Tuesday, January 15, 2013

How to Travel in Europe by Car : Euro Car Travel



Most backpackers don't hold the funds to stretch to car hire but perhaps you're planning a cross Europe road fall or really be after to squander a a small amount of days driving into minus nearby areas of a nation state you might observe physically imperfect to hire a car. This call gives a quantity of common advice and a quantity of advice fact to either Americans or Europeans.

For Americans

Here in Europe we take guide transmission almost exclusively. You will notice hiring an automatic transmission system more expensive and not offered in a quantity of minor locations. That revenue you need to observe a guide transmission car earlier than you leave and practice with to facilitate seize!


Live far more alert, driving is much more aggressive and much quicker all the way through Europe and you will undoubtedly observe physically cut-up, tail gated and in general pestered by the more aggressive drivers. Wearing addition for the most part countries in Europe predominantly operation junctions which are not governed by traffic light and roundabouts are very public, it can take a speck of practice to pick up used to entering hard at it traffic.

Check away from home the driving regulations in a nation state earlier than you visit. Many countries hold assorted laws on civil liberties of way and so need detail be bothered what time driving.

You will require an International Drivers Permit as well as your customary driving licence to drive in Europe. These passport like ID are offered from sources such as the AA, the RAC and Green Flag and are normally inexpensive.

For Europeans

You shouldn't hold too many problems driving in Europe, the individual major difference among countries is to facilitate in the UK we drive on the not here. This takes a little getting used to (I can't vouch designed for a European appearance to UK but available from UK to Europe does take a speck of getting used to next to foremost!) but around the major ferry ports things are very plainly signposted to pick up you on the suitably track.

If you support a passport legal in the EU you will be able to drive not including an international driving permit. You will need both the photo license and the paper part of your licence with you.


General Tips

Whenever you are taking your own car you will need to join a sign signifying the cars nation state of origin on the back of the car. Many countries immediately incorporate this into vehicles licence plates. Many countries require you to transport a foremost aid kit, a flame extinguisher, a notice triangle, headlight beam converters (where appropriate) and standby light bulbs. If you are hiring a car you must ensure to facilitate your supplier has provided you with all of these items.

If you are taking your own vehicle you be required to transport your vehicles registration provide evidence. Many countries require to help you transport the real thing not a run off. If you are using a hire car the company be required to provide you with a Vehicle on Hire Certificate (VE103B) which you be required to keep with you while you are driving the vehicle.

It is chief to facilitate you find proper insurance designed for driving abroad, on your own car your insurance contributor must be able to provide an wing to your existing statement. Most hire companies immediately provide insurance what time you hire the vehicle but if you are not using solitary of the more well identified suppliers after that create convinced you check pardon? Insurance you need, and pardon? They provide.

Car Hire Tips

When hiring a car constantly examine it carefully designed for scratch, a quantity of immoral providers will try to charge you designed for scratch to facilitate you did not cause to the car. Many of the better companies in reality hold a form to facilitate an agent will fill in designed for you as you both saunter around the car and examine it designed for scratch.

Always return your car with a comprehensive tank of petrol (gas), hire companies charge you designed for petrol to facilitate you operation next to a much top rate than limited petrol station so you can save a quantity of money by making convinced the tank is topped up (or overflowing to the level it was what time you got the hire car).

Monday, January 14, 2013

8 best cars for Car of the Year 2013 by eurocar


Do you remember the event "Car of The Year 2013", the selection of the best car at the end of 2012?
Yes, if you still remember, when it is selected eight finalists from the candidate models 35 cars were launched during 2012 and is dominated by European brands. Elections conducted by European motoring journalists and winners will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show in early March 2013.

To be able to enter a participant in this election, every model should be launched or marketed before the year ends in five or more European countries. Sales reached a minimum of 5,000 units per year.

