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ZAP electric car orders reach $79 million

Is the world really becoming more concerned about our environment? Are we really becoming more aware of what we do so as not to contribute to the destruction of nature?

Well, it seems that the market is constantly bombarded with consumers looking for clean and fuel efficient vehicles. Most consumers are no longer looking for truly sporty, high-performance types of vehicles. Right now, your main concern is the environment and your pocket.

A very clear example of this is the recent order for electric vehicles. The well-known manufacturer of electric vehicles, ZAP, has just received its largest order in its entire existence in the industry. After all, the total amount of the order has slipped to $79 million.

Such a large order came from The Electric Vehicle Company, or more commonly known as EVC, which is a company based in Chicago. This group is one of those businesses that make sure to send a message to all ordinary consumers about electric transportation that doesn’t help pollute the environment but is also quite cheap.

According to ZAP CEO Steve Schneider, the total $79 million order isn’t really just for electric cars. The order also includes a variety of electric vehicles such as trucks. He also mentioned that if orders were completed within 12 months, EVC would receive an 8% discount on the total deal.

Schneider also goes on to reveal: “We believe this order, which constitutes thousands of vehicles, is the largest order for consumer electric vehicles in history.” And with that statement it seems that he is right. In fact, not even the big companies like Active Brakes Direct or Ford have seen such a large order for their products.

“Many municipalities have recently been talking about mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, so we are grateful to be involved in this historic effort,” Schneider continues. This is after Schneider mentioned that last March, a host of concerned individuals, groups, and organizations voiced their concerns in Congress, calling on lawmakers to set limits when it comes to emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases. harmful.

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Mechanical CAD software

There are more than 20 CAD software on the market today. Which one should you learn?

Well, this was the most annoying question for me when I was studying for my engineering degree. Every time I ask someone, be it my superiors or my professors, they all give me a different answer. Some asked me to go for Catia or NX Unigraphics while others for Solidworks or Autocad. I was worried because no one was suggesting for Solidedge and my university was teaching me Solidedge. The decision was difficult for me but I had to choose one as my goal was to be a Design Engineer. In the end, I opted for CATIA because one of my friends suggested that most car companies in Germany use this CAD software.

How did learning CAD software get me the job?

It was August 2016 when I was doing my Industrial Training at BFW[Bharat Fritz Werner] and they are German and they did not use Catia but Solidworks. Somehow I managed to get the software and learned some modules from the internet to complete my industry training. Since I already knew Catia and Solidedge, learning Solidworks was not difficult for me. And also thanks to my project instructor, who helped me during my industrial training with the software.

It was June 2017 when I was facing an interview at Adobe Metal Products and the factory manager questioned me ‘Do you know Solidworks?’

Obviously the answer was Yes, I know SolidWorks. I told him about my previous experience with SolidWorks and he was impressed. But he was aware that he needed to learn more. So, I started learning Solidworks before joining Adobe Metals. And when I finally joined there, I was assigned the 3D modeling jobs at the company. But over time I also became familiar with Autocad, as my company’s CNC punch press only accepted AutoCAD files.

I am currently familiar with 4 different CAD software and am eligible to provide a decent answer to this question. Let us begin. I am going to tell you 3 different formulas to solve this problem.

1. The CAD software is available at three different levels:-

Beginner Level Software:-

  • It is only used for 2D drawing work.
  • They are mainly used by micro and small-scale manufacturing industries.
  • This software is very cheap or free.
  • These are not easy to use.
  • Example: – AutoCAD 2D, Draftsight, etc.

Professional level software:-

  • It is used in both 2D drawing and 3D modeling work.
  • This is a very easy to use software preferred by all beginning design engineers.
  • This software is used by small and medium scale industries.
  • They are more expensive than basic level software but cheaper than advanced level software.
  • Example: – Solidworks, Solid Edge, etc.

Advanced level software:-

  • It is used for the 3 jobs CAD, CAM, CAE.
  • This is very expensive software.
  • These are only used by the best companies.
  • These are very expensive programs.
  • This software is complex to use.
  • Example: Catia, Siemens NX, etc.

