Archive for January, 2008

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.

Mercedes Benz Vision GLK FREESIDE – Sportier with Shock Absorbers

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

The new spirit of SUV is highlighted when Mercedes Benz introduced its crossover concept vehicle. The latest model, which is the Vision GLK FREESIDE, is a blend of the company’s exceptional qualities. In fact, GLK stands for Mercedes’ legendary cross-country vehicle (G), luxury (L) and compactness (K, since the German version for compactness is kompaktheit).

After the unveiling of the concept vehicle, the GLK is now nearly into production. This will definitely be a new trend for a compact sedan in which the SUV characters and innovative designs are combined together. As a result, the Vision GLK FREESIDE shows striking capabilities whether in off-road and on-road drive while bearing the Mercedes mark.

Since the GLK is designed to generate a dynamic performance especially when engaged in off-road terrain, the model is equipped with the finest shock absorbers. The Mercedes shocks are of the best parts that provide the comfort to the vehicle’s suspension. These are aided by the ideal damping forces to produce a flexible reaction, thus ensuring better suspension and handling.

During a normal drive with low speed especially in even road surfaces, the passengers may not sense the trivial bumps encountered by the vehicle. This creates a comfortable stay inside. However, better terrain is not always the case. To ensure that the comfort is maintained, the springs, shocks as well as the dampers must operate excellently. This is one of the improved features of the GLK. Whether in off-road and hard driving, it offers smooth handling while bearing the sporty action.

Aside from Mercedes shocks, some of the finest shocks that provide matching performance can be seen at Bilstein shocks website.