Archive for December, 2009
Body Kits An Essential Car Part That You Can Choose
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Body Kits An Essential Car Part That You Can Choose
A car is an assemblage of several parts. They have different functions and use. Before purchasing a car merits and quality of each of them has to be critically examined and evaluated. Body kits are items which are added almost at the end of the process of acquiring a car. But it does not lessen their importance. The same attention has to be paid for selecting them as is paid for other items.
They contribute to and determine the exterior shape of the car. By a careful selection of body kits you can give your car a new look. There is a wide choice of colors and shapes to select from. Others will tend to judge your taste from the looks of your car. You will not like them to carry an unfavorable impression about your taste. A judicious selection of these items will create a favorable impression about you. This shall have to be kept in view while adding body kits.
Body kits are utility items. They prevent serious damage to a car if unfortunately there is an accident. They are therefore to be treated as decorative items that provide safety as well.
Installation of body kits is a simple process. It does not require high technical skill but the fitment has to be proper. Therefore it has to be done by a professional person who knows his job well is engaged for this purpose. Correct installation of body kits is important.
Body kits are low cost items. They provide value for money. Money spent on them is money well spent if adequate care is taken in selecting and installing them.
Over the years there had been innovations in the designs of body kits. They are now available in innumerable shapes and colors. You can easily look for them online. You can learn more about them at www.ilovebodykits.com. At the end you will have a car of which you can be proud. Others will admire it and recognize it as your car. It will bring your personality in focus.
If you will pay attention most of the cars that impress you as great looking are likely to have body kits installed.
About the writer: Louie Liu has been in the car aftermarket products industry for 5years. He has specialized in body kits headlights cold air intakes and other aftermarket products. He has deep knowledge of a wide range of products including knowledge of benefits of body kits and other products product options and how to choose a car aftermarket product. You can learn about a wide range of body kits and other car aftermarket products at his site www.ilovebodykits.com.
Bmw To Source Auto Parts From India
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Bmw To Source Auto Parts From India
Like several other global auto majors German luxury automaker BMW will source auto components from India. The company will set up its international purchasing office in New Delhi to procure its worldwide ancillaries requirement.
“We will be setting up an international purchasing office which will be headed by an expatriate to take care of sourcing components for BMW’s global operations” BMW India President Peter Kronschnabl said last Tuesday. Kronschnabl added the proposed international purchasing office will become operational by August this year and will be independent of the company’s purchase unit at Chennai that caters to its India operations.
Kronschnabl added Once the sourcing team comes to India they will study what kind of components to be sourced from here. BMW India’s purchase unit and the international purchasing office are designed to work individually in tandem or in group to create the most feasible approach depending on products. He declined to take a call on the quantum of components that BMW was looking to source from India saying that it was too early to comment. He did not reveal outsourcing targets but did say that some IT components are being sourced from India.
Kronschnabl added a study is on to find out the feasibility of launching the Mini. Despite it being a small car the Mini would not come cheap at home in Germany it costs around Rs 10 lakh so imports into India as CBU would inflate its price to Rs 1820 lakh range. The same is the case with the 7series cars which are also in the super premium bracket.
The locally assembled 3series conversely is priced between Rs 26.732 lakh whereas for the 5series would cost Rs 3742 lakh. The 3series will still be equipped with cuttingedge features like the improved BMW fuel filter engines and radiator plus its enigmatic aura.
The German automaker had revised its sales target for 2007 in anticipation of the positive response to its recently launched 3 Series sedan from the Chennai plant. The sales figure had been revised from about 1000 cars initially to 1200 units in India in the calendar year as the company planned to roll out its 5 Series’ models from the Chennai plant by June Kronschnabl said.
BMW has marked 2007 as the Year of India across global operations and not without reason. The European major has set up an assembly plant at Chennai from where it produces the 3series and 5series sedans committing 20 million investment in the process. But more ventures are on the way.
BMW is focused on India and we think this market has very good potential. We are evaluating India for our Mini and 7series cars at the moment. With the premium car segment expected to grow at a healthy rate we are looking at expanding BMWs presence here Kronschnabl noted. BMW is now thinking of ramping up component sourcing from India as it evaluates the market feasibility for its famous Mini and 7series cars.
About the writer: Anthony Fontanelle is a 35yearold automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.
Bmws Kubica Released From Hospital
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Bmws Kubica Released From Hospital
At the Canadian Grand Prix held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ten drivers did not finish the race due to one reason or another. Some drivers did not reach the chequered line due to disqualification or technical malfunctions. But one driver had his race ending prematurely and quite dramatically and this driver is Robert Kubica driver for team BMW Sauber.
In what is described as on the most horrific Formula One accident in recent times Kubicas car was totaled during the 27th lap of the race. Approaching the hairpin curve Jarno Trulli who was driving a Toyota hit Kubicas car from behind sending the Polish driver into the grass. The car then hit a bump on the grass which lifted the nose of the car this predicament left Kubica no chances to brake or steer his car.
His car then hit a barrier and then crashed headon to the inside of the hairpin curve. In a shower of metal and other Formula One car components Kubicas car rolled across the track and finally rested against a barrier on its side. The car was totally dismantled that what is left of it is only the cockpit that Kubica occupies. His cars BMW power steering pump would surely not have survived that highspeed crash.
After the said accident Kubica was taken to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuves medical center. There the Polish driver was announced to be stable. Although it was initially reported that Kubica suffered a broken leg it was later announced that he only had a minor concussion and a sprained ankle.
Less than 24 hours after his accident Kubica was released from the hospital and he even drove himself in a BMW X5. The young Formula One driver has this to say after being released from the hospital: Have no pain and feel well. I want to thank everyone for the medical attention I received and for all the good wishes.
Mario Theissen and other team members came to visit me and also thanks to Jarno Trulli who came as well. I am happy that I have been able to leave the hospital so quickly and will now prepare for the race in Indianapolis he also shared. BMW Sauber though is yet to announce whether the Polish driver will be driving come the United States Grand Prix.
Kubica is still scheduled to undergo medical checks by the FIA Medical Delegate before he is permitted to race on the 17th of this month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
While Kubica failed to finish the race BMW Sauber still has a strong lead over fourth place Renault. Nick Heidfeld Kubicas teammate finished the race in second place. Alexander Wurz driving for Williams took the third spot.
At the said race Formula One rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton driving for Team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes recorded his first Formula One win. The young British driver continued his impressive Formula One debut by recording his sixth podium finish in as many races this season. He went into the Canadian Grand Prix tied with teammate Fernando Alonso for the drivers championship but with his win he now leads Alonso by eight points. Alonso only managed a disappointing seventh place finish. The race also marked the first time this season that a driver from a team other than McLaren and Ferrari finished in the top three.
About the writer: Anthony Fontanelle is a 35yearold automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.