8 best selected for the "Car of the Year 2013" is
1. Ford B-MAX
2. Hyundai i30
3. Mercedes-Benz A-Class
4. Peugeot 208
5. Renault Clio
6. Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86
7. Volkswagen Golf
8. Volvo V40

Let us discuss one by one. :D

1. Ford B-MAX
Ford B-MAX
Car manufacturer from the United States (U.S.) Ford, released a variant of the All New Ford B-Max, on British soil. Ford B-Max is priced starting at 12,995 Poundstreling equivalent of $ 20.150. This car has a three-cylinder Ecoboost engine capacity of 1.0 liters. There are also units of 1.4 and 1.6 liter petrol and 1.5 Duratorq diesel engine or, 6 liters.
Highest variant B-Max Titanium comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, rain sensor, cruise control, and a few changes in the sector with a multi function stereo.



2. Hyundai i30
Hyundai i30
Hyundai designated state for the first time to get a new generation of Hyundai i30 is English. Reportedly Hyundai i30 will go on sale in the UK from 16,195 euros or the equivalent of $ 20.105. This car has a new engine, the 1.4-liter engine that can develop 98 BHP power as an entry-level version and the engine 1.4-liter CRDi diesel engine capable of spraying power of 89 BHP.




3. Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes-Benz the most successful in history which is the A-Class. Yes, do not be surprised if Mercedes-Benz was able to achieve a great position 8. This car wheel axis distance is shorter and more dynamic suspension setup. As well as for business machines, there are three petrol engine options (all turbo and direct injection) and one diesel engine. Variant is 1600 engined A180, A200 to 1,600 cc, 2,000 cc engine A250 and A200 CDI diesel engine 1,800 cc.



4. Peugeot 208
Peugeot 208
Compact French hatchback comes with a 1600 cc engine without a turbo. This four-cylinder unit capable of producing power of 120 hp at 6,000 rpm while torque 160 Nm at 4,250 rpm. This car is capable melesatkan from 0 to 100 km / h in a matter of less than 7 seconds. The price for the new Peugeot 208 will range between $ 21.200 to $ 36.500.
Interestingly enough effort in the reduction of carbon footprint by 1,600 tons of CO2 to the rear bumper use of materials that can be recycled completely. in total, 25% green Peugeot integrating material on this car.


5. Renault Clio
Renault Clio
Renault's latest car is the fourth generation of the Renault Clio which was first launched in France in 1990. The new look of this car looks much more attractive when compared to the third generation. Gasoline engine with a 1.4 liter turbo three-cylinder 900 cc, the engine can catapult a power of 90 hp at 5000 rpm with a torque of 132 Nm at 2500 rpm with a fuel consumption of 23.6 km / liter. There is also a machine with a capacity of 1.2-liter-powered 120 hp and 190 Nm of torque paired with a double-clutch transmission. Another advantage of this car is penggunaam dCi 90 diesel engine with a capacity of 1.5-liter


6. Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86
Subaru BRZ
You would know if toyota and subaru cooperate in making cars. Yes, the Toyota GT 86 comes with dimensions of length 4.240mm, height 1.285mm and 2.570mm wide, has the same engine as Subaru BRZ sister. Both reinforced with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which was developed by Subaru and combined with D-4S injection system Toyota. Both cars play in the sport sedan segment.




7. Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf
 According to official information from the latest VW Golf that has some extra features sophisticated, than the level of security and performance of the engine better than its predecessor. Golf-sized machines will be installed the latest 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four, the second engine option is a 1.8-liter sized engine turbocharged inline-four, a 2.0 turbo, DSG, and a 200hp power and uses 19 inch alloy wheels



8. Volvo V40
Volvo V40
The new V40 is not just a replacement for the S40 and V50; it's also a concerted effort to break into one of the most important segments of the whole European car market. This car Appear in market with plenty of stylish sweeps and angles that make it look more interesting than the hatchback norm.

