Angel eyes (or crown rings as BMW calls them) are a very distinguishable feature on 21st century BMWs. Angel eyes are simply a fiber optic that surrounds the headlight projector or reflector housing that is fed with a light at the beginning of the system. This revolutionary guy of lightweight styling was unheard of at the time and completely changed the game for the better. While these lights were originally used as nighttime running lights with the headlights, they became the standard daytime running lights on newer BMW models. These crown rings not only serve a functional purpose, they are also visually appealing and give BMW vehicles their unmistakable appearance.

Angel eyes were first introduced to the BMW 5-series platform starting with the E39 in 2001. The first variants weren’t that bright compared to current standards, but when they were first introduced, it was quite a feat. amazing. The original lights were powered by an incandescent halogen bulb. Due to the success of the E39, BMW began to include its angel eyes in all of its newer BMW models; this includes E82 / E87 1-Series, E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 3-Series, E60 / F10 5-Series, E63 / E64 / F12 / F13 6-Series, E38 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E68 / F01 / F02 Series 7 and much more. The original function of the angel eyes was used as parking lights or city lights, so they were only on when the headlights were on at night. However, starting with the LCI facelift of many of BMW’s models, the rings were also standard daytime running lights.

The original method of light production was to use an incandescent filament halogen bulb, but on newer BMW 3-series models, the crown rings are illuminated with LED lights. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are noticeably brighter than their incandescent counterparts. They are also much more reliable and can outlast the car in terms of operational use. Brighter lights equate to increased safety because they allow other drivers on the road to see you more easily in less than pleasant weather and lighting conditions. LED angel eyes are also better at producing lower emissions thanks to their low power consumption, making it a more environmentally friendly technology as well as being bright. As lighting technology advances, BMW may even begin to use laser technology to illuminate the rings to make them brighter, but for now this is the current and latest trend in automotive lighting.

It has only been 12 years since the introduction of BMW crown rings, but progress has been made within that span of time and continues today. Technology in general has been growing at an exponential rate and there are no signs of slowing down in the future, so only time will tell what the newest lighting technology will be. BMW definitely found its trademark look in these crown rings and has definitely stuck with them because when you imagine a BMW driving towards you, all you see are those infamous rings of light.

Mercedes-Benz looks to start 2012 with a bang. They have decided to broaden their horizons and look all together towards a new target market. In doing so, Mercedes will unveil its new A-Class concept. At first glance, the consumer will react with how radical the changes are. Unlike any other Mercedes class currently on the market, the new design is absolutely unique in comparison.

The exterior of the A-Class will be comprised of a more pronounced nose section, a lower roof line and a host of elegant details. This radical look combined with a new interior styling and mechanical design hopes to catch the eye of the young urban professional market of 30-something singles with a small family.

The image of Mercedes is embedded in the minds of consumers, so this makeover will not be easy. The hope that this introduction of the Class A will serve as an initial step to meet the changing needs of consumers. Never before has Mercedes targeted young professionals, as these people would normally have to wait until they achieve some financial stability before they can buy a Mercedes. The new A-Class will certainly change that perception.

This new A-Class concept provides the consumer with a new era of compact class at Mercedes-Benz. This front-wheel drive model is powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine from the new M270 series. It was designed for cross installation and thanks to direct injection and turbocharging, it offers high performance along with minimal emissions and fuel consumption. The Concept A-Class is equipped with the two-liter variant of the new engine, which develops 210 hp. This blue efficiency engine is mated to Mercedes-Benz’s new dual-clutch transmission.

Included in this major design change, the A-Class has also embraced the heavily sculpted surface treatment and other elements seen in a lot of recent Mercedes concepts, including last year’s well-received F800 styling.

These new main features include a soft nose treatment with an oval-shaped grille like that of the top-end SLS AMG. The look is completed by an oversized version of the Mercedes three-pointed star, distinctively shaped headlights with complex LED internal graphics, deep lines running down the flanks, a high waistband, shallow side windows, horizontal taillights and a rear door angled.

In addition to its striking new look and stylish interior, the A-Class is packed with new technology. Mercedes will be the first in the compact series to deactivate a radar-based collision avoidance system and adaptive braking technology. This system will audibly and visually warn drivers of potential collisions while preparing the brakes for a sudden stop.

