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Zf Technology Improves Comfort Safety And Fuel Economy For Bmw 5-series

At the 77th Geneva International Auto Show BMW presented their new improvements on their 5Series models. The upgrade on the series comes in the form of the ZF technology which is designed by ZF Lenksysteme in cooperation with BMW.

The said technology significantly improves the BMW 5Series performance safety fuel economy and comfort. The technology is anchored on the ZF sixspeed automatic transmission which is available as an option for the new BMW 5Series.

The automatic transmission shift gears more quickly than previous gear boxes used by BMW on their vehicles. The quick shifting ability of the new gear box allows for reduced fuel consumption. The transmission is further complemented by various driver assistance systems like the Active Steering an electronic suspension system called Adaptive Drive with CDC or Continuous Damping Control and the ARS or Active Roll Stabilization. These driver assist technologies along with the new transmission wee unveiled in November of last year and BMW announced that these technologies will be available to their consumers on the 5Series.

The ZF sixspeed transmission is equipped with a new torque converter along with new software and enhanced hydraulics which gives it the ability to shift gears quickly when needed.

The Active Steering System is the fruit of collaboration between BMW and ZF Lenksysteme and has won the Innovation Award in 2004. This system helps the new transmission achieve better performance for the vehicle. This driver assist system controls the ratio between the steering wheel angle and setting angle of the wheels or commonly known as play. This makes sure that the play of the steering wheel is suited for the speed of the vehicle.

During lowspeed driving turning the wheels needed lesser effort compared to high speed driving. The system makes sure that the play of the steering wheel adapts to the speed at which the vehicle is moving. The system also checks lateral motion of the vehicle that it is equipped with.

The CDC or Continuous Damping Control improves traction by adjusting the damping force which pushes the cars tire on the road. This feature can adjust to road conditions in split second accuracy. The system provides a good handling and suspension comfort since it eliminates excessive bouncing of the car especially on bumpy roads.

Since the suspension is improved handling of the car is positively affected. Aside from the CDC the new BMW 5Series will also be equipped with the Active Roll Stabilization system which keeps the stabilizer bar functioning to give drivers the desired effect. The system is anchored on the hydraulically operated oscillating motors which controls the two halves of the stabilizer bars. This system makes sure that when turning corners the vehicle will not roll over by adapting the stabilizer bar to the desired position to counter the inertia during cornering.

With these driver assistance systems and high performance brake components like EBC brakes the vehicle gives its user the optimum in handling and safety. BMWs collaboration with ZF made possible the development of the aforementioned systems. And with the auto market getting more and more competitive these innovations will only be the only innovative technologies that BMW will offer on their future vehicles.

About the writer:  Corey Putton is a 28year old bachelor from Pittsburgh PA who has been around cars for the better part of his life. He now works online and writes all about his passion: cars. He is also a certified mechanic.

Latest Car Models In 2008

Cars have become one of the most popular means of conveyance around the world. And to accommodate all kind of needs and specifications different Car Models have come into vogue. There were a few car models available in India in earlier days. Ambassador and Fiat were the only two models that were manufactured in India. But in 1980s launch of Maruti has revolutionized the Indian car industry in a big way and after 1991 there are lots of brand available in Indian cars. From small passenger cars to compact cars midsized cars to full size and sports cars from sports utility vehicles and convertibles to mini vans and luxury cars there are a range and variety of choices as far as the car models 2008 are concerned. The year 2008 is going to give a big treat to Indian roads and automobile lovers as a wide variety of cars will be available in this year. From compact to the concept cars to luxury vehicles every variety in a new style will be ready to serve the customers. The different style and the new looks and facilities will definitely going to attract the crowd. But this will also make the customers confused to choose the single one from the available large variety of cars. There can be at least 15 car models available to choose in small car segment and as high as 20 car models in the mid size segment.

Small Passenger Cars are the ones having four or five door and four passengers seat. Usually 4000 mm long some of the popular small cars of this category are Ford Fiesta Fiat Uno Maruti 800 Nissan Mirca Hudai Santro and the like.

