Fuel Efficient Volkswagen XL1 - Latest Report

Volkswagen XL1  is the “1 liter car”, the term denotes the fuel consumption. XL1 is the latest car from Volkswagen is said to be the most energy efficient vehicle in current market. Volkswagen XL1 actually needs just 1 liter to travel .9 liter to travel 100 KM. Anyone will be surprised by this information. This may sound unbelievable but it is true. 

The car runs by 800cc Turbo-Diesel I2 plus e-motor. They say that the car runs in pure electri mode upto 31miles. The car is designed by lean carbon fiber instead of heavy materials and so the car weighs just 1800 pounds.

Engine:	800cc Turbo-Diesel I2 + e-motor
Power	68 HP / 103 LB-FT
Transmission	7-Speed DSG
0 - 60 Time:	12.5 Seconds (est.)
Drive Train:	Rear-Wheel Drive
Curb Weight:	1,953 LBS
Seating:	Two
Cargo:	4.2 CU-FT
MPG:	261 (max est.)

There is also widespread news that the cost of the car is over $130,000 and the stylish vehicle will be in market at the end of this year. Check out the snap of the most stylish energy efficient Volkswagen XL1  

Expensive Celebrity cars

In case of cars, it is really difficult to point out the famous car. Fact is that, fame of the car is associated with the celebrity buying it. That is why branded companies always make big celebrity as their brand ambassador. Usually when a celebrity recommends a product the sale increases.

Here is top 5 Most Expensive Celebrity Cars.

Shiny Black Maybach Exelero, worth of $8 dollar is in Jay Z’s garage

Bugatti Veyron, not only one of the most expensive car in the world but also 

fastest street legal car on the planet owned by Southern rapper Birdman

The Bugatti Veyron, 2nd fastest car in the world amounts about $1,700,000 owned by Simon Cowell

Jerry Seinfeld is one of the world’s most notable car collectors owns  Porsche 959 that costs around $700,000

Ferrari Enzo, powered by superlative V12 engine is owned by Nicolas Cage

Ford - Personalize Your Drive with Technology

Researchers from Ford and Intel are working on the Mobile Interior Imaging. This technology allows the vehicle owners to look in to the car even from distance through cameras and sensors set in the vehicle. Apart from this the camera could be combined with facial recognition software in order to recognize the driver and then permit him to drive or not.  Programmable key fob would allow parents to set restrictions on speed limit, audio volume. The gesture recognition system along with voice commands is also implemented to simplify tasks like turning heat up and down or opening and closing a sunroof while driving.  

This technology recognizes different drivers and also adjusts the features depending on the individual preference. Sometimes certain features are allowed or denied to reduce driver distraction. No matter key in hand, the car driving time limit can be set even from remote.

“Our goal with the Mobii research is to explore how drivers interact with technology in the car and how we can then make that interaction more intuitive and predictive,” says Paul Mascarenas, Ford's chief technical officer and vice president for R&D

If this comes out well then this will really be the car of future.

July 4th – Best Deals for American Brand Cars

July 4^th, though national holiday it is the best time to buy a new car for large discounts, small interest rates and more offers. Here are some the best deals on 4^th July to help you take a decision: 

Chevrolet: no payments for 90 days and no-interest financing for 72 months.

Ford: zero-percent financing for up to 60 months and bonus cash for few models.

Honda: 0.9 percent financing for 24 to 60 months on many models

Toyota: Low lease payments

The deals vary with where you live and what model you choose. 

Toyota Hydrogen Car to Market Next Year

Toyota has finally revealed the model of the zero-emissions 2015 Fuel Cell Sedan which will be available in market by 2015. The car has already reached its fame for its advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology. It means the car will run on hydrogen instead of petrol or diesel, thus causing a wide difference.

In scientific terms, Hydrogen car makes use of electrolysis, converting hydrogen gas to electricity to drive the motor. The greatest benefit is that the car does not emit the Carbon Di Oxide.  

Unlike the other electric cars, the range is not determined by the battery capacity. Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan can be driven to the maximum of 420 miles. Apart from all these feature the design of the car is also stunning with the futuristic styling cues, sharp front end and high tail 

Very sure, the Fuel Cell Sedan is the car of future.

Tips to Prepare your car for California Auto Transport

Transporting your car from one place to another is one of the difficult task. It is very important for you to pick for a professional auto transport company for your auto transport requirements. Get the instant auto transport quote from the transport company which is now available on all transport company website. You will also need to prepare your car for transportation. The tips to prepare your car for auto transport are given below.

Make sure that your vehicle is in perfect running conditions. Most of the California auto transport companies reject an out of order vehicle to transport. You should not leave your valuable things and vehicle documents in the car because the companies only take responsibility of transport the vehicle safely.

The Fuel in the car should not cross more than 1/4th of the tank. Make sure that you have signed the copies of car shipping contract, shipping insurance, vehicle condition statement and bill statement before relinquish the vehicle to auto shipper.

These are the most important points that you should consider while transporting your car to/from California through auto transport company.