Mercedes plans to base up to five models on its new MFA platform. Three- and five-door hatchbacks are included as shown by the Concept A; a multi-purpose five-door vehicle to replace the current B-class; a four-door sedan to compete with the Volkswagen Jetta and ready to replace the discontinued CLC, and a five-door station wagon.

Inspired by its new A-Class concept, Mercedes-Benz seeks to go head-to-head with Audi’s A3 as the first car for the young urban professional. Without a doubt, the A-Class will change the perception of Mercedes-Benz and will conquer the car market.

With only five football games remaining from the 2014-15 Championship regular season in England, the identity of its winners and runners-up remains unknown.

This is in stark contrast to last year, which almost looked like a season-long victory parade for Leicester, who won the title with an impressive 102 points. Burnley headed home behind them, a comfortable eight points ahead of closest rivals Derby. Only the battle for sixth and last place in the play-offs sparked any cause for excitement as Brighton edged out Reading on the final day with a late winner at Nottingham Forest.

This time around, an impressive octet of teams each have a mathematical chance of landing an automatic promotion spot, from current leader Bournemouth (77 points) to eighth Ipswich (68). While the two winners are more likely to come from the current top four, who have led a four-point gap to the stuttering Derby in fifth, the timid demeanor of the tabletop players throughout the season illustrates that no team is more vulnerable than when you are in front.
In fact, the division’s leadership has changed hands an incredible twenty times; Of the current top six, only the Lobos in sixth place have not sat at the top of the table at any time. Add in Nottingham Forest, which set the pace for the start of the season, which was ranked first twice, over a total of 38 days, and one would be forgiven for imagining the Championship trophy covered in butter, so difficult has it turned out to stay in pole position.

Yet Bournemouth will hope to do just that when they hit the home straight, having found their way to the top seven times, and then falling out of position no fewer than six. His dominance from mid-December to early February will prove to be the longest residency of any team this season, with a total of 59 days of his top-of-the-table tally now reaching triple digits. Derby has accumulated the second-highest total, with 56 days of leadership divided into three periods. However, a recent seven-game winless streak appears to have put an end to his hopes of snapping a top two spot. While the wool-dyed believers (Rams) still hope to make up a five-point deficit to second place (76 points), realistically Steve McClaren’s team will aim to secure a play-off spot, in between. fierce competition from the three teams around them: Fit Wolves (71 points); the dangerous Brentford (70) and the tough Ipswich. (It remains to be seen if fans can bear the possibility of the same heartbreak they experienced at last year’s Wembley final.)

Norwich led the pack twice early in the season, until an unremarkable lengthy period saw a coach change, leading to a staggering resurgence under incoming Alex Neil, a relatively inexperienced (and unusually youthful) option for manage a club with such high expectations. However, what Neil lacks in management hours, he arguably makes up for in success, having led his Hamilton team to the top flight in Scotland last year, and then briefly to the top in his first. season there. Having found their way to second place after a ten win streak in thirteen games, their relatively straightforward remaining matches can help ensure that the Canaries return to the Premier League the first moment they ask.

Rounding out the top four are Watford (76 points) and Middlesbrough (75), who met on Easter Monday in a match that saw the latter defeated 0-2 and simultaneously deposed from top. In fact, these two teams, of all the contestants, have shown to have the most unstable control of the first place, having held it four times, without having managed to settle down and feel comfortable. Middlesbrough’s day count in the first numbers only thirteen; Watford is even less, only ten.

So with only five match days remaining, what more drama can we expect? And who will emerge triumphant? It is certainly difficult to see beyond Bournemouth’s brilliant and successful football brand, as long as they continue to “play the game, not the occasion” and do not experience the kind of nervousness one might forgive from a team on the brink of the game. Grace. the top flight for the first time in its history. Their recent comeback against Birmingham, in which they canceled a worrisome two-goal deficit to prevail with ease, suggests that they may finally be ready to take the bull by the horns. Mimicking Norwich, the Cherries have an eminently winnable set of games to match, putting their fate in their own hands.

