Asus Zenfone 2

Asus launced the zenfone on April 23,2015 in India and I was invited for the launch.I had the privilege to check out phone even before it’s launch which was great.The phone was launched by Saif Ali Khan and other celebrities including Asus’s global CEO came at the phone launch.

Nokia Lumia 1020: The Ghost Rider Of Smart Phones

Nokia Lumia 1020 has put a fire in the smart phone industry by providing a 1.5 GHz processor and unbelievable 41 MP camera. It has sleek, well-designed Light weight body.

iPad Air

The iPad air is a marvelous piece of technology.This iPad is so thin that apple had to add the word ‘air’ to its name just like the macbook air.When it comes to thickness it is just 7.5 mm thick.When you hold it in your hand it is so light that you can actually experience the light weight and yet it is more powerful than the previous generation iPad.

Lamborghini Aventador

The Aventador uses Lamborghini's new 700 PS (510 kW; 690 bhp) 6.5 litre 60° V12 engine. The new engine is Lamborghini's fourth in-house engine and second V12. It is the first all-new V12 since the 3.5 litre powerplant found in the350GT.

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Wednesday, October 31

Top 10 Most Stolen Cars In U.S 2011



(Honda Accord 1994)
      1.1994 Honda Accord
      2.1998 Honda Civic
      3.2006 Ford Pickup (Full Size)
      4.1991 Toyota Camry
      5.2000 Dodge Caravan
      6.1994 Acura Integra
      7.1999 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)
      8.2004 Dodge Pickup (Full Size)
      9.2002 Ford Explorer
      10.1994 Nissan Sentra

     The singling out of the 1994 Honda Accord as the most-stolen car in the United States last year isn’t something new. The 1994 Accord  again tops the list, making this it's fourth consecutive appearance.The 1994 Accord’s lack of security features and its popularity as the main reasons why the car is so frequently stolen.
     Number two on the list is also a Honda, the 1998 Honda Civic. At No. three is the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup, which is a truck (ranked so high on the most-stolen list) .Two other full-size pickups, the 1999 Chevrolet pickup and the 2004 Dodge pickup, came in at position number seven and eight, respectively. The 2002 Ford Explorer SUV is ranked ninth.
     Fourth place belongs to the 1991 Toyota Camry, another  best-selling sedan. Two other sedans, the 1994 Acura Integra and the 1994 Nissan Sentra, ranked in sixth and 10th place. The Dodge Caravan, the only minivan on the list, was the fifth most-stolen vehicle last year across the nation.

Aston Martin Vanquish

Aston-Martin-Vanquish


Vanquish production was ceased in 2007 and while its DBS replacement was more reliable, it never    recaptured the Vanquish's glamour quotient. Aston Martin hopes the new Vanquish will generate and bring back the lost glamour. The Vanquish's new interior is amazing, and the main controls on the centre console are now touch sensitive. Fit and finish is classic, although it seems that almost everything really stylish inside this car is a rather costly option. Touch-sensitive glass buttons vibrate when your finger makes contact, while the new Garmin sat-navigation and properly integrated infotainment system are light years ahead of the DBS with its clunky  navigation set-up and fussy stereo controls. . No-one  can match Aston for interior design and ambience, though the One-77 style ‘quartic' steering wheel and frowning air vents are both an acquired. But the ZF six-speed auto is not as efficient compared to the ultra-fast systems fitted by  McLaren orFerrari. The coachwork is sleek and stretched, although all modern Astons look quite similar.
The Vanquish borrows styling from the One-77 supercar. It also gets a pedestrian impact-friendly front, LED rear lamps and a lovely, seamless transition from the rear arches into the roof. A slightly more compact grille is surrounded by a flowing, bare carbon front splitter, bonnet vents and LED running lights, while protruding side strakes extend down the sides. At the rear you’ll find LED tail-lamps inspired by the One-77  and an integrated spoiler that looks more like a sculpture than an aerodynamic aid.

Originally the 5.9-litre V12 was based on two Ford Mondeo V6s, but Aston has reworked on it . There is a 9% increase in power from the DBS to 565bhp and the car has a top speed of 183mph, 0-62 mph in 4.1sec. The rich, multi-layered V12 exhaust note is superb especially when you hit the Sport button on the steering wheel. New launch control also allows you to experience the full 565bhp. Simply push the button marked L/C and move your foot from the brake to full throttle and, after a moment’s pause, the car roars off, with minimum wheel spin and maximum acceleration. A quicker steering ratio means the Vanquish feels more alert, more of the time, while the wheel weights up beautifully as you load up the outside wheel in corners. The most noticeable dynamic change, though, comes from the three-stage adaptive dampers, which give the car a broader character than before. Normal mode is surprisingly supple, rounding off sharp jolts like speed bumps with confidence. Sport mode noticeably firms things up and works well when you’re darting down a smooth country road. Track mode is best left for just that – it’s too firm for normal roads.  Despite the full carbon fibre skin, plus carbon on parts of the chassis, the Vanquish only weighs 1kg less than the DBS. Any savings are cancelled out by extras like the new infotainment system and bigger carbon-ceramic brakes. The new Vanquish is priced at  £189,995 which is quite expensive for an Aston.






