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Mantaining cars in winter

Winter school holidays, many people took the opportunity to travel with the family, however experienced mechanics warn the drivers in the winter you need to take special care in maintaining the cars. To avoid accidents and rollovers is always good to be reviewing your car. For those going to travel and even for those who will stay home, and especially for those who live in coold regions is a good time to review your car, because the cold and the unit apparently invisible cause some damage, which can appears in hours more inappropriate, so it is important to check some items.

The cold is responsible for the drying of rubber, hoses and the engine, so it is important to take a good look at the blades of the windshield wipers, which can be exchanged for yourself, and very cheap cost. The windshield should also be cleaned inside and out with a solution of water and alcohol to help prevent fogging that one big pain the driver's visibility, especially on wet days and fog. Another important tip is for you to use an additive in the radiator and cooler regions in antifreeze, which helps prevent the effects of low temperatures. Since the additive acts as a lubricant and prevents the hoses from the vehicle engine to burst due to dryness.

Following the mechanic, remember to give a check in the headlights, as on overcast days and fog, common in winter they are very necessary, check traffic lights, headlights and brake lights, are measures that should be made periodically to avoid risks, and as brake fluid and tires.
For some drivers to car maintenance, equipment and accessories is one of the most pleasant tasks, while for others the car is only a means of transport and only seek help in an emergency situation.
A smart guy is always aware of what is happening with your vehicle. However, regardless of how you see your car, it is important to periodically check a few items to keep the car in order and ensure the safety of its users. In most cases these routine care are also economic factors, because they avoid and prevent major problems that could really strain the budget.

Electric cars vs Gas cars

While hanging out at the University Center on Monday, many curious on-lookers could not help but notice the shiny, silver Nissans lined up in the UC drop-off lane, ready for a test drive.
It was more like a test convoy, as the cars would pull out, make their drive around the campus one behind the other, and come back about 15 minutes later.
What some test-drivers might not have noticed offhand was the car model’s name: the Nissan Leaf. How many of those test-drivers knew that the Leaf is an electric car? Not a hybrid — all electric. This is not the Chevy Volt, which can run on gas or electrical power. This is a Nissan Leaf.
So, how much is change worth? Let’s use three points of comparison: price, power and range.
If you said, way too expensive for me and my student loans, that’s up for debate, but the actual price is around $27,700.
What about the Daimler Smart Fortwo Electric Drive? What about the car that more or less resembles the “Urkelmobile,” or BMW 300 Isetta, but without the goofy front opening? According to caranddriver.com, the 250 available Fortwo Electric Drive units require a 48-month lease at $599 per month. That is a grand total of $28,752.

The DeLorean Motor Company of Humble — which created the car from “Back to the Future” — is back in business, and when the calendar reaches 2013, we are in for some serious shock. The DMC-12, slated to cost about $90,000 is shockingly awesome.

Now compare these prices to a 2012 gas model. The Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback 2LZ runs at $19,580. That is around $8,000 less than the Leaf, $10,000 less than the Smart electric drive and over $80,000 less than the DMC-12. Even when taking into account the $7,500 tax credit given to buyers of electric vehicles, the Sonic is still cheaper. The advantage goes to the Sonic 2LZ.
In addition to the price, horsepower is another point of contention in buying an electric car. Americans love their horsepower. One problem many have had for so long about electric cars is the lack of horses under the hood.
Nissan leaves this particular stat out on the Leaf’s website, but upon further research, it pulls only 107 horses.
Not too impressive, but definitely more powerful than the Fortwo Electric Drive, which putters out at 40 horsepower.
Both of these vehicles are out-matched by the cheaper Sonic 2LZ, which pulls 138 horsepower. Even the Sonic gets outclassed by the DMC-12, which has 260 horsepower.

Then there is a matter of range — how far a single charge or tank of gas can go. Nissan says the Leaf can go 100 miles between charges. Better than the Fortwo Electric Drive’s 84-mile range, and even outclassing the DMC-12’s 70-mile range. This is where the Sonic 2LZ and other gas vehicles shine. The Sonic gets 25 mpg in the city, and 35 mpg on the highway for a maximum range of 427 miles. The advantage goes to the Sonic 2LZ, though we all know gas is not friendly to the environment, and at around $3.25 per gallon, not very friendly on the wallet either.

Gas-electric hybrids have been on the market for years now, and the prices of those cars are finally getting reasonable. It is hard to imagine how much General Motor’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, debuting in 2015, will cost.