Wolverhampton’s charge at the end of the season (four wins in a row at the moment) may convince many that they are ready to storm the play-offs, provided they are not reviewed by another jaw-dropping push from Brentford, the surprise package from this year. Despite Bakary Sako’s enduring class, and the scoring momentum provided by New Years signing Benik Afobe, perhaps the Wolves still lack the all-round quality that would surely be needed to defeat a Middlesbrough or Derby in two games; in fact, most would agree that the cunning and experience on both sides are likely to serve them well when the playing field is level and four teams start anew in pursuit of that final promotion spot. However, don’t rule out Watford, whose three-pronged striking force has been as lethal on many occasions as his defense has looked suspicious.

The advice of this expert?
Bournemouth and Norwich, with Derby to make up for last year’s Wembley woes for the second time.

May the best teams win!

Jeep has established itself in the field of off-road vehicle performance. But now it seeks to appeal to a broader market to cover young enthusiasts. He is determined to capture the needs of both young and old using the charisma of the new Wrangler.

However, by expanding the automaker’s target market, some Jeep purists are expressing their disagreement. They think the brand has become too soft than expected. “Everyone is concerned that Jeep will lose its name,” said Cefali, vice president of the Great Lakes Four-Wheel Drive Association and also a Jeep consumer. “I would hate to see that Jeep is not in the foreground of the off-roader.”

The Jeep Wrangler, the successor to the WWII Jeep, is a small sport utility vehicle that debuted in 1987. It was first updated in 1997. The next modification occurred in 2007 and the last one is for this model year. The new Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a number of new features including power windows and door locks. In the automaker’s 65-year history, this is the first time it has offered such features.

“It seems they are coming out with some things that are not really off-road capable,” added Cefali. Such sentiment is why it was crucial to talk to Jeep purists when the new Wrangler was just a sketch, said Jeff Bell, vice president of Jeep, a division of DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler Group. He added that with competition from newer brands like the Hummer and rugged midsize SUVs like the Nissan Xterra, a modern Wrangler had to be built. But the looks and features wouldn’t offend four-wheel loyalists.

The Jeep Wrangler now comes with a flip-up windshield and removable and convertible tops. The exterior of the new Wrangler was designed with its heritage in mind, said Trevor Creed, Chrysler’s senior vice president of design. Kerry Ann Griffith, a Wrangler fanatic, is happy to learn that the electrical features aren’t stopping hardcore Jeep fans from removing the doors for summer adventures. “I don’t care what they do with the Jeep brand as long as they keep the traditional Wrangler,” said Griffith, who hits the trails at least once a month.

“Once people see the new Wrangler, they will be in awe of how it looks and what it can do,” said Tom LaSorda, Chrysler CEO.

Jeep sales rose 11.5 percent in 2005 and the automaker is eager to further ease sales with its new Compass, Liberty Diesel and seven-passenger Commander. “That’s a big thumbs up for you to be able to grow a Jeep,” said Bell.

The Jeep Compass is a crossover sport utility vehicle introduced for the 2007 model year at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The vehicle uses a 172 horsepower 2.4-liter GEMA I4 gasoline engine for the market. Australian and European. Now that the vehicle is being modified to cater to a larger market, it comes with many promises and surprises. The automaker said the vehicle is designed to offer more fun, utility, freedom and capability, as well as the potential for exceptional fuel economy and interior flexibility without compromising affordability. However, the automaker considered significant modifications, proven parts such as EBC brake rotors will remain on the model.

The automaker expects the 2007 Jeep Compass to be designed in urban style to attract new buyers in the compact SUV segment that is projected to double to 568,000 units in 2010 and triple to 814,000 by 2016 from 297,000 units in 2004. The Jeep Compass is designed to appeal to single women and newlywed professionals between the ages of 20 and 40. The automaker is also targeting an upper-tier demographic with a median income of $ 60,000.

The new Jeep Compass features the Jeep brand seven-slot grille, round headlamps and trapezoidal wheel openings, and a new silhouette featuring a steeply sloped windshield. Side curtain airbags are standard and it is equipped with the new 172-horsepower 2.4-liter worldwide engine produced by Chrysler, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co.

The Jeep Liberty Diesel, on the other hand, is a compact sport utility vehicle that features 2 new PowerTech engines, a 150 hp 2.4 L I4 and a 210 hp 3.7 L V6, a 2.8 L VM Motori turbodiesel engine that is available. in the CRD model. and disc brakes on all four wheels. In 2005, it took the title of best-selling compact sport utility vehicle.