2. Market share of different CAD software

According to’idatalabs’ investigation, we have the following data:

  • Solidworks is used by 38,099 companies.
  • Catia is used by 11,369 companies.
  • Siemens NX is used by 2,393 companies.
  • AutoCAD is used by 114818 companies.
  • Creo/ProE is used by 2,355 companies.
  • Solid Edge is used by 83 companies.
  • Draftsight is used by 1046 companies.
  • Autodesk Inventor is used by 8,881 companies.

This means that AutoCAD has a maximum share of 36%, preceded by SolidWorks with 21%. Autodesk Inventor and Catia take 5% and 6% respectively.

Therefore, these four software are the most widely used in the market, and fortunately, we only have one software for beginners and professionals.

3.CAD software used by different companies:-

  • Solidworks is used by Tesla Motors, Illinois Tool Works, BFW, Adobe Metals, Pentair, etc.
  • Catia is used by the Triumph Group, Honda R&D Americas, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover, Škoda, Bentley Motors Limited, etc.
  • AutoCAD is used by Atkins, Restoration Hardware, almost all micro/small scale industries, etc.
  • Siemens NX is used by Rolls-Royce Holdings, B/E Aerospace, Daimler, SpaceX, etc.
  • AutoDesk Inventor is used by Parker-Hannifin, Cameron International, Mettler-Toledo International, etc.
  • I believe it is used by Paccar, Cummins, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, etc.
  • Solid Edge is used by Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc, The Wooster Brush Company, CNH Industrial NV, etc.
  • Draftsight is used by Semtech Corporation, Mecsmart Systems Inc., Terex, etc.

So you have every reason to choose the right software now. I suggest you go with market share. After all, it’s about getting the job with the help of software skills. Choose AutoCAD or Solidworks right now to start your career and then depending on the mechanical company of your dreams you can choose to learn any of the advanced CAD software.

Best of luck!

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There is no substitute for cubic inches – drill and stroke your little block with penis exercise

Before “hybrids” and “electric cars” were all the rage, and when testosterone was still flowing strongly through the veins of American men, there was a saying… “There is no substitute for cubic inches.” Which means the bigger the engine, the worse it is. Not just in terms of sheer power, but more importantly in terms of spine-breaking brute force.

Bigger was better, back in the days of old Detroit… Before the bailouts, before the bankruptcies, before the unions and “government” became co-owners, and before the “green” brigade started dictate to the American people what they should or shouldn’t be driving.

Have you noticed that nowadays, any old “pony” car is called a Muscle Car? Apparently any old Mustang is a muscle car, just like any old Challenger, ‘Cuda or any other with decals and scoops from the late ’60s and early ’70s. It’s something of a “Woodstock” or “Hendrix” conundrum. “, where every person you know, from that time, was in Woodstock and bought and listened to Jimi Hendrix records. But the fact is, most people never made it to Woodstock, and by some magical time travel event, The Osmonds and The Jackson Five became “Hendrix.”

For a car to be a “Muscle” car, it had to have loads of torque and horsepower. A 1966 Mustang straight-six coupe is as far from a muscle car as you can get. To be a true muscle car, you need cubic inches. Their 426 Hemis, 428 and 429 Cobra Jets, 455, 440, Boss 429 and their 427. A Chevy 327 stuffed into a Chevelle is not a muscle car.

The baddest production engine of all time would be the Ford 427 SOHC Hemi. Oh yeah! Built by Ford to battle Chrysler’s 426 Hemi on NASCAR tracks, the old “Cammer,” as it’s known, was so brutally bad the 426 Hemi couldn’t even come close. For that reason, and because Chrysler cried so much, old Bill France and the NASCAR guys wouldn’t let him race on NASCAR tracks, back in the days when you could still “Run on Sunday and sell on Monday.” Because, as I’m sure you know, those days of NASCAR are behind us… The “Car of Tomorrow” is a cookie-cutter “car” where the only differences between a Chevy and a Toyota, on the tracks of NASCAR, are the decals that adorn the cars…

Anyway, the “Cammer” holds the record for the “King of Horsepower of the Land of Gob”. In stock, it has 800 horsepower, all from a naturally aspirated engine, designed and built nearly fifty years ago. But if you’re still not satisfied with its performance, put a fan on it and give it a little nitro and you’ve got 1400 horsepower at your disposal… Jeepers, that’s a lot of a fifty-year-old vintage Detroit piece. Iron.