Friday, October 26

More Facts About Cars


1. F1 car engines complete their life in about two hours of racing. Just compare this with normal engines which go on serving us faithfully for decent 20 years.
Mercedes-Benz-Formula-1-Michael-Schumacher

2. The windscreen wipers which are an important component of every car were introduced by a woman.
3. The most crowded roads in Europe can be found in the country of Luxembourg with 570 cars per 1000 people.
luxembourg

4. The Toyota Corolla had one of the most amazing sales in the history of cars. It sold a record number of 30 million cars before it was replaced by the Toyota Yaris.
Toyota-Corolla-2012-Altis

5. In 1916, 55% of the world’s cars were T Ford’s. This record is still unbeaten.
6. The First Japanese car in the United States was the Honda Accord manufactured in November 1982.
Honda-Accord-2012-sedan

7. The world's longest traffic hold-up was between Paris and Lyon on the French Autoroute in 1980. it was about 110 miles long.
8. Approximate 80,000 components come together to make an F1 car. The cars have to be assembled with cent per cent accuracy. If it were assembled 99.9% correctly, it would go on the track with 80 components wrongly placed.
9. The fastest time that was taken to remove a car engine and replacing it with a new one was 42 seconds. This historic incident occurred on 21st November 1985 and the car was a Ford Escort.
Ford-Escort-1991-1994-hatch-LX

10. When an F1 driver puts brakes on his car he experiences huge retardation or deceleration. It could be compared to a regular car driving through a brick wall at the speed of 300kmph.




Thursday, October 25

5 Amazing Car Security Systems


OnStar
OnStar may have the strongest advertising presence of any car security solution on the market. GM has successfully telegraphed the unique benefits of OnStar in its commercial campaigns: Much like the advertisements for Broadview Home Security, which feature its operators standing by to assist homeowners who've been burglarized, OnStar ads commonly depict helpful operators contacting drivers after an accident. But how does OnStar work, exactly?
OnStar systems operate over a digital cellular network in the United States, and its customers can contact the service 24 hours a day with the push of a button in their cars. Lost on some country back road? Connect with an advisor, and he or she will give you turn-by-turn directions to get you home. That's one element of OnStar's "three-button system" for communication. With an accompanying plan or pre-paid package of minutes, OnStar also provides hands-free calling with the push of the second button. The third button places an emergency call directly to an OnStar "Advisor."
In a real emergency, such as a car crash, air bag sensors or other sensors built into an OnStar-equipped vehicle can automatically alert an operator to the condition and location of a vehicle, which OnStar then uses to direct emergency responders. But that's an awful lot about emergencies; when it comes to plain old security, OnStar's pretty impressive, too. OnStar can unlock your car if you lose your keys or honk your horn if you're lost in the vast sea of a parking deck; the system tracks stolen cars via GPS, and operators can block the ignition of newer models and remotely slow them down during high-speed chases.
OnStar is far more than just a security system -- it's more of a comprehensive service system, and its mobile apps for iPhone and Android make features like remote door unlocking even easier. Comprehensive comes with a cost, of course -- in OnStar's case, that means $199 a year for a basic "Safe & Sound" plan or $299 a year for the "Directions & Connections" plan, which adds in turn-by-turn navigation.

 LoJack
LoJack is one of the most famous examples of car security that uses radio tracking to hunt down and recover stolen vehicles. Most tracking devices share the same principal: Small transceivers are hidden somewhere inside the car and can be tracked by an outside source tuned to the proper frequency. Because GPS receivers require line-of-sight to an orbiting satellite to acquire a positioning fix, systems like the LoJack have the advantage of tracking cars in some places GPS will fail.
Due to close ties with law enforcement organizations, LoJack homing devices actually show up in police computer systems. LoJack units are tied to a car's unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), so when a car is reported stolen and the VIN is entered into the state police crime computer, that automatically triggers the LoJack Unit in the vehicle [source: Lojack].
And LoJack stands by its product with a 24-hour recovery guarantee. Basically, if your car is stolen and can't be found within 24 hours, you get your money back -- for the LoJack, anyway [source:Lojack]. The downside to LoJack's police partnership is that the recovery system is only good in certain countries in the United States -- and it's expensive. The basic version of LoJack costs $695, but owning one could potentially save you up to 35 percent on automobile insurance [source:Lojack].

