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Car Deals – Check out the 18 New features of the New 2009 Mighty Muscular Mahindra Scorpio

One of the best Car Deals that has come across in 2009 is the availability of Mighty Muscular Scorpio 2009 with 18 new features for upto Rs.70000 lower than before. Scorpio, the product of Mahindra & Mahindra who are the leaders in Utility Vehicles in India is one of the most Successful SUV’s in India. The premium feature of the New Scorpio is the introduction of Micro Hybrid Technology for the first time in any car in India. Talking of Car Deals, Let’s check out the 18 new features you can get in the New Scorpio.

MHAWK Engine

The 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder mHawk diesel engine is what makes the Scorpio the powerhouse that it is. It propels the new Scorpio from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds flat. Acceleration is effortless. And with a whopping 120 bhp of power at your disposal, out-muscling other cars is no problem. Now available in LX, SLE and VLX. Continue reading ‘Car Deals – 2009 Mahindra Scorpio’s 18 New Features for upto Rs.70000 lower than before’ »

Quality products for off road enthusiasts

Nothing is more frustrating than investing in 4×4 accessories and off road equipment that is sold as “top quality” only to discover that it is in fact inferior quality, breaking or not functioning when tested to the severe conditions that South Africa has to offer the enthusiast. I have recently been on the look out for 4×4 accessories and roof racks for my off road vehicle and have been disappointed at the quality of off road equipment and accessories on offer. Some times cheaper is simply CHEAP.

The specialised products include side awnings, storage systems, gutterless and guttered roof racks, rack accessories, water tanks and auxiliary fuel tanks.
Somethings that all trekkers should need to complete their experience with all the correct tools. Continue reading ‘Are you looking for quality 4×4 accessories, off road equipment and roof racks?’ »

Mahindra Xylo, the vehicle that has taken the MPV market by storm since its launch, comes packed with the most modern technological breakthroughs. After offering features like the mEagle engine developed on the NEF CRDe platform, the Engine Immobiliser that makes the car theft resistant, The ultrasonic sensors embedded in the rear of the car that assist reverse parking, the digital drive assist system that downloads all kinds of drive related information to you on the fly, the Xylo now offers the ABS Brakes or Anti-Lock Braking System which improves the vehicle’s stability by preventing the wheels from locking when brakes are applied on any skid-prone surface (snow, water, loose gravel, or even oil).

The basic function of ABS Brakes is to prevent the wheels on a vehicle from locking while braking. The advantage of a rotating wheel is that it allows steering control even under heavy braking by preventing skid of the wheel and allowing it to tractively interact with the road surface all the time. Continue reading ‘The ABS Brakes (Anti-Lock Braking System) in MPV Mahindra Xylo’ »

Hummer vehicles overview and locksmiths.
Hummers were originally built by AM General Corporation, which was formerly AMC Jeep’s General Products division, in its Mishawaka, Indiana assembly plant. They were created under a contract for the United States armed forces. The first model, the Hum-Vee, was built in a variety of military-based equipment and versions. These included troop carriers, gun turrets and radar. The U.S. military, on receiving their quota, have adapted some of the vehicles, including modifications to facilitate a directional microwave crowd control beam (Active Denial System).
AM General had planned to sell a civilian version of the Hum-Vee as far back as the late 1980s. In 1990, two matching white Hum-Vees were driven from London to Beijing over the rough roads of central Soviet Union. The Hummers made the trip with ease, for they were built to drive on off-road terrain. Continue reading ‘Hummer and the Key’ »

Mahindra Scorpio, the SUV model from the leaders in Utility Vehicles in India Mahindra & Mahindra, features the 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder mHAWK diesel engine. It is this mHAWK engine that makes the Scorpio the powerhouse that it is. It propels the Scorpio from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds producing a whopping 120 bhp of power. The mHAWK engine of Scorpio is a common Rail Diesel Engine (CRDe).

The Common Rail Diesel Engine works on the ‘Common Rail Direct Fuel Injection’ technology. It consists of a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves. The more recent Third Generation common rail diesels feature piezoelectric injectors for increased precision, with fuel pressures up to 1,800 bars or 26,000 psi. Continue reading ‘SUV Mahindra Scorpio’s fuel efficient and quieter mHAWK Common Rail Diesel Engine’ »