To have ones own car is everybody dream and this dream of common people is fulfilled by launching the Rs. 1 lakh car of Tata Motors. This car has generated the maximum hype this year as it is affordable by large mass of people. It is economical as well as stylish and facilitated by all required features. The Peoples Car will be pitted against concept cars like Maruti Suzukis Splash and AStar hatchbacks like Swift Getz UVA Troika Skoda Fabia and the Fiat Grande Punto Next Gen Palio etc.

Hyundai i20 Sandero from Renault Volkswagen Jetta Fiat Linea etc. are the cars that are sure to make an impact in the midsize segment. Fiat is all set to make a comeback on the Indian roads in style with cars like Bravo Grande Punto and Cinquecento.

Mitsubishi is rolling out the SUV Outlander GM is coming out with Captiva Hyundai is launching the Santa Fe and the icing on the cake is provided by the BMW X6. Apart from SUVs MUVs multi utility vehicles like Ingenio from Mahindra Mahindra the next generation Sumo from Tata Motors etc. are also expected to come. Hybrid vehicles are also a new treat of the year like Honda Civic Tata Indica and M M Scorpio SUV.

Luxury loving people can go for the brand new Mercedes CClass BMW M3 M5 and M6 Alfa Romeo 159 etc. Every model is laced with full luxury and royal facilities.

Thus in keeping with the changing times expectations and needs of the consumers the automobile companies have provided a large choice of new car models for every type of customer. A customer can choose his car according to his requirements. So get set to rock the road in style this year!

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About the writer:  Author Alok Vats is associated with Car Review India. Car review is a platform where user can discuss about the latest news from small car industries in India.

A Costly Mistake At The Gas Pump You Can Avoid!

The costly mistake many drivers make when filling their car with gas is to overfill it by topping it off. When the gas pump nozzle clicks off do you stop or do you keep pumping? Are you trying to add more gas your tank after the shutoff trying to stuff as much in as possible? Are you pumping more gas after the shutoff to round your total cost to the nearest full dollar amount? If either of these scenarios are true or if any other reason causes you to top off your tank you have developed a bad habit that is costing you money and is contributing to air pollution.

Most gas stations are equipped with pumps that have vapor recovery systems to recover gas vapors keeping those vapors from getting into the air. If you top off your tank it will cause you to pay for gas that is drawn back into the gas station’s vapor recovery system.

The extra gas you are trying pump may be drawn back through the vapor recovery system into the station’s tanks. Then in essence you are paying for fuel that is not going into your tank but is going into the gas station’s tanks. This of course raises your cost of gas.

When you overfill your gas tank it is almost a certainty that gasoline will evaporate or will be spilled. If either of these or both of these occur it means buying gas that is not getting into your car. That has to hurt you in the wallet.

There are more undesirable situations that can happen when overfilling your gas tank. Gas expands as it warms up. This is certainly something to keep in mind in the summer or in areas with warm weather. Gas in underground tanks will be cooler than the air as the ground insulates it from the heat. As the fuel in your tank gets warmer it expands. As the fuel expands it has to have more room.

If you overfill your car there is no room for the fuel to expand. As the gas expands it has to go somewhere. It could easily find it’s way into the vapor collection system of your own car. This may foul the vapor system causing it to malfunction.

The fuel that expands is lost gasoline that you have paid for. You paid for gas that you are not able to use. The result: your cost of gasoline goes up. But that is not the end of your increased costs! If the expanding fuel ends up in your car’s vapor collection system it will negatively affect the system. If that occurs your vehicle will become much less efficient.

A vehicle that runs inefficiently burns more fuel which translates into spending more money on gas. That is a double hit in the wallet once for the fuel that is lost directly and second for the additional gas your vehicle uses because it is running inefficiently.

Gas vapors add toxic substances such as benzene to the air. This is a major contributor to days that are designated ozone warning days. Fuel vapors are detrimental for your health and harmful to you if inhaled. When you overfill your tank you end up with vapors added to the air right where you are pumping. This will cause you to inhale toxic fumes.

The next time you stop to fill your vehicle when the pump stops don’t try to add any more gas your tank should be quite full. Don’t overfill it! Don’t top it off! You will save yourself fuel and money but you will also contribute to preserving your good health and preserving the environment!

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