Cleaning up a car body is not as simply as it may look to be. If you do not do it properly, your car body would look miserable.

Cleaning up and polishing up are vitals for the car body. Polishing up your car body must be realized twice a year, once during spring and once during autumn. You do it during autumn  in order to protect the car against low temperature and against snow, and during spring you do it in order to protect the car against the UV effects. A polished realized with professional products maintain its effects for 12 months and its resistant for 50 cleanings.

The wax used for polished has to be professional. Otherwise your car risks to collect all the dust it can collect.

There are some colored substances used when you polish up your car which can refresh your paint and even some micro fissures. If on the car body there are some larger scratches, the owners can buy some specials pencils which are applied directly on the scratch which then is polished up. So, without spending large amounts of money, the owners can easily take care of scratches.

For the car to look new and for the paint to maintain its shine, when you wash your car you should use special shampoos which they too have a shiny effect.

The owners have to make sure that the car wash they go to use special detergent. There were some cases when the cars were washed with dish soap and after the car body dried, the paint got dull. If you do not know for sure what kind of detergents are being used, it would be better if you wash the car for yourself. In the USA there is a tradition that every person  has to wash his car at home. For this you have to buy a bucket, a special washing  material and a special drying material.

An another important component are the car windows, for witch  there are also special substances. For car windows there is a special substance that is forming a coating  which makes water drops being evaporate by the streams of air creating during movement.  So, during raining using wipers can be avoided.

Cleaning the car inside is just as important as it cleaning it at the outside.  The dust can be removed using special fabrics made of microfibers, which are not expensive either. For cleaning the glove department there must be use substances that do not leave greasy  stains on plastics (Many drivers buy  from the market some low quality cleaners). These cleaners fix the dust and are harmful for out wealth. When cleaning the leather tapestry  the owners must use sprays or creams that clean and hydrate the leather in the same time. As time passes the leather dries and tears and a car has to be beautiful both on the inside and at the outside.

How to maintain your car’s paint and make it look like new?

The heart of the 2013 new Audi S8 is a new engine and this engine is just effortless. At any rpm range you just have full power all the time, so the car is gotten even faster than the old generation of Audi S8.

With 520 horse power, 4.0 liter, direct-injected twin-turbocharged, V8.  It came from a 10 cylinder, now is a V8, 520 horse power, compared to 450 horse powers in the old model, so quite a big increase, at the same time, considerably reduced the fuel consumption by 23 %. The sprit from zero to 100 km/h takes just 4.2 seconds, and top speed is electronically capped at 250 km/h. The S8 also averages just 10.2 liters per 100 km, much less than its competitors.

A main factor why this new car is efficient right now is because it was introduced a cylinder on demand. So, in certain circumstances, when you don’t need the full power of the Audi S8 the car is running in four cylinders, so there by saving fuel. The good thing is you and the customer, you will not recognize the switch between V8 and the four cylinder in line, cause it has a system called active noise cancelling in the car, which means there are microphones installed in the cabin of the car and they will see if there are any frequencies that you don’t want to hear in the car and via the sound system there will be a sound which elements a stamp. So, you will not feel any difference in the sound between the V8 and the four cylinders.

The 2013 Audi S8 has standard all wheel drive from the 48th to 60 foot, which is variable, with the dynamic steering, variable ratio assist and also a quattro sport differential(Power is delivered to all four wheels through a ZF eight-speed automatic), and at the rear wheels you can enjoy the full power in any road conditions and in any weather conditions.

The new Audi got a standard adaptive air sport suspension, with a specific setting for the S8 model, where you can choose between different settings just by the dial of a knob, between comfort mode, auto mode or sport mode when the car is lowered, even more to the ground.

For the new styling of the S8 you can see quite a lot of subtle differences to a normal Audi R8, so for example, the new single front row with the horizontal chrome struts. You have a standard four LED headlights and you have many other features to distinguish the Audi S8 from a base Audi A8.

The S8 has a standard chrome and fiber interior, there are many features and you just have to look inside of the new car, because it’s something unique, like the whole Audi. The new S8 stands for progressiveness, sophistication and sportiness.

