Toyota Etios Twins All Set to Be Launched in Brazil

Toyota Motors conceived the Etios platform specifically for the emerging markets like India and other countries. Toyota launched Etios sedan and hatchback in Indian car market first and the Japanese auto maker is all set to intromit these cars in other global markets. Toyota began exporting Toyota Etios sedan and Toyota Etios Liva hatchback to the South African auto market in the beginning of this month. And now the Japanese auto major eyes to launch Etios twins to Brazilian car market. Toyota instead of exporting India made cars to Brazil is planning to manufacture Etios twins in Brazil through a separate production unit. Toyota can commence the production of these cars in Brazil from the month of June and Etios twins can go on sale from August 2012.

Toyota Etios sedan and Toyota Etios Liva hatchback will be produced and sold in Brazil. Toyota could equip an ethanol compliant petrol mill to Etios twins as this fuel is imperative for the Brazilian car market. The ethanol compliant petrol engine will be a major highlight of the Brazil bound Etios sedan and Etios Liva hatchback. Speculations are rife that the diesel powered variant might not be suitable for the Brazilian market. In India Etios twins are a part of the entry level segments because of their low price, similarly in Brazil too these cars will be a part of entry level segments. The Brazil bound Etios sedan and hatchback will also witness certain changes in the interiors and specifications too.

Toyota Motors first launched Toyota Etios sedan in the Indian car market in December 2010, the sedan received good response from the customers by roping in 12,000 bookings within few days of the launch. However, the company launched Etios sedan in petrol guise only, last year Toyota launched hatchback version of Etios, christened Toyota Etios Liva which again was launched in petrol variant only. Looking at the out stripping demand for diesel cars in India, the car maker rolled out Etios twins in diesel guise in September 2011.

The diesel powertrain powering Etios twins is the 1.4 liter D-4D diesel mill. Sales did rev up after the introduction of diesel variant of Etios sedan and Etios hatchback, but still it could not overpower its contemporaries. These are the lowest priced cars from the stable of Toyota, but despite of low price these offerings from Toyota could not impress Indian customers as much as the company had expected. The reason behind this could be the austere styling unlike which other Toyota cars in India. To pull down the cost of Etios twins Toyota has compromised on the quality of the interiors which is not expected from Toyota. Though both the cars deliver high performance and are frugal too. Also the twins offer ample space to the passengers, boot space it good too. Above all these cars come with the reliability of Toyota brand which itself is a big thing. To expand its foothold in India, Toyota is now targeting the rural markets across the country.

How to Cure a Blowing Exhaust Manifold on a 1965 Ford Mustang

As our classic cars cover a lot of miles while out on hire, it is inevitable that occasionally problems develop. They are generally fairly small ones and the key is to resolve them as soon as possible to prevent them from becoming serious problems that will either damage the car or inconvenience the customers. Last weekend our 1965 Ford Mustang GT went out for the day and came back sounding a lot noisier than normal. It is normally fairly loud having aluminum heads, stainless steel exhaust headers and a fairly noisy exhaust system, but there was definitely something wrong. I quickly traced the noise to a blow from the rear of the left hand manifold.

I popped it into the garage that we use for all our routine maintenance, to check out why this happened and he said it is a common problem with steel manifolds on aluminium heads as the bolts just work loose. If you try to do them up really tight then you run the risk of stripping the threads in the aluminium head. He tightened up the bolts which took him all of two minutes, but it was still blowing a little. He reckoned that it had burnt a hole in the exhaust gasket and hoped that the hot gases hadn't burnt the head. The gasket was duly replaced and fortunately the head was undamaged. The noise level is now back to normal but clearly there is a chance of this happening again and I don't want to take the risk of it burning the heads as this would be an expensive problem. So what to do?

A quick and easy fix occurred to me. Most trucks on UK roads now have plastic arrows fitted to their wheel nuts, pointing at each other, so that if the nuts start to unscrew then it is very obvious as the arrows have moved. OK there is no room on the manifold bolts to install an equivalent and anyway being plastic, anything similar would just melt but all I needed was something to indicate if the bolts were starting to undo. Out came a pot of bright red paint and a brush and I have painted the top flat on each bolt.

While this won't stop them undoing, a quick look at the manifolds each time I check the oil and coolant levels on the Mustang and I should be able to see if any of the bolts have moved, and tighten them up before they become loose enough to cause any damage.

Cost - zero, as I already had red paint to hand. Time to fix - about two minutes.

Four Ways That Buying A Luxury People Mover Can Up Your Social Horsepower

Society factors in the cars we drive when forming their impression of us, and a luxury people mover can move mountains. With its high performance factors, comfort details, award-winning safety features, and heart-racing aesthetic appearance, a luxury people mover can practically sell itself. Taking the time and attention to research the features and benefits that best fit your personality is sure to pay off as you step out of a vehicle that seems tailor-made just for you. You've earned your success; show it off.

Driving a luxury people mover not only makes you look good, it makes you feel good. And confidence is an essential part of giving off that successful vibe you've been striving for! Take your reputation to the next level, because people will be watching you with eyes green with envy when they watch you park the thing of beauty you call your next car.

Aesthetics In A Luxury People Mover Are More Than A Glossy Paint Job

It takes more than a shiny paint job to impress people these days. Your vehicle should be equipped with chrome accents, contours that are smooth and innovatively placed, balanced lines and design, and a strength that evokes a feeling of security. Today's vehicles also combine ergonomic comfort with visual beauty, so be sure to test out the actual function of the car's features during your test drive.

Settle Into Spa-Like Comfort With Specially Designed Interior Features

Your new luxury people mover shouldn't just look nice from the outside. When you volunteer to chauffeur your social circle during your next outing, amaze them with heated seats, softly manicured leather surfaces, individual temperature and humidity controls, voice-activated GPS, mobile, and audio controls, and a surround-sound experience. Be careful, though, because they may not want to get out of the car when you arrive at your destination!

Optimise The Performance Options For The Ride Of Their Lives

When you pull up to an event, it's likely that you'll want the quiet purr of your engine to draw some attention. At the same time, thrill passengers with smooth acceleration when you feel the need for speed. Brake smoothly with even short notice, and feel the grip of exclusive traction control take over when you didn't even realise you needed it. All of these features should be considered when shopping for a luxury people mover.

Tout The Safety Features And Awards As Reinforcement Of Your Smart Choice

Talk to your sales person about the safety options included in your vehicle. What awards has it won? How does it compare to other vehicles in its class? Steel construction, front and side airbags, traction control, park assist, and theft deterrent options are all essential to ensuring you arrive not only in style, but safely. Amenities that help you utilise your driving instincts to avoid accidents are just as important as the car's features that help minimise their impact.

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