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Educational

What is a Tyre Pressure Sensor?

A tyre pressure sensor is a gadget that monitors the air pressure in a tyre. It is part of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that reports to the driver when a tyre pressure is low. When the pressure drops to a pre-set level, for example, 25% less than the minimum required tyre pressure, the sensor sends signals to alert the driver. The driver receives the message on the dashboard as a low-pressure warning light, a pictogram display, gauge reading or a warning beeping sound.

Sep 25th, 2019

Carpedia

BMW 1 Series

Being an entry-level model range, the 1 series is a rather small vehicle. Also, most of the cars in the field are rear-wheel drive (RWD) except the F52 sedan that has the alternative Front-wheel drive (FWD). Some models in the series have an optional All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

Sep 23rd, 2019

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Volkswagen Arteon

The Arteon name is an amalgamation of two words—art and eon—an allusion to timeless beauty. VW’s latest Gran Turismo vehicle displays low-key elegance with sculpted creases along with its clamshell bonnet, an aerodynamic roofline that swoops right to the boot lid spoiler, aggressive ridges along the base, and rear glass that lifts with the boot lid.

Sep 23rd, 2019

Carpedia

Volkswagen Amarok

The Volkswagen Amarok is a newcomer in the pickup market segment, aimed to compete with Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and Holden Colorado. It is a midsize ute manufactured since 2010 to the present by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV), a division and marque owned by the Volkswagen Group.

Sep 23rd, 2019

Carpedia

Kia Credos

Kia president and chief design officer Peter Schreyer once mentioned in an interview that Kia cars in the past looked very neutral. The Kia Credos is pretty much one of those cars—neutral and bland-looking. The exterior is plainly styled, but the interior is distinctly spacious. But while nothing was exciting about the Credos, it was without a doubt functional and affordable.

Sep 23rd, 2019

Carpart News

Selling Car Parts Online, How It Will Improve Your Business

The Automotive business is one of the largest markets yet to make a real breakthrough onto the e-commerce scene. It one of the biggest and fastest ways an auto businesses can take diversify and sometimes multiply their income streams.

Sep 23rd, 2019

Educational

Do I Need New Tires ?

According to the national highway traffic administration, 2% of all accidents in the world are a result of an issue with the vehicle, of which 35% are due to faulty tires. A tire failing on you may be standard, from air pressure leaks to punctures. But not taking care of your tires can lead to devastating accidents,

Sep 23rd, 2019

Technical

What are Xenon, LED & Halogen Head Lights

The headlights industry is a labyrinth of utter confusion for the uninitiated. Despite the multiple numbers of fittings, there are also different kinds of headlights, quality, technology, etc. Terms like Xenon, LED and halogen to can seem like a different language to some people, so let’s indulge in the complex science of it all – which is which, and how do they all work?

Sep 20th, 2019

Technical

Tyre Rotation How Often

Tyres require a rotation after every 15,000 or 20,000 kilometres (roughly six months), whichever comes first. However, manufacturers have their time frame for when tyre rotation is recommended. For example, for most Subaru models, the manufacturer recommends tyre rotation after 15,000 kilometres around seven and a half months ( 230 days ), whichever comes first. Therefore, it is important to look at your manufacturer's recommendations to determine when to rotate your tyres.

Sep 19th, 2019

Carpedia

Suzuki Sierra

A new-version Sierra, coded as JA12, came out in 1996. The Sierra’s underpinnings were modified, including the replacement of the leaf spring suspension with a coil spring version to improve on-road handling. Simultaneous to these mechanical modifications, cosmetic updates were also done to equip the Sierra with new seats, steering wheel, and doors. Cosmetic alterations were done to give it a bolder appearance overall. A series of updates took place for the JA/JB model codes, and these came with new engines as well. For this period, the following were the engines used:

Sep 19th, 2019

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Suzuki Jimny

The Suzuki Jimny is an off-road mini 4x4 or J-segment vehicle manufactured by Suzuki Motors since 1970 to the present time. In Japan, it is referred to as a Kei car, which is their category for the smallest street-legal vehicle. In almost half a century and amidst the multitude of car makes and models marketed worldwide, the Suzuki Jimny has never completely left. It’s still very much around in 194 countries. Suzuki Motors is close to selling the three millionth Jimny before the nameplate turns 50 in 2020

Sep 19th, 2019

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Kia Soul

The Kia Soul’s unusual aesthetics often gets it a second look. This subcompact crossover SUV projects an aura of strength with its snub-nosed bonnet, cubed rear, and muscled wheel arches. This front-engine front-wheel-drive J-segment vehicle debuted in 2008 at the Paris Motor Show and was marketed the following year. It was released in 2009 and has roamed Australia since then until today, though not in great number.

Sep 19th, 2019

Educational

Why Rotate Tyres

The front and the rear tyres wear differently since the front tyres carry more weight. Besides, the numbers of turnings by the front tyres affect the rate of wear and tear on the front tyres.

Sep 17th, 2019

Technical

How Do Car Brakes Work?

The law of inertia is responsible for governing the braking system of a car. The basic principle for the correct functioning of the brakes is friction. The braking process is that one body contacts another in opposite directions. This generates a force that is known as friction, which opposes the movement of the body until it stops. Friction depends on two essential elements: The contact area between each body.

Sep 17th, 2019

Carpedia

Suzuki Alto

The first-generation Alto was based on the Fronte SS30/40 passenger car that was built as a three-door commercial-use vehicle. It became an overnight sensation when it was released to the local market due to its original cut-price tag. Several other automakers followed suit, ushering in an era of dynamic competition in the Kei cargo cars category. This version of the Fronte sold in leaps and bounds, outperforming the passenger model by more than twice in sales.

Sep 17th, 2019