Audi S8 2013 weights just 1.975 kilograms . The luxury sedans’s ASF (Audi Space Frame) body is made almost entirely of aluminum. Omly the B-pillars are made of ultra high strengh steel. The Audi ultra-lightweight constructon allows weight to be reduced in other areas, such as the chassis.

About the prices of the newest Audi, they haven’t been settled yet. The connoisseurs say that the price of the 2013 S8 will start at 115.000 Dollars.

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A large, luxurious sedan of supreme power: the new Audi S8 2013

The new 458 Spider is the convertible whom combines the rigid retractable roof with the rear engine placement, a world first for a sports car with this layout. The 458 Spider’s entirely in aluminum new hard-top is 25 kg lighter than a traditional  one and is also quieter and  thermally more efficient when raised; It takes just 14 seconds to open or close. The new Ferrari hard-top was engineered to occupy a very small space, so a generous rear bench for luggage can be included behind the two seats. Although it is positioned above the engine, the hard-top doesn’t affect the car’s aerodynamics,

The 458 Spider is powered by direct-injection 4.5 liter V8 (Ferrari engine is recognized for drivability, performance, economy and refinement). At this supercar, the power is transferred to the road by dual-clutch F1 paddle shift transmission(7+1 gearbox) trough the wonderful E-Diff, witch is integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and ABS for maximum handling dynamics.

Like 458 Italia,  The newest V8 from Ferrari develops 570 HP at 9000 rpm and a torque of 540 Nm at of 6,000 rpm. Thanks to the  thruster performance, this  supercar is capable of reaching 100 km / hour in under 3.4 seconds, the top speed being over 320 km / hour.

Although is a performance car, Ferrari is proud because 458 Spider consumes only 11,8 liters / 100 km.  

Like any respectable supercar, the Ferrari 458 Spider has a huge price. 237.832 € is the starting price, but it can increase considerably if the customization or the special equipment are desired. The maximum prices of the new convertible are still unknown, but when the power is on who asks how huge the prices are?!

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The 2012 new Ferrari 458 Spider. Expensive, but marvelous!

As well for their practicality, wagons also appeal to those drivers who find the SUV or crossover a bit of a cliché – who really needs a car with off-road capabilities if you only drive on the highway after all?

Although they don’t get quite as good mileage as the new eco cars like hybrids and electric vehicles, their fuel efficiency is far better than it used to be. And gradually, there are more estate cars that are also hybrids – Peugeot has brought out its 508 RXH this year, and Volvo’s V70 range will also include a plug-in hybrid in the near future.

Estate cars make perfect family wagons, but they’re also great for those longer road trips you might have to do for business. For a travelling salesman, if they’re prepared to rough it a little, there’s plenty of space to sleep in the back for a night or two. The trunk space can also be used as effectively as a small van for transporting goods and cargo.

There’s flexibility too, as the rear seats in most modern estates split and fold down flat, so you can use one half of the trunk for bulky items while still leaving room for a passenger or two on the rear seat.

In short, there’s far more versatility in an estate car than in an SUV – it may not be quite as sexy, but who really cares about the sex appeal of their car these days?

Volvo V70

Peugeot 508RXH

Estate car (Station wagon) – A car for a family

Launched at Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011 the new Mercedes Benz F 125! It is the creation with which Mercedes Benz tries to impose the vision on propulsion systems with zero percent pollutants produced (the hydrogen will be the solution of the future).

The new F 125!! It’s driven by F-CELL plug-in HYBRID technology, consisting of a further-developed fuel cell and a high-performance lithium-sulfur high-voltage battery. Energy storage is provided by a new kind of hydrogen tank that is integrated into the bodyshell structure (7.5kg of hydrogen can be stored in the new F 125!  enough for a range of around 620 miles/1000 km). The car of the future has four electric motors close to the wheels and a peak output of 313 HP.

The new Mercedes F 125! it is build with lightweight materials (high proportion of carbon-fiber) offering outstanding performance,  comfort and refinement. Lightweight construction, using carbon fiber reinforced plastic and aluminum, means the F125! weighs 1,700kg.

Completely new developments of the car of the future are the display, control and communication concepts. Dr. Diet Zetsche says: “You could say that the F 125! is a Smartphone you can sit in.” Every media command of the Mercedes Benz F 125  it’s controlled exclusively by your voice, though a center console touchpad can be used if you prefer. The new car transfer information like gas left in the tanks to your phone, so you don’t have to go to the car to verify.