Euro Car | Best Brands and Models Car of the Year 2013


Hmm .. European car again .. Never be bored to get the latest European cars ya ..
Now, I will discuss the best cars european cars. ranging from prospective candidates fight to be the best until the winner of the competition held.

List of cars that compete to be one of the eight best cars: 
1. Audi A3
2. BMW 3 Series
3. Chevrolet Malibu
4. Dacia lodgy
5. Fiat 500L
6. Ford B-Max
7. Honda CR-V
8. Hyundai i30
9. Hyundai Santa Fe
10. Kia cee'd
11. Kia Optima
12. Lancia Flavia
13. Mazda6
14. Mercedes-Benz A-Class
15. Mercedes-Benz SL
16. Mitsubishi Outlander
17. Mitsubishi ASX / Aircross Citroen / Peugeot 4008
18. Opel / Vauxhall Adam
19. Opel / Vauxhall Mokka
20. Peugeot 208
21. Porsche Boxster
22. Range Rover
23. Renault Clio
24. Rapid Skoda / Seat Toledo
25. Smart ED
26. Subaru Impreza
27. Subaru XV
28. Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT86
29. Tata Vista
30. Toyota Auris
31. Toyota Prius Plug-in
32. Toyota Prius Plus
33. Volkswagen Golf
34. Volvo V40
35. Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
A total of 35 cars from all segments of the classes listed as nominees Car of the Year 2013. Of the 35 cars from across the brand will compete with each other to be the best.
Presented starting from the segment Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), through crossover and luxury sedans in the nomination. Surely the jury will be confused ya .. how not, of all the candidates who have had their own advantages pointed out, they are proud of.

Originally car manufacturer 
Broadly speaking, the European manufacturer is dominating the amount present. European manufacturers represented big names such as Audi A3, Fiat 500L, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and SL, Peugeot 208, Porsche Boxster, Range Rover, Renault Clio, Volkswagen Golf, Volvo V40 and Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid.
Followed by a Japanese manufacturer. They also showed its fangs. Japanese manufacturers did not want to miss. There is a Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV, Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86. As well as the Toyota Auris, Toyota Prius Plug-in, Toyota Prius Plus.
Meanwhile, South Korea's deputy was Hyundai i30, Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia cee'd and Kia Optima. Tata Motors did not want to miss the slip Tata Vista as a candidate.
Opinion
Many of the participants, myself paying more attention to the products that have won the "Car of the Year 2012". Who are they? yes, there is the BMW 1-Series, Ford Focus, Kia Picanto, Porsche 911 and VW Beetle are very prominent and the winner of last year the Opel / Vauxhall Ampera (Chevrolet Volt). They're so in the note at the time. But for a change seems to be a winner. From the finalists are determined very different from last year.

8 Finalists for the "Car Of The Year 2013" among others
Ford B-MAX
Hyundai i30
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Peugeot 208
Renault Clio
Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86
Volkswagen Golf
Volvo V40



Of 8 finalists above, Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86 is more favored. Course of amenities, comfort and other aspects. Can be read in the next post on this website.
Subaru BRZ
Toyota GT 86

Winner
And ... The winner is ... ***********.
Wait until 4 March 2013. At that date the judge will determine a car that became the car of the year 2013. So now we can only predict the course of 8 cars finalists above.
Stay with us, because we'll let you know the winner for this contest. Meanwhile, please read another article. regards

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Europe Cars with the Best Security Design!


Quality cars from European manufacturers do not need to doubt his greatness. This is evidenced through the vehicle safety design awards organized the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Councils (NMVTRC).

Reported by caradvice, eight cars came out as the winner and asked as the safest vehicles in its class. In the process, as many as 70 cars of various types and brands tested by technical experts from NRMA Insurance Research Center, Sydney, Australia.

In the assessment process, each vehicle was assessed through three key security, including entry system (includes doors, ignition, alarm, rear seat access and glass), engine immobilizer and vehicle identification (such stampel body, safety labels and micro-dotting).

