Honda Cars

AS we all know, Honda is a big name in the automotive industry. Variety of products, not only as a car and motorcycle. Even starting from as small generators up to private aircraft. Engineering values ​​of the company, was very large and successful in marketing their products.

Their products are actually a lot of vehicles, some small and large. Just for the global market, only a few models are known to the public. Between the models is the Jazz, Civic and Accord. Civic and Accord for example, has been in the market for decades and is a trailblazer models for the U.S. market.

Recently, Honda has introduced the ninth-generation Accord to the public. The brand new model features an elegant design as a reflection of the tastes of customers. It is to meet the needs of the market who want a car with luxury features, comfortable, style and sophistication. With a completely new design, the Accord also comes with smart driving technology for more responsive performance, safe and fuel efficient. All to meet the green agenda is mainstream in today's automotive world.

With an ideal mix consisting of luxury, elegant, sporty design and aerodynamic characteristics have been improved, the new Accord looks more neat, bold and elegant.

Honda Civic also has a huge legacy. The model was first introduced in 1972 and has sold millions of units worldwide.When first marketed in the United States in the 1970's, the Civic hit because at that time the country was experiencing an oil crisis.

As the legacy and record of good quality, the Civic has a stable resale value. Should know, Civic through several generations have performance model called the Type-R. The model is formally modified by Honda because race is the soul of the company.Not satisfied with the performance model, Honda also pays attention to the environment when they have to market the Civic Hybrid. Thus, the Civic was complete variants for various types of market demands.

When first launched in the U.S, many people have condemned the design, it is not as radical as the previous model. The reason, the design of the new Civic more conservative than the eighth generation model. In fact, if done research on the design of Honda cars, the company's extensive use of the philosophy of evolution than revolution. Many who love the eighth generation Civic as the model features a radical design, completely different than the previous model.

By the ninth generation, Honda reflected back to its core philosophy using the concept of evolution. Eighth generation model has been improved, rough surfaces tempered. Unbalanced aspect adjusted and as a result gave birth to a new Civic with a fresh design, tender and emotional.

You can see through the example of BMW models. Either 3 series, 5 series are identical, respectively, and are known as DNA. New Civic more sexy, emotional and sporty - a feature of the Honda DNA. In other words, I like the Honda Civic as a sporty design. If fitted with Modulo kit, the more striking the Honda DNA.

Fuel-saving technology also advanced, and the shortfall is certainly forgiveable because at the end of the day what matters is that you still have money in your pocket to spend.

Automatic Gear Box Care Tips

1. Check the level and condition of the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) regularly. Make sure it is at the proper level.  Inadequacy of ATF in the system will cause your gearbox breaks down quickly. If it appears the situation is already dirty ATF and blackish, it is recommended to change it though not until the actual time period. Refer to the user guide supplied to correctly examine ways of ATF and suitable ATF selection for your car.
2. Also check the engine cooling system regularly. This is because the ATF has own path in the radiator to maintain the operating temperature. Concern if there is a leak in this way and will cause water and coolant from the cooling system to sneak in to the gearbox.
3. Check the parking area at home to make sure there is no ATF that oozes to the surface of the car park. If so, send your car immediately to an authorized service centre to find and fix the leak.
4. If your car is equipped with paddle shift, avoid slowing the car with engine Braking is by simply down-shifting without using the brakes. If you do it regularly, it will accelerate the wear on the clutch and band layer in your gearbox.
5. Do not leave the car parked by using only position 'D' without using the parking brake. This is because it will give more stress on the parking sprag rod in the gearbox and could cause it to be broken.
6. Once you reverse the car, make sure the car to a complete stop before changing gears to position 'D'. This will also slow down the process of wearing down the clutch lining in your gearbox.
7. If your car needs to be towed, do not allow the tire to be driven gearbox on the road surface. That is, if your car is front-drive, tow car from the front and let the rear tires touching the back surface. If your car is four-wheel drive, it is advisable to use the services of a tow truck type 'flat-bed' that can lift your car directly on the truck.
8. If you are stuck in the muddy, avoid trying out with the drive itself. This will cause overheating in the gearbox and will damage most of the internal components.
9. When turn on the car in the morning and cold, the engine idle speed will be slightly higher due to rich mixture supplied to the engine so that it is easily turned on and not easy to stop when the engine is not hot enough. High idle speed is called a fast idle. Avoid driving when the fast idle and wait until the engine really hot. This is because when this gear will become coarser and ATF has not reached operating temperature and can cause a variety of internal damage in the long term.
10. Make sure your car engine is at a perfect tuning. This is because some of the symptoms of improper engine tuning as 'jerking' is the same as initial symptoms of damage to the automatic transmission system. If cared for properly tuned engine, gearbox damage early symptoms can be detected and may be prevented from getting worse.

Tire Wear and Vibration

Sometimes the driver will feel uncomfortable when held vibrating steering and unstable because of the weight to the left or right. More troubling is when the whole body of the car also vibrates.

When faced with this situation, the main reason the damage to be considered, including the front tire pressure is too low or is not the same size, front tire wear is not the same, wear or looseness steering system connection, or wiggle the steering gearbox, front wheel alignment adjustment less accurate and the front wheel is not balanced.

