A FACT EVERY INDIAN MUST KNOW

There is not much I would be writing in this post. The picture below says it all by itself. A very strong message for all the citizens of my nation. Every individual can interpret the wordings by his/her level of maturity and understanding but one can't ignore it. Hope it makes some difference... the rest will follow (right click and select view image to get a better look) Don't forget to drop in your views and comments. May this year be more peaceful,...

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Flying Cars !! How Will it Work ?

Sitting amidst a sea of cars in bumper-to-bumper traffic on an endless expressway, have you ever daydreamed about your car taking off and flying over the road? Imagine if you could just flip a switch and unshackle yourself from the asphalt! Traffic jams are the bane of any commuter. Many of us spend an hour or so stuck in traffic every week. The growing population is partly to blame for our congested roads, but the main problem is that we are...

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Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss

Daimler released today the complete details and image gallery of the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss that will probably be the star of the show in Detroit in January. As anticipated, the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss packs a 478 kW/650 hp supercharged V8 engine under its bonnet that's able to take it from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The top speed of the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is 350 km/h (217 mph) and imagine this car will take you this fast with...

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This is the BEST time to BUY a Car !

Car sales have plunged in India in the wake of the economic slowdown. In a bid to revive the auto sector, the government has cut the central value-added tax (Cenvat) by 4 per cent, making cars across the board much cheaper. All car manufacturers -- Maruti, General Motors, Ford, Skoda, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Honda Siel, Toyota Kirloskar, Hindustan Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and General Motors -- have cut prices from Rs 7,000 to Rs 60,000 on all...

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StudioTorino Coupetorino: Mercedes SL coupe

A design created by Studiotorino and IAAD (Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design) Coupetorino Mercedes SL is a coupe based on the Mercedes-Benz SL roadster. The object of the design was to create a coupe from the roadster, without compromising on the aesthetics of the roadster. Designed for the 'Turin World Design Capital 2008' event in the "Bespoke Coachwork" class, this 1:4 scale model was created by Alfredo Stola at StudioTorino and Piotr Degler...

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Veritas RS III Video

In the latest episode of Top Gear Richard Hammond drives the Veritas RS III. The incredible performance of the Veritas RS III comes not only from the massive power, but also from its low weight(just over 1,000 kg). The Veritas RS III is powered by a 420 hp engine from a BMW M3 that has been tuned to output 480 PS. This translates into a top speed of 329 km/h and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 3.6 seconds. To see where the car gets on the...

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January : Expect Price Raise

Car lovers and potential buyers celebrating the recent price cuts after the government slashed central value added tax 4% last week, may be in for a jolt. Car makers said they are planning to raise prices 2 to 3 per cent in January, almost neutralizing the December cuts. The move is to improve margins and, in for cars with high import content, to cover the cost of a weakening rupee against the dollar. Some analysts, however, suggest that car-makers threaten price rises every January in a bid to clear calendar year-end inventory. Auto industry...

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Veritas - The Story Behind

Veritas was a famous West German post World War II sports and race car company, located at Hausen am Andelsbach, near Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg, later at Meßkirch and Muggensturm and moved finally to the Nürburgring. In 1946, after a failed plan by a British BMW licensee to continue production by bringing the brains of BMW to England, several employees left BMW to form their own company named "Veritas" - Latin for "truth." Since Veritas...

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11 Tips To Increase Longevity Of Your Car

In view of the present market, soaring of fuel prices along with your dream car getting more expensive by the day, is nothing unusual. So, you may want to get the most out of your beloved car while keeping its running and repair costs to the minimum. You don’t have to be an auto expert to achieve that milestone. Instead, you need to learn few useful tips. So, here are some tips to increase your car’s longevity for a smooth ride ahead. Choose...

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Honda exits F1 !!

Honda pulled out of Formula One on Friday, dealing a major blow to the sport and ending a dream for Japan's number two car maker. Amid slumping car sales triggered by the global economic crisis Honda were no longer willing to invest in the Formula One team with an estimated annual budget of $500 million. Return of Honda to the sport could take time and that there are no plans to continue as an engine supplier. The Japanese manufacturer CEO said...

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Ford India Heavy Discount - Rs.91K On Fiesta!!!

Market has affected and changed every sector of economy. So, how come the car makers be left apart! In an attempt to boost sales in a depressed market, Ford India on Wednesday slashed prices of its Fiesta models by up to Rs 91,000. The company said in a statement that the price of its Fiesta EXI petrol would go down by Rs.91,000 to Rs.529,000, while diesel variant would be cheaper by Rs 51,000 at Rs 659,000. The discounted price is only for 10...

