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Green cars steal the Tokyo Motor Show 2011

Energy-saving electric powered automobiles equipped with sophisticated eco-friendly technology were competing for attention in the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show, with computers and robots becoming increasingly part of the automobiles displayed.  Car manufacturers are now exhibiting concept vehicles with bodies that can be transformed and which are also automotive computers connected to smart phones, whilst flaunting energy-efficient green automobiles with electric powered, fuel cell with hybrid engines.  Green cars has been the major theme with most car makers at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011.

The cars on display at Tokyo Motor Show 2011 are mostly compact, fuel-efficient automobiles with which Japanese car manufacturers aspire to shake up the stagnant local sales as the segment attempts to regain from March’s earthquake and tsunami as well as the current worldwide economic crisis.

Eco-Friendly Cars at Tokyo Motor Show

With most of the auto-manufacturers abiding by the green theme, Nissan, Suzuki and Toyota Motors Corporation all exhibited their vehicles in the Tokyo Motor Show.  Nissan’s Leaf Electric Car, which was a major exhibit in this year’s show, was elected the car of the year.  Nissan revealed its PIVO-3 Electric Vehicle, which is a 3 seater commuter vehicle. Toyota Motor Corporation displayed five of its automobiles. Most of these worked on alternative fuel technology.

Daihatsu displayed PICO, its two seater electric vehicle which greatly resembled combination of lightweight automobile and motorized cycle.  Suzuki came up with two of its small cars. Suzuki’s Regina which is an advanced global compact car is lightweight and aerodynamic.  It also exhibited a Q-Concept two seater which can be considered an intermediate between cars and motorcycles.

Foreign Participants in the Tokyo Motor Show

Many reputed auto manufacturers from different countries of the world participated in the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.  German auto manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Volkswagen exhibited their vehicles. Read the rest of this entry »

Toyota’s Fun Vii at Tokyo Motor Show

Tokyo Motor Show is a Motor Show held once in two years is Japan. It is organized by Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc (JAMA) on the October-November months. It is held in Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Many innovative auto manufacturers exhibit their most modern innovations through this Show. This was the 42^nd Tokyo Motor Show and many big companies like the Toyota Motor Corp, Daihatsu Motor Co, Nissan Motor Co, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, Mitsubishi Motors Corp, Honda Motor Co, Ford and the Volkswagen participated in it.

One of the most interesting entries in the Tokyo Motor Show 2011 was Toyota’s Fun Vii rightly named so. This car resembles a mobile phone and was presented recently and customization was elevated to a different level as Toyota revealed its innovative brand new vehicle, appropriately referred to as the Fun-Vii.

At this point, changing the look of your automobile to match your flavor as well as your disposition can be as simple as downloading a mobile phone application or perhaps uploading a picture or a graphic to Facebook.

Toyota Fun Vii – Fun to Drive, Again

Toyota revealed many concept automobiles in the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Fun-Vii is just one of them. It was displayed by the theme of ‘Fun to Drive, Again’. Read the rest of this entry »

How to extend the life of your car tires?

There are various factors involved in proper car maintenance.  The car tires are a significant component of your car.  Car tires tend to be a high-priced component and once in a while they ought to be replaced at regular intervals.  The tire maintenance is crucial for any automobile.  Tire maintenance and preservation is easy and straightforward.  You can boost the durability and efficiency of your car tires by executing a couple of basic tasks.

Proper tire maintenance is an important from safety point of view; however, it is often neglected by car owners.  By undertaking some simple measures, you can ascertain the longevity of your auto tires.  Here are some tips for maintaining your car tires.  If you follow these tips, it will certainly help you to extend the life of your car tires.

Examine the Tire Pressure Regularly

Make sure to check the pressure of the tires regularly.  The tire of the car should be properly inflated. If the tires are over inflated or less inflated it may lead to tire failure.  If you do not know the air pressure the tire of your vehicle must possess, you need to find out.  The tire pressure is mentioned in the user manual and also on the side of the tire.

Checking your tire’s pressure is also simple.  You can make use of the tire gauge.  These can be purchased from the automotive department of any big store.  You simply need to unscrew the cap of your tire’s air intake and hold a Tire Gauge against it.  See to it that all the tires of your car are evenly inflated, else it may lead to wear and other problems in future.

Visually inspect for Scars and Pores in Tires

Streets are usually layered with rubble, most of which are actually sharp like nails and glass.  If a nail pierces into a tire, it might not lead to an instant flat tire, but may cause a gradual leakage of tire pressure.  In future, it may even lead to a flat tire. Hence it is essential that you have an alert eye.  You must repair tires with small cuts, scars or abrasions and get the tires with larger cuts replaced to avoid problems in future. Read the rest of this entry »