Why was the Cammer such an amazing engine? Because it was huge at 427 cubic inches. Once again, there is no substitute for cubic inches… And it was made even deadlier by adding individual overhead camshafts to each bank of cylinders. You had horsepower and torque that were endless and almost impossible to transfer it all to the track.

Penis enlargement is a lot like those Muscle Cars with Big Blocks under the hood. Cars with huge engines, with ferocious amounts of torque and horsepower, that couldn’t handle anything worthwhile, but could surely go like hell in a straight line. What better parallel to a penis can you find? Heck, all you need is a lot of cubic inches (size volume) and straight line performance is all you really need.

Turning your small-block penis from one of those inline six cylinders into a fire-breathing seven-liter big block is easier than most men think. You need to increase your stroke (penis length) and enlarge your orifice (penis girth). This will give you all the extra cubes you need to get that Big Block Penis.

With penile exercise, the increase in stroke (length) is done simply with the hands to stretch the ligaments that anchor the penis to the body. These exercises, when done correctly, will increase your movement for more ripping penile twist.

Piercing your small block penis is done with the same method. The hands, again, are used to squeeze additional cubes into his penis by reinforcing his block. By squeezing more blood into the caverns of the penis, we increase the inner diameter of the penis (girth) and this gives us more power in the penis.

What could be more easy?

George von Neumann

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Join and post in Facebook groups

A Facebook group is a great place to place your ads for free or have interactions with other people within your niche. There are literally thousands of groups to join, so it’s just to find the ones that fit your niche.

To join a Facebook group, you need a Facebook profile. If you don’t have a Facebook profile, type Facebook into your browser’s address bar and you’ll be taken to a page to sign up for a Facebook profile. And to inform you, Facebook does NOT have any affiliate programs or offer affiliate links, so you cannot offer Facebook for monetary gain.

Now, if you already have a Facebook profile, what you should do is:

Go to your Facebook profile, while on your wall click the link on the left where it says Groups, type your niche in the search bar at the top or click “manage group” under the down arrow at the top right of your Facebook profile.

Any engagements you have in Facebook groups will show up in all your friends’ notifications if they’re also in those groups. Okay, they haven’t turned off group notifications.

As I tried to demonstrate above, there is:

3 ways to search and post in groups:

Step 1) Go to the left of your Facebook page while you’re on your news feed (the wall where your friends post updates). Scroll down until you find “Explore” below that, it should be a link that says “Groups”.

Step 2) Type your niche keywords into the Facebook search box, for example: internet marketing, make money online, MLM, work from home, etc.

Step 3) Go to the little down arrow at the top right and click on it, then a list will appear. Scroll down until you see where it says “Manage Groups” and click on that link.

I have to tell you that Facebook has a restriction on how many groups you can join in a day. I’d stick with 10 -15 groups a day just to be safe. I’m not sure what your limit is though, but it may be something like 50… I think, but like I said, I’m not sure, so to be safe just follow my suggestion of 10-15 groups.

If you don’t have anything to promote on Facebook… you can do a search on Google.com with the search term/keyword: free affiliate offers

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9 Quotes From Silicon Valley’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs

Silicon Valley has become an almost mythological place where the world’s brightest daredevils of the Internet age have made billions of dollars on hugely popular websites, software, and computer technology. It is a place where America’s most fundamental designs for freedom and the pursuit of happiness are carried out every day and where the American dream of self-made success is tenaciously pursued.

Below is an inspiring list of quotes that speak to the spirit of Silicon Valley and the mindset of the entrepreneurs who said them.

1. Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me… Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful, that’s what matters to me.

steve jobs – Iconic founder of Apple Inc. and inventor of some of the world’s most used and memorable technologies, including the Macintosh, iMac, iTunes, iPod, and iPad. After leaving Apple in 1985, Jobs founded NeXT, and then Pixar, which was purchased by Disney in 2006. Jobs returned to Apple in 1996 and took the company from the brink of bankruptcy to one of the most recognized and profitable companies in the world. world. world.

2. Obviously everyone wants to be successful, but I want to be seen as very innovative, very trustworthy and ethical and ultimately make a big difference in the world.

Sergey Briin – co-founded Google with Larry Page, whom he met at Stanford University. At the age of six, Brin immigrated with his family to the United States from the Soviet Union. He studied math at the University of Maryland and then earned a Ph.D. at Stanford, where he and Page dropped out to work at Google full-time. Google’s Internet search engine has become one of the most widely used products in the world and Google is one of the most successful companies in the world.

3. When you innovate, you have to be prepared for everyone to tell you that you are crazy.

larry ellison – One of Silicon Valley’s most recognizable figures, Ellison is the somewhat controversial founder of Oracle Corp, a leading enterprise software company. Ellison has an estimated fortune of more than $40 billion and is known for his exotic sports cars, competitive yachts, piloting jets and buying as much Malibu real estate as he can.

4. Entrepreneurs are like visionaries. One of the ways they move forward is by seeing what they’re doing as something that’s going to be the whole world.

Reid Hoffman – LinkedIn co-founder, entrepreneur, and prominent venture capitalist. Hoffman first studied Symbolic Systems and Cognitive Sciences at Stanford, then read philosophy as a Marshall Scholar at Oxford University. Earlier in his career, Hoffman worked at Apple and Fujitsu, then co-founded SocialNet.com, became COO of PayPal, co-founded Linkedin, and is now a partner at venture capital firm Greylock Partners. Hoffman has said that what interests him most is making a positive impact on the world on a large scale.

5. The biggest risk is not taking any risks… In a world that is changing very quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.

mark zuckerberg Zuckerberg, a billionaire at the age of 23, is the founder of Facebook.com, the second most visited website in the world only behind Google.com and ahead of YouTube.com. Zuckerberg excelled at many of his studies in elementary school and took an early interest in computer programming. During his undergraduate studies at Harvard, he and his classmates created Facebook as a social network for college students. It quickly gained popularity and now has hundreds of millions of regular users.

6. If you are not satisfied, you must change what you are doing.

marc andresen – co-author of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser, one of the founders of Netscape Communications Corp, and co-founder and general partner of Andreessen Horowitz, one of Silicon Valley’s leading venture capital firms. Andreessen is also on the directories of such prominent Silicon Valley companies as Facebook, eBay, and HP. Andreessen’s involvement in pioneering the widespread use of the Internet has made him a billionaire and one of the most recognizable names in Silicon Valley.

7. I think that’s the best advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and question yourself.

Elon Musk – an innovator like no other, Musk is the founder or co-founder of several very successful companies. Here’s a list of his efforts: Zip2-sold for $307 million to Compaq; PayPal Sold to eBay for $1.5 Billion; SpaceX, whose Falcon 9 rocket replaced NASA’s space shuttle in 2011 for flights to the International Space Station; Tesla Motors, which aspires to be the world’s largest producer of electric cars; and Solar City, which is the largest provider of solar power systems in the US.

8. Make every detail perfect and limit the amount of detail to perfection.

jack dorsey – co-founder of Twitter and Square, a platform that allows credit and debit payments using devices such as the iPhone and Android. A programmer from an early age, Dorsey created service dispatch software at the age of thirteen. He has expressed interest in one day becoming mayor of New York City.

9. In fact, technology has been the story of human progress for as long as we know. In 100 years, people will look back and say, ‘That was the Internet age.’ And computers will be seen as a main ingredient in the Internet Age.

cane hastings – Known primarily as the founder of NetFlix, but also founded Pure Software, which grew rapidly, went public and merged with Atria Software and was later acquired by Rational Software. Hastings has insisted on a unique corporate culture at Netflix, where pay is often higher than average, vacation days and time off are up to the employees themselves, and underperforming employees receive huge severance pay when they are dismissed. ask them to leave.