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Fresh Lamborghini Gallardo Promo

Another promotional video on roll. This time Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini shows the latest version of its supercar - the LP560-4. The supercar is filmed on the streets of New York. The video is 4 minutes of black and white perfection. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 was premiered at the Geneva Motor Show this year and its Spyder version has been unveiled last month. It is fitted with a 5.2 liter engine and outputs 540 Nm of torque and 412 kW. Watch the new Lamborghini Gallardo promo video :...

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Rolling to Google PR3 : My Ride (Part II)

Hello friends, I am back with the second part of my journey to Google PR3. For those who didn’t read the first part, here it is: Part-I. This post would be longer than usual because I don't want to leave anything untouched. It consists of almost everything you need to do while you are in the initial 3 months of your blogging career. So, do read till the end or you may miss out on some! As a newbie you need to learn a lot and work hard. These initial months won’t be returning anything to you. They are foundation for your blog. So let’s start...

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VW Concept Coupe Video

Videos are gradually becoming a popular mode of advertisement with car manufacturers releasing exclusive videos or promos before the launch. After Nissan 370z promotional video and Audi R8 GT3, here comes another concept video. This time Volkswagen introducing - Volkswagen Concept Coupe Video. The Volkswagen Concept Coupe is a design study which was presented at the Talento Design Volkswagen 2008 in Brazil. It is a 2+2 seater with a front engine that aims to combine sportivity and elegance with a touch of VW simplicity. From what we can see in...

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GT3 spec Audi R8 LMS : First Video Release

The first video of the recently unveiled GT3 spec Audi R8 LMS has been released at the Essen Motor Show. It is powered by the same engine as the standard version, but it develops 500 hp. Because it has to be GT3 spec the Audi R8 LMS is rear-wheel-drive instead of four-wheel-drive as the production model and is equipped with a six-speed sequential transmission. Watch the Audi R8 LMS video here :...

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Toyota iQ Parking Commercial : Very Kool !!

This Toyota iQ is probably aimed at the Japanese market and emphasizes how practical is the small size of the car. You can actually park two Toyota iQs in a singe parking space. The ad even shows how the get out of that place and how to park. However, don’t ever park your Toyota iQ that way, unless you're a professional stunt driver. Watch the 'kool' Toyota iQ Parking commercial :...

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Nissan 370Z Promotional Video

Nissan 370z has attracted a lot many Car lovers from all over the world. And now the Japanese company has released the very first promotional video of Nissan 370Z. The model is shown in a black and gray clip. The Nissan 370Z was unveiled last week and will hit the showroom floor at the beginning of next year. The price tag will be around the 30,000 USD mark. It is powered by a 332 hp 3.7-liter engine that outputs 270 lb-ft of torque. Watch the Nissan 370Z promo video :...

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How Car Suspension Works

While driving your vehicle, you may have come across uneven surfaces and broken roads. As you drive through such path, what keeps you safe and provide a smooth drive is the suspension of your car. Upward force from road and Car pressure force downwards are in balance, on smooth roads. On uneven paths the upward force may exceed the downward force, leading to toppling of the car. The automobile suspension transforms the direction of the ensuing force...

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Unlimited Quality Backlinks : QASSIA

This is something off my niche but I find it very useful and thought of sharing it with you all. Everyone wishes that their blog(s) gets popular as soon as possible. There are subscribers in K's and a fan following of hundreds. Comments flowing in day and night!! But this all takes time and hard work. Anyways, one of the important aspect in growing your blog is link exchanges and backlinks. You are always looking for blogs in your niche, to exchange...

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How Car Crusher Works ?

For every beginning there's an end. Every shiny new car on the showroom floor will one day end up in a junkyard, its value no greater than the weight of the metal used to build it. One of the most important stops an old car reaches at the end of the line is the crusher -- a massive machine whose only purpose is to compress a car into a tiny cube or flattened slab. A car crusher is a piece of machinery used to compress the metal remains of...

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Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Test Drive

Lamborghini officially tested the Gallardo Super Trofeo on the Vallelunga Race Track near Rome with driver Giorgio Sanna behind the wheel. The Italian manufacturer has high hopes on the racing circuit, especially now that the car has surpassed everyone's expectations by posting lap times faster than any ever recorded with a single-brand trophy race car. They refer to its Super Trofeo Series as the "fastest single-brand competition". Who knows,...

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Importing Luxury Cars Now Easier : India

Luxury sedans such as Toyota's Lexus and Mercedes Benz S-Class will be easier to import, especially from the US, with the government doing away with safety and emission certificates from the 'country of origin' but the vehicles must comply with European standards. A new imported vehicle with FOB (freight-onboard) value of $40,000 or more with over 3,000cc for petrol- run engine and over 2,500cc for diesel engine would be eligible for the easier...