The Jeep Commander, a 7-passenger midsize sport utility vehicle introduced in 2006, features 3 sunroofs, square sides, an upright windshield and very distinctive styling. It also offers a basic V6 engine with two optional V8s and a new Hemi. In Europe, the vehicle offers a Diesel engine developed by DaimlerChrysler with BlueTec technology.

According to Rebecca Lindland, an analyst at Global Insight Inc., Jeep needs to keep in touch with the changing tastes of buyers, particularly the younger generation. “A lot of the younger consumers on the market are premium-oriented,” Lindland said. “They are looking for premium brands, so a brand like Hummer is very attractive to them. What Jeep needs to do is become very attractive to that market. They are trying to expand the appeal of the brand as a whole without alienating the main buyers. They need to get younger buyers interested in Jeep. “

The competition between car brands is incessant. While Hyundai has close competition from Maruti, these brands have other rivals that tend to capture the more expensive car segments, Toyota and Honda. While you may not find a Toyota car released to compete with the Eon, you will certainly find it fighting for the space between mid-segment and upper-segment cars.

Every year there is much anticipation about what car brands are going to launch to tempt the Indian customer. Will the focus be on luxury features or on fuel efficiency and power? How well will these factors balance? The game of suspense and anticipation continues. As a new year looms, take a look at what Honda and Toyota have in store for the Indian market.

Upcoming Toyota launches in 2013

The focus of this car brand will be on mid-segment cars. From minivans to sports utility vehicles to mid-size sedans. This brand will stick with its well-chosen segments and provide its competitors with something to think about. With the Maruti Ertiga or Nissan Evalia creating the MPV segment in India, Toyota plans to capture some space in this segment with Toyota Avanza. Its appearance will be similar to that of Innova but will be shorter in length and width. It will also be priced at around 7 lakes. Toyota Rush will be a new-looking compact SUV for those who are bored with Innova. The Vios will try to fill the gap in the intermediate sedan segment between the Etios and the Altis. For the super luxury segment, the Lexus will be revamped and launched with international features and standards. This luxury segment car will be priced close to 20 lakes.

Honda Car Launch for 2013

Honda car launches for next year will reflect a change in strategies the company is implementing specifically for the Indian market. While some want to compete head-on, others want to capture falling market share. For Honda cars that have a high power rating and low fuel efficiency, the stress would be to capture the differential in gasoline and diesel prices. Therefore, Honda would launch the Brio diesel and the Honda City diesel to allow customers more options to have a powerful car that wouldn’t pinch the pocket so much. The Brio Sedan will also be launched, as well as the facelifts to be delivered to the Accord and CRV.

Comparing Honda and Toyota launches in 2013

No direct competition between the two brands is being planned, as their approach remains different for next year. While Toyota will focus primarily on the MPV and SUV segment, Honda will focus on increasing sales of its hatchbacks and making its cars more user-friendly to drive.

Jeep is a subsidiary car brand belonging to the Chrysler group. Because it is the oldest and best-known manufacturer of SUVs and SUVs on the planet, the word “Jeep” has become a common term describing sport utility and off-road vehicles.

The first Jeep and praying for the US military who needed a rugged and reliable car that could drive on all terrains and in all weather conditions. They needed an off-roader that could simply be transported around the globe and was easy to maintain, so the early Jeep models were the perfect solution to the wishes of the military. The first large-scale Jeep was the M715 that was used primarily in the Vietnam War.

The civilian models were derived from the army cars produced by Jeep in the 1950s and 1960s, thus maintaining their wonderful off-road capabilities. In truth, for several years, enthusiasts around the world who wanted a car to reach the highest peaks bought the only recalled cars ready to deliver such intense performance. Today Jeep sells several SUV models, among which the best known are the Wrangler, Commander, Compass and Patriot.

The model that brought Jeep world fame as it appeared to be a small, compact, simple, and fun-to-drive vehicle, it was ready to hit areas other cars could only wish for. Jeep began production of the Wrangle in 1987 and because it resembles the military Jeeps of the 1960s and 1970s, the world fell in love with this car.

The models produced between 1987 and 1995, the YJ series, offered great comfort for a pure off-road and was also available as a convertible model. Over the years, Jeep added more sophisticated features to its Wrangler models, including a roll cage that protects all cars, antilock brakes, and power steering.

The second generation Wrangler was produced between 1996 and 2006 and was more refined, offered more comfort and better road handling than the previous model.

