While buying a used vehicle you must know the transmission of the same vehicle. It is important because transmission of the vehicle also affect the price range.

Transmission in vehicle means an automobile gearbox that is used to change gear ratios as the vehicle moves. It is used in all types of cars, vans, coupes, wagons, SUV, MUV, trucks & other heavy-duty commercial and industrial vehicles and equipment.

These Transmissions are mainly divided in to 2 basic categories named as below:

• Automatic Transmission
  An automatic transmission (commonly “AT” or “Auto”) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy-duty commercial and industrial vehicles and equipment.

  Most automatic transmissions have a set selection of possible gear ranges, often with a parking pawl feature that will lock the output shaft of the transmission. Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) can change the ratios over a range rather than between set gear ratios. CVTs have been used for decades in two-wheeled scooters but have seen limited use in a few automobile models. Recently, however, CVT technology has gained greater acceptance among manufacturers and customers, especially in Nissan automobiles and gas-electric Hybrid vehicles.

  Automatic Transmission: In the name itself describes that the vehicle will manage the gearbox automatically. It lets the driver free from shifting the gears manually. Mostly the automatic transmissions have a set of selection of possible gear ranges, often with a parking pawl feature that will lock the output shaft of the transmission.
  In the details of the vehicles, Automatic Transmission will be written as below: AT, CAT, DAT, FAT

• Manual Transmission
  A manual transmission (also known as a ‘manual’ or ’stick shift’) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. It generally utilizes a driver-operated clutch operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission, and a gear-shift either operated by hand (as in a car) or by foot (as on a motorcycle). Other types of transmission in mainstream automotive use are the automatic transmission, semi-automatic transmission, and the continuously variable transmission (CVT).

  Manual Transmission: As reverse to Automatic Transmission the manual transmission manages the gearbox manually. It is a mechanical transmission, in which gears had been shifted by the driver’s hand on the gear stick or gear lever, rather than automatically.

  Manual transmissions are characterized by gear ratios that are selectable by locking selected gear pairs to the output shaft inside the transmission. Conversely, most automatic transmissions feature epicycle (planetary) gearing controlled by brake bands and/or clutch packs to select gear ratio. Automatic transmissions that allow the driver to manually select the current gear are called semi-automatic transmissions.

  In the details of the vehicles, Manual Transmission will be written as below: MT, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8

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Electric vehicles with their revolutionary technologies are made and used differently than conventional combustion-engine cars. And the many startups and companies with roots in other sectors that are entering the field come equipped with a conceptual flexibility that the conventional automakers lack.
The kinds of innovation and opportunity that electric vehicles drive into the auto sector could redraw the industry map, similar to how digital cameras re-arranged the electronics sector.

One company in Japan that could play a catalytic role in this auto sector mash up is SIM-Drive Corp., a Keio University-affiliated startup just formed on August 24 to build on the research results of Professor Hiroshi Shimizu, famous as the inventor of the Ellica car powered by in-wheel motors.

SIM-Drive has several technologies for electric vehicles, but the jewel in the crown is an in-wheel motor technology that builds a drive motor directly into each wheel of the car. Compared to other electric vehicles that are driven by a large motor fitted to the chassis.

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In general, the term ‘Hybrid Car’ means that a car is powered by two or more different types of energy.
Currently, the most common type of a hybrid vehicle is the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).

A Hybrid Electric Vehicle combines a conventional internal combustion (gasoline or diesel) engine with an electric motor, which is powered by an additional specially designed battery pack.

The common challenge the car manufacturers face is haw to improve the fuel economy and lower harmful emissions without sacrificing power and comfort. During a regular daily driving we rarely use full engine power .To make enough power available when we need to pass or merge, the car manufacturers have to pack their vehicles with bigger engines.

A bigger engine means poor fuel economy and higher emissions. A hybrid vehicle is one of the possible answers to this challenge. A Hybrid Electric Vehicle can have a smaller, more economical engine and an additional electric motor that Would only kick in when more power is needed.

In a Hybrid Electric Vehicle the gasoline (or diesel) engine can be turned off during stops to avoid unnecessary idling.

In addition, a Hybrid Electric Vehicle can regenerate and reuse some of the energy that a conventional vehicle would loose to heat during braking.

Different Hybrid Electric Vehicle manufacturers use very different design, but most of the basic features remain similar:
-During acceleration, the gasoline engine works together with an electric motor, which uses the power stored in a hybrid battery. During the deceleration or braking, the electric motor, acting as a generator, recovers the energy & recharges the hybrid battery.

During normal driving, the hybrid battery is being recharged automatically with the power generated by the gasoline engine.

During stops, the gasoline engine shuts off. When more power is needed, the gasoline engine starts almost seamlessly, with an electric motor acting as a starter. Some hybrids, such as Toyota Prius or Ford Escape hybrid could also operate in a purely electrics mode during slow steady driving. The benefits of hybrid vehicles are obvious: better fuel economy and reduced emissions.

However, it’s worth to mention, that Hybrid Electric Vehicles are more beneficial in a city than on the highway.

This is because there are more stops during city driving when the gasoline engine could be shut off, and braking is used more often, thus more energy can be regenerated.

During highway driving the gasoline engine must run almost all the time, therefore the advantage in the fuel economy is less noticeable.

Another plus is that in many cases there are some financial incentives offered by various national and local government agencies for buying a hybrid vehicle.

The disadvantages are the higher price and more complex design which makes hybrid cars more expensive to service. In addition, most of the repairs can only be done by an authorized dealer.