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Bugatti Veyron Video : In Top Gear

Everyone dreams of driving the likes of Bugatti Veyron and Aston Martin. But then, every tom and dick can't offered it. And thats what makes these fast beauties so precious a possession. A glimpse or even a pic of these cars make you dream. We rarely see them on roads, while shopping and taking a walk. But you do have the chance of watching it online. The guys from Top Gear, and pretty much everybody else, have waited a long time to do a power lap in the Bugatti Veyron and see if it gets on top of their board. They took the mighty Veyron up to...

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Down To Earth: The 'Flat-Mobile' Car

You can't afford to miss this. The lowest public-circulation car ever built with a height measuring only 19 inches(48.26cm). I say Public circulation because it is completely legal and you can roll it on streets, drawing all the attention!! Flat-mobile is all set to enter the Guinness record for owning the flattest sedan ever. To add to this Batmobile, the revolutionary coupe is powered by a jet engine, it can ride with a speed up to 100 mph....

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2010 Ford Fusion Sport Revealed at LA Auto Show

Details of the The 2010 Ford Fusion Sport has been unveiled today at the LA Auto Show. It is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that's good for 263 hp and 249 ft-lbs of torque. The equipment list of the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport includes a Blind Spot Information System (BLISTM) with Cross Traffic Alert, SYNC with 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report (VHR), Voice-Activated Navigation and SIRIUS Travel Link. The exterior receives newly designed front...

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Tag Cloud

Hi friends, As you you know every blog we post, falls under some category or the other. We try to categorize whatever we blog about. It makes our blog more organized and also helps searching. A Tag Cloud is yet another way of displaying your labels. The widget displays the current labels of your blog and occupies less space in case you have numerous labels. The steps for adding the widget is really simple. Here we go : Step1: Backup your template. Its necessary so that we can revert to the original in case the widget doesn't install properly....

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Rolling to Google PR3 : My Ride (Part I)

Hi friends, I am not really good at giving SEO and blogging tips. But I will try my best to impart what all I gathered during my journey to Google PR3. To give the best to you, I have broken down the path into 3 parts : Creating Blog The initial 3 Months The road ahead. PART I - CREATING BLOG I started this blog Cars On rOll, sometime in July, this year. Earlier I used to write on whatever I felt like from a latest gadget in market to prevailing social issues. But as I explored this blogging world, I realized that its better to get started...

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My Car in III Gear !!!

I was rolling on, gaining speed gradually, changing gears and crossing milestones. I never looked back. And On my way, I got this : Is it a reward of my past efforts or a motivation for continuing my efforts!! There are many ways of interpreting but I am glad that I am in. Blogging for me hasn't been a long journey, as I started this july but it seems to be a long journey ahead. I came across many new things - SEO, Online/Offline marketing, Niche,...

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Aston Martin One-77 Video Release II

Videos are the best media for communication and Aston Martin is exploring the possibilities of utilising the same for marketing and publicity of the new Aston Martin One-77. This is Aston Martin One-77's second video release that almost reveals the new limited production model, completely. Here goes the video : Only 77 units of the Aston Martin One-77 will ever be built and each one will be specifically tuned to suit its particular owner. The...

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No Need To Bend Your Knees : Honda's Walking Assist Device

Are you suffering from arthritis ? or having weak leg muscles ? Do you have problem in walking ? HEY!! you are not visiting a Health Blog, its still Cars On rOll. Well... I wish you don't have any of those physical ailments but still if you are suffering from any one of them or your family member, then here is a solution - the new Honda Walking Assistance Device. This device will help you out with your damaged muscles or knee problems. It aims...

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SEMA : Nissan Altima "HOT ROD HYBRID"

Nissan and Florida-based company Braille Battery joined hands to promote hybrid technology and alternative fuel usage with release of the “Hot Rod Hybrid”(that is based on a Nissan Altima Hybrid) at the SEMA Motor Show. The Braille Nissan Altima Hybrid is a race car that will be used in the Time Attack Series and the Cannonball Run/One Lap of America race in April 2009. It is powered by a 2.5 liter inline 4 cylinder engine that runs on Ethanol...

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Project Splitwheel : Design Your Car

Did you ever wish to design your very own car ? To give it your looks and design. You have a great opportunity at hand. Join the world’s first virtual car company. Project Splitwheel in collaboration with Caterham has brought up this innovative proposal. This is the world's first project to design and build a new performance car online! You have an opportunity to interact with designers from all over the world, contribute to the project with...

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