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The car that draws an international attention: Tata’s “People’s Car”

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Apart from the latest technology and amazing features boasted by many of large carmakers in their automobiles, Tata Motors will make an exceptional record in the auto industry. The leading automaker in India is ready to reveal its $2,500 or 100,000 rupees worth car – the world’s cheapest motor car. That tag price is really far from other luxury sedans available nowadays.

The creation of Tata’s most affordable motor car will be a good deal particularly for the new potential car owners in India since only seven out of 1,000 people have their own vehicle in the area. That’s one reason why Tata’s newest offer is called the “People’s Car”. Though features and other components normally equipped on high-end models of other manufacturers are not present in the affordable car like power steering, engaging radio, support beams, air bags and anti-lock brakes, the “People’s Car” is still appealing and safer. The president of Troy consulting group Munro & Associates, Sandy Munro stated, “It’s safer than putting four people on a scooter, but that’s it.”

However, the occupants of the four seater car powered by 650cc engine will have an easy riding experience because of the shock absorbers installed. Although the parts are just the regular ones, the use of shocks is essential in making a comfortable and easy handling possible. These components help in keeping the tires while driving on the road. The shocks likewise lessen the rebounding sensation when engaged on bumpy or irregular road surfaces.

Every new car buyer and even car enthusiast find a vehicle likable if the passenger’s comfort is given much attention. A lot of reliable shocks are out nowadays like Bilstein shocks, Nissan shocks, and Hyundai shocks among others. Including these suspension system parts to every vehicle is directly related to better handling and driving comfort.

The awaited car of Tata draws the interest of people all over the world. While the potential Jaguar and Land Rover buyer concentrates first on the Indian market, the company may possibly manufacture a vehicle that is lined up with higher car specifications of other international luxury carmakers.

Shock Absorbers do more than Provide Better Ride Quality

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

The firmness of one’s Tokico shocks affect the rate in which weight is transferred from one side to another. In case of an occurrence of excessive weight transfer due to a dilapidated shock absorber, this can cause the unloading tire to pass from sticking to slipping or sliding very abruptly. There would be a loss of stability in one’s vehicle and poor vehicle control can greatly compromise one’s vehicle’s safety and the safety of the passengers riding it. For this reason, it is important that vehicle owners have their shocks and struts checked every once in a while.

Having reliable shocks and struts from Bilstein shocks not only promote better ride quality but also give these benefits:

  • Maintain road holding
  • Control vehicle bounce, roll, sway, brake dive and acceleration squat
  • Provide consistent handling and braking
  • Control unwanted spring and suspension movement
  • Prevent premature tire wear

Having a dilapidated shock absorber affects the vehicle’s braking system. Since shock absorbers keep the tires good contact with the road, there is inevitably a connection between the shock absorber and the braking system. Monroe shocks have conducted tests to prove that there really is a connection and the results showed that when identical vehicles were compared, the braking distance for the vehicle with four new Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks was up to 10 feet less than the braking distance for the identical vehicle with three original equipment shocks and one 50% worn shock.