NMVTRC boss, David Morgan, said the design level of security applied in the vehicle manufacturing process is the most important factor in determining the level of theft of a particular model.

The following list of award-winning cars with the best security design:


1. Small-medium car: Volkswagen Golf five-door
Volkswagen Golf five-door
Volkswagen (VW) is one premium car brand that has a complete product. In class there Passat sedan, the Caravelle MPV segment there, and then to have a Touareg SUV, and do not miss the type of roost various variants hatchback Polo and Golf.
Talking Golf, it seems familiar in the ears of car enthusiasts especially VW mania. VW flagship hatchback was first introduced to the world from 1974 to the present.
In some country Golf comes in two models, GTI and TSI. For the GTI is a product type CBU (compeletely Built Up) imported intact from their home country, while TSI assembled locally.
Variant TSI offers the advantage of Legendary Golf hatchback local assemblies with more affordable
Therefore, look at the price in the offer the type of TSI is much more affordable than the GTI. FYI, the current GTI marketed at a price of $ 59,900 (on the road) while the TSI for sale $ 36,875
Certainly the price difference is about $ 23,025 was adrift, make some difference between them both fixtures and fittings including kitchen features a different runway.

2. Medium car: Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat
Audi A4
 Audi A4 is Audi sedan that comes with an elegant and dynamic character that makes it suitable for use by young executives daily. Of course, in addition to elegant and dynamic, German luxury sedan is also the right choice if you want a taste of top class driving comfort.
Volkswagen Passat
For safety, the Audi A4 is equipped with 3-point seat belts, driver information system, car jack, fog lights, cruise control, and lane assist technology and Audi side assist.
The next car Volkswagen Passat, a number of high-tech options are available in this car, Including systems that steers the car into a suitable parking space for you and one that can stop the car at low speed if you get too close to the one in front.
There are 8 available Passat trims. The cheapest one is 2.5LS 4 door Sedan with $ 19.990.


3. Large car: Jaguar XF
Jaguar XF
The XF fuses sports carsports contemporary styling and dynamics with the refined performance and comfort of a luxury sedan. A luxury car Introduced in 2012 it again. British carmaker Jaguar Introduced its new car the 2012 jaguar xf with 5.0-liter V8 naturally aspirated 385 hp. There are several models of this jaguar XF. That jaguar XF, XF portfolio jaguar, jaguar XF Supercharged, XFR and the jaguar.

4. SUV: Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan is an SUV made German automaker Auto 5000, but now manufactured by the Volkswagen PQ35 platform with the base of the Volkswagen Golf. This car was produced starting in the winter of 2007 in Wolfsburg, Germany, and went on sale later. All engines use a four-cylinder inline engine.
Volkswagen Tiguan was first raised in the Los Angeles International Auto Show in 2006 as a concept car.




5. Coupe / Convertible: BMW 1-Series, BMW 3-Series
BMW 1-Series

The 1 Series was Launched globally in Autumn 2004 and shares many structural, powertrain, hardware, chassis, and electronic elements with the larger 3 Series. The latest 1 Series went on sale for the 2012 model year based on the platform F20. Powered by a new 1.6 petrol. The new F20 platform will underpin the next MINI and as-yet undisclosed BMW models to slot in below the 1 Series and this also has support for a FWD layout.
BMW 3-Series
BMW 3-Series, the successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in six different generations and in five different body styles.
E21, First generation, 1975-1983
E30, Second Generation, 1982-1991
E36, Third Generation, 1990-1999
E46, Fourth Generation, 1998-2006
E90, Fifth Generation, 2005-2012
F30, Sixth Generation, 2012
The current generation of the BMW 3 series debuted on October 14, 2011 in Munich. The first model of the F30 to debut was the sedan / saloon, roomates will be Followed by the wagon, gran turismo (GT) high-roof five-door, coupé, convertible and hardtop body styles afterward. The 3 series is powered by four-cylinder petrol engines ranging from 135 to 245 horsepower.