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Things to Consider When Buying Auto Parts Online

Today, the Internet is considered one of the wonderful and exciting ways to buy and sell products. There are a plethora of options to access that you may never have known about. One industry that has seen rapid change with the growth of online shopping concepts is the auto parts industry. Buying cars and auto parts online had become a regular feature now for all car owners. Buying any car part or truck part online not only helps you save time, it even gives you the option to evaluate the specifications and cost of different manufacturers. On the other hand, with conventional auto parts dealers, the chances are greater when you would be forced to decide only on the particular brands that they had in stock.

Buying auto parts or truck parts online is definitely a great way to overcome shopping hassles. Today, with the right words typed into the search engine, you can find many different websites that cater to your auto parts needs. It is very clear that buying car or truck parts online is easy, effective and profitable. However, there are some basic tips that should not be overlooked when buying auto parts online.

Here are some important tips to keep in mind before buying auto parts online:

Check for manuals and information – On the net you can find numerous resources that can help you find the product according to your desired needs. But it is always more advisable to search for online manuals or detailed product information regarding the specification of an auto replacement part. Since different models of the same vehicle may use auto parts whose specifications may vary minutely.

know your seller – As online shopping has gained in popularity, there are now many scams trying to target uninformed consumers. Therefore, it is very important that you buy the product from a reputable company or private seller that has a proven track record. You can ask your friends or colleagues who might have bought an auto part from the same seller you are looking for.

Compare prices and promotions – Always try to avoid being instantly snagged on a deal that seems too good to pass up. It’s always good to take some time to browse through the various top-performing auto parts dealer sites and write down what each dealer offers for the particular auto part you’re looking for.

Pay attention to the details – Paying close attention to detail can ensure a reliable transaction. For example, you can check to see if the “product checkout” page of the website you’re visiting displays a lock icon in the lower-right corner of your browser window. This little icon indicates that the site is using strong encryption to protect your credit card information.

These are very basic tips, but when overlooked, they will really land you in online shopping hell.

In today’s economy, auto parts may well be beyond your budget. It is possible that even if you have a fairly new car, you may not be able to find the replacement parts at a local auto parts store located near you. In such a case, you may be able to find the seller’s contact information on various resources on the Internet. While it may take some research to locate them, you’ll at least be able to save some money.

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Best sports bike: importance and types of bikes

If you know how to ride a bike, then you will definitely learn how to ride a motorcycle. However, there are a few things to remember when shopping for and buying a new motorcycle.

The moment you sit on a motorcycle, you’ll immediately know if it’s the right one for you just by the way it makes you feel. You’ll know if it doesn’t feel right because it might be too short or too high or it might be too wide and your feet have a hard time reaching the ground. You can name a few other reasons, but the bottom line is that you will know if that bike is what you want or not.

How do you choose the best sports bike?

One way to select the right sport bike is to visit your motorcycle dealer and try out the different models and makes in their store. Ask the salesperson about the latest sports bike and its new features. You also need to tell him how you are going to use the bike and what other features you want it to have. The seller is aware of all the motorcycles in his care. He can give you great advice on which model is the best sports bike for you.

Why is it important to buy the right type of motorcycle?

The art of riding a motorcycle depends on the balance skill of each one. Motorcycling is a dangerous activity and it will be fatal if you ride a motorcycle that does not fit properly. Make sure both feet are flat on the ground while sitting on it. You should be able to sit comfortably and it should not be difficult for you to reach for the hand and foot controls. Remember that your new sports bike must be practical and comfortable to use.

What are the types of motorcycles I can choose from?

To choose the right motorcycle, you first need to know about the different types of motorcycles and how they differ from each other.

Cruise ships – They come in different designs, have low seat heights and are good for beginner riders.

standard style – They have various engine sizes and work well on the streets.

sports bikes – These are tall bikes that are designed to be aerodynamic and are better for taller people.

dual sport style – The seat is higher than most bikes. It’s considered a heavy-duty motorcycle because it can be used for all purposes, whether it’s riding around the country or on the highway.