The current generation Wrangler is larger than its forebears and offers stronger, more economical engines and is the most comfortable Wrangler yet. The Grand Cherokee is another Jeep success, as it was the company’s best-selling midsize SUV over the years.

Jeep wanted a larger model to hold more people and could offer more comfort than the Wrangler and in 1993 they released the first Grand Cherokee model. The Grand Cherokee is today in its third generation and, along with the Patriot and Commander models, offers the world’s most advanced 4×4 drive system (also known as).

To expand its car models, Jeep has launched two other car families, the Patriot and the Compass. Both the Jeep Patriot and Compass models were launched in 2007 and are delegates of the company’s intention to offer greener and more reliable cars. Jeep dealers have to face stiff competition in the SUV segment and with these new models they need to reposition themselves as the most successful SUV manufacturer on the planet.

When you have a truck with towing potential it seems like you are calling every time someone is moving, when someone’s kids need a trailer for camping and of course you wish you could use it to pull your own trailer, boat, caravan , etc. But are you really using your vehicle’s hitch to its full potential?

Determining the towing capacity of your vehicle

Surprisingly, perhaps for some, there is more to trailer accessory choice than one might believe. So if you plan to invest in a trailer hitch, take some time to determine what type you need and why it will benefit you. After all, with multiple kinds of hitches, as well as those designed for specific types of vehicle designs, knowing what kind of trailer and hitches to buy can save you time and money. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Class 1 – This is designed to tow items weighing between 2,000 LBs GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) and 200 LBs TW (Trailer Tongue Weight). It is suitable for subcompact and compact cars, mid-size cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and minivans, and full-size cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and pickup trucks.

2. Class 2 – Designed for 3500 LB GTW to 300 LB TW and can be used with midsize cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans, and large cars, trucks, SUVs and pickup trucks.

3. Class 3 – This type of trailer hitch will work for items weighing between 5,000 LB GTW and 500 LB TW and is best used with mid-size pickup trucks, SUVs, and mini vans, and large cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and pickup trucks.

4. Class 4 – Designed for use in vehicles weighing between 9,000 LB GTW and 900 LB TW and should only be used with full-size cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and pickup trucks.

As a final point, not with regard to accessories and trailer hitches, it is recommended that when choosing a trailer hitch, it should match the towing capacity of your vehicle. While you may not need the additional capacity at the time of purchase, you never know when you will need a hitch that is equipped to handle the additional weight.

If “buying a trailer attachment or hitch” is on your To Do List, be sure to make an informed decision rather than a uniform decision. Talk to a local auto parts dealer or dealer, as well as others who have already made the same purchase, and learn about your options. Then get ready to have fun and work with ease. Before you know it, you’ll be ready for all kinds of towing adventures.

Retro marketing is about using the past to sell the present. The new Beetle, the reintroduction of the Wispa bar, Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, and the latest Olympus E-P1 retro-style digital camera are examples of successful retro marketing.

Successful retro marketing is more than nostalgia. It’s about getting a new following for an old-style product. Wispa bar was reborn from an internet campaign to get it back. Retro cars have their own band of young buyers, interested in the retro image, but wanting a modern car.

It is too early to tell if the Olympus E-P1, based on the original Olympus Pen series, will succeed. It has the ingredients to make it a modern cult object. The original Olympus Pen was a small but advanced camera, the new Pen is the same. Its retro style seems perfect; It has the serious look of a top camera from the sixties. The history of the retro brand is also right. Olympus cameras of the 1960s and 1970s were compact and innovative, setting new standards in design. The new Pen is pushing the limits too: the flexibility of an SLR, combined with the convenience of a compact in a retro package.

Success in retro marketing must be built on a strong and credible brand story. It must be more than superficial and must be pursued with conviction. Retro should also appeal to young people. Older customers don’t usually buy the retro story.

The Jaguar X-Type and S-type saloons were an attempt to go retro for the more mature business car market. Both have now been abandoned by Jaguar. The automotive press did not like either car in particular. They chided his retro style as “old-fashioned.” Go! that’s the point, right? However, I think the main reason for its poor comparative performance was that Jaguar was a bit shy about retro styling. Recent facelifts downplayed it. If you want to go retro, it has to be deliberate and thorough.