Even if we look forward to see Mercedes Benz, car of the future, F 125! on the streets, we may have to wait until 2025-2027.

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 Mercedes Benz F 125! Concept car named car of the future

Like any supercar, the inside of the Aventador LP 700-4, it’s very modern: the center console is equipped with lots of commands and a color display.

The new Lambo came with an V12 engine with a capacity of 6.5 l, who developes an output of 700 HP at 8.25 RPM. The Aventador LP 700-4 engine it’s with 20 percent economical and eighteen kg easier than Mucielago’s. Because of the lightweight materials used in constructions (carbon fiber, aluminum, magnesium),  the  engineers from Lamborghini are proud because the new Aventador LP 700-4weights just 1.575 kg. Therefore, the supercar promises exemplary performance and handling.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 reaches 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 350 km/h. This Lambo can be driven in three ways: Street, Sport and Corsa and has a seven-speed IRS (Independent Shifting Rods) gearbox; 19 inch on the front wheels, respectively 20 inch on the back wheels and the tires are Pirelli P Zero (225/35 ZR19 front, 335/30 ZR 20-back); the transmission of LP 700-4 is integrated and the sistem it’s hydraulic.

The prices of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 was estimated at 378.000 Euro, but with improvements like destination charge (2.995 Euro) and gas glazzer charge (3.700 Euro), the new supercar can be bought at the price of 393.695 Euro.

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The New Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 2012: Technical data and prices

Honda has recently given us a few tantalizing details of the car and it looks like the production car will be truly amazing.

The CR-Z hybrid coupe is already one of the world’s sportiest and best-performing hybrids. It’s currently the only one with a manual gearbox rather than CVT. This may not be to everyone’s tastes, but you can’t have a true sports model without a stick shift for many of us.

It’s also one of the best-looking cars on the planet with a uniquely sleek design that followed from fellow Honda concept hybrid cars; the Honda Remix and the Small Hybrid Sports.

The world got its first glimpse of the CR-Z back in 2007 at the Tokyo Motor Show. Honda seems to save up its best for its major home market bi-annual show. The 2011 event was no different. Amongst other vehicles, Honda showed off its ‘Micro Commuter Concept car’ – an all-electric rapid recharge tiny car with a range of just 37 miles and a top speed of 37 miles per hour to match!

But for those of us who still enjoy a little speed and the CR-Z – which stands for ‘Compact Renaissance Zero’- really has it.

The car was designed to be “sporty, efficient and inexpensive” and it is. Clearly, though, Honda think it can be a lot sportier still – hence the Mugen concept. Mugen is an England-based super tuning company that has teamed up with Honda to produce the supercharged CR-Z Mugen prototype.

Honda says it hopes the new car will be ‘fun’ – and that it will demonstrate the real potential of hybrid technology. The new version costs around £23,000 and is going on sale from February this year in the UK.

The new car offers 197bhp and keeps the same 1.5-litre hybrid unit as its standard sibling – but it also gets a supercharger, re-mapped ECU, wider tracks, stiffer springs and a much cooler design. This is the future.

Honda CR-Z Mugen – The supercharged hybrid

Motorists living in far northern climes or internal continental areas where the winters are always severe are usually so used to dealing with extreme conditions that snow tires, snow chains, spare batteries, jump cables and the like are second nature.

Instead, the danger lies in areas which are usually temperate in the extremes of winter but which are prone to have extreme conditions from time to time; areas like the north west corner of Europe and coastal areas of both sides of the States reasonably far north.

In such zones, winter weather can go either way. Ninety five per cent of the time, you don’t face anything really testing. But from time to time, you do. And when these areas suddenly get a really bleak spell, the motorists living there are often found relatively unprepared. So what you really need to do is prepare your car for the most extreme conditions possible.

So you need to wax and wax-oil your car thoroughly, get it fully serviced, make sure your tires are in good condition and consider snow tires – and/or carry snow chains, jump cables and spare gas. For some eco cars like hybrids, this preparation is doubly important. Ensure the correct functioning of he battery and if you have any doubts, get it looked at.