Tourism – The La-Z-Boys of the motorcycle world designed to make the rider feel comfortable and can be used for longer.

Among the factors that you must take into account to buy the best motorcycle: The type of motorcycle you like, its design and comfort. It can be advantageous to buy your sports bike in physical stores but you will have a better chance of finding cheaper ones online. Also, you can compare prices from various online product review sites.

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Is your business a Jalopy or a Jaguar?

If you could define your business as a vehicle, what do you think would be the most accurate description?

What kind of condition is the body in? Are there any teeth and scratches? Has the paint faded or chipped? Any rusty patches underneath? Do you like the color and did you choose it yourself or was it just available?

What about the inside; Are the seats vinyl, cloth or leather? What grade of leather? What color? Are they clean or worn? Any sign of duct tape holding the seams together? Is the dash hard plastic, leather, or vinyl? Are there special features like inlaid wood, GPS, or a killer stereo system?

What about the mechanics of your vehicle; when you start the engine, does it sputter and cough, rumble or snort? Or does it hook up so smoothly you wonder if it’s on? How about when you speed down the highway; Does your vehicle sound like a windup plane trying to take off, roar and backfire, or purr like a fancy cat, happy to be alive?

Finally, is your vehicle a sedan, convertible, SUV, station wagon, crossover, sports car, vintage, classic, practical, sexy, cute, hatchback, rugged, economy, rare, high-maintenance, reliable, modern, or smart? ?

What kind of business do you want to run?

If you were to drive up to your perfect client’s house and offer to transport them to the other side of the life-changing experience they’re about to share with you, what kind of wrinkled would you provide them? What form of compensation would you expect in exchange for that experience?

Your business is your vehicle to not only manifest wealth in your life, but it is also an expression of who you are in the world and how you see yourself to others! This is your personal brand – a promise of a experience.

Your fees are an extension of your brand.

Did you know that what you charge for your service is a reflection of the quality of the perceived value?

Here is an example of two highly competent and effective spiritual teachers teaching the same type of practice; a teacher travels the country conducting 2 day small group trainings for $425 per person. The other teacher has created a vehicle that provides the same initial training, but has created the content in the form of tools and ongoing training through a workbook, audio, telecoaching, and group support for a price of $947. This is more twice the rate of the first teacher and the second teacher never has to leave the comfort of their home.

Of course, the second teacher also offers face-to-face training at an even higher price because in this scenario she offers her full attention and personal time. And as you know, our time is our most precious asset.

If you were to visit the individual websites of the two teachers, you would immediately feel the difference in their level of professionalism and how they present themselves as leaders of their own businesses.

They are both excellent, highly trained teachers who care deeply about their clients and the level of service they provide. The only difference is that the second teacher aligned herself with a mentor who guided her in designing a business vehicle that would not only reach and teach a much larger number of people, but also align her with a system to be able to charge what she wants. her and her service is worth it and get it!

Here’s a little fuel additive to help ease a clumsy engine…

  • identify exactly who is riding in his transforming vehicle
  • Understand the real value of what you offer and release the money blocks that prevent you from sharing that value with others.
  • Connect with a business coach or mentor who can help you design and build your dream vehicle that will provide miles and miles of fun, style and comfort!

Just because you’re a master at what you do doesn’t mean you have the marketing skills or business savvy to build and create a sustainable, joyful, and soul-satisfying business. If you go alone for too long and don’t stop for help, you’re bound to break down or run out of gas, and the road really does get lonely when that happens.

Now let me ask you this; what he does dream business vehicle It seems?

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Latest cars to enter the Indian market

The Indian car market is expanding at a rapid rate and the spirit of competition is ever present. Newer models are constantly being introduced and existing models are continually being refreshed as domestic and international car manufacturers realize the potential offered by the Indian car market. Automakers like Hyundai, who have made India a second home in terms of manufacturing capacity, are also introducing their fully-built units to the Indian market to offer a wider choice to Indian consumers.

Other automakers are introducing mid-model upgrades to compete with rivals, as Honda has done with the City to better compete with the Volkswagen Vento. The booming Indian car market means that we as buyers are getting a lot of new vehicles more regularly than we have ever been used to and this can only be a good thing. Some of the newest cars to enter the Indian market are discussed below and should make for exciting reading.

