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February 8, 2010

Nissan Auto Parts: the Embodiment of the Great Nissan Philosophy

Filed under: Nissan — Tags: — ewwink @ 12:49 pm


“Love car, love people, love life.” This has been Nissan’s guiding principle in carving out its niche in the automotive industry. With its dedication to the people as well as its zest for everything that life has to offer, Nissan has manifested such values in designing superior cars that are tailor-made to the needs of the public. Today, Nissan vehicles are lauded for its main attributes of being reasonably priced, highly reliable, and technologically advanced.

Contrary to popular belief among car consumers that Nissan is a relatively new player in the industry, Nissan actually traces its origins back to as early as 1911. The brand recognition may only seem recent, as it previously operated under different names and in a foreign country, unlike the typical pioneering American and European automakers. Originating in Japan, Nissan was initially called as the “Kwaishinsha Motorcar Works,” then “Kwaishinsha Motorcar Co.”, and again renamed “DAT Motorcar Company.” Further corporate mergers triggered another set of name alterations from “DAT Automobile Manufacturing Co. Limited” to “Jidosha-Seizo Co. Limited.” The term ‘Nissan’ only came into the company’s history in 1934 through the Nissan Motor Company. Fickle as though Nissan may appear in terms of company name, there is nothing inconsistent in its vision to provide quality cars to the market. Intent to excel in its craft, Nissan even partnered with a European corporation to gain access to automobile and engine designs. With much engineering genius, it was in the 1950s that Nissan found itself entering American soil with its unique Datsun sedans and compact trucks. Since then, Nissan never looked back.

At present, Nissan already has numerous high-powered vehicles tucked under its belt. It has fully exercised its expertise in creating a range of trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, economical cars, and luxury sedans. Its popular trucks are the Nissan Titan and Nissan Frontier. Its line of SUVs and minivans, on the other hand, include the Nissan Quest, Pathfinder, Armada, and Murano. In addition, the car lineup boasts of the Nissan Sentra, Maxima, and Altima, to name a few. Nissan also offers a range of world-class luxury sedans under the Infiniti badge.

However, more than its top-of-the-line vehicles, Nissan has elevated its capabilities to new heights with its continuous clientèle assistance through the availability of Nissan auto parts. Each of these Nissan auto parts is stamped with the innovative and powerful performance intended for the vehicle’s smooth running. Nissan auto parts can be categorized for specific Nissan models such as the Nissan Pathfinder parts or Nissan Altima parts. These can also be available in both individual and general kinds, such as the Nissan fenders, spoilers, fuel tanks, alternators, condensers, coolant tanks, and a long list of other parts. The Nissan engine parts, for instance, are considered industry marvels. The VQ35DE, Nissan’s all aluminum 3.5L V6 engine, is remarkably good for 245 horsepower at 5,800 rpm. Nissan’s continuously variable transmission (CVT), dubbed as the Xtronic, is specifically designed to handle the power of the VQ35DE. With all these things considered, Nissan is indeed a brand that reeks of style, innovation, and consumer commitment. It does not just rely on tried-and-tested products, but continuously engineers superior Nissan auto parts that provide the car’s maximum performance.

February 7, 2010

How to Steal a Car in Seconds

Filed under: Auto Shows — Tags: — ewwink @ 10:35 pm


Thieves are becoming quicker, savvier, and more advanced. Vehicles, which are equipped with computer-based security system, keyless entry and ignition systems, can now be stolen in just a few seconds.

How do you steal a car in 15 seconds? Some thieves force the window of the car to have a good opening. The car door is later unlocked and locked. They then pop the hood, disconnect the battery and look for the ignition cable. If still, the method does not work, thieves have ample time to manipulate car alarm. The next thing the car owner knows is that his fancy car is nowhere to be found.

This manner of stealing a car is prevalent in Europe. Thieves further employ decrypting the 40-bit code sequence to unlock the car’s door, disengage security system and – transfer ownership. This is for the reason that the owner of the code becomes the owner of the car.

How do you steal a car in less than 15 seconds? To steal a keyless car, all it takes is the know-how on Basic Encryption 101. In the Johns Hopkins/RSA study, the authors simulated the car’s ignition system using a laptop. They made several scans in less than 1 second without the victim knowing. They use the laptop to try various combinations until the right combinations were yielded. Finally, they gained entrance to the car and started it.

Advanced Anti-theft system is a necessity. Nonetheless, they have to really serve their purpose. These days, OEM and aftermarket immobilizers are now integrated in Chrysler, Hyundai, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Ford accessories. Other cars with this safety feature are Dodge Neon, Lincoln Continental and Town Car, Plymouth Breeze, Toyota Landcruiser and 4Runner, Ford Windstar, Crown Victoria, and Contour, and the Mercury Marquis. Jeep Cherokee accessories and Nissan Pathfinder accessories also integrate sophisticated immobilizer systems.

The immobilizer contains a transponder. The latter also contains unalterable identification code. It works by employing radio frequency and signal powers.

As technology develops, thieves as well, become more and more advanced. Moreover, car owners clamor for cutting-edge ignition keys that no one or nothing can copy.

Subaru Justy Ready for Europe!

Filed under: Motor Sports — ewwink @ 10:17 pm


Japanese automaker Subaru now releases the details of its new model that will enter the super mini segment in the European market. Equipped with a wide range of features, high performance and fuel efficient powertrain, the Subaru’s super mini model called the Justy will roll out in European dealerships carrying a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of only 8,495 British Pounds.

The Subaru Justy super mini features a three-cylinder 1.0 litre twin-overhead camshaft petrol engine under its hood. This power unit is capable of pumping out 69.3 PS at 6,000 rpm and 69.3 lb ft of torque at 3,600 rpm, allowing the super mini to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 100 mph. The 1.0 litre engine offers an impressive fuel economy for consumers, as it achieves 64.2 mpg Extra Urban. In addition, the Subaru Justy’s engine offers very low harmful exhaust emissions of only 118 grams per kilometer. European consumers can also enjoy numerous benefits with this new super mini model like the five-year/60,000 mile warranty backed by five-years’ UK and European roadside assistance.

Lawrence Good, Subaru (UK) Limited Managing Director said: “Everyone is very enthusiastic about the new Justy as it is will appeal to environmentally-conscious motorists and those seeking ultra-low running costs. Subaru dealers enjoy strong customer loyalty and the new Justy gives them a much-needed entry-level car to sell to both existing customers and new prospects.”

On the other technical side, the new Subaru Justy is equipped with a European-tuned chassis including a long suspension-travel for a smooth ride. Anti-roll bars are also included to provide agile handling for the vehicle. These roll bars are located at the front and rear of the vehicle combined with firm damping. The front suspensions are made of MacPherson struts while the rear suspension features a torsion bar with separate coil springs. Other technical feats and systems include power steering, advanced braking system featuring anti-lock ventilated front discs, rear drums (ABS), and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). This optimises the braking force according to the weight distribution of passengers and luggage.

Other highlights of the Subaru Justy include driver and passenger front and rear curtain airbags, side and front and rear curtain airbags, alloy wheels, air-conditioning, four electric windows, reversing sensors, remote central-locking with alarm and ISOFIX child seat mountings, and 225 litres of luggage space. This model is also equipped with antenna (like Acura car antenna) for radio/CD player.

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