Currently, Toyota leads in sales of passenger hybrid vehicles with Toyota Prius being the best selling hybrid car.

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An International Driving permit (IDP) is proof that you hold a valid driver’s license in your own country. And it provides a translation into almost a dozen languages, mainly so that police and other authorities in other countries can read your license in their own language. It may not be absolutely necessary to have it, since many countries recognize each other’s licenses, but traveling with an IDP has many advantages.

The permit is intended to overcome the difficulties drivers might have while traveling in other countries that may have widely varying licensing requirements. The IDP is a special license for tourists authorized by United Nations conventions on road safety in 1923, 1923, 1943, 1949, and 1968. Nearly 180 countries are signatories. The IDP is printed in several languages.

It is valid in all the signatory countries. In addition, many other countries that did not sign the treaty recognize the permit and accept it in their territories.

An IDP is easy to obtain if you know where to obtain if you require a driving test, and is available for a small fee. It is, in fact, an official translation of your domestic driver’s for a small fee. It is, in fact, an official translation of your domestic driver’s license.

Requirements
Applicants for an IDP
must:

• be 18 or older,
• have a recognized driver’s license,
• submit to passport-type photo, and
• make their application on an official from provided by the issuing authority.

An IDP cannot be post-dated, extended, or renewed, and is valid for only one year from the date of issue. Each time a new IDP is required, the driver must repeat the entire application procedure. The IDP must be applied for in the country of origin and cannot be used there in place of a regular driver’s license. Why is the IDP so valuable Well, local traffic police may not be able to understand the language on your normal driving license while chances are they may be familiar with at least one of the languages on the IDP.

1. SSC Ultimate Aero
   257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 seconds Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness world records, The SSC Ultimate Aero takes the lead as the fastest car in the world beating Bugatti Veyron
2. Bugatti Veyron
   253 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds Aluminum, Narrow Angle W16 Engine with 1001 hp, base price is &1,700,000.
   With the highest price tag, no wonder this is rank #2.
3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo
   248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000.
4. Koenigsegg CCX
   245 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568.
   It is made in Sweden.
   It is aiming hard to be the fastest car in the world, but it has a long way to go to surpass the Bugatti and the Ultimate Aero.
5. McLaren F1
   240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $790,000.
   Check out the doors, they looks like bat wings.
6. Ferrari Enzo
   217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 seconds F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000.
   Only 399 ever produced.
   The price goes up every time someone crashes.
7. Jaguar XJ220
   217 mph, 0-60 in 3.8 seconds Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price was $650,000.
   Made in 1992, this car still got what it takes to make the list.
8. Pagani Zonda F
   215 Mph, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $667,320.
   With a V12 motor, this car can do much better.
9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
   211 mph, 0-60 in 3.3 seconds V12 Engine with 640 hp, base price is $430,000. Nice price of art, the design is very round and smooth.
10. Porsche Carrera GT
    205 mph, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds Aluminum, 68 Degree, Water Cooled V10 Engine with 612 hp, base price is $440,000.
    The most powerful and most expensive Porsche nearly made the list as #10.

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In a break with the trade policies of his predecessor, Obama recently announced that he would impose a 35 percent tariff on automobile and light-truck tires imported from China. The decision is a major victory for the United Steelworkers, the union that represents American tire workers.

The decision signals the first time that America has invoked a special safeguard provision that was part of its agreement to support China’s entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001. Under that safeguard provision, American companies or workers harmed by imports from China can ask the government for protection simply producers have suffered a “market disruption” or a “surge” in imports from China. Unlike more traditional anti-dumping cases, the government does not need to determine that a country is competing unfairly or selling its products at less than their true cost.

American imports of Chinese tires tripled between 2004 and 2008, and China’s and 2008, and china’s share of the American market grew to 16.7 percent, from 4.7 percent, according to the United States Trade Representative. Four American tire factories closed in 2006and 2007, and several more are set to close this year.

At present, America imposes a 4 percent tariff on Chinese tires. An additional tariff of 35 percent is imposed now for one year. The tariff will be reduced to 30 percent in the second year and 25 percent in the third year. The tariff is to take effect on Sept. 26.

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In its largest recall in china, Toyota is recalling 688,314 Chinese-made cars because of faulty electronic widow control systems. The faulty parts originated from one supplier, Toyota said.

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Amid declining sales of used cars in Japan, a new business using used cars has been expanding all over Japan.

Chiba based One’s New Work Co. has more than 100 franchise for renting used car business. In August, Z-Mycar Center based in Fukushima started recruiting franchisee for its used car rental franchise.

From October, Tokyo based Car Bell Co. which has 420 new car sales outlets will start the renting business.
The renting business of used cars allows a company to earn money with smaller investment.

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Russia’s largest carmaker Avtovaz recently announced layoff of the popular Lada struggles with sliding sales due to the economic slump.

102,000 people work at Avtovaz. The company also disclosed that it was expecting a loss this year of $1.2 billion. The intended job cuts represent more than one quarter of the workforce at the company. Avtovaz is 25% owned by Renault of France.

Russia had the fastest growing car market in Europe up until last year but was then plunged into crisis by the slump in domestic demand.

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Suzuki said recently that its Pakistani sibisdiary, in operation since 1982, has produced its 1 millionth automobile.

Pak Suzuki Motor Co. controls more than 50 percent of local automobile sales, making Pakistan a key market for Suzuki. Pak Suzuki Motor has also been producing motorcycles since merging with Suzuki Motorcycles Pakistan Ltd in October 2007.

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