Hyundai Santa Fe makes its entrance

Hyundai has launched its latest offering in the SUV segment, the Santa Fe has been launched in time for the Christmas season. The SUV, which is a seven-seater, is available in two variants: a four-wheel drive option that costs around Rs 23 lakhs and a two-wheel drive option that costs around Rs 21 lakhs. Looking at the way the Hyundai Santa Fe has been priced, it’s easy to think it might be a bit pricey compared to its rivals, but the people at Hyundai are confident that the range of qualities, specifically the 2.2-litre diesel engine, should get the desired response from the market.

Other attributes include ABS, traction control, ESP, six rollover-sensing airbags, and a host of other active and passive safety equipment. The Santa Fe is also equipped with low rolling resistance tires that help conserve fuel and Hyundai sources claim to get 14.66 km/l according to ARAI certifications. One of the reasons for the slightly higher prices is due to the fact that Hyundai will import the Santa Fe as a fully-built unit from the Hyundai factory in Korea.

Tata Aria to break new ground

Tata Motors’ biggest offering to date has finally hit the Indian roads and the Tata Aria offers something very exciting for the Indian market. Being India’s first four-wheel drive crossover, Tata’s offering brings the convenience of a MUV with the toughness of an SUV (I’d take the tough part with a pinch of salt and make up my mind after a few months). Tata hopes that the combination of these two facets will ensure that the Tata Aria becomes its best-selling and most profitable car to date.

The Tata Aria will use the Safari’s existing engine which is the 2.2-litre DICOR unit which is capable of generating a maximum of 140PS with 320Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed transmission and incorporates a Mark 2 gearbox. Completely new II. . The Aria comes packed with safety features like rear passenger airbags, dual climate-controlled HVAC, EBD and ABS, and Tata has packed it with everything you’ll need. The Tata Aria will be available in three trim levels: Pride, Pleasure and Prestige and full leather upholstery is also available. All models are BS IV certified. The price of the Aria is the only factor that may inhibit sales as it is priced between Rs 13.1 lakhs and Rs 15.8 lakhs, though Tata fans should make sure it still does quite well.

New Fiat Linea with T-Jet engine

Fiat India has launched its C+ segment which offers the Linea with a new look and the car will now be powered by a 1.4 liter T-Jet engine. The new T-Jet engine will be more powerful and will deliver 114 horsepower and a maximum torque of 207 Nm. The Fiat Linea will be the first car in its segment to have a turbocharged gasoline engine and will also be equipped with disc brakes. in the front and back. There are other new features like the new Sumbeam Beige color scheme, new chrome exhaust tip, and new roof antenna. The Fiat Linea will be available in two versions: T-Jet (available for around 9.5 lakhs) and T-Jet Plus (available for around 10.1 lakhs. The T-Jet will come with 15″ alloy wheels and the T-Jet Plus will be available with 16-inch alloys and leather upholstery. The 16-inch alloys give the car a lower, sportier appearance, and Fiat initially aims to sell the upgraded model only in Europe regions. Mumbai/Pune and Delhi/NCR, with increasing availability in the other metro areas soon after

Fabia enters with Fab Factor

The Fabulous Fabia returns and this time the car is powered by its fabulous factor. Skoda Auto hasn’t made any massive changes to the Fabia, but the ones that have been made stand out easily. The most notable changes are the new chrome front grille, newly designed multi-reflector fog lights, and new front and rear bumpers. The interiors also get major upgrades and are now uncompromised, as the Fabia is equipped with climate control, one-touch power windows and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. These small changes prove that keeping it simple and paying attention to detail goes a long way in improving not only appearance but performance as well.