There are cars with the best security design. read other article to compare which car you should buy. happy shopping.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Euro Car | Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow


In the old car market, European-made cars still dominate the market. Cars made in continental Europe has been proven superior to cars made in japan and korea. Most people know this. However, when asked which car was heavily marketing, the answer is the car japan and korea. They kept intoduced new cars each year.
Mercedes Benz 
No need to wonder if the old cars that are still continue to be hunted even more expensive than a new car.

My friend was a fan of old cars, Anang W said, when it comes to vintage car choice is definitely European-made cars such as Mercedes Benz or the output of the 1950's made in America as Ford and Chevrolet. Many advantages of the car and never owned a car made in Japan that now dominate the world market. Moreover, the major durability problems of course.

"If the Japanese cars have only two years of use can be destroyed, if you want to output 1928 European car, it can still be used," said a friend talked me into recently. From the outside view classic fixed though no less interesting with the car today. Not to mention the comfort and safety during use.

Some older cars are often targeted because they want to be a collection such as Mercedes Benz, Chevrolet and Chrysler made in the 1950s. I was so interested in, old cars European and American output is much more expensive than a new car made in Japan. "only the car but could not to drive because had to be repaired around $ 8,000 to $ 15,000. To make it like the original and the cost could reach $ 80,000 to $ 100,000, "said Dedi.

MPV Many Hunted
In one of the busiest used car market in the area TVRI example, a favorite kind of car are Multi puprpose vehicle (MPV), especially types Avansa Toyota and Daihatsu Xenia.

Toyota Avanza
According to marketing manager, most people look for cars with prices ranging from $ 10,000 to $ 15,000. "Most in the search that followed Toyota Xenia Avanza and Toyota Innova," he said.
Marketing Artomoro Cars, Fikri added that most of the visitors in the stock TVRI a potential buyer. They really see the car qualified with good body and engine performance.
Toyota Innova



"They are mostly looking for a family car that is still good quality. Every day I display eight cars, and all conditions are good, "he said on the same occasion.


European car prices fall ... Japanese cars Stable ...
Now to talk about the price, it is European cars that are relatively more expensive than Japanese cars but when the sale actually dropped. Why is that?
From my observations bad economy is dragging purchasing power of Europe fell to the lowest since 1995. Action that occurs when a price war is getting serious observed might make the European economy so much worse, because it could trigger further speculation that the shortage to keep buying cars.
Tensions between car brands in Europe increasingly heated, since the manufacturers began to blame each other for the discount taken action in their own country. Even offered discounts up to 20 per cent in some key countries in the continent of blue to stimulate consumer can buy a new car.
Even Susan Docherty, Chevrolet Europe boss says, Peugeot-Citroen looks creepy staged discounts, up to 30 percent of the retail price. "No one brand can earn money if anyone offers incentives like that," said Susan. Erich Hauser, an analyst at Credit Suisse in London adds, "The biggest problem for the industry is the total failure of the policy of pricing discipline in the market," said erich
This is unfortunate considering the quality on offer from European cars are very nice.
What's more a matter of convenience and safety of cars european cars are more superior than Japanese cars. That should be a concern if the european cars are rare rust despite more than 10 years, but if the majority of Japanese cars is porous.
VW Polo
European car sprepart problem if in the big city is not hard to find, but the price is expensive but according to quality of life of old one ... if the problem depends on the brand resale, many Japanese cars are falling selling prices return.

how? dizzy with the above explanation? not to worry, all decisions back to you. But my advice still buy europa car. Consider comfort, and durability of your engine, so you do not have to regret buying europa car.
EuroCar.blogspot.com will help you to choose wisely european car output. I will gladly give appropriate recommendations so that you are not the wrong choice, so you do not regret it later. End, happy and be proud to have a europe car  :D