Car Transmission

Indian car industry is overcrowded with small cars and majority of Indians opt for small cars. They are the most lovable, cute, easy to handle, most importantly affordable. and mainly because of it is compact size easy to park on Indian crowded roads. The Indian car industry has cars from every segment, but the popularity of the small car still remains high. The small cars are taking away all the attention from the other cars. The population of small cars are increasing despite it large in numbers. The car manufacturers have realised the importance of small cars in India and in order to top the segment still launch more new small cars. Here are some of the cars from the small car segment that topped in 2008:Skoda FabiaSkoda from the house of Volkswagen rolled out Fabia from the premium hatchback segment introduced in 2008 January. This is the first small car from Skoda in India which received impressive response from the people at the 2008 Auto Expo held at New Delhi. Fabia is built on new a PQ25 platform. The premium car comes with the choice of three engines-1. 4 litre diesel, 1. 4 litre and 1. 2 litre petrol engine which is mated by a 5-speed manual transmission. The exterior and the interior styling are overwhelming. It comes with the stylish design, smart features and lavish interior that make it different from other cars of the same segment. The Fabia gives a royal look a tight-fitting roof, stylish headlamps, and a big chrome bar with a classy look. The alloy wheels with bigger tyres give this premium hatchback a sporty look. The interiors offer comfort, luxury, convenience as well as safety. The cabin pampers you with impressive and high quality material. The multi-textured fabric wrapped upholstery adds class to the car. Fabia safety comprises of anti-lock braking system (ABS), Motor Speed Regulator (MSR) and dual brake assist system and dual front air bags for maximum safety. This five seater with striking design is available in four variant- Active, Classic, Ambiente and Elegance and price range starts from Rs 4 Lakh. Fiat 500Fiat re-entered India with full swing and launched new and powerful models to strengthen its position in India. After Palio series, it rolled out Fiat 500 a two door coupe in India in 2008 July. This lifestyle model is brought to India as a completely built unit. Designed by Fiat Style Centre Fiat 500 also carries another name called Cinquecento in Italy. Fiat 500 created a sensation in the Indian car industry with its scintillating design and sharp features. It is the perfect blend of conventional design, luxurious features, and performance. It is powered by 1. 3L turbo-charged engine which is equipped with 5-speed manual transmission. It is available in two variants Fiat Sport and Fiat Lounge. The sporty exterior flaunts with round shaped trendy headlamps and the trademark chrome whisker. The rear sports chrome finishes large tailgate, large tail lamps, and an integrated roof spoiler. The 15 inch alloy wheel steels the attention from the other cars of its class. The interior is blend of latest technology and conservative designs. The seating is luxurious with leather upholstery. The chrome plated gear shift housed on the dash is unique and gives a royal touch to the car. Fiat 500 offers active safety features like ABS with electronic brake distribution, air bags, dual stage driver and passenger airbags and fire prevention system and is the first car in its segment to come out with 7 airbags. One of the most expensive small cars that carries the price tag of Rs 15 Lakh. Maruti Suzuki A-starGlobal car from the stable of Maruti Suzuki was launched in 2008. This global car highlights superb design, superior engineering, and brilliant performance. The car offers the fuel efficiency which the company boasts of delivering 19 kmpl. It is also eco friendly in nature meeting the ‘end of life vehicle’ (ELV) specifications. According to this concept, 85 percent of the car can be recycled. A-star is equipped with the latest KB series engine and is powered by 1. 0 litre and a 5-speed manual transmission. The car is designed in such a way that it meets the future emission norms of Indian as well as overseas. The exterior creatively designed keeping in mind the Indian customers. It is the blend of European design and the Japanese technology. The interior is spacious with convenient and comfort features. Supported with three variants, LXi, VXi, and the top-end version Zxi, A-star starts with the price of Rs 3. 4 Lakh. Hyundai i10The i-series of Hyundai started with the popular model Hyundai i10 in 2007 November. Initially it was named as PA. The i10 offers option of two engines. 1. 1L iRDE and 1. 2L Kappa (Kappa was added in 2008) and is mated with the 4-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission. After Hyundai Santro, i10 takes the position of the most popular car in its segment. It flaunts with beautifully designed bulged headlights, low slung grille where as the interior offers quality materials with comfort and convenient features. The safety of the occupants is taken care with child safety door locks, seatbelts, front air bags, ABS, and crumple zones. Supported with four variants- D-lite, Era, Magna, and Magna O , i10 competes with Chevrolet Spark, Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo, Maruti Suzuki WagonR, and Tata Indica Xeta. The i10 has also won the ‘the car of the year’ award in such a short time. Offered with vibrant colours, i10 starts with the price Rs 3. 4 lakh.