The Skoda Fabia will be available in 1.2-litre petrol, 1.2-litre diesel and 1.6-litre petrol versions. With all the refinements in exterior and interior styling and design, the most exciting part of the Fabia is definitely its price. Releasing it in time for Diwali seems to have encouraged even the folks at Skoda and they have priced it very competitively between Rs 4.2 lakhs and Rs 5.8 lakhs. If looks aren’t enough to ensure the Skoda Fabia generates impressive sales in the competitive hatchback segment, price definitely will.
Audi will launch Q7 with updates

India’s best-selling luxury SUV, the Q7, has been unveiled with a new engine giving fans another option for doing business in the Audi A6. The Q7’s engine is tuned slightly differently to give slightly more power and torque, with the engine now delivering 335bhp and 440Nm respectively. This increased power translates directly into quicker acceleration and the Q7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in less than seven seconds. The 2,995cc engine is mated to Audi’s new eight-speed gearbox and will also feature Quattro four-wheel drive.

The new 3.0-litre engine will be available alongside current 3.0-litre diesel and 4.2-litre diesel offerings. The new 3.0-litre petrol will now be the only petrol version offered by Audi for the Q7 and it was unveiled for a starting price of around 59.3 lakhs, making it the cheapest of Audi’s impressive range of vehicles. .

Mercedes-Benz… Who are you?

Mercedes-Benz has been targeting India on a large scale for almost a year now and has introduced a wide range of its cars in the Indian market. The latest vehicle to be offered to the Indian public is also the newest car in the Mercedes-Benz stable and that is the R-Class. The R-Class is a completely new niche segment and offers the qualities of an SUV combined with the luxury and the comfort of a sports sedan. This car should serve the four-wheeler segment in India and will sit a bit lower than the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class and GL-Class vehicles.

The Indian version of the R-Class will be powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine offering a maximum of 272PS and 350Nm of peak torque. What is a big surprise is that Mercedes-Benz has no plans to introduce a diesel version of the R-Class in India and ultimately this may be the deciding factor in vehicle sales as the Indian market is very fuel conscious and shows a bias towards diesel rather than gasoline engines. The R-Class is a very comfortable vehicle and would suit those companies that need to heat their entire boardroom for the company weekend retreat with all the opulence they deserve. Priced competitively at around Rs 59 lakhs, we’ll have to wait and see if Mercedes-Benz has made the right move regarding shelving the diesel option.

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Why not have a hybrid vehicle that saves fuel?

When I bought my current vehicle about 5 years ago, I thought I had it all. It’s a Toyota Camry Altise and a big step up from my 30 year old Datsun 200C, which, when bought new in 1981, had all the latest equipment and was like a Rolls Royce to drive. Japanese manufacturers had spared nothing on it. As a senior, the Altise is perfect for me as it also has exactly what I need for local shopping and occasional highway trips.

The problem with today’s products, whether it’s cars or anything else, what you buy today is quickly made obsolete by something better tomorrow. That’s how I felt when my niece gave me a ride in her hybrid Toyota.

The trip in this vehicle left me somewhat speechless. Noise levels are practically zero when driving and when stopped you can’t hear a thing. Thinking it had been cut, I made a comment about it. That’s when he explained about the battery.

As one drives it, the battery recharges and is always the means to start the vehicle before the gas side is activated. The ride in it is beautiful, and inside the vehicle you have more functional tools, including the outside temperature display. My immediate thought was that I want one, but my finances are quite limited so it will take a while to get there.

But even before that thought died in my head, the news is for fully electric vehicles, which are now hitting the market in greater numbers. The batteries in these do not recharge while the car is being driven, but service stations now supply electrical outlets for that purpose.

But wait, now something new has been manufactured to surpass even these. The driverless car is coming off the starting blocks and already at least one manufacturer is taking orders. Where and when will we arrive at a vehicle to satisfy all the demands? The driverless buses are now being tested to drive around Sydney’s fairgrounds in six months’ time.

Driverless trains will also be used on the new rail link between Sydney and the north-west suburbs in a couple of years. wow! What a time to decide on a new car, or even a second-hand one. The Australian government has already announced that no petrol cars will be sold here by 2030 and possibly soon after that they won’t be registered.

This is certainly a change in the decision of the vehicle and the purchase times. While wishing for a hybrid because now it is already old and obsolete in future terms. In the meantime, though, it has to be the most fuel-efficient car on the road today.