With Miev, The Future Is Today—Part 2

If you want to try comparing both of the G-Wiz and the i MiEV, you would see there are some significance advantages that this Mitsubishi car has. Here are some examples about it. There’s room for four adults and a decent boot is another vital plus over the G-Wiz. Handling is surprisingly assured despite it being tall and narrow, although having no engine noise takes some getting used to! The best aspect though is that despite only housing 67 horses, the i MiEV has no trouble keeping up with traffic thanks to it having about the same weight as a supermodel. Even when you’re approaching the 87mph top speed on the motorway, you don’t feel exposed as you would in the G-Wiz, where even dual carriageways are a no go area.

So, the fact that the i MiEV is a lot better than the G-Wiz can not be ignored. But of course, you need to compare this electric car with the common cars too. The really crucial fact is the battery charge. Yep, all electric cars fall foul of the reality that you cannot go anywhere near the distance an internal combustion engine will allow you and the i MiEV is no different. Mitsubishi say it’ll cover 100 miles between charges but on a cold, frosty day in Britain you’d be looking at 50 miles tops.

It’s always best if you try to measure how much money you will spent by using this car for daily use. Unlike the common cars, there are no fuel costs. But of course, there are electricity costs. Mitsubishi estimate an electricity cost of £45 per 10,000 miles, in contrast to the £750 per year spent fuelling an average family hatchback. The lack of emissions also mean road tax and the congestion charge (if you’re in London) are worries of the past as it’s exempt from them all.

January 18th, 2010 by admin in Mitsubishi | Comment (1)

With Miev, The Future Is Today—Part 1

Mitsubishi is known for producing great cars such as the Mitsubishi Shogun and the Lancer Evolution range, but they wouldn’t stop there. It’s a known market rules that innovation is the most important factor to keep the existence of a company. The i MiEV, the new car is small, not aggressively styled, and is battery powered. Have Mitsubishi lost their marbles? The answer is not at all. Despite the car looking like a toy car, the engineering behind it is anything but child’s play.

Some people predicting that cars in the future are using water power or battery power. By making vehicle with this future technology, Mitsubishi is comes forward with high confidence. Mitsubishi have been quietly working on battery powered cars since the mid nineties, and the i MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) is the fruits of their labour. Even the smallest details appear to have been meticulously designed, with passenger space unimpaired with the batteries underneath the floor (where the fuel tank would normally live) and the motor itself under the rear seats.

The i MiEV advantages is not just about using battery power, but this car wouldn’t become a heavy burden when it comes to tax paying time. The insurance for this particular car is relatively cheaper too than the insurance for the other cars. The i MiEV has been built to comply with the strictest emissions regulations on earth - the Japanese K-car guidelines. The i MiEV is less than 4ft 10in wide (a full 10inches narrower than a Fiesta) and looks even narrower due to its lofty styling. Crucially it’s a million miles better than the G-Wiz which will be the Mitsubishi dealer’s main rival when looking to clinch a sale.

January 11th, 2010 by admin in Mitsubishi | Comment (1)

Choosing the Car Covers That Fit Your Needs

With the advance of technology, car covers these days are made of many kind of materials and available in many kind of designs too. It’s always best if you choose the type that suits your life style to provide optimal function. Basically, there are three types of car covers that you can choose. They are water proof, water resistant and non water resistant. You will have to decide which one that will work best for your situation.

If you driving in a country that has a tropic climate and has heavy rain a lot, you should consider using the waterproof cover to protect your vehicle. The waterproof type of cover is usually made of plastic film or plastic coated fabric. These types of covers will keep the rain off of your vehicle. However, the downside to this type is that it can trap condensation between the cover and your vehicle. The moisture that is trapped can attack the car’s finish and cause more damage than if you had left the car uncovered.

If you driving for routine around your city that has a medium rate of rainy weathers, then you may want the water resistant car covers for your precious vehicle. Compared to the waterproof type, the water resistant car covers are more breathable. These types of covers repel most of the water and also allow air to circulate which prevents condensation. Car covers that are made of cotton or a blend of cotton and polyester are available in a flannel style. These types of covers are not usually waterproof and should not be used outside for long periods of time.

January 4th, 2010 by admin in Tips and Trick | No Comments

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

The rally racing is a very exciting sports event to watch, but it will be more exciting if you have one of these cars. One of the best options is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. For years the Evo and its arch rival the Subaru Impreza slugged it out on the rally circuits before resuming round two on the public roads. In recent years the Mitsubishi/Subaru battle has moved firmly into Mitsubishi’s favour with Subaru’s stylists’ seemingly going blind judging by the exceedingly ugly cars it’s produced.

Well, maybe it seems so harsh to say that the style of Subaru Impreza is ugly. But still, its common people opinion. For racing car enthusiasts, style and performance are not something can be separated. Mitsubishi on the other hand has toned down (ever so slightly) its aggressive styling, made the Evolution one of the best handling cars money can buy and then stuck a price tag on it that undercuts anything that could rival it by at least £40,000.

It’s a known fact that racing car always comes with a high price. It’s still reasonable, because it comes with a high class performance and modern style. So, if you racing car enthusiasts and has £37,999 spare, you should consider purchasing this one. Yes it’s not cheap initially but when you’re beating Ferrari’s with the wife in the front, two kids in the back and you’re shopping in the boot having paid at least £70,000 less than Ferrari, well you get the idea. Besides, with the credit crunch you can hope the prices will plummet on used versions.

December 28th, 2009 by admin in Mitsubishi | Comment (1)

The Car Subwoofer (Part Two)

Some people said, before you purchase something, it’s best that you get some knowledge about it first. In case of the car subwoofers, here is a little history for you. Compact discs and cassettes added further technological excellence to the subwoofers during the 1980s. DVDs arrived in the 1990s and with them came up the LFE or low frequency channels. That was the time when the subwoofers started gaining popularity for home videos and car stereos. It turned out to be the universally accepted sound reinforcement system by the time the new millennium arrived on the scene.

Because of subwoofers get more and more demand in the market, the subwoofers manufacturers should compete tightly. They were racing on making innovation and applying advanced technology on their product. For example, the subwoofers use large-roll surrounds nowadays, polypropylene cones as well as progressive spiders in them. In result they have gained optimal control of the sound system and made the bash sound effects free from distortions and also prevents sound from breaking down while delivered.

The quality of subwoofer usually valued for its output sounds and durability. Even a subwoofer can produce a great sound, it doesn’t really do much good if it’s get broken immediately. That’s why the manufacturer usually applying the progressive spider which increased force with the cone travel approaching its limits. In result the subwoofer gains much greater durability. Large roll surroundings help the cone edge maximum suspension eliminating any rattling that travels up the edge. Polypropylene cone is stiff despite being lightweight and thus provides an excellent balance of efficiency with power handling.

December 21st, 2009 by admin in Car Accessories | No Comments

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