The new Mini, Fiat 500 and Beetle have their own following. Of the three cars, I think the Fiat 500 has most faithfully captured the look and feel of the original. However, it is clearly a different car, larger with substantially more power and with all the modern conveniences. They are probably targeting the same type of buyer as the young equivalent trendsetters in their sixties. Those shoppers have more money to spend and want something with character, but more than the most basic form of transportation.

Wispa was a reissue of a Cadbury chocolate bar from the 1980s. Cadbury’s left Wispa after a brand reorganization, but a successful internet campaign showed that there was still a market for it. Wispa’s sales had plummeted, but as a retro product it has a new following and Cadbury’s will soon revive Wispa Gold, a bar from the 90s.

Then there are the retro products that never went away. Ray-Ban Flyers were all the rage in the 1950s and 1960s, and were rediscovered in the 1980s. They continue to sell well today. His pedigree is impeccable. Designed for US pilots and popular with the US military: General Douglas MacArthur liberated the Philippines with a pair; you can’t be more authentic.

Nostalgia has always been a strong sales pitch, but clearly any old product won’t do. The period has to be right and the story has to be authentic. Has retro had its day? The answer is clearly no. Like Rock’n’Roll, retro is here to stay.

Anyone remotely familiar with hybrid vehicles is aware that even with the many benefits they provide, there are some potential drawbacks that need to be considered. One of these drawbacks, according to mechanics and consumers, appears to be in the longevity, power, and great gas mileage of the battery over time. The downsides do not affect all consumers or all hybrids on the road, and there are many. Current reports estimate about two million gas-electric and diesel-electric hybrid vehicles on the road in 2013 and the EIA estimates that in 2011 there were nearly 11 million alternative fuel vehicles in the United States. With so many hybrids driven, there are likely to be some battery problems and most have to do with loss of power and fuel consumption.

Most consumers are willing to take risks, and many warranties have extended battery coverage to 100,000 in many cases. Most batteries will last well beyond those estimates and can continue to function like new. But there are some batteries that, even after this amount of life, just need some life to be breathed into them. However, if a hybrid car experiences battery failure outside of its warranty, the owner is alone when it comes to battery replacement. Consumers unfamiliar with the hybrid battery conditioning option may be in awe of current hybrid battery prices, some of which are over $ 4,000. Dr. Mark Quarto and his Automotive Research and Design team have developed technology that can restore a hybrid battery to more than 95% of its original performance.

The technology sounds pretty awesome, but the question remains: does it work? Many consumers are eager to save thousands of dollars by retrofitting hybrid batteries instead of replacing their old battery. Not only are the financial savings apparent, but many hybrid owners are eager to enjoy the environmental benefits of this unique technology, as it was one of the original factors why they bought a hybrid in the first place. Dr. Mark Quarto is an expert in hybrid battery conditioning and claims that his proprietary technology will change the hybrid industry. Its familiarity with nickel metal hydride, lithium technologies, and history of hybrid development make for some very interesting and research-based findings.

If you notice that your hybrid has less power than ever, or that its fuel efficiency is well below its normal range, your battery capacity may be undergoing some kind of failure or deterioration. How does a hybrid battery lose performance capacity? There are two systems that can affect the acceleration of your hybrid. Of course, when it comes to traditional cars, you only have a powertrain made up of the gasoline-powered engine. With a hybrid, you have the gasoline engine and then you have an electric powertrain or traction. The two of you must work together to make your hybrid what it is. There are times when the hybrid battery can be low power and low power. When the acceleration process begins, the hybrid requires that electric traction system for the vehicle to function. If that battery pack doesn’t provide the proper amount of power, you might feel like the hybrid is hesitant or seems slower than usual. If you can identify the cause or work with a specialized auto repair shop to find solutions for acceleration or battery drain problems, your hybrid can last for many years.

That is why battery conditioning is gaining so much popularity. Hybrid owners can immediately enjoy the performance of their vehicle again. Hybrid battery conditioning is straightforward and costs a fraction of the cost of a new battery. This alone is what consumers are most excited about, and for good reason. There are thousands of old hybrid batteries filling landfills across the country. To make a difference to the environment, as most hybrid drivers want to do, hybrid battery conditioning can help remove waste from landfills.

