Month: January 2021

Quick Car News

Posted by menyok on in Auto & Motor, Autos

This week has of course been the week of all things in the new car industry as the Geneva Motor Show has been taken place. Also in the UK, the new car registration plate change has taken place and car sales have continued to increase.

In quick car news, we plan on discussing the new top of the range Ford Kuga, face lifted Focus, SUV sales and the increase in hybrid car sales. The new Ford Kuga model is due to enter the market to back up the Ford EcoSport model in the crossover SUV range.

The new top specification Ford Kuga model is now available on the market and will be priced at somewhere in the region of �28,345. The new Kuga model will feature a number of changes compared to the standard model including the 19 inch alloy wheels, Sat-Nav and DAB along with a new body kit. The new model will look to go head to head with the top of the range Nissan Juke in the UK Car Market.

The new Ford Focus model has not been announced along with a price. This is because this update is said to be the most expensive model update ever at the Ford manufacturer. Therefore, the firm are yet to have mounted up a cost for the new Focus model.

In other news, it has recently been announced that the hybrid market in the UK has increased by a massive 40 percent. As more and more motorists in the European market look to reduce the running costs on models the sales of hybrid models have increased.

That means that a total of 214, 237 models have been sold under the hybrid fuel source with the Toyota Yaris hybrid being a big benefitting model. Toyota expect the hybrid Yaris model to grow by at least 20 percent in sales within the next 12 months.

The SUV car market has become one of the most eagerly contested markets in the last few years with the worlds top manufacturers going head to head for the largest share of sales. Mercedes have issued a plan to double the current rate of sales and return to the top of the sales chart for the luxury SUV market.

BMW and Audi are both situated above the Mercedes brand in the SUV car market. The Mercedes brand will hope that the GLA, MLC and GLC coupe models will help double SUV sales to a whopping 800,000 in order to beat the two main rival brands.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio – The Weapon for Hatchback Segment Domination

Posted by menyok on in Autos, Cars

There has not been a single person who has visited Auto Expo 2014 and didn’t talk about Maruti Celerio. The car has been the solely reason for many people to visit Auto Expo this year. This new Maruti car has created a sensation amongst people with its new AMT technology which is also first in any Indian car. The car has been launched and is already bringing a lot of buyers to Maruti’s Showrooms. Let’s find out what are the reasons for the high popularity of this car.

When you look Celerio from front, you can easily see the high resemblance of this car with Renault Duster. The twin barrel headlights and wide chrome front grille surely hints towards the origin of its styling Side profile of the car has a sharp shoulder line while the rear of the car looks like its younger sibling Alto 800. We wish if Suzuki would have spent a bit more time on its styling.

Maruti Celerio is powered by the famous K10 unit of Maruti which is also powering their other cars like Wagon R and Alto K10. There have been some changes made to this engine though to make it feel more quiet and refined. The engine now behaves nicely below 3000rpm mark and gives instant throttle response at low rpms. This 3-cylinder unit pumps out a power output of 67bhp at 6000rpm while the maximum torque output of 90Nm is achieved at 3500rpm. Celerio is available with five speed manual as well nation’s first Automated Manual transmission known as EZ drive technology. In AMT, clutch and gear changes are operated by hydraulic actuators using a dedicated ECM. The car performs better than what you expect and feels like the best car from Maruti till date to be equipped with K10 engine.

Most of the Maruti Celerio reviews have especially pointed towards the up-market interiors and features in this car. The rear leg room and knee room makes this car feel the best in its segment. The cabin quality has been enhanced to add the premium touch to this car. The top variant ZXI which is not available with automatic transmission comes equipped with 14-inches alloy wheels, electrically adjustable side mirrors, rear wiper, washer, defogger and all power windows. Moreover, you will get tilt adjustable power steering, integrated music system with Bluetooth connectivity and steering mounted controls. Driver side airbag is standard on the top variant but you will have to pay extra for second airbag and ABS.

Maruti Celerio price bracket has come up as a surprise as it becomes the cheapest car in India to be available with an automatic transmission. The base variant will cost you around 3.76 lakhs while the automatic version of Celerio is priced at INR 4.14 lakhs (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).

Kiama Notable Tourist Destination

Posted by menyok on in Travel

With so many attractions to see and exciting activities to engage in, Kiama Australia is one of the most preferred destinations around the world. Kiama derived its name from the aboriginal word kiarama. Literally, it means a place where sea makes much noise. Indeed there are so many attractive beaches found here. Those beaches are ideal for surfing, canoeing, and kayaking. As an amazing fact, many of the surfing competitions are held here each year. Among those famous beaches are the East Beach and Caravan Park (Kiama Heights), Bombo Surf Beach (Bombo Beach), Boyds Beach (Kiama Downs), Kendalls Beach Kiama) and the Mystic Beach (Minnamura River).

Kiama is also widely known as a place where the mountain touches the sea. This pertains to the second most famous Blowhole around the world known as the Kiama Blowhole. It attracts millions of visitors each year. Going little further, tourists can see the Little Blowhole. It is situated between the Kendalls Beaches and East Beach.
There is also an impressive coastal walking trail where visitors can have a scenic walk from East Beach to Minnamura River. Engaging in a trail walk allows visitors to see and pass both of the blowholes. Additional is the 7 kilometer path that allows tourists to walk along the cliffs going to Gerringong.

Within few kilometers away from the north of Bombo Beach is the Cathedral Rock Formation. It is also popular tourist’s destination. It features a cycle way and a walk way that leads to the lovely coast in Kiama.

Historical Tourist Attractions

Kiama is not only blessed with natural attractions. It also boasts many impressive historical and heritage attractions. One of the most visited historic buildings in the city is the Post Office. It is situated favorably near the Black Beach. It can be easily distinguished because of it color pink paint.

Along Terralong Street, travelers can see many restaurants, shops, art galleries, and cafes. Alonside the street is the war memorial, small historical shopping centre and the fire station where various exhibits are held each year. Both arts and cultural events in Kiama are also popular for tourists. Another emerging attraction in the area is the food and wine trail.

Situated a few meters away from Blowhole is the Lighthouse. It was built last 1887. It holds the pilot cottage heritage and the information centre. Found on the north area is the Kiama Harbour. It is a popular place for fishing. Seafood markets are also found in this place. On the Harbour, visitors can see the impressive rock pool and seaside cabin.

More Fun and Adventures

Just about seven kilometers away from the suburb is the 600 meter tall Saddleback Lookout, which is located in the Saddleback Mountain. Panoramic views can be seen at the area. It provides a scenic backdrop to the city.

A popular water themed park is the Jamberoo Action Park. It is only a 10 minutes driveway from the inland. On the west area of Kiama is the famous Jerrara Dam which is located in green rolling hills. It is now considered as a reserve.