Commando FM-870
Did your car come with a keychain pager, a small device that lets you lock or unlock your car doors from afar? They're a basic accessory for new cars and provide convenient ways to make sure your doors are always locked. The Commando FM-870 is a souped-up keychain pager. It can unlock car doors without a key and start the engine remotely from 2,500 feet (762 meters) away. The Commando includes a small device with an LCD display that monitors doors and trunks open/closed and can detect hard impacts to your vehicle [source:Commando].
Forced entry or engine startup will trigger an alert to the Command FM-870's LCD display. In addition to its remote start and keyless entry functions, the Commando component that's installed in the vehicle also includes a car alarm that can be programmed to trigger based on unauthorized vehicle access. The multi-function Commando FM-870 sells for $169.99 on Commando's Web site. The installation process for the Commando requires some manual wiring so make sure you or someone you know is capable of installing it before making a purchase.While the Commando FM-870's LCD-equipped remote helps it stand out from the crowd, it's far from the only multi-function security system on the market. 
CobraTrak 5
Cobra's ConraTrak 5 takes the benefits of several disparate Cobra security systems and bundles them together into one powerful system, which earned it a Category 5 placement in the Thatcham system, which means it must effectively help you recover the vehicle if it's stolen [source: Thatcham]. That means the CobraTrak 5 system, which Cobra calls one of its "top of range systems," features vehicle tracking that works in a very unique way.

An automatic driver recognition (ADR) system forms a link between your car and a card you carry on your person. If the card is outside the car, the ADR system is armed and instantly alerts Cobra's operating center if the car is moved. If a thief somehow makes off with your keys but doesn't grab the ADR card, they're toast: The ADR system will be aware that the card isn't in the vehicle with the car thief. Cobra can also initiate remote engine immobilization. Once a stolen car has been shut off, it won't turn on again. Coupled with GPS tracking, remote engine immobilization increases the chances that police will be able to find and recover a stolen vehicle [source:Cobra].
This is a high-end, pricey security system for car owners who live in Europe. Cobra charges £649 ($1,050) for the system, plus £199 ($322) for an annual monitoring fee [source:Cobra]. If that sounds too rich for your blood, check out our next form of car security. It may not come with GPS tracking or remote engine immobilization, but it will make it a whole lot harder for a carjacker to sell your stolen vehicle to an underground chop shop.

Nissan Vision 2015
The goal of Nissan's Vision 2015 project is to develop new car concepts and technologies through the year 2015. Some of those new technologies are aimed at reducing the deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents. One of Nissan's Vision 2015 concept cars embodies that goal to the fullest, integrating advanced technology into a car to prevent drunk driving accidents -- and drunk driving, period [source:DUI.com].
Sensors in the car's seat and gearshift can detect alcohol through the driver's perspiration and prevent the vehicle from being driven. Additionally, a camera watches the driver's eyes. If it detects signs of drowsiness or drunkenness, the car issues a voice alert to the driver and tightens the seat belt as a wake-up call [source:DUI.com]. The car can even detect suspicious driving activity that could indicate someone falling asleep at the wheel -- drift out of the lane and the car may give you the same alert and seat belt tuck [source:DUI.com].
While its futuristic concept car may not be hitting the highways just yet, Nissan's already incorporated a drunk driving message into its current navigation systems [source:DUI.com]. In another decade, Nissan's vision may be an everyday reality, and car security systems will be as good at keeping us safe from ourselves as they are preventing outside threats.




Sunday, October 21

Car That Swims Underwater





sQuba is the first real submersible car in the world that can swim like a fish underwater.It can dive up into 32.8 feet below the surface of the water and can move at dignified 1.8 miles per hour.sQuba is an electric car that uses rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and 3 electric motors for propulsion. It is a zero-emission car as documented by the rotating license plate in the rear. It produces no exhaust emissions.Gibbs Technologies came up with Gibbs Aquada in 2004 which it been used to break speed record for crossing the English Channel by Virgin boss, Richard Branson. However,the sQuba seems to be the most exciting car on this day.To drive on the roads, the sQuba ‘relies on a stainless coil-over suspension from KW automotive and large Pirelli tires mounted on custom-made forged light-weight wheels from AEZ with 17- and 18-inch diameters.In term of safety, the sQuba has open cockpit so that people can get out easily in case of an emergency. The occupants of the car have to breathe compressed air through built-in scuba masks.




