Japanese Car Guide

Mitsubishi Motor Corporations i-MiEV was given a high rating by the ADAC1. Based on tests, when a crash happens, the i-MieV was successful in immediately recognizing the crash and will then automatically turn of all of the elements inside the car that are categorized as having high voltage. This measure allowed for the passengers’ safety in case there is an accident. This measure still allowed the lithium-ion battery as well as all of its 88 cells to remain undamaged.

The results of the test was very exhaustive. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the first mass produced electric vehicle that has been made available in Germany.

In the recent years, we have seen the admirable growth of Toyota car sales. Not only that, because recently, Fortune magazine included Toyota in its “Most Admired Companies” list (third on the list, just after General Electric and Starbucks, two non-automobile companies). The trend shows that Toyota has been continuously dominating the US market when talking about car sales. GM, Ford and Chrysler had been experiencing a downward slope while Toyota is experiencing the opposite.

Toyota has also been a part of the Fortune magazine’s “Most Admired Companies” for two years in a row. The reason for this, according to American consumers, is that, Toyota has been doing very good in listening to what their customers want. Toyota never gave in to the “hottest car in the world” competition. They made cars based on what the consumers need, and this style of marketing surely paid off.

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While the U.S. auto industry continues to show signs of weakness, Japanese car dealers are looking at the Japanese auto industry in a different perspective. The Japanese Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) has announced in a press conference that Japan’s car sales are likely to increase this month as a result of an improved economic condition, renewed consumer appetite for cars and the rise in gasoline prices that prompts people to replace their old vehicles with fuel-efficient, new cars.

After experiencing its fourth year-slump last year, the Japanese auto industry is back into the business again. I hope this bright outlook that is seen to benefit Japanese car makers come true. It’s about time they regain their losses in the past years.

The green concept is the trend today and the international automotive industry is one among the many that have heeded the call. Japanese car manufacturers, for instance, have already started producing cars that run on hydrogen, which many experts believe will be the fuel of the future.

Mazda, one of Japan’s car producers, has its own green car in RX-8. It is powered by a hydrogen rotary engine (HRE) and operates in a bi-fuel capacity, meaning it can shift to gasoline in just a touch of a button. Currently, there are only eight RX-8s.

The CarConnection.com reports that as part of its global advertising campaign and despite of its limited resources, Mazda is working to develop a sustainable car technology that will facilitate the production of more green car vehicles such as electric and gasoline-electric hybrid kinds.

Well, I just thought this is something worth sharing. Did you know that the new Subaru boxer diesel for Legacy and Outback models is set to be unveiled at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show slated next month? Yes, that’s true. This was according to a press release by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles.

The Subaru boxer diesel is a 2.0L engine that can produce up to 110kW (150 PS)/3600 rpm and has a maximum torque output of 350Nm/1800 rpm. To maximize fuel efficiency and ensure fun driving, the Legacy and Outback will have electric power steering.

I am sure this long-awaited super engine will impress a lot of people because of its high driving performance standards. For more information, you may visit Subaru.com.

The advancement of Japanese technology is unstoppable as of the moment. It’s as if every minute, they produce a new breed of technology. In the competition aspect of car making, they have had many cars that won contests, like the European Car of the Year. Concept-wise, the Japanese are said to innovative. They have many robots that cater the different needs of the people (elderly and the like).

If innovation is the key issue here, then nothing beats “i-unit” by Toyota. Toyota claimed that the vehicle was made not to be used like the usual car (travel great distances), but for mobility purposes. However advanced it may be, still, many critique the said vehicle.

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Maybe its the economy and maybe its because of the utter lack of sales, most Japanese car makers are increasing prices on their vehicles to compensate for some of the losses they are suffering due to dismal sales. Compared to the European and American auto industry, most Japanese firms have managed to survive the current recession but they have had to do with some cut-backs. Like Honda and Toyota which have withdrawn from some auto shows and from the fast paced Formula 1 Circuit. They are still continuing with research into most of their future concepts which would be taking the streets in the future but they have slowed down considerably.
Dealerships in other countries have suffered greatly due to dismal sales figures but Japanese cars are still some of the top selling brands the world over. Many car makers are in trouble due to lack of sales and with debt they have managed to pile up in recent years, much so that even America’s big three are now in hot water. With grim predictions for the future of the economy, the Japanese will surely keep on reinventing the auto industry with their varied brands and innovative technology.

The Japanese people are shaped by commitment to quality and with that in mind, they have come out on top of the market when it comes to auto manufacturing. They know that the Americans have all the muscle and the Europeans have their prestige and both claim to have passion built into their cars thrown into the mix is of course pride for their products and what do you have? The biggest, most expensive and powerful vehicles on the market. The Japanese on the other hand focused on technology they are so good at and brought it into their cars. Japanese cars are loaded with technology from top to bottom and the best thing is that they realized the need for economy.
They took what their customers say they needed and improved on it, creating diverse products that people wanted. They started from the customer up to the manufacturing aspect then infused it with technology which made a mix that spelled success. Other car makers say this is what you want, they said what do you need and gave it to them. Auto makers of the world have learned a thing or two from the Japanese as they take over the realm they used to have a grasp on. With the global economy on the rocks, Japanese cars are still selling due to economic prices and fuel consumption as they head into the future as the world’s best auto makers.

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Aside from car indemnity and repairs, the skyrocketing price of gasoline gives extra burden to car owners. Today, each dollar spent on gasoline is worth a day’s meal for some people. That is why keeping energy becomes a topic of significance among car owners. They find ways to save gas and in the process, save money.

Here are some tips to accumulate gas and money without cutting your trip or losing those valuable miles:

1. At all times keep your car in check. Keep in mind that when your car is in a poor state, the more it burns fuel.
2. Use your car air conditioner carefully. Air conditioners use up further energy so make sure they are on a lower situation. Never use air conditioner when your windows are not closed.
3. Arrange your trip precisely so you don’t use up more gasoline than natural. You can avoid unnecessary driving by checking for directions sooner than your trip.
4. Know the kind of gasoline suited to your vehicle. How? Read the Manual. This will keep you from using a pricier gasoline that is not designed for your car type.

by Andrea Mella

JVC Mobile Division whose goal is to build a great sounding show car with lots of custom work to make it one –of-a kind. To elaborate on the system, they put into a test a Civic which boasts a custom red and black interior that is strikingly appealing and oh so loaded to the hilt. On the outside, a custom body kit adorns the Civic’s body along with a host of essential tuner items which can be found on the interior and the engine bay. The sound path starts with JVC’s new KW-AVX800 2 DIN head unit with 7-inch QVGA touch-screen monitor. This versatile unit can play multiple audio and video sources in the car, with a USB interface and SD card slot for WMA/MP3 players including AAC and DivX.