In giving a demonstration to the environmentally-conscious college crowd, it’s important to note that it will be years before many on campus can truly afford these gas-free cars.
The power of these cars, with the exception of the DMC-12, is very weak.
The consumer can go a lot further on a tank of gas than they could on a single charge. One would have to power up several times just to get the same range as a tank of gas.
Electric cars are a viable option if one is traveling in the city with no traffic, but for longer commutes and rush-hour traffic, stick with gas — in the end, you’ll save yourself a few pennies, too.

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2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept

 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept

This year the automaker is set to stun show goers once again with yet another sultry A1 sports car concept, last year Audi showed off no less than seven concept cars based on its A1 compact at Austria’s annual Wörthersee Tour GTI meet. The latest is called the 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept and it’s essentially a preview of new adhesive film decals set to be released in an upcoming accessories program for the A1 family of hatchbacks.

2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept

The new 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept is a sports car built to the limits of technology for breathtaking dynamics. 2011 Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept with turbocharging and direct fuel injection. It gives the impression of having just emerged from the shop, freshly painted, on its way to the first rollout on the race track. The 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept is a one-off vehicle built to the limits of technology for breathtaking dynamics. Audi is presenting the showcar in Reifnitz, in the Austrian state of Kärnten, at the Wörtherseetour 2011. The 30th edition of this major meeting for Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW fans takes place from June 1 - 4, 2011.

2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept

The engine of the 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept  is a conventional gasoline engine – a  five-cylinder unit displacing 2.5-liter with direct fuel injection and turbocharging. Compared to the version used in the Audi TT, RS, and RS3 Sportback, which it is based, has production in the TFSI has significantly increased to 370 kW (503 hp) and 660 Nm (486.79 pounds ft) of torque. The maximum power is available between 2,500 and 5,300 rpm. With the six-speed manual transmission and Quattro permanent all-wheel drive, both taken from the TT RS and enhanced, deliver the power to all four wheels.

2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept

The turbocharger, intercooler, admission tract and the exhaust line have been systematically tuned for high performance, and just like on Audi’s DTM race cars, the tailpipe is located on the left flank, just in front of the rear wheel. The 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept with its total weight of just 1,390 kg (3,064 pounds). The powerful engine propels the car from 0 to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 3.7 seconds. 0 to 200 km / h (124.27 mph) takes just 10.9 seconds while the car goes from 80 to 120 km / h (49.71 to 74.56 mph) in fourth gear in just 2, 4 seconds. A gearbox six-speed manual and four-wheel drive, Top speed the 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept is governed to 250 km / h (155.34 mph).

2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept

Some special elements include a carbon fiber roof, a black honeycomb designed grille, widened fenders, a double blade rear wing and a huge rear diffuser. The interior has also been stripped out, with many of the standard pieces being replaced with either carbon fiber or aluminum. Three custom instruments indicate the oil pressure, boost pressure and electrical system voltage, and red four-point belts secure the driver and passenger.

The 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept showcar rolls on 255/30 low-profile tires mounted on 19-inch alloy wheels with a unique turbine design. Sitting behind the wheels are large, internally ventilated disc brakes. Up front, six-piston calipers grab perforated carbon fiber-ceramic discs. Large steel discs are mounted on the rear axle. The coilover suspension of the Audi A1 clubsport quattro features adjustable compression and rebound damping.

2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept

The interior of the 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept is a study in dark gray. Large areas are covered with exposed, matt-finished CFRP, including the walls in the rear section of the car. The CFRP material used on the open-spoked sport steering wheel is covered with leather. Rocker switches on the center console replace switches on the control stalk and in the door panels. Three additional instruments indicate the oil pressure, boost pressure and electrical system voltage.

2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept

Many of the features of the 2011 Audi Sport Cars A1 Clubsport quattro Concept will soon show up in the accessories program for the A1 family, which Audi is steadily expanding. Adhesive film decals in the contrasting colors Amalfi White, Ice Silver, metallic and Daytona Gray, pearl effect for the vehicles' shoulders are available immediately. Another option is the union square lifestyle kit. It comprises exterior decals and design elements for the interior, both with a diamond pattern. Audi is presenting both this and the A1 aerodynamics competition kit at the Wörtherseetour. The customer can order this add-on kit painted either in the body color or in a contrasting color. The same applies to the Audi A1 roof spoiler competition kit.