NHTSA said Opel Ampera and Chevrolet Volt for sure

Ampera modifications are effective

That was a bustle: Turned but shortly before the German Market start out that Opel Ampera and Chevrolet Volt days after Can begin accidents with damage to the battery cooling . burn But now GM has solved the problem.

The Opel Ampera has been revised with success: On Friday, the American Department of Motor Vehicles (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA) in the U.S. decided to investigate the safety of the Chevrolet Volt, an end to the identical sister model, the Ampera. The control had the NHTSA concluded that “no discernible trend in defects” existed and that “reducing the recently developed by General Motors vehicle modifications, the risk of battery damage due to intrusion during a side impact.”
Ampera comes only revised

Last year, the Opel Ampera was awarded the maximum five star Euro NCAP safety rating. The current, designed by GM updates include modifications to the vehicle structure, and the battery cooling device to protect the battery unit in a violent side impact better. The changes incorporated directly into the production of Opel electric car one. Already produced Ampera will be retrofitted in Europe before they are passed to customers. Opel plans to launch the delivery of the Ampera in February.
The modifications to Opel Ampera and Chevrolet Volt

Specifically, given the Ampera monitor and the Chevy Volt is a reinforcement of the security construction in the area of ​​the battery modules and a further probe in the container of the battery coolant, liquid level to be able to better. In addition, there’s Volt and Opel Ampera now in an additional safety clip on the filling of the cooling liquid storage battery in order to forestall overcrowding or spattering.

Revisions on the Opel Ampera

Ampera is not to be highly dangerous

The Opel Ampera electric car was in the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) found to be very safe. But good can be improved, as it is currently at the Opel Ampera will be shown.

Before the first Opel Ampera be delivered to customers, the automotive manufacturer modified from Rüsselsheim to electric cars. The change has the sole purpose of one – perhaps only days or weeks after a serious collision resulting – battery fire to prevent. The reason for the modifications are doubts of General Motors and the American Road Traffic Authority in relation to the battery behavior that caused by the nearly identical Chevrolet Volt after a severe side crash test in the U.S. for joylessness.
Gain and improved cooling of the Ampera battery

The Opel Ampera was last year awarded the maximum five star Euro NCAP safety rating. The current modification of the underbody and the cooling system optimizes the battery to protect the battery from the unit Opel electric car . also in a severe side crash here a detailed overview of the modifications:

Strengthening the security structure in the area of ​​the battery unit.
Additional sensor in the cooling liquid storage battery to control the liquid level.
Additional safety clip on the battery coolant reservoir filler neck to prevent overfilling and spilling.

Delivery from February 2012 by Opel Ampera

“The Ampera is a very safe vehicle. Now we make him so sure that in the event of a major accident even days or weeks after the maximum security is guaranteed, “said Opel chairman Karl-Friedrich Stracke about the modifications that flow directly into the production. Already fully assembled vehicles receive their upgrade in the interim storage facilities. Delivery of the first Opel Ampera will be held in February.

The wonders of Auto insurance

Driving without having auto insurance is a tremendous financial risk. In event of an accident, medical bills, car repairs, lawsuits and other accident related expenses can land you in trouble if do not have an adequate insurance coverage. Auto insurance minimizes this risk as it connects you with a very affordable financial coverage. Good auto insurance is the one which protects you against any financial risk that may arise in an event you have an accident.

The auto insurance policy provides coverage for any kind of loss or damage to your car that may occur due to possibilities like accident, theft, fire, natural calamities, riot, strike etc. A good insurance will also provide you with the coverage for your liability due to death, third party damage or third party injury. The auto insurance policy generally covers loss or damage to the vehicle, personal injury or third party liability due to natural calamities like fire, earthquake, explosion, self ignition, flood, storm, landslide, hailstorm etc and manmade issues like theft, riot, malicious act, accident, transmit by road, rail, air etc.

Before it becomes too late to get insured, get an auto car insurance to be on a safer side. At least you’ll have someone to pay for your financial loss. In addition to those mentioned above, you also have an option to customize your auto insurance with additional covers like electrical or non-electrical item fitted in the car, CNG/LPG kit fitted or nay other. There are many insurance schemes, comprehensive cover, third party insurance, insurance online service and much more.

Buying a car isn’t enough; you should also have an insurance coverage to protect you and your car against any damage. It’s easy to find the best yet affordable insurance rates. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions of the contract in order to avoid complications that may arise at the time of claiming compensation.

