Posted on April 13, 2016 at 6:01 pm
What does less weight mean? It means more power, which equates to the Lotus Elise 250 Cup. It’s been down-sized, shedding 21kg to 931kg all-up, and gains 26bhp from it’s Toyota-sourced, supercharged 1.8-litre engine. That means the car has a total of 243bhp and 261bhp/tonne, enough for 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds and the title of fastest purely road-going Elise ever. Note that time is to 60mph mind, rather than the 0-62mph we more commonly see these days – so expect that sprint to take 4.3. Still, it’s a quick thing.
Available as a roadster with a hard-top option, there’s also a Carbon Aero Pack which drops a further 10kg, a whopping rear wing and chunky front splitter – Lotus reckons 66kg of downforce at 100mph and 155kg at the 250 Cup’s top speed of 154mph.
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Posted on February 25, 2016 at 8:19 pm
Set to be revealed at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, car giants Ford says the redesigned Kuga is one of five all-new or redesigned Ford SUVs it’s to launch in the next three years. It’s with one of the others, the Edge, with which the Kuga shares its new face. Does anyone really care about Ford SUVs any more though?
A 1.5-litre, 118bhp four-cylinder diesel has been added to the existing range of petrol and diesel engines, and there’s a redesigned interior with the latest generation SYNC infotainment system, which Ford promises us is much improved.
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Posted on December 18, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Due to many different variables, a car can become quite smelly after a time, especially if the owner of that vehicle tends to eat hot food, which is a no no for keeping a new smell in. Takeaways of the spicy variety tend to linger a scent the longest out of all other takeaways and this may cause a drive to go out a purchase an air freshener.
Their are a variety of models, smells, shapes and sizes of air fresheners all with their benefits and negatives. The prices of these can also drastically vary from the typical £0.99 cardboard soaked fresheners to that of £4.99 clip on gel systems. The only unfortunate thing about air fresheners is that they don’t tend to last for a long time and users end up complaining the about the fact that they’re having to replace them every 3 –4 weeks or so. Spray room air fresheners work just as well and they are much more cost effective.
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Posted on November 21, 2015 at 4:27 pm
One common cause for breakdowns is a flat or faulty car battery, and as a driver you have to remember that they don’t last forever. Terminals can become rusty or damaged over time, while short journeys can cause a loss of voltage.
Batteries can last significantly longer if the terminals are cleaned and checked, but in general old batteries may eventually have problems, yet modern maintenance free batteries can be much more reliable.
If you have an older vehicle, it’s very important to remember that your battery will not last forever, but regular cleaning and long journey can certainly help it live that little bit longer. Also make sure to get it checked out every so often by a garage that you trust.
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Posted on August 29, 2015 at 2:04 pm
Every person has a dream to own his or her car. It all depends on your financial conditions. If you have sufficient funds, then you can reach your goals without any hassle. While on the other hand, how would you manage to buy a new car? Today, there is another option available, like second hand cars. It means that due to lack of money, you can fulfill your desires of having your own car by buying a second hand car.
Countless Options
Buying a used car does not mean that you are going to carry an old piece at your home. The car owners maintain their cars in a very specialized and attentive manner to maintain the worth and beauty of the cars. You can decide what type of car; you can buy, as per your needs and budget. No worry, there are endless options of used cars in the market, similar to the new ones.
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Posted on July 8, 2015 at 9:48 am
Taking care of your car does not mean that you have to take it to the mechanics and garages all the time. You can maintain it too on your own. Here are few things that you should regularly check to assure long life of your vehicles. Check tires regularly, if you see any cut or protruding on tires, then immediately change them. This can cause inappropriate balance which is dangerous. Also lookout for the seepages from any mufflers and clogged pipes. Use recommended fluids and oils for the maintenance of your vehicle. Steering fluid, transmission fluid and motor oil check is also an integral part of maintaining your car. You should also check regularly shock absorber by actually putting your car through grinds and bumps and they should also be replaced in pairs. There are several small parts which you should include in your repair regimes and this will maintain your cars effectively.
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Posted on June 16, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Buying a car for middle and upper middle class family is not small thing. They need to enough exercise for buying it at their own expenses. Thus it is not wise action to purchase car even without enough knowledge about its various aspects which is essentially needed to be considered. Very first thing one need to consider before having a car is to decide whether it is right time for buying car or not. One should be completely prepared with their budget for buying car.
Next step is to have reviews of different car options available in market. One has to choose best car among different car options available for purchasers. This selection is made on basis of suitability of car according to their own priorities. There are few essential things to be done before buying a car like to have test drive for checking its function properly. One should take help of car buying guide or looking different options for car package.
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Posted on May 14, 2015 at 10:11 pm
A vehicle leasing service is one of those services that you are probably going to need at some point in time. As important as it is there are some common mistakes that people make when procuring this services. It is these mistakes that make the service not to live up to their expectations, and they are also left unsatisfied. The following four mistakes are very common but as a shrewd person you should never make any of them when leasing a car
1. Prepaying too much
Most companies will require you to pay some money upfront before the vehicle can be leased to you. However, you should make sure not to pay too much money up front to avoid trouble in future. A good company will try to make the lease not only affordable to you but very comfortable to pay and so they will never ask you to pay a lot of money up front. There are many reasons why this is a big mistake, but the most obvious one becomes evident if the car breaks down or gets stolen after a few week or a couple of months. While the leasing company will receive full compensation from the insurance company, it is unlikely that you will get your money back. (more…)
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Posted on May 11, 2015 at 3:37 pm
Cars are the most expensive vehicle and are to be cared regularly. Having a regular check-up is very essential as this keeps the car working efficiently. Cars though maintained and checked personally, it is always a better option to get your car given for car servicing.
Importance
Car servicing is an easy method adopted to make sure the car is in good condition without any of your efforts. Car servicing is done under expert technicians who check every part of the car in details and find remedy for any faults. The qualified technicians can bring an added life to the car as it improves the car’s speed and working capacity over all.
Getting the car services gives the car a longer life, efficient working, longevity of major parts, low cost of repairs.
Areas concerned
The major areas for the car service are-
· Engine- clutch, break, accelerator
· Interiors
· Exteriors
· Lights
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Posted on April 22, 2015 at 3:10 pm
Car servicing is mandatory if your want to keep your car in excellent condition. Now if something is bothering you inside that your ignorance about your car will come in between making you get into unpredictable errors, you better not worry so much as there are varying online car maintenance and servicing tips going through which you can mend your car quite effortlessly and competently.
However professional servicing is required and that is too without spending much cost, but you can service your car at home with the help of simple online manuals. If you are checking your air filter, surprisingly no tool you require, as usually when you are checking your windshield you do not need any tool either. But when you are treating your spark plugs or oil filter or radiator flush, brake pads you require number of tools such as lug wrench, coolant, funnel, ratchet and many other things.
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