Monthly Archives August 2015

2014 Kia Soul: An Extraordinary SUV with New Styling Pack

2014 Kia Soul has been launched right in March 2013 for United States and around July 2013 for Europe version. The attractive design and extraordinary performance make this vehicle successfully impress the audience. Many people now have already purchased all new Kia Soul. Basically, in order to give more aggression and improved performance, the manufacturer now releases the styling pack for Kia Soul SUV.

According to the press release and the information gained from Frankfurt auto show and US auto show, the styling pack which comes following the release of 2014 Kia Soul is very sophisticated. The styling pack offers blacked out lower fascias both front and rear, upgraded wheel structure, side skirts, and painted roof. Excluding the styling pack, definitely, the new Kia Soul is a type of sport utility vehicle or SUV. Considering the type, this prototype aims to be able to perform like a sport car which has both on-road and off-road ability. Kia Soul comes in very impressive body design. The rear body design makes this car extraordinary. Furthermore, the manufacturer seems aiming to make this car available for any road types. It can be seen from the types of engine employed in 2014 Kia Soul SUV. There are two engine options. They are 1.6-liter GDI engine, which can produce 130 hp and 118 lb-ft of torque, and 2.0-liter GDI engine for 164 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. Supporting the performance of those two engine options, there are two types of gearbox offered. They are 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions.

 

For your information, 2014 Kia Soul becomes one of the most demanded SUVs over US and Europe, even Asia. Right after its first launch, the demands for this car are so awesome and there are still many people out there who need to wait in line to get this car. This medium-size SUV is compatible for both on-road and off-road with good fuel economy. The styling pack offered as the follow up features aims to improve the performance of the car, especially for off-road mode. Well, don’t you think this car is going to exceed your expectation?

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How to Maintain Your Car in Winter Season

Car Maintenance WinterThere are some people who have a plan to travel in winter. When you are one of some people really like to drive your car in winter, there are some things to check before you drive your car. As we know winter season actually is not the best time to drive your car. Cold temperature and wet road will make you in dangerous condition. That is why you need to check your car and ensure that you car is in good condition before you use it. Here, you will get information how to maintain car in winter season.

First what you need to do is checking the antifreeze. It is one of essential parts for your car especially in winter. You must check and ensure that the level of antifreeze is full. Second, you need to inspect tires of your car. You must check the tire pressure before you drive your car especially in wet road. There are some people and experts that recommend you to change the tire by using snow tires. You better consult about it first before you use snow tires. It is one of important things on how to maintain car in winter season.

The other thing that you must do is replacing your wiper. Windshield wiper must be considered in winter weather. When you replace it with the new one, you will get clean and safe windshield and you will feel comfortable when you drive your car to all places in winter season. You can also check the windshield washer fluid and ensure that it works well. There are some other things to do on how to maintain car in winter season such as inspecting your brakes, spark plug wires, battery post and some other parts in your car. All things are done to ensure your safety driving in winter season.

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Purchasing Recreational Vehicle: What to Consider

 

Owning your own RV or recreational vehicle is better than renting it from an agent. Having personal recreational vehicle can be a good investment for yourself and your family. Recreational vehicle can be a brilliant alternative to enjoy summer vacation outdoor with the whole family member. It is like having a movable tent with complete house facilities including bedroom, restroom, and kitchen.

In order to purchase the right recreational vehicle for your personal camping and vacation truck, you are required to consider some factors. The first factor to consider is size. Recreational vehicle is available in various sizes. Some vehicles appear with double rooms or double floors meanwhile some others come in single floor. You can choose depending on your needs. The second factor to consider is the facilities or features. Personal recreational vehicle may be equipped with some extensions, such as built in tent, upper deck, indoor barbeque grill, refrigerator, built-in heater and cooler, and many more. It is good to pick a recreational vehicle facilitated with built-in tent and built-in heater and cooler. Those facilities will be very useful for some camping activities outdoor. The third factor to consider is the fuel type. Most RVs employ diesel engine, however some of them also employ gasoline and hybrid. Diesel and hybrid engines are considered better than gasoline engine since they are more economical. The fourth factor to consider is the price. Before you are going to purchase your personal recreational vehicle or picnic trailer, it is suggested for you arranging your budget first. Why is it so? It is because recreational vehicle may cost a lot than just a car. The built-in facilities and features represent 60% of the whole cost you should pay. If you have limited budget, we suggest you to purchase used RV or base RV in which you can purchase the additional installation in another time.

Recreational vehicle is a good investment. You should consider it as a house. If you have no time to use it you can rent it for anybody else. You will get money and your personal recreational vehicle will be maintained well.

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News about the Latest Collections of 2014 Harley-Davidson

 

Celebrating the 110th anniversary, Harley-Davidson, a world-wide famous and oldest motorbike manufacturer, is about to release their latest motorbike collections. 2014 Harley-Davidson series bring new dimension over various Harley motorcycles. The new series come in various improvements, new engine types, and redesigned body curve. If you are a real biker, you should be interested to know more about this new series from Harley Davidson. The further explanation can be found in the next part of this article. So, please continue reading.

For Harley-Davidson collectors and motor-bikers, the latest collections of Harley-Davidson for 2014 can be good treasure to hunt. It is because among other bikes, Harley-Davidson always shows the high quality, high performance, and luxurious look. Those can be the plus values of having one or some Harley-Davidson motorbikes. Being similar, the whole collections of 2014 Harley-Davidson run in the same engine model. It is Twin Cam 130-engine. Basically, this Twin Cam engine is divided into two engine variations. They are High Output Twin Cam 130 and Twin-Cool High Output Cam 130. The High Output Twin Cam 130 specifically can deliver 5% more torque. Meanwhile the Twin-Cool High Output Cam 130 can boast 10% more torque. Besides, this engine variation can improve the cooling system inside the engine. It aims to support the engine to be compatible for heavy loads without triggering any damage. People who aim to use their 2014 Harley-Davidson collection to ride around for long trip are suggested using the Twin-Cool High Output Cam engine. Instead of the new engine, Harley-Davidson also improves some other features, including the headlights. LED headlights and fog lamps are going to be employed on the three newest Harley bikes. They are Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, and Tri Glide Ultra models. Another variation for the headlights, which is the dual-halogen headlights, is employed on the other three bikes. They are the Road King, Street Glide, and Street Glide Special.

According to the latest information related to 2014 Harley-Davidson motorbikes, the latest collection will be released early in 2014. Each bike may cost quite a lot considering the luxurious and advanced features employed on it. However, it can be a good future investment to have one of plenty collections of Harley-Davidson motorbikes for 2014.

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