Car Shopping - Making 'Cents' Out Of Technology

Buying a car of your choice will depends on several factors before you put your money down. Just what makes you think that the car you fancy is what you really know or what you really want?

In today's world, a car is no longer just your daily transport machine, it is a symbol of your status or a sign of your personality and thinking. Just what you want your car to do for you? Choosing the choice of your car will all start from the basic starting point no matter how deep is your pocket; does it make every 'cents' for you to put your dollars down on that machine in the showroom? Behind every automobil there is always a selling point. The Germans are proud of how their technologies has advanced ahead of the world, the Japanese will tell you how frugal their rides' fuel consumption are as compared to the sashimi they can ever consumed every day, the Koreans will 'won' you with more steel on their rides for your safety, the Chinese will budget in a bit of here and there from the rest of the world, giving you a penny for your thoughts and so on...

Well no matter what you choose in the end, technologies is the basic factor when choosing a car that maximise your budget. It doesn't mean an expensive Italian ride is the best choice considering the facts that it is more of a luxury item and don't just jump into the ads for latest weekend bargains. Remember, a new facelift can only hide scars, like human being, a plastic surgery can 'hide' you but can never change your characters.

Volkswagen TSI 1.4 Twincharger - International Engine of the Year 2009

Published by mainliner on 30 August 2009 in News.
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Volkswagen Group’s 1.4 Litre TSI Twincharger has been awarded the International Engine of the Year 2009, ending the BMW’s four year streak.

VW's 1.4-Litre TSI Twincharger

After deciding the winner of each category, judges goes for the overall winner. VW’s little big engine accumulated 354 points from 65 judges all over the world defeating the BMW’s mighty engine by four judging points.

Here is the result:

1. Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger (VW Golf, Golf Variant, Scirocco, Eos, Jetta, Touran, Tiguan, Seat Ibiza Cupra) 354
2. BMW 3-litre DI Twin Turbo (135, 335, X6, Z4, 730) 350
3. Audi 2-litre TFSI (Audi A4, A5, Q5, VW Scirocco, Golf GTI) 220
4. Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre (BlueEfficiency C-Class, BlueEfficiency E-Class) 203
5. BMW 4-litre V8 (M3) 203
6. Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre (CLK, S, SL, CL, CLS, ML) 114
7. BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (Mini Cooper S, Clubman, Peugeot 207 308, Mini John Cooper Works) 107
8. Toyota 1-litre (Aygo, IQ, Yaris/Vitz, Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, Subaru Justy

How To Deal With Tailgating

There is nothing as frustrating as driving on a two-lane road and having a vehicle so close behind you, that you fear to brake lest they hit you in the rear. On a four-lane highway, the fear is less, but the sight of another car so close makes for nervous driving.


1. Pull over and allow the vehicle behind you to pass, if it is safe to do so. This is always the most rapid way of getting rid of a tailgater. If the car behind you is catching up, there's a good chance the driver wants to go faster. If it's safe to do so, let him/her.


2. On narrower roads, use turnouts to allow others to pass when it is safe to do so. In many places, it is required that slower traffic use turnouts. Elsewhere, it is simply polite.


3. On a winding road, do not speed up so drastically at passing lanes that others cannot pass. Many drivers go slowly and cautiously around curves and then get on a straightaway and feel that they have the space or visibility to dart ahead. Have the patience to let others past.


4. Slow down gradually. If somebody is following you too closely to be safe, slow down, but do not make it a sudden move. Most likely they will take the opportunity to pass you when it is possible and take the hint to give you a bit more space until then. Should an accident occur, at least it will occur at a slower speed.


5. If you are comfortable driving a bit faster and it is safe, then try speeding up. It might be that you are driving too slowly.


6. Maintain a constant speed. This allows the tailgating driver to predict when he can pass you. Avoid speeding up and slowing down to send him a message - this only increases his frustration level.


7. In multi-lane traffic, if you find yourself getting repeatedly tailgated, try driving a safe distance behind a truck. Drivers approaching from behind will see the truck and get into another lane before ever getting close.


8. Look in the rear mirror, and use your hand on the mirror, as if you were waving back and forth, to signal him to get off your bumper.


9. Tap your brakes lightly a few times, so that he/she sees your brake lights, but not so hard that you actually slow down. This is another signal for them to back off. (Don't brake hard to 'teach them a lesson' - this will only end up causing an accident, which is worse for everybody.)


10. Be courteous to other drivers and avoid crowding behind them or following too closely.


Do not allow the other driver to make you nervous. He or she will move away or slow down, pass, or turn off eventually.

All New Mercedes E Class

Mercedes is set to release its next-generation E-class sedan this year, the new model is similar in size to the current model, the new E-class will pick up styling cues from the CLS four-door coupe as well as a new angular front end with four square shaped headlights