Performances:

Top speed —– > 120 km/h
Acceleration 0-80 km/h —– 7.1 sec
Water speed —– > 6 km/h
Under water speed —– > 3 km/h
Dive depth —– 10 m

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Friday, October 19

Top 5 Fastest Cars In The World 2012-2013


1.    Bugatti Veyron Super Sport(fastest car in the world)- (429 km/h) This Thunderbird reaches 0-100 in 2.4 secs. It has W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $2,400,000. The original Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 253 mph, priced at $1,700,000 and equipped with 1001 hp.This truly is the fastest car in the world. 



2.       Hennessy Venom GT:  (418 km/h), 0-100 in 2.5 seconds, has a 6.2-liter LS9 Turbocharged V8 Twin Turbo V8 Engine producing 1200 hp, has a price tag of $950,000. The Venom GT  could possibly hit a top speed of 275 mph. This might just be the Veyron Super Sport's closest competitor!



2.    Koenigsegg Agera R-1.      :  (418 km/h), 0-100 in 2.9 secs. 5.0-liter V8 Engine with twin  turbo’s, housing 1099 hp. Base price is $1,600,000.The Agera R has a massive theoretical top speed, the current tested top speed is 260 mph.


3.      SSC Ultimate Aero:  (413 km/h), 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010. On March 2011, the Koenigsegg Agera R also surpassed it, forcing this American made car to the #3 spot.


3.       9ff GT9-R:  (413 km/h), 0-60 in 2.9 secs. 4.0 Litre V6 Twin-Turbo Engine with 1120 hp, base price is $695,000. Based on the Porsche 911, the Porsche 9ff GT9-R 1120 hp version is limited to 20 units.


4.      Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo:  (399 km/h), 0-60 in 2.8 sec. Twin Turbo All Aluminium V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000.


5.       Koenigsegg CCX :  (394 km/h), 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is the older brother of the Agera R, only losing to 4 other supercars in the world.

Saturday, October 13

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz-SLS-AMG

The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG is a car which altogether comes in a different league.The SLS AMG was introduced at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. The folding doors of the car give it a elegant style and class.Starting from the front the grill is simple with the Mercedes logo yet stylish and sporty. You press the key fob and this  pops out a handle at the bottom of the door. Pull this and the door opens upwards. Despite its supercar looks and hand-built 6.3-liter V8, it would drive as nicely as any Mercedes. It's got a 7-speed automatic transmission with several settings, depending on driving conditions and the driver's comfort level with the car.  Entrance and exit is as easy as with a normal door and they need no more space when the car is parked. It's the successor of the 300SL of the mid-1950s – so it shares the stunning looks, the styling and the performance of its predecessor, but it has a lot of safety features.This is what was missing back then. The SLS AMG is about 2 m wide and very long. Inside the long bonnet is a mighty V8 which takes you to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. When pressing the start button it's as if you've unleashed a beast. It roars and It feels furiously alive. On the road the faster you go the more you enjoy with the car.The interior of the car is very carefully designed.It gives the same look as that of an luxury jet .High quality materials are used for the dashboard and the seats.

Engine: 6.3-liter V8
Horsepower: 568 hp
Torque: 469 lb-ft
Top speed: 197 mph
0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds
Price : $203,500






Monday, October 8

Answers to Interesting Car Quiz



Q1 .Name the brands BMW owns ?
Ans- BMW owns Mini and Rolls-Royce


Q2.Identify the car shown below ?

Ans - The Tucker "Torpedo" – 1948

Q3. Name the  founders of Mercedes-Benz ?
Ans- Karl Benz, Emil Jellinek, Gottileb Daimler and Wilhem Maybach.


Q4. Which was the first company to do crash tests in 1938 ?
Ans- Audi
Q5. What is the Motto of Mercedes-Benz ?
Ans- The Mercedes-Benz motto is “Das Beste oder Nichts” meaning “the best or nothing”.

Q6. How many stitches does it take to make the interior of an Audi A8 ?
Ans-  36520 stitches.

Q7. Which motor sport event has never been won by a Porsche  car ?
Ans-  Formula 1 World Championship.

Q8.What did Lamborghini manufacture for several years after it was founded ?
Ans- Tractors.

Q9. What is the waiting period for a Lamborghini Aventador ?
Ans- The waiting line for an Aventador is approximately 18 months. 

Interesting Car Quiz



Q1.Identify the car shown below ?


Q2. Name the  founders of Mercedes-Benz ?
Q3 .Name the brands BMW owns ?
Q4. Which was the first company to do crash tests in 1938 ?
Q5. What is the Motto of Mercedes-Benz ?
Q6. How many stitches does it take to make the interior of an Audi A8 ?
Q7. Which motor sport event has never been won by a Porsche  car ?
Q8. What did Lamborghini manufacture for several years after it was founded ?
Q9. What is the waiting period for a Lamborghini Aventador ?