Responsibility

NDTV Car & Bike Show reported, India's minister, Mrs Renuka Chaudhary, has suggested drunken driving among youngsters needs to be curbed lot more strongly

She suggests taking off the licence of parents also, not just the young-drivers themselves. Parental responsibility...

What do you feel ?

Auto Stop

Many high end cars now offer this new feature.

When the car comes to a halt at a red signal or otherwise, it automatically goes into 'auto stop'. When we need to move, no need to use the key to start. But as soon as we take leg off the brake, engine comes alive...

Cool & Green !

Courtesy - C &B Show, NDTV

BIsB Monthly car finance prize

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BIsB) has announced the winner for the third car finance monthly prize draw. The winner for May 2008 will now be exempted from paying the remaining instalments of the car she had bought through finance provided by BIsB.

“The prize was worth BD5980.447 ($15,891) which will be deducted from the principal amount of finance provided by the bank,” retail banking general manager Abdul Rahman Mohammed Turki.

BisB’s car finance product is approved by the bank’s Sharia’a Supervisory Board chaired by Shaikh Dr Abdul Latif Al Mahmood.

Psychology of Car Choice

Useful insights into the psychology of car choice

• one gulf resident has moved from a Porsche Boxter S to Range Rover SportV8 . ME gives us the luxury to drive a 4X4, thanks to lower price of the car and lower price of fuel. I liked the part where he appreciates the experience of buying the car. My personal experience has been quite opposite, may be I have not purchased any luxury car. But car-purchase is an important decision for every one. But the sales team at dealer-counters do not go the extra bit to ensure customer delight


• another gulf resident graduated from rent-a-car to own car. Thought of a Lumina SS (for its 'practicality & performance')and Ford's Mustang ('charisma'), but then got hooked to a Honda S2000. Reason ? To fulfil a dormant dream...!! SO often, car purchase is more than mere acquisition of an asset !

Source : CAR ME edition May 2008

Tiguan, Volkswagen’s new Sports Utility Vehicle

The Tiguan is a compact crossover SUV, which received a five-star safety rating after being tested by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).

The chassis of the Tiguan sets new standards in the world of SUVs as it is extremely driving-active and safe. For the first time on the global SUV market all engines are charged without exception, which deliver powerful propulsion just above the idling speed.

Upon request, the Tiguan can be parked nearly automatically in the urban jungle by the Park Assist feature.

Off-road, on the other hand, the latest radio-navigation system (RNS 510) navigates its occupants back to civilisation using its off-road function.

One of the main characteristics of the Tiguan is its versatility. It is recommended for drivers who enjoy the individual appearance and flexibility of a SUV, but also expect a premium level of comfort, agility and variability.

MACDA CX 9

The Mazda CX-9 deftly blends sporty driving spirit with seven-passenger sport-utility vehicle (SUV) practicality. It is powered by a 270-horsepower, 3.7-litre, V6 engine, truly enhancing the driving experience and offering cutting-edge safety technology.

• Won this year’s prestigious North American Truck of the Year Award and Motor Trend Magazine’s Sport/Utility of the Year Award.
• Other awards it has won so far Kelley Blue Book “Best New Family Vehicle” and
  Two accolades from Cars.com - “Best New Car for Large Families” and “Family Car of the Year”.
• CX-9 has also received the top rating of five stars in frontal and side impact crashes from the US government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety tests and a top rating of Good from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side crash protection.

The vehicle is a beauty !

The first Hummer golf carts in ME

· The four and six-seat electric carts are proportionally identical to the Hummer H1, H2 and H3 models, and with Hummer Chrome wheels and a rugged aluminium I-beam chassis.
· The Hummer Golf Car is the first proportionally correct and only licensed custom Golf Car.
· The interior is ergonomically designed with cup holders in the centre console, and all of the controls at the driver’s fingertips.
· The Hummer Golf Car is equipped with a long range 48-volt system to ensure maximum range while delivering optimal power to the high torque motor.
· The Hummer Golf Car incorporates safety features that most other custom-made electric vehicles simply don't offer. Standard features include extra large mirrors, head lights, brake lights, turn signal lights, fog lights, a reverse warning buzzer, safety horn and hazard lights.
· Equipped with a standard four wheel braking system that features front hydraulic disc brakes and self adjusting rear drum brakes.
· Can also be upgraded with a selection of optional chrome brush guards, running boards, leather seats, body colours and graphics and a state-of-the-art sound system. There is even an optional “Golf balls washer”
(www.minihummeruae.com)

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"Luck and Destiny are the excuses of the world's failures."- Henry Ford