At an average cost of $ 4,000 to $ 4,500, this is a significant investment that essentially eliminates the reason to buy a hybrid vehicle. Hybrid vehicles tend to be a bit more expensive up front, but they are not necessarily more expensive to maintain over their useful life, unless you need to replace the battery after the warranty ends. Hybrid battery conditioning eliminates this inconvenience by costing less and giving your vehicle more life. Because the hybrid battery is an integral part of the vehicle’s operation, it is often compared to the vehicle’s transmission. Most hybrid batteries do not need to be replaced. In fact, 60-80% of hybrid batteries that were bought new did not have to be replaced when they were not working well (when they were under warranty or not).

However, the battery system is much more complex. The hybrid battery is not an entity, but a battery module pack. The battery is what powers the vehicle. Without this battery pack, a hybrid driver cannot get the power or fuel efficiency they claim. The Toyota Prius battery, for example, consists of 28 individual modules and when there is a problem with the battery, it is most likely due to one of the modules, not all. Each of the 28 modules has its own state of health and at any given time they may be in a different state. Over time, the worst battery modules in that pack end up triggering a diagnostic code and that can sometimes force a dealer or repair shop to replace the battery. However, it may be that one or two of the modules need to be replaced and not the entire pack or battery could be out of balance or low on capacity. Low capacity is where battery conditioning comes in and is very common. Conditioning means that the pack is cycled (the top load drops to zero and then returns to 100%). This is good for the battery pack and cells, but it can also help diagnose any problems with the pack.

All in all, hybrid battery replacement is one of the most critical issues hybrid controllers face. With hybrid battery conditioning as effective and efficient as it is, drivers have another option to extend the life of their hybrid and support a cleaner environment. Reconditioning a battery has been found to add approximately six years to the vehicle for a quarter of the price of replacing the entire battery pack. It has been shown to improve fuel efficiency and increase horsepower, and has been highly recommended by consumers around the world. It’s worth a try? Absolutely. When stores can guarantee the advantages mentioned above, it is worth it.

CarMD can be used for a number of reasons. You can determine why the Check Engine light is on. You may want to check for potential problems before going on a long road trip. Or maybe you live in a state where they test state emissions “smog”. You can use it to check your vehicle before taking it for testing. If you’re looking for a used car to buy, you can use CarMD to check for potential problems before you buy. CarMD can be taken to the car dealership and a diagnostic test can be quickly performed on the used car. Even if the vehicle has been tampered with, a vehicle’s computer stores codes even if the Check Engine light wiring has been disconnected. CarMD will access these codes and display a red LED if any are present. Also, if the vendor has recently cleared the computer’s memory, the CarMD tool will indicate a possible problem with a yellow LED. You can be sure that you will be able to determine the condition of the vehicle before making a purchase.

On Board Diagnostics (OBD) is a universal program installed in a vehicle’s computer system. It is part of the mandate of the US government to help automakers reduce emissions from their vehicles. It is designed to detect faults, set a diagnostic code (DTC), and turn on the Check Engine light when there is a problem. All 1996 or newer cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans made or used in the US have the most advanced OBD, called the Second Generation On-Board Diagnostic Program (OBD2).

Many vehicles that were manufactured in the 1980s and early 1990s use OBD1 technology. It is the predecessor of the current Second Generation Diagnostic Program (OBD2). Some vehicles built in 1994 and 1995 use OBD1 and others use OBD2 systems. CarMD will work on vehicles with an early OBD2 system; however, there will not be any information in the database to tell you what could be wrong.

When the Check Engine light comes on, it means that the vehicle’s on-board diagnostic computer has found a problem that may affect emissions. This problem can range in severity from a loose gas cap, which wastes fuel and causes contamination, to an engine misfire, which can cause permanent damage. In any case, you really don’t need to panic. Most of the time, this light is a vehicle’s way of saying “get me checked out soon!”

Ten percent of all vehicles on the road today are driving with the Check Engine light on. However, you shouldn’t do that for long periods of time without checking. It could be something as simple as a loose gas cap or it could be something potentially dangerous and expensive if you let it go.

The CarMD is a simple handheld device that will help you monitor the health of your vehicle and provide you with valuable information when something goes wrong. Although you will probably have to take it to a mechanic for repair, you will have a good idea of ​​what is wrong with your vehicle, what parts will be needed, and how much it will cost. This is valuable information that you should have to ensure that you are not persuaded to make repairs that are not necessary.