Now put a couple of sleeping bags and a lightweight shovel in the trunk, along with a powerful torch with new batteries. Above all, carry water – both for you and the car. Dehydration is the biggest danger in cold weather. Next, put some dried food in the car and always carry your (fully charged…) cell phone.

Also – do your research on which cars are most reliable. For example, in the UK, Honda has been found to be the most reliable manufacturer for six years in a row in independent surveys.

Above all, drive slowly and carefully.

When working on, operating, or maintaining our vehicles it is possible to be exposed to some of the toxic substances that, while necessary to operate our vehicles, can be toxic to our health and well being. Being knowledgeable about the hazards of automobile toxins is the first step to safeguarding ourselves against negative health effects.

That New Car Smell

A recent report “Toxic at Any Speed” produced by The Ecology Center in

Ann Arbor, Michigan has revealed that not only are the interiors of automobiles teeming with toxic PBDEs, even that “new car smell” is an indicator that something is not right. The smell is a result of phthalates, toxic chemicals used to soften PVC plastics. While many people enjoy the smell they may not enjoy the significant health repercussions of breathing the phthalate fumes. In particular, birth defects, impaired learning, early puberty, and premature births were among the serious health problems reported in laboratory animals exposed to phthalates.

Repair and Maintenance: A Costly Reality
For many car owners and hobbyists maintenance and repair is an expected responsibility of owning a vehicle. Unfortunately, those who choose to take matters into their own hands are often exposed to toxic chemicals present in many automotive parts.
Asbestos, a commonly used toxin in automobile parts, can cause a very aggressive and fatal form of lung cancer called mesothelioma. Unless diagnosed early the prognosis is a grim one for individuals with mesothelioma. Asbestos is commonly found in brake pads, brake dust, clutch assemblies, gaskets, valve rings, valve stem packing, and hood liners.

The Truth about Lead
Lead is a compound that often makes headlining news as it appears in children’s toys, playgrounds, and accessories. But the truth is lead is more prevalent than many people, especially when it comes to their vehicles. Lead is often used as an additive in plastic parts and has significant repercussions for children or individuals planning to have children. Exposure to lead can also lead to brain damage, kidney damage, and damage to the nervous system.

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It is an ironic twist that bromine, a chemical responsible for many serious health problems, is often added to make cars safer. Bromine is a commonly used chemical to make plastics more fire resistant and increasing the fire resistance of the overall vehicle. In addition to Bromine, chemicals like chlorine, polyvinyl chloride, acetone, xylene, and ethylbenzene all cause significant health problems and can be found in the plastic interiors of automobiles.

The truth about automobiles is they may present a more significant health hazard than previously understood. Toxic to all passengers, they can be especially harmful to children, pregnant women, or individuals with compromised immune systems.

The main reason not to buy new is that as soon as you drive the car a few metres from the dealership, thousands will be taken off its value. As most people know a car is a depreciating asset.

But one of the biggest advantages of buying a new car is the warranty that comes with it. You’re paying extra for the knowledge that if anything goes wrong, you’ll be fully covered – at least for the time the warranty is valid.  And if you choose a model that has reliability stamped all over it – like a Honda Civic, for example – you’ll be taking even less of a risk.

Many people who own a Honda tend never to buy another brand – once they’ve owned a Honda they become loyal to the Japanese car manufacturer brand. Take, for example, Joe LoCicero – a man in the States who has driven his Honda Accord one million miles.  In fact, when Honda got word that he was reaching that particular milestone, the company gave LoCicero a new Honda Accord.  We haven’t heard what Joe’s planning to do with the million-miler yet!

The civic 2012 is soon going to be available to buy. Though the ninth generation of the car hasn’t wowed people with its differences from the eighth generation, perhaps that’s because Honda knows it’s got a pretty good model already – and that loyal Civic fans didn’t want too many changes to a tried and tested formula.

Instead of messing around with the exterior, Honda has concentrated on what people are most concerned with at the moment – the fuel efficiency of the vehicle.  All the Civic 2012 models – and there are seven of them – are more fuel-efficient than previous generations.

Whether you can afford a new Civic or you’ll have to settle for a second-hand model, you’re pretty sure to get trouble-free motoring. But if you do go for second-hand, get a qualified mechanic to check it over before you part with any cash!

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