Mercedes Vito “Van of the Year 2011″ award

Vito gets the first van in New Zealand five stars in crash test

The Mercedes-Benz Vito has the price of “New Zealand Company Vehicle Van of  the Year 2011 “will receive. Strong competitor in the field, drove the Vito best rating in terms of security is a

Moreover, it was the Mercedes Vito depend thanks to the new chassis and the associated comfort his rivals. The Vito is the “Van of the Year” awards for the first van in New Zealand, also thumbed a five-star rating. The “Van of the Year ‘jury convinced comfort, efficiency and safety of a Mercedes van. For instance, gave the standard equipment with ESP and ABS, and with it eingegliedertem Full-size front airbags, the Vito an outstanding result in the Security category.
Mercedes Vito shines with economical engines

The new Euro 5 engines, the Vito could reduce fuel consumption and also significantly in-engine measures and the standard particulate emissions. The Vito 113 CDI with 100 kW, for example, achieved depending on the variant of a combined fuel consumption from 6.9 l/100 km (182 g / km CO2). The Mercedes vans comes up with a wide range of engines from 70 kW to 165 kW. The different models Vito panel van, Mixto, combination and the Special Editions Vito Vito shuttle crew and meet all individual customer requirements.
Vito Shuttle impressed the jury

Mercedes Vito 113 CDI shuttle between the judges rated the commercial “Vans” -Vito Viano and comfortable one. An extensive and luxurious interior space allows up to eight passengers expressed a pleasant journey. The editors of “Company Vehicle and Executive Cars” praised the special model in the highest terms, this is “the feeling of driving a car rather than a Transporter” and ended the speech with “Mercedes-Benz vans lifts to a new level.”

Opel’s Russelsheim plant celebrates production record

180 900 Opel cars rolled off the assembly

The year 2011 was built with the Opel plant in Rüsselsheim 180 900 Insignia, Astra and Buick Regal was a record year. 2010, there were 177 500 Vehicles off the production line at Opel’s main plant rolled. Also  The Opel Insignia was awarded as a quality winner.

Went this year in Opel’s Rüsselsheim plant Insignia 91 400 from the tape. In addition, Opel produced 58 600 new cars from Opel Insignia Sports Tourer Type, 12,600 18 300 Buick Regal and Opel Astra. Well into next year, the Hessian staff is confident because the order books are currently filled gratifying. The crew has done well in the factory during the production launch of the Astra five-door model. Although the maximum capacity of sixty cars per hour had been, with the introduction of the new model, which is mounted on the same production line, will not deviate from the plan: On 26 August went to mass production.
Opel cars are to be reliable used car

The Director of Opel’s Rüsselsheim plant, Axel slices excited about the awards, the outstanding quality of the manufactured exclusively in Rüsselsheim flagship Opel Insignia awarded in 2011. The DEKRA Faults Report 2011, the Insignia could be the best in the whole of 570 cars graded to master. The results from GTÜ used car report paint a similar picture. In more than five million inspections of 240 models aged between one and three years from the average of the Insignia as best quality automobile.
Strengthen the Opel Rüsselsheim plant

What the Opel cars makes it so reliable, Axel brings slices of Opel Rüsselsheim plant to the point: “The latest production, together with the great skill and rich experience of Opel’s teams ensure a level of quality with which we need fear no comparison.”

Basic Transmission and Suspension Car Repairs Tips

You might think car repairs are complicated business, best relegated to professionals. Of course you’d think so, if you’re not particularly technically inclined. However, there are plenty of investigations and lightweight repairs you can take on yourself. Take advantage of a warm day as the cold season approaches and make sure your car is in tip-top shape, ready to brave the cold of winter, the snow, the black ice and all the other wintry phenomena. You don’t have to be a mechanic to handle the operations we describe below. You simply need a basic technological vocabulary, a good eye for detail, a bit of focus and some thoroughness, to make sure everything is in good working order.

Automatic Transmissions

Most people who think they don’t know the first thing about car repairs will fly off into a fit of panic or a frenzy at the mere sound of the word “transmission”. In reality, this much-dreaded piece of mechanical bits is not that daunting. Neither is making sure it’s working properly. First off, you need to know what it does—it helps you switch gears. Then, it’s essential you know what it’s made up of. The transmission comprises a cone shaped metal case called the bell housing, several gears (main gears and planetary gears), transmission fluid and a transmission filter that keeps the entire contraption clean. Transmissions can either not work smoothly or not work at all. The most basic troubleshooting steps you should take in either of those cases is to check for leaks, make sure the filter isn’t clogged and see if the fluid level is correct. If the issue seems to be more complex than this, it might be time to rebuild the entire mechanism. This is the kind of thing you should always see a professional for.

The Suspension System

The main function of the suspension system is to make sure your ride is smooth and stable. As you use your vehicle, it is only natural that the parts that make up the suspension system will become worn out. On occasion, if the damage is major enough, they will even break. At this point, you might panic and rush over to the nearest mechanic for some emergency car repairs. Don’t dive in head first! Make sure the problem isn’t being caused by loose nuts and bolts inside the system. Once you’ve gotten that cleared off the list of potential issues, investigate your particular problem. It might be that your car seems to be ‘pulling’ to one side, or that the wheels seem to wiggle back and forth as you drive. Alternatively, does your car bounce over bumps? Does the steering wheel seem to slip through your fingers at turns? Check the pressure on your tires and make sure they aren’t too worn out. Check the power steering fluid and add any required quantity. Does the steering belt feel loose or worn out? Tighten it or replace it, as need may be. Inside the steering system itself, there are several problem areas: the steering pump, a leaking steering rack, broken steering mounts or a sticking break calliper. Before you hand in your keys to a potentially expensive technician, make sure you’ve crossed off all these issues on your suspension system checklist.