TATA NANO - World's Cheapest Car

Owning a car is definitely one of the ultimate dreams of everyone. But with the high cost of vehicle ownership, meaning not only the car itself but the cost of maintaining a car, one can only wish for the invention of the world’s cheapest car, a unit that is affordable yet never lacking on the excellent features and the admirable details. Thankfully, that wish is now granted – welcome the Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car.

Comfortably small, with the convenience of a four-door design supported by tiny wheels, the Tata Nano instantly induced oohhs and aahhs when it recently debuted at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi, India. The cute little thing is manufactured by Tata Motors.
Spacious interiors, sensibly-designed hood and driver’s diagnostic panel (speedometer, tachometer) conveniently in the middle of the dashboard affords pleasant driving experience. Despite the affordable price tag, car owners are assured of the strength and power of a regular-priced compact car. It has tow cylinders for fuel efficiency, 624cc and 33 horsepower, all neatly packaged in the back of this spacious car model. But the question ultimately boils down to the price tag? And the ultimate answer - $2,000, more or less. Yup, less than what you would pay for an exclusive dinner of Angus beef, caviar and champagne in one of those certified Hollywood celebrity den in New York City. During the launching, it has a $1,980 dealer price.

Tata Nano cars are set to be exported in Southeast Asia and Africa in a few years, and possibly the United States given the poorer state of Americans these days. The first 100,000 units have been already booked for April in earnest first-come, first-served markets.

Summer Car Care Safety Tips

It’s summer once again. The merciless sun is hovering not only on our skins and pores, but the sun’s wrath is also affecting our beaten and battered cars. Much as we would care for ourselves this summer, our vehicles should also receive the same protection from the sun. Here are basic summer car safety tips to help our vehicles weather it out through the cruel summer months.

1. Don’t leave your car under the sweltering sun. This is especially important from 10 am to 3 pm, when the sun is at its shining peak. Much like a human being, excessive sun exposure will took a toll on both the inner workings of the car, especially the engine. Too much heat also seeps into the wind shields, generating heat in the car’s exteriors and lending the peripherals vulnerable to damage caused by change in humidity. Always park under the shade and try to position your car where the sun shines on your passenger side.

2. Invest in a good window taint or shade. This is to mitigate the effects of harsh sunlight not only on your car but also on you and your passengers. Just be sure that the heaviness of the tint complies with the laws your state has. Tinted windows primarily protect your car’s dashboard, which is very sensitive to heat. You can use window shades and light blockers instead of window tint to protect the interior of your car.

3. Equip your car with a handy car summer kit. Just like ladies have their personal effects kit, cars should also have some kind of a kit that will make them ready and able to take you through endless summer roads. Ensure that you have these car summer essentials when you go on a long summer drive: water supply, steering wheel cover, extra rugs and utility swathes, a cooler or insulated bag, extra fan, spritzer, and of course, a first-aid kit for you and your passengers. Just make sure you don’t overload your car!

4. For the best summer car care this season, have your car thoroughly checked by a professional mechanic to ensure engines, body and peripherals are at par with the prevailing summer temperature.

2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R

2009 Skyline GT-R: The most awaited new performance car of the century. The 2009 Skyline GT-R is a legend before it even enters production.

There were three Skyline GT-Rs generation which started in 1969, the latest version that was added to the family was "R35" promises to pack more horse power, better all-wheel-drive technology and more speed than any Japanese car introduced in the American market.


Even though the Nissan Skyline GT-R was already existing in the year 1969, it was only in the year 1990 that the Nissan Skyline GT-R was introduced in the Japanese market. The Skyline GT-R never make its debut to the United States, but because of its popularity the Skyline GT-R still brings awareness into America's automotive.

Due to its popularity this car was used in the 2 Fast 2 Furious movie, in which it was driven by Paul Walker "Brian O'Conner. After the movie Paul Walker was so impress in its performance and decide to bought Skyline GT-R.


In 2001 Nissan introduced the next GT-R concept in Tokyo Motor Show that will follow the foot step of the R34. Then after four years Nissan introduced another GT-R which they called GT-R Proto, this GT-R will used a turbo charged edition of the VQ V6 which has a 7 speed all wheel drive and transmission.


In 2006 Nissan announced that the new Skyline GT-R R35 would be sold in the American market as well as worldwide under the name of Nissan, and not Infinity. And the new GT-R will only be called GT-R R35 and not Skyline GT-R R35.

2009 Nissan GT-R Specifications

Drivetrain

Transmission ......................... 6 Speed DSG Manual
Layout ................................. Front Engine, AWD
Final Drive ............................ Ratio 3.70:1
Differential ........................... 1.5 Way Mechanical Limited Slip
Brakes ................................. Brembo 4 Wheel Disc - 15 in. Front and Rear

Engine

Horsepower .......................... 480 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque ................................ 430 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm
Displacement ........................ 3.8 liters
Engine Type ......................... Twin Turbo 24V V6

Performance

Acceleration ......................... 0-60 mph 3.3 sec
Drag Coefficient .................... 0.27

2009 Jaguar XK-Series

Enjoy more than commanding presence on the road - rule it! That's the enhanced power that the new 2009 Jaguar XK Series, which comes in Coupe and Convertible designs.

The same power but definitely more gorgeous than its predecessors, automotive enthusiasts agree that it is the most fitting predecessor of the well-received Jaguar E-series. Welcome changes have been incorporated primarily to streamline the collection and modernize the appearance, without compromising power and performance that Jaguar is known for.

The 2009 Jaguar XK Series is a rear-wheel drive and now boasts of an aluminum body shell across the chassis. There's a power-fold side mirror for attention-grabbing effects. New tail-lights are also showcased featuring red lens LED. Both the Coupe and the Convertible also sport a new polished look on its bumpers, making this high-end portfolio sexy to the hilt.

This sleek appearance is matched by an equally irresistible mix of trappings in its interiors The XK Series is truly a tech-driven car of the future, with touchscreen navigation, driver memory Bluetooth, six-CD-MP3 player with in-dash changer complemented by six speakers and premium Surround Sound System. It's a real party-on-the-go whenever you and your 200 jaguar XK are.

Perhaps, more than the outside, the innards would matter more for performance-centric drivers. A 300 horsepower, 4.2 liter V8 engine comes with a six-speed automatic transmission that shifts manually. The best in fuel efficiency among high-end cars with 16 miles per gallon city and 25 miles per gallon highway capacity.