Brief of Saleen: -

Saleen which is known as the Saleen Incorporated in America is the famous car manufacturer company of the sports car and also the leading company of the automotive parts of high performance. The main center of the company is in Troy in Michigan which had been derived from the state Irvine present in California. This company is a Delaware corporation which is owned by the Associates of the Hancock Park. Saleen manufacturers are basically known for the vehicles of high performance. The best thing about the company is that it is an original equipment manufacturer which is commonly known as OEM. Also it is the last company in America which had been titled with OEM status in field of small car manufacturer which are bearing the status of OEM.

Like many other big companies like General motors, Ford or Toyota, Saleen is also subjected to some of the federal regulations which are governing the testing and designing of the automotive parts and products of the company. It had been noted that the majority of the vehicles that had been manufactured by Saleen are the modified versions of the big companies like Ford. Saleen is known for the production of more than 8000 modified versions of the Mustangs and some of the other models of the Ford.

Some of the recognized car models and description of their engines: -

The car which was launched in the year 200 was Saleen S7 which was having the mid-engine which was providing the high performance in the field of sports car. The starting range of the Saleen models is 4000 U.S. $. This car is very well known for winning the GT championship in 2001. Also this model was the first one which was not based on the existing design of any other model.

Saleen also deals in some of the car part and accessories like brakes exhaust system, custom wheel and many other parts of high performance. There are many retails stores of the company in California which are dealing with all these parts. The dealing of the parts is directly done with the customers and also some offers and sales are also provided. Besides this, Saleen is also operating on the assembly parts for some of the special vehicles which are manufactured in Michigan. Works like assembling and painting are conducted in the workshops which are situated in the city.

Saleen is also providing the facility of displaying the prototypes models to the customer in their car showrooms cum car building service centers. When it comes to the engine manufactured by the Saleen, then the engine is known as S7 which is focused on N2O S121 or ‘Nitrous-ready’. The engine is capable of producing 550 hp or 410 kW. After this, company launched the new model S7TT with some modifications.




By: Brian Hamsons

AplusB Software is releasing its latest product, the SIMURIDE (Manual Transmission Car – Driving Simulator). This unique one of a kind simulator helps the user gain experience behind the steering wheel of a vehicle with a manual transmission (has option for automatic transmission also). The SIMURIDE is an excellent training tool. In fact, the first few hours on a stick shift should be taken on this simulator to avoid stress and damage to your vehicle. Through the car driving simulator you will learn how to properly use the clutch and the gear shift either in a small car or big semi truck. This SIMURIDE gives the user the option of selecting several different driving terrain environments such as: city streets (with or without traffic), country roads, maze with obstacles, or just a maneuver lot to practice parking and backing up your vehicle. It also offers driving on a bright sunny day, foggy day or at night, with the option of using either high or low beams when necessary.

The purpose of SIMURIDE is to give the user enough experience of driving without any of the downfalls. This educational program together with the G25 Logitech steering wheel, offers the feeling of driving a real vehicle. With this new product by AplusB, driving schools will be able to save money and time.

Vehicles will stay safe, clutch and transmission will be undamaged, gasoline bill will be reduced and insurance rate will not go up. Even the environment will benefit from the SIMURIDE since it releases no air pollutants. Find out more on this product plus other AplusB Software Corporation software such as “CDL Commercial Driver’s License Manual” and “Road Rules – US & Canada Driving Test” at www.aplusbsoftware.com




By: Rasha