crazy people through its expansion in product line range, high end quality and unrivaled luxury. More...

Story of automobile

To know who invented the first car you must first define what car is. Some said steam-powered coaches are cars and people like Daimler-Benz (who started Mercedes Benz) say that cars are light carriages for personal transport with three or four wheels, powered by a liquid-fueled internal combustion engine. As you see the definition of a car can be different, and therefore the automobile could have been invented by any number of people at different times in history.

The first written record of a self-propelled vehicle was Leonardo da Vincis. He toyed with the idea in the 15th century. He even designed and drew several different so called car models in his notes. Sadly Leonardo did never came to building anything. The steam engine was considered to be invented by James Watt in 1765 and was perfected by both English and French scientists over the next century.

Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot, William Murdoch and Richard Trevithick all came up with steam-powered beasts that were so huge and heavy that they need a fully flat surface to move on. In fact, iron rails were installed on roads in Paris and London for the next 120 years so these cars could move on them. They were basically a smaller versions of trains.

During the Steam Era you could find all sorts of funny car inventions. In the United States, Oliver Evans invented an amphibious vehicle that can travel on wheels and on water with the help of a paddle wheel. Ivan Kulibin of Russia designed a car with modern day features such as flywheels, brakes and a gear box. Oddly enough, it was it was human-pedalled. Etience Lenoir invented something he called a hippomobile that proved to the masses that automobiles can handle long trips. He drove all the way from Paris to Jonville Le-Pont.

One of the first to mass-produce cars was Karl Benz. His cars appealed to many due to being able to move at 45 km/h (28.2 mph). In France, Panhard et Levassan was the first ever company to be formed exclusively for the sole purpose of making cars. The Duryea brothers (Frank and Charles) were the first automobile manufacturers in the United States, and they were swiftly followed by Ford and Winton.

A special mention goes of course to Henry Ford. Contrary to popular belief, he didn't actually built cars. Well, his company did, but what he personally invented and perfected was the manufacturing line in car building. He used one worker for one task and had an ingenious system of dropping the car's body on its wheels. He also added modern features such as the car radio after getting the idea from private jets.

There were different eras to the automobile's history. And each brought different improvements to the car. In the Vintage Era, internal combustion engines and the overhead cam engines were modified. A prime example of this is the Austin 7. During the Pre-War Era, fully-closed models were produced for the first time and trunks were added. The Post War Era gave birth to cars which have more resemblance to modern automobiles. Arty and sleek cars, like the Mini Cooper, have left a memorable imprint on automobile history.

Whether you're driving a luxury car, a sedan or a piece of junk that can hardly be called a car, it's a nice feeling to know how far the car has evolved from being steam-powered coaches to modern practical vehicles. More...

BMW

If you are having interest in style and speed, then you definitely interested in BMW car range. The all models of these cars are so popular in all over the world. Due to their outstanding performance, royal look and luxurious interior, day by day the sale of these cars is increased. BMW cars have successfully maintained the brand name in the outstanding, impressive and luxurious cars industry from last many years. Its auto parts are quite expensive but are easily available in the market.

BMW cars have provided the unique and smooth driving experience to their customers. From the day of establishment the services offered by BMW is excellent. As the time passes, the services are become well and better. After experiencing this car, you surely don’t want to go for any other choices which are available in the market. After focusing on customers need and style, experts design the car model. They made every auto part very carefully.

All models of BMW cars are well equipped with high and quality performance parts like Xdrive, Blue tooth wireless technology, Valvatronic, and Xenon Adaptive Headlights. Plus, it has electronic damping, dynamic brake control and all wheel drive. It includes some other major parts like hill descent control, all season traction and dynamic stability control.

Both new and second hand BMW auto parts for all models are available. If you search on internet for the suitable BMW car parts, you will definitely get many reliable online shops which are into selling BMW auto parts. To create horsepower and to keep the emission on low rate, fuel injector is designed. Hence, it is one of the most important BMW auto parts. To fill the fuel into the intake port with forced pressure, small needle shaped equipment is fixed into the BMW cars. It helps to atomize the fuel along with oxygen presence in the air burns instantly. So, automatically it provides the required power which is essential for car.

Thermostat is another very important part of BMW car range. The function of this part is to control and regulate the temperature in the vehicle. Overheated temperature in the car may damage the engine. Hence, it is fixed in the car to regularly check on the temperature of the car.
Oxygen sensor is a measuring device which is fixed into the exhaust position of the BMW cars. The main function of this part is to check on the fuel that burns. It gives all the information and thus you can easily adjust any wasting of burning of fuel in the engine. It is important to regularly check the fuel consumption, because it has a direct relation with the performance.

If you maintain your vehicle in proper condition, every time it gives you the best driving experience. Always remember that your car is useful for your daily routines. So, make sure that it appears attractive. Don’t forget, BMW cars are the symbol of prestige. It is not just a luxurious car. It shows your personality and make you style statement for most. More...