If such a problem then the driver and passengers are certainly not comfortable, even more so if you're in a long journey. So, the cause of the damage and vibration must be known. When driving a passenger vehicle or truck, especially a small truck on rough or damaged road, usually will feel shaking even have to hold the steering wheel firmly. However, you can also feel the vibration or shaking of the steering wheel and the vehicle body even flat and good road conditions, at a speed between 40 and 50 miles per hour (mph).

Such a situation is called 'shimmy'. So, if faced with this situation first check tire pressure front steering system conditions, or screw the front wheels. Then check the front tire wear, preferably still has a thick tread with at least 2 mm.

Use the new tires to travel out of town. It is possible that vibrations occur can be removed when the tire is worn out replaced, with new tires or after left-right tire changed its position. However, if the vibration still feels well, the inspection should be done with extra care because of the concern for due to wear or looseness in the steering rod system and front suspension system, or because the front wheel alignment adjustment is inaccurate to cause wheel imbalance. To inspect and repair the problem requires tools and skills. Wheel tires may be placed on a balancing tool. The tool shows the park and large counterweight should be mounted on the wheel rim.

'Shimmy' can occur when the wheels are not locked properly in place, or the axle rod, not in line with the holes in the wheel. So, many factors that can cause 'shimmy': some errors can be easily repaired, but there are problems that require specific expertise to handle it.

Car Brakes

Brake maintenance just like any other car systems, but it depends on your usage level. Vehicles to get to work is tough driving as often driving in dusty and dirty areas such as construction sites or unpaved roads. The situation in the city with halting travel also causes a high level of brake application. It causes rapid wear on the brake pads drag loads slow way and stop when driving in congested conditions.

Car maintenance schedule in the manual recommends checking the brakes and tires every time the lubricant changed. Brake shoe with lining on the brake drum or disc brake pads need to be replaced when there is only 20 percent of the original balance. This is a proactive approach to avoid damage to the brake disc or drum brakes that are far more expensive. For disc brake pads, there is a visible marker level of thirst when you open the lid of the calliper and drum brake systems also have guiding lines.

If you can hear the sound of friction when braking, the cost of repair or replacement you may increase four-fold due to the long wait for change.

Ford Kuga

Class-leading SUV

Growth in the SUV market in recent years, making the automotive industry players so aggressive in promoting their SUVs. Good development indeed benefit consumers. Not just a luxury with a choice, but also the vehicle manufacturer must ensure their products are really competitive. So, only the best is offered to the market. Best in terms of price, value for money, technology, design and so on.

Since its introduction to the European market at the end of last year, Kuga has received encouraging response. Kuga's popularity seems to continue in all markets placed. Kuga SUV is viewed as ideal for urban consumers who want performance and technology. This is because it offers fuel economy that is incredible through the use of a 1.6L EcoBoost engine with Ti-VCT technology.

Capable of generating power up to 180PS with torque up to 240Nm, the engine that has won numerous awards requires only 7.7 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. Saving was mainly contributed by the turbocharger system and direct injection which allows more precise fuel delivery. The engine is then matched with the automatic gearbox six-speed SelectShift that promises smooth performance. 

Active Grille Shutter also improving fuel economy by maximizing aerodynamic efficiency and engine cooling systems. Kuga features exterior styling elements highlight kinetic 'energy in motion'. It was first shown at the Ford concept cars to display a dynamic sense of movement, energy and excitement. High side line, a neat groove and muscular design provides Kuga a rugged appearance and soft.

To ensure class leading handling, engine is equipped with smart all-wheel drive system (AWD) Ford. The system serves to measure the speed difference between front and rear wheels to determine the appropriate distribution of torque when turning to avoid the problem of torque steer. In addition to reducing body roll, AWD also improves handling dynamics and quality of the vehicle.

Combined Torque Vectoring Control system, Advance Track with Roll Stability Control (RSC), Trailer Sway Control, (TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Curve Control expressly make the Kuga a smart SUV safe and high performance.

Kuga earned five stars by Euro NCAP. The score obtained through the use of ultra-high tensile steel in its body structure. Not only that, Kuga is also the only vehicle in its segment, offering seven airbags. In an accident involving the activation of airbags, SOS Post-Accident Warning System will turn on the emergency lights and honk the horn until it is turned off or the battery runs out.

Double lock feature on Kuga will work to close all windows and lock the doors to prevent passengers from far from out. So, it can prevent criminals who managed to get into the vehicle of escape. Combined with Thatcham Category 1 alarm system and disabling the engine (immobilizer), safety features Kuga offers a high level of security.

Among the interesting features on the Kuga is a back door (liftgate) that can be opened and closed by simply moving the foot under the rear bumper. How does it work? Detection tools will detect intelligent access to key combination in a pocket, bag or purse with leg movement and your shins to prevent unintentional opening.

Kuga interior parts have been optimized to offer more space. Seats with a 60:40 configuration provides 1,603 litres of cargo space. In order to give maximum comfort, Kuga uses anti allergenic interior that will not produce airborne fibres that can disrupt your senses.

As Ford's global model, the machine also features Ford SYNC system exclusive. Ford SYNC is a voice activation system, hands-free communication and entertainment, powered by Microsoft.The system allows users to make and receive phone calls, read messages and play a selection of songs with ease. Ford SYNC complement Sony audio system consisting of nine speakers and a high capacity TFT liquid crystal display 4.2-inch size.

Comes in several color choices of green, black, white and silver, Kuga SUV is certainly a worth for money and